Chapter 620 - ULTERIOR MOTIVES (1/2)

In Azure Woods, Hu Lei was sitting in the living room while holding an obedient Wang Lei. She was looking at her younger brother who had been behaving strangely since he came back from school. His continuous fidgeting was getting on her nerves.

”If you have something to say, say it. Or go to your room and talk to yourself.” She snapped at Hu Fai.

Hu Fai pouted in a way that almost completely mirrored Hu Lei's when she made the same expression. However, his face was a little thinner, so his large eyes made him look extremely pitiful after being snapped at by his mean sister.

”For goodness sake, stop behaving like I am a monster.” Hu Lei sighed. ”You can just confess whatever you did.”

Hu Fai lowered his head. ”I have been talking to Mom.”

Hu Lei froze for a moment, but she recovered quickly. ”So?”

”You are not mad?” Hu Fai asked.

”Why would I be mad?” She asked.

”I know you and Mom had a lot of disagreements.” Hu Fai said.

”That has nothing to do with you. And we did not have disagreements. We have just never interacted, so we do not know each other. You do not need to feel guilty about talking to her. I do not hold a grudge against her.” Hu Lei explained.

”Are you sure it is ok?” Hu Fai asked.

”Of course. If you want to rebuild a relationship with her, it is your choice. Just make sure that she does not have ulterior motives.” Hu Lei said.

”I know. It is not like I trust her completely. I was just unable to refuse her goodwill.” Hu Fai said a little forlornly.

”Out of curiosity, how did she find you?” Hu Lei asked.

”She was waiting for me outside of school last month.” Hu Fai replied. ”I did not know what to do, so I gave her my number.”

Hu Lei's eyes narrowed. She really did not mind if Hu Fai talked to Lu Liang. However, she was worried about Hu Fai's security in Supreme City. For quite a while, he stayed with Zhong Feng's parents and then, in Herb Town with their grandfather and aunt.

But he moved back to Supreme City because the schools were better. Plus, he wanted to live with Hu Lei and Zhong Feng. Unfortunately, his relationship with them could make him a target. If Lu Liang could gain access to him easily, someone else more nefarious might find him.

She needed to review everything and ensure that he was always protected. Otherwise, what happened to her might happen to him. She could not take any chances with her brother's safety.

When she was going to inquire a little more about Hu Fai's interaction with Lu Liang, Zhong Feng entered the room.

”Oh, did the conference call finish already?” Hu Lei asked.

Zhong Feng walked to her and patted her head and then, Wang Lei. ”No, I just received some news about Shun. He is on the loose.”

Hu Lei snorted with repressed laughter. ”Are you saying that Shun ran away from home?”

”More or less. He actually ran away while out with Wang Che.” Zhong Feng was also a little amused. ”But I have asked someone to find him, pick him up and bring him over.”