Lin Chen asked doubtfully, "I killed the assassin and ruined their plan. Are they really not going to retaliate?"
Xu Guofeng said, "Most likely not. Powerful forces are involved in all sorts of matters, and countless plans get ruined every year. If they retaliated every time, they'd make enemies of the whole world."
"If they went crazy with revenge over every little thing, what would the other forces think? They'd definitely worry about being targeted too."
Lin Chen nodded slightly.
Xu Guofeng said, "For it to be wrapped up within a month, it's most likely an internal family power struggle. Causing trouble for the family would be a mark against them."
"Small forces and small families are quick to hold grudges, but what major forces and great families care about most is profit."
"You were only dragged into this by accident."
"Don't worry too much."
"I'm not worried about myself," Lin Chen said. "You and Aunt Yang are in the United States. I'm worried that you might run into trouble."
Xu Guofeng smiled.
"Then there's even less reason for you to worry about us. There's an unspoken understanding among wealthy people. If they killed us, other than getting themselves into a mess, what would they gain?"
"Everyone is part of the same circle. If you don't follow the rules, everyone else in that circle will keep shutting you out."
"So many wealthy people have been driven into bankruptcy. How many have you seen killed over something like that?"
Lin Chen thought about it. It was indeed extremely rare.
There were countless bankruptcies, but wealthy people being murdered was exceedingly rare.
"Uncle Xu, let's still be as careful as possible."
Xu Guofeng nodded. "Don't worry. I hired bodyguards, and they're from the strongest Security Company in the United States. If anything