Lu Fan was stunned, a warm current surging through him. Since the incident when he was eight, no one had ever cared for him like this. His master treated him well, but never expressed it. Guihua Granny's action made Lu Fan feel like he had a home.
Without a word, Lu Fan drank all the tea and then smiled, "Who is Ke'er?"
"She's a university student, and my granddaughter. She should be getting out of school soon," Guihua Granny said with a smile. "But you can sleep. It's already afternoon."
Lu Fan sheepishly scratched his head, and was about to get up. Just then, a young girl on a bicycle, wearing a neat school uniform, rode into the courtyard. She looked tall and slender, with a delicate face, her pure appearance carrying a hint of charm. "Grandma, I'm home!"
Looking at the girl before him, Lu Fan's eyes widened. He had spent too long on the mountain and had never seen such a beautiful girl. She was a hundred times better than Yang Jiaqi, even surpassing Bai Xue.
"Love at first sight, is this love at first sight!"
Lu Fan sighed inwardly, his heart wrestling with itself.
"You're awake?" Lin Xiaoke looked at Lu Fan. "Are you alright? I saw you lying on the road alone yesterday, so I picked you up. But you're quite heavy!"
"Ahem, I'm fine, of course, I'm fine!" Lu Fan chuckled.
"Young man, where is your family? Shall I make a call?" Guihua Granny asked.
"To be frank, I have no family and no fixed abode. Otherwise, I wouldn't have ended up on the streets," Lu Fan said, playing the victim. "Why don't you take me as your adopted grandson, Granny? Once I make money, I'll definitely be filial to you!"
As he said this, Lu Fan's gaze swept over Lin Ke'er again. For some reason, he felt a special aura about Lin Ke that attracted him.
"This..." Guihua Granny hesitated. "Young man, if you have nowhere to go, then stay here for now!"
"Thank you, Granny!" Lu Fan quickly expressed his gratitude.
Lin Ke'er stood by, speechless. However, Lu Fan seemed like a decent person, and she didn't reject him.
After all, many years ago, she had always longed for an older brother.
Meanwhile, at the Azure Dragon Sect, Han Yunhai sat on the sofa and lit a cigar. He then asked Da Zhuang beside him, "Have you investigated clearly! Who was that person last night?"
"This person is quite mysterious. He doesn't seem to be from Qingzhou and has some connection with the Bai family," Da Zhuang replied. "He's currently in the commoner village!"
"At such a young age, to possess strength at least at the Great Accomplishment realm. Such a person must not be offended!" Han Yunhai touched his ring, lost in thought. "Hurry and prepare a backup gift. I will personally visit the commoner village!"
"The Sect Master's identity is special. Perhaps I could go in your stead?" Da Zhuang inquired.
"No need. This person is not simple, and more importantly, he saved my life. I must pay him a visit!" Han Yunhai waved his hand.
Da Zhuang nodded and then added, "The black-clad figures from last night were just a few assassins. The mastermind behind it is still unknown."
"Since we don't know, continue the investigation!" Han Yunhai said coldly. "Dig three feet deep to find the mastermind."
Da Zhuang nodded, not daring to delay.
In the commoner village, Guihua Granny had prepared dinner. Lin Ke'er came closer, "Wow, it's so rich today! Braised pork! Stir-fried greens and osmanthus cakes! These are all my favorites."
"We have an extra member in the family, so it naturally needs to be more abundant," Guihua Granny said kindly. "You are both good children. Granny looks forward to enjoying a peaceful old age with you!"
"We definitely will!" Lu Fan smiled. "Don't worry, Granny."
For some reason, Lu Fan felt the warmth of home at this moment, and a sense of melancholy washed over him.
"Is anyone home!"
A voice rang out, and several figures appeared, disrupting the peaceful scene.
Looking at the man in the lead, Guihua Granny frowned and walked towards the door. "Ah, Brother Zhang, what brings you here?"
"Old woman, I'm not that old. Just call me Master Zhang!" Zhang Lao San said coldly. "When are you going to pay the shop rent you owe me? I'm telling you, if you can't pay it again, don't blame me for turning hostile!"
Zhang Lao San's voice was loud. Many people from the commoner village came to watch, and many were discussing.
"Here comes Zhang Lao San again. This is truly wicked! Granny Guihua is such a good person, how could she encounter such a scoundrel!"
"Don't talk nonsense. If Zhang Lao San hears you, you'll be in trouble!"
Several villagers whispered. Zhang Lao San was a notorious hooligan nearby, and few dared to offend him.
"Master Zhang, I stopped renting that shop a long time ago, and I've already paid what I owed. Are you mistaken?" Guihua Granny said.
"You paid the previous amount, but there's still three thousand yuan in interest. Pay that too!" Zhang Lao San said with a smile. "If you don't have money, I think your Ke'er is quite attractive. If she spends one night with me, this debt can be waived."
"Master Zhang, please don't speak nonsense. I stopped renting that shop long ago, where would the interest come from?" Guihua Granny quickly said with a smile. "How about Master Zhang showing some mercy and letting me off?"
"Go to hell!"
A man beside him cursed and kicked Guihua Granny to the ground. "You really don't know what's good for you!"
In the commoner village, many villagers were angry but dared not step forward. These were all hooligans, and they were honest folk who wouldn't dare offend them.
"Granny, are you alright!"
Lin Ke'er ran out and rushed towards Guihua Granny, tears welling up in her eyes. She was just a student and had never witnessed such a scene.
"Little girl, if you come with me, I'll let you all go today!" Zhang Lao San said with a cold smile, reaching out to grab Lin Ke'er.
Lin Ke'er struggled desperately, and Guihua Granny resisted with all her might. She cast a pleading glance at the other villagers. A few men wanted to help but were pulled back by their own people. "Zhang Lao San is not to be trifled with, not to be trifled with!"
Seeing the silence of the commoner village residents, Guihua Granny was on the verge of tears. Zhang Lao San had been rampant in the neighborhood for a long time.
"Take your dirty hands off!"
A voice came from inside. Zhang Lao San was also displeased. "Who is so ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to meddle in my business!"
Lu Fan walked out of the room. "I, Lu Fan, meddle in heaven and earth, and I specialize in meddling with people like you!"
"Xiao Fan, don't act rashly!"
Guihua Granny said worriedly. "Hurry back to your room!"
Lu Fan was not very old, and could be considered impetuous. If he got into trouble, she couldn't bear it.
"Don't worry, Granny, leave this to me!" Lu Fan reassured her. Su Dan Novel Network
Guihua Granny and Lin Xiaoke looked worried, as they didn't believe Lu Fan could resolve the situation.
"Wanting to be a hero isn't that easy," Zhang Lao San said with a cold laugh. "How many hairs have you grown to dare to bark at me?"