Chapter 2024 - 2020: Asking Xiaoman for Help
Just as Ye Fan and Nuwa were in an unresolved battle, Li Zhaojun began her journey of persuading the women around Ye Fan; she wanted to rally them together to support Ye Fan.
After meeting Tantai Wanrong, Li Zhaojun hoped that Tantai Wanrong would reach out to Zhao Tianya, Qin Mengyao, and Yang Xiaoting, as these women were closely connected to Tantai Wanrong, and she was the most suitable to take the lead.
Li Zhaojun herself intended to meet Lu Xiaoman, who was occupied with caring for her comatose sister. She felt very uneasy and didn’t know how to face Ye Fan and the people around him.
When Li Zhaojun appeared at Lu Xiaoman’s door with Min Shang, Lu Xiaoman guessed who it was.
Lu Xiaoman and Li Zhaojun had met many times before, sometimes alone for Ye Fan-related matters. Lu Xiaoman always felt guilty towards Li Zhaojun, so she felt uneasy whenever Li Zhaojun visited.
"Director Li, why you?" Lu Xiaoman asked, lowering her head upon seeing Li Zhaojun and Min Shang.
Li Zhaojun smiled slightly and said, "Xiaoman, I came over to discuss something with you. Is your sister... doing okay?"
"She... she woke up before but fell into a coma again. Even Ye Fan doesn’t know what happened. I’m currently taking care of her... Director Li, Ye Fan is not here!" Lu Xiaoman explained, thinking Li Zhaojun was looking for Ye Fan.
Li Zhaojun shook her head and said, "Don’t worry, I’m not here for Ye Fan. We’ve already discussed your matters with Ye Fan, and it’s good that we can accommodate each other. I know Ye Fan can’t do without you nor you without Ye Fan. This time, I hope you can work with me to form an array to help Ye Fan fight against the celestial tribulation and those ancient cultivators!"
"This... Director Li, I don’t seem to have such abilities!" Lu Xiaoman seemed distressed.
"Xiaoman, I don’t have those abilities either, but together, we’ll form a powerful force that cannot be underestimated. We all belong to Ye Fan, and we should share his burden and support him during critical times, isn’t that right?" Li Zhaojun’s expression was serious.
"It seems Director Li has a plan against the celestial tribulation. What can I do for Ye Fan?" Lu Xiaoman asked.
"There’s a plan, but it requires the help of you and other sisters. Neither I nor you, nor anyone else can do it alone. We have numbers, and everyone has their specialties. During the tribulation, if each person gives their all, I believe we can help Ye Fan overcome the danger." Li Zhaojun was confident and determined, showing she would always be there for Ye Fan in critical moments.
"What should we do now?" Lu Xiaoman continued to ask.
"Ye Fan will help us improve our magical abilities, and then he’ll set up the array for us. Our power will focus on Ye Fan, allowing him to withstand the celestial tribulation. Xiaoman, I know you and Mo Xiaoyan are sisters with a good relationship. You should persuade her and inform her about the plan against the tribulation. Ye Fan has been good to us sisters, and I believe she won’t ignore Ye Fan on this occasion." Li Zhaojun said.
"But my sister is still unconscious, and her health hasn’t improved. I’m worried she can’t help Ye Fan." Lu Xiaoman seemed anxious, concerned about both helping Ye Fan and her sister’s condition.
"I’ll always keep an eye on your sister’s condition, and Ye Fan and I will come to see her regularly. I’m sure she’ll get better soon. You don’t need to worry about this; Ye Fan and I will have solutions. You need to persuade Mo Xiaoyan when she wakes up." Li Zhaojun was firm, seemingly able to handle anything.
"Since Director Li has everything covered, I, Lu Xiaoman, will do my utmost to help Ye Fan. Director Li, don’t be too stressed. If you need anything else from Xiaoman, I’ll give my best effort." Lu Xiaoman understood it wasn’t just about helping Li Zhaojun but helping the Ye Fan she loved. She had no other choice but to give her all to support Ye Fan.
"Then I’m relieved. Your abilities are extraordinary. Your presence adds strength to Ye Fan against the celestial tribulation." Li Zhaojun showed a comforting smile. Though she knew Lu Xiaoman wouldn’t refuse to help Ye Fan, hearing her affirm it was reassuring, more important than anything else at this moment.
"Does Director Li have anything else to assign?" Lu Xiaoman asked.
"If there’s anything, I’ll contact you. For now, take good care of Mo Xiaoyan and inform me of her condition promptly." Li Zhaojun said.
"Got it, Director Li." Lu Xiaoman spoke cautiously.
"Xiaoman, you don’t have to be as cautious as in the company. There we’re colleagues, but now we’re sisters. Feel free to treat me as your elder sister and speak your mind." Li Zhaojun said, smiling, wisely bridging her relationship with Lu Xiaoman.
"Hmm." Lu Xiaoman replied with a smile, now more at ease, without the need for any apprehension or unease.
"I have other places to go, a lot to do, especially regarding helping Ye Fan. I need to notify all the women around Ye Fan one by one. Xiaoman, I know you’re worried about your sister. I’ll do my best to find solutions. If Ye Fan were here, he might find a solution quickly. I’m leaving now!"
Li Zhaojun indicated her intention to leave. Lu Xiaoman, wishing for Li Zhaojun to leave sooner due to her concern about not affecting Ye Fan’s relationship with Li Zhaojun, preferred staying outside, avoiding meeting Li Zhaojun.
This was mainly to avoid awkwardness.
Li Zhaojun walked to the door with Min Shang, Lu Xiaoman followed to the door as well. Li Zhaojun suddenly remembered something, turned back, and said, "Xiaoman, let’s not tell Ye Fan about this for now. I hope Ye Fan won’t know. When he finds out, he may prevent us from helping due to security concerns, but we purely want to give our best effort. What do you think?"
Lu Xiaoman thought for a while and nodded in agreement.
Only then did Li Zhaojun truly feel relieved. She seemed to have a moment of hesitation, considering who to meet next. She was unfamiliar with the women around Ye Fan and was unsure if they would welcome her or heed her.