Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 459: Silence Witnesses? _1

"What!" Wang Zhan was suddenly stunned, then a bit at a loss. Completely dumbfounded! How could Qin Ying’s granduncle know his location? Even if she was on the phone with him and could possibly find him, his location shouldn’t have been exposed so quickly! And what day was it today? It seemed like they were planning to meet the parents, right? But that wasn’t right either. If they were meeting the parents, shouldn’t Qin Ying have discussed it with him first? How had they reached this stage so quickly?

Seeing Wang Zhan’s expression, Qin Ying said with a helpless smile, "I asked my granduncle to supervise you so you wouldn’t run around. Don’t overthink it."

As a matter of fact, Qin Ying didn’t have the leisure to think about such matters at this time. After all, she was the First Secretary of the Federal Presidential Secretary Office and had many responsibilities. This was especially true in the current situation, where the potential conspiracy of the Federation’s high-levels colluding with the Beast Clan and betraying the Human Race was quite urgent. This alone was enough to make Qin Ying overwhelmed and headache-ridden. But the reason she spoke up was that Wang Zhan’s expression allowed her to guess what he was thinking. After all, she had watched him grow up, and he was maturing quickly, so she felt she had to explain urgently.

Wang Zhan stared blankly, somewhat unable to move. The being in front of him, though only a manifestation of mental energy, gave Wang Zhan the first impression of being extremely mysterious and powerful. At least in Wang Zhan’s perception, this being was stronger than anyone he had ever encountered, including Wei Daoming, Yun Tianyi, and others. Of course, this judgment was based on the Four Symbols Formation they had displayed during the large-scale battle and conspiracies in the Jing State Wilderness Area. Therefore, it posed an immense threat to Wang Zhan.

Thus, if Qin Ying hadn’t suddenly spoken, Wang Zhan might have delivered a full-strength slap with all his might. It doesn’t matter if you’re a problem. The first thing to do is cripple you, then negotiate. That way, there won’t be any issues!

However, after hearing Qin Ying’s explanation, Wang Zhan couldn’t do that. He could only maintain a rigid expression and force a bitter smile. "Oh, so it’s you, esteemed Granduncle! Hello, Granduncle! Your might is truly impressive!" He quickly tried to curry favor.

However, upon hearing this, Qin Ying wished she could find a hole to crawl into. This man is so embarrassing! She couldn’t comprehend why the serious situation from moments ago had devolved into this, making her see the current Wang Zhan as a helpless case, like an incorrigible troublemaker.

Of course, the reason Wang Zhan had instantly become so courteous was simply that he had no idea what kind of person this granduncle was. Especially since he was currently harboring two beauties in his house. If he accidentally angered this fellow, would it be like igniting a powder keg and lead to the discovery of the two women? That would be truly disastrous! Wang Zhan even speculated that if Qin Ying found out, she might be so mad she’d want to hang him up and beat him... No, no, no. Given her personality, she’d more likely ignore him completely, perhaps never speaking to him again unless he coaxed her relentlessly, and even then, it might be impossible to win her back.

Unfortunately, no matter what Wang Zhan was currently thinking, it was clear no one cared. After all, Qin Ying’s heart was burdened with the heavy matter of Quan State’s fall; as the First Secretary, she had been unable to dispatch aid. As for the bizarre granduncle present, his goal was even simpler: to see how Wang Zhan, who was currently feigning madness and playing dumb, planned to continue his act. Beyond that, nothing else mattered.

So, after listening to the conversation between these two young people, both of whom harbored their own worries, the azure-blue manifestation of mental energy quickly transformed into a circle, like a mirror. Immediately, a grizzled old man appeared within the mirror, seemingly hiding inside it. He gave a cackling laugh. "Not bad, young man! You’re quite capable of playing dumb!"

Wang Zhan’s heart instantly tightened. A fleeting, sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and his mind immediately became alert. Damn it! This old fellow seems to know something. What should I do? Maybe I should just silence him for good! He hadn’t expected, however, that just as the thought flashed through Wang Zhan’s mind, the old fellow opposite him seemed to sense it instantly. Then, suddenly, the mirror-like ring of mental energy whizzed away from Wang Zhan.

