Just as Dong Xie was about to rush out, Lin Cheng heard footsteps and immediately shouted: "Don't come over!"
Helpless, Dong Xie must obey him absolutely.
In fact, according to the rules of the Blood Letter Directive, Dong Xie can now completely listen to Lin Cheng and leave, which may not be considered a violation of the Blood Letter Directive at all.
But things have developed to this point, and it is impossible for Dong Xie to leave. Not to mention, he must find out the whereabouts of Zi Yi.
Are you sure that you will choose the apartment this way?
"It's too late for you to say this now. I must accompany you to complete this journey."
Over the intercom, there was silence. Fortunately... Dong Xie could hear Lin Cheng's breathing.
"This trip will be very dangerous. Dong Xie, since you do this job, you should know that there are really..."
"Ghost." Dong Xie said the word without hesitation, "Don't worry, I have more experience in this area than you."
Lin Cheng had already guessed that Dong Xie would say this.
"I've given you a chance, Dong Xie. Now, if you want to leave, it won't be possible."
Lin Cheng still did not tell Dong Xie the information he had.
Subsequently, the intercom contact was interrupted.
This is bound to be a difficult night.
Lin Cheng put down the intercom and turned it off, taking a long breath.
"I'm not afraid of you."
He said these four words.
Then, he repeated again: "I'm not afraid of you at all!"
…
Everything started from that time.
"Qi Yuxuan, I have found the house in that photo. What a coincidence, it is in Sh City. It is an old house built during the concession period. It has now become an abandoned and empty house."
"empty house?"
"Yes. That's all I've found so far."
"I want to see that house..."
Immediately afterwards, Qi Yuxuan said to Lin Cheng on the phone: "Tell me the address of the house, and I will investigate the identity of the original owner. Well... If there is no owner there now, I want to take a look."
"You don't want to buy this old house, do you? It seems that there were no heirs after the owner died, so it was taken back by the state. The location of the house is actually very good, but no one has bought it for so many years, maybe because it was
Consider it a haunted house?"
"I have to go take a look..."
Lin Cheng felt Qi Yuxuan's urgency.
"Okay... do you want me to accompany you to take a look?"
"Oh well."
At that time, Lin Cheng thought that he was just doing Qi Yuxuan a small favor, and he didn't even think that she really wanted to buy a house.
What happened after that was beyond his wildest dreams.
Lin Cheng was very concerned about this matter and went to inquire about the real estate agent to learn more about the original owner of the house.
"This house has been empty for more than thirty years. Do you really want to buy it...?"
Lin Cheng thought for a while and replied: "I have a classmate who is interested in purchasing. I will help her inquire about it."
"Then let her come in person, otherwise we can't disclose the house information casually."
After Lin Cheng forwarded the matter to Qi Yuxuan, she said that she would come over to view the house on the weekend and hoped that Lin Cheng would accompany her to see it. From Qi Yuxuan's voice, it could be heard that the reason why Lin Cheng was asked to accompany her was probably because she was a little timid.
So I want to find a man I know to accompany me.
But if that's the case, why not her boyfriend? But herself?
Finally, the day came to look at the house.
That house was located in the former British Concession and was part of the Songhu Public Concession. In the 19th century, the British Concession in Songhu merged with the American Concession and was far less independent than the French Concession, which had a public board of directors.
The original family name of this house was Mei. In 1941, when the Japanese army invaded the west part of the public concession and became an isolated island, the Mei family had already left this house and moved to Hong Kong Island. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the Mei family returned.
But unexpectedly, the civil war broke out soon. The Mei family seemed to have a close relationship with the Kuomintang government. After the Kuomintang was defeated in the north, the Mei family once again chose to flee to Hong Kong Island.
The agent said that it was not until the end of the 1970s, when the reform and opening up began, that a descendant of the Mei family finally returned to the mainland and came back to this house. It was a young woman who seemed to be the only heir to the Mei family.
