Chapter 180: Cheng Yuan’s Text Message
"Xiaoyuan, you came all the way to the Provincial City but didn’t even stop by the Hu Family’s home for a visit. Isn’t that a bit much?"
Cheng Yuan gave a dry cough and explained, "Sister Shishi, you’ve probably already looked into my family’s situation. I need to get back as soon as possible."
Hu Shishi punched Cheng Yuan hard. "Something this huge happened, and you didn’t ask my dad or Fifth Uncle from the Zhu Family for help? If you had died, how could I have gone on living?"
Cheng Yuan gave a bitter smile. "Sister Shishi, it’s not that I was trying to be distant. It’s just that distant water can’t put out a nearby fire. Even if I had called for help, your father and Fifth Uncle wouldn’t have been able to get here in time to rescue me!"
Hu Shishi reached out and poked Cheng Yuan on the forehead in annoyance.
"Are you stupid? Haven’t you ever heard of ’besieging Wei to rescue Zhao’? All we had to do was threaten the Wang Family’s young and old, and those three old geezers would never have dared to act so recklessly! From now on, when you run into danger, don’t try to be a hero! Got it?"
Cheng Yuan slapped his head in frustration; he had indeed overlooked the tactic of besieging Wei to rescue Zhao.
"Sister Shishi, I’ll remember that. From now on, if I’m in danger, you’ll be the first person I call."
"That’s more like it. Here are two equity transfer agreements. Just sign them."
Cheng Yuan was taken aback and instinctively took the agreements to look them over.
"The Sofitel Hotel? Bauhinia Pharmaceutical Factory? What’s the meaning of this?"
"The Sofitel Hotel and Bauhinia Pharmaceutical Factory are some of the Wang Family’s prime assets. The fact that our three families were able to carve up the Wang Family is all thanks to you. We’ve all agreed to transfer these to you. You can’t refuse!"
Cheng Yuan shrugged nonchalantly. "Alright then, I won’t turn it down."
With that, Cheng Yuan readily signed his name on the two equity transfer agreements.
Hu Shishi smiled and asked, "Boss Cheng, would you like to go and inspect your new properties?"
Cheng Yuan shook his head gently. "Not right now. There’s an injured person at home, and tomorrow I have to accompany my sister to the Math Olympiad. I’ll go inspect them after her competition is over."
"Alright then. I have a mission to carry out. See you next time."
Hu Shishi left with a cool confidence.
Meanwhile.
「The Gu Residence.」
A servant burst into the training hall in a hurry. "Master, this is bad! Something terrible has happened!"
Gu Feiyun slowly withdrew his power and said in a deep voice, "What’s all the panic? Even if the sky falls, I’ll be here to hold it up! Speak. What happened?"
"The Wang Family was wiped out overnight! Their three foundation masters and Wang Zhongtian are all dead under mysterious circumstances! The Wang Family’s assets have been completely carved up by the Hu, Zhu, and Shen families!"
Gu Feiyun was so frightened that a cold sweat broke out on his forehead!
He couldn’t bring himself to believe it. The Wang Family’s three Divine Realm masters had personally intervened, only to suffer a crushing defeat!
’Now that the Wang Family is wiped out, will the Gu Family be Cheng Yuan’s next target?’
’Run!’
That was Gu Feiyun’s first instinct.
However, he quickly abandoned the idea. With the Hu, Zhu, and Shen families making such a huge move, the entire Provincial City was on edge. If he fled now, wouldn’t that be a tacit admission of guilt?
Gu Feiyun could only try to console himself. ’Wang Zhongtian wouldn’t have linked this to me!’
Gu Feiyun waited for dawn in sheer terror, and by morning, he was completely drained...
Fortunately for him, it had just been a scare.
A vicious glint flashed in Gu Feiyun’s eyes.
’Since Cheng Yuan didn’t notice me making moves behind his back, this time, I’ll have to make a bigger one!’
