Chapter 619
Chapter 619 of "Super Combat Soldier" introduces new challenges: Chapter 619: Chapter 618 Ye Tianchen had used the "Bone Transformation Skill" passed on to... Keep following!
Chapter 619: Chapter 618 Ye Tianchen had used the "Bone Transformation Skill" passed on to him by Zhang Yide to transform into the appearance of Ah Pi. This "Bone Transformation Skill" was incredibly sophisticated, unlike any ordinary Disguise Skill. It altered a personâs form from the bones outward, changing not only the personâs appearance and physique but also the entire temperament. Tianchen thought that unless one was an absolute top-notch expert, the skillâs intricacies would be impossible to detect. It was extremely practical, and it seemed he would have many uses for the "Bone Transformation Skill" in the future.
After entering the Ling familyâs estate, Tianchen felt his head spinning slightly and frowned. The Ling familyâs estate was much more grandiose than the Liu familyâs estate; it wasnât just an estate, but a small town. The streets on both sides were well planned and broad, with people traveling in sedans. The Ling family truly lived up to its reputation as the leading overseas Chinese business dynasty, wealthy enough to rival nations!
"Manager Apo, where are you headed?" Just as Tianchen was unsure which direction to go, a woman approached him from the side. She appeared to be in her thirties or forties, dressed in a phoenix cheongsam, and had an average appearance yet exuded the air of a wealthy lady with an unyielding and arrogant demeanor.
Tianchen did not recognize this woman, nor was he Ah Pi. After a brief moment of surprise, he stepped aside to see what the woman would say next. Using Ah Piâs identity to infiltrate the Ling familyâs estate without drawing attention, he naturally wanted to gather as much information as possible. Often, one could discover more while hidden in the shadows. Tianchen was aware that force alone would not suffice to deal with the matters of the Ling familyâs estate; it would take additional tactics. SŃarch* The NovelĆire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
Seeing Tianchen standing to one side without speaking, the woman glared at him fiercely and then approached. She whispered with a mocking smile, "You must have gone out just now, huh? The Ling familyâs estate has been sealed off by the U.S. government. Probably only you, Apo, could move in and out freely. It seems like youâve already sided with the U.S. government!"
"This..." Tianchen uttered only this word and did not continue. He didnât know who this woman was or what her intentions were, but her sly and cunning appearance didnât seem to bode well.
At that moment, the woman looked around and then whispered into Tianchenâs ear, "Go back and tell my elder brother that his third sister will always be on his side. All I want is thirty percent of the Ling familyâs business shares. As long as he agrees to my terms, I will support him and help him with his affairs."
Hearing the womanâs words, Tianchen realized who she was. Ah Pi was Ling Yuyangâs personal servant, and this woman referred to Ling Yuyang as her elder brother and called herself the third sister, which made it simpleâthis sinister-looking woman was Ling Xia, the youngest daughter of the Ling family and Ling Yuxunâs aunt. Unexpectedly, she was waiting at the entrance of the Ling familyâs estate; it seemed she was already aware of Ling Yuyangâs situation. Indeed, Tianchen had been informed by Ling Yue that besides him, Yuyangâs elder brother and two younger sisters seemed reluctant to transfer the Ling familyâs business back to their home country. It looked like the Ling familyâs situation was not simple or easy to handle!
"Third Miss, rest assured, I will definitely relay the message to my master. With both Third Miss and the eldest young master working together, the whole Ling family shall be yours!" Tianchen replied promptly with a laugh, imitating Apoâs tone.
"Thatâs good, very good, Apo. I am aware of your affairs too. Just help me and my elder brother take over the whole Ling family, and I not only wonât hold you accountable, but I can even marry that dead girl Ling Yuxun to you. Then you can play with her however you wish..." Ling Xia didnât sound like an elder at all, but rather like a venomous shrew.
"This... Third Miss, such words should not be spoken rashly. I am but a servant," Tianchen feigned ignorance as he spoke.
As expected, with Tianchenâs casual remark, Ling Xia spilled quite a lot of information, providing him with ample intelligence. She snorted coldly and looked disdainfully at Apo as she said:
"Apo, youâve been with the Ling family for over ten years, always working by my eldest brotherâs side. I know what youâre capable of. Usually, itâs no big deal, but this time, itâs about the family fortune, and I donât mind being blunt with youâIâve been secretly observing you and my eldest brother. My brother has ambitions to take the helm of the Ling family, but unfortunately, the old man favors Ling Yue, my second brother. My eldest brother has been harboring resentment, wishing he could kill Ling Yue and his daughter Ling Yuxun. Itâs only because the old man isnât dead yet that my brother dares not act rashly. I believe that as soon as the old man dies, and if my brother takes control of the entire Ling family, the first thing heâs going to do is kill Ling Yue and his daughter. As for you, Apo, youâve reaped plenty of benefits over the years and played with many women in our family. The woman you want most is Ling Yuxun. How many times have you secretly ogled that dead girl, thinking no one knew? I can clearly tell you now that not only do you have to help my eldest brother secure the whole Ling family, but you also have to ensure that I get thirty percent of the shares. Otherwise, your dream will never come true!"
