"Dad!"
Du Xiaoyue called out to Mr. Du with a smile, then ran towards him.
Upon hearing Du Xiaoyue's return, Mr. Du put down his teacup and asked her with doting eyes, "Where have you been fooling around today? You're a girl, you shouldn't be out causing trouble instead of staying home."
"It's too boring staying at home!"
Du Xiaoyue finished speaking, pointed at Jiang Yi, and said to Mr. Du, "Dad, I brought someone back. He said he knows you and has something to discuss with you!"
Hearing this, Mr. Du turned his gaze towards Jiang Yi.
When he saw Jiang Yi's appearance, Mr. Du was completely stunned.
After regaining his senses, Mr. Du quickly stood up from the sofa.
Seeing that Mr. Du was about to speak, Jiang Yi spoke first, "You can just call me Mr. Jiang. I don't want too many people to know about my trip to the capital. I prefer to keep a low profile."
Mr. Du nodded quickly.
"Mr. Jiang, please sit down!" Mr. Du said to Jiang Yi.
Jiang Yi didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly on the sofa.
Mr. Du, however, dared not sit, and could only stand in front of Jiang Yi.
Du Xiaoyue was a little confused seeing this. She had never seen Mr. Du act like this before.
"Dad, what's wrong?"
Du Xiaoyue asked Mr. Du curiously, "You've been in a daze since you saw him. What's going on? Who is he? And what's your relationship?"
Du Xiaoyue was full of questions.
"My relationship with Mr. Jiang is complicated. I'll tell you later!" Mr. Du replied.
"No, I want to know now!" Du Xiaoyue insisted.
"Nonsense!"
Mr. Du scolded.
Then, Mr. Du called out to the butler, "Take the young lady out. She's not allowed to enter the hall without my permission. Mr. Jiang and I have important matters to discuss."
"Yes!"
The butler responded, then said to Du Xiaoyue, "Young lady, let's go!"
"I'm not leaving!" Du Xiaoyue pouted.
Mr. Du had always doted on Du Xiaoyue, showering her with affection.
He rarely even spoke harshly to her, let alone scolded her.
But upon seeing Jiang Yi, Mr. Du immediately scolded her.
"Drag her out!"
Mr. Du shouted at the butler.
The butler was stunned!
"Are you deaf? I told you to drag her out," Mr. Du said angrily.
The butler had no choice but to call for several servants and prepare to drag Du Xiaoyue out of the hall.
"I'll walk myself!"
Du Xiaoyue pushed the servants away and left the hall with a face full of anger.
"Listen carefully, from now on, no one is allowed to enter the hall!" Mr. Du said sternly to the butler.
"Yes!"
The butler responded, left the hall, and personally led a group of bodyguards to guard the entrance.
Now, only Jiang Yi and Mr. Du remained in the hall.
"When did you arrive in the capital?" Mr. Du asked Jiang Yi respectfully.
"Half a month ago."
Jiang Yi smiled slightly, "After arriving in the capital, I only met with Sun Shengsou. I haven't met anyone else."
This was meant to tell Mr. Du that he preferred to keep a low profile.
"I understand!"
Mr. Du nodded.
"It's good that you understand!"
Jiang Yi's gaze fell on Mr. Du, and he said, "I've come to find you this time because I need your help with something."
"Mr. Jiang, just say it. As long as I can do it, I will do my best," Mr. Du replied, still very respectful.
If anyone saw this scene, they would probably be astonished!
After all, Mr. Du was a prominent figure in the capital.
Yet, in front of Jiang Yi, he appeared like a subordinate.
Jiang Yi wasted no time and explained the matter of the assassin organization to Mr. Du, then continued, "I want you to help gather some forces. Make preparations, and when the time is right, I will notify you, and we will capture this assassin organization in one fell swoop."
"Yes!"
Mr. Du nodded in agreement.
Jiang Yi picked up his teacup and took a sip.
"Mr. Jiang, I will give this matter my full attention!"
Mr. Du said, "I have hundreds of thousands of bodyguards and mercenaries under my command. Even if the assassin organization is composed entirely of top assassins, I can easily eliminate them!"
Hearing this, Jiang Yi nodded with satisfaction.
It was precisely because Mr. Du had this capability that he had sought him out.
"Mr. Jiang, how did you meet Xiaoyue?" Mr. Du asked, looking puzzled.
Jiang Yi recounted the entire incident.
After listening, Mr. Du's forehead broke out in a cold sweat, and he secretly lamented.
He thought to himself, Xiaoyue is too much of a handful, daring to cause trouble for Mr. Jiang.
Mr. Du collected himself, stole a glance at Jiang Yi, and upon seeing that Jiang Yi was not angry, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Jiang, I am truly sorry. It's my fault for not disciplining her properly. I will definitely discipline Xiaoyue better from now on," Mr. Du said apologetically.
"She indeed needs proper discipline!"
Jiang Yi looked at Mr. Du and said, "Fortunately, she met me today. If she had met someone else, she would be in big trouble."
"Yes, Mr. Jiang, you are absolutely right!" Mr. Du nodded quickly.
"She asked me to promise to teach her some skills before she would bring me to see you!"
Jiang Yi said, "I am not a person who breaks promises. Since I promised her, I will fulfill it. I will teach her some skills. Mr. Du, you don't mind, do you?"
"I certainly don't mind!"
Mr. Du said excitedly, "It is Xiaoyue's good fortune to receive your guidance. I will definitely have her learn from you diligently."
Mr. Du was thrilled.
This was not surprising, as Mr. Du knew Jiang Yi's identity and capabilities.
For Du Xiaoyue to learn skills from Jiang Yi was something he wouldn't even dare to dream of.
"Alright, I won't disturb you any longer. I'll take my leave now!"
Jiang Yi stood up from the sofa and walked towards the hall exit.
"Mr. Jiang, I'll see you out!"
Mr. Du quickly followed.
"No need!"
Jiang Yi said and left the hall.
Hearing this, Mr. Du had no choice but to stay.
He knew that Jiang Yi wanted to maintain a low profile.
As Jiang Yi left the hall and reached the front courtyard, he encountered Du Xiaoyue.
Du Xiaoyue was standing in the courtyard, looking quite upset.
Seeing Jiang Yi emerge from the hall, she strode over and said to him with displeasure, "Tell me! Who exactly are you? My father is a top figure in Jiang Province, and even he is so respectful towards you. You must be no ordinary person."