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    Long Marriage Journey: Volume 2
    Long Marriage Journey: Volume 2
    Long Marriage Journey: Volume 2
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    Long Marriage Journey: Volume 2

    By Mai Dou

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    Everyone knew that young master Zhou had a bride that was as beautiful as a fairy since he was a boy. Wherever he went, she would follow! But who knew that one day, this daughter-in-law would suddenly go missing …
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    PublisherFunstory
    Release dateOct 4, 2019
    ISBN9781646771165
    Long Marriage Journey: Volume 2

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      Long Marriage Journey - Mai Dou

      SURROGATE

      CHAPTER 101 - TAIL ACCIDENT

      Obviously, this red, is Yan Duan's favorite high-profile still think of the color of romance.

      Maserati, on the other hand, only sells ten.

      He narrowed his eyes slightly, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes as he looked at Liang Jia. His gaze towards the red Maserati flashed even more icily.

      Liang Jia snapped out of her daze and stretched out her hand to open the car door. However, when she pulled the door open, she discovered that the door was tightly locked. She turned her head to look at Zhou Xing Chen, her gaze cold. Liang Jia's lips curved into a sneer, Zhou Xing Chen, let me go. I have something to say to him.

      Speak? Zhou Xing Chen's hand lightly tapped the steering wheel, his gaze a little gloomy. An unreadable light flashed in his eyes, and he seemed to be extremely displeased. Didn't I already delete his contact details? What else do you have to say to him?

      Liang Jia couldn't be bothered to explain either. Instead, the corner of her mouth hooked up into a smile. Are you going to let me get off?!

      I won't. Zhou Xing Chen didn't seem to have any intention of giving in, and only two words came out of his mouth. He couldn't seem to see Liang Jia's face darken.

      I'll ask that one last time. Zhou Xing Chen! Are you going to let me get off!?

      Zhou Xing Chen's jealousy was a complete mystery, and there was no logic to it at all. Liang Jia had already lost the mood to give him an explanation. She only wanted to tell Yan Duanan the clues she had found. Perhaps this would be even more of a help to her mother.

      With this thought in mind, of course he would do the same. But once again, he couldn't open the car door, so Liang Jia was truly a bit angry.

      This time, Zhou Xing Chen didn't say anything, but his eyes were gloomy. He lifted Liang Jia's chin with all her might. Seeing the cold look in Liang Jia's eyes, Zhou Xing Chen's heart trembled.

      He lowered his head, grabbed Liang Jia's soft red lips, and savored it fiercely. His tongue forcefully roiled around Liang Jia's lips, not giving her the slightest opportunity to breathe.

      A wave of warmth.

      Liang Jia was a little angry in her heart. She fiercely bit down on Zhou Xing Chen, and only stopped when she tasted a little bit of the fishy smell.

      However, what followed was an even fiercer attempt by Zhou Xing Chen to seize the treasure.

      A kiss.

      Zhou Xing Chen turned the steering wheel, the gloom in his eyes gradually dissipating as he drove the car away.

      Liang Jia's body was limp. Her hands and feet had been kissed until they were powerless, and she was too lazy to argue with him anymore. Seeing Zhou Xing Chen bite the skin from the corner of his mouth, the corners of her mouth curved into a smile as she lazily watched him turn the steering wheel, no longer struggling.

      Zhou Xing Chen also saw Liang Jia slowly closing her eyes from the rearview mirror, a trace of tenderness suddenly flashing across his eyes.

      Although he knew clearly in his heart that Liang Jia and Yan An had nothing to say, he just couldn't endure Yan Du An's gaze on Liang Jia. Although he knew clearly in his heart that Liang Jia and Yan An had nothing to do, he just couldn't endure Yan Du An's gaze on Liang Jia.

      He always had impure thoughts in his mind. What if the connection only grew more frequent?

      Zhou Xing Chen's eyes turned dark.

      The red Maserati seemed to have noticed Zhou Xing Chen's silver Mercedes-Benz. It made a beautiful turn and headed straight for them.

      It seemed like he wouldn't give up until he caught up with them.

      Zhou Xing Chen narrowed his eyes. He also noticed that Maserati was following them from behind. With a cold sneer on his face, he stepped on the accelerator and let the car continue onward.

