Chen Shumíng finished speaking as quickly as possible.
A look of reverence was present on his old face.
Towards Chen Fán.
He said, "You mean the Yuán family is a pawn of the Chen clan and has already started investigating me?"
"Yes!" Chen Shumíng nodded, then continued, "If those people from the Chen clan knew you were still alive, they would do everything they could to eliminate you!"
"So, we must be on guard!"
"And the Yuán family, we must be even more wary of!"
"The girl from earlier today is the eldest daughter of the Yuán family!"
"I suspect there will be more tests to come!"
Chen Fán frowned and nodded in thought.
So that was it.
Chen Fán nodded with understanding, knowing in his heart what he needed to do next.
"Alright, I understand!"
Chen Shumíng replied, "Young master, you must be very careful!"
Chen Fán didn't continue the conversation, merely waving his hand.
Chen Shumíng, knowing his place, fell silent.
Chen Fán hadn't expected that, by some twist of fate, he would encounter an opponent again.
And this time, the opponent seemed to be no ordinary person!
This was rather interesting.
Chen Fán pondered for a moment, "Alright, I understand. You can go back now!"
"Yes, Young Master!"
Chen Shumíng chose to remain silent, holding back some words.
He left the rented room.
As for Chen Fán, he sat down, lost in thought…
To avoid alerting the enemy, Chen Shumíng had released Yuán Qīngzi.
Yuán Qīngzi, from beginning to end, had no idea what had happened, completely bewildered.
However, the events of today had instilled a sense of fear in her.
She quickly fled this place of trouble.
At her fastest speed, she returned to the capital.
In the early hours of the morning, she met the current head of the Yuán family.
Yuán Bǎoshān!
A man in his seventies, but with vigor that belied his age.
He wore a black Tang suit and exuded a powerful aura.
In his hand, he held a golden sandalwood walking stick.
Upon seeing Yuán Bǎoshān, Yuán Qīngzi’s beautiful eyes welled up with grievances. "Grandpa, I've finally seen you!"
"Wuwuwu!"
"I… I almost didn't make it back alive!"
Yuán Qīngzi hugged Yuán Bǎoshān.
Crying with distress.
Seeing this, Yuán Bǎoshān felt a pang of heartache for his granddaughter. He patted her head, "Alright, don't be afraid. With Grandpa here, no one will dare to harm you!"
"Mm…" Yuán Qīngzi nodded, though tears still lingered in her eyes.
Afterward, she recounted her experiences in Línchéng to Yuán Bǎoshān, word for word.
Upon learning that his granddaughter had been held captive, his heart filled with rage.
*Slap!*
He slammed his hand on the table.
"Wh-what? Such a thing could happen to the eldest daughter of the Yuán family?"
Yuán Qīngzi nodded softly.
Yuán Bǎoshān comforted Yuán Qīngzi again, saying gently, "Alright, don't be afraid. Grandpa will handle this matter and find the culprit!"
Yuán Qīngzi responded softly.
Then, Yuán Bǎoshān began to inquire about the information Yuán Qīngzi had gathered on Chen Fán.
Yuán Qīngzi said, "It seems that fellow is not the person we are looking for!"
Yuán Bǎoshān pondered, then added, "Nothing is absolute. Perhaps he is?"
"This…" Yuán Qīngzi was taken aback and followed up, "You mean, we should continue investigating?"
Yuán Bǎoshān nodded. "Yes, yes… This is the will of those above. We cannot refuse!"
"So, continue the investigation!"
"Also, I hope he is the person we are looking for. That would save us a lot of trouble!"
A glint of killing intent flickered in Yuán Bǎoshān's deep eyes.
"Then I'll go…" Yuán Qīngzi clenched her fist, volunteering.
"No need!" Yuán Bǎoshān smiled and shook his head. "Grandpa already has a suitable candidate!"
"Then… then alright!"