Chapter 270: Chapter 269: Restoring the Honor of Fallen Heroes

“No, please don’t, great uncle, I was wrong, I was wrong, isn’t that enough?”

“I will kowtow and apologize to them, just don’t expel me from the Ye family!”

Rumble.

Rumble rumble!

As Ye Yunjing gave the order.

Two trusted aides outside immediately strode in, gritting their teeth so hard they made clacking sounds.

They also served in the Hulin Guard, and after hearing the whole story, naturally harbored deep hatred towards Ye Jizong.

Without hesitation, they mercilessly dragged the crying Ye Jizong out of the room!

“Ah… it hurts, I’m in so much pain, ah, ah…!!”

The hard, heavy combat boots rained down on him like a storm.

Ye Jizong was kicked until he was rolling all over the ground, crying with tears and snot all over his face.

At this moment, he was filled with regret, wishing he could slap himself across the face.

Who would have thought that what seemed like a normal act of bullying would result in such a catastrophe!

The prestigious identity of a Ye family member was gone; how could he flaunt under the Ye family banner in the future?

Money, power, status… all gone, completely gone!

“Elder sister-in-law, and all of you, I, Ye Yunjing, have let you down, I failed to discipline him, such misfortune for our family!”

Plop!

At this moment, in the brightly lit living room.

Ye Yunjing opened his tear-filled eyes and knelt down straight in front of Feng Cui and the others.

The sound of slaps echoed in the room.

Yet he ignored their attempts to stop him and kept slapping his own face harshly.

“Alright, Old Ye, stand up first, it’s not entirely your fault.”

Seeing this, Lin Fan nodded secretly, reluctantly accepting Ye Yunjing’s apology.

He helped the old man to his feet, his eyes shifting slightly.

“Now that you’re here, show some real sincerity.”

“Of course, of course, I will immediately arrange for elder sister-in-law to stay in a hospital, also send someone to renovate the house, and provide a sum for living expenses, enough for the three of them to live in comfort!”

Ye Yunjing nodded heavily, his face full of shame, promising.

“What they need most is not only money but also the recognition of Liu Zhiyong’s martyr status!”

Lin Fan silently frowned, coldly staring at Ye Yunjing.

This old guy managed the logistics for an army of 300,000 troops back in the day.

Seemingly honest, but actually very shrewd and slick.

Who would believe he doesn’t understand the biggest issue with the Liu family!

“I know what you’re worried about, rest assured, Shen Changlong is no longer in power.”

“I just need you to approach the high-level officials in the Imperial Capital and clearly state what happened to Wang Meng and the others back then.”

Seeing Ye Yunjing hang his head silently, Lin Fan’s frown deepened.

“Vice Commander Ye, you were part of the Hulin Guard back then, you must know Ying Rufeng was shielded by that old bastard Shen Changlong!”

Wang Meng stepped forward with reddened eyes, clasping his hands in a plea.

“Even if it’s not to clear my name, Wang Meng, it should be to honor martyrs like Liu Zhiyong!”

“Commander Ye, my Zhong Yong would never desert, nor would he ever retreat in the face of battle, please help them, let them rest in peace!”

Plop, plop!

Upon hearing this, Feng Cui began to cry as well.

Holding the deaf-mute youth, she knelt down again, pleading loudly.

Even the elderly woman lying in bed looked over expectantly, her lips trembling uncontrollably.

“…Alright, since the Young Marshal has spoken today, I, Ye Yunjing, will go all out!”

Silence, prolonged silence.

Finally, Ye Yunjing’s jaw tightened fiercely, then he nodded heavily in agreement.

“I actually have some evidence that can prove Wang Meng and the others were forced to disobey Ying Rufeng’s military orders back then!”

He solemnly clasped his hands, speaking gravely to Lin Fan and the others.

“Then I’ll head back immediately, sort the materials overnight, and submit them to the high-level officials in the Imperial Capital first thing tomorrow morning.”

“That you can do so shows I didn’t misjudge you, otherwise, I wouldn’t have called you over to deal with that guy outside.”

Lin Fan relaxed his frown, nodding with considerable satisfaction.

Calling him here was a way of saving some face for Ye Yunjing.

If this matter got out, the entire Ye family would certainly be implicated!

Let alone, if Ye Yunjing dared to shield Ye Jizong?

Lin Fan would never agree, he would definitely go and settle it himself!

“Thank you, Young Marshal, for understanding. Alas, such a misfortune for the family, such a misfortune…”

Ye Yunjing shivered all over, again shaking his head in shame, then clasped his hands and took his leave.

“Remember to have someone come over, clean up those guys outside.”

Lin Fan softly reminded them, then withdrew his gaze from the door and turned to look at Feng Cui and her family of three.

