Chapter 16 - 16 16 One Person Shoulders the Storm

16: Chapter 16 [One Person Shoulders the Storm] 16: Chapter 16 [One Person Shoulders the Storm] Yan Long had not expected that when he called Cang Lang to inquire about Ye Tianchen, Cang Lang’s attitude would become so tough. He simply didn’t want to talk more and insisted that if Yan Long wanted to see Ye Tianchen’s military files, he must follow the proper procedures, which puzzled Yan Long even more. What kind of person is Cang Lang? Yan Long knew him well. This man, just like himself, was one of China’s top three War Kings, extremely proud. It was incredible that he personally classified a regular special soldier’s file as national top-secret. Ye Tianchen learned that the Qin family had bribed the thug Li Tie in Capital City, plotting to assassinate his own father in secret. He did not act immediately; this matter needed to be approached slowly. If he confronted the Qin family now, it would likely cause a massive upheaval, and the Ye family wouldn’t be spared either. Although Ye Tianchen disliked the people at the old Ye family residence, they were still connected by blood to his father. If they were in trouble, his father, Ye Hong, would definitely not stand by idly. It was already past three in the morning when he returned to the villa. Ye Tianchen unlocked the door and carefully entered. Since seeing the contents of the newspaper that morning, he had gone out and had just now returned. During that time, his mother and sister had called him many times. Ye Tianchen didn’t answer; he turned off his cellphone to avoid worrying them. The moment he stepped into the villa’s hall, the lights snapped on. Ye Tianchen’s father, Ye Hong, was sitting on the sofa smoking a cigarette. He looked at the incoming Ye Tianchen and said, “Come over, sit, let’s talk.” Glancing at his father, Ye Tianchen still walked over. He felt that his father, Ye Hong, might have something to say, though he wasn’t sure what it was. “Tianchen, since you came back, I’ve noticed a big change in you. I want to know why…” Ye Hong said, taking a drag from his cigarette. “Dad, there are many things I still can’t tell you. What I can say is this: for twenty years, your son has been unfaithful. From now on, I will support this family with you and not allow anyone to disturb our peaceful life.” While speaking, Ye Tianchen also took a cigarette from the box on the coffee table, lit it himself, and took a deep breath. He knew his changes would perplex his parents, but he absolutely couldn’t tell them that he was a reborn Divine-level Superpower user. Doing so would bring no benefit to his family and could even bring them disaster. Based on Ye Tianchen’s knowledge, whether in the apocalypse or in this life, there were many experts in the world, including numerous Superpower Experts and masters from the Ancient Martial Sects, particularly in the big melting pot of Capital City. One misstep and you wouldn’t even know how you died. He had to be cautious and this only solidified Ye Tianchen’s resolve to restore and enhance his superpowers. Without absolute strength, how could he protect his family and everything he now owned? Ye Hong watched his own son, truly feeling the change, yet uncertain why. But seeing his son grow and mature still brought him great relief. “I got news that the two grandsons of the Luo family, Luo Tao and Luo Lei, were beaten up. Sёarch* The NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I want the truth from you, did you do this?” Hearing his father Ye Hong’s words, Ye Tianchen was stunned for a moment. He hadn’t expected the news to spread so quickly that even his father knew about it. It seemed that the beating of Luo Lei and Luo Tao by him had likely spread throughout the entire Capital City by tonight, and he wondered what the scene would look like the next day. “Dad, let me handle these matters. I don’t want you to get involved. I just want our family to be happy,” Ye Tianchen answered, though not directly. Despite this, Ye Hong was also surprised. His question had been casual, thinking it unlikely that his son Ye Tianchen had done it. But Ye Tianchen’s response, which was effectively an acknowledgment, was shocking. Setting aside whether his son had such strength, just the audacity alone was surprising. The Ye family had long since declined, unlike the Luo family. How would they deal with the repercussions of offending the Luo family now? “Son, the Luo family’s influence is not small, we…” “Dad, I will handle it. Don’t worry, trust me!” Ye Tianchen interrupted his father Ye Hong’s words and said earnestly. Ye Tianchen interrupted his father Ye Hong because he understood him well. His father wasn’t worried about his own safety but didn’t want to bring trouble to the Ye family. Ye Hong was a filial son, always considering the extended family. Ye Hong paused for a moment and then smiled. Regardless, his son had truly grown up, which made him happy. He then took out a contract, handed it to Ye Tianchen, and said, “This comes from the Qi family. I put your name on it. You will be the chairman of the Sea King Group. The remaining fifty percent of the shares are distributed among other people, and how you handle it is up to you.” As Ye Tianchen took the contract, it clearly stated that the Qi family had given fifty percent of the shares in the Sea King Group to him. As for the remaining shares, they rested in the hands of others. The Sea King Group was one of the top groups in China financially, holding significant power. The Qi family controlled seventy percent of the shares in the Sea King Group, acquired over the years. Now that they had transferred fifty percent to Ye Tianchen, he naturally became the largest shareholder, with a net worth in the billions, truly becoming a major boss. “The Qi family seems to be very efficient. Dad, when will you get the position of the municipal party committee secretary?” Ye Tianchen asked with a