Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law

When returning to the Hong Family, Hong Zhenguo had already been discharged from the hospital and was quietly recuperating in the Inner Courtyard.

After the events of today, especially after hearing about what had happened at the Hongtian Group board meeting, the family of Hong Tianming seemed to show some awkwardness towards Ye Feng.

"Our esteemed son-in-law is back, come in quickly!" Hong Tianming was rather open-minded and was the first to make his stance clear.

"Have you had dinner yet, son-in-law? If not, I’ll go and tell someone to prepare it right away!" Hong Tianming’s attitude was quite attentive.

However, it was Hong Yuting, with her arms crossed and leaning against the doorframe, who showed an unprovoked displeasure in her expression, and her look towards Ye Feng was filled with disdain.

Hong Tianming hummed, "Yu Ting, what are you standing there for? Go and prepare dinner for our Hong Family’s esteemed son-in-law right now!"

Hong Yuting immediately became unhappy and clamored, "Why should I do it? I’m not his woman and his fiancée is Hong Qingyan, not me, Hong Yuting!"

It turned out that Hong Yuting was just sour grapes for not being able to have what she couldn’t attain. Even though she already knew that this son-in-law of the Hong Family was no ordinary person, due to previous events, she still refused to acknowledge him, largely because of her unwarranted sense of superiority.

Ye Feng also smiled and said, "No need, I’m used to the food Qingyan makes. I’m not accustomed to and don’t trust food made by others!"

Hong Yuting hummed, "What do you mean by that? Are you beating around the bush with your accusations? Don’t think you are something special just because you saved Grandfather and our Hong Family. Let me tell you, you are still a cripple with a broken leg!"

"Enough!" Hong Tianming immediately became furious.

Zhang Yuman couldn’t help but say, "Look Tianming, I have no issue with the way you treat our son-in-law, but why are you taking it out on Yu Ting? Did she do something wrong?"

Hong Yuting rolled her eyes and said, "You must have heard about what happened at the Jiangdu martial arts school today. Now that our son-in-law has completely offended the Jiang Family, they surely won’t let it go. We in the Hong Family should start thinking about what to do next!"

Zhang Yuman nodded in agreement, "Yu Ting is right. The influence of the Jiang Family is not something ordinary people can provoke with impunity. This son-in-law..."

As she said this, Zhang Yuman turned her head to look at Ye Feng and asked, "Tell me Ye Feng, now that you’re our son-in-law, and not an outsider, can you share with us the truth about your background? Are you capable of standing against the Jiang Family?"

Ye Feng laughed and retorted, "What if I say I’m not capable of contending with the Jiang Family? Would you kick me out or distance yourselves from me?"

Zhang Yuman was taken aback, and Hong Yuting rolled her eyes, with a look that seemed to say, "Just wait for your doom."

Hong Tianming chuckled and said, "Look at what our esteemed son-in-law is saying. But no matter what, we should get to know each other better. Father has always said that you are no ordinary person. Could it be that you come from the Capital?"

Ye Feng shrugged and replied, "As for my background, you’d better not ask too much. Asking too much won’t be good for you. Besides, you are not entitled to inquire!"

Hong Tianming didn’t press further, but Hong Yuting, rolling her eyes and pouting, said, "Look at that. With a bit of skill, he really thinks he’s ascended to the heavens. Just wait. When the Jiang Family sends someone over, we’ll see who has the last laugh!"

Zhang Yuman also said, "Yu Ting is right; we have to prepare. In my opinion, we should draw a clear line with him..."

Before she could finish, Hong Tianming glared at her with such fury that she was abruptly silenced mid-sentence.

Ye Feng couldn’t be bothered with these shortsighted folks. Just then, Hong Qingyan had finished preparing the meal, so the two of them started to eat, ignoring everyone else.

The Hong Tianming family stood on the side of the hall, initially wanting to strike up a conversation, but not knowing what to say, leading to an extremely awkward situation.

After all, Hong Qingyan had a kind heart. To relieve the awkwardness, she asked, "By the way, Uncle Tianming, how is Grandfather doing now? Is he feeling better?"

Hong Tianming smiled and replied, "Much better. Luo Keque just came by, prescribed some medicines, and even assigned two disciples from the Divine Doctor Sect to take care of him."

After listening, Hong Qingyan nodded and said no more. She was always a woman of few words.

After dinner, Hong Qingyan returned to the Inner Courtyard to visit her grandfather, then Ye Feng suggested they go out for a while in the night.

"You’re going out now? Is there something you need my help with?" Hong Qingyan asked with concern.

"No need. You stay here and take care of Grandfather. I’ll be right back!" Saying this, Ye Feng took Seventeen with him and they drove off.

Seventeen drove and asked, "My Lord, where are we headed?"

"To the Jiangdu Supervision Bureau!" Ye Feng responded with four words and took out his phone, sending a message to Yan Xu, the Iron Face Chief Supervisor.

Seventeen didn’t ask any further questions, accelerating the car and quickly arriving at the entrance of the Inspectorate.

Yan Xu was personally waiting at the entrance. Seeing Ye Feng getting out of the car, he quickly stepped forward to assist him, smiling, "Mr. Ye honors the Supervision Bureau with your presence, it truly flatters me."

Ye Feng replied, "Let’s cut the small talk. I’m here tonight because I need to see Shen Minghua!"

Shen Minghua couldn’t help but chuckle and say, "Shen Minghua has basically been convicted already, and has confessed to everything necessary, there’s really no need..."

