Chapter 570: Chapter 570 Meeting the Parents_1 Chapter 570: Chapter 570 Meeting the Parents_1 “`
“Wait a moment while I sort this out.”
The shocking news brought by Brother Butler was, without a doubt, quite alarming.
Realizing that this person had no guts to joke about such matters, Fu Qian realized something was eerie.
“Seven times one is seven, eight times one is eight, nine times one is nine… Based on my calculations, you’re not looking to settle accounts but to renege on them.”
The next moment, Fu Qian stared at Brother Butler with a decidedly unfriendly expression.
…
No doubt, those who can serve as butlers are quite shrewd, and confronted with the pressure of a Fifth Phase seeking payment, this one broke out in sweat.
“I… was just speculating wildly, I don’t understand the specific situation, but the Old Master is indeed very anxious. He disregarded Miss Wen’s objections and sent me here to wait,” the butler explained.
So it is Old Master Wen’s problem?
From his explanation, Fu Qian was able to extract a bit of useful information.
And his performance was undeniably different from the image Fu Qian had of him.
Could it be that the actual protagonist of this script isn’t Wen Li, but her father?
“The return of a business tycoon, discovering his daughter threatened by villains, erupts in anger and prepares to crush the opponent with money?”
This development was not entirely unacceptable.
“Then let’s go.”
Looking at the sincerely frightened Brother Butler, Fu Qian realized this man couldn’t offer much valuable information anymore and gestured for him to lead the way.
…
Riding in a car driven by the butler himself, Wen Li’s residence in Shangjing quickly came into view.
Compared to Fu Qian’s last visit, the place was noticeably busier, with many new faces.
“Please follow me, the Old Masters are inside.”
Driving straight into the yard, Brother Butler efficiently led the way and signaled to Fu Qian to enter the destination on his own.
Miss Wen, your debt is getting bigger and bigger.
Fu Qian didn’t bother with pleasantries. He looked up at the building he hadn’t seen in many days and pushed the door open to enter.
…
The moment he entered, two pairs of eyes stared directly at him.
And as Fu Qian looked back, he found the long-missed Wen Xiuxian.
Compared to the last meeting, he still looked vigorous, with the passage of time leaving few traces on him.
Of course, after all, only less than half a year had actually passed.
Sitting next to Wen Xiuxian was a well-maintained lady of high society, with a gracefully appropriate smile, her eyes and eyebrows somewhat resembling Wen Li’s.
Wen Li herself was surprisingly not there, which suggested the situation was even more urgent than anticipated.
“Mr. Xun, please take a seat.”
It was evident Old Master Wen was not in the best of moods. He stared straight at Fu Qian for a few seconds, then greeted him with a somewhat hoarse voice.
Fu Qian nodded in acknowledgment and didn’t hesitate to sit down.
“I apologize for the urgency in asking you to come here.”
Watching Fu Qian’s actions, Wen Xiuxian’s face showed no sign of emotional change.
“Actually, the purpose of today’s meeting is quite simple, just to understand the situation between you and Wen Li.”
“How coincidental, that’s also why I’m here.”
Fu Qian responded just as sincerely.
…
“Wen Li mentioned before, she has received a lot of your care in Shangjing, and for that I am very grateful.”
Wen Xiuxian exhaled and expressed his gratitude quite earnestly.
“It was nothing.”
Fu Qian courteously deflected, watching and waiting for a few seconds, his brows visibly furrowed.
Is that it? Is there nothing more?
We are all veterans of the business world, where recognizing money over people is a basic principle. Isn’t there some practical gesture?
“Recently, Wen Li returned home very resistant to some of our arrangements,” Wen Xiuxian continued.
Unfortunately, just like his daughter, he made no mention of the crass subject of money.
“In the end, she even told us that she has someone she fancies in Shangjing.”
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“Given that I had never heard about this before, as a father, to say I am not worried would be a lie, so I especially came to confirm,”
“How does Mr. Fang view Wen Li?”
Was it really like that?
After listening to Wen Xiuxian’s description, Fu Qian nodded thoughtfully.
“How much money are you prepared to give?”
The next moment he looked directly at Wen Xiuxian and asked.
“What?”
Wen Xiuxian was obviously stunned, not understanding what Fu Qian meant.
“How much money are you prepared to give me so that I never see Wen Li again?”
Interest must always be fought for by oneself.
This…
After realizing what Fu Qian had asked, Wen Xiuxian’s expression became very colorful.
“It seems Mr. Fang has misunderstood.”
Seeing the atmosphere turn cold, the noblewoman beside him covered her mouth with a laugh, taking the opportunity to speak.
“We are certainly not those despicable parents from the legends; it’s merely out of concern for Little Li that we wanted to understand more about the situation…”
As she explained, she leaned in close to Wen Xiuxian’s ear and whispered something.
After taking a deep breath, he finally nodded stiffly.
“Mr. Fang, please come with me. Little Li has been waiting for you,”
After getting Wen Xiuxian’s consent, the noblewoman gracefully stood up, gesturing for Fu Qian to follow her.
“Please don’t mind the earlier words of Wen Li’s father; he’s typically anxious because he cares.”
“Oh, and I haven’t introduced myself yet, I am Zhuang Xinyu.”
“Wen Li’s mother?”
Finding her wording to be somewhat peculiar, Fu Qian thought for a moment and asked.
“No, her aunt.”
Zhuang Xinyu responded with a smile, then sighed softly, a hint of sadness in her expression.
“Wen Li’s mother passed away early.”
That explains it; no wonder they looked somewhat alike.
Fu Qian was not particularly interested in gossip about the wealthy, but could not help feeling that the situation was becoming increasingly strange.
“Little Li has been very determined about certain matters since coming home this time.”
“And as parents, it’s inevitable for us to become anxious, so we hope you can understand.”
“Little Li is inside; I won’t go in.”
After escorting Fu Qian to the destination, Zhuang Xinyu left quite straightforwardly.
“All right.”
After concluding the pleasantries, Fu Qian waited a few seconds before the tightly shut door.
A Fifth Phase Transcendent should surely notice if there was any disturbance outside; otherwise, there was no point in mixing in this world.
“I am truly sorry, Mr. Fang.”
Soon the door opened from the inside, and Wen Li emerged with a forced smile on her face.
“I’ve caused you trouble again.”
Good that you understand; so, Miss, what exactly are you made of? You managed to turn even a situation like the return of the Dragon King into this kind of mess?
Fu Qian sighed and walked in through the door that had been opened.
“It’s just that my father and aunt’s state has been rather strange, and we had no choice but to seek your help.”
“Did you notice it just now? I can’t confirm it with one hundred percent certainty right now because my abilities tell me they don’t have any obvious abnormalities, but they suddenly became frighteningly paranoid.”
“I should have given you a heads-up earlier, but I feared that if I left, their emotions wouldn’t calm down, and big issues might arise, so I didn’t dare to stray too far from them.”
“That’s also why I used this reason to lead them all the way to Shangjing.”
“Having interacted with them just now, do you feel there’s a problem?”
After a series of explanations, Wen Li locked eyes with Fu Qian,
“Yes.”