      Two brand-new cars were violently chasing each other in the villa area.

      Zhou Xing Chen didn't seem to care that the matter wasn't big enough. He turned left and right to play with Yan Du'an, and the car sped past the rows of villas, leaving the red Maserati far behind.

      The red Maserati fell behind by a large margin. Yan Duane narrowed his eyes, turned the corner in front of him, and stepped heavily on the accelerator. As he got closer to the silver Mercedes in front of him, the car turned a corner and disappeared around the corner.

      Good Zhou Xing Chen.

      He made a sneer and continued to work harder.

      The car turned a corner, and the silver Mercedes was right in front of them. A black truck suddenly came down from the side of the road.

      Even the terrible Yan Du An cursed in his heart.

      She looked in the rearview mirror and saw Maserati rushing straight toward the black van. The corners of Zhou Xing Chen's lips couldn't help but curl into a cold smile. His eyes unwittingly flashed with a hint of happiness, and he was beaming with happiness.

      It was clear that Liang Jia had not dared to close her eyes ever since Zhou Weiqing had started driving. At this moment, she saw in the rearview mirror that the red front of Maserati's car had been knocked out, and she looked worriedly at the driver's seat.

      Only covered by thick glass, nothing to be seen. She could only see the two cars standing there quietly. As she turned around to look at Zhou Xing Chen, she sighed in her heart.

      Yan Du An!

      Don't worry, he'll be fine. The corners of Zhou Xing Chen's lips curled up in a cold smile. He seemed to know what Liang Jia wanted to say, so he stopped her and drove the car back to the Zhou Mansion.

      This man was domineering and possessive, but he wasn't jealous when he saw Yan Duoan's car crash like that. He even looked happy. He was just like a small child.

      She turned back to look at the red Maserati, silently blessing him for his words. She could not save him.

      Just as they arrived at the Zhou Mansion and landed on the ground, they saw that the door was still open. Liang Jia felt somewhat strange. But soon she remembered that there seemed to be someone else in the house before she left.

      As expected, the moment he entered the door, he saw a slightly restless Yuriy.

      Zhou Xing Chen's brows were originally a little cold. When he saw Yu Hua Qing, he finally froze. He walked over and lazily sat down on the sofa, raising his eyebrows as he waited for Liang Jia to settle the matter.

      The sight of one or two unhappy people walking around in front of him day and night was really disgusting.

      Liang Jia thought of the case of the tail that just happened with Yan Gouan and felt slightly worried. Her eyes that looked at Yu Hua Qing also carried a hint of complexity. She walked over and was somewhat hesitant to speak.

      Yu Hua Qing's originally somewhat expectant eyes saw Liang Jia's expression become somewhat uneasy as her fingers tightly clenched together. However, she still pretended to be indifferent and raised her eyebrows. Why, speak frankly.

      After some hesitation, Liang Jia decided to let Yu Hua Qing go over and see if anything had happened. In order to prevent Zhou Weiqing from getting jealous again, she said slowly with a cold expression: Just now, on the road, your Big Brother An had a car accident, and he's probably still at the scene right now. I think you'd better go over and take a look.

      What did you say?!

      Hearing this, Yu Hua Qing's face paled and her body became unsteady. However, she immediately picked up the bag that she threw to Liang Jia and hastily rushed out the door.

      Maybe he really did like it.

      Seeing Yu Hua Qing's somewhat hurried back, Liang Jia You thought like this. On the sofa, Zhou Xing Chen stared at her helpless expression. With a cold sneer on his face, he said, Liang Jia, it's time to talk about our matters.

      CHAPTER 102 - MONTMORILLONITE

      Hearing Zhou Xing Chen's words, Liang Jia turned around, a smile on her face. Without the slightest hint of cowardice, she looked straight into Zhou Xing Chen's eyes and raised an eyebrow. What? Young Master Zhou is willing to discuss our matters with me now?

      Zhou Xing Chen's eyes slowly softened, but the cold smile still remained on his face. He stood up, his possessive aura causing Liang Jia to be startled. Her slender legs strode over, looking at Liang Jia with an increasingly profound gaze.

      For some reason, Liang Jia swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Watching Zhou Xingchen's actions, she seemed a little weak.

