CHAPTER 261: CHAPTER 261 SISTERS

An Junxi dared not recognize the person in front of her, "An Lingling, when did you come back?"

An Lingling had changed a lot. The old her used to wear extravagant clothes and makeup, acted bratty and capricious, everyone in the family had to listen to her—she was just a spoiled child who never grew up.

Now she looked plain but elegant, her makeup was simple, and her whole demeanor had softened, appearing calm and composed.

Such a big change in less than three years, leaving Li Chong had given her a new life.

An Lingling introduced An Junxi to the foreigner across from her, "Raven, this is my cousin, Mrs. Gu."

Her attitude towards An Junxi was no longer as hostile as before, nor too enthusiastic, just like towards an ordinary friend.

Raven warmly shook hands with An Junxi, introducing himself in clumsy Chinese, "Mrs. Gu, I am An’s husband, Raven."

An Junxi shook his hand briefly, and An Lingling said, "Let’s go chat over there."

An Junxi glanced around, noticing her senior hadn’t arrived yet, "Alright."

An Lingling said something to Raven, and he gave her a kiss, "Darling, don’t be too long."

Hearing Raven speak in German, An Junxi wondered if An Lingling had been in Germany all these years.

Raven was tall and handsome, attentive and considerate to An Lingling, far better than Li Chong used to be.

They sat at a table nearby, and An Lingling said, "I want to visit Li Chong. I heard Mr. Gu sent him to an asylum."

An Junxi never specifically asked Gu Yikun about it, she only heard bits and pieces, "Why do you want to see him? Li Chong deserves it."

"We were married for a while, and for those years I was with him, at least he wasn’t stingy with money."

An Lingling talked about Li Chong without any special emotion; she didn’t particularly want to see his downfall, just simply wanted to see him one last time.

An Junxi said, "If you want to go, then go."

An Lingling replied, "Thank you."

"Thank me for what?"

An Lingling ordered her a cup of coffee, "Over two years ago, I traveled to many countries, never staying long in any place, afraid Mr. Gu’s people would find me, until I met Raven in Germany and decided to stay there."

"I lived anxiously for a year, no one came looking for me, and I know it’s because you spoke on my behalf to Mr. Gu."

She knew if Gu Yikun really wanted to find someone, no matter where she escaped to, it would be futile.

Hearing An Lingling say this, An Junxi realized she had truly changed.

The old An Lingling never knew gratitude, no matter how good others were to her, she wouldn’t appreciate it. Not like now, reflecting on others’ efforts.

An Junxi responded calmly, "No need to thank me; it was Li Chong who did wrong, and he has already faced retribution."

An Lingling said, "The first year I was abroad felt like I was fleeing, leaving my family, not daring to contact even my mom... I thought a lot, realized I didn’t have to live like that. It was just my attachment to the material life Li Chong provided, almost drove myself crazy. Now it’s all better, meeting Raven. He’s not very wealthy, but he’s good to me."

An Junxi glanced at Raven, who was watching them, genuinely concerned about An Lingling, "Have you taken Raven back to Xing’an yet?"

"Not yet, we just returned to the country. We’ll go visit my family in a couple of days."

An Junxi took a sip of coffee, "Lingling, about Uncle’s matter... I hope you don’t hate me. My dad was seriously injured at that time, and Uncle had offended many villagers. Even if Yikun hadn’t done anything, Uncle would have faced consequences sooner or later."

An Lingling said, "Even if I hate you, what can I do? Who dares to offend Gu Yikun? You’re lucky to marry him." She still spoke unkindly.

An Junxi didn’t argue with her, "How long are you staying?"

"About a month. Raven’s work is busy," An Lingling asked, "How’s Lv Jing?"

An Junxi didn’t want to mention Lv Jing, "I don’t know. Yikun told me not to inquire, must not have ended well."

An Lingling’s eyes still held some resentment, "I can overlook others, but I can’t forgive Lv Jing. I want to know how she’s doing now."

The worse Lv Jing was doing, the happier she felt.

An Junxi said, "I’ll ask Yikun if I get the chance, don’t know if he’ll tell me."

An Lingling recalled something, "What about the other group?"

An Junxi looked at her, "What other group?"

"You don’t know?" An Lingling’s expression was a bit strange, "There were two groups when Lv Jing kidnapped you, I heard it myself."

Goosebumps rose on An Junxi’s arms, "What did you hear?"

She had always thought it was Lv Jing who orchestrated the kidnapping using Li Chong’s people, never considering other participants!

If there really was another group, the instigator must know her, perhaps even be around her.

An Junxi gripped her cup tighter, wondering if this person had any connection to Gu Kuangxia two years ago?

Knowing there were still unknown people hiding in the dark, An Junxi’s nerves tightened again.

She had been too paranoid these past two years, not wanting any unexpected events to happen again.

An Lingling recalled the scene, "I heard Lv Jing say in the parking lot that she couldn’t do it alone and told that person to kidnap you, and she’d handle the rest." She remembered clearly.

An Junxi mentally sorted everything out, realizing she needed to discuss it with Yikun. Who would have considered this possibility back then?

The opponent was too covert, and with Li Chong as the frontman, they had all overlooked this possibility. No matter what, she had to find that person and not let dangerous people stay around her.

She covered up by saying, "Yikun probably knows, I’ll ask him."

An Lingling didn’t pursue the topic further.

Gong Xiaoyu arrived at the café, and An Junxi saw her entering, saying to An Lingling, "My friend is here."

"Mm, go ahead."

Though they were sisters with the same grandfather, their interaction was as if with strangers.

An Junxi bid farewell to Raven, went to Gong Xiaoyu, and found another quiet spot by the window to sit down.

She ordered another drink, still digesting An Lingling’s words.

Who was the person conspiring with Lv Jing? Could it be Liu Zhiwen? If it was Liu Zhiwen, that truly was frightening. How long had she been plotting against her?

Gong Xiaoyu waved her hand in front of An Junxi’s face, "What are you thinking about so deeply? Weren’t you here to chat with me?"

An Junxi temporarily put those thoughts aside, "How are things with you and Yue Xiaoyang?"

Gong Xiaoyu said, "I want to break up."

An Junxi almost choked, "Break up? Why?"

"Why else? Do you think I have many two years to waste? No, it’s almost three years with him."

"He’s still unwilling to get married?" That had to be the reason.