{"id":8122,"date":"2026-08-31T08:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=8122"},"modified":"2026-08-31T08:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:38:13","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-96","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/08\/31\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-96\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama &#8211; Chapter 96"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When Ye Wangxing rushed out, besides the Shi family of three, the other two people present, after pausing for a moment, also immediately got up and rushed toward the door.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The younger cousin frantically apologized to her second cousin in her heart, but she really had no choice. She genuinely did not want to sit with the Shi family\u2014after all, the Shi family had been strange from beginning to end.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">From the Shi parents to Shi Xuanzhu, there was really not a single normal one!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To be honest, the Shi parents were fine. They were old-fashioned, and when she had started working before, many of the clients across the table were like that. So she had long since mastered the skill of letting such words go in one ear and out the other.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014The key was her eldest cousin-in-law!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The younger cousin recalled Shi Xuanzhu\u2019s gaze and shivered suddenly. Honestly, it was scarier than a horror movie.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She did not want to recall it further, fearing she might have nightmares that night. She immediately followed her eldest cousin outside and just happened to hear her second cousin speaking coldly into the phone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026I just asked you to return abroad to handle family business. What nonsense are you telling the reporters?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Although his tone was calm, anyone could hear the anger radiating from the beautiful young man.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The younger cousin pulled her eldest cousin aside, finding a spot where they did not have to go back inside but could still hear what Ye Wangxing was saying. She silently apologized to her second cousin again, but considering the special situation in the room, she hoped he would not blame them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Actually, the younger cousin still felt somewhat grateful to her cousin-in-law candidate. At least his actions had rescued them from that terrifying scene just now.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Although it came at the cost of her second cousin\u2019s social embarrassment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But at least they did not have to suffer psychological damage, she thought with relief.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, as the conversation between Ye Wangxing and the person on the phone grew deeper, the younger cousin took out her phone and opened the news link.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">While Song Yun still anxiously watched Ye Wangxing and occasionally looked back, worried the Shi family might catch up, the younger cousin had already finished reading the entire news article.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After reading it, the younger cousin\u2019s expression froze for a moment, and then she looked at her second cousin with a face full of sympathy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She could hardly imagine how wild the subsequent news coverage and comments would be.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The younger uncle was going to hand over his inheritance to his sister-in-law, whose husband, the younger uncle\u2019s elder brother, had died just last year. Their relationship even involved high-society power struggles over family business, coupled with some subtle government influence.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The younger cousin counted on her fingers for a long time, analyzing all the involved factors, then looked at her cousin with a gaze that combined sympathy with awe.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Her second cousin\u2019s life was truly legendary\u2014so legendary that even if his last two years of experiences were filmed, a Western production company could make over a hundred episodes out of it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">High-society conflicts, inappropriate relationships between siblings-in-law, political assassinations\u2026 all kinds of elements, as complete as possible.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even the protagonists of romantic entanglements were more than one, making it perfect for a 100-episode or even multi-hundred-episode drama!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This kind of soap opera her mother would definitely love to watch.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The younger cousin quickly withdrew her thoughts the next second, and her gaze toward her second cousin carried a trace of guilt.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Meanwhile, Song Yun did not know what the younger cousin was thinking. He was still worried about the Shi family catching up. Fortunately, Shi Xuanzhu just sent him a message in his usual tone, letting him know that they had some matters today and would go home first, and any issues could be discussed in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He even asked Song Yun very gently if he needed any help.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Looking at the usual type of message, Song Yun\u2019s expression was complicated. He stared at the screen for a long while, then said nothing, only sending an \u201cok\u201d emoji and turning off his phone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, even seeing Shi Xuanzhu\u2019s WeChat avatar hurt his eyes. He did not know whether it counted as domestic abuse, but he did not want to see anything related to Shi Xuanzhu for the time being.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He even felt that Shi Xuanzhu\u2019s previous emotional infidelity was no longer a big deal\u2014if he could maintain normal behavior as before, then emotional infidelity was just that.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun closed his eyes, deciding to kick Shi Xuanzhu out of his mind for now, otherwise, he felt his thoughts would remain unclean.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After clearing Shi Xuanzhu from his mind, Song Yun felt much better. Still, when he looked at Ye Wangxing, his expression carried a trace of concern.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After all, Ye Wangxing did not look happy, and his furrowed brows suggested that the situation was difficult to handle.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And the extremely fast pace of Ye Wangxing\u2019s next words proved this point.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014Huh? A temporary measure? Why did I not know that there were tricky problems in the overseas company requiring you to use such a temporary measure to divert public attention? Or did our factory get burned, and you suppressed the news so that the stock price would not drop?