Chapter 78 Part 1

“Did Chu Yi go back to his grandfather's house?” Cui Yi called.

“Yeah,” Yan Hang said, looking at the trash can. He didn't smoke today. He felt very tired after finishing the noon round. He went out for some fresh air. “He wants to ask his dad how he talked to the police.”

“Do you think his dad will say?” Cui Yi asked. “He's so timid.”

“Probably not,” Yan Hang said. “It's been bothering him for so long, no one dares to mention it. If he runs into Sister Bai, he'll probably spill everything while drinking, now that he sees his son again.”

“If you know what happened, you can judge your dad's situation,” Cui Yi said.

“Yeah, the old fox's secret is about to be discovered by me,” Yan Hang smiled.

“How do you feel these days?” Cui Yi asked.

“Not bad,” Yan Hang said, “I have an appointment with Dr. Luo tonight. I want to chat with her.”

“Good, good kid,” Cui Yi said.

After hanging up the phone, Yan Hang looked at his phone again. There was still no message from Chu Yi.

Of course there would be no message from him. Chu Yi had just arrived home two hours ago. He probably hadn't found a suitable chance to speak yet.

Yan Hang kept telling Chu Yi not to rush.

But he was actually very anxious, more anxious than anyone, even more anxious than Chu Yi.

His mentality was now very different from when his dad first disappeared. He didn't care where his dad was or where he would go, or whether his dad would reappear in front of him.

He just wanted to know his dad's situation in this case. He needed to judge what would happen if his dad was caught.

With this, he could feel at ease.

If Chu Jianxin had reported the case instead of running away at the beginning, he might have been able to relax earlier.

There are all kinds of people and things in this world. If you are not careful, it will be beyond your expectation.

“Where have you been hiding for so long?” Grandma wiped away her tears. “No news at all...you don’t care about anything at home...”

Dad sighed, “I didn't dare to buy train tickets or stay in decent inns.”

“You are so timid!” Grandpa said, “No matter it was you or not, you should stand there and speak up! What kind of man runs around like this? Look at you now!”

Dad sighed again without speaking.

“Even Chu Yi who is just over ten years old is better than you,” Grandpa also sighed.

“You're learning auto repair, right?” Dad turned to look at Chu Yi, “How's school?”

“Very good,” Chu Yi said. “One more year to graduate and work.”

“Not bad. Your mom always wanted you to go to college,” Dad said, “but this works too.”

“Chu Yi isn't meant for academics, but learning technical skills is still great,” Grandpa looked at him with laughter in his eyes. “Now he's not as cautious as before. He has friends and good relationships with classmates at school... Do you know, he even brought a friend home to visit during the New Year?”

“Really?” Dad was very surprised.

“Yeah,” Chu Yi answered. “Yan Hang.”

Dad turned sharply to look at him, unable to keep his voice down: “Yan Hang? Isn't he...”

“Yes,” Chu Yi stared at him, interrupting his words. Sister Bai, the lawyer, he helped find her.”

“...I see,” Dad said softly, his eyes full of shock.

“What are your plans next?” Grandma asked. “Go back to work?”

“Go back to work?” Dad said. “I was fired long ago.”

Grandma wiped her tears and sighed.

“As long as you are fine, other things can be worked out slowly,” Grandpa said.

“I don't dare go back now either,” Dad frowned. “Old Ding’s family members must be looking to make trouble for me.”

“The police said you are innocent. What trouble could they make?” Grandma said.

“It’s not that simple,” Dad sighed.

Chu Yi had been quiet, listening to Grandpa, Grandma and Dad talk.

He could understand why Dad didn’t dare to go back.

The matter of Chu Jianxin killing someone had already become something unrecognizable. Even if Chu Jianxin was released as innocent, no one would believe it. Even if they believed he didn't commit murder, they wouldn't believe he was innocent. It would make good gossip.

Every time he went home, the looks he received were all kinds of uncomfortable. With Dad’s timid personality, he definitely couldn’t withstand gazes ten times stronger.

Besides, Old Ding’s family might really come to make trouble for him.

Chu Yi sighed softly.

Even though Dad had come back, after running away this time, it would be difficult for him to really come back.

Grandpa talked with Dad for a long time until Grandma finished cooking dinner. Dad only ate a few bites with Grandma before going out to the balcony.

“You father and son haven’t seen each other for so long. Talk more and have some wine,” Grandpa said. “It’s better to have him back than still wandering outside.”

Dad nodded and poured Chu Yi a glass of wine: “We haven’t had a drink like this before, have we, boy?”

“No,” Chu Yi looked at the glass.

“I don’t know if we’ll have a chance to drink like this again,” Dad said. “You’ll probably rarely come back once you start school outside.”

“I’ll come back to see Grandpa and Grandma,” Chu Yi said.

Dad smiled and raised his glass. Chu Yi also picked up his glass and clinked it with Dad’s.

“After all, I have a good son,” Dad drained his glass in one gulp and poured another.

Chu Yi took a small sip.

He didn't know what kind of wine it was. Grandpa always took the bottle to buy bulk from a nearby winery. The alcohol content was very high. One sip could burn someone.

“How did you get to hang out with Yan Hang?” Dad ate a bite and asked in a low voice.

“We're in the same place,” Chu Yi glanced at him. He remembered Dad had told him to avoid Yan Hang before.

“His dad...” Dad looked towards the balcony stairs and lowered his voice even more. “I knew his dad would get into trouble.”

Chu Yi stared at his dad.

"Before the incident," dad said, "I saw him, he'd gone to see Old Ding."

"Are you sure?" Chu Yi asked.

"Mm," dad nodded, "Getting involved with Old Ding, there are no good people, so I told you back then not to get too close to his family."

"What did you say to Lawyer Bai?" Chu Yi asked.

"Didn't say much, the matter was quite simple," dad sighed, "It was just too sudden."

Chu Yi didn't expect his dad to really not intend to tell him about this matter.

He didn't speak, picked up the cup and clinked it with his dad.

Dad probably hadn't relaxed to eat or sleep, let alone relax to drink, now he picked up the cup and poured down another whole cup.