The sixth fold, a thousand miles away

Xingyi cried out with a "Wow": "Let go of me!"

Song Guobing realized the situation, but it was already too late to draw his gun. As the assassin aimed for the second shot, he kicked the assassin's rope ladder with a swift kick. The assassin lost his aim and hesitated for a moment. However, at that moment, a gust of river wind blew by, carrying the ropes of Ye Kai and Xing Yi, which made a turn and directly sent them right in front of the assassin

Xing Yi's gaze was somewhat vacant, as if he had seen something, yet also as if he had seen nothing at all, until the two ships were no more than one hundred meters apart, when a crew member let out a sigh of relief and said: "Look, it's the Sheng Rui!"

Song Guobing hesitated for a moment and said, "Commander, this is equivalent to directly informing them that the person we are looking for is related to Sato Gen."

The bullet had already struck her waist before hitting his shoulder

You look very much alike, especially your nose and mouth. The woman continued, As soon as I saw you at the Gao family, I knew you must be his child

She led him to the tree in the backyard and said to him, "Could you please help me dig up a jar of wine from under the tree"

Fu Shuting ultimately accepted the business card, but was very worried: "With so many people following you now, how can you possibly get out?"

Seeing her so serious, Fu Shuting also forgot to ask further: "What is it?"

A faint voice deep within is asking me: Liao Xingyi, is this what you wanted when you excitedly got off the train and stepped into Yingcheng to pursue your studies, leaving that small place behind the bridge?

She smiled somewhat absentmindedly: "He may not necessarily still be here. If I can indeed arrange to meet him, I will find a way."

At that time, you studied with all your might, you just... wanted to become a female doctor

The compartment opened with a click, and Huang Ma was taken aback; that photograph was indeed still there.

The crew glanced over, their expression subtly moved: "It is Mr. Sato's ship"

At this moment, the Yingcheng Railway Station is at its busiest time of the day. Trains from the north and south converge at 10:00 PM, with countless passengers getting on and off. A car slowly drives in. A man in a black coat gets out of the back seat, lowers his head, and quickly walks into the station. At the street corner, Song Guobing watches his figure disappear into the crowd while instructing the driver to turn the car around, when suddenly a passerby raises a hand and throws a paper ball into the car.

If someone is truly at fault, it should be that old acquaintance of grandfather's. If it were not for his existence, Xiao Cheng would not have died, grandfather would not have committed suicide, and elder brother would not have been severely injured. She leaned against Ye Kaizheng's embrace, unable to help but reach into her pocket to touch the pocket watch, its hard and cold shell reflecting her current mood.

Sato was taken aback: "What did you say?"

The rope ladder had risen to the middle of the hull when the crew member's right hand suddenly moved. Ye Kai caught a glimpse of a flash of cold light from the corner of his eye, and a bullet grazed past him, striking the ship's body and causing flames to erupt. At the same time, the rope in his left hand loosened, and he realized that the bullet had severed one of the ropes of the ladder.

Liao Yihang smiled and said, "In the blink of an eye, you will be leaving too"

Thank you, " Xing Yi said softly, " I appreciate your effort.

Fu Shuting waited early in the store, dressed in the same outfit as agreed with Xing Yi, and wrapped a scarf around her face. She fabricated a lie, claiming that Xing Yi was a wealthy young lady who wanted to sneak out to meet her disapproved lover. The owner, a foreigner, was very open-minded and naturally agreed. After a switch in the warehouse behind the bookstore, Fu Shuting went out in her place, always facing away from the guards, feeling anxious and uncertain about how long she could deceive them.

The star signifies today

For a physician, making a close incision on another's artery may be the simplest of actions—this was her first time killing someone with her own hands, yet there was no time to feel fear; she could only stare intently at Ye Kai. Blood quickly soaked through his clothes, continuously gushing from the collar of his shirt, yet he still held her tightly, even as he teetered on the brink of collapse, even as his life hung by a thread

She suddenly found it hard to breathe, snapped the pocket watch shut, leaned back on the sofa, and carefully recalled for a moment. Finally, she stood up and opened the door. The guard immediately approached and asked, "Madam, what is your command?"

Fu Shuting hesitated and refused to take the business card: "Do you not know that Ye Kai has already fallen out with the Japanese? Why do you want to meet this person?"

Now, she cannot kill Sato Gen, with the scalpel firmly held in her palm, convinced that she has already seen the end of her life

Ye Kaizheng was anxious and restless, his eyes never leaving her for a moment. He longed to hold her in his arms immediately, to ask if she was hurt, if she was scared; such thoughts grew stronger and stronger. However, the lifeboat could only descend inch by inch, and those brief ten minutes felt as long as half a century.

The day before yesterday, she asked me to meet a Japanese man named Sato Gen, saying that she wanted to see him. Then that person gave me an address, but I don't remember it very clearly. It was written on a piece of paper. Fu Shuting was almost in tears, "It seems to be No. 20 or 30 Aimin Road, but I didn't look at it carefully before giving it to her"

Xing Yi's hand clutched the small handbag she carried with her, inside which was tucked a delicate handgun. This was something she had privately requested from Xiao Cheng when the situation had become tense; at that time, Xiao Cheng had specifically chosen a small pistol suitable for women. And now, even Brother Xiao was dead. Xing Yi took a deep breath; there were some things she could not bring herself to discuss with Ye Kaizheng.

The light inside was dim, and Xingyi stood at the door, glancing back at the street, where not a single person could be seen. She suddenly felt a sense of unease, instinctively taking a step back and reaching for her gun

Bang

Everyone in the photo appears somewhat reserved, and as time has passed, their features have become even less discernible. Huang Ma points to the young woman in the photo and says to Xing Yi: "Look, you were still in your mother's womb at that time..."

He walked up behind her, as if it were a habit, reached out and embraced her, and softly said: "Song Guobing told me that tomorrow I will send someone to bring Huang Ma to keep you company."

Xing Yi fell silent for a moment and then said softly, "He is not the kind of person who would compromise because of a woman." After a pause, he added, "Moreover, it is not certain that I can continue with him. You also know that he drove my grandfather to his death."

The woman nodded and said, "Please come in"

He did not blame her, nor did he ask any questions; he simply smiled and kissed her forehead: "It's enough that you are back."

Fu Shuting screamed in fright and dodged away. Seeing Ye Kai in such a state of disarray, she felt both anxious and worried, and could not help but cry out, choking back her tears as she said: "You will find Xingyi again, won't you?"

Aoi Hiya quietly gazed at him, her slender eyes revealing a faint, misty sorrow: "You can no longer trust me, can you?"

Liao Yihang then instructed his assistant to stop, reaching out to pat her head as he did when she was a child: "Alright. Your elder brother will watch you board the ship from here."

Xing Yixin was filled with hatred towards him: "You abandoned us siblings, and I do not blame you for that. But how could you erase even the last shred of conscience of being Chinese! Grandfather lived his life with integrity and honesty, and it is you who caused him to commit such a grave mistake! He died with his eyes wide open! You ask me why I didn't tell Ye Kaizheng? What face do I have to tell him?"

The guard smiled and said, "The commander has instructed that you can buy any books you like to take back and read. If you don't have enough money, I have some here as well"

As Xing Yi looked up, he saw Ye Kai standing at the door, not knowing how long he had been looking at him like that

The star remained rigid, this embrace was so fervent yet so familiar. She finally began to relax little by little, softly calling out "Second Brother." All her senses returned to herself, and she wept uncontrollably.

