along that the one lying on the 'bed' was me""It wasn’t that long ago!" Xia Tian blinked his eyes, "When I pulled back the blanket, I only then smelled your body scent, and realized it was my beautifu...Chapter 1049: Already Scared Away

"Group Leader Shi, I won't see her. As long as she's fine, that's all that matters. It's a bit inconvenient for me to meet with her right now," Ning Jie hesitated slightly before ultimately declining Shi JinSong's suggestion. "But it would be麻煩你來我這裡一趟，我把獎金給你，我這裡隻有現金，冇法網上轉賬。" (I麻煩you to come here once, I'll give you the bonus, I only have cash, can't transfer online.)

Upon hearing that Ning Jie was really going to give a bonus, Shi JinSong felt excited inside but still politely declined: "Miss Ning, how could I accept this In fact, for Miss Zhang's safe return, we didn't do much."

"Group Leader Shi, regardless of anything else, you've all worked hard. And I keep my word; since Zhang Dan has returned safely, the bonus I promised will naturally be given," Ning Jie said indifferently: "Anyway, please come over when you have time. Also, I hope the police can catch the kidnappers who took Zhang Dan, I don't want her to face similar dangers again."

"Alright then, I'll start by asking Miss Zhang some questions first and will pay a visit to Miss Ning later," Shi JinSong didn't decline any further. In this day and age, some policemen accepted bribes; Shi JinSong certainly wouldn't do such things, but if he wasn't willing to accept the bounty offered by victims' families or friends, that would be foolish.

"Group Leader Shi, you can ask more detailed questions about the kidnapping issue, but please don't pry too much into unrelated matters. Understand" Ning Jie's tone carried a hint of warning, and she could clearly sense that Shi JinSong was quite afraid of her. So, she decided to use this advantage to make him obedient, which would also reduce troubles for herself and Xia Tian. As for why Shi JinSong was afraid of her, she didn't care to know or investigate further.

"Yes, I understand. Miss Ning, you can rest assured that I'll be mindful not to overstep," the tone of Shi JinSong became more respectful.

Only after Ning Jie hung up did Shi JinSong put away his phone and enter the ward with a radiant smile on his face: "Miss Zhang, are you feeling better"

"It's fine, thank you Officer Shi." Zhang Dan felt a bit overwhelmed because she noticed that Officer Shi Jinsong had been unusually polite to her. Logically speaking, as the head of the Major Crimes Unit in Wanggang City Police Department, he didn’t need to be so courteous towards an ordinary girl from another place.

Officer Shi glanced at the other policeman inside the room and waved him away, leaving only Zhang Dan and himself in the hospital ward. As for Chu Fan, he wasn't in this particular ward.

After closing the door to the ward, Officer Shi walked back towards Zhang Dan, making her feel a bit anxious; did this police officer have ulterior motives

"Miss Zhang, your friend cares about you very much. However, she can’t see you right now, so I suggest that you refrain from contacting her for the time being," Officer Shi said.

"Officer Shi, are you referring to Ning Jie" Zhang Dan asked hurriedly; at this point, she began to realize that Shi Jinsong’s politeness towards her might have something to do with Ning Jie.

"As long as Miss Zhang understands the situation, it's all good," Officer Shi indirectly confirmed. He then pulled out a business card and handed it to Zhang Dan: "If you encounter any trouble in the future, feel free to call me directly; I’ll certainly do my best to help."

"Thank you, Officer Shi." Zhang Dan accepted the card; having someone who could assist her here was indeed beneficial. She also quickly understood that there must be a connection between Shi Jinsong and Ning Jie, meaning she might be able to reach out to Ning Jie through him.

“By the way, Miss Zhang, I didn't have time to ask this earlier on our way here: do you know who those kidnappers are” Officer Shi started asking crucial questions. He added at the end, "Your friend hopes that we can catch them, so you’ll be safer in the future."

"Kidnappers" Zhang Dan was stunned for a moment, then her expression changed and she said anxiously, "Inspector Shi, please inform Ning Jie as soon as possible. Those kidnappers are actually assassins; they’re after both her and Xia Tian."

"Her and Xia Tian" Shi Jin Song paused in surprise before asking with some confusion, "Miss Zhang, who exactly is this Xia Tian you're talking about"

"The man she’s with!" Zhang Dan said urgently. "Those assassins must think I’m close to Ning Jie; they’re trying to find out something from me about them!"

Shi Jin Song pondered for a moment before taking out his phone and finding a photo. He asked, "Miss Zhang, is the Xia Tian you mentioned this person here"

"Yes, that’s him!" Zhang Dan nodded.

"Miss Zhang, please don’t mention this name again in the future, okay" Shi Jin Song's expression turned serious as he lowered his voice, "Remember, he now goes by the name Song Si. The surname is Song from the Tang Dynasty and the given name is Si meaning death. At least until Miss Ning contacts you once more, please don’t mention this name!"

