Chapter 180: Surprise, Mysteriously Vanished Fortune
Gu Mingxia opened the notebook and placed it in front of Xiao Yan, looking at him with puzzled eyes. Xiao Yan frowned slightly, and pulled the notebook in front of him with confusion and bewilderment.
After reading the email in his inbox, Xiao Yan's face turned serious. He thought for a moment and then took Gu Mingxia's hand.
What are you planning to do?
"I don't know yet, but I have a very strange feeling. How did this person know that I suspected my mother's death?"
This was indeed a problem, and Xiao Yan frowned, pondering the matter in his mind.
The person who knows what Gu Mingxia is thinking must have a deep understanding of her, but who could that person be?
Xiao Yan thought and thought but couldn't come up with a solution. He just frowned and looked at Gu Mingxia with concern.
"If you can't figure it out, don't think about it for now. Maybe you'll figure it out completely without even realizing it?"
“Recently, I’ve been thinking about my trip to Nanjing to see Aunt Liu. I feel that her suicide was too coincidental. I want to find someone to investigate her information. Maybe we can find the answers we are looking for from her relatives.”
"Okay, I'll have Zheng Liu handle this in a bit."
Gu Mingxia's idea was completely correct, and Xiao Yan also agreed with her in doing so. However, her face still showed confusion and doubt.
"Alright, since we're on vacation, let's relax and have some fun. We can think about everything else after the vacation, okay?"
"Um."
Seeing Xiao Yan's concerned gaze, Gu Mingxia couldn't pretend she hadn't seen anything, so she nodded with a smile.
Leaning her head on his shoulder, Gu Mingxia looked out the window at the vast sea. The midday sun shone on the water, its rays dancing in the wind, creating a kaleidoscope of colors. The yacht seemed to float on a moving painting. For some reason, Gu Mingxia felt a little lighter. She rested her head on Xiao Yan's shoulder and held his hand in both of hers. It was a large and strong hand. Gu Mingxia had always known that as long as he was there, she didn't have to worry so much. This time, she would still choose to trust this man.
"Xiaxia, believe me, no matter what, I will be by your side to investigate the truth together."
"Little Swallow, I have never doubted you. I have always believed in you from a very, very long time ago."
These are perhaps the sweetest words in the world. For Gu Mingxia and Xiao Yan, saying "I love you" or "I miss you" is just empty talk. Companionship is the most enduring expression of love. Their mutual trust and companionship should be enough to express the deepest feelings in their hearts!
The two of them nestled together like that, neither of them speaking again. As the yacht moved forward, Gu Mingxia unknowingly fell asleep on Xiao Yan's shoulder.
"You always have such a heavy heart, even when you're sleeping you're frowning. Xiaxia, relax, I'll always be by your side."
Reaching out to gently stroke Gu Mingxia's brow, Xiao Yan whispered a promise. As if sensing something, Gu Mingxia's brow soon completely relaxed, and she drifted off to sleep with steady breathing.
A warm smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face. If he could keep Xia Xia sleeping so peacefully, he felt he would pay any price. But some things are truly destined to remain just "ifs".
Thinking about it this way, Xiao Yan frowned again. People shouldn't think too much; once you think too much, you'll easily create trouble for yourself!
"Mr. Xiao, we've reached the shore."
Zheng Liu's voice came from outside the door. Xiao Yan hummed softly, then looked down at Gu Mingxia, who was still fast asleep. With such a peaceful sleeping face, he really couldn't bear to wake her.
"Xiaxia, wake up, we've arrived."
"You've arrived already? So fast?"
Despite saying that, Gu Mingxia still happily got up and walked out of the room. Xiao Yan shook his head indulgently, tidied up the things Gu Mingxia had left on the bed, and then stepped out.
Wow, this place is so beautiful!
Standing on the small island, surrounded by lush greenery, Gu Mingxia immediately opened her arms and laughed joyfully.
"I never imagined that Xiangcheng had such a beautiful place. It seems we were really ignorant!"
Liu Yan walked to Gu Mingxia's side and immediately hugged her waist, her eyes full of surprise.
"By the way, why is this place called Summer Island?"
"This is a vacation island that I gave Xiaxia when I proposed to her! It's also a new business that Maoguang Group has been preparing to launch in the past six months. The opening of the tourist island is quite impressive, judging from the layout of Xia Island."
Xiao Yan put the luggage on the island and casually put his arm around Gu Mingxia's shoulder. Liu Yan, being very perceptive, released her arm from Gu Mingxia's slender waist. This man's jealousy was extraordinary!
"You can tell if someone's a tycoon is something once they make a move! Goddess, Mr. Xiao's proposal was truly extravagant!"
Song Jia clicked his tongue, thinking that even three lifetimes of mercenary work wouldn't be enough to buy such a small island! Not to mention the dazzling diamond ring on the goddess's hand. Although he didn't know much about diamonds, he knew from its brilliance that it was definitely worth a fortune!
