"Oh? How long has it been since we last spoke? Why the sudden call?"
A voice that sounded impossibly lazy came from the other end of the line. Normally, Jian Suiying would have teased him a bit, but right now, he had no energy for that.
"I need something from you."
"Duh, you wouldn't call me for nothing. Spit it out."
Shao Qun yawned, rubbing his sleepy eyes. Jian Suiying cut straight to the point. "Do you know Li Yu?"
"Li Yu? Hey, who doesn't know about him these days?"
Sui Ying's heart sank.
"What do you mean?"
"That kid probably hasn't seen money in eight hundred lifetimes. I've never seen anyone so reckless about making money. He's been too flashy
that he's making people jealous. The higher-ups have already taken notice of him."
Jian Suiying's voice cracked. "How serious is this? Tell me everything you know."
Shao Qun asked, "Is he your friend?" "…Yes."
"Then cut ties with him immediately to avoid getting dragged into this mess."
Jian Suiying replied, "That's none of your concern. Just tell me everything you've heard."
Shao Qun paused.
"A very important friend?"
Jian Suiying paused for two seconds. "Can you help me find him? I'm unfamiliar with that area. You've been there so long, you should have connections. Do me this favor."
Shao Qun agreed readily, "Alright, I'll find him for you."
"Also, try to find out as much as you can about him—the more details, the better. I'll make it worth your while."
"Sure. Since you're asking me for a favor for once, and it's not much trouble, I'll have someone look into it and send you more information
send it over. I'll notify you the moment I hear anything..." Just then, the sound of a baby crying came through the phone.
Shao Qun cursed under his breath, then whispered into the phone, "You don't need to get up. I'll go." He then called out to Jian Suiying,
"My son's crying. Gotta go. I'll notify you the moment I have news."
If he could find Li Yu quickly, there might still be time.
Moments later, Li Yu's deep voice came from inside: "Who is it?" Jian Suiying replied in a low tone: "It's me. Open up."
"Brother Jian?" Li Yu's voice rose slightly.
The beauty Li Yu once held in his heart had now dissolved entirely into resentment and humiliation. He could scarcely recall how he had once
had fallen head over heels for this person, how he had made his heart race and pursued relentlessly. That things had come to this point, Jian Suiying couldn't describe how deeply it pained him.
Li Yu's expression was complex, a mix of surprise and worry. "Brother Jian, how did you find me here?" Jian Suiying stepped inside, and Li Yu quietly closed the door behind him.
The moment the lock clicked into place, Jian Suiying spun around and punched Li Yu squarely in the gut. Caught off guard, Li Yu doubled over from the blow.
As if still unsatisfied, Jian Suying unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks. Only when he saw Li Yu offer no resistance did he finally stop, panting heavily.
.
Li Yu clutched his stomach with one hand while bracing himself against the wall with the other, slowly straightening up. He stared straight at Jian Suiying.
Jian Suiying's finger trembled as it pointed at his nose. "Are you fucking trying to get yourself killed making money? What the hell are you doing? Huh
? Tell me! What the hell are you doing?!"
Li Yu's face was pale, his lips pressed tightly together.
Li Yu touched her cheek and said in a low voice: "It has nothing to do with you. I want to do this myself."
"Bullshit! You're so young, how can you not make money? With what you've got now, it's enough to kill you several times over!"
! Li Yu, have you lost your mind? Are you fucking insane? How old are you? Just twenty-two! What the hell do you need all that money for
Li Yu gave a bitter smile. "Brother Jian, I don't think I have that much time."
"What do you mean?" Jian Suying raised his voice. "You got some fucking terminal illness and are about to die?"
He had once possessed someone like Jian Suiying—he couldn't bear to lose her. Perhaps, as Jian Suiying had said, he had already gone mad.
his obsession with this person had driven him mad and reckless.
Jian Suiying was stunned by the unwavering resolve in his eyes, momentarily speechless.