"Then let's wait until I have some time; I'm quite busy recently."

"Okay, Big Brother Ling, once you're not busy, you must let me know. I'll treat you to a meal," Chu Yu said cheerfully, her happiness evident in just that one sentence.

"Okay, definitely."

After hanging up the phone, Ling Zhenfei was slightly stunned, but he didn't think much about it—it was just a meal; why overthink it?

While he was considering this, he suddenly received a call from Chu He.

"How's it going, brother? All good?"

Chu He's voice was as hearty as ever, which made Ling Zhenfei think of his refreshing personality.

"Brother Chu, what made you think of me? I'm truly flattered," Ling Zhenfei said, very pleased to hear Chu He's voice.

Chu He laughed, "I didn't see you last time I was in Capital City. Now that I'm free, I thought of you. Are you in Binyang right now?"

"I'm in Binyang. What's up, Big Brother Ling?"

Chu He chuckled, "It's Sister Ru. She said she missed the dishes from Xishan Manor, especially those personally cooked by you. She mentioned it several times. Now that I have some time, we plan to visit you tomorrow."

After hearing this, Ling Zhenfei paused. He figured out that Chu He had come to see him mainly at Li Ru's request.

Thinking of Li Ru, how could Ling Zhenfei forget that night in Capital City? His memory of her was still fresh.

Since then, Ling Zhenfei hadn't contacted Li Ru. Now that she was taking the initiative to see him, and through Chu He rather than calling herself, there definitely was a reason.

"Okay, Brother Chu, is it you and Sister Ru? Is Brother Zhang coming too?"

Chu He said with a laugh, "Zhang Kang is busy. Tomorrow, it'll just be the two of us. We won't arrive early since we aren't bringing the RV. Just find us two rooms to stay in the village."

"Okay, Brother Chu, then I'll be waiting for you in the village tomorrow."

"Absolutely, absolutely. We'll stay overnight, so prepare some good food and wine for us—we won't leave until we're merry."

After hanging up the phone, Ling Zhenfei fell into deep thought. It must be said, he really missed Li Ru during this time.

Considering what had happened last time they met, he wondered how things would be when they met again.

The car stopped below Liu Bingying's apartment building. Ling Zhenfei went straight up, but when he reached Liu Bingying's door, he suddenly heard voices coming from inside her apartment.

Ling Zhenfei's hearing was exceptional. Surprised, he immediately used his "Perspective Eye" to look inside, while also straining to listen to the voices.

He finally understood; it turned out that Liu Bingying's ex-husband, Liu Guang, was inside her apartment.

Liu Guang appeared quite different from before; after the divorce, he had constantly harassed Liu Bingying, demanding money from her every few days.

Back then, Liu Bingying truly feared him like the plague. Since that last time Ling Zhenfei had dealt with him, Liu Guang had been keeping a low profile and dared not trouble Liu Bingying anymore.

But now Liu Guang was here again, Ling Zhenfei wondered what it was about. Curious to know the situation, he did not go in, but stood behind the door to watch.

The front door of Liu Bingying's apartment faced the living room, allowing him to clearly see everything happening inside.

"Liu Bingying, I really have changed now. Look at how I dress and the changes in my personality. I don't even drink anymore. I really have changed for the better."

Liu Guang gestured all over himself as he spoke to Liu Bingying.

But Liu Bingying stood far away, clearly still harboring disgust for Liu Guang.

"Liu Guang, that's enough. There's nothing between us anymore. You said you wanted to see the child, and I let you see him. Why are you telling me all this? Just go away," she said.

Liu Guang, upon hearing Liu Bingying's words, showed no intention of leaving and remained seated on the sofa, motionless.

He continued, "Liu Bingying, can't you see? I've changed for you. I know I was wrong to hit you before, but now I realize my mistake. I hope you give me a chance and let us reconcile."

Liu Bingying laughed, "Liu Guang, I find you ridiculous. I just escaped from your mire; do you think I'd be foolish enough to jump back in? You can forget about that. When you were hitting me, you never thought this way."

"I used to hit you because I drank too much. The abuse was because I was drunk. Now I've quit drinking, and I promise to treat you well from now on. I really miss you. Every night I can't stop thinking about you," he said.

Anger flashed through Liu Bingying at these words: "Don't say anything else, Liu Guang. Right now, all I feel towards you is terror. As long as you don't harass me, I'll be thankful. I want you to leave immediately."

As she spoke, Liu Bingying tried to push Liu Guang away, but she didn't succeed. Instead, Liu Guang managed to grab her arm.

Liu Bingying wasn't as strong as Liu Guang. With little strength of her own, she inadvertently pulled Liu Guang into her arms, and they both sat down on the sofa.

Liu Guang laughed, "Liu Bingying, you say you want me to leave, but your body is honest. Here you are in my arms. Don't you miss me?"

Liu Bingying struggled and said, "Let go of me, or I'll scream for help."

Liu Bingying tried hard to struggle, but how could she be a match for Liu Guang, a burly man, with her limited strength? There was no way she could break free.

"Liu Bingying, I've missed you. Let me be with you just this once, let me love you like I did before," he said.

Liu Bingying struggled desperately and managed to slap Liu Guang across the face, which infuriated him. He picked her up and threw her onto the sofa, and then he slapped her back.

"You bitch, you let other men have you for free, but you won't let your own legitimate husband? I'll show you today."

"Liu Guang, you beast, he won't let you get away with this!" Liu Bingying struggled and yelled.

Liu Guang, with a lascivious grin, said, "Who are you talking about? Last time, he was here, and now? I don't believe that kid will be with you forever."

Just then, Liu Guang suddenly felt someone grabbing his neck. The hands were like iron pincers, squeezing him uncomfortably.

"Ouch, who dares to grab me?"

Liu Guang hadn't even finished speaking when that hand lifted him up and then slammed him hard onto the ground.

"Damn it, asking for death!" Liu Guang cried out in pain, but the moment he looked up and saw Ling Zhenfei, he was so frightened he felt his soul might leave his body.

"Ah, it's you! How did you get here?"

Scared, Liu Guang tried to get up and run, but Ling Zhenfei wouldn't give him the chance. A punch landed on Liu Guang's head, knocking him straight to the ground.

"Kid, do you remember what I told you last time, or have you forgotten everything?"

Ling Zhenfei glared at Liu Guang with wide eyes, frightening him into trembling all over.

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