He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

Although the other person was a man, she was just a woman.

But An Qingli and the other person thought she was bragging.

However, they also knew they couldn't act rashly, since Zhang Beixing, a young man, was still there.

An Qingli decided to tell the truth directly.

"Yes, we are following you, but we are not bad people."

Zhang Beixing laughed in anger.

"That's an interesting question. Then why were you following us? And why were you staring at us the whole time at the restaurant?"

At this moment, Zhu Xiaomei and her companion were even more surprised. It turned out that the other party had already discovered them and deliberately led them here.

And what exactly do they want to do by leading them to this desolate wilderness?

If something really happens, I'm afraid no one will come to rescue them, this place is too remote.

Zhang Beixing immediately noticed their flustered expressions.

"So you'd better behave yourselves from now on, or you'll have to bear the consequences."

Zhu Xiaomei then tugged at An Qingli's clothes.

Hopefully, he can talk to them nicely and won't resort to violence.

An Qingli said he was aware of the situation.

He then forced a smile and turned his gaze to Zhu Xiaoling.

"Actually, I came here for her."

Zhang Beixing and the other two were taken aback, not expecting him to be so candid.

It seems that scaring him a little did work.

"Tell me, why were you following her?"

"Because she looks a lot like a girl I know."

At this moment, he looked at Zhu Xiaoling with deep affection.

Long Xiyue wondered, "Could they have really known each other before?"
Then he looked at Zhang Beixing.

Zhang Beixing shook his head.

Because he didn't know either.

Zhu Xiaoling asked, "Who exactly are you?"

Zhu Xiaomei was also very puzzled: "Okay, just tell me the answer already, I'm about to burst with suspense."

An Qingli sighed, unsure whether he should say certain things.

"What exactly happened? Tell me quickly!" Zhu Xiaomei shouted. "If you don't tell me, fine, I'll just let them beat you up."

Zhang Beixing also said that their time was limited and they hoped the other party would speak up as soon as possible.

Then, the atmosphere in the room seemed to become exceptionally heavy.

An Qingli recounted a story to everyone present. Several years ago, when he was still driving a taxi, he encountered a young girl riding an electric scooter.

The young girl had long, flowing hair, skin as white as snow, and clear eyes that held a captivating charm. Her beauty made An Qingli involuntarily admire her.

"I just wanted to follow her quietly and take a few more glances at her. I really didn't have any other thoughts." An Qingli's voice trembled slightly, as if he had returned to that night that he regretted so much.

His eyes darted around, as if he was trying to remember something.

"However, I did not realize that my actions had alerted her."

An Qingli's eyes became unfocused, as if he could see the girl suddenly speeding up her ride.

“That’s when tragedy struck. Her electric scooter went out of control and crashed into a wall on the side of the road, and she fell to the ground.”

He closed his eyes in anguish, the heartbreaking scene flashing through his mind.

“I was shocked and never imagined that my actions would put her in such danger. I wanted to help her, but my fear and guilt prevented me from doing so. I was afraid of taking responsibility and being misunderstood as a bad person. So, in the chaos, I chose to flee the scene.”

Over the years, An Qingli has felt remorse and self-blame for his actions. He understands that his impulsive act not only harmed the girl but also burdened him with a heavy psychological shackle.

"I've decided to face my past, find that girl, apologize to her, and take responsibility," An Qingli said, clenching his fists.

For a moment, everyone fell silent, especially Zhang Beixing, who had originally thought An Qingli was a bad person, but now it seemed that this was not the case.

Why didn't you tell me when I asked you before?

Zhu Xiaomei asked, feeling that things weren't so simple and still harboring doubts.

Zhu Xiaoling specifically asked which intersection it was.

An Qingli also truthfully stated the name of the intersection.

Zhang Beixing and Zhu Xiaoling exchanged a glance; though they didn't say it aloud, they already knew the answer in their hearts.

That girl is very likely Zhou Huiqin.

Because a few years ago, Zhu Xiaolin was still in Linguo, so it was impossible for him to be here.

Therefore, Zhou Huiqin's later memory loss may be related to this incident.

However, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Zhang Beixing did not voice this speculation.

“I don’t know if you are that girl, but you look very similar to me.” An Qingli looked at Zhu Xiaoling with deep affection.

"You must have mistaken me for someone else. That person is not me. I don't remember this happening."

Although Zhu Xiaoling had roughly guessed the reason for the matter, she still spoke coldly.

