After she saw such a video, and three different videos every day - morning, noon, and night, how could she not feel distressed?
After Zhuo Yufeng entered the office, he was severely reprimanded by his superior, "You led people to intrude on Gu Group’s property without permission. Now Gu Group has accused us of illegal entry. Do you realize what you are doing as the head of the major case squad? Song Xuyao has already lost his sanity due to vengeance, what are you doing now? Do you know the great responsibility you carry on your shoulders, and that you are also acting as the leader of the Major Case A Team? Wake up; this is Gu Family’s internal affair. Even we, as police, find it hard to mediate family matters."
"I alone am responsible for this. I won’t let the police be pressured by Gu Group using money because of me," Zhuo Yufeng said.
"How are you responsible? Can you even bear such responsibility?" his superior continued angrily, "Gu Group is now the top elite household in City A, and you secretly investigate them. Do you not want your job anymore?"
Zhuo Yufeng drew his gun and said, "Quitting my job is trivial, but Bei Ran and the twin dragon and phoenix going missing is a major issue. I can’t let Gu Bohan bully them!"
"Is that called bullying?" his superior slapped the desk, "How many grievances and feuds do these elite households have, and do we, as gun-holders, really understand? From now on, you are suspended pending investigation until I notify you that you can return to work. Now, get out!"
Zhuo Yufeng placed his badge and firearm on the table, then turned and walked out.
Gu Qingchen also learned about this matter and called, "I’m really sorry to have implicated you..."
"Let’s not talk about these things now!" Zhuo Yufeng sighed, "Your grandfather will not stop pressuring you to return home! He’s now putting pressure on the entire police station! Even if you find Bei Ran and the twins, he will still have other ways to manipulate them."
"I know!" Gu Qingchen naturally understood this logic.
Seeing him fall silent, Zhuo Yufeng then said, "Brother, although I am not on duty now, call me anytime you need help!"
"Alright!" Gu Qingchen slightly curved his lips.
After hanging up, Gu Qingchen received a video from Gu Bohan. He opened his phone and saw Bei Ran standing by the French windows. Although it was just her silhouette, she still appeared strong.
But even if she wanted to cry, she wouldn’t let others see it.
Gu Qingchen, being such a meticulous person, could naturally tell.
His heart inexplicably tightened, and as he looked at the piled-up old cases on his desk, he lit a cigarette.
When Chief Jiang Huixiong entered, he saw the ashtray on Gu Qingchen’s desk full of cigarette butts. Looking at his youngest fellow disciple, he said, "It seems you have made your decision?"
Gu Qingchen then looked at Jiang Huixiong, "Let’s hand over the responsibilities!"
"Are you really willing?" Jiang Huixiong stared at him, "We’ve strived here together for over a decade. Do you remember the first time you were on the operating table? It was your master, along with me, who supported you. Qingchen, is there really no room for negotiation?"
With a cold and resolute tone, Gu Qingchen said, "No need to discuss further, let Junyi take over!"
"But what about the principles you’ve upheld all these years? Bei Ran has always respected you as a doctor. Are you going to give up just like that?" Jiang Huixiong persuaded, "They say even ferocious tigers do not eat their cubs. No matter how harsh Old Master Gu is, he can’t confine Bei Ran for life, nor can he confine his precious grandchildren forever, Qingchen..."
"I’m tired and frustrated! You should understand; ever since Grandfather concealed Qin Chao’s matter, I thought of hanging up my scalpel." Gu Qingchen coldly interrupted, "This time, it’s my own decision. Bei Ran was pregnant at 22, just shortly after graduating from university, pregnant and giving birth out of wedlock. She gave her youth to her children. How can I let her be isolated and confined by that man at this time? The twins are so eager for a father, how can I only care about myself and leave them in a situation where they can’t see their parents?"
"But, this is exactly where Old Master Gu caught your human weakness, delivering a fatal blow," Jiang Huixiong immediately said.
"I know!" Gu Qingchen extinguished the cigarette in his hand, "But, I can’t stand it! No need to persuade me further, I have already made my decision..."
Jiang Huixiong nodded, "Alright! Before you leave, I want to say, if you ever want to return, we welcome you at any time!"