Many would think that a guy with long hair would seem feminine. However, with Hua Wuyan’s good looks and natural noble temperament, his slender and thin body, coupled with his shoulder-length, flaxen-colored hair, there was no trace of femininity. He looked very handsome.

  The cashier hurried as Hua Wuyan urged.

  After paying, Hua Wuyan put away his credit card, carried the shopping bag, and sprinted out.

  Han Xiao searched every corner but couldn’t find the girl that matched Hua Wuyan’s description. Hua Wuyan had found Han Xiao almost immediately among the crowd as he was tall as a model and had this natural poise. One would have noticed him within millions.

  Hua Wuyan ran over and patted Han Xiao’s shoulder, “Han Xiao.”


  Han Xiao was eager to look further when he had felt someone touching his shoulder. He took his step back, turned around, and saw Hua Wuyan standing behind him.

  “I can’t find her.”


  Hua Wuyan had recognized disappointment within his tone.

  “I saw her trying out a laptop just now. I guess she’s here to get a new laptop as well. Let’s split up and look around. She should still be on this floor.”


  “Alright.” Han Xiao agreed, and he continued searching every corner of this floor, including each store, while Hua Wuyan began exploring in the other direction.

  ***

  Qin Shu had achieved her objective in the mall that day. She had fancied the laptop and paid for it without any hesitation.

  After paying, she walked out of the computer store with her shopping bag and discovered a milk tea store next to it. Before she walked in, she had peeped at Ye Luo, who was around five meters away.

  “I would like to have one red bean milk tea.” Qin Shu took out her phone to scan the QR code and pay.

  “Okay. Just a moment, please.” The cashier printed the receipt.

  Han Xiao had just walked past the milk tea store, and he walked straight into the computer store next to it.

  “Here’s your red bean milk tea.” The cashier had packed the milk tea and handed it to Qin Shu.

  Qin Shu took it from her, took out the straw from the bag, and tore it open. She poked it through the wrapping. As Qin Shu drank through the straw, Ye Luo had already approached her. She ignored him and made her way to the elevator. When the door had opened, she walked in and pushed the close button before Ye Luo could even get in.

  By the time Ye Luo got to the floor below, Qin Shu had already finished her drink. She threw the plastic cup into the trash can.

  “.……” Ye Luo was speechless.

  Besides getting a new laptop, Qin Shu wanted to get some fresh air. Once she had finished, she did not linger but exited the mall straight. Ye Luo followed behind her without a word. He made his way to the parking lot and drove the car over while Qin Shu rested under a shade. As the car came to a stop, she opened the door and got in. After making sure the door was closed, Ye Luo stepped on the pedal and sped off.

  In the shopping mall, Han Xiao and Hua Wuyan had searched everywhere but to no avail. When they met, they could tell that neither of them had found the girl.

  Han Xiao walked towards the glass railing and stood there, his eyes pitch-black as he glared at the crowd coming to and forth, but there was no sign of the girl. With his influence and power, he had thought that finding someone would be easy. Yet, years had passed. It had been seven, but there was no clue at all. He got his slap of reality right in his face.

  Hua Wuyan approached Han Xiao and stood shoulder to shoulder with him. He turned his head and said, “Han Xiao, don’t get discouraged yet. You’ll find Little Munchkin one day.”


  Han Xiao glanced at Hua Wuyan. In these seven years, Hua Wuyan had been there for him as he searched for her. He was the only friend who had spent countless hours supporting his dream.

  “I won’t give up. I’ll find Little Munchkin.” He was determined.

  As Hua Wuyan heard this, he broke into a smile. “I knew you wouldn’t give up.”


  Han Xiao withdrew his gaze, tightened his thin lips as he overlooked the ground floor.

  “Didn’t Little Munchkin tell you her real name?” It had been on Hua Wuyan’s mind for a long time. If they had a name, the search would be much easier.

  Han Xiao shook his head. “She only said that her hometown was in Jiang Cheng.”


  Hua Wuyan sighed. “No wonder you’ve always been around.”


  Hua Wuyan had his confusion before. He did not know why Han Xiao had chosen to stay at Jiang Cheng for three years—it turned out it was because of Little Munchkin. Still, they could not find her in their three years here.

  The girl Hua Wuyan had seen had looked a lot like Little Munchkin, but they failed to find her. If they had, they could have asked who she was direct.

  ***

  On their way back, Qin Shu had her arm rested on the window, her palm cupping her chin and her gaze on Ye Luo, who was in the driver’s seat. She had been thinking about how she could persuade him and let her go to Xijin.

  She was just about to open up, but as she noticed the unreadable and distant expression on Ye Luo’s face, she backed out. It would be a waste of time to talk to someone apathetic. She had thought about slipping out at night when Ye Luo was asleep, yet thinking about how furious Ye Luo would be when he found her missing would be a problem. He would have informed Fu Tingyu on the spot, and Fu Tingyu would become panicked.

  Qin Shu shook her head. It wouldn’t work.

  Back at Bright Garden, Qin Shu played with Boss for a while. Like other cats, Boss had always been a furry, lazy little creature. She wondered if she should bring her along if she would be going to Xijin. But first, she should deal with Ye Luo.

  Qin Shu took out her phone and sent a text message to Shi Yan. They should have reached their destination by now. She got his text almost instantly, saying he, Fu Tingyu, and the other Ye brothers had arrived at the hotel, just as Qin Shu had expected.

  Shi Yan got another text from Qin Shu.

  [Qin Shu: Could you tell me secretly, what is it that Fu Tingyu was getting?]

  As Shi Yan saw this text, he did not know if he should tell her.

  Lord Fu had wanted to procure a pure, purple diamond, but he had no idea why. It would be fine if he let her know, wouldn’t it? Shi Yan thought.

  While Shi Yan was weighing his options, Qin Shu almost had a panic attack. Was her question so hard to answer?

  After around ten minutes, Shi Yan had replied with a text. Qin Shu quickly opened it.

  [Shi Yan: Lord Fu wants to purchase a pure, purple diamond.]

  Qin Shu was puzzled as she read the message. Why would he want to get purple diamonds? Pure, purple diamonds were much precious than diamonds, and they were difficult to find. Within the past ten years, people had located some of them, yet there were only a few carats, and their value was at an astronomical price. Fu Tingyu was not interested in diamonds or rare jewelry, so of course, it was not for collection.

  Qin Shu had questions. So she sent another text to Shi Yan. He must have known why.

  [Qin Shu: Why pure, purple diamonds?]