Chapter 683: Even Given a Way Out, He Wouldn’t Take It

“Your Third Uncle must have cursed you out quietly.”

Xu Shaochen looked at Deng Tianwen and said seriously.

“That’s too polite of him. This is just a nephew’s duty of showing respect to his elders.”

Deng Tianwen said it as if it was only natural.

“Get lost. I’m heading home.”

Xu Shaochen started to shoo him away like a pig.

“Drop me off at the hotel first and maybe get seven or eight rising stars for me,” Deng Tianwen protested.

Xu Shaochen said, “Sure, one star, one billion.”

“Are you messing with me?” Deng Tianwen’s eyes widened.

Xu Shaochen casually responded, “You messed with me first.”

………..

Deng Tianwen was at a loss for words, feeling like cursing.

“Throw him off.”

A minute later, Deng Tianwen was thrown out of the Car as a black Rolls-Royce sped off.

“Damn it!”

Deng Tianwen dusted off his clothes and stood up.

Seeing people gathering to watch him, he yelled angrily, “What are you staring at? Never seen a handsome man before?”

“Pfft! Oh man, you’re a riot. Do you really never look in the mirror? Talking so tough!”

In the crowd, a woman weighing about 250 pounds laughed.

“Hahaha, girl, be nice. It’s not easy being this confident given his looks.”

“Exactly! People call me the rural Andy Lau, but even I don’t act as cocky as him.”

Others joined in mocking him. They’d never seen someone as oblivious as Deng Tianwen.

Deng Tianwen: “………..”

He felt that even the grass and trees of Jiangzhou harbored deep malice toward him.

When Xu Shaochen arrived home, it was already 9:30 p.m.

At this time, all nine women were home, sitting together watching a drama.

They were wearing various nightgowns, each with a distinct temperament. The sight was truly pleasing to the eye.

“What are you looking at? It’s not like you haven’t seen this before.”

Xie Wei playfully scolded, pulling the hem of her nightgown down a bit to cover her long legs.

Of course, despite her words, she was pleased, as women always want to look good for the ones they care about.

“Come on, let me take a group photo of you all.”

Xu Shaochen pulled out his Phone.

“No way!” “Get lost!” “Pervert!”

The women all refused, quickly grabbing pillows to cover themselves.

Their nightgowns were a bit too revealing, fine for Xu Shaochen to look at, but too embarrassing for photos.

“Alright, fine, no Phone. How about a mental picture?”

Xu Shaochen said seriously. Ever since he bought the big bed, it hadn’t been used the way he envisioned, something he deeply regretted.

“Go away, you scoundrel!”

In an instant, several pillows were thrown at Xu Shaochen.

………..

In Jingcheng…

The Liang, Zhao, and Kong families had completely turned against each other since Kong Xing’s death.

The three families were fiercely battling across both political and business arenas.

At first, the Kong family managed to hold their ground, but they were now losing step by step.

Especially after the Chen Family got involved, it became three-on-one against the Kong family.

The Chen Family’s political power was strong, and several key figures aligned with the Kong family were investigated and removed within days.

In business, the Kong family faced all kinds of setbacks, and their financial chain was severely disrupted.

Anyone could tell that the Kong family’s demise was near.

At this point, some within the Kong family were suggesting peace talks, unwilling to continue the fight.

But contrary to that, while the Kong family wanted peace, the Liang, Zhao, and Chen families no longer would entertain the idea.

Because, with just a little more pressure, the Kong family would collapse, and the three families could carve up the spoils.

So why would they give the Kong family a break and leave potential future threats? Naturally, their attacks grew fiercer, aiming to finish the fight quickly.

Oddly enough, the two people who had sparked this conflict, Zhao Li and Liang Huan, had seemingly faded into the background.

This was thanks to their efforts to stay low-key.

Because they were carrying the blame, both had been marginalized by their families.

If they were as conspicuous as before, they’d only be humiliated and slapped in the face—though, truth be told, they had endured plenty of that lately.

They were waiting. The day the Kong family fell would be the day they rose again.

All the people who looked down on them and humiliated them during this time would pay the price.

………..

Morning.

Xu Shaochen woke up.

He carefully got out of bed, trying not to wake Zhou Sixian, who was still fast asleep in his arms.

Out of habit, he checked his Phone and noticed a WeChat message from Ma Di.

Xu Shaochen opened it. It was a photo of a newspaper headline.

“Ma family’s eldest, Ma Liang, dies in tragic Car accident last night.”

After a quick glance, Xu Shaochen tossed his Phone aside, got dressed, and went into the bathroom to make a call to Ye Tao.

Ye Tao’s purpose in Macau was to aid Ma Di but also to watch him.

If anything happened last night, Ye Tao was the one to ask because if Ma Di was smart, he’d let Ye Tao know.

He understood that telling Ye Tao was the same as informing Xu Shaochen.

Sure, Xu Shaochen could’ve asked Ma Di directly, but some things didn’t need to be spelled out. Piercing the veil would make everything too ugly.

“Xu Shao.”

After a brief waiting tone, Ye Tao’s voice came through.

“Not a peaceful night for the Ma family.” Xu Shaochen placed the Phone aside and began washing up.

“Not peaceful at all—it was total chaos. Ma Di was ruthless. He had his brother strangled to death and then forced his father to sign over the company.”

“Truthfully, that wasn’t even all of it. Last night, he contacted several top executives and shareholders, planning a coup. He was even ready to use his other brothers to pressure his dad.”

“Honestly, Xu Shao, I’m a little scared of him now.”

Even talking about it made Ye Tao shudder.

“What’s there to be scared of? No matter how fierce a dog is, it won’t bite its master.” Xu Shaochen rinsed his face, unfazed.

“But Xu Shao, I think Ma Di holds some resentment against you. When he talked to me today, he had an edge in his voice.”

Ye Tao spoke cautiously, worried Xu Shaochen might think he was trying to stir trouble.

“He should be mad. Last night’s events were, in a way, something I forced on him. He just needs a way out, and I’ll give him one.”

Xu Shaochen said lightheartedly.

“And if he doesn’t take it?” Ye Tao asked instinctively.

Xu Shaochen scoffed: “Then I’ll give him a path paved with money, power, and influence. Do you think he’d refuse?”

Ye Tao was silent for a moment, then asked again, “What if he still won’t take it?”

Xu Shaochen chuckled softly and said calmly: “If he refuses even that, I’ll build him a coffin from Golden Silkwood.”