Old Lady Luo, Ye Qiongbo, and others from both families were all deeply shaken.

They were not clear on what a Semi Innate Grand Master meant, but Yan Hu's move just now had given them the feeling that their lives were not in their own control.

This feeling caused them to break out in a cold sweat all over, and they no longer dared to underestimate these bodyguards.

"Sir, I apologize for Mo Feng's rudeness just now. I am Gong Lin's father, and I would like to ask you for some face," Gong Jianqiang said, clasping his fist and bowing his hands.

If Gong Jianqiang's earlier courtesy toward An Hu was due to the Jiang Family's face, then his respect for Yan Hu was from the bottom of his heart. After all, the Gong Family went to Capital City later and had none of the heritage of the established Capital families. The Gong Family still did not have a Semi Innate Grand Master!

"Mr. Gong, the Young Master hasn't been in a good mood recently. I hope Mr. Gong and the others conduct themselves with some respect," Yan Hu said indifferently, before turning to signal, "Follow me."

Gong Jianqiang gave Old Lady Luo a warning look and followed, with Old Lady Luo and the others hurrying after them.

Only now did both families truly realize that Jiang Chen of today was really not the Jiang Chen of before. Gong Jianqiang, the Family Head of the Gong Family, was an influential figure thriving in Capital City, but now even he had come personally to apologize over the matter of canceling the engagement with Ye Yuwan.

From this, both families could see that Jiang Chen's influence at that moment was unmatched, and they both had a vague sense that Jiang Chen must have some unknown background. Otherwise, Gong Jianqiang wouldn't have been so courteous!

The hall of Dingyun Lake Villa.

Jiang Chen gazed at Gong Jianqiang, Old Lady Luo, and Ye Qiongbo sitting in front of him, silent, not uttering a single word.

Members of the Gong and Ye families stood behind the three, their expressions awash with embarrassment.

Tap tap tap!

A series of footsteps echoed as Ye Yuwan carried two fruit plates into the living room. She glanced at everyone, gently set down the fruit plates, and with a light chuckle said, "Please, everyone, help yourselves."

"Miss Ye, I'm very sorry about the matter of canceling the engagement," Gong Jianqiang stood up, looking at Ye Yuwan with an apologetic tone.

Sitting here just now, Gong Jianqiang had actually felt an extremely oppressive atmosphere, so stifling that he could hardly speak. Facing the current Jiang Chen, he had the same feeling as when facing those absolute top figures in Capital City.

It was only at this moment did he truly understand that Jiang Chen now was no longer the naive young man from Jinhai. He was someone whose words could change the entire situation in Dingjing!

"Uncle Gong, you're too serious. You were looking out for the company's best interest at that time, and I can understand that," Ye Yuwan responded with a light laughter, turning to give Jiang Chen a look and a pleading gaze, whispering, "Jiang Chen, I'll go keep Gong Lin company; you have a good chat with Grandpa and the others."

"Alright," Jiang Chen nodded lightly.

Gong Jianqiang and the others let out a sigh of relief as Jiang Chen spoke, and the oppressiveness in the living room dissipated instantly.

Ye Yuwan gave a slight smile and turned to go upstairs.

Gong Jianqiang looked at Ye Yuwan, puzzled, and then turned to Jiang Chen, asking in bewilderment, "Is Lin Lin upstairs?"

According to Gong Jianqiang's thinking, if Gong Lin was at home, she should at least come out to see them now that they were here.

"Lin Lin is injured and cannot get out of bed," Jiang Chen said dismissively.

Gong Jianqiang was shocked at heart; he had seen the martial force Jiang Chen had at his disposal, yet despite the presence of a Semi Innate Grand Master to provide security, Gong Lin had still been injured so severely she could not leave her bed. He found this utterly inconceivable.

"Jiang Chen, what do you mean? You have quite a few women here, so why is it only our family's Lin Lin who was injured?" Old Lady Luo's eyes shifted as she seized the opportunity to reproach him.

Jiang Chen looked up at Old Lady Luo and said indifferently, "Old Lady Luo, I'm quite capable of feeling distressed about my wife's injury on my own, without needing you to place blame."

"You…" Old Lady Luo's complexion changed, and she was about to speak again when Gong Jianqiang pulled on her, urgently saying, "Jiang Chen, please don't mind her, my mother is just distressed over Lin Lin."

"Distressed?" Jiang Chen scoffed sarcastically, "So distressed that you forced Lin Lin out of the house? So distressed that you used her as a tool for a marriage alliance, compelling her to marry someone she doesn't like? Is this how the Gong Family shows concern?"

Old Lady Luo's face changed color, her mouth opened to retort, but after hesitating, no words came out.

Gong Jianqiang suddenly understood why Jiang Chen was so cold; it seemed his mother had not told him everything.

Glaring at Old Lady Luo, Gong Jianqiang said with a forced smile, "Jiang Chen, I also looked into these matters yesterday, and the Gong Family was in the wrong. Here, I, on behalf of the Gong Family, apologize to you and hope that you can forgive us."

"You looked into it yesterday?" Jiang Chen looked at Gong Jianqiang with a trace of surprise. The sincerity in Gong Jianqiang's eyes was clear; he wasn't lying.

Nodding slightly, Jiang Chen relaxed inwardly. If Gong Jianqiang shared the same attitude as Old Lady Luo and the others, he really wouldn't know how to manage the relationship with the Gong Family.

"Uncle Gong, I have nothing to say to the Gong Family. The Gong Family's current status in Dingjing isn't threatened by anyone, except maybe Yi Chen Corporation. Now that you are developing in Capital City, let the Dingjing branch of the Gong Family serve as a place for the Gong's to retire and seek their roots," Jiang Chen said calmly.

Gong Jianqiang's eyes brightened, and he nodded slightly: "Jiang Chen, thanks."

"Thanks?" Old Lady Luo looked at Gong Jianqiang with dissatisfaction.

Gong Jianqiang was speechless, shooting Old Lady Luo a fierce glare as he said in a low voice, "Mom, don't speak. I'll explain it to you when we get home."

Jiang Chen glanced at Old Lady Luo and a mocking smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, "What's wrong? Old Lady Luo not satisfied? If you're dissatisfied, I can take back what I just said."

Gong Jianqiang felt his heart sink. He knew Jiang Chen still harbored some resentment towards the Dingjing Gong Family and the concessions he had just offered were solely out of respect for Gong Lin and for him making the personal visit.

"Mom, apologize to Jiang Chen," Gong Jianqiang said sternly, looking at Old Lady Luo.

Ye Qiongbo, who had been silent till now, was startled. The Gong Family Head was asking Old Lady Luo to apologize to Jiang Chen?

This was just too unrealistic!

"Jian Qiang, what are you saying?" Old Lady Luo looked at Gong Jianqiang in astonishment.

In her eyes, the fact that she personally paid a visit was already a huge concession to Jiang Chen.

"Mom, apologize!" Gong Jianqiang repeated in a low and firm tone.

A look of disbelief appeared in Old Lady Luo's eyes as she stared straight into Gong Jianqiang's, who met her gaze unwaveringly.

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