18 Kaihe Avenue.
This was an address from memory.
It should not have been an address from his memory.
As time passed, many things had been buried in the depths of the mind, only to be recalled upon reaching certain places, just like this time, when the address suddenly surfaced in his mind – 18 Kaihe Avenue.
Accompanying this address were memories that had long been sealed away.
With a single order from the Ye family’s forces, countless powers across the nation, eager to climb the Ye family’s influential tree, mobilized, forming a nationwide net of encirclement. Only in the southern province, where outsiders were disdained, was there no action.
All members of the eldest branch were killed on the chase, and in the end, only the two of them survived to reach the southern province.
However, upon arriving in the southern province, Ye Guohui was already exhausted. In the midst of a heavy snowfall, he finally collapsed.
It was then that a woman, perhaps taking pity on their plight, brought them home. That was the only moment of warmth during their desperate flight.
They stayed at the woman’s home for over two months. On the eve of their departure, Ye Longlin could not find Ye Guohui for an entire night.
“Thinking about it now, my good-for-nothing father must have liked her, huh? He even had some romantic entanglement.”
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly, wondering what had become of Zhao Qian. So many years had passed; things must have changed drastically.
“Kaihe Avenue was demolished ten years ago. However, for some reason, a small courtyard was left behind. This courtyard is currently uninhabited but belongs to Zhao Qian. According to intelligence, Zhao Qian is now in the hospital, with no children and no husband. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
She only owns this one property and no other assets. In the past month, Tian Sheng Group has sent people to discuss asset transfers ten times, but without success. There is no doubt that Zhao Qian’s current hospitalization was arranged by Tian Sheng Group.”
These details required no use of the Dragon Pavilion’s investigative powers; a simple search in the system by name yielded all the information.
This was the Heavenly Eye System!
“Aunt Zhao was my savior back then. A life-saving debt must be repaid.”
Upon hearing this, Yuan Gang understood what needed to be done. He nodded and turned to prepare the car.
Just then, Fang Cunxin emerged from the villa. Ye Longlin suddenly thought of something and beckoned her over. Fang Cunxin obediently trotted towards him.
“Cunxin, at your age, you should be attending school. Would you like to go back to school?”
She was only sixteen this year, an age when one should be acquiring knowledge in school. Yet, she was by their side, which was somewhat hindering her development.
Fang Cunxin lowered her head, seemingly contemplating the question. She tilted her head in thought and asked, “Master, do you think strength or knowledge is more important?”
It was evident that she was genuinely considering the question.
“I think learning mathematics and Chinese doesn’t have much practical use. Mathematics can only be fully applied by true mathematicians, and there are only a select few mathematicians in Great Xia. Therefore, I believe strength is more important.”
After this period, she had deeply realized the importance of strength. In comparison, she felt that strength was more crucial.
Ye Longlin stood up, stroked her head, and smiled, “Both learning and strength are equally important. In certain dire situations, either can save your life. Take chemistry or physics, for example. In a confined space, flour, when present in a certain concentration, can explode when exposed to an open flame. And flour is a common substance in life, isn’t it?”
Fang Cunxin lowered her head, lost in thought. Ye Longlin chuckled, “Think carefully. Tell me your answer when I return.”
…
Southern Province First People’s Hospital.
“Zhao Qian, you’re not dead yet, are you? Hurry and sign this document while you’re still breathing. My Tian Sheng Group has long coveted your property. Since you’re about to die, do a good deed and give your assets to Tian Sheng Group. Tian Sheng Group will remember your contribution.”
Zhao Qian was a gentle woman. Even though the passage of years had left its marks upon her, glimpses of her youthful, peerless grace could still be seen.
Hearing the words of the man holding a briefcase beside her, a woman watching over her bedside became agitated. “You, you are shameless!”
Zhang Tao chuckled, “Little girl, don’t get excited. What I mean is, a gratuitous gift. You understand what that means, right? It means taking your mother’s property without spending a penny.”
Taking advantage of someone’s illness to take their life?
Zhao Siyu’s eyes turned red with anger, and she whispered in a low voice, “You are robbing us!”
Zhang Tao smiled politely, “You lot, hold down that woman’s hand and make her mark the contract!”
Boom, boom, boom!
Just then, hurried and heavy footsteps approached.
Before Zhang Tao could react, a middle-aged man, holding a briefcase, dressed in military uniform, with one star on his shoulder, and accompanied by several guards, pushed the door open.
“Damn it, who are these curs? Get them out… out… out…”
Before he could finish speaking, he turned and saw soldiers, armed to the teeth, surrounding the area. Leading them was a one-star general!
“By order, I am here to convey the war department’s official approval: From this day forward, Zhao Qian is officially designated as a high-level protected military family, equipped with two guards. Approved by the Heavenly King, the guards have the authority to execute first and report later, including the right to kill.”
After the announcement, Second Master Zhang saluted Zhao Qian and then looked at Zhang Tao with pity in his eyes.
Without pausing, he turned and left, but he left behind two guards, standing like sentinels by Zhao Qian’s bedside.
Zhao Qian opened her eyes, her face devoid of color.
“Mom, you’re finally awake. I was so worried,” Zhao Siyu tightly gripped Zhao Qian’s hand, tears streaming down her face.
Zhao Qian apologized with guilt, “I’m sorry for making you worry. Two… soldiers, may I ask why you are protecting us? And why has the war department designated us as a protected military family?”
She was very confused and did not understand what was happening.
Zhang Tao beside her was stunned. It seemed he had caused a huge problem. They had coerced a military family…
No, Zhao Qian had no children and no husband her entire life, so how could she be a military family?
As if sensing something, he looked towards the doorway, where a young man stood, exuding an aura of authority rarely seen among his peers.
The decisive aura made him even more unfathomable.
Their eyes met, and Ye Longlin’s eyes also reddened slightly.
Although they had only spent two months together, it was the last time he had felt the warmth of a home.
He even speculated that his father might have considered starting a new family back then, but fate intervened.
If there were indeed feelings, his father had ultimately failed her, leaving her to a life of regret.
“Aunt Zhao, I’m back.”
“You’ve suffered so much over the years.”