Avril's Decision
Xia Fei was a maverick. He did not like to walk the path others had taken, and he did not like to live the way others did. When he first entered the Heaven Execution Training Camp, Xia Fei unexpectedly became a lowly librarian. When he gained the recognition of the entire Union and was ready to be promoted to the upper echelons of the organization, Xia Fei rejected this opportunity that many people dreamed of, choosing to establish his own organization in the desolate Terminus Star Region.
Most people thought that Xia Fei was stupid, not knowing how to go with the flow, but the truth was that most people did not progress as quickly as Xia Fei. Many people were confused. Xia Fei's choice was clearly not smart enough, yet he still managed to carve out his own path in the wilderness. No matter where this path led, it was undeniable that no one had ever walked this path before; it belonged to Xia Fei alone.
Those who did not understand would never understand. Let them be confused and depressed. In any case, Xia Fei only cared about himself and what he treasured. What about others? Just let them die.
It was also because of Xia Fei's maverick personality that Avril once thought that Xia Fei had abandoned her.
Actually, she did not have to worry. Xia Fei was not avoiding Avril because he did not love her. On the contrary, Xia Fei's feelings for her surpassed everyone else's.
It was just that Xia Fei had used his own method, the most sincere and selfless method.
Xia Fei's decision to make Avril the sole heir of Quantum Holdings should have been a secret, something that Avril should not have known about, but the blabbermouth lawyer had revealed the truth a few days after Xia Fei left.
In that instant, Avril's gem-like eyes were filled with tears. She understood that Xia Fei had purposely avoided her because he was about to go on a long journey, and he did not know whether he was alive or dead. Xia Fei did not want Avril to worry, so he had deliberately treated her with indifference, hoping that Avril would not spend too much effort on him.
The mistake was that Xia Fei had made a will early on, making Avril his sole heir. This way, all his previous efforts would have been for naught, and it only deepened Avril's determination to be with Xia Fei.
No one's relationship would be smooth sailing. After going through so many ups and downs, Avril was no longer the Avril she once was. Xia Fei had saved her life, accompanied her when she was lonely, and even thought of her first when he was on the brink of death.
Avrils gritted her teeth and used her handkerchief to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes. She puffed out her small breasts and forced a smile onto her face. She had decided that after Xia Fei had done so much for her, she would also do something for him.
"Butler Pang, come with me to see my father," Avril said softly.
Pang Xing was slightly taken aback. He opened the door for Avril and followed her to the living room.
No one noticed that Pang Xing's eyes were also wet. After cursing Xia Fei for a long time, Pang Xing, just like Avril, suddenly felt Xia Fei's most sincere and selfless feelings. This was no will; it was clearly a declaration of love.
In the living room, Avril's father, Newman, and grandfather, Ernst, were discussing something in low voices. Ernst had ended his secluded life in the mountains and returned to the capital, but Newman was still in charge of the company, and he was only assisting. Pang Xing's father, Pang Hai, was also beside them, the old butler of Half Moon Villa.
"Father, grandfather, grandfather Pang," Avril greeted with a slight bow.
Ernst was naturally all smiles when he saw his granddaughter. "Come, sit beside grandfather."
Avril sat quietly beside her father and grandfather, while the Pang father and son stood side by side behind them.
"It's already so late; why aren't you asleep yet?" Newman asked with concern.
Avril said, "I want to tell father and grandfather something before I go to bed."
"What is it?"
Avril smiled as she ran her fingers through her golden hair and softly said, "I plan to marry Xia Fei."
* Shing! *
Ernst and Newman practically jumped up from the sofa. Avril was the apple of their eye, and her marriage would affect the rise and fall of the entire family. Both Newman and Ernst had always treated her with utmost importance, so they did not think that the usually obedient Avril would actually say something like that!
It was not just them. The Pang father and son, as well as many of the servants and maids around them, had all heard it, too. Everyone's eyes were filled with doubt, but they were too embarrassed to discuss it on the spot because the old master and patriarch were present.
Ernst did his best to calm himself down. He waved his hand, signaling for the servants to leave, but the Pang father and son remained. After all, they were second only to family in Ernst's eyes.
Newman muttered to himself. He would never be willing to let Avril marry Xia Fei. Putting aside the disparity in their statuses, just the fact that Xia Fei had killed his own brother was something he could not accept.
It was fine if Avril did not accept Li Mo, but the fact that Li Mo was representing the Alliance to trade with the insectoids had already spread throughout the upper echelons of society. Newman was planning to use this opportunity to persuade Avril. He had just been discussing this matter with his father, and in their eyes, it was a godsend opportunity.
