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Chapter 270 General's Order
Hearing her sister-in-law's words, Han Xing turned around in confusion and asked, "Didn’t we agree to leave in a few days? Why has it changed to tonight?"
Liu Ziyan said, "I want to leave early; I don’t want Xiao Yun to come looking for us..."
"Sister-in-law..." Han Xing leaned on the windowsill, watching Xiao Yun's car disappear into the distance. Tears rolled down her cheeks, but she choked up and couldn't say anything.
Liu Ziyan sighed lightly, moved closer, and sat beside her. She placed her hands on Han Xing's trembling shoulders and said with a heavy heart, "I know you’re thinking about Xiao Yun and don’t want to leave him. I feel the same way. Once we leave, it might be a lifetime before we see him again. But now, it’s time for us to go!"
"Then... why do we have to go to Japan?" Han Xing asked, wiping her tears like a child.
Liu Ziyan asked back, "Why can’t we go there?"
Han Xing replied, "I don’t like that Island Nation!"
Liu Ziyan smiled and said, "Once we get there, you’ll come to like it."
"Why?" Han Xing asked.
Liu Ziyan explained, "Your brother bought a piece of land in a place called Flower Valley in the Island Nation many years ago. He built a manor there called Star Manor!"
"Ah, he named the manor after me?" Han Xing asked.
"Yes. At that time, he was abroad but always thought of you. When he built that manor, he designed it entirely in the style of our homeland—upturned eaves and flying corners, carved walls and painted beams, lush green grass, and babbling brooks... He even set up a Star Gazing Tower in the manor, saying that one day when Sister comes, she can climb to the top of this tower to see the stars more closely!"
"My brother always knew I loved watching and counting stars when I was little!" At this point, Han Xing shed tears again as she remembered her brother.
"Sister-in-law, why are you only telling me about this manor my brother built for me in Japan now?"
Han Xing meant to ask why Liu Ziyan hadn’t told her before she met Xiao Yun; if she had known earlier, she could have left without any worries and wouldn’t feel so sad for one person.
Liu Ziyan replied, "When your brother finished building that manor, he once told me that if anything were to happen to him in the future and I received a General's Order from Star Manor, I should take you there to live."
"What, my brother already knew he would be in danger?" Han Xing exclaimed in shock.
Liu Ziyan nodded, her expression sorrowful as she said, "Yes. At that time, I thought he was joking and even scolded him for it. I never expected that something would really happen to him. It's strange, after all this time, just a few days ago, I actually received a General's Order from Star Manor in the Island Nation!"
"What exactly happened to my brother?"
"We can only uncover the truth once we get to Star Manor."
"Then tell me, what is the General's Order?"
"I will tell you later!"
"It sounds like there is some kind of secret hidden in all of this."
"Xing Xing, you are really smart. Indeed, your brother returned to the country on a mission entrusted to him—this is something I only learned after receiving the General's Order."
Han Xing felt a bit dazed. Just a few days ago, her sister-in-law said she would take her to Japan, and she had argued with her about not wanting to go, not realizing there was so much more behind it.
What exactly is going on? At this moment, Han Xing's heart was in turmoil.
"Xing Xing," Liu Ziyan sighed, "cheer up. Perhaps if fate allows, we might encounter Xiao Yun in Japan? This kind of fate is predetermined by the Heavens; if someone is meant for you, they cannot escape; if they are not yours, you won't even think about them!"
"..." Xing Xing remained silent.
Since her brother had arranged all of this before his death, there must have been a reason behind it.
"Xing Xing, I'm going downstairs to ask Camel to buy tickets for our flight to Japan tonight!" Liu Ziyan added.
"..."
Han Xing still did not speak, only silently nodded.
Tears flowed continuously down her cheeks.
Tears Like Pearls, sorrowful like Cuckoo crying blood.
...
Lu Jiutang arrived with a driver sent by his subordinate, who said he would come back to pick him up later.
As they exited the Phoenix City Hotel, Xiao Yun said, "No need to call your driver; let's take my car!"
The two got into the car, and Xiao Yun started the engine.
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Lu Jiutang asked with concern as he noticed Xiao Yun's dazed expression and gloomy face.
What an Idiot, you know my relationship with those two women, yet you still ask that?
Recalling the unusual behavior of the two women, Xiao Yun felt as if he had been stabbed in the heart. Why couldn't they just tell him directly if something was wrong?
Where are you all going without saying a word?
Unfortunately, when Xiao Yun left the Phoenix City Hotel, he did not activate his Spiritual Sense. Otherwise, he would have heard the conversation between the two Sister-in-law and rushed over to ask them what secrets were hidden in that Star Manor. Perhaps he would have given up everything to accompany them to the Island Nation...
Feeling heartbroken, Xiao Yun thought to himself, I promised to be your bodyguard and advisor, and I know I haven't done well. If there's anything you're dissatisfied with, you could just tell me directly. You know I'm someone who welcomes criticism and is sincere in correcting my mistakes. Why can't you—Liu Ziyan, Han Xing—give me a chance?
With a heart full of grievances and tears unshed, feeling like a fox that couldn't reach the grapes and claimed they were sour—no, that's not quite right. In any case, Xiao Yun's mood was a complete mess...
Xiao Yun bit his lip...
Men often turn to alcohol to cope with their bad moods.
Clearly, Lu Jiutang noticed that Xiao Yun hadn't had enough to drink at lunch and looked at him sympathetically. "How about we find another place to have a couple more drinks?"
Xiao Yun nodded and replied, "Sure!"
He drove directly to a place called Azure Breeze Teahouse.
"Tea?"
"Mr. Xiao..."
"Let's have tea!"
After parking the car, Xiao Yun walked ahead, leading Lu Jiutang directly into the teahouse.
This teahouse is located next to Mirror Lake Park. Usually, in the mornings, many elderly people come here to exercise in the park, but by the afternoon, hardly anyone visits.
At this moment, Azure Breeze Teahouse appeared particularly quiet.
The two chose a seat near the window and ordered a pot of tea along with some snacks and fruits.
"Mr. Xiao, I can tell today that Boss Liu and Sister-in-law seem very strange. Why did they suddenly decide to leave? I think there must be something suspicious going on. How about I send someone to investigate secretly tomorrow?" Lu Jiutang suggested.
Xiao Yun smiled and replied, "No need for that. If they really want to leave, no one can stop them. I'll ask them directly another day. Today, I invited Master Lu out because I have something to discuss with you."
"Mr. Xiao, feel free to speak your mind," Lu Jiutang said.
Xiao Yun stated clearly, "Your daughter Lulili is in trouble!"
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