He Yuzhu returns in Siheyuan

Chapter 741 The Appearance of the Man in Black

If someone else had said this, Ma Xiuxiu might have had some doubts in her heart, but since it was He Yuzhu, she had always trusted him completely, trusting him from the bottom of her heart. She turned to look at Xiaoli beside her, her eyes softening unconsciously, a gentle smile spreading across her face, and she nodded gently: "Brother Zhuzi, you did the right thing. So...did everything you were busy with this time go smoothly?"

He Yuzhu nodded vigorously, his tone filled with relief, as if he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. "It's all resolved, not a single thing left. For the next while, I'll stay home and not go anywhere. I'll spend time with you and the kids and make up for what I've missed these days."

When Ma Xiuxiu heard this, her heart was instantly filled with something sweet, and her eyes were filled with a genuine smile. After all, she had been raising the child alone these days, and although she was used to it, it was always different to have someone by her side. She walked over to Xiaoli, patted her arm gently, and said softly, "Xiaoli, don't be restrained. This will be your home from now on. Just tell me if you need anything."

After saying that, he pulled Xiaoli into the inner room, ready to make a comfortable place for her. He Yuzhu stood there, looking at the two of them from behind, and smiled helplessly - he had to clean up the things on the floor himself. The gifts bought by the fourth child were piled up at the door, large and small. He could only carry them into the house in several batches.

He had been worried that Ma Xiuxiu and Xiaoli had just met and their personalities were different, so it would take some time for them to get along. But within half an hour, he could hear the two of them laughing and chatting in the room, sounding so affectionate, like sisters who had known each other for years. This put his mind at ease.

He Yuzhu leaned against the door frame, looking at the two people chatting and laughing inside, and said, "The kids will be back from school soon, right? I'll go to the kitchen and show off my skills and cook a few delicious dishes to nourish you three."

Ma Xiuxiu poked her head out from the inner room and joked with a smile, "Okay, the kids really miss you. They've been talking about the braised pork you made every day. You really should show off and redeem your image as a father."

He Yuzhu chuckled at what he heard. He hadn't expected the mother and daughter to quickly unite. He was just rolling up his sleeves and preparing to go to the kitchen when there was a sudden knock on the door.

Seeing that Ma Xiuxiu and Xiaoli were chatting happily, he said loudly, "Xiuxiu, you guys keep chatting. I'll go open the door."

He opened the door and saw two men in black standing there. They were tall and straight, exuding an aura of keeping strangers away, looking very much like bodyguards in TV dramas. He Yuzhu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he could clearly sense the subtle fluctuations of magical power emanating from the two men. He knew in his heart that they were probably here because of the incident a few days ago. After all, not many people survived that incident.

He calmly concealed the turmoil in his eyes, pretending to be bewildered. He looked at the two and asked, "Who are you? Who are you looking for?"

One of the men in black took a half step forward, his tone calm but with unquestionable certainty: "Master He Yuzhu of the Demon Suppression Hall, we are from the National Protection Bureau. We need your assistance with something. Please come with us."

He Yuzhu looked at the two strangers in black. Their hats were pulled low, covering most of their faces, revealing only their tightly pursed lips and hard jawlines. They exuded an air of indifference. He couldn't help but feel a little intimidated. His fingertips tightened slightly, and after a moment's hesitation, he spoke with a subtle nervousness in his voice, "I don't know...how long will it take you to find me?"

The leading man in black smiled a subtle smile upon hearing this. The smile didn't reach his eyes, but instead sent a chill down your spine. His tone was as casual as if he were discussing something perfectly normal. "It'll be quick. I just need to ask you a few questions. It'll only take half a day. How about coming with us?"

He Yuzhu stared at them intently, his mind clear as a mirror—these two people had come with ill intentions. If he didn't agree now, given their attitude, they might resort to some tough tactics. If they started to make a scene, it would be even more troublesome, and his family might even be implicated. He took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and seemed to have made up his mind: "Okay, I'll go in and tell my family, and then I'll go with you."

The two men in black looked at each other, exchanged an obscure look, and said nothing more. They just nodded slightly, which was considered as tacit agreement.

He Yuzhu turned and walked quickly into the house. As soon as he pushed open the gate, he saw Ma Xiuxiu standing at the main hall door, looking out, her face full of worry. Seeing him come in, she hurried to greet him, her voice filled with anxiety: "Brother Zhuzi, who is that person outside? He looks very unfamiliar to me. He is dressed in dark clothes and looks scary."

He Yuzhu looked at her red eyes and knew that she was worried about him. He quickly calmed himself down and tried to make his tone sound more relaxed. He forced a smile and said, "It's okay. It's just two friends who asked me to go out and take care of something. I'll be back soon."

Ma Xiuxiu was a little unhappy when she heard this. Her brows knitted tightly together, and her eyes became even redder. "Brother Zhuzi, why are you going out again? We just finished our work a while ago, and now we finally have a couple of days to rest... How long will it take for you to come back this time?"

He Yuzhu knew what she was thinking. He reached out and gently patted her shoulder. He softened his tone and said soothingly, "I know you're worried. Don't worry. I'll definitely be back today and won't be late for dinner. I'll be leaving now. Don't worry about me."

Ma Xiuxiu was still worried. She pulled his sleeve and warned him with tears in her eyes, "Brother Zhuzi, you must pay attention to safety. No matter what happens, don't be stubborn. Our whole family is waiting for you here. Go early and come back early."

As he was speaking, Xiaoli walked out from the inner room. Her steps were brisk, but her eyes were filled with vigilance and concern. She looked straight at He Yuzhu: "Brother Zhuzi, who are they? Do you need me to go with you? Maybe I can help." She quietly gathered a faint spiritual power at her fingertips, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.

He Yuzhu's heart moved. With Xiaoli by his side, he could indeed feel more at ease. But then he thought about it. The other party's origins were unknown and his actions were so mysterious. Xiaoli's identity was special. If he followed and was recognized, the consequences would be disastrous. So he shook his head and his tone became serious: "No, your family needs your care more. Xiuxiu and the others still need you to keep an eye on them. I can go by myself. Remember, protect your family well and don't let anything go wrong."

Xiaoli looked at his determined eyes and knew that he had made up his mind, so he didn't insist any more and just nodded: "Then be careful. If anything happens... I will find a way."