She had a thousand questions in her heart, but her mind was groggy, so she didn’t ask further.
Upon returning ho, she collapsed into bed, her body feeling as if it had fallen apart as various dull aches erged. After changing into a loose nightgown, she discovered large patches of bruises on her legs. Though they had been treated, the pain was still unbearable. Utterly exhausted, she soon fell into a deep sleep.
In the study, Wan Donglin looked extrely grim.
Zhang Xiang spoke softly, "After the truck fell into the river, the driver suffocated to death. The verdict was excessive drinking and operational error. On the surface, it looked like a complete accident. There were no signs of human intervention."
But could things really be that simple?
Moreover, with the driver dead, all leads were completely severed.
However, an overwhelming sense of foreboding had begun to spread deep within his heart.
"Young Master, you must get to Ruo City imdiately. We cannot afford any delay."
Wan Donglin paced back and forth, his eyebrows deeply furrowed. They were only one step away; they couldn’t afford to fail at this critical juncture. Otherwise, all their previous efforts would be for naught, and the subsequent situation would beco exceedingly perilous.
"I can’t say for sure if this incident is related to Old Zhou, but that faction is now suppressing the Wan Family in every conceivable way. Waves of public opinion attacks keep coming. Furthermore, so assets we haven’t had ti to manage are being forcibly sold off at rock-bottom prices. If this goes on, I’m afraid we’ll lose all standing in the country..."
The intent was clear: if you wanted to leave, they would completely uproot you, leaving no chance for a coback.
Zhang Xiang spoke very cautiously, "But Madam’s intention is that the priority right now is safety first; we mustn’t act impulsively."
Wan Donglin did not respond.
After a while, he turned around. "We’re only missing a quarter of the data. We must get our hands on this part."
Zhang Xiang’s complexion changed. "Young Master... this is too dangerous..."
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Regardless, I intend to try once more."
No danger could compare to being completely uprooted. If they could obtain the data, the trump card would be theirs, and it would be uncertain who would ultimately prevail.
Zhang Xiang attempted to dissuade him, but he was well aware of the Young Master’s temperant.
「That night, Wan Donglin spent the entire ti in the study.」
When Yan Xixi opened her eyes, the morning sun was already shining brightly outside.
Wind blew in from the open window, and she clearly saw a vast expanse of roses in full bloom, their flowers swaying on the branches, forming an endless, brilliant red sea.
She heard footsteps and, sitting up in bed, saw Wan Donglin. He had grown stubble overnight and looked slightly haggard. His injured arm was casually wrapped in gauze, and his eyes were bloodshot.
Seeing her awake, he softly asked, "Xixi, does it still hurt?"
She shook her head. "Scruffy oaf, did you not sleep all night?"
He smiled as he climbed into bed and pulled her into his arms. "See, I’m about to sleep. Be good and sleep with for a while."
A certain soone’s Devil Palm extended, making her giggle.
Her large nightgown was quickly vanquished.
She mumbled, "Scruffy oaf, what are you up to?"
He shot her an annoyed glance. "I’m exhausted. Stop seducing ."
"..."
This guy! He stripped her clothes off as soon as he got into bed and then had the nerve to turn the tables on her?
However, a certain soone was quite content just hugging her, chuckling, "It’s warr like this, understand?"
She was speechless. It was already March, almost sumr; was there really a need to huddle together for warmth?
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