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"I’ve been waiting here specifically for you, and of course, there are some matters I need to explain," Quan Shaoqing said expressionlessly.

It was as if he had returned to the cold and indifferent Young Master Quan of the past.

Gu Xiaoxi nodded without saying much.

She couldn’t stay out for long, though Mi Xi wouldn’t suspect her for now.

But still, caution was necessary. After all, Mi Xi’s influence was not small; he could quickly find out anything he wanted to investigate.

She couldn’t give away any hint of doubt.

Ai Xiang had spent two hours giving Gu Xiaoxi a new disguise.

And Quan Shaoqing had patiently waited for two hours.

Knowing they had things to discuss, Ai Xiang left the space to Gu Xiaoxi and Quan Shaoqing once her work was done.

Ai Xiang’s spacious living room was furnished with antiquities, and several clusters of lush mint leaves by the door were sprouting new buds, looking very vigorous.

Quan Shaoqing stood by the window, his back to Gu Xiaoxi, expressionless as he spoke, "I’ve sent someone to Mi Xi’s residence to take a look.

However, the person I sent hasn’t come back.

There’s definitely something wrong with him.

I hope you won’t act rashly; I’ll send others to investigate further. "

"I’ve been by his side for two months, checking all of his accounts, sales channels, and sources, as well as the online reputation of Sunshine Group.

It is a complete, legitimate public company with no issues.

Of course, Mi Xi’s personality is indeed peculiar.

He possesses a special ability, but I can’t tell which type.

And his home’s curtains have never been opened.

But based on what you’ve said, sending more people would be useless.

It might be better if I find an excuse to go myself," said Gu Xiaoxi sternly.

"Haven’t I told you not to go? How come you’ve become disobedient after just two months on the assignment?" Quan Shaoqing turned and glared at Gu Xiaoxi, his gaze growing deeper.

"I’m just looking to make an excuse to probe around, I won’t act recklessly. If Mi Xi really is problematic, sending more people would only lead to needless casualties," Gu Xiaoxi spoke matter-of-factly.

Quan Shaoqing was silent for a moment before saying, "Are you so sure you’ll be able to come back safely if you go?"

"I’ve been by his side for two months, I know my limits," Gu Xiaoxi stated with conviction.

Then the two of them fell silent for a moment.

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now," Gu Xiaoxi said, turning away with flair.

Quan Shaoqing had wanted to say something, but when the words reached his lips, nothing came out.

He had already forgotten a lot, and her current cold and distant demeanor made him feel alienated and sad.

Gu Xiaoxi’s visit was a brief one, lasting only a few hours.

After leaving Ai Xiang’s place, she wandered around the streets.

Eventually, after buying a bunch of stuff, she returned to the Ye family’s home.

By that time, she thought that Quan Shaoqing should have returned home.

In her room, she turned on the computer and hacked into the hidden cameras in Quan Shaoqing’s house.

Of course, only she knew the IP addresses of those cameras, and she could safely control them without them finding out.

Everything at Jinhua Garden remained unchanged, the housekeeper and nanny had cleaned the house spotlessly.

Winter had passed, and in the spring and summer season, the flowers were blooming, making the villa look like an immortal realm with a full bloom of peach blossoms.

Gu Xiaoxi searched but didn’t see Quan Shaoqing returning home.

Feeling somewhat disappointed, she logged off, deleted the IP address, and finally logged into her Jin account.

Generally, most people are online at night.

As soon as Gu Xiaoxi went online, someone immediately started talking.

[Xiao Xi, what trouble have you run into recently?] asked Su San.

[There’s a bit of trouble. Does anyone know about Mi Xi?] Gu Xiaoxi got straight to the point.

[Mi Xi is a dangerous guy, stay away from him,] chimed in a beggar on the street.

Gu Xiaoxi, puzzled, sent out a question mark.

Then Su San spoke up.

[It’s hard to say, but the word on the street is that he’s very dangerous. He once offended a big shot from the Dark Sect. They sent more than ten top-level assassins to kill him, and not a single one returned.]

The street beggar emphasized, [Top-level assassins, the kind that’s stronger than us. Over ten of them!]

[And?] Gu Xiaoxi stroked her chin. Given what Su San had said, it was certain that Mi Xi was a martial arts master.

[He’s considered the perfect man by many women because he has always been lenient towards them. A few female assassins tried to kill him once, but those women ended up with only slashes on their wrists and were left on the street. They weren’t seriously injured, so they survived.]

