Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 625: Chapter 624: [Can’t Help but Admire the Evil Man’s Acting Skills]

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”Grandpa, I understand, but I’m not considering these things right now. I just want Grandpa to be healthy, and then we can return to China together, where our family can live happily!” Ling Yuxun said with a sweet smile.

”Hehe, silly girl, Grandpa is old and no longer of much use. Sooner or later, I will leave this world. As long as I can see my granddaughter find a boy worthy of entrusting her life to, I will be very happy. I’ve heard you like Ye Tianchen. It’s been so many years, and I haven’t met the boy, but since you like him, you should grasp the opportunity!” Ling Shuanghe said with a smile.

”Who, who said that? That’s not true...” Ling Yuxun said softly, her cheeks turning red as she looked down.

”My granddaughter is blushing; looks like it’s true?” Seeing Ling Yuxun feeling embarrassed, Ling Shuanghe couldn’t help but laugh happily.

”It, it’s really not... Here, Grandpa, have some more water!” Ling Yuxun’s cheeks were flushed with shyness as she hurriedly handed Ling Shuanghe a glass of water.

Ling Shuanghe smiled faintly, feeling very content in his heart. Even though there was still a hint of worry in his eyes, seeing his granddaughter so filial comforted him. Although his eldest son, third daughter, and fourth daughter were unwilling to return to China with him, thankfully, they were filial too. The children were grown up, with their own thoughts and ways of life, so he let them be.

What Ling Shuanghe couldn’t have foreseen, however, was that his eldest son, third daughter, and fourth daughter had long lost any sense of filial piety. The only reason they stayed by the old man’s side was that the many industries of the Ling Group had not yet been divided. Once they got their hands on the Ling family’s assets, they might even harbor thoughts of killing the old man. It was a pity that Ling Shuanghe, wise as he had been his whole life, had three such unfilial children and remained oblivious. Getting old was really uninteresting.

Ye Tianchen stood quietly on the side, without saying a word. He just wanted to protect Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun properly. After handling the matters of the Ling family, his next plan was to escort the grandfather and granddaughter back to China successfully and smoothly. But, handling the Ling family’s affairs wouldn’t be so simple, and it was up to Ling Shuanghe to make his own decisions. Ye Tianchen’s involvement was at most as an assistant on the sidelines.

”Ah Pi, go get me some sugar!” At this moment, Ling Shuanghe looked at Ye Tianchen and said.

”Yes, Master!” Ye Tianchen, realizing what was asked, headed toward the kitchen.

However, Ye Tianchen’s Superpower Perception was always active because as he followed Ling Yuxun over here, he felt a very sinister power. This power was so strange that even he could not easily capture it. He could only judge that the person emitting this sinister power must be very powerful, not ordinarily so, making for an exceedingly challenging opponent.

Thus, as Ye Tianchen turned to enter the kitchen, through his potent Superpower Perception, he overheard the private conversation of Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun, which he found somewhat heartwarming.

”Yuxun, now that there’s no one else here, Grandpa tells you, take the chance to leave this place as soon as you can, go back to China, and don’t ever come back, understand?” Ling Shuanghe, glancing at the direction of the kitchen, urgently said to Ling Yuxun.

”Grandpa, what’s happening?” Ling Yuxun still didn’t quite understand and asked.

”The government of M Country are shameless thieves. This time I am determined to relocate our businesses back to our homeland for development, even if it kills me, because this is the only chance for the Ling family. If we don’t succeed this time, it will be very difficult in the future, so I have already made such a plan!” Ling Shuanghe said earnestly.

Ye Tianchen hadn’t expected that Ling Shuanghe had long been prepared to take drastic measures to relocate the Ling Group’s industries back to China, despite the myriad obstacles from the M Country government. Even if the government opposed it, at least some of the Ling Group’s assets could be transferred, as it was virtually impossible for a country or government to completely control everything.

”Grandpa, if we go, we should go together. Even if we can’t transfer all the assets, as long as we live happily and safely together as a family, that’s enough. Don’t be too fixated on these things,” Ling Yuxun hurriedly said.

”No, Yuxun, you don’t understand. Grandpa started to work hard and create a business when I was just a teenager. Back then, to survive, I had to endure all hardships and suffer immeasurable wrongs, but I never forgot my motherland, the place that birthed and nurtured me. My lifetime’s work is the Ling Group, and now I am to hand over these assets to M Country’s bandits? Even in death, I would not rest with such injustice. So, I want to transfer as much, if not all, of our Ling Group’s assets, leaving not a penny for these M Country thieves,” Ling Shuanghe said vehemently.