A shell landed on the left side of the small boat, and he turned the wheel fully to the right, causing the hull to tilt and nearly throwing him overboard. Sato Moto steadied himself and then sailed straight out.

The doors and windows of the study are wide open, and the room is filled with a strong scent of alcohol

I do not have a father. " Xing Yi interrupted her, " Please leave.

She fell onto the bed, feeling a deep sense of bleak despair in her heart, yet her gaze remained unusually resolute: "You don't need to bring anything in; I will not eat again. This time, I came to take revenge for Grandpa, my elder brother, and the Liao family. Since I cannot kill you, I will never allow myself to fall into your hands and threaten Ye Kaizheng."

Shanghai Port

The guard instinctively wanted to follow, but remembering the captain's instruction not to stay too close, he halted his steps. Before long, he saw her emerge behind the boss, holding a very thick dictionary in her hands, her back to him as she earnestly flipped through its pages. He felt somewhat reassured and signaled to the guard outside, indicating that everything was safe.

In the cramped space, the greasy smell of spilled food lingered. Xing Yi had hardly eaten all day and only felt a rise of stomach acid. She suppressed her nausea and coldly looked at Sato Gen: "Do you know why I came to find you"

Aoi Hiya stood up and, with the etiquette of a Japanese woman, respectfully bowed to her husband, saying in Japanese: "Sato-kun, I have been waiting for you until now"

Fu Shuting was almost in tears: "She promised me that she would be back in an hour. I don't know what happened to her."

Is that young man her deceased father

"Did you know I would come?" Sato Moto's expression changed from astonishment to vigilance, "Did you tell your brother?"

She recalled the Japanese man who had tried to provide her with a scholarship, vaguely remembering that he was a ship merchant... a ship merchant... Ye Kai had mentioned that he was an old friend of her grandfather... he was indeed the owner of that merchant ship

The winds and clouds outside are ever-changing, yet Xingyi remains completely unaware. Ye Kai is here to see her, but he never brings it up. Xingyi is momentarily taken aback, leans down to whisper in her friend's ear, and after saying a few words, she softly concludes: "I beg you."

The hatch door was pulled open, and she looked towards the entrance where a tall, thin middle-aged man walked in, holding a lunchbox and handing it to her

Fortunately, the boat quickly docked, and they rushed to the hospital. Upon returning to the familiar ward, Ye Kai was waiting in the corridor until the doctor came out and removed his mask: "Commander, the lady has had a miscarriage. Fortunately, it is early in the term, and the lady is young, so the physical harm to her is not significant"

Xing Yi fell silent for a moment; how should she respond to his kindness? Should she just say that she was afraid of this place? It felt as if everything—her hometown, the things she cherished—would be ground to dust by fate here

On the table is a jar of aged Daughter's Red that has been emptied. On the coffee table lies a letter inscribed with "I wonder if I will return" and an old newspaper from a year ago. On the opened page of the newspaper, in an inconspicuous corner, it is written:

The teapot he often used, the magnifying glass he had someone buy from Shanghai for reading newspapers, the pocket watch that never left his side... Each item is so vivid and real, yet he is no longer here

Ye Kai was approaching her: "Where did she go?"

Xing Yi lit incense before her grandfather's spirit, yet she did not dare to look too long at the black-and-white photograph. She walked to the edge of the courtyard and sat there in a daze. Huang Ma draped a blanket over her shoulders, placed a hot water bottle in her arms, and finally handed her a cup of hot tea, looking at her with deep concern: "How have you lost so much weight?" Huang Ma chattered on about Liao Yihang's situation, and finally said, "No, no... I must go back with you. Just look at you now, what have you become?"

Ye Kaizheng arranged a special train to send her back to her hometown, accompanied by Song Guobing. As soon as she got off the train, a car took her directly to the Liao family's cemetery. Her grandfather's new grave had already been established, with a headstone inscribed with three names: Sun Liao Yihang, granddaughter Liao Xingyi, and son-in-law Ye Kaizheng. Xingyi, wrapped in a black coat, bent down to burn joss paper for her grandfather. The wind was strong, and the matches in her hand kept extinguishing, yet she remained unhurried, patiently lighting one after another. Until she finally ignited the joss paper, the flames blazed up, sending forth blue smoke that stung her eyes. The wind was strong, and the matches in her hand kept extinguishing, yet she remained unhurried, patiently lighting one after another. Until she finally ignited the joss paper, the flames blazed up, sending forth blue smoke that stung her eyes.

Xing Yi picked up the pocket watch and gently opened it; the hands inside were still moving at a leisurely pace. This... must be the most precious item of her grandfather, as she had seen him wear it since she was little, rarely parting with it. Huang Ma looked at the watch and sighed, saying: "This watch was bought by the young master from the East and given to the old master."

As soon as Xing Yi boarded the train, the whistle sounded and it began to move. She sat in the carriage, and a steward quietly approached to ask, "Madam, would you like some milk?"

Although Fu Shuting was afraid, she remembered her friend's advice and said defiantly, "She has something to take care of and will definitely return after finishing. You all... you all must not kill me. I truly do not know where she has gone."

His hands were in his pockets, and his expressionless face bore a hint of loneliness: "I just wanted to... come and take a look"

I want to go to the United States to study she said with her eyes still closed I no longer want to stay here

The soldiers hurriedly carried the two individuals and finally brought them aboard the ship. The military doctor had already arrived and was examining Ye Kaizheng's wounds. ... However, Ye Kaizheng unexpectedly saw Xing Yi lying on the stretcher, slowly curling up ... . ... Her overcoat had long since fallen into the river, and blood was seeping from the waist of her qipao.

Ye Wenyu paused for a moment, then mockingly said: "By the way, it's not a family reunion... you must be here for revenge, right? However, I must thank you for your overconfidence; otherwise, if he regarded you so seriously, how could I possibly capture you to threaten him?"

Xing Yi held a cup of hot water and slowly drank it, avoiding the question, and only lowered her voice to say: "Ting Ting, there is something I would like to ask for your help with"

Sato Motoyuki was momentarily at a loss for words, then he forced a wry smile and said, "Aiko, do you really want me to go to such extremes against my own family?"

The door opened, and it was not a Chinese person who opened it, but a Japanese woman, who said in somewhat unskilled Chinese: "Who are you looking for?"

The nurse flinched slightly, evidently recalling the previous events, and softly said: "The commander knows. He... he brought you to the hospital this morning and only left at noon." The nurse did not dare to mention the incident of Ye Kaizheng drawing his gun, only saying, "There is another piece of good news, madam, Mr. Liao is already able to sit up, and he will be able to come and see you later." She was in a daze, vaguely listening, but did not take it to heart, until she heard someone at the door softly call out "Little sister," before turning her head.

In that moment, two pairs of hands pulled her from the side and dragged her in

The pained expression on Sato's face flashed away as he growled, "Aoi, my father has already taken his own life, this is my daughter!" He pulled a handgun from his pocket, aimed it at Hinata Aoi, and said in a rapid voice, "I must send her away"

Song Guobing felt somewhat troubled: "Madam, it is best not to stay outside for too long recently"

Wishing you peace and well-being in the spring.

Fu Shuting recognized the face that often appeared in the newspapers, and feeling nervous, she began to stutter: "I, I don't know! Has she not, not returned yet?"

