Since when had she become so capable?
A mischievous smile appeared on Lu Fang's refined face. He did not mind watching the show and said, "Oh, our Young Master Huo has been rejected by his wife. She won't even let him hold her hand."
Huo Nanchen's eyes swept across him coldly. He then shifted his gaze to An Duo. "What happened exactly?"
"Nanchen, you should ask her!" An Duo felt wronged. "She accused me as soon as she entered the room. Maybe she just wanted to get your attention!"
Yang Chen had been holding back and could not stand it anymore. "Miss, if my sister's disappearance has something to do with you, the Yang family will not let you off!"
The Yang family was Nan Cheng's newest wealthy family.
"Huh? With just the two of you?" An Duo seemed to have heard a big joke. "I'd like to see why the Yang family won't let me off. Before you say something fierce, aren't you going to ask me what my surname is?"
Yang Chen had never met An Duo. Nan Cheng was full of hidden dragons and tigers. It was possible that she was from a powerful family. However, now that his sister was missing, he would not back down no matter how rich and powerful she was.
"It doesn't matter what your surname is, you should give me an explanation for making my friend go missing, shouldn't you?" Gu Ruochu finally looked Huo Nanchen in the eye. "Nanchen, are you planning to protect her?"
"I won't."
Gu Ruochu heaved a sigh of relief when she heard his simple answer. She had been a little worried that Huo Nanchen would protect this woman.
She was very beautiful.
"That's enough, my lady. You're not from this city, are you? I don't know if you've heard the saying, 'A strong dragon can not oppress a local snake.' How has my friend offended you? I apologize on her behalf. But she's my friend, we must see her today."
An Duo gritted her teeth. She knew that Gu Ruochu was using Huo Nanchen to oppress her.
Gu Ruochu did not take her eyes off her.
"Mrs. Huo, don't worry. I'll help you bring her back." An Shaosi, who had remained silent this entire time, spoke up. "The one who caused the trouble was my sister. I'll be responsible for bringing your friend back."
"Brother! Do you know what you're talking about?" An Duo's expression turned even uglier. Wasn't this a disguised confession to Gu Ruochu that she had kidnapped Yang Xi?
"Thank you very much." Gu Ruochu nodded.
"No need."
An Shaosi stood up and slowly took off his coat. He then casually threw it on the sofa. His movements were swift and agile, giving off a wild and unruly beauty. He then turned around and walked towards the door of the private room.
Gu Ruochu looked at him closely.
She had seen him somewhere in her past life, but she had forgotten his identity.
Gu Ruochu made way and took a few steps to the side. Huo Nanchen reached out and held her shoulders. He pulled her slightly into his arms and said, "Why are you standing here? Sit by my side."
Gu Ruochu did not say a word and obediently sat by his side. Her eyes were a little tired, but she did not lean against Huo Nanchen's body. He noticed her hesitation.
"Do you want to try some of the snacks here? They're not bad." Huo Nanchen reached out and tidied up her coat. He then wrapped it tighter and carried it on his arms.
Gu Ruochu was tall, but she still looked petite and dainty in front of Huo Nanchen.
"No need."
"Sister-in-law, long time no see." An Duo took a glass of wine and took a sip. Her eyes scanned Gu Ruochu from head to toe.
"Sister-in-law, you've changed so much. I almost didn't recognize you."