Chapter 5, Dangerous Wall

Pan Xinian was awakened by a strange echoing sound. At first, she thought it was just another nightmare, but the subsequent sound of shattering glass quickly jolted her awake from her slumber

As she touched the shoe cabinet, Pan Xinian realized that she had reached the door, which also meant she could go out to offer assistance. This realization filled her with immense joy; she supported herself against the shoe cabinet, stood up, unlocked the door, and rushed out.

Seeing her getting anxious, Feino reached out and patted her right hand, which was clenched into a fist on the dining table: "I understand. Xinian, let me finish speaking first"

She heard the echo of her own cries, which was the only response. A strong sense of unease and fear gripped her, yet she had no choice but to continue searching for Feino in the darkness in vain. Pan Xinian repeatedly reminded herself not to cry, for she had sworn never to cry again, but with each step forward and each call of Feino's name, the fear and helplessness that had finally begun to subside within her were once again unleashed.

Apart from the last time he dealt with the funeral of Pan Yue and Ai Jing, this was the only occasion since Fei Nuo returned to the country that he interacted with the public security department. However, in response to the police's inquiries, he answered each question clearly and with a clear conscience: in fact, after deciding to take over the handling of this incident, he had already prepared for the current situation. Of course, the original intention was not to face the police's inquiries, but rather to ensure that one day, when Pan Xinian sees the light of day again and can emotionally confront the death of her parents, Fei Nuo would be able to clearly explain everything that had happened during this time to her. Of course, the original intention was not to face the police's inquiries, but rather to ensure that one day, when Pan Xinian sees the light of day again and can emotionally confront the death of her parents, Fei Nuo would be able to clearly explain everything that had happened during this time to her.

He was indeed polite and articulate, and the initially tense atmosphere gradually relaxed with the back-and-forth questioning. By the end of the session, the police officer handling the case stated: "We have already spoken with Pan Xinian herself, and there are significant contradictions between her testimony and the materials provided by the complainant. This is one of the reasons we are here to investigate you. Given the current situation, if the property proof of the Pan Yue couple you provide is verified to be true, this case should be able to be closed and dismissed." The police officer handling the case also mentioned: "We have already spoken with Pan Xinian herself, and there are significant contradictions between her testimony and the materials provided by the complainant. This is one of the reasons we are here to investigate you. Given the current situation, if the property proof of the Pan Yue couple you provide is verified to be true, this case should be able to be closed and dismissed."

However, she still needs to confirm in person

You have been outside for too long, thinking that having money means everything is settled? That is a different matter! If you truly want to learn a lesson from this situation, regardless of whose money it is, the money is still there. Teacher Pan's relative did not account for this this time, do you really think they will give up so easily? Who knows what dirty tricks they will resort to next time. Now that you are living with Xinian, if they truly have malicious intent, who knows what they might fabricate against you. If you really want to learn a lesson from this situation, regardless of whose money it is, the money is still there. Teacher Pan's relative did not account for this this time, do you really think they will give up so easily? Who knows what dirty tricks they will resort to next time. Now that you are living with Xinian, if they truly have malicious intent, who knows what they might fabricate against you. In any case, let them go this time; if you do not teach them a lesson, they will not learn. Do not think that they will be grateful for your leniency; they will only take advantage of it. I think it is quite good as it is.

Fei Nuo was amused by the first sentence spoken by Cheng Lang, but gradually lost her smile due to the subsequent words. Cheng Lang glanced at his watch at this point; it was already getting late, and there were still a few hours until the night shift. He said, "It's almost time for dinner. In any case, today marks the day you have been acquitted. I will call Xiao Tong and find a place for us to celebrate together!"

The vast expanse of brown blood evoked extremely unpleasant memories, yet as Feino pressed his stomach, trying to find the phone to dial 120, a greater pain surged over him like a tidal wave, causing him to collapse to the ground. In stark contrast to the waves of pain that surged within him, his perception and consciousness quickly faded away

On that day, Fei Nuo went to the public security bureau to sign off on the case. The officer in charge of the case stated that Fei Nuo had the right to sue Pan Xing for defamation. After Fei Nuo declined, the officer further suggested that if he was unwilling to come forward himself, Pan Xi Nian could authorize a lawyer to file a complaint on his behalf. However, this proposal was also politely declined by Fei Nuo

At last, she touched Feino's face, feeling the cold sweat on his forehead. His breath was still present, yet so rapid, foreboding all that was ominous

Pan Xinian slowly groped on the floor, and before long, she finally touched the "thing" that had tripped her. Her heart jumped into her throat in an instant, and she hurriedly searched for Fino's hand, Fino's face, shaking him desperately, trying not to scream: "Fino, Fino, what happened to you? Why are you lying on the ground? Why aren't you speaking? Speak! Speak! Fino... Fino..."

