Chapter 445 - A Visit to the Song Family (1/2)

“Stop embarra.s.sing yourself! Pull yourself together!”

Chen Huaian chided hotly at Chen Qianxin after seeing Chen Qianxin clung to the Chen Fan’s leg tightly, refusing to let go.

“Xiao Fan, forgive this idiot.”

Chen Huaian gave Chen Fan an embarra.s.sed look and said.

Chen Fan had been the main benefactor of the Chen family who was the single reason behind the Chen family’s rise to power. Yet, just one year after Chen Fan’s disappearance, Chen Qianxin, Great Auntie, and Chen An had already suggested abandoning Chen Fan’s family. Luckily Chen Fan had known their true colors and didn’t trust them from the outset, otherwise, their betrayal would be a huge blow to Chen Fan.

“It’s OK, grandpa.” Chen Fan scanned the relatives indifferently. His eyes shone like two pools of crystal clear spring. “I have many questions for you, grandpa.”

“Ah, very well then. Let’s discuss them in my study.” Chen Huaian rose to his feet and was about to start up the stairs to his study. He paused a second and then ordered Chen Ning to accompany him to the study to prepare tea for them. Chen Fan followed the old man up the stairs with Chen Guoguo in tow.

When they were both gone upstairs and retreated into the old man’s study, an awkward silence fell over the living room.

The Chen family members looked at each other, some still trying to wrap their heads around the development.

“Son of a gun, he is back!”

After a while, one of Chen Fan’s uncles lamented, breaking the silence.

“How much of what Chen Fan told us do you think is real?” Great Auntie asked suspiciously.

“Hehe… Does it really matter? Xiao Fan is as powerful as he had been, if not more so. Now he is back with us, he is going to make the Chen family great again!”

Fourth Uncle said as he gave Great Auntie and Chen Qianxin a sidelong glance as he reflected on the development.

“Do you guys really think Xiao Fan was deaf? He must have heard what you guys just said about him, but he probably didn’t want to waste his time on you. Fools! w.a.n.g Xiaoyun was not a push-over either and she still held one last trump card up her sleeve: the mighty w.a.n.g Family. The w.a.n.g family will not just stand by and do nothing while their daughter is being bullied.”

In addition, the Cang Dragon unit that protected w.a.n.g Xiaoyun round the clock and the girl called Red Sparrow are both signs of Xiao Fan’s deep influence in the military. As long as Li Wuchen was still alive, he would never allow the Song Family to tough even a hair on Chen Fan’s family. How could you miss these obvious signs and try to throw Chen Fan and his parents under the bus? Sometimes I really wonder if your heads are screwed on backwards. ”

With that thought in mind, a gloating smirk surfaced on Fourth Uncle’s face.

Chen Fan’s return had finally eased the Chen family’s mind. On the other hand, It was the Song Family’s turn to get worried.

Once they got into the study, Chen Ning walked over to the tea-table to prepare tea, tagging Chen Guoguo along with her. After both Chen Ning and Chen Guoguo were out of sight, Chen Huaian heaved a sigh and said apologetically: “Xiao Fan, I am sorry for what you heard earlier. I had never thought that Chen Qianxin and Chen An could be so… heartlessly selfish. I can’t imagine anyone would do such a thing to their own brothers and uncles.”

Even as Chen Huaian said that a pang of pain and regret flashed across his face.

Nothing would hurt the old man’s feelings more than seeing his children fight amongst each other.

“Let’s forget about those unpleasantries, grandpa. I didn’t come back for them anyways. I come back for you, my parents, Chen Ning and Guoguo.”

Chen Fan said readily without much emotion in his voice. Then he asked with a bit more concern: “Are my parents OK?”

“The first thing that General Li and Miss Red Sparrow did after they learned about what happened to you was to inform us. I don’t think Chen Gexin and Xiaoyun had yet come to terms with it yet. Your dad was able to keep his position at the county office thanks to General Li’s protection, but your mom’s situation is a bit more complicated.” Chen Huaian paused a then said in a solemn tone: “Our former enemies: The Ji Family of Zhong Hai, Tang Family, and Nin Family started to pick on Jin Xiu Group. Xiaoyun had to shoulder all the burdens alone since An Ya was…”

Chen Huaian paused again.

“Did the An family come for her?” Chen Fan narrowed his glinting eyes.

“Yes, and no. They didn’t force Xiao Ya per se. Xiao Ya left Jin Xiu Group for the sake of your mother.” A hint of concern flickered in Chen Huaian’s eyes. “The An family had grown their influence significantly over the years, and by now they are called the most powerful family in the Don He Province.”

“Humph… most powerful family in Don He Province..”

Chen Fan sneered.

“Grandpa, you don’t have to speak for the An family. They will speak for themselves when they kneel before me. I want to know what kind of excuse would convince me to spare their lives.”

Chen Fan said in an even tone, but Chen Huaian would sense the imposing righteous fury in between his words, and in the sheen of his eyes. The most powerful family of Northern China might as well be a pathetic worm before him.

Such as it was. The An family’s influence and might was barely a fraction of that of Russia. Chen Fan could make a deal with thousands if not millions of such family clans at once. Chen Fan could even bring a superpower of the world to their knees, much less a small family clan.

“Xiao Fan, what have you done over the year? Your demeanor is much more conspicuous and energetic than before. A year ago, you often hid your strength under a mask, but now you have forsaken the disguise and let yourself s.h.i.+ne like a Divine Weapon of Unparalleled Power before everyone’s eyes. What had happened to you?”

Chen Huaian asked curiously.

Seeing Chen Ning had arrived with a pot of fresh steamy tea, Chen Huaian asked: Chen Fan sipped the tea and briefly went over the series of events he had undergone.

Chen Fan had talked about these events with a great measure of casualness and levity, however, Chen Huaian and Chen Ning were both so stunned by the details that they thought they were listening to a mythical tale.

“Werewolf? Blood Wolf? You have defeated the entire Infantry Division 116? The Russian leaders pleaded for a truce?”

These stories were so inconceivable that Chen Huaian and Chen Ning started to wonder if their ears had played tricks on them.

The stories also filled Chen Guoguo’s heart with admiration. The girl looked at Chen Fan as a K-pop fangirl would to her idle.