Aunt wasn't dead; even she was surprised. There must have been some hidden truths back then, or else things wouldn't have been covered up.

"Xiaoqi, is Yuanyuan alright?" Chen Xiaoqi heard Jiang Weidong's voice on the phone and, for some reason, felt a surge of anger.

"Nothing serious happened, but she seems really heartbroken, and there's a special kind of feeling about her."

Both fell silent, unsure of what to say or how to comfort each other.

"What's really going on with Aunt?" Chen Xiaoqi couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Yuanyuan's mother's situation? Jiang Weidong seemed taken aback, his thoughts drifting back to the past. However, he quickly returned to the present.

"I'm afraid I can't tell you yet. Her mother's case was quite special back then," Jiang Weidong said with a sigh.

Quite special? Chen Xiaoqi nodded, suspecting that Jiang Weidong simply didn't want to talk about it.

Luo Chao hurried back; Jiang Yuanyuan had cried herself to sleep, with Chen Xiaoqi caring for her nearby. Seeing Luo Chao return, she gestured for him to keep quiet.

"You have questions, don't you? Come with me," Chen Xiaoqi said to Luo Chao.

Luo Chao nodded. He also had things he wanted to discuss with Chen Xiaoqi but wasn't sure how to begin.

"I have something to tell you."

They both said simultaneously, leaving Chen Xiaoqi surprised. Did someone have something to say to her? That was rare.

"You go first," Chen Xiaoqi said, her face expressionless.

"It's about Su Yan. Su Yan was an accomplice in Jiang Yuanyuan's kidnapping today, and she brought me another crucial piece of information, and it concerns me."

Another crucial piece of information? Could it be related to why Jiang Yuanyuan disliked certain things?

"Someone has put a ten billion bounty on my head."

As soon as Luo Chao spoke, Chen Xiaoqi was stunned, then burst into laughter. Yuanyuan had overestimated this person, calling him some lecherous rogue, when really he was just a joker.

"Alright, alright, Mr. Ten Billion, are you sure the teacher is an accomplice? Or are you trying to make me tell her..."

Chen Xiaoqi fought back her laughter. If someone had put a ten billion bounty on Luo Chao's head, would he really need to be here acting as Yuanyuan's bodyguard?

He could rely on his skills alone; why go through all this extra work, and for a mere monthly salary of over ten thousand?

The woman gazed at the five hundred billion, her heart brimming with joy. With this money, the downfall of the Jiang family seemed imminent.

"A-Hua, how are things? Are they over?" a man asked, concerned about the woman's demeanor.

"Absolutely no problem; it's just that my issues aren't resolved yet." Jiang Yuanyuan's mother wasn't in the mood to talk to the man in front of her.

"I'll stick to the plan. Soon, not just one Jiang family, but even ten wouldn't scare me."

Sensual, decisive in action, she was a formidable woman and also strikingly beautiful, but unfortunately, she was an assassin.

If provoked, she might kill someone in their sleep, a thought the man found regrettably true.

"If not for toppling the Jiang family, hmph..."

In the Jiang family's company, Jiang Weidong looked at Luo Chao, aware that Luo Chao had many questions but determined not to divulge anything about her.

"Just make sure you protect my daughter well. In a few days, you both can go to the village for a vacation."

That place was Jiang Yuanyuan's favorite, the only location that brought her peace.

"Really can't ask any more?" Luo Chao was curious. Without knowing the reason, the upcoming security task was going to be tough.

"Her mother nearly died because of the Jiang family. She wants revenge, that's all." Jiang Weidong clenched his fist tightly; if he had been a little stronger then, none of this would have occurred.

Luo Chao nodded, understanding the situation.

"I understand. I'll protect Yuanyuan well and won't let a single harm befall her again."

Jiang Yuanyuan's emotional state hadn't changed much, leaving Luo Chao perplexed and under unexplained pressure. She should be crying right now.

Faced with such a situation, anyone would be distressed. But Jiang Yuanyuan was overly calm, which wasn't a good sign.

Yet, without her speaking, there was nothing else to do, and Chen Xiaoqi could only attempt to divert her attention.

Possibly her mother had some unspeakable hardships, and perhaps cultivators possessed unique means.

"Unique means?" Luo Chao was taken aback; indeed, there were such methods. Was this the work of a cultivator?

If the old man knew, he could find out where that came from, and knowing the mastermind might lead to a way to resolve the issue.

"Uncle Yuan, I'm back," Jiang Yuanyuan said calmly.

"How did it go?" Seeing his lady so calm, even Uncle Yuan felt a twinge of heartache.

"So-so, it felt the same. I'm heading to that place the day after tomorrow. Could you arrange it, Uncle Yuan?"

Going to the village? Uncle Yuan was startled; he thought Jiang Yuanyuan wouldn't be in the mood for such a trip.

But perhaps this was good. At least she'd have a place to unwind.

"I'll arrange it right away. However, we couldn't find the boy you met before," Uncle Yuan hesitated, unsure what to say.

"I see. Just arrange it as you see fit," Jiang Yuanyuan said expressionlessly, surprising Luo Chao with her demeanor.

She seemed to have lost all will to live, lacking any liveliness, like a walking corpse.

"Uncle Jiang, about Miss Yuanyuan's situation..." Luo Chao cautiously inquired, feeling responsible for the complications.

"I have other matters to attend to; just focus on Yuanyuan," Jiang Weidong's voice sounded urgent, as if worn out, burdened by some unknown troubles.

Luo Chao dismissed any further thoughts; after all, none of this was his concern. Even if Jiang Weidong fell, it wouldn't affect him—just an end to this mission.

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