Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 282 Vegetative State

"Wang!"

The teddy bear barked at Ringo, its short tail wagging incessantly.

Lin Ge cautiously took a step back.

Jiang Yan glanced back at the attractive woman, shook her head, and said, "I'm not a professional doctor, just a forensic pathologist. I can help answer any similar questions you may have, but for actual medical treatment, it's better to go to the hospital."

"Forensic doctor?"

Qin Suya paused for a moment, then quickly smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I was presumptuous. But forensic doctors and police officers are trustworthy. I just wanted to ask some more professional questions that you might be able to give me some advice on. I wonder if you have time?"

Jiang Yan nodded.

The two women went outside to the yard and saw that their Teddy dog ​​was still meowing at the cat. Qin Suya picked it up again. Surprisingly, after being picked up by Qin Suya, the Teddy dog ​​immediately calmed down and stopped barking.

“I have a younger sister who became a vegetable a few years ago due to an accident.”

Qin Suya's words immediately surprised Jiang Yan and Lin Ge. Even Luo Jue, who came out with two paper cups to offer water to the two women, paused and looked quite astonished.

A person in a vegetative state!
Even though Luo Jue didn't understand the specific pitiful condition of a person in a vegetative state, she knew from the literal meaning that it was a very serious illness.

"A person in a vegetative state~"

Jiang Yan hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Qin Suya and said, "This kind of illness is a matter of neurology, and I don't know much about it. But at this stage, you should have already undergone examinations and treatments at the hospital, right? Perhaps the doctors' diagnosis was unclear? Or do you have doubts about their results? My advice is to listen to the doctor. Many people like to look up treatment methods online, but that's completely meaningless. Every patient's severity and individual situation are different, so there will inevitably be differences in medication and treatment. And this kind of thing can't be answered through online consultations alone."

"I'm not that stupid, it's not like I'm consulting a doctor online."

Qin Suya didn't seem like the kind of person who blindly believed. She simply shook her head and said, "I took my sister to Haishi for treatment, but the doctors there said that the chances of her waking up were extremely slim. So I just wanted to ask if it's better to do this abroad? If I take her to a better treatment institution in the United States or Europe, would the chances of her waking up be higher? Of course, money isn't a problem; I'll try to raise the funds."

Although she was just a forensic doctor, Qin Suya's words still made Jiang Yan feel somewhat embarrassed.

It's an embarrassing reality that China's medical standards, or rather, its medical technology in certain areas, lag behind those of some highly developed countries. After all, the West is the origin of Western medicine, and its countries maintain significant external controls over many things. Moreover, China has only been developing for a few decades, and catching up will take time. Under these circumstances, it's a very real fact that China lags behind in many specialized disciplines. Jiang Yan disdained such rude sophistry, but she also didn't want to praise the West.

"How long has your sister been in this state?"

Jiang Yan coughed and asked softly, "Generally speaking, whether in China or abroad, treatment can be quite effective for a person in a vegetative state for up to six months. But if it's been longer, to be honest, the hope is very slim. From a professional doctor's perspective, if your sister's condition has lasted for a long time, my suggestion is to keep her in China for conservative treatment. Even if she goes abroad, the low probability of success is a bottomless pit that will completely bankrupt her family."

"She...it's been three years."

Qin Suya's voice lowered as she hugged the teddy dog ​​in her arms tighter. But she quickly looked up again, a smile spreading across her face, and said, "Thank you for your suggestion, but I still want to try. She's my only family, and I don't intend to give up."

The woman seemed to have made up her mind. After thanking Jiang Yan, she chatted briefly with Ai Yun, offered some encouragement to Luo Jue, and then took her leave.

Her retreating figure looked weary, suggesting that some problems weren't as easy as she made them out to be. Even Jiang Yan understood this; how much money could a woman living in Zhang City, a woman with no relatives or friends, possibly have?

