Chapter 259: Chapter 258: Why Not Crush You Now Instead of Saving You for the New Year?

“Uncle Yu, you’re here too? Jeez… Uncle Wang, you came as well?”

Nie Feng looked surprised as he greeted a group of familiar military officials, then walked over to Lin Fan.

“Lin Fan, I didn’t expect we’d meet again. You really know how to hide yourself; I didn’t recognize you back then.”

Nie Feng laughed and punched Lin Fan lightly, with a flash of intrigue in his eyes.

This guy’s background is astonishing; how did I misjudge him back then?

But we seem to be fated, and I even benefited from his success, earning a great honor!

Sent specially by my uncle, Nie Yunxiao, to announce the good news to Lin Fan in person.

He meant to form a closer bond between us two.

“You came looking for me, is there something up?”

Facing the incredibly enthusiastic gaze.

Lin Fan silently frowned, calmly responding.

He and Nie Feng had only met once; they weren’t what you’d call friends.

His enthusiasm felt a bit off.

“Good news, incredible news!”

“Didn’t you ask Uncle Yu and the others to appeal to the high-ups for a burial site for your mother at the Imperial Mausoleum? Well, it’s been approved!”

Nie Feng’s smile froze momentarily, then he looked even happier, turning to loudly announce to everyone.

The words fell and the room went completely silent.

Then came an uproar of excitement and disbelief!

Are you kidding? The high-ups actually agreed? Unprecedented!

And the response was so fast, it was mind-boggling!

“No way, we old folks carry that much weight with the high-ups?”

Mr. Xia Sr., Tie Hao, and others exchanged glances, surprised.

Xia Bingbing and Yuan Youwei, among other girls, laughed with genuine happiness for Lin Fan.

Uncle Yu muttered with a hint of delight, laughing with the other old fellows until their mouths could split to their ears.

Even the young ones like Yang Tianba were flushed with excitement.

Intentionally straightening their backs in front of Wang Yang and the others!

Getting the high-ups to agree to break the norm was impressive.

There’s no doubt Lin Fan and his mother Lin Suxin would be sensational in the capital, and everyone involved would surely bask in the glory!

“Nie Feng, are you sure? Can your uncle Nie Yunxiao really be that agreeable?”

Wang and a group of military bigwigs were bewildered.

Coming to their senses, they exchanged tight glances.

If Uncle Yu and the others pulled this off, their value in Lin Fan’s eyes would significantly drop.

In an anxious move, they crowded around Nie Feng, demanding answers.

“Ahem, the high-ups approved it swiftly, though the process isn’t complete, it’s practically set in stone.”

Nie Feng chuckled, patiently explaining.

“Moreover, the burial site isn’t using Ying Bufan’s old grave; a new one has been marked beside it, ready for burial anytime.”

What, even the burial site is new?

This is insane, akin to receiving divine grace!

Upon hearing, Wang and the others were even more shocked, expressions as if they’d seen a ghost.

Even Uncle Yu and the others were startled, hearts trembling intensely.

No matter how highly they think of themselves.

They didn’t have such influence to make the high-ups give way like this!

Something’s off, very off.

Surely there’s more intrigue behind this remarkable success!

“Since they’re allowing my mother to be buried in the Imperial Mausoleum, what about the ceremony’s standards?”

At this moment.

Lin Fan’s eyes flickered, frowning and asking in a deep voice.

He didn’t want his mother to be reburied quietly.

If it’s happening, it must be grand and shake the entire Imperial Capital!

“The standards will naturally be handled according to national burial protocol, with military honors paving the way, cannon fire, ceremonial music!”

Nie Feng’s expression solidified, speaking meticulously.

Then he leaned closer to Lin Fan, smiling warmly.

“Of course, the high-ups also hope you’ll persuade Yuan Ruohai not to escalate things, to avoid affecting Xia Country’s collaboration with Sha Country…”

“So, this is one of the conditions they set?”

Lin Fan paused, then immediately understood, nodding.

“Alright, I can ensure Yuan Ruohai doesn’t pursue it further, but those who deserve punishment must receive it!”

“Of course, the incident was extremely negative, even forcing the old king of Sha Country to protest directly to the emperor, demanding severe punishment for the real culprit!”

Bringing this up, Nie Feng’s face darkened, eyes full of resentment.

Originally with Yuan Ruohai’s help, the countries’ major collaborative project was set on track again.

And progressing rapidly, rather smoothly.

Who would’ve thought, just about to sign in the capital.

Some witless fools barged in intending to wipe out the Hai City Yuan family?

For god’s sake, what’s the difference from treason?

If Sha Country becomes displeased and cancels the collaboration, it won’t just hurt Xia Country gravely.

Even Nie Feng and those busy on the projects for months.

They’d lose their efforts and the meritorious achievement just within reach!

“No, impossible, absolutely impossible! My father served the country with utmost loyalty and meritars but still didn’t receive such honor!”

The next moment.

Before Lin Fan could speak.

The stunned Mrs. Ying Sr. suddenly twitched fiercely, bursting with anger.

Fuming, she rushed over with her cane towards Nie Feng’s scornful smile and questioned loudly.

“Who does Lin Suxin think she is, just a wild vixen! Why should she be entitled to burial in the Imperial Mausoleum?”

“Exactly! The capital’s high-ups are so hypocritical, how could they agree so easily! We’re not having it, not at all!”

Shen Qingqiu also stepped over, face tense with loud protests.

