Jiang Cong didn't want to make a fuss. The calmness in his dark eyes rippled out in circles, making him even more inscrutable.
Yang Heng had been waiting for Jiang Cong's answer.
Jiang Cong made a fist and coughed lightly. Then he half - truthfully said, "I have no impression. It might be one of the rescue team members, or maybe I crawled out of the fire unconsciously. Both are possible."
Yang Heng wanted to say something more. He always felt there was something fishy, but seeing Jiang Cong looking fatigued, he didn't press further. Instead, he said, "Professor Jiang, you should have a good rest. Zhang Lu is still in a coma for now."
After the doctor's examination, it was found that Zhang Lu was just physically weak and there were no other problems.
Jiang Cong let out a soft "hmm" and then half - closed his eyes.
The ward fell into silence.
Yang Heng moved lightly and slowly backed out of the ward.
The news that Jiang Cong had woken up quickly reached everyone in the police station.
That afternoon, the members of the police station's case - solving team and Director Wang came to visit Jiang Cong.
Since the subsequent case details still needed to be sorted out, after a simple greeting, Jiang Cong sent the team members back to the police station to work.
Director Wang saw that Jiang Cong had successfully rescued Zhang Lu. He felt that the case was about to be solved. As long as Zhang Lu woke up, everything would come to light.
In his excitement, he waved his hand boldly. "Professor Jiang, you should rest well these days. Yang Heng and Qin An will keep an eye on the case. You can rest assured."
Jiang Cong didn't think he needed such a long period of recuperation. After his physical strength recovered, those minor skin injuries would heal slowly even after he was discharged from the hospital.
"I..." Before Jiang Cong could speak.
Director Wang played the emotional card. "Professor Jiang, if it weren't for your assistance, the progress of this case wouldn't have been so rapid. If something happened to you, how could I explain it to my superiors?"
Jiang Cong fell silent and didn't decline anymore. He reluctantly agreed to rest for a few days.
Seeing this, Director Wang finally left contentedly.
Jiang Cong felt a bit helpless and stared blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought.
At this moment, there was a soft sound of the door opening.
Jiang Cong closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep. His ears twitched slightly.
The person who came saw that Jiang Cong seemed to be sleeping and tiptoed to the bedside.
Jiang Cong slowly opened his eyes. The blue - and - white hospital gown on him added a touch of laziness, and the collarbone exposed at the collar was extremely sexy.
Chen Er was startled by Jiang Cong, who suddenly opened his eyes. Seeing his appearance, she cursed in her heart that he was a demon.
Jiang Cong seemed to see through Chen Er's little thoughts. The corners of his mouth turned up, adding a touch of earthly charm to his cold face. "Did you come for something?"
Chen Er walked around Jiang Cong in circles and sized him up carefully from head to toe. Then she smacked her lips and said, "It's nothing. I heard you were hospitalized, so I came to visit you. Now it seems that you're not missing an arm or a leg."
Hearing Chen Er's teasing words, Jiang Cong lowered his eyes, lost in thought.
Chen Er was dissatisfied that Jiang Cong ignored her so much. She tried to get his attention desperately and said in an unruly tone, "Hey, the famous Professor Jiang, don't you want to show something for this great beauty's visit? Like promising yourself to me? Hehe."
At the end, she even put on a lewd little smile.
Jiang Cong watched Chen Er acting like a clown. Instead of feeling disgusted, he actually showed a real smile.
Chen Er was a bit stunned by Jiang Cong's sudden smile. For a moment, she forgot to react and was captivated by his "good looks".
"I'm afraid you can't handle it," Jiang Cong whispered.
"What?" Chen Er didn't hear clearly what Jiang Cong had said. She wrinkled her small nose and wanted to ask clearly what he had said.
The scheming Jiang Cong decided to tease Chen Er.
"Don't you even bring any gifts when you come to see me? You come empty - handed? Hmm?"
The last syllable rose, with a fatal allure.
Chen Er was a typical giant in words but a dwarf in actions.
Even though she had teased Jiang Cong before, it was just a casual flirt in daily life.
Now being countered by Jiang Cong, she was suddenly at a loss for words.
Chen Er mumbled in a low voice, "The gift may be small, but the thought is deep."
Then she had nothing more to say.
Jiang Cong didn't plan to let Chen Er off easily. He was like a big bad wolf, pressing on the weak and poor little red - riding hood step by step. "Really? Since that's the case, I'll be in the hospital for a few more days. You'll be responsible for my daily meals."
Chen Er didn't expect Jiang Cong to be so pushy. If she hadn't rescued Jiang Cong with her own hands, she would have suspected that the person in front of her with Jiang Cong's face had been replaced by someone else in the fire.
Chen Er's eyes began to roll. She smiled like a sly little fox. "Sure, I'll definitely cook for you well. I guarantee you'll never forget it."
Jiang Cong pursed his lips non - committally, looking as if he was saying "do as you like".
Chen Er jumped onto another hospital bed. The wide trouser legs were rolled up to her knees as she moved, revealing her shapely calves.
Chen Er swayed her legs from time to time, completely unaware that Jiang Cong's eyes were resting on them from time to time.
Jiang Cong withdrew his gaze. Seemingly tired, he gradually fell asleep.
Chen Er listened to the steady breathing beside her. His body rose and fell rhythmically. It seemed that he was really asleep.
Chen Er let out a sigh of relief and took off her disguise.
Yesterday, she sensed something was wrong, so she had been hiding secretly in a blind corner of the alley.
As she had expected, Jiang Cong found the hidden wall in the alley.
When all the rescue team members and Jiang Cong entered the house at the alley entrance, Ji Pei suddenly appeared.
His face was pale. He gave a cold smile towards the alley entrance, then took out a packet of something and lit it with a lighter.
Ji Pei seemed to sense Chen Er.
He turned his head and just met Chen Er's gaze in the darkness.
The emotions in that look were very complex, with both reluctance and relief.
Ji Pei silently said "Goodbye", then turned around and left in the opposite direction.
After Ji Pei left, a small flame sprang up, which was particularly eye - catching in the darkness.
Chen Er's heart sank. She ran forward and smelled the smell of turpentine in the air.
There was a thin layer of turpentine splashed at the base of the wall.
The fire grew from small to big. Chen Er held her breath for Jiang Cong, hoping that he could demolish the hidden wall before the fire spread to the house.
But it was still a step too late. Since it was a wooden house, it burned even faster.
Chen Er was worried about Jiang Cong's safety. Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, she slipped into the burning building.
After that, she dragged Jiang Cong out with all her might.
To avoid unnecessary suspicion caused by her appearance, Chen Er placed Jiang Cong in a prominent place to make sure someone would find him.