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Xin Yi looked directly into Dingxiang's eyes and asked, "Have you ever doubted Xiaowei's death?"
Upon hearing Xin Yi's question, a glimmer of light flashed in Dingxiang's eyes, but it was quickly concealed as she replied calmly, "What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that you doubt Xiaowei's death? Didn't he die in a car accident? What is there to doubt?"
"No, you have doubted it and investigated it. You even know who the mastermind is, but you have no way to take revenge. That's why you've been lurking in the Black Dragon Society all these years, gathering strength in secret to avenge Xiaowei. Am I right?" In truth, Xin Yi was not entirely sure if Dingxiang was aware of this matter, but the fleeting light in her eyes did not escape his notice. Thus, he voiced his speculation, though he remained uncertain about its accuracy.
Dingxiang stared blankly at Xin Yi, and after a long pause, she suddenly laughed lightly, "Hehe... Brother, I think you've watched too many dramas. How could you come up with such wild ideas? Saying that I'm lurking in the Black Dragon Society waiting for revenge? You can't just say things like that; if others find out, it could bring disaster upon you!"
"Alright, I know you might not believe me right now, but what I want to tell you is that I have grasped clues about that car accident. I brought you here to unravel this mystery together. Moreover, I can help you take revenge. You might say that the Black Dragon Society is not only powerful but also has complex connections. However, I can assure you that if I say it can be done, then it can be done!" Xin Yi said confidently.
Dingxiang's gaze became somewhat confused. Xin Yi was correct; she had sensed from the moment Tong Xiaowei had the accident that it was not a simple car crash. It was likely a planned murder. She had secretly conducted some investigations and could basically confirm who orchestrated the murder. However, she felt powerless to act because she knew her own strength was insufficient to confront a large gang.
Thus, Dingxiang pretended to know nothing and silently accepted the reality that Tong Xiaowei's death was just an accident. She disguised her true feelings so well that even those closest to her were unaware of her thoughts. In reality, Dingxiang harbored deep resentment; many times she wanted to rush forward and tear the real murderer apart. But she knew she absolutely could not do that because if she did, she would likely be killed by those around him before she even got close, losing her own life for nothing.
It wasn't that she didn't cherish her life; rather, she was unwilling to make such a futile sacrifice. If Tong Xiaowei's vengeance were fulfilled, she could face death with a smile. However, since Tong Xiaowei's revenge had not been achieved, she could only endure and wait for an opportune moment to strike down the person responsible. This waiting lasted several years. Even Dingxiang herself believed that avenging Tong Xiaowei would be an insurmountable task. Yet today, hearing Xin Yi mention this matter suddenly left her astonished.
However, Dingxiang did not believe that Xin Yi had the ability to help her take revenge. As Xin Yi himself said, the Black Dragon Society was not only powerful but also had intricate connections. Over the years, numerous investigation teams from the Ministry of Public Security had attempted to dismantle the Black Dragon Society, but each time ended in failure. If even the state couldn't shake them at all, how could a small fugitive like Xin Yi make any difference? Rather than let him take unnecessary risks and lose his life for nothing, it would be better to dissuade him from getting involved in this matter altogether. Thus, Dingxiang refused to acknowledge Xin Yi's speculation.
"Good brother, I know you're looking out for me and want to help me with something, but really don't dwell on this matter anymore," Dingxiang said. "This has already been concluded; there's no need for us to keep going back and forth on it. Otherwise, even Xiaowei's spirit won't rest in peace. I'm asking you as your sister; please."
After hearing these words from Dingxiang, Xin Yi was taken aback. He couldn't believe that she would say such things. Did she truly think this way or was there something more behind it? If this was indeed how she felt, then his insistence on uncovering the truth might only cause her further pain. He hesitated because after all, Dingxiang was the victim in this situation; if she didn't want to pursue it any further, did he still need to insist?
In that case, he might as well let her treat this trip to Liyuan City as a vacation. Of course, this thought didn't mean he would truly give up on the matter; rather he decided not to involve her anymore and would handle it himself quietly because honestly speaking, his motivation for doing this wasn't solely for Dingxiang.
"Alright then, since that's the case, you should rest early. Tomorrow we will have a great time in Liyuan City, and then we'll head back to Qiyang City. Just think of this trip as a vacation with us," Xin Yi said as she stood up from her chair, indicating that she was ready to leave.
Dingxiang nodded and immediately returned to her usual fiery and charming self, saying, "Aren't you going to chat with your sister a bit longer? Are you in such a hurry to go back and be cozy with Lin Xi? Hehe... You should take it easy with these things; there's plenty of time ahead..."
