Chapter 641 Young Madams Call
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Zhou Pingyu was shocked beyond words, and his heart trembled for some time. What he thought to be extremely difficult was so easily solved and explained by Xie Limo. Was it really so simple to handle?
As though he understood what Zhou Pingyu was thinking, Xie Limo said calmly, "Your political career has just begun. You don't have much experience now. When you've handled more situations in the future, you'll gain some experience. After you've secured the leadership of Zi Bei City, I'll take you to Tian Jing City."
Zhou Pingyu's heart shuddered. He really felt as though he was sitting on a rollercoaster ride and couldn't react in time.
In the past, he had worked continuously hard for his examinations, but he had never been accepted into the political scene in Ning An City. Everyone told him that he had to have connections, but he refused to believe it. Based on his own hard work, he wanted to walk along this path with his head held up high. However, the outcomes told him again and again that what he had initially thought was wrong.
Just as he was feeling helpless and had no choice but to reflect on himself, Xie Limo had appeared and directed him to a particular direction. Xie Limo had lit up a path for him, and he could then prove his worth. This allowed him to gain confidence.
Nevertheless, the bigger surprise had yet to come. He could have the chance to go to Tian Jing City.
Xie Limo turned his laptop around and tapped on it a few times. "I'll send all the information you need to your secret email. Remember to take a look. If you want to achieve new heights, you have to be daring. Nothing is impossible. A soldier who doesn't want to become a general isn't a good soldier. Do you understand?"
Zhou Pingyu stood up in excitement. He bowed to Xie Limo and said, "Young Master Xie, thank you. I'm really grateful."
"No need to be so worked up. Do your job well, and don't show any odd behaviors from today onwards."
"Yes, I understand!"
After Zhou Pingyu left, Xie Limo sighed quietly and rubbed his brows. Leaning back against the chair, he rested for a while.
Shortly after, he heard knocking on the door.
"Come in."
Xie Liu walked in with his cell phone and said to Xie Limo, "Young Master Xie, you have a call from Young Madam."
A glint flashed across Xie Limo's eyes. He seemed to have forgotten to inform his wife that he had safely arrived in Zi Bei City. He took over the phone and said, "Hello?"
After a while, he didn't hear any sounds from the cell phone. Xie Limo removed it from his ear and looked at the screen—the call was still connected. He continued, "Hello? Why aren't you speaking?"
"Have you arrived in Zi Bei City?"
A distant voice sounded from the other end of the phone. Xie Limo chuckled softly. "Are you angry because I didn't call you?"
"No way."
"I know you too well. Why are you denying it? I can tell everything from your voice. I haven't been slacking away. I initially wanted to call you, but I've been busy working on some matters. Aren't you working now?"
"Yes, I'm working now, but... But I just wanted to give you a call." In fact, Yun Bixue had missed Xie Limo, and it was really torturing her. It had only been a short while, but her heart felt very empty. She didn't even feel like working at the moment.
Xie Limo's heart trembled as he listened to Yun Bixue's soft voice. After arriving in Zi Bei City, his mind was full of her. He sighed quietly and asked, "Did you have a proper lunch?"
"Yes, I had a bento set for lunch. What about you? What did you eat?"
Xie Limo chuckled gently. "Didn't we have some dumplings left from last night? You packed them for me, and I warmed them up earlier." At that moment, Xie Limo was extremely happy after exchanging such simple words with his wife. Strangely, his heart would calm down after hearing her voice.
Chapter 642 Its Not A Dream. He Has Returned
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Yun Bixue couldn't find any more words to say, but she still wanted to listen to his voice. Sometimes, when she missed him, her heart would feel slightly better just after hearing his voice. "Hubby, erm... How are things over there?"
"I'm in the middle of working on it. After I settle them, I'll return right away. I can't pick you up after work, but Xie Qi and Xie Ba will do so. Stay safe, alright?"
Yun Bixue listened to Xie Limo's nagging tone and leaned her cheek against her hand. She smiled sweetly and said, "I'm no longer a child. I know."
Hearing Yun Bixue's dismissive tone, Xie Limo replied seriously, "My wife, tell me, when have you not made my heart worry for you? You're still taking things lightly."
"Yes, don't worry. I'll listen to you and stay safe."
"Also, be careful of Wang Qianjin. I'm worried that he's still in Ning An City, although I haven't been able to locate him."
"Yes, I'll be careful and stay alert. I'll go home right after work, and I won't wander around."
Xie Limo answered in satisfaction, "That's my obedient girl."
