Star Abyss Walker

Chapter 305 Lu Xiaobei's Predicament
Get up and go out.

Lin Qingying was indeed cooking. She was carefully following the recipe and making a braised mandarin fish, afraid of making a mistake in any step, so much so that she didn't even notice my presence.

Sneak attack!

He darted forward, embraced her slender waist from behind, and gently rested his chin on her shoulder.

"Are you awake?"

Lin Qingying smiled slightly, tilted her head and touched her cheek to mine, and said, "Go wash up quickly, dinner will be served soon, try my cooking."

"Okay, my Ying is so virtuous!"

"Hmph, sweet talk!"

After washing up, I originally planned to offer some pointers, but Lin Qingying disagreed, saying that I had to do it myself the first time. So I could only sit on the sofa and wait for dinner.

Soon after, Lin Qingying finished her work and placed several dishes on the table.

They put a lot of thought into it: a braised mandarin fish, a chicken stew with edamame, a stir-fried pumpkin with green peppers, and a bowl of fragrant winter melon and pork rib soup.

She served herself two bowls of rice and said with a smile, "What's your opinion?"

"Ahem, as a beginner, the presentation of the dishes is already quite impressive. The color, aroma, and taste are definitely not a problem."

"Taste it?"

"Ah."

I started to taste the food. The first bite was of the garlic-flavored fish meat. I was slightly taken aback when I put the fish meat in my mouth. The taste was alright, but... it seemed a little sour.

Then I quickly sampled the other three dishes.

"How is it?" she asked expectantly.

"Perfect! I haven't had such delicious home-cooked food in ages!"

"is it?"

Lin Qingying also tried it, and immediately frowned, saying, "Ding Han, don't try to coax me like a little girl, okay? I want to hear the truth."

I almost forgot, she was born with the script of a leading lady.

"The mandarin fish had a bit too much vinegar, making it a little sour, and the frying temperature was also slightly below par. The edamame and chicken pieces were really good; you have a real talent for this dish, and it should be a staple in your repertoire. The green peppers in the green pepper and pumpkin shreds weren't spicy enough, so they were bland. The pork rib soup was a bit fishy; you could optimize the amount and timing of the cooking wine."

"Okay, that's the answer I wanted."

She took out her notebook and actually wrote down all the shortcomings I mentioned.

This is taking it way too seriously, making me, someone who cooks casually, feel a little ashamed.

"Overall, the taste is pretty good, better than the food at a typical home-style restaurant, really, especially the ingredients..."

Looking at the ingredients, the fish was wild mandarin fish and the chicken was free-range chicken. Lin Qingying didn't consider the price at all when buying the ingredients. How wonderful, money makes people happy.

"Then eat more."

"You too, I'll make sure you finish all the rice in your bowl."

"Oh? There's so much rice... I'll share some with you."

"Too much, too much!!"

After dinner, the two of them washed the dishes together.

After that, Lin Qingying turned on her computer and started another conference call, while I sat to the side playing on my phone.

"drop!"

A message came from a storyteller: "Boss, are you there?"

"I'm here, what's up?"

"I need to talk to you. How about we grab some mutton soup near your place?"

"Okay, come here."

I immediately sent him my location, and after a while I got up and said, "Xiao Ying, my team member 'Want to Tell a Story' is coming to see me. I guess there's something he needs to talk about. I'll be right back."

"Ah."

She nodded and continued chairing the meeting.

……

Outside the residential area, there is a mutton shop called Zangshu.

I ordered a pot of mutton soup and added some offal. Not long after, a familiar figure walked over. He had short, neat hair and was wearing a hooded Metersbonwe jacket. He looked handsome and dashing.

"Boss!"

He chuckled and smelled the mutton soup: "It smells delicious!"

"Let's get started."

I served myself a bowl of soup, but I really couldn't eat any more mutton.

When telling a story, he didn't care about his image at all, wolfing down almost all the mutton and offal, even eating half of the cabbage, and then wiping his mouth: "Wow, that was delicious!"

I was speechless for a moment: "Where did you just come from? You look travel-worn. Didn't you eat during the day?"

"Yes, I drove to Jiangning City, a six-hour round trip, so I was quite tired."

What are you going to Jiangning City for?

"You'll know just by looking at it."

