Chapter 82 Apology
When Yu Che woke up again, the sky was getting darker. The setting sun shone into the bedroom through the European-style floor-to-ceiling windows, dividing the wooden floor into grids of golden afterglow.
He yawned and stared blankly at the ceiling. The extinguished crystal chandelier was still very exquisite, complementing the walls with relief carvings on the edges.
The dizziness seemed to have eased a lot than before. I didn’t know how long I had been unconscious, but my stomach growled at the perfect moment.
Yu Che threw back the quilt and got out of bed. Apart from feeling sore and weak, he didn't have any other missing limbs.
He looked down and noticed that he was wearing dark blue silk pajamas.
Huh? Yu Che's eyes suddenly widened as he seemed to realize something, and he searched all his pockets.
Where's the Qiankun Pearl? !
No way, could it have fallen during the battle, or landed in the bushes?
If one of those five people picked it up, it might cause even more serious consequences than in the previous life...
Yu Che's face turned pale and blue. He lost not only his wife but also his army. He cried out silently, unable to help but feel grief.
At this moment, he heard regular knocks on the door.
"Mr. Yu, are you awake? Dinner is ready, would you like to eat?" A woman's voice sounded.
Yu Che moved his unsteady steps, held onto the furniture, walked to the door, and opened the bedroom door.
A slightly plump maid wiped her wet hands with her apron. She was surprised to see someone opening the door, then smiled kindly and said,
"Mr. Yu, you look like you've recovered well. Would you like to come downstairs and have dinner with the boss?"
Yu Che said hello, and the woman tactfully supported him as they slowly walked down the curved stairs. The view of the living room gradually became clear.
The decoration style is mainly European retro, luxurious and elegant, but also has an impersonal model house feel.
Of course, for someone as poor as Yu Che, he would be willing to have a house like this even if it meant he could eat delicious food every day.
Passing through the spacious living room, you come to the long dining table.
Chu Yanxing seemed to have just returned from outside. He was sitting in the main seat in a suit and tie, using a tablet computer. When he saw Yu Che coming, he paused the screen and stretched out his right hand to give instructions.
"Sit down."
Yu Che murmured his thanks. He took the first seat on the right row and looked at the expensive dishes before him, his jaw about to drop.
Juicy steak, plump lobster, rich foie gras, and delicious fish maw soup...this meal will cost several thousand yuan.
Yu Che picked up the knife and fork awkwardly, and the shiny silver cutlery caught his slightly awkward eyes.
Chu Yanxing started eating first, cutting off a piece of steak, and pink juice oozed out slightly.
After taking a bite, he noticed Yu Che was still hesitating. He wiped his mouth with his napkin and stared into his eyes.
"Mr. Yu, do you have any concerns?"
Hearing this, and meeting Chu Yanxing's deep gaze, Yu Che felt inexplicably uneasy for some reason.
He straightened his body subconsciously, then deliberately relaxed, put on a polite smile, and said in a nonchalant manner:
"Thank you, Mr. Chu, for saving my life. But I'm a rough man, and I've never had such a high-end meal. Please excuse my embarrassment."
Hearing Yu Che's words, Chu Yanxing smiled slightly, without revealing any contempt. He turned to the servant standing beside him and said:
"Please bring another set of dishes and chopsticks for Mr. Yu."
After a moment, Yu Che held the eating utensils commonly used by ordinary people in his hand, and laughed at himself in his heart: Considering his age in his previous life, he is much older than Chu Yanxing. Am I still afraid of him?
In order to resolve his doubts, Yu Che decided to deepen his preconceived notion and portray himself as a young and inexperienced person.
He first took the bowl, picked up a few mouthfuls of food, then seemed to think of something and smiled:
"If you hadn't happened to be at the ghost market last night, I would have died there."
Chu Yanxing swallowed the food in his mouth, not seeming to care whether this was a test or a simple thank you, and answered directly:
"The Chu family is secretly operating all the ghost markets in the province. I recently learned that a force is deliberately introducing evil weapons into the ghost markets. A few days ago, I heard that there were also unusual movements here, so I came to investigate."
Chu Yanxing took a sip of the stew to moisten his throat before continuing, "I happened to be patrolling below the unfinished building and sensed a fight on the rooftop. Then you fell."
Chu Yanxing thought: The connection with the ghost market is indeed true, but the coincidence of "the hero saving the beauty" was learned through the plot.
If he doesn't come to rescue her, is she still waiting for Yu Che's future harem to rescue her?
After hearing Chu Yanxing's words, Yu Che felt a mixture of emotions. The mysterious tycoon behind the Ghost Market, someone who had been trying to uncover the secrets to no avail, was revealed with just a few words.
He was a little confused about what this Young Master Chu was thinking. Could such a secret be casually shared with outsiders?
In the blink of an eye, the undercurrent in his eyes disappeared, and Yu Che pretended to be innocent again: "Did Mr. Chu catch those people on the rooftop?"
