Jiang Long's expression showed a flicker of interest.
"Dad! You can't be serious, can you?" Jiang Xue exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement.
Jiang Long didn't deny it, instead replying with a helpless sigh, "Chen Jie has given us too much. There's simply no other way to repay him."
Wu Li, who was sipping her civet coffee nearby, scoffed, "Actually, there is a way."
"What way?" Father and daughter turned to Wu Li in unison.
"In ancient times, it was the beacon fires to amuse the lords; today, it's Chen Jie destroying the Zhou family to please my little Xue. What's the purpose? Isn't it just to vent his hormones?"
"My little Xue, of course, cannot marry him jointly with others, but letting her spend a night with him is certainly possible!"
Wu Li nudged Jiang Xue's delicate frame. "Go, tonight you'll pretend to have stumbled into the wrong room. After you've showered, pretend to go back to your own room, and then naturally fulfill his desires!"
"I know these young lads well enough. What filthy thoughts they have in their minds! Let him taste a woman's sweetness, and he'll be satisfied!"
Wu Li, as someone with more experience, believed she understood.
She didn't place much value on female chastity.
After all, it wasn't like she'd lose a piece of flesh.
In her eyes, a night of passion in exchange for the Zhou family's assets was a very worthwhile deal.
This was something countless women dreamed of. Out in the world, one could find a top-tier mistress for a hundred thousand.
And this was the Zhou family, with assets worth tens of billions, or even more?
Jiang Xue's face flushed red, and she retorted angrily, "Mom, how could you say such a thing?"
The thought of being tainted by a low-life like Chen Jie made her feel disgusted.
While Chen Jie was handsome, her body was meant only for her future husband.
"What else can I do? Didn't your father say he wanted to repay him? Then satisfy his desires and repay him! Daughter, I'm telling you, it's no big deal. The first time is indeed a bit uncomfortable, but you have to pay a price, don't you!"
"Besides, Chen Jie will become the Wang family's live-in son-in-law in the future. If you can control him and keep him dangling, he can indirectly control the Wang family and support us. This would be very beneficial for us!"
Wu Li wanted to say more, but Jiang Xue directly appealed to Jiang Long, "Dad!"
Jiang Long mumbled, remaining silent.
"You, you don't possibly think that way too, do you? You two scoundrels!" Jiang Xue yelled, her face red, her heart pounding, and her hatred for Chen Jie growing.
Jiang Long had always doted on her and loved her. But ever since Chen Jie appeared, she felt her status was not even as good as an outsider's.
In his eyes, she was merely a foil for Chen Jie!
"Ahem, if Xiao Xue is unwilling, then so be it. We can only treat Chen Jie as family. If Chen Jie has difficulties, we will help him with all our might. Xiao Xue, from now on, you can be Chen Jie's sister," Jiang Long said, having no choice.
Jiang Xue felt a surge of nausea.
She absolutely refused to be Chen Jie's sister. Her mother had just come up with such an outrageous idea.
Their relationship was already ambiguous; how could they be siblings?
The matter was eventually dropped.
Since leaving the Wang family, Ye Fan's anger had been escalating.
He couldn't let go of his resentment.
He would never let Chen Jie off the hook like this.
Nor would he give up on Wang Xiaoyan.
With a thought, he found Zhou Wei, the sole surviving heir of the Zhou family!
"Young Master Zhou, Chen Jie destroyed your entire clan, and you're just going to let it go? Hmm?" Ye Fan said.
Zhou Wei's expression was filled with grief. "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! I will use every means to get revenge! I will not let Chen Jie go unpunished!"
"Good! You, Young Master Zhou, have nothing now. However, if you can create some trouble for Chen Jie, I can join forces with you to deal with him! And at the same time, help you reclaim the Zhou family's assets!"
A flicker of hope appeared in Zhou Wei's eyes.
Yin Manman was also listening nearby.
"Are you truly willing to help me?" Zhou Wei asked.
"Yes, but the prerequisite is that you must prove yourself!" Ye Fan said.
Zhou Wei clenched his fists and sneered, "Although I can't do anything to Chen Jie right now, I can still cause him some trouble. Young Master Ye, wait for my good news!"
...
The next day, Chen Jie woke up from his cultivation with a frown.
As expected, the surrounding spiritual energy had been completely depleted by him. It would be difficult to recover in a short period.
It seemed unlikely that he could improve his strength here.
It was time to bid farewell to Jiang Long and find a place with abundant spiritual energy.
However, Chen Jie felt a sense of unease. The spiritual energy required for his cultivation was immense. A place with abundant spiritual energy would only last him a few days of practice. Did he have to keep moving to different locations to cultivate?
"Dad, what did you need Chen Jie for?"
Chen Jie went downstairs and found Jiang Long on the phone.
Jiang Xue, dressed beautifully, seemed to be heading out.
"Alright, I understand. I'll tell him, but whether he agrees or not, I can't guarantee it." Jiang Long said.
Seeing him hang up, Chen Jie asked, "Uncle Jiang, who was looking for me?"
Jiang Long smiled. "It's nothing. The old master wants you to visit him. I suspect he wants to get some benefits from you, so I've already refused on your behalf. Well, you should go out with Xiao Xue."
"The old master is looking for me? I should go and see him." Chen Jie felt that even if he didn't go, the old master might come looking for him, so he decided to pay a visit.
"Chen Jie, this..."
Chen Jie smiled and said, "Uncle Jiang, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Jiang Bei was crippled by me, so it's necessary for me to see him."
"Alright then, let Xiao Xue accompany you."
"Xiao Xue, accompany Chen Jie to your grandfather's place!" Jiang Long instructed.
Jiang Xue reluctantly replied, "Got it."
A short while later, Jiang Xue, driving the new sports car Wu Li had bought, took Chen Jie to Jiang Jun's residence.
Along the way, the sports car attracted a lot of attention. It was evident that Jiang Xue was somewhat excited.
However, upon reaching Jiang Jun's residence, Jiang Xue showed no intention of going in, letting Chen Jie enter alone while she waited outside.
Chen Jie didn't say anything; after all, it was him that Jiang Jun wanted to see.
In the living room, Jiang Jun, Jiang Zai Lai, and Jiang Bei, whose limbs were in casts, were gathered.
Jiang Jun looked at Chen Jie with a smile. "Our families truly get to know each other through conflict. Chen Jie, I have high hopes for you!"
Chen Jie sneered, remaining silent.
Jiang Zai Lai also smiled heartily. "Chen Jie, since my brother considers you family, strictly speaking, you are now part of the Jiang family. I'll make the decision: let's put the unpleasantness between you and A Bei behind us, shall we?"
Their attitudes surprised Chen Jie.
However, he also found it somewhat understandable.
Whether it was Jiang Long or himself, their status was no longer what it used to be in the eyes of others. It was natural for Jiang Jun and the others to seize this opportunity to curry favor.
"A Bei, quickly call Brother Jie!" Jiang Zai Lai ordered Jiang Bei.
Jiang Bei smiled subserviently. "Brother Jie!"
Chen Jie said faintly, "Get straight to the point. What do you want me here for?"
"Cough, cough, then I'll be direct."
Jiang Zai Lai continued, "Chen Jie, you and that girl Xiao Xue are often seen together, you make a handsome couple. Since that's the case, then stop thinking about Wang Xiaoyan."
"Hand Wang Xiaoyan over to A Bei!"