449 Sowing Discord
Ninth Master Lu returned to report and told Nighthawk sadly, “Brother, that brat doesn’t acknowledge me. I’m so angry. I gave him a generous reward, but he didn’t want it. Why do you think this child is so stubborn?”
Nighthawk smoked his cigarette and tapped the butt on the ashtray. After the ash fell, he look at Ninth Master Lu calmly.
“I’ve already investigated your son. He has had a bumpy childhood and was living under someone else’s roof, but the Li family discriminates against him in every way. He has suffered from serious depression. Under such bumpy conditions, he grew into a prominent businessman. He can be said to be a legend. If his willpower was weak, he wouldn’t have achieved such great success. Therefore, you have to be patient.”
Ninth Master Lu was shocked. Nighthawk actually investigated Huo Xiaoran privately. This made him unhappy. However, he maintained a happy smile and said slightly awkwardly, “Brother, I think we should forget about it?”
Night Eagle glanced at Ninth Master Lu. “Why? Can’t bear to drag him down?”
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Ninth Master Lu looked at Nighthawk. He knew that Nighthawk was very adept at psychology. If he didn’t care about his son at all, he would definitely suspect him. If he cared too much about his son, he would definitely be afraid that he would have second thoughts.
Therefore, after thinking for a moment, Ninth Master Lu said, “Brother, I won’t hide it from you. Initially, I quite agreed with your idea. Isn’t it good to pull him into our team and use his identity to launder money for us in the future?”
“But when I saw him today, that child looked too much like me and had a temper like mine. He was stubborn. For some reason, I fell in love with this son. Big Brother, I really can’t bear to drag him into this.”
Nighthawk smiled instead of being angry at his answer. “As a parent, it’s your nature to love your child. But don’t worry. Since he’s your son, I treat him as one of us. I won’t let him take the risk.”
Ninth Master Lu heaved a sigh of relief. “I’m much more relieved with Big Brother’s words.”
Changing the topic, Ninth Master Lu said helplessly, “That kid’s attitude towards me is very bad now. He must have suffered all these years and hates me. Big Brother, give me more time. I’ll slowly reform him.”
“Alright, no problem,” Nighthawk said.
After Ninth Master Lu left, Night Eagle made the lackey beside him stay behind and confronted him. “Tell me everything about the father and son meeting.”
“Ninth Master, they fought the moment they met. Huo Xiaoran was so angry that he even attacked Ninth Brother. However, Huo Xiaoran is really skilled. How much did Ninth Brother give in to him? Even if he didn’t, Huo Xiaoran would be enough to knock him out.”
“Huo Xiaoran has learned martial arts since he was young and is a martial arts genius. It’s not surprising.”
“By the way, Ninth Brother asked for a cup of tea. Qiao An poured him a cup of tea.”
Nighthawk was very vigilant and immediately asked, “Was the cup tampered with?”
“I checked. There was nothing done to the tea.”
Nighthawk was slightly relieved.
“Go on.”
Nighthawk tried to pull Huo Xiaoran into his demonic path. He was 100% confident in this matter. After all, everyone he took a fancy to had their fill. In the end, after those gentlemen fell into his demonic claws, they could only be controlled by him for the rest of their lives.
However, Huo Xiaoran would never be a lamb to be slaughtered. Ninth Master Lu’s arrival was no different from blowing the horn on his bumpy life. Therefore, for the sake of his wife and children, he clearly knew that he had to be cautious in the future. He had to be rational and strong enough to protect his family.
For two days in a row, he locked himself in the study and thought hard about countermeasures.
Qiao An didn’t know what he thought of, but he moved from the study to the chemistry laboratory of the Angel Group.
He had not spoken for a few days. When Qiao An saw Huo Xiaoran like this, she was very worried. She really wanted to share his burden, but Huo Xiaoran’s actions were secretive, making her unable to figure out what he was thinking. She could only worry.
On this day, she accidentally obtained a clue. Ze’en sent her a message. “Aunt, my father seems to have made a name for himself again. He wants to divorce my stepmother now.”
Qiao An’s gaze landed on the words “again.” Li Tingfeng’s company was already a shell company with few employees left. How could he prosper?
Qiao An texted Ze’en back. “Your father’s history might not be open and aboveboard. I think I have to go back and investigate him.”
Ze’en said excitedly, “Aunt, you’re thinking along the same lines as I am.”
At noon, Qiao An and Li Ze’en returned to the Li family.
In order not to alert the enemy, they deliberately bought many gifts for Old Master Li and pretended to be back to visit Old Master Li.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped through the door, she felt renewed joy.
The furniture in the house had all been changed to luxurious new mahogany furniture. The nanny and servants shuttled through the corners.
Even when Old Master Li was at his peak, the Li family was not so arrogant.
Qiao An and Li Ze’en stood at the door in a daze. When First Madam and Second Madam saw them, they immediately explained, “Qiao An, Third Brother has become rich. Look, he renovated this house. It cost tens of millions.”
Qiao An pretended to be jealous. “Aiyo, what business is Third Brother doing? The money came so quickly?”
When the mistress of the third branch saw Qiao An and Li Ze’en, her tail was almost raised to the sky.
“Why are you back?” Her tone was especially unfriendly.
Ze’en said angrily, “This is my grandfather’s house. I can come back whenever I want. What can you do?”
Her stepmother sneered. “As you can see, even a nail in the Li family’s door was contributed by my Tingfeng. You’re trying to gain a share of our money by coming back.”
Ze’en placed her hands on her hips and said angrily, “My grandfather doesn’t care about these things. This Li family’s villa is worth hundreds of millions. You moved in with furniture worth tens of millions and want to occupy the house. Why don’t you go to the mall to buy things? If you buy all their goods, the mall will be yours. Hehe, what a joke.”
Ze’en had a sharp tongue. Her stepmother was furious.
“Hubby, look at your good daughter.”
Li Tingfeng sat on the sofa and scrolled through his phone leisurely. He ignored the conflict between his wife and daughter.
Qiao An and Ze’en were surprised. These two had been husband and wife in the past. Why were they so distant now?
The Second Madam walked up to Qiao An and said softly, “On the day of Madam’s funeral, you made a fool of her. When she returned, she looked for Third Brother to ask for a divorce and said that Third Brother didn’t protect her. Their relationship collapsed as a result.”
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