Saa stealthily extended the microphone into the room.
The chatter resumed.
Xia Zixin said endearingly, "School ended early today, so I'm back now!"
"I see, I thought you were skipping class!"
Xia Zixin huffed. "Why would I ever skip class?"
Xia Qi chuckled. "True, so how was your day at school? Anything interesting happened?"
The homeroom teacher promptly rose from her seat.
She comprehended that if Xia Qi learned about the day's events at school, things could get dangerous!
She quickly positioned herself behind Xia Zixin while checking her watch. "Hello, Xia Zixin's father! I'm her homeroom teacher, Mrs. Wang!"
Xia Qi was momentarily taken aback before responding with a smile, "Hello, Mrs. Wang!
"I hadn't anticipated a home visit.
"Xia Zixin, why didn't you tell me of this visit beforehand?"
Teacher Wang grew slightly nervous.
She tried to buy time with a smile.
"Our school happened to have a home visit assignment. Today we had some business nearby, so we came over for a visit.
"It was a last-minute decision. I had not anticipated your absence. I'm sorry."
Xia Qi nodded in understanding, "No problem, Mrs. Wang!
"If you can spare the time, do make yourself comfortable. I'll return after I'm done.
"I've often heard from Xia Zixin about your dedicated teaching, and I've been wanting to express my gratitude in person. Since the opportunity is here today, how about joining us for dinner?"
Wang was momentarily taken aback.
Under ordinary circumstances, she would have declined such an invitation.
After all, the school had clear regulations against teachers accepting gifts or dining at students' homes.
But now, the situation was different.
Xia Zixin's father was a criminal!
She was cooperating with the police to apprehend him!
She wanted to accept the invitation to appease Xia Qi.
Yet, she was also concerned that he might shoot her in the ensuing tussle.
For a moment, Wang was caught in a dilemma.
At that moment, the Xia Qi on the video call also noticed Wang's unease.
"Mrs. Wang, what's wrong?
"It's nothing. I was just thinking about school."
"Then it's settled." Xia Qi grinned.
"I'll be back soon, and we'll have dinner together.
"I want to personally express my gratitude!"
Mrs. Wang wasn't sure how to respond. She simply nodded.
"Alright, I'll await your return."
Xia Qi spoke again. "I'll have to trouble you with Zixin for now.
"As soon as I'm done here, I'll head back immediately!"
Wang breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Xia Zixin suddenly exclaimed, "Daddy! I made new friends at school today!
"I even brought them back as guests!"
Xia Qi's gentle smile returned. "I knw that you would be popular!
"Play games with your friends for now. Once I've sorted things here, I'll head back immediately!
"Let's have dinner together!"
Xia Zixin pursed her lips. "Don't you want to meet my friends?"
The people outside the door became visibly nervous.
Saa almost dropped the microphone.
What was he to do?!
The chat flew into a frenzy.
"We're doomed!"
"Have we been caught?"
"Captain Zhao, why not just arrest him already?"
"Why do you think he's holding back? He's protecting Xia Zixin?!"
"I think Xia Zixin's father might have figured it out!"
"That can't be true. He can't be that intelligent, right?"
"Are you kidding? The internet has gone wild with this story. I refuse to believe he isn't up to date!"
"Captain Zhao, danger!"
Captain Zhao had already anticipated the audience's thoughts.
After all, information spread rapidly on the internet nowadays.
Not only was it trending, but screenshots from the livestream were also circulating on various short video platforms and social media.
At this point, all he could do was hope that Xia Qi was preoccupied with work.
Regardless of the circumstances, this man must be apprehended!
In the video, Xia Qi's gentle smile returned. "I still have some business to attend to.
"Since they're your friends, why don't you introduce them?"
Xia Zixin wrinkled her nose. "No!
"You never introduced your friends to me either!"
Xia Qi checked his watch.
"Don't act like this, Zixin.
"There's a lady waiting for me here. We shouldn't waste her time, right?
"Once I've sorted everything, I'll head back, and during dinner, you can introduce your friends to me, alright?"
Upon hearing this, the smile quickly vanished from Xia Zixin's face.
With a somewhat pleading tone, she said, "Dad, could you please not spend time with those ladies?
"Mrs. Wang is also single. Should I introduce her to you?"
Wang was startled.
It was true that she was single.
But she had no intention of getting together with such a dangerous man!
Just then, a metallic clatter echoed from the door.
Saa's grip had slipped and caused the microphone to fall to the ground.
He now wanted nothing more than to punch himself.
How could he have committed such a blunder?!
While the viewers were momentarily startled by the noise, it didn't deter their enthusiastic discussions.
"Oh my goodness, Xia Zixin's dad is on a blind date?!"
"According to what Xia Zixin said, her dad seems to meet different ladies often!"
"Damn it, I get it now! Xia Zixin's dad has a sugar mommy who is the actual firearms bigwig; he's just a minor character. Not only does he manufacture firearms, but he also manages to make time for the wealthy lady's needs!"
"I hate my life now!"
Netizens engaged in fervent discussion.
The topic initially centered around Xia Zixin's father's identity, but eventually evolved into speculations about the preferences of wealthy ladies.
In the video, Xia Qi's grin returned. "I'm busy.
"You were also disrespectful to Mrs. Wang, so apologize to her!
"I'll be back shortly, rest assured. I can't wait to meet your friends!"
Xia Zixin pursed her lips. "Fine, but you must stop seeing those ladies!"