Chapter 5, Running Wild in Midnight Taipei

Xiao Yu suddenly knelt down, respectfully bowing three times towards his father's grave, and then turned to walk down the mountain

After the car drove for two kilometers, Xiao Yu gradually began to relax. The events of the day had been overwhelming for him, and he needed to calm down and organize his thoughts. Xiao Yu found a cheap hotel at the street corner. Although the hotel was basic, it offered free hot water, which was a true luxury for Xiao Yu, who was already extremely exhausted both physically and mentally. He took a quick shower and then climbed into bed. At that moment, he wanted to think of nothing, just to have a good sleep, hoping that perhaps when he woke up tomorrow, everything would be better.

Su Yuqin drove the car onto the highway and stopped in front of the entrance to the Zhongshan Expressway. She took a travel bag from the back seat and handed it to Xiao Yu, saying: "Inside is everything you need. I can’t continue to take you; you should take a taxi at the intersection ahead to Xindian, and from there, take a train to Tainan. There is a letter I wrote to Tan Zizai in the bag. Remember to head straight to Tainan without any delays. If the Sanlian Gang discovers your whereabouts, you will be in trouble!"

The Jianghu is an endless quagmire; once you fall in, you can never get back to shore!" Su Yuqin's gaze shifted back to the tombstone: "Your father is a precedent..." Xiao Yu nodded: "It seems my best choice is to leave Taiwan as soon as possible"

Xiao Yu left Fengyu Garden without looking back, carrying the coin that Mr. Zuo had given him. Just after leaving, he indeed felt anger and disappointment, but as he walked out of the gate of Fengyu Garden, his mood began to lighten. Perhaps he truly did not belong to this place. He thought of Beijing, of his mother, of Xiao Yue, and of the brothers who had shared both hardships and joys with him.

The Sanlian Gang will not let you go! Her words made Xiao Yu's expression turn serious

Xiao Yu checked out of his room and wandered aimlessly through the streets of Taipei, mechanically observing the passing crowds and traffic. He suddenly felt a strong desire to visit his father's grave again.

"Consider yourself clever!" said the bearded man with disdain

Zhuang Xiaoyuan suddenly stepped on the brake, looking at Xiao Yu in confusion. Xiao Yu opened the car door and got out, waving his hand at Zhuang Xiaoyuan. Zhuang Xiaoyuan noticed a cold glimmer flashing between his fingers; it was the coin given to him by Mr. Zuo. Zhuang Xiaoyuan suddenly understood that the young man before him would never leave so easily... That coin might have already become his reason for staying...

Su Yuqin opened her handbag, took out a cigarette, and lit it. Her gaze was extremely rational, while Xiao Yu quietly awaited her next words

The driver turned on the radio, and a news report caught Xiao Yu's attention: "Last night, a villa in the Xinyi District suddenly caught fire. The police have discovered two charred bodies inside the villa, confirmed to be Zhao Qin and Xue Jigang from Maoxiang Logistics. Both were key members of the Sanlian Gang during their lifetimes. It is reported that the villa was originally owned by the leader of the Sanlian Gang, Xiao Dinghan, and was later inherited by his son, Xiao Yu..." Cold sweat slowly trickled down Xiao Yu's back; the Sanlian Gang had already begun to take action. Although he did not know whether this incident was related to him, the only thing he could be certain of was that the deaths of the two men must be connected to the substantial inheritance left by his father.

Xiao Yu quickly took the money from the bearded man and fled the scene. Only after confirming that there were no others around did he throw the damaged leather bag into the trash bin

Anger filled Xiao Yu's heart as he clenched his fists tightly

Then why did you come here? Su Yuqin asked softly

Puddles accumulated on the road after the rain, making a crisp sound when stepped on. The crescent moon hung in the cloudless sky as if frozen, with stars twinkling faintly. A gust of cold wind blew, brushing a few fallen leaves against Xiaoyu's face, bringing a slight sting. The neon signs and advertisements along the long street were still lit. There were few people on the street, and one or two small taverns were still in operation, with the silhouettes of patrons faintly visible through the curtains. From an unknown corner, a few curses in Minnan dialect could be heard. The ever-drifting homeless wandered in the shadows of the dark street corners, having no home to return to and not wishing to return home.

