Although he was trying his best to control his emotions, it was obvious to anyone that Xiao Yufan was far from calm. Not showing sorrow on one’s face didn’t mean one was free from sadness or fatigue…
Even with thorough mental preparation, each word from his master still struck a nerve, making Xiao Yufan’s seemingly strong demeanor appear fragile. He had never imagined that anything related to his biological parents could make him so sensitive.
“You should know that being born with an extremely Yin birth date is considered a disaster for a family. Fortunately, your case is special—the disadvantages of such a birth date will only manifest before the age of twenty-five. So now, it’s time for you to know certain things!”
Regardless, Master Situ still felt guilty toward Xiao Yufan. For the sake of the entire family, what he could do was extremely limited. If only he had insisted a little more back then, perhaps Xiao Yufan wouldn’t have suffered so much.
“What my master has done is already more than enough. I understand everything perfectly. Don’t worry, I’m fine…”
Forcing a smile, Xiao Yufan himself didn’t know exactly when he had gotten used to hiding his true feelings. He simply didn’t want others to see his helplessness.
“Could it really be that hard for you to call me Grandpa? Eventually, you must return to the Situ family. There are some responsibilities you must bear!”
A soft sigh made the master seem even more aged. Xiao Yufan felt a tremor in his heart. His stubborn persistence had nearly hurt his master’s feelings. After all, his master had done nothing wrong.
Fan Le found their relationship somewhat puzzling. However, upon hearing these words, he gradually understood. It turned out that Master Situ was actually Xiao Yufan’s grandfather, which meant Xiao Yufan’s father must be the head of the entire Situ family…
This revelation was clearly even more shocking than the fact that Xiao Yufan belonged to the Situ family. Because after a long period of inheritance, the Situ clan had developed many branches, and people from these branches could also call themselves members of the Situ family.
Yet, how could these members’ statuses compare to those of the direct lineage? Moreover, even among the direct descendants, how many could rival the prestige of the current head’s son? Such an identity, enviable enough to drive people mad, was simply unattainable for ordinary people.
“G-Grandpa… Grandpa…”
Not knowing exactly which emotion compelled him, Xiao Yufan still couldn’t bring himself to refuse his master’s request. This old man had already done too much for him—wasn’t that enough?
His hesitant voice revealed Xiao Yufan’s inner conflict. However, hearing this, the elderly man, filled with anticipation, felt a surge of emotion. This old soul, who had weathered countless storms, didn’t ask for much. Perhaps all he wanted was Xiao Yufan’s acknowledgment.
If someone from Beijing’s commercial elite were to witness the old man’s expression at this moment, they would be so astonished their jaws would drop. They had never seen this once-dominant business figure display such tenderness.
“It seems Heaven has been kind to me. At least within my lifetime, I’ve lived to hear you call me Grandpa…”
His laughter carried a sense of relief. Xiao Yufan clearly saw the glimmer of tears in his grandfather’s eyes. His stubborn nature had indeed hurt the old man, but at least now there was still time to make amends.
Fan Le tactfully walked away, wanting to give the two more space. His heart had already endured enough shocks for today, and he needed time to process everything.
“Grandpa, there’s one thing I don’t understand. Since I’m a member of the Situ family, why would someone secretly target me—and that person is also from the Situ family…”
After a long silence, Xiao Yufan’s heart gradually calmed. Thinking back to what Burgess had said, he suddenly felt as if he were being watched. However, he believed his grandfather should know exactly who was behind it.
“Hmph… Someone from a branch dares to target you. There must be someone backing him. If I didn’t want to escalate things, he would have been dead the moment he first moved against you!”
A cold snort. Xiao Yufan saw the sudden chill in his grandfather’s expression, confirming that the latter indeed knew of the hidden hand at work.
“Grandpa, can you tell me exactly who it is? I should prepare accordingly. If I remain passive, people will think I’m easy to bully. I can’t afford to tarnish your reputation!”
“That person is from a branch of the Situ family—the Liu family. His name is Liu Ling, and his position within the Liu family is no small matter. Even so, unless he had backing, he would never dare to target you!”
“Liu Ling, huh? If he enjoys playing games so much, I’ll play along. If he angers me, no matter how powerful he is, I’ll make sure they pay dearly for their actions!”
A surge of anger flared within Xiao Yufan. The icy coldness in his eyes made many around him shiver involuntarily. It wasn’t that Xiao Yufan was overestimating himself—his abilities truly made him fearless against any rich brat…
“You still have that same old temper. It seems twenty-five years haven’t only made you more composed, but also left a hint of defiance deep within!”
Master Situ’s gaze toward Xiao Yufan carried a sense of satisfaction. He especially appreciated the young man’s genuine nature. After all, he had passed many things onto Xiao Yufan—things that justified a certain level of arrogance.
“Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’ll play with him slowly.” Xiao Yufan knew that even a branch of the Situ family would possess formidable power. Relying solely on his strength might be like an ant trying to shake a tree.
“I will gradually transfer all my shares to your name. Your parents already know about you, so now you are officially a member of the Situ family. You must act more freely now!”
“Transfer shares?”
Xiao Yufan was momentarily stunned. He firmly believed that his grandfather’s position within the Situ family was no small matter. The family’s operations across China couldn’t be described as merely “formidable.” If the shares were transferred to him, wouldn’t he instantly become extremely wealthy?
“These shares are useless to me now. Eventually, the future belongs to you young people. I believe you are more capable than anyone else to carry this responsibility! However, time is limited. Soon, I plan to send you somewhere!”
Before Xiao Yufan could react, another sentence reached his ears. He didn’t know what his grandfather intended, but his instincts told him whatever his grandfather planned, it would only benefit him.
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