In the rehabilitation center.

Chen Fang had already packed up.

The two were hastily preparing to leave.

Just then, footsteps echoed in the corridor.

Hearing this, Chen Fang's face tensed, and he said to Xu Jinxue, "You should go. We're a step too late."

Even now, Xu Jinxue still couldn't believe the people from the Hou Family would dare to act recklessly in the rehabilitation center.

She opened the door, indignant.

Her expression froze the instant she saw him.

At the door, stood a middle-aged man, none other than Hou Jidao's second son, Hou Yuanzhe, the second in line of the Hou Family.

He wore an administrative jacket, a look of anger on his face, exuding a fierce aura as if he could swallow someone whole.

Behind him,

were three or four men in black suits.

In addition, there were five or six police officers.

Judging by the display, it was clear they were here to arrest Chen Fang.

Xu Jinxue took a few steps back.

She wanted to close the door, but how could Hou Yuanzhe allow that?

One of his men blocked the door.

Xu Jinxue found herself powerless.

Chen Fang called out, "Jinxue, let them in."

Xu Jinxue glanced back, a look of resignation on her face, and relinquished the door.

Hou Yuanzhe entered the room.

Looking at Chen Fang seated on a chair, he sneered, "You're quite at ease, aren't you?"

Chen Fang slowly stood up.

He laughed, "What else should I be doing?"

"You should be like my nephew, lying in a cold morgue."

Hou Yuanzhe gritted his teeth.

Chen Fang shrugged, "Unfortunately, it wasn't me who caused Young Master Hou's death, it was your Hou Family. The one who called him over should be in the morgue, not me."

"Heh, sharp words won't save you, take him away!"

Clearly,

Hou Yuanzhe didn't want to waste words with Chen Fang.

With a wave of his hand,

the police officers who had come in with him approached.

Seeing this, Xu Jinxue quickly stood in front of Chen Fang, her face flushed with anger, "You can't arrest him! If you must arrest someone, take me first."

With a lady of the Xu Family stepping in,

the police officers didn't dare act rashly.

Hou Yuanzhe, however, was not one to indulge her.

He stepped right up to Xu Jinxue, gripping her shoulder forcefully and pulling her aside.

Pointing a finger at her face, he angrily said, "Xu Family members should best not meddle. Otherwise, I'll arrest you too."

"Is that so? Hou Family members are just that arrogant, aren't they?"

The words had just fallen when

a mocking voice came from the doorway.

Everyone turned toward the sound.

They saw the fourth lady of the Xu Family, Xu Nuo, suddenly appear.

Seeing her disheveled hair, it was clear she had rushed over.

She exchanged a glance with Chen Fang.

Calmly, she walked in.

"Aunt!"

Seeing Xu Nuo,

Xu Jinxue called out and ran to her side.

Xu Nuo put an arm around her shoulder.

Looking at Hou Yuanzhe, she said, "Minister Hou, you're quite bold. No matter how powerful the Hou Family is, you're not at the point of bullying our Xu Family, right?"

"Xu Nuo, I advise you not to meddle,"

Hou Yuanzhe said angrily.

Xu Nuo's gaze sharpened.

Annoyed, she said, "I will meddle in this! Chen Fang is a guest of our Xu Family. Touching him is tantamount to touching our Xu Family. Is it just because the Hou Family has people, our Xu Family doesn't?"

As soon as she spoke,

the sound of footsteps echoed in the corridor again.

Hou Yuanzhe looked over.

In the corridor, there were now seven or eight more men in black suits brought by Xu Nuo.

It truly was a scene of heavyweights clashing.

People from both sides quickly faced off.

Both sides were equally matched, even if Hou Yuanzhe wanted to make a move, it seemed he wouldn't gain much from it.

"Xu Nuo, doing this, you will regret it!"

Hou Yuanzhe, nearly exploding with anger, threatened Xu Nuo.

Xu Nuo sneered, "Whether I regret it or not is none of your business. Either leave obediently now, or let things escalate. Let's see who fears whom?"

Just as Hou Yuanzhe was at a loss,

one of his men whispered something in his ear.

Hou Yuanzhe smiled.

Looking at Xu Nuo again, his eyes relaxed.

Muttering, he said, "Xu Nuo, oh Xu Nuo, you can't protect Chen Fang today."

"Even if I can't protect him, I will—"

Before she could finish her sentence,

Xu Nuo froze.

Because another middle-aged man appeared at the door. It was none other than Xu Li, the current spokesperson of the Xu Family.

Since Xu Mao's serious illness,

Xu Li had been handling the Xu Family's affairs.

Thus, the sudden appearance of her brother greatly surprised Xu Nuo.

"Dad..."

Seeing Xu Li, Xu Jinxue called out, puzzled.

But Xu Li seemed not to hear, turning to the Xu Family members Xu Nuo had brought, he scolded, "What are you doing? Rebelling? Get out!"

With the acting Family Head's command,

the people Xu Nuo brought didn't dare linger.

Each of them looked dejected.

At this,

Xu Nuo quickly shouted, "Brother, what are you doing?"

"What am I doing? What are you doing? Are you trying to push our Xu Family into an abyss? Father is still gravely ill, and you women are already rebelling? All of you go back, no one leaves home without my order."

Xu Li shouted.

"I'm not leaving, I want to stay with Aunt!"

Xu Jinxue shouted.

Xu Nuo looked unafraid,

painfully said, "Brother, have you become a dog of the Hou Family? Do whatever they tell you? Didn't father ask us to protect Chen Fang no matter what? Or have you forgotten what he's done for our Xu Family?"

"Times have changed. Whatever you want to say, I will explain when we get back. Now come with me!"

Xu Li tried to pull Xu Nuo away.

Of course, Xu Nuo was unwilling.

Xu Li also became a bit angry.

He shouted to the hesitant men outside, "Why are you standing there? Bring the Fourth Young Lady and Jinxue back, do you hear me?"

The Family Head had given an order, none dared to disobey.

Those people came in, surrounding Xu Nuo and Xu Jinxue. Under their forceful drag, they were pulled out of the room.

As they were leaving,

Xu Li glanced at Chen Fang.

That look was complex.

One couldn't tell what it really concealed.

The chaos was so easily resolved.

In Yuanjing, the Hou Family's power was still formidable enough.

Hou Yuanzhe looked at Chen Fang and sneered, "Chen Fang, convinced now? Is there anyone who can save you now? Take him away!"

Issuing the order again.

This time,

Chen Fang had no choice but to submit.

Under the escort of several Hou Family members, Chen Fang was taken out of the rehabilitation center.

In the courtyard,

Xu Nuo and Xu Jinxue were forcibly put into a car. They watched as Chen Fang was being taken out by Hou Yuanzhe, wanting to help but not knowing how.

The cars waiting downstairs with open doors belonged to the Hou Family.

Seeing that Chen Fang was about to be stuffed into a car,

at that moment,

there came a synchronized and powerful sound of footsteps from behind the bushes…

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