Tang Yuyan didn’t seem to have heard what her subordinate said. At this critical time, a memory which was completely unrelated to the surprising turn of events surfaced in her head… 

One day ago. 

In the family shrine of the Tang Sect residence. 

Tang Yuyan lit prayer incense for her ancestors with a sombre expression on her face, and she bowed in prayer. 

Tang Yunhai looked at his granddaughter with affectionate eyes, and there was a bit of hope too, as well as gratification and joy. 

Tang Yuyan got to her feet when she was done kowtowing, and she said with a smile, “Grandfather, I’m going to Jingdu now. Give me a call if you miss me.” 

Tang Yunhai nodded. “Your godfather already called me.” 

“Did he nag for me to return? Geeze, he doesn’t feel bad for me at all. He always wants to get me to do work.” 

“If you’re going to take over from him, then of course you should put in the effort, and even more than others. But, his call wasn't about this. He said that Xia Lei is coming back very soon.” 

A small smile appeared on Tang Yuyan’s lips, but she said, “What does that have to do with me? He’s...