"I..."
Chi Zeri, holding the wine bottle, slurred with drunken eyes, "Looking for, looking for someone."
He could barely stand, yet he was struggling to walk out.
His friends couldn't bear to watch and jointly carried him back.
"Who are you looking for?"
"Is it Hao Lu'er?"
"You're so drunk, just go to sleep at home. We'll help you find her."
"No..." Chi Zeri immediately waved his hands, stubbornly saying, "I have to find her myself..."
He tried to walk out again, and his friends immediately restrained him.
"Alright, alright, you look. I'll buy you a ticket right now."
"No, can't, can't buy a ticket..." Chi Zeri lunged forward and knocked the phone out of his hand.
Fortunately, it landed on the sofa, and the phone was fine.
The person rubbed his temples with a headache, "What a drunkard, what do you want? If you don't buy a ticket, how will you chase her?"
Chi Zeri sprawled on him and raised a finger to his lips.
He said charmingly and dizzily, "There are people my uncle sent at the airport. If he finds out, I... won't be able to return to the country."
"What?!" Everyone exchanged glances, completely unable to understand what this uncle and nephew were up to.
Chi Zeri's rambling explanation: "He doesn't allow us to be together, so she, she left..."
"Ah, so you don't dislike Hao Lu'er, it's just that your uncle doesn't allow you to be together, so I get it! You want to chase her back now, right?"
Da Congming looked at Chi Zeri excitedly, and Chi Zeri nodded repeatedly.
The others understood too.
"I knew it, Lu'er is such a good girl, how could Rui not like her."
"Looking at him drunk like this, you can tell he definitely likes her very much."
"But his family doesn't agree, what to do?"
"Don't worry about that, we'll help them!"
Three cobblers with their wits combined equaled Zhuge Liang.
Not to mention so many powerful second-generation rich kids.
Even if they couldn't take the conventional routes by air, sea, or land, there were always unconventional ways.
The group devised a feasible plan and divided their tasks.
Most of them went to distract the surveillance eyes that Chi Ye had placed there.
A smaller portion provided cover to ensure Chi Zeri could reach the port smoothly.
Ugly and smelly.
Without hesitation, he took off his clothes and swapped with the person.
Seeing his determination to return to the country, his friends said no more.
They only wished him a safe journey.
After his friends drove away, Chi Zeri stood on the shore, gazing at the distant motherland, his eyes completely devoid of drunkenness.
Illegal immigration was a crime. In other words, even if he died on this cargo ship, no one would know.
Therefore, those who took money to do the job didn't care about the lives of the illegal immigrants at all.
As long as they could still fit, they wouldn't refuse money.
Before coming down, Chi Zeri had thought that this journey would be difficult.
But he hadn't expected it to be so difficult.
Besides the foul smell and the discomfort of being squeezed in, there were people who took the opportunity to step on him, and even hands that slipped into his clothes to grope him.
Chi Zeri gritted his teeth, suppressing the urge to beat someone.
In this situation, he didn't want to cause trouble, nor could he.
He had to return to the country safe and sound, and see her with his own eyes.
Otherwise, he would never rest in peace.
Thinking of the little girl calling him 'Brother A Rui', he actually felt that he could endure all of this.
As long as he could see her, being stepped on and groped, what did it matter?
It was worth it.
-
Ning'an Apartment.
Que You was ordered to check every half hour. Unexpectedly, he saw Wen Tingxue eating!
It was too unexpected, he was stunned for two or three seconds before remembering that the food was cold!
"Oh my, Sister-in-law!"
Que You rushed to Wen Tingxue's side, nimbly snatched the bowl and chopsticks from her hand, and said, "If you're hungry, just call me, and I'll make it for you immediately!"
He looked down at the bowl.
Fortunately, he had only eaten two bites.
Wen Tingxue was so startled by his speed that she almost choked. After taking two sips of water, she said, "I want braised beef flavor, thank you, Brother Que You."
After speaking, she walked towards the door.
Her steps were light.
Que You: "???"
What's going on?
Didn't she just seem half-dead?
Now she's...
Is this a different person?
As Que You was contemplating life while looking at the bowl, Wen Tingxue stopped at the door and turned back, smiling, "Oh, right, please add a poached egg, thank you!"
Que You slowly turned his head, looking at the girl's lively retreating figure, and shivered violently.
Indeed, a woman's heart is as unpredictable as the sea.
He couldn't figure it out!
Wen Tingxue pushed open the door and entered the study. The two people who were engrossed in their computers looked up instinctively.
They thought it was Que You coming to report something, but it was Wen Tingxue.
Silence.
For a rare moment, both were silent. Finally, Yu Wenli was the first to regain his senses, stepped forward, and said, "Good girl, you..."
"I'm here to practice calligraphy," Wen Tingxue explained with a smile. "Don't worry, I won't bother you. I'll take something and practice outside."
Xing Jiahe: "???"
What stimulation did she get this time?
"..."
After a second of silence, Yu Wenli chuckled and rubbed her head.
He didn't say anything.