After ending the call, Yun Bixue looked at her phone. Her heart still felt empty. She kept wanting to call him again and talk to him some more. This feeling was almost beyond her control as she tried to suppress it.
She shook her head vigorously and instructed Wang Man to pass all her work to her. She believed that by keeping herself occupied with work, she wouldn't keep thinking about it.
...
Meanwhile, in Zi Bei City, Xie Limo looked at his phone and realized that there were about six missed calls—they were all from his wife hours ago. Earlier, he had switched his phone to silent mode. No wonder she called Xie Liu and sounded rather unhappy.
Thinking about how his wife's eyes would glisten whenever she was angry, his heart grew soft as he browsed through her photos on his cell phone. After seeing her on those photos, his heart felt rather comforted.
He didn't know how long he had been looking at them. After he heard knocking on the door, he then looked away from his phone and turned to face the door.
...
Three days later, Xie Limo finally returned to Ning An City after settling the matters in Zi Bei City.
He didn't inform Yun Bixue of his schedule and thought of coming back to give her a surprise. In the end, he saw Yun Bixue sleeping on the sofa when he returned home.
It was five in the morning, and he knew that she had slept the entire night on the sofa.
At this sight, Xie Limo's body emanated a cold aura. His gaze alone could almost freeze the air.
He walked slowly to the sofa and gently caressed Yun Bixue's hair, his heart turning soft as it ached incredibly.
Yun Bixue felt someone beside her, and she opened her eyes in a daze. "I must be dreaming again," she murmured in a groggy voice. After saying those words, she shut her eyes and continued sleeping.
Those few words pierced right through Xie Limo's heart. His hands trembled, and his gaze was filled with intense tenderness as his heart ached for her. His brows were knitted tightly together as he sighed to himself. "What a silly girl. Always making my heart ache for her."
Yun Bixue heard his voice and opened her eyes again. After rubbing her eyes with her hands, she asked, "Am I dreaming?"
Xie Limo lowered his head and planted a kiss above her eyes. "Of course not. Silly girl, I'm back."
Yun Bixue immediately sat up and hugged Xie Limo around his neck. "For real? You're back?" She really, really missed him, but she couldn't put into words this feeling of yearning.
"Yes. If you don't believe me, you can try pinching and see if you're dreaming. You must be really groggy from your sleep." Xie Limo's voice was filled with so much indulgence and love.
Indeed, Yun Bixue reached out her fingers and pinched. Xie Limo gasped. This girl had pinched him instead!
Chapter 643 Mr. Xie Is Irresistible
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Yun Bixue leaned against Xie Limo's shoulder and murmured, "I pinched myself, but it doesn't hurt." She only slept after two o'clock. Now that it was five in the morning, she only slept for three hours, that was why she was only half awake and yawned constantly.
Xie Limo saw how tired Yun Bixue looked, and his heart ached. He picked her up, and because her arms were wrapped around his neck, he could only carry her like a baby. He then walked slowly into the bedroom.
Yun Bixue closed her eyes and continued to sleep. However, after a while, she opened her eyes suddenly and pushed Xie Limo away. "Wait, hubby? You're really back?"
Xie Limo chuckled softly and caressed her head. "Are you really awake now? If I'm not back, who's talking to you now?"
Yun Bixue jumped down from Xie Limo's body and said excitedly, "Hubby, you're back! Yay!"
"You haven't put on your shoes yet. Come here, I'll carry you to the bedroom, so you can continue your sleep. Look at how drowsy you look. Did you go to bed late?"
Xie Limo bent over, and she stepped forward and leaned against his back. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she couldn't hide the smile on her face.
"I didn't feel like sleeping in the bedroom last night, so I watched TV on the sofa. I probably fell asleep while watching." Once she returned to the bedroom, she would be reminded of him. Lying alone on the bed felt too empty, and so, she watched TV instead. Only by listening to the TV could she fall asleep slowly.
"The weather is chilly, but you didn't even cover yourself with a blanket. Did the servants not attend to you?"
"I asked then to go to the other side because I didn't want them to interrupt me. Don't punish them, okay? They were just obeying their young madam's instructions."
Xie Limo stood up and carried Yun Bixue, pushing her higher on his back. "What kind of logic is that?"
"Tell me then, do you listen to the things I say?" As she said this, she spoke right beside Xie Limo's ear, her voice sounding sweet.
Xie Limo got distracted and paused in his steps. Turning back slightly, he said to Yun Bixue, "When the matron of the house loses her temper, I naturally have to obey her."
"What 'lose her temper?' I have a great personality and temper."
