Maybe because she got slapped, the beauty felt wronged and couldn't help but dial her parents' phone number.

Without hesitation, when the parents heard Xu Yao hit their daughter, they were instantly furious and shouted to find that bastard to settle accounts.

The beauty was also sobbing, and seeing this, Lin Hao felt a surge of pity.

The car stopped downstairs, and as soon as Lu Xiaodan got out of the car, her parents rushed up.

Lu Xiaodan threw herself into her mother's arms, crying sadly, and Lin Hao had to stop the car and then walked down.

"Mom and dad, this is County Magistrate Lin," Lu Xiaodan quickly introduced.

"Uncle, Auntie, hello! My name is Lin Hao!" Lin Hao greeted proactively.

"County Magistrate Lin, hello! I'm Xiaodan's father, Lu Yahu, the sales director of a glass factory." Lu Yahu quickly shook his hand, appearing very enthusiastic.

"I'm really sorry about today, causing Xiaodan to be misunderstood by her boyfriend," Lin Hao apologized.

"County Magistrate Lin, that bastard Xu Yao isn't a human, how dare he hit my daughter, I won't let him go," Lu Yahu said coldly.

"Uncle, don't be angry, this is a misunderstanding, everyone calm down, don't blow the matter out of proportion," Lin Hao calmly reminded.

"County Magistrate Lin, we'll handle this calmly, thank you for bringing Xiaodan back, would you like to come upstairs for a seat?" Lu Yahu asked.

"It's so late, I won't go up, I consider my task complete bringing Xiaolu back, let her have a good rest, if she's not in a good mood, she can take a day off tomorrow," Lin Hao said.

Lu Xiaodan was displeased when she heard she could rest, and immediately said, "County Magistrate Lin, I'm fine, there's such an important meeting tomorrow, how can I rest? Don't worry, I won't let it affect my work."

"You! All you know is work and more work, never knowing how to relax," Lu Xiaodan's mother complained.

"This child is just so career-minded, we can't do anything about it," Lu Yahu said with an awkward smile.

"Tomorrow's meeting is very important, and I contacted all those CEOs, if I don't go, it will definitely be a mess," Lu Xiaodan interjected.

Lin Hao knew this too, and with a smile, he said, "Xiaolu, adjust your state well, tomorrow's things are indeed very important."

"Got it, County Magistrate Lin," Lu Xiaodan managed to muster a small smile.

"Uncle, Auntie, I'll take my leave now," Lin Hao bid farewell with a smile.

"Take care, County Magistrate Lin!" Lu Yahu's family waved to signal goodbye.

Watching Lin Hao's car drive away, Lu Xiaodan's eyes carried a complex emotion.

"Xiaodan, how come your County Magistrate Lin is so young? And so handsome?" Lu's mother mused to herself.

"He used to be the director of the National Development and Reform Commission, mainly responsible for new energy projects. After Zhou Banghuai and Zhao Tingshen were investigated, he was appointed as deputy county magistrate by the county committee, in charge of the economy..." Lu Xiaodan explained in detail.

"Seeing him promoted so young, he must be a workaholic too, you can't be like him, always just thinking about work," her mother nagged.

Lu Yahu obviously disagreed and interjected, "What do you know about women's matters? Xiaodan is just at the age to work hard. Without a career, you can't speak confidently in the future. That bastard Xu Yao dared to hit my daughter, I want to demand an explanation from the Xu family."

"Dad, let it go, I told Xu Yao today, it's over between us, I don't want him to come looking for me anymore," Lu Xiaodan advised.

"Daughter, you really want to break up with Xu Yao?" Lu's mother asked in surprise.

"Although you were intent on setting us up, Xu Yao is too self-centered, and he is frivolous and competitive. I worry that continuing to date him will cause bigger problems in the future," Lu Xiaodan said solemnly.

After a moment of silence, Lu Yahu said, "Xiaodan, even though the Xu family and our family have a good relationship, it doesn't mean you have to marry there. I can't bear to hit you, and that bastard dared to. Since you want to break up, dad supports your decision."

"See, I knew dad was the most understanding," Lu Xiaodan smiled.

"You and your dad are both spoiled, as long as you two are happy, I won't involve myself, come on, let's head back," Lu's mother reluctantly agreed.

The family walked towards the residential area, and Lu Yahu casually asked, "Xiaodan, you said many corporate CEOs will have a meeting tomorrow, what do you mean by that?"

"Dad, County Magistrate Lin went to the city for an economic development meeting yesterday. The city has set us a five-year economic development target, and you wouldn't believe it, the city actually wants our economic output to quadruple. County Magistrate Lin asked me to notify all major corporate CEOs to meet him tomorrow, I guess there's something important he wants to discuss with them privately..." Lu Xiaodan speculated.

"Since your County Magistrate Lin is in charge of the economy, can you ask him to help dad sell some glass products?" Lu Yahu asked.

"Dad, you're asking me to use personal connections again. How am I supposed to face County Magistrate Lin in the future if I do this?" Lu Xiaodan pouted.

"Dad's just asking you to mention it casually to him. So many corporate CEOs are now under County Magistrate Lin's jurisdiction, it's just a matter of a word, help dad out."

"I can't argue with you, I'll find a time to mention it to him," Lu Xiaodan reluctantly agreed.

Lu's mother interjected, "Daughter, County Magistrate Lin is so young, could he have any ideas about you?"

"Mom, what are you talking about? County Magistrate Lin is married, and his wife is very beautiful, she's also the director of admissions," Lu Xiaodan quickly explained.

"Then why were you working so late today?" Lu's mother pressed.

"Actually, County Magistrate Lin didn't ask me to stay late, but I saw him busy in the office looking at materials, and I was worried he might need to ask me questions, so I stayed..." Lu Xiaodan explained with a pained expression.

"Oh, so that's how it is! It seems that Xu Yao really misunderstood you, I want to demand an explanation from the Xu family," Lu Yahu said angrily.

"Dad, there's no need, I also slapped that bastard once," Lu Xiaodan said.

"Uh..." Lu Yahu was slightly stunned, then laughed heartily: "Hahaha... Good hit! Good hit..."

Lin Hao drove away, watching the bustling scene outside the window, a scene suddenly flashed in his mind, reminding him of something.

He immediately dialed Zhou Bin's phone number, and the voice of his old classmate came through.

"County Magistrate Lin, I thought you'd forgotten me for love?"

"When have I neglected friends for love?" Lin Hao rebutted.

"Why? Didn't the sparks fly last night?" Zhou Bin laughed mischievously.

"Fly your head! Are you still investigating that murderer?" Lin Hao asked getting down to business.

"Yes, yesterday I did some screening, and found no clues. I suspect the suspect has really fled south," Zhou Bin said, a bit deflated.