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"Boss!!
Boss!! You're back!
Madam is back!!"
With each shout, the entire gambling area erupted in excitement.
Chi Mu Jiu sat in the car, gazing at the familiar yet strange faces outside. These people were all subordinates of Du Heng Yan, his brothers. Their sincere voices welcomed them home.
This was the first time Chi Mu Jiu clearly saw the genuine joy and excitement on so many faces.
The car slowly drove into the gambling district, and the crowd automatically parted to make way.
Although Du Heng Yan usually appeared cold and unapproachable, rarely smiling at anyone, in this moment, Chi Mu Jiu saw another side of him through their expressions—a trustworthy, admirable leader who was deeply respected by his people.
The car stopped in the center of the gambling area. Du Heng Yan opened the door and stepped out. His brothers immediately gathered around, eagerly asking him questions.
Du Heng Yan merely nodded slightly and then turned to Chi Mu Jiu, extending his hand to signal her to get out of the car.
Chi Mu Jiu took a deep breath and grasped Du Heng Yan's hand. Standing beside him, she felt the intense gazes around her and felt a bit nervous. However, when she met Du Heng Yan's steady and gentle gaze, her heart calmed significantly.
Du Heng Yan looked around:
"I appreciate everyone's hard work during this time."
"Boss! Don't worry; we’ve kept this place secure!"
"This time, Madam's achievements have spread throughout the underworld!"
"Madam is truly a goddess of gambling! She completed the mission beautifully without losing a single soldier or vehicle!"
The brothers cheered in unison, their applause thunderous.
"Alright, everyone, go back to your business!"
Ye Qi waved his hand, signaling for everyone to disperse.
Although his tone was deliberately serious, a gentle expression lingered on his face.
After receiving the orders, the brothers sprang into action, returning to their respective positions without a hint of slackness. The entire scene appeared orderly and efficient.
In the vast private area on the top floor, the atmosphere felt somewhat tense. Ye Qi was reporting to Du Hangyan with a serious demeanor about the recent movements of various factions. He analyzed and interpreted every detail meticulously.
Chi Mu Jiu and Le Xin Yan sat quietly on the sofa nearby, each lost in their own thoughts. Chi Mu Jiu's gaze occasionally fell on her phone screen as her fingers danced swiftly across the keyboard, replying to messages from Su Si Yi:
【Got it, thanks. I’ll be back soon. Please keep me updated on any developments.】
Almost as soon as she sent the message, a quick response came back:
【Are you abroad?】
【Currently, most of Chi's collaborations are with Ye's; it shouldn't be that easy for Qi Yun to take over the remaining shares.】
Su Si Yi had been present when the share transfer agreement was signed. Chi Mu Jiu glanced at the message but chose not to respond to Su Si Yi’s question. Instead, she sent a simple gesture and fell silent again. She didn’t inquire about her father's health nor did she call or text him back; in her heart, she had long since come to terms with it.
The Chi family had gradually achieved their current success thanks to her mother’s unwavering support. With so much of her mother’s effort invested, even though she disliked the deceitful nature of the business world, she was unwilling to simply let go and hand everything over peacefully to those who did not belong to the Chi bloodline.
“Boss, the black gambling syndicate has already taken action; their people infiltrated while you were returning,” Ye Qi's words shattered the silence and pulled Chi Mu Jiu back from her thoughts. Du Hangyan did not respond but wore a slightly troubled expression. He furrowed his brows, revealing a hint of concern.
The situation this time was far from optimistic; the influence of the black gambling syndicate was not to be underestimated. Le Xin Yan also noticed the subtle shift between the two of them.
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