Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 720 - 716: Kneeling to Entrust an Orphan

Chapter 720: Chapter 716: Kneeling to Entrust an Orphan

"I always feel that this matter is somewhat eerie. Grandpa, this operation was undoubtedly initiated by the Zeng family, but they absolutely shouldn’t have the capability to extract these things from the Li Family’s grasp," Han Lu said, still somewhat skeptical.

"What do you mean?"

With a jolt in his demeanor, Han Yuqi responded, "So, the Zeng family were just the executors of this deed, with someone else behind the scenes?"

"Grandpa, do you think Grandpa Zeng would risk taking such a huge gamble against the Li Family? Moreover, with the downfall of the Li Family this time, who do you think benefits the most directly?"

Without answering her grandfather’s question, Han Lu’s gaze held a thoughtful expression as she slowly spoke.

"Are you suggesting Jianguo?"

Surprised by her words, Han Yuqi’s expression abruptly changed, but then he shook his head, "Impossible, Jianguo shouldn’t have that capacity!"

"Grandpa, haven’t there been enough miracles associated with Uncle Chen? Moreover, don’t forget, the incident a while back when the Li Family’s grandfather called you. Don’t you think it’s a bit too coincidental that after the Li Family sent people to assassinate Uncle Chen, they were wiped out cleanly and efficiently?"

With a slight smile, Han Lu lightly brushed her hair beside her cheek, revealing a confident expression.

"Lu, you’ve really grown up. In the future, you will be able to stand on your own," Han Yuqi said as he gazed at his granddaughter in front of him and couldn’t help but be momentarily startled. He suddenly realized that his granddaughter had truly grown up. Unnoticeably, her thoughts had come to match his and from some perspectives, she even saw things he could not.

"Grandpa, Lu will always be your granddaughter, forever young," Han Lu said shyly, blushing slightly from her grandfather’s praise. It took a moment before she reached for her grandfather’s arm, shook it lightly, and playfully spoke.

"Alright, alright, alright, our Lu will always be my darling granddaughter. No need to shake anymore; if you keep shaking, grandpa’s old arms and legs are going to fall apart," he said.

Seeing his granddaughter, who just moments ago held wisdom like a female Zhuge Liang, suddenly becoming a cute, lovely little girl, Han Yuqi couldn’t help but laugh heartily, feeling a sense of joy and relief from the burden inside his chest.

No matter how formidable, she is still Han Yuqi’s granddaughter!

"Grandpa, I think the most important thing now is not to dwell on the problem we were just discussing, but to take some precautionary measures. Even though this incident isn’t likely to affect our Han Family much, we still need to be cautious. Moreover, regarding the remaining assets of the Li Family, we should also be prepared..."

Han Lu released her grandfather’s hand and began speaking again.

"Okay, okay, my dear granddaughter, just do as you say. Tell grandpa whatever you need him to do," Han Yuqi nodded repeatedly, his face full of smiles.

"Grandpa, come on, I’m discussing serious matters, and you’re laughing at me again..."

Han Lu, looking at her grandfather’s teasing gaze, once again reluctantly grabbed his arm and started to shake it.

"Let’s talk serious, let’s talk serious, dear granddaughter, you tell me, what should we do?"

"Grandpa, you contact Uncle Chen and see what the situation is like. We are now strategic partners; before any action, we should be notified in advance to avoid any conflicts, and moreover, we..."

Speaking of serious matters, Han Lu’s facial expression suddenly became serious, and her eyes began to brighten.

Listening to his granddaughter’s words, Han Yuqi kept nodding continuously, noticing that he could finally relax a bit in the future. His granddaughter was indeed capable of standing on her own, and in dealing with this matter, she might even do better than he could.

A gratified smile appeared on his face.

Just as the Zhao Family and the Han Family began to take action, within less than an hour, the entire business community of G City, and people from all walks of life, also began to take action, plunging the entire G City into an incredibly busy and tense atmosphere.

In G City, with the Li Group and numerous intertwined enterprises and companies, everyone was making emergency preparations for the imminent upheaval, hoping either to seize a share of the spoils or to avoid the looming risks...

At the Li mansion, Li mansion.

The surrounding area had been completely surrounded layer by layer by fully armed police. A line of police cars formed a long line on the road in front of the Li mansion, with densely packed officers standing solemnly, ready to act, just waiting for the final order to make arrests.

