My Childhood Love: Volume 3

By Wei Liang

"Zhongli Li, you're mine." "Even Ouyang Xuan's confession was so domineering." Ah, don't tease me. "Zhong Li sneered, his gaze falling on his protruding abdomen." There is a small life here, and it belongs to another man.

He knew his ex-husband, who had been in love for five years, could betray him, let alone this foppish young master in the eyes of everyone in Xi City. How could Zhong Li believe him? How could he dare to believe it!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Jun 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9781649556127

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WHO?

CHAPTER 201 - HOW CAN THIS BE

Lin Yao was also in disbelief. How could the smiling girl, the girl he had hurt time and time again, disappear?

Ouyang Xuan stepped on the broken glass step by step. He couldn't hear Xiao successfully exclaiming, nor could he see Lin Yao's infinite regret and self-blame. He only said word by word to Xiao Cheng, Immediately, I'm going to Hai City.

CEO?

How could Xiao Sheng agree? Ji Muyu had returned to Seahold in a sorry state, so how could she take this lying down? Zhong Li was Ji Muyu's final strike. Yet, right now, Ouyang Xuan was actually going to Seahold, which was Ji Muyu's territory.

CEO, why don't you let me go over?

Xiao successfully probed this question, but he knew that it was definitely unnecessary.

The same thing, don't let me say it a second time.

Ouyang Xuan shot a glance at Lin Yao and immediately strode out of his office, leaving Lin Yao alone in the midst of the warm air conditioning.

In the Hai City Police Department, Qi Shengjie could be considered to have used their relationship as classmates. This allowed Ouyang Xuan to properly participate in the investigation of the car accident.

Mr. Ouyang, according to our investigation at the scene, this accident was mainly caused by the truck being too fast, and the car being too slow to dodge, a total of four people were found in the car, including the driver. According to our eyewitnesses, one of them was near the door, and before the truck hit the car, the door was opened, and a woman near the window was thrown out and fell into the river. For the past three days, we have been searching along the river, but unfortunately, we are very sorry.

I'm sorry for what? It goes without saying.

However, Ouyang Xuan believed that Zhongli Li must be waiting for him somewhere.

Zhong Li was truly lucky to have been brought into a secluded village by the river while he was in a coma. A young man who returned late met Zhong Li, who was washed ashore by the river, so he kindly brought her back home.

Zhong Li felt as if his body was being run over by a car. Finally, he opened his eyes.

Miss, you're awake.

A surprised voice was Zhong Li's initial impression.

You are?

Zhong Li sat up with much difficulty. The woman in front of him looked to be about forty years old. She had a pleasantly surprised expression on her face.

Oh, you can just call me Aunt Li, it's my son. He found you by the river, you fell into the river, right? Where is your home? When you recover, we'll send you out.

Perhaps this mountain village was too sealed up, and the closed mountain village always had a group of hospitable people. Although Aunt Li wanted Zhong Li to stay behind, she could see that Zhong Li did not belong to their world.

My home?

Zhong Li was at a loss. That's right, everyone had their own home, but what about him? Why was there no impression at all? Why did he not have all his memories?

Aunt Li saw Zhong Li's blank expression and asked in confusion, Miss, did you run out because of a quarrel with your family? This isn't good, it's the pity of the world's parents.

Under Aunt Li's concerned gaze, Zhong Li finally couldn't hold back the fear in his heart. Aunt Li, I don't have any memories.

You mean, you don't remember what happened before?

Aunt Li never thought that she would hear such news. She thoughtfully looked up and said, When my boy came back, he indeed said he found you by a big rock. Could it be that when you were being washed up by the river, he hit your head?

But why isn't my head hurting?

When Zhong Li heard that his head was injured, he quickly touched it, but other than his fresh hair, there was no other sign of discomfort.

Who knows? I think there is no wound. Since that is the case, you should temporarily stay here. It's just that the conditions here are rather simple and crude.

Aunt Li looked apologetically at Zhong Li.

