“Young man, although it’s true that youth is the time for boldness, your temper is indeed a bit too fierce…”
The old man sat down directly opposite Xiao Yufan and examined him from head to toe with a face full of admiration. Xiao Yufan hesitated slightly before nodding slightly to the old man.
“Dealing with some annoying people, being too soft might actually make you seem weak. It’s better to give them a hard slap so they know to back off!”
Xiao Yufan knew the old man was definitely referring to his earlier behavior, but he didn’t feel any aversion. Perhaps it was because this old man, with his refined and scholarly aura, gave him a feeling of serenity.
“You do have a point. I like this kind of character!”
The old man laughed heartily, completely ignoring the many curious glances from the other passengers. Xiao Yufan understood that people like him were usually free-spirited, so such behavior was understandable.
“I wonder if the elder has something to say…”
Observing the old man’s hesitant expression, Xiao Yufan became even more convinced that the old man definitely had something important to say. Moreover, he sensed a certain mystery about the old man.
“Fate has it that in such an inauspicious birth time, one does not fall into the realms of hungry ghosts or animals, but instead is reborn into the human realm. The reappearance of the Celestial Lord Star—whether it brings fortune or misfortune remains to be seen…”
With a light sigh, the old man’s words instantly made Xiao Yufan tense up. How could this old man possibly know about his extremely yin birth time? After all, they had never met before. At the moment, he didn’t know how to respond.
“What is the elder talking about? I don’t understand a word!”
Xiao Yufan pretended to be clueless. After all, he knew nothing about this old man and couldn’t possibly reveal all his secrets. Besides, he still didn’t know whether the old man was friend or foe.
“Don’t worry, I mean no harm. I think no one would dare to provoke you anyway. I’m just a bit curious why the younger generation of the Situ family is so outstanding…”
The old man smiled subtly. Xiao Yufan’s caution surprised him a little. Among all the excellent young people he had met, Xiao Yufan definitely ranked high—not only possessing great strength but also remaining humble instead of arrogant.
“The Situ family…”
Xiao Yufan was momentarily stunned, and then his brows knitted tightly together. If he had been confused by the old man’s first sentence, the second one left him even more puzzled.
However, Xiao Yufan wasn’t foolish. The old man had definitely mentioned the Situ family intentionally. Could it be that his birth parents were from the Situ family?
“Oh, I almost forgot—you’re not officially part of the Situ family yet. But I suppose it won’t be long before you are!”
Noticing Xiao Yufan’s reaction, the old man quickly caught on, and as if recalling something, his eyes flickered with a strange expression.
Still feeling confused, Xiao Yufan firmly etched the name “Situ family” into his mind. If he wasn’t mistaken, this old man must have some connection with his master.
“You’re one of the rare few whom this old man sees in a different light. But that’s still not enough. Your destiny has already determined that your life won’t be peaceful. There are some things you simply cannot avoid—face them bravely…”
The high-speed train stopped at a platform outside Beijing. The old man stood up from his seat, left these words behind, and walked away. Originally, he wasn’t supposed to get off here, but he knew staying on the train would serve no further purpose.
Watching the mysterious old man’s retreating figure, Xiao Yufan helplessly shook his head. He didn’t understand what the old man meant, but one thing was clear—the old man bore him no ill will.
Of course, if Yu Yihan had been here, she would have immediately recognized that this old man was the very same hermit who had previously guided her to Xiao Yufan’s rented apartment.
…
Soon, the perplexity caused by the old man gradually faded from Xiao Yufan’s mind. After all, at present, he had absolutely nothing to do with this so-called Situ family. Even if there was some connection, what difference would it make?
Throughout the journey, Qin Menglu never opened her eyes—perhaps she was tired and wanted a peaceful rest, or perhaps Xiao Yufan’s shoulder was just too comfortable. Only when the train pulled into the terminal station did her beautiful eyes slowly flutter open.
“If you don’t mind catching a ride back with me, we could stay here a while…”
Meeting her gaze, which curved like a crescent moon, Xiao Yufan gently pinched Qin Menglu’s delicate face with a teasing tone. Their current posture was quite intimate, and feeling the reaction from a certain part of his body, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of desire.
“If it’s you, Big Brother Fan, I wouldn’t mind at all…”
Her thin lips adorned with an alluring gloss, Qin Menglu’s mouth curled into an extremely seductive curve. With just this sentence, she had already stirred the surging desire within Xiao Yufan. If it weren’t still inside the train carriage, who knows what Xiao Yufan might have done to this temptress right there and then…
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