Xiao Yufan felt a vague sense of unease stirring in his heart. He had an unsettling premonition that something was about to happen, a feeling that deeply disturbed him.
“These next few days, go and protect Lan Tianyuan first. That guy is really arrogant. If the Beijing Club wants to save face, they’ll definitely come after him, and when they do, it won’t be a small move—it’ll be a major strike!”
After a moment’s hesitation, Xiao Yufan thought of Lan Tianyuan. When he had left the Beijing Club before, nothing had happened. He could imagine how much pent-up anger the club’s president must have been holding. It wasn’t unthinkable that they’d now target Lingyun Enterprise.
“Don’t worry, Boss Fan. If the Beijing Club really dares to make a move, I’ll make sure they never return. It’s been a while since I’ve had a good fight—I hope they aren’t too weak…”
A seductive curve formed at the corner of her lips, a bloodthirsty arc that, combined with her flawless beauty, made it hard to imagine the terrifying strength she possessed. Clearly, the savage gene still ran deep in her blood.
“Although you’re going there to protect him, I don’t want you to suffer even a scratch. If you get hurt, I’ll make the entire Beijing Club pay with blood…”
His hand gently covered Tianxuan’s cool, delicate one, and a faint, elegant smile curved Xiao Yufan’s lips. Though he was smiling, the icy tone in his voice was unmistakable. If anything were to happen to Tianxuan, he would certainly make good on his threat.
A warmth blooming in her heart, Tianxuan fixed her beautiful eyes on Xiao Yufan, the usual coldness of a night-blooming rose softened into an unusual tenderness. Only this man could bring out such a gentle side of her.
Leaning back in his chair, Xiao Yufan considered countless possibilities. The Beijing Club and Glory were now locked in a bitter rivalry; one misstep could undo everything. He couldn’t afford any carelessness now—taking down the Beijing Club was merely the first step.
Thinking of the power behind the Beijing Club and the possibility of the Qing family getting involved, Xiao Yufan could only place his hope in his grandfather. If the Situ family could contain the forces behind the Beijing Club, he would have a much better chance of victory.
Soon, Xiao Yufan dialed his grandfather’s number. As if they shared the same thoughts, the moment the call connected, his grandfather’s voice came through clearly…
“You still remember you have a grandpa? Trouble never visits without reason—go ahead, tell me, has Glory run into more trouble again?”
It had been a long time since they’d last met, and Xiao Yufan could hear the added weariness in his grandfather’s voice. A wave of guilt washed over him—he had almost forgotten that it was his grandfather who had given him everything he had today.
“Grandpa probably already knows. Glory and the Beijing Club are locked in a business battle. I don’t want the forces behind them to interfere with our plans, so…”
“So you want the Situ family to act as a deterrent, to scare those families and factions into staying out of it?”
Before Xiao Yufan could finish, Old Master Situ cut in. It was clear he felt a sense of pride toward Glory’s development, even though it was just a small enterprise under the Situ family’s umbrella.
“It seems there’s nothing I can hide from Grandpa…”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but feel a little sheepish. Since taking over Glory, he had caused his grandfather no small amount of trouble.
“Don’t worry about that. I’ll give those old men a warning. If they dare to act, the Situ family will definitely intervene. Still, you need to watch out for the Beijing Club’s secret backer!”
As if reading Xiao Yufan’s thoughts, Old Master Situ chuckled and continued.
“I’ve never heard of the Beijing Club’s secret investor before. Grandpa, who exactly is this mysterious benefactor?”
At his grandfather’s mention of the backer, Xiao Yufan’s ears perked up. He was extremely curious to know who this shadowy figure was, someone powerful enough to command such influence in Beijing.
“A young master from the Eastern Clan, the crown prince of Beijing’s underground empire. In terms of power, there are very few who can rival him…”
“Someone from the Eastern Clan? Grandpa, are you talking about the Eastern Clan that controls the entire Eastern Financial Group?”
Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat, his lips twitching involuntarily. If it was truly as he suspected, then the Beijing Club’s backing was far more formidable than he had imagined.
“Is there another Eastern Clan out there?” The old master’s tone was teasing, yet calm. Clearly, this giant in Xiao Yufan’s eyes wasn’t all that impressive to the seasoned business fox.
Xiao Yufan was no longer the naive youth he once was. In China, many powerful families controlled the economic lifelines—families like the Situs in the north, the Chens in the south, and the Eastern Clan, another ancient lineage. The wealth of the Eastern Clan, which controlled the Eastern Financial Group, was probably beyond even their own comprehension.
In the north, the Eastern Financial Group, much like the Situ family in Beijing, stood at the pinnacle of power, controlling the nation’s economic arteries. If the Beijing Club truly had such backing, it would be a very thorny issue indeed.
“Then, Grandpa, can you contain them?”
It wasn’t that Xiao Yufan wanted to back down, but he didn’t want the Situ family to suffer heavy losses. If the Situ family were united, things would be better—but he wasn’t sure how cohesive the family was at present.
“Even though the Situ family is currently fragmented, we’re still not afraid of the Eastern Clan. Go ahead and act. If the Eastern Financial Group really gets involved, I wouldn’t mind stirring up another storm in the business world…”
The old master’s bold response was like a soothing balm to Xiao Yufan, giving him peace of mind. He believed that his grandfather would definitely follow through. It was an instinctive trust—this man, so close and dear to him, would never deceive him.
“What I want you to watch out for isn’t the Eastern Century or the Eastern Financial Group, but the other identity of that Eastern Clan young master. He’s the crown prince of Beijing’s underworld, and the hidden forces under his command are no weaker than his public ones. So be extra cautious!”
As Xiao Yufan hesitated, his grandfather’s voice came again, and his brows furrowed slightly, as if he had begun to understand something.
“It seems shadows exist everywhere…” he murmured softly, momentarily lost in thought. But soon, his hesitation vanished. He was confident that even if it came down to a battle of covert forces, Glory wouldn’t necessarily lose…
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