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After hearing Lu Jiutang's words, Xiao Yun found it hard to breathe.
He could completely imagine the request that Lu Jiutang was about to make.
Sure enough, Lu Jiutang took a deep breath and said, "My Cold Brow is as beautiful as a flower, but her biggest flaw is her overly kind and gentle nature. I worry that once I leave, she will be bullied by others. And Lily is too willful as well. So, Brother Xiao, I want to entrust both of them to you."
"This..."
Although Xiao Yun had anticipated what Lu Jiutang would say, he was caught off guard and momentarily speechless.
Cold Brow leaned against Lu Jiutang's side, her delicate face flushed to the roots of her ears. She lowered her head and bit her lip, her fragrant shoulders trembling as she tried to suppress her sobs.
Seeing her like this, she truly was a great beauty. This reminded Xiao Yun of a line from Dream of the Red Chamber: "Her skin is slightly plump, fitting her figure; her cheeks resemble fresh lychee, her nose like goose fat; gentle and silent, she is approachable."
What does it mean to entrust a woman to another man?
Xiao Yun furrowed his brows and stared intently at Lu Jiutang without speaking.
At this moment, Cold Brow faced the two men before her with a heart boiling like water, churning and agitated, yet she didn't know what to say.
This was not just about her; it also involved her daughter Lily.
If someone dared to attack Lu Jiutang in broad daylight, there was no guarantee that they wouldn't target herself and her daughter. Lu Jiutang's actions were not without reason.
He wanted to find a safe and warm haven for them where they could receive strong protection before leaving this world.
"Brother Xiao,"
Seeing Xiao Yun hesitating, Lu Jiutang's expression froze as he asked, "You... you don't want to fulfill the last request of a dying man?"
"Lu Ge," Xiao Yun glanced at Cold Brow beside him, who looked as pitiful as rain-soaked pear blossoms. He finally nodded and sighed, "I promise you. I will always ensure their safety!"
"Not just safety, but also their lives; and from now on, Cold Brow will be your woman!" Lu Jiutang said discontentedly.
Xiao Yun felt a jolt in his mind at those words. He never expected Lu Jiutang would say something like that in front of Cold Brow.
Lu Jiutang was straightforward and couldn't keep anything hidden in his heart. He always spoke candidly in front of friends, which Xiao Yun knew well, but surely he couldn't be so open as to give his own wife to another man!
"Liu Jiutang, don't..." Cold Brow, caught between shyness and pain, looked at her husband with tears streaming down her face, as if she could barely breathe.
Lu Jiutang reached out a hand affectionately to stroke his beloved wife's hair and smiled gently, "Mei, you don't need to say anything. Please trust your husband's judgment; the person I value will never be wrong!"
He then turned his gaze to Xiao Yun and said with a smile, "Brother, I'm counting on you!"
Faced with Lu Jiutang's pleading eyes, Xiao Yun felt he had no choice.
He couldn't let his beloved older brother leave this world with regrets. Xiao Yun understood that for a man of dignity to reach the point of entrusting his beloved wife to another man was to fall into an unspoken abyss; who would do such a thing?
At that moment, it felt as if thousands of steel knives were stabbing at Xiao Yun's heart. An unbearable pain settled like a mountain in his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.
"Lu Ge, I promise you!" Xiao Yun nodded, conflicted.
"Good, that's the spirit! My good brother, let's have one last drink."
Lu Jiutang laughed and turned to Cold Brow, saying, "Mei, get another cup; you should have one too!"
Cold Brow obediently fetched another cup. This time, Lu Jiutang took the wine bottle from her hands and poured a glass for Xiao Yun first, then poured one for Cold Brow and himself.
The wine bottle was nearly empty.
Lu Jiutang raised his glass and said to Xiao Yun and Cold Brow, "This drink is my toast to both of you!"
Xiao Yun and Cold Brow exchanged glances and shivered all over.
Especially Cold Brow, who trembled as if in spasms; some wine splashed out of her cup. She raised her other hand to wipe away her tears but instantly became teary-eyed again.
No matter how hard she tried to calm her emotions, her heart was still in a state of turmoil for a moment.
There was shyness, pain, and a sense of helplessness...
At this moment, the usually strong Lu Jiutang had tears welling up in his big eyes.
He knew very well how his wife felt at this moment!
Life and death, never to meet again.
Xiao Yun felt a pang in her heart.
The three exchanged tearful glances.
Xiao Yun stepped towards Cold Brow.
Cold Brow, trembling all over, moved towards Xiao Yun. Suddenly, she deeply bowed to Xiao Yun and choked out, “Xiao Yun, I entrust you to take care of my daughter Lily!”
“Sister-in-law, you are being too modest!” Xiao Yun said with a pained heart.
The two slowly turned to face Lu Jiutang.
Lu Jiutang suddenly threw his head back and laughed heartily, saying, “Good, let’s drink!”
The three raised their glasses simultaneously, clinking them together with a sound.
Gulp!
Xiao Yun and Cold Brow both drank the wine at the same time.
Smack!
Just as Lu Jiutang brought his cup to his lips, it slipped from his hand and fell.
The cup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.
In that moment, leaning against the sickbed, Lu Jiutang's smile slowly froze.
...
Two days later, Lu Jiutang's memorial hall was set up in the reception hall of Lu Manor.
In the center was a large black coffin, flanked by white drapes.
The once-mighty Grand Master of the Wolf Gang, Lu Jiutang, who had dominated the Galactic District, had finally completed his journey through life.
Just as when he was alive, Torpedo stood expressionless beside the coffin.
