The airplane maintenance hangar fell silent again, this time for the longest duration, and Li Fan was starting to grow impatient. At this moment, Liu Yuning, along with Gao Mingqiang, Director Zhang, and others, seemed to have resolved the airport's other issues and arrived here.
"How's it going?" Liu Yuning asked Li Fan beside him. After Li Fan explained, Yuning stared at me, who was standing by the maintenance hangar door. After a moment, another voice came from inside, but it wasn't a woman speaking; it was a series of gasps. It seemed Guo Dafu was in increasing pain.
Seizing the opportunity, I pressed on, "Did you hear that? I advise you to surrender immediately and send Dr. Guo to the hospital!"
Silence still reigned, but after a minute, the woman's voice returned, "Will you really send him to the hospital?"
I quickly replied, "Don't worry, we're not like you. Saving people is our responsibility. As long as you open the door, we'll save him immediately!"
After about a minute of waiting, the iron door of the airplane maintenance hangar slowly rose. Countless police officers pointed their guns inside. At this point, the thugs had laid down their weapons, and the hostages were still squatting on the ground.
I stepped forward immediately, intending to arrest Guo Dafu. However, at that very moment, a woman beside him lunged forward, a chilling, incredibly sinister smile on her face. Simultaneously, a dagger viciously plunged towards my abdomen!
"Forgot to tell you, Detective He, our target was never Guo Dafu, but you! That was the master's order!"
I looked at the woman and the dagger in her hand in surprise. Blood was already seeping from my abdomen. At the same time, countless police officers rushed in. In the ensuing chaos, I wasn't sure what was happening to me, but I could sense death smirking at me nearby!
"Get up! It's not time yet!" I seemed to hear Grandpa calling me.
"That's right, you are the lifeline of the He family, you can't fall yet!"
That sounded like Dad's voice.
"Child, I'm still watching you from that world!" This time, I also heard Mom's call.
My head felt hot, as if I had a fever. Waves of intense pain pulsed from my abdomen. A girl with a faint scent of perfume was comforting me beside me. I don't know how long it was before I finally woke from the void. As I opened my eyes, I found He Xiaoyu beside me, gently slicing an apple. Seeing me awake, she said, "Young Master, you were too impulsive. The doctor said the stab only injured your abdominal cavity; it's not serious. But if the dagger had moved even half an inch upward, I doubt I would ever be sitting here talking to you."
"I thought I had already died. Just now, in my dream, I heard the voices of my parents and my grandfather."
"Oh? Really? Look at your phone, you've received a few more strange messages!"
I quickly picked up my phone and saw it was from the "Dad" from before. I immediately replied, "Dad, I'm fine, don't worry!"
"Good child, I saw your heroic display. It's good that you're alright. You truly are my son. I think your grandfather in heaven would also be comforted."
"Dad, why don't you come out and see me? Are you not dead yet?"
"Of course I'm dead. Didn't you see my body before?"
"But, you..."
"I know what you want to say. Don't worry, I will continue to help you secretly from that world. In fact, it was with my behind-the-scenes help that you found Guo Dafu so easily this time. He Xin investigated so quickly, but she doesn't know it either."
"Ah? How is that possible?"
When I sent another message, this "Dad" didn't reply. I scratched my head, looking at the screen in bewilderment. He Xiaoyu said, "This can't be him. Perhaps that relative is impersonating him?"
"Is it my uncle?"
"He probably wouldn't, nor would he have any reason to. He's living in seclusion with Du Yuting, detached from worldly affairs."
"Maybe, I don't understand who that person on your WeChat is."
"It doesn't matter. Xiaoyu, thank you for staying with me. How are the others?"
"They are all interrogating Guo Dafu. Don't worry, they will handle it. You just need to rest and recover properly."
As He Xiaoyu finished speaking, the hospital room door was knocked upon. Zhang Keying pushed it open and walked in. Seeing me awake, she said happily, "Brother He Sheng, it's good that you're alright. I was terrified when I heard you were ambushed by the thugs. Oh, right, that woman is called Li Chunque, Guo Dafu's wife. Both of them are being interrogated now. Although they are extremely uncooperative, we are finding more and more evidence."
"That's good. Keying, you should be at the provincial department right now, helping Yuning find physical evidence!"
"I know, I just wanted to visit you. I heard you were hospitalized, and your fans have sent so many things. Look at this side of the hospital bed; luckily, no one is using it, it's piled high with chocolates, flowers, and plush toys."
Speaking of plush toys, I felt a little uneasy, as it reminded me of the doll murder case not too long ago.
I unwrapped a piece of chocolate sent by a fan and ate it with satisfaction. While it's true that people fear fame and pigs fear being fattened, sometimes being famous isn't a bad thing. At least more people care about me.
After Gao Mingqiang brought in all the flowers, I realized my hospital room was completely filled. Smelling the rich fragrance, I felt a sense of comfort wash over me.
He Xiaoyu stood beside me, like a valiant Buddha of War, her hands clasped, her demeanor focused. After chatting with me for a while, Gao Mingqiang and Zhang Keying also temporarily left the room; they had to get back to work.
As soon as they left, He Xiaoyu said to me, "This time, do you feel any change in your body compared to usual?"
"It feels fine. My physique has improved. I remember when I first became a forensic investigator, I often needed others to protect me and was afraid to take charge alone. With the experiences over the years, my abilities in all aspects are progressing."
"I believe both your father and your grandfather would be proud, Young Master."
I opened my phone and couldn't resist sending another message to the "Dad" on WeChat: "Regardless, I have to say thank you. I know that I was able to overcome this difficulty this time because you were secretly supporting me from behind the scenes."
This time, "Dad" actually sent me a victory sign. I didn't reply and couldn't help but smile.