Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

Why are we suddenly starting to lecture people?

Didn't you just say you wanted to take my place as head of the household?

No.

My second uncle never thought about these things. He only said that to unite the family members who had split up, otherwise they would not be able to fight against other forces.

As for the head of the family? Such a stressful position, let whoever wants to be it, I'm not going to.

After confirming that everyone outside had left, the second uncle quietly closed the meeting room door.

Su Zhenfeng was greatly puzzled and instinctively shielded Yang Qiuyun behind him.

Could it be that his earlier compromise was all a lie? Or did he perhaps have some kind of assassin lurking in the conference room?!

It's okay... Lin Yin was waiting not far away outside.

Su Zhenfeng had already put his hand in his pocket and pressed his finger on a button on his phone. As soon as he pressed it, Lin Yin would burst in through the window.

His second uncle could certainly see through his arrangements.

He shook his head slightly in disappointment and walked calmly past Su Zhenfeng. (Monthly fee group 694936135)

"Didn't I just say that the head of the Su family is steady enough and has strong judgment? You kid, you're really far inferior to your deceased father... Sigh, now's not the time to talk about this. Qiuyun, are you planning to go home after leaving here?"

“Of course.” Yang Qiuyun answered without hiding anything. “As agreed, I will leave Fenghai this evening, but before that I need to explain the current situation to the children.”

Just tell the truth. Yang Qiuyun knew that the negotiation had been successful and that her second uncle was definitely not going back on his word.

Because her second uncle wasn't a bad person at heart, Yang Qiuyun had always been good at judging people. Her second uncle was the type who kept his word and would never go back on his promises. Even if he did, he wouldn't do it so quickly.

But what else does he need to say...? Everything has already been settled.

Under the couple's wary gaze, the second uncle sat wearily on a chair in the corner.

His opening remarks were extremely difficult for the two of them to accept.

"Although I said that we can leave Fenghai City as Qiuyun suggested, I'm sorry about the specific details. You can no longer go home or wander around. Once you leave this meeting room, you must immediately board a plane to Northern Europe and cannot stay for even a moment."

"why?"

Su Zhenfeng asked the same question that Yang Qiuyun wanted to ask.

She really didn't understand why this time.

You're trying to get rid of me, but I've already decided to leave. Are you really in such a hurry for these last few hours?

Before Yang Qiuyun could feel disheartened, her second uncle knocked on the wall of the conference room behind him.

Two loud thuds followed, then silence returned.

"You think I'm being petty by not letting you go back? Zhenfeng is one thing, but Qiuyun, why are you suddenly so hung up on this too? Well... I understand that parents are always eager to see their children and explain things, but... do you see this wall?"

My second uncle tapped the wall again with his fingers, this time with more force, and the tapping sound became louder.

"Within this wall, we are negotiating behind closed doors. But outside this wall, there are many eyes waiting to find a reason to destroy you. After running the Su family for so many years, haven't you seen the methods of some people? You should know that the most ruthless one has never been me, nor the people sitting across from you just now. The people who can target you the most are in the shadows. People in the shadows will never sit at the negotiating table."

"Tsk."

Yang Qiuyun was so eager to see her child that she still had some wishful thinking.

The situation was indeed terrible; it was the last thing she wanted to hear.

She stopped Su Zhenfeng, who was still trying to leave.

Then, straightening his expression, he asked humbly in a tone of seeking advice.

"Could you please be more specific about this?"

"There are two types of people who have now separated from their families."

After a long sigh, the second uncle revealed everything he knew.

"The first type of people are us, who were sitting opposite you two just now. We want to resolve the issue through negotiation. The other type of people are those I didn't bring to today's negotiation meeting because they are too extreme. They believe that all discussions are ineffective and that the only way to eliminate the problem is to learn from the Mo family of Cangming City and eradicate them completely."

"There are actually quite a few people who think this way... I've really learned something new. Such extreme and ruthless methods are simply insane! Do they really think it can last? They've wiped out all the talented descendants of my Su family. In ten or twenty years, will they be able to shoulder the burden of the Su family? They think the Mo family is good now, but what about the future? I predict that the Mo family will inevitably decline rapidly, at a speed they can't even imagine."

"But thankfully... I have a lot of say in the division of the family. I rebuked them a few days ago, but that can only temporarily suppress their actions. In order to resolve this completely, I made them a promise that I would make you leave Fenghai City in a way that satisfies them, and there is no possibility that you can come back. This is also the reason why the proposal I made at the beginning was so excessive."

"Do you think they wouldn't know if you went out now and swaggered back to your villa? Would they be satisfied? Will our family's future, Yu Zhe and Yu Che, still be safe and sound? It's truly pitiful for Mo Lingyun of the Mo family... She used to come to the Su family to see..."

Such an outstanding child, such a bright future, gone just like that! I cannot bear to see that tragedy repeat itself in my Su family! Absolutely not...cough...cough cough!

He spoke so excitedly that he started coughing.

This time, Su Zhenfeng took the initiative to go over and pat his back to help him catch his breath.

Because every word he just said was exactly what Qiuyun and I were most worried about.

Yu Zhe and Yu Che's safety.

Aside from Su Zhenfeng, Yang Qiuyun, Yu Zhe, and Yu Che, no one else knew that Mo Lingyun of the Mo family was still alive.

Everyone thought she was dead.

The impact of this event is polarized.

Some people felt sorry for the passing of this young and talented child and took it as a warning.

And some people who are very close to the pinnacle of power seem to have suddenly found a guide to their actions!

