"Don't blame Dad for doing this." Song Jianguo sighed and said, "Dad also has his unavoidable difficulties."

"Hmm." Song Xiaojia nodded, still remained silent.

"Sigh, go ahead." Song Jianguo patted Song Xiaojia on the back.

Mom hugged Song Xiaojia, and both burst into sobs and cries. It seemed like a life-and-death farewell.

"Why cry? It's not a farewell forever." Song Jianguo frowned, clearly disliking the tears of a woman.

......

At the entrance of the Provincial Committee Compound.

"Let me in." Lin Chuan jumped down from the car, his expression extremely solemn.

"Entry is prohibited without a pass." The soldier was very official, not considering letting him pass at all.

At this moment, quite a few people had gathered at the entrance of the Provincial Committee Compound.

Bang...

Without another word, Lin Chuan punched someone. One soldier was immediately knocked down. Another soldier had not even reacted before Lin Chuan threw him over his shoulder, slamming him hard to the ground. The two soldiers didn't even get a chance to fight back and were knocked down on the spot.

"Trouble, someone's forcing their way in, quick... Stop him." One soldier shouted urgently as he blew the whistle hanging around his neck.

Lin Chuan broke into a run, while one of the soldiers hastily grabbed the Type 95 on his shoulder and was about to shoot, but then realized Lin Chuan had already disappeared. The soldier quickly put away the gun, and soon, over ten soldiers ran up in formation.

"Quick, search." The soldier shouted, "The enemy has run into the Provincial Committee Compound, don't slack, we must find him, don't let any mistakes happen."

"Yes!" More than ten fully armed soldiers rushed in quickly.

Lin Chuan, following the address provided by Zhang Wenhui, quickly dove into one of the large buildings and then ran towards the fire escape stairs. They might have already set up control at the elevator, so he absolutely couldn't take the elevator. Once he took the elevator, he'd definitely be captured alive.

He ran up more than twenty floors from the elevator.

Thump thump thump...

Lin Chuan banged fiercely on Song Jianguo's door and shouted, "Xiao Jia, Xiao Jia, open the door, it's me. I am Lin Chuan!"

However, after a fierce pounding, there was no response. Instead, a granny next door opened the door and smiled, "Young man, stop knocking. Secretary Song and his family have all gone to the airport."

"To the airport for what?" Lin Chuan asked in shock.

"You don't know?" The granny smiled, "Secretary Song's daughter, Song Xiaojia is going to France for further studies, apparently to a very famous French Women's Police Academy."

"No way?!" Lin Chuan was stunned.

At this moment, Lin Chuan finally understood why yesterday Song Xiaojia seemed so preoccupied and even took him to a chain hotel. Especially, last night's seven rounds of crazy actions, Lin Chuan instantly understood, it turned out, it was a farewell, even a goodbye. Could it be... could it be that Song Xiaojia plans to never see him again?

Rustle rustle...

At this moment, more than ten soldiers had already rushed up quickly. Just as Lin Chuan was about to leave, more than ten gun barrels were already pointed at Lin Chuan.

"Don't move, if you dare, we'll riddle you with bullets," the leading soldier said with a swollen face, clearly loathing Lin Chuan intensely.

Lin Chuan glanced at them, in fact, with their capability they couldn't catch him at all. But even if he resisted, what could it achieve in the end? Song Xiaojia had still left, the departed would always leave, his heart had also gone with her. Lin Chuan felt all his anger deflated.

"Capture him," the leading soldier waved.

"Rustle rustle..."

A bunch of people immediately swarmed up and captured Lin Chuan on the spot.

Lin Chuan was tied up with ropes by a few soldiers, and more than ten people carried him out, directly confining him in the security booth.

An hour later, Song Jianguo and his wife came back.

Just at the entrance, their car was stopped, the leading soldier awkwardly said, "Secretary Song, I'm really sorry."

"What happened?" Song Jianguo raised his head and asked.

"Today someone went crazy knocking on your door." The leading soldier said awkwardly, "He said he came looking for Song Xiaojia."

"Who?" Song Jianguo asked.

"We haven't interrogated in detail yet." The soldier smiled, saying, "We were waiting for you to come back to interrogate. If you don't want the trouble, you can leave it to us, we will get the information you want. What do you think, Secretary Song?"

"Take me to see him." Song Jianguo frowned.

Afterward, Song Jianguo got off the car and followed the soldiers to the security booth. Lin Chuan was tied inside, hanging his head and with a blank look in his eyes. Seeing the soldiers bringing Song Jianguo in, he immediately stood up and asked, "Are you Xiao Jia's father?"

