Chapter Twenty

  "Director of Rehabilitation Center, Shen Yue."

  Si Lu Chen's gaze remained fixed on Wang Shao Ke's expression. It was clear that upon hearing this name, Wang Shao Ke's face sank.

  Because of having less contact with Shen Lue, Xiang Qian Tong didn't understand what this sentence meant at all.

  "Shao Ke, what do you think?" Si Luo Chen put down his teacup and walked over to Wang Shao Ke's side, looking into her eyes and asking calmly, "You know her, don't you?"

  When Shen Lue first met at the rehabilitation center, this woman made a hint. Si Luo Chen had always been suspicious of this, although he didn't understand her purpose. But from Wang Shaoke's expression, Si Luo Chen could confirm that they were more than just acquaintances.

  "...... Is she here?" Wang Shaokuo asked with a bad expression, as if he didn't dare to believe it was true.

  Si Luo Chen nodded in response.

  "Shao Ke, do you know Miss Shen?" Xiang Qian Tong didn't understand what the two people were talking about and interrupted to ask.

  Wang Shaokuo nodded in response. It had been over ten months since Shen Lue left last time, and he had quietly run to the United States without a word, looking somewhat unhappy.

  "What's Shen Yue's background?" Si Luo Chen crossed his arms, with a tone of inquiry.

  Wang Shaokuo paused for a moment, let out a light sigh, and shook his head slightly: "Can't find it."

  It's hard to imagine that these three words would come out of Wang Shaokuo's mouth, her ability had already been fully demonstrated in the previous moment. She used only one week to thoroughly investigate all the secrets of the Gu family, but surprisingly, she couldn't find anything about Shen Yue!

  Who would believe?

  "Can't find it?" Qian Tong asked in puzzlement.

  Wang Shaokuo's eyebrows were slightly furrowed as she lit the pipe in her hand, taking a deep drag. In this matter, Shen Lue was forever a thorn in her heart.

  "All the information I found was false." The voice was very soft.

  Things have completely exceeded Qian Tong's imagination. Aren't these plots only found in blockbuster movies?

  "How long have you known her?" Si Luo Chen asked very calmly.

  "Four and a half years."

  When encountering Shen Lue's problem, Wang Shaokuo's emotions were clearly very low, and even his voice carried a hint of heaviness.

  Qian Tong had already sensed Shen Lue's ferocity and mysteriousness from their conversation. From the moment they first met, she felt that every word, expression, and even movement of Shen Lue's had a purpose behind it. Could someone like this be trusted? Was it possible to entrust Gu Qing's safety to this person?

  "Lu Chen, are you sure Miss Shen is willing to help us find Gu Qing, or if this person is trustworthy?" Xiang Qian Tong asked.

  Si Luchen knew about Qian Tong's concerns and cast his gaze towards Wang Shaokuo.

  Feeling Si Luochen's gaze and also hearing Xiang Qian's doubts, Wang Shaokuo let out another sigh, his head slightly nodding: "Although it can't be investigated, however... she can be trusted."

  Having obtained Wang Shaokuo's affirmation, he took out his mobile phone and looked at Xiang Qian Tong, asking: "Since Shaokuo believes in her, let's try once, okay?"

  I really like Si Luo Chen's thoughtfulness, this woman will consider others' feelings when doing anything, even if it's about other people's business.

  Xiang Qian Tong also deeply knew that without their help, she couldn't have done anything.

  Toward Xia Zhe, Chen nodded in agreement.

  Having obtained Qian Tong's consent, a number was broadcast directly, and the phone connected after a while.

  Wang Shaokui stood there with a pipe in his mouth, frowning and staring at the phone with a bad expression.

  "Doctor Shen, it's rare that you'd call me proactively. Are you inviting me to have a midnight snack?" Shen Lue answered the phone without any surprise and smiled.

  "If you have time to eat supper, it's fine. There are some things that I just happen to want to ask Miss Shen for help with. I wanted to find someone." Si Lu Chen's voice was very light.

  "Looking for someone? Shouldn't you be looking for the police instead? I'm just a rehabilitation center director, are you looking for someone from our center or is it the doctor who's looking for someone?"

  "The person I'm looking for is Gu Shi's heir, Gu Qing. Miss Shen shouldn't be unfamiliar with him, should she?"

  The other party was silent on the phone for a moment and said, "I don't know what kind of relationship Miss Gu has with Dr. Si, why do you want to find her?"

  "If Miss Shen has time, we can meet up and chat. Dr. Xiang will also come, and there's another friend." As he spoke, Si Luochen's gaze swept over Wang Shaokang.

  Wang Shaokuo furrowed his brow: “……”

  "It's been a long time since I've seen a doctor, so send me the address and I'll go after I've tidied up." Shen Lüe's voice was laced with a hint of laziness and implication.

  "I don't think I can give Miss Shen too much time. If possible, it's best to arrive within half an hour." Si Luochen glanced at Xiang Qiong coldly and said.

  "Alright, see you in a bit."

  After hanging up the phone, Si Luo Chen sent a message to Shen Lue and said lightly: "The meeting place has been arranged. We will set off in ten minutes. Qian Tong, go to the study room to find some information about Gu Qing, it might be useful." At this moment, she was like a wise military strategist.

  Xiang Qian Tong nodded and returned to the study, while Si Luo Chen stood up and walked in front of Wang Shao Ke. His icy eyes looked up, his gaze as sharp as an ice knife, expressionlessly saying: "Shao Ke, there are some things that I think you can be honest with me about."

  Wang Shaokuo's hair stood on end as he stared blankly at the ground, and compared to knowing that Shen Lue was here, the Si Luochen in front of him was even more terrifying.

  The three of them walked out with the printed materials towards Qian Tong's home in Manhattan, Central Park on Fifth Avenue, New York.

