Qin Fangtan remembered that there would be a banquet in a couple of days. He had originally been considering sending Zhou Ye in case Zhou Xun's health didn't improve. However, from what he saw today, Zhou Xun's recovery seemed quite good, so he should be able to attend when the time comes...

"Mr. Qin, Mr. Wang has sent a message, inviting you to visit the East District tomorrow."

"Do you have something to say?"

There have been issues arising within the influence of the East District, and it seems Mr. Wang wants to invite you to help resolve them.

Qin Fangtan squinted his eyes, a cold smile formed at the corners of his mouth. "I certainly can't be absent from such a matter. You tell him I will go."

"Yes, Lord Qin."

"By the way, did Hong Yi mention when the banquet will be over?"

"Miss Hong Yi did not mention it."

Qin Fangtan's brows furrowed as he took Red Yi's words to heart. Red Yi was well acquainted with the Zhou family, so how could he not know about the two sons in the Zhou family... Those words sounded like provocation and a warning...

Regardless of the interpretation, his things do not need others to take care of, and even more so, they are not allowed to be touched by others.

"When Hong Yi returns, please relay a message to her on my behalf. Since she has just completed the mission, she should behave herself and rest well."

"Understood."

On the other side, in an exquisite and elegant room, sat a dozen people who were engaged in lively conversation. Their faces were shiny with oil, and their laughter caused folds to form on their smiling faces.

As Red Yi listened to these words, the corners of his mouth slightly curved upward. He gently swayed the tall glass in his hand, and with a slight release of his fingers, the cup fell to the ground, producing a crisp sound.

The atmosphere instantly grew tense, and everyone turned to look at her. The flattering smile disappeared from their faces, replaced by a cautious expression.

Hong Yi Pi smiled but his eyes didn't. He said, "Sorry, it slipped."

The expressions of the crowd subtly changed as they looked at each other, but no one spoke a word.

Hong Yi took a deep breath, and in the instant she looked up, her sharp gaze made everyone in the crowd tremble.

"Do you know who I met today?"

No one dared to respond when the words were spoken.

Hong Yi gave a light snort and looked meaningfully at the people present. Slowly, he said, "The Zhou family, do you still remember?"

"I... I remember! Hasn't the Zhou family already fallen!"

"Yeah! The Zhou family doesn't exist anymore!"

"Just heard that they have all fled overseas!"

......

Hong Yi let out a small "oh," and nodded as if partially understanding. He smiled and said, "That's what I thought. Turns out I was mistaken."

When everyone heard it, they burst out laughing, but their laughter was quite unpleasant to hear.

Hong Yi sighed softly, her voice tinged with sorrow as she said, "Ah, it's getting late, I should go back first."

"Red Sister, please stay a little longer!"

"Yeah, I'll have someone take you back later!"

......

Hong Yi narrowed his eyes and scanned the surroundings with a scrutinizing gaze. Seeing the sudden silence among the crowd, a smile crept upon his lips as he said, "Please pass on a message to Master Chen for me: tonight's banquet will be splendid."

After speaking, the person got up and left.

As soon as the door closed, the people in the room's expressions changed instantly, and they all sighed and shook their heads.

At this moment, there stood an old man with gray hair in the front courtyard of the Qin residence. It was only when the main gate opened that the old man slightly moved his body and bowed respectfully towards the incoming person.

A glimmer flashed in Hong Yi's eyes, and he chuckled, "The butler is still up so late, huh."

After taking a patrol around, I was about to take a break when I happened to run into Miss Hongyi.

"Thank you for your hard work, butler."

"This is what an old servant should do."

Hong Yi smiled and nodded. Before she could speak, the other person had already spoken, "Lord Qin asked the old servant to inform Miss Hong Yi that since you've just returned, you should take good care of your health and have a proper rest."

As soon as the words fell, the smiling face became strange. Hongyi moved his lips awkwardly and said, "I am indeed quite tired, so I'll leave first. The butler should rest early too."

"Yes, Miss Hong Yi, please take care."

...Hmph, truly impressive...

She had just returned when someone was sent to warn her, Lord Qin... You're really too cautious...

Suddenly, the person walking stopped in their tracks, their eyes darkened, and they turned around and went somewhere else.

She said, "Why... Those people from the Zhou family indeed love to act recklessly!"

When Hong Yi arrived at the medical room, the other person was not asleep. Their calm gaze was fixed on her.

"Hmph, it seems like I arrived just in time."

Upon hearing the words of the other party, Zhou Xun merely wore a faint smile and replied, "What can I do for you?"

Hong Yi snorted coldly, his face filled with anger. "I knew it was strange how Fang Tan suddenly changed his mind and decided to spare Zhou Cheng's life. He even refused to let me interfere in the Zhou family's affairs. So, it turns out you're the one behind all this!"

"If you think that, then you're mistaken. My transaction with him is fair."

Hong Yi sneered and looked at the person mockingly, "Trade? What qualifications do you have to use your worthless body?"

Zhou Xun chuckled softly, his eyes becoming deep and profound. "You're right, it is indeed my body that's being used."

"What...?" Hong Yi's expression became peculiar as he recalled the recent injuries on his body, and images of the two people appeared in his mind.

Fang Tan actually did that kind of thing to him...

It's impossible... Fang Tan must hate the Zhou family because someone with the surname Zhou seduced him!

With this thought in mind, she once again glanced at the person, only to see a face full of indifference. The jealousy in her heart grew even stronger.

"You're disgusting. To stoop so low as to do that kind of thing, how could someone like Fang Tan ever find you appealing? Sooner or later, he'll abandon you!"

Zhou Xun remained calm and his voice remained gentle as he spoke, "If he truly abandoned me, I would thank him before anything else. But I believe that he hates me so much that he won't let me leave easily. Before leaving the Qin family, I was his dog, enduring his torment. He was my master, providing me with a place to stay."

The hidden meaning behind his words was easily understood by Hong Yi. She sneered at him, her eyes filled with disgust. "Don't get too cocky. Just because I can't kill you doesn't mean I can't do anything to you!"

Zhoudun looked at the person, his gentle face adorned with an inscrutable smile. "Here I am, you can hit or scold me if you want. But I believe you would find it quite unbearable then. You desire my life, yet you have to go against your own will to spare me."

Hong Yi kept a cold expression on her face without saying a word. She couldn't eliminate the person in front of her, but she wasn't going to make things easy for them either!

There are so many ways to torment people. She wanted to see how long those nonchalant words could hold up!