"I didn't expect you to be so lucky and find Huayan ahead of time. That's good; Cheng Cheng wants to discuss a deal with us. If you agree, the family head's task won't have to wait any longer, and it can be completed immediately. You can smoothly take my position."

"What deal?" Hu Li wanted to confirm if it was as he suspected.

"A batch of the latest weapons in exchange for Huayan. I've already inspected the weapons; they're indeed rare and high-quality. If some of our people are equipped with them, we'll have much less trouble on a daily basis.

As for Huayan, who you still can't let go of, I can persuade Cheng Cheng not to take her life. Once Cheng Cheng and his men have vented their anger, you can bring her back and do whatever you want with her.

And when you become the head of the family, you can have any woman you desire, as long as you can handle it. So, what do you think?"

The price of a batch of new weapons could equal the income of a second-rate company for four to five years. Cheng Cheng was indeed making a generous offer. "That's impossible; Huayan is not a bargaining chip. Moreover, you are underestimating people. It seems your reputation is about to be tarnished."

Due to the previous incident, Old Yang and Old Qiao placed greater emphasis on Huayan's safety. If Cheng Cheng and his men tried to harm Huayan again, they would likely end up hurting themselves.

His son's words carried a hint of schadenfreude and mockery for their overestimation of themselves. "What do you know? Speak up and let me hear it."

Telling them that Huayan was a member of the most mysterious state department in the mainland was impossible. "Let those with an interest investigate it themselves. Father, you should stay out of this matter."

"We won't discuss this for now. I won't stop you from taking her back to Haibin City, but you can't act recklessly, and you must ensure the Li family's dignity is upheld. She can be your mistress, but you can't go too far. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that what happened last time won't happen again."

Reflecting on Hu Li's earlier words, he realized they also contained a warning. It seemed that Huayan was not as simple as she appeared.

The old fox finally admitted that Huayan's injury was related to him, but it wasn't time to reveal everything yet. Patience was necessary. "I'll keep that in mind."

In Hu Li's room, Huayan watched the monitor, seething with anger. They actually wanted her to be a mistress, which was unforgivable.

Hu Er was also very frustrated. He had hoped that if Miss Huayan knew how much the master cared for and liked her, she might remember some things or understand how important she was to the master.

But now, hearing those words, he was even more worried that his good intentions had backfired.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Huayan didn't dislike Hu Er, so she didn't lose her temper when he looked at her so strangely.

"The master likes you." Hu Er wanted to help his master and Huayan.

"Yes, I knew that a long time ago. But so what? He already has a fiancée, doesn't he?" She said indifferently. How strange, he already had a partner. She didn't necessarily need him.

"Miss Huayan, it's just a temporary measure. The master doesn't really intend to marry Li Jiao Jiao." Hu Er anxiously explained for his master.

"Li Jiao Jiao... why does that name sound familiar?" Huayan asked curiously.

"Of course. When you and the master were already lovers, that Li Jiao Jiao was constantly entangling the master, always trying to break you two up."

"Oh... before my accident, I was in a relationship with your master?" This news was quite shocking. But why did he change his mind and get engaged to someone else now?

Hu Er nodded cautiously. He then added, "Miss Huayan, please don't misunderstand the master. The master is just using a temporary measure. When the time is right, the master will end the relationship with her. You must believe in the master..."

"Whatever." Now, she couldn't even remember her past, let alone other things. Besides, she didn't have much feeling for the current Hu Li.

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Outside the door, Hu Li hesitated for a long time before entering. Hearing her indifferent "whatever," his resolute heart shattered into dust. It turned out she truly no longer cared about him, no matter what decisions he made.

"But he really deserves a beating, being with me and getting engaged to someone else. It's unforgivable." Huayan, after a moment of silence, expressed her anger and dissatisfaction.

Hu Er found it amusing yet frustrating. Did her anger indicate that she still cared about the master?

Suddenly, the door opened, startling both Hu Er and Huayan. Hu Er, always quick-witted, immediately left the room. Huayan gave Hu Li a sideways glance and tried to leave as well.

However, Hu Li grabbed her wrist. "Let go." Huayan, seeing it was Hu Li's hand, tried to shake it off in disgust.

But Hu Li was overjoyed by her earlier displeasure. He was certain that even though Huayan had lost her memory and forgotten their relationship, her words just now showed clear resentment.

"Stay. I have something to tell you." Hu Li said, pressing her to sit on the bed while he pulled up a chair to sit beside her and began to explain the thoughts he had kept buried in his heart.

"Go ahead," Huayan replied.