What are you saying, Aunt Li? I can't thank you enough for taking me in.

Zhong Li surveyed his surroundings. This was a simple bedroom. The walls were red brick, and there wasn't even a painting on the wall. It was a simple double bed, a writing desk, a chair, and nothing else.

Zhong Li wanted to get off the bed, but was stopped by Aunt Li.

Miss, please rest a bit more. Although there aren't any wounds, your memories were lost for no reason. You must have suffered some internal injuries.

Aunt Li's face was benevolent. For some reason, Zhongli Li felt like he had found his mother.

Then thank you, Aunt Li.

Zhong Li also felt a bit dizzy, so he decided to sleep. Perhaps when he woke up, all of his memories would come back.

On the other hand, three days quietly went by at the Hai City police station, yet they still gained nothing. Ouyang Xuan, along with the police searching staff, carefully searched the river where Zhong Li had fallen into.

Mr. Ouyang, the time for the search has passed. According to the rules, we will not invest any more manpower or resources.

The uniformed young policeman wanted to ask for your condolences, but seeing Ouyang Xuan's sorrowful expression, he swallowed his words back down his throat.

How is this possible? I don't believe in a living person.

Ouyang Xuan immediately said, Then let's continue searching downstream. I believe Li'er will be waiting for me somewhere. She'll be waiting for me to go and save her.

Mr. Ouyang, we've already reached the deepest part of the ocean. If we go any further down, we'll directly join the sea.

The young policeman wanted to say that in the vast ocean, if he were to find someone who had been missing for three days, he would probably just be a silent corpse.

Ouyang Xuan sat on the ice-cold ground, all of the spirit in his body drained away, leaving only an empty shell. How could he possibly believe that the woman who smiled at him, that heartbroken woman, would disappear in the blink of an eye?

Ouyang Xuan didn't believe it, and Xiao Cheng, who came with Ouyang Xuan, didn't believe it either. At the same time, he didn't dare to imagine what would happen to Ouyang Xuan if Zhong Li died.

At this moment, Ouyang Xuan really wanted to hack Ji Muyu into a thousand pieces, but he had to worry about Ouyang Lan. If Ji Muyu really wanted to fight to the death, then the first to suffer would be Ouyang Lan.

Thousands of thoughts passed through Ouyang Xuan's mind. In the end, he steeled his heart and stood up from the ground, trying his best to stand tall and straight like a pine tree. He said to Xiao successfully, Order a plane ticket back to Xi City. I want the fastest flight.

Xiao successfully sighed in his heart. The calmer Ouyang Xuan looked, the greater the storm brewing in his heart. He silently prayed to Ji Muyu, You better pray for good fortune.

CHAPTER 202 - DECIDE TO BUILD A HOUSE

No matter what Xiao Cheng thought, the most important thing was to carry out Ouyang Xuan's orders and leave the police station.

The young policeman wanted to go up and console him, but seeing Ouyang Xuan's calm expression, it seemed as if nothing had happened, so he swallowed his words of consolation.

Ouyang Xuan thanked the police as usual. After completing the relevant procedures, he left the police station. It was as if the grieving man wasn't him. Everything was just a delusion of the police.

The remaining policemen looked at each other.

Ouyang Xuan returned to Xi City as fast as he could and made a series of preparations. However, he was still delayed for an entire day. After everything was settled, he stared blankly at the picture of Zhong Li's smiling face on his desk.

Xiao successfully pushed open the door and saw Ouyang Xuan lost in thought. He let out a small sigh and walked up to the desk. He said, CEO, everything will be handled according to your instructions.

Ouyang Xuan slightly nodded his head. He seemed to be asking Xiao successfully, but also to himself, Do you think Li'er will find my presence too late?

Shaw wanted to say something, but how could he bear it? Xiao successfully found out, but Ouyang Xuan was still holding onto his hope. He suddenly recalled the series of things that he had done according to Ouyang Xuan's instructions, and felt a burst of fear.

