After settling all the affairs in the capital, Xiao Yufan finally decided it was time to set off. With several days of preparation, the secret network gradually infiltrated the north, and Huihuang (Brilliance) began to establish a fragile foothold there…
“No matter what you do, the Situ family will always stand behind you fully. The capital isn’t your final stage, and neither is the north!”
Before deciding to advance into the northern territories, Xiao Yufan had already informed his grandfather. Huihuang also carried the efforts of Elder Situ; pushing it to another peak would surely be something he longed to witness.
“I know… There are certain things I must face on my own. Only true强者 can stand at the summit. What I pursue goes far beyond merely inheriting everything from the Situ family!”
Before his grandfather, Xiao Yufan had never felt restrained nor did he hide his burning ambition. If initially taking over Huihuang was simply about succeeding the Situ family legacy, then all he did now was purely for standing at the peak himself…
“How could my grandson Situ Lingyu possibly be ordinary? No one from our bloodline has ever been mediocre!”
Elder Situ seemed somewhat excited. For some reason, when he heard these words from his grandfather, Xiao Yufan suddenly thought of his father. How could the true helmsman of the Situ family possibly appear so plain and unremarkable?
“One day, I will no longer need anyone’s protection. I will rely solely on my own strength to safeguard those dearest to me!”
“If… you encounter any problems in Linjiang or the north, you can contact your mother. I believe she should be able to resolve them…”
After a moment’s hesitation, Elder Situ seemed to recall something and spoke. A year of trials had passed, and the king had returned in triumph. Yet Xiao Yufan rarely stepped foot into the Situ family estate, clearly still burdened by lingering emotional struggles.
“I will…” Xiao Yufan casually replied. Even if he didn’t know much about his parents, he understood his mother held a prominent position in the north. Who could deny the influence of the governor of an entire province?
In the ancient, simple study, Elder Situ’s eyes flashed with a sharp glint, and soon he directly dialed another person’s number…
“What? You old man actually thought to call me…”
A slightly aged voice came from the other end of the line. Their close relationship was evident. Few people could speak so casually with the “Silver Fox of Commerce” (a nickname implying great business acumen).
“Do you think I’m like you, with nothing better to do all day…”
Hearing the teasing tone from the other end, Elder Situ could only helplessly shake his head. After so many years, that person’s temperament hadn’t changed in the slightest. But perhaps that was a good thing—this man surely wouldn’t neglect his care for Xiao Yufan.
“I wouldn’t call without reason. I have something to ask of you. I still have a date with Old Lady Liu from next door…”
“Yufan is stepping into the business world of the north. I know those kids won’t stay quiet. If he runs into something he can’t resolve himself, I hope you’ll step in and help him out!”
Elder Situ got straight to the point, showing no hesitation. While the Situ family’s reach couldn’t fully protect Huihuang across the entire north, the person on the other end of the line definitely could.
“This brat finally lived up to your expectations, huh? Don’t worry, in the northern territories, how could I possibly let him suffer? Besides, I’ve already met him before, and frankly, I quite like the kid…”
After a brief pause, a hearty laughter came from the other end. Elder Situ couldn’t help but smile along. This invisible protection over Huihuang—and Xiao Yufan himself—might just be the key to swiftly propelling Xiao Yufan to the peak…
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