"Yes, of course."
As they spoke, Xie Limo placed Yun Bixue on the bed and covered her with the blanket. "Go back to sleep now. There's a few more hours before breakfast is served."
Yun Bixue climbed out of bed and said, "I'm so excited that you're back. I can't fall asleep at all."
"Then I'll keep you company." Xie Limo removed his jacket and changed into his pajamas. After pulling the blanket aside, he got on the bed and laid beside her.
When he turned and looked at Yun Bixue, she was staring blankly at him.
"What's wrong?"
Yun Bixue lowered her head and played with her fingers. She replied in a hushed voice, "Hubby, you changed in front of me."
Xie Limo saw the blush spreading across his wife's face and finally understood. He inched closer to her and lowered his head, resting his forehead against hers. "My dear, you're embarrassed? Haven't you seen everything before already?"
Being teased by her husband, Yun Bixue hurriedly looked away and shut her eyes. However, her lashes still fluttered. "That... That's different..." She hadn't seen everything so clearly in the past. This time, she had seen him exposed from head to toe. She couldn't help but admire his body and shiver. Her husband was, indeed, irresistible.
He was simply too beautiful and tempting.
After seeing him like that, how could she fall asleep? The moment he returned, she was already excited and knew she would have a hard time going back to sleep.
Xie Limo pushed her down on the bed. Covering the blanket over her, he said, "Go to sleep now. I'll keep you company here." Seeing how tired she looked, he couldn't bear to torture her.
The past three days were also unbearable for him. The moment his work in Zi Bei City was settled, he rushed back home. His heart could only calm down after seeing her.
Chapter 644 She Is His Weak Spot
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Yun Bixue obeyed Xie Limo and closed her eyes, but that beautiful and captivating scene kept replaying in her mind. However, she still lacked some sleep, and since Xie Limo was by her side now, she felt safer and fell into a deep slumber.
When she woke up later, Yun Bixue felt refreshed and alert. After seeing Xie Limo beside her, an elated glint flashed across her eyes. Now that he had returned, it felt exceptionally wonderful.
She was no longer alone and lonely.
Sometimes, she would dream of the past, and whenever she woke up after those dreams, she would feel really blessed that she had met Xie Limo. It was him who gave her a warm and blissful family. It was him who stopped her from wandering around aimlessly.
Those days in the past, when she felt lost and wandered around, were simply too unbearable and lonesome.
It was now eight in the morning, and her husband was still sound asleep. He must be exhausted too. Otherwise, he wouldn't be sleeping so deeply. Although he didn't mention anything about how he spent the last three days, she knew that he didn't have a proper rest, just like her.
Yun Bixue stared at his beautiful face and couldn't stop herself from touching him. After making sure that he was still sleeping, she gently caressed his face with both of her hands. Her heart was brimming with praises for him as she admired his features. He was absolutely perfect. This wonderful person was her husband. With that thought in mind, she felt so happy that flowers were seemingly blooming in her heart.
Xie Limo had actually woken up at the same time as Yun Bixue. He had wanted to find out what this girl would do, that was why he didn't move an inch. Little did he expect that she... She really made him speechless.
Xie Limo thought that if he didn't open his eyes now, this girl would let her hands wander even further.
Without any warning, Xie Limo opened his eyes and grabbed Yun Bixue's hands. He then flipped her over on her back, instantly trapping her between his body and the mattress.
"You little naughty girl. What are you doing while I'm not paying attention?"
After being caught red-handed, Yun Bixue avoided his gaze and closed her eyes, refusing to say anything. Why did he wake up? Her hands had clearly been gentle and careful.
Xie Limo stared fixedly at his wife's elegant lips. He lowered his head and kissed her. This kiss was as gentle and soft as a breeze, and it showed his indulgence towards her.
Yun Bixue slowly responded to his advances. Just as she was about to lose control of herself, Xie Limo let her go. She had just woken up, and he didn't want to tire her out at the moment.
When Yun Bixue caught her breath, Xie Limo said softly, "Get up. We have a lot to do today."
After breakfast, Xie Liu left for the political headquarters.
When he came back later in the evening, Xie Limo brought Yun Bixue to the study after having their dinner. He placed a stack of documents on the table and spread them out. "These are information on the big households in Ning An City. We'll select a few families from here and groom them to be the new rising families."
Yun Bixue shuddered, and a glint of doubt flashed across her eyes. "Are you saying that these families will replace those noble families in Ning An City?"
"That's right. We are eliminating those forces that are not within our control."
