Chapter 68

Old Yang handed the file in his hand to his subordinate and leaned against the police car to smoke.

His and Xiao Shao's focus was not on the case itself.

Manager Chen, who had been detained at the hospital, woke up in a panic: "I didn't kill anyone!" He had two broken ribs; Bak had not been gentle at all!

The experienced detective used the death to bluff, and Chen Kangqing, eager to clear his name, panicked and admitted to colluding with his accomplices to teach the disobedient female subordinate a lesson. The multiple call records on his phone before the incident became solid evidence. It was he who provided the house information to guide his accomplices to deceive Zhou Xiaoli to the scene. After learning that Zhou Xiaoli had successfully drunk the juice laced with sedatives, he arrived at the scene to share in the spoils. After all, the girl was already in a state of confusion.

This was the purpose of buying the sedatives the night before, to make the girl weak but still aware of the abuse, and her body could still react. Wasn't that more enjoyable than facing a lifeless, unconscious body?

Facing the legal authorities, Chen Kangqing, who had no experience in prison, basically spilled everything. The nature of the case was very clear: a typical attempted gang rape. The robbery was not yet confirmed, but the victim's self-defense before losing consciousness was certain. Even the police admired the girl's bravery, and many female officers from the police station went to the hospital to visit her.

In theory, as long as the case was submitted to the prosecutor, the supervision of Zhou Xiaoli could be lifted. After all, no one had died, and compared to the potential harm she might have suffered, it was not considered excessive self-defense.

This was what Old Yang cared about. He recalled the notification from the hospital: "The first rescuer to arrive at the scene was key. Although he had no professional equipment or medicine, he managed to use a steel clamp to stop the arterial bleeding and maintain the best angle for bandaging and healing, saving precious time. He was a very professional first aid expert!"

A first aid expert, and possibly a gun expert?

This made Old Yang even more interested in the young man's background. He really couldn't think of any organization that could produce such a person. If he had to guess, it would be the legendary heroes from the South China battlefield over twenty years ago, when he was still in the military. Those battlefield doctors, tempered in blood and fire, had such skills, and even he had only heard about them from his battle-hardened company commander's emotional boasts after drinking!

But in the current domestic environment, how could such a person be produced?

He still had to go back and review the materials.

Xiao Shao was happy because the female victim clearly had a special connection with the black guy. When he called a female colleague at the hospital and learned that Bak had even brought his mother to take care of the female victim, he couldn't help but call Fang Lingying: "The guy from the barbecue shop is going to wash cars, and he's still dating a girl who sells second-hand houses. That's a match made in heaven."

Fang Lingying didn't like tattletales: "Shouldn't you be focusing on your job? Why are you spending so much time on this?"

Xiao Shao was concerned that the guy who made him uncomfortable had found a place: "Hey, can't I bless them?"

So, when Bak returned home that evening, he was called to the barbecue shop by Liu Changyuan. Liu San also thought that if they were looking for someone from the art academy, they should ask Fang Lingying. The young man, who felt guilty for causing a crisis between his brother and sister-in-law by taking over the barbecue shop, called Fang Lingying and apologized, and she came over, as she also had some things to ask Bak.

Sitting at the plastic table and chairs of the barbecue shop, Fang Lingying wasn't too surprised when she saw the shiny black Volkswagen slide up beside her and Bak get out of the driver's seat: "Where did you get another car? Are you really trying to impress someone?"

Bak gave her a dismissive look, took the chilled beer Liu Changyuan offered, and popped the cap with his thumb: "I knew that little cop would be excited to gossip. The friend from the store next to the car wash, you think they're all as well-off as you? Her mother hasn't even finished work at the mall yet. I'll pick her up and take her to the hospital to relieve my mother. The girl suffered a lot, and someone needs to take care of her."

Fang Lingying had learned the general details of the case from Xiao Shao: "Such a serious injury, and her mother can't even take leave to be with her?"

Bak drank half the bottle, not a drinker himself, but the summer night was truly refreshing: "For others, it might just be a job, but for them, it's about making a living. I felt bad when I heard her mother call in to switch shifts, so I decided to help."

