"Oh my, you're finally back! What happened? Did you find out what we wanted to know?" Xia Shuqin eagerly stepped forward and asked with a look of anticipation.

Her voice trembled slightly with excitement.

Xia Shuyu nodded with a gloomy expression and slowly said, "We heard the whole story. Guo Guanghua and Zhao Guodong actually met for the first time today..." Her voice was low, as if filled with endless worry.

Xia Tao quickly stepped forward and considerately poured a cup of steaming water for each of them. He quietly handed one of the cups to his younger sister and said softly with concern, "Xiao Wan, it's so cold outside. Are you freezing? Quickly drink some hot water to warm yourself up!"

His eyes were filled with tenderness, like a knight protecting his sister.

"Thank you for your concern, brother. I'm almost frozen stiff!" Xia Wan chuckled as she took the water glass, a relaxed smile on her face.

And let me tell you, it's really cold. The cold wind feels like knives cutting into your face.

Actually, she wasn't that nervous.

After all, even if she were alone facing an opponent like Guo Guanghua, she was confident that she could handle it with ease.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, it seems that she doesn't need to take action herself at all. She only needs to use her brain to help with planning and provide some key information, which saves a lot of trouble.

After Xia Shuyu finished recounting everything they had heard, the chill that had gripped her like she was in an ice cellar gradually subsided.

The atmosphere in the ward grew increasingly heavy, as if the air itself had become thick and sticky.

At this moment, Xia Xiong asked with a suspicious look, "Wanwan, how exactly did you know about the existence of Guo's servants?"

Clearly, the question he raised was exactly the same as the doubts that Xia Shuyu had previously had.

It should be understood that the term "Guo's servant" was a closely guarded secret throughout the capital, known to very few people.

If it weren't for the few remaining servants of the Guo family being so skilled at hiding, how could Guo Guanghua have been allowed to act so recklessly and arrogantly in front of them?

Xia Wan was actually prepared for this question. She calmly brought up Guo Zheng from Yongmao County as a shield: "Over the years, Guo's servants have been secretly monitoring my father in Yongmao County. As you probably know, Guo Guanghua had already sent people to his door before you could take any action. And the two people who appeared at that time were undoubtedly Guo's servants."

Her tone was firm, as if she were recounting something perfectly ordinary.

Seeing the simultaneous look of astonishment on the faces of the three people before her, Xia Wan pressed her advantage, continuing, "However, the fates of these two are not good now. One of them is already dead, while the other has been successfully turned against us and has joined our side. As for the remaining one... oh right, it's Guo Guanghua's son, Guo Zhen. His legs have also been broken!"

Her voice carried a hint of pride, as if she were showing off her achievements to everyone.

After hearing Xia Wan's words, the expressions of Xia Xiong and his daughter Xia Shuyu changed rapidly, turning from green to white, like paint being stirred up in a palette.

When he looked at Xia Wan one last time, his eyes were filled with complex emotions that were hard to describe. There was surprise, admiration, and a hint of relief.

Xia Xiong now fully believed what his son had said earlier. Even though they had never acknowledged each other, Xia Wan could easily deal with Guo Guanghua. He looked at Xia Wan as if he saw the hope of the family.

Xia Shuqin took a deep breath, gave Xia Wan a thumbs-up with admiration, and exclaimed, "Wanwan, you are really amazing!" Her voice was full of heartfelt praise.

The atmosphere in the originally somewhat somber ward was instantly filled with an unusual excitement after a brief moment of astonishment.

Xia Xiong stood up excitedly and began pacing back and forth in the room. His footsteps were rapid and powerful, making a thumping sound on the floor.

His wrinkled face was now filled with deep thought. After a while, he stopped and said decisively, "Judging from the current situation, we must take the initiative to completely disrupt Guo Guanghua's plans for tomorrow and utterly destroy that so-called bullshit cooperation between those two!"

His eyes gleamed with determination, as if he had made up his mind.

A sharp glint flashed in Xia Wan's eyes, and she quickly interjected, "In my opinion, we can start by focusing on the key interests of their cooperation. Think about it, the reason Guo Guanghua and Zhao Guodong colluded is simply to join forces against our family."

Since that's the case, let's go with the flow and create a perfect opportunity for them! When the time is right, we can simply retaliate using the same methods they used against us! It's a classic case of 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth!'"

Her voice was clear and firm, like a bright lamp lit in the darkness.

After all, as the old proverb says, "There's no such thing as a thousand days of guarding against thieves if you're a thief yourself."

For those treacherous and cunning individuals like Guo Guanghua, simply resorting to passive defense will ultimately fail to completely eliminate the threat.

Therefore, Xia Wan has always held a firm belief—that one must never be soft-hearted when dealing with such evil people.

We must act decisively and deliver a fatal blow, ensuring that it can never cause trouble again and never recover! Only in this way can we ensure the safety and peace of ourselves and those around us.

However, Xia Shuyu gently shook her head, indicating that she reserved her opinion on Xia Wan's point of view.

Her brows were furrowed, and her eyes were filled with worry.

She knew all too well that Guo Guanghua wielded immense power, with numerous henchmen spread across the land. Especially his servants, each one utterly loyal to their master; trying to deal with him using the same methods would likely be no easy task.

In fact, it's not that there's absolutely no way to deal with Guo Guanghua, but it is indeed extremely difficult.

This head-on approach often leads to mutual destruction, the so-called "injuring the enemy a thousand while losing eight hundred of your own".

Such extreme strategies should not be adopted lightly unless absolutely necessary and when there is no other way out.

Upon hearing this, Xia Wan lowered her head slightly and pondered for a moment before speaking again: "Actually, before I came to Beijing, Guo Zheng revealed some important information to me. According to him, the number of Guo's servants is now very small, and he also told me in detail who they are. We might as well start our investigation from these aspects, and perhaps we can find a breakthrough."

Her tone was full of hope, trying to persuade everyone.

In any case, the Guo family's troubles must be resolved properly as soon as possible.

Only after handling this matter properly could Xia Wan return to Yongmao County with peace of mind. Her words surprised the others even more.

"Is the news reliable? It's said that the Guo family's servants are all very loyal. Wanwan, you haven't been deceived, have you?" Xia Xiong's voice was full of worry as he looked at Xia Wan with concern in his eyes.