“I know,” Gu Yibei said, looking at Bai Chuan. “That’s why I can only be at ease if you investigate this matter personally.”

These words delighted Shirakawa, who quickly replied, "Yes, sir, I will definitely investigate carefully!"

"Um."

"By the way, sir." Remembering something, Shirakawa continued, "According to the report from my subordinates, he has arrived at the hotel. If nothing unexpected happens, he will attend tomorrow's art exhibition."

If nothing unexpected happens, that person will be their most important lead in investigating Patriarch Warrens.

Gu Yibei's dark eyes flashed.

He and Ji Zhinan came to H City partly to bring her out to relax, and partly for that person.

"I understand. Find two reliable people and start monitoring tomorrow. Don't miss any details."

"Yes, sir." Shirakawa bowed his head.

……………

beach--

Ji Zhinan finished painting the sky and was now carefully refining the part about the sea.

"What a beautiful painting."

The sound of a man's praise reached his ears, causing Ji Zhinan, who was immersed in his own world, to look up and gaze toward the source of the sound.

Suddenly, a man appeared beside her—a foreign man.

The man looked young and handsome, in his early twenties, with fair skin, blond hair, blue eyes, a high and straight nose, and exceptionally deep, blue-green eyes, like a vast ocean.

Staring at him for too long, you'll find yourself unconsciously drawn into the vortex.

Ji Zhinan glanced at him once and then looked away. What surprised her even more than his appearance was—

You can speak Chinese?

“Yes.” The man smiled and nodded, then replied in fluent Chinese, “I have loved Chinese culture since I was a child, so I have worked hard to learn Chinese. Although my family does not understand, my uncle is very supportive. He told me that learning is endless, and if you like something, you can strive for it. Anyway, it’s always good to have more skills, and you might need them someday.”

He then added, "I listened to my uncle's advice, and now I've put it to use!"

Hearing this, Ji Zhinan had a good impression of the foreign man she was meeting for the first time. She nodded and said, "Your uncle is very accomplished."

"Yes." When mentioning his uncle, the foreign man revealed his admiration without any hesitation: "He is the most charming man I have ever met, and he is my mentor for life."

"Oh, right." Realizing he hadn't introduced himself yet, the foreign man extended his hand: "Hello, my name is Eddie."

Since getting together with Gu Yibei, Ji Zhinan has rejected all ambiguous relationships and kept her distance from male friends.

Therefore, Ji Zhinan did not shake hands with Eddie despite his enthusiasm, but simply nodded indifferently.

"Hello."

Then he continued to focus his gaze on his painting.

Eddie wasn't embarrassed. He smiled and withdrew his hand, turning his gaze to her painting.

"There's an art exhibition here tomorrow. Are you a professional painter who came specifically for this exhibition, Miss?"

“No.” Ji Zhinan, with some paint on her face and eyes only on the painting, said, “I came here with my fiancé. He has work to discuss here.”

Eddie was somewhat taken aback: "You're engaged?"

Ji Zhinan turned to look at him: "Is this surprising?"

"No." Coming to his senses, Eddie explained with a smile, "It's just that Miss looks very young, which is a bit unbelievable. Indeed, outstanding people always belong to others."

Ji Zhinan calmly withdrew his gaze and spoke.