Yun Bixue was rather shocked. She asked in a voice full of doubt, "Is that okay?"
Xie Limo nodded. "My wife, you have to trust your husband. It's because of those noble families that I almost lost you. Also, this is just the beginning. I'll let them know that the Xie family isn't one to be trifled with."
Yun Bixue added, "They will also understand that they shouldn't provoke me, Young Madam Xie, right?"
Xie Limo pulled Yun Bixue into his embrace and said, "Of course. You are my weak spot, and nobody is allowed to touch you. I'll let them know the consequences of offending you."
Those words touched Yun Bixue's heart, making her feel warm inside. Her whole body felt as though a ray of sunlight was shining directly on her. Afterwards, she reviewed the documents with Xie Limo, and they began to select families to groom.
Once they finalized their choices, Xie Limo said, "After some time, we'll organize a business meeting with these families and gather everyone."
Chapter 645 Reshuffling The Entire Ning An City
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Yun Bixue was stunned and couldn't react in time. A glint flashed momentarily across her eyes, and she asked, "Organize a business meeting and invite all of these people there?"
Xie Limo recorded down the names of these families on his laptop—there are over twenty of them. "Yes, we'll invite all of them. The business meeting will be held at the largest dining room in Luxury Emperor's ground floor. We'll spread the word around in the next few days. The larger the impact, the better. It would be best if it caused a stir in Ning An City."
Hearing Xie Limo's serious words, Yun Bixue was speechless. She understood deep down that what Xie Limo was arranging this time around must be something huge. He was trying to reshuffle the entire hierarchy in Ning An City.
Her heart began to pound. She pursed her lips as she pondered for a while. "Limo, is now really the time for this?"
Xie Limo looked away from his laptop and turned to Yun Bixue. He explained, "Do you think that this is too sudden, or do you feel that you're not ready yet? It's okay, I'm here. You just have to play your part as Young Madam Xie. After this ends, we will hold our wedding. No one will be able to disrupt us then."
"The reshuffling of the century-old hierarchy of Ning An City will cause a huge uproar. Will that be fine?" She still felt rather worried. They were talking about the entire city! Ning An City wasn't an ordinary city. It had an iconic presence in the entire Country A, not to mention that it was where the largest noble families congregated. It was also the poshest and most luxurious place in the whole country. If they were to completely reshuffle the hierarchy in Ning An City, it would cause a huge stir in the country.
What Xie Limo was about to do was definitely not a trivial matter. This was just like turning the entire Ning An City over and changing it. Yun Bixue's heartbeat accelerated as she listened.
Looking at the rigid expression on Yun Bixue's face, Xie Limo stood up and pulled her into his embrace. Caressing her head, he said in a reassuring voice, "Relax. You'll grow old very quickly if you worry too much. It'll be fine, alright? You just have to listen to me."
"I'm only in my twenties. I'm not old." Women hated being reminded that they would age quickly.
Xie Limo used his thumb and caressed her puffed-up cheeks. "I was wrong. You're the youngest and prettiest."
Yun Bixue eventually calmed down after being comforted by Xie Limo, but she was still in disbelief. "Can't we adopt a gentler approach?"
"My dear, it's not good to be too softhearted. In the future, you'll become Madam Xie and our matron. Your heart has to toughen up." As Xie Limo spoke, he pointed his finger at Yun Bixue's chest.
Yun Bixue blushed and answered, "I'm not softhearted. It's just that I'm afraid it would affect you if the entire Country A were to be stirred up."
Xie Limo's heart turned soft, and a gentle glint flashed across his eyes. "My dear, are you worried about me?"
Yun Bixue looked away. "I'm not worried at all!"
"You're angry! There's no need to be worried, okay? It will be fine if we've made the necessary arrangements. Most importantly, they tried to assassinate you again and again. That fire and explosion had already triggered me by targeting my weak spot. That's why I won't just sit back this time around. Besides, the private businesses of the Fang family and those noble families who colluded with them had already suffered a blow. They are now under the control of my subordinates. Not only that, there are several smaller noble families who are itching to eliminate them so they can take their place..."
As Xie Limo explained all of his arrangements, Yun Bixue grew increasingly shocked. She clutched Xie Limo's sleeve tightly with a grave expression as she listened to him. After a while, she made up her mind and said in a resolute voice, "Limo, I'll support you in everything you do. Assign some tasks to me too."
Delight and satisfaction were evident in Xie Limo's eyes. "Sure, there's definitely something for you. You've already trained yourself for this. I'll bring my wife to the business meeting so we'll look more impressive."
