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"Yes, for the Huang Family!" The expression on his grandson's face caused a pang in his heart, but there was nothing he could do. Originally, he did not want him to be involved in any of this, but with his most beloved son gone and Huang Zheng being so disappointing, he had no choice but to place all his hopes on this grandson.
"Grandpa, for the Huang Family, can we go to any lengths?" The question slipped out before he could stop himself, making him tremble inside. Yet he truly could not bear it; the Huang Family was his pride and joy, yet it seemed so cruel and ruthless. He was well aware of Xuanyuan Hui's achievements; if it weren't for his bravery in battle back then, there would be no peace today.
"Yan," Prime Minister Huang's eyes widened at the discontent in his voice as he sternly replied, "You are a member of the Huang Family. Whatever you do must prioritize the Huang Family. Do you want to see the entire Huang Family wiped out?"
Wiped out... Those words weighed heavily on Huang Pinyan's heart, intensifying his hatred for Zhu Qingluan. If it weren't for her relentless meddling, he wouldn't have to confront these dirty pasts, and his grandfather wouldn't have dragged him into such filthy matters.
Seeing his grandson stunned into silence, seemingly struggling to accept it all, he sighed heavily and said, "Yan, I understand what you're thinking. I don't want this either... Zhu Qingluan is just a sixteen-year-old girl; I don't wish to make things difficult for her. But she is pressing me hard, threatening my life and the lives of everyone in the Huang Family. Reluctantly, I have no choice but to eliminate her; otherwise, the only outcome will be the annihilation of the Huang Family!"
Huang Pinyan looked at his aging grandfather and found himself at a loss for words.
Two paths lay before him: either remain uninvolved and watch the Huang Family fall and be exterminated or follow in his grandfather's and father's footsteps, stained with the blood of innocent people while protecting the Huang Family.
"Think carefully about this. If you don't want to go through with it, I won't force you; I can arrange for you to leave..." Just in case, he needed to leave a root for the Huang Family.
When Huang Pinyan heard his grandfather say this, all thoughts vanished as he gritted his teeth and declared, "Grandpa, I am a member of the Huang Family! I won't leave!"
Not leaving meant he would also plunge into this quagmire, becoming darker and darker until he no longer recognized himself.
In Zhao Yun's hands lay Prime Minister Huang's methods that had thoroughly enraged Qing Luan. She no longer cared how she would explain things once Xuanyuan Rui returned; she began ordering members of the Merchant Alliance to eliminate Prime Minister Huang's hidden forces, including the main shops that sustained them...
By stripping away his right-hand men, she wanted to see if he could still bounce back. Hiring assassins required money; she had cut off their financial resources and wanted to see how he would proceed from there.
Qing Luan's actions completely infuriated Huang Pinyan. This woman was truly intent on driving the Huang Family to its doom...
"Young Master," Su Yuanhang felt a mix of anxiety and unease. He couldn't forget the sight of Old Six's tragic death, which still sent shivers down his spine. Part of the blame rested on him, and he feared that the master would hold him accountable. Now, not only had the master not blamed him, but he had also assigned him to the Young Master, which made him even more uncertain.
The Young Master was quite mysterious within the household; he could count on one hand the number of times he had seen him, and his temperament was unpredictable, leaving Su Yuanhang feeling regretful.
If only he had kept a low profile in the Huang Family, he wouldn't be experiencing such emotional highs and lows now.
"How did you meet Zhu Qingluan?" Huang Pinyan cut straight to the chase without any unnecessary pleasantries, directly inquiring about what he knew.
Seeing that this was the topic at hand, Su Yuanhang spoke at length, embellishing some details from years ago. After all, it was enough to say that Zhu Qingluan was capable...
After listening to Su Yuanhang's words, Huang Pinyan fell silent. He was pondering another matter... Su Yuanhang mentioned that Fu Jun was supposed to represent Tianxiang Restaurant in a competition against Ruyi Tower. Why was Zhu Qingluan unwilling? She would rather compete with Fu Jun when he had nothing than represent Tianxiang Restaurant. Was there something more to this?
Huang Pinyan had to admit that he was more perceptive than anyone else in the Huang Family; he could pick up on even the slightest clues. After organizing his thoughts, he recalled how someone from the Fu Family had once suggested sending a Legitimate Daughter into the household as a concubine for their father but later backed out because of Fu Tianlin. He remembered how Tianxiang Restaurant's business had suffered after being outperformed by Ruyi Tower, yet after closing for a while, it seemed to be thriving even more than before...
He understood how capable Fu Tianlin was; while he could maintain tradition, he lacked the courage for true innovation. Therefore, everything seemed to connect back to Zhu Qingluan.
If she were secretly manipulating Tianxiang Restaurant, it would explain why she was reluctant for Fu Jun to represent it in competition against her.
"What deep thoughts!" After piecing everything together, Huang Pinyan labeled this opponent with newfound caution.
At such a young age, possessing such depth of thought and ruthless methods made him wary. He bore the weight of over a hundred lives from the Huang Family; he couldn't afford to let his guard down. A moment's negligence could lead to their ruin.
Su Yuanhang remained oblivious to Huang Pinyan's thoughts and could only lower his head, lost in his own chaotic musings...
“Su Yuanhang,” Huang Pinyan looked at the man before him, who appeared orderly but was actually filled with cunning schemes. He coldly said, “You have repeatedly ruined the plans, not only costing the Huang Family their business but also putting Old Six and the others in danger. Tell me… can this young master spare you?”
“Please spare me, Young Master!” Su Yuanhang knelt on the ground, filled with terror, fearing that this unpredictable young master might decide to take his life on a whim.
“Remember this well. Now, I need you to do something for me…” Huang Pinyan’s eyes flashed with malice as he pulled Su Yuanhang closer and whispered a few words. Then he coldly asked, “Did you hear that clearly?”
“I… I heard it clearly,” Su Yuanhang stammered, nodding his head. However, confusion filled his mind. He opened his mouth to ask but when he met the terrifying gaze of the young master, he swallowed hard and dared not say anything.
Qing Luan was unaware that Huang Pinyan's methods were even more ruthless than she had imagined. At that moment, she was tending to Zhao Yun, who was slowly recovering from his injuries, trying to alleviate the shadows in his heart.
The seemingly calm capital city was on the brink of a storm.
Tianxiang Restaurant.
Fu Tianlin was in a good mood. The Fu Family did not mourn excessively for Fu Jun's death; after all, he was not a key member of their cultivation. If he died, so be it! Business at Tianxiang Restaurant was getting better by the day, which lifted his spirits even more. He was contemplating how to find a good match for his sister when a terrified voice interrupted him.
“Eldest Young Master, something terrible has happened!” The door burst open with a bang, and the anxious voice of the Shopkeeper echoed through the room.
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