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The Mysterious Heiress: Researcher In Disguise-Chapter 728 - Rebellion (2)
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Chapter 728: Rebellion (2)
Ouyang Jing’s words were like a sudden clap of thunder, instantly stunning the clan elders who had been arguing to the death. All of them looked at Ouyang Jing in disbelief. They didn’t even drink their tea, and they all responded,””Ouyang ya is leaving? How could this be possible? Elder Jing, you’re not joking, right?” Not to mention how much privilege and honor the Ouyang family had given Ouyang ya, even if she left the Ouyang family, would she be able to live a better life than she was now? They said it was unbelievable, but there was a voice in their hearts that reminded them. In the past, Ouyang ya couldn ‘t, but it was different now. There were countless families out there who wanted to work with her. Although these families were just small saplings in front of the Ouyang family, who could guarantee that this tender shoot would not grow into a towering tree under Ouyang ya’s leadership? The power of rebirth was often the power that could easily push the waves in front of it back to the beach. The air fell silent for a moment. An elder who was unwilling to face this situation muttered,””Why are you leaving on a whim? If she’s not happy, she can tell us and we’ll help her solve it!” “Now that the mechanical beasts have been tamed, the contract for the division of bases by the country is about to be approved … Miss Ouyang’s idea is not wise!” “When she was at her lowest, she climbed up with the help of the Ouyang family! Now that her wings have hardened, she wants to fly. Regardless of the kindness she owes the Ouyang family, there’s no such good thing in the world!” Some of the elders of the Ouyang family felt that if they failed to succeed in intimidating and enticing him, they would have to kill him. Instead of letting the good seedlings that they had cultivated sell their lives to others, it was better for no one to have anything, and no one to have a good life. For a moment, everyone had their own thoughts. Some were hesitant, and of course, some were decisive. They shouted from their seats with red faces and thick necks. “Everyone, elders, please calm down!” Ouyang Jing stood next to the main seat and took in the panicked and helpless expressions of the people below. His heart was twisted with a sense of power that could dominate and amplify the fear of others. When everyone turned their heads to look at him, he said unhurriedly,””Yaya’s departure wasn’t without room for negotiation. ” “Elder Jing, what do you mean? How could he leave one moment and not leave the next! At this point, is there anything you can’t say in one go?” Half a foot in the coffin, yet he’s still dawdling. He hasn’t had any sexual desire for twenty years! “Pa, pa, pa, pa, pa!” Ouyang Jing glanced at the elder who had spoken, then raised his hand and clapped. Before the crowd could question why this old man was pretending to be a sexy boy, they heard a series of uniform footsteps. A group of senior instructors in army green Training suits and guns rushed in. In just a moment, the not – so – Large space was filled with a dense crowd. An inexplicable aura came from the group of instructors and spread to the back of the elders. The sound of a gun being loaded was heard. Ouyang Jing, what are you doing?!” When he noticed that the instructor behind him was pointing a gun at his kidney, Ouyang Liang immediately jumped up from his chair and scolded,””According to the Ouyang family’s rules, unless there are special circumstances, without the approval of the family head and the elders, several high – Level instructors are not allowed to use guns in the Ouyang family! You don’t care about the rules, are you trying to rebel?” “I wouldn’t call it a rebellion. I’m just using it to maintain order so that you guys can cooperate with me!” As Ouyang Jing spoke, he placed his hands on the table and leaned forward. He glanced at the elders, who all had different expressions on their faces, and said leisurely,””Didn’t you all ask me how I could make Ouyang ya stay? The answer is very simple. A fine bird will choose a tree to rest in. Let Ouyang Yue give up the position of the family head and let the capable take it!” “You’re talking nonsense! I think you, unfilial son, want to help Ouyang ya to sit behind the curtain and listen to politics! If you’re so capable, why don’t you just castrate yourself? you sin…Ahoho!” Suddenly, a hand reached out from behind him and grabbed Ouyang Liang’s hair. He then placed his head on the table and slammed it down with all his might.”Bang! Bang! Bang!” The man’s scalp was being torn apart by a great force. The pain from his head