Chapter 334: Don't Make Things Difficult for Me Anymore

Shen Shu took a deep breath, as if making a huge decision; when he spoke, his voice grew heavier.

Those who were close to him suffered a terrible terrorist attack during a parade, several dying on the spot in a gruesome state.

Even when Shen Shu investigated, the graves of those people contained only their clothing and caps.

In that terrorist attack, many innocent people also died unjustly.

Shen Shu forced himself to speak these words in a calm tone, hiding his inner sympathy for them.

Based on prior investigation, it can basically be determined that Leona's close friends and the dean died at the hands of the same force.

After hearing Shen Shu's description, Lu Xiwan almost instantly recalled what had happened back then.

Who wouldn't regret the loss of those innocent lives?

"These people had the best relationship with Leona, so the killer chose to have them die in the most brutal way." She paused, then said, "The purpose was to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, to make Leona stay silent forever."

What a vicious heart, and what brutal means.

"Then why did he let Leona go? Obviously killing her directly would have been the best option."

He wouldn't even need to cause such a huge commotion.

Lu Xiwan looked at Zhong He, who had raised the question, and said, "Because their reach doesn't yet extend to China; the fact proves Leona made the right choice."

Had she fled to another country back then, the outcome would have been uncertain, and they would never have seen her again.

Being able to stir up trouble in the United States…… this time their opponent is far more ruthless than any they've faced before.

"No matter what, I have to thank them for not laying a hand on Yao Yao."

Lu Xiwan felt heavy-hearted; she didn't even know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

All just to keep the past kidnapping of Yao Yao hidden, those people set up such a huge scheme.

They even kept everyone in the dark, playing them like pawns.

Yao Yao was fortunate to survive in the hands of such people.

"Let's not talk about that now—do we have any leads at all this time?"

"The people I sent out say they found an eyewitness, but……"

After all, several years have passed; no one can be sure whether that person's account is true or false.

"As long as there's a glimmer of hope, we should seize it; otherwise we might not get such a good chance next time."

Lu Xiwan thought so herself, but she also needed to hear others' opinions; she looked at Zhong He and Fu Sijue.

"I have no objection; if we can find it, that would naturally be best."

Fu Sijue also nodded, "No matter the cost, we must uncover the mastermind behind those events from years ago."

That person could reach into the hospital five years ago to have someone take Yao Yao away, and five years later could likewise destroy their hard-won peace in another way.

Fu Sijue would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.

"That gentleman said he hopes to talk with the child's parents."

Shen Shu took out a sheet of paper and placed it on the table, on which a string of numbers was written in vigorous, flourishing calligraphy.

He said solemnly, "This will be our last hope."

Xie Zian gave Lilian's shoulder a heavy pat, startling her so much she almost jumped up.

"What are you doing here? Do you still have the habit of eavesdropping?"

Lu Xiwan had already told him in advance that they were discussing something important inside; this was Xie Zian coming up to help Lu Xixi fetch a toy, only to bump into Lilian standing at the doorway.

This made Xie Zian, who already suspected Lilian, tense up instantly, eyeing her warily.

"Uncle Zhongyi asked me to come up and bring them some water; Mr. Xie, you're thinking too badly of me."

Xie Zian: "If you're just bringing water, go right in; skulking outside, who knows if you're eavesdropping?"

Moreover, reacting so strongly to a light tap—Xie Zian couldn't help but suspect.

"What if I accidentally overhear their secrets when I go in? Would Mr. Xie still think I have divided loyalties toward the Fu clan?"

Regardless, Xie Zian's dislike of Lilian is a given; thus, whatever she does, in his eyes she remains suspicious.

Lilian is fully aware of this.

"You don't need to bring it in; they'll come out and get water themselves."

Xie Zian grabbed Lilian and dragged her downstairs without a word, saying, "If you don't want me to suspect you, then don't do anything that raises suspicion; if you have other intentions, I tell you, you'll never succeed."

Watching Xie Zian's retreating back, Lilian clenched her fingers tightly, her nails digging into her flesh as if she felt nothing.

Little Lu Xixi made up her mind to act like a child.

As a result, she played all day, grew drowsy while eating, and nearly nodded off into her rice bowl.

"Don't look at me like that; since Xixi caught a cold last time, I haven't taken them to play by the stream. Today we just played hide-and-seek in the yard, and then I had them do a bit of exercise."

When nervous, Xie Zian ends up explaining everything.

His demeanor made the usually stern Lilian burst out laughing.

"Who gave you permission to laugh?"

"Everyone can hear what you're saying; are you not even letting me laugh?"

Lilian was clearly dissatisfied with Xie Zian's differential treatment and retorted bluntly.

"I get along well with them, so no matter what they do I won't get angry—but you, you simply can't."

Xie Zian made his attitude clear—he simply doesn't like Lilian.

No matter whether this person was sent by Mrs. Xie or is someone else, Xie Zian doesn't like them.

"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Xie; if you really find me so displeasing, please early on suggest to Aunt Xie that I go home, so I won't have all this trouble."

Lilian appears soft on the outside, but inside she is extremely resilient, utterly unmoved by Xie Zian's threats.

Lu Xiwan had to step in again as a mediator, using gentle words to calm both of them.

"Miss Lilian, since you and Xie Zian can't see eye to eye, just don't argue with him; in this vacation villa, no one will stop you from doing whatever you want, and you can treat everything Xie Zian says as if you hadn't heard it."

To Xie Zian, Lu Xiwan is simply being blindly biased toward Lilian.

He let out a cold snort and said nothing more.

"Mr. Fu and Mrs. Fu have both come from this stage; living in a family marriage like ours, personal choice is never up to the individual, and I am merely forced by family circumstances."

Otherwise I wouldn't be putting up with Mr. Xie's attitude here; I hope Mrs. Fu can still discipline him well so he won't cause trouble for me.