With cool fingers placed on her lips, Ye Wenyu smiled slightly and said, "Of course, I will take you to a place where Erdi cannot find you."

You once said that I gave you courage and perseverance, but I also know that within my heart, that kind of perseverance has become fragile and vulnerable. I am uncertain whether I will encounter the various pains I have experienced again in the future. I am sorry to leave here so abruptly and selfishly, yet I am unable to convey these words to you in person

Xing Yi suppressed the unusual feelings within and put away the pocket watch, gathered the remaining items, and handed them back to Ma Huang, saying: "Ma, let's keep these at the old home for now. When elder brother has recovered, he will return, and we can ask him how to deal with them then"

The guard quickly responded, "Alright"

He bent down to pick up the lunchbox when he suddenly saw a sharp flash of a blade pass by, realizing that she had indeed made a move. He dodged and took two steps back to steady himself

Ye Kai was silent for a moment, then said softly: "The biological father of Xing Yi"

"You are back?" Liao Yihang did not seem surprised

Ye Kaizheng's gaze fell in the distance as he softly said, "I did not come to see her off"

The hands of the siblings were both icy cold. When Xingyi touched her elder brother's palm, she suddenly felt that it was truly wonderful to have her brother living by her side. They could together bear the loss of their grandfather, the circumstances of their father, and everything else.

The lifeboat finally touched the surface of the river, and Song Guobing instructed the soldiers to start rowing towards the lifeboat

"If you must put it that way..." Ye Wenyu replied nonchalantly, "Perhaps you should change your surname to Sato. Ye Kai is also a son-in-law of a Japanese family, isn't that interesting?"

Sato Moto has died

Footsteps sounded behind her, and she nervously lowered her head, hearing a man's voice say: "Madam, the time is almost up"

The lifeboat of the Shengrui has finally been prepared, and Ye Kai is just jumping onto it, while the soldiers begin to slowly lower the lifeboat.

The old gentleman was buried at the foot of the bridge

The wound on the lady's waist has been treated superficially. The military doctor approached and said, "The conditions on the ship are limited; the lady needs to be sent to the hospital as soon as possible"

"Yes!" Song Guobing performed a salute and then asked, "Commander, who exactly is Liao Jiandong?"

"Then what are you here for?" Liao Yihang shook his head, "Why bother?"

He has always been her grandfather. The grandfather who raised her single-handedly, the grandfather who taught her to be independent and to love herself

"Therefore, it is very likely that the lady will be on the ship," Song Guobing suddenly realized, "Then this news can be considered reliable"

Xing Yi smiled silently, in fact, he need not have done so

I do not know whether I will return, but I am grateful that you have always given me the option to choose

She walked to the intersection and said to Song Guobing, "I would like to go home for a visit"

Xing Yi smiled faintly, and just as she was about to turn and leave, he called out to her again: "Little sister, if you find it good over there, or... if you meet someone you like, it’s perfectly fine not to come back." He tried to sound casual, "Big brother will come to see you too."

Liao Yihang is seated in a wheelchair, being pushed in by a nurse

Sato Gen stared blankly at this daughter he had only met twice. The first time he saw her, she was an outstanding and intelligent medical student; and this time, he suddenly realized that she was indeed the girl that the old man had painstakingly raised, with every word she spoke echoing the resolute manner in which he had once driven himself out of the Liao family. He stood up, sighed, and said: "This ship is on the inland waterway, and even if Ye Kai searched every corner of Yingcheng, he would not find it. The meals will still be delivered, so you should eat a little."

The guard finally sensed that something was amiss and tentatively called out, "Madam, what is the matter with you?"

Xing Yi asked word by word: "Are you Sato Gen, or Liao Jian Dong?"

The old gentleman passed away unexpectedly, and the funeral was kept simple, with only a memorial altar set up at home to pay respects. Xingyi walked in, and Huang Ma happened to be folding paper money. Upon noticing the movement at the door, she quickly came over to greet her: "Miss, how come you are back?"

Aoi Hiya smiled faintly and said: "Sato-kun, you take her away. I will go up and help you delay my brother."

He was somewhat taken aback, perhaps realizing her unusually firm attitude, and did not press the issue. With a slight smile, he asked, "Why? Are you afraid of your mother's nagging?"

The expression on the sun's arrow was somewhat unpredictable: "He has already promised to release Gu Yanjun"

The bookstore is not large; it is run by a British individual and specializes in foreign textbooks or original editions. Typically, only those with professional needs will visit. Medical students from Bohe often come in groups on their days off to read, as the prices of the books are not cheap, and it is common for two or three people to share the purchase of one book to read together

Song Guobing was on another rope ladder, slightly lagging behind them, and anxiously shouted: "Don't stretch the officer's arm! Hold onto them!"

His hand was not immediately withdrawn; it was gently held by her. After a long hesitation, she finally said: "Second Brother, have you ever considered that perhaps we do not ... ... "

The gaze of Xingyi slightly lowered, and on the edge of the bed where Sato Gen had just sat, there were words written in oil stains. She leaned over to take a look, and faintly discerned three characters: I will save you. She was taken aback for a moment and wiped away those three characters.

When the old master was alive, he strictly ordered everyone in the household to mention the young master. However, now that he is no longer here, Huang Ma thought for a moment and reached out to take the pocket watch.

Her hands and feet were cold, leaning against the wall, with the only light bulb flickering intermittently, casting an uncertain glow.

Sato Gen shivered all over and asked, "Has there been a response from Ye Kai Zheng's side?"

Just then, Huang Ma took out a small package, and upon seeing the jar of wine, she couldn't help but start wiping her tears: "This was buried by the old master himself when the young lady turned one month old. Just a year ago, he happily said that when the young lady gets married, it can be dug up..."

However, what fell was the assassin

She shook her head and said in a hushed voice, "I haven't finished watching."

Sato Gen looked at her, his eyes filled with desolation: "Silly child, if you want to kill me, why not tell Ye Kaizheng? Why... do it yourself?"

"Is it necessary to keep this from Ye Kaizheng?" Fu Shuting said, somewhat puzzled, "Since it is a private matter, if you ask him for help, he would certainly not refuse."

I cannot go out freely at the moment. Please go to this place and ask a person named Sato Gen if he is still here. If he is, please arrange a meeting with him for me

She stopped in her tracks, crouched down, and looked directly into her elder brother's eyes: "Brother, please take me here. If we go any further... I fear I might cry"

Until the last joss paper was burned clean, tears slid down from her cheeks. Xingyi stood quietly for a long time, just like every time before leaving home to go to Yingcheng for school, she said goodbye to her grandfather: "Grandpa, I am leaving now"

The ship's speed has slowed down, and the crew member whispered, "Miss, there is a ship coming up ahead"

The corridor was empty, suggesting that the soldiers who were originally on guard had already been subdued. Xing Yi followed Sato Gen as they ran through the merchant ship, and upon reaching the stern, they indeed found two small boats. Sato Gen pointed to one of them and whispered, "Hurry up!"

He watched his younger sister's figure gradually fade away until she completely disappeared into the crowd. The assistant turned the wheelchair and walked to the place where they had parked, only to discover that another car was parked beside them

He pushed open the door, filled with a sense of starlight, and walked out of the hatch without looking back

The curtains are made of red velvet, quite heavy. The light from outside cannot penetrate, merely tinting the interior with a warm orange-red hue. Xingyi reached out to turn on the table lamp, then took out the pocket watch, carefully examining the photograph.

