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

No one was willing to risk their entire lineage's wealth and lives just to get revenge on Cao Kun.

"Then... what should we do now?"

Cao Kun's Kunlun Capital is gradually eroding the Qian family's business.

Are we just going to let that Cao guy continue to bully and oppress everyone?

Someone below asked in a low voice, unwilling to give up.

Qian Minghong closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"The best course of action now is to humble ourselves and repair our relationship with the Nagatsuma family as soon as possible."

Qian Minghong gritted his teeth and said, word by word:

"We need to recall Qian Mingyuan and restore all his status and treatment within the family."

Using this as a bridge, they proactively bowed down and made peace with Cao Kun and the forces behind him.

Upon hearing this, a few faint sighs were heard in the hall.

But in the end, no one stood up to express their opposition.

Faced with absolute power, face becomes utterly worthless.

The somber family meeting finally came to an end.

The clan elders and those in charge dispersed, leaving behind a table full of untouched delicacies.

When the lobby was empty.

Qian Minghong's trusted subordinate then quietly walked in through a side door and came to Qian Minghong's side, whose face was ashen.

"Master, are we really just going to let this matter go like this?"

The trusted aide lowered his voice and asked reluctantly:

"Cao Kun has caused such terrible harm to both young masters."

Are we not only not seeking revenge, but also going to willingly bow down to him?

"What else?!"

Qian Minghong suddenly raised his head.

A venomous glint flashed in his bloodshot eyes.

"Do you think I'm willing to swallow this insult? Didn't you see the faces of those clan elders just now?"

Those spineless opportunists had long been terrified by Cao Kun's power.

That was clearly a challenge to my authority!

Qian Minghong clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his flesh.

"If I don't take the initiative to propose peace today,

Those old guys will definitely side with Qian Mingyuan without hesitation.

They even directly nominated him to replace me and become the new head of the Qian family in Jiangnan!

At that point, our lineage might even be utterly destroyed!

……

In the middle of the night, Qian Mingyuan returned home drunk.

"Honey, I have something important to tell you."

His wife, Shen Lan, rushed over and helped Qian Mingyuan, who was reeking of alcohol.

"What's wrong?" Qian Mingyuan was helped to sit down on the sofa, and he picked up a pot of cold tea from the coffee table and gulped it down.

He had just eaten seafood outside tonight, and the taste in his mouth was so strong that he desperately needed to rinse it off.

Shen Lan cautiously dismissed the servants and closed the door tightly before returning to Qian Mingyuan's side with a solemn expression.

"What's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?" Qian Mingyuan asked, puzzled.

"It's a message from the main family."

Shen Lan deliberately lowered her voice:

"There are a few sisters on my master's side who used to have a fairly good relationship with me."

We hadn't been in touch for a long time, but he suddenly called me yesterday.

Their implication was that as long as we were willing to take the initiative to bow our heads and admit our mistakes,

The host family can then forgive and forget and accept us back.

Upon hearing this, Qian Mingyuan's drunkenness vanished instantly, and he sat up abruptly.

"You didn't just casually agree to any conditions they asked for, did you?" he asked nervously, his eyes wide.

Shen Lan was startled by his alarmed expression and complained:

"Why are you being so fierce? How could I dare to make such an important decision?"

Of course, I didn't give them any definite answers; that's why I'm keeping them here to discuss with you when you get back.

"Just pretend you didn't hear this. If they call again in the future, just brush it off."

Qian Mingyuan's expression shifted several times before he decisively gave the order.

"But since the host family has already softened their stance, why don't we take advantage of the situation and back down?"

Shen Lan felt a little regretful.

In her mind, the Qian family of Jiangnan represented a powerful force with unfathomable depths of influence.

It would be best if the two sides could now peacefully ease tensions.

"What do you know? That's just womanly thinking!"

Qian Mingyuan curled his lip in disdain: "This is a damn trap."

It's a fact that men don't like condoms.

"I think you're overthinking it. Why would the master of the house bother trying to trick you?"

Shen Lan poured Qian Mingyuan another cup of tea.

"And as long as we are well prepared, it's not certain who will be outmaneuvered by whom."

Qian Mingyuan slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "Lanlan, you're such a great help to me! You reminded me so quickly!"

He pulled Shen Lan into his arms and said with a grin:

"Come on, madam, try 'triing' me tonight too."

"Old man, still acting so improper in the middle of the night."

Shen Lan playfully spat at him, then asked with a slightly shy expression:

"Now that you understand it so clearly, what should we do next?"

"This is too important. I need to call Cao Kun immediately to inform him."

Qian Mingyuan knew exactly what was going on.

Since they wholeheartedly boarded Cao Kun's ship, their lineage has no way out.

Such a foolish act of wavering between two options and trying to have it both ways is absolutely unacceptable.

"Alright, alright, I guess I'm just short-sighted. Go tell Xiao Cao about this right away."

Shen Lan suddenly realized and hurriedly urged.

Qian Mingyuan immediately got up, went to the balcony, and dialed Cao Kun's number.

A moment later, he walked back to his bedroom with a relaxed expression.

"I've spoken to Cao Kun, and he said he understands."

Qian Mingyuan breathed a sigh of relief, began to take off his coat, and prepared to go to bed to rest.

"Honey, didn't you just say you wanted me to use a condom on you?"

Shen Lan's eyes were filled with longing, and she leaned gently into Qian Mingyuan's arms, her hands starting to wander.

Sensing his wife's hint, Qian Mingyuan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

He was just joking around, and now he's really gotten himself into trouble.

He had just finished socializing with Yan Bin's father, Yan Dahai, tonight.

To entertain him, Yan Dahai specially arranged for two beautiful young women in their early twenties.

He really ate a whole meal of fresh seafood, and the whole ordeal left him with a sore back and aching muscles.

I'm already in my fifties or sixties, where am I going to get so much grain tax to pay?

Faced with his wife's request, he rolled his eyes, then cleared his throat in a serious tone and said:

"My dear wife, I think we can simply chat under the covers."

The exchange of feelings doesn't necessarily have to be through primal sexual intercourse.

You must understand that the fleeting physical pleasure ultimately leaves only endless emptiness afterward.

We should pursue a connection of souls; spiritual fulfillment is far more important!

Upon hearing this high-sounding excuse, Shen Lan's face immediately fell.

She pushed him away impatiently, pulled the blanket over herself, and rolled over.

"If it's not possible, it's not possible. Enough with the excuses and nonsense!"

Watching his wife's sullen figure disappear into the distance, Qian Mingyuan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with a sigh of relief, and shook his head, saying:

"Oh, what a shallow woman."

It's completely out of step with my current lofty level of thought.

"How can you keep thinking about such trivial things all day long?"

He muttered to himself, "What's the point of this?"

At my age, I'd rather use this free time to get a good night's sleep.