Inside the car.
Seeing how eager Lian Youming was to set off overseas, Yang Lian considered for a moment before asking, "Would you like to go back and see Lingyun?" After all, this journey was unlike the previous ones.
Whatever storms they stirred up at home, there was always someone stronger to shoulder the burden. But once they ventured abroad, enemies would surround them, wolves would swarm the tiger, and martial fighters from the old era would roam unchecked. One careless move, and they might never return.
Lian Youming was wiping his sword. At her words, his hand paused and his breathing caught, but he soon smiled and shook his head. "Forget it. Once I've dealt with all these loose ends, I'll spend some proper time with her and the child."
Seeing this, Yang Lian said no more on the subject. Instead, she changed tack and said solemnly, "In that case, I'll take you somewhere!"
Ten-odd minutes later.
When the car stopped, Lian Youming stared at the sprawling Western-style estate before him, his mouth falling open in bewilderment.
"Where is this?"
"This is what Boss Du left you."
Dressed in a long blue gown, Yang Lian held a handkerchief, her tone as unhurried as ever.
"To be precise, he left it to the head of the Green Gang. The rest includes some land deeds and properties in Shanghai, as well as several residences in Four-Nine City. There are also some businesses in Hong Kong, which A-Lian manages. Back when Boss Du ruled Shanghai and commanded both the underworld and the authorities, he poured most of his holdings into that mighty tide. With those overseas taking a considerable share as well, there isn't much left."
Lian Youming looked around a few times and could not help clicking his tongue. "Damn, so