What?

Ding Jinghui's eyes widened in shock as he looked at Chen Xuan.

"Sui Wenyuan died at your hands? That's impossible!"

"Wasn't he wiped out by the police, how could it have anything to do with you!"

Zhang Zhibao sneered, "Ding Jinghui, why do I say you're clueless? You don't know the real situation at all!"

"I was there that night too, how could it be false!"

Ding Jinghui dared not act rashly anymore. Although he couldn't fully trust Chen Xuan's words, he was in a very passive situation at this moment. If a conflict erupted, he wouldn't stand a chance.

Old Master Ling was a wise man. He immediately noticed Ding Jinghui's predicament and needed to offer him a way out, to downplay the matter and avoid a bloody conflict.

"Ahhui, it's better to resolve enmities than create them!" Old Master Ling spoke softly at this moment, "This matter isn't Mr. Chen's fault, nor does it mean any harm to you."

"To put it bluntly, your subordinate Ma Liu was merely being used. My Ling Family will make appropriate compensation, let's move past this incident."

With Old Master Ling offering a way out, Ding Jinghui managed to regain some face, preventing total embarrassment.

"Fine, today I'll give Old Master Ling this face, let's put this matter behind us and not mention it any further."

Ding Jinghui looked coldly at Zhang Zhibao, "You must release my people immediately, this is my final request."

Zhang Zhibao remained unmoved, waiting for Chen Xuan's instruction.

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, signaling his agreement.

Upon receiving Chen Xuan's directive, Zhang Zhibao then ordered the release of the captives.

"Old Master Ling, I'll take my leave now."

Ding Jinghui cupped his hands to indicate respect, shot a cold glance at Chen Xuan, then turned and left.

Hmm!

Zhang Zhibao's eyes were full of disdain, "Mad Ding is still full of displeasure. If you ask me, we should have taken this chance to wipe him out, let's see if he dares to act arrogantly again."

Chen Xuan looked at him with a half-smile, "Zhang Zhibao, when did you become qualified to express opinions in my presence?"

Zhang Zhibao trembled all over, hastily bowing, "Forgive me, Mr. Chen, I just couldn't stand Ding Jinghui's actions. He was too disrespectful to you earlier."

Chen Xuan laughed disdainfully, "I don't doubt your loyalty to me, but don't mix in your own agenda."

"Your little schemes can't be hidden from me, hasn't Sui Wenyuan's demise satisfied you?"

"Now you want to use me to get rid of Ding Jinghui and then Lu Haokan, aiming to dominate the North River on your own."

Hah!

Zhang Zhibao was terrified, breaking into a cold sweat, his little schemes had been seen right through by Chen Xuan, making him fear from the inside out.

"Mr. Chen, I'll never dare to mix in my own agenda again." Zhang Zhibao was truly fearful, sweat the size of beans rolling down his forehead.

Chen Xuan remained composed, "Remember, you can only take what I'm willing to give. Don't think about reaching your hand out for what's not offered!"

"Once your hand reaches too far, it's easy to cross the line, facing the risk of losing a hand!"

"Yes, yes, yes, I'll remember your advice and always stay vigilant." Zhang Zhibao bowed low, not daring to look up.

"Alright, you may leave now." Chen Xuan waved his hand, and Zhang Zhibao gingerly exited the Ling Family.

Old Master Ling wore a dry smile, "Mr. Chen truly understands the art of using people, blending kindness with authority, subduing Zhang Zhibao thoroughly."

"I'm truly impressed!"

Chen Xuan smiled, "Old Master Ling is a wise man, so I'll take my leave now."

After Chen Xuan left, Old Master Ling had a bitter smile. How could he not understand Chen Xuan's implications?

Yes, he was reprimanding Zhang Zhibao, but also taking the opportunity to remind the Ling Family.

Knowing his identity, wanting to take the chance to curry favor is not opposed.

But don't harbor misaligned intentions to take advantage of him.

Only when he offers benefits to the Ling Family can they be taken, otherwise don't have devious thoughts to seize it, or else it will just lead to self-humiliation!

"Young in age but deeply thoughtful, like a bottomless pool of water!"

"Being able to sit in the Young Hall Master's position, indeed not an ordinary person!"

Old Master Ling sighed silently, in future dealings with Chen Xuan, one must be sincere, can't secretly play little tricks, can't hide anything from his perceptive eyes.

Once an attempt fails, it won't benefit the Ling Family at all.

...

Just as Chen Xuan left the Ling Family, Ma Guangyuan hurried over with several guards.

"Mr. Chen, I heard Ding Jinghui provoked you and was trapped at the Ling Family, so I brought people to assist."

"It's great that nothing happened to you."

Ma Guangyuan smiled as he approached to greet him.

Chen Xuan scoffed, "You're really an after-action figure, taking the chance to show off in front of me."

Ma Guangyuan smiled awkwardly, quickly changing the subject, "Mr. Chen, there's something I need to report to you."

"It's about my elder brother's daughter, Ma Ting. She married the Qian Family's eldest son two years ago. These past days she's constantly been asking me about my brother Ma Guangshun's cause of death, seems she already has suspicions."

"I'm afraid she won't let it go! Once the Qian Family gets involved, it might lead to more disputes!"

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