When Xiao Yu woke up, it was still early morning, and he was drenched in cold sweat. He had always considered himself not a superstitious person, but this time he believed that his father was somehow trying to communicate with him from beyond, attempting to convey something important. Before coming to Taipei, he had thought countless times that this father, whom he had never met, would not hold a significant place in his heart. However, upon stepping onto the land of Taipei, he realized that some emotions are beyond his control; after all, he is the continuation of his father's life. His hatred towards Mr. Zuo and others was not solely due to their taking away his property, but more so because of his father. Before he clarifies the cause of his father's death, he would never leave like this.

"Are you the son of Ding Han?" Su Yuqin's voice was somewhat hoarse. Xiao Yu nodded and said, "My name is Xiao Yu, and I am from Beijing"

"Spare no effort!" Su Yuqin's tone was so resolute that it almost resembled a promise. Xiao Yu noticed that her gaze was also fixed on her father's portrait, and the earlier promise was undoubtedly made for him.

Xiao Yu smiled; it seems that encountering Su Yuqin at his father's grave today was not a coincidence. She may have been seeking an opportunity to converse with him alone since the day he arrived in Taiwan

I curse your mother! Xiao Yu was almost shouting

Xiao Yu bit his lip and said: "Not so fast! Just think about the hundreds of billions of New Taiwan dollars in assets, plus the various physical enterprises left by the old man. Just the process of handling the acceptance procedures will take at least half a year, and that's an understatement. Moreover, I still need to transfer all the assets to the mainland. If I go back now, wouldn't that be equivalent to donating money to A-Bian? Absolutely not. We have been educated by the Party since we were young; we are born as socialists and die as socialists. My money is socialist money. Unless one day the People's Liberation Army plants the five-star red flag at the Executive Yuan in Taipei, I will not invest in Taipei!"

What reason do I have to trust you

Xiao Yu rushed towards the kitchen without bothering to settle the bill. In his haste, he knocked over a delivery worker, spilling scalding noodle soup all over himself, causing a sharp pain. The noodle shop was in chaos. After much effort to push through the crowd, Xiao Yu burst into the kitchen

Fang Xiaoyun agreed while crying

It was not until the glass pavilion was knocked on heavily that he came to his senses. A thrush dressed in a red short skirt stood outside, seemingly frozen to the bone, with her eye area marked by either eyeshadow or a bluish tint from the cold. Her long, delicate legs trembled slightly, yet even in this disheveled state, she did not forget to display a flattering smile.

Xiao Yu scoffed, but a shadow loomed over his heart. Yesterday's actions of Zhuang Xiaoyuan had already proven this; the Sanlian Gang would never allow him to leave Taiwan easily

Xiao Yu said: "Mom! There is something I need to tell you!"

Fang Xiaoyun began to cry on the other end of the phone. She had a lot to say, but suddenly found herself unable to express anything. Xiao Yu steadied his emotions and started to tell his mother about his current situation: "Mom! Why are you crying? I am now a billionaire, after all. Seeing your son achieve such success, you should be happy!"

Xiao Yu crouched in front of his father's grave, gently wiping the photo on the tombstone with his sleeve, feeling as if he had drawn a little closer to his father: "Dad! Perhaps you have never heard me call you that; I am your son, Xiao Yu. We have done a paternity test together!" Xiao Yu muttered to himself, while the father in the photo still wore that timeless smile.

I didn't see you at the funeral!" Xiao Yu appeared somewhat puzzled; in fact, he couldn't remember the people he had seen at the funeral at all

I just finished a busy task, I am utterly exhausted. You wouldn't believe it, but my grandfather and I really do look quite alike.

When will you be back? I will go to the airport to pick you up! Fang Xiaoyun's topic finally turned to the crucial point

Finally, a car stopped in front of him, and through the slowly rolling down window appeared the hypocritical face of Zhuang Xiaoyuan. Xiao Yu felt that 'hypocritical' was insufficient to describe his appearance, and continued to search his mind for more venomous words. If it were not for his appearance, he should still be on the campus in Beijing at this moment

It is me! '' Xiao Yu's voice became somewhat choked.

Su Yuqin glanced at Xiao Yu and said, "The only one in Taiwan who dares to confront the Sanlian Gang is Tan Zizai from Tainan. If he is willing to take you in, your life will be spared"

He does not believe that Su Yuqin is helping him merely out of concern for him as Xiao Dinghan's son; she must have another motive, which is revenge! Xiao Yu can sense that Su Yuqin's hatred for the Sanlian Gang is absolutely no less than his own. The true purpose of her conversation with him is to confirm whether he will seek revenge for the father he has never met.

