coobybook Chapter 1359: Yunrui Enchanting: Song Yuanzhe Becomes a Lifeline
Chapter 1359: Yunrui Enchanting: Song Yuanzhe Becomes a Lifeline
Qi Ruixiang's roar echoed in the empty hallway, drawing the attention of the other officers. The officer holding him felt helpless and could only lower his voice to advise, "We only heard it from others, so we don't know the specifics. The most important thing for you right now is to cooperate with the investigation and clear your suspicion as soon as possible so that you can see your family."
This sentence was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing Qi Ruixiang's impulsiveness. He lowered his head dejectedly, his nails digging deep into his palms. The pain made him sober up a little - he was now a suspect, without any freedom. Even if he knew which hospital Xiaotang was in, he couldn't get close to her.
But when he thought about Xiaotang possibly suffering in the hospital and that their child might be in danger, his heart felt like it was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, and the pain was so severe that he could hardly breathe.
"I want to see your leader!" Qi Ruixiang suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with unquestionable determination. "I have important clues to provide, and I request to make a statement in the presence of a lawyer!"
The police looked at each other and finally compromised.
Half an hour later, Qi Ruixiang was led to a temporary meeting room. Across from him sat Captain Zhang, the case officer in charge. His wrists were still shackled, but he straightened his back. His voice, hoarse yet remarkably clear, said, "Captain, I can provide key clues about the Gu family case, but I have one condition—I need to call my lawyer, and I'd also like you to help me understand the situation of my wife and children."
The captain frowned, and after a moment's silence, he nodded: "Okay, but you should know what you can and cannot mention, right?"
The captain raised his eyebrows and chin. How could he not know that the man in front of him was the director's son-in-law? To be honest, he had never been accustomed to people with such backgrounds, not to mention their attitude...
After receiving permission, Qi Ruixiang's hands began to tremble uncontrollably. He took the phone from the police officer, his fingertips sliding across the screen, but he hesitated to press the dial button - that was the only lifeline he could think of.
But will Song Yuanzhe help him? Qi Ruixiang's heart was filled with anxiety.
He and Song Yuanzhe didn't have much interaction, and they had mostly met a few times when they accompanied Gu Yunqian to activities.
Song Yuanzhe is famous for "recognizing the case but not the person". He only takes cases that he is sure to succeed, and he has always been loyal to the Gu family.
Now he has not only become a suspect in the murder of Gu Mingcheng and Ye Muxue, but although no conclusion has been made yet, he subconsciously believes that Song Yuanzhe is likely to refuse to help in order to avoid suspicion.
"Why don't you fight?" the policeman next to him urged.
Qi Ruixiang took a deep breath and finally pressed the dial button at the captain's urging.
The moment the phone was connected, his heart almost jumped out of his chest. He heard a busy tone of "beep - beep -" in his ears, and his nerves became more tense with every ring.
"Hello?" Song Yuanzhe's steady voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue.
Qi Ruixiang moved his throat, but found that he was unable to speak. He cleared his throat and tried to sound calmer: "Lawyer Song, I am Qi Ruixiang."
There was silence on the other end of the line for a few seconds. When Song Yuanzhe's voice rang out again, it sounded a little more alert: "Mr. Qi? Why are you calling me?"
"I know I'm in an awkward situation right now, but no matter what you've heard, I hope you can give me a few minutes." Qi Ruixiang interrupted him, speaking quickly, "I'm cooperating with the investigation now, and I need your help. Otherwise, both the Gu and Yang families will be in danger..."
There was a suppressed sob in his voice, and his usual calmness and composure disappeared without a trace, leaving only the helplessness and pleading of a husband and father.
The policeman next to him looked at him like this, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, but he did not interrupt.
The other end of the line fell silent again, only the crackling sound of electricity echoing in his ears. Qi Ruixiang's palms were soaked with sweat. He gripped the phone tightly, his knuckles turning white, and prayed in his heart that Song Yuanzhe would agree to his request.
"Do you know which hospital Miss Yang is in?" Song Yuanzhe's voice finally sounded again, his tone still calm, but less vigilant.
Qi Ruixiang's heart sank suddenly, and he said quickly: "I don't know, I only heard from the police that she gave birth prematurely and was sent for emergency treatment. Lawyer Song, please, you are the only one who can help me now..."
"I understand." Song Yuanzhe paused and added, "Don't worry, I will go. Wait for my news."
A warm feeling surged in Qi Ruixiang's heart, mixed with some different emotions. However, the fact that he agreed to go see Xiaotang had already exceeded his expectations.
"Thank you, Lawyer Song." His voice was filled with genuine gratitude. "No matter what the outcome, I owe you a favor."
After hanging up the phone, Qi Ruixiang breathed a sigh of relief, his frayed nerves finally relaxing a bit. But then, worry flooded back into his mind like a tide—how was Xiaotang doing? Was the child in danger? Was Yang Bin in trouble too?
After leaving the reception room, the lights in the corridor remained cold. Qi Ruixiang was escorted by the police to the detention room, and each step he took was extremely heavy.
He didn't know when Song Yuanzhe would be able to find out about Xiaotang, nor did he know how long he would have to stay here, let alone what kind of blow this sudden change would bring to their family that was about to welcome a new life.
The door to the detention room clanged shut, shutting out the outside world. Qi Ruixiang sat on the cold, hard bed, his hands clasped around his knees, his eyes fixed on the door. The light filtering through the iron bars grew from dim yellow to a glaring hue, then gradually faded to a dull orange before being completely swallowed by the darkness.
The clock on the wall ticked, and each tick was like a heavy hammer hitting his heart, making time seem extraordinarily long.
He didn't know how long he had been sitting there. He only felt that his legs had become numb and he had lost all feeling. The red marks on his wrists from the handcuffs were painful and itchy.
Occasionally, the footsteps of patrolling police passed by the door. Their heavy leather boots stepped on the concrete floor, causing a brief echo, which quickly disappeared into the silence.
The moon outside the window was very high. The cold moonlight shone through the iron fence, casting mottled shadows on the ground, like an invisible net, trapping him in this small space.
The police’s words kept replaying in Qi Ruixiang’s mind - "Ms. Yang gave birth prematurely", "She is in the ICU", "The child’s condition is unknown".
These fragmented pieces of information pierced his heart like needles, making him feel uneasy.
He wanted to rush to the door and knock on it countless times, and wanted to scream and demand to go to the hospital, but reason brought him back to reality again and again - he was a suspect and had no freedom. Impulsiveness would not solve any problems, but would only make the situation worse.
After an unknown amount of time, the sky outside the window gradually turned pale, and the light filtering through the iron bars changed from gray to pale yellow. Qi Ruixiang finally gave up and dozed off against the cold wall.
In his dream, he saw Yang Xiaotang lying on a hospital bed, her face pale, but she smiled and said to him, "Ruixiang, our Nian Nian is very healthy." He also saw Song Yuanzhe approaching and telling him, "Miss Yang and the child are safe. You can go see them now."