“Yes, I’ll go right away,” Xiu responded happily, seeing this as hope for his future. He looked at Qi, believing the investigation would be simple but understood that being near the master now was terrifying.
Qi followed his master into the conference room, looking at the managers who had just flown in from around the world, his heart full of sympathy. “Alas!” he sighed inwardly, fearing they would be the first collateral damage.
In a villa in the suburbs of France, a stunningly beautiful woman stood alone by the large floor-to-ceiling window. Her face was cold, her eyes filled with intent. Her entire being radiated a solemn aura as she quietly gazed outside. Not far behind her was a handsome man lying asleep, his vigilance gone.
Time slowly passed with the ticking of the wall clock. The sound of footsteps became clear, and a “knock knock” at the door disrupted the tranquility.
The beautiful woman’s intent grew stronger. In a calm voice, she said, “Come in.”
Shang Guan Xushui entered the room. She looked worriedly at the beautiful woman’s back. In a tired voice, she said, “Elder sister, everything is ready,” filled with hatred.
“Okay, you can go now,” the beautiful woman continued to look outside.
“Yes.” Shang Guan Xushui spoke and turned towards the door.
Just as she was about to step out, the woman looking out the window calmly said, “Don’t tell anyone else about this without my order.” If possible, she didn’t want her sisters to be harmed.
“But elder sister…” She naturally knew who her sister meant, but didn’t think not telling them was the best approach.
“Enough. Go!” She knew Xushui wouldn’t agree with her method, but still hoped not to involve the others unless absolutely necessary.
“Sigh!” Shang Guan Xushui looked at her elder sister, sighing helplessly. “Yes.”
As the footsteps gradually faded, the beautiful woman turned to the man on the bed, slowly walking to his side. She softly said, “I will make them pay a painful price. Wake up soon, okay?”
Receiving no response, she turned to look at the night sky, seeming to speak to someone or perhaps just mumbling to herself. “Time is up, I really must go. Where are you?”
Yes, she was waiting for someone, though she didn’t know who, only feeling that this person could make her feel secure and warm.
Leng Youlan gently walked beside the bed, with her disappointment growing with each step. She murmured, “Mommy, perhaps there’s nothing left in this world worth cherishing.”
Her heart was almost dead, yet she still had to live because she wanted revenge.
She didn’t want her mother to abandon her too. “Mommy, once I avenge you, I’ll come find you. Please don’t abandon me.” She felt the air was cold.
“Elder sister, elder sister!” Seeing her elder sister descending the stairs in a daze, Shang Guan Xushui rushed forward, supporting her with both hands. She was afraid her elder sister might fall, as her face was pale.
Worriedly, she said, “Elder sister, why don’t you not go? Ai Temeng and I can handle this. You can trust us.”
Hearing these words, Leng Youlan broke free from her sad thoughts. She couldn’t be fragile and couldn’t let her sisters worry. She took a deep breath and said with composure, “Xushui, don’t worry about me. Let’s go. Don’t keep Ai Temeng waiting.” No matter what, she had to go herself. Today was not just about revenge, but also about establishing the Ghost’s position in France.
“Yes,” Shang Guan Xushui knew her elder sister’s decisions were unchangeable, so she would just pay more attention to her.
In a commercial building located in the business district of France, numerous luxury vehicles are parked in the parking lot. Security personnel are monitoring every movement inside the building.
Today, an ultimate conference will be held.
This so-called ultimate conference is attended by France’s most elite individuals, hosted by the French government, with the French president being the most notable person today. Following that are representatives from France’s political, business, and underground three major families. This gathering represents the most powerful people in France and will determine the country’s future economic direction.
In the building’s highest-level conference room, people are mingling and exchanging greetings. As the conference room doors open, the previously noisy room instantly falls silent. Everyone’s gaze turns toward the entrance.
When they recognize the person entering, a collective gasp fills the room. Most attendees know or have seen the woman walking in front. Wearing casual clothes and large black-framed glasses, they cannot forget the shocking scene from the recent Leight family banquet.
Seeing her here involuntarily instills fear and intensifies curiosity about her identity.
Her royal demeanor from the previous banquet makes everyone present feel ashamed.
The woman appears to be under 20 but commands a presence that demands respect without anger.
Leng Yulan coldly scans the conference participants, her icy gaze pausing momentarily on the three family representatives before slowly sitting opposite them.
Since people typically fear confronting the three families, the three chairs opposite their representatives have traditionally remained empty.
Shang Guan Qushui and Yue Temin follow their elder sister, sitting on either side of her. They glare fiercely at the opposing family representatives, silently vowing to make those who threatened their sister pay.
The three family representatives feel a chill, noting their dispatched personnel have not returned while their intended target sits calmly across from them.
Listening to the blind tone coming from the phone, Leng Youlan’s mouth curved into a cold smile. She said calmly, “The meeting can begin now.” Her calm voice carried a hint of resentment towards the world.
Ai Minte looked at her elder sister’s strange deep emotions and said softly, “Elder sister, are you okay?”
“Her tone was full of concern. What was wrong with her elder sister? Since the night before last, she had been feeling that something was off.
Leng Youlan heard Ai Minte’s words, glanced at her, and looked up towards Shang Guan Qushui’s seat, meeting Shang Guan Qushui’s worried expression.
She tried to compose her expression and nodded calmly at Shang Guan Qushui, while whispering to Ai Minte, ‘I’m fine.’ She didn’t want her sisters to be unhappy because of her. She knew her sisters all had deep scars in their hearts.
As for what I want to say, that’s all. Now, please let Miss Leng share her thoughts on the future.’ As soon as the French President spoke, the atmosphere in the meeting room, which had just been eased, immediately became cold again. Everyone’s facial expressions stiffened.
Everyone looked at each other, unable to understand what the president meant.”
What did he mean by listening to Miss Leng’s thoughts? Wasn’t he the president? They couldn’t understand what kind of person could make the president be so special.
Leng Youlan nodded slightly to the French President Klai and said coldly, “I want the three major families to follow my orders from today onwards.” Her tone was not a negotiation but an absolute command.
As soon as Leng Youlan spoke, it was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, and the meeting room became a place devastated by an explosion. The meeting room was silent as death, no, that might not be entirely accurate, because at least five people were different.
Leng Youlan coldly scanned the people in the meeting room. Her face was very calm, absolutely as usual.
Shang Guan Qushui and Ai Temeng were stunned when they heard their elder sister’s words, then immediately showed a proud expression. They knew their elder sister would always surprise them. Since their elder sister said so, it meant she was already 200% confident.
They would just wait and watch the good show.
