A gangster like Brother Zai, how could he possibly carry a pen like a cultured person? He shook his head frantically, "Brother Hao, you don't have to do this, really, I'm begging you!"

As he spoke, he actually started crying, tears streaming down his face, leaving Qin Hao feeling quite depressed.

I'm just here to settle a debt, it's not like I'm going to kill you!

But Brother Zai didn't see it that way. He felt that Qin Hao refusing his money was definitely to cause trouble.

"I have a pen!"

Bi Fang broke away from her daughter's support, dashed to Qin Hao with a flattering smile, and handed him a ballpoint pen.

Qin Hao gave him a nonchalant smile, took the pen, wrote a number on the check, and stuffed it into Brother Zai's pocket: "This is two hundred thousand."

It's over, it's all over, my life is done for?

Brother Zai, with no greater sorrow than a dead heart, fell into a blank state, face full of despair.

He didn't expect Qin Hao to be this ruthless, not forgiving him even after he begged so pathetically.

Even if you're a big shot, you can't be so merciless over a trivial matter!

Just when Brother Zai was in despair, Qin Hao's voice came again, "Tear up your IOU yourself, and don't look for trouble in the future."

Brother Zai was startled: This tone seemed like he was letting me off.

He looked up to see Qin Hao's smiling expression, those eyes, the curve of his lips, that flawless contour, appeared sacred to Brother Zai, like the smile of God.

"Brother Hao, are you going to let me go?"

Kneeling on the ground, Brother Zai asked incredulously.

"What else?"

Qin Hao found it a bit amusing.

"Thank you, Brother Hao, thank you!"

Instantly, Brother Zai cried tears of joy, kowtowed three times to Qin Hao, and angrily shouted back to his two lackeys: "You idiots, come kneel to Brother Hao!"

Qin Hao rolled his eyes.

I'm not dead, do you understand why you're kowtowing to me!

He wanted to refuse, but it was too late, the two lackeys, not sure what's going on, rushed over hurriedly to kneel and kowtow.

"Brother Hao's other shoe is still dirty, lick it clean quickly!"

Brother Zai's authoritative tone was completely different from his earlier pleading voice.

The two lackeys' faces turned a mix of green and yellow, but they still endured their nausea and stuck out their tongues to lick Qin Hao's shoes.

This scene made Father Bi tremble with fear: Could it be that Brother Zai has gone mad? Is Qin Hao really that terrifying?

"Alright, you guys should leave now."

Qin Hao, very helpless, could only issue an order to see them out.

My shoes are perfectly clean, your filthy saliva is making me not want to wear them anymore!

"Thank you, Brother Hao!"

Brother Zai, as if receiving amnesty, led his two lackeys away in a hurry.

As the three left, Father Bi chuckled awkwardly but dared not speak.

By now, he could tell Qin Hao's identity was quite impressive, deeply regretting his actions, thinking about how to apologize.

Qin Hao smiled slightly, "Uncle, it'd be wise to gamble less in the future."

"Little...Hao, Brother Hao is right, I'll try to gamble less from now on!"

From Qin Hao's tone, Father Bi knew he wasn't holding grudges about the past, so he responded with a couple of flattering words, "Brother Hao, have you eaten yet? Come on, let's go inside and make something to eat."

Saying that, he took the initiative to lead Qin Hao into the house, carefully seated him on the sofa, then took out his precious Longjing tea from the cupboard, brewed it, and then rushed to the kitchen, wearing an apron to start cooking.

Bi Fang sat next to Qin Hao, winked at him, and whispered with a smile, "Since mother died, father hasn't cooked for three years, Brother Hao, you're really influential."

Qin Hao flicked a finger on her forehead, "Call me Brother Hao again and I'll punish you."

"How are you going to punish me..."

Bi Fang pouted and spat a sentence, Qin Hao swallowed his saliva, "Why do the first words seem like flirtatious banter?"

Before long, the dining table was filled with exquisite dishes. Although Father Bi was a gambler, his cooking skills were undeniable; even before tasting, Qin Hao knew the flavor would be exceptional.

Qin Hao sat at the dining table, with Bi Fang on his left, Xixi on his right, directly facing Father Bi.

This scene really had a warm little family vibe.

Father Bi poured Qin Hao a glass of wine, stood up cheerfully and said, "Brother Hao, thanks for your help today, in the future if there's anything you need, I wouldn't hesitate to go through fire and water for you!"

Qin Hao inwardly thought: With your skills, what help could you offer me?

Nevertheless, he raised his glass and smiled, "Thank you."

They clinked glasses and drank, then Father Bi opened up, "Brother Hao, before I lost too much money and wasn't thinking clearly, I hope you won't take it to heart."

"It's fine."

Qin Hao casually said, feeling Bi Fang's arm touching his, the warm and soft sensation was very comfortable.

He couldn't help himself, his big hand under the table touched Bi Fang's thigh, causing her body to tremble slightly.

Just eating is so boring, this is what's fun!

Seeing Bi Fang's expression, Qin Hao felt very satisfied inside.

Father Bi, a sharp observer, noticing his daughter's shy expression, said, "Fangfang, I heard the light bulb in your room is broken, later, have Brother Hao come in and have a seat."

Then he turned to Qin Hao with a mischievous smile, "I'll be back at midnight, Brother Hao take care of yourself."

Instantly, Qin Hao felt chaotic: You old gambler, are you just giving your daughter away like this?

Feeling the glances from the side, he turned and caught eyes with Bi Fang, Qin Hao mischievously raised an eyebrow, and Bi Fang's face turned red, her longing eyes speaking volumes.

Alas, am I really to lose myself here?

Qin Hao lamented inside, filled with the unique melancholy of a man.

...

At midnight, having done nothing, Qin Hao prepared to leave the Bi family.

"Goodbye, big brother!"

Xixi saw Qin Hao to the door, her face full of a sweet smile.

"Goodbye, Xixi. When there's time, I'll take you out to play."

Qin Hao smiled as he pinched Xixi's cheek, then glanced at Bi Fang, who was filled with resentment.

In the end, Qin Hao resisted the temptation, using the time for "fixing the light bulb" on helping Xixi with her studies instead of anything else.

It's not that he wasn't interested in Bi Fang, but her straightforward and fiery personality, coupled with the many things entangling him now, left him in no mood for romantic affairs.

If he's going to fix light bulbs, it'd be best to do so after dealing with his enemies first.

"You..."

As he was about to leave, Bi Fang couldn't hide her reluctance; her eyes filled with emotion, lips slightly parted with words unspoken.

"Is there something?"

Qin Hao sensed Bi Fang had more to say.

"Can you..."

Before she could finish, a loud thunderclap interrupted, followed by a sudden downpour.

Bi Fang was stunned, her words cut short.

Qin Hao was also surprised—damn! Was the universe forcing him?

"Brother Hao, with such heavy rain, it's hard for you to go back, isn't it?"

Xixi's caring words left Qin Hao feeling uneasy, while Bi Fang, with a slight blush, said, "You should stay; the sofa is available for sleeping."

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