Rebirth: Exclusive Love in the End of the World-Chapter 20 - Eldest Uncle
Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Eldest Uncle
Chapter 20 -20: Eldest Uncle
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Han Jiaojiao still insisted on her physical training every day. Han Yi had a habit of working out regularly, and his physical fitness was already good. He spent more time getting familiar with his Ability. The two of them were inseparable, growing closer and sweeter by the day.
Yan Xiao’s fever subsided on the fourth day. Despite the fever breaking, the ordeal of those four days left him extremely weak, and he still rested most of the time on the third floor.
During this period, only one visitor had come to the villa, and that was the eldest son of the Han Family, Han Chenfeng, who was also their uncle.
When Han Jiaojiao saw her uncle’s face, that familiar yet strange countenance, she experienced a moment of daze.
Her impression of this uncle had always been of a refined, kind, and approachable elder. When her mother married into the Han Family with her in tow, they faced significant resistance. Although she was only eight years old at the time, she could understand what was written in the newspapers. She knew that many people were skeptical about her mother’s marriage to Han dad, not only because she was with her mother, but also because her mother was an actress, while the Han Family hailed from a military and political lineage. Han dad had made many efforts to marry her mother. Amidst the cold ridicule from the Han Family, only the uncle stood by Han dad’s side. During festive meals at the Han Family’s old house, only the uncle was consistently kind and pleasant to their family. It was these experiences that made it hard for Han Jiaojiao to accept that the kind elder she remembered had abandoned them and even sabotaged them behind their backs.
She was too young at the time to understand that some people in the world have two faces: kind and gentle to your face, but ruthless and cold-hearted behind your back.
Han Jiaojiao brewed a cup of tea for Han Chenfeng.
Han Chenfeng smiled warmly at Han Jiaojiao, “Jiaojiao, have you recovered from your illness? The family was very worried when you and Ayi had an accident.”
So worried that none of you came to visit…
Han Jiaojiao felt she lacked the talent to be hypocritically pleasant; she forced a smile and sat down next to her brother without saying a word.
“Where are all the housekeepers? I heard you gave the bodyguards time off; I thought it was just a rumor, but it seems to be true,” Han Chenfeng said, looking at Han Yi and frowning with an advisory tone, “Ayi, of all the grandchildren in the family, you are the most capable. Why are you acting so impulsively now? The world outside is very chaotic. With nobody by your side, what if something happens?”
Internally, Han Jiaojiao muttered: Who knows, those people might be your men. My brother isn’t stupid; having them around is the real risk!
But just as she finished her thought, another voice emerged in her mind: “Jiaojiao is really thoughtful.”
Han Jiaojiao’s cheeks flushed slightly; she bowed her head earnestly, thinking how cunning her brother was to eavesdrop on her inner thoughts like this!
Han Chenfeng, sitting on the opposite sofa, was unaware of the siblings’ interaction, continuing in his senior manner, “I heard you haven’t been to the company for a while, Ayi. You should take good care of the businesses your father entrusted to you. You must understand that these businesses are not just your father’s; they represent the efforts of several generations of the Han Family…”
Han Jiaojiao murmured unhappily, “How can my brother go to the company with his injuries… with injuries on his arms and legs. If Uncle had come yesterday, he would have seen my brother walking with a cane… Even ordinary employees can take sick leave… My brother was injured and not a single person came to visit, not even relatives…”
Her voice was soft, but loud enough for Han Chenfeng to hear. He was taken aback and looked somewhat embarrassed.
Han Yi said to her in a firm tone, “Jiaojiao, you shouldn’t speak to Uncle like that.”
What kind of person was Han Jiaojiao? She might not be adept at reading people’s expressions, but Han Yi was her brother. Han Jiaojiao had long since learned to discern her brother’s emotions from his perpetually cold, impassive face. So, when it came to whether Han Yi was truly angry, no one had more authority to speak on it than her!
“I’m sorry, Uncle,” Han Jiaojiao apologized obediently, then put on a pitiful facade, “I thought Uncle had come to visit us, but as soon as Uncle arrived, he started talking business with brother…”
“Jiaojiao,” Han Yi called out her name in a subdued voice before turning to look at Han Chenfeng, his expression as cold as ever, “Uncle, are you here because of Han Rui’s issue?”
Han Chenfeng felt his throat tighten.
Han Yi stated icily, “I’ve already heard about Han Rui’s loss from Yan Xiao. There’s no use in talking to me about that matter. The loss he caused the company this time was too great, and it’s only right that the board demands compensation from him. Just like Uncle just mentioned, these businesses symbolize the efforts of generations of the Han Family and concern the interests of many people. Even if I wanted to help, I would be powerless.”
Han Chenfeng’s expression changed slightly, “Ayi, you and Han Rui are cousins; any issues should be negotiable. Is it really necessary to let the board make a decision? Isn’t this a bit heartless?”
Han Yi smiled faintly, “Uncle, Han Rui privately took an order without my signature and only a twenty percent down payment. That is a serious dereliction of duty. According to the Han Family’s rules, Han Rui would already have been stripped of all his positions without the need for the board’s decision. I have done my best.”
Upon hearing this, Han Chenfeng’s face grew even darker, and his tone was no longer as calm and steady, “Ayi, do you really want Han Rui to lose everything to pay the eighty percent of the remaining balance?”
“Uncle, it puts me in a tough position to say that. If I let the company absorb this loss, how can I explain it to the other shareholders? After all, the lost deal amounts to almost half of our annual production value.”
Han Chenfeng stared at Han Yi fiercely and after a long pause said, “Can’t you really let Han Rui off the hook?”
Han Yi looked at him calmly, “Han Rui has made quite a bit over the years.”
Han Chenfeng stood up abruptly, his face unfriendly. “Young man, don’t be too ruthless in your dealings!”
Han Yi remained indifferent but said to Han Chenfeng as he rose to leave, “After you go back, please convey a message for me. My bodyguard who has been interrogating should be returning soon, as I still have many questions for him.”
Han Chenfeng’s face grew grim, and he left swiftly with several bodyguards escorting him.
Han Jiaojiao watched them leave, hurriedly grabbed the remote control to lock the iron gate, and she patted her chest saying, “That was really scary. He seemed furious inside but held it in until the end without lashing out—terrifying!”
Han Yi smiled and went to embrace her.
“Brother, what were they talking about just now? What mess did Han Rui make this time?”
“He signed a deal with Libya, sent out all the goods demanded after receiving only twenty percent of the payment, but then a meteorite came, causing chaos en route, and all the goods were lost.”
“Ah? How could he be so foolish?!”
Han Yi chuckled, “It’s not his first time doing something like this—taking a small payment to make a private deal, profiting from the difference.”
Han Jiaojiao cursed him for getting what he deserved but then became worried because after all, it was her brother’s company, and naturally, it was her brother’s goods that were lost. “Ah, what a pity for those goods…”
Han Yi patted her little head, “Otherwise, what do you think I asked Yan Xiao to handle?”
Han Jiaojiao was stunned, and it took her a long while to realize, “Ah… Brother, you… you mean you…” She pointed at Han Yi but couldn’t find the words.
Too cunning by far!
Seeing her adorable dazed look, Han Yi couldn’t help but love her even more. He drew her into his arms, lowered his head to kiss her, and his tongue deftly entered her moist mouth, swept across her teeth, and passionately sucked on her small tongue. Their lips and teeth merged in a sticky embrace, with only the sound of their rapid heartbeats surrounding them.
However, just as the two were lost in each other’s kisses, a scream erupted from upstairs—
“Aaaaaah!!!”
