The man with phoenix eyes had no sooner finished speaking than a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, standing behind him, lightly adjusted his cuff and slowly said, "Han Rui, are you refusing to confess at this late hour because you want to anger Grandpa to death?"
The middle-aged woman beside him also glanced at him arrogantly and said, "Patriarch, you've always indulged him too much. Look at him; even now, not only does he show no remorse, but he also argues with you at every turn, completely disrespecting you as an elder or as the Patriarch of the Han family."
A young man in his early twenties nearby chimed in, "Grandpa, this isn't the first time cousin has made a mistake. Even if you forgave him last time, today he has harmed the reputation of our entire Han family. With his actions and refusal to admit guilt, if you don't punish him, what will become of the Han family's rules? What will become of your authority?"
Standing beside this man was a woman who appeared a bit younger. Dressed in a black and white gown, she was not unattractive, but her smile conveyed a sense of malice.
"Grandpa, our Han family's rules have always been strict, yet you tolerate cousin Han Rui again and again. Now he has committed such a heinous act, even causing a life to be lost. If you don't punish him, it would be too improper. In my opinion, why not expel cousin from the Han family starting today, forever barring him from acting in the name of the Han family? What do you say?"
As she finished speaking, a chorus of agreement followed.
"Family rules, family rules! Severe punishment, severe punishment!"
"Family rules, family rules! Severe punishment, severe punishment!"
"..."
The elder sitting on the high platform finally spoke, "Han Rui, I'll give you one last chance. Do you confess or not!"
Han Rui, pinned to the ground, proudly raised his head, his phoenix eyes slightly raised, a dissolute smile on his lips, "If you want to accuse someone, why worry about having a reason? I have never done anything wrong, why should I confess!"
The elder directly flung the teacup from the table beside him. The teacup hit the ground and shattered into pieces. "Guards, bring the family rules!"
As he spoke, someone stepped forward and produced a porcelain bottle.
The elder looked at the person on the ground without speaking, but his gaze remained fixed on the kneeling figure, as if to ask him one last time.
Han Rui finally struggled and looked at the two men holding him. "Let go, I'll take it myself."
The two men exchanged glances and looked at the middle-aged man who had spoken first.
The middle-aged man gave a slight nod, and the two bodyguards released their grip.
Han Rui stood up, gently moved his wrists, the crescent-shaped scar faintly visible. Looking at the porcelain bottle that had been handed to him, his smile remained unchanged. "Han family's unique secret medicine, Seven Nights Bone Erosion. I've wanted to try it for a long time."
Seven Nights Bone Erosion, once ingested, would cause one's entire body to itch and go numb, as if millions of tiny insects were gnawing at the marrow. This sensation would torment a person for seven days and seven nights, and those who couldn't bear it might even commit suicide to escape it.
Even if one survived by chance, they would be extremely weak, bedridden for at least a month.
This Seven Nights Bone Erosion was the highest family law of the Han family, striking terror into the hearts of every Han family member.
Yet, Han Rui in front of them seemed utterly unconcerned. He picked up the porcelain bottle, opened it directly, and was about to consume it.
Just then, something unexpected flew through the air, knocking the porcelain bottle from his hand. The bottle fell to the ground, and the reddish-brown liquid looked glaring.
Han Rui's devilishly charming phoenix eyes flickered slightly in surprise. He glanced down at the ground.
Beside the shattered porcelain bottle, a lollipop had also fallen...
The sudden turn of events, unforeseen by everyone, caused the elder on the high platform to look at the "family law," which the Han family held in the highest regard, now lying on the ground, and sternly exclaimed, "Who dares to be presumptuous in my Han family!"
Before he could finish, two bodyguards were thrown in, falling to the ground and unable to get up for a long time, only managing to mumble, "Patriarch, someone has broken into the Han family!"
"Our men... they've all been taken down."
This statement stunned everyone present.
It was known that the Han family was a prominent aristocratic family in Shangyang, and their main residence was naturally equipped with excellent security measures. Who could have entered so silently, and before they even reached the main hall, they were unaware of the intruder's presence.
At that moment, everyone looked towards the main entrance with shock and fear.
But the one who had arrived was... a young girl wearing a white hoodie, light blue jeans, and boots...
By her age, she looked no older than twenty, still with a lollipop in her mouth.
She walked forward slowly, perhaps due to the heaviness of her boots, or perhaps because of the profound silence around her, her footsteps echoed, clear and resonant, as if capable of shaking everyone's very souls. "I did."
As soon as she spoke, the middle-aged man who had spoken earlier stepped forward, "I thought it was someone else, just a greenhorn girl. What, Han Rui, is this little girl a debt you owe? To come to the Han family to cause trouble for you, she does have some courage. However, daring to provoke the dignity of the Han family, it seems inevitable that you'll face consequences today."
He then glanced at the two bodyguards who had been holding Han Rui.
The two bodyguards, understanding his intent, stepped forward, intending to grab Bai Xi and subdue her to receive punishment. However, before their hands could even reach Bai Xi, they were caught by two men in black tactical outfits who descended from above.
In the next second, with a swift chokehold, they were pinned against the nearby wall, completely immobilized.
The men in black tactical outfits thought to themselves: *We are not harming you; we are protecting you. If the divine Bai were to act, you would be killed or severely injured.*
The middle-aged man was stunned by what he witnessed. His earlier arrogance vanished instantly, replaced by three steps backward in silence.
The elder, seated on the high platform, observed with a hint of scrutiny.
The announcer had already reported that all Han family bodyguards were incapacitated, which meant it was true. Therefore, this woman, despite her seemingly harmless appearance, was anything but.
However, as the Patriarch of the Han family, he could not afford to lose the presence and authority befitting his position, even at the cost of his life. "Who are you? This is a matter of my Han family; what right do you have to interfere?"
Bai Xi cast a faint glance at him and said, "I didn't intend to interfere in the Han family's affairs. I just... have some personal business with him."
At her words, everyone's gaze shifted back to Han Rui.
The young man who had spoken earlier suddenly seemed to understand something. He straightened his clothes and offered a kind and sincere smile. "I presume you are also a victim of this antidepressant drug. We understand your emotional distress. Our Han family is currently handling this matter, and we will surely provide justice to the victims soon. Please believe me."
His father had pushed him this far. Yet, Grandpa had only imposed family law on Han Rui without expelling him from the family, which indicated that Grandpa still intended for him to inherit the Han family.
This woman's arrival was opportune. She would allow Grandpa to see clearly who was the most suitable person to inherit the Han family!