Chu Yanxing looked at Yu Che and felt that his performance was a bit exaggerated, but he did not expose it and responded seriously:
"After rescuing you, I sent someone to secretly follow those five people. I'm going to play the long game and catch the big fish."
Yu Che suddenly realized something and recalled another important matter: "Mr. Chu, do you still remember the assassination attempt at last year's symposium?"
Chu Yanxing nodded: "Of course."
"One of the people in that group had a tattoo on his wrist that was extremely similar to the half rune that remained on the red carpet." Yu Che revealed his discovery in full.
Chu Yanxing's eyes narrowed slightly, and he pondered for a moment: "Well, I will investigate along this line as well."
Although Yu Che's initial impression of Chu Yanxing was not a pleasant one, after spending some time with him, he felt that he was a reliable person.
Yu Che felt a little relieved: "Then I'll leave it to Mr. Chu."
The conversation came to an end, and the two were silent, with only the sound of cutlery clattering together until the meal was almost over.
Chu Yanxing had long noticed that Yu Che still had doubts. He would observe him secretly from time to time, wanting to say something but stopping himself. Before he could "pay attention", he would hurriedly lower his head to eat.
Finally, Yu Che drank the last mouthful of stew and said calmly, "By the way, Mr. Chu, was there anything on me when you rescued me?"
Here it comes. Chu Yanxing's lips curled up slightly, and he took out a cell phone that had been shattered into a spider web, and handed it to Yu Che: "Are you talking about this?"
Witnessing the phone's heroic sacrifice, Yu Che gasped. Damn it! This was a new item Yu's mother had just bought for him. If she knew he wasn't taking good care of it, she'd scold him for three days and three nights.
Oh no, that's not it! Yu Che calmed down, coughed twice, and asked tentatively, "Anything else?"
Hearing this, Chu Yanxing raised his eyebrows, leaned back in his chair leisurely, turned his palm over, and a bead appeared. It was the Qiankun Bead that Yu Che had been thinking about.
He picked it up with two fingers, raised his hand to the light and examined it for a few seconds, then shifted his gaze to Yu Che's face: "Are you talking about this bead?"
The string in Yu Che's heart suddenly tightened, his eyes instantly became sharp, staring at Chu Yanxing silently.
Chu Yanxing chuckled, looking quite satisfied with the other party's reaction. He stroked the beads and said nonchalantly:
"I think this bead has some interesting features. I wonder if Mr. Yu can explain it to me?"
The dusty Qiankun Pearl played with in the hands with skin as cold as jade, and unexpectedly brought out a sense of extraordinaryness.
The air seemed to freeze, Yu Che's gaze shifted away from the Qiankun Pearl. The two looked at each other, one with a playful smile, the other as if facing a formidable enemy.
Yu Che's thoughts raced. Chu Yanxing's initial criticism and subsequent praise clearly showed that he had already gained some understanding of the Qiankun Pearl. They had only just reached a preliminary cooperative relationship...
His hand under the table unconsciously grabbed his pajamas. After a long time, his fingers relaxed, leaving wrinkles on the silk fabric.
He smiled, trying to ease the atmosphere, and said half-seriously:
"I have a unique secret technique that allows me to see the 'qi' within certain objects. I stumbled upon this bead in the Ghost Market, and it contained an unusually dense black aura.
"Black symbolizes bad luck, and I was afraid of hurting innocent people, so I bought it and planned to dispose of it privately."
"Oh?" Chu Yanxing narrowed his eyes slightly, his emotion invisible. "I thought Mr. Yu was just enjoying the sight of prey and wanted to use the evil energy within the bead to cultivate evil ways and become a local overlord."
Yu Che's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but complain: This young master Chu is young, but he has a lot of ideas. In fact, he knows the mystery of the beads, and all his previous actions were tests.
"How is that possible! Although practicing evil ways can be incredibly fast, it will ultimately lead to self-destruction. I understand this principle."
He was surprised at first, then stood up excitedly. When he mentioned the "evil ways", he showed strong disgust and rejection.
Yu Che's attitude was indeed like this, but in front of Chu Yanxing, he deliberately deepened his emotions and strengthened his youthful and indignant personality to make him let down his guard.
Chu Yanxing's eyes curved slightly, and his smile was meaningful.
"I was just worried that Mr. Yu might go astray due to his impulsiveness. If that's the case, I'm relieved."
After saying that, he leaned forward slightly and placed the bead on the table within Yu Che's reach.
Under the shining chandelier, a faint light appeared in the gray-white Qiankun Pearl.
Yu Che was genuinely shocked, his eyes widened, and his expression was out of control for a moment.
What did he mean? A new round of temptation?
Seeing Yu Che looking like a pissed off kitten, Chu Yanxing's eyes flashed with mischief, and then he looked helpless and sighed:
"Mr. Yu, you seem to have misunderstood me. I actually admire your strength and character, and I hope to establish a good relationship with you."
Chu Yanxing stood up and spoke in a calm and confident manner, which made him look like a mean-spirited person judging others by their own standards.
