With Xu Nuo's escort.

Chen Fang's journey naturally went without a hitch.

By the time they reached the airport, it was already somewhat dark.

Xu Nuo drove Chen Fang all the way to the private jet's boarding gate.

At this point, the plane crew was ready for takeoff.

"Convey my thanks to the old master for me."

After getting out of the car, Chen Fang turned and said.

Xu Nuo smiled.

He said, "I don't know why the old master likes you so much, but there's an indescribable charm about you."

Chen Fang gave a slight smile.

He said, "I will certainly work hard to be worthy of your affection."

After saying this.

Chen Fang turned and boarded the plane.

At the moment when Chen Fang's plane took off.

In the secret courtyard of Jianning City, East River Province.

Having learned of Chen Fang's successful departure, Hou Yuanzheng hurried to Hou Jidao's room.

Before he could speak.

Hou Jidao, who was eating, asked, "Did Chen Fang escape? Was it that old man from the Xu Family who personally stepped in?"

"Dad, how do you know everything?"

Hou Yuanzheng asked in surprise.

Hou Jidao smiled slightly.

He said, "That old man from the Xu Family does indeed favor Chen Fang, but for him to climb out of his sickbed to personally handle this matter surprises me."

"Dad, what should we do now? The Xu Family has turned on us, and even Xu Li's position as Family Head has been stripped."

Hou Yuanzheng asked.

Hou Jidao smiled faintly.

He said, "This outcome was actually within my expectations all along, but don't worry, even if the Xu Family has defected, they wouldn't dare to intervene. Great families, always so cautious, pose no threat to us. Once this matter is resolved, the Xu Family won't have much purpose for existence."

"And what about Chen Fang? Do we need to intercept him?"

Hou Yuanzheng asked.

Hou Jidao sneered contemptuously and said, "Yuanjing is our territory, and we couldn't stop him there. Do you think there's hope once he's back in East River Province? Forget it, just leave him be, pack up, and return to Yuanjing."

"Dad, with the big issue unresolved, why are you asking me to leave?"

Hou Yuanzheng asked.

Hou Jidao said, "About Yuanhui's matter, I'm sorry to you. You should go back and see him. Keep his funeral arrangements simple, try not to draw attention. What we owe him, we can repay a few days later."

"Dad, once I'm gone... no one will be around to take care of you."

"Haha, with so many servants, why would I need your care? Just go back. Once we're successful here, someone will need to coordinate things from Yuanjing. Just handle things over there properly."

"Okay, Dad, I'll listen to you."

After these words.

Hou Yuanzheng turned and left.

As his figure disappeared from the courtyard.

Hou Jidao also put down the chopsticks in his hand.

After a moment of contemplation.

He called out to the outside, "Zhang Jian, come in."

A man in his thirties hurried in.

"Leader, what's up?"

Zhang Jian asked.

Hou Jidao paused and said, "Go call Liang Ping over, the time is about right. Our plan should officially begin..."

"Okay, leader, I'll go right away."

After Zhang Jian finished speaking, he hurriedly left.

Hou Jidao turned around.

In the center of the hall, there was a statue of Buddha.

He lit three incense sticks, bowed devoutly, and then placed the incense on the altar.

He pressed his palms together, murmuring something inaudible.

After completing the ritual.

He picked up his cane and slowly walked out of the room, heading straight to the secret meeting room...

At eight in the evening.

Chen Fang landed at the airport.

Fang Mei was already waiting in the car.

Sure enough, Hou Jidao didn't choose to make a move in East River Province. It seems he wasn't particularly worried about the objectives Chen Fang achieved on this trip.

"Have there been any updates from Qionghai Province?"

As soon as he got in the car, Chen Fang asked.

Fang Mei nodded and said, "Two hours ago, Hua Limo sent a message that she's stuck with Dong Youying, currently unable to get close to the old Dong, still trying to figure out a way."

This was not good news.

The Dong Family has military connections.

Once they act, the military will be the biggest obstacle.

So with the situation regarding Dong Youying unresolved, it's left a weight on the heart.

We can only leave it to fate.

Taking a long sigh.

He said, "Let's go to Yunshan Palace."

The journey to Yuanjing was incredibly perilous, and looking back now, it was quite terrifying. The wounds still vaguely ached, and all of this was just the prelude to a storm, the real tempest hasn't started yet.

"Miss, Chen Fang is back."

At the office door, Shen Zhi informed Chen Qingyao.

Hearing this, Chen Qingyao excitedly stood up.

Seeing Chen Fang walking in slowly, she curiously asked, "Where's Lin Chen? Isn't he coming to see me?"

"Miss..."

Shen Zhi exclaimed sadly.

Chen Qingyao shivered slightly.

Looking again at Chen Fang, who was expressionless and looked badly injured, even walking unsteadily.

"Ah Fang, where's Lin Chen? Is he tired? Is that why he went to rest early?"

Chen Qingyao forced a smile and asked.

By now, Chen Fang was already in front of her.

All the way, he had been thinking about how to tell Chen Qingyao this news, but he hadn't had time to prepare.

Regardless, it must be faced.

He paused and said, with a slightly choked voice, "I'm sorry, I couldn't bring Lin Chen back."

"It's okay, it's okay. If he's captured, then he's captured. Once this matter is over, we'll find a way to rescue him, as long as he's alright."

At that moment, Chen Qingyao had started to understand something.

She just didn't want to accept it yet.

So she said that.

"What I mean is..."

Chen Fang wanted to continue.

But Chen Qingyao reached out to cover his mouth.

She said, "I see you're quite injured too. Come, sit down, I'll make you some tea, I'll make you some tea..."

After pulling Chen Fang to sit down.

Chen Qingyao began to make tea hurriedly.

Her hands kept trembling.

Either she broke a teacup or picked the wrong tea leaves. When the tea bowl slipped from her hand and shattered on the ground, the tears she had been trying to hold back finally flowed uncontrollably.

She collapsed onto the floor.

Covered her face with her hands.

The soft cries were heart-wrenching.

Shen Zhi wanted to step forward.

But was stopped by Chen Fang.

"It's okay, you go take care of your things, I can handle this."

Chen Fang said.

Shen Zhi nodded, still glanced back a few times worriedly before leaving.

Chen Fang didn't try to stop Chen Qingyao from crying, he just helped her up from the ground and pulled her into his embrace.

Who knows how long it lasted.

Only knowing that his shirt was soaked several times.

Finally, Chen Qingyao's sobs gradually subsided.

She raised her swollen eyes, looked at Chen Fang, and asked, "We will avenge him, right?"

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