Fang Lingying smiled understandingly: "You're quite helpful. I guess introducing you to her was a good idea. You found a good match."

Bak finished the bottle: "Match? My mother is quite interested. Tell me, what advice do you have about learning interior design?"

Fang Lingying didn't want to change the subject: "What about the girl?"

Bak was amused: "Do you really believe this? She's actually a good person, capable and hardworking. I want to open a car wash with her."

Fang Lingying was surprised: "Weren't you just talking about attending an interior design course? I think it's already quite a leap from your medical background, and now you're still planning to open a car wash?"

Bak made a funny face: "Medical school? I'm not like you, with a formal education. I have no medical qualifications, and my expertise isn't in diagnosing or treating diseases, so it's useless. I need to be practical and find a normal job."

Fang Lingying frowned: "Aren't you wasting your skills? Why are you interested in interior design, and why do you want to open a car wash?"

Bak felt it was natural: "Can't I have some hobbies? The car wash is for making a living, and I enjoy tinkering with interior design. Today, I saw a house that was beautifully decorated..."

Fang Lingying was casual: "I notice you have a lot of random ideas. Do you have any life plans?"

Bak hadn't thought about it: "Do I need plans? Living is the greatest happiness. Living freely and as you please is better, isn't it?"

Fang Lingying teased him: "You're quite free-spirited, walking so far to think about life?"

Bak agreed: "Exactly. Long walks really help you think about life. I decided to treat my second half of life and my family well."

Fang Lingying gestured to stop him: "That's a bit too lofty. I don't like it! We hate that when we read reports in meetings."

Bak's sincere words were cut off: "Then let's talk about something practical. Do you have any good advice about learning interior design?"

Fang Lingying's mind jumped: "Why didn't you call me directly? Why did Xiao Liu call me?"

Bak finished the last bit of beer: "You found me a job, and I didn't want to keep bothering you."

Fang Lingying hummed and picked up a snack with a fork: "I asked this afternoon. Regular interior design courses are always open. Since it's just for interest, a 2,800 RMB course. You can sign up yourself." She actually cared and pulled out a brochure from her pocket.

Bak thought for a moment: "Okay, I'll sign up. Do I need to quit my job?"

Fang Lingying's face showed a bit of amusement: "What? Don't you want to give up your cozy job?"

Bak laughed: "I'm thinking. If I open my own car wash, I need to move away from the current one and quit early. I can't introduce myself and then open a competitor across the street the next day."

Fang Lingying was indifferent: "That's my father's old comrade. If you can compete, go ahead. But if you're so unscrupulous, I'll have to look at you differently. You have the potential to be successful."

Bak replied casually: "Xiao Zhou did give some suggestions. I think it's more feasible than doing it myself. Since this incident happened, we decided to quit and start a car wash together. I'll find a few young people from our courtyard to join, and I can free up time to attend the course."

Fang Lingying put her hand to her chin: "Why do I feel a sense of sweetness when you talk about Xiao Zhou?"

Bak licked his lips: "Do I? I just think she's a hardworking and reliable person. Well, it's time for me to go pick someone up..." He picked up the brochure, folded it, and turned to Liu Changyuan: "Sis Fang's bill is on me. Help me find some idle kids in the courtyard to join me in the car wash."

Fang Lingying raised her eyebrows and heard Liu Changyuan, disappointed but hopeful: "Can I go wash cars..." and laughed: "You're a fire element, just stay here and barbecue."

Liu Changyuan was quick-witted: "I can go wash cars with Bak during the day!"

Bak patted his head: "Focus on getting better!" and was about to leave.

Behind him, Fang Lingying's slow voice came: "Drunk driving, do you think I won't report you if you start the car?"

Liu Changyuan, sensing a conflict between his brother and sister-in-law, didn't dare to speak but watched the expressions on both sides.

Bak scratched his head: "Wasn't drunk driving not so strictly enforced before I left the country? Should I take a taxi? Will my car be fined if I leave it here?"

Fang Lingying stood up and took the car keys: "Are you stupid? I'll drive! I want to see which fairy it is! I'll help you check her out."