Seeing Xiao Cheng's bewildered expression, Ouyang Xuan smiled bitterly and said, You guessed it right? Indeed, it's just as you think. Even if I'm not here right now, Hui Teng will still be able to function normally. It's just that if I'm still not back in a month, then call Ouyang Lan or grandpa back from abroad. When the time comes, give this letter to him."

CEO, think about it again?

Xiao successfully had a bitter taste in his mouth. How could Ouyang Xuan not be in charge of this company? Besides, Zhong Li really wasn't in a good position either.

I'll leave Hui Teng with you for one month.

Ouyang Xuan stood up and walked around the desk to Xiao Cheng. He patted Xiao Cheng's shoulder and said, I'll be counting on you for this month.

Xiao successfully stared at Ouyang Xuan's departing back and sighed once more.

Ouyang Xuan disappeared from everyone's line of sight. According to his own explanation, because Zhong Li left in anger, he had to go into seclusion to cultivate as well. Because the Wanxiang Corporation was still doing everything in an orderly manner, no one suspected that Ouyang Xuan had long since left Xi City.

Regardless of whether others believed it or not, Lin Yao did not believe it.

In the chairman's office at the top floor of the Rising Sun Tower, Lin Yong Zong looked at Lin Yao, who was sitting upright, and Qin Lin Hai, who was smiling faintly, and felt a headache coming on.

Deputy General Manager Qin, I didn't expect that the chairman would think so highly of you.

Lin Yao could not understand why the chairman would let Qin Linhai participate in such an important decision discussion regarding the company.

If you don't value it, how can you drop to the position of vice president?

Qin Linhai pushed him back neither hard nor soft. He then ignored Lin Yao and faced Lin Yong Zong directly, Chairman, do you really want to take advantage of this time to give Hui Teng a blow?

There were no eternal enemies, nor were there any eternal friends. Ever since Hui Teng released the news that Ouyang Xuan would not appear in front of everyone, Lin Yong Sect had been testing everything out.

However, other than receiving the attack and being quickly neutralized, Hui Teng didn't retaliate at all. Coupled with Ouyang Xuan's feelings for Zhong Li, Lin Yong Zong judged that Ouyang Xuan was not in Hui Teng, not even Xi City.

Therefore, Lin Yong Zong wanted to make use of this opportunity to attack Hui Ran.

How could Qin Linhai not know what Lin Yong Zong meant? Even if Ouyang Xuan was like Lin Yong Zong's judgement, he was still not in Xi Cheng, and according to that man's temperament, he would definitely not be able to get a good deal from the Rising Sun Group.

However, he was afraid that it wouldn't be convenient for him to say those words.

Chairman, I'm a newcomer after all. There are many things I haven't figured out yet.

Qin Linhai's intention was simple: I'm not familiar with Xu Sheng, so don't look for me.

Lin Yong Zong sighed again. How could he not understand Qin Lin Hai's tone of voice?

Lin Yao, what do you think?

Lin Yong Zong directly asked Lin Yao, who was in a trance. Although Lin Yao was also guessing what Ouyang Xuan was up to, he still paid attention to the one-on-one conversation between Lin Yong Zong and Qin Lin Hai. When he heard Lin Yong Zong's question, he calmed down.

Chairman, what is the status of the Ji Clan in Xi City? So what if you're in Xi Cheng now?"

With a single sentence, Lin Yong Zong's fighting spirit was extinguished. Indeed, how glorious was the Ji Clan back then in Xi City? But now? Where was the Ji Clan?

In fact, the reason why Lin Yao said these words was not because he understood what was going on, but because he was afraid of Ouyang Xuan's abuse.

Leaving aside Lin Yao and Lin Yong Zong's decisions and not speaking of Ouyang Xuan's plans, the current Zhong Li encountered his first problem after waking up.

Zhong Li helplessly looked at the passionate Aunt Li. He really didn't know how to refuse her good intentions.

