Chapter 23: Guoyun's birthday party, his lover played the sheng, and everyone went crazy and plotted
After staying in Yangzhou for two days, I returned to Nanjing on the 14th day of the first lunar month.
Sun Mu deeply regretted not going along this time. He was not there to take care of Yue'er when she got into trouble. He hurried over to examine her, ask her questions, and prescribe a prescription for treatment. He also gave her detailed instructions on matters that needed attention before leaving with peace of mind.
After seeing Sun Mu off, Luo Guyun saw Xiao Xiangyue leaning on the sofa, looking somewhat depressed. He thought he was still sad about the events in Yangzhou. He sat over and took her in his arms, ready to comfort her. Xiao Xiangyue leaned her head on his shoulder and said sullenly, "Tomorrow is Brother Yun's 23rd birthday." Luo Guyun knew that he always liked to be lively, so he said to him, "Yes, I've been so busy these days that I almost forgot... How about we set up a few tables for a feast tomorrow and have a good time at the Nanjing Mansion?"
Xiao Xiangyue whispered, "Originally... Yue'er wrote a song and wanted to give it to Brother Yun as a birthday present. But once we left Shanghai, various problems kept popping up. I've only written half of the song, and it seems I won't be able to finish it..." Luo Guoyun finally realized that he was upset about this, and was touched. He coaxed him, "It doesn't matter if the song is not finished. Yue'er is the best gift for you, brother." Xiao Xiangyue pouted and said, "Brother Yun will comfort Yue'er. He said this on my twentieth birthday..."
Luo Guoyun chuckled, "Really...did I tell you that?" He recalled the misunderstanding over the handkerchief that year, which had upset Yue'er. But it was also because of that misunderstanding that the two of them had finally come to terms with each other and understood each other's feelings. The past had flown by like smoke, and three years had already passed.
After a moment of silence, Luo Guyun said, "Yue'er, do you know what my favorite birthday gift is? ... It was the birthday song I sang for you and the longevity noodles I cooked for you when you were seventeen, on the run..." Without waiting for his reply, she coquettishly said, "I can't wait until tomorrow... Yue'er will sing it for you now, okay?"
Xiao Xiangyue put her arms around his neck, put her lips close to his ear, humming softly, and her warm breath sprayed on his cheeks, making him feel tingling. Luo Guyun's lower abdomen tightened. Ever since they made love on the train on the day of departure, things had been happening one after another these days, and they hadn't had a chance to be intimate. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel very emotional. He laid her on the sofa with her back and pressed on her. Xiao Xiangyue's eyes were slightly closed, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly. Luo Guyun pecked his eyes, nose, and cheeks with his lips, and held his earlobe with his mouth, extending his tongue to lick and bite. Xiao Xiangyue's cheeks flushed from his teasing, and she half-opened her eyes, her gaze blurred and misty. Luo Guyun could no longer bear it, and in a few seconds he stripped them naked, rolled them from the sofa to the floor, and then carried them from the floor to the big bed. From the big bed to the bathroom, they made love for countless rounds until it was past noon. Xiao Xiangyue was exhausted, and she gasped and whispered in his ear, "Happy birthday, Brother Yun." Then she could no longer open her eyes, and nestled in his arms, she died.
Luo Guyun felt relaxed, thinking this was the best gift ever. He hoped every birthday would be like this... Big Brother Sun was truly foresighted. A satisfying sex session was undoubtedly the best healing experience. Contentedly, he gazed at Xiao Xiangyue's peaceful sleeping face, then slowly and carefully cleaned him, applying Yuqing Liquid and Hehuan Dew. After everything was done, they embraced each other and fell into a deep sleep.
The next day was the Lantern Festival. Luo Guoyun had a very regular routine. No matter how late he slept, he would always rise at six o'clock, practice a set of boxing and kicking techniques, and then return to his room for breakfast with Xiao Xiangyue. He felt sorry for Xiao Xiangyue's fatigue today and wanted her to sleep in a little longer. After his workout, he met with Yi Shui, Sun Mu, and several adjutants for breakfast and to discuss some matters.
The housekeeper came to report that the Presidential Secretariat had called and said that the lady was going to hold a small private party tonight and had specially invited Commander-in-Chief Luo and Mr. Xiao Xiangyue to attend.
