Setting Off

Su Qi hung up the phone, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.

She was somewhat skeptical of the story's veracity, after all, it was rare for someone to be so furious. But considering that her mother had never lied to her since she was a child, Su Qi felt it was highly credible.

She had seen the news before—a middle school student who got so angry after losing more than ten games in a row in the Honor of Kings ranked matches that he was furious. At the time, she thought it was a joke.

I never imagined that the day would come, and it would happen to my own family member in real life.

She knew her father had a bad temper, but it shouldn't have been to the point of exploding. Her mother said it was because he got angry while playing chess with Grandpa Zhao from next door!

Although Su Qi disliked her father, he was still her closest relative, and she was genuinely worried about him.

Her small face, no bigger than a palm, was filled with sorrow. At this moment, all she wanted was to go home quickly and see her father who had been blown up.

Officer Zhang Ru and Su Siyang looked at Su Qi, who seemed somewhat dejected. What was going on?

The little girl looked a bit sullen, her lips pouting unhappily—and her innocent eyes were also filled with...

Her color is so pale and delicate that you might mistake her for an unwanted kitten!

Although Lu Ran forbade Su Qi from telling Su Siyang about this, Su Qi felt she still had to tell her brother. She was afraid that if Su Lujun saw her transformed into a girl when she got home, his newly healed lungs would be overwhelmed with anger again.

Moreover, compared to himself, his father still preferred his third and fourth brothers more.

"Brother, do you know? Our father... he blew up?" Su Qi asked timidly.

Zhang Ru:

Su Siyang:

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment, and Su Qi realized that she hadn't expressed herself clearly, so she added...

"Brother, I'm not kidding! Dad got so angry playing chess with someone that he was furious!"

Su Siyang thought of his father, who had roared like a lion during their recent phone call. He didn't look injured at all!

I suspect it was my own husband's idea, and I'm furious. My husband really came up with a brilliant reason.

But thinking about it carefully, it really was something her father would do. After all, he was so hot-tempered that he almost laughed out loud when he met Su Qi's sad eyes.

Su Siyang, being a professional actor, quickly got into character. His brows furrowed, his face darkened, and he looked extremely dejected. He said in a low voice, "So that's why my father's temper has been so bad lately when we talk on the phone. This is what he said."

Upon hearing this, Su Qi's eyes instantly welled up with tears, like water from a tap that had been turned on. She had previously been somewhat skeptical of her father, but after her brother's outburst, she truly believed it.

Officer Zhang Ru gave Su Siyang a subtle glare—why was this guy still trying to fool a child?

However, she didn't intend to expose Su Siyang's little scheme. After all, Yang Ming's trial was scheduled to begin soon, and if she didn't have her ID card, it might put this young girl in a very difficult position!

Officer Zhang Ru glanced at the pitiful little girl, tears welling in her eyes. She sighed, finding the girl too deceitful and making her even more uneasy.

"Then I'll go home now! Brother, are you going home?" Su Qi wiped away her tears and asked.

Su Siyang was conflicted. If he said he wouldn't go back, wouldn't that prove that his father was not happy? If he lied, wouldn't that break her heart?

But if they were to go, considering that Liu Qi had already agreed to the endorsement on his behalf, Aixing still needed to maintain its credibility!

Just as he was hesitating about how to explain it...

Then he heard his younger sister say, her voice trembling with sobs, "Brother, you're busy tonight, so don't go back! If you go back, Mom will definitely think I told you!"

Officer Zhang Ru was stunned by this move. It was as if she had sold herself out and was still helping the other party count the money.

They even thoughtfully made it so your brother didn't even have to think of a reason.

Thinking back to Su Qi's amazing intelligence when she was reciting her lessons, Officer Zhang Ru felt that God is fair; when He opens a door for you, He will definitely close a window!

Su Siyang, channeling his acting skills, said with a sorrowful expression, "Okay, then I'll take you to the station now. I've been waiting for you since I was a baby. Could you check on Dad for me first?" Hearing Su Siyang mention you, Su Qi suddenly remembered that Officer Zhang Ru had also returned to Zhe City. Wait, where...?

Something's not right.

Watching the little girl deep in thought, trying hard to think, Officer Zhang Ru finally felt a little relieved. It seemed she did have some judgment after all!

Su Siyang was also very flustered. However, because he was an actor, he remained calm and composed, still wearing a worried expression as if he were concerned about his father.

But he was terrified at that moment.

I only have this one precious little sister, and I've just managed to raise her affection level!

He was afraid that his little scheme to trick Su Qi into coming home in order to cooperate with his mother would be exposed and turn into a negative result.

At this moment, he felt like complaining: why did his own father cause such a fuss—and now his mother wanted to join in too?

This ridiculous situation! Can't this couple just calm down? Why are they so insistent on getting Su Qi home today? Can't they wait even one more day?

Su Qi looked at Officer Zhang Ru and recalled the initial plan: Su Siyang would drive with 3...

People returned to Zhe City.

In other words, Ai's brother doesn't have any activities tonight, but his own mother just said that he has a schedule tonight, and Su Siyang does have a schedule, but it was added at the last minute.

Since Lu Ran wouldn't let Su Qi tell Su Siyang the news, the question is: how did Lu Ran find out about this event?

The timing doesn't match!

Just as Su Qi was about to ask about these doubts, Director Zhang came over with a smile and said to Su Siyang, "I just told Lu Ran that you have a schedule tonight. Work hard tonight, and don't go home until tomorrow!"

Officer Zhang Ru looked at Su Siyang, who was chatting idly, and then at the little girl who had returned to a worried state.

Haven't you noticed anything else wrong? Like, did its lungs rupture?

Her illness is very strange, it's like she can't get better.

Little did she know that she had never seen Su Lujun Su Lujun. If she had, she would have thought it was no surprise that the illness was in him.

Although Su Siyang couldn't accompany the two home, he did arrange a Special Car car for them. The reason for the Special Car was that Su Qi's ID card was invalid, preventing her from going to the train station or bus station.

Su Qi glanced at the estimated price of 1,850 yuan and felt that this was the most expensive train ticket she had ever taken.

The journey took about 6 hours, and as if by fate, it was still the same driver who looked extremely professional.

The driver also felt it was a coincidence and put the two people's luggage in the trunk.

"When you get home, send me a message, okay? Take care of Dad for me! I'll be there a while from now on. Call me if you need anything!" Su Siyang instructed Su Qi as he was about to drive away.

Watching this scene, Officer Zhang Ru felt nothing but utter hypocrisy. No wonder they were actors; they were truly masters of their craft.

She rolled her eyes at him from outside Su Qi's line of sight.

Looking at this silly little girl again, the police officer still instinctively felt sorry for her. Officer Zhang Ru felt even more worried about the little girl. And to be honest, her little face, crying and clinging to her, was really cute.

Finally, Su Qi started the car on her way home—