The other party's voice was weak and powerless, as if he was holding on.

"I heard that Zhu Jie was arrested. What happened? Do you need my help?"

This time he actually offered to help, which was quite rare.

Zhu Feiwan sneered, "The Zhu Feiwan of the past is no longer here. Do you think the Zhu family's mess still has anything to do with me?"

After she finished speaking, she hung up the phone again, leaving only the monotonous busy tone echoing in her ears.

On the other side, a hint of confusion appeared between Lu Huaijin's brows.

The busy tone on the other end of the phone kept ringing. Time has passed, and it seems that everything is different from the past.

In the past, whenever Zhu Jie had any accidents, Zhu's father and mother would visit him and beg him to lend a helping hand.

Every time this happened, Zhu Feiwan looked particularly pitiful. Forced by his parents, he had no choice but to ask him for help in a humble manner.

Lu Huaijin thought this time would be no exception, but he had decided not to wait for Zhu Feiwan's humble request. He would take the initiative and become her timely help.

However, now it seems that his plan seems unnecessary.

Lu Huaijin felt an indescribable feeling of emptiness in his heart. Seeing this, Yu Yan, who was sitting opposite him, peeled the pill and handed it to him considerately.

Yu Yan had a sly smile on his face, and his gloating expression made people laugh, "Why, did your ex-wife punish you again?"

Lu Huaijin took the pill and swallowed it, then kicked Yu Yan contemptuously, "I called you here to comfort me, not to laugh at you."

"Good good."

Yu Yan smiled helplessly, "You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. The road to chasing my wife is long, don't be anxious."

"How can I not be anxious? She has already accepted the proposal of that pretty boy, started choosing a wedding dress, and is even planning the wedding."

"Gioco? Your rival has fair skin?"

Yu Yan joked, trying to lighten the mood.

"It seems I need to find a new psychiatrist."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yan's lips curled up into an uninhibited smile. His fingers lightly brushed over the bright red apple on the coffee table. He picked up the fruit knife beside him and began to peel the apple skillfully.

His movements were focused yet leisurely.

Lu Huaijin witnessed this scene and couldn't help but feel that Yu Yan's behavior was very childish. The dissatisfaction and anger in his heart did not diminish because of this seemingly leisurely behavior, but instead added a hint of disdain.

However, Yu Yan didn't mind the other party's cold reaction. She handed the carefully carved apple to Lu Huaijin, and said with a bit of teasing and seriousness in her tone: "Come, take some iron. When your body is healthy, your mentality will naturally improve."

"Don't eat!"

Yu Yan still looked relaxed, and continued: "It's a diet therapy. After you eat it, I'll give you some advice. Only when you are relaxed can you gain weight, right?"

Lu Huaijin clenched his teeth, his face gloomy, but he finally couldn't resist Yu Yan's insistence. He reluctantly took the apple and took a big bite.

……

After missing the last bus, Zhu's father and mother could only stand on the roadside and hail a taxi.

After waiting for a long time, the cost of getting on the bus was not small, almost equivalent to the food expenses for two people for three or four days, which made the already tight family situation even worse.

Thinking of his son's incompetence and the burden he always brought to the family, Zhu's father was filled with resentment.

Just then, a private car slowly stopped and the owner politely asked if he needed a ride.

Zhu's father and mother noticed that the car owner was well-dressed and the car was brand new, and they immediately let down their guard, yet felt a little ashamed.

After hesitating for a moment, they decided to accept this kindness.

"Thank you so much, young man. We live on Winding Road in the east of the city."

"It just so happens that I'm also heading in the direction of Dongsheng Bridge, so we're on the same route."

The owner responded in a friendly manner.

"That's great, how much is appropriate?"

Zhu's mother asked with concern.

"Ten bucks, it's just a side trip, it's nothing."

The car owner said readily.

Zhu's father and mother were extremely grateful and got into the car without saying a word.

Inside the car, both of them felt a little tired after a day of hard work.

But out of politeness, Zhu's mother tried to break the silence and started a conversation with the car owner.

"Young man, seeing that your car is an Audi, you must have a good job, right?"

Zhu's mother had a sharp eye. Her past wealth and glory made her very familiar with these famous brands.

After she finished speaking, she received no response. Thinking that the owner of the car didn't hear her, Zhu's mother continued to ask, "How old are you this year? Are you married?"

This time, the car owner suddenly stepped on the accelerator. The sudden acceleration made Zhu's mother scream, and her body leaned forward suddenly, almost hitting her head.

Upon seeing this, Zhu's father pulled Zhu's mother's sleeve impatiently, signaling her not to disturb others while they were driving.

Mother Zhu pursed her lips, stopped talking, and turned her gaze to the scenery rapidly receding outside the car window.

"Something's wrong. This road... doesn't seem right..."

Zhu's mother's muttering sounded in the car, seeming particularly abrupt.

Zhu's father did not care about this, thinking that his wife was too sensitive, so he closed his eyes and tried to avoid her chattering.

However, as time went by, Zhu's mother became more and more uneasy. She tugged at Zhu's father's clothes again and said, "This road is not the way home at all!"

Father Zhu then lazily opened his eyes, and the scene in front of him suddenly woke him up - it was pitch black outside the window, and even the most basic street lights were nowhere to be seen. The fear of desolation and the unknown instantly filled the air.

"Young man, this is the wrong road. Where are you taking us?"

There was obvious anxiety in Zhu's father's voice.

"Coming."

The car owner's voice came faintly.

At this moment, a beam of flashlight from not far away broke through the night and shone directly on the car window.

Then the vehicle came to an abrupt stop, and a group of strangers gathered around, suddenly opened the door, and forcibly dragged the two men out of the car.

"what happened?!"

Zhu's father and mother cried out in horror.

This couple looks like lonely old widows. Without the company of their children, if they pass away quietly one day, no one will know.

The driver parked the car, stepped out, and began a rather subtle bargaining with the bearded man in the dust.

"Well, considering their situation, how about giving you a 50% discount?"

When the bearded man heard this, a trace of contempt appeared on his rough face.

He narrowed his eyes and looked up and down at Zhu's mother and father.

"At your age, I wonder how many parts of your body are still in good condition?"

"Then you guys decide on your own price."

The driver seemed a little unhappy.

From this conversation, Zhu's father's brain was working rapidly. He vaguely deduced the background and intentions of the young driver, but he still decided to confirm it in person.

"Where on earth did you come from? How dare you do such a heinous thing in broad daylight?"

"Hey, old man, you have a bad temper, don't you? You'll be the first one to be sacrificed later!"

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