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Chapter 279 The mastermind behind it all is actually my own uncle? (Please subscribe)
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves and spilled into the courtyard.

Xu Ye got up early, packed his luggage simply, and put a few changes of clothes in a small backpack.

Zhu Lin also got up. She went into the kitchen, wanting to prepare breakfast for Xu Ye, but her hands were trembling slightly.

The movements that were once practiced skillfully appeared somewhat clumsy today.

She cooked Xu Ye's favorite porridge, fried two eggs, and thoughtfully prepared a side of pickled vegetables.

When Xu Ye walked into the kitchen, he saw a table full of breakfast and felt a warmth in his heart.

He walked up behind Zhu Lin and gently hugged her: "Sister Lin, don't bother, I'll just grab something to eat."

Zhu Lin turned around, her eyes slightly red: "No, you'll be gone for two weeks. You need to eat well to have the strength."

The two sat facing each other, eating breakfast in silence. Occasionally their eyes would meet, and a thousand words were conveyed in that silent gaze.

After breakfast, Xu Ye picked up his backpack, and Zhu Lin insisted on taking him to the meeting point.

Xu Ye was deeply moved and rode Zhu Lin's bicycle to take her to the factory.

Along the way, the two chatted about the film studio and filming.

Upon arriving at the designated meeting point at the factory, the workers had already gathered one after another.

Xu Ye saw the deputy factory director Zhang and went up to greet him.

Deputy Factory Director Zhang patted Xu Ye on the shoulder: "Xiao Xu, you must study hard in Shanghai this time and try to bring back all the new technologies."

Xu Ye smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, Director Zhang, I will definitely live up to the factory's expectations."

Zhu Lin stood aside, watching Xu Ye talk with his coworkers, feeling a mix of emotions.

She knew that this separation might lead to unforeseen consequences.

Just as the car started moving, Zhu Lin couldn't hold back any longer. She ran to the car window and shouted to Xu Ye, "Xu Ye, you must come back safely. I'm waiting for you!"

Xu Ye looked at Zhu Lin's worried face and nodded firmly: "Sister Lin, don't worry, wait for me to come back. I will call the film studio!"

The car slowly started moving, and Xu Ye's gaze remained fixed on Zhu Lin until her figure disappeared from sight.

Before long, the car arrived at the train station, where they needed to transfer to a train heading south.

In the sky, an eagle was following Xu Ye.

Xu Ye left Ying Gu in the capital and sent Ying Yong to Shanghai with him.

At their speed, keeping up with the train is quite easy; after all, that's how they've always done it.

Besides Ying Yong, Xu Ye also brought Jin Hou along.

This time, he had a premonition that he might meet Wong Ho-ming.

After thinking it over, Xu Ye concluded that Huang Haoming was probably not in Beijing.

The train swayed and rattled all the way, taking a long time to reach Shanghai.

Upon arrival, Xu Ye and his group were accommodated in a guesthouse near their study location.

After settling in quickly, Xu Ye did not rest immediately like the other workers, but went to the courtyard of the guesthouse alone.

He looked around, secretly on guard, feeling that this trip to Shanghai was not so simple.

Meanwhile, back in Beijing, Zhu Lin was restless all day after returning home.

She sat in the courtyard, looking at the stone bench where Xu Ye often sat, her mind filled with his image.

Julie noticed her sister's unusual behavior and asked her with concern, but Zhu Lin just shook her head and refused to say anything more.

That night, Zhu Lin lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. She got up, went to the window, looked at the night sky outside, and silently prayed for Xu Ye's safety.

Xu Ye, on the other hand, was not affected in any way in Shanghai.

While his coworkers were sleeping, he went into his machine workshop and continued working on his equipment.

The next day, Xu Ye arrived at the study location early.

The instructor was a seasoned technical expert who explained things in a clear and concise manner.

Although Xu Ye listened attentively, a knot remained in his heart.

During breaks, he deliberately struck up conversations with students from other regions, trying to find out if they had similar experiences of being suddenly assigned to study in Shanghai.

However, everyone's experiences seemed normal, which made Xu Ye even more puzzled.

Over the next few days, Xu Ye worked hard to learn new technologies while keeping a close eye on everything around him.

He noticed that during every break between classes or mealtime, there was always a strange figure loitering nearby. It seemed casual, but Xu Ye always felt that the other person was watching him.

