Chapter 2132 Ning Xiangtong, the woman in the photo album

Cui Yingying raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and spoke in a relaxed tone.

If we put aside those utilitarian factors, Wu Yuan's temperament actually suited Cui Yingying's taste, and the relationship between the two was quite good. Therefore, Wu Yuan naturally had no objection to Cui Yingying's decision.

"You are a guest, please come in."

Wu Yuan smiled and nodded, then gracefully raised her hand to signal Leon and Cui Yingying to enter the tea room together.

However, at this moment, something happened that Cui Yingying had not expected - Leon was staring at Wu Yuan as if he was under a spell, his brows slightly furrowed, and his eyes showed obvious thought.

"Leon?"

Seeing this, Cui Yingying couldn't help but feel puzzled and called out softly.

Hearing Cui Yingying's voice, Leon came back to his senses as if awakened from a dream.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Wu looks very similar to a friend I just met not long ago, so I was a little distracted just now."

Leon said this with a hint of apology, but Wu Yuan's smile did not fade. She seemed to take Leon's words as a joke. After all, Wu Yuan was young, beautiful, and good at maintaining herself. Her charm often attracted the attention of some young men.

However, Cui Yingying, who was standing by, was stunned. Just met?

She pondered in her heart. Wu Yuan might not know where Leon had just returned from, but Cui Yingying knew it very well! Thinking about the information they had collected before and the various speculations about Wu Yuan's true identity, Cui Yingying instinctively took this matter to heart.

You see, Wu Yuan's initial approach to Cui Yingying was actually intended to subtly elicit information about Blue Star. Leon was aware of this. Thinking of this, Cui Yingying glanced thoughtfully at Leon, who happened to notice Cui Yingying's gaze. Their eyes met, and Leon instantly understood Cui Yingying's intention—she was clearly trying to use his experience on Blue Star and the intelligence he'd gathered to lure Wu Yuan into the trap!

As expected, as soon as Wu Yuan sat down, she immediately turned her attention to Cui Yingying and started chatting with her. However, surprisingly, she seemed to completely ignore Leon sitting next to her, as if he didn't exist at all.

Wu Yuan's conversation with Cui Yingying, though seemingly casual, is actually loaded with hidden meanings. Her questions, invariably, concern the current state of the cosmos and intimate matters related to Cui Yingying's time on Blue Star thousands of years ago. These questions are clearly carefully chosen, demonstrating Wu Yuan's deep knowledge of the cosmos while subtly evoking Cui Yingying's memories of the past.

As for Cui Yingying, she was also curious about Wu Yuan's approach. Initially, she had wondered why Wu Yuan had approached her, considering they hadn't had much in common. However, as time went on, she gradually realized that Wu Yuan also harbored deep feelings for Lan Xing and was constantly inquiring about her current situation. This instinctively raised Cui Yingying's eyebrows, leading to her subsequent investigation into Wu Yuan.

"Alright, I'm not speaking without purpose. Let me introduce you. This is the special talent we've just recruited at the Demon Suppression Division."

Cui Yingying's tone suddenly became serious, as if she was introducing something extremely important.

"Not long ago, Argerich, the eldest son of the Zerg royal family and the Void Scorpion clan, engaged in a shocking battle with a mysterious individual in the Andromeda Galaxy, adjacent to the Milky Way. The intensity of the battle was beyond imagination, nearly shattering a quarter of the Andromeda Galaxy! This incident has attracted the attention of the Arbitration Council, and our Demon Suppression Bureau has immediately launched an in-depth investigation into the cause of the battle."

Having said that, Cui Yingying paused for a moment, then turned her gaze to Leon beside her and continued.

"And he is the 'war correspondent' we sent."

Hearing the word "war correspondent", Wu Yuan couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity and doubt in her heart. She widened her eyes and stared at Leon, trying to find some clues from him.

However, Cui Yingying did not give Wu Yuan much time to think, she continued.

