“We absolutely will not help. How could my Fei Ang be talking nonsense? Hu Lai, if you continue to bully Fei Ang, I’ll tell Shen Xingmian on you.”

Hu Lai: "......."

Watching Nan Zhi and Shen Feiang's figures gradually disappear into the distance, and Shen Feiang even turning around to make a face at her, Hu Lai felt even more that women and 'petty people' are the hardest to deal with.

Isn't Shen Feiang a despicable person?

When Hu Lai was about to go find Shen Xingmian, Ji Fan blocked his way in advance. The man was indifferent and had no human touch at all. "Starting tomorrow, you will report to Xiyue and take over my position."

Hu Lai choked, intending to have a proper discussion with Ji Fan, but the guy left immediately after speaking, without giving him a chance to speak.

When the banquet ended, Gu Ying came downstairs, followed by Leng Qian, and walked towards Nan Zhi.

When Nanzhi saw him, she asked with concern, "How are you feeling?"

Gu Ying smiled slightly, "Much better."

"That's good. Remember to take your medicine on time when you get back. If it gets really bad, go to the hospital to get it checked out."

"Okay, I'll be going now."

Gu Ying nodded, her expression pleased. Leng Qian, watching from behind, couldn't help but notice a strange glint in his eyes, a stark contrast to his usual cold and expressionless demeanor.

"Shen Xingmian will be here soon, why don't you wait for him?"

Gu Ying shook her head, "There are still some things to take care of at home."

After Gu Ying took her leave, Nan Zhi frowned slightly, feeling a little strange. Perhaps she was overthinking it; Gu Ying was ill, so it was inevitable that things would be a little different.

......

Gu Residence

After Gu Ying returned home, the playful look on his face deepened. He turned to look at Leng Qian, who was following behind him, and said:

"Who was that woman before?"

Leng Qian respectfully replied, "Her name is Nan Zhi. She didn't have a good relationship with Mr. Leng before. There was a car accident before, and Mr. Leng has been paying extra attention to her ever since."

Gu Ying nodded. "What's the reason?"

Leng Qian shook his head, "The last few times you went out, you didn't take me with you, and I haven't had time to investigate the specific reasons."

Gu Ying didn't blame him. Instead, she curled her lips into a smile, a look of certainty that Leng Qian found both familiar and frightening.

"Go see my dear younger brother."

After saying that, Gu Ying went straight up to the third floor.

Leng Qian watched him walk away, then stood respectfully in place. Sometimes his master was truly terrifying, sometimes even more terrifying than his teacher.

Gu Ying walked all the way to the storeroom at the far corner of the third floor, opened the door, and found it to be dark inside with no windows. Although it was a storeroom, it didn't contain much stuff. At that moment, a person was tied to a chair in the corner, his eyes were blindfolded and his mouth was gagged, and he sat there quietly.

Hearing the door open, she moved her head and chuckled softly. Because she couldn't see, the person in the chair had exceptionally good hearing, and the approaching footsteps were much clearer.

Knowing that the person was standing in front of him, the blindfold was then removed, and it took a while to adjust to the dim light.

Opening his eyes and adjusting to the light in the room, he was greeted by a very familiar face. His eyes were filled with shock. Seeing this, 'Gu Ying' smiled meaningfully, "Want to talk? I'll grant your wish."

After saying that, he tore off the tape from the man's mouth.

"Who are you? Why do you look exactly like me?"

Gu Ying kept a cold face. Even in such a disadvantageous situation, Gu Ying never panicked. He had already arrived here when he woke up this morning. Now, seeing a face that looked exactly like his own, he immediately understood that as long as this person was outside, no one would find out that he had been tied up.

Gu Ying smiled slightly, "You don't need to look at me so fiercely. I'm still your brother."

Gu Ying was stunned. Brother? Impossible, he never had a brother.

“We are siblings from the same mother, you don’t need to doubt it, otherwise how could I have replaced you so easily?”

Gu Ying believed this statement in his heart. Although he didn't know the man's purpose, he thought to himself that perhaps he had been monitored from the moment Leng Qian came to his side.

When Leng Qian arrived, he was introduced as someone from his mother's side, claiming to be from a prominent family in Country E. Leng Qian did indeed have photos of his mother when she was young. He had also investigated Leng Qian and found that the person did not have any other background and was indeed from Country E.

Later, Leng Qian helped him handle many things, and even with the help of E Country, Gu Ying was able to use him with peace of mind.

But to her surprise, the person in front of her who looked exactly like her was actually her brother.

Seeing Gu Ying deep in thought, 'Gu Ying' smiled and then said:

"I was only here to stay for a few days, but I discovered something interesting today."

As she spoke, she stared at Gu Ying and asked, "What is your relationship with that Nan Zhi?"

Upon hearing Nan Zhi's name, Gu Ying's eyes instantly revealed a fierce glint. "If you dare to hurt her, I won't let you get away with it."

Gu Ying found that wolf-like look amusing. He stroked his chin and said, "Looks like she's very important to you? I happen to like her too. How about I make her ours?"

The last sentence was filled with madness, and Gu Ying was shocked by his words.

"What do you mean by 'become ours'?"

"Of course I snatched it. Don't tell me you didn't have any ulterior motives towards her. Your relationship is that intimate."

Gu Ying didn't know where he had misunderstood, but Nan Zhi was the most important person to him, and it was obviously not a good thing for her to be coveted by the man in front of her.

The man said, "I'll do anything to get what I want. That's a principle I've learned since I was a child. Now, looking at you, I finally understand what it means to be a fool and indecisive. No wonder you're not worthy of the surname Si."

He looked at Gu Ying with disdain and said with a smile, "By the way, my name is Si Yang, which means sunshine, while you are Gu Ying, a shadow so lowly as to be in the dust."

Gu Ying's pupils contracted slightly. For the past twenty-odd years, he had indeed been humble to the point of being insignificant, but Sister Xixi had given him warmth and care during that time.

"I've come to see you today to tell you to stay here and take good care of yourself. I will live a good life for you and conquer that woman."

A look of unwavering determination flashed in her eyes, and a cruel smile played on her lips. Gu Ying stared at him for a long time before letting out a sneer:

"How dare you try to interfere in their marriage? What a joke."

Si Yang disagreed, saying, "Then let's make a bet."

Before leaving, she asked him, "Tell me, how do you and Nanzhi usually get along? There is no relationship in this world that cannot be broken up."

A dark glint flashed in Gu Ying's eyes, then she looked up and gave a sarcastic smile, "What harm is there in telling you? No matter what, you're going to fail."

Si Yang wasn't angry. Instead, he raised an eyebrow and said, "Then we'll wait and see."