But the more crucial issue is Yu Lian's desire to defect.

Surprisingly, Yu Lian has an excellent reputation.

I think she must have been deceived by that unknown man in the same industry.

Or perhaps they were coerced by bad people and went along, only to have an accident happen.

The elders in this neighborhood have all watched Yu Lian grow up. They all know her character.

Moreover, Yu Lian is very likable.

When she reached marriageable age, many people offered to help her get married, but when they learned that Yu Lian had a seriously ill younger sister, many gave up.

When Yu Lian was forced to marry into the He family in the end, not many people made sarcastic remarks.

Even now, as always, people are lamenting that such a good person died such a tragic death.

The simple funeral lasted for three days, and He Lin did not attend even once.

He Xinglan knelt before the coffin and burned paper money, whispering to Yu Xin beside her, "My brother has gone mad. He says that if he didn't see his sister-in-law's body with his own eyes, she's not dead. Now he's locked himself in his room and doesn't make a sound. Sometimes my parents are afraid he'll do something stupid."

Yu Xin thought about it. She and her brother-in-law were in similar situations; she still couldn't believe it. But it was only natural. Few people could accept the loss of someone they loved.

"Sister Lanlan, I'll go see your husband in a while and try to persuade her."

He Xinglan refused, "You and Auntie, take a few more days to rest after you've dealt with these matters. There are plenty of people in the family who can keep an eye on things. Don't worry, my brother isn't that fragile."

"Okay then."

The two chatted idly, but they sounded listless, as if they had lost their souls.

A week later.

One evening.

He Xinglan had just brought her nephew home from school when she was startled to see the large bags and packages.

"Mom, what are you doing?"

"Lanlan, your brother has decided to move back to Xiangshi to develop his career. We won't be living in Yuncheng anymore. We're leaving tonight. Quickly pack your things."

"Did my brother quit his job at the factory?"

"Okay, I quit. Hurry up and pack your things. I didn't know anything about your stuff, so I didn't touch it."

Although He Xinglan didn't want to leave, she didn't show it on her face.

She knew the family was sick. Because of her sister-in-law.

Maybe going to a different place would really be better.

There was no time to say goodbye, so He Xinglan could only write a simple letter and put it in the mailbox when she passed by the post office.

She left her address, and the Yu family mother and daughter were even more upset than they were.

Time heals all wounds. I hope that when we meet again, we will both be moving in a better direction.

Xiangshi, a crowded and narrow residential area.

Yu Jinbu returned with his meal on time, just like any other day.

In the past two days, he tried to contact his former business partners, but none of them escaped being bribed by Gao Yang.

He wasn't surprised; that's how this industry is. Everyone's a businessman, and for businessmen, profit comes first; integrity and friendship have to take a backseat.

Fortunately, we had a backup plan. Even Gao Yang didn't know about this place. Finding a place to stay in Xiangshi was really not easy.

"Dad, you're back?"

"Yes, come down for dinner. I'm currently besieged on all sides. Most of my former employees have defected, and the few who supported me have all been fired."

Upon hearing this, Yu Lian comforted him, "Dad, at least we're free from Gao Yang's surveillance and vigilance now. Once this period is over, you can secretly try to contact people. Besides, the cash you asked me to put in my space is enough for us to start over. Don't worry, I'll contact home in a couple of days. Mom and my little sister must be worried about me since I haven't written a letter for so long."

At this moment, Yu Jinbu showed a slightly apologetic smile, "Daughter, I can't contact you. To tell you the truth, what Dad created that night using his spatial abilities was basically a scapegoat, to make people mistakenly believe we were dead..."

Yu Lian gasped in shock. At the time, she thought it was just to attract attention and let them pass through the checkpoint safely.

"But that's not true!"

"Back then, I wasn't really faking it either. Most of you and my comrades couldn't tell, right?"

"You mean, only those who know about the existence of space can see the clues?"

"To be precise, it is the owner of this Peach Blossom Spring. Whoever holds it when it is opened is its owner."

Yu Jinbu told her daughter that the two men were dead. Yu Lian was truly speechless this time.

The things they did before they left were already heartbreaking enough.

He died not long after, wouldn't that just torment his family?

She looked at her father with admiration in her eyes.

"No wonder you were able to come back from the brink of death abroad, and then find a way to return to China and start such a large company. I still can't be as ruthless as you, secretly writing to my mother and sister to tell them that I can't live?"

As expected, Yu Jinbu made a firm and resolute decision.

"Daughter, you have to trust your father. Gao Yang has definitely had someone watching the house. He's arrogant and extremely suspicious. You can write it, but not for at least a year. More precisely, not until we succeed."

Upon hearing this answer, Yu Lian almost fainted.

Although the father and daughter now possess a powerful tool that will undoubtedly make them succeed much faster than ordinary people, it would still take at least three to five years to compare with the company her father has worked so hard to build over the past ten years.

She simply couldn't accept it.

She can be ruthless enough to leave her family for three to five years, after all, they are all adults, and she won't worry about trivial matters.

But her own child is only a tiny little one, how could she be at ease?

"Dad... I must have done something terrible in my past life!"

Hearing her daughter say that, Yu Jinbu could only chuckle, but she was also worried that her daughter might cry.

"Dad is sorry to your mom, and to you and your sister. No matter how much I say, it's no use. Things have come to this point. Daughter, you have to put in your utmost effort to reunite our family as soon as possible!"

Seeing her father's enthusiastic expression, Yu Lian really lost her appetite.

"Dad, you eat, I have no appetite."

She went up to the attic, sat on the bed, and wanted to look at the child's photos, only to find that she hadn't brought anything with her.

They even lost the documents that could prove their identity.

Despite his long period of mental preparation, Yu Lian still couldn't accept that she wouldn't see her child for a long time to come.

Before having children, she couldn't understand at all that children would tie a mother down.

Now she truly understands the pain of separation.

Seeing that her daughter was unwell, Yu Jinbu also lost her appetite.

"Dad, go out for a bit. This time you should be able to contact someone. Stay home and don't open the door for anyone."

Almost every time she goes out, Yu Jinbu says this sentence, which is also what her father would say to her when she was very young.

Yu Lian didn't accept it at first, but now she does. It was her own idea that came up, so it can't all be blamed on her father.

She wanted to see her father return and the family reunited.

After leaving the house, Yu Jinbu was clearly more confident this time.

When he found the place, young men and lads were doing hard labor on the docks.

Just a month ago, he was sitting in the highest office in Hong Kong, dressed in a suit and tie.

After observing from the shadows for a long time, he realized that he had not misjudged Zhuo Heng; Zhuo Heng was indeed a person who remained calm in the face of both honor and disgrace.

Despite her young age and the insults and threats from Gao Yang, she preferred to work as a laborer at the docks rather than submit to his tyranny.

They will definitely be able to lend me a helping hand at crucial moments.

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