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As autumn weather arrived, temperatures were expected to drop, but unexpectedly, they soared instead. Was it truly the "Autumn Tiger" that the elders spoke of?
Ye Cheng stood on the balcony of his villa, his eyes fixed on the entrance. This morning, Sister Wu and Yingzi had gone to the airport to pick up his grandson Xiaofei. They should be arriving soon, and a hint of anxiety crossed the old man's face. Sometimes flights were unreliable; it was supposed to arrive yesterday, but who would have thought that a hurricane in the United States would force a cancellation? They had to delay their return by two days.
A silver-gray BMW slowly approached, and Ye Cheng recognized it immediately as his own. He felt a surge of joy and hurried down the stairs. As he reached the yard, a girl rushed towards him. "Grandpa! I missed you so much!"
"Haha! Xiaofei, I missed you too!" The old man tried to control his tears as they embraced tightly, not letting go for quite some time.
Once Ye Cheng regained his composure, he smiled and said, "Come here, let me take a look at you. Have you changed in these two years?"
Ye Cheng examined his granddaughter standing before him. She was about 1.7 meters tall with an excellent figure, her short hair just grazing her shoulders. She wore a fitted beige dress that looked elegant on her, especially her big sparkling eyes that shone with intelligence as she spoke.
"Brother, stop staring. You have plenty of time to look now. The young lady has been on a long flight and must be tired; she should go rest," Sister Wu said with a smile.
Ye Cheng laughed heartily in response. "Alright, alright, that's true. From now on, I can see you every day! Go rest first!"
"Okay, Grandpa! I'll freshen up and then we can chat," Ye Xiaofei said with a radiant smile. She quickly ascended the steps to the door, leaving Yingzi behind in awe. As a woman herself, Yingzi couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful Xiaofei's legs were—long, fair, and perfectly proportioned; she looked like a model.
Though night had fallen, Ye Cheng's study was brightly lit. Ye Xiaofei, Yingzi, and Sister Wu sat around the desk while Ye Cheng paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. The atmosphere in the room felt tense.
"Grandpa, with your authority, we can call a shareholders' meeting and directly remove Uncle from his chairman position along with Third Uncle. Given your foundation over the years in this business, it shouldn't be an issue," Ye Xiaofei said angrily.
Ye Cheng shook his head. "Child, while you were away these past years, they have been very excessive. My former subordinates have been sidelined or replaced by them; now almost all that remain are their people. So your plans won't work anymore."
"What should we do then? Should we just wait for them to take advantage?" Ye Xiaofei's anger flared as her face reddened; her fierce demeanor contrasted somewhat with her beautiful appearance.
Sister Wu gently patted Ye Xiaofei's hand and said, "Don't rush; this matter isn't as simple as you think. We need to sit down together and come up with a comprehensive strategy to deal with them all at once. Otherwise, if they catch wind of our plans, not only will we lose our previous efforts but we also risk provoking them into desperate actions."
Yingzi shook her head and added, "They've already noticed something amiss; all the doctors and pharmacists who have been treating Grandpa have disappeared without a trace. This indicates they are well aware of our movements."
"This is alarming; it seems I've returned a bit late and caused Grandpa unnecessary worry. Here's what we'll do: starting tomorrow, I'll go back to work as the Executive President of Sheng Wei. I'll use my position to find weaknesses in their finances and deliver a fatal blow to Uncle. Yingzi will continue investigating that Young Man's whereabouts while we act separately," Ye Xiaofei appeared calm now, showing her decisiveness and competence in handling matters.
Ye Cheng stopped in his tracks, the frown on his face relaxing as he smiled and said, "Xiaofei's arrangement is correct. We need to be steady in our actions; this matter cannot be rushed, nor can we afford any mistakes. I will also reach out to some of the senior members in our group to convene the largest and most authoritative meeting of the Dragon Tiger Gang."
Ye Xiaofei stood up awkwardly and softly said to Ye Cheng, "I'm sorry, Grandpa. I was a bit impatient just now, but don't worry, I won't make such mistakes again."
Ye Cheng nodded, feeling very satisfied. It seemed that this grandson had indeed matured quite a bit.