"Could this be the reason she chose to turn to crime? Smuggling illegal drugs is indeed a quick way to make money, but dragging yourself into the abyss for something like this, and hurting more innocent people, isn't that a bit wrong?"

Lin Ge watched Qin Suya disappear around the corner, wondering in his heart whether Qin Suya knew about the relationship between Jiang Yan and Nie Guoqiang, and whether she knew that these people here had very deep connections with the police.

She took the initiative to ask Jiang Yan if she was truly just seeking advice, or if there was something else going on.

"It can't be that exaggerated, it's not like it's some kind of sentimental TV drama."

Shaking his head, Lin Ge kept this in mind. In any case, Qin Suya was highly suspicious; there was no doubt about that. This woman might be the key figure in the smuggling case that Shao Yongkang was so desperately pursuing; keeping a close eye on her would definitely lead to clues.

"Qin Suya does have a younger sister named Qin Siya."

As expected, the police station had Qin Suya's file. Xie Lili frowned and said, "Three years ago, on June 14th, Qin Siya, a sophomore, was sexually assaulted on her way home from school. She was severely beaten while resisting. She was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, but unfortunately, she became a vegetable. Afterwards, Qin Suya took her younger sister to several hospitals seeking treatment, but it seemed to be of no use. Tsk! Rapists deserve to die! Why are there such beasts in the world!"

Nie Guoqiang listened expressionlessly to Xie Lili's incessant low curses, then asked in a deep voice, "Has that criminal been arrested? If Qin Suya has truly fallen into depravity, she shouldn't have let go of the person who harmed Qin Siya."

"Tsk! The case happened in Haishi, the suspect's name is Li Fei, and he hasn't been caught yet!"

Xie Lili clicked her tongue in displeasure, then rolled her eyes and said, "Has he already been killed? A woman who took care of her younger sister all by herself and tried every means to wake her up, her hatred for this guy must be at its peak, right? Well done!"

Nie Guoqiang didn't say anything, but just waved for Xie Lili to get lost. He then sat down in Xie Lili's seat and personally checked the information on the intranet.

As expected, the manhunt for wanted criminal Li Fei only lasted until April of last year. After that, the entire Skynet system found no trace of this man named Li Fei, and it seemed that he might have indeed been murdered in revenge.

But it's also possible that this guy has hidden in some secluded alley or escaped abroad.

But does someone who commits rape, a crime so despicable, really have the ability to go abroad? Given Qin Suya's involvement in a criminal gang, there might actually be a chance for her revenge to succeed.

"Murder?"

Nie Guoqiang's mood worsened.

Even with sympathy for Qin Suya, there's no doubt that this woman has committed another serious crime. Trial is the right of law enforcement; personal revenge is a false premise. The dragon slayer will eventually become the dragon and pay the price.

Lin Ge squatted down beside him, unsure how to comment on the news.

Without a doubt, Qin Suya is no ordinary woman. If all the speculation is true, then this woman is truly exceptional. Her decisiveness and ruthless determination are both astonishing and awe-inspiring.

"Mimi, you shouldn't get involved in this matter."

Nie Guoqiang spoke unexpectedly, looking down at his police cat, "This case is beyond what your small frame can handle. You've already done a great job in helping to confirm Qin Suya's suspicion. Now, leave the rest to Shao Yongkang! After all, you need to know that Qin Suya is a member of a gang, and possibly an important one. She's still raising money and desperately trying to save Qin Siya. If she finds out you're investigating her, or trying to stop her, she'll definitely kill you without hesitation. A gang like that is highly likely to have weapons; killing a cat would be a piece of cake for them."

Lin Ge shuddered.

Just moments ago I was feeling sorry for Qin Suya, but now I suddenly realize what's going on.

No matter how pitiful Qin Siya may be, the team behind her is not to be underestimated. Her misfortune cannot overshadow the fact that the case is extremely serious. Anyone involved in drugs is rarely innocent. This is no longer a small case that can be solved by a single police officer or one or two officers.

