Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love-Chapter 537 - 459: I’ve Solved a Big Problem for You (Part 2)
Yi Luowa smiled and nodded, "Yes, as our most respected Deputy Captain Colin said, anyone daring enough to bet ten bucks with me?"
Huo Li chuckled and lightly slapped her arm, "Are you joking around like this every day at Divine Eagle too?"
Youyou pouted, "A bunch of old men, not fun at all. Only that old guy Colin is still amusing sometimes."
Yi Luowa shot Youyou a warning look.
Youyou stuck out her tongue, "Our most respected Deputy Captain Colin! Is this good enough now?"
"If you can’t keep your mouth shut, when Kou’er gets back, I won’t let you go to Divine Eagle anymore."
Youyou snorted, "I have legs and can even climb walls. Whether you take me or not, I can still strut around Divine Eagle Courtyard."
Yi Luowa angrily raised her hand.
Youyou quickly stepped back, "Sis, I was wrong. I promise not to talk back to you ever again!"
Yi Weiyang watched them and slightly curled his lips, "Luowa, if Tong Airui finds anything, remember to let me know."
"Okay. Having news is the same as having no news." Yi Luowa took the phone her uncle handed her, "I only showed it to you guys for fun, don’t take it seriously."
Yi Weiyang’s gaze dimmed gradually upon hearing this.
...
A few days later, the Xia Witch police held a press conference regarding Park Shunyan’s case.
The sentencing of Park Shunyan to lifelong imprisonment after extradition back to his home country was met with some confusion among the people. However, at least the victims received considerable compensation, and since the victims did not choose to sue, the matter was laid to rest.
Park Huanyan exerted every effort to save his son’s life. Once things were handled in Xia Witch, he immediately rushed to Z Country and Soya.
Only after matters in those two countries were settled was Park Shunyan extradited back.
However, just ten minutes after stepping foot on H Country soil, despite being well upon leaving Xia Witch, he lost both his legs in a car accident.
No need to ask—this was definitely Tong Airui’s doing.
Why did Tong Airui only take his legs but spare his life? The answer lies in the diary Park Shunyan had written, which painfully struck Tong Airui with the inhumane abuses he’d endured during his childhood.
If it weren’t for fearing that Park might escape again to harm others, Tong wouldn’t have even wanted to take his legs. Still, sympathy was one thing, but to prevent further harm to his family and countrymen, Tong resolved to be the villain this time.
Not long after Park Shunyan’s accident, Park Huanyan divorced his current wife. He blamed her entirely for the mess that put his son in such dire straits; he couldn’t bear living under the same roof with this venomous woman.
This incident sparked widespread discussion across Fang Yao Continent, leading many education experts to publish books and guides advocating for the proper upbringing of the next generation.
Yi Luowa’s desk was stacked with books like these, and she occasionally flipped through them, gleaning various parenting insights.
One day, as Yi Luowa picked up a book, her office phone rang.
The call came from the head secretary of King Muta, saying the king had very important matters and wanted to meet her.
When summoned by King Muta, she dared not refuse. Hanging up the phone, she went straight to Tong Airui’s office.
Tong Airui paused slightly after hearing her out, "What’s your King Muta looking for you at this time?"
"I thought you might know."
"I’ll go with you." Tong Airui stood up.
"He’s meeting me, not you. I’ll bring Youyou and Kou’er with me." Yi Luowa smiled and left the room.
Tong Airui stood by the window watching her get into the car, then picked up his phone to call his father.
Long Che listened to his son’s account and laughed, "Your King Muta is planning to give Luowa something, but I won’t tell you what it is. You’ll find out when she gets back, so stay curious for now."
Tong Airui’s mouth twitched; his dad was being playful now too!
"Anyway, it’s a good thing! Stop worrying!" Long Che chuckled as he hung up.
It seemed indeed like good news—otherwise, his father wouldn’t be laughing so heartily.
What could this good news be?
Yi Luowa realized the answer only after arriving at the royal palace—King Muta wanted to award her the Xia Witch Hero Medal.
Yi Luowa was surprised; she hadn’t done a thing to deserve it, so why?
"Park Shunyan’s case concluded ages ago. This medal should have been bestowed upon you long ago, but it kept being delayed until now."
King Muta smiled and personally pinned the medal onto Yi Luowa’s chest.
The unexpected honor didn’t overwhelm Yi Luowa. After bowing, she didn’t forget to show her gratitude, "Thank you, King Muta!"
King Muta smiled kindly, "You haven’t visited the palace in ages. Come, accompany Uncle to take a stroll in the back garden."
Yi Luowa smiled and nodded.
The two strolled leisurely through the garden, one leading, the other following. Suddenly, King Muta exclaimed thoughtfully, "New Year is almost upon us once again. Your dad and I are aging steadily. I keep wondering, when the day comes that we are called away by God, this country will rely on you young people to take the mantle."
"Uncle, you and my dad are in the prime of your lives—you’re still young!"
"Ah, aging—I can feel it creeping in. When one grows old, they start reminiscing a lot. So many things feel vivid as if they happened yesterday, sigh..." King Muta stopped to wait for Yi Luowa, his tone deeply emotional as he said, "Recently, I lost contact with a relative. Wonder how Rui’er’s search for them is going?"
King Muta’s gaze fixed on her meaningfully as he spoke.
Yi Luowa suddenly understood, "So that’s why he dispatched his best team to search for your relative! I was wondering why resources were so tight lately, and Uncle Colin even suggested Tong Airui call those people back, but he absolutely refused."
King Muta laughed, "Did Colin’s temper lead to an argument between the two?"
"They argued. Uncle Colin kept pressing him about those people’s assignments, but Tong Airui insisted they were handling personal matters for him. Uncle Colin got frustrated and chastised him thoroughly."
"Didn’t Rui’er explain himself?"
"No. He’s so stubborn; once he decides not to disclose something, no one can make him talk. If you hadn’t mentioned this today, I wouldn’t have known what he’s been quietly working on lately.
One time, I overheard him on the phone, shouting at someone: ’I’m looking for a person, not asking you to investigate everything they’ve done! Even if they’ve betrayed the country, that’s not my concern—I just need to find the person!’"
That day my curiosity got the better of me, and when he hung up, I couldn’t help asking who betrayed the country. Not only did he refuse to answer, but he yelled and chased me out of the room."
"Betrayed the country?" King Muta furrowed his brow slightly.
Yi Luowa nodded, "That’s what he said. At the time, his expression showed he couldn’t accept whatever he’d discovered."
King Muta sighed, "Poor Rui’er, really."
Yi Luowa glanced slightly to the side and sighed as well.
"You’re too young to sigh like that."
"Your sentiments resonate with me."
King Muta regarded her for a while before speaking again, "Tell Rui’er to call off the search when you get back—no need to keep looking. About the data they’ve gathered thus far..."
Yi Luowa pouted, "It’s all gone long ago. I saw him burning heaps of photos and documents in the bathroom one day, smashed two USB drives too. As he burned those things, he muttered angrily, saying people were meddling. He threatened to shoot a few of them if they kept bringing him data instead of results."
Yi Luowa patted her chest, "He gets anxious, and he really might follow through."
King Muta sighed and chuckled, "Long Che’s son would definitely be capable of something like that!"
Yi Luowa chuckled and continued chatting with King Muta for a while before heading back to Divine Eagle.
"Honey, I solved a huge problem for you!" Yi Luowa excitedly declared as she pushed open Tong Airui’s office door.
