Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 619: Chapter 618 [The Three Aunts of Ling Yuxun]

Ye Tianchen had used the ”Bone Transformation Skill” passed on to him by Zhang Yide to transform into the appearance of Ah Pi. This ”Bone Transformation Skill” was incredibly sophisticated, unlike any ordinary Disguise Skill. It altered a person’s form from the bones outward, changing not only the person’s appearance and physique but also the entire temperament. Tianchen thought that unless one was an absolute top-notch expert, the skill’s intricacies would be impossible to detect. It was extremely practical, and it seemed he would have many uses for the ”Bone Transformation Skill” in the future.

After entering the Ling family’s estate, Tianchen felt his head spinning slightly and frowned. The Ling family’s estate was much more grandiose than the Liu family’s estate; it wasn’t just an estate, but a small town. The streets on both sides were well planned and broad, with people traveling in sedans. The Ling family truly lived up to its reputation as the leading overseas Chinese business dynasty, wealthy enough to rival nations!

”Manager Apo, where are you headed?” Just as Tianchen was unsure which direction to go, a woman approached him from the side. She appeared to be in her thirties or forties, dressed in a phoenix cheongsam, and had an average appearance yet exuded the air of a wealthy lady with an unyielding and arrogant demeanor.

Tianchen did not recognize this woman, nor was he Ah Pi. After a brief moment of surprise, he stepped aside to see what the woman would say next. Using Ah Pi’s identity to infiltrate the Ling family’s estate without drawing attention, he naturally wanted to gather as much information as possible. Often, one could discover more while hidden in the shadows. Tianchen was aware that force alone would not suffice to deal with the matters of the Ling family’s estate; it would take additional tactics.

Seeing Tianchen standing to one side without speaking, the woman glared at him fiercely and then approached. She whispered with a mocking smile, ”You must have gone out just now, huh? The Ling family’s estate has been sealed off by the U.S. government. Probably only you, Apo, could move in and out freely. It seems like you’ve already sided with the U.S. government!”

”This...” Tianchen uttered only this word and did not continue. He didn’t know who this woman was or what her intentions were, but her sly and cunning appearance didn’t seem to bode well.

At that moment, the woman looked around and then whispered into Tianchen’s ear, ”Go back and tell my elder brother that his third sister will always be on his side. All I want is thirty percent of the Ling family’s business shares. As long as he agrees to my terms, I will support him and help him with his affairs.”

Hearing the woman’s words, Tianchen realized who she was. Ah Pi was Ling Yuyang’s personal servant, and this woman referred to Ling Yuyang as her elder brother and called herself the third sister, which made it simple—this sinister-looking woman was Ling Xia, the youngest daughter of the Ling family and Ling Yuxun’s aunt. Unexpectedly, she was waiting at the entrance of the Ling family’s estate; it seemed she was already aware of Ling Yuyang’s situation. Indeed, Tianchen had been informed by Ling Yue that besides him, Yuyang’s elder brother and two younger sisters seemed reluctant to transfer the Ling family’s business back to their home country. It looked like the Ling family’s situation was not simple or easy to handle!

”Third Miss, rest assured, I will definitely relay the message to my master. With both Third Miss and the eldest young master working together, the whole Ling family shall be yours!” Tianchen replied promptly with a laugh, imitating Apo’s tone.

”That’s good, very good, Apo. I am aware of your affairs too. Just help me and my elder brother take over the whole Ling family, and I not only won’t hold you accountable, but I can even marry that dead girl Ling Yuxun to you. Then you can play with her however you wish...” Ling Xia didn’t sound like an elder at all, but rather like a venomous shrew.

”This... Third Miss, such words should not be spoken rashly. I am but a servant,” Tianchen feigned ignorance as he spoke.

As expected, with Tianchen’s casual remark, Ling Xia spilled quite a lot of information, providing him with ample intelligence. She snorted coldly and looked disdainfully at Apo as she said:

”Apo, you’ve been with the Ling family for over ten years, always working by my eldest brother’s side. I know what you’re capable of. Usually, it’s no big deal, but this time, it’s about the family fortune, and I don’t mind being blunt with you—I’ve been secretly observing you and my eldest brother. My brother has ambitions to take the helm of the Ling family, but unfortunately, the old man favors Ling Yue, my second brother. My eldest brother has been harboring resentment, wishing he could kill Ling Yue and his daughter Ling Yuxun. It’s only because the old man isn’t dead yet that my brother dares not act rashly. I believe that as soon as the old man dies, and if my brother takes control of the entire Ling family, the first thing he’s going to do is kill Ling Yue and his daughter. As for you, Apo, you’ve reaped plenty of benefits over the years and played with many women in our family. The woman you want most is Ling Yuxun. How many times have you secretly ogled that dead girl, thinking no one knew? I can clearly tell you now that not only do you have to help my eldest brother secure the whole Ling family, but you also have to ensure that I get thirty percent of the shares. Otherwise, your dream will never come true!”

