We moved to Golden Courtyard

"By the time you recover, ET will be almost capable of standing up to you TX." Xu Qi's lips always held a cold smile.

"And you seem to have missed one point: the Hounds have been notorious in the industry for so many years, you know perfectly well whether they've been honest or dishonest..."

You're saying I've gotten my hands on such confidential information? What if my phone suddenly contains something that could land you in jail...? You know, I have no bottom line when it comes to doing things, so please be aware.”

At this moment, Xu Houde's face truly turned deathly pale...

"Give me the transfer agreement for Xilin. I don't want to say it a second time."

844. Right now... all I want is to go home.

Looking at the contract in hand, Qian Jie couldn't resist his curiosity and glanced at Xu Qi beside him.

Perhaps someone like him, whose mind is filled with nothing but fighting, would never understand how someone can subdue another without resorting to violence.

Look at Xu Houde's face, it's so white it's completely bloodless. He's obviously been terrified by Xu Qi. How dare he call himself an elder?

Why didn't you at least put up a fight?

Does that give me a reason to beat you up?

Qianjie couldn't understand it, but he could see the source of a person's aura.

Although the two were about the same height, just now, Xu Qi seemed like a giant standing on the ceiling of the conference room, looking down at Xu Houde, who was only the size of a mouse, as he spoke.

A complete and utter crushing defeat.

At that moment, in the HR manager's office, Xu Houde reluctantly handed the transfer agreement to Xu Qi.

Although, as he said, the agreement has no legal effect whatsoever, it's still better to keep it in hand to prevent them from going back on their word.

Xu Qi glanced at Xu Houde at that moment.

"Uncle, please refrain from doing such disgusting things next time. No matter what, we are related, don't you think it's embarrassing to make such a scene?"

Xu Houde felt like he was grinding his back teeth to powder.

This condescending tone, as if lecturing a junior, was actually used between a nephew and an uncle... truly a reversal of the natural order.

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm actually quite filial. If my dad knew, he'd probably say I don't respect my elders, which would be really annoying."

Actually, it won't happen anymore.

The two elders are now free to roam as they please, completely at his mercy.

“Xu Qi, I know you still remember that New Year’s Day incident. I also know that you don’t care about your relatives. The so-called family concept is worthless to you. You only recognize the kindness others have shown you.”

For Xu Qi to say such things, it has to be said that he must think highly of Xu Houde.

Because what he said is absolutely right.

Xu Qi doesn't acknowledge his own relatives; he only acknowledges the good qualities of others.

In Xu Qi's eyes, all his extended family members, regardless of their relationship, were no different from strangers. But he remembered the good things others had done for him.

Unfortunately, Xu Qi has had little contact with these relatives since childhood.

Because in his view... it's troublesome.

Xu Houde was able to figure out his thoughts after only a few meetings, which is quite impressive... He really has a knack for judging people.

No wonder he became the HR manager at Tencent.

"However, I still want to remind you—don't get too cocky...you didn't find out about our deal with Sirin through normal means, did you?"

Xu Qi narrowed his eyes slightly.

He remembered the guy who had texted him.

So who exactly is it? Why were they able to bid on this contract, and what was their purpose in sending the message to them?

Although Xu Houde was practically trampled under his feet, he still clung to the last shred of dignity, trying to salvage one last bit of self-respect.

"You're just being used by others!"

……

Xu Qi stopped walking out. He turned around, looked at the old man whose back was almost too hunched, and slowly said.

"Perhaps you're right, I was just used as a pawn... but I'm happy to be that pawn. I've said it before, I only want Celine."

I don't care about other people's schemes, and I certainly don't care about yours. Each of you treats Sirin as a tool to attack your opponents and gain benefits.

I'm sorry, and it's also disgusting... I almost did that myself. Thankfully, your actions made me pull back from the brink.

She's just a little girl, a girl who just wants to draw! When have you ever considered her feelings? When have you ever thought to ask her what she thinks?

So I don't care anymore... I don't care whether what I did today was right or wrong, and I don't care what kind of backlash I will get from you after I finish what I did today.

I don't care about any of that... Right now, there's only one thing on my mind, do you want to guess what it is?

Xu Houde looked at Xu Qi with incomprehension.

"What is it?"

Look at that bewildered look in his eyes. He probably didn't hear a single word of what Xu Qi just said, because in his world, aren't people just tools?

Even he himself was nothing more than a tool.

This is what HR does...

Fortunately, Xu Qi only wanted to say what was on his mind; he didn't expect his uncle to understand or change anything.

"I've emphasized this countless times since I joined your company..."

Xu Qi stepped forward and grabbed Xu Houde by the neck, pulling him close. His large hand was like an iron clamp, and no matter how Xu Houde resisted or tried to pry it open, it was to no avail.

He struggled to breathe, his face contorted in pain, and a hint of fear flickered in his eyes.

