The sound of footsteps was completely different from what was heard in the corridor.

Not only were they orderly, but they were also very rhythmic.

Everyone present immediately knew that it was a military presence.

Sure enough.

From behind the bushes, a line of well-equipped Armed Police Soldiers jogged out.

Then, under the command of an officer,

The Armed Police Soldiers completed the encirclement of the scene.

Whether it was the people and cars brought by Xu Li, or those on Hou Yuanzhe's side, all were included.

Just as both sides were caught off guard,

The circle opened a gap.

A stunning woman, pushing a wheelchair, slowly approached.

Everyone was stunned.

The one pushing the wheelchair was Xu Yan.

And sitting in the wheelchair, gasping and with an oxygen tube in his nose, was the legendary critically ill old Xu Mao.

Since the wedding banquet,

It's been a year since they last met.

Who would have thought that in just one year,

Old Master Xu would have withered away like this.

He not only looked much older, but also appeared completely spiritless.

Seeing this, Xu Li,

Immediately rushed up, yelling at Xu Yan, "What are you doing? The old man is like this, and you still push him out of the ward. Are you trying to kill him?"

"You... come here..."

Xu Yan did not answer.

The old man weakly beckoned Xu Li over.

Xu Li, dutifully, crouched down and shouted to Xu Mao, "Dad, are you okay?"

Slap!

In front of everyone,

Xu Mao slapped Xu Li on the face.

Though not forceful, his gaze was extremely fierce.

It left Xu Li dumbfounded.

"Dad, what are you doing?"

"Why am I... cough cough... why am I doing this? It's you... what are you trying to do? Are you trying to... destroy our Xu Family? You scoundrel, I just... just fell down for a short while, and you're already overturning the skies?"

Xu Mao spoke with all his might.

Xu Li turned to glance at Hou Yuanzhe,

and said, "Dad, I'll explain this to you slowly later. Let me take you back to the ward first."

"Get lost!"

Xu Mao shouted at him.

Then extended his hand, pointing at Hou Yuanzhe, shouting hoarsely, "You... release Chen Fang!"

"Old man, look at the state you're in now, just have some rest. Don't worry about outside matters. Minister Xu and I will handle it."

Though Xu Mao made a personal appearance,

It didn't pose much of a threat to Hou Yuanzheng.

How could someone who couldn't even speak properly be frightening?

"I'm... I'm not dead yet!"

Xu Mao roared furiously at Hou Yuanzhe.

"Hahaha..."

Hou Yuanzhe let out a loud laugh.

He said, "Old man, you're muddle-headed. Today, I must take Chen Fang away. This was allowed by your eldest son. Should I listen to him, or to you, you old undying?"

"You... you... cough, cough, cough..."

Xu Mao was so angry he started to cough loudly.

Xu Yan was so scared she gently patted his back.

"Dad, what I'm doing is right. Trust me, I'm doing this for the Xu Family."

Xu Li explained.

"You... you beast... have you forgotten my instructions? Very well... cough, cough, cough... since you stubbornly persist, I hereby declare, from today, you... Xu Li, are no longer a member of our Xu Family. All future affairs of the Xu Family will be handled by Xu Guan! This is my final wish. Everyone present can bear witness!"

Boom!

As soon as these words were spoken,

Xu Li was dumbfounded.

He wasn't politically shrewd; he got this far only with the support of the Xu Family. Cutting ties with the Xu Family meant the end of his political career.

"You all, seize Chen Fang for me!"

With Xu Mao's command,

The Armed Police Soldiers began to converge.

Pressing closer step by step, while Hou Yuanzhe's side could only retreat gradually.

He initially thought Xu Li would definitely deal with Xu Mao. Unexpectedly, for Chen Fang, Xu Mao directly expelled Xu Li, an outcome he hadn't anticipated.

"Xu Mao, don't push me!"

Hou Yuanzhe retreated while uttering threats.

Xu Mao showed no fear.

Seeing the two sides about to engage,

Even the foolish Hou Yuanzhe knew his men were no match for the Armed Police.

He could only stomp his feet and shout at his men, "Give them the person."

And so,

Chen Fang was thrown out, and was simultaneously caught by Xu Jinxue and Xu Nuo who came over to support him.

"Chen Fang, just you wait. We'll settle this score later. The Hou Family won't let you off easily."

After losing the person,

Hou Yuanzhe had no face to stay any longer.

He threw a threat,

And left with his men.

His departure,

Also provoked Xu Li to leave in a huff.

"Dad, dad... what's wrong with you?"

After everyone left,

Xu Yan suddenly shouted.

Upon checking the wheelchair again, Xu Mao had once again lapsed into a coma.

"Xiaoxue, take grandpa back to the ward first!"

Xu Yan shouted.

Xu Jinxue immediately took over the wheelchair and rushed towards the ward.

Xu Yan approached Chen Fang, seeing his bruised face, and asked, "How are you?"

Chen Fang forced a smile.

He said, "I'm not going to die."

"You've seen my dad's condition. I've helped you with all I could. I promise the Xu Family won't get involved in Xiaxiang City's matters, but they also won't help you. The outcome is still unknown, and the Xu Family needs a fallback."

Xu Yan said earnestly.

Chen Fang nodded and said, "I understand, I'm already grateful you're not getting involved."

Xu Yan glanced at Chen Fang with some heartache.

She said, "I guess you would want to return to Xiaxiang City as soon as possible. We can talk later. Xiao Nuo, arrange to send him to the airport. There's a private plane waiting."

"Okay, sis."

Xu Nuo nodded.

Chen Fang looked at Xu Yan with gratitude.

He asked, "The old man..."

"We'll take good care of the old man here. You take good care of yourself, remember. From now on, you owe our Xu Family a favor. If you're gone, you can't repay it..."

"Don't worry, I'm not dying, and I will repay this favor!"

Chen Fang gritted his teeth and said.

Xu Yan turned and left.

After walking a few meters, she raised her hand and waved to Chen Fang with the back of her hand, as a farewell.

"Let's go."

Xu Nuo said to Chen Fang.

Chen Fang nodded heavily.

He looked in the direction of Building 7.

Xu Nuo looked too, sighed, and said, "When the case is closed, I'll find a way to bring back his ashes for you..."

"Thank you..."

Chen Fang said sincerely.

"Let's go, stop dawdling, you have a lot to do."

After saying that,

The two got in the car.

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