Chapter 384 The Mysterious Guest Next Door
After getting out of the car, Su Xi realized that the villa was even more luxurious and elegant than she had imagined.
Although it was late at night, the lights were bright everywhere. It wasn't a glaring white, but a warm, slightly yellowish hue that gave one a sense of warmth, like coming home.
Su Xi walked up the steps and looked around, only to find that there were two such villas in the huge Zhulu area, side by side.
"Li Che, who lives in the villa next door?" Su Xi couldn't help but ask.
Li Che was stunned.
In that instant, Su Xi finally remembered what kind of person Li Che was.
He is a national champion in both Sanda and Karate. He is the youngest double champion in China to date, possessing exceptional skills.
With such achievements, he should be hired as a top-tier bodyguard, how could he be working as a mere assistant?
Su Xi's mind was a little foggy. Feng Jingnian had taken her to watch the exciting final match live.
Feng Jingnian decided to hire him as her bodyguard, but a mysterious person beat her to it.
She truly didn't expect to see Li Che here.
Moreover, the mysterious person who snatched such a top-notch bodyguard talent is making him a lowly assistant. Isn't that a waste of talent?
It seems unbelievable no matter how you look at it.
Su Xi stared blankly at Li Che, as if she were seeing him for the first time.
When those clear, deep eyes locked onto him, Li Che's gaze flickered, realizing he had been recognized.
He touched his nose, scratched his head, and changed the subject.
"Miss Su, it's late and the dew is heavy. You should go inside and rest."
Looking at Li Che's youthful and shy appearance, if it weren't for his muscular physique and bronze skin, Su Xi felt she could take on three of him with one punch.
So, did she mistake someone for someone else?
Su Xi frowned, nodded, and turned to go inside.
Li Che followed silently behind.
Completely unaware that Su Mo intended to test his skills to determine if he was indeed the youngest double champion in both Sanda and Karate.
The moment she stepped inside, Su Xi's eyes flickered slightly, and she deliberately raised her hand, causing her phone to suddenly fly out of her hand.
She wanted to test Li Che's skills, but she forgot that it was also her first time visiting this villa, and she was completely unfamiliar with the layout.
Without paying attention, Su Xi fell sideways to the front.
Su Xi was greatly alarmed.
Before her surprise could even show on her face, a hand gripped her waist, steadily helping her to sit upright.
At the same time, a slender arm reached across her shoulder and deftly caught the flying phone.
Su Xi was stunned by the man's incredible skill. Then she realized that she had already stood firm, and Li Che's hand had been gentlemanly withdrawn at some point. Then she felt a cool sensation in her hand, and the phone was already in hers.
Everything happened too fast, like a tornado.
Su Xi didn't react for a long time.
However, it was already quite obvious that Li Che's skills were so superb and terrifying, and his movements were similar to those in the Double Crown competition she had watched live. He was undoubtedly the bodyguard that she and Feng Jingnian had been searching for.
The bodyguard that the mysterious man hired at great expense ended up working as his assistant...
Su Xi's face immediately turned cold.
"Li Che, who lives in the villa next door?"
Li Che's eyes darted around for a moment, then he suddenly saw Aunt Liu walking over, as if he had suddenly found a savior. "Miss Su, no one knows more about this than Aunt Liu. You can ask her. I live in a nearby apartment. Just give me a call if you need anything, and I'll be there in a minute."
He turned and left as if a wolf was chasing him.
Su Xi said in a deep voice, "Stop."
Li Che paused, then stood still, reluctantly turning around, his handsome features contorted into a "囧" (jiǒng, meaning awkward or embarrassed) expression.
Su Xi didn't speak, but her cold gaze said it all.
Li Che could only wear a mournful face.
“Miss Su, I’m just an employee. I was just following orders, the rest I… no… no…” Li Che had obviously been instructed by someone, and when pressed, he said he didn’t know.
But given his inherent character, he eventually changed his tune, replacing "I don't know" with an honest and helpless "I can't say."
This, on the contrary, made Su Xi look at him with higher regard.
never mind.
She waved her phone. "I don't have your contact information yet. What are you thinking?"
So that's all there is to it? It's that simple?
Li Che was taken aback, clearly not expecting Su Xi to let him off the hook. He was grateful and relieved at the same time, and smiled, "It's already in your contacts."
What?
Su Xi didn't believe it, but when she opened her phone and looked at it, her eyes widened involuntarily. It was indeed true.
When did this happen?
"Just now."
What?