But he immediately shut his mouth as he saw the stern look in Ye Feng’s eyes.

"Yes, I’ll take Mr. Ye right there!" Yan Xu dared not waste any more words, as he had simply been making a casual remark.

Under Yan Xu’s orders, Shen Minghua had already been brought into a sealed room, and out of a sense of understanding, had all the cameras removed.

"Chief, this might not be appropriate, right? What if something happens inside, wouldn’t we then..."

"Don’t ask what you shouldn’t. You just need to follow orders, understood?" Yan Xu’s face was stern.

"Yes, I understand. I’ll remove all surveillance and guards right away!" The two subordinates had no choice but to obey.

Ye Feng and Seventeen entered the sealed room and then closed the door behind them.

Shen Minghua’s hands and feet were locked up. Seeing the newcomers, he couldn’t help but be surprised.

"It’s you, how did you come back here?" Shen Minghua asked weakly, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance, as he had now become a walking corpse, completely devoid of hope for life.

After all, he was well aware of the crimes he had committed over the past decade, not only embezzling public funds and abusing power for personal gain but also hit-and-run manslaughter...

All these crimes were enough for him to spend the second half of his life in prison.

Ye Feng, seated in a wheelchair, slowly approached him and smiled, "I came to see you."

"To see me?" Shen Minghua let out a cold laugh and said, "What’s there to see about me now, what’s worth your time to come and see me for?"

Ye Feng stared at him and said word by word, "You should know why I’m here to see you."

Shen Minghua’s expression was unchanged as he sneered, "I don’t understand what you’re talking about."

"You do. You know better than anyone why Elder Hong Zhenguo went to the hospital, why he was poisoned." Ye Feng’s voice was cold and his gaze sharp as a knife.

Schen Minghua’s face flickered with a moment of panic, but he quickly regained his composure and pretended to be completely clueless.

"Poisonous Gu!" Ye Feng began slowly: "You could get ahold of the Southern Border Poisonous Gu, which means there’s someone behind you. Otherwise, with your abilities, you couldn’t have accessed it. That’s why I suspect you were acting on someone else’s orders!"

Shen Minghua scoffed loudly, "I don’t understand what you’re talking about!"

"Pretending to be crazy and stupid in front of me?" Ye Feng snickered.

"So what?" Suddenly, Shen Minghua looked up, staring at Ye Feng with a fierce smile, "I’m well aware that the crimes I committed will have me locked up for life. My life is over and has no meaning anymore, so why would I tell you anything?" n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Ye Feng laughed, shaking his head, "You may not have any hope of getting out for the rest of your life, but that doesn’t mean you have to die."

Upon saying that, Ye Feng sized him up and then spoke deliberately, "Since you came in, your hairstyle is still slick and stylish, your clothes are still neat. That means you still hold out hope for life, you don’t want to die, you’re afraid of death and suffering!"

"So? What are you trying to say?" Shen Minghua lifted his head to meet Ye Feng’s gaze directly, grunting through clenched teeth, "You’ve turned me into this, I’d love to tear you limb from limb. Do you still expect me to tell you the origin of the poisonous gu?"

Ye Feng shook his head with a sigh, "Dealing with someone who isn’t afraid to die might indeed be difficult for me, but for someone like you, I have a hundred ways to make you reveal the truth!"

Shen Minghua snorted.

Ye Feng continued, "You probably saw yesterday, Yan Xu listens to me. With just one command from me and with his abilities, your future prison life will certainly be ’interesting.’ I can assure you that the second half of your life behind bars will be worse than death!"

Shen Minghua’s face changed, true fear setting in. He had already abandoned any hope for life, but this fate worse than death...

Ye Feng continued, "By then, even if you wish for death, you won’t be able to achieve it. Conversely, if you disclose the truth, reveal the source of the Poisonous Gu, I can pass on a message to Yan Xu. Although it won’t be enough to get you out, at least you wouldn’t suffer too much inside."

"Are you serious?" Shen Minghua suddenly lifted his head.

Ye Feng smiled, "For a creature as insignificant as you, I hardly need to lie!"

Shen Minghua fell silent for a long moment before finally biting the bullet and saying, "Fine, I’ll tell you. But I hope you’ll do as you say!"

Ye Feng remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

"It’s the Yin Family from Southern River Region Jiangnan Province. A junior from the Yin Family, it was he who gave me the Poisonous Gu!" Shen Minghua suddenly raised his voice.

"The Yin Family from Southern River Region Jiangnan Province?" Ye Feng raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, my rapid rise to the position of General Manager in the Hongtian Group and later my ascension was also thanks to the Yin Family pulling strings in the shadows. This time, with the administering of the Poisonous Gu and consolidating the board of directors, it was the Yin Family manipulating everything behind the scenes. I was just a pawn for the Yin Family!"

Having said this, Shen Minghua gnashed his teeth, "The Yin Family, they promised to back me up, but now that everything has come to light, they abandoned me. Since the Yin Family is heartless, don’t blame me for being unrighteous!"

He added, "Right, three years ago, I heard that drunk Yin Family junior say something. Although the Yin Family isn’t well-known in Southern River Region Jiangnan Province, they have an extremely terrifying force behind them, reportedly a branch of the Southern Territory Gu&Poison Sect."

"The Southern Territory Gu&Poison Sect, it all makes sense now!" Upon hearing this, Ye Feng finally unraveled the mystery.