"What?" Huo Zhixing narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and then sneered, "I'm afraid he's fleeing to avoid punishment!"
Jiang Can stared at him blankly.
Coincidentally, she had just suspected it was Yin Shaoqing as well.
Apart from Yin Shaoqing and Huo Zhixin, Xiyuan had never hosted any other guests.
"Fang Han," Huo Zhixing's eyes sharpened, "have you found out where he is?"
Fang Han nodded. "His plane ticket is a direct flight to Jiangzhou."
It seems there must be something in Jiangzhou that's attracting him.
"First, take control of those farmhands surnamed Yin in the house." His voice was cold. "Immediately send men to Jiangzhou to track down his whereabouts!"
"yes."
"Yin Shaoqing was able to get a long leave from the manor so easily; there must be some powerful force supporting him!"
Huo Zhixing's gaze was cold, and he already had a preliminary plan in mind.
Yin Shaoqing is just bait; he wants to use him to lure out the person behind him!
As for who that person was, he already had a pretty good idea.
Huo Zhixing turned to look at Jiang Can, who had been silent all along.
He sighed softly, pulled her into his arms, and whispered in her ear, "This kind of life is terrible, isn't it?"
Jiang Can remained silent, somewhat numbly held in his arms, a complex emotion flashing in her large, obsidian-like eyes.
"You said you would try to enter my world." Huo Zhixing's voice was slightly hoarse. "My world is like this, not beautiful at all, and you can be framed at any time."
Before I met you, I never ate sweets. Do you know why?
"When I was nine years old, there was mercury in my birthday cake... That birthday left a deep scar on me, so I have never eaten sweets since."
Jiang Can looked up at him, her heart skipping a beat.
Wealth, glory, and power—these are all for show.
But the inner turmoil and devastation are something no one but oneself can truly comprehend.
Jiang Can cupped his face in her hands, smiled gently, and looked earnestly into his eyes, saying, "Your world is indeed not very beautiful."
"But the person in front of me is one of a kind in the world!"
“Can Can…”
"You're not fighting alone in your world," she chuckled. "You still have me!"
Huo Zhixing pursed his lips, holding her small hand tightly, never wanting to let go.
The nurse came out and told them that Aunt Cen had woken up, and the two hurriedly went in to see her.
Aunt Cen was a little weak, but when she saw them come in, she still managed to force a smile.
“Auntie,” Jiang Can sat down by the bed and looked at her with concern, “How are you feeling?”
"I feel..." Aunt Cen smiled kindly, "I feel so lucky that you didn't drink the soup!"
Jiang Can's eyes welled up with tears.
"Aunt, the doctors involved in the treatment are all top-notch," Huo Zhixing said in a low voice. "Don't worry, there won't be any aftereffects! You should also take this opportunity to rest for a few more days and make sure you recover well."
"Third Young Master, Miss Jiang." Aunt Cen coughed a few times, still breathless as she spoke, "I...I'm a little tired, so I'll keep it short."
"The ingredients for the soup I make every day are all prepared by me personally, so there's absolutely no mistake!"
"But today, on a whim, I added a little bird's nest to the soup... cough cough, that bird's nest is the one that Xiao Yin and Miss Zhixin brought last time!"
"What?"
Huo Zhixing's eyes darkened.
Jiang Can was also stunned. She vaguely remembered that when Yin Shaoqing and Huo Zhixin came to visit last time, they did bring some things with them.
“Those things have always been in the kitchen, and I hadn’t noticed them,” Aunt Cen sighed. “Today I wanted to make some red date and bird’s nest soup for Miss Jiang, so I took them out, but who knew…”
Huo Zhixing's expression instantly turned fierce.
Therefore, Yin Shaoqing is definitely not a simple farmhand! His purpose in approaching Huo Zhixin is now clear.
He wanted to use Huo Zhixin to get rid of him and Jiang Can!
If something happens to him and Jiang Can, and they live in Xiyuan, the Bai family will definitely have to take the blame.
When the Huo and Bai families become estranged and their forces clash, neither will benefit...
"Zhixing," Jiang Can also realized the seriousness of the problem, "Aunt Yun must know about this!"
"I just came from Shen Xiao's place. He's been giving Zhixin psychological counseling lately. Zhixin's mental state isn't good; she has mild depression!"
"This must all be Yin Shaoqing's doing!" Jiang Can said angrily. "We must bring him back and avenge Zhixin!"
Huo Zhixing put his arm around her and patted her shoulder.
He used to completely disregard Yin Shaoqing.
I never imagined this person could be so terrifying...
The forces behind him are targeting not only him, but also Jiang Can, Huo Zhixin, his parents and Aunt Yun, and even the Bai family!
Everyone connected to him is someone that force wants to eliminate!
"Don't be afraid, I'll handle everything." He looked down at her.
Jiang Can shook her head. "I'm not afraid at all. I just want to fight alongside you."
He paused, then smiled slightly, his gaze full of affection, "I'm your man, one of me is enough on the battlefield."
"I will protect you, but you must also protect yourself. Only when you are safe will I have no worries!"
"Mm." Jiang Can smiled.
When the two returned home, the fat orange cat in the yard was listless from hunger.
Jiang Can prepared some simple food for it, patted its round little head, and looked up to find Fang Han standing outside the gate.
There were several people behind him.
Jiang Can let them in, and the group walked into the courtyard and bowed respectfully to her.
“Miss Jiang,” Fang Han smiled, “these are all people who have followed the young master for many years. When you were in Jiangzhou, they were the ones who were responsible for protecting your safety.”
"Now the young master has sent them to guard the vicinity of Xi Garden every day. This way, you'll have some protection when you come and go!"
“Oh,” Jiang Can said gently, glancing at them. “Thank you all for your help.”
"Miss Jiang, you're too kind."
Before Fang Han could finish speaking, Huo Zhixing, dressed in pajamas and slippers, walked out of the house.
Upon seeing the chubby orange cat, he first went to pet it, then straightened up and looked at the group of people. "Did you need something?"
Fang Han was somewhat stunned. This side of Huo Zhixing... If it weren't for Jiang Can, he probably would never have seen him in his lifetime.
"Yes, that's right." Fang Han coughed twice and took out a cell phone from his pocket and handed it to him.
"Several farmhands surnamed Yin have been detained. They are currently out of contact with the outside world, and our people are keeping an eye on them."
"This phone was found in Yin Shaoqing's room."
Huo Zhixing frowned. It was an old cell phone, and it was covered in grease.
“This is the phone Yin Shaoqing had that day,” Jiang Can recognized it. “Zhixing, he used this phone to take pictures at home the day he came to Xiyuan!”
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