"It sounds like someone's fighting inside."
"Let's go take a look. We don't want anyone to get killed."
"Sure, we have plenty of people. We'll call the police immediately if anything seems wrong."
Over a dozen students walked in together. Seeing several burly men beating someone, they called the police without a second thought.
With so many students present, the thugs didn't dare to fight. Seeing that they had called the police, they immediately stopped beating Gao Jian and fled.
"Did you go to the hospital?" Shen Qingqing asked.
Gao Jian smiled, "Why would I go to the hospital? Didn't you forget? I'm a doctor myself. I've examined my injuries, they're all superficial, not affecting vital organs, and not serious."
However, these superficial wounds were enough to cause him pain for a while.
Shen Qingqing frowned slightly, "Have you offended anyone recently?"
Gao Jian gave a wry smile, "I've been in the police station all this time. Now that I'm finally out, how could I have offended anyone?"
He hadn't even had the chance to offend anyone yet.
However, if there was someone who truly hated him to the bone, there really was one.
At the same time, Shen Qingqing also thought of it, "It's very likely your stepmother."
From a lady of a prominent family to a wanted criminal, the gap in her life was indescribable. The person she hated the most should be Gao Jian.
And then there was Shen Qingqing.
Fu Jingshu's hand, which was around her shoulder, tightened.
Shen Qingqing patted his other hand, "Don't worry, she wouldn't dare to make a move against me."
Jing Feng found people through normal channels. But if she were to relentlessly pursue her now, angering Fu Jingshu, she would have nowhere to escape under his and the police's combined efforts.
"I'll send someone to investigate." Even so, Fu Jingshu didn't want to keep such a significant threat near his wife.
Shen Qingqing shook her head, "You shouldn't get involved in this. The company hasn't been peaceful lately, and those shareholders are definitely waiting to catch you making a mistake. I'll handle this with Officer Wang."
Fu Jingshu suddenly felt a wave of annoyance.
Those old cronies in the company were fair-weather friends, like grass on the wall, never firm in their allegiances. The moment you showed the slightest sign of weakness, they would turn their backs on you.
"I will handle them all." His calm tone concealed a hint of ferocity.
"Be patient, take it slow."
Shen Qingqing quickly soothed her husband, not wanting him to do anything rash because of her. They were close to Officer Wang now, and any illegal act would be immediately detected by him.
"Rest assured."
Fu Jingshu rubbed the back of her head, "I won't do anything illegal."
"You two have such a good relationship," Gao Jian said, looking at their affectionate interaction, unable to hide his envy.
Shen Qingqing smiled slightly, "If you feel envious, you can find a girlfriend too. You're not unattractive, you come from a good family, and you're a doctor. If all else fails, shall I introduce you to someone?"
As a matter of fact, she did have someone in mind.
Gao Jian asked curiously, "Who?"
"My best friend." Shen Qingqing thought of her best friend, who was still being harassed by a scumbag, and wanted to help her escape the sea of suffering. "I'll arrange a dinner party to introduce you two. I just came to see you today, and now that I see you're alright, I'm relieved. That woman is hiding outside, her mind must be twisted. You need to be careful."
Gao Jian nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, from today onwards, I will be more careful and won't go near any secluded places."
As long as he was in a crowd, she wouldn't be able to make a move.
"That's good. I still need to go see Officer Wang, so I'll be leaving now."
"Stay for lunch!"
"No, I need to discuss with Officer Wang how we can catch this culprit who is on the run as soon as possible."
"I'll go with you."
Gao Jian stood up.
Shen Qingqing walked to the door and turned to look at him, "It's best if you don't get involved in this. If you want to help, you just need to cooperate."
Gao Jian looked puzzled.
Shen Qingqing paused, then asked, "Gao Jian, if I were to use the strategy of luring the enemy into a trap, would you be willing to be the bait and cooperate with me?"
"Of course!" Gao Jian said without hesitation. "It's not just about helping the police catch her quickly, I don't want my younger brother to be wandering outside either."
His younger brother, who had been pampered since childhood, had never experienced hardship. Now that Mrs. Gao's credit cards and bank cards were frozen, she had no money to provide a good life for her son.
Her son shouldn't have to live a life of hiding and running with her.
Shen Qingqing nodded, "That's good. I was just worried you might go soft-hearted. You can wait for my news at home from now on."
"Miss Shen!"
Shen Qingqing stopped and turned to look at Gao Jian.
Gao Jian said softly, "Thank you."
Shen Qingqing smiled, turned, and left, only raising her hand in a wave.
...
Shen Qingqing went to see Mr. Gao.
The two talked in the study for half an hour. When they came out, Mr. Gao looked exhausted, but he said to Shen Qingqing, "I've troubled you."
Shen Qingqing shook her head, looking at Mr. Gao's dejected expression, "Mr. Gao, I hope that after we catch her, you won't go soft-hearted. That woman almost harmed your child."
Mr. Gao smiled bitterly, "I understand. Moreover, even if I go soft-hearted, it's useless. She has broken the law, and the judge won't let her go."
"That's good. If you go soft-hearted now, it would be too unfair to your eldest son." Shen Qingqing, thinking of all the grievances Gao Jian had suffered over the years because of that woman, looked down on the Mr. Gao in front of her.
As a man, to be unable to protect his child was indeed quite pathetic.
"I hope you don't disappoint me."
Shen Qingqing turned and left after speaking.
Mr. Gao stood in place, his expression changing several times. Finally, all his hesitation, anxiety, and pain turned into determination.
It was time for all of this to come to an end.
That afternoon, Mr. Gao held a press conference. There were many reporters present. Under everyone's gaze, Mr. Gao announced one thing.
"My eldest son is back."
The reporters below erupted in a commotion.
They only knew that Mr. Gao had a wife and an eight-year-old son, but they never knew he had an eldest son.
Seeing the reporters' surprise, Mr. Gao felt even more aware of his dereliction of duty as a father. A hint of guilt appeared on his face. "My eldest son is a great doctor. He has been away for many years, and I respected his choice. It wasn't until recently, when my son had an accident, that I finally realized I couldn't let this child continue to be out there on his own."
On one hand, it was his longing for his child, and on the other, it was his worry and guilt for his child.
"Although my son is a doctor, he was also exposed to finance and management in college. Therefore, I have decided to bring my son back to the company to help me."
This statement caused a stir.
The reporters looked at each other and whispered amongst themselves, but the entire press conference remained remarkably quiet.
Mr. Gao took a deep breath.
He knew this was the calm before the storm.