      At some point, the corners of Zhou Xing Chen's mouth had curled into an evil smile. He forced Liang Jia against the wall, one hand extended to support the wall behind her, while his slender right hand slowly lifted Liang Jia's chin.

      Only a fist's distance away, Liang Jia could even see Zhou Xing Chen's long eyelashes flutter. As she looked down, she could see Zhou Xing Chen's thin lips curved up in an evil smile. It was unknown when but an ambiguous aura had enveloped them.

      Liang Jia moved a little uneasily. Shouldn't we have a good talk?

      Zhou Xing Chen chuckled lightly as he lowered his head to pick up Liang Jia's bright red lips and pecked them gently. Liang Jia was a little distracted, but in the next second, her lips were unconsciously taken over by Zhou Xing Chen.

      Saliva and tongue intertwined, the flame of desire growing stronger and stronger.

      The smile on Zhou Xing Chen's face grew wider as he let go of her. Didn't you take Yu Hua Qing away just now to seduce me?

      Liang Jia fiercely pushed him away with a flushed face, but his gaze was somewhat pouting. What nonsense are you spouting!? Shameless!"

      Zhou Xing Chen wanted to embrace her, but she easily dodged him.

      Liang Jia leaned her body over, and a smile rose on the corner of her mouth. So this is what you said. You want to properly discuss our matter? She walked quickly up the stairs and looked back at him. I'm going to paint.

      The corners of Zhou Xing Chen's lips curved up in a faint smile. When he turned to look at her, Liang Jia Li's face reddened. His voice sounded a little lazy, as if he was waiting for her to take the initiative to walk down.

      Don't you want to talk about your mother?

      Liang Jia's eyes flashed, and a resplendent light shone from her starry eyes. Her originally upright posture suddenly stopped, and her throat became slightly hoarse, as if she had only squeezed out a few words after a long time. What did you say? Do you have any leads?

      Zhou Xing Chen didn't respond to her words. He absent-mindedly walked into the living room and sat on the sofa, his slender legs crossed. With a lazy smile, he said, Please me.

      Liang Jia knew Zhou Xing Chen's temperament. If it was in the past, she would have thought Zhou Xing Chen was humiliating her. But now, ever since she fell in love with this man, if not for his childish look just now, she would not have known that he had such a childish side to him.

      She couldn't help but burst out laughing. Seeing Zhou Xing Chen staring at her with a dark expression, the corners of her mouth immediately curled up as she walked over. Seeing Zhou Xing Chen's gaze grow increasingly dark, Liang Jia's lips curled up into a tempting smile.

      Zhou Xing Chen's large hands suddenly wrapped around her back, turning his body to press down on her. He took the initiative and ruthlessly tore away her red lips. After a long while, he released Liang Jia, her eyes dark. You're not allowed to think about peace, and you're not allowed to worry about him.

      Liang Jia was somewhat mesmerized by the kiss, and when she heard Zhou Xing Chen's gloomy voice, she couldn't help but let out a smile. At this point, how could he still think about this matter?

      Alright. Liang Jia didn't dare to speak the last few words out loud. She feared that Zhou Weiqing would bully her even more miserably.

      Zhou Xing Chen's squinting eyes relaxed slightly, and he picked up Liang Jia before walking into the room.

      His large hand wandered around Liang Jia's body as the ambiguous atmosphere in the room continued to rise …

      Turning over, Liang Jia stared blankly at Zhou Xing Chen's face as it grew larger in front of her. Zhou Xing Chen's eyes were closed, as if he was extremely sleepy. When she quieted down, she heard his rapid heartbeat.

      There were very few men who were like him. They were clearly beautiful, yet they were filled with an evil aura, as if they were statues carved by a god. While calmly thinking, their eyebrows would always remain tightly knitted, but their eyes were filled with a sharp killing intent.

      Then, when did he fall in love with her?

      Liang Jia's hand stretched out carefully, about to touch Zhou Xing Chen's face. But in the next instant, the closed eyes suddenly opened, and a big hand gripped the hand that was about to caress his face. He then sneered, It seems like you aren't tired enough, which is why you have the energy to peek at me.

      Liang Jia snorted. When she saw that his eyes had become dark, afraid that he would torment her again, she quickly changed the topic. Of course, this was also the issue that she was most concerned about right now.

