"Don't blame the master for being heartless. If he had any other options, he wouldn't have just stood by and watched his wife and son-in-law get into trouble."

The butler spoke up to explain on behalf of Old Master Nie.

Ouyang Yunruo said, "I understand. Butler, please open the door so we can go in and talk."

Upon hearing this, the butler realized that he had been so engrossed in talking that he had forgotten to speak.

He then immediately opened the door and went inside.

As the two entered the villa, Ouyang Yunruo felt that after more than a year, the room was completely different from what it used to be.

Ouyang Yunruo asked in confusion, "Where are the servants?"

The housekeeper smiled wryly, "They've all been laid off. The old man and his family don't like having too many people in the house. Now, apart from the old maid who cooks and cleans, there's no one else in the house."

What the butler didn't say was that Nie Bin's personality had changed drastically since he became a cripple. He would often get angry at the servants for no reason, and even beat them up. That's why the old man dismissed them all.

Ouyang Yunruo nodded.

Then, the butler led Ouyang Yunruo to a guest room on the first floor.

Upon reaching the door, the butler stopped, turned around, and explained to Ouyang Yunruo, "The old master is inside. Miss Ruo, please go in."

Ouyang Yunruo: "Why does Grandpa live here?"

She remembered that the old man used to live in the large room upstairs.

The housekeeper said, "The old man asked to move downstairs himself, saying it would be more convenient to go out that way. The upstairs is now occupied by... your uncle."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Yunruo nodded.

Then he knocked on the door, and a very old voice came from inside.

"Come in."

Ouyang Yunruo nodded to the butler before going inside.

Upon entering, Ouyang Yunruo noticed that the room was much dimmer. It took her a while to adjust before she saw Grandpa Nie reading a book next to a wall of books.

Old Master Nie had just finished reading the book in his hand and, thinking the person who came in was the butler, slowly began to speak.

Who rang the doorbell?

“It’s me, Grandpa,” Ouyang Yunruo said, looking at Grandpa Nie.

Upon hearing the sound, Old Master Nie could hardly believe what he had heard. He quickly turned his head to look, and in doing so, he fell to the ground.

Ouyang Yunruo exclaimed, "Grandpa!"

They quickly stepped forward to help Grandpa Nie up.

After standing up, Grandpa Nie's eyes never left Ouyang Yunruo.

He was so resolute in what he did back then; he had already decided that Ouyang Yunruo would never acknowledge him again.

Grandpa Nie looked at Ouyang Yunruo, who was unharmed, and said, "Ruoruo, it really is you who has returned."

Ouyang Yunruo nodded, "It's me, Grandpa."

"Come, Grandpa, let me help you sit down."

On the sofa,

After Old Master Nie sat down, he looked at Ouyang Yunruo, who had become much more mature and composed, and felt very gratified and satisfied.

Indeed, after experiencing so much, everyone has grown a lot since then.

"Ruoruo, how have you been these past few days?"

Ouyang Yunruo said, "I'm fine, Grandpa."

Suddenly realizing something, Grandpa Nie hurriedly said, "Ruo Ruo, you should leave immediately! Since you seem to be doing well abroad, why are you coming back now?"

Lancheng is no longer the Lancheng it once was; you'll only suffer injustice if you come back.

Ouyang Yunruo was once the most famous socialite in Lancheng, but ever since the Ouyang family ran into trouble, now anyone in Lancheng who mentions the Ouyang family is met with scorn and abuse.

Nie Bin is no longer the same as before. Since Nie Bin became a cripple, the Nie family has declined day by day and is no longer what it used to be.

Those upper-class people who fawn over the powerful and flatter the weak would probably ridicule and despise Ouyang Yunruo endlessly if they saw her.

He failed to protect his daughter, and now he absolutely cannot allow his granddaughter to suffer any harm.

"Ruo Ruo, before everyone knows you're back, you should leave quickly, the farther the better."

Grandpa Nie got up and pushed Ouyang Yunruo away.

Ouyang Yunruo grabbed Grandpa Nie's arm and said, "Grandpa, I'm not planning to leave this time!"

Grandpa Nie was taken aback and said anxiously, "Why are you staying here? Those people will definitely not let you go."

"I can no longer protect your mother; I absolutely cannot stand by and watch something happen to you!"

Ouyang Yunruo said calmly, "Grandpa, I am no longer the person I was a year ago who could be bullied by anyone. To be honest, I came back this time to avenge my parents and the Nie family."

Grandpa Nie stared blankly at Ouyang Yunruo before him, then realized what he meant and said, "Silly child, your parents and I don't want you to be like this. As long as you live well, that will be the greatest comfort to us."

“Grandpa, but I can’t let go!” Ouyang Yunruo said. “For the past year, I have been striving for this goal every day. Now that I have the ability, how could I possibly give up?”

"Grandpa, if you want to give me a better chance of winning, hand over the [Dark Wolf] to me!"

Grandpa Nie was taken aback upon hearing this and asked in confusion, "How did you know?"

It's important to know that he didn't talk to her about these things, and he didn't mention them specifically to his daughter.

Ouyang Yunruo said, "Grandpa, don't worry about how I know, just tell me if you're willing or not."

Grandpa Nie looked at Ouyang Yunruo for a long time, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Alright, I'm entrusting Dark Wolf to you, but you must protect yourself in everything you do."

“I know, better safe than sorry,” Ouyang Yunruo said.

Grandpa Nie nodded, then, as if remembering something, asked, "What are you planning to do?"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Yunruo sneered, "Grandpa, I've already taken action. I believe that bitch will find out soon."

Otherwise, why would she come back now?

...

Ten hours later.

Ye Mohan's private jet landed at Lancheng Airport.

Perhaps worried that turbulence might affect Jian Yixue, Ye Mohan deliberately made the plane fly more steadily, which took longer.

As soon as the plane came to a stop, Dongfang Tinglan couldn't wait to get out of the cabin, with Gong Beize following closely behind.

Returning to her homeland, Dongfang Tinglan felt that even the air she breathed was exceptionally sweet, and that the breeze that blew by was a sign of her affection.

Jian Yixue and Ye Mohan got off the plane behind the two.

Seeing Dongfang Tinglan not far away, Jian Yixue couldn't help but sigh, "People always say there's no place like home, and now it seems that's true."

The mother seemed even happier as soon as she stepped into Lanzhou.

Ye Mohan looked ahead and said, "Of course it is, but wherever Xue'er is, that is home."

Jian Yixue smiled upon hearing this.

Suddenly, an urgent ringing broke the peace.

Jian Yixue took out her phone, glanced at it, then frowned and answered, "Old Cheng?"

"Master, something terrible has happened!"