Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 632 Evil Deserves Retribution

Yang Xiaotong spoke each word clearly, but the connection between them left Lin Ge somewhat puzzled.

Why did Ai Yun go to the police station?
Luo Jue should be in class at this time, which means she was just recklessly taking that little teddy bear out by herself?

Then I ran into that old woman at the police station?
Then... perhaps some conflict occurred, in any case Ai Yun fell ill, and the old woman was bitten by that little teddy bear? Bitten to the point that an ambulance had to be called, that must have been quite a serious injury, right?
What a joke!
Lin Ge was completely bewildered and couldn't possibly imagine what the scene must have looked like.

Overall, Lin Ge felt a sense of schadenfreude and satisfaction when the old woman was bitten by the dog. However, Ai Yun's recurrence of her illness worried Lin Ge, even though she hadn't had any symptoms for almost half a year!

Did that damned old woman say something she shouldn't have said, or do something she shouldn't have?

Lin Ge's mood soured, and he quickly followed Yang Xiaotong from the other side of the underground parking garage toward the hospital entrance. The underground parking garage was winding and confusing, but Yang Xiaotong navigated it with ease, taking an elevator after a few laps and arriving at the hospital's outpatient lobby.

Upon arriving outside the emergency room, we found that the ambulance had not yet arrived, but a group of medical staff were already standing there waiting with a transfer bed.

Yang Xiaotong greeted the group and then continued to message Zhang Yong to inquire about the situation. Lin Ge patiently squatted to the side, secretly sharpening his claws on the cement on the ground.

About five minutes later, the sirens of the ambulances, which had been speeding along, grew louder as they approached. Soon, the first ambulance quickly stopped at the designated location, opened its rear door, and a special multi-functional ambulance transfer stretcher was hurriedly pushed out.

Lying on the stretcher was an old woman whose face was covered in blood; she was still screaming and wailing when she was taken down, and she kept cursing.

Lin Ge didn't know exactly where the little teddy bear had bitten her, but judging from her current miserable state, it was clear she'd been badly bitten. Of course, Lin Ge had absolutely no sympathy for her; whatever had happened to the old woman, she deserved it.

"What's the specific situation?"

Yang Xiaotong, upholding the responsibility of a doctor, did not ignore the old lady just because she was disliked.

"She was bitten on the face by a dog. The dog's lower canine teeth hooked onto her nostrils, and with the force of the bite, it pulled her nose up and down at the same time... tearing her nostrils all the way to the top of her nose. In addition, there were some injuries to her eyes and face. In short, the situation was very serious and she needed immediate wound cleaning and hemostasis."

The male doctor accompanying the patient was covered in sweat, and his body was covered in bloodstains and bloody handprints. It was clear that the old lady was responsible, as two buttons on his white coat had been torn off.

"How did a teddy bear manage to bite her face? How could such a small dog jump that high?"

Yang Xiaotong was stunned for a moment.

"Only the police officers at the scene know about this."

The male doctor was probably a resident physician, whose status was lower than Yang Xiaotong's. He couldn't ignore Yang Xiaotong's question, so he could only shake his head with a wry smile.

"Even though Ai Yun was having an attack, she still wouldn't let go of the old woman's trouser leg. And this old woman, who had caused Ai Yun's attack, wasn't satisfied. Seeing Ai Yun fall to the ground, she not only didn't help, but also tried to pull Ai Yun's fingers. Unexpectedly, the dog Ai Yun was with was vicious and pounced on her, biting her! It was very clear in the video surveillance that in just a moment, two big gashes appeared in her nostrils!"

Zhang Yong followed Yang Xiaotong out of the ambulance and shook his head to explain after hearing her words.

As he spoke, he gestured on his nose, from his nostrils to almost the center of his forehead, which, to be honest, looked quite exaggerated.

But based on what the old man had done to Ai Yun, neither Lin Ge nor Yang Xiaotong felt any sympathy whatsoever. They let the stretcher rush the old woman into the emergency room while they waited for the second ambulance to arrive.

