It is well known that Ye Gou holds a rather awkward position within the Ye family, one that is even inferior to his father, Ye Shengkuan. Among the third generation of children, Ye Gou also struggles with certain psychological issues.
Now, with Xu Que taking him under his wing, Ye Lao feels a sense of relief.
"Alright, in a moment, I'll give Ye Gou a stern command. If he doesn't make a name for himself while following you, he won't be allowed to return home for the rest of his life."
Upon hearing Ye Lao's words, Xu Que felt elated and quickly expressed his gratitude for the old man's help.
...
Half an hour later, Ye Gou was escorted, head hung low, to the entrance of the courtyard.
In that moment, all Ye Gou could think was, *Let the world burn, I don't want to live anymore!*
Xu Que patted Ye Gou's shoulder with a smile and said, "Dog, your grandfather said from now on, you'll follow me."
"Big Brother, can I change my promise? I don't need you to protect my life, just let me stay in the Zhatian Company," Ye Gou pleaded, gazing up at Xu Que.
"Don't worry, I won't let you die," Xu Que replied, again patting Ye Gou's shoulder with a sinister smile. "Besides, you were the one who eagerly pledged allegiance to me. Now that I've made good on that, it's your turn to keep your word."
Ye Gou instantly regretted his decision, cursing his grandfather in his mind countless times.
Just as Xu Que was about to take Ye Gou to the eastern outskirts of Beijing to seal the rift that first appeared, his phone rang.
Seeing that it was a call from Shen Mengchu, he immediately understood what she wanted to ask.
After explaining the situation, Shen Mengchu quickly grasped Xu Que's intentions.
The key issue, however, was with the Yanzhou Tianhui Company.
"Oh, the three rifts in the northeast are reserved for you. When will you head there?" Shen Mengchu asked.
"I'm still in Beijing. I'll probably get there by this afternoon," Xu Que replied.
Initially, he had planned to go to the eastern outskirts, but compared to the three rifts in the northeast, the one in the east seemed less urgent. The eastern rift only erupted once a month, while the temporary rifts in the northeast would explode in just three days.
Clearly, the northeast rifts posed a greater danger.
"Alright, take care of your safety. We'll deal with the rest when you return."
Upon hearing Shen Mengchu's tone, Xu Que blinked in confusion.
*Has she figured it out?* Xu Que wondered, quickly sending a message to Liang Jinyu.
"Let's go, we're heading northeast. I'll take you to the B-level interdimensional space for training."
As Ye Gou sighed in relief, not having to go to the A-level space, Xu Que's phone buzzed again.
It was a message from Liang Jinyu. Xu Que hurriedly opened it, only to be left speechless when he read its contents.
*Who can tell me what the hell is going on here?*
He had thought the matter with Han Xiaoyu would be the end of it, especially since he didn't like the girl. But now, Liang Jinyu informed him that Morningstar's Murong Xuan'er had spent the entire morning talking with Shen Mengchu, though the specifics were unclear. However, from the context, it seemed to be related to Xu Que!
Recalling Ye Lao's knowing smile, Xu Que, even if not particularly sharp, could easily deduce the meaning behind it.
*Damn it!!*
Xu Que muttered in frustration.
"Huh?" Ye Gou asked, looking confused. "Big Brother, did you get into trouble?"
Xu Que shot him a blank stare. "Do you want me to carry you on my back or take a plane?"
"Heh, I'll take a plane. Big Brother, your flying sword eats the wind too much, I'm afraid it'll give me a stomach ache," Ye Gou chuckled, scratching his head.
"Then go arrange it," Xu Que kicked Ye Gou.
"Big Brother, do you think airplanes grow on trees?" Ye Gou groaned. "My identity…"
Before Ye Gou could finish, Xu Que handed him a business card. "Tell them it's from Ye Lao."
Ye Gou took the card and gasped, "Damn, you really are my big brother! Even Lao Biding would be willing to give you this?"
Xu Que sighed, not bothering to describe the colorful language of the Ye family.
"Go make the call," Xu Que said, then quickly sent a message to Liang Jinyu, followed by a reassurance message to Shen Mengchu.
Putting his phone down, Xu Que felt like a scoundrel.
...
Half an hour later, Xu Que and Ye Gou boarded a military helicopter bound for the northeast!
...
At the Prospect International Building in Magic City, when Shen Mengchu read the message from Xu Que, a satisfied smile spread across her face.
Although she didn't know exactly how Xu Que had read her mind, seeing the message put her much more at ease.
Just as she was lost in thought, Liang Jinyu knocked on the office door and entered.
"Mengchu, what's the good news?"
"There's nothing," Shen Mengchu replied shyly, putting down her phone. "Did you need something, Jinyu?"
Liang Jinyu smiled knowingly, her eyes twinkling. "You know, I can tell what's going on, but I won't point it out."
"Mengchu, how does Xu Que deal with the hunters?" Liang Jinyu asked.
Shen Mengchu's expression grew serious. "He kills them! He said before, if only one team or person returns from the space, the rest are usually killed by that person."
"But, the information you gave, can we be sure Guo Qing is the hunter?" Liang Jinyu hesitated.
"Jinyu, the moment you suspected him, you must've guessed his identity. You just haven't decided how to deal with it yet, have you?" Shen Mengchu said.
Liang Jinyu nodded. Honestly, she had never dealt with hunters before, and if they executed him, she would have no explanation for Yu Xiaochuan and the others.
"Actually, I've considered your concerns, but Xu Que said this sort of thing is for him to handle. How about we temporarily detain him and wait for Xu Que to return to deal with it?"
After a moment's silence, Liang Jinyu nodded. Truthfully, she had always been generous with people, and although she had a sharp edge, she didn't want to alienate others in the organization.
If it were someone else, Liang Jinyu wouldn't care, but with this situation involving her people, she had to consider the consequences for those around her.
As the two women continued their conversation, the office door was knocked.
"General Manager Shen, Zhang from Yanzhou Tianhui is here."
Upon hearing Zhang Dahai had arrived, Liang Jinyu stood up to leave, but Shen Mengchu smiled and said, "Jinyu, you don't need to leave. I actually need your help with this."
"Huh? My help?" Liang Jinyu asked, puzzled.
When she saw the document Shen Mengchu handed her, she frowned and took it.
"Xu Que was too busy before, so he just gave me the information orally. He specifically asked me to have you help out," Shen Mengchu said apologetically.
Liang Jinyu's lips twitched. *My dear little sister, you are so naïve…*
As soon as Liang Jinyu saw the file, she understood. This was all part of Xu Que's plan—he wanted her to take charge of the situation.
Shen Mengchu didn't understand the intricacies of this world, but Liang Jinyu did.
Putting the document down, Liang Jinyu said, "Mengchu, this matter is not simple, but if you want me to help, I'll take the lead. How about that?"
Without hesitation, Shen Mengchu agreed, grateful.
Though she didn't understand the details, she knew Xu Que's intentions.
Seeing Shen Mengchu's agreement, Liang Jinyu shared her preliminary plan with her.
With a few more words of advice from Liang Jinyu, the two women left the office with smiles and entered the elevator.
On the eighth floor of the Prospect Building, in the reception room, a burly man with a fierce face sat waiting.
This was Zhang Dahai, the boss of Tianhui, codenamed "Old Wolf"!
At first, Zhang Dahai didn't want to come, but Kate's orders left him no choice—because the Chaisfield family had chosen Xu Que!