smile. “It will probably take another six months. Oh, and the Qi family asked you to visit the Sea King Group at noon tomorrow to sign a divorce agreement, to avoid any gossip in the future.” “No problem, then you go get some rest Dad, I’ll wash up and head to bed too.” Watching his father Ye Hong ascend to the second floor of the villa and enter his room to sleep, Ye Tianchen remained seated on the sofa in the living room, furrowed his brows. On the surface, the Ye family seemed calm and peaceful, but in reality, it was beset with crises. Many forces wanted to deal with the Ye family—not to mention the distant ones, just take the current Qin family and Luo family. These two families would certainly not let the Ye family off. There were still many crises to face. However, Ye Tianchen did not want his parents and sister to get involved; it was too dangerous, and he did not want them to live unhappily and unsafely. All the storms and tumults should be borne by him alone. Whoever dared to offend would be repelled by his fists. Ye Tianchen returned to his own room, sitting cross-legged on the bed. During the apocalypse, it was in this manner that he had trained his superpower. Now, sensing the crisis faced by the Ye family, he wanted to quickly strengthen himself and increase his superpower level. Superpower Users ranged from Level 1 to Level 9, where the higher the level, the stronger the power. Above Level 9 were Monarch Level, King-level, Emperor-level, Divine Level, and Emperor Level. Ye Tianchen had fallen from Divine Level to Monarch Level, dropping three levels. The superpower had decreased significantly not just a little, as the superpower within the meridians in his body was extremely thin; trying to activate the Superpower Core in his brain and gathering energy from nature was almost impossible. Now Ye Tianchen not only wanted to enhance the thin superpower in his meridians, but he also wished to slowly regain control of natural energy. Divine-level Superpower Users were incredibly powerful; it was no exaggeration to say they could move mountains and seas, Call the Wind and Summon the Rain. As for Emperor-level Superpower Experts, they were unimaginable beings, whose powers might be described as cataclysmic. Even during the apocalypse, only a few could be found, and Ye Tianchen had only heard of them, yet had never seen one. Sitting cross-legged on his bed, Ye Tianchen closed his eyes tightly and slowly circulated the Superpower Core in his brain, sensing the superpower in every inch of his meridians and gathering it bit by bit. But it was far too sparse, mainly because the fluctuations of the Superpower Core in his brain were too minor, only fluctuating more violently during battles with strong opponents. “It looks like I need to find some strong opponents to practice with; otherwise, my superpower won’t improve,” Ye Tianchen said to himself as he opened his eyes. At this moment, inside a villa in the grand manor where the Qi family, a second-tier family in Capital City, resided, lights were still on. The helmsman of the Qi family, Qi Changsheng, was talking with his eldest son Qi Yangguang. Qi Yangguang, the brother of Qi Ruxue and the only eldest grandson of the Qi family, was furious upon learning that his father had given fifty percent of the Sea King Group’s shares to Ye Tianchen. “Dad, why did you have to give half of the Sea King Group’s shares to the Ye family? Having Ye Tianchen’s father become the Secretary of City H was already a pretty good compensation; was that necessary?” Qi Yangguang asked somewhat angrily. “Yang, is that how you talk to your father?” Qi Changsheng gave his son a disapproving look, feeling somewhat perplexed at how someone as smart as him could have such a reckless and unimpressive son, who never thought things through. “Dad…” “I know that our Qi family once bought seventy percent of the shares of the Sea King Group, and over the years, you have been managing it. But this time, we need to dissolve the engagement with the Ye family, which won’t happen without proper compensation. What we’re giving away isn’t much compared to what we could gain. If the Qi family can form a strong alliance with the Qin family, becoming in-laws, and work together, there’s a strong chance we could become a top-tier family in Capital City. It would make our sacrifices worthwhile,” said Qi Changsheng as he looked at his son, Qi Yangguang. “I understand the need to form a strong alliance, but now all I have left is twenty percent of the shares in the Sea King Group. Ye Tianchen, this laughingstock of Capital City, has become my boss. There’s nowhere for me, Qi Yangguang, to save my face,” said Qi Yangguang discontentedly. “Then find a way to make him unable to stay in the Sea King Group. Force him to withdraw his shares. Tomorrow at noon, I’ve arranged for someone to call Ye Tianchen to the Sea King Group to dissolve the engagement agreement with your sister, and sign a voluntary agreement to prevent the Ye family from reneging on it. How to accomplish this will be up to you.” “Alright, I’ll make sure this Ye Tianchen learns not to mess with the Qi family’s assets,” Qi Yangguang said with a sinister laugh. “By the way, how is your sister doing?” Qi Changsheng recalled his daughter, Qi Ruxue, and asked. “My sister disagrees with the marriage to Qin Heng; she’s very stubborn and still needs some persuading.” “Understood. The matter with going to the Sea King Group tomorrow, I’ll leave it to you to handle. However, I want to remind you, Ye Tianchen, despite being a waste, always gives me a feeling that he is undergoing a profound transformation. Be tactful, and not too rash. Maybe this man has deceived everyone in Capital City with his nonchalance…” Qi Changsheng said with a frown. [PS: Here’s the first release of the day; another update around 8 o’clock tonight. Please support with bookmarks and recommendation tickets. I really need them, thank you everyone, bow!]