The Playboy Bodyguard of the Beautiful CEO

Chapter 684 - 586: The Maid's Secret (Second Update)

At that moment, Yang Tian felt a surge of killing intent.

He extended his Divine Sense to explore, but only gave a cold smile.

Behind him, the old maid deliberately stepped back a few paces, now gazing at Yang Tian with eyes full of murderous intent.

"Old maid, what's wrong with you?"

Chen Shangzheng turned back and asked in confusion.

"It's nothing. I just remembered that the master instructed, if there's news about Yang Tian, I should notify him immediately. I think he should return within half a day!"

The old maid laughed.

"I already called the master on my way back."

Chen Shangzheng said as he invited Yang Tian to walk forward.

And the old maid followed closely behind.

Although the old maid's demeanor had returned to normal, Yang Tian was already clear that the old maid harbored hostility towards him, very likely arranged by the Corpse Demon.

At present, Yang Tian didn't declare anything but chose to observe changes quietly.

Soon, under the guidance of the old maid, Yang Tian and Chen Shangzheng arrived at the Chen Family's dining hall.

Along the way, both sides were lined with receptionists in bright red and luxurious attire. Inside the dining hall, Liang Lijun and Wu Yue, along with Ling Ying, were already seated there, talking and laughing. However, most of it was Wu Yue, a veteran in the business market, steering the atmosphere: "Grandma, although Yang Tian is a bit of a flirt, he's very good to both me and Ying. Although today's laws don't allow multiple wives, Ying and I are sisters, we won't mind these things, and we hope to assist Yang Tian in managing the Chen Family's affairs well!"

"Good, dear granddaughter-in-law, you speak well! The Chen Family needs young people like you. Once Tian is willing to take the position of the clan leader of the Chen Clan, I will let you manage the Chen family's affairs together. I believe in my granddaughter-in-law, already a powerful woman in the East Sea; once you take over the Chen family's affairs, it will only flourish further!"

Liang Lijun smiled and said.

"That's certain!"

Wu Yue gave a sweet smile.

Seeing this, Yang Tian's eyes were full of helplessness.

He naturally knew what Wu Yue had in mind.

If Wu Yue were allowed to take over the Chen family's business empire, it wouldn't be long before she renamed it her Yueyue Group!

"Ahem!"

Yang Tian deliberately coughed.

Immediately, Wu Yue and Liang Lijun noticed Yang Tian.

"Tian, you're here? Come, sit beside me!"

Wu Yue came up, holding Yang Tian's hand, very affectionately.

Yang Tian knew clearly that this was Wu Yue's act, aiming to show affection in front of Madam Chen.

Only this way, would Wu Yue gain Madam Chen's attention and thereby take control of the Chen family's business empire.

Thinking of this, Yang Tian felt a bit displeased.

He suddenly reached out and secretly pinched Wu Yue's slender waist.

"You..."

Wu Yue turned her head, glaring intently at Yang Tian.

Yang Tian chuckled inwardly, channeling his Spiritual Breath, and pinched again, the feeling was firm and very comfortable.

Wu Yue wasn't foolish; she quickly understood this was Yang Tian's punishment for her.

But catching a glance at Madam Chen, she still had to maintain a close demeanor, leaning against Yang Tian, clutching his arm, pretending to be a dependent little bird.

"President Wu, let's sit down first..."

Yang Tian said.

Taking advantage of an unnoticed moment, he reached out and pinched Wu Yue's buttocks.

The sensation was even more stimulating.

"Yang Tian, you..."

Wu Yue was about to sit when she felt Yang Tian's hand pinching her buttocks. Instinctively, she stood up, glaring angrily at Yang Tian.

"President Wu, what's wrong?"

Yang Tian asked knowingly.

Not only Yang Tian, but even Madam Chen and Chen Shangzheng turned their gazes towards Wu Yue.

In an instant, Wu Yue couldn't flare up, only cursing Yang Tian inwardly. On the surface, she still fondly smiled at Yang Tian, and only after Yang Tian sat down did she take her seat.

