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Yuan Ye was momentarily lost in thought by such a smile, as if his heart had skipped a beat in confusion. Fortunately, Gu Nan beside him let out a light cough, which helped him remember the purpose of this trip. He awkwardly glanced around, but his gaze ultimately settled on Ling Zheng, who had already stepped out.

The air still lingered with a pungent smell of alcohol. Ye Xiaoling opened all the windows of the dojo, leaned out, and breathed deeply, her eyes gradually gathering a hint of resolute determination, blending into the hues of dusk, becoming increasingly radiant and captivating

"Um... how did you all come here?" Not daring to meet Yuan Ye's gaze directly, Ye Xiaoling could only quietly pose her question to Gu Nan, who seemed relatively friendly.

Shut up. He restrained the tremor in his voice and coldly uttered these two words

Why do these two people seem so awkward and strange?

She is also a "young girl" who is both innocent and meticulous in her thoughts

6:30 PM

Yuan Ye's hands suddenly tightened, crumpling the paper bag into a small ball

He does not want to experience this again!

I will be fine soon! Senior Brother! You lead them in warm-up exercises first!" Ye Xiaoling hurriedly grabbed the Daoist robe stacked by the pillow, sweating profusely as she shouted towards the door.

He cast a glance at Gu Nan, who was still smiling brightly, and gritted his teeth as he spoke: "How was I to know she would notice my actions? If it weren't for her meddling, perhaps today we could have confirmed the identity of the garbled text."

The same words have been heard countless times, yet looking at her father's increasingly aged face, Ye Xiaoling still felt her eyes aching and swollen. She choked back her emotions and elongated her voice: "Dad, I understand, please go back and rest soon"

Wait a moment

After cleaning the entire Huayuan Pavilion, it was already dark. Having had a simple dinner, Ye Xiaoling was too exhausted to play any games and collapsed directly onto her bed. Before long, she entered a deep sleep state. The next morning, still immersed in the beautiful dream of "the official opening of the twenty-eighth chain store of Huayuan Pavilion," Ye Xiaoling was finally awakened by Ling Zheng's anxious calls.

Not long ago, Ye Xiaoling sincerely expressed her desire to take Yuan Ye to the hospital, as his stomach...! ... and now she is laughing so hard that she is cramping up!

Yuan Ye wouldn't really have unusual thoughts about Ling Zheng, would he

Gu Nan let out a light laugh and replied leisurely, "No, perhaps this is also a good thing."

"Xiaoling..." Because he had drunk too much alcohol, Ye Hong's voice became slurred. "Just now, I dreamed of your mother again! She is still so beautiful! I dreamed of her when she won the championship at the taekwondo competition; back then, we were still senior and junior..."

In the darkness, Yuan Ye's eyes slowly revealed a cold light akin to that of stars, which was soon replaced by a sense of determination.

She is a gentle yet strong woman, kind but not principled

Alright! I will be quick!" Ye Xiaoling shouted again, preparing herself at the speed of light. She didn't even have time to properly tie her ponytail before rushing out of the house towards the dojo like a whirlwind. Due to her excessive speed, she nearly fell to the ground several times in an ungraceful manner

As Ling Zheng, who had just announced to the children "a three-minute break," was now chatting in a daze under Yuan Ye's enthusiastic invitation, Ye Xiaoling pondered and felt that something seemed amiss

What?

Ye Xiaoling's movements gradually became gentler, and she made an effort to adjust the stiff expression on her face. At the same time, she pushed open the door to the dojo hall, intending to give the children a warm and friendly smile. However, as soon as her feet stepped into the hall, she was captivated by an extremely eye-catching red sports car parked right in front of the door.

A middle-aged man, dressed in a worn black and gray T-shirt, was seen with a flushed face, leaning weakly against the door of the Huayuan Pavilion, holding an empty wine bottle in his hand

Having received a positive response from Yuan Ye, Ye Xiaoling's final worries vanished without a trace. She shyly tousled the loose strands of hair on her forehead, then lifted her head again, revealing a smile brighter than a sunflower, and said aloud: "In that case! Let me take you to learn about our Flower Source Pavilion!"

Although his mother passed away when he was very young, Ye Hong, who was addicted to alcohol, would tirelessly recount stories about his mother to Ye Xiaoling, again and again, every time he got drunk

Although she had never understood these things and did not even know what brand the expensive-looking sports car was, a vehicle like this was parked in front of the usually quiet Huayuan Pavilion, conveniently blocking the only entrance and exit. This made her ponder: Was it just a coincidence that they passed by here, or were they deliberately looking for trouble?