Ye Tianchen was stupefied, not expecting this woman named Ling Xia to be so cruel and deeply cunning. This woman was downright terrifying. Had he not disguised himself as Apo and coincidentally encountered her, he probably would never have uncovered these secrets. He didn’t know how much Ling Yuxun’s aunt, actually loathed her to the bone, not only plotting to seize the Ling family’s assets but also intending to hand Ling Yuxun over to the lecherous old Apo after succeeding. Thinking of this, Ye Tianchen wished he could slap this woman dead, but he held back because he knew the drama that was yet to unfold would be even more splendid. Pretending to be confused, he said, ”Miss Ling, I have noted your words. I, Apo, may not have many skills, but I will give it my all. The only thing I don’t understand is why you seem to hate Ling Yue and Ling Yuxun so much?”

Ling Xia glanced at Apo, seemingly feeling that she would soon have the entirety of the Ling family under her control and would no longer have to pretend so arduously. With a sneer, she said, ”Apo, I think you really have become senile, forgetful, eh? When Ling Yuxun’s mother married into our family, she was so popular—beautiful, graceful, and able to both enter the hall and work in the kitchen. She was indeed an excellent woman. But it was precisely because she was too excellent, she stole what should have been mine.”

”What was supposed to be yours, Miss Ling?” Ye Tianchen continued to feign ignorance.

”Hmph, father was originally going to let me manage some of the Ling family’s affairs in Southeast Asia. But after Ling Yuxun’s mother married into our family, all the elders favored her, considering her to be a competent woman who could stand on her own. In the end, the old man decided to let her take my place, leaving me to continue idling at home, unable to control the Ling family’s assets and power. To this day, I have nothing!” Ling Xia furiously said with a fierce expression.

”So that’s what happened. Miss Ling has indeed suffered!” Ye Tianchen said, shaking his head in feigned regret.

Now Ye Tianchen understood why Ling Xia, the aunt, harbored such enmity towards her younger brother Ling Yue and her niece Ling Yuxun. It turned out that Ling Yuxun’s mother was too outstanding—a beautiful and capable woman who was highly regarded by Ling Shuanghe, to the point of overshadowing his own daughter. Therefore, Ling Shuanghe eventually decided to let Ling Yuxun’s mother manage the affairs of the Ling family in Southeast Asia, causing Ling Xia to be neglected. Now, Ling Xia held no real power over the Ling assets, nor did she own any shares; she could only live as a spoiled young miss, dependent on her family.

Perhaps many people think that having everything handed to them on a platter is nice. But that’s a mistake. When you belong to a family of colossal wealth and numerous assets, you might not care when you’re young, when you can have whatever you want. But as you mature, while the older generation gradually declines, seeing your siblings in control of a portion of the family fortune while you have nothing—that’s when the anxiety and panic start to set in. Even when the older generation passes away and the assets are divided, it’s clear that those who are more capable, those who manage some of the family’s affairs, will certainly receive more. An idle person, simply due to blood ties, will definitely get much less.

So, all this time, Ling Xia held deep hatred for Ling Yuxun’s mother, which extended to Ling Yue and Ling Yuxun. She just never showed it, because if Ling Shuanghe, the patriarch, knew of the discord among his children, he would certainly be furious and that would further impact her chances of obtaining a share of the inheritance.

Just like now, Ling Xia has always been treated like a young lady of the family, watching as the old man grew older, and the family’s assets were being shifted back to the country for development. With not a single share of the family’s assets to her name, how could she not be anxious? Thinking of all this only intensified her hatred for Ling Yuxun’s mother, who had taken away her right to manage the Ling family’s affairs in Southeast Asia.

”Hmph, suffered? I haven’t felt like I’ve suffered one bit. The second year after Ling Yuxun’s mother died, she died well, mysteriously too, but no one could find out anything. That’s what makes me the happiest!” Ling Xia said venomously, her eyes seething with malice as she looked at Ye Tianchen.