Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter Thirty-Nine: With no woman in his heart, drawing his sword is naturally divine.

Ye Ming acted quickly.

The conversation after lunch had just ended when he summoned all the managers and stewards of the Ye family that afternoon.

But he is very smart.

They did not directly express their intention to move their entire family.

He said that a sudden change had occurred in his family and he urgently needed money for emergencies, so he was preparing to sell some of his family property and shops.

As long as the price is right, the Ye family is willing to sell anything, whether it's their mansion, forests, distilleries, farms, or shops on the street.

His decision was too sudden. It caught everyone off guard, and of course, some people tried to dissuade him and change his mind.

But Ye Ming had made up his mind, and no amount of persuasion from anyone could change it.

And so, the Ye family began selling off their ancestral property.

At first, the business community in Fenghua thought that Ye Ming's move was part of a new strategic plan.

However, as the Ye family sold more and more properties, this speculation dissipated.

Then other rumors began to circulate.

Some say that Ye Ming made this decision suddenly because the Ye family had produced a spendthrift son.

Ye Shaohong had been studying abroad for several years. As soon as he returned, the Ye family began to sell off their ancestral property.

He must have gotten into serious trouble outside.

They urgently need money to save their lives.

With such disappointing descendants, the Ye family, which has enjoyed a high reputation in Fenghua for many years, is likely to decline.

A rumor spread.

Naturally, some people will want to kick someone when they're down.

Suppressing shop prices and seizing market share are some of the more acceptable business tactics.

What's most infuriating is that some people actually dared to come to our door to provoke and threaten us, attempting to seize and rob us.

Ye Ming didn't mince words with them.

Those who needed to be dealt with coldly were dealt with coldly, and those who needed to be kicked out were crippled.

The situation, which was about to descend into chaos, has finally been brought under control.

Ye Shaohong had, of course, heard about these things.

It was his younger sister who secretly told him.

The vivid description left Ye Shaohong somewhat bewildered, and he found it even more amusing.

However, he did not come forward to clarify the rumors; on the contrary, he felt that such a statement was more beneficial to the Ye family.

Perhaps behind these rumors lies the shadow of his unscrupulous father.

Besides this problem, there is another thing that is giving Ye Shaohong a headache.

That was Zhang Rou'er, who had accompanied him home. No one knew where she had learned about the Ye family's situation, but she had also come to join in the fun.

She went directly to Ye Shaohong's eldest sister.

Ask her what happened to the Ye family and whether they need her help.

It was a kind heart.

But I'm afraid that good intentions might lead to bad results.

Moreover, Zhang Rou'er's identity is special, and too close contact with her poses a certain threat to the Ye family.

So upon learning the news, Ye Shaohong immediately went to the inner quarters.

He bluntly rejected Zhang Rou'er's kindness, which angered Zhang Rou'er. She even directly complained to Ye Shaohong, saying that he had no conscience.

He had forgotten who had been secretly taking care of him when he was in military school.

Who bandaged his wound?

Ye Shaohong had never mentioned any of these things to his eldest sister. When Zhang Rou'er mentioned that Ye Shaohong had been injured, his eldest sister immediately became anxious.

She kept asking what had happened and said she would tell her mother.

Even if Ye Shaohong was a complete scoundrel, he couldn't let his elderly mother live in constant fear. With no other option, he could only vaguely recount what had happened recently.

He figured it out. This was all Zhang Rou'er's scheme. Unable to get any information from Ye Shaohong, she turned her attention to her eldest sister.

They attempted to coerce Ye Shaohong by appealing to their family ties.

While her methods weren't exactly insidious, they still left Ye Shaohong somewhat dissatisfied.

In order to completely get rid of Zhang Rou'er's entanglement, Ye Shaohong went all out and told his older sister directly that he would join the Special Operations Section after graduating from military academy.

This news shocked Zhang Rou'er.

When she looked at Ye Shaohong again, there was a hint of apprehension and distance in her eyes.

But that's not enough.

If you want Zhang Rou'er to back down and stay away from the Ye family completely, her identity as a special agent is not enough to make her keep her distance from Ye Shaohong.

It might even backfire, making her feel that Ye Shaohong was more worth fighting for. So after a brief moment of thought, Ye Shaohong casually told another lie, saying that the reason he chose to join the Special Service was to fight against Hong Dang.

He wanted to protect his family's interests.

They also needed to preserve the family's wealth and power.

Upon hearing this explanation, Zhang Rou'er narrowed her eyes. When she looked at Ye Shaohong again, the fear and distance in her eyes had turned into hatred.

After exchanging a few more brief words, Zhang Rou'er took her leave.

Clearly, Zhang Rou'er believed Ye Shaohong's lie, and she thought she had seen through Ye Shaohong's true character.

She was even less willing to have any further contact with him.

She might also immediately relay this news to her superiors.

Watching Zhang Rou'er turn and leave, Ye Shaohong gave a silent, bitter smile. At that moment, he finally understood Zheng Yaoxian's predicament.

Being hated and misunderstood by one's own comrades, the bitterness and helplessness are simply indescribable.

But he still had to do it.

If he didn't do this, it would be very dangerous for the Ye family, for himself, and even for Zhang Rou'er.

Although the eldest sister, Ye Shaoying, was not as intelligent and wise as her grandfather and father, she was still a member of the Ye family and could not be easily deceived by a few simple lies.

"you do this delibrately?"

As soon as Ye Shaoying said this, Ye Shaohong understood that his eldest sister probably already knew the true identity of her best friend, Zhang Rou'er, a long time ago.

As for why she didn't distance herself from Zhang Rou'er, Ye Shaohong didn't know.

"It's not a matter of whether it was intentional or not. I did it for her own good."

It's rare that Ye Shaohong revealed his true feelings to others; he would never have told anyone else his real thoughts.

"Pity!"

"You know what? I've actually been planning to connect you two for a long time."

"I want you to marry Rou'er into our family."

"Now that you've made such a fuss, I'm afraid Rou'er will never speak to you again."

"You men are truly heartless!"

After saying that, Ye Shaoying rolled her eyes at Ye Shaohong again before walking leisurely into the inner courtyard. She didn't complain about Ye Shaohong's idea, but she felt sorry for this match made in heaven.

It was at this moment that Ye Shaohong finally understood why Zhang Rou'er had taken such good care of him back in military school. Besides the close friendship between her and her older sister, it was likely that her older sister's secret planning and matchmaking had played a significant role in it.

Otherwise, Zhang Rou'er would never have been so frank and close to him.

"It's a bit of a pity!"

"Feng Yao has a curvy bottom and long legs, and she also has a face that could bring ruin to a country."

"Add to that her job and the Zhang family's background, and she can definitely be considered an excellent candidate for a daughter-in-law."

"But what can I do? Zheng Yaoxian can endure humiliation and hardship for decades for the sake of his ideals. Can't I, Ye Shaohong, give up these personal feelings?"

"With no woman in his heart, his sword is naturally divine when drawn!"

"Although this statement doesn't quite describe my current situation, the principle is the same. For me, for her, and for this country, our estrangement and separation is the best choice."

Goodbye, Sister Rou'er!