As he arrived at the detention center, Shi Tingbai found himself hesitating, his mind a muddle as he stared at the door. All sorts of thoughts surged in his head, making him reluctant to face what might lay inside because he dreaded hearing a verdict he couldn't accept.
After taking several deep breaths, he finally took leaden steps and walked inside.
Having gone through a series of formalities, he finally got to see his father, who had just been arrested. In just a few short hours, he found that his once-esteemed and invincible father seemed to have changed suddenly- he now looked worn down, weak, and powerless.
Shi Tingbai felt his throat dry and sore. Opening his mouth for several seconds, he finally managed to let out a trembling sound: "Dad..."
Inside, Shi Guanlin looked up at his son, Shi Tingbai.
His eyes, once bright and clear, now appeared dull. He gave a bitter smile, "What are you doing here? There are people watching, what if something goes wrong?"
