In the dead of night, Kaijie came to the Wu Family Lantern Garden, scaling the back wall as he always did. Hearing movement in the courtyard, Wu Xinren knew at once that Kaijie had arrived.
Before Zixiu left Wuling Town to flee to Shanghai, there was one matter that deeply worried him, and he had repeatedly urged Kaijie to keep a close eye on Wu Xinren and the Wu Family Lantern Garden. Once in Shanghai, he would do everything in his power to prevent Wu Xinren and Mr. Chen from conducting private lantern transactions behind their backs.
Yet, given Wu Xinren's betrayal and actions in Wuling Town, there was no telling if he might betray them a second time and defect to Zhong Ziheng should he find his path with Mr. Chen blocked. With Zhong Ziheng's influence, Wu Xinren would undoubtedly reap quick rewards.
Chapter 603