StarCraft: The Extinction Commander is completely smitten.

Chapter 71 [071] Gently Rippling
"Mother, I have a perfect plan. Would you like to hear it?"

Feeling the warmth and security of her mother's embrace, Dongfang Qingluan wanted to tell her mother about her perfect plan.

Qu Wan'er nodded, took Dongfang Qingluan's hand, and walked towards the small garden. They sat together on the swing, gently swaying, and listened to Dongfang Qingluan's plan.

After Dongfang Qingluan explained her meticulously planned scheme in detail, Qu Wan'er, sitting on the swing, couldn't help but nod in satisfaction.

At this moment, the way she looked at Dongfang Qingluan was very different from before.

On ordinary days, whenever her father was not around, her mother's eyes were always filled with a fierce look, which made her shudder.

But at this moment, those eyes were filled with loving kindness, like the warm sunshine of spring gently falling on Dongfang Qingluan.

"Ah Luan, I must say, your plan is absolutely perfect!"

"Mother, I am so proud of you! Let's carry out your plan!"

As Qu Wan'er spoke, she couldn't help but imagine what might happen next.

She could almost see the brave and fearless Dongfang Qingluan, who would step forward without hesitation and be willing to sacrifice herself to protect her and her son.

She cleverly led the Holy Mother of the Starry Sky Empire step by step into the trap meticulously set by her son.

Thinking of this, Qu Wan'er's face blossomed into an exceptionally bright smile, a smile that contained both admiration for Dongfang Qingluan and anticipation for the future.

"Yes, Mother, I will definitely do this well."

Dongfang Qingluan was certain that a naive female like the Holy Mother would be gradually deceived and gain her trust. In the future, when she took her to other places, the Holy Mother would never suspect that she had bad intentions towards her.

Meanwhile, at the Pei family home, the revived patriarch was trembling with rage, his eyes wide as if he were about to breathe fire.

He couldn't accept this fact. His family was destroyed just like that, and he was even accused of colluding with that bastard Qingyan. He suffered such an injustice. He was truly wronged.

Old Master Pei's face turned extremely gloomy, his fists clenched tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms.

He was filled with anger and regret, hating himself for being so rash and for letting those fair-weather friends witness his so-called face.

Now, everything is beyond repair; his reputation is ruined, and his family has suffered a devastating blow.

He couldn't help but think of his beloved grandson, Pei Yi, wondering how he would view all of this.

Thinking of this, Old Master Pei felt an even greater pang of pain in his heart.

He knew that this incident might create a rift between him and Pei Yi.

Grandpa Pei closed his eyes in pain, feeling as if he had aged ten years in an instant.

He knew he had to face all of this and find a way to turn the situation around.

But what can he do to undo all of this?

At this moment, Old Master Pei felt utterly lost and helpless. Pei Yan cautiously stepped forward and gently massaged Old Master Pei's back and shoulders: "Grandpa, should I go to Chaoxi Manor to find my brother and tell him that our Pei family is unaware of this matter?"

He was very good at reading people's expressions and knew what his grandfather was worried about, so he thoughtfully wanted to share his grandfather's worries.

Old Master Pei's eyes widened suddenly, his gaze sharp and penetrating, as if he could see right through people's hearts.

A fierce glint flashed across his weathered face as he thought to himself: How could this young upstart possibly compare to the life experience he had accumulated through all the trials and tribulations of his life!

He has probably eaten more salt than Pei Yan has walked roads, so he naturally knows perfectly well what Pei Yan is thinking at this moment.

Looking back, Grandpa Pei really favored his youngest grandson in the family, indulging and spoiling him in everything.

It is precisely because of this that Pei Yan has become so arrogant and unruly.

Thinking of this, Old Master Pei couldn't help but sigh deeply, filled with regret and self-reproach.

His eyes widened in anger as he stared directly at Pei Yan, and he shouted sternly, "Pei Yan, don't you know how much trouble you'll cause your elder brother by rushing off to find him right now?"

After a brief pause, he continued, "Regardless of whether our Pei family is truly colluding with that Qingyan, as the head of a family, such a horrifying disaster occurred while you were hosting a banquet for guests at home. Who do you think would be willing to associate with our Pei family after this?"

After saying this, Old Master Pei slowly closed his eyes, his chest heaving violently with anger, feeling a surge of hot blood rush to his head, making him dizzy.

He sighed inwardly, thinking that he had cared for Pei Yan with utmost care and attention over the years, but he never expected to raise such a worthless child. He felt ashamed of all the effort he had put in over the years.
Pei Yan's heart skipped a beat, and a look of fear appeared on his face. He moved as fast as the wind, quickly moving from behind Old Master Pei to in front of him.

In the blink of an eye, he arrived in front of Old Master Pei, and knelt down without hesitation, his body trembling slightly.

His eyes reddened, and tears streamed down his face like a burst dam. His voice choked with sobs as he said, "Grandpa! Your grandson has always been loyal to you and my elder brother. I have absolutely no other thoughts whatsoever!"

"I was just thinking of asking my elder brother if there was anything I could do to help."

At this point, he raised his head and looked earnestly at Old Master Pei, as if he were someone eager to prove his innocence.

Immediately afterwards, he made a solemn oath: "Grandpa, if your grandson has even the slightest other thought, may the Beast God bring down the most severe divine punishment!"

"May my grandson suffer an unbearable calamity, and after he dies, he won't even have a place to be buried!"

Over the years, no matter how hard Pei Yan tried, he could never surpass Pei Yi, this towering mountain.

Living under Pei Yi's shadow for so long, Pei Yan gradually felt disheartened, but the desire deep in his heart to stand out and break free from his current situation grew stronger.

He wanted to find a different path to stand out and gain recognition and praise from others.

In particular, he desperately wanted to gain the Holy Mother's approval. Even if he was just staying by the Holy Mother's side as her brother-in-law, it would make others look at him with more respect.

"Pei Yan, are you serious? You really have no ill intentions towards your elder brother?"

Old Master Pei stared at Pei Yan in shock, swearing a solemn oath that if Pei Yan failed to keep his word, the Beast God would indeed bring divine punishment upon him.

(End of this chapter)