The next moment, "Tell a Story" opened the trade panel with me, and with a "click," he put up a cloak that shimmered with pink light. He laughed and said, "I went to Jiangning City specifically for this cloak. Perfect timing, now you can complete your pink outfit, boss!"

"!!!"

My mind went blank. This silly boy...did he get his head stuck in a door? Why did he have to do that?!
However, the cloak's attributes are still quite good.

[Destroyer's Cloak] (Quality: Pink)
Rank: Sixth Rank

Defense: 820
Strength: +60
Physical strength: +57
Spirit: +55
Blessing: Damage reduction +4%
Specialty: Evasion +120
Specialty: Attack damage +17%
Blessing: Mighty Force - II, increases attack power by 600 points.
Blessing: Rock-II, increases defense by 600 points.
Blessing: Resilience, increases your maximum health by 7500 points.

Burst Skill: [Destructive Flame Shield] - Unleashes the destructive power within the cloak, summoning a flame shield to protect the user. The shield's resilience is related to the user's attack power. Consumes 30 Yuan Energy, lasts 15 seconds, and has a 5-minute cooldown.
Biography: The Destroyer's Cloak, an enchanted artifact from another galaxy.

Strength required: 900
Required Agility: 450
……

I have to say, this thing is truly top-notch!

It boasts maxed-out damage increase and reduction, with both attack and defense stats at 600 points. In addition, it even has a Destruction Flame Shield Burst skill. Judging from the description, this skill is the kind that adds a "white bar" to the health bar, just like Stardust Wall. You have to break the shield first before you can take damage. So, this burst skill, combined with Stardust Wall and Annihilation Rock Armor, is like having three insurances!

That's almost invincible...

I haven't confirmed the transaction yet.

"Boss, what are we waiting for? Let's get the full pink achievement first..." He was even more anxious than I was.

"story."

I sighed softly: "Did you trade this cloak for the Bone Tempering Blade?"

"what?"

His expression was somewhat uneasy; this kid was too honest, he couldn't even lie properly.

How can I feel at ease doing this?

"But……"

He explained, "Boss, to be honest, how much value can the Bone Tempering Blade really have in my hands? I'm a fragile assassin, and top-tier bosses basically don't dare get close to me. If they do, I'll be instantly killed. If I can't get close, what good is a dagger with high attack power? I think the value of this dagger in my hands is far less than the benefits you'll get from getting it fully upgraded to pink. And the sooner you get the 70% attack and defense bonus from fully upgraded pink, the stronger our team will be, right?"

As he spoke, he scratched his head and laughed, "Hurry up and make the deal. Don't tell me you're going to use this to get the Bone Tempering Blade back. We're all men, let's get straight to the point!"

"Clap!"

The transaction was confirmed, and the Destroyer's Cloak landed in my interdimensional storage space.

"Boss, please stop scolding me. I know I was wrong, I'll leave now!"

He patted his behind and was about to leave: "You're paying for this, consider it your treat."

"You boy!"

"Haha, you're leaving!"

With that, he dashed out the door and drove off in a Mercedes-Benz E300 parked on the side of the road.

I was speechless, but I still equipped the cloak. Immediately, a system announcement bell, audible only to players, rang out in the air:

[Congratulations to player〖*Shadow〗 for becoming the first player in the entire server to obtain all pink equipment! Bonus rewards: Achievement +6, Charm +2!]

……

The pink equipment is from the S7 series, at which point its attack and defense attributes have been secretly increased by 70%!

As for the attribute panel, with 12 HP, 8600+ armor, and 27% damage reduction, my tankiness currently completely surpasses most shield-type super weapons.

Still feeling a bit speechless, I paid the bill and went upstairs.

Lin Qingying also finished the meeting, and the two of them washed up and went to bed.

Lying in bed with my eyes closed, I sent Ruolin a voice message from the game.

"Oh, what a rare guest!"

Zhang Ruolin laughed and asked, "Is Xiaoying sleeping next to you?"

"No, progress isn't that fast!"

"Hmph, you're not bad, kid. You're sensible!"

Zhang Ruolin said, "Xiaoying's emotional state has been quite poor since her parents passed away. These things should indeed be left to nature. Of course, you also have to make an effort. Girls are usually shy, so you can't expect her to take the initiative, can you?"

"Ahem, we'll talk about that later. I've come to you today to discuss something else."

"Oh, what's the matter?"

