The moment the door closed, Su Mingqiang's legs went weak, and he almost knelt down.
He leaned against the wall for a few seconds to catch his breath, then ran frantically toward the alley entrance.
At that moment, only one thought occupied his mind: he had to find his father, otherwise...
He dared not think any further.
...
at the same time.
Su Jian's family home.
After dinner, an indescribable sense of oppression filled Su Jianguo's courtyard house.
Since learning of Su Mingde's prison break, Su Jianguo's family has been in a state of tension.
On one hand, Wang Xiulan was worried that her second son might do something foolish, because in this day and age, people could die.
On the other hand, there's Su Jianguo. When they met in prison, his second son hated him to the core. Su Jianguo had no doubt that his second son would come back to take revenge on him, or even on the whole family.
to this end.
Su Jianguo asked Su Yufen to take the children and live with Wang Xiulan's parents in the courtyard house he had previously bought.
Now, only four people remain in the family: Su Jianguo, Wang Xiulan, Su Yuzhen, and Su Mingfu.
Seeing that the atmosphere was getting a bit quiet, Su Jianguo suggested going back to playing poker to ease the tension.
Upon hearing this, Su Mingfu went and took out a deck of cards.
Just as the family was about to start playing cards.
The courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open and slammed against the wall with a loud "bang".
Everyone was startled and turned to look at the doorway.
Su Mingqiang stood there, his face pale, his forehead covered in sweat, and his clothes disheveled, as if he had run a long way.
His eyes were bloodshot, and he was clearly stunned when he saw the scene inside the room.
"Mingqiang?"
Wang Xiulan was the first to stand up.
How could you...?
Su Mingqiang's gaze swept across his family members' faces, finally settling on his father.
His lips trembled, as if he wanted to say something, but then swallowed it back.
He knew that, given his father's personality, if he knew Su Mingde was at his house, he would definitely call the police immediately.
In that case, Li Jinhua would be in danger.
Su Jianguo slowly put down the cards in his hand, his face expressionless.
"What's up?"
The room fell silent instantly, and everyone's eyes turned to Su Mingqiang.
"I..."
Su Mingqiang swallowed hard, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.
Time was of the essence, so he could only make up a reason.
"Dad, Mom, Jinhua... Jinhua suddenly has a stomachache and is crying out in bed... Dad, please go see her quickly..."
The moment he uttered that reason, Su Mingqiang knew he was in trouble.
The father's brows furrowed even more, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
"Why are you calling me when you have a stomachache and need to see a doctor?"
Su Jianguo's voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable tone.
"I'm not a doctor."
Su Mingqiang's face turned bright red, and he wished he could slap himself.
Such a lame excuse, even he himself didn't believe it.
"Um...the doctor...the doctor examined me and said...says it might be food poisoning..."
Su Mingqiang stammered as he added, his eyes darting around.
"But...but Jin Hua keeps crying out in pain, I...I'm worried..."
Su Mingfu suddenly interrupted.
"Big brother, isn't Sister Jinhua only a few months old? Why is she suddenly having stomach pains? Should we take her to the hospital?"
"No! No need for the hospital!"
Su Mingqiang overreacted and shouted, then realized his lapse in composure and lowered his voice.
"It's just...it's just that Dad needs to go and check on things..."
Su Jianguo slowly put down the cards in his hand and said disdainfully.
"Mingqiang, do you know what I hate most?"
Su Mingqiang stood frozen in place, his back soaked with cold sweat.
"I hate liars the most."
Su Jianguo stood up.
“Especially since my son lied to me.”
Wang Xiulan stood up uneasily.
"Master, Mingqiang is probably too hasty..."
"Can someone in a hurry just make up such lies?"
Su Jianguo sneered.
"If Jin Hua were really in trouble, would his first reaction be to come to me?"
Su Mingqiang's legs began to tremble. He looked at his watch; forty minutes had passed.
Su Mingde only gave him two hours, and now...
"dad!"
He suddenly knelt down, his knees slamming heavily onto the floor.
"Please, come with me! Jin Hua...she..."
"What's wrong with her?"
Su Jianguo looked down at his eldest son.
"Go on, come up with a more plausible reason."
Su Mingqiang's tears finally welled up, and he knelt on the ground like a helpless child.
"Dad...I...I can't say it...but please...just this once...come with me..."
The atmosphere inside the room froze at freezing point.
Everyone else turned their attention to Su Jianguo.
Su Jianguo let out a long sigh.
"Su Mingde sent you, didn't he?"
Considering the condition of the eldest son, Su Mingqiang, and Su Mingde's prison break today.
Su Jianguo quickly concluded that Su Mingde had gone to find Su Mingqiang.
These words were like a knife, piercing directly into Su Mingqiang's heart.
He looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"You...how could you..."
"I guessed it."
Su Jianguo turned and walked into the inner room.
"Let me get a coat."
Su Mingqiang collapsed to the ground, tears blurring his vision.
He won, yet it seemed like he lost miserably.
The father had seen through everything long ago, but still chose to go with him.
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