Yi Shui said, "Today is my third brother's birthday. I've prepared a banquet at the mansion and invited some of my trusted colleagues to come along. I'm afraid I won't be able to attend Madam's party." Sun Mu also said, "Mr. Jefferson treated Yue'er last time. I had originally planned to invite him for dinner and a reunion someday, but he hasn't been available. So, I'll invite him today as a token of my gratitude." Luo Guyun said, "That's great! Let's have a great time at the mansion today. Yue'er will definitely be happy."
Xiao Xiangyue slept until almost noon and hadn't woken up yet. Luo Guyun was afraid that he hadn't eaten breakfast and missed lunch, and was too hungry to wake him up, so he nudged him to wake him up. The two were just snuggling in the room when the housekeeper came to report that Madam Jiang had called in person and asked Mr. Xiao to answer the call. Luo Guyun muttered, "Madam asked her secretary to call us this morning and invite us to a private party. I was wondering why she would invite me, who has nothing to do with them, to such gatherings in the past? She must have wanted to invite Yue'er, but she felt it was impolite to invite only Yue'er, so she included me as well... Now she called in person again, and I don't know why she had to ask Yue'er to go?" Xiao Xiangyue kissed his cheek and squinted her eyes and said, "Today is Brother Yun's birthday, and Yue'er will accompany you anyway. If Brother Yun doesn't want to go, just turn it down. Yue'er will go wash up first."
The call came to the bedroom. Luo Guyun picked up the receiver and exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business. It turned out that the wife of the Swedish ambassador to China, Ms. Daisy, had a good personal relationship with Mrs. Chiang. She was also present at the cocktail party on the tenth day. She had wanted to have a private chat with Xiao Xiangyue, but later on, something happened with He Qisheng, and Luo Guyun and his party left early without even saying goodbye. Today, he had specifically asked Mrs. Chiang to arrange for him to see Xiao Xiangyue again. Luo Guyun wondered, "Yue'er doesn't know this Mrs. Daisy, why is it necessary for her to meet?" The lady said, "I don't know the specifics. Mrs. Daisy is the daughter of the famous musician Mr. Charade. It is said that she was entrusted by her father..."
Luo Guoyun suddenly remembered that day at the Shanghai Mansion, Ike had mentioned that Mr. Charlade, the president of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, had listened to Xiao Xiangyue's music and admired it so much that he wanted to invite him to study in Sweden and take him as his disciple... This was simply impossible! How could Yue'er and him be separated? So he didn't continue the topic at that time.
Luo Guoyun's heart was filled with alarm. Could this Madam Daisy... be here to lobby for his father? After a moment's hesitation, he replied, "Xiangyue has recently suffered a series of misfortunes. She has been unwell and emotionally unstable, and needs quiet rest. I'm afraid Madam Daisy must tell Madam Daisy that a meeting is currently unavailable." Madam Daisy continued, "Although Sweden is much smaller than our great China, it is a wealthy and powerful nation. For many years, it has provided us with a lot of economic assistance. Madam Daisy has been instrumental in mediating this matter, and her contribution is not small. If Mr. Xiao is not completely exhausted, I would appreciate a meeting."
Luo Guoyun was deeply displeased by these words, which seemed to imply that Yue'er was being asked to sacrifice and endure for the greater good. There were countless people in the world, but it was not Yue'er's turn to sacrifice... Was Yue'er to be sold off just to secure financial aid from Sweden? He said coldly, "Yue'er is unwell and should not be leaving the house. If Lady Daisy really wants to see me, please invite her to my house."
Every year during the Lantern Festival, lantern festivals are held along the banks of the Qinhuai River in Jinling. Merchants also sell a variety of lanterns. Luo Guyun instructed his housekeeper to arrange for servants to buy some. Xiao Xiangyue, excited and eager, rushed in and out with Xiao Qin, hanging lanterns here and there. They even strung a few lanterns on the crabapple tree in the courtyard, illuminating the mansion inside and out.
Jefferson appeared at the door, accompanied by a tall, thin Western man with brown hair and blue eyes. Sun Mu greeted him and said with a smile, "The doctor said he'd come over earlier for tea and a chat. Why are you so late?" Jefferson said, "I've brought an unexpected guest with me today. Let me introduce you to my good friend, Dr. Kobe."
The man accompanying Jefferson was none other than Dr. Kobe, He Qisheng's Polish doctor. Sun Mu had spoken to him over the phone the day before about Xiao Xiangyue's experiences in Yangzhou. Dr. Kobe and Dr. Jefferson were old friends, and since he happened to be in Nanjing, he brought him along.
