Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Going Home

The news of Xu Ke’s return to Shangjing almost spread throughout the city’s circles on the same day. No one had expected that the man who was once driven out like a stray dog would return to Shangjing as the Master of the Xu Family, with honors.

Shangjing appeared no different than usual, but the undercurrents had already begun to stir. This undercurrent surged even more vigorously when the upper-class families received the invitations sent by Xu Ke.

Although Xu Ke hadn’t returned to the Xu Family for nearly four years, the moment he stepped into the old residence, it felt like everything happened yesterday. Everything here was as familiar as he had once seen it, as if nothing had changed at all.

A trace of heat appeared in Xu Ke’s eyes, and his vision started to blur slightly.

"Family Head, you’re finally back." Housekeeper Zhao, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, gray-haired, and dressed in a tailcoat, stood at the door along with all the Xu Family’s servants in two rows to welcome the new family head’s return.

"Grandpa Zhao, you look a bit older." Xu Ke said, his eyes red.

Housekeeper Zhao had been at the Xu Family for thirty years and could be said to have raised Xu Ke. Now, Xu Ke was the only one left of the Xu Family’s direct line. The once lively Xu Family was as quiet as a vampire’s castle, chilling Xu Ke to his very bones. Under these circumstances, seeing Grandpa Zhao would naturally make Xu Ke emotional.

"Yes, it’s been nearly four years. How could I not age at all? But you, Family Head, seem much more mature. If the old master could see you now, he would surely be very pleased." Housekeeper Zhao wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes as he spoke.

reminisce. You must be tired from the long flight. Come in quickly and rest. I’ve prepared your favorite dishes, though I’m not sure if your tastes have changed, and whether these still suit you." Housekeeper Zhao showed a slightly melancholic look, but it

also been sent according to your instructions. The clothes

Shangjing and the Xu business to Xu

of his room, Housekeeper Zhao had nearly finished everything he wanted

his hand unconsciously clenching at his side,

clean it regularly. Everything inside is just as it was after you left the Xu Family. I don’t know why the old master suddenly made such a decision, but I know he always loved you. He must have had his reasons for doing those things. Now that the old


loved me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be standing here." Xu Ke gently placed his hand on the doorknob. With a twist of his wrist, everything inside unfolded before his eyes, like

into tears that left his eyes. Fortunately, the tear fell so quickly that Housekeeper Zhao,

Zhao, I want to

ring the bell and I’ll bring them up to you." Housekeeper Zhao said as he quietly withdrew from the room. Xu Ke saw

Ke stayed in his room until evening before

must go perfectly, so I must trouble Grandpa Zhao to go through all the procedures again tomorrow to make sure everything is flawless." Xu Ke instructed in a low

responded with a kindly

keys and went out. He hadn’t been to Shangjing for nearly four years. This time, he wanted

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