Chapter 218: Chen Che's Will is the Standard

When Huang Shili arrived at the Ma Family, Ma Youxiang was in a very foul mood.

Before Ma Yiren went to the hospital to cause a scene with Huang Zhu, he had beaten Ma Yishan half to death.

Now that Ma Yishan was in the hospital, Ma Yiren had also locked himself in his room and would not come out.

Among the younger generation, Ma Ziai was at the hospital attending to Ma Yishan, while Ma Zijun and Ma Zichen were guarding Ma Yiren, afraid he might do something extreme again.

Yet, the person guarding Ma Youxiang at this moment was Lin Su, an outsider.

Led by Lin Su, Huang Shili arrived at Ma Youxiang's study.

Upon seeing Ma Youxiang, Huang Shili called out with great affection: "In-law, I've come to see you."

Ma Youxiang sat behind his desk, lifted his eyelids to glance at Huang Shili, and said testily: "Stop the hypocrisy, just state your business."

"In-law, don't be so cold. My wretched daughter has wronged you and wronged the Ma Family; I will certainly punish her severely. I have come now to apologize to you as well."

Huang Shili's tone was respectful and fawning, the exact opposite of his attitude when Ma Youxiang had previously begged him to let Chen Che go.

"Ma Yiren was at fault first, so I can understand your daughter wanting revenge. But she should never, ever have chosen Ma Yishan. Brothers fighting among themselves—she is ruining the reputation of my Ma Family!"

Ma Youxiang said sternly.

"You are right. This unfilial son not only ruined the Ma Family's reputation, but the Huang Family's honor has also been trampled by him!"

Huang Shili chimed in indignantly.

"If it weren't for Chen Che valuing relationships and leaving a bottom line, he would have put this matter on the internet as well. Then the Ma Family and the Huang Family would truly have become the laughingstock of Jinling!"

Ma Youxiang took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions and said: "The matter can still be salvaged, but the marriage alliance between our two families ends here."

"In-law, I agree with any decision you make on this matter."

Huang Shili paused and stated his main purpose: "Actually, I came because I have a matter I need your help with. Even if not for our previous marital ties, I ask you to help me for the sake of our many years of friendship and save the Huang Family."

Ma Youxiang looked at Huang Shili, guessed something, and asked: "With the Huang Family's influence, you have no other options?"

Huang Shili sighed and said: "I won't hide it from you; these years I have curried favor with the Gu Family and indeed gained some benefits. I also took the opportunity to connect with the Patrol Justice Department Director, Xue Zhangming, but that won't work now.

Xue Zhangming told me that this matter spread too quickly, and Beijing already knows the news and has specifically ordered Xue Zhangming to handle it impartially!

My son, my grandson, and that unfilial daughter have all been taken to the Patrol Justice Department, and other members of the Huang Family are being investigated one after another.

If this matter cannot be stopped here, my Huang Family will fall from grace and be doomed forever!"

"Bei... Beijing!?"

Ma Youxiang was so shocked he narrowed his eyes; he had not expected that it would actually alarm Beijing!

His thoughts were in chaos, and he realized he had been overlooking something all along.

"That's right, I suppose Beijing just happened to be keeping an eye on Jinling during this period."

Huang Shili's face was bitter: "In short, I am at my wit's end. Only by going to the Patrol Justice Department to find Chen Che and seeking his forgiveness can the Huang Family be saved.

Old Ma, I know the Ma Family has a friendship with Chen Che. Now, if I want to speak with Chen Che, only you can step forward to introduce and mediate for me."

Huang Shili's face was desolate, his tone sincere and pleading.

However, Ma Youxiang's thoughts were not on him at this moment. He recalled every single thing that had happened since Chen Che arrived in Jinling, and the ripples in his heart gradually turned into a monstrous wave that could not be calmed for a long time.

"In-law? Old Ma! I really have no other way; I beg you, for the sake of our many years of friendship, please help save the Huang Family!"

Seeing Ma Youxiang remain silent, Huang Shili grew anxious and pleaded again.

Ma Youxiang came back to his senses, glanced at Huang Shili, and nodded: "Fine, wait a moment. I will arrange some things, then I will go to the Patrol Justice Department with you."

"Old Ma, thank you. I owe you, and I will definitely repay it!"

Huang Shili felt his hanging heart settle a little, and he promised solemnly with a face full of gratitude.