A round trip from the Alliance to the insectoid territory would take at least half a year, and at most, three to five years. If they did not make a move now, Xia Fei's company would have become a top-tier enterprise in the Alliance by the time he returned, and he would have no reason to stop Avril then.
However, he did not expect that Avril would take the initiative to talk to him about this matter, and from the looks of it, she was very determined.
"Is this Xia Fei's idea?" Newman asked.
Avril shook her head. "Xia Fei doesn't know."
Everyone was stunned. Ernst quickly asked, "So you're saying that this is your decision?"
"Yes, I want to be with him." Avril's answer was very simple and sincere.
Newman was a little anxious. "Do you know what Xia Fei is going to do this time? He's going to enter the insectoid territory as a representative of the Alliance. Those are insectoids we're talking about! There are insectoids everywhere that eat people without blinking an eye! We don't even know if he can return alive! "
Newman realized that he had spoken too hastily the moment he said those words, so he changed his tone and said, Avril, listen to your father. Let's wait for a while. What if something happens to Xia Fei? What are we going to do?
Avril's face paled. She paused for a moment before saying, "Father, grandfather, I'm only here to inform the two of you, not to ask for your opinion."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
No one knew when Avril had become so strong and resolute!
It was hard to imagine that a seventeen-year-old lady would say such words. Was this still the Avril who had been pampered and pampered all her life?
Newman was so shocked that he was speechless. Pang Xing, who knew the inside story the best, was so excited that his hands were trembling. He thought to himself, "Young lady, you've really grown up."
In the end, it was still the older Ernst who was more experienced. He was not in a hurry to get angry and instead said in a pleasant tone, "Avril, grandfather is very happy for you to make such a decision. Your father and I know about this, and as long as you're willing, we have no intention of objecting, but Xia Fei isn't in the capital right now. Once he's back, grandfather will personally talk to him about the two of you. How does that sound?"
Avril was, after all, still inexperienced. Her face was flushed from just a few words, and she was secretly a little shy. She was still a young lady, and the topic of marriage was both hopeful and hazy at the same time.
Pang Xing accompanied Avril back to her room, leaving only Newman, Ernst, and the Jian family's old butler, Pang Hai, in the living room.
Several minutes later, Pang Xing watched as Avril entered her room. He then returned and reported what had happened today to Ernst.
Ernst came to a realization after hearing the report, saying, "Nice one, Xia Fei. What a way to advance by retreating!"
Newman anxiously said, "Father, I don't think Avril is playing around this time. What should we do? We can't just let Xia Fei have his way, can we? "
Ernst let out a deep sigh. "No one should try to persuade Avril. Let's keep a low profile and let her calm down first."
"What about Xia Fei?"
"Xia Fei." Ernst was silent for a long time before saying, "I just hope that he doesn't come back from the insectoid territory."
…
Xia Fei was indeed very creative and good at coming up with ideas, but he had been wrongly accused in this matter with Avril. Ernst mistakenly thought that it was Xia Fei's ploy to entice Avril to be completely devoted to him, but he had no idea that everything Xia Fei did was from the bottom of his heart. As for the talkative lawyer, it was purely an accident.
On the screen, General Williams had his usual smile on his face. "Xia Fei, you're the best hands-off manager I've ever seen. You actually left all the logistics to the military. I'm afraid that no one in the entire Alliance would dare to let the military run errands for them."
Xia Fei chuckled. "General Williams, it's not like you don't know Xia Fei's strength. I don't have many capable subordinates under me, and without your help, I'm afraid that I'll be late for the voyage. Besides, to put it bluntly, I'm just running errands for the military, so helping me is actually helping myself."
Williams said, "Alright, enough with your flowery words. I've already helped you prepare your fleet. The ships you'll be using have nothing to do with the military, and all the crew members will be assigned by the military. However, everyone's records are clean, so no one will be able to link them to the military.
"The military commander traveling with you this time is called Song Qian, a talented student from the Alliance's Top Military Academy. I'll send you his information, so you can contact him directly if you need anything."
Xia Fei nodded and said nothing. This Song Qian was a commander of the same rank as him, and his every move would affect the survival of the entire fleet. This person had been sent by the military, so Xia Fei did not have the right to express his opinion. He only hoped that this old friend of his would cooperate and not make things difficult for him, but if it really came down to a life-and-death situation, Xia Fei would not listen to anyone's orders, even if it came from the military.
"Right, since you've already gotten the technical information you need from the military's database, when will the Black Bat radar be completed?" Williams asked.
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