Then, the old fellow started to complain to Qin Ying, "Hey, hey, girl! The man you picked has a rather brutal streak! I just made one insignificant comment, and he already wants to kill me to silence me..."

Uh... Wang Zhan’s gaze fixed, his limbs tensing slightly. Hey, old timer, you don’t play fair!

Indeed, after Qin Ying heard this, she looked at him doubtfully and asked, "Are you hiding something from me?"

There are many things I’m hiding, like that morning, for instance... Wang Zhan thought. However, these thoughts were best kept to himself and not spoken aloud. So, Wang Zhan, putting on a brave front despite his guilt, lowered his head and said somewhat sheepishly, "There are... a few things..." Just a few things... He decided to confess.

In fact, he didn’t realize that Qin Ying genuinely didn’t mind. After all, Wang Zhan was a man, and currently the number one dark horse on the Federation’s dark-horse list. If such a man didn’t have a few admirers, how could he have attracted Qin Ying in the first place? So, she teased lightly, "Alright! Are you going to tell me, or will my granduncle?"

Seeing her reaction, Wang Zhan didn’t hesitate and laid everything out. "...Yes, that’s how it is! They both have rather special constitutions. In other words, if it weren’t for them, I might be dead by now, even with the life-preserving charm you gave me!"

Unexpectedly, the old Granduncle chuckled derisively, still behind the mirror, and even picked his nose while looking at Wang Zhan. "Nonsense! He doesn’t appreciate what he has. Girl, the charm you gave him is the most powerful one I possess. Even someone in a realm above Martial Emperor could use it! He simply cast aside righteousness at the sight of pretty girls—what a philanderer!" With that, he turned to Qin Ying. "Girl, why don’t I go up and chop those two women to bits right now? That would save a lot of trouble, and no one would compete with you for him..."

Wang Zhan’s heart clenched. What a vicious old scoundrel! Who knows if someone above the Martial Emperor realm could use it? It certainly didn’t work for me anyway.

But Qin Ying found herself somewhat torn between amusement and exasperation. She realized that, to some extent, all men shared a common trait: once these fellows learned how to provoke others, they could probably exasperate countless people to death. Now, with these two bickering, there was really nothing she could do.

Thankfully, however, Qin Ying didn’t dwell on these matters. She just smiled faintly and said magnanimously, "Granduncle, stop teasing! I’m not bothered by these things, and neither is our Family. If there weren’t other women vying for him, I might not even be interested in such an unaccomplished man!"

With that said, Qin Ying returned to the main topic. "Alright, let’s leave this subject here. Let’s talk about Quan State. Wang Zhan, I know you might want to return to Quan State. And if I hadn’t brought it up, your desire to go back would likely be quite strong. That’s why I had my granduncle come to look after you and temporarily restrict your freedom. Will you blame me for this?"

As she said this, Qin Ying’s eyes were wide, like stars in the sky—so clear they made one’s heart ache, so deep they evoked sympathy. Moreover, even when faced with Wang Zhan having gotten involved with other women, she could laugh it off, not intending to interfere with his choices but respecting his decisions instead. This alone was enough to prove how much she cared for Wang Zhan. So, what reason did Wang Zhan have to blame or resent her? He was the one in the wrong.

Of course, even though Wang Zhan could sense a "You dare say no and see what happens?" kind of vibe from her, he quickly suppressed his own reaction. Then, meeting Qin Ying’s gaze, his lips curved into a brilliant smile, reminiscent of when they first confirmed their relationship. "I should be the one apologizing," he said brightly. "Why would I blame you? You did the right thing..."

In fact, this was Wang Zhan at his most candid and sincere. Though his smile might have seemed a bit provocative, being evasive or feigning solemnity would only have made him look more suspicious.

However, seeing such a smile, the Old Man was displeased. Is he taking advantage of our girl? Does he think our family has no one to stand up for her? he thought, then immediately scoffed at Wang Zhan with disdain, "TCH..."

Of course, this wasn’t something Wang Zhan could intervene in; after all, it was their own business. But Wang Zhan did agree with Qin Ying’s decision. Because although he had temporarily lost his freedom, it also meant he had the opportunity to find a more suitable method, make thorough preparations, and then return to Quan State.