Gou Chen Group.
Yu Mengzhi, Xu Nianqing, and Xu Yaoyao were anxiously awaiting the outcome.
However, the front lines had been silent for too long, leaving them as restless as ants on a hot pan.
Just then.
Yu Huaiqing suddenly pushed open the door and entered.
The three of them immediately looked at Yu Huaiqing. Yu Huaiqing said, "Mengzhi, someone has arrived from outside, claiming to be sent by Qin Fengwu's order."
"Invite him in," Yu Mengzhi decided without hesitation.
Yu Huaiqing grunted.
Shortly after leaving the conference room, he ushered Qin Yi, whose face was cold and stern, into the conference room.
Qin Yi said expressionlessly, "Miss Yu, I have been ordered by Mr. Qin to protect your personal safety. Please feel free to ask for any help you need."
Yu Mengzhi hesitated and asked, "Did Qin Fengwu assemble troops to defend Gou Chen Group?"
"I'm not sure about that," Qin Yi replied truthfully.
His sole responsibility was to protect Yu Mengzhi's safety.
Yu Mengzhi nodded and said, "Alright, thank you."
Regardless of the circumstances.
Qin Yi was, after all, a formidable presence who could provide them with excellent protection.
"Quick, look! What is that?!" Xu Yaoyao exclaimed, gazing downstairs.
Yu Mengzhi and Xu Nianqing hurried to look below the group's skyscraper. They saw numerous battle vehicles on the road. Soldiers fully equipped with gear disembarked from the vehicles and quickly surrounded Gou Chen Group.
"I didn't expect them to arrive so quickly," Yu Mengzhi's face turned pale.
Xu Nianqing frowned, remaining silent.
Xu Yaoyao observed closely and then said, "These aren't people from the Li family. They aren't from the Capital Garrison. They seem to be dispatched by the Qin family."
Having grown up under Xu Hanchen's tutelage, she had a good understanding of such matters and could tell the difference at a glance.
Furthermore, these soldiers had only surrounded Gou Chen Group without advancing further, which further corroborated Xu Yaoyao's assumption.
Yu Mengzhi sighed with relief upon hearing this.
Simultaneously.
A rumbling sound echoed from above.
The few of them looked up and saw more than a dozen armed helicopters hovering overhead. Xu Yaoyao recognized them again as personnel dispatched by the Qin family, which brought them a sense of reassurance. At least the Li family wouldn't have an easy time.
Xu Yaoyao suddenly remembered something and said to Yu Mengzhi and Xu Nianqing, "I need to go home. I'm worried about my grandfather's condition."
"You want to leave now?" Yu Mengzhi was worried.
If Xu Yaoyao encountered people from the Li family halfway, it would be a significant problem.
Xu Yaoyao replied without hesitation, "No matter what, I should go home first. I don't want to see anything happen to Grandpa again."
Yu Mengzhi couldn't stop her.
It was only natural, and besides, Xu Hanchen's situation was indeed precarious.
After some thought, Yu Mengzhi decided to have Xu Jinsong accompany Xu Yaoyao home. This way, if any unforeseen circumstances arose, he could offer assistance. Xu Yaoyao did not refuse, "Sister Yu, I'll be going now. Contact me by phone if anything comes up."
"Okay, be careful on your way."
Xu Yaoyao left Gou Chen Group accompanied by Xu Jinsong.
Halfway back, Xu Yaoyao and Xu Jinsong saw a large number of troops heading towards Gou Chen Group and the Kunlun Research Institute. Xu Yaoyao said with a grave tone, "It seems this conflict has entered its climax. The outcome might be decided today."
No one had ever imagined that the struggle between Li Tian Ce and Qin Fengwu would escalate to this point.
At present, Xu Yaoyao felt only resentment for Chen Jin Chao.
Chen Jin Chao had clearly had a great opportunity, yet he was destined to become a casualty of their struggle.
Xu Yaoyao clenched her fists.
