Chapter 124 - His Presence is Everywhere

Capital City, the Wus, inside Grandfather Wu’s study.Wu Xiaofei had just returned home 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 time, 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 Primeval Forest?

Moreover, her unit had nearly been wiped out this time, which almost stopped Grandfather Wu in his tracks.

Xiaofei was his dearly beloved granddaughter; how could he accept it if something had happened to her?

Grandfather Wu still didn’t know that it was thanks to Ye Chenfeng’s timely arrival that Hu Wei’s squad hadn’t been completely annihilated.

Hu Wei didn’t report Ye Chenfeng’s involvement to Grandfather Wu because he had promised Chenfeng to keep it a secret.

Besides, Xiaofei was there at the time; 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 Primeval Forest?

With your skills?

With your ‘cat’s-paw’ medical skills?

This time, it’s only by sheer luck that you escaped unscathed.

Had something 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 time.

“Xiaofei, you’re not getting any younger.

Can’t you think before you act?

From what I see, you might as well stay home 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, meanwhile, gave a slight smile and said, “Xiaofei, really now, hurry up and apologize to Grandpa, and let this be the last time.”

Seeing her uncle speaking up for her, Xiaofei quickly owned up to her mistake: “Grandpa, I truly realize my mistake this time.

I promise there won’t be a next time. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NovᴇlFɪre.nᴇt

Please don’t be angry; I’d be heartbroken if you damaged your health over this.”

“You little rascal.” Seeing Xiaofei’s submissive demeanor, the words of reprimand Grandfather Wu had prepared suddenly just wouldn’t come out.

He casually asked, “Tell me, how did you manage to escape this time?”

Xiaofei recounted everything that had happened in the Primeval Forest, including Ye Chenfeng’s timely 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 Primeval Forest again?

But this time, 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 agreement 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 time you were away on your mission, I’ve arranged a marriage for you.

Let’s have the engagement 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 me to someone 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 engagement, and quickly said, “Xiaofei, this time your uncle can’t help you either.

Your fiancé is truly a dragon among men!

Indeed, he is a good match for you.”

Seeing her own grandfather, father, and even the uncle who often helped her in agreement with the engagement, 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 comes to worst, I’ll run away from home.

I don’t believe Chenfeng wouldn’t take me in.”

Observing his granddaughter’s distressed expression, the Wu patriarch feigned helplessness and shook his head, saying, “Xiaofei, since you don’t like this engagement, then I, your grandfather, will help you break it off!

I can’t possibly make my granddaughter marry someone she doesn’t like!”

“Grandfather, you’re so good to me, 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 engagement,” sighed the Wu patriarch.

“What?

The Yes?

Grandfather, what are you talking about?” Wu Xiaofei was momentarily unable to comprehend.

“Your engagement 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 engagement,” said the Wu patriarch, with a barely noticeable smile on his lips.

Wu Xiaofei’s heart skipped a beat several times, 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 time Wu Xiaofei was truly anxious.

She had been unsure how to confess her feelings to Ye Chenfeng!

If the two of them naturally became 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 time that you have feelings for that Ye boy.

As soon as the Bais and the Yes called off their engagement, I secured this one for you.

Now do you still want me to break it off for you?”

Wu Xiaofei gently pursed her red lips and said, “Everything is up to you, Grandfather.

I will become engaged to whomever 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 tamed my niece with a tendency for violence?

I’m waiting for the day he calls me uncle.” Wu Kunming said with a chuckle.