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The King cast a lingering glance at Wang Ma before slowly opening his mouth to speak, "What’s the matter?"

"I know about the enmity between you and the son-in-law, but could you not involve the young lady in this?" Wang Ma looked at the King with a hint of plea.

The King was well aware that the son-in-law Wang Ma referred to was Ye Xunhuan, and the young lady meant Qiu Ruoxi.

The reason Wang Ma pleaded with the King not to get Qiu Ruoxi involved was that she already saw Qiu Ruoxi as her own daughter. Additionally, Qiu Ruoxi had recently been missing often, leading Wang Ma to speculate if she was being used by someone against Ye Xunhuan.

Although Wang Ma didn’t know if the King had anything to do with it, she didn’t want him to act in such a manner anyway.

The King pondered briefly, then nodded, "Alright, I promise you!"

Hearing the King’s promise, Wang Ma breathed a long sigh of relief, "Thank you!"

"It’s nothing!" The King shook his head lightly, "Your relationship with Qiu Ruoxi seems quite good!"

Wang Ma nodded, "Yes, I’ve watched her grow up, and I truly consider her my daughter!"

"Rest assured, I won’t make things difficult for her!" The King reiterated, speaking neither lightly nor heavily.

After this, both the King and Wang Ma fell into silence, unsure of what more there was to say.

After a brief silence, the King broke the oppressive atmosphere again, "Could I invite you and your daughter for a meal so I can see her too?"

Wang Ma did not answer immediately but fell into silence once more.

Seeing this, the King understood and couldn’t help but sigh within, then said, "If it troubles you, let it be!"

"I..."

"It’s nothing!" The King forced a smile, saying to Wang Ma, "We can talk about it when there’s a chance in the future!"

...

After leaving Dengying Tower, Ye Xunhuan returned to Huangtu Group, currently sitting in his office.

Though curious about what the King and Wang Ma might discuss, or if any old feelings would rekindle, it was mere curiosity.

Time raced by, and soon it was time to get off work.

After work, Ye Xunhuan drove back to the villa.

But halfway there, his phone suddenly rang.

Upon hearing the ringtone, Ye Xunhuan answered the call without hesitation!

"Hello..."

"It’s me!"

The King’s deep voice trickled into Ye Xunhuan’s ear through the receiver.

"Is something the matter?"

"Are you free?" the King asked lightly.

"I am!" Ye Xunhuan answered without a trace of hesitation.

"I’m at Dengying Tower, the usual place, waiting for you!"

Before Ye Xunhuan could respond, the King hung up the phone.

Hearing the busy tone over the phone, Ye Xunhuan fell into deep thought.

The King hadn’t dined with Wang Ma, but now he’s calling me to Dengying Tower, what does he intend to do?

Though filled with bewilderment, Ye Xunhuan nevertheless turned around and drove towards Dengying Tower.

Arriving at Dengying Tower, Ye Xunhuan headed straight to the private room where Wang Ma and the King had been.

At this moment, Wang Ma was nowhere to be seen; only the King remained, exuding a lonely aura.

Upon entering the room, Ye Xunhuan caught sight of the King, "Looks like you two didn’t dine together!"

"She declined!" the King said lightly, "Have a seat!"

Without any formalities, Ye Xunhuan plopped down beside him and asked, "What do you want from me?"

At this moment, Ye Xunhuan and the King didn’t seem like enemies but more like old friends reuniting after years apart!

The King didn’t speak immediately but instead poured Ye Xunhuan a cup of tea, "Could you help arrange a meeting with her daughter? I’d like to see her!"

"Do you think that’s possible?" Ye Xunhuan snorted.

Even though the King had anticipated this response, he couldn’t help but sigh in resignation, "Then how about delivering a gift for me?"

Ye Xunhuan didn’t agree immediately, but after some contemplation, he asked, "What gift?"

The King looked at Ye Xunhuan and enunciated, "Shares in the Tenglong Group!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xunhuan’s eyes widened, his face registering disbelief.

Ye Xunhuan always knew that Tenglong Group wasn’t the private property of the Yan family but belonged to the Guardians of the Nation—in other words, the King.

Now, if the King gave the shares to Wang Zilin, she would practically be at the top of the pyramid.

Although Tenglong Group isn’t what it once was, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse!

Even if Tenglong Group isn’t as formidable, no ordinary company can compete with it.

If the King gifts the shares to Wang Zilin, won’t he continue to quietly help Tenglong Group regain its former glory, even elevate it a notch?

"You... you want to give the shares of Tenglong Group to Zilin?"

"Zilin, so that’s her name," the King mumbled, "It’s a nice name."

Drawing his gaze back to Ye Xunhuan, the King nodded, "That’s right, I intend to gift her the entire Tenglong Group!"

Even though Ye Xunhuan had already guessed the King would give the entire Tenglong Group to Wang Zilin, hearing him say it out loud still astonished him!

Afterward, Ye Xunhuan took a deep breath, "Why?"

"Because I owe her mother too much," The King said, full of remorse, "I want to atone, sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it?"

"It does indeed sound a bit ridiculous," Ye Xunhuan said earnestly, "The esteemed leader of the Guardians wishes to atone!"

"Believe it or not, I truly want to atone," the King said with determination, "So, will you help me or not?"

"Why don’t you tell Wang Ma yourself?"

"I know her; she would surely refuse," the King promised with determination.

Ye Xunhuan pondered, "If you give her Tenglong Group, do you think she could handle it alone?"

"Isn’t there you and Qiu Ruoxi?" the King retorted lightly, "Qiu Ruoxi’s business acumen is well recognized!"

"With a bit of guidance from her, things should be fine, and I’m still alive; I won’t just watch Tenglong Group go downhill!"

"Even if I die, could you just stand by and do nothing?"