Forced to Marry a Female Billionaire CEO-Chapter 610: Reactions from Different Families

After Shi Hongda fell silent, Huang Zhendong clutched his head and took a moment to compose himself before saying, "Elder Shi, let's leave it at that for today."

"You're tired, too. Go back and get some rest."

"Yes, Family Head."

Shi Hongda nodded slightly, offering no objection. In fact, his gaze toward Huang Zhendong held a trace of pity and commiseration.

Truthfully, his main purpose in coming over tonight wasn't to deliver a report. He had planned to discuss making Hua Xingxue the Hall Master with Huang Zhendong. But seeing how deeply agitated Huang Zhendong already was, he feared the man might go into shock if he brought it up now. So, he could only let it go for the time being.

After Shi Hongda stood up and left, Huang Zhendong walked back to his study, his expression gradually darkening. He sat at his desk in silence, his thoughts a mystery.

"Do you think he might be disloyal?"

Just then, a lingering voice suddenly echoed from the shadows. If anyone else had been present, they would have been scared out of their wits, because aside from Huang Zhendong, there was no second person to be found in the entire room.

But the voice clearly pervaded every corner.

Huang Zhendong's face was grim. After a moment of silence, he replied, "...He shouldn't be."

"How can you be sure? Today, he was incoherent. His expression was fearful and listless. Clearly, something was amiss."

"My father showed him great kindness," Huang Zhendong said slowly. "He only survived by using my resources. As long as he remains with the Huang Family, he will continue to benefit. He has no reason to be disloyal."

Yet, after he finished speaking, the voice from the darkness scoffed.

"What are you laughing at?" Huang Zhendong's frown deepened.

"Nothing. I'm just telling you, he doesn't share our name, so I can never be at ease... I will continue to watch over my Sheng'er. As for you, I am done with you."

With that, the voice fell silent.

Huang Zhendong's face grew even darker, his fists clenched…

「The Ye Family.」

"Has Xu Ke returned?" Ye Yunfeng asked coolly, looking up from his desk at the standing Ye Chong.

"Yes." Ye Chong nodded.

Before Ye Yunfeng could say another word, a tall elder beside him stood up and said, gritting his teeth, "So, the kid finally came back…"

This person was none other than Ye Taiqing. He was no longer dressed as he had been on the Haisui Expressway. Now, he was clad in black, with a large mole on his face beside his nose. His full head of jet-black hair was as shiny as a lightbulb, looking nothing like a young man's. His face, twisted with ferocious rage, was especially animated.

"Fourth Uncle, don't be so angry," Ye Yunfeng immediately tried to placate him.

Ever since Xu Ke had made a fool of him, Ye Taiqing had been seething. Since his return to Tianhai, he had been consumed with thoughts of Xu Ke.

His mind was completely filled with ways to torture and kill Xu Ke...

But as soon as Ye Yunfeng spoke, Ye Taiqing let out a harsh, cold laugh. "How many times have I told you not to call me Fourth Uncle? Your father already removed the 'De' from my name. Just call me Mr. Ye now."

"Fourth Uncle…" Ye Yunfeng forced a bitter smile. "What happened back then is all in the past..."

"You're still talking about it?" Ye Taiqing glared, and Ye Yunfeng obediently fell silent.

"If he hadn't come to speak on your behalf, I would never have bothered returning to Tianhai. Damn it, to be played like this by a greenhorn… you all should be ashamed of yourselves," Ye Taiqing cursed.

Ye Yunfeng took the scolding without a word in his own defense. Ye Taiqing's power was now so formidable that they, who already had a history of grievances with him, could only try to appease him.

"How's the search for the mole going? Hurry up and find them so we can finally kill that brat," Ye Taiqing snorted coldly.

"It's not certain yet," Ye Yunfeng said with a bitter smile. "The Huang and Qin families are also involved, and they haven't reported their progress to me."

"What a bunch of goddamn wastes!" Furious, Ye Taiqing swept out of the room, tossing back one last command as he left, "Get someone to keep a close eye on him. The moment there's an opportunity, notify me to go in for the kill."

Ye Yunfeng took a deep breath before reluctantly uttering a single word, "Yes!"

「The Qin Family.」

Inside a private villa in Tianhai's Purple Bay Scenic Area, the Yin-Yang Elders met with Qin Feng and repeated what Shi Hongda had told Huang Zhendong.

Qin Feng's self-control was commendable. At least he didn't hit anyone.

"Damn it! Damn it all! How could this happen?!" Qin Feng shot to his feet, his eyes filled with fury.

The Yin-Yang Elders had anticipated his reaction and sat nearby, their expressions showing no fear. Unlike Shi Hongda, their reliance on the Qin Family was not absolute, so they didn't have to walk on eggshells around Qin Feng.

"Winner takes all. That's just the way of the world," Zhuge Changyang said, taking a deep breath. "This time, that kid led all of us by the nose from start to finish."

Seeing them speak, Qin Feng shot them a dark look, but the Yin-Yang Elders pretended not to see it.

Qin Feng slowly sat back down, squeezing the words through his teeth. "Think of a way. We must stop his growth."

"How?" Zhuge Changyin's expression was grim. "An ordinary Innate Great Perfection expert can't kill him anymore."

"The three of our families joined forces and still lost. If we continue to oppose him…"

"Shut your mouth!" Hearing the note of retreat in Elder Yin's words, Qin Feng roared, "Are you suggesting I admit defeat to some snot-nosed kid?"

Zhuge Changyin's face stiffened. "Of course, I'm not suggesting we admit defeat. I'm just saying we should make peace for the sake of profit."

Zhuge Changyang nodded slightly. "Exactly. We're different from Huang Zhendong and Ye Yunfeng. Their sons died at Xu Ke's hands, so they have a blood feud. But when you get down to it, our Qin Family has never suffered a major loss. There's no need for a fight to the death."

That was the rule of this world. There were no eternal enemies. Initially, Qin Feng had thought Xu Ke would be easy to crush, so he gave it a try. Now that it was clear he couldn't be crushed, sitting down for a talk was not a bad strategy. No one was born an enemy.

But Qin Jinghuan, who had been listening from the side, spoke up with a dark expression, "Elder Yin, you aren't suggesting we reconcile with Xu Ke, are you?"

"That's right," Zhuge Changyang said, not bothering to hide his intentions. "It wouldn't be without its benefits for the Qin Family. I know we initially targeted Xu Ke because Wong Ting asked for a favor, didn't we? But the price of that favor has clearly become too high, so why should we continue to pay it? Moreover, it's obvious Xu Ke and the Northern Dragon Guard have some secret understanding. If we can get on good terms with Xu Ke, maybe our goods could also pass through the northern territories."

Zhuge Changyin nodded in agreement. "Exactly, exactly."

In truth, the two brothers wanted to reconcile with Xu Ke not for the Qin Family's northern routes, but to have a legitimate reason to obtain his antidote. In the end, their motives were entirely selfish.

"Heh, easier said than done," Qin Jinghuan suddenly scoffed.

"What did you say?"