Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

Xu Xingguang took the bus home.

She stared out at the bustling city, lost in thought, and didn’t even notice the phone vibrating in her pocket. Just before getting off the bus, Xu Xingguang realized there were three unread text messages on her phone.

She opened the mailbox and saw the first message read: [Dear guest, you have successfully registered as a member. Congratulations on joining Lanzhong Auction House and becoming a junior seller.]

Following closely was the second message: [Dear Medicine Farmer Star, in view of your support and contributions to Lanzhong Auctions, you have been upgraded to a mid-level seller.]

The last message, sent five minutes ago, read: [Dear mid-level seller Medicine Farmer Star, your treasure Ice Crystal Grass has been successfully auctioned today, with a sale amount of 60,000,000.00 yuan. We have deducted a 15% commission and paid the taxes on your behalf according to the agreement. You can log in to the Lanzhong Auction House app to view details.]

After reading all the messages, Xu Xingguang raised her eyebrows, thinking: The managers of the Yujiang City branch are quite savvy, directly promoting her from junior seller to mid-level seller, selling her a favor and sending a signal for friendly cooperation.

She likes to work with such generous and sensible people.

Xu Xingguang logged into the app to check the condition of her Little Jin account.

After deducting the commission and tax, Xu Xingguang’s net profit still amounted to over forty million. She couldn’t help but smile at the string of numbers in her Little Jin account.

Who doesn’t love money?

Xu Xingguang loves it too.

Under the signature ’Xingguang Enters Dreams’, she donated one million to a foundation named ’Hands with Extra Fragrance’ and decided that each time she earns a significant amount, she would donate a sum of money for charity.

This ’Hands with Extra Fragrance’ foundation is dedicated to educational support and orphan relief, helping mentally challenged children.

Having done all this, Xu Xingguang finally returned home.

You Jingqiu was taken by Xu Zeqing to Cangshan Town today to help tidy the house at No. 219. Rarely doing physical work, she was exhausted and aching all over.

Xu Zeqing was tired too; he lay on the couch with his head resting on You Jingqiu’s lap. You Jingqiu applied a facial mask while giving Xu Zeqing a massage.

Upstairs, You Mingyue was playing the piano.

Seeing Xu Xingguang return, You Jingqiu sarcastically remarked, ”Went out to see which friend again? We spent the whole day working hard tidying up the old street house just to give you a clean place to stay, while you were free and easy.”

In reply, Xu Xingguang bluntly stated, ”Aunt You, I did ask Dad to find someone to tidy up the house, but never asked you to clean it yourselves. It’s you who want to put on a show for others, seeking a good reputation, why blame me instead?”

You Jingqiu was at a loss for words.

Xu Xingguang was right; the three of them went to the old street to help her clean the house just for show.

In the afternoon, Xu Zeqing and You Jingqiu even visited the neighbors on the old street with gifts, telling everyone how filial and kind-hearted Xu Xingguang was.

Xu Zeqing told the neighbors the reason his daughter and father were moving to Cangshan Town was because of the good air quality and proximity to the daughter’s school. The old man doesn’t have much time left, and the daughter has deep feelings for her grandfather, unwilling to be separated, hence insisted on moving with him.

He did all this just to quell public gossip.

Xu Zeqing wanted the world to know they agreed to send the paralyzed father and ex-wife’s daughter to live in Cangshan Town, not out of unfilial or unkind motives, but respecting their daughter and father’s decision.

Xu Zeqing, who had been pretending to sleep, woke up at this time. He got up from You Jingqiu’s lap and turned to ask Xu Xingguang, ”Where did you go? Why are you back only now?”

”Getting familiar with the environment at school.” After responding, Xu Xingguang turned and walked towards Xu Qingnian’s room.

Just as she started to move, she heard Xu Zeqing say, ”After moving to Cangshan Town, you must focus on your studies and don’t associate with those who are old enough yet neither establish a family nor career, living in shabby houses waiting for death.”

Xu Zeqing’s statement was highly targeted, and Xu Xingguang quickly guessed he was referring to someone. ”Do you mean my neighbor?”

Seeing Xu Xingguang directly reveal the neighbor’s identity, Xu Zeqing’s expression immediately turned serious. ”You have met them already?”

Xu Xingguang nodded, ”We’ve had a brief encounter. You met them today too?”

You Jingqiu snorted coldly, ”Yeah, we’ve met. He even suspected us of being scammers.”

Xu Zeqing instantly thought of Huo Wen’an humiliating him and felt a surge of anger, pulling a face to warn Xu Xingguang, ”Stay away from that young man!”

”Why?” Xu Zeqing’s attitude clearly showed resentment towards Boss Huo.

In just one day, how did they end up offending Boss Huo?

Xu Zeqing said with disdain, ”I’ve inquired, that guy is already 28 this year, yet remains a bachelor. He has no parents, used to have a mentally challenged sister, and even went to jail for murder as a teenager, just returned to Cangshan Town last month. Who knows what kind of person he is.”

Xu Zeqing listed Huo Wen’an’s various bad deeds trying to make Xu Xingguang recognize the identity of the other party. ”Xingguang, that kind of person is trash, don’t get polluted by him.”

Upon hearing Xu Zeqing’s words, Xu Xingguang frowned deeply.

Seeing this, Xu Zeqing believed his words had an effect, causing Xu Xingguang to develop a distaste for the young man named Huo Zui.

Little did he know, Xu Xingguang was surprised at her own misjudgment, truly not realizing Boss Huo had such a complicated past.

No parents, a mentally challenged sister, and even committed a murder.

He doesn’t look like a born villain, so why did he commit murder?