Guests gradually arrived. Yi Shui had diligently cultivated his connections in Nanjing over the past few years, and those who were able to enter the Luo Mansion were all close friends and confidants. Yi Han had also rushed back from Suzhou, and together with the generals and adjutants from Luo Guoyun's army, there were more than ten tables full. The vast Luo Mansion was ablaze with lights and filled with guests. Since its completion last year, this was the first time the mansion had been so bustling and lively.
Nanjing cuisine is primarily based on fresh river food: steamed hilsa, braised saury, and grandma's duck... all delicately flavored and suited Xiao Xiangyue's taste. Luo Guyun carefully deboned the fish and skinned the duck before placing them in his bowl. Sun Mu, who was sitting nearby, said, "We have many guests today, so you can handle some of them. I'll take care of Yue'er." Luo Guyun said, "That's fine. I have my older brothers here..." Dr. Jefferson teased, "General Luo's fish deboning skills are excellent." Luo Guyun smiled and said, "My Yue'er loves fish, so practice makes perfect."
Dr. Kobe, a serious man by nature, listened to the conversation without saying a word, sipping his glass of red wine. Jefferson asked him, "Doctor, didn't you come with me because you had something to tell Mr. Xiao? Why are you silent again?" Kobe said, "The atmosphere is so good today, and what I want to say might be a bit of a distraction, so I'm afraid it'll disturb everyone's interest." Luo Guyun was alert: "Mr. Kobe, are you going to talk about that kid named He?" Kobe said, "...Exactly. I was trying to remind Mr. Xiao..." Before he could finish his words, the butler arrived to announce that two foreigners, a man and a woman, were visiting at the door. The man's name was Ike, and he claimed to be a friend of Young Master Xiangyue.
Xiao Xiangyue stood up and asked in surprise, "Ike? Isn't he in Shanghai? Why is he in Nanjing?"
Luo Guoyun accompanied him out. Ike entered with a middle-aged woman with brown hair and icy blue eyes. Upon seeing Xiao Xiangyue, he dramatically exclaimed, "Yue!" He gave her a big hug and kissed each cheek before introducing her, "This is my teacher, Mr. Charade's daughter, Ms. Daisy." Luo Guoyun had already guessed that Ike was the Ms. Daisy that Madame Jiang had mentioned on the phone. He had only said that if he wanted to see Yue'er, he could come to the mansion to decline her invitation. He had expected this Westerner, deeply concerned with privacy, to not rush to someone's house. Yet, he actually came, bringing Ike along with him. The reason for this was truly baffling.
Luo Guyun's heart was pounding, but he kept it a secret, warmly inviting the two to take a seat. Xiao Xiangyue's eyes curved with a smile at the sight of so many friends. She remained quiet, but she was genuinely happy to hear everyone chatting and laughing.
Sun Mu, who had been sitting next to Xiao Xiangyue, now moved to sit between Jefferson and Kobe, the three of them whispering something. Luo Guyun, still thinking about Dr. Kobe's words, was about to ask, "Mr. Kobe..." Sun Mu gave him a look, and Luo Guyun immediately understood. He smoothed things over, raised his glass, and said with a hearty smile, "Mr. Kobe and Mrs. Daisy are both new friends. It's a pleasure to meet you for the first time... Why don't we all raise our glasses to welcome these two guests from afar?" Everyone stood up, clinking glasses, and the atmosphere became harmonious and warm.
Guests at the neighboring table also began to take turns toasting. Luo Guyun was a very good drinker, and he drank quite heartily. He'd been thinking all day: Dr. Kobe and Mrs. Daisy were clearly here for Yue'er, but he couldn't figure out why... He was a little absent-minded, not even glancing at the wine offered to him, only perfunctorily chugging cup after cup.
Most of the guests knew Xiao Xiangyue, the popular star, and as if they had heard that he was Commander-in-Chief Luo's sworn brother, they dared not neglect him. After toasting Luo Guyun, they also wanted to toast Xiao Xiangyue. Luo Guyun was reluctant to let him drink, saying that Xiangyue was not feeling well and that as her brother, she would drink for him, and he blocked everyone's offer.
Xiao Xiangyue was extremely sensitive to Luo Guyun's moods. She felt as though he was preoccupied today, and she was a bit worried, so she refused to let him drink on her behalf. Blushing, she bowed and said, "Xiangyue cannot drink. Please forgive me. Today is Brother Yun's birthday, and Xiangyue has composed a piece of music for him. I'll play it on the violin to liven up the atmosphere."
