Chapter 31

Zhang Zifeng grabbed Huang Yiyi, keeping her at a distance from me.

Huang Yiyi exclaimed, shaking off Zhang Zifeng's hand and said, "Zhang Zifeng, this matter was originally caused by Li Yao and me. How can I just sit by and do nothing when he's in trouble?"

"Huang Yiyi!" Huang Yiyi walked to my side and said carefully, "What you did just now was indeed a bit over the top. Wang Hongwei is a well-respected figure; you made him kneel! That really hurt his pride. You might not know, but people like him value their dignity more than anything."

I didn't think so, and I didn't feel that making him kneel was inappropriate. Yesterday, I went to his house and was driven out after being mocked and ridiculed.

If I were to tolerate such treatment, where would the pride of our Xuanmen be? If I went, wouldn't we just become pawns for the powerful? Called when needed and dismissed at will!

I, Li Yao, will not be a pawn!

"It's fine, I have confidence in my decision! Don't get involved in this matter! I don't want to bring trouble to your family." I said sincerely to Huang Yiyi, looking deeply into her eyes.

"Li Yao!" Huang Yiyi's eyes sparkled, her face showing anger. "What are you saying? This matter was caused by both of us. No matter what happens, I will face it with you."

"Since you've decided not to save his son, come home with me first! Go to my house; Wang Hongwei won't dare to act rashly there." Huang Yiyi raised her hand and grabbed my arm.

I shook my head and said, "It's fine, it's not as serious as you think! I've already lived past eighteen; I won't die now."

"Li Yao," Huang Yiyi continued to plead, "I know you are capable, but Wang Hongwei's methods are beyond your imagination."

I didn't want to waste more words on this topic, so I changed the subject, "By the way, weren't you going out to play? Your friend came all the way here! Why don't you go out with him first?"

Huang Yiyi was clearly stunned for a few seconds, her big, watery eyes staring at me, her gaze clearly showing her dissatisfaction with my change of topic.

"Yiyi, don't waste words with him! Let's go!" Zhang Zifeng came up and grabbed Huang Yiyi's arm.

But Huang Yiyi didn't leave with him; instead, she said to him, "Sorry, Zifeng! I can't go out with you today. Why don't you go out by yourself?"

Hearing Huang Yiyi's words, Zhang Zifeng was completely stunned. He pointed at me and asked, "Is it because of him?"

Huang Yiyi nodded firmly and said, "Yes, Li Yao is my friend. Now that this has happened, I don't have the heart to go out and play."

Looking at Huang Yiyi, I was deeply moved! This girl, though from a wealthy family, has a down-to-earth and approachable personality. Most importantly, she always stands by me and thinks of me.

To be honest, I feel very lucky to know a girl like Huang Yiyi.

Zhang Zifeng was utterly baffled. He looked at Huang Yiyi, then at me, and shook his head, saying, "Yiyi, I think you've been bewitched by him! He's clearly asking for trouble. When others give him a way out, he doesn't take it. When they offer him ten million, he doesn't take it. He insists on making them kneel. What is he looking for if not death?"

"Enough, Zifeng! There are many things you don't understand. Just go." Huang Yiyi also gave him a clear dismissal, showing some impatience.

Zhang Zifeng nodded in anger, "Fine, I'll go!"

With that, Zhang Zifeng turned and walked away without looking back, getting into his car.

After Zhang Zifeng left, Huang Yiyi sat down in front of me and said calmly, "Li Yao, now can you tell me why you insisted on making Wang Hongwei kneel?"

I have to admit, she is not only beautiful but also very smart. She indeed saw through it!

I closed the book I had on the table and didn't answer her question directly. Instead, I said, "Thank you for choosing to trust me. Don't worry, Wang Hongwei won't do anything to me."

Perhaps seeing my confident demeanor, Huang Yiyi didn't say anything more, just pouted and said, "Okay!"

She was disappointed not to get the answer she wanted, but she was relieved to hear that nothing would happen to me.

"I'm sorry for keeping you from going out with your friend," I said to Huang Yiyi with a hint of apology.

Huang Yiyi waved her hand generously, "I was telling the truth. With what's happening to you, how can I have the heart to go out and play? Besides, I really wanted you to come with us today."

Hearing Huang Yiyi's words, I was taken aback again. I took a deep breath and said, "Thank you."

Huang Yiyi just smiled bitterly.

"By the way, the Daoist from yesterday really died. Will Wang Hongwei's son also die?" She couldn't help but bring up the topic, though she tried not to worry.

I didn't answer because another car had just arrived outside! A red BMW.

Soon, two women and a driver got out of the car.

The woman was around forty, but due to good care, she looked only about twenty-seven or twenty-eight. She was wearing a red long dress, her eyes slightly swollen, and her face visibly sad.

"Master!" As soon as the woman reached the door, she knelt down, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Seeing this, I couldn't help but stand up.

"Master, please save my son." The woman was crying bitterly.

I knew who she was; she was Wang Hongwei's wife.

"I am Wang Hongwei's wife. I know his temper must have offended you! Making him kneel was justified. Since he didn't kneel, I will kneel for him! I only ask that the Master can help save my son."

At this point, the woman started sobbing.

Huang Yiyi looked at me with confusion, and I was also taken aback. I hadn't expected Wang Hongwei's wife to come.

"My son is only twenty, he's still in school! Out of nowhere, he was possessed by a ghost. We've consulted many masters, and many of them initially claimed they could fix it, saying it was just a simple possession. They started to exorcise the ghost, but some were scared away halfway through. Some finished, took the money, and left, but my son didn't get better."

"Later, we found Mr. He. His ritual made my son better for a few days, but only a few days. My son started having fits again the night before last. Wang Hongwei invited Master Huizhao to exorcise the ghost last night, but halfway through, Master Huizhao died! Blood flowed from his nose, eyes, ears, and mouth!"

"Master, I am so afraid, so afraid that my son will die too! I only have one son. Please, please save my son, okay?"

"I, I will kowtow to you!"

With that, the woman started kowtowing at my door.