Fei Nuo shook his head and said seriously: "They are her only relatives now, I am just an outsider. Pan Xing's actions have left a way out for both himself and Xi Nian, so that if there are any future interactions, it won't be too embarrassing. If Xi Nian intervenes, it would be as if he has removed the way out altogether"

Did they leave behind a lot of money, which is why Pan Xing and the others are so eager to 'take care of' me, and why they are so impatient to throw dirt on you?

The entire house seemed to have instantly transformed into a vast, unfamiliar warehouse, devoid of sound, devoid of warmth, devoid of anything.

She clearly had a choked voice, yet forced herself to restrain it, her eyes wide open, holding back tears until her eyelids turned red. As she anxiously explained and recounted, her hands tirelessly searched, Fino suddenly felt the tension that had been tightly wound since that afternoon relax. He returned home, with family by his side, everything was good, and for the moment, there was nothing to think about.

Fei Nuo, I, I do not know what the police said to you, nor do I know what Pan Xing falsely accused you of. I know nothing about this matter at all, and I have never doubted you in any way... You know, you know me...

It seems that this period is not feasible. Yang Shuru missed a step on the stairs the day before yesterday and twisted her right arm. Currently, only Xinian is at home, so let's postpone it to another day

Thus, Pan Xinian had no choice but to kneel on the floor, using both her hands and feet, stumbling and crawling in search of any furniture that could provide guidance. However, after a long time of searching, she still did not find what she hoped to touch. Unconsciously, sweat trickled down her forehead into her eyes; she could not afford to wipe it away, nor could she divert her attention from the bitter sensation that surged from her heart to her eyes. She persisted, inch by inch, moving forward until her forehead collided with something.

After dinner, Fei Nuo went to the study to draw. With a project deadline approaching, he found himself distracted by Pan Xing, wasting a considerable amount of time and having to rush to catch up. Once he started working, he could not hear the sounds from outside. When he finally finished the drawing on his hand and shifted his gaze away from the computer screen, he realized that it was already 1:00 AM without him noticing. Meanwhile, once his attention was diverted, the sharp pain in his stomach became increasingly pronounced. Once he started working, he could not hear the sounds from outside. When he finally finished the drawing on his hand and shifted his gaze away from the computer screen, he realized that it was already 1:00 AM without him noticing. Meanwhile, once his attention was diverted, the sharp pain in his stomach became increasingly pronounced.

Once her emotions stabilized somewhat, Fei Nuo continued, "Do you know Xu Kanzhi and Duan Jiebing, these two individuals?"

To hope for a year to come forward

During this period, Feino's stomach has been unwell—this is an old ailment that has lingered since his years of studying and working in Germany—he has been taking stomach medicine as he did before to cope with it, but that night it seemed to flare up more severely than in the past few weeks, and the stomach medicine he took did not seem to be effective. Feino had no choice but to get up and look for painkillers, while also allowing his eyes and brain to take a brief rest.

After resting his eyes for a while, the effect of the painkillers seemed to kick in, and the tumultuous pain in his stomach gradually subsided. The pain was no longer as sharp, and even the cold sweat on his forehead had ceased. He knew he had suppressed it once again. He picked up the water cup and was about to rise from the sofa to return to the workbench, but as he stood up hastily, the pain that had just calmed down suddenly flared up again, tracing back from his stomach to his chest, and then straight to his throat. The water he had just drunk was expelled completely, but this did not improve the situation. Moreover, as the darkness in front of him faded, he focused his gaze and discovered that what he had vomited was not water.

Pan Xinian finally realized how useless and burdensome her blind self was, and this recognition intertwined with the fear of Fino's illness, weighing heavily upon her. She could not speak, could not explain, and could not even stand; she could only kneel at her neighbor's door, holding her head and weeping, curling into a pale and frail shadow.