Su Xi was shocked again. The phone had been in Li Che's hands for less than half a second, yet he had not only saved the phone number but also clearly noted the name "Li Che's Assistant".
How... is this possible?
Su Xi looked at Li Che again. Her eyes were still wide open.
Li Che scratched his head sheepishly, his attitude of admitting his mistake was good, "I'm sorry, Ms. Su, I entered your contact information without your consent. If you mind, you can delete it and re-enter it."
Su Xi laughed in exasperation. Wasn't this all for nothing? They really were getting a good deal and then complaining.
Although it has been confirmed that Li Che is up to something, we will let him off the hook for now, considering that he is relatively honest.
"Never mind. You can go back now."
"Thank you, Miss Su." Li Che's eyes sparkled as he looked at Su Xi.
He really wanted to take a closer look, but fearing the woman would chase after him asking who lived in the villa next door, he could only turn around and leave as if fleeing.
After Li Che left, Su Xi's cold gaze turned to Aunt Liu.
They just stared at each other without saying a word.
Aunt Liu's well-maintained face gradually turned into a "囧" (jiǒng, meaning awkward or embarrassed) character.
Li Che doesn't live here, so he can hide. But Aunt Liu is going to live in the villa to take care of Su Xi's daily life, so there's nowhere to hide.
That wretched brat, he really is the type to sacrifice his fellow Daoist rather than himself.
Aunt Liu quickly lost her nerve during the eye contact with Su Xi, and her shoulders slumped down.
"Ms. Su... I really don't know the specifics of what happened. I'm just an employee."
Su Xi raised an eyebrow. Clearly, she wouldn't be easily fooled by the "working class" persona again.
Assuming no job is inherently superior or inferior, their assistants and maids earn hundreds or thousands of times more than ordinary people. To forcibly apply this to the working class is a stretch, even akin to a Versailles ideal.
“Aunt Liu, if you’re holding back from me, then I won’t dare eat a single bite of your cooking. I won’t touch anything you’ve touched either. To put it bluntly, this villa is either you or me.”
The moment the last sentence landed, Aunt Liu's face turned pale.
Although they are both servants, this servant is not the same as that servant. Like Li Che, she came with a mission, so their salary is a thousand times the market rate, and if they successfully complete the mission, it can be ten thousand times higher.
Therefore, it was incredibly fortunate that this arduous and glorious job fell into her lap; she absolutely could not give it up no matter what.
Aunt Liu's face was filled with grief, tears streaming down her face before she could even speak. She immediately knelt down before Su Xi with a thud.
Su Xi's pupils trembled. She truly hadn't expected Aunt Liu to react this way, and for a moment she felt a pang of guilt and soft-heartedness.
However, she had already softened her heart and let Li Che go. If Aunt Liu also softened her heart and let him go, who would answer her questions and resolve her doubts?
She herself may unknowingly enter into the situation, but it would be too selfish and irresponsible to involve the child in her womb in the risk.
Before Aunt Liu could speak, Su Xi coldly interrupted her, "Even if you kneel here to your death today, my attitude will not change."
Aunt Liu's pupils contracted, and despair, along with a faint trace of resentment, surfaced deep in her eyes.
Su Xi explained calmly, "I see you're making meals for pregnant women, so you must know I'm pregnant. Pregnant women can't be careless about anything. If you were me, would you be foolish enough to check into a strange and eerie dream villa?"
Although this villa is very luxurious, it is ultimately nothing more than a luxurious cage with traps.
Aunt Liu, I really wanted to sympathize with you. But you didn't sympathize with me, so I can only apologize.
Su Xi's words touched Aunt Liu, who expressed her understanding. However, the big boss behind the scenes had given far too much.
“Miss Su…you can find out and deduce it yourself, but you absolutely cannot let me say it. I have elderly parents and young children to support. My father suffered a brain hemorrhage and urgently needs a large sum of money for his post-operative recovery. I beg you…”
Before Aunt Liu could finish speaking, the sound of a luxury car engine suddenly came from outside.
To be precise, the engine noise was coming from the villa next door.
So the mysterious guest next door has returned?
Su Xi immediately made a shushing gesture.
Aunt Liu wisely shut up and then glanced at the escalator to the side.
Su Xi immediately understood, walked over and went up along the handrail, where she saw a small open-air platform.
You can see almost the entire courtyard of the villa across the street.
Su Xi hid in the shadows of the flowering trees. With her excellent eyesight, she immediately recognized the luxury car as somewhat familiar.
Soon, the car door opened, and Liu Cheng got out of the car.
