Chapter 1: I am anxious and restless, while you are lost in your emotions

Huang Yulian was at a loss whether to laugh or cry: "Is he just a man? Is it really necessary to react this way?"

Who said that the Huang family is the largest landlord in the town, and who said that this generations-old Nanyang Chinese family has long made the locals envious

Huang Yulian suddenly began to tremble: "My father has never... gone to the casino. This person claims that my father owes gambling debts, signed documents, and lost all our family assets to them, yet does not acknowledge that my father... was there..."

This is a common ailment among the men of the tropical fishing village

Sienna's Chinese is somewhat halting. Although she is not of Chinese descent, there are so many Chinese families in this area that Chinese and Cantonese are more useful than English: "It has been five days, and he still hasn't asked me a single question, nor has he looked for me..."

The indigenous town mayor, sheriff, and other malevolent spirits could hardly wait to pounce on the Huang family and divide their assets.

A few days ago, he was so gentle and considerate that he wouldn't even hold the oil bottle himself. I heard that a classmate from a landlord's family who went to the capital for university returned and happily ran off, disappearing without a trace

Let alone discussing any feelings

At that moment, on the rosewood flat table where several incense sticks were burning, the mobile phone lit up and rang. Huang Yulian hurriedly jumped over, almost losing her balance, but fortunately, Xiana reached out to support her.

However, the two graceful figures in this hall had no leisure or elegance to appreciate such beauty

Only murmurs escaped from the mouth: "What should I do, what should I do... what should I... what should I do, the property will be collected tomorrow..."

At this point, it is evident that there is a lack of confidence, and making a phone call is merely a facade: "Tell him to come here to help... You all go find Ah Hai, I won't take responsibility!"

Islands are scattered across the sea like the back of a tortoise, like a gourd, and like the topknot of the Buddha, forming a starry pattern on the water surface

Right beside her, her friend Xiana, who had been with her since elementary school through middle school, was also restless

Without the care of a woman, Yi Haizhou became visibly slovenly

It was entirely thanks to Xian Na holding her that she did not slip to the ground

In this remote area, there are islands and tropical rainforests everywhere. The rampant proliferation of private firearms in Southeast Asia is not an uncommon occurrence. Upon hearing this, Huang Yulian's tears flowed even more abundantly

There is truly no way out; there are only three police officers in the town. The sheriff's dealings are certainly better known to her than to the village women. Reporting the case is akin to sending a sheep into the tiger's den. Moreover, the police lawyer has stated that there are no leads whatsoever. How can a case be filed or a search conducted when there are no living witnesses and no bodies?

Due to suspicions of connections with various individuals in the town, Huang Yulian, who has not frequently returned in recent years, had no choice but to secretly contact some unrelated people through childhood friends to inquire everywhere, yet found no leads

Goodness, even a nameless, low-profile seaside town in Southeast Asia can lead to being cheated on

Xiana picked up the high-end phone from the table and said, "I... I called him to come and show you, take a look, someone has to help you."

The man who appeared among the fishing village shacks walked along the wooden plank road by the shore and entered the thatched-roof restaurant that extended several meters into the sea

"He has arrived, Ah Hai has arrived, prepare, prepare."

Huang Yulian, with a blank expression, nodded and said: "Why didn't you call him a few days ago?"

Then, as if recalling something, I immediately opened my phone, and sure enough, there was a new message.

I said it was Sanna who was being mischievous, insisting on teasing him. Who would want to wear a green hat? I won't say anything to avoid getting hit by him

She had to force herself to maintain her composure in front of her weeping mother and the relatives who were incessantly inquiring about news, as well as all those around her whom she perceived to have ulterior motives.

There is no such thing as eternal love in dew-drenched relationships; it is the preference for wealth over poverty that governs all things in the world

Indeed, it is a lamentable sight: stubble on his face, a dull gaze, a slightly yellowed undershirt covered by a wrinkled checkered short-sleeved shirt, paired with multi-pocketed shorts and flip-flops. He bears no distinction from the idle men of this natural fishing village

He must be a great hero who has endured many wounds

Huang Yulian was left speechless; this childhood companion must have watched too many martial arts novels and television dramas

The English conversation was quickly connected, and after a few sentences, Huang Yulian stood there stiffly.

Her hair is neater and more refreshing than that of these several men, as it is the result of the daily grooming she maintained before Xian Na's disappearance

Just the thought of that character for 'corpse' brings tears to my eyes again, and I shake my head vigorously

Wow ... ...

However, despite her dark complexion, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, her athletic figure and attire clearly indicate that she is an ordinary village girl, yet her face is filled with a delicate and weak sadness.

