There was a long silence on the other end of the phone.
It took Chu Wuyang's fingertips so long that they almost left marks on the edge of the sofa.
Finally, Chen Guang spoke, his voice lower and tinged with reluctance.
"How shall I address you?"
Yang Jinchu: Surname Yang
Chen Guang: "...Mr. Yang, right?"
Chen Guang: "What you said makes sense, but this matter... is not something I can decide alone."
His tone shifted, losing its previous arrogance and becoming more cautious and evasive.
"Although I am now the person in charge of the Chen family, the old man in the family has not completely relinquished his power yet."
"Jin Xian, well, he was just a minor celebrity who got noticed at first, and he was stubborn and disobedient. He wasn't a big shot. Normally, I wouldn't have bothered with this. With just one word from you, things might have been over."
But this time—
He paused for a moment, seemingly weighing his words, before continuing.
“My father has already set the tone. Even if I want to give him face, I can’t act on my own, can I?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Jinchu's lips curled into a faint smile.
"Are you worried about the Jin family?"
He calmly countered with a question.
His tone was not aggressive at all, but it carried an undeniable air of composure.
Chen Guang did not deny it.
He simply exhaled silently.
Yang Jinchu continued,
"Everything in the Jin family is managed by Old Master Jin."
"But do you know that Old Master Jin has wanted Jingmin to return to the Jin family for more than just a day or two?"
"You think that by beating Mrs. Jingmin's brother like this, you're helping the Jin family?"
"No—you are provoking the Jin family!"
His voice deepened, carrying a barely perceptible hint of coldness.
"Because by helping the Jin family now, you're also adding to Jing Min's chances of returning to the Jin family—and when he really goes back... he'll be the head of the Jin family. Provoking him now is provoking the future head of the Jin family."
"To put it more bluntly, do you think Jing Min, when he becomes the head of the Jin family, won't use you as a sacrifice for his cause?"
The moment the words landed,
There was a hissing sound on the other end of the phone.
Some people visibly gasped.
Chen Guang fell silent, as if he had truly been struck by those words.
Yes, what if what the other party said is true?
He originally thought this "show of force" was a way of doing favors for the Jin family and an opportunity to get revenge on Xia Jingmin.
But if Jing Min really returns to the Jin family, this matter might become the first step for him to "clear obstacles to his rise to power".
Thinking of this, Chen Guang lowered his voice, his tone becoming more tentative and conciliatory.
"This matter... how about this, I'll talk to my father about it?"
"How about we schedule a time? Tomorrow afternoon?"
"You've come all this way, so let us show you some hospitality. Let's talk face to face."
"Don't worry, I can't really kill that kid myself."
His tone was no longer as arrogant as before.
More often than not, they are exploring the bottom line and trying to maneuver.
Yang Jinchu didn't agree immediately, but only glanced at Chu Wuyang beside her.
It was as if they were asking for her opinion.
Jing Min, sitting not far away, remained silent throughout, simply crossing his arms with a somber expression.
It was as if he was watching every drop of blood that Chen Guang had scattered from afar.
He remembered these shameful debts.
Chu Wuyang nodded, and Yang Jinchu responded to Chen Guang.
After the phone call ended, the room fell into a brief silence.
Chu Wuyang immediately stood up and thanked him repeatedly.
"Ah Jin, thank you so much... if it weren't for you—"
Before she could finish speaking, Jing Min behind her gave a cold shout.
"It seems the boss's influence isn't very effective either."
The contempt and sarcasm in his tone were undisguised, like a dull knife slowly cutting through the atmosphere.
Yang Jinchu didn't respond, but simply lowered her eyes and smiled faintly, as if she was used to this person's sarcastic remarks.
Chu Wuyang tugged at Jing Min's sleeve.
However, she looked up at Yang Jinchu, somewhat puzzled.
"Yeah...why didn't you just reveal your identity as the boss?"
"Chen Guangming clearly sensed that you were someone important. If the boss had really intervened, would they still have dared to put on such a show?"
Yang Jinchu glanced at her, his gaze as gentle as ever, as if he could tolerate anything.
He disregarded Jing Min's rudeness and patiently explained,
"We made this call just to test the waters."
He changed the subject, glanced at Jing Min, and spoke calmly.
"Since Old Master Jin has intervened, the Chen family's words no longer count."
"In other words, no one's face matters unless Old Master Jin speaks up himself."
"I actually guessed this a long time ago."
His tone softened.
"There's no need to reveal the boss's identity—the real trump card is always revealed last."
"If I keep it now, it can still accompany you to negotiations,"
"Otherwise, they would definitely inform Old Master Jin, and the whole plan would change. Playing the game with Old Master Jin really requires careful planning, taking one step at a time."
At this point, he sighed softly, his tone becoming somewhat heavy.
"Jin Xian is really unlucky. Chen Guang has a bad temper and is obviously taking his anger out on him."
Upon hearing this, Jing Min frowned. What did that mean? Was he stirring things up?
He patiently opened the door, walked out with a cold face, and didn't even say hello.
The door slammed shut.
Silence fell in the room once again.
Chu Wuyang looked at the door panel, said nothing, only lowered her head, her fingers lightly twisting the hem of her clothes, her eyes full of self-reproach.
"It's all my fault... He suffered this undeserved misfortune."
She murmured softly.
Yang Jinchu's heart tightened. She had been so focused on Yin Yang that she hadn't expected to feel guilty instead.
He quickly offered words of comfort, his tone as gentle yet firm as ever.
"Yangyang, don't think like that."
"Jin Xian will never blame you."
"Besides, if you really want to get to the bottom of this, the main reason isn't you at all."
He paused, his voice as gentle as spring water.
"I'll go to the Chen family with you tomorrow. Don't worry, nothing will happen."
"Chen Guang, like Jin Bolin, can't grasp the deeper implications,"
"He already had a grudge against Jing Min, and he provoked him first, and now he's even attacked him,"
"Even if he outwardly sides with Old Master Jin, after my reminder, he will definitely go back to verify,"
"The series of things Old Master Jin did to get Jing Min back into the Jin family are no secret; a little investigation would reveal it,"
"Chen Guang wouldn't be so foolish as to lead himself to his death,"
"Once he verifies it, as long as he wants to save his life, he might outwardly obey Old Master Jin, but secretly he'll let things slide."
A glimmer of hope flashed in Chu Wuyang's eyes, and he asked softly,
"real?"
Yang Jinchu chuckled and nodded, "You can trust me."
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