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Xu Qi quickly nodded and said.

"That's right. On July 6th, which was the night before last, Su Muqin was still able to communicate normally with people. Judging from this online chat, at least her mental state was normal."

But on the morning of July 7th, she attempted suicide… This was undoubtedly strange.

"How can it be without doubt?"

The police officer in charge of reception spoke in a somewhat lazy tone, which made Xu Qi subconsciously frown.

“We reviewed her case yesterday. This girl had a long history of depression. Although the hospital has issued a certificate of recovery, we cannot rule out the possibility of relapse…”

"Are you saying that suicide was simply caused by depression?" Theresa suddenly interjected. Xu Qi quickly grabbed Theresa's small hand, because from her voice, he could hear a hint of anger in her voice.

Calm down... Theresa.

"Isn't it possible that it's not? And it's highly likely that it is. Instead of wasting your time doubting this and that, you should spend more time with that girl."

"you!……"

Xu Qi and Ying held Theresa down at the same time, but even so, Xu Qi was actually holding back a fire in his heart—this attitude of wanting to make big things small and small things disappear was all too familiar to him back in the state-owned enterprise.

After all, if what Xu Qi and the others said is true, then what was a simple suicide case would turn into a murder case!

This guy...

What do they take human life for? Work?!

Just as Xu Qi was about to have a serious talk with him, Ying suddenly stepped forward and patted Xu Qi on the shoulder.

cherry?

"Then I'll report it to the police."

"Ok?"

"My friend, Ms. Su Muqin, was induced by others on the morning of July 7th and had suicidal thoughts. She attempted suicide but failed. I hope the police can investigate."

The policeman finally abandoned his previous lazy attitude, straightened up, and said with a serious face, "You'd better think this through, this is a criminal case."

"Are the police going to refuse to accept the case and refuse to investigate?"

The policeman stared intently at Sakura, but unfortunately, Sakura was equally assertive. A mature 28-year-old woman wouldn't back down over such a small matter. The man finally said, "I'll go ask the chief..."

"no need."

Suddenly, a crisp voice came from the side, and Xu Qi was startled—what a familiar feeling! It was as if he had sensed a similar spiritual energy, a feeling of flame, somewhere before…

He looked to the side in confusion, and as soon as his perspective turned, he froze on the spot.

With her fiery red hair piled up at the back of her head, the woman was indeed as fiery as a flame. Even in a police uniform, her exaggerated figure was still undeniable.

Sakura saw the amazement in Xu Qi's eyes, and also the realization in his eyes—it was someone she knew. But this made Sakura frown.

She's a mature, sophisticated woman like her... and... what kind of disgusting bust size is this?

"Lieutenant Hime...Himeko!?"

"Himeko!?"

He flipped his sunglasses down slightly, revealing Himeko's bright eyes. She said with a smile, "Long time no see, Theresa, oh, and Xu Qi, whom I just met."

Do you know each other?

This idea appeared in the minds of Theresa and Xu Qi almost simultaneously.

Himeko then looked at Sakura, and the two mature women nodded to each other in respect.

She put her sunglasses back on, looked at the young police officer still sitting at the call window, took out her badge and waved it in front of him, saying, "Tell your chief that this case is now under the jurisdiction of the Guangcheng City Public Security Bureau."

The young officer immediately stood up in a panic and said, "Good morning, sir!"

Then he hurriedly ran away, probably to greet the bureau chief.

"How will you be here?"

Xu Qi's question undoubtedly reflected Theresa's own thoughts. After all, wasn't Himeko a police officer in Shanghai? How could she... appear in Guangcheng?

Moreover, Xu Qi clearly heard it just now: Guangcheng City Bureau... Is this a business trip or a job transfer?

······

"It's a business trip."

In the makeshift meeting room at the police station, Himeko instinctively reached for a cigarette, only to be met with a sharp glare from Sakura! She shrank back.

"Alright... then I won't ask about the specifics, Lieutenant Himeko, about my friend's..."

"Ah, no problem. Just like we said before, this case now falls under the jurisdiction of the Guangcheng City Public Security Bureau."

Xu Qi and Theresa frowned at the same time, but Ying remained expressionless, as if she had been thinking about this issue since earlier.

"ID name 'Qin'... Ha! I've already heard most of the details. The police are far more professional than you in tracking down this person, so please trust us."

Theresa hesitated, wanting to speak several times, but ultimately seemed to consider something and swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

"Don't worry, just consider it a special treatment given to an acquaintance. But there's one thing that the young policeman said that's correct—you should spend more time with that girl named Su Muqin to prevent her from causing you further harm."

Xu Qi seemed to want to ask something more, but Ying suddenly stood up, bowed and said, "Then thank you very much, Lieutenant Himeko. Xu Qi, Theresa, let's go. Now we just need to wait for news from the police."

The ending was somewhat abrupt, but Xu Qi glanced at Ying, stood up with great trust, and tugged at Theresa's clothes—"Let's go, let's listen to Ying."

Theresa looked around and finally decided to stand up.

With Himeko seeing them off, the three left the police station.

Himeko's expression, however, gradually worsened.

again……

······

They randomly picked a coffee shop nearby and the three of them sat down at a random table.

The moment his bottom touched the chair, Xu Qi couldn't help but ask, "Ying, what's on your mind?"

