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Chapter 182 I Plead Not Guilty
Upon hearing Qin Yishen's reply, a flash of anger crossed Jiang Man's eyes. She bit her lip, tears blurring her vision again: "Investigation, investigation, is the investigation more important than my daughter's life? That bastard driver, how could he be so heartless!"

Qin Yishen gently pulled Jiang Man into his arms, patting her back to comfort her, "I know you're upset, and I'm angry too. But we have to trust the police; they will definitely investigate thoroughly. Right now, the most important thing is Shi Ning. We need to take good care of her and wait for her to wake up."

Shi An clenched his fists, his face filled with anger and resentment: "When I see that driver, I will never let him get away with this! If my sister suffers any aftereffects, I will never forgive him!"

Chen Yu's eyes were filled with determination. He stood up, walked to Shi An's side, and patted him on the shoulder: "Shi An, let's not act rashly. The most important thing right now is to help Shi Ning recover as soon as possible. Once she's better, we'll settle accounts with that driver together."

Days passed, but Shi Ning still did not wake up.

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen's faces were etched with exhaustion and weariness, their eyes filled with anxiety and anticipation.

Shi An and Chen Yu have both lost weight. They stay at the hospital every day, hoping to get good news from Shi Ning as soon as possible.

That day, Chen Yu sat at the door of the intensive care unit as usual, staring blankly at the door of the ward.

Suddenly, his phone rang. It was the police calling. Chen Yu's heart tightened, and he quickly answered, "Hello, officer, is there any news?"

A stern voice came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Chen, we have investigated the driver's situation. He caused the accident due to fatigue. We have detained him according to law, and will proceed with the case according to legal procedures."

Chen Yu gripped his phone tightly and said angrily, "Driving while fatigued? Because of his negligence, I... Shi Ning is still lying in the intensive care unit. He must receive the punishment he deserves!"

The police officer sighed and said, "We understand how you feel, and we will handle this fairly. Also, how is Miss Shi Ning doing?"

Chen Yu took a deep breath and said, "He hasn't woken up yet. The doctor said he's still under observation."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yu told Jiang Man, Qin Yishen, and Shi An the news. A hint of relief appeared on Jiang Man's face: "Fortunately, the driver who caused the accident has been caught. I hope the law will punish him severely."

Qin Yishen nodded and said, "In any case, this is good news. Now we still need to focus on Shi Ning."

Just then, the door to the intensive care unit suddenly opened, and the doctor came out.

Jiang Man and the others immediately surrounded them, their eyes filled with anticipation.

The doctor looked at them and smiled slightly: "Shi Ning's condition has improved somewhat. Her vital signs are gradually stabilizing. Although she is not completely out of danger yet, she has shown signs of waking up."

Upon hearing the news, Jiang Man was so excited she almost fainted. She gripped the doctor's hand tightly: "Doctor, is it true? Is there really any hope that Shi Ning will wake up?"

The doctor nodded: "Yes, you need to continue to monitor us closely these next few days, and let us know immediately if anything happens."

Jiang Man, Qin Yishen, and the others thanked them repeatedly, their hearts filled with joy and hope.

Over the next few days, Shi Ning's condition improved.

Finally, on a bright and sunny morning, Shi Ning slowly opened her eyes.

When Jiang Man saw Shi Ning wake up, tears welled up in her eyes: "Shi Ning, my precious daughter, you're finally awake!"

Shi Ning looked at her family and smiled weakly, "Mom, Dad, what... what's wrong with me?"

Qin Yishen gently held Shi Ning's hand and said, "Baby, you were in a car accident, but you're alright now. Rest well, you'll recover soon." Shi Ning nodded, her eyes filled with confusion and fear.

Chen Yu stood aside, watching Shi Ning wake up, and a huge weight was finally lifted from his heart.

He stepped forward and said softly, "Shi Ning, you're finally awake. You scared us to death."

Shi Ning looked at Chen Yu, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes: "Brother Chen Yu, thank you for always being with me."

During the subsequent rehabilitation process, Shi Ning's body gradually recovered.

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen took meticulous care of her every day, and Shi An and Chen Yu also frequently visited her, bringing her all sorts of delicious food and fun activities.

However, a deep shadow was left in Shi Ning's heart.

She often has nightmares at night, dreaming of being hit by a car.

Every time she woke up, she would be covered in cold sweat and trembling with fear.

Chen Yu noticed Shi Ning's unusual behavior. He hugged her tightly and comforted her gently, "Shi Ning, don't be afraid. It was just a dream. It's all over now."

Shi Ning hugged Chen Yu tightly, tears streaming down her face: "Brother Chen Yu, I'm so scared, I don't want to think about that again."

Chen Yu gently patted Shi Ning's back and said, "It's okay, I'm here. I'll protect you. We'll face this together, and we'll definitely overcome this."

As Shi Ning gradually recovered, time slowly passed. Just when everyone thought everything was moving in a positive direction, the police found Jiang Man's family again.

The police officer told Jiang Man, Shi Ning, and others with a serious expression that although the driver had been detained, he refused to admit during interrogation that he was driving while fatigued and was trying to shirk responsibility.

Now, Shi Ning, Jiang Man, and others need to cooperate in taking detailed statements in order to further investigate the truth and ensure that the driver responsible for the accident receives the punishment he deserves.

Upon hearing this news, Shi Ning's face, which had regained some color, instantly turned pale, her eyes filled with a complex mix of anger and fear.

Jiang Man held Shi Ning's hand tightly, trying to give her strength, but her own hand trembled slightly with anger.

During the statement taking process, Shi Ning tried hard to recall the moment the car accident occurred. Although every detail pierced her heart like a sharp blade, she still endured the pain and fear and described the scene to the police word by word.

"I was walking normally when the car suddenly rushed towards me at a very high speed. I didn't have time to react at all..."

Shi Ning's voice was choked with emotion.

Jiang Man added from the side, "Officer, my Shi Ning has always been very careful. It was the driver's fault, and he must take responsibility for his actions!"

However, the driver in the other room continued to deny everything, claiming that Shi Ning suddenly rushed into the road and that he had tried his best to brake, which led to the accident.

After learning about the driver's attitude, Shi An was so angry that he almost rushed over to argue with him, but Chen Yu stopped him in time.

Chen Yu calmly said, "Shi An, don't be impulsive. We must trust that the police will find out the truth, and the law will not let any bad person go unpunished. What we need to do now is cooperate with the police and explain what happened clearly."