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Chapter 23: The Mysterious Father in His Daughters’ Eyes Begins to Plan
“Ahem…” Wang Xueying cleared her throat as the two sisters looked at her curiously.
“Previously, when I asked about your family situation, you mentioned your parents were too busy with work to care for you, and your tone carried some resentment.”
“I wanted to tell you that your family might have their reasons, and you should try to understand them.”
At first, the sisters listened seriously, but soon their expressions turned strange.
Did Xu Hao really have his reasons?
They didn’t feel that way at all.
Since Xu Hao became a renowned entrepreneur, he had indeed been busy with charity events and good deeds, always presenting a refined and gentle image to the public.
But at home, he was entirely different—moody and quick to anger, often scolding or even hitting them.
To them, Xu Hao’s public demeanor was a facade, and his true nature showed at home.
The daughters were perceptive and saw through him.
Yet, recently, their view of him began to waver.
Xu Hao had suddenly changed, showing concern for them. What shocked them most was the painting he had revised.
He exhibited the poise of a cultured man in public, the unpredictability of a volatile personality at home, and the skill of an artist superior to seasoned professionals.
Such a complex mix of qualities made him appear mysterious to his daughters.
As Wang Xueying continued praising Xu Hao, the sisters couldn’t help but interrupt.
“Ms. Wang, have you met him?”
They still couldn’t bring themselves to call him “Dad.”
Wang Xueying paused and then nodded.
“After saying goodbye to you two this morning, I saw your father…”
Her eyes showed a hint of grievance as she spoke.
Those two little troublemakers hadn’t explained things clearly, causing her to criticize the school board director right to his face—a moment of deep embarrassment.
“We talked for a while. He expressed regret for being preoccupied with work and neglecting his family…”
“He said he won’t do it anymore and promised to make up for it. He even asked me to look after you both at school.”
The sisters froze, their thoughts racing.
Xu Hao’s recent actions were puzzling enough—giving them pocket money, driving them to school, and now even involving their teacher in looking after them.
Could it be…?
They exchanged glances. Was Xu Hao really changing for the better?
Hiss—
A van screeched to a stop outside a residential area.
In the driver’s seat sat a burly man, his towering frame reaching nearly two meters.
His muscles bulged, radiating raw power.
This was Xu Hao’s enforcer in the shadows—Old Mo, also known as “Mo The Butcher.”
Today, following Xu Hao’s orders, he was here to “persuade” a woman.
His eyes stayed fixed on the residential entrance, his patience unwavering.
Finally, he saw a heavily made-up woman step out.
Comparing her face with the photo, he confirmed her identity—it was Xiang Yu.
As she passed the van, the door slid open, and a massive hand yanked her inside.
Before Xiang Yu could react, she found herself in the van, staring at two hulking men.
Fear filled her eyes as she opened her mouth to scream, only to have a hand clamp over it.
“Make a sound, and we’ll kill you,” one of the men growled, his eyes fierce and unyielding.
Both men were members of the Blood Slaughter Guild, subordinates of Old Mo.
Terrified and unsure of their intentions, Xiang Yu quickly nodded, keeping silent.
“Don’t scare the young lady,” came a calm voice from the driver’s seat.
The two men immediately softened their demeanor.
Xiang Yu looked toward the driver and saw an even more intimidating figure—Old Mo himself.
Her fear deepened.
“Don’t be afraid, little lady,” Old Mo said. “We just need you to do something for us.”
“As long as you cooperate, this will be yours…”
He pulled out a black plastic bag, opening it slightly to reveal stacks of cash inside.
Roughly estimating, there was about 500,000 yuan in the bag.
Xiang Yu almost burst into tears.
Who asks for help in such a terrifying way?
They nearly scared her to death.
But when her eyes landed on the bag filled with cash, they lit up with an intense desire.
Old Mo then relayed Xu Hao’s instructions to her.
“The unlucky guy has been released from prison?”
Xiang Yu was shocked upon hearing this.
From the burly man’s words, she learned that the man she framed and sent to prison three years ago had been released—and had apparently learned some serious skills during his time away.
Back then, she was simply following Liu Fei’s orders.
But if Chen Mo sought revenge, he definitely wouldn’t spare her.
The task the burly man gave her was simple: inform Liu Fei, the young master of the Liu family, about Chen Mo’s release.
And while delivering the news, she was to exaggerate—paint a vivid picture of how powerful Chen Mo had become, how much he hated them, and how he might even plan to kill their entire family in revenge.
Hearing this, Xiang Yu couldn’t help but feel anxious about the possibility of retribution.
Even without the promise of money, she would have gone to Liu Fei—her own safety was at stake.
With the incentive of payment, she was even more motivated.
She nervously promised, “Big Brother, don’t worry. I’ll handle this perfectly.”
“Good. Here’s 100,000 yuan as a deposit. You’ll get the rest once the job is done.”
Xiang Yu accepted the money, feeling a mix of disbelief and relief.
She had just received cash from these intimidating men—it felt surreal.
As she was about to leave, a chilling voice echoed from behind her.
“Remember what to say and what not to say. If you dare reveal anything about this, not only you but your entire family and anyone close to you will face our wrath.”
“B-b-big Brother, I—I swear, I’ll never breathe a word of this.”
Xiang Yu couldn’t suppress her fear any longer.
Tears streamed down her face as she began to sob uncontrollably.
Old Mo gestured to his men to release her.
Only after the van disappeared into the distance did Xiang Yu collapse to the ground, utterly drained.
The outside world was far too dangerous.
She decided that after completing this task, she would stay at home and never step out again.