Hearing how formidable Lu Fan was, Yang Shihai was quite pleased. Lu Fan's medical skills would be a great benefit to him, providing him at least with a foothold in society.
Old Mr. Han was shocked but dared not linger. When he was in the room earlier, he had completely looked down on Lu Fan, and now, why would Lu Fan pay him any mind?
After lunch, Lu Fan went to his maternal grandmother's room again. Looking at her peaceful face, Lu Fan's own expression became calm.
So many years had passed, and now being reunited with his relatives was a twist of fate for them all.
"Xiao Fan, since you've just arrived in Donghai City, why don't I take you around?" Yang Shiyun smiled. "Your father can take care of Grandma here!"
"I want to stay by my maternal grandmother's side until she wakes up!" Lu Fan chuckled. "After so many years without seeing you all, I actually feel a bit guilty deep down. After all, the destruction of the Lu family all those years ago implicated the Yang family!"
"Xiao Fan, you mustn't say such things in the future!" Yang Shihai interjected. "Whether it's the Lu family or the Yang family, we are connected as closely as broken bones are to flesh. This wasn't the Lu family's undeserved disaster either!"
"Thank you, Uncle!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, naturally understanding what Yang Shihai had said.
However, at this very moment, several cars suddenly arrived outside the Yang family's main gate, the leading one being exceptionally luxurious.
"Young Master, we've arrived at the Yang residence!"
An old man smiled and said, "Shall we go and greet them, have them come out to welcome us?"
"No need. Today we are coming to the Yang family to propose marriage. Why would we let the father-in-law personally welcome us!"
Xia Junwen waved his hand. "You all carry the gifts, and we'll go in together!"
Everyone nodded, not daring to show any slight. Xia Junwen was from the Xia family in Donghai City and held considerable prestige there. He even had a considerable reputation throughout the entire Dragon Country.
He even maintained good relations with martial artists, allowing him to thrive, essentially making him the "National Husband" of Donghai City.
Not long after, they appeared within the Yang family mansion, coincidentally crossing paths with Yang Shihai and the others.
"Xia Junwen, what are you doing here?"
Yang Shiyun was slightly surprised. Xia Junwen was her university classmate and had previously pursued her, but Yang Shiyun had not agreed. However, the Xia family's influence in Donghai City was immense, and she dared not offend him easily.
"I've come to the Yang family today specifically to propose marriage!" Xia Junwen stated. "Shiyun, you should know that I've admired you for a long time, and we were classmates. We will definitely be happy together!"
"Xia Junwen, what is the meaning of this? Didn't I tell you before? I have no interest in you!"
Yang Shiyun frowned. "How could you come to my home without my consent!"
Yang Shihai also frowned. Looking at the boxes full of gifts, he could tell that Xia Junwen was determined this time, otherwise, he wouldn't have been so meticulous.
"Uncle Yang, I am here today representing the Xia family!"
Xia Junwen said directly, "After all, the Xia family holds some status in Donghai City. I hope Uncle Yang can fulfill my wish and also fulfill the wishes of both families!"
Yang Shiyun's face turned ashen. Xia Junwen arranging things here without her consent was something she could not accept.
"Young Master Xia, you are the 'National Husband' of all of Donghai City. For someone like you, it would be an honor for any family to have you!" Yang Shihai smiled. "But my Shiyun, I'm afraid..."
"Uncle Yang, don't rush to refuse. The Yang family's achievements in Donghai City can't be separated from the Xia family. If this marriage negotiation fails, the Xia family will no longer cooperate with the Yang family!" Xia Junwen stated directly. "I hope Uncle Yang can consider this carefully!"
Yang Shihai's face instantly turned ashen. Over the years, the Yang family had cooperated closely with the Xia family, a win-win situation for both. However, he never expected Xia Junwen to use this matter to threaten him. This left him truly hesitant to offend him too much, as it would be a disaster for the Yang family.
"Xia Junwen, isn't what you're doing too much!"
Yang Shiyun frowned. "You haven't considered my feelings at all. You don't care about me at all, so why should I marry you?"
"There's nothing that Xia Junwen wants that he can't get!"
Xia Junwen said coldly. "I pursued you many times before and was rejected. Now, I can only use this method. After all, only this way can you be forced to comply!"
"Young Master Xia, in acting like this, have you obtained the old master's permission?" Yang Shihai asked directly. "This matter is of great importance and cannot be decided by Young Master Xia's words alone!"
"Utterly ridiculous!"
Xia Junwen sneered. "I am now the person in charge of the Xia family, and my grandfather controls things from behind the scenes. No matter what decision I make, he will support me. I hope Uncle Yang doesn't challenge my bottom line!"
Yang Shihai frowned, unsure what to do. He didn't want to force Yang Shiyun to do something she didn't want to do. Moreover, this matter was not trivial. If the two great families formed an alliance, the Yang family might not be absorbed, which was his greatest concern.
"Xia Junwen, just give up this idea!"
Yang Shiyun stated directly. "I will not marry you. Even if your Xia family is immensely wealthy, I won't care. Moreover, do you think I'm truly this weak by trying to force me like this?"
"Shiyun, you need to understand one thing, my feelings for you are sincere!" Xia Junwen said directly. "With the vast fortune of my Xia family, if you marry me, what will you have to worry about in the future!"
"Liking someone isn't just about saying it. I can't possibly marry you under such duress!" Yang Shiyun stated directly. "You should just give up this idea!"
"Since that's the case, don't blame me for not being polite!" Xia Junwen said with a cold smile. "There's nothing I want that I can't get. If you refuse to marry me, the Xia family will never show mercy in the future. At that time, the Yang family will certainly be forced out of Donghai City!"
"Young Master Xia, please don't be too hasty!"
Yang Shihai said with a fawning smile. "Let me persuade her first. Give us a few more days, and we will definitely give Young Master Xia a satisfactory answer!"
"Three days. If you don't agree within three days, the cooperation between the Yang and Xia families will terminate, and the Xia family will surely make the Yang family leave Donghai City!"
Xia Junwen said with a stern face. "You should know that my Xia family has the ability to do this!"
"Of course, we know!" Yang Shihai nodded. "We will give you a satisfactory answer in three days!"
"What happened?"
Lu Fan walked over, glancing at Xia Junwen with a hint of displeasure in his expression.
"It's nothing!" Yang Shiyun smiled. "You go into the room first. We'll handle these matters."
"If you need any help, Shiyun jie, please don't hesitate!"
Lu Fan said with a smile. "As long as I'm here, I won't let anyone bully you!"