“Yes, Mimi, you just stay at the police station and help with some small cases. The fraud case that Zhao Zhigang is handling is pretty good, why don’t you go and help him and Zhang Ke?”

Xie Lili quickly reassured Lin Ge, "These past few days, Zhang Ke has been so busy he hasn't even had time to go on a date with Sun Chang. It's rare for a couple to get married in our police station, so we can't let these messy things ruin it."

Lin Ge glanced at Xie Lili in surprise.

After this woman reformed, she looked completely different from before. "Our police station"—what a nice way to put it! Who would have thought she was the same person who had been slacking off at the city bureau and Baimiao?
However, Lingo was still unwilling to back down.

Who would abandon something halfway through?

Even if Qin Suya isn't as innocent and pitiful as she appears, if this case isn't resolved soon, the harm caused by the "smart drug" will only become more and more serious as it continues to spread on the market.

However, neither Shao Yongkang nor Nie Guoqiang made a sound in excluding Lin Ge from the investigation team. Shao Yongkang stopped coming to Zhanghe Police Station to ask Lin Ge to do any work, and Nie Guoqiang didn't assign him any tasks. After spending two boring days at the police station, Lin Ge decided to go to Luo Jue's house again in frustration.

"Aunt Suya has gone out."

Seeing Lin Ge squatting in the yard staring at the balcony, Luo Jue leaned over and whispered, "An ambulance just came and took Aunt Suya and her sister away. They're supposedly going to a specialized hospital in Beijing. Hopefully, it will be good news."

Luo Jue was praying for Qin Suya from the bottom of his heart. This child had a weak sense of right and wrong and didn't care what evil Qin Suya had done. He only regarded Qin Suya, who had been quite close to him these days, as a good person.

"Qin Suya is gone and won't be back anytime soon. Did she take her dog with her? In other words, her house should be empty right now?"

Lin Ge muttered to himself.

The more Nie Guoqiang tried to stop him from getting involved, the more annoyed he became. Looking around and finding no one nearby, Lin Ge ignored Luo Jue and jumped onto the courtyard wall, then carefully climbed up the window sill to the second floor.

"Mimi!"

Luo Jue was startled; who would climb over walls and scale rooftops to sneak into someone else's house in broad daylight?

"Shut up!"

Lin Ge didn't want to be discovered, so he turned and glared at Luo Jue.

Under Luo Jue's tense and worried gaze, Lin Ge easily climbed to the outside of the second-floor window. Looking inside and hearing no movement, he climbed the safety netting and slowly moved upwards. Reaching the very top of the window, he flipped over and jumped onto the eaves.

The narrow space and short walkways posed no obstacle to a cat. Even thieves could climb these small steps to reach high-rise buildings, so Lin Ge was no problem either. Especially now that every household has air conditioner outdoor units installed, they were the easiest footholds for a cat. He simply followed a zigzag route from the window to the air conditioner and from the air conditioner to the window on the next floor, easily climbing higher and higher, quickly approaching his target.

Below, Luo Jue looked up higher and higher, astonished to see Lin Ge successfully reach the bottom of Qin Suya's balcony. Lin Ge then climbed up a couple more sections along the air conditioner drainpipe, reaching the ledge next to the balcony, and easily climbed onto Qin Suya's balcony.

Shaking off the dust and dirt from his clothes, Lin Ge waved to Luo Jue below, signaling him to stop looking, and then turned to examine Qin Suya's house.

As expected, the glass door to the balcony was closed.

I tried a little harder, but it wouldn't open.

"Wang!"

A dog suddenly barked from inside, startling Lin Ge.

Upon closer inspection, a brown dog's head peeked out from under the curtain, its round little eyes staring at Lin Ge and barking. Discovering a cat on the balcony, the dog became extremely excited, even standing up against the glass.

"Damn it, what bad luck!"

Lin Ge sighed regretfully.

The Teddy dog, which was thought to have been taken away, was actually left in the house. Wasn't Qin Suya afraid that the dog would starve to death in the house while she was away for so many days?

