Having obtained the secret to wealth, He Yunxiao's mood brightened considerably.
He had already devised a battle plan: to portray himself as a pitiful playboy trapped in darkness but yearning for the light, so that Fan Ziruo would extend a helping hand to him.
There's a saying that perfectly describes He Yunxiao's plan at this moment:
True hunters often appear as the prey!
While He Yunxiao and Fan Ziruo were strolling through the academy, in a corner of the academy, the eldest princess of Qi was trying to break through the predicament of the Meng family having no military power.
Meng Qingqian successfully met General Fan.
They first met on a path in the garden, but to be on the safe side, Fan Changshu found a secluded cottage in the garden.
With Jian Ling, a female swordswoman at the peak of the ninth rank, fully focused on guarding the area, it was impossible for anyone below the Grandmaster level to hear the conversation between Meng Qingqian and Fan Yu.
The two talked for about an hour.
Then, Meng Qingqian went out first.
Her facial expression didn't reveal the outcome of the conversation. However, her subsequent actions betrayed that their meeting had not gone well.
She stood at the door and said, "I will come again tomorrow."
Then, he led Jian Ling away without looking back.
Fan Changshu remained silent alone in the small house for a long time before finally going out. Within just one hour, he seemed to have aged considerably.
He had no desire to stay at the academy any longer, and since it was almost noon anyway, he decided to walk back to the Fan residence.
As soon as they came into view of the Fan residence, a young maidservant came up to them and said, "Master, a young master named Chu is looking for you."
Fan Changshu hadn't intended to think too much about it, but having just met the Princess, he couldn't help but overthink it. He subconsciously became cautious and nervous.
"Do you know Young Master Chu's full name?"
The maid said, "It seems his name is Chu Fan."
Chu Fan!
Others might not know who "Chu Fan" is, but Fan Changshu, Chu Tianzhu's trusted brother, knows it all too well.
"Chu Fan" is just a nickname. Chu Fan's real name, or more formally known name, is "Chu Xiong Ying." "Chu Fan" is a nickname, but it's also the name that Chu Tianzhu and his brothers call him most often in private. Only these few old brothers know that "Chu Fan" is actually "Chu Xiong Ying."
Chu Xiong Ying should be dead!
Fan Changshu calmed himself down and said, "You go ahead and do other things. If that young master asks again, just say I wasn't here."
The maid nodded and went to attend to other matters.
Even though Fan Changshu hadn't practiced martial arts for many years, his skills were still quite good. After all, he was a general who had fought life and death battles, and he could still control his body with ease.
Using his light-footed skills, he quietly approached the living room and peeked inside. He discovered that the man sitting upright exuded an unseen, chilling aura of swordsmanship. Though his appearance was not outstanding, his strength lay in his resolute and composed demeanor.
Fan Changshu had some doubts earlier, after all, it was really unlikely that Chu Fan could escape the pursuit as a young child.
But now, he has no doubts whatsoever.
This Chu Fan must be Chu Tianzhu's son.
Fan Changshu sighed. Over the years, he had deliberately ignored everything happening outside his window, whether it was the political situation or the martial arts world, he paid no attention to it and even deliberately avoided it.
Unexpectedly, even this couldn't escape the shadow of old stories.
The princess promised him great wealth and honor, which initially made Fan Changshu hesitate, but now that he saw Chu Fan's age, Fan Changshu made up his mind.
I will never leave the mountain, just for Chu Fan's life!
What's past is past and should be forgotten.
He looked even older now.
With his hands behind his back, his departing figure was desolate and forlorn.
He stood by the pond in the academy, looking at the crystal-clear water and murmured, "Let this old stone be buried under the mud and sand. If this old stone doesn't behave, all the fish in the pond will suffer."
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Fan Ziruo led He Yunxiao on a tour of the academy, but He Yunxiao dared not leave.
Just kidding, Fan Ziruo currently has a 76% favorability rating towards Chu Fan.
He Yunxiao was afraid that if he lost focus, Fan Ziruo's favorability towards Chu Fan would exceed 80, which would be the end of him. He could only wait for Chu Xiaoxiao's woodcutter's axe.
Fortunately, Chu Fan didn't go too far. Around noon, Chu Fan got up to take his leave, saying, "I've troubled your esteemed residence today. I'll come again tomorrow."
Judging from Chu Fan's expression, it seems he won't give up until he sees Fan Yu.
He Yunxiao could understand Chu Fan's feelings very well; avenging his father was a matter of utmost importance to him.
It's a pity that He Yunxiao, who had read the novel, didn't know who the murderer was who caused the Chu family's massacre. Otherwise, he would have just told Chu Fan directly, saving him from bothering Ziruo every day.
As noon approached, the maids in the Fan household began preparing lunch.
Seeing that Chu Fan had left, He Yunxiao saw no need to stay.
He Yunxiao is very self-aware.
Staying for a meal is something you absolutely shouldn't do when your relationship level is only 20.
Many things can only be done when there is a high level of favorability. For example, with his relationship with Du Yinyun, which has a favorability rating of 95, He Yunxiao can practically do whatever he wants.
He Yunxiao got up to take his leave, and because of his status, Fan Ziruo could not neglect him, so she had to get up to see him off.
Du Meimei naturally wanted to send off her good young master as well, so she followed behind Fan Ziruo.
The three of them had just stepped out of the house and taken a few steps when a maidservant said, "Miss, Master wants you to come over immediately."
Fan Ziruo had no choice but to say, "Yinyun, could you see Young Master He off for me?"
Du Yinyun remained calm and said, "Okay."
Du Yinyun was familiar with the Fan residence, so instead of leading He Yunxiao through the academy and out the main gate, she took a small gate that was quite close to the Fan residence area within the academy.
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