Just as Lin Bai finally gained the support of his parents, Zhao Yiming finally woke up in the hospital.
The first thing he saw, other than the doctor in the white coat, was a policeman in plain-clothes with a serious expression.
The medical staff gave him a simple check-up. After making sure that he was alright, the policemen began to take his statement.
Zhao Yiming was like a puppet, half-sitting on the hospital bed, answering questions one after another mechanically.
He did not have any emotions.
He did not lie at all.
When he was asked why he wanted to rob the Toyota, Zhao Yiming suddenly laughed nervously.
âBecause I wanted to kill them.â
He said this very softly, without much emotion, as if he was just stating a plain sentence.
However, it made the police officer who took the statement shudder.
âThem? Who are you referring to?â
The police officer who was in charge of taking the statement tried his best to control his emotions and continued to ask questions.
Zhao Yiming still had a nervous smile on his face as he answered word by word:
âEveryone.â
ââ¦â
The police officer who took the statement was still young after all. He endured but in the end, he could not control himself and threw the notebook heavily onto the hospital bed.
âDo you still have any humanity?!â
âYou want to hit someone with a car just for a small matter?!â
âHave you ever thought about their parents!? Their wives and children! Their brothers and sisters!!â
âYou are a devil!â
Zhao Yiming slowly practiced his smile and asked, enunciating each word, âThen who cares about me? When I was cornered and had no way to seek help, who cared about me?â
The police officer who made the statement was at a loss for words.
Regarding Zhao Yiming, during the time he was unconscious, the police had already investigated him thoroughly.
His experiences were indeed regrettable.
âNo matter what youâve experienced, itâs not a reason to hurt others.â
After a long while, the police officer who made the statement said stiffly.
Zhao Yiming chuckled mockingly and said to himself, âYou should already know about it, right? The things about me and my illness. I originally wanted to drag a few people down with me before I died.â
âThe carjacking was a spur-of-the-moment idea, but even without that car, I still carried a knife and could still kill people. I deliberately wanted to hurt the innocent, to take revenge on society. So what?â
âThis society is so bad. Good people donât get their revenge, but bad people can live happily. Why canât I take revenge? Why? Do I have to admit that Iâm unlucky?â
The policeman who was in charge of taking notes noted down his words with a dark face. Because he used too much force, the tip of the pen almost tore the paper.
âIf you feel that society is unfair, you can use legitimate means to protect your rights and interests, not this way!â
Zhao Yiming tilted his head to the other side and looked at the pale wall beside the bed. His tone was light and airy.
âDonât tell me this. Iâve already told you everything I need to tell you. Give me a sentence.â
âYou think that I should be able to be sentenced to death, right?â
âPretty good. I heard that itâs all injections now. I donât have to get shot anymore, and I donât feel any pain. Itâs much better than being killed by cancer cells bit by bit.â
After pausing for a moment, he confirmed with the police officer who took the statement in a light and expectant tone, âItâs definitely a death sentence, right?â
The police officer who took the statement did not answer him. He just wrote down every word he said with a sullen face, slammed the door, and went out to report to his superior.
Zhao Yimingâs case was personally investigated by the leader of the Provincial Public Security Department, so the information was reported layer by layer. In the end, the report was sent directly to the office desk of the chief of the Provincial Public Security Department.
After the chief read the document, he personally called Old Master Ye and explained the whole story in detail.
He also carefully asked for Old Master Yeâs opinion.
On the phone, Ye Weijun was silent for a moment and said, âLetâs follow the normal procedure. You may deal with Zhao Yiming as we should. I wonât interfere. Itâs just that Lin Bai canât be wronged for nothing.â
âIf Lin Bai hadnât restrained him and really let him steal the car, you should know what would have happened in the downtown area and during the evening rush hour.â
âLin Baiâs actions were not as simple as being a hero. He saved countless lives and countless families! He also saved the reputation of the entire public security system in s province!â
âHe even saved Director Chen! But what did he get? He was charged for affray. He was detained for an entire night and all he got was a few words of apology.â
At this point, Ye Weijun stopped talking because he had already understood what he wanted to say. The rest was up to Director Chen to decide.
Director Chen also knew that Old Master Ye was right.
If Zhao Yiming was really allowed to drive a car in the downtown area and cause a serious incident, he would have no hope of promotion from then on even if he was lucky enough not to lose his title.
Therefore, Lin Baiâs courageous act not only saved the lives of the passersby but also indirectly saved his official career.
âDonât worry, Old Master Ye. I will handle this matter properly. I must not let the good people be disappointed.â
Director Chen promised solemnly.
Ye Weijun nodded. After hanging up the phone, he muttered to himself,
âThat girl Jinmo really has good taste. Not only did she pick a boyfriend with a good investment brain, he is also brave and kind. He is indeed a rare good child.â
âMoreover, he is willing to risk his life for a stranger that he doesnât know. He will definitely treat his family and lover well. Jinmo will be happy dating him.â
Ye Weijun mumbled to himself, his smile filled with relief.
Although he hadnât known Yu Jinmo for long, he truly treated Yu Jinmo as his granddaughter.
He even unconsciously made up for the debt he owed his biological granddaughter, to Yu Jinmo.
Otherwise, he wouldnât have used his connections to help find Yu Jinmo overnight just for a phone call.
âWhen I have the chance in the future, I must meet that kid, Lin Bai personally.â
Ye Weijun said that he would wait for the future, but in his heart, he couldnât wait.
If it werenât for the fact that his body didnât allow it, he really wanted to fly to S City right now and have a good chat with Lin Bai in person.
Unfortunately, his body was deteriorating year by year. The doctor had long banned him from going out of town.
Ye Weijun sighed regretfully.
âNext time Jinmo comes over, I must make sure she brings Lin Bai with her.â
S City Public Security Bureau.
Director Feng raised the phone and nodded repeatedly, his attitude extremely humble.
âYes, yes, yes, good, good, good⦠Chief Chen, donât worry, I will definitely handle this matter properly!â
âYou are right, you must not let good people be disappointed! I will do it right now!â
After hanging up the phone, Chief Feng wiped the non-existent cold sweat from his forehead. He only felt a lingering fear in his heart.
âWho is that Lin Bai?!â