While somewhat unexpected, this was actually a welcome happenstance for Huangfu Ruixiang. Huangfu Ruiling had now rightly assumed leadership of the Huangfu family. However, despite being brothers, he and Huangfu Ruiling did not share a close relationship. Their association could only be characterized as slightly better than that of total strangers.
Huangfu Ruixiang had often sought opportunities to improve relations with Huangfu Ruiling, especially after their father lost his position as family head. Yet Huangfu Ruiling had always remained lukewarm towards him.
Now presented with such an opening, Huangfu Ruixiang naturally refused to squander it.
Li Yiran's face had darkened to near ink levels, though she could only force a smile.