Volume 4: Hidden Battles – Chapter 66: The Love Expert

“Feifei has arrived…” Shi Yundong said in a calm tone as well.
Indeed, the person who came was none other than the singing superstar, Miss Xue Feifei, whose voice possessed extraordinary power.
After entering, Xue Feifei didn’t move forward or sit down. Instead, she stood at the door, ignoring the greetings of the two of them. She coldly asked Shi Yundong, “Why did you call me here?” Shi Wei, seemingly aware of her attitude, quickly replied for his father, “Uh, sister, it’s like this—that Ouyang Boshu isn’t dead at all. He even held a press conference and completely ruined our plans. Our Shi family also suffered heavy losses…” “Needless to say, I’ve seen the news. As one reaps what one sows, it’s obvious that Ouyang Boshu has someone powerful helping him in secret. That person was able to neutralize my divine voice so effortlessly and also seal Ouyang Boshu’s meridians along with my killing sound, creating an illusion of death to lure you into a trap. Such a person, in terms of both skill and wit, is far beyond your reach!” Before Shi Wei could finish speaking, Xue Feifei interrupted him impatiently.
“Feifei, do you know who this person is?” Shi Yundong asked.
Xue Feifei glanced at her father and still spoke in a cold tone, “I don’t know! You should ask yourself—how many people were invited along with Ouyang Boshu at that time?” Hearing this, Shi Yundong turned his gaze toward Shi Wei. Shi Wei fell deep into thought before suddenly exclaiming, “Those who came with Ouyang Boshu were Ouyang Ruolin and Ouyang Ziyi, plus Ziyi’s boyfriend, a guy surnamed Chu… Oh, could it be him?” “Ouyang Ziyi’s boyfriend? How old is he?” Xue Feifei asked, frowning.
“He seems to be around eighteen or nineteen, less than twenty. I heard they’re classmates, studying together in Beijing! As for that guy surnamed Chu, I’ve met him before, but I can’t tell how strong he really is. He’s definitely not an ordinary person!” Shi Wei said.

After listening, Xue Feifei shook her head and said, “It shouldn’t be. My master told me that to resist the Sounds of Heaven, one must reach a state of returning to simplicity, along with a pure heart, in order to remain unaffected. No one with such skills could achieve it without at least sixty years of cultivation.” After a pause, Xue Feifei continued, “Actually, I sent people to investigate at the same time as Ouyang Boshu held his press conference. Many of the servers and security guards for that night’s banquet were replaced last minute. If you want to investigate, you can use this clue. But with that person’s influence, it’s better not to even try. Well, I’ve explained everything about Ouyang Boshu! If there’s nothing else, I should go now!” “Wait…” Shi Yundong called out hesitantly.

Xue Feifei stopped in her tracks and looked straight at Shi Yundong again, but said nothing.

Facing her gaze, Shi Yundong gritted his teeth, as if making a great effort, and said, “Feifei, Dad knows you’ve been hating me, but I was truly sincere with your mother…” “Enough!” Xue Feifei snapped, cutting him off.

“You’re enough too! How dare you speak to Dad like that? What’s your attitude since you came in? Don’t think just because you have power now you can forget your own biological father…” Shi Wei also shouted.

Shi Wei’s words seemed to infuriate Xue Feifei. Her long hair moved like water and slowly floated upward. Her eyes emitted a dreamy, misty glow. Shi Wei, in turn, reacted fiercely—his clothes billowed as if in a wind, and heat radiated from his hands.

Just as Shi Yundong tried to stop her, Xue Feifei stretched out one hand, releasing energy from her fingers. Five spiral-shaped water waves suddenly appeared in the air and shot toward Shi Wei.

Shi Wei had already prepared his palms, pushing forward to meet them. With a “bang…”, he was sent flying backward as if with no resistance, landing squarely on the sofa behind him and becoming immobile.

Although Shi Yundong was shocked, he didn’t rush to check on Shi Wei. From the way he landed on the sofa, he knew his daughter hadn’t intended to kill him.

At that moment, Xue Feifei’s cold words rang out again: “Nightlang is full of arrogance. Don’t think that with your meager skills you can show off here. You’re still far from enough. But considering the way you called me ‘sister’ when you entered, I still advise you—there’s always someone better out there. Don’t go too far. Be a playboy who buys whatever he can afford; if he can’t get it, don’t try to force it. Otherwise, with your limited abilities, if you provoke the wrong people, not even your life will be safe!” “Feifei…” Shi Yundong tried to interject, but Xue Feifei cut him off: “No need to say more. I understand what you mean. Someone will contact you about the funds tomorrow. Discuss the details with them…” “Feifei, I know. I owe you and your mother too much. But given my family background, all I can do is provide you with material support. I can never give your mother a proper status,” Shi Yundong said, seemingly growing old all at once.