“Not convinced? Even if you’re not convinced, you have to be because Mrs. Lin Suxin is Lin Fan’s mother! Because Lin Fan has made unimaginable contributions to the country!”

Nie Feng said carelessly and even put his arm around Lin Fan’s shoulder, like they were close brothers.

Completely ignoring Lin Fan’s slight frown as he somewhat disdainfully shrugged him off.

“Nie Feng, you should know this matter is no small thing. Are you sure you can handle the consequences of spreading false information?”

Shen Yueli snorted coldly, walking over to glare at Nie Feng, clearly unwilling to accept this reality.

There’s no way around it, this matter is too shocking, and too absurd.

No one could easily believe it!

“You’re Ying Wenyuan’s wife, Shen Yueli?”

Nie Feng glanced up and down at Shen Yueli, then smiled and waved her over.

“Come, let me explain it to you properly.”

“All right, I want to hear how you’re going to cover up this lie… Ah!!”

Smack!

Shen Yueli smiled, stepped forward as instructed, staring intently at Nie Feng with an examining gaze.

However, what responded to her.

Was the other’s unexpected large hand, a slap sending her flying!

Thud!

A piercing scream shattered the sky over the courtyard.

Following that, Shen Yueli crashed heavily into a crowd, spitting blood repeatedly, her cheek instantly swelling like a pig’s head!

“Nie Feng! Are you insane, how dare you hit my sister?”

“What are you doing, you’re supposed to be Wen Yuan’s subordinate, how dare you lay hands on your superior’s wife!!”

Shen Qingqiu and Mrs. Ying Sr. were both stunned.

Coming to their senses, they couldn’t help but look shocked and angry, pointing at Nie Feng who was laughing furiously.

“Nie Feng, do you know what the consequences of that slap are?”

Under the watchful eyes filled with shock.

Shen Yueli climbed to her feet with difficulty, asking spitefully through gritted teeth.

Today she’d taken several slaps, even losing a few front teeth, speaking with a whistle.

“You damned dog, hitting you is lenient, I wish I could kill you!”

Nie Feng’s tiger-like eyes reddened as he clenched his fists, showing an expression of extreme disgust and hatred towards Shen Yueli.

“Boss Ying and we toiled in Sha Country for over half a year, almost costing the country serious losses because of you!”

“And you, smugly watching Boss Ying take the blame, have the audacity to yak in front of me?”

“Only because Boss Ying is bewitched that he tolerates you time and again, if it were me, a woman like you would have been kicked to the curb!”

His voice of fury echoed at the scene!

Shen Qingqiu and Mrs. Ying Sr. trembled all over, no longer daring to scold further, instead their faces twitched with pent-up anger.

Those of the Ying Shen families shrank back, not daring to meet Nie Feng’s raging gaze.

Recalling Shen Yueli’s hypocritical face pretending to cut herself to atone.

They actually felt awkwardly pleased, thinking she deserved that slap!

“Go ahead, hit me if you dare! If I can make my man willingly take the blame for me, that’s my skill as Shen Yueli!”

Seething, Shen Yueli trembled all over, her face twisted with hatred.

She no longer pretended, revealing her malicious and crazed side.

“Yes, I loathe everyone who helped Lin Suxin and Lin Fan, how dare they touch my bottom line, they should just die!”

“Madwoman, truly a madwoman! Sacrificing everyone for selfish desires!”

Nie Feng was utterly enraged, blood vessels climbing up his eyes.

His temper was fiery, intolerant of deceit.

If it weren’t for Ying Wenyuan’s face, he’d have beaten that bitch to death!

“Ha, you’re just a coward without the guts to kill me, you’re such a worthless wretch!”

Shen Yueli laughed more deranged.

Seeing that, those around couldn’t help but shake their heads, also slightly annoyed.

Clearly, he’d tried his best to restrain himself.

But you had to keep provoking, relying on being Ying Wenyuan’s wife?

If he impulsively beat you to death, you’d deserve it!

“Death means nothing, Shen Yueli, aren’t you proud of your high status?”

“Then I’ll let you live in pain, watching with wide eyes as you lose everything!”

In the next moment.

Lin Fan’s face sank as he turned to Wang and others.

“I don’t want to cover for the Shen family, but I also don’t want to see so many excellent soldiers lose their futures and be unable to serve the country.”

“You must go confess immediately, tell the higher-ups everything clearly, then I’ll treat Wang Yang and the others right away!”

Wh-wh-what?

That damn thing plans to ride the wave, directly crushing the Ying Shen families!

Boom.

Boom boom!

With those words, Shen Qingqiu and Mrs. Ying Sr.’s expressions changed drastically.

Their legs turned weak, almost unable to stand steady.

The crowd of Ying Shen families shivered, faces full of panic!

“Lin Fan! How dare you! You’ll die a terrible death!!”

Shen Yueli froze, unable to laugh anymore.

She gritted her teeth, pointing at Lin Fan and cursed: “You dare to destroy our two families, your mom will rot in the eighteenth circle of hell!”

At that moment, she was panicked, thoroughly panicked.

If the Ying Shen families collapsed, everything she valued would disappear.

Even Ying Wenyuan would likely change his attitude, from affection to hatred!

“Why wouldn’t I dare?”

Facing the spiteful, hate-filled blood-red eyes.

Lin Fan smiled, the smile was extra relaxed and happy.

“If I don’t crush you now, should I save you for New Year’s?”

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