However, the heiress passed away for unknown reasons in the early 1990s. After that, the house was directly taken over by the state.
The former public concession was the most prosperous area in Songhu, the first city in the Far East, known as the Paris of the East. However, no one has bought it for more than 30 years.
Lin Cheng felt something was wrong, but even if there was a problem, the agency might not tell the truth.
So, they came to the house...
…
Lin Cheng took another sip of coffee.
Memories continue to start reaching back into the past.
…
When Lin Cheng first met Qi Yuxuan's father, Qi Run, the chairman of Meida Clothing Company, he subconsciously lowered his head and did not dare to look at him.
At that time, nearly a year had passed since she returned from that house. Under normal circumstances, Yuxuan would have graduated successfully and started working.
At that time, Qi Yuxuan's mother had been hospitalized for a long time. She couldn't bear the blow, and she even began to have some mental problems.
"I have arranged a house for Yuxuan." Qi Run said to Lin Cheng: She will live there after graduating from college. I originally wanted to arrange some people to take care of her food and daily life, but she was rejected.
come out, even though I promise they will leave before six o'clock."
Lin Cheng was very nervous, and his head lowered lower and lower.
"Manly man, raise your head and speak!"
"Yes...yes! I'm sorry, uncle, I shouldn't have taken her..."
"I'm already old." Qi Run interrupted Lin Cheng, "The doctor said that my coronary heart disease is getting worse and worse. Yuxuan's mother was not in good health at first, and now it is getting worse and worse.
"
At that time, Lin Cheng vaguely read some information from Qi Run's words in front of him.
"But that's not the worst. My sister is Yuxuan's aunt. She and Yuxuan are the closest people..."
"I heard Yuxuan say that because your uncle was busy with work when you were young, so..."
"She's dead now."
Hearing these words, Lin Cheng took a breath of air.
"Dead...dead?"
"Now, Yuxuan locks herself in the house all day long, and no one can be seen. I am even worried that if this continues, she will not be able to think about it. But even if she faces me and her mother, she is not willing to see us again."
Lin Cheng clenched his hand tightly and said without hesitation: "Let me go see Yuxuan!"
"Do you know what you're talking about?"
Qi Run was obviously a little surprised, Lin Cheng said what he originally wanted to say.
"I know."
Qi Run showed a pleased expression, walked up to Lin Cheng, and patted his shoulders with both hands.
"Actually, not long ago, I asked Zhang Wei to sit in your current position, and then, without Yuxuan's knowledge..."
Lin Cheng realized it immediately: "He...did you tell him?"
"It's not just about telling him. I showed him the video. As a result, he was so scared that he ran away faster than a rabbit. Of course, I warned him that if he dared to tell this matter, I would let him
as permanent social death.”
Lin Cheng completely understood.
"My body is getting worse day by day, and this heart may not be able to hold on any longer. I need to entrust Yuxuan to a reliable person, and now it seems that you are the most suitable candidate."
At that time, Lin Cheng felt that his mind was completely blank.
"But...you have to ask Yuxuan's...meaning, right?"
"Don't worry about this. I will convince Yuxuan. Lin Cheng, I can see that you are sincere to my daughter. As long as you nod your head today, then you will be my son-in-law Qi Run. When you get married,
I will give you half of my shares in Meida as my daughter’s dowry!”
Lin Cheng simply felt like his head was spinning.
This has always been his dream, but it will actually come true in this way?
"The parents' beloved son has far-reaching plans! Lin Cheng, I am now..." Qi Run said this and bowed deeply to Lin Cheng, "I entrust my daughter to you for the rest of her life!"
At this moment, Lin Cheng no longer hesitated and said: "Uncle! Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Yuxuan, even if it costs my life!"
"uncle?"
"Yes...Dad!"
Lin Cheng has never regretted his decision that day.
Even now.
But... what makes him feel horrified now is another thing...