      Didn't you just tell me that you had a clue about my mother?

      Zhou Xing Chen was quiet for a moment, then took her hand and hid it under his blanket. His eyes became a little sharp as he thought for a moment before saying, It's not about your mother. It's about that bracelet.

      Liang Jia's heart was originally a bit uneasy. When she heard that there was a clue to the bracelet, she had a rather complicated feeling. Leaning against Zhou Xing Chen's shoulder, she maintained an extremely calm expression. Speak.

      That blue bracelet. I found the place to make it.

      The blue bracelet had thin lines carved on it, and some of the patterns were hidden within the lines, but they couldn't unravel the meaning of the lines, but he could find clues based on the quality of the blue bracelet. As expected, the blue bracelet was carved from a very rare kind of jade, and when worn on his hand, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, it was a type of living jade.

      The other day when he heard the words of the old dean, Yi Linsi, he secretly took out the bracelet and kept it in his heart. Although he couldn't get any more information from the old dean, he still had a way to find out the source of this jade.

      Sure enough, he was able to find this material in the jade shop.

      This blue jade bracelet is one of the rare montmorillonite found in Sri Lanka. Yue Changshi, also known as lover's stone. People believe that it can awaken the gentle passion of the beloved, can have this beautiful as the moon of the romantic love. This bracelet's origins also allowed Zhou Xing Chen to finally understand that this blue bracelet was not only made from the Beautiful Moon Longstone, but also a token of affection given to Liang Jia's mother by someone else. And he believed that this person was none other than perhaps Liang Jia's father.

      He finally found the place where the bracelets were made. He had rushed back to tell this young woman about the news, but she was too lazy to talk to him and her eyes were locked on Yan Duoan. How could he not be angry!

      CHAPTER 103 - BLOOD DEBT AND BLOOD REPAYMENT

      Liang Jia's pupils dilated in a split-second, staring at Zhou Xing Chen in disbelief. You're saying you found the place where you created this bracelet?!

      This meant that if she found the manager of this store, or the waitress from back then, or the craftsman who made this bracelet, then everything would come to light. She would then know all the secrets, all the reasons why her mother had suddenly abandoned her to become an orphan.

      Liang Jia abruptly sat up from the bed, her eyes shining so brightly that Zhou Xing Chen almost couldn't shift his gaze away. Her slender white hands trembled a little with excitement, and she couldn't help but give Zhou Xing a brilliant smile.

      Zhou Xing Chen's eyes looked at her smooth back, becoming more and more mysterious. It was a pity that Liang Jia understood the meaning behind his eyes. She quickly put on her clothes, causing a look of disappointment to flash across Zhou Xing Chen's face.

      Liang Jia turned around and anxiously said, Quickly get up! The clues from the last time we went to Seahold have been completely destroyed. I don't want this …" She paused, thinking of the green iron gate that could not be opened, and suddenly felt sad.

      Seahold?

      Zhou Xing Chen's eyes flashed. Just as he was about to reply, he narrowed his eyes and looked off into the distance.

      After a while, his voice carried a strange gloominess as a chill unconsciously spread out from his body, Sure, but I have to solve a problem first.

      His fingers lightly tapped on the bed sheet, as if he couldn't see Liang Jia's somewhat doubtful face. The corner of his mouth pulled up a hint of a cold smile.

      Li Yin.

      Originally, Zhou Xing Chen hadn't thought of that, but whenever he mentioned Seahold, his mind couldn't help but think of that car accident caused by Li Yin and those drugged spaghetti noodles. It wouldn't be that easy to kill him. With Ning Li Han blocking him last time, who would be able to help him this time?

      The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile.

      In order to get to that jade shop as soon as possible, under Zhou Xing Chen's fierce request to teach Li Yin a lesson before he was willing to set off, Liang Jia had no choice but to follow Zhou Xing Chen's instructions and ask Li Yin out on a date. However, she didn't expect that despite how many times her sad words hurt Li Yin, he would only say yes.

      Hello? Why aren't you saying anything? If it weren't for that photo of that day and the fact that Ning Li Han had personally admitted to it, Liang Jia would have found it hard to believe that the person who wanted to kill them was actually Li Yin. Not long ago, when she was kidnapped by the Xia Family, he was still desperate to save her.