With the projection of lights from the tall building across the street, Xiao Yu opened the leather bag that Zhuang Xiaoyuan had given him. Inside, there was a ticket for a flight from Hong Kong to Beijing, a passport, and ten thousand New Taiwan dollars in cash. Xiao Yu scoffed and tightened the bag. Suddenly, he thought of his mother, recalling the scene of her seeing him off at the airport. His eyes began to well up, and tears flowed uncontrollably in response to the sound of the rain outside.

"Am I really going to be trapped to death on this island?" Xiao Yu exclaimed

The so-called enormous inheritance was never actually received by him; his only gain from this trip to Taiwan may be this cold coin in his hand

Xiao Yu smiled noncommittally and said, "I know!"

"Stop messing with me!" Xiao Yu squeezed out as if fleeing, leaving behind a series of unrestrained laughter from the woman. After walking more than 200 meters, he suddenly remembered the leather bag in his hand. Looking down, he saw a deep scratch on the bag, with some white powder exposed beside it, apparently from the inner layer of the bag. Everything inside the bag had vanished without a trace. Xiao Yu was taken aback, turned to look, and saw the woman's figure just disappearing around the corner of the street. Without a second thought, Xiao Yu chased after her.

The several old men of the Sanlian Gang are utterly resentful of Dinghan. Their aim is not only to seize your father's property, but also to make your life a living hell, ensuring that Dinghan cannot rest in peace beneath the nine springs. Old Master Zuo has declared that he intends for you to spend your remaining days in a prison in Taiwan

At that moment, Fang Xiaoyun recalled something: "Xiaoyu, I ran into your girlfriend at the airport that day!"

Having learned from yesterday's lesson, Xiao Yu remained cautious about the banknotes given to him by Zhuang Xiaoyuan. He first took one to the bank for authentication, and as he expected, all the notes given to him by Zhuang Xiaoyuan were counterfeit. Even if the white powder had not been detected by the airport security, these counterfeit notes were enough to bring him a prison sentence

Xiao Yu glanced at him and said, "Don't pretend to be a good person with me here. I don't have the time to hate you. In fact, this inheritance is not as important to me as you all think!" Zhuang Xiaoyuan nodded and replied, "I truly hope you can be this carefree, after all, I was the one who led you into this quagmire..."

On this night, Xiao Yu repeatedly had the same dream, in which his father, covered in blood, walked towards him. He wanted to call out but could not make a sound. His father's bloodied hands desperately tore at his collar, as if he were saying something to himself, yet he could not hear a single word clearly.

Outside the door lay a desolate piece of land, surrounded by walls. Xiao Yu chose the most accessible spot and quickly climbed up. Just as he leaped down from the wall, he heard a loud bang as the small door was forcefully pushed open by a group of people.

Xiao Yu leaned back with force, and Zhuang Xiaoyuan continued, "Forget about this matter, leave Taipei, and return to your original life!" He handed a bag to Xiao Yu, saying, "The plane ticket and passport are inside..." Xiao Yu suddenly burst into laughter. Zhuang Xiaoyuan clearly did not understand why he was laughing. After a long while, Xiao Yu finally stopped laughing and grasped the bag in his hand, saying, "Tell me, is that inheritance really the so-called black money mentioned by Old Zuo?" The corners of Zhuang Xiaoyuan's lips moved slightly, as if he was making a firm decision: "No!"

The beef noodles in Taipei are no different from those in Beijing. As the steaming noodles went down, Xiao Yu's mood finally lightened a bit. However, it wasn't long before he heard a commotion outside. Turning his head, he saw the big-bearded man he had encountered earlier leading a group of over ten people armed with machetes charging towards him. This group must have been following him.

Xiao Yu took his belongings from her hand and turned around to see the bearded man and two companions struggling to get up from the ground, groaning. The three of them were clearly terrified by Xiao Yu's display of strength. The bearded man kept apologizing, saying: "Brother... we brothers have eyes but fail to recognize Mount Tai... we are truly sorry..." Xiao Yu pointed to the tear in the bag, and the bearded man hurriedly pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket: "Brother... this amount of money is to compensate for your loss of white powder..."

Xiao Yu hailed a taxi by the roadside, heading directly to Xindian via the Zhongshan Expressway. It should be said that he did not know Su Yuqin at all, but based on his intuition, he felt that this woman would not harm him. The Sanlian Gang's influence is pervasive in Taipei; if he continued to stay here, he would eventually fall victim to their schemes.

