chapter 37 Chloe Song asks for help ===

After the Dragon Group members left, just as suddenly as they had arrived, without any signs or anyone knowing what they had discovered, Alexander Xu's name finally reached the ears of some higher-ups. They left, and Samuel Li was puzzled. An order had come from above to stop investigating those cases. Just a few days ago, the upper echelons had been furiously demanding a thorough investigation, and now they suddenly instructed to stop. Originally, Samuel had prepared himself to be sidelined, but now it seemed his inexplicably acquired position was secure. What was going on? There were no reports of arrests, yet such major cases were suddenly dropped. He couldn't fathom the thoughts of those above. Though baffled, he was also secretly overjoyed. This was a real leap in his career! He had thought it would take at least seven or eight years to reach this position. It seemed as though his ancestors were blessing him! In Tianhai, where undercurrents surged, an unexplained calm had returned, leaving the city's upper echelons bewildered. Alexander was happy to see this turn of events. He took the opportunity to have Brandon and his men uproot the remaining forces of the Li Family, considering it a training exercise. Several days had passed since the memorial services for Andrew Yang and Jeremy He, and there was still no news of Amelia He. However, Hannah, after this period, finally seemed to recover from her sorrow, her face regaining its usual smile. Besides occasionally staring blankly at the balcony at night, she seemed almost back to her old self, perhaps even more charmingly beautiful. Of course, this might have been just Alexander's own perception, haunted as he was by an unforgettable image. That evening, the Xu family was enjoying a harmonious dinner, filled with laughter ever since Evelyn moved in. The butler reported that a guest had arrived – a special guest, one that Alexander and the rest of the family had never expected to visit their home. Alexander looked at the woman jumping out of a red BMW in surprise and asked, "Chloe Song, what brings you to the Xu family?" Chloe, as usual, did not give this playboy any good looks. She resisted the urge to throw her high heels at his annoying face and said, "I need your help!" Chloe really didn't want to come to the Xu family. If not for this matter, even if Alexander knelt before her, she wouldn't have come. Her mind flashed back to the conversation with her father. "If you really don't want to marry Harrison Han, there might be someone who can help you!" "Who?" "Alexander Xu!" It was then she found out that this man, who nearly ruined her reputation, had casually spoken a few words to her grandfather, prompting him to immediately demand her overly protective father to release Alexander and even apologize to Alexander! Apologize to a man who nearly tarnished his granddaughter's reputation! And this shameless man had the audacity to take away her father's prized tea leaves on his way out... Though she didn't know how Alexander knew her grandfather, the intelligent Chloe realized that if it was as her father said, Alexander might indeed be able to help her. To avoid a marriage arranged by her family, she chose to seek help from the Xu family, despite her reluctance. Who would have thought she wouldn't want to marry that man named Harrison Han? Hearing Chloe's words, the Xu family looked at her, puzzled, and Alexander asked curiously, "You don't seem drunk. Are you sure you're in the right place? You're Chloe Song, the granddaughter of Master Song. I'm just a wastrel living off my family's wealth. How can I help you?" "I don't want to marry Harrison Han! Please speak to my grandfather for me!" Chloe tried to appear humble, but her tone sounded more like a command than a plea. William Xu couldn't help but spit out the tea he had just sipped, a look of regret on his face. It was such good tea, and now it was wasted! "Chloe, you didn't really drink, did you?" William's incredulous expression replaced his regret. From Chloe's words, it sounded as if his son could command Master Song of the capital! The thought barely crossed his mind before William shook his head. How could that be possible? Even if his son could barely speak a few words in front of Master Song, that would already be a blessing! "I'm very sober," Chloe said firmly, looking expectantly at Alexander Xu for a response. Watching Chloe Song's expression, Alexander smirked and said, "Chloe Song, Miss Song, you're really overestimating me! If Master Song would listen to me, then I wouldn't be sitting here now! Go back, I really can't help you..." He had