"You're holding me too tight!"

Loosening his grip slightly, Hu Li continued staring out the window, unable to turn back. Various emotions swirled in his heart, and after a while, he gathered the courage to turn and gaze at Hua Yan. "Do you know what your name is?"

"What's yours?" Hua Yan asked.

Hu Li was taken aback for a moment before replying, "Hu Li."

"Oh?" Hua Yan was genuinely surprised to hear a name like 'Fox'. It was the same name she dreamed of. Suddenly, her face softened a bit, and she looked at him with great interest.

"Surname Hu, Hu from fox," Hu Li explained with a smile, seeing her cute expression reminiscent of the old Hua Yan.

"Oh, do you know my name then?"

"You're Hua Wei, and Hua Yan is your name. Xiao Yan, have you lost your memory?" Suddenly, Hu Li realized why Hua Yan had behaved strangely earlier. It was amnesia. No wonder her gaze at him had been so unfamiliar. Hu Li felt a mix of joy and sadness at this realization.

Her confirming his name and his open expression of happiness, concern, and affection made Hua Yan completely drop her guard. However, her feelings towards him were not romantic.

"Yeah, I just recently found out my name is Hua Yan."

She didn't want to tell him everything that had happened during this time, and Hu Li didn't intend to press further. For now, Hua Yan trusting him made him very happy. The next step was to leave here as soon as possible. In the past six months in the mainland, his foundation had become stronger, and with Old Qiao and others protecting her, returning to the mainland would be safer.

However, finding Hua Yan meant that it wouldn't be long before they knew. "Xiao Yan, do you have anything else to do here? If not, we need to leave immediately. You must have felt that someone intends to harm you."

She could disguise herself and endure hardship in such an environment, indicating that she had sensed the danger. Hu Li sincerely admired her vigilance and courage.

Thinking about going to see the group of people in that alley, he quickly gave up. He realized that once they got involved with her, there might be a risk to their lives.

"No, let's leave. Can you tell me about my past?"

"Sure." Hu Er immediately arranged for Hu Da to arrange their return to the mainland. No matter how much effort it took, he wanted to ensure her safe return.

Hu Li didn't take them back to their original hotel but found another inn. Hua Yan cleaned herself up, changed into clean clothes, and they headed for the port. After having a late-night snack in the car, they boarded a cargo ship back to the mainland.

During this time, he sent people to investigate the events of the past six months involving Hua Yan. With fragments of her memories and information from Cheng Cheng, they soon gathered some clues.

Knowing that Strong Brother had saved her, Hu Li was very grateful to him. At the same time, he could understand why Strong Brother had made deals with Cheng Cheng regarding Hua Yan's actions at his base. If it were him, he might not have the courage to employ an unidentified, amnesiac person as a personal bodyguard.

Learning about the events of the night she fled, Hu Li finally understood why Strong Brother had suddenly used some of Hua Yan's actions to make a deal with Cheng Cheng.

He could make the most advantageous decisions in a short period. He was truly a rare talent. Unexpectedly, even someone as astute as Cheng Cheng would accept Strong Brother's conditions in order to capture Hua Yan as soon as possible.

But as they say, man proposes, God disposes. Hua Yan's intelligence and caution, along with a bit of luck, allowed him to find her first.

Among the information gathered, what left Hu Li speechless was that Hua Yan had learned some deadly fighting skills. It was said that one of Cheng Cheng's men who died at her hands had his vital parts crushed.

While having dinner on the cargo ship, Hu Li and Hu Er looked at Hua Yan with strange expressions. Irritated by their stares, Hua Yan slammed the table, saying, "If you two keep looking at me like this, don't blame me for taking action."

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Shouted by Hua Yan like this, Hu Li and Hu Er quickly dared not look at Hua Yan again.

They were both very wary of Hua Yan's damaging moves. After losing her memory, she had become less patient and more rebellious, ruthless, and unscrupulous. Hu Li also noticed her change, not annoyed, but rather liking her fiery temperament.

Now Hua Yan felt closer to him than just a good friend, having completely forgotten any romantic feelings towards him. Hu Li, though not devoid of disappointment, understood the circumstances, and during the day, he could only smile and chat with Hua Yan.

At night, unable to sleep, he stared out at the vast sea, listening to the roaring waves, feeling lost and uncertain. He worried that because Hua Yan had forgotten her past, she might develop feelings for someone else in the future.

In a few days, Hu Li and his group successfully set foot on mainland soil. Hu Li knew Old Qiao must have played a significant role behind the scenes. Upon finding Hua Yan, he informed Old Qiao, one of his goals being to clear obstacles along the way for Old Qiao.

After all, Cheng Cheng and Hu Fu had been acting recklessly abroad. Once they decided to go all out, it would inevitably lead to a fierce battle, which could harm Hua Yan. Thinking about the hardships she had endured during this time, he earnestly hoped that the coming days would allow her to rest peacefully.

