“Uncle Two!” Ye Wanwan politely greeted.
This old man, who bore a striking resemblance to her grandfather, was her grandfather’s younger brother.
As they sat down, the dignified old man with white hair and a youthful face spoke in a deep voice, “Your grandfather acted stubbornly when he took you away all those years ago. You’ve had a tough time outside, but it’s time for you to shoulder this responsibility now.”
Years ago, the former head of the Nie family, Ye Wanwan’s grandfather, had left the family due to his dissatisfaction with his daughter marrying into the rival Ling family. This was a taboo topic within the Nie family, so the old man only looked melancholic and didn’t dwell on it, offering some encouragement to Ye Wanwan.
“It’s good that Miss Ye has returned safely. I believe that under Miss Ye’s leadership, the Nie family will thrive,” another senior member chimed in.
The family meeting quickly concluded, and after making arrangements, the Nie family head and his wife left the city for Jincheng two days later.
With her parents away, Ye Wanwan took the opportunity to send her younger brother, Tangtang, to spend a few days with Sì Yèhán, believing it was the quickest way to strengthen their bond.
Subsequently, Ye Wanwan focused on learning how to manage family affairs from the senior uncles.
Fortunately, she had already spent a considerable amount of time learning alongside Sì Yèhán during their time in Huaguo, so she found it relatively smooth to handle these responsibilities.
On the other hand, Nie Linglong continued her efforts to uncover the hidden forces behind her.
…
Late at night, in a secluded estate on the outskirts.
A black-clad elderly man stepped out from a secret chamber, his face dark as he looked at Nie Linglong, who was playing chess on the sofa. “How is everything going on the Nie family’s side?”
Nie Linglong wore a determined expression. “Everything is within my control.”
The black-clad man snorted. “I don’t think so. The real Nie Wuyou has returned to the Nie family and gained considerable trust. She even acts as the acting family head now.”
Nie Linglong’s expression turned disdainful. “You overestimate her. She’s nothing more than a waste. As far as I know, her martial strength has significantly declined, not even reaching thirty or forty percent of her former self.”
The black-clad man was taken aback. “Is that true?”
In the Independent State, where firearms were prohibited, martial strength was highly regarded, representing everything.
Someone like Nie Wuyou, a killing machine in human form, could take on more than half of their top experts alone. No one dared to provoke such an existence.
If Nie Wuyou’s martial strength had indeed declined significantly, she might not even qualify to be the Nie family head.
In the Independent State, strength was paramount, and among the four major families, the Nie family was known for its martial prowess. The former head of the Nie family had been one of the top experts in the Independent State. Martial strength was crucial for the family head.
Nie Linglong placed a black chess piece on the board, capturing all the white pieces, and a sly smile formed on her lips. “Rest assured, the position of the Nie family head will undoubtedly be mine.”
“Good. It’s better that way.”
…
A few days later, Ye Wanwan accompanied a group of family elders and executives to inspect a property owned by the Nie family.
Nie Linglong was also in the same car, diligently serving as a secretary, reporting her work to Ye Wanwan. These days, she had been exceptionally well-behaved, to the point where Ye Wanwan couldn’t find any faults.