C6 An Unexpected Gain

Xia Xianfeng's behavior has left the entire Lee family seething with grievances.

"Why should we, the Lee family, foot the bill for Young Master Xia's actions? He's completely unreasonable!"

"With things the way they are now, what choice do we have? We can only hope that Young Master Xia won't shortchange us in the future. After all, many families in C City don't even qualify to be under the Xia family's wing..."

Amidst his kin's grumbling, Lee Erxi's eyes brimmed with bitterness and defiance. The more he dwelled on it, the angrier he got, prompting him to summon the butler with a frosty command: "Get a team together. We're going to Lin's Group to demand payment!"

If not for that ridiculous banquet Lin Xiaoyue threw, he wouldn't be in this mess with Xia Xianfeng.

The Lee family's blockade at Lin's Group demanding compensation from Lin Xiaoyue quickly stirred significant controversy.

In the boardroom of Lin's Group, the executive team convened an urgent meeting.

As they looked at Lin Xiaoyue seated at the head of the table, the executives unleashed a torrent of complaints.

"Director Lin, the Lee family is adamant that they wouldn't be in this predicament if not for your charity gala. How do you expect us to handle this? What can we even do?"

"This string of mishaps has already tarnished Lin's Group's reputation. I move to strip Lin Xiaoyue of her CEO title..."

The boardroom was ablaze with contention over whether she should remain CEO.

Feeling as if her head might burst, Lin Xiaoyue slammed her hand down on the table and commanded, "Silence! I will handle the mess I've created."

At her declaration, a voice sneered dismissively, "You'll handle it? How exactly? The Lee family has our building under siege. If you could handle it, they wouldn't be out there."

"Exactly! If you'd just agreed to marry Young Master Xia, our company wouldn't be facing this pressure."

Lin Xiaoyue's gaze cut to the speaker as anger surged within her. "Give me one day. If I haven't resolved this by the same time tomorrow, I'll resign and accept full responsibility."

The moment her words hung in the air, the conference room fell into a hushed silence.

But within a mere two seconds, a mix of laughter and sighs filled the space.

Lin Xiaoyue swept her gaze over the attendees, then strode out without a backward glance.

Once back in her CEO office, she frantically dialed Ye Xiaoyun's number.

Ye Xiaoyun had left before the meeting to negotiate with the Lee family in C City, and it was time for an update.

To Lin Xiaoyue's astonishment, a man's voice answered Ye Xiaoyun's phone. "Director Lin, your assistant is in our custody. If you want her released, you'll have to meet our demands."

Lin Xiaoyue had sent Ye Xiaoyun to the Lee family because she acknowledged their targeting by Xia Xianfeng might be connected to her actions.

She had expected a reasonable discussion after making concessions. Never did she imagine they would take Ye Xiaoyun hostage.

Worried, Lin Xiaoyue urgently inquired, "What are your terms?"

"We've been extorted for twenty million by Xia Xianfeng, so you need to compensate our Lee family with the same amount. That's not unreasonable, is it?"

The man's voice was on the move, and amidst the sounds, Ye Xiaoyun's cries of terror pierced through, "Director Lin, save me! Director Lin..."

The phone went dead, and Lin Xiaoyue slumped into her chair, overcome with a sense of powerlessness.

Qin Dongfang, who had stepped out for a meal, arrived at the entrance of Lin's Group to find a crowd gathered. After a quick word with a security guard, his brow furrowed in concern.

The audacity of the Lee family from C City to pressure Lin Xiaoyue!

He glanced up at Lin Xiaoyue's office window, then turned on his heel and departed.

At the Lee family estate in C City, the servant who had encountered Qin Dongfang previously sensed trouble the moment he entered.

Lee Erxi, who had been lounging in his chair, sprang to his feet, mistaking the commotion for Lin Xiaoyue arriving with the demanded payment.

But upon recognizing the formidable figure from the night before, he was rooted to the spot, as if struck by lightning.

In his mind, there was only one thought left: Xia Xianfeng had deceived him; the man wasn't dead at all!

Overcome with astonishment, he couldn't help but exclaim, "You... You're still alive?"

Qin Dongfang's demeanor shifted as he recalled Lin Xiaoyue's instructions, and he scoffed, "Young Master Xia thinks he can take me down?"

"And you, daring to threaten Director Lin? If you don't provide a satisfactory explanation today, the Lee family might as well cease to exist."

Lee Erxi felt a surge of despair, as if on the verge of tears. Was his fate really so bleak? Any stranger could come along and threaten to annihilate the Lee family.

First Xia Xianfeng, now this harbinger of doom, and the worst part was, he couldn't even question it.

With a heavy thud, a defeated Lee Erxi knelt before Qin Dongfang, cursing and weeping as he recounted the entire situation.

After hearing his account, Qin Dongfang learned that the Lee family had detained Ye Xiaoyun, who had arrived for negotiations, and that Young Master Xia had hired someone to target him.

Such disregard for the law!

Qin Dongfang's energy surged, swiftly encompassing the entire Lee family compound. In the backyard, he sensed a familiar presence.

The Lee family members, unaccustomed to such power, fell to their knees, trembling heads pressed to the ground, too afraid to move.

Lee Erxi, closest to Qin Dongfang, was overwhelmed by the force emanating from him.

It wasn't until Qin Dongfang withdrew his energy that a terrified Lee Erxi pleaded, "Merciful sir, please spare my life! I've told you everything. Please show mercy and spare my family!"

Understanding that Lee Erxi was merely a pawn, Qin Dongfang had no real intention of obliterating the Lee family. "Seeing as you haven't committed an unforgivable error yet, I'll offer you a chance to make amends. You know what to do when Director Lin arrives, right?"

At these words, Lee Erxi, who had a penchant for tales of heroism, was momentarily stunned before frantically nodding in agreement.

"Got it! Erxi gets it! I'm calling off my people right now. When Director Lin arrives, I'll..."