124: Chapter 124: His Presence is Everywhere 124: Chapter 124: His Presence is Everywhere Capital City, the Wus, inside Grandfather Wu’s study.
Wu Xiaofei had just returned ho when Grandfather Wu summoned her to his study, where her father Wu Zhifang, as well as her uncle Wu Kunming, stood on either side of the old man.
This ti, Grandfather Wu was truly angry.
Previously, Xiaofei had only told him she’d observe military operations in another city, but who would have thought she’d end up on a mission in the Prival Forest?
Moreover, her unit had nearly been wiped out this ti, which almost stopped Grandfather Wu in his tracks.
Xiaofei was his dearly beloved granddaughter; how could he accept it if sothing had happened to her?
Grandfather Wu still didn’t know that it was thanks to Ye Chenfeng’s tily arrival that Hu Wei’s squad hadn’t been completely annihilated.
Hu Wei didn’t report Ye Chenfeng’s involvent to Grandfather Wu because he had promised Chenfeng to keep it a secret.
Besides, Xiaofei was there at the ti; if anyone was to tell Grandfather Wu, it should be Xiaofei herself!
Sitting in his chair, Grandfather Wu looked at Xiaofei, who was hanging her head low, and barked, “Who gave you permission to go on a mission in the Prival Forest?
With your skills?
With your ‘cat’s-paw’ dical skills?
This ti, it’s only by sheer luck that you escaped unscathed.
Had sothing gone awry, did you ever consider how I would take it, or your dad?
What about your mom?” The usually doting grandfather was genuinely enraged this ti.
“Xiaofei, you’re not getting any younger.
Can’t you think before you act?
From what I see, you might as well stay ho and learn to be a housewife early on!
Otherwise, how will you take care of your other half in the future?” Wu Zhifang lectured with a stern face.
Wu Kunming, anwhile, gave a slight smile and said, “Xiaofei, really now, hurry up and apologize to Grandpa, and let this be the last ti.”
Seeing her uncle speaking up for her, Xiaofei quickly owned up to her mistake: “Grandpa, I truly realize my mistake this ti.
I promise there won’t be a next ti.
Please don’t be angry; I’d be heartbroken if you damaged your health over this.”
“You little rascal.” Seeing Xiaofei’s submissive deanor, the words of reprimand Grandfather Wu had prepared suddenly just wouldn’t co out.
He casually asked, “Tell , how did you manage to escape this ti?”
Xiaofei recounted everything that had happened in the Prival Forest, including Ye Chenfeng’s tily arrival and how he dealt with the enemy, concealing none of it from Grandfather Wu.
She knew that her grandfather was already aware of Ye Chenfeng’s capabilities, and given the relationship between the Wus and the Yes, there was no need for secrecy.
Grandfather Wu, Wu Zhifang, and Wu Kunming listened with their hearts pounding until they heard about Ye Chenfeng’s arrival, which turned the tide.
The three of them couldn’t help thinking to themselves, “Why does that kid pop up everywhere?”
“This Ye family lad really never rests, does he?
Wandering around the Prival Forest again?
But this ti, we’re lucky he showed up when he did, or else…” Grandfather Wu was genuinely pleased with his prospective grandson-in-law, Ye Chenfeng.
“Indeed!
Chenfeng’s skills are truly impeccable.
The problem is that this kid just won’t commit to military service!” Wu Kunming had never given up on the idea of recruiting Chenfeng into the military.
With an approving smile, Grandfather Wu nodded in agreent with his son’s words, then looked at Xiaofei and asked, “Xiaofei, what do you think of this Ye family lad?”
Xiaofei felt a sudden tremor in her heart; she wasn’t ready to let her grandfather know that she had developed feelings for Ye Chenfeng.
She hurriedly replied, “Chenfeng?
He’s just an overgrown child!
I’ve always seen him as a little brother in my heart.”
“Is that so!” With a sly chuckle, Grandfather Wu continued, “Xiaofei, you aren’t getting younger.
During the ti you were away on your mission, I’ve arranged a marriage for you.
Let’s have the engagent ceremony done by the New Year.”
“Boom!” The words of the Wu patriarch struck like a bolt from the blue.
Wu Xiaofei’s face turned slightly pale as she hurriedly said, “Grandfather, how can you engage to soone without my consent?
Didn’t you say that I could choose my own partner?”
Wu Xiaofei’s heart had already developed feelings for Ye Chenfeng, and in her agitation, she even changed her form of address for the Ye patriarch from “you” to “your”.
“Xiaofei, listen to your grandfather.
I think you’ll like him.” Wu Zhifang could find no fault with Ye Chenfeng, and he was now thoroughly impressed with his prospective son-in-law.
Wu Kunming was even more in favor of the engagent, and quickly said, “Xiaofei, this ti your uncle can’t help you either.
Your fiancé is truly a dragon among n!
Indeed, he is a good match for you.”
Seeing her own grandfather, father, and even the uncle who often helped her in agreent with the engagent, Wu Xiaofei felt so anxious she almost cried, but then she thought, “Like him?
Like my ass!
I don’t even know what he looks like!
If worse cos to worst, I’ll run away from ho.
I don’t believe Chenfeng wouldn’t take in.”
Observing his granddaughter’s distressed expression, the Wu patriarch feigned helplessness and shook his head, saying, “Xiaofei, since you don’t like this engagent, then I, your grandfather, will help you break it off!
I can’t possibly make my granddaughter marry soone she doesn’t like!”
“Grandfather, you’re so good to , you really are the best grandfather.” Wu Xiaofei burst into a joyful smile on her fair cheeks upon hearing the Wu patriarch’s change of tone, and walked forward to pull on her grandfather’s arm, playfully wheedling.
“Xiaofei, it seems you really aren’t interested in that Ye boy!
I’ll go to the Yes tomorrow to call off the engagent,” sighed the Wu patriarch.
“What?
The Yes?
Grandfather, what are you talking about?” Wu Xiaofei was montarily unable to comprehend.
“Your engagent is with Ye Chenfeng of the Yes!
Since you are so reluctant to marry him, I have no choice but to help you call off the engagent,” said the Wu patriarch, with a barely noticeable smile on his lips.
Wu Xiaofei’s heart skipped a beat several tis, suddenly at a loss for words.
Her fair face blushed slightly— had she really not anticipated that her betrothed would be Ye Chenfeng?
“Alright, Xiaofei, go and rest if there’s nothing else.
I have matters to discuss with your father and your uncle.” The Wu patriarch really had quite the talent for acting.
This ti Wu Xiaofei was truly anxious.
She had been unsure how to confess her feelings to Ye Chenfeng!
If the two of them naturally beca betrothed, wouldn’t everything just fall into place?
Wu Xiaofei quickly cooed, “Grandfather, grandfather.”
Looking at Wu Xiaofei with her flushed face, the Wu patriarch said, “Xiaofei, you are my most beloved granddaughter.
Do you think I would push you into a pit of fire?
I’ve known for a long ti that you have feelings for that Ye boy.
As soon as the Bais and the Yes called off their engagent, I secured this one for you.
Now do you still want to break it off for you?”
Wu Xiaofei gently pursed her red lips and said, “Everything is up to you, Grandfather.
I will beco engaged to whover you decide.” Saying this, Wu Xiaofei covered her face and ran out of the study.
“I’m becoming more and more impressed with Chenfeng.
He’s even tad my niece with a tendency for violence?
I’m waiting for the day he calls uncle.” Wu Kunming said with a chuckle.
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