lcionline Chapter 226 Expand
Chapter 226 Expand
Buy the Wilman family home? To give this child with a tragic past a home?
Is Keslan, a mob boss, really that kind? If he were truly so compassionate, he wouldn't be running a mob organization, he'd be running a charitable institution.
Jiang Yu immediately became alert.
If he wanted to bring the Owls' branch to Hollandpur, that would definitely not work.
She hesitated for a moment, then looked up and gave another reply: "Lord Keslan, it's not that I don't want to grant your request, but although I am a lord, I don't have the right to arbitrarily dispose of the people's private property. The Wilman are a prominent family in the county, and I haven't started dealing with them yet, nor do I have a complete understanding of the situation. So I'm sorry, I cannot agree to the chief's request at this time."
"However, the boy you mentioned named Hui Mo, since he is so kind, can come back to pay his respects at any time. I believe Mr. Wilman would be very pleased to have such a junior who still remembers him."
Keslan chose to say it directly to Jiang Yu in order to catch her off guard, thus preventing Fan Qingyin from offering her advice and also giving her insufficient time to think.
In the end, she did not do as he wished.
She never let down her guard against him.
Keslan was somewhat unwilling. He had always been very confident, and the repeated setbacks he encountered with Jiang Yu were really making him unhappy.
"Well, the lord's words certainly make sense. We will patiently await the lord's decision, and we will never rush him." The stubborn owl would not be discouraged, nor would he block all his escape routes.
“I originally planned to stay at the Wilman’s house, where Graymo lives, during this visit to Hollandpur. But after hearing what the lord said, it is indeed a great disrespect to the dead.”
"Since the lord is so kind as to accept our invitation, I have no choice but to shamelessly bother you for the next two days." Keslan stood casually among the group of people who were looking at each other, dressed in black, his slightly upturned face giving off a smug feeling.
"Ah, this..." Jiang Yu choked up. That guy Keslan really is...
Although he was a bad person, greedy and stingy, she was unwilling to make enemies of him because he had protected her in the cabin and kept her secret.
"It is our honor to host Chief Keslan." Although Owl is a dark organization, it has close ties with Yulia, the royal family of the Ocean Empire. Qingyin had also analyzed with her that this Keslan may not have a good relationship with the emperor, but his relationship with the next emperor, Turner, is hard to say.
"By the way, where is that young man named Hui Mo you mentioned? Why didn't I see him come to the banquet with you?" Whether it's just an excuse or not, we'll find out soon enough by testing him.
"He should be able to make it to tomorrow's banquet. He's been busy taking orders these past few days," Keslan said casually, not taking Jiang Yu's probing seriously, which was just a pretext anyway.
Fan Qingyin gave Lin Yi a look, and Lin Yi understood immediately. He smiled and interjected, "Since Chief Keslan has decided to stay, then enjoy the banquet. If you need anything, just let me know. But Xiao Yu, there are some merchants from neighboring counties waiting to see you at the market event tomorrow. Why don't you go and take a look first?"
Fan Qingyin quickly followed up, "Leave this to me, you all go about your business. I will make proper arrangements for Chief Keslan. I'll show him around first."
Then he looked at Moya, who was already impatient, and gave him a task: "Moya is now considered the master of the house, so please go and arrange a room for Chief Keslan."
Moya was strangely calmed by his words, gave Keslan a fierce look, and then turned and left.
Keslan watched the three leave one after another before turning to Fan Qingyin with a mocking smile. "Alright, now, Divine Envoy, please say whatever you have to say."
Fan Qingyin's expression was cold and stern. His divine features and temperament were enhanced by his blood-red hair and eyes, which added a touch of sharpness. He looked at Keslan expressionlessly, his voice carrying a hint of coldness and hardness.
"You haven't met Xiaoyu many times." So where did your inexplicable feelings come from?
They were both men, and he could see at a glance the man's lustful intentions towards Xiaoyu. Even Moya was radiating hostility, wasn't he? It was as if everyone knew what was going on.
Keslan's bright yellow eyes, like a pair of beastly pupils, were equally defiant: "You and Jiang Yu had never met before the partner selection conference."
“Are you sure you want to discuss the legality of normal procedures with me?” Keslan pointed to himself and smiled dismissively. “Order and regulations mean nothing to me.”
“Xiao Yu has no interest in you,” Fan Qingyin pointed out without any mercy.
"This woman is cold-hearted and ruthless. Didn't it take you quite a while to get her to accept you?" Keslan curled his lips. This divine messenger had indeed inquired about him quite thoroughly, but when it came to intelligence gathering, he was the real expert.
"You seem quite confident, as if you're determined to win." Fan Qingyin's eyes turned cold; her intrusiveness was truly repulsive.
“As long as you don’t interfere.” Keslan brushed off non-existent dust from his body. “Of course, even if you object, it won’t do me any good. You can try to influence me all you want.”
"Furthermore, I know that Jiang Yu deeply loves you and relies on you very much. She will definitely consider and adopt your opinions carefully."
“So if possible, I don’t want to be your enemy. After all, I’m here to join this big family, and I don’t want to cause tension in the family because of me.” Keslan shrugged helplessly: “Of course, this is my way of showing goodwill, and whether you accept it or not, it won’t hinder my actions and plans.”
Fan Qingyin looked at Keslan without getting angry. He said frankly, "I have no right to interfere with Xiaoyu's heart. If she really accepts you, I have nothing to say and will not stop her. But from a man's perspective, I would like to remind you that it is not a gentleman's thing to bring the danger of uncertainty to the side of your beloved."
"..." A dark and fierce look reappeared in Keslan's eyes, clearly indicating that he understood what he was saying.
"Although you have been expelled, your intricate connections with the Yuria family are like a time bomb. The emperors of the Yuria family are not easy to deal with, especially because of the problems in their cursed bloodline. Don't you know this best?"
"And that shady team under your command." Fan Qingyin remained calm, yet gave Keslan a sense of superiority.
“Xiao Yu shouldn’t have gotten involved with that kind of organization. I’m not denying Xiao’s strength; on the contrary, my apprehension is the highest affirmation of your strength.”
"But Xiaoyu doesn't need those talented people under your command, nor does she need your immense wealth. Associating with you would tarnish Xiaoyu's reputation and attract doubts and attacks."
“Mr. Keslan, I do not despise you; on the contrary, I admire you. A rare and ruthless leader like yourself should understand what I mean and why I cannot accept you.”
“These are the assets that allow you to stand at the top of the pyramid, but they are also the reasons why I cannot ignore them.”