"Are you Lin Chuan?" Song Jianguo is no fool; being an officer of such rank, he naturally has some capabilities.

"Yes." Lin Chuan nodded and said, "Uncle, Xiao Jia and I truly love each other, please do not separate us."

Song Jianguo silently observed Lin Chuan, finding the man before him somewhat different from what he had imagined. With a frown, and seeing that Song Jianguo remained silent, Lin Chuan continued, "I truly love Xiao Jia. Uncle, please don't send Xiao Jia abroad."

"She has already left." Song Jianguo replied.

"No!" Lin Chuan exclaimed in shock.

"Let him go," Song Jianguo waved his hand.

"Secretary Song, this young man is quite formidable. We are no match for him, and if we let him go, he might hurt you," the soldier said awkwardly. "How about we handle him ourselves?"

"Let him go!" Song Jianguo said sternly.

"Yes!" The soldier hurriedly nodded.

Before the soldier could step forward, all the ropes binding Lin Chuan fell off instantaneously.

Whoosh...

The soldier was stunned, staring at Lin Chuan in disbelief, saying, "How... how is this possible!"

"Lin Chuan, you…" Song Jianguo was also surprised. Could it be the soldier did not tie him up properly?

"Uncle, I've been waiting here for you to return," Lin Chuan said seriously.

"Come to my house," Song Jianguo narrowed his eyes.

The soldier looked flabbergasted, his face a picture of shock. He watched the retreating figures of Lin Chuan and Song Jianguo, mumbling to himself. He hurriedly picked up the sturdy rope on the ground, finding no breaks. Besides, the binding method was the most secure one used in the military. How had Lin Chuan so easily freed himself? The soldier couldn't understand it at all.

Lin Chuan followed Song Jianguo towards his home.

Mrs. Song had already returned home. Seeing Song Jianguo bring Lin Chuan back, she was slightly surprised.

However, Mrs. Song remained composed and smiled, saying, "Lin Chuan, you've come?"

"Auntie, hello," Lin Chuan also displayed his politeness.

"Have a seat," Mrs. Song smiled. "I'll go wash some fruit for you."

"There's really no need to go to such trouble," Lin Chuan quickly shook his head.

After sitting down, Lin Chuan took a seat opposite Song Jianguo. Song Jianguo smiled and asked, "Lin Chuan, do you really love my daughter?"

"Yes," Lin Chuan nodded seriously.

"Then what do you think love is?" Song Jianguo asked.

"Love is about bringing someone happiness," Lin Chuan replied earnestly.

"Very good," Song Jianguo nodded. "Since you want to bring my daughter happiness, I can clearly tell you that the best way to make her happy is if you split up with her. So, are you willing to do that?"

"How can there be happiness if two people are not together?" Lin Chuan countered.

"Why does happiness have to require being together?" Song Jianguo curiously asked. "If you and Xiao Jia break up, she would have better options, perhaps marry into a powerful family, or even step into her own path to power. Don't you think that's much better than marrying someone poor and destitute like you?"

Lin Chuan was startled; it all came down to disdain for his background.

"Uncle, one can't choose their own background," Lin Chuan smiled. "A person's talents and abilities are what truly matter. Maybe I'm not born into wealth, but I will definitely become the father of a wealthy person."

"Words are easy to say, but who can guarantee your success?" Song Jianguo scoffed. "Just with that broken transport company of yours?"

"You really shouldn't look down on it," Lin Chuan said calmly. "Chairman Mao said, a single spark can start a prairie fire. I believe that with this transport company, I can definitely carve out a world of my own."

"Ambitious," Song Jianguo smiled. "However, I won't hide it from you. I've already chosen a suitable candidate to be my future son-in-law. I hope you understand."

"Why?" Lin Chuan frowned.

"I have to consider not only my daughter's future but also my own," Song Jianguo smiled. "You're a smart man, you should understand."

Lin Chuan paused, suddenly understanding. For Song Jianguo, it was all about considering his own political journey. Now in his forties, as a high-ranking official, although he still had potential to ascend further, a man in his position without strong connections inevitably needed a powerful alliance. Without such support, further promotion might be impossible.

Thus, his daughter had become a crucial key in his hands. This key might be the pivotal tool to unlock his path to greater power. A marriage alliance was Song Jianguo's most prudent choice, only through which could his political career advance further.

Lin Chuan finally realized, and said, "But do you think it's right to sacrifice your daughter's happiness for your own career advancement?"

"Why not?" Song Jianguo curiously asked. "Besides, my daughter is still young, she doesn't understand what true happiness is. True happiness isn't just about sweet nothings or romantic dialogues."

"It seems, there's no way for us to communicate," Lin Chuan narrowed his eyes.

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