She desperately wanted to do something for Chen Jin Chao but was powerless to do anything.
Ten minutes later.
The car stopped in front of the Xu family's courtyard gate.
Xu Jinsong said to Xu Yaoyao, "I'll wait for you here. If Grandpa Xu needs any help, just call me."
"Okay, thank you, Brother Xu." Xu Yaoyao got out of the car and pushed the gate open.
However, the moment she pushed the gate, Xu Yaoyao sensed something was wrong.
The guards at the gate were gone?
Ever since Xu Hanchen's incident, the security at the Xu family had been completely replaced. They were either from the Li family or the Qin family, constantly monitoring Xu Hanchen and Xu Yaoyao's every move. It was almost impossible for them to be off duty.
Their disappearance now made Xu Yaoyao sense an ominous feeling.
Xu Jinsong got out of the car and walked to Xu Yaoyao's side, "What's wrong?"
Xu Yaoyao's body stiffened, and she said with a grave tone, "Brother Xu, the guards at my house are gone."
Xu Jinsong already knew who had sent those guards. Their disappearance now indeed led one to suspect unpleasant things.
"Don't be afraid," Xu Jinsong said solemnly.
"I'll go in with you to take a look. If anything happens, I can cover you."
Xu Yaoyao took a deep breath, "Then I'll trouble you, Brother Xu."
The two stepped over the threshold and entered the Xu family's courtyard.
The moment they stepped through the courtyard gate, their faces changed dramatically, for they smelled a strong, nauseating scent of blood in the air! On the floor behind the gate, scattered bloodstains were visible, turned pitch black under the scorching sun.
Xu Yaoyao realized something and hurried towards the backyard.
That was where Grandpa often stayed!
Xu Jinsong did not dare to hesitate and followed, his brow furrowed, fearing the worst for Xu Hanchen.
The two soon arrived at the backyard.
However, they suddenly stopped, staring dumbfounded at the backyard awash in blood.
Besides the corpses scattered everywhere, dozens of soldiers stood in the backyard. Bloodstains stained their faces and bodies, and those lying in pools of blood were clearly the Xu family's guards.
Whoosh!
These more than twenty soldiers, who had fought valiantly, turned their heads in unison towards Xu Yaoyao and Xu Jinsong.
Xu Yaoyao instantly felt immense pressure!
These people exuded a formidable aura of killing!
Xu Yaoyao had no time to ponder these matters, her gaze continuously searching for her grandfather.
Finally.
She saw Xu Hanchen sitting in the cool shade of the backyard.
Xu Hanchen was reclining in a grand chair, enjoying the coolness.
Xu Hanchen seemed oblivious to the events unfolding around him. Or perhaps, Xu Hanchen had noticed, but had grown accustomed to it.
Xu Yaoyao quickly walked to Xu Hanchen's side and choked out, "Grandpa, you..."
Xu Hanchen opened his eyes.
He turned to look at his granddaughter, then glanced behind Xu Yaoyao, "Where is your brother Jin Chao?"
"He went to the Li family. He might never come back," Xu Yaoyao replied.
"But please rest assured, Grandpa. I believe Brother Chen will definitely return safely. He is someone who can create miracles."
Xu Hanchen raised his hand and gently stroked his granddaughter's hair, saying softly, "Yaoyao, Grandpa is sorry to you, and also sorry to your parents. I will take you to bring Chen Jin Chao back now. Do you think that's okay?"
"Grandpa?"
Xu Yaoyao looked at Xu Hanchen in shock.
From his demeanor and tone, Xu Yaoyao was certain that Xu Hanchen was now perfectly lucid, not suffering from dementia.
Xu Hanchen stood up from the grand chair and looked at Xu Jinsong not far away, saying, "Man Xiong, can you still fight alongside me?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Jinsong's expression turned solemn, and he stood in place, saluting Xu Hanchen!
"Man Xiong of the Northeast Military Command, welcomes General Xu's return!"
"I swear to follow General Xu to the death!"