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Hearing the command from the Tall Man, the Man in Black behind him left the stage with a check, and the sound of his powerful footsteps echoed through the empty hallway as he descended the stairs.
The man's gaze was so vicious that it made Liu Jian, who had seen many ruthless criminals in court, tremble slightly. Not to mention Autumn Wind, who had a deep-seated fear of Hao Di Building.
Autumn Wind's body trembled uncontrollably, her outstretched hand remained unwithdrawn even after the man had taken the check for a long time. All her thoughts seemed to be instantly sucked away, leaving her mind blank.
Noticing Autumn Wind's terror, Liu Jian gently placed his large hand on her arm, softly pressing it down and pulling her into his embrace to comfort her. However, Autumn Wind remained as still as a wooden figure.
Having left her mother's embrace, Yusha finally broke down again and cried out recklessly. Her cries snapped Qiu Feng, who was on the ground, back to reality and awakened the unconscious Autumn Wind. Of course, it also drew a disgusted frown from the Tall Man.
Qiu Feng used all her strength to get up from the ground. She wiped her tears and glanced at Autumn Wind hiding behind Liu Jian before slowly walking toward the sobbing Yusha.
Yet, Autumn Wind read a hint of resentment in Qiu Feng's eyes—yes, a barely perceptible and incomprehensible anger.
Just as Autumn Wind was surprised by Qiu Feng's strange gaze, something even more unexpected happened.
The high-heeled man who had been standing in front of Autumn Wind and Liu Jian quickly rushed in front of Qiu Feng and snatched crying Yusha from her hands.
"What are you doing?!" Qiu Feng screamed before being pushed down to the ground by the man.
"What are you doing? Please stay calm!" Liu Jian also spoke up after Qiu Feng's scream.
"Shut up!" the man shouted harshly. "What I want to do is none of your business! I hate children crying; this girl has been crying since I first saw her... it's driving me crazy!" The man gripped Yusha's arms with a fierce expression.
The man held Yusha's arms too tightly; she cried out in pain, her face turning red as if she were about to suffocate.
Hearing Yusha cry so pitifully, the man laughed heartily. He grabbed Yusha's hand and twisted her around like she was on a swing, sometimes hanging her upside down by her feet and then violently tossing her into the air.
Yusha's cries grew louder, but the man's laughter became increasingly wild. After several rounds of torment, Yusha fainted.
"Dead girl! Wake up!" The man kicked Yusha's face, but she showed no reaction. He then grabbed her hair and pulled her up from the ground.
Qiu Feng was collapsed on the floor, already in tears, watching her daughter being toyed with like a doll. She felt a deep despair and rushed forward to snatch Yusha away, but was firmly held back by other men in black.
Autumn Wind's anger had reached a boiling point. She clenched her fists, wanting to charge forward, but was held back by Liu Jian. Seeing Qiu Feng in such agony made Autumn Wind's heart ache as if it were being pricked by needles.
A ringtone sounded from among the men in black. "Yes, okay, understood!" After hanging up, one of the subordinates approached the man. "Boss, the check is fine..."
"That's good..." A faint smile appeared on the man's face as he gently picked up Yusha and rocked her lightly in his arms, resembling a loving father. Then, in an extremely perverse tone, he said, "Wow, the girl is asleep! Sleep well now!"
Suddenly, sirens blared from outside, and a voice echoed through the intercom: "Attention upstairs! Release the hostages immediately! Release the hostages!"
"Damn it! You dared to call the police!" The man's previously gentle tone turned fierce as he quickly walked to the edge of the platform and leaned over to look down.
What had been an empty space below was now filled with countless armed police officers, ready to storm the building.
"Who called the police... are you looking for death?" He glared viciously at Qiu Feng.
Qiu Feng blinked her innocent eyes and shook her head gently.
The man turned his gaze to Autumn Wind, who trembled with her lips unable to make a sound.
One of his subordinates hurried forward. "Boss, we should leave immediately; it's for the best!"
Hearing the suggestion from his subordinate, the man frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and casually placed Yusha on the stone platform.
"We're leaving!" The man waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to depart.
In the blink of an eye, a group of people vanished from the platform.
Autumn Wind, Liu Jian, and Qiu Feng's eyes all turned towards Yusha. The stone platform was narrow, not even as wide as Yusha's shoulders. If Yusha moved even slightly at this moment, she could easily topple off the platform.
Qiu Feng trembled as she stood up from the ground. The pain from being beaten made her movements slow. She approached Yusha slowly like an old woman, whispering, "Baby, please don't wake up!" She prayed silently.
Autumn Wind also controlled her breathing and moved slowly towards Yusha.
"Mommy..." Yusha suddenly made a sound, her hand moved slightly.
"Baby, don't move... don't move!" Qiu Feng panicked and rushed towards Yusha with all her strength.
"Woo woo, Mommy, it hurts..." Yusha's body shifted slightly but fell like a leaf into the abyss. "Mommy, ah..."
