Chapter 645
Chapter 645
?Chapter 645: Chapter 645: White Favours Black Hair _1 Chapter 645: Chapter 645: White Favours Black Hair _1 “Dad, I’m unfilial, a rebellious son.
But I didn’t have the courage to admit it, causing the mistake to grow bigger and irrevocable,” Xu Tianhu murmured to himself, as if lost in a trance.
Then he casually reached behind his back and pulled out a small handgun, pressing it violently against the right side of his head.
Elder Xu’s heart suddenly lurched, and he quickly reached out, trying to stop him, shouting, “No…”
“Dad, I’m sorry.
I’m sorry, elder brother.
Farewell…”
“Bang!”
His hand went limp, and the handgun clattered to the ground.
Blood sprayed from Xu Tianhu’s head, his body collapsed to the ground, face up to the sky.
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Blood pooled and spread, staining the ground red.
His eyes, still open, caught the crimson twilight of the evening sky.
His mouth twitched, squeezing out a semblance of relief.
In less than two seconds, his body jerked and he was completely dead, his sinful hands ending his sinful life.
Elder Xu trembled violently, then fell unconscious.
Caught off guard by the sudden turn of events, Zhang Qingning and Xu Yue felt their hearts pounding and rushed to support the elder, seeing him lying unconscious with his eyes tightly shut, and they showed signs of panic.
“Dad?
Dad, what’s wrong with you?”
“Grandpa!
Quick…
call an ambulance.”
Xu Fan hurriedly increased the flow of True Qi to sustain Elder Xu’s heart, then reassured, “Mom, sister, don’t worry.
Grandpa just fainted; he’ll be alright.”
The two of them felt slightly relieved.
If Xu Fan said so, surely nothing serious would happen.
Actually, Xu Fan had realized Xu Tianhu’s intention right away, but hatred had kept him from intervening.
If it hadn’t been for Elder Xu stepping in, Xu Fan would not have killed Xu Tianhu directly.
Since the latter chose suicide, it was somewhat acceptable.
Patron Xu took a quick glance at Xu Fan.
As a Grandmaster at the peak of his strength, he too had discerned Xu Tianhu’s intention.
But he understood that intervening would only complicate matters further, and Elder Xu would be plunged into a painful dilemma.
So he just silently watched it all unfold.
In this matter, Xu Fan and Patron Xu had inadvertently reached a consensus.
Soon, with the help of Xu Fan’s Spiritual Energy, Elder Xu slowly regained consciousness.
Seeing his son’s body lying before him, Elder Xu was overwhelmed with indescribable sorrow.
Pushing away those supporting him, Elder Xu moved his trembling body and slowly crouched beside Xu Tianhu, gently stroking his son’s face with his withered, wrinkled hands.
The man who had been strong and resolute all his life now shed silent, turbid tears.
A father outliving his children, losing both sons forever – such a fate was exceedingly cruel to any elder.
The only consolation for him was having his grandchildren by his side.
Otherwise, Elder Xu might have left this world as well.
Xu Fan silently looked at Xu Tianhu’s body, still feeling that death had let him off too easily.
He then looked up, scanning his surroundings, and raised his voice, “Ladies and gentlemen, something has happened in the Xu family that needs to be dealt with.
We cannot entertain you any longer.”
“No problem, we won’t disturb you any further.”
“Young Master Xu, I will visit you and Elder Xu another day.”
“Elder Xu, the deceased has passed away.
Grieve appropriately; please take care of yourself.”
“…”
The families of Yanjing, one by one, expressed their farewells and subsequently left with their entourages.
The members of the Ning Family, who were the staunchest supporters of Xu Tianhu, ran the fastest, fearing that Xu Fan would call them out one by one to settle accounts and even leaving behind Yan Beique, who had collapsed to the ground, forgotten.
Before long, in the vast Xu Family estate, there were no outsiders left.
Xu Fan helped Elder Xu into the house and instructed Zhou Xian to summon people from the Flame Dragon Organization.
The Flame Dragon Organization had received the news the moment Xu Fan set out for the Xu Family Head’s residence.
Fearing that he would not be able to control his rage and create a bloodbath, Li Fuqiang arrived with people immediately, ready to intervene at any moment.
Afterwards, they only guarded outside the estate to prevent any unforeseen incidents.
Soon after, Li Fuqiang and many others from the Flame Dragon hurried in.
Glancing at Xu Tianhu’s body, he couldn’t help feeling a sigh inside, and he faintly guessed the true facts of the situation.
“Uncle Li, everyone here is a villain from the Black Blade Organization hiding in the Xu Family.
Please take them all away.
Also, the other three major families, as well as some first-rate families, probably have many villains from Black Blade infiltrated among them,” Xu Fan said calmly, pointing to the row of kneeling people.
“The Black Blade Organization has infiltrated to such an extent?” Li Fuqiang frowned and said, “I thought the Black Blade Organization had been lying low.
I had no idea they’d undertaken such substantial actions in secret.
Their ambitions aren’t small.
Xiao Qian, take them all back for interrogation; we must pry out what exactly they are planning.”
“Yes!”
Qian Zongsheng immediately led the group, escorting the villains from the Black Blade Organization back with them.
Li Fuqiang then went to offer his condolences to Elder Xu, and after a while, he too left.
After suffering the tragic loss of his son, Elder Xu’s health worsened considerably, seeming to age even further.
The assets under the Xu Family’s name would also be greatly affected, with an inevitable plunge in share value, estimated to lose nearly half its market value.
However, no one believed that the Xu Family would falter and decline because of Xu Fan’s presence.
As long as Xu Fan was there, the Xu Family would not fall but would even become the most prosperous and powerful family in Yanjing.
The death of Xu Tianhu caused great sorrow to Elder Xu, who wanted to arrange a formal funeral for him.
Unable to bear it, Xu Fan agreed.
It may have been too kind to Xu Tianhu, but with the person dead, that was all he could do.
Fortunately, all those directly responsible for his father’s death had been punished.
Now only the Black Blade Organization remained.
Once it was uprooted and completely eradicated, then the vengeance would be fully exacted.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Although Elder Xu was still grieving, his emotions had eased considerably, and his health began to slowly recover.
At noon, Elder Xu watched with a loving smile as Tongtong chased after dragonflies, running and jumping around in the courtyard.
Xu Fan kept him company nearby.
If it weren’t for Tongtong’s innocence and loveliness, Elder Xu’s heartache surely wouldn’t have healed so quickly over these past few days.
After meeting his beautiful granddaughter-in-law and adorable great-granddaughter, Elder Xu’s spirits lifted, and he didn’t hesitate to express his satisfaction and fondness.
For the few years he had left in his life, he began to hold a glimmer of hope once again.
“Xiao Fan, when do you plan to take over as Family Head?” Elder Xu asked.
“Grandfather, I’ve told you before, I am not interested in that role.
I have my own life.
Please stop considering me for it,” Xu Fan said, shaking his head with a wry smile.
If he had wanted to manage affairs, he wouldn’t have been the hands-off boss of both Yifan Media and Yifan Beauty.
And with the innumerable businesses of the Xu Family, getting involved would mean never-ending responsibilities.
“Xiao Fan, I have no choice, as the eldest grandson, you are the most suitable candidate.
Xu Qiyin that kid slipped away secretly and is unreliable; I do not wish to see the family business destroyed in his hands.
Apart from you, I really can’t think of any other solution,” Elder Xu said with a glare.
“Uh…” Xu Fan was at a loss for words.
Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared before his eyes.