Standing Next To You-Chapter 378: Connections that ran deep

A short moment later, Head Master Fei returned. There was no happiness on his face; rather, he looked perplexed and annoyed.

"Father, what did he say?" Fei Yi Lang ran to him with excitement written all over his face, "Did he mention my son Fei Min?"

"Say one more word, and I will have you banned from the main mansion," Head Master Fei snapped. His whole aura was dark. He did not seem like he was kidding.

Fei Yi Lang was taken aback by the sudden coldness radiating from Head Master Fei.

The James family had called to support his son, so everything should be fine. Why was his father furious?

Before Fei Yi Lang could complain, Fei Hua Jiang pulled him away from Head Master Fei, "Dad, Mom and Fei Min are looking for you. Grandfather will handle the rest. Let’s go inside."

"What? I can’t go! We haven’t settled this matter yet! What about your brother’s reputation that this woman and that little bastard ruined? The James family is on our side, so why—!"

"Hua Jiang, from now on, your father and brother are banned from stepping foot in the main mansion. I will announce the rest of the punishment for your brother later. Right now, get them out of here. I don’t want to see or hear anything from them."

"Father!" Fei Yi Lang was flabbergasted. He couldn’t understand what was happening. Why was his father turning against him and his son?!

"Be thankful I am not erasing your name from the family tree. This is the mercy I can give for the sake of Hua Jiang. If you care about your eldest son, then speak no more."

With Head Master Fei’s stern warning, Fei Yi Lang wasn’t able to beg or ask why the matter had come to this. His eldest son’s name was dragged out, and he was really afraid that in his father’s temper, he would also punish Fei Hua Jiang too. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

Head Master Fei’s sudden change of attitude caused the Fei family members to fall silent.

Head Master Fei turned to Bei Sangyun. In front of everyone’s dumbfounded faces, he ordered, "Remove her cuffs and escort her out of this place."

Everyone gasped in shock and confusion. But faced with the dark expression of Head Master Fei, no one dared to voice their complaints. They weren’t like Fei Yi Lang, who had the confidence to speak his mind.

The security personnel took off her cuffs. Bei Sangyun massaged her wrist. She did not seem surprised at all. She met Head Master Fei’s heavy gaze.

"And what about my people?" She even had the nerve to ask about her spies.

Head Master Fei turned around in anger. "Bring them out with you!"

He stormed off, his frustration growing with every moment spent there. The longer he stayed, the angrier he felt.

He did not give any explanation for why he suddenly let Bei Sangyun go or spared those four spies. But no one dared to go against his order unless they wanted to become the next Fei Yi Lang.

Under the strange eyes of everyone, Bei Sangyun left with the four spies without anyone blocking her.

In the entire history of the Fei family, it must be the first time that someone who invaded and wreaked havoc in their house managed to leave the place safely, even bringing out her minions. Not to mention, she left through the main door.

...

The gate closed behind Bei Sangyun. The four butlers at her side sighed in relief.

They really couldn’t let their guard down until they left the Fei family premises. They were afraid that, while they were leaving, the Head Master might suddenly change his mind and send people to chase after them.

Fortunately, nothing happened. They were able to leave safe and sound.

"I thought we would have to fight to the death with the reinforcement team before we could leave."

"I was prepared to face torture all night in case the Master did not call for reinforcements today. Fortunately, we don’t have to go through that."

The butlers talked among themselves. Now that they were out of danger, they could finally relax a bit.

"But... what do you think the Master did? We just left a huge mess behind, but they just let us go."

"Actually, I am more impressed that our Master is just a high schooler."

The spies stared at Bei Sangyun’s back. They all agreed with the last speaker. They too had never met their Master. They had been recruited through the Third Chief. All they knew was they had a Master and that they needed to protect her today.

It turned out it was this teenager who wasn’t even twenty yet.

Bei Sangyun felt their stares. She turned to them, "...I know you have many questions. We will reunite with the Third Chief later. He will explain the rest of the matters to you. Now that you’ve left the Fei mansion, I’ll assign you to other tasks."

The four nodded their heads.

Bei Sangyun turned silent again, immersed in her own thoughts.

The James family...

She did not have any connection with the James family aside from the incident where she talked with that person on the phone.

The James family originally owned the ’Tears of Mermaid,’ which they auctioned last year, but somehow it ended up in Fei Chuan’s hands. During the homecoming party, Fei Chuan had given it to her.

That incident had already made her suspect that Fei Chuan was involved with the James family early on. She was not surprised. After all, the adult Fei Chuan had connections with the James family during his stay abroad.

But looking back now, it seemed that their connection ran deep. Fei Chuan was still too young, and his potential hadn’t been fully realized, yet he already had some connections with the James family. Knowing the James family, they wouldn’t just be this friendly with Fei Chuan without a reason.

Fei Chuan must have something that the James family was willing to invest in. This incident just confirmed her suspicions.

The unattainable James family suddenly made a phone call to the Fei family. It was even from the esteemed heir. It was not a coincidence; Fei Chuan must have reached out to them for her sake.

It was remarkable that Fei Chuan had managed to establish such deep connections with the James family—something the Fei family had been striving for. However, Bei Sangyun couldn’t shake her worries.

Fei Chuan... wasn’t doing something dangerous for the James family, was he? For them to help her this time, he must have bargained for something in return.

Ironically, the Fei family, who had been desperately trying to cultivate ties with the James family, had been outdone by the very person they had cast aside. If they learned about this, they would surely wallow in regret.

While she was lost in thought, a car pulled up in front of them. The doors burst open, and Fei Chuan immediately jumped out.

"Bei Sangyun!"

"Fei Chuan—" Bei Sangyun’s words were cut off as he enveloped her in a tight hug.

Fei Chuan held her closely, whispering, "...Thirty minutes have already passed..." His hands trembled, and his voice was hoarse from his fever, but he still came to fetch her.

Bei Sangyun’s heart warmed. Having someone worry about her and hold her tight after everything she faced made all the risks worthwhile.

She smiled and gently patted his back. "...I’m sorry I’m late."

No matter what connections Fei Chuan had with the James family, she would ensure they wouldn’t cause him any harm. As long as she was here, she would protect him, just as he always protected her.