Urban God-level Youth

"Brother-in-law, my uncle is okay, isn't he?" Ding Shanshan asked with some concern.

Qin Hao: "I don't know either. Let me ask. You guys wait a bit." He waved at Leng Xuan and the others to get the car out, then made a phone call to Xu Jiejian.

After the call connected, Xu Jiejian asked with a smile, "What is it, Xiao Hao?"

Qin Hao: "Mr. Xu, do you know where He Qizhi is being held? I want to take someone over to see him."

Xu Jiejian: "I'm not clear about that. The handling of issues on that side is not under my jurisdiction, but I can ask for you. Give me a moment."

About three to four minutes later, Xu Jiejian called back and told Qin Hao the location where He Qizhi was detained.

Qin Hao said to He Tingting and the others, "I know where it is now. Let's go together."

All of them got into Qin Hao's car. Qin Hao sat in the passenger seat, with He Tingting, Ding Man, and Ding Shanshan behind him.

Ding Shan and his wife Tan Jing took the car behind. The convoy headed to the suburban area of Jianghai City. They arrived at the Security Department's Detention Center No.1, where the detainees were all apprehended by the security services, and local police had no jurisdiction to intervene.

After Qin Hao reported his name, someone led them inside. The prison here was nothing like a typical detention center, housing criminals of significant importance to national security.

"Mr. Qin, according to regulations, no one else except you can enter. However, our chief personally called to instruct us that everyone you have brought can come inside," the man leading the way said with a smile.

Qin Hao didn't recognize any chief from the Security Department, but such a statement was surely giving him a lot of face. "Then please thank your chief for me."

He Tingting's family was utterly shocked upon hearing this. Mr. Qin? When had he become an officer?

They quickly arrived at the door of the cell holding He Qizhi. "Open the door, Mr. Qin would like to see the prisoner," commanded the guard.

The soldier on guard duty opened the door. Qin Hao and the others walked in. He Qizhi was sitting on the bed, his head full of white hair, looking a decade older in an instant.

"Dad," He Tingting said, rushing over to her father as soon as she saw him.

Ding Man rushed over as well, tears streaming down: "He."

Seeing them, He Qizhi felt an immense sense of guilt: "Xiao Man, Tingting, dad is sorry for letting you down, but I absolutely did not do anything to betray our country and people."

His affair with Ye Xiaolu was entirely due to her seduction.

Ye Xiaolu, having undergone professional training, was extremely skilled in the art of seduction; He Qizhi was unable to resist her sugar-coated bullets and various moves.

Seeing her father's slightly greying hair, He Tingting felt a pang in her heart: "Dad, you will definitely be okay."

He Qizhi came to his senses and asked, "How did you find this place?"

"Xiao Hao helped us find it," Ding Man quickly replied.

He Qizhi looked at Qin Hao and sighed: "Xiao Hao, your uncle was blinded before. Don't hold it against your uncle, I won't interfere in your and Tingting's affairs anymore."

Qin Hao looked at him and nodded. Whether his words were sincere or false, it made no difference to Qin Hao, as his relationship with Tingting wasn't real in the first place.

"You all have a talk. I'll step out for a bit."

Hearing Qin Hao's words, Ding Man felt puzzled. Why wasn't he the slightest bit worried about his future father-in-law? Could it be that seeing our family's decline, he plans to abandon Tingting?

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Qin Hao stood at the door watching the two guards handling the door: "Are you guys also from the Gu Jing Military Region?"

"Yes, sir," the two of them respectfully answered.

About half an hour later, He Tingting and her family emerged from the room. He Tingting said to Qin Hao, "Let's go."

Upon leaving the detention center, Ding Man suddenly spoke up to Qin Hao, "Mr. Qin, you go back first. We'll take a cab, so as not to trouble you."

Qin Hao, He Tingting, and Ding Shanshan's family were taken aback by Ding Man's words. What was this all about?

"Alright then, I'll head off first." Qin Hao got into his car and left.

Ding Shan and Tan Jing looked at Ding Man and asked, "Sis, why did you talk to Xiao Hao like that?"

Ding Man huffed, "Her father-in-law has been arrested; did you see any sign of worry or concern on his face? I think he sees our family's downfall and wants to distance himself from us."

He Tingting quickly explained, "Mom, he's not like that."

Ding Man: "How is he not? My eyes aren't blind yet. I haven't become so senile that I mistake good people for bad."

He Tingting: "Mom, he and I are not really a couple. He's just pretending to be my boyfriend to ward off your pressure for me to marry."

Her words left everyone stunned. Ding Man also looked at her daughter with some incredulity, "Are you saying you and he have always been pretending?"

He Tingting nodded, "Yes, we've always been pretending. He and I are not really a couple."

The expressions on Ding Shanshan's family members' faces were full of astonishment. He Tingting and Qin Hao were pretending? For some reason, Ding Shanshan felt a hint of joy in her heart.

Back at the company, Qin Hao went to check on the Xinghai Automobile Factory. The H-grade alloy produced at Xinghai Steel Refining was ready to be applied to Xinghai Automobiles.

The air-powered engine was almost ready to be manufactured, and it would take at most another ten days for the finished car to come out.

Now, only Qin Hao was allowed into the Xinghai Automobile Factory; no one else was permitted entry.

After leaving the automobile factory, Qin Hao returned to the Xinghai Company office. That afternoon, he received an invitation from East Chao Country, asking them to visit for an onsite inspection the day after tomorrow.

Soon after, Qin Hao notified Li Qingya and then asked her to inform the others. They would send representatives to visit and inspect East Chao Country together.

When it was almost closing time, He Tingting came to his office.

Qin Hao was surprised to see her, "Mr. He, why have you come to the office? Why don't I give you a few days off?"

He Tingting looked at him and said, "Mr. Qin, I have something I want to talk to you about. Let's go to my place to talk."

Qin Hao said with a smile, "Mr. He, you can just talk to me here about whatever it is."

He Tingting: "It's not quite convenient here. Let's go to my place."

Qin Hao looked at her and said, "Mr. He, I know why you came to see me, but there's nothing I can do about this matter."

"I've already told my mom about our pretending," He Tingting started.

Qin Hao nodded; her response was completely irrelevant.

Seeing his indifferent reaction, He Tingting said in a somewhat pleading tone, "My dad really hasn't done anything illegal or against the country. I hope you can help my dad and me."

Qin Hao's words were not an excuse. Although he was a major, this was a matter for the Security Department, and he didn't have any contacts there.

Just then, He Tingting suddenly unbuttoned her clothes, letting them fall to the ground.