That evening, Xu Ye made an excuse to go for a walk and left the guesthouse.

He deliberately circled the streets a few times, and after confirming that someone was following him, he suddenly quickened his pace and turned into a small alley.

Seeing Xu Ye enter the alley, the follower hesitated for a moment and then followed him in.

The moment he stepped into the alley, Xu Ye rushed out from the shadows and grabbed the man's collar: "Who are you? Why are you following me?"

The stalker was clearly taken aback by Xu Ye's sudden attack and said in a panic, "I... I was just following orders, I really don't know anything else."

Seeing the other person's nervous appearance, Xu Ye knew that he wouldn't be able to get any useful information out of him.

He released his grip and warned, "Tell the people who sent you not to try anything funny, or I won't let this go."

After saying that, Xu Ye turned and left, leaving his pursuer standing there at a loss.

Back at the guesthouse, Xu Ye lay on the bed, unable to calm down for a long time.

He knew his guess was right; there was indeed something wrong with this trip to Shanghai.

But after warning that person tonight, Xu Ye found that Huang Haoming still hadn't taken any action.

This frustrated him, because he felt that Huang Haoming was not the kind of person who would give up easily.

The more you discover something, the more you should take action.

Only in this way can it be consistent with his actions.

Two weeks have passed, and Xu Ye's studies in Shanghai are nearing their end, but Huang Haoming has not taken any action.

At the same time, no more stalkers appeared.

This puzzled him greatly; he wondered what Huang Haoming was really up to.

On the day before the end of the course, Xu Ye was still methodically organizing her study materials, preparing for the final graduation assessment.

The assessment covered all the new technologies he had learned during this period. With his solid foundation and diligent study, Xu Ye was confident that he would pass the assessment smoothly.

After the assessment, Xu Ye returned to the guesthouse and was about to pack his luggage when there was a knock on his door.

Upon opening the door, a middle-aged man, dressed in a sharp suit, stood in the doorway with a serious expression and a mysterious look in his eyes.

"Comrade Xu Ye, hello. I am the staff member in charge of this technical exchange and coordination in Shanghai. I would like to discuss some important matters with you privately. Is this a convenient time for you?" the man said politely.

Xu Ye's heart was filled with alarm bells, but he remained calm on the surface and stepped aside to invite the man into the house.

After entering the room, the man first looked around to make sure no one was there, then took a document from his briefcase and handed it to Xu Ye.

"This is a special invitation from a company that greatly appreciates your technical skills."

"They hope to further discuss cooperation with you and provide you with broader development opportunities," the man explained.

Xu Ye opened it and glanced at it, then couldn't help but shudder.

"Hong Kong Island?"

"You want me to go to Hong Kong Island?"

Xu Ye never expected things to turn out this way.

"Yes, your uncle asked me to pass on a message to you." "Persuade your parents to agree to go abroad. If they are willing, your uncle has a way to get them to leave with you."

boom!
Xu Ye felt as if a thunderclap had struck his head, leaving him buzzing.

It's not Huang Haoming; none of this has anything to do with Huang Haoming.

It was his uncle, He Wenshu.

The mastermind behind it all was none other than his own uncle.

The goal wasn't to kill himself, but to get himself and his parents out of the country.

In her past life, He Wenshu had done the same thing, but not this early.

In the 1980s, they went back to China to visit relatives, but they were unable to contact Xu Ye.

By the time Xu Ye found out, they had already gone abroad and gotten into trouble.

"Was it his doing to get me sent to the capital?" Xu Ye asked directly.

This person should be fairly well understood.

"Yes and no. Old He's goal was to send you to the far northwest, but he didn't expect you to refuse."

"The misunderstanding arose because of unclear communication. In addition, the operators are also worried about being exposed, and the other party has another identity."

Another identity?

Isn't that a spy from somewhere?

Xu Ye's heart tightened, and he immediately sensed something was wrong.

If this gets dug up later, my family might be affected as well.

Good intentions gone wrong!

Xu Ye naturally knew that his uncle definitely didn't want his family to suffer in China and wanted to get them out of the country.

However, Xu Ye knew that his father would not leave no matter what.

He won't leave, and Xu Ye's mother won't leave either.

Could he really abandon so many people and leave on his own?
"Are they in Hong Kong or the United States right now?" Xu Ye asked directly.

