Chapter 54

Silently driving the car, neither of them said a word.

The atmosphere was peaceful and not at all awkward, instead, there was a sense of inexplicable harmony.

KULA's big eyes, which usually gazed out the window, this time remained fixed on Ye Yun, as if trying to find something on his face.

Ye Yun noticed her gaze and looked at her, but she, like a frightened little rabbit, quickly averted her eyes. When Ye Yun looked away, her gaze returned to his face.

This situation was strange, yet it made the lonely space shared by two lonely people less lonely.

Following the motherboard's instructions, Ye Yun parked the car in front of a luxurious apartment building. The two got out of the car in silence and walked inside.

Arriving at a certain room on a certain floor, Ye Yun knocked on the door, which opened to reveal a smaller girl.

She was probably only five or six years old.

This wasn't strange, as Yi Zhi Mei wasn't very old, so her child was naturally young.

"Who are you looking for?" The little girl looked at the handsome man and woman outside the door, puzzled.

Ye Yun squatted down, "Are you Zhou Mingsnow?"

"Yes, big brother, who are you?"

Ye Yun took a deep breath, "I'm a friend of your mother's. Can we come in?"

"Hmm..." The little girl hesitated for a moment, then smiled sweetly, "Sure, although Mom said not to let strangers in, you don't seem like bad people."

"Why?" Ye Yun was puzzled. Could it be because he was handsome? He wasn't that handsome, was he?

"Because no bad person would bring such a beautiful big sister with them when doing bad things."

"..." Ye Yun glanced at KULA, unsure whether he should be relieved that he had brought this girl.

The apartment was clean and elegant. The furniture looked quite expensive, but it lacked a bit of luxury and added a touch of refinement.

After letting Ye Yun and KULA in, the little girl considerately poured two cups of water and placed them on the table, "Please have some water."

"Thank you, what a polite child," Ye Yun affectionately patted her head.

The little girl asked curiously, "Big brother and big sister, are you waiting for Mom?"

Ye Yun looked at his watch and sighed, "No, we're waiting for your dad."

The little girl looked surprised, "But Dad doesn't live at home."

"He will come."

Without Ye Yun's prompting, KULA pulled the little girl into her arms and started chatting with her. Soon, the two girls, one big and one small, were chatting enthusiastically. KULA, who had been lonely before, now seemed as happy as Zhou Mingsnow.

"Like peers..." Ye Yun thought to himself.

Not long after, the motherboard's voice came through the earpiece, "Boss, Liu Jing's husband, Zhou Wanfang, has entered the building."

Ye Yun tapped his earpiece to indicate he had heard. Sure enough, the doorbell rang soon after.

Seeing the door opened by a stranger, the weathered man outside instantly showed a look of shock and anger, then sighed deeply, "Jing... Is Ms. Liu Jing at home?"

Ye Yun sized up the man.

His hair, though combed, still looked messy. His washed-out suit had stains on the collar and cuffs. His shirt, which hadn't been changed in a long time, was blackened by sweat. There were mud spots on his pants and shoes, indicating he had been to a nearby village or construction site recently.

Ye Yun stepped aside, "Come in and talk."

"Dad!"

Seeing the man outside was indeed her father, the little girl immediately ran over joyfully.

Zhou Wanfang's face lit up with happiness. He knelt down and hugged his daughter tightly, saying with a bitter tone, "Good child... Good child... Dad missed you so much."

"Xue'er missed Dad too!" The girl stroked her father's hair, "Dad, don't cry."

Ye Yun closed the door and said, "Miss KULA, please take Miss Xue'er to the bedroom. I need to talk to Mr. Zhou."

Seeing another girl inside, Zhou Wanfang sighed with relief and bowed slightly to KULA, "Thank you, Miss."

After the two girls entered the bedroom, Ye Yun and Zhou Wanfang sat down. "Mr. Zhou, my name is Yan Yun. You can call me Mr. Yan."

"You... Hello, hello." Zhou Wanfang didn't underestimate Ye Yun because of his age and his 1990s-style haircut, "Mr. Yan, you are..."

Ye Yun chose his words carefully and said simply, "I asked you to come back to tell you that Miss Liu Jing has passed away."

"What!"

Zhou Wanfang jumped up, grabbed Ye Yun's shoulders, and shouted, "What did you say?"

