Wang Hai and Li Fen also looked over immediately.

Compared to Huang Zhenxuan, they were the ones who were most terrified.

Who in the world didn't know that Hanyun Valley's Martial Department belonged to the Zhennan Prince? Since the deputy commander was here, the young man's identity was obvious.

In an instant, the two were struck by an intense psychological shock.

This was especially true for Wang Hai, who had just been acting so imperious. Not only did his face turn ashen as if his very soul had fled his body, but he couldn't even remain standing. After slumping to the ground, he gasped for breath.

If it were just some ordinary tough guy, he could have easily settled the matter with his connections, perhaps by drinking a few extra cups at a banquet at most. But who was this man? The Nine Gates Admiral, the Zhennan Prince! To put it bluntly, this man was a god! Most importantly, he was the one who donated to build this orphanage! The money they embezzled every year was the money he sent on time! Now that they'd been caught red-handed, was there any hope of survival?

Li Fen was equally distraught, all her previous arrogance gone. She was completely lost in shock and panic.

Li Fen knelt on the ground and kowtowed. "I... I realize my mistake! I apologize and I beg you..."

"Kill them," Chen Yang said, waving his hand dismissively.

Wang Hai was so petrified by this scene that his mind felt on the verge of shattering. As he scrambled backward on his hands, Chen Yang's quiet voice suddenly drifted over. "A moment ago, you said you were the emperor here?"

"I... I..." Wang Hai was so terrified he couldn't speak.

"Yang Hu, investigate him thoroughly!" Chen Yang commanded, then shook his head. "On second thought, just kill him."

Wang Hai: "..."

Huang Zhenxuan was terrified, a deep chill spreading through his heart.

"Lord," Huang Zhenxuan said nervously after swallowing hard, "it was our negligence! But rest assured, from now on, we..."

"There won't be a 'from now on'," Chen Yang said, still facing away from him and slowly shaking his head. "I'm revoking your management rights. You won't have to trouble yourselves anymore."

Huang Zhenxuan: "..."

"Shanshan, no one will ever bully you again. Go eat," Chen Yang said, putting her down and gently tapping her little nose.

Shanshan, with her pigtails and big bright eyes, nodded forcefully, her eyebrows arching slightly like a crescent moon.

"Uncle, will you come see me again?" Shanshan murmured, her voice filled with heavy expectation.

"Of course I will." Chen Yang pinched her little cheek. He took out a pen and wrote his phone number on the back of her hand. "This is my number. Memorize it. If a long time passes and I haven't come, give me a call."

"Okay." The little girl nodded, then rolled her sleeve up high, afraid she might smudge the number.

"Go on, go eat."

Shanshan hopped away, her pigtails bouncing up and down.

「Outside the orphanage.」

The autumn wind stirred, sending leaves tumbling.

Chen Yang lit a cigarette and took a deep drag. "Issue an order immediately to investigate all orphanages. If any similar situations are found, they are to be punished to the fullest extent of the law! Also, revoke the management rights for all orphanages and establish a professional management team to take over as quickly as possible."

"Yes!" Yang Hu nodded, then changed the subject. "Boss, a Third-Rank Military General named Su Huai'an has arrived in Lingjin City. His conduct is so flamboyant it's jaw-dropping!"

"After he got off the highway, the entire road was closed off for his eight-car motorcade! I heard that today, the elites of Lingjin City are holding a grand banquet for him at the Jinyan Grand Hotel to welcome him."

"He agreed?" Chen Yang frowned.

Yang Hu grinned. "He didn't just agree; he accepted every single gift the elites brought to his door! Among these gifts were many young and beautiful women!"

"This guy's conduct is problematic," Chen Yang said, shaking his head. "Investigate his background. If you find anything, report it directly to the Elders' Court! We can't let someone like that tarnish our reputation."

"Understood, Boss!"

After parting ways with Yang Hu, Chen Yang headed straight home.

As he neared Book Mountain Court, Su Ding suddenly jumped out from the side of the road and stood in the middle of it, frantically waving his arms.

What's this guy doing here? Chen Yang frowned. It looks like he was waiting specifically for me. As the saying goes, people don't visit a temple for no reason. He was curious to see what Young Master Su wanted.

He slowly pulled the car up in front of him and rolled down the window, staring coolly.

"I've been waiting for you for a while!" Su Ding had shed his previous fawning attitude. He puffed out his chest and said arrogantly, "Chen Yang, you're coming with me to a party!"

His tone was a command, leaving no room for argument.

Chen Yang's interest was suddenly piqued. He smiled. "And what party might that be?"

"My third uncle, Su Huai'an, is a Third-Rank Military General. He's returned home today, and all the influential figures in Lingjin City are hosting a welcome banquet for him. I expect you to come with me!"

"So, Su Huai'an is your third uncle?"

Chen Yang instantly understood. No wonder Young Master Su's attitude had changed so quickly. His powerful backer had returned.

Su Ding tilted his chin up. "That's right!"

"And what if I don't go?"

"You dare?!" Su Ding roared. "My uncle is a Third-Rank Military General! Do you dare to defy him? Believe it or not, I'll have him ransack your home!"

"Oh, is he that powerful?"

Chen Yang chuckled. It was obvious what was happening. Young Master Su wanted to use his uncle's status to crush him and, in front of all of Lingjin City's elites, win back the dignity he'd lost over the past few days. But what was a mere Third-Rank Military General to him? Wasn't Su Ding just throwing his weight around with borrowed authority?

"Since you know that, how dare you refuse?"

Su Ding was puffed up with arrogance, feeling absolutely ecstatic. As they say, the tables have turned! It's finally my turn to walk all over you, isn't it?

Chen Yang raised a hand, signaling for him to calm down, and put on a fearful expression. "Alright, alright! I'll go, isn't that what you want?"

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