Gu Qichen said coldly, "Put aside company matters for now. From this moment on, you are only responsible for investigating this matter. Call Xiao back too."
Yu Jing's heart skipped a beat. "Yes!"
For the next two days, Lu Mingxi, Gu Qichen, Xu Wanwan, and others went to the hospital several times, only to be blocked by Qin family bodyguards at the entrance.
This time, Qin Yun didn't even show up because the Qin family had secured the entire villa.
The security was so tight that it was practically impossible for even a fly to get in.
There were also many reporters on the media trying to discreetly check on Qin He's condition. Not only was Qin He the eldest daughter of the Qin family, but she was also a makeup blogger with tens of millions of fans online, generating immense traffic.
The reporters all wanted an exclusive scoop, but their efforts were in vain.
Given the severity of Qin He's incident, the Qingcheng authorities were also taking it very seriously, as it had been many years since anyone dared to use firearms so brazenly in Qingcheng!
Three full days passed. Gu Qichen, Lu Mingxi, Xu Wanwan, and the others continued to visit the hospital daily. Even if they couldn't see her, they would wait in the small courtyard for a while.
The authorities, the Qin family, the Lu family, and even the Gu family were secretly investigating the mastermind behind this incident.
Unfortunately, most of the surveillance cameras on the small road near Mingyue Park were damaged, making it impossible to see what happened that night.
Mingyue Park covered a vast area, with several edges directly bordering the suburban forest, further lacking surveillance.
The incident caused a stir online for a while, and then the trending topic was quickly removed.
Only in the live stream of "Diligent Little Xiaoxiao" were Qin He's fans still looking forward, praying daily for Qin He's recovery.
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The Gu Residence.
Madam Gu paced anxiously in the living room.
Old Madam Gu emerged from the inner rooms and frowned upon seeing Madam Gu's distressed state.
"What's wrong? You seem so agitated. Did something happen?"
Madam Gu glanced at Old Madam Gu, forcing a smile. "Mother, it's just that Qichen hasn't been home recently, and I was wondering if I should call him."
She knew how much Old Madam Gu cared about Qin He. If the old lady were to learn that Qin He was on the brink of death, it was possible that before Qin He's accident, the old lady herself would fall ill from worry!
Qingcheng University.
At 10:30 AM, after a large lecture, Gu Ranran found Ming Xue.
Ming Xue had not come to school for the past few days!
Gu Ranran was worried about Qin He's safety. She had also gone to the hospital a few times but was turned away. When she called her brother, he had told her not to go.
Spotting Ming Xue ahead, Gu Ranran called out, "Ming Xue, wait up!"
Ming Xue stopped in her tracks and turned to see Gu Ranran rushing over, her eyes flickering slightly.
Gu Ranran caught up breathlessly. "Ming Xue, I have something to ask you!"
Ming Xue bit her lower lip. "You want to ask about my sister, don't you?"
"Yes! How is Qin He now?"
As soon as Gu Ranran finished speaking, she saw Ming Xue's beautiful large eyes filling with tears, which then fell like broken strings of pearls.
Ming Xue's appearance clearly indicated suppressed emotions, and Gu Ranran's heart sank with her tears.
"You, don't cry yet. How is her condition?" Gu Ranran's voice trembled slightly.
Ming Xue gritted her teeth. "My sister's condition is very bad, Ranran. Don't ask about this. We've all discussed it at home, and we can't disclose anything about this for now."
Gu Ranran's skin crawled.
What did "can't disclose anything" mean? As someone from a wealthy family, she understood the implications.
Could it be that Qin He was on the verge of death?
Gu Ranran clenched her fists. She had just begun to regard Qin He as her sister-in-law again; they were family!
Her voice trembling, seeing Ming Xue weeping so sadly, she hesitated to press for more details.
Ming Xue didn't say much more. She sobbed softly and said, "Ranran, don't ask about this for now. With such a major incident, I don't have the mood to tell you the details. In short—"
Ming Xue let out a quiet sob and didn't continue, turning and walking away.
Gu Ranran wanted to call her back, but now was not the time for comfort.
She could only watch Ming Xue leave, her lips pursed, pacing anxiously in the hallway.
After her large class, Gu Ranran had no more classes for the day. She hesitated for a moment before immediately returning to the old Gu residence.
Upon arriving at the old residence, Gu Ranran hurried to tell Madam Gu what she had learned from Ming Xue.
She was extremely anxious, wringing her hands together. "Mom, judging by Ming Xue's reaction, Qin He might really be severely injured. And looking at the news online, and the photos that were leaked, Qin He's car was shot through! There were so many bullet holes, the entire windshield shattered. The car was practically unrecognizable. Even the modified car ended up like that. Qin He... might be in grave danger."
Madam Gu's expression turned grim. "These assassins are truly lawless and arrogant!"
Qin He was now Madam Gu's re-acknowledged daughter-in-law. Her face was cold, and she was anxious, but for the moment, she didn't know what to do.
"Mom, I heard that Qin He's brother, Qin Yun, is not allowing anyone to visit! Why don't you go and see him tomorrow? You're an elder, so perhaps Qin Yun won't be able to block you!" Gu Ranran suggested anxiously.
Madam Gu's expression was somber as she shook her head. "Qin He is currently the young general manager of Qin Corporation. To put it bluntly, some of the company's affairs are managed and overseen by her, including the redevelopment project in the western district. That's an official project. If Qin He is truly in trouble, this project will undoubtedly be subject to significant fluctuations. He won't let anyone see Qin He!"
"Ming Xue said the family had discussed not to disclose it, perhaps for this very reason." Madam Gu explained, her heart sinking. It seemed Qin He's condition was far from good.
Gu Ranran's eyes welled up with tears, and a sense of sadness suddenly washed over her.
"Mom, we should tell Brother about this."
Madam Gu clenched her hands. "You go and tell your brother. He must be very anxious right now."
Knowing that Qin He had suffered such a terrible incident, Madam Gu felt anxious and distressed.
She did not forget to instruct Gu Ranran. "Just don't let Grandma know. She can't handle this news right now!"
Gu Ranran looked worried. "It's the weekend in a couple of days, and Qin He promised Grandma she'd visit her weekly. What excuse can I give if she doesn't come this week?"
"I'll figure out a way to keep this from your grandmother. You just need to tell your brother what you know," Madam Gu said.