After returning from Dongzhou, Cheng Muyun met with Chen Hede several times. The two had already analyzed the pros and cons and agreed that they should continue.
Xiao Wuxin's new letter was merely a reminder to them to be careful.
Xu Zhuohua sat up abruptly, throwing the towel off her head. "Do you know the consequences of doing this?"
Chen Hede raised an eyebrow. "The Si family's influence doesn't extend to Xinhai City."
Xu Zhuohua was furious. She had originally thought that Chen Hede could persuade Cheng Muyun, but now it seemed that it was no surprise that the two of them got along so well, as they were both incredibly stubborn!
I really want to slap him.
"However, our plan doesn't include getting close to Luo Yunqiao. I don't know what Cheng Muyun is thinking. He just married you, and he's already trying to win over Luo Yunqiao."
Chen Hede kept an eye on Xu Zhuohua's reaction as he spoke.
However, Xu Zhuohua did not react, only slightly frowning.
"So you insist on investigating the Luo family?"
Chen Hede nodded: "Yes."
Enraged, Xu Zhuohua threw off the covers and got out of bed. "They all seem to know what's wrong with them, lining up to jump into the fire. You can't reason with them, they're just suicidal ghosts. I don't care anymore!"
Chen Hede grabbed Xu Zhuohua's hand, and the glass bottle wrapped around the IV tube fell to the ground and shattered, sending steam billowing up.
Where are you going?
Xu Zhuohua was initially very angry, but when the bottle broke, water spilled all over the floor and even soaked Chen Hede's shoes, she instantly felt guilty.
"sorry."
Chen Hede was taken aback for a moment, "There's no need to apologize, just have someone clean it up."
Xu Zhuohua said, "I came to you so that you could stop Cheng Muyun. Since you're unwilling, I'll be leaving now."
Chen Hede suppressed a frown, "Your fever hasn't gone down yet, and you don't have any money on you. Where can you go if you go out?"
Xu Zhuohua pouted, "I'll go back the way I came. I want to go back to the Xu residence and ask my second brother for help."
"Why are you looking for Xu Jixin? To have him stop Cheng Muyun? Even I can't persuade Cheng Muyun, do you think Xu Jixin has that much power?"
With all paths blocked, Xu Zhuohua felt utterly powerless. Was Cheng Muyun destined to die?
Xu Zhuohua slumped helplessly on the hospital bed, staring blankly at the water stains spreading on the floor.
Seeing Xu Zhuohua's absent-minded look, Chen Hede felt a surge of anger for no reason, but he still covered Xu Zhuohua with the blanket first. "Do you like Cheng Muyun that much? He's about to marry Luo Yunqiao. These days he's been running to the Luo family, making Chairman Luo completely infatuated. Their wedding is just around the corner. Is Cheng Muyun worth you going to such lengths for him?"
Xu Zhuohua had no way to explain to Chen Hede, so she could only say, "Cheng Muyun approached Luo Yunqiao for my safety. I don't want him to do that. You wouldn't understand even if I told you. You'll understand when the time comes."
Chen Hede almost doubted his ears. Xu Zhuohua actually said such a thing. Had Cheng Muyun given her some kind of spell?
"Do you even know what you're saying? All the injuries on your body were inflicted by Cheng Muyun, weren't they? Are you still sure he truly loves you? Are you delirious from the fever?"
Aside from being burned to the point of insanity, no one will speak up for the person who hurt them.
"No, I'm perfectly sober now." Xu Zhuohua turned over and said, "What's the difference between you not letting me leave and making me stay here, and imprisoning me?"
Chen Hede waved his hand, "I'm not Cheng Muyun. Once your fever subsides, I'll notify Xu Jixin to come pick you up. As for whether you want to go back to Cheng Muyun's side, that's none of my business. But let me give you a piece of advice: don't wait until Luo Yunqiao marries into the Cheng family and start crying."
Xu Zhuohua turned her head and looked at Chen Hede with wide eyes, "You don't want Luo Yunqiao to come to the Cheng family either?"
Chen Hede inwardly rolled his eyes at Xu Zhuohua; of course, he didn't want Luo Yunqiao to marry into the Cheng family.
Since Xu Zhuohua chose Cheng Muyun, he hoped that Cheng Muyun would treat Xu Zhuohua well.
"In no mood."
Xu Zhuohua's eyes were like two clusters of dancing light spots, and the curve of her eyes at the corners of her eyes had a lively spirit, hiding an indescribable vitality and enthusiasm. Even a light glance from her made Chen Hede feel warm in his heart.
"Since we have the same goal, perhaps we can cooperate."
Chen Hede raised an eyebrow, captivated by Xu Zhuohua's vivacity. "How do we collaborate?"
"I don't know either. There's no plan, but there's only one goal: to prevent Cheng Muyun from marrying Luo Yunqiao."
Chen Hede said nonchalantly, "Old Master Cheng just passed away, and there is a three-year mourning period. During this time, Cheng Muyun cannot remarry. Even if Luo Yunqiao is determined to marry into the Cheng family, Chairman Luo will not agree to his daughter becoming a concubine."
Then, the man approached Xu Zhuohua, his warm breath brushing against her face, and slowly said, "You don't even need to lift a finger. It will be extremely difficult for Cheng Muyun to marry Luo Yunqiao."
After hearing this, Xu Zhuohua's tense heart finally relaxed.
"Okay, okay, that's good, I... I'm relieved."
Chen Hede unconsciously ran his fingertips along the creases of his police uniform sleeve. His intuition, honed over years of handling cases, immediately caught the slight pause in Xu Zhuohua's voice.
His eyes narrowed slightly at the corners, his pupils contracted slightly in the shadows, and his body, which had been leaning back, suddenly straightened up, his shoulders taut—a signature move for entering interrogation mode.
“Xu Zhuohua…” His Adam’s apple bobbed, and his voice deepened with a metallic coldness, “Are you hiding something from me?”
Xu Zhuohua was startled. When Chen Hede looked up, his gaze was like a scalpel chilled to the bone, and she became frightened.
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