But the main reason Xiao Yifei came to Beijing in the first place wasn't for these! He came to Beijing to save Liu Rui, and thinking of this, Xiao Yifei couldn't help but recall the way Hu Jingtang had pleaded with him. Yet, until now, he hadn't even seen Liu Rui's face. When the time comes and he can't rescue Liu Rui, how would he explain it to old Hu?

Seeing Xiao Yifei looking so preoccupied, Hua Lao couldn't help but feel some doubt, so he asked with concern, "Xiao Yifei, what's wrong? Is there something you haven't told your god-grandfather?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yifei smiled and said, "No, I'm just too full." Xiao Yifei didn't bring up the matter of Liu Rui. Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to trouble Hua Lao.

"Haha, seems like Xiao Yifei was really satisfied with tonight's dishes." Hua Lao chuckled and teased him. After speaking, he walked away on his own. Left in place, Xiao Yifei looked at the somewhat tattered moon in the sky, his mind again filled with the image of Liu Rui being taken away by Deng Fuguo. He sighed slowly, looked firmly at the sky, and said, "Liu Rui, I will definitely bring you back safely!"

These days, Hu Jingtang has been constantly worrying about Liu Rui, but hasn't been able to reach Xiao Yifei, and for a time, he began to lose his appetite, thinking all day about Liu Rui suffering various hardships in prison.

Moreover, due to the weather changes these past few days, his old illness relapsed. But even so, all Hu Jingtang could think about was Liu Rui. He then called Xiao Yifei, wanting to know about Liu Rui's situation.

Previously, Xiao Yifei's phone had been confiscated by the police, so Xiao Yifei hadn't received any calls from Hu Jingtang. Now, with his phone back, he received Hu Jingtang's call.

"Xiao Yifei?" On the other end, Hu Jingtang, having been unable to reach Xiao Yifei for many days, asked with some uncertainty.

Upon receiving Hu Jingtang's call, Lin Mu was reminded that he still hadn't rescued Liu Rui. Hearing Hu Jingtang's voice, he called out somewhat guiltily, "Old Hu."

Finally connecting with Xiao Yifei, Hu Jingtang's voice sounded a bit excited, "Xiao Yifei, I finally reached you. Are you alright?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yifei quickly explained that his phone had been stolen, which was why he hadn't contacted Hu Jingtang. Hearing Xiao Yifei's explanation, Hu Jingtang secretly breathed a sigh of relief; he had thought something bad had happened to Xiao Yifei.

"So, Xiao Yifei, how is Liu Rui's matter going?" Hu Jingtang revealed the purpose of his call, but he didn't really need to say it for Xiao Yifei to guess. What concerned the old man most was, after all, his younger generation.

However, what Xiao Yifei least wished to hear about was this matter, because he had no way to explain it. On this end, Xiao Yifei couldn't help but feel a bit awkward, unable to answer Hu Jingtang for a long while.

How could Hu Jingtang not pick up on that? Seeing Xiao Yifei's prolonged silence, Hu Jingtang guessed something was up, and asked, "Xiao Yifei, is there a difficulty? If there is, tell me, I'll find a way, cough cough." Old Hu's emotions grew a bit agitated, and he started coughing after one unfinished sentence.

Hearing this, Xiao Yifei felt troubled inside. How could he ask Old Hu to find a way? Just when he was about to comfort Hu Jingtang, he noticed the coughing on the other end growing heavier and more urgent.

"Old Hu, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Yifei couldn't bother with comfort, he asked quickly.

"Cough, cough, nothing, just an old illness relapsing," Hu Jingtang sighed and said lightly. However, Hu Jingtang's casual tone didn't put Xiao Yifei at ease. He had thought that after he had treated Hu Jingtang's ailment before, the illness wouldn't relapse again.

But unexpectedly, it relapsed at this time, probably spurred by Liu Rui's matter, Xiao Yifei thought. "No way, I must go back once!" Hearing the heavy coughing, the condition seemed quite serious, so Xiao Yifei said hastily.

Yet, Hu Jingtang refused outright. Right now, his heart was entirely set on his grandson Liu Rui, so he firmly declined Xiao Yifei's suggestion to return and treat his illness.

"But your illness can't be delayed," Xiao Yifei said worriedly. Actually, Hu Jingtang knew well enough that his ailment couldn't be prolonged, but without seeing Liu Rui, he felt deeply uneasy.

"How about this, Old Hu, why not have someone bring you to Beijing? What do you think?" After a long while, Xiao Yifei proposed an unavoidable solution. Hearing this, Hu Jingtang's eyes brightened because he'd considered coming to find Xiao Yifei days ago, but didn't know where he was in the vast city of Beijing.

Now, hearing Xiao Yifei's invitation, it fulfilled Hu Jingtang's wish. This way, Xiao Yifei could treat his illness, and if Xiao Yifei succeeded, he could immediately see Liu Rui out of prison. Why not?

So, after a moment of pondering, Hu Jingtang agreed, saying that Liu Sisi could bring him over. Mentioning Liu Sisi, Xiao Yifei realized he hadn't seen her in a while, and it would be a good chance to meet her too.

"Alright, let Sisi bring you over then." With that, Xiao Yifei breathed a sigh of relief, as this matter finally had a solution.

"But what's going on with Rui'er?" Hu Jingtang was still concerned about Liu Rui. Seeing Hu Jingtang's stubbornness, Xiao Yifei sighed and finally told the truth in full detail.

"Old Hu, it's like this, Liu Rui's situation isn't unknown to you. The place where Liu Rui is detained isn't somewhere ordinary people can enter. That's a military prison, and only those with certain ranks in the military can come and go there, and even then, they must register. What am I, an ordinary person, supposed to do?"

Hearing the grievance in Xiao Yifei's words, Hu Jingtang sighed, feeling somewhat sorry. Yet, what Xiao Yifei said next warmed Hu Jingtang's heart. After a pause, Xiao Yifei continued, "But don't worry, Old Hu, I will do what I promised you. Please wait a bit longer."

Upon hearing this, Hu Jingtang's eyes welled with tears. In today's society, how many people genuinely care for others? Even doctors in hospitals might turn a blind eye for their selfish gains. "Thank you so much," Hu Jingtang sincerely said.

"Haha, no problem, you better come over first, health is the priority," Xiao Yifei laughed, still hoping Hu Jingtang would prioritize his health.

"Alright," Hu Jingtang agreed, then inquired briefly about Xiao Yifei's situation before hanging up the phone. After the call, Xiao Yifei was still pondering how to rescue Liu Rui. He had previously inquired, but found no people or things that could help him.

Therefore, Xiao Yifei felt somewhat powerless. How exactly could he rescue Liu Rui? Most importantly, he didn't even know Liu Rui's current situation, let alone talk about rescuing him. Thinking of this, Xiao Yifei decided to see Liu Rui first.

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