Afterward, Lin Su first saw Huang Shili out, then called for Ma Yiren and his two sons.

Ma Youxiang glanced at Ma Yiren, whose face remained haggard, though his spirit had recovered quite a bit.

"Yiren, things have reached this point, and you've made your scene, so hurry and pull yourself together."

Ma Youxiang said this, and without waiting for Ma Yiren to reply, he continued to the two brothers, Ma Zijun and Ma Zichen: "Your grandfather has come and begged me to go to the Patrol Justice Department to speak with Chen Che and ask him to let the Huang Family go."

Ma Zijun recalled Chen Che's previous words and said: "Grandfather, Chen Che said before that this time, he would not let us interfere with any of his decisions again."

"Chen Che values relationships; I know this. Not to mention how he knew about your mother and your second uncle, the fact that he handed the evidence to us instead of releasing it directly is already showing mercy and giving us plenty of face.

We owe him too much, and we truly have no qualification or face to mediate. Furthermore, from Chen Che's perspective, the Huang Family is indeed not worth forgiving, so I am not going this time to mediate for your grandfather, but to apologize."

Ma Youxiang looked at the three of them with a calculating gaze.

Ma Yiren spoke up: "We previously decided to abandon Chen Che and choose the Huang Family; are you going to apologize to him for that?"

"Correct, but there is one more point. I want to show him my sincerity. From now on, no matter what, he will be an honored guest of the Ma Family. For his sake, the Ma Family is willing to exhaust everything."

Ma Youxiang's words were resonant, causing Ma Yiren and his two sons to be startled.

"Grandfather, have you really decided?"

Undoubtedly, Ma Zijun was the most excited; he had long had such intentions and believed that Ma Youxiang would eventually recognize Chen Che, but when this day truly arrived, he still could not help but be excited.

Ma Zichen was the most shocked and confused. He asked: "Grandfather, I know Chen Che is quite good. But didn't you say before that you still wanted to vet him? Why are you suddenly saying this now?"

"Just now your grandfather came to tell me that Beijing is paying attention to this matter..."

Ma Youxiang said.

The father and his two sons were startled again, and an inexplicable sense of tension swept through their entire bodies.

Ma Youxiang continued: "I was also shocked when I heard it just now. Afterward, I kept thinking, and then I discovered that we had been ignoring one thing all along."

"What thing?"

It was unclear which of the three asked this, but their voices had already changed pitch due to tension.

"Purpose. Chen Che's purpose."

Ma Youxiang said: "From Shanghai to Jinling, Chen Che has only one purpose, and that is to uncover the truth and take revenge. And his enemy is the Martial Arts Alliance.

How could Beijing not pay attention to someone who became enemies with the Martial Arts Alliance and successfully destroyed the Shanghai Martial Arts Alliance? Not to mention that this person is only twenty-five years old.

His value and potential are immeasurable, not to mention that the Martial Arts Alliance is a thorn in the side of the Patrol Justice Department and even more so a heart-disease for that person in Beijing."

"Tell me, with Chen Che causing such a huge commotion in Shanghai, do you think Beijing will just let him be?"

Ma Youxiang's final sentence was a question, yet it was spoken in the tone of a statement.

Because the answer was obvious; it was impossible for Beijing not to pay attention, and perhaps Chen Che had long since entered Beijing's sights, or might even be under their secret protection.

Ma Yiren, Ma Zijun, and Ma Zichen clenched their fists tightly, their bodies trembling unconsciously, and their breathing became chaotic.

"I say these things to tell you, to make you realize the importance of the matter; the value of Chen Che alone has long since surpassed a family like the Huang Family, and even families a level higher cannot compare."

"Therefore, from now on, any matter involving Chen Che must prioritize Chen Che's wishes. As for my previous mistakes, I will reflect on them myself, and you must also take them as a warning and not repeat them."

Ma Youxiang looked at Ma Zijun, his eyes revealing unprecedented gratification and approval, "When it comes to judging people, Zijun is stronger than me; I am very gratified."

Ma Zijun smiled and said, "Grandfather, actually I hesitated before too, but from now on, I won't!"

Ma Youxiang nodded and finally instructed, "Good, I will say this one last time, remember: from now on, Chen Che's wishes are the principle the Ma Family will defend with their lives!"

"Yes!"

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