<h4>Chapter 261: Chapter 261 HOPE Guidance</h4>


    Zhao Tong stood there with a cold expression on his face.


    Five years had passed, the traces of youth had faded from his face, giving him the sharp air of a young man, especially now with his cold expression, he looked even more distinct and sharp.


    He was dressed in understated, yet high-end attire, standing out with an exceptional aura.


    At that moment, with his arms crossed in front of his chest, he exuded a profound sense of distance, coldly observing the dramatic scene inside. Whether it was Zhu Xinyan crying tearfully, Su Jiao standing despondently, or Su Yukan on the hospital bed looking neither human nor ghost.


    He hadn’t originally nned toe.


    But thinking of Su Lu being here, Zhao Tong felt an unbearable irritation inside, regardless of why Su Yukan had summoned them. With Su Lu’s personality, once she arrived, there would probably be a squabble with Zhu Xinyan and her daughter.


    She had long been used to not bothering with them and probably ended up taking the brunt of it silently.


    Thinking of this made Zhao Tong feel uneasy, so he still decided toe. It was ast-minute decision, worried about beingte due to the distance, Ying Xi had driven him over.


    Ying Xi’s driving skills were akin to "moving as fast as lightning."


    Rushing over, although a bitte, he fortunately caught up.


    Zhao Tong, not knowing the exact background or consequences but just from the setting inside, Zhao Tong took a cold look and understood. With his older brother present, Su Lu definitely hadn’t suffered any losses. It seemed she hadn’t been mistreated either, so he was relieved.


    Due to histe arrival, Zhao Tong only caught that Su Lu nned to give up the property.


    And ording to Lawyer Zheng’s implication, the division of the property seemed to involve him, suggesting some rtion; otherwise, they wouldn’t have asked him toe back too.


    Zhao Tong sneered inwardly. What, thinking of redemption when death knocks at the door?


    He coldly stared at Mr. Su Yukan on the bed, "If Mr. Su truly intends to make amends, please cough up the money you swindled from my parents."


    That really was a significant sum of money.


    To be honest, the share given to Zhao Tong in the inheritance from Su Yukan couldn’tpare to what he had swindled from Zhao Tong’s parents.


    "Otherwise, don’t pretend to be kind here and act generous. I don’t need it," Zhao Tong said.


    Mr. Su’s face, already unpleasant, turned even uglier after hearing this, uttering a few indecipherable sounds, unclear in his intent.


    Zhao Tong had no interest in guessing.


    He walked in, stood next to Su Lu, nced sideways at her, then tilted his head towards the door, "Shall we go?"


    Su Lu didn’t respond but nced at Su Zhe.


    Zhao Tong said, "Bro, I’ll take Su Lu first, call us when you finish up."


    "Okay." Su Zhe nodded, "You guys go ahead, I’ll wrap things up here ande find you soon."


    Su Lu gave a fleeting nce at the trio in the hospital room, "Then, I’ll take my leave."


    She turned around.


    Su Jiao couldn’t help but watch her retreating figure, still as beautiful after five years, her soft long hair cascading down her waist, ends curled tenderly.


    Always appearing soposed at any time.


    Her courtesy and detachment were exactly the same as they were five years ago.


    Su Jiao had always thought she was putting on an act, feigning indifference.


    Now she could be sure, Su Lu had never really cared about their family.


    That’s why she was always so carefree.


    Not like herself now, trapped like a cornered beast.


    When Su Lu and Zhao Tong walked out of the hospital room, Zhao Tong asked, "How much money was he nning to give you that you just said you didn’t want it?"


    Su Lu thought for a moment, then told Zhao Tong about the inheritance that Su Yukan had offered her.


    Zhao Tong clicked his tongue, "Who are they trying to fool? Just these measly bits, not even enough to make your aunt bat an eye. If you really wanted it, your brother could easily give it to you."


    Su Lu couldn’t help but smile at him, "What do I need that for? I’m not short on money."


    She wasn’t materialistic and never had much demand for money.


    "Let’s go, let’s find Xiao Le," Su Lu said.


    The two of themwent to Cheng Youran’s office.


    As soon as they reached the hallway, they saw a tall, thin young man crouching down, ying with Zhao Xiaole.


    From this angle, one could only see the tall, thin figure crouched there, wearing jeans and a white T-shirt. The snug T-shirt outlined his sharp shoulder des, like broken wings.


    Even though Su Lu couldn’t see his face, considering that Zhao Tong had gone to find Ying Xi at the club as soon as he arrived in Feng City, she could guess whose silhouette it was.


    Just from this silhouette alone, it was undeniable; she hadn’t expected that after five years, Ying Xi still exuded an undiminished youthful aura.


    Moving closer, she could see that the cor of his T-shirt was a bitrge, allowing a glimpse of a fierce scar protruding from his neck at the back of his cor. The keloid mark was elevated, manifesting its once fierce appearance.


    And because the T-shirt was form-fitting, if one were to stare intently, one could see more of such raised scars on his back.


    Hearing footsteps, Ying Xi turned to look and then stood up.


    Upon seeing Su Lu, he was slightly startled.


    It had been a long time since he had seen her, more than five years since the ident during the training camp, after which he hadn’t seen Su Lu.


    "It’s been a long time," Ying Xi said.


    Su Lu nodded slightly, showing a smile, "It’s been a long time, indeed." She paused and then added a title, "Coach HOPE."


    After the ident at the training camp, Ying Xi had spent a long time undergoing treatment and recovery, which significantly affected his career. Originally, he was poised to be a top yer at his prime age.


    He was supposed to be the hope of many, but that ident


    had left many sighing with regret.


    After his recovery, when he re-entered the e-sports industry, he did not immediately resume as a yer but became a coach, known as Coach HOPE. Because of his experiences, his former supporters only increased, and he continued to be renowned as a coach.


    Moreover, three years ago, the team he coached, Lie Ying, won the world championship cup of that year. And a year ago, he even registered as a reserve member of the team, ready to try returning to his former position.


    Indeed, Su Lu hadn’t seen Ying Xi for over five years, but because of Zhao Tong and his good rtions with him,


    and also the poprity of the e-sports industry and Ying Xi’s poignant career, he was somewhat a semi-public figure. Anyway, his news was not hard to know.


    Ying Xi didn’t say anything but raised an eyebrow slightly, "Long time no see."