The meal was relatively relaxed, thanks to Han Rui.
Perhaps because his tension had eased, Han Cai ate two bowls of porridge today. "Yesterday's matter was all thanks to the Eldest Miss. If not for her timely assistance, the entire Shangyang family would likely have been doomed."
Han Rui quickly interjected, "Grandpa, can we not talk about work during meals? It really spoils the appetite."
Han Cai's anger flared upon hearing this. "How is this work-related? I am expressing gratitude for the Eldest Miss's kindness. You, boy, how can you show no respect for the Eldest Miss? Be careful, or I'll revoke your right to inherit the Han family leadership!"
Han Rui smiled and said, "Alright, alright. You can be the family head for another fifty years and then pass the position to your grandson."
Han Cai blinked in surprise, his eyes widening unconsciously. Finally, a look of immense joy spread across his face. "What? You have a child? Whose daughter is she? It doesn't matter if she's not from a noble family. You rascal, why didn't you say so earlier? You must not wrong her. Our Han family would never do anything so scandalous. I'll have Uncle Zhang take gifts to their home this afternoon!"
Han Rui felt a slight prickle on his scalp hearing this. "Grandpa, I was just saying. I don't have any children. Look at me, what woman would be willing to have a child with me?"
Han Cai's mood instantly soured. "What do you mean? Our Han family has wealth, and you have integrity. How could no girl be willing? However, your words do remind me. You've reached the age to marry and establish yourself. Starting tomorrow, I'll pick out some young ladies from noble families around your age for you to get to know better."
Han Rui finally became scared. "Uh, Grandpa, I've finished eating. Because of Chu Xiao's incident, a portion of the funds raised at yesterday's charity auction has already been transferred to the Han family's account. Grandpa, didn't you say our Han family must not forget its original intention and be responsible for everyone who needs our medicine and equipment? I'm going to go and provide precise assistance to those suffering from illness. You eat slowly."
Han Cai thumped his cane forcefully on the ground twice. "This child, he runs away fast."
Just then, Xuan Feng, who hadn't appeared all morning, returned.
Han Cai immediately said, "Commander Xuan, come, have a meal."
Xuan Feng nodded and said, "Thank you, Elder Family Head Han."
After speaking, he did not sit down but walked up to Bai Xi.
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows slightly. "What is it? Have you found any news about the Kui Hall?"
As she spoke, she put a round wonton into her mouth.
Xuan Feng shook his head. "This subordinate is ashamed. There is no news regarding the Kui Hall yet."
Bai Xi said calmly, "No need to be ashamed. If it were that easy to find fault with the Kui Hall and understand their true intentions, they wouldn't have suddenly risen in the outer territories and grown so rapidly. So, why the grim expression? What is it?"
Xuan Feng said lightly, "Eldest Miss, the man who saved your life that you asked me to find, I have found him."
As he finished speaking, Han Mo subtly frowned.
The spoon in Bai Xi's hand dropped directly into the soup bowl, splashing a few drops of broth.
Han Cai, not understanding, looked at Bai Xi and said, "The Eldest Miss is so formidable. The person who saved her life, wouldn't that be an immortal?"
Bai Xi said calmly, "Six years ago, I was framed and fell off a cliff. It was that person who saved me. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be here today. After I became the God of War, I've been having Xuan Feng search for this person, wanting to repay his life-saving kindness."
Han Cai understood and nodded. "Such kindness should indeed be repaid."
At that moment, a head suddenly popped out of the window, shouting loudly, "Xuan Feng, have you investigated clearly? Don't make another mistake."
The head belonged to none other than Han Rui.
Han Cai saw Han Rui eavesdropping by the floor-to-ceiling window, yet not coming inside, and now casually discussing the matters of the secret department, even accusing Commander Xuan of being wrong.
How could this child be so bold? Was he trying to deliberately harm the Han family?
"You little brat, do you think before you speak? What do you mean 'don't make a mistake'? Commander Xuan is such a capable person, how could he make such a blunder! You little punk, if you speak such nonsense again, I'll be careful, I, I, I... I'll hit you with my cane, I."
Han Rui stood by the window, not retracting his head, but instead sticking it out, appearing fearless.
Xuan Feng said calmly, "I did make a mistake before. However, this time all the evidence matches. There is absolutely no possibility of error."
Han Cai was slightly stunned. "..."
Bai Xi also said, "The reason I suddenly brought the secret department members to the Han family that day was because Han Rui used mind-reading to perceive Xuan Feng's thoughts, believing himself to be my savior. That was also the initial reason I helped him."
Han Cai's expression shifted from shock to panic. He almost knelt down again. "Eldest Miss, it is I who failed to teach my grandson properly, causing him to commit such a rebellious act. I implore the God of War, please do not hold this against him..."
Having experienced several incidents, Bai Xi was already familiar with Han Cai's habits. This time, before he could kneel, she steadied him. "This matter is in the past, and naturally, I will not pursue it. Elder Han, please do not worry."
Han Rui also walked in. "Grandpa, the Eldest Miss is magnanimous and won't mind me, right?"
After speaking, he gave Bai Xi a flirtatious wink.
Bai Xi merely cast a faint glance at him.
Seeing that her gaze was somewhat serious, Han Rui's playful thoughts surfaced. "Little Xi'er, I'm actually very curious. Now that you've found your true savior, how do you plan to repay him?"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and replied crisply and decisively, "Give him what he wants, what he needs."
Han Rui smiled. "What if he's wealthy and influential, and doesn't need your secret department's help, but only needs a wife? Would you still offer yourself in marriage?"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and said very calmly, "Why not?"
Han Rui was stunned on the spot upon hearing this.
This wasn't right. Bai Xi hadn't said this when she mistakenly identified him as her savior.
This was clearly double standards. Or perhaps she disliked his unparalleled beauty?
Just as he was about to debate with her, he heard a clear voice ring out. The voice was neither loud nor soft, but in the quiet ambiance, it sounded exceptionally clear.
Everyone turned towards the sound and saw Han Mo.
At this moment, the coffee cup in Han Mo's hand was still intact, and not a drop of coffee had spilled. However, the white porcelain saucer that should have been under the coffee cup had shattered into pieces.
Shattered... inexplicably.