Li'er, Aunt Li knows that you are not a person of our village, and that you will eventually return to your own world. But since we are fated, this place should have your home.

Aunt Li's husband's surname was Zhong, but Zhong Li felt that since he had no memory of his name and had left his home, he might as well take a name Li. Along with Aunt Li's husband's surname, his name was Zhong Li, but he didn't expect it to be her own name.

So Aunt Li wanted to pay for herself and build another house for Zhong Li. Although Aunt Li's house was spacious and didn't lack Zhong Li's room, Aunt Li still wanted Zhong Li to have his own home.

Li'er, it's not that Aunt Li's family lacks this room, even if there are still three or five of her children, we can still live here. Only, Aunt Li hopes that Li'er can treat this village as your home. So, I want Li'er to have her own house here.

Li'er understands Aunt Li's good intentions. It's just that …

After all, it was going to cost money. But Zhong Li's food was all thanks to Aunt Li. How could she bear to make Aunt Li pay?

Don't worry about Li'er, Aunt Li still has this bit of money. However, I think that if you want to build a house, you should open a door on the yard wall. The food will still be here.

She had already thought about it long ago. She had three sons, but she didn't have a single daughter. This was because the heavens knew that she was sincere, so Zhongli came to be her daughter. However, she also knew that Zhongli was still more or less uncomfortable in her home, so she wanted to build a courtyard for her.

Aunt Li, I really don't know what sort of good deed I did in my previous life to be able to meet you.

CHAPTER 203 - BUILDING A HOUSE

Zhong Li's eyes were filled with tears. For a person like her who had no memory, if she didn't meet a kind-hearted person like Aunt Li, she really didn't know what kind of hardships she would suffer.

Aunt Li was lucky enough to meet you. It's all my heart that wants my daughter.

Aunt Li looked at Zhong Li lovingly. Although he was born in a big city, he didn't have the slightest bit of nobility on him. How could he find such a good girl?

Aunt Li, why don't you acknowledge me as your daughter?

Zhong Li suddenly had a strange thought. Perhaps it was because of his motherly love, but he couldn't say for sure.

Are you really willing?

Aunt Li was pleasantly surprised. She had thought of this before and discussed it with her husband. What did he say?

When Zhong Wenli heard Aunt Li say that she wanted to take Zhong Li as her daughter, he glanced sideways at Aunt Li, "You should give up on this idea. Zhong Li, just by looking at her, you can tell that she's a child from a big city, how could she stay in a poor village for her entire life. She doesn't have any memories right now, so she has to live here.

Aunt Li was speechless and then sighed. Zhong Li's temperament, how could she not notice, was definitely not someone a small family could raise a child, but she genuinely liked him. Thinking of Zhong Li's faintly discernible restraint, she spoke up again.

Zhong Li, that child, has a good heart. I see that she has been living in our house for the past few days, and I feel a little uncomfortable. I wonder if I could build her a house next to ours. With a door open on the wall, are we still eating here?

Zhong Wenli thought for a moment and then nodded, That's doable. Besides, I think our three children are a little interested in Zhong Li. If we can break off a courtyard on our own, then that would be the end of our plans.

Is three years interested in Li'er? How come I didn't know?

Aunt Li was surprised and happy at the same time. If their matter really happened, wouldn't Zhong Li be her daughter-in-law? He could be considered his daughter.

You can stop thinking about it. Like I said, Zhong Li is not someone from our world, and he isn't suitable for you. Get the three of them out of here as soon as possible. "

Although Zhong Wenli respected his wife, he couldn't reject her on this matter. Aunt Li also knew that she was being too whimsical and sighed faintly.

Zhong Wenli knew that his wife was troubled. He wanted to comfort her a bit, but he didn't know what to say. In the end, he turned over and pulled Aunt Li into his arms. Then, he fell into a deep sleep.

At this moment, when Aunt Li heard Zhong Li say that he would acknowledge her as his mother, the joy in her heart could be imagined.

