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"Where am I?" Li Shishi seemed to have just woken up, her stunning beauty appearing exceptionally pale, and her red lips were somewhat chapped. The work uniform she had been wearing was now a patient's gown.
She coughed twice, beads of sweat hanging on her forehead. These were not the result of a hot climate but rather a cold sweat from within.
Li Shishi had a bit of a headache, with memories flashing in her mind like a projector on a loop. She remembered she was supposed to return to the Li Family Mansion after work today, but then someone with ill intentions forced her car into another road. Right after that, she heard a gunshot and passed out...
And then? Oh, right, when she woke up again, she found herself in a cave. After leaving the cave...
"Ah~"
Li Shishi finally remembered the last scene she had witnessed before fainting—it was full of blood and dismembered corpses. In the middle of the bodies stood a man, who even turned back and smiled at her.
The memory made her head hurt even more.
"Shishi, Shishi, how do you feel?" An elderly man with white hair burst into the hospital room. When he saw that Li Shishi was only slightly weak, he let out a long sigh of relief.
"Grandfather, I'm fine, just a bit of a headache," said Li Shishi, forcing a slight smile.
"Hmph, the efficiency of the Sunan City Police Department is deteriorating. Luckily, you're safe. If anything had happened to you, they wouldn't get off easily," the old man grumbled angrily as he sat by the bed.
"Grandfather, this isn't the police's fault; it was an unexpected incident, but... how was I rescued?" Li Shishi asked with curiosity. Whoever had saved her from this ordeal must be a true hero, definitely a handsome man. If only she could see him again, she thought, her cheeks flushing red as she scolded herself inwardly for being shameless.
"The case is rather mysterious. The attackers have been confirmed to be foreign mercenaries, and these incredibly formidable individuals all ended up dead. How strange! The person who rescued you must be an expert. And according to the police, they found you in the arms of a man they've taken in for a strict interrogation," Mr. Li mused. "Shishi, do you know who saved you?"
"Grandfather, don't let the police interrogate that man just yet, maybe... that man is the one who saved me." Li Shishi's mind flashed again to the man standing among the bodies and she quickly called out.
"Where is this?" Song Yun also harbored this doubt. After being led to the interrogation room by the police, he glanced around the dim surroundings and a bad feeling flickered through his mind.
As expected, one of the officers aimed a lamp at Song Yun's face, causing him to flinch from the harsh glare.
"Confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll face the consequences. Speak, what is your relationship with those thugs?"
"What relationship? Haven't I made myself clear? I'm just a local resident who was curious about the gunshots and went to take a look. As soon as I arrived, I saw a woman lying there unconscious, and then you all came."
"Bullshit!" The officer cursed and admonished Song Yun, "I now seriously suspect you have deep ties with those thugs. If you keep this up, don't blame us for getting tough."
The higher-ups were placing great importance on this matter, urging the police station to rapidly close the case and identify the suspects. But to be honest, the true suspects had vanished without a trace. Besides the corpses at the scene, there was only this young man found holding the young lady of the Li Family. Even if he were an innocent man, to appease the Li Family's anger, they would need to dig up something on him—forcing a confession might even be acceptable.
"Exercise some vigilante justice, the higher-ups are pushing us," another officer said as he pushed open the door with a frown. "Kid, you can only blame your own curiosity, and it's about to cost you your life."
"Are you sure you want to lay a hand on me? If you understand what I'm saying, this won't be so simple," Song Yun said coldly, his eyes hardening.
The officer poised to strike hesitated, wondering if this young man had powerful connections. Would he face retaliation for attacking him?
The officer who had entered saw his subordinate falter and felt a surge of anger. He pulled out a baton from the cabinet, placed something underneath Song Yun and began to beat him mercilessly.
As he continued, a trickle of blood ran down the corner of Song Yun's mouth. When he saw that Song Yun was still clenching his teeth without saying a word, he grabbed his chin and roared, "Tell me everything you know, or you'll never see the outside of a prison again."
"Heh, it's usually the dogs that bark the loudest. Even if you try to frame me, you should at least check the background of the person you plan to frame," Song Yun scorned, spitting the blood in his mouth onto the officer's face.
"Damn it, you refuse the toast only to drink the punishment!" The officer's face twisted into a snarl as he grabbed Song Yun's hair and slammed his head against the table.
"Are you going to talk or not, talk or not?"
The two other officers on the side were so stunned they froze in place; though they often did such bullying themselves, it was always done behind the scenes, never so openly.
"Brother Wang, even if we're under pressure from above, surely we can't be so blatant about it," one officer approached, trying to console.
"Damn it, only if this kid admits to it can we spend a couple of peaceful days," Brother Wang swore. "You seem tough, huh? Well, I just love breaking tough guys. I don't believe you won't talk after two days and nights."
"I demand to see my lawyer. Until my lawyer arrives, I won't say a word," Song Yun stated, then took a deep breath to calm his raging emotions.
"Lawyer? To hell with your lawyer, you won't meet anyone here!" Brother Wang shouted furiously. "Keep beating him until this kid gives in."
Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open again, and in strode a middle-aged man with an air of authority. When Brother Wang and the other young officers saw this man, they tried to approach him with obsequious smiles. However, upon seeing Song Yun's battered state, the newcomer gave Brother Wang a forceful slap across the face.
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