What?

Upon hearing the name Ye Xiaoling, Yuan Ye inhaled sharply, as the exquisitely delicate face resembling a doll flashed before his eyes, only to be followed by a sharp kick and a shoulder throw

Father has simply not yet emerged from the shadow of losing mother, just a little more time...

"It was me who injured you yesterday! You don't seem to walk very smoothly now..." She lowered her voice, feeling guilty.

"We will go to the Huayuan Pavilion tomorrow," Yuan Ye quickly interrupted Gu Nan's words, his fingers slowly rubbing the edge of the paper bag, and his voice gradually became lower, "No matter what, we must uncover the identity of the garbled code."

She sighed helplessly, clasped her hands behind her back, and gazed out the door

Gu Nan nodded while continuing to fiddle with the keychain in his hand, absentmindedly saying: "I have been investigating for so long, spending so much time, and finally found a breakthrough from the garbled account. I discovered relevant clues on Ling Zheng. Who would have thought that you were so eager to personally confirm that it was garbled, inexplicably following them? It's no wonder you raised suspicions!"

Ye Xiaoling stood quietly in the dark room for a while, first stepping forward to tidy up the wine bottles, and then silently exited the room

Gu Nan tilted his head to examine him, and also let out a light laugh filled with anticipation

Ye Xiaoling's heart raced as she hurriedly took a few steps back, her mind racing with thoughts: Why is Yuan Ye here as well? Did he come to confront her after realizing his injuries were too severe from yesterday's visit to the hospital?

No need." He gave a brief answer while quickly pulling over the medicine bag and casually flipping through it

Oh... is that so? Gu Nan didn't seem to care, but suddenly furrowed his brows in some distress, saying, "I suddenly have some matters to attend to. Do you have a computer I can borrow?"

If this person joins their own team, not only can they provide technical guidance and training to the team members, but more importantly, they can significantly enhance the reputation of "Nirvana"

At this moment, Ye Xiaoling's attitude underwent a significant transformation; her smile was so sincere, as if all the joy had been deeply etched in her eyes.

He will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen

Ye Xiaoling could not help but smile, her lips continuously curving upward.

Indeed ...! ... Huayuanguan is truly the sacred land that brings her the greatest relaxation

A mother in heaven, upon seeing him like this, would surely feel saddened as well

Ye Xiaoling stretched lazily once again, turned around intending to tidy up the messy practice area thoroughly, and when she was about to deliver Lu Yan's wallet, a pungent smell suddenly wafted through the air

It turns out to be Ancient South

Oh right, speaking of Ling Zheng, I must mention that violent girl who left you battered and bruised today..." It seemed that Gu Nan suddenly remembered something, deliberately emphasizing the word "battered." "If we go to the Garden Pavilion tomorrow, we will meet her again, right?"

Yuan Ye was once again taken aback by her illogical reasoning, and after a long pause, he managed to respond with a forced smile: "You misunderstood, I genuinely want to learn about Taekwondo."

Completely oblivious to Ye Xiaoling's expression, Ye Hong shook the bottle of wine in his hand and continued intermittently, "When we had just established the Huayuan Pavilion, she was so happy to tell me that she wanted everyone who loved Taekwondo to learn the most useful things here, to let more people fully understand the beauty of Taekwondo..." At this point, he trembled as he reached out and patted Ye Xiaoling's shoulder, "You must not let her down!"

Although this feeling is indeed very strange, it always inexplicably brings her an extraordinary warmth

Yuan Ye, who clearly felt neglected, was first taken aback, then revealed an expression that was hard to tell whether it was crying or laughing. Does Ye Xiaoling really dislike him? ... Why does he always have the feeling that he is merely air ...

Moreover, as my mother said, the existence of the Huayuan Pavilion is to allow more people to understand the beauty of Taekwondo. As long as it is there, along with the efforts of the senior master, everything will continue to improve!

Moreover

It only took a delay of seven minutes

"Xiaoling, what are you thinking? Why does your expression look so... twisted?" Gu Nan, who had been watching the drama unfold, finally couldn't help but speak up.

Moreover, that gaze ... ...

It seems that he walks with a slight limp...

Ye Xiaoling jolted awake, her hair a chaotic mess, as she sprang up from the bed with a whoosh. She quickly grabbed the alarm clock from the table and glanced at it, her heart nearly leaping out of her throat

As one of the most popular esports masters in today's gaming world, the identity of "Luanma" has remained a mystery. Apart from playing games, he only appears in his self-produced gaming videos. Unfortunately, even the audio in the videos has been processed, making it impossible to distinguish between male and female voices, so no one knows his true identity.

