âHuMing, when are you coming back to school?â
Ye QiuXue looked at him, a bit of anticipation in her gaze.
But HuMing just waved a hand casually, âIâll go back eventually, just not yet.â He glanced at Ye QiuXue, a faint hint of emotion in his eyes. âSee you next time, Ye QiuXue.â
âYeah, see you next time.â
Ye QiuXue believed that once things with Lee Tian were resolved, HuMing would come back to school like normal. She turned, quietly closed the door, and leaned against the window, watching his silhouette fade away.
---
Meanwhile, Lee Tian had sought out Yu YueLuo in person, trying to understand the full story behind everything that had happened.
During this time, his company was nearing collapse, and many in the Lee family were dissatisfied with him, even calling for his removal.
Lee Tian had long since lost the will to manage the business. Right now, all he wanted was revenge against HuMing and the Han family!
Yet, HuMing was slippery. From the Han familyâs doorstep, Lee Tian hadnât even caught a glimpse of him.
It was as if HuMing knew he was there and was purposely staying inside.
Returning home, Lee Tian calmed himself and thought things over carefully.
How had HuMing managed all this? He couldnât have pulled off so much if he were working alone.
And how had someone gotten into his home? Heâd secured his safe and hadnât allowed anyone inside aside from work matters.
Lee Tian closed his eyes, searching his memory for any suspicious person.
Suddenly, someone came to mindâa prime suspect.
He took out his phone and sent a message to his hired men, only to be met with silence. It was as if his messages had vanished into thin air!
Seeing this, Lee Tianâs eyes widened, his fists clenching with bitterness.
Now, he was truly alone; even his own men had betrayed him!
Liang Feng had likely already relocated his wife and child. Even if Lee Tian tried to find them now, itâd be too late.
Lee Tian was sure this was all HuMingâs doing. Without HuMing, none of this wouldâve happened.
Now, all Lee Tian wanted was to tear HuMing to pieces.
But he needed a way to draw HuMing out. If HuMing wanted to hide, then heâd force him to come out!
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Lately, Han ShuYi had also noticed something unusual about Lee Tian.
On several occasions, heâd seen Lee Tian lurking in the shadows as he left school.
[Is that guy stalking me?]
Han ShuYi frowned, a heavy look on his face.
He wasnât sure what Lee Tian was planning, but if his fatherâs words were right, Lee Tian was desperate enough to do anything.
Moreover, heâd just broken off the engagement with Li Yue, leaving Lee Tian with no allies.
According to his father, the Lee family was on the verge of collapse and would soon be acquired by someone else.
Lee Tian was now nothing but a desperate man on the run.
As his car slowly drove him home, Han ShuYi received a message.
His classmates seemed to be planning a gathering, and many had already agreed to it.
After all, the honors class had intense academic pressure, and going out was a good way to unwind.
As one of the core class members, Han ShuYiâs decision would influence many others.
He glanced at HuMingâs closed door.
He remembered that HuMing had recently gained the favor of many classmates.
At this rate, HuMingâs past reputation would be completely wiped away!
Naturally, Han ShuYi didnât want to see things turn out this way. Although he didnât know why HuMing hadnât yet returned to school, this was a good opportunity.
[Iâll be going.]
Meanwhile, in his room, HuMing read Han ShuYiâs message.
He was very satisfied with Han ShuYiâs decisionâafter all, this would give Lee Tian the perfect chance to make his move.
Of course, Lee Tian hated him, but he also hated the Han family.
If he could capture Han ShuYi, that would be a new bargaining chip for Lee Tian.
HuMing rubbed his chin, his eyes sharp with intent.
Just then, his phone rang.
HuMing picked it up and saw that Liang Feng was calling him.
âLee Tian has likely figured out what weâre up to on this end.â
âMm, stay hidden for now. Iâll handle the rest.â
âAre you sure? I can help you.â
âNo need. I work better alone, and others would only get in my way.â
HuMing sounded arrogant, but he was simply being honest.
He could execute his plan flawlessly, but if anyone else was involved, things could go wrong, forcing him to clean up after them. That would just add unnecessary work for him.
âAlright. How should I contact you after this?â
âIâll find you when the time comes.â
âUnderstood.â
Liang Feng didnât ask any more questions. The fact that HuMing was even sharing this much was more than enough.
While he was curious about HuMingâs true identity, he understood that some things were best left aloneâit wouldnât benefit him to dig any deeper.
Right now, he was at the high-speed rail station with his wife and child, waiting for their train. Soon, they would leave this wretched place behind. seaÊá´h thÑ NôvelFire.nÑt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
It was a city that had brought him wealth but kept him bound for so long.
âHope that bastard Lee Tian rots in hell.â
Liang Feng muttered under his breath while his wife and child beside him eagerly watched for the trainâs arrival.
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Under a sky of lightning and thunder, Han YunXi stood staring at the distant cliff, where, just ahead of her, Lee Tian was gripping Han ShuYiâs throat with a crushing force, preventing him from making a sound.
Han ShuYiâs face had turned a sickly purple, clearly struggling for air.
Lee Tianâs mouth moved as he taunted him, but Han YunXi couldnât make out the words.
Just as she stepped forward, HuMing suddenly appeared from behind at the edge of the cliff.
He grabbed Lee Tianâs hand, which held a gleaming dagger!
HuMingâs face was strained as he struggled to stop Lee Tian, who was thrashing like a madman, trying to plunge the dagger into HuMingâs chest.
As HuMingâs strength waned, he suddenly turned to Han YunXi and gave her a faint smile.
That smile sent a chill through her, a cold sweat breaking out across her body.
She instinctively reached out, but HuMing pushed Lee Tian, and together, they tumbled over the cliffâs edge!
âNo!â
Han YunXiâs eyes shot open, and she shouted instinctively, her whole body tense like a startled animal.
She looked around her familiar room, gasping for breath, her back drenched in cold sweat.
Fortunately, it was just a nightmare...