His thoughts slowly returned, and Li Zhanting narrowed his eyes. "You can go out first. I'll call him later."

Mo Feng quickly replied, "Yes, Master Ting."

At this moment, at Murou Manor in the capital.

Located in a secluded part of the capital, surrounded by mountains and water, this place enjoys a spring-like climate all year round.

On the high mountaintop, vibrant red roses bloom like flames, setting the entire estate ablaze. The air is filled with the moist scent of roses, forever drawing one's thoughts back to that beautiful past.

In the study, Li Zhanfeng stood tall and aloof against the wind, his sinister eyes locked tightly.

Behind him, his subordinates knelt silently on the ground like ghosts, and reported in a deep voice, "Reporting to Master Feng! Master Ting led his men to secretly infiltrate the underground prison overnight and rescued Old Master Li. Master Ting has now safely returned to the capital, so please rest assured, Master Feng."

Li Zhanfeng's sinister eyes flickered with a dark halo, his gaze revealing ruthlessness.

The secret service he controlled only learned about the situation of the Li family two days ago. His brother went to the underground prison, and the secret service members have been secretly following and protecting him.

Thankfully, my brother came back safe and sound this time, otherwise...

His piercing gaze held a dark, murderous, and icy intensity. "Continue to secretly protect my brother's Dark Night Alliance. If anyone is found following the Dark Night Alliance, kill them all without mercy!"

Anyone who dares to hurt his brother will only have one fate: death!

"Yes, Master Feng!"

The members of the secret service respectfully left, and just then, Li Zhanfeng's phone rang.

His fair fingers picked up the phone, and when he saw the name Li Zhanting displayed on the screen, the sinister and cruel look in his eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a rare gentleness.

He answered the phone, "Hello, brother?"

The chilling voice had completely lost its previous murderous intent, and it sounded exceptionally pleasant.

On the other end of the phone, Li Zhanting's voice came through, "Still at Mu Rou Manor? I have some things to take care of here. Do you have time to go back to the Li family tonight? The situation at the Li family is a bit special. I'll explain it to you later."

Li Zhanfeng didn't even hesitate, "Okay, I'll definitely come over tonight."

After hanging up the phone, Li Zhanfeng's deep gaze was fixed on the red roses blooming like flames outside the window, his fingers involuntarily clenching.

He glanced at the time, then strode off, turning sharply and leaving with an imposing air.

"Someone! Have you found out where Gu Wanrou is staying?"

The subordinate immediately followed and reported, "Master Feng, we've found Miss Wanrou's residence! It's in Jinting Yayuan in the capital!"

Li Zhanfeng's obsidian-like eyes narrowed sharply; he felt he must have gone mad...

He hadn’t seen her for only two or three days, but he was already missing her so much that he was going crazy and wished he could find her right away!

*

Jinting Yayuan is a well-known high-end residential community in the capital. Gu Wanrou has been secretly hiding Gu Nuannuan here for five years.

Although she is the head of the Liuli Pavilion, she never takes a single penny from the Liuli Pavilion. The money to buy this house was all earned by her own efforts in the capital.

These past two days, Gu Wanrou has been busy secretly taking care of Tianbao. Today, she finally had time to bring Nuannuan home, and Nuannuan was overjoyed.

After returning from the Children's Palace, Gu Nuannuan held Gu Wanrou's hand tightly the whole way. "Mommy, do you know? Today, the teachers at the Children's Palace especially praised Nuannuan, saying that Nuannuan has a lot of talent for dancing. Nuannuan is so happy!"

Nuannuan had just returned from dance rehearsal at the Children's Palace, still wearing the same costume she wore for the performance.

At this moment, she was wearing a warm white thin sweater, and a warm red scarf wrapped around her neck. The combination of the warm white sweater and red scarf made her rosy little face look even more like jelly.

Looking at the little one's adorable appearance, Gu Wanrou couldn't help but pinch her soft little face. "Is this the outfit you're wearing for dance rehearsals at the Children's Palace? Aren't you hot, baby?"

Gu Nuannuan's soft, sweet voice said, "Yes! This dance rehearsal is combined with a play, so we need to wear clothes that match the dance's plot!"

"Sweetie, Mommy will help you change your clothes when we get back. Look how hot your little face is, it's all red."

"Okay, okay!"

Gu Wanrou happily pulled Gu Nuannuan upstairs, completely unaware that Li Zhanfeng was standing tall and straight at the entrance of the stairwell.

Hearing Gu Wanrou and the child's sweet and innocent voice, Li Zhanfeng felt as if he had been electrocuted.

He turned his head sharply and saw Gu Wanrou smiling broadly as she pulled Gu Nuannuan toward him.

The girl's soft, tender face was as delicate as a porcelain doll in a glass shop window, and the bright smile on her face was like warm sunshine pouring down on the world.

Li Zhanfeng felt a surge of electricity run from his spine to his feet, and his whole body instantly stiffened.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Nuannuan's childish voice continued, "Mommy, Nuannuan's feet hurt a little."

Gu Wanrou clearly hadn't noticed Li Zhanfeng yet. She chuckled and rubbed Gu Nuannuan's head, "Nuannuan, be good. When we get back, Mommy will make you some hot water to soak your feet. Soon your feet won't hurt anymore."

"Yes! Thank you, Mommy!"

Before he could finish speaking, Li Zhanfeng's furious voice rang out, "Gu Wanrou!"

Gu Wanrou felt her blood rushing backward. She looked up in shock and was met with Li Zhanfeng's eyes, which were filled with a storm of emotions!