My father's inheritance is my mortal enemy.

Ning Zhi's words went a bit too far, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.

Li Bo's expression remained unchanged as he asked with a smile, "What is it? How are your parents doing lately?"

Someone as intelligent as Li Bo wouldn't misunderstand the meaning behind Ning Zhi's words. His not following through was both a reminder and a warning; he was a smart man and hoped Ning Zhi would be smart too. Ning Zhi had taken care of Li Bo a lot, and Li Bo was willing to play dumb, but if everything were truly laid bare, he naturally couldn't continue pretending to be foolish.

Otherwise, Li Bo would feel sorry for Zhou Yanshao.

Ning Zhi said, "I sent you a text message before, but... you probably didn't see it. So I wanted to come find you and confirm it with you in person."

"..."

"Li Bo, I've already settled my parents. Would you like to leave with me? We can go anywhere; I have enough assets for us to live on." Ning Zhi said gently, "I don't know if I'm asking this too late..."

Li Bo interrupted him: "Yan Shao returned to the capital a couple of days ago, did you see him?"

"Yes, there are some things he should know, at least that would save us some trouble." Zhou Yanshao felt indebted to Li Bo, and since Li Bo wanted to leave, Zhou Yanshao had no reason or right to stop him.

Li Bo laughed out loud: "Us?"

"The me now, the me seven years ago, the me at eighteen... From the moment I decided to stay in the capital, I will never leave again. There are people here who are more important than life and freedom. Ningzhi, I don't need you to do these things for me. Your aunt and uncle have reached the age where they need to enjoy their retirement."

There was never a "we" relationship between him and Ning Zhi.

Ning Zhi frowned slightly: "Li Bo, the capital is too dangerous... It's not worth it. We can't repeat what happened five years ago with the fire..."

Li Bo interrupted, "I don't need anyone to judge whether what I'm doing is worthwhile. You don't know Zhou Yanshao, you haven't experienced what I'm in, and you don't know his passion and warmth. If I were hindered by even the slightest danger, I would easily leave even if I were standing right next to you."

"Ningzhi, take good care of your aunt and uncle, and get married soon." Li Bo smiled and stood up.

He didn't even touch his chopsticks during the meal.

Ning Zhi tried to persuade him to stay: "Xiao Bo, at least eat first..."

"Yan Shao is still waiting for me. He has to train lately and can't stay up late. Besides... I feel bad for spending too much time alone with a suitor. I'm sorry." Li Bo's face was calm and gentle. "When you left Russia, you told me that it's hard to get a taxi lately, so I'll have a driver take you."

Ning Zhi stood up, his hand holding the knife and fork trembling slightly, and looked at Li Bo, who had his back to him: "Li Bo, didn't we meet first? He was good to you, and I was good to you too..." Even earlier.

"I remember your kindness, but you two are different. You wanted me to live because of your deceased brother, but Yan Shao only wanted me to live well, nothing else."

Li Bo is a man who enjoys dissecting the good in everyone, and any imperfection he perceives is immediately categorized as self-interest. He firmly believes that all benefits are based on self-interest. It wasn't until he met Zhou Yanshao that he realized some people act without purpose, or even reason.

Li Bo left, and Ning Zhi stood frozen in place, stunned for a long time.

When Li Bo returned to the sports village, his phone started vibrating.

[Z]: Are you back?

【L】：Just arrived downstairs at the hotel.

【Z】: Okay, call me after you go upstairs.

【L】：Line.

Li Bo went upstairs, took off his coat, and made a video call to Zhou Yanshao. Zhou Yanshao was relieved to see that he was home.

Li Bo was about to wash up when he said, "You should get some rest. I'll go to sleep after I wash up."

"Um."

"I need to adjust to the time difference tomorrow and will be having a meeting at a hotel, so there's no need to bring me food."

"Okay, remember to take your medicine on time."

"Okay, go to sleep."

"Oh." Zhou Yanshao called out to Li Bo, who was about to hang up, "Don't hang up, wait until I fall asleep."

"Okay, then please be quiet while washing up."

"It's okay, I can sleep."

"Okay." After Li Bo finished washing up, Zhou Yanshao indeed fell asleep. He put his phone on the bedside table and looked at the silver hair and handsome, deep features on the screen. He felt warm and at ease, and soon he became sleepy.

Li Bo didn't hang up the phone. He just set an alarm, checked the battery level, put the phone aside, and went to sleep.

In the middle of the night, Li Bo heard the doorbell ring.

He woke up groggily, got up, opened the door, and saw a dark figure standing in the doorway. Outside, thunder and rain raged, lightning cleaved the night, and a sudden burst of purple-white light illuminated the scene. By the light, Li Bo saw the other person's sinister face—

His aged face was etched with wrinkles, his eyes bulged, and his eye sockets were bloodshot. His hawk-like eyes held a cold gaze, carrying the determination to drag people into hell.

Li Bo's face turned pale.

The man noticed the fear in Li Bo's eyes and smiled, "Li Bo, are you surprised?"