Hit-and-run...
And the victim was Director Dong's mother...
Actually, even without Dong Xuebin saying anything, the Traffic Police Team had already taken action. Though it was past quitting time, they quickly contacted the relevant personnel and immediately pulled surveillance footage from the roads near the mall around eight-thirty. This wasn't the Capital City, and camera coverage was far from complete. Since the accident hadn't occurred at a major intersection, there were no cameras there. They could only inspect passing vehicles captured on other road segments one by one, while assigning several officers to investigate and collect evidence around the scene, hoping to find witnesses as well.
Ring, ring, ring. A phone rang in his pocket.
In the hospital corridor, Dong Xuebin answered. "Director Liang."
"...How is your mother?" Liang Chengpeng asked.
"She's on an IV. Her condition has stabilized for now."
"That's good. Don't panic yet. I've already sent more officers to investigate. We should have results soon." Liang Chengpeng took the matter extremely seriously. As soon as he received the report from his subordinates, he ordered an investigation. If necessary, they could even seal off intersections. Little Director Dong had offended plenty of people, and he worked in the Public Security System, a particularly sensitive field. Liang Chengpeng had therefore prepared for the worst. Besides an accidental traffic collision, it was also possible that someone wanted revenge against Director Dong and his family. No matter what, they had to find the hit-and-run driver!
After hanging up, Dong Xuebin returned to the ward. Looking at Luan Xiaoping lying on the hospital bed, he walked over, sat at the foot of the bed, and stroked his mother's hand. "Why aren't you asleep?"
Luan Xiaoping said, "I can't sleep. Have they found the driver?"
A vicious look crossed Dong Xuebin's face. "Not