Han Yunhai, holding fine wine and about to take a few sips, put down his cup as soon as he saw the visitor.
"Mr. Lu, why have you come?"
"Go and investigate the Lu family's affairs from eighteen years ago. The more detailed, the better!" Lu Fan stated directly, "This matter is of great importance!"
"The Lu family from eighteen years ago?" Han Yunhai was slightly taken aback before quickly nodding, "I'll have someone investigate immediately!"
Lu Fan nodded, his expression turning somewhat cold.
Han Yunhai was greatly intimidated. He had never seen Ye Tian with such an intense gaze.
"By the way, how is the matter with the Yang family progressing?" Lu Fan turned and asked.
"The Yang family is almost bankrupt, with no room for recovery," Han Yunhai said quickly. "Everything was under Mr. Lu's control, and the Azure Dragon Gate did not interfere."
"That's good!" Lu Fan nodded. "The Yang family deserves this outcome."
Han Yunhai quickly nodded, not daring to show any disrespect.
After clarifying matters, Lu Fan was about to leave. After only a few steps, he saw a graceful figure at the end of the road, her gaze fixed on 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 consider this moment?"
Yang Jiaqi's face was like pouring rain. He now understood the wickedness of his past actions, but it was irreversible. 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 then, but what happened, happened," Yang Jiaqi said earnestly.
Lu Fan said no more, turning to leave. He was unwilling to engage in further conversation with Yang Jiaqi. In Lu Fan's view, Yang Jiaqi had never considered himself at fault from beginning to end.
Perhaps from his perspective, he was indeed not wrong, but Lu Fan vividly remembered the broken engagement and would not easily compromise.
Watching Lu Fan's retreating back, Yang Jiaqi was filled with mixed emotions, his heart in turmoil. He could not accept that Lu Fan was Lord Lu, nor could he accept lowering himself to Lu Fan.
That was why his conversation with Lu Fan earlier had been so nonchalant.
However, at this point, if he insisted on his ways, he would only anger Lu Fan, and then the entire Yang family would be ruined.
*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 directly. Yang Jiaqi's actions were merely to protect the Yang family, and Lu Fan would never be soft-hearted.
After Lu Fan left, Little White Dragon approached Yang Jiaqi, hands crossed over his chest, and sneered, "If you knew this would happen today, why act that way back then?"
Yang Jiaqi felt like crying but had no tears. The Yang family's current predicament was all his fault. If he had possessed foresight, the Yang family could have become a first-rate family in the entire Jiangnan region and prospered, but alas, he had missed that opportunity.
Meanwhile, at the Tianfu Courtyard, Lin Ke was helping Granny Guihua in the kitchen when she saw many luxury cars arrive outside the courtyard. A middle-aged man alighted from one of the cars.
"Miss lives here?"
Lin Aotian, a cigar in his mouth, looked towards the Tianfu Courtyard.
"Yes, she lives in this Tianfu Courtyard!"
Uncle Wu nodded. "I came here personally last time but failed to bring Miss away. It was my dereliction of duty."
"It's not your fault; it's me, her father, who wasn't good enough," Lin Aotian waved his hand, his eyes slightly tearful. His health had not been good in recent years, and he could not travel far. If it weren't for Lin Ke, he would not have come to Jiangnan.
When Lin Ke was swapped out years ago, he was heartbroken and had mobilized considerable manpower, but all to no avail in finding Lin Ke. If not for a fortunate coincidence, 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, Lin Ke following closely, her eyes a little evasive. She could tell that these people were from the Lin family.
"Old woman, do you remember us?" Uncle Wu stepped forward with a smile. "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 your care all these years. If it weren't for you, I don't know if Little Ke would have survived!"
"Don't say that. It's good that you found her," Granny Guihua's eyes welled up with tears. She pulled Lin Aotian and walked into the courtyard.
Inside the courtyard, 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 if she should go.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Lin Aotian looked at Lin Ke, and Lin Ke also looked in his direction. A strange sense of familiarity arose, making her blush involuntarily. Sudan Novel Network.
"Little Ke, I am your father!" Lin Aotian walked a few steps and came before Lin Ke, his body unsteady, almost falling.
"I..." Lin Ke was stunned for a moment before nodding. "I know!"
"The reason I didn't come before was that I was busy and couldn't get away. Please don't be angry," Lin Aotian coughed lightly. "If no one is there to manage the vast Lin family, it will eventually perish."
"I know!" Lin Ke nodded. "But I don't want to hear that. After so many years, I never had a father! I never even fantasized about one."
Lin Aotian stood still, feeling a chill down his spine and a wave of helplessness.
"Miss, please don't say that. When you were lost back then, the family head searched for you desperately and almost got into a car accident," Uncle Wu said. "I witnessed all of this firsthand."
"Uncle Wu, you don't need to say more. Regardless of anything, I bear an undeniable responsibility for this matter," Lin Aotian waved his hand and looked at Lin Ke. "Seeing that you are doing 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 brought the gifts to Granny Guihua. "Elder, thank you for your care over the 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 cloudy.
"Elder, this is what you deserve," Uncle Wu said with a smile. "Please accept it! This way, our family head will feel better."
Granny Guihua nodded and couldn't say more.
However, just then, Lu Fan walked in from outside. Seeing the people in the living room, he was a little confused.
Upon seeing Lu Fan, Lin Aotian began to size him up and nodded with satisfaction. "He is indeed a fine young man. I can rest assured leaving Little Ke in your care."
Lin Ke's face flushed, and she glanced at Lu Fan.