Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

He paused, his face full of worry: "And it's not me who suffers, it's always you. I know you're working hard outside, but as your father, I can't do anything about it. That's what worries me the most."

Qin Ruoke pressed her left hand firmly against the glass, forcing herself to keep smiling: "No, there's no hardship involved. Our family situation is what it is, so we'll make the best of it. I understand that principle. Besides, it's just a job, what's so tiring about it?"

"Don't try to be strong here." Qin Yang smiled self-deprecatingly. "In the end, it's because I'm a useless father. Do you think I don't know that? Most of the money you earn from working is going to help pay off my debts, and you still have to study. Your life must be very difficult."

“What can I do? I have to get you out of prison. Back then, my mother abandoned me, but you didn’t. So I can’t abandon you now.”

Seeing Qin Ruoke's determined look, Qin Yang felt gratified but also somewhat emotional: "Ah, you've really suffered. But without realizing it, you're no longer the little kid you used to be. Children always grow up."

Then he suddenly remembered something, and without joking, he said to Qin Ruoke in a very serious tone, "By the way, Ruoke, have you found a boyfriend at school?"

Be caught off guard.

Qin Ruoke's tense face instantly broke down, turning bright red: "Dad, what... what are you saying? Why are you suddenly talking about a boyfriend?! I don't have one!"

Why is Su Yuzhe's face the first thing that comes to mind... even though we have no connection?

Is this a fantasy that arose after he learned that Su Zixiao and he weren't actually boyfriend and girlfriend? But Qin Ruoke probably doesn't like him either! Probably...?

Seeing that Xiao Ke was finally less serious, Qin Yang smiled knowingly: "I'm not joking, I'm very serious about this. If you can find a suitable boyfriend with good character and family background, it will definitely relieve your pressure to a great extent... After all, someone can take care of you that way."

Su Yuzhe…

Qin Ruoke really wanted to slap herself! Why does his image keep popping into her head?!

Shaking her head, Qin Ruoke calmed down and said, "I don't need it. I'm fine on my own. Besides, the situation is relatively stable now. I think everything will get back on track after the college entrance examination."

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"You've always been a bit of a show-off since you were little, but since I'm here now, all I can do is offer advice... Anyway, just keep it to yourself. By the way, how's your studying? You mentioned last time that the top student in your grade gets a bonus; how are your grades now?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruoke couldn't help but hide her still slightly swollen right hand. The slam she made against the wall represented her failure to achieve first place in the grade, and she couldn't let her father see it, otherwise he would worry.

Instead of reporting bad news, Qin Ruoke chose to tell a white lie: "No problem, it's a sure thing. I'll definitely get first place in the grade. In the last exam, out of a possible 700 points, I got 684. The teachers said that this is practically unheard of in Fenghai City."

They deliberately avoided mentioning their ranking in the exam.

Qin Yang was delighted to hear this: "That's really amazing! Xiao Ke is really promising. They say that after the worst comes the best, and I think that's true. I had bad luck back then, but by the time it's your turn, you should be able to achieve great things. Dad is really looking forward to your performance!"

Seemingly still a little worried, he added a special instruction: "Remember this: no matter what happens to me, you must always keep enough money for yourself. Whether I go out or not, things will be the same, but it's different for you. You must have your own wonderful life, and at least you can't make yourself suffer in life."

Qin Yang was unaware that Qin Ruoke only ate steamed buns or a single vegetable dish for each meal, a fact that Qin Ruoke herself had kept secret.

This was probably to put Qin Yang's mind at ease.

Qin Ruoke nodded: "Yes, I will. My living conditions are quite good. After all, it's this day and age. Even if I'm too lazy to cook, takeout is very convenient."

She's never eaten takeout because it's too expensive, and she won't tell her dad.

"Okay...eat more good food, look how thin you are, that way I can feel at ease...oh, and..."

"Time is up!"

Before he could finish speaking, a prison guard came out of the next room and shouted the same thing.

Qin Ruoke understood that there was a time limit, and since the twenty minutes were up and everything that needed to be said had been said, she didn't plan to stay any longer.

Before leaving, she handed Qin Yang the ribs and various dishes that she had brought in a small box: "Dad, this is what I made. Have this for lunch. Take care of yourself in there. I'll try to get you out of here as soon as possible."

"Okay, but don't push yourself. Also, please be careful."

