Chapter 171: Gratitude
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Yin Tao stood behind Feng Jing. She really hoped that Zhang Rui was inside, but she was also worried what state she would be in.
As the door to the secret room opened, everyone gasped when they saw the layout.
“This is like a mini hospital…” Ji Yu couldn’t help but say.
The lighting in the secret room was a little dim. The surroundings looked similar to a hospital. There were medical facilities everywhere. The place was clean and tidy, but under the dim light, it looked a little dark and eerie.
“Xiaoji, call the doctor up. Someone needs medical assistance.” Feng Jing stood in front of Yin Tao. He noticed that there seemed to be a person lying on the operating table in the innermost part of the room.
“Zhang Rui!” From behind Feng Jing, Yin Tao still managed to see Zhang Rui on the operating table. Her face was a little pale, she looked like she had been traumatized. Her entire body was firmly restrained on the operating table, and her mouth was completely taped.
Seeing that Zhang Rui hadn’t had surgery done on her face, Yin Tao heaved a sigh of relief. She hurriedly went forward and carefully tore off the tape on her mouth. Looking at her tear-stained face, she comforted her softly, “It’s alright, it’s alright. You’re safe now.”
Yin Tao released Zhang Rui from the operating table. She collapsed into Yin Tao’s arms and wailed loudly, ‘Xiaotao, I’m really afraid. That person is a lunatic! ‘
Yin Tao felt Zhang Rui’s body trembling, she didn’t let go of her until the doctor arrived. She then accompanied her to the ambulance.
Feng Jing had to stay at the crime scene to collect evidence. Yin Tao stayed by Zhang Rui’s side as she was worried that she would have a mental breakdown.
“Xiaorui, let me contact your father first. He’s been very worried about you.” Yin Tao looked at Zhang Rui, who was sitting in the ambulance. She had calmed down a little.
“Thank you.” Zhang Rui’s voice was a little hoarse. She was very feeble as she had been crying for a long time.
Yin Tao looked at Zhang Rui, who was sitting beside her, and thought that she looked very vulnerable. However, she was extremely lucky to have escaped the clutches of a criminal like Meng Heng.
Zhang Wei quickly answered his phone. It was very quiet inside the ambulance and his anxious voice over the phone could be heard by all. Zhang Rui instantly teared up.
“Officer Xiaotao, is there any news on my daughter?’
“She’s very safe now. She’s sitting beside me. Uncle, you can rest assured.” Yin Tao handed the phone to Zhang Rui, indicating for her to say a few words to her father.
Yin Tao sat by the side and observed the father and daughter on the phone.
There was so much love and anxiety she couldn’t help but feel a little moved. She had never experienced such kinship before. Whether it was before or after she transmigrated into the novel, she had always seemed like a superfluous member of the family. Other than Yin Hao who was somewhat concerned about her, the others in the family didn’t care whether she was dead or alive.
Although Yin Tao didn’t seem to care about this so-called kinship, she was still a little envious when she saw the bond between Zhang Rui and her father.
“Xiaotao, thank you so much.” Zhang Rui ended the call with her father and passed the phone to Yin Tao. Zhang Rui’s father had told her over the phone about how much Yin Tao had done for her. Zhang Rui was very touched.
“You don’t have to thank me, Xiaorui. You’re blessed. Otherwise, none of us would’ve been able to help you.” Yin Tao didn’t know how she would feel if Zhang Rui had really been killed in the secret chamber. She didn’t know if she would still have been able to calmly perform the job of a forensic doctor.
When they arrived at the hospital in the ambulance. Zhang Rui was brought into the ward for a comprehensive checkup. Yin Tao waited outside the door until Zhang Rui’s father arrived at the hospital. Only then did she plan to leave. “Xiaotao, thank you so much.” Zhang Wei looked very haggard. It seemed that he had not slept the entire night.
“Uncle, you are most welcome. I’ve only done what I’m supposed to do. You don’t have to take it to heart.” Yin Tao looked at Zhang Wei, who was bowing deeply to her, and hurriedly went forward to help him up.
“How’s Ruirui?’ Zhang Wei looked into the ward, his eyes filled with worry and anxiety.
“She will be alright, Uncle.” Yin Tao could tell that Zhang Wei was a little anxious. She comforted him, ‘The doctor is just doing some routine checkups and psychological intervention treatment. They will be done soon.”
When Zhang Wei heard what Yin Tao said, he heaved a long sigh of relief. “I raised Ruirui alone. Her mother had a very serious heart disease and passed away the year after she was born. This child is my only pillar of support..