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Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Master, the Second Young Master Xi of the Xi Family has suddenly arrived.

The middle-aged man had returned at some point and was shocked to see a woman clothed in black with a black baseball cap standing at the doorway trying to push it open.

Ji Wei instinctively stepped back.

Zhu Ming’an froze for only a few seconds before striding quickly toward Ji Wei. noveldrama

Ji Wei’s expression showed some panic as she turned on her heel and quickly ran toward the other end of the hallway.

"Stop! Don’t run, stand right there!" Zhu Ming’an shouted, chasing after her.

Ji Wei had no idea which way led out, so she darted into the first open door she saw. It turned out to be a storage room piled high with miscellaneous items, with no other way out.

The sound of approaching footsteps behind her grew louder and louder. With no alternatives left, Ji Wei decided to hide inside a cabinet nearby and pulled the door shut behind her.

The moment the door was pushed open, her heart leapt into her throat.

Through the crack in the cabinet door, Ji Wei saw the middle-aged man stick his head in to take a look.

His sharp, icy gaze swept around the room before locking onto the cabinet in the corner.

It’s over. It’s all over. He’s going to find me!

Ji Wei’s palms were clammy with nervous sweat.

Just as Zhu Ming’an was about to take a step toward the cabinet, another voice suddenly called out from outside the door: "Sir, Second Young Master Xi from the Xi Family has arrived unexpectedly."

Zhu Ming’an paused, his expression puzzled, and asked, "What’s he doing here in the middle of the night?"

"Second Young Master Xi said there’s something important he needs to discuss with you in person," the butler replied.

The Xi Family was one of the top five families in Rongcheng, second only to the Gu Family in terms of power. Whatever the reason for Second Young Master Xi’s visit, Zhu Ming’an knew better than to treat him carelessly.

He glanced again in the direction of the cabinet, then took another look around the room before finally stepping out and leaving.

Hearing the sound of retreating footsteps, Ji Wei finally exhaled a sigh of relief. Her whole body felt weak as if she’d nearly collapsed from exhaustion.

In the living room.

Zhu Ming’an could not fathom the purpose of Xi Nanfeng’s visit, but when he noticed Gu Moqian’s assistant trailing behind Xi Nanfeng, a suspicion began forming in his mind.

Could it be that word of Gu Moqian’s presence here had somehow gotten out?

Zhu Ming’an was a seasoned player in the business world. Despite the unease in his heart, his expression remained calm and unflappable as he courteously arranged for tea to be served to Xi Nanfeng.

"I wonder, Second Young Master Xi, what business brings you here so late?" Zhu Ming’an asked with a smile, lifting his teacup and deftly stirring the floating tea leaves with the lid.

Xi Nanfeng, with his usual nonchalant attitude, lounged on the sofa, one leg crossed over the other, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Uncle Zhu, why don’t you take a guess?"

"How could I guess at the thoughts of you young people?"

Zhu Ming’an took a sip of tea, his skepticism growing at Xi Nanfeng’s ambiguous reply.

Xi Nanfeng cast a casual glance toward the upstairs rooms and remarked, "Actually, I’m here today looking for someone."

Zhu Ming’an’s hand trembled violently as he clutched his teacup. "Wha... what person?"

Could it be that Xi Nanfeng really knew something?

Xi Nanfeng suddenly straightened up, leaning in a bit closer as he asked in a low voice, "Uncle Zhu, is my brother Gu Moqian here with you?"

Zhu Ming’an paled at those words, his palms damp with sweat.

He tried his best to maintain composure, forcing an awkward smile. "Second Young Master Xi, you must be joking. Why would Mr. Gu be here with us? He must have already returned home."

"He’s not here?" Xi Nanfeng slapped his thigh, feigning an expression of great surprise.

"No, no, he’s not." Zhu Ming’an responded uneasily.

This Second Young Master Xi appeared carefree and approachable on the surface. Yet despite his young age, he had surpassed his calculating elder brother to become the heir to the Xi Family. Such a feat wouldn’t have been possible without exceptional cunning and skill.

People like him, who didn’t play by the rules, were the hardest to deal with.