Madam Huang opened the small package and spread its contents on the table: "Miss, take a look, these are all items left by the old master"

Xing Yi stared blankly at the yellowed photograph for a long time before finally pointing at the young man and asking, "Is this my father?"

"Riya is not at all soft-hearted like my second brother. Do you think Sato Gen is merely a ship merchant? If he did not collaborate with the Japanese military, could he have developed so rapidly? It is laughable that your old man hurried over, and with just a few words, the information from Wazi Bay was deciphered. " She sneered coldly, "You are the same, daring to come and claim kinship with just a piece of paper? Before you came out, didn't Ye Kai teach you about the treachery of human hearts?"

Sato Moto did not dodge; the soup poured all over him, and he did not reach out to wipe it off. He simply said, "How is your elder brother doing now?"

She refuses to eat. Sato Gen is somewhat dejected, perhaps she has a desire for death

Xing Yi returned to the hospital and first went to see Liao Yihang. It was not visiting hours in the evening, so Xing Yi could only glance at the vital signs recorded by the nurse. The situation was improving, which eased her mind slightly. Returning to her own ward, Song Guobing had already delivered the book she requested. She quickly opened one of them, "Histology," and took out a business card from inside, staring at the name for a long time.

Xing intended to hail a rickshaw by the roadside, provided an address, and the driver responded affirmatively before swiftly taking off. She took out her pocket watch and checked the time again; there were still half an hour left. Although she had successfully escaped according to plan, her heart grew increasingly anxious and restless.

Everything before him seemed to be separated by a layer of plastic film, rustling and unreal, with only the sharp pain in his shoulder making him feel somewhat awake. He sat still, allowing the doctor to bandage him, yet his gaze never left her for a moment

Xing Yi saw her and, holding back tears, said: "Aunt, I came back to see you."

Xing Yi leaned against a corner of the cabin, forcing herself not to fall asleep. Without a clock by her side, she could only estimate the time roughly, and she did not know how long she had been holding on. There was a commotion at the door. She suddenly sat up as a Japanese woman entered with a meal. She wearily leaned back again and said, "I won't eat"

Xing Yi let out a scream as she fell downwards. He made a quick decision, firmly wrapping his left arm around her waist, and said in a deep voice: "Hold on to me tightly"

She slightly opened her eyes, her complexion pale, and her pair of eyes no longer as bright and radiant as before, carrying a hint of misty bewilderment. She spoke word by word: "He will agree. Second brother has said... as long as I want to leave, he will let me go."

Aoi Hiya unexpectedly smiled and said, "What if I don't let you go?"

Wishing you good health

Ye Kaizheng received the letter but did not open it, instead gazing towards the direction of the bustling crowd

He gritted his teeth in pain, watching the approaching hull, yet smiled and said: "Don't cry, or Second Brother will become anxious."

She came with the sole intention of killing him, and he truly died as he wished.

Song Guobing's hands and feet were icy as he climbed the rope ladder, and for a moment, he could hardly bear to imagine what was happening

When Sato Moto pushed the door open and entered, he was taken aback to see two people in the room

She insisted, "I want to go back"

Sato Moto stood at the stern of the ship, watching as the small boat sailed away, feeling a sense of resolution wash over him. He looked up at the bow of the ship, which had begun to stir with commotion, realizing that Nichiya had already noticed his actions. He quickly jumped onto another small boat, coiled the rope, started the engine, and set off in a different direction

Younger sister, Ye Kai has gone to Nanjing. Before he left, he said—

"Who told you to throw the paper ball?" Song Guobing asked in a low voice

Riya knows my temperament. After the Waziwan incident, I am no longer afraid to intrude into the concession. In recent days, they have been gradually withdrawing people; otherwise, Gu Yanjun would not have been captured by us. They would not hide people there.

They had long been aware of Sato Gen's plan. The crew members whom Sato Gen trusted were assassins they had deployed. Only by returning to Ye Kaizheng's side could the assassins approach him, making this the best opportunity to assassinate him

He cautiously approached and ignited the signal in his hand

Clearly, he could see nothing anymore, yet he stood there, lingering for a long time without leaving

Bang

Huang Ma nodded, feeling a bit of pity for Xing Yi. From childhood to adulthood, she had no impression of this father at all, and at this moment, seeing the photo, she was quite bewildered.

Xing Yi sat on the boat, and all thoughts came to a standstill in an instant

Everyone boarded the lifeboat, and the ropes from the Shengrui ship and the soldiers on the boat exerted force simultaneously, causing the lifeboat to slowly approach the vessel. However, the wind and waves grew increasingly fierce, and after much effort, the soldiers realized they could no longer secure the safety line to hoist the lifeboat. Someone on the ship turned on the lights and shouted loudly: "Commander, we will throw down the rope ladder and pull you up!"

Even if she cannot kill Sato Gen, she still has the strength to sever her own carotid artery

She has the typical appearance of a Japanese woman: not tall, with fair skin. Although she is older, she still exudes a gentle and charming demeanor due to her proper maintenance. Xing Yi still remembers seeing her at the Gao family home, where she was in a corner, staring intently at herself alongside Ye Wenyu.

The man's top hat was slightly tilted down, his figure tall and slender, as he walked in front of him, remaining silent for a long time

My name is Aoi Nishiya, and Sato Gen is my husband. The woman smiled slightly and said in very fluent Chinese, "I am quite curious about you, so I wanted to come and see."

"Elder brother, when you go to America, Grandpa and I will also come here to see you off." Xing Yi slightly raised her head, looking at the enormous structure before her, recalling many years ago when she first came here with her grandfather. At that time, she tugged at her elder brother's sleeve, crying inconsolably, until he promised to have someone bring her gifts back from America, at which point she finally smiled through her tears

It is utterly ridiculous ... He did not even notice her determination to seek revenge alone

Shells exploded one after another, tracking him, yet he felt no fear. He knew he was a cowardly man; for the first time in his life, he acted bravely for the sake of Aiko, mustering the courage to rebel against his father, abandoning everything, and leaving his family behind. ... And the last time he acted bravely was for ... . ... his daughter, whom he had never held even once since her birth. This daughter bore the same nose and chin as him. And the last time he acted bravely was for ... . ... his daughter, whom he had never held even once since her birth. This daughter bore the same nose and chin as him

The wind on the river surface grew increasingly fierce, and waves crashed one after another. The two boats were vastly different in size, making it difficult for them to come together smoothly. Although the crew on the small boat was experienced, they could only barely manage to keep the small boat from capsizing.

Xing Yi looked at her imploringly, speaking somewhat incoherently: "Ting Ting, do you believe me? I do not intend to be a traitor; my elder brother is still lying in the hospital... I am not doing anything wrong; I just want to verify something with him." She paused, "I beg you, it's about family matters, please."

The plainclothes security guard was not far from the door, observing her standing in front of the innermost bookshelf, tiptoeing to reach for a book. He was about to go help her when the shop owner approached. She then inquired about the book in English, to which the owner responded with a couple of sentences. She nodded, followed the owner, and mouthed to him: "Go to the back warehouse to find a book"

Liao Yihang handed over the letter: "It is for you."