      Noticing Zhou Xing Chen's discontent, Liang Jia quickly withdrew her expression and a cold voice came out of her mouth. Alright, I'll see you there. I'll see you at five o'clock at the Victorious Return Coffee Shop.

      At five o'clock, Li Yin arrived as promised.

      However, what was waiting for him was not Liang Jia, but Zhou Xing Chen who was lazily tasting a cup of coffee with a smile on his face.

      Why is it you?

      Upon seeing who it was, Li Yin's eyes narrowed, and a cold aura rushed towards Zhou Xing Chen.

      However, the man on the sofa didn't seem to have any reaction, and didn't feel the cold air around Li Yin at all. Instead, the man on the sofa seemed to have no reaction, and didn't feel the cold air around Li Yin at all, and still had a lazy smile on his face.

      Li Yin narrowed his eyes, somewhat sullen. Where's Liang Jia? Where's my sister! Get her out. Seeing Zhou Xing Chen move his ring, jealousy involuntarily welled up within him. His voice grew colder as he said, I knew it was you who forbade her to see me."

      Zhou Xing Chen scoffed, as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world. Ye Zichen lowered his eyes and stood up in a casual manner. The men in black suits, who were hiding behind him, immediately stepped forward and grabbed Li Yin's struggling hands.

      Oh Young Master Li, Young Master Li. He walked up to Li Yin, who was being supported by a few men, and strolled casually. His eyes became unusually sharp, Do you think you can do whatever you want with Ning Li's support?

      Li Yin remained silent. After a while, he said with a cold smile, What? Is young master Zhou afraid of Ning Li? I never thought Ning would have such courage. to be able to frighten our young master Zhou. "

      He grabbed Li Yin by the collar of his shirt, a sinister glint in his eyes. This has really troubled you and Director Ning. "

      With a wooden board separating them, Liang Jia sat behind the wooden door and listened quietly. In her hands, she held the new server, who had just brought up a cappuccino, and took a small sip.

      Inside the house, the tense atmosphere became even more intense.

      Zhou Xing Chen loosened his grip on Li Yin's collar, wiping his hands as if he despised him. With a cold voice, he said, Was the accident arranged by you? Are you the one who drugged the pasta, too? My wife and I really thank you! "

      Liang Jia's eyes twitched.

      Yes, so what?! Li Yin sneered coldly as he stared fearlessly at Zhou Xing Chen.

      That would be for the best. Zhou Xing Chen wiped his hands with a tissue, an indifferent look in the corner of his eyes.

      A few men in black suits mercilessly hammered Li Yin's stomach, causing him to groan in pain. Then, the man kicked the wound on his leg, which was covered with white bandages. The sound of bones breaking could be heard, and a large amount of blood stained the white bandages.

      Hearing Li Yin groan in pain, Liang Jia was somewhat unable to control himself and stood up. Behind the wooden door, Li Yin's pained expression could be seen through a small hole. She opened her eyes wide, and a complicated look flashed across her eyes.

      She shouldn't have been soft-hearted when she said that Li Yin was going to kill them all. However, she had always treated Li Yin as her own brother, and now, her brother was going to kill him, while her husband was teaching his so-called brother a lesson. No, he wasn't her brother anymore. However, when she looked at Li Yin's foot, which was bandaged, that patch of white was quickly dyed red with blood. She couldn't bear the sight. After all, this wound was caused by her.

      Punch after punch.

      Li Yin's face was twisted, and he struggled to stay close together. He groaned in pain, but didn't let himself cry out. Only when his internal organs were entangled did he let out an uncontrollable roar.

      Zhou Xing Chen stared at his face, a cold smile on his face. What? Isn't that satisfying enough? Then a bit more.

      Liang Jia's expression became somewhat complicated. She hesitantly stretched out her hand, wanting to pull the handle of the door.

      CHAPTER 104 - COOPERATION

      After pausing on the doorknob for a few seconds, an ice-cold sensation pressed against Liang Jia's skin. After hesitating for a long time, Liang Jia finally retracted the hand that was placed on the doorknob.

      Even though he had been injured because of her, and was also the only one who had taken care of her for so many years, Liang Jia's eyes became shallow and cold. When he thought of what he had done to them in Seahold, his restless heart stopped. No one would do this, and after saving you, they would deliberately kill your husband, who claimed to be your brother.

