352 THE JOKE IS ON ME

Chen Linyun rushed out of the Xue Mansion in the middle of the Second Young Master, Xue Guangxi's eighteenth birthday party.  Amidst the conflicting external jovial mood and his internal turmoil, he managed to wear a poker face and a calm demeanor.  Although in a rush, his actions were deliberate, although a little brisk, that no one – not even Xue Jinxu – would have suspected that something could be unusually off. 

On his way out, he told his wife that he had some urgent matters to attend to and that he should head out first, but she need not go with him.  Rather, she should stay at the party, safe and surrounded by family and friends.

"Oh… Is that so?" Pondering, Xue Jinxu nodded in agreement.  "Take care, alright?  Update me."

"En." Chen Linyun brushed his lips on her crown as he stood up, and left immediately afterwards.

In his car, he checked the message that he had received.