made Ouyang Liang see stars, and it also made the elders present feel a chill of fear from the bottom of their hearts. Ou Yangming’s face darkened. Just as he was about to criticize the instructor, he was held down by the instructor behind him. Just as he was about to resist, his vision turned black, and he lost all his strength. He fell to the center of the chair and squatted down. This wasn’t right! “What’s going on?” Ou Yangming endured his dizziness and looked around. He noticed that all the elders were pale and weak. He was shocked. When he retracted his gaze, he glanced at the teacup beside him and his heart skipped a beat.”This tea …” “My men said that this is a neurotoxin developed by God z. Drinking it will damage the nerves, accelerate skin ulcers, and cause mental diseases. For example, Alzheimer’s disease, which is easy to get at our age. ” The man explained unhurriedly as he looked at the elders who were so frightened that they were out of their wits. The situation was completely in Ouyang Jing’s hands. Of course, this was only temporary. “Everyone, weapons have no eyes. God z hasn’t developed the antidote to this neurotoxin. I only want the position of clan head. The Ouyang family doesn’t lack a wise leader. What they lack is a genius with the same talent as Ouyang Zhui!” “If you’re willing to help me, then let’s achieve great things together. When the Ouyang clan is glorious in the future, your deeds will be recorded in the genealogy. If you’re not willing, I won’t force you, but I’ll have to make you suffer and stay here for a few days!” —— On the other hand, in the Li family’s company. For the past few days, Fu zhichen had been fiddling with the drug that Lu Yushen had written to suppress the neurotoxin. In li Nanli’s office, there were silver needles, syringe tubes, and all sorts of special reagents everywhere. When Jiang Jinshu and Gu Yanqi came in, they thought that the Li Group had closed down and had built a chemical base here. Gu Yanqi looked at Fu Zhi, amused.”Are you setting up a bewitching array?” “You don’t understand.” Fu Zhi did not even lift her eyelids and said unhurriedly,””This is a matter of our medical field. I’m a medical researcher. If I don’t calm down and do some related studies, I’ll forget my initial ability to make a fortune.” The corner of Gu Yanqi’s mouth twitched and he praised casually,””Master Fu, you didn’t forget your original intention. You’re a doctor with a kind heart. I’m impressed!” Fu Zhi ignored him. On the other hand, Jiang Jinshu, who was next to Gu Yanqi, frowned when she saw the blue liquid in the bottle on Fu Zhi’s right hand.”This is a neurotoxin?” Fu Zhi, who didn’t have a good relationship with Jiang Jinshu, hummed softly to show her courtesy and then continued with her work. Jiang Jinshu noticed that she was pouring something from another bottle into the small bottle of neurotoxins. Immediately after, the color of the neurotoxin in the small bottle faded. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes.”You’re studying how to treat neurotoxins?” Without waiting for Fu Zhi to answer, he frowned and said, “Don’t waste your time. There’s news that even God z can’t completely suppress the poison. Since you’re a doctor, you should know what God z is. Don’t waste your time on meaningless things. ” There was admonishment, disdain, and contempt in his tone, but there was respect without much patience. Fu Zhi’s eyebrows drooped naturally and she ignored him. She picked up the research object under her hand and turned to go to the bedroom. Her back view was cold and proud. Jiang Jinshu looked at her back and frowned. She wanted to say something but was stopped by Gu Yanqi. “What are you doing?” Gu Yanqi frowned and reminded Jiang Jinshu,”we owe Fu Zhi our lives. Don’t say things that she doesn’t like to hear in front of her. It’ll put the cart before the horse and make you forget why we’re here.” “I’m just reminding her out of kindness. I don’t want her to waste her time on an experiment that even Almighty z can’t complete.” Jiang Jinshu pulled her arm out of Gu Yanqi’s hand and said angrily,””Treating good intentions as ill intentions!” After being angry for a moment, she realized that Gu Yanqi did not come to coax her and only acted lonely, so she snorted angrily. It was only when li Nanli entered the office that Jiang Jinshu calmed down and hurriedly went up to him. Li Nanli pushed open the door to the office. A pair of well – cut trousers in a black suit made his shoulders wide and waist narrow. His eyebrows were sharp and his eyes were sharp. His thin but powerful forearms pulled open the tie at his collar, revealing his fair collarbones. His fair skin was dazzling and attractive when he moved. At this moment, he put his suit on the back of the chair and