Xia Chao gave an unexpected "Oh?" and said, "To be honest, I thought you would say that Feng Guang is a silly girl. After all, my daughter has been well protected by me and A Ci. Almost everyone who has met her says that she is not like my daughter. She doesn't have my ruthlessness, nor does she have the ability to scheme against people."
“Feng Guang isn’t stupid, she just… lives in her own world. Her world is different from ours; there are no conspiracies or backstabbing there.” A genuine warmth appeared in Ji Mian’s eyes.
This is something he should have figured out a long time ago.
Xia Chao's eyes were sharp as an eagle's. "Then tell me, if someone wants to step into this glamorous world, should I, as their father, stop them?"
"should."
This was the second answer that surprised Xia Chao, so he continued, "Why?"
"Because if we don't stop it, the beautiful world might be stained black."
"But some people, who are clearly aware of their own limitations, still try to take advantage of the situation."
"Because of self-awareness, one cannot overcome the possessiveness hidden deep in one's bones."
Xia Chao narrowed his eyes, finally showing anger. "Ji Mian, are you publicly declaring war on me?"
"I dare not, I was just telling my father the truth."
Ji Mian remained calm and composed. In comparison, Xia Chao, who revealed his emotions, seemed to have lost a point. But this was not Xia Chao's fault. Anyone would be furious if they heard that an arrogant man wanted to lay a hand on their daughter, especially with such infuriating words.
Xia Chao's expression turned cold. "The men I sent out responded. They found Li Bai in a room, but Li Bai is already dead."
Ji Mian remained calm and composed. "Is that so?"
Li Bai, whose eyes had been gouged out and whose flesh looked as if it had been torn apart by something, was still a sight to behold. Even though the people of the Xia Dynasty had seen many bloody scenes, they were still terrified, and then disgusted.
Unsurprisingly, the first person Xia Chao thought of who would do this was Ji Mian.
Xia Chao said, "I heard that you had your own laboratory two years ago, and you sell the products you develop to some influential people. So, I have reason to believe that you also have a network of connections."
Ji Mian said modestly, "I'm not even as good as my father."
"At your age, with what you've achieved so far, Ji Mian, you are indeed a remarkable person."
"Thank you for the compliment, Father."
Xia Chao sneered at his repeated agreement, "Back in the orphanage, I didn't like what was in your eyes. At that time, I felt that you weren't like a child, but rather like a cunning politician."
"But my father still took me back to the Xia family."
Xia Chao laughed, "There's nothing I can do. Feng Guang took a liking to you at first sight. You know I never refuse her requests."
Ji Mian smiled and said, "Feng Guang is a good child."
"Fengguang is indeed a good girl. Otherwise, why would you like her so much now, if you hated her so much at the beginning?"
Ji Mian looked up.
"Surprised? Ha... No need to be surprised. There's nothing in the Xia family that can escape my eyes." Xia Chao sneered. "Including that night, why did Feng Guang suddenly go out? Do you really think I didn't know it was because of Ji You? I didn't touch Ji You, not because of you, nor because of any so-called family affection we've developed over the years, but because Feng Guang didn't want me to hurt her. Ji Mian, tell me, why would Feng Guang protect Ji You so much?"
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