Zhong Hanchen was stabbed twice. Although he was out of the woods, he was completely terrified. Not only he didn’t dare to create trouble for Ye Xiaoxi, but even voluntarily sold his shares to Ye Xiaoxi. Not only Shao Baisheng was thrown into prison but he also brought trouble to his sworn brother. Xiao Bing entrusted Lil Bei to do this. If Shao Baisheng and his brother were honest, Xiao Bing couldn’t get Dragon Teeth to deal with them. However, they were too dishonest, so they were asking for it.
Shao Wuyou’s legs were completely mutilated and the news about Shao Wuyou spread throughout the security department. Suddenly, everyone was afraid. Zhang Situ put the security department in order and everyone obeyed.
Similar things happened in other departments. After seeing their bosses landing into such a plight, no one dared to cause trouble for Ye Xiaoxi at such a time. They had the same thought. Although Ye Xiaoxi was a woman, as long as he or she was part of Ye Family, all of them were unfathomable.
While reorganizing the company, the funerals of Ye Bancheng, Ye Tianming and Ye Xinyi were held as scheduled. Ye Tianming and Ye Xinyi were cremated and an additional memorial service was arranged for Ye Bancheng’s funeral at the graveyard.
As Xiao Bing was not yet a member of the Ye Family, he came today as a mourner. He was accompanied by Su Xiaoxiao, Lil Bei and Dumbass.
After walking towards and standing in front of the members of the Ye Family, Xiao Bing first laid a wreath and comforted Yezi in a low voice, “Don’t think too much. They hope to see you live your life happily.”
Yezi promised.
Su Xiaoxiao sighed, took Yezi’s hand and said softly, “Xiaoxi, I can understand your feeling. If you feel bored at home, you can get Brother Bing to take you to my home. My home also has an empty room. I don’t care how you stay. I can accompany you every day.”
Ye Xiaoxi hugged Su Xiaoxiao in gratitude and said, “OK, Xiaoxiao.”
Xiao Bing took Su Xiaoxiao and the rest to the side.
Xiao Bing came relatively early. Due to Ye Family’s status in Jiang City, many people would come to the memorial service. Xiao Bing estimated that he would have to stand here for at least an hour or two.
Several famous businessmen in Jiang City arrived initially. Although Ye Family had been through a rough patch recently, the spiritual pillar of the family, Ye Bancheng, was no longer around and many people felt that mischievous imps were running the household, Ye Family, after all, was a big, deep-rooted undertaking. The status of Ye Group in Jiang City and even in H province hadn’t changed. It is still the economic pillar of Jiang City.
Some of the famous businessmen were from Jiang City and some were from other places. Given that Ye Xiaoxi was perceived to be Missy by how she treated others, the current Ye Xiaoxi had a certain aura which others couldn’t help but look up to her. They didn’t dare to show any contempt towards Ye Family.
Xiao Bing, who was standing at the side was nodding. Ye Xiaoxi was indeed the daughter of Ye Bancheng. She had the characteristics of a successor that was, confidence, wisdom and steadfastness.
At this time, Ye Xiaoxi’s classmates came together. There were more than twenty male and female students. They rushed over with great strength and vigor. Two girls, Chen Yuanyuan and Xu Wenting, whose relationship with Ye Xiaoxi was the best, laid wreaths. Looking at Ye Xiaoxi’s emaciated appearance, Xu Wenting sighed and said, “Yezi, you have lost a lot of weight these days.”
“Really?” Ye Xiaoxi said smilingly, “Treat it that I’m losing weight.”
Chen Yuanyuan said, “You are thin enough. Why are you on diet? Come back earlier. We miss you so much.”
“OK.” Ye Xiaoxi was touched. Her eyes were moist from seeing her classmates.
Xu Wenting said, “Let’s go. Let’s stand at the side and not block the people behind.”
