Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

But then he heard Huo Yunsheng’s hoarse voice cursing: ”A bunch of ungrateful wolves, seeing me fall and all wanting to leave me! If it weren’t for your decent family background and tolerable looks, would I willingly marry you?”

Divine Concealment Cheng: ”...”

He stared at the bowl of bone soup, thought for a bit, and turned to go downstairs.

Forget it, forget it.

Huo Yunsheng is the kind of person who, as long as he can think, believes everyone is against him. Who knows, maybe in his eyes, taking care of him makes me nothing more than a foolish lapdog.

Huo Wen’an and Xu Xingguang’s wedding became an international event, thus Huo Yunsheng and Xie Jinyun’s divorce barely made a ripple.

With the wedding approaching, the entire Divine Concealment Island became busy.

Andariel ordered a batch of rare roses from F Country, and considering the weather and climate’s impact on their quality, she set up a garden on the island early on, transplanting the roses using soil brought from F Country.

Additionally, for the wedding feast, every menu, its design, the tableware to be used, and the embroidery patterns on the tablecloths all needed her oversight.

For a while, Andariel became the busiest person in the family, buzzing around like a little bee, hardly seen by anyone.

When she was busy, Belial would be busy too.

Huo Canghai, seeing Andariel’s energetic demeanor, felt a bit at a loss. His lady was so busy, yet he was like a useless person sitting at home waiting to be fed. It was somewhat embarrassing.

Andariel, aware of Huo Canghai’s unease, gave him a task. ”The dock has been very busy lately, with a lot of outsiders arriving every day. If you’re bored, go take a shift at the dock.”

Huo Canghai felt a bit odd, ”Me on shift?”

”That’s right!”

Andariel said, ”Change into some shift clothes, sit by the dock, fish while supervising those arriving. Isn’t that killing two birds with one stone? You’re just old, not dead; move if you can.”

Huo Canghai thought it was a good suggestion, so the next day, wearing a fisherman’s hat and holding a fishing rod, accompanied by Shenyin Chun, he went to fish and supervise at the dock.

After the Rashomon incident, which severely damaged the Huo Family, every time there was a major celebration on Divine Concealment Island, the inspection work at the dock became of utmost importance.

Song Chi was the chief security advisor for Huo Wen’an’s wedding, and Zheng Lie became his assistant. During this time, the entire island’s guards had to follow their orders and dispatches.

Song Chi, wearing a camouflage hat with binoculars around his neck, was with Zheng Lie inspecting the approaching cruise ship. Turning around, he saw Huo Canghai sitting in a wheelchair with a fishing rod on his lap and a bucket hanging beside. Song Chi stood stunned for a moment.

He quickly walked over to Huo Canghai, asking, ”Grandpa, why are you here?”

Huo Canghai: ”I’m here to fish.”

The guards patrolling on the island didn’t actually recognize Huo Canghai. During their lunch breaks, they noticed the old man fishing at the dock. One young guard, holding a large plate, walked over.

”Old man, fishing might be addictive, but you shouldn’t starve yourself!” He handed the plate and chopsticks to Huo Canghai, saying: ”Want to try? This is our work meal.”

Shenyin Chun was worried, afraid Huo Canghai would get angry.

But Huo Canghai just laughed, took the plate, and started chatting with the young man while eating.

After returning, he told Andariel: ”I’ll go fishing again tomorrow.”

For several days in a row, Huo Canghai went to the dock to fish. With his intentional concealment and the collaboration of Song Chi and others, the guards never recognized his identity.

Soon enough, Huo Canghai learned about their identities, ages, and which village they came from.

But their understanding of Huo Canghai remained only as one thing—

The old man fishing.

The wedding was just five days away.

In these few days, distinguished guests began arriving on the island.

Three days to the wedding, a cruise ship flying the Xia Country Alliance’s flag approached Divine Concealment Island, carrying the Old Sir Sang and his children.

Sang City is an ancient city in the south of Xia Country, known for its silk production. Half of Sang City is dedicated to silkworm breeding and weaving, while the other half to garment making and embroidery.

The Sang Family is the most professional tailoring noble family of Sang City.

Typically, the Huo Family’s direct line weddings are handled by the Sang Family for dress making.

Huo Wen’an and Xu Xingguang’s wedding is the grandest event for the Huo Family. The over-70-year-old Old Sir Sang came out once again to personally make a wedding dress for Xu Xingguang.

This time, part of his visit was to see the Lady Captain of the Huo Family in the dress he crafted, and also to catch up with old friends.

Old Sir Sang, upon landing on the island, recognized the old man fishing at the dock.

”Old Helmsman!” Old Sir Sang’s exclamation of ”Old Helmsman” made the young guards beside Song Chi weak at the knees.

Huo Canghai removed his fisherman’s hat, revealing a pair of sharp, eagle-like eyes.

”Sang Qi.”

Seeing that the Old Helmsman still remembered him, Old Sir Sang Qi was overjoyed. ”Old Helmsman, you still remember little Qi.”

Huo Canghai laughed: ”How could I forget? When Jiao’e and I got married, you were still a young boy, following your parents to Divine Concealment Island. You were so scared you couldn’t stand. I remember, Jiao’e’s toasting gown was made by you.”

”Later, when I married Lili, her wedding dress was also custom-made by you. You’re Lili’s favorite tailor. This time, for my youngest son’s wedding, it’s fortunate that you’ll be helping again.”

Sang Qi shook his head, saying: ”To receive the approval of the lady and the Young Helmsman is the honor of Sang Qi and the Sang Family. Old Helmsman, this time, Miss Xu’s wedding dress is also personally made by me. I just hope Miss Xu likes it.”

”That little fox...” Huo Canghai almost called her a little fox but then corrected himself, saying: ”The girl’s taste is quite particular, but your clothes can withstand scrutiny.”

”Song Chi!” Huo Canghai called over Song Chi, ”Escort our esteemed guests from Sang City to the Welcome Building for some rest.”

”Alright.”

Andariel had a total of five wedding dresses custom made for Xu Xingguang, including three modern-style gowns and two traditional-style wedding dresses.

The arrival of the Sang Family coincided with the completion of all five wedding dresses. Andariel made a phone call, summoning Xu Xingguang from her herbal shop.

”Xingguang, for this wedding, I’ve invited designers from various countries to custom-make three gowns, two wedding dresses, and 12 sets of formal wear for you.”

”The shoes, jewelry, and accessories have also been sent over. You should try them on. We’ll keep the ones you like, and you can give away the ones you don’t.”

Xu Xingguang was tongue-tied at such abundance. For a one-day wedding, how could she wear so many outfits?

”Where’s Brother A Zui?” Xu Xingguang wanted Huo Wen’an to help her choose.

Andariel raised her index finger, shaking it at her, ”Xingguang, I can help you make choices. Before the wedding, it’s best for the bride to maintain an air of mystery.”

Xu Xingguang helplessly smiled, ”Alright then.”

The wedding gowns, formal wear, and jewelry were all sent to an empty room on the third floor of the Pilot Mansion.

Housekeeper Belial opened the door, while An Lidar led Xu Xingguang inside, immediately dazzled by the glittering jewels in the light.

She thought to herself: How fortunate!