Chapter 121

Chapter 121: Chapter 120 Startled by a knock on the door followed by his mother’s voice outside, Ye Tianchen knew he could no longer keep the matter concealed; sooner or later, his parents and younger sister would find out. He hadn’t disclosed the incident upon his return merely to spare his mother Luo Yan and his sister Ye Qianwen the shock. Now, presenting it in this way, perhaps they wouldn’t be so stunned.

The spread of the incident was incredibly swift. In less than two hours, the entire Capital City was abuzz with the news. It didn’t matter whether it was the working class or the influential powers and prominent families of Capital City, everyone was discussing the Qin family’s affair. Primarily because the Qin family’s influence in Capital City was not insignificant, even though they were not one of the top three families in China, they were indeed a first-rate family in their own right.

Qin Yi was notoriously arrogant and overprotective, which meant no one dared to openly oppose the Qin family, much less cause them trouble. This time, however, not only had Ye Tianchen caused trouble for the Qin family, but he had also turned everything upside down.

What Ye Tianchen hadn’t expected was that Qin Yi had actually died from anger, and Qin Heng was dead too, leaving only Qin Taoyuan, the poor wretch who had lost his father and his son, alive.

Ye Tianchen opened the door to see his mother, Luo Yan, pulling him anxiously towards the outside, seeming in a great rush.

"Mom, what’s wrong? What’s the hurry?" Ye Tianchen asked with a smile.

"Son, you need to leave, go abroad. If this matter doesn’t settle down, just don’t ever come back..." Luo Yan said in a panic, pulling Ye Tianchen towards the villa’s entrance.

"Heh, Mom, what’s going on? It can’t be so serious that I need to leave the country and never return, right?"

"Tianchen, whether or not it was you who caused the Qin family’s troubles, just being involved could mean death. Now that Qin Yi and Qin Heng are dead, the whole Capital City will be shaken. There’s no way Qin Yi could have held his position without friends or allies in the upper levels. His people will certainly not let this go. Even if you had nothing to do with it, they won’t spare you. The Ye family has long declined, and your father, a city party secretary, won’t be able to protect you. The only thing you can do now is to leave the country and never come back!" Luo Yan said in desperation, pushing Ye Tianchen towards the entrance.

Only then did Ye Tianchen understand, feeling deeply moved. A parent’s love knows no bounds; a mother always loves her children the most. No matter how great the child’s mistake, at a crucial moment, parents always stand by their child’s side. Only a mother would think of these things first, consider the dangers facing her child, and exhaust all means to prevent trouble for her child.

"Mom, Mom, Mom! Stop pushing me, it’s going to be all right, don’t worry!" Ye Tianchen said to his mother Luo Yan with a smile.

"Son, listen to Mom. Go overseas and lay low. If it were only Qin Heng who died, it might not have been so serious. But who was Qin Yi? An incumbent vice national leader. His death will certainly cause an uproar. You were the first to offend the Qin family. Now, someone surely wants to frame you for this disaster, pushing it onto you. Given the current decline of the Ye family, there’s no way to clear your name. You must leave!" Luo Yan said, tears nearly spilling from her eyes, as she continued to push her son outside.

"Mom, you can relax. Nothing bad will happen, and I don’t need to go abroad!" Ye Tianchen assured his mother Luo Yan with seriousness.

"Tianchen, they’d rather kill a hundred by mistake than let you go. You’re my only son! If anything happens to you, how could I go on living..."

As Luo Yan spoke, she began to cry. From a young age, Ye Tianchen had been extravagant and disobedient, causing plenty of trouble. Despite this, his nature was not bad. Even so, his mother Luo Yan lived in constant anxiety, fearing her son would cause serious trouble or encounter an accident. Especially since Ye Tianchen, who used to be a troublemaker and offended many people, coupled with the Ye family’s dwindling power, made his mother even more worried.

It was not easy for Ye Tianchen to gradually mature and join the military. Upon his return, he was no longer extravagant and reckless, which allowed Luo Yan to be somewhat relieved. But the magnitude of this current incident was too great for anyone to handle, not even the large families of Capital City. It was understandable how serious the death of a vice national leader was, and given the Qin family’s power, pursuing the matter would be something neither an ordinary person nor an average family could afford to face.

Seeing his mother Luo Yan truly start crying, Ye Tianchen’s heart also grew sour. After his rebirth, his greatest wish was to live a happy and carefree life with his parents and sister, no longer worrying them or making them sad. Yet, some things were beyond anyone’s control. This time, the Qin family’s affair had gotten too big and could not be covered up. It needed to be resolved to eliminate future troubles.

"Mom, about this matter..."