The butler brought the zither over, Xiao Xiangyue took it, bowed deeply to everyone, and without standing still, she moved among the guests while playing the zither, moving around casually, stopping in front of each table of guests and greeting them with a smile.
Xiao Xiangyue hadn't finished the piece she'd composed specifically for Luo Guyun's twenty-third birthday. The piece she played today was the one she hadn't played at his twentieth birthday party, due to a misunderstanding with Jinpa. She'd made some changes to better suit the violin's tone. She'd originally intended to play it for Luo Guyun alone after the guests had dispersed, but to help him out, she'd decided to perform it in front of the guests.
The graceful sound of the zither echoed through the banquet hall, like the cascading flow of a natural spring, drifting past everyone's ears and stirring their hearts. Everyone was captivated not only by the melodious and beautiful music, but also by Xiao Xiangyue's elegant and noble figure, stunned by his unparalleled grace. For a moment, the hall was completely silent, with only the melodious and graceful music lingering.
Luo Guyun hadn't expected Yue'er to prepare such a surprise for him. His gaze followed the handsome figure before him with deep affection, his heart filled with happiness and emotion. Xiao Xiangyue played music as she moved around the table, her bright eyes occasionally meeting his with a smile, her deep affection expressed in words.
As the final note ended, Xiao Xiangyue returned to his side, put down her violin, and bowed gracefully to the audience. The guests erupted in enthusiastic applause, with cheers and applause ringing out. Luo Guyun observed the expressions of the crowd with a cold eye. Most of the guests were enchanted by the wonderful performance. Ike admired the performance, but his expression was complicated. Kobe frowned, full of worry. Mrs. Daisy was so excited that her eyes moistened and she secretly wiped away tears. Luo Guyun's doubts grew even more, and he couldn't guess what was going on.
Mrs. Daisy gave Xiao Xiangyue a colorful, round and lovely Dala horse, one of Sweden's most famous handicrafts. He loved it very much and couldn't let it go, examining it carefully and playing with it.
After the feast was over, the guests began to take their leave. Jefferson and Kobe were also about to leave, and Xiao Xiangyue was about to stand up to see them off. Sun Mu stopped her, saying, "Mr. Ike and Mrs. Daisy have come from afar, so Yue'er will stay with them. The two gentlemen will be happy to have Guoyun and Big Brother to see them off."
After leaving the hall, Kobe said to Luo Guyun while no one was around: "The purpose of my visit today is to remind Mr. Xiao that He Qisheng is an extremely dangerous person to him. Please pay attention to him and stay away from him." Luo Guyun was surprised: "What do you mean?" Kobe said: "I have already explained the details to Mr. Sun... As a doctor, I cannot disclose the patient's privacy at will. But since this concerns someone's life, out of moral conscience, I have a responsibility to remind you. Besides... no one wants to see a good person like Mr. Xiao get hurt..."
"But..." Luo Guyun pondered. He briefly recounted the incident of Xiao Xiangyue playing the "Anhe Qu" in prison. He added, "I sense... He Qisheng's hostility toward Yue'er has lessened, and he won't resort to any revenge." Kobe said, "General Luo, you're overthinking it. Extreme hatred transformed into extreme love can be equally destructive. He Qisheng receives weekly psychotherapy at my clinic. Patient information cannot be shared with others. If necessary, Mr. Sun, a fellow physician, may borrow it to learn more about his mental state. In short, what I'm saying today is absolutely not alarmist. He Qisheng may not be harmful to others, but to Mr. Xiao, he could be fatal."
Arrange for the guards to drive Jefferson and Kobe away. Luo Guyun was still thinking about Kobe's words, feeling uneasy. Sun Mu's face was solemn. "The situation described by Doctor Kobe is indeed very serious. This matter must be kept secret from Yue'er. I will explain it to you in detail later when he is asleep."
Returning to the hall, Luo Guoyun saw Xiao Xiangyue still playing with the wooden horse, smiling sweetly, her eyes, distinctly black and white, limpid and innocent. He then looked at Madam Daisy, who was staring at him intently, seemingly unwilling to look away. Thinking of Yue'er's innocence and kindness, he couldn't understand why anyone would want to take advantage of him. Feeling annoyed, he said coldly, "Ms. Daisy, you're probably not here for no reason. Since there are no outsiders here, feel free to say whatever you want."
