"You don't even trust me?" Jiang Yi said, speechless.
"Of course I can't trust you!"
Dongfang Mei smiled charmingly.
"You promised me you would marry me once you found your sister, but you lied to me! You secretly asked Governor Zhou Wentian of Jiang Province to help you find your sister."
"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Once Zhou Wentian finds your sister, you'll find an excuse to break your promise and not marry me!"
Jiang Yi shrugged.
He did have that idea in mind.
"You admit it, don't you?"
Dongfang Mei frowned and said, "The Yuwen family head is in my hands now. Let's see how you try to outsmart me."
"Since the Yuwen family head is in your hands, then continue your search! As long as you find my sister, I will definitely keep my promise."
After speaking, Jiang Yi returned to his room.
Dongfang Mei would certainly not hand over the Yuwen family head. He could only compromise and let Dongfang Mei find his sister.
It was three in the morning, and Jiang Yi still hadn't fallen asleep.
He left his room, went out into the courtyard, lit a cigarette, and started smoking.
Before he had finished half of the cigarette, Chen Kun and Shen Lu returned!
The two looked disheveled. Shen Lu, in particular, was covered in blood and had already fainted, being supported entirely by Chen Kun.
"How did this happen?" Jiang Yi asked, frowning.
"We underestimated those assassins. They were all experts and highly vigilant. Before we could make a move, they sensed danger and attacked us first," Chen Kun explained.
"Did you deal with all those assassins?" Jiang Yi asked.
"All dealt with. Not a single one was left!"
Chen Kun added, "Shen Lu is severely injured. I wanted to take her to the hospital, but I was worried about exposing ourselves, so I brought her back. Big Brother, you are a skilled physician, you must have a way to save her."
Jiang Yi had Chen Kun bring Shen Lu to a room in the backyard.
After turning on the lights, Jiang Yi examined her and frowned.
"Big Brother, do you also have no way to cure Shen Lu?" Chen Kun asked anxiously.
"Of course I have a way, it's just..." Jiang Yi said with some helplessness.
Seeing Jiang Yi's hesitant expression, Chen Kun looked at Shen Lu. Her body was covered in injuries.
Chen Kun quickly understood why Jiang Yi was hesitant!
"This is indeed a bit troublesome. Shen Lu has many wounds, and her clothes need to be removed. But you are a man, Big Brother, and it's improper for a man and woman to touch each other..."
Chen Kun voiced his thoughts.
"It's... it's okay..."
Shen Lu managed to utter a few words with great difficulty before completely passing out.
Jiang Yi could no longer afford to hesitate!
Saving her life was the priority!
If they continued to delay, Shen Lu would surely die.
With everything prepared, Jiang Yi began operating on Shen Lu, suturing her wounds.
Chen Kun stood guard at the room door, looking worried.
Time passed slowly!
Around six in the morning, Jiang Yi emerged from the room!
"Big Brother, how is Shen Lu?" Chen Kun asked quickly.
Chen Kun knew of Jiang Yi's abilities and had witnessed his medical skills firsthand, but he was still somewhat worried.
"She's fine!"
Jiang Yi said, "With a period of rest, her injuries will recover."
After speaking, Jiang Yi sat down on the nearby stone steps.
Shen Lu was too weak; she almost lost her life on her first mission.
There would be many such missions in the future, and Shen Lu would eventually lose her life.
"Big Brother, why don't you teach Shen Lu some skills? If you teach her, she'll definitely become a top expert in the future. Otherwise, she'll just drag me down."
"If it weren't for her, I could have easily dealt with those assassins and wouldn't have ended up in such a sorry state," Chen Kun said helplessly.
Although Chen Kun's words sounded like he was blaming Shen Lu for being useless, he was actually trying to help her.
After spending a few days together, Chen Kun felt that Shen Lu was quite good. At least, she was absolutely loyal to Jiang Yi.
"She indeed needs to learn some skills!"
Jiang Yi nodded.
Jiang Yi was not foolish; he knew Chen Kun was helping Shen Lu.
Seeing Jiang Yi agree, Chen Kun chuckled.
"Are you alright?"
Jiang Yi looked at Chen Kun and noticed quite a few bloodstains on him.
"I'm fine!"
Chen Kun said, "This blood on me is all Shen Lu's. I wasn't injured."
Having stayed up all night, Jiang Yi couldn't bear the exhaustion any longer. He returned to his room and fell asleep immediately.
He slept until noon the next day.
After waking up, Jiang Yi washed up and went to the living room.
Zhou Mao was sitting on the sofa in the living room, chatting with Dongfang Mei.
Dongfang Mei knew that Zhou Mao and Jiang Yi had a very close relationship, so she treated him with great courtesy, acting entirely as a warm and hospitable hostess.
"Miss Dongfang, you and Jiang Yi are truly a match made in heaven!"
Zhou Mao said with a smile, "Ye Yanran is indeed beautiful, but compared to you, she's far behind! Just your aura is something Ye Yanran cannot match!"
Dongfang Mei was very happy to hear this.
She had heard the words she most wanted to hear from Zhou Mao.
Jiang Yi happened to overhear this, and he was instantly speechless!
Zhou Mao was saying so many flattering words, clearly trying to curry favor with Dongfang Mei.
"Miss Dongfang, my father kicked me out of the family, and I have nowhere to go. Could you let me stay in the villa temporarily?"
"Don't worry, I absolutely won't bother you and Jiang Yi. I see there are many rooms in the backyard, so I can stay in the back rooms!" Zhou Mao said.
"No problem!" Dongfang Mei readily agreed.
Jiang Yi's brows furrowed slightly. He felt that Zhou Mao's words sounded familiar.
Soon, Jiang Yi remembered.
Before, Chen Kun had used the same words to please Dongfang Mei in order to stay in the villa.
Zhou Mao must have gone to find Chen Kun, and Chen Kun had given him the idea.
"Cough cough..."
Jiang Yi coughed and walked towards them.
"Jiang Yi, I'll be living in the villa from now on. Miss Dongfang has already agreed!" Zhou Mao said with a smile.
Jiang Yi gave a soft "Oh."
Zhou Mao had been kicked out of the Zhou family and had nowhere to live. If he wanted to stay in the villa, Jiang Yi naturally wouldn't object.
"Jiang Yi, when are you and Miss Dongfang getting married? I'm still waiting to drink your wedding wine," Zhou Mao said with a grin.
Jiang Yi ignored Zhou Mao!
This guy was really poking the bear.
Dongfang Mei, however, had a smug smile on her face.
Seeing that Jiang Yi seemed displeased, Zhou Mao didn't press the matter further.
"I have something to attend to. I'll be back tonight!"
After saying that, Zhou Mao bid farewell to Jiang Yi and Chen Kun and left the villa.
"Zhou Mao is the son of the Governor of Jiang Province. I never thought he would end up like this!"
Dongfang Mei showed a playful smile on her face.
"Zhou Mao's status is unusual. Keeping him might be of great use in the future. At a crucial moment, he could be of great help!"