"It's fine. I trust your brother won't act rashly." Feng Wei began his analysis. "In the eyes of the murderer, you're already dead. Even if your brother learns you're still alive, he'll only get anxious and agitated at most. He won't act recklessly, let alone take you back. After all, he can't guarantee you won't be in danger again. In fact, staying here will be a lot safer..."

Qin Yu couldn't help but retort, "But what if he wants to take revenge for me, or loses control out of anger?"

Feng Wei's expression remained unchanged, like an emotionless robot. "If he can't even maintain basic composure, how could he possibly handle so many matters for Ye Yunfeng?"

Qin Yu was at a loss for words.

Feng Wei continued his persuasion. "If you make the call now, you can also prevent the conflict between Mister Xu and your brother from escalating. After all, Ye Yunfeng has lost two sons, so he will definitely find a way to trouble Mister Xu, which will inevitably lead to a direct confrontation between your brother and Mister Xu. If you speak up now, there's still room for maneuvering."

Feng Wei knew Qin Yu's core worry was being caught in the middle, finding it difficult to choose a side. On one hand was her own brother, on the other, the man who saved her life. She didn't know what the right choice was.

But Feng Wei's solution was simple. If she didn't know how to choose, she should give the right to choose to Ye Feng and let him decide how to face Xu Ke. Moreover, a life-and-death conflict hadn't erupted between Ye Feng and Xu Ke yet. Taking precautions now could prevent their dispute from intensifying. Besides, with Ye Chen and Ye Fan dead, it wasn't certain that Ye Feng would harbor any significant hatred for Xu Ke. But if Qin Yu failed to intervene in time, and Ye Feng and Xu Ke came into severe conflict under Ye Yunfeng's orders, then the room for reconciliation would be much smaller.

"But my brother has always been deeply loyal to Uncle Ye. If he learns of this, I'm afraid he won't know how to face him," Qin Yu fretted again.

She feared this matter would put her brother in a dilemma. On one side was the benefactor who had saved his sister; on the other was Ye Yunfeng, who had raised and nurtured him. Based on what she knew of her brother, she was worried he would find himself in a difficult position.

But Feng Wei stuck to the same rationale. "The fact that you were saved is now an unchangeable reality. In other words, your brother is already in a dilemma without even being aware of it. If you tell him in advance, he'll be mentally prepared. If you wait until Mister Xu and your brother are at each other's throats before you emerge to tell them, your brother might just kill you first..."

Qin Yu was speechless.

It had to be said, although Feng Wei's words were blunt, they had swayed Qin Yu.

"But there's one more thing I'm hesitant about," Qin Yu said.

"What?"

Qin Yu was somewhat coy. "I've been living with you for a year. What will my brother think when he finds out..."

Feng Wei suddenly stammered, "I—I'm just your classmate..."

"Feng Wei!!"

At that, Feng Wei didn't dare say another word.

...

Qin Yu called Ye Feng. It was usually around this time that she video-called him from her "dormitory." Since the call was from a private number, Ye Feng answered quickly.

"Hello, Xiao Yu, what's wrong?"

At that moment, Ye Feng was in his office. Still a towering figure with a bald head, he was now dressed in a suit, looking sternly at some documents. Ye Chen's death hadn't greatly impacted the Ye Family, but with Ye Fan gone, many managerial positions had to be replaced and their authority transferred. Therefore, Ye Feng had been very busy these past few days. Still, when Qin Yu called, he answered immediately.

Qin Yu looked up at Feng Wei, then slowly said, "...Bro, there's something I need to tell you."

"What is it?"

Qin Yu mustered her courage. "I've been in Tianhai all along!"

"What did you say?! Why are you back all of a sudden?"

"Brother, calm down... I actually never left a year ago!"

At this, Ye Feng's expression changed drastically.

...

As Qin Yu told her story, Ye Feng learned what had happened to her over the past year. However, at Feng Wei's request, she omitted some details, merely mentioning that a classmate who worked for the Wang Family Corporation had saved her.

When Ye Feng learned that Qin Yu had been poisoned, jumped into the sea, and struggled to survive for a year, he nearly crushed the armrests of his office chair. He had never imagined so many things had happened to Qin Yu. At the same time, a murderous intent rose uncontrollably in his heart. He had to find the culprit!

"Where are you now?! I'll take you to see a doctor!" But Ye Feng's first reaction was to find his sister first.

Qin Yu, however, shook her head. "Brother, don't come looking for me just yet. I'm safe now."

Ye Feng was startled, his heart aching. Qin Yu had said this out of concern for his safety, but the words still pained him. After all, in this vast world, the safest place for his sister was apparently somewhere he wasn't. It was a heartbreaking realization for him.

"But what about the poison?" Ye Feng couldn't help but ask.

"My poison was just cured today! Otherwise, I wouldn't have dared to call you!"

Ye Feng's expression instantly turned to ecstatic joy. "What?! Who saved you? Tell me! I'll go find him!"

Hearing that Qin Yu had been cured, Ye Feng wished he could appear before the doctor that very instant and kowtow in deep gratitude.

"Brother, don't look for him yet…"

Ye Feng was startled. "Why?!"

Her speech faltering, Qin Yu said, "Because... it was Xu Ke who saved me..."

The ecstatic look on Ye Feng's face froze, replaced by an expression of disbelief. "Xu... Xu Ke?!"

How could he not know who bore that name? Even though he was only maintaining a superficial brotherly relationship with Ye Chong and the others, the harm Xu Ke had caused to Ye Yunfeng was tangible. From this perspective, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Xu Ke his enemy! But now, his enemy had saved his sister?!

Seeing Ye Feng's incredulous tone, Qin Yu's voice became even quieter. "That's right."

At the same time, she fretted, worried that her decision to tell him might have been too hasty.

Suddenly, Ye Feng stood up, quickly checked that the window was shut properly, and then asked, "Then... does he know you're my sister?"

"...He knows."

Xu Ke knew! He knew Qin Yu was his sister.

Her simple answer left Ye Feng's expression fluctuating as he fell silent. He glanced at his computer screen, where an open file contained information about Xu Ke. His gaze was complex.

Xu Ke, what exactly are you planning?!

...

What Xu Ke wanted to do now was rent an apartment for Xu Yi, so he called Chang He. Chang He happened to be at the Dapeng Commercial Society, shooting the breeze with Duan Chongfeng, so Xu Ke decided to head over directly.

"Brother Xu, long time no see." As soon as he entered, Chang He came up to greet him with a beaming smile.

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