Ling Xunyi slowly opened up her eyes, and she looked around to see where she was. Her facial expressions were full of fear and confusion. She tightly gripped the blanket as if protecting herself from outsiders. Her delicate body was still trembling from fear. Then, she heard a knock and a voice before the door was opened. Xunyi quickly grabbed a ballpoint pen and tightly gripped it while hiding it underneath the blanket.
"Who are you?" Xunyi asked while shifting her body against the bedpost. The man who entered was very handsome, tall, and physically fit. He placed her breakfast on the desk first before answering her question.
"My name is Jiang Deming. I'm a lawyer. You are at my parent's house now. The police are still doing an investigation inside your house. The people who wanted to harm you were arrested by the police." Deming's reply was honest and clear. Xunyi's frightened eyes began to soften up, but she was still sitting up with both of her knees against her chest while covered up by the blanket.
"Did you call the police? How did you know I was at home?" Xunyi asked again.
"I called the police since I heard someone yelling and crying at one of the houses. I was working nearby when that happened. I didn't go in because that might not be the smartest way of dealing with four to five guys against one." He replied with confidence, but Xunyi was still on the defensive.
Several minutes passed, and there was another knock on the door. Deming's parents entered and introduced themselves. They looked at Xunyi, who was clearly still frightened, with kindness. Deming's mom was a middle-aged lady with a great figure. She could totally pass off as a model. She looked at Deming, then shook her head.
"My son, didn't I tell you how to comfort a frightened young lady? I teach you one thing and you forget the other. Anyways, you must be Xunyi. Right?" Deming's mother had a kind and loving aura which was totally the opposite of her son. Xunyi nodded slowly while still tightly gripping the pen.
Deming's mother smiled and replied, "I heard from my son that something horrible happened to you. If you need anyone to talk to, I'm all ears." She nudged her husband with her right elbow, Deming's father was just as handsome as he is.
"I'm sorry, Miss. If we frightened you, I'll apologize on behalf of them." Deming's father bowed respectfully. Deming's mother facepalmed, "I told you to say something comforting yet instead you apologized. Do we look that scary?"
Deming's father nodded, "She looks frightened."
Deming's mother's name was Yu Yue. She used to be a pianist but eventually had to give up her dream after she became pregnant with Deming. Deming's father's name is Jiang Yuhan. He's the president and director of J&J Law Groups ( the main branch is in Shanghai). He is still currently working as a defense lawyer, but one day, he would like his son to take over. Yuhan and Yuyue were called "The campus couple." Since Yuyue was studying music, Yuhan often visited her since he studied law at the same university as she was in.
Yuhan looked at Xunyi and said, "Don't be scared. We may look scary, but we don't bite. If you need anything, let me, my wife, or my son know. Okay?"
Xunyi nodded slowly without saying anything. Yuyue and Yuhan left the room without putting any pressure on the poor girl. Deming stayed behind and made sure she finished her breakfast. Xunyi ate the toast with scrambled eggs, avocado on the side, and milk. After she was finished, Xunyi lay down on the bed and turned over. She didn't want to talk or move.
She thought about her past with Bolin. He was so sweet to her from the beginning. They did everything together, from skipping classes to the movie theatre. They went out together and also had wonderful dates that she could even remember where they went to eat. Well... the dates mainly consisted of food because they all loved to eat.
Xunyi quietly sobbed on the bed while Deming looked at her with concern. He didn't want to think too much, but her sobbing also affected him. He shook his head and quietly went out to get the dishes washed. Just as he was about to wash, the police called him.
"This is Officer Cheng, the suspect who attempted to hurt the victim and was in a relationship with the victim. Four other guys were paid by the suspect. We have contacted our main suspect's parents, and they will come in soon. Do you wish to see them with Miss Ling?"
Deming thought about it and then replied, "I'll go by myself. She's not well. I'll talk to you soon." He hung up and then asked his mom to wash the dishes. He went up to tell Xunyi about the phone call, and just as he expected, he got ignored. He carefully closed the door behind him before he left.
On his way to the police station, he stopped at a drug mart to buy some topical cream for bruises and also bandages. After he got to the station, he was greeted by Officer Cheng, and he led Deming to a separate room where Bolin's parents were. When Deming entered the room, even Bolin's parents had chills. But Bolin's mother looked at Deming with sparkles in her eyes. She nervously smiled and then said, "I heard you are a lawyer. Can you be my son's lawyer? I promise that my son isn't that kind of a person. We are willing to pay you double as long as you can shorten my son's sentence."
Deming had an aloof expression and then replied, "I don't need your dirty money. If you want to fool around, don't do it in front of me." Bolin's father remained speechless, but his wife kept on talking.
"Lawyer Jiang, I know you are a good young man. But my son is really an angel! He was wrongly accused!"
Deming ignored her, then replied, "The reason I'm here is because my client is in great distress. Stop denying yourself and look at your son. If your son was an angel, he wouldn't get locked up. And, I'm sorry I can't be your son's lawyer, but I can recommend one if you guys need them." Both of them were speechless and quiet. Then, Deming stood up and then walked away.