Chapter 65: With Jiang Wan Yue on His Back, He Could Run Like the Wind
Another call.Sean jumped.It was the White Gold 818 reporter. This couldn’t be good. The ringing felt like a death knell.
She answered.“Hello?”
The
My license is revoked!”
reporter complained, “Sean, you’ve ruined me! My Sean denied it. That’s your problem!You must have done
done something illegal!”
He ranted, “Multiple forces pressured my company. To save the show, they fired me.”
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Sean was taken aback.“Did Shen Corporation pressure them?”
“Not just them!” he said, panicked.“Sean, you said Jiang Wan Yue was just a housewife!Even the authorities are protecting her; she’s untouchable!”
“Bullshit!” Sean retorted.“You’re incompetent! You couldn’t control the narrative! Fine, I’ll handle Jiang Wan Yue myself!”
The day before the ALI Math Competition results, Fang took Wan Yue and Zhou Zhou hiking.At six in the morning, mist clung to the mountains, a cool breeze blowing. Fang, in a white quick–dry shirt and army green joggers, strode ahead. His muscular legs filled his pants, his defined chest visible beneath his tight shirt.His arms were toned and powerful. Wan Yue tied her jacket around her waist, her head down, trying to ignore Fang’s physique.Ten minutes into the hike, Zhou Zhou noticed her mother struggling.
“Mommy,!”
“Mommy, just one more step!You’re doing great! Keep going!”
Her sweet voice echoed through the valley.Wan Yue, gasping for air, her legs numb, clung to Zhou Zhou’s hand, slowly ascending.
Fang stopped and turned.
“I’ll carry you.”
He offered to carry Wan Yue, allowing for a faster pace.Zhou Zhou could easily keep up.
Wan Yue shook her head.
“Mommy, let me carry you!” Zhou Zhou volunteered.At school, she could easily carry two children while holding another.
Wan Yue refused.“When you’re older, Mommy will carry you.Now… ha!“She gasped, sweat dripping down her face.“Just hold my hand.”
Zhou Zhou became her crutch, steadily guiding her upward.She chattered about school, her own breathing steady.
“Brother, go ahead. Zhou Zhou and I will take our time,” Wan Yue said between breaths.
first.” Fang looked at the winding path and nodded.“Okay, I’ll go
Dingguang Temple was known for granting wishes to those who climbed the mountain and offered the first incense.To secure the first incense, Fang left Wan Yue behind.
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“Big Cousin! Don’t worry!” Zhou Zhou waved. I’ll protect Mommy!”
She held Wan Yue’s hand, matching her pace.
“Timmy said I could punch a wild boar to death. Mommy, are there wild boars here? If there are, I’ll try to knock it away.”
Wan Yue laughed.“Adult wild boars are huge and strong.If you see “I’ll carry Mommy and run!”
one, run!”
Bang reached the halfway point effortlessly.He spotted a familiar figure on the winding path.As. they neared, Shane turned.
“Well, well… what a coincidence. “He wore a sweatband, his hair swept back, looking youthful.Moisture clung to his flawless skin.“Heard the first incense at Dingguang Temple is very effective.Lieutenant Lu, here for a prayer?”
Fang’s gaze
darkened.Shane knew his past.He simply grunted in response. He was curious what
Shane sought.
“What are you praying for, Mr. Shen?”
What could Shane possibly want that he didn’t already possess?
“For a soulmate.”
Fang immediately sped up!Shane, seeing Fang’s sudden burst of speed, smiled. He caught up easily. “And Lieutenant Lu?”
Fang’s voice dripped with challenge. “For a soulmate as well!”
Sparks flew between them. They raced up the stone steps.
A monk, dozing at the temple gate, was startled awake by a gust of wind.He saw two figures already far ahead.“Hey!” he yelled, though they were long gone. The temple is not open to other visitors today…”
Fang and Shane sprinted to the incense area. They lit their incense almost simultaneously. As they reached for the incense burner, they saw incense already burning.They froze. Someone had arrived earlier?
They turned to see a tall figure in a black coat standing on the steps of the main hall, his hand in
with detached indifference.It his
pocket,
observing them
Fang’s expression was serious.Had Damon offered the first incense?
Shane smirked.“Mr. Fu, good morning.”
was
Damon.
Damon’s voice cut through the cold mountain air. Dingguang Temple opens to the public in the afternoon.Please leave. “The temple was clearly reserved.
Shane ignored him. “How did you get here, Mr. Fu?” He noticed Damon’s custom shoes; he hadn’t climbed.
Damon didn’t bother answering.
Shane answered himself. “By car, right? Your first incense
won’t be effective.”
He removed the incense from the burner and inserted his own Fang did the same.
Damon’s face darkened.
“Mr. Shen, why did you remove the incense Damon offered for Willow?!“Sean appeared, indignant.
Shane tossed the broken incense into a trash can.He met Damon’s gaze. Although Damon stood higher, their energy was equal.
“She’s gone. The Buddha should bless the living.”
Damon scoffed. “What did you wish for, Mr. Shen?”
wished for her to be safe from the storms of life.”