"However, this was a battle between super-stars, and with the Arbitration Society's starships surrounding him, he couldn't get too close to the battlefield. However, while the Arbitration Society's attention was drawn to the black hole where Argerich was, he cleverly circumvented the numerous blockades and successfully infiltrated the Milky Way. Not only that, he even ventured to Blue Planet for some reconnaissance."

Cui Yingying's words were like a bolt from the blue, and Wu Yuan was stunned for a moment.

Has he been to Blue Star?

Wu Yuan's eyes were like two lasers, fixed on Leon, as if she wanted to see through his appearance to see his inner thoughts. Leon could naturally sense Wu Yuan's changes, and her body became stiff in an instant, as if it was tightly bound by an invisible force.

Obviously, the two words "Blue Star" are of great significance to Wu Yuan. Leon's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, and then slowly spoke.

"Well, first of all, I want to apologize to Ms. Wu. You did look familiar to me just now. You look so much like a kid I knew on Blue Star that when I first saw you, I mistakenly thought you were her sister."

Leon's voice was gentle, with an irresistible affinity, but Wu Yuan had no intention of feeling it at all. Her mind kept echoing with Leon's words, especially the key words "Blue Star", "little friend" and "very similar", which hit her heart like a heavy hammer.

"By the way, her name is Su Ziwu. Haha, look at me, why are you suddenly talking about this? Obviously, there is no relationship between you two. I'm really sorry. I hope Ms. Wu will not be offended."

Leon seemed to realize that his topic was a bit abrupt, and hurriedly explained with a smile.

However, Wu Yuan was completely oblivious to Leon's words. Her expression was frozen, frozen in place, her mouth slightly open, but no sound emanated. Her heartbeat was rapidly accelerating, threatening to burst out of her throat, and her eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment, like a ship that had suddenly lost its direction.

"Have you... met... Su Ziwu?"

Leon showed just the right amount of surprise at this moment, as if he hadn't noticed Wu Yuan's abnormality at all.

"Yes, because my little sister once stayed on Blue Star for a while. At that time, she had dealings with Su Ziwu. I thought since she went to Blue Star, I should bring a few words to my little sister and let her know that she is safe. Why does Ms. Wu seem to be very interested in her?"

Leon shrugged nonchalantly, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said, And how could Wu Yuan admit that she was interested in Su Ziwu? He said quickly.

"I wouldn't say I'm interested, I just think this name is pretty good. It's a really good name, removing the dross and retaining the essence."

However, although Wu Yuan tried her best to hide it, the smile on her face seemed a little stiff. After all, Leon and Cui Yingying sitting in front of her were not ordinary people. Their insight was extremely sharp, and Wu Yuan's little thoughts were almost completely seen through by them.

However, surprisingly, Leon and Cui Yingying did not expose Wu Yuan on the spot, but continued their conversation as if nothing had happened.

Leon continued.

"Yes, it's a nice name indeed. However, this little girl's life story is truly tragic. I heard that her parents suddenly disappeared when she was a child, and she has been dependent on her grandfather ever since. Although her family is well off, she lacks the most important love of her father and mother, which is truly pitiful for a child. I heard that she often cries silently alone at night. When I think of this, I can't help but sigh at the impermanence of life."

If Su Ziwu heard what Leon said, she would probably be speechless and roll her eyes, and not just once or twice. After all, Su Ziwu didn't think she was that miserable, and she didn't cry every day as Leon said.

Leon's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Wu Yuan's heart hard, as if breaking her last psychological defense. Just when Wu Yuan was almost unable to bear it and wanted to continue asking about Su Ziwu's current situation, asking if she was doing well and what she was like now, there was a sudden knock on the door of the teahouse.

"Your distinguished guest is coming, but you didn't even inform me in advance, Wu Yuan. Are you afraid that I will steal your friend away?" Along with these words that were tinged with complaint and ridicule, the door of the teahouse seemed to be slowly pushed open by a gentle hand.

