Dual-wielding! 100x proficiency, I'll grind my way to godhood!

Chen Mo flicked his cigarette ash, his tone indifferent.

"I can help the old man live for another ten years."

The entire main hall seemed to have been muted.

In the corner, several young men stood with their mouths agape, looking at each other, but none of them dared to utter a sound.

Ye Yunshu suddenly raised her head, tears still on her face, but her eyes were full of light.

Aunt Ye was the first to react.

She took a step forward, her voice trembling.

"Young man! Ten years? Do you know the extent of the old man's kidney failure? Even the experts at Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the masters of traditional Chinese medicine wouldn't dare say something like that. What makes you think you can?"

Chen Mo didn't look at her; his gaze was fixed on Uncle Ye.

Uncle Ye also spoke up, his tone even more aggressive than Aunt Ye's.

"You brat, do you even know what ten years means? The old man can't even get out of bed now, and you're talking about ten years. Are you a god?"

Chen Mo still didn't look at him.

Uncle Ye was ignored twice, and his face turned ashen. Just as he was about to speak again, Uncle Ye raised his hand.

In an instant, Uncle Ye's words caught in his throat.

Uncle Ye held his teacup but didn't drink it.

He looked at Chen Mo with a blank expression on his face, but his mind was already rapidly weighing the pros and cons.

ten years.

This isn't just about extending his lifespan; it might allow him to go even further in the next competition!

He was just one step away from that position.

As long as the old man is alive, his connections and foundation remain, and his former subordinates will still remember his kindness.

He's 70% confident he can get that position.

If the old man is gone, all of this will be for nothing.

This kid was dissatisfied with the senior colonel earlier, and he even dared to mention ten years.

He's either crazy, or he's genuinely confident.

And this young man in front of me...

That's too stable!

Even in a confrontation, this young man managed to maintain the upper hand and lead the entire Ye family by the nose.

Although there are certain risks involved in giving him a higher position, these risks are nothing compared to the potential rewards!

If the bet is right...

He took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and looked at Chen Mo.

"Above the rank of Senior Colonel in the civilian ranks is Major General. Major General in the civilian ranks. That's the highest military rank I can give."

Chen Mo shook his head.

Uncle Ye's face darkened.

"This is already the highest possible configuration; anything higher wouldn't be acceptable."

"It's not about military rank."

Chen Mo took the cigarette out of his mouth and pointed at Uncle Ye and Aunt Ye.

"A civilian major general is certainly suitable, I'm quite satisfied. But what those two said just now made me very uncomfortable, so I've changed my mind."

Uncle Ye's face flushed red instantly. He slammed his hand on the sofa armrest, stood up, and pointed his finger directly at Chen Mo.

"How dare you! Our Ye family..."

"Snapped!"

Uncle Ye slammed his hand on the coffee table.

The teacup lid popped up, spun twice on the table, and then fell back down.

Uncle Ye was interrupted by this, his fingers froze in mid-air, his mouth was still open, but all the sounds were stuck in his throat.

Aunt Ye's chest heaved violently, her hands trembled, and she bit her lip, not daring to utter a single word.

Uncle Ye turned his face and looked at Chen Mo.

"Tell me, what else do you want?"

"Having a status is not enough without a decent place to live. I've heard since I was a child that the courtyard houses in Beijing are very famous, so I'll have to have one."

"The best kind, not just some random empty lot with a few rooms built to fool me."

"Fourth brother."

Uncle Ye looked at Ye Yunshu's father.

"You handle this. Choose the best location and the best yard, no matter the cost. Show the blueprints to Xiao Chen, and we'll finalize the deal if he's satisfied."

Ye Yunshu's father nodded quickly.

Uncle Ye then turned to Uncle Ye.

"You handle the matter of the military rank yourself. For a civilian major general, go through the fastest process."

Uncle Ye stood there, his chest still heaving violently, gritting his teeth as he squeezed out a few words.

"Brother, the rank of major general isn't something you can just get easily..."

"I know."

Uncle Ye interrupted him.

"Do as I say."

Uncle Ye nodded heavily and said nothing more.

Uncle Ye stood up and walked up to Chen Mo.

"Xiao Chen, you've received your military rank and the courtyard house. The Ye family will continue to provide three hundred doses of medicine. You must take good care of the old man's illness. If..."

He didn't say what came after "if".

The air in the entire main hall turned cold.

Chen Mo looked at him, a faint smile curving her lips.

"Boss, you've got it backwards."

Uncle Ye returned to his seat, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Oh? Then tell me, how should I say it?"

