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His tone was businesslike, but there was a subtle, complex emotion in his eyes.

As the police officer directly handling the case, he certainly knew there was something fishy going on.

The injury assessment of those thugs was flimsy to begin with, and they hastily withdrew the case shortly after it was filed, claiming it was "just a misunderstanding between friends."

They'd seen this kind of trick many times before. They just hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary young man to get the other party to drop the lawsuit so quickly, and even alarm the higher-ups…

Upon hearing this, Qin Luo didn't even lift his eyelids. He remained lying there, chewing on the dry straw, with his legs crossed, and said lazily.

"Let's go? Where to? I think this place is great, quiet and undisturbed. The environment... it's a bit simple, but it's down-to-earth. I'd like to stay a few more days and experience life here."

"Uncle Hat" frowned immediately.

He had been handling cases for many years and had seen all kinds of people. Some were so scared that their legs went weak when they came in, some were arrogant and domineering, and some were crying their eyes out. But someone like Qin Luo, who could have been released without charge but refused to leave, was truly a first for him!

"Qin Luo, stop fooling around!"

The police officer's voice became more serious.

"The other party has withdrawn the charges, admitting it was a misunderstanding, so your case is closed. You are now innocent and can leave at any time. Do you think a detention center is a place you can just stay wherever you want?"

Qin Luo finally turned his head, glanced at the policeman, and a half-smile appeared on his lips.

"Innocent? Of course I know I'm innocent. Not only am I innocent, I was framed. Since I was 'invited' in, shouldn't the person who 'invited' me in personally 'invite' me out if they want me to leave? That would be proper, wouldn't it?"

He said it casually, but the meaning couldn't be clearer—he wouldn't leave! Unless the person who framed him and caused his arrest came to apologize in person and ask him to leave!
Looking at Qin Luo's unyielding and fearless demeanor, "Uncle Hat" felt somewhat helpless.

He actually knew Qin Luo was innocent, and his superiors had instructed him to "handle the matter properly," so he hadn't given Qin Luo any trouble. But now that Qin Luo refused to leave, things were getting a bit tricky.

He can't just drag people out by force, can he?
"What...what kind of mess is this?!"

The police officer sighed, knowing that reasoning with Qin Luo was useless, and could only shake his head.

"Wait here, I'll go report."

After saying that, he turned and left the cell, locking the door again.

Inside the cell, the other three thugs, huddled in the corner with fear on their faces, along with the bespectacled man who called himself Xiao Ke, all stared at Qin Luo as if he were a monster.

"Big... big brother..."

Xiao Ke swallowed hard, carefully moved closer, and lowered his voice.

"What...what are you doing? The police have already said you can leave, they're giving you a way out! Why...why aren't you leaving?"

Having witnessed Qin Luo's skills before, and hearing that Qin Luo might have been framed by someone of Prince Hui's caliber, he had already categorized Qin Luo as someone "not to be trifled with." Seeing Qin Luo voluntarily give up his chance to be released from prison now was even more unbelievable.

Qin Luo glanced at him, said nothing, and continued to chew on the dry straw, staring at the ceiling with a deep look in his eyes.

When Xiao Ke saw that he ignored her, she said anxiously again.

“Brother, I know you’re angry. But this is a detention center, not a hotel! Getting out sooner is better than staying here! Besides… I heard that Prince Hui… has a lot of influence in Mindu. How could he… possibly come to ask you to leave in person? Aren’t you just… making trouble for yourself?”

The three thugs were also whispering in the corner, wondering if the new guy had something wrong with his head, that he had freedom but insisted on staying in this lousy place.

Just then, a series of hurried and chaotic footsteps came from outside the cell, as if a lot of people had arrived.

"Bang!"

The cell door was opened again.

This time, standing at the door were not only the "hat uncle" from before, but also several other people. Leading them was a middle-aged man in his early fifties, wearing a police uniform with shoulder insignia indicating a high rank, slightly overweight, and with a tense and anxious expression—it was none other than Director Jia of the North City Branch.

Beside Director Jia stood a young man dressed in designer casual wear, but with an extremely unpleasant expression and eyes filled with resentment, anger, and a hint of barely perceptible panic—Prince Hui, Li Guanghui!

