Chapter 20

As the night deepened, the sea breeze gently swept through the entire seaside city, filling the air with the distinctive briny smell of seawater.

When the taxi arrived at the school, Zhang Jian's face had returned to normal, no longer tense as if he had been violated. As for Lu Li's warning, he didn't take it to heart at all.

If a kiss could make you sick, hospitals would be overflowing.

Lu Li naturally saw that Zhang Jian was completely unconcerned. In fact, he had only wanted to scare Zhang Jian a bit.

After all, Zhang Jian's girlfriend was a Northeastern girl, warm and generous, often bringing food for Lu Li and others. It would be unreasonable to let Zhang Jian get into trouble.

Besides, even if there was a problem, it wouldn't be a big deal. With his medical skills, he could cure anything short of a fatal illness.

The taxi couldn't enter the dormitory area, so the two got out near the dorms and started chatting as they walked.

Following the main road, the boys' dorms were on the left, and the girls' dorms were on the right.

At the entrance of Building 7 of the boys' dorms, a black Mercedes-Benz was parked, drawing a lot of attention. The boys rushing back to their rooms glanced at the Mercedes, filled with curiosity.

The car had arrived at noon and hadn't moved since. More bizarrely, the driver hadn't gotten out of the car, not eating, drinking, or using the restroom, just sitting there like a fool.

If it had been the girls' dorm, it would have been understandable, but this was the boys' dorm. A man waiting from noon until late at night, not even stopping to eat, must have had a huge crush!

"Lu Li, Brother Lu, Grandpa Lu, please come back quickly!"

Xue Shouye stared at the windshield, holding a burnt-out cigarette butt in his right hand. The ashtray in the car was already overflowing.

"Who is he, to have even Grandpa Xue come?"

Thinking about how Grandpa Xue, who hadn't left Xue Village in thirty years, suddenly came to Hai City, Xue Shouye felt an overwhelming sense of shock.

Nowadays, old generals like Xue Renzhi, who had fought in the War of Resistance, were rare, each one a national treasure. Even the elders would treat them with respect. But for a single ancestral message, he had traveled a thousand miles, which seemed very strange.

Moreover, the next clan leader of Xue Village, Xue Weiguo, the highest-ranking member of the Xue family, had also come, which left Xue Shouye in shock.

The Xue family's boxing techniques were indeed powerful, and the last two sections of the mental techniques were important, but they certainly didn't warrant the clan leader coming in person.

When something unusual happens, it's often sinister. Xue Shouye, being one of the best in his generation, was not a fool. So, after receiving Xue Renzhi's order, he immediately drove to Zhonghai University.

Xue Shouye, excited by the family secret, arrived at his destination only to find that Lu Li had not returned all night and was still missing.

After finally getting Lu Li's phone number, he found the phone was off.

Xue Shouye was completely stunned.

At the same time, Grandpa Xue Renzhi was making phone calls non-stop, which made Xue Shouye feel like dying.

On one hand, he couldn't find Lu Li, and on the other, the old clan leader was calling him repeatedly. He gritted his teeth and decided to wait, the most straightforward method.

Lu Li hadn't taken leave or dropped out; he couldn't stay away forever, right?

Xue Shouye never imagined that he would wait from noon until late at night, and even as the dorms were about to close, there was still no sign of Lu Li.

"Damn it, don't let me catch you, or I'll fight you to the death."

Being watched by a group of college students for over ten hours, even Xue Shouye, with his patience, couldn't take it anymore.

"Achoo."

Lu Li was just walking near the dorm when he suddenly sneezed. He rubbed his nose and looked at Zhang Jian with a smile, "Boss, are you cursing me in your heart?"

"Get lost, I don't have that kind of interest," Zhang Jian said irritably.

Lu Li pouted and glanced at Xue Shouye's Mercedes, quickly looking away.

As they climbed the stairs, they heard a door open behind them, followed by a hoarse voice shouting, "Lu Li, Brother Lu Li, you're finally back."

Lu Li was taken aback and quickly turned around. Seeing who it was, he was quite surprised, "Xue Shouye, what are you doing here?"

"Do you even have the nerve to ask?"

Xue Shouye's face was full of grievance, almost ready to burst into tears. He strode forward, grabbed Lu Li's arm, and dragged him away, complaining, "I've been waiting for you all day, come with me! The clan leader wants to see you. Tell me, what's the point of having a phone if you turn it off all day? It might as well not exist."

Zhang Jian, seeing someone rush out of the Mercedes and drag Lu Li away, was initially stunned, then his face lit up with joy.

"Is the Xue clan leader here?" Lu Li's heart raced as he asked.

"Yes, Grandpa Xue arrived in Hai City this morning and sent me to get you as soon as he landed," Xue Shouye said, his face twisted. "I've been waiting since noon and haven't even eaten."

"Uh?"

Lu Li was drenched in sweat.

"Boss, I have something to do, I won't be back tonight."

"Sure, go ahead."

Zhang Jian was overjoyed and waved Lu Li off, humming a tune as he went upstairs.

Lu Li watched Zhang Jian go up, then turned and got into Xue Shouye's car, urging him to drive.

As they left, Zhang Jian sneaked out of the dorm, stood at the door, and looked in the direction of 1927, his face beaming with a radiant smile.

In Hai City, at the Star Sea Manor.

The Liang family villa was brightly lit.

Liang Jun's father, Liang Zhenbang, his mother, Xue Lan, Xue Renzhi, and Xue Weiguo, the five of them, were all awake.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the living room became increasingly anxious, even Xue Renzhi was gradually losing his composure.

Liang Zhenbang received the news this morning that his uncle, Xue Renzhi, was coming to Hai City. He was already at the airport when he got the message and immediately canceled his ticket to wait for the old man's flight. To be honest, he was still shocked by Xue Renzhi's visit.

"Uncle, Brother Weiguo, you should go rest, Xue Lan and I will wait," Liang Zhenbang said, glancing at Xue Renzhi.

"Grandpa, Shouye said he would wait there tonight and notify us as soon as Lu Li returns," Xue Lan added.

"Go rest if you're tired, don't worry about me."

Liang Zhenbang and the others exchanged glances, their expressions strange. You are the clan leader and the eldest here; who would dare to rest if you don't?

Noticing their expressions, Xue Renzhi frowned, reached into his pocket, and found the item, his face relaxing in relief.

At that moment, the phone in the living room rang.

Xue Renzhi was startled, standing up abruptly, his heavy breathing making his beard quiver.

Xue Weiguo reacted quickly, picking up the phone, speaking a few words, and then hanging up. He turned to Xue Renzhi and nodded, "It's Shouye. He's found Lu Li and will be home soon."

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