Li Shuyi’s flight arrived in China at 7 o’clock in the evening. This time, he returned to China alone in advance, and he didn’t let his subordinates follow him. They had spent several weeks negotiating with the foreigners for cooperation, and it was a good chance to give the youngsters a break and let them enjoy the beaches abroad.

He didn’t notify anyone to pick him up in China, but as soon as he got off the plane, he saw Zuo Mingyuan waiting for him with a group of people. Next to him was Liu Chao from the airport security department, as if they were welcoming some important guest. Li Shuyi raised an eyebrow and asked, “Why are you guys here?”

The high-pressure work during this period had made him thinner, and his facial features appeared sharper. There was a hint of hidden impatience in his expression.

After a moment of consideration, Zuo Mingyuan was about to speak when Liu Chao stepped forward ahead of him to greet him, saying in a wailing tone, “Aiyo my dear ancestor, I’m retiring in a few years, please don’t make trouble for me!”

They had just checked someone at the security checkpoint, and to their surprise, they found a one-meter-long artillery shell in their luggage. They had to seal up the perimeter, bring out all the explosion-proof equipment, and finally brought the situation under control. Before Liu Chao could catch his breath, he received a call from the Bai family saying that Li Shuyi has returned alone and asked their security team to pay more attention. After that, the assistant at the top of the Bai family came over with a group of people.

Li Shuyi looked at this mister who was still imposing despite his age and said with a smile, “It’s not that serious.”

Liu Chao really wanted to roll his eyes all the way to the sky. Not serious? In the city of Jinhai, there were enough people who wanted to kill Li Shuyi to encircle the city!

Li Shuyi seemed to have guessed what he was thinking, and the smile on his face faded slightly. “Killing me is simple, but what comes after that won’t be so easy to handle.”

A few years ago, when the conflict between the Bai family and the Qin family was the most intense, he had already experienced everything. He still has bullet wounds on his body even now. After the Qin family’s defeat, the Bai family had completely taken control of Jinhai City. Why should he still live a life quietly hiding away?

When Liu Chao saw that Li Shuyi was talking about his life and death in such a light-hearted manner, he touched his nose and didn’t dare to respond for a moment. Zuo Mingyuan quickly stepped forward to defuse the situation, smiling as he said, “Boss was originally planning to come in person, but someone important from higher up suddenly showed up, so he has a dinner event tonight.” Given Bai Jing’s current status, if it’s someone he had to personally accompany, it must be some very influential figure. Li Shuyi let out an “Mn” and didn’t ask much.

After leaving the airport and getting into the car, Zuo Mingyuan proceeded to give a brief report on some important work during this time and answered a few questions from Li Shuyi. Only after covering almost everything, did he relax his expression and copy Liu Chao’s manner, saying while smiling bitterly, “In the future, it’s better to bring someone with you when you go out. If something happens to you, the rest of us will have to go see the king of the underworld.”

Li Shuyi was resting with his eyes closed in his seat. Hearing this, he opened his eyes and looked at Zuo Mingyuan, calling out with a smile that didn’t seem like a smile, “Assistant Zuo.”

Zuo Mingyuan’s body instantly stiffened.

“Forget the outsiders making a scene, why are you also playing along?” Li Shuyi’s expression was indifferent, and the previous bit of smile had disappeared.

Zuo Mingyuan sighed inwardly and closed his mouth tightly, not pursuing this topic any further.

Li Shuyi also didn’t want to make things too clear and make it awkward for everyone, so he asked instead, “Where’s Jin Yan?” That little brat has always been a lackey, if he knew that he had returned to China, how could he not come?

As soon as Zuo Mingyuan heard this name, he revealed a headache expression.

Li Shuyi also knew Jin Yan’s character, and seeing Zuo Mingyuan’s expression, he immediately understood. He furrowed his brow and asked, “What stupid thing has he done now?”

Zuo Mingyuan knew that he couldn’t hide it from Li Shuyi, so he told the whole story. Li Shuyi didn’t bring Jin Yan with him on this trip, so after he left, Jin Yan slipped back to Bai Hao’s side. Bai Hao and the young master of the Song family, Song Si’le, were close friends. Now that the Song family was in trouble, Jin Yan was transferred over by Bai Hao to protect Song Si’le. Just a few days ago, the two were abducted together. Although they were rescued in the end, Jin Yan was injured and currently lying in the hospital.

