Chapter 53: Delivering the Medicine
Chapter 53: Delivering the Medicine
“Why be so polite? We all bought clothes. We are going to try them on later, and you can help us see how they look.”
Song Yuru gave Lin Mu a look.
The three girls went upstairs, laughing and playfully discussing what outfits to wear. Lin Mu sat alone in the living room eating his meal. Feeling bored, he turned on the TV. He was just lowering his head to eat his late-night snack when a news report made him look up.
“Three days ago, a burglary and murder occurred in Pingjiang District. The police successfully identified a suspect within three days and apprehended the perpetrator inside a residential house in Pingjiang District.”
“However, during the arrest, because the suspect was carrying a gun, a fierce gun battle broke out with the police. A female police officer was shot in the chest. Her injuries were critical. She is currently still undergoing emergency treatment at Donghai First People’s Hospital and has not yet been out of danger.”
Looking at the photo of the policewoman shown on the news, Lin Mu was immediately stunned. The injured officer was clearly Wang Xiqing.
Thinking of Wang Xiqing, who had just been happily shopping and laughing with him not long ago, now lying in the hospital with her life hanging in the balance, Lin Mu suddenly lost his appetite. He put down his chopsticks and stared intently at the television.
Through the news report, Lin Mu roughly understood the sequence of events. He truly admired Wang Xiqing.
At the very least, a girl choosing to become a police officer and fighting on the front lines against crime—this kind of courage and breadth of mind made him feel deep respect. Such a good girl dying would be a real shame.
Additionally, they had gotten along very well recently. Lin Mu felt it was necessary to go to the hospital. The Elixir he refined was mainly for enhancing Cultivation, but the pure essence it contained was also extremely beneficial for physical recovery.
Right now, Wang Xiqing was shot in the chest and her life was in danger. Perhaps one Elixir could save her life. If he went too late, it might not make it in time.
Having made up his mind, Lin Mu immediately stood up and went into his room. He changed his clothes and prepared to go out. At that moment, the three girls happened to come downstairs after changing.
Seeing Lin Mu like this, Song Yuru was immediately puzzled. “What’s wrong, A-Mu? Are you going out?”
“Yes, I need to go out for a bit. There’s something I have to do.”
Lin Mu looked up and saw all three girls were wearing elegant and luxurious evening gowns. Each was as beautiful as a flower, but unfortunately, he wasn’t in the mood to appreciate the scene.
“Is it urgent?” Song Yuru asked.
“Yes, very urgent. If I’m late, it might be too late. I’ll explain in detail when I get back. I’m leaving now.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Mu immediately headed for the door.
“Hey! At least look at our outfits first!” Ye Zixi quickly called out to stop him.
“You all look beautiful. I almost thought celestial maidens had fallen to the mortal world.”
Lin Mu glanced at them while putting on his shoes, then rushed out of the house.
“What’s with him?” Ling Xuanrong asked curiously.
“I don’t know either. It seems like something really urgent.”
Song Yuru shook her head, also looking perplexed.
“Maybe it’s something at home. Let him go. He’s not a child anymore.”
Ye Zixi wasn’t particularly worried. She knew Lin Mu had martial skills.
“Hey, quick, look at the TV!”
Xuanrong suddenly saw something on the TV and noticed something was wrong.
Song Yuru turned to look. Just then, the TV was showing Wang Xiqing’s photo. Her heart immediately tightened. Wasn’t that the policewoman they chased on the road last time?
Shot?
Could A-Mu be going to see her?
Seeing the uncertain look on Song Yuru’s face, the other two girls quickly asked, “Yuru, did you think of something?”
“Yes, he might be going to see this policewoman.” Song Yuru nodded.
“No way? This woman looks a bit older than us. Could A-Mu have some relationship with her?”
Ye Zixi found it unlikely.
“I don’t know. It’s probably unlikely they have any relationship. After all, we’re together every day, and we haven’t seen any connection between them. It’s strange. Let’s ask him when he comes back.”
Song Yuru could only shake her head.
Lin Mu was gone, and the three girls lost their enthusiasm for trying on clothes. They turned off the TV and all went back upstairs.
After leaving the house, Lin Mu quickly walked to the entrance of Huacheng Mingyuan. He hailed a taxi and went straight to First Hospital.
Arriving at the hospital entrance, Lin Mu noticed five or six police cars parked there, and also an Audi with a military license plate. But he didn’t have time to concern himself with that now. He ran directly to the information desk in the lobby.
“Hello, could you please tell me which floor Officer Wang Xiqing is on right now?”
“Officer Wang? She is currently in the Emergency Room on the second floor, undergoing emergency treatment.”
The female nurse didn’t even need to check before telling Lin Mu. People from the TV station had already come in several groups; everyone was asking about Officer Wang, so it was easy to remember.
“Thank you!” Lin Mu quickly ran to the second floor, not even waiting for the elevator.
