The first three floors were decorated more luxuriously, leaning towards a European style.
However, the fourth floor leaned towards dark tones, both in curtains and decorations.
Even the wallpaper on the walls followed the same pattern.
The steward led Ruan Qing to the study and left.
The study’s door was not closed, but Ruan Qing did not enter directly; instead, he knocked on the door.
“Come in.” Yang Chenjin’s gentle voice came from inside the room.
Only then did Ruan Qing walk in, standing in front of the desk, he asked with a cold tone, “What do you want with me?”
Yang Chenjin sat at the desk, put down his tablet, and looked up at Ruan Qing with a gentle smile.
“Sister-in-law, I heard from the steward that you’ve been investigating my brother’s death.”
“So what?” Ruan Qing looked determined, staring at Yang Chenjin. “I won’t give up investigating Brother Chenfeng’s death.”
“Don’t be nervous. Investigate if you want. The Yang family won’t stop you.”
Yang Chenjin smiled at Ruan Qing and reminded him, “But I advise you to give up. With your abilities, you probably won’t find anything.”
Ruan Qing’s gaze sharpened as he looked at Yang Chenjin. “Do you know something?”
Just as Yang Chenjin was about to speak.
“Ding ding ding, ding ding ding.” The phone rang.
Interrupting Yang Chenjin directly.
He hesitated for a moment, then answered the call.
Ruan Qing, standing in his place in front of the desk, happened to glance at the note on the phone as Yang Chenjin picked it up.
——Yang Yunmin
Yang Chenfeng’s biological father, also the biological father of Yang Chenjin and Yang Chenyan.
“What’s wrong?” After answering the call, Yang Chenjin’s tone was not particularly respectful, unlike how one would treat their biological father.
In this Yang family, everyone seemed cold and indifferent to each other, lacking the feeling of blood relations.
Perhaps it’s because they’re no longer purely human; as non-humans, their emotions had become diluted.
But if they’re no longer human, why did Yang Chenfeng die so easily?
Was it a fake death, or did it mean... Yang Chenfeng was not considered a true member of the Yang family?
After all, in the original owner’s memory, Yang Chenfeng was a relatively normal person.
But in this Yang family, there seemed to be some discord.
“Oh, understood, I will handle the matter.” Yang Chenjin said and hung up the phone.
After saying that, Yang Chenjin stood up, seemingly ready to leave.
Ruan Qing immediately blocked Yang Chenjin, looking directly at him, persistently repeating his question, “Do you know why Brother Chenfeng died?”
Yang Chenjin, being stopped, didn’t get angry and didn’t rush to leave, but instead leaned on the office desk.
“Yes, I know.”
“What do you know!?” Ruan Qing stepped forward urgently.
Yang Chenjin casually picked up a document on the desk. “What you want to know is all here.”
Ruan Qing widened his eyes and immediately reached out to take it.
However, just as he was about to touch the document, Yang Chenjin let go, and the document fell directly to the ground.
Thinking that Yang Chenjin had let go too early, Ruan Qing didn’t catch it and let it fall.
He immediately crouched down to pick it up.
However, as soon as Ruan Qing’s hand touched the document, it was stepped on by a pair of slender legs.
Ruan Qing couldn’t even pull the document out.
Clearly, the man in front of him did it intentionally.
Seemingly unaware, Ruan Qing stared at Yang Chenjin.
Yang Chenjin smiled again at Ruan Qing, the smile still gentle.
He squatted down in front of Ruan Qing, lifting Ruan Qing’s chin with his slender fingers, “Sister-in-law, do you know?”
“Among those aware of the circumstances of Yang Chenfeng’s death, none survived except members of the Yang family.”
Yang Chenjin spoke with a smile, “So, are you sure you want to see this document?”
Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing froze in place.
Yang Chenjin’s words were straightforward, as if to say that if you want to see this information, be prepared to exchange it with your life.
Moreover, obviously, when he spoke, it wasn’t just a threat, especially since the events of the morning were still vivid in everyone’s memory.
No one would think that Yang Chenjin’s words were just casual talk.
It’s true that someone could die.
Ruan Qing stiffly spoke, with a hint of hesitation. “Brother Chenfeng and I are legal partners, so I should be considered part of the Yang family, right?”
Yang Chenjin shook his head, “Not really.”
Yang Chenjin smiled and said, “Look at how the Yang family’s servants treat you. Do they treat you like they would treat a master?”
On the first day here, the servants even ignored the original owner, spoke without courtesy, and only showed a little respect after breakfast this morning.
Moreover, the original owner’s presence here was an exceptional favor from the Yang family.
In any case, there was no treatment resembling that of a Yang family member.
