Han Lang nodded.
"That's the only explanation! However, if that's the case, the true identity of the mastermind is obvious."
"Targeting the Han family, yet fearing the Cao family, besides the cowardly Gou family, there's no one else!"
As Cao Xuerong spoke, her voice grew louder, and a hint of anger flashed across her brow.
Seeing this, Han Lang felt a playful urge.
"Miss Tao Peach, you said the place where Han Kang had his accident was a coffee shop outside the mall. Why were you and Han Kang going to the mall together?"
Cao Xuerong hadn't expected Han Lang to bring this up suddenly. Her pretty face flushed, and she stammered nervously.
"We… we were discussing business there."
Luo Jiaying was genuinely confused.
"The environment there is noisy, and it's far from Han's Pharmaceutical Factory and Monde Group. Senior sister, why would you go so far to discuss business?"
At this moment, Cao Xuerong wished she could swallow Luo Jiaying, who was speaking out of turn.
"Xiao Ying! What nonsense are you talking? We went there because… because…"
"Because you were dating?"
Seeing Han Lang's teasing expression, Luo Jiaying, who finally understood, was so shocked her mouth formed a perfect "O."
Cao Xuerong quickly tried to explain, but her voice grew softer.
"No! We… we really went there… to discuss business!"
Seeing Cao Xuerong's denial, Han Lang feigned relief.
"That's good! Otherwise, I really wouldn't know what to do. After all, you still owe me a date, remember?"
Hearing this, Cao Xuerong felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar. She pouted and replied grumpily.
"I remember! It was the promise I made when you saved my grandfather!"
Han Lang laughed heartily, completely disregarding Luo Jiaying's fiery gaze beside him, and continued to tease.
"Oh dear, I've been getting busier lately. I was even planning to have my brother Han Kang fulfill this promise for me! Now, it seems I'll have to break it!"
Cao Xuerong and Luo Jiaying, in unison, responded.
"Really?"
"Really?"
Cao Xuerong's face was even more flushed with shyness.
"You said it yourself! You can't go back on your word!"
Han Lang pretended to be confused.
"Are you talking about breaking the date, or Han Kang going in my place!"
"Of course… breaking the date!"
Hearing this, Luo Jiaying finally understood Han Lang's intention. She quickly put on an innocent expression and said.
"Brother Han Lang, teachers have always taught us to be punctual and keep our promises since childhood. I think you shouldn't break the date and should find an opportunity to fulfill it!"
Cao Xuerong was almost exploding with anger.
"Xiao Ying! Which side are you on! You're hurting others and not benefiting yourself!"
"I don't want Brother Han Lang to break his promise either!"
"Let Han Kang go in my place then!"
"No, you have to do your own things yourself!"
…
"Ah~"
Their back-and-forth banter completely broke Cao Xuerong. She could only say with a blushing face and exasperation.
"Let Han Kang go in your place!"
Seeing Cao Xuerong voice her true desire, Luo Jiaying and Han Lang finally laughed heartily with satisfaction.
Just then,
Cao Jian, supporting Old Master Cao, arrived with Tang Haoran, and behind Tang Haoran followed a beautiful woman in jeans and with short hair, looking spirited and heroic.
"Ah, Brother Han, we just received the news and rushed over. Are your father and brother alright?"
"Thank you for your concern, Old Brother Cao and Brother Tang. They are both out of danger now!"
Hearing Han Lang's words, Old Master Cao and Tang Haoran finally relaxed.
At this moment, Cao Jian said somewhat sheepishly.
"Young Master, I was wrong about the last incident. I formally apologize to you here today. Please don't take it to heart!"
After speaking, he was about to bow.
Seeing this, Han Lang quickly stepped forward, supporting Cao Jian while repeatedly saying.
"You're making me feel unworthy! You're making me feel unworthy! Mr. Cao, you are an elder, how can you bow to me? The past is the past. Please don't resent me for my momentary rashness that caused Brother Cao to demote your position as family head!"
