Guilongchao: I played the domineering CEO to the bone.

Yu Bing, quite unusually, detected a hint of fear, excitement, anxiety, and even a trace of calculation and ambition in Yu Youming's voice...

This terrified Yu Bing—Yu Youming was almost the most cunning, treacherous, and shrewd strategist in the entire Yu clan, and also a ruler who had held power for over fifty years.

When Yu Youming speaks, he always maintains the same tone, making it impossible for people to guess his mood or anger. He is unpredictable, authoritative without being angry, and never shows his emotions on his face or in his voice.

But just now, Yu Bing actually heard such a rich tone in the words spoken by Yu Youming?

It all started when Yu Youming mentioned Min Moyou.

Just who is this Min Moyou? How could he make that old man lose control of his emotions just by mentioning him, and even she could easily notice it?

Yu Bing felt inexplicably uneasy after hearing Yu Youming's few words, which were filled with emotion. She had a premonition that staying by Min Moyou's side with the phone on speakerphone would be an extremely bad choice.

So she covered the speakerphone port of "Little Spirit Eye," quietly turned off the speakerphone, moved it away, and asked Min Moyou for help:

"Excuse me... what follows might involve... um... confidential information about my Yu family, so could I please step away for a moment...?"

"You, you, don't worry, I'll stay right here in this room. Your men are so capable, you're not afraid I'll run away, are you?"

Not long ago, Min Moyou agreed to let her answer the phone, which made Yu Bing feel that Min Moyou was not a difficult person to talk to—perhaps the price she had to pay, and what the other party was after, was just some material things, such as some of the Yu family's assets.

This led to such unreasonable demands—but Yu Bing's intentions went beyond that.

She deliberately said that what she was going to discuss next was the secrets of the Yu family. If Min Moyou disagreed and tried to threaten her to extract information, it would mean that Min Moyou was actually plotting to overthrow her Yu family's enemies.

If that's the case, then she would have no choice but to subtly convey to Yu Youming that she was in danger, and guide the old man to hang up the phone on his own initiative, without revealing any information about the Yu family.

Although Yu Bing and Yu Youming, along with their group of old guys, are constantly fighting each other for more power in the Yu family, they are all family members after all. When it comes to the safety of the family, they can still stand on the same side.

Yubing can still distinguish right from wrong on this major issue.

However, if Min Moyou agreed to her request and did not show any desire to find out about Yu's current situation or confidential information, it would mean that from the beginning until she obtained Yu's leverage—that is, after she became Yu's enemy—she had no intention of being Yu's enemy or plotting against Yu.

Then she could consider explaining her current situation to Yu Youming and seizing resources from him to save herself and win over Min Moyou and the forces behind him.

There are no eternal enemies or eternal friends in the world, only eternal interests.

She believed that as long as she offered the right price, Min Moyou and the Min family behind him would be able to lend a helping hand during the Yu family's crisis.

With foresight and a perspective that transcends reality, one rationally sets aside personal emotions and makes decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of the overall situation...

It has to be said that Yu Bing's mental development has been extremely rapid due to his constant battles with Yu Youming, and he has probably already learned a third of Yu Youming's skills.

Even if Yu Bing were to take over as the official head of the family now, I believe she would do a good job.

...............

"Oh? Yu's secret? Why do I feel like I heard my name mentioned?"

Min Moyou put on an expression that said, "Do I look like an idiot to you?" with droopy, dead fish eyes like an emoji, and didn't respond to Yu Bing directly.

"Just tell me if you can or you can't."

The more she said, the more mistakes she made. Yu Bing didn't want to reveal, argue, or fabricate anything to Min Moyou anymore; she just wanted a clear answer from Min Moyou.

"can."

Min Moyou calmly agreed.

With his physique exceeding the limits of an ordinary human by four times, his hearing was enhanced to a terrifying degree.

Let's put it this way: as long as Yu Bing is still in this room of several hundred square meters, he can hear clearly whatever she says or whatever Yu Youming says on the other end of the phone, as long as he wants to hear it.

"Eh...?"

Yu Bing was surprised that Min Moyou agreed so readily. The panic she had felt due to her poor decision-making that had put her in his hands lessened considerably. She nodded to Min Moyou and whispered:

"......Thanks."

He then turned and walked quickly deeper into the room, stopping only when he reached the other end, more than a hundred meters away from Min Moyou, to answer Yu Youming's call.

"Excuse me, grandpa, the signal was bad here just now."

"Oh, it's a bad signal. That poor place, Nakaura Ward... Phew... Bad signal, good, it's just a bad signal, that's good."

Yu Youming let out a long sigh of relief on the other end of the phone, his tone returning to its usual refined manner, as if he wasn't the one who had been so agitated and almost cursing when Yu Bing answered the phone.

"Grandpa, if you have something to say, please speak frankly."

Yu Bing was also very curious, what could have made her great-grandfather so...?

If we can learn from and grasp this, it might become a good move to overthrow Yu Youming's reactionary rule in the future.

