220: Chapter 220 Sleeping Beauty

Cao Dewang stepped aside with an ugly expression. He didn't know if that officer had really called Deputy Bureau Chief Chen, but he didn't dare to verify it right now.

The officer separated the crowd of onlookers and quickly assessed the situation at the scene.

"Sir, may I ask, did you report this to the police?"

Hao Zhigang walked up and asked Zhao Xiaoshuai, putting on an act.

In reality, Hao Zhigang was the one Zhao Xiaoshuai had personally called.

Ever since his Comprehension was enhanced, Zhao Xiaoshuai felt like he had been enlightened; his sensitivity to many things had reached a new level.

Once he realized that the security guards here might be involved in this drugging and rape incident, he understood that Cao Dewang would certainly not allow this matter to blow up, as it would have a very negative impact on his family's business.

And for their Cao family to be able to run such a large bar, it was impossible for them not to have some connections in high places.

Even if he secretly taught this group a lesson afterwards, it wasn't what he wanted, because similar incidents would still happen again.

In order to effectively send these people to jail and try to achieve the effect of killing the chicken to warn the monkeys, he made this call to Hao Zhigang for help, hoping to use his background to withstand the pressure from the Cao family.

Facts proved that the Hao Family's background was indeed very powerful.

Seeing him like this, Zhao Xiaoshuai also cooperated and explained the sequence of events clearly.

Hao Zhigang nodded after listening and waved his hand: "Take all these people back, and those security guards too; invite them to cooperate with the investigation as well."

The group of security guards was shocked; ordinary people still had an extraordinary sense of awe toward the police station.

"We didn't do anything wrong, why are you arresting us?" "I didn't participate, this has nothing to do with me!" "Boss, what do we do?"

Silently noting everyone's different reactions and responses, Hao Zhigang continued: "We are just asking you to cooperate with the investigation, what are you afraid of? Could it be that you really have something to hide?"

The crowd immediately dared not make a sound. Hao Zhigang then turned back: "Mr. Zhao, based on your description, they likely used a small dose of flunitrazepam, and she needs to receive treatment as soon as possible."

"I called an ambulance, it should be arriving soon."

Before the words left his mouth, the ambulance staff quickly walked in.

"Which one is the patient?"

"The girl lying on the sofa."

After Zou Luyao was lifted onto the ambulance on a stretcher, and leaving a few officers to continue collecting evidence at the scene, Hao Zhigang took all the people involved back to the station for investigation.

However, Zhao Xiaoshuai still received some preferential treatment; at least he was able to have a driver take him there in his own car, while the others had to be escorted by police cars.

Left behind, Cao Dewang's face was extremely ugly.

This time he was really unlucky; not only did he fail to suppress the matter, but he didn't even know if something would really go wrong with Deputy Bureau Chief Chen.

When the time came, pulling one hair would affect the whole body; their competitors in the industry would definitely beat a dog in the water, and it was hard to say whether this seemingly glorious bar could continue to operate.

If he had known earlier, he really should have softened his stance towards that Zhao Xiaoshuai and asked him to show mercy.

Xing Tianjie gave this drinking buddy a meaningful look, then pulled Lin Yongbo away.

Based on Zhao Xiaoshuai's intentions, he not only wanted to blow this matter up but also make it a model case; even if this bar didn't go bankrupt, its performance would likely plummet.

After all, without the care from above, there were just too many places that could be investigated in such a large establishment, and his competitors wouldn't miss this opportunity.

Moreover, he hadn't listened to his advice earlier and had instead gone against Zhao Xiaoshuai. Otherwise, given Zhao Xiaoshuai's personality, there was a high probability that he would have offered compensation afterwards and not let him suffer a loss, but now, it was likely beyond saving.

And their family's main industry was this bar, which could be said to be an all-in investment, so the value of this friend was basically gone.

However, after all, they were just drinking buddies; if he was gone, he was gone.

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After finishing the statement, Hao Zhigang personally saw Zhao Xiaoshuai out.

"Those scumbags, I feel they must be repeat offenders. I don't know how many girls have fallen victim to them."

"Rest assured, Brother Zhao. We are professionals at dealing with such people; we will definitely dig up all their past crimes."

"Blue Moon has had cases occur before, but when we checked the surveillance, it 'happened' to be during their surveillance system upgrade, so all previous archives were gone."

"These businessmen only know how to protect their own interests!"

Hao Zhigang looked as if he was frustrated by the situation; it seemed he had encountered similar things quite often.

"I need to go check on that girl. I hope those scumbags didn't use too strong of a drug."

Because Zhao Xiaoshuai had already asked for the ambulance's destination before leaving, he successfully found Zou Luyao, who was still receiving treatment.

"Doctor, may I ask how the patient is doing?"

"What relation are you to the patient?"

"I am her... cousin. The police station just informed me that she had an incident at the bar, so I rushed over."

"Oh, then please pay her medical expenses first."

Having successfully bluffed his way into being Zou Luyao's cousin, this way, at least he could more easily obtain information and take care of her nearby.

Listening to the doctor, after emergency treatment, she was basically out of danger and would naturally be able to be discharged after waking up tomorrow.

However, there might be a certain degree of memory impairment, which is commonly known as a blackout.

He upgraded her to a single VIP room, sent the doctor away, and quietly observed Zou Luyao.

Her complexion was more haggard than the last time they met; the dark circles under her eyes that even foundation couldn't quite cover, as well as her chapped lips, all indicated that her recent health had not been very good.

But at this moment, she had a rare calm expression, without the deep melancholy she had last time.

It was a blessing in disguise, perhaps; she was finally able to get a good night's sleep.

Back at Blue Moon, he had noticed that Zou Luyao wasn't carrying anything on her.

Modern people would at least carry a mobile phone when they went out.

However, having no identification made it easier for him to pose as a family member; otherwise, the hospital would certainly have to follow regulations to verify her identity.

He readily paid the medical expenses, and since the hospital didn't want too much trouble, they just turned a blind eye.

After all, before the person regained consciousness, it was impossible for him to take her away from the hospital, and once she regained consciousness, everything would naturally be clear.

Although Zou Luyao was haggard, she still couldn't hide that stunningly beautiful face, second only to his Sister-in-law.

She was like a Sleeping Beauty, lying quietly there, exuding a fatal attraction, drawing every male who looked at her to want to rush forward and be the prince who kisses her awake.

Fortunately, Zhao Xiaoshuai had his Sister-in-law, that enchantress, to assist his cultivation daily, so he was able to hold back.

He helped tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear, and his gaze subconsciously drifted downward.

Zou Luyao's physical endowments were worthy of Cheat Dad's rating of 9 points; even lying flat on the bed, two hills still rose high, rising and falling rhythmically with her gentle breathing.

One of her hands was outside the blanket, receiving an IV drip; her fingers were slender and fair, and the blue veins were faintly visible.

He touched it lightly; it was a bit cold.

So, he felt duty-bound to wrap it with both his hands to warm her hand.

"It's quite soft."