Honestly, if I could really be cozy with Lu Hanmeng, that wouldn't be too bad. The problem is that while others see it as endless romantic fortune, only I know the true experience—it's like sleeping on the floor, and not just any floor, but one where "the garden blooms but cannot be contained, a single pillar holds up the sky yet is helpless."
Xin Yi shook her head with a bitter smile and said, "This is what they call living life to the fullest; don't let the big bed face the moon empty. If there are flowers to pick, pick them while you can; don't wait until they fall and only get leaves. Sigh, the long night is endless, and I can't sleep!" She shook her head while walking towards the door.
Just as Xin Yi stepped out of Dingxiang's room, she saw Dingxiang suddenly bounce up from the bed. Quickly, she pulled out a set of dark-colored casual clothes from her bag, took off her pajamas without wearing any underwear, and put them on directly. Then she slipped on a pair of sneakers, tied her still damp hair back, and finally tucked a small white item into her waistband. She hurried to the door and carefully opened it to peek outside, just catching sight of Xin Yi's figure disappearing around the corner of the hallway.
After leaving Dingxiang's room, Xin Yi did not return to her room with Lu Hanmeng. Since Dingxiang didn't want to revisit old matters, she would have to handle this alone. As for Lu Hanmeng, he had just been in such a huff; now that she had spent so much time in Dingxiang's room, who knows if he would even open the door for her? Forget it; it's better to be self-aware. She decided to take care of things tonight to avoid unnecessary trouble for herself.
So Xin Yi went straight downstairs and called a taxi at the hotel entrance. After telling the driver an address, she leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes for a moment. The taxi wound through the streets for over forty minutes before finally stopping in an area located at the urban-rural fringe. Xin Yi opened her eyes and looked around; this seemed to be a place dedicated to street food stalls. Since it was still early, it was quite lively here. Stalls selling spicy hot pot, barbecues, and stir-fried dishes lined up one after another, with the smell of cooking oil and beer wafting through the air. Groups of people were enjoying their delicious meals and lives.
Xin Yi got out of the car and strolled down this small street filled with little tables and stools where men and women gathered. Many young men shot angry glances at her because their female companions were either sneaking glances or openly staring at Xin Yi. To them, Xin Yi's somewhat weathered charm clearly fit their image of a prince charming better than the boys beside them.
Seeing the infatuated gazes from nearby girls and the furious looks from boys around her made Xin Yi feel quite helpless. Damn! Is it my fault that I was born looking this attractive, this stylish, this eye-catching? In fact, I suffer from it too! No matter where I go, I become the center of attention; this requires good psychological resilience!
Fortunately, since Xin Yi chose to ignore everyone's stares low-key, she was safe for now—at least no chivalrous boy jumped out to challenge her to a duel. This made her feel relieved; it seems that people's qualities have indeed improved. Seeing someone as devastatingly handsome as herself without causing chaos is promising—no boys causing trouble and no girls rushing over for trouble. It seems there is hope for our nation!
In the middle section of the street stood the largest food stall. While other stalls operated separately—some selling spicy hot pot or barbecues—this one combined various cooking methods into one establishment. Naturally, this stall had the best business on the entire street. Xin Yi glanced at the sign next to it that read "Guang Ge Night Market Flagship Store" and nodded; this place seemed well-managed.
Upon entering Guang Ge Night Market Flagship Store, Xin Yi was immediately met with various gazes from young boys and girls. A staff member hurried over and warmly asked, "What would you like to eat, handsome? Our menu is extensive with all kinds of flavors available; feel free to choose whatever you like—we guarantee your satisfaction!"
Damn! What kind of guy is this? I know I'm handsome, but who has the audacity to just call it out like that? This is really not good for the image. This little comrade should know that honesty has its time and place.
"Well, just bring me something," Xin Yi thought that if he didn't eat something, it would feel wrong not to acknowledge this brave comrade who dared to speak the truth in public. Honest comrades are becoming increasingly rare and deserve recognition. After saying that, Xin Yi casually asked, "By the way, where are Boss and Brother Guang? I haven't seen them."
"Oh, Brother Guang usually comes around when it's almost closing time. It's still early now; he’s probably still playing cards at Old Hand," the waiter replied. "What’s up? Are you friends with Brother Guang? Since you’re a friend of Boss, I’ll make sure to serve you well. This is definitely a specialty of our restaurant. Please have a seat; the dishes will be out shortly." After saying that, the waiter turned to call the kitchen.
The dishes indeed came out quickly, probably because the waiter thought Xin Yi was a friend of Boss and deliberately asked the chef to prepare something special. Spicy hot tripe, grilled squid, and stir-fried kidney were probably the signature dishes of the restaurant. Xin Yi tasted each one; they were quite good. However, he felt a bit guilty since he had eaten their food and would soon have to deal with them.
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