After a few simple farewells, Qin Ruoke turned and left the prison.

I have to work in the afternoon, so I'm very busy.

Qin Yang sighed and was about to turn around and go back to the guard room when he was stopped by the guard next to him.

"Qin Yang, wait a moment. A very important person wants to see you. He will be here soon. We will arrange a meeting for you."

"Big man?"

Qin Yang was somewhat surprised; judging from his tone, the other party was indeed of a very high status.

But the important person connected to him... Qin Yang had a bad feeling.

Soon, just a few minutes later, a number of people dressed in suits and sunglasses began to stand outside the glass wall.

Judging from their attire, these are bodyguards, meaning that the so-called "big shot" is about to make his appearance.

Sure enough, a man walked in from outside the door after that, exuding a heroic air and a powerful presence.

He strode across the area protected by numerous bodyguards, bypassed the glass wall, and walked directly to Qin Yang.

He was a head taller than Qin Yang, looking down at him with a displeased expression.

Qin Yang certainly recognized him; he was the current head of the Su family, the largest family in Fenghai City.

“Su Zhenfeng…”

21. A standoff with no suspense.

This time there was no twenty-minute timer. As the head of the Su family, Su Zhenfeng could come and go as he pleased. Just like the oppressive feeling he was giving Qin Yang right now, Qin Yang didn't know what to say.

But this can't go on. Qin Yang composed himself, stood up straight, and asked, "Is there anything else the Su family wants to see me about?"

Su Zhenfeng in front of him had a cold face and seemed to disdain to pay him any attention.

But since he was already there, he asked the question: "Have you thought it through? If you tell me, you can leave now. If you don't, you'll stay here for the rest of your life. It's that simple."

Qin Yang had actually heard these words many times, and he was somewhat annoyed at this moment: "I've said it many times, I have nothing to say! Or rather, I've said everything I need to say! What exactly do you want to know!"

Su Zhenfeng sneered: "Heh, you've already said it?"

He put his hands behind his back and slowly walked around Qin Yang. The rhythmic sound of his leather shoes hitting the floor made Qin Yang even more nervous.

Seeing Qin Yang's furrowed brows, Su Zhenfeng said coldly, "Regarding the car accident that targeted my son Su Yuzhe five years ago, do you really have nothing to add?"

Su Zhenfeng's gaze was like that of a cheetah in the dark, fixed on Qin Yang: "Drunk driving, that sounds nice, but because of that, you just happened to crash into the car my son was in? And after that, you refused to talk about the details. To be honest, you could have been released from prison years ago, but if you don't tell the truth, I can keep you locked up here until you die of old age, do you believe me?"

Qin Yang was just an ordinary person. His fingers were trembling, but he gritted his teeth and insisted on what he had just said: "No... there's nothing to say. I just drank too much. I told you, I really drank too much! How was I supposed to know I would run into your young master! It's just my bad luck! I know you're rich, but you can't keep me locked up here because of that! You won't get anything this way!"

They're still pretending.

Su Zhenfeng recognized him at a glance

He was putting on an act. His slightly averted gaze, the abnormal trembling of his shoulders, and the unnecessary body movements all indicated that Qin Yang was lying.

Moreover, Su Zhenfeng's fate was basically sealed. That car accident was most likely a case of the Qi family hiring someone to kill someone else, and this Qin Yang was the one hired by the Qi family to murder Yu Zhe back then.

The plan didn't succeed, but he must have received a lot of money from the Qi family, otherwise he wouldn't have helped them. But he doesn't dare to say it now, probably because he's afraid of retaliation from the Qi family.

If Qin Yang doesn't speak, Su Zhenfeng won't be able to obtain conclusive evidence.

Su Zhenfeng was in a bad mood, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent as he looked at Qin Yang.

Because no matter what, no matter who the mastermind is, the result is that this Qin Yang drove his car into the car Yu Zhe was in five years ago, and almost caused irreparable consequences.

If something were to happen to Yu Zhe that day, Su Zhenfeng felt he might abandon everything and tear all those involved to pieces.

Fortunately, Yu Zhe is alright, and now he can calm down and investigate the cause and effect of this matter, which is the best outcome.

Su Zhenfeng wasn't angry when Qin Yang denied it.

She merely glanced at him disdainfully, and in the confined space, spoke in an echoing voice: "What a coincidence, as a member of the Su family, we all have a tradition, you know?"