Su Yuqin said meaningfully: "The Sanlian Gang in Taiwan is akin to the Black Dragon Society in Japan; there are very few who can stop them from doing what they intend to do"

Su Yuqin shook her head: "This is the most foolish idea! Even if you return to Beijing, they will follow you, and it may even implicate your family"

"You may not believe it, but given your current situation, I think you have no other choice." Su Yuqin's every word pointed to the essence of the problem

Even if I want to leave, I must at least bid farewell to the old master and express my filial piety

Both individuals fell silent, and the lights of Taipei City were already in sight

Xiao Yu!" Su Yuqin shouted loudly, and Xiao Yu quickly grasped the concern and urgency in her voice. He slowly turned around, revealing a radiant smile: "I never accept gifts from others"

The cause of the major fire at the Xinyi Villa has yet to be determined. The newspaper ultimately reached two conclusions: one is that it may be related to an internal gang conflict within the underworld, and the other is that the villa's electrical system may have ignited spontaneously. The report did not mention any names.

Xiao Yu began to realize that the woman before him possessed extraordinary wisdom. He smiled and turned his gaze to his father's tombstone: "So, you will help me, a stranger in dire straits?"

The sky gradually darkened as Xiao Yu aimlessly walked along the mountain road towards the city. A small car approached, passing over his shadow, and the intense light flickered and vanished. Another small car drove by, its taillights casting two small red dots on his shadow, gradually receding into the distance

In fact, some matters are beyond our control. If I choose to resist, my family and everything I currently possess will instantly turn to dust... Zhuāng Xiàoyuǎn appeared somewhat agitated

As he turned the corner, he realized that the woman had not run far; however, three burly men holding baseball bats had appeared beside her. The woman leaned proudly against the middle man with a beard, laughing triumphantly at Xiao Yu, who, gritting his teeth in anger, finally came to a halt.

Xiao Yu gently hummed in acknowledgment and began to bid farewell

In the evening, Xiao Yu arrived at the Xindian Train Station, where Su Yuqin had prepared 100,000 New Taiwan Dollars for him in her bag. Xiao Yu first went to the station's restroom to confirm that all the money was genuine before he felt at ease to purchase a train ticket to Tainan at the ticket counter. Before boarding, he bought a stack of Taipei newspapers from the newsstand, as the broadcast in the taxi had already made him sense an impending crisis. He hoped to find some clues about the situation in the newspapers. Before boarding, he bought a stack of Taipei newspapers from the newsstand, as the broadcast in the taxi had already made him sense an impending crisis. He hoped to find some clues about the situation in the newspapers.

Hmm! Mom... I'm so happy! Have you finished with Dad's matters...?

This was the first time he met Su Yuqin. She belonged to the type of woman who exuded grace and elegance, her black long dress accentuating her well-maintained skin, and her beautiful features were adorned just right. However, what left the deepest impression on Xiao Yu was the sorrow she displayed while looking at his father's portrait. Xiao Yu immediately guessed that there must be an extraordinary relationship between her and his father.

Xiao Yu had already evaded the attacks of the two individuals. The baseball bat swung left and right, striking both of their shins, causing them to cry out in pain. Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Yu rushed to the side of the woman, brandishing the bat in a threatening manner. The woman, terrified, squatted down and exclaimed, "Don't hit me... I... I will return all the money to you..."

Xiao Yu cast a disdainful glance at her, pushed open the glass door, and he was not pitying this prostitute; he merely wanted to reach the airport in time to refund his ticket before the flight took off. Before Xiao Yu could step outside, the woman had already squeezed in, her ample bosom pressed against Xiao Yu's chest: "Handsome! Would you like to warm up?"

"Shang Xiaoyue, that girl is truly remarkable. When I encountered her at the airport, she was crying pitifully. It was evident that she loves you very much..."

In the distance where the lights flickered, a cacophony of sounds emerged, and Xiao Yu strode forward. As he approached, he realized it was a night market, filled with snack stalls and taverns. It suddenly dawned on him that he had not eaten all day. He entered a restaurant named 'Tang Aizi Beef Noodles,' where business was booming. The air was thick with the aroma of scallions and meat sauce, intensifying Xiao Yu's hunger.

Xiao Yu finally felt relieved; just a moment ago, he was worried that the Sanlian Gang would pin this account on him. It seems they do not want too many people to know about the gang's internal affairs and the misdeeds they have committed

I am currently in a dilemma, should I continue to stay in Taipei or go back? If you are watching from above, why not grant me another dream and show your son a way... At this moment, Xiao Yu suddenly heard elegant footsteps behind him, and he slowly turned around.