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing spoke with a trace of sarcasm, but after hearing the voice on the other end, his brows tightened into a knot.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">His tone shifted from sarcasm to seriousness mixed with confusion.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026Are you serious?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At this point, the voice of Will on the other end, usually pretending to be pitiful, grew louder. The younger cousin and Song Yun heard some keywords.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWangxing\u2026 situation\u2026 tricky\u2026 reporters\u2026 can\u2019t\u2026 we need\u2026 attract everyone\u2019s attention\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The messages from the other side came intermittently, but Song Yun gradually understood what had happened.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Apparently, a major problem had occurred overseas, forcing the younger uncle to use the rumors with Ye Wangxing to distract the reporters from the news\u2014a common tactic. But what kind of incident had made this usually unflappable younger uncle so nervous?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The younger cousin beside Song Yun also realized this and looked on with curiosity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cBut I still found it hard to understand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At that moment, Ye Wangxing spoke, and Song Yun and the younger cousin both perked up their ears.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man spoke in an incredulous tone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014Why would reporters be interested in Kaizer\u2019s walk-in closet, and even know about the theft from it???\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun and the younger cousin\u2019s first reaction was that they had misheard, but then the situation on the other end of the phone confirmed they had not.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Although mishearing would have been preferable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun and the younger cousin exchanged a glance, simultaneously putting on pained expressions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They both felt that today, the people and the events were somewhat off\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, the person on the other end soon explained clearly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSo rather than saying the closet was personally robbed, it would be more accurate to say that someone opened the wardrobe and, using the owner\u2019s authority, packed up all the clothes and sent them away?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man relaxed his brows, but his face looked even more confused.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cIt\u2019s not that he wanted anything. I remember Kaizer\u2019s walk-in closet had quite a few expensive watches, worth tens of millions, even hundreds of millions. None of those were stolen? Or was that guy just ignorant?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2026The younger cousin, upon hearing this, immediately wore a \u201cI\u2019ll compete with you rich people to the death\u201d expression.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun, meanwhile, looked as bewildered as Ye Wangxing again. Stealing from a walk-in closet but leaving expensive watches\u2014could this be a pervert?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wait, why did I say \u201cagain\u201d?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun began pondering, while the handsome young man on the phone changed his expression once more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014You said that the clothes taken from the walk-in closet were all ones Kaizer liked to wear while alive? Did you even check the logistics? Where exactly were they sent?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man spoke to the other side with some agitation, accidentally pressing the speakerphone button.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Then Song Yun and the younger cousin heard the voice on the other end.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The man, who had previously sounded pitiful like a little begging dog, now spoke with rare seriousness.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026Those clothes were sent to your country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Upon hearing this, the handsome young man froze for a moment, then nearly dropped his phone, as if the man on the other end had said something terrifying\u2014for him, it really was.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He even forgot to turn off the speakerphone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun and the younger cousin shivered.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026Will, don\u2019t joke. You know I can\u2019t handle this kind of shock right now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man\u2019s tone carried a hint of pleading, softening the heart of anyone who heard it, including the man on the other end. He comforted the young man: \u201cIt was probably done by a few of Kaizer\u2019s former subordinates. Last year we removed them from the company, and they have always been thinking about how to reclaim their shares. They likely hired someone to do this.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, the man\u2019s explanation did not convince the young man.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNo, it was Kaizer\u2014his subordinates had already been scared into early retirement. Their biggest challenge now is how not to be humiliated by employees they had once mistreated.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man stated resolutely: \u201cIt could only have been Kaizer, and only he would do something like this!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014Just like only you could hack into my home surveillance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun: \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The younger cousin: \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">What kind of life had her second cousin endured over the past two years?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The man on the phone fell silent for a while, then softened his voice: \u201cI\u2019m just worried about you, Wangxing. Even though people in your country are generally nice, what if you run into a pervert? What would you do then?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The man on the other end became more pitiful and more outrageous as he spoke, making Song Yun and the younger cousin both look alarmed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI don\u2019t think there could be a pervert harder to deal with than you four\u2014even the hardest one still wouldn\u2019t rest even lying in the coffin.