Chapter 259 - One month and one week (2/2)

Linfeng turned around and bowed once more at Old Xiong.

”My apologies, Master. My decision will not change.” He straightened his body, turned back, and held the door knob.

However, Master Xiong's stern voice sounded again.

”You'll be the downfall of my granddaughter.”

Linfeng's hand that was about to turn the knob stopped. This time, he did not look back and slowly answered.

”I won't be. Master shall see that in the future. Please, excuse me.” He finally opened the door and left the room, closing the door respectfully.

Old Xiong's dark eyes stayed on the closed door.

”Zhou Min.”

”Yes, Master.”

”How far did your son get in his investigation of the treaty?”

”Based on the reports, Linfeng recently hired translators of oriental ancient texts.”

Zhou Min also did not have any idea how Linfeng planned to break the treaty. The treaty's code and its doc.u.ments had been studied and translated by professionals many times. What else could his son discover from them?

There was no way to break it. It was an eternal pact.

”Studying the ancient artifacts? Hmm... What could your son possibly do?” Even Old Xiong thought it was impossible to break the treaty.

The room became silent as both the master and the aide kept thinking of ways that could make Linfeng turn the table to his advantage. What cards did Linfeng have?

After a long while, Zhou Min finally asked what had been bothering his mind all this time.

”Master, about Young Miss Zhi.” Butler Zhou had a hesitant look on his face. ”...Are you truly going to take away the title of heir?”

Old Xiong's already low mood plummeted down even more. He took the teacup from the table and was about to take a sip. Finding it empty, his old face scrunched up.

”Brew me tea,” he said instead and handed the cup to Zhou Min.

”...”

'Master, if you are not planning to take it away, you shouldn't have said it in the first place.'

Zhou Min quietly took the cup. The study room was lavishly furnished, securing that all necessities that the Head Master would need would be readily available. There was a small kitchen slash bar at the back, which contained everything needed for tea preparation.

He brewed the tea on the small tea table in the study room, his actions well practiced, like a work of art.

While busying himself, Zhou Min's mind floated, thinking that his master was really pitiful.

This time, his Master was too angry, fought with his granddaughter, and said things he did not mean to say. Now, his relationship with his granddaughter had turned for the worst.

After receiving the steaming cup of tea, Old Xiong let out a tired sigh. His tight nerves loosened up a bit.

Old Xiong still remembered every single word his granddaughter had said. It was the first time that he saw his granddaughter become so mad, thus, the episode earlier was such an unforgettable moment for Master Xiong.

After a long while, Old Xiong's lips moved.

”Zhou Min, tell me honestly, do I look unhappy living my life this way?”

The old man's voice had a hint of bitterness. Cleary, he took Xiong Zhi's words deeply. The old man's heart and pride had taken a huge blow.

Zhou Min could not answer. He just poured him another cup of tea.