"The driver is on vacation today. This place is far from the city, so it should be difficult to get a taxi. Mr. Yu, please stay here for one more night. I'll have the driver pick you up tomorrow morning. Is that okay?"
After he finished speaking, he buttoned up his suit, said his goodbyes, and left the dining area.
Yu Che was torn between trying to salvage the relationship and remaining vigilant. Finally, he watched Chu Yanxing's back, pursed his lips, and remained speechless for a moment.
The next morning.
Yu Che was called to breakfast by the maid knocking on the door. He rarely showed an ostrich mentality and whispered that he was not very hungry.
Unexpectedly, the maid said, "The boss specifically told me to try to let Mr. Yu have breakfast before leaving."
Seeing Yu Che's hesitation, the maid earnestly advised, "Mr. Yu, please go downstairs and eat something. It takes more than an hour to get to the city center by bus, and you won't feel comfortable on an empty stomach."
Yu Che gritted his teeth and finally said, "Okay, thank you for your concern, Auntie. I'll wash up and go downstairs."
The maid smiled and said, "Okay, young people should have regular meals. The boss is waiting for you."
As if she could see that Yu Che was easy to talk to, the maid's heart warmed. She couldn't help but give him a few words of advice, then turned around and left with a smile.
Chu Yanxing is still here...
Yu Che splashed cold water on his face and muttered to himself, "Why do you care so much? If there's a misunderstanding, just apologize to him. What's the big deal? I'm..."
——A person who has lived two lives.
He stopped talking at the right time, keeping his meaning in mind.
Arriving at the familiar dining table, Chu Yanxing was still sitting in the same seat as yesterday, but the dishes on the table had become breakfast.
There are Chinese-style white porridge and soy milk, as well as Western-style sandwiches. Although the variety is diverse, it is much more approachable than yesterday's dinner.
Having made sufficient mental preparation, Yu Che took the initiative to greet Chu Yanxing with a bright smile: "Good morning."
Chu Yanxing, who had changed into a new suit, was slightly surprised when he heard the voice. He lowered his head and smiled, then raised his eyes, his eyes moving: "Mr. Yu, good morning."
Yu Che also sat down in the same place. He pretended to be nonchalant, but after taking a few mouthfuls of hot porridge, he seemed to feel much more relaxed and his appetite was also improved.
Chu Yanxing said, "The driver told me this morning that he hadn't finished his work yet and wouldn't be here until the afternoon. Mr. Yu, are you in a hurry to go back? I'm going to the company right now, so why don't you give me a ride?"
Although Yu Che really wanted to leave, it was easier for him to stay here for a while than to let Chu Yanxing be his driver.
He quickly waved his hands and laughed dryly, "Don't bother, I'll just wait. I'm just a student, so why would I be in such a hurry?"
Chu Yanxing stopped talking after hearing that. "Then before the driver comes, if you have any needs here, just tell Auntie."
Yu Che increasingly felt that Chu Yanxing was a person with a cold exterior but a warm heart, and he no longer found it difficult to express the apology in his heart.
"Um...Mr. Chu, I misunderstood you yesterday. No, to be honest, I have always been prejudiced against you, but I gradually discovered that you are not a bully."
Yu Che stood up and bowed deeply.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't look at people with tinted glasses. If you mind, I'll leave now. I will do my best to repay your life-saving grace. I'm really ashamed of your kindness."
Chu Yanxing listened quietly to Yu Che's words and paused for a long time. The clock on the wall was ticking and the atmosphere was eerily silent.
Just when Yu Che was becoming increasingly helpless, a heavenly sound, like a pardon, reached his ears.
"Sit down."
Chu Yanxing put down the sandwich in his hand, remained silent for a while, then lowered his eyes and said, "Yu Che... Oh, I don't know whether to say you are honest or bold."
He called out the name directly, raised his chin slightly, his eyes no longer warm, and his handsome face was covered with a condescending majesty.
A powerful aura suddenly descended, like an iceberg pressing down, and the extreme coldness penetrated the bone marrow, as if to freeze the blood.
To show his apology, Yu Che accepted the punishment and stubbornly stared at Chu Yanxing.
Yu Che's forehead was covered in cold sweat, his lips were frozen white, and he could hear the sound of his teeth chattering as he tried to resist with his spiritual power.
Even so, his eyes remained firm as he looked at Chu Yanxing without any hesitation, hoping for his forgiveness.
One second, two seconds, three seconds... fifty-nine seconds, one minute.
Yu Che was breathing heavily, and his newly recovered body felt as if countless ants were crawling on it. His body was extremely itchy and sent out an urgent warning.
At this moment, his brain seemed to be frozen, functioning slowly, and his vision was blurry. He actually had the same illusion as when he first met Chu Yanxing.
The images shifted and then converged, and the two completely different faces gradually overlapped in Yu Che's vision. He narrowed his eyes and whispered as softly as a mosquito: "Lin Xingyan...?"
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