"Hey, don't frown like that, it doesn't look good." Hu Li helplessly touched her face and continued, "I don't care if you've lost your memory, you're still mine. You were mine before, you are mine now, and you will be mine in the future, even for a lifetime."

"I don't want to be your mistress. You should obediently marry Li Jiao Jiao." She wasn't interested in being the mistress who destroys someone else's family. "What are you doing? Don't come too close, don't come any closer... mm mm... mm, let go of me, you pervert."

Hu Li ignored Huayan's punches and kicks, continuing to kiss her lips. It had been like a century since he last tasted this. No matter how much pain she caused, he was willing to endure it.

"Ouch, you really kicked me. Be careful, or you might never find happiness again." Hu Li clutched his lower body, his face contorted in pain.

Huayan took the opportunity to escape to the other side of the bed and angrily threw a white pillow at Hu Li.

"You pervert, lecher..."

Seeing Huayan's adorable angry face, Hu Li smiled, bent over, and sat on the edge of the bed, saying, "I wasn't joking earlier. You better remember that, or don't blame me for being forceful.

As for the issue with Li Jiao Jiao, it won't take long for me to resolve it. When the time comes, you can punish me however you want, just don't leave me."

When Huayan had her accident, it added a lot of hostility in him, and he directed it towards the Li family. Soon after, he decided to make the Li family the final obstacle to becoming the head of the household. Didn't the Li family want Li Dong to marry Huayan? Didn't Li Jiao Jiao want to marry him at all costs? Didn't Li Dong want more wealth?

He wouldn't let such strong adversaries go. Paying a short-term price to hasten their downfall was worth it.

"Arrogant maniac, narcissist... I won't listen to your nonsense. Hmph." Huayan kicked the stunned Hu Li again before hurriedly running off.

"She still gets the upper hand." Hu Li rubbed his aching foot, smiling happily. No matter how much Huayan could take in now, he just wanted her to remember. To avoid future worries, even if he had to be domineering and forceful with her, he would keep her by his side.

As she exited, Huayan bumped into someone but didn't stop. She hurriedly returned to her room.

Hu Er, who had been bumped back a few steps, saw her red face and muttered, "It looks like Miss Huayan and the master made some progress." His hunger forgotten, Hu Er felt joyful.

The next day, without knowing what time it was, she quickly washed up and knocked on Hu Li's door. No one answered for a long time. Eventually, Hu Er came out of the elevator and answered her question, "Miss Huayan, the master is already downstairs. He wanted to let you sleep a bit longer, so he didn't wake you. It's almost ten o'clock, and the master asked me to call you down for breakfast."

"He's always meddling. Let's go." She was quite pleased with Hu Li's concern for her.

That afternoon, they returned to Haibin City. At the airport, Father Hua and Mother Chang had been waiting since early morning. When Hu Li called to say Huayan had been found and would return today, the two elderly people couldn't sleep all night, waiting for dawn.

"Master, why hasn't Miss Hua come out yet? Could Hu Li have tricked us?" Mother Chang anxiously watched the exit.

"He wouldn't be that bored. Let's wait a bit longer..." Father Hua's expectant eyes betrayed his restless heart.

"Here she comes, here she comes... Master, look over there, it's Miss Hua, it's Miss Hua!" Mother Chang pointed to the exit, shouting in surprise.

Father Hua saw Huayan and couldn't help but shed tears. He finally saw his daughter again.

Hu Li led Huayan to Father Hua. Huayan looked curiously at the two elderly people, whose temples were graying, and turned to Hu Li for an explanation.

"He is your father, and she is Mother Chang."

Father Hua and Mother Chang stared at Huayan with strange, cold eyes. "Hu Li, what happened to Xiao Yan? Why doesn't she recognize us?"

Father Hua, heartbroken, held Huayan's hand. Seeing his pained expression, Huayan couldn't bear to pull her hand away. From their reactions, it seemed he truly was her father, and she felt a pang of sadness for forgetting so completely.

Not wanting to make the elderly couple sadder, Huayan explained, "I had a minor injury and forgot some things. But there's no need to worry, because apart from not remembering the past, I'm in very good health."

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back," Father Hua said, crying and laughing as he held Huayan's hands. Mother Chang wiped her tears beside him.

"Let's go home."

"Yes, Miss Hua must be tired."

Father Hua and Mother Chang then took Huayan away, ignoring Hu Li.

"Master, they..." Hu Er felt indignant for his master.

Hu Li smiled bitterly, "It's okay, let's go back to the company."

As they left the airport, someone suddenly called out Hu Li's name. Turning around, he saw Li Jiao Jiao, looking sorrowful.

"It seems that some people's good intentions are not appreciated..."