Capítulo 1187: Chapter 794: This Man

“Dad, be careful. Uncle Qin, please accompany my dad outside. My dad hasn’t been feeling too well recently,” Wang Gui said with a smile to the elderly man.

Upon hearing this, the old man’s expression showed a hint of hesitation, because if he left, Liu Hun and Wang Xiaofei might trouble Wang Gui later, and Wang Gui might not be able to handle it.

“Never mind, I won’t go out. I’ll just go and check the flowers and plants I planted in the backyard,” Wang Dafu seemed to understand the old man’s concern, sighed, and then turned around to head inside the house.

“Director Liu, I hope you won’t take what just happened to heart,” Wang Gui courteously said to Liu Hun after Wang Dafu left.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hun nodded and followed Wang Gui into the courtyard.

As the saying goes, ‘don’t hit a smiling face.’ Since Wang Gui was being friendly, it was inappropriate for Liu Hun to act distant.

The three of them had just entered the courtyard and looked around at the entire yard and house, showing a few traces of shock in their expressions. Previously, even Liu Hun hadn’t paid attention from the outside, but now upon entering, they realized that this house could not only be called a villa, it was even more luxurious than an Imperial Palace. The garden was filled with countless artificial hills, flowers, and trees, none of which were ordinary items. Upon stepping into the garden, a faint fragrance filled the air, the scent was perfectly balanced.

Although only the main door of the house was open, they could vaguely see the interior furnishings.

“Xiao Lü, please brew a pot of high-quality tea for our guests. Use the tea I brought back from Heaven Mountain,” Wang Gui sat on a stone stool in the center of the courtyard and nodded to Liu Hun and the other two, then smiled at a girl with ordinary looks and stature behind him.

“Yes, young master,” the girl, who looked around twenty, nodded to Wang Gui and then walked towards the house.

“I met this girl by chance outside three years ago. Her parents were in a worse condition than Xiao Tong’s father at the time. Seeing her homeless, I took her in to help care for my dad,” Wang Gui explained to Liu Hun with a smile after they were seated.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hun’s face revealed a slight smile, and he softly said, “Your father is indeed very lucky to have a child like you.”

“I was an orphan, stayed in the orphanage until I was five; my dad adopted me due to his health issues and inability to have children at that time. But a year after my adoption, my younger brother was born. Only later, as we grew up, did everyone find out my younger brother was congenitally…” Wang Gui didn’t continue, but Liu Hun and the others roughly understood his meaning.

Facing Wang Gui, Liu Hun felt a bit uncomfortable, as if standing in front of him, all his matters could be seen through.

Therefore, Liu Hun didn’t want to stay any longer. He nodded and said in a solemn voice to Wang Gui, “The main reason for our visit this time is to withdraw the marriage proposal. Xiao Tong and Xiaofei are in love freely, and I’ve already dealt with matters on Xiao Tong’s father’s side. I don’t want Xiao Tong and Xiaofei to bear any blame, so I’m here to hope Mr. Wang agrees to this. After all, your brother is a fool, and such matters belong to free love these days.”

“Why, Director Liu, did you just sit down and plan to leave already?” Wang Gui smiled at Liu Hun and gently said.

Hearing Wang Gui’s words, Liu Hun’s eyes narrowed slightly, showing a bit of displeasure.

“Director Liu, I’m really sorry, I’m just straightforward by nature. Don’t take my previous words to heart. I just see you as a young man of promise and would love to chat with you. Of course, regarding Xiao Tong and my brother’s marriage, I never agreed from the start. Since Director Liu is here, I naturally have to respect you,” Wang Gui quickly explained upon seeing Liu Hun’s displeasure.

The attitude was so sincere that Liu Hun couldn’t find any fault.

“Are you threatening me?” Liu Hun’s voice turned a bit cold as he looked at Wang Gui and asked.

