The comments said I was deeply affectionate, I just added points by using an alternate account.

The eldest brother, Liu Chengjun, was dressed in a high-end custom-made suit, with a smile on his face and a gentle demeanor, as he considerately set the table for Liu Tiancheng.

"Father, please try this. The kitchen specially prepared it for you today."

Liu Tiancheng didn't even glance at the bowl of soup, his eyes cold.

The second brother, Liu Xiao, and the third brother, Liu Feiyu, sat at the other end of the table, both with their heads down, silently eating the food in front of them, indifferent to everything around them.

Indifference is the dominant theme in this family.

Chen Guan's gaze lingered on Liu Feiyu for a moment. He could sense that although Liu Feiyu appeared calm, the fingers holding the knife and fork were very tense.

Madam Liu stirred the soup in the bowl with a silver spoon and suddenly complained.

"The food is too salty today."

With a snap.

Liu Tiancheng slammed his chopsticks down on the table, startling Madam Liu.

"If you don't like it, get out!"

The entire restaurant fell silent instantly; even the clinking of cutlery disappeared.

Liu Chengjun immediately stepped in to smooth things over, his face still bearing that impeccable, gentle smile.

"Father, please don't be angry. Mother was just saying it casually. I'll have the kitchen redo it."

An Changqing also spoke at the right time, his voice gentle.

"Chairman Liu, Madam Liu, it's not good for your health if the food gets cold."

His words were appropriate and eased the atmosphere just right, but they couldn't dispel the thick, unyielding chill at the dinner table.

Chen Guan watched all of this quietly.

He noticed that although Liu Tiancheng was angry with everyone, most of his vigilance was focused on his eldest son, Liu Chengjun.

Baal's voice rang out softly.

"A fun family dinner."

"This old man is being driven crazy; the fear is almost palpable."

"He had three sons: one wanted to kill him, one wanted to see him die, and the other... wanted him to die more slowly."

"Hehe, what a loving and filial family! You humans are so interesting."

Dinner was halfway through amidst Barr's laughter.

Liu Tiancheng suddenly coughed violently, his face turning bright red, as if he couldn't breathe.

The old butler, who had been standing by, quickly stepped forward, gently patted his back, took out a small medicine bottle from his pocket, poured out a pill, and brought over a glass of warm water.

"Sir, it's time to take your medicine."

Liu Tiancheng stared at the white pill in the butler's palm, his fear completely erupting.

His face turned ashen, and he swept the water glass and pills from the butler's hand to the ground.

The glass shattered on the floor with a sharp sound.

He pointed at the old butler, whose face was equally astonished, then looked at Liu Chengjun beside him and roared in a voice trembling with fear.

"You...you've teamed up!"

"You're trying to get me killed!"

For the first time, a crack appeared on Liu Chengjun's gentle smile. He stood up, his eyes filled with heartache.

"Father, what are you saying?"

His voice trembled, filled with the injustice of being wronged.

"How could I possibly harm you?"

The old butler was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground, his face pale.

"Sir, you've been taking this medicine for years, how could I dare..."

Liu Tiancheng wouldn't listen at all. His trembling finger pointed back and forth between Liu Chengjun and the old butler, his bloodshot eyes filled with madness.

"You're all in cahoots!"

"You unfilial son, can't you wait that long?!"

Liu Feiyu put down his knife and fork at the table and let out a soft sigh, which was particularly clear in the deathly quiet restaurant.

"Father, please don't get agitated. My elder brother... he probably didn't do it on purpose."

His words sounded like advice, but they were more like adding fuel to the fire.

Liu Xiao remained silent, ignoring the farce around him, and simply kept his head down, cutting the steak on his plate, the blade making a slight scraping sound against the porcelain plate.

He felt like this steak, completely at the mercy of others.

Shanghai is full of schemes and intrigues; if he could, he would like to go back to the academy.

"Get out, all of you get out!"

Liu Tiancheng grabbed a porcelain plate from the side and was about to smash it at Liu Chengjun.

"Chairman Liu."

A voice rang out, not loud, but it instantly cooled the boiling atmosphere.

Chen Guan spoke.

All eyes were on him.

Chen Guan didn't look at Liu Tiancheng; his gaze was fixed on the white pill that had fallen onto the carpet.

"Is this a commonly prescribed medication by the doctor?"

Liu Tiancheng stopped smashing the plate. He was panting heavily as he stared at Chen Guan, as if trying to figure out what the student was up to.

Chen Guan continued, "Once we accept the security assignment, we have a responsibility to identify all potential risks."

"Including every food you eat, every glass of water you drink, and every pill you take."

He looked up at Liu Tiancheng.

"If you don't mind, we can send this pill, along with the shards of the water glass, for testing immediately."

"This is the most direct way."

An Changqing immediately responded, his voice gentle yet persuasive.

"Chen Guan is right, Chairman Liu."

"Instead of suspecting each other, let the facts speak for themselves."

"Until the results are in, the four of us will stay by your side at all times to ensure your absolute safety."

These words were reasonable and well-founded, giving Liu Tiancheng a way out and providing a concrete solution.

Liu Tiancheng's chest heaved violently. He glanced at his eldest son, whose face was full of heartache, then swept his gaze over his other two sons who remained silent, and finally his eyes fell back on Chen Guan and An Changqing.

The madness in his eyes slowly faded, leaving only a deep-seated weariness, and reason returned to him.

"good……"

The family dinner ended on a sour note.

……

In the guest rooms of the Liu Family Manor.

Long Ao paced restlessly around the room.

"What kind of mess is this? This whole family is insane."

Hong Yuan leaned the giant axe against the wall, her face also full of confusion.

"That Liu Tiancheng looks like he could die at any moment. Does he really need to be assassinated?"

"He's not dying."

An Changqing sat on the sofa, his face more solemn than ever before.

"He genuinely believed that someone wanted to kill him."

He looked at Chen Guan: "Liu Chengjun's reaction was perfect."

"A son who is truly misunderstood by his father will react with shock and anger, but his behavior will be one of appropriate sadness and grievance."

"Every word he uttered sounded like a prepared script."

Long Ao stopped in his tracks: "You mean, it really is him who wants to kill his father?"

"I have no idea."

An Changqing shook his head, "But there must be someone in this family who really wants Mr. Liu dead."

Baal's voice echoed in Chen Guan's mind, carrying a lazy smile.

"This kid's interesting; he's pretty good at judging people."

"However, the truly fun things are beyond the comprehension of these little guys."

Chen Guan asked himself, "What did you discover?"

Barr chuckled: "There's a scent in this manor that doesn't belong to the Liu family."

"Like a venomous snake lurking in the water plants, waiting for its prey to approach."