This girl… Could Yang Hu have revealed my identity when he took care of Guo Zifan at the hotel? Chen Yang speculated nervously.

"Xiaomo, how could you possibly know that?" Qin Qiu asked, staring at Qin Mo in astonishment and disbelief.

As far as she knew, the mysterious powerhouse had already defeated the Martial Association three consecutive times, making it impossible for its Lingjin City branch to establish a foothold. Moreover, the entire process had been carried out in complete secrecy. Even though many people were present each time, no one had ever seen his true face. The word "mysterious" was a perfect fit for him.

Qin Song, however, asked impatiently, "Xiaomo, hurry up and tell us! Who exactly is this mysterious powerhouse?"

Luo Sulan also stared at her quietly, waiting for her to continue.

Qin Mo's lips curved into a slight smile. Under Chen Yang's nervous gaze, she said slowly, "Today at Li Si's hotel, I met one of the mysterious powerhouse's subordinates. He was the one who took care of Guo Zifan."

"And that Guo Zifan was the man Tan Sitian brought to get revenge on us! Just when we thought our doom was inescapable, that man walked in, and he was even carrying a gun!" Qin Mo continued, a lingering fear in her voice. "He was incredibly formidable. Guo Zifan didn't even have a chance to fight back! After getting instructions from the mysterious powerhouse, he just picked up Guo Zifan's corpse and carried it away."

Hearing this, Chen Yang let out a huge sigh of relief and sat down at the dining table.

A chill ran down the spines of Qin Qiu, Qin Song, and Luo Sulan. Just from Qin Mo's description, they could already picture the scene. It was too cruel, too bloody.

"From what you've said, this Li Si must have a good relationship with that mysterious powerhouse. With her looking out for you, no one will dare to bully you anymore!" Luo Sulan said with a smile.

Qin Mo nodded, a little pleased with herself. "You have no idea. Sisi treats me so well, just like I'm her real sister! This afternoon when we were in danger, she even pulled me behind her to protect me."

"Since she treats you so well, you mustn't let her down," Qin Qiu advised with a relieved smile. "No matter what, you must treat her like a real sister in the future."

"I know, don't worry!" Qin Mo nodded emphatically.

"Let's eat."

"Alright, honey."

Chen Yang didn't stand on ceremony, picking up his bowl and starting to eat.

SMACK.

Luo Sulan slammed her hand on the table. The dishes jumped, and half of a brimming bowl of spare rib soup sloshed out.

Qin Qiu frowned. "Mom, what are you doing now?"

"What am I doing? Don't you know what he did?" Luo Sulan pointed at Chen Yang and said coldly, "You have some nerve, laying a hand on my Qin Song!"

"Oh? Did my dear brother-in-law go crying to mommy?" Chen Yang glanced at Qin Song with a faint smile.

Luo Sulan roared, "I order you to get on your knees and apologize to Qin Song right now!"

A small smirk played on Qin Song's lips. He looked at no one, simply sitting there with an air of indifference.

"My dear mother-in-law, when your wimpy son Qin Song came snitching to you, did he happen to mention why I hit him?" Chen Yang asked with a chuckle.

"You need a reason to hit someone?" Luo Sulan scoffed, laughing from pure anger. "Don't think you can act so recklessly just because you know a few moves! As long as I am in this house, you will not be stepping on anyone's neck!"

Chen Yang didn't get angry. He simply smiled and said, "Since he didn't tell you, allow me."

"When he heard Zhang Zhaoyang was coming, he kept pushing Xiaoqiu to hand over the formula. When Zhang Zhaoyang arrived, he greeted him like a fawning dog with a sickeningly sweet smile. Later, even after Zhang Zhaoyang was on his knees begging Xiaoqiu for mercy, he was still trying to curry favor with him."

Chen Yang stared at Qin Song and smiled. "As a man, he has no sense of responsibility or integrity. All he knows is how to sell out others to protect himself. If I'm not going to hit a useless piece of trash like that, who should I hit?"

"You..." Qin Song's face flushed crimson as he glared fiercely at Chen Yang.

"What's wrong, brother-in-law? Something to say?" Chen Yang made an inviting gesture. "Go on, speak your mind."

Qin Song was speechless, his face ashen.

"Hmph!" Chen Yang's expression turned cold, his eyes narrowing. "You had better behave yourself. Otherwise, I might do more than just hit you!"

Instantly, Qin Song was frozen with fear, so terrified he nearly slid off his chair.

Luo Sulan couldn't bear to hear such words. She exploded with rage, pointing a finger at Chen Yang. "This is the Qin Family's home! Who do you think you are, an outsider, acting so arrogantly? What, are you planning to commit murder now?"

"My dear mother-in-law, your son Qin Song is a coward who betrays the company's interests, and you can tolerate that? I never realized you were such a generous person," Chen Yang said with a light laugh.

Luo Sulan's expression shifted multiple times. Although fury was boiling inside her, she was utterly unable to form a retort. She was, of course, biased and couldn't stand the sight of Chen Yang.

"Speaking of murder," Chen Yang said nonchalantly, picking up his bowl and helping himself to some food, "if anyone dares to make a move on the company, or on Xiaoqiu, I will most certainly kill them."

The implication in his words was crystal clear.

Qin Song clenched his jaw, his head tilted slightly up as he stared at Chen Yang with venomous resentment. He had been back with the Qin Family for some time now. If it weren't for this meddler, Chen Yang, he would have already used Luo Sulan's favoritism to seize control of Qin Corporation and change its name.

This damned guy has to go! Qin Song seethed internally.

Qin Qiu stared at Chen Yang. The man had truly changed so much recently that he almost felt like a stranger. He had grown so much compared to the man he used to be. Unconsciously, the corners of her lips curled into a faint smile. This man isn't so useless after all.

As for Qin Mo, she gave Chen Yang a thumbs-up. "Brother-in-law, you're so awesome! I'm on your side!"

Chen Yang winked at her and smiled.

Luo Sulan's face turned a hideous shade of purple. She shot to her feet, kicking her chair aside as she bellowed, "On his side? I think all of you have been bewitched by this good-for-nothing!"

"The Qin Family will be ruined by this failure! Dong Lai, oh, Dong Lai, if your spirit is watching, you must see what this failure has turned our family into! Let Xiaoqiu divorce him!"

With that, she staggered out, crying and wailing as if she had suffered some terrible injustice.

Qin Qiu and Qin Mo exchanged a look of exasperation. They knew their mother's personality all too well. One after the other, they got up and chased after Luo Sulan to comfort her.

As they left, Qin Song's face darkened. "Kid," he said coldly, "you really insist on opposing me, don't you?"

"What, getting desperate?" Chen Yang glanced at him indifferently. "Bring it on. I'll take whatever you've got."

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P.S. The previous chapter was updated last night but only synced this morning. I even wished everyone good night, haha…

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