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A sudden explosion erupted from the fourteenth floor of a luxury apartment, sending a burst of flames outward.
The falling debris and the deafening noise triggered a wave of screams.
Yang Xiaoyou, who had just reached the end of the street, felt a strange glimmer in his eyes.
If investigators treated this as a mere gas explosion, then it would be just that. However, if someone with real skills delved deeper, they might uncover that this was an assassination attempt gone wrong, where the hired killer turned on their employer.
Regardless, it had nothing to do with him.
On the other hand, it was up to the Liu Family to manage the situation. If they handled it well, their secrets should remain buried; if not, they would inevitably face misfortune.
He had merely acknowledged Liu Lianyue and had no ties to her family. If the head of the Liu Family admitted to hiring a hitman himself, he wouldn’t go easy on him just because he was Liu Lianyue’s father, even knowing he wasn’t the mastermind.
After resolving his thoughts, Yang Xiaoyou took out his phone and dialed his mother’s number back home. He figured he would get scolded for not returning home during the New Year.
Thinking about it made him resent that four-eyed guy even more; causing him to face his mother’s wrath during such a festive time deserved some serious consequences.
“Hello?” A lazy voice that sounded like someone had just woken up came through the line, as if they hadn’t even checked the caller ID.
“Mom, it’s me. Last night…” Yang Xiaoyou intended to present his prepared excuses but quickly realized that his carefully crafted alibi was failing him. Before he could say anything further, he was interrupted.
“Oh. It’s fine, it’s fine. You don’t have to come so early. No wait, you shouldn’t come so early. If you do come today, I’ll give you a beating. Stay longer this time before we go,” Qin Meng said while yawning and issuing orders to her precious son.
Yang Xiaoyou felt a bit annoyed; what exactly did his uncle say yesterday? His parents didn’t place much importance on money; their philosophy was simply to spend what was necessary.
Wait a minute…
He suddenly recalled the way his mother looked at Liu Lianyue back then. According to her logic, although she seemed most fond of Menglu Girl, she believed that before marriage, one needed to practice more.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiaoyou felt a bit uneasy. Why were his parents' thoughts always so peculiar?
"Hey? Are you really not going? Then what about giving that fellow a call to let her know you're safe? She seems quite worried," he hesitated for a moment before deciding to call Liu Lianyue. Although he had already reassured her using that identity, it was still better to contact her directly.
When he saw that fellow actually shed tears for him, Yang Xiaoyou felt a bit strange. The bento he made for her wasn't in vain after all.
Just as Yang Xiaoyou hung up the call with his mom and was searching for Liu Lianyue's name, his phone rang. Looking at the screen, it was that fellow calling, which made Yang Xiaoyou feel a sense of coincidence.
"Hello? If you're fine, why have you been off your phone for so long?" As soon as Yang Xiaoyou answered, an angry shout nearly pierced his eardrum, causing him to instinctively hold the phone away from his ear. He couldn't understand why that fellow was suddenly so furious. If he hadn't seen it himself, it would have been hard to imagine she would cry for him.
Or perhaps he was overthinking it; maybe she was just concerned about her own fate?
"My phone died. I just ran into the boss and chatted with him for a bit. He filled me in on everything," Yang Xiaoyou said, closing his eyes and speaking nonsense.
"Uh, you chatted with him? For the whole night?" Liu Lianyue's voice on the other end sounded increasingly furious, as if she had thought of something bizarre.
"Yeah, we talked all night." Yang Xiaoyou initially didn't react much; he was just making small talk. It was enough to get through the conversation, but soon he realized something felt off.
Sure enough, Liu Lianyue's voice made him want to facepalm.
"You two seem really close, huh?" Liu Lianyue chuckled dryly on the other end. To completely distinguish between Yang Xiaoyou's usual demeanor—which could hardly be described as masculine—and his more domineering and assertive persona when recalling memories, it was quite a contrast.
Two fellows with such different personalities chatting together for an entire night certainly sparked some imagination.
After his slip of the tongue, Yang Xiaoyou found himself at a loss for words; any attempt to cover it up would seem suspicious. After clearing his throat, he said, "It's nothing much. Just wanted to let you know. I'm hanging up now."
"Wait a minute, you promised to chat with me yesterday, but you stood me up. You owe me now; come take a walk with me," Liu Lianyue said without caring about any strange thoughts when she heard him about to hang up.
Hearing that the conversation had turned into a walk, Yang Xiaoyou rolled his eyes. However, he had been kicked out today and really didn't want to face his mother's wrath without burning off some time. Plus, he had already accepted Liu Lianyue, so he agreed.
That fellow was actually quite attractive; it was just that his personality was a bit overwhelming. Walking around with her was indeed pleasant to the eyes.
After the call ended, Liu Lianyue let out a sigh of relief and then felt a bit strange about her own actions.
"Really, what kind of emotion is this? Could it be that I've developed feelings for that fellow?" Liu Lianyue mocked herself for a moment before suddenly pausing.
Then, a scream echoed from her room. The sound was melodious, but it seemed she had discovered something terrifying. "No way! How could it be that fellow!"
Lying on her bed with the back of her hand pressed against her forehead while holding her phone, Liu Lianyue's eyes flickered slightly. After going through a series of questions, she touched her pounding heart and realized that Yang Xiaoyou held a higher place in her heart than she had imagined.
Perhaps it wasn't love yet, but it could definitely be considered fondness and affection.
"Ugh, that sly fellow." After huffing lightly, Liu Lianyue got up from her bed.
"Sigh, I should correct his peculiarities first before considering anything else. No wonder he never showed any affection when he was around me and Demoness; it all makes sense now." Liu Lianyue's mind was quite straightforward. After realizing the issue, she prepared to tackle A Jian directly.
"If that guy in the helmet wanted to kill me back then, would you have been able to stop him?" Standing in her office and looking through the already repaired floor-to-ceiling windows at the outside world, Liu Yue Ru said calmly.
After hearing his words, the burly man known as A Jian sighed and replied, "No, Boss. However, there aren't many like him in the world. As long as your operations remain discreet in the future, you shouldn't have to worry too much."
"Heh heh, I never really paid much attention to such powerful individuals before. The most I usually deal with are people like you. This has been quite an eye-opener for me. I used to think similar rumors were just spread by security companies intentionally; now I see I was being naive," Liu Yue Ru said, a glint of sharpness flashing in her eyes.
Having one's life completely in someone else's hands is enough of an experience for a lifetime; she would definitely need to pay more attention to these aspects of defense in the future.
Fortunately, those who have learned this lesson alongside her still have a sense of reason and did not involve her. Otherwise, the cost of this lesson would have been too great.
No matter how much power a person has, once they die, everything is lost—truly cutting off the root.
It seems that some of the flashy skills her daughter learned are not as useless as she had imagined.
"You're so late! It was supposed to be ten o'clock, and now we can even have lunch," complained Yang Xiaoyou, leaning against a nearby utility pole as she saw Liu Lianyue arriving late.
"I'll treat you to a meal, and it will be filling," Liu Lianyue said as she approached, wearing a duckbill cap, casual sportswear, and jeans.
However, she couldn't help but sigh. She had intended to take some time to pick out an outfit, but she found that no matter which set of clothes she tried on from her many options, they all felt a bit off. In the end, she ended up wearing the outfit she usually wore for underground activities, which made her feel like she wanted to bang her head against a wall.
This should count as a date, yet here she was looking like this.
On the other hand, Yang Xiaoyou's earlier frustration vanished instantly upon hearing the words "filling meal."
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