Sister Wu pondered for a moment and smiled at Ye Cheng, saying, "Brother, it's time for you to move your two pieces. Yingzi is investigating this matter outside and might encounter trouble. It would be wise to have a few helpers, don't you think?"
Ye Cheng nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, that's reasonable. Yingzi will go to West Market Street 28 tomorrow to find someone named Teapot Lid. Give this to him and have him assign some personnel." As he spoke, Ye Cheng took out a string of prayer beads from his pocket.
"Grandpa, what is this for?" Yingzi asked, confused about why Ye Cheng was giving her a string of prayer beads.
Seeing Yingzi's puzzled expression, Ye Cheng smiled and said, "Take it, child. When he sees these beads, it will be like seeing me in person. If you have any requests, feel free to ask; he will definitely help you out. Go with confidence!"
Once everything was settled, everyone left the study and returned to their rooms to sleep. Just as Sister Wu was about to check if the living room door was locked properly, a shadow suddenly slipped through the window of Ye Cheng's study, startling Sister Wu as she exclaimed, "Who are you?"
"It's me, Xiaojun," the shadow replied nonchalantly.
Sister Wu turned on the hallway light with a snap and saw Xiaojun dressed in pajamas without shoes, her bare feet exposed. This made Sister Wu suspicious; what was wrong with this woman lately? It was late at night when everyone else was asleep—what was she doing?
After calming herself down a bit, Sister Wu stepped forward and quietly asked, "What are you doing out here at this hour?"
"Nothing much; it's hot inside and I can't sleep, so I came out for a walk," Xiaojun answered candidly.
"Where are you walking? Are you in the wrong place?" Sister Wu couldn't help but raise her voice.
Xiaojun showed no fear at all; she laughed and said, "It's nice and cool out here!" Clearly trying to evade the question.
Sister Wu became angry and shouted, "Pack your things and leave tomorrow! We don't need sneaky people around here. If you want to play tricks, go somewhere else!"
"Whether I leave or not is not up to you," Xiaojun retorted defiantly, acting as if she were untouchable.
"Ha ha, I don't have the final say. So who do you think does?" Sister Wu swallowed her anger and spoke patiently to Xiaojun.
"Of course it's Boss Ye. If he says I have to leave, then I will leave. What others say doesn't matter," Xiaojun replied proudly, almost jumping with excitement.
At that moment, Ye Cheng pushed open the door and stepped out. He asked with a hint of annoyance, "What are you making noise about in the middle of the night? Can't anyone get some sleep?"
Seeing this, Xiaojun took the opportunity to play the victim. She cried out, "It's hot in my room, so I came out to cool off, and she said I'm pretending and wants to expel me!"
"Alright, alright, go back to sleep! We'll talk about it tomorrow," Ye Cheng waved his hand and turned to go back inside. Hearing this, Xiaojun felt delighted. She shot a fierce glare at Sister Wu and deliberately swayed her hips as she walked toward the first floor.
Sister Wu couldn't hold back any longer. She called out, "Big Brother, aren't you going to ask what this is all about?"
Ye Cheng paused and replied in a calmer tone, "These are all trivial matters. Let's just endure it for now. You're tired too; go back and rest! Tomorrow is another day." After saying this, he turned and went back into his room, completely disregarding Sister Wu's feelings.
Tears streamed down her face. It was the first time in all these years that Ye Cheng treated her like this. Even a maid looked down on her, and Ye Cheng was acting this way too; Sister Wu felt utterly heartbroken.
After being sad for a while, Sister Wu gradually calmed down. After all, she was someone who had weathered storms; if such trivial matters could hurt her, she wouldn't deserve to be by Big Brother's side for so many years.
Sitting on the chair by the bed, Sister Wu pondered over Xiaojun. She connected every detail from when Xiaojun entered the villa to recent events and analyzed them deeply. Soon enough, the answer became clear: this woman indeed had significant issues. Every time they talked, it seemed like she would sneak over to the window to eavesdrop. Tonight was surely no different; what kind of nonsense was it that she needed to cool off when everyone else was sleeping soundly?
Suddenly, Sister Wu slapped her forehead as she realized that Xiaojun had told a huge lie. Every bedroom in the villa was equipped with air conditioning; how could she claim her room was hot? And why did Ye Cheng always favor her? It seemed this mystery needed to be unraveled.
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