But his eyes said it all.
As Wen Tingxue took her things and left, she stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips, saying, "No need to rush, your hand isn't better yet."
"Mm."
Yu Wenli responded. After she closed the door and left, he raised his hand and touched his lips, where she had just kissed him.
He smiled a little foolishly.
Xing Jiahe, both disgusted and envious, asked, "What's going on? Is she...?"
"She's come to her senses," Yu Wenli said with a serious expression, his expression gone.
Xing Jiahe raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Really?"
"That was quick. The little girl has grown up," he praised admiringly.
With her previous personality, it would have taken at least three days, right?
Yu Wenli smiled, "It's faster than I expected, anyway."
He knew she could get through this ordeal because she had an unyielding spirit.
But he really didn't expect it to be so fast.
Living room.
Que You, who came out with the noodles, raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Practicing calligraphy?"
"Mm, to calm my mind."
Although her state of mind was much better now, there were still messy thoughts in her mind.
Practicing calligraphy at this moment was the best.
Que You said, "Grandpa Yu also likes to practice calligraphy when he's upset, or rather, when he misses Grandma Yu, he also practices calligraphy."
Wen Tingxue drew a beautiful brushstroke and said, "My calligraphy was taught by Grandpa Yu."
Que You smiled, "I know, come and eat quickly, then practice."
...
Sleepless night, Wen Tingxue practiced and stopped, writing countless characters.
She didn't know how many phone calls she had made to Fu Yuchuan.
But the result was the same, no answer.
When she was at her wits' end, she tried calling Fu Yushen.
Fu Yushen did answer, but he said: there was nothing he could do.
Now the Fu family was controlled by Fu Yuchuan. He, the eldest young master, was just good-looking and had no real power.
He could even be said to be living under someone else's roof.
He had the will but not the means.
But he also said that if this matter was to be resolved, it wouldn't be difficult, as long as she could meet Fu Yuchuan, there would be a chance for improvement.
With the last stroke of the brush, the study door opened.
Xing Jiahe reported good news: "It's recovered."
Que You, who was squinting and sleeping, immediately jumped up, "Holy cow? Really?!"
Xing Jiahe looked at the calm young girl and nodded, "More real than gold."
Que You nimbly darted into the study and after a while shouted, "Sister! Come here, come here! Everything is really recovered, your innocence is saved!"
Compared to Que You's excitement, the person in question, Wen Tingxue, was unusually calm.
Xing Jiahe felt uneasy because of her calmness.
"What's wrong?" he leaned against the doorframe, watching the young girl tidy up her things bit by bit.
Her movements were unhurried, but they made people anxious.
Wen Tingxue didn't say anything until the tabletop was completely tidy and clean. She then looked up, her eyes bloodshot, filled with certainty.
"I think, even if everything is recovered, it won't be published."
"?" Xing Jiahe frowned.
The next second, Que You's exasperated voice came from the study, "What the heck?! Even the live broadcast can't be started?!"
Xing Jiahe immediately looked at Wen Tingxue, who shrugged calmly.
This was the capital, the territory of the Fu family. If Fu Yuchuan wanted to scheme against someone, that person could only accept it.
Even on the internet, as long as one had power and influence, shutting someone up was just a matter of saying a word.
Therefore, even if she had evidence, it would be useless.
Unless she could meet him.
But how could she meet him?
He held a high position and power, and it was easy for him to avoid her.
Conversely, it was as difficult as climbing to the heavens for her to meet him.
At this moment, at the Han family's old residence.
Han Yan was chasing after Han Xianyun, pleading with him.
"Brother! My dearest brother! Please help her, I'm begging you."
He even used the tricks of throwing tantrums he used when he was a child.
Han Xianyun glanced at him with disdain, "Is that little girl really worth liking so much that you're willing to beg me for so long for her friend?"
"Until you agree," Han Yan pouted childishly.
Han Xianyun rolled his eyes in anger, "Get lost."
The rascal hadn't set foot in the house for months, and when he finally did, it was for that girl.
This time, he was even more outrageous, squatting at his door all night. If it weren't for his brother, he would have thrown him out.
What kind of love-struck fool, it's embarrassing!
Song You waited restlessly for more than ten minutes before the Han brothers finally appeared one after the other.
Seeing Han Yan at the Han family's house, Song You was surprised for a few seconds and said, "Fourth Brother."
"Mm," Han Xianyun nodded with a noble air and gestured, "Sit."
Song You was anxious but could only follow suit and sit down.
Han Yan sat opposite Song You lazily and asked impatiently, "You're here for Wen Tingxue too, aren't you?"
He raised his eyes and scanned Song You's slightly wrinkled suit with a critical gaze.
Song You smiled without hiding anything, "Yes."
He had been handling business overseas recently and had only returned to the country last night.
After learning about what happened online, he came without even changing his clothes.
Han Xianyun looked up at him and asked, his emotions indistinguishable, "You seem to treat her quite well?"
Song You was stunned for a second and then chuckled, "She's worth it."
