Chen Yuqi's lips moved as if she wanted to say something more, but she found that her throat was blocked by something and she could not make any sound.

She knew Qin Yang was very strong, even stronger than she could have imagined.

But she never imagined that Qin Yang would eliminate the Sun family in such a ruthless way!

That would mean the extermination of an entire family!

A family that had been passed down for centuries simply vanished without a trace?

Just then, Chen Yuqi's phone, which was on the table, suddenly started vibrating rapidly.

The name flashing on the screen made her heart tighten again.

She is an elder in the family.

She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and answered the phone.

On the other end of the phone came the hurried and somewhat incredulous voice of an elder, who quickly recounted the earth-shattering news that had just spread throughout the capital.

The Sun family is truly gone!

A single man broke in, and the entire household was wiped out!

The message was exactly the same as what Qin Yang had just said!

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yuqi's hands were still trembling slightly.

The phone slipped from my limp fingers and fell onto the carpet with a dull thud.

She slowly raised her head and looked at Qin Yang again.

This time, her eyes were filled with complexity.

There was shock, horror, fear, and even a hint of indescribable bewilderment.

What kind of person is this man in front of me?

With a flick of the wrist, a century-old family was wiped out!

His ruthlessness, his power, and his indifference far exceeded her imagination!

At this moment, she even felt that her previous understanding of Qin Yang was so superficial and laughable.

Qin Yang looked at her distraught appearance, his eyes remaining indifferent.

He slowly stood up and walked step by step to Chen Yuqi.

Chen Yuqi subconsciously took a step back, her body tensing slightly.

Qin Yang stopped walking; the distance between the two was less than half a foot.

He reached out, his movements seemingly gentle, yet carrying an irresistible force, and gently lifted Chen Yuqi's chin, forcing her to look him in the eye.

The touch of cold fingertips on warm skin caused Chen Yuqi's body to tremble involuntarily.

Qin Yang stared into her eyes, which were filled with shock and panic, his voice low and carrying a strange meaning.

Are you satisfied with this result?

His question was like a cold awl, piercing Chen Yuqi's heart.

satisfy?

How could she possibly be satisfied?!

Chen Yuqi shook her head violently, her eyes slightly reddening, her voice choked with emotion.

No, that's not what I meant.

"I just never expected it to turn out like this..."

"I never expected...it would happen because of me..."

Her words were somewhat incoherent, but they clearly expressed the shock and a hint of guilt in her heart.

The Sun family had always coveted the Chen family and even had some ulterior motives towards her, which was one of the reasons why Qin Yang took action.

But she never imagined that the final outcome would be so tragic!

She only hoped that Qin Yang could resolve the problem, but she never expected that he would use such a radical approach to eliminate the problem completely!

This was hard for her to accept at first, and she even felt a little guilty.

Looking at her tearful appearance, Qin Yang seemed to have a faint ripple in the depths of his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

He didn't withdraw his hand; his fingertips gently caressed her smooth chin, savoring the delicate touch.

The atmosphere suddenly became strangely tense.

Just then, Chen Yuqi's phone rang again at an inopportune moment.

This time, the screen showed the current head of the Chen family, her grandfather.

As if she had found a lifeline, Chen Yuqi quickly broke free from Qin Yang's hand, bent down to pick up her phone, took a few deep breaths to calm herself down, and then answered the call.

"grandfather."

On the other end of the phone came the calm yet undeniably excited and solemn voice of the Chen family patriarch.

"Yuqi, you must already know about the Sun family's affairs."

“Yes, Grandpa,” Chen Yuqi replied softly.

"The waters of the capital are turning murky. But there is opportunity in crisis. With the Sun family gone, the void they leave behind needs to be filled."

The head of the Chen family paused for a moment before continuing.

"The family has decided to send you to Ninghai, the capital of Hai Province."

“The Sun family has been operating in Hai Province for many years and has many businesses. Now that they are leaderless, it is the perfect time for our Chen family to intervene.”

"Go to Ninghai, take command, and fully take over the Sun family's industries and influence in Hai Province."

"Your family will give you their full support!"

The Chen family patriarch's tone left no room for doubt, clearly indicating that this was a decision made after discussions among the entire family's top leadership.

Chen Yuqi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

Going to Ninghai?

To take over the Sun family's businesses?

This task was undoubtedly important, and it also demonstrated the family's trust in and nurturing of her.

but……

She subconsciously turned her head and looked at Qin Yang beside her.

Moonlight streamed through the window lattice, illuminating Qin Yang's sharply defined profile and outlining a near-perfect, aloof silhouette.

He simply stood there quietly, yet he exuded an aura of dominance over the world.

The thought of leaving the capital and heading to the unfamiliar Ninghai, facing various challenges and dangers alone, suddenly filled Chen Yuqi with a strong sense of reluctance.

She didn't know if this reluctance stemmed from fear of the unknown or from not wanting to leave the man who brought her endless awe yet inexplicably a sense of peace.

After a moment of silence, Chen Yuqi gently bit her lower lip, as if she had made up her mind.

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