The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 395: Unexpected

Xu Guodong laughed, his smile filled with an indescribable gloom, his sharp eyes unwaveringly fixating on Ye Chenfeng. After a long while, he finally spoke, "Ye family kid, you truly possess your grandfather’s style. Back then your grandfather forced me out of Capital City, and now, not only have you killed my grandson Pengfei, but you also want to take over the Honghai Association? I’m just afraid you don’t have the appetite for it."

Since matters had come this far, Xu Guodong wouldn’t take any more steps back. If Ye Chenfeng left the Xus’ unscathed today, how could the Xus continue to stand in Wu State?

Once Xu Guodong’s words spread throughout the hall, the murmurs of the many guests once again rose up one after another.

"No way! Was Xu Pengfei killed by Ye Chenfeng from the Capital City Ye family? No wonder the old master Xu won’t make any concessions."

"This Ye Chenfeng of the Ye family is really quite a character, actually wanting to take over the Honghai Association? The Honghai Association is the largest gang in Wu State, but according to the report from a Xu family bodyguard, the current situation is very unfavorable for the Honghai Association. Could it be that Wu State is really going to change hands?"

"That’s not necessarily the case, after all, the Xus have dominated Wu State for so many years. The Xus have deep roots in Wu State, and even if the Ye family from Capital City wanted to deal with the Xus, they wouldn’t be able to uproot them completely. It’s too early to jump to conclusions now."

"You’re right, did you not hear what old master Xu just said? It seems that old master Xu had grievances with the old master of the Ye family back in the day. If old master Xu gets hot-headed, given the Xu’s capabilities in Wu State, it shouldn’t be difficult to leave Ye Chenfeng’s life here."

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"Whether I have the appetite for it, I do not know, but today is destined to be the day when your Xu family disappears from Wu State," Ye Chenfeng said. "My grandfather was too soft-hearted back then, only forcing you out of Capital City. If it had been me, I would have definitely eradicated you without mercy, and there would be no Xu family in Wu State now."

"The thing my grandfather didn’t have the heart to do will be completed by me, his grandson! Is there anyone here who still wants to stand on the Xus’ side? If so, I’ll deal with all of you at once."

Ye Chenfeng’s gaze swept across the guests, but not a single person spoke up. It was truly Ye Chenfeng’s overconfidence at play, and moreover, he was a member of the Capital City Ye family. What if Ye Chenfeng had an ace up his sleeve? If they came forward to show goodwill to the Xus, it would certainly not end well for them, so most people chose to watch from the sidelines as spectators.

On the Xu family side, Xu Jian and his son Xu Kai thought Ye Chenfeng would soon tuck tail and flee from the Xu family villa, but who knew...

Xu Kai, with his face wrapped in gauze, couldn’t speak, but Xu Jian couldn’t help himself and said, "Ye Chenfeng, this is our Xu family’s place. Don’t be insolent here. If you know what’s best for you, get down on your knees immediately and beg for old master Xu’s forgiveness. That’s the smartest choice for you."

The people from the Ning family also looked solemnly at one another. They had already chosen to cling to the Xus’ coattails. If they didn’t step forward to speak for the Xus now, they might face difficult times in Wu State in the future.

Old Patriarch Ning Rongxuan’s face was stern as he shouted, "Ye Chenfeng, our Ning family will always stand with the Xus. If you can, deal with our Ning family too! Do you think this is Capital City? Our Ning family doesn’t fear you."

Xu Guodong managed a strained smile and nodded at Ning Rongxuan, saying, "Brother Ning, your words are enough for me. From now on, our Xu family and your Ning family are one and the same. I guarantee that in Wu State, no one will be able to lay a finger on your Ning family."

Hearing Xu Guodong’s promise to the Ning family, many guests in attendance began to get restless; after all, their foundations were in Wu State. If they could secure the support of the Xu family, their own families would certainly be able to develop swiftly in Wu State.

Standing beside Ye Chenfeng, Ning Yuting, upon seeing the Nings’ decision, felt a pang of pain, despite no longer being one of them. Her beautiful eyes glanced at Ye Chenfeng. She believed in Ye Chenfeng, and she also believed that the people of the Nings would soon regret the choices they had made.

