Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

As the years go by and new faces appear more frequently on Divine Concealment Island, Hong Ruhai felt desperate about his stagnant situation and decided to take a reckless gamble, betraying his family for his future.

Xu Xingguang wasn’t mocking Hong Ruhai when she said this; she genuinely admired him to some extent.

"You’re a reliance for both the Xu Family and the Hong Family. I understand your desire for a better future. Striving for a future is correct, but one should never betray others’ lives. We must uphold our principles in life."

Being schooled in life principles by a junior, Hong Ruhai felt humiliated, but he showed no sign of discontent.

"You’re right; I was foolish and confused. My eagerness for quick success led to a grave mistake, pulling your father into this trouble with me. Xingguang, I don’t dare to ask for your forgiveness or understanding."

"Xu Zeqing has already met his deserved retribution, and I have received my punishment. Please, for the sake of family, spare me and your father. From now on, we will stay far from you and never again attempt such foolish scheming!"

With that, Hong Ruhai banged his head heavily on the ground in plea: "Lord Captain, Xu..." Hong Ruhai bit his tongue and corrected himself, "Madam, please spare us!"

Upon hearing the title ’Madam,’ Huo Wen’an’s cold eyes suddenly warmed up. There’s no denying that Hong Ruhai was clever, knowing how to please Huo Wen’an.

Huo Wen’an carefully observed Xu Xingguang’s reaction.

Seeing Xu Xingguang’s indifferent expression, he guessed that she truly wasn’t planning on taking their lives, so he proposed, "Xingguang, these two have been duly punished; shall we spare their lives?"

Xu Xingguang sneered lightly, looking at Xu Zeqing who was trembling in fear, and felt rather bored.

"Begone."

Hearing this, Hong Ruhai’s tense body relaxed instantly. "Thank you, Madam, for your generosity!"

Hong Ruhai slowly got up, glanced at Xu Zeqing who was quaking on the ground and couldn’t get up, and scolded, "Stuck to the ground? Hurry and get moving, don’t hinder Lord Captain and Madam’s meal!"

Xu Zeqing also wanted to get up.

But he...

He looked at Hong Ruhai with a face ready to cry, and wailed, "My legs are weak; I can’t stand up!"

Huo Wen’an waved disdainfully and said to Zheng Lie, "Take him away!"

Zheng Lie then pulled Xu Zeqing up with one hand and took him away with Hong Ruhai.

Xu Xingguang watched Xu Zeqing’s timid demeanor, furrowed her brows, and murmured, "I don’t understand why my mother chose him."

Huo Wen’an couldn’t answer this either.

"Didn’t we say we’d watch the stars tonight? Hurry and eat, then we’ll head to the observation deck."

"Let’s go later; I want to watch a movie first."

"What movie?"

Xu Xingguang said, "An old movie I’ve wanted to see for a long time."

"Alright."

Divine Concealment Island is globally recognized as the most habitable island, with excellent air quality and high visibility. As the sun sets, the moon and stars fill the night sky.

In the evening, the sea breeze was a bit strong, so Xu Xingguang and Huo Wen’an donned windbreakers and went to the hills alone, without attendants.

Huo Wen’an was stirred by Xu Xingguang’s remarks in the afternoon, refusing to use his wheelchair, and insisted on climbing the hill slowly with a cane.

Xu Xingguang carried a fruit basket, with a bottle of red wine inside, and walked briskly.

This wine was one she personally brewed back at Master Kaley’s estate; she only kept two bottles, one for Zhang Zhiyi and another sent to Huo Wen’an.

Huo Wen’an never drank it, intending to share it with Xu Xingguang.

Being left far behind by Xu Xingguang, Huo Wen’an felt ashamed, flushed, and softly called to her, "Wait for me."

Xu Xingguang chuckled teasingly but ultimately stood still, waiting for Huo Wen’an to catch up.

With Huo Wen’an’s health condition, what typically took half an hour now took them an hour.

Reaching the observation deck, Huo Wen’an was drenched in sweat; he sat casually on the edge, with his long legs dangling over the turbulent deep sea.

The sea breeze tossed his hair wildly, almost covering his eyes, and Xu Xingguang quietly gazed at his figure, seeing a hint of youthfulness in him.

She suddenly wanted to see what the youthful Huo Wen’an looked like.

Xu Xingguang sat beside Huo Wen’an on the cliff, poured two glasses of red wine, and handed one to him, "Drink moderately, heavy drinking harms the body."