Then, a woman dressed in a luxurious golden silk Chinese gown floated in like a fairy. Her steps were light and graceful, as if each step was on clouds, making no sound at all. Behind her followed two maids, holding an exquisite tea tray, upon which were placed delicate tea sets and fragrant tea leaves.

When Leon heard the sound, his body trembled violently as if he had been electrocuted. His head seemed to be controlled by an invisible hand and turned involuntarily in the direction of the sound. His eyes were like two flashes of lightning, quickly and accurately landing on the door that was slowly pushed open.

As the door opened, a soft light fell on the ground like a veil, outlining a slender figure. Leon's eyes followed the figure closely as if drawn by a magnet.

When his eyes finally landed on the woman's face, his breath caught in his throat. Her skin was as white as snow, as soft as mutton-fat jade; her eyebrows were as dark as distant mountains, her eyes were as ripples as autumn water, and her gaze was bright and radiant; her lips, painted with a light lipstick, were as tempting as cherries.

Finally, the figure fully unfolded before his eyes, her skirt swaying gently like the surface of a lake in the breeze. Her steps were light and graceful, each one like stepping on clouds, without making a sound.

When Leon's gaze finally rested on the woman's face, he was stunned. It was a face as if meticulously carved, its fair skin as smooth as mutton-fat jade. Beneath her high nose bridge, her lips curled slightly, revealing a faint smile. Her eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky, luminous and deep, now narrowed into crescents, as if she could see through everything in the world.

"Do you mind if I come over and chat for a while?"

Ning Xiangtong's voice was like the sound of nature, clear and melodious. Although her question was a question, before the three could respond, Ning Xiangtong had already waved her hand, signaling the maid behind her to place the tea set and tea leaves on the tray. Her movements were graceful and smooth, without the slightest hesitation.

Obviously, this sentence is also an affirmative sentence.

Cui Yingying watched Ning Xiangtong's every move, her heart filled with amazement. She had originally planned to wait and find a suitable time to visit the eldest daughter of the Ning family, after all, Leon had specifically requested to see her. However, she never expected Ning Xiangtong to show up at this moment!

If Ning Xiangtong could hear Cui Yingying's thoughts, she would probably roll her eyes helplessly.

Naturally, she could not hide the arrival of Cui Yingying and Leon. Even the content of the conversation between the three was under Ning Xiangtong's surveillance. In this Ning family mansion, she was "God".

If she didn't come over, Wu Yuan, in her state of distraction, would likely spill all the secrets about herself and the Ning family. Even though Wu Yuan's expression was only slightly grim, her behavior was enough for Cui Yingying and Leon, two astute individuals, to see through the clues. This was definitely the situation Ning Xiangtong least wanted to see.

In this desperate situation, Ning Xiangtong had no choice but to bite the bullet and join the "battlefield" in person. However, she was surprised that she had only wanted to come to help Wu Yuan out, but she never imagined that her appearance would bring such huge "destructive power".

After all, she knew Leon well, and was fully aware of his background. Ning Xiangtong had initially prepared herself for a fierce verbal battle and intrigue with Leon. But who could have imagined that once her face caught Leon's eye, his expression would change like the weather in June.

Leon turned his head back suddenly as if he had been electrocuted, with a look of extreme horror on his face, even his complexion turned pale, as if Ning Xiangtong was some terrible beast from ancient times, and he could not avoid her.

Cui Yingying naturally couldn't be unaware of Leon's unusual reaction. She looked at Leon with suspicion, her eyes full of doubtful questions, as if asking Leon what was going on?

Leon had no time to pay attention to or respond to Cui Yingying's puzzled look.

Because after actually meeting the eldest lady of the Ning family, Leon was horrified to find that his guess was confirmed!

Ning Xiangtong's face was exactly the same as the woman in the family photo album in Ye Ye's home on Blue Star!

That is to say...