When Xiao Ke and the three thugs saw Prince Hui, they all trembled in fear and instinctively shrank back into the corner, not daring to even breathe. Xiao Ke, in particular, although he worked in nightclubs, had seen Prince Hui a few times from afar and knew how arrogant and powerful this guy was in Fujian.

He never imagined that this young master would actually appear in a place like a detention center, and even come to... ask someone for help?
Who...who exactly is this Qin Luo?! Xiao Ke's heart was filled with shock and disbelief as she looked at Qin Luo. Just how powerful must his background be to force Prince Hui to personally come to the detention center?

How strong is he? He previously thought Qin Luo was just a skilled outcast, but now it seems he had greatly underestimated this "big brother"!
Director Jia looked at Qin Luo, who was lying motionless on the bed, and forced a smile that was more like a grimace. He stepped forward and spoke with unprecedented politeness, even a hint of humility.

"Mr. Qin...it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding! Our staff didn't investigate carefully, and you've been wronged! The case has been cleared up; you are innocent. Those thugs have admitted to making false accusations. You can leave anytime now! I'll personally escort you out!"

He was inwardly groaning. His phone hadn't stopped ringing since this morning! First, the secretary-general of the municipal government office personally inquired, his tone serious; then, the secretary of a high-ranking officer in the provincial military region called, seemingly casually asking questions, but actually exerting pressure.

Then came his immediate superior, the city bureau leaders, and a powerful deputy director of the provincial department... In just one or two hours, big shots from different systems and levels, but all with astonishing influence, called one after another. The core message was the same: thoroughly investigate the Qin Luo case, never wrong an innocent person, and handle it properly as soon as possible in accordance with the law and regulations!
Having worked within the system for so many years, how could Director Jia not understand? This Qin Luo has an unfathomable background! Any one of those big shots who made those calls could make him suffer! Right now, all he wants is to get rid of this plague god... no, this big shot as soon as possible, respectfully, and make sure he doesn't cause any more trouble.

However, Qin Luo's reaction made his heart skip a beat.

Qin Luo slowly sat up, took the dry straw out of his mouth, and casually twirled it between his fingers. He looked calmly at Director Jia, his tone indifferent.

"Director Jia, is that right? Thank you for making this trip. However, this matter has little to do with you. You were just following procedures and were used as a pawn. Don't worry, it won't affect your career." These words sounded like comforting words, but Director Jia was sweating bullets.

The more Qin Luo said this, the more uneasy he felt. At the same time, he also understood the implication in Qin Luo's words—this matter was not over! The culprit was not Director Jia, but someone else!

Director Jia quickly put on a smile.

"Mr. Qin is truly wise and righteous! Truly wise and righteous! Then... what do you think, is it appropriate to do it now..."

His gaze involuntarily drifted to the Crown Prince Hui beside him, whose face was ashen and who remained silent.

Qin Luo followed his gaze and looked at Crown Prince Hui.

Their eyes met in mid-air, one calm as still water, the other sinister as fiery.

“Li Guanghui,” Qin Luo began, his voice not loud, but carrying an invisible pressure.

"You're the one who framed me and got me into this mess, aren't you?"

Prince Hui's face twitched. He took a deep breath, suppressing the anger and humiliation in his heart, and tried his best to make his voice sound calm.

"Qin Luo, this is all a misunderstanding. It was that bastard Li Wei who held a grudge because you hit him yesterday. He secretly hired someone to get revenge on you and wanted you to suffer. I only just found out! The old man is critically ill and urgently needs your help!"
"Past grievances can be wiped clean! As long as you're willing to save the old man, you'll become Anbang Group's most valued friend! In Fuzhou, no one will dare touch you again!"

His words were half defense and half enticement, invoking Old Master An and offering promises. In his mind, he had already humbled himself, giving the other party a way out and enough face. Given the power of Anbang Group and the old master's influence, Qin Luo, unless he was stupid, should know when to stop.

However, after listening, Qin Luo simply smiled faintly, a smile filled with undisguised sarcasm.

"A misunderstanding? Let's wipe the slate clean?"

Qin Luo shook his head.

"Li Guanghui, do you really think that you can get me in here with just a few words, and then get me out with just a few more? And that I'll be grateful enough to go and save your old man?"

He paused, his gaze sharpening.