When Xu Wenting saw Xiao Bing, she immediately walked over and stood beside Xiao Bing. Chen Yuanyuan and the other students also stood in line.
Xu Wenting sighed and said, “Haven’t seen you for a long time.”
“Yes.”
“Brother Bing, I know Yezi may not return to school again. Please promise me one thing.”
Looking at Ye Xiaoxi’s best friend, Xiao Bing said, “Say.”
“Take good care of Yezi for us. If no one takes care of her, we will be worried.”
Xiao Bing said seriously, “Rest assured. I will!”
As soon as Xiao Bing stopped talking, he heard people around him saying, “Isn’t that Mayor’s secretary Zhang Yi? I didn’t expect that the mayor’s secretary would come. Although Ye Bancheng is gone, Ye Family still commands huge clout.”
“Yes. Although Ye Bancheng is gone, Ye Family is still Ye Family. It is still a colossus.”
However, they saw a polite middle-aged man coming forward with flowers in his hand. He first laid a wreath and then walked towards Ye Xiaoxi. He sighed and said, “Second Missy, Mr. Mayor couldn’t come in person because he is now having a meeting in the provincial capital. However, he specifically asked me to talk to Second Missy. You must take good care of yourself. Ye Group needs you and Jiang City needs you.”
Ye Xiaoxi nodded slightly and said politely and humbly, “Thank Mayor for me. Thank Secretary Zhang for coming today.”
Zhang Yi sighed and said, “I really feel very sorry for Ye Family. I have always had a good relationship with your father and planned to visit him before. Now… haiz, my condolences. Let me offer my prayers first. I would also like to talk to your father. After that, I need to deal with some things at the municipal government. I will go back first. ”
“OK. Sorry for troubling Secretary Zhang.”
Zhang Yi went to Ye Bancheng’s tombstone and lit the incense in person. He sighed and said, “Old Ye, rest in peace. You have worked hard and contributed to the economy of Jiang City all your life. The government of Jiang City and the citizens will not forget you. Let me offer you this incense to show my appreciation. If you are aware of everything, please rest assured. The government will continue to support Ye Group and Second Missy.”
After Zhang Yi paid his respects, he put away the incense, told Ye Xiaoxi to take care of herself and left. Zhang Yi’s arrival meant a lot. At least, it showed an attitude and the government’s support for Ye Xiaoxi.
Just after Zhang Yi left, another big shot arrived. As most of the people were already present, so the next few people were famous big shots. Master Hou came personally.
The tall and straight Miyamoto Shinji, who resembled a javelin was following Master Hou as usual. Xiao Bing looked at Miyamoto Shinji solemnly. This man hid his aura so well that Xiao Bing couldn’t detect it. However, Xiao Bing could feel his incredible strength. Someone would get killed when he released his aura. Xiao Bing estimated that Miyamoto Shinji was much stronger than North Heaven Queen, the Peony Fairy!
Upon seeing Master Hou’s arrival, the entire venue became silent. Master Hou walked up to Ye Xiaoxi and sighed deeply. He said, “Haiz, Second Missy, I’m sorry for your loss.”
“Thank Master Hou for coming.”
“I should,” Master Hou said, “I am your father’s good friend. Now that he is gone, I should come and send him off. Bring over the wreath.”
Besides Miyamoto Shinji, there were two men in black, who were following Master Hou. The two men in black were holding the wreath. Upon hearing Master Hou’s order, they immediately brought the wreath over. Master Hou took the wreath and brought it over to Ye Bancheng’s tombstone personally. After leaving it there, Master Hou said sadly, “Bancheng, I’ve come to see you. In Jiang City, everyone is afraid of me as though I’m a fierce and cruel person, but you are different… you dare to say my shortcomings in my face, drink and joke with me. To you, both of us are of the same kind.”
“The reason why some people fear me is because they are not qualified to speak before me. I have no regard for them.”
“Heroes only know heroes, heroes only cherish heroes.”
