Upon seeing Qin Han Chu, the team of law enforcers immediately grew tense.
They drew their handguns and pointed them at Qin Han Chu.
"Halt, do not move!" the captain in charge barked.
Qin Han Chu stood his ground, smiling faintly. "You are truly considerate, waiting until I'm awake to arrest me."
How could the law enforcers be so considerate?
Their hesitation to act was mainly due to their apprehension of Qin Han Chu's strength.
Last night, their men had recognized Qin Han Chu as the mysterious powerhouse who subdued the escapee on the bus.
Learning that Qin Han Chu could incapacitate a gunman with fine needles made the enforcers hesitant to act rashly.
Even now, they had not decided to engage.
They had intended to evacuate the guests but had unexpectedly encountered Qin Han Chu.
"Hands up and lean against the wall," the captain ordered.
"Make a phone call."
With that said, Qin Han Chu produced his mobile phone.
The enforcers stared at Qin Han Chu nervously.
They feared Qin Han Chu might attack them with his fine needles.
After dialing, Qin Han Chu recounted the previous night's events to Wang Shang Shuai.
Although Qin Han Chu had killed someone, it was not an issue for Wang Shang Shuai.
Furthermore, Qin Han Chu had killed scum, not ordinary people.
Hanging up the phone, Qin Han Chu said, "No need to be so tense, we are considered allies."
"What do you mean?" the captain of the enforcement team asked, puzzled.
"You'll know soon enough, wait two minutes." As he spoke, Qin Han Chu casually leaned against the wall.
The enforcers in the corridor did not dare to relax in the slightest, their eyes fixed on Qin Han Chu.
Soon, the captain's phone rang.
After answering, the captain looked at Qin Han Chu with a gaze full of shock.
The Executive Officer had personally called him, instructing him to cancel the mission.
He had further emphasized that Qin Han Chu should not be provoked.
"Can you put your guns away now? They look quite intimidating," Qin Han Chu said.
The captain of the enforcement team quickly signaled his men to holster their weapons.
"Are there any snipers lurking outside? Should you notify them, so they don't mistake me for someone else?" Qin Han Chu asked.
The captain first picked up his walkie-talkie to inform his team to call off the operation, then he asked Qin Han Chu, "Who exactly are you?"
"One of us."
Qin Han Chu walked over to the captain, patted him on the shoulder, and then walked out with a smile.
After Qin Han Chu had gone some distance, the other enforcers looked at their captain and asked, "Captain, what's going on? He killed someone!"
"I don't know, the Executive Officer personally ordered us not to interfere in this matter."
"His identity is definitely not simple; he's not someone we can afford to offend."
...
For the next few days, Qin Han Chu toured the provincial capital.
Four days later, he finally returned to Lin City.
In the evening, his family members returned one after another.
Upon seeing Qin Han Chu's return, they inquired about the "check-up."
Qin Han Chu fobbed them off, and Hong Shan Hai and the others did not suspect anything.
"Dad, I've made plans to go out with my classmates, so I won't be eating at home tonight."
"I'll probably be back around ten o'clock."
Zhu Mei was about to start cooking when Hong Xiao Jun, having changed her clothes, walked out and said.
"Why do you have to return so late?" Hong Shan Hai asked.
"It's a classmate's birthday, and we're planning to go singing," Hong Xiao Jun replied.
"Places like KTV are too chaotic, you shouldn't go."
"Come back after the birthday dinner."
Hong Shan Hai was quite strict with Hong Xiao Jun, as it was easy for girls to get into trouble.
"Ah?"
"Everyone else is going, wouldn't it be bad if I didn't?"
"I promise to be back by ten sharp, okay?"
Despite Hong Xiao Jun's promise, Zhu Mei still said, "No, at the latest by nine."
Hong Xiao Jun looked displeased, clearly wanting to participate in the evening's activities.
Although Qin Han Chu was not Hong Xiao Jun's biological brother, she regarded Qin Han Chu as her own brother.
Seeing Hong Xiao Jun's unhappiness, Qin Han Chu said, "Mom, Dad, let her go. I'll pick her up later."
"My brother is the best," Hong Xiao Jun huffed, seeing Qin Han Chu speak up for her.
"No drinking, and protect yourself when you're out, girls," Zhu Mei said.
Hearing this, Hong Xiao Jun nodded happily, "Got it."
Qin Han Chu then continued, "Tell me the address of the dinner and the KTV."
"It hasn't been decided yet, they'll text me later," Hong Xiao Jun replied.
Qin Han Chu nodded. "Go ahead."
"Thanks, brother," Hong Xiao Jun gave Qin Han Chu a hug and then ran out happily.
"Jun Cai, when are you going to invite Director Hu over for a meal?" After Hong Xiao Jun left, Zhu Mei turned her attention to Qin Han Chu.
"Director Hu is so busy, she probably won't have time?" Qin Han Chu said.
"How do you know she doesn't have time if you don't ask?" Hong Shan Hai said.
Zhu Mei nodded. "You call Director Hu tomorrow."
"Uh..." Qin Han Chu said dejectedly, "Director Hu has a boyfriend, it's impossible between us."
"How is that possible? Didn't she not have one a couple of days ago?"
"Exactly, how could she have a boyfriend so quickly?"
Hong Shan Hai and Zhu Mei simply did not believe Qin Han Chu's words.
"I have something to do, I'm going back to my room."
"Call me when it's time for dinner."
With that, Qin Han Chu returned to his room.
Seeing Qin Han Chu leave, Hong Shan Hai chuckled, "Still embarrassed."
"I think Director Hu is really great."
Hong Shan Hai nodded. "I agree!"
During dinner, Zhu Mei and Hong Shan Hai brought up Director Hu again.
Qin Han Chu was helpless; how much did these two want their son to get married?
After quickly finishing his meal, Qin Han Chu said, "I'm going to go protect Xiao Jun. You don't need to worry about her, we'll come back together."
Under the exasperated gazes of Hong Shan Hai and Zhu Mei, Qin Han Chu left home.
Earlier, Hong Xiao Jun had already sent her location to Qin Han Chu.
Within half an hour, Qin Han Chu arrived at the restaurant Hong Xiao Jun had mentioned.
Because Hong Shan Hai and his wife had been discussing Hu Ran, Qin Han Chu hadn't eaten enough.
Entering the restaurant, Qin Han Chu ordered two dishes and ate by himself.
At 7:30 PM, a group of young men and women came down from a private room upstairs.
Hong Xiao Jun was among them.
When Qin Han Chu saw Hong Xiao Jun, she also saw Qin Han Chu.
She first spoke to her classmates, then walked over to Qin Han Chu.
Seeing that Qin Han Chu had ordered food, she asked curiously, "Brother, didn't you eat at home?"
Qin Han Chu said awkwardly, "Don't mention it, Mom and Dad kept talking about Director Hu, which ruined my appetite."
Hong Xiao Jun laughed heartily. "Are you being pushed to get married?"
"Are you guys planning to go singing?" Qin Han Chu asked.
"Yes," Hong Xiao Jun nodded.
"Go ahead, after dinner I'll go wander near where you're singing, and I'll pick you up to go home together later," Qin Han Chu said.
"Brother, you're so good," Hong Xiao Jun said with a smile. "I'll be going now, you continue eating."