Qiu Feng's fingers caught a strand of Yusha's soft hair; after a moment of smoothness, it slipped away from her fingertips.
"Bang!" The sound of a massive object falling echoed.
"Yusha..." Qiu Feng's piercing cry shattered the silence of the air.
Liu Jian stepped forward and hugged Autumn Wind's head, unwilling to let her see this scene.
Someone really is going to leave...
A few minutes later, a police officer climbed onto the stage. After a brief inquiry, the police secured the scene, and several female officers came forward to escort the paralyzed Qiu Feng down the stairs.
Autumn Wind's mind became chaotic again, her body feeling as if it were being violently struck by a shark that had caught the scent of blood, its roar disrupting all her thoughts.
She broke free from Liu Jian's embrace and stumbled to the edge of the terrace. Below, Yusha's thin body was already covered with a foot of white cloth, surrounded by splatters of blood.
Liu Jian's silver Mercedes appeared so insignificant, the sunlight glinting off the car in dazzling flashes.
Autumn Wind stood dazed, her hand touching the cold stone platform. She leaned down to look but was pulled back by Liu Jian.
Her head nestled into Liu Jian's embrace as she imagined what it must have been like for Chen Shanni when she jumped—did Qiu Mowen also look down at herself like this?
Was she also so insignificant?
The police politely asked Autumn Wind and Liu Jian to go downstairs to take a statement. The rookie-looking officer glanced at Autumn Wind's protruding abdomen and made a respectful gesture inviting them to follow.
Autumn Wind's legs moved like a wound-up machine, mechanically and uncontrollably racing downstairs, with Liu Jian closely following to prevent her from falling.
But just as Autumn Wind exited the building, her legs became weak and unresponsive. Liu Jian held her up firmly to keep her from collapsing.
The officer downstairs glanced at the two of them, recognizing Liu Jian and Autumn Wind, and smirked slightly. "What are you two doing here again?"
He looked up at the stage and then at the blood on the ground, shaking his head helplessly. "Come on, let's go take your statements."
Not far away, in another police car, the low sobs of Qiu Feng could be heard. Two short-haired female officers were taking notes while handing her tissues to wipe her tears.
No matter how the Female Officer questioned her, Qiu Feng only cried and did not answer any questions.
The officer taking notes helplessly closed her notebook and sighed heavily, "Sister Zhao, I can understand your feelings, but..." Qiu Feng continued to respond with silence.
"Well, forget it. Let's call her family!" the officer said helplessly to another female officer.
Autumn Wind passed by the police car and involuntarily stopped. She released the hand that Liu Jian had kept on her waist and slowly approached Qiu Feng.
Liu Jian tugged at Autumn Wind from behind, signaling her not to go over.
Ignoring Liu Jian's pull, Autumn Wind stepped forward to Qiu Feng, "Sister Zhao?" she called out.
Hearing someone call her name, Qiu Feng looked up. Her originally flushed face had streaks running down it due to the tears washing away her heavy makeup.
Upon realizing it was Autumn Wind, a glimmer of light appeared in Qiu Feng's eyes. This light quickly turned into a blazing fire as she sat up from the police car.
She leaned close to Autumn Wind and extended her slender fingers, gripping Autumn Wind's neck. Her sharp nails dug into Autumn Wind's delicate skin. "Why did you call the police? Why did you bail on me! Why! You caused Yusha's death! It was you!"
As she screamed, her grip tightened, and Autumn Wind soon found it hard to breathe.
Qiu Feng's movements were too swift. By the time Liu Jian reacted, Autumn Wind's face was already turning red, her mouth opening and closing like a Carp caught on a hook.
"You crazy woman, let her go!" Liu Jian stepped forward and forcefully pulled Qiu Feng's hands off Autumn Wind's neck. With a strong push, Qiu Feng fell to the ground.
"Why, why!" Qiu Feng lay on the ground, hoarsely lamenting.
At the moment Qiu Feng clutched her own neck, Autumn Wind truly thought she would die. "Cough, cough..." She coughed loudly, gasping for breath, tears, mucus, and saliva mixing together, sticking messily to her face.
Liu Jian gently patted her back from the side. After Autumn Wind caught her breath, he comfortingly pulled her into his embrace. "It's okay, it's okay!"
However, Autumn Wind pushed Liu Jian away and, with a hint of hesitation, slowly walked toward Qiu Feng. She crouched down, her slightly protruding belly making her movements appear awkward.
Liu Jian looked at Autumn Wind with a puzzled expression.
Autumn Wind's hands pressed against the ground as she suddenly knelt before Qiu Feng. "I'm sorry, it's all my fault!"
"Autumn Wind, it's not your fault..." Liu Jian's voice emerged low from his throat.
If the police's arrival had led to Yusha's death, then undoubtedly he was the one holding the knife.
Liu Jian uneasily thought as he glanced at Qiu Feng with a sense of guilt.
Qiu Feng raised her head and looked at Autumn Wind kneeling before her. Her emotions completely broke down as she began to cry loudly.
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