Zhao Honghe accepted the hundred yuan from Yang Tianhua and promptly resolved the matter. He called Ou Tiannan directly, asked when Ou Ruoshui would be back, and mentioned that he had found some leads on the matter Ou Ruoshui was interested in. When Ou Tiannan asked for specifics, he pretended he couldn't tell him and played coy.
Zhao Honghe took this approach because Ou Tiannan had instructed him before to keep a close eye on Ou Ruoshui and not let her leave the provincial capital. Upon hearing this, Zhao Honghe realized that something was up.
Ou Tiannan was a suspicious person. After hearing Zhao Honghe's call and considering his words, he decided to stop Ou Ruoshui, advising her to delay her trip to the provincial capital.
A puzzled Ou Ruoshui asked Ou Tiannan, "Why should I delay my trip to the provincial capital?"
