Chapter 999: Success and Failure Are Both Due to Xiao He

This was something the Yu Family brought upon themselves.

Originally based in the Northwest, in Liao City, the Yu Family was just a typical wealthy household with a medium-sized business.

However, after Yuxiu married Zhao Chen, the Yu Family’s status skyrocketed, and their business grew several times over.

Why did the Yu Family’s business suddenly develop so quickly? Obviously, it was because the Zhao Family was backing them, allowing the Yu Family to act without worries.

With the Zhao Family’s support, the Yu Family gained a massive advantage over their competitors, snatching resources from other companies.

In this way, the Yu Family’s business expanded rapidly, all thanks to Zhao Chen.

But as the saying goes, success is due to Xiao He, and failure is also due to Xiao He.

In the afternoon, Zhao Fei officially took over the Zhao Family’s company.

This was a signal, a clear sign that the Zhao Family was experiencing a major shift.

Zhao Lianghe had died, and Zhao Chen hadn’t even appeared. Instead, Zhao Fei suddenly took control of the Zhao Family.

What does this mean? It means that Zhao Chen had lost in his competition with Zhao Fei and fled abroad.

The Yu Family, who had risen to prominence thanks to Zhao Chen, now faced retribution from their former competitors, who were seeking revenge.

The Yu Family had developed too quickly with no solid foundation, relying entirely on Zhao Chen.

Now that Zhao Chen was gone, the Yu Family had no strength to compete with their rivals.

Not to mention, during their prime, the Yu Family had offended more than a few people.

Now, with their downfall imminent, naturally, many were ready to kick them while they were down.

Facing so many enemies, it was already clear what would become of the Yu Family. In the end, they’d be eaten alive, with not even their bones left behind.

Sure enough,

Three rivals had already formed an alliance and directly approached the Yu Family, bluntly telling them,

“You need to return everything you’ve taken over the years, double, or we’ll swallow you whole.”

The Yu Family had no choice but to beg Xu Shaochen through Yuxiu.

If Xu Shaochen didn’t help, the Yu Family would not even have a trace left.

“Heh, interesting. You come begging for help, but why isn’t your father here? What? Is the Yu Family under your control now?”

Xu Shaochen sneered after hearing their plea, crossing his legs as he looked mockingly at Yu Li.

He didn’t care about what happened to the Yu Family because it had nothing to do with him.

“Brother-in-law, I…”

Yu Li was extremely embarrassed, her smile stiff, unable to say a word.

Why didn’t her father come? Clearly, it was because her father had gravely offended Xu Shaochen last time and feared that his appearance would only make things worse.

“Get lost. The life or death of the Yu Family has nothing to do with me. I’m leaving for Jiangzhou tomorrow, and I have no time to deal with your mess.”

Xu Shaochen coldly started to throw them out.

“Brother-in-law, you… you can’t just watch us die!” Yu Li’s expression sank, and she looked pitifully at Yuxiu. “Sister, say something. I know our parents favor me, but they still gave birth to you, raised you, and sent you to school. You can’t be so ungrateful, can you?”

Yuxiu bit her red lips, looking at Xu Shaochen and spoke with difficulty, “Please, help me.”

As Yu Li said, no matter what, they were her parents, and they had raised her, never letting her suffer growing up.

Now that the Yu Family was on the verge of collapse, if she stood by and did nothing, it would seem too heartless.

“Help you? And why would I?”

Xu Shaochen chuckled, asking indifferently.

“I… help me, and after this, I’ll do whatever you want.”

Yuxiu blushed as she spoke, clenching her small fists tightly, clearly overwhelmed with shame.

But she had nothing else to offer in exchange for Xu Shaochen’s help.

Her only remaining asset was her own body.

Upon hearing this, Xu Shaochen glanced at her and said, “You’re talking as if you could refuse anything I ask of you right now.”

“It’s different… whatever you say, I’ll do it willingly. Whatever you want, I’ll do it. Anything. Absolutely anything.”

Yuxiu’s face was flushed red, and she looked up at Xu Shaochen, her body trembling as she repeated her words twice, each time with deeper implication.

Xu Shaochen looked at Yu Li and asked, “How do you feel about this?”

Yu Li was dumbfounded, not understanding the meaning behind Xu Shaochen’s words.

“See? She’s your sister. She’s giving up all her dignity to save the Yu Family, yet your heart remains unmoved.”

Xu Shaochen said mockingly while glancing at Yuxiu, a trace of disdain flashing across his face.

Women truly were emotional creatures, unpredictable in their choices.

It was only now that Yu Li finally understood the meaning behind Xu Shaochen’s words. His face alternated between green and white, as he fearfully looked at Yuxiu.

He was terrified that his sister would be swayed by Xu Shaochen and refuse to help the Yu Family.

“This is the last time. After this, I’ll never set foot near the Yu Family again. I’ll just settle for being your canary.”

Yuxiu said stubbornly, the sight of Yu Li’s reaction earlier filling her with nothing but sadness.

She had always worn the best, eaten the best, and enjoyed the best education.

But her parents had done all this only to train her into a distinguished lady who could marry someone of status.

She was just a tool to them.

Still, no matter what, her parents had given her life and raised her. She couldn’t be so cruel as to do nothing.

“A canary? Most people only need to pay for a canary, yet having you as mine is so much more expensive.”

Xu Shaochen sighed and said.

Yuxiu lowered her head, embarrassed, her long legs rubbing against each other slightly.

“Give me their phone number.”

Xu Shaochen said to Yu Li, still in a lukewarm tone.

His feelings were actually quite conflicted.

If Yuxiu hadn’t begged him for help, he would have thought she was a fool.

But if Yuxiu had truly remained indifferent, he would have thought she was too cold-hearted.

Heh, men truly had double standards.

“Brother-in-law, maybe it’s better if you meet them in person. They don’t believe phone calls.”

Yu Li cautiously suggested. His family had already been bragging to their rivals, using Xu Shaochen as a shield.

But their rivals refused to believe them.

“Call them. Let them come here and meet me.”

Xu Shaochen said.

“Yes, yes, I’ll call right away!”

Yu Li’s face lit up, and he immediately pulled out his phone to make the call, smugly ordering them to come to Xu Shaochen’s villa.

Seeing Yu Li’s cocky attitude, Xu Shaochen couldn’t help but want to slap him. What a detestable fool.

“Brother-in-law, I’ve made the call.”

After hanging up, Yu Li said with a grin.

“Get out and wait at the door. Stop being an eyesore.”

Xu Shaochen coldly said.

“Brother-in-law, it’s freezing outside.”

Yu Li chuckled awkwardly.

Xu Shaochen merely glanced at him, and Yu Li immediately shivered and scurried out the door.

As soon as he left, Xu Shaochen pulled Yuxiu into his arms.

“No! Yu Li is still outside…”

Yuxiu clutched at her collar, her face pale with shock.

Xu Shaochen smirked wickedly. “That’s exactly why I want him to hear just how much you’re willing to sacrifice for my help.”

Yuxiu’s entire face turned crimson as her body stiffened, her toes curling in tension.