Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 819 - 859: Thinking in the Same Direction

Chapter 819: Chapter 859: Thinking in the Same Direction

Su Mengxin and Ning Xin’er were both from prominent families in the Capital City, while Ye Yunzhu’s family was a major clan in the province. Su Mengxin and Ye Yunzhu had contributed a lot to their families and harbored deep feelings for their familial legacies.

Ning Xin’er, however, was not so fond of her family; the rebellious girl had always found certain practices within her family disagreeable.

But now that they were about to establish the Li family, all three girls felt an unexplainable excitement—even Ning Xin’er was filled with anticipation.

Forming a new family meant rules and affairs would be set by them instead of being mere pawns in their current family dynamics; this idea was thrilling on an intrinsic level.

Chu Xiaoyao was still sitting on Li Yifei’s lap, her hand stealthily lifting the back of Li Yifei’s shirt to caress his back. As for the family matters being discussed, Xiaoyao was utterly indifferent. As long as Li Yifei was willing to have her and liked her, she was happy.

Li Yifei, with his eyes squinted, was actually rather tempted by the proposal. His interest was indeed sparked by Xu Yingying’s injury.

His prowess was formidable under normal circumstances; he could protect those close to him. However, with so many people around him now, it was impossible for him to be with them at all times. If someone targeted them, even if he could decimate the Yamaguchi Group as he had before, it did not change the fact that Xu Yingying still hadn’t woken up.

Therefore, for the sake of his family and the cherished people in his life, Li Yifei knew he had to possess his own power and the strength to ensure their safety.

He did have some mercenaries at his disposal, but ultimately they belonged to a mercenary organization. Using them like this was a necessity for Li Yifei at the moment, but relying on them permanently was unrealistic, unless he regained full control over the organization.

Yet, Li Yifei had no desire to do so. He had taken over the mercenary organization only out of a sense of emergency; now that he had handed it over, retaking control would lead to significant inconveniences. It could trouble the mercenaries and even potentially destroy the organization.

In order to grow and strengthen his family, economic power was paramount. Only with money could one have loyal followers willing to act on one’s behalf. The next step was to have influential people in various pivotal positions. Merely having wealth might make one an economic tycoon, but it wouldn’t suffice to establish a family. However, grooming such influential figures simply couldn’t happen quickly; it took years to build the kind of power other families had.

The idea seemed simple, but executing it was far from easy. And the most capable of establishing the Li family as a powerful clan was, without a doubt, Su Mengxin.

Looking at Su Mengxin, Li Yifei smiled and asked, "Mengxin, now that you’ve run away to me, won’t your old man drag you back?"

Su Mengxin smiled slightly and replied, "No, he won’t. This time, after you humiliated the entire Yamaguchi group, though not many know about it, the higher-ups are very aware. They’re currently negotiating with Japan, and they’ve also gained a new appreciation for your capabilities. The authorities didn’t approve of such extreme methods before, but your actions have unexpectedly benefited Huaxia. I suspect they’ll soon want your help with certain matters. They’ll need to appease you, so our old man won’t dare to offend you too much."

"No wonder he kept his cool last time I got angry with him," Li Yifei, who was completely unaware of political machinations, reflected. His previous actions were based on following orders without considering the reasons or the benefits they might yield.

"That’s right. As you know, even though Huaxia is a large country with a prosperous economy, our scientific and technological capabilities still fall short. Not to mention compared to the United States, but even against Japan, we lag behind significantly. We’ve tried several means to acquire their technologies, but these powerful nations are very guarded against us. It’s tremendously difficult to obtain their technology. Now that you’ve subdued the Yamaguchi Group, who mentioned compensation, those old men are looking to use this opportunity to make the Yamaguchi Group give us some crucial scientific and technological knowledge."

"Do you think that would work?" Li Yifei asked, skeptical. "Although the Yamaguchi group has suffered heavy losses this time, I know they have deep ties with Japan’s government. If they handed over important technology to us, they probably wouldn’t survive in Japan. I doubt they’d take such a risk."

"They wouldn’t agree to it directly, but you can start by asking for the moon, then settling for less. Begin with a demand they can’t possibly accept, gradually lower it, and finally ask for what we really want. That way, they’re more likely to agree."

Li Yifei rolled his eyes and said, "Politicians sure are crafty."

Su Mengxin chuckled and replied, "It’s not unlike doing business, really. When negotiating a deal, don’t you start high and work your way down until you reach an acceptable level?"

"What’s in it for me? Should I ask that you become my woman, demanding the old man not interfere any longer?"

Su Mengxin playfully blinked and teased, "Hehe, my man, are you suggesting taking a concubine by force?"

Li Yifei suddenly chuckled, "Actually, that’s not a bad idea. I could force his hand, make him blow his top—that’d give me some satisfaction."

