Chasing You Like a Tenacious Falcon

In the end, they didn’t kiss.

Wei Shixu saw Quan Zhisui’s expression change and her fists clench.

He quickly stepped aside and changed the subject: “I’ve already had someone contact Hou Qiaoling. She’ll be returning to the country soon with her son, and when she does, the Zuo family will be in utter chaos.”

Quan Zhisui: “…”

Wei Shixu: “Focus on your studies. Let’s aim for the same university.”

Quan Zhisui: “…”

After saying this, Wei Shixu walked into the classroom and opened his textbook with a serious expression.

…

Zuo Zhiyu didn’t get to see Qian Cheng because the school security arrived. Apparently, a student had reported a suspicious adult loitering near the stairwell.

Given past incidents, the school was extremely cautious about outsiders.

The principal personally led the security team to escort Zuo Zhiyu off the premises.

However, Zuo Zhiyu’s visit had already caused a stir. Many people had seen and heard him, and the fact that Quan Zhisui and Zuo Zichen were half-siblings became public knowledge. By the first day of school, everyone knew.

Zuo Zichen sat in class, feeling like he was on pins and needles. He was utterly miserable!

The thing he cared about most had finally been exposed, and it was his own father who had revealed it.

Dad, did you not care at all about how I would be gossiped about at school?

…

Quan Zhisui became a boarding student at Liang Secondary School, and her life fell into a steady and fulfilling routine. She attended evening study sessions every day, saving time by not commuting between the Zuo family home and school. This gave her more time for both her studies and morning workouts.

She practically disappeared, staying at school for a whole month and studying like crazy!

For an entire month, from morning until the end of evening study sessions, Wei Shixu was constantly around her.

With his guidance, her academic progress was remarkable.

But Wei Shixu had also stayed at school for the entire month, not going home even once. On weekends, he would stay on campus and frequently invite her to the library.

Quan Zhisui was starting to feel overwhelmed.

The Zuo family was terrifying, but living at school wasn’t much better!

It was Friday, and after a month, the weather had warmed up. She decided to return to the Zuo family home for a visit.

As school ended, Quan Zhisui was packing up her test papers.

“Why ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​‌‍don’t you like me? Am I not good-looking?” Wei Shixu started again.

He was sitting in the seat in front of her, turned around with his arms resting on her desk. His soft bangs fell over his forehead, and his dark eyes stared directly at her.

Quan Zhisui took a deep breath, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

Wei Shixu continued, “How about staying at my place this weekend? I’ll treat you to king crab.”

Quan Zhisui clenched her fists, her expression darkening.

Wei Shixu added, “Zuo Zhiyu wouldn’t dare interfere with my family’s affairs.”

Quan Zhisui let out a long sigh and said, “I need to go back to the Zuo house to get some clothes.”

Wei Shixu frowned.

Quan Zhisui quickly added, “And to watch the drama unfold.”

Wei Shixu: “Fine.”

He finally let her off the hook.

Although Quan Zhisui hadn’t been home for a month, Fang Yue had been keeping her updated.

The Zuo household had been in constant turmoil. Hou Qiaoling was truly formidable, nearly driving Zuo Zhiyu and Xu Zhiyi to divorce.

As for Zuo Zichen, caught in the middle of the family chaos, he was on the verge of a breakdown from the constant pressure.

After school, as Quan Zhisui walked down the stairs, Zuo Zichen caught up to her, looking like he had something to say but couldn’t find the words.

“What’s wrong?” she asked.

Zuo Zichen spilled everything about the chaos at home, adding, “Aunt Hou Qiaoling has been coming every day and even caused a scene at Dad’s company, threatening to sue him for bigamy.”

Quan Zhisui nodded: “Impressive fighting spirit.”

Zuo Zichen continued, “Mom and Dad fight every day—sometimes about Aunt Hou, sometimes about you staying at school. They even got into a physical fight once.”

Quan Zhisui commented: “Dramatic.”

Zuo Zichen: “Grandma and Grandpa seem to have lost their minds. They were overjoyed when they saw the ten-year-old boy. Every time Hou Qiaoling and her son came over, they’d let them in without hesitation. After a few visits, Hou Qiaoling and her son moved in.”

Quan Zhisui: “Unbelievable.”

Five adults—two at each other’s throats, one causing trouble, and two stirring the pot.

No wonder the Zuo family was in chaos!

Zuo Zichen stopped walking and asked, “Sis, the family scandal even made it onto the Liangxi Town news. Dad’s going crazy, Mom and Aunt Hou are fighting tooth and nail, and the whole family is at war. Are you really not going to fight for the family fortune?”

Quan Zhisui looked at him and asked, “Have you been keeping up with your martial arts training?”

Zuo Zichen was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: “No, I stopped.”

Quan Zhisui smiled faintly but said nothing, getting into the back seat of the car.

Zuo Zichen scratched his head, puzzled, but followed her into the car.

The driver was Fang Yue, which was unexpected.

Quan Zhisui glanced at the driver’s seat, then pulled a pair of noise-canceling earplugs from her bag and handed them to Zuo Zichen.

Zuo Zichen: “???”

Quan Zhisui: “Put them on.”

Zuo Zichen: “…”

What was this about?

But Zuo Zichen didn’t dare ask questions. He quickly put on the earplugs and turned to look at his sister in confusion.

Quan Zhisui spoke expressionlessly: “Zuo Zichen, your mom’s gone nuts.”

Zuo Zichen showed no reaction.

Quan Zhisui continued: “Zuo Zichen, everyone knows you’re a illegitimate child trying to take over.”

Still no reaction from Zuo Zichen.

Quan Zhisui dropped the bombshell: “Zhuge Ying likes Kong Mingze, and you’re the person she hates the most.”

Zuo Zichen stared at her blankly, hearing nothing.

Fang Yue, who was driving, blinked in surprise.

Quan Zhisui turned her gaze forward and asked, “Uncle Fang, why are you the one picking us up?”

Fang Yue smiled: “With Hou Qiaoling and her son around, Zhao Lin is swamped. Also, Mr. Zuo gave me a task—to keep an eye on you. He doesn’t trust Zhao Lin.”

Quan Zhisui: “Zuo Zhiyu trusts you, huh?”

Fang Yue: “All these years, I’ve only been a driver. I’ve never done anything out of line.”

Quan Zhisui: “It’s been a month since I’ve been home. Zuo Zhiyu must be desperate by now, right?”

Fang Yue nodded: “Mr. Zuo’s been acting strange lately, like a…”

He thought for a moment, searching for the right word.

“A gambler,” Quan Zhisui said.

Fang Yue’s eyes lit up with realization: “Yes, like a gambler who’s gone all-in and can’t stop. He was like this when he first took over the venture capital company years ago—losing money but still investing. I lost two houses, and he lost twenty million.”

Quan Zhisui: “That was twenty million seventeen years ago!”

Nowadays, she had to think twice before spending two thousand.

Fang Yue chuckled: “Miss Quan, you might not know how wealthy your mother was back then or how affluent Liangxi Town is. There are so many rich people here! She made it onto the Liangxi rich list—her fortune was far beyond just a few million!”

Quan Zhisui closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

After a moment, she asked, “What do you think of Zuo Group?”

Fang Yue: “Zuo Zhiyu has run it into the ground. Even with the massive fortune your mother left behind, he couldn’t handle it. He’s only made things worse, falling off the rich list entirely. No amount of investment can save it now. In Liangxi, Zuo Zhiyu is just a wealthy man—nothing more.”

Quan Zhisui fell silent, deep in thought.