Lu Youze originally planned to leave, but after thinking for a while, he sat back down and made a call to the driver who was supposed to pick him up, asking him to hold off for now.

Since moving back to the Lu family home, Lu Youze had one thing on his mind that he was particularly concerned about, and the only person he could fully trust and rely on to investigate this matter was Gu Xuanhao. The security at this club was top-notch, or else Gu Xuanze wouldn’t have chosen to meet here. From his observation just now, he believed the reporters wouldn’t be able to enter, so he could stay here a little longer and meet with Gu Xuanhao.

“Hello,” Lu Youze thought for a moment and dialed Gu Xuanhao’s number. “Ah Hao, I’m at the Xingyao Club. I need to talk to you about something.”

Gu Xuanhao was very loyal and, of course, happened to be nearby. In less than ten minutes, he was sitting across from Lu Youze.

When Gu Xuanhao saw the half cup of coffee in front of Lu Youze, his face immediately darkened as he scolded, “Lu Youze, what the hell are you doing? You’re pregnant and still drinking coffee? Are you trying to shorten your life?”

These two were really brothers; they were both focused on the same thing. Lu Youze still felt they were overreacting, especially Gu Xuanhao, who was being so exaggerated. He couldn’t believe one cup of coffee could land him in the hospital.

“Forget about the coffee for now.” Lu Youze didn’t want to waste time, especially since this was an urgent matter. “I actually need your help.”

“Oh, I see. After your memory loss, you’re becoming more likable,” Gu Xuanhao said, leaning back on the sofa with a smug look. “Tell me, what do you want me to help you with?”

Lu Youze couldn’t help but roll his eyes. It seemed like all good brothers wanted to be their friend’s father. He didn’t want to engage in any further banter and got straight to the point.

“I think someone is watching me,” Lu Youze thought for a moment and decided to use the word “surveillance.” As a public figure, especially someone who used to be a top-tier actor, people like him were used to the constant presence of paparazzi, stalkers, and fans. But this felt different. He was very sensitive to being watched, and he was sure he was being surveilled.

“Surveillance?” Gu Xuanhao’s voice suddenly rose several octaves, and the carefree expression on his face turned serious. “What’s going on?”

Lu Youze shook his head. He had a rough idea of what was happening but still needed someone to confirm it for him.

“That’s where you come in. I need you to help me investigate,” Lu Youze said, feeling a bit of a headache. “You know, I don’t remember anything right now, and I can’t think of anyone who would be watching me. I really don’t know who else to turn to.”

“Alright.” Gu Xuanhao was pleased that Lu Youze trusted him so much, and suddenly felt a great responsibility. “Leave it to me.”

“Then I’ll wait for your good news.”

“I won’t keep you waiting long.”

Seeing Gu Xuanhao looking so confident, Lu Youze knew he had some idea of what to do and didn’t push further.

They chatted a bit more until Lu Youze’s uncle called to ask if he wanted to come home for dinner, and then he bid Gu Xuanhao goodbye.

Gu Xuanze returned home after work, and Ye Xing came over, giving him a strange look.

This was definitely not the attitude of a butler toward a master.

Gu Xuanze frowned, feeling a little weary as he sat on the sofa and spoke, “Ye Xing, if you have something to say, just say it.”

“Young Master, do you know where the Second Young Master went today?” Ye Xing asked, still smiling, his mood clearly good.

Gu Xuanze furrowed his brow even more tightly, rubbing his forehead, feeling a bit helpless. “What’s he up to now?”

“He went to a private detective agency.” Ye Xing had been smiling all along, but now his mood seemed lighter. “I have to say, his taste is good; he found the best detective agency.”

“Enough with the small talk. Why did he go to the detective agency?” Gu Xuanze interrupted.

“Isn’t it obvious why he went? You should know best,” Ye Xing retorted, his usually gentle eyes now sharp and intense under his glasses.

Gu Xuanze felt a headache coming on. “Ye Xing, cut the sarcasm. Don’t forget we made an agreement.”

Ye Xing’s expression turned cold at the mention of the agreement. He spoke with a frosty tone, “He asked me to help find out who’s been watching Lu Youze. You can keep your little affair with Lu Youze hidden from the whole world, but do you really think you can hide it from me?”

Gu Xuanze’s face darkened. He looked coldly at Ye Xing, but instead of arguing with him, he focused on something else.

“What did you just say? Someone is watching Lu Youze?”

“Isn’t it your people?” Ye Xing seemed confused, “Aren’t you the one who’s been keeping an eye on him?”

