<h4>Chapter 1691: Chapter 1684: Times Have Changed</h4>


    "Dad, please sit down first and have a cup of tea. Here’s the situation..."


    Liu Jingshan looked at Liu Yaoyang, immediately stood up from his chair, poured a cup of tea from the nearby teapot, ced it beside Liu Yaoyang, and without any hesitation, directly told him about the call he got from Sun Yaoyang asking him to speak on his behalf. He also didn’t hide the fact that the attack on Avril was orchestrated by Sun Yaoyang, revealing everything down to thest detail.


    After hearing Liu Jingshan’s words, Liu Yaoyang’s brows immediately furrowed, and it took him quite a while before he spoke: "So, you’re saying that the attack on Avril was really orchestrated by the Sun Family?"


    Hearing Liu Yaoyang’s words, Liu Jingshan nodded and said, "That’s right. Sun Yaoyang told me that his son was killed by Lu Tianxing right in front of him. Given his personality, he definitely wouldn’t let it slide. If he truly wants to avenge his son, attacking Avril and framing Lu Tianxing is the simplest, most straightforward method. Besides, Sun Yaoyang wouldn’t joke about his family’s major affairs with me."


    At this point, Liu Jingshan slowly exhaled and said, "Dad, what do you think I should do next? Pretend none of this happened, or should I help Sun Yaoyang and speak with Lu Tianxing?"


    Liu Yaoyang didn’t immediately respond after hearing Liu Jingshan, instead bowing his head in thought.


    The entire room suddenly fell into an extreme silence, and the atmosphere became somewhat oppressive.


    It took quite a while before Liu Yaoyang slowly picked up the tea beside him, took a gentle sip, and then spoke: "For this matter, I suggest you choose thetter, find Lu Tianxing, and speak on behalf of the Sun Family."


    "Speak on behalf of the Sun Family? Dad, wouldn’t that make Lu Tianxing think that we have a connection with the Sun Family?" Liu Jingshan said hesitantly. In his heart, he leaned more towards the first option, pretending nothing happened.


    "Lu Tianxing is sure to know about this. Moreover, it’s easy to investigate the connection between the Sun Family and us. Instead of hiding it and letting people suspect, it’s better to be open about it," Liu Yaoyang said slowly. "More importantly, we are just acting as intermediaries this time, not flipping out on Lu Tianxing. Whether we seed or not has nothing to do with us; we’re merely conveying the Sun Family’s message. We can also use this matter to express the Liu Family’s stance, that we will never oppose him, Lu Tianxing. After all, we, the Liu Family, can’t endure much turmoil."


    At this point, Liu Yaoyang couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, "How things change in three days."


    When Lu Tianxing first came to Beijing, he was just arge ant, and for the Liu Family, crushing him was no challenge. But when Lu Tianxing entered Beijing a second time, that little ant had entirely grown into a giant, one that even the Liu Family dared not provoke lightly. Such a change made even Liu Yaoyang, seasoned in dealing with storms, feel a bit sentimental: Thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west bank, never underestimate the youth.


    The only thing Liu Yaoyang feltforted by was that, although the Liu Family had some conflicts with Lu Tianxing, these were minor and could easily be resolved. If it turned into a life-and-death feud like the one with the Yang Family, the Liu Family might end up like the Wang Family, just a part of history.


    Hearing his father’s words, Liu Jingshan paused for a moment, nodded, and said, "Father, I know what to do. It just so happens that it’s almost dinner time now. I’ll call Lu Tianxingter and invite him for a meal to discuss this matter."


    "Alright."


    Liu Yaoyang nodded solemnly and said, "Jingshan, you must remember, this time, the Liu Family is only acting as intermediaries, not threatening Lu Tianxing. You just need to speak out about the Sun Family’s matter, that’s it. There’s no need to say much for the Sun Family; after all, this matter has nothing to do with us. You only need to express that the Liu Family is not involved. Also, no matter how harsh Lu Tianxing’s words are, you must bear it and can’t confront him because today is different from the past. We, the Liu Family, can’t afford to offend Lu Tianxing now."


    "Dad, I know what to do."


    Liu Jingshan nodded.


    Liu Yaoyang sighed slightly and said, "By the way, how has Feng’er been recovering recently?"


    Although he didn’t know why Liu Yaoyang asked him this, Liu Jingshan quickly responded, "He can already get out of bed and walk. In a while, he should recover fully."


    "Almost fully recovered, time flies."


    Liu Yaoyang sighed and said, "Jingshan, once Feng’er recovers, find a time to send him abroad for study. For the next few years, let him stay abroad honestly for me."


    "Dad, this..."


    Upon hearing Liu Yaoyang’s words, Liu Jingshan’s body trembled violently. He instinctively wanted to say something but in the end, didn’t say a word and instead let out a deep sigh. Sending Liu Feng abroad might be the best choice, but having his limbs broken is not something easy to swallow. Once Liu Feng’s injuries heal, if he seeks revenge on Lu Tianxing under someone’s instigation, given Lu Tianxing’s current power, Liu Feng would certainly die, and even the Liu Family might suffer.


    Sending Liu Feng to study abroad for a few years is just a pleasant way of putting it. Unless Lu Tianxing’s power wanes and the Lu Family falls, Liu Feng may never have the chance to return to his homnd, spending his entire life abroad.


    Seeing Liu Jingshan’s somewhat lost and dispirited appearance, Liu Yaoyang sighed deeply but said nothing more. In a position of authority, you sometimes have no choice. Liu Jingshan, being the Head of the Liu Family, must consider the family’s future rather than his personal desires.


    Lu Tianxing was entirely unaware of the conversation between the Liu Family father and son. At this moment, he was sitting on the sofa, exasperatedly looking at Avril, who was wrapped up tightly, almost as if she had a ck cloth over her head and gloves on her hands.


    "I mean, Avril, do you really need to go this far? We’ve already done everything possible and impossible; there’s no part of your body I haven’t seen. Do you really need to wrap yourself up so tightly? Aren’t you hot?" Lu Tianxing asked indifferently, looking at Avril.


    Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, a blush immediately crept up Avril’s face, and she said through gritted teeth, "Judge, you’re just a scumbag and a bastard."


    "Thanks for thepliment."


    Lu Tianxing didn’t mind Avril’s words at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "Since you call me a scumbag, then today I’ll act just as you said, ying the scumbag once more, and taste the Holy Daughter once again, aiming for you to give birth to a little Pope for me next year."


    With that, Lu Tianxing stood up from the sofa without any hesitation and walked step by step towards Avril.


    "Judge, what do you think you’re doing? I’m telling you, I will scream," Avril said, seeing Lu Tianxing approaching her. A look of panic shed across her delicate face as she instinctively stepped back a few paces, a hint of fear in her eyes. She still felt weak all over, a sense of helplessness, and found herself gradually unable to resist Lu Tianxing’s intimate advances. If this continued, Avril truly feared she would fall deeper and unable to escape.