Shi Jin Song was an experienced detective who quickly realized that Xia Tian might actually be Song Si’s real name, and using it now could be very dangerous. Given the circumstances, he couldn't afford to let anyone know his true identity, so Shi Jin Song became quite anxious.

"He… He goes by Song Si now" Zhang Dan was taken aback. How did Xia Tian come up with such an odd name

"Miss Zhang, don't pursue Mr. Song's name issue anymore. You just said those assassins were after them, so do you know who these assassins are Do you remember what they look like" Shi Jinsong asked.

"I'm not very clear about it, but Officer Shi, you also don't need to go find those assassins; they've already been scared off." Zhang Dan's expression was quite strange.

"Scared off" For a moment, Shi Jinsong thought he had misunderstood. Assassins were actually scared off Scared off by whom

"They were scared off by Xia Tian... uh, the person now called Song Si." Zhang Dan still couldn't quite wrap her head around it; who was this Xia Tian that could scare away a few assassins just like that

Pausing for a moment, Zhang Dan added: "In any case, they were afraid at the mention of his name and then ran off. They said after leaving, they would call the police to find me, and indeed, Officer Shi, you guys came right after. But now these assassins have fled; there might be others still out there. So Officer Shi, you must help me convey this message to Ning Jie and tell them to be careful."

"Miss Zhang, rest assured, I will inform her immediately." Shi Jinsong forced a smile but was internally unsettled—what kind of formidable person could make assassins flee at the mere mention of his name

At this moment, Shi Jinsong felt relieved; he was glad to still be alive and that he had not acted against Ning Jie's wishes in any way during this incident.

Aftthoughts for a bit, Shi Jinsong said to Zhang Dan again: "Miss Zhang, I have something urgent to attend to outside. Rest here safely."

"Alright, Officer Shi." Zhang Dan nodded.

Shi Jinsong turned and walked out. After a few steps, he came back: "Miss Zhang, don’t tell others about the things you just told me. If any other police officers take your statement later, say that you know nothing. Also, remind your boyfriend not to talk carelessly; otherwise, it might cause trouble for Miss Ning."

"Understood." Zhang Dan nodded again. "Officer Shi, I know what to say."

Only now did Shi Jinsong feel at ease and leave. After giving a few instructions to the police officers guarding the hospital, he left quickly.

When leaving the hospital, Shi Jinsong passed by a group of people and couldn’t help but look back. Among them was an exceptionally beautiful woman in a suit that made him turn around to get a better look, but when he did, all he saw was her stunning silhouette.

Although Shi Jinsong felt a bit regretful, he was no longer in his forties and wasn’t at the age where one’s blood boiled with vigor. Besides, he was anxious to find Ning Jie, so he quickly turned around and continued on his way, soon driving away.

Of course, Shi Jinsong didn’t realize that the stunningly beautiful woman who had caught his attention just now was none other than the famous goddess doctor of Beijing city—Yi Xiaoyin, one of the four most renowned beauties in the city.

Although she and Fan Ziliang had parted on bad terms before, when he called her today, Yi Xiaoyin answered. When Fan Ziliang asked if she could help with a few patients, she didn’t immediately agree. But after learning that these patients fell into a coma because of an argument with Dr Song Si (meaning "Dead"), she readily agreed without hesitation.

Although she hadn’t yet figured out how to take revenge on the shameless man who had taken over her body, she wouldn’t miss any opportunity to cause him trouble.

However, after arriving at the hospital, she was a little puzzled. She originally thought he would be a patient at Huiren Hospital run by Fan Ziliang, but instead, it turned out that he was a patient of this central hospital. Of course, in Wanggang City, both hospitals were quite famous; the Central Hospital was the largest public hospital, while Huiren Hospital was the most renowned private one.

Under Fan Ziliang's guidance, Yi Xiaoyin entered a ward and saw an unconscious man lying on the bed. He was none other than Detective Li Si, a celebrity police officer in Wanggang City.

"Is it him" Yi Xiaoyin glanced at the comatose Li Si and asked indifferently.

"Yes, Miss Yi, he is one of this batch of patients," Fan Ziliang nodded.

"Ah Jiu." Without paying further attention to Fan Ziliang, she simply called out softly.

Ah Jiu immediately took out a handkerchief and placed it on Li Si’s wrist. At this point, Yi Xiaoyin put her fingers over the handkerchief on Li Si's wrist and began taking his pulse.

About a minute later, Yi Xiaoyin withdrew her hand, while Ah Jiu threw the handkerchief directly into the nearby trash bin with an expression of disgust. It seemed that this girl now despised every man she came across.hem were some familiar faces like Jiang Feng and other basketball team members, as well as several strangers. Xia Tian soon spotted Shu Jing’s father, Shu Shiming; his face was swollen and he looked b...