How could I not? Aunt Li did it for me. I'm afraid even your mother wouldn't be willing to do it.

What Zhong Li said was the truth. In the past few days, Aunt Li had treated him warmly, but she really did agree with that line. She held it in her hands, afraid of falling it, afraid of melting in her mouth.

After the two sides had made up their minds, they decided to choose the next day instead of the next, and tomorrow just so happened to be a good day, so they decided to properly marry each other tomorrow.

The village itself was very small, and with the villagers usually helping each other, it was soon known that Aunt Li wanted to recognize the girl from the city as her foster daughter.

Everyone was sincerely happy for Aunt Li, while Aunt Li's eldest son and second son were outside. They could only look at Zhong Li who had become their younger sister. They thought about their feelings of loss before they could even say it out loud.

Zhong Lijue decided to call Aunt Li 'mother' too much, so he decided to address Aunt Li directly as' mother '.

In the evening, Auntie Li and Zhong Li whispered to each other in the room.

Li'er, do you still not remember anything?

Although Aunt Li wanted Zhong Li to stay by her side for the rest of her life, as her parents, her parents knew that Zhong Li had disappeared just like that. She really hoped Zhong Li could recover her memories.

Zhong Li sighed and smiled bitterly. I won't hide it from mom. Every time I think about what happened before, my head hurts.

The corner of her mouth moved, as if she was considering whether or not to say it. Although Zhongli and Aunt Li hadn't been together for a long time, she still had some understanding of Aunt Li. Seeing Aunt Li like this, she chuckled and said in a light voice: Mom, if there's anything you want to say, just say it, don't worry about me.

Aunt Li finally made up her mind and told Zhong Li everything.

Li'er, in these few days, my village, you've gotten to know some things about it, so it's not convenient for you to go to the nearby towns. Li'er, my village, you've gotten to know some things about it, and it's not convenient for you to go to the nearby towns, so it's basically self-sufficient.

Aunt Li was full of anticipation. Zhong Li knew that Aunt Li always felt that they were people from different worlds, and this doctor, according to Aunt Li's meaning, had only been passed down from generation to generation, without ever going to an official medical academy, afraid that he wouldn't want to go.

Zhong Li didn't know how to thank Aunt Li for her kind intentions. He forced the tears back into his eyes, and held Aunt Li's rough hands. Mom, how can I not be willing?

Good, that's good.

Aunt Li turned her head to look at the sky and said to Zhong Li, Li'er, it's too late now. Let's go tomorrow morning.

Yes, thank you mother.

How could Zhongli not know about Aunt Li's love and care for him? If it were anyone else, perhaps he would never be able to recover his memories, and could stay here for a long time. But while Aunt Li truly treated him as her daughter, she also hoped that he could recover his memories and find his birth parents as soon as possible.

The night passed in silence.

The next morning, Aunt Li called for the villagers of the village to start the grand construction of the house. Due to the simple nature of the villagers, in the village, the house that belonged to Zhong Li was built.

Zhong Li looked at the tiles and bricks in front of him, tears streaming down his face.

Why are you crying when you're fine? But do you dislike this house? "

Aunt Li stepped forward and lightly wiped away Zhong Li's tears, her eyes filled with love.

Mom.

Zhong Li gently shook his head and intimately held Aunt Li's arm. Mom, it's very good. It's really good. I'm very grateful.

Let's see what Li'er has to say. Family members, say words of gratitude or not.

Aunt Li rebuked, and then said, Although this house is built, it is still damp after all, so you still need to dry it, and you also need time to take care of the furniture. Don't worry.

En, I'm not in a hurry.

A thousand things to say. Zhong Li didn't say anything in the end, but only made up his mind. Even if she recovered her memories and found Ji's real parents, she still had to treat Aunt Li and Zhong Wenli as her own parents.

CHAPTER 204 - SEAGOING

Zhong Li was carefree in this nameless little mountain village, but Ouyang Xuan's days weren't so good.

