"You're really bold, running off to find Shengyi abroad without a word. Aren't you afraid my aunt and uncle will find out?"
“I promised Shengyi before that I had to go this time,” Xu Yanshu explained in a deep voice, taking out a cigarette from the pack and then looking up at the person in front of him. “Why didn’t you tell me about Mu Yichen going abroad?”
A hint of unease flashed across Jiang Zhengyu's face, then he stammered, "I... it's because you were preparing for the Zhou family's birthday party those days, and you also had to handle things at the studio."
"I don't want you to be distracted by such a small thing."
Xu Yanshu remained noncommittal, then immediately revealed the key point: "Because you feel that telling me is useless, and your family can provide Shengyi with better protection in comparison."
But in reality, these all seem to be true.
The moment he finished speaking, Xu Yanshu's expression turned inscrutable, and the veins on his forehead bulged one after another.
Before this, Zheng Yu was the one who supported him and Sheng Yi the most, but now he also... This made Xu Yanshu feel an unprecedented sense of defeat.
The reason Shengyi called Jiang Zhengyu about this was probably because he had sensed danger. Logically, in this situation, the first person he should have thought of was himself.
Jiang Zhengyu subconsciously moved his lips, wanting to explain something, but in the end he chose to remain silent.
It must be admitted that he did have such considerations at the time.
Although Yan Shu will take action after learning about the situation, there is very little he can do right now. In contrast, his uncle and aunt can obviously resolve the matter more quickly, thus reducing the danger to Sheng Yi.
"If you're angry, you can punch me a couple of times..."
“This decision was right,” Xu Yanshu said to himself after realizing what he meant, his eyes dark and unfathomable. “Otherwise, Mu Yichen wouldn’t have returned to the country so quickly!”
If I hadn't arrived in time that day, given Mu Yichen's exasperation, who knows what he might have done.
"Yan Shu, please don't overthink it. At the time, I just wanted to get Sheng Yi out of the danger as quickly as possible."
He knew this even without being told, and Xu Yanshu nodded slightly.
Realizing belatedly that his words might have made things worse, Jiang Zhengyu couldn't help but frown in annoyance and wave his hand awkwardly.
The atmosphere was about to freeze. "Now my uncle and the others are starting to suspect that Shengyi's kidnapping was related to Zhou Zehao!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yanshu abruptly raised his head, pondered for a moment, and then tentatively asked, "..."
"Did you find out something?"
Previously, they had no doubts, and now they certainly wouldn't be focusing on Zhou Zehao for no reason.
"After Mu Yichen returned this time, the first thing he did was go to find Zhou Zehao."
So, was it Zhou Zehao who instructed Mu Yichen to go find Shengyi?
Xu Yanshu's face instantly darkened completely. The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and his whole being was filled with a strong sense of hostility.
Noticing the change in the other person's emotions, Jiang Zhengyu promptly advised, "Yan Shu, you must calm down."
"After all, you're all under the same roof now, so it's best not to start a conflict easily."
——
"Mu Yichen, Mu Yichen, I think you've had enough of the good life. Everyone has said that Qin Shengyi and you are impossible, so why are you still chasing after her all the way abroad?"
"If you keep pestering us like this, the entire Mu family will be ruined because of you!" Father Mu scolded him angrily.
Mu Yichen frowned impatiently. "How do you know it's impossible if you don't try?"
"You're making a mountain out of a molehill. After all, I did save Qin Shengyi's life. The Ouyang family wouldn't go so far as to exterminate us!"
Despite saying this, Mu Yichen felt inexplicably uneasy.
Recently, the Ouyang couple have been investigating the kidnapping case and have also learned about my acquaintance with Zhou Zehao. It's possible that this investigation will implicate me.
Does this mean he intends to continue harassing us?
The shepherd father was so angry that he even wanted to make his eldest son take a piss and look at his own behavior.
If the Ouyang family hadn't known about their son's private affairs, there might have actually been a possibility of a marriage alliance. But judging from the attitude of the family members present, it's clear they already knew everything.
"Forced relationships are never sweet, son. If you really like this type of girl, I can look for her in the future..."
"Even you think Qin Shengyi would never choose me?" Mu Yichen retorted angrily.
"you……"
"Just you wait, I'll bring him back to you sooner or later!" Mu Yichen said angrily, then resolutely turned and left.
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