So, if Brother Xiao has something to do later, please take care of him. Yang Jie saw that Song Xuanhe had fallen into thoughtfulness and said, Im not certain whats happened at the Xiao Family, but Im very glad that you can accompany him at this time.

Song Xuanhe lifted his gaze when he heard this, even as Yang Jie continued, Although I never liked you much, I also know that youre indeed the most suitable person for Brother Xiao. I dont know if what Ive said is wrong, or if Im overthinking things, but I still want to tell you that Brother Xiao has been on his own for many years. The one and only person hes placed in his heart is you, and the one and only person he likes and cherishes is you.

There may be many people who like you, and many people you like, and you have many friends, and many relatives, so you dont place as much care on Brother Xiao as he does for you, but I still hope that you can be better to Brother Xiao, because he really likes you. We can all see it.

Yang Jie fell silent after saying this, looking at Song Xuanhe with a complex gaze. He seemed to be struggling in his heart for a long time before finally, he spoke again awkwardly, I also know that you like Brother Xiao, and I know that you two really match each other. But I just want to say, be better to him, and dont make him sad. Otherwise, I really will

Youll what?

Xiao Yuanmus voice sounded out from behind Yang Jie. Yang Jie was startled, immediately standing up straight and turning around. His face flushed when he saw Xiao Yuanmu, Brother Xiao!

Enough. Xiao Yuanmu came over and took Song Xuanhes hand, casually returning the cell phone to Yang Jie. He laughed quietly, then said, Get ready to go.

Yang Jie felt a sense of relief, turning to run off.

Song Xuanhe wanted to laugh at seeing his appearance of wanting to make fierce remarks one moment, then running way faster than a rabbit the next. However, the corners of his lips slowly fell as he laughed, and he turned his gaze towards Xiao Yuanmu. It just happened that Xiao Yuanmu was also looking at him. Xiao Yuanmu smiled, then said, Yang Jie told you not to make me sad. What are you going to do?

What would make you sad? Song Xuanhe asked.

Nothing you do would make me sad. Xiao Yuanmu pecked at the corner of his lips, then laughed quietly, Nothing.

Song Xuanhes eyelashes trembled, and he held onto his hand tightly.

The smile at the corner of Xiao Yuanmus mouth deepened at this. He squeezed his hand lightly and said, Come on, lets go back to the hotel and rest early. Well go back to America tomorrow morning.

If youre in a hurry, itll be the same if we sleep on the plane. Song Xuanhe thought about how Yang Jie had said that something must have happened in the Xiao Family just now and asked, What happened when Madame Xiao called you just now?

Xiao Yuanmu nodded, the smile in his eyes fading as he said lightly, Its nothing major. It wont delay our rest.

Song Xuanhe could tell from Xiao Yuanmus expression that things werent so simple, but he also knew that Xiao Yuanmu had his own plans. So, he didnt intend to refute him and instead lifted his legs to walk as he said, In that case, well go back and sleep earlier today.

Xiao Yuanmus voice was deep and hoarse as he whispered in a low voice into his ear, We can also sleep a bit later and rest properly on the plane tomorrow.

Song Xuanhes throat tensed up. He shifted his gaze and met with Xiao Yuanmus bottomless black eyes for a moment before looking away silently. The hand he was using to hold Xiao Yuanmus tightened slightly.

The next morning, Song Xuanhe had to force himself to look presentable, dropping his chin and straightening his back as he entered Xiao Yuanmus private plane. Then, under the watchful gazes and welcome from the crew, he walked into the lounge and closed the door, only opening it again ten hours later.

When Song Xuanhe came back out again, Xiao Yuanmu was in the midst of a video call with Louis, his back to Song Xuanhe. Louis, who was on the other end of the screen, was the first one to notice Song Xuanhe, and he smiled and said hi.

Long time no see, Louis. The corner of Song Xuanhes lips held a smile as he returned the greeting.

Louis spoke, Although it hasnt been that long, I always feel like its been a long time since we met, Song. I still remember that time when you and Xiao made breakfast at my place, but forgot that I also need to eat breakfast. I was really quite sad, but I still miss you, Song.

Song Xuanhe thought about that day and burst out laughing. He asked, What are you guys talking about?

Work. Xiao Yuanmu invited Song Xuanhe to sit down beside him and said lightly, And Xiao Baicong.

Song Xuanhe frowned, Whats going on with Xiao Baicong now?

Hes been kidnapped. Louis answered first. He didnt try to conceal the gloating in his tone as he spoke, Xiao, you didnt tell Song about your younger brother being kidnapped? But, I do feel that the urgency of this matter is far, far less than how interesting it is.

Kidnapping? Song Xuanhes eyes widened slightly.

Wasnt this the last plot in the book before the author trashed the ending?

Since when did the timeline become so chaotic?

The system was also extremely surprised. It had never thought that this major event happening in the Xiao Family would be that Xiao Baicong was abducted. This should have happened two years after Song Xuanhe and the system left the world, and it hadnt expected it to have advanced so much. Although they didnt know the follow-up plot, this matter was still considered an important part of the story.

