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Chapter 290: Chapter 0290: Why Does It Sound Like a Dying Wish?
After work this time, Ye Xunhuan did not go out to mess around, nor did he escort Tang Yurou home; instead, he went straight back to the Xiangshui Villa!
After all, Qiu Shuihan and Xiahou Yutong were leaving, and if he had gone out to mess around, it would have been purely seeking trouble!
When he got back to the villa, Qiu Shuihan was sitting on the sofa, browsing through a newspaper.
Upon seeing Ye Xunhuan return, Qiu Shuihan placed the newspaper on the sofa, looked at Ye Xunhuan with a warm face, and said, "Why did you come back so early today?"
"There wasn’t much going on today, so I came back early."
Qiu Shuihan did not ask why Ye Xunhuan had not come back last night; instead, he softly proposed, "Since that’s the case, how about joining me for a couple of games of chess?"
Ye Xunhuan was well aware that Qiu Shuihan’s invitation to play chess was a pretext to discuss other matters, so he nodded without any hesitation and agreed.
Afterward, they both headed straight to the upstairs study.
The study was supposed to belong to Qiu Ruoxi, but ever since Qiu Shuihan arrived, he had commandeered it more often than not!
After entering the study, Qiu Shuihan directly took out a chess set, placed it at the side, and prepared to start the game with Ye Xunhuan!
As the game commenced and a few moves were made, Qiu Shuihan slowly began to speak, "Has your whereabouts been leaked by someone?"
"Perhaps!" Ye Xunhuan also said somewhat uncertainly. "I’m investigating it. There won’t be any trouble!"
"Be careful," Qiu Shuihan said while making his moves. "Open threats are easy to dodge, but secret attacks are difficult to guard against, and villains will specifically target your life!" 𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝒎
"Decisive actions are necessary, never have the mercy of a woman."
Ye Xunhuan understood the hidden meaning in Qiu Shuihan’s words, which was simply that once he found out who was plotting behind his back, he should decisively eliminate them. He should not be softhearted or let them go just because they might be someone close to him!
If someone has betrayed you once, even if you let them go, they might continue to scheme against you!
"I understand." Ye Xunhuan took out a cigarette from his pocket, placed it aside, lit one for himself, and took a slow drag before saying, "I won’t be lenient with those who betray me. You know, I detest traitors the most!"
Qiu Shuihan nodded in satisfaction, "Xunhuan, your health..."
"Dad, don’t worry, I am aware of my health. It won’t be a problem," Ye Xunhuan said with a smile. "After some time recuperating, I’ve recovered quite a bit."
"Still, you must be cautious." As he spoke, a deep concern appeared in Qiu Shuihan’s eyes. "If it really doesn’t work out, later I can help you take the... from Ruoxi."
"No need!" Ye Xunhuan cut off Qiu Shuihan sharply. "Keeping it on her is safer than on me. Even if I run into danger and they can’t get it, they won’t be able to do anything to me!"
"Moreover, I don’t need it right now. When I do, I’ll just ask Ruoxi for it."
Seeing Ye Xunhuan speak this way, although Qiu Shuihan still felt somewhat uneasy, he ultimately nodded and consented, "Alright then, you must be careful. If anything unexpected occurs, let me know immediately!"
"I might not be able to help you with much, but I can still assist you with some small matters," he added.
"I will."
"Are the people from the National Security Bureau really in Jiangzhong City?"
Ye Xunhuan nodded. "Yes, I’ve seen four, but I’m not sure about the total number. But dad, you don’t need to worry. Whatever they are, they’re just bandits in disguise, and they won’t do anything to me unless absolutely necessary!"
"Moreover, having this item in my hands is more comforting to them than if it were in the hands of any other force!"
"It’s hard to draw the skin when painting a tiger and its bones; you must always guard against others." Qiu Shuihan exhaled a sigh of frustration, "Ultimately, a thief will steal!"
"It’s just a matter of whether it’s a day sooner or a day later."
In response, Ye Xunhuan nodded in deep agreement, "I know, but they also need to consider whether they can bear the consequences of acting!"
"Your aunt doesn’t know about this matter, does she?"
"I don’t want to tell her." Ye Xunhuan forced a smile, "You know what my aunt’s temperament is like. Who knows what kind of trouble will arise if she finds out about this!"
"Besides, I’m still alright now."
Qiu Shuihan smiled, well aware of Qin Rumeng’s nature; she cared very deeply about Ye Xunhuan.
She treated him like a precious gem, holding him carefully in her hands as if afraid of dropping him and keeping him gently in her mouth as if afraid he might dissolve.
One might say there’s a possibility she could endure someone bullying her, but if someone dared to bully Ye Xunhuan, she absolutely could not tolerate it!
"You decide on the matter," Qiu Shuihan thought for a moment and said, "Anyway, whatever happens, just let me know."
"Dad, why did you and mom leave in such a hurry? Is there something going on?" Ye Xunhuan changed the topic.
Upon hearing what Ye Xunhuan said, Qiu Shuihan picked up the cigarette and lighter Ye Xunhuan had set aside, lit one for himself, and took a gentle drag before saying, "It’s nothing serious, just some minor things!"
The smoke he exhaled tangled around Qiu Shuihan’s face, causing his expression to appear somewhat unsettled.
"Dad, if you run into any troubles, you must tell me..."
"I can handle this matter myself," Qiu Shuihan interrupted Ye Xunhuan, "Besides, your mom and I have been here for a while now, and seeing you and Ruoxi doing well is quite comforting to us!"
"Xunhuan, Ruoxi has been spoiled by us and might often act childishly, so please don’t take it personally and try to be more tolerant toward her..."
Although Qiu Shuihan often chastised Qiu Ruoxi due to Ye Xunhuan, deep down, he loved his daughter very much.
Is there any parent who doesn’t love their child?
Qiu Shuihan didn’t want to be this way toward Qiu Ruoxi, but he knew her temperament all too well. If he didn’t act this way, she would definitely go overboard, and with Ye Xunhuan’s personality, he simply couldn’t keep her in check!
Thus, he had no choice but to play the role of the bad guy.
Listening to Qiu Shuihan’s words, Ye Xunhuan felt something was amiss. Qiu Shuihan seemed very odd; the more he listened, the more these words sounded like a dying declaration!
It made Ye Xunhuan feel extremely uncomfortable all over!
"Dad, why do I feel like you’re giving a dying declaration? What exactly is going on?"
"Screw off!" Qiu Shuihan cursed with a laugh, "Can’t your old man even be sentimental once..."
After saying this, however, Ye Xunhuan still harbored a skeptical attitude deep inside.
Faintly, he could feel that Qiu Shuihan might have encountered something serious, but what kind of significant event or trouble could Qiu Shuihan have run into?