In the main hall of the Li mansion, the core members of the Li Family stood with heads bowed, their faces showing unspeakable sadness and angry expressions. The entire hall seemed to be enveloped by an immense atmosphere of sorrow.

The former head of the Li Family, Li Wenchao, stood at the center of the hall, silent. He seemed to have aged more than a decade suddenly; his entire back was stooped, his hair had turned completely white, and his face showed signs of immense age and fatigue, even his eyes lacking any spirit or power.

The Li Family was truly finished.

He had thought he was prepared, that he had come to terms with everything, yet when the moment truly arrived, he found that the deep-seated pain was even more severe than he had imagined. He simply couldn’t let go.

Li Ziyoung and Li Ziming were also standing among the crowd, their eyes filled with an indescribable sorrow. They were at the very heart of the Li family, members of the third generation, and to a certain extent, the fall of the Li family was largely connected to them.

Especially Li Ziyoung, it felt as if his heart was being painfully stabbed repeatedly...

There was a time when the Li family was so glorious. When had those police officers outside ever dared to meddle in the affairs of the Li family?

Even the police chief of G City, upon seeing him, had always respectfully called him Young Master Li!

But now, the ancestral property of their Li mansion, the last bit of their family’s legacy, was actually surrounded by police!

In Li Ziyoung’s heart, a sentiment of unspeakable resentment filled his being, his eyes gradually reddening. He wanted to storm out there and severely teach those police a lesson, make them understand what "death" meant!

"Grandpa..."

Finally, Li Ziyoung couldn’t endure the suffocating silence anymore. His fists were clenched tight; he was ready to break out!

However, just as he stepped forward, ready to speak, his grandfather Li Wenchao waved his hand to stop him.

No matter what, as long as there were people, the flame of the Li family would never be extinguished.

Li Wenchao took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with determination. He did not glance at his grandson Li Ziyoung, whose eyes were red and fists clenched, but turned his head and walked over to Wu, who was standing nearby with his head bowed, and knelt down before him.

"Grandfather!"

"Master!"

"Li, what are you doing!"

Everyone was stunned. No one had expected Li Wenchao to suddenly perform such an act. A few cries of shock rang out instantly, and as all eyes focused on him, Wu was also completely bewildered by Li Wenchao. Hearing their cries, he finally came to his senses and hurriedly stretched out his hands to help Li Wenchao, anxiously saying,

"Wu, today, I need to ask you for a favor."

Li Wenchao pushed Wu’s hand away and knelt down again, looking up at him with a plea in his eyes.

"Li, tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely help you!"

Wu looked into Li Wenchao’s eyes, hesitated for a moment, but still nodded. He knew that if Li Wenchao was kneeling before him, the request must be difficult, but when he saw the look in Li Wenchao’s eyes, he ultimately couldn’t bring himself to refuse.

"You can definitely do it. I just need you to help me take these two boys away."

Only after Wu agreed did a look of relief appear on Li Wenchao’s face. He turned his head and gestured toward Li Ziyoung and Li Ziming.

"Grandfather!"

"Grandfather, we won’t leave. We will share the fate of the Li family!"

Upon hearing their grandfather’s words, Li Ziyoung and Li Ziming felt an indescribable emotion surge within them, their eyes simultaneously filled with tears. Their grandfather was kneeling before others, pleading for their salvation!

They almost shouted at the same time,

"As long as you are here, the Li family will not perish."

Li Wenchao shook his head, his gaze softening as he looked at his two grandsons, "Remember, you are the finest descendants of the Li family. With you, the Li family will never perish!"

"Someone has to bear the burden for what has happened to the Li family, and let grandpa take it. After all, I’m already old and frail," Li Wenchao said, his gaze filled with a hint of guilt as he looked at the other people in the room, "I’m sorry for making you suffer with me, but please believe that Ziyoung and Ziming will come to rescue you soon. The hardships you endure, the difficulties you face, will surely be rewarded!"

"Grandfather!"

"Master!"

Everyone, watching Li Wenchao in front, unconsciously began to tear up, especially Li Ziyoung and Li Ziming, whose eyes were completely filled with tears. They all understood that the grandfather was essentially making his last will!

They wanted to say something, but they were unable to utter a single word. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, I welcome you to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote and contribute monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)