No idea how long he's been unconscious.

When he woke up, the first thing he saw was Xu Jinxue's stunningly beautiful face.

"You're awake?"

The worry on Xu Jinxue's face instantly eased.

She leaned forward with concern and asked.

"Where... where is this?"

Chen Fang forced his body to try to sit up.

But the soreness all over his body made him give up.

What he saw wasn't the setup of a hospital, so he was a bit unsure.

"You're still in the nursing home."

Xu Jinxue said.

Nursing home?

Looking around, the whole room was as luxurious as a five-star hotel suite. However, the scenery outside the window also confirmed to Chen Fang that Xu Jinxue was telling the truth.

"The doctor said your physical strength is quite depleted, and you have soft tissue bruises everywhere. Fortunately, your bones are intact. A period of rest should make you fine."

Xu Jinxue said.

Chen Fang nodded.

Looking into Xu Jinxue's eyes, he asked: "Those two people…"

Xu Jinxue certainly knew what he meant.

She said mournfully: "They're both dead."

At that moment.

It was as if a knife had been stabbed into Chen Fang's heart, the pain unbearable.

On the way there, he and Lin Chen had sworn to return safely. Unexpectedly, shortly after reaching Yuanjing, Lin Chen was gone.

Thinking of the way they used to squabble.

Chen Fang's heart was filled with regret.

He sighed heavily.

His arms and whole body exerted strength again.

This time, with Xu Jinxue's help, he finally sat up.

Just as he prepared to get out of bed.

Xu Jinxue asked: "What are you doing? The doctor said you can only lie down, not move."

"I... I want to…"

"Don't even think about it. The two bodies have been taken away by the police. Such an incident at the nursing home drew many people. Now, you can't go anywhere, staying here is safer. Don't worry, the Hou Family won't find you for now."

This made Chen Fang somewhat relieved.

But his purpose for coming to Yuanjing was more than that.

After a pause, he said: "Jinxue, I want to meet your grandfather."

Xu Jinxue's face showed a trace of difficulty.

She said: "Grandfather's condition is very poor now. The doctor says there's not much time left. He's in the special care ward. Even we can only watch from afar; there's no chance to speak to him."

"Then... what about your two aunts?"

"I've already called my little aunt. She's on the way."

Xu Jinxue said.

Hearing this.

Chen Fang was a bit relieved.

He said: "I can't meet her here. Take me away."

"What exactly are you going to do? I said it's safe here. No matter how bold the Hou Family is, they wouldn't dare cause trouble here. Don't worry, with me around, they can't touch you."

Xu Jinxue said.

Chen Fang shook his head.

He said: "If Hou Yuanhui was alright, maybe nothing would happen, but now that Hou Yuanhui is dead, there's nothing the Hou Family wouldn't dare do…"

Chen Fang's words weren't alarmist.

Hou Yuanhui was the eldest grandson of the Hou Family.

His status was unusual.

Even though he deserved it.

But given the Hou Family's temperament, they wouldn't let it go easily.

Indeed it was.

While Chen Fang was unconscious.

The news of Hou Yuanhui's sudden death had already reached East River Province.

At the time, Hou Jidao was sunbathing on a lounger in the yard.

Hou Yuanzheng was sitting nearby brewing tea.

When a subordinate rushed in and tripped, waking the napping Hou Jidao.

Hou Yuanzheng was about to curse.

But the subordinate didn't even bother to get up, frantically shouted: "The young master is dead... the young master is dead..."

Hou Yuanzheng didn't immediately connect it to Hou Yuanhui.

Confused, he asked: "What are you babbling about, what young master is dead, can you be clearer?"

But Hou Jidao abruptly sat up and asked: "What did you say? Yuanhui is dead?"

The subordinate nodded with a look of profound grief and repeated: "Master Yuanhui is dead, Master Yuanhui is dead…"

With a loud crash.

The cup in Hou Yuanzheng's hand fell to the ground and shattered.

He was like a madman.

Rushed in front of the subordinate, grabbed his collar, and yelled: "What nonsense are you spewing? How could he be dead? How could he possibly be dead?"

With tears, the subordinate narrated the sequence of events.

Hou Yuanzheng plopped onto the ground, his eyes dimmed, his heart ashen.

Hou Jidao felt the same.

His brows were tightly knit.

It was clear he was also deeply saddened.

No matter what, Hou Yuanhui was his eldest grandson.

"Where's Chen Fang?"

After some thought, Hou Jidao asked.

The subordinate shook his head and said: "Our people have been detained. The news came from our man in the infirmary. The entire facility is on lockdown, with entry but no exit."

"So, Chen Fang is still in the infirmary?"

Hou Jidao asked.

After the subordinate nodded.

Hou Yuanzheng got up from the ground and walked straight to the door.

Hou Jidao called out: "Azheng, stop, where are you going?"

"I'm going to kill Chen Fang, the bastard. He dared to kill my son, I'll wipe out his entire family!"

"Stop!"

Hou Jidao roared.

Hou Yuanzheng wailed: "Dad, my son is dead, and you won't let me do anything?"

"Of course something will be done, but not you. You stay here, don't move. Leave his family alone for now, we can't cause a big stir in Xiaxiang City. Leave it to the second to handle over there."

"Dad…"

"Do as I've said, think of the bigger picture. All those messy accounts can be settled after this matter is over!"

Hou Jidao said through gritted teeth.

Though Hou Yuanzheng felt agonizing pain.

His father was right; the bigger picture mattered.

Otherwise, wouldn't the Hou Family's carefully plotted schemes be ruined?

"You go call the second, have him gather people to head to the infirmary by any means necessary. He has to bring Chen Fang out of there."

Hou Jidao ordered the subordinate.

The subordinate nodded.

He scrambled out.

Then.

Hou Jidao picked up the phone from the coffee table and dialed a number.

Not long after.

The call was connected.

"This is Hou Jidao…"

Hou Jidao said.

Then he repeated the news brought by the subordinate over the phone.

The person at the other end seemed equally shocked.

Was momentarily speechless.

Hou Jidao continued: "Unless mistaken, Chen Fang should be in your Xu Family's custody now. I've sent our second in command over. You should go as well. If your family doesn't act sensibly, don't blame me for being ruthless."

After dropping this remark.

Hou Jidao hung up the phone directly.

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