"This time you..."

Zhou Xuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but when faced with Liu Yang's calm eyes, he couldn't say a word, as if it was stuck in his throat.

Speaking of which, he and Liu Yang hadn't seen each other for at least four or five years.

Back then, when Liu Yang was kicked out of the house by a phone call from the Liu family, several other young children chased him out to see him off, offering money and comfort to those who gave him money.

Only Zhou Xuan was hiding in the corner, watching Liu Yang from a distance, his heart filled with panic, panic and fear.

He was also involved in the incident when brother Liu Yang framed his younger brother.

Over the years, he had been worried that Liu Yang would know the truth, and he was extremely grateful that he had made a shrewd decision.

Haven’t you seen that the Liu family is prospering under the leadership of brother Liu Yang?

There were also a lot of benefits from dealing with it.

However, just two months ago, when the eldest brother of the Liu family was imprisoned and Liu Yang returned to the Liu family's sight, Zhou Xuan became completely panicked.

After hearing the news that Liu's father had died of illness, he rushed over.

I just want to see if the rumors are accurate.

Liu Yang......

Are you really going to become the next heir to the Liu family?

"deal with."

Just when Zhou Xuan's mind was filled with random thoughts, he suddenly heard a familiar yet unfamiliar voice coming from beside him.

"How much do you know about that incident back then?"

What?

Zhou Xuan was startled and turned his head suddenly.

Looking at Liu Yang's indifferent expression, his heart was beating like a drum. After a moment, he managed to squeeze out a smile: "What are you talking about?"

"fine."

Liu Yang shook his head and looked away.

Since the matter has already happened, there is no need to pursue it further.

Benevolence sees benevolence, and wisdom sees wisdom.

Just be aware of this kind of thing and treat it as a childhood friendship.

"oh."

Zhou Xuan felt relieved, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said with a smile.

"I'm also here to offer incense to Uncle Liu. Please express my condolences and accept my wishes."

After saying this, Zhou turned around and left.

As he was about to leave the mourning hall, he suddenly heard a calm voice.

"Just this once."

Zhou Xuan paused for a moment, then left quickly, as if he was chasing some wild beast behind him. If he ran a little slower, he would be eaten.

Liu Yang listened to the hurried footsteps behind him and looked at the tablet and the black and white portrait in front of him, twitching his lips and sighing.

Seven days later, when Liu's father was buried, Liu Yang resolutely boarded the plane that day, regardless of Yang Xiaohui's cries, and left the capital as quickly as possible, a place that he felt was filthy and depressing.

After getting off the plane, Liu Yang walked alone in the bustling streets, looking at the people coming and going, with a smile on his lips.

Phew! It's alive again!

Take a deep breath silently, feeling extremely relaxed and comfortable.

Just walking around endlessly, by the time Liu Yang realized it, he had already arrived at the gate of Xiaoxiang Noodle House.

"Um?"

Liu Yang looked at the closed door, frowned, and felt worry in his heart for no reason.

"Why did this nice place suddenly close?"

Liu Yang walked around Xiaoxiang Noodle House several times, but he didn't even see a notice. This was obviously abnormal.

Xiaoxiang Noodle House has been open for many years. Occasionally it will close due to special circumstances, but the reason and return date will be written on the door.

There is nothing this time. Is it completely closed?

"Shadow, what's going on?"

Liu Yang frowned and looked at the shadow behind him, and asked in a deep voice.

"I don't know, let me check it out."

As Shadow spoke, he took out his cell phone and contacted the clone in charge of Jiangcheng these days to inquire about the situation.

After a while, the shadow came forward and said respectfully: "Zhou Jianghu came to the noodle shop a few days ago to cause trouble."

It's him again!

A flash of anger flashed in Liu Yang's eyes.

"Okay, I get it."

After saying that, Liu Yang turned and walked towards the alley not far away.

Fortunately, he had a good relationship with Xiao Xiang over the years, and he knew where they lived. Otherwise, Jiangcheng was so big, it would have taken a lot of effort and time to find someone.

…

In a remote courtyard, Xiao Xiang was playing with the jade pendant in her hand, her head lowered, her face full of annoyance and confusion.

With a harsh creak, the wooden door was pushed open from the outside, and a figure quickly ducked in.

"mom!"

Xiao Xiang raised her head and looked at Xiao's mother, who had aged at least ten years in a matter of days, her nose was sore and her tears were shining.

Ever since Zhou Jianghu accidentally saw the jade pendant around her neck that day, the other person has been obsessed with her like a madman.

For three days, she kept asking Xiao Xiang to hand over the jade pendant.

But Xiao's mother went against the norm and would rather close the shop than let Zhou Jianghu touch the jade pendant.

"If it doesn't work out, let's just give this jade pendant to Zhou Jianghu. That noodle shop is my father's only inheritance. Should we just close it like this?"

Xiao Xiang gritted her teeth and tried to persuade her while suppressing the grief and anger in her heart.

"no!"

When Xiao's mother heard this, her expression suddenly changed and her attitude was quite tough.

"This jade pendant is an heirloom of the Xiao family. Your father told me back then that even if one day you are desperate, you must not sell or pawn this jade pendant. This needs to be protected with your life.

Faith!"

"But……"

Xiao Xiang has tried to persuade him several times in the past few days, but without exception, they all ended in failure.

Finally, she looked at her extremely persistent mother and could only sigh heavily, swallowing the words that were about to reach her lips.

However, at this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door, and the expressions of Xiao Xiang and Xiao's mother changed.

"Xiao Xiang, are you there?"

Liu Yang frowned and tried to slow down his tone.

It's him!

Xiao Xiang was stunned at first, and then she was extremely happy.

"Xiao Xiang?"

When Liu Yang was about to continue knocking on the door, he heard a creak and the door was opened from the inside.

"Are you okay? What happened? Why is the noodle shop closed?"

Liu Yang kept looking up and down at Xiao Xiang in front of him, making sure that the other person's face only looked a little pale. Then he breathed a sigh of relief, and the heart hanging in his throat finally fell back into his stomach.

"I……"

Xiao Xiang looked at Liu Yang, who suddenly appeared in front of him like a savior, and felt sour in his heart. His grievances and sadness suddenly rushed out, and he threw himself into his arms, crying uncontrollably.

"What, what's wrong with you?"

Liu Yang's body stiffened, feeling the soft touch on his chest and the lingering fragrance between his nose. He swallowed hard and asked hesitantly.

Before Xiao Xiang could say anything, Liu Yang heard a burst of chaotic footsteps not far away.
Chapter completed!