Chapter 55

Luo Songcheng, who had been boasting and planning to pressure and even massacre the Ye family, was thrown into disarray when Ye Tianchen appeared. Especially after Ye Tianchen's battle with Iron Hammer, which led to Iron Hammer's departure, Luo Songcheng suddenly felt that the dozens of trusted soldiers he brought might not be enough!

Although he was shot in the leg, it was not a serious injury. Luo Songcheng, after all, was a soldier and a deputy commander of a military district, with a stronger endurance than the average person. He was just surprised, not completely shocked. He had not expected that Ye Tianchen, the laughingstock of the entire capital and a notorious wastrel, would have such formidable skills, so strong that even Iron Hammer, the leader of the Heavenly Dragon Group, could not defeat him. It was truly unbelievable.

Hearing Luo Songcheng's words, Ye Yuanshan frowned. He was not a man who acted without thorough consideration. When he learned that Luo Songcheng had brought people to surround the Ye family, he had thought about letting his third son, Ye Hong, and his family not return, and letting his eldest son, Ye Mubai, and second son, Ye Heguo, go into hiding.

However, none of these options were feasible. The Ye family had declined and become a third-rate family. In the capital, where there were countless major forces and powerful families, a third-rate family could not cause much of a stir. Even if Grandfather Ye still had some old connections, the Chinese political arena was clear: when a person was no longer in power, no one would listen to them anymore.

If Ye Yuanshan really let his three sons leave to avoid trouble, everyone in the capital would think that Ye Tianchen had killed Luo Lei and Luo Tao, and that the Ye family was entirely responsible for the incident. Given that Luo Songcheng was extremely protective of his family, he had brought dozens of trusted soldiers to the Ye family to wreak havoc. If he learned that the Ye family was trying to avoid trouble, he might very well pursue and kill the Ye family members, giving him even more reason to open fire. Therefore, after much consideration, Ye Yuanshan decided to gather his family together, so that he could at least protect them.

"This matter cannot be concluded so rashly. To determine that my grandson Ye Tianchen did it based on just a few words is too hasty!" Over the years, despite not treating his third son's family well, Ye Yuanshan would still stand by his family in critical moments.

"That's right, Brother Luo. My son, no matter how foolish, would not be foolish enough to leave a note at the scene after killing someone. Wouldn't that be telling everyone in the capital that he was the killer?" Ye Hong hurriedly added.

Luo Songcheng glanced at Ye Tianchen, coldly snorted, and fiercely said, "Who doesn't know that your Ye family has a wastrel and a good-for-nothing? I think he's not only a wastrel but also an idiot, a complete fool who doesn't know his place..."

"Who's the fool? I think you're the fool, and your whole family is a bunch of fools!" Ye Tianchen retorted without giving Luo Songcheng any face.

"You...!" Luo Songcheng's face turned from green to purple with anger. Among the Ye family, only Ye Tianchen dared to defy him, showing no fear and no respect for his authority as a deputy commander.

"What do you mean, old man? I respect you as an elder, so I'm giving you a piece of advice: don't rely on your age to act superior. I don't buy that stuff." Ye Tianchen looked at Luo Songcheng calmly.

"Fine, fine, fine! Grandfather Ye, since your grandson is so arrogant, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Luo Songcheng was so angry that he was ready to use his gun. He didn't believe that dozens of armed soldiers surrounding the Ye family would fail to make Ye Tianchen kneel and beg for mercy.

Just as Luo Songcheng was about to give the order for his trusted soldiers to open fire, his phone rang. Already in a state of extreme anger, Luo Songcheng didn't even check the caller ID before answering and shouting, "Who? Speak quickly, if you have something to say, spit it out..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Luo Songcheng's entire demeanor changed. His tone shifted 180 degrees, and he forced a bitter smile, saying, "Brother Cang, you speak, you speak..."

"Understood, understood. Please convey to Vice Chairman Yang that I was just acting on impulse..."

After hanging up, Luo Songcheng looked at Ye Tianchen with a sullen face, feeling very reluctant but helpless. He never expected that Cang Lang would call him. Although Cang Lang's position was not much higher than his, he could not give direct orders. However, Cang Lang's final words, "This is Vice Chairman Yang's wish," left Luo Songcheng stunned. He had to take this matter seriously.

Vice Chairman Yang was the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, a position of great power. Luo Songcheng naturally understood the gravity of his orders. He dared not disobey, but he never dreamed that Vice Chairman Yang would speak up for Ye Tianchen and stand by the Ye family. Why? When did the Ye family have any connection with Vice Chairman Yang?

