After the two of them agreed on a plan, Ji Yanzhi gave it some thought and went to see the people from the State Security Bureau.
After hearing the whole story, Zhang Jian said incredulously, "Ling Xi just got out of prison, and he's already blackmailing Teacher Ji again? Has he got a death wish, or did he not get enough time behind bars?"
Ji Yanzhi could no longer be bothered to comment on Ling Xi. "Come with us the day after tomorrow. Keep a low profile, but Ji Ting's safety takes priority over everything."
"Don't worry, Mr. Ji. I'll just..."
Before he could finish, Zhang Jian's phone suddenly vibrated.
He took it out of his pocket and said, "Perfect timing. Our team leader is calling. I'll report the situation to him."
Ji Yanzhi thanked him for his efforts and was about to leave. But just as he stepped outside, Zhang Jian suddenly called him back. "Mr. Ji, wait a moment!"
That night, Ji Yanzhi finished his work and took a shower, but he did not go to bed.
When Ji Ting returned to their room, he found him sitting on the sofa in the outer sitting room, his expression cold. He looked to be in a terrible mood.
"What's wrong? Are you still angry about Ling Xi?"
For once, Ji Yanzhi did not answer his question. He only said, "Ji Ear, go get some rest. I want to sit alone for a while."
Hearing this, Ji Ting sat down beside him. "Ji Yanzhi, Ling Xi's behavior can actually be attributed to a psychological response called recipient malice."
"Recipient... malice?"
"Yes." Ji Ting nodded. "When you all liked him, he saw your help as an expression of love..."
"Hold on." Ji Yanzhi suddenly raised a hand to stop him, unable