      She should have trusted Xing Chen. After all, Xing Chen was her husband, and as she looked through the small opening of the cave, she couldn't help but recall what Zhou Weiqing had once said to her. If she couldn't help but save Li Yin, then the clues regarding her mother's bracelet would be lost in that jade shop forever.

      She shook her head. It seemed as if Xing Chen had long since seen through her feelings, and she adjusted her emotions before finally sitting down quietly.

      How could she dare to forget that Li Yin was no longer the same as before, he was already cooperating with Ning Li Han, they were long gone.

      The corners of her mouth curled up as if she was laughing at herself.

      At the next wooden door, Li Yin's mouth began to bleed as the sticky liquid dripped onto the tiles, drop by drop, forming a small red flower. Having lost all his strength from the blow, he half closed his eyes, but his eyes were still staring coldly at Zhou Xing Chen.

      Seeing that Li Yin was almost unable to stand up, the blood on his leg mixed with the white bandage on his leg, Zhou Xing Chen threw down the torn up tissue in his hand, his mood somewhat joyful as he threw it into the trash bin. His eyes glanced at Li Yin, who was covered in blood, and said carelessly, Let him go.

      Hearing this, the men immediately let go of Li Yin's hand. Li Yin seemed to have no more strength left in him, he just knelt on the ground and gasped for breath.

      Seeing Li Yin act like a dead dog, Zhou Xing Chen looked down at him from above, a mocking smile on his face as he said, What, without Ning Li Han's support, there's no way to show off your might anymore? It wasn't like this when you wanted to kill me. I'm afraid it would take a lot of thought for us to die.

      He squatted down and stared into Li Yin's cold and sinister eyes with his narrow, phoenix-like eyes. He approached Li Yin's earlobes and said slowly, in a low voice, If it wasn't for Jia Er, then today next year would be your anniversary.

      His words were firm and didn't sound like he was joking at all.

      Staring at Li Yin's gradually darkening face, as if he wanted to charge up and bite him, Zhou Xing Chen's eyes turned a little cold. After a long while, he stood up. Jia'er, no matter what, you have no reason to harm her.

      With that, he half-closed his eyes and put his hands in his pockets. He didn't see the look on Li Yin's face as he wanted to say something, so he just gave the two people a meaningful glance before walking out of the main entrance.

      The eyes of Liang Jia, who was hiding behind the wooden door, slightly moved. After seeing Zhou Xing Chen lead the two men out of the private room, he shot a complicated look at Li Yin, who was kneeling on the floor, and also packed his things, preparing to leave.

      However, just as she opened the door and took a few steps, she suddenly saw Li Yin, who was squirming against the wall, and the room where Zhou Weiqing and Li Yin had been.

      It was clear that she had not expected this inn to have such a layout. Zhou Weiqing and Li Yin's room was interconnected with Liang Jia's room, but there was only a wooden door separating them, while on Liang Jia's side, besides the wooden door, there was also a glass door. However, Liang Jia had not expected that the glass door on the other side of the door was a glass door that led to the main entrance.

      The moment she saw Li Yin, she understood the look in his eyes. It was despair and disappointment, but she forced herself not to think about it.

      Pushing the door open, she looked at Zhou Xing Chen, who was waiting for her. A hint of gentleness flashed through her eyes.

      He actually pretended not to know him?

      Li Yin laughed self-deprecatingly. His eyes were a little dull as he watched Liang Jia walk past him and open the door.

      It's already like this, why are you still looking? There was a trace of mockery in his tone.

      The red dress slowly fell down, and the woman had a pair of white ankles. Her exquisite high heels suddenly appeared in front of Li Yin's eyes. With a sinister tone, her red lips slightly parted, Do me a favor.

      Why should I help you? Li Yin sneered coldly with disdain in his eyes.

      Ren Chengyan crouched down and stared at Li Yin, who was covered in blood, and looked at him with a slightly amused expression, Don't forget, you're in a cooperative relationship with us now.

      I'm working with Director Ning, but not with you. The corner of Li Yin's mouth curled up, and he half closed his eyes, as if he was too lazy to care about Ren Qianyin.

