Xia Lei did his best to clear his mind of everything before meeting Shentu Tianyin, not just of the matters concerning Gu Kewen, but also of the matters concerning Long Bing and Jiang Ruyi. He felt he was already well-practiced in this aspect, and that he could face Shentu Tianyin calmly, but when he saw Tianyin at the Leiyin Home, a sense of guilt still sprang forth, making him uneasy.

“It’s good that you’re back. I was worried about you during this period of time and my calls to you couldn’t get through. I asked some people in Japan to inquire about you but they came up with nothing. Did you know that I couldn’t even sleep on those nights? I was afraid that you met with some kind of accident.” Shentu Tianyin gave Xia Lei a hug and said these words into his ear the moment they met.

Xia Lei hugged her slender waist lightly. “It’s all in the past. You don’t need to worry anymore.” He moved closer and spoke softly in Shentu Tianyin’s ear, “Gu Kewen is dead, and the evidence that could pose a threat to you has all been destroyed. No one will cause trouble for you anymore. However, in the future…”

Shentu Tianyin suddenly moved closer and kissed Xia Lei’s lips.

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