CHAPTER 1244: CHAPTER 244: YAN HE TAKES THE STAGE—COURTESY BEFORE FORCE (PART 5)

Fu Bai wasn’t surprised at all, "Yes."

"Don’t let her know it was me."

Fu Bai was momentarily stunned and felt it was unfair to Brother Han, doing so much yet not letting her know. What was the point? But he didn’t dare question Brother Han’s decision and could only respond, "Yes."

He had once said, whatever she liked, he would bring it to her, she may have forgotten, but he hadn’t.

He raised his hand to rub his brows, his head was starting to hurt again, "Let’s go back."

"Back to the hotel... or?"

"It’s also time to meet old friends."

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Yun Ya looked at the box in front of her with a complex expression. In the morning, she and Xingxing had seen it in the store, it was still hanging in the window back then, but it belonged to Dongfang Yi, and now, it was in front of her.

"It was sent by Madam, she said you should wear it for tomorrow’s spring opening meeting." Ah Yun looked at the dress and sighed, "It’s really beautiful. Madam is so kind to you, and when you wear it tomorrow, you’ll definitely outshine everyone."

Was it really from Aunt Zhuang? Did she know I liked this dress? Did she snatch it from Dongfang Yi’s hands?

Yun Ya wanted to ask Aunt Zhuang, but it was already late, and Aunt Zhuang had probably gone to sleep.

Forget it, I can ask tomorrow.

"Put the clothes away." Yun Ya said lightly, washed her face, and went to bed.

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Yan He’s face injuries healed but left a face full of scars, she dared not look in the mirror, staying alone in her room all day, her nerves were frazzled, and she hated the person she constantly thought about how to kill.

On this day, Counselor Xiao came visiting with his only son to discuss business with Shu Tiancheng. Counselor Xiao was one rank above Shu Tiancheng at the headquarters. Although he formerly served under Shu Tiancheng, the tides changed over thirty years. Despite Shu Tiancheng’s unease, he had to maintain a posture.

After discussing business, Counselor Xiao was invited to stay for a meal, and without hesitation, he accepted the invite.

Later, somehow, Young Master Xiao wandered into Yan He’s room and attempted misconduct. Yan He’s screams echoed throughout the villa. The group rushed up and found Young Master Xiao lying in a pool of blood, and Yan He curled up in a corner with a frightened look.

Counselor Xiao shouted and lunged, "Xiao Wei, don’t scare dad...."

Xiao Wei had a puddle of blood beneath him, his eyes almost bursting out, as Counselor Xiao yelled, "Quickly, call 120."

Shu Tiancheng was frightened and quickly told the Butler following behind, "Go, quickly."

With resentful glares, Counselor Xiao snarled at them, "You better pray my son is alright, or I won’t let you off."

Xiao Wei was an only child, passed down through generations. If his roots are lost, the Xiao Family line ends here. With the means available to him, it wouldn’t be difficult to squash the Shu Family.

Realizing the severity of the situation, Shu Tiancheng glared at Yan He, "Yan’er, what on earth happened? Explain this to me?" Despite his indulgence of Yan He, in matters of right and wrong, he was aware.

Yan He hugged her head and shook it desperately, "I don’t know... I know nothing...."

No one noticed the icy and cold glint in the eyes of the maid standing aside.

Shu Tiancheng pointed at her, "You, tell me what happened?"

The maid knelt, slightly shaken, and said, "It... it was Young Master Xiao who tried to force Miss, and she resisted. Young Master Xiao hit her, forced her... Miss, in a moment of desperation...."

The situation was now clear, Shu Tiancheng cursed in confusion, deciding to take the initiative, "Counselor Xiao, this is where Young Master Xiao was wrong first. Although Yan’er acted impulsively, it was in self-defense. Given the circumstances, she wasn’t in the wrong...."

"So, it’s my son’s fault?" Counselor Xiao looked coldly at Shu Tiancheng.

Shu Tiancheng was momentarily at a loss for words.

The unconscious Xiao Wei awoke, his fingers tightly clasping Counselor Xiao’s hand, his face twisted, pointing at Yan He from afar, "Dad... this bitch...she...."

Counselor Xiao held him and said harshly, "Xiao Wei, don’t worry, dad will avenge you."

His gaze shifted back to Shu Tiancheng, his eyes filled with hatred, "Shu Tiancheng, you all wait for me." With that said, he left the Shu house carrying Xiao Wei.

Shu Tiancheng wanted to chase after, but seeing Yan He curled in the corner, sighed and approached her, "Yan’er, tell grandpa, what really happened?"

Yan He merely shook her head desperately, retreating further, "I don’t know...."

Xiao Wei was sent in time; although he was reattached, his vitality was damaged, likely rendering him impotent for life. Furious, Counselor Xiao transferred all his anger onto Shu Tiancheng and Yan He, coercing Yan He to marry Xiao Wei, and soon forced Shu Tiancheng from his position. Shu Tiancheng was aging and his prestige waned, taking a fall he never recovered from.