Jiang Nan Fang directly bought a plane ticket to Shangcheng.
After a bumpy journey, the two landed in Shangcheng. Jiang Nan Fang asked the old gentleman to go to the hotel to rest first.
"He has several residences in Shangcheng, and I'm not sure which one he's in."
"You go rest first, and I'll let you know when I find him."
The old gentleman refused.
"How can I rest when I don't know what's happening with A'Jue? Do you think I can rest easy?"
"Stop wasting time and hurry up. I'll go with you."
Jiang Nan Fang had no choice but to take a taxi with the old gentleman to the villa they had visited before.
The butler gave her the same dismissive reply.
"The master hasn't returned, and I don't know where he is."
"Can you please call him? Tell him I have an urgent matter to discuss."
"I'm sorry, I can't. The master hasn't given me permission to disturb him, and no one will answer if I call."
Jiang Nan Fang became a little annoyed.
"Aren't you afraid of delaying Mr. Ke's important matters and him holding you accountable when he returns?"
The butler remained silent with a cold expression, unyielding.
Jiang Nan Fang took out her phone, intending to search all high-end private hospitals in Shangcheng and hack into their systems.
She didn't believe she wouldn't be able to find Ke Teng's whereabouts.
However, the old gentleman raised his hand to stop her.
"No need to trouble yourself. Just report it to the authorities."
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"Say that Ke Jing Yu beat me up and I've fainted at his doorstep, and they should come and handle it."
It was indeed the old gentleman who had a way.
This was much more efficient than searching house by house.
In critical moments, extraordinary measures were necessary.
Jiang Nan Fang immediately put the plan into action.
Seeing them blatanty lying, the butler couldn't help but get angry.
"How can you act like this? If you can't find someone, you resort to shamelessness and lying?"
"We have surveillance cameras at our doorstep. Don't think you'll get away with it just because the police arrive."
With that, he closed the door and went back inside.
After about ten minutes, staff members arrived by car.
The old gentleman sat on the ground at the villa's entrance.
When the staff asked what happened, Jiang Nan Fang lied, saying that Ke Jing Yu had a conflict with them and fled after the assault.
The police rang the doorbell to summon someone, and the butler had no choice but to come out again.
However, he kept yelling as he walked.
"I've already retrieved the surveillance footage. They're just spouting nonsense. Don't believe them, come and see for yourselves. Our master didn't even leave the house today!"
So, he was at home? Just hiding and unwilling to see them?
Seeing the butler let slip, Jiang Nan Fang couldn't wait any longer.
Without a word, she pushed the butler aside and rushed inside.
The butler stumbled from the push but regained his balance before speaking to the staff.
"They should be arrested. Who are these robbers? Didn't you see? First, they falsely accused someone, and now they're trespassing. Arrest them quickly!"
Jiang Nan Fang ran all the way into the hall.
As she ran, she shouted, "Mr. Ke, Mr. Ke! I know you're home, I'm Jiang Nan Fang, and I have something to say. Please come out!"
"Mr. Ke, if you don't come out to see me for even a second, I'll stay here and refuse to leave! It won't take much time, please come out!"
The butler also ran in, directing the maids to pull her out.
The old gentleman and the staff followed closely behind.
The house immediately became chaotic.
Finally, Ke Jing Yu appeared at the turn of the second-floor staircase, his brow furrowed and his expression stern.
"Shut up. Who gave you permission to come to my house and yell?"
He was wearing a smoky grey silk loungewear, his face pale and devoid of blood.
Yet, despite his appearance, his aura was still solemn and powerful.
Hearing his voice, Jiang Nan Fang turned to look.
Then, tears instantly welled up in her eyes.
She pushed away the maids who were desperately pulling her and rushed to the front of the stairs, kneeling down with a thud.
"The situation has escalated to this point because of me alone. If you want to hit me, scold me, or even make me pay for Ke Teng's life, I'll accept it! Can you please release Zhan Bei Jue?"
"He is innocent. He barely knows Ke Teng, and he has nothing to do with Ke Teng's accident! You shouldn't have involved him!"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Jiang Nan Fang, I made myself clear to you in Nancheng."
"Since you've abandoned the darkness for the light, let's sever our ties, and we'll never interact again. What do you mean by 'release Zhan Bei Jue'? What did I do to him?"
With staff members standing behind him, how could Ke Jing Yu admit to anything in front of them?
Realizing she had said the wrong thing, Jiang Nan Fang quickly shook her head and apologized.
"Mr. Ke, you didn't do anything to him. It's just that I'm clumsy and can't speak properly. I apologize!"
"I came today to apologize to you again. It was my fault regarding Ke Teng's matter..."
Ke Jing Yu, seeing her agitated and incoherent, impatiently interrupted.
"Nonsense. You used to be very steady and sensible. How did you become like this after falling in love?"
"A'Teng's liking for you was in the past. Since you've chosen to let go, I won't mention it again. So from now on, please don't bring it up either."
"For you, this might be a glorious history. But for the Ke family, it is a disgrace."
"Don't try to use this matter to curry favor with me again, and I will never forgive you."
"Before, because A'Teng liked you, out of respect and care for my son, I didn't do anything to you. But that won't be the case anymore."
"Don't test my bottom line. If you want to die a miserable death, or spend the rest of your life in prison, I can fulfill your wish at any time."
Jiang Nan Fang's heart tightened under his scolding. As she was about to explain, the old gentleman walked over slowly, leaning on his cane.
One above, one below, both with expressionless faces, they gazed at each other.
After a few seconds, the host, Ke Jing Yu, spoke first.
"Mr. Zhan, to suddenly grace my humble abode, you're not here to plead for your grandson, are you?"
"You haven't made an appearance in years, so you must not be that bored. What exactly do you want? Speak your mind."
The old gentleman looked at him quietly. After Ke Jing Yu finished speaking, he suddenly let go of his cane, bent over, and nodded at him.
"Nephew, by seniority, I can call you nephew. Mr. Ke should not mind, right?"
"I've heard a bit about what happened between my unfilial grandson and your son recently. Although I'm not primarily here for this matter today, I still need to apologize on his behalf."
"The Zhan family has failed in raising its children, making you laugh. If there's ever a time the Zhan family can be of assistance, please do let me know."
After all, the old gentleman was skilled in diplomacy.
Ke Jing Yu felt a greater sense of respect.
It was just a pity that he didn't need the Zhan family's help, so his attitude wouldn't change just because of the old gentleman's deference.
"What exactly do you want to say?"
"I've come today to ask for the truth from you, nephew. How much do you know about what happened in Switzerland?"
"I knew you were here for this."
Ke Jing Yu remained expressionless.
"I don't know a thing. I, Ke, live with integrity and despise dealing with people through underhanded means my entire life."
"This is all I have to say. Please, feel free to leave."