### ☜ Shanghai ☞
Jiu Family Residence
Lin Fan lay on a bed, his body covered in bandages. Sitting before him was a man in his fifties, with graying hair and a medium build.
"Thank you, Jiu Wan, for helping me."
Jiu Wan smiled gently and said, "No need to thank me; it's the least I can do for you after everything you've done for me in Europe. But I don't understand why the Xun family attacked you."
"I don't understand it either; maybe Alex Xun decided to target me."
Jiu Wan shook his head and said, "I don't think so."
"Why not?!"
"Because Alex Xun is no longer the heir of the Xun family."
Lin Fan's eyebrows shot up in surprise: "What?!"
"He disappeared about two weeks ago, and no one has heard anything about him since. Xun Zui has become the new heir."
"Xun Zui?"
Lin Fan thought silently. Xun Zui, isn't she Alex's cousin and one of the most beautiful women in Shanghai? I wanted to add her to my harem, but now, she's attacking me? Could this be part of Alex's plan? Maybe he got jealous when he found out I'm the adopted son of Su Minger, so he decided to attack me in secret. Damn Alex, I'll kill you...
"Yes, she's become the new heir, but don't worry, as long as you're under my family's protection, she won't dare to attack you."
At that moment, there were three knocks on the door, and then a servant entered, saying, "Sir, a servant from the Xun family is here and wants to meet you."
Jiu Wan stood up and said, "I'll be right down." Then he turned to Lin Fan and said, "Would you like to come down with me to see what they want?"
Lin Fan replied eagerly, "Of course, I want to know."
Jiu Wan went down with Lin Fan, who was in a wheelchair, and they met Xun Zui's servant.
"What do you want, servant of the Xun family?" Jiu Wan asked sharply.
"My young lady requests that you hand over Lin Fan immediately and provide an explanation for your interference in our affairs."
Jiu Wan responded coldly, "The explanation is that you, the Xun family, attacked my savior. As for handing him over, as long as the Jiu family exists, no one will touch him."
The servant nodded and decided to leave, but Lin Fan's voice stopped him: "May I know why Xun Zui attacked me?"
The servant did not turn around but continued walking coldly, saying, "The dead don't need to know anything."
Jiu Wan reassured Lin Fan, "Don't worry, nothing will happen to you. I doubt she'd dare to fight our family just to kill you."
Lin Fan sneered, "They're just the Xun family. Soon my forces will arrive, and I'll make them beg for mercy."
Jiu Wan laughed, "I knew you weren't an easy person. If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask."
"Actually, I want to start a company, and I need your help."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
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### ☜ The Magical Capital ☞
The Smile Café
"I think it's time to close the café."
Alex came out of the garden and headed towards Xia Wan'er and said to her, "Alright, you can close the café now."
Xia Wan'er nodded and started arranging the chairs. She went up to the second floor to wake up Yan Ran, who was sleeping.
"Yan Ran, wake up, let's go."
Yan Ran moved slowly and said, "Mom, I'm sleepy."
"Let's go and stay in a hotel until we find a house. You can sleep there."
Yan Ran reluctantly replied, "Alright, I'll get up."
After washing her face, Yan Ran went downstairs with her mother Xia Wan'er, and they decided to leave.
"Sir, we're leaving now, good night."
"Good night, big brother."
Alex smiled and said, "Good night." After the two left, Alex closed the shop and decided to sleep.
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### »» Xia Wan'er POV
"Alright, sweetheart, did you like the café where I work?"
"Yes, Mom, it's beautiful, and the big brother is very kind and handsome."
Xia Wan'er laughed and said, "Really?"
"Yes, Mom, is Dad as kind and handsome as him?" I was surprised when I heard my daughter say that. I couldn't find anything to say to her when I thought of Yi Tian, the man who made my life miserable... Well, if I compare him to my boss, he's not more handsome than him.
In fact, I've never seen anyone as handsome as the boss. And he's such a kind and strong person, nothing compares to him at all.
"Yes, sweetheart, your dad is kind and handsome."
"Really, Mom?"
"Yes."
"But when will he come to visit us?"
Xia Wan'er answered sadly, "Well, he's very busy, my dear."
Yan Ran responded firmly, "Alright, Yan Ran will always wait for him." I felt sad when I heard my daughter say that.
In truth, I have no hope left for Yi Tian's return. He wasn't someone I loved; I feel disgusted by him. But for my daughter, I wish he'd come back, I'd do anything for my little angel...
"Alright, let's go to a hotel and rent a room, and tomorrow we'll look for a house to live in."
"Yes, Mom. Will you work tomorrow?"
"Yes, why?"
"Can I go with you?"
"Alright, you can come with me."
"Thank you, Mom."
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### ☜ Shanghai ☞
Xun Zui's Residence
"My lady, the Jiu family refused to hand over Lin Fan to us and said that as long as the Jiu family is alive, nothing will happen to him."
Xun Zui smiled sadistically and said, "Alright, sell all the shares we own in the Jiu family's company. Once it's done, release all the information about Jiu Wan's drug deals and smuggling. After their shares drop, monopolize all their stocks and wait for my orders."
"Yes, my lady." The maid left Xun Zui's residence and headed to the company.
Xun Zui laughed maniacally and said, "Jiu Wan, do you think I can't fight your family? I won't forgive anyone who dares to mock my beloved Alex." Then she took out her phone and made a call.
| "Hello, my lady." |
"Gather 400 people and spread them out in all the Jiu family's hideouts and wait for my orders to attack."
| "Yes, my lady." |
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