“Sister-in-law, my name is Lin Fan. You may not know me … but I also bear some responsibility for Brother Liu and the others’ needless sacrifice.”

His throat felt a bit tight, and his eyes dimmed slightly.

“Young man, don’t say that. If it weren’t for you and Mengzi coming tonight, our family might have been done for.”

Feng Cui wiped away her tears and smiled a bit happily.

“Sister-in-law, thank you for still considering Brother Liu, clearing their names, and restoring their status as heroes.”

As she finished speaking, the elderly woman on the bed also nodded with a choked voice, her eyes filled with immense gratitude.

The deaf-mute boy made a few sounds and started using sign language with Lin Fan.

“Cough cough, sister-in-law, he’s not just any young man. In terms of position, he’s actually my and Zhiyong’s superior.”

Wang Meng coughed twice to remind her.

What, what?

Lin Fan is actually Liu Zhiyong and the others’ superior?

No wonder at such a young age, he could call over Ye Yunjing, who holds a high position, with just a phone call!

For a moment, the elderly woman on the bed was stunned.

Feng Cui was both anxious and embarrassed, almost in tears.

“At home, there’s no superior—everyone is a comrade… I’m young, so calling him Brother Liu is only right.”

Lin Fan waved his hand, approaching the deaf-mute boy and gently touching his ear.

“Sister-in-law, I forgot to mention, not only is the boss skilled in martial arts, but his medical skills are also incredibly impressive!”

“Who knows, he might even be able to cure Yue Guang’s illness!”

Seeing this, Wang Meng’s eyes lit up, and he quickly smiled at Feng Cui and her family.

“Ah… is it possible?”

Feng Cui was again stunned and couldn’t help but shed tears of joy once more.

The elderly woman on the bed was also intently watching Lin Fan.

Neither dared to breathe too loudly, fearing to disturb him.

“Hmm, it’s not too serious. Don’t move around, and Uncle will treat you a bit.”

Under the expectant and tense gazes of all those eyes.

Lin Fan smiled and communicated in sign language with the somewhat baffled deaf-mute boy, Liu Yueguang.

Earlier, he had used invisible Qi Force through his fingertip to roughly check the condition inside his ear.

Luckily, it wasn’t due to genetic mutation causing congenital deafness but rather due to damage to the auditory nerve.

It just needs a bit of adjustment and a minor surgery on the relevant organ areas.

With a cochlear implant, it can help gradually restore his hearing.

“Ah ah…!”

Seeing Lin Fan finish his sign language and pull out two long silver needles.

Liu Yueguang nodded vigorously, his waxy-pale face flushed with excitement.

Since his father’s passing, the family’s financial situation had become more strained.

He hadn’t continued at the school for the deaf and mute but stubbornly insisted on returning home to help his mother earn money by setting up a stall every day.

Now having someone who knows sign language and can communicate with him barrier-free made Liu Yueguang extremely happy.

One second, two seconds, three seconds… unbeknownst to them, Lin Fan had been needling for several minutes now.

Finally, amidst Feng Cui and her family’s anxious waiting.

Lin Fan’s expression eased as he carefully withdrew the two silver needles from behind Liu Yueguang’s ear.

“Yue Guang, how do you feel now?”

Receiving Lin Fan’s nod, Feng Cui, both surprised and delighted, quickly pulled on Liu Yueguang, using simple sign language.

Unexpectedly, Liu Yueguang nodded and frantically pointed at his ears.

Clearly indicating he could vaguely hear external sounds now!

“Take the child to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow, have a minor surgery, and get a cochlear implant. It shouldn’t be a big problem.”

Lin Fan calmly explained, patting Liu Yueguang’s head.

“Thank you, thank you, Lin Fan! You are a great benefactor to our family!”

Feng Cui was extremely emotional, unable to resist pulling Liu Yueguang along to kneel in gratitude.

Even the elderly woman on the bed staggered to get up, seemingly wanting to thank Lin Fan.

“It’s nothing; it’s all that I should do. You don’t need to worry about money, I’ll have Wang Meng bring it over.”

Lin Fan stopped the mother and son, shaking his head.

Beside him, Wang Meng was also too excited, turning his back to wipe his eyes.

If Liu Yueguang can be like a normal child, then he can say he has lived up to Liu Zhiyong’s spirit in the heavens.

“We, we don’t even know what to say. Zhiyong is lucky to have such good brothers like you!”

Feng Cui hugged Liu Yueguang tightly, unable to stop crying aloud, venting the grievances and pain she had suffered over the years.

“Sister-in-law, I hope you bring the child and come with us, to settle the accounts from back then.”

Just then.

Lin Fan looked up at the night outside the door, silently puffing out his cheeks.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you to the Shen family to demand compensation! They must give you fallen heroes’ families the proper compensation!”

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