As he walked toward the study, Grandpa Ye's expression grew increasingly solemn.
His premonition grew increasingly ominous.
Is it possible that the truth will be exposed soon?!
Actually, from the very beginning, when the bald man said the words "family heirloom," Grandpa Ye Chen sensed that something was wrong.
Although he was scammed out of over a billion yuan, the bald man said he would let them go if he produced his family heirloom.
This is very unreasonable.
First, whose family heirloom is worth billions?
Let alone ordinary families, even for many wealthy people in Linhai City, a family heirloom, no matter what kind of antique it is, is unlikely to be worth billions.
Moreover, if someone really comes to collect the debt and gets pushed to the limit and can't get the money, they might immediately take everything from the villa.
But this bald man didn't agree; instead, he specifically wanted some kind of family heirloom.
The first point is about "family heirlooms," but there are other unreasonable things that follow.
So when Xiao Chen actually gave him a check for over a billion dollars, the bald man didn't show any ecstatic joy after receiving the check.
Even when the bald man first saw the check, he hesitated for a moment and showed a hint of regret.
This is unreasonable.
You know, no matter which creditor it is, if the debtor voluntarily repays the money, and even gives more, wouldn't they be happy?!
Who would be unhappy after receiving money?
These two points made Grandpa Ye realize that something serious had happened.
The secret he's kept hidden for decades is probably about to be exposed.
"Why........"
With a long sigh, Grandpa walked into the villa.
Ye Chen was somewhat surprised when his grandfather called him to the study, but he followed him closely.
After entering the study, Ye Chen subconsciously closed the door.
Grandpa sat at his desk, lost in thought.
He hesitated. Was he really going to tell Xiao Chen the big secret he had kept hidden in his heart for decades, a secret he hadn't even dared to tell his wife?
What if Xiaochen gets implicated?
If this matter were to be made public, it would likely cause a huge uproar throughout the entire capital!
The shock level of this news, and the impact it will have, is something even Grandpa Ye Chen can't say for sure.
More importantly, if this news gets out, their whole family could be in danger if they're not careful!
This is why Grandpa was unwilling to tell Ye Chen or other relatives.
If Xiaochen were still an ordinary college student today, no matter what, even if he died, his grandfather would never tell anyone about this.
For the safety of his family, he will probably take the secret to the grave.
But things are different now. Xiao Chen has suddenly risen to prominence and become a big shot.
"Xiao Chen, how's your business in Shanghai going?"
Grandpa asked meaningfully.
He wanted to see how Xiao Chen was doing.
If he is strong enough and poses no risk to Xiao Chen, he will reveal this shocking secret.
Because he wasn't often by Xiaochen's side, Grandpa wasn't quite sure how Xiaochen was doing.
Grandpa estimated that Xiao Chen's net worth should be over 100 billion, but he didn't know the exact figure.
To put it simply, if Xiao Chen's net worth is only one or two hundred billion, then forget it, it's far from enough.
If Grandpa really tells Xiaochen what happened, Xiaochen will also be in danger, which is the last thing Grandpa wants to see.
Startled by his grandfather's question, Ye Chen fell into thought.
"Let me put it this way, Grandpa, in Shanghai, even the heads of the most powerful families in Shanghai have to treat me with utmost respect."
Ye Chen thought for a moment and then answered.
"Even the heads of wealthy families in Shanghai have to treat each other with utmost respect?"
Grandpa was somewhat surprised by Ye Chen's answer.
Xiao Chen's strength was much greater than he had imagined.
While the wealthy families in Shanghai may not be as powerful as those in Beijing, they are still considered quite formidable among the wealthy families nationwide.
Since that's the case...
Grandpa hesitated for a moment before making his decision.
In front of Ye Chen, Grandpa slowly opened the mysterious hidden compartment on the desk.
Then, Grandpa carefully took out a sandalwood box that looked weathered and worn.
Ye Chen was taken aback when he saw the sandalwood box, which was filled with a sense of melancholy and mystery.
Ye Chen had acquired top-tier appraisal skills from the game, and just by looking at it from a distance, he was certain that the sandalwood box in his grandfather's hand was no ordinary item.
It is probably the most precious, rarest and finest piece of top-grade rosewood that I have ever seen in real life.
Adding to the lifelike carvings, Ye Chen estimated that this sandalwood box alone could enable a bunch of people to achieve financial freedom.
This wasn't something I gave to my grandfather.
When did Grandpa acquire such a precious antique?
Grandpa gently placed the sandalwood box on the table, and then took out a key from another secret place.
"Xiao Chen, here you go."
After receiving the key, Grandpa did not open the sandalwood box himself, but handed the key to Ye Chen.
Grandpa's meaning was clear: he wanted Ye Chen to open it himself and see what was inside.
Ye Chen nodded, took the key from his grandfather's hand, and slowly stepped forward.
Ye Chen was extremely curious about the contents of the sandalwood box.
What treasure could possibly be inside?!
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