"Got it! I've been too busy these past couple of days to buy a phone. I'll contact you once I get my phone sorted out." Xiao Yu estimated that it was about time and thought to hang up the phone

However, he knows your father... He once owed your father a significant favor

Su Yuqin could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes and began to cry softly. The strength she had deliberately cultivated was easily shattered by the young man before her. Xiao Yu turned to glance at his father's grave, feeling a deeper connection to him.

Xiao Yu gently nodded: "I believe you... no matter what kind of past you have with my father, I firmly believe that you love him"

Stop! Xiao Yu shouted loudly

Xiao Yu saw some prostitutes wearing short skirts, taking shelter from the wind in a glass phone booth. There were also a few others dressed in long socks and thick coats, lingering in the cold wind, waving at the occasional passing cars. It was not until he reached the end of the street that Xiao Yu spotted an empty phone booth. Just as he stepped inside, it began to rain outside again.

Xiao Yu pushed open the car door and stepped out. Su Yuqin rolled down the car window and said, "By the way, apart from Tan Zizai, no one should know that we have met alone!" Xiao Yu elegantly saluted Su Yuqin and replied, "Don't worry, ma'am! Starting today, I won't know you anymore." He turned and strode forward, and Su Yuqin only turned the car around to head towards Taipei after he was out of sight.

"Who?" Xiao Yu thought he had misheard.

The roar simultaneously announced the beginning of the battle. The bearded man and his two subordinates charged at Xiao Yu from three different angles, wielding baseball bats. Xiao Yu was faster; before his opponents could make a move, he had already rushed towards the bearded man. Before the baseball bat could strike his head, he delivered a powerful side kick to the bearded man's abdomen with his right foot, while his left hand swiftly seized the bat. He then swung it back against the bearded man's shoulder, causing him to fall to the ground from the heavy blow. The other two were taken aback by Xiao Yu's quick actions and hesitated momentarily.

In fact, Xiao Yu felt even more distressed than Fang Xiaoyun. Clearly, he was currently without a job, yet he had to put on a brave face in front of his mother. If it weren't for the fear of worrying her, he would have cried his heart out.

Xiao Yu stopped at the corner of Taoyuan Road, gazing for a while at the interest rate table in the bank's window. He then walked forward indifferently. This vast city felt extremely distant to him, evoking a sense of alienation from the depths of his heart, as if he were a wandering traveler. To him, everyone was merely a passerby, and money might be his only connection to this society. ... This society did not need him; he felt abandoned ...

Suddenly, Xiao Yu could not see his own eyes; two small red dots were burningly staring at him, and then they finally disappeared. The hard and cold feeling of the stainless steel pole of the streetlight served as a reminder to him. He thought about the harsh reality of existence, which for himself, and perhaps for everyone, was equally hard and cold, carrying a subtle cruelty that he could neither evade nor break through. Those warm and tender aspirations, shining with tempting brilliance, could only be abandoned no matter how persistent he was. The hard and cold feeling of the stainless steel pole of the streetlight served as a reminder to him. He thought about the harsh reality of existence, which for himself, and perhaps for everyone, was equally hard and cold, carrying a subtle cruelty that he could neither evade nor break through. Those warm and tender aspirations, shining with tempting brilliance, could only be abandoned no matter how persistent he was. That subtle and elusive power always forced people to submit.

Xiao Yu's gaze was filled with questions, and Su Yuqin seemed to see through his heart: "Taipei is fraught with crises for you, filled with traps everywhere; a moment's carelessness could lead to your eternal downfall"

Su Yuqin suddenly lost her earlier composure. She quickly approached Xiao Yu and tightly grasped his arm: "The reason I am helping you is because of your father. I will never allow the son of Dinghan to die an unclear death on the streets!"

Su Yuqin handed him the cigarette case: "You have many concerns on the mainland!" Xiao Yu laughed: "No! This time I am marching south, planning to capture all the beauties of Taiwan in one sweep, turning this small island into a realm for solitary men. By then, Taiwan will fall without a fight!" Su Yuqin's eyes were filled with laughter, and she suddenly realized that she admired the young man before her from the bottom of her heart. From him, she seemed to have rediscovered the shadow of Xiao Dinghan.