When many of the Wu State big shots were preparing to step forward and curry favor with the Xus, the Chief of Police in Wu State received a phone call. After hearing the voice on the phone, his expression quickly changed. At the same time, the commander of the Wu State military region, Ji Chang, also received a call, followed by the mayor, the party secretary, and a series of other officials. The expressions of these leaders, after receiving their calls, bore a uniformly worried look.

"Father Xu, the Special Investigation Team from Capital City is coming to our Wu State to investigate a case," the Chief of Police said to Xu Guodong. "Originally, I wanted the investigators to discuss it at the police station, but over the phone, they learned that most of Wu State’s officials are at the Xu’s residence. They said they would come directly here, Father Xu, this matter..."

"The Capital City Special Investigation Team?" Xu Guodong muttered to himself. The Special Investigation Team in Huaxia Country was a unique department with tremendous power, specifically tasked with investigating officials in Huaxia Country. No matter how high-ranking you were, if targeted by the Special Investigation Team, the outcome would be quite disastrous.

The Special Investigation Team could also mobilize the country’s power when necessary. Therefore, the Wu State officials present had such immediate shifts in their expressions when they received the news that the Special Investigation Team was coming to Wu State. They didn’t know which Wu State official the Special Investigation Team from Capital City had set their sights on this time.

Xu Guodong was clearly aware of the Special Investigation Team and its department. It seemed impossible to deal with Ye Chenfeng today. "Since the people from the Capital City Special Investigation Team are coming here, let’s go out and welcome them," Xu Guodong said.

Then, Xu Guodong turned to Ye Chenfeng and said, "Ye Chenfeng, after today, we will slowly settle our accounts."

After learning that people from the Special Investigation Team were coming, the guests present had no time to focus on Ye Chenfeng. They filed out of the Xu family villa’s hall, preparing to wait for the arrival of the Special Investigation Team.

"Chenfeng, was the Special Investigation Team also arranged by you? It seems that the Xu family is really facing doom today," Ye Dongjian said with an excited smile.

"Uncle, I should say this was Grandfather’s arrangement. Grandfather has many pieces of evidence against Xu Guodong and the Xus, and these have been handed over to the Special Investigation Team. It would be strange if they didn’t come to clean up the Xus!" Ye Chenfeng followed the crowd out of the Xu family hall.

About fifteen minutes later, as everyone waited at the entrance of the Xu family, two sedans with Capital City license plates slowly approached the Xu family villa, flanked by four military jeeps at a gradual pace.

The cars soon stopped at the entrance of the Xu family villa. First, the doors of the four military jeeps opened, and sixteen military personnel in uniform stepped out. Then the doors of the two sedans were opened as well, and eight members of the Special Investigation Team walked towards the crowd at the entrance of the Xu family villa, protected by the sixteen soldiers.

Among the eight members of the Special Investigation Team, the one walking in front was a man in his forties who seemed to have the highest status among the eight investigators.

This man in his forties, after scanning the crowd, fixed his gaze on Ye Chenfeng and walked towards him. "Are you Ye Chenfeng from the Ye family of Capital City? Truly, a young hero! Keep up the good work and contribute to Huaxia Country in the future."

Many Wu State big shots present could hardly believe their eyes. The Huaxia Country Special Investigation Team had always maintained no ties with any major families, representing a sharp sword. Whenever any Huaxia Country official did something detrimental to the country, the Special Investigation Team would not hesitate to impale the malefactors with this sharp sword.

Thus, seeing the members of the Special Investigation Team taking the initiative to approach Ye Chenfeng and speak to him, and even showing some signs of friendliness, they were utterly shocked.

After speaking a few words to Ye Chenfeng, the man turned his attention to Xu Guodong and said emotionlessly, "Are you Xu Guodong of the Xu family? We suspect that the Xu family is involved in several matters detrimental to Huaxia Country, so please have the more important members of the Xu family accompany us to Capital City."

(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)