It was only a matter of time before Song Xiaotian was bailed out, but I hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.
The father and son were reliable when it came to getting things done. They kept their word.
They'd said two days, and it really had been two days.
We waited outside the detention center until Song Xiaotian came out.
When he was released, I'd expected him to look dejected. Instead, the first thing he did was toss his head, then glare menacingly at the officer escorting him out. Finally, he spat with utter arrogance before walking over.
"Well, well, young master. Still so cocky after being locked up? Looks like you had a pretty good time in there."
Uncle Song leaned against the car door and teased Song Xiaotian.
The moment Song Xiaotian saw his dad, he dropped the arrogant act like a student spotting his homeroom teacher.
"It was all right. I was thinking of staying a few more days, actually. Seriously, I could've gotten out even if you hadn't bailed me out."
Meng Yifan was stunned. "I can't believe he's still putting up such a front."
Uncle Song probably knew exactly what his son was like. He ignored him and simply told him to get in the car.
Once we were inside, Meng Yifan took the wheel, leaving the father and son to talk.
Uncle Song raised his hand to pat Song Xiaotian on the shoulder, probably intending to comfort him.
Whether it was a reflex or not, Song Xiaotian was so startled he nearly opened the door and jumped out.
"What are you doing? I just got out, and you're already going to hit me? I was framed!"
Seeing his reaction, I thought, *How many beatings did he get as a kid to be this