The car door was wide open, and the night breeze blew in, carrying the dry scent unique to the area.

Chu Wuyang remained seated in the car, motionless, with her arms crossed.

Leaning against the car door, he stared coldly at the heavy wooden door of the villa that had been opened.

She didn't get out of the car.

Zhou Heng didn't urge her; he simply stood quietly on the porch.

It was as if they were waiting for her to make a decision.

He indeed had no intention of forcing her.

Chu Wuyang sneered inwardly.

Judging from this, Zhou Heng truly believed it—that she and Jing Min couldn't defeat Old Master Jin.

That's why he was so calm.

She didn't even care that he was stalling for time in the car.

Was he certain that Jingmin wouldn't find this place, or did he simply not believe she had any ability to escape?

For a moment, she couldn't tell whether Zhou Heng truly didn't know Old Master Jin's real intentions.

Or are they just waiting for a predetermined outcome?

In short, let's wait and see.

wait!

She was going to wait, wait for Jingmin to come, wait for the opportunity to come.

On the porch, Zhou Heng instructed a servant to bring over a blanket; the thick, plush blanket was folded layer by layer in his hands.

He walked towards the car, but didn't approach it. He simply placed it on a corner by the car door, then glanced at her indifferently.

"It's windy at night, don't catch a cold."

He spoke gently, but it sounded more like he was tacitly agreeing that she wanted to "stay" in the car.

Should we follow her whims?

OK.

Chu Wuyang stared coldly at the blanket, without moving.

Zhou Heng had just put the blanket away and turned around when...

Suddenly, a bodyguard stepped forward quickly and whispered a few words in his ear.

His previously gentle expression stiffened slightly.

His gaze unconsciously swept towards Chu Wuyang, and the fleeting irritation in his eyes could not be completely hidden.

Chu Wuyang Mingrui noticed something was amiss, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

She didn't ask any further questions, but just sat quietly.

It was as if nothing had happened; only the fingertips lightly brushed against the edge of the car door.

Zhou Heng seemed unwilling to cause any further trouble, and quickly regained his calm expression, speaking in a detached tone.

"It's alright, you can rest in the car if you want."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at the maid from before.

The maid immediately understood and bowed slightly.

"Don't worry, sir, I'll stay here and watch over Miss."

Zhou Heng nodded slightly.

His gaze lingered on the maid for a couple more seconds, as if he were silently giving her some instructions.

He prepared to turn around and walk towards the villa.

Suddenly, a commotion arose at the garden entrance.

The sound of hurried footsteps came from the other side of the wrought iron gate, accompanied by a few panicked shouts and whispers trying to stop them.

Zhou Heng frowned and stopped in his tracks.

His face immediately darkened.

The next second, a figure rushed out of the night.

That was a woman.

Her long hair was disheveled, her expression was dazed, and she was wearing ill-fitting clothes.

Barefoot, with disheveled hair, his eyes held a mixture of fear and anger.

She rushed in

Several bodyguards immediately surrounded the area from both sides in an attempt to control the situation.

But the woman stared intently at Zhou Heng, her voice hoarse and strained.

"Ah Heng, don't go, I finally found you after so much trouble."

She struggled desperately, her clothes disheveled, clearly indicating she had just endured a "long journey."

Chu Wuyang's previously relaxed posture in the car instantly tensed up.

He suddenly sat up straight.

She looked at the woman.

The room light shone on that face, making it vaguely discernible that it was an Asian face, with traces of undried tears still visible at the corners of its eyes.

"Don't do this to me,"

"Please don't leave me!"

She pounced on Zhou Heng like a frightened little animal, clutching his sleeve tightly.

She cried with tears streaming down her face, looking like a pitiful little white flower.

Chu Wuyang, sitting in the car, suddenly became interested.

He clicked his tongue.

Where did this emotional debt come from?

She instantly perked up, sat up straight, and leaned close to the car window to eat some melon seeds.

Zhou Heng's face turned ashen, and he reprimanded in a low voice.

"Have you made enough of a scene?"

"Didn't I tell you not to contact me anymore?"

The woman's tears streamed down her face; she didn't care about her image at all, and instead cried even harder.

"No, Ah Heng, I can only come to you. You can't abandon me... You know I have nowhere to go. You know I begged Chu Yao for your sake back then. Now... now even he can't protect himself and can't take care of me. Where can I go?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Wuyang raised an eyebrow.

He suddenly narrowed his eyes.

—Ruan Xi?

"Um?"

She chuckled softly.

He slowly got out of the car.

It's like finally getting to the heart of the matter.

Hearing the noise, Zhou Heng turned his head sharply.

A flicker of panic crossed his eyes.

Ruan Xi happened to catch a glimpse of Chu Wuyang out of the corner of her eye, and her eyes suddenly narrowed, her face filled with jealousy and hostility.

"You...you are Zhou Hengzang's woman?"

Chu Wuyang stood in front of the car, a smile on her face, but it was as cold as a blade.

"Ruan Xi~"

Her tone was slightly teasing.

Don't you recognize me?

Ruan Xi froze, instinctively brushing aside her messy hair.

Upon closer inspection,

His expression changed drastically, and he seemed to be electrocuted, shrinking back behind Zhou Heng.

"You...you are..."

"Chu Wuyang,"

Chu Wuyang finished speaking for her, his voice carrying a hint of coldness.

What an unexpected bonus!

I was just looking forward to seeing Zhou Heng's confident demeanor.

Waiting doesn't seem like a big deal.

Just when I was struggling to figure out how to get out of this mess, this woman showed up at my doorstep.

There might be a turning point!

Ruan Xi's face turned pale instantly.

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