Watching the messages, Gu Xiaoxi’s eyes twinkled with curiosity; this was truly inexplicable.

She had to investigate this personally.

After much deliberation, Gu Xiaoxi logged off, planning to feign illness to take another day off tomorrow and examine Mi Xi’s house while he wasn’t home.

When she asked for sick leave, Mi Xi didn’t think much of it and agreed.

...

The next morning.

Gu Xiaoxi only stealthily approached the mansion where he lived after seeing Mi Xi leave home.

The door of Mi Xi’s home was tightly closed, and the three-story mansion had its curtains drawn so tightly that no light could seep through.

Gu Xiaoxi circled around the mansion but found no point of entry.

In other words, it wasn’t very likely for her to sneak in.

Gu Xiaoxi crouched in the bushes, her eyes sparkling with determination.

Suddenly, she saw a small window open on the third floor of the mansion.

It was probably the bathroom window.

Gu Xiaoxi didn’t hesitate to jump up.

The small window was just large enough for her to squeeze through.

Without any hesitation, Gu Xiaoxi lay at the window sill, put on gloves and shoe covers, then cautiously leaped into his bathroom.

Even during the daytime, the interior was pitch dark.

Gu Xiaoxi adjusted to the darkness for a moment before deciding to head to his study first.

The study was easy to find. Following the usual habits of single people, the study would be connected to the bedroom.

Most people prefer the top floor because the air and the view are better.

Gu Xiaoxi pushed the bathroom door open and found herself in the man’s bedroom.

Monochromatic silver-gray, it looked both luxurious and cold.

She searched the room and found nothing unusual apart from everyday items.

So, she moved on to the study.

Maybe because he had just moved in not long ago, the study was very tidy, filled mostly with company accounts and a computer.

Even the bookshelves had no books on them.

Gu Xiaoxi checked the computer first but found nothing.

Eventually, after searching the entire house, she found no signs of anything abnormal.

However, standing in the center of the room, Gu Xiaoxi could distinctly feel a pair of eyes watching her continually from behind.

The longer she stayed, the clearer the sensation became.

But when she turned around several times, she saw nothing behind her.

This inevitably made her think of the bizarre stories Su San and others had told her.

Just when Gu Xiaoxi was about to return to Mi Xi’s bedroom and retreat through the bathroom, a shadow flashed quickly towards her.

Since she didn’t feel any danger, Gu Xiaoxi didn’t intend to expose herself.

The shadow bumped into her, and something hit her head.

It was clear someone wanted to knock her out, but their strength was too feeble, so it lacked force.

Gu Xiaoxi reacted swiftly, then pretended to faint, all the while slightly opening her eyes to steal a peek at the situation in front of her.

To her shock, Gu Xiaoxi saw a boy about five or six years old, dressed in black, with round chubby eyes, long lashes, and a delicate face like a porcelain doll.

Just then, he bared two sharp fangs, aiming to bite her.

Almost instinctively, Gu Xiaoxi shot upright from the floor and caught the little boy by his small chin, demanding, "Who are you?"

"Let me go, let me go..." The little boy, terrified and unclear, struggled fiercely, punching and kicking, but no matter how much he struggled, he was no match for Gu Xiaoxi.

"First, tell me who you are, and I won’t harm you," Gu Xiaoxi said. Since someone had discovered her, her purpose in coming here was to find out the situation.

She must clarify what was going on.

Perhaps once she left this room, she’d be exposed.

After struggling for a long time without being able to move, the boy finally started to explain with a sobbing voice, "My name is Mi Luo. Please, sister, let me go. I have never hurt anyone, and daddy says I can’t be exposed to sunlight, so I spend all my days indoors."

"Mi Luo?" Gu Xiaoxi remembered hearing Mi Xi calling the name ’Luo Luo’ before.

So, it turned out that Mi Xi wasn’t celibate; he already had a son.

"I can let you go, but you can’t cry out or run away. I can be very formidable," Gu Xiaoxi threatened.

Mi Luo, having rarely seen strangers, was shaking with fear at this point and could also feel that Gu Xiaoxi was far more powerful than he was.

Gu Xiaoxi released Mi Luo, who didn’t feel any murderous intent, so he didn’t leave.

He merely wrapped himself up tightly in a black cloak, remaining vigilant as he eyed Gu Xiaoxi.

"Can’t see sunlight and never harmed anyone? Mi Luo, are you a demon?" Gu Xiaoxi asked.

Mi Luo immediately shook his head. "Mi Luo is of the royal family, not a demon."