That was an ID photo.

　　The person in the photo still looked like a student, with his lips slightly pursed, staring at the camera intently, and taking the photo with a serious look. His appearance was not outstanding, except for his pair of particularly dark eyes, which were hidden under his slightly long bangs, making the pure black background behind him pale in comparison.

　　This photo was posted on the investigation materials that Ji Mingxuan had just received not long ago. Ji Mingxuan read through the materials at a glance and learned that the person in the photo was named Shen Mo, a student of the Fine Arts Department of T University, who had just graduated this year and was still looking for a job.

　　Once, Ji Mingxuan was invited to give a lecture at T University. He saw this man named Shen Mo sitting in the first row. He looked confused as if he didn’t understand, but he was concentrating on taking notes in the book.

　　Ji Mingxuan just thought it was interesting at the time and didn’t expect that he was the person Zhou Yang was interacting with.

　　There were a few photos attached to the information, which were secretly taken when Shen Mo and Zhou Yang were together. Although both of them were men, one could tell from their movements and expressions that they must have a close relationship.

　　Ji Mingxuan raised his hand and pressed his eyebrows.

　　His sister Ji Anan and Zhou Yang are childhood sweethearts. Ji Anan has liked Zhou Yang since she was a child. Both the Zhou and Ji families would welcome a marriage between the two. Now it seems that this plan is doomed to fail.

　　The car slowly stopped at this time, and the driver turned around and said, “Mr. Ji, we have arrived at Zhou’s residence.”

　　Ji Mingxuan said “hmm” and put the document back into the file bag. He thought about it and decided not to take it out. He just threw it in the car and got out.

　　Zhou’s father and mother knew he was coming today, and had been waiting in the living room. The servant brought the tea quietly and then left quietly.

　　Ji Mingxuan picked up the teacup and took a sip. It was his favorite Tieguanyin.

　　After the greetings, Zhou’s mother got straight to the point and said, “Mingxuan, didn’t we already agree that An An and Zhou Yang would study abroad together? Why are you saying you want to reconsider it now?”

　　Ji Mingxuan answered carefully: “I don’t think it’s appropriate.”

　　”We have already discussed the marriage between the Zhou and Ji families. What’s inappropriate about it?”

　　”You know, An An’s illness…”

　　Zhou’s father and mother looked at each other, and it was Zhou’s mother who spoke up again: “Our two families are not outsiders. Your uncle and I have long known about An An’s physical condition. But this is not a big deal. Don’t you think your father and your mother got married in the same way?”

　　Ji Mingxuan was slightly moved.

　　His father and mother had always been in love, which was indeed a good story in the city. Although the two were also married for business, his father loved his frail mother all his life and took good care of her. Even after his mother passed away due to illness, his father did not remarry.

　　Zhou’s mother had also worked her way up the business world, and was very good at observing people’s expressions. She took advantage of the situation and said, “In fact, with An An’s situation, it would be best for her to marry our Zhou Yang. At least you know him well, so you can rest assured, right?”

　　Moreover, the two families are involved in interests, and such a union is far more solid than so-called love.

　　Although Zhou’s mother did not say this, the three people present knew it very well.

　　Ji Mingxuan was indeed hesitant, but he was not convinced by her. He just said, “Even if An An has no problem, Zhou Yang may not be happy about it.”

　　”Mingxuan, what do you mean by this?”

　　”As far as I know, Zhou Yang already has someone he’s dating.”

　　Mother Zhou’s expression changed slightly.

　　Zhou’s father laughed and said, “It’s normal for men to have a few girlfriends before getting married. It’s just a casual affair.”

　　Zhou’s mother didn’t look happy, but she agreed, “Zhou Yang had one or two girlfriends in high school, but they broke up a long time ago. I haven’t heard of this one now.”

　　He has now changed his taste and likes men, but of course he doesn’t dare let his parents know.

　　Ji Mingxuan was tactful enough not to say it out loud.

　　Zhou’s mother stared at him and said, “It seems that Mingxuan has already asked someone to investigate Zhou Yang.”

　　”Of course I have to consider my sister’s happiness.” Ji Mingxuan smiled and said, “Anyway, uncle and aunt should ask Zhou Yang’s opinion before making a decision on going abroad.”

　　He then changed the subject, chatted for a few more minutes, and then left after showing all courtesy.

　　Ji Mingxuan did not let Ji Anan know about this conversation. His beloved sister just needed to dress up beautifully and be a princess in the castle forever. She did not need to worry about the ups and downs of the outside world.

　　Unexpectedly, a few days later, Ji Anan took the initiative to bring up the idea of ​​going abroad.

　　Ji Mingxuan suppressed his surprise and asked with a smile, “Who told you about this?”

