Chapter 150: Xu Hongzhi's Anomaly

Third Brother looked at Zhang Yinuo with a complex expression, wanting to say something but ultimately remaining silent.

At that moment, Feng Chen arrived. Seeing our miserable state, he asked in surprise, "Damn, what happened to you guys? Why are you in such a state?"

"Enough, stop with the nonsense. This is the strengthening potion. Take it back and see if you can research an antidote or something!" I said, handing the potion Liu Shuang had given me to Feng Chen.

Feng Chen took the potion, examined it for a long time, and said in amazement, "So this is the strengthening potion. I wonder what effect it would have on people like us who already have strong internal power!"

"I’m telling you, don't go drinking it randomly. This isn't a good thing!" I warned Feng Chen.

"I’m just joking with you, I’m not stupid!" Feng Chen laughed.

After Feng Chen put the potion away, I said to him again, "This is Liu Shuang and his parents. They were held in the Li family's secret experiment base—the place I told you about. They probably can't go anywhere now; the Li family will definitely target them again. You handle the arrangements!"

Hearing this, Feng Chen nodded and looked at Liu Shuang and his family: "Alright, just come with me!"

Liu Shuang looked at Feng Chen with confusion, then at me. Feng Chen smiled and said to them, "Don't worry, we aren't bad guys. We are with the authorities. Just come with me, and I will make arrangements for you!"

Hearing Feng Chen, Liu Shuang and his parents were finally at ease. However, before leaving, Liu Shuang thanked us specifically. Watching Liu Shuang leave, I felt a complex mix of emotions. I never expected to end up like this with Liu Shuang, and I didn't know if we would ever see him again.

Lao Wu saw Third Brother and Zhang Yinuo and quickly said, "Alright, you two hurry to the hospital!"

Zhang Yinuo shook her head: "No need. These are internal injuries; the hospital won't be of much use. We’ll just go home and eat some nourishing food!"

Hearing Zhang Yinuo, Lao Wu quickly said, "Nourishing food? Easy, easy, I’ll go buy some for you!"

It was almost dawn, so we prepared to go back and sleep. Third Brother didn't leave; instead, he said to me, "Fourth, you go ahead. I have something to discuss with my sister-in-law!"

Hearing Third Brother, I didn't think much of it and said, "Alright, I’ll head back first. You guys hurry up. Thank goodness it's the weekend, or we’d be exhausted in class!"

Third Brother nodded. Seeing me walk away, Zhang Yinuo looked at Third Brother and asked, "What is it? What could be so important that you had to avoid Yang Yun to say it?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to ask why you came to block that hit for me earlier!" Third Brother looked at Zhang Yinuo.

"No reason. If I didn't block it, should I have let you go to your death? If that hit had landed on you, I dare say you wouldn't have survived!" Zhang Yinuo said indifferently.

"So you’re saying you did it to protect me?" Third Brother looked at Zhang Yinuo strangely.

Zhang Yinuo frowned slightly at Third Brother's words: "Although what you said sounds awkward, that’s exactly what I meant!"

"What do you mean by that? Don't you like Fourth?" Third Brother was agitated.

"No, what does this have to do with who I like?" Zhang Yinuo clearly didn't understand Xu Hongzhi's meaning.

"What are you pretending for? Zhang Yinuo, I want to tell you, watch your attitude. Since you like Fourth, just like him properly. Don't do all these useless, messy things!" Xu Hongzhi said angrily.

Zhang Yinuo was clearly baffled by Xu Hongzhi's words and said, "What am I pretending? I think you have a problem. If there's nothing else, I’m going back!"

"No, we aren't finishing this until it's clear!" Xu Hongzhi grabbed Zhang Yinuo's arm. After grabbing it, he realized it was awkward and quickly let go.

"Say what? What exactly do you want me to say?" For the first time, Zhang Yinuo felt her mood fraying, which made her usually calm face show a hint of anger.

"Stop pretending. Since you want to make it clear, I’ll say it straight. Since you like Fourth, why did you block that hit for me?" Xu Hongzhi stared at Zhang Yinuo, wanting an answer.

"No, what does who I like have to do with blocking that hit for you? At that time, no matter who it was, even if it were Zhang Wu, I would have blocked it because I was the only one who could. Anyone else would have been walking to their death. What does this have to do with who I like? I find your logic completely incoherent!" Zhang Yinuo was going crazy, not knowing what Xu Hongzhi was talking about.

Hearing Zhang Yinuo, Xu Hongzhi frowned. He was clearly suspicious of her words and tried hard to find a flaw in her expression, but he failed. He couldn't find anything on her face.

Xu Hongzhi suddenly felt awkward. Could he have been wrong all along? Had he been overthinking it? Seeing Xu Hongzhi standing there like a fool, Zhang Yinuo didn't intend to continue the conversation and turned to leave for home.

When I found Third Brother had returned, I saw his expression was strangely off, so I asked, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"

"Nothing, nothing!" Third Brother said, still distracted.

"What did you and Zhang Yinuo talk about just now?" I asked in confusion.

"Nothing much, just asked about some things!" Third Brother said perfunctorily. I could tell immediately that he wasn't telling the truth.

"Some things? What things?" I was puzzled because I noticed that ever since we left the Li family's experiment base, Third Brother had been acting very strange.

"Nothing, just some unimportant things. It’s not worth mentioning. Alright, let's stop talking and go to sleep. Aren't you tired?" Third Brother went straight into his room, closed the door, and started to sleep.

Seeing him like this, I was full of questions. I knew Third Brother must have something on his mind, otherwise, he wouldn't be acting so strangely, but as for what it was, I wasn't sure.

After our incident, Feng Chen took people to the Li family's secret experiment base the next day. However, when they arrived, there was no one left underground. Only some instruments that couldn't be moved and some unimportant items remained. It was clear that the Li family had started relocating as soon as we left. I had to admit, the Li family's move was truly brilliant.