Yan Aohan tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, having made his decision. "Since he wants to die, let him die."
She had learned her lesson last time. Someone like Chong Lou must be crushed into the mud completely. No chance for survival could be left, lest she rise again.
With his mind made up, Yan Aohan began his arrangements. However, he felt it necessary to inform Zhu Yanyi, and mention it to Zhu Shun Yao as well.
Upon hearing the news, Zhu Shun Yao’s fingers turned white with anger. "That bastard! Little Yan, let me beat him up first after you catch him."
Zhu Shun Yao’s love for his children was unquestionable. Thus, he remained furious at Chong Lou’s actions.
Yan Aohan nodded. "Father, I originally didn’t plan to tell you. But Chong Lou is cunning. If he finds Ani’s protection impenetrable, he might shift his target to you or Mother. Although I have placed many hidden guards around you, and your safety is not a concern, I think it is better to let you know."
Zhu Shun Yao nodded again. "You were right not to hide this from me. Knowing he is in the capital, your mother and I will be more careful."
Zhu Yanyi spoke from the side. "Father, ignore Chong Lou. It is good that her attention is on me now. My routine is regular—either at the hospital or home. She can only try to attack me on the road. She cannot enter the hospital, nor break into our home. Aohan picks me up and drops me off. Even if Aohan is absent, Brother Luo and others handle it. It is truly difficult for her to deal with me. I am actually curious to see what her first plan as Chong Lou looks like."
Zhu Shun Yao glanced at Zhu Yanyi, then addressed Taishu Yuanxiang. "Although Chong Lou targets Ani, you and An Nian must also be careful. She watched An Nian, Ani, and Dou Miao grow up. Dou Miao is in the barracks, so she is safe. But you two might become new targets, so stay vigilant."
Zhu Shun Yao could never have imagined his words would come true. Later, for certain reasons, Chong Lou would indeed shift his target to Taishu Yuanxiang.
"Rest assured, Father. I have noted it," Taishu Yuanxiang nodded with a smile.
Taishu Yuanxiang rarely fought, but that did not mean he lacked ability. Since Chong Lou liked opposing them so much, he considered giving him a lesson.
However, before Taishu Yuanxiang could act, Chong Lou had already set his sights on him.
Originally, Chong Lou’s target was still Zhu Yanyi. But the Godfather learned of this situation and called directly, ordering her to shift her target to Taishu Yuanxiang.
Chong Lou did not know why the Godfather wanted to change targets, but he dared not disobey. Everything he had now came from the Godfather. Whatever the Godfather said was law. Thus, he reluctantly shifted his target.
Because of Zhu Shun Yao’s casual warning, Taishu Yuanxiang was extremely cautious in his movements. When Chong Lou sent people to tail him, Taishu Yuanxiang discovered them quickly.
"Seventh Master, that car seems to be following us," Liu Yi, one of Taishu Yuanxiang’s trusted aides, said seriously.
Taishu Yuanxiang saw it in the rearview mirror too. He smiled faintly. "Let the brothers loosen their muscles. Take the people away. This must be a gift from Chong Lou."
"Yes." Liu Yi began making phone calls to notify others.
Taishu Yuanxiang was not afraid. He only cared about Zhu Yanli. "An Nian, are you worried?"
Zhu Yanli patted the little monkey in her arms, her face gentle. "What is there to worry about? You are outside protecting us." Zhu Yanli was very clear-headed about everything.
"That is right. I am here. You and the little monkey need not worry," Taishu Yuanxiang smiled.
While comforting his wife, a hint of contemplation lingered in Taishu Yuanxiang’s eyes. This Chong Lou truly needed to be dealt with properly.
News of Taishu Yuanxiang being tailed reached Zhu Shun Yao. Still uneasy, he and Xie Xinlian came to visit Taishu Yuanxiang and her family. Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi accompanied them.
Seeing Zhu Shun Yao and Xie Xinlian arrive, followed by Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi, Taishu Yuanxiang felt relieved. She had genuinely worried that if Zhu Shun Yao and his wife came alone, it would give Chong Lou an opportunity to strike.
"What is going on with Chong Lou? Didn’t she say she would target me? Why is she targeting my brother-in-law now?" Zhu Yanyi frowned slightly. Chong Lou did not seem like someone who changed her mind easily. Although she had some intelligence, she was not that cunning. To put it plainly, this was a lingering effect from her time in the barracks.
Yan Aohan smiled faintly. "I asked Silver Fox. Chong Lou changed his mind because the Godfather ordered it. The Godfather demanded the target be changed to Taishu Yuanxiang."
Anger flashed in Zhu Yanyi’s eyes. "The Godfather. Does she think our family members are cotton, for her to decide our life and death at will?"
"I do not know his thoughts, but this was indeed the Godfather’s doing. Chong Lou was unhappy about it, but he ultimately obeyed the Godfather, thus changing the target to my brother-in-law," Yan Aohan stated directly.
Zhu Yanyi pondered for a moment. "Aohan, I want you to teach the Godfather a lesson. Is that okay?"
"Of course. To what extent?" Yan Aohan never refused his wife’s requests. Besides, the Godfather was at fault, so giving him a warning lesson was appropriate.
"At least unable to get out of bed for a month," Zhu Yanyi said with a faint smile, though her eyes held no warmth. "I have no time to mess with her recently. Once I finish handling my grandfather’s affairs and the Zhu family matters, I will settle the score with her. Originally, I considered past favors. Now I realize those favors vanished the moment Grandpa Zhi died. I just refused to accept it."
"Have you moved on now?" Yan Aohan asked, looking at Zhu Yanyi.
"Yes," Zhu Yanyi nodded. "I feel that dead is dead. Resurrection is impossible. I do not have much time to dwell on personal grudges. Now, I should spend more time on my medical skills. Since I have chosen the path of a healer, I must walk it well. I have no interest in stumbling blocks; I simply step around them. If I dislike something, I kick it away. If it is still displeasing, I crush it to pieces."
Zhu Yanyi looked serious. She had actually understood this long ago, when she became the Saintly Hand Demon Doctor. However, in this peaceful environment, she had quietly hidden her fangs. But this Godfather clearly forced her to reveal them again.