Ye Tianchen was stupefied, not expecting this woman named Ling Xia to be so cruel and deeply cunning. This woman was downright terrifying. Had he not disguised himself as Apo and coincidentally encountered her, he probably would never have uncovered these secrets. He didnât know how much Ling Yuxunâs aunt, actually loathed her to the bone, not only plotting to seize the Ling familyâs assets but also intending to hand Ling Yuxun over to the lecherous old Apo after succeeding. Thinking of this, Ye Tianchen wished he could slap this woman dead, but he held back because he knew the drama that was yet to unfold would be even more splendid. Pretending to be confused, he said, "Miss Ling, I have noted your words. I, Apo, may not have many skills, but I will give it my all. The only thing I donât understand is why you seem to hate Ling Yue and Ling Yuxun so much?"
Ling Xia glanced at Apo, seemingly feeling that she would soon have the entirety of the Ling family under her control and would no longer have to pretend so arduously. With a sneer, she said, "Apo, I think you really have become senile, forgetful, eh? When Ling Yuxunâs mother married into our family, she was so popularâbeautiful, graceful, and able to both enter the hall and work in the kitchen. She was indeed an excellent woman. But it was precisely because she was too excellent, she stole what should have been mine."
"What was supposed to be yours, Miss Ling?" Ye Tianchen continued to feign ignorance.
"Hmph, father was originally going to let me manage some of the Ling familyâs affairs in Southeast Asia. But after Ling Yuxunâs mother married into our family, all the elders favored her, considering her to be a competent woman who could stand on her own. In the end, the old man decided to let her take my place, leaving me to continue idling at home, unable to control the Ling familyâs assets and power. To this day, I have nothing!" Ling Xia furiously said with a fierce expression.
"So thatâs what happened. Miss Ling has indeed suffered!" Ye Tianchen said, shaking his head in feigned regret.
Now Ye Tianchen understood why Ling Xia, the aunt, harbored such enmity towards her younger brother Ling Yue and her niece Ling Yuxun. It turned out that Ling Yuxunâs mother was too outstandingâa beautiful and capable woman who was highly regarded by Ling Shuanghe, to the point of overshadowing his own daughter. Therefore, Ling Shuanghe eventually decided to let Ling Yuxunâs mother manage the affairs of the Ling family in Southeast Asia, causing Ling Xia to be neglected. Now, Ling Xia held no real power over the Ling assets, nor did she own any shares; she could only live as a spoiled young miss, dependent on her family.
Perhaps many people think that having everything handed to them on a platter is nice. But thatâs a mistake. When you belong to a family of colossal wealth and numerous assets, you might not care when youâre young, when you can have whatever you want. But as you mature, while the older generation gradually declines, seeing your siblings in control of a portion of the family fortune while you have nothingâthatâs when the anxiety and panic start to set in. Even when the older generation passes away and the assets are divided, itâs clear that those who are more capable, those who manage some of the familyâs affairs, will certainly receive more. An idle person, simply due to blood ties, will definitely get much less.
So, all this time, Ling Xia held deep hatred for Ling Yuxunâs mother, which extended to Ling Yue and Ling Yuxun. She just never showed it, because if Ling Shuanghe, the patriarch, knew of the discord among his children, he would certainly be furious and that would further impact her chances of obtaining a share of the inheritance.
Just like now, Ling Xia has always been treated like a young lady of the family, watching as the old man grew older, and the familyâs assets were being shifted back to the country for development. With not a single share of the familyâs assets to her name, how could she not be anxious? Thinking of all this only intensified her hatred for Ling Yuxunâs mother, who had taken away her right to manage the Ling familyâs affairs in Southeast Asia.
"Hmph, suffered? I havenât felt like Iâve suffered one bit. The second year after Ling Yuxunâs mother died, she died well, mysteriously too, but no one could find out anything. Thatâs what makes me the happiest!" Ling Xia said venomously, her eyes seething with malice as she looked at Ye Tianchen.