Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 910: Chapter 910: Miss Tang Family (4th Update)

Yao Chaofeng nodded, then put down the wine glass in his hand, ”Today, I probed this Xue An with my words, only to discover that he is neither servile nor overbearing, calm and collected—it seems he is indeed a tough nut to crack!”

If an outsider were present and heard Yao Chaofeng’s reference, they would be utterly astonished.

For this middle-aged beauty was none other than the concubine of old master Tang Shengna of the Tang Family, Yao Yu.

And to the outside world, Yao Chaofeng was supposed to be this Yao Yu’s nephew.

But in reality, Yao Chaofeng was her son.

The reason for hiding the fact was to avoid arousing the suspicion of others.

After all, from the moment this mother and son entered the Tang Family, they did not have good intentions—they were after seizing the family’s fortune.

Originally, the two of them thought this would be an easy task.

As long as they could deceive Tang Sheng, Tang Ling’er would be easy to deal with.

But what they hadn’t expected was that this seemingly gentle and frail young lady was extremely astute and quickly managed the Tang family’s affairs in an orderly fashion.

This development foiled their plan.

However, they didn’t lose heart and immediately changed their strategy.

Yao Chaofeng started to ardently pursue Tang Ling’er.

While his mother, Yao Yu, sang her siren song in Tang Sheng’s ear.

Both sides working together, they sought both wealth and the girl.

Just as Tang Sheng started to gradually accept and things began to look up,

Xue An suddenly appeared.

This, of course, made the mother and son wary and furious.

”So, Feng’er, what do you plan to do? Have someone take him out?” Yao Yu’s face revealed a ruthless hue as she spoke, clearly not one to be trifled with.

Yao Chaofeng shook his head, ”No, we can’t make a move now. After all, Xue An was personally invited by Tang Ling’er. If we act before she returns, it would easily arouse her suspicions, and then we wouldn’t be able to lay a finger on him at all!”

”Then, in your opinion, Feng’er...”

Yao Chaofeng sneered, ”Tang Sheng will never agree to this marriage. It’s all just wishful thinking on Tang Ling’er’s part. Moreover, I’ve heard rumors that Xue An’s arrival was at Tang Ling’er’s invitation. So, once they return, as long as mother dear adds fuel to the fire, Tang Sheng will surely be enraged. At that time...”

”I refuse to believe that Tang Ling’er would dare defy her father’s orders!”

”Very well! Let’s proceed as you have said! But you also need to take care of Tang Ling’er sooner rather than later, otherwise more complications will arise!”

”Rest assured, mother dear, I have a decisive plan for this matter,” said Yao Chaofeng with the air of one who holds all the cards.

In the following days, Yao Chaofeng did not make an appearance again.

Which allowed Qing’er’s constantly anxious heart to finally settle down a bit.

She feared Yao Chaofeng would harm Xue An while the young lady was away.

Therefore, she visited several times a day.

As for Xue An, he was indifferent to the whole situation, simply eating and sleeping each day, living a very simple life.

As time passed,

The household servants began to gossip.

”Tsk tsk, have you heard? That fellow who used to be neighbors with our young lady, ever since he arrived at our house, all he does is eat and sleep. He consumes enough for three to five people at a meal, just like a rice bucket!”

”Hehe, of course I heard. And I also heard this guy dresses shabbily; probably couldn’t even get enough to eat before. That’s why he’s been eating like a starved ghost ever since he got here!”

”And he still thinks of taking the imperial examinations? Our young lady must be blind!”

This ridicule naturally reached Qing’er’s ears as well.

Though she was greatly annoyed, she couldn’t control what the servants said.

On the other hand, Yao Chaofeng was overjoyed upon hearing these rumors.

Initially, he had thought of Xue An as a formidable opponent, but seeing him like this eased his mind.

He probably was just a freeloader and a good-for-nothing.

Meanwhile.

In the midst of a merchant caravan headed for Capital City.

Tang Ling’er was sitting inside the carriage, reviewing the various accounts from this business trip.

Though but twenty-eight years of age, Tang Ling’er was already an experienced business hand, and her acumen in seizing business opportunities and sharp insight even made some seasoned veterans sigh in inferiority.

At this moment.

Tang Ling’er had finally finished checking the accounts, then she closed her eyes and began to reflect on the gains of this trip.

This was her habit, to review the earnings from each journey and identify any shortcomings.

It was also the reason for her rapid progress.

After contemplating for a while, feeling there were no further issues to note, Tang Ling’er opened her eyes, and a trace of fatigue finally appeared on her exceptionally beautiful face.

Then, almost subconsciously, she pulled out an old letter.

This letter was somewhat worn, obviously frequently perused.

Despite knowing every word by heart, she still unfolded the pages and read through it line by line.

What was written on it was a response from Xue An in the past.

In the letter, the now long-dead local Xue An wrote flatteringly, nearly obsequiously, and with trepidation detailed recent developments.

It was as if a student was reporting to their teacher.

Tang Ling’er read for a long time, then fell silent.

At this moment, her heart was somewhat desolate.

Because what she sought was not the kind of affection commonly yearned for by other girls—the lovey-dovey sentiments.

But rather, it was a strong character capable of conquering her in all aspects.

This is why she was willing to put herself in the public eye and battle in the business world as a daughter of her family.

She relished the excitement that came with challenges.

And the reason she took the initiative to write to Xue An, her childhood playmate, and invited him to Capital City

was because she remembered the time when she was still a child.

Back then, Xue An surpassed her in talent and in many other ways.

Therefore, the young Tang Ling’er greatly admired Xue An.

This sentiment did not fade with the Tang Family’s relocation but grew even stronger.

That’s why she later wrote that letter.

But, to her surprise, Xue An’s reply left Tang Ling’er with a sense of having a fishbone stuck in her throat and a feeling of aimlessness.

Was this man, who was so meek in his letters, really the same spirited young man from before?

Why did it feel so awkward?

Tang Ling’er was full of mixed feelings.

Just then.

A woman riding a horse knocked on the carriage door and said in a low voice, ”Miss, we’ve just received a message from home. Master Xue has already arrived in Capital City and has settled into his residence.”

Tang Ling’er was slightly startled, then she nodded and said calmly, ”Understood!”

”However...”

”However, what?”

”Well, it seems that Master Xue is acting a bit oddly. According to what the servants say, ever since he entered the residence, he has been living reclusively, simply eating to his fill and sleeping, never engaging in any tasks!”

There was a moment of silence in the carriage, then Tang Ling’er said indifferently, ”Understood, how many days until we reach Capital City?”

”We can arrive the day after tomorrow!”

”Speed up the journey, we’ll return home tomorrow!”

”Yes!”