It seems that the plan to forcibly bring my brother over from China is not going to work.

Moreover, the elders in the family do not want to see Xia Che return.

She was grounded because she secretly wanted to bring him back to Xia Che.

Who says there is affection within aristocratic families?

If that's really the case, why would they leave their eldest son alone in the country, even if he's in mortal danger, and still ignore him?

Xia Yuxin couldn't understand those people's thought process. They kept saying that there was deep affection among the aristocratic families and that they would not abandon any member of the Xia family. But now, they were unwilling to even save their eldest son.

They left Xia Che to fend for himself in Jiang City, and even when he asked to bring Xia Che back, his request was rejected on the spot. They blatantly lied and said that Xia Che was not in danger...

How could Xia Yuxin possibly still have hope for a family like that?

Xia Yuxin had long ago made up her mind that as long as she had the chance, she would not hesitate to leave the Xia family immediately.

It's better to leave a family that has no humanity whatsoever!

"Well, that's all for now. You can rest assured about one thing: even if many people are trying to harm Xia Che in the shadows, as long as Qing Ning is there, they won't be able to hurt him. I've seen the fighting power of the other side. The Brazilian gang that gave all the underground gangs in New York a headache was like beating a dead dog in Qing Ning's hands. She took them all down in no time."

Baron gave a wry smile. "With Lime around, it's no wonder she looks down on the protection of my Russell family. She alone is comparable to the security of those so-called aristocratic families."

The lime left a deep impression on Barron.

This guy, who clearly had a grudge against foreigners, possessed a power that was difficult for ordinary people to understand.

"Lime is actually that amazing?"

Xia Yuxin still couldn't accept it. Why did all her childhood playmates become so outstanding as they grew up?

Compared to others, I'm just a complete waste!

Xia Yuxin still has a strong impression of limes.

This girl is also a bad woman who can't leave Xia Che's side once she's clinging to him!

When she was a child, Xia Yuxin secretly observed the relationship between the two and discovered that they always liked to play an intimate game that she couldn't understand.

I think it's called something like that...

Does the strong have the right to humiliate the weak?

They played for an entire afternoon, inseparable in the sandpit, a sacred place for children, oblivious to the world around them.

This infuriated Xia Yuxin, who couldn't find a chance to fit in.

Although children don't hold grudges overnight, even if she was unhappy at the time, Xia Yuxin would still play with Qing Ning next time if there was a chance to play together.

But this woman also left a very deep impression on Xia Yuxin.

"Hmm... to be honest, I'm more supportive of childhood sweethearts like them, with the man being weaker and the woman stronger, than incestuous relationships. It's so sweet to watch."

Barron hesitated for a moment, but still spoke his mind.

You know, he's from New York.

As a righteous member of the Russell family, Barron never lies!

“The dog in my yard hasn’t eaten for three days. It’s my pet. If I don’t feed it, no one else will. If you fart here again, I’ll put your picture on raw meat and feed it to it.”

Xia Yuxin's sinister voice came from the phone.

Supporting your childhood sweetheart in front of her?

Even when shipping couples, you have to choose your side.

Fun fact: The probability of dying from shipping the wrong couple isn't zero.

"Pfft... Is that the vicious dog you deliberately raised to get revenge on the homeless man?!"

Baron was about to take a sip of water to calm himself down when he heard this and almost spat it all out: "You know, I've always supported you guys. What childhood sweethearts? They can't beat something that falls from the sky. They're destined to be losers!"

Xia Yuxin's dog is no joke.

Keep in mind that Barron is already quite tall, over 1.9 meters.

But when the dog stood upright, it reached up to his chest...

This is no longer a dog.

This is a bear dressed as a dog.

When Barron visits the Xia family, he has to be careful not to provoke the dog, otherwise even he will suffer a lot.

If Xia Yuxin really does what she said she would do...

Barron shivered.

The thought of such a scene is just too bizarre.

It's not fun at all!

"You're smart enough to change your partner at the last minute; that's a big no-no when it comes to stocks. Stay focused!"

Xia Yuxin hummed in response.

What childhood sweethearts?

Never heard of it.

But this way, I can feel a little more at ease.

With Qing Ning's strong combat power and close relationship with Xia Che, I don't need to worry too much about my silly older brother's safety in Jiang City.

"Is there always a way out? It was clearly a desperate situation, but my brother managed to find a way out. I hope... he can truly get rid of this calamity."

Xia Yuxin stared blankly at the starry sky outside the window. Qing Ning's presence made her less worried, but the sorrow still lingered.

Those assassins lurking in the shadows, are they actually organized...?

Judging from the scale of their actions and their attitude towards swearing to kill Xia Che, they are unlikely to stop because of Qing Ning's existence.

If we can get through this time, what about next time?

What about the millions of times to come?

"As expected, we can't just trust Qing Ning alone. We still need to get Tang Yanyan's approval for this plan. With the Tang family's security force, we can better protect my brother."

Xia Yuxin's eyebrows furrowed slightly; one person's strength was still too weak.

"What is that? Who is Tang Yanyan?"

Baron didn't understand, scratched his head, and asked, "Have any guests come to the Xia family?"

"Hmm... a childhood playmate, I guess."

Xia Yuxin pulled herself together and forced a smile.

"Oh...a friend has come from afar?"

Barron probably understood.

"Not a friend, but an enemy."

Unexpectedly, Xia Yuxin decisively rejected Baron's words, and then noticed a new text message on her phone.

This time, it was Tang Yanyan who sent it.

"I have something to do, so I'll hang up now. You can have fun in Jiang City on your own. Let me know when you come back. Oh, by the way... I'm under house arrest. If you come back, come to the Xia family to find me. That's all."

Xia Yuxin decisively hung up Baron's call, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes. She took a deep breath before opening the text message.

She was afraid that the answer the other party would give would not be what she wanted.

He was even more afraid that Tang Yanyan would reject him.

The text message from the other party was very brief, containing only four characters.

Xia Yuxin held her breath and stared intently.

"It's a pleasure to work with you."

These four words immediately relieved Xia Yuxin, and her tense nerves were completely relaxed.