After a moment, Liu Yuan's complexion gradually recovered, and he tried to put on a nonchalant expression.
"I still have great value to your uncle. Although my mission failed, he won't lay a hand on me," Liu Yuan said.
"You have no value left, so stop deceiving yourself!" Jiang Yi sneered and replied.
Liu Yuan maintained a calm facade, but fear began to creep into his heart.
"Jiang Yi, don't get cocky!" Liu Yuan grumbled.
"Liu Yuan, I don't even consider you a significant player. If it weren't for the fact that you are Dongfang Mei's maternal uncle, I would have dealt with you long ago!" Jiang Yi said sternly.
"I'm giving you one last chance. Get out of the capital immediately and don't let me see you again. Otherwise, I won't hold back!"
Jiang Yi's patience had its limits.
Jiang Yi had spared Liu Yuan multiple times when he caused trouble.
If it happened again, Jiang Yi would not show any leniency.
"Jiang Yi, the capital isn't your backyard. What right do you have to drive me out?" Liu Yuan was clearly displeased.
Just as Jiang Yi was about to speak, Dongfang Mei emerged from the villa.
"I heard everything you just said!"
Dongfang Mei glanced at Jiang Yi, then her gaze fell upon Liu Yuan. "You are not worthy of being my uncle. For the meager benefits given by Jiang Yi's uncle, you have stooped to such despicable acts!"
"Our Dongfang family has treated you well, but your actions are deeply disappointing! From now on, you are no longer my uncle!"
Liu Yuan appeared unfazed.
"Also, my mother asked me to tell you that she is also severing ties with you. My mother has no further relationship with you!" Dongfang Mei added.
"What's so great about you? I've long wanted to cut ties with you! Sooner or later, I'll make you beg me on your knees. If you don't believe me, just wait and see!"
With that, Liu Yuan turned and left.
Jiang Yi took a deep breath.
Liu Yuan was always a troublemaker.
If this person wasn't dealt with, who knew what kind of trouble he would stir up in the future.
Dongfang Mei sensed Jiang Yi's thoughts and said, "I know you want to eliminate him, but he is my maternal uncle, after all. Give him another chance."
"Alright!"
Jiang Yi agreed.
In fact, Jiang Yi had also intended to give Liu Yuan another chance.
If Liu Yuan remained unrepentant, he would not hesitate any further.
"My mother cooked for you today and made a lot of delicious food. Let's go inside!" Dongfang Mei said, linking her arm with Jiang Yi's, and they entered the villa.
By the time dinner was over, it was around eight in the evening.
Jiang Yi did not linger and left the Dongfang residence with Dongfang Mei.
Once in the car, Jiang Yi asked Dongfang Mei as he drove, "As the head of the Dongfang family, you must have many matters to attend to. You don't need to accompany me every day; handling important matters should be the priority now!"
"There's nothing significant to handle for the Dongfang family!" Dongfang Mei replied. "The only current issue is dealing with Ye Yanran. Ye Yanran seems to have gone mad, mobilizing the entire Xiao family's resources to target our Dongfang family's companies!"
"Her targeting Tiansheng Group is just a facade; her true objective is our Dongfang family!"
Hearing this, Jiang Yi's brow furrowed slightly.
"It must be because I stole you away that she's seeking such desperate revenge, but I don't regret it!" Dongfang Mei said. "She abandoned you before; she has no right to be with you now."
Jiang Yi remained silent.
Although Dongfang Mei did not voice it, Jiang Yi knew in his heart that Dongfang Mei was facing a significant problem.
Ye Yanran was quite capable, and if the Dongfang family did not take this seriously, the consequences could be dire.
"You should prioritize handling the Dongfang family's affairs first! We'll have plenty of time to spend together later. Resolving the Dongfang family's issues is the most pressing matter right now!" Jiang Yi advised.
Dongfang Mei nodded.
Upon returning home, Jiang Yi began calling Ma Bai and the others, hoping for good news.
However, they had found no leads whatsoever.
Jiang Yi was deeply worried about Xiao Xin.
"You don't need to worry too much. We will definitely find Xiao Xin. Our Dongfang family's intelligence network spans the entire capital. As soon as the kidnappers reveal themselves, I will receive the news immediately!" Dongfang Mei said reassuringly.
"I'm very worried!" Jiang Yi took a deep breath.
Just then, Li Ping and Shen Lu returned.
Li Ping's expression was quite grim.
"What happened?" Jiang Yi asked.
"Several companies that were collaborating with our Tiansheng Group have successively canceled their partnerships today. I sent people to investigate, and they discovered that this was all pre-arranged. This is all Ye Yanran's doing!" Li Ping stated.
Jiang Yi was taken aback, not expecting it to be Ye Yanran again.
Jiang Yi suspected that Ye Yanran's objective was not merely revenge; she must have other motives.
"What is the extent of the loss to Tiansheng Group this time?" Jiang Yi inquired.
"It's not really a loss!" Li Ping replied. "There are countless companies eager to collaborate with Tiansheng Group. With just a word from us, many companies would come begging for partnerships."
"The reason I'm upset is that Ye Yanran's actions are simply infuriating!"
"Since there's no significant loss, don't dwell on it too much. Ye Yanran's tactics are underhanded and nothing more than petty harassment!" Jiang Yi remarked.
"That won't do!" Li Ping countered. "Ye Yanran is deliberately causing trouble. If we pretend not to notice, she'll become even more brazen, and others will follow suit, thinking Tiansheng Group is easy to bully!"
"As I said, no matter who it is, if they try to cause trouble for Tiansheng Group, I will not let them off!"
Jiang Yi remained silent.
His mother seemed intent on taking action.
With Ye Yanran's limited capabilities, she was no match for his mother.
"Ye Yanran's target is not actually Tiansheng Group, but our Dongfang family! Her causing trouble for Tiansheng Group is merely a diversion, a way to intentionally shift everyone's attention," Dongfang Mei explained, then proceeded to outline the Dongfang family's current predicament.
"Then what do you plan to do?" Li Ping asked.
"Our Dongfang family is certainly not to be bullied. Since Ye Yanran wants to target us, I will naturally not let her get away with it!" Dongfang Mei stated.
"It might not be enough for your Dongfang family alone to deal with Ye Yanran," Li Ping said, looking at Dongfang Mei. "Don't worry, Tiansheng Group will not stand idly by. We are family now, and your Dongfang family's issues are our Tiansheng Group's issues."
"I'd like to see just how capable that Ye Yanran is!"
Li Ping was prepared to join forces with the Dongfang family.
Hearing this, Dongfang Mei felt a sense of relief.