didn’t respond to Jiang Jinshu immediately. The man’s dark peach – shaped eyes looked around coldly and made sure that Fu Zhi was sitting in the office. He heaved a sigh of relief and then pulled out the chair and sat down in a leisurely manner. His thin lips opened slightly, and he spat out these three words coldly. “Tell me,” he said. Gu Yanqi stood in front of his desk and said in a calm voice,””The news just came. The spy I placed in the Ouyang family said that something has happened to them!” “Something happened.” Li Nanli’s fingers, which were tugging on his cufflinks, paused. He looked up, his dark eyes suffused with a cold light.”Who did this? Ouyang Yue? Ouyang Jing? Or the other elders?” “It’s Ouyang Jing,” Jiang Jinshu said.”Just a few days ago, he took control of the other elders and some disciples of the branch family. Although it was done in private, Ouyang Jing fed quite a few people with neurotoxins in an attempt to control them, causing some elders of the branch family to have a huge reaction. They made a fuss and wanted to fight to the death. Some of the obedient ones have already taken sides. ” Neurotoxins were indeed a relatively rare and well – known type of poison. Up until now, the medical community had not yet developed an antidote that could suppress this poison. However, Ouyang Jing had one. When used on the human body, it was indeed effective in delaying the pain caused by neurotoxins. It was human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Seeing that Ouyang Jing had allied with so many elders, while Ouyang Yue and Ouyang Feng were at a disadvantage, and that their lives were in Ouyang Jing’s hands, everyone knew what to do. Li Nanli raised an eyebrow.”Ouyang Jing has actually rebelled.” Gu Yanqi and Jiang Jinshu didn’t speak. Li Nanli’s fingers tapped on the table, his eyes cold. He was thinking about how to use this rebellion to peel a layer of skin off the Ouyang family. —— Meanwhile, in the bedroom of the office. Fu Zhi also received the news. On the hacker Alliance’s website, many of the Ouyang family’s relatives had contacted her. He asked if Almighty z could help treat his child. The consultation fee was very high, and the price was sky – High. More or less, they were afraid that Ouyang Jing would make their child go missing. The collateral families had no intention of participating in the power struggle of the main family. A single decision could even cause a sharp decline in the strength of the family. Of course, Fu Chao also received the news and called Fu Zhi.””Many of the forces that supported Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yue have betrayed us. There was no cure for neurotoxins. Ouyang Jing must have used something to fool this group of people. Don’t go out if you don’t have anything to do. Don’t get involved in the Ouyang family’s Affairs. ” “I know,” Fu Zhi fiddled with the medicine to treat the neurotoxin and said unhurriedly, “It’s just an internal strife. Just think of it as cleaning up the Ouyang family. It’s not a big deal.” “This isn’t a big deal? Ouyang Yue and Ouyang Feng both firmly believed that Ouyang Zhui’s child was still alive! I’m guarding the throne for you! He simply couldn’t give up power! The two groups of people will have to fight it out no matter what!” This result was also within Fu Zhi’s expectations. She was not afraid and fiddled with the research in her hands. Fu Chao had always felt that Fu Zhi was too calm about this matter and couldn’t see if she wanted to participate. “Do you know what” shopping “means?” Fu Chao seemed to be a little impatient. He slammed the table, and a violent sound came through the phone.”Ouyang Feng is alone and weak. He can’t win against Ouyang Jing at all!” You are my only daughter. If something happens to you, who will take care of me when I’m old? who will play suona and carry my coffin?” Fu Zhi still didn’t speak. “Ouyang Zhui has never taken care of you for even a day! Why do you care about his family? What kind of situation was this? Can’t you promise me for the sake of your filial piety and not get involved in this?” Fu Zhi sighed. “However, Ouyang Yue and Ouyang Feng should have nothing to do with this matter.” She rubbed her eyebrows and said in a cold and light voice,””Even if Ouyang Zhui never raised me for a day, Ouyang Yue has been in that position for more than ten years.” Even though Fu Zhi had never wanted this position. However, both Ouyang Yue and Ouyang Feng had been holding on for more than ten years for the sake of a rumor they had heard, which was that Ouyang Luo seemed to have a child. How could she pretend that nothing had happened at such a critical moment? Moreover, she was also the one who had caused everything to come to this point. The reason why Ouyang Feng had not contacted her and asked for her help was because he did not want to implicate her. “”