Knowing that she could not see him, Fino still revealed a comforting smile and continued: "This afternoon, the police came to see me, firstly for your safety, and secondly regarding the inheritance left by your parents. The reason I have never brought this matter up with you is that I thought your health had not fully recovered and your emotions were still unstable, so it could wait a little longer. However, today's events reminded me that I should tell you first."

She soon realized that the rearrangement of the furniture had altered the layout of the room. Without familiar reference points, she could no longer locate the phone, and she was even unaware of her exact position within the room. Moreover, she was alone, with no one else to rely on but herself

While going upstairs, she stumbled and tripped on the steps several times over just a few dozen stairs. She silently got back up again and again, continuing to ascend. When she finally reached the door of her neighbor's house upstairs, she could no longer care about anything else. With all her strength, she began to knock on the door while shouting: "Is anyone there? Is anyone home?"

She tentatively called out, but received no response. Raising her voice, she called again, her tone growing louder and more urgent, yet she did not receive even the slightest reply

Uncle Xu and Uncle Duan ... ... what happened to them

Fei Nuo helped her sit down on the sofa, while he took a seat on the other side. He glanced at the dining table and noticed that the food had not been touched. Without hesitation, he said: "I’ve been busy since getting off the plane, and my phone is on silent. Come, let’s eat first. Where is Yang Shuru?"

The meal was consumed in silence, and Pan Xinian clearly found it difficult to swallow. She forced herself to drink a bowl of soup and ate only a small half bowl before putting down her chopsticks, staring intently at Fei Nuo with a look of wanting to say something but hesitating. Her focused gaze made Fei Nuo, halfway through his meal, also put down his bowl and chopsticks. Even this slight sound startled Pan Xinian, causing her to shudder, and she called out again: "Fei Nuo"

Cheng Lang gave a bitter smile and said: "You, bearing the title of 'outsider', have taken on so many responsibilities of 'insiders'. I have seen many people who have fought tooth and nail for wealth and fame, but what does blood relation matter? Once money becomes the sole focus, it truly becomes worthless, and they even consider it a burden. I know you are thinking of Xi Nian, but some things are futile to consider... Sigh! Anyway, I have already said this countless times—you're the kind of person who won't turn back even when you hit a wall."

Pan Xinian hastily threw on a piece of clothing, momentarily neglecting to put on her shoes, and stumbled out of the bedroom. She recalled that the last time she spoke with Feino before going to bed, he was in the study downstairs. The vague sound of glass shattering that she had just heard seemed to come from even farther away than the living room. Thus, while calling out Feino's name, she leaned against the wall and made her way toward the study.

This afternoon, I was with the public security authorities

"A misunderstanding?" Pan Xinian sneered, "What he did to you, is it just a misunderstanding? I may be blind, but my mind is not, and neither is my heart. Feino, how can you still excuse him after he treated you this way?"

Pan Xinian stumbled and got back up, her only thought at that moment was to return to the living room to find the phone and call for emergency help. As she stepped out, she unknowingly stepped on something, and a sharp pain shot through the sole of her foot, but it was not enough to make her stop. She continued to support herself against the wall as she made her way back to the living room, trying to recall the source of the phone's ringing to locate it. However, just before she could successfully reach the telephone, she fell down once again

I know you have something to say, and I also have something to discuss with you, but let's eat first, as I am hungry

Fei Nuo did not show any particular surprise or relaxation in response to this; he merely sent the person off politely. Glancing at his watch, he continued with his tasks, leaving work punctually at the designated time. During this, Huang Daheng came by to take a look, saw that the police had left and that Fei Nuo was busy, so he did not ask anything and left again.

Knowing that this might be dangerous, Feino still held her hand. Her fingertips were as cold as ice due to anxiety, trembling like willow branches in the cold wind. He patiently waited for her to calm down before saying: "Don't say anything more, I already know what you want to say. Thank you."

This time, in her haste, she collided with the rattan chair in the living room and fell along with it, crashing harshly onto the coffee table made of the same material. However, she seemed to have completely lost her sense of pain, gritting her teeth as she got back up, carefully maneuvering around the pile of furniture, and continued her search for the phone

Fino ... ... "Pan Xinian nervously bit his lower lip

The accountants and lawyers of the Pan family arrived in City T with the prepared materials, which was a week later. During this time, the Public Security Bureau visited Fei Nuo's home several times and also went to the school. Apart from the testimony of the Pan family, who reported the case, all other testimonies were evidently in favor of Fei Nuo. By the time the materials from the lawyers and accountants were delivered, this somewhat significant "farce" had come to a conclusion.

