Time: 18:34:45 on May 2, 2025!
Location: Entrance of the Xia Family Manor!
"I'm sorry to trouble you with this matter, Uncle Zhang!" Xia Qianran said to Zhang Jinman.
At this moment, more than a dozen inspection vehicles were parked at the entrance of the Xia Family Manor.
Behind the inspection vehicle were three ambulances, their red and blue lights flashing, turning the area into a sea of red and blue.
There were thirteen assassins by the roadside, crouching on the ground with their hands behind their heads.
At the entrance of the manor, several members of the Xia Family were handcuffed, their faces filled with dejection.
Among them were Lin Ying, Xia Lan, and Lu Chen.
As for Xia Wanhao, Xia Yunuo, and the others, they watched Xia Qianran chatting Zhang Jinman inside the manor with complicated expressions.
The family dinner ended before it even began.
Originally, these uncles and elders were planning to cause trouble at this family dinner!
Especially Lin Ying, whose biological son Xia Hao and lover Xia Boundless have been arrested, has virtually no chance of being released.
Lin Ying wished she could tear Xia Qianran to pieces.
Those assassins outside the manor were actually hired by Lin Ying, and now they've all been captured; not one escaped.
Not only that, but they also showed absolutely no professional ethics. Not only did they not kill Xia Qianran, they also implicated her as the mastermind behind the scenes.
It's okay if you confess. At most, it's just a case of a failed hit-and-run. Find a good lawyer, get a ten- or eight-year sentence, then get a suspended sentence, pay some money or something, and you'll be out in no time.
However, the fact that some of these assassins were foreign spies changes the nature of the situation.
As for why Lu Chen was arrested, it had nothing to do with Xia Qianran and the others. This guy was guilty of economic crimes, and his arrest was purely coincidental.
As Xia Boundless's daughter, Xia Lan possesses a great deal of illicit assets and has repeatedly helped Xia Boundless sell confidential company information.
Given Guxia New Energy's current technological reserves, Xia Lan's actions constitute treason.
Like her father, Xia Boundless, she will likely face life imprisonment at best, and death at worst.
My life is over.
Within just two days, Xia Hao, Xia Boundless, Lin Ying, Xia Lan, and others were all crippled.
Xia Qianran's position in the Xia Family is now unshakeable.
For Xia Qianran, this could be considered a strategy of pacifying the internal situation before dealing with external threats.
"Don't talk about trouble or not. To be honest, it was our mistake that allowed these assassins to take advantage of the situation."
"To be honest, I should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, Wangtian Mountain, I, Uncle Zhang, would have lost my job."
"Not to mention the Death God Mercenary Corps, just thinking about it sends chills down my spine."
" Uncle Zhang, you're too kind. It was all just a coincidence!" Xia Qianran said with a smile.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Zhang Jinman took his leave.
Ling Yi and Su Mu came to Xia Qianran's side.
"How are you feeling?" Su Mu asked.
Xia Qianran shook her head. "It doesn't seem like it; it's probably because they didn't retain any memories."
"However, Uncle Zhang must have some suspicions about us as well. The incident at Wangtian Mountain could be attributed to coincidence, but explaining the shikigami mercenaries' situation as a coincidence is a bit far-fetched."
As it turns out, Ling Yi's ability to Sharing his abilities during the Simulation Rescue was synchronized with the real world.
Su Mu now not only possesses abilities, but also, like Xia Qianran, can retain the memories from the Simulation Rescue.
Well, to put it another way, it's a team-based Simulation Rescue.
If we consider the Simulation Rescue as a dungeon, Ling Yi now has two teammates who can team up with him.
Ling Yi frowned. Sharing abilities, perhaps? Worried about exposing himself, Ling Yi didn't want to stand in the spotlight.
But among him, Xia Qianran, and Su Mu, there are only so many things they can do and so many people they can save.
"Honey, Mumu, I have some ideas. Let's go find a room and discuss them in detail."
As Xia Qianran spoke, she took Ling Yi's arm and they returned to the Xia Family manor.
As she passed Xia Wanhao and the others, Xia Qianran's expression returned to its icy demeanor. "From this day forward, Ling Yi is my husband, Xia Qianran's husband, whether at home or outside..."
Xia Qianran glanced at everyone. "If I hear anyone gossiping behind my back, don't blame me for being Emotionless."
" Qianran..." Xia Wanhao wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Xia Qianran.
"Dad, I remember saying it so many times, Lu Chen is trash, but you always put this trash on the table at every family dinner."
Whether it's Xia Hao, Xia Boundless, or Xia Lan, Lu Chen, or Lin Ying, without Xia Wanhao's indulgence, how could so many things have come to this?
If it weren't for Ling Yi, Xia Qianran would probably have died the night before last.
Xia Qianran didn't believe Xia Wanhao could see these things.
To put it bluntly, they are unwilling to give up their shares and power, and want to use others to suppress Xia Qianran, and to control Xia Qianran as before.
He was still the supreme ruler of the Xia Family, whose word was law and no one dared to disobey him.
"From now on, I will support you and ensure you have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of your lives. You don't need to get involved in company affairs anymore."
After saying that, Xia Qianran led Ling Yi and Su Mu into the manor.
Once Ling Yi and the other two had walked a distance, Xia Wanhao suddenly slammed his cane down and muttered under his breath, "Unfilial daughter!"
But that's all. Right now, he's utterly helpless, consumed by impotent rage.
Xia Qianran has already secured his position. If they try to cause any more trouble, Xia Lan and Lin Ying will likely suffer the same fate.
In Xia Qianran's private room on the top floor of the Xia Family villa.
Ling Yi and the other two leaned against the sofa, with Xia Qianran next to Ling Yi and Su Mu next to Xia Qianran.
"Honey, you want to save people, save as many people as possible. The more people you save, the stronger your abilities will become."
"That's true!" Ling Yi nodded.
"My original plan was to see if I could leverage the power of the authorities to Sharing my abilities and get their help in rescuing people."
"But now it seems that this idea was a bit too Tianzhen."
"Your husband's goal is to stay behind the scenes, right?"
"Yes!" Ling Yi nodded.
"Honey, your perspective is still a bit narrow!"
Ling Yi said helplessly, "I'm just a deliveryman. I only see the clouds above, but not the people below!"
"You've got a whole repertoire of words. Actually, it's not difficult for you to go into hiding and still get the authorities to help you save people."
How so?
" Sharing capabilities with others doesn't require physical contact, right?"
"Yes, Sharing within a ten-meter range. Not only can the ability to Death Preview Sharing with the target, it can also strengthen the target's body."
Xia Qianran and Su Mu are in this situation now; not only can they see Death Preview, but their bodies have also been enhanced.
"If the distance exceeds ten meters, only the ability can Sharing; the target's body cannot be enhanced."
"Are there any distance restrictions for Sharing?"
"Probably not!" Ling Yi shook his head.
"That makes things easier. You just need to secretly Sharing your abilities with the officials."
Ling Yi was stunned. "Hey, how come I didn't think of such a simple method?"
At this moment, Su Mu added, " Qianran, Ling Yi, since we can Sharing abilities during the Simulation Rescue, why not secretly Sharing our abilities during the Simulation Rescue?"