Theresa also looked at Sakura with a puzzled expression. To be honest, she didn't know this woman. She was only able to leave because of her trust in Xu Qi.

"There must be more to this case than meets the eye."

Xu Qi and Theresa could also see this.

"Moreover, the scope involved may be far beyond our imagination. A police officer from Shanghai, on secondment to the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, happens to appear in Nansha. Don't you think it's all a bit of a coincidence?"

Moreover, she had rushed to take on this case to the city bureau, seemingly taking it very seriously, but the police officers at the district branch didn't seem to realize this at all. Why? Were they slacking off at work?

Xu Qi couldn't help but laugh out loud.

“If it’s a major case under the city bureau, all the district and county branches will receive a notification, which will then be shared with all officers,” Theresa added. “But there’s only one exception: special cases with a classified nature…”

"It seems... that this is not a simple suicide case after all."

Xu Qi seemed to be deep in thought.

"Xu Qi, let's not get involved for now. That woman named Ji Zi was right about one thing... Spend more time with Su Muqin. It's better to leave things like this to the police."

95. You're my girlfriend too, Sakura.

Although the matter was resolved, none of them were in a good mood.

On the way to the hospital, Ying was still driving, and Xu Qi sat in the back, chatting casually with Theresa, trying to comfort the young girl.

"It's alright, Xu Qi. No matter what, Xiao Mu was saved, wasn't she? That's already great. I'm taking it easy."

Xu Qi breathed a sigh of relief, while Ying in the front row also smiled with satisfaction.

"It's good to be able to think positively, it's good to be able to think positively."

"Aren't you underestimating me?" Theresa rolled her eyes, but suddenly, she seemed to notice something and pointed at Xu Qi's neck.

"Xu Qi, what's that red mark on your neck?"

……

"Uh... um..." Xu Qi never imagined that he had been infected as well... He glanced at Ying through the rearview mirror and could see a hint of mockery in her eyes.

So you're just laughing at me because it wasn't you?

Xu Qi waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. Hey? You still haven't told me how you met Ji Zi. I remember she greeted you first."

Theresa's face stiffened, and she chuckled awkwardly.

"Huh? Ah? Is there...is there? You must have misheard..."

Ok?

Xu Qi narrowed his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips, and began to lean aggressively toward the spot where Theresa was sitting.

"Theresa, don't take me for a fool..."

"What?! What are you going to do?" Theresa shrank back towards the car door, stubbornly saying, "I...I really don't know her! She knows me, what can I do?"

Why does she know you?

"It might be work-related... um!" Theresa covered her mouth—she'd let it slip!

Xu Qi was overjoyed and laughed hysterically while lying on his seat! Luckily, the back seats were spacious, otherwise he would have definitely snuggled into Theresa's arms.

Even Sakura, who was driving in front, couldn't help but chuckle. If she didn't have to drive carefully, you could tell from the frequency of her shoulder shaking that she would be laughing hysterically.

Who confesses without being asked?

"You!..." Theresa got angry and smacked Xu Qi on the head, "Don't laugh!"

"Hahaha! Okay~~okay~~okay~~I won't laugh."

"There's absolutely no sincerity involved."

"You didn't make some mistake at work that led to your suspension, and that's why you don't want to tell us what you actually do, right?"

Theresa looked at Xu Qi with a horrified expression, almost saying, "You investigated me?"

Xu Qi was also taken aback by the other person's expression—did he really guess right?

Then the two of them realized what was happening at the same time, and stared at each other blankly.

"Pfft!... Hahaha!"

"Enough! You stinky Xu Qi!"

The small fists landed lightly on Xu Qi's chest, neither too hard nor too soft, indicating that he wasn't too angry.

Xu Qi firmly grasped Theresa's wrists and comforted her, "Okay, okay, I really won't laugh anymore."

"Humph!"

After breaking free from Xu Qi's hands, Theresa sat down in her seat with a sullen expression.

You really better not laugh!

They laughed and joked all the way to the hospital, but when they arrived, Theresa was somewhat surprised that she wasn't as heavy-hearted as she had been last time.

"Go ahead, we'll just wander around around here. Call us if you need anything—good luck!"

Theresa walked up the steps in front of the hospital, and just when she thought she could look down at Xu Qi, she suddenly turned around and looked down at Xu Qi.

"Um... thank you... otherwise I'm afraid I wouldn't dare to face Xiaomu..."

Xu Qi's smile at that moment was no less radiant than eating an ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering summer day; that smile, brimming with sunshine and happiness, would be infectious to anyone who saw it...

"What are you thinking? You're the cutest Theresa in the world, everything will be alright, won't it?"

"Ok!"

Perhaps influenced by Xu Qi, or perhaps Theresa was indeed prepared, this was the first time Xu Qi had seen her smile so brightly.

The heart that had been oppressed as if by a boulder may have gradually found some relief.

Go Theresa!

"Shall we wander around and wait for Theresa to finish her persuasion of her best friend?"

Beside Xu Qi, Ying crossed her arms and couldn't help but smile as she recalled the scene from earlier—Xu Qi really seemed to be able to influence everyone around him.

He makes everyone who gets close to him feel more open-minded.

"Can I treat this as a date?"