An Qingli appeared very disappointed.

He has felt deeply guilty ever since that incident.

He didn't expect to mistake the person for someone else, but then he wondered if the other person was just too embarrassed to admit it.

"You have to believe me, I'm not a bad person, everything I said is true."

An Qingli anxiously explained, swearing that if he was lying, he would be struck by lightning.

“You’ve really mistaken me for someone else. I’m from Linguo, and I’m just staying here temporarily.”

An Qingli nodded.

"I never imagined there were people in the world who looked so alike. I was too rash. I wonder how that girl is doing now."

An Qingli looked pained and then closed his eyes.

Finally, he glanced at Zhu Xiaomei.

"We'd better go."

After hearing his story, Zhu Xiaomei also felt some sympathy for him.

"So you're such a kind-hearted person."

Just as the two of them reached the door, the sky suddenly darkened.

Immediately afterwards, a biting cold wind blew over.

It looks like it's going to rain.

Zhang Beixing said, "I didn't check the weather forecast. How come the weather changed so suddenly?"

He always felt something was off; he had always thought these two were acting suspiciously and weren't good people.

"It looks like it's going to rain, let's take shelter here." Zhu Xiaomei had barely finished speaking when large raindrops began to fall. The rain came so quickly, just like a child's face changing in an instant.

Zhang Beixing wondered again, could it be that the two of them really had no connection whatsoever with the Divine Dragon Society?
He decided to ask tentatively.

"Since we're here, let's take shelter from the rain."

The two nodded, but Zhu Xiaomei asked, "Did you deliberately lead us here?"

Zhang Beixing did not avoid the topic.

"I'm also going to ask you a question. Remember, you have to tell the truth. Otherwise, you'll be struck by lightning later."

The two were stunned for a moment, as if they had been struck by lightning. "Alright, go ahead and ask whatever questions you have." An Qingli sensed Zhang Beixing's strong aura.

"Have you ever heard of the Divine Dragon Society?" Zhang Beixing asked, staring intently into the other person's eyes.

He wanted to confirm whether they were lying.

The two women stared at each other, completely bewildered. Zhu Xiaomei asked, "What exactly is the Divine Dragon Society?"

"I've never heard of that either," An Qingli quickly replied. Zhang Beixing looked at the two of them and felt that they didn't seem to be lying.

It seems everyone was overthinking it.

At this moment, the rain outside was pouring down harder and harder. The house they were in was empty, and although it had windows, they were not fitted with glass.

The rain just kept pouring in, so they had to quickly find a corner to take shelter.

At that moment, the five people seemed to become close friends, huddling together tightly.

The rain was so heavy, it was as if the sky had burst its banks and was pouring down like a waterfall, and the whole village seemed to be submerged in water.

Zhu Xiaoling looked at the scene outside, her heart filled with fear and unease.

She hurriedly grabbed Long Xiyue's clothes.

“Teacher Long, I’ve been afraid of rain since I was a child, especially when it’s raining heavily and there’s thunder.”

Long Xiyue was surprised that this little girl was so timid.

"Don't be afraid, nothing will happen."

The sound of rain outside grew louder, pounding violently against the roof, making it seem as if the dilapidated little house could be destroyed at any moment.

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning ripped through the night sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder, and everyone couldn't help but shiver.

"This rain is terrifying, I really don't know when it will stop," Zhu Xiaoling said.

“Yes, I’ve never seen such heavy rain before,” Zhu Xiaomei chimed in.

With nothing else to do, An Qingli started playing on his phone.

He suddenly said, "Hey, what a coincidence, I just came across the legend of this village. It's said that strange things happen here on rainy days."

Everyone looked at him, their faces showing surprise. "What legend?" Zhu Xiaomei pressed.

"It is said that a long time ago, this village suffered a great disaster, and everyone died. Every time it rains, their souls return here to search for their loved ones."

Zhu Xiaoling was even more frightened after hearing this.

"Big brother, please stop scaring me, I'm naturally timid."

Zhang Beixing also complained, "This guy is really something. Even if the legend is true, why does he have to say it out loud? He's just making things difficult for others."

"It's just a legend, what's there to be afraid of?" An Qingli couldn't help but smile, and Zhu Xiaomei scolded him for scaring the little girl.

"Fine, I won't say anything more. I'll just watch and not say anything, okay?"

The rain lasted for several hours before finally stopping.