Pan Xinian's complexion remained pale, yet he was no longer in a state of panic. A sudden stubbornness flashed in his brows and eyes, as if he had instantly returned to the moment he first arrived at the Feino family: "They want me not to tell you, but the reason I didn't mention it on the phone is not this. I don't want to trouble you; I believe I can handle it well. Everything Pan Xing said is a lie, while I am speaking the truth. Can something false really become true? What is there that cannot be clarified?" Everything Pan Xing said is a lie, while I am speaking the truth. Can something false really become true? What is there that cannot be clarified?"

Fei Nuo was indifferent to this: "I never expected them to be grateful to me. It's just that engaging in lawsuits and such is too time-consuming and exhausting; I don't have the energy or time to accompany them in this."

After a long silence, Pan Xinian still did not say a word, appearing to have completely failed to digest Fei Nuo's earlier remarks. Fei Nuo knew that she was always a clever child, understanding that his words were merely a matter of time, so he did not urge her, quietly picking up the half-eaten bowl of rice and continuing to eat.

Pan Xinian's face was pale, and his unfocused eyes anxiously gazed at Feino's face, his body trembling slightly: "I have been trying to call you, but you didn't answer."

Fei Nuo possesses an innate good memory and has no intention of concealing anything. He speaks only the truth, answering every question with clarity and sincerity. He stated that he would provide all necessary proof of property to the police after contacting Pan Yue's lawyer and accountant, to demonstrate that the entire estate of the Pan couple still belongs to Pan Xi Nian. Regarding the claim made by Pan Xing during the report of "illegal restriction of personal freedom," Fei Nuo simply remarked: "Xi Nian is already an adult, has independent awareness, and can inquire directly; there are part-time domestic workers and full-time caregivers at home, who will fully cooperate with the police investigation; in addition, there are neighbors in the building and doctors and nurses from the hospital that Xi Nian regularly visits, and I believe they will all provide evidence."

Suddenly, she was tripped by something and fell hard to the ground. The pain from her knees and forehead hitting the floor left Pan Xinian momentarily unable to cry out, only able to curl up on the floor, holding her knees and rolling around, her mind a blank—she knew what she had stepped on, but she wished it were not true, wishing instead that she was in the deepest, most terrifying nightmare.

The final outcome of the matter was known to Cheng Lang, who was infuriated and spoke at length about the principle that "a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall." Fei Nuo, however, did not argue back. Once Cheng Lang finished speaking, he replied, "Where are you going with this? This doesn't even amount to 'What crime does a common man commit for possessing a jade?' The money and such were never mine; where is the dangerous wall?"

I have something to say to you, so please let Sister Shuru come home for one night. She left at 7 o'clock, what time is it now

Fino? Fino!

It was not yet nine o'clock. Fei Nuo calmly took her hand and led her to sit down at the dining table. The dishes had long since cooled, but the soup in the pot in the kitchen was still hot. While heating the dishes in the microwave, Fei Nuo also served soup for himself and Pan Xi Nian, placing it in front of her and then putting the soup spoon in her hand, saying: "Be careful, it's hot."

Feino's silence left Pan Xinian at a loss. She feared that her words might hurt him, and unconsciously softened her tone, trembling as she sought Feino's hand for a bit of support: "Please don't be angry, I am angry at myself, angry at Pan Xing. I am of no use at all, always dragging you down, causing you trouble, watching others hurt you while being unable to do anything... I have no other family in this world, except for you. They want to take you away from me..."

She kept knocking until she suddenly fell forward, landing straight into the arms of a stranger. An angry voice erupted from above her head: "Are you out of your mind? What time is it... Aren't you the little girl from downstairs? What's wrong?"

Dinner was several hours ago. Fino had no appetite to eat, so he took half a cup of juice from the refrigerator, then took his medicine with warm water, and returned to the sofa in the study, waiting for the effects of the medicine to take hold before drawing another picture

They are respectively your father's accountant and lawyer. Six months ago, due to the accident, your parents did not have the opportunity to leave any will, so I only handled their funeral affairs. The management of all their assets was completed by the two of them under the notarization of a third party. You are the sole heir to the estate, and the relevant documents are with them. After your surgery, they will meet with you in person to hand over everything. Additionally, Teacher Pan and the others left behind an insurance policy, with you as the beneficiary. However, this amount also needs to wait until your health permits before you can personally go to the insurance company to handle all the procedures. Because of this case, I need them to provide proof regarding the assets, so I will arrange for them to come over in the near future, and you should also meet them then. Alright, that is all I wanted to say about this matter.