The moment Su Xi saw Liu Cheng, her breath hitched.
Could it be true that the possibility she had never dared to even consider was actually true? Was she not just imagining things this time?
Su Xi's heart jumped into her throat, and she stared without blinking.
After Liu Cheng got out of the car, he went around to open the back door.
Soon, gleaming leather shoes stepped out of the carriage one after another, and well-tailored suit trousers made their legs appear even straighter and longer.
The clearly defined waistline outlines a noble inverted triangle shape.
His impeccably tailored suit was without a single wrinkle.
Finally, there's a stunningly handsome profile picture.
Su Xi's pupils suddenly contracted.
It really was Feng Jue.
So, all of this was arranged... to seal Jue?
He arranged for Li Che, he arranged for Aunt Liu, he arranged for her to work at Zhulu, he arranged for the villa, and even... he probably even arranged for Feng Jingnian and her to officially announce their divorce!
From the moment she signed the contract with Zhulu, Feng Jue probably thought of this step; otherwise, the villa's decor wouldn't have been entirely in her preferred style.
One or two coincidences are one thing, but multiple coincidences can't possibly be just coincidences.
Therefore, Feng Jingnian is not a scumbag. He must have been manipulated by Wu Yaoyao just like she was. He must have been held hostage by the despicable Feng Jue, which is why he had no choice but to do this.
How ridiculous, she even hated the wrong person.
She should hate Feng Jue instead.
For a moment, Su Xi's guilt towards Feng Jingnian was like the Yellow River flowing endlessly; in the end, it was she who had dragged him down.
The moment she saw it was Feng Jue, the impact was too great. Su Xi's mind was in chaos, and she thought of many things in an instant. Her eyes turned uncontrollably cold.
Whether it was because of her gaze or not, Feng Jue seemed to sense something and suddenly looked in her direction, his eyes deep and starlike.
Su Xi knew perfectly well that Feng Jue couldn't possibly see her while she was in the shadows, yet the man's gaze remained fixed on her like a shadow.
To be precise, it was on her face.
If it weren't for the flowers obscuring her face, she would have been certain that Feng Jue had seen her.
But is it possible?
Nevertheless, Su Xi was still terrified, her whole body tense and her palms sweating, as if she herself was the one who couldn't bear the light of day.
Thinking of this, Su Xi suddenly had a flash of inspiration. That's right, the one who can't see the light of day is someone who is scheming and will stop at nothing to achieve their goal.
So Su Xi walked out directly from behind the flowering tree.
She was completely exposed to Feng Jue's gaze.
The man's obsidian-black eyes remained fixed on Su Xi's face, his expression showing no surprise whatsoever. His usual icy demeanor was evident as he gave a curt nod, which was his way of greeting her.
It was as if Su Xi was just an insignificant new neighbor in his life.
Su Xi was so angry she laughed, and her defenses crumbled completely.
She walked straight over, looking down at the man from her elevated position.
Although Feng Jue was looking up at her, he exuded an aura of dominance that made him seem like a supreme ruler, instantly overshadowing Su Xi.
Su Xi's eyes flickered, and she felt a little guilty under his gaze.
After all, although Feng Jue's actions damaged some of her interests, they also brought her enormous benefits. In comparison, she still benefited.
However, what she hated most in her life was being forced or coerced into doing things she didn't like under the guise of doing it for her own good.
Moreover, Feng Jue did this not for her own good, nor was he merely using her as a pawn or a puppet; rather, he was malicious and harbored ill intentions.
He wanted to strip away her pride and conviction, to destroy her both physically and mentally.
Thinking about it, Su Xi's brows and eyes turned cold and frosty. She smiled, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "President Feng, it's better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage. You shouldn't be unaware of such a simple principle, right?"
What exactly did you do to Jingnian?
Su Xi's words were filled with longing for Feng Jingnian.
Feng Jue's expression instantly turned cold.
The overwhelming cold air pressure made Su Xi, who was on high ground, shiver and instinctively tighten her fur coat.
The man's cold, icy voice pierced through her ears, word by word, "Su Xi, you've fallen back into your old ways again. You haven't changed. You don't actually think I did all this for you, do you?"
Su Xi, is self-delusion and arrogance ingrained in your very bones and genes?
The man's voice was cold, and his eyes were as cold as ice picks, as if he wished he could kill her on the spot.
He truly hated her that much.
Su Xi's face stiffened, then suddenly turned deathly pale.
At this moment, Feng Jue moved his lips again.
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