We moved to Golden Courtyard

Is this some kind of fantasy novel?

After tucking Fu Hua in tightly, Xu Qi almost got an erection again when he saw the various red spots and hickeys on her body.

We can't go on like this...

Wearing a nightgown, Xu Qi left the bedroom and went into the hotel living room.

There was nothing we could do last night. Fu Hua had gone too far, and we didn't know where she had gone. There was only one hotel nearby, and it cost at least four thousand a night...

Since it was just for one night, Xu Qi was prepared to grit his teeth and persevere.

As a result, after swiping his ID card, it was free.

Xu Qi later learned that the company behind this hotel belonged to Eden's Gold Group.

It's like the older sister helped her younger brother book a hotel room so he could sleep with her own younger sister...

I wonder what Eden's reaction was when he found out he'd been taken advantage of again.

But I guess he doesn't really have any feelings about it. In Eden's view, it's only natural for a younger brother to spend his older sister's money.

Looking at the magnificent river outside the hall, Xu Qi realized just how far he and Fu Hua had run last night—they had actually run all the way to the Huangpu River.

With his hands on his hips, he couldn't help but frown as he recalled what Fu Hua had said last night.

Mount Taixu...

After thinking for a moment, Xu Qi dialed a phone number.

"Hey……"

A lazy yet adorable voice came from the other end of the phone, making Xu Qi smile knowingly.

"Are you still sleeping, Theresa?"

"Who are you... Xu Qi!?"

"yes?"

On the other end of the phone, Theresa seemed to jump out of bed, even her tone of voice involuntarily rising. She complained, "You! Why are you calling me at this hour...?"

"Are you making sure you're packing your luggage properly?"

Theresa blushed, glanced at the room she hadn't tidied at all, and stubbornly insisted.

"Okay! ...Everything's packed! We'll be in Shanghai in a few days!"

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow, feeling that he should be able to guess what the situation was like on the other side.

"Really? That's great... So, your relationship has now shifted to Shanghai?"

"Not yet. It's a temporary assignment. The official transfer will be completed after some time."

"After you arrive, will you move in with me right away?"

"Who!...Who wants to stay at your place?!"

Xu Qi joked, "Really? A friend of mine is looking for a place to live right now, so I'll let him move in first..."

"Hey!? No way! How can you go back on your word!"

"Hahahaha!"

267. Rita, come with me to the warehouse. You'll be alone.

Xu Qi was laughing heartily, while Theresa was nearly frantic on the other end of the phone.

Xu Qi quickly said, "Just kidding, just kidding. We promised to save a room for Theresa, and it's definitely for you."

"That's more like it... So, tell me! Why did you call me?"

"I need your help with something."

Xu Qi spoke very decisively, without any preamble, and just said it directly.

"Hmm...? You're asking me for a favor right off the bat... This puts me in a difficult position..."

Theresa's tone inexplicably rose slightly.

"Then I should find someone else?"

"Would it kill you to let me show off a little more?!"

Hearing Theresa's angry voice, Xu Qi laughed even more heartily.

What kind of relationship would lead someone to ask for help the moment they receive a phone call? It would naturally be between extremely close people...

Theresa understood perfectly, so she at least made a joke before speaking directly.

What do you want me to do?

"After the incident in Guangcheng, is stargazing still usable?"

Theresa suddenly frowned. She keenly sensed that the favor Xu Qi wanted her to do this time was definitely not a small matter.

"No, firstly, that's police armor, not my personal armor. Secondly... the damage to the Stargazer is very severe, and it hasn't been fully repaired yet."

“Okay… I’ll try to get you another exoskeleton suit, but Theresa, you’ll probably have to come to Shanghai sooner. This is entirely my personal matter, and it involves some danger. So…”

"What? You want me to decide for myself whether to come or not?"

Xu Qi remained silent.

"Xu Qi, if this is your attitude, I'm not coming."

A smile returned to Xu Qi's face. He didn't say another word, but simply told Theresa.

"After we're done, I'll treat you to Hoomu Cafe."

"A word is settled!"

……

Preparations... Just like Xu Qi told Fu Hua before, if you feel that you can't handle something by yourself, then call a few more people.

