"Hurry up and come with us to the Songs', or do we really need to take action? Even if Ye Zhenhong is here today, we'll make you kneel at the Songs' doorstep and apologize," Ye Zhenguo said impatiently.
"Right, the Yes will be under our control from now on. If you want to live comfortably without a care in the world, you better cooperate with us," Ye Zhenbang added.
"Since when has the Ye family had a change in leadership? I seem to recall that the old man is not dead yet?"
An authoritative voice came from the staircase, and Ye Zhenhong walked into the hall energetically, his wrinkled face betraying no emotion.
"Boom! ——"
The moment the four relatives by marriage saw Ye Zhenhong, their minds were struck by a tidal wave of shock. For a moment, they stood there foolishly. What was happening? How could Ye Zhenhong be here in the Ye family house? Wasn't he supposed to be in the military hospital?
This time they were completely stupefied. At first, they thought they were hallucinating. It was only after they rubbed their eyes twice with their palms that they had to admit the harsh reality.
"I told you earlier that my grandfather was upstairs, but you wouldn't believe me. Being a good person these days is truly difficult!" Ye Chenfeng murmured to himself in lamentation.
"Now you look foolish, don't you? Know who is the fool now? I seem to remember someone saying they would cut off their head to offer as a stool for me to sit on?" Ye Chenfeng's mocking gaze swept over the four of them.
Ye Zhenguo, Ye Zhenbang, and the other two didn't dare say another word, deflating like punctured balls. As long as the old Ye master was alive, the family would never fall into the hands of these relatives by marriage.
But how could they understand why someone who was supposed to be critically ill in the military hospital would appear before them, full of vigor?
"Why are you all silent now? Weren't you very talkative just now? Thought the old man was dead, did you?" Ye Zhenhong's face suddenly changed, turning a livid red that spread across his wrinkled visage.
The old Ye master had been at the staircase entrance since the four of them had entered the hall. He wanted to hear for himself what these ingrates were truly thinking. Who could have known they would be so shameless? Had they forgotten their own surname?
"Big brother, we, we…" Ye Zhenguo stammered. Ye Zhenhong was one of the top five leaders in Huaxia Country, and his authority was not to be violated.
"Hmph~" Ye Zhenhong snorted coldly from his nose, his expression cooling a few degrees, and barked, "Weren't you just about to drag Chenfeng to the Songs' doorstep to kneel and apologize? Why are you so quiet now?"
"Uncle, we, we were just joking with Chenfeng! How could we ever do such a treacherous act!" Ye Anxin said, trembling.
"Is it your turn to speak? I know very well what's going through your minds. Do you think the position of the Ye family's direct descendant is so easy to take on?"
"I dare say that if this old man were to pass away and let you bunch of bird eggs take the position of direct descendants, it wouldn't take long before the Yes would be annexed. By then, you'd be nothing, not even worth a fart."
Old Master Ye burst out with crude language. In his youth, he had fought on the battlefield, killing enemies with real guns and live ammunition. His personality was characterized by the forthrightness and toughness of a soldier.
"Big brother, you're right. We were bewitched and confused for a moment," Ye Zhenguo and Ye Zhenbang admitted their mistake with sincere fear and trepidation, daring not to utter a word of rebuttal.
"It would be easy to handle if it were just a moment of confusion, but I'm afraid that's not what you truly think, is it?" Old Master Ye's piercing eyes stared at the two old men in front of him.
As if anything under these sharp eyes would be seen through, Ye Zhenguo and Ye Zhenbang were terrified. If Ye Zhenhong wanted to deal with them, it would be very easy. The two quickly made a promise, "We will definitely not make such foolish mistakes again. We will immediately sever ties with the Songs and have absolutely no contact with them."
Old Master Ye watched the two old men, nearly his age, for a long while before saying, "This is your last chance, simply because you bear the Ye name and the blood of the Yes flows in your veins. But , if you dare to betray us again, next time I will not be lenient, even if we are brothers, there will be no mercy shown."
"Yes, yes, yes. From now on, we will stick to our proper roles," Ye Zhenguo and Ye Zhenbang nodded repeatedly.
"What? Do you still want to stay for breakfast?" Old Master Ye asked the four collateral members of the Ye family who showed no signs of leaving.
Upon hearing Ye Zhenhong's words, the four immediately scurried away. It probably wouldn't be long before the news that Ye Zhenhong wasn't sick would spread throughout Capital City.
Old Master Ye watched the hastened departure of Ye Zhenguo and the others, sighed softly, and then said, "Chenfeng, do you think I'm too soft-hearted? I'm old now, not as ruthless as I was when I was young. Moreover, after all, they are people of the Ye family! I hope they really can find their way back this time."
"Grandfather, you're in good health! If anyone says you're old, they must be blind," Ye Chenfeng said jokingly to cheer up the old man.
"You brat, when did you learn to cheer me up?" The old man's face was covered with a kind smile as he continued, "Chenfeng, what are your plans for the future? I want you to go to the Tianhai military base for some training. Your uncle is an instructor there. The changes in you should not be widely known in Capital City. Even if you were to cause a sensation in Tianhai, the old heads of the big families in Capital City would probably only be half-convinced since they have not seen it for themselves."
Ye Chenfeng originally wanted to find an opportunity to strengthen his body quickly. Now, this body couldn't even withstand the peak of Second Level Soul Force, which was simply too embarrassing. Therefore, training in the military camp didn't seem like a bad idea.
But Ye Chenfeng was still constantly thinking about the cause of his parents' death! He asked, "Grandfather, what about my parents' death? I have to find the murderer."
"Haven't I told you about this? What we need to do now is to watch quietly for changes. I believe the mastermind will act again, and the next target may be you. With your current skills, I am much more reassured about you. What you need to do now is to quickly become stronger and have the ability to protect yourself," Old Master Ye's face grew even sadder when he mentioned Ye Chenfeng's parents.
After contemplating for a moment and agreeing with the old man, Ye Chenfeng said, "Alright, grandfather, I will first go to Tianhai military base for training. If the murderer dares to come after me, I will make sure they won't return."
"That's the spirit! That's the kind of backbone a descendant of the Yes should have. You rest at home for two days, then head to Tianhai. I will contact your uncle in advance," Old Master Ye said with a relieved smile.