Chapter 231: The Weight of the Seal

Seeing the dum-dum gun appear almost out of thin air in Yue Mingxuan’s hands, Tang Youyou’s expression twisted into something ugly.

She had calculated everything, planned for every possibility, yet never once had she imagined that the object would end up in Yue Mingxuan’s possession.

For a moment, she was rendered completely speechless.

However, Yue Mingxuan was not satisfied with stopping there.

He glanced at Tang Youyou and deliberately raised his voice as he said, “I came upon this item by pure chance. According to your own logic, doesn’t that mean I should assume the position of group leader?”

As long as Tang Youyou was brought to heel, the rest of the people would be easy to deal with.

Tang Youyou stared at Yue Mingxuan, the fury in her eyes impossible to conceal.

It was this very man, first he had stolen away the one she loved and now he was going to take the position of group leader from her as well.

At that thought, a sharp surge of killing intent flashed through her heart.

There was no need to wait for another day better to deal with him today.

With so many people present, no one would be able to fault her afterward.

Sensing the murderous intent radiating from Tang Youyou, Tang Lubao stepped forward two paces and placed Yue Mingxuan within the area he could control, shielding him before speaking. “Then please, Tang Youyou, honor the words you just spoke. The position of sect master…” He deliberately paused, then projected his voice with inner strength. “…belongs to the one who is capable.”

Seeing that the situation had turned unfavorable, the men in black clothes had already quietly withdrawn themselves from view, leaving only the leader standing at Tang Youyou’s side as her attendant.

When Tang Youyou remained silent for a long time, Tang Lubao began to feel a trace of impatience.

Had she admitted defeat cleanly just now, he might have still held a measure of respect for her.

But dragging things out like this was she trying to stall for time?

Compared to Tang Lubao, Yue Mingxuan was far calmer.

His original intention had only been to help his sister safeguard the position of group leader and to prevent it from being seized by outsiders.

Now that this goal had been achieved, how the rest of the matter unfolded was no longer within his concern.

After a long while, Tang Youyou finally spoke with a note of unwilling resignation. “This subordinate, Tang Youyou, pays her respects to Group Leader Yue.”

She could let him be proud for a few days.

Once he let down his guard, that would be the moment of his death.

With Tang Youyou taking the lead, the people of Piaoxiang Courtyard also began, one after another, to bow toward Yue Mingxuan.

Being “forced” into the position of sect master like this left Yue Mingxuan feeling rather awkward.

He turned to Tang Lubao and said softly, “Brother-in-law… I really didn’t do this on purpose.”

If Tang Lubao were to develop any resentment toward him over this, it would truly not be worth the loss.

Tang Lubao shook his head and said, “Mingxuan, Yue’er truly gave up far too much for the sake of Flying Opera Group. Now, being able to hand the group over to you through this opportunity, truth be told, the joy I feel outweighs any sense of loss. So you really don’t need to take it to heart.”

Hearing Tang Lubao say this, Yue Mingxuan felt a bit helpless.

No matter how he listened to it, the words sounded very much like Tang Lubao had casually dumped a heavy burden straight into his arms.

With the dust finally settled, Yue Mingxuan somehow ended up becoming the group leader of Flying Opera Group just like that.

As for the dum-dum gun in his possession, it was treated as his first “achievement” after taking office and was promptly placed into the group’s vault.

By the time he returned to his courtyard, Yue Mingxuan’s head was still spinning slightly.

From the very moment he accepted the position of sect master, countless major and minor matters had come piling onto him all at once.

If Tang Lubao had not been assisting him from the side, he would probably still be stuck in the council hall of Piaoxiang Courtyard even now.

He threw himself onto the bed and let out a long, heavy sigh.

Being a group leader was truly no easy task.

No wonder Tang Lubao had looked as though he were shedding a burden.

If Sister Bai had been dealing with this kind of pressure day after day, it really would have taken a toll on any relationship.

News of Yue Mingxuan assuming the position of group leader of Flying Opera Group was quickly delivered to everyone’s desks through the shadow guards.

Shang Qinghua looked at the report sent by the hidden agents and a pleasing curve lifted at the corner of his lips.

Now, even without relying on anyone else, Yue Mingxuan’s abilities and background were more than enough to protect himself.

Ever since taking over Flying Opera Group, Yue Mingxuan had turned into a spinning top that never stopped.

Only now did he clearly realize how unreasonable the group’s system was, no matter how big or small the matter, everything required the group leader’s personal approval.

In just three short days, Yue Mingxuan had visibly lost a great deal of weight.

Sui He saw it clearly and felt anxious on his behalf, yet had no idea how to help.

After dismissing the person in charge of managing the group’s potted plants, Yue Mingxuan took a deep gulp of strong tea.

He had not slept a single full night in days.

Flying Opera Group was truly far too troublesome.

While rubbing his throbbing temples, he began to seriously consider the feasibility of reforming the group’s internal system.

At that moment, a sudden knock sounded at the door.

Sui He who had been attending at his side stepped forward to open it.

Standing outside was an inner attendant who looked completely unfamiliar.

“Prince Yue,” the man said respectfully, “my master wishes to meet with you. May I ask if you have the time?”

Yue Mingxuan frowned as he looked at the man before him. “You should first tell me who your master is.”

The security of his courtyard was far too lax, how was it that just anyone could stroll in so openly?

The inner attendant said, “My master is Princess Xie Lianhua.”

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