Chapter 1145 - 1187: Strategizing

Chapter 1145: Chapter 1187: Strategizing

After listening to Huo Junmo’s words, Ling’s father was stunned!

Initially, he wanted to create a preconceived notion for Huo Junmo before their conversation, so that Huo Junmo would dislike Ling Shenglan and have no favorable impression of her.

Once Huo Junmo disliked Ling Shenglan, he could then ask Huo Junmo for help!

He completely didn’t expect Huo Junmo to say such a thing, leaving him rather at a loss and momentarily unsure of how to proceed!

Seeing Ling’s father fall silent, Huo Junmo took another sip of coffee and smiled, asking, "Father-in-law, you didn’t come all this way just to ask me about Aunt’s matters, did you?"

"Uh...!" Ling’s father was momentarily stunned, hesitated for a bit, and then reluctantly said, "I indeed came to talk about Shenglan! You know, ever since Shenglan left over five years ago, there’s been no word from her, no contact at all. She hasn’t reached out to Yueyue, nor to me, her brother! We’ve completely lost touch, and now, she suddenly returns and has sued me, her own brother! The court summons arrived at our house yesterday!"

"Mmm!" Huo Junmo raised an eyebrow, looking at Ling’s father with a faint smile, not rushing to speak, but waiting for him to continue.

Ling’s father continued, "Although I live in the countryside and haven’t read much, I understand that since she’s sued us, we have to appear in court! If we don’t, it’s illegal, and we’ll face legal penalties! Shenglan is my only sister, and after all, this is a family matter. Why can’t we sit down and talk it out, instead of resolving it in court? So, I’m thinking, maybe you can find a way to help resolve this issue! Have the judge retract the summons, and we can pretend this matter never happened! I will find time to talk with Shenglan properly!"

After hearing Ling’s father’s words, Huo Junmo couldn’t help but laugh!

Seeing Huo Junmo laugh but not speak, Ling’s father was puzzled and asked, "Why are you laughing?"

Huo Junmo slightly clenched his right hand into a fist, gently placed it by his lips, and smiled, "Father-in-law, you overestimate me by asking me to resolve a court summons issue! I’m not a government official; I’m just a businessman. I can resolve issues in the business field, but I have no means for governmental matters! Especially concerning a court summons... even if I’m extraordinarily capable, I can’t intercept an already issued summons!"

Upon hearing this, Ling’s father’s face fell instantly, "Is there really no way at all?"

Huo Junmo shrugged, affirming, "If you had come to me before the summons reached you, I might have been able to find someone to handle it! But now, it’s already been issued; I truly have no way!"

"Then... what should I do!" Hearing this from Huo Junmo, Ling’s father’s face turned instantly gloomy.

Initially, before coming, he had full hope in Huo Junmo! But now, that hope is shattered, what should he do?

Is there really no solution to this issue?

Observing Ling’s father’s expression, a flicker crossed Huo Junmo’s eyes as he slightly pursed his lips and suddenly said, "Actually, there might still be a solution!"

Upon hearing this, Ling’s father’s eyes lit up instantly, "What solution?"

Huo Junmo calmly replied, "You could go to Aunt and have her drop the lawsuit! Didn’t you say you want to personally resolve matters with her? As far as I know, the summons will certainly include a court date, if you resolve it with Aunt before the court date, and she withdraws the lawsuit, you won’t need to confront each other in court!"

Upon hearing this suggestion, the glimmer of hope Ling’s father had rekindled was again instantly extinguished!

Suggesting he asks Ling Shenglan to withdraw the lawsuit, isn’t that like sending himself to the slaughter!

If he hadn’t run back home with the intention of keeping all the money for himself, Shenglan wouldn’t have reached this point!

If he approaches Shenglan now, she might not only remain angry but might become even more infuriated!

What can he do? Facing the court, he would undoubtedly lose, as he indeed isn’t Yueyue’s biological father and lacks any right to demand living expenses from Yueyue.

However, if they resolve it privately, he and his wife are unwilling to part with all the money!

Neither option seems viable!

What should he do?

As Huo Junmo sipped his coffee, he observed the changing expressions on Ling’s father’s face and smiled, asking, "Forgive me for being direct, since Aunt and you are siblings, why let a matter between you escalate to the court? A brother and sister, whatever the issue, why can’t it be settled privately? If it’s comfortable for you, you can tell me; perhaps I could help you by talking to Aunt! I’ve interacted with her; I think she’s quite good, especially to Yueyue and Tiantian! She’s someone who understands reason and knows right from wrong! As long as we talk to her properly, there shouldn’t be too much trouble!"

"Uh...! This, this..." Ling’s father stammered, not knowing how to explain to Huo Junmo! After a bout of stammering, he reluctantly said, "Since that’s the case, then I’ll find an opportunity to chat with Shenglan, after all, we are siblings, and I believe she won’t handle things so harshly!"

"Mm!" Huo Junmo nodded slightly, watching Ling’s father with a faintly perceptible smile, asking, "Father-in-law, where do you plan to stay tonight? Do you need me to find you a place? You just got here today, and surely you’re tired and will be staying for a few days, right?"

"No need, I’ll go find Shenglan later! I’ll stay with her; you don’t have to worry about me!" Not wanting Huo Junmo to interfere too much or fearing he might learn about the grudges between him and Shenglan, Ling’s father had to swallow his pain and politely refuse Huo Junmo’s offer.

Huo Junmo responded readily, "Alright then! If you need anything, feel free to reach out to me anytime!"

"Mm!" Ling’s father distractedly nodded, then suddenly seeming to recall something, looked up towards Huo Junmo, nervously saying, "By the way, I’d prefer you keep my visit to Jin City from Yueyue for now! After all, with this conflict between her aunt and me, it’ll surely distress Yueyue, and I don’t want her worrying about us!"

Huo Junmo smiled and reassured him, "Don’t worry, I won’t tell her!"

"Mm! In that case, I’ll take my leave!" With that, Ling’s father grabbed his backpack, lowered his head, and walked away from the room, appearing lost.

Watching Ling’s father’s departing back, Huo Junmo didn’t call out to stop him but leisurely picked up the coffee from the table and took a sip. A faint, but hard-to-notice smile lingered in his deep-set eyes!