There was no other reason. Ouyang Xuan had used the power in his hands to thoroughly search the river where Zhong Li had fallen, but there was still no sign of Zhong Li. Ouyang Xuan decisively changed his mind and set out on his journey to sea.

CEO, this is the easiest route for Miss Zhongli to take along with the flow of the sea.

Standing in front of Ouyang Xuan was a bronze-skinned man. He had always been in charge of Ouyang Xuan's safety in the shadows; he was an outstanding retired navy soldier. This time, when Ouyang Xuan asked his bodyguard who was willing to follow him to the sea, he decisively stood out and led his group of brothers, all of whom were experienced retired navy personnel.

Ouyang Xuan stood against the wind as he looked into the distance, but other than the endless ocean, he could not see anything else. When he heard the captain's report, he barely heard the sound of it as he nodded his head.

I understand. In this aspect, you are an expert. I will listen to you.

Thank you, CEO, for your trust.

The captain sighed slightly. According to his own experience, for the sake of Ouyang Xuan's deep affection, if Zhongli Li really hadn't been stirred up by someone, then the odds were against him at this very moment. However, he didn't dare to dissuade him.

At this moment, in the ship's lounge, two bodyguards were chatting.

Hey, why did the CEO think of going out to sea?

The other one, who was lying on a narrow bed, leaned over slightly when he heard his partner's question. He looked at his partner in disbelief. You actually didn't know?

The bodyguard who asked the question was confused. He looked at the person who seemed to know something and touched his hair: Should I know? Judging from your words, everyone knows?

The bodyguard half lying on the bed sighed. He knew that this life and death partner of his would never care about anything other than tasks and orders. He didn't expect that he would not even know what he was going to do in the sea.

The CEO's lover fell into the river in Seahold, but the downstream of the river has been searching back and forth several times, but still, no trace of that lady can be found. And the river finally merged into the sea, so the CEO went out to sea this time to search for traces of her lover.

The bodyguard who asked the question finally understood what was going on. He wanted to say that it had been so many days, and even the best scout, at this moment, was probably in trouble, not to mention the inexperienced Lady Jiao. However, the words that came out of his mouth, seeing his partner's warning look, he finally swallowed it down.

The resting room fell into silence. After about a quarter of an hour, when the captain of the bodyguards was about to enter the resting room, the bodyguard who asked the first question spoke again: Is it the river that is the widest in Hai City?

The bodyguard who was already lying down was puzzled by his partner's question, but he still nodded his head, It's that river.

The bodyguard who asked the first question hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth, That river has a hidden river. Do you think that lady followed that river and left the river?

Zhong Xiaodong, tell me clearly. What is the underground river?

The captain didn't want to disturb them, but after hearing the news from his brother, he quickly walked up to Zhong Xiaodong and stared at him.

Zhong Xiaodong scratched his head again. If Zhong Li saw Zhong Xiaodong like this, he would be able to deduce exactly what happened. Zhong Xiaodong had the same five-point image as the three members of the Zhong Family, who had always been so polite to him.

Zhong Xiaodong wanted to open his mouth to explain, but he was interrupted again by the captain of the bodyguards. Don't say anything else for now. Follow me, we don't need to talk later.

Zhong Xiaodong quickly followed the captain of the bodyguards to Ouyang Xuan's side. Ouyang Xuan slightly raised his eyebrows as he watched the captain return.

CEO, my brother said that the river that Miss Zhongli fell into had a dark river.

What did you say?

Ouyang Xuan could not sit still any longer. He arrived before Zhong Xiaodong like a tornado, his eyes full of hope. He sneered, Then why didn't you say so in the beginning?

Zhong Xiaodong had retired from the Navy, but he didn't return to his hometown. Instead, he followed his class monitor to the Pyroxene Group. He had also seen the battlefield before, so how could he be intimidated by Ouyang Xuan's outburst of coldness?