Chapter 646 The Wicked And Cunning Fox
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Yun Bixue saw the gentle glow in Xie Limo's eyes, and a bright glint flashed across her own. "Are you taking me there to show off how loving we are?"
"Of course. I want to let the entire Ning An City know that you are my wife and the most important person to me. No one else can think of touching you."
Yun Bixue blinked and said in a teasing voice, "Is my husband worried that someone will try to steal me away?"
Xie Limo lowered his head and grabbed Yun Bixue's waist without warning. He smelled the fragrance coming from her hair and said, "I'm not worried that someone will steal you from me. I won't allow anyone to have any ideas on you, like that Wang Qianjin!" The mention of Wang Qianjin's name made Xie Limo's eyes turn frosty.
Yun Bixue naturally understood that her previous injury had frightened Xie Limo. Resting her head on his shoulder, she said, "There won't be a next time, so don't think about it anymore. I'm safe here, right?"
Xie Limo pushed a stray strand of hair away from Yun Bixue's forehead and gently caressed that area. There used to be a scar there, and it was removed only with the best medication.
Yun Bixue gently pushed Xie Limo's hand away and fixed her hair. "I'm fine, alright? My wound has healed now. You're always staring at it."
"You see this? Remember that your injuries are carved deeply in my heart. I will not allow you to be hurt again."
"This is life's tough training for me. Do you understand? I think it's pretty great—"
Yun Bixue wanted to continue, but Xie Limo covered her mouth. "Stop spouting nonsense. I'd rather you not suffer so much."
Yun Bixue held Xie Limo's hand. Raising her head, she looked into his eyes and said, "You're too worried about me. I feel great now, alright? In the future, I'll become even more powerful."
Yun Bixue watched the distant expression in Xie Limo's eyes and hurriedly changed the topic. "Oh, by the way, what do you think I should wear during the business meeting? I have to be dressed beautifully to match up to my incomparably beautiful husband."
"I've requested the designers to make a gown according to your size, but the design is up to you. Do you have something in mind? You can tell the designers what you prefer."
Yun Bixue knew that the Xie family's designers were world-famous and possessed excellent skills, that was why she didn't need to worry about the gown at all.
A thought popped up in her mind, and she asked, "Should we invite the other noble families of Ning An City then? After all, they're prominent figures too."
Xie Limo bopped Yun Bixue's nose. "Are you thinking of the Su, Meng, Qin, and the other mid-ranking families?"
Yun Bixue nodded. "Yes."
"We'll invite them, as well as those who haven't harmed us. As for those who are scheming against us, like those four families and the Fang family, we won't invite them.
Yun Bixue pursed her lips and giggled.
Xie Limo leaned his forehead against hers and asked softly, "What's so funny?"
Yun Bixue rested her head on his shoulder and replied, "Just think about it. A business meeting of this magnitude that doesn't include those prominent noble families? It will be a slap on their faces. They will become a laughing stock for sure."
A cold glint flashed across Xie Limo's eyes. "This is only the beginning, and there will be more coming up. We'll start small and slowly build up the intensity of our effort. This will let them slowly savor the process of being stripped off their noble family status in Ning An City. This will cause them the greatest pain." In fact, Xie Limo hadn't planned to be so cruel at the start, but since his wife almost died because of their constant aggravations, he definitely must seek this revenge.
Yun Bixue stood on her tiptoes and kissed Xie Limo on the lips. "My husband is so evil. You're the most cunning and wicked fox!" At that moment, she felt that Wang Qianjin was absolutely no match against her husband.
Chapter 647 News From The Headquarters
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Xie Limo placed his hand on the back of Yun Bixue's head and didn't allow her to leave. Instead, he returned the favor and deepened the kiss even further. "You even gave me a nickname! This deserves a punishment!"
Yun Bixue smiled warmly against his lips, and the expression on her face looked radiant. "You really are a wicked fox."
Xie Limo answered in an indulgent voice, "Sure, I am whatever you say I am!"
Yun Bixue moved out of his embrace and tidied up the documents on the table. She then said to Xie Limo, "You've worked hard today. Have an early rest."
"Yes. Go take a bath first. I'll just wrap things up and settle some matters first, okay?"
"I'll help you!" Yun Bixue felt sorry for Xie Limo and thought that he had never had enough sleep ever since he returned. When he went to Zi Bei City, he had been occupied with work and definitely didn't rest well. Now that he was home, she wanted her to sleep well and not be stressed out.