　　”Zhou Yang, he said his parents had discussed it with you, brother, isn’t that right?”

　　Ji Mingxuan’s eyes darkened and he asked, “Did Zhou Yang also agree to go abroad?”

　　”Of course, why else would he mention it to me?” Ji Anan shook Ji Mingxuan’s arm and said coquettishly, “Brother, are you going to let me go or not?”

　　Ji Mingxuan did not answer her. His mind was racing with thoughts, but he did not show any of them on his face. He just patted Ji Anan’s hand and asked, “Anan, do you really like Zhou Yang that much?”

　　”Brother!” Ji Anan stamped her feet, her face slightly reddened, “I have liked him since I was a child, you know that.”

　　”Why do you like him?”

　　”He… has been my dream since I was a child.”

　　Just like Snow White’s dream of meeting Prince Charming, perhaps every girl has such a dream.

　　Ji Mingxuan looked at his sister tenderly and asked, “What if Zhou Yang doesn’t like you?”

　　Ji Anan smiled sweetly, not getting angry at this assumption, and just said, “Then I will still like him, always.”

　　Although she inherited her mother’s disease, her personality was more like her father’s, and she was particularly persistent in her emotions. When their mother passed away, their father missed her so much that he fell ill and died soon after.

　　This seems to be a common problem among the Ji family.

　　Of course, Ji Mingxuan would not act on emotion. He weighed the pros and cons and felt that if Zhou Yang was really just playing around and treated An An well in the future, and with the financial support of the Ji family, it was not impossible to consider it.

　　”Brother,” Ji An’an continued to ask, “Are you going to let me go or not?”

　　”Don’t worry,” Ji Mingxuan looked at her expectant expression and said with a smile, “It will be as you wish.”

　　He only has this one sister, and he will give her everything she wants.

　　The procedures for going abroad were quickly completed, and half a month later, Ji Mingxuan sent Ji Anan on the plane. Of course, Zhou Yang also went with them. Ji Mingxuan didn’t have a good impression of him, so he just nodded as a greeting.

　　Ji Mingxuan was alone on the way back. Someone on the radio was singing an old love song in a hoarse voice, and Ji Mingxuan felt a little melancholy. While waiting for the red light at an intersection, he suddenly thought of a pair of black eyes.

　　Those eyes were dark and bright, and they showed a seriousness whether he was looking at people or at the camera.

　　What was his name?

　　That’s right, it’s Shen Mo.

　　Ji Mingxuan felt that the name was fitting for him. Since Zhou Yang went abroad with An An, he must have broken up with him, right? Before the red light turned green, he took the document from the back seat and flipped through it again.

　　When he saw the photo of the student, he suddenly had an idea and took out his cell phone to make a call.

　　”Hello, it’s me. Um, keep an eye on the guy I asked you to investigate last month… It’s nothing serious, just follow him for a few days…”

　　After hanging up the phone, Ji Mingxuan drove back home.

　　When he received the call back from there, he was already in his study. He received an unexpected news – Shen Mo was missing.

　　”When did it happen? Well, what else can we do? Of course we have to look for it.” Ji Mingxuan made a prompt decision and said, “Send someone out to look for it.”

　　He hung up the phone and walked back and forth in the study, already having a guess in his mind.

　　Zhou Yang had just gone abroad with Ji An’an, and something happened to Shen Mo here. Who else could have done it? I didn’t expect that Aunt Zhou was not only decisive in the business world, but also ruthless when dealing with her son’s romantic debts.

　　However, all this had nothing to do with him. He just mentioned this person in Zhou’s house. Whether to break up or something else, it was up to Zhou Yang to decide.

　　But if he had never asked anyone to investigate Shen Mo…

　　Ji Mingxuan sat down slowly, read the document in his hand over and over again, and finally reached out and tore off the photo on it.

　　He didn’t get any news from Shen Mo until the next day.

　　He took some time off and drove to a remote place. The car was bumpy and there was nothing but desolate scenery along the way. After a long time, he saw an abandoned old warehouse.

　　Ji Mingxuan got out of the car, and for some reason, he walked faster than the others. Just as he was about to push open the door of the warehouse, someone stopped him and said, “Mr. Ji, the situation inside may not be good.”

　　Ji Mingxuan’s temples jumped suddenly, and he said calmly, “It’s okay.”

　　Then he pushed open the door.

　　A musty smell hit my nose. The warehouse was very dark, and only with the light coming in from outside could I see a person curled up on the ground. The person was covered in wounds, especially his right hand, which was bloody and had a glaring red pool under his palm.

　　Ji Mingxuan simply thought he was dead. He walked over step by step, and the man on the ground moved, struggling to open his eyes and look at him.

　　Ji Mingxuan walked closer and closer, and his figure was gradually reflected in those dark, quiet eyes.