Soon, Ai Yun, who was lying on the transport vehicle trembling like a leaf, was pushed out of the ambulance by a nurse. This time, Yang Xiaotong did not stand idly by, but quickly stepped forward to support the transport vehicle and help it land more steadily on the ground.

In his haste, Lin Ge disregarded whether his actions were right or wrong and jumped onto the transport vehicle to check on Ai Yun's condition.

Her eyes were tightly shut as if she were straining, a soft cloth soaked with saliva was stuffed in her mouth, and her whole body was trembling. Her hands and feet were restrained and locked to the transport vehicle, so much so that the vehicle rattled slightly with her body's trembling.

Seeing her discomfort, Lin Ge immediately became anxious and looked up, asking with his eyes why she wasn't given a sedative.

“Sedatives can cause some damage to the brain and mind. Ai Yun’s original mental problems haven’t healed yet, and any sudden stimulation will only make her condition worse. Although she doesn’t look well now, she’s actually doing alright. If we give her a quiet environment and use physical therapy to control her condition, she should be able to recover. Of course… we still need to find out the source of her illness as soon as possible and see what exactly is stimulating her.”

Although Yang Xiaotong is not a professional psychiatrist, she still has basic judgment. She made a diagnosis while observing Ai Yun, and the psychiatrist who was called over could only nod.

Zhang Yong and Lin Ge naturally trusted Yang Xiaotong, and they both breathed a sigh of relief when they heard her say that.

Ai Yun was then taken directly to the psychiatric treatment room. Sun Chang, who had come with her, was assigned to keep an eye on the old woman's condition, while Zhang Yong and Lin Ge went to Yang Xiaotong's office.

"what's going on?"

Yang Xiaotong sat down in the chair, crossed her legs, and looked at her husband with a serious expression.

"The surveillance video isn't very clear, but the two just happened to bump into each other at the entrance of the police station; there was no actual physical contact. However, Ai Yun seemed to recognize Huang Guimei. From the video, you can see she was completely stunned upon seeing her. Then Huang Guimei also seemed to recognize Ai Yun, and her expression changed. Her initial reaction was to quickly lower her head and leave, but unexpectedly, Ai Yun suddenly rushed over and grabbed her clothes. After a brief physical confrontation, Huang Guimei said something to Ai Yun, causing Ai Yun to have a seizure. You know what happened next: Huang Guimei tried to escape by breaking free from Ai Yun's grasp, but the dog pounced on her face..."

Zhang Yong found a stool and sat down, then recounted the events that had occurred in front of the police station to Yang Xiaotong and Lin Ge. Actually, the police station wasn't entirely clear on the specifics of what had happened, as neither party involved had had time to provide any details.

"So...you must have some guesses, right? You told me about Ai Yun before. If I remember correctly, she was abducted to the Southern Province, right? Nobody knows what happened after that, until Luo Jianlin took her home."

Yang Xiaotong sneered, clearly dissatisfied with Ai Yun's situation.

That's true, but we still need evidence.

Zhang Yong paused for a moment before nodding, then sighed and said, "What happened ten years ago, whether Huang Guimei knew Ai Yun, and whether she was involved in abduction—these specific details are difficult to investigate in a short time. Given Ai Yun's current physical and mental condition, her testimony is unlikely to be effective evidence. To be honest, I estimate that even she herself can't clearly explain what happened back then. And trafficking in women and children is a serious crime; unless Huang Guimei is mentally unstable, she won't confess. Investigating and gathering evidence in this case is extremely difficult! If we can't find a breakthrough from the perpetrators and victims, we can only rely on manpower and time to gamble on any possible clues that might appear..."

Lin Ge now clearly understood the police's investigative approach and procedures, so after hearing Zhang Yong's words, he reluctantly flicked his tail and his expression turned gloomy.