"I've heard about Old Master An's illness; it is indeed critical. According to your doctors, he may only have one or two days left, or he may have one or two more months to live. But what does that have to do with me? I, Qin Luo, act with clear distinction between gratitude and resentment."

You framed me first, delayed my own business, wasted my time, and made me spend half a day in this lousy place for no reason. Now, you think you can just call it a 'misunderstanding' and expect me to pretend nothing happened and rush off to rescue someone?

Prince Hui's face darkened completely. He gritted his teeth and squeezed out the words through his clenched teeth.

"Qin Luo! Don't push your luck! If something really happens to the old man, can you take responsibility?! Can you withstand the wrath of Anbang Group?!"

"Hehe," Qin Luo chuckled, lay back down on the bed, put his hands behind his head, looked at the mottled ceiling, and spoke as casually as if he were talking about the weather.

"Anbang Group's wrath? I'm terrified. But I don't want to move right now, I just want to lie here. If Anbang has the guts, let's see if your wrath reaches this detention center!"

His stubborn, unyielding nature infuriated Prince Hui, leaving him trembling with rage, yet utterly helpless! Fight? He knew he was no match for him, and to do so here would be foolish. Curse? The other party didn't care. Bribe? He wouldn't even consider it!
Time passed second by second, each second like torture in Prince Hui's heart.

His mind kept flashing back to his mother Qiu Qinyun's words of advice, to Daofeng's cold, warning gaze, to the increasingly weak vital signs of Grandpa An on the hospital bed... He knew he couldn't afford to delay any longer! Grandpa An could really pass away at any moment!
The immense pressure and humiliation weighed on Prince Hui like two mountains, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He looked at Qin Luo lying on the bed, seemingly asleep, his eyes flashing with struggle, anger, and resentment. In the end, all his emotions were replaced by a near-desperate compromise.

He took a deep breath, as if using all his strength, and took a step forward. His voice was dry and stiff, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from his throat.

"Qin Luo... what happened yesterday was... it was my fault. I... I apologize to you."

He felt as if his last shred of dignity had been trampled underfoot as he said those words. The entire cell fell silent. Director Jia held his breath, while Xiao Ke and the three thugs were too terrified to even lift their heads.

However, Qin Luo didn't even open his eyes, and simply replied with a faint sentence.

"Apologize? Li Guanghui, do you have some misunderstanding about the word 'apology'?"

He paused, then slowly opened his eyes, his gaze like two cold, icy stars, fixed on Prince Hui's face, which was flushed red with extreme shame and indignation. He spoke clearly, word by word.

"If you want me to leave, fine."

"If you want me to go and save your old man, that's fine too."

"but……"

A cold, malicious smile curled at the corner of his lips as he uttered those earth-shattering words that left everyone speechless.

"You, Li Guanghui, kneel down before me."

"Kneel down and beg me."

Qin Luo's words were like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploding in the cramped and oppressive detention center cell!
Director Jia gasped sharply, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets! He stared incredulously at Qin Luo, who lay calmly on the hard bed, his expression as if he were casually remarking, "The weather's nice today," his heart pounding! This kid... has this kid gone mad?! Making Prince Hui kneel?! In Mindu, who would dare say such a thing to Prince Hui?!
Even Director Jia, with his powerful connections within the system, has to be respectful to Prince Hui and his Anbang Group! Is Qin Luo... simply ignorant and fearless, or does he truly have the audacity to cause such a stir?!
In the corner, Xiao Ke and the three thugs were terrified, wishing they could turn invisible! What had they just heard?! Kneeling?! Begging him?! The way they looked at Qin Luo was no longer that of a monster, but of a... madman about to be crushed!
Who is Prince Hui? He's vindictive and ruthless! Qin Luo humiliated him like this in front of so many people; this feud has reached the heavens! Unless Qin Luo has incredibly powerful connections, he's definitely doomed!

When Prince Hui heard Qin Luo's crystal-clear command to "kneel down," he was instantly frozen in place! His mind went blank, and his blood seemed to stop flowing!
Immediately afterwards, a long-suppressed surge of emotions—a mixture of the frustration of being framed and killed, the fear of being threatened by a blade, the anger of being ignored by Qin Luo, and the anxiety about Old Master An's condition—exploded like a powder keg! (End of Chapter)