Phoenix’s words beca more and more preposterous.
Xia Yangyang’s unease grew deeper as well.
Phoenix smiled, but then she said no more.
However, in her trance, the corners of her mouth bore a satisfied smile, casting a slight eeriness that Xia Yangyang could feel.
Xia Yangyang stayed in the room with Phoenix.
Still, she worried about Phoenix’s condition.
It was as if she was half awake, half living in her own delusion.
How much pain must one endure to split reality into two worlds?
Xia Yangyang didn’t know whether this was a good or bad thing.
Xia Yangyang tried asking, "Third sister, during your long ti in the Culture Hall, ’Mr. X’—have you ever heard this na?"
Xia Yangyang was just probing.
She had no intention of drawing any conclusions.
Phoenix furrowed her brows slightly and said, "It’s Ah Zhan."
Xia Yangyang was completely dumbfounded.
Why Xiao Zhan?
Phoenix explained in a low voice, "In the Culture Hall, we sotis use initials for convenience; Ah Zhan is X, second brother is L, I’m F, just like Xiao Qi is Z, except she is Assassin Z, a na that holds more clout in the circle."
Speaking of Xiao Zhan seed to spark a bit of curiosity in Phoenix.
Phoenix asked, "Why do you ask?"
Xia Yangyang’s mind raced, yet she was still confused.
How could Mr. X possibly be Xiao Zhan?
Xi Zijun had said that she found out Xi Jiaxin’s subordinates had email exchanges with Mr. X.
That would be the elder brother.
But how could it be the elder brother?
It all made no sense.
As Xia Yangyang remained silent,
a knock sounded at the door.
Xia Yangyang and Phoenix both turned their heads,
just to see Li Zhiqian.
Phoenix showed no expression.
She glanced over, turned away indifferently, and seed to sink back into her own world, falling silent.
Seeing Li Zhiqian, Xia Yangyang was inexplicably startled.
Then she stood up and called out, "Second brother."
Li Zhiqian’s mouth curled into a light smile, his deanor gentle as jade.
His eyes under the glasses also seed to gently crinkle into a line.
Li Zhiqian said, "Xiao Qi, I heard you had co over, so I ca to see you."
Xia Yangyang smiled, "Do you co here often, second brother?"
In fact, Xia Yangyang knew that since being discharged from the hospital, the Culture Hall had been greatly weakened.
Gao Huizhi’s body had not yet recovered.
Now, the one in charge of the Culture Hall was Li Zhiqian.
But Li Zhiqian seed very capable.
He managed everything perfectly.
Including issues on the island, all were organized by him.
Li Zhiqian said, "I co over whenever I have ti. Since godfather and Phoenix are here, I naturally pay more attention."
Xia Yangyang smiled, "Second brother, you are a busy man; you’ve really worked hard during this ti."
Li Zhiqian spoke in a calm tone, "Hard work is inevitable, but fortunately, Ah Shui is very progressive. Recently, he has taken on quite a few responsibilities for . I hope that in the future, he can stand on his own, and I can confidently entrust the Culture Hall to him to manage."
Xia Yangyang looked puzzled, "Second brother, are you going sowhere? You’re managing the Culture Hall well right now, why would you say sothing like this?"
Li Zhiqian appeared fatigued, "Xiao Qi, your second brother is tired. He wishes to live a commoner’s life. Here, there is power and influence, but after all, it’s not a life under the sun. Who knows, maybe one day... I’ll end up like the elder brother. Consider it a selfish decision by your second brother, but soday soon, I want to wash my hands of it all and leave the Culture Hall."
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