World Nine. Amnesiac Lover (46)
ââ¦Nothing.â
Calming her emotions, Xue Xue explained, âHuang Hongsheng treats Xue Manqing like a younger brother. If he truly had ill intentions, perhaps the concept of âgreater goodâ could justify extreme measures. But the point is, he doesnât.â
This was the most difficult decision for Xue Xue.
In theory, one should trust people unless thereâs reason not to. Unlike Huang Congyan, who was itching to act but repressed his desires, Huang Hongsheng had already taken concrete actions. So, Xue Xue couldnât simply dismiss it with words.
However, Huang Hongsheng was indeed devoted to the Tiger Gang. He placed the gang before Xue Manqing and even himself. Thatâs why, when he âsensedâ Xue Manqingâs intention to reform the Tiger Gang and change its course, he interpreted it as her âbetrayalâ under the influence of malicious instigators.
The young man was intelligent, especially adept in the realms of the internet and management. Perhaps it was because Xue Manqing had shielded him too well in the past that, even after reluctantly allowing Huang Hongsheng to join the gang, she hoped he would avoid the darker, dirtier aspects. Ironically, this upbringing cultivated a rare innocence within him.
After Xue Xueâs explanation, Huang Hongsheng showed a good attitude of remorse, and the list he provided proved immensely helpful.
Only when the success of the past is equal to the past, Xue Xue would think of giving the other party another chance.
After listening to Xue Xueâs words, Luo Chi nodded in agreement.
Although the man felt that he was sincere, in Xue Xueâs eyes, it seemed a little perfunctory.
She shot Luo Chi a sideways glance.
âNot jealous anymore?â
ââ¦Iâve never been jealous.â
Luo Chi adamantly refused to admit he was such a petty man.
Xue Xue stared at him skeptically for a few seconds, then decided to let it go.
âAnd what about you?â
âWhat?â
âHowâs your side of things going?â
Xue Xue was lying on the back of the chair. The open collar of her pajamas just revealed her beautiful straight collarbones, decorated with a few drops of water.
The beautiful and delicious scene made Luo Chi swallow his saliva involuntarily.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Seeing that the man was in a daze, Xue Xue kicked his calf in displeasure.
âIâm asking you a question, please donât be so inattentive, okay?â
âWell, um, okay.â Luo Chi reluctantly looked away. âThereâs nothing wrong with my side here.â
âThatâs right, after all, youâve almost recovered your memory.â
ââ¦Hmm.â
âWhereâs Yang Liuâer? Is there any progress?â
When Yang Liuâer was mentioned, the atmosphere immediately changed.
But the other party is a key player and cannot be careless.
âI had Qingzhu disguise herself as a student and attend Yang Liuâerâs classes, secretly monitoring her for two weeks. Finally, weâve made some progress.â Luo Chiâs expression turned serious. âShe did indeed have contact with He Quan, but in addition to him, Qingzhu also reported that there were days when a black Mercedes-Benz would pick up Yang Liuâer right after school. Not at the school itself, but at the corner of a back street.â
Knowing that Luo Chi had sent Qingzhu to keep an eye on Yang Liuer, Xue Xue asked Lao Xu to perform other tasks.
Also as a woman, Qingzhu will be more convenient in some situations.
âYouâve figured it out, havenât you?â Xue Xue observed Luo Chiâs expression closely. âThe owner of that Mercedes-Benz isâ¦â
âLong Ao.â Luo Chi stretched his legs and leaned back. âJust as you guessed, itâs Long Ao.â
Xue Xue was not surprised.
If Luo Chi in his previous life was a tragic villain, then Yang Liuer and Long Ao are undoubtedly the male and female protagonists designated by the world.
Before this, Xue Xue couldnât quite grasp the script they were following. Now, it seemed likely to be a tale of deep, tortured love, with Luo Chi playing the pivotal role in their romantic storyline.
Everything suddenly made sense.
If the former gang leader truly told Luo Chi that he could seek assistance from Long Ao, then Long Ao has no valid reason to harm Luo Chi and Xue Manqing. So, Xue Xue has always leaned toward the possibility that someone is acting under Long Aoâs name, intending to completely escalate the conflict between the Tiger Gang and the Dragon Gang or seeking personal revenge.
But then Xue Xue thought of another possibility.
Based on Xue Manqingâs memories and the information she has gathered during these days, everything indicates that Long Ao is a highly cunning and suspicious man. Someone like He Quan would find it nearly impossible to deceive Long Ao and carry out significant actions under his nose.
Therefore, the kidnapping incident that took Xue Manqingâs life was likely a calculated move by Long Ao, who had already developed feelings for Yang Liuâer. It served a dual purpose: testing He Quanâs loyalty and achieving personal goals.
As for the Tiger Gang, Luo Chi did not ask him for help anyway, and he did not break his promise to the old gang leader.
âA manâs jealousy is really not inferior to that of a woman.â
ââ¦What?â
âAh.â Xue Xue pursed her lower lip when she realized that she had accidentally spoken out her thoughts. âNothing.â
âIs that so?â Luo Chi looked at her curiously. âI thought I heard you say something about a manâs jealousyâ¦â
ââ¦â
For the first time, Xue Xue felt that her loverâs keen hearing wasnât necessarily a good thing.
âYou heard wrong.â After a pause, Xue Xue changed the topic back on track. âSo, whatâs your plan now? The matter Yang Liuâer mentioned to you⦠itâs probably half true and half false. At the very least, you should consider that her relationship with Long Ao might not be entirely one-sided coercion but rather a mutual desire.â
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