Although Jamies was confident that the matter could be resolved quickly, he still looked somewhat surprised after hearing the police's explanation.
"So, this kidnapper is actually a serial killer who kidnapped this student to kill him, and had already committed four murders before this, three of which involved international students?"
"Yes, it was thanks to Mr. Xiao He that the situation was discovered in time, otherwise he would have been in grave danger."
The detective said with a serious expression, "This criminal is extremely vicious. We have been investigating him all along, but we never expected that this incident would lead to his arrest."
"As for those thugs, they clashed with the criminal at the time, which helped delay the kidnapping to some extent, so they can be considered to have done a good job. However, they also seem to be involved in a case of hiring someone to commit assault. We need to interrogate them further, as it may be related to Mr. Xiao He. You can arrange for a lawyer to come and find out more details."
Liu Rulan, who had been listening silently to the side, immediately became alert upon hearing the phrase "hiring someone to injure someone": "What does that mean? Who hired someone? Does that mean they were originally planning to cause trouble for Xiao He?"
“That’s right, this is what our initial investigation has revealed.” The detective nodded. “This group of thugs were originally following Mr. Xiao He, but they unexpectedly got into a conflict with the kidnappers on the road. Both sides sustained injuries. We are still asking for more details, so please wait patiently for the results.”
Liu Rulan turned around and looked Xiao He up and down: "Are you alright?"
Xiao He spread his arms wide and said nonchalantly, "I'm fine, Sister Liu, don't worry. I just made a call to the police when I was passing by."
Liu Rulan: "Okay."
Xiao He then looked at Jemis and apologized apologetically: "I'm sorry, Mr. Jemis, I've made you and Director Tannis worry. I hope my matter won't affect you."
The incident happened suddenly, and this was the only decision he could make.
Fortunately, it wasn't a big deal this time. He acted bravely and righteously, so no matter what, he shouldn't be blamed.
Xiao He subconsciously forgot the "brutal" scene he had not long ago: beating these people until they were covered in bumps and smashing the nose of the culprit.
I heard that those people all received a concussion, and they were vomiting violently during the interrogation. The perpetrator's nose was also broken, and he could only receive basic treatment at the hospital. If he wants to repair it later, he will have to go to a cosmetic surgery clinic.
The sad thing is that they all have serious cases against them now, so it's impossible for them to rest and recuperate properly. It would be a blessing if they could avoid any lasting effects after spending time at the police station.
But what does this have to do with Xiao He?
The most frustrated person right now is probably that serial killer. He had planned everything perfectly and almost succeeded, but then a "colleague" suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and he was arrested for such an absurd reason, becoming the most aggrieved murderer in the history of the police department.
Oh, and he'll soon become the first murderer with a crooked nose in the police station.
Jamie smiled and shook her head: "It's alright. Being able to catch such an important murderer this time is a guarantee for the safety of the people. The fact that you were able to safely rescue the victim is already something worth celebrating for everyone."
"I really didn't expect you to have such courage under such circumstances. I admire you very much."
Just as Jemies was speaking, Ban Zheyu finally composed himself and walked over with his second uncle.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Xiao, for your help this time."
Ban Heng bowed very solemnly to Xiao He, and then pressed down on Ban Zheyu's neck, making him follow suit.
After this experience, Ban Zheyu was completely convinced of Xiao He's abilities. He bowed even harder than his second uncle had, and his voice was choked with emotion: "Brother Xiao, thank you for saving my life!"
Xiao He quickly helped them up: "It's nothing, it's nothing, it was just a small favor. When you meet your own people abroad, you should help them if you can. You don't need to do this."
"No, you deserve our gratitude."
Ban Heng had already taken out his business card from his pocket. "I am the general manager of the operations department of International Fule Company. Please be sure to contact us if you need any help in the future."
"We are in too much of a hurry today to present a thank-you gift, but we will definitely prepare a generous gift and visit you in a few days to express our gratitude."
Xiao He felt the name sounded familiar, while Liu Rulan, standing beside him, had already put on a smile and accepted the business card that Ban Heng handed her: "I didn't expect Xiao He to save the Ban family's child. I guess this is fate!"
At this moment, Xiao He finally remembered.
Isn't that the company that the largest short video platform in China and abroad invested in?
The prefix "international" that Ban Heng just added means that he manages the international version of the short video ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) platform!
This identity is indeed quite useful to them, as it provides them with a strong backer when they develop their careers on this platform in the future.
It's unacceptable to let Han Zaiyu's online army take control of the situation on one side, while they still have to search for people in a roundabout and disorganized manner.
"There's no need for you to come and thank us. We've almost finished filming here and will probably be leaving the US in the next few days, so there's no need to trouble you any further. It's like we're destined to meet, and since you've encountered such a life-or-death situation, it's only natural that I would lend a hand."
Xiao He immediately launched into a long, eloquent speech.
Ban Heng showed a hint of regret on his face, but said very cooperatively, "That's a real pity. Let's wait until we get back to China! We'll visit again when we get back."
This time, Xiao He did not refuse, but simply smiled.
After they finished speaking, the police made a new discovery. An officer came over and asked Xiao He, "Mr. Xiao, do you know Mr. Quan Mingde?"
"Sorry, I don't know him."
Xiao He shook his head.
"Have you offended anyone recently? Do you have any suspects regarding this hired assailant incident?"
Xiao He shook his head again. His gaze met Liu Rulan's for a moment, and Liu Rulan immediately understood. She took over Xiao He's role, who couldn't speak directly, and began her performance.
Her face showed shock and anger: "That name is South Korean, right? Could it be related to what happened a while ago...? If we're talking about offending people, the only one who hasn't been on friendly terms with Xiao He lately is that one—"
She then deliberately stopped speaking, a complicated expression on her face: "But it shouldn't be that serious... it should just be a small matter."
The police officer immediately took the matter very seriously: "Please tell us directly, ma'am. We will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly."
"Oh well--"
Liu Rulan immediately launched into a long explanation of the controversy that had occurred online.
The young foreign police officer was hearing about this kind of entertainment industry gossip for the first time, especially involving two artists from other countries. His face was full of surprise. Ban Heng, who was standing to the side, had not left yet. He had heard the gist of the story and his face also showed some anger. He did not expect that this guy named Han Zaiyu would really have no shame at all.
He thought for a moment and immediately sent out a few messages via his mobile phone.
Before Xiao He could even say anything, Han Zaiyu had already been quietly blacklisted by Microsoft.
Although Ban Heng doesn't have the authority to directly block Han Zaiyu's account, and on the surface, Han Zaiyu's account appears to be functioning normally, ordinary internet users can no longer access Han Zaiyu's videos on their own.
However, compared to the flurry of negative rumors circulating on Korean online forums, Han Jae-woo's "silent" presence on foreign websites is far more devastating.
