"Will Xiong Daoliang really kill Ye Xiao?" Guan Chongshan still had some doubts.

After all, Ye Xiao was personally recruited into the Flame Dragon Team by Ouyang Hua, and although Ye Xiao was easy to kill, Ouyang Hua was particularly protective of his team. Moreover, the Flame Dragon Team had very few members. The death of one might not be a big deal in other teams, but it was a huge deal in the Flame Dragon Team. It was possible that Ouyang Hua wouldn't let it go uninvestigated!

"Is that a problem we need to explore?" Cui Ji chuckled softly and said, "Ye Xiao's existence is currently impeding Mr. Xiong's path forward, and just for that reason alone, he deserves to die!"

Cui Ji had always held a grudge against Ye Xiao—unfortunately, he was never able to defeat him. But now, with Xiong Daoliang's support, he felt that Ye Xiao's death was finally within reach.

If Cui Ji had spoken like this before, Guan Chongshan would have scolded him sharply, but now, Guan Chongshan didn't dare say anything. The reason was simple: Cui Ji was not just his disciple anymore, but also a favorite of Xiong Daoliang.

"Little Cui, don't be too ruthless. Ye Xiao is still a member of the Flame Dragon Team. If something goes wrong, Xiong Daoliang might be the one who suffers, and you are just a pawn by Xiong Daoliang's side, easily disposable!" Guan Chongshan looked at Cui Ji's arrogant demeanor and said.

"Shut up. Do you think you're still who you used to be? Let me tell you, Mr. Xiong doesn't aim very high; he just wants to control Minghai City. Soon, Minghai City will be under the Xiong family's name, and I, hehe, am Mr. Xiong's right-hand man. If you stick with me, I believe you'll rise to great heights." Cui Ji laughed heartily, as if Xiong Daoliang had already controlled the entire Minghai City and he, Cui Ji, was the chief contributor, basking in glory!

Guan Chongshan looked at Cui Ji's smug face and sighed inwardly. "When the rabbit is dead, the hound is cooked, when the birds are gone, the bow is hidden"—this was an unchanging truth. Cui Ji was just a piece of scrap metal in Xiong Daoliang's hands, useful now only because manpower was needed. Once Xiong Daoliang succeeded, how could he possibly keep a useless figure like Cui Ji around!

"Is this Nannan's phone?" At that moment, Guan Chongshan saw a white Samsung phone on the coffee table and expressed his slight suspicion.

"No way. I remember Nannan always keeps her phone with her!" said Cui Ji, his eyes also on the white Samsung phone.

Guan Chongshan picked up the phone, looked it over, and exclaimed with surprise, "This is definitely Nannan's phone. Could it be that Nannan is at home?"

Hearing Guan Chongshan's words, Cui Ji was also surprised. Could Nannan have heard what he just said?

Cui Ji quickly tiptoed to Guan Xiaonan's bedroom door, gently opened it a crack, and peeked through. He saw Guan Xiaonan sleeping soundly.

Cui Ji thought to himself that Xiaonan must be sleeping deeply; otherwise, she would surely have covered herself properly with the blanket, not exposing so much to be seen. Then he carefully closed the door and returned to the living room.

However, Cui Ji did not see that the moment he closed the door, the supposedly sleeping Guan Xiaonan's eyes slowly opened, clearly red-rimmed, as she had heard everything.

If it had been any other time, Guan Chongshan would have kicked Cui Ji down for peeking at his daughter, but now, he didn't dare to.

Although Cui Ji wasn't very strong, he was now a man of Xiong Daoliang. If Cui Ji died now, Xiong Daoliang would surely suspect Guan Chongshan.

"Nannan is sleeping deeply; she probably didn't hear our conversation. But we can't stay here any longer; she might hear us if we do," said Cui Ji.

Guan Chongshan sighed and said, "Little Cui, do you really have the heart to let Nannan marry Xiong Tao? You should know that Xiong Tao is nothing but a playboy."

"Ha, what does that matter? I gave you a chance before, but you never saw me as the right son-in-law. Just accept it now. I've figured it out anyway. There are millions of beauties in the world, why pine over one flower?"

Cui Ji sneered, then walked straight out.

Guan Chongshan then placed Guan Xiaonan's phone back in its original place and quickly left. As he did, he made sure to lock the door with his key, making no sound at all.

After the two men had left, Ye Xiao slowly emerged from the bathroom, a faint smile on his face, having overheard the conversation between Guan Chongshan and Cui Ji.