"Keep trying, you loser. When you meet the woman you want to marry, don't be so extravagant as to give her a small island. At the very least, buy her a small villa, right?"
Liu Qi patted Song Jia on the shoulder and comforted him earnestly, and Song Jia sighed heavily.
"I love my goddess dearly, but alas, she has a man! How tragic, how tragic!"
Song Jia sighed and glanced at Gu Mingxia, then picked up his notebook, which he always carried when he went out, and walked forward while shaking his head.
Hearing his words, Gu Mingxia couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xiao Yan put his arm around her shoulder and tightened his grip slightly, then looked at her tenderly.
"Let's go back to the hotel and rest first."
"This island is so beautiful, I wish I could live here forever!"
“You are the master of Summer Island. Every blade of grass, every tree, every brick and tile here belongs to you. If you want to stay here forever, that’s perfectly fine!”
Actually, it's not far from the main urban area of Xiangcheng. If you live here, using a yacht for daily transportation is quite convenient. The island lacks the hustle and bustle of the city center; here, people enjoy a slower pace of life.
"I see. Then let's go back to the hotel and rest first!"
After saying this, Gu Mingxia strode confidently toward the only hotel on Xia Island. Liu Yan was still reveling in Xiao Yan's extravagant proposal and hadn't come to her senses. Zheng Liu walked up to her, his face slightly flushed, and hesitated for a long time before finally making up his mind to speak.
"Liu Yan, if you also like islands like this, I've been a mercenary for fifteen years now and have saved up some money. How about I buy one for you?"
"When Xiao Yan gave Xia Xia a small island, it was a marriage proposal. What kind of talk is it for you to give it to me?"
For some reason, Liu Yan's face suddenly turned red when she said those words. Seeing her blushing face, Zheng Liu seemed to be encouraged and bravely took Liu Yan's hands.
"If you don't mind, I can propose to you!"
"Are you crazy? We're not even a couple, why are you proposing to me?"
She shook off Zheng Liu's hands and ran towards the hotel as if fleeing. Zheng Liu watched her retreating figure, which seemed to be fleeing in panic. He suddenly shouted loudly.
"Liu Yan, you know I'm sincere towards you! If this doesn't work, I'll propose a second and a third time, until you say yes!"
This caused Liu Yan to go from walking to running, and he disappeared into the hotel in just a few steps. Miao Dan walked up to him and patted him hard on the shoulder.
"Boss, you scared the girl. Who proposes to someone right after starting a relationship? You can't rush things. If you propose right away, you'll never find a wife!"
After saying that, he went into the hotel, leaving Zheng Liu alone on the empty beach feeling the sea breeze. Were you scared? But he genuinely wanted to propose to Liu Yan! Although he wasn't a tycoon like Xiao Yan, his savings were more than enough to buy a small island and a small diamond ring! After all, fifteen years of risking his life wasn't for nothing; without money, he'd risk his life!
Upon entering the hotel's deluxe suite, Gu Mingxia immediately fell in love with the simple yet clean room. Three walls of the room were made of heat-absorbing glass, making the sunlight filtering through the glass feel cool and refreshing. The room was bright and airy, and Gu Mingxia stood behind the large glass wall, watching the seagulls flying back and forth over the Xianghai Lake, feeling exceptionally relaxed and at ease.
Do you like the design here?
Xiao Yan wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and asked gently. Gu Mingxia leaned against him and whispered an "Mmm".
"It feels so comfortable and cool. Little Swallow, this is the most precious gift I've ever received!"
"As long as you like it!"
I'll love anything you give me!
Gu Mingxia suddenly broke free from Xiao Yan's embrace. After thinking for a moment, she decided to send a message back to the mysterious person, just in case she really got the truth she wanted.
Xiao Yan simply sat on the sofa and quietly watched Gu Mingxia. He knew that as long as he stayed by her side, that was the greatest support he could give her.
"Oh dear! Little Swallow, come here and see if I'm seeing things correctly?"
Not long after Gu Mingxia sent the email, she stood up in surprise. Xiao Yan walked to her side and saw Gu Mingxia pointing at the page on the screen with a look of surprise and disbelief on her face.
"What's wrong? What happened?"
"Look... my assets are zero! All my wealth has vanished!"
She only replied to an email, how could it have wiped out all their assets? That was everything she and Adong owned, it was her promise to Adong, and now it's all gone, what is she going to do?
"From how much did it become zero?"
Looking at Xiao Yan's serious expression, Gu Mingxia pondered for a long time before lowering her eyes and cautiously opening her mouth.
"Ten billion... US dollars in cash deposits!"
"Ten billion... US dollars! Xiaxia, you're not kidding, are you?!"
Although he knew Gu Mingxia was rich, he never imagined she was this rich. Xiao Yan felt his breathing suddenly become difficult, and he had a very bad feeling.
"Little Swallow, I didn't mean to hide it from you, I just didn't find the right opportunity to tell you, I..."
"So, I'm just a gigolo being taken advantage of by a rich woman. This life... is suddenly so blissful I can hardly accept it!"
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