Thinking of this, Su Yingxia felt slightly relieved.
However, the unease in her heart could not be completely dispelled.
She felt that Chen Fan was like a ghost, omnipresent, always bringing all sorts of misfortune and bad luck to her life and her destiny.
It was as if she could never get rid of him.
Although, at times, she felt a little wistful when she remembered how obedient Chen Fan used to be to her, that hint of wistfulness was insignificant compared to her loathing for Chen Fan.
The car drove into Xiangshan Tanfu.
Holding her nose, Su Yingxia, with her face pressed against the car window, let out a sigh of relief in her heart.
Upon returning to the garden villa, she would be free and would no longer have to constantly endure the smell emanating from Jiang Shaolong.
She was already a bit of a germaphobe, and the journey had been particularly arduous.
Unconsciously, her attitude towards Jiang Shaolong had undergone a subtle change.
"Huh, stop the car!"
Because her face was turned towards the window, Su Yingxia saw several cars parked outside Villa No. 1, with several bodyguards standing ramrod straight guarding those cars.
She had a deep impression of one figure standing beside the lead Rolls-Royce, scrutinizing Villa No. 1.
It was none other than Yuan Liangping, the young master from Jiangbei.
Jiang family's driver quickly hit the brakes.
"Wife, what's wrong?"
Jiang Shaolong leaned closer to Su Yingxia, wanting to see the situation outside the car.
Immediately, Su Yingxia was assailed by the sickening smell of mildew and rot.
Unable to bear it any longer, she pulled open the car door and jumped out, retching.
Jiang Shaolong's expression darkened.
Jiang Lizong also saw Yuan Liangping over there and said, "Shaolong, that is the young master Yuan from Jiangbei. He's arrived outside Villa No. 1. Your mother and I will go and greet him. You go back first, take a shower, change your clothes, and then come to thank young master Yuan."
"Young Master Yuan from Jiangbei?" Jiang Shaolong's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly agreed, "Okay!"
After speaking, he urged the driver to drive.
On the way back, he had already understood that young master Xu from the capital and young master Yuan from Jiangbei had come to Hangjiang to save him.
As the saying goes, misfortune can be a blessing in disguise. Although he had suffered a great loss this time, it had brought him an opportunity to curry favor with the esteemed young master Yuan, which he naturally could not miss.
However, he was a bit puzzled as to why young master Yuan was at Villa No. 1.
Could it be that young master Yuan knew the mysterious owner of Villa No. 1?
He thought it was highly likely, otherwise, was young master Yuan here to see that good-for-nothing Chen Fan?
The driver hurriedly took him home.
Meanwhile, Su Yingxia had already rushed to the convoy.
Yuan Liangping was still observing the villa. He wasn't in a hurry to knock on the door and enter, but instead, he circled Villa No. 1, observing its layout.
"Young Master Yuan!"
Su Yingxia greeted him with a sweet smile.
"It's Miss Su."
Yuan Liangping nodded with a smile and said, "I remember you said you also live in this neighborhood, right?"
Su Yingxia nodded, but she dared not invite Yuan Liangping in.
After all, her garden villa was like a doghouse, and it was hard to guarantee that someone like young master Yuan wouldn't see through it.
"Young Master Yuan, the Raptor Brigade has released them. I just brought Jiang Shaolong back."
Su Yingxia said, "Thank you, young Master Yuan and young master Xu. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known what to do about this matter."
"Yes, thank you, young Master Yuan and young master Xu. Otherwise, my son would probably not have been released anytime soon."
Jiang Lizong also rushed over, saying with a fawning smile, "My son Shaolong is in a very sorry state now. After he tidies himself up, he will come to thank young Master Yuan for saving his life."
"I dare not take credit!"
Yuan Liangping said with a smile, "Captain Qin over there was also showing face to young master Xu. I didn't do much."
