Marriage Seduction Addiction

Lu Xingyan did not forget what Jiang Beiheng said immediately; on the contrary, he pondered it for a long time afterward.

Some things happened so fast that he didn't even have time to react.

Ji Yan's agreement to come to California naturally delighted him, but he did not expect that as soon as the two of them got off the plane, the video of Yan Shiyu "murdering his mother" had already spread all over the internet.

It's clear that Yan Shiyu really didn't want to wait a moment longer.

That's why Ji Yan has been somewhat distracted these past two days in California.

Lu Xingyan had originally planned a rich and comfortable itinerary for her, hoping she could relax and unwind. Now, he had to cancel most of the plans, seeing that she couldn't help but pay attention to the chaotic comments online.

Even though she no longer remembers the past and has a deep conflict with Yan Shiyu due to Old Master Yan's deliberate provocation, in Lu Xingyan's heart, she is still the Xu Xingyang he knew before.

Even if she refuses to admit it now, he knows she can definitely distinguish right from wrong and good from bad.

Although he believed that getting involved with someone like Yan Shiyu would not benefit either her or Tang Xu, he was very willing to help implement Yan Shiyu's proposal.

But seeing Ji Yan's concern, he couldn't help but ask her, "If you want to go back to Huai City, I can go back with you again."

"No need," Ji Yan replied quickly. "What's there to see? Given the established facts, some things were bound to happen sooner or later. I should have seen it coming a long time ago."

She spoke these words with remarkable fluency and naturalness, as if she had already rehearsed them many times in her mind. Therefore, Lu Xingyan had nothing more to say and could only reluctantly assume that she was telling the truth.

Jiang Beiheng's rapid appearance was another surprise to Lu Xingyan.

Having finally brought Ji Yan to California and escaped the people and things in Huai City, he naturally didn't want Ji Yan to have any further connection with them. Therefore, when Jiang Beiheng appeared, his first reaction was to reject him, and before Jiang Beiheng could take any action, he had already cut off all ways he could contact Ji Yan.

However, he had to admit that some of what Jiang Beiheng said made sense.

He grew up in a happy and harmonious family. His parents had a good relationship and doted on him as their son. Therefore, he never knew what loneliness or lack of love was.

However, he couldn't be sure what Ji Yan's mindset was.

Even if she doesn't show it, but... wouldn't she feel lonely growing up in that kind of environment?
From childhood to adulthood, her life was never in her own hands. At that time, she was young and under the control of others, so she had no choice.

But what if she had a choice?
If she knew that she originally had a choice, but her selfishness caused her to lose that opportunity, would she really hate him as Jiang Beiheng said?

Lu Xingyan couldn't help but think about this question, but he also couldn't easily ask her.

After all, her life has already been full of ups and downs. What kind of turmoil would it cause if she joined the Jiang family?

Lu Xingyan couldn't be sure, so he couldn't make a decision.

So the next evening, when he accompanied Ji Yan to dinner at a carefully selected restaurant, he unexpectedly saw Shen Tao, whom he had seen the night before, with Jiang Beiheng, and subconsciously frowned.

Seeing Shen Tao's gaze locked onto him and walking straight towards them, Lu Xingyan immediately and discreetly notified someone to stop him outside the restaurant.

Shen Tao quickly disappeared from his sight.

However, not long after, Lu Xingyan received a message on his phone saying that Shen Tao demanded to see him, otherwise he would relentlessly spread certain things. Upon seeing such threatening words, Lu Xingyan instantly had a plan in mind for how to deal with Shen Tao, but still took the opportunity to leave the table halfway through the meal and went outside the restaurant.

Shen Tao had been restrained in the car by his men and was completely immobilized. However, when he saw Lu Xingyan, he couldn't help but jump up and angrily questioned, "What did you do to Lao Jiang?"

The next second, Shen Tao was pushed back down. However, Lu Xingyan, who had been keeping a cold face, turned her head slightly after hearing this and asked him again, "What did you say?"

"What are you pretending for?" Shen Tao said, panting heavily. "I remember everything you said yesterday. Old Jiang disappeared after we met. I know who you are. You're the son of the Lu family, and you have the ability to do these things! But don't forget the Jiang family's prestige and status in Huai City! Even if we can't do anything to you here, are you sure your Lu family has completely severed ties with the country? Are you sure you can withstand the Jiang family's retaliation?"

Lu Xingyan didn't react much to being suddenly accused like this; his only focus was on the word "disappeared" that Shen Tao had mentioned.

"Missing?" He glanced at Shen Tao. "Really missing or faking it? Or do you think you can achieve something by using this method?"

"Then I'll have to ask you!" Shen Tao glared at him angrily. "What threat did he pose to you that made you do something like this! Do you think the Lu family can really control everything? Santiago isn't even a member of the Lu family!"

Seeing Shen Tao's reaction, Lu Xingyan's doubts finally began to waver, because judging from the man's reaction, what he said really didn't seem like a lie.

"Jiang Beiheng is really missing?" Lu Xingyan looked at him. "Last night?"

"You're asking me?" Shen Tao said through gritted teeth.

Lu Xingyan didn't ask him any more questions, but instead turned around and made a phone call.

Not long after, a surveillance video was sent to his phone. When he opened it, he saw footage of Jiang Beiheng being forcibly taken away from the hotel the previous night.

So it seems this is indeed true, but we just don't know who the mastermind behind it all is...?
Lu Xingyan had a vague guess in her mind, but she wasn't sure. After thinking it over, she found Yan Shiyu's number and tried dialing it.

The call was not connected.

This was actually a tacit understanding that he and Yan Shiyu had reached earlier.

After Tang Xu and Ji Yan had both left Yan Shiyu's world, he no longer needed to maintain any contact with Yan Shiyu.

They were originally strangers, but they had the opportunity to join forces because of someone they both cared about. Now, everything has almost settled down, and the two of them should indeed have no further contact. Whatever Yan Shiyu does is none of his business.

After hanging up the unanswered call, Lu Xingyan seemed to calm down a bit.

Upon closer reflection, this doesn't seem to be Yan Shiyu's style. After all, if someone like him wanted to take such direct revenge, he would have done so long ago. Why wait until now?
Jiang Beiheng, a prominent figure, had caused a stir in Huai City's economy when news of his illness first broke. Now, he has disappeared and is suspected of being kidnapped.

Could Yan Shiyu not have considered the uproar that such news would cause once it spread?
But, but...

The more Lu Xingyan thought about it, the more his doubts suddenly grew wildly.

If Yan Shiyu really did this...

Does that mean he's really gone mad? (End of Chapter)