After Liang Wan left, Du Zhongshan didn't stay at the Ting Xiao Building for long. He came here for Liang Wan, and since she mentioned that she would host a banquet tomorrow, his purpose for this trip had been achieved. Moreover, he didn't want to have any contact with a Japanese person. However, Hikari Sakura was not in a rush to leave.

Hinata Sakura sat on the chair that Liang Wan had just sat on and asked Cao Hai, "What did you say to Liang Wan just now?"

Cao Hai didn't dare to lie to her, so he repeated what he had just said. Then, he watched as Ririka's face gradually darkened. Cao Hai was afraid, so he lowered his head even more and dared not meet her gaze.

Hinata Sakura thought to herself, "He's just an apprentice, yet he managed to bring her back after meeting her only once?"

Hinata Sakura practically gritted her teeth as she uttered these words.

She wanted to pretend that she didn't care, but this was actually quite difficult.

She was extremely jealous.

Hinata Sakura: "Who is this person and where did they come from?"

Cao Hai: "She is called Qin Xuan, from Hunan. Miss Ri Xiang. Her background is very clean."

Cao Hai glanced at Qin Xuan.

It is necessary to have a clear understanding of the background of the person he is listening to at the Xiao Tower.

After hearing what he said, Hinae Sakura let out a cold laugh.

Hinata Sakura: "Without any background, is everything relying solely on one's appearance?"

Liang Wan loves beautiful women.

She enjoys everything beautiful.

Hinata Sakura: "Is she beautiful?"

If we say that earlier, Hinata Sakura's question was asking whether he was doing his job properly, Cao Hai could still understand. However, this question made Cao Hai confused.

Because he managed a high-class establishment, Cao Hai was well aware of the affairs within the Shanghai glamour scene. Therefore, when he observed the obvious excessive infatuation of Liang Wan towards Ri Xiangying, he boldly speculated that there must be some undisclosed secrets between the two. He couldn't afford to offend Ri Xiangying, let alone Liang Wan, so he decided to play along.

Cao Hai: "Well... I haven't really paid much attention to this apprentice..."

Hinata Sakura saw that he deliberately beat around the bush, her eyes turning cold. Hinata Sakura always detested the slick and sly appearance of businessmen, as they were like vultures, with their hearts set only on the word "profit". They were the most shameless.

Of course, Liang Wan is an exception.

Hinata Sakura: "Forget it, I won't make things difficult for Boss Cao."

She got up as she spoke.

Hinata Sakura: "No matter what, Mr. Cao worked hard today."

Seeing that she wanted to leave, Cao Hai quickly tried to please her and said, "It's not troublesome at all, it's not troublesome at all, doing things for the imperial army is not troublesome."

Hinata Sakura lowered her gaze and looked at Cao Hai, who was bowing and kneeling. She did not say anything further.

Xiao Yeze exclaimed, "You're back."

When Xiangying returned to her residence that day, she found that Xiaoye was still not resting. Seeing her return, he immediately walked over.

Seeing that she was in a bad mood, Xiaoye considerately helped her to sit on the sofa and poured her a glass of water.

But he didn't utter a word to ask.

Hinata Sakura leaned her body to the side, appearing slightly intoxicated. When she returned, she had consumed some sake. Her tolerance for alcohol has always been poor. In the past, whenever there was a ball or any occasion where a few glasses were inevitable, Liang Wan would always kindly take over and drink on her behalf. However, since Liang Wan left, there hasn't been anyone to shield her from alcohol. Furthermore, as her status changed, there was no one who came to invite her to drink anymore.

She didn't like to drink alcohol because it was bitter, but she liked it because it could make people forget everything.

Hinata Sakura looked at Ono Ze San sitting across from her. She knew that Ono Ze San liked her. No one would stay by another person's side for so many years without any ulterior motive, and do the things they hated the most, becoming the person they detested the most. She knew that Ono Ze San had almost given his all to love her, he loved her completely. Hinata Sakura had tried to accept Ono Ze San, but she just couldn't do it. Liang Wan was like a potent venom, already infiltrating her every organ, stirring her soul into a mess. In this life, she could never love another person again. Thinking this, Hinata Sakura let out a sigh.

She had once resented Liang Wan, wondering why she had appeared so vividly in her life only to quickly disappear like a fleeting moment. As her hatred deepened, she had even thought that it would have been better if she had never encountered Liang Wan. However, after that, she couldn't bear to let go.

Have you never encountered Liang Wan in your life?

She didn't even dare to think about it.

Perhaps because of the slight intoxication, Hinata Sakura's usual steel-like exterior was nowhere to be found. She seemed to have transformed into the clean and innocent girl from years ago. She gently closed her eyes, radiating sadness from within. A tear slowly rolled down her cheek, and Sanye wanted to reach out and wipe it away for her, but in the end, he didn't. He wanted to preserve a bit of his dignity in his love for her, afraid of being rejected once again.