Li Shuyi listened to Zuo Mingyuan finish the story before asking, “Who were those people?”

Zuo Mingyuan clicked his tongue, “Who else can they be? Doesn’t Young Master Song still have three sisters who worry that they won’t be able to get a share of the family fortune?”

Li Shuyi’s lips curled into a playful smile. Old Master Song hasn’t even passed away yet, and his three daughters are already tearing faces apart. If he really does pass away, who knows what kind of chaos will erupt in the Song family. He did not press further and instructed the driver to head to the hospital.

When he arrived at the hospital and saw the person on the bed wrapped up like a mummy, Li Shuyi couldn’t help but chuckle. He simply pulled a chair over and sat by the bed, planning to wait for the person to wake up. Seeing Li Shuyi’s intention to stay for a while, Zuo Mingyuan approached and asked, “Should I have someone prepare some food?”

Li Shuyi shook his head and said, “No need.” Then he instructed them to leave first, and he would drive back later himself. Zuo Mingyuan knew Li Shuyi’s temperament well, so he didn’t insist further. However, he really didn’t dare to leave him alone and arranged for the bodyguards to stay downstairs to keep guard.

Li Shuyi had only been sitting there for a short while when Jin Yan woke up. The injuries he had sustained this time were quite severe, and his body felt like it had been shattered into pieces. Every movement caused him excruciating pain. When he first woke up, he didn’t notice anyone by his bedside, so he groaned in discomfort lying on the bed.

Li Shuyi heard the sound but didn’t take his eyes off his phone. He simply asked in a calm tone, “Awake?”

Upon hearing Li Shuyi’s voice, goosebumps appeared all over his back. He was extremely terrified, but also extremely thirsty. After suppressing his inner fear for a while, he finally mustered the courage to speak with a hoarse voice, “I want… I want…”

Li Shuyi put away his phone and responded coldly, “Don’t tell a man that you ‘want’ right after waking up in bed.”

Jin Yan almost couldn’t breathe. He clenched his teeth and took a deep breath, his chest felt like it was about to explode before he finally managed to utter the rest of his words, “to drink… water…”

Li Shuyi rolled his eyes at him, got up, and poured him a glass of water. He then inserted the straw into Jin Yan’s mouth without any gentleness.

Jin Yan almost cried from the way he was being treated by him. He was clearly an injured person; why did he have to endure such cruel treatment as if he were a punished class enemy? But he didn’t dare to say anything to Li Shuyi and could only pitifully suck on the straw, one sip at a time.

After drinking the water, Jin Yan felt much better. He licked his dry lips and then looked at Li Shuyi, asking, “Uncle Li, you’re back?”

Li Shuyi couldn’t be bothered to reply to his meaningless words. He placed the water glass on the table and turned to stare directly at him. Jin Yan still had bruises on his face, injuries on his body, and a fractured left hand. Li Shuyi sat back in his chair and casually asked, “So tell me, how did you end up injured like this?” Jin Yan was skilled, and those people had primarily targeted Song Si’le. Jin Yan was, in essence, just a minor bodyguard. There was no reason for him to receive “special treatment”.

Jin Yan shivered, and under Li Shuyi’s icy knife-like gaze, he didn’t dare to not answer. Only after a long while, did he explain in a barely audible voice. Essentially, he had acted as a punching bag when those people were about to attack Song Si’le. In addition, he also made a few provocative remarks, and as a result, he naturally became the target of their aggression. If it weren’t for the fact that he was affiliated with the Bai family, a mere bodyguard like him wouldn’t have survived. However, Jin Yan hadn’t really thought that much. He simply believed he was tough and could endure a few beatings. After all, could he let a pampered rich young master like Song Si’le take punches?

Jin Yan spoke confidently, but when he snapped back to reality, he realized that Li Shuyi’s expression could freeze someone to death. He instantly deflated, looking like a punctured ball.

Li Shuyi was so furious that he felt like kicking this idiot, but seeing him lying there in such a sorry state, he held back. Instead, he reached out, pinched Jin Yan’s cheek, and pulled it hard, scolding, “You ungrateful brat.”

He showed no mercy at all, and Jin Yan yelped in pain, tears immediately streaming down his face. He stammered, “Uncle Li, I was wrong!”

Li Shuyi didn’t let go. It was until a doctor who had been waiting outside couldn’t bear to watch any longer entered and politely dissuaded him, did Li Shuyi let go of Jin Yan.