So, I gave the Bone Tempering Blade, which dropped in the dungeon, to the story guy. As a result, this kid actually went all the way to Jiangning City and exchanged the dagger for a pink cloak for me, and told me the whole story.

"Do you think this kid has lost his mind? I'm almost completely covered in pink, and I'm not in a rush. He only has a few pink outfits. Doesn't he think about himself?"

"Actually, there are extenuating circumstances in this matter."

Ruolin said seriously, "Ding Han, when the story first joined our team, I wanted to find out more about him, so we talked a few times. The story's background is not good; he is an orphan in reality."

I was completely baffled. The curse of the Qidian Orphanage also affected our book?

Ruolin continued, "The story lived in an orphanage since childhood, so he was rather withdrawn. I also suspect that few people have ever been genuinely kind to him. Later, when he came to the Star Abyss World, it was just as full of deceit and treachery. He had previously joined a guild, but he was bullied and left in a fit of anger. That's when he met us."

She explained gently, "Think about it, given the kind of living environment he experienced before, and now that he's joined our Ding Han team, our team's spirit is influenced by you as the team leader. And I've always thought you have a great personality, so when we genuinely care about the story, his first instinct is to treat us even better. Actually, this is a kind of excessive kindness."

"I see. This kid who tells stories... has really had a tough time."

I said softly, "I just feel a little bad, after all, the dungeon crystals were sold to me cheaply by the story, and I didn't get any benefit in the end."

"it does not matter."

Zhang Ruolin smiled slightly: "As long as we sincerely treat the story as one of our own, this kid is already very happy. As for the gains and losses that we care about, he may not care."

"We'll make it up to him slowly when we have something he can use later!"

"Yes, that's how it should be."

The chat is over. Time to sleep!

……

a few days later.

Lu Xiaobei's first album was officially released and immediately began a long period of dominating the charts.

Nine Sky Music Network has provided high-definition music videos for each of her songs on its official website. Just as Milo said, the artistic value of this album is several levels higher!
Feiyang Internet Cafe.

Early in the morning, I was downstairs fixing a broken computer.

"Ding Han!"

Zhao Yihang exclaimed excitedly, "The boss is so popular now! Holy crap... in just a few days, her songs have entered the top 20 of the overall charts! Amazing, incredible..."

I nodded: "The songs on this album are really good. I've been listening to them for days, playing all ten on repeat."

"Me too..."

Beside her, Chen Xiaoman laughed and said, "Ding Han, do you think Xiao Bei's popularity is much higher than before?"

"Of course. Before, he only sang 'No Makeup' with Milo. Now he's going solo, and the album is so popular. That's real talent. Lu Xiaobei's popularity is at least five times higher than before."

Just then, a figure appeared at the entrance of the internet cafe.

Wearing a white tank top, a pink shirt, and sunglasses, with long, flowing hair, and fair skin, it was none other than Lu Xiaobei.

"boss?!"

Zhao Yihang looked over there in surprise.

"no……"

I was speechless: "The album just came out, shouldn't you be in BH City promoting it? Why did you run back to Huaining City? This is your home!"

"Yes, it's my house. You're really nosy."

Lu Xiaobei never lost a verbal battle. He walked in carrying a bunch of milk teas and said with a smile, "This is a great start to my first album, so I'm treating you all to milk tea."

Chen Xiaoman and Zhao Yihang happily accepted the milk tea.

Not far away, many internet users had already looked over, eager to come over and take a photo with Lu Xiaobei.

Lu Xiaobei is least afraid of taking photos with others. She is stunning even without makeup, and looks flawless from any angle. Those who post her photos online are simply her fans.

Before long, Lu Xiaobei was surrounded by people taking photos with him, and he looked at me with pleading eyes.

I continued repairing the computer and left Chen Xiaoman and Zhao Yihang to handle the rest.

……

At noon, at a private restaurant nearby.

Inside the elegant private room, Lu Xiaobei took off his sunglasses, revealing no dark circles under his eyes, and looked radiant.

Sure enough, she traveled around during the MV shoot and entered her favorite state, so her current state is exceptionally good.

"How to say?"

After ordering, I asked, "What's the purpose of this trip back to Huaining City?"

"There are two venues for the new album launch event. One is in BH City in the north, which was held yesterday. The other is in the south. The company chose two locations, one is Jiangning City and the other is Donghai City. I chose Huaining City."

