CHAPTER 449: CHAPTER 449

As soon as Fu Youhan finished speaking, both Old Master Feng and Feng Yu immediately looked towards Jiang Moxi.

Upon seeing Jiang Moxi’s still cool and indifferent expression, they both knew Fu Youhan wasn’t lying.

"Has anyone found out who it was?"

"What kind of background does the other party have?"

The two kept asking questions in succession.

After Jiang Moxi’s narrow escape from death in Yan City, it also became their greatest concern, fearing that Jiang Moxi might encounter the same situation again.

"I checked, they are local hoodlums from Emperor City. But who can guarantee that this information isn’t disguised?"

Fu Youhan’s words made the expressions of Old Master Feng and Feng Yu extremely grave.

Old Master Feng even declared: "We’ll skip the Wu Family’s reception. Afterwards, we’ll send a congratulatory gift over, that should suffice."

And Feng Yu added: "I’ll enhance the security patrolling in the garden."

But Jiang Moxi was reluctant to cause panic because of her: "No need, I can’t just hide away at home my whole life to avoid these people."

Old Master Feng’s face was stern; originally he had allowed Feng Ming to take Jiang Moxi to the Xuanming Mercenary Corps for heir training, also in hopes that while their family’s business thrived, they wouldn’t have to worry about external risks and be confined at home every day.

But unexpectedly, those trainings instead brought danger to Jiang Moxi, and he was filled with self-blame.

Feng Yu frowned and his voice carried a trace of coldness: "If Wu Family Business’s anniversary celebration will endanger you, I think it’s better if they don’t hold it at all."

Right, in Feng Yu’s extreme worldview, if a problem can’t be resolved, then eliminate the source of the problem.

He had even figured out how to deal with the Wu Family, bankrupting them, so there won’t need to be any damn corporate anniversary celebrations.

But Jiang Moxi, knowing Feng Yu’s temperament, quickly spoke in a cold voice to stop him:

"Can you not stir up trouble unnecessarily? The survival of a company not only involves the effort of generations but also affects the livelihood of countless ordinary people!"

Feng Yu and Jiang Moxi glared at each other, their eyes turning blood-red with fury.

"I don’t care about the livelihood of ordinary people, I just don’t ever want to see you covered in blood and lifeless again!"

When Fu Youhan heard Feng Yu’s words, his hand holding the chess piece tightened slightly.

Because he knew that the scene Feng Yu described was likely the day Jiang Moxi returned from Yan City, close to death.

That scene had deeply pained Feng Yu, and how could it be different for Fu Youhan?

Even Old Master Feng’s expression turned sour.

That day Jiang Moxi returned to Emperor City, he wasn’t present.

By the time he got the news and rushed back, Jiang Moxi had already been recuperating at home for several days.

But her complexion and condition were still so terrible.

It was evident her physical state had reached a critical limit before proper rest and recovery.

At this moment, reason told Old Master Feng that to keep Jiang Moxi happy and joyful, they should stick to their original intention of giving her a certain degree of freedom.

But his personal desire agreed with Feng Yu, no matter the cost, as long as Jiang Moxi is safe.

As the two thoughts battled inside his mind, Fu Youhan’s voice suddenly sounded.

"I will protect her well, I’ll dispatch a small team from Yan City to ensure her safety."

Old Master Feng looked up at the young man in front of him, and before he could speak, Feng Yu began fiercely again.

"You’ll protect her? Is that why she returned to Emperor City covered in blood, on the brink of death?"

At this moment, Feng Yu was like an untethered mad dog, lashing out at anyone besides Jiang Moxi.

Especially in his eyes, Fu Youhan was still the catalyst of the incident, and he was certainly not about to let him off.

His bloodshot eyes stared fiercely at Fu Youhan, as if he wanted to tear him to pieces right there and then.

Fu Youhan’s eyes were equally red, but he didn’t dodge, instead, his determination was clear as he told Feng Yu,

"That was an accident, this time I promise I will protect her with my life!"

"Promise? What do you have to promise with!" Feng Yu was agitated.

Fu Youhan stood his ground: "My life!"

Two men, both outstanding in temperament and flawless in appearance, even without physical contact, made the atmosphere feel like invisible flames were dancing around.

However, just as the battle without smoke was about to erupt, Old Master Feng suddenly spoke, "If you want to accompany Xixi to the Wu Family Business anniversary as her driver and bodyguard, I can give you that opportunity."

A simple sentence completely shattered the intense atmosphere of the battle.

Feng Yu glared fiercely at the old man, furious, "Grandfather!"

"Ah Yu, I know what I am doing! Go get some cookies for Xixi, and have the kitchen prepare a pot of chrysanthemum tea."

Old Master Feng glanced at Feng Yu, then his gaze returned to the chessboard.

Feng Yu was on the brink of completely losing it, but with Old Master Feng right there, he still understood what he should and shouldn’t do.

So, he glared fiercely at Fu Youhan and then turned towards the kitchen...

Ye Chen saw the rumored hothead on the brink of explosion, actually going to fetch cookies for Xiao Moxi, and began to realize that his feelings for Xiao Moxi were not just simple sibling affection.

However, Old Master Feng had sent Feng Yu away at this moment, and Ye Chen felt that Old Master Feng preferred Fu Youhan.

Once Feng Yu left, the chess game between Old Master Feng and Fu Youhan continued.

Fu Youhan asked Old Master Feng, "Old Master, you just allowed me to accompany Xixi to the Wu Family Business anniversary. Is there any condition?"

Old Master Feng stroked his beard, saying, "The condition is this game, you need to at least win by eighteen pieces."

Fu Youhan’s gaze immediately fell on the chessboard.

This game was about to end. If Old Master Feng had not made this demand, Fu Youhan would have continued playing a few more moves with the same result as before, losing by only one-and-a-half points.

But now, Old Master Feng’s sudden challenge nearly made it an impossible task.

Fu Youhan also knew that Old Master Feng’s tactic was to get him to back down.

But he had let Jiang Moxi face danger once before, a regret he would carry for life; he could not bear to see her in danger again.

So, after surveying the chess game for a moment, Fu Youhan nodded, "Then I hope Old Master keeps his word."

Old Master Feng smiled as he watched Fu Youhan, "Of course."

Their chess game continued, amidst rising tension.

Ye Chen watched from the sidelines, suddenly too anxious for Fu Youhan to even broach his own request to Jiang Moxi.

This nervous tension lasted until Fu Youhan made his last move.

"Old Master, thank you for letting me win."

Old Master Feng squinted at the chessboard.

Eighteen pieces, no less!

He had actually managed to turn the game around from a dire situation and found a way to survive.

This intelligence and composed demeanor impressed Old Master Feng.

"Indeed, the most dazzling Third Master Fu of Yan City!"

Amid Old Master Feng’s affirmation, Fu Youhan still showed no signs of arrogance, "It’s just others exaggerating. I only hope you truly allow me to accompany Xixi as her driver and bodyguard."

With the chess game ended, Old Master Feng naturally had no room to go back on his word, only saying, "Alright, but remember, you must ensure Xixi’s complete safety."

Fu Youhan nodded, "Certainly. Even if it costs me my life, I will ensure her safety and return her to you unharmed."