Chapter 338: Embrace

He Yuzhu reached out to stop Zhang Shuying, not letting her commit suicide.

"You go now, I won't kill you... That group of people under your foster father are all dead; I won't speak of their affairs..."

"I truly like you. For your sake, I didn't even leave with my parents... But you don't want me anymore either..."

He Yuzhu was truly angry and helpless; this woman was simply unreasonable. He shook his head and said, "If I didn't have some skills, I would have already died tonight!"

He Yuzhu didn't bother saying another word to her; not killing her was already the utmost benevolence... He walked straight out of the small courtyard.

Zhang Shuying burst into tears.

He Yuzhu walked faster and faster, heading toward Liu Rusi's home.

He Yuzhu knocked open the door to Liu Rusi's home. When Pingping saw it was He Yuzhu, she complained, "Because of your mess, I got scolded, and the young lady almost fell out with me."

"I must see her today!" He Yuzhu pushed the door open and entered, ignoring Pingping's obstruction.

"He Yuzhu, you stop right there!" Pingping shouted.

The living room was empty, with only a gramophone spinning leisurely.

He Yuzhu walked straight toward the ajar bedroom door; warm yellow light leaked from the crack.

Liu Rusi had just finished bathing and was sitting in front of the vanity, wiping her wet hair.

The thick steam had not yet dissipated. She caught a glimpse of the visitor through the mirror, and her fingers paused slightly.

"Sister, I've come to see you!" He Yuzhu pushed the door and barged into the bedroom.

"You've grown up; you can't just barge into a woman's bedroom like that. It's very impolite!" Liu Rusi said indignantly.

"Sister, you clearly don't dislike me, so why are you ignoring me? Why do you want to associate with that Chief Engineer Yuan whom you don't like?" He Yuzhu's voice was extremely hoarse.

"That is my business, what does it have to do with you?"

"It has everything to do with me; I want to marry you!"

"But I am not willing."

"That won't do either!" He Yuzhu stepped forward quickly and pulled her tightly into his embrace.

Liu Rusi stiffened all over, then immediately struggled desperately, "Let go!" As she struggled, water droplets from her hair splashed onto their intertwined lapels.

He Yuzhu not only didn't let go, but held her tighter and tighter, fearing that if he let go, he would lose her, letting her beat him.

Feeling the strength of the person in his arms gradually weaken, He Yuzhu tightened his arms even more.

Their breathing mingled in the small space, and the sound of their heartbeats was deafening.

I don't know how much time passed, but Liu Rusi stood on tiptoe and pressed a kiss to his lips.

For a moment, the sounds of the outside world were cut off, leaving only their bodies intertwined with each other.

In Beijiao, Tian Dan looked at the courtyard burned to ashes and asked Shopkeeper Sun, who was being guarded by two Police officers: "Are you sure this is the place? Why did they burn it down?"

Shopkeeper Sun shook his head vigorously.

Tian Dan then asked: "Do they have any other places where they operate?"

"Officer, I really don't know!" Shopkeeper Sun shook his head vigorously.

Tian Dan and the others began to inspect the ruins in detail, but after rummaging for a long time, they didn't find anything of value.

Section Chief Wang said somewhat dejectedly: "If you ask me, it's just this Shopkeeper Sun leaving signals for those people at Jubaozhai..."

Tian Dan shook her head: "If they withdrew voluntarily, why set a fire? I actually think... someone acted before we did." She suddenly sneered, "It's best you don't let me catch you."

"Besides us, who has such great ability?" Section Chief Wang said.

"There is always someone better than you, and there is a heaven beyond heaven; don't be too conceited! Withdraw!"

Section Chief Wang was completely confused.

Morning light shone through the window lattice; He Yuzhu leaned on the sofa, looking spirited as he blew smoke rings.

Pingping passed by carrying a cup of tea and glared at him fiercely.

"Pingping, I've only stayed here for one night, and you're already starting to have opinions about me? I haven't treated you badly!"

"I just can't stand the way you look when you're smug!" Pingping scolded.

"Breakfast is keeping warm in the pot; go eat quickly. Don't loiter around here, it's affecting my lesson preparation!" He Yuzhu said.

Liu Rusi walked out of the bedroom and complained: "I haven't even woken up yet, and I can already hear you two bickering! Can't you just be quiet?"

"I made your favorite food!" He Yuzhu immediately stubbed out his cigarette and diligently served breakfast: there were translucent rice noodle rolls, steaming century egg porridge, and a freshly made mocha.

Liu Rusi looked at Pingping curiously, "Has our home ever bought these things?"

Pingping shook her head, "I, I don't think I've ever bought them."

He Yuzhu chuckled and said: "I had these things prepared in my backpack long ago. I originally thought that if you chased me away, I would just pester you in the living room."

Liu Rusi glared at He Yuzhu hard and said: "After you finish eating, get out of here immediately!"

He Yuzhu looked at his watch and said: "Leaving right away, leaving right away! What do you want for dinner? I'll buy the ingredients on my way back."

"I want to eat fried chicken legs," Pingping said.

"What does big sister want to eat?"

"I want to eat poached catfish."

"You got it!" After saying that, He Yuzhu ran outside.

At the Hutong Yi antique shop, in the reception room, Hu Yongbin poured a cup of Longjing tea for Xu Damao.

Xu Damao drank a mouthful happily and said proudly: "Siqiang, now that Jubaozhai has gone out of business, shouldn't you take over that storefront?"

Hu Yongbin shook his head and said: "Why would we take it over just because they went out of business?"

"Siqiang, I've been wandering around Qianmen recently and discovered that many Bosses open branches after their businesses do well."

Hu Yongbin thought for a moment and said: "You can't open a branch that close by; wouldn't that be competing with yourself?"

"Siqiang, if that shop is taken over by someone else and they open another antique shop, wouldn't we have one more competitor?" Xu Damao said.

"Come to think of it, that really is the logic. Dazhi, hurry to the police station and ask what the situation is with that shop now."

Xu Damao said with a grin: "Siqiang, if this restaurant opens, can I go be the manager?"

Hu Yongbin nodded, "You have made an indelible contribution this time, I promise you."

"Siqiang, I will definitely work hard!" Xu Damao said.

At dusk, He Yuzhu parked the car at the entrance of Liu Rusi's house.

He Yuzhu carried two large catfish and hummed a little tune as he walked in.

Pingping curled her lip and said: "He Yuzhu, why didn't you buy chicken legs?"

He Yuzhu slapped his head, "I forgot."

Pingping scolded: "You are just a snob; you buy whatever the young lady likes to eat, but you won't buy what I want to eat."

"I'm just joking with you. He Ji Restaurant will deliver them to me in a moment. I can't just buy 10 chickens and only use the chicken legs, can I?" He Yuzhu said.

After hearing this, Pingping also felt she was in the wrong and smiled awkwardly.

He Yuzhu spent half an hour cleaning the catfish, and He Ji Restaurant also delivered the chicken legs.

Just then, the front door was knocked on. Pingping opened the door and discovered it was Chief Engineer Yuan.

Pingping said: "The young lady has guests today, you had better come back tomorrow!"

"How can that be? I have important matters to discuss with President Liu." Chief Engineer Yuan barged in without allowing any argument.

Pingping shouted loudly: "Young lady, Chief Engineer Yuan is here."

Liu Rusi walked out from the study and said: "Old Yuan, is there something urgent that brought you here?"