Ye Yun looked straight into his eyes and said calmly, "She's dead."

"You said..." Zhou Wanfang roared, then glanced at the bedroom and lowered his voice, choking back tears, "You said she's dead. How did she die?"

"Don't ask."

Ye Yun pushed him away and took out a bank card, placing it on the table, "There are two million Hong Kong dollars here. Raise Xue'er well. Don't ask about Liu Jing's death, and don't tell anyone. Just consider her missing."

"How can I not!" Zhou Wanfang's eyes were bloodshot, and he growled, "How can I not ask and not say! A person just disappears like that, how can I not ask and not say! How did she die? Was it an accident or something else? She was just an ordinary office worker with no enemies, even if she was cold..."

A cold gun barrel pressed against his forehead, silencing Zhou Wanfang.

Ye Yun said coldly, "I hope you understand one thing. I'm not asking you, I'm ordering you."

"No..." Zhou Wanfang suddenly raised his head, his appearance no longer that of a disheveled man. He gritted his teeth and said with intense hatred, "No matter what, I can't let her be killed for no reason. If you don't tell me, kill me here. Otherwise, I will find a way to get justice!"

Ye Yun sighed, "It's useless. Even if you go to the Hong Kong government or all the way to Beijing, no one will tell you how she died. If you push too hard, many people will want you to disappear... and even make Xue'er disappear."

"What did she do?" Zhou Wanfang was stunned.

Ye Yun put away the gun, "The world you see isn't as peaceful as it seems. Beneath this sunny world lies a darkness that is unknown and cannot be known. This darkness hides countless secrets, and you can't demand to know any of them. Once you know, many people will try to kill you to keep the secrets from leaking."

Tears streamed down Zhou Wanfang's face, "Why is this happening... She was just an ordinary woman."

"Everyone has an extraordinary side."

Ye Yun stood up, "Don't try to maintain your broken company. Take this money and open a small shop. Raise your daughter well. Even though you're divorced, you still have custody of her. If anyone causes trouble over this..."

He left a business card, "Find this lawyer, Zhang Yusheng. Tell him a man named Yan Yun sent you for help."

...

Leaving Yi Zhi Mei's home, Ye Yun's mood was somewhat low.

KULA noticed and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing..." Ye Yun wanted to keep it to himself, but faced with KULA's question, he subconsciously spoke, "I was just thinking that Liu Jing is dead, and there's still someone who loves her and mourns for her. But if I die, who in this world will remember me?"

KULA was taken aback and lowered her head, saying nothing.

After a while, she looked up and said, "Then find someone who loves you. Be with her and engrave every moment of your life in her heart. That way, you won't have to worry about being forgotten."

"Impossible."

"Why is it impossible?"

"Because someone like me could die at any time and doesn't deserve love."

"Then keep living."

KULA suddenly placed her small hand on Ye Yun's hand that was gripping the gearshift, and said seriously, "If you can't avoid it, then keep living. If you don't have the strength to defeat your enemies, then make yourself strong enough. If... if you can't give up everything, then don't give up! Strive to become someone who can't be changed by others, strive to become so strong that nothing can knock you down, and strive to walk the path you want to walk."

Ye Yun looked at her, "Did you come up with that yourself?"

KULA shook her head, "A senior told me this."

"What happened to him in the end?"

"She... committed suicide. She was betrayed by the person she loved, and unflattering photos were posted online. She couldn't bear the pressure of public opinion."

"You see, things are never as smooth as we imagine," Ye Yun pulled away his hand, "Like reading a novel, from an outsider's perspective, we always think the protagonist should do this or that, but we ignore the fact that even the author of a book can't easily change the world they've created. Even in a fantasy novel, once the world is set, the author can only let events unfold according to the rules of reality, making the story feel real and immersive."

"Our own paths are the same. Ideal situations don't just happen. For every step closer to the world of desire, you have to pay a price. You might lose something or gain something, that's all."

"Is... that so?" KULA lowered her head.

"Yes, and no," Ye Yun suddenly smiled, "If I take your words as my dream and strive for it, then even if I fail, I will be content with my efforts."

PS: "Since that's the case," KULA smiled sweetly, "quickly kneel and beg the readers for votes!"

Ye Yun: Undressing...

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