She closed her eyes, yet tears could not be restrained as they flowed from the corners of her eyes, dampening the pillow

By the way, you have a good friend at the medical school, don't you? I have already arranged for someone to pick her up tomorrow to keep you company

She composed herself and asked: "When we return to Yingcheng, should we go to the hospital immediately"

His expression was extremely grim as he said word by word: "You take people to search building by building. I will go over immediately"

Song Guobing hurriedly said, "Please, madam, go ahead."

Xing Yi could see the killer displaying an ecstatic expression. In that moment of shock, she could feel Ye Kai's right hand exerting force, trying to shield her with his body. She screamed: "... ... No!"

He reached out to touch her cheek: "Of course, you can." He added, "But you must bring someone along."

"Are you talking about Fu Shuting?" She broke free from his embrace, looking a bit happier, "Has she returned already?"

Her surname is Liao, and some things can only be meaningful if done by oneself

Everyone in the corridor was in a state of panic, even Song Guobing did not dare to approach. Aside from the furious shouts of Ye Kaizheng, there was a complete silence. "Madam... she... is still too young... I fear she may not even be aware of it herself..."

At this point, she was not particularly afraid. Before coming out, she had thought it through clearly. Rather than living each day in a nightmare, it would be better to give herself a decisive end. A small area of her thigh was cold and hard—she had affixed the smallest surgical knife there with adhesive tape, as the thick padded qipao she was wearing completely concealed it. Her captors threw away her handbag and gun, and did not notice this. A small area of her thigh was cold and hard—she had affixed the smallest surgical knife there with adhesive tape, as the thick padded qipao she was wearing completely concealed it. Her captors threw away her handbag and gun, and did not notice this.

The entire city is under martial law, and the city gates are closed. All docks and stations are completely sealed off. Ye Kai is getting back into the car, "Additionally, the garrison forces in the city are controlling the roads leading in and out of the leased territory, and are in contact with the Japanese embassy to inquire about the whereabouts of Sato Gen."

She interrupted him and said somewhat hurriedly: "Second Brother, the school term is about to begin"

Song Guobing did not delay any further and returned to the military headquarters to hand the note to Ye Kaizheng: "Commander, we have searched through Yingcheng, and all major business associations and halls have been informed. At present, apart from the Japanese concession, there is likely no place left to hide people."

One month later

Aoi Hiya raised her delicate eyebrows, remaining silent as if waiting for something.

The officer saluted and immediately turned to leave

The rickshaw stopped at the intersection. She paid the fare, checked the address in her hand, and knocked on the door

Xing Yi looked at her coldly, without saying a word

Liao Yihang listened to her speak so solemnly and with such difficulty, and softly said: "You may speak."

He did not look at her; his injured right hand remained firmly gripping the rope, even though it was trembling from exhaustion.

Regardless, please believe that I have never hated you. The only thing that makes me feel helpless and absurd is fate

The old gentleman's return to Yingcheng was quite sudden, and he did not organize any of his previous belongings. Would you like to take a look and decide how to handle it?" Huang Ma recalled something, patted her shoulder, and asked softly

With a moment of carelessness, realizing that there would be no more chances, he forced a bitter smile and turned to stab himself in the neck.

She was momentarily stunned before she understood the meaning of "miscarriage". Instinctively, she touched her lower abdomen and, with a hoarse voice, asked, "What did you say... I had a miscarriage?"

The young man, still in his military uniform, leaned against the sofa, frowning deeply as he fell asleep. Between his fingers, he held a photograph no larger than an inch. The man in the photo wore a somewhat serious expression, but his wife smiled gently, her eyes and brows radiating a sense of happiness and contentment.

Because she had been to the hospital twice, the guard recognized her as a friend of the lady, and for a moment he was in a dilemma; he could not resort to harsh interrogation. The duty captain then dispatched several people to search along the small path while he personally escorted Fu Shuting directly to the military headquarters

The guard nodded, likely fearing that she would make another request, and immediately said: "If you have any other requests, I will promptly ask Director Song if arrangements can be made."

This is also her final weapon

Xing Yi ran out from the back door of the bookstore, her heart racing intensely. The owner of this bookstore was familiar with them, and she naturally knew about this secret door

Xingyi leaned against Mama's body, feeling soft and warm. Mama always carried the comforting scent of warmth and smoke, and listening to the elder's chatter felt like returning to childhood. Mama also kept on chattering at me. At that time, it felt like a burden, a source of annoyance, but at this moment, it feels like such a rare and precious warmth

On the upper deck of the merchant ship, Sato Moto pushed open one of the doors, where Nichiya sat with a sullen expression, asking: "How is it?"

Ye Kaizheng finally calmed down, gradually releasing the physician. Song Guobing quickly stepped forward and led everyone out. The sound of a gun clattering echoed as it fell onto the tiled floor of the corridor. Ye Kaizheng felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness and slowly sat down on the ground

"Do not say anything!" Sato Moto said in a hoarse voice

Yet she could only feel an indescribable sorrow, and faintly sensed that the world was so unfair... Why, why was it her who encountered such a thing? She inhaled a mouthful of cold air, clutching her chest and coughing violently, while the wind over the river completely erased the heart-wrenching sound of her cough. She coughed for a long time, wrapping her coat around herself, gradually calming down as she gazed into the distance

Xing Yi stared at him intently, not reaching out to take it. After a long while, the man placed the lunchbox on the bed and said softly, "You should eat a little, there is no need to be at odds with your own body"

There is movement at the door again. This time, it is Sato Gen who has entered.

Fu Shuting was brought into an extremely spacious room. Before long, footsteps approached from a distance. She huddled in the corner, and the door was pushed open, revealing a group of officers. The young man at the forefront was tall, and his handsome face appeared particularly cold due to the lack of expression: "Miss Fu, I know you are a friend of Xing Yi. As long as you tell me where she has gone and whom she has met, I will not harm you"

Her silhouette suddenly froze

Ri Shi gazed intently at Sato Moto's expression, as if carefully contemplating it. After a while, he smiled and said: "There are always many ways to ensure that a person does not die. Sato-kun, she is your daughter, you must take good care of her... at least until the day when Ye Kai Zheng fulfills his conditions"

If it were not for his existence, how could things have come to such a situation

"Second brother, your hand will be ruined." She sobbed softly, saying intermittently, "Let go of me."

When encountering someone they like... Xing Yi gave a bitter smile and waved to his elder brother, saying, "I'm leaving"

His mind buzzed, realizing that—

He merely smiled; not to mention that she is just a classmate, he would do anything as long as it could make her look a little happier

Xing Yi organized the books and placed them on the table, without responding.

The lady still held the sharp scalpel in her hand, and as the assassin pulled the trigger, she decisively slashed open his carotid artery. When the assassin's handgun fell powerless, it fired one last shot. The bullet shot out at an angle and ultimately struck Ye Kaizheng's right shoulder.

Have you been to see grandpa? A male voice came from the doorway, carrying a hint of anxious concern

Xing Yi recalled that afternoon, when Grandpa murmured to himself... At that time, he must have already had a vague sense of his own fate, right? She turned her back and quickly wiped away her tears: "No need to open it, I want to take it back."

Sato Moto forced a bitter smile, his voice hoarse: "I am your father"

That evening, Ye Kai came to see her and noticed that her mood had improved significantly. She took the initiative to mention that her elder brother had been awake for two hours today. Although he still could not speak, he smiled at her. Naturally, he felt even happier: "I have visited Yi Hang. Two American doctors are coming from Beiping the day after tomorrow; they will surely help him recover more quickly."

