Novel Boss
Chapter 492
Chapter 492 - I'm Not That Kind of Person
They soon arrived at their destination.
Upon exiting the car, Hsu Chenyang remarked, “Brother Wu, you live across from the police station? That seems a bit risky. But it's actually a smart move. The most dangerous place is often the safest. Brother Wu, you're really something.”
Unable to resist, Hsu Chenyang gave Captain Wu a thumbs-up.
Captain Wu blinked. He recalled the girl he had seen earlier seemed quite sharp; she wouldn't be on good terms with Mr. Su otherwise. Why then was her brother, Hsu Chenyang, acting so foolishly? It suddenly clicked for him why Hsu Chenyang had lost over 500,000 yuan.
Captain Wu gestured towards the police station and said, “Here we are. This is our destination.”
Hsu Chenyang quickly responded, “Brother Wu, this isn't a good joke! We should keep our distance from the police station.”
No sooner had Hsu Chenyang finished his sentence than the two young men following Captain Wu pulled out handcuffs and secured them around his wrists.
It dawned on Hsu Chenyang then. “You're cops?”
Reflecting on the perks Captain Wu had promised him, Hsu Chenyang sighed. Captain Wu hadn't lied; he would indeed receive such treatment in jail.
Hsu Chenyang was bewildered, but powerless. With Captain Wu having escorted him to the police station's doorstep, there was no chance of escape.
Captain Wu efficiently escorted Hsu Chenyang into the police station.
Before long, Hsu Chenyang had spilled all the details.
Captain Wu hardly had to press him; Hsu Chenyang volunteered everything without being asked.
That very night, Captain Wu led his team to dismantle the underground gambling den.
Meanwhile, Hsu Chenyue stood beside Su Ming, utterly baffled by his behavior.
Unable to contain her curiosity, she inquired, “Who is Brother Wu?”
“He's a police officer,” Su Ming replied, then clapped his hands and added, “Come on, get in the car. I'll take you home.”
Hsu Chenyue was taken aback. “A cop? Is he going to take my brother to the station?”
Ultimately, Hsu Chenyue found it hard to stomach the thought of her brother behind bars. Despite his failures, his debts, and the trouble he'd caused the family, he was still her flesh and blood. He had always been protective of her when she was little.
Su Ming sat in the driver's seat and said, “You didn't want things to end up like this, did you? Do you realize what will happen to your brother if he keeps on this path?”
Hsu Chenyue shook her head.
“He'll start stealing. And if the money he steals isn't enough, he'll resort to robbery, or worse, murder for cash!”
Su Ming's message was crystal clear. Hsu Chenyue's face showed a flicker of change upon hearing this, and ultimately, she let out a resigned sigh.
She walked over to Su Ming and climbed into the car.
“You're right. My brother has brought this on himself. He can't blame anyone else. If you hadn't called the police, he would've ended up in even bigger trouble. How did things get to this point?”
Hsu Chenyue sighed deeply.
“Stop sighing. Everyone chooses their own path in life.”
“You focus on your studies, work hard after you graduate. By that time, your brother will likely be released from prison. I'm confident he'll have changed for the better.”
With that, Su Ming hit the gas and sped off.
The ride back was silent. Upon arrival, Hsu Chenyue was visibly downcast. After bidding Su Ming farewell, she headed straight home.
Su Ming decided to drop by and check on his parents.
“What's going on? Why are you back so early?”
Su Tao was surprised to see Su Ming. He approached and glanced at the clock. It was barely past seven in the evening. Su Ming had returned after just an hour.
Su Ming shook his head, sat down next to Lee Sumei, grabbed an apple from the coffee table, and took a bite. “Ran into some trouble,” he explained.
Before Su Ming could elaborate, Lee Sumei gave him a playful slap on the shoulder. “What's the rush? Couldn't you have waited until your relationship was more established before making a move?”
Su Ming was taken aback.
What was she implying?
He thought to himself, “Is that the kind of person I am? I'm a decent guy, still a virgin.”
Though he found the topic somewhat embarrassing, he remained optimistic and principled.
“Your mom's got a point. Young women today can be quite shy.”
Su Tao joined in, speaking earnestly, “You can't rush these things. Take it slow. Go on a few dates, start holding hands, and then you can think about moving forward. You're usually so sharp. Why do I need to spell this out for you?”
Su Ming was at a loss for words.
What on earth were they saying?
They were overthinking it.
Did he come across as someone without patience?
“Dad, Mom, you're overthinking it.”
“Things aren't as you imagine.”
With a sense of resignation, Su Ming explained the situation once more. Upon hearing his explanation, Lee Sumei and Su Tao had an epiphany.
“No wonder Hsu looked so troubled, furrowing his brow and smoking while we talked.”
“If I had a son like that, I'd be pretty frustrated too.”
“You know, you really shouldn't…”
Lee Sumei interjected with a sigh. Su Ming felt okay after the first remark, but the second one set off alarm bells. By the third, he was hastily raising his hand in assurance.
“Mom, I swear to you, I would never engage in such activities.”
“I wouldn't dream of stealing or robbing money, let alone gambling.”
Su Ming's voice was firm, his demeanor earnest.
Su Tao showed his approval with a satisfied nod and a pat on his son's shoulder.
“You're truly my son,” Su Tao declared.
“Alright then. No need to stick around here. Go on and get some rest.”
Lee Sumei glanced at the clock.
“Dad, Mom, it's still early,” Su Ming protested, surprised.
”Don't assume we're out of touch. You young folks work so hard. Go on, head back and either rest or play some games to unwind.”
With that, he found himself unceremoniously ushered out by his parents.