Xie Limo pulled Yun Bixue's hand and walked out of the study, bringing her to the bathroom. "Hurry up and go in, my dear. Be good, okay?"
Yun Bixue pursed her lips and replied, "Okay, fine. I'll take a bath first. Finish your work quickly. Let me tell you that I won't sleep if you keep working."
"Don't worry. When you're done bathing, I'll keep you company."
After Yun Bixue entered the bathroom, Xie Limo went back to the study and requested for Xie Liu to meet him.
Xie Liu arrived shortly after. Looking at Xie Limo's solemn expression, he knew that there must be something serious.
Xie Limo briefly explained his plans, then instructed, "Get in touch with these twenty families and check if there are any issues. If there's none, invite them to the business meeting. After that, spread the word about it. Make the impact as huge as possible."
Listening to Young Master Xie's words, Xie Liu shivered. He couldn't believe that Young Master Xie was really trying to reshuffle the entire hierarchy of Ning An City. Nonetheless, he wasn't surprised. After all, these people had hurt Young Madam. Judging from how much Young Master Xie loved her, he would definitely make a move.
He believed that those people will surely regret their decisions.
After listening to Young Master Xie's instructions, Xie Liu left to carry out his orders.
...
Meanwhile, in a villa somewhere, Wang Qianjin was lounging lazily on the sofa and enjoying his grapes. Relishing the attention of the beauties around him, a faint glint flashed across his eyes. It was hard to decipher what he was thinking at that moment.
These two beauties had been specially trained by the Wang family to specifically take care of Young Master Wang. They were responsible for feeding him fruits and serving him wine, and they didn't dare to make a sound as they fulfill their duties.
After a while, a man in black entered the villa. While holding some documents, he bowed respectfully and said, "Young Master Wang, the headquarters sent some news!"
A glint flashed across Wang Qianjin's eyes. Those eyes may look very gorgeous, but they were dangerous too.
The two beauties immediately left in a courteous manner and left the room to the two men.
Wang Qianjin removed his legs from the coffee table and leaned against the sofa. "What is it? Speak!"
"Young Master Wang, there was an explosion in the main area of the family's headquarters. It caused a stir among the elders. You need to return to personally manage the situation."
Hearing this news, Wang Qianjin immediately sat up straight. His intoxicating gaze turned grave as he stared at the man in black. "What did you say? There was an explosion at the main area of the headquarters?"
The man in black listened to Young Master Wang's cold voice and shuddered. His head bowed even lower as he nodded. "Yes, I, your subordinate, would never dare to deceive Young Master Wang."
"Why did something like this happen?" Wang Qianjin really couldn't comprehend this. The main area of the Wang family's headquarters was very important, so not many people know its location. How did anyone find out about it? And how did the explosion happen?
A sinister expression appeared on Wang Qianjin's face as he stood up. He announced coldly, "Return to the headquarters in the South immediately!"
Chapter 648 Young Master Xies Intentions
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When Wang Qianjin reached the door of his villa, a thought suddenly struck him. He stopped in his tracks and put a hand in his pocket. Turning back, he looked at the man in black behind him. A sinister glint flashed across his eyes as he said, "Why did this happen to the main area of the Wang family at such a coincidental timing?"
His frosty voice was loaded with suspicion. When he narrowed his eyes, his intoxicating gaze looked piercingly sharp, making him appear even more dangerous.
The man in black bowed his head and said, "Young Master Wang, according to what the headquarters had gathered, this explosion was caused by someone who was trying to use the plot of land. He has already been caught by our men."
Wang Qianjin kicked the man, sending him flying across the floor. "You useless bums! Why did you believe such an excuse?"
The man in black answered in fear, "Young Master Wang, this is the reason that the elders of the Wang family had gathered. We are still in the middle of identifying and investigating the details."
As Wang Qianjin listened to his subordinate's words, a vein on his head popped up, and his head started to throb in pain. "I will go back to handle this myself! Hurry up and arrange for a private jet. I will return to the headquarters in the South."
The man in black shivered and tightened his grip on his folder. His next words would anger his Young Master further, but he steeled himself and went ahead. "Young Master Wang, the Xie family is searching for your whereabouts now. If you were to use the Wang family's jet now, would it raise suspicions?"
Wang Qianjin's expression shifted, and a sharp glint flashed across his eyes. He looked ahead as an intoxicating yet sinister smile spread across his lips. "Xie Limo? He's really ruthless, isn't he? He is indeed the heir of the Xie family!"
The man in black shuddered once again. "Young Master Wang, do you mean that Young Master Xie is behind this?"
