"He has repeatedly expressed his disgust for Mr. Mu, both privately and publicly, and his desire to 'eliminate' him. However... we have underestimated his determination and the ruthlessness of his methods."
Ling Yue paused, a barely perceptible difficulty in his voice. "The explosion was timed to take place at a cruise ship banquet where you and Mr. Mu were both present, in a relatively closed environment."
"The goal... is to capture you two, along with any other potential threats who might support you (such as Ye Qingliu, Gu Yuxiao, and others), in one fell swoop. By using an 'accidental' shipwreck, he can completely eliminate all the 'obstacles' and 'stains' he sees."
The ward fell into a deathly silence. The ticking of the ECG monitor was particularly piercing, like a death knell for this cruel truth.
Chao Youye's gaze was like two cold searchlights, passing over Ling Yue and fixed on the sleeping Mu Xinrong.
Grandpa...his own grandfather...actually planned this murder that almost took Xinrong away from his life completely just for the sake of that corrupt power and the ridiculous concept of "family glory" and to clear the so-called "stain" in his eyes!
A fishy and sweet taste suddenly rushed up his throat. Chao Youye clenched his teeth tightly and swallowed back the surging blood.
His right hand, which was placed on the quilt, made a slight "crackling" sound from the knuckles due to extreme anger and repression, and the blood vessels on the back of his hand bulged out like winding purple earthworms.
Time seemed to stand still, and every second felt like a century.
Finally, he spoke to Youye.
His voice was unusually calm, as calm as the ice frozen in the abyss. Without any ripples, it carried a chilling chill that froze one's soul.
"Where is he...now?"
Ling Yue answered immediately, speaking steadily, "West Mountain Villa. On the surface, it's 'resting,' but in reality... they're urgently dealing with any remaining traces. He's deployed the highest level of security, cut off most external communications, and only retained a few absolutely secure encrypted lines."
"Inside the group, his people are taking advantage of your serious injury to try to push through several key personnel changes and project approvals. Their goal is to weaken your influence and prepare for a possible subsequent takeover of power. Their actions are covert, but they can't hide from our eyes."
Chao Youye listened quietly, with no expression on her face, only the icy flame in her eyes burned deeper and colder.
Grandpa... after the devastating blow, not only did he not feel any guilt or stop, but he accelerated to clean up the traces, consolidate power, and tried to kill him while he was weak.
Mu Xinrong in the corner seemed to feel something in his sleep. He frowned slightly unconsciously, uttered a vague muttering, and shrank into the quilt, as if looking for warmth.
This subtle movement, like a stone thrown into stagnant water, instantly attracted Chao Youye's full attention.
The devastating storm in his eyes miraculously showed an extremely subtle fluctuation when it touched Mu Xinrong's sleeping profile.
His gaze lingered on Mu Xinrong's face for a long time, almost greedily.
Looking at his eyebrows that seemed particularly soft due to his deep sleep, looking at his slightly pouting lips, looking at his defenseless sleeping face... this was the man who almost disappeared forever in that cold sea because of the paranoia and viciousness of a corrupt old man.
Grandpa... Chao Zhenshan... He touched the bottom line that absolutely cannot be touched!
Chao Youye turned her head slowly, extremely slowly, and her gaze fell on Ling Yue again.
He spoke, his voice still calm, yet with a cold determination that severed all blood ties. Every word struck Ling Yue's heart clearly, like a verdict:
"Ling Yue."
"Yes, President Chao." Ling Yue straightened his back, like a sword about to be unsheathed.
"First," Chao Youye's voice was flat, as if he was arranging the most ordinary task.
"Use the 'Dark River' to completely take over the surveillance systems of Xishan Villa and all of Chao Zhenshan's properties and residences. I want his every move, every phone call, every meeting, even every breath, under my control. 24/7."
"Dark River" - that was the top intelligence network and special operations team that Chao Youye spent huge amounts of money and several years of hard work to build independently of the Chao family system. It was like a giant beast lurking under the deep sea, never surfacing and only loyal to him.
"I understand!" Ling Yue's eyes flashed and he agreed without hesitation.
"Second," Chao Youye's eyes swept across the void coldly, as if cutting something.
"Every stalker Chao Zhenshan has planted within the group, the people and projects he's trying to promote, anyone he's contacting or trying to bribe... lists, evidence, and handles. Compile them all and send them to me within three days. It must be enough to completely nail them down, making it impossible for them to stand up."
"Third," Chao Youye's voice paused slightly, and under the calm tone, a hint of bone-chilling coldness finally revealed itself.
"The death of 'Rock' was no accident. I want everyone involved, everyone who knew the inside story, everyone...who might still be alive and participated in this operation. Not a single one can be left out."
His gaze was like a concrete icicle, piercing Ling Yue: "No matter where they are, no matter what rat hole they hide in. Find them and please come back."
"Yes!" Ling Yue's voice was firm and without any hesitation.
Chao Youye leaned back slightly, as if he had expended a lot of energy.
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