Xiana gently embraced her and said, "What is it, miss? What happened?"

Frequently having nightmares, just like a child

In tropical regions rich in natural resources, the picturesque tourism industry is indeed a blessing from nature, resulting in a life free from financial pressures

The sky is high and the clouds are light, offering a broad view

He is like a reclusive hero of the martial world, even when leaning against the wall basking in the sun, his melancholic gaze and the stubble on his chin cannot conceal his outstanding presence, of course I must hurry to take him home!

One's own disaster is merely someone else's fleeting concern

The exquisitely delicate and fair-skinned Huang Yulian is now anxiously pacing back and forth in front of the window, her makeup of powder and red lips applied a bit excessively

Pity her, a weak woman called back from Capital University, who can only feel helpless.

Huang Yulian expressed no hope at all, giving a bitter smile and shaking her head: "Do I still have to coax him? Just like your relatives, he is another man who idles away his time and is lazy. Are you really relying on your night market stall to support him?"

Speaking of this, there is unexpectedly a hint of sweetness on her face

Xian Na had a lovesick expression: "Really, he must be a great hero! He has a gun, he is hiding a gun on him!"

Xian Na said seriously: "I still have to set up the night market by myself, he is healing!"

It is often the case that women are busy managing the household and making a living, while men engage in various leisurely activities such as chatting, playing, and enjoying nature.

Thus, one can only apply thick layers of heavy makeup to conceal the increasingly haggard complexion.

After days of worry, the young woman, whose emotions were on the brink of collapse, saw her father's appearance and immediately tears began to flow down in a continuous stream

We need to come up with a solution

It is now noon, you all find a way to trick him into coming, he really hasn't asked me a single question

Quite a contrast

The sound was as sharp as frying beans, and when the call ended, I handed the phone back with an awkward expression: "They often hang out with him, they must have a way."

The well-ventilated stilted structure over the water is naturally cool, making it an excellent gathering place for the idle men of the village to spend their days in contemplation.

Such beautiful tropical scenery

Get lost! He must be coaxed to the young lady's place today!

Even while seated inside the intricately carved and painted Chinese hall with its red eaves and green tiles, one can still hear the sound of the waves from the beach not far outside

During the seven days since her father's disappearance, she has been unable to sleep due to her restlessness and anxiety

He also prepared to leave this wretched place after having a meal, continuing to wander aimlessly around.

The daughter of the landlord could hardly believe in her rural boyfriend, shaking her head in despair as tears began to fall again

Xian Na bit her lip: "I just want to see if he will look for me. You have no news either, and I don't even know where to find him if I call him. Isn't someone coming tomorrow? I'll call him, tell him to come..."

Huang Yulian felt even less angry in her heart: "Have your cousins and brothers found out anything at all..."

The village girl still possessed considerable strength, helping the landlord's daughter to sit in the adjacent armchair, watching her childhood friend, who was curled up there, looking sorrowful, weak, pitiful, and helpless.

The distant azure sea and sky can be more clearly seen, thanks to the lush white clouds on the horizon that delineate the boundaries.

A small coastal town in Nanyang, situated halfway up the mountain

Xian Na is like a gold medal salesperson who forcefully promotes: "Really, really, those cousins of mine, you saw them too, I deliberately called them over to tease me, and as a result, he... he just beat them up without a second thought, leaving them in a state of utter disarray!"

Even while in tears, the university student still noticed a distinct pause from the village girl: "On purpose?"

Because I just saw that there were still uncollected items piled on the iron cart outside the door, Xiana no longer wants the belongings she uses to set up her food stall at the night market every evening

As long as he sees Miss Huang from the Huang family, everything will be fine, just like that...

Wow

"I ... ... should I call him to help you?"

Gazing sorrowfully at the distant seascape, with furrowed brows, occasionally meeting the eyes of her female companion, it is a forced smile that emerges, tinged with a temporary attempt to please, yet predominantly reflecting a restless spirit

Isn't it true that her father went missing precisely because of his passion for hunting

The several men on the other side scratched their heads in confusion: "A Hai? What does he want to do, who can pull him..."

A few seemingly carefree and lazy men quickly dispersed, feigning a nonchalant demeanor as they arranged themselves in a pocket formation

It seems that this small town, which has been stagnant for two to three months, is rather dull, let's go

With a heart full of sorrow, Huang Yulian, who was suddenly doused with a bag of dog food, stood up unsteadily and said: "I ... ... "

Clicking on the link above, a video pops up, revealing one's own father sitting at a table resembling a casino, signing and sealing documents!

Others might mistakenly think that she is empathically enduring the suffering of her friend