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Chapter 572 Li Chengxiao Returns to the Capital, Li's Eldest Uncle
Li Chengxiao did not choose to return to Beijing discreetly this time.

The moment he appeared at the airport, those who were already following his movements, and those who needed to know, already knew.

"Why did this person suddenly return from Que Mountain?"

"Duanmu Sen's funeral is over, why are you back again?"

"The Duanmu family and the Li family have always been on good terms. Could it be that they came specifically to help the Duanmu family through this crisis?"

"But it's also true that no one from the Li family came to pay their respects at Duanmu Sen's funeral yesterday, because there are many speculations that the two families had a falling out."

"Has anyone found out the specific reason?"

"Don't even mention the specific reasons, the Li family hasn't given a single word."

"None of the collateral branches of the Duanmu family knew about it."

"I guess only the Li family and the old and young Duanmu family know the answer."

"By the way, has the young master Gao won over that young lady from the Duanmu family yet?"

"It shouldn't be yet. If they wanted to take it down, they would have announced it publicly by now."

"Now that Li Chengxiao of the Li family has returned to the capital, are you still planning to take action?"

"I plan to wait and see."

"Me too."

If the Li family really intends to help the Duanmu family, then those who are trying to gain some benefits might end up getting nothing and losing themselves instead.

Gao Songchen looked at the video he had just received on his phone.

It was a candid shot taken at the airport. The man, who was about to get into the car, noticed the camera from a distance and glanced at it from a distance.

What appeared to be a calm scene caused the person secretly filming to tremble uncontrollably, and the image shook twice as well.

The car door then closed, and the vehicle drove away.

After watching the video, Gao Songchen kicked over the coffee table in front of him.

Why did they choose to return to Beijing at this particular time?

Li Chengxiao!
You're really something!

After watching the video again, he made a phone call.

Once the call connected, he gave a direct order: "We can't wait any longer. We have to find a way to get Duanmu Long out. Whether your son's case can be resolved smoothly depends on how hard you parents work!"

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The car drove from the airport all the way to a low-key courtyard house.

Li Chengxiao got out of the car and looked up to see his uncle's secretary waiting at the door. "Uncle Xing, it's been a long time."

Xing Zhao's usually stern face broke into a smile. "It has indeed been a while since we last met. How is your recovery going?"

"Almost ready."

"That's good. Your boss is waiting for you inside."

Li Chengxiao nodded, stepped forward, crossed the threshold, and went inside.

The room was warm and cozy, filled with the aroma of tea.

Li Chengxiao spotted his uncle sitting at the tea table, slowly brewing tea. After hanging his coat on the nearby hanger, he walked over and sat down opposite him.

He called out softly, "Uncle."

Li Fulin poured a cup of tea and handed it over: "Try it."

Li Chengxiao took the cup with both hands, drank a sip, and then finished it in one gulp. "Another cup, please."

"You rascal," Li Fulin chuckled, and poured him another cup. "Thirsty?"

"Kind of."

"You're wasting my tea."

Despite saying that, most of the freshly brewed tea ended up in Li Chengxiao's stomach.

"I heard from Jingmo that you have a girlfriend."

This is a question, but it is phrased in an affirmative tone.

"Yes," Li Chengxiao put down his cup and started his second brew, his mouth still moving. "Her name is Jiang Hanying, and she's currently filming in Queshan." "Could you bring her back for the New Year so I can meet your aunt? If your dad knew you had a girlfriend, he'd probably be willing to come back for the New Year this year."

"It depends on whether she can find the time."

"So busy, you don't even get a holiday for Chinese New Year?"

"Their work is different from that of a regular office worker."

"Okay, let's talk about it when we have time."

Li Fulin didn't ask again to confirm if it was indeed this girl. Since the boy in front of him had admitted that the girl named Jiang Hanying was his girlfriend, there was nothing to doubt.

"Now you can tell me how Duanmu Sen died, and what you plan to do with the Duanmu family this time you return to the capital?"

Just as Li Chengxiao put down the teapot and was about to reply, his phone, which was placed to the side, vibrated.

He glanced at it. "It's a call from Old Madam Duanmu."

Li Fulin gestured to him, "Go and receive it first."

Li Chengxiao got up, took his phone, and walked to the window. After answering the call, he could only hear soft breathing on the other end.

He twitched his brow, but simply remained silent, waiting for the other side to speak.

After a long while, Duanmu Rongrong's voice, tinged with exhaustion, finally came through the receiver: "Chengxiao, I heard you've returned to the capital?"

"Yes, I got off the plane an hour ago."

"When are you free? I'd like to invite you to the Duanmu family home. There's something I'd like to discuss with you in person."

"I will visit you tomorrow morning."

"Okay, okay, I'll wait for you at home tomorrow morning. You must be tired from your flight, so get some rest. I won't bother you anymore, I'll hang up now."

"it is good."

Li Fulin looked up at his nephew who had walked back, "Going to the Duanmu family tomorrow?"

"Hmm." Li Chengxiao nodded, put down his phone, and was still thinking about Duanmu Rongrong's tone and words on the phone. If Duanmu Rongrong simply found out that Duanmu Sen's death was related to him, she shouldn't have lowered her tone like that.

That leaves only one possibility: Duanmu Rongrong discovered more of Duanmu Sen's secrets, and they were related to him.

"Duanmu Sen's death was his own doing. I intervened, but his fate will not change."

"Sad?"

Meeting his uncle's gaze, Li Chengxiao paused, then nodded slightly. "A little."

Li Fulin patted him on the shoulder across the table, "It's human nature, but when it's time to make a decision, you still have to make a decision."

"We should be able to settle things once we go to the Duanmu family tomorrow."

"Should we have your Uncle Xing come along?"

"No need. I'll take Xiao Wu with me."

"Just be sensible."

By the time we finished the second brew of tea, it was almost noon.

"Come on, have another meal with me. I have to go now. You can stay here and rest."

Li Chengxiao stood up, picked up his phone, and had only taken a few steps when it rang again.

Li Fulin turned around and saw that after the boy looked down at his phone, his expression softened noticeably. He knew without asking who was calling.

When Li Chengxiao answered the video call, he saw Jiang Hanying still in her filming makeup, her face still a little red, probably because she had just finished filming.

Jiang Hanying saw the background behind her cheap owner and asked, "You're home?"

"Yes, I just had a pot of tea with my uncle, and we're about to have lunch now."

"Pei Yuan and Yue Zhuo went to get lunch too, and I was planning to eat there as well. The uncle you mentioned, is he Li Jingmo's father?"

Li Chengxiao looked up and saw his uncle, who was already sitting at the dining table, smiling and looking at him. He nodded and said, "Mm."

The next second, the voice coming from the microphone suddenly became louder: "Uncle, this is Jiang Hanying, Instructor, no, did Shu Heng mention me to you?"

Li Chengxiao silently moved his phone further away: "...Han Ying is quite outgoing."

Li Fulin held out his hand: "Give me your phone, I want to say hello to my future niece-in-law."