Many children, many blessings; the story begins with revenge against the beautiful boss.

It was a pleasant meal.

Shen Lan found Cao Kun increasingly pleasing to the eye.

There's a saying: "A mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law and the more she looks, the happier she becomes."

Shen Lan is an example of this.

"Xiao Cao, I've heard everything from Haoran."

Shen Lan said with a smile, "Xiao Hao is young and doesn't know any better. He was very fortunate to have been taken care of by you during his trip to Shanghai."

I heard you even funded a club for him? Wow, that's way too expensive!

"Haoran has never been serious since he was little."

With this club, he finally had a proper career and didn't have to spend all his time messing around outside.

Auntie, I really have to thank you.

Upon hearing this, Cao Kun's forehead instantly broke out in a few black lines.

A legitimate career?

That club, full of young models and rune warriors, has no legitimate business.

He chuckled dryly and replied guiltily, "Auntie, you're too kind. Haoran actually has a great talent for business; I was just going with the flow."

In his heart, he thought: Auntie, if you knew what that club was all about, you'd probably chop me up with a knife right there and then.

Qian Mingyuan, sitting in the main seat, listened to these words, his eyes flickering, and gave Cao Kun a meaningful look.

As the head of the Changteng Qian family, how could he not know what kind of club his son's was?

However, Qian Haoran has always been inconsistent in his work.

Now he's actually putting in so much effort to run the club well that he doesn't even go home anymore.

Qian Mingyuan appreciated this point, feeling that his son had finally become sensible, so he didn't stop him too much.

Then look at his own daughter, Qian Xining, whose eyes were glued to Cao Kun all night, and she even peeled shrimp for him from time to time.

Qian Mingyuan saw this and was furious; he felt a tightness in his chest.

Why does it feel like my daughter has an ambiguous relationship with this Cao Kun?

He, her biological father, raised her for over twenty years, but he's only eaten shrimp peeled by his daughter a handful of times!

Especially seeing Cao Kun's matter-of-fact attitude.

Qian Mingyuan felt as if he were watching a wild boar that had barged into his own vegetable garden and was brazenly rooting up the cabbages.

After dinner, Shen Lan pulled her daughter aside to have a private chat.

Cao Kun then followed Qian Mingyuan to the study.

The moment the door closed, the warm atmosphere vanished instantly.

Qian Mingyuan looked serious. He walked to the window, lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and seemed somewhat reluctant to speak.

"Nephew, there's something... I don't know where to begin."

Cao Kun had a good idea of ​​what was going on and had roughly guessed what was happening. He calmly said:

"Uncle Qian, you said there's no need for us to stand on ceremony."

Qian Mingyuan sighed and flicked his cigarette ash:

"To be honest, I'm here today on behalf of the He family to act as their intermediary."

"The He family in the capital contacted me directly, asking me to come and persuade you."

Qian Mingyuan turned around and looked at Cao Kun:

"Although He Yinan failed to bring He Yichen back this time..."

However, the head of the He family was adamant in his stance.

They must bring He Yichen back to the capital.

However, the He family is wary of the media outlets you control, fearing you might cause trouble again.

At this point, Qian Mingyuan's face showed bitterness:

"Nephew, please understand, although my Qian family has some influence in Changteng..."

But ultimately, it was just a branch of the Qian family of Jiangnan.

"The He family is a true elite family in Beijing, belonging to the category of 'hidden families'."

If the main branch of the Qian family were here, they might be able to put up a fight with them.

But my branch... is simply no match for the He family.

Qian Mingyuan said helplessly, "The He family requires me to cut off my support for you."

From today onwards, the Qian family's media channels will likely no longer be able to participate in actions targeting the He family.

"Nephew, I'm sorry for what happened."

Cao Kun was not surprised by this; instead, he smiled magnanimously.

"Uncle Qian, you're exaggerating."

This was originally my own business, and the Qian family really shouldn't be involved.

I completely understand your difficulties.

Seeing that Cao Kun was so understanding, Qian Mingyuan felt even more guilty.

He earnestly advised:

"My dear nephew, listen to your uncle's advice."

There's no need to fight the He family to the bitter end.

The He family's power is unfathomable.

Although He Yinan is a playboy, he is, after all, the heir of the He family.

Offending him will do you no good.

Now that public opinion has calmed down, why not take a step back and let them take the person away?

Upon hearing this, Cao Kun's smile slowly faded, replaced by a coldness.

"Uncle Qian, do you think they'll let me off the hook if I back down now?"

Cao Kun shook his head, his voice firm and resolute:

"No, I'll utterly disgrace the He family. The feud is already set in stone."

Even if I kneel down and beg for mercy now, they'll still kill me once they catch their breath.

"Since that's the case, then let's just offend them to the end!"

Cao Kun knew this very well.

Beyond the overt grudges, there is something even more important.

Romina is a key objective in the second version upgrade of the system.

To win over Romina and complete the system upgrade, a more intense conflict with the He family is inevitable in the future.

Since we're destined to be mortal enemies, what's there to be afraid of?

Qian Mingyuan wanted to persuade him further: "But..."

Cao Kun interrupted him with a smile: "Uncle Qian, I know they have a lot of power."

But I, Cao Kun, have my own principles in life; I never suffer a loss.

"He Yichen must pay the price."

Even if the Heavenly King himself came, he couldn't be saved, I'm telling you!

Seeing the arrogance in Cao Kun's eyes, Qian Mingyuan opened his mouth, but ultimately let out a long sigh.

"Sigh, these young people nowadays."

Qian Mingyuan remained silent, but his eyes clearly showed his pessimism.

In his view, although Cao Kun had some tricks up his sleeve, he was ultimately a commoner who didn't know his own limitations.

How could a nouveau riche easily shake the foundation of a reclusive family?

Perhaps he will only realize this when he truly hits a wall and suffers severe injuries.

Qian Mingyuan sighed deeply.

However, a hint of helplessness appeared in his eyes when he thought of his daughter.

"Never mind, he is Xi Ning's beloved after all."

If it really comes to that, even if I have to risk my reputation and beg the main lineage, I have to protect this brat.

……

As they left the Qian family manor, the night wind blew in through the car window, but it couldn't dispel the heavy feeling in Cao Kun's chest.

The He family of Beijing...

This behemoth finally bared its fangs at him.

It's like a giant net that covers the sky and the sun, stretching from the distant capital all the way to Changteng.

That pervasive sense of oppression weighed heavily on my head, making it hard to breathe.

Cao Kun knew very well that rejecting Qian Mingyuan's proposal today was tantamount to completely breaking ties with the He family.

Starting tomorrow, he will face a fierce counterattack from the He family.

However, Cao Kun showed no sign of regret.

It's simply a matter of dealing with whatever comes our way.