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"I won't tell anyone either. Zhou Chen is right. You should overcome difficulties instead of avoiding them. Come on."

Xie Zhiyao looked at his muleng brother and shook his head and sighed helplessly. This boy is still immature.

After leaving Xie Zhiyao's house, Zhou Chen and Xu Hongdou did not return to the courtyard, but walked forward on the dark village road.

Xu Hongdou sighed, "Xie Zhiyuan is only a teenager of 16 or 17 years old. I can understand how he feels when something like this happens. Children of this age care most about their face and self-esteem. It's no wonder that he doesn't want to go back to school."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "It's really embarrassing, but it's not a good idea to keep running away. What Mr. Xie said is right. If it doesn't work out, just change schools."

"We're almost at Yang Guanjun's barbecue stand. Do you want to get something to eat?"

Xu Hongdou quickly shook her head: "No, I'm not going. I've been here for less than half a month and I've already eaten several barbecues. I can't eat anymore. I'd better go back and make rice noodles with Damai."

"Okay, let's take a walk and then go back."

"Ah."

Maybe it was because the two of them were walking together in the dark and the atmosphere was a bit ambiguous, so Xu Hongdou deliberately tried to find a topic to talk about.

"Zhou Chen, do you run a company in Modu? You found the person Xiaochun and the others were looking for so quickly."

Zhou Chen explained: "I do have a company, and there happens to be someone doing research in the company, so I was able to find it so quickly."

"Oh."

There was another silence.

"The song you sang yesterday was very beautiful. Can I ask you to give me a copy of the lyrics? I really like the lyrics of that song."

"Of course, no problem. I'll write it for you when I get back. If you like it, I can teach you. Or I can go to the recording studio in the city to record the song and send it to you."

Xu Hongdou waved her hand and said, "No need to go through so much trouble. I just want to see the lyrics."

"no problem."

Zhou Chen thought about it and decided to take a step forward, so he asked tentatively: "Hongdou, I remember when we met in the capital, you were not alone, there was someone else, I saw that she had a good relationship with you, she should be your good friend, right?"

Xu Hongdou suddenly stopped and her expression became very complicated.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Chen asked knowingly.

Xu Hongdou was silent for a long time, and finally said: "She is indeed my best friend, but I don't want to say it now, I'm sorry."

"Why do you have to say sorry to me? She is your friend. If you want to say it, then say it. If you don't want to say it, then don't say it. I just asked casually. I should be the one to say sorry."

Zhou Chen was surprised by Xu Hongdou's answer. He thought that mentioning Chen Nanxing would touch Xu Hongdou and make her tell him about what happened between her and Chen Nanxing.

But Xu Hongdou's answer was different from what he expected. It seemed that Xu Hongdou still hadn't gotten over it and didn't want to share Chen Nanxing with others for the time being.

But he was not discouraged. This was the first time it was mentioned. Although Xu Hongdou didn't want to talk about it, she didn't seem angry either. This was a good sign.

Perhaps they were talking about a sensitive topic, so the two walked for a while and then returned to the courtyard.

Early the next morning, Zhou Chen was still meditating. Xie Xiaoxia ran into the courtyard and went straight to Zhou Chen who was meditating.

"Brother Zhou, I have something to ask you."

A few seconds later, Zhou Chen opened his eyes, and Machushan next to him also opened his eyes, looking at Xie Xiaoxia with curiosity.

When Zhou Chen saw that it was Xie Xiaoxia, he knew why he came.

"You are here to ask me about Kevin, right? I have already told Xie Zhiyao everything. I am telling you the truth."

Xie Xiaoxia asked anxiously: "I don't believe that Kevin is a liar. He is a really good person. He didn't lie to me, and he didn't take anything from me. How could he be a liar?"

Zhou Chen said calmly: "I told you, I'm telling the truth. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. But you have to understand that I know you, and I'm helping you because of your big brother and sister. As for Kevin, I don't even know him. Do you think I need to frame him? What good would it do me to deceive you?"

Nana walked out of the room. She was also very surprised to see Xie Xiaoxia looking so anxious.

"Xiao Xia, what's wrong with you? Why are you so angry?"

"I……"

When Xie Xiaoxia saw her sweetheart Nana, her momentum suddenly weakened.

"Xiaoxia, Xie Xiaoxia, Xie Xiaoxia."

Xie Xiaochun rushed into the yard shouting. When he saw Xie Xiaoxia, he immediately rushed over and hit him hard.

"How can you not know what is good for you, kid? Zhou Chen is helping us, and you are questioning him. Are you crazy?"

He was so angry that he hit Xie Xiaoxia on the head again.

Xie Xiaoxia was beaten so hard that she didn't dare to resist at all and just covered her head.

Xie Xiaochun beat up Xie Xiaoxia, and then apologized to Zhou Chen: "Zhou Chen, I'm sorry, this child is too stupid and naive. He didn't believe us and insisted on believing that liar. He doesn't know what's good for him."

Zhou Chen didn't mind: "It doesn't matter. After all, I haven't experienced this kind of thing before. It's normal not to believe it."

