"What if he knows? Shen Lang is my son, and has nothing to do with that loser."
Song Qingyi's gentle gaze flashed with sharp, terrifying killing intent. "Anyone who dares to lay a hand on my son will die a terrible death."
"Madam..."
Hong Fu sensed Song Qingyi's true murderous intent, her face changing in alarm. "What happened back then was an accident. Shen Shuai also blames himself. He's been searching for young master Shen all these years."
"Blames himself?"
Song Qingyi sneered at the words. "Does he blame himself by drinking every day, or by searching for his son amidst a harem of women?"
"Hong Fu, the reason I keep you by my side is because I see you as a gentle child. But regarding the matters between Shen Tianjun and me, I hope you won't speak of them. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to have you leave or disappear."
"Madam, Hong Fu understands..."
Hong Fu knew that while her Madam was gentle and dignified, that was only one side of her. The other side, rarely shown to outsiders.
It was her terrifying side. Those who had seen that side were now mostly dead.
But it wasn't surprising. After all, her brother was Song Shadao, and her husband was Shen Tianjun.
Shen Tianjun was once the strongest, and Song Shadao was the current strongest. Even if Song Qingyi had only learned a tenth of their methods and their fearsomeness, it would be enough to inspire terror.
"It's good that you understand. Remember, the matter of Qiye must be kept absolutely secret. Not only must Shen Tianjun not know, but no one else must either."
Song Qingyi placed a hand on Hong Fu's shoulder, her strength like a thousand pounds, making Hong Fu feel suffocated. "If it leaks, you die."
"Yes—"
Hong Fu knew this was her Madam's final warning, and immediately declared, "Madam, rest assured, Hong Fu will keep her mouth shut."
Song Qingyi smiled, then said no more. With a flick of her dress, she walked into the manor.
Little did she know, as she entered the Song family manor, far away in Longdu, a man of 1.8 meters, burly, with a full beard, looking disheveled and extremely down on his luck, emerged from an ancient mansion.
His name was Shen Tianjun. Little was known about him by the younger generation today.
But the older generation of Longdu knew that this was the most terrifying man in the world. He had once single-handedly stormed the East Country Martial God Hall with his sword, killing three thousand East Country warriors. He had also led his men into the Indian Palace, slaughtering eighteen elders of the Palace who were known as monsters.
He had also, by himself, suppressed the five great families, nearly bringing them to ruin.
If not for the upheaval nineteen years ago, he would undoubtedly be the number one person in the world today.
Since his son's plane crash and uncertain fate, Song Qingyi, unable to bear Shen Tianjun any longer, divorced him. Shen Tianjun was then disowned by his family.
Losing his wife and son in a short span, and being disowned by his family, Shen Tianjun was devastated. He retreated into this ancient mansion and had not stepped out for over a decade.
But today, Shen Tianjun had come out.
As he stepped over the threshold of the main gate, the two middle-aged men guarding the entrance looked on in astonishment, a mixture of shock and excitement in their eyes. They cried out in unison, "Shen Shuai, you've finally come out."
"I've been dormant for too long. It is indeed time to come out."
Shen Tianjun's face was as if chiseled by a knife, with sharp, defined contours. His eyes were like a keen blade, making anyone who looked at them instinctively step back.
"Shen Shuai hasn't left home for nineteen years. Where do you wish to go for a stroll?"
One of the middle-aged men asked with a smile.
"To Nanling. I'll pay respects at my in-laws' graves, then perhaps see Song Shadao. And after that, bring my son back."
A smile flickered across Shen Tianjun's face. "Nineteen years. I wonder if that boy still remembers his father. But whether he remembers or not, he is still a descendant of the Shen family, my son, Shen Tianjun's son."
"Sky Saber, Earth Sword, prepare the plane. We're leaving."
One of the middle-aged men exclaimed excitedly, "Alright, I'll have Ma Liu from the Aviation Group prepare the plane right away."
With that, the two middle-aged men turned and left.
After they left, Shen Tianjun took out a paternity test report and chuckled. "Qingyi, do you think you can hide it from me by having Song Shadao use your hair and Xiao Qi's for the test?"
"You're still too naive. I have people in every medical institution in Longguo. Nothing you do can be hidden from me."
"Moreover, not only did I compare your genes with his, but I also compared mine with his. That kid Shen Lang is indeed our son."
As he spoke, Shen Tianjun clenched his right hand, crushing the report into pieces. "Nineteen years. I've waited too long. We'll finally meet."
Shen Lang was unaware of the events unfolding a thousand miles away in Longdu. At the moment Shen Tianjun crushed the paternity report in his hand, Shen Lang had already returned to the Yujingyuan villa and, with Wang Yuyan, drove back to the Emperor Villa Garden.
Half an hour later, Shen Lang and Wang Yuyan returned to the villa. Ye Shishi and Gu Qinghan had already returned as well.
The villa became lively again.
"Shen Lang..."
"Brother..."
Seeing Shen Lang's return, Ye Shishi and Gu Qinghan were overjoyed.
"Shishi, Sister, you're back?"
Shen Lang looked at Ye Shishi and Gu Qinghan and said.
"Shen Lang, you scoundrel, aren't you curious why we came back so early today?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Ye Shishi seemed a little displeased.
"Yes, why did you come back so early?"
Shen Lang knew that Ye Shishi and Gu Qinghan were always very busy and wouldn't return until after ten in the evening. Yet today, they were back several hours earlier.
"Brother, isn't today your birthday?"
Gu Qinghan said, "We came back early to celebrate your birthday. We've even booked the cake."
"My birthday?"
Shen Lang was taken aback. Then he remembered that today was indeed his birthday according to his ID card. He had just never paid attention to it, so he had forgotten.
"How did you know my birthday?"
Shen Lang looked at Ye Shishi and Gu Qinghan in shock.
"Of course, we saw your information. Don't you remember submitting your documents when you applied for the card at Zhongzhou Bank?"
Hearing this, Shen Lang suddenly realized. He slapped his forehead. "I remember now! How could I have forgotten this?"
However, hearing Ye Shishi mention his bank card at Zhongzhou Bank, Shen Lang stepped forward, placed an arm around Ye Shishi's shoulder, and pulled her into his embrace. He said with a displeased tone, "Shishi, that's not fair. The ten billion from last time hasn't even reached my account, and you've already frozen another hundred billion for me?"
"Rules. Everything is by the rules."
Ye Shishi smiled. "If a hundred billion suddenly appears in your account, I naturally have to know where it came from. Even though we're close, we can't break the rules."
Upon hearing this, Shen Lang sighed. "How do you want to divide it this time?"