Chapter 253 Still Hungry

Without waiting for anyone to greet him, Yan Yi spoke.

"Besides the Huo family and you, who else came to Yungang?"

After a few seconds of pause, someone said respectfully,

"Many people have come. The Du, Wu, and Ke families have all sent people here." He paused, then continued, "Miss Du Ruo is here too. She said she knew you were in the capital and that we would definitely come to see you this time. She also asked us to bring a message."

The man raised his head and glanced at Yan Yi cautiously. Seeing that Yan Yi's expression did not change and he did not show any intention of refusing, he continued,

"She said she must see you. If you don't see her, she won't leave. Even if she has to search the entire imperial capital, she will find you."

"Nonsense."

Yan Yi commented lightly and continued,

"These families probably just came to join in the fun. After all, even in Yungang, few people can see Huo Chengde."

He raised his eyes to look at them and asked slowly,

"Huo Chengde is making such a big fuss this time. Is there any other purpose besides visiting Xia Yunduan's grave?"

After a moment of silence, another man in a black T-shirt stood up and said,

"In fact, the eldest young master of the Huo family is suspicious about the cause of Xia Yunduan's death. He is always very busy, but this time he was able to take time out to personally follow Mr. Huo to the imperial capital just for this matter."

Yan Yi narrowed his narrow eyes slightly, and seemed to finally have a hint of interest, motioning him to continue.

"I don't know the specific details, but this matter was kept secret from Mr. Huo from beginning to end."

"Since Miss Xia's death, Mr. Huo has fallen into a coma three times. The longest time he slept for five days. According to the doctor, the old man can no longer have any emotional fluctuations. Extreme sadness or joy could cost him his life. Therefore, Mr. Huo kept this matter a secret and dared not reveal a word."

"You're just boasting about your own abilities. Didn't you find out about something the Huo family kept secret so carefully?"

Yan Yi looked at him with a half-smile.

The man immediately bowed his head respectfully, his tone calm.

"I don't dare to boast, but it's only natural."

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The sky gradually darkened.

The wind squeezed in through the window that was never opened, swirled lightly around the girl's cheek, and quickly disappeared into the room.

Shen Pianpian slowly woke up, and the first thing she heard was the rumbling protest from her stomach.

The room was dim. Shen Pianpian, who had not moved since dawn till dusk, finally turned over and sat up.

I looked at my phone and it was almost seven o'clock.

She hadn't eaten or drunk anything the entire day, but when she woke up in a daze, May 8th hadn't even passed yet, and she was already overcome by hunger.

Shen Pianpian got out of bed, feeling dizzy and almost falling to the ground. She finally staggered to the bathroom and washed her face before she sobered up a little.

Then she took a box of half-cooked cheese barefoot and sat cross-legged on the living room floor and ate it slowly.

No lights or TV on.

In the gradually enveloping dusk, she was like a programmed robot.

The small desserts were eaten one bite at a time, chewed and swallowed mechanically without any taste experience.

After finishing the cheese, her outstretched hand rested on the empty box.

Her gaze, which had been fixed on the front, finally moved, and she slowly looked at the empty box in her hand.

In the shadows, the air seemed to condense and compress inch by inch, piecing together various lively and bustling scenes around her.

Xia Yunduan’s fifth birthday party.

Xia Yunduan’s tenth birthday party.

Xia Yunduan’s 18th birthday ceremony.

…

Those luxurious and dazzling scenes crowded together and broke through time to gather around her, and the smiling eyes and blessings of her relatives swayed against her loneliness.

Those exquisite, sweet and countless delicacies contrast with this small, empty dessert box.

Shen Pianpian heard the rumbling sound in her stomach again.

Still very hungry.

I'm hallucinating from hunger.

She thought.

Then Shen Pianpian got up, changed his clothes and shoes, and went out wearing a hat and a mask.

I have to buy some bread or something to fill my stomach.

The door closed.

The room was silent, and the empty box was gradually submerged in the deepening night.

The elevator door closed and slowly descended with Shen Pianpian.

The door to the room next to hers opened silently.

The man walked out slowly.