On the second floor, he saw a group of police officers sitting outside one of the operating rooms. He guessed that was probably the place. After walking quickly over, the first person he saw was Wang Xiqing’s mother, who was quietly sobbing.
Beside her, a very handsome young man was constantly comforting her. Not far away, a middle-aged man in a military uniform was pacing back and forth, his face showing great distress.
Seeing Lin Mu approach, two police officers immediately moved to stop him.
“Sorry, sir. This area is temporarily off-limits.”
“Hello, officers. I’m looking for Officer Wang’s mother.”
The middle-aged woman, who had been sobbing with her head down, heard Lin Mu’s voice. She looked up, wiped the tears from her face, and said with a choked voice, “Lin Mu, how did you get here?”
The blocking officers saw that the two indeed knew each other. They nodded and stepped aside. Lin Mu walked over and gently patted her shoulder. “Auntie, don’t worry. Qing’er will be fine.”
“Who are you?”
A middle-aged man nearby turned around and stared intently at Lin Mu.
Wiping her tears, Fu Xinlan quickly introduced Lin Mu. “Lin Mu, this is Qing’er’s father.”
Lin Mu straightened up and nodded. “Hello, Uncle. My name is Lin Mu.”
“You’re Qing’er’s friend?”
Wang Tailun looked at Lin Mu carefully.
“Yes, Uncle.”
“You look very young. Probably younger than Qing’er, right?”
“I just turned twenty this year.”
“Twenty? Are you still studying?”
Wang Tailun was a bit surprised, clearly wondering how his daughter could have a friend so much younger.
“Yes, I’m a sophomore at Donghai University.”
Hearing this, Fu Xinlan was also a bit surprised. Although she knew Lin Mu was young, she didn’t expect him to be this young.
However, she didn’t sense any immaturity from Lin Mu. Instead, he had a very steady air about him. Her first impression of him was very good. Wang Tailun felt the same.
Wang Tailun had been in the military for many years and naturally carried a unique imposing manner. In Donghai, he was a man of some status. However, Lin Mu showed no fear upon meeting him. This composure actually surprised Wang Tailun a little.
Since he was his daughter’s friend, he must have some outstanding qualities. Otherwise, his daughter wouldn’t have befriended him. Wang Tailun still trusted his daughter’s judgment.
Moreover, the observant Wang Tailun noticed something else: although Lin Mu didn’t appear extremely worried, while talking to them, his eyes never left the operating room door, indicating he truly cared about Wang Xiqing.
“A-Mu, did you come here after seeing the news?” Fu Xinlan asked.
“Yes, Auntie. After I saw the news, I came straight from home.” Lin Mu nodded.
“My poor Qing’er… I disagreed with her becoming a police officer from the start, but she just wouldn’t listen. I told her not to participate in these dangerous operations, but she insisted on going. This child is going to be the death of me!”
Fu Xinlan pressed her hand to her chest, lamenting sorrowfully.
“Auntie, you know Qing’er’s personality well. She’s just too strong-willed and too upright and uncompromising. But that’s also her shining quality. As her closest family, we should be proud of her.”
Lin Mu offered some comfort, a glint flashing in his eyes. “Don’t worry. I won’t let anything happen to her.”
Wang Tailun heard this and looked at Lin Mu in surprise, his curiosity about Lin Mu growing heavier. He actually said he wouldn’t let anything happen to Qing’er? Did he have some kind of reliance?
“Thank you, good child. Qing’er will be very happy to know you care so much about her.”
“Auntie, Xiqing is my friend. This is what I should do. Please don’t worry for now. I will find a way.”
Lin Mu said.
“Hello, we meet again.”
At that moment, the young man beside Fu Xinlan, who had been silent until now, stood up. He proactively extended his right hand and introduced himself.
“Hello.”
Lin Mu nodded and politely shook his hand.
“Brother Lin, you and Xiqing had to leave in a hurry last time, so we didn’t get a chance to talk properly. Now, with this happening… when we have the chance later, we must definitely get together properly.”
Nangong Bolun smiled slightly, looking at Lin Mu as he spoke.
“After Xiqing recovers, let’s find a time to gather properly. For now, let’s focus on the important matter at hand.”
Lin Mu nodded, also smiling slightly.
“Uncle, then I will take my leave for now. If there’s any news about Xiqing, please notify me at any time.”
After greeting Lin Mu, Nangong Bolun prepared to say his goodbyes.
“You’re leaving already? Not waiting until Qing’er’s surgery is finished?”
Wang Tailun looked strangely at Nangong Bolun.
“No need. With Brother Lin here accompanying Xiqing, it’s enough. I won’t stay longer. There are some matters over there that I need to attend to.”
Nangong Bolun smiled, nodded as a gesture, and then left.
“Alright then. Since you have matters to attend to, you should go take care of them first. We’ll stay here with her. Be careful on the road.”
Wang Tailun nodded. His wife had already told him about Nangong Bolun’s situation. In his eyes, he really liked this young man. Nangong Bolun was definitely one of the most suitable candidates for a son-in-law.