Today is the autumn moon festival, which, according to the traditions of the Yan Country people, is also considered a day for family reunions.

In the evening, Ye Xiao, Ling Shuya, Zhou Yuyan, Shen Qiuyu, Su Yun, Zhou Hao, and Tang Rong were all present; Ling Hengyu, as the head of the Ling family, although seeming busy every day, still found time to return to the villa today!

"Previous autumn moon festivals were never as lively as this year," Ling Hengyu, holding a glass of wine and wearing a joyous smile, said to everyone present!

Ling Shuya immediately replied, "Dad, it's all thanks to your daughter's good relationships. Otherwise, how could there be so many friends visiting our home?"

Since everyone had already been introduced earlier, Ling Hengyu had a general understanding of all the people present.

"Yes, yes, it's all Yaya's doing. Today is a day to be happy, and I'm even happier to be able to sit down to a simple meal with Yaya's friends. Come, don't be reserved," Ling Hengyu said, smiling!

Su Yun immediately responded, "Mr. Ling is too kind; we also need to thank Mr. Ling for his warm hospitality today."

"Today's meal is just a casual one, so please, everyone, don't stand on ceremony. Yaya has been spoiled by me since she was young, so she can be a bit wilful at times. I hope you all can be understanding. As a father, I also feel helpless about this," Ling Hengyu said, spreading his hands with a look of resignation!

"Dad, what are you saying," Ling Shuya cut in. "Go ahead and eat your food."

Everyone was in high spirits!

"Zhou Hao, your Zhou family's business in Yan City is quite substantial, and you're not getting any younger. Do you have any plans to help your dad manage the company?" Ling Hengyu asked with a smile, looking at Zhou Hao.

Ling Hengyu knew Zhou Hao; after all, the Lings had long been friends with the Zhou family. Otherwise, how could the Zhou family be so comfortable sending Zhou Yuyan to Minghai City to study at Minghai Academy with Ling Shuya?

Zhou Hao replied immediately, "Uncle Ling, did my dad call you? I knew it must have been him. I've told him, I have zero interest in all that business stuff. Besides, he's only in his forties. If he thinks he can shirk his duties now, where on earth is there such a good deal!"

Ling Hengyu laughed heartily and said, "You're just like your dad in temper. In his younger days, that's exactly how he was, only reluctantly taking over when your grandmother fell ill. If Old Lady Zhou had remained healthy, hehe, your dad would still be out there having a good time."

"So, he better not expect to control me!" Zhou Hao chuckled.

The Zhou family was not an ordinary one; they had stable influences in politics, business, and the military—a key reason why the Zhou family had become one of the powerhouses in Yan City, growing stronger over the decades.

"Miss Shen, Ye Xiao mentioned that you're her martial sister. Do you come from the same place as her?" Although Ling Hengyu knew of Ye Xiao, he wasn't aware of her senior martial sister, Shen Qiuyu.

After all, even though Shen Qiuyu was also a martial arts prodigy, Qiu Mountain had plenty of geniuses.

Smiling, Shen Qiuyu said, "Yes, I've been staying here for the past few days, and I'm very grateful for the hospitality."

"Miss Shen is too polite. This villa is large, and there are many rooms, but only Yaya and Ye Xiao live here. Having you stay brings the place to life, and I couldn't be more thankful," said Ling Hengyu, still smiling!

As everyone chatted casually, Ling Hengyu subtly engaged everyone in conversation, inquiring about their families and parents, showing a caring demeanor.

However, Ye Xiao didn't see it that way; he felt that Ling Hengyu was actually being rather suspicious.

After a few drinks, Ling Hengyu set down his glass and rubbed his head, laughing, "It's true what they say about getting old, even a few drinks and my head starts to spin. Seems like fighting age is no longer an option. You all carry on eating, Ye Xiao, help me to my study to rest a bit."

"Dad, are you okay?" Ling Shuya asked, puzzled to see her father, who usually had a high alcohol tolerance, acting drunk after just two drinks.

Others also expressed their concern.

"It's okay, really, I'm fine," Ling Hengyu stood up, with Ye Xiao immediately coming forward to assist him.

"You all just keep eating, don't wait for me. Didn't Yaya tell you earlier? You still have to go to Minghai Academy tonight for a social event, so don't let me keep you," Ling Hengyu said with a smile!

Then, Ye Xiao assisted Ling Hengyu upstairs.

"Why was my dad only drinking today? He hardly ate any of the dishes, ah, and he didn't even have any moon cakes yet!" Ling Shuya complained, frowning. "Really!"

At that moment, Weei Jie, who had been standing by, said to Ling Shuya with a smile, "Miss, you don't need to wait for Mr. Ling. Mr. Ling has been so busy with company matters lately, I'm sure he'll be fine after some rest. Later, at ten tonight, Mr. Ling still needs to make a trip to the port."

"Today is the fifteenth of August, the autumn moon festival. Why go to the port?" Ling Shuya immediately interjected upon hearing Weei Jie's words.

