Lin Xiaotian smiled and uttered two words.
"Guess?"
These two words made everyone present's hearts tremble again. Their fate and lives were entirely in Lin Xiaotian's hands.
Now, they truly dared not escape.
After those few people were beaten out, they were already on the verge of death. Lin Xiaotian glanced at them and said coldly, "I can tolerate some things. Even if you've done something heinous, I wouldn't bother."
"But if there are things you do that I can't stand, I'll step on them."
"The rest of you can go back. But before you go, I need to tell you something: from now on, Young Master Xu will be your new patriarch of the Xu family."
"Who agrees? Who opposes?"
As his voice fell.
The people from the Xu family shouted in unison.
"I agree!"
What a joke. Anyone who dared to object now would probably not know how they died. Didn't they see the person over there still screaming? What kind of torture could make someone scream until their throat was about to break?
Lin Xiaotian nodded with satisfaction. "Very good. Since no one opposes, hurry up and release your new patriarch."
After Young Master Xu was released, he immediately took two quick steps, knelt before Lin Xiaotian with a thud, and prostrated himself, shouting, "Young master, from now on, no matter if you ask me to go through fire and water, just one word from you, and I will surely do it."
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "Don't call me Young Master. We can at most be considered a cooperative relationship. Your Xu family has always wanted to cooperate with my wife's company in antiques."
"You have an opportunity. You can go in person. Don't disappoint me this time."
As his voice faded, his figure vanished like a phantom.
Everyone present stared with disbelief in their eyes.
They had never imagined that someone's speed could reach such a level.
Lin Xiaotian's voice came from afar, sounding somewhat ethereal.
"I still need to go after Old Liu. You guys can slowly handle your family affairs. Don't let me know if the Xu family does anything heinous, otherwise, I don't mind coming over personally and leaving no one alive."
Everyone couldn't help but shiver in unison.
At this moment, Young Master Xu stood up from the ground, a smile gradually appearing on his face. "You all heard just now. The Young Master said I am the new patriarch of the Xu family. If anyone truly has an opinion, you can deal with me anytime. I'm afraid that after I die, the entire Xu family will not survive."
The members of the Xu family all had expressions of envy and jealousy.
They were all cursing Young Master Xu for his incredible luck.
Young Master Xu shouted, "The first thing to do now is to tie up this old man and put him on the shelf outside. Set him on fire and burn him. This old bastard is trying to drag our entire Xu family into the fire pit with him."
"The Young Master has shown mercy and spared us Xu family members, but we cannot forgive this old man. Even if he is my own father, I will not. Since he wants to jump into the fire pit, we will fulfill his wish."
The patriarch of the Xu family was completely stunned. He had originally thought that if Lin Xiaotian left him, he might still survive, but he never expected his own son to want to burn him to death.
"You little beast, aren't you afraid of heavenly retribution?"
"But he's your own father!"
Young Master Xu sneered, "You know I'm your father now? But have you ever treated me as your son?"
"If you had shown me even a little kindness before, I wouldn't be giving this order now. Unfortunately, you didn't. Keeping you might even bring hidden dangers, as your mindset is too dangerous."
"From now on, our entire Xu family will follow the Young Master's lead. As for you... heh!"
"Do it!"
The patriarch of the Xu family's enraged roars sounded hysterical.
In just over ten minutes, the Xu family manor echoed with the patriarch of the Xu family's hysterical screams.
Lin Xiaotian drove back when it was already very late.
Seeing the lights still on in the villa, he smiled and quietly walked into the villa. He saw his wife sitting on the sofa, working on her laptop, with her brows slightly furrowed.
He quietly walked over and placed his hands on Chu Nianxue's shoulders.
Chu Nianxue was startled. As she turned her head, she saw a familiar face, and her red lips met Lin Xiaotian's.
Lin Xiaotian immediately broke into a brilliant smile. "Wife, you're too enthusiastic. You've given me a kiss as soon as I got back."
"You scoundrel!"
Chu Nianxue, annoyed, put down her laptop and grabbed a pillow from the sofa, throwing it at him. "Where did you go? I couldn't get through to you on the phone, and you came back just to scare me."
"And you're acting innocent after taking advantage!"
Lin Xiaotian quickly pulled her into his arms and said with a smile, "Don't be angry. I was just out on business. I specifically went to the Xu family and resolved our misunderstanding. The patriarch of the Xu family, out of guilt, voluntarily resigned his position as patriarch, and his son has now inherited it."
"His eldest son is a rather honest and simple person. He'll be coming over in the next couple of days to discuss cooperation with us personally."
"For this cooperation, I've traveled hundreds of kilometers and worked all day. My whole body is sore and weak. Why don't you give me a massage, husband? If this cooperation is successful, it might bring about a qualitative leap for our company."
Chu Nianxue's face showed disbelief. "Are you kidding me?"
Lin Xiaotian spread his hands. "When have I ever lied to you?"
"Wife, if you say that, I'll be a little sad. Everything I say, when have I ever failed to deliver?"
Chu Nianxue thought about it carefully, and it was true. Whatever Lin Xiaotian said, he always followed through. He wouldn't speak without absolute certainty.
But thinking about what this guy said was too much. What did he mean by the Xu family patriarch guiltily resigning his position? Was he sure he didn't force him?
"You... forget it. I won't ask you anymore. You won't tell me the truth even if I ask!"
Lin Xiaotian lowered his head and kissed her beautiful face. "You've been with me for so long, you're getting smarter and smarter."
Chu Nianxue, feeling happy in her heart, suddenly realized. Her eyebrows shot up as she pushed Lin Xiaotian away. "What do you mean? Are you saying I was very foolish before?"
"Or does hiding things from me make you proud?"
Lin Xiaotian quickly pulled her back into his arms and chuckled, "I misspoke. My wife has always been intelligent and wise. She's just gotten even smarter now. I say one thing, and my wife knows what I'm thinking."
"This is what we call telepathy."