Upon learning that Ye Xuan could help the Xu Family, Xu Lingyue’s heart was filled with joy.
She marveled at her own judgnt; the person she liked was indeed a hero among heroes.
She quickly looked at Ye Xuan with eyes full of hope, hoping he would agree to her grandfather’s request.
If Ye Xuan agreed, the guilt Xu Lingyue felt toward the Xu Family could be sowhat alleviated.
Unfortunately, Ye Xuan didn’t notice Xu Lingyue’s gaze at all.
He looked in Xu Shichang’s direction, and without even considering it, calmly said, "Sorry, I refuse."
What?
Brother Ye Xuan actually refused?
A simple five-word sentence struck Xu Lingyue’s heart like a spiked hamr, tearing it to shreds.
At that mont, Xu Lingyue felt as if her heart had shattered.
She could hardly believe her ears.
For a mont, she really wanted to question Ye Xuan, why refuse?
Did she an nothing in Ye Xuan’s heart?
Or was it that the care and attention Ye Xuan showed her were all fake, just to deceive her?
For a ti, Xu Lingyue’s mind beca incredibly complicated.
In contrast to the tumultuous Xu Lingyue, Xu Shichang remained very composed, and calmly said, "Why? Do you think the Xu Family’s offer is too little?"
Hearing this, Ye Xuan chuckled lightly, "The Xu Family’s total assets amount to several billion. Just half is enough to create a billionaire. How could I find it too little? I just don’t want Xu Lingyue’s major life decisions to be used as a bargaining chip. It’s unfair to her; she’s a living person, not a commodity for profit exchange."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lingyue suddenly looked up at Ye Xuan with surprise, murmuring, "Brother Ye Xuan."
Indeed, Brother Ye Xuan still cared about her.
At that mont, Xu Lingyue felt as if she had ascended from hell to heaven, almost overwheld with happiness.
Most importantly, she felt respected.
Even though Xu Lingyue had a noble status in the Xu Family and was well-liked due to Xu Shichang, she was ultimately a woman. To many in the Xu Family, her ultimate fate was to beco a tool for marriage alliances, to marry into another family. Although no one explicitly stated this, Xu Lingyue could sense it from their everyday reactions, and it made her very sad.
Growing up in an influential family, Xu Lingyue was accustod to the destinies of daughters from such backgrounds. The lucky ones might find soone they liked; the unlucky ones would marry a scoundrel, crying day and night.
It’s precisely because of this that Ye Xuan’s words moved her so much.
Feeling Xu Lingyue’s hopeful gaze, Ye Xuan responded with a warm smile.
This smile was like bright sunshine, warming Xu Lingyue’s heart.
Perhaps sensing Xu Lingyue’s pleading eyes, Ye Xuan looked at Xu Shichang again and said with a smile, "In the city of Haogang, the Xu Family is one of the few families I don’t despise, so rest assured, Family Head, I won’t stand by and watch the Xu Family fall."
Ye Xuan’s words seed to have magic power, instantly calming Xu Shichang’s heart.
To be honest, although Xu Shichang seed extrely calm on the surface, as if he had everything under control, his heart was actually in turmoil. But having been in a high position for many years, his composure was quite refined, so no one could see his inner anxiety.
After all, the opponent consisted of four of the Five Great Families, and no matter how powerful the Xu Family was, they couldn’t possibly compete with those four.
When Ye Xuan first said he refused, Xu Shichang felt his heart race suddenly.
Luckily, Xu Shichang’s health had been well looked after by Ye Xuan lately!
Otherwise, he might have been scared into a heart attack just then.
At this mont, Xu Shichang suddenly said, "Mr. Ye Xuan, I wonder what you need from the Xu Family? Be straightforward, and as long as it’s within our capacity, we will do our utmost."
Ye Xuan calmly replied, "There doesn’t seem to be anything particular that the Xu Family needs to do, as long as you choose to completely trust ."
Although Xu Shichang did not know Ye Xuan’s true identity, the little he showcased was enough to command his respect.
So, upon hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Xu Shichang almost didn’t hesitate, "Mr. Ye, rest assured, having chosen you, the Xu Family will naturally choose to trust you."
Ye Xuan gave a soft smile and said, "That’s for the best."
At this ti, Xu Shichang suddenly asked, "Mr. Ye, I have a question, but I’m not sure if I should ask it."
Ye Xuan smiled and said, "Please, go ahead."
After pondering for a mont, Xu Shichang said, "I’m very curious about how Mr. Ye plans to help the Xu Family resolve this current crisis? After all, the combined strength of those four families is not weak. Of course, I’m not doubting you, and if you’re not inclined to say, please pretend I never asked."
Ye Xuan waved his hand, expressing his indifference.
In truth, Ye Xuan could understand Xu Shichang’s worries.
After all, Xu Shichang didn’t know his true identity, mostly piecing it together from available data.
anwhile, the power of the He, Zheng, Feng, and Du families was quite apparent. In such a situation, anyone might feel uneasy.
Forget it, since Xu Shichang is so concerned, I might as well ease his mind, also for Xu Lingyue’s sake.
He chuckled and said, "As the Family Head, you should know that in Haogang, the Five Great Families are not the strongest."
Hearing this, Xu Lingyue looked at Ye Xuan in surprise.
The Five Great Families aren’t the strongest in Haogang?
Could Brother Ye Xuan be joking?
The Five Great Families are widely regarded as the strongest in Haogang.
Xu Lingyue had lived in Haogang for many years and had never heard anything of the sort.
She wanted to subtly remind Ye Xuan not to speak nonsense.
Yet at this mont, Xu Shichang suddenly showed an excited expression. He stood up abruptly from his seat, full of excitent, and said, "Mr. Ye, do you know soone from that family?"
At this mont, all of Xu Shichang’s worries were completely alleviated.
If soone from that family were to step in, even if the four major families united, they wouldn’t pose any problem.
Though that family seldom appeared in public, their strength was unfathomable. Even if the Five Great Families of Haogang united, they wouldn’t be considered much in front of that mysterious family.
Ye Xuan didn’t directly answer Xu Shichang and rely nodded softly.
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