      The woman laughed softly, a hint of contempt in her voice, Don't tell me you don't hate Zhou Weiqing for treating you like this? Furthermore, you'll be working with me even if you cooperate with Director Ning. You'll get your share of benefits.

      She paused. How is it?

      When they were finally on their way to the jade shop, Liang Jia touched the bracelet on her hand and became a little absent-minded.

      Zhou Xing Chen turned the steering wheel, staring straight ahead. With a low voice, he said, Jia'er, there's no need to be so nervous. There will always be a solution to this mystery.

      I hope so.

      Liang Jia lowered her head to look at the bracelet that was emitting a faint, ghostly blue light before abruptly leaning forward.

      White sedan.

      In front of him was a fork in the road, but a small white car coincidentally appeared.

      Liang Jia narrowed her eyes, staring straight at the white car blocking their path. Seated on that white car was an alluring and alluring woman, her gaze somewhat provocative as she looked at Zhou Xing Chen. Unfortunately, even though her eyes were filled with a tinge of provocation, Zhou Xing Chen only narrowed his eyes, lazily looking at her.

      Ren Chengyan seemed to want to say something, so he rolled down the window and revealed a sweet smile towards Liang Jia: What a coincidence.

      Liang Jia narrowed her eyes. Her long eyelashes blinked, but she did not answer her.

      As for Zhou Xing Chen, he ignored Ren Chengyan's words. His gaze swept past Ren Chengyan and onto the car, ignoring her as it sped towards a different fork in the road.

      The woman sitting in the white sedan narrowed her eyes, a trace of unwillingness flashing through her heart. But very quickly, her eyes flashed in the next second, looking at the car that drove away in the dust in front of her, slightly narrowing her eyes, showing a trace of a sinister smile.

      It just so happened that it suited her.

      CHAPTER 105 - JADE SHOP

      The wooden door that was engraved with exquisite patterns was pushed open. The man's blood dripped onto the tiles, condensing into a small flower.

      The sales clerk wiping the jade artifacts at the counter saw his appearance and seemed to be in a daze. Her eyes stared unblinkingly at the large amount of blood stains on his body and his left leg, which was covered in a blood-colored bandage.

      His eyes were half closed, his expression somewhat ruthless. A somewhat hoarse voice came from the depths of his throat, Call out your shop manager.

      When the shop assistant saw the ruthlessness and panic in his eyes, he instantly lowered his head and said, Okay, okay, I'll go right now.

      The man leaned against the counter, barely able to hold on.

      This trip was a bit long, almost half an hour had already passed, but the jade shop was still far away. Liang Jia stared at the clock numbers on her phone and finally confirmed that she wasn't mistaken. They were truly taking a detour!

      Xing Chen, are you lost? Liang Jia took a deep breath and looked at him somewhat helplessly.

      Zhou Xing Chen casually turned the corner, his voice low as he said, I don't want to walk the same path as that woman.

      So, they were deliberately taking a detour?! Half an hour?

      The usually gentle and dignified smile on Liang Jia's face was somewhat cracked. She had never imagined that Zhou Weiqing would be so childish. However, she truly did hate that woman Ren Chengyan. Thinking this, she immediately lost her temper.

      Where are we? Ye Zichen lowered his eyes, and jumped for another minute when he got back on his phone.

      Zhou Xing Chen drove past an intersection, glancing at the nervous little woman in the rearview mirror before stopping the car. With a smile, he said, We're here.

      Green Jade Shop.

      Liang Jia stood in front of the jade shop. She raised her head and stared at the large, vigorous writing with a brush. Suddenly, she didn't dare to go forward.

      That was the feeling. That intense feeling of unease had returned. Pfft. Why would he be so unsettled if he didn't really see his mother.

      However, it was as if her feet were nailed to a nail, causing her to be unable to move in the slightest.

      Zhou Xing Chen embraced her waist, gently biting her earlobe, causing Liang Jia's body to soften even further. A smile appeared in Zhou Xing Chen's eyes as he said in a clear voice, Jia'er, I'm here.

      Feeling the warmth from Zhou Xing Chen's body, Liang Jia finally mustered the courage to push open the intricately carved wooden door.

      The shop was unusually quiet. The white tile floors were spotless, and even the counter had been carefully wiped several times. In front of the counter, there was a dazzling array of jades. The jadeite was even softer under the illumination of the lamplight, emitting a faint glow.