"Ye Yuanshan, I won't let this go. We'll see how this plays out!"

Luo Songcheng left a threatening message and withdrew with his dozens of armed soldiers from the Ye family's old residence. Ye Yuanshan and the others were puzzled. Luo Songcheng had come with such a strong force, ready to massacre the Ye family, but at the crucial moment, he suddenly withdrew. What had happened?

"Father, what...?" Ye Hong looked at his son Ye Tianchen, thinking he might know what had happened, so he asked in a questioning tone.

"Son, what's going on?" Luo Yan also asked anxiously.

"I don't know either. Since Luo Songcheng has left, it means our Ye family is out of danger. Mom, Dad, let's go home. I'm hungry!" Ye Tianchen yawned and said nonchalantly.

To be honest, Ye Tianchen didn't know what had happened either. He had expected Luo Songcheng to order the soldiers to open fire, forcing him to use his powers to deal with the situation. But at the crucial moment, a phone call had turned the arrogant and domineering Luo Songcheng into a wilted eggplant.

However, Ye Tianchen didn't think much about it. He had already completely broken ties with the Luo family. He had ordered Wu Xue to kill Luo Lei and Luo Tao, and this matter would not end easily. To prevent the always arrogant Luo Songcheng from retaliating, he would have to confront him with strength. From the way Luo Songcheng had threatened and bribed Wu Xue to assassinate him, it was clear that the old man was a ruthless character. If not eliminated, he would pose a constant threat to the Ye family.

"Ye Hong, your family should stay here tonight. Call Qianwen over, and we'll have a family dinner." Ye Yuanshan smiled.

"Grandfather, we're very busy..." Ye Tianchen didn't want to stay in the Ye family's old residence for a minute. This place had left him with no good memories. In the past, he had always been punished by the Ye family's rules, publicly scolded by his uncles as a wastrel and a good-for-nothing, embarrassing his parents. So, this place held no fondness for his family.

"Father, that's fine. We'll have dinner here tonight, and we'll be a happy family!" Ye Hong interrupted his son and smiled at his father, Ye Yuanshan.

Ye Yuanshan nodded, glanced at Ye Tianchen, and said nothing. He didn't mind his grandson's disrespect. Over the years, he had indeed wronged his third son's family and felt guilty towards his grandson. So, it was normal for Ye Tianchen to be unhappy.

However, from the moment Ye Tianchen had stormed into the hall to scold his uncles for mistreating his mother, to the point where he had made the extremely powerful Luo Songcheng panic and eventually withdraw, no matter what method he had used, it was a remarkable achievement. At least for now, Ye Tianchen was the only one in the entire Ye family who could do this. Perhaps this grandson, once a wastrel and a good-for-nothing, could become the hope for the Ye family's revival.

At this moment, in the top floor of an office building in the central area of the capital, after finishing his call with Luo Songcheng, Cang Lang respectfully knocked on the door. Hearing a response from inside, he entered and stood straight in the middle of the over 100 square meter office, reporting loudly, "Sir, I have ordered Luo Songcheng to withdraw and made it clear that this was your wish."

In the spacious office, a man in his sixties, dressed in a military uniform, sat with a dignified and authoritative presence. This was Vice Chairman Yang Yi of the Central Military Commission, who had ordered Cang Lang to call Luo Songcheng and command him to withdraw.

"Regarding the matter between the Luo family and the Ye family, we'll discuss it later. Are the intelligence reports you received true? I want to know if this young man is capable of handling this mission." Yang Yi looked at Cang Lang and asked.

"Sir, I can't guarantee if he can complete the mission, but I know he is very strong. Iron Hammer was no match for him." Cang Lang replied.

Yang Yi frowned and then looked at Cang Lang, saying, "You must understand that this mission is extraordinary. On the journey to another country, we don't know what kind of experts he might encounter. If this young man cannot defeat all the experts and protect the Liu family to complete the mission, it will cause significant damage to our country. You recommended him, so you bear the responsibility..."

Cang Lang was taken aback. He understood Vice Chairman Yang Yi's meaning. As a subordinate of the vice chairman for over a decade, Cang Lang knew Yang Yi well. They had a strict superior-subordinate relationship but could also be considered friends and colleagues. So, Cang Lang called Yang Yi "Sir," but he also understood the seriousness of this mission. If anything went wrong, no one could bear the responsibility.

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