Forced to Marry a Female Billionaire CEO-Chapter 675: Life-Saving Grace

"A proper path? What is a proper path?"

Ye Taiqing raised his eyebrows, then sized Ye Feng up and sneered. Although he didn't know what Xu Ke was planning, it didn't stop him from looking down on Ye Feng. To him, the Ye Family that had exiled him was trash, and the adopted son they sheltered was the trash of the trash.

"The Ye Family needs a Family Head who can better unite the clan," Ye Feng stated calmly. "That is the proper path."

"What?"

Ye Taiqing froze. Wasn't Ye Feng always incredibly respectful and admiring of Ye Yunfeng? How could he utter such a profoundly disloyal statement?

Although Ye Taiqing had realized Ye Feng had betrayed the Ye Family the moment he saw him with Xu Ke, he never expected Ye Feng's attitude toward Ye Yunfeng to change so drastically.

"Are you saying you want to oust Ye Yunfeng and become the Family Head yourself?" Ye Taiqing asked.

"Exactly," Ye Feng replied without hesitation, though he couldn't help but clench his fists.

Ye Taiqing retorted, "Then what gives you the right to think you are the proper path? If you're only doing this for your own selfish desires, don't use the 'proper path of the Ye Family' as an excuse. I despise such sanctimonious rhetoric. It's nauseating," he sneered with contempt.

"On the grounds that I am the most capable successor of the Ye Family's younger generation, and that Ye Yunfeng is currently courting disaster, leading the family to ruin," Ye Feng said gravely. "The very fact that the blood of the Ye Family flows in my veins gives me the right to be their proper path."

"What?" Ye Taiqing's eyes widened slightly. "The blood of the Ye Family?"

"That's right. I am Ye Yunfeng's illegitimate son."

"This..." Ye Taiqing's pupils constricted.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Feng continued, "Fourth Uncle, I won't beat around the bush. My desire to kill Ye Yunfeng does stem from my own selfishness, because I want revenge."

"But at the same time, I am also justified in my actions."

"Fourth Uncle, I'll be blunt. With Xu Ke's current power, would it be difficult for him to kill you on a whim?"

Ye Taiqing's expression instantly soured.

"But I need your help. Over the years, the Ye Family has been torn apart by internal strife. Two of our uncles are dead, while others have left, their whereabouts still unknown. Ye Yunfeng only sees himself, not the future. If you still choose to be my enemy, the Ye Family will face complete annihilation," Ye Feng said. "If you are willing to help me, I am certain our great-grandfather and great-grandmother on the dais would be immensely relieved."

"You..." Ye Taiqing's expression finally changed. He took a deep breath, looked at Ye Feng, and said, "Tell me everything..."

"Yes!"

Ye Feng began to relate the full story to Ye Taiqing, whose expression started shifting rapidly...

Observing Ye Feng and Ye Taiqing discussing the Ye Family's situation, Xu Ke nodded slightly. It seems Wong Qifu was right. What Ye Taiqing has always cared about most is his parents' opinion of him. If he can truly be swayed, Ye Feng will inevitably gain complete control of the Ye Family in the future. It's just...

Xu Ke shook his head. If not for my good relationship with Ye Feng, if not for his shortage of reliable subordinates... I really wouldn't want to make things this complicated. After all, the human heart is hard to predict. A dead Ye Taiqing would have been the most beneficial outcome for me. But since things have come to this, I'll just let it be.

Xu Ke then grew somewhat melancholic. Judging from how easily I could handle Ye Taiqing, it's clear that strength is the most fundamental thing. But I never knew my uncle was so powerful... If my Second Uncle had shown up earlier, why would I have needed to be so timid and lay so low? Even just wielding his uncle's authority, I could have handled Ye Yunfeng just as I handled Ye Taiqing today. I could have been riding on his head and shitting all over him long ago... Ahem. A bit graphic. But that's honestly how I feel. Having a powerful backer is a wonderful thing! It lets you steamroll everything! Unfortunately, of my two backers, one has severely insufficient staying power, and the other is nowhere to be found. This is too hard!

Xu Ke pulled his thoughts back to the present. He glanced at the sky, which showed it was now high noon, and said, "We need to pick up the pace."

Then, he turned to Hu Deyao and called out politely, "Mister Hu."

"Mister Xu, you're too kind!" Hu Deyao responded hurriedly.

Watching Hu Deyao and Xu Ke speak, Ye Lang and Han Wang hesitated, wanting to say something but holding back. What they desperately wanted to ask was what Xu Zhentai thought of them.

Seeing their expressions, Xu Ke asked, "Do you two have something you want to say?"

"Uh, we'd like to know... Sir, what is the Helmsman's opinion of us?" Han Wang asked with a strained smile.

Back when Tao Ranju was still active, Han Wang had always wanted to deepen his connection with Xu Zhentai, but he never had the chance. Later, when Tao Ranju was dissolved, he had no choice but to join the loosely managed Assassin's Alliance to survive. Honestly, Han Wang would have much rather stayed in Tao Ranju. It wasn't for any other reason than Xu Zhentai's immense power; it's always good to have powerful backing. Especially after witnessing Xu Zhentai in action just now, Han Wang was more convinced than ever that his desire to return to Tao Ranju was absolutely right! All these years, and the Helmsman's power hadn't declined at all. In fact, it had become more profound and complete. His cultivation base was practically invisible, and every slap he'd delivered was with effortless grace. This was a clear sign his strength had reached a new level! With this in mind, Han Wang believed that if he loyally followed Xu Ke, perhaps when the Helmsman was guiding Xu Ke to a breakthrough, he might get a chance to receive some pointers himself... Wouldn't that be perfect?

"His opinion of you?"

Xu Ke considered for a moment. He realized that in the time it took Xu Zhentai to smoke two cigarettes, his uncle hadn't mentioned these two at all. He considered what Han Wang wanted to hear and what he needed Han Wang to do, then said... "He said you've done very well, and that you should help me more in the future."

"Yes!"

Hearing this, both Ye Lang and Han Wang grew excited. They hadn't chosen wrong after all! The poisoning incident was in the past. It was time to look forward!

Seeing their excitement, Xu Ke didn't burst their bubble. He turned to Hu Deyao and said, "Mister Hu, I've troubled you for so long. I've been meaning to thank you properly. I'm truly grateful."

At these words, Hu Deyao was immediately flattered. "Mister Xu, please, don't be so polite."

He really wanted to call him 'Young Master,' but that might expose the familial relationship between Xu Ke and Xu Zhentai, so Hu Deyao had to restrain himself and rephrase.

"No, I'm not being polite," Xu Ke shook his head. "I am being sincere."

Even if Hu Deyao was only helping him on Xu Zhentai's orders, gratitude shouldn't be based on motive, but on actions. Hu Deyao had saved him, saved Xu Yi, and now brought Xu Zhentai to the gymnasium to save him once more. These were life-saving acts of grace!