Ike apologized, "I apologize for my intrusive visit today, General Luo. I beg your forgiveness. My teacher, Mr. Charade, is eagerly awaiting your arrival. As he's advanced in years, I feel compelled to convey this wish. I'll explain the details... Of course, the decision is up to General Luo and Mr. Xiao, and we won't force them."
Mr. Charade had a son and a daughter: his daughter was Daisy, and his son was Francis. Francis had shown extraordinary musical talent from a young age, earning him the nickname "prodigy." Mr. Charade cherished him like a child, devoting his entire life to nurturing him. Unfortunately, his talent was forsaken, and he died at the age of seventeen. The loss of his beloved son nearly shattered Charade's spirit, and he struggled for years to recover from the loss.
While in Jincheng, Ike sent his teacher some music composed by Xiao Xiangyue. Charade felt the rhythm and artistic conception of these pieces were strikingly similar to his son's style. Through these pieces, he seemed to glimpse the spirit of his deceased son. Francis had died seventeen years earlier, and Xiao Xiangyue would have been seventeen this year. Charade felt as if his son wasn't dead, but merely a spirit that had wandered and landed in this young man from the far East. He wrote to Ike, asking him to ensure that Xiao Xiangyue could study in Sweden and be accepted as his last disciple.
When Ike received the letter, he knew the situation was difficult. Given Xiao Xiangyue's relationship with Luo Guyun, getting him to go to Sweden was practically impossible, so he only mentioned it briefly that day at the Shanghai residence. Feeling hopeless, he wrote to his teacher, declining the idea.
Undeterred, Charles wrote to his daughter, Daisy, the ambassador's wife in China, urging her to track down Xiao Xiangyue and persuade him to study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Stockholm. Mrs. Daisy, who had a deep affection for Francis, often missed her late brother. Upon receiving her father's letter, she found it inconceivable, believing it was simply a figment of her father's longing for him. That day at the reception, she witnessed Xiao Xiangyue's charisma and listened to him play the piano, his demeanor and demeanor completely absorbed in the music. She found a striking resemblance to Francis, as if she saw a reflection of her late brother in him. She was both surprised and delighted.
Ms. Daisy had originally wanted to invite Xiao Xiangyue through Madame Chiang Kai-shek, and had even called Ike specifically to invite her to Nanjing. Unexpectedly, Luo Guoyun flatly refused. With no other options, she and Ike took the liberty of paying her a visit.
After hearing the whole story, Luo Guyun's expression eased a little... A father missing his son, a sister missing her brother, it was understandable. But letting Yue'er go to Sweden was absolutely impossible. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Xiangyue spoke first: "Mr. Ike, Mrs. Daisy, I understand Mr. Charade's feelings of missing his beloved son, and I appreciate his approval. But I don't want to go to Sweden. In the future, I can send Mr. Charade more sheet music, or record some records for him to comfort his love for his son."
Ike said, "The Royal Academy of Music in Sweden is the top music school, and Professor Charade is a leading figure in the music world today. In fact, even without this connection, with Yue'er's talent, if she could continue her studies, she would definitely achieve even greater success in the future. Yue'er should consider it carefully. There's still a long way to go, so there's no need to rush. When the time is right, it's never too late to go."
Luo Guyun laughed and said, "When brother retires, I'll travel around the world with Yue'er. We can go wherever we want." Xiao Xiangyue said seriously, "Well...anyway, wherever brother Yun goes, Yue'er will go too."
After seeing Ike and Mrs. Daisy off, it was past midnight. Xiao Xiangyue had slept late the previous night and was feeling quite sleepy. Luo Guyun accompanied him back to the bedroom, where they washed up and went to bed. Seeing that he had not changed into pajamas, Xiao Xiangyue asked, "Brother Yun, are you not asleep yet?" Luo Guyun said, "Second brother rushed back from Suzhou today. He encountered some troubles in business and needs to discuss and deal with them." Xiao Xiangyue said, "No wonder Yue'er always feels that Brother Yun is worried. Is it serious?" Luo Guyun leaned against the head of the bed and stroked his face gently, "It's not a big deal. Yue'er, go to sleep peacefully. Brother will be back soon." After a pause, he said, "Yue'er is entertaining guests with a zither today... It really makes brother proud. Why didn't you inform me in advance? It makes brother surprised and happy..." Xiao Xiangyue whispered, "Yue'er also made a last-minute decision... Yue'er wants to... stand shoulder to shoulder with Brother Yun. She doesn't want to always stand behind you, let you protect me, let you shelter me from the wind and rain..." Luo Guyun was moved. He leaned over and kissed his cheek, and said angrily, "Who said Yue'er always needs my protection? Yue'er forgot? You have been protecting brother since you were a child..."
