Chapter 790: Chapter 789 A New Era
Of course, Yang Fei was definitely happy deep inside that the Divine Continent had so smoothly restored its unity and harmony.
The reason he felt a sense of loss was that he hadn’t been able to make a contribution to this significant event, hadn’t been able to help Qin Yanyang.
What mattered more was that he hadn’t taken this opportunity to leave a deep impression in Qin Yanyang’s heart, and make her feel grateful to him, thus forgiving him for that little mistake.
Yes, just a little mistake.
Even up to now, Yang Fei still believed that what happened with Tong Yunshu was just a minor error, not something unforgivable.
Now that the Divine Continent was unified and the Qin Family had absolute control over it, Yang Fei feared that, given Qin Yanyang’s personality, she would be focused on her career and it would be even harder for her to forgive him.
A chill ran through Yang Fei’s heart as he realized he had missed this chance and didn’t know when another opportunity to seek Qin Yanyang’s forgiveness would come.
After repeated confirmations from Qin Huai’an, Yang Fei, Xu Jian, and Wang Lei acknowledged the fact that the Divine Continent had been restored to unity.
Xu Jian and Wang Lei looked at Yang Fei. During their unrelenting journey back to the Divine Continent, Yang Fei had discussed with them the opportunity to seek Qin Yanyang’s forgiveness. Both thought that if they could accomplish this, Qin Yanyang would certainly be grateful to him. Adding to that, the couple’s deep affections for each other meant that Yang Fei, if he was shameless enough to be persistent, would eventually earn her forgiveness.
Now he had missed a golden opportunity.
Although Qin Huai’an was advanced in years, as someone who had been through it himself, he understood matters of the heart very well. Noticing Yang Fei’s downcast expression, he paused, then quickly understood what Yang Fei was thinking and chuckled to himself. Qin Huai’an was very satisfied and approved of Yang Fei’s single-minded desire to win over his granddaughter and reconcile as husband and wife.
As a man, he was more forgiving of Yang Fei’s mistake, but he also knew his granddaughter’s stubborn temperament. Seeing Yang Fei’s current state, he patted Yang Fei’s shoulder and encouraged him, "Don’t give up. I believe your feelings for Yanyang are real, and she has definitely developed genuine feelings for you too. With her character, she will only fall for one man in her lifetime, so you still have a chance."
Yang Fei felt much better upon hearing that and was also somewhat touched. Looking at Qin Huai’an, he said, "Thank you, Grandpa. I indeed did something wrong to Yanyang and hurt her. You can still forgive me, and I... I really appreciate it."
Qin Huai’an said, "The matter with that Miss Tong... wasn’t entirely your fault. Besides, when you married Yanyang, there had been no real marital relationship, let alone marital feelings. If we were to nitpick, your fault lies in hiding the truth from her."
Yang Fei’s mouth twitched.
Xu Jian’s and Wang Lei’s facial muscles also twitched, and they turned their heads to the side, pretending to look elsewhere.
How could this kid not have hidden it?
He coveted what was in the pot while eating from the bowl, not wanting to let go of what was in the bowl, and even more so, not wanting to give up what was in the pot.
If he hadn’t kept it a secret, would he have ended up with Qin Yanyang from the pot?
All men understand.
Seeing Yang Fei’s expression, Qin Huai’an seemed to realize the crux of the issue and couldn’t help but snort coldly.
Men knew men.
Qin Huai’an was also popular with women in his youth.
The only difference was that he had been able to resolve such issues quite well.
Of course, times were different. Women back then were not as independent deep down as they are now.
And Yang Fei was just too lucky, having met the haughty Miss Qin of his family.
This matter... well, it’s better to let the young people figure it out themselves.
Given these thoughts, Qin Huai’an shifted his tone and said, "Did you come out just to discuss a suitable plan with us and then inform the people of the Hidden Sect?"
Yang Fei nodded and said, "Exactly. We must settle this matter quickly, or else those strong-willed and hot-tempered individuals from the Hidden Sect will become impatient. Once they all emerge without restraint, I’m afraid there will be a huge conflict with the secular laws."
Qin Huai’an’s expression grew solemn as he said, "Hmm, those people are used to being free and unrestrained; suddenly expecting them to comply with secular laws will be difficult. Moreover, with millions in the Hidden Sect, if they were all to come out at once, it would cause a massive shock to the entire Divine Continent. One wrong move and disaster could arise from within, causing the collapse of the Divine Continent. This threat is no less significant than an invasion by foreign forces."
"That’s right," Xu Jian said. "We must finalize this as soon as possible. I think we should first grant them lenient conditions, then find a relatively isolated place to settle the millions from the Hidden Sect. We shouldn’t let them have extensive contact with the outside world just yet. There needs to be a suitable transition and buffer period, allowing the common people to become aware of their existence and the Martial Artists of the Hidden Sect to better understand the secular laws and rules, merging them gradually."
Wang Lei slowly nodded, "Senior Xu is right."
Yang Fei also thought Xu Jian’s proposal was quite reasonable, and he looked at Qin Huai’an.
Qin Huai’an said, "This matter isn’t something I can decide alone. Therefore, I’ll immediately hold a video conference with the other senior leaders to draft a plan as soon as possible."
Having said that, he was about to attend to his duties when Yang Fei couldn’t help but ask, "Grandfather, what about those people from before?"
Xu Jian and Wang Lei also looked expectantly at Qin Huai’an.
Xu Jian was now in Duanmu Cheng’s body, with a wife and children. This man, whose actual age was over a hundred and thirty, had developed a certain special affection for his wife, Mu Sujing.
And Wang Lei, as for him, Qi Hongshao was his betrothed wife, selected by their parents since childhood. They had reunited during a time of crisis, and after experiencing countless life-and-death situations together, their love had grown strong. Now, having been apart for a few days, he felt a longing as if it had been three autumns.
Qin Huai’an glanced at Yang Fei, snorted, and said, "Are you sure you want to see her?"
Yang Fei, bracing himself, said, "I’m sorry, Grandfather. Although it might upset you, I can’t lie to you—I can’t just ignore Tong Yunshu."
Qin Huai’an chuckled coldly, "The sentimental and honorable indeed, but this will likely make things even more difficult with Yanyang in the future."
Yang Fei’s heart sank, realizing that Qin Huai’an’s reminder was apt, but he couldn’t give up on Tong Yunshu.
He, Yang Fei, would not let go of either of these good women.
Regarding his career, Yang Fei had no great ambition; perhaps not giving up on Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu was his biggest ambition and determination as a man.
Qin Huai’an called his aide-de-camp and had him take Yang Fei and the other two to the place where Tong Yunshu, Qi Hongshao, and those from the Hidden Sect who had been escorted out last time were staying.
These people were temporarily stationed at a special base on Kunlun Mountain, and military tents served as their temporary residence.
Yang Fei went straight to Tong Yunshu’s personal tent.
As for Wang Lei and Xu Jian, of course, they sought their own women.
Seeing Yang Fei return safe and sound eased Tong Yunshu’s hanging worries.
On the other hand, after returning to the headquarters, Qin Huai’an immediately contacted Imperial City, and all the senior leaders holding critical positions dropped their work to hold a teleconference.
Qin Yanyang and Ning Shucheng were notably present.
Typically, such matters would be discussed by the more civilian-oriented leaders, but now, almost all were military leaders.
This also signified that the Divine Continent had entered a special era where the military governed all.
Almost all the major powers around the world had entered this special era; the entire Earth had stepped into a new realm.