Although Song Xuanhes emergence in the plot had led to many deviations, the important plot lines had barely been affected. The system was very confused about why such an unexpected event would happen this time.

Yes! Louis said, It seems that Xiao really hasnt told you about it yet. In that case, ask Xiao.

Seeing Song Xuanhe looking at him, Xiao Yuanmu raised his hand and helped him tidy up his sleep-ruffled hair. He spoke faintly, Xiao Baicong was kidnapped at almost the same time as when I left America. The kidnappers only sent a message saying that it was someone that I had offended before, and that they would only release Xiao Baicong if I went to save him alone.

Song Xuanhe sneered, This matter is obviously targeting you. Is the Xiao Family really telling you to go?

It really is obvious. Louis couldnt help interjecting, But theres also another obvious personality, which isas long as the initiator of this matter is Xiao Yuanmu, then everything can also be explained clearly.

What do you mean? Song Xuanhes brows furrowed slightly, but before it could form a full frown, his mind flashed and his expression grew cold, The Xiao Family thinks that Xiao Yuanmu was the one who kidnapped Xiao Baicong?

Based on the time Xiao left America, and when Xiao Baicong was kidnapped, it seems very likely, doesnt it? Louis shrugged his shoulders, And if Xiao goes alone, then Xiao Baicong can also claim that Xiao planned it, because he would only be able to hide it from everyone if he went alone, isnt that so?

But once theres any kind of conspiracy behind this, as long as he goes alone, then it would seem like he was the one who did it even if it wasnt.

Youre right! Louis snapped his fingers and said, This is the problem we were discussing just now. In fact, we all know that although Xiao is nominally only temporarily in charge of the Xiao Family, he has already convinced most of the Xiao Family to support him in just over half a month of time. In this kind of situation, Xiao doesnt need to do anything to Xiao Baicong at all, because the Xiao Family will be his sooner or later, and Xiao Baicong doesnt have the ability to contend against him.

But now that Xiao Baicong has been kidnapped, everything that had already become clear has become unclear. Song Xuanhe continued the thread of Louiss statements and spoke coldly, If something happens to Xiao Baicong, then the blame can be placed on Xiao Yuanmu. How can the Xiao Family be reassured letting a person who wont even let off his own younger brother inherit the Xiao Family? Besides, he hadnt grown up in the Xiao Family and has lived outside for so many years.

Clever. Louis said, This is the core question. Does the Xiao Family trust Xiao?

Both Louis, who was on the other end of the screen, and Song Xuanhe looked at Xiao Yuanmu at the same time. Xiao Yuanmus hand had been placed on Song Xuanhes shoulder, and when he saw him looking, he rubbed his fingers against the delicate skin of his neck. He said indifferently, Obviously, Xiao Baicong wouldnt have made such a move if the Xiao Family trusted me.

Song Xuanhe was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted, Do you mean to say that Xiao Baicongs kidnapping was directed and acted out by himself?

Eighty percent likelihood. Louis said.

Xiao Yuanmus gaze was dark and deep, One hundred percent likely.

Song Xuanhe and Louis exchanged glances when they heard Xiao Yuanmu sound so certain. Song Xuanhe asked, Did Xiao Baicong show any hints of it before?

He didnt believe that Xiao Yuanmu was someone who would target a person aimlessly. If Xiao Yuanmu was so certain about something in front of others, then it meant that the matter was something hed already confirmed. For him to say that Xiao Baicong had directed and acted out this kidnapping by himself proved that he at least had evidence of Xiao Baicongs involvement.

To Song Xuanhes surprise, Xiao Yuanmu replied, No.

Then, how do you know Song Xuanhe pursed his lips halfway through the sentence and changed his question, Then, whats your plan?

Xiao Yuanmus lips hooked briefly and he said to Song Xuanhe, Xiao Lins body is recovering well, but its not convenient for him to meet with people. I asked someone to send news to Xiao Baicong and make him think that I had deliberately concealed Xiao Lins condition. He thinks that Xiao Lin is about to die, and once Xiao Lin really dies, things would progress following a foregone conclusion

Xiao Yuanmu didnt finish the rest of his words, but Song Xuanhe and Louis both understood.

In order not to let the situation follow the foregone path, Xiao Baicong had to take risks and make it so that Xiao Yuanmu was thoroughly stripped of his title as the temporary head of the Xiao Family while Xiao Lin was still aware and sober. Only in this way could he still have hope of being the head of the Xiao Family.

But Xiao Lin was too shrewd, and Madame Xiao wasnt stupid. This wasnt an easy matter to achieve.

Xiao Baicong could only choose from the one option that would most likely make them lose their reason, which was himself.

As the youngest son whod been held in the palm of Xiao Lin and Madame Xiaos hands like treasure for more than ten years, he naturally knew how much importance his parents attached to him. He even knew that his parents had once worried about the harm and loss of interests that would be caused by Xiao Yuanmus return. At this time, when the Xiao Family has been handed to Xiao Yuanmu, it would be the moment when his parents felt the most guilt towards him.

If something happened to him at this time, and it was their eldest son, who was still under probation, who led to this accident, then the current trajectory would easily be broken.