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Li Bao turned and walked out.
With a smile, Du Hongfeng said to Qin Hao, "Young man, we have other matters to attend to. I've already paid the medical expenses, which should be enough until you're discharged."
Du Wanrou did not want to leave, but she was pulled away by Feng Yun.
Once Du Wanrou had left, he sighed. He could tell that Wanrou's parents didn't like him very much.
Even to say there was a bit of antipathy.
From their gazes and tone of voice, Qin Hao could feel it.
He couldn't figure out why. Could it be that they looked down on him? But he felt that wasn't quite right.
The way Du Hongfeng spoke and looked at him was with a sense of respect but also distance.
Qin Hao thought hard but couldn't understand what was going on. Just then, the door to the hospital room opened, and two police officers, one male and one female, walked in.
Furthermore, Qin Hao knew these two people—they were Liu Bo and Feng Xue.
It seemed the situation was serious, as the city's detectives had been directly involved.
Upon seeing Qin Hao, who looked like a mummy, Feng Xue said with a smile, "We've almost finished investigating the matter, but we still need you to make a statement."
Qin Hao recounted the whole incident in full detail.
Liu Bo and Feng Xue were taking notes; they had already recorded Du Wanrou and Lin Kang's statements, and now only his was left.
At first, they were somewhat incredulous that he alone had taken down so many people.
But now that the stories of all three practically matched without discrepancy, the way they looked at Qin Hao changed.
One man had taken down so many thugs armed with clubs—what kind of fighting ability was that? It was terrifying, right?
After Liu Bo and Feng Xue finished taking the statement, they said a few words of encouragement to him and then left.
Qin Hao said to the fat man, "Ask Li Bao to come in."
Kang Youyi went out and then came back in with Li Bao.
Looking at Qin Hao, Li Bao said, "I'm sorry, Hao."
Qin Hao responded with a smile, "I know you think it's unjust for me, but some things are beyond fairness or unfairness. It's enough that I like her."
Li Bao was stunned for a moment and then suddenly realized, was it because Hao liked that girl?
But to be honest, that girl really was not bad—pretty and a nice person. At the very least, she genuinely cared for Qin Hao.
It was just her parents that Li Bao found somewhat annoying.
Qin Hao continued, "Have you found out what happened? Who were those people?"
He's Li Bao, a notorious thug from Changle District, known to have many minions and a fearsome reputation.
The people who attacked you today are minions of Wang Dajun, and Li Bao and Wang Dajun are cut from the same cloth.
You must have heard what Li Bao called Qin Hao. He called him Brother Hao, what does that tell you?
It means that he is in cahoots with Li Bao, he's the big boss behind Li Bao.
He, Li Bao, Wang Dajun, and others like them, are parasites and scum of society."
Du Hongfeng had always hated such people in his life.
Having hands and feet and not working hard to earn money and support a family, instead choosing to degenerate into societal pests.
He would never allow his daughter to be with someone like that, even if he saved her.
Du Hongfeng had conducted himself with honor all his life, never causing harm or injustice.
He had no contact whatsoever with those societal parasites.
In his many years of fighting in the business world, he relied on his intelligence and integrity, never resorting to any unfair methods.
In the business world, there were many businessmen who used shady tactics.
But there were also many who relied on their own hard work and intelligence.
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After hearing her father's words, Du Wanrou was stunned; she could hardly believe it.
But thinking over her father's words, as well as Li Bao and the six or seven strong young men outside the hospital room.
Du Wanrou realized it all must be true.
It pained her heart. Could Qin Hao really be involved with those hoodlums?
Seeing the look on his daughter's face, Du Hongfeng knew what she was thinking.
He sighed and said: "Xiao Rou, you are the apple of Daddy's eye, how could I bear to see you hurt?
I'd rather be the one who's hurt than you. I was terrified when I received your call today, fearing you might have had an accident.
If anything were to happen to you, I would never forgive myself for the rest of my life."
Du Wanrou's eyes were red with tears: "Dad, this isn't your fault. Those people are just too wicked."
Du Hongfeng's eyes also became moist: "My dear daughter, don't go out for the next few days. Let the police take care of those scum first, then you can go out and have fun.
At that point, I will hire a few bodyguards for you. Mr. Lin is skilled, but after all, one man can't fight off many."
"Mm, I understand, Dad," Du Wanrou obediently replied.
Du Hongfeng turned to Feng Yun and said: "Wife, stay home with our daughter. I have to go take care of some business."