Chapter 2231 - 2232: A Handkerchief
Ye Xunhuan also fixed his gaze on Chu Ji’s father, Chu Yunlong, at this moment. However, Ye Xunhuan wasn’t as surprised as Chu Ji. He had seen Chu Yunlong earlier but didn’t know that this was Chu Ji’s father, as Ye Xunhuan had never met Chu Ji’s father before; this was their first meeting.
Moreover, Ye Xunhuan wouldn’t have expected Chu Ji’s father to come here.
Looking at the approaching Chu Yunlong, Chu Ji’s face was filled with panic, appearing very uneasy and nervous.
Chu Yunlong casually glanced over Chu Ji and then fixed his gaze on Ye Xunhuan: "You should be aware of your current situation, and you should also know what kind of trouble Chu Ji might encounter by staying by your side?"
Surprise slowly flickered in Ye Xunhuan’s eyes, then as if realizing something, the surprise disappeared, and he appeared very calm.
"Yes, I know!" Ye Xunhuan said softly, "And I have been trying to refuse."
"You must not merely try to refuse; you must refuse," Chu Yunlong said heavily.
Hearing the conversation between Ye Xunhuan and Chu Yunlong, Chu Ji was filled with confusion. What were they talking about? She couldn’t understand a single word!
Though Chu Ji didn’t understand, she knew something significant had happened, and it was related to Ye Xunhuan.
"Dad, what are you two talking about? I can’t understand a single word!" Chu Ji couldn’t help but ask.
"Nothing!" Ye Xunhuan spoke first, "Uncle Chu is just worried about you."
Chu Ji ignored Ye Xunhuan and continued to scan Chu Yunlong back and forth, her inquiry obvious.
"Chu Ji, knowing too much about some matters is not good," Chu Yunlong said softly.
"Dad..."
"Class President, since Uncle Chu is here, why don’t we sit down and talk while we eat?" Ye Xunhuan suddenly suggested.
Since Chu Yunlong was here, it likely wasn’t as simple as taking Chu Ji away. If it were just about taking her away, he wouldn’t have talked so much here.
Hearing Ye Xunhuan’s suggestion, Chu Ji also said nothing more but let Chu Yunlong sit down.
"Dad, can you speak more plainly?"
Chu Yunlong didn’t answer Chu Ji immediately but started to observe Ye Xunhuan.
After gazing back and forth over Ye Xunhuan, Chu Yunlong slowly spoke, "Should I say?"
"If Uncle Chu wants to speak, I can’t stop him," Ye Xunhuan said indifferently, "But some things she really shouldn’t know."
At this moment, Ye Xunhuan was very clear that Chu Yunlong definitely knew about the final ultimatum given by the King, otherwise, he wouldn’t be acting this way.
Chu Yunlong sighed softly, looking quite helpless, and said, "You are right, knowing too much about some things really isn’t a good thing."
"Dad, Xunhuan, can you both speak plainly?" Chu Ji asked again, "And what is it that I can’t know?"
Currently, the confusion in Chu Ji’s heart had reached an extreme. Ye Xunhuan and Chu Yunlong didn’t even know each other before, but now, why were they conversing like two enlightened monks discussing Zen, making it completely incomprehensible?
Chu Yunlong ignored Chu Ji and addressed Ye Xunhuan, "Actually, I really admire you, truly!"
"You are the young person I admire most among the younger generation, so much so that sometimes I fantasized that if not for the Xiahous getting ahead, perhaps you could have become my son-in-law!"
Ye Xunhuan smiled lightly, "Destiny!"
"It’s not destiny, it was arranged by your mother!" Chu Yunlong said softly, "I am acquainted with your mother, and when you were young, I even went to see you!"
"But back then, you were only this tall!"
Chu Yunlong gestured with his hand, "At that time, you were almost three years old, just learning to talk and run, very cute with your chubby cheeks!"
"I remember I even brought you toys back then, and you were very happy!"
"I’m sorry, Uncle Chu, I was too young at the time, and I have no impression of these things," Ye Xunhuan said apologetically.
"I understand," Chu Yunlong nodded, "But back then, you were really adorable, and I even wanted to make you my godson, but your mother disagreed."
"Oh, by the way, your mother and I were quite close back then. I was in politics in the capital, and your mother was in business; she helped me a lot, and of course, I helped her as well," Chu Yunlong said mildly.
"It seems you and my mother had a good relationship."
All Ye Xunhuan knew about Chu Yunlong was that he was Chu Ji’s father; everything else was unclear, nor had he asked around.
Since they had no grudges, there was no reason to idle around finding out about Chu Ji’s father.
"Pretty good!" Chu Yunlong said softly, "Oh, by the way, my current wife was introduced to me by your mother, so technically you should call my wife ’Aunt’!"
"Back then, she and your mother had an excellent relationship."
Chu Yunlong sighed slightly, "We haven’t been in touch with your mother for a long time either, and the relationship has slowly faded."
"But logically, being the son of the Phoenix, I should help you, except..."
"Uncle Chu, I appreciate your kindness," Ye Xunhuan interrupted Chu Yunlong lightly, "I will handle it myself!"
"Moreover, it’s not over yet; it’s still uncertain who will win."
Chu Yunlong let out a deep breath, "How confident are you?"
"Since you know, you should understand that this is not a matter of confidence," Ye Xunhuan said blandly, "The only thing I can do now is sit here and wait for them to come."
"It’s happening soon."
"Yes, very soon, just one more day!" Ye Xunhuan said lightly.
"I’m taking Chu Ji away," Chu Yunlong suddenly changed the topic.
"Yes, take her, and don’t let her come looking for me."
"As long as you can get through this crisis, you’ll meet again in the future."
"I believe!" Ye Xunhuan smiled, "Uncle Chu, please, don’t tell others I’m here!"
This time, Chu Yunlong didn’t respond immediately but scanned back and forth over Ye Xunhuan, then slowly said, "Alright!"
"Take this; when you meet him, give it to the King. It might give you a sliver of hope!"
Saying that, Chu Yunlong took out a finely crafted handkerchief from his pocket.
"This is..."
"The King will get what it means; how much hope it brings depends on your luck!"
With those words, Chu Yunlong stood up, ready to take Chu Ji away.