The sound was so loud that it almost ruptured Lin Congzhi's eardrums; fortunately, he moved the phone away in time, preventing further damage to his eardrums.

His father's agitation was unexpected; however, since he had been asked, he could only explain, "Dad, things are not peaceful right now, and I'm only thinking about your safety."

Lin's father retorted hoarsely, "The country is peaceful and prosperous now, where is there any unrest?"

Lin Congzhi was speechless at his irritable father. Couldn't he just be a little calmer?

Suppressing his anger, he earnestly advised, "Dad, just listen to me, don't worry about anything else."

Lin's father said stubbornly, "I don't care, we want freedom. Keep your bodyguards away from us."

"Dad, are you deliberately making things difficult for me?" Lin Congzhi's temper flared up a bit, and his face darkened.

Lin's father was not afraid at all and asked confidently, "Who is making things difficult for whom now? The bodyguards you sent have scared everyone around us. We don't have any room to move around or feel involved at all."

Lin Congzhi was a little confused: "What activity space? What sense of participation? Where are you now?"

Lin's father: "The park."

"Why did you go to a place like that for no reason?" Lin Congzhi asked.

Lin's father: "Do you think we're like you, cooped up in a small house all day? We're nature workers, of course we need to be close to nature."

Lin Congzhi figured the park was crowded and his parents should be fine, so he compromised: "Okay, okay! Give the phone to the bodyguards and I'll tell them."

Upon hearing this, Lin's father's anger subsided.

Upon receiving Mr. Lin's instructions, the bodyguards immediately dispersed and hid in the shadows to protect Mr. and Mrs. Lin.

After regaining their freedom, Lin's parents were in much better spirits.

Next, they moved to a different place and blended into the crowd, chatting and laughing with the middle-aged and elderly people in the city, playing games and exercising, having a great time.

After letting go, Lin Congzhi never received another call from his parents.

Having both seems to be the best approach.

...

After getting off work, Yao Yao immediately called Gao Jiakai, wanting to invite him out for dinner.

Gao Jiakai declined her invitation, citing other commitments.

Yao Yao's mouth immediately puffed up like a frog's, thinking that Gao Jiakai was saying that to avoid her.

"Gao Jiakai, you said you liked me, you can't go back on your word."

Feeling wronged, Gao Jiakai immediately stopped what he was doing and asked seriously, "When did I ever say I liked you?"

"You promised my parents you would take good care of me and not let me be sad or cry."

Yao Yao looked aggrieved, and her nose was twitching with sobs.

Upon hearing this, Gao Jiakai felt utterly innocent: "Please, that was just an act, okay?"

Yao Yao continued to play the victim: "But you like my singing."

Gao Jiakai understood.

Yao Yao knew she had no legitimate reason, so she insisted on fabricating one in order to achieve her goal.

His motive was clear: he couldn't let this little brat lead him astray any further. "Little girl, don't push your luck. I especially hate people who push their luck, especially women."

Defeated step by step, Yao Yao's tone also retreated: "Then... when are you free? When can I ask you out?"

Gao Jiakai pondered for a moment, then a flash of inspiration struck him, and he smiled and said, "Once the Ji Group goes bankrupt, you can ask me out."