Chapter 609 Traversing Thorns, Yet Still Yearning for Blossoms

As dawn broke—

The police arrived in time and subdued Jack and his gang, taking them all back for questioning and investigation.

After all, this case involves several major international conglomerates, so it is no small matter. It has alarmed high-level authorities, and the investigation is proceeding with extraordinary speed.

Across from the winery.

Looking at the surveillance footage on the screen, Su Ranxi couldn't help but feel her legs go weak. "Fortunately, fortunately Zhiying was smart and put the tracker on Jack in advance, which allowed us to see that Rebecca and Lu Mingxuan were in danger and take action in advance."

"I can't even imagine it. If it had been any later, not only might Lu Mingxuan have died, but Rebecca might never have been saved." She hugged Xia Zhiying tightly, her eyes instantly turning red.

No one knew the torment and suffering she had endured these days—Rebecca was her best friend, and even more so, her benefactor in a second life.

If something were to happen to Rebecca because of herself, she wouldn't know how to handle the situation, even without being questioned by Old Master Yin and Mrs. Ferro.

Fortunately, her cooperation with Li Tingxi this time was flawless, and they finally rescued the person without any major incident.

Xia Zhiying, being a psychologist, could roughly guess Su Youling's psychological journey and couldn't help but hug her with heartache. "This isn't your fault. You're not a god; you can't predict everything that happens around you, much less protect everyone around you at all times."

"Believe me—what Rebecca wants to see when she opens her eyes is the best friend she used to confide in, not a self-pitying moral saint. If you were in her shoes, would you hold Rebecca responsible for this?"

Su Youling shook her head subconsciously.

Xia Zhiying smiled and patted her shoulder. "In your heart, isn't Rebecca a better and kinder person than you? Since you don't fall into this kind of misconception, how could she blame you? Her parents' stance can't replace the feelings between you, can it?"

Su Youling took a deep breath and couldn't help but hug Xia Zhiying tighter. "Thank you."

She wasn't unaware of the道理 (principles/reasoning), but being "in the thick of it," she found it difficult to objectively view everything and everyone, and couldn't get over the guilt in her heart.

Xia Zhiying does indeed possess a convincing affability and a sense of security, no wonder that even someone as perceptive as Xia Linxiao subconsciously listened to her advice before.

"Zhiying, Li Tingxi's illness..." Before she could ask, Li Tingxi pushed open the door and walked in, "Susu, Rebecca is saved..."

Before he could finish speaking, he saw the two women embracing each other, and his handsome face darkened. "What are you doing?"

"I'll comfort Mrs. Li." Xia Zhiying smiled faintly, secretly sighing at the immense pressure this person was under.

Aside from Su Youling, probably no normal person could breathe normally under his strong and domineering aura, right?

Su Youling didn't want to waste time with Li Tingxi on such a trivial matter, so she quickly grabbed his arm and pulled him outside. "Take me to see Rebecca quickly. How is she?"

Li Tingxi's handsome face darkened as he looked at her anxious expression. He subtly withdrew his gaze from Xia Zhiying and said, "Don't worry, I've already asked Professor Richard to come and take a look. Rebecca will be fine."

"I'll go check." Su Youling rushed out, eager to confirm Rebecca's safety immediately.

Li Tingxi took a step back, his sharp gaze falling on Xia Zhiying, becoming aggressive. "Dr. Xia, I need a reasonable explanation."

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Xia Zhiying gave a bitter smile.

With no one around and nowhere to turn for help, she could only bite the bullet and say to Li Tingxi, "Mr. Li, I have no ill intentions towards you."

"Who gave you permission to approach me?" Li Tingxi suddenly took a step closer, his eyes icy cold. "Li Mufeng, or... her?"

“Mr. Li, you must already know the situation. Why press him for details?” Xia Zhiying sighed, trying to soothe his uncontrollable emotions. “Mr. Li, Su Youling is currently burdened with a heavy sense of guilt towards Rebecca and her family. At this time, she is vulnerable and needs support and companionship the most.”

“I know you must be very angry right now, because my appearance was under your control, making you feel deceived. But…”

She raised her head and said slowly, "No matter how angry you are with Su Youling now, or how hurt your pride as a man is, I only have one thing to say—Su Youling's love for you is no less than your love for her. If it weren't for your pride, she wouldn't have gone to such lengths to maneuver."

Li Tingxi's expression faltered slightly. "She still loves me?"

"Ask your own heart, can't you really feel it?" Xia Zhiying sighed. When it comes to matters of the heart, it's true that those involved are often blinded, while bystanders see things clearly.

These two people clearly have each other completely, and they've already raised three children, yet they're still struggling with this kind of early-stage relationship issue.

It's truly both laughable and frustrating.

"Go and keep her company," Xia Zhiying encouraged. "If Mr. Li wants to settle scores later, I'll be waiting for you anytime. There's no rush."

Li Tingxi clenched his fists and glanced at her expressionlessly. "I'll talk to you after things are settled here."

After saying that, he strode away.

Xia Zhiying watched his figure disappear into the distance, then suddenly leaned against the wall and breathed a sigh of relief, her forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.

It has to be said that this man's aura is truly terrifying.

Having outwitted and outmaneuvered a man like that for so many years, and still managed to keep him completely under her control, it seems that Su Youling is even more formidable and powerful than she imagined.

Thinking of this, Xia Zhiying couldn't help but smile bitterly—if she had had Su Youling's courage and methods back then, she wouldn't have wasted so many years by that person's side.

Just as she was feeling down, Li Mufeng suddenly ran over, covered in sweat, grabbed Xia Zhiying's shoulders, and looked her up and down. "How are you? Are you alright, wife? That lunatic Li Tingxi didn't do anything to you, did he?"

"What can he do?" Xia Zhiying looked at his tense expression with amusement, a warm feeling washing over her. "Even if Li Tingxi wants to settle scores with me, you can't beat him..."

"Wife, that hurts!" Li Mufeng chuckled, then suddenly hugged Xia Zhiying tightly and promised, "If anyone dares to hurt you, I will protect you with my life, just like Lu Mingxuan did. What kind of man is a man who can't even protect his wife? He might as well castrate himself."

Pfft.

Xia Zhiying was amused by him and covered her mouth with a smile, saying, "If all men in the world had your magnanimity, there wouldn't be so many scumbags and resentful women in this world."

"You praised me?" Li Mufeng seemed to have won a billion-dollar lottery prize, and suddenly couldn't help but cup Xia Zhiying's cheeks and kiss her.

Xia Zhiying hesitated for a moment, but her struggle was only temporary. She quickly relaxed and took the initiative to cooperate...

Even though she had traversed thorns and brambles, she still longed for blooming flowers.