Chen Mo took the cigarette out of his mouth and casually fiddled with it between his fingers.

"You should be grateful."

"Thankfully, the armed guard didn't actually break in just now."

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire room froze completely.

"I've always had my own rules."

Chen Mo spoke slowly, as if he were recounting a trivial matter.

"Whoever points a gun at me, I'll make sure he never has to lift a gun again in his life."

A single, casual remark, without shouting or threat, instantly shattered the psychological defenses of all the core members of the Ye family present.

They now finally understand the true source of this young man's confidence!

Uncle Ye's hand, which was holding the teacup, suddenly froze in mid-air, motionless.

There are only two such people in the entire country right now.

One lives in seclusion! The other is by Number One's side!

Chen Mo is clearly the third person!

You can only befriend these kinds of people, not offend them.

Ye Erbo, who was trying to remain calm, instantly lost all color in his face.

He still maintained an upright posture, showing no obvious abnormalities, but the light-colored shirt on his back was being soaked through with cold sweat at a visible speed, leaving a large dark water stain.

He felt an overwhelming sense of lingering fear.

The person who just ordered the guards to be brought in and block the entrance with guns was him.

He had been focused on suppressing this arrogant young man, but now, looking back, a chill ran down his spine.

If those armed guards had actually broken down the door and started a standoff...

What will become of the Ye family today?

I dare not think about it, and I absolutely dare not even think about it further.

On the other side, Aunt Ye silently took off her glasses from the bridge of her nose, her fingertips trembling as she vigorously wiped the lenses again and again.

She kept her head down the whole time, not daring to look Chen Mo in the eye.

All the previous doubts, disdain, and resentment have now transformed into a deep-seated fear.

Ye Yunshu's mother was standing to the side, holding her hand.

"Yun Shu, you stood in the doorway just now, risking your life to stop everyone...did you already know?"

The grievances and fears that had been building up all night finally collapsed at this moment.

Ye Yunshu could no longer hold back. She nodded vigorously, large tears instantly rolling down her cheeks, and she choked out a sob.

"I can't say, I promised Mr. Chen to keep it a secret."

The crisp yet suppressed sobs were exceptionally clear in the deathly silent hall.

At this moment, everyone finally realized what was happening.

It was Chen Mo who spared the entire Ye family.

After a long while, Uncle Ye, who had been holding on, suddenly slumped down, and all his fierceness and arrogance vanished.

He turned around, faced Chen Mo, and bowed to apologize.

"Mr. Chen, I was confused and impulsive just now. I spoke too loudly and offended you. Please forgive me."

As soon as she finished speaking, Aunt Ye walked up to Chen Mo and bowed slightly.

"I was short-sighted before and offended you with my words. Thank you for your leniency."

Chen Mo waved his hand casually, not paying much attention to their apology. He had already gained a lot of benefits because of these two.

Uncle Ye stood up, walked to Chen Mo, and bowed slightly.

"Mr. Chen, the Ye family was in the wrong today. The second and third sons said things they shouldn't have, and as the eldest brother, I also bear responsibility. I apologize to you, Mr. Chen."

Chen Mo flicked his cigarette ash and didn't say anything.

Uncle Ye straightened up and looked into Chen Mo's eyes.

"Mr. Chen, we will arrange the military rank, the courtyard house, and three hundred doses of medicine as soon as possible. Please just let us know if you need anything in the future. The Ye family will certainly do what it can."

Chen Mo smiled.

"Boss, you're too kind. I come from a rural area."

Uncle Ye waved his hand.

"Mr. Chen, please don't call me 'leader,' it's too formal. Just call me Lao Ye."

"We've all seen your abilities. So what if you're from the countryside? A hero's origins don't matter."

Chen Mo leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and spoke casually:

"Alright, from now on I'll call you Old Ye."

He suddenly laughed and said.

"By the way, I hope your Ye family won't retaliate against me later."

Uncle Ye immediately chimed in.

"Mr. Chen, rest assured, what happened just now was in the wrong of my Ye family. We will never do anything to wrong you again."

After he finished speaking, he turned to look at the Ye family members.

"This matter ends here! Once you leave this room, no one is allowed to mention it again."

Chen Mo put the cigarette in his mouth and smiled.

"That's good. I hold grudges, but I don't like to bring up the past. What's past is past. Now that we've reached an agreement, let's begin the treatment. My time is precious."

Uncle Ye's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up and stretched out his hand.

"Alright, Mr. Chen, this way please!"

P.S.: Finally finished today's task!

I just saw a one-star review, even though it took nine hours to read. Is it really that bad?

Go study stocks, stocks are still a promising investment.