Two strong staff members grabbed Li Hao, practically half-carrying him as they stumbled out of the guesthouse. Outside, a black SUV sat by the roadside, its engine rumbling in a low hum like a dormant beast.
Hou Liangping said nothing, only giving Li Hao a deep, unreadable look—one filled with worry, anxiety, and a trace of something Li Hao couldn't quite fathom... guilt?
Li Hao was roughly shoved into the back seat. He opened his mouth to ask a question, but Hou Liangping shook his head, signaling him to stay silent. The door slammed shut with a heavy thud, plunging Li Hao into sudden darkness. He dimly felt the car start up and pull away swiftly from the guesthouse, leaving behind two glaring red taillights that seemed to mock his ignorance and powerlessness.
Chapter 225