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After Qiu Zhiheng got off the train with Lu Chunying, Ma Wu, and the others, they did not go to Freewind Wharf or Lu Chunying's residence. Instead, they went straight to the He Family's main residence.
They had been ambushed at Blackstone Slope, resulting in Qiu Zhiheng getting injured. He should have spent more time recovering, but he had received news that He Haiqin's funeral was taking place that day. He had to bring Lu Chunying to pay their respects. They could not neglect proper etiquette on an occasion like this.
Duan Shaoxia had also gone to the He Family's main residence to attend the funeral, accompanied by Zhang Huaiyi. During the funeral, Qiu Zhiheng stood behind Lu Chunying, while Duan Shaoxia kept staring at him, her eyes filled with resentment and sorrow.
After the funeral ended, Tan Fucheng left first, as he had matters to attend to.
He Yuxiu found Qiu Zhiheng. "Monkey, come have a drink with me."
"Where would you like to go, Elder Sister?"
"Let's go to Freewind Wharf. We can give Ma Wu some business."
He Yuxiu was now in charge of the He Family. Since she had taken the initiative to be friendly, Qiu Zhiheng naturally agreed to her request.
When they arrived at Freewind Wharf, Ma Wu arranged a private room for them. He Yuxiu said, "Junyang, I want to have this drink alone with Monkey."
Ma Wu understood and left the private room, ordering his subordinates not to disturb them.
Qiu Zhiheng poured He Yuxiu a cup of wine, and she downed it in one gulp. He poured another cup, and He Yuxiu kept drinking.
After five cups, tears finally spilled from He Yuxiu's eyes. "Haiqin is gone. He's gone..."
Qiu Zhiheng said nothing. He knew this was a time...
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