Zi Qingyan glanced back absently and met Xu Youyou's tear-filled eyes, which were filled with fear, despair, and resentment...

His eyes looked exactly the same as when he was bullied—fearful and helpless…

She pursed her lips, gripped Dou Shiliu's hand tightly, and turned to leave.

He has her now…

…

Zuo Huiye left halfway through the movie, and as soon as he stepped out of the dungeon, he vomited violently. It was the first time he had ever been to the dungeon that his father had built, and Xu Youyou inside had been beaten so badly that her skin was torn and bleeding.

He Zicheng was forcibly dragged out by him, and looked at Zuo Huiye's vomiting mess with a mocking smile.

He didn't feel anything, after all, he had taken over more things and seen more than Zuo Huiye.

You'll get used to it.

Back in the Zuo family's living room, she found the Zuo family head playing chess with Dou Shiliu, while Zi Qingyan obediently sipped tea beside her.

Zuo Huiye was taken aback. When did his father learn to play chess?

"Dad, when did you learn to play chess?"

"No, but Miss Li said she'd build me a park to play in if I spent some time with her."

Old Man Zuo happily placed a randomly moved piece on the board.

Zuo Huiye: "..." I also want a park.

He Zicheng: "..." Put down the chess piece, I'll play.

Dou Shiliu won leisurely and thoroughly, which was quite satisfying. She used to be the worst at chess, but now she secretly won a few rounds.

"Master Zuo, how have you been?"

A cheerful voice reached the ears of the two chess players.

Old Man Zuo looked up and saw Qi Yan enter with a roguish smile, dressed in a suit.

Old Man Zuo's expression hardened. "Miss, we have guests here. Please come downstairs later."