Cheng Zhengyang was planning to issue an order for a citywide search...
"Why is there still no news?" Cheng Zhengyang paced back and forth in the Nangong Family residence, his hands wringing together in anxiety.
Nangong Tianhe and the others were also anxiously waiting.
Nangong Tianxiang broke into tears, regretting having Ye Hao accompany her to the Nangong Clan. If Ye Hao hadn't co with her, nothing would have gone wrong. Feeling heartbroken, her tears stread down as she wept, "Sob... It's all my fault. If I hadn't wanted you to co, this wouldn't have happened."
Nangong Tianxiang's mother could only sit on the sofa comforting her, not knowing what to say.
Nangong Tianmi and Duanmu Renzhi were also troubled, though they didn't have a deep bond with Ye Hao. However, Ye Hao's trust in them warranted their respect and admiration.
Who would dare promise full control of billions of investnt to them after just an hour's conversation?
Others wouldn't dare, but Ye Hao did. Ye Hao was the kind of person who, if he employed soone, wouldn't doubt them. He could calmly watch his subordinates play freely, as long as it was profitable and legal.
This was Ye Hao's strength; he wasn't authoritarian.
"Stop crying. Crying won't help. Once the chairman is fine, he will naturally co back." Although Nangong Tianmi said this to his sister, he was also extrely worried inside.
Without Ye Hao, their magnificent dreams seed like fireworks—brilliant for a mont but then dissipating into ashes.
"What chairman?" Cheng Zhengyang, while pacing, was puzzled when he heard Nangong Tianmi's words.
"Chairman Ye of Hao Group plans to acquire the old city district for developnt," Nangong Tianmi casually ntioned, as it was no secret that Cheng Zhengyang would eventually learn about their plan to acquire the old district, especially since they needed his assistance.
"You're saying Ye Hao is planning to acquire the old city district? This is no joke! If he can't see it through to full developnt, it would be a total waste." Cheng Zhengyang feared Ye Hao's sudden decision out of impulse.
"Rest assured, Chairman Ye has a well-thought-out plan. He's planning to invest a billion in the first phase alone," Nangong Tianmi replied wearily.
Although the thought of developing the old city district excited him, the absence of Ye Hao made him feel as if all his dreams had turned to dust.
"Are you sure?" Cheng Zhengyang, although aware of Ye Hao's boldness, had underestimated him. Initially, he thought that Ye Hao would, at most, invest billions in setting up factories or companies in Shanghai.
But he never expected Ye Hao, without previous real estate experience, to straightforwardly decide to invest billions.
This exemplifies the saying: the courageous thrive, the timid starve.
"Of course! Alright, let's not dwell on these troubling matters and wait for Chairman Ye's return!"
"No, if we continue waiting, who knows what might happen to him? I need to issue an order, a citywide search." Cheng Zhengyang, concerned about explaining to higher authorities if anything happened to Ye Hao in his jurisdiction, decided he couldn't wait any longer.
Ye Hao's identity was well-known to those at the top, and with the likes of He Zhen, Shangguan Xiaopao, and Xu Wenlong from the military backing him, if anything happened to Ye Hao, they would definitely hold him accountable.
Although he wasn't afraid of these people, he felt guilty about Ye Hao's predicant. If those people caused trouble, he wouldn't be able to confront them easily.
"Uncle Cheng, this..." Nangong Tianming and Nangong Tianlang were baffled by Cheng Zhengyang's trust in Ye Hao to the point of issuing a citywide search order.
"No more objections, my decision is made." Cheng Zhengyang said and was about to make a call.
However, by this ti, Ye Hao had already returned to the Nangong residence's entrance. Knowing the extent of Cheng Zhengyang's concern for him, Ye Hao felt a warmth in his heart.
With a smile on his face, Ye Hao walked into the hall, saying, "Uncle Cheng, I'm back, no need to call."
"Ye Hao." Upon hearing Ye Hao's voice, Nangong Tianxiang sprang from her mother's embrace and flung herself at Ye Hao.
Seeing Nangong Tianxiang sobbing like a drenched flower, Ye Hao felt a bit guilty and regretful for causing worry upon visiting the Nangong Clan.
"I'm fine." Ye Hao gently patted Nangong Tianxiang on the shoulder, trying to reassure her.
"I thought... I thought..." Nangong Tianxiang, still crying, mumbled, fearing what might have happened to Ye Hao.
"It's alright, be good, wipe away the tears." Ye Hao smiled, helping Nangong Tianxiang to her feet and wiped away her tears.
Cheng Zhengyang and the others finally felt a weight lift off their hearts, but it seed that sothing worriso was unfolding for Nangong Tianming and his wife...
Nangong Tianming, a literary man and scholar, didn't favor his daughter marrying into wealth, fearing she might suffer in such a marriage. He preferred soone of humble origins for his daughter's peaceful life under their care.
If she married soone like Ye Hao, a stable life was uncertain due to his imnse wealth, far outstripping even a thousand Nangong Clans.
Yet, to a literary enthusiast, even a thousand Ye Hao's couldn't compare to one Nangong Family.
"You brat, it's good you're back." Cheng Zhengyang stepped forward and said.
"Sorry to have worried you, Uncle Cheng," Ye Hao nodded with a smile.
Nangong Tianxiang noticed the amazed gazes directed at her, blushed, and ran upstairs, unsure why Ye Hao's return had made her cry so profoundly.
"It's alright to be worried, but I'd like to see who had the audacity." Cheng Zhengyang coldly snorted.
Ye Hao remained silent, pleased that Cheng Zhengyang was keen to handle the matter personally. Ye Hao had no intention of showing leniency to the perpetrators.
Cheng Zhengyang then instructed Nangong Tianmi to escort him to the city hall. Though evening had fallen, the municipal hall was bustling.
The incident in the old city district that afternoon had sent ripples through the municipal hall. A thousand soldiers, like tigers and wolves, had arrested over a hundred suspects involved in attacking a military general, alongside the military pressure on the governnt. Even Mayor Wang Xiang found it challenging!
He was well aware of the families involved, yet faced simultaneous pressure from Cheng Zhengyang and the military.
He even caught wind of rumors that the Ye Family in Yanjing was making moves, though what they were remained unknown to him. However, he did know that half an hour ago, all of the Wei Family's business partners seed pressured to sever their ties.
The Wei Family was like grasshoppers on a hot pan, jumping around trying to find out what exactly was happening... (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to cast your recomndation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.)
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