With dogs guarding the area, Lin Ge was unable to continue exploring and had no choice but to return.

"Wang!"

The Teddy dog ​​suddenly barked again and banged on the glass door to attract Ringo's attention. Then, to Ringo's disbelief, it suddenly jumped up and slammed on the lock, opening the door with a 'click'.

"Fuck!"

Lin Ge was dumbfounded.

"Wang!"

The cute little teddy bear wagged its tail even faster as it pried open the glass door, seemingly welcoming its friend in.

"Very skilled, but with limited intelligence. Hmm, a good buddy."

Lingo gave his assessment of the teddy bear, then unceremoniously pushed against the door frame from the outside, and the door that the little dog had struggled to open for a long time was easily pushed open a crack by Lingo.

"Wang!"

The Teddy dog ​​excitedly tried to squeeze out, but Lin Ge pressed its head down and pushed it back in. Then he followed it in, closed the glass door, and drew the curtains.

Perfect infiltration!

Ignoring his two canine companions darting around him, Lin Ge stood in the living room, looking around. He found the house quite simply furnished; both the decor and interior design were the most basic and unremarkable kind. White walls, square shapes, and besides a sofa and coffee table, there wasn't even a television in the living room. On the dining table were some unwashed dishes, half-eaten vegetables, and half a bowl of rice. Hmm, by the time Qin Suya came back, the food would probably be spoiled. This woman looks quite clean and stylish on the outside, so why is her house so messy? There was even dog hair everywhere on the floor; teddy dogs shed too, huh?

Lin Ge wandered around Qin Suya's house as if he had discovered a new continent. Except for the second bedroom, the doors to the other rooms were all open, as if welcoming him to visit.

In the master bedroom, Lin Ge smelled another woman's scent. There were also surveillance devices he couldn't understand on the bedside table, and a strange medicinal smell permeated the room. This room should belong to Qin Siya; there were many books on the table, as well as a photo of the Qin sisters, Qin Suya and Qin Siya. In the photo, Qin Suya had a serene smile, and next to her was a chubby, but very cute, short-haired girl with a round face. She was holding her sister's arm and laughing happily, but fate had other plans.

On the other bedside table, Lin Ge saw several medicine boxes, all with chemical names he couldn't understand. A collection of Tagore's poems lay on the chair, though it showed few signs of being read, and beneath it was a young woman's novel.

Then, on the bay window of the room, dozens of plush toys of different sizes were piled up densely. Some were old, and some were new, suggesting that Qin Suya would still bring them back to Qin Siya frequently during her illness.

"Tsk tsk!"

Lin Ge wasn't sure what she was thinking at the moment; it just felt strange, quite different from the kind of patient room she had imagined. These two sisters, who depended on each other for survival, seemed to still be able to laugh and play with their older sister every day.

It's hard to know how much effort Qin Suya put into maintaining this scene.

With a sigh, Lin Ge wandered around a few rooms next door, ignoring the somewhat bewildered look of Teddy, who was tilting his head.

The silly Teddy's bed was placed near the bathroom door, while its food and water were in the kitchen. Seeing Lin Ge's food, the Teddy excitedly barked and ran over to take a bite, then excitedly invited Lin Ge to share.

Lin Ge declined, and just squatted in the living room, frowning and deep in thought.

The entire house contained almost nothing related to a criminal gang; it seemed to be just an ordinary home where two sisters depended on each other for survival. Or perhaps Qin Suya didn't want her sister to know about her misdeeds and therefore never did such things at home?
Lin Ge looked up at the only closed room door.

The doorknob was ball-shaped, and Ringo couldn't open it. Even when he got close, Teddy would try to stop him. It seemed all the secrets were in this room, but figuring out how to get in was a major problem.

'Boom boom! '

The sudden knocking on the door made Lin Ge instantly bristle.

Before Lin Ge could react, Luo Jue's voice rang out from outside: "Mimi? Boss?"

(End of this chapter)