Chapter 555

Time really flies; it's September 1 tomorrow, the day students go back to school.

I laughed,

"Ru Meng, I'm at the Zaocheng Grand Hotel. I will always protect your safety."

"How did you get up so early today?"

"I need to get ready; tomorrow is the first day of school, Dad, I can't be like you and not ask about anything." Ru Meng scolded.

"Baby, it's my fault, I forgot the day you start school; what else do you need? I'll buy it for you now."

"I don't need anything; Shitouge has taken care of everything for me. Good thing I have Shitouge. Dad, don't forget to get up early tomorrow to send me off; we have to be at school before eight." Ru Meng arranged over the phone.

"Don't worry, baby, I will definitely get up early, I won't delay your going to school. What would you like to eat for lunch, Ru Meng? I'll have the hotel prepare it for you." I asked concernedly.

"Forget it, I'm tired of the hotel's food."

"Dad, Shitouge is coming over at noon; he'll take us to eat something good. He said there's a restaurant whose fish is really good; I want to try it. Are you coming?" Ru Meng asked.

"As for me, I'll see how things go; if I have something to do, I can't go." I said.

"You're not even the chairman, yet you're so busy?" Ru Meng said.

"Hehe, you little girl, your words always hurt; just because I'm not the chairman doesn't mean I can't be busy—Dad can have some private matters." I laughed.

"No need to ask, you're on another date; forget it, I don't care about you anymore. If you're not going to eat, I'll go with Shitouge." Ru Meng said and then hung up.

After hanging up Ru Meng's phone,

I thought to myself, "Baby, it would be nice if Dad had the mood to go on a date; Dad's heart is entirely for you two."

But when I said it out loud, there was no agreement.

I don't need others' approval.

I only need to understand myself.

I took out a cigarette and started smoking.

I was waiting for Ruan Wei's call; he said he'd get back in three hours.

I hope Xixi's boyfriend is using his real name, and that he hasn't left the southern city; he really makes a living selling paintings.

Exactly as Xixi described.

If it's true, I'll bring this young man over.

So that he and Xixi can have a proper relationship.

Whatever development he wants, I can support him.

He can pursue further artistic studies,

If he wants to go into business, I can provide funds.

In short, I will help him succeed so that he and Xixi can have a better future; that's all I can do as an uncle.

The three hours passed quickly,

My phone rang, and I saw it was indeed Ruan Wei's call,

I hesitated a moment, then answered,

Ruan Wei's voice came through the phone,

"Brother Zhao, the person you mentioned—I found him; he's selling paintings at a stall in University City."

I felt happy inside; it seems this person isn't lying.

I worriedly asked, "Could you be mistaken?"

"Impossible, Brother Zhao—I can take a video and send it to you right now." Ruan Wei said.

"That's great. Thank you, Ruan Wei." I said politely.

"Brother Zhao, what are you going to do about this handsome guy? Did he cheat you out of money?" Ruan Wei asked over the phone.

"He didn't cheat me out of money, Ruan Wei—why would you ask that?"

"Brother Zhao, this guy is a swindler who specifically deceives female college students near University City, and also deceives other college students across the country."

My subordinates just investigated him,

He got scared and confessed all his wrongdoings.

He chats online, targeting girls specifically. This guy is good-looking and knows art, making him popular with girls.

We found that he is currently in relationships with over twenty girls. Some are from out of town, and he visits them every winter and summer break.

Moreover, these girls willingly give him money to spend.

He is a typical scoundrel.

"Brother Zhao, this guy is definitely not a good person. Should we arrest him?" Ruan Wei asked over the phone.

Upon Ruan Wei saying that over the phone, my heart ached,

I recalled Xixi's affectionate gaze,

Xixi is already infatuated with him,

and she's deeply infatuated—she spends her salary on him and waits for him.

She even had a falling out with my sister and moved out of the house.

Xixi believes in love, believes in beauty,

but reality dealt him a harsh blow.

That is, what love? Everything is a deception.

Xixi has gotten carried away.

This swindler definitely didn't just deceive Xixi alone; Ruan Wei said he's in contact with over twenty girls at the same time.

That is, he's simultaneously hurting the hearts of over twenty girls,

Such a person is the most shameless, the most hateful.

Not dealing with such a person is too sorry to those deceived girls, including Xixi.

I said to Ruan Wei: "Ruan Wei, you arrest him, interrogate him thoroughly, ask how he deceives people, and how many people he has deceived in total."

You need a phone recording.

"Okay, Zhaodage, this is a small matter, I'll have my subordinates handle it. How should we deal with this kid? You say a word."

"You should know, swindlers, we here call them scoundrels; for such people we must make them pay the price." Ruan Wei also said fiercely.

"I haven't decided how to handle him; let's send him to prison." I said.

"Zhaodage, that would be too lenient on him; he'd be out after a few months in jail, he hasn't committed a major crime, so he couldn't get a heavy sentence. Once out, he'd keep cheating."

"Here we deal with such swindlers who cheat both money and sex by castrating them, to prevent them from doing more harm." Ruan Wei said over the phone.

"Alright, then let's handle it as you said: castrate him, also removing a harm to society." I said cheerfully.

"Okay, Zhaodage, I've done it this way; should I send you the interrogation recording, or deliver it myself later?" Ruan Wei asked.

"Like this: keep it for now, and when I need it, you send it to me. Ruan Wei, in a few days I still have business to find you; I'll also need your help." I said.

"Zhaodage, if you need me to do anything then, just say the word." Ruan Wei said cheerfully.

"Okay, Ruan Wei, we'll contact later." I said that and then hung up the phone.

I had just put down the phone when a knocking sounded outside the door.

I thought Shi Yong had come back,

I opened the door and saw Xiao Shitou.

"Dad, you're at home, I just picked up Ru Meng's younger sister to go eat, she said you were at the hotel, so I came over to knock."

"Let's go eat together, Dad."

"Okay, let's go eat. Dad did a big thing today and is in a great mood." I said happily.

"What big thing?" Xiao Shitou asked.

"Dealing with a swindler; there are too many swindlers now, such people truly deserve death." I cursed.

"Yeah, Dad, there are too many swindlers; the phone messages are full of scams, don't believe them." Xiao Shitou said.

I nodded, then took Xiao Shitou and Ru Meng out to eat.

After eating, we three went to the hospital to visit Zhou Wei again.

Zhou Wei is still the same; his eyes can move, but he still cannot speak.

She just lies there quietly.

Xiao Shitou and Ru Meng each kept Zhou Wei company, chatting and telling her what had happened recently.

Zhou Wei listened quietly.

I watched, feeling very distressed,

"Zhou Wei, when will you finally get better?" I asked in my heart.