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During this time, Xie Zhiyu had not only been busy dealing with Quan Qiang and the forces behind him, but had also rooted out the parasites within the Xie Family.

Not wanting Shen Baili to worry, he continued, "Quan Qiang bribed members of the Xie Family to kidnap me. My original route took me along the Coastal Highway. If the kidnapping failed, they were going to send me into the sea."

Shen Baili's heart clenched. "Zhiyu."

Xie Zhiyu gently ruffled her hair. "I'm fine. I played along with their scheme and caught all the traitors in one fell swoop."

Smiling, he borrowed Shen Baili's catchphrase to reassure her. "Your big brother is really strong, you know."

Xie Zhiyu glossed over the dangers with humor. He was ruthless with himself, and even more ruthless with his enemies.

His cold eyes softened again when he looked at Shen Baili.

Shen Baili nodded emphatically. "You're super strong!"

"Just a tiny bit stronger than me!" She held up her fingers to show him.

The corners of Xie Zhiyu's mouth lifted. "Yes, Suìsuì is very strong."

After leaving the Study, Shen Baili understood why the progress bar had jumped. Xie Zhiyu had escaped danger and resolved the Xie Family's crisis.

This should have been kept secret, yet he had told her. Was it because Quan Yu was her friend, or was there another reason?

Perhaps it was both.

Shen Baili stopped dwelling on it. "A-Deng, Zhiyu's ending has changed."

"Does that mean he won't die?"

A-Deng lay on top of her head. "He didn't die."

"He only went missing after falling into the sea. He made it to Xie Tingsi's funeral."

"'Funeral and Revenge' has just been unlocked. Would you like to read it now, Suìsuì?"

Shen Baili's throat went dry. "Open it right away."