"Everyone's here, old maid, serve the dishes..."

Madam Chen instructed.

The old maid quickly ordered the attendants to bring in the dishes, each of which, after the previous food poisoning incident at the hotel, had to be carefully screened to ensure there were no toxins before they could be served.

During this time, Yang Tian kept observing the old maid.

Although he felt a surge of killing intent from her, he didn't detect any Demon Breath.

If the old maid were controlled by a Corpse Demon, she should have a Demon Heart.

And within her, there should be corresponding Demon Breath.

But on her, Yang Tian couldn't sense any fluctuations of Demon Breath.

So this point puzzled Yang Tian a bit.

"Tian, let's have a drink!"

With festivity in the air, Chen Shangzheng, holding his wine glass, stood up.

Yang Tian picked up his glass, drained it in one, and after setting it down, said, "I'm here primarily for the Chen family's safety. The Corpse Demons have reached the Capital City, but their delay in action surely has a reason, all of which requires us to heighten our vigilance."

"Tian, if you'd come back to the Chen family, with you at the helm, I'm sure there would be no danger!"

Madam Chen said sincerely.

"Tian, you surely understand, all three Chen young masters met with misfortune, the Chen family's lineage has stopped here, and once your grandfather passes away, I'm afraid the Chen family will fall apart. Relying solely on me, there's no way for me to manage the Chen family, and my two older brothers are eager to see chaos so they can divide control of the Chen family!"

Chen Shangzheng said.

"You mean Chen Shangfu and Chen Shangliang?"

Yang Tian asked.

"Yes, my two unworthy descendants. If you don't take over the Chen family's affairs, your two uncles will find ways to divide the Chen family, and a family with centuries of history will be destroyed in an instant!"

Madam Chen said with considerable helplessness.

"I've heard of Chen Shangfu and Chen Shangliang; I dealt with them in the East Sea before and know their character. If they have ambition, they would definitely split the Chen family!"

Wu Yue also added a comment.

"Right now, the most important thing is to find a successor! My three sons aren't eligible to directly inherit the Chen family's business empire. After all, they all lack heirs, and the Chen family should be inherited by the most thriving branch!" Madam Chen sincerely looked at Yang Tian: "Tian, now that you're back, don't leave anymore. The Chen family needs you!"

Yang Tian's face remained silent, he poured himself a cup of sake, raised his glass to everyone, and then drained it again.

The banquet table fell into a brief awkward silence.

"Haha, Mom, we can't pressure Tian, everything has to go step by step!"

Chen Shangzheng laughed to break the tension.

"We'll discuss this slowly once the master returns..."

Madam Chen said.

The banquet lasted for half an hour, and finally, Yang Tian stood up: "Madam Chen, I'm just getting here, so I'd like the old maid to show me to my room so I can familiarize myself with the surroundings."

"That's right, the old maid should indeed show you around and let you get familiar with the place!"

Madam Chen waved her hand, gesturing for the old maid to lead Yang Tian to his room.

All along the way, the old maid continuously said to Yang Tian: "Young master, the Chen family really needs you; we hope you can come back…"

Yang Tian remained silent, and when they entered You Garden, Yang Tian suddenly made his move.

"Young master, what are you doing?"

The old maid's expression changed drastically.

"Stop pretending!"

Yang Tian thrust the Holy Sword towards the old maid's throat.

However, his speed wasn't very fast.

If the old maid was sent by the Corpse Demon, she would definitely be able to avoid it.

And just as the Holy Sword approached, a hint of malevolence flared in the old maid's eyes as she dodged forward, avoiding Yang Tian's attack, making Yang Tian give a cold smile: "You weren't sent by the Corpse Demon; you're just an ordinary cultivator! But why do I see killing intent in your eyes? Did you enter the Chen family just to wait for me to appear?"

"Hmph!" the old maid said coldly: "Yang Tian, the truth be told, there's no need to hide it anymore; you're right. I've been in the Chen family since I was a teenager, determined to end the Chen family line, and it was I who killed your father, Chen Zheng, on Spirit Lake all those years ago!"