A Yan Jie's expression changed again.
"Chu Tianhong? This Chu Tianhong's hometown is Lan City, so his appearance in Lan City is not unexpected! Is he coming to our apartment complex?"
"Yes!"
Xiao Long asked, "A Yan Jie, what should we do now?"
"Don't be nervous, observe the situation, and conceal your auras. Just make sure the Church people don't discover us!"
As she spoke, A Yan Jie quickly walked to the window, but when she looked down, her pretty face changed again.
Xiao Long, who was looking with her, pulled his head back, "Oh no! How did Chu Tianhong get into our building? What is he doing here?"
A Yan Jie looked at the people in front of her, "Did we expose any details when we came?"
"No, we were very careful with every step!"
Seeing them analyze blindly, Fang Xin explained, "He's looking for me!"
"Looking for you?" Xiao Long turned his head to look at Fang Xin.
A Yan Jie also turned her head, looking at Fang Xin in confusion, not understanding why.
Xiao Long's expression changed, "Could it be that Chu Tianhong came to arrest Fang Xin? What should we do? We definitely can't escape! A Yan Jie, why don't we contact the people above to send reinforcements?"
A Yan Jie remained calm, seemingly making a decision.
Seeing this, Fang Xin said, "He's not here to arrest me. He's here to see me about something! I know his daughter; we're classmates!"
Jiang Xiaocha also chimed in, "Yes, my brother and Chu Tianhong's daughter know each other."
"That still doesn't make sense. Even if you know each other, it's not like someone of his status would go to such lengths to find you, right?" The chubby Xiao Long said.
As they spoke, dense footsteps could already be heard outside the door.
Everyone's expressions froze to an extreme. A Yan Jie, without hesitation, pulled a zipper from her spatial ring and stuck it on the wall. Then she pulled the zipper down, revealing a space nearly five square meters inside.
A Yan Jie beckoned, lowering her voice and urgently saying, "Get in!"
The braces-wearing girl, Ya Ya, was pushed in first, followed closely by Xiao Long and Xiao Hu. The young man who came to report the news was also dragged in, and Jiang Xiaocha, before she could react, was pulled in by A Yan Jie.
A knock came from the door. A Yan Jie also stepped inside, still trying to pull Fang Xin in with her.
She couldn't reach him. The knocking came again, and the young man who came later directly zipped it up.
The zipper stuck to the wall blended seamlessly with the white wall, showing no trace.
Fang Xin found this thing really novel.
This item could even evade Fang Xin's sensory observation.
The knocking came again.
Fang Xin walked towards the door.
He slowly opened the door.
In the cramped space.
The chubby Xiao Long turned his head to look at the young man, "Why did you pull the zipper? Xiao Cha's brother hasn't come in yet!"
The young man stared in the direction of the zipper, raising a finger to his lips to signal the others to be quiet, and explained in a low voice.
"Since the other party could come, it proves they already know Xiao Cha's brother is here. If he disappears out of thin air, it will definitely attract their attention. At that time, as long as they spend some time searching, they will definitely find all of us!"
"But you can't sacrifice Xiao Cha's brother alone!" The chubby Xiao Long said angrily.
The young man raised his hand and pinched Xiao Long's mouth, "Don't argue. Xiao Cha's brother is at least tenth on the Dragon-Tiger Rankings, and the Ninth Division currently values him greatly. Chu Tianhong is a man who doesn't get involved in such things; he won't make a move on Fang Xin! He's probably just here to apply pressure! At most, Fang Xin will get a beating; there won't be any life-threatening danger! Sacrificing him to save all of us is a good deal!"
A Yan Jie frowned deeply. Xiao Long still wanted to say something, but the young man pointed outside, indicating that Fang Xin had gone to open the door, and they absolutely must not speak!
Xiao Long pushed the young man's hand away, looking very angry, seemingly furious at the young man's decision.
The few of them exchanged glances, all nervously looking outside.
The young man turned his head to look at Jiang Xiaocha, and whispered, "Don't worry, your brother won't be in any serious trouble! I'll pay for his medical expenses!"
As the door opened.
Fang Xin saw Chu Tianhong standing at the door with a few subordinates.
The subordinates behind him were carrying expensive gifts.
"Xiao Fang! Am I bothering you?" Chu Tianhong showed a smile.
Fang Xin replied, "Bothering or not, you're already here, aren't you?"
Chu Tianhong smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping across the room, seemingly searching for Fang Qingdi's figure.
Then he quickly refocused his gaze on Fang Xin.
"Aren't you going to invite me in?"
Fang Xin stepped aside, "Please!"
Chu Tianhong walked inside. The subordinates behind him were about to follow, but Fang Xin stopped them.
"Only the gifts can come in; you guys stay out!"
The Church members frowned deeply. Accustomed to being pampered, that unruly streak resurfaced, but remembering Lu Ming's tragic death last night, they ultimately held back and looked up at Chu Tianhong.
Chu Tianhong smiled. If Fang Qingdi really intended to act, these few people wouldn't be able to stop him. "Then you all wait at the door!"
Fang Xin took the gifts from their hands and closed the door, completely isolating those people outside.
The few people in the cramped space exchanged wide-eyed glances.
They were all asking with their eyes, why is Fang Xin so arrogant? How is this different from what the rumors said? Is Chu Tianhong really that easy to talk to?
Chu Tianhong looked around, then sat down.
"Xiao Fang, are you the only one home?"
Fang Xin placed the gifts aside and pointed to the seat next to Chu Tianhong, "My aunt is sitting next to you; can't you see her?"
Chu Tianhong's mouth twitched. Damn it, why was this kid so obnoxious when he spoke?
"I apologize to you about your aunt's matter, but this has nothing to do with me; others gave the order!" Chu Tianhong explained.
Fang Xin responded indifferently.
Chu Tianhong still couldn't help but look around, "Where's the old man?"
Fang Xin seriously spouted nonsense, "The old man is everywhere, watching you right now!"
These words made Chu Tianhong get goosebumps. The oppressive feeling from last night once again enveloped his heart, and Chu Tianhong decided not to stay in this place anymore.
Chu Tianhong stood up, "Xiao Fang! I came here today mainly to apologize to you about last night's incident. Last night, uncle was muddled and indeed went too far. Uncle apologizes to you! And also to the old man!"
The few people holding their breath in the cramped space widened their eyes upon hearing this. They exchanged astonished glances, never expecting that a powerful figure like Chu Tianhong, who held significant authority in the Church, would actually come to apologize. This was something they couldn't even imagine.
But what surprised them even more was that Fang Xin did not accept the apology, but instead said to Chu Tianhong.
"Dean Chu, you call yourself uncle to me, but there's your daughter in between us. However, when you acted last night, your identity wasn't 'Uncle Chu,' but a member of the Church. Since you're here to apologize, please show enough sincerity and don't beat around the bush; apologize with the correct identity!"
Chu Tianhong paused, stared at Fang Xin, then smiled, and bowed sincerely to Fang Xin.
"Alright! I, Chu Tianhong, Dean of the Church's Light Academy, Governor-General of the Church's Light Legion Imperial Guards, and Council Chairman of the Light Council, formally apologize to you for last night's incident!"