And Xu Qi...

Perhaps the thing he has in abundance in this world is friends.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally decided to dial the number, only to be met with a long dial tone...

Just when Xu Qi thought the call was going to be a one-way trip, someone on the other end suddenly answered and asked, "Hello? Who is this?"

It was an unfamiliar voice, but Xu Qi didn't panic.

"I'd like to ask if you know Cuvatro Bagina? He's blond and likes to wear black sunglasses."

"Kuvatro? I don't know him. That name sounds like a comedian, maybe even a pedophile? You know, some men abroad are a bit perverted."

"Okay, this name is really not good. Maybe it would be cooler to be called Kazbal."

"Wait, you said Kazbal? Ah... that name sounds familiar. Do you need to see him?"

"Yes, some private matters."

"Okay, I think he'll contact you later. Good luck."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Qi breathed a sigh of relief.

Not long after, his phone received a call.

“I think this so-called private matter must be very important to you, Xu Qi.”

When that familiar voice rang out again, Xu Qi's expression became slightly complicated. When he made the call, he wasn't even sure if he wanted the person to answer.

But at this moment, he seemed to confirm one thing again—he might really hope... that the other person was alive.

"At the border between Shangjing and Jinhai, there is a mountain called Taixu. I need your help."

"time."

I'll tell you later.

"May I ask what it's about?"

"...It's about my sister."

"I understand, I'll contact you again later."

Saying those words meant the other party was about to hang up, but Xu Qi suddenly spoke up.

"Wait a moment!……"

There was no further response from the other end, but it wasn't a busy signal either.

"Thank you... for calling..."

"I should be saying that, Xu Qi, and... I'm sorry."

After leaving behind this abrupt and cryptic message, the other end of the phone hung up, but Xu Qi understood perfectly. He had never imagined that the other party would apologize to him.

After all, in Xu Qi's memory, that man always carried a certain stubbornness.

Getting him to change his mind... well, it's very difficult.

How he wished that 'sorry' could have come a little sooner.

"I'm not a saint... In the end, I still have some selfish motives."

Xu Qi let out a long sigh.

Next, he needed to make one last call, and this one... wouldn't be as complicated as the last one.

"Hey~~ You're such a busy person, how do you find time to contact me?"

A cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone, and it was clear that Miss Shiyu Qiluo had been in a very good mood these past few days.

"Miss Shigure, there's something I've forgotten about for a long time, and now I'm going to keep my promise."

"Huh? What?"

"I'm ready to see your highest-ranking officer—Mei."

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In the afternoon, ETStudio

Rita looked at Xu Qi's office, which was still empty, and seemed somewhat worried.

For some reason, she felt inexplicably irritable today, and Xu Qi had been missing for half a day. She had called him earlier, but couldn't reach him at all.

Could something have happened?

Impossible... After all, the biggest change that might occur in Shanghai is probably her own situation.

What's going on?

Rita tapped her foot on the ground, a gesture she never normally makes, but today she was tapping her foot quite frequently.

Just as Rita was about to lose her patience and go to the Golden Courtyard herself, the young girl who had just been recruited by Xu Qi yesterday—Miss Seele Vollerai—timidly walked over.

"Um, Rita, the general affairs manager."

"Excuse me, Ms. Seele, is there anything I can help you with? I might have other things to take care of and won't be at the office, so..."

"Ah! It's alright, Rita, General Affairs. It won't take up your time. I just wanted to show you a message."

information?

Rita frowned as she took the phone from Seele. It contained a very brief text message.

"Don't look for me anymore. I'll be waiting for you in the warehouse next to the corridor last time."

Neuropathy!

Rita blushed slightly. She glanced at Seele, who seemed oblivious to everything, then sighed, rubbing her forehead—was this silly girl... playing some kind of prank on her?!

She had no intention of indulging Xu Qi, and made another call, which was answered smoothly this time.

"Is this fun? Hmm!? Why can't you just come and tell me what's wrong?"

"Um...actually, I just wanted to find a more private place to talk to you, and I suddenly thought it might be interesting, so I gave it a try."

Rita glanced at Seele, who was clearly gloating, and became even more annoyed.

"You wait for me!"