Yang Xiaotong sighed in agreement with her husband, then thought for a moment and reminded him, "But no matter what, at least we've found a clue related to Ai Yun, haven't we? To be honest, you haven't figured out where Ai Yun is from, who her parents are, what her family situation is, or whether they're still looking for her, have you? A woman who was trafficked, now only able to depend on her son for survival, not knowing where she came from or who her relatives are—isn't that pitiful? Moreover, given Ai Yun's condition, the care and companionship of her relatives might speed up her recovery. Now that we have Huang Guimei as a clue, is there any possibility of finding her relatives?"

Lin Ge also looked at Zhang Yong. Even if it was just for Ai Yun's sake, this case couldn't just be left like this, right?
"The possibility... is certainly there! Huang Guifen's personal information is very detailed. Although there are no social security or formal work records, her financial transactions over the past ten years have been confirmed through the bank, making it virtually impossible for her to have changed her name. Furthermore, through bank data, we can determine roughly where she was active during those years. However... to investigate this thoroughly, it would require the participation of many people, and we would need to go to the various cities and towns she passed through to investigate bit by bit. If we start investigating from the time Luo Jianlin found Ai Yun... it would still be a huge project, not something that can be handled by just a few people."

Zhang Yong spoke as he pondered, his brows furrowing more and more as he spoke.

"The Zhanghe Police Station only has a few people! Such a large-scale systemic project can't be completed by one or two people in ten days or half a month. Moreover, if there is any oversight along the way, we have to start all over again. In addition, bank account transaction records can only determine a general location, so the specific investigation is still quite difficult. And handling cases in other areas will also bring various troubles! In short... we have to be prepared in advance!"

Towards the end, Zhang Yong's tone shifted, and he surprisingly did not object. Even though he raised many related difficulties, he did not give up.

A smile appeared on Yang Xiaotong's lips. What she admired was Zhang Yong's sense of justice—his fearlessness in the face of hardship and sacrifice. No matter how difficult the case was, the worst kind of person was the one who gave up before even starting!
and……

If we follow Huang Guimei's leads to Ai Yun, we can connect Ai Yun's abduction to this old woman. Leaving aside the possibility of making her pay, if she really is a human trafficker, she certainly didn't only harm Ai Yun! When we formally file a case and force her to talk, we might even find other unfortunate people she trafficked, allowing them to reunite with their parents and families.

"Then keep trying! I'll also see if I can help Ai Yun recover better. Hopefully, Huang Guimei's stimulation will help her think of something."

Yang Xiaotong stood up with a smile.

'Ding ding ding!'

Hurried footsteps came from outside, and the door was quickly pushed open with a 'bang'. Luo Jue, covered in sweat and panting, appeared in the line of sight of the two people and the cat inside.

"Are you still in class? Who notified you?"

Seeing Luo Jue frown, Zhang Yong spoke first before Luo Jue could ask.

"No...nobody! Officer Zhang, how's my mother? Is she alright? Where is she now?"

Luo Jue has matured somewhat; this time, she didn't foolishly betray him.

Even if he didn't say it, did Lin Ge not guess? The two idiots in the police station who were on good terms with him but were unreliable were just morons.

There's Zhao Zhigang, Qian Wei, and no one else.

But Zhao Zhigang is off today, so who else could be the guy who would tell Luo Jue about Ai Yun and cause him to skip class, besides Qian Wei?

Lin Ge didn't comment on whether Qian Wei's actions were right or wrong, since Ai Yun was indeed hospitalized and needed family signatures and care. But this could have been handled a little later, after Luo Jue finished class; why make him rush over so urgently?

That idiot Qian Wei only does unreliable things!
Lin Ge pursed his lips speechlessly.

Upon seeing Luo Jue, Zhang Yong recalled the matter they had just discussed.

Finding Ai Yun's family might require Luo Jue's involvement. Summer vacation is just around the corner, so Luo Jue will have time. Sending two people to accompany him on his search for relatives can also prevent police from passing the buck and giving him the runaround.

Police officers are not afraid of neglecting their colleagues, but they are afraid of complaints from those involved in a case—this is a very real concern.

"How many days until the final exams?"

