A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return
chapter-223

Chapter 223: Settling The Debt

Calming Heart Garden.

The bamboo leaves were rustling in the wind.

Old Master Li hung up the phone and looked at his grandson who was kneeling on the floor. “Get up, Xiao Lei. Ah Feng has agreed to let that girl go. Don’t forget to make a media statement announcing that you have broken up with her.”

Li Lei’s back was perfectly straight as he knelt on the ground.

No matter how much he begged, his grandfather was unwilling to acknowledge Xiao Ling’s status. He was forced to take the last resort and use a break up with Xiao Ling to persuade his grandfather to keep Xiao Ling safe from Li Feng.

He was wrong. Bringing Xiao Ling back to the Li family was the most stupid decision he had made. He wanted to give her a warm family and let her experience a happy family reunion during the Spring Festival. He did not think that the refusal of his grandfather to acknowledge her would cause his plans to amount to nothing. Perhaps, he was not qualified enough to be with her. He could not even protect his woman. How was he qualified to be a man?

Li Lei took a deep breath and looked at Old Master Li. “I will make the announcement and tell everyone that we have broken up. However, grandfather, I have to ensure that Xiao Ling has safely left before I do so. If anything bad happens to her…” He was quiet for a while before he finally said, “I will terminate my relations with the Li family.”

Old Master Li’s pupils started to dilate vigorously.

He did not think that his grandson would be so obsessed with that woman such that he would fall out with the family for her pathetic life! He was really not mistaken. That small star called Ye Xingling was a curse and had hoodwinked his most beloved grandson!

“She will be fine,” Old Master Li coldly said. “Although Ah Feng causes a lot of mischiefs, he has never really disobeyed my orders. On the contrary, Xiao Lei, you have become high and mighty over the years.”

Li Lei understood what Old Master Li was implying, but he tightly shut his lips and did not answer him.

So what if he had become high and mighty?

That was his woman, and she deserved all of his love and care!

Li Lei stood up, walked through the rustling bamboo garden, and exited the Calming Heart Garden. As he walked towards the hangar, Er Mao was waiting for him outside Calming Heart Garden. Once he saw him coming out, he immediately followed him while swishing its tail.

Both of them walked to the hangar to witness a thinly dressed girl enter a helicopter.

One side of her face was swollen, and a handprint was clearly seen on it. Did Li Feng hit her?

Li Lei’s heart was throbbing in pain. He wanted to rush over, hug her, and take care of her wounds, but he could not. As long as he continued to be with her, Old Master Li would not let her off easily. The Old Master was very old and very stubborn after he made a decision. Li Lei believed that he was capable of anything.

His eyes followed the helicopter as it took off and slowly disappeared into the vast sky.

“Young Master Lei, the wind here is strong. Let’s go back.” A middle-aged man who looked like a butler walked to his side. He was called Uncle Liu and served Old Master Li. The Old Master was worried about his favorite grandson and sent Uncle Liu to observe him.

“Where is Su Tang?” Li Lei’s voice was cold.

Uncle Liu did not expect that he would ask that question. He was taken aback for a while before answering. “Miss Su is in her own room. She has been feeling unwell these few days and has a fever now after catching a cold from staying too long at the hangar. The servants are looking for a doctor for her.” After that, he tested the waters with another question. “Do you want to visit Miss Su? I heard that she has a rather dangerous fever.”

“Dangerous?” Li Lei sneered. No matter how dangerous it was, Xiao Ling was in more danger than her.

Su Tang was aware that he loved Xiao Ling but still dared to take the liberty to drive Xiao Ling away and plant a bomb under Xiao Ling’s helicopter. What sort of useless subordinate was she!

“If she burns to death, then bury her outside. If she is still alive, she doesn’t have to appear in front of me anymore. I have no use for someone like her who makes her own decisions. Since it was grandfather who sent her to me at the start, it is time for her to be sent back to him.”

Uncle Liu felt unwell. Su Tang was sent to Li Lei on Old Master Li’s orders. Although she had waited on Li Lei for many years, everyone knew that she was someone Old Master Li trusted and relied heavily upon. Now that Li Lei wanted to send her back, it seemed that he was angry with Su Tang, but in reality, it was like a slap on Old Master Li’s face!

This grandfather and grandson were of extraordinary status, and when they had a conflict, it was awkward for him to be the middle-man.

“Young Master Lei, this…” He chose his words carefully and thought of how to ease Li Lei’s anger.

But Li Lei had already turned around and left.

“Young Master Lei, where are you going?!” Uncle Liu was frightened and worried that something bad would happen. He had not seen Young Master Lei angry for many years. His stance today indicated that he was going to get even with those who upset him!

The new year was approaching. He should not cause unrest in the family now!

Uncle Liu felt that something terrible was about to happen and rushed to Calming Heart Garden to report what had happened to Old Master Li.

Old Master Li was seldom not drinking tea. He was holding a brush and staring blankly at a piece of drawing paper. On the paper, there was a beautiful drawing of Xia Ling. This girl…

Old Master Li’s brush stopped below her eyes. It was strange…

What exactly did he calculate wrong? From what he saw, it was not possible to live beyond 60 years old.

“Old Master, Old master! I have bad news!” Uncle Liu breathlessly ran towards him. “Young Master Lei… I’m afraid Young Master Lei is about to get rid of his unloyal staff. Just now, he said that he was going to return Su Tang to you and now he is furiously marching towards Thunderous Yard! He summoned all his men to the chamber of Thunderous Yard!”

Old Master Li slowly put down the brush in his hand.

The news that Uncle Liu reported was not surprising to him.

“He isn’t Xiao Lei if he did not decide to get rid of his unloyal staff.” Old Master Li blandly said. “Let him do what he wants.”

“What? Let him do what he wants?” Uncle Liu was shocked.

“When the king is angry, the kingdom will bleed. Regardless of whether the girl called Ye Xingling is qualified to be with Xiao Lei, his subordinates should not question his decision, and they definitely should not betray him and harm the girl.” Old Master Li said. “Otherwise, what is the authority of a king for? If Xiao Lei wants to get rid of his unloyal staff, let him do it. It is not easy to violate his dignity.”

What Old Master Li did not say was—

The dignity of the future head of the Li Family was not easily violated.

“What about Su Tang?” Uncle Liu could not help but ask. Su Tang adored Young Master Li, and everyone knew it. Since she listened to Old Master Li’s orders to get rid of Xia Ling, she would have to bear Li Lei’s rage.

Old Master Li said, “Let her return to my side. After she has recovered, slowly reintroduce her back to Xiao Lei.” Old Master Li really liked Su Tang and felt that she was a reliable and loyal girl. The most crucial thing was that he was fully aware of her background and that she was committed to Li Lei.

If Li Lei could not find a suitable wife in the future, Su Tang would be a good candidate.

Thunderous Yard.

Li Lei gazed at all of the people in the yard. “You have been with me for a long time and know my temper. You’re all aware of what happened during these two days. A few of you have deliberately made life difficult for Xiao Ling. Li Qingshu, Li Fanhao, Li Zhen…”

He listed their names one by one. The parents of several children including Li Xiaoxing and the people on the tarmac who watched Li Feng drag Xia Ling away but did nothing were also included.