Yan Yiqing made up his mind and took a deep breath.

"Dad, Mom, listen to me, Yan Zhiyu--"

"Xiao Yu?" Yan Ke was stunned on the other end of the phone. "What does Xiao Yu have to do with it?"

Yan Yiqing was also stunned.

The next second, Yan Ke's scolding voice came from the phone.

"Just now, your father and I were standing not far from you, and we waved at you happily. How could you not recognize us and walk away quickly without even looking back? Your father and I were left like two idiots, and everyone was looking at us. It was so embarrassing!"

Just now?

Yan Yiqing frowned: "Dad, Mom, where are you now?"

"It's right behind you! You're still walking so fast, your dad and I can hardly keep up... Hey, wait——"

Yan Ke's voice suddenly rose a few notches.

"Yiqing, you were obviously calling us, but why didn't you have your phone in your hand?"

As she spoke, she seemed to finally react, and her voice suddenly became low due to embarrassment.

"Well, your father and I seem to have mistaken each other for someone else..."

"Oh, Yiqing, I'm sorry. Your dad and I were traveling and happened to come to your country. The figure of that person just now was too similar to you, so... ahem..."

"Well, Yiqing, do you have time today? Do you want to go out for dinner?"

Yan Yiqing pursed his lips.

It seems that Dad and Mom don't know that he has returned to China yet...

In other words, he had misunderstood just now. Yan Zhiyu kept her promise and did not tell anyone else about it.

"Dad, Mom, I don't have time. Have fun and be safe."

"Is it such a coincidence?" Yan Ke said with some regret, "By the way, Yiqing, there are some things we want to talk to you about."

After a pause, she let out a long sigh.

"Xiaoyu...is actually a really good kid. Although she did a lot of wrong things in the past, she is different now. Some time ago, she risked her life to save Weiwei. I believe you have seen the news."

"I know you think Xiaoyu is using a self-torture tactic, but we are with her day and night, and we can tell whether it is true or false..."

"Yiqing, I know that you are so cautious for Weiwei and the Yan family, but we hope that you can give Xiaoyu a chance. After returning home, get to know her better, okay?"

"...Mom, let's talk later."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Yiqing closed his eyes and rubbed his tight temples.

Thinking of the misunderstanding with Yan Zhiyu just now, he felt a little awkward, and at the same time he felt guilty and apologetic. Fortunately, he did not question her directly, otherwise, the situation would be worse than it is now...

Wait, he can't think like that!

Although Yan Zhiyu did abide by the agreement, that was what she should have done. Moreover, he misunderstood the matter, but it was true that she used him to hype it up. Why should he feel guilty?

Yan Yiqing reaffirmed his idea.

The phone suddenly vibrated.

He opened the newly received message and was silent for a long time after reading it.

Now, even the hype isn't real.

According to his subordinates' investigation, the secret photo shooting and hot search were done by a female star named Gao Sirong, and had nothing to do with Yan Zhiyu from beginning to end. However, because of this incident, he was particularly rude to Yan Zhiyu today.

The guilt and apology I felt just now surfaced again.

...Wait, why is he thinking this again?

Even if he was rude to Yan Zhiyu, so what? Just based on what Yan Zhiyu had done before, he was very tolerant by letting her stay in the Yan family temporarily!

Yan Yiqing wanted to concentrate and continue processing those documents.

However, the irritability came over me again, and my temples began to throb violently. This time, even the essential oils were of no use.

He stood up and left the study, wanting to get some fresh air and clear his mind.

As soon as I went downstairs and came to the living room, I saw Yan Zhiyu's back.

Yan Yiqing paused awkwardly, stopping in mid-air. Then he silently turned in a different direction, put it down, and prepared to go back.

[Although I should be content now that I don’t have to stay in the room all day and can walk around outside, I still feel so bored! I really want to go out and play, wuwuwu...]

Yan Zhiyu rested her chin on the sofa back and frowned.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard behind me.

Yan Zhiyu raised her head and met Yan Yiqing's condescending gaze.

The two looked at each other.

[When I gave my brother some essential oil just now, he seemed to hate me even more than yesterday. Seeing my face, my brother must be in a bad mood, right? Otherwise, I'd better leave......]

[Even though my eldest brother doesn't like me, I still have to be considerate and sensible! ]

"Well, brother, I'm going back first!"

Yan Zhiyu covered her face and was about to run back to her room when Yan Yiqing's voice rang out -

"You want to go out?"

After reacting, Yan Zhiyu immediately shook her head like a wave drum and denied: "No, no! I don't want to go out! Absolutely not!"

[Big brother has been tolerant enough towards me, I can’t push it any further! Even if I have this thought, I have to say no! ]

Yan Yiqing was silent for a while: "I think you do."

Yan Zhiyu: "I didn't——"

"Well, I was going to allow you to go out. Since you don't have this idea, then--"

After a moment of hesitation, Yan Zhiyu stood up suddenly.

"I have it! I have it now!"

Just now it was like a rattle, now it's like a chicken pecking at rice.

...Will your brain really not become smooth?

Yan Yiqing covered his lips with the back of his hand and pressed the corners of his lips.

"Although you are allowed to leave the Yan family, don't try to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble. I will still let the bodyguards follow you for 24 hours. If you have any abnormal behavior, I--"

"I will take the initiative to report to the prison in advance! But I promise I won't!"

As she spoke, Yan Zhiyu raised her chin and patted her chest.

"...That's it, then."

After the words fell, the expression of the person in front of him did not seem to change.

However, that voice of joy and excitement went straight into his mind——

[Aaaaaaaaa! Great, great, great! I can go out and play! I want to go jogging by the river, go shopping, and drink milk tea...]

[Big Brother is such a nice person! I like him the most! 】

Yan Yiqing turned back upstairs expressionlessly.

When thinking about it, he tried hard to recall what Yan Zhiyu had done.

[Eh, weird, am I seeing things? Why do my brother's ears seem to be red?]

Yan Yiqing was stunned for a moment when he stepped on the stairs.

"......"

He quickened his pace and soon disappeared from Yan Zhiyu's sight.

......

Before going out, Yan Zhiyu dressed up in a loose casual outfit that did not reveal her figure, and put on a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a mask, fully armed.

There's nothing you can do about it. She's quite famous now. Even the grandpas and grandmas who dance in the square can recognize her.

It's not that she doesn't want to be seen by fans, but she is afraid of affecting others, and it's also for the safety of fans and passers-by. Although most fans are well-mannered, there are also a small number who don't care.

Now, she dresses like this except when she goes to places with few people.

Coming outside, breathing the free air, Yan Zhiyu felt great.

She first went to the riverside for a run, feeling the breeze, and then queued up to buy the milk tea she had always wanted to drink. After shopping for a while, she walked aimlessly, thinking about what she should do in the future.

When she came to her senses, she found that she had walked into a deserted alley. In front of her was a dead end, and the dense tree canopy blocked the sunlight, making the inside look eerie.

A place like this is a good place for kidnappings to happen.

Yan Zhiyu was about to leave when a loud shout suddenly came from behind her.

"Yan Zhiyu!"