The Chen family in the capital.

In the living room.

An elderly man with high cheekbones and deep-set eyes, over sixty years old, was pacing anxiously back and forth.

At that moment, Xiao Wenwei came in from outside.

Upon seeing this, the old man hurriedly went to greet him and asked in a forceful tone, "Daughter, what did your son-in-law say? Did he agree to explicitly designate Xiao Kai as his heir?"

Xiao Wenwei sat down and said calmly, "I did say it, but it was ambiguous, so it was practically the same as not saying anything at all!"

Xiao Yinshan frowned upon hearing this, then asked again, "Did you tell him about your brother's murder?"

Xiao Wenwei said, "I told you!"

Xiao Yinshan pressed further, "What was his reaction? Did he fly into a rage and want to make an example of Chen Yun, or did he side with that little beast?"

Xiao Wenwei shook her head: "No, his attitude toward this matter is also ambiguous. Moreover, he has his eye on the port terminal that China Overseas is about to build and wants to take over the port operation rights. He is preparing to go to China Overseas in person."

Xiao Yinshan said suspiciously, "I'm afraid that talking about business is just a pretense, and that you really want to bring back Chen Yun's remnants."

Xiao Wenwei picked up the tea on the table, took a small sip, and sneered, "The Chen family has basically been replaced by my people. The senior executives in the company are all people I promoted. Even most of the old guys on the board of directors have expressed their support for me."

"If he wants to bring Chen Yun back, I don't mind tearing off the mask of civility with him and going to war with him head-on. Then we'll see who comes out on top."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yinshan quickly looked around and, finding no servants nearby, lowered his voice and said, "Daughter, don't say such things casually. Be careful, walls may have ears."

"Also, although you have acquired a lot of shares from Rulong over the years and have gained the support of many shareholders, your chances of winning are very high."

"But the safest way is to outlive Rulong and take all the assets."

"Besides, Rulong is currently seriously ill and doesn't have many years left to live. If we break ties with him now, we'll only increase the uncertainty!"

Xiao Wenwei said calmly, "Dad, don't worry. Unless he insists on bringing Chen Yun back to inherit the family business, I won't break ties with him. This is the worst-case scenario."

Xiao Yinshan nodded.

Xiao Wenwei said, "Since he insists on going to Zhonghai, I can't just sit idly by. While he's away in Zhonghai, I'll take the opportunity to clean up the old employees who are loyal to him in the company and increase my control over the company. I'll also try to win over those old guys on the board of directors and get their unwavering support."

Xiao Yinshan sneered, "This morning I sent the four great generals of the Xiao family to Zhonghai to avenge your brother."

"Judging by the time, the four of them should have arrived in Zhonghai by now."

"If everything goes smoothly, when Chen Rulong arrives in Zhonghai, he will only find Chen Yun's cold corpse."

...

midnight.

On a roadside bench outside Zhonghai Airport.

Chen Yun was sitting alone in a chair, smoking.

He was wearing a white shirt, black trousers, and black leather shoes.

The moonlight cast shadows on his face, making him appear both handsome and dark, like a combination of angel and devil against the backdrop of swirling smoke.

Chen Yun flicked his cigarette ash and said coldly, "Since you're here, stop hiding and come out!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

A figure emerged from the darkness from all sides.

The four men were tall and dressed in black, almost completely blending into the night. Each of them exuded a chilling aura, like ferocious beasts.

The four of them are the Four Heavenly Kings of the Xiao family.

They were ordered to kill Chen Yun and avenge Xiao Wenbing.

At that moment, the four of them exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat surprised and doubtful.

The four of them were all highly trained experts who had been hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to attack Chen Yun.

But I didn't expect them to not make a move yet!

Chen Yun discovered it.

The four were somewhat surprised, and their contempt for Chen Yun lessened, replaced by a greater degree of wariness.

"Are you the henchmen of the Chen family, or the lackeys of the Xiao family?"

Chen Yun slowly exhaled a smoke ring and casually asked.

Among the four burly men, the pockmarked man at the head sneered, "All you need to know is that we're here to avenge Mr. Xiao Wenbing. As for whether we're from the Chen family or the Xiao family, does it matter?"

Although they were members of the Xiao family, they believed that Xiao Wenwei would soon take full control of the Chen family.

After Chen Rulong died.

Even the Chen family belongs to Xiao Wenwei. When the two families are merged, there will be no distinction between the Chen family and the Xiao family.

Chen Yun glanced at the four people in front of him and said calmly, "There is a difference. If you are from the Chen family, perhaps your background can save you once; if you are dogs of the Xiao family, then there is only one fate tonight: death!"

Back when Chen Yun's mother was the matriarch of the Chen family, she was well-loved by everyone in the family.

When Chen Yun's mother passed away, he had no money for her burial. It was only through the secret fundraising efforts of some of the old servants in the Chen family that he was able to afford to bury his mother.

Therefore, when Chen Yun took action against people from the Chen family, he would always ask questions first to avoid harming his old friends.

The four powerful figures laughed upon hearing Chen Yun's words; it was a cold laugh.

The leader of the Four Great Vajras, with a pockmarked face, sneered, "Sorry, we were sent by Master Xiao to take your life and avenge Mr. Xiao Wenbing. So you'd better bring out all your hidden skills. Tonight, either you die or we die."

After saying that, he winked at his three companions, and the four of them prepared to work together to kill Chen Yun.

But just then...

A cold, aloof female voice rang out: "You four lackeys of the Xiao family are not worth my young master's attention!"

The four guardian deities were startled by the sudden sound and all looked in the direction from which it came.

Chen Yun also slowly turned his head.

At the airport exit, a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair, delicate features, and a tall figure walked towards them with a cold expression.

Upon seeing the woman, Chen Yun's expression immediately softened, his starry eyes filled with joy and deep emotion.

The beautiful woman in front of him was Long Pingting, an orphan adopted by his mother years ago. She received various skills training from a young age and was groomed to be his future housekeeper.

Strictly speaking, Long Pingting was his maid.

However, he grew up with Long Pingting since childhood, and they learned skills such as playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting together.

After years of being master and servant, they've become like siblings!

In Chen Yun's heart, Long Pingting was not only his maid, but also his family and his sister.

However, before her mother passed away, she quietly sent Long Pingting to Hong Kong to develop her career, which was actually to leave Chen Yun a way out outside.

After his mother passed away, Chen Yun fell into hardship and lost contact with Long Pingting.

It wasn't until a few years ago that Chen Yun was able to reconnect with Long Pingting through his connections in the military.

However, the two only communicated by phone and never actually met in person.

It wasn't until tonight that the two, who had been separated for many years, finally saw each other again.

The four powerful figures stared at the long-haired, aloof woman before them with suspicion and disbelief. The pockmarked leader shouted, "What did you just say?"

Long Pingting said coldly, "I'm telling you, none of you are worthy of my young master's help. You don't even have the right to die at my young master's hands!"

The Four Heavenly Kings were both shocked and furious upon hearing this.