Upon receiving a text message stating that the owner's information number could not be found, Qi Yunshen stared at the photo of the two people laughing and talking with their heads down on his phone for a while: "Prepare the car."

Yu Wei didn't mention in the group chat that she was meeting William's family today...

He naturally didn't believe there was anything between the two, but the meaning behind the person who sent him the pictures was quite clear.

Yu Wei wasn't the kind of girl who knew nothing, but fearing that someone might accidentally get taken advantage of, he still went to check.

Having survived the apocalypse, and knowing full well that the other party harbored ill intentions, Yu Wei remained highly wary.

She only swallows food after watching her mother and aunt swallow it, otherwise she'll pretend to have an upset stomach and vomit at any moment...

There are no real hot springs in Kyoto. They are all artificial landscapes designed to create the atmosphere of mountains, forests, and ancient temples. The artificial digging and introduction of fresh water is a huge undertaking, but as long as you have money, nothing is a problem.

Just moments ago it was modern decor, but as soon as you open the sliding door of the antique wooden screen, the mountain forest and hot springs are hidden in a white, hazy mist, creating an excellent atmosphere.

Yu Wei couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that entertainment venues for the rich were truly paradise.

Looking at the steaming spring water, the two exchanged a glance.

Lan Yun said gently, "Weiwei, you go down and soak for a while first. Your aunt and I will go out and have a cup of medicinal wine to nourish our bodies before we come back in to soak. You're too young to drink it."

Yu Wei glanced at the hot spring, her cool expression polite: "Mom, then I'll wait for you. I'm a little scared by myself. How about I wait for you and Aunt to come back together?"

“You child… are you still afraid of being alone at such a young age? Well, you’ve only been back at the Nie family for a short time, so I’m sure you haven’t been able to settle down yet.”

"Okay... Mom will come back after she goes out for a drink. You and your aunt will go swimming together. That's settled."

Seeing that Lan Yun had gotten herself into this mess, Nie Xi suppressed the urge to push her into the water. Looking at Yu Wei's cool and beautiful face, she sneered inwardly.

She's quite wary. Fine, I'll go for it. It's not like it's anything harmful. Her husband's far away in Japan, so it's a good opportunity for her to relax with someone...

Taking Yu Wei's hand and getting into the water, Nie Xi smiled and said, "Come on, Weiwei, Auntie will keep you company."

She felt something was off, but thinking that Lucky William had already run into trouble with her and left, there shouldn't be any problems for the time being, so she followed suit.

Yu Wei was baffled. What grudge did she have against her? Even if it was to sow discord between the Nie family and Country C, would she really risk her reputation as the First Lady by going to such lengths?

Nie Xi's face flushed as she watched Yu Wei, who had also fallen victim, smile broadly. A phone call brought in two shirtless, burly men who carried her away. Yu Wei had to admit her naiveté…

So, they didn't care about her reputation at all; she, an outsider, was truly out of touch.

She could sense that the medicine wasn't very potent; an ordinary person couldn't withstand it. But she had healing abilities, so she could suppress it. She just needed to go back and detoxify. Her only fear was that... someone wouldn't give her time.

A man in a dark green bathrobe appeared beside the hot spring, his green eyes gazing at her in the pool with amusement.

Yu Wei smiled and gently beckoned with her slender hand, which was still wet with spring water.

The tea-colored hue in her almond-shaped eyes appeared even more watery due to the mist, diminishing her cool and aloof demeanor and making her all the more alluring. This gesture alone was irresistible to any man.

After taking off his kimono and getting into the water, Lucky William thought that the daughters of the Nie family were truly all exceptional, each with their own unique charm.

Not only for the sake of R country, but also from a personal standpoint, if relations with Nie Kongsang sour, he at least needs to take down another...

Kong Sang was strolling around with her younger brother, showing off their sibling bond, when suddenly a sense of anxiety welled up inside her, and she felt an urgent urge to do something.

Even though they are far apart, Kong Sang is certain that there is an arrow marked by the system above someone's head.

[Aitong, what are you doing?]

The system did not respond, but the anxiety intensified with the passage of time.

Kong Sang naturally wouldn't let Nie Yan notice anything amiss, so after walking for a while, she showed impatience and indicated that she was tired.

Looking at the time, Nie Yan realized that things were almost over. She said with concern, "I was having so much fun with my sister that I forgot about the time. She's wearing high heels, she must be tired. Let's go back."

Just as she was trying to think of a reason to refuse, an old car pulled up beside her.

Nie Yan looked at the figure appearing as the car window rolled down and said with a strange expression, "President Lin, you driving this car... you really have a peculiar taste."

Lin Changli said dismissively, "It's just a personal hobby. I have something to discuss with your sister."

Nie Yan understood and chuckled, "So, sister wasn't tired, but had an appointment... Tsk tsk, it would have been better if you had just said so. I wouldn't have said anything. Have fun, sister. I'm going back now."

Watching the retreating figure, Kong Sang frowned. This guy was definitely eager to go back and exaggerate his story. Just as he was about to chase after him, a hand grabbed his wrist.

The man wore his usual alluring smile, but the smile didn't reach his eyes: "I told you, I need to talk to you."

Seeing that Lin Chang was holding a white cigarette in his other hand, Kong Sang was taken aback. The smell of menthol tobacco on him indicated that he smoked, but this was the first time he had ever smoked in front of her...

Before I could even react, I was already "invited" into the car, which swayed and wobbled along.

Lin Changli took a drag on his cigarette, exhaling a cloud of minty smoke that obscured the expression in his eyes: "Did you sleep well last night?"

My anxiety has only intensified because of this problem.

Kong Sang said irritably, "Of course I slept very well. I have things to do. Either let me off the bus or take me to the east of the city."

Lin Changli turned his car around and headed east of the city, not getting angry at Kong Sang's impolite words.

He said very calmly, "I didn't sleep all night, waiting for someone to say they wanted to come out, but they didn't say it until my phone died."

My heart skipped a beat; it's happening again, that damn feeling of losing control...

Kong Sang replied indifferently, "Oh, you must be really boring."

Whether it was someone's mood reflected in the car, or the old car possessed a spirit reflecting its owner's bad mood, in any case, with a "clunk," the car's parts fell apart...

The old car, which was already destined for the end of its life, was parked on the right side of the road, its parts scattered all over the ground; it was beyond repair.

"Damn it, what kind of junk car are you driving? The more you rush, the more trouble you'll get into!"

Kong Sang went to open the car door, intending to take a taxi to leave.

With a sudden tightening of his wrist, he was pressed down onto the seat. The already broken seat didn't even need adjusting; it was simply smashed flat, and Lin Changli's body was pressed tightly against Kong Sang's body.

His warm hand caressed her neck; his expression betrayed no anger, yet it sent a chill down one's spine...

"Sangsang, I'm not happy."

"Being unhappy is an illness, it needs treatment. I'll call 120 for you, and you can take your hand away from me when you're trying to strangle me."

Her alluring eyes curved slightly: "Hehe, Sangsang is right. When you're unhappy, only you can cure it."

He placed his hand, which had been resting on his neck, against the cold car window, then waved it around in Kong Sang's bewildered gaze before slipping it inside her clothes...

"Ah, it's so cold, get out of here."

As he moved about, he showed no shyness whatsoever. Kong Sang was like a shrimp emerging from the water, constantly jumping around trying to dodge.