"Why didn't you tell me about this?" He Ting never knew that An Ke had once met his father alone, nor did he know that his father had done so much for him in secret.
An Ke sighed. At that time, her relationship with He Ting was like that of sworn enemies. She had already accepted the jade pendant to console Father He, so she always felt a bit guilty in front of He Ting.
There was also one most important point: she didn't trust He Ting. Although he had always shown great care and love for her, An Ke had always been thinking about running away.
"Let's not talk about these boring things. Anyway, I only have half of the jade pendant. Logically, the other half should be on your father, but I saw it on Jiang Man."
He Ting didn't make things difficult for An Ke. He had indeed done something wrong in order to keep An Ke back then. It was understandable that An Ke didn't tell him the truth. After all, no one would trust someone who had imprisoned her.
An Ke took out her phone and zoomed in on the photo she had taken that day, specifically on Jiang Man's neck. There was indeed a jade pendant very similar to this one.
"You can compare them. Uncle He was nice to me. I don't want him to die unjustly."
He Ting could confirm it at a glance. There was no need for a careful check. It seemed that this Jiang Man was indeed up to something. He must investigate her.
However, this wasn't the right time to talk about this. A thoughtful look flashed in He Ting's eyes. "You said my father was nice to you. What about me? Haven't I been good to you?"
He Ting grabbed An Ke's hand and pulled her firmly into his arms. He stared into her eyes, not missing any expression on her face.
An Ke pushed He Ting away with a look of disgust. She had come back not to rekindle their relationship with He Ting, but just to warn him to be careful of Jiang Man.
"I hate your self - righteous look the most. He Ting, don't confuse the past with the present."
Three years ago, An Ke had placed her sincere heart in front of him, but he had treated it like trash. Now, her heart only belonged to herself.
He Ting stood there dejectedly. He was always a loser in front of An Ke.
"An Ke, I swear I'll never force you again. Can you stop leaving?" He Ting pleaded. He really couldn't bear it if An Ke disappeared again. He would surely go crazy.
Since An Ke had come back, she naturally wouldn't leave. Bo Jinnian had taken care of everything abroad, and in China, Bo Jinnian had also found a house and jobs for them.
Now with He Ting's oath, she and Bo Jinnian had no worries for the time being. All that was left was the priest, that rat hiding in the dark.
"If you can do what you said, then I naturally won't leave." She felt a lack of a sense of belonging when she was in a foreign country.
He Ting was overjoyed. As long as An Ke stayed, he still had a chance and time to win her back. So he quickly nodded, "Don't worry. I, He Ting, always keep my word."
An Ke knew that He Ting wouldn't deceive her. "Be careful of Jiang Man! If you really find out something, can you tell me? I also want to know..."
He Ting was eagerly waiting for such an opportunity. This was a good excuse to meet and talk to An Ke openly. "Sure. As long as you want, I'll definitely agree."
An Ke bit her lower lip. Her heart started beating faster at He Ting's sweet words. Oh no, was she really falling for He Ting again?
She quickly recalled the painful days three years ago, and that trace of attraction disappeared instantly. Thankfully, it was just because it was morning and her body was in an active state.
"How can I tell you the news, An Ke? Where... do you live now?" He Ting originally wanted to ask for her phone number, but talking on the phone was nothing compared to meeting in person.
Fortunately, He Ting was quick - witted, and An Ke didn't notice.
"Room 4, 3rd Floor, Xingfu Courtyard, North Street. It's easy to find."
He Ting quickly memorized it, planning to pester his way into An Ke's house whenever he had a chance.
"Remember, be careful of Jiang Man... I have other things to do. I've wasted too much time here. I have to go..." An Ke always felt that Jiang Man didn't act like an ordinary young lady from a good family at times.
Sometimes, Jiang Man's methods were very similar to those of the people in their organization. Although An Ke had some suspicions, it was just a guess, so she didn't tell He Ting.
"Wait. Let me drive you. I can get familiar with the way..."
As soon as he said this, He Ting was met with An Ke's questioning look. He awkwardly scratched his head. An Ke looked at him as if he was up to no good.
Although that was indeed the case, but he was different.
"No need. I'm busy with other things. Aren't you going to investigate Jiang Man? I won't trouble you..."
An Ke was a bit panicked that she didn't seem to be averse to He Ting's attentions. So she quickly left.
"It's okay... I'm very free..."
He Ting lowered his head and whispered when An Ke couldn't see him. Then he raised his head, waved goodbye to An Ke, and smiled brightly.
Although he couldn't drive An Ke home this time, he had already achieved half of his goal. At least he now knew where An Ke lived and could go there for free meals regularly.
In an abandoned warehouse, as soon as Jiang Man entered, she was questioned by the man in black inside. "Why did you suddenly contact me? Didn't we agree that we wouldn't contact or meet each other unless it was necessary?"
Jiang Man took a step back, frightened by the man in black's tone. She took a deep breath and quickly explained, "I found out that An Ke is back. I didn't dare to delay and wanted to inform you immediately."
After saying that, Jiang Man held her breath and quietly waited for the man in black's reply.
"An Ke. Hehe. I thought she would hide in a foreign country for the rest of her life. What a pity. The pawn I placed abroad is useless now."
Perhaps because he heard something he was interested in, the man in black's tone finally softened a bit.
Jiang Man felt a pang of fear. She had long known that the man in black was extremely powerful, but she didn't expect his influence to be even greater than He Ting's.
She also knew before that He Ting had been sending people to look for An Ke but couldn't find her. That was why she had deliberately spread false gossip in an attempt to attract An Ke back.
But the man in black not only found An Ke but also placed his own people around her. It seemed that the man in black was even more terrifying and should never be offended.
"How did you know An Ke was back? Did she go to see He Ting after she came back?" The man in black's tone suddenly turned sharp.