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man said this calmly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Hearing Ye Wangxing, the man on the other end seemed choked, silent for a long time. Then he quickly changed the topic: \u201cWangxing, this really looks like Kaizer\u2019s doing, but he\u2019s already dead, so\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014It must have been a contingency he set up before he died.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man immediately asked, a little speechless: &#8220;So Kaizer\u2019s last move before dying was just to open his wardrobe and send all his clothes to your country?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As the handsome young man spoke, Assistant Wang appeared, for some reason, looking out of breath and anxious, as if something urgent had happened. This made Song Yun and the little cousin instinctively point him toward Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Before the man across from them could reply, Assistant Wang spoke immediately.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cBoss, all the items from the presidential suite and the large flat you were staying in, as well as all the properties under your name, just arrived from overseas. Every package contains men\u2019s clothing\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At this, Assistant Wang swallowed hard, his face showing a look of fear.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014After comparison, all these clothes belonged to Mr. Kaizer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Alongside Assistant Wang\u2019s voice, a man on the phone added: \u201c\u2014Doesn\u2019t this behavior perfectly match my brother\u2019s personality?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man fell silent.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The man on the phone then delivered the final blow.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWangxing, what do you think is the likelihood that he would properly address this in his will and hire mercenaries to carry it out?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun watched his brother stand still for a long time\u2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014before finally hanging up in anger.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, Song Yun didn\u2019t know whether his brother-in-law was alive or dead, he just moved that night at his brother\u2019s request.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin, carrying some simple luggage, moved into Ye Wangxing\u2019s large flat with him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Originally, she had been a little scared because of rumors of ghosts, but after settling into a guest room with its own bathroom and walk-in closet, she immediately relaxed, letting go of her tightly held money and enjoying the aura of wealth.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun also sighed with relief. After introducing the new Aunt Li to the original housekeeper, he returned to his original secondary bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Only heaven knew how much courage he had mustered to come home this time. To him, his original villa seemed far scarier than the supposedly \u201chaunted\u201d large flat.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Luckily, his brother was considerate, even though he had completely broken down, he still assigned a few bodyguards for him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This was one reason he could bring Aunt Li out safely.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Otherwise, fearing Aunt Li might be mentally harmed there, he wouldn\u2019t have dared to return.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, everything was safe. Although the Shi parents still spoke in old-fashioned ways, when he said he wanted to reconnect with his brother, they shut up.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Though their glances still seemed a bit\u2026 suggestive, as if he was too restless.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But that didn\u2019t matter, although the looks were uncomfortable, they were normal.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xuanzhu also looked slightly displeased, seemingly wanting to play the emotional card, but Song Yun casually gave a reason: seeing Shi Xuanzhu now still felt a bit disgusting due to his mental\u2026 indiscretion, and he left with Aunt Li.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He left the Shi parents and Shi Xuanzhu to continue their family education alone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thankfully, it was all over. He didn\u2019t have to see Shi Xuanzhu or think about the family matters for now.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun, feeling refreshed, organized his luggage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Yet at night, he still worried about his brother\u2019s situation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014After all, last time, that hand had almost strangled Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But the next morning, Song Yun noticed that Ye Wangxing had slept well, looking refreshed, as if he had undergone a deep sleep massage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">His neck showed no marks or redness.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun watched Ye Wangxing staring silently at a set of clothes already arranged in the walk-in closet. Puzzled, he asked: \u201cWangxing, is there something wrong with this outfit? It\u2019s matched quite well, isn\u2019t it? I see you looking at it for a long time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man\u2019s expression was complex. He looked at the entire outfit\u2014from the shirt to the tie to the shoes. After a long pause, he said: \u201cYes, this outfit is matched very well, it suits me, and I really like this combination.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Before Song Yun could ask again, the handsome young man took a deep breath and continued: \u201c\u2014If it weren\u2019t for the fact that last night these clothes stayed obediently in the wardrobe in their usual places, and this morning I woke up to find them having magically moved to the temporary hanging rack in the walk-in closet\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It took Song Yun a long moment to process what had happened after hearing the young man speak without punctuation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He then looked at the clothes with an expression of shock.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, by the next day, Song Yun had set aside this shock.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cBy the way, big brother, don\u2019t you think my second brother-in-law is kind of capable?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin, holding some files, nudged Song Yun, who had just entered, her eyes full of admiration.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun\u2019s expression was complex, he didn\u2019t reply but just looked toward the office.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He clearly remembered that when he and Ye Wangxing left the chairman\u2019s office, the chairs and all the files had been neatly arranged.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But now\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He watched the handsome young man sitting at the ergonomic chair behind the desk, reading documents, with a very complex expression.