’I remember that Wang Yuanchen was the Xuanyuan War God’s senior brother. If I tell the Xuanyuan War God that Cheng Yuan killed Wang Yuanchen, Cheng Yuan will surely meet a bitter end!’
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It was already the middle of the night when Cheng Yuan returned home.
Cheng Yuan pointed to Villa No. 1 and said in a deep voice, "Cheng, go and familiarize yourself with the people. Everyone in Villa No. 1 is my family. You are responsible for protecting them."
"Yes, Master."
"Oh, right. There’s also Xiaozao. Xiaozao is one of us, too."
Cheng Yuan raised his hand to point at Xiaozao, then paused in surprise.
It had only been a few hours, but Xiaozao had already grown several new branches. Its aura had also recovered by more than half. It seemed that fertilizer was quite nutritious.
Cheng bowed slightly to Cheng Yuan, then his figure flashed, and he vanished into the shadows.
With a new helper, and a Divine Realm one at that, Xiaozao was overjoyed. "Master, you should get a few more servants like this. Then Xiaozao’s life will be much easier!"
Cheng Yuan recalled the feeling of using the Witchcraft and couldn’t help but shudder. He knew very well that he couldn’t use such an evil art too often, or it would surely backfire on him.
Cheng Yuan shook his head without replying, entered Villa No. 1, and headed straight for Shen Youchu’s room.
It was already the middle of the night, but Wu Xiuli was still watching over Shen Youchu. Cheng Yuan advised her in a low voice, "Mom, you should get some rest. I’ll watch over Youchu."
As he spoke, he administered a few needles to Shen Youchu and fed her a Strengthening the Foundation and Nourishing the Essence Elixir that he had plundered from the Wang Family.
After she took the Elixir, the color returned to Shen Youchu’s face, and Cheng Yuan felt a little better.
But Cheng Yuan knew this was just on the surface. What had been damaged was Shen Youchu’s foundation. Unless he could refine a Celestial Witch Foundation Establishment Pill, Shen Youchu would be doomed to live as an ordinary person for the rest of her life.
"Let me watch over Youchu. You go get some rest."
"Alright then, Mom. You should get to bed early too. Youchu will be fine; she’ll just be a little weak for a while."
"I know. Go on."
"Okay, Mom. Keep this small vial safe. Give Youchu one of the pills inside each day."
"Okay."
Cheng Yuan took his leave and returned to his own room.
After lying down on the bed, Cheng Yuan habitually reached to his side. He had been sleeping while holding his wife for the past few days. With Lin Ruoxi not there, it felt a little strange.
Only then did Cheng Yuan realize he hadn’t told Lin Ruoxi where he was. Afraid of disturbing her, he settled for sending a text.
"Honey, my sister is taking the Math Olympiad tomorrow. I’m at my mom’s place tutoring her. I have to go with her to the Provincial City for the exam tomorrow; it’s split into two parts and will take two days. I won’t be home for the next two days."
...
「Renhe Court, Villa No. 13.」
Lin Ruoxi was lying in bed, unable to sleep. Her mind was a complete mess.
It wasn’t because of work; work was going smoothly, and everything had gotten on track.
Lin Ruoxi’s turmoil was because of Cheng Yuan. It was already past midnight, and he still wasn’t home!
And not a single call, not a single text.
’Should I be the one to call him?’
Lin Ruoxi was deeply conflicted. If she called him first, wouldn’t that make her seem too desperate?
’He was clearly the one fooling around, so how did this end up being my fault?’
DING.
Her phone chimed. Lin Ruoxi snatched it up and saw it was a message from Cheng Yuan.
After seeing the message, the heavy weight on her heart was completely lifted.
She excitedly rolled around on the bed, even cheering a few times in a hushed voice!
"Yay! Cheng Yuan isn’t mad at me!!"
"Hooray! He finally texted me!!"
After rolling around for a good few turns, Lin Ruoxi finally calmed her giddy heart and replied in a seductive tone: "Are you sure you’re not coming home? I’m all fresh from my bath..."