CHAPTER 545: 214 NOT ONLY KILLS, BUT ALSO SEEKS TO DESTROY THE WILL_2

She really has feelings for Xixi.

Helian Yu’s lips twitched slightly, a mocking smile fleeting across his face.

"Why is it her again?" Jing Zhan pouted in dissatisfaction.

Helian Yu raised his eyebrow and asked with a smile, "What does Miss Jing mean?"

Jing Zhan blushed slightly and said, "Mrs. Liu, just call me Xiao Zhan. I’m talking about that Shen You’an. She’s always clinging to Runxi. When I met Runxi at Chunzhou Airport, Sister Yu kindly wanted to help him upgrade his ticket, but Runxi refused. Wasn’t it just to squeeze into economy class for Shen You’an’s sake? Mrs. Liu, you have no idea how much trouble she causes, and she even got Runxi hurt because of her...."

At this point, Jing Zhan suddenly covered her mouth, her expression showing some regret for speaking too freely.

"Mrs. Liu, do... do you know about Runxi’s injury?"

Helian Yu laughed silently to himself, but his face appeared first startled, then angry. "Injury? Xixi got hurt saving her? How serious is it?"

"Don’t worry, Mrs. Liu. His palm was injured, but it’s been treated, so he’s fine now. Mrs. Liu, Runxi has a soft heart. You need to pay close attention to avoid letting someone with ulterior motives take advantage of him."

She was practically naming Shen You’an directly.

Helian Yu glanced inside the car at Yu Ruohuan, as if oblivious.

She smiled faintly and curled her lips, saying, "Not just any random person is worthy of entering the Liu family. Rest assured, Miss Jing."

Jing Zhan grinned brightly. "Mrs. Liu, the Jing family and the Helian family have been friends for generations. Please don’t be so formal with us juniors. Just call me Xiao Zhan."

Helian Yu obliged readily. "Xiao Zhan."

Jing Zhan beamed with delight and asked, "Then can I call you Aunt Yu?"

"Of course."

Jing Zhan thought to herself, this Mrs. Liu is actually quite approachable.

At that moment, Yu Ruohuan, who had been silent all along, said, "It’s a bit dull with just a few of us. Why not invite them along?"

Jing Zhan blinked and eagerly agreed, "Yes, yes! Let’s invite Runxi too."

Helian Yu instructed her assistant, "Bring him over."

The assistant asked, "What about Miss Shen...?"

Helian Yu gave Yu Ruohuan a subtle look and said impassively, "Since she’s Xixi’s classmate, let her come too. Miss Yu enjoys larger gatherings."

The assistant turned and left.

Meng Junzhu was standing by the roadside waiting for a cab.

Having just returned to the cold Qingzhou from Chunzhou, her body hadn’t fully adapted yet as she continuously rubbed her hands for warmth.

Behind her stood Shen You’an and Liu Runxi, side by side.

The streetlights cast their figures onto the ground, their shadows stretched long.

The two shadows stood close together; Liu Runxi was tilting his head, saying something to Shen You’an, their shadowed heads leaning close.

Meng Junzhu looked at the intertwined shadows on the ground and smiled contentedly.

"Young Master."

The sudden voice broke everyone’s train of thought.

Liu Runxi and Meng Junzhu simultaneously turned their heads.

The assistant spoke respectfully, "Young Master, Madam is hosting a party to welcome Miss Yu and has invited you to join, along with your friends and Mr. Meng. Please come along."

Meng Junzhu glanced at Liu Runxi and Shen You’an, her expression filled with concern.

That Mrs. Liu is suffocating.

Can An’an possibly hold her own in her presence?

Shen You’an turned to gaze in Helian Yu’s direction, her glance fleeting before she withdrew her gaze indifferently.

Liu Runxi’s face turned cold. "You can go back. I’m not coming."

"Young Master..."

The assistant tried persuading him, but as soon as his gaze met the boy’s, the words died in his throat. He stepped back silently.

A taxi stopped in front of them. Meng Junzhu eagerly opened the rear door and gestured for the two to get in.

Liu Runxi placed their luggage in the trunk and only then got into the backseat with Shen You’an. The taxi sped away.

The assistant awkwardly scratched his nose. He had expected this outcome.

Helian Yu took in the entire scene, her heart firming in resolve.

She turned and got into her car. "Let’s go."

Meng Junzhu’s faculty apartment was closest to the airport, so they dropped her off first.

Inside the taxi, only Liu Runxi and Shen You’an remained.

Outside the window, neon lights and shadows swept past like a carousel.

"Your piano solo at the New Year’s Eve concert the night after tomorrow—how’s the preparation coming along?"

Liu Runxi asked softly.

Shen You’an’s fingers lightly tapped on her knee, letting silent notes flow through the air.

"Don’t have faith in me?"

Liu Runxi chuckled. "Of course not. Quite the opposite—I think you’ll definitely wow everyone."

"Thanks."

When they reached the apartment complex entrance, Shen You’an opened the car door and got out. She retrieved her luggage, waved toward the car, then turned and walked into the complex.

"An’an."

Just as Shen You’an was about to step past the apartment gate, a boy’s voice called out from behind.