Ouyang Jing’s words were like a sudden clap of thunder, instantly stunning the clan elders who had been arguing to the death. All of them looked at Ouyang Jing in disbelief. They didn’t even drink their tea, and they all responded,””Ouyang ya is leaving? How could this be possible? Elder Jing, you’re not joking, right?” Not to mention how much privilege and honor the Ouyang family had given Ouyang ya, even if she left the Ouyang family, would she be able to live a better life than she was now? They said it was unbelievable, but there was a voice in their hearts that reminded them. In the past, Ouyang ya couldn ‘t, but it was different now. There were countless families out there who wanted to work with her. Although these families were just small saplings in front of the Ouyang family, who could guarantee that this tender shoot would not grow into a towering tree under Ouyang ya’s leadership? The power of rebirth was often the power that could easily push the waves in front of it back to the beach. The air fell silent for a moment. An elder who was unwilling to face this situation muttered,””Why are you leaving on a whim? If she’s not happy, she can tell us and we’ll help her solve it!” “Now that the mechanical beasts have been tamed, the contract for the division of bases by the country is about to be approved … Miss Ouyang’s idea is not wise!” “When she was at her lowest, she climbed up with the help of the Ouyang family! Now that her wings have hardened, she wants to fly. Regardless of the kindness she owes the Ouyang family, there’s no such good thing in the world!” Some of the elders of the Ouyang family felt that if they failed to succeed in intimidating and enticing him, they would have to kill him. Instead of letting the good seedlings that they had cultivated sell their lives to others, it was better for no one to have anything, and no one to have a good life. For a moment, everyone had their own thoughts. Some were hesitant, and of course, some were decisive. They shouted from their seats with red faces and thick necks. “Everyone, elders, please calm down!” Ouyang Jing stood next to the main seat and took in the panicked and helpless expressions of the people below. His heart was twisted with a sense of power that could dominate and amplify the fear of others. When everyone turned their heads to look at him, he said unhurriedly,””Yaya’s departure wasn’t without room for negotiation. ” “Elder Jing, what do you mean? How could he leave one moment and not leave the next! At this point, is there anything you can’t say in one go?” Half a foot in the coffin, yet he’s still dawdling. He hasn’t had any sexual desire for twenty years! “Pa, pa, pa, pa, pa!” Ouyang Jing glanced at the elder who had spoken, then raised his hand and clapped. Before the crowd could question why this old man was pretending to be a sexy boy, they heard a series of uniform footsteps. A group of senior instructors in army green Training suits and guns rushed in. In just a moment, the not – so – Large space was filled with a dense crowd. An inexplicable aura came from the group of instructors and spread to the back of the elders. The sound of a gun being loaded was heard. Ouyang Jing, what are you doing?!” When he noticed that the instructor behind him was pointing a gun at his kidney, Ouyang Liang immediately jumped up from his chair and scolded,””According to the Ouyang family’s rules, unless there are special circumstances, without the approval of the family head and the elders, several high – Level instructors are not allowed to use guns in the Ouyang family! You don’t care about the rules, are you trying to rebel?” “I wouldn’t call it a rebellion. I’m just using it to maintain order so that you guys can cooperate with me!” As Ouyang Jing spoke, he placed his hands on the table and leaned forward. He glanced at the elders, who all had different expressions on their faces, and said leisurely,””Didn’t you all ask me how I could make Ouyang ya stay? The answer is very simple. A fine bird will choose a tree to rest in. Let Ouyang Yue give up the position of the family head and let the capable take it!” “You’re talking nonsense! I think you, unfilial son, want to help Ouyang ya to sit behind the curtain and listen to politics! If you’re so capable, why don’t you just castrate yourself? you sin…Ahoho!” Suddenly, a hand reached out from behind him and grabbed Ouyang Liang’s hair. He then placed his head on the table and slammed it down with all his might.”Bang! Bang! Bang!” The man’s scalp was being torn apart by a great force. The pain from his head made Ouyang Liang see stars, and it also made the elders present feel a chill of fear from the bottom of their hearts. Ou Yangming’s