Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Xia Ningning’s Thoughts _1
In the time that followed, Li Yaozong recounted everything that had happened today.
Looking both shocked and thrilled, Xu Lele grabbed Xu Xincheng’s arm and asked, "Really? Did Ye Ming conquer the entire underworld on his own?"
Although Xu Xincheng was reluctant to admit it, this was the reality.
"Sis, do you think this is a good thing?" Xu Xincheng’s face grew solemn as he said, "The situation in Hai City isn’t that simple—it’s much more complicated than you think!"
"I indeed didn’t take Ye Ming seriously before and thought he was just a pretty face. Now that I’ve seen what he’s capable of, a Peak Grandmaster, not even Uncle Li can match him!"
Xu Lele was even more astounded. Ever since she could remember, she knew that their Uncle Li was a superb expert who no one could defeat. Ye Ming being even stronger than him completely overturned Xu Lele’s worldview.
"Is he really that powerful? Then why should I leave?" Xu Lele’s eyes shone as she said, "If I’m by his side, he can totally ensure my safety!"
Seeing Xu Lele with that lovestruck expression, a wave of helplessness washed over Xu Xincheng.
When did his sister become such a fangirl? Her current demeanor was like that of a teenage girl infatuated with a bad boy.
In an effort to snap Xu Lele out of her daze, Xu Xincheng raised his voice a few decibels and said, "He is indeed very strong, but he’s too immature. He naively thinks that a peak fighter can reign supreme alone. You should know he’s doing what our father once achieved!"
"The reason Dad could control Hai City is because he had a skillful Uncle Li by his side, and with the support of so many experts from our family, he could firmly hold onto his territory. But what about Ye Ming? He only has Scarface, a gangster who looks tough but is of no real use. Sooner or later, he’s going to meet his end."
"Now he’s become so ostentatious, he’s surely already drawn the ire of many, including the Chen Family backing Li Dazhuang. Chen Bin is a very sneaky guy; he might already be concocting some nasty scheme to deal with him."
"You know full well that Chen Bin would stoop to anything to achieve his goals. You could be caught up in it all, and it’s very dangerous for you!"
Xu Lele didn’t seem to care at all and asked, "What danger could I possibly be in? Xin Cheng, stop making a fuss over nothing. It’s not as bad as you think."
Xu Xincheng, frustrated that his advice was falling on deaf ears, said, "Ye Ming’s influence has already overshadowed our Xu Family. There will no longer be the power of the Xu Family in Hai City in the future, and our family has already withdrawn its influence and moved on to Yanjing. If something happens to you down the line, there will be no one to protect you."
Unfortunately, Xu Xincheng’s well-intentioned advice had no effect whatsoever.
In fact, Xu Lele was beginning to find it annoying and bluntly said, "Alright, I don’t want to listen to your nonsense anymore. I have things to do, so you and Uncle Li go back first!"
After dropping that remark, Xu Lele left home in high spirits.
Xu Xincheng beat his chest and stamped his feet, feeling that his sister was too naive. With resignation, he said, "Fine, sis, don’t blame me. I’ll report everything about your current state to Father!"
...
Five minutes later, Xu Lele appeared in Xia Ningning’s office.
Seeing that Xia Ningning was slacking off and dozing, Xu Lele tiptoed over, hugged her from behind, and exclaimed, "Ningning, you might as well give up!"
Startled, Xia Ningning jumped up and, somewhat bewildered, looked at Xu Lele and asked, "Give up? Why should I give up?"
Gleefully, Xu Lele declared, "Didn’t we bet before? Whoever loses must marry Ye Ming with me! Now that Ye Ming has made a name for himself, you’ve lost, so the bet needs to come into effect!"
Xia Ningning had a face full of black lines as she said helplessly, "Le Le, I was just joking with you before to tease you!"
"Hmph! You actually dare to renege! See if I don’t take care of you." Xu Lele smiled sinisterly and immediately began to tickle Xia Ningning’s armpits, causing her to beg for mercy.
The office was filled with the laughter and cheerful voices of the two girls.
Only when they were tired of playing did the two stop.
Up to now, Xia Ningning still didn’t quite understand and asked her subordinates for information. Afterward, her face was filled with shock.
"Is it really true? Just with his own strength, he made the entire underground power of Hai City submit to him, how... how is that possible!"
Xia Ningning was very puzzled and had her intelligence gatherer pass on the information as well.
After watching the whole process, Xia Ningning fell into silence.
Ye Ming’s actions were nothing short of miraculous, way too incredible; she couldn’t believe it.
But the fact was right before her eyes, and Xia Ningning had no choice but to believe it.
"Alright, don’t be so down, let’s go find Ye Ming together and celebrate for him, how about that?" Xu Lele said with a smile, "By the way, I can introduce him to his little wife!"
Xia Ningning’s face turned red with embarrassment and she quickly said, "Le Le, don’t talk nonsense, if you keep this up, I’m going to get mad!"
Xu Lele was not at all afraid and started to tickle her again.
...
Wang Hai, with a cigar in his mouth and savoring fine wine, lay on the sofa quite contentedly and said to Xu Ling beside him, "The good show will start soon; we just quietly wait for Ye Ming’s obituary!"
Xu Ling asked worriedly, "Young Master Wang, are you sure this mission can really succeed?"
"I really want Ye Ming dead; as long as he’s alive, I feel uncomfortable every day!"
Wang Hai chuckled, and said indifferently, "Don’t worry, this time Ye Ming has kicked an iron plate. The peerless expert that the Chen Family has hired for a hefty sum will have no problem taking care of Ye Ming. Even if he had nine lives, he would have to die nine times over this time!"
"Moreover, my father gave me a large sum of money before, asking me to spare no expense in acquiring an amulet that’s been blessed with magic. I found a middleman and bought it back at only eighty percent of the cost, then personally delivered the jade pendant to Young Master Chen’s hands."
"Because of my sincerity, the Chen Family was moved and stopped causing trouble for Qianyang Corporation. Now, not only has Qianyang Corporation risen from the dead, but I also have a lot of money left over, enough for us to squander."
At these words, Xu Ling’s eyes lit up. She was wondering why Wang Hai, who had been pinching pennies for so many days, suddenly started drinking red wine and smoking cigars today. So this was the reason.
She nestled coquettishly onto Wang Hai’s body and said, "Young Master Wang, you’re so naughty; why didn’t you tell me about such a big deal? Do you not consider me one of your own?"
Wang Hai smiled arrogantly, pointed at his lower body, and said, "I know what you’re thinking. Just do as you see fit!"
Xu Ling laughed hehe and immediately got busy.
