Burgess’s transformation had already surprised Xiao Yufan greatly, but the next sentence made him furrow his brows even further. He couldn’t imagine what else could possibly concern him…
“Connected to him? Cousin, you’re not telling me someone wants to harm him, right? Honestly, I wouldn’t even bother with such scum!”
Yu Yihan showed no mercy in her words. Whenever she had the chance to target Xiao Yufan, she would never miss it. However, she knew that Burgess wouldn’t make such claims without reason; there must be something fishy going on.
“You know I’m only responsible for supervising you, so I definitely wouldn’t interfere when it comes to major decisions, whether it’s about the company’s listing or anything else… it’s not something I orchestrated.”
The words struck like a thunderclap, awakening Yu Yihan from her thoughts. Her brows slightly furrowed as she reconsidered everything from beginning to end. She realized she had overlooked something crucial, as she had already attributed all the blame to Burgess in her mind.
“Then who wants to harm the company? I don’t recall our company having any conflicts with anyone…”
Since Burgess had said this much, he must know something. Yu Yihan directly asked him, not necessarily because she cared much about Xiao Yufan, but because she was more concerned about the company.
“It’s someone from the Situ family. I had previously informed the old man, but even he was powerless to help. You should understand what the Situ family represents in Beijing’s business circle!”
Burgess’s gaze swept past Xiao Yufan, his eyes revealing an indescribable emotion. Although he had limited contact with Xiao Yufan, his intuition told him that this person wasn’t as simple as he appeared on the surface.
Her delicate frame trembled slightly, and Yu Yihan’s brows furrowed even deeper. How could she not know about the Situ family—the legendary aristocratic clan that held a pivotal position in the business world?
Moreover, for Yu Yihan, the Situ family was so familiar because her former lover had come from the Situ lineage—the very person who had left her heart utterly cold…
“Situ family targeting our company? How is that possible? We don’t have any conflicts, and besides, there’s no conflict of interest between our company and theirs!”
Yu Yihan couldn’t fathom why a family whose sneeze could trigger a tsunami in the business world would target a small company with no real threat. Naturally, her thoughts drifted to Xiao Yufan.
“It’s not the Situ family as a whole, but rather one of their young masters. Even so, it’s still a small company that can’t afford to provoke such a powerful figure. As for the reason, you might want to ask someone else…”
Several gazes fell simultaneously on Xiao Yufan. Burgess’s implication was clear: everything was connected to Xiao Yufan. After eliminating all other possibilities, this was the only plausible explanation.
“Don’t look at me—I have absolutely no idea what’s going on, and I certainly wouldn’t betray our beloved Miss Yu!”
Xiao Yufan appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was churning with waves of turmoil. Lately, he had heard about the Situ family more than once. This somewhat mysterious presence was gradually revealing itself before him, leaving him momentarily at a loss.
“You really don’t know anything? Then why would that young master from the Situ family declare that unless you’re fired, he’ll bring endless troubles upon the company…”
Another wave of surprise surfaced. Now Xiao Yufan was slowly certain that he indeed belonged to the Situ family, but who exactly was this young master Burgess mentioned? And why was he targeting him?
Numerous scenes flashed through his mind like slides—whether it was the previous housing incident or the near-fatal highway accident. Thinking carefully, if these weren’t targeting Yu Yihan, then their real target might have been himself.
A cold sweat broke out on his back. Xiao Yufan shook his head hard, realizing for the first time how close these dangers were to him. If it weren’t for his strange precognitive abilities, he might have already met his end…
“How could I possibly have any connection to such aristocratic circles? Who knows if that Situ family member is just doing this on a whim to feel superior over a nobody like me.”
Neither Qin Menglu nor Yu Yihan had a clear understanding of Xiao Yufan’s true identity, and sometimes they were quite curious about his behavior—how could an ordinary person casually come up with ten million?
“I don’t think they’d be that bored. You must be hiding something from us!”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s expression, Yu Yihan was certain there was some hidden secret. Initially, she thought she understood Xiao Yufan somewhat, but she gradually found this man becoming increasingly mysterious…
“How dare I hide anything? Maybe it’s just a misunderstanding. If President Yu fears my presence might affect the company, I’m willing to leave to avoid causing any trouble!”
Xiao Yufan shrugged his hands helplessly. Even he himself couldn’t confidently confirm his identity now. How could he possibly explain everything to Yu Yihan? At this moment, the only thing he could do was quickly clarify the entire situation. He couldn’t afford to be led around by others anymore.
“You want to leave the company?” Yu Yihan was momentarily stunned, then a teasing smile curled her lips as she looked at Xiao Yufan’s calm expression before continuing, “You caused this mess, so you can’t just walk away without cleaning it up…”
Upon hearing Yu Yihan’s words, not only was Xiao Yufan somewhat surprised, but even Burgess and Qin Menglu were left speechless. The old Yu Yihan would never say something like this. It seemed she had indeed been influenced by Xiao Yufan—truly, staying close to ink stains you black.
However, Xiao Yufan felt more touched inside. Yu Yihan had chosen to believe him unconditionally. It wasn’t that she lacked cunning, but rather that she rarely showed her calculating side in front of him.
“I’d like to see which divine being is still interested in me, a discarded person. The Situ family? Looks like I should get to know them better…”
Muttering inwardly, Xiao Yufan silently resolved not to evade anymore. Otherwise, not only would he himself suffer harm, but those around him would also be dragged into endless troubles.
Xiao Yufan had never wanted to think too much, merely seeking an ordinary life. But now it seemed some people just wouldn’t let him live in peace. If that was the case, how could he possibly back down? The young master from the Situ family had already ignited his fighting spirit…
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