Chapter 649: Together

Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

Immediately after Ye Mo left Beijing, news of his departure spread throughout the city. This was especially significant for the Dai and Qiu families, as Ye Mo's departure signaled his commitment to non-interference in Beijing affairs.

The Li family leader also sighed. Though he had expected Ye Mo's absence, he was still disappointed. Even a brief visit would have been immensely helpful.

However, the Li family leader also rejoiced. Ye Mo's absence would at least give the Dai and Qiu families some cause for concern, knowing Li Qiuyang had been saved.

Ye Mo's ability to readily arrange a flight from Beijing to Luo Yue hinted at his considerable status there, particularly given Luo Yue's flight restrictions imposed after the vandalism at their international stores.

Simultaneously, the Ye family held a crucial meeting. After several changes, Ye Beirong had reassumed the family leadership. While he wished to relinquish the position, his chosen successor, Ye Zifeng, had already departed for Luo Yue.

Frankly, Ye Beirong felt uneasy about Ye Mo's visit to Beijing without contacting the Ye family. He knew the family owed the three siblings a considerable debt.

Ye Wenque, Ye Beiguang's son, was the most prominent figure of the second generation, given Ye Wenqi and Ye Wenjin's deaths.

He voiced his confusion, asking, “Uncle, Ye Mo is also a member of the Ye family, and our continued presence in Beijing is largely due to him. He's the reason they haven't targeted the Ye family. Now, it's clear Ye Mo has a feud with the Qiu and Dai families, even defeating them without hesitation. Why then, are we aligning with them against the Li family?”

This question prompted others to look to Ye Beirong for an answer.

Ye Beirong sighed. If Ye Wentian were alive, he would understand his reasoning. The Ye family's decline was evident.

He responded, “You understand that Ye Mo is the reason no one dared challenge the Ye family. Without him, while we wouldn't be completely destroyed, we'd lose our place among the Five Big Families.

It's clear to others that there are issues between us and Ye Mo. We're merely supporting the two families without significant involvement. They know this, but attacking an ally is unwise. Supporting those two families offers the greatest advantage.”

“But if we support them, won't we be opposing the Li family? Ye Mo wouldn't approve, would he?” Ye Wenque asked.

Ye Beirong shook his head. “You haven't grasped the core issue—the Li family won't engage the Ye family directly. We aren't actively opposing them, and even if we were, they wouldn't retaliate. They wouldn't risk alienating Ye Mo. As for Ye Mo, he's unconcerned with such matters. Even if he were concerned, he wouldn't act against the Ye family.”

Ye Long finally understood.

The Li family wouldn't deploy their main forces against the Ye family regardless of their allegiance. They might even offer assistance, making this the optimal strategy.

Anticipating Ye Long's thoughts, Ye Beirong continued, “I was worried during Luo Yue's development in Flowing Snake, but their relocation to Luo Yue and creation of the world's most advanced defense system eases my concerns. Ye Mo is a prodigy, and we in the Ye family, myself included, overlooked that. Ye Zifeng's absence as family leader is understandable. He and Ye Ling should support their brother.”

Ye Beirong paused. While he longed to join them in Luo Yue, pride and his position prevented it. He would protect the Ye family. As a last resort, they could become a commercial family like the Zhuo family.

The first people Ye Mo and Luo Ying saw upon disembