Chapter 1450

She looked at her smile and felt she had no other desires left. Even if she played the clown in front of her, she was still very happy.

Zhu Yanyi came over and hugged Yan Aohan’s waist. "I was a bit sad, but that sadness is gone now. Lately, I’ve been wondering why things turned out this way. But since it’s happened, I won’t avoid it." She buried her head in his chest.

Yan Aohan stroked her back and held her waist. "It’s good that you’ve thought it through. Some things aren’t unpunished; the time just hasn’t come yet. One day, the truth will come out."

"Mhm." Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly, then added, "Actually, I was worried I’d neglect you in the next few days. I plan to start teaching students in July, so I need to rush some things during this period."

So, Yan Aohan saying he had things to do was actually good news for Zhu Yanyi. She didn’t have to worry about neglecting him.

"Silly girl." Yan Aohan hugged Zhu Yanyi tightly. "I’m not afraid of you neglecting me. I’m only afraid you’ll leave me."

"I won’t leave you. Unless I leave myself." Zhu Yanyi looked up at Yan Aohan seriously. Her eyes reflected only his image. "You are like me. If I don’t want you, it’s like I don’t want myself."

"Ani." Yan Aohan’s heart surged with excitement. He didn’t think of anything else, only one desire: to merge Zhu Yanyi entirely into his body.

So, the night was filled with passionate waves. Zhu Yanyi, considering Yan Aohan would be away for a while, went along with his wishes. For the next two nights, Zhu Yanyi was thoroughly exhausted, unable to move. She didn’t even wake up when Yan Aohan left.

Yan Aohan left quietly. When Zhu Yanyi woke up, the spot beside her was cold. Only a handwritten note remained on the nightstand: Wife, don’t worry about me. I will return safely. Take good care of yourself. Don’t let me come back to find you thinner. If you dare to lose weight, I will punish you when I return.

Zhu Yanyi read the note and chuckled softly. This message reduced her sorrow of parting and added comfort to her heart.

She carefully folded the note and stored it in her Ruyi Space. After tidying up, she decided to go to her Ruyi Pharmacy to collect some herbs, as some were ready for harvest.

After collecting the herbs, Zhu Yanyi visited the Capital Hospital. As she left, she saw a familiar figure and paused slightly.

"Brother Luo," Zhu Yanyi called out.

"Miss," Luo Gang hurried over.

Zhu Yanyi pointed at the familiar back. "Go check if that person is Yao Hongqi. If it is her, why is she in the Capital?"

Yao Hongqi was the eldest son of Zhu Jinkui and Yao Jinsheng. Because Zhu Shunyao’s family had drifted apart from the fourth branch, they hadn’t inquired about that family’s affairs. However, Zhu Yanyi knew that in her previous life, Yao Hongqi would still send some news. From her memory, Yao Hongqi ran a small family workshop in their village, producing small items like flashlights and keychains. Her business was reportedly good. Later, she bought a house in the city center and even purchased urban school enrollment qualifications for her son.

In this life, Yao Hongqi’s path should be similar. However, such goods wouldn’t enter the Capital market. So, if it really was him, his presence in the Capital was problematic.

Of course, it was best if there were no issues. If there were, Zhu Yanyi preferred to keep everything under her control and disliked being算计 (calculated against).

"Yes." Luo Gang immediately understood Zhu Yanyi’s meaning. She helped Zhu Yanyi into the car, had Wang Ye drive her away, and then went to investigate the person suspected to be Yao Hongqi.

After assigning the task to Luo Gang, Zhu Yanyi went home.

She returned to the residential compound, mainly because it had a laboratory, making it convenient for her work. Due to work, she spent more time living in the compound than in the courtyard house.

That evening, when Zhu Yanyi was eating, Luo Gang returned.

"Brother Luo, eat with us," Zhu Yanyi invited.

Luo Gang didn’t hesitate. He went to the kitchen, served himself rice, and started eating. He finished four bowls of rice and a bowl of soup before putting down his chopsticks.

Zhu Yanyi tidied up, then sat on the sofa with Luo Gang and asked, "How is it?"

"It is Yao Hongqi," Luo Gang said seriously. "But he is now using the alias Hong Yao, along with a fake ID."

"Using a fake ID, what did she do?" Zhu Yanyi didn’t believe Yao Hongqi would use a fake ID just to show off.

"He has connections with some smugglers from Country E. He wants to smuggle goods from Country E into here to make money." Luo Gang’s speed was impressive. In just one afternoon, he had investigated most of the details.

Hearing this, Zhu Yanyi frowned slightly. "Smugglers from Country E? That’s quite bold."

"Besides him, I also found Zhu Xiangyao in the same hotel," Luo Gang continued.

"Are her limbs healed?" Zhu Yanyi frowned slightly.

"It seems so. Although he walks strangely, he can walk. Also, his hands seem to have recovered mostly," Luo Gang continued.

"Interesting." Zhu Yanyi leaned back on the sofa. "A disabled person who entered a mental hospital can come out, get her legs and feet healed, and appear in the Capital. I wonder if I should praise their boldness or their ability to surprise people."

Although Zhu Yanyi spoke this way, Luo Gang knew she wasn’t talking about surprises. She was mostly expressing her disgust for Zhu Xiangyao.

"Miss, should I go arrest them?" Luo Gang asked directly.

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "Have people keep an eye on them. I feel there’s more to this story. These two are likely just bait. I want to know who the big fish behind them is."

Zhu Xiangyao and Yao Hongqi coming to the Capital wasn’t just to meet smugglers. There must be other matters. So, Zhu Yanyi decided it was better to have people monitor them.

"Alright, I’ll go arrange that now," Luo Gang said directly.

Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. "Mhm. Be careful. Don’t let them discover you. If anyone is discovered, retreat first. People can be investigated later, but life is very important."

"Yes, Miss." Luo Gang agreed immediately. her miss’s personality was like this; she didn’t like seeing her people get hurt. Of course, she wouldn’t be soft on enemies.