“You represent Jiang City’s day and I represent Jiang City’s night. In Jiang City, we have no enemies or true friends. Therefore, to me, I have always cherished your existence because you are the only one, who is worthy to be my friend or enemy.”
“Unfortunately, you are not around…”
Xiao Bing was somewhat surprised. Master Hou was a gentle, kind and honest elder. He had never seen the prideful side of him. However, at this moment, there was a hint of arrogance in his words. He perhaps shouldn’t describe him in such a way as he was worthy of such arrogance. It was more appropriate to say that Master Hou’s words showed Master Hou’s contempt towards other famous businessmen from Jiang City. When Xiao Bing looked around, these businessmen didn’t say a word and appeared to be in awe.
Xiao Bing somewhat understood. Although he didn’t know the reason, Master Hou was planning to exert his power.
The tiger, which had been sleeping for a long time, was finally going to open its big mouth and roar everywhere!
Master Hou sighed and straightened his body. He was about to talk to Ye Xiaoxi when he suddenly saw another visitor. Moreover, this time, the visitor was very unusual due to his extraordinary attitude. A group of men in black came over with great strength and vigor. They were led by a young man who was wearing sunglasses. He was twenty-four or twenty-five years old. One could see from his walking posture that he was arrogant.
When these people came to Ye Xiaoxi, the young man said casually, “You guys, take the flowers over. I’ll talk to Second Missy.”
The young man took off his sunglasses. After taking at a good look at Ye Xiaoxi, he appeared flirtatious. He said smiling, “It turns out that Ye Family’s Second Missy is so beautiful. I heard that Ye Family’s Big Missy is the most beautiful in Jiang City. Unfortunately, she is not around and I, Long Xiaoyun, have no chance to see her. Apparently, I didn’t waste my trip as I managed to meet the beautiful Second Missy.”
Seeing such a frivolous young man, everyone’s facial expression changed. Some started to whisper, “Who is this man? Why is he so rude and ill-mannered?”
“Speak softer. Don’t you even know him? He’s from the provincial capital. He is Long Xiaoyun, the only son of Long Family’s Second Master, who is the actual lord of the underworld of the three northern provinces!”
“Wow. Long Family?”
Since the emergence of Long Xiaoyun, Master Hou had a faint and enigmatic smile on his face. The Long Family had unified the underworld of two of the three northern provinces. Currently, it was imperative to unify the underworld of the whole H province. The underworld of H city, which was the capital of H province, had long been occupied by the Long Family. The only remaining stumbling block of the entire H province was Master Hou, who was happy to exercise sovereignty over a part of the province.
Long Family felt that Master Hou was a pain in the neck. They could eliminate him as long as they paid a certain price!
What was the reason behind Long Xiaoyun’s visit? To mourn Ye Bancheng, to provoke Ye Family or to provoke Master Hou? Almost everyone seemed to be thinking about this interesting question.
Ye Xiaoxi said smilingly, “Long Xiaoyun? Long Family?”
Long Xiaoyun smiled proudly as if he were a prince. He said, “Second Master Long is my father.”
Ye Xiaoxi said politely, “Thank Young Master Long for coming to visit my father.”
“You’re welcome.” Long Xiaoyun had long been attracted by Ye Xiaoxi’s beauty. Ye Xiaoxi’s current pitiful and haggard appearance excited him further. He flirted brazenly, “Second Missy, I, Long Xiaoyun, am new here. Are you free to bring me around after the funeral? You can play host to me.”
Many people felt that it was inappropriate for him to make such a request as the bereaved had just lost her father and siblings.
Ye Xiaoxi was still able to suppress her anger. She said softly, “It’s not convenient.”
Long Xiaoyun’s facial expression changed slightly. He said smilingly, “You have character. I like…”
At that time, no matter how well-restrained Ye Xiaoxi was, her facial expression changed inevitably, whereas Xiao Bing walked over with a cane.