face darkened. Just as he was about to criticize the instructor, he was held down by the instructor behind him. Just as he was about to resist, his vision turned black, and he lost all his strength. He fell to the center of the chair and squatted down. This wasn’t right! “What’s going on?” Ou Yangming endured his dizziness and looked around. He noticed that all the elders were pale and weak. He was shocked. When he retracted his gaze, he glanced at the teacup beside him and his heart skipped a beat.”This tea …” “My men said that this is a neurotoxin developed by God z. Drinking it will damage the nerves, accelerate skin ulcers, and cause mental diseases. For example, Alzheimer’s disease, which is easy to get at our age. ” The man explained unhurriedly as he looked at the elders who were so frightened that they were out of their wits. The situation was completely in Ouyang Jing’s hands. Of course, this was only temporary. “Everyone, weapons have no eyes. God z hasn’t developed the antidote to this neurotoxin. I only want the position of clan head. The Ouyang family doesn’t lack a wise leader. What they lack is a genius with the same talent as Ouyang Zhui!” “If you’re willing to help me, then let’s achieve great things together. When the Ouyang clan is glorious in the future, your deeds will be recorded in the genealogy. If you’re not willing, I won’t force you, but I’ll have to make you suffer and stay here for a few days!” —— On the other hand, in the Li family’s company. For the past few days, Fu zhichen had been fiddling with the drug that Lu Yushen had written to suppress the neurotoxin. In li Nanli’s office, there were silver needles, syringe tubes, and all sorts of special reagents everywhere. When Jiang Jinshu and Gu Yanqi came in, they thought that the Li Group had closed down and had built a chemical base here. Gu Yanqi looked at Fu Zhi, amused.”Are you setting up a bewitching array?” “You don’t understand.” Fu Zhi did not even lift her eyelids and said unhurriedly,””This is a matter of our medical field. I’m a medical researcher. If I don’t calm down and do some related studies, I’ll forget my initial ability to make a fortune.” The corner of Gu Yanqi’s mouth twitched and he praised casually,””Master Fu, you didn’t forget your original intention. You’re a doctor with a kind heart. I’m impressed!” Fu Zhi ignored him. On the other hand, Jiang Jinshu, who was next to Gu Yanqi, frowned when she saw the blue liquid in the bottle on Fu Zhi’s right hand.”This is a neurotoxin?” Fu Zhi, who didn’t have a good relationship with Jiang Jinshu, hummed softly to show her courtesy and then continued with her work. Jiang Jinshu noticed that she was pouring something from another bottle into the small bottle of neurotoxins. Immediately after, the color of the neurotoxin in the small bottle faded. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes.”You’re studying how to treat neurotoxins?” Without waiting for Fu Zhi to answer, he frowned and said, “Don’t waste your time. There’s news that even God z can’t completely suppress the poison. Since you’re a doctor, you should know what God z is. Don’t waste your time on meaningless things. ” There was admonishment, disdain, and contempt in his tone, but there was respect without much patience. Fu Zhi’s eyebrows drooped naturally and she ignored him. She picked up the research object under her hand and turned to go to the bedroom. Her back view was cold and proud. Jiang Jinshu looked at her back and frowned. She wanted to say something but was stopped by Gu Yanqi. “What are you doing?” Gu Yanqi frowned and reminded Jiang Jinshu,”we owe Fu Zhi our lives. Don’t say things that she doesn’t like to hear in front of her. It’ll put the cart before the horse and make you forget why we’re here.” “I’m just reminding her out of kindness. I don’t want her to waste her time on an experiment that even Almighty z can’t complete.” Jiang Jinshu pulled her arm out of Gu Yanqi’s hand and said angrily,””Treating good intentions as ill intentions!” After being angry for a moment, she realized that Gu Yanqi did not come to coax her and only acted lonely, so she snorted angrily. It was only when li Nanli entered the office that Jiang Jinshu calmed down and hurriedly went up to him. Li Nanli pushed open the door to the office. A pair of well – cut trousers in a black suit made his shoulders wide and waist narrow. His eyebrows were sharp and his eyes were sharp. His thin but powerful forearms pulled open the tie at his collar, revealing his fair collarbones. His fair skin was dazzling and attractive when he moved. At this moment, he put his suit on the back of the chair and didn’t respond to Jiang Jinshu immediately. The man’s dark peach – shaped eyes looked around coldly and made sure that Fu Zhi was