Chapter 242: Because It Is You

“Is there still no news regarding Li Zong?”

“None. He’s neither seen alive nor found dead.”

“Useless! Even if he is dead, find him for me!”

“My Lord, please do not be angry. We have already traced his departure to the capital. Given his abilities, I fear he has likely found a new target.”

“I know damn well he has found a new target! Over these past few years, Li Zong’s faction has become increasingly arrogant. If you let him find more powerful energy, do you think we will ever have our chance to rise?”

“My Lord, it was my lack of foresight. Rest assured, we will find Li Zong’s whereabouts as quickly as possible and stop his actions.”

“I call you useless, and you truly are! I didn't tell you to stop him. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind—do you understand?”

“I truly understand now!”

The conversation between the two men flowed clearly into Su Yan’s ears.

Su Yan looked coldly at the two members of the Feng family not far away. If she wasn't mistaken, the Li Zong they were speaking of was likely the one she had killed previously.

The Feng family members were nothing but trouble; to think they would even resort to such infighting.

However, it was clearly impossible for them to find that person's whereabouts.

Gu Yang had no idea why Su Yan was eavesdropping on the two men nearby, but the two of them were quite conspicuous standing under the moonlight, as both were wearing strange masks.

It seemed they were searching for someone, but what did that have to do with her?

After a brief exchange, the two Feng family members quickly departed.

The shadow of gloom that had lowered over Su Yan’s expression vanished in an instant.

Relying on their ability to plunder, the Feng family truly was unscrupulous.

“Yan Yan, do you know them?”

Gu Yang’s voice pulled Su Yan back from her thoughts.

If she said she didn't know them now, he certainly wouldn't believe her, would he?

“They have some grievances with the Ma siblings.”

For now, she could only use Ma Chulong and the others as a shield.

Gu Yang didn't suspect a thing. “I see.”

As his words fell, the atmosphere between the two became strange.

At this moment, they were the only ones in the garden. To avoid being discovered by the Feng family just now, Su Yan hadn't paid any attention to the distance between her and Gu Yang.

Now, the two were practically pressed against each other. Su Yan could even clearly feel Gu Yang’s heartbeat, and their hands were still intertwined.

No matter how one looked at it, they looked like a young couple embracing.

*Thump! Thump!*

Feeling the softness pressed against his chest and the ambiguous air surrounding them, Gu Yang’s heart rate accelerated uncontrollably.

He even wished that time would stand still at this moment.

Even Su Yan, whose heart was usually as calm as still water, found it difficult to maintain her composure.

The moonlight spilled over Gu Yang’s handsome face, creating a faint, shimmering halo.

Moreover, the way he looked at her was so deep and affectionate, as if he wanted to pull her into him.

Su Yan’s gaze inexplicably lingered on Gu Yang’s lips, and Liu Yiyi’s provocative words from before rang in her ears.

“Have you ever kissed Editor Gu? His kissing skills are excellent.”

And those lips, which looked very kissable, were right there.

For a split second, she actually wanted to lean in and kiss him.

But it was only for a fleeting moment. She suddenly snapped out of it and quickly pulled away, a rare look of panic surfacing on her face.

As expected, beauty leads people astray.

Gu Yang gave a dry cough. Seeing that Su Yan’s cheeks had actually turned red, he let the surging palpitations in his heart run wild.

“I... you... are you hot?” Su Yan stammered, not even knowing what she was saying.

“Huh?” Gu Yang was slightly stunned, then fought back a smile. “A little bit.”

It was nearly mid-autumn; there was no way it could be considered cold.

Su Yan let out a few awkward "he-he" sounds, finally realizing she had asked a silly question.

“By the way, why did you come here with Liu Yiyi?”

After mentally chanting the "Heart-Clearing Incantation" twice, her brain finally began to function normally.

Gu Yang had intended to explain this to her anyway. “It was the magazine's arrangement. Lu Feng was supposed to come with us, but he suddenly had an upset stomach before we left.”

“What a coincidence?” A look of suspicion immediately appeared on Su Yan’s face.

“Yeah, quite a coincidence,” Gu Yang repeated her words. Clearly, they were thinking the same thing.

“I told you that you would have a 'Peach Blossom Tribulation' recently, you remember, right?” Su Yan had to remind him.

Gu Yang nodded. “Of course I remember. Do you mean my tribulation is Liu Yiyi?”

Just mentioning Liu Yiyi made his face full of disdain.

“It’s possible. Anyway, you must be careful. And you must keep the peace talisman I gave you close to your body; you can't let it leave your person for twenty-four hours.” Su Yan’s tone was quite domineering.

And Gu Yang loved her being domineering like this.

“Alright. You don't need to worry too much. I'm not the type of girl who is so weak that I can be taken advantage of by just anyone.”

Gu Yang felt that she had been especially worried about him these past few days.

“Didn't you just take advantage of me just now?” Su Yan’s intention was to tell him not to be careless, but once the words were out, she realized how ambiguous they sounded.

Gu Yang couldn't help but laugh. What a silly girl.

“Because it was you.”

This time, Su Yan understood his meaning immediately, and her face burned hot.

Did the direction of things suddenly slip out of her control?!

“That’s not what I meant. Anyway, you must be careful. Besides women, you need to be wary of other people and things as well. It's best not to make enemies with anyone.”

“Okay, I'll listen to you,” Gu Yang promised seriously.

No matter what she was hiding, as long as she said it, he would take it to heart.

“The moonlight is beautiful tonight.”

Before Su Yan could suggest leaving, Gu Yang looked up at the night sky.

Su Yan followed his gaze. It had been afternoon when she and the Ma siblings arrived; she hadn't realized so much time had passed.

The night sky was densely packed with stars, and the moonlight was exceptionally bright.

It was indeed beautiful.

However, there were too many things weighing on Su Yan’s heart right now; she could only allow herself a moment of relaxation.

“It’s getting late. We should head back.”

Although Gu Yang was reluctant to end the moment, he could only follow her lead and leave.

In the hall, Ma Chulong had already come out and was talking to Ma Chulan.

They were planning to find Su Yan and then quickly return to the hotel to discuss their next steps.

Just then, Su Yan and Gu Yang appeared.

Seeing the two of them walking in together with good expressions, the siblings felt relieved.

As Su Yan saw the Ma siblings, she also saw Du Jinsong and Zhang Ximing standing not far from them.

“They actually came too.”

Gu Yang followed her gaze and was also slightly stunned.

He had seen them before when he went to the school to pick Su Yan up from class.

He hadn't expected to run into them again in a different city and at such an occasion.

(End of Chapter)