"Oh?" Han Xianyun gave a lazy tone.
Then he stood up and said, "Since we're here for the same reason, let's move to another place to have a good chat."
Song You also stood up, "You decide."
Han Yan clicked his tongue impatiently and stood up with his hands in his pockets, "Where to?"
The pavilion by the lake.
Han Xianyun, draped in a coat, sat down elegantly and said, "If you can beat me, I'll agree to help."
As he spoke, someone had already set up a chessboard on the table.
Black and white pieces, just waiting for the players.
"Play, play chess?"
Han Yan followed his gaze and raised an eyebrow, "What a rare guest."
He said intentionally to Song You, "It's Brother Cheng Lü."
*Clack*
The white piece in Song You's fingertip dropped.
It hit the chessboard, ruining a good game.
Han Xianyun shook his head regretfully, picked up his phone, and answered it.
Song Chenlü said something, and Han Xianyun chuckled, "What a coincidence."
"What?" Song Chenlü was bewildered.
Han Xianyun looked at Song You, who was clearly much more nervous, and said slowly, "Xiao You is also looking for me about this matter."
Han Yan, who was watching the show, suddenly looked up.
"Whoa?"
What was going on?
If he had known this, he would have thrown his phone into the ice.
No.
Han Yan looked at Song You confusedly, his eyes asking: What's going on? Isn't your brother abroad? How does he know what's happening domestically?
Song You pursed his lips and remained silent.
Song Chenlü had always disliked him.
Whatever he wanted to do, Song Chenlü would definitely go against him.
This time... it was probably the same.
Han Xianyun looked at Song You's slowly clenching right hand, and listened to the voice on the phone nonchalantly.
"Fourth Brother, you know, I rarely ask you for favors. This time, for my sake, how about it?"
"Alright, I'll definitely give you face," Han Xianyun smiled faintly.
Veins visibly bulged on Song You's hand.
After the call ended, he couldn't wait to ask, "Fourth Brother, my brother he..."
He swallowed the rest of his words.
He knew that in front of Han Xianyun, Song Chenlü had more influence than him.
"Brother!"
Sensing that something was wrong, Han Yan sat down next to Han Xianyun and pleaded with him, both charmingly and shamelessly, "I'm your own brother, my face is definitely worth more than Song Chenlü's, right?"
Han Xianyun looked at him with amusement and then said to Song You, "Cheng Lü's intention is for me to help her."
"What?" Han Yan was dumbfounded.
Song You paused for a moment, then smiled, "Then thank you, Fourth Brother."
"No thanks," Han Xianyun smirked playfully, "I was already planning to help her, after all, she's my little sister."
Song You: "?" What sister?
Han Yan: "..."
How did he forget about this?
Wasted his effort squatting at the door all night!
"Hmph."
Young Master Han, throwing a tantrum, shook off his own brother's hand and turned to leave.
He was just like a scumbag who abandons someone after he's used them.
"Rascal!"
Han Xianyun cursed angrily.
Han Yan turned a deaf ear and continued to walk out. He didn't hold back when he met the butler carrying tea and snacks, and directly swept up all the delicious food.
Butler: "..."
Han Xianyun's expression darkened slightly and he was silent for a few seconds before retracting his gaze and saying, "This is the first time you two brothers have agreed on something, right?"
Song You nodded, "Yes."
"It's not easy."
"Indeed," Song You said with a bitter smile.
Han Xianyun slowly picked up a piece and said, "To be honest, if you want to live peacefully in the future, don't compete with him."
Song You: "I know, I never thought of competing."
Han Xianyun smirked, "Otherwise, why do you think you've lived this long?"
Song You's expression stiffened, unsure of what expression to put on.
Fortunately, Han Xianyun didn't intend to elaborate, and after saying this, he had someone escort Song You out.
Not long after, Du Xi came over, yawning.
"I had someone investigate. Song Chenlü has no connection with Wen Tingxue, but his girlfriend of over a year has some relation with Wen Tingxue. I estimate that Song Chenlü's involvement in this matter is probably at the woman's behest."
He handed the information he had found to Han Xianyun.
He said concisely, "Xie Jinyi, Wen Tingxue's former good friend, now a popular female celebrity in the US."
"Xie Jinyi..."
Han Xianyun savored the name, feeling like he had heard it somewhere before.
The photo also looked familiar.
Du Xi reminded him, "It was her last time, the reason Fu Yuchuan targeted Wen Tingxue's family was because of her."
He pointed to the radiant Xie Jinyi in the photo.
Han Xianyun suddenly realized, "Oh, it's her. But I remember their relationship wasn't good, why would she help her this time?"
Du Xi shrugged, "Who knows? A woman's heart is like a needle in the sea, especially these female celebrities."
Han Xianyun chuckled and threw the information away, "You, you're just prejudiced against female celebrities."
Du Xi: "Yes! Who told you I was the one who was dumped?"
At the same time, Ning'an Apartment.
Wen Tingxue clasped her hands together, praying to her phone.
Please, she was truly at her wit's end.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have called him!