Xu Lao, as he poured a cup of tea for Ye Cheng, said, "This is a top-quality Maojian tea a friend gifted me. It’s actually my first time drinking it this year, so let’s enjoy it together today."
Xu Lao asked Men Chao next to him to fill Yecheng’s cup and, raising his own, he said, "Grandchildren have their own luck, so I can’t interfere with what happens between you and Xuexue. However, my Xuexue is very stubborn; she won’t give up until it’s absolutely hopeless. I only ask you for one thing: if Xuexue does something, I beg you, for my sake, please don’t hurt her."
Yecheng, holding his tea cup, met Xu Lao’s scrutinizing eyes. His lips curved lightly, a smile faintly visible, "Grandfather, you worry too much. Love is inherently without right or wrong; it’s just that she and I are not meant to be."
He gently sipped the tea in his cup and carefully placed it down.
Xu Lao watched him drink and his eyes brightened, "About this case you’re currently investigating, I happen to have some clues. If you’re interested, I can have Men Chao take you to the scene."
Upon receiving Xu Lao’s cue, Men Chao slowly began, "Xu Lao suspects that Lange Yuntian Club, a prestigious gathering place in Imperial Capital, is also associated with Xianxian."
Yecheng’s eyes flickered, "If there’s an issue with Lange Yuntian, then we’re looking at a really big problem."
Lange Yuntian Club is not accessible to just anyone; entry requires a card issued internally by the club. In other words, if you’re neither wealthy nor influential, lacking the club’s card, you simply cannot enter.
Those who can enter are either wealthy or powerful.
If Lange Yuntian truly has an issue, then we’re indeed facing a huge problem.
"What makes this case difficult is because it’s so mysterious; nobody knows what truly lies behind it. We might also assume that Xianxian, being backed by a powerful force, is why everything is so elusive. What do you think?"
After speaking, Xu Lao’s eyes fixed intently on Yecheng.
Yecheng had taken on this case several days ago, without finding any key clues.
"Grandfather Xu is right, I will definitely do my utmost to uncover the truth," Yecheng had not discussed much of the case with Xu Lao.
As they left the restaurant, Yecheng suddenly felt a chill on his body, which inexplicably made him shiver.
This feeling, he felt as if he had been here before, was extremely cold, cold enough to make him want to hug himself.
Ye Fei noticed Ye Cheng’s discomfort, his face showing concern, "Young master, are you alright?"
"Are you cold?" Ye Cheng asked instinctively.
"It’s not too cold today. Although winters in Imperial Capital are colder than elsewhere, it’s actually not that cold tonight. It’s warmer than usual."
Ye Cheng, unable to help himself, wrapped his arms around himself, "I feel cold."
"Yecheng." Xu Xuezi, standing not far from a car, was dressed in a cheongsam, her face exquisitely made up and draped in a fur shawl, looking elegant and noble.
She held fluffy gloves in her hands, her lips pressed into a faint, sweet, warm smile as she walked towards Ye Cheng.
"Acheng." Xu Xuezi stopped three steps away from Ye Cheng, "I heard from Grandfather that he was dining here tonight and told me to come pick him up. I didn’t expect the person dining with Grandfather tonight would be you."
Ye Cheng looked at Xu Xuezi, resisting the urge to grasp her fluffy-gloved hands, grinding his teeth, "Xu Lao will be out in a while, you might have to wait."
Xu Xuezi looked at Yecheng with boundless tenderness, her deep affection making Ye Fei beside them feel quite awkward.
"Acheng." Xu Xuezi reached out, "What’s wrong with your hands? Are you very cold?" Xu Xuezi’s gaze fell to Ye Cheng’s hands, which trembled slightly.
She grabbed Yecheng’s hands desperately, "Acheng, what’s wrong? Are you cold?"
Xu Xuezi’s scent naturally crept into his nostrils, a fragrance he found repulsive.
Almost simultaneously, his eyes turned blood red as he fiercely grasped Xu Xuezi’s hands.
Xu Xuezi felt a surge of joy in her heart.
Before she could recover from her joy, she felt light as Yecheng lifted her above his head.
At that moment, she realized something was wrong, her voice trembling, "Acheng, what are you doing...."
"Ah——" A woman’s scream pierced the sky, sharp and resounding.
Ye Fei covered his mouth, thinking to himself, "This is bad, it looks like the young master is having an episode."
After an episode, the young master would become extremely agitated and bloodthirsty. If Mr. Xu were to see this, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Right after Yecheng threw Xu Xuezi out, Ye Fei struck Ye Cheng on the neck, causing Ye Cheng to black out and collapse softly.
"Miss." It was Xiao’ou’s cry of alarm.
"Young master." It was Ye Fei’s cry of alarm.
As Xu Xuezi was about to hit the ground, Yin Li ran from not far away, instinctively trying to catch her. The momentum was too great and Yin Li, holding Xu Xuezi, rolled on the ground twice.
Looking at Xu Xuezi again, her eyes were tightly shut, and her cheeks bore faint traces of blood from the ground.
"Miss has fainted from fright." Yin Li held Xu Xuezi and moved toward the car.
Meanwhile, Ye Fei had already thrown Yecheng into the car, ordering Lao Jian to drive straight back to the Gu Family.
This illness of the young master could only be controlled by the old master.
From the second floor, Mr. Xu watched the whole process, his gaze calm as if he had expected it: "How did you know he fears the cold?"
Men Chao slightly smirked, "Discovered it unintentionally."
"You, always so quiet in your actions but always bringing me big surprises," Mr. Xu patted Men Chao on the shoulder, in very good spirits, "It seems the Gu Family is not without weaknesses. Yecheng’s body cannot withstand the cold, his emotions spiral out of control with exposure to it, and even women can’t come near, right?"
"It seems so," Men Chao nodded.
"Heaven really is fair, giving Yecheng a perfect brain but making his body subject to certain limitations. Now that we’ve grasped the Gu Family’s weakness, let’s have some fun with them."
Mr. Gu, oh Mr. Gu, the secret your family hid for three years is finally too big to hide. I’m truly overjoyed.
"What happened to the young master?"
"Quick, call the old master."
"What happened?" When Mr. Gu received the message, he came quickly. After glancing at the unconscious Acheng, his thick eyebrows furrowed tightly.
"Old master, the young master had an episode. Miss Xu was about to touch him when he suddenly had an outburst and even threw Miss Xu out," Ye Fei explained the situation