Chapter 39

"It was Xiaomeng who asked her classmate Wu Peng for help, so you could come back!"
Seeing this, Yang Huijuan quickly explained, "Tianhe, you hit someone in public. Even if they don't press charges, you'd still be detained for at least fifteen days. For you to come back so soon, the Wu family must have helped."

Both Yang Huijuan and Qin Xiaomeng were convinced that it was thanks to Wu Peng's intervention; otherwise, Chu Tianhe could never have returned so quickly. However, unlike Yang Huijuan's cheerful expression, Qin Xiaomeng's face was clouded with worry, her brows knit in sorrow.

"Alright, as long as you're back. I'll go make some food for you."

Seeing Chu Tianhe return safely, Yang Huijuan was genuinely happy. Before she finished speaking, she headed toward the kitchen.

"Mom, I won't be eating at home tonight."

With a troubled look, Qin Xiaomeng quickly spoke up, reminding Yang Huijuan not to prepare her meal.

"What's wrong?"

Chu Tianhe sensed Qin Xiaomeng’s unease and frowned slightly as he asked, "Did Wu Peng ask something of you?"

Although Chu Tianhe’s release from the Security Bureau had nothing to do with Wu Peng, since both Yang Huijuan and Qin Xiaomeng believed the Wu family had helped, Chu Tianhe could only ask.

"It's nothing." Qin Xiaomeng composed herself, looked up at Chu Tianhe, and managed a smile. "Brother-in-law, I'm just glad you’re back. Wu Peng only asked me to attend a charity gala with him. It’s really nothing."

"A charity gala?"

"I doubt it's as simple as just attending a charity gala," Chu Tianhe’s brows furrowed instantly, a chill flashing in his eyes. If it were only about going to a charity event, Qin Xiaomeng wouldn't be so upset!

Having fought his way through many years, Chu Tianhe understood the darkness of human nature. He immediately guessed Wu Peng’s intentions: he wanted to use the charity gala as an excuse to get close to Qin Xiaomeng!

It seemed Qin Xiaomeng was aware of Wu Peng’s designs, though it wasn’t convenient for her to say so outright.

"Don’t worry, brother-in-law. It’s just a charity gala. I can handle it; I won’t be taken advantage of." Both were shrewd, so Qin Xiaomeng stopped hiding, her beautiful eyes turning to Chu Tianhe as she forced a smile.

"In that case, I’ll go with you. I’d like to see what kind of person Wu Peng really is!"

Seeing Qin Xiaomeng's discomfort, Chu Tianhe frowned again. No matter what, this situation had arisen because of him. He would only feel at ease if he went too.

"Really?!"

Hearing this, Qin Xiaomeng immediately broke into a smile, looking at Chu Tianhe in earnest. "Brother-in-law, you really want to go with me?"

To attend the charity gala together with Chu Tianhe was Qin Xiaomeng's wish. In her heart, Chu Tianhe was her guardian, and having him by her side always gave her a secret sense of security.

"What time does the charity gala start?" Chu Tianhe glanced at his watch and asked.

"Eight o’clock sharp." Qin Xiaomeng checked the time as well; if they set out now, they would arrive just as it began.

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