With a click, the bullet was already chambered, the doctor trembled all over and closed his eyes

Liao Yihang took a deep breath and said, "I fear that Ye Kai will not agree."

She turned her head, did not drink water, just leaned against the pillow and fell silent. After a long while, she finally spoke: "Where is Ye Kai Zheng? Does he know?"

Ye Kaizheng's legs felt as if they were filled with lead, and for the first time, he felt that the distance to her was so far, even longer than the time he had just spent hanging from the rope. He watched as the doctors surrounded her, tending to her wounds and stopping the bleeding, while she lay with her eyes tightly closed, her face as pale as pure snow.

However, this time, no one said a word of "be careful on the road".

Sato Motofumi glanced at her, walked around to Xing Yi's front, and said softly: "Listen to me. A small boat will come to the ship tonight to replenish daily supplies. This is the only chance to escape. I will leave with you shortly. You can trust the crew of the small boat. As long as they get you to the dock, Ye Kai Zheng will be there to meet you"

Ye Kaizheng could see clearly that one of the people on the small boat was Xing Yi. The heart that had been hanging in suspense finally settled down slowly, and for the first time, a faint smile appeared in his eyes. The soldiers were already busy lowering the ropes, trying to rescue the person. He quickly walked to the side of the boat and said, "I will go down."

Xing Yi did not want to make things difficult for the guards and attendants, so she sat for a short while before leaving. Huang Ma accompanied her to the door, crying uncontrollably. She had no choice but to comfort the old lady properly, promising that she would take her to Yingcheng to take care of her in a while, only then did the old lady reluctantly let her go

Riya Aoi repeated, "You can take her away." She glanced at him one last time, "I came to say goodbye to you."

Sato Gen

Xing Yi shook his head: "This is a matter concerning my family, I cannot tell him."

Her voice trembled slightly: "Is Sato Gen really my father?"

Xing Yi subconsciously looked up at Ye Kai Zheng. At this moment, he could only rely on the strength of his right hand to grip the remaining rope, and with the weight of two people bearing down on him, he was completely unable to counterattack

The woman silently placed the dishes down but did not leave, carefully observing her. Xing Yi felt something was amiss, and after looking at her closely for a moment, he suddenly realized and said: "I have seen you before"

She picked up the lunch box and threw it at him: "How can you say that with a straight face?! You caused grandfather's death, you severely injured elder brother! You have brought ruin to our family, how can you still say that with a straight face?!"

She finally understood where that strange sense of familiarity she felt when she saw him that day came from. He had a Japanese-style beard, but his features still vaguely resembled those of her elder brother and herself. ... Especially in that photograph ... . ... The young man from over a decade ago, his eyes were strikingly similar to her elder brother's.

On the ship, the military doctor directed the soldiers to lift the person onto a stretcher and carry her into the cabin, then moved her down and placed her on the bed, the stretcher stained with glaring red. The doctor was about to bandage Ye Kaizheng's wound but was pushed aside by him. With bloodshot eyes, he watched the doctor examine her, completely disregarding his own injuries. The atmosphere in the cabin was extremely tense as the doctor cut open the fabric around Xing Yi's waist, gently exclaiming "Oh," and carefully turned Xing Yi's body, beads of cold sweat immediately forming on his forehead.

I have hardly ever heard anything about my father at home, which inevitably leaves me somewhat surprised

Xing Yi was momentarily stunned; she had resolutely decided to seek death. Her grandfather's passing was an unbearable blow to her. As for Ye Kai, he bore the pressure from the failure at Waziwan and did not mention a single word to her. She understood that it meant a complete severance. But how could she stand by his side again? And then there were Xiao Cheng and Wen Xin; just thinking about them made her feel suffocated with sadness.

Xing Yi was stunned: "You—"

Xing Yi indeed met Fu Shuting the next day. After just a short half-holiday, seeing her classmate again made Xing Yi feel as if it had been ages. Fu Shuting knew that Xing Yi's grandfather had passed away and, fearing that she would be sad, intentionally brought up some family matters to talk about. It was then that Xing Yi learned that due to the train service being suspended, Fu Shuting had not gone home at all; instead, she had spent the New Year at a relative's house.

When Ye Kaizheng arrived, the entire street was already under martial law, the doors and windows of the foreign-style buildings were wide open, and the soldiers had searched every room, yet it was completely empty inside

Sato Moto raised his voice, seemingly with some regret: "I will come to see you again tomorrow. Miss Liao, there is no need for you to be so tense and resistant."

Is confining her and avoiding discussion of what has happened truly protecting her? Is keeping her in the hospital while being completely unaware that she is already pregnant a sign of genuine love for her?

Xing Yi perked up and stood up: "Alright, I will go take a look."

Then you should take a nap. The attendant thoughtfully pulled the curtains in the car for her and quietly stepped out.

The master, the young master, the pregnant young mistress, and the young master

Sato Gen smiled, perhaps noticing that her clothing was somewhat thin, and extended his hand to drape his coat over her shoulders: "Do not misunderstand. Just as you said, I do not have paternal feelings for you either. Consider this as me repaying your grandfather."

The doctor said that he would have a slight limp when walking in the future, but after some rehabilitation training, it shouldn't be a major issue. Liao Yihang said nonchalantly, "I can accept that." He paused for a moment, sighed, and asked, "Are you here to see off the little sister? She has boarded the ship."

No need for that," she instinctively declined

On the surface of the river, where the waves were extremely turbulent, it was not a simple matter for even two small boats to approach each other. After about half an hour, the bows of the two boats finally came together. Ye Kai stepped over confidently and embraced Xing Yi tightly in his arms. This treasure, which was the most precious to him, was finally regained.

His gaze instantly became somewhat sharp, and before she could finish a complete sentence, he had already leaned down, forcefully cupping her face and kissing her. One of his hands gradually slid to her waist, pulling her body closer to his, the taste between their lips was one he had longed for, warm, sweet, and lingering

Liao Yihang was still very weak, gasping for breath, and slowly held her hand: "Elder brother already knows..."

He was clearly suppressing his anger: "The hospital, the bookstore, and at home, there has been no news. If you have read the newspapers and are aware of the current situation, you should understand how serious it would be if my wife were captured by the Japanese or others."

You see, this watch has two layers. In the past, this layer held a family portrait, which was taken at the first photography studio in town

The small boat of Xingyi had already traveled a certain distance, yet strangely, no one was pursuing it. Instead, the merchant ship turned around, and in the distance, the sound of cannonballs exploding could be heard, creating bursts of fire.

Her grandfather is kind, resolute, upright, and generous. Even when he makes mistakes, he never hesitates to take responsibility.

Song Guobing quickly intervened, saying, "Commander, we will rescue the lady." He glanced at the attendant, and the meaning in his eyes was unmistakable. Song Guobing could only fall silent and urged the soldiers to prepare the lifeboats more quickly

Xing Yi's hair was blown up by the cold wind, and her cheeks were almost numb with cold. She could not understand the conversation between Sato Gen and Hiyashi Aoi, but she turned to him and asked: "Why did you save me?"