Su Yuqin smiled faintly and said, "I do not like crowded places; besides, it is better to reminisce about old friends in a quieter setting with books." As she spoke, she began to observe Xiao Yu, and soon found traces of his father in him.

Fang Xiaoyun couldn't help but laugh at her son's antics, and Su Yuqin, who was listening nearby, also couldn't help but smile

Xiao Yu remained silent, yet the image of Shang Xiaoyue at the airport, watching him off with a heartbroken expression, surfaced in his mind

He immediately spotted the small door in the corner of the kitchen, rushed to the door at full speed, kicked it open, and picked up a wooden stick from the ground to prop it against the doorknob

It was actually the three thousand New Taiwan dollars from the man with the big beard that saved Xiao Yu in his moment of need. To be honest, Xiao Yu should really be grateful to him; if it weren't for the fact that his people had stolen from him, he would never have discovered the secret hidden in his bag

Xiao Yu's gaze was as cold as if it were about to freeze. He understood what the two words spoken by Zhuang Xiaoyuan meant. Everything he should have possessed had been despicably and shamelessly occupied by these people

Fang Xiaoyun's mood has improved: "You say!"

The rain continued to fall in a gentle patter, and a sense of loneliness, never before experienced, filled Xiao Yu's entire being

If you and Old Pang really can't wait, then hurry up and get married. Once I have completed the asset transfer in the future, I will definitely give you a generous gift

Xiao Yu was taken aback, lowering his head to take a look. White powder continued to spill from the crack in his bag. He immediately understood what had happened: Zhuang Xiaoyuan had hidden drugs in the compartment of his bag. If he boarded the plane like this, he would surely fall into the hands of the security personnel, and he feared that the rest of his life would be spent in a prison in Taiwan. He suddenly recalled the words of Old Master Zuo when he was leaving: "I will keep you in Taiwan forever." A chill ran through Xiao Yu's heart.

"You little rascal, how dare you make jokes about your mother!" Fang Xiaoyun scolded with a smile. The relationship between her and her son had never been as harmonious as it was now. It is truly strange; the physical distance did not increase their estrangement, but rather brought them closer together.

Su Yuqin started her red BMW and instinctively lit a cigarette. Xiao Yu picked up the car phone: "May I borrow this?" Su Yuqin exhaled a puff of smoke and nodded.

Xiao Yu quickly dialed the home phone. As soon as the phone rang, it was picked up on the other end. "Xiao Yu..." Fang Xiaoyun shouted excitedly without waiting for the other party to speak. For the first time, Xiao Yu felt that his mother's voice sounded so warm and familiar.

Xiao Yu chose a seat by the window, allowing him to enjoy the night view of Taiwan while also avoiding drawing too much attention from others. The train was sparsely populated, in stark contrast to the overcrowded trains in Beijing. As Xiao Yu flipped through the newspaper, he suddenly realized that today was December 31, the last day of the year. The coverage of political news in Taiwanese newspapers was more extensive than anywhere else, and Xiao Yu quickly skimmed through it to find the information he was interested in.

I do not know him

Su Yuqin gently placed a bouquet of lilies in front of the grave, her expression revealing a sadness that bordered on despair, yet she did not shed a tear. Xiao Yu curiously observed the woman before him, surmising that she must know many stories about his father

My name is Su Yuqin, and I am a very good friend of your father

Xiao Yu's gaze became clear and sharp as he looked at Su Yuqin and said word by word: "Give me a sufficient reason!" Su Yuqin's eyes suddenly became moist, and her lips trembled slightly: "Ding Han is my life... my everything... is that enough?"

He fell silent immediately after hanging up the phone

Get in the car! There was no hint of remorse in Zhuang Xiaoyuan's voice. Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment but still walked over, as he realized from the road sign that it was still forty kilometers to the city.

Su Yuqin's gaze became bewildered; she truly could not understand the purpose behind this young man's actions

"Why aren't you speaking? They are still a student at the Central Academy of Drama, son! Make sure to call them more often; I really don't want such a good daughter-in-law to slip away!"

The car moved slowly, and Zhuang Xiaoyuan's face appeared to fluctuate between light and shadow under the streetlamp: "Xiao Yu, do you hate me very much?" Xiao Yu remained silent, his attitude was very clear.

Xiao Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly slipped into a nearby alley. He hailed a taxi at the street corner. "Where to, sir?" The driver was a kind middle-aged man. "Where are there many small inns in Taipei?" "Of course, it's Wuchang Street." "Then let's go there."