Everyone is afraid of madmen because you don't know where their bottom line is.

"I only want Celine... I just want to provide her with a quiet environment to paint, and I don't want to consider anything else."

Xu Qi let go of her hand.

Xu Houde knelt on the ground, one hand supporting himself on the ground, the other touching his neck, breathing in the fresh air deeply.

Just now... he even had the illusion that he was going to be killed!

Madman...madman!

Xu Qi stopped looking at the other man; after all, there was really nothing left to talk about between him and his uncle. But from now on…

Xu Houde might even wake up in fright if he dreams of Xu Qi in the middle of the night.

There's probably no one else like them with such a strained relationship between uncle and nephew.

As they walked out of TX, Qianjie couldn't help but ask, "If I had given you the opportunity, would you... really have killed him just now?"

"How could that be?" Xu Qi chuckled. "I'm not some kind of demon."

is it?

"And why would you have such a question? Although I... have indeed killed people. There are probably dozens of armored vehicle pilots that I shot down in the skies above Guangcheng."

But I hate that feeling—the feeling of having my life taken away. I'd rather think about how to save people, how to help people.

Qianjie shook his head and walked forward on his own.

"Am I wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong. Where are you going next?"

Xu Qi looked at the clear blue sky outside, thought for a moment, and suddenly said, "I think I know who sent me the text message."

"Huh?" Qianjie scratched his head—is this what a smart person is like?

Xu Qi looked somewhat dejected and disappointed.

“Let’s go back to the courtyard and tell Sirin I’ll go see her tomorrow, but right now… I just want to go home first.”

845. Home is wherever my wife is.

In the car, Qian Jie glanced at Xu Qi, who was sitting in the driver's seat and remained silent. He then took out his phone from his pocket and opened the Golden Courtyard group chat that he had been paying special attention to.

The number of people in the group chat is increasing. Before, there were only 14 people including Xu Qi, but now...

Forget it, I don't want to count the thousands of tribulations anymore.

In short, Qianjie sent out a message.

[The End of the World!]: Xu Qi is home.

A brief message was sent, without tagging any members or providing any further details.

Xu Qi felt his phone vibrate and, recalling Qian Jie's actions earlier, couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Jie, what was posted in the group chat? Some kind of lewd picture?"

Qianjie pursed his lips, just about to speak.

Unlike you, who's always trembling with fear, I suddenly realized that my phone in my pocket was about to explode!

This means that countless messages are currently flooding into Qianjie's account.

So many people are messaging you, you must be very popular, right? Qianjie?

Qianjie had never witnessed such a spectacle in his life! He knew without a doubt that Xu Qi's women were frantically messaging him, asking what was going on.

Qianjie suddenly had an urge to throw his phone away.

When Xu Qi returned to the Golden Courtyard, he thought there wouldn't be many people at home, at most just Wilvie and Mebius, the two reclusive girls who always stayed in the laboratory.

But the result...

"You're back? Are you hot? Here, take off your coat."

Mei stepped forward and, like any virtuous wife, gently removed her husband's coat and hung it on a hanger nearby.

Then, I prepared slippers for Xu Qi that she would use at home.

This made Qianjie, who came in later but had to do everything himself, scratch his head – is this how you show affection?

Xu Qi was already in a slightly surprised state when he saw Mei.

"Mei, you weren't here today..."

"I skipped my morning class and called a taxi back."

Mei led Xu Qi to sit on the sofa. His virtuous wife had already prepared some food to replenish Xu Qi's energy after a long day of work.

"Why are you doing this to yourself..."

"I'm worried about you."

……

In one sentence, Xu Qi was effectively silenced from saying anything further.

Worried, Xu Qi rushed back to take care of Mei. He wanted to give all his love to her, but Mei had already given all her love to Xu Qi.

The two looked at each other, and in just one glance, it seemed as if they had already exchanged a great deal of information.

Qianjie, who had also returned home, glanced at the two of them and quickly retreated to his room. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, the goosebumps all over his body would become unbearable.

"Master, Madam, the tea is ready."

Holding a pot of tea, Rita's slightly teasing voice made Mei roll her eyes and say, "Rita, what time is it and you're still joking with me?"

Rita pursed her lips, poured Xu Qi a full cup of tea, and then sat down on the other side of Xu Qi.

The two women were standing close to Xu Qi at the moment. In the past, he would probably have already pulled them into his arms and teased them.

But right now, Xu Qi is just sitting quietly in the middle.

He stared blankly at the tea in front of him, lost in thought.

A hint of worry flickered in Rita's eyes; it seemed her decision to drive back first was the right one.

At that moment, the door suddenly opened, and Eden walked in with Fu Hua, her apprentice, and Rin.

Without much hesitation, her older sister asked directly, "What's wrong? You look so troubled. What happened?"