Hinata Sakura: "Actually, I've been waiting for you to ask me why I came back in such a sorry state, but you didn't say a word."

Finally, Hina Sakura spoke first.

She forced a bitter smile, her eyes gradually opening with a faint trace of redness in her eye sockets.

Fragile appearance, just like a cherry blossom.

Xiao Ye Ze San: "Because I know that you actually don't want me to know. You're the kind of person who, even if you're in pain, doesn't want others to look at you with pity. That's why I won't ask."

Hinata Sakura smiled.

Hinata Sakura: "Oh, you really are an exceptional man, aren't you? Even someone like me who didn't like you, I must admit has poor taste."

Xiao Yeze nodded sincerely, "Yeah, it's true. They really have no taste, not liking someone as good as me."

Hinata Sakura sat up straight and leaned towards Ono Zesan. She rested her head on his shoulder and let out a sigh.

Hinata Sakura: "I actually didn't exchange many words with her today. She is still radiant as ever, shining so brightly that it's impossible to look away. I even thought that she had forgotten about me, but she hasn't. With just one glance, she recognized me and called me 'Sakura' just like before..."

Xiao Yezesan listened attentively, very seriously listening.

Hinata Sakura: "Today, she took away someone from the Listening Tower. It's someone she has only met once, and they're just an apprentice. To be honest, I feel very jealous."

Xiao Yeze San: "What do you want to do?"

Hinata Sakura knew that if she told Ono Zesan that person's name, there was a high possibility that person would be caught by the special high-class departments. She really wanted to do so, but she didn't want to make Liang Wan angry.

So, she just shook her head.

Hinata Sakura: "Let me handle this matter myself. It's already late today. Yuki-kun, rest early."

Hinata Sakura stood up from the sofa, swaying a little, but still managing to stand steadily. She turned around, smiled at Onoze San, and then left.

The next day, as the sun began to rise, the clouds gradually cleared.

When Qin Xuan woke up, the sun had just risen.

She walked away from the window and looked out. Just as she did, she happened to see Liang Wan, who was jogging in the morning. The warm sunlight fell on her, complemented by the surrounding scenery, which amazed her with its beauty.

And just at this moment, Liang Wan looked up and also caught sight of her.

Qin Xuan: "!"

Qin Xuan was stunned, feeling at a loss for what to do.

Liáng Wǎn watched her like this, and couldn't help but laugh.

She waved at Qin Xuan, beckoning her to come down.

Then Qin Xuan obediently walked down.

Liang Wan: "You woke up very early."

Qin Xuan: "I've gotten used to it."

Qin Xuan lowered her head, feeling a bit awkward to meet Liang Wan's gaze directly. Then she heard Liang Wan say, "After we finish our meal, I will have the driver take you back."

This was the last thing Liang Wan said to her on that day. During the meal, Liang Wan did not show up.

When Liang Wen told Liang Wan that Qin Xuan had already been sent away, Liang Wan simply nodded and then instructed, "Go make a phone call to Du Zhongshan and the Japanese military department, and tell them that I'm hosting a banquet tonight and they're invited."

Because Qin Xuan had just arrived and hadn't returned all night, she was taken away by Liang Wan. As a result, Lao Zuo stayed up all night, waiting in the courtyard until he saw Qin Xuan appear safely at the door. Only then did his anxious heart finally come to rest. Although Qin Xuan had come to carry out a mission, she was still a child after all. Even if she had to perform the mission, she needed to first understand the situation in Shanghai thoroughly. When Zou Ling saw her return, his reaction was not as intense as Lao Zuo's. He merely nodded at Qin Xuan and said, "You're back?" However, Qin Xuan did not respond. She was still immersed in the dream from yesterday.

Zou Ling: "Is this evil happening in the Liang Mansion?"

Because it was Liang Wan's banquet, Du Chongshan attached great importance to it, and he arrived at the venue early. However, when he arrived, Liang Wan was not there. Liang Wen told him that Liang Wan had gone to the temple to burn incense and would return later, so he could make himself comfortable.

When Liang Wan returned, the two people she had invited had already arrived. Today, Hikari Sakura did not wear a qipao again. She came to the banquet wearing a kimono. Hikari Sakura deliberately avoided wearing a military uniform in front of Liang Wan. Firstly, she was afraid of Liang Wan's aversion, and secondly, she wanted to evoke Liang Wan's memories of the past. When Liang Wan came back and saw Hikari Sakura in a kimono, she was momentarily stunned. Hikari Sakura succeeded in awakening Liang Wan's memories of the past, but only for a moment. It was evident that Liang Wan had no great attachment to that past. Nevertheless, she walked up to Hikari Sakura and smiled, saying, "Sakura, you look beautiful like this."