If fairness were to be considered, Xiao Cheng felt this time was truly unfair.
He had pursued Xiao Weiwei first, but in the end, Xiao Weiwei ended up with Qing Muye.
"It is my honor."
Qing Muye said gratefully.
Xiao Cheng said nothing more.
Xiao Cheng was well aware of the recent events, including Qing Muye's near-death experiences and all that Qing Muye had done for Meng Jingwei.
Even though he hated Qing Muye at times, deep down, he admired the scoundrel.
The heavy conflict between hatred and admiration tormented Xiao Cheng, and he was plagued by nightmares every night, dreaming of his sister Xiao Meiyan's tragic death, which left him extraordinarily exhausted every day.
Qing Muye was driving while calling He Ka Yanyi.
Ring, ring, ring—
He Ka Yanyi's phone began to ring.
After a few rings, He Ka Yanyi on the other end answered, "Who is it?"
"It's me, Qing Muye."
Qing Muye introduced himself and got straight to the point, "I'm calling to ask where you rescued Li Yun'er from."
He Ka Yanyi on the other end of the line was stunned, somewhat bewildered by the sudden call.
"I... I don't know what you're talking about."
He Ka Yanyi refused to admit it.
"If you don't know, I'll tell you." Qing Muye patiently explained to He Ka Yanyi, "Awei has no interest in the position of the Hidden Lord; it was He Xiaobei who forced her to come. Our original plan was to leave the Hidden Clan in the next few days, but He Xiaobei kidnapped Awei and intends to seal her memories to control her and make her compete for the position of the Hidden Lord."
The words were a mixture of truth and falsehood.
Let alone He Ka Yanyi, even Xiao Cheng, who was sitting beside him, didn't know how much truth there was in his words.
"What use is telling me all this?" He Ka Yanyi pretended to be indifferent.
"Once Awei's memories are sealed, with Awei's intelligence and wisdom, not to mention He Ka Liannuo, even the combined efforts of you two would likely not be her match."
"I only hope you can tell me where you rescued Li Yun'er, and then I can find Awei. After rescuing Awei, Awei and I will immediately leave the Hidden Clan and will not interfere in your internal affairs. For you, it is an excellent outcome."
Qing Muye persuaded him with cunning words.
Instead, Xiao Cheng, who was sitting beside him, frowned deeply, glaring at Qing Muye with a sharp gaze, as if everything he had said earlier was in vain.
"Hahaha... That's very moving. But... alas, it's truly a pity, I really didn't rescue Li Yun'er, and I'm truly unable to help."
He Ka Yanyi dared not lightly believe Qing Muye, nor did he dare to answer his question.
Because, as soon as he told Qing Muye where he rescued Li Yun'er from, it would be tantamount to admitting that he had sent Li Yun'er to kill Meng Jingwei on the mountain that day.
"I know about what happened on the mountain that day. I understand your desire to eliminate Awei, but I will not pursue it. As long as you help me rescue Awei, our departure from the Hidden Clan will be beneficial and harmless to you."
Qing Muye tried his best to persuade He Ka Yanyi, and then suddenly added, "I forgot to tell you something. After Li Yun'er died, Anthony came to find Awei, wanting to cooperate with her. The terms he offered were to assist Awei in becoming the Hidden Lord, but after Awei secured her position, she would sign a contract with him, agreeing to hand over the mining rights of several major mines. Your Highness, the First Prince, should not know about this, right?"
A heavy accusation was 'placed' upon Anthony.
Forced into a corner, Qing Muye had no choice but to sow discord.
Because he knew that He Ka Yanyi coveted the position of the Hidden Lord and was extremely suspicious, not trusting anyone easily.
Let alone Anthony, who was eyeing the Hidden Clan!