TSFLIP Chapter 527

Chen Yu had inherited Ye Xiang’s memories, which meant that when Ye Xiang was torn apart and devoured by the insectoids, that pain and horror were etched into Chen Yu’s mind as well.

Chen Yu didn’t like Ye Xiang. Even though he was technically just a clone, his thoughts and values were completely different from Ye Xiang’s. In Chen Yu’s eyes, Ye Xiang was a textbook example of someone who raised a tiger only to be eaten by it. If that wasn’t foolish, then what was?

“Miss Xia, you still don’t believe me, do you?” Chen Yu looked at the silent Feng Guang and sighed softly. His expression was tinged with what looked like pity, so much so that it seemed a little convincing. “Xu Wang’s genes are powerful. He’s no longer within the realm of what we’d call human. Even if he dies, as long as a single cell remains, he can revive. That’s why, after triggering the destruction command, I made sure he died in an explosion. Miss Xia, I regret to inform you that there’s nobody left for you to see.”

“He’s not dead…” she whispered—not to argue with Chen Yu, but to reassure herself. Before he left, Xu Wang had spoken to her calmly. He’d promised he would come back for her, that she wouldn’t have to wait long.

And she believed him.

Chen Yu smiled and said, “Well, I’ve said all I needed to. Miss Xia, I’m afraid my patience has officially run out. Please come with me. Your friend Miss Nan is still waiting for you.”

Nan Xiaoxiao?

The moment he mentioned that name, Feng Guang’s gut twisted with a strange feeling. Her expression turned ice-cold. “You never intended to marry Nan Xiaoxiao, did you? She’s in on it with you. The whole thing was staged just to force Xu Wang to come find you. Isn’t that right?”

They knew Nan Xiaoxiao was her friend. They also knew about her connection to Xu Wang. If it were her request, he would never refuse.

“You’re half right, Miss Xia.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“If you want to know what I mean,” Chen Yu said amiably, “why not ask Miss Nan yourself? Now, will you come on your own, or do you need my men to assist you?”

“No need to trouble yourself. I’ll walk.” Feng Guang replied coldly and stepped out of the room, refusing to show even the slightest sign of weakness.

Chen Yu’s estate wasn’t far from the hotel. Though she was under constant watch and her movements were restricted, he didn’t mistreat her. He had attendants serving her meticulously, and everything from her meals to her clothing was of the highest quality.

But Feng Guang treated all of it as if it didn’t exist. She didn’t touch any of it, didn’t even spare a glance. Chen Yu merely smiled good-naturedly at her reaction and eventually summoned Nan Xiaoxiao, bringing Yan Yu along as well.

Chen Yu said, “Caring for every woman is the duty of every Imperial citizen. Miss Xia, I won’t disturb you further. Please, take your time catching up with your friends.”

With that, he exited the room, leaving only Feng Guang, Nan Xiaoxiao, and Yan Yu inside.

Nan Xiaoxiao looked hesitant as she saw Feng Guang. She softly called her name, “Feng Guang…”

But then she didn’t know what else to say.

Yan Yu, on the other hand, spoke up immediately. “You don’t need to feel guilty toward her.”

“Shut up!” Nan Xiaoxiao snapped at him, her tone instantly harsh the moment she faced him. “You still think I’ve forgotten how you lied to me? I haven’t even started holding you accountable yet! Get out. Don’t interrupt us.”

Yan Yu rubbed his nose and obediently walked out of the room. The normally commanding general, known for his authority, was surprisingly well-behaved in this moment.

“Feng Guang…” Nan Xiaoxiao stepped forward, reaching out to take Feng Guang’s hand, but Feng Guang dodged it. Nan Xiaoxiao’s face fell as she said sadly, “I know you must think I was working with Chen Yu to harm Xu Wang. But I swear, I wasn’t… It was Yan Yu. He teamed up with Chen Yu to stage the whole thing and tricked me.”