In the car, Xu Fan was silent, seemingly pondering his next move.

Gongsun Qin sat in the passenger seat, looking at his concerned expression, she couldn't help but frown.

To tell the truth, she greatly admired Xu Fan.

Despite a series of setbacks, he hadn't collapsed, and was even able to remain incredibly calm. If it were her, she might have broken down long ago.

This fellow's resilience really exceeded her expectations.

But no matter what, he had gotten into big trouble. Having returned to Yunsheng Villa, Gongsun Qin spoke as soon as Xu Fan parked the car, "Xu Fan, why don't you come back to Yuehua Nunnery with me? My master might be able to help you."

The power of Situ Jing was far superior to both her and Xu Fan; unless her master took action personally, Gongsun Qin thought Xu Fan stood no chance.

It was foolish to knowingly engage in a futile effort. Gongsun Qin kindly reminded him.

"No need."

Xu Fan shook his head, declining Gongsun Qin's goodwill.

If he needed help, couldn't he find it himself?

A true man stands tall under the heavens; Xu Fan always preferred to handle his own issues without involving others.

The grudge with Han Dongxu, he would avenge it himself.

Indeed, in terms of power, he was far from Situ Jing's match, but Xu Fan refused to simply concede defeat.

Even an ant can shake a tree; it was not utterly without possibility.

He didn't believe he would fall here.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Fan turned to look at Gongsun Qin beside him.

"Qin Er, can I have a hug?"

"What?"

Xu Fan's sudden request startled Gongsun Qin!

What was this guy trying to do?

Instinctively, Gongsun Qin's hand moved toward the car door handle.

She really didn't understand why he suddenly wanted to take advantage of her.

Now with a wary look on her face, she thought to herself that if he dared to do anything inappropriate, she would kill him on the spot!

"Forget it, pretend I never said that..."

Seeing her defensive posture, Xu Fan sighed disappointingly and got out of the car.

At that moment, Gongsun Qin watched Xu Fan walk toward the villa and couldn't help but feel that his figure seemed lonely.

He bore the expectations of so many, and had never bent his back in submission.

He wasn't made of iron, after all; when alone, didn't he long for a shoulder to lean on for a while?

Thinking of the setbacks he had just faced, Gongsun Qin felt somewhat guilty.

The guy really needed comfort at this time; was she being too heartless?

"Hey! Wait up..."

After taking a deep breath, Gongsun Qin got out of the car and chased after him.

"What is it?"

By that time, Xu Fan had stopped walking and turned his head to look back.

"..."

Indeed, just as she had thought, he looked extremely exhausted.

He was barely twenty years old; many men his age were not even fully into society yet, but he was shouldering such pressure...

Gongsun Qin took a deep breath and said, "Seeing you so pitiable, I'll lend... lend you my shoulder for you to lean on."

Having said that, Gongsun Qin assumed a demeanor willing to face death.

You have to understand, she had never been so intimately close to a man before.

"Qin Er, you're really kind."

Not one to be polite, Xu Fan walked right up and gave Gongsun Qin a bear hug.

In an instant, Gongsun Qin was petrified, not daring to move.

Smelling his breath so close, her cheeks flushed red in a flash.

"He's just seeking comfort, don't overthink it!"

Her mind was as tangled as a mess of threads, and Gongsun Qin hurriedly began to recite the Lotus Sutra in her heart.

"Hello."

As she strove to calm her mind, Xu Fan's voice suddenly rang in her ear.

Gongsun Qin couldn't help but open her eyes curiously.

"What...what's wrong?"

"Next time, don't wrap your chest, it hinders development."

She asked curiously and then heard Xu Fan earnestly advise her.

Immediately after, Xu Fan walked straight towards the villa's gate.

"Ahhh! Bastard! I'm going to kill you!"

Gongsun Qin was stunned for half a second before quickly realizing what had happened!

This guy had taken the opportunity to spy on her!

She instantly ran after Xu Fan.

"Stop! Stop right there!"

She had intended to give Xu Fan a good lesson once she caught up, but suddenly, as if thinking of something, Gongsun Qin sulkily dismissed the idea.

"This woman..."

Xu Fan watched and couldn't help but laugh.

How could he not see that the woman was worried her whining and fussing would impact his upcoming plans?

"I was just telling you, pity can be feigned, so don't be too quick to trust in the future."

Xu Fan didn't feel pitiable at all right now. Whether it was Ye Chongshan or Situ Jing, whatever they took from him, given time, he would take it all back.

And when that time came, he wouldn't forget to claim their interest.

"Alright, thanks for accompanying me this far."

It was hard to tell whether Gongsun Qin was just straightforward or something else. But now, with disaster looming over him, not only did she not scurry away, but she actually stayed by his side, wanting to help.

Could this be what the Buddhist Sect means by universally saving all beings?

Shaking his head, Xu Fan greeted Gongsun Qin and then entered the room by himself.

He thought it over, calming down, considering his next strategy.

Unfortunately, as much as he wanted to have some peace, there always seemed to be someone determined not to let him have his way.

It was probably Ye Chongshan starting another move. Not long after Xu Fan returned to his room, the phone calls started coming in one after another.

Not just from people in Shanghai, even Xiao Lan called, inquiring about the seriousness of the situation.

The concern of everyone warmed Xu Fan's heart.

Not wanting to worry them too much, Xu Fan responded with a smile, brushing it off.

"It's alright, Lan sister, don't worry, I'll be careful."

After finishing the call with Lan sister and before he could put down the phone, it rang again.

Slightly amused, Xu Fan saw who was calling this time.

It was a call from Old Master Li.

He guessed that the Ye Family's recent actions in Shanghai had caught his attention.

"What's up? Old Master, are you also planning to comfort me with a few words?"

As he answered the call, Xu Fan teased jokingly.

On the other end of the phone, Old Master Li was momentarily at a loss for words...

He found that the words he had prepared suddenly seemed pointless.

"You little rascal, you sure take things easy..."

After laughing and scolding, Old Master Li discarded the comforting yet not overly pitiful words he had prepared beforehand.

Bearing what others cannot bear, achieving what others cannot achieve.

With such resilience in this young man, Old Master Li believed he wouldn't disappoint the expectations placed on him.

"Alright, if you've got time, come over to my place later."

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