"Stupid brother-in-law, bad brother-in-law, why did you leave so soon? I haven't had enough of our battles yet!" Cold as Ice cried out in despair, occasionally pounding on the coffin lid with her small fists, as if she could knock her brother-in-law back to life.
In truth, Cold as Ice had always been at odds with Lu Jiutang. Although there was no deep-seated hatred between them, there were reasons behind it.
Having lost their parents at a young age, she followed her sister to the Lu Family after her sister married Lu Jiutang. He had showered her with affection, and during her youthful years at Cardamom, she found herself secretly in love with her brother-in-law.
Unfortunately, Lu Jiutang repeatedly rejected her hints out of consideration for his wife, Cold Brow. Unbeknownst to him, this planted the seeds of resentment in her heart.
She supported Passion Bar on her own and even dreamed of one day building her own power to confront the Wolf Gang and swallow it whole, making Lu Jiutang bow beneath her Pomegranate Skirt.
It was precisely because she harbored such ambitions that she was easily manipulated by Gu Tianfeng's Mind Control Technique.
Since the incident with Gu Tianfeng, she had not eliminated her hatred for Lu Jiutang. Yet she never expected that when he suddenly left this world, all the kindness he had shown her would surge back into her heart like a tidal wave.
Cold as Ice's mind seemed to clear suddenly.
Only now did she realize that apart from her sister Cold Brow and niece Lulili, her brother-in-law Lu Jiutang was the closest family she had in this world.
And now, he was no longer here.
At that moment, Cold as Ice's heart shattered like glass.
In the mourning hall, the Four Great Hall Masters of Wolf Gang sat on either side. The Vice Hall Master of the Eastern Branch, Cao Tianwei, was the oldest and most respected among the Vice Hall Masters of the Four Major Branches.
At this time, Cao Tianwei approached Cold as Ice and advised, "Cold Vice Hall Master, you mustn't be so sorrowful. The departure of Boss was unexpected for everyone. No matter what, there are still many things that need your attention. Please take care of yourself!"
Just last night, according to Lu Jiutang's last wishes, the Four Major Branches of Wolf Gang had already recognized Cold as Ice as the Grand Master during their Boss's burial.
The ceremony for the new Vice Hall Master took place in front of Lu Jiutang's coffin.
Cold Brow sat to one side and sighed deeply. She said to Cold as Ice, "Like Ice, Uncle Cao is right. Your brother-in-law is gone. If you harm yourself further, it will only give our hidden enemies a reason to rejoice."
"Yes, Cold Vice Hall Master, now you are our Boss. You need to remain calm. We still have to investigate who is behind Boss's death!"
"Exactly, Cold Vice Hall Master..."
"Cold Vice Hall Master, your health is crucial for our cause."
The other Vice Hall Masters from various branches also began to persuade her.
Xiao Yun had been accompanying Lulili on the other side. This girl always thought her father's death was her fault. If it weren't for Xiao Yun keeping a close watch on her, she would have attempted suicide several times.
In these past two days, Lulili's classmate Xia Xiaoya had been by her side, frequently using a handkerchief to wipe away her tears.
Lu Jiutang's eldest son-in-law, Flower Cloth, was busy attending to the guests who came to pay their respects.
Although Wolf Gang's power had diminished since the rapid rise of Flying Tiger Gang, the Four Major Branches were still engaged in various businesses. Therefore, many people from the business community came to pay their respects upon hearing of Lu Jiutang's passing.
Moreover, Lu Jiutang had donated money and goods multiple times during his life and had done many good deeds; those who had received help from him also came to express their condolences.
From the scene, Lu Manor's funeral appeared quite lively. Flower Cloth was busy welcoming and sending off guests without a moment's rest. However, observant individuals noticed that there was not a trace of sadness on Flower Cloth's face; instead, a hint of malice occasionally flickered in his eyes.
He had initially thought that with Lu Jiutang's death, the position of Grand Master would surely be his. Little did he expect it to fall into Cold as Ice's hands; he harbored deep dissatisfaction within himself.
The hostility embodied by Flower Cloth was fully captured by Xiao Yun, who had no good feelings towards such a person.
It was this guy who had sent Nie Xiaoqian into Duan Qingyu's hands, almost leading to her being ravaged. If it weren't for hearing about Lu Jiutang's righteousness and generosity, he would have taught him a lesson long ago.
Fortunately, at that time, Lu Jiutang had heard about Flower Cloth's situation and had taken action to teach this son-in-law a harsh lesson. He indeed intended for Flower Cloth to have more opportunities to get close to the Duan Family, but he never expected that this son-in-law would resort to such despicable acts to win over Duan Qingyu.
At this moment, Cold as Ice finally stopped her tears under the persuasion of the crowd. Just then, they heard a steward shouting from outside, "The leader of the Flying Tiger Gang, Hong Qichang, has arrived!"
Everyone quickly turned to look, and they saw Hong Qichang swaggering into the mourning hall, flanked by the Five Tiger Generals and a group of people. Xiao Yun couldn't help but tense up; why was this guy here?
The arrival of this uninvited guest stunned everyone present.
"Hahaha... Master Lu, why didn't you even greet me? You just walked in quietly!"
Standing before Lu Jiutang's portrait, Hong Qichang laughed arrogantly and said, "What a pity! With you suddenly gone from the Galactic District, I feel a chill at the top!"
"You..."
Upon seeing Hong Qichang, Lulili recalled being kidnapped by him and her eyes blazed with fury as she prepared to charge forward.
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