122: 122. As You Wish
His wild laughter echoed through the ward, filled with unbridled arrogance, as if he already held victory in his grasp.
Xu Ting trembled with rage.
Now that Old Master Xu was in a coma and the incriminating evidence was not in her hands, Xu Jianfang held all the power. Everything was against her; she truly seemed to be in a desperate situation.
“Tingting, my son Xu Wenjie is already on a plane back. He’s been overseas for several months, enduring quite a bit of hardship, all thanks to you. However, as your uncle, I’m not someone who won’t give you a way out.”
Xu Jianfang looked down at Xu Ting: “He went to America, so you can go to Africa from now on. Whether it’s to expand new company business or to retire, just never come back, ha ha ha...”
Of course, he couldn't let go of this troublesome niece, but he still had to keep up appearances. As for her having an unexpected accident in a chaotic place after some time, there was nothing anyone could do about that.
By then, his father would be dead, and his elder brother’s lineage would also be gone. The Xu Family’s vast enterprise would undoubtedly fall into his hands.
He had been waiting for this day for a very long time!
If Xu Jianfang could think of these things, Xu Ting could naturally guess them too, which was why she was so furious, yet also felt a sense of powerlessness.
The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive and despairing.
Beside them, Xiao Dao’s eyes were cold, looking at Xu Jianfang as if he were a dead man. He slowly spoke: “Miss Xu, Mr. Lu instructed that you can contact him at any time, no matter the situation. Do you need to make a call now?”
These words broke the silence in the room and also stunned the arrogant Xu Jianfang.
He then burst into even more exaggerated laughter: “Hahahahaha! Make a call? Call that kid? Still such big talk! Does this little brat really think he’s someone important? Xu Ting, you call! I’d like to see what nonsense he can spout! It’s truly laughable!”
Xu Ting looked at Xiao Dao, hesitating. She didn’t believe Lu Feng could still have any solutions at this moment. Although Tingfeng Capital had rapid momentum, its foundation was shallow and it couldn’t directly contend with an established industrial giant like Donghai Group.
Moreover, this was her family matter. She had already implicated Lu Feng a lot and truly didn’t want to drag him deeper into this, suffering an undeserved calamity.
While Xu Ting was hesitating, Xiao Dao had already called Lu Feng and quietly reported the situation.
Xu Jianfang watched with a mocking gaze.
Xu Jianfang folded his arms, watching at his leisure, his face full of derision.
Last time in the conference room, he was one step away from ousting Xu Ting, but Lu Feng’s phone call ruined it. He didn’t believe that this time, that kid could pull any more tricks!
On the other end of the phone, Lu Feng’s voice carried a hint of a smile as he said: “Got it. Have Sister Xu take the call.”
Xiao Dao handed the phone to Xu Ting. Xu Ting hesitated for a moment before taking it. Before she could speak, she heard Xu Jianfang say sarcastically from beside her: “Lu, whatever tricks you have, just use them. Let me see them.”
Lu Feng ignored him and instead asked Xu Ting: “Sister Xu, do you want to win? Or do you want your grandfather to wake up?”
“Little Lu… I…”
Xu Ting, this usually strong businesswoman, now had eyes filled with exhaustion and a hint of despair: “I want both, but…”
Lu Feng interrupted, his tone carrying an undeniable force: “I will help you resolve it. Also, tell Xu Jianfang that I will grant his wish.”
The call ended, and Xu Ting silently put down her phone.
Xu Jianfang looked at her expression and sneered: “What? What nonsense did he say again? You don’t actually think that kid can save you, do you? Hahaha… Xu Ting, with your judgment, you still want to be chairman of Donghai Group? You’ve completely disgraced our Xu Family!”
Xu Ting raised her head, her eyes once again cold and sharp. She repeated word for word: “Little Lu said he will grant your wish.”
Xu Jianfang’s smile instantly froze on his face, then turned vicious: “Grant my wish? Good! Then let’s see if he has the ability.”
...Banshan East Road, inside Lu Feng’s villa.
Yu Tianxiong carefully placed an antique vase on the curio shelf in the living room. It had just been bought at an auction for thirty million, and its beautiful glaze intoxicated him.
Just then, Yu Tianxiong heard footsteps behind him.
Lu Feng walked out and smiled: “Old Yu, prepare. Tomorrow morning, you personally lead a team and set off for the Xu Family in the capital.”
Yu Tianxiong was stunned for a moment, then a glint flashed in his eyes, and his voice became slightly excited: “Sir, is the time… ripe?”
“Almost,”
Lu Feng nodded and added, “Also, I have another piece of news. The new round of urban renewal planning for Jiangcheng is about to start, which will bring a massive amount of shantytown renovation and infrastructure projects. Currently, no one knows this news yet. Consider it a welcome gift from me to the ‘new’ Xu Family.”
Yu Tianxiong’s heart was greatly shaken; he immediately understood the immense value of this gift!
He bowed slightly, his tone even more respectful: “Understood, Sir! I will immediately arrange the itinerary and team!”
After Yu Tianxiong left, Lu Feng lay on the sofa, recalling Xu Jianfang’s previous bluster, finding it incredibly laughable.
“I hope you can maintain that composure when you personally see Old Master Xu wake up,” he murmured to himself.
Although Old Master Xu was now in a vegetative state, being a vegetable person didn’t mean he couldn’t wake up. As long as there was enough stimulation, coupled with a strong will to survive, the dormant areas could be activated, and this was precisely an area Lu Feng was familiar with.
Lu Feng thought for a moment, closed his eyes, and his consciousness quickly sank into that vast dream space...
Based on the previously invaded anchor points, his consciousness found Old Master Xu’s dream bubble, which was not the familiar three colors, but... gray.
This was Lu Feng’s first time actively delving into the dream of a vegetative person. He had expected it to be shattered memories or a vortex of pain.
However, when his vision cleared again, he found himself standing in a beautiful field bathed in sunlight and lush green grass.
A gentle breeze blew, and in the distance, he heard the sound of flowing water and children’s laughter.
Lu Feng followed the sound and saw two boys, appearing to be seven or eight years old, splashing water at each other by the small river ahead.
Beside them, a middle-aged man in a white shirt with his pant legs rolled up sat on a small stool, intently watching his fishing float in the river.
His eyes were gentle, a smile on his lips, and it was indeed Old Master Xu in his younger years. The two children were Xu Hanlin and Xu Jianfang.
“Wow! Dad! It moved! The bait moved!” one of the slightly older boys excitedly jumped up and shouted.
The middle-aged man laughed heartily, calmly grabbed the fishing rod, and began skillfully reeling in the line: “Haha, looks like a big one! Hanlin, come help!”
The two little boys immediately erupted, cheering as they rushed over.
Xu Hanlin clumsily helped pull the fishing rod, while Xu Jianfang frantically picked up the nearby net, his eyes sparkling as he prepared to scoop the fish.
“Dad is so amazing!”
“Wow! We can have grilled fish tonight!”
The three worked together, and a fish was pulled out of the water, shimmering silver in the sunlight.
The father and two sons looked at their spoils, laughing heartily. The warm sunlight bathed them, creating a warm and beautiful scene.
Lu Feng watched this scene quietly, and he understood.
Dreams are projections of consciousness, and Old Master Xu had escaped the harshness of reality, enclosing himself in this distant, beautiful memory.
Here, there was no later animosity, no fratricide, only a father and two innocent sons.
But it was also the ultimate prison that trapped his consciousness and prevented him from waking up.