"You tell me, there's no need to hold back between us."
After all, the matters Wei Yumeng had been involved with recently were far beyond her usual scope. What else could be too much for her to accept?
Chai Yanyu's voice carried a hint of a smile, "Sister, may I interpret your words to mean that our relationship is already better than that of ordinary friends?"
"Consider... considered so." Wei Yumeng felt that what she said seemed a bit off, but it also felt right.
"I know the name Huang Yinghua through a friend of mine, who is gay."
Chai Yanyu paused deliberately here. Some people couldn't accept such a topic, and he needed to know if Wei Yumeng was not too averse to it before he could continue.
"Is that really so?" Wei Yumeng asked, but there was no trace of surprise in her tone.
This, in turn, surprised Chai Yanyu a bit. "Why, Sister? I feel like you're not surprised at all."
Wei Yumeng sighed, "To be honest, the matters I've encountered recently are related to this, and Huang Yinghua is involved."
Now it was Chai Yanyu's turn to be a bit displeased. "What is that Zhan Zong doing? How could he let Sister get involved in such a situation? This is not a realm Sister should be exposed to."
"It's not like that," Wei Yumeng quickly explained. "It's about a very important family member of mine being framed, and I want to help him find the truth."
"I'm guessing this family member of yours is either Mu Linjing or Zhan Yichen, right?"
Wei Yumeng froze. She hadn't expected Chai Yanyu, who was out of town, to guess so accurately. Or perhaps the rumors had already spread far and wide.
"Don't worry, Sister, I'm just guessing," Chai Yanyu said dismissively. "Some people do wrong things themselves, get found out, and then try every means to retaliate. It's nothing new."
Wei Yumeng was about to ask what Chai Yanyu meant, but he returned to his usual tone.
"Since you've told me about this, Sister, and Huang Yinghua has some connection to us, then I have no choice but to get involved."
As Chai Yanyu spoke, his voice moved away from the phone, as if he were addressing someone else. "Buy me a plane ticket to Pengcheng, as soon as possible."
A moment later, Chai Yanyu spoke to Wei Yumeng again, "Sister, wait for me. I'll be by your side again soon."
Wei Yumeng hadn't expected Chai Yanyu to arrive in Pengcheng so quickly. When they spoke on the phone yesterday, it was already late, but this morning, Chai Yanyu told her he had arrived.
Looking at Chai Yanyu sitting opposite her, Wei Yumeng felt a complex mix of emotions.
When Chai Yanyu left before, she truly thought they wouldn't see each other again for a long time. Yet, only half a month had passed, and they were meeting again.
"Sister, it's been so long, why do you seem to have become even more beautiful?" Chai Yanyu looked at her with a smile.
Wei Yumeng felt a little awkward. She actually didn't like it when people flattered her like this. But every time Chai Yanyu said such things, there was no hint of sycophancy. Although his eyes twinkled with a smile, his tone made Wei Yumeng feel a hint of sincerity.
This made it difficult for her to retort directly.
"It's been so long, and you've also..."
"Become even more handsome?" Chai Yanyu couldn't help but laugh after finishing her sentence. "Sister doesn't seem like the type of person who would say that."
Wei Yumeng just felt a bit embarrassed. She had felt unable to handle Chai Yanyu before, and it was still the same now.
"Alright, let's talk about the important matters first," Wei Yumeng forcefully steered the conversation back.
Chai Yanyu didn't seem to mind, and continued the topic from the phone call. "Because my friend is gay, I have some understanding of their circles. People with similar interests often establish their own online communities. Huang Yinghua is one of them, and often, people of their kind can easily lower their guard around those with shared interests."
Wei Yumeng nodded in understanding. "After all, it's not easy to meet someone with such special interests, much like meeting friends with similar hobbies in our daily lives."
"I didn't expect Sister to be so open-minded about this," Chai Yanyu said with some surprise.
Wei Yumeng felt a little annoyed. Did Chai Yanyu always think of her as a very stubborn person?
"I actually believe that as long as it's true love, gender isn't necessarily a prerequisite for two people to fall in love."
Hearing this, Chai Yanyu smiled. "It's good that Sister thinks this way, and it's enough for Sister to think this way."
Wei Yumeng looked at Chai Yanyu, not fully understanding the meaning of his words.
Chai Yanyu, however, had no intention of explaining. He simply continued, "Since I already know this much, Sister, please leave the rest to me to investigate. I will give you results soon."
"No, how do you plan to investigate? I want to help directly." Wei Yumeng's gaze was firm, and a little stubborn.
"But Sister, I think you should still..."
Before Chai Yanyu could finish, Wei Yumeng cut him off.
"I know the investigation might be difficult, but I also want to do something for my friends and family. You're willing to help me, and they are even more so my family."
As Wei Yumeng spoke, she looked at Chai Yanyu with anticipation, while Chai Yanyu's eyes widened as he looked at her.
He remained stunned for a few seconds before reacting somewhat stiffly, "Well, since Sister wishes it, then... so be it."
After saying this, Chai Yanyu couldn't help but turn around and cover his face.
Wei Yumeng's demeanor just now was something he couldn't resist. This was the first time Wei Yumeng had strongly requested something from him, so how could he refuse?
However, he quickly forced himself to regain his composure and said to Wei Yumeng.
"But Sister, I think you can imagine where we are going, so you should be mentally prepared."
Wei Yumeng nodded solemnly. "I'm ready."
Was she really ready?
Looking at the crowds coming and going in the bar, Wei Yumeng really regretted her impulsive decision.
She had indeed considered that she might encounter realms she had never interacted with before, but this realm seemed much more terrifying than she had imagined.
The entire bar was filled with men, and she herself was dressed as a man, arranged by Chai Yanyu.
Chai Yanyu looked at Wei Yumeng with concern and whispered in her ear, "Sister, if you can't stand it, we can leave."
But Wei Yumeng still shook her head stubbornly. According to Chai Yanyu's investigation, Huang Yinghua should be here soon, and she couldn't miss this opportunity.