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"But I am my mother's child."

Chen Bei felt a lump in his throat. After taking a deep breath, he said, "She's not."

The boy stopped talking and was quietly pulled away by Chen Bei.

One tall, one short, one big, one small, they gradually walked away in the dim light and into the deeper night.

The vacation of Chen's parents ended and they went back to work, leaving only Xu Xiao and Chen Nan at home.

Chen Nan wasn't one to sit still, so after dinner, she ran off with Xu Xiao. She had the ability to protect herself, so Xu Xiao didn't stop her.

Arriving at the courtyard in the west of the city, Xu Ran opened the door and was stunned for a moment: "Nannan?"

Chen Nan was very comfortable: "Hello, Second Sister. I followed Sister Xiao to come and see you. I heard that Senior Brother is here too?"

Xu Ran turned around and pointed to one of the houses, answering slowly, "He's in the room."

Before Chen Nan ran over, Blanco heard the voice coming out, his face excited: "Master!"

Xu Xiao and Xu Ran: "..."

Chen Nan smiled awkwardly: "I'm not, he was just shouting nonsense."

Xu Ran: "It's okay, you guys go in, I'll go buy some groceries."

Xu Xiao then noticed the bamboo basket in her hand. She frowned and said, "Didn't I ask someone to deliver it to you?"

Something had happened to Xu Huai, and they didn't know whether that group of people were coming for Xu Huai or Xu Xiao.

Xu Xiao had made quite a few enemies here. She had someone investigate Xu Huai, but found nothing unusual, so she had no choice but to investigate herself.

Therefore, these days, either Xu Xiao delivered things or she asked someone to deliver them.

Xu Ran said angrily, "It's been so long, why are you in so much trouble? I'm familiar with this place, nothing will happen." She pushed Xu Xiao in, "Okay, you go in first. Big brother has been missing you these days since I haven't been here."

Xu Xiao really couldn't imagine that Xu Huai would be thinking about her, she stared at Xu Ran.

Xu Ran was helpless: "Although my brother has a cold temper, he regretted it terribly after you left that day."

Realizing she was exaggerating, she lowered her voice and said, "I've known him for so many years, I can still see through his little tricks."

However, she didn't quite understand what Xu Xiao had said. Xu Huai had been asking her about her future plans these days.

What else could she plan? Of course, she would take one step at a time and see how it goes.

She patted Xu Xiao's hand and said, "Alright, let your second sister go out for a walk. If she keeps being depressed, your sister will have a stern face like Xu Huai."

Xu Xiao had no choice but to remind him, "If you run into trouble, run. Don't just stand there."

"Okay, okay, Second Sister knows. Be obedient and go in quickly."

Xu Xiao closed the door and turned to walk towards the middle room. Chen Nan wanted to follow him, but Xu Xiao stopped her: "Nan Nan, talk to your senior brother more."

Blanco is not a talkative person. He has been forced to live here for some time, so he probably has nothing to say to Xu Huai. As for Xu Ran, she is also aloof in front of outsiders.

Indeed, Blanco was practically going crazy. As soon as he saw Chen Nan, he started to bawl out words: "Chen, I'm so touched! It's been a long time since we last met. I'm so happy to see you! It's like..."

Blanco paused for a long time. He couldn't think of any verses. He'd forgotten all those beautiful lines while locked up here. He grimaced, "Maybe you'll have to teach me how to speak Chinese again."

He pointed at the room Xu Xiao had walked into. "The people in there are terrifying, extremely terrifying, so terrifying that it's unimaginable, like a green-faced monster with fangs! So terrifying!"

Chen Nan was silent for a while before she spoke: "Why are you here?"

Blanco was furious but dared not speak. "I was kidnapped... You don't know," he rubbed his neck timidly. "Xu knows martial arts! She knocked me out in one go! It's terrifying, absolutely terrifying!"

Chen Nan thought about it and remembered the torture device that Xu Xiao brought back one day - a high-current product that was still under development.

When you flip the switch, it does make a sound, but it's not a "hey," it's a "stab."

She smiled and changed the subject: "Is Big Brother okay?"

As a doctor, I can't say that the patient is in trouble. Blanco is very confident: "Don't worry, I'm here, I'll take care of it!"

Chen Nan: "...How about we learn some Chinese?"

"OK!"

Xu Huai was very confident at the beginning, but when Xu Xiao didn't come for a few days, he gradually wavered in his thoughts - he didn't know that maybe his thoughts were not good for his sister.

So, he calmed down and talked to Xu Ran about her thoughts.

After years of playing around with Xu Ran, this period was one of the few times they had a peaceful conversation: Xu Ran used to think he was too aloof, and he felt Xu Ran had not done her job as a sister.

It was precisely because of the peace during this period that he understood that everyone has his or her own life.

Xu Ran said to him, "Brother, I want to take it one step at a time. I don't need anyone to take care of me, nor do I need you to protect me all the time. Who knows, there might be a time when you need my protection too."

They are family, so they stand behind each other.

Seeing Xu Xiao come in, Xu Huai hurriedly walked to the bed, put on his coat and sat aside.

Xu Xiao was obviously much more at ease than him. He found a seat and sat down as soon as he came in. Then he watched Xu Huai busying around, as if he had nothing to do and was deliberately looking for trouble.

Xu Xiao said: "Brother, the people who hurt you were from the Ji family?"

Xu Huai flatly denied: "No!"

Xu Xiao chuckled softly, staring at Xu Huai with his emotionless black eyes: "Such a quick reaction? Looks like you guessed right."

Xu Huai fell silent. After a while, he said, "Ah Xiao, don't interfere in this matter."