Zhao Yihang immediately gave a thumbs up: "No wonder you're half a Huaining native!"

Lu Xiaobei smiled slightly: "Ding Han, tomorrow's press conference will be held at the Huaining Conference Center. Milo and his band will be there to support us. I am hereby formally inviting you to attend!"

"Sure, I'll definitely be there for your album launch."

"Then it's a deal. Tomorrow afternoon, in Hall 1 of the conference center. Here are your attendance badges."

She actually took a VIP badge out of her pocket and handed it to me.

"And what about us?" Zhao Yihang asked.

"You can go."

Lu Xiaobei issued a VIP pass to each person, and Chen Xiaoman and Zhao Yihang were overjoyed. Lu Xiaobei's sudden popularity made them feel proud as well, since their relationship had long since become more than just an employer-employee relationship.

After finishing her meal, Lu Xiaobei was picked up by several staff members from Jiutian Music Network. She is now very busy with work and is no longer an ordinary person.

But we are different; we continue to live ordinary lives.

……

The next day.

Milo called early on and even drove a Rolls-Royce to the internet cafe to pick me, Zhao Yihang, Chen Xiaoman, and me up. We ate lunch at a restaurant near the conference center, which made it more convenient to go to the press conference.

Inside the private room, Milo was the host, but Lu Xiaobei was not present.

"no……"

Zhao Yihang mustered his courage and said with a smile, "Brother Miluo, today is the boss's gathering, why are you paying for our dinner out of your own pocket?"

"no way."

Milo grinned: "I'm Xiao Bei's family member. She's probably too busy with work to come today, so don't worry about it, we'll eat by ourselves."

As it turned out, he miscalculated.

Less than ten minutes into our meal, Lu Xiaobei, wearing sunglasses, sneaked in, plopped down next to me, and shouted, "Waiter, another set of cutlery, please!"

The waitress looked to be under 20 years old and served him the whole time. She was incredibly excited when she first saw Milo, and now her eyes were burning with desire when she saw Lu Xiaobei.

For a young woman who is a fan of celebrities, what could be happier than what she is seeing right now?

"Lu Xiaobei, hello..."

After setting out a set of tableware, the waitress excitedly said, "I'm a fan of yours, can I... can I take a picture with you?"

"of course."

Lu Xiaobei was approachable and had no airs.

After dinner, she and Milo were picked up by staff from Jiutian Music Network, while I wandered around outside with Chen Xiaoman and Zhao Yihang for a while before entering the venue.

At this time, a large number of fans and reporters poured in, and the venue was already packed with people. Fortunately, we had VIP passes, so we didn't have to queue and could enter the venue directly.

"wrong……"

Zhao Yihang, with his sharp eyes, pointed to the nameplate on the stage: "Ding Han, your name is there, with Milo and the boss." "Holy crap?"

I was completely dumbfounded. Why is my name on there?

I'm not a celebrity, just a ruthless killer, and I don't want to show my face in public!

So, he reluctantly sat down below with Zhao Yihang and Chen Xiaoman.

Soon after, the press conference was about to begin, and Milo and Lu Xiaobei entered the venue surrounded by a group of staff.

"Milo, Milo, ahh ...

A group of young women almost fainted on the spot.

As a result, Milo, who is now level 52 and has gained a lot of strength, actually parted the crowd and grabbed my arm: "You kid, don't think you can hide in the audience by yourself. Come up here. You are one of the main creators of Xiao Bei's album!"

"Oh my god!!!"

My face is covered in bulging veins. When did I become a key creator?
So, he was dragged onto the stage by Milo and sat next to him, trembling like a lackey, not daring to look into the eyes of those enthusiastic fans. The scene was simply too much to handle.

"Everyone."

Milo picked up the microphone and smiled, "Lu Xiaobei's album, titled 'Hibernation,' has three main creators. Lu Xiaobei is the lead singer, I am in charge of the music, and there is another relatively low-key creator who is in charge of lyrics and timbre proofreading. His name is Ding Han, and he is Lu Xiaobei's and my best friend!"

I was completely stunned. I subconsciously stood up, nodded to the fans while trembling, then sat down again, refused the microphone that Milo offered me under the table, and kicked him.

Lu Xiaobei covered her mouth, desperately trying to suppress her laughter.

