As Gu Zi's thoughts drifted, more visitors arrived at Xu Sheng's hospital room. This time, it was the police, dispatched from the local bureau, currently engaged in a hushed conversation with Xu Sheng's father.
Gu Zi, from where she stood, could make out their words. The officer leading the exchange, though accustomed to authority, softened his tone considerably in the presence of this man from the capital, speaking with visible deference.
"Sir, if you wish to file a complaint against your wife, we can process it immediately. Just say the word, and we will take care of the matter."
The man did not respond right away. Instead, his gaze drifted toward the hospital bed where Xu Sheng lay. A moment passed before he finally spoke. "Follow the legal procedures. No need to circumvent the rules."