  Even at midnight, there are still many people who come here for a date or to have fun.

  Three beautiful women with different personalities and tall figures gathered together at the same time. Even in the United States, they would attract a lot of attention and frequent sideways glances.

  Walking into the depths of the park, Shen Lüo wore a coffee-colored windbreaker with a light blue shirt underneath, the collar turned outwards. Her linen pants were straight and she stood by the pool. The moonlight reflected off the water's surface onto her delicate face, paired with her medium-length hair, both neutral and sensual. If it weren't for the two tall men following behind her, perhaps someone would have come to flirt with her in a little while.

  "Miss Shen." Si Luo Chen was the first to approach Shen Yue.

  Shen Yue heard the voice and turned around with a smile: "Dr. Si."

  Her eyes swept over the people behind her, including Xiang Qian Tong and Wang Shao Ke, but her gaze didn't linger on Wang Shao Ke. Instead, it returned to Xiang Qian Tong, a smile spreading across her face as she greeted him: "Dr. Xiang, long time no see."

  "Long time no see, Miss Shen. Here's the information on Gu Quan, I didn't think I'd have to trouble you for help." Xiang Qian Tong knew that since Shen Lue had agreed to come, she would definitely be willing to lend a hand, so she decided to directly hand over the file to her.

  Si Luo Chen, who was standing beside her, gave a seemingly smiling yet not quite smiling glance at this thick-skinned woman.

  Shen Yue smiled and took the file: "No trouble, I just don't know what kind of relationship Miss Gu has with Dr. Xiang, to be so worried about her safety." He intentionally emphasized 'worried' and 'safety'.

  "Just friends." Xian Tong replied.

  "It's really great to have a doctor like that who values relationships and righteousness. Having a friend like Doctor is truly an honor." As he spoke, his gaze swept over to Si Luochen.

  Cai Luo Chen stood there expressionlessly, seeing Shen Lue look at himself, and said lightly: "It's not just these, more importantly, Dr. Xiang is Miss Gu's father's psychologist, if handled improperly, it may have more serious consequences."

  Shen slightly restrained his smile, nodded, indicating understanding, and asked: "After the discovery, did you notify us first or take the person away first?"

  "Gu Qian's safety comes first, it's best if you can take him away first," said Xiang Qi Tong.

  Shen nodded slightly and handed the file to the two men behind him, whispering a few words. The two men nodded in understanding and turned to leave.

  Seeing the two people leave, Shen Lue looked around and his expression returned to normal. He smiled and said: "I thought Dr. Si would invite me for a midnight snack, but instead he brought me here. I guess there's no midnight snack..."

  "The air is good here, come and take a walk to relieve stress, it's not easy to get mental illness." His eyes scanned towards Wang Shaokuo who had been standing behind him without making a sound, and said: "I'm thirsty, let's go buy some water first."

  "Miss Shen, what would you like to drink?"

  "Whatever."

  Si Luo Chen nodded and said: "Let me decide on Sha Ke's water." After finishing, he pulled Xiang Qian Tong's arm and left.

  Wang Shaokai: "......"

  By the pool at this time there were only Shen Lue and Wang Shaoke. One had a smile hanging from the corner of his mouth, while the other had a gloomy expression.

  "We meet again, Wang Shaokuo." Shen Lue approached them naturally after they walked far away, saying softly.

  Wang Shaokuo's expression was somewhat cold, and he asked: "What do you want to do?"

  Shen Yue pulled Wang Shaoke into his arms, resting his chin on his shoulder and whispered: "I want to hold you."

  "...I was asking you why you're here." The tone of voice had obviously softened a lot the moment he was hugged by Shen Yue.

  "Is it you who called me here?" Shen smiled slightly and stood up straight, staring at Wang Shaokuo's furrowed brow, and continued: "Or is it that Shaokuo wants to understand me?"

  Not wanting to bother with this woman's words, he fell silent for a moment before turning serious and saying: "What exactly do you plan on doing to Luochen?"

  Shen Lüe's dark eyes stared fixedly at Wang Shaokuo.

  Wang Shaokuo felt a pang in his heart as he was looked at by her with that kind of gaze, why did he see a hint of bitter waves in Shen Lue's eyes.

  "Then how did you know me?" Shen Lue asked back.

  Wang Shaokuo was taken aback.

  "It's been four and a half years since that incident, you helped investigate but ended up discovering me. However, you couldn't find out anything about me, so you took the initiative to come find me. As they say, 'how can you catch a tiger cub without entering the tiger's lair?' Am I wrong, Shao Ke?" Shen Lue's voice was as gentle as water, yet carried a hint of chilliness.

  Wang Shaokuo furrowed her brow, she hated the way this woman saw through things. She had long since seen all of this for herself, and in front of her, she was just a child telling lies to an adult. Clearly knowing your lies, everything you say is deceiving people, but she still smiled and responded to you, tolerating you.

  This is a humiliation for Wang Shaokun.

  Biting her teeth, she wanted to leave Shen Yue's arms, but found that the woman held her tightly: "Do you want to leave without answering my question?"

  The more Wang Shaokuo looked at this strange and eerie face and smile, the angrier he became.

  She hated her, disliked her, and yet... wanted to understand her!

  "Right! You're not wrong, I've been trying my best to get close to you, because I don't know who you are, what your background is, or anything about you. You're like a non-existent person in this world, am I wrong to protect my friends? You clearly knew I had an ulterior motive for getting close to you, so why are you still treating me like this!" Wang Shaokuo said, almost losing his composure, panting heavily and his body trembling slightly.

  Goodbye.

  "Because..." Shen Yue looked at her, not only didn't get angry but instead smiled lightly with a hint of relief: "I'm just an ordinary person too."