“When did you encounter those two kids yesterday? Where did it happen?”
“How many people robbed them yesterday? Did you see them hitting the kids? Were they armed?”
“Please describe everything that happened yesterday in detail—how they made their move, how the fight started, and what those people looked like.”
…
At first, it was the older officer asking the questions, while a younger one sat beside him, taking notes.
The lawyer Xie Yizhao had hired sat with them the entire time. Seeing that the questions were all routine and that the officers were treating Xie Heng with courtesy, he remained silent throughout.
The older officer asked many questions, and Xie Heng answered everything he knew truthfully. When he explained that he had been rushing to an exam and had only intervened because he accidentally stumbled upon the scene, both officers and even the lawyer showed a hint of surprise.
As for the two children from yesterday, it was unclear whether they were too young or just naturally mischievous. All they could say was that ‘bad guys’ had tried to rob them, trying to take their gold watches, and that a ‘Brother’ had saved them.
When asked for more details—who the robbers were, what their rescuer looked like, or even their parents’ phone numbers—they just shook their heads.
A female officer, finding them adorable and suspecting they were just scared of the police, even bought them snacks to coax them.
It wasn’t until they tracked down their parents through household registration records that they discovered just how fearless these kids were.
It turned out they had sneaked out while their nanny wasn’t looking, running away from home with gold watches and jewelry in their pockets, planning to sell them for travel funds so they could continue their escape.
“Uncle Police, do you want to buy this? I’ll sell it to you for 5,000 bucks—cheap!”
The little girl held up a gold watch and went around asking the officers if they wanted to buy it.
One of the officers, who came from a wealthy family, took one look and immediately recognized its value—nearly a million yuan!
Everyone in the station was amused. Where did these two little rascals come from?
Not only were they unafraid, but they also started loudly arguing in the station.
“The one who saved us was a Police Brother!”
“No! He was a Superman Brother!”
The officers were completely confused.
They eventually reviewed surveillance footage and traced the kids’ path back to the alley by the west gate of Mingli High School, where a boy had carried them out.
From there, it was easy to follow up. They quickly identified the school, found Xie Heng’s student record, and came to find him.
However, since there were no cameras in the alley, they had no idea what had actually happened.
So it really was him stepping in to help two complete strangers—on his way to an exam, no less?
The older officer gave Xie Heng a deep look.
It seemed he had misjudged this young man.
At first, he had assumed Xie Heng was just another spoiled rich brat who always stirred up trouble. The moment he saw that bright blue hair in the surveillance footage, it only reinforced the impression of a delinquent school bully.
But meeting him in person, the boy was polite and cooperative, going out of his way to explain everything clearly.
At first, the officer had wondered if the kids mistook Xie Heng for a cop because of his tall build and the black outfit that resembled a uniform. But with that hair? What kind of police officer would have blue hair?
After seeing Xie Heng in person, the old officer quickly understood.
A person’s character is in their eyes—especially to someone like him, with decades of investigative experience.
Xie Heng’s eyes were honest and fearless. When he spoke, his gaze didn’t waver, his black pupils were clear and sharp—one look, and you could see right through to his heart.
It seemed that despite his wealthy background, his family had raised him well.
More importantly, his fighting skills were impressive. One against three, yet he only suffered minor injuries—clearly, he had the upper hand. The officer had reviewed his past records at the station; every time a group fight broke out, he was always the one fighting the hardest and coming out with the fewest injuries.
He instructed the young officer to record Xie Heng’s injuries, focusing on his face, the back of his hands, his chin, and his abdomen.
When the injuries were mentioned, the boy looked slightly annoyed.
“I was holding a kid at the time and had to protect him. Otherwise, those three wouldn’t have been able to touch me.”
Seeing how competitive he was, Officer Zhang couldn’t help but chuckle and offer some advice.
“Listen, kid, it’s good to be a Good Samaritan, but you’re still a minor. You need to learn to protect yourself. Next time you run into a situation like this, especially when you have a child with you, get to safety first and call the police. Don’t try to handle it alone, it’s too dangerous!”
Xie Heng shrugged indifferently. “They were just three street thugs. What’s the worst that could happen?”
He wasn’t afraid of a one-on-four or even a one-on-five fight.
“That’s just luck. What if you ran into someone truly dangerous? What if they had a knife? Think about it. If you got hurt, how much would your parents worry?”
Xie Heng was momentarily speechless.
That… was a fair point.
If they had knives, and he was too focused on protecting the kid to dodge, he might not have walked away unscathed. If he ended up with a stab wound, his Dad would have to take care of him every night.
And Ms. Lu was so timid. She might actually faint from crying.
Xie Heng instinctively touched his stomach at the thought.
He’s very precious, he can’t let himself got hurt by a few thugs.
Seeing that he wasn’t talking back this time, the old police officer smiled in satisfaction.
A child who can listen to advice is a good child.
That was about all they needed to ask. After all, Xie Heng was still a patient and needed plenty of rest. The two officers got up to leave.
Xie Heng furrowed his brows, stunned for a moment.
That’s it? The questioning lasted less than half an hour.
He leaned forward. “Officer Zhang, can I ask a question?”
“Of course.”
Xie Heng asked, “How are those two kids from yesterday? Are they okay? And were those three thugs caught?”
Seeing his genuine concern, the old officer smiled and gave him an update.
“The two kids are fine. Their family picked them up yesterday and took them straight to the hospital for a check-up. They only suffered some minor external injuries, a few falls here and there. Luckily, they were bundled up in thick clothes, so nothing serious happened.
“The boy got hit on the head a few times, but the examination showed he’s fine.
