Ye Boxuan gripped the medicine bottle tightly, his heart filled with turmoil. He knew that once he used this medicine, there would be no turning back. But the allure of power drew him in like a magnet, making it impossible for him to resist.
Just as he was hesitating, his phone suddenly rang. It was a text message: "If you want to rise to the top, you have to be ruthless."
Ye Boxuan's hands trembled slightly. He knew this was a crucial decision. Either relinquish power, or embark on a path of no return...
In the study, the old man looked serious as he dialed Zhang Qi's number.
The call was quickly connected, and Zhang Qi's respectful voice came from the other end: "Chairman, is there something you need?"
"Where did your boss go? I heard he hasn't been seen for a long time."
"Our boss? Him?"
"Why are you speaking so hesitantly? Just say it directly." The old man's voice was somewhat authoritative.
"Chairman, I don't know where the boss went either. I've been managing the company lately, so please just let me know if there's anything you need," Zhang Qi said firmly.
The old man remained silent for a moment, thinking that Zhang Qi was quite bold, but he didn't believe that Zhang Qi didn't know where Ye Boxuan was.
"I don't care where he went, contact him immediately and tell him I'm holding a family meeting next month and I have something important to announce." The old man hung up the phone after giving the order.
Hearing the busy tone on the phone, Zhang Qi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew, of course, where Ye Boxuan was, and he also understood the purpose of the old man's family meeting.
That evening, Ye Bosen was in his bedroom, deep in thought, when a text message came in on his phone. It was from Zhang Qi, who was conveying the old man's message.
Next month? It seems Grandpa is preparing to announce something, and I guess some people are getting anxious.
Ye Bosen looked at the text message on his phone, a cold smile creeping onto his lips.
He had long anticipated that his grandfather would convene a family meeting next month, and that this meeting would certainly be related to the selection of an heir. He knew that his other siblings were secretly vying for control of the family.
Ye Bosen replied to Zhang Qi with a "I understand" and tossed his phone aside. He didn't have much time left. The thought of leaving Xiao Qianqian so soon made him feel a little reluctant, but he couldn't drag her into it. He wanted to wait until he resolved the family conflict before coming to find her.
Meanwhile, Ye Boxuan was called out by his parents, and the family went to another private villa of his parents.
"Mom and Dad, what did you call me over for?" Ye Boxuan asked, looking at his parents whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
"We've learned that your grandfather will be turning 80 next month and will be announcing his successor. Do you have any plans?"
Don't be fooled by Ye Boxuan's parents' seemingly carefree and indifferent demeanor, always traveling the world. In reality, they have considerable ambitions. They've made a fortune in their company and have established several overseas businesses. That's why you might mistake their constant travel for leisure.
"Son, you must live up to our expectations!" Ye Boxuan's mother said anxiously. "We've worked hard all our lives, and now we're counting on you."
"Mom, don't worry, this position can only be mine this time." Ye Boxuan's eyes were firm, but in reality, he wasn't entirely confident.
"What can you do? Ye Bosen is no pushover, and your grandfather has his eye on him." The father pressed.
"Him? He's probably drinking with the King of Hell right now, isn't he?"
"What do you mean?" Ye Boxuan's father did not understand what he meant.
"I've already had him killed?"
"Killed him?" Ye Boxuan's parents were shocked, their eyes widening as they stood up.
"Yes, we killed him. He's now just a pile of bones, eaten clean by wolves and tigers."
Ye Boxuan's parents exchanged a glance; they were clearly shocked by the news.
"Son, how could you do this? This is illegal!" Ye Boxuan's father roared in a low voice.
"Dad, what are you afraid of? Anyway, no one knows it was us who did it." Ye Boxuan didn't seem to care.
"What if it gets found out?" the mother was still worried.
"No, the people I hired are very professional and will definitely not leave any clues," Ye Boxuan said confidently.
“But…” The father wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Ye Boxuan.
"Alright, Mom and Dad, don't worry. As long as Ye Bosen is dead, no one can compete with me." A ruthless glint flashed in Ye Boxuan's eyes.
Ye Boxuan's father was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Son, you should always leave yourself some room for maneuver. Don't go too far. After all, there are other people in the Ye family."
Ye Boxuan smiled dismissively. "Dad, you're just too weak. In this world, only the strong survive. If I don't do this, Ye Bosen will take everything that should belong to me."
The mother looked at Ye Boxuan with worry, "But if things are exposed, we're finished."
"Don't worry, Mom, everything will be alright," Ye Boxuan comforted her. "Once I become the heir of the Ye family, everything will be fine."
However, they didn't know that Ye Bosen hadn't died, but had been rescued. He was currently hiding in a secret place, recuperating and preparing to launch his revenge plan.
Despite their lingering concerns, Ye Boxuan's parents had no choice but to trust him after his insistence.
To ensure everything went smoothly, Ye Boxuan decided to send more people to search for Ye Bosen's whereabouts; he couldn't allow any accidents to happen.
Meanwhile, Ye Bosen was also actively plotting his revenge. He used this time to recuperate and prepare for battle. A fierce contest was about to unfold, and the fate of the Ye family would be changed as a result.
Xiao Qianqian stayed at her parents' house for more than a week, but the master on the mountain urged her to go back again, telling her that he had researched a new drug and wanted Asen to try it to see if he could recover his memory.
"Mom and Dad, I have to go back to the mountain. The old man is urging me to come back." At the dinner table, Xiao Qianqian said to her parents with great reluctance.
"Are you going back so soon?"
"Yes, Master is urging me."
"Oh dear, I really can't bear to part with you all. Ah Sen has been with us for so many days. Now that he's gone, we won't have anyone to play chess with again." The old man was very reluctant to leave, especially when he saw Ye Bosen, as if someone had taken away his beloved possession.
"Yeah, we're bored again now that Asen's gone."
Mr. Xiao also sighed.
"Uncle, Grandpa, I'll come visit you again when I have time," Ye Bosen said with a smile.
"Ah Sen, you must remember that," the old man said, looking at him.
"Yes, it's gotten so quiet at home since you all left. Your brother hasn't been around for days either," Mrs. Xiao sighed.
"Mom and Dad, Grandpa, we're not leaving and never coming back, so don't look so gloomy, smile."
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