Chapter 867

Cutting the Abdomen

Yang Chen smirked. “It’s no big deal. I’m not bothered by it so there’s no need to thank me. I didn’t kill the Yan clan to receive this kind of gratitude.”

Tang Wan sighed. “You might not be familiar with it but getting into the Standing Committee comes with great power, especially the decision-making power in important events. Looking at the current economic market in China, there’s no doubt that we can gain an overwhelming amount of profit easily, which is why this is important to all the other clans. I know that you couldn’t be bothered by this but the people who run our world sit in those positions. One can never go against a country head-on unless they have nothing to lose.”

Yang Chen kept quiet for a moment and said with a bitter smile. “I know what you’re trying to say. I might have wiped out the Yan clan but Yan Buwen is still alive. I can’t have my subordinates track him down because of his abilities. Yet I am not entirely sure I would be able to kill him the next time I meet him. If he’s alive, he would do anything to take me down. By then, Hongmeng might believe that my existence is a threat to the citizens of China. I might be fearless but those of you around me, including you, have your own lives. I can’t risk upsetting the lives of those people around me for my own personal gain. So I need to be strong enough to face the upcoming challenges.”

Tang Wan beamed. “I’m glad you understand, but it’s best for you to return to Yang clan as soon as possible. It might not be easy for you to take over as the head of the clan because of Commander Yang and your brother Yang Lie, but once you do you’ll have full authority over the army. Then you won’t be that threatened in the political world.”

Yang Chen nodded. He actually thought about something else. If Ning Guangyao was willing to accept Lin Ruoxi as his daughter and realize his mistakes, it would’ve been advantageous to them. Especially since the Ning clan had the strongest influence in the political world. But Yang Chen gave up on this idea when he remembered how cold-blooded Ning Guangyao was in Beijing during their last meeting.

He’d rather not hurt Lin Ruoxi just to gain support from them.

Suddenly, Yang Chen’s phone buzzed in his pocket. He picked it up and realized it was a call from Lin Ruoxi.

Damn, did Ruoxi realize something was up since I did not turn up for breakfast?

Yang Chen signaled Tang Wan to keep quiet before answering the phone. “Ruoxi, why did you call me?”

Lin Ruoxi sounded as though she was suppressing her anger. “I don’t care if you go out to sleep with another woman but why aren’t you here for the party?! If you don’t want to work just tell me! I can just hire someone else to replace you! Stop pissing me off!”

“Party?” Yang Chen was puzzled. “What party?”

“Are you… are you serious? It’s a gathering party for the entertainment media. It’s fine if you missed the seminar but how could you be absent to greet the guest?! How would the media and celebrities view us?!” Lin Ruoxi yelled.

Yang Chen scratched his head. “What are you talking about? This is my first time hearing of this!”

“Nonsense! Didn’t you hire Hannya to be your secretary? Did she not tell you?” Lin Ruoxi questioned in annoyance.

“Hannya?” Yang Chen slapped his forehead, “Oh right, I skipped work yesterday but she didn’t call me either.”

Lin Ruoxi didn’t know what else to say so she just yelled at him, “Just come over immediately!”

Yang Chen thought his eardrums were about to explode. He didn’t know she could be so loud since she always sounded so soft and gentle.

Yang Chen was left clueless. He did not even manage to get the name of the location!

Having no choice, he called Hannya.

She picked up immediately. “Master, what are your orders?”

Yang Chen wasn’t used to hearing this so he clicked his tongue and said, “Hannya, President Lin said I missed a seminar today, and a party? What’s going on?”

Hannya responded immediately. “It’s a project organized by Yu Lei, a seminar with the entertainment media with regards to the future collaborations. It started this morning with a party during the break and the seminar will continue till six in the evening. Lastly, an evening party was organized to wrap things up. It’s mandatory for you to attend as the director of the entertainment branch company.”

“Then why didn’t you tell me yesterday?!” Yang Chen exclaimed.

Hannya lowered her voice. “Please forgive me, Master. I thought you were busy so I didn’t dare to bother you…”

Yang Chen was about to go crazy. How did Noriko Okawa even train her to become a slave like this? They were only talking through a phone call and she was already this scared.

Yang Chen didn’t dare to blame her, afraid that she would cut her own abdomen.

When he got the address, Yang Chen bid Tang Wan goodbye in a hurry. She was understanding about it since she was also a businesswoman.

Yang Chen had to do his job since it was his responsibility, also because Lin Ruoxi had a strong compassion for work. If he delayed it any further, he might as well have cut his own abdomen right there and then!