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My voice trembled slightly, and the knuckles of my fingers gripping the phone turned white, almost digging into my flesh.
"What... what should I do?" I asked softly, a hint of despair in my tone. There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line before he slowly replied, "First, calm down and tell me everything that happened in detail."
I took a deep breath, trying to steady my chaotic emotions, and began recounting the events. My words came out quickly, punctuated by occasional sobs.
I spoke of the entanglements with Li Feng, Lu Zhi, and Duan Peng, explaining how I had been gradually drawn into this conspiracy. I omitted certain details and concealed the true nature of my relationship with them, stating only that I had caught their attention due to some financial disputes.
He listened quietly, occasionally responding with an "mm" to indicate he was paying attention. His pen moved swiftly across the notebook, sometimes pausing, sometimes continuing, as if he were untangling my chaotic narrative.
The room was silent except for the ticking of the wall clock and my slightly hurried breaths. After I finished speaking, there was a brief silence on the other end.
I anxiously awaited his response, my palms sweaty. Outside, the dim yellow light from the streetlamp filtered through the curtains, casting mottled shadows in the room.
"I understand," he finally said, his tone steady and calm. "Don't panic; I will do my best to help you. I will arrange a safe place for you to stay; you should go there for now."
"Thank you," I replied, my voice filled with gratitude as if I had grasped onto the last lifeline. The tension in my heart finally eased, and my taut body began to relax.
"I'll hang up now; I'll send you the specific address shortly," he said before ending the call.
I set down the phone and let out a long sigh of relief.
Walking over to the bed, I picked up the backpack I had prepared earlier. Inside were a few changes of clothes, some cash, and basic toiletries.
I quickly changed into inconspicuous dark clothing, removed my SIM card, snapped it in half, and tossed it into the trash can.
After altering my appearance, I glanced around the room I had stayed in for a few days with a mix of reluctance and determination.
Following Dr. Yang Mu's provided address, I found myself at Serenity Sanatorium located on the outskirts of town. The night had fallen, and under the dim streetlight, the sign for the sanatorium appeared particularly desolate.
I took a deep breath and pushed open the door to the sanatorium.
The lobby was empty, with only the on-duty nurse sitting behind the counter, idly flipping through a magazine.
I approached her and lowered my voice, saying, "My name is Li Jing. I have a reservation." The nurse looked up, scrutinizing me for a moment before checking her computer and nodding. "Alright, Ms. Li, please follow me."
I followed the nurse down the silent corridor to a room located in the corner.
The room was small, containing a single bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a chair. The simple furnishings gave me a slight sense of comfort.
I took out my phone, hesitated for a moment, recalling the strategy I had been told over the phone, and dialed Fang Ming's number. It rang for quite some time before being answered.
"Hello?" Fang Ming's voice sounded weary.
I lowered my voice further, trying to make it sound unfamiliar. "Officer Fang, I… I have some important leads regarding the Yu Hu Expressway Chain Collision…" My voice trembled slightly, and my palms began to sweat.
"Who are you?" Fang Ming asked cautiously.
"I… I can't disclose my identity right now, but the information I have is crucial and relates to key figures in this case." I paused before continuing, "For my safety, I hope you can come to Serenity Sanatorium in person. I'll be waiting in Room 302." I deliberately lowered my voice to sound more mysterious.
There was silence on the other end for a few seconds before Fang Ming replied, "Are you sure you have critical information?" His tone carried a hint of skepticism.
I tightened my grip on the phone until my knuckles turned white. "I'm sure! If you don't come, you'll regret it!" After saying that, I quickly hung up, my heart racing wildly.
I walked to the bathroom, removed the SIM card from my phone, snapped it in half, and flushed it down the toilet. After doing all this, I returned to the room and anxiously paced back and forth.
I kept thinking about how to handle the meeting with Fang Ming—how to navigate our conversation while ensuring my own safety and bringing Li Feng and Lu Zhi to justice. Outside the window, night had deepened; occasionally, an unknown insect chirped, adding to the night's tranquility. I walked over to the bed and sat down, gripping my hands tightly together as sweat pooled in my palms. Time ticked by slowly, and my anxiety grew with each passing second.
I stood up and walked to the window again, pulling back the curtains to look at the entrance of the sanatorium. A police car slowly drove in and stopped at the gate. My heart tightened; Fang Ming had arrived.
I took a deep breath, trying hard to remain calm. I walked over to the mirror to adjust my clothing before heading to the door to wait for Fang Ming's arrival.
A gentle knock sounded at the door. Instinctively gripping my clothing tighter, I took another deep breath before speaking up: "Come in."
The door creaked open slowly as Fang Ming and Chen Yan entered. Fang Ming was dressed in plain clothes and scanned the room with sharp eyes before finally resting his gaze on me. Chen Yan stood behind him, vigilantly observing our surroundings.
"Ms. Li Jing?" Fang Ming asked calmly, his tone revealing no emotional fluctuations. He sat down on the chair beside the bed while Chen Yan remained standing next to him.
I nodded absentmindedly as my fingers rubbed against the buttons on my sleeve. "Yes," I replied, my voice slightly trembling.
"You called saying you have critical information about the Yu Hu Expressway Chain Collision?" Fang Ming leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed intently on me.
I avoided his eyes and looked out at the pitch-black night sky. "That's correct." I paused before adding, "But first I need to ensure my safety." I clasped my hands together on my knees, rubbing my fingertips against each other—a telltale sign of my inner tension.
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