Even if we're not related by blood, she's still my sister, so naturally I wouldn't push her into a fire pit.
In a couple of days, I will send people to handle this, and while I'm at it, I will have our people replace Mo Han's people and put the Zheng family mother and son under surveillance.
Although Mo Han is one of our own, it's not good to keep bothering him.
As for the mother and son, as long as they live peacefully, I won't bother with them, since the culprit Zheng Cheng has already been punished. But if they show no remorse, I naturally won't spare them.”
The old man looked at Dongfang Yi and nodded in agreement.
This grandson truly lives up to his choice as successor; his conduct and other aspects are very similar to his own when he was young.
This is also why he recognized him as his successor very early on.
Suddenly, the old man seemed to remember something and asked, "Now that your second uncle's matter is settled, what are you going to do about his widow and Die'er?"
Thinking of Tong Shuirong's face that day, Old Master Dongfang couldn't help but chuckle.
He didn't know whether that was her true nature all along, or whether her personality had suddenly changed because of Ye Lei's death.
But no matter which one it was, he couldn't bring himself to call his daughter-in-law "daughter-in-law".
As for inquiring about the whereabouts of the mother and son, it was only out of consideration for Dongfang Yelei, whom he had raised for over forty years—a son who was not his biological son but was treated like one.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have secretly left his wife behind and come here late at night while she was asleep.
Unbeknownst to the old man, the old lady had already regained consciousness the moment he stood up, though she did not call out to him.
After so many years of marriage, how could the old lady not know what he was thinking? She just didn't want to expose him.
Dongfang Yi pondered for a moment before speaking, "Let's listen to Grandma's advice and give them enough money to live on for the rest of their lives, then send them abroad. Let them take all the assets under Second Uncle's name with them, and I'll send someone to take care of things abroad."
As for staying, there's no need for that.
As the saying goes, those who are not of our race may have different hearts, and the Dongfang family must never repeat the same mistakes.
That night, the hatred in my second aunt's eyes for the Dongfang family was already very obvious.
If things really come to that point in the end, it's not something he wants to see.
The old man nodded. "Yes, alright, I'll leave this matter to you. This is the last thing I can do for Ye Lei and his father."
"I will, Grandpa."
Just then, a commotion arose at the door.
It stands out especially clearly in the silent night.
Dongfang Yi and the old man exchanged a glance, and then went out together.
Just then, the door to the next room suddenly opened.
Dongfang Yi turned his head and saw Ding Yi and Shu Xin standing at the door in their pajamas.
A cool night breeze blew by, and the two of them shivered involuntarily.
Upon seeing the old man, the two first nodded slightly in greeting, and then Ding Yi turned to Dongfang Yi and asked, "What happened?"
Dongfang Yi: "I don't know, I'm just about to go and see."
Ding Yi quickly replied, "I'll go with you."
After saying that, she seemed to realize it was inappropriate and didn't dare to look Dongfang Yi in the eye.
Dongfang Yi was stunned for a moment, then reacted and said, "It's late and a bit cold. You should get some rest. I'll go check on things."
Looking at Ding Yi's thin pajamas, Dongfang Yi frowned slightly.
If it weren't for the fact that his grandfather was still there, he would have wanted to go up and put his coat on her.
Seeing that Dongfang Yi said this, Ding Yi did not insist any further and nodded, saying, "Okay, then be careful."
Suddenly, she caught the old man's peeking gaze from the side, and she immediately felt a little flustered.
Fortunately, Dongfang Yi spoke up, "Let's go in."
Ding Yi then hurriedly closed the door.
The old man watched the two interact with great satisfaction and said to Dongfang Yi, "Ding Yi is a good girl. Cherish her and try to help the Dongfang family have children as soon as possible."
Dongfang Yi said, "Of course I know. As for having children and grandchildren, it's too early to say."
Without waiting for the old man to speak, he strode towards the door.
The old man watched his retreating figure, muttered, "You brat," and finally shook his head helplessly.
Upon opening the door, Dongfang Yi saw the people negotiating at the entrance.
He knew that the man was from the Dongfang family's patrol team.
He then spoke, "Cheng Fei."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Fei immediately stopped speaking and turned to look at him.
Then, he quickly walked up to him and said, "Young Master."
Then, seeing the late-arriving Old Master Dongfang, he said, "Master, the Second Miss has discovered that the Second Madam is preparing to poison the well."
...
When Dongfang Yi followed Cheng Fei to the well, the first thing he heard was Tong Shuirong's vile curses.
"You treacherous wretch! I raised you all these years, and in the end you help outsiders against your own mother! You'll die a horrible death! You'll get your retribution!"
"..."
Upon hearing the news, Cheng Fei rushed over and found himself unable to bear listening to these harsh words for a moment.
He had no idea how much mental fortitude the second young lady, as the person involved, needed to endure such foul language.
He subconsciously looked at Dongfang Die, only to see her sitting there blankly, as if she couldn't hear him.
Indeed, that was the case; at this moment, Dongfang Die was completely disappointed.
She couldn't find the will to live, and she didn't know where her future lay.
Both Dongfang Yi and the old man frowned as they watched this scene, and then walked up to the two of them.
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