“Hong Kong Island is just a temporary stop. Old Ho is still undecided and feels that staying on Hong Kong Island is too dangerous.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Ye was overjoyed.

"Could you help me deliver a letter to him?" Xu Ye asked quickly.

"You can pass on the message, but keep it brief."

Xu Ye nodded, mentally prepared his thoughts, and then wrote down the content.

The goal was simple: to keep his maternal uncle and maternal grandfather's family on Hong Kong Island.

After all, Hong Kong Island will be returned to China in the future, which is better than going to the US.

In their past lives, they were shot and killed by Americans, and only one cousin survived.

If he stays on Hong Kong Island, he can go there once this area opens up.

Moreover, it can help you.

Going to the US side would be too troublesome to contact them.

In his letter, he not only pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of the two places, but also said that the family would be reunited in five years at most.

This would increase the likelihood that his uncle would stay in Hong Kong.

Unfortunately, the letter couldn't be sent directly.

Otherwise, Xu Ye could mark the letter and have the Empress follow it, taking the eagle with her to directly contact her uncle.

"By the way, are there any clean people in your capital? I want to investigate someone," Xu Ye asked casually.

The other party thought for a moment, then wrote down an address and name and handed it to Xu Ye.

“There isn’t one in the capital, but there is someone here who received a favor from your uncle. Originally, we were going to have him contact you, but his current status is rather sensitive.”

"If you want to investigate someone, you can go directly to him and just mention your uncle's name."

“He has his own connections in the capital, so he can definitely help you.”

Huang Haoming and Xu Ye also wanted to investigate.

"Thanks." Xu Ye happily took out a lighter and lit the note.

Since I've already memorized it, there's no need to carry it with me.

Seeing Xu Ye's cautious demeanor, the other party revealed a satisfied smile.

"Then I wish you a safe journey home." He said, patting Xu Ye on the shoulder.

After the man left, Xu Ye sat on the edge of the bed, unable to calm down for a long time.

He gazed at the bustling Shanghai street scene outside the window, but his thoughts were somewhat chaotic.

Now he understood that his trip to Shanghai was actually arranged by his uncle, but this unexpected truth did not make him feel at ease; instead, it brought him more complicated considerations.

He knew his father's deep affection for this land and that he would never leave easily.

My mother and father have always had a deep and loving relationship. If my father doesn't leave, my mother will naturally stay as well.

As for myself, there's even less chance I'll leave.

He loves this land; it is where his parents are, where his roots are, where the people he loves are, and where he cares about his career.

Xu Ye picked up the water glass on the table, took a big gulp, and tried to calm himself down.

He remembered the man who had received favors from his uncle, and an idea came to him.

Perhaps it would be wise to investigate Huang Haoming first. He might discover more clues related to his uncle's plan and also take this opportunity to understand the complexity of his current situation.

He then asked the person in charge for leave and went directly to the place according to the address given by the man.

It was a small teahouse located in an old alleyway in Shanghai, surrounded by a rich atmosphere of daily life.

Xu Ye walked into the supply and marketing cooperative and, based on the description given by the man, quickly identified a middle-aged man sitting in a corner.

The man, dressed in a simple Zhongshan suit and wearing black-rimmed glasses, was intently reading the newspaper in his hands.

Xu Ye stepped forward and said politely, "Excuse me, are you Uncle Li? I am Xu Ye. My uncle, He Wenshu, asked me to come and see you."

The man looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He then put down his newspaper, smiled, and stood up to greet him: "Oh, Xiao Xu, please sit down. Your uncle has finally sent you to see me."

After the two sat down, Xu Ye got straight to the point: "Uncle Li, to be honest, I've run into some trouble in Beijing. There's a guy named Huang Haoming who's been targeting me, and I'd like to ask you to help me investigate him."

Uncle Li frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Huang Haoming? That name sounds familiar."

"Okay, Xiao Xu, don't worry. Your uncle has been kind to me, so your business is my business."

"However, the investigation will take some time. How can I contact you then?"

Xu Ye hesitated for a moment and realized that making contact was indeed a problem.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Ye took a whistle off his neck and handed it to the other person.

"Uncle, come with me to the street." With that, Xu Ye walked outside.

The other person decisively followed and walked outside with Xu Ye.

After the two entered an alley, Xu Ye asked the other person to blow a whistle.

Before long, Yingwu descended from the sky and landed in Xu Ye's hands.

(End of this chapter)