Just as Ye Tianchen was about to clarify the Qin family’s incident to his mother so that she wouldn’t worry any longer, three military off-road vehicles pulled up right in front of the Ye family villa. Nine soldiers, all armed and dressed in camouflage, descended from the vehicles, looking very serious, as if they were on a major mission.

The soldier in the lead, with a square face, exuded a sense of justice. Around 1.7 meters tall with a mediocre appearance but a sturdy build, he walked directly towards Ye Tianchen and asked after glancing at him, "Are you Ye Tianchen?"

Ye Tianchen patted his mother Luo Yan on the shoulder; she stabilized her emotions. Being a smart woman and always the capable better half of Ye Tianchen’s father, Ye Hong, she knew not to lose her manners in front of others.

"Right, looking for me?" Ye Tianchen asked with a smile.

"My name is Gudu Ang. I was a subordinate of Cang Lang, and now I report directly to Chen Sheng. We suspect your involvement with the incident concerning the Qin family, and I am here to arrest you," Gudu Ang said emotionlessly.

Ye Tianchen sized up Gudu Ang, sensing a strong, positive energy about the man—intense and decisive. Calling himself a former subordinate of Cang Lang, Ye Tianchen found it hard to believe. However, he could somewhat accept it given Gudu Ang’s capability seemed to be no less than Cang Lang’s own. A person’s strength can grow with age; maybe Gudu Ang wasn’t a match for Cang Lang a few years ago, but with more experience, his strength could have grown enough to no longer be Cang Lang’s subordinate. Ascending to a leadership position in the Ministry of Public Security was indeed quite impressive.

Honestly, in Ye Tianchen’s view, Cang Lang, Yan Long, and another mysterious figure known as the Three Great War Kings of China was a title given five years ago. Great talents will always emerge with time, and when the next assessment of the Three Great War Kings comes, Cang Lang and his peers might find themselves facing unprecedented competition, given the growth of many promising new talents.

Losing one’s prestigious status was no shame; no one could remain unrivaled forever, and the younger generation would always produce many outstanding figures. It was all perfectly normal.

Gudu Ang mentioned Cang Lang, and Ye Tianchen understood it was because he had dealings with Cang Lang in the past. By revealing his own identity, Gudu Ang’s message was clear: don’t resist; this isn’t a joke.

"Sorry, but I’m really tired now; I’d rather not go with you. Come back after I’ve had some sleep, goodbye!" Ye Tianchen turned and started walking back into the villa. He wouldn’t go with Gudu Ang and the others because he knew his mother Luo Yan would worry and become anxious.

"Ye Tianchen, regardless of who you are or how strong you’ve become, you need to understand who is summoning you. If you don’t comply, the consequences are something the Ye family cannot afford," Gudu Ang said with a furrowed brow, raising his voice.

Bang!

Ye Tianchen knew Gudu Ang was strong, probably no less than Cang Lang, and even a few years younger with likely more vigor and combat strength. Nonetheless, he wouldn’t give any face to Gudu Ang, not even the Ministry of Public Security’s, as he couldn’t leave in front of his mother Luo Yan and didn’t want to see her anxious and crying. That was his filial piety, unchangeable by anyone.

Firmly shutting the door, Ye Tianchen ignored Gudu Ang and the others standing outside. He turned to his mother Luo Yan with a smile and said, "Mom, you can relax. Nothing is going to happen. Your son will support you even if the sky falls!"

Suddenly, Ye Tianchen felt a domineering aura rapidly approaching. He tightened his grip into fists and ushered his mother Luo Yan to sit on the sofa beside them. Just as he turned around, a thunderous noise erupted as the villa’s front door was kicked open by Gudu Ang, who then stood at the entrance—his kick had been powerful and overbearing.

"If you don’t come with us, don’t blame me for taking action," said Gudu Ang coldly.

"Take action? Didn’t you already kick into action? You broke my door; shouldn’t you offer compensation?" Ye Tianchen asked with a smile still on his face.

"As long as you come with us, I, Gudu Ang, will compensate for the door!"

"No, I want you to compensate for it now!" Ye Tianchen insisted, staring into Gudu Ang’s eyes.

Gudu Ang’s brow furrowed. Even though it irked him to have to personally apprehend Ye Tianchen, he wouldn’t have done it if not for the severity of the Qin family incident. Ye Tianchen was completely nonchalant, which irritated Gudu Ang.

"I advise you to cooperate, otherwise if I really take action, I won’t compensate for any broken arms or legs," said Gudu Ang with his fists cracking.

"Well, I also advise you to compensate for my door quickly. Otherwise, if you wind up with a couple of black eyes, your already plain face will look even worse!" Ye Tianchen retorted without back down. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)