Forced to Marry a Female Billionaire CEO-Chapter 679 - 680: Don’t Be Polite

「The Huang Family.」

Half an hour had passed since Shi Hongda threw Nie Yuntian's body into the backyard of the Huang Family.

Huang Zhendong's expression had gone from an unnatural, dark fury to complete emotionlessness; his heart had already endured too much torment. Beside him, Huang Sheng's face was ashen. He hadn't spoken in a long time.

No one had expected failure to come so suddenly, without any warning whatsoever.

This morning, the father and son had been at home waiting for good news. Instead, they heard that Shi Hongda had jumped the gun and surrendered, forcing the Huang Family to betray Wong Ting...

This turn of events made Huang Zhendong feel as if his heart were bleeding.

Unlike the Qin Family, the Huang Family had placed their bets on Wong Ting very early. This was why Huang Sheng and the deceased Huang Qi could formerly address Wong Ting as Brother Ting. To put it bluntly, after Wong Ting returned to the country, they could have relied on their relationship to secure at least a minor official post under him, even in the worst-case scenario.

But now... a scapegoat was needed, and the title of "traitor" had been dropped squarely on the Huang Family's head. Not only had all their previous investments amounted to nothing, but they would now be targeted for liquidation by Wong Ting.

What a disastrous loss!

Even a fool could see it now. Huang Zhendong knew that relentless retaliation from the Southern Territory Army was absolutely inevitable!

"You... you... you... Elder Shi, you've really done it now."

Huang Zhendong raised a trembling hand, unable to even vent his fury, and finally let out a defeated sigh.

Shi Hongda wore a helpless expression. "Family Head, I truly had no choice. I was poisoned first, then forced by the circumstances."

Unlike the Yin-Yang Elders, Shi Hongda genuinely considered the Huang Family his own. The Huang Family had supported him for so many years that his first instinct after coming out of his death-seclusion was to repay their kindness.

But fate had other plans.

He could only try to put a positive spin on a bad situation... perhaps leading the surrender to Xu Ke could also be considered repaying the family's kindness!

"Dad, should we say something else to Brother Ting?" Huang Sheng asked, his brow furrowed.

"Forget it." Huang Zhendong sighed again and shook his head.

He knew that in this situation, saying more was pointless. Besides, even if Wong Ting were willing to let him return, Huang Zhendong wouldn't dare go back. Who knew what other schemes Wong Ting was hatching in the shadows?

Employ men you trust; don't employ men you doubt. Once suspicion takes root, the foundation of trust collapses. After all, losing a grandmaster like Nie Yuntian was like delivering a dozen kicks to the Southern Territory Army's most vulnerable spot! If their roles were reversed, he wouldn't be able to accept one of his own men betraying him so badly either!

"Where's Xu Ke's phone number? I'll give him a call," Huang Zhendong said, having quickly made his decision.

"Here it is, Dad," Huang Sheng said, pulling out his cell phone with a complex expression.

There was a time when he considered Xu Ke an enemy on his own level. Yet now, the Huang Family was surrendering with both hands up without Xu Ke even having to attack them directly.

He was nothing compared to Xu Ke!

...

「Jincheng Hotel.」

This was a hotel under the Dapeng Business Association, which meant it was Duan Chongfeng's base of operations. At this moment, in a private room, Xu Ke and Tang Yingchang were sitting in the main seats, waiting for the two families to arrive.

"I'll be back soon. Things are almost settled." Xu Ke looked down, typing a message to Wong Qifu.

Meanwhile, Tang Yingchang was reporting, "Ye Taiqing has returned to the Ye Family. He lied and said you were dead and that Wong Ting took your body. Ye Yunfeng believed him."

"He really believed him?" Xu Ke asked, raising an eyebrow as he rinsed some bowls and chopsticks with hot water.

After Ye Taiqing had agreed to help Ye Feng, he hadn't fully sided with Xu Ke, but at least they were aligned on the goal of eliminating Ye Yunfeng. Therefore, Ye Taiqing had agreed to buy Xu Ke some time by delaying Ye Yunfeng. Xu Ke was concerned that Ye Yunfeng might sense the betrayals of the Qin and Huang Families and try to flee Tianhai early.

"That's what Ye Taiqing said," Tang Yingchang replied, hurriedly thanking Xu Ke as he took the clean dishes. "He believed it mainly because you cooperated by taking that photo."

A moment ago, Xu Ke had taken a photo of himself looking grievously wounded for Ye Taiqing to send back, making the story as convincing as possible.

"Fine. It doesn't matter whether he believes it or not, as long as he's still in Tianhai." Xu Ke, who was holding a hot water kettle, paused. After a moment of thought, a smile broke across his face.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK—

Just then, the door was knocked upon.

"Who is it?" Xu Ke asked, putting down the kettle and looking up.

"It's me!" came Huang Zhendong's voice.

"Come in, Uncle," Xu Ke said with a smile, rising to his feet.

Hearing this title, Huang Zhendong's breathing hitched for a second, and goosebumps erupted all over his skin.

Damn it. Why does that sound so grating!

Pushing the door open, Huang Zhendong, Huang Sheng, and Shi Hongda entered.

"Welcome!" Xu Ke strode forward, laughing heartily with his arms open wide. "Come, a hug! We're all family from now on."

Huang Zhendong took a deep breath, hugged Xu Ke, and forced a smile. "Yes, indeed."

Seeing Huang Zhendong's pained smile, which looked more like he was about to cry, the others couldn't bear to watch.

"Please, have a seat." Xu Ke took the initiative to pull out chairs for the three of them.

The Huang father and son acted "overwhelmed by the honor," politely refusing, even as their faces wore expressions of utter despair. If Xu Ke had acted high and mighty from the start, humiliating them from the position of a victor, they could have accepted it.

But this act... This was pure mental torture, as they had no idea how Xu Ke planned to deal with them!

Just as the members of the Huang Family sat down, there was another knock on the door.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK—

Before Xu Ke could even ask, Qin Feng's hearty laughter rang out. "Xu Ke, haha, it's me."

Xu Ke laughed. "So it's Uncle Qin! Please, come in."

The Huang father and son were speechless.

Huang Zhendong cursed inwardly. How could Qin Feng be such a spineless turtle? This morning he was ranting about killing Xu Ke, and now he's acting like this? The man is a natural at switching sides!

The moment Huang Zhendong finished his internal tirade, he saw Qin Feng enter. His eyes widened in shock, and his expression changed dramatically.

Damn it! You old sly fox! You don't play fair!

At this moment, following Qin Feng were not only Qin Jinghuan and the Yin-Yang Elders, but also ten slender women in red qipaos. Each dress featured a heart-shaped cutout at the chest, revealing tantalizing cleavage. They were stunning, with fiery figures and long, fair legs.

But Huang Zhendong knew the main point wasn't the women—it was what they were carrying. Each woman carried a case in each hand.

Twenty cases in total!

As a Family Head of many years, Huang Zhendong immediately understood Qin Feng's intentions.

This was obviously a preemptive gift-giving gambit!

As expected.

Xu Ke looked at the ten women, his gaze locking onto the cases in their hands. He raised an eyebrow with interest. "Uncle Qin, what's all this?"

"Haha! I heard from the Yin-Yang Elders that you have a fondness for antiques. A new shipment just came in, so I brought it here for you to have the first pick!" Qin Feng waved his hand grandly, booming with magnanimous laughter. "Whatever you like, take it! Take it all!"

"Don't you dare be polite with me!"