There wasn't even a rehearsal; they just sent me on stage and even wanted me to speak. Milo hasn't been in the entertainment industry for long, but he's already got a lot of bad ideas!

……

The press conference went very smoothly, and after it ended, the autograph session began. A huge pile of album CDs was stacked to the side, and Lu Xiaobei had to sign them one by one. The fans' enthusiasm remained undiminished, screaming and yelling, which made one's ears ring.

"Ding Han, don't leave later."

Milo said, "Just let Sister Xiaoman and Hangzi go back to watch the shop. You stay for dinner. The person in charge of Jiutian Music Network just asked me to keep you here for a meal. He also wants to get to know you."

"Fine……"

I was speechless, so I informed Lin Qingying and stayed.

Before we knew it, it was evening, and we were at the Tianyu Hotel again.

Inside the 18-person private room, besides Milo, Lu Xiaobei, and me, there were six senior executives from Jiutian Music Network, and the rest were investors, totaling 11 people.

"Ding Han, let me introduce you. This is Huang Jiutian, the person in charge of Jiutian Music Network."

Milo led over a man around 35 years old, who exuded a refined air. The man came over, shook my hand, and said in a low voice with a smile, "My name is Huang Jiutian. Greetings, Master Zhuying."

Damn, he really is one of us.

"Ahem, can we be friends, sir?" he asked in a low voice.

"can."

The next second, a ringtone sounded in my ear—

[Player "Milk-White Snow Child" has requested to add you as a friend. Confirm?]

Goodness, I need to re-evaluate this Huang Jiutian.

Moreover, this person is at a very high level, level 58, much stronger than Milo, that good-for-nothing.

Confirmed, added as a friend.

Huang Jiutian looked up at me with admiring eyes: "Successfully met your idol, haha~~~"

"Ding Han!"

At this moment, Lu Xiaobei pulled out a chair and gestured for me to sit next to her.

"Are you nervous?" she asked.

"Why would I be nervous? It's not like it's my turn," I said.

"But this is your precious little one's plan."

"what?"

Huang Jiutian, who had been listening intently, shuddered, then looked at me with a meaningful smile, an expression that said, "I see."

The more I try to explain, the more confused I get.

After that, the usual business social etiquette began.

The investors praised the two big stars' songs, while the people from 9Tian Music Network fawned over the investors. Both sides got what they wanted, which was incredibly hypocritical.

I didn't want to drink, as it's easy to be pressured to drink too much in these situations, so I simply said I was allergic to alcohol, and then no one pressured me anymore.

Besides, I was just a nobody at this dinner table. Apart from Milo, Xiaobei, and Huang Jiutian, nobody really paid any attention to me. Well, that's the effect I wanted.

After a few rounds of drinks, everyone was a bit tipsy.

"Ding Han".

Huang Jiutian walked over, lightly clinked his wine glass against my teacup, and said with a smile, "Brother, I'd like to toast you!"

"You're too kind, Mr. Huang. I should be the one toasting you."

So I took a sip of water, while Huang Jiutian downed half a glass of red wine in one gulp. Before that, he had been cheating and was not as honest as he used to be.

Clearly, Huang Jiutian genuinely values ​​"Shadow Chaser" in the game; otherwise, he wouldn't be so humble. After all, he's the head of a group that's about to go public; there's no need for him to be so deferential.

To put it bluntly, this toast should be a tribute to my "combat ability ranking"!
"Actually..."

Huang Jiutian said, "Our company has high hopes for Xiao Bei. Her singing voice and timbre are just too perfect. As long as Milo is willing to keep writing songs for her, Xiao Bei's future achievements will most likely be greater than Milo's!"

"No problem at all!"

Milo grinned: "It's an honor to write a song for Xiao Bei. I will definitely reach the peak on the path of original music!"

Is this kid finally thinking about going for original content?
Pu Shu and Jay Chou are practically crying from being fleeced!

Lu Xiaobei was a little overwhelmed, and smiled sweetly with her dimples.

"Beep beep~~~"

Her phone rang at that moment, and she hurriedly got up to answer it. She quickly came back and whispered in my ear, "I've had too much to drink, so I'm leaving now. Take care of Milo."

"Alright, leave it to me."

"Ok!"

With that, Lu Xiaobei turned and left with his agent.

It's a bit strange. Generally speaking, Lu Xiaobei wouldn't leave halfway through. He left a little too early.