"Young Master Yuan is a man of exceptional talent and doesn't take this to heart, but our entire family will remember it. I wonder if young Master Yuan and young master Xu have time for lunch? May we, the Jiang family, host you to express our gratitude?"
"No need."
Yuan Liangping was not very interested in this and waved his hand, saying, "I don't have time for now. However, tomorrow night, I will be hosting a banquet with the Peng family at the Hanjiang Grand Hotel, and a private auction will be held concurrently. If Mr. Jiang and Miss Su are free, you might as well come and join us!"
"We will, we certainly will!"
"Young Master Yuan's invitation, Yingxia is greatly honored. I will definitely go," Su Yingxia said with a charming smile.
"Miss Su, you live in this neighborhood. Have you really not seen the true owner of this villa?"
Yuan Liangping ignored Jiang Lizong and asked Su Yingxia.
"I have never seen them."
Looking at this luxurious villa, Su Yingxia's mood was complex.
"Your ex-husband Chen Fan is guarding this villa for the owner."
Yuan Liangping smiled and said, "Haven't you inquired about it from your ex-husband?"
"After divorcing Chen Fan, I have had no further contact with him."
Su Yingxia's expression turned a little unnatural and she said, "We are already strangers."
"That's a pity."
Yuan Liangping said, "Villa No. 1 lives up to its name. Its layout is extraordinary, and its aura is magnificent. The fact that it could be purchased with a Purple Thorn Dragon Card speaks volumes about the owner's vision and magnanimity."
Su Yingxia was momentarily at a loss for words.
She didn't know Yuan Liangping's purpose in saying all this.
She didn't want to mention the name Chen Fan to anyone. However, since Yuan Liangping asked, she could only smile wryly.
She was determined to leave a good impression on Yuan Liangping, and even flirt a little and try to seduce him if possible.
But the name Chen Fan, whom she despised, even when he wasn't present, felt like it could cause trouble and ruin things, making her angry.
Not wanting to dwell on the topic of Chen Fan, she asked, "Young Master Yuan, what brings you here so early in the morning?"
"To deliver an invitation!"
Yuan Liangping smiled and raised his hand, saying, "For the auction tomorrow night, let's see if the mysterious owner of this villa will grace us with his presence."
Su Yingxia was taken aback. "The owner of the villa isn't here."
"Isn't your ex-husband Chen Fan here? Since he's looking after the villa for the owner, he can naturally deliver the invitation."
Yuan Liangping gestured for a bodyguard to go and ring the doorbell. He also strode forward, saying, "I'll also take this opportunity to meet Mr. Chen Fan."
As he spoke, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
Delivering the invitation was also a form of testing. He needed to confirm the identity and background of the villa's owner before he could deal with Chen Fan and avenge Yuan Fangfei and Yuan Zijie.
With a 'knock, knock' sound, the door was opened.
A young woman who looked like a tomboy opened the door, yawning.
"Who are you looking for?"
Wang Tingting looked at Yuan Liangping and asked.
"Is Mr. Chen Fan here?"
Yuan Liangping glanced at Wang Tingting, a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he still spoke politely.
"Is something wrong with looking for him?"
Wang Tingting's gaze swept over Su Yingxia, and she suddenly said, "He's dead!"
With that, she slammed the door shut with a bang.
Yuan Liangping was stunned.
Judging by the resentment in this woman's tone, she seemed to have a rather close relationship with Chen Fan.
He had some reservations about Chen Fan, but at this moment, he found it ridiculous.
As the saying goes, one can see the whole by observing a part.
If Chen Fan's woman was so vulgar, annoying, and rude, how good could Chen Fan himself be?
He felt that he had overestimated Chen Fan.
Perhaps Chen Fan had indeed just gotten lucky and, by virtue of his connection with the villa's owner, was acting so arbitrarily and recklessly?
However, since he was already here, he might as well meet him and gauge Chen Fan's capabilities.
If he had indeed overestimated Chen Fan, then he would arrange for someone to get rid of him later.
He signaled the bodyguard to ring the doorbell again.