Recognized by My Ex After Being Reborn-Chapter 497 If you know, don’t expose it.

That night, the internet was buzzing with activity, yet no one could figure out what was really happening.

Shi Lan had helped the scoundrel this time and didn’t plan to appear in any variety shows or public events for a while. Therefore, exactly who this Mr. Shi was remained a mystery for the time being.

The lady never said the man’s last name was Shi, did she!?

Who led the direction of this rumor?

The next morning, just as Shi Lan had gotten up, Yan Shixiu, who had already left for the company, quickly returned, bringing with him someone who was unconscious.

"What happened?" Shi Lan asked at the top of the stairs.

"Huo Zhao fainted at the door," Yan Shixiu said. "Call a doctor."

"Help him to the guest room," Shi Lan instructed Yan Shixiu as she grabbed her phone.

Both husband and wife knew very well Huo Zhao’s capabilities; he was efficient and never failed. Moreover, given his skill, no one in Yancheng should have been a match for him, yet Yan Shixiu had found him by the door shortly after he had left the house.

Yan Shixiu adjusted the indoor temperature to help Huo Zhao warm up, and then carefully checked his body, finding no apparent external injuries.

Soon, the family doctor arrived and examined Huo Zhao again before he said, "It seems he was hit on the head with a heavy object, causing temporary unconsciousness, but the issue shouldn’t be serious, as the person who struck him wasn’t very strong."

The couple breathed a sigh of relief.

"To make sure he’s alright, have him sent to the hospital for a full body examination," the doctor instructed as he left.

"Let’s wait until he wakes up," Shi Lan said.

After the doctor left, Yan Shixiu also took a seat on the sofa across the large bed.

Seeing this, Shi Lan asked, "Not going to work? I can handle it here."

"I’ve already asked Xun Yinghua to reschedule the meeting. I also want to hear what Huo Zhao has to say," Yan Shixiu said assertively and indignantly.

After hearing this, Shi Lan lowered her head to suppress a laugh, then said to Yan Shixiu a moment later, "He was the one you brought in, so if he resembles you, it’s not my fault, right?"

"Cough..." Yan Shixiu coughed lightly, pretending not to be jealous.

"You see a threat in every crow that flies overhead."

"If you know, then don’t point it out," Yan Shixiu casually picked up a book from the bookshelf and pretended to read.

The lady found it extremely funny, but she had no way to deal with him.

The couple waited there, and fortunately, Huo Zhao’s physical fitness was top-notch; he woke up half an hour later.

Upon opening his eyes and seeing Shi Lan sitting by the bed, he immediately sat up alertly.

Across the bed, Yan Shixiu slowly closed the magazine and then asked, "Awake?"

Seeing Yan Shixiu, Huo Zhao calmed down and nodded.

"What exactly happened?"

"I found those people and got hold of something, but I was also discovered by them. They couldn’t beat me, but they used a little trick. They used a child to lower my guard and attacked me from behind," Huo Zhao explained. "Although they crushed my phone, I still have a miniature camera on me."

As he spoke, Huo Zhao took out the camera from his pocket.

"Did they see your face?"

Huo Zhao shook his head and replied, "I took off the mask when I was about to reach Jinlan No.1 Courtyard, fearing they might track me, so I disguised myself. But if they want to find me, it shouldn’t be hard."

"It looks like they’re professionals," Shi Lan scoffed. She was used to this kind of thing.

The couple exchanged glances, then Yan Shixiu instructed, "Let’s leave it at that; don’t get involved anymore. Stay out of sight for now and keep a lower profile. I’ll take care of the phone, and when you have time, go for a full body check-up."

"So... what do you plan to do with these people?" Huo Zhao asked.

"The rest doesn’t concern us ordinary folk," Yan Shixiu said.

But he and Shi Lan exchanged a glance, both thinking of the same person. The Shi family had often caused trouble in the past, "suspected" of causing deaths, and it was always that man who dealt with it. This man, who loathed evil, was the best choice to handle the situation.

Huo Zhao knew that he had no business left there, so he got up from the bed and put on his coat, "I need to repair my phone, there’s something extremely important inside."

"Are you sure your injury is okay?" Shi Lan asked.

Huo Zhao, accustomed to his reclusive habits, had no friends around him.

If he were to faint somewhere like earlier, he might not be so lucky next time.

Moreover, his current residence probably wasn’t safe anymore.

"It’s fine."

"I’ve been quite worried about the rascal’s safety recently, so after you repair your phone, go find him," Shi Lan said. "You cannot refuse, this is an order."

Huo Zhao didn’t say anything but eventually nodded in agreement.

But was An Yang truly in danger? His days were repetitive, either at the training room or in his apartment.

"Stop wearing a mask these days, show your face to decrease the risk. Everyone already knows you’re my bodyguard."

Fortunately, the apartments were single rooms, so there was no problem for Huo Zhao to move in.

"By the way, the rascal is a superstar of tomorrow, don’t be too indifferent towards him."

Upon hearing this, Huo Zhao furrowed his brows. Was he indifferent?

Was he like this towards everyone??

...

After Huo Zhao left, Shi Lan called the rascal.

Over the phone, the rascal’s voice was muffled, clearly still not awake at this hour.

Since they had returned late at night from a celebration, the coach had excused them from the morning class.

"Huo Zhao is coming to see you. He’s injured. Keep an eye on him during this period and don’t let him out of your sight," she said.

"Sister, who did you say?" the rascal suddenly sprang from the bed.

"Huo so-and-so, okay?"

On the other end, Yan Shixiu was also making a phone call, clearly intending to deal with the contents of this camera.

Lian Yinseng probably felt that things were going too smoothly and wanted to perform a self-destructive act.

Since he had the inclination, Yan Shixiu felt, he ought to fulfill it, especially since, after all, it was the result of Huo Zhao getting injured.

Rather than letting Lian Yinseng continuously provoke, it was better to turn the tables and give Lian Yinseng sleepless nights.

Looking for trouble, is it?

Then let’s see who can cause more trouble.

...

Originally, after this variety show stint, Shi Lan was set to fully prepare for promoting traditional culture overseas.

Lian Yinseng’s maneuvers had made the still hesitant Miss Shi of the Shi Family resolve to step onto the international podium herself.

Otherwise, Lian Yinseng might really think that the studio only had two old ladies he could bully at will.

On the other hand, Lian Qingyi had been plotting these past days to avenge her father. In her view, the Yunlian Studio was merely an old-fashioned entity that had climbed aboard a wealthy benefactor and couldn’t really make a mark.

Two old ladies, at their age, were still flaunting themselves publicly—what a disgrace.

Since they were so keen to be famous, wasn’t it?

Then she would give them a helping hand.