Han Yunhai, holding a cup of fine wine and about to take a few sips, quickly put it down upon seeing the approaching guest.
"Mr. Lu, why have you come?"
"Go and investigate the matters of the Lu family eighteen years ago. The more detailed, the better!" Lu Fan said directly, "This matter is of great importance!"
"The Lu family from eighteen years ago?" Han Yunhai was slightly stunned, then quickly nodded, "I'll have someone investigate immediately!"
Lu Fan nodded, his expression slightly cold.
Han Yunhai was quite startled, as he had never seen Ye Tian with such eyes.
"By the way, how are the matters of the Yang family progressing?" Lu Fan turned and asked.
"The Yang family is almost bankrupt, with no chance of recovery," Han Yunhai said repeatedly. "All of this was under Mr. Lu's control. The Azure Dragon Gate did not interfere."
"That's good!" Lu Fan nodded. "This is the fate the Yang family deserves."
Han Yunhai quickly nodded, not daring to show any disrespect.
After clarifying matters, Lu Fan was about to leave. But after only a few steps, he saw a graceful figure at the end of the road, gazing intently at him.
"I never imagined you would be Lord Lu!" Yang Jiaqi exclaimed. "I've come to beg you, hoping you'll spare the Yang family."
"Spare the Yang family?" Lu Fan smiled. "When you tore up the marriage contract and humiliated me that day, did you ever think of today?"
Yang Jiaqi's face was like rain. He already knew his past misdeeds, but there was no going back. No matter how much he regretted it, Lu Fan would not forgive him.
"I know you won't forgive me, and I know I was wrong at the time, but what happened has happened," Yang Jiaqi said seriously.
Lu Fan said nothing more and turned to leave, unwilling to engage in further conversation with Yang Jiaqi. In Lu Fan's opinion, Yang Jiaqi had never considered himself wrong from beginning to end.
Perhaps from his perspective, he had indeed made no mistakes, but Lu Fan still remembered the incident of breaking off the engagement and would not easily compromise.
Gazing at Lu Fan's retreating back, Yang Jiaqi was filled with mixed emotions and internal conflict. He could not accept that Lu Fan was Lord Lu, nor could he accept lowering himself to Lu Fan.
Therefore, his conversation with Lu Fan earlier was still so indifferent.
However, at this point, if he remained stubborn, he would only anger Lu Fan, and then the entire Yang family would be finished.
*Plop...*
A sound was heard, and Yang Jiaqi suddenly knelt down. "Please, spare the Yang family!"
Lu Fan paid no attention and continued to walk away. Yang Jiaqi's actions were merely to protect the Yang family, and Lu Fan would never be soft-hearted.
After Lu Fan left, Xiao Bailong came before Yang Jiaqi, crossed his arms, and sneered, "If you knew this would happen today, why did you do it back then?"
Yang Jiaqi was on the verge of tears. The Yang family's current situation was all his fault. If he had possessed foresight, the Yang family could have become a first-class family in the entire Jiangnan region and embarked on a path to glory. Unfortunately, he had missed the opportunity.
Meanwhile, at the Tianfu Villa, Lin Ke was helping Granny Guihua in the kitchen when she saw many luxury cars arriving outside the villa. A middle-aged man got out of one of the cars.
"Miss lives here?"
Lin Aotian, with a cigar in his mouth, looked towards the Tianfu Villa.
"That's right, she lives in this Tianfu Villa!"
Uncle Wu nodded. "I came personally last time but failed to bring the young lady away. It was my dereliction of duty."
"It's not your fault; it's that I, as a father, haven't been good enough," Lin Aotian waved his hand, his eyes slightly teary. His health had not been good in recent years, and he could not travel far. If it weren't for Lin Ke, he wouldn't have come to Jiangnan.
When Lin Ke was swapped as a baby, he was heartbroken and mobilized many people, but they could not find Lin Ke. If it weren't for a stroke of luck, he would never have known that his biological daughter had ended up in Jiangnan.
"Why are there so many cars outside?" Granny Guihua walked out with a smile, followed by Lin Ke, whose eyes were somewhat evasive. How could she not tell that these people were from the Lin family?
"Old woman, do you remember us?" Uncle Wu stepped forward and smiled. "I am from the Lin family."
"So you are Lin Ke's family!" Granny Guihua quickly smiled. "Please come in, please come in!"
"Elder, I am Lin Ke's father," Lin Aotian walked over. "Thank you for taking care of her all these years. If it weren't for you, I don't know if Xiao Ke would have survived!"
"Don't say that. It's good that you found her." Granny Guihua's eyes welled up with tears, and she pulled Lin Aotian into the villa.
Inside the villa, Lin Ke's expression was slightly dazed. She didn't know why, but she didn't want to leave this place. However, with the Lin family arriving, she didn't know whether she should go out.
As soon as Lin Aotian entered the villa, he looked at Lin Ke, and Lin Ke also looked towards him. A sense of unfamiliar familiarity arose, making her blush involuntarily. Su Dan Novel Network
"Xiao Ke, I am your father!" Lin Aotian took a few steps and came before Lin Ke, his body staggering, almost falling.
"I..." Lin Ke was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "I know!"
"The reason I didn't come earlier was that I was busy and couldn't get away. Please don't be angry," Lin Aotian coughed a few times. "The vast Lin family, if no one is there to control it, will likely perish in the end."
"I know!" Lin Ke nodded. "But I don't want to hear that. After so many years, I've never had a so-called father! I've never even fantasized about it."
Lin Aotian stood still, feeling a chill down his spine and a sense of helplessness.
"Miss, please don't say that. When the young lady was lost, the family head searched for her diligently, almost getting into a car accident," Uncle Wu said. "I witnessed all of this."
"Uncle Wu, you don't need to say more. Regardless of anything, I have an undeniable responsibility in this matter," Lin Aotian waved his hand and looked at Lin Ke. "Seeing that you are living well is enough for me. Whether you are willing to return to the Lin family or not, I will not force you!"
After speaking, Lin Aotian took the gifts and went to Granny Guihua. "Elder, thank you for taking care of me all these years. This is a small token of my appreciation, and I will visit you often in the future."
"These things are too valuable, you mustn't!"
Granny Guihua said quickly, her eyes becoming more clouded.
"Elder, this is what you deserve," Uncle Wu said with a smile. "Please accept it! This way, our family head will feel a little better."
Granny Guihua nodded, not knowing what else to say.
However, at this moment, Lu Fan walked in from outside. Looking at the people in the living room, he was confused.
When Lin Aotian saw Lu Fan, he began to size him up and nodded with satisfaction. "He is indeed a fine young man. I can rest assured leaving Xiao Ke to you."
Lin Ke's face turned red, and she glanced at Lu Fan.