Zhang Yong led Luo Jue and Lin Ge to the department where Ai Yun was being treated, and inquired about her current condition.

"Three more days..."

Luo Jue looked slightly embarrassed; clearly, the final exams were a very stressful and difficult hurdle for him. Despite studying hard for most of the semester, he still couldn't guarantee that his exam results would be satisfactory.

Thinking about it, Luo Jue secretly glanced at Lin Ge, who was walking at the front.

The eldest brother took care of him by not letting him do the younger brother's work and even gave him the opportunity to study. If he didn't do well on the exam, wouldn't he be letting down the eldest brother's good intentions?
"Then study hard and do well on the exam! As for your mother, we'll take care of her for now, so don't get distracted. You can take better care of her after the exam; there's no rush."

Although Zhang Yong planned to take Luo Jue to find Ai Yun's relatives, he wouldn't say much to him at this moment.

Moreover, this matter requires approval from higher authorities. The police station is already under a lot of pressure, and if several more people are sent on business trips, even with the best of luck, it will still take at least ten days to half a month...

To be honest, everyone else who stayed at the police station to fill in for the work was cursing.

In short, these things can't be rushed. Even if you're eager for Ai Yun to regain family affection, reunion, and comfort, you need to patiently complete the preparations first.

The group quickly arrived at Ai Yun's ward and saw two doctors treating her. She was covered in various instruments and instruments, and they could even smell several kinds of calming Chinese medicine.

"When faced with diseases that modern medicine cannot fully diagnose and treat, traditional Chinese medicine can have remarkable effects in some aspects."

Yang Xiaotong gave Luo Jue and Lin Ge a brief explanation.

The group remained silent and did not go inside, simply observing the treatment process from outside the door.

Unlike when she was first admitted to the hospital, Ai Yun was now noticeably calmer. Her body had stopped trembling, and her face was no longer as tense. However, she would occasionally show a look of fear, and her brows remained furrowed. Thinking about how Yang Xiaotong greeted the doctor inside and then wheeled Luo Jue in to hold his mother's hand, Ai Yun's emotions quickly softened and stabilized.

He gestured for Yang Xiaotong to stay with Luo Jue and Ai Yun, while Zhang Yong took Lin Ge downstairs to the surgical department to wait for Huang Guimei to come out of the operating room.

“Mimi! Next month, you and Luo Jue will come with me to find two more people to investigate Huang Guimei! If she really is a human trafficker, then find all the victims she has abducted, as many as possible!”

Zhang Yong resisted the urge to smoke and gave Lin Ge instructions on the most important course of action to come.

"Ow!"

Lin Ge nodded, naturally he wouldn't refuse. Luo Jue was his younger brother, and Ai Yun was also a very good friend; if he could help these two find their families and thoroughly punish that old hag Huang Guimei, he would certainly be willing to go through the trouble.

Lin Ge was still somewhat surprised. He thought Huang Guimei was just a shameless, unreasonable old woman who liked to take advantage of others. Who would have thought that she might actually be a human trafficker who deserved to be torn to pieces?

Human traffickers deserve to die!
Lin Ge is now particularly grateful that he listened to Jian Niao's request to go to the construction site dormitory that day, discovered and dealt with the case. Who would have thought that an old woman who steals cats and dogs would actually be a human trafficker?
If she hadn't happened to bump into Ai Yun, this matter probably would have remained undiscovered for a long time.

"However... Ai Yun's incident happened many years ago. Did Huang Guimei commit any more crimes after that? After she came to Zhang City, did she work as a scoundrel at this construction site, besides selling cats and dogs at the night market, she also had other part-time jobs?"

While waiting for Huang Guimei's surgery to finish, Lin Ge idly pondered.

Huang Guimei also has the identity of a 'matchmaker' or 'matchmaker'. So, is it possible that the women she matches and the women involved were abducted by her and 'sold' under the guise of 'marriage'?
This is not impossible!
Lin Ge made a decision: he would go to the room in the construction site where Huang Guimei had been working and investigate it thoroughly.

(End of this chapter)