Chapter 480 - Retribution (1/2)
The next day, Sunday, the couple stayed in the old mansion until late afternoon, before they decided to return to the capital.
Xiong Zhi still had to deal with a few important things in the office on the next day.
Also, she needed to check on the progress with regards to the investigation on the list, although it had gone slower without Gu Zhen's help.
It was the same for Linfeng. He had to return because tomorrow would be the big day wherein his international ZD Comprehensive Project would be publicized to the world.
So the two tactfully agreed to return.
Xiong Zhi's body was a lot better. Linfeng did not make her do anything, even when moving from one place to another, he insisted on carrying her up.
Thus, with a couple of day's rest, her body recovered her strength. Although she would feel a bit sluggish and have slightly sore muscles when moving too sharply, it was tolerable.
Only when they were leaving did Linfeng allow her to move on her own. This time, as they stepped out of the mansion, Xiong Zhi did not allow Linfeng to carry her. She wanted to stroll with him a bit before they went back to the capital.
The two passed by the dove tree that the young Linfeng had planted.
It was nearing sunset.
They paused to appreciate the same beautiful scenery of the fiery gold-red leaves swaying like flames in the autumn wind.
Linfeng silently bid goodbye to the towering tree.
The current him now had new goals and ambitions.
But this time, his drive was stronger than before.
His eyes flashed with a determined light, as if a dying flame suddenly bursting into life.
He looked down at the slender young woman who was gazing up at the tree, covered with cream-colored autumn jacket and brown knitted scarves.
This was his beloved person whom he swore to protect with his life.
He would not give that dream a chance to turn into a reality.
Parallel reality, prophecy, to hell with all that.
He would make sure that this world would never turn that way.
”Zhi'er,” Linfeng said. ”When we return to the capital, I want to become a part of the investigation. I want to know all the things you are looking for, and what you have found so far. I will help you.”
He brought the small, soft hand to his lips. Helping her with the investigation instead of her only relying on Lu Yin Ze, he would feel a lot better.
”This time around, I will be by your side and never leave you. We will bite them first,” he added.
He himself did not know why he said 'this time around', it automatically slipped from his lips, but… it just felt right to say it.
Xiong Zhi's phoenix eyes shifted to Linfeng.
The black pools of her man were shining with determination. She could see her reflection in them.
She smiled gently.
”En. We will be stronger and bring them down.”
”Whatever happens, we'll be together.”
The two left the old Zhou Mansion with hands held together.
The wind passed through the fluttering, heart-shaped sunset leaves of the dove tree. The promise of the two lovers was witnessed by the tree which never bloomed.
However, on the following spring, the tree which had never opened its budding flowers would bloom beautifully.
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Warning: This chapter contains drug abuse. The author strongly advise the readers to not be swept by it. Let's all say 'NO' to drug abuse.
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While the two were on their way to the capital city back to their real world where battle of wits occurred every day, a woman who was covered entirely from head to toe was also returning to the capital.
The woman was currently riding a rather worn-out looking bus. She had never commuted in her life and this was the first time.
She clutched her head in annoyance, trying to press down her growing irritation.
The interior of the bus was too noisy and too jumpy. Just a slight curve, a light bump, and the bus would convulse like it was about to detach itself from the wheels. The bus was so old and rusty.
How could the government allow these kinds of transportation vehicles to still remain?!
But Xiong Wuyue had no choice.
In just a few months, she had lost all her properties.
After she became wanted by the police, she went to a far and rather rural district where the security was not tight and the surveillance cameras were not as pervasive.
However, it came at a cost.
The quality of living in the run-down district was not something a noble like her could live with. It was inhuman!
The motel was dirt-cheap, but it was for beggars to live. It was dirty, old, and uncomfortable.
The food was bad.
She was able to reluctantly give them a glance because the vegetables were allegedly freshly picked, but the way it was cooked was nothing like the professional chefs in her mansion.
Her quality of living totally went to the bottom.
How could she endure this torture!