Ruan Qing’s expression became even more stiff. He looked at the information being stepped on by Yang Chenjin, his eyes showing hesitation.
Facing death directly, no one wouldn’t be afraid.
Although the original owner loved Yang Chenfeng, it wasn’t to the extent of sacrificing his life for a precarious situation.
But there still had to be some hesitation.
Just as Ruan Qing seemed indecisive, Yang Chenjin corrected his previous statement, “I misspoke earlier. It doesn’t necessarily mean death.”
Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing’s expression relaxed, and he was about to speak.
But before he could, Yang Chenjin leisurely added, “You will just be thrown into the fog.”
“As for whether you’ll die or not, it depends on luck.”
“Sister-in-law came out alive this morning, didn’t he?”
Ruan Qing’s expression once again froze, and he unconsciously let go of the documents he was holding.
It seemed that Ruan Qing’s reaction pleased Yang Chenjin. He grinned and said, “Sister-in-law, do you still want to see now?”
Ruan Qing pursed his lips. “No, I’ll investigate it myself.”
His posture clearly showed fear of entering the fog again.
Yang Chenjin stood up, looking down at the person in front of him. “Sister-in-law, you can still see if you want to.”
Yang Chen continued to speak cautiously, “Yang Yunmin is not at the Yang family villa. The entire Yang family is currently under mine and the third brother’s control.”
“The third brother, however, has never liked dealing with these trivial matters.”
Ruan Qing, with a hint of confusion on his delicate face, seemed uncertain about what Yang Chenjin meant.
“So, I have the final say in the Yang family right now.”
Yang Chenjin smiled at Ruan Qing and skillfully continued, “For example, when it comes to rules, like looking at data and throwing them into the fog, I have the right to change them.”
“Or, as long as I don’t say anything, who would know that you’ve looked at the data?”
Ruan Qing’s eyes brightened, a glimmer of hope passing through them. “Then...”
In response to the hope in Ruan Qing’s eyes, Yang Chenjin smiled and shook his head, “One cannot always think of gaining without effort.”
“If you want something, naturally, you need to give something in return.”
Ruan Qing understood, and as he looked at the data under Yang Chenjin’s feet, hesitation and complexity flashed in his eyes. Finally, he spoke, “What do you need me to do?”
Yang Chenjin’s gaze fell on the collar of Ruan Qing’s shirt, suggesting something, “Sister-in-law, you look quite charming in a shirt.”
The first three floors were decorated more luxuriously, leaning towards a European style.
However, the fourth floor leaned towards dark tones, both in curtains and decorations.
Even the wallpaper on the walls followed the same pattern.
The steward led Ruan Qing to the study and left.
The study’s door was not closed, but Ruan Qing did not enter directly; instead, he knocked on the door.
“Come in.” Yang Chenjin’s gentle voice came from inside the room.
Only then did Ruan Qing walk in, standing in front of the desk, he asked with a cold tone, “What do you want with me?”
Yang Chenjin sat at the desk, put down his tablet, and looked up at Ruan Qing with a gentle smile.
“Sister-in-law, I heard from the steward that you’ve been investigating my brother’s death.”
“So what?” Ruan Qing looked determined, staring at Yang Chenjin. “I won’t give up investigating Brother Chenfeng’s death.”
“Don’t be nervous. Investigate if you want. The Yang family won’t stop you.”
Yang Chenjin smiled at Ruan Qing and reminded him, “But I advise you to give up. With your abilities, you probably won’t find anything.”
Ruan Qing’s gaze sharpened as he looked at Yang Chenjin. “Do you know something?”
Just as Yang Chenjin was about to speak.
“Ding ding ding, ding ding ding.” The phone rang.
Interrupting Yang Chenjin directly.
He hesitated for a moment, then answered the call.
Ruan Qing, standing in his place in front of the desk, happened to glance at the note on the phone as Yang Chenjin picked it up.
——Yang Yunmin
Yang Chenfeng’s biological father, also the biological father of Yang Chenjin and Yang Chenyan.
“What’s wrong?” After answering the call, Yang Chenjin’s tone was not particularly respectful, unlike how one would treat their biological father.
In this Yang family, everyone seemed cold and indifferent to each other, lacking the feeling of blood relations.
Perhaps it’s because they’re no longer purely human; as non-humans, their emotions had become diluted.
But if they’re no longer human, why did Yang Chenfeng die so easily?
Was it a fake death, or did it mean... Yang Chenfeng was not considered a true member of the Yang family?
After all, in the original owner’s memory, Yang Chenfeng was a relatively normal person.
But in this Yang family, there seemed to be some discord.
“Oh, understood, I will handle the matter.” Yang Chenjin said and hung up the phone.
After saying that, Yang Chenjin stood up, seemingly ready to leave.
