Ye Fan's face was somber, his brows furrowed slightly.
Since he had come to Jiangnan, he was determined to bring back that batch of goods. Otherwise, wouldn't this trip be in vain?
After thinking for a moment, Ye Fan looked up and continued to ask Old Lei, "Does Old Lei know any weaknesses of this eldest young master of the Feng family?"
As long as he knew his weakness and prescribed the right medicine, it wouldn't be impossible to teach Feng Xiao a lesson.
Everyone has weaknesses. As the saying goes, gold is not pure, and no one is perfect. That's precisely what it means.
Old Lei thought for a long time before replying noncommittally, "What weaknesses could he have? It's nothing more than lechery. Everyone in Jiangnan City knows that this eldest young master of the Feng family once spent a fortune to host a banquet, inviting all the beautiful women and some young masters from Jiangnan City onto a ship for half a month. It is said that the scene was extremely licentious."
"Scum."
Liu Piaoxu said fiercely, her face full of anger.
Meanwhile, Ye Fan's expression remained grim. He hadn't expected that the eldest young master of the Feng family could do such absurd things.
However, this also confirmed what Old Lei had just said: the Feng family patriarch truly doted on Feng Xiao. Even after doing such heinous things, the Feng patriarch was still protecting him.
Ye Fan sighed helplessly. If Feng Xiao had any other weaknesses, he might have been able to target him. But for this particular weakness, he really had no good solution.
With a sigh, Ye Fan's face was full of helplessness.
But at this moment, Old Lei spoke again, "Actually, the Feng family is not a monolithic entity. While such a large family appears united, in reality, internal strife has long been rampant. I heard that the second young master of the Feng family has always been dissatisfied with Feng Xiao and has been fighting against him openly and secretly over the years. It's just that the Feng patriarch has already identified Feng Xiao as the future heir of the family, so no matter how much the second young master of the Feng family causes trouble, it's of no use. If you want to deal with Feng Xiao, this second young master of the Feng family could be a breakthrough."
Old Lei's words made Ye Fan's eyes light up.
He hadn't expected that the Feng family would have such a situation. It seemed heaven itself was helping him.
"Thank you, Old Lei."
Ye Fan's face was filled with joy. With this piece of information, he could now plan his next move with ease.
After spending the entire morning at the Antique Association, Ye Fan and Liu Piaoxu left after lunch.
...
"What are your plans?"
Back at the hotel, seeing Ye Fan lost in thought, Liu Piaoxu asked in a deep voice.
Her face was icy, and her eyes, in particular, were chillingly cold.
Hearing Liu Piaoxu's question, Ye Fan slowly looked up. "I want to infiltrate the Feng family tonight and find that second young master to have a chat with him."
"Absolutely not."
As soon as Ye Fan finished speaking, Liu Piaoxu suddenly stood up, vehemently opposing him.
"I'd rather not have that batch of goods than allow you to take such a risk."
Her beautiful eyes stared coldly at Ye Fan, her tone exceptionally firm.
Ye Fan hadn't expected Liu Piaoxu's reaction to be so intense. Seeing her angry cheeks, he could only smile wryly.
"A true man knows what to do and what not to do. This matter must be settled. Moreover, I said last night that Feng Xiao must die. I am a person of my word, so even if there is a certain degree of risk, I have to do it."
Ye Fan was stubborn at heart. Once he made up his mind, ten oxen couldn't pull him back.
What's more, since Feng Xiao harbored ill intentions towards Liu Piaoxu, Ye Fan could not let him live.
Their gazes met in the air, both filled with determination, neither willing to back down.
After a long while, Ye Fan was the first to yield.
He put on a faint smile.
"Don't worry, I won't be in any danger. I don't even put the mere Feng family in my eyes."
His tone was relaxed, and he even deliberately smiled to comfort her.
But Liu Piaoxu was no fool; on the contrary, she was an extremely intelligent woman.
Seeing Ye Fan's demeanor, she became even more resolute in not letting him take risks.
"If the antiques are lost, I can find a way to acquire them again, but your life is only one. So, no matter what, I cannot let you take risks. Ye Fan, I will never allow you to put yourself in danger."
Staring at Ye Fan, Liu Piaoxu's eyes turned slightly red. She tilted her head back, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ye Fan, not daring to avoid his gaze at all.
Seeing this usually cold and decisive prodigy reveal such a girlish demeanor, even Ye Fan, with his resilient nature, couldn't help but be moved.
The softest part of his heart seemed to have been stirred, making it impossible for him to remain calm.
He slowly opened his arms and gently embraced Liu Piaoxu.
Holding her tightly, he whispered in her ear.
"I will never put myself in danger, but I also cannot allow a hidden danger to exist, especially one that could pose a threat to you at any time. So, no matter what, Feng Xiao must die, do you understand?"
Liu Piaoxu didn't reply. She understood Ye Fan, and at the same time, she was touched by what he had said.
The reason he was taking risks was entirely for her.
In his heart, she had always had a place.
It was just that he had never expressed it. Perhaps he had unspoken reasons, or perhaps he liked to keep his thoughts hidden deep within.
But no matter what, today, at this moment, Ye Fan's heart had completely opened to her.
...
As night fell, Ye Fan's figure rapidly approached the Feng family residence.
He had spent the entire afternoon loitering around the Feng family's premises, observing the terrain.
Ye Fan had thoroughly scouted the Feng family's guards and surveillance systems.
At this moment, he was by the high wall in the Feng family's back garden.
The Feng family had not stationed any guards here; only a few surveillance cameras were constantly rotating, guarding the safety of this area.
This was an excellent point of entry for Ye Fan.
Dodging the cameras' gaze, Ye Fan ran with all his might and then suddenly climbed the high wall.
This wall was a full ten feet high. If Ye Fan's strength hadn't increased recently, it would have been difficult to climb.
Seeing that there was no one below, Ye Fan quickly flipped over and jumped down from the wall, entering the Feng family's back garden.
The back garden was vast, with artificial ponds, rockeries, pavilions, and everything else one could imagine.
Not in the mood to admire the scenery, Ye Fan kept close to the wall, observing his surroundings, and then moved forward swiftly.
Ye Fan was unaware of the internal situation of the Feng family, so at this moment, he could only take things one step at a time.
Fortunately, the night was extremely dark, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face. Otherwise, Ye Fan would have likely been discovered long ago.
Following the base of the wall, he reached the villa cluster before stopping.
There were a total of four villas in this cluster, all of which were Feng family properties.
It was important to note that this was a prime location where every inch of land was precious. For the Feng family to own four villas was not something simply achievable with money; it required powerful connections.
From this, it was evident that the Feng family was truly extraordinary.