Amidst the high-rises exuding a modern urban atmosphere, Pulan Huo stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city neon lights reflecting on his pensive face. A telephone ring broke the surrounding silence abruptly. Glancing at the caller ID, he saw it was the head of the family, and his heart tightened involuntarily.
He answered quickly, only to hear the furious and stern voice of the family head: "Pulan Huo, you've caused a huge disaster! Do you have any idea that your actions have threatened the entire family?"
Pulan Huo's heart sank. He tried to recall his recent actions, but could not figure out where he had gone wrong. The family head's words felt like an invisible, heavy hammer smashing against his heart. He knew well that if this matter wasn't handled properly, he might be expelled from the family and lose everything.
Chapter 174