"This matter is not as simple as you think." Xu Huai said with a broken jar: "I signed a confidentiality agreement. You can't investigate this matter anymore."

Xu Huai was well aware of how dangerous what he was doing was, but it was his own choice.

He had to climb up; he couldn't stay where he was.

Hearing Xu Huai's words, Xu Xiao laughed even more happily. She laughed silently, as if she had heard a joke.

Her thin eyelids drooped, her curled eyelashes trembled slightly, and her sharp eyes were hidden in the shadows. Her mouth was slightly open, revealing a canine tooth on her left.

The tip of his tongue rubbed against his canine teeth. Xu Xiao opened his lips and said, "Brother, I will avenge you. Also, why do you think hiding things is a good thing?"

If she hadn't paid attention, what would have happened to Xu Huai at this time in his previous life?

Dead or alive? What should the second sister do?

They clearly came for her, but they didn't tell her anything, letting her leave with peace of mind and hate them without any reason.

So, what is the difference between them and the Xu family?

She didn't hear Xu Huai's words until Xu Xiao walked out of the room.

Chen Nan was still teaching Blanco not to randomly quote poetry. Xu Xiao walked over and said, "Nan Nan, are you playing here or..."

Before he could finish his words, Chen Nan said, "I'll go with you! Come to think of it, I haven't seen Zhuifeng and the others in a while!"

Blanco held up a book for five or six-year-old children to learn to read. "Are you leaving?"

Xu Xiao looked at Chen Nan. The latter gave an apologetic smile and began to bluff: "Brother, you know, we're not very peaceful here. Sister Xiao and I are going out to fight, and it's not good for you to follow us."

Xu Xiao agreed, her face expressionless: "Yes."

Chen Nan continued, "Don't you dislike Chen Bei? We're going to see Chen Bei this time, so I think it's better for you not to go. We'll finish this quickly and come back when we're done."

Blanco had already put down the book in his hand and picked up the medicine box beside him. He nodded seriously and said, "I can help you with the treatment."

Chen Nan was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand: "No need! Fang Hui is with Chen Bei, and we need you more here!"

Xu Xiao had already walked to the door. She leaned against the wall, staring at the closed window with deep eyes.

Blanco was too naive after all. He could only put down the medicine box with regret: "You're right, I'm needed here too. But you must come back early. I'll be waiting for you!"

Xu Xiao pushed the door open and the heavy wooden door creaked.

Another creaking sound was heard. Xu Huai poked his head out and said in a heavy voice, "Ah Xiao, this matter is not as simple as you think. I... found a noble man and became his adjutant. This is a test from him."

test?

Taking people's lives as a test?

Chen Nan immediately became furious: "Don't worry, big brother, people like this should be taught a lesson! Who dares to do this?"

Xu Xiao smiled: "Go back and lie down, I will be fine."

Even after leaving the yard, Chen Nan was still muttering, "Sister Xiao, who do you think that person is? He's so arrogant! Damn it! I should have told Dad earlier!"

Xu Xiao was helpless: "Why tell my godfather? It would be better to tell Chen Bei."

Chen's father has retreated behind the scenes, and in terms of power, Chen Bei is still the one in charge.

Chen Nan curled his lips and shook his head hurriedly: "Chen Bei can't do it. He hasn't found anyone yet."

Xu Xiao became more serious: "What's going on with his adjutant?"

She knew that Chen Bei was looking for the missing adjutant, but she didn't know that after so many days, Chen Bei still hadn't found him.

She had thought Chen Bei was joking before, but she didn’t expect that he really couldn’t find it.

Chen Nan was even more excited: "Speaking of this matter is very strange! Not only did we not find Chen Bei's people, I asked my people to help look for them, but they still couldn't find them. Sister Xiao, do you think the Ji family really has such ability?"

Xu Xiao thought of his arrogant father and mother in his previous life: "Probably."

Chen Nan was anxious: "Is it really that powerful? Can that adjutant be rescued?"

No matter how worried he was, he still had to do it. Chen Nan followed Xu Xiao, wandering around in the dilapidated alleys.

She couldn't help but ask, "Where are we going?"

Xu Xiao: "Zhuifeng made an appointment with Xu Huai's superiors."

"The one who ordered big brother?" Chen Nan opened his eyes wide.

"right."

The two stopped in front of the door, and Chen Nan consciously went forward and knocked on the door.

It was very quiet inside, and only after a few minutes could the sound of approaching footsteps be heard.

"Who's outside?"

Chen Nan turned hesitantly and looked at Xu Xiao: "Sister Xiao, why do I feel so familiar?"

Xu Xiao was silent. She walked over and knocked three times angrily.

The door was pushed open. The person who opened the door was masked, revealing a pair of clear yet vigilant eyes. Seeing them, the man's eyes widened: "Why are you here?"

Chen Nan realized it later and tried to test it: "Are you...Xu Chi?"

Xu Xiao walked over sideways.

The people in the yard were clearly divided. The person on the left and the person who opened the door were dressed in casual clothes, but they could not hide their righteousness.

There was a man sitting among them, his face uncovered, his head lowered, his gaze at his feet leisurely.

The man had superior facial features, cold white skin, and his eyes were lowered with a dull expression. The movement outside the door did not arouse his interest.

He looked quietly at his feet, where a boy was squatting, holding a branch. Whenever the man spoke, he would write it down.

On the right stood dozens of people, also neatly arranged in two rows, with a chair left in the middle.

The two chairs were guarded by four rows of people.

Xu Xiao sneered silently, she walked over and went straight towards the man.

He pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at the man's eyebrows: "Are you sick?"