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The chair angle was perfectly adjusted, the documents were those Ye Wangxing had said needed attention, and there was a cup of steaming milk tea on the desk\u2014prepared by a nutritionist, healthy but tasty.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All of this had been done within ten minutes of them leaving.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And, as usual, the surveillance cameras showed no one entering or leaving the office.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Only one person could accomplish this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014At least among the people Song Yun knew.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">His brother-in-law, already dead, who had worsened Ye Wangxing\u2019s psychological condition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In fact, when Song Yun had seen the arranged clothes the previous night, he had already thought about which temples could perform exorcisms. If necessary, he could have asked Fa Cai to test blood for \u201cblack dog blood.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This already deceased brother-in-law served Ye Wangxing impeccably. Such things had happened more than once: morning outfits arranged, office chairs adjusted\u2014all done without anyone noticing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing\u2019s sleep had been excellent, and he had even gained some muscle. His originally slim frame had not changed much, only his thighs and upper body had filled out slightly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He looked more aesthetically pleasing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thinking of this, Song Yun sighed and said to the little cousin: \u201cLet it be. From now on, just consider this normal and ignore it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin nodded, simply thinking of her second brother-in-law as a diligent young man, and casually told her friends in the chat group.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After all, they had never heard of a \u201chaunted\u201d luxury flat before. Their first reaction was disbelief that such a wealthy place could be haunted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNot really a ghost. It\u2019s my friend\u2019s deceased partner. He went a little crazy the first day, but after that, he was obedient\u2014matching clothes, adjusting chairs, even making sure coffee didn\u2019t affect health by turning it into milk tea.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Her friends didn\u2019t connect this with Ye Wangxing, since the previous information and Mr. Kaizer\u2019s public image had nothing to do with the diligent behavior.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">While envying the \u201cdivine love,\u201d they reminded the little cousin to prepare items from various religions to ward off evil\u2014just in case.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan also typed in the chat:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2018Of course, it\u2019s best to inform the other party in advance, openly doubt, especially if they have a past record. If the other agrees, great. If not, be cautious.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin nodded frantically and soon prepared numerous items\u2014Eastern, Western, combinations, red, blue.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even small sickle-and-hammer emblems, just in case.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But she didn\u2019t expect the day to come so quickly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The next morning, she was shocked to see her second cousin wearing an oversized shirt.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It wasn\u2019t an artful, designer shirt with large sleeves, but a normal shirt on Ye Wangxing, looking like a child wearing adult clothes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014but her second cousin was already 1.8 meters tall!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026Wangxing&#8230; your shirt?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Seeing the shocked expressions of the little cousin and her brother, the handsome young man rubbed his still sleepy eyes, looked down in confusion, and exclaimed: \u201cKaizer\u2014!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He stormed back into the room, yelling at Kaizer and warning him that this could only happen once.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The next day, Kaizer learned his lesson and didn\u2019t change Ye Wangxing\u2019s shirt\u2014he switched the suit jacket instead.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Which earned him another scolding.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Kaizer seemed to enjoy this, and on the third day, he changed the shirt again.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This time, the handsome young man quietly changed it himself and calmly left with Song Yun and the little cousin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Half a day later, looking at the nearby ocean and the almost empty private beach, the little cousin once again marveled at how rich these people were.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When her second cousin suggested coming to the beach, Assistant Wang immediately arranged first-class tickets for everyone, including the two nannies and their bodyguards.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin, recalling the luxury of first class, vowed to stick close to her second cousin. She then looked at the handsome young man lying on the beach chair\u2014and the three men on the beach doing various activities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She set down her coconut and glanced at the presidential suite.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Inside, a large white shirt hung in the storage room.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It was taken from home that morning, belonging to her second brother-in-law.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin held the coconut, turned back to the ocean, and silently thought: <i>\u201cNow you behave, don\u2019t you?\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Support translation:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/bePatron?u=25191841\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"51\" class=\"wp-image-338 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/become_a_patron_button.png?resize=217%2C51\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 217px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 217\/51;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/lajnaa\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kofi3-3.png?resize=185%2C47\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is kofi3-3.png\" width=\"185\" height=\"47\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 185px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 185\/47;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Ye Wangxing rushed out, besides the Shi family of three, the other two people present, after pausing for a moment, also immediately got up and rushed toward the door. 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