"And at the time, he was in such a high position, but he didn't do any of that. Therefore, I really couldn't understand him, and from then on, the seeds of hatred slowly took root within me."

"Were you the one who left home at that time?"

"I had just graduated from university at that time, and then I left home. Ever since then, I haven't had any contact with my family."

"In fact, I also know that he has never given up his care for me over the years. Moreover, I frequently find people tailing me, taking my photos. I know those are people he arranged, probably just to know my situation."

"If you can know these things, then you can imagine that Sixth Master must have his own unspeakable difficulties. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered arranging me to protect you. Do you understand?"

"The words he said today did indeed move me somewhat. Plus, I never expected these events to actually unfold here, so now all of a sudden I once again feel that there is hope for the situation."

"That's why before Sixth Master left, he entrusted me with this important mission. He said that besides protecting you, I must also uncover the truth behind your father's disappearance."

"Can you really do all this?"

"Whether I can accomplish this or not, I'm not entirely sure. But at the very least, I know that these are the motivations we will need to hold onto moving forward. Also, he previously told me that you've been in this city for too long and suggested that you should not stay here any longer."

"What do you mean? If I don't stay here, where else can I go? Do you mean to move to another city and start over?"

"Yes, that's right, to start over. Only then can we disrupt their pace, and only by doing so can we easily take control of everything. Understand?"

"But honestly, in my heart..."

"I know, it's tough for you inside. After all, you've lived here for many years; it's become quite dear to you. But if you have to move to a new city, maybe you won't be able to adapt. However, if you really want to investigate the true circumstances of your father's disappearance, you must follow his wishes."

"But after all is said and done, everything is still being arranged by him; it's just that now there's an executor, and that executor is you, right?"

"So, you don't believe what I'm telling you?"

"It's not about disbelief, it's just that I don't know how to accept it in my heart."

"There was me before, and now there's Shadow. And indeed, Shadow has taken actions this time that have completely surprised me—things I never even thought of, she actually made happen."

"This woman indeed has some abilities. After you all left, I observed the surveillance footage again and saw that it wasn't actually erased—it was still there the whole time. I saw everything that happened that day clearly."

Ye Chen was suddenly startled at this point.

He had always thought that this was a deep-rooted conflict, and that it was necessary for him to personally resolve it.

But it turned out that he had already smoothly resolved this conflict, only, he had never told himself; maybe there wasn't an opportunity, or perhaps he was waiting for something.

"So, you believe what I said that day now, right?"

"Heh, there's nothing to not believe. I saw everything that happened between the two of you in the room that day; after all, the surveillance camera doesn't lie."

"See? I told you I couldn't possibly do those things with her. Here, in your house, I treat her like a sister, really, there's nothing more to it."

"Alright, no need to explain further. I have made it back safely now. By the way, the issue between Guo Tao and Yang Da has been resolved, right?"

"It's resolved, at least there shouldn't be much fuss for the time being. Oh right, the old master has been waiting in the next room the whole time, shall we go see them?"

"Let's go. After so many years out there, I haven't seen my grandfather, not to mention Old Master Guo; it's been many years, indeed."

"What did you say, you know him?"

"Of course, I have clear memories from when I was little, he often held me. He was one of my grandpa's men, and so was Yang Da."

"No wonder then, after Sixth Master arrived here, they showed him such respect, like seeing the patriarch of the family, not daring to say too much."

"That's the thing; without my grandfather, neither of them would have achieved what they have today, so they both clearly understand what should or shouldn't be said."

"Well then, since there's this kind of relationship, I think things might be a bit simpler. Let's go together."

Saying this, he reached out to take Lin Yaru's hand to leave this place, but Lin Yaru hesitated for a moment and eventually did not extend her hand.

After Lin Yaru turned to leave, Ye Chen just stood there with his hand outstretched, giving a wry smile. Perhaps, he oversimplified things for himself, or maybe he thought too hastily about these matters.

Even if they wanted to take their relationship a step further, it would need continual development; doing so out of the blue might not achieve the true purpose.

After stepping outside, he took a deep breath and then gently knocked on the door.

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Following the invitation, the two opened the door and walked in.

He saw that not only was Guo Tao present in the room, but also Li Fu, Shadow Ada, and Guo Hongyu; all of them were sitting there, seemingly waiting for their arrival.