Very good

The ancient Nanrao beside him crossed his arms with great interest, and the mischievous glint in his eyes grew ever deeper

She is also a mother who held Ye Xiaoling in her arms at the moment of her birth, shedding tears of joy

Yuan Ye leaned wearily against the chair, and upon hearing Gu Nan's voice, he simply opened his eyes calmly. His disheveled hair fell loosely, casting a faint shadow over his eyelids, which accentuated the dark circles beneath his eyes.

What kind of identity does this esports master have ... ! ... He is also quite curious about it !

"Are you looking for me to settle the accounts?" Yuan Ye repeated in confusion

Wherever he goes, it always seems to trigger an "8.0 earthquake," and Yuan Ye feels inexplicably dissatisfied. He simply pushes aside Gu Nan, who is about to respond, and steps towards Ye Xiaoling, his voice like a gentle breeze on a summer night: "It is like this, my younger sister has recently developed a keen interest in Taekwondo and wants to find a well-reputed dojo. Everyone says Huayuan Dojo is quite good, so I wanted to come and learn more..." As he speaks, he appears genuinely delighted, with a hint of laughter in his voice, "I didn't expect to run into you here." His voice is like a gentle breeze on a summer night: "It is like this, my younger sister has recently developed a keen interest in Taekwondo and wants to find a well-reputed dojo. Everyone says Huayuan Dojo is quite good, so I wanted to come and learn more..." As he speaks, he appears genuinely delighted, with a hint of laughter in his voice, "I didn't expect to run into you here"

Is it mom?

Ye Xiaoling froze in place, her eyes shining with astonishing brightness

Ling Zheng smiled helplessly and said, "Don't be too anxious, the class starts in twenty minutes, so take your time to get ready."

Although she had not yet grasped the situation, Ye Xiaoling still politely nodded in response and cautiously glanced behind Gu Nan.

It's all right

It cannot be wrong... such a strong smell of alcohol, and choosing to appear at this moment...

But why does Yuan Ye seem to have no desire to communicate with her, his gaze constantly "sticking" to Ling Zheng?

She no longer had the mood to see what Gu Nan was doing; she only wanted to keep watching the people conversing in the distance. No matter what, do not disturb the senior brother!

Ye Xiaoling's expression changed dramatically, as she twisted her neck like a robot, carefully discerning the direction of the scent

If we really need to clarify what happened yesterday, it would be better not to do it here, after all, the children are present!

Upon thinking of this, her body, which had originally been exhausted to the extreme, seemed to be filled with a brand new strength. Ye Xiaoling raised her hand and slapped her cheeks a few times, repeatedly murmuring "Keep it up." She then found the cleaning tools and began to scrub every mat in the hall until it was spotless

His hair and sideburns have begun to turn gray, and coupled with his pair of drowsy, lifeless eyes, it evokes an overwhelming sense of weariness and desolation

Oh no... why does my knee seem to be hurting again

As soon as the words fell, a sudden sound of rustling was heard beside the ear

Gu Nan stopped his actions and helplessly glanced at him, saying: "Alright, even if you are right, we cannot rush the next steps. Since that Ye Xiaoling calls Ling Zheng 'senior brother', it indicates that their relationship is quite good. We..."

Ling Zheng was loudly leading the children in their warm-up exercises, unaware of the red sports car. Ye Xiaoling hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether to find the owner of the car, hoping they would park it in another available spot, when the driver and passenger doors opened simultaneously.

In the darkness, a suspicious flush passed over Yuan Ye's cheek, yet his voice remained calm: "Isn't it better to strike first?"

Even if everyone else falls, she absolutely must not!

Perhaps this is the power of familial love

How does he ... ? ... It seems that he is very interested in the senior brother

How can she delay the child's time because of her own matters

After all, the flower shop at her home indeed has a good reputation, and the people there are very responsible

Ah ... yes! He is indeed my senior brother!" Ye Xiaoling quickly introduced him with enthusiasm, smiling apologetically, "Yesterday, I mistakenly thought you were following him! His name is Ling Zheng, and he has been here ... ...

