harleyscars Chapter 657
Chapter 657
Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling carefully avoided everyone's gaze, leaving the desolate mountain silently like ghosts. Their steps were light, as if they were afraid of being discovered.
Finally, they successfully arrived at the Zhang family's basement, a place that served as a secret sanctuary for them.
When they entered the basement, Zhang Haike was sitting quietly inside, seemingly having anticipated their arrival. A hint of helplessness appeared on his face, but more so, it was an expression of his familiarity with these two unconventional individuals.
"What roles are you two planning to play this time?" Zhang Haike asked calmly with a hint of teasing.
Hua Yu answered without hesitation, "A newlywed couple on their honeymoon." His tone was relaxed and natural, as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world.
Zhang Haike's lips curled slightly upward, seemingly unsurprised by the answer. He slowly pulled out two suitcases and two travel backpacks from behind his back and handed them to Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling.
Zhang Qiling took the prepared items, and Hua Yu opened the suitcase, seeing all sorts of travel essentials neatly arranged inside. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Hai Ke, you're amazing! How could you guess what I was going to say so accurately?"
Zhang Qiling also came over and curiously examined the contents of Zhang Haike's travel backpack, equally surprised by his thoughtfulness and attentiveness.
Zhang Haike seemed to know everything Hua Yu had just said, as if he himself had spoken those words. In fact, anyone who had spent a considerable amount of time around them and observed carefully could easily guess what the two of them were planning each time, and what role they would choose to play, without Zhang Haike even having to say a word.
“These are your ID cards for this trip,” Zhang Haike said, handing two ID cards to Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling. “You two are now a newlywed couple on your honeymoon across the country. Hua Yu, you are the young lady of a wealthy family in a second-tier city in the south; and you, clan leader, are the young master in that city who is her equal in social standing. You two came together because of a family marriage. Although there is some emotional foundation, you are more of a business partner.”
Zhang Haike briefly introduced the background of the characters played by Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling, and also specifically instructed Hua Yu not to have too much physical contact with "her" husband.
Before leaving, Zhang Haike was still filled with worry and unease. He repeatedly gave Hua Yu instructions, as if only in this way could he feel a little more at ease.
"Your Highness, please remember that you and the clan leader are both leaders in the business world. Your relationship is not merely a matter of personal feelings, but more importantly, a tangled web of interests. Therefore, your feelings for the clan leader are largely based on considerations of mutual benefit. So please be careful and pay attention to the way you look at the clan leader!"
Zhang Haike's words revealed his concern for Hua Yu, but also implied a hint of distrust towards him. After saying this, Zhang Haike still seemed uneasy; he looked back several times as he slowly left the basement.
Hua Yu stood there, his anger burning even more fiercely because of Zhang Haike's words. He felt misunderstood and treated unfairly, and was extremely annoyed by Zhang Haike's distrust.
"He's your clansman, so you have to take the blame for the trouble he caused!" Hua Yu roared at Zhang Qiling in a fit of rage.
Zhang Qiling was not intimidated by Hua Yu's anger. He simply soothed her gently, showing great patience and tolerance.
"My fault, my fault! I'll definitely teach him a lesson when we get out!" Zhang Qiling's voice was gentle yet firm, as if she was trying to calm Hua Yu's anger.
Hua Yu hadn't really intended to get angry; she just wanted to act coquettishly. But now, with Zhang Qiling's sweet words, that little flame of anger was extinguished by Zhang Qiling's gentle warmth.
After changing their clothes and redressing, the two quietly left through another hidden door in the basement.