Chapter 16: Shen Qianye Kneels to Apologize to Lu Fan!

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Whenever she made a request in the past, even if it was in the dead of night asking Lu Fan to make handmade buns or grind soy milk for her, he never once refused. Today, it was just an offhand remark, yet Jiang Ru Xue felt confident. Lin Ziyu, however, was uneasy—after all, Lu Fan was someone she had brought in. This junior apprentice was good in every way except that he was a hopeless romantic, having endured five years of mistreatment in silence. If Lu Fan chose to side with the Jiang family again today, she would be powerless to stop him. Jiang’s father, already assured of victory, looked triumphantly at Lin Ziyu. “Miss Lin, you’re just a bit short of the mark. After all, we are family.”

“Mr. Jiang, you jest. Someone of my background could never be considered family with you,” Lu Fan said coldly. His words were like a slap in the face to the Jiang family. Jiang Ru Xue stared at him in disbelief. “Lu Fan, what did you say?” Lu Fan met her wounded gaze. “Miss Jiang, it is you who wants a divorce, and your family who wishes to draw the line between us. Since the decision to divorce has been made, there’s no turning back. I do not like lingering matters or entanglements; such confusion does no good to your reputation.” Under Jiang Ru Xue’s watchful eyes, Lu Fan addressed Master Qin word by word: “I dare not deceive you, Master Qin. The person who vouched for me to come here this time is Sister Ziyu.”

Seeing Lu Fan stand with the Lin family, Jiang Ru Xue’s face flushed with anger. Had this been at home before, she would have unleashed the harshest words to mock him, but under the Qin family’s roof, she dared not be reckless. She could only look at Lu Fan with tearful, pleading eyes. The Qin family members easily saw that the Jiang family were like weather vanes, clinging to whoever could save Master Qin. Although Master Qin was displeased, he knew when to show mercy. He waved his hand. “Escort Mr. and Miss Jiang out.” Jiang’s father, unwilling to accept defeat, had no choice but to leave. Shen Qianye was anxious. “Master, what about me?” “You nearly killed me and slandered Brother Lu. If you want to leave, you must kneel and apologize to Brother Lu and beg his forgiveness. Only then will I allow you to go.” Shen Qianye’s expression changed. “Kneel and apologize to that loser…”

Before he could finish, Master Qin slammed the table hard. “How dare you!” At that moment, a shadow suddenly appeared in the room and dealt Shen Qianye a fierce slap across the face. Shen Qianye was caught completely off guard, spitting blood instantly. “Qianye!” The attacker moved so swiftly that Lu Fan, an ordinary man, could not make out the motions clearly. He was a martial artist—a highly skilled one. The attacker’s presence was so subtle that no one noticed his position. If Lu Fan were to provoke such a formidable figure, he might never even know how he died. Having served the Jiang family by washing clothes and cooking for five years, Lu Fan had little contact with the outside world. Now, a sense of crisis gripped him. He could no longer waste time; he must find that woman quickly.

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Master Qin lightly tapped the table. “Young Master Shen, are you listening to me now?” Although his words were gentle, his overwhelming aura pressed down like a tidal wave. Shen Qianye’s knees buckled, and he knelt down with all fours on the ground, apologizing to Lu Fan. “I’m sorry, Mr. Lu. I was blind before and failed to recognize a great man…” He was relieved Jiang Ru Xue had already left; otherwise, she would have witnessed this scene. Lu Fan felt no joy at this; from his heart, he hoped Jiang Ru Xue would find a worthy man. Even if he could no longer be by her side in the future, he wished for a man to protect her, care for her, and grant her a smooth life. Shen Qianye’s kneeling lost him all respect in Lu Fan’s eyes, yet there was nothing to be done—after all, Shen Qianye was Jiang Ru Xue’s cherished former lover. Apart from a handsome face, he was utterly useless. “You may rise. I only hope you treat Miss Jiang better from now on.” Shen Qianye was stunned, expecting Lu Fan to demean him using Master Qin’s backing. Yet the loser remained a loser; even with support, he dared not take advantage, and instead was told to treat his wife better. Was there any man more pathetic than Lu Fan? Shen Qianye despised Lu Fan inwardly but had to feign fear. “I will take good care of Xue’er. Master Qin, may I leave now?” “Go!” Master Qin despised such weaklings the most. After the Shen family left, Master Qin said solemnly, “This Brother Lu may seem young, but I fear he is a sage from another world. Do not offend him!” Madam Qin hurriedly said, “Husband, I have been polite to him, but he is just a wandering doctor…” “What do you know? The world is full of people chasing fame and fortune. If you meet a true master, one man can be worth an entire nation!” Lu Fan’s steps were weak and unsteady, as if drained of all vitality. The journey to the car exhausted his last strength. Only when his body leaned back against the leather seat of the passenger side did he finally close his eyes.

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“Senior sister, thank you for your trouble.” Lin Ziyu felt a little guilty. Had it not been for her sake, Lu Fan would never have produced such a miraculous medicine to prolong Master Qin’s life, nor would he have expended so much energy. “Junior brother, the Lin family owes you a great debt. Rest assured, I will help you find your true love. Let me take you home first.” Shortly after she drove off, Jiang Ru Xue followed behind. She had originally intended to go back with Lu Fan but felt a sharp pain in her heart upon seeing him get into Lin Ziyu’s car. Lin Ziyu was so focused on Lu Fan that she didn’t notice she was being followed. She delivered Lu Fan to the newly prepared house, where he dragged his weakened body out of the car. “Xiao You is about to finish school.” “I told you to hire some servants, but you insisted on doing everything yourself. Stay home and rest. I’ll go pick up the child.” “Thank you, senior sister.” Lu Fan desperately needed sleep to restore his strength. Unbeknownst to him, Lin Ziyu left in such a hurry that the door was left ajar. Jiang Ru Xue sneaked into the house quietly. She felt it necessary to talk to Lu Fan, but upon entering the master bedroom, she immediately saw the man lying on the bed. Usually, he would wake instantly whenever she appeared, but today he was sleeping soundly. The warm glow of the setting sun bathed Lu Fan’s handsome face. Without any luxurious adornments, he appeared exceptionally noble and sacred. Jiang Ru Xue was stunned. Was this still the despised live-in son-in-law? He lay completely still. Was he feverish or ill? She recalled that his complexion had looked poor when he left. Jiang Ru Xue sat beside him and raised her hand to touch his forehead. It was not hot; rather, his body temperature was very low. What was going on? She quickly covered him with a blanket, but Lu Fan remained cold. Should she call emergency services? Yet she noticed his expression was normal, with no sign of pain, and his breathing was steady. Very well, she decided to repay him for saving the Jiang family today. Gritting her teeth, she slipped off her shoes and lifted the blanket, lying down beside Lu Fan. Her cheeks flushed as her small hand slowly wrapped around his waist, pressing her body close to his...