Giggling, Su Mengxin said, "It’s fine to rile him up a bit, but don’t go too far. He’s getting on in years, and we wouldn’t want you to provoke a health issue. I’d become a major villain then."

Li Yifei and Su Mengxin discussed matters that left everyone a bit confused, but once the two had finished speaking, Chu Xiaoyao just couldn’t help but ask.

Su Mengxin retold how Li Yifei, infuriated by Xu Yingying, had made the Yamaguchi Group beg for mercy, and how he had angered her grandfather, sharing the story with everyone.

Everyone was left completely dumbfounded. The family knew Li Yifei was formidable, but had never imagined him to be formidable to the extent of going alone to Japan and making a major underworld organization beg for mercy—it was indicative of a truly immense strength.

"Uncle! I’m so in love with you, ah, I can’t take it anymore, I want to be your woman, right now!" Chu Xiaoyao dramatically wriggled into Li Yifei’s embrace, her little hands boldly wandering over his body.

At that moment, everyone shared a similar sentiment with Chu Xiaoyao. They all truly wished to get intimate with such a powerful man, but Chu Xiaoyao’s brazenness stood out as she openly displayed affection for Li Yifei in front of everyone. No one had ever dared to do so before.

Li Yifei promptly scooped up Chu Xiaoyao and set her aside, scolding with a laugh, "Stop fooling around, we’re discussing serious matters here."

Chu Xiaoyao pouted, "What I’m talking about is serious, too! Otherwise, I wouldn’t even bother with college and would start having your babies early to ensure the Li family’s prosperity, right?"

Su Mengxin chuckled, "Actually, that’s not a bad idea. If the Li family wants to become a great family, indeed, flourishing offspring are essential. Having more children is quite necessary."

Chu Xiaoyao quickly responded excitedly, "Yes, yes, I told you my idea was a good one."

Li Yifei tapped Chu Xiaoyao on the head and said, "You’re still so young, already thinking about having kids. Go and focus on your studies. Mengxin, although I have some money, it’s enough for living a modest life, but if we really want to build a big clan, that’s far from sufficient."

Su Mengxin shrugged her shoulders and replied, "Blaming me won’t do; I can’t take too many things with me from the Su Family, including money, since I’ve decided to follow you. We could still rely on the Su Family’s connections, which are certainly beneficial for our development, but that would inevitably lead to their interference. So, we’ll need to weigh things carefully. I’m not disregarding our Li family, you see."

Li Yifei laughed, "Of course, I understand. But it looks like my hopes of getting money out of you, the wealthy one, are dashed."

Su Mengxin blinked and said, "But we do have a company, don’t we?"

"Dreamfly Company?" Li Yifei narrowed his eyes.

Su Mengxin said with a smile, "So, don’t you think you should start managing it properly?"

Li Yifei agreed readily, "Alright, I’ll go to the company tomorrow. Yingying has put so much effort into it, and she can’t manage it right now. I must prevent any issues. When she wakes up, I want her to see the company thriving and happily return to it."

Su Mengxin replied with satisfaction, "That would be wonderful. The company has already become independent of the Su Family and can now be considered part of the Li family’s foundation. We’re creating our own Li family here; I can’t take too much from the Su family and don’t want to rely on them to elevate our Li family. I hope you understand."

Li Yifei smiled slightly and said, "Then I won’t be polite." As a man, it might seem shameful to accept things from a woman, but Li Yifei didn’t see anything wrong with it. Although he had substantial funds, having more was always beneficial. Besides, the old head of the Su family had caused Xu Yingying to be in a coma, and Li Yifei had yet to seek trouble with him, allowing Su Mengxin to bring just a bit of money, was letting the old man off easy.

Su Mengxin’s smile grew even sweeter as she said, "I’ve given myself to you, so from now on, I’ll depend on you to provide for me. I want to be a good wife who supports her husband and teaches her children. Oh, and now this company is ours, right? I regret not managing it properly before."

Su Mengxin playfully pouted, "I’ve been planning for this long before, bringing the company here and making you the president. And you didn’t even know."

Ye Yunzhu laughed, "Mengxin, you are truly cunning, paving the way for the future a year in advance."

Su Mengxin gave Li Yifei a coquettish look, "What can I do if he’s the only man who’s captured my heart? Naturally, I had to prepare everything for the man I like."

Ye Yunzhu shook her head, "Mengxin, with that kind of resolute determination, we’re all no match for you. If it weren’t for Yingying, I’d heartily support you as the big sister."

Su Mengxin laughed, "Between us sisters, there’s no question of who’s older or younger. As long as we are forgiving and understanding of each other, avoiding any conflict that might bother Yifei, and we put our hearts and efforts together, we’ll surely make the Li family thrive."