”Grandfather, Uncle, Aunt Three, and Aunt Four don’t want to leave, and I believe you’ll give them a part of the assets,” Ling Yuxun said with a fluttering gaze. ”Please leave them a bit more so they can live well in M country. That way, maybe the M country bandits won’t be too hard on us. I just want you to return safely, to visit our hometown and see the motherland, fulfilling your long-held wish!”

”My good granddaughter, my sweet child, I know you are the most filial,” he replied, ”but you’re too naive. Do you really think your Uncle, Aunt Three, and Aunt Four will be satisfied with just that? They...”

At that moment, just as Ling Shuanghe was about to continue, the hall’s door creaked open. The first to walk in was Ling Yuyang, followed by Ling Xia and Ling Qing. Ling Shuanghe glanced at them and quickly whispered to Ling Yuxun, ”Yuxun, if anything unexpected happens to Grandpa, remember to leave here quickly and don’t trust your Uncle and the two of them too much...”

Ling Yuxun was stunned and didn’t react at first. It was only after Ling Shuanghe’s forceful cough that she came to her senses and stood to one side. Ye Tianchen, who heard everything clearly, also emerged from the kitchen with sugar in hand, feeling somewhat impressed by Ling Shuanghe. Truly deserving of his reputation as the foremost overseas Chinese, he was meticulous, comprehensive, and careful. Despite thinking that his eldest son Ling Yuyang, his third daughter Ling Xia, and fourth daughter Ling Qing were filial, he remained guarded. This old man was no simple character.

”Master, here is the sugar you asked for!” Ye Tianchen approached Ling Shuanghe and said.

”Good, put it in,” Ling Shuanghe responded.

After Ye Tianchen placed the sugar in Ling Shuanghe’s cup, he stood to the side. In his role as Ah Pi, everyone present was his master, and it wasn’t his place to speak. Naturally, Ye Tianchen stepped aside.

”Dad, I heard you were sick. Are you alright?” Ling Xia asked with concern upon seeing Ling Shuanghe.

”Dad, should I go out and get you some medicine?” Ling Qing took a seat beside Ling Shuanghe and tenderly began to massage his back.

”Dad, you should take some of this ginseng. It’s wild ginseng from Changbai Mountain, excellent for strengthening the body!” Ling Yuyang wasn’t to be outdone.

No one could have imagined that these three, who appeared to be the most concerned about their father Ling Shuanghe, were actually the most calculating and vicious among the entire Ling estate. The three presenting themselves with moral righteousness were the ones with exceptional acting skills, having performed for so many years. Ye Tianchen, standing to the side, almost couldn’t believe it. If he hadn’t taken on the appearance of Ah Pi and secretly learned of the conspiracies of Ling Yuyang, Ling Xia, and Ling Qing, he might have been deceived by them too.

Ling Shuanghe was clearly fooled by his three children, too. Although he was somewhat wary of them, he believed their filial piety was genuine, which could potentially be his fatal weakness. But could someone, no matter how clever or wise, suspect their own kin, their own children, of harming them? If one has to guard against their own family to such an extent, what is left to guard against? It’s an impossible task.

”No need, it’s just a minor cold, nothing serious, and not as bad as you think. I can still live for another twenty years, rest assured!” Ling Shuanghe said with an undertone.

”Of course, Dad, with your strong constitution, you’re sure to live a long life,” Ling Yuyang quickly added with a smile.

”Dad has always been in good health, no doubt about that!” Ling Xia also said, smiling.

”Dad, you still have to see me get married. It’s just a pity that I haven’t found my sweetheart yet...” Ling Qing acted coquettishly, leaning on Ling Shuanghe’s shoulder. She had always been the most pampered as the youngest daughter, and she was using this to her advantage, as her biggest bargaining chip. Even Ling Yuyang had no choice but to capitulate to Ling Qing as long as the old man was alive, making her the most favored and a powerful contender in the struggle for the family inheritance.

”You three, in the future, visit China more often to see me. That would make me the happiest,” Ling Shuanghe said with a hint of regret.

”Don’t worry, Dad. I promise to return every month to stay a few days and keep you company,” Ling Qing said sweetly, a stark contrast to the image of the vicious and vile woman she truly was.

Ling Shuanghe nodded, then looked at his three children and said, ”All of you sit down. Qing’er, take a seat over there. We need to have a family meeting. I have something to say to you all!” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)