……

After the show, Milo suggested going to karaoke, but I declined, saying I was too tired and Lin Qingying was waiting for me at home. Milo naturally couldn't insist.

Late at night, lying in bed, my mind is filled with the screams of those enthusiastic fans, as if ten thousand screaming chickens are clucking around me in my room. Oh no, I'm probably going to have insomnia tonight.

"Beep beep~~~"

Just then, a phone call came from Milo.

"Luo'er, what's wrong? Why are you calling so late?"

"Ding Han, something has happened to Xiao Bei."

"what?!"

I was slightly taken aback: "What's wrong with Xiao Bei?"

"It was her father, Lu Changzai, who got into trouble over there."

Milo said, "While we were eating, Lu Changzai was in a car accident and was hospitalized. He was said to be seriously injured, so Xiao Bei left midway through the meal. She is now on a plane to Beihai."

"..."

I didn't know what to say for a moment.

"The problem is not just this one point."

Milo said, "Just a short while ago, my friend in Beihai told me that Lu Changzai was in a car accident and ended up in the hospital because he was distracted and crashed into someone else's car. The reason he was distracted was because his company, Hanhaitongyun, had gone bankrupt. Just recently, I received news that Lu Changzai's partner in Hanhaitongyun, Gu Jinsheng, had been arrested."

"Why were you arrested?"

"I don't know, I heard it's quite sensitive. In short, Xiao Bei might be in big trouble this time."

Milo said, "You know, Xiao Bei has always been optimistic, but this matter is too big. If Lu Changzai's background is clean, it's fine, but if it's not, he might go straight to jail. Moreover, the collapse of Hanhaitongyun and its huge debts could affect Xiao Bei's financial situation. She's definitely not in a good state right now. I suggest we fly to Beihai tomorrow. After all, Xiao Bei is in trouble, and neither of us will stand idly by, right?"

"Okay, you book my flight."

"OK!"

After hanging up the phone, I couldn't calm down for a long time.

Just then, a bell rang in my ear, and this event had triggered a daily task—

[You have triggered the daily quest "Lu Xiaobei's Dilemma" (S-rank)! Quest details: Lu Changzai's car accident and the collapse of Hanhaitongyun have undoubtedly dealt a severe blow to Lu Xiaobei's mental state, plunging her into a predicament. As her friend, please do everything in your power to help Lu Xiaobei overcome this difficulty. Upon completion of the quest, you will receive a very generous reward!]

This trip to BH City was unavoidable.

Shortly after, I received the booking information for a flight to Beihai at 11 a.m. the following day.

……

The next morning.

Downstairs, I had breakfast with Lin Qingying.

I didn't hide anything and told them everything about Lu Xiaobei, Lu Changzai, and Hanhaitongyun.

“With such a big thing happening to Xiao Bei, I can’t just stand by and do nothing. So I booked a flight at 11 a.m. to go to BH City with Milo. I’ll help out in any way I can.”

"Ah."

Lin Qingying nodded slightly: "I've also heard about the collapse of Hanhaitongyun. I heard that their business was already in trouble before, and their revenue was declining. But I didn't expect it to develop to the point where the main person in charge was arrested. Gu Jinsheng has been operating in BH City for so many years, and his network of connections should be quite extensive. The fact that he was arrested shows that the situation is very serious."

"yes……"

I frowned: "Now I just hope that Consort Lu hasn't been implicated, otherwise the trouble could be huge."

"Contact me anytime after you arrive."

Lin Qingying said, "I know quite a few people in BH City, so maybe I can be of some help."

"Hmm, don't worry, things shouldn't be that bad."

"Do you need me to take you to the airport?"

"No need, you go to work. Milo will come pick me up in a bit."

"it is good."

……

Shortly after, I went to the airport with Milo to catch the 11 o'clock flight.

We had an in-flight meal for lunch and arrived in BH City at 1:30 PM. Jiutian Music Network had already arranged a car to pick us up and take us directly to the Capital Hospital.

Hospital corridor.

"just in front."

The head nurse led us to Lu Changzai's ward.

Four young people sat on a bench outside the ward, their eyes sharp, scrutinizing Milo and me as they looked at us.

Above their heads, text appeared, revealing that they were all from the National Intelligence Agency!

As expected, HanHai Logistics' situation is quite significant!
One of the older men was quite polite, standing up to shake my hand: "Ding Han, I saw you at the meeting before, but you probably don't remember me."

