Zhang Chufeng said from the side, "She messed with us, we're just here to teach her a lesson! I advise you not to meddle in other people's business!"
Xie Huaiye sneered, slightly raised his chin, and glanced contemptuously at Chen Chen and Zhang Chufeng.
He said coldly, "Teach her a lesson? People like you don't even have the right to teach others a lesson!"
Chen Chen was completely enraged by his contemptuous attitude, and he shouted:
"Stop wasting time talking to him, let's both of us attack together!"
After saying that, he didn't care about anything else and pounced on Xie Huaiye.
I'll kill you all!
Zhang Chufeng followed closely behind, and the two of them charged towards Xie Huaiye like two angry lions.
Just as the two pounced on him, Xie Huaiye dodged.
Several security guards suddenly emerged from the shadows behind him.
These security guards were all burly and had well-defined muscles.
They rushed forward and swiftly and forcefully pinned Chen Chen and Zhang Chufeng down.
"Let us go! You disgusting upper-class people, die!"
Chen Chen and Zhang Chufeng struggled, cursing under their breath, but they couldn't break free from the security guard's control.
Xie Huaiye stood aside, coldly watching all this, a slight smirk playing on his lips.
Then, he spoke to the security guard in a magnetic and pleasant voice:
"Take them to the police station."
The security guards responded and dragged Chen Chen and Zhang Chufeng out of the alley.
Chen Chen and Zhang Chufeng were still struggling unwillingly, but in the end they were taken away.
The alley suddenly fell silent, leaving only Xie Huaiye and Yan Ning.
Yan Ning stood there, looking at Xie Huaiye with a hint of surprise on her face. She raised an eyebrow slightly and asked:
"Hey, why are you here? This rural town isn't a place for a CEO like you."
Xie Huaiye pondered for a moment and said, "I just happened to be here to take care of some things."
Then, as if remembering something, he added, with a hint of teasing in his tone:
"It's a bit outrageous that I saw you being chased and beaten as soon as I got to the alley entrance."
Yan Ning smiled, her smile carrying a hint of helplessness and self-mockery.
She laughed and said, "Oh, it's all because I performed too well on the show that people are jealous of me."
Xie Huaiye looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, and he said:
"It's getting late. Did you just finish recording and come here? Have you had dinner?"
"How about I treat you to a meal?"
Yan Ning nodded and said, "I've been busy with work and haven't had time to eat yet. Since you're treating me, I won't stand on ceremony."
The two walked side by side into a renowned upscale restaurant.
The restaurant's exterior is luxurious and elegant, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows that allow dazzling lights and exquisite decorations to complement each other.
As soon as he entered the restaurant, people around him turned to look at Xie Huaiye, their eyes filled with a mixture of amazement and curiosity.
After all, Xie Huaiye was tall and upright, with exquisitely sculpted features that looked as if they had been carved by a knife, and his eyes and brows exuded an unruly temperament.
His short, jet-black hair was slightly messy, which only added to his casual and handsome look.
His well-tailored suit perfectly accentuated his muscular physique, and he exuded a unique charm in every gesture.
"Sir, Madam, this way please!"
The waiter warmly led them to a window seat, jogging along the way.
This location offers an excellent view; you can see the bustling streets outside through the window.
The bustling traffic and flashing neon lights added a romantic atmosphere to the dinner.
After Xie Huaiye sat down, he casually picked up the menu and quickly glanced through it.
After a moment, he looked up and said to the waiter:
"Two grilled steaks, medium-rare. Also, a French snail dish, a Caesar salad, and a bottle of Bordeaux wine."
"Okay, we'll arrange it for you right away. Please wait a moment."
The waiter nodded respectfully and turned to leave.
Soon, all the dishes were served.
On an elegant plate, the charcoal-grilled steak exudes an enticing aroma, the French snails are neatly arranged, and the Caesar salad is fresh and juicy.
Yan Ning ate a big white steamed bun while filming a variety show, and now she's been starving all day. Seeing these dishes instantly whetted her appetite.
She started eating heartily, and halfway through, she looked up at Xie Huaiye.
Xie Huaiye was seen eating his food silently with his head down, his eyes somewhat unfocused, and he barely ate any food, seemingly absent-minded.
Yan Ning noticed his unusual behavior, gently put down her knife and fork, and asked with concern:
"What's wrong? Is something on your mind?"
Xie Huaiye paused slightly, raised his head, a hint of weariness in his eyes, and said softly:
"My younger brother has recently gotten into some trouble."
Yan Ning immediately became interested and asked, "What's wrong? I just found out you have a younger brother. How old is he?"
Xie Huaiye sighed and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Zhuo is ten years old. She has always been very well-behaved and sensible, but..."
Xie Huaiye raised his head and continued, "He's been behaving very strangely lately. He's suddenly become very afraid of the dark and doesn't dare to go out."
“Every night, he would huddle in a corner, looking around with fear in his eyes, as if something was watching him in the darkness.”
"Once, I woke up in the middle of the night and heard a strange laugh coming from his room."
"I rushed into his room and found him sitting on the bed with a blank look in his eyes and a smile on his lips."
"After a while, he suddenly burst into tears again, tears streaming down his face, muttering words I couldn't understand."
Yan Ning frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Does he have some kind of illness?"
Yan Ning pointed to her head, "For example... mental health."
She dared not draw a conclusion easily, after all, children nowadays face a lot of pressure and have many mental health issues.
Xie Huaiye shook his head, his eyes growing even dimmer: "We took him to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor said he was physically normal and mentally fine."
“We thought he was possessed by an evil spirit, so we invited several famous experts to treat him. Some of them drew talismans with peach wood swords, while others used herbs to fumigate him.”
"But no matter what treatments we tried, it was no use, and Xiaozhuo's condition got worse and worse."
Xie Huaiye sighed again and said, "That's why I came to this town today to ask a famous master to treat him, but it seems he's out today and not at home."
"I was standing at the alley entrance thinking of a solution when you bumped into me without me noticing."
Yan Ning blinked. "Why bother inviting a master? Isn't there a ready-made master right here?"
Xie Huaiye paused for a moment, then said, "This is quite strange. Many powerful masters couldn't help it. Can you do it alone?"
"It will definitely work!"
Yan Ning raised his head, revealing a handsome smile, and said cheerfully:
"It's fate that you bumped into me at the alley entrance, which means that you need Master Yan Ning to help you solve this problem!"
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