"Hey, it's nothing serious. Xiao Bing, you've been away from Wuli District for quite a while now, so your great-grandfather, as your elder, just called to check on you. How are you doing, Xiao Bing? Are you eating and sleeping well in Zhongpu District?"

Yu Youming's tone suddenly became gentle and kind, but little did he know that this tone would not dispel Yu Bing's wariness at all; on the contrary, it made Yu Bing more vigilant.

"I hope Grandpa enjoys good health and longevity today. I'll pay my respects to you again when I get back."

"But... there's no need for small talk over the phone, is there? Does Grandpa have anything else he needs to talk to me about?"

"If that's the case, Xiao Bing won't waste her phone bill."

Yu Youming's lips twitched on the other end of the phone—I never expected that this old man would be in such a good mood because he could soon marry you off to another family, thus securing the support of a powerful force for the Yu family, and be willing to have a few words with you to maintain our grandfather-granddaughter relationship...

After all, as long as Yu Bing marries into the Min family and doesn't stay in the Yu family, what conflict would there be between Yu Youming and Yu Bing?

But this little girl doesn't know how to cherish such a rare opportunity and the heartwarming scene of grandfather and granddaughter, and she even tries to embarrass me, an old man in my seventies or eighties!

How rude!

"Xiao Bing, what are you saying? My Yu family is so wealthy and powerful, would we ever need your little phone bill?"

Yu Youming tried to cover up the embarrassment of being rebuked by Yu Bing with a joking tone.

"That's hard to say. Doesn't Grandpa control the Yu family's finances? If he's not willing to loosen his grip, I might not be able to afford my phone bills..."

Yu Bing, however, would not let go of any opportunity for this old guy to reveal his uneasy emotions, and took the chance to make sarcastic remarks—what if he accidentally broke down?

"Ahem, since you don't want to talk about these family matters, Xiao Bing, then let Grandpa talk to you about serious business."

Yu Youming's tone returned to its usual state, devoid of emotion.

"Xiao Bing, when you got to Zhongpu, did you run into that young master Min Moyou? The one who stole your reserved room."

Young Master Minmo You?

Yu Bing was startled—the old man's tone was calm, but his words carried a hint of respect for Min Moyou.

It seems that the old man has already investigated Min Moyou's background... How could he be so subdued? It seems the so-called Min family of Qinmin District is at least somewhat stronger than my Yu family...

"seen."

Still clinging to the belief that saying too much is better than making a mistake, Yu Bing wanted to see what this old man was really up to!

"Xiao Bing, your great-grandfather believes that you, who planned your actions carefully, did not have any conflict with that young master Min Moyou, right?"

Yu Youming confirmed with Yu Bing one more time.

"Ah."

Yu Bing replied with a nasal sound, leaving the old man to figure out the meaning for himself, and then asked a follow-up question:

"What is Min Moyou's background? Why does it seem like Grandpa cares about him so much?"

"So... what does that young master Min Moyou look like?"

Ignoring Yu Bing's persistent questioning, Yu Youming continued to inquire about other matters concerning Min Moyou.

Excellent upbringing instilled in Yubing a rigid "clan mentality." When faced with questions from elders, her inner voice tells her that she must respond first, and then ask the questions she wants to ask.

As a result, Min Moyou's appearance unconsciously surfaced in Yubing's mind, and the short, unpleasant memory of her time with Min Moyou also played smoothly through her mind.

"Hmm...very handsome."

Yu Bing is a pure and honest person, and the clan's traditions do not allow her to lie to her elders!

Besides, Min Moyou isn't here, so there's nothing embarrassing about telling the truth.

"Good, good! Handsome is great!"

Yu Youming on the other end of the phone seemed quite satisfied with Yu Bing's answer.

Upon hearing this, Yu Bing felt that something was increasingly wrong!

This old man is acting really strange today...

and many more!

Yu Bing thought of something terrible—

She would think of winning over Min Moyou, but how could that cunning old man not have thought of it?

Could it be that... the old man wants to marry his granddaughter to Min Moyou, thereby gaining the support of Min Moyou and his backers, further expanding the Yu family's market in Qinmin District, and in return, rapidly expanding his own capital and power, completely shattering Yu Bing's hopes of seizing power!?

Yu Bing thought about it more and more and felt that this was true!

But some parts don't match up...

If that old man wants to marry his granddaughter to Min Moyou, wouldn't it be more advantageous for him to have a conflict with Min Moyou?

strangeness.........?

Huh?

Does that old man have a granddaughter?

Before Yubing could think further, the old man on the other end of the phone continued:

"Xiao Bing, I need to tell you something! It's a matter of great importance, concerning the rise or fall of the entire Yu Clan! You'd better listen carefully."

"Grandpa, please speak."

When the topic of important family matters came up, Yu Bing immediately perked up.

But she always felt as if a layer of mist was shrouding her eyes—she found Yu Youming's thoughts increasingly unfathomable.