Ruan Qing immediately blocked Yang Chenjin, looking directly at him, persistently repeating his question, “Do you know why Brother Chenfeng died?”
Yang Chenjin, being stopped, didn’t get angry and didn’t rush to leave, but instead leaned on the office desk.
“Yes, I know.”
“What do you know!?” Ruan Qing stepped forward urgently.
Yang Chenjin casually picked up a document on the desk. “What you want to know is all here.”
Ruan Qing widened his eyes and immediately reached out to take it.
However, just as he was about to touch the document, Yang Chenjin let go, and the document fell directly to the ground.
Thinking that Yang Chenjin had let go too early, Ruan Qing didn’t catch it and let it fall.
He immediately crouched down to pick it up.
However, as soon as Ruan Qing’s hand touched the document, it was stepped on by a pair of slender legs.
Ruan Qing couldn’t even pull the document out.
Clearly, the man in front of him did it intentionally.
Seemingly unaware, Ruan Qing stared at Yang Chenjin.
Yang Chenjin smiled again at Ruan Qing, the smile still gentle.
He squatted down in front of Ruan Qing, lifting Ruan Qing’s chin with his slender fingers, “Sister-in-law, do you know?”
“Among those aware of the circumstances of Yang Chenfeng’s death, none survived except members of the Yang family.”
Yang Chenjin spoke with a smile, “So, are you sure you want to see this document?”
Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing froze in place.
Yang Chenjin’s words were straightforward, as if to say that if you want to see this information, be prepared to exchange it with your life.
Moreover, obviously, when he spoke, it wasn’t just a threat, especially since the events of the morning were still vivid in everyone’s memory.
No one would think that Yang Chenjin’s words were just casual talk.
It’s true that someone could die.
Ruan Qing stiffly spoke, with a hint of hesitation. “Brother Chenfeng and I are legal partners, so I should be considered part of the Yang family, right?”
Yang Chenjin shook his head, “Not really.”
Yang Chenjin smiled and said, “Look at how the Yang family’s servants treat you. Do they treat you like they would treat a master?”
On the first day here, the servants even ignored the original owner, spoke without courtesy, and only showed a little respect after breakfast this morning.
Moreover, the original owner’s presence here was an exceptional favor from the Yang family.
In any case, there was no treatment resembling that of a Yang family member.
Ruan Qing’s expression became even more stiff. He looked at the information being stepped on by Yang Chenjin, his eyes showing hesitation.
Facing death directly, no one wouldn’t be afraid.
Although the original owner loved Yang Chenfeng, it wasn’t to the extent of sacrificing his life for a precarious situation.
But there still had to be some hesitation.
Just as Ruan Qing seemed indecisive, Yang Chenjin corrected his previous statement, “I misspoke earlier. It doesn’t necessarily mean death.”
Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing’s expression relaxed, and he was about to speak.
But before he could, Yang Chenjin leisurely added, “You will just be thrown into the fog.”
“As for whether you’ll die or not, it depends on luck.”
“Sister-in-law came out alive this morning, didn’t he?”
Ruan Qing’s expression once again froze, and he unconsciously let go of the documents he was holding.
It seemed that Ruan Qing’s reaction pleased Yang Chenjin. He grinned and said, “Sister-in-law, do you still want to see now?”
Ruan Qing pursed his lips. “No, I’ll investigate it myself.”
His posture clearly showed fear of entering the fog again.
Yang Chenjin stood up, looking down at the person in front of him. “Sister-in-law, you can still see if you want to.”
Yang Chen continued to speak cautiously, “Yang Yunmin is not at the Yang family villa. The entire Yang family is currently under mine and the third brother’s control.”
“The third brother, however, has never liked dealing with these trivial matters.”
Ruan Qing, with a hint of confusion on his delicate face, seemed uncertain about what Yang Chenjin meant.
“So, I have the final say in the Yang family right now.”
Yang Chenjin smiled at Ruan Qing and skillfully continued, “For example, when it comes to rules, like looking at data and throwing them into the fog, I have the right to change them.”
“Or, as long as I don’t say anything, who would know that you’ve looked at the data?”
Ruan Qing’s eyes brightened, a glimmer of hope passing through them. “Then...”
In response to the hope in Ruan Qing’s eyes, Yang Chenjin smiled and shook his head, “One cannot always think of gaining without effort.”
“If you want something, naturally, you need to give something in return.”
Ruan Qing understood, and as he looked at the data under Yang Chenjin’s feet, hesitation and complexity flashed in his eyes. Finally, he spoke, “What do you need me to do?”
Yang Chenjin’s gaze fell on the collar of Ruan Qing’s shirt, suggesting something, “Sister-in-law, you look quite charming in a shirt.”