      A middle-aged man walked out from the store. He looked at the pair before him suspiciously and asked in a low voice, Is there anything I can help you with?

      Zhou Xing Chen leaned against the counter, his slender fingers casually tapping on the counter. His gaze seemed to pass over the middle-aged man's face, and his voice also carried a hint of gloom as he said, Call out your shop manager.

      Glimmers danced in the middle-aged man's eyes as he said, My apologies, but the shop manager has something to attend to and has left. If you have any business, I will pass on the message to him.

      Liang Jia's heart clenched. She took a few hurried steps forward. You …

      Zhou Xing Chen gently patted her shoulder, telling her to calm down. His sharp eyes stared at the middle-aged man in front of him. He picked up the emerald cabbage from the counter and admired it under the light of the lamp. He lazily asked, Have you opened this shop for many years already?

      The middle-aged man wasn't sure of Zhou Xing Chen's expression, but he could only mutter: Yes, that's right.

      He put down the jade cabbage in his hand and stared at the man's face as if he was examining it. A tempting smile appeared on his face as he said, So, the shop manager is also very old, isn't he?

      The middle-aged man suddenly regained his senses and his voice turned slightly high-pitched, No, our shop manager is very young! It's a new shop owner.

      Oh? The new shop manager?

      Zhou Xing Chen's eyes flashed, his gaze half-lowered as he sneered, So your craftsmen are also new here? Such craftsmanship?

      When the middle-aged man heard that he no longer needed to ask the shop manager, his heart relaxed, and he replied, Yes, the craftsmen have a new batch of craftsmen a few years ago. The old craftsmen have all gone home to develop their pension.

      Liang Jia's eyes were a little dim, as if she was somewhat disappointed. She tugged at Zhou Xing Chen's sleeve, wanting to take out the bracelet. However, Zhou Xing Chen pressed down on her hand that was about to grab the bracelet, his tone as neutral as ever. So, does your shop have Moonstone?

      The middle-aged man's eyes narrowed, but he still replied, Yes.

      Zhou Xing Chen pursed his lips, his fingers unintentionally tapping the counter as his mind raced. It seemed that the shop owner was this shop, but there was a problem with him. The report clearly stated that the shop manager was over eighty years old, and was a craftsman of craftsman's background. He had been running this jade shop all this time, and logically speaking, he should have been resting in the shop.

      Why would this man lie to them?

      Thinking up to here, Zhou Weiqing turned the jade in his hand. He lowered his eyes and comforted his wife, saying in a soft voice, Jia'er, it seems like we won't be able to get anything out of you. It'll be difficult for us to find out more about the jade, so we might as well come back another day.

      Exposing the bracelet just like that was not a good idea.

      Liang Jia seemed to have noticed this as well. She covered her bracelet and pulled a smile at the middle-aged man. Since the shop manager isn't here, we'll come visit another day.

      The clue that he had obtained with great difficulty was cut off once again.

      Liang Jia's eyes drooped down, and her heart suddenly became somewhat empty.

      Glimmers danced in the middle-aged man's eyes. He seemed to be slightly happy as he immediately bowed down. Alright, alright.

      In the office of the jade shop, Li Yin was lying on a couch in the office with his eyes half closed. The bandaged blood on his left foot was already starting to dry up, and he sat up, reaching over to the tea table and took a sip from a delicate blue and white porcelain teacup. With a sneer, he heard the sound of Liang Jia and Zhou Xing Chen leaving, and he took out a cheque from his pocket and handed it to the old man sitting in front of him.

      The old man took the cheque from Li Yin, weighed it for a moment, then reached out and took a look at the reading glasses beside him. The ten digits on the cheque were clearly written on it, and a satisfied smile appeared on his wrinkled face.

      Thank you, thank you. It was just a small effort. Drink more, drink more. The old man held the teapot, proficiently pouring tea into the teacup while flattering her.

      CHAPTER 106 - SECRETS

      Liang Jia pushed open the door and turned around to look at the middle-aged man. She lowered her head as if she was thinking of something. She let Zhou Chen embrace her as she slowly took a few steps forward.

      It was only when they were very far away from the carved wooden door that Zhou Chen

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