The phone was quickly connected, and a magnetic voice came through the receiver, "Baby, you're awake so soon?"
"Where are you?" Yu He asked.
Qin Beiting, on the other end of the line, paused. From her slightly questioning tone, he realized she might already know.
Someone had woken her up and tipped her off.
And this person, the first he thought of, was Qin Xinyao, who feigned madness and foolishness!
"I'm at the Qin family's," Qin Beiting replied truthfully.
Yu He: "I'm coming over to find you now."
"Go directly to the Special Investigation Department," Qin Beiting said. "We'll meet there and see the gift I've prepared for you."
Yu He's peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly. The Special Investigation Department – she had heard of it. It was where serious criminals and powerful figures from high society were investigated.
Did he want her to meet him there because he had arrested all the Qin family members?
She suddenly seemed to know what gift Qin Beiting was talking about.
"Okay," she replied, hanging up the phone and saying to Qiao Wei, "Brother Wei, we're not going to the Qin family's anymore. We're going to the Special Investigation Department."
This was the first time Qiao Wei had heard of this place. He responded, slowed down the car, entered the destination into the navigation, and drove according to the directions.
Meanwhile.
Qin Corporation, Chairman's Office.
Qin Yongchao had stayed up all night. Just as he was about to lie down in the small room within his office to rest, he received a call from Madam Song.
"Master, something has happened at home."
"What is it? Why the panic?" Qin Yongchao asked.
"Beiting brought a lot of police officers back this morning and is taking away everyone from the Qin family!" Madam Song said urgently.
Hearing this, Qin Yongchao immediately sat up. "Is he rebelling?!"
"He's taking everyone from the Qin family to the Special Investigation Department to investigate the truth behind the third brother's death," Madam Song said. "Hurry back, Hong'er is pregnant and can't withstand this kind of turmoil."
"Alright!" He immediately got out of bed, put on his shoes, and grabbed his coat to leave.
"Sir, what's wrong?" Butler Qin, who was resting on the office sofa, asked as he rushed out.
"Prepare the car, we're going home," Qin Yongchao said as he walked out.
Seeing his grave expression, Butler Qin dared not delay and quickly got up to follow.
As the two reached the company gate, they coincidentally encountered Huang Hang and his son, who were rushing over.
"Chairman, good news!" Huang Hang said with a brilliant smile.
Qin Yongchao, who had just received bad news, had a stern expression. He instructed Butler Qin to get the car first and then asked, "What is it?"
"We've found out the whereabouts of the Star Pavilion Master!" Huang Hang said.
"Yes, this is all information I gathered by staking out the Star Pavilion day and night," Huang Fengqiang said immediately, not forgetting to take credit.
Qin Yongchao detested people who rushed to claim credit before the task was even completed. "Less nonsense, get to the point."
Seeing his displeasure, Huang Hang flattered, "Chairman, as expected, you are truly amazing. With your move, you have actually invited the Star Pavilion Master."
Qin Yongchao's request to meet the Pavilion Master from Star Pavilion had been rejected with the excuse that "the Pavilion Master is unavailable recently." When he inquired further about when the Pavilion Master would be free to meet, the reply was that all appointments for the next three years were already booked.
This was clearly a snub. Huang Hang's flattery sounded particularly ironic to Qin Yongchao's ears.
Just as he was about to bypass them and leave, he heard Huang Fengqiang say:
"Bei Ming set off from Star Pavilion an hour ago and is heading to the Special Investigation Department in the capital to meet the Pavilion Master. They are going to bail out Fourth Master."
Qin Yongchao's footsteps halted. He asked suspiciously, "Is this news reliable?!"
He couldn't even get an audience with the Pavilion Master. Who else would go to the Pavilion Master to bail out Qin Yonghao?
"Reliable! Absolutely reliable. I risked my life to hear this news with my own ears," Huang Fengqiang said, patting his chest as a guarantee.
Just then, Butler Qin drove the car over.
"I'll believe you this time," Qin Yongchao said, got into the car, and told Butler Qin, "Go to the Special Investigation Department."
"Aren't we going home?" Butler Qin asked.
"No," Qin Yongchao remembered Madam Song saying on the phone earlier that Qin Beiting was taking the Qin family members to the Special Investigation Department, so they would likely run into them there.
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Special Investigation Department.
"Do you really not need me to wait here for you?" Qiao Wei looked at the entrance of the Special Investigation Department, guarded by two stern military police. It was the first time he had heard of such a place, and he was a bit worried about Yu He.
"No need. You go back first. If Grandma asks, just say I and Ting Ge went for dim sum," Yu He instructed as she opened the car door and got out.
"Okay, then be careful. If you need anything from me, call me anytime," Qiao Wei said.
"Alright."
Yu He closed the car door and walked towards the main entrance.
This was her first time at this place, but the people here seemed to recognize her. Not only did the military police at the entrance not stop her, but the receptionist in the hall also stepped forward to greet her.
"Miss Yu, you're here. Please follow me."
Yu He was not surprised, knowing this must have been arranged by Qin Beiting.
She followed the receptionist down a corridor leading towards the interrogation rooms and saw two staff members in black uniforms bringing Qin Yonghao from the other end of the corridor.
He was still wearing the suit from the Huang family's birthday banquet. His hands were cuffed in front of him, his hair had grown quite a bit, and stubble had appeared on his chin, making him look very disheveled.
Since the explosion at Emperor One Hotel, Yu He had no idea of his whereabouts.
So he was here.
Upon seeing Yu He, Qin Yonghao's small eyes instantly turned venomous.
He already knew about Huang Shi's death, and the staff here had even kindly shown him the video of Huang Shi being stoned to death!
At that moment, he wished he could tear Yu He to shreds and dig up her ancestors to whip their corpses!
And heaven seemed to have heard his plea, giving him this opportunity.
Star Pavilion had an elder who wanted to bail him out!
"Yu He, once I finish the procedures and get out, it will be your death day!"
As they brushed past each other, Qin Yonghao said through gritted teeth.
Yu He's footsteps paused. Qin Yonghao, thinking she was afraid, had a triumphant smile on his face.
However, he heard Yu He calmly ask the receptionist who was leading her, "Can he be released so soon?"
The receptionist shook her head. "I haven't received any notification."
"Of course, you wouldn't know! The people from Star Pavilion will be here soon, and then you'll know!" Qin Yonghao said.
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a staff member leading Bei Ming towards them. Two bodyguards in Star Pavilion uniforms followed behind him.
Seeing this, Qin Yonghao's smile grew even more smug. "Speak of the devil, and he appears! Assistant Bei, I've finally been waiting for you."
Yu He turned around and saw that it was indeed Bei Ming. Just as she was about to greet him, she saw Bei Ming expressionlessly take a card from the inner pocket of his tailored suit. The card had a black background with the Star Pavilion logo embossed on it, and the character "保" (Bǎo - guarantee/bail) written in golden letters in the center. He handed it to one of the staff members escorting Qin Yonghao.
"Star Pavilion Guarantee Card. Take him to handle the bail procedures."
The staff member heard this and respectfully took the guarantee card. "Yes."
Yu He's brows furrowed slightly. A guarantee card, bail?
Did Qin Beiting ask her to come to witness Star Pavilion bailing out Qin Yonghao?