Confronted with Li Lei’s questioning, Eldest Young Master Xu calmly replied, "She’s the young lady, we’re not."
"So the dirty work can only fall to people like us."
There was a hint of sombre shadow in Eldest Young Master Xu’s eyes, as if there were longstanding grievances repressed in his heart.
Li Lei suddenly felt she had never really understood her own husband.
Immediately, Li Lei asked in a deep voice, "Have you been in contact with them for a long time, always helping them? Is that right?"
"But again, I have no way to refuse, and you should think about it. Your company’s smooth operations, its growing scale, never encountering any difficulties, don’t you find it strange?"
Hearing Eldest Young Master Xu say this, Li Lei nervously asked, "So you mean, our family’s company is secretly supported by them."
Eldest Young Master Xu nodded, "That’s right, working for them naturally comes with benefits."
At this moment, Li Lei’s feelings were complex, unsure whether to blame Eldest Young Master’s secrecy or admire his contributions.
"Do you have any other questions? I can tell you anything since you are my wife."
There was a hint of affection in Eldest Young Master Xu’s eyes, as if he truly cared about Li Lei.
This made Li Lei’s emotions a mixture of sourness and anxiety.
"Why didn’t you tell me earlier about these things?" Li Lei asked anxiously.
"What would it change if I told you earlier? You would surely try to stop me, but eventually, you’ll find there’s nothing we can do because the price is too high."
With that, Eldest Young Master Xu took Li Lei’s hand and held her in his arms.
"Stop worrying so much. After this task is done, we can return to the main family and no longer deal with those dirty matters."
"Everything will return to calm, and our son can live the life he wants."
"Our family’s business will reach a new level, and no one will bully us again."
"So now just pretend nothing happened, you don’t have to deliberately help me, I’m fine on my own, but don’t stop me and especially don’t tell Zhang Yang about this."
Li Lei’s heart skipped a beat, and the next second she suddenly pushed Eldest Young Master Xu away.
"I need some time alone."
Eldest Young Master Xu was somewhat surprised by Li Lei’s actions, but did not further upset her.
"Do you still want to see our son?"
After hesitating for a moment, Li Lei nodded, deciding to go and have a look.
Upon meeting Xu Yang, Li Lei realized that Xu Yang was very happy to be able to assist Xu Qiangsen.
"Mom, soon I will truly be the eldest young master, I wonder if Zhang Yang will still dare to provoke me then."
"Mom, you don’t need to worry about me, I just need to stay here for about ten days and then I can get out."
Li Lei was furious, "Do you know what you’re saying? Isn’t what the family gives you enough?"
"Stop fantasizing, do you think you will truly be accepted when you return to that place?"
"No, in their eyes, we are always outsiders."
Eldest Young Master Xu remained silent because what Li Lei said was true.
Returning to the main family merely meant being acknowledged.
Materially, there might be improvements, but in terms of status, it’s essentially just that.
Yet, Xu Yang simply could not understand, "Qiangsen Brother already promised me, he’ll have my back in the future."
Li Lei really felt that her son was beyond saving.
Eldest Young Master Xu comforted beside her, "It’s not so bad, let’s go back."
Xu Yang also said with a smile, "Mom, don’t worry, I’m eating and sleeping well here, you don’t need to worry."
It seemed Xu Yang was receiving some special treatment here as well.
Li Lei only felt a suffocating feeling in her chest, wanting to find someone to confide in, but she didn’t know who to turn to, and now Li Lei didn’t even know how to face Zhang Yang.
While Li Lei was in torment, on the other side, Zhang Yang accompanied Xu Mengyan shopping.
"There must be something up today since you actively invited me out, right?" Xu Mengyan asked with a smile.
"Can’t I invite you if there’s nothing going on? I just missed you." Zhang Yang teased.
"If I’m not mistaken, Xu Qiangsen must have stirred up some trouble for you, and it seems he brought you some trouble, right?"
Zhang Yang was a bit surprised, then smiled and nodded, "Indeed, you’re as astute as ever, sister-in-law. Your brother really isn’t a decent guy, he pulled a fast one on me."
"I’m really kind of at a loss with him; truthfully, apart from beating him up badly, I really don’t have much of a solution."
Xu Mengyan hurriedly said, "Don’t get into a fight with him, otherwise it’ll stir up a hornet’s nest."
"His father, also my uncle, is a tough character in the family."
"He has several thousand mercenaries under him, all fully armed, some even within the country."
"Those people are ruthless killers, a bunch of desperados who dare to strike even knowing killing within the country will cause huge trouble, potentially losing their lives."
Zhang Yang was slightly surprised, "Are they really that fierce? Who’s giving them the courage?"
"Zhang Yang, I know you’re a capable fighter, but don’t think you can defeat everyone. There’s a limit to personal strength, in the end, you’re just too weak alone."
"Haha, if that’s the case, then I need to find some external help."
Xu Mengyan’s expression changed, "You wouldn’t be thinking of seeking help from Blood-colored Begonia, would you?"
Currently, in the upper circles, Zhang Yang’s close relationship with Blood-colored Begonia is no secret.
"So what? Are you saying Blood-colored Begonia can’t take on your people?"
Xu Mengyan shook her head, "Not to that extent, if Blood-colored Begonia makes a move, those mercenaries certainly wouldn’t leave alive."
"But nowadays, Blood-colored Begonia can’t act easily either; they’ve reached an agreement with some leaders above."
"They wouldn’t act lightly, and others won’t easily move against them. Otherwise, why do you think so many people have their eyes on you?"
Zhang Yang suddenly understood, "So that’s how it is, it’s quite complicated."
Xu Mengyan sighed softly and urged, "Zhang Yang, I really want to advise you sincerely, don’t persist any longer, quickly sever ties with Blood-colored Begonia."
"Otherwise, you’ll really have enormous trouble, more and more people will come to you."
"Or rather, would you be willing to help find what they’re looking for..."
Xu Mengyan tentatively asked.
But Zhang Yang directly rejected it, and just as Zhang Yang was about to say something, someone suddenly called out to him.
"Darling, what are you doing here?"