"Scram! Don't provoke Young Master Chen again next time, or it won't end as simply as today."
The two were beaten to within an inch of their lives. Du Long kicked Jiang Jun and yelled.
The two then scrambled to their feet and fled in their car.
"Young Master Chen..." Seeing the two leave, Du Long scurried back to Chen Jie's side.
"Have your men all leave," Chen Jie said.
"Yes, I'll have them leave now."
Du Long quickly directed his subordinates to depart, but he himself remained.
He didn't disturb Chen Jie immediately, but waited by his side.
"Uncle Jiang, it's alright now," Chen Jie said, seeing Jiang Long looking dejected.
"Chen Jie, I've made a fool of myself. I never expected my own grandfather to be so heartless," Jiang Long said with a bitter smile.
Chen Jie remained silent.
He had seen too many similar situations during his missions over the years and didn't find it particularly strange.
"Not many people knew about the Zhou family's assets being transferred to you. Uncle Jiang, did you tell them?" Chen Jie asked.
"How could I? Your uncle understands the principle of 'an innocent man is guilty when he possesses wealth.' So I long ago instructed Xiao Xue and your aunt not to mention this matter to outsiders," Jiang Long shook his head.
Chen Jie nodded.
"You don't need to pretend to care about us. All of this is because of you!" At this moment, Jiang Xue shot Chen Jie a cold glance and said.
Chen Jie was taken aback. "Why?"
Jiang Xue sneered. "My grandfather said they didn't originally want the Zhou family's assets, nor did they want to trouble our family! But they wanted you to do them a small favor, and you refused!"
"Jiang Jun is my grandfather after all. Even if you dislike them, for my father's sake, what's wrong with helping them with a small favor?"
"Chen Jie, Chen Jie, after becoming Wang Xiaoyan's fiancé, you think you're so important that you look down on everyone? You're too conceited! Do you really think Wang Xiaoyan would like a man as self-important as you?"
Chen Jie frowned slightly. "Don't judge me if you don't understand me! I refused Jiang Jun's request. But I believe I had every right to refuse to hand over Wang Xiaoyan to Jiang Bei!"
"You still dare to quibble!" Jiang Xue huffed.
"Enough, you two, stop arguing!"
Jiang Long shouted irritably, then turned to look at the villa they had lived in for over a decade, reluctantly saying, "The most urgent thing now is for us to find a place to stay."
"No need to look! I've already found one!"
Jiang Xue waved her phone. "I just spoke to Wang Xiaoyan. Her family has a villa for sale near them. We'll buy it and live near the Wangs!"
Jiang Long nodded. "That's good. If you have Wang Xiaoyan as a friend, no one will bully you anymore. Chen Jie, let's go."
"Wait a moment!" Wu Li, who had been silent, suddenly spoke to stop them.
"What is it now?" Jiang Long asked displeased.
Wu Li looked at Chen Jie with disdain. "Our family is moving in. What business does Chen Jie have with us?"
Jiang Long was incredulous. "What are you saying?"
Wu Li sneered. "He's Wang Xiaoyan's fiancé now! What connection does he have with us? If he lives under the same roof as our Xiao Xue, what will Wang Xiaoyan think? Moreover, ever since this guy came to our home, we've had one misfortune after another. I don't want him living with us!"
"Shut up!" Jiang Long roared.
He knew better than anyone that even without Chen Jie's appearance, their family would have ended up in this situation.
Furthermore, they now had the money to buy a villa, which was far better than their previous circumstances.
Was he going to drive Chen Jie away now? How could he agree to that?
Moreover, he had long regarded Chen Jie as his own son.
What was wrong with him living in their home?
"I think she has a point. He's Wang Xiaoyan's fiancé, what business does he have living with me? Dad, you can let him stay at our place, but I'm moving out! Or we can give him some money and let him move out on his own!" Jiang Xue said expressionlessly.
"You..."
Jiang Long's lips trembled with anger as he pointed at Wu Li, then at Jiang Xue.
"Uncle Jiang, they have a point," Chen Jie said with a smile.
He was just about to find an excuse to separate from Jiang Long.
Not only was Jiang Long's villa no longer suitable for cultivation, but even the area where the Wang family resided lacked sufficient spiritual energy for his own practice.
"Uncle Jiang, I've been thinking. It's indeed not suitable for me to live with you anymore, so it's best if we part ways now," Chen Jie said to Jiang Long.
"Chen Jie, don't listen to their nonsense. In my eyes, you are a junior, on the same level as Xiao Xue! You don't need to worry about their opinions!" Jiang Long quickly said.
Chen Jie waved his hand. "Uncle, I know your intentions, but I'm serious."
"You've decided?" Jiang Long was taken aback and said with disappointment.
"Yes, it's not because of their opinions, but I have my own matters to attend to."
"Uncle Jiang, remember to take the medicine I bought for you for three consecutive days. After you move into your new home, don't forget to contact me and tell me your location. I will visit you often," Chen Jie said.
"Then, then Chen Jie, you must visit often. Oh, right, Miss Zhang and Miss Yang want to see you," Jiang Long said reluctantly, his words catching in his throat.
Seeing this, a trace of guilt suddenly appeared in Jiang Xue's heart.
"I'm leaving then," Chen Jie waved his hand, acknowledging Jiang Long's words, and prepared to depart.
"Chen Jie," Jiang Xue called out.
Chen Jie stopped, looking puzzled. Jiang Xue hesitated and then huffed, "Don't misunderstand, I'm not chasing you away. It's just that you're really not suited to live with us. I hope you can understand this!"
"It's all unimportant now. Take care of yourselves. Uncle Jiang, if you encounter any difficulties, call me."
Chen Jie left. Seeing this, Du Long also quietly followed.
"Good riddance! I hope I never have to see this bumpkin again!" Wu Li sneered at Chen Jie's retreating back.
She quickly pushed Jiang Xue. "Daughter, you finally don't have to be bothered by this bumpkin anymore."
Jiang Xue forced a smile. She realized that driving Chen Jie away didn't make her feel happy.
Instead, she felt a sense of loss.
"Chen Jie is an outstanding young man. Xiao Xue, your mother is blind, why can't you see it? Gold and silver can't buy a family member who can conquer the world! You, sigh..."
Jiang Long looked helpless. "Does Grandpa want to harm his daughter? Do you know what you've missed by driving Chen Jie away?"
Jiang Xue sneered. "Dad, there's no need to say more. I don't believe this Chen Jie fellow has any outstanding abilities! What have I missed? I've missed a disaster."
"What has blinded your eyes? Even if you can't see it, don't you understand that the Wang family agreed to Chen Jie's engagement just because of a prior engagement?"
Hearing this, Jiang Xue trembled.