Xu Xinchen tried her best to persuade Chen Ningsheng not to be so stubborn, but Chen Ningsheng was also a very stubborn person. Since he said he wouldn't go home to ask his father for help, he absolutely wouldn't go back.

Therefore, he didn't give Xu Xinchen a chance to organize her thoughts and speak again. He directly reached out and grabbed Xu Xinchen's wrist, leading her outside: "You don't need to worry too much. No matter what, I will find a way to solve this myself. You just need to trust me."

As Chen Ningsheng dragged Xu Xinchen outside, her thoughts, which were halfway through being organized, were interrupted. Looking at Chen Ningsheng's back and feeling the pressure on her wrist, Xu Xinchen fell silent.

She could tell that Chen Ningsheng was determined not to go home and ask his parents for help. She didn't know what to say for a moment, so she could only let Chen Ningsheng drag her back to the living room.

The two men came out of the room. Zhao Jianguo was seeing his colleague out the door when he turned around and met their gazes.

Zhao Jianguo waved his hand and said to Chen Ningsheng, "I've already had someone arrest your family doctor. Have you thought it through? What should you do next?"

Chen Ningsheng nodded slightly and said to Zhao Jianguo, "I do have some vague ideas, but we still need to consider how to implement them."

When Zhao Jianguo heard Chen Ningsheng say that he already had a solution, he stopped asking questions and turned to Xu Xinchen, saying, "If you stay with him now, you'll inevitably be watched. Be careful when you go to and from get off work these days. If they can do this kind of thing, they can definitely do other heinous things too."

Xu Xinchen nodded emphatically. She knew the seriousness of the matter. Even if Zhao Jianguo didn't say anything, she would protect herself. She already couldn't help Chen Ningsheng, and she absolutely couldn't cause him any more trouble.

Chen Ningsheng seemed to see what Xu Xinchen was thinking. A gentle look appeared in his eyes. He reached out and patted Xu Xinchen's head, saying, "Alright, you don't need to worry too much. Leave the rest to me."

Looking at the two of them, Zhao Jianguo couldn't help but laugh: "What time is it? You two still have the mood to be all lovey-dovey. I don't know whether to say you two are optimistic or you two are clueless."

Xu Xinchen blushed at Zhao Jianguo's words and quickly lowered her head, saying softly, "I think we two should be considered optimistic."

The word "optimistic" sounds much better than "naive" no matter how you look at it. Xu Xinchen would never admit that they are naive. If we're talking about someone who is truly naive, then Chen Ningsheng is the only one.

Chen Ningsheng was unaware that Xu Xinchen was secretly thinking he was stupid. He was speaking to Zhao Jianguo with a serious expression: "Uncle Zhao, I won't hide it from you anymore. I don't plan to let my father know about this. If he gets involved, things might be much easier to resolve."

Chen Ningsheng paused, pursed his lips, and looked very unhappy: "But once he gets involved, I won't have as much freedom anymore. Besides, I'm confident that I can handle this myself."

If the price for someone's help is breaking up with Xu Xinchen, then he absolutely will not go to that person.

He's someone who can help. And even if you don't ask him for help, he's confident he can find out about this on his own.

His father had extensive connections, but he wasn't one to be trifled with either. Over time, he had built up a network of contacts, and he believed that if he was willing to investigate, he could definitely find some clues. Moreover, he already had suspects, so he only needed to focus his attention on those few households.

Zhao Jianguo understood Chen Ningsheng's meaning and nodded helplessly, agreeing to Chen Ningsheng's request not to tell his father about this matter.

After receiving Zhao Jianguo's assurance, Chen Ningsheng smiled happily and said to Zhao Jianguo, "Alright, Uncle Zhao, let me see you out. I'm sorry to trouble you to make this trip so late."

Chen Ningsheng glanced at his watch; it was already time for dinner. Unfortunately, he and Xu Xinchen had already eaten out on their way back, and there wasn't anything good to eat at home. Otherwise, he would have really wanted to invite Zhao Jianguo to stay for a meal before he left.

Zhao Jianguo shook his head and tapped Chen Ningsheng's forehead: "You've learned to speak in official jargon now." Zhao Jianguo's tone sounded quite wistful.

Back when Chen Ningsheng was young, he was incredibly proud and arrogant. You couldn't easily make him bow his head. Who would have thought that he could speak so fluently and authoritatively now? You can't tell at all what that arrogant young man looked like ten years ago.

Upon hearing Zhao Jianguo's words, Chen Ningsheng laughed and said to Zhao Jianguo with a relaxed expression, "Uncle Zhao, I'm already so old, I can't keep living like a child forever."

Having struggled and learned so much over time, he already understood what he should and shouldn't have understood. However, he had always had his father cleaning up his messes, which had instilled in him a certain arrogance.

After being in society for a long time, his arrogance was not worn away; he simply hid it away carefully.

If one day someone has the chance to witness the pride he has hidden away, it proves that person has become his irreconcilable enemy.

Zhao Jianguo couldn't figure out what Chen Ningsheng was thinking. After listening to Chen Ningsheng's words about needing to grow up, a hint of reluctance appeared on Zhao Jianguo's face.

Ten years ago, he was a proud child who needed a lot of attention. Now he has become a mature man who can face any storm alone. I wonder how much Chen Linsheng has sacrificed behind the scenes.

Thinking about all the suffering Chen Ningsheng had endured over the years, Zhao Jianguo couldn't help but feel sorry for him. He reached out and patted Chen Ningsheng on the shoulder.

He comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, I'll immediately send more people to investigate this matter. I absolutely won't let you suffer this injustice for nothing." He knew that possessing this item was illegal, and he had to find the perpetrators no matter what.