Chapter 213 One Big Brother is Gone

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Xubai's eyes, but he quickly regained his usual gentle composure, though the smile did not reach his eyes.

"Duan Ye?" Zhou Xubai spoke first, his brows furrowing slightly as he subconsciously. "What a coincidence, you live around here too?"

Just by seeing this person, Duan Ye was certain that the unknown person who delivered breakfast at the resource center that morning was who he was.

He didn't answer Zhou Xubai's question. Instead, he walked to the freezer, took out a bottle of mineral water, closed the door, and moved unhurriedly.

Then he turned around, his gaze calm yet sharp enough to see through everything, and looked directly at Zhou Xubai.

"Unfortunately," Duan Ye said in a flat tone, as if stating a simple fact, "I came to see Qingtian."

Zhou Xubai tightened his grip on the candy box slightly as the scene he had witnessed that morning flashed through his mind.

Duan Ye walked to the cashier, placed the water on the counter, his gaze still fixed on Zhou Xubai's face, his tone calm but carrying an invisible pressure.

"Mr. Zhou, since you don't dare to show up in front of Qingtian, you should go back as soon as possible."

Zhou Xubai's expression changed almost imperceptibly. He took a deep breath and asked softly.

Is she alright?

Duan Ye paid the money, picked up the water bottle, and his tone remained calm.

"If President Zhou wants to know, why don't you ask him yourself?" A faint smile suddenly appeared on his lips, full of sarcasm and simmering anger. "What kind of unspeakable secret does President Zhou have?"

Compared to having one less rival in love, Duan Ye was even more concerned about Ji Wanqing not getting hurt.

Regardless of whether Blank liked her or wanted to pursue her, he hoped that she would be aboveboard.

He looks down on this blank space now.

Zhou Xubai looked at him with a complicated expression, finally shedding his gentle facade, his tone tense.

"Like I said, my affairs are none of your business."

Duan Ye unscrewed the bottle cap, took a sip of water, and looked over with sharp eyes.

"I'll say it again: it's none of my business, but I won't allow anyone to hurt her."

He put down the water bottle, his gaze calm yet carrying an undeniable warning, "Zhou Xubai, she's been through enough. If you're hiding your identity and approaching her with ulterior motives, you'd better stop now."

After saying that, Duan Ye stopped looking at him and turned to leave the convenience store, leaving Zhou Xubai standing there alone, his face looking somewhat gloomy and inscrutable under the cold white light of the convenience store.

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After resting for two days, the abrasions on my wrists have formed a thin scab, and they no longer sting as much as before when I move them.

The mastermind behind the scenes was also quickly apprehended. It's said that Xie Chi played a significant role in providing valuable clues.

It was that expired relationship that kept bothering her, Li Anping, who thought he could control everything.

He had previously been refused a drinking invitation and tried to get the platform to temporarily block him, but ultimately failed. His business dealings were also being obstructed. In a fit of anger and embarrassment, he came up with this method.

Fortunately, he has now been brought to justice. Duan Ye was relieved to see that she was alright and the bad guy had been caught.

Duan Ye hesitated for a moment, but still didn't tell her about meeting Zhou Xubai, hoping his warning would be effective for Zhou Xubai.

That day, Ji Wanqing prepared to resume her broadcast.

She tidied her hair in front of the mirror, mentally prepared herself, and sat down in front of the computer.

After several days without a live stream, the fan group was already eagerly awaiting the broadcast, with all sorts of guesses and expressions of concern flooding the screen.

She knew that tonight's rebroadcast was destined to be anything but peaceful.

Almost the instant the screen lit up, the barrage of comments surged in like a burst dam.

[Wife!!! You're finally back!!!]

【Waaaaah, Sunny baby, are you alright?! We were so worried about you!】

How's the injury? Does it still hurt? Let's take a look!

What exactly happened? There are so many rumors circulating outside!

[It's good that you're back safe and sound! Send some gifts to calm your wife down!]

Looking at this long-awaited liveliness, Ji Wanqing felt a slight tingling in her nose and a warm feeling in her heart.

She adjusted the camera and gave it a slightly tired but still bright smile.

"Good evening everyone, I'm back! Thank you all for remembering me, I'm really touched."

As she spoke, she gently waved her bandaged wrist in front of the camera, "Look, it's really just a small scratch, it'll be fine in a few days, don't worry."

[So heartbreaking! Blow on it!]

How could you be so careless! You must be more careful in the future!

It's a blessing that no one was hurt!

The comments section was still mostly filled with concern and greetings.

Ji Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief and was about to start the game or chat with everyone as usual when a huge amount of gifts suddenly came her way.

[Complete line rewards: 10 Starships] (99,990 Boiling Point Coins)

Following suit, the other bigwigs also joined in.

[10 Dream Castles Given Away on the Isolated Island] (50,000 Boiling Point Coins)

[Don't bark, you'll receive 10 Starships] (99,990 Boiling Point Coins)

[Qingye gives away 1 Guardian Card] (1 Boiling Point Coin)

[Qingye gives away 10 God of Wealth items] (88880 Boiling Point Coins)

These four big shots seemed to be competing with each other, showering the live stream with heavyweight gifts one after another, and the dazzling special effects almost completely overwhelmed the live stream screen.

The popularity of the entire live stream skyrocketed at a visible speed, immediately landing at the top of the platform's popularity chart and attracting a large number of passersby to watch.

Holy crap!!! What's going on here?!

Is this a welcome-back party for Sunny Baby?

[These gifts are overwhelming... I'm almost blinded!]

[You guys are awesome! (voice cracks)]

[When others disappear for a few days, the eldest brother will run away; when Qingtian disappears for a few days, the eldest brother throws out all the gifts he's been saving.]

Ji Wanqing was stunned by the barrage of gifts and quickly waved her hands.

"Stop...stop sending gifts! It's too much! You really don't need to send so many gifts! Thank you, Brother Endpoint, Brother Lonely Island, Brother Don't Bark, Brother Qingye! I appreciate everyone's kindness, really, thank you so much, but please don't spend any more money!"

A simple and unpretentious wealthy woman: [Welcome back, baby!]

[A simple and unpretentious rich woman gifted 10 Gold Mountain tokens] (66660 Boiling Point Coins)

A simple and unpretentious wealthy woman wishes her darling mountains of gold and silver!

[Starlight Splendor Gift: 10 Spaceships] (99,990 Boiling Point Coins)

[I'm so relieved to see that my sister is safe and sound!]

Ji Wanqing was stunned by the wave of gifts. After a while, she smiled helplessly and said, "Thank you so much, Rich Sister and Starry Baby. Thank you to every baby who watched the live stream. Thank you for every gift."

[What a great competition! They really gave Qingbao a lot of attention!]

So, did all the guys go to see the sunny weather the other day? Didn't they fight? (Watching the drama unfold)

[Blind student, you've spotted the key point!]

Haven't you noticed that one of our older brothers is missing?