Also, at Sunshine Hospital.
But Bai Zihao's situation was not as fortunate and comfortable!
When he slowly woke up, he found himself surrounded by police officers at his bedside.
The silver bracelet in their hands gleamed with a chilling light, making him shiver!
"Mr. Bai, right?"
"According to reports from the public, we conducted a safety inspection on the food sold at your stall and found a significant amount of the banned addictive substance, opium! This is a serious illegal act that is strictly prohibited in our country!"
"Now that you are awake, please come with us for an investigation!"
The leading middle-aged police officer maintained a professional smile.
Bai Zihao was dumbfounded.
His memory clearly still lingered on the fact that he had been struck by three bolts of lightning in a row!
And in the blink of an eye, he found himself here, surrounded by police officers!
"Is there some kind of misunderstanding? I'm the victim here!"
He tried to argue again.
But he found that his voice was a bit hoarse.
Every movement caused him pain!
It hurt immensely!
Looking down, he discovered that he was bound up like a mummy!
"You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say may be used as evidence in court!"
"Take him away!"
The middle-aged police officer was not polite, handling the matter in an official capacity.
Just because you were injured doesn't mean the police won't carry out their duties.
As long as a crime has been committed, even if the perpetrator is barely alive, they will still be apprehended!
Two young police officers lifted a stretcher and took Bai Zihao away.
"By the way, I should inform you."
"Previously, the hospital advanced a considerable amount of medical expenses to save you."
"Plus, due to your illegal activities, you will also have to pay a hefty fine!"
"All in all, it adds up to at least several tens of thousands. I hope you have an idea of what that means!"
As if recalling something, the middle-aged police officer 'kindly' reminded him.
But this 'kind' reminder almost made Bai Zihao spit blood in anger.
To suddenly have to pay out tens of thousands of dollars.
Who could withstand that!
Even if he poured all the money he earned these days into it, he still couldn't fill this hole!
If it weren't for that rich second-generation Mu An messing things up, he would have made a fortune by now!
Thinking of this, his resentment towards the other party deepened!
"Also, we have notified your parents. I hope you can be honest during the recording!"
"Confess and you will be lenient; resist and you will be harshly punished! The law is a red line, and it is the final bottom line!
"No one can cross it!"
The middle-aged police officer said very seriously.
Bai Zihao's eyes darkened, and he fell silent, not saying anything more.
.....
"What? This can't be right! How could my son possibly commit a crime?"
"He is usually such an honest person... Alright, I will rush to the police station right now!"
After receiving the call from the officer, Bai Zihao's father seemed to age significantly, sighing repeatedly.
"What's wrong?"
Bai's mother, who was nearby, felt anxious.
Although she had heard bits and pieces of the phone call.
She still couldn't believe that her son would actually engage in illegal activities!
"Bai Zihao that brat has committed a crime, and now the police are calling us to come over!"
"That brat! He really is outrageous! Always making me worry!"
"If I had known earlier, I would have just shot him against the wall; this is truly a sin!"
The usually honest Bai father rarely lost his temper, and he couldn't help but curse.
It was clear how angry he was!
Bai mother comforted him.
The couple hurriedly took leave and rushed to the police station.
…..
Chaoyang Police Station.
"Officer, are you sure you didn't have made a mistake? My son is such an honest person; how could he possibly commit a crime?"
Bai father still couldn't believe that his son would do anything illegal.
"You are Bai Zihao's father? He has indeed committed a crime and has been reported by the public. We already have sufficient evidence; there is no misunderstanding here!"
The middle-aged police officer said meticulously.
"That's right! I am his father! Where is that ungrateful child? I want to beat him to death!"
Bai father was so angry that he trembled, his eyes wide open like a bull's.
Their family had been honest all their lives; how could they have produced such a troublesome child?
"Look, he is lying over there."
The middle-aged police officer pointed in a certain direction.
"This... this can't be right, officer? That mummy-like thing is my son?"
"Exactly, officer! How could my son look like... a mummy? There must be a mistake!"
Bai father and Bai mother looked at the person on the stretcher in disbelief.
Their eyes seemed to say.
What is this ancient artifact just unearthed?
It is completely wrapped in bandages!
Bai Zihao: "..."
But the middle-aged police officer nodded seriously and didn't forget to explain.
"He added banned substances to the food while selling it, violating food safety laws, and was also involved in the illegal possession of addictive substances."
"Later, after being reported by the public, he unfortunately got struck by lightning three times in a row!"
"However, he was lucky enough to be sent to the hospital in time to save his life."
"Just that his personal image has turned into this!"
Bai father: "..."
Bai mother: "..."
Why does this story sound so fantastical?
But given that it came from a professional police officer, they didn't doubt it too much.
Because the facts were indeed laid out before them!
"Is that really my son?"
Bai father squatted beside the stretcher in disbelief, faintly smelling a burnt odor.
"Dad~"
Bai Zihao hoarsely called out.
"Don't call me dad! I don't have a son like you!"
"Why couldn't you do any business properly and had to take the illegal path! Have all those years of schooling gone to waste?!"
Bai father became angrier as he spoke, instinctively wanting to give him a big slap.
But seeing him all wrapped up in bandages, he managed to hold back!
After all.
He was still his son, the root of the Bai family...
"Um, officer, I want to ask, is this brat's crime serious? He won't have to go to jail, right?!"
Bai father hunched over and smiled apologetically, his attitude extremely humble.
"Well, it's not that serious. Although he used banned substances, fortunately, the amount was relatively small, and he has shown a sincere attitude of remorse."
"After paying the fine, he can be released after being held in custody for about ten days!"
The middle-aged police officer was quite patient and continued to explain.
"Well, can't we make an exception? The New Year is coming soon..."
Mr. Bai still tried to struggle a bit.
With the New Year approaching, being locked up in the station for ten days means that Bai Zihao would have to spend the New Year there this year, right?
"Absolutely not! Since he committed a crime, he must bear the corresponding responsibility for his actions!"
The middle-aged police officer shook his head and decisively refused.
Especially when he heard that they would have to pay tens of thousands in fines and medical expenses, both Mr. and Mrs. Bai were dumbfounded.
That money was more than half of their life savings!
This time, both of them fell silent.
They no longer scolded or hit their son; they simply stood up silently to pay the fine.
Seeing his parents, who seemed to have aged significantly in an instant, Bai Zihao clenched his fists tightly, his eyes bloodshot and his breath heavy.
His heart was filled with resentment and guilt.
'Mu!!! An!!!'
'I want you dead!!!'
Bai Zihao roared wildly in his heart.
He blamed all the mistakes on Mu An, completely unaware that it was his own fault!