Chapter 271: Risking Death Just to See You Once

It is indeed a risk.

Is the Zhu Family really that easy to sneak into?

Last time, he managed to sneak into the Zhu Family by a stroke of luck and stayed for a few months.

That period was regarded by Zhu Yiwen as the greatest humiliation of his life; now, the Zhu Family's security is as tight as an iron barrel, without a single leak. Trying to sneak in now is just courting death!

Sheng Hanyu knew his brother was worried about him, but his mind was made up; he had to go.

"It's fine, just get me the clothes. I have a way to sneak in properly and sneak out properly," he said, holding his patience.

Wang Yong still wouldn't budge: "No, I said no means no. Even if you talk until the sky falls today, it's useless. I won't let you go, unless you step over your brother's dead body..."

The more he spoke, the more outrageous it became, completely exhausting the little patience Sheng Hanyu had left.

"Slap!"

Sheng Hanyu darkened his face, slapped him on the head, and glared, saying: "If you don't find me clothes, I'll go in these clothes. I must go."

"If I can't go today, I'll go tomorrow; if I can't go tomorrow, I'll go the day after. Can you stop me forever?"

Wang Yong was like a deflated balloon, shriveling up.

He had experienced Sheng Hanyu's tenacity... his stubbornness!

Sheng Hanyu was sometimes like a honey badger; once he set his mind on something, he would see it through to the end even if it meant risking his life!

There was simply no stopping him.

Wang Yong conceded: "Brother, Brother, don't be impulsive. I'll get you the clothes, okay? But you can't go alone; you have to take me."

Sheng Hanyu gave him a look of disdain: "Take you? Are you afraid of not dying fast enough?"

Wang Yong was a big guy nearly two meters tall and over two hundred pounds; none of the Zhu Family's servants were that sturdy.

He would be discovered the moment he went in, so he really couldn't take him.

He also had self-awareness; knowing he was hard to disguise, he changed his mind and asked his big brother to pick two clever subordinates to take along, so there would be someone to look out for him if he were discovered.

"No need, it's safest for me to go alone. You just wait for me in the woods outside with the men. That's settled."

Wang Yong wanted to persuade him further, but meeting his big brother's firm gaze, he shut his mouth. There was nothing left to say; his mind was made up, and nothing would work.

That night.

In the woods near the Zhu Family, the tree shadows were swaying. Besides the sound of the wind and the rustling of leaves, there were faint sounds of people whispering in low voices.

"Brother, the car will be here in a few minutes. You must be careful. I'll wait for you right here, I'll wait until death." Wang Yong was nervous; despite the cool breeze, he was sweating from tension.

"Mm, don't worry, I'll be fine." Sheng Hanyu patted his brother's shoulder to reassure him.

He hunched his body, staring at the road ahead like a leopard.

This road led to only one place—the Zhu Family.

A log lay across the road, as if dropped by someone stealing trees after being discovered and fleeing.

This forest also belonged to the Zhu Family. There were many precious tree species in it, and people often came here to steal trees. As long as they dropped the trees and ran when discovered, the Zhu Family wouldn't pursue them.

In the distance, lights approached from afar; the Zhu Family's grocery car was returning.

The servants in charge of procurement always went to the farm to buy supplies at night.

They bought fresh vegetables, fruits, and meat; returning at this time was just right for making breakfast for the masters.

The car got closer and closer, slowed down when it saw the log in front, and then stopped. A person got out and started cursing while moving the log.

Sheng Hanyu nimbly darted out, grabbed the railing on the side of the car, and leaped into the truck bed without making a sound.

Wang Yong didn't feel relieved because of this; instead, his heart began to tighten. He silently prayed for his big brother, praying that he wouldn't be discovered, that he would enter smoothly and leave smoothly.

There was an extra person on the car, but the people inside didn't notice at all.

After the procurement car reached the gate, the guards opened the barrier, and Sheng Hanyu followed it in smoothly.

Today, the weather was favorable; dark clouds covered the moon, making it appear and disappear.

Sheng Hanyu was very familiar with the layout of the mansion. When the car was about to reach the kitchen, he jumped off silently and hid in the bushes.

This place was very close to the mansion. He hunched over and ran quickly, sprinting at full speed to the base of the mansion, then nimbly climbed up along the drainpipe.

This was a blind spot for surveillance, absolutely safe.

The exhaust window on the fourth floor was open; he squeezed through the window and then walked along the base of the wall.

The management of servants in the mansion was very strict; the higher the level, the fewer the servants.

Especially at this time, there was basically no need to worry about bumping into anyone in the hallway. There were few servants on the fourth floor to begin with, and they were all sleeping in their rooms now.

Sheng Hanyu arrived at Shi Youxuan's door and pushed it gently. The door opened, and he slipped inside!

"Who?"

Shi Youxuan wasn't asleep at all; she sensed it the moment the door opened.

Just as she spoke, she saw a dark shadow pounce over, and a large hand covered her mouth: "Don't shout, it's me."

The voice was too familiar, so familiar it made her want to bite him!

But with her mouth covered, she couldn't bite him at all.

So Shi Youxuan struggled desperately, hitting him with her hands, kicking with her feet... Her heart was burning with rage, and she was about to explode with anger.

Sheng Hanyu held her in his arms; aside from preventing her from shouting, he took everything else in stride!

Shi Youxuan's movements gradually slowed down, not because she didn't want to hit him, but because she was tired.

Hitting people was hard work; this man's body was as hard as an iron plate, and it was her own hands and feet that hurt from hitting him.

She was panting heavily from exhaustion, and Sheng Hanyu whispered in her ear to negotiate: "Xuanxuan, if you don't shout, I'll let you go, okay? I have something I want to tell you."

Shi Youxuan nodded, so he let go with confidence— "Co—"

Just as she shouted one word, her mouth was immediately covered again.

"Mmph mmph..."

Shi Youxuan could not make a sound, so she glared at him fiercely.

If gazes could kill, Sheng Hanyu would likely have died a dozen times over.

"I'm sorry, Xuanxuan. I know you hate me, but back then... it was all my fault. I dare not ask for your forgiveness; I only want to watch you, just being able to watch you from afar is enough."

Sheng Hanyu had a belly full of words he wanted to say to her, and before coming, he had even prepared a draft, but when he truly saw her, he lost his nerve.

He had never been this cowardly before, to the point that he did not even dare to face Shi Youxuan's eyes.

He felt guilty in his heart.

He pulled her into his embrace, but of the thousands of words he wanted to say, not a single one could come out.

But just holding her like this was good enough.

During those five years in Prison, how many times in the dead of night did he dream of this moment—being able to hold Xuanxuan in his arms, being able to possess her once again.

Now, this could be considered a dream come true!

Although the person in his arms was not cooperating and there was a constant danger of being exposed, he still savored it like sweet nectar.

Being able to have this moment was enough.

Even if he were discovered and died immediately, he would have no regrets.

Shi Youxuan had used too much strength while struggling, and now she could not exert any force at all; she was limp in Sheng Hanyu's embrace, still glaring at him with hatred.

She hated him so much, but what she hated even more was actually herself.

She hated herself for being so spineless; how could she still crave the scent of this embrace?

Shi Youxuan said to herself: Shi Youxuan, oh Shi Youxuan, you must not be deceived by this man's exterior; wasn't his betrayal of you back then miserable enough? If you soften your heart even a little, you will be the biggest fool under heaven!

The dark clouds in the sky gradually receded, and the moon came out.

The bright moonlight shone in, casting the shadows of the two people onto the floor, looking very intimate.