Aunt Zhou felt a pang of regret. If Zhou Yi hadn't publicly acknowledged his status as the Zhou family's heir, would he have avoided these dangers?

Aunt Zhou had heard Grandma Zhou talk about the mysterious killer's deeds many times. She knew that the mysterious killer had a powerful background. At that time, Grandma Zhou used all her resources to save Zhou Yi.

But now, Grandma Zhou's influence has long since faded as she remains in the hospital in a state of life and death uncertainty.

Aunt Zhou was afraid... afraid that she couldn't protect Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi looked up and saw the worry in Aunt Zhou's eyes. He decided to keep it from her for now, as things weren't that bad yet: "Don't worry, Auntie."

"I just have a bad feeling lately. There were those online incidents, and now that they've been resolved, the shampoo has become a hot seller. I'm afraid some people will be jealous."

That's why I reminded you to hire more bodyguards when you go out.

"After all, it's always good to have more security measures. Besides, the Zhou family doesn't lack the money to hire bodyguards."

Although Zhou Yi said this, Aunt Zhou was still not entirely at ease. She knew that Zhou Yi was not one to speak casually.

Something must have happened recently for him to remind me.

But since Zhou Yi didn't say anything, Aunt Zhou didn't ask. She nodded and kept Zhou Yi's words firmly in mind: "Okay, I'll hire a few more bodyguards tomorrow."

“I don’t see that you have any useful bodyguards around you, so I’ll hire a few for you.”

Zhou Yi shook his head. His bodyguards had already met the mysterious killer face-to-face, so he no longer needed to hide their presence.

"No need, my grandmother left me some bodyguards from overseas."

"They have been protecting me in the shadows for the past few years."

Upon hearing that Grandma Zhou had left bodyguards for Zhou Yi, Aunt Zhou's worry vanished, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

My respect for Grandma Zhou grew even stronger.

Although Grandma Zhou was a woman, she was decisive and flexible, truly a master strategist. It turns out that she had planned so much for Zhou Yi many years ago.

Just as Aunt Zhou was about to say something to Zhou Yi, her phone suddenly rang in the living room.

Aunt Zhou picked up her phone and answered the call.

A moment later, Aunt Zhou's expression changed drastically, and she instructed the person on the phone: "Go and find out the information first."

"I'll be back at the company right away."

Seeing that Aunt Zhou's expression turned quite unpleasant after receiving the call, Zhou Yi sat quietly to the side and waited for her to hang up before asking:

"Auntie, has something happened at the company again?"

"I'll take you back to the company."

When Zhou Yi heard her say she was going back to the company, he got up and walked out with Aunt Zhou.

The driver pulled the car outside, and after the two got in, Aunt Zhou told Zhou Yi, "My secretary just called me and said there are some documents coming down from above."

They said our company's products were substandard and needed to be thoroughly inspected.

"During the inspection, all of the company's collaborations must be temporarily suspended."

"This isn't just a factory shutdown for inspection anymore; it's all projects, all collaborations! I really can't understand who's targeting the Zhou family!"

After hearing this, Zhou Yi felt a chill run through his body, so cold that he shivered.

The implications are self-evident!

If this was indeed an official order, then Aunt Zhou's phone would be ringing off the hook the very next day—no, even before tonight.

The next issues are problems such as partners terminating cooperation, withdrawing investment, and banks demanding repayment.

Business people have keen intuition. As soon as the Zhou Group is targeted by the authorities, everyone's first thought is to escape as soon as possible, sever ties with the Zhou Group, and even kick it while it's down if necessary.

Before their car even arrived at the Zhou Group, someone had already started calling Aunt Zhou, dropping all pretense and saying their first words were to withdraw their investment and terminate the cooperation.

Despite Aunt Zhou's repeated attempts to dissuade her, it was to no avail.

"Which deity has your Zhou family offended? To have been dealt such a severe blow by the higher-ups, how many of you can expect to escape unscathed?"

"If you're going to die, don't drag me down with you. I still have a family to support."

"Mr. Zhou, I'm sorry, I'll have my lawyer go to your Zhou Group tomorrow to discuss the withdrawal of investment."

"Beep...beep..."

Zhou Yi sat next to her and listened to the entire conversation between Aunt Zhou and her on the phone.

After the car arrived at the Zhou Group, Zhou Yi and his companion took the elevator to the top floor of the building.

The secretary and several of Aunt Zhou's confidants were already waiting for the two at the company. As soon as they arrived, the secretary introduced them to the problems currently facing the Zhou Group.

"President Zhou, I have investigated and confirmed that the document was indeed issued from above."

"The company's current situation is not very optimistic..."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhou's heart sank. She told herself to calm down, as she already knew the news about the document was true on her way here.

After all, some investors have already withdrawn their funds.

Those investors have sharp eyes and ears; their information must be true.

After calming down, Aunt Zhou led everyone to the conference room for a meeting, demanding that they come up with a solution to the company's problems.

Zhou Yi walked to the side, thought for a moment, and then took out his phone to call his godfather.

The call was answered quickly.

Before Zhou Yi could speak, his godfather's voice came through: "Xiao Yi, sigh, I know why you're calling."

"All I can tell you is that this is a document from Kyoto."

“Unlike the private documents last time, this time it’s official documents, and even I didn’t help you.”

Zhou Yi was shocked to hear this. Even his godfather couldn't help him? Had the other side's power become so terrifying?!

Is it really impossible for the Zhou Group to reverse this situation?

Kyoto! It’s Kyoto again!

Zhou Yi had already guessed that it must have been done by the mysterious murderer!

Zhou Yi couldn't understand why a powerful and influential person from Kyoto would specifically come to Luzhou to target the Zhou family, especially since they had no prior grudges against each other!

besides--

Why resort to assassination when the other side could easily crush the Zhou family with one hand?

Previously it was always assassination... No, this time it's not! This time, the other side has clearly used its open forces.

It was all like a fog, with all the doubts hidden in unseen places.

"Godfather, isn't there any other way?"

"Does this mean the Zhou family is utterly powerless to fight back?" Zhou Yi asked, unwilling to give up.

His godfather held a high position, so naturally he had more experience and a broader perspective than him.

Perhaps he has some good ideas.

Unexpectedly, after he asked the question with a glimmer of hope, he actually received guidance from his godfather: "There is a way."

"Do you remember the last time you came here, you met that leader Yang from Kyoto?"

"He holds a high-ranking official position in Kyoto, perhaps... he can help you."