“What should we do now? I already promised that young man…”
Hua Nanhu, standing beside him, suddenly reacted. He remembered that the person Yu Xu mentioned who guided the intruder was Qing Lin, Old Master Qing’s beloved granddaughter!
If that was the case, then the young man Old Master Qing was referring to must be…
With that thought, Hua Nanhu quickly asked Old Master Qing for confirmation, "Old Master Qing, are you talking about two outsiders?"
"Hmm? You've seen them too? Oh, no, if I recall correctly, you're in charge of security now. You were the one who ordered a search for them."
Hua Nanhu nodded, but then reminded Yang Dongtian, "Brother Yang, you should listen to Old Master Qing on this."
Yang Dongtian felt somewhat bewildered and annoyed. What was going on today, everyone was interfering with his family matters! If it were in the past, he would have already lost his temper!
Even so, Yang Dongtian’s expression was extremely displeased.
"If you have so much free time, you should focus on how to handle this matter at headquarters. My family affairs do not require your concern."
Hua Nanhu suddenly chuckled.
"Brother Yang, don't blame me for being wordy, I'm doing this for your own good."
Hua Nanhu had initially just come to watch the commotion, but with Old Master Qing present, it would be impolite to stay silent.
"You know that brat Yu Xu, right? Just now, he was subdued and ran off to go into seclusion."
This information shocked not only Yang Dongtian but also Old Master Qing.
"You mean that brat Yu Xu went to find trouble with them and got beaten into submission?"
Hua Nanhu nodded and stated directly, "I came here knowing your precious granddaughter had brought them over, and I wanted to join the fun."
Yang Dongtian's brow furrowed deeply. "Are you telling the truth? Such a master is also coming for my family matter?"
Hua Nanhu hadn't been sure what the matter was before, but after hearing Old Master Qing's words, the answer was clear. It was about that young girl.
However, Old Master Qing suddenly interjected, "That brat Yu Xu relies on that formidable aura, which is fine against some novices. Aren't all seasoned veterans forged in the crucible of war? His physical techniques are merely above average."
This remark gave Yang Dongtian some confidence, and he secretly nodded.
Hua Nanhu couldn't refute it either; he could only trade blows with Yu Xu because of this. Before becoming an elder of the Martial Arts Association, Hua Nanhu had served as a mercenary abroad, accustomed to life and death, and carried a considerable aura himself. He had a natural resistance to Yu Xu's aura.
However.
"I certainly can't achieve that level."
Old Master Qing and Yang Dongtian's expressions slightly stiffened. Needless to say, even they wouldn't have the confidence to subdue Yu Xu. Of course, losing was out of the question, as they were all seasoned individuals.
Yet, Yang Dongtian still didn't take the matter to heart.
"Talking more is useless. We'll know once we meet."
Yang Dongtian curled his lips into a cold smile. He had always been the one to cause trouble for others; today, someone was openly seeking him out, which, he had to admit, piqued his interest.
Seeing this, Hua Nanhu realized that further persuasion was futile. He would simply enjoy the show and the excitement.
Beside them, Old Master Qing walked over and sat down next to Hua Nanhu, lost in thought.
Hua Nanhu asked with some surprise, "Old Master Qing, you're not usually one to seek out excitement. What's changed today?"
Old Master Qing rolled his eyes and said, "What, do you think I'm old and should just retire? How about we have a fight?"
"Oh, please don't. If I injured you, the people from your Tai Chi Association would drown me with their spit!"
"Little Li Zi, it seems you've grown wings."
Hua Nanhu chuckled, "Just kidding, just kidding, Old Master Qing. Even if you gave me ten more courage, I wouldn't dare to fight you. It's better to fear the old than the strong. If I win against you, it's not glorious; if I lose, I lose face. Please don't make things difficult for me."
"Hmph."
Old Master Qing's expression slightly improved. However, he also knew that he was indeed getting old. He could still discipline younger generations, but fighting against these seasoned veterans in the prime of their careers would definitely not end well for him. Therefore, he gracefully accepted the way out Hua Nanhu provided.
Meanwhile, Yang Dongtian had lost interest in the documents. He leaned back in his chair, staring intently at the door.
The two didn't know what he was thinking, but they understood that the excitement was bound to happen today.
Downstairs at this moment.
Qing Lin, leading Li Chonglou and the other, after passing through layers of security checks, finally arrived here.
"That old geezer's office is on the fourth floor. Why don't you go up yourselves?"
Qing Lin suddenly stopped. However, her suggestion was directly rejected by Li Chonglou.
"No, how do I know if he's really upstairs?"
"You! You don't trust me!"
Li Chonglou chuckled, "Have you ever been honest?"
Qing Lin was rendered speechless. Helpless, she had no choice but to lead the two into the office building.
At the same time, Qing Lin had already prepared an excuse for herself.
"It has nothing to do with me. He threatened me. Yes, I'm just a hostage who was forced to bring them here!"
Qing Lin thought, a slight smile curling on her lips. In reality, she couldn't wait to stay outside. Even that strange fellow had been dealt with; if she wasn't present to witness the unfolding events, wouldn't all this effort be in vain?
Thus, led by Qing Lin, Li Chonglou and the other proceeded unimpeded all the way to outside Yang Dongtian's office.
Following protocol, Qing Lin still raised her hand and knocked on the door.
"Who."
"Old, cough, it's me, Xiao Qing."
The words "old geezer" almost slipped out. Qing Lin, thankfully, reacted quickly and changed her words at the last moment, otherwise, her excuse wouldn't hold.
"Come in."
Qing Lin's eyes lit up. She quickly pushed open the door, but the next second, she immediately slammed it shut with a bang.
Li Chonglou frowned, "What's wrong?"
Qing Lin whispered in a slightly panicked tone, "My grandpa is inside too!"
Just then, Old Master Qing's voice came from behind the door.
"Xiao Qing, come in!"
It's over. Why hasn't Grandpa left yet? I even took a detour deliberately…
Qing Lin's young face was instantly filled with bitterness. She had anticipated this possibility, but she never expected to be tricked in the end.
Her grandfather's words forced her to push the door open again, with a smile more bitter than a cry.
"Grandpa, you're still here."
Qing Lin greeted him awkwardly.