"Besides him, who else in the entire Country A is capable?"
The man in black listened to Young Master Wang's words and seemed to be deep in thought.
Wang Qianjin couldn't help but reevaluate Xie Limo's abilities. He had actually taken over the South and destroyed the main area of the Wang family while he was in the North. Wang Qianjin was almost sure that Xie Limo was involved in this incident.
Wang Qianjin mulled over it as a vague glint flashed across his eyes. He then said casually, "Xie Limo, you're indeed a worthy match. I'll see what you can do."
"Young Master Wang, what do we do now?"
"Xie Limo wants me to return to the South, and I have no choice but to do so. What a pain in the ass. You'll stay here for now and wait for my orders. I want to see what important matters he has that he had to force me to return to the South!" The more Wang Qianjin spoke, the angrier he was. Since he was young, he had control over everything, but this time, he was forced into doing something unwillingly because of Xie Limo. As he thought of this, the cold and sinister aura grew around him.
The man in black listened to Young Master Wang's instructions and nodded. "Yes!" As the Wang family's subordinate, he could only listen to their orders.
For the sake of the Wang family, Wang Qianjin had no choice but to return to the headquarters and manage the situation. He wasted no time and took a plane overnight to the South.
...
After Xie Liu reported to Xie Limo, the latter raised his head to check the location of that private jet in the night sky. His expression was vague while watching its movements.
"Young Master Xie, do you want to shoot it down?" Xie Liu naturally referred to that private jet when he asked Young Master Xie. Once Young Master Xie relayed his order, he could destroy that plane with just a single missile.
Xie Limo shook his head. "No. I arranged everything so he will be distracted and return immediately to the South. If something were to happen to him in the North, the Wang family wouldn't take it lying down. The fight between the Wang and Xie families will be brought forward, but it's not the right time yet."
Xie Liu nodded. He understood that everything that Young Master Xie had planned was intentional.
"Young Master Xie, how do you think Young Master Wang will respond to this?"
"Even if he doesn't have any proof, he didn't need to crack his head to realize that I was behind this. The sole purpose was to force him back to the South, so I can give my full attention to the reshuffling of the hierarchy in Ning An City." As he spoke, a dark glint flashed across his eyes.
Chapter 649 The Noble Families Problem
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Xie Limo watched as the plane vanished before his eyes before finally looking away. Wang Qianjin would definitely get back at him the next time they cross paths, but he wouldn't allow him an opportunity to do so.
He believed that Wang Qianjin would never forget about the huge 'gift' that he had bestowed upon the main area of the Wang family. The scale of the matter would be beyond his expectations, and he would be too occupied with it.
Of course, these 'favors' were all returned back to Wang Qianjin on behalf of his wife. He would let everyone know that no one could have any ideas on his wife. She may be his weak spot, but she was also his source of strength.
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At the Fang family, the old master nearly fainted after hearing his subordinates' report. "What did you say? What did you say? All the money and assets we've directed to the South are all gone? What happened? Didn't you say that it's completely risk-free? Huh?" As he said this, he pointed his trembling finger at his subordinates.
The head of the Fang family's face turned pale. He was so livid that his vision started to turn black.
Half of their finances were gone! Just like that!
"Say... that again. Say that again!" The old master managed to say this between coughs.
"Old Master, it's all true. This is the news that I have just received. Also, there's only two or three survivors."
However, the old master didn't say anything. He just kept on coughing.
"Old Master? Old Master, are you okay?"
Panting loudly, the head of the Fang family rested against the sofa. After an hour, he finally called the four families over for a meeting.
When the five families gathered, they began whining to each other. "Lately, our restaurants have been giving us problems, and the complaints from our customers keep on coming."
"Same here. The products of my Ma family have been exposed online. They're claiming that my products are fake, and the Quality Control Council found some issues with them. They're going to be removed from the shelves now..."
"My family's real estate businesses are having some problems too. Most of our investors and clients are requesting to pull out... I'm so frustrated that I feel like spewing blood!"
After the families have whined and vented out their frustrations, everyone finally realized that something was amiss. "Wait, isn't this weird? Why are we the only ones affected?"
Everyone thought about it, their hearts thumping erratically. While their eyes twitched uncontrollably, the head of the Fang family said nervously, "Erm... Do you think Young Master Xie was behind this?"
"I don't think so. How is that possible?"
"That's right. It's been such a long time since that incident. If Young Master Xie knew that we were involved, he would have done something right away. He wouldn't have waited for such a long time!"
