Meanwhile, Qin Chu and Gu Wanqing returned to the Blue Bay Mansion.
"Wanqing, I don't have a good feeling about Shi Miao. You two shouldn't contact each other anymore." Qin Chu put his arm around Gu Wanqing and sat down on the sofa in the living room.
Gu Wanqing frowned and said coldly, "Don't speak ill of her in front of me in the future. I like Miaomiao very much. If you don't like her, you don't have to come with me next time."
Qin Chu was surprised that Gu Wanqing was so protective of Shi Miao, whom she had only met a few times. Her eyes darkened, and she smoothed Shi Miao's hair before saying, "Don't be angry, I was just saying it casually."
Gu Wanqing gave a faint "hmm," then pushed him away, stood up, and walked upstairs.
Qin Chu turned to look at Gu Wanqing's figure, a cold glint in her eyes. Given Gu Wanqing's current attitude towards Shi Miao, rashly preventing them from meeting might arouse her suspicion...
Qin Chu rubbed his temples, unable to think of a better solution for the moment, and Shi Miao didn't seem as simple as the investigation had revealed.
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The largest underground casino in the continent
"Damn, why would Master Chen ask me to investigate such a nobody?" Fu Xi sat on the leather sofa, wearing Bluetooth headphones, staring at the computer screen, his keyboard clattering loudly.
"Just investigate when I tell you to. Why all the nonsense?" Fu Jin's voice came from the other end of the earpiece.
"You're all comfortable now, you've gone to China with Master Chen, leaving me to suffer in M continent... When are you guys coming back?" Fu Xi muttered to himself.
"I won't be coming back anytime soon," Fu Jin coughed awkwardly.
"Why not?" Fu Xi asked, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes.
"Mr. Chen has a girlfriend..."
"Really? Holy crap..." Fu Xi couldn't believe his ears, his jaw nearly dropping in shock.
"Are you free?" Ji Yanchen's lazy and aloof voice came through the earphone.
Fu Xi suddenly felt a chill on her neck, and shuddered in fright, her voice tightening, "Master Chen..."
"How's the investigation going?"
"The real Qin Chu died in M Continent seventeen years ago. This fake Qin Chu is not simple. I haven't found out his identity yet. I need more time."
"Okay, I understand." Ji Yanchen handed the phone back to Fu Jin, his eyes flashing slightly.
Just then, the door opened, and Shi Miao returned.
Upon seeing this, Fu Jin stood up and said, "Mr. Chen, I'll be going now."
Ji Yanchen hummed in agreement and stepped forward to take the memorized text from Shi Miao's hand. "How was it?"
“Qin Chu went too; he should know my identity.” Shi Miao took a sip of water and sat down on the sofa.
"Gu Yanxin told him?" Ji Yanchen raised an eyebrow slightly.
"I don't know, but I always feel it's not her, including what happened yesterday," Shi Miao said thoughtfully, resting her chin on her hand.
Ji Yanchen sat down beside her and told her what Fu Xi had just found out.
"Dead?" Shi Miao's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this. Combined with what Qin Xiao had said, then everything made sense.
But what exactly is his purpose? And the real Qin Chu doesn't know Gu Wanqing at all, so why does the fake one know her...?
"The forces behind this fake Qin Chu must be quite powerful," Ji Yanchen analyzed after a moment's thought.
"Do you have anyone you suspect?" Shi Miao turned her head to look at him.
"It may be related to a reclusive family in M continent."
Shi Miao was somewhat surprised. Hidden families were entities that surpassed all other powers in M Continent. If it were true, how could Gu Wanqing be related to a hidden family?
"How do you know about reclusive families?" Shi Miao's probing gaze fell on the man.
Ji Yanchen paused for a moment, touched the bridge of his nose, and said in a serious tone, "Well, I lived in M Continent for a while and have heard a little about it."
Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, the man asked, "But how did you know that too?"
"Uh, I heard it from M." Shi Miao didn't expect Ji Yanchen to react so quickly.
Ji Yanchen clicked his tongue but didn't expose her. He reached out and pulled Shi Miao into his arms, a faint smile playing in his eyes. "I see."
"Otherwise..." Shi Miao began, but before she could finish, the man lowered his head and kissed her, his gentle palm cupping the back of her head. Only their breathing filled the quiet living room...
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