Snowflakes danced in the air, and in this world draped in silver, a serene manor stood quietly.
The red brick walls of the manor were gently covered with a thin layer of white snow, and the warm colors that peeked through the cracks in the bricks looked especially cozy in the cold.
Rows of icicles hang beneath the pointed gray tiles, occasionally piercing through the clouds and shining on them, sparkling with dazzling light, as if inlaid with countless diamonds.
On either side of the manor's gate, two stone lions, draped in snow-white robes, appear even more majestic and dignified. They silently guard the manor's tranquility and purity, making the manor appear even more noble and solemn.
Inside, a huge fireplace roars in the center of the living room, its flames leaping and reflecting on the antique furniture and tapestries, casting warm and soft light that contrasts sharply with the cold outside.
Beautiful frost flowers condensed on the windowpanes, each window like an exquisite picture frame, capturing the stunning snow scene outside.
The room was heated to its maximum. The meticulous Mr. Xiao, who adhered to the principle of "a head may be cut off, but the hairstyle must not be messed up; blood may flow, but the leather shoes must be polished," took off his equally exquisite suit and changed into a carefully matched light casual outfit.
A light blue workwear jacket, a white sweatshirt, and loose white casual pants.
The original silver-rimmed glasses were replaced with a pair of artistic black-rimmed glasses, simple yet elegant.
This fresh and casual outfit makes her look completely different from her usual aloof, restrained, and unapproachable demeanor.
At this moment, it's like a mountain stream, a bright moon and a gentle breeze, full of youthful energy.
After all, he is only a seventeen-year-old boy, and there are still six months until he turns eighteen and becomes an adult.
However, the methods and aura that he was forced to cultivate from the outside world often make people forget his real age.
Perhaps he had caught a cold while out, for he was sitting on a low-key yet luxurious European-style sofa, coughing lightly.
Lu Zhufeng, still wearing a black suit, stood nervously to the side, watching him with considerable concern.
Xiao Wujie, whose name means "without calamity," implies that he will be free from disasters and calamities and have a smooth life.
However, fate seemed to be too harsh on him. Instead of letting him be free from disasters and have everything go smoothly, it tripped him up at every turn, making him suffer too much hardship that he shouldn't have had to endure.
Lu Zhufeng and Xiao Wujie's relationship was not simply that of master and servant; they had a life-or-death bond.
For him, Xiao Wujie was the benefactor of his life, and the person he would do everything in his power to protect.
He was a few years older than Xiao Wujie and had been by Xiao Wujie's side for a long time. He knew how much suffering Xiao Wujie had endured.
In the early years, it was alright to have Chu Liyue by his side, but in recent years, he has been supporting the world all by himself, becoming increasingly lonely, and his already poor health has deteriorated further.
A few days ago, the poison suddenly flared up, almost scaring him half to death.
Lu Zhufeng saw this and became even more anxious.
"Should we have the doctor come and check me out?" he asked tentatively in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wujie waved his hand lightly, coughed a few times, and asked:
"Has everything been cleared?"
"It's all been cleared out. All the companies on the surface have been acquired, and any disobedient ones behind the scenes have been eradicated. There are virtually no threats left here."
"Um……"
"It can be considered that the years of planning and investment have not been in vain..."
The man lowered his eyes slightly and murmured softly.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhufeng was filled with emotion and admired the stunningly beautiful but sickly man before him immensely.
Five years ago, when Chu Liyue left, her businesses and influence were already a major force in Ice City, but she still had many rivals, and some hidden forces were even more powerful.
After Chu Liyue left, Xiao Wujie took over. At that time, Xiao Wujie was only twelve years old, and no one believed that such a child could support such a deeply entrenched power.
Everyone scoffed at it and secretly sabotaged it, trying to swallow this behemoth whole.
However, no one expected that this sickly child of only twelve years old, with the trust left by Chu Liyue, would quickly integrate internal forces with swift and bloody methods, maneuver among various forces, and continuously grow stronger, using the strategy of alliances to dismantle and defeat those covetous opponents one by one.
Now, all the opponents have been defeated, and the power left behind by Chu Liyue has grown to an immeasurable level.
Xiao Wujie is the uncrowned king of this Ice City, wielding absolute power.
It's no exaggeration to say that if Xiao Wujie coughed, the entire Ice City would tremble!
Not only in this Ice City, but Xiao Wujie has already extended his reach beyond the Ice City.
Even Chu Liyue's rise to power in the capital and the clearing of obstacles could not have been without Xiao Wujie's help.
Perhaps even Chu Liyue herself didn't know just how unfathomable the "good baby" in her eyes truly was.
The two were lost in their own thoughts, and the villa fell silent for a moment.
Suddenly, a servant bowed and walked quickly over, holding a vibrating cell phone in both hands, and respectfully handed it to Xiao Wujie.
When he saw the message from the person on his phone, a different kind of light appeared in Xiao Wujie's usually calm eyes.
He immediately took the phone and answered the call.
A cool, mature female voice immediately came from the phone, but with much more softness and warmth.
"Ah Jie, have you been behaving well lately?"
"Yes, sister."
At this moment, Xiao Wujie's voice was like a babbling brook flowing through the mountains, clear and melodious yet with a touch of softness.
She's completely different from her previous aloof and indifferent self!
Upon hearing the sound, Lu Zhufeng suddenly looked up, his face blank, before lowering his head again.
Although I've heard it countless times, I still can't help but break down every time I hear it.
He was really curious whether the two of them were wearing voice changers.
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