On the other side, in Black Dragon City, Fang Zheng'ao lowered his phone from his ear, his expression one of stunned surprise.
Seeing his reaction, Xue Qiao'er, standing beside him, asked with a puzzled look, "What's wrong, Team Leader Fang? What did Qin Yi say?"
"Qin Yi said that people from the Japanese Bushido had found him, but he had already dealt with them!"
Fang Zheng'ao looked at Xue Qiao'er, his tone complex.
"What?"
Xue Qiao'er gasped, her face filled with disbelief.
The people from the headquarters of Japanese Bushido had come specifically to seek revenge on Qin Yi. Their strength was undoubtedly formidable, far exceeding that of Kawasaka Shinro and the others.
Yet, even in such a situation, Qin Yi had so easily resolved it???
Xue Qiao'er asked again, "Team Leader Fang, are you sure?"
Fang Zheng'ao chuckled helplessly, "Qin Yi himself told me just now. Could that be false?"
"..."
Xue Qiao'er was speechless.
After a moment, Fang Zheng'ao sighed, suppressing his shock. "Forget it, let's head back first! We'll report the situation to Deputy Hall Master Li and see what he says!"
Yesterday, after leaving Wind King Valley, they had also visited the Carefree Sect and the Kongtong Sect, meeting Ning Xiaoyao and Wei He.
Therefore, there was nothing left for them to do in Black Dragon City.
Xue Qiao'er thought for a moment, then said, "Team Leader Fang, you go back first. I've decided not to rush back!"
Fang Zheng'ao looked surprised. "You're not rushing back, where are you going?"
"I plan to go to Haicheng again to find Qin Yi!" Xue Qiao'er said. "I want to understand why Qin Yi is so hesitant, even resistant, to joining our Order Hall!"
Hearing this, Fang Zheng'ao gave a wry smile. He also wanted to know what Qin Yi was thinking!
Without further persuasion, he said, "If you want to go, then go! If you can truly persuade Qin Yi to join us, Team Leader Fang, it will be a great achievement!"
Thus, they parted ways. Fang Zheng'ao returned to the headquarters of the Order Hall in Kyoto, while Xue Qiao'er headed to Haicheng.
***
After breakfast, Lan Baizhi and Ren Shuman again reclined on the living room sofa and watched television.
Seeing them like this, Qin Yi could only feel speechless.
He couldn't bring himself to scold them, so he let them be.
He walked aside, intending to video call Han Xin and have a chat.
Otherwise, if Qin Lei, that mischievous girl, encountered Han Xin at work, she would definitely tell her about Lan Baizhi and Ren Shuman. If he didn't call soon, and Han Xin called first, it might spark a family conflict!
Unexpectedly, as soon as Qin Yi opened Han Xin's WeChat, before he could even click on the video call, an incoming call interrupted him.
Qin Yi looked at the caller ID on the screen, a little surprised.
It was Wang Guiying calling.
Despite his surprise, Qin Yi's hands didn't falter as he quickly answered, "Hello, Aunt Wang?"
"Xiao Yi, where are you now?"
Wang Guiying's voice came through the receiver.
"I'm at home, what's up?"
"That, Xiao Yi, if you..."
Wang Guiying hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but found it difficult.
However, after a moment of contemplation, she finally said, "Xiao Yi, if you have time, it would be best if you came back to our hometown. Your mother has been getting harassed lately, and I'm worried she's being bullied!"
"What..."
Qin Yi exclaimed, causing Lan Baizhi and Ren Shuman, who were watching TV in the living room, to both turn their heads and look over with confusion.
Seeing them, Qin Yi turned and walked a little further away, lowering his voice as he asked, "Aunt Wang, who is harassing my mother? What exactly is going on?"
"It's a man, he wants to pursue your mother..."
"Oh, the specifics of what happened, you should come back and see for yourself!"
Hearing this, Qin Yi stood rooted to the spot, stunned.
After coming to his senses, he replied, "Okay, I understand. Thank you, Aunt Wang!"
A moment later, after finishing the call with Wang Guiying, Qin Yi immediately called Zheng Shufen.
Zheng Shufen answered quickly, her voice sounding normal.
Qin Yi felt a slight sense of relief!
Then, when he asked her how she was doing back in their hometown and if she was getting used to it, Zheng Shufen also replied that everything was fine and there were no problems. She even mentioned that the house in their hometown had been almost fully repaired.
Qin Yi didn't press her further, knowing that asking more would be futile.
Wang Guiying wouldn't have called him for no reason, so Qin Yi decided he had to go back and see for himself!
After hanging up the phone, Qin Yi wasted no time. He informed Lan Baizhi and Ren Shuman, then left the house and took a taxi back to his hometown.
***
Shortly after Qin Yi departed from Haicheng, in the countryside of his hometown, a black car stopped in front of Qin Yi's family home.
Thanks to Zheng Shufen's return and the subsequent renovations, the once dilapidated old house was now completely renewed.
Zheng Shufen stood at the doorway, her brows furrowed deeply as she looked at the black car.
A moment later, a man in his fifties, dressed formally in a suit and leather shoes, alighted from the black car.
Upon seeing him, Zheng Shufen's eyes instantly filled with intense disgust.
She turned and walked back into the house, intending to close the door.
However, as she only managed to close it halfway, the man quickened his pace and caught up. He placed his hand on the door, preventing her from closing it.
Zheng Shufen pushed twice with all her might, but seeing that it was still stuck, she gave up. Letting go, she said, "Wu Ji, can you please stop bothering me? I've told you, it's impossible, absolutely impossible. Why do you keep pestering me?"
Wu Ji also removed his hand from the door and said, "Shufen, I'm not here to pester you today. I just want to taste your cooking again! If you cook me one more meal today, I promise I'll never appear before you again!"
Hearing this, Zheng Shufen's expression softened slightly. "Are you telling the truth?"
"Yes, I swear!"
Wu Ji raised two fingers, making a gesture of swearing to the heavens.
Zheng Shufen stood at the door, hesitating for a moment. "I hope you keep your word!"
Zheng Shufen turned and went into the house, heading straight to the kitchen without any delay.
Seeing this, Wu Ji's heart lit up. He quickly returned to the car and took out several bags of groceries from the trunk.
"Shufen, I've already bought the ingredients! I love your Mapo Tofu the most. I tasted it over thirty years ago, and I still clearly remember the flavor!"
Wu Ji carried the groceries into the kitchen, saying excitedly to Zheng Shufen.
Zheng Shufen listened, her face devoid of any expression. She merely said coldly, "Put the vegetables down and wait outside! I'll finish cooking soon, and you can leave after you eat!"
"I'm not going out, I'll help you!"
Wu Ji said, taking out the vegetables and washing them.
Zheng Shufen paused in her movements upon seeing this.
However, she ultimately said nothing more, letting him continue.