"Are you really going?" Fu Shuting was quite worried for her, "Although that person doesn't seem bad, given the current situation... I really can't feel at ease. I read in the newspaper that there are also factional struggles within the Ying army these days, and I heard that Ye Kai's brother-in-law, who is a staff officer, was captured from the Japanese concession."

A crowd gathered around, pointing and recognizing that it was indeed the street vendor selling tea eggs at the platform. Song Guobing released him, knowing it was impossible to find that person again, and had no choice but to return to the car. Taking advantage of the moonlight, he opened the note: "Four Seasons, Lanhong Wharf. Liao Jiandong's name."

Uncertain how much time had passed, Ye Kai was holding on with sheer willpower, feeling as if his right arm was about to tear apart. He finally saw a soldier at the bow of the ship reaching out to pull him in. His back was drenched in cold sweat, yet he no longer had the strength to speak.

Song Guobing signaled the crew members returning with Xingyi to board another rope ladder, while he himself climbed up a third one, gesturing to the soldiers on the ship, and the three ropes began to rise slowly

Starry intention ... ... '' He hesitated for a moment, slowly approaching her, `` We can still be like we were before ... ... ''

I, I do not know. Someone gave me a silver coin to throw. "That person said with a mournful face, "I sell tea eggs at the train station, you can go ask if you don't believe me.

"Commander, madam..." The military doctor asked with a stiff expression, "Was she pregnant before?"

Song Guobing broke into a cold sweat on his back and quickly nodded, saying "Yes"

In fact, on the way here, he had already sensed an ominous outcome, but upon truly hearing the physician state it, he still felt despair. Frustration and anger surged from his chest, almost threatening to explode him from within. In a fit of madness, he drew his sidearm and pressed the physician against the wall: "Why didn't you find this out earlier?"

She turned around in alarm, looking at the helmsman, and asked loudly, "So... what exactly is it?"

Why ...? ... She feels that this is familiar, as if she has seen a person like this before

Is he his own father? Why did grandfather say he is already dead? Did grandfather leak the secret for his sake? Do elder brother and Ye Kai know about this matter? She sat on the bed, clutching a book in her hands, and her head began to throb painfully.

Elder brother. She finally woke up, tears streaming down her face, the liquid carrying the warmth of her body, as if burning her already cold skin

By the time you read this letter, I will already be on the ship to the United States

His voice was slightly hoarse: "How is your health?"

After the two had a conversation for a while, the guard knocked on the door and brought in some pastries: "Madam, these were sent by the commander as instructed."

He casually tossed his coat aside, as if he had not heard her somewhat polite words, and apologetically said: "I know you are not happy staying here, but the situation is tense, and it is actually safer here than in other places"

Song Guobing instinctively caught the paper ball, pushed open the car door, and rushed to the person's side, locking his arm from behind. The person's hat fell off, and with a face full of terror, he looked back at him: "What are you doing?"

As I take up my pen, the three words I most wish to say today are "I am very sorry." Knowing that this is your most difficult moment, I cannot, as I did back then, muster the courage of a newborn calf to say, "I will be with you."

In this moment, Xingyi suddenly understood that this was the true intention of the Japanese people

Xing Yi smiled faintly and handed him a note: "It's nothing much. I have some books at home that I would like to read while at the hospital these days. I would appreciate it if Director Song could send someone to help me retrieve them. Here is the address and the names of a few books."

In a moment of daze, Xing Yi was forcefully pushed and involuntarily fell into the small boat. The crew on the boat caught her, and as soon as she sat down, they quickly took the helm and steered towards the east

During my days in the hospital, I often think of you, yet I fear that I have become your Achilles' heel. Just like Sato Moto with his grandfather, causing him to unconsciously act against his aspirations and conscience

The nurse poured a cup of warm water and gently reassured, "The doctor said, madam, you are still young; taking care of your health is all that matters."

"Stop!" Sato Moto grasped her wrist and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Hide the knife."

31 Aimin Road

She quietly tucked the business card under the pillow, closed the book, and withdrew her gaze: "... If you are very busy, you don't have to come over to keep me company every night."

Huang Ma gently touched her cold hand and said with concern, "Mother will go pour you a cup of tea"

Aoi Hiya fixed her gaze on him for a long time before softly saying, "Sato-kun, I have known you since you were 19 years old, and these years have been very happy. The only regret is that we have not been able to have our own children." She paused, her eyes slightly reddening, "That day, I saw that young lady at the Gao family, and I was almost certain she is your daughter. I was afraid that you would stay in China because of this, which is why I conveyed the message from your father to your elder brother. I... did not know that in the end, your father would take his own life." I was afraid that you would stay in China because of this, which is why I conveyed the message from your father to your elder brother. I... did not know that in the end, your father would take his own life.

After Fu Shuting waited for him to leave, she exclaimed in surprise: "... Madam? He calls you Madam? Have you married Ye Kaizheng?"

He bit her lip, each word carrying a hint of bloodiness, responding to her unfinished sentence: "Remember, I never thought that one day you would leave me"

She clenched her fists: "Sato Gen."

However, an hour and a half has already passed

After shouting several times, everyone on the lifeboat finally confirmed the situation and began to take action

The heavy dictionary fell to the ground with a thud, and she was so frightened that she raised her hands: "Don't shoot! I am a classmate of Xingyi!"

The dock is now heavily guarded, and in addition, Ye Kai is directing the Shengrui ship of the Ying Army to search for suspicious vessels on the river. After searching for nearly an hour, it changed its course and came over upon noticing the sound of explosions here

Ye Kaizheng stood in place and glanced back. An officer behind him immediately said, "I will go seal off Aimin Road right away"

Sato Moto glanced at the time: "Come with me now. Do not make a sound." He grabbed her hand and, as they were leaving, took one last look at Hinata Aoi. Tears welled up in Hinata Aoi's eyes: "Sato-kun, I wish you safety." Her tears fell suddenly, "Will we meet again?" Sato Moto smiled gently and said softly: "Thank you, Aoi."

At this moment in the bookstore, Fu Shuting, with her back to the outside, anxiously checked the time every 10 minutes. Xing Yi had promised to return within an hour at most.

The guards hurried to find shovels, and three to five men worked together to quickly unearth the jar of wine buried beneath the tree. The jar was encased in a camphor wood box, which was securely nailed shut. Song Guobing placed it on the stone table in the courtyard and asked, "Madam, shall we open it?"

Xing Yi shook his head vigorously, interrupting him, and said softly: "Elder brother, there is something I would like to ask of you"

However, the woman did not leave; she sat by the bed, holding her breath and concentrating as if waiting for something. It was unclear how much time had passed, and as the food gradually cooled, Xing Yi finally could not contain herself any longer: "Do you have something else to discuss?"

Xing Yi could not understand what they were saying, only feeling that they were arguing. The atmosphere was tense. Suddenly, Sato Gen pulled out a handgun and aimed it at Ri Ya Kui. She instinctively stood up, pressed against the wall, and did not dare to make a sound

Ye Kaizheng's handsome face showed a hint of melancholy, but he quickly smiled and asked, "What’s wrong?"

How is it?" Ye Kaizheng asked in a deep voice

Because ... I have realized that my companionship may not be a warm affection for you, but rather a burden

On the afternoon of the second day, Xing Yi took a car and left the hospital. As usual, the security team sent someone to follow her. Fortunately, the bookstore was located near the relatively safe Yingcheng Public Office. When Xing Yi suggested going in alone, the on-duty captain hesitated for a moment. Noticing that the bookstore had glass doors, he said: "Madam, let someone accompany you inside; he will not be too close to you. The commander has instructed that you may browse at your leisure, without haste." After a moment of hesitation, Xing Yi agreed.