However, while resting in a coastal city, unexpected guests tracked them down.

Cheng Cheng and Hu Fu learned that Hu Li had found Hua Yan by the time Hu Li and his group had boarded the cargo ship. Despite Old Qiao using governmental means to cause them some trouble, they ultimately failed to stop Hua Yan's return to the country.

At the hotel, Hua Yan stayed next door to Hu Li, with Hu Er and Hu Da's men strategically positioned around their rooms.

"I want to go downstairs for lunch?" After two days of rest, Hu Li didn't allow Hua Yan to dine downstairs, having food sent up instead each time, accompanying her himself.

But having grown accustomed to freedom these past few months, even during her time at Strong Brother's armed base, except for the opium order period, Strong Brother had been more like a shepherd. Now she couldn't stand it anymore, confined to just a small room. Although Hu Li had arranged plenty of books and games to alleviate her boredom, occasionally joining with Hu Er and Hu Da to play cards, she still wanted to go out and get some fresh air.

As Hu Li leaned against a wooden couch reading, he heard her voice, helplessly looking at Hua Yan, who had an expression that said, "If you disagree, I'll beat someone up." He finally nodded in agreement, but still cautioned her, "Whatever you hear or see later, you must trust me and quietly eat."

Raising an eyebrow and staring at Hu Li, Hua Yan nodded in agreement. In fact, she hadn't realized that she had unwittingly come to trust and rely on Hu Li. She didn't feel awkward about instructing Hu Li either.

"Yeah, sure. Hey, help me find my other earring. Where did it fall off?"

In the private room, Hua Yan had just eaten a few bites when a man in his fifties entered. Upon closer inspection, he bore a striking resemblance to Hu Li. Hu Fu's scrutinous gaze made Hua Yan certain that this man didn't like her.

With Hu Li's greeting, she said nothing further, continuing to eat the shrimp that Hu Li had specially peeled for her.

Hu Fu had just arrived at the hotel today. Originally, Hu Li had not planned to see Hu Fu today. However, seeing that Hua Yan was really bored, he didn't care about disrupting his original plans as long as Hua Yan could be happy.

Since Hu Fu entered the door, he had only shown his displeasure with Hua Yan at first glance and then became much milder. However, what he talked about had made Hu Li feel frightened. He often paid attention to Hua Yan's expression.

"I may not be in charge of your private life, but since you've already engaged to Jiaojiao, the future daughter-in-law of the Hu family can only be Li Jiaojiao." Hu Fu looked at Hua Yan and asked Hu Li for instructions.

"You told me before that a man will never be led by his nose."

"You're busy, don't bother with me." Hua Yan saw Hu Li carefully looking at her while talking and said very considerately to Hu Li. She secretly murmured in her heart, "I didn't expect that the old miscreant I had a few days before has remembered this I mean had

Now she felt extremely fortunate that she had lost her memory. Although she felt a momentary pang of disappointment upon learning about Hu Li's fiancée, she took it in stride. Since they were not meant to be, she didn't want to pine after him and secretly decided to find a good man for herself.

Among the three, Hu Li was the most tormented. Hua Yan's indifferent attitude moments ago made him almost want to beat her up. However, whether he would actually do it if given the chance was uncertain. It might even end up with him being lectured by Hua Yan instead.

The happiest was Hu Fu, as he had confirmed that Hua Yan, the woman who had confused Hu Li so much, had truly lost her memory thoroughly.

"Miss Hua Yan, you must come to Hu Li's wedding," Hu Fu suddenly smiled kindly at Hua Yan.

Hua Yan disliked people who spoke in innuendos the most and replied lightly, "We'll see. Hu Li, don't just talk, your food is getting cold. Let me help you peel this big shrimp. Dip it in some sauce, or the taste will be halved."

Her attentiveness towards Hu Li somewhat irritated Hu Fu's malicious intent, but Hu Li was very pleased. He thought Hu Fu was unintentionally doing something good today. It had actually stirred up Hua Yan's spirited nature, and he wouldn't have received her care otherwise.

Seeing his son's ineffectiveness, Hu Fu's face instantly darkened. He had underestimated Hua Yan and Hu Li's level of forgetfulness. The two of them were now openly sharing dishes and enjoying their meal.

In just a few days, although there was still concern in Hu Li's demeanor, he looked much more lively than he had in the past few months. Seeing this, Hu Fu also felt relieved.

After a while, when Hua Yan had eaten enough, she didn't want to stay here under Hu Fu's penetrating gaze any longer. Hu Li also knew that Hu Fu must have other matters to discuss today, so he let Hu Er accompany her back upstairs.

Watching Hu Er lead her towards Hu Li's room, Hua Yan asked, "Why are we going to Hu Li's room?"

Hu Er, looking mysterious, replied, "To watch a good show."