Super War God in the City

Aunt Wang opened the door, and Ling Fan's words left her feeling inexplicably uneasy. Could he have overheard her phone conversation? Impossible!

"Aunt Wang, is Mingyue here?" A well-dressed, scholarly-looking young man appeared at the door, smiling.

"Ah, Young Master Ye, what a coincidence you came today; Mingyue just got back!" Aunt Wang forced a laugh, her face betraying a hint of unease.

The young man was followed by a stern-faced bodyguard in a black suit, incongruously holding a bouquet of flowers.

Shangguan Yue turned to see the visitor and frowned immediately, "Ge Chengye?"

"Haha, Miss Mingyue, I finally caught you today. You've been away while I visited several times, specially inviting renowned doctors to treat your mother's illness!

Yesterday, Aunt Wang mentioned you would return today, so I took the liberty of visiting. I hope it wasn't too presumptuous!" Ge Chengye said courteously.

"Heizi, give the flowers to Aunt Wang, and later put them in my mother's bedroom to freshen the air!" Ge Chengye instructed his bodyguard.

Aunt Wang understood the gesture and hastily agreed, "Yes, miss, Young Master Ye has really put a lot of effort into the lady's illness, often bringing renowned doctors to visit. I believe with Young Master Ye's efforts, the lady will recover soon!"

Li Shishi snorted softly from the side, clearly unimpressed, and turned her head away. So, the so-called Young Master Ye that Ling Fan had mentioned was Ge Chengye—she knew him well, as he had been eyeing Shangguan Yue for quite some time.

Moreover, her so-called fiancé was this very Young Master Ge's elder brother. Therefore, Li Shishi had no fondness for the people of the Ge family.

Ge Chengye had expected Shangguan Yue to be moved by his gesture, but instead, after hearing his and Aunt Wang's conversation, Shangguan Yue's expression darkened immediately.

"Aunt Wang, what is this? I left my mother in your care—is this how you look after her? Allowing just anyone to come into contact with her? I even suspected my mother was poisoned!" Shangguan Yue rebuked Aunt Wang coldly.

She felt nothing for Ge Chengye, who had openly and covertly shown his pursuit of her. It irritated her especially that he arrived just as she entered the house, particularly in front of Ling Fan.

"Miss, I...." Aunt Wang's face showed her panic. Did Shangguan Yue actually know her mother was poisoned?

Ge Chengye's face also turned ugly, his voice deepening, "I have only had the best intentions towards Mingyue, yet it feels like Mingyue sees only the gutter. I don't quite understand your words. Are you suspecting I had a hand in harming your mother?

I, Ge Chengye, am a well-respected man in Danyang. I can guarantee with my integrity that I harbored no ill intentions toward your mother!"

"Miss, have you been listening to rumors? How could I possibly harm the lady? Young Master Ye is not that kind of person. What would he gain from it?" Aunt Wang hastily explained.

Then, she secretly glanced at Ling Fan sitting quietly to the side. He seemed to exude a sinister aura, almost as if his words were what made Shangguan Yue so suspicious, especially the cryptic things he said when he opened the door.

Shangguan Yue's heart constricted, and she suddenly came to her senses. She then remembered Ge Chengye's status. The Ge family were the wealthiest in Danyang, their influence and power no joke. Ling Fan's words had unsettled her earlier, making her overly suspicious. She almost offended Ge Chengye inadvertently.

"I apologize, my mind has been troubled lately. I hope you won't take it to heart!" After a moment's contemplation, Shangguan Yue's tone softened.

In the past, although she was not fond of him, she would have politely indulged Ge Chengye and not offended him. But with Ling Fan by her side, she felt naturally more emboldened.

"Let it be. As long as my mother can be cured, it doesn't matter. I won't be staying here much longer anyway!" Shangguan Yue mused internally, not bothering to dwell on the past any longer.

As a woman alone and unsupported, even if she uncovered something, what could she do about it? Not to mention others, just take the Ge Family. Even if Ge Chengye was doing something behind the scenes, she was powerless against it.
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On the plane, Ling Fan had already discussed it with her. Once her mother was healed, they would go to Binzhou together, where Ling Fan's influence could ensure their safety.

She had made up her mind too—once her mother recovered, she would leave Danyang immediately. To hell with the Ge Family; she wouldn't let herself be constrained by them anymore.

As for Aunt Wang, since Ling Fan had hinted, whether there was a problem or not, she decided not to employ her anymore.

"Ha ha! No worry, I can understand your feelings! I believe your aunt will recover soon. I am actively contacting some foreign experts!" Ge Chengye said with a smile, although a flash of displeasure crossed the depths of his eyes.

He then looked towards Li Shishi standing nearby. Having Li Shishi here was no surprise to him; the two were close friends after all, and moreover, Li Shishi was the woman his elder brother fancied!

With a smile in his eyes, he said, "Sister-in-law, when are you setting the wedding date with my elder brother? I can't wait to attend the wedding feast!"

Li Shishi, visibly annoyed, retorted, "Stop calling me that. This is unfounded as of now. Go bother Mingyue about this instead. Don't concern yourself with my affairs with your elder brother!"

"Ha ha, you are right, sister-in-law. Since we'll be family sooner or later, there's no need to be shy!" Ge Chengye chuckled softly.

His gaze swept over Ling Fan, who he dismissed without so much as a full glance, summing up his cheap street goods attire as being worth less than one of his own briefs. A country bumpkin—assessment complete!

"Did you want to talk to me about something?" Shangguan Yue left the dining table and headed toward the couch.

"Aunt Wang, clean up the table!"

Ling Fan, having had his fill of food and drink, stretched lazily and found a corner to sit down. He was just here to heal and save people. He had no interest in getting involved in Shangguan Yue's personal issues.

Plus, it was clear that Young Master Ye was here to pursue Shangguan Yue, and he had no desire to be a third wheel, so he stayed away from the duo.

However, the guy earlier seemed to have called Li Shishi 'sister-in-law.' Since he had previously agreed to pretend to be her boyfriend to shield her, now that he had run into her, he had to learn something, right? Knowing your adversary is the key to victory!

Glancing at Li Shishi who was walking over, he curiously asked, "Say, aren't you going to introduce me to your fiancé? He seems to be quite influential!"

Li Shishi sat next to Ling Fan and, casting a glance at the slightly distant Ge Chengye, who was sweet-talking Shangguan Yue, said impatiently, "What influence? He just has some stinking money. Hey, don't tell me you're scared!"

"Ah, just getting informed—I have to consider the cost-effectiveness, you know! In case he's too tough, I'd know when to back off!" Ling Fan joked.

Li Shishi suddenly became a bit frantic upon hearing this and whispered, "Come on, aren't you a man? Stand by your word. I despise you!"

Ge Chengye, who was chatting with Shangguan Yue, inadvertently caught Ling Fan's actions. He saw Ling Fan and Li Shishi whispering to each other like a couple, playfully bickering in an overly familiar manner!

Wrong, rather say, it was quite frivolous.

Ge Chengye immediately felt a surge of anger. That little pretty boy was making moves on his future sister-in-law right in front of him!

"Mingyue, what does that guy do!" Ge Chengye pointed towards Ling Fan and asked sharply.