"Wh...what?"

Qin Yang noticed the change in his tone and felt a sense of fear and unease.

Su Zhenfeng leaned down slightly, a hint of anger in his voice: "Our Su family tradition is that if any of my family members are harmed, I will do everything in my power to find out the truth. If I cannot find out the truth, then I will stop at nothing to destroy the person who harmed my family, just like you."

Qin Yang was indeed stunned for a moment, but in an instant, he remembered what the Qi family member had said when he entrusted him with these matters: "This matter is known only to heaven, earth, you, and me. If you can keep it a secret, I will give you a large sum of money afterward to help you pay off your debts. But if others, especially the Su family, find out, you will surely die a horrible death!"

With the Qi family posing a threat first, Qin Yang was already under a lot of pressure.

He dared not speak, and could only bite the bullet and reply to Su Zhenfeng, "I...I really don't know, no one instigated me..."

"Are you sure?" Su Zhenfeng said coldly. "I remember you have a daughter, right? The one who came to see you just now, I think her name is Qin Ruoke?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yang instantly lost his temper: "What are you trying to do?! I'm warning you, Su Zhenfeng! If you want to kill me, then kill me! What does this have to do with my daughter?!"

"Well, don't be in such a hurry." Su Zhenfeng easily pressed down his right hand, which was about to strike. "If you just tell the truth, I'll guarantee that you and your daughter will be fine. But if you don't tell, I don't mind killing your daughter."

His eyes were devoid of emotion. Su Zhenfeng stated it as if he were stating a fact: "I just said that I can stop at nothing for my own family. Don't underestimate the Su family's ability to operate in secret. Let me tell you, I mean what I say. I hope you won't regret your decision later."

This icy demeanor is similar to Yu Zhe and Yu Che's serious expressions, but Su Zhenfeng possesses a greater maturity and experience, making his words a truly substantial source of pressure.

This pressure made Qin Yang break out in a cold sweat.

He knew the power of the Su family; if they weren't strong enough, the Qi family wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure as staging a car accident.

It would have been one thing if he had died himself, but now Su Zhenfeng is trying to drag Xiao Ke into it as well.

Qin Yang was anxious, he was really anxious, he had no idea what he should hold on to.

For Xiao Ke's sake, what is there that I wouldn't dare to say!

After weighing the pros and cons, Qin Yang sighed heavily: "I give up... I can say anything, but you have to agree to one condition."

Seeing that he had relented, Su Zhenfeng sat down on the chair that the bodyguard had brought over a few minutes earlier: "Tell me about it, but whether I can accept it or not is up to me to decide."

Qin Yang lowered his head and said in a humble tone, "I have only one request, please don't hurt my daughter. As for me, I'll do whatever it takes."

“You should have said this earlier.” Su Zhenfeng’s gaze softened a bit. “We’re both people with children, so of course I understand how you feel. If possible, I don’t want to involve innocent people in this incident. If you can talk about it, then of course there’s no problem.”

He then added, "And it's not just your daughter who won't be harmed, you will too. I told you not to underestimate the Su family's ability to operate covertly, so their ability to retaliate is definitely not a problem either."

Qin Yang was taken aback, then understood what he meant: "You mean, the Su family can protect me?"

"Personally, I really wanted to kill you five years ago when you hit my son's car with your car."

Su Zhenfeng paused for a moment, then continued, "But for those who are potential partners in the Su family, at least during the cooperation, I must ensure your safety. Otherwise, if I fail to achieve my goals, it will be a loss."

Qin Yang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Perhaps, at this time, seeking refuge with the Su family was the right choice.

22. Maybe they can even pull off a comeback?

With things basically settled here, Qi Xinye, after several days of investigating clues, has also basically figured out some things.

In Qi Xinye's room in the Qi family courtyard, she sat in a chair, looking at the various logics and contradictions she was drawing.

Finally, looking out at the fountain, she muttered to herself, "Is the key to this whole incident Qin Yang...?"

If he's employed by the Qi family, then things become much clearer. If I'm not mistaken, Uncle Su should have already found Qin Yang, and now it's my turn…”

Qi Xinye put down her pen and stretched. From early yesterday morning until noon today, she had been studying the ins and outs of this matter and now she basically had the answer.

Xiao Zhe, it'll be soon. Find the person who tried to harm you back then.