What on earth was he thinking?

Why are you talking about Min Moyou one minute and family matters the next?

Moreover, Yu Youming never informed Yu Bing, the "prospective head of the family," about major family affairs. Instead, he would gather the other old men in power in the Yu family for a small meeting to secretly plan, never giving Yu Bing a chance to get involved.

It's ridiculous, isn't it? Yu Bing is supposed to be a "family head," yet she doesn't even have the qualifications to step into the core decision-making level of the Yu Clan.

Right now, Yu Youming is actually going to tell her about important family matters—could it be that this old fellow is planning to step down and hand over the reins?

Although the reason is unknown, it does not stop Yubing from being excited.

"Xiao Bing, you need to understand that the current situation of our Wuli Yu Clan is truly on the verge of collapse... If it weren't for a few old folks like us still struggling to maintain it, I'm afraid the huge Yu Clan... Let me put it this way, the situation has become so dire that your father and your elder brother, who are direct descendants, are living in exile, and our Yu Clan dares not welcome them back, or even... have any contact with them."

Yu Youming's tone was very heavy and sorrowful.

Yu Bing, however, had her own understanding of the family's situation, and she always felt that the old man was deliberately exaggerating.

Roar?

Get to the point, why does this old man have to start by boasting?

Shameless old man.

Yu Bing remained silent, waiting quietly for Yu Youming to continue.

"Xiao Bing, as you know, the pie of the Wuli District has already been divided up quite a bit. If the Yu Clan wants to deal with the current crisis, we can only look to other external aid."

Based on her rudimentary understanding of the Yu family, Yu Bing had long suspected this situation, but she never expected to hear Yu Youming say it himself.

External aid?

Minmo You?

Yu Bing felt like she had figured something out—it must be that they wanted her to communicate with Min Moyou and seek the help of the Min family behind him, right?

So why did this old man talk so much nonsense to me... just to tell me not to hold a grudge about Min Moyou taking the room she booked?

impossible.

If it were just a small matter, the old man would have simply notified her directly.

Moreover, this had nothing to do with Min Moyou's appearance—she didn't believe the old man would say anything useless.

Yu Bing remained silent.

"Xiao Bing, we old guys have been working hard for a long time, but we haven't been able to find a reliable outside help, or even an opportunity to expand outwards..."

"But right now! There is such an opportunity before us—and before you too. How can we not seize such a precious opportunity?"

"Minmo You?"

Yu Bing blurted it out.

"Yes. It's Min Moyou, and the Min clan behind him. Perhaps you don't yet understand how powerful the Min clan is; it's too complex to explain in just a few words..."

"But Grandfather can tell you definitively that as long as we have the support and help of the Min clan, our Yu clan will absolutely stand strong! In fact, the entire Yu clan can reach the pinnacle of prosperity under your leadership!"

At this very moment, Yu Youming acknowledged that she, Yu Bing, would become the official head of the Yu family and wield great power in the future.

First, draw her a big, round pie in the sky. Once she marries out, how can she have any say in the matter?

She is indeed the head of the family, but she has married into another family. Shouldn't I step in and manage the Yu family on her behalf?

“I understand, Grandfather. I will not hold the room reservation against Min Moyou, and I will take the initiative to contact him and do my best to obtain assistance from the Min family.”

Yu Bing smiled bitterly after hearing this.

I really didn't expect the power behind Min Moyou to be so strong...

He overestimated himself...it's ridiculous.

It's all my fault for acting too hastily and offending people first...

Now, winning over Minmo You is going to be even more difficult.

But if it's difficult, should we just give up for the sake of the family's survival?

That is impossible.

All I can do is try my best... For the survival of the family, what does it matter what face I have to save?

Yu Bing stood there, stunned, struggling internally and feeling a surge of self-pity.

Ke Yu Youming would tell her that things weren't as simple as she thought:

"No, no, no, Xiao Bing, this isn't enough..."

"Even if you can get Young Master Min to agree to help our Yu family, how can you easily believe his empty promises?"

"Don't even mention contracts in black and white; those can be torn up at any time."

"All unreliable allies are potential enemies, and they may take advantage of our misfortune when the Yu Clan is in trouble!"

"Xiao Bing, you bear the weight of the entire Yu Clan on your shoulders! If you make even one wrong step, the entire Yu Clan will plummet into an abyss, never to rise again!"

"Tell me, shouldn't we be more cautious? Shouldn't we make sure everything is foolproof?!"

Yu Youming spoke earnestly and patiently, gradually deepening the conversation, attempting to use a combination of manipulation and intimidation to make Yu Bing agree with and accept his next idea...

"Xiao Bing, we need a stronger relationship between the Yu clan and the Min clan."

(The fox really didn't drag out the pace... It got so long as I wrote, some of the fox only had a few short plot fragments in his mind but were enough for him to write several chapters... I'm tired of writing, I'll stop here for today, and I won't stop at any exciting parts, hehe~)