Chapter 506: I Don't Like Him

"I dislike him too, but he is extremely loyal to my sister," Mu Xi sighed slightly and said, "In truth, there are not many people left around her whom she can trust."

Chen Yu remained silent. It was true; there were indeed not many people left around He Lingyun whom she could trust.

He Lingyun was processing some documents. Seeing Chen Yu enter, she hurriedly put down the things in her hands and went to greet him.

"Xiao Yu, are you alright?" He Lingyun grabbed Chen Yu's hands, looking him up and down until she confirmed Chen Yu was fine, only then did she set her heart at ease.

"I'm fine, Aunt He," Chen Yu smiled and said, "You don't need to worry."

"How could I not worry?" He Lingyun let out a sigh of relief after confirming Chen Yu was fine, "In my eyes, you are the same as my own child."

Chen Yu felt a pang of soreness in his nose. He Lingyun's words were a genuine outpouring of emotion. He smiled and said, "I'm really fine, just don't go to such remote areas in the future."

"I know. This trip out was just for sightseeing; I didn't expect to encounter those problems," He Lingyun sighed, "Truly, there are not many people around me worth trusting."

Hearing her speak, Chen Yu could not help but feel a bit heartbroken. She was a pitiful person; although she held a high position and controlled an Aristocratic Family, in reality, there were not many people around her she could trust.

"It is very clear that someone was manipulating things behind the scenes during this encounter," Chen Yu said, "In the future, try your best not to go to remote places. That way, even if someone wants to make a move against you, they will inevitably have some reservations."

"Of course someone was manipulating it. Otherwise, we have no acquaintance with the Corpse-Driving Clan, so why would that proprietress want to kill us?" Mu Xi, standing to the side, gritted her teeth and said, "No matter who directed it, I will drag them out."

"By the way, Xiao Yu, how did you appear there?" He Lingyun asked the question that had been in her heart.

"Just like you, I was also out sightseeing and happened to pass by there," Chen Yu smiled and said, "I coincidentally encountered you in danger, so I took action to save you."

"How should I thank you?" He Lingyun looked at Chen Yu with a face full of affection, just as if she were looking at her own child, "You have already helped me several times."

"Why thank me?" Chen Yu said blankly, "I have called you 'Mother' before. Does a child helping their own mother require thanks?"

He Lingyun was shaken. Chen Yu's words made her unable to stop the tears from welling up in her eyes.

"Sister, I have already contacted Zhou Jihai of the Yalong Group, and we have arranged to meet tomorrow," Mu Xi received a message, "He is Zhou Cheng'en's only son. Perhaps we can get some clues from him."

"That's good. We will go see him tomorrow. I hope we can unravel the mystery of that year from him," He Lingyun wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Yalong Group, Zhou Jihai?" Chen Yu revealed a look of confusion.

"This is my private matter. After my child was born that year, I fell into a coma due to a difficult labor and it took several days of emergency treatment before I came back. When I woke up, the child was already gone," He Lingyun sighed.

"Because my father and the child's grandfather had a falling out over some matters, a lot of things happened. After the child was gone, my father was afraid I would be heartbroken, so he had one of his subordinates, Zhou Cheng'en, handle the child's remains."

"Originally, I wanted to find him to understand the situation from that year, but Zhou Cheng'en has already passed away. Zhou Jihai is Zhou Cheng'en's son; I am looking for him to understand what happened back then," He Lingyun said.

"So that's how it is," Chen Yu nodded, already having a plan in his mind.

He Lingyun looked at Chen Yu, looking as if she had something to say but hesitated.

"Aunt He, as long as you are fine, I will head back first. We will meet another day," Chen Yu said.

"Where are you staying?" He Lingyun was startled, "Are you leaving already?"

"I just arrived in Ning City and am going to find some friends," Chen Yu smiled.

"Why don't you stay here? It's an entire floor with dozens of rooms. We can take the opportunity to talk more," He Lingyun said with reluctance.

"This... it's not very convenient," Chen Yu gave a wry smile, "And I still have some things to handle in Ning City that might affect you, so I won't stay."

"Alright then, come over more often when you have time," He Lingyun was somewhat disappointed, but she still smiled slightly.

"Alright, I will come over more often when I have time," Chen Yu stood up to take his leave.

After leaving Ning City, Chen Yu contacted Chen Biao.

Chen Biao's ability was quite good; in just one day, he had already taken over a portion of the business previously held by Baozi.

Moreover, with the help of Ji Xin, he was like a tiger that had grown wings.

"President Chen, this is the temporary residence I have prepared for you. Please make do here for now; if there is anything you are dissatisfied with, just tell me," Chen Biao brought Chen Yu to a residential compound. This place could not be considered a high-end neighborhood, but the location was good and it was relatively quiet.

"Hmm, this place is quite good," Chen Yu nodded, "How are things going with your affairs?"

"Quite smoothly. It is mainly thanks to Ji Xin's help; many problems I couldn't solve were easily resolved," Chen Biao said excitedly.

"Inquire about someone for me," Chen Yu said, "Zhou Jihai of the Yalong Group, have you heard of him?"

"I have heard of him. Why, President Chen?" Chen Biao was stunned.

"Nothing, just asking."

"The Yalong Group has a decent overall strength in Ning City, but Zhou Jihai has always been low-key, and a biotechnology company under his name is doing quite well," Chen Biao said, "If you need it, President Chen, I will contact him for you."

"That won't be necessary. Just send me a copy of the detailed information you have on him later," Chen Yu said.

"Alright, President Chen, let's go grab a meal; consider it me welcoming you," Chen Biao said respectfully.

"Just find any place outside; we won't go to high-end places, I'm not used to them," Chen Yu said.

"This... alright then," Chen Biao was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

A short while later, at a row of street food stalls outside the residential compound, the two found a spot and sat down.

Chen Yu just liked this kind of straightforward feeling. He ordered some small dishes and barbecue that felt down-to-earth, asked for two pitchers of beer, and the two began to eat.

Ning City was a place that liked spicy food. Eating until they were covered in sweat, combined with a pitcher of beer, was incredibly refreshing.

"Hello, sir. This is a raw beer newly launched by our company, currently at a promotional price." A girl wearing a certain beer company's uniform ran to Chen Yu's table to promote it. Chen Yu looked up, and she exclaimed, "Ah, Brother Chen, it's you!"

"Xueqing, what a coincidence," Chen Yu was also stunned. The girl promoting the beer before his eyes was none other than He Xueqing.

"It really is. I'm a junior in college, and I'm doing some part-time work during my spare time. I didn't expect to run into Brother Chen here," He Xueqing said, hurriedly running over to grab two cases of beer and placing them at Chen Yu's table, "Brother Chen, drink as much as you like; this meal is on me today."

"How can that be? It's not easy for you to work part-time out here," Chen Yu hurriedly refused.

"It's fine. You helped me so much, and I don't know how to thank you, so just let me treat you to this meal first," He Xueqing put down the beer in her hands, "You are not allowed to refuse."