Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 579 Crisis 1(2)_1

This was his fiancée. Zhuge Shen had approached her first, and then Gui Mo. He certainly didn’t want anyone else taking advantage of her now.

"Brother Zifeng, I’m alright. My health has recovered. I’m sorry for worrying you all this time." Shangguan You smiled faintly as she spoke, inhaling Yu Zifeng’s distinct masculine scent and thanking those who had cared for and worried about her.

"You, it’s good that you understand," Yu Zifeng said, his voice tinged with a domineering air. "From now on, no matter what you do, you are not to do it alone. Understand?"

"Young Master Yu, don’t worry. Such things will never happen again. I will take good care of You," Shangguan Qing said, stepping forward. He gently pulled Shangguan You from Yu Zifeng’s embrace. She was his sister, and he didn’t want these men taking advantage of her either.

"You, you really made us anxious!" Zhang Yuchen and Gui Jun also stepped forward, wanting to hug Shangguan You. However, Shangguan Qing firmly occupied the spot beside her, and Yu Zifeng also stood close, effectively blocking their attempts. The two could only speak with Shangguan You, somewhat disappointed.

"You, you really frightened us this time." Bai Muxue, dressed in flowing white robes with a smile on his lips, nodded at Shangguan You. Seeing her rosy complexion, a hint of amusement touched his features. Just last night, he and Zhuge Feng had seen her lying lifelessly on the bed. In a single night, she had awakened, and an inexplicable change had come over her.

Bai Muxue immediately sensed this unfathomable quality about her. The pure aura she emanated, along with her smiling demeanor, slowly stirred his usually calm thoughts.

"I’m sorry to have worried you. I’m very grateful to all of you, and I also thank everyone who has been concerned about me this past month. Thank you." Shangguan You nodded to each person in turn. Looking at so many men, she had no intention of hugging every single one. She had hugged Zhuge Feng only because she had been so excited to see him. As for hugging everyone else—she was unwilling. She would rather be lying in bed.

"You has received all your kind thoughts. She has just recovered from a serious illness, so please, everyone sit," Shangguan Qing interjected smoothly, providing an excuse for Shangguan You that no one could refuse.

Han Yachu and Lan Xuan felt a pang of disappointment. However, seeing Shangguan You looking healthy again, an inexplicable sense of relief washed over them. It seemed they would have to try harder if they wanted to fit into Shangguan You’s social circle.

This was the liveliest day the Shangguan Family had experienced in a long time. After seeing off the last of the well-wishers, Shangguan You was so exhausted she collapsed onto the sofa. Damn, this is tiring! she thought. It’s even more exhausting than being sick! But despite her weariness, she felt happy.

Downstairs, Shangguan Zhi frowned as he looked at the four members of the Luo family—father and sons—who sat as still as statues. His expression soured, and Shangguan Yu and Shangguan Hao looked equally displeased.

Everyone else had left. Now, only these four "great personages" remained, and it seemed impossible to get them to leave.

"Elder Luo, You has just recovered from a severe illness. She is not fit to go to such a place. Besides, the matters there have nothing to do with her; she’s just a student," Shangguan Zhi stated coldly, his tone one of outright rejection from the start.

"Elder Zhi, shouldn’t the capable contribute more?" Luo Xiao said with a jovial laugh. "Besides, I’m asking for You’s help specifically because only she can assist me. I guarantee this is something within her abilities." He was determined not to leave today until he achieved his goal. He’d been barred from the Shangguan family’s door for a month; now that he was finally inside, he wouldn’t depart without succeeding.

"Elder Zhi, please, just help us out. If you’d just let You take a look, that would be enough. We truly have no other options, which is why we’ve come to seek her aid. Considering our relationship, surely you wouldn’t refuse such a small favor?" Luo Jing pleaded. Seeing his own father humble himself, he felt he had no choice but to beg Shangguan Zhi.

"Shangguan Hao, Shangguan Yu, given our relationship, can’t you help us with even this small request?" Luo Jing said, looking at the two stern-faced brothers and feeling he had no choice but to appeal to their shared history. When he couldn’t get through to Shangguan Zhi, he turned his attention to Shangguan Yu and Shangguan Hao.

"Yes, Uncles Shangguan, please help us," Luo Wu and Luo Tong chimed in. If they had any other recourse, they naturally wouldn’t have come here repeatedly.

"Hmph!" Shangguan Zhi snorted heavily, inwardly fuming. Last time, You insisted on going with the Luo father and sons. And what was the result? Halfway there, she inexplicably started coughing up blood and then fell into a coma for a full month and three days! If he agreed to let You go with them again, who knew how long she might remain unconscious this time?

"Elder Zhi, we know what you’re worried about," Luo Jing quickly assured him. "But we can guarantee that this time, not a single hair on You’s head will be harmed." The Security Department’s problem, while technically classified, was hardly a secret among the top brass.

"Hmph! Last time, You coughed up blood twice and then was in a coma for a month! That’s not a matter of ’not harming a hair’; it’s a matter of gravely injuring her body and spirit! It’s not that I’m being unreasonable. It’s just that with these things, You is willing but unable. Even if she wanted to help, she couldn’t do much. Why do you insist on forcing the issue?" Shangguan Zhi remained firm. No meant no.

"Luo Jing, considering the relationship between our two families, simply letting You accompany you on this trip wouldn’t normally be a major issue. As her guardians, we would naturally want to see her help you resolve your difficulties," Shangguan Yu began, his tone formal. His words initially kindled hope in the Luo father and sons. "However..." Shangguan Yu paused deliberately after this word. The expressions of the Luo family members instantly darkened. They had thought Shangguan Yu would be amenable, but it seemed this ’kid’ was the hardest to deal with after all.

"This is, after all, a matter for your Security Department. You shouldn’t drag this young girl into it. Your department’s crisis must be resolved by your own people. You cannot rely on a seventeen-year-old, especially since she isn’t even eighteen yet."

"That’s right," Shangguan Hao chimed in. "If you truly need You’s assistance, then wait until after her eighteenth birthday. Wait until she’s an adult before asking for her help." As her father, he also disagreed. Flat out.