"Hello."

I frowned and glanced around the ward: "This matter..."

"This matter is a bit troublesome. You'd better not get involved and wait for the investigation results."

"understood."

Milo and I entered the ward and immediately saw Lu Changzai lying on the bed, still unconscious and on oxygen. Who would have thought that the middle-aged man who looked like a successful person at first glance in Xicheng would have fallen to such a state?

Lu Xiaobei's eyes were red.

"Ding Han, Milo, you've arrived..."

She stood up and looked at us, her whole being radiating helplessness.

On the other side sat a young man, Aken.

This kid is already here, which makes me think more highly of him.

"Xiao Bei, how is Uncle Lu doing?" I asked.

"We've just passed the danger period."

She said softly, "The doctor said he needs to rest well and should wake up during the night."

As she spoke, she looked at me and said, "Ding Han, come with me."

So, I followed Lu Xiaobei out the door. She led me into an empty ward next door, and after closing the door, she turned to look at me: "Ding Han, don't get involved in this matter. It's very complicated, and I really don't want you to get involved in it..."

"Xiao Bei."

I frowned and said, "Do you think I would stand idly by if something happened to you?"

“But I don’t want you to get involved in this, you know?” Her voice was slightly agitated.

"why?"

"Because I like you!"

Lu Xiaobei burst into tears again, saying, "I don't want... I don't want you to see me in such a sorry state..."

"That's it..."

I stepped forward slightly and put my hand on her shoulder: "Lu Xiaobei, look at me."

"Oh……"

She looked up at me, and our eyes met.

“Remember this, you’ve already seen me at my most pathetic. Do you remember the first time we met in Xicheng? That was when I was at my lowest point. I didn’t even have enough money for a meal, so I had to mooch off your instant noodles at an internet cafe. Do you think it’s worth worrying about something like that? I will never despise you, and I will never look down on you. You hold a place in my heart that transcends that of an ordinary friend. Do you understand?”

Tears streamed down her face: "I understand..."

"Uncle Lu's injuries are not fatal, which is good news. As long as he's still alive, that's all that matters. As for the problems, we'll figure out a solution slowly."

I gently raised my hand and said, "Go on, go back and stay with your dad. I need some peace and quiet."

"it is good."

Lu Xiaobei went back, while I stood by the window of the empty ward.

……

Finally, he took out his phone and called Su Wei.

"Hey, Ding Han."

She laughed and said, "Why are you calling me all of a sudden? Do you miss me?"

"Ahem, a little bit, but this call is for something else."

"Is it because of Lu Xiaobei's father and the matter of Hanhai Transportation?"

"You even know this?"

"What are you talking about? I rely on you so much, shouldn't I know the person I rely on well? Besides, who doesn't know that you and Lu Xiaobei have a good relationship? After all, my 23-year-old beautiful boss's bond is not simple."

"Stop joking. I'm at the Capital Hospital right now. Lu Xiaobei was crying her eyes out here. I'm not in the mood for jokes right now."

"Ok."

Su Wei said, "This matter is currently being investigated jointly by the National Security Bureau and the Central Intelligence Agency. I don't know the specifics, but it seems to be quite serious. Don't worry, I will keep an eye out for you. If I can speak up or help, I will definitely stand by your side."

"Okay, thank you in advance."

After a hasty end to the call, it was clear that Su Wei was no longer a reliable ally.

Just then, a WeChat voice message request came through, surprisingly from Wei Yang, whom I had never contacted before.

I still remember Wei Yang riding a white horse and wielding a long spear, slaying demons alone in the northern border. He was so cool, just like a true man!

"Ding Han".

After the call connected, Wei Yang said, "I'll get straight to the point. I'm calling about Lu Xiaobei, Lu Changzai, and Hanhai Logistics. Are you in BH City right now?"

"Yes, I'm at the Capital Hospital."

"It's not safe to chat on the phone. How about this, I'll come over now, and we can meet at Beicang Bridge, okay?"

"can."

So, after hanging up the phone, I searched for the location of Beicang Bridge on my phone. It wasn't far, about a kilometer away.

Go downstairs and head towards Beicang Bridge.

……

After waiting for about ten minutes, a black supercar roared to life, the door opened, and a handsome man wearing sunglasses stepped out—it was Wei Yang.

(End of this chapter)