After that, he looked at Xie Xiaoxia again and said, "You may not believe what I say, but Xiaochun is your biological sister. Others may lie to you and harm you, but she will never lie to you and harm you. Xiaoxia, you are already an adult and you should think for yourself."

"Remember a few words. Don't have the intention to harm others, but be on guard against others. If someone shows kindness without any reason, it's a sign of stealing. Think carefully about what Kevin said to you, what he asked you to do, and what he wanted you to do. I believe you can see the problem."

In fact, it can be seen from the plot that Kevin's method of deceiving Xie Xiaoxia was not very clever. Xie Xiaoxia was deceived simply because he was too naive and trusted the other party too much. It was because others saw this point in him that they chose to trick him.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1191: Help a little, Xu Hongdou recorded a video

"But I still think Kevin is not a liar. Why should he cheat me? Not only did he not cheat me of money, he often gave me rewards in the live broadcast room and even sent me red envelopes. If he is a liar, how could he give money to others before cheating me of any money?"

Hearing this, the people around were speechless, and Xie Xiaochun was so angry that he hit Xie Xiaoxia on the back of the head.

"Are you stupid? I didn't completely believe that person was a liar, but now that I hear what you said, that person is 100% a liar."

Xie Xiaoxia looked aggrieved and confused: "Sister, what makes you say my friend is a liar?"

Nana patted Xie Xiaoxia on the shoulder and sighed, "Brother, your sister is right. Although I don't know what happened, from what you just said, I also feel that your friend is a liar. Besides, Sister Xiaochun is your biological sister, how can she harm you?"

Ma Qiushan shook his head and said, "There is no free lunch in the world. Tempting people with small profits is a common tactic used by scammers."

Xie Xiaoxia felt a little uncomfortable. Brother Kevin was the first person to support and praise him since he started live streaming. He often shared interesting stories with him and taught him a lot of things, which were very precious to him.

So he doesn't think Brother Kevin is a liar, he thinks everyone has misunderstood Brother Kevin.

"Why are you so stubborn, kid? I told you but you didn't believe me. Are you trying to piss me off to death?"

Xie Xiaochun was so angry that she gritted her teeth. She had a hot temper to begin with, and now seeing her own brother being cheated and still not realizing it, she felt really disappointed.

"Xie Xiaoxia, listen to me carefully. The demons are not allowed to go this time."

"Why? I've already made it clear to everyone, and you and mom have agreed to it, so how can you go back on your word?"

Xie Xiaoxia looked anxious. Before Zhou Chen found out, their family had already decided to let him go to Shanghai. Now, just because of Zhou Chen's words that Kevin was a liar, he couldn't go. Naturally, he felt very unwilling.

Xie Xiaochun said loudly: "Because of your friend, he is a liar. We can't watch you get cheated."

Xie Xiaoxia was very angry, but facing his sister who had always suppressed him since childhood, he did not dare to lose his temper.

"Brother Zhou, you don't know Brother Kevin. I just asked you to help check. How can you be sure that he is a liar? What if you made a mistake?"

Zhou Chen said calmly: "Are you sure? It's easy to prove whether he is a liar or not."

As soon as these words were spoken, several people's eyes immediately turned to Zhou Chen.

Xie Xiaochun asked doubtfully: "How can you prove this? Did you find any useful information?"

Zhou Chen said: "It is illegal to investigate people privately. I won't do it. It's easy for me to say, but in fact I want Xiaoxia to prove it herself."

Xie Xiaoxia was also confused: "How can I prove it? I always think Kevin is a good person and not a liar. You are the ones who say he is a liar."

"Xiao Xia, you have known Kevin for quite some time, right? You chatted through WeChat, right? If you don't mind, can you show me your chat history? I think there must be evidence in it."

Originally, Zhou Chen didn't like to meddle in other people's business, but since it involved a scammer and it was just a piece of cake, he was still willing to help.

Xie Xiaoxia was resistant: "No, how can I just read the chat history? I don't agree."

"disagree?"

Xie Xiaochun's expression changed again, and he shouted, "They are helping you, what's your attitude?"

Xie Xiaoxia muttered: "But I don't want to help."

"You still dare to say that?" Xie Xiaochun pretended to hit him again.

Zhou Chen stopped Xie Xiaochun and asked Xie Xiaoxia, "Besides giving you rewards, sending you red envelopes, and talking about his own things, has your brother Kevin ever talked to you about anything else? For example, stocks, funds, etc."

Without waiting for Xie Xiaoxia to answer, Nana spoke first: "Yes, I know this. He came to the restaurant a few days ago and asked me about stocks and funds. I thought he was just asking casually, but now it seems that his friend must have told him, otherwise, he would not have been exposed to these things at all."

Zhou Chen asked Xie Xiaoxia, who was hesitant to speak, "Is this true?"

Seeing that he didn't answer, Xie Xiaochun urged: "Hurry up and tell me."

