Imperial Capital, Xiao family.
In Xiao Yuan's study.
"So, it still failed?"
Xiao Yuan looked at his third son, Xiao Kun, and asked.
"Yes, Old Master!"
"Were all traces erased?"
Xiao Yuan looked at Xiao Kun calmly as he spoke.
"They were all erased. Even if the Xiao family knows it was us, they have no evidence!"
"Mm. Keep a low profile lately. I need to find a way to get your second brother out!"
Xiao Yuan glanced at Xiao Kun, then waved his hand.
"You may leave first."
"Yes, Old Master!"
With that, Xiao Kun left the study.
After Xiao Kun departed, Xiao Yuan remained seated in his study.
"The Xiao family really has produced a true prodigy. In this generation, probably only he and Zhang Xue measure up!"
After saying that, he looked out at the night beyond the window.
Nothing happened that night. The next morning, Xiao Bei woke up early in the villa.
When he came downstairs after washing up, he caught the scent of breakfast.
"Mom, you're up so early?"
Seeing Ye Rou busy at the dining table, Xiao Bei asked with a smile.
"Oh, my son's awake! Come, breakfast is ready!"
"Try your mother's cooking!"
Ye Rou beckoned to Xiao Bei.
Xiao Bei smiled and walked over to the table.
As soon as he sat down, Xiao Bei looked around.
"Where's Dad?"
As Ye Rou served Xiao Bei a bowl of millet porridge, she said,
"He already went to work."
Xiao Bei paused slightly, then nodded.
"Come on, see if that's enough. If it isn't, Mom will get you some more!"
"It's enough, Mom. Eat with me!"
"Mom already ate. I'll watch you eat!"
Ye Rou said with a smile.
Xiao Bei smiled faintly and picked up an egg pancake from beside him.
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