Special Forces Medic

Chapter 1264: Chapter 1243: The Threatened Man

"Isn’t it for you?" Murong Jue extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray. Murong Lengyue disliked the smell of smoke, but that didn’t mean she wouldn’t smoke. "Just wait a few minutes, Uncle and your father will be here soon."

"Ah, what can’t Second Uncle say to me alone? He even needs my father present. Does he think I’m incapable of handling things, or does he want to reprimand me for something I didn’t do to his satisfaction?"

"Being cautious is good, but don’t target family members."

"That depends on what the family members do. Second Uncle has taken quite a bit of money from the company, started a construction company outside, and attracted a lot of business away from the company. He also made profits from materials trading, none of which I’ve reported to the elders yet." As she spoke, Murong Lengyue smiled and looked at Murong Jue’s face, which remained unchanged. He truly was an old fox, almost becoming a spirit.

"Each side goes its own way, as long as there’s profit, why not take shortcuts? Aren’t you plunging your hands into darkness too?"

"Is Second Uncle admitting this?"

"No matter how you say it, I’m still your elder, I’ve watched you grow up, you wouldn’t speak without certainty. If I were to deny it, wouldn’t it mean you have me by the throat? Hahaha!" Murong Jue looked at Murong Lengyue with self-satisfaction. Sometimes admitting mistakes makes it more challenging for others to act. Know yourself and your enemy, and you’ll win every battle. Murong Lengyue knew she wanted the other party, which was already known to everyone, and the reason not to act was also clear. Speaking was merely a warning, the fear was that she wouldn’t speak.

"Whatever Second Uncle does or gains won’t affect the Murong Clan one bit. Your sums are just a ladle in the ocean, but..." Murong Lengyue suddenly paused and turned on the light with a snap. "As long as it doesn’t affect Murong Clan’s reputation, I can turn a blind eye. As long as Second Uncle can ensure the legality of construction materials and doesn’t overdo it, it won’t lead to a major incident."

"What are you saying?" The sudden brightness made Murong Jue close his eyes with discomfort; the glaring light prevented him from seeing Murong Lengyue’s expression clearly.

"Where did the materials for the villa district in the eastern suburb come from? Don’t think that just because I’m in Palermo I wouldn’t know about the good deeds you do in Yanjing. If I hadn’t had Xiao Yue replace the goods, you’d be sitting in jail right now."

Murong Jue was shocked and speechless, unable to find a word for a moment. Murong Lengyue admired his expression and lifted her chin high. "Looks like Second Uncle remembered this matter. I can refrain from meddling with Second Uncle’s money-making interests and can clean up your mess. So, can Second Uncle help his niece then?"

"You’re threatening me!"

"Isn’t Second Uncle trying to use the Xiao Lin abduction to threaten me too? Why did you call Uncle and my father? To harm the Xiao Family or to disgrace our clan? Does Second Uncle really want to sit in this position? Ah... this position should have been yours, right!"

"What do you want exactly?"

"Weren’t you the one stirring up trouble? Then please put out this fire. It’s a simple task for you. For me, it’s maintaining your lifelong wealth and cleaning up the mess, neither of which is something I really want to do!"

Murong Jue snorted coldly and lit another cigarette, feeling defeated like a rooster stripped of its feathers.

Beep! The automatic door opened just in time, and the elder entering first looked very dignified, with silver hair and sharp eyes that appeared shrewd and calculating, immediately reminiscent of a fox. The person following him was much younger, someone in their forties who appeared only in their thirties, well-maintained. Murong Lengyue and Murong Jue stood up from the sofa to greet the arrivals.

"Uncle, Father!" Murong Lengyue humbly placed her hands in front of her, slightly leaning forward, lowering her eyes in a very respectful and courteous manner.

"Hmm, sit!" The elder sat first on the main sofa, originally Murong Lengyue’s position. Next was her father, Murong Kun, and Murong Lengyue sat to the elder’s right with Murong Jue beside Murong Kun.

"Did Quan Xianglin’s men visit just now?" The elder opened the conversation as soon as he was seated.

"Yes, Uncle."

"Our Murong Family doesn’t follow the official path and won’t mingle with such people. You seem to have almost forgotten the family precepts."

"Uncle, the times are different now. Without these people supporting from behind, many paths can’t be taken. Even with money, it’s not certain that you’d find connections. There are many competitors and if we don’t act, others will, leaving us at a disadvantage." Murong Lengyue explained.

"You’re in charge now, but the ancestral teachings always have reason behind them. Do you think the ancestors’ words would harm us?" The elder snorted coldly and didn’t pursue the matter further, his sharp gaze sweeping over Murong Jue and landing on Murong Kun. "Last time at the family meeting, although others proposed to reduce the severity of Xiao Lin’s matter, out of consideration for others, I didn’t say anything. However, this matter has already impacted the Murong Family’s reputation. Other families see us as a joke, an unwed groom kidnapping his fiancée for another woman. What does this portrayal look like!" The elder seemed to grow more agitated as he spoke, unable to resist hitting the coffee table, the sound of glass clinking echoed.

"Uncle, please don’t be angry, take care of your health." Murong Lengyue hurriedly comforted him, only to be brushed away.

"How you declare externally is your business, but internally this matter must be resolved justly. The Xiao Family disgrace us this way, how will we manage in the future? Xiao Zhenfeng’s fine son."

"Uncle, this is inherently our wrong. I’m only trying to settle it peacefully. Do you expect me to spend my life with a man who doesn’t truly love me?"

"Love? Haha, is this your first day in this position?" The elder sneered repeatedly, his fox-like eyes fixed on Murong Lengyue. "You still naively believe you’re marrying him out of love? What a joke! The Xiao Family is the only one that can truly stand equal to us. Once married, our Murong Clan will elevate to a higher level. With such a person straddling both legitimate and underworld domains, why would you need Quan Xianglin at all? Look ahead; as long as you’re Xiao Lin’s properly wedded wife, it doesn’t matter how many other women there are. Does the identity of any other woman have meaning to you?" (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to cast recommendation votes, monthly votes at Qidian, your support is my greatest motivation.)

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