Weei Jie replied, "There's a company invested in by Hengyu Group over there that Mr. Ling needs to take a look at!"

"How troublesome, managing a company is indeed exhausting!" Ling Shuya said helplessly.

"That's why, Shuya, you should be extra filial to Mr. Ling!" Su Yun said with a smile.

Ling Shuya replied with resignation, "When do I even get the chance? He's always out and about."

At this moment, Ye Xiao helped Ling Hengyu up the stairs.

After Ling Hengyu ascended the stairs, he went straight into a study with Ye Xiao. It was Ling Hengyu's study, which wasn't frequently used, so it remained unused. However, Weei Jie had always had someone clean it, so it wasn't dirty.

"Ye Xiao, take a seat," Ling Hengyu said as he entered the study, his drunken expression immediately fading away!

Ye Xiao naturally sat down on the sofa in the study.

Ling Hengyu sat in front of the desk, smiling at Ye Xiao and asked, "Have you figured it out?"

"You've forgotten, I used to be an assassin," Ye Xiao said with a light smile!

Ling Hengyu immediately chuckled and said, "Right, I really did forget about that. Do you want to know why I've asked you here?"

"Since I'm here, I do want to know!"

"That little girl's name is Tang Rong?" Ling Hengyu looked at Ye Xiao and said!

Ye Xiao replied, "Didn't I already tell you before?"

Ling Hengyu said, "She's the granddaughter of Tang Hongde of the Tang family in the Northern Territory."

"Nothing really gets by Mr. Ling, does it!" Ye Xiao shrugged and smiled slightly!

Ling Hengyu said, "I saw on TV a while ago about Tang He's death, so I guessed that the girl named Tang Rong might be Tang He's daughter. If she's Tang He's girl, then she must be Tang Hongde's granddaughter. Poor Tang He, such a talented person to die in such a way. Aren't you planning to take Tang Rong back to the Tang family in the Northern Territory?"

"Tang Rong wishes to stay here," Ye Xiao said!

"But staying here won't do her any good in the end. Don't forget, you still have your own matters to attend to!" Ling Hengyu reminded him!

Ye Xiao said, "I think it won't affect what's happening now!"

Ling Hengyu said, "I know you're now in control of the newly risen Heavenly Gate Security Company. But they're just small fry in society. You should know that's not the main threat!"

"I'm aware, but I promised Tang Rong, unless she wants to go back," Ye Xiao said earnestly!

Ling Hengyu could tell from Ye Xiao's expression that he wasn't joking. Waving his hand, he said, "Well then, handle it as you see fit. To be honest, I'm quite worried about your development in Minghai City."

"Worried?" Ye Xiao asked, "Why do you say that?"

"Sooner or later, it will provoke some people's dissatisfaction."

"Are you talking about the Mountain Wolf Group?" Ye Xiao said with disdain!

Ling Hengyu said, "Yes, the Mountain Wolf Group. They're not lacking in strength. Maybe they can't beat you one-on-one, but when it comes to underhanded tactics, I suspect they're involved with the recent Heavenly Book incident. I'm still investigating it!"

"Look for an opportunity to get rid of them," Ye Xiao said!

"The Mountain Wolf Group has significant influence. Just getting rid of the Mountain Wolf Group in Minghai City won't solve the fundamental problem. It might even attract even bigger opponents!" Ling Hengyu said, "So, if you want to take down the Mountain Wolf Group entirely, you need to be fully prepared."

"I'm already preparing," Ye Xiao said!

Seeing Ye Xiao's full confidence, Ling Hengyu nodded and said, "Since you're so confident, I won't worry anymore. Okay, don't stay here too long, or people downstairs will start to get suspicious."

Ye Xiao immediately stood up, smiling, "Uncle Ling, I'll take my leave then!"

Afterward, Ye Xiao left Ling Hengyu's study.

Ling Hengyu watched Ye Xiao leave, sighing softly. Initially, he thought that after Ye Xiao came to Minghai City, he would focus on protecting his daughter while also cultivating his Inner Strength. But surprisingly, Ye Xiao had begun to build his own power. Unwittingly, Ling Hengyu suddenly found that a power belonging to Ye Xiao had quietly emerged in Minghai City. He really didn't know whether it was good or bad!

After leaving Ling Hengyu's study, Ye Xiao immediately went downstairs.

At this time, Ling Shuya and the others were still eating and laughing in the downstairs dining room.

"Is my dad alright?" Ling Shuya asked immediately upon seeing Ye Xiao return.

Ye Xiao smiled and said, "Don't worry, everything is fine!"

"What are you being coy about? Let's hurry up and eat. If we're late, we'll miss the start of the autumn moon festival gathering!" Ling Shuya said!

Ye Xiao said nonchalantly, "Actually, I think it might be better to just stay home and watch TV."

And with that, everyone stopped paying attention to Ye Xiao!

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