Ye Xiao had previously overheard a conversation between Guan Chongshan and Xiong Tao at a hotel. At that time, he knew Guan Chongshan was under the control of the Xiong family father and son, but Ye Xiao hadn't cared too much since it didn't directly concern him. Now, however, things were different. From Guan Chongshan and Cui Ji's recent conversation, Ye Xiao realized Xiong Daoliang was no good. Initially, Li Dachong had come to Minghai Academy under the pretext of the Heavenly Book. From Cui Ji, Ye Xiao learned that Li Dachong was actually Xiong Daoliang's subordinate, suggesting that Xiong Daoliang might be the mastermind behind the Heavenly Book incident. The main threat to the Ling family and to Ye Xiao might also be Xiong Daoliang.

In everyone's eyes, Xiong Daoliang was just a businessman, but was he really just a businessman? Did a businessman need to control the entire Minghai City? What ulterior motives could he have after taking control of Minghai City? Moreover, the person who last rescued Qiushan He from his own hands must have been Xiong Daoliang. After all, he had wrecked the den of the Mountain Wolf Group, yet that overpowering man had not shown up, which explained everything.

Ye Xiao walked to the window in the living room, from where he could see downstairs. At this moment, Guan Chongshan and Cui Ji had just stepped out of the stairwell talking, while walking out!

Just at that moment, Guan Xiaonan's door opened. Dressed in a pink robe, Guan Xiaonan left the room. Her eyes were red and teary, swirling with unshed tears, filled with deep grievances.

Ye Xiao, at this moment, paid no attention to the faintly visible ketone body, or the nearly slipping bra. His eyes were completely focused on Guan Xiaonan's exceedingly aggrieved little face!

Ye Xiao strode towards Guan Xiaonan, immediately pulling her into his arms!

Nothing was more grievous than being deceived by someone closest to you. At that moment, Guan Xiaonan's heart must have been in extreme pain.

Her father, whom she had always respected, had killed someone for his current status. Moreover, to cover up the past misdeeds, he was even ready to offer her to that playboy.

"Cry, you have the right to cry!" Ye Xiao's voice was extremely gentle, like a warm tone in the cold winter!

Guan Xiaonan cried, silently crying in Ye Xiao's embrace, her body trembling conveyed her deep grievances and discomfort.

Ye Xiao didn't know how many tears Guan Xiaonan had shed, but he just felt his shirt soaking wet!

He didn't know if Guan Xiaonan had cried herself out or ran out of tears, slowly she raised her head, her red eyes looking at Ye Xiao, and she said, "Ye Xiao, I'm sorry."

Hearing Guan Xiaonan's words, Ye Xiao immediately smiled like a gentle breeze caressing his face, saying to Guan Xiaonan, "Why are you apologizing to me?"

"I might have to marry Xiong Tao," said Guan Xiaonan, her eyes full of painful expressions. She didn't want to, but she felt she had no choice because Guan Xiaonan knew she couldn't let her father die. At least, as a daughter, that was her bounden duty!

How could Ye Xiao not understand Guan Xiaonan's thoughts? He smiled softly, looking at Guan Xiaonan and said, "I know, are you afraid that your dad will be threatened with his life if you do not marry Xiong Tao? Trust me, I will definitely come up with a plan that will keep your dad safe and keep that secret buried in their hearts forever!"

Guan Xiaonan was slightly astonished by Ye Xiao's words. She looked at him, somewhat incredulous and said, "Ye Xiao, can you really come up with such a plan? Do you really want my dad to survive?"

To Guan Xiaonan, her father might already be considered Ye Xiao's enemy. Would Ye Xiao save her father?

Ye Xiao chuckled, gently wiping Guan Xiaonan's tears, whispering, "Your dad is my future father-in-law, why wouldn't I want him to survive? Without my future father-in-law's permission, how would I dare to marry his daughter!"

Guan Xiaonan looked at Ye Xiao with thankful eyes, but soon, she glanced at him with a surprised expression and said, "Do you really have a way? According to what Cui Ji just said, the Xiong family father and son seem to hate you quite a bit, what kind of plan can make them give up?"

Ye Xiao, with a loving hand, caressed Guan Xiaonan's cheek, saying, "Don't worry about this, I assure you, I will come up with a perfect solution."

Guan Xiaonan nodded slightly, at this moment, it seemed she could only trust and rely on Ye Xiao.

"Ye Xiao, thank you!" Guan Xiaonan looked at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao immediately smiled proudly, saying, "Since you're thanking me, why not show some real action? Otherwise, how can I see your sincerity?"

"You... You're annoying!"

Ye Xiao immediately scooped up Guan Xiaonan, saying with a smile, "I'm not annoying, could you like me?"

Suddenly, Guan Xiaonan's face blushed as red as blood, but her hands wrapped around Ye Xiao's neck, and then the two entered Guan Xiaonan's room.

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