“No.” Gu Xuezhe replied expressionlessly, “After he returned to the Lu family villa, my people stopped following him.”

“Interesting.” Ye Xing suddenly started laughing again, “It seems like your precious one is being targeted.”

“Ye Xing.” Gu Xuezhe shot Ye Xing a glance, and the latter immediately felt a powerful pressure, realizing that he was truly angry. “Don’t make me kick you out.”

“Heh! Young Master, I’ll remind you of something: don’t forget why I’m still here.”

Gu Xuezhe raised his eyes to look at Ye Xing, growing somewhat impatient. “Then you can leave.”

Ye Xing gave him a strange look, and it seemed like he thought of something amusing as he suddenly laughed.

The atmosphere didn’t seem as tense as before, but the tension between the two remained unchanged.

“Young Master, I just thought of something.” Ye Xing stopped laughing, and his long, narrow eyes behind the lenses, which always seemed to carry a smile, now showed a hint of provocation. “A while ago, when Lu Youze’s pregnancy news broke, you seemed—”

It had happened a month ago. He remembered that Gu Xuezhe did go to see Lu Youze. Ye Xing didn’t know exactly what they talked about, but after returning, Gu Xuezhe’s mood had turned sour. The “obvious” here was only apparent to Ye Xing, who knew him well and was a smart old fox. To others, Gu Xuezhe didn’t appear any different from usual.

Gu Xuezhe, who was usually strict with himself, the man who only had a glass of red wine a day, had been drinking more during that period, and his frown had become twice as frequent.

Now, looking back, many things were suddenly clear.

“Ye Xing.” Gu Xuezhe’s voice had grown much colder, and he stood up, walking to stand in front of Ye Xing, facing him. “Stop meddling in things that don’t concern you.”

“This isn’t meddling.” Ye Xing wasn’t scared at all. In fact, he was in a surprisingly good mood, like a game that he had finally found the strategy for after struggling to pass it. He leaned toward Gu Xuezhe and whispered in his ear, “I heard that Lu Youze seems to have lost his memory. What if I tell him something, how do you think he’ll react?”

Gu Xuezhe’s face darkened, and just then, he heard familiar footsteps. His expression changed, and he suddenly grabbed Ye Xing’s arm with one hand and pulled him closer by the waist with the other, making it seem like they were hugging.

In the instant Gu Xuezhe’s expression shifted, Ye Xing tried to step back, but it was too late.

Gu Xuanhao happened to arrive at that moment. In the span of just a few seconds, his expression changed several times, finally staring at Ye Xing with contempt and disgust in his eyes.

Unlike Gu Xuezhe, Gu Xuanhao wore all his emotions on his handsome face.

He knew it. That annoying bastard Ye Xing was after his older brother. Did he really want to become another master of the Gu family?

Gu Xuanhao turned back to look at his older brother, his expression pitiful, like a golden retriever abandoned by its owner, silently asking, “Brother, you can’t possibly like this scumbag, right?”

Ye Xing was a bit lost in thought, almost wanting to ruffle his hair, but the timing wasn’t right.

As soon as Gu Xuanhao entered, the two separated. This was the effect Gu Xuezhe wanted. As long as it made Ah Hao misunderstand Ye Xing, Ah Hao wouldn’t really take a liking to him, even if Ye Xing stubbornly stayed here. Of course, aside from this goal, it was also a warning to Ye Xing.

He crossed the line!

Trying to threaten him was still a hundred years too early.

“I’ll go back to my room.” Gu Xuezhe spoke plainly. “Call me when dinner’s ready.”

“Okay, Young Master.” Although Ye Xing cursed Gu Xuezhe for being shameless in his heart, he still maintained the image of a butler in front of Gu Xuanhao.

“Ye Xing.” After his brother went upstairs, Gu Xuanhao walked up to Ye Xing, glaring at him fiercely like a bully threatening a good citizen. “I warn you, stop eyeing my brother.”

“Second Young Master, I don’t quite understand what you mean.” Ye Xing adjusted his glasses and said some nonsense. “Just now, the Young Master’s eyes were a bit uncomfortable, so I was just checking on him.”

What he was really after, only this fool who always ran around doing things for others didn’t know.

“Check, check your sister!” Gu Xuanhao was so angry his face turned red. This bastard took him for a fool, only an idiot would believe such a lie. “Wait for it. I’ll kick you out sooner or later.”

After throwing that harsh line, Gu Xuanhao huffed and stormed back to his room.

Ye Xing watched his back and smiled faintly.