Searching for Treasures in the Clouds

Chapter 436 Fulfilling the Promise

As she awaited the trial, Yu Ru diligently investigated Deng Huairou's network of connections to prevent anyone from getting her out of trouble.

At this moment, she is typing on the computer keyboard, while Shan Ci is working beside her.

"Mom, with the Yun family's reputation, no one will dare to bail her out, right? Dad wouldn't be that incompetent, would he?"

"in case."

Yu Ru thought back to when she went to receive that award last time, Deng Huairou was also among them. The people behind the organizers that time were Lan Youde, Jiang Jianming, and others. These people were affiliated with the Spider Cult. If it was the Spider Cult that was playing dirty tricks behind her back, it would be troublesome.

“There must have been something fishy about her receiving the award last time. I don’t know if she has any contact with Lan Youde, or if she has gotten involved with the Spider Cult.”

Her identity is special; ordinary people, even a family like the Yun family, couldn't find out anything about her. That's why many people hate her, but in the end, nothing comes of it—because they can't find anything, and what they do find is false information. Therefore, regarding what happened in Jiangcheng last time, she didn't investigate thoroughly, only ensuring that those who could retaliate against her were dead. Now, however, she realizes the necessity of investigation.

Before Li Shuangshuang went abroad, she specifically contacted Deng Huairou to sow discord against her, pinning all the bad things on her. She knew this. If Deng Huairou eventually found out that she was the one helping Xu Yao in the lawsuit, there would be some security risks. She needed to thoroughly understand Deng Huairou's network of connections.

"Mom, if she were connected to those people, given Deng Huairou's vengeful nature, you should have faced numerous deadly attacks after returning from Jiangcheng following the award ceremony. But you didn't. e(*?w?)_/?:?☆"

"So, you're safe. Besides, Deng Huairou is so arrogant, she probably couldn't even pass the first test of the Spider Cult's initiation ceremony. Does she even eat poop? ?_?｀"

“What you said makes a lot of sense. However, Shan Ci, we must eliminate any potential risks. It’s always better to be cautious. I’ve retrieved her information. Could you check if she’s been in contact with any important figures? I’ll also check on Lan Youde’s recent situation.”

"Okay, Mom?? 3???"

Yucheng,

Yun Jianyue returned after completing her interrogation.

Returning to his long-missed home, he leaned wearily against the sofa, and Lu Jingqian promptly brought him his favorite hot drink. "Sir, the temperature is just right."

Yun Jianyue lifted her eyelids to look at him, then reached out her hand. Lu Jingqian immediately handed him the hot drink.

Yun Jianyue took a sip, but didn't put down the cup. She held it in her hand and leaned back on the sofa, closing her eyes as she asked, "Jingqian, has there been any new development lately?"

"Sir, the old man we brought back from the mountain city has passed away. He died peacefully in his old age. He was sitting and watching TV when he suddenly passed away. He was very quiet when he left."

Yun Jianyue paused in his act of raising his cup, then continued drinking. He put the cup down and replied calmly, "Okay, I understand."

"Sir, there's one more thing. The virus you injected into Lan Youde has taken effect, and he's been seeing liver specialists lately. To prevent infection, his new organ hasn't been implanted yet."

Upon hearing this, Yun Jianyue smiled slightly, though not to her eyes. "Then let me help him. Send a visiting card to Lan Youde, and I will come to his door in two days to help him with the organ transplant."

"Yes, sir."

"You go ahead and get busy, I'm going to catch up on some sleep." Yun Jianyue stood up and was about to walk towards the stairs when he suddenly remembered something. He stopped, turned around, and looked at Lu Jingqian, asking, "Where's Yun Quan?"

"Sir, the young master left half an hour before you returned."

"Where did you go?"

"I don't know yet, the young master didn't say, but I've arranged for people to protect him secretly."

As they were talking, Lu Jingqian's phone rang.

"Check if it's a message from someone who's been secretly following us." Yun Jianyue slightly raised her chin, gesturing for him to check the message.

"Ok sir."

Lu Jingqian immediately took out his phone to check the information. After reading the report from the other end, he looked somewhat surprised. He looked up at Yun Jianyue and said, "Sir, the young master is meeting with Young Master Yuan from the second branch of the family. The two of them went into a private room together."

"Meeting with Yun Jixing?" Yun Jianyue frowned slightly. "Why would he meet with that kid? Have someone keep a close eye on them and memorize the expressions on Yun Jixing's face when he talks to Yun Quan."

"Yes, sir."

Inside a high-end, highly private room,

Yun Jixing and Yun Quan sat facing each other; they were the only two people in the room.

"Yun Jixing, you'd better have something important to say, or you'll waste my time." Yun Quan crossed his arms and stared intently at the person opposite him.

Yun Jixing took out a red envelope from his suit pocket and placed it in front of Yun Quan. "This is my reward. Thank you for giving me the information back then. I was injured before and couldn't keep my promise, but I'll keep my word today."

Yun Quan picked up the red envelope, opened it, and pulled out the contents. It was a check for ten million. This number made the sarcastic words that were about to come out of his mouth automatically roll back into his throat.

He stared at the check for a while, then put it away, looked up at Yun Jixing with an air of anticipation, and said, "Fine, I'll take it. Where's your kneeling?"

Without a word, Yun Jixing calmly got up, pulled out a chair, and walked to a more open space to the side. He bent his knees, about to kneel down. Yun Quan's expression changed slightly. He suddenly stood up, grabbed Yun Jixing's clothes by the shoulders, and pulled him up. The chair behind him was overturned because of Yun Jixing's sudden movement.

A fleeting, unreadable emotion crossed his face, before he reverted to his usual somewhat disgusted expression. "Aren't you overestimating yourself? Ten million plus a kneeling apology to buy my information?"

“A promise is a promise. I will do what I said I would do.” Yun Jixing lowered his body and knelt down. He looked at Yun Quan with a calm gaze and said, “We’re even about that matter.”

Yun Quan's hand, which had been hovering in mid-air, trembled almost imperceptibly before he quickly withdrew it to his side. "Alright, then don't get in my way." With that, he sat down on another chair.

"Farewell." Yun Jixing stood up briskly and walked out. Reaching the door, he suddenly stopped, without turning back, and said, "Yun Quan, we have no past grudges. But your father has repeatedly tried to wipe out my Yun family. Our past relationship is now severed. I still don't understand why he suddenly hates you so much. You are his only child, and I hope you can persuade him to reconsider. If there's any misunderstanding, then his desperate revenge will ultimately be in vain."

After saying that, he opened the door and left.

Yun Quan stared at the direction he left in for a long time with a grim expression before finally leaving.