Seeing Qiu Tianrui’s face twisted with pain, Qiu Zhengfeng immediately showed a trace of anxiety on his face. He quickly stepped forward, helping Qiu Tianrui lie down: "Tianrui, just lie down and don’t move. The doctor said your wounds have just been stitched up, so don’t move recklessly."

After hearing his grandfather’s words, Qiu Tianrui slowly lay back on the hospital bed, but his gaze fell on Lu Tianxing: "Mr. Lu, I’m sorry to trouble you again this time; thank you."

"It’s nothing."

Lu Tianxing chuckled lightly and said, "Now that you’re alive, the task you entrusted to me, I won’t do it. I’ll leave it for you to complete yourself."

Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Qiu Tianrui’s mouth curved into a smile: "If Mr. Lu were to do it, I think I would be even happier."

After listening to the conversation between Lu Tianxing and Qiu Tianrui, Qiu Zhengfeng couldn’t help but show a trace of confusion on his face, not quite understanding what the two were talking about, what puzzle they were playing.

However, neither Lu Tianxing nor Qiu Tianrui explained Qiu Zhengfeng’s confusion; they just smiled.

"Perhaps there’s a chance!"

Lu Tianxing gave an ambiguous answer and said again, "Elder Qiu, since Young Master Qiu is already awake, he simply needs to rest peacefully from now on. Besides, I came here this time to say goodbye to you and Young Master Qiu."

"Goodbye?"

Qiu Zhengfeng was slightly taken aback after hearing Lu Tianxing’s words: "Mr. Lu, are you planning to leave Qin Island?"

"That’s right."

Lu Tianxing nodded and said, "I came to Qin Island this time mainly to handle the Sun Family, and now that the crisis with them has been completely resolved, it’s time for me to leave."

"Moreover, since Zhang Yue is dead, Elder Qiu, you don’t have to worry about her revenge anymore."

"Zhang Yue is dead?"

Both Qiu Zhengfeng and Qiu Tianrui were slightly stunned upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, and immediately spoke, "Mr. Lu, are you saying that Zhang Yue was the mastermind behind plotting against us this time? But as far as I know, Zhang Yue shouldn’t have had such capabilities; does this mean there were other forces secretly assisting her?"

"Elder Qiu, of course, there were other masterminds behind this, but there’s no need for you to know who they are. Knowing too much might not benefit you at all."

Lu Tianxing didn’t offer any more explanations about this matter.

After hearing what Lu Tianxing said, Qiu Zhengfeng and Qiu Tianrui fell into silence. They were no fools; although Lu Tianxing didn’t tell them who the mastermind was, they could deduce that the forces behind it were strong—strong enough that the Qiu Family appeared weak as ants in their eyes, easily crushed. Therefore, for the Qiu Family, the more they know, the quicker they die.

...

Time flows like water, and in a flash, two days had passed.

During these two days, since the deaths of Zhang Yue and Tang Er, Qin Island had become unexpectedly calm, as if all disturbances disappeared. Even Tang Qingyun in distant Beijing made no sound after learning of the deaths of Zhang Yue and Tang Er, as if he never knew these two people.

However, many in their hearts believe that this calmness is merely the quiet before a storm, and once the gale and thunderstorm strike, it will be a catastrophic disaster. Anyone who dares to be involved in this battle will be smashed to pieces because this battle is out of their league.

Nevertheless, it’s precisely because of this situation that those rich second-generation heirs on Qin Island have all suddenly disappeared, not daring to show off. Who knows if next time, when someone plots against Lu Tianxing and Qiu Tianrui, they might be used as targets.

Although this scenario is unlikely to occur, it’s better to be safe than sorry. If someone targets them, it would be a dead end. They’re still young, haven’t yet enjoyed all the pleasures of the world, and dying would be a great loss.

All of a sudden, Qin Island fell into a peculiar silence with no waves rising.

Though Lu Tianxing had told Qiu Zhengfeng and Qiu Tianrui that he planned to leave Qin Island, he hadn’t actually left immediately. Instead, he chose to stay at the Eight Great Passes Villa. Aside from occasionally spending time with Bai Zhiqing, Lin Qianru, and others, Lu Tianxing had hardly left the villa during these two days.

He was well aware that going to Beijing this time was no less than a life-and-death ordeal. He needed to recuperate and adjust his state to its peak to face the upcoming danger with full strength and focus.

At this moment, Lu Tianxing and Jiang Liufeng were sitting in a pavilion by a small lake, each holding a cup of tea. The tea leaves floated up and down in the hot water, and a faint tea fragrance filled the air, providing a sense of serene pleasure.

"Drinking tea is akin to living life; there will always come a time when bitterness gives way to sweetness. If you only seek sweetness from the start, you’re likely to miss the deeper essence."

Jiang Liufeng took a gentle sip of tea and said calmly, "In fact, life is like tasting tea. Only after enduring the harshness of the elements, the wind and rain, can you live a more splendid and robust life, impervious to any danger."

"Living in this world, some things are neither obligatory nor optional. Yet, before one acts, one must consider many aspects since, oftentimes, you’re acting for everyone, not just yourself."

Jiang Liufeng’s gaze gradually fell on Lu Tianxing: "Tianxing, do you think what I said makes sense?"

"Grandfather, I...?"

"Do you know why I just told you all this?"

"Grandfather, you hope that before I do anything, I think clearly and proceed cautiously."

Lu Tianxing spoke heavily: "Am I right, Grandfather?"

"You’re not wrong."

Jiang Liufeng nodded slightly: "I know I can’t stop you from going to Beijing, but I hope you remember that before doing anything, consider everything thoroughly, because you’re not alone. You have Zhiqing, Qianru, and Manman beside you; you must consider how they’d feel and how painful it’d be for them if something happened to you. Do you understand these things?"

"I understand. I will proceed cautiously."

Lu Tianxing took a deep breath, looking at Jiang Liufeng: "Grandfather, I’m leaving Qin Island, what about you...?"

"Me?"

Jiang Liufeng laughed lightly and said, "I’m not a three-year-old child. If you left, would I cry and lament? I don’t need you to keep me company. Do whatever you want to do! Don’t worry about me. Perhaps when I have time, I’ll go to Modu and find you all."