An Qingli said that no matter what, it was fate that we met everyone today, and he would treat the three of them to dinner tonight.

Zhu Xiaoling and Long Xiyue looked at Zhang Beixing.

Zhang Beixing finally agreed. He felt that the two women seemed quite willing to go, so he figured he might as well go along with it. That evening, they went into the restaurant and found a seat by the window.

The group even exchanged contact information.

An Qingli picked up the menu, skillfully ordered a few dishes, and then handed the menu to Zhu Xiaoling and Long Xiyue.

"Look around, is there anything else you'd like to eat?"

Zhu Xiaoling and Long Xiyue looked at the menu and found that the dishes were all very expensive, so they were a little embarrassed and ordered a few home-style dishes instead.

Zhang Beixing also picked up the menu and ordered several of the most expensive dishes, as well as a bottle of red wine.

"Waiter, we'd like this bottle of red wine."

Soon, all the food and drinks were served. An Qingli raised his glass and toasted everyone.

"I'm very happy to have met you all today. If you ever need any help in the future, please feel free to ask me."

Zhu Xiaoling and Long Xiyue also raised their glasses and expressed their gratitude.

That evening, after Zhang Beixing and his two companions returned home, he asked the two women what they thought of An Qingli and his group.

Long Xiyue immediately asked, "Do you doubt that what he said is true?"

Zhang Beixing nodded, then asked Zhu Xiaoling.

Zhu Xiaoling said, "I also think he's a bit strange."

Zhang Beixing said he still felt they must be related to Shennong, and that the legend he mentioned might be fabricated.

After returning home, Zhang Beixing told Long Xiyue and Zhu Xiaoling that they could share a room.

Of course, if either of them is unwilling, another room can be prepared.

Long Xiyue asked Zhu Xiaoling, "What do you think?"

Zhu Xiaoling agreed.

"In that case, let's hurry up and wash up and go to bed."

Days passed by, and after five days, Zhang Beixing called Shui Qingli to ask her when she would come to the Kyushu Empire.

"Do you have some kind of telepathic connection with me? I was just about to call you," Shui Qingli said with a smile.

"Are you coming by yourself, or is Shui Lili coming along too?"

"Of course it's the two of us together! She's my personal maid, how can we be separated?"

Shui Qingli said that she would hand over her work today so that she could relax properly.

"Okay, let me know after you board the plane, and I'll come pick you up."

Zhang Beixing told Zhu Xiaoling that Shui Qingli and Shui Lili would be arriving by plane.

The three decided to go to the airport together to pick him up.

Before long, they arrived at the airport and stood in the waiting hall, anxiously waiting for Shui Qingli and Shui Lili to appear.

Zhang Beixing would occasionally raise his hand to check his watch.

Zhu Xiaoling was beaming with excitement. She hadn't seen them for a long time and was eagerly anticipating embracing them.

Long Xiyue, however, seemed completely unconcerned, after all, she didn't know Shui Qingli and the others.

"Look, they're coming out!" Zhu Xiaoling suddenly pointed in the direction of the exit and shouted excitedly.

Zhang Beixing and Long Xiyue looked in the direction she was pointing and saw two stylishly dressed girls dragging suitcases toward them.

Zhang Beixing recognized Shui Qingli at a glance. She was wearing a white dress, her long hair falling naturally, making her look fresh and outstanding. Beside her, Shui Lili was wearing a pink tracksuit, exuding youthful vitality.

"Wenrou, Lili!" Zhu Xiaoling rushed over excitedly and gave the two of them a big hug.

"Xiaoling, it's been a long time!" Shui Qingli hugged her back warmly.

Zhang Beixing and Long Xiyue also stepped forward to greet them.

"You've finally arrived! Welcome to the Kyushu Empire," Zhang Beixing said with a smile.

"Thank you," Shui Qingli replied. "We plan to enjoy a few days of sightseeing this time."

“No problem, I can take you wherever you want to go,” Zhang Beixing said.

Shui Lili looked at Long Xiyue curiously and asked, "Who is this?"

"Her name is Long Xiyue, and she's our new friend," Zhu Xiaoling introduced.

"Hello, Lili," Long Xiyue greeted with a smile.

“Hello, Joy,” Shui Lili replied.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Beixing suggested leaving the airport first. They loaded their luggage into the car and then drove to the city.

"Where are you planning to stay this time?" Zhang Beixing asked as he drove. (End of Chapter)