Ye Wenyu smiled gently and said, "If that is the case, then you can only blame him for being heartless."

Announcement of the Marriage of Zhao Qingyu and Liao Xingyi: With the consent of both families, they are to be united in marriage on a certain year and a certain day. Given the extraordinary circumstances, the ceremony will be kept simple. This is hereby respectfully announced to all relatives and friends, for your kind attention

Ye Kaizheng reached out to loosen the collar of his shirt, and upon turning sideways, he noticed the only wooden chair in the room. Suddenly feeling a surge of irritation, he grabbed the back of the chair and smashed it violently against the wall, sending wood chips flying. His subordinates did not flinch, standing straight and silent.

When Xing Yi woke up, she felt a dull pain in her waist and lower abdomen. Only a nurse was busy in front of the hospital bed. Upon seeing her open her eyes, the nurse breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, saying, "Madam, you have finally woken up." Seeing her attempt to sit up, the nurse quickly stopped her, saying, "You have injuries, and your body is weak after the miscarriage; it is better for you to lie down. Do you need some water?"

His breathing was right beside her ear, steady and warm. Being held by him, she could sense that cherished feeling. Suddenly, Xing Yi felt a pang of sadness. She could understand his position and actions, but what had happened had already occurred. She could no longer treat him as openly and honestly as before. And was his carefulness towards her also an effort to mend that rift?

Song Guobing had no choice but to agree, and immediately instructed the guards to return to the Liao family's old residence for an investigation. By the time Xing Yi arrived at the doorstep, the guards had already conducted a thorough inspection of the Liao residence and reported to Song Guobing: "There are no strangers entering or exiting."

She followed Huang Ma towards Grandpa's room, suddenly remembering something. She said, "Mother, please wait a moment," and walked up to Song Guobing, who was waiting at the door, and quietly asked, "Brother Song, could I trouble you for a favor?"

He did not take her knife, and surprisingly, he really left

The Shengrui slowed its speed while simultaneously turning on the lights for the small boat. The intense light forced Xingyi to raise a hand to shield his eyes. On the deck of the Shengrui, Song Guobing exclaimed, "It is Madam!"

She clutched her elder brother's hand, yet felt so bewildered, for she could not see the road ahead, nor was she certain if she could endure... more pain

He was very alert, changed direction, and it seemed he intended to circumvent that enormous shadow

She hesitated for a long time, and finally turned around. The guard looked at her face, drew his pistol, and suddenly changed color: "Who are you?"

Ye Kaizheng was taken aback, and when he spoke again, his voice seemed not to belong to him: "What did you say?"

The car came to a sudden stop, and Xingyi was pulled down, stumbling for a long while. The ground was wet and slippery, and finally, she entered indoors, where the door slammed shut with a bang. The blindfold was torn off, and as Xingyi adjusted to the light, she slowly opened her eyes, discovering that she was in a sealed room with a small window, through which she could faintly hear the sound of water outside. The room contained only an extremely low wooden bed, and Xingyi could vaguely feel the entire room swaying slightly. ... The blindfold was torn off, and as Xingyi adjusted to the light, she slowly opened her eyes, discovering that she was in a sealed room with a small window, through which she could faintly hear the sound of water outside. The room contained only an extremely low wooden bed, and Xingyi could vaguely feel the entire room swaying slightly. ... Suddenly, she realized that she was no longer on land ... but had been taken aboard a ship.

The Mary ship from Shanghai to San Francisco, USA, will set sail at 3 PM. The dock is bustling, filled with travelers about to board and their friends and family seeing them off. A black car stops at the entrance of the dock, and a young woman gets out carrying a small suitcase. Others unload a wheelchair, lifting a man from the back seat and pushing him alongside the young woman towards the ship.

After several days without sleep or rest, Ye Kaizheng's eyes were bloodshot. He toyed with his sidearm and said, "Go and make the arrangements."

Ye Kaizheng's eyes glinted with sharpness as he coldly said: "Do you think that by now, they are unaware of her relationship with Sato Gen?"

Sato Motokai's speed was neither fast nor slow, yet it was sufficient for the people on the merchant ship to notice him. He could vaguely hear someone shouting "Stop" in the wind, and he could even see someone on the ship setting up an anti-aircraft gun. He knew he should accelerate to avoid being hit too early, which would endanger another small boat.

"Who says otherwise?" Ye Wenyu shrugged, "Unfortunately, you are just as foolish as your old man. Do you really think that Sato Moto personally replied to your messages?"

The guards outside noticed something unusual in the store and all rushed in with their guns drawn. The shop owner and other customers, frightened, quickly crouched down and covered their heads. The captain swiftly checked both inside and outside the bookstore, his face pale: "Where has the lady gone?"

The sound of gunfire rang out, and a figure swiftly plunged into the sea

She stood on her tiptoes, straining to look in that direction. This time, the blaze was brighter than ever, appearing from a distance like a large cluster of fireworks, illuminating half the sky

"Elder sister, where are you taking me?" Xing Yi's eyes were covered, and the gun was taken away at the first opportunity. At this moment, she tried her best to make her voice sound a bit more composed.

I would like to browse around the bookstore. She looked into his eyes, with a hint of expectation, and asked, "Is that alright?"

Three rope ladders were hanging down from the ship. Ye Kai was helping Xing Yi climb one of them, standing behind her, holding her tightly, and softly saying: "Don't be afraid, I am holding you, we will be up soon"

She wanted to scream, but suddenly someone covered her mouth. In the dim light, she finally saw that the person inside was Ye Wenyu

Second Brother

Are you and the Japanese people in cahoots?

The next day, Fu Shuting brought back news that she had indeed found Sato Gen using the address on the business card and had arranged to meet him on the afternoon of the second day.

She recalled Ye Kaizheng again, remembering that she had actually had a child with him. She thought of the small boat that had exploded on the river and also remembered using a scalpel to cut open a man's carotid artery. In what seemed like the blink of an eye, she had done so much, experienced so much, and lost so much

Song Guobing was taken aback, but did not ask further questions and turned to leave

In just a month, she had lost a considerable amount of weight; her jawline was sharp, and her gaze had also become calm. She took a letter from the pocket of her trench coat and said, "Please help me deliver this to him." Liao Yihang accepted it, nodded, and replied, "Alright"

Ye Kaizheng did not respond and turned to leave the room with large strides

Her elder brother is still alive, which is her only source of solace

His hands were rendered numb by the cold wind, yet he remained fully focused on piloting the small boat. The sound of shells pursuing him echoed in his ears. This is where it ends, Sato suddenly let go of his hands, knowing this time he could not evade it.

Regarding the identity of Sato Gen, she has vaguely come to an answer deep in her heart. Upon carefully sorting through the events of the past, everything seems so coincidental. ... He came to the school to establish a scholarship, and her elder brother was furious about this, ordering her not to see him again ... ! ... They actually have such a father, who abandoned the family, became Japanese, and harmed so many people!

She shook her head

He suddenly realized that, no matter how confidently he had assured her family, he had never truly protected her

Song Guobing walked solemnly to Ye Kaizheng's side and said, "I have already asked the neighbors around; a car left half an hour ago."