"Are you crazy? Doing this will only alert the real mastermind, making them more vigilant."
"You don't need to worry, I know who the real mastermind is. I told you I have a plan, and I'll arrange everything."
Tang Jin knew the plan was immature, but since Fu Yan Ting was adamant about doing it for Yan Xi, Tang Jin couldn't do anything about it.
After the charity gala, Yan Xi returned to the He family with He Yun, only to find that Old Master He had already retired to his room.
He Yun sensed something was amiss. He looked at the butler and asked, "What's wrong? Grandpa never sleeps this early. Is he feeling unwell today?"
"I'm not sure about the specifics, but that's what the old gentleman instructed me. He said he wasn't feeling well and asked that we not disturb him. He also said not to call him for dinner tonight."
Although the butler felt something was wrong, he had worked for the He family for many years and was loyal to Old Master He. To him, Old Master He's words were like imperial decrees, and he would not disobey them.
Upon hearing this, He Yun walked towards Old Master He's room. The butler stopped him. "Young Master, the old gentleman has ordered that no one is to disturb his rest."
"I know, but I'm still worried about my grandfather. I'll just take a look from the doorway. As long as Grandpa is alright, I'll leave immediately and won't disturb his rest."
Despite what He Yun said, the butler still did not agree to let He Yun see Old Master He.
The next day!
Old Master He did not call for the butler, nor did he come out to dine with everyone. This made He Yun even more suspicious.
He Yun and Yan Xi exchanged glances.
This time, they both disregarded the butler's objections and went to Old Master He's room to check on him.
However, when they entered, they found Old Master He still fast asleep.
This made He Yun even more suspicious.
Old Master He detested sleeping in. He would always wake up early to enjoy tea and watch his birds. How could he be sleeping so soundly now?
With a multitude of doubts, He Yun stepped forward and softly called out, "Grandpa, it's time for breakfast."
But his words were met with silence.
Old Master He showed no signs of waking up.
He Yun sensed something was wrong and placed his hand near Old Master He's nose.
Old Master He had long stopped breathing.
He Yun withdrew his hand and quickly asked the butler to call 120.
Soon, Old Master He was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
For the wealthy, emergency treatment was often just a formality.
Old Master He was already dead; how could any medical technique bring him back to life?
After half an hour of resuscitation, Old Master He was pronounced dead.
In fact, Old Master He had already passed away before being taken to the hospital. Therefore, when the doctor informed He Yun of Old Master He's death after the failed resuscitation, He Yun remained relatively calm.
The butler knelt outside the emergency room, wailing.
If only he hadn't stopped He Yun last night and had let him see Old Master He.
The butler was filled with regret.
But there was no way to turn back time in this world.
His stubbornness had prevented Old Master He from receiving timely medical attention, leading to his death.
The He family held a funeral. On the day of the funeral, Xia Shi Xue and He Rou returned to the He family.
Upon seeing Yan Xi, Xia Shi Xue sarcastically remarked, "This is all your fault. You jinx, if it weren't for you, my maternal grandfather wouldn't have died. Why don't you die too? It's because you came back that you brought death to my maternal grandfather."
Although He Rou remained silent, her eyes held hostility towards Yan Xi.
Yan Xi knew that Old Master He's death was just an excuse for them to make a fuss.
Her mother and daughter had always blamed Yan Xi for the previous incident, believing it was her fault.
This was a funeral, and Yan Xi could feel their anger, but she didn't want to cause further trouble or have a conflict with them at the funeral.
Yan Xi sighed helplessly.
However, the mother and daughter had no intention of letting Yan Xi off the hook.
He Yun also noticed their anger. He walked over to Yan Xi and whispered within their hearing range, "You don't need to be nervous or worried. This is the He family. I'll protect you from now on, and no one will dare to lay a hand on you."
Yan Xi gave He Yun a grateful smile.
Yan Xi understood the underlying meaning of He Yun's words very clearly.
However, she didn't want to implicate He Yun.
Inside a villa in City B.
Tang Jin looked at Fu Yan Ting and said, "What do we do? Old Master He suddenly died of a heart attack. Now, the He family is holding his funeral. I have to tell Han Ming Xuan that the matter of Old Master He being the leader of the mysterious organization has to be put on hold. You need to reconsider your plan."
"Do you really think Old Master He died of a heart attack?"
Fu Yan Ting glanced at Tang Jin. Tang Jin was excellent in every way, except he was too naive; he believed whatever people told him.
Tang Jin seemed surprised that Fu Yan Ting would say that. Hearing Fu Yan Ting's words, he asked, "Yan Ting, what do you mean by that?"
"From what I know, Old Master He had no history of heart disease. He'd been maintaining his health with medication all these years. Although he was old, his body was in good condition. Now, at this critical juncture, his death, don't you find it suspicious?"
Initially, Tang Jin also believed that Old Master He had died of a heart attack and had inwardly lamented the impermanence of life.
But when he heard Fu Yan Ting's words and learned that Old Master He had not died of a heart attack, Tang Jin felt a chill down his spine.
If even someone as influential as Old Master He could be poisoned, what else were they capable of?
Tang Jin suddenly felt a sense of dread.
"Don't worry, there are no secrets that can't be revealed. This matter will come to light sooner or later."
Fu Yan Ting said indifferently.
Despite his words, Tang Jin still found it unbelievable.
Seeing Fu Yan Ting remain silent, Tang Jin couldn't help but ask, "Yan Ting, are you still comfortable letting Yan Xi live in the He family? Since you know Old Master He's death was not accidental, why do you still let Yan Xi live there?"
"Don't worry, He Yun will protect Yan Xi and ensure she's not in any danger."
Fu Yan Ting said indifferently.
In reality, Fu Yan Ting knew very well that even if he knew Yan Xi was in danger, he couldn't go to her. If he appeared, his survival would become known, which would not only fail to save Yan Xi but would also bring unnecessary trouble to her.