"Chen Zhengyi is still the same as before." Xia Hanyue breathed a sigh of relief: "He's cunning and despicable enough."

“He’s going to take over the Chen family business in the future. How can he not be shrewd and ruthless?” Ye Xingchen smiled slightly. “Compared to his brother, his methods are quite formidable.”

"However, his son is much worse than him. I really don't know if he is his biological son."

"That's not necessarily true. Your father's little fangirl, Bai Yingyun, although she doesn't like Chen Zhengyi, is still well-educated and a lady from a respectable family." Xia Hanyue said with a smile, "She probably wouldn't cheat on Chen Zhengyi."

"Alright, I'll get someone to handle this. Let's go." Xia Hanyue waved her hand, picked up the phone, and called someone to come and deal with the body.

In the luxurious clubhouse, Chen Zhengyi received a report from his subordinate: "President Chen, two experts from the Xuan Yang Sect are dead."

"Both of them are gone?" Chen Zhengyi was not surprised.

"Yes, according to intelligence, kill in one strike." Chen Jin nodded.

"Ye Xingchen, you are indeed not as simple as you seem on the surface," Chen Zhengyi murmured. "Your strength is probably even slightly greater than that of a Grandmaster of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm."

"President Chen, Ye Xingchen is a menace. If we keep him around, he'll become a major threat to us sooner or later. We should get rid of him as soon as possible to prevent future problems," Chen Jin said in a low voice.

"Heh, I noticed this kid when he first came to Yanjing," Chen Zhengyi sneered. "Back then, I already knew he would become a major threat to us."

"Unfortunately, I was still thinking about the life-saving grace I owed Ye Jinyu at that time, so I didn't kill him. As a result, he has now grown to the point where he can threaten us."

“It’s not too late to deal with him now.” Chen Jin raised his head, a sharp glint in his eyes: “I’m willing to share Mr. Chen’s burdens.”

“No need. His strength is too great. Let the family intervene.” Chen Zhengyi said calmly, “Grandpa has been cultivating in the Xuan Yang Sect for more than 20 years.”

“There are many experts in the Xuan Yang Sect, so they are not afraid of this kid. I want to see what kind of waves he can make in Yanjing.”

"Yes, please feel free to give any instructions, Mr. Chen." Chen Jin nodded, and the cold light in his eyes gradually faded.

“That’s not what I’m worried about right now.” Chen Zhengyi paced back and forth in the room. “The old man is over seventy, less than ten years away from turning seventy.”

"Logically speaking, he should be looking for the next head of the family by now, but so far, he has not shown any intention of stepping down."

“The old man has recently taken a great liking to Chen Liang from the second son’s family, and has even entrusted him with several important projects recently,” Chen Jin said. “This is not a good sign.”

"Is that so?" Chen Zhengyi's gaze gradually sharpened, and he murmured, "The second son is useless, but he did give birth to a good son."

“If I were the old man, I would consider not only the present, but also the future of the Chen family, so…”

Chen Zhengyi paused here, his gaze gradually sharpening. He knew in his heart that the old man would probably have to find a way to restrain him.

The second son's son, Chen Liang, is indeed a talented individual, and he may pose a threat to me in the future.

“Mr. Chen, if you have any thoughts, you can tell me directly.” Chen Jin saw through Chen Zhengyi’s inner thoughts.

"Chen Jin, you are the person I trust the most." The coldness in Chen Zhengyi's eyes gradually disappeared: "But some things really can't be rushed. You go down first, let me think about the future."

"Yes." Chen Jin nodded, bowed slightly, and then withdrew.

At a private hospital, Chen Roujin had completed a comprehensive examination.

Bai Yingyun stayed with her, and an attending physician was talking to her about Chen Roujin's condition.

Chen Hao stood to the side, his head wrapped in bandages. The atmosphere between the brother and sister in the same hospital room was somewhat awkward.

"Ms. Bai, your daughter's condition is not serious. She should be fine after being observed here and getting plenty of rest." The doctor looked at a series of test results and confirmed that Chen Roujin was alright.

"Then why hasn't she said a word until now? What's going on?" Bai Yingyun looked at her daughter, who was staring at the ceiling and not saying a word, with some worry.

"Haven't she always been like this?" Chen Hao scoffed. "She's had a tendency toward schizophrenia since she was a child, you know that."

"Can you shut up?" Bai Yingyun frowned. "She's your sister, and now she's being bullied. Instead of protecting her, you, as her brother, are just making sarcastic remarks?"

Chen Hao stopped talking, but the thought of Ye Xingchen filled him with anger.

"Ms. Bai and Ms. Chen's cases do indeed require further consultation with a psychiatrist," the doctor said softly. "Her current silence could be due to a mental health issue, but it could also simply be an emotional one. Don't be too anxious."

"Okay, I understand, thank you, doctor." Bai Yingyun nodded slightly.

After seeing the doctor off, Bai Yingyun looked worried as she looked at the brother and sister.

"Don't worry, I'm mentally fine." Chen Roujin suddenly smiled and slowly sat up straight.

"Roujin, are you really alright?" Bai Yingyun was slightly taken aback.

“Actually, Chen Hao is right. I do have schizophrenia.” Chen Roujin said slowly, “It’s a miracle that I haven’t developed into a mental illness by now.”

"Roujin, if you feel unwell anywhere, tell your mother. Please don't do this, okay?" Bai Yingyun asked with a worried expression.

"Heh, what do I look like?" Chen Roujin stared at Bai Yingyun somewhat nervously: "Don't you know why I've become like this?"

"I..." Bai Yingyun was struck dumb, standing there speechless.

Suddenly, Chen Roujin ripped off her clothes, even her underwear, and took off her pants before getting off the bed.

"You..." Bai Yingyun hurriedly tried to wrap the bed sheet around her, but she pushed her away.

"Look, how did these wounds come about?" Chen Roujin grabbed Bai Yingyun and showed her the wounds on her back, thighs, and lower abdomen.

These wounds included burns, cuts, and those caused by pinching with fingernails.

Bai Yingyun's eyes were red, and she turned her head away, unwilling to look at the wounds.

"These wounds all come from you, my dear mother." Chen Roujin smiled sweetly, but there was an undisguised fierceness in her tone.