"Bro, I admire your confidence!" Ning Huaijing said: "But I’m still worried, so you must be extremely, extremely careful... Oh, right, there’s something else I need to tell you."

Gu Junzhu responded with a "Hmm": "Go ahead."

Ning Huaijing said: "Grandpa Gu knows about Old K heading to Jiang City. You should get in touch with Grandpa so he doesn’t worry."

Gu Junzhu frowned: "How did my dad find out?"

"It wasn’t me," Ning Huaijing said: "But you know, with Grandpa Gu’s status, knowing that Old K is targeting you, there are countless people eager to curry favor with Grandpa Gu, to tip him off; it’s impossible to hide it!"

Gu Junzhu sneered, "I think the police department needs a shake-up; it’s practically a leaky sieve at this point."

"It’s not that serious," Ning Huaijing said: "It’s only because of your and Grandpa’s special identities that people are passing info to him!"

Gu Junzhu chuckled, "Then how did you know Old K was coming to Jiang City?"

"I..." Ning Huaijing was momentarily speechless, then said after a pause, "My identity is special too! I’m part of the police family!"

"Cheeky," Gu Junzhu knew he meant well and didn’t press further, "I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll be careful. When I return safely, I’ll treat you all to dinner."

"Bro, I’m putting in a request to eat at your place!" Ning Huaijing said: "I heard you hired a super chef whose cooking is insanely delicious; I insist on eating at your place!"

"Okay, no problem," Gu Junzhu said: "Wait for me to come back."

Ning Huaijing said: "It’s a deal!"

"It’s a deal!"

After hanging up the call with Ning Huaijing, Gu Junzhu immediately dialed Senior Master Gu.

The call connected quickly, and before Gu Junzhu could speak, Senior Master Gu said: "Ah Zhu, I was just about to call you. I heard the infamous international assassin Old K has entered the country and is heading to Jiang City, possibly targeting you. You must be careful!"

"Yeah, I know, Dad," Gu Junzhu said: "Ah Jing just called to inform me. I’ll be careful, so don’t worry."

"How could I not worry?" Senior Master Gu said: "I’m already at the airport, flying to Jiang City right now. Until I get there, stay at your place and don’t go anywhere until that Old K is caught!"

"Dad, you don’t need to come," Gu Junzhu advised: "A mere Old K can’t do anything to me. The flight’s exhausting; you’d be better off spending time at home, enjoying your flowers and birds."

"How could that be good?" Senior Master Gu said: "Knowing there’s an assassin after you, I can’t sit still. I’m worried sick, and if I can’t see you, I can’t even eat. How can I be okay?"

Gu Junzhu: "...Alright, Dad, then eat well on the way, drink plenty of water, and take care of yourself."

"I know, I know," Senior Master Gu said: "You better behave. Stay in your room until I get there, and don’t go anywhere, got it?"

"I heard you," Gu Junzhu glanced at Xiao Shumiao and Muu Qingwan, smiling: "Dad, it’s actually good you’re coming. We’ve had two happy events recently. When you arrive, I’ll have two great pieces of news to tell you."

"Oh?" Senior Master Gu asked with interest: "What great news?"

"It’s a secret for now," Gu Junzhu said: "You’ll find out when you get here."

"You child," Senior Master Gu laughed, "Alright then, stay put at home, I’ll arrive tonight."