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"Let's go inside and talk. With so many people standing around, others might think we're about to fight." Yan Kongyue also stepped in to smooth things over for Huo Jingyu. Throughout the journey, although Huo Jingyu had been joking around, Yan Kongyue had noticed the changes in him.
"Come on, let's go inside. The room is all set up," Lin Xiao said as he helped Lin Old Man into the hotel.
"Old man, it's all good!" Lin Old Man glanced down at his injured spot.
"Alright! Your precious granddaughter is really impressive!"
"Hmph! I told you, but you didn't believe me. Now you see!"
Not long after Lin Old Man arrived in Magic City, the Bai Family received news.
On a large ancient-style garden in Yu Bai Mountain on the outskirts of Ning Hai, lanterns were hung up, and every red lantern bore a large golden character for longevity.
"Ancestor, the old man from the Lin Family has arrived," said Bai Shi, the most trusted subordinate of Bai Family Head, standing respectfully with his head bowed.
"How many people did he bring with him?" Bai Yuan, the Bai Family Head, asked. His silver-white hair was styled into a bun on top of his head, and his snow-white beard matched his wrinkled face, giving him an air of immortality. However, the sharpness in his eyes made one uncomfortable.
"Just a few of his grandsons and some notable personnel; he didn't even bring bodyguards."
"Hmph, I really don't know if he's overly confident or just doesn't take us seriously," Bai Yuan scoffed.
"His grandsons arrived yesterday, and there was a little girl with them."
"A little girl? Could she be one of his grandsons' girlfriends?"
"Doesn't seem like it. She's quite young and pretty. Do you think she could be related to the rumors about the Seventh Bureau recently?"
"No way. She's just a little girl; how could the Seventh Bureau have anything to do with her?"
"However, there were indeed reports a few days ago that some of the Lin Family's young ones were seen in Yu Bei."
"Have we found out if they had any contact with Yu Bei or the National Security Bureau?" Bai Yuan looked suspiciously at Bai Shi.
"No. You know how tight-lipped the National Security Bureau is; if they don’t want us to know, we won’t find out anything."
"Forget it. Those few people aren't worth worrying about. This isn't the capital; I don't believe they can stir up any trouble here. How's the preparation for the Birthday Banquet going?"
"Everything is ready. Most of your invited guests have arrived; only a few families have contacted us and will be arriving in Ning Hai this morning."
"When will the Jiang Family's old man arrive?"
"The old man from Jiang Family is still hospitalized. He hasn't confirmed his attendance but said he would come if his health permits."
"It’s tough on him; he's been ill for so long!"
They had visited the hospital, and it was confirmed that Jiang Laoshengyi was indeed ill. His several sons and disciples kept vigil at the hospital every day, proving that the saying about doctors not being able to heal themselves was true.
Bai Yuan let out a heavy sigh. "Let's go see Shan'er!"
Bai Shan, the youngest son of the Bai Family Head, lay on the soft couch in the guest room, unconscious. He was so thin that he looked like nothing but skin and bones, his face devoid of any color.
Seeing his son's condition, Bai Yuan felt an unbearable ache in his heart. He had exhausted all possible remedies and consulted every doctor he could find, yet Bai Shan's condition continued to deteriorate. At this rate, it seemed unlikely he would survive for many more days.
"My dear son, don't worry. Your father won't let your suffering be in vain. Even if it comes to death, I'll ensure you have some company in the afterlife."
"Old Ancestor, should we prepare some poison just in case?"
"No," came the reply. The Lin Family held a special status; if we were to use poison, the Bai Family would find it hard to explain. However, if it were something else... Hmph! Even if they died in Ning Hai, it would have nothing to do with us. Besides, if the Bai Family intervened to save others, it would only be seen as a merit.
In recent days, whenever Bai Shi thought about this matter, his heart raced with anxiety. He had discussed it with the family head several times; the old man was quite confident in his strategy. Bai Shi dared not say much more for fear of upsetting him—he couldn't afford that kind of trouble.
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