guessed that it was probably Daniel Song who had told Chloe about his previous call to Master Song. Chloe didn't want to accept the arranged marriage within her family, so she desperately sought his help. As the saying goes, 'no one visits a temple without a cause', and this seemed to be the case with Chloe Song. "Are you taking revenge on me?" Chloe's face showed a hint of bitterness as she said, "Your call before made my grandfather order your release, and now you say you can't help me? If you're still angry about what happened before, I can apologize to you!" Her words left the Xu family momentarily stunned. Did this young man have such influence? Master Song is a national elder, and according to Chloe, this young man seemed to have a connection with Master Song. This seemed unbelievable! Hannah asked curiously, "Wasn't it you who pleaded for him before?" Chloe gave a bitter smile and said, "With the influence of Alexander Xu, why would he need me to plead for him?" Seeing Chloe's expression, Alexander pursed his lips and thought of teasing her. He leaned back and watched her with a smile, saying, "Miss Song, since you've come to ask for my help, could you please drop that arrogant attitude?" He was really annoyed. If you're asking for help, then show some humility. Since you're asking, lower your pride and posture! He had never seen someone ask for help like her, acting as if he owed her something. "What do you want for you to help me?" Chloe suppressed her anger, lowering her stance as much as she could. It was her first time asking someone for help, and it had to be someone she detested. She never imagined she would be in this position. Is this karma? Chloe wondered. Alexander Xu thought for a moment, then smiled, "Well, I don't think I've ever seen you smile. How about you smile for me..." For someone as proud as Chloe, he thought it was necessary to bring her down to earth. "Alexander!" Hannah chided him, "If you can really help Chloe, then help her! Don't let her marry someone she doesn't love!" As a woman, Hannah understood Chloe's pain. Although she didn't know how much Alexander could help, she still spoke out in persuasion. Alright, since his cousin had spoken, Alexander didn't feel like teasing Chloe anymore. He straightened up and said seriously, "Chloe, I really can't help you! Let me explain. I do know someone, and he told me that if I ever faced trouble, I should call your grandfather for help, because your grandfather owed him a promise. He saved your grandfather's life once, so your grandfather promised to help him with anything, as long as it didn't harm the country. Unfortunately, I've already used that promise to save myself..." "Thud..." Chloe's handbag fell to the ground, making a dull sound. Was this really karma?! If she had called earlier to plead on his behalf, he wouldn't have used that precious promise, and it could have been used to help her now. A tear silently slid down her cheek, a true realization of the saying "You reap what you sow." A moment's hesitation had led to her current predicament. Retribution came too swiftly! "Do you still know that person? Can you ask him to help me?" Chloe still held out hope, asking the question. In her view, since that person was her grandfather's savior, if he spoke on her behalf, her grandfather would likely not ignore the request of his lifesaver. Then she could completely escape the arranged marriage. Alexander shook his head and smiled bitterly, seeing that Chloe was really desperate and beginning to imagine things. He could indeed speak on Chloe's behalf in front of Master Song, but why should he? What did Chloe's marriage to someone else have to do with him? Given Chloe's attitude, he would not likely help her. "I'm sorry, Chloe, but I really can't help you," Alexander said helplessly. "Let me put it this way: the person I knew has already died. The promise and everything I mentioned was something he told me before he died." Yes, Azure Dragon was indeed dead. In this world, there was only a man named Alexander Xu. Continuing, Alexander Xu said, "You all must be curious how I suddenly learned martial arts, right? It was all taught by that person. Originally, he asked me not to reveal these things to anyone. Now that I've told you, please don't mention it to others..." It was a good opportunity to clear up their doubts, preventing them from guessing wildly. "Wait, Alexander, how could you, a constant playboy, know such a person?" William was still somewhat incredulous, and the others showed similar questions on their faces. Only little Evelyn looked on curiously. She couldn't help but think: The world of adults is so complicated!