He had just started to speak when Pan Xinian interrupted, saying: "While you were on your business trip, the police came to ask me and Sister Shuru some strange questions... Did Pan Xing do something that got you into trouble?"

This is also what I want to say. If anyone comes to you, no matter what they ask you, do not conceal anything just because you think it might help me, and do not lie. Xinian, no matter what happens, you must be honest

In the few months after she began to lose her sight, Pan Xinian felt as if she were living in hell, surrounded by an endless expanse of darkness, as if she could never escape this despairing and frigid void for all eternity. Now that feeling has returned; she receives no response, there is no one to rely on, and she is left all alone in a place that has suddenly become entirely unfamiliar.

Not at all. You should not speak of him in that manner; after all, he is your elder. Moreover, I also bear some responsibility in this matter. I should have clarified these issues with you earlier, which might have helped avoid these misunderstandings

"I did not lie," she said firmly, biting her lower lip again

The police officer in charge of criminal investigation sat in his office for an entire afternoon, starting with questions about his relationship with Pan Yue and Ai Jing, and continuing to inquire about the circumstances of the incident on the day it occurred, the handling of the inheritance, and the relationship between Fei Nuo and Pan Xi Nian. The questions were thorough and detailed, indicating that considerable preparation had been made. The police did not proactively mention who the complainant was, and Fei Nuo did not ask—who else could it be but Pan Xing?

The other party was still anxiously saying something, but Pan Xinian could not hear any of it; she could only hear the sound of her own heartbeat, which engulfed her like the spring thunder. After an unknown amount of time had passed, other sounds finally reached her ears, and it was only much later that she realized it was the sound of her own crying.

Seeing the situation was not right, the neighbor on the second floor quickly called family members who had also come running to call for emergency assistance, while supporting her, saying: "Don't panic, we have already called... I will ask my husband to go down and see what happened... Don't worry, I will have him come down right away, look, your forehead is all scraped... Oh no! Why is there so much blood on the ground, what happened to the sole of your foot? Young lady? Young lady!" Don't panic, I will have him come down right away, look, your forehead is all scraped... Oh no! Why is there so much blood on the ground, what happened to the sole of your foot? Young lady? Young lady!

By the time Fei Nuo finished his tasks and returned home, it was already around seven or eight in the evening. As soon as he opened the door to his room, a figure stumbled towards him. Seeing that she was about to fall, Fei Nuo quickly dropped his luggage and rushed to support her.

Oh, since that is the case, I will not keep you. Another day will do.

"It's not a bother at all. It's fine, can't you see that I have returned safely?" Feino's tone was very gentle, and his speech was not hurried, more like he was trying to reassure Pan Xinian. "I suspect they must have approached you first, perhaps even suggested that you not inform me of their visit. Xinian, you did very well."

Pan Xinian displayed a look of bewilderment, lowering her eyes and subsequently bowing her head. Her long hair obscured her face, concealing all expressions, and only after a long time did she gently withdraw her hand, as if fearing something.

The man on the floor lay still, as if trapped in the sweetest of dreams. Pan Xinian received no response, and in his state of panic, the only sense he could rely on, his hearing, proved useless. He could only muster all his courage to grasp at any faint glimmer of hope.

Like a drowning person grasping at a life-saving straw, Pan Xinian frantically clung to the other person, tightly holding onto the middle-aged woman's sleeve: "Please, help me make a call, call an ambulance... Feino... Feino has collapsed on the ground, I can't wake him up..."

At that time, none of them knew that it was actually so close at hand, which instead made people feel increasingly on edge

Pan Xinian's question was sharp, yet Feino did not respond—he certainly was not naive enough to believe that Pan Xing's actions were entirely motivated by a sense of care for Pan Xinian or a sense of justice. However, in front of Pan Xinian, he still subconsciously sought a reason for her relatives, who were also related to Pan Yue, that might appear somewhat more dignified. Yet when Pan Xinian asked so directly, he found himself at a loss for words, or perhaps he did not even know whether his reluctance to hurt Pan Xinian's feelings was genuine, as he tried to shield her from some of the thorns of this world, or if it was merely the smoothness of adulthood.