Zhong Xiaodong smiled without a care. CEO, I have always been the security guard for the Ancestral Mansion that day. I did not participate in the previous search, and this time I only trusted my class unconditionally. I just found out the reason behind this voyage.

Ouyang Xuan forcefully suppressed the joy in his heart. He said apologetically to Zhong Xiaodong, I'm really sorry. I was too anxious. I apologize to you.

Zhong Xiaodong was surprised that the usually proud Ouyang Xuan would actually apologize to him. However, no matter what he thought, he still became serious and began to talk about the matter of the underground river.

It's like this, this river is in the middle and lower reaches. As long as it rains, a dark river will form. After three days of rain, this dark river will disappear.

Ouyang Xuan's expression suddenly changed. He quickly ordered the captain of the bodyguards, Quick, check the weather during the few days Li'er was in trouble.

The captain moved quickly and said in a relieved tone, CEO, the day after Miss Zhongli's accident happened to be the day after the rain in Seahold.

Ouyang Xuan looked as if he had found a treasure of time. He looked at Zhong Xiaodong with shining eyes, Do you know the location of the underground river? Do you know how we can find the dark river if it's not raining?

Zhong Xiaodong felt his scalp tingle. He regretted telling Ouyang Xuan about this matter. If he really went along that underground river to find his hometown, it would be inevitable. Then would the calm and peaceful atmosphere of his hometown be disturbed?

But then, he recalled that if that girl really was in his hometown, then Ouyang Xuan would never be able to find her. Forget it, after all, she was his parents.

CEO, I know the location of that underground river. But, can you not bring people with you? I hope it's just you and the captain of the bodyguards.

Zhong Xiaodong looked worriedly at Ouyang Xuan. This was his best effort, and he hoped that his fellow villagers wouldn't blame him.

Why?

Ouyang Xuan didn't understand. He saw that Zhong Xiaodong seemed to have something hard to explain, so he made up his mind. For the sake of Li'er, even if it was a dangerous place, so what?

Treat it as if I didn't ask, I promise you, we're going back.

CHAPTER 205 - LI'ER I FINALLY FOUND YOU

Ouyang Xuan's gaze was firm. The captain of the bodyguards wanted to say a few words of persuasion, but he was stopped by Ouyang Xuan's silent gaze.

After the group returned to the land, Ouyang Xuan promptly dismissed the others and had them wait in the Sea City area. Then he led his team captain and Zhong Xiaodong and followed Zhong Xiaodong's directions as they walked forward.

The bodyguard captain had confidence in his comrade, but seeing Zhong Xiaodong's familiar movements on the hidden path, he couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

Xiao Dong, why are you so familiar with the terrain here?

Zhong Xiaodong stopped as he carefully observed the terrain. He started to move again, but he did not forget to answer the captain of the bodyguards.

Captain, have you forgotten where I come from?

The captain suddenly remembered that Zhong Xiaodong seemed to be from Seahold.

I'm not sure if Miss Zhongli is where I thought she was. After all, the chances of her being carried by the river are very small. I just heard that we can't find her anywhere downstream. I think that's our only hope.

Zhong Xiaodong looked forward with a nostalgic expression. It had been a long time since he came back. How was his mother and father?

Following the winding road, they soon saw a village that looked like a paradise.

Ouyang Xuan loosened his fist and tightened it again. He turned to Zhong Xiaodong and said, Did you think of this village after you knew Li'er had fallen into the river?

Zhong Xiaodong nodded silently. I've been unable to find Miss Zhong Li. I think this is the only explanation. It must have followed the river that was formed back then and arrived here. "

That path is almost invisible. Is that underground river as big as that path?

Ouyang Xuan wonders how much river water they need to bring such a big person to be able to travel so far on the way here?

If you can't make it in time for the rainy day, you won't be able to see the trail of the dark river, so I'm bringing you guys along the path that this village usually takes out of the village.

Beside this village, there is a river called Ning River. When that dark river is formed, it will connect with Ning River, so that's why they followed Ning River to this village.