During the conversation between Liu Hun and Wang Gui, Wang Xiaofei and Guan Xiaotong remained silent, as they certainly were not fools and could clearly see Wang Dafu was perhaps somewhat simple, but Wang Gui before them was definitely not.

“No, no, I sincerely want to chat with Director Liu. After all, capable young men like Director Liu are rare nowadays. I have encountered some supposedly promising young men in Beijing before, but compared to Director Liu, they are far inferior,” Wang Gui said with a smile, making it impossible for anyone to feel any anger.

“Oh? So, are you saying Mr. Wang is from Beijing?” Liu Hun’s heart slightly trembled hearing Wang Gui’s words, but he remained calm and said, although now he didn’t seem as anxious.

“Since Director Liu is so interested in my background, I can share if you don’t mind,” Wang Gui smiled and looked at Liu Hun.

“I’m all ears,” Liu Hun nodded.

His intuition told him Wang Gui was definitely not an ordinary person. Although there was no sign of power within him, Wang Gui had someone as strong as the old man beside him and was well versed in matters of cultivation. If he were ordinary, he wouldn’t be here chatting with Liu Hun.

From the beginning, Wang Gui held the initiative, which Liu Hun didn’t particularly like, but now he was indeed interested in Wang Gui’s background.

“I was an orphan from a young age, which I’ve mentioned before. I thought my life would be like any ordinary person, going through high school, then college, and eventually taking over for my dad, who used to be a landlord in the area. But at sixteen, during my second year of high school, an incident happened,” Wang Gui paused here.

Then Wang Gui continued to Liu Hun, “That day, several strange men came and transferred me to another school without my knowledge, then took me to meet a middle-aged man who told me he was my biological father. Then I was sent to study in Beijing, spent five years there, studied abroad, came back, and started a business. The previous year, I built this house to show gratitude to my adoptive father. I’ve only recently returned, wanting to spend New Year with my dad and brother.” Wang Gui revealed his background to Liu Hun calmly, though with much detail, it was not particularly useful to him.

“I believe you know my purpose in coming here, so can you give us a reply now?” Liu Hun didn’t probe into Wang Gui’s detailed background.

If Wang Gui didn’t want to disclose it, probing wouldn’t yield results. Choosing instead to address matters and return to Fenglin County seemed more logical to Liu Hun.

“There’s no issue with the marriage contract, given everyone is aware of my brother’s condition. With Xiao Tong involved with a boyfriend now, I can’t possibly object,” Wang Gui replied as Liu Hun moved the topic forward, with a flicker of difference in his eyes.

Originally, Wang Gui anticipated Liu Hun might ask about his background, but realizing otherwise suggested it was his assumption; meeting Liu Hun at the level he did suggested not a lack of interest but no desire to pursue it further.

As remaining in this passive status wasn’t desirable to anyone.

“Alright, since you’ve agreed, can you give me an account number to return the betrothal gift? But henceforth, if Guan Zhongliang looks for you, it’ll have no relation with Xiao Tong. I hope you understand,” Liu Hun stated calmly to Wang Gui, intending to leave immediately after.

“Aren’t you at all interested in matters of the Liu Family?” Right as Liu Hun stood, Wang Gui suddenly asked with a smile, looking at him.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hun’s eyes narrowed slightly, halted his step, and turned, facing Wang Gui’s smiling face. No one could tell what Liu Hun was thinking at that moment.

“I discovered this during your battle with Uncle Qin because Liu Family members have a unique mark only they possess,” Wang Gui continued to smile and explain to Liu Hun.

“What are you trying to say?” Liu Hun’s face showed no hint of a smile now, instead, he coldly asked Wang Gui.

“On your hand’s back, there are three moles. Though inconspicuous, they form a triangle. A triangle is universally recognized as the strongest shape. Many examples exist, like Egypt’s Pyramids formed as triangles, signifying indestructibility in the Liu Family. If some actions were unclear, now I understand everything, so I want to propose cooperation. Director Liu, are you interested?” Wang Gui calmly proposed.