Fortunately, at this time, the children have all finished their classes; otherwise, seeing him in this state would surely frighten them

Before the words were finished, Yuan Ye raised his eyebrows, seemingly eager to walk towards Ling Zheng's direction: "Is he in training? Should I go observe from the side?" He then took long strides and quickly reached Ling Zheng's position, leaving Ye Xiaoling in a state of confusion, completely unable to grasp the situation

The last class at Huayuan Pavilion concluded today amidst the lively farewell voices of the children. Ye Xiaoling stood contentedly at the entrance of the dojo, waving goodbye to a girl with a ponytail, feeling a soft warmth in her heart, as if all her worries had flown away, and even the air seemed to have become a hundred times fresher

Gu Nan held a paper bag filled with ointment in his hand, his face still wearing a lingering mischievous smile. He abruptly opened the passenger door of the red Porsche and waved the paper bag in front of Yuan Ye, asking, "Do you need my help?"

Aren't you here to settle accounts with me?" she asked almost instinctively

What is going on? It is already 8:30. How could she sleep in so late?

If such a terrifying operation master were to be poached by someone in advance

In the underground parking lot of the central hospital

Ye Xiaoling slowly bit her lip, unable to suppress a gasp of cold air

Ye Xiaoling's gaze was firmly captivated

Ye Xiaoling clenched her fist as if to encourage herself, everything will get better

Ye Xiaoling could hardly remember her mother's appearance, nor had she ever felt the warmth of her mother's embrace. However, whenever her father would ramble on about the past, recounting how her mother, dressed in a snow-white uniform, stood proudly in the champion's position accepting the cheers and blessings of everyone, it seemed as if she could truly see that beautiful face, which had only appeared in photographs before.

"Xiaoling, are you still not awake?" Lingzheng, who had already changed into his Daoist robe, stood at the bedroom door, gently knocking on the door with concern. "The children outside are already waiting!"

"Alright, alright, with someone as capable as you, of course, you don't need any help at all." Gu Nan shrugged indifferently, turned back to the driver's seat, and continued to twirl the keychain on his fingertips. "Can you tell me now? Is what Ye Xiaoling said all true? Your tracking plan was thwarted by her before it even succeeded?"

Although a prominent figure like Yuan Ye would suddenly seek out this obscure dojo with no reputation whatsoever, what he said... seems to pose no issues at all

In a daze, Ye Xiaoling did not take Gu Nan's words to heart at all. Her gaze, filled with confusion, kept wandering between Yuan Ye and Ling Zheng, and she merely nodded absently, like a wraith, as she followed Gu Nan to the corner where the computer was located.

With the help and participation of Yuan Ye, I believe that the reputation and popularity of the dojo will continue to rise and develop in a new direction

If she was not mistaken, there was indeed a burning expectation in Yuan Ye's gaze

The first boy to walk in had a head of flamboyant yellow hair and a nonchalant smile on his lips. His eyes darted around a few times before quickly centering on Ye Xiaoling and locking onto his target, then he raised his chin and greeted her: "Hi! Nice to see you again!"

On the other side of the city, the orange-red sunset dispelled the oppressive heat in the air, magnificently and flamboyantly occupying a vast expanse of the sky, transforming this bustling city into a dreamlike fairy tale world

Ye Xiaoling suddenly became somewhat dazed

Is he also a coach at the dojo? Yuan Ye asked casually

Due to the effects of alcohol, Ye Hong did not pay any attention to Ye Xiaoling's words, but instead mumbled to himself about the bits and pieces of his time spent with his wife. In the end, with great difficulty, Ye Xiaoling helped him back to the room, where he collapsed onto the bed and soon fell into a deep sleep

Indeed

The white shirt remains simple yet exudes an air of elegance, with the cuffs neatly rolled up to the elbows, revealing long and attractive arms. The slightly pale face, with handsome features, carries a regal pride, and the slightly raised eyes hold a gentle, spring-like smile.

If what happened yesterday was truly a misunderstanding, then Yuan Ye and Ling Zheng do not know each other at all, right? The person who should be somewhat familiar with him should be myself, shouldn't it

What on earth? How could he have such a gaze towards a stranger?

Having been completely startled by the thoughts in her mind, Ye Xiaoling paid no attention to Gu Nan's sudden intimate address and could only respond nonchalantly: "It's nothing..."

Ye Xiaoling stood silently for a moment, and ultimately, with a tinge of heartache, stepped forward. She firmly placed her hands on the man's shoulders and softly asked, "Dad, why have you drunk so much again?"

Is that a good thing? Yuan Ye's tone became somewhat serious, so you took the initiative to leave your business card?

What kind of person could possess such astonishing operational skills