After speaking, he bowed deeply and sincerely apologized to Cao Jian.
Cao Jian quickly helped Han Lang up.
"It's nothing, nothing! It's good that the family matters are handled by Rong'er! I'm also free and at leisure now. I don't know how happy I am every day! Haha…"
Han Lang also smiled in return, then tilted his head and happened to see the beautiful woman behind Tang Haoran. He immediately grinned and said.
"Officer, I hope you've been well!"
Tang Qin was also amused and chuckled.
"I knew it, you knew my identity long ago!"
Tang Haoran looked astonished.
"You, you've met before?"
The two nodded, and then Tang Qin recounted the misunderstanding at Tianyi Pavilion that day to Tang Haoran in detail.
"Haha… it's truly a case of 'not fighting, not knowing each other'! Since you already know each other, why not exchange contact information? Brother Han, my daughter is the deputy captain of the Municipal Criminal Investigation Detachment. For incidents like the one you encountered today, you can completely hand it over to her to handle!"
Han Lang politely left Tang Qin's phone number while replying to Tang Haoran.
"Brother Tang! Today's incident is baseless. I estimate the Criminal Investigation Detachment won't be able to find anything conclusive."
Old Master Cao was also shocked. "Oh? What exactly happened? Tell me in detail!"
Seeing Tang Haoran and the others nodding in agreement, Han Lang then explained the whole story and their suspicions.
"Hmph! I knew it had something to do with the Gou family!"
"Exactly! This Gou Feng is truly becoming more and more lawless! Knowing that your Han family has already reached a cooperation with my Tang family, he still dares to provoke like this!"
Old Master Cao and Tang Haoran were furious after hearing the narration.
"However, this is all my speculation. Without substantial evidence, what can I do to him?"
Tang Haoran said dismissively, "Brother Han, why don't you let your brother handle this trouble for you? So he doesn't cause trouble all day!"
As soon as Tang Haoran finished speaking, Tang Qin beside him intervened with a mournful tone.
"Dad! I'm still here from the Criminal Investigation Detachment, what are you talking about? This is a society governed by law!"
Han Lang also agreed. "Yes, Brother Tang! Tang Qin is right. We don't have evidence, so we can't arrest people based on speculation. Moreover, I don't want to rely on others for the grievances between me and the Gou family!"
Tang Qin gave Han Lang a thumbs-up after hearing this. But Tang Haoran was still full of righteous indignation.
"Then what should we do? Are we just going to let it go?"
Old Master Cao was immediately displeased after hearing this.
"Let it go? How can we let it go! After frightening my Rong'er like this, how can our Cao family let it go?"
Tang Haoran's eyes lit up, and he repeatedly signaled to Old Master Cao that this reason was brilliant. Then he added fuel to the fire.
"Yes, yes! Frightening the Cao family's daughter is something that definitely cannot be let go! Old Cao, since they fear your Cao family, why don't you let them see what the wrath of a prominent family is like!"
Han Lang quickly stopped him.
"No! Tang Qin is right. It's a society governed by law, a society governed by law! And the Gou family…"
Old Master Cao directly interrupted Han Lang. "Hey, I know it's a society governed by law. I'm not saying I'll deal with the Gou family, but those who frightened my precious Rong'er, I must deter them, right?"
Tang Haoran quickly agreed. "Yes, yes! It's just to deter them. Consider it killing the chicken to scare the monkeys! Brother Han, don't worry too much!"
Han Lang was still somewhat skeptical. "Really?"
Unexpectedly, Tang Haoran became anxious before Old Master Cao.
"Of course it's true! It's just to let them experience the deterrence of a prominent family!"
"Then… okay!"
Seeing Han Lang agree, Tang Haoran and Old Master Cao burst into laughter.
However, Tang Qin, looking at Tang Haoran, wished she could roll her eyes all the way to heaven!