"These were all sent by Young Master Hu," Lin Xiuhua said with a smile. "Little Fan cured the old lady last night, and they specifically sent gifts!"
"Mom, how can you be like this?" Yang Zixin frowned. "Such valuable things, how can you just accept them? How will this make Little Fan appear?"
"Look at what you're saying. It's precisely because these things are valuable that I specifically accepted them," Lin Xiuhua stated directly. "If they were worthless trinkets, I wouldn't accept them!"
Yang Shiwen happened to overhear this and walked in from outside. "These items are so precious, quickly send them back and don't tarnish the Yang family's reputation!"
"You're saying it all wrong. Little Fan cured the patient, and sending a small gift is only natural," Lin Xiuhua said directly. "How does that tarnish our reputation?"
"Uncle, if you've accepted them, then so be it!" Lu Fan said with a smile. "Auntie is right. Since I cured the old lady, it's only natural for the Hu family to send gifts!"
"Little Fan's words make sense!" Lin Xiuhua nodded. "Since you don't need them now anyway, Auntie will keep them for you for now and return them to you when you have time later!"
After speaking, Lin Xiuhua took the items towards the room, seemingly without any hesitation, as if these things were gifted to her.
Yang Zixin's expression was awkward. He never expected Lin Xiuhua to say that.
Lu Fan, however, appeared indifferent. These items were of no use to him.
After dinner, Lu Fan found an opportunity and went to Jiangjing Bieyuan. However, only Gu Wen was there.
"Master, why do you have time to visit?" Gu Wen stepped forward and said, "I heard you're doing quite well over there!"
"Indeed, I'm doing well!" Lu Fan nodded. "Unfortunately, I haven't found my maternal grandmother. Send people to inquire these past few days. If you have any news about my maternal grandmother, inform me immediately!"
Gu Wen quickly nodded. He was looking at documents from Qingyun Group and dared not be negligent. This was a task Lu Fan had assigned him.
"Where did Han Yunhai go?" Lu Fan looked around. "Why don't I see him?"
"Master, you haven't seen them?" Gu Wen was surprised. "He should have gone to find you."
"Find me?"
Lu Fan was even more surprised. "Why is that?"
"I'm not entirely sure, but it seems to be about Miss Lin!" Gu Wen shook his head.
"Lin Ke?"
Lu Fan's heart trembled. He had been in Chuzhou for some time, and Lin Ke had always been in Jiangbei. Could something have happened?
Just then, Han Yunhai arrived, his face showing more joy upon seeing Lu Fan. "Sir, why are you here?"
"What happened?"
Lu Fan said in a deep voice, "Did something happen to Xiao Ke?"
"News from Jiangbei indicates that Miss Lin Ke is missing!"
Han Yunhai said helplessly, "I don't know which force is responsible!"
"Gather all members of the Qingyun Sect and march to Jiangbei!"
Lu Fan's expression was cold. He had not spent much time with Lin Ke after their marriage, as he was searching for Du Qianqiu and his maternal grandmother.
If something happened to Lin Ke, how could he be at peace?
Meanwhile, in a villa in Jiangbei, Lin Aotian's face was ashen, and he paced back and forth, extremely anxious.
Lin Ke was his biological daughter. Now that she had just taken over the company, such a thing had happened.
"Uncle, why are you so anxious!" Lin Haitao said with a smile. "Lin Ke is Lord Lu's woman. Who in Jiangbei would dare to touch her!"
"That's right!" Lin Guoli comforted him. "Brother, don't worry, I'm sure there will be news soon!"
"It's not your daughter, so you naturally wouldn't worry!" Lin Aotian said coldly. "She's been missing for a day, it must be someone acting in the shadows!"
Lin Guoli was helpless, but he showed no concern. After all, in his eyes, Lin Ke had no relation to him.
Even if Lin Ke disappeared, Lin Haitao could become the heir, which made them somewhat expectant.
Just as they were talking, a group of people arrived outside the courtyard, exuding an imposing aura.
Leading the way was the Han family head, with Han Qiushui accompanying him. "Family Head Lin, do you have any news of Miss Lin?"
"Not yet!" Lin Aotian frowned. "If she's still in Jiangbei, she should be fine. If she was sent away, then it would be troublesome!"
"Miss Lin is Madam Lu. If something happened to her in Jiangbei, our Han family in Jiangbei cannot escape responsibility!" the Han family head frowned.
In fact, the Han family had been secretly protecting Lin Ke with experts, but they still failed to protect her completely, and even the Han family experts were missing.
"Thank you for your concern, Family Head Han!" Lin Aotian clasped his hands in a gesture of gratitude.
Within Jiangbei, all routes were blocked. The Lin family and the Han family, with their respective forces, were dispatched, and the entire city was searched. Su Dan Novel Network
However, as time passed, no clues were found, causing them to feel a sense of unease.
"Has this matter been reported to Master?" Han Qiushui asked. "If he knew, he would surely be furious!"
"We have already notified him!" Lin Aotian said with a wry smile. "Even if he comes, he might not be able to find Xiao Ke!"
"That's not necessarily true!" Lin Haitao chuckled. "Lord Lu's methods are extraordinary, there's nothing he can't do!"
Lu Fan arrived with Han Yunhai. At the same time, in Jiangnan, various forces were marching towards Jiangbei, creating a grand spectacle. It was unclear what had happened.
Shortly after, many experts from the Qingyun Sect rendezvoused with Lu Fan and arrived at the Lin family.
As everyone was discussing, Lu Fan stepped through the door. "Is there any news about Xiao Ke?"
"The Lin family and the Han family, along with many other forces, have been mobilized, but still haven't found her!" Lin Aotian frowned.
Lu Fan suddenly looked at Lin Haitao. "Xiao Ke's disappearance, is it related to you!"
As he spoke, Lu Fan's aura became oppressive, as if it could crush Lin Haitao. He bore immense pressure.
"Lord Lu, please calm your anger. This matter has nothing to do with me!"
Lin Haitao said with difficulty, his face even more ashen. He never expected Lu Fan to be angry with him as soon as he arrived.
"Where are the members of the Qingyun Sect!" Lu Fan said coldly.
"Your subordinates are here!"
"Dig three feet into the ground to find Xiao Ke!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "If anyone dares to harm Xiao Ke, kill them without mercy!"
"We obey your orders!"
Many experts from the Qingyun Sect nodded, their figures like swallows as they dispersed in all directions, preparing for a thorough search.
"Master, this matter is probably not that simple!"
Han Qiushui spoke, "Perhaps it was done by martial artists!"
"Martial artists?" Lu Fan frowned, as if remembering something.
"Family Head Han, you are stationed in Jiangbei. Have you heard of any martial arts masters in Jiangbei?" Lu Fan asked.
"I don't know the specifics!"
The Han family head shook his head. "But I have a general understanding of the martial arts forces in Jiangbei, and they have no enmity with you, my lord!"
"In that case, we will wait here quietly. I believe news will come by tomorrow morning!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. Kidnapping someone under the protection of Han family experts must have a purpose. If that were the case, Lin Ke would surely be safe.