At this moment, his men were apprehending people. He hobbled over to the two of them and, after a glance, asked, "Are you both alright?"
"We're fine."
The male protagonist also responded, his voice hoarse. Fu Hongyu couldn't help but frown and ask, "What's wrong with you?"
The male protagonist looked at him, then at Zhuo Yan, and said nothing.
Zhuo Yan's gaze was focused on his nose and his heart: "I mistook him for someone else just now."
Fu Hongyu said with a touch of helplessness, "So it was a misunderstanding. Miss Lu, this is my friend, Bai Shuo. Ah Shuo, and this is Miss Zhuo Yan Lu, whom I've mentioned to you."
Bai Shuo nodded and greeted them again.
"Can we leave after tidying up? My people are still upstairs."
Fu Hongyu: "...What?" Was it what he thought it was?
Before he could get a response, the person had already entered.
Lu Chongyan was clearly startled. Upon seeing Zhuo Yan, he rushed over and hugged her, not letting go for a long time.
The most stunned was Fu Hongyu. He hadn't expected Lu Chongyan to arrive with Zhuo Yan. This wasn't a social visit; if something were to happen, and that woman blamed him, he'd have nowhere to appeal.
But now that it was over, if he brought it up again, it would only be annoying. He could only suppress it.
"Alright, I'm fine. Don't be scared. You're so timid. They'll laugh at you later."
She said this, but she didn't actually want anyone to laugh at him. Of course, they wouldn't.
Fu Hongyu's men entered: "Sir, all the people have been caught. They are currently inventorying the goods, and the other side's people are on their way to take over."
Fu Hongyu nodded and looked at the two hugging each other. He said, "Miss Lu, Mr. Lu, Ah Shuo, you should all go back first. Their reach is too long. What if some of their people are among those arriving? They might get targeted."
These people were all temporary external help he'd found. If they were seen, regardless of whether they were allies or enemies, they would be investigated. If information were leaked, they would also be targeted.
"Okay."
The other two had no objections. They boarded the helicopter on the deck and left before the handover personnel arrived.
Although their comings and goings were swift, by the time they returned to their accommodation, it was already past eight in the evening.
After a brief conversation with the people protecting Fu Ningyun, they learned that after the two of them left, the protectors hadn't gone to dinner. Instead, they had sent the two elders back to the hospital and brought Fu Ningyun back.
This was what the two elders had requested, and they had no objections upon hearing it.
After all, they could always have dinner anytime.
After Fu Hongyu returned, he released news to the outside world that he had accepted media interviews and was active across major media outlets for a considerable period. However, he never went to see Fu Ningyun. Sudancdn.com
He intended to use himself as bait to draw out the fish.
Zhuo Yan's life had a period of calm. The original host's parents had called to inquire about the situation, and Zhuo Yan had transferred some money to them. Following that, the original host's two elder sisters and younger brother all called, each invariably talking about how proud the two elders were in the village after receiving money from their daughter.
Fortunately, they were only proud. They were easily satisfied, and small favors could make them content.
Just as she felt her life was becoming excessively calm, Manager Wu from Jinzhu Jade and Stones called, saying that their young master was treating her to a meal and invited her to discuss a business deal.
Zhuo Yan had no interest. She guessed that the stone they had bought for over 200 million at the auction had turned out to be a dud. The news hadn't been released yet, and if it became known, Jinzhu Jade and Stones' reputation might be dismantled the next day.
It was no wonder the young master Yang was anxious.
But she had no desire to meddle in such trivial matters.
"My coursework is quite heavy recently, and I'm unable to make the appointment. Manager Wu, please convey my thanks to Young Master Yang on my behalf."
Hearing her refusal, Manager Wu didn't linger and quickly hung up.
A short while later, she received a call from the young master himself.
The young master Yang was clearly somewhat distraught: "The invitation you received to the auction last time was sent by Jinzhu Jade and Stones. You don't need to be so ungrateful, do you?"
"I've already repaid the favor of your invitation."
"Yes, you've repaid it! But I damned well want to see you! Someone saw the dealings you had with Old Master Qin. If you don't come, and you don't want me to expose your visit to their private room that day, your private time with Old Master Qin, and your two visits to their residence, then don't blame me. Your school teachers, classmates, your parents, and relatives, if they knew you were involved with such a lecherous old man, what do you think they would do?"
"Are you threatening me?" Although this wasn't the first time she'd been threatened, Zhuo Yan still found it laughable. "Fine, give me the time and place. I'll let you have your wish."
The other party readily provided the time and place, repeatedly emphasizing the consequences if she didn't go.
After getting her answer, Zhuo Yan directly hung up the phone.
This was the first time she'd encountered someone so eager to court death. It would be a disservice to him not to send him on his way for putting in so much effort!