The Dongfang family, though possessing numerous establishments across the country, was also deeply rooted in the upper echelons of society. Those in the know understood that their influence in Beijing was just as formidable…
A luxurious villa stood in a serene and elegant setting. From the ornate exterior alone, one could easily imagine how opulent the interior must be. This was the domain of the Dongfang family.
As Xiao Yufan and Tian Xuan arrived, the entire villa was thrown into a state of tension. The killing intent radiating from Tian Xuan and the others was palpable, and it was clear that they had come with ill intentions—those who came with malice rarely had good intentions.
No one dared to approach or provoke Xiao Yufan on Dongfang territory. It was obvious that these people either had a death wish or possessed extraordinary strength. Xiao Yufan clearly belonged to the latter category.
“Master Xiao, the old master has invited you in and hopes you will honor him with your presence…”
At that moment, a man dressed like a butler approached, pushing past the wary guards. His eyes carried a hint of flattery. He had never before seen a young man who could inspire such caution in the Dongfang patriarch.
“If I go in just because he asked, wouldn’t I lose all face?” Xiao Yufan replied with a smile. He had come to stir up trouble and needed to assert his dominance. He couldn’t simply comply with whatever the other party said.
“I’m only delivering a message. I hope Master Xiao won’t make things difficult for me,” the villa’s butler stammered. Having served the Dongfang family for so long, this was the first time he had encountered such an audacious young man. If he hadn’t seen how thoroughly Xiao Yufan had humiliated Dongfang Haoran, he wouldn’t have believed the rumors about this youth’s power.
“My father is waiting inside. I hope Master Xiao will grace us with his presence. Surely the young master of the Situ family wouldn’t be afraid to step inside…”
At that awkward moment, a melodious voice floated through the air. Xiao Yufan’s gaze immediately shifted to the speaker, and an overwhelming sense of enchantment caused his heart to race.
“Where did Dongfang Haoran get such a young aunt?” he thought.
Both Yu Han and Lin Jiayao were rare beauties, and Xiao Yufan had developed a strong immunity to feminine charms. Yet, seeing this woman—exuding both allure and grace—still left him momentarily captivated.
“Young man, staring so intently is quite impolite. Aren’t you afraid your little beauty will get jealous?” she teased with a seductive smile, her lips curling into a fox-like grin as she laughed, her ample bosom rising with each chuckle.
A rush of excitement coursed through his body. Xiao Yufan silently cursed, “Little temptress,” and shifted his gaze elsewhere, though his mind still lingered on that mesmerizing scene.
Tian Xuan smirked slightly, glancing at Dongfang Yanran without saying much. Who could blame her for feeling a little inferior in that department? Though her own figure was developing nicely, it paled in comparison to this woman’s allure.
“Since the Dongfang family has come out to greet me, I can’t very well refuse, especially when it’s such a beautiful lady doing the inviting. I would be quite the cad if I turned her down,” Xiao Yufan said with an increasingly charming smile. He gave her a brief appreciative glance before meeting her gaze with a shrug.
Dongfang Yanran noticed no trace of lust in Xiao Yufan’s expression, which surprised her. Wasn’t this man supposed to be a notorious womanizer? Could it be that she wasn’t attractive enough? Deliberately, she arched her back slightly, accentuating her already enviable curves.
“In that case, follow your elder sister inside. Father is eager to meet the man who managed to hurt his beloved grandson so severely!”
Hearing this, Xiao Yufan felt a pang of confusion. Was this woman truly Dongfang Haoran’s aunt? She didn’t seem to harbor any hostility toward him over Haoran’s injuries, which seemed odd.
“Grandfather prefers quiet surroundings, so perhaps Master Xiao should come in alone…”
Seeing Tian Xuan and the others preparing to follow Xiao Yufan inside, Dongfang Yanran smiled gently, her eyes meeting Xiao Yufan’s with a questioning look. Her delicate eyebrows gave her an even more seductive air.
“Tian Xuan, you and the Tian team can wait outside for a while. I’ll be out soon,” Xiao Yufan said, though he had no idea what the Dongfang family was planning. He wasn’t afraid of any underhanded tricks they might try. If they dared to make a move here, he wouldn’t mind reducing the place to rubble.
“Be careful in there, who knows if someone might be plotting against you. If anything happens, we’ll storm in immediately,” Tian Xuan replied without protest. If Xiao Yufan didn’t want them to go in, she wouldn’t insist. Still, she couldn’t help but worry about what the Dongfang family might do in their own territory—assassination was always a possibility.
“Master Xiao is indeed fortunate. The prince admires the goddess, and the goddess returns his affection. No wonder you’d go to such lengths for love. It seems Haoran shouldn’t have crossed you, let alone touched your woman,” Dongfang Yanran said with a smile. The two exceptional women exchanged a glance, a subtle spark of understanding flashing between them. This woman, reputed to be the smartest in the Dongfang family with an IQ of 200, suddenly found Xiao Yufan intriguingly enigmatic.
“But he did cross me, so the entire Dongfang family must pay the price for his ignorance. Don’t you agree?” Xiao Yufan replied. Despite her allure, she was still a Dongfang, and he wouldn’t let her beauty distract him. He wanted to go in alone to see what tricks the Dongfang family had up their sleeves. If things got too dangerous, even Tian Xuan’s presence wouldn’t make a difference.
“I’m sure Father will give you an explanation. Even if Haoran did something wrong, Master Xiao surely wouldn’t destroy the entire Dongfang family, would you? Besides, could you really bring yourself to hurt your sister?” Dongfang Yanran laughed, her movements graceful and disarming. Xiao Yufan found himself momentarily at a loss. This woman seemed born with a natural charm, drawing anyone into her gentle world. Had it been another man, Xiao Yufan was certain he would have already fallen at her feet.
“Then let’s go,” Xiao Yufan said, stepping into the villa without another word. He had come to stir things up, so how could he not meet the host? He was also curious about the true power of the Dongfang family, the force behind the Dongfang conglomerate.
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