The two of them whispered to each other, Xiao Xiangyue's voice gradually becoming lower and her breathing becoming heavier, indicating that she had fallen asleep. Luo Guyun gently got out of bed, pinched the corner of his quilt, closed the door with his backhand, and called two guards to stand guard outside before heading into the living room.
Everyone was still chatting in the living room. Yi Shui saw Luo Guyun and said, "I was so busy entertaining guests today that I didn't have time to chat with Dr. Kobe. I heard from Adjutant Sun that that kid surnamed He seemed to be trying to harm Yue'er."
Sun Mu said to Luo Guoyun, "Is Yue'er asleep? I'll tell everyone what Doctor Kobe said. This matter is a bit tricky, and I'm afraid we need to discuss it together and come up with a solution."
When He Qisheng was ten years old, he witnessed his father attempting to rape Xiao Yuegui. His father's tragic death followed, and his mother's insanity. From then on, Xiao Yuegui's face became his unforgettable nightmare. He once had a life-size target made in Xiao Yuegui's image, which he then shot to pieces. He also had servants dress up as Xiao Yuegui and whip her until she was bloody. As an adult, he frequently masturbated to Xiao Yuegui's photo album. Later, he discovered that only looking at Xiao Yuegui's face could release his feelings, leading to a profound psychological disorder. He was so mad that he tattooed the character "moon" on hidden parts of his body. Xiao Xiangyue bore a striking resemblance to his mother. He Qisheng, after seeing photos of him in newspapers and magazines, became drawn to him and began gathering information about him. A living person naturally held greater allure than a photo album. From then on, He Qisheng's interest shifted to Xiao Xiangyue. For a time, he even traveled from Nanjing to Shanghai to secretly follow him. Unfortunately, Luo Guyun's protection was as strong as an iron barrel. He Qisheng watched from the shadows for a while, but could not find an opportunity to strike, so he had to return home in frustration. At this reception, He Qisheng had intended to use his position as Chief Secretary of the Executive Yuan to drug Xiao Xiangyue's food and drink and abduct him. Unfortunately, Xiao Xiangyue didn't even drink a sip of water at the reception. In the second-floor lounge, it took only two minutes before Luo Guyun rushed over, and his attempt was unsuccessful.
Dr. Kobe has been treating He Qisheng for several years and understands the root of his illness. He also knows about his obsession with Xiao Yuegui's appearance. However, in the past six months, he has discovered that He Qisheng seems to have shifted his focus. In his subconscious, he has a specific person that he admires and hates extremely. He Qisheng has no relatives and is usually closer to Dr. Kobe. This time, it was Dr. Kobe who picked him up from the police station. Kobe questioned him why he shot someone, and He Qisheng confessed everything he had done to Xiao Xiangyue in the past six months. Kobe then learned who that specific person was. Dr. Jefferson happened to call him to inquire about the situation, so he decided to go to her house in person to remind Xiao Xiangyue to be careful.
Luo Guyun gasped, his fear indescribable, thinking of a pair of evil eyes constantly watching Yue'er from some unknown, dark corner. Fortunately, he had always been careful to protect Yue'er, always using at least two carriages and several guards to accompany him, never letting him go out alone. Otherwise, the consequences would have been truly disastrous.
Yi Han angrily said, "This lunatic! This pervert! Just shoot him. Why are you arguing with him?"
Yi Shui pondered and said, "Killing him is easy, but protecting Yue'er requires careful consideration. That guy is very cunning. He knew that it would be easy for us to deal with him, so he deliberately set up a trap to make people afraid to act rashly. Now everyone knows that Yue'er and him had a dirty deal. If he suddenly got into an accident, it would be difficult for others not to link it to Yue'er, which would tarnish Yue'er's reputation."
Sun Mu said, "Dr. Kobe also said that He Qisheng usually looks like a normal person. But once Yue'er is involved, he becomes irrational and capable of all sorts of crazy things. He even has delusions and hallucinations, showing typical symptoms of schizophrenia."
