"Don’t panic. Let’s just observe for now. A group with this level of strength would make a powerful ally. Cooperating with them will definitely benefit us in the future."
Wang Xiuhe’s eyes glinted as she weighed her options.
"Very well, I understand."
The secretary, holding the docunts, bowed and turned to leave.
After the secretary left, Wang Xiuhe sipped her tea, sinking deep into thought.
Why do I feel like a major change is coming to Jiangzhong? Sothing seems off. No wonder Yang Xue warned to keep a low profile...
Wang Xiuhe suddenly recalled what Yang Xue had told her. A Phoenix had arrived in Jiangzhong—a young woman from an incredibly powerful background. Her influence was so imnse that even Yang Xue’s superiors were terrified of her, not even daring to investigate. That was why Yang Xue had constantly reminded Wang Xiuhe to maintain a low profile, and to especially keep her prodigal son in check.
Wang Xiuhe had taken the advice to heart. She refrained from any excessive actions and held a eting to warn all of her subsidiary companies to act discreetly. She even gave her son, Wang Ming, a harsh whipping.
However, the auction for Lot No. 9 was a massive business opportunity. If the Wang Family could secure the land, they could easily make tens of billions.
Could this super-miss be the big boss of the Aixue Group? Impossible! Yang Xue said she was only here to visit a friend. Why would she establish a conglorate in a small city like Jiangzhong? A Phoenix of her caliber would have no trouble thriving in a place like Yanjing, right?
Wang Xiuhe imdiately rejected her own speculation.
Once Wang Ming marries Tang Xuewu, I will seize the secret left behind by Tang Rulan. The treasures collected by a person of her stature must be priceless. Perhaps the Wang Family will leap to beco the number one family in Jiangzhong, or even a top-tier family in Jiang Tian Province.
At this thought, she laughed with excitent.
「Elsewhere.」
In a high-end Western restaurant, Xiao Lingyue and Qin Long were dining. Qing’er was with them this ti.
"Commander Dragon... Brother Long..." Xiao Lingyue couldn’t help herself. It had always been ’Commander Dragon’ in public and ’Brother Long’ in private. "Brother Long, I can hardly believe it. To be able to sit here like a normal person, eating a al and quietly enjoying life." Her tone was filled with wistful disbelief.
"Exactly. This is a good opportunity to truly experience life," Qin Long said, raising a glass of red wine and draining it in one slow motion.
As the forr commander of the Heavenly Dragon unit, his days had been consud by constant warfare. He never had ti to stop, let alone sit in a restaurant enjoying fine food and wine. For Xiao Lingyue, who was used to a life of tense missions, this quiet mont felt incredibly relaxing.
"Brother Long, the na I chose for the group reflects what’s in your heart," Xiao Lingyue said after a mont, deliberately being mysterious.
"What’s in my heart? What are you talking about?" Qin Long smiled faintly, glancing at her. "I already told you, all I want right now is to quietly protect Tang Xuewu. You didn’t na it the ’Protect Xuewu Group,’ did you?"
This ti, the situation is different. Once I have fully recovered my strength, it will be ti for to leave the Tang Family. But before that, I have to eliminate all threats to her safety.
"It’s called the Aixue Group," Xiao Lingyue revealed.
"Old Madam Tang was such a magnificent, heroic woman. It’s hard to believe she could have such unworthy descendants," Qin Long said, slowly picking up his teacup, his expression turning confident. "Given the current situation, it’s only a matter of ti before Xuewu is forced out of the Tang Family. This Aixue Group is my gift to her—and her final shield."
"Brother Long, there’s sothing Yue’er doesn’t understand..." Xiao Lingyue began. "Miss Tang Xuewu... what kind of woman is she, to make you so devoted to her?" She couldn’t comprehend it. Her Brother Long was a dragon of war, decisive and relentless. What kind of girl could make him willing to do so much?
"She’s a fool. A kind-hearted fool," Qin Long replied. "That’s why she saved ; otherwise, I would have died long ago. But because of her nature, she’s easily taken advantage of and falls into others’ traps. I know she still has her doubts about , but I don’t bla her. I only want to repay her kindness and protect her for the rest of my life."
He slowly set down his wine glass, his expression firm with resolve.
Xiao Lingyue fell into thought.
"Brother Long, I understand."
Qing’er, who had been listening quietly, chid in, "So people may not be perfect, but they are impossible to forget."
Qin Long looked at her, pleasantly surprised. "Well said, Qing’er. That’s very true. Tang Xuewu is the one girl I will never be able to forget in this lifeti."
Anything concerning Tang Xuewu was of the utmost importance to him. Xiao Lingyue and Qing’er could only sigh inaudibly. But whatever Qin Long’s goals were, they were determined to help him achieve them. As his confidants and friends, they had to give him their unwavering support.
"Brother Long, the fiftieth-anniversary celebration is approaching," Xiao Lingyue said, her brow furrowed as she urgently sought his direction. "Wang Ming has already hired the dia to publicize his plan to propose to Tang Xuewu that day. Should we intervene?"
"It’s fine. He’s just a grasshopper in late autumn; he won’t be jumping for long," Qin Long said dismissively. "When the ti cos, we’ll just deliver a resounding slap to his face. I can already picture his infuriated expression."
A flash of killing intent rose in Qin Long’s heart at the thought of Wang Ming. In his mind, Wang Ming was already a dead man for repeatedly trying to force himself on Tang Xuewu.
Another person on his list was his Senior Brother, Qiu Hu, the one who had ambushed him in his attempt to seize the Throne of Heavenly Dragon. Both of them would die by his hand. However, Qin Long hadn’t recovered his strength yet, so he couldn’t kill Qiu Hu for now. As for Wang Ming, he would be the first to be made an example of.
"Wang Ming and the Wang Family behind him have been committing evil for a long ti," Qin Long stated, his voice soft but laced with icy killing intent. "After the fiftieth anniversary, the Aixue Group will move to crush and acquire the Wang Family’s corporation."
Xiao Lingyue and Qing’er both nodded in agreent. While Xiao Lingyue wasn’t an expert in the world of business, Qing’er was exceptionally skilled. Moreover, having learned nurous strategies from Xiao Lingyue over the years, she could apply them to business matters with ease. A minor entity like the Wang Family could be crushed with a flick of a finger.
「Back at the Tang Family courtyard, it was afternoon.」
Qin Long and Zi’er had just brought Tang Xuewu back ho. The mont they entered, they were t with the sound of Zhang ilan and Tang De arguing.
"He just has a little money! How can he possibly compare to Young Master Wang? Do you see the difference now?" Zhang ilan sneered, shooting Tang De a disdainful look as she cracked sunflower seeds.
"I..." Tang De’s face flushed red. He stamred, unable to speak, as if soone had him by the throat.
"Mom, what are you arguing about now?" Tang Xuewu asked wearily as she poured a glass of water.
"I’m just saying that power is king! A little bit of money is worthless in the face of real power. That’s how it’s always been!" Zhang ilan declared angrily, deliberately glaring at Qin Long.
"Aren’t you tired of this?" Tang Xuewu said, her voice filled with displeasure as she helped Qin Long into the main hall. She then took a sip of water. "If you have sothing to say, say it to my face!"
"You ungrateful girl! Have you forgotten how your father and I had to intervene to keep you from being targeted at work?"
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