Han Hongsui arrived.
Accompanied by his butler, Old Jia, he came to Emperor's Grand Hotel.
Xiao Yu had already arranged for someone to wait there. Upon seeing Han Hongsui arrive, he proactively stepped forward to greet him.
Throughout the journey, Han Hongsui’s expression remained cold, his brows deeply furrowed, and his steps swift.
"Uncle Han!"
Xiao Yu approached with a broad smile, "What wind brings you here today?"
He glanced up at the young man. The young man wasn't old, yet his expression was as frigid as ice.
The son of Old Master Xiao was not much, but he was fruitful, having fathered seven grandsons, each one a source of envy and admiration!
And him?
He had only this one son, who was constantly causing trouble! If he weren't his own flesh and blood, he would truly want to strike him dead with a single blow!
Han Hongsui’s face turned cold. "Let's dispense with these pleasantries, shall we?" Han Hongsui said, "I know Jianyue offended you, but detaining him like this is too damaging to our relationship. Even your grandfather, Old Master Xiao, would show me some respect!"
Han Hongsui valued rules and was a man of his word, making business with him a high-risk, high-reward venture.
If there was one significant flaw, it might be this prodigal son.
"Heh heh, since Uncle Han doesn't consider this nephew a stranger, I won't beat around the bush with you." Xiao Yu gestured, and Zhao Xuan immediately escorted them inside. Then, they saw Han Jianyue tied up securely. Upon seeing Han Hongsui, he was on the verge of tears, hoarsely shouting, "Dad… Dad, they're bullying me… Please, quickly come and save me~"
Han Hongsui was also frustrated by his lack of ambition. He glared at his son, "You useless thing! Wait until we get home, and I'll settle scores with you!" Su Dan Novel Network
After all, he was his own son; he couldn't truly abandon him here.
Han Hongsui shifted his gaze back to Xiao Yu, "What is the meaning of this?"
Even if his son, Han Hongsui, committed any offense, it was not for others to discipline!
"Uncle Han, please don't misunderstand! I tied him up to protect him. You have no idea; he was shouting, yelling, and even biting here earlier. Several of my employees were bitten by him! Thankfully, they've already been arranged to get rabies shots… But the public's anger is hard to quell! And Jianyue wouldn't listen to reason, acting as if he was willing to risk his life! Tell me, what else could I do but tie him up? What if he hurt himself? How would I explain it to you!"
Han Hongsui's teeth itched with frustration. Xiao Yu had already framed everything so that it was all Jianyue's fault!
Han Jianyue was also stunned by what he heard. He didn't consider himself a good person, but he never made excuses. He was the type to say, "So what if I bullied you!"
And this guy?
He was twisting facts! He was the one who detained people and demanded his father pay ransom! Now, with his father here, he was playing the role of an innocent youth, turning black into white!
Heavens, he felt so wronged! Even snow falling in June couldn't express his sorrow and indignation!
"Dad! Listen to what he's saying! Of all the Xiao family grandsons, this one is the most wicked. He's the one who imprisoned me here!" He then began pleading again, "Dad, hurry and take me away! These people are too vile, they…"
They discovered he was ticklish and used feathers and foxtails to tickle him!
Life was worse than death!
Knowing his father was coming, they had already flushed the "tools of the crime" down the toilet. Was this something a human would do?!
"Enough, you, shut up now." Han Hongsui glared at him fiercely. Raising such a good-for-nothing who was easily manipulated was enough of a disgrace for him.
Han Hongsui looked at Xiao Yu, his gaze turning slightly cold. "I came in person today because I don't want to create animosity with the Xiao family because of this. I will discipline this disobedient son myself when we return. Now, I'll ask you one thing: are you letting him go, or not?"
Xiao Yu certainly wouldn't adopt too haughty a stance. This influential figure was Han Hongsui, and his personal visit was enough to demonstrate his attitude.
"Uncle Han…"
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Yi pushed the door open and entered.
Upon seeing him, Xiao Yu immediately relinquished the spotlight.
"Fourth Brother, I have a few things to attend to. Uncle Han, I'll leave him in your care." With that, he didn't bother whether Han Jianyue was willing or not, grabbing him and leaving together.
Han Hongsui slowly shifted his gaze to Xiao Yi, understanding dawning in his mind. "Speak, how did my unaccomplished son offend you?"
He had dealt with Xiao family's Fourth Son before. Old Master Xiao had placed great hopes on the Fourth Son, intending for him to succeed him. Unfortunately, the child had entered the entertainment industry.
Xiao Yi was reserved and wouldn't typically get involved in such matters.
His presence here could only mean that his own troublesome son might have truly offended him.
Xiao Yi was quite candid, sitting down and crossing his long legs. "He offended my girlfriend."
"Oh?"
Han Hongsui didn't pay much attention to the entertainment industry. This was the first time he had heard of him having a girlfriend, and he instinctively asked, "Does Old Master Xiao know?"
Everyone knew that for wealthy families like theirs, relationships were no different from business. If it were a suitable match, Old Master Xiao would undoubtedly want to publicize it far and wide.
Firstly, it was to build momentum for the allied families and signal their intentions. Secondly, he had been longing for great-grandchildren, eager for any of his grandsons to marry soon. Unfortunately, not one of the seven had fulfilled his wish, causing him to be laughed at by his old friends! Now that Xiao Yi had a girlfriend, how could he let go of this opportunity to regain his dignity?
Therefore, his question was intended to put pressure on Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi pursed his lips and smiled, "I have already informed him."
"…"
Han Hongsui fell silent.
As expected of the successor Old Master Xiao favored, he was decisive.
Xiao Yi continued, "We Xiao brothers are many, and Grandpa can afford to lose one grandson. I believe Uncle Han, given more choices, wouldn't have appeared here for an unaccomplished son."
Han Hongsui's expression turned unsightly. Xiao Yi was the first to dare to call his son unaccomplished to his face.
However, his words had struck a chord with Han Hongsui. But what could be done?
One son was foolish, and the other was…
Xiao Yi looked at him and said slowly, "Uncle Han, they are all blood relatives. Does it matter who gave birth to them? Just as Grandpa is very accommodating towards us brothers, as long as they have the Xiao family blood, they are Xiao family descendants!"
Han Hongsui furrowed his brows. If anyone else were to advise him, it might not be convincing.
But these seven grandsons of the Xiao family were quite legendary within their circles!
How many illegitimate children did other families have compared to the Xiao family?
After a moment of contemplation, he said, "I never considered Mo Yin an illegitimate child; I only thought of him as my son. I intended to bring him back to the Han family, but he…"
This matter was a persistent worry for him.
Butler Old Jia also sighed and said, "The Second Young Master is too stubborn. The Master has sought him out many times, but he refuses to meet him."
Xiao Yi chuckled lightly, "Then does Uncle Han know why Han Jianyue offended my girlfriend?"
Han Hongsui was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
"He led a group to beat Han Mo Yin, leaving him covered in bruises. My girlfriend couldn't stand it and intervened to save him."
"What did you say?!"
Han Hongsui shot to his feet, his eyes wide with rage. "Take me to see that good-for-nothing!!"