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Shen Jingyu received news that forced him to leave the comforts of home before dawn.
In the outskirts, Rong Xigu stood shoulder to shoulder with Shen Jingyu, facing ten corpses laid out before them. A preliminary assessment indicated that all were women in their prime. Their skin, hearts, corneas, and kidneys had been removed.
Shen Jingyu waved a hand to interrupt the report from the person beside him.
Rong Xigu's mood was heavy, his voice laced with deep anger. "How dare they act so brazenly! This is utterly lawless!"
Shen Jingyu's voice was cold and somber. "Those who court death are nearing their end."
He had recently taken care of his family. In a few days, his brother-in-law would be getting married, which might be part of their scheme.
Rong Xigu momentarily failed to grasp whom he was referring to. When he finally understood, his tone turned somewhat mocking. "Your brother-in-law? Is it that close?"
Someone like you, who hasn’t earned Da Jiu’s approval, probably can’t comprehend this kind of sentiment! Shen Jingyu naturally recognized the sarcasm directed at him by his friend and felt as if a knife had been plunged into his heart.
Back then, when Rong Xigu left without a word, Lu Xiangyi might not have known the truth, but that man was not someone who could be easily deceived. Although there were reasons behind it and many helpless circumstances—sacrificing oneself for the country while abandoning the woman behind—how could his family find peace with that?
Over the years, Lu Xiangzhuang had secretly set many traps for Rong Xigu! Otherwise, Rong Xigu's status might have been even higher than it is now!
However, upon returning this time, it seemed that many things had changed.
Rong Xigu smiled and said, "Who does my Da Jiu care about the most? That person still has to listen to me!"
Shen Jingyu snorted coldly. "Arrogant! Let’s see who gets married first!"
Rong Xigu rubbed his nose. "Of course I can’t compete with that. Su Xing is still making waves over there while this girl hasn’t even finished venting her frustrations on him."
"Let’s hold a meeting today! The Western Country has brought people back! Su Xing has also made some progress in studying the virus in him!"
As Shen Jingyu looked at Rong Xigu’s serious expression, a wave of intense anxiety surged within him whenever this topic arose.
When would they be able to completely rid him of the toxins in his body? This was always what Shen Jingyu desired. Yet reality continued to strike him down harshly.
Rong Xigu's expression turned difficult. "Trust them; they are doing their utmost! This matter has likely reached your grandmother’s ears as well; she must have researched it too!"
Shen Jingyu frowned; he hadn’t expected this issue to reach his grandmother’s ears after all these years.
"Unfilial descendant! You should take some time to visit your grandmother! She has devoted herself to ensuring peace in the household for you!"
For years, Rong Xigu had been advising Shen Jingyu to reconnect with Shen Lao and others, but alas, it seemed there was an insurmountable chasm in Shen Jingyu’s heart.
Shen Jingyu chose not to say more. The two drove back to the base together, enduring a long meeting that stretched from morning until nightfall.
Su Xing was still getting used to the sudden absence of constant messages from the man. He couldn't help but worry—where had this person disappeared to again? Opening the dating app, Su Xing hesitated before sending a message to Shen Jingyu: "Are you busy?"
"Missing me?" Shen Jingyu replied almost instantly.
Su Xing noticed that Shen Jingyu, in front of a group of military leaders, had boldly taken out his phone to play with it. Strangely enough, there was a smile on his lips. "I’m in an emergency meeting; I might reply late. You should rest early tonight."
Knowing that the man was safe eased Su Xing's mind. Su He had been assigned to oversee the bar's renovations, while Su Xing focused on planning his brother's wedding.
That evening, after finalizing the ceremony team, Su Xing received a call from Du Meng. It had been a long time since he last heard from him, and when he saw him again, the sharpness and arrogance on his face seemed to have diminished considerably.
In a nice tea restaurant, Su Xing looked at the man across from him, who appeared somewhat subdued, and couldn't resist teasing him: "You’ve become a relative now; grown up and more sensible?"
"A Xing Sister, do you think I won’t talk if you don’t mock me?" Du Meng replied, though it was clear he had matured.
Su Xing shot back, "Your young master hasn’t given me a chance to have a proper conversation with you, has he?"
"I'm here to tell you that my sister is marrying your brother. I will do my best to ensure everything goes smoothly."
"The Zhan family won't let this opportunity slip by; you must be careful," Du Meng warned.
"What do you know?" Su Xing asked, his expression serious as he fixed his gaze on Du Meng's face.
"They have many people and their motives are complex. Our family has been forced into this situation."
Su Xing silently scoffed at his words; he didn't trust a single one of them! "Zhan Lei is just an advance scout they sent out. He's about to infiltrate your ranks."
"They want to reclaim this territory. Besides being a vast nation, it is also their homeland. Everyone harbors an obsession in their hearts. Perhaps this place is theirs! However, there will be many sacrifices along the way for their return."
"I just hope you're not one of them!"
Du Meng rarely spoke so sincerely. In that moment, Su Xing could almost recall their shared past when they had crossed paths as children.
Du Meng was a year older than him. When they were young, it seemed like she had attended the same school as his younger brother, who would protect her. During meals, he would play with her and bring her favorite food. All of this changed dramatically after her disappearance. The Su Family faced awkwardness with relatives and distance from friends. When Su Xing was little, she often wondered why her mother made family interactions so strange.
Recently, Su Xing felt a slight urge to rebel against it all. She looked at Du Meng with a calm expression, as if she had sorted through many emotions. Finally, Su Xing spoke: "As long as there’s no one scheming against me, I will be the person you think I am."
Du Meng lowered her head, a hint of bitterness tugging at the corners of her mouth. "The person you love is indeed extraordinary. However, with how publicly he has declared his love for you this time, you should be cautious! None of the people in our circle can truly stand alone."
"If one day he abandons you again, I will still be here waiting for you," Du Meng added.
Su Xing glanced at the man who was getting ready to leave and couldn't help but firmly tell him, "He won't leave me again. Even if he does, I will continue to wait for him!"
Su Xing never questioned her decision. Whether it was trust in that man or faith in her love for him, she felt as if she could see the outline of her future life clearly now. No matter what happened, she would be by that man's side.
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