Ouyang Xuan understood.

At that moment, it could be said that Ouyang Xuan was filled with anticipation and apprehension. On one hand, he felt that Zhongli must be in this paradise village, and on the other hand, he was afraid of great disappointment.

At this moment, Zhongli Li was in his new house, discussing how to place the furniture with Aunt Li.

Zhong Xiaoxi, Aunt Li's family of three, quickly rushed in.

Mom. My second brother seems to have returned."

What did you say?

Aunt Li pulled Zhong Xiaoxi over as if she couldn't believe it.

Zhong Xiaoxi was panting heavily. It was obvious that she was running over from the outside, but she still happily answered Aunt Li's question.

I just came over from the west side of the village and saw a figure that looked very much like second brother, but …

For some reason, Zhong Xiaoxi's expression darkened. Seeing Aunt Li's anxious expression, as well as Zhong Li's curious gaze, he finally said it.

Erm, there seems to be someone else beside second brother. That's why I didn't go forward. Instead, I ran back to tell mother.

Aunt Li was stunned. Everything was fine, why did Er Wa bring a stranger in? One had to know that the Village Chief had decreed that strangers were not allowed to enter the village.

Can't strangers come in?

Seeing Aunt Li's shocked expression, the intelligent Zhong Li quickly figured out the crux of the matter and asked worriedly. After all, he was a stranger, but staying here all the time brought trouble to Aunt Li's family.

There is indeed such a rule.

As soon as Aunt Li finished speaking, she saw Zhong Li's extremely uneasy expression and quickly comforted him, Li'er, don't worry. This is a special situation after all. Besides, we haven't even welcomed such a good girl. Why would we refuse?

No matter if what Aunt Li said was true or not, Zhongli had to admit that she comforted him.

Thank you, mother.

Zhong Li thought about what his brother had done and once again revealed a concerned expression. Mum, then Second Brother brought back a stranger. Will there be any problems?

Don't worry. Since your second brother has brought back a group of people, it means that he must have had some unavoidable troubles. The village chief will not make things difficult for him. Let's go out and take a look.

Aunt Li extended her hand to pull Zhong Li, and the three of them walked towards the village entrance.

At this time, Ouyang Xuan looked at Zhong Xiaodong with a puzzled expression and urged, Why aren't you going in?

At the beginning, he had relied on his sympathy and loyalty to Ouyang Xuan to expose the location of the village. But when he saw the village, he thought of the rules set down by the village chief and regretted being so reckless. Now that he had brought Ouyang Xuan and the team captain over, he could only think of a way to remedy this situation.

Um, CEO, Captain, there is an unwritten rule in the village. Unless it's absolutely necessary, outsiders are not allowed to come in. So, I hope you can keep it a secret after you leave.

Don't worry.

Ouyang Xuan and the captain of the bodyguards promised in unison. Ouyang Xuan wanted to ask why there was such a rule, but when he looked up and saw Zhong Li following Aunt Li and Zhong Xiaoxi, tears instantly filled his face.

Ouyang Xuan heard the sound of melting snow, as well as the sigh in his heart.

Li'er, I've finally found you.

At the same time, Zhong Li also saw Zhong Xiaodong and the other two. However, the man with tears on his face instantly attracted all his attention. The pain in his heart was unbearable, even without any forewarning.

Zhong Li wanted to take a step forward, but his feet were firmly planted on the ground. Aunt Li saw the look on Ouyang Xuan's and Zhong Li's face, so she knew that there was definitely a dispute between them. Sighing, she quickly walked up to Zhong Xiaodong, who was feeling relieved, and glared hatefully at him, not because he was blaming Zhong Xiaodong for bringing people that Zhong Li knew, but because she was worried that the village head wouldn't make things difficult for him.

The bodyguard captain knew that the CEO had finally found Miss Zhong Li. Seeing the current atmosphere, he pulled over Zhong Xiaodong