Chapter 568: Familiar Methods

The Lan Family is on the move.

Of course, Xu Shaochen, the protagonist at the center of this storm, hasn’t been idle either.

Right now, his only task in Yijing is to retrieve the special medicine’s formula and samples from Kong Tianjing.

But how should he get them?

After thinking it over, Xu Shaochen still felt that using force was the most reliable option.

After all, time is short, and there’s no chance to try other methods. If he drags this out any longer, by the time Kong Tianjing sends the items back to Jingcheng, it’ll be too late.

So, Xu Shaochen decided to use the methods he was most familiar with.

He hadn’t done this in a long time. Now, he found himself feeling a bit nostalgic about it.

Someone like Kong Tianjing, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, has been surrounded by luxury all his life, enjoying the finest things the world has to offer.

Such people are also the most afraid of death. They’ve experienced what ordinary people can only dream of, so they cling to the world more tightly.

When faced with a life-threatening situation, such people will do anything you ask.

Xu Shaochen had already given the order to act tonight to avoid any more complications if they wait too long.

As for why they chose to act at night?

In Yijing, this is someone else’s territory. If you do something like this in broad daylight, it would be too bold.

Nighttime is better—the darkness can hide things that shouldn’t see the light of day.

“Boss, there’s someone outside claiming to be Lan Guanghui from the Lan Family here to see you.”

Xu Shaochen was helping Liu Rushuang arrange the roses when Long Yi suddenly came in and reported.

“Someone from the Lan Family? Let him meet me in the living room.”

Xu Shaochen breathed a sigh of relief—it finally provided a good reason to stop dealing with the roses.

With so many roses, Xu Shaochen had suggested letting someone else take care of them.

But Liu Rushuang insisted that since it was Xu Shaochen’s token of affection, she should personally take care of them.

How could Xu Shaochen just let her do it alone? So, he had no choice but to stick around and help.

It wasn’t physically exhausting, but it was certainly tiresome.

Now that someone was visiting, he finally had a good excuse to leave.

“Alright, stop what you’re doing and come greet the guest with me.”

Xu Shaochen helped Liu Rushuang up and then gave Long Yi a meaningful look, silently mouthing, “When I come back, I don’t want to see a single rose left here.”

Long Yi and the others were trained mercenaries, so reading lips was no challenge.

In his mind, Long Yi was cursing a storm.

We stayed up all night arranging them.

And now we have to clean them up while sporting dark circles.

All for a few bites of doggie treats—curse those heartless capitalists, those blood-sucking vampires.

Xu Shaochen walked into the living room, washed his hands, and wondered what the Lan Family wanted by seeing him now.

“Tap, tap, tap…”

Soon, the sound of footsteps grew closer as Lan Guanghui, dressed in a suit, walked into the living room.

“Hello, Mr. Xu. My name is Lan Guanghui. I’m the General Manager of the Lan Corporation’s Project Department and a member of the board. Lan Guangming is my big brother as well.”

Lan Guanghui introduced himself first.

“Mr. Lan, have a seat. What brings you here to see me?”

Xu Shaochen gestured politely and asked with interest.

He was indeed curious why the Lan Family, instead of fiercely fighting with Ye Changfei, would come to see him now.

To beg for forgiveness? That doesn’t seem like something Lan Guangming would do.

“Mr. Xu, there may have been some misunderstandings between our Lan Family and you. I sincerely apologize for that. I’ve come here today to tell you that Lan Guangming has been acting recklessly in opposing you, and we’ve decided to expel him from the family. We are even willing to hand him over to you to deal with. We just hope Mr. Xu could show some mercy and give our Lan Family a way out.”

Lan Guanghui didn’t beat around the bush. Since he was here to admit defeat, he had to show sincerity.

He was well aware that many people act arrogantly when asking for mercy, only inviting harsher retaliation.

“Interesting, truly interesting. What’s it like to stab your own brother in the back?”

Xu Shaochen was taken aback at first, then a playful smile appeared on his face.

Lan Guangming probably never imagined that his downfall would come at the hands of his own family.

If he’s truly expelled from the Lan Family, he’ll be no different from a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

Oh, he still holds some shares in the Lan Corporation, but they’re useless.

After all, the Lan Family’s strength in Yijing has never depended on just one person; it depends on the entire family.

Once he’s cast out of the family, all the connections and resources he once had will be beyond his reach.

Lan Guanghui replied with a righteous tone, “Mr. Xu, I’m doing what’s best for the Lan Family. We’ve been established in Yijing for many years, and I can’t just watch as my brother destroys it.”

“I believe you.” Xu Shaochen nodded, but his expression clearly said, “You’re trying to fool a ghost.”

Lan Guanghui wasn’t a child; Xu Shaochen’s mocking gaze barely made him flinch.

“Mr. Xu, I’m here on behalf of the entire Lan Family. Handing over Lan Guangming is our greatest sincerity. Please give us an answer so I can report back.”

Lan Guanghui said, looking at Xu Shaochen.

“I accept. Why not accept? You don’t have to hand Lan Guangming over to me. Just expel him from the family and ensure he can’t gain a foothold in Yijing, and that’ll be enough.”

Xu Shaochen nodded. He never intended to kill Lan Guangming—just to remove the tiger’s teeth.

Since the Lan Family was willing to do the teeth pulling, there was no need for him to do it himself.

“Thank you, Mr. Xu, for showing such generosity and not holding a grudge against our Lan Family. Consider our Lan Family indebted to you, and we will do our utmost to help whenever you ask.”

Hearing Xu Shaochen’s agreement, Lan Guanghui instinctively sighed in relief, his previously straight posture easing slightly.

Don’t be fooled by his casual demeanor earlier—he had been swallowing his nerves the entire time.

If Xu Shaochen had refused, the Lan Family would have faced a devastating outcome.

“Mr. Lan, I won’t keep you. I’m sure you now have more important things to do than sit around and drink tea with me. Take care.”

Xu Shaochen smiled faintly, speaking with a calm, easy tone.

“Mr. Xu, I’ll be on my way then. Rest assured, by the latest this afternoon, you’ll hear the news.”

Lan Guanghui said, standing up from the sofa and giving Xu Shaochen a slight bow before quickly leaving the living room.

He didn’t want to waste a single moment—every minute earlier he returned was a minute earlier he could become the new family head.