Xie Xiaoxia then whispered back, "Yes, Brother Kevin told me about stocks and funds. He said that stocks and funds are the most profitable now, and he is also playing with them. He is two years older than me. He said that his house and car in Shanghai were earned by stocks and funds. But even though he told me these things, he didn't let me buy them."

"you idiot."

Xie Xiaoxia was furious again. She rolled up her sleeves and cursed, "What's the point of keeping your brain? I don't allow you to buy it, so why tell you this? He is two years older than you. He bought a house and a car in Shanghai by buying stocks and funds. You can believe this nonsense? Zhou Chen and Nana are from Shanghai. Ask them, is it possible?"

Nana replied without hesitation: "Impossible."

Master Ma sighed, "Silly child, they are just trying to trick you and seduce you on purpose. You are still young, and anyone with a little experience won't fall for this."

Xie Xiaochun said angrily: "Master Ma, please stop making sarcastic remarks. My brother is young and ignorant, and you are not much better. You are so old, but you don't get married or go home. You meditate here every day. Are you cultivating immortality here?"

"Hey, Xie Xiaochun, you're so nice. I'm trying to persuade you. What's wrong with your attitude? Are you trying to curse me?" Ma Qiushan was also anxious.

Xu Hongdou had also come down a long time ago. When she saw Ma Qiushan and Xie Xiaochun arguing, she hurried to try to persuade them.

"Xiaochun, Master Ma, we are talking about Xiaoxia, what are you arguing about?"

Zhou Chen asked Xie Xiaoxia: "If he really didn't ask you to buy, then did he give you any stock websites, fund websites, etc.?"

Xie Xiaoxia's face suddenly changed. The people around him all saw the change in his expression, and Xie Xiaochun became even more nervous.

"Xiao Xia, tell the truth, Zhou Chen is right, isn't he?"

Xie Xiaoxia stammered, "Brother Kevin did send me a fund website, and the profits on it are quite high..."

Xie Xiaochun's face changed drastically, and he asked in panic, "You didn't really put money in it?"

Xie Xiaoxia lowered her head and said, "I recharged some, and the profit is really high..."

Before he could finish, Xie Xiaochun covered her forehead with her hands, unable to say anything. She really didn't know what to say about this silly brother.

Zhou Chen said, "Okay, no more words, Xiaochun, I think you can call the reporting hotline for your brother's matter. Report the fund website your brother mentioned. If I'm not mistaken, it's a pig-killing organization."

"Ah, report it now. We are just guessing, but we don't have any evidence."

Xie Xiaochun was a little confused. All she wanted was to prevent her brother from being cheated, and she never thought of reporting it.

Zhou Chen said: "I am just making a suggestion. You can discuss it with Mr. Xie. Although reporting it may not be very useful, people like Mr. Xie will definitely be willing to do such a good deed."

Xie Xiaochun smiled bitterly and said, "Brother, you really know him well enough."

In the end, Xie Xiaochun took Xie Xiaoxia away. It was obvious that Xie Xiaoxia’s trip to the Magic City would be aborted.

Not long after, Zhou Chen learned from Nana that after Xie Zhiyao learned about this, he immediately made a report, and then the family interrogated Xie Xiaoxia again.

It was later learned that Xie Xiaoxia had stolen the bank card he had given to his mother for safekeeping, and before he could recharge the money on the fund website, it was destroyed by Zhou Chen.

Xie Xiaochun and Aunt Baoping also brought a lot of milk fans and flower cakes to thank Zhou Chen. Aunt Baoping, in particular, was extremely grateful to Zhou Chen and kept saying that if it weren't for Zhou Chen, Xiaoxia would have been cheated of her money.

After this happened, Xie Xiaoxia suffered a great blow. She was unwilling to go out for a long time and even stopped going to the wood carving workshop.

Near noon that day, Zhou Chen suddenly received a call from an unfamiliar number. After answering the call, he found out that it was from the mobile phone shop where Xu Hongdou had repaired her phone. The call told him that the phone had been repaired and he could pick it up at any time.

So Zhou Chen found Xu Hongdou who was asking the courier to pack and send something.

After Xu Hongdou learned how to make flower cakes from Aunt Agui and Aunt Baoping, she followed them to make many more, packed them into three boxes and sent them to her parents in her hometown, her sister in Shanghai, and Chen Nanxing's parents.

"Hongdou, is the delivery ready?"

"It's done. Anything else?"

Xu Hongdou had already filled in the addresses and handed the items to the courier.

"The cell phone shop just called me and said your phone has been repaired and asked us to pick it up when we are free. Can I drive you there now?"

"It's already been fixed. Okay, I'll go there now, but I can go by myself. Don't bother you."

Zhou Chen said dissatisfiedly: "What are you talking about? This is not a big deal. I also need to go to the ancient city to buy some daily necessities. Stop talking nonsense. Change your clothes or just go."

"Okay, wait a minute, I'll go upstairs and change my clothes, right away, very quickly."

Xu Hongdou ran back to the room and didn't go downstairs until twenty minutes later. Fortunately, Zhou Chen was already accustomed to the speed at which girls go out, and he was not impatient at all.