"But these troubles are too nerve-wracking. If this continues, how can we still be considered noble families? We haven't experienced these issues in a hundred years. I can't even fall asleep!"
The head of the Fang family finally stood up. "Think about it. After we acted against Young Master Xie that day, something happened to us and our businesses at the same time. It's not just a coincidence. Didn't we all experience some problems?"
"Yes, that's right!"
"Seems that way!"
Once everyone contemplated their situation, they realized that it definitely wasn't a coincidence that their businesses met continuous mishaps. The same idea popped into everyone's heads. Was Young Master aware all along and had been suppressing them? The only thing he didn't do was become aggressive.
The five families shuddered. Glancing at each other, they didn't know what to do next. Perhaps they all regretted their actions deep down. They had believed that they would be fine, and no one would ever find out, but little did they expect that Young Master Xie had already discovered the truth long ago.
Judging from Xie Limo's way of handling things, they understood that he surely wouldn't let them off the hook so easily. The Shen, Zheng, and Du families were all examples from the past. They didn't even dare to harbor any hope of surviving this.
"What should we do now? Old Fang, think of something. You're the one who initially put our plans together. This affects the progress and dignity of our hundred-year-old families. A hundred years! We have to keep and pass down our legacy to our future generations. Quick, think of something..."
Chapter 650 Stirring Up Ning An City
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The head of the Fang family felt extremely uneasy, his heart thumping erratically. He also understood what Xie Limo was capable of. Finally, he swallowed and said, "Let's not panic, alright? We need to stay calm. I heard that Young Master Xie had just returned from Zi Bei City, and it's been very peaceful for several days now. Let's just wait and see what he will do next. After all, we're all prominent leaders of Ning An City. Let's not scare ourselves."
After the five families' meeting, they reached a temporary agreement. They thought that if Young Master Xie were really the mastermind of these incidents and had found out about what they did, he surely wouldn't let them off.
That was why they decided that they might as well fight back hard. But for now, they wouldn't be making any moves.
The peace lasted only for a few days, however, because a groundbreaking rumor spread across the entire Ning An City—the city was going to have its largest business meeting ever. The invited families would have an opportunity to receive a green card that can give them privileges in Ning An City. With that green card, all the businesses owned by the families would be entitled to strategic discounts across the whole city, and they would even receive support from the government if they started up new businesses. To top it off, they would enjoy reduced taxes for the first three years.
There were a total of three economic green cards, and all the families were racking their brains on how to get it. So what if they were families with a hundred years of history? They still wanted that green card.
The business meeting was widely covered by the media. It became the headline story online, and all the flyers and newspapers reported the details about this meeting.
Within ten days, almost every citizen in Ning An City had heard about this business meeting.
Everyone was also guessing who would be invited.
"Wow, this is wonderful news! I don't even know which families would be invited."
"Those small families better give up. The seats are definitely reserved for those hundred-year-old noble families. Hasn't it been like that all these years?"
"The century-old noble families have always called the shots here in Ning An City. They even suppressed the newer families and their businesses. I always think that they're hiding something and looking down on others."
"Don't think too much about it. Who knows, there might be some changes this year. Don't forget that Young Master Xie is leading Ning An City now!"
"Would Young Master Xie ignore those century-old families and search for new ones?"
"Anything is possible, so let's wait for more details. The list of invited families will be announced soon."
While everyone was taking a guess and talking excitedly about it on social media, several small and mid-ranking families received the invitation to the meeting. The moment they received it, they were in utter disbelief. They were so elated that their hands shook, almost dropping the invitation in their excitement.
They were all trying to verify if the invitation was authentic. "This is real and not fake, right?"
"It's one hundred percent real. Such an invitation card can only appear in Ning An City."
The families who were invited were so excited that they couldn't sleep for several days. They really hadn't imagined that such a good opportunity would fall upon them. They would definitely cherish and not miss this great chance.
Everyone was grateful to Xie Limo as they prepared their finances and focused their attention on the business meeting. Regardless of their attire or the gifts they would bring that day, they had to show their sincerity.
Therefore, they maintained a humble attitude and prepared seriously.
That day, Xie Limo went to the Su family villa to meet Su Lenghan. It was almost noon when Su Lenghan carried his infant daughter in.
He looked at Xie Limo, who was sitting by the window, and smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry, there wasn't anyone at home. I have no choice but to bring my daughter here." As Su Lenghan spoke, he gazed lovingly and warmly at his daughter.
Xie Limo had never seen Su Lenghan behaving like this. Su Lenghan had changed rather drastically since the first time Xie Limo met him.