At this moment, the one who perhaps feels the most helpless is Liu Wenzhuo.

On the way here, Ye Xiao had already told Liu Wenzhuo that Liu Shixun and Liu Wenjian were dead. Now, the only person who can be the head of the Liu family is Liu Wenzhuo.

Liu Wenzhuo understood that although Ye Xiao had been suggesting he take on the role of the head, he was well aware that Ye Xiao merely wanted him to be a puppet.

And now, seeing Ye Xiao conversing with Chen Maocai and other core members of the Chen family, they were treating Ye Xiao as their leader, which left Liu Wenzhuo even more astonished.

No matter who Ye Xiao was, he knew who Chen Maocai was: the patriarch of the Chen family, its most powerful member, and one of the strongest individuals in Bird City. Yet such a proud elder was willing to submit to Ye Xiao; furthermore, with just one word from Ye Xiao, Chen Cangyu managed the Zhao family. Does this mean the Zhao family has been given to Chen Cangyu?

The difference between a chairman and a general manager was not something Liu Wenzhuo could overlook.

Thus, Liu Wenzhuo also realized that wanting to monopolize the Liu family was impossible. He lacked the power and strength; a wise person has self-awareness. Today, Ye Xiao had raised him to great heights, but who knew if someday, Ye Xiao wouldn't let him fall hard.

"Ye Xiao!" Liu Wenzhuo looked at Ye Xiao.

At this moment, Chen Zeming looked at Liu Wenzhuo and said seriously, "Brother Liu, it's better not to address Mr. Ye by his name directly."

Apparently, Chen Zeming was informing Liu Wenzhuo about Ye Xiao's position and Liu Wenzhuo's own.

Liu Wenzhuo looked at Chen Zeming, then at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao smiled and spoke to Liu Wenzhuo, "It doesn't matter, Uncle Liu is also my senior, so it's only natural to call me by my name. Besides, I'm not impolite; Uncle Liu, feel free to speak your mind."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zeming also fell silent immediately. The Chen family now stood before Ye Xiao, feeling like a meritorious subject, believing that their status was much higher than that of the Liu family.

How could Ye Xiao not understand this? A single dominant force is something that a controller disdains to see, so Ye Xiao needed someone to keep balance. At this moment, Ye Xiao was also giving Liu Wenzhuo some respect.

Liu Wenzhuo looked at Ye Xiao, smiled self-deprecatingly, and said, "In the past, I lived under the shadow of that old thief Liu Shixun, holding the title of the head of the Liu family but lacking the substance. Today, you've made me head of the Liu family again, which is indeed a bit embarrassing. However, since I am now the head of the Liu family, I will exercise one of my rights as the head: offer ninety percent of the Liu family's assets to you, Ye Xiao, and retain the remaining ten percent for myself, her, and the family's expenses."

Clearly, this time Liu Wenzhuo had truly understood. To maintain a family, what is truly needed is not how many masters there are, but substantial financial resources. Whether Martial Artists or ordinary people, money is always extremely important.

Ye Xiao and the people from the Chen family were somewhat surprised to hear Liu Wenzhuo's words. Although convinced that Liu Wenzhuo would come around, they didn't expect him to figure it out so quickly.

Ye Xiao immediately shook his head and said, "Uncle Liu, I'm doing this to help you. By doing so, I feel undeserving."

Hypocritical, really hypocritical!

This was the thought in almost everyone's mind present, yet no one dared to speak it out loud.

Liu Wenzhuo immediately said earnestly to Ye Xiao, "Ye Xiao, if you don't accept this, I will not accept the position of the head of the Liu family because I would feel even more undeserving."

"This..." Ye Xiao immediately put on a troubled expression.

At this time, everyone knew that Ye Xiao needed someone to give him an excuse to accept.

Chen Maocai immediately laughed heartily and, looking at Ye Xiao, said, "Ye Xiao, you should accept it. This is a protection fee, and after receiving it, in the future, you have the duty and obligation to protect the Liu family. Moreover, if you don't take it, Wenzhuo will indeed not manage the Liu family."

Ye Xiao sighed immediately, smiled at Liu Wenzhuo, and said, "Alright then, as it is, I'll accept it, but ninety percent is not acceptable."

"Ah?" Liu Wenzhuo was instantly surprised, thinking that perhaps ninety percent wasn't enough?

However, at this time, Ye Xiao said, "Eighty percent, the expenses of a family are still significant, including your personal expenses, a total of twenty percent."

Liu Wenzhuo was overjoyed upon hearing this. It's important to know that twenty percent of the Liu family's assets were indeed substantial, not just a few hundred million.

"Thank you!" Liu Wenzhuo said, looking at Ye Xiao.

"Uncle Liu is still too polite." Ye Xiao waved his hand and looked smilingly at Chen Maocai, saying, "Mr. Chen, I have a request."

"Go ahead," Chen Maocai said.

Ye Xiao said, "Now Uncle Liu's foundation in the Liu family is unstable. Could you transfer five or six reliable Martial Artists from your Chen family to assist Uncle Liu? Once he is stable, I'm sure he will offer a heavy reward."

Liu Wenzhuo also understood that, although he was now the head of the Liu family, there were still many who were loyal to Liu Shixun. Therefore, he indeed needed assistance as Ye Xiao couldn't stay in the Liu family all the time.

Now Liu Wenzhuo understood that all he needed to do was obey Ye Xiao, so when he heard Ye Xiao's words, he immediately looked at Chen Maocai and said, "Mr. Chen, I must trouble you."

Like Liu Wenzhuo, Chen Maocai also understood that it was necessary to obey Ye Xiao. Besides, what Ye Xiao said was more like a jest than an order.

"Of course, no problem." Chen Maocai laughed heartily and said, "Not just five or six; even more wouldn't be an issue. In the future, the Chen and Liu families must join together to assist Ye Xiao."

"Mr. Chen speaks truly!" Liu Wenzhuo said.

At this moment, Ye Xiao, standing in the middle, smiled bitterly. These people in their fifties or sixties, how can each of them be so good at flattery? Although being flattered feels nice, Ye Xiao understood that these were all false words. If their strength exceeded his, it was entirely possible that they'd eliminate him in a moment.

"Alright, I won't interfere with the remaining matters; I'm going to see Fang Jing. You all can discuss here, and besides, if Mr. Chen is willing to have a meal here, Uncle Liu should entertain him well!" Ye Xiao said with a smile, preparing to go find Fang Jing.

But Chen Maocai, being seasoned and insightful, couldn't fail to understand that Ye Xiao was issuing a veiled eviction order.

Chen Maocai immediately smiled and said, "No, I need to go back and select a few elite members for the Liu family, so I won't stay here. After all, we have plenty of time ahead of us, don't we?"

"Yes, indeed." Seeing Chen Maocai speak thus, Chen Zeming also quickly joined in agreement.

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