Images of Wen Rou's just now desolate smile reverberated in Mu Jinyu's mind, and he suddenly felt an unusual discomfort.
He felt some regret. Why hadn't he simply told her the truth just now, told her that she actually had nothing to worry about?
It made it seem as if the two of them were parting in life and death,
"Mr. Mu, let's go back to the station to give a statement,"
said the police officer who had been in the passenger seat earlier to Mu Jinyu.
Mu Jinyu nodded, saying, "Okay."
Seeing Mu Jinyu being so cooperative, the police officer was taken aback.
He had thought that Wen Rou must have been seriously injured, and Mu Jinyu was presumably her boyfriend, right? Under normal circumstances, he would stay by the hospital's side until he was certain that Wen Rou was okay before agreeing to go with him to the station to make a statement.
So, he was actually prepared for Mu Jinyu to refuse, and even thought to himself if Mu Jinyu became too emotional, they could take the statement later.
But he hadn't expected Mu Jinyu to be so calm. Once he tentatively asked, Mu Jinyu immediately agreed with a nod.
This made him begin to doubt whether Mu Jinyu cared about Wen Rou or not.
But if Mu Jinyu didn't care about Wen Rou, it seemed unlikely that he would have resorted to assaulting someone and smashing up the restaurant, right?
Even though that group of people seemed unharmed, and the owner of the smashed Fly Lounge claimed to have done it himself, his experience told him that these incidents were indeed related to Mu Jinyu.
It was confusing.
The police officer felt bewildered and decided not to think too much about it anymore. He then said to the officer who had been driving, "You stay here and keep watch, huh. Once the examination results are in, remember to notify us immediately."
"I understand," called back the other officer.
The officer nodded and said, "Mr. Mu, let's go."
"Mhm," Mu Jinyu responded.
Afterward, Mu Jinyu left the hospital with him, got into the police car, and headed to their police station.
Upon arriving at the station, the officer began questioning Mu Jinyu and recording his statement.
Mu Jinyu answered honestly.
The injury reports for the mean women who smashed Wen Rou's Restaurant had already come out, and they were completely uninjured, just like the onlookers who got beaten up.
Moreover, Chen Ping from the Fly Lounge had Wang Dayong take the blame for the smashing and assault.
Therefore, after Mu Jinyu finished the inquiry and recorded his statement, he was only given a slight reprimand. They cautioned him against impulse and the indiscriminate injuring of others, and that was it.
Chen Ping and her group's case, on the other hand, was much more serious: not only did they beat people and smash up the restaurant, but they also left their victims in a horrible state. With Wang Dayong not backing her up this time, once Wen Rou's medical report came out, they would have to face criminal charges.
But Mu Jinyu knew that with Mei Yinxue and Xu Tianzheng exerting pressure, this matter would definitely not be downgraded. It would absolutely be dealt with seriously, and they would surely have to serve a few years for intentionally injuring others.
Indeed, it didn't take long before Wen Rou's test results came out. The police officer in charge of taking Mu Jinyu's statement said to him with a complex expression that they had stirred up trouble this time and were likely headed to jail for a few years.
He was probing to see if the person behind those willing to exert pressure was indeed Mu Jinyu.
But Mu Jinyu just smiled faintly and said, "I've heard that the fat old hag used to be quite nasty. She drove away all the small business owners in her alley who were in the catering industry. Relying on some social connections and paying money to avoid trouble, she had always been safe and sound. This time she's caused a serious problem, and having to go away for a few years really is the cycle of karma, retribution is indeed absolute."
Although Mu Jinyu did not respond directly, the officer understood his meaning and didn't ask further, saying, "Mr. Mu, since things are wrapped up here, let me take you to the hospital to see your girlfriend. I reckon her test results should be out by now."
Mu Jinyu did not specifically point out that Wen Rou was not his girlfriend and nodded, "Okay, thank you for the trouble."
"No trouble at all, it's the least I can do." The officer stood up, gestured outward with his hand, and said, "After you."
The two left the police station, and the officer took Mu Jinyu to River City First Hospital.
Once inside the hospital and after pressing the elevator button for their floor, they just stepped out when another officer who had stayed at the hospital waiting for Wen Rou's results called to inform them that the medical report was out. The girl was fine, only suffering some minor injuries that did not require hospitalization—a bandage around her forehead would suffice.
"Phew, that's a relief." The officer who came up with Mu Jinyu sighed in relief upon hearing the news and turned to tell him the results.
After hearing the report, Mu Jinyu's expression did not change, and he simply nodded, "I see."
The officer, observing his calm demeanor, couldn't help but wonder why it seemed that he knew the girl would be okay all along?
The officer and Mu Jinyu found the room number and went in. Wen Rou had just finished bandaging her forehead wound, which was wrapped in a large swath of gauze, making her look rather frail. However, her complexion was much better than before.
"Wen Rou, I've come to pick you up," Mu Jinyu said with a smile as he entered.
"Hmm, I'm fine now. How did things go on your end?" Wen Rou asked with a hint of worry in her eyes upon seeing Mu Jinyu.
Before Mu Jinyu could answer, the officer who came in with him spoke, "He's fine. The investigation results are very clear; it was that group of people who assaulted you with malice. Now, they're going to pay a steep price for their violence."
After explaining to Wen Rou about their impending years-long prison sentence due to criminal charges, the officer looked deeply at Mu Jinyu, smiled, and said, "Since you're okay too, we'll be taking our leave now."
"Sure, take care, officers."
Wen Rou, relieved to hear Mu Jinyu wouldn't be facing trouble for fighting, also relaxed and bade them a warm farewell with a gentle smile.
Once the officers left, Wen Rou pulled Mu Jinyu to the bedside and asked, "What happened? Why are they suddenly going to jail for years?"
Wen Rou was a smart woman. She knew Chen Ping and her gang were always causing trouble but seemed never to face consequences. But this time, after attacking her, they were immediately sentenced to years in jail, which clearly indicated there was a problem.
Plus, she found Mu Jinyu difficult to read, so she suspected he might have had a hand in the matter.
Mu Jinyu didn't intend to hide it from her and smiled, "Well, I know they usually like to muddy the waters. They probably wouldn't have let those scoundrels face any real consequences, so I had someone intervene to ensure justice was served. That's why the outcome was reached so swiftly."
"But this…" Wen Rou hesitated, her face clouding with concern, thinking that Mu Jinyu might have paid a significant price.
Mu Jinyu chuckled, "Don't worry, they're all friends. They just showed their faces; there's no need to owe them any favors."
Although he said casually that they were only making an appearance and a greeting, that no favor was owed and he wouldn't owe them anything, in his heart, Mu Jinyu still felt like he was in their debt.