Xue Feifei, who had already turned around, paused for a moment after hearing this. Lowering her head, she said, “Do you think I’m helping you because of the measly money you gave us every month? If it weren’t for the little sincerity you still have toward Mom, and Mom’s last wishes, I wouldn’t even help you—I could kill you!” With a fierce tone, Xue Feifei disappeared from Shi Yundong’s sight without looking back…

…

Chu Tianyu carried a small bag, followed by a group of people—from the Ouyang family and Chen Lao’s side—all there to see him off. To be honest, when Chu Tianyu suggested going home for the New Year, it had troubled Ouyang Ziyi. Unexpectedly, she didn’t insist at all, nor did she say she would follow him back. Instead, she kept expressing her affection and reluctance.

Ouyang Ziyi also struggled to hide her reluctance. If not for her father’s talk with her last night, how could she have acted this way? She would have long carried a small bag and followed Chu Tianyu to meet his “in-laws”!

It turned out that last night, while Chu Tianyu was meeting with his grandfather’s subordinates and Ouyang Ruolin’s master to greet them, Ouyang Boshu pulled Ziyi aside in the study and spoke to her.

“Ziyi, Daddy knows what you feel. You’re a smart girl too, so I won’t beat around the bush!” With a serious expression, Ouyang Boshu continued, “Have you thought about how to be with Chu Tianyu? Have you considered his actual situation? The power he possesses, the influence he wields, his family background, and the fact that he’s already engaged? Love can make people forget everything or escape from everything, but in the end, one must face reality!” Ouyang Ziyi lowered her head, unable to speak, after being asked several questions in a row by Ouyang Boshu. Ouyang Boshu knew that with his daughter’s intelligence, she should understand what he meant, so he didn’t say anything more and simply waited quietly for her reaction. After a while, Ouyang Ziyi finally raised her head and asked softly, “So what do you think, Daddy?” “Hehe, my good girl, you’ve asked the right person! When it comes to love between men and women, your daddy is an expert. Back in the day…” Ouyang Boshu said in a lighter tone to ease the atmosphere.

“Okay, okay, Daddy, just tell me now!” “Oh, now! Then Daddy has to ask you, what kind of person do you see Chu Tianyu as?” At the mention of Chu Tianyu, Ouyang Ziyi felt a sense of sweetness in her heart. After thinking for a while, she said, “Well, I can’t really put it into words. In one word, he’s great!” “Sigh, those involved are often confused! Let Daddy explain for you. I won’t go into how capable your beloved Chu Tianyu is, but in terms of personality, he’s definitely someone who appears gentle on the outside but is strong on the inside. He’s usually polite and tolerant of everything, but if you cross his limits, he can destroy everything. Moreover, from what your sister Xin and I have seen, he’s also a person with a strong sense of responsibility. I wonder what force or person could shape someone like him—after all, an individual’s ability is directly proportional to their self-control! Clearly, your Chu Tianyu has achieved this, and done it well. Don’t be fooled by his easy-going nature and lack of opinions; no one can affect his firm will! Daddy knows you want to go with him this time, but it’s not that Daddy wants to stop you—it’s that you can’t. Not only this time, but in the future as well, you must not impose any sense of restraint on him. All you need to do is give silent dedication and endless care without expecting anything in return. Only then can you receive the greatest rewards and the same endless love. For Chu Tianyu, no restraint is his greatest restraint! Give him some time, some space, let him handle his own affairs, and your role is to show appropriate love, not get entangled. I believe you understand the reasoning!” Ouyang Boshu spoke at length.

Ouyang Ziyi listened while pondering her father’s profound words, especially the phrase “No restraint is his greatest restraint!” which kept her deep in thought.

After a long while, Ouyang Ziyi finally raised her head, gave a sly smile, and teased her father, “Huh, I didn’t realize Daddy was also an expert in love! At least you’re better than my brother.” Hearing this, Ouyang Boshu finally relaxed, knowing that Ziyi had fully understood. He also joked, “Of course! Back in the day, your daddy was… Hey, hey, Ziyi, Ziyi, don’t go! I haven’t finished yet…”

After saying goodbye to everyone and sitting alone on the plane, Chu Tianyu felt extremely complex emotions. Although his trip to Hong Kong had been a success, those few short days—both the experiences he had gone through and the changes in his own state of mind—had brought him significant gains. Especially his relationship with Zi Yi, which still seemed incredibly sweet in retrospect. What was even more precious was Ouyang Zi Yi’s understanding and support for him to go home for the New Year, which brought him great comfort yet also a hint of distress…
“Sigh, no wonder books say that romantic relationships are the most complicated things! There’s my fiancée Qin Nianran, my confidant Li Rou, and now Ouyang Zi Yi. How should I face them all from now on? Headache, such a headache! Maybe I should consult an expert on love.” At that moment, Chu Tianyu suddenly began to miss greatly the so-called “grandpa of love affairs” who was known for his exploits in the world of romance…