Adjutant Lin said, "Or hire a stranger who has absolutely no connection with the person to kill him in public. I don't believe anyone would guess that it was Young Master Xiangyue who was responsible."
"Young Master Xiangyue is kind-hearted. If he knew that I hired someone to kill someone, I'm afraid he would be unable to sleep or eat." Qin Xiao knew Xiao Xiangyue best and thought that this was inappropriate.
Secretary Wu said, "Find a reason to throw that fellow in jail and keep him there forever. Let's see how he can harm Young Master Xiangyue again."
Sun Muxi said happily: "Secretary Wu, this method is feasible! When it comes to disciplining someone, you civilians are still the best..."
Luo Guyun was still terrified, thinking about the consequences of a single mistake... truly terrifying... He decided, "Let's do it. We'll return to Shanghai in two days, and Big Brother will stay in Nanjing. Find a way to put him in jail... This must be done without leaving any trace."
Yi Shui said: "Don't worry, Third Brother, I have a hundred ways to make him stay in jail for life."
Soon to leave Nanjing, Luo Guoyun, while busy handling official business, took time out to take Xiao Xiangyue to say goodbye to the chairman and his wife. The chairman's official residence was located on Xiaohongshan in the east of the city, a magnificent palace-style building.
The chairman spoke heart to heart with Luo Guyun, and earnestly urged him to stabilize the rear area and do a good job in defense of the southwest and northwest. The lady liked Xiao Xiangyue very much, and pulled him aside to ask about his life. It was said that he had been in poor health since childhood and could not drink cow's milk. The lady herself drank camel milk for a long time, which was freshly airlifted from Xinjiang every day. Camel milk does not cause allergies, is rich in nutrients, and is very beneficial to the body. Someone was immediately arranged to deliver camel milk to Xiao Xiangyue every day. Luo Guyun said happily: "Madam, this gift is really precious. Guyun and Yue'er thank you and are grateful." The chairman laughed and said: "Madam and Mr. Xiao hit it off at first sight. It is really rare. Guyun must bring him to Nanjing more often in the future. If you meet often, Madam will be happier."
After dinner at the official residence, they returned to the mansion late at night. They washed and went to bed. Luo Guyun hugged Xiao Xiangyue and said happily, "I can see that Madam truly loves Yue'er. This fresh camel milk is extremely rare and suits Yue'er's constitution. If it really helps, I'll have to thank Madam later." Xiao Xiangyue said, "Yue'er, it seems that the Chairman is very close to Brother Yun!" Luo Guyun smiled and said, "That's not necessarily true... Yue'er is just sincere! The Chairman is used to seeking fame and reputation, and pretending to be kind and righteous. Now that Brother is useful to him, of course he will do his best to win him over. If their positions change one day, who knows, we may end up at war, or even become enemies..." After thinking about it, he said, "The Chairman's taste is really vulgar. He even carved phoenixes all over the eaves. It's too eye-catching." Xiao Xiangyue tilted her head, looking at him with sparkling eyes, and smiled slyly, "Why is it that others do the same thing so vulgar, but Brother Yun does it as a matter of course?"
The Chairman's official residence was completed three years ago. To express his love for his wife, the Chairman specially engraved phoenix patterns on all the glazed tiles, more than a thousand of them. Yi Han bought Luo Guyun's mansion in Shanghai from a wealthy Jewish man. However, the mansion in Nanjing was newly built for him by the central government. At the beginning of construction, Luo Guyun imitated the pattern on the knife he gave to Xiao Xiangyue in Lizhuang that year, and asked the master to carve and paint exquisite auspicious clouds on the pillars, corridors, and eaves, with a crescent moon lying on the auspicious clouds. Because the two had not yet officially married when the construction of the mansion started, Luo Guyun was afraid that Yue'er would think he was reckless, so he did not mention it deliberately. Xiao Xiangyue was very observant and had noticed these patterns of clouds and moons a long time ago.
Luo Guyun grabbed his shoulder, feigning annoyance as he said, "Yue'er is getting worse and worse, even teasing me..." Xiao Xiangyue didn't flinch, but rolled over and pressed against him, uttering in a hoarse voice, "Yue'er wants to be with Brother Yun, Yunyue, forever..." Before she finished speaking, soft, warm lips were upon hers. Luo Guyun's blood surged, and he gripped her tightly, writhing on the bed, lips and tongues entwined, limbs entwined. Several rounds of intense entanglement ended in a night of bliss.
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