653: Chapter 642: Thinking of Me So Late?
653: Chapter 642: Thinking of Me So Late?
In Jiangcheng, Huo Yuanshan paced anxiously in his study, glancing at a calligraphy painting on the wall, his thoughts drifting far away.
Ever since Ning Fan had caused chaos at the Shangguan Family’s residence, Jiangcheng had experienced a significant upheaval.
Following that day’s heavy losses, the Shangguan Family’s reputation in Jiangcheng plummeted, and now they were on the verge of losing their former hegemony.
Nowadays, anyone dares to discuss the affairs of the Shangguan Family openly.
This time, many people were openly mocking the Shangguan Family, which would have been unthinkable in the past when no one dared to offend the Shangguan Family.
But the Shangguan Family of today was no longer the illustrious family that once commanded immense respect in Jiangcheng—their influence had waned and many of their experts were seriously injured, even the Family Head Shangguan Tenglong hadn’t escaped Ning Fan’s poison hand.
There were already people plotting to challenge the Shangguan Family, and Jiangcheng was caught in waves of unrest—an impending storm was brewing.
Seeing the Shangguan Family’s misfortunes, the Huo Family grew restless, especially Huo Yuanshan as the Family Head, who was feeling anxious.
After failing to yield any results from contacting Huo Qiuran last time, Huo Yuanshan had spent the past few days worrying if Ning Fan might come knocking on their door to settle scores.
Although in reality Ning Fan had no such intention, Huo Yuanshan was unaware.
In his view, Ning Fan’s humiliating departure was caused by the Huo Family’s interference in his love life.
Once, out of concern for the family’s interests, Huo Yuanshan had wanted Huo Qiuran to marry Shangguan Yunyang, so he threatened to kill Ning Fan to separate Qiuran from Ning Fan.
Times had changed, and now Ning Fan possessed the power to throw the Shangguan Family into chaos, single-handedly.
Compared to the Shangguan Family, what was the Huo Family to account for?
Seeing the current state of the Shangguan Family, like a clay Bodhisattva struggling to cross a river barely able to save itself, Huo Yuanshan feared even more that one day Ning Fan might come after the Huo Family for trouble.
“Master, can you be disturbed now?”
Outside the study, a respectful voice arose, and Huo Yuanshan looked towards the source, recognizing his butler’s voice.
“Come in.” Huo Yuanshan sat down and placed his hand on the table, incessantly tapping his fingers, unable to calm his mind.
The butler approached the study cautiously and stood respectfully in front of the desk, reporting, “Master, there’s been movement at the Shangguan Family!”
After Ning Fan left Jiangcheng, Huo Yuanshan had instructed people to keep a close watch on the Shangguan Family’s actions.
Having suffered such a great humiliation and unable to retaliate against Ning Fan, it was inevitable the Shangguan Family might turn their wrath towards the Huo Family, so Huo Yuanshan had to be prepared.
Moreover, they had already fallen out with the Shangguan Family, so Huo Yuanshan planned to notify Qiuran to speak favorably about them to Ning Fan…
Upon hearing the butler’s words, expectation immediately filled Huo Yuanshan’s eyes, and he asked impatiently, “What happened?”
The butler, seeing that Huo Yuanshan’s mood seemed to have improved slightly, heaved a sigh of relief and then reported the Shangguan Family’s recent activities in detail.
Huo Yuanshan listened, frowning deeply at first, his worries causing the butler to sweat profusely.
Until, after pondering for a moment, Huo Yuanshan’s eyes lit up, and he waved his hand to dismiss the butler.
…
“Are you saying, Shangguan Tenglong is now severely injured, and to heal him, Shangguan Tanglong has obtained a dose of Spiritual Medicine?”
In Zhonghai City, at Huo Qiuran’s place, she stood on the balcony, gazing in the direction of Jiangcheng, her eyes shimmering with an indistinct light.
In Huo Qiuran’s ear, the voice of Huo Yuanshan through the Bluetooth earpiece kept resounding.
“My good daughter, this news is absolutely true.
It’s said that this Spiritual Medicine can repair any injury.
Shangguan Tenglong is now bedridden, and there were even rumors that he has become paralyzed.
Now this Spiritual Medicine is like a life-saving straw for them!”
Huo Yuanshan spoke with certainty, while Huo Qiuran’s eyebrows raised, detecting a different underlying meaning.
What did he mean by telling her this?
After a moment of thought, Huo Qiuran asked, “So what?”
“Er…” Huo Yuanshan’s voice suddenly grew awkward, “You can give this news to Ning Fan as a way of apologizing!”
“Ha, with this kind of news, do you really think it would make up for everything?
My dear father!”
Huo Qiuran said sarcastically.
Huo Yuanshan’s fawning voice was extremely distasteful to her.
To resolve the conflict between Ning Fan and the Huo Family, Huo Yuanshan was going to extreme lengths.
“Of course, it’s not enough, but you also know how difficult our situation is right now.
I really don’t have anything better to offer!”
Huo Yuanshan spoke the truth; he wouldn’t have been so eager to “sell his daughter” if the Huo Family weren’t in such an embarrassing predicament.
Even so, Huo Qiuran remained unimpressed and unceremoniously questioned, “What are you really trying to say?”
“Since you’re with Ning Fan, we’re naturally family now.
If Shangguan Tenglong recovers, he will definitely seek revenge on Ning Fan.
I’m just giving you a heads up!”
Huo Yuanshan said, putting on a thick face, while Huo Qiuran simply snorted.
How could she not see through Huo Yuanshan’s ulterior motives?
After the marriage alliance with the Shangguan Family fell through, the Huo Family had also offended them, eliminating any chance of reconciliation, and the Shangguan Family would definitely not let the Huo Family off the hook.
For the Huo Family at this point, the most suitable choice was indeed Ning Fan, who could confront the Shangguan Family on his own.
It was only the past mistakes that Huo Yuanshan now deeply regretted.
He had to pin his hopes on Huo Qiuran, wishing she still cherished the past since she was his daughter, after all.
With a sense of resignation, Huo Qiuran shook her head and hung up after a few terse words.
She didn’t explicitly say whether she would tell Ning Fan about the matter.
After ending the call, Huo Qiuran walked into her room, lay on the bed, and after a long consideration, she decided to tell Ning Fan.
The reason she chose to tell Ning Fan might partly be due to a softening of her heart, but more importantly, Huo Qiuran felt it was necessary to warn Ning Fan, as one could not be complacent about the Shangguan Family.
“Calling me so late, do you miss me?”
Ning Fan’s voice made the corners of Huo Qiuran’s mouth unconsciously curl into a faint smile.
“I do miss you, but that’s not why I called you.
My dad contacted me again…”
Towards the end, a hint of helplessness flashed in Huo Qiuran’s eyes.
“What did he say this time?”
Ning Fan asked with some curiosity.
They say people need face as trees need bark, yet her father-in-law in name seemed to have an exceptionally thick skin.
After a moment’s thought, Huo Qiuran told Ning Fan everything that Huo Yuanshan had said.