“As for the suspects, they fled out of town yesterday. We should be able to catch them in the next couple of days.” Of course, the officer couldn’t disclose further details about the case, so he kept it brief.
Xie Heng felt relieved. That was good to hear.
As the officers reached the door, one of them turned back and said, “By the way, the kids’ family found out you’re from Mingli High School. They said they want to thank you, so they might call your parents.”
Xie Heng responded indifferently with an ‘Oh’ and curled his lips. “It was nothing, just a small thing. They’re making a big deal out of it…”
After the officers left, the lawyer exchanged a few polite words with Xie Heng before preparing to leave.
His job here was done.
“Wait a second,” Xie Heng stopped him. “Tell me, when those guys get caught, how many years will they get?”
The lawyer, though not a litigation expert, had enough legal knowledge to answer. “Robbery carries a sentence of at least three to ten years in prison. They attempted robbery, and since minors were involved, the final sentence will depend on the judge, but it’ll be at least three years.”
Xie Heng’s eyes widened.
That long?
Then, after thinking about it, he felt satisfied.
Good. Those thugs even went after little kids, so shameless. They deserved to be locked up and reformed.
The two officers left the hospital room and passed by Lu Xi in the hallway.
Noticing their uniforms, Lu Xi immediately figured they had come to take Xie Heng’s statement and couldn’t help but glance at them a couple of times.
She also overheard their conversation.
The younger officer said, “That high schooler has great skills and a strong sense of justice. It’d be a waste if he didn’t become a criminal investigator.”
The other officer chuckled. “His father isn’t just any ordinary person. If I remember correctly, he’s an only child, so he’ll probably inherit the family business…”
Lu Xi raised an eyebrow.
She kept walking, but her gaze dropped slightly in thought.
A criminal investigator…
That actually seemed quite fitting for Xie Heng.
Criminal investigators needed physical ability, which Xie Heng had. They also needed a strong sense of justice, and the police officer had just confirmed he had that too.
Most importantly, from a fashion designer’s perspective, Lu Xi imagined Xie Heng in a uniform and couldn’t help but feel her eyes light up.
He’d look absolutely dashing!
But becoming a criminal investigator wasn’t just a matter of choice. If she recalled correctly, the entry requirements for police academies were quite high.
Thinking about Xie Heng’s current grades… emmmm.
Lu Xi chuckled.
She was probably overthinking things. Whether he could get into a police academy was one thing, but his own aspirations mattered more.
Just a few days ago, this kid had been feeling lost, unsure about his future.
Lu Xi understood that Xie Heng wasn’t like Xu Jiaming—he wasn’t as mature or well-planned about his future. His journey would be longer, something he’d have to figure out on his own.
Besides, as the police officer mentioned, Xie Heng had a family business waiting for him. Who knew what Xie Yizhao had in mind for his son’s future? Would he expect Xie Heng to take over the company? That was uncertain.
However, based on what she knew about Xie Yizhao, he didn’t seem like the kind of overbearing parent who would forcibly interfere in his child’s choices.
As she pondered, Lu Xi arrived at the hospital room door.
She collected her thoughts and knocked before entering.
As soon as she opened the door, she saw Xie Heng looking in the mirror—the small mirror she had left there yesterday.
Lu Xi couldn’t help but laugh. “No need to check, you’re still the most handsome guy in this hospital.”
“…,” Xie Heng pursed his lips and casually put down the mirror.
He was just curious. Did he really look like a cop?
Lu Xi placed the thermos she had brought from home in the tea room. It contained hot porridge, which was all Xie Heng could eat for now. She took out a bowl and started pouring some in.
Just then, she heard footsteps outside.
Xie Heng, supporting himself against the wall, slowly made his way to the tea room doorway and shuffled inside.
Lu Xi glanced at him with disapproval. “Go lie down. Don’t push yourself.”
“No, you’re too slow. Let me help you.”
The young man scooted over beside her, looking innocent. “Besides, the doctor said I need to get out of bed and move around.”
Lu Xi had nothing to say to that. She recalled that the doctor had indeed said so, so she simply stepped aside, leaned against the fridge, and watched Xie Heng operate on his own.
“Did you finish the statement?” Lu Xi asked.
Xie Heng nodded, then seemed to remember something. His eyes flickered as he touched his tall nose with pursed lips. “The two officers just complimented me. Too bad you and Dad didn’t hear it.”
Lu Xi raised an eyebrow. “Oh? And what did they praise you for?”
“They said I can fight. Called me an enthusiastic citizen.” Xie Heng lifted his chin smugly.
Lu Xi suppressed a laugh and sighed regretfully. “Ah, what a shame. Next time, make sure to record it for us.”
Xie Heng paused while scooping porridge, the corners of his mouth curling up. “No need for that. Someone will call you both soon enough. Just wait.”
Lu Xi didn’t quite understand. “Call us? For what?”
“To compliment me, of course!”
Lu Xi studied Xie Heng’s expression carefully and couldn’t help but suspect he was running a fever.
She should call a nurse later to check this silly goose’s wound…
Seeing him floating on air and spouting nonsense, Lu Xi couldn’t help but bring him back to reality. “Did you study today? When’s your makeup exam? Are you ready?”
The boy, who had been in high spirits just moments ago, suddenly wilted.
Xie Heng’s hand tightened slightly around the spoon.
Oh no!
He hadn’t reviewed at all in the past two days, and the make-up exams were just around the corner.
Xie Heng immediately pushed aside the praise he had received—it was all fleeting. What truly mattered was climbing fifty ranks in the exam rankings!