The Mo family, a family even more powerful than the Su family, actually used a scheme to eliminate the rightful heir. They didn't care about long-term problems; what they saw was that the original branch families of the Mo family became the main family and gained all the benefits.

If the Su family wanted to emulate the Mohists, it would be very convenient for them now.

Because of Yang Qiuyun's situation, there's a perfectly good reason to take action.

So Su Zhenfeng has now realized something...

Perhaps... if it weren't for my visionary second uncle, some of those obsessed and radical individuals wouldn't be hiding in the shadows anymore.

The undercurrents and turbulent waves within the Su family are far beyond Su Zhenfeng's imagination.

20. Believe me

There's no need to continue speculating.

It is already clear who the main enemy is.

Of course, they were enemies, and Second Uncle certainly couldn't be considered a friend either. He was also very wary of Yang Qiuyun's existence, but compared to those who wanted to cause trouble in the dark and eliminate her completely, he was far better.

Moreover, he had a clear understanding of the situation and knew how important Yu Zhe and Yu Che were to the future of the Su family. Regardless of whether he cared for his family's children as an elder, he at least understood that for the sake of the entire family, it was necessary to protect the future possibilities.

Even if it's just for this reason, Su Zhenfeng will no longer hesitate to bow.

The usually arrogant head of the Su family also took the initiative to bow and express his gratitude to the three-dynasty elder of the Su family in front of him.

"Second Uncle... On behalf of Yu Zhe and Yu Che, I thank you. When they grow up, I will tell them that there was once an elder who did his best to protect them."

"No need for thanks. I only hope that you two act according to my advice... no, according to my requirements. This is no child's play; one wrong move can have far-reaching consequences. If you want to protect the children, you can't afford to take any chances. Those people have gone mad. If we make even the slightest mistake now, we'll repeat the mistakes of the Mohists. Don't think about taking any risks; that's gambling with the children's lives..."

The voice just fell.

"Lin Yin".

Yang Qiuyun called out softly.

In just a few breaths, a figure swiftly and cleanly swept in through the window, not by breaking it, but by opening it almost silently and landing steadily.

Lin Yin stood still, holding a sharp blade, her eyes flashing coldly as she pointed at the only stranger present, her second uncle.

The oppressive feeling of death even startled my second uncle, who had seen many grand occasions.

Is that so...? This is the "Deceptive Blade," the family's secret weapon.

It truly lives up to its reputation.

As for what she was called here for, Yang Qiuyun gave her instructions without uttering a single unnecessary word.

"Lin Yin, go back to the villa immediately and protect Yu Zhe and Yu Che's safety. Remember, don't leave their side for a moment today, and don't let them step out of the villa."

"That's possible... but your safety and the head of the family's safety..."

"Go!"

"it is good."

Seeing that Yang Qiuyun wasn't joking and instead looked very anxious, Lin Yin knew that the situation was serious. In such a serious situation, all Lin Yin could do was follow orders.

In a flash, she returned the way she came, leaped out of the window, leaving only a thick rope outside, and disappeared without a trace.

“With me here, they won’t take any action for the time being,” Second Uncle said in a deep voice. “However, having the guards stay there is an extra layer of insurance. Qiuyun, your judgment is correct. As long as things remain calm today, and we implement the countermeasures we discussed tomorrow, your double will be admitted to the hospital, and you will leave Fenghai. I think they won’t make any moves then.”

The excuse for action has disappeared, and they can no longer stand on the moral high ground. No matter how radical they are, they will not risk ruining their future through risky means.

Yang Qiuyun asked, "Can you guarantee that those who know the true details of this plan won't tell those radicals?"

"I guarantee it with my integrity, it won't happen."

My second uncle glanced around at the seats opposite him, which had just been filled with people.

“These old men and women who just separated from their families are all my confidants. I only called them here to discuss important matters because I trust them. Only they know about this. You, me, Zhenfeng, and I guess your family will also inform someone they trust to mediate. The rest of the people will firmly believe in your death.”

Lin Yin's return to the villa relieved Su Zhenfeng's tension considerably.

But then he became troubled by something else.

Just now, my second uncle mentioned that Yu Zhe and Yu Che weren't on the list of people who knew about this plan...

He gritted his teeth and tentatively offered a suggestion.

"Second Uncle, since there's a risk, then we won't meet... At least I'll have someone tell the two children the truth: they can't live without Qiuyun. Even if they have to leave, at least..."

They also need to know that their mother is still alive. If they don't tell her, they... especially Yuzhe, will definitely break down.

"No," my second uncle said, rejecting the idea once again.

"Yu Zhe and Yu Che will definitely understand that it needs to be kept secret! So even if I told them, they didn't ask..."

"Zhenfeng".

Yang Qiuyun lowered her head and interrupted Su Zhenfeng.

Her tone betrayed an undeniable sense of loss: "Didn't I just say... don't harbor any illusions? You think Yu Zhe and Yu Che will definitely keep it a secret after they find out? That's just your guess... The children are sensible, but don't forget, they're not even ten years old yet... They're so attached to me. If I suddenly disappear, what if they make a fuss and say they want to find me? That's one thing. Besides, what if someone tells them I'm dead? What if they get emotional and argue that 'Mommy isn't dead'? That will only make the people who should be kept in the dark suspicious."

Second Uncle nodded in agreement and concluded, "Therefore, Yu Zhe and Yu Che must also believe that Qiu Yun is dead. Only if the two of them act genuinely will those people believe it. If the two of them don't shed a single tear at the funeral, then the whole thing is meaningless. Those people aren't fools."

Su Zhenfeng clenched his fists, his burly body trembling.