The next morning, bright and early.
Ji Xueyun knocked on Bai Zihe’s door.
“Second Senior Sister, what is this…”
Bai Zihe’s eyes lit up as he saw Ji Xueyun before him.
Ji Xueyun was already beautiful, not to the point of exaggeration if one were to call her a beauty who could make fish sink, birds fall, the moon hide, and flowers blush.
And today, she had put in extra effort with her grooming. Her lips were naturally red, her eyebrows naturally verdant, her skin like snow, and her teeth like shelled pearls…
Beautiful.
Too beautiful.
All words felt pale in comparison.
Even Bai Zihe was stunned for a few seconds.
“What, am I not pretty?”
Ji Xueyun turned around, saying with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Bai Zihe dared not utter a single word of disagreement. He immediately replied truthfully, “Beautiful, incredibly beautiful, doubly so!”
“You smooth talker!”
Ji Xueyun’s face flushed slightly as she chided him. Then, she changed the subject, “Little Junior Brother, seeing as it’s not easy for me to come to Suzhou and Hangzhou, why don’t you take me around?”
Bai Zihe thought for a moment, realizing he had no pressing matters, and agreed.
Not long after the two left Tenglong Bay.
A handsome young man strode in with an air of confidence. It was Ouyang Wushuang.
And Yue Rushuang had been waiting for him.
“Shuang’er.”
Ouyang Wushuang’s gaze fell upon Yue Rushuang’s flawless face. A hint of greed flashed in his eyes, and he smiled wickedly, “We haven’t seen each other for such a short time, and you’ve become even more beautiful!”
Yue Rushuang offered a faint smile, not replying.
She was contemplating how to begin.
But Ouyang Wushuang gave her no chance, getting straight to the point, “Shuang’er, I know you want me to protect Bai Zihe.”
“Let me tell you my conditions directly.”
“As long as you are willing to marry me, I can guarantee his life will be safe.”
“Otherwise…”
Ouyang Wushuang did not finish his sentence, looking at Yue Rushuang with amusement.
He was confident that Yue Rushuang understood his meaning.
Yue Rushuang thought to herself, as expected.
In fact, when she had sent him a message, Yue Rushuang had already prepared herself for this.
Yet, when the moment truly arrived, it still felt so difficult.
Yue Rushuang fell silent.
Ouyang Wushuang did not give her much time, pressing her, “Shuang’er, my time is very limited, you know this.”
A hint of displeasure flashed across Yue Rushuang’s face, but it quickly faded.
There was no choice; she had no other options.
Yue Rushuang gritted her teeth and said, “Alright, I promise you.”
“As long as you keep Little Junior Brother safe, I am willing to marry you. But if you go back on your word, I will not let you off!”
Ouyang Wushuang’s lips curved slightly, and he stated with no room for doubt, “Then come with me.”
As for Yue Rushuang’s threat…
Ouyang Wushuang paid it no mind.
He did not truly love Yue Rushuang; he was merely interested in Xuantian Pavilion’s intelligence network.
Once he had Xuantian Pavilion under his control, a mere Yue Rushuang would not be able to cause much of a stir.
With his status and position, he never lacked beautiful women.
The two, one after the other, entered the Mercedes-Benz vehicle by the roadside.
The Suzhou and Hangzhou of today had shed their past decadence, with a prosperous economy and bustling streets.
Ji Xueyun moved through it like a young girl, pulling Bai Zihe to look at this, then wanting to try that, utterly delighted.
But as they shopped, Bai Zihe began to notice something amiss.
Today’s Second Senior Sister…
The contrast with her usual self was too great, so much so that it felt deliberate.
Bai Zihe immediately recalled Ouyang Wushuang, whom Xue’er had told him about last night.
He stopped at once and asked, “Second Senior Sister, are you hiding something from me?”
Ji Xueyun’s eyes darted away, but she replied innocently, “No, what could I be hiding from you?”
Bai Zihe uttered four words: “Ouyang Wushuang.”
Ji Xueyun’s pupils constricted sharply. Although they quickly returned to normal, Bai Zihe still noticed.
“Second Senior Sister, you can’t fool me!”
Bai Zihe grew a little angry. “If you still consider me your junior brother, then don’t keep this from me!”
Seeing his genuine anger, Ji Xueyun sighed and said helplessly, “Alright, I’ll tell you then.”
“Last night, Fifth Junior Sister received news from Xuantian Pavilion.”
“The capital’s military department issued a new decree, ordering Ouyang Wushuang to apprehend you.”
“Ouyang Wushuang is powerful, and you are no match for him. However, he is infatuated with Fifth Junior Sister, so…”
At this point, Ji Xueyun, worried Bai Zihe might be angry, glanced up at him.
Bai Zihe listened, his heart filled with anxiety, and urged, “So what, Second Senior Sister, tell me!”
“So…”
A hint of sadness flickered in Ji Xueyun’s eyes. “Fifth Junior Sister decided to marry Ouyang Wushuang in exchange for him sparing your life.”
“Now, they should be leaving the city soon.”
She then tried to comfort Bai Zihe, “Little Junior Brother, Fifth Junior Sister did it all for you…”
Upon hearing this, Bai Zihe was both anxious and enraged.
He directly interrupted Ji Xueyun, “Second Senior Sister, if they want to arrest me, let them come.”
“I, Bai Zihe, live between heaven and earth; I will bear my own responsibilities!”
Without delay, he immediately dialed Zhan Tianlong’s number.
“Tianlong, I command you.”
“To seal off the entire city of Suzhou and Hangzhou with the utmost speed. Do not let anyone leave the city, regardless of their mode of transport!”
Hearing his anxious tone, Zhan Tianlong understood the gravity of the situation and immediately responded, “Young Master, I will make arrangements immediately!”
With a single command.
The city was sealed!
The airport was closed to flights, customs was closed to entry and exit, and high-speed rail stations were closed.
The entire city of Suzhou and Hangzhou became like an iron bucket.
Let alone people.
Even a stray dog would have to tuck its tail and stay obediently within the city limits.
At the entrance to the highway leading out of the city.
Ouyang Wushuang’s Mercedes-Benz had just reached this point when it was stopped by soldiers. He was furious.
“Get out of the way.”
“Otherwise, don’t blame me for being impolite!”
With the prey almost in his grasp, Ouyang Wushuang revealed his ferocious nature.
A soldier stepped forward, bowed, and replied coldly, “I’m sorry, we are under orders from our superior officers not to let anyone leave Suzhou and Hangzhou.”
“Therefore, please turn back.”
Ouyang Wushuang reversed the car a few meters, his face contorted in rage.
The next moment.
He suddenly slammed on the accelerator.
Roar—
With a roar of the engine, the Mercedes-Benz shot forward like an arrow, crashing into the human wall formed by the soldiers.
The soldiers, seeing him reverse, thought he intended to turn back.
They never expected Ouyang Wushuang to force his way through, and a group of them were immediately sent flying.
And ahead.
The highway entrance was just within reach.
Once the car was on the highway, it would be an open sea for fish to leap and a vast sky for birds to fly!
A triumphant smile appeared on Ouyang Wushuang’s face.
But at that very moment.
A white figure suddenly appeared in front, blocking the path.
It was Bai Zihe!
Yue Rushuang saw him and cried out in shock, “Stop, stop quickly, he is my Little Junior Brother!”
However.
Ouyang Wushuang paid her no heed.
He even floored the accelerator.
The Mercedes-Benz’s speed surged, approaching two hundred kilometers per hour, charging towards Bai Zihe with resolute force!