After this interview, Yinglong truly became China's superhero.
What won over the most fans was actually what he said at the end. Although Xiao He had spoken from the heart, the Special Response Department and the media used it as promotional and publicity material, which instead made his sincere words seem exaggerated.
After the interview, Xiao He chose to return to his hometown, Hengwu City.
The moment he got home, Xiao He's parents came forward to fuss over him.
"You brat, tell me the truth. Was that Yinglong on TV you?!" Xiao He's mother, Ji Mingzhu, was a fashionable middle-aged woman standing five foot one, with curly brown hair.
She worked in the community during the day and went out to dance in the square at night. She was incredibly popular and practically a celebrity among the neighbors. Back when Xiao He was in high school, he would receive homegrown vegetables or local specialties from the neighbors every few days.
"How did you know..." Xiao He muttered unwillingly.
"I raised you for twenty years. You think I can't recognize you just because you put on some crappy mask?!" Xiao He's father, Xiao Yuanshan, was a tall, thin man with small eyes and a hooked nose that made him look a little fierce, but he was actually a loving father who cared deeply about his son.
"Come on, wasn't this all agreed on before?" Xiao He frowned. "The people from the Special Response Department helped us settle that matter with Lin Tiannan, and I cooperated with them. You knew that. This is just a joint project."
"Then tell Mom honestly, is what you're doing dangerous?" Ji Mingzhu asked seriously, gripping his hand.
"It's fine..." Xiao He replied guiltily. "Sometimes they draw blood or something. The stuff on TV... that was just