Lei Jie didn’t even look at the blonde: “The waiter said you brought a Chinese doll tonight, I thought you had changed your taste!?” Lei Jie sat down casually, indirectly probing. “Chinese doll? You mean Ou Tong? Haha, I wouldn’t dare mess with her! She’s Kai’s most precious cousin, she just left!” Ao Ni laughed. “Really? With your gold card, I thought she was your date!” Lei Jie continued casually. “The little girl got bored watching us gamble, so I sent her for a SPA. Who knew she’d complain of dizziness and left with her brother shortly after!” “Hmm!” Lei Jie got his answer. Knowing who she came with and her name, he could quickly find out everything about her…
“Deal the cards, it’s been a while since I played… I wonder if I’m rusty.” “Do you need to be so humble with your card skills?” Shao Hui teased. “Hehe, let’s start!” [Side Story: Star Dream Adventure: IX. Complex Thoughts]
“Feeling very uncomfortable?” Kai asked, driving while raising the convertible’s roof, glancing at the silent Ou Tong with concern. “It’s okay… just the air in the SPA area might be a bit stuffy… I’ll feel better with some fresh air…” Ou Tong leaned against Kai’s shoulder, her eyes on the neon lights outside the window, the dazzling city that never sleeps, the flirting couples on the street, the occasional blast of music… Watching the constantly changing unfamiliar buildings and faces outside… they were all happier than her, weren’t they? At least, they were free… Ou Tong suddenly felt nostalgic… Although she was materially and outwardly wealthy to the point of envy, spiritually, her heart was barren, longing for warmth, and ached with loneliness. The only warmth in her world was from her aunt’s family and her late mother… and… the person who once protected her in Kai’s stead… Now, with everything unveiled, that person had become the chains that bound her, akin to the family’s vicious cycle she always deeply despised and avoided… making her want to escape, forcing her to escape… she didn’t want the tragic fate her mother had…
“Tong… you have something on your mind!” Kai stated, eyes on the road, not as a question but as an observation. “Yes!” She didn’t deny it, continuing to look outside. “Tell me… we are the closest people in this world… Tong, do you still need to guard against me?” Still not looking at Ou Tong, Kai said softly. “Sigh… Kai… did you know? Teng is actually him!” Ou Tong sighed softly. Kai’s eyes flickered, his brows furrowed deeply: “So you ran away?” “Yes!” Ou Tong nodded. “After three years together… you… don’t love him?” Kai’s lips tightened, his heart tense. “I don’t know… but… at least not enough to accept fate…” Ou Tong murmured, rubbing Kai’s shoulder. Her heart softened; she didn’t love him! Kai smiled faintly, still focused on the road: “What kind of man would Tong fall in love with?” “If Kai wasn’t my brother, I would love you…” Ou Tong pressed her face against Kai’s arm and whispered. Kai fell silent… He kissed Ou Tong’s hair gently without saying a word… He then turned back and continued to drive forward… only stepping harder on the gas… using speed to vent the ripples of helplessness in his heart… Blood ties… a more merciless shackle than family… However, Tong, do you know? Actually, I have fallen in love… If you choose to love me, even if you are my sister, I would never let go… In fact, the most important reason I left Hong Kong three years ago, leaving Tong behind, was that I discovered this growing, taboo affection in my heart, so I took the opportunity of my father’s family’s request to leave and avoid the burgeoning, intense love in my heart… So, my departure then was just an escape to force myself to let go… And now, upon seeing her again, my feelings remain unchanged, as does the insurmountable blood chasm between us… How should he choose… Kai’s heart was lost…
Japan – “Welcome back, Young Master!” In a traditional Japanese estate, ancient and solemn, nestled among the ancient pine and cypress trees… Servants in kimonos bowed respectfully, lining the path from the courtyard to the corridor. The man, dressed in black, walked at the forefront with a proud stride. His tall, athletic figure, jet-black short hair, and a stern, perfect face with sharp, deep black eyes focused ahead, his thin lips pressed together, he coldly asked his aide, “Ichiro, still no news of the young lady?”
“Yes, the housekeeper in charge of the young lady’s life in Hong Kong and her family in Japan have no news of her!” Ichiro replied respectfully.
“Entry and exit records?”
“There’s no record of the young lady’s name in the entry and exit information,” Ichiro said.
“Keep looking!” The man stopped abruptly, forcefully spitting out three words.
“Yes!” Ichiro knew well that such a tone meant the young master was very angry… “I’ll go right away!” Ichiro bowed, turned, and left. The man stood in the classical corridor, with his silent subordinates and servants behind him… His broad eyes gazed at the lush ancient trees and the cherry blossoms scattering in the garden… Tong… Even knowing you hate this approach… I won’t let go… Because, from the first glance three years ago, it was destined that you would be the only family arrangement I would willingly accept, Sato Mikado! Since I’ve accepted it, you cannot avoid it!
“Sir, the information I’ve gathered on Miss Ou Tong is quite strange. Apart from her age, name, nationality, and education, there’s nothing on her parents or family background,” Andre said, standing beside Reggie, holding a piece of A4 paper with scant details, puzzled. He was even more puzzled about why Reggie, on a whim, had him investigate a woman they met at the club. What he didn’t know was that Reggie had already seen Ou Tong at the airport…
“Is that so? Andre, if we can’t find anything through normal channels, what does that suggest?” Reggie took the document with interest, not really looking at it, but raising an eyebrow to ask Andre.
“It suggests she’s from an unusual family or has an extraordinary background!” Andre knew Reggie had his suspicions, but still answered dutifully, “Perhaps, your encounter with her at the club was part of a conspiracy!” Andre’s expression turned serious as he speculated. It was his duty as Reggie’s personal aide to always be vigilant about potential dangers around Reggie!
“Hehe… I thought the same… but I don’t believe she has any ulterior motives…” Reggie looked at Ou Tong’s recent photo on the document, recalling their two bizarre encounters… A little rabbit, both panicked and somewhat fiercely pitiful… What harm could she do? Or what deep schemes could lie behind those beautiful, watery eyes? … With a wild grin, he thought otherwise!
“Sir… Are you interested in her?” Andre asked.
“Hehehe… Interest… Perhaps… Yes…” Reggie leaned back in his chair, perhaps this interesting little rabbit could soothe the void left by the little wildcat in his heart… But, after experiencing true love, could a girl he’s only met twice really divert his love for Ye Ye? Closing his rebellious eyes, the image that lingered in his mind was of him and Ye Ye, tenderly embracing and kissing in the gardens of Yunnan… No… No one could replace Ye Ye’s unparalleled charm in his heart… No! Reggie squinted his eyes, crumpling the document and throwing it into a wastebasket in a beautiful arc… Although he shouldn’t, subconsciously, he refused to let anything distract him from his silent, devoted love for Ye Ye… He still preferred to quietly cherish it in his heart… He didn’t know when he would let go, but this was the first time he had fallen for a woman, and his heart couldn’t settle that quickly…
