Chapter 1422 - 1421: Truly Hands-On

Chapter 1422: Chapter 1421: Truly Hands-On

It’s hard to tell who exactly Gong Chenli is referring to when he talks about his so-called old folks.

However, remember the past.

Originally, Gong Chenli had the capacity to deal with Gong Qingwan, but he suddenly stopped and pulled out a half-true, half-false reason.

It was, ’I, Gong Chenli, have made quite a few enemies over the years. There’s a bunch of people in the old hometown who see me as a thorn in their side and constantly target my little cat. Ha, as for someone like Gong Qingwan, she’s just a rotten shrimp. You guys can handle her.’

This is the most ridiculous excuse Li Yan had ever heard.

Yet, it was this excuse that became the reason for Gong Chenli’s collaboration with the Academy.

At the time, the Academy had discussed this topic and unanimously concluded that Gong Chenli had other formidable enemies to deal with. If he also faced Gong Qingwan, he would be attacked from both sides. Therefore, seeking cooperation with the Academy was the best approach.

Li Yan found this reasonable, but he had a slightly different perspective than the Academy.

Gong Chenli was doing this more to protect Xia Xi’s safety. He wouldn’t allow his little cat to encounter any danger, no matter how slight the possibility, he would never permit it.

Li Yan’s lips curved into a faint smile as he said, "From what my uncle said, it seems he’s already acquainted with the Luo Family people."

Gong Chenli was just that kind of person; none of his actions were without reason. Since he could timely grasp the movements of the Luo Family, it was enough to prove he was closely monitoring them.

"Oh ho, now you’re calling me uncle," Gong Chenli teased, "You perfectly illustrated the practice of ’current use for current exchange’."

Li Yan ignored his sarcasm and smiled, "Mainly because my uncle has too many enemies. Even if I strive hard, I can only learn a little bit."

This was in response to Gong Chenli’s initial mockery, where he implied, ’Shoucheng is such a small place, and you’ve managed to provoke almost every big family.’

Li Yan implied, ’If we were to compare skills in provoking people, Gong Chenli is the real expert.’ Otherwise, he wouldn’t have split some of his forces to monitor various big families upon returning to Shoucheng—wasn’t it all to prevent anything from happening to his little cat?

Gong Chenli glared, "..." This kid really doesn’t let himself suffer.

Xia Xi couldn’t hold back and let out a chuckle.

Gong Chenli shot her a side glance, and Xia Xi immediately stifled it, forcefully turning her laughter into a cough, almost choking herself.

Gong Chenli’s mouth twitched twice as he said, "The Luo Family is easy to deal with. I don’t need you; I can handle it well myself."

Li Yan’s mouth curved in a light smile, "Uncle speaks truly. Uncle has tangled with so many families, dealing with them one by one, you must not find it tiring—you just enjoy being busy like this."

Gong Chenli: "..." This little brat is getting more and more cheeky, even daring to mock sarcastically??

Xia Xi was holding back laughter to the point of her stomach aching. She thought to herself, surely you learn from those around you. The iron-willed, cold The King Yan has been transformed into a quarrel expert by Gu Tong. She mentally gave a thumbs-up.

Li Yan hadn’t finished speaking; he leisurely tapped the steering wheel twice and said, "However, I must say, uncle’s personality has indeed changed over the past two years. If it was before, it would have been a swift and ruthless strategy of using others’ hands to do the job. Now, he’s advocating doing it himself, really doing it himself."