Upon answering the phone, Jin Ye discovered it was the police department calling.
"Mr. Jin, we found Miss Su at West City Park. We've already taken her to the hospital. Rest assured, she's fine, just caught a chill. The doctor gave her an IV drip, and she's asleep now."
Hearing the police officer's voice, Jin Ye's heart, which had been in his throat, finally relaxed.
He immediately got up and headed back.
An hour later.
Jin Ye arrived at the hospital where Su Ding was staying. He walked into the ward and saw Su Ding's fragile figure on the bed. A pang of pain shot through his heart.
She had been fine when they parted this morning, and now she was like this.
"What exactly happened? Who was it!"
Jin Ye clenched his fists tightly, his expression extremely grim.
He had promised before that he would never let Su Ding be harmed even in the slightest, yet here he was, breaking his promise again!
Just as he was consumed by self-recrimination, the sleeping woman on the bed suddenly stirred and mumbled groggily, "Jin Ye, go save your mother quickly!"
"It's okay, it's okay..."
Jin Ye said softly, gently stroking her cheek. Su Ding gradually drifted back to sleep, though her brow remained furrowed.
Seeing that Su Ding was still concerned about his mother even in her semi-conscious state made Jin Ye feel even more indebted to her.
After finishing his mother's call, he had begun searching for Su Ding.
During that time, he had been puzzled as to why his mother's resentment towards Su Ding had suddenly become so deep.
But seeing Su Ding in this state, he was too heartbroken to ask anything.
However, he was certain there must be some misunderstanding!
Jin Ye's expression gradually turned somber. He quietly walked out of the ward and closed the door.
"Officer He, how did you find Su Ding today?"
"Well, our officers were searching West City Park when they found a woman lying on a bench. Upon closer inspection, they discovered it was Miss Su Ding."
Officer He explained slowly, "We took her to the hospital, and the doctor said she was out of danger, so we called you. As of now, we haven't questioned her, but our men noticed she was wearing a suit jacket."
Officer He paused here and looked at Jin Ye before continuing:
"The material of this suit jacket isn't something ordinary people can afford; it's more like something only prominent figures of high society would be qualified to wear. We don't know if this person has any connection to Miss Su Ding's kidnapping or her appearance in West City Park?"
Jin Ye's brows furrowed even tighter, and he said in a deep voice, "Bring it over."
Soon, a young police officer brought over the suit jacket and handed it to Jin Ye.
Jin Ye recognized it immediately as a bespoke suit from a mid-tier luxury brand in country M, indeed not something ordinary people could wear.
People who could afford such clothing wouldn't need to be kidnappers.
So, the latter was more likely the case.
Jin Ye mused, "Alright, I understand. That factory shed seemed to have traces of blood. Although it's been cleaned, it should be recent. You should go and examine it to confirm his identity."
"Certainly, Mr. Jin, we understand."
Officer He replied respectfully.
Meanwhile, at the Central City People's Hospital.
Zhao Qin sat in a hospital room, accompanied by Zhang Lan, Xiaoxiao, and Huang Guifang. Their faces were grim, and they all looked disheveled.
"Fortunately, our Yueyue is blessed with good fortune, and the baby is fine. Otherwise, I would haunt that lowly woman even in death!"
Huang Guifang said indignantly, clenching her fists tightly.
The hospital had already examined Yueyue, and she had only experienced some slight fetal disturbance. She was now stable and out of danger, transferred to a regular ward.
But the thought that this had all been a charade, and her grandson had nearly been lost, fueled her anger.
At this, Zhao Qin sneered, "If I had known she would do something like this, I would never have brought her here. This vile woman! I'll kick her out of the house tomorrow. Guifang, don't worry, I will definitely get justice for you, Yueyue, and all of us!"
"Qin, you must keep your word!"
Although Huang Guifang's expression was unpleasant, she maintained a respectful tone when speaking to Zhao Qin.
Zhao Qin patted her hand and said firmly, "Don't worry."
At this point, Xiaoxiao suddenly chimed in, "I said this Su Ding was always faking it, but you all thought she had changed. Hmph, without some acting skills, how could an actress survive in the industry."
Zhang Lan, however, was a cautious person. She glanced at her daughter-in-law, Xiaoxiao, with a hint of displeasure.
After a moment's hesitation, she lowered her voice, "Qin, while that may be true, Su Ding is, after all, the woman Little Ye likes. Please don't ruin your mother-son relationship because of her."
Zhang Lan was not one for many words among them, but she was very earnest. She remembered everything Zhao Qin had said about Su Ding, but she also had her own opinions.
If Zhao Qin had truly succeeded in separating Su Ding and Jin Ye as she wished, they wouldn't have made the trip to Qingfeng Temple today.
Therefore, at this moment, she dared not speak too much about Su Ding.
It was possible that, in the future, Su Ding might indeed become the matriarch of the Jin family.
It was common for sons to abandon their mothers for their lovers.
"Zhang Lan, didn't you see what Su Ding did to us today? Jianye is also protecting Su Ding. If that's the case, then he shouldn't acknowledge me as his mother!"
Zhao Qin said fiercely, still enraged.
Just then, the door opened, and a woman in a red dress walked in, her charming face adorned with a gentle smile. "Sister Qin, please don't be angry. It's not good for your health."
She glanced at everyone and said, "It's very late now. Everyone should go back to sleep. We can discuss anything after we've rested tomorrow?"
Huang Guifang, concerned about her daughter-in-law Yueyue in the ward, nodded.
Zhang Lan and Xiaoxiao were also tired by now.
Zhang Lan said, "Yes, it's too late, we should be heading back too. The family driver is waiting for us at the hospital entrance. Qin, hasn't your Mr. Jin arrived yet?"