sitting in the office. He heaved a sigh of relief and then pulled out the chair and sat down in a leisurely manner. His thin lips opened slightly, and he spat out these three words coldly. “Tell me,” he said. Gu Yanqi stood in front of his desk and said in a calm voice,””The news just came. The spy I placed in the Ouyang family said that something has happened to them!” “Something happened.” Li Nanli’s fingers, which were tugging on his cufflinks, paused. He looked up, his dark eyes suffused with a cold light.”Who did this? Ouyang Yue? Ouyang Jing? Or the other elders?” “It’s Ouyang Jing,” Jiang Jinshu said.”Just a few days ago, he took control of the other elders and some disciples of the branch family. Although it was done in private, Ouyang Jing fed quite a few people with neurotoxins in an attempt to control them, causing some elders of the branch family to have a huge reaction. They made a fuss and wanted to fight to the death. Some of the obedient ones have already taken sides. ” Neurotoxins were indeed a relatively rare and well – known type of poison. Up until now, the medical community had not yet developed an antidote that could suppress this poison. However, Ouyang Jing had one. When used on the human body, it was indeed effective in delaying the pain caused by neurotoxins. It was human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Seeing that Ouyang Jing had allied with so many elders, while Ouyang Yue and Ouyang Feng were at a disadvantage, and that their lives were in Ouyang Jing’s hands, everyone knew what to do. Li Nanli raised an eyebrow.”Ouyang Jing has actually rebelled.” Gu Yanqi and Jiang Jinshu didn’t speak. Li Nanli’s fingers tapped on the table, his eyes cold. He was thinking about how to use this rebellion to peel a layer of skin off the Ouyang family. —— Meanwhile, in the bedroom of the office. Fu Zhi also received the news. On the hacker Alliance’s website, many of the Ouyang family’s relatives had contacted her. He asked if Almighty z could help treat his child. The consultation fee was very high, and the price was sky – High. More or less, they were afraid that Ouyang Jing would make their child go missing. The collateral families had no intention of participating in the power struggle of the main family. A single decision could even cause a sharp decline in the strength of the family. Of course, Fu Chao also received the news and called Fu Zhi.””Many of the forces that supported Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yue have betrayed us. There was no cure for neurotoxins. Ouyang Jing must have used something to fool this group of people. Don’t go out if you don’t have anything to do. Don’t get involved in the Ouyang family’s Affairs. ” “I know,” Fu Zhi fiddled with the medicine to treat the neurotoxin and said unhurriedly, “It’s just an internal strife. Just think of it as cleaning up the Ouyang family. It’s not a big deal.” “This isn’t a big deal? Ouyang Yue and Ouyang Feng both firmly believed that Ouyang Zhui’s child was still alive! I’m guarding the throne for you! He simply couldn’t give up power! The two groups of people will have to fight it out no matter what!” This result was also within Fu Zhi’s expectations. She was not afraid and fiddled with the research in her hands. Fu Chao had always felt that Fu Zhi was too calm about this matter and couldn’t see if she wanted to participate. “Do you know what” shopping “means?” Fu Chao seemed to be a little impatient. He slammed the table, and a violent sound came through the phone.”Ouyang Feng is alone and weak. He can’t win against Ouyang Jing at all!” You are my only daughter. If something happens to you, who will take care of me when I’m old? who will play suona and carry my coffin?” Fu Zhi still didn’t speak. “Ouyang Zhui has never taken care of you for even a day! Why do you care about his family? What kind of situation was this? Can’t you promise me for the sake of your filial piety and not get involved in this?” Fu Zhi sighed. “However, Ouyang Yue and Ouyang Feng should have nothing to do with this matter.” She rubbed her eyebrows and said in a cold and light voice,””Even if Ouyang Zhui never raised me for a day, Ouyang Yue has been in that position for more than ten years.” Even though Fu Zhi had never wanted this position. However, both Ouyang Yue and Ouyang Feng had been holding on for more than ten years for the sake of a rumor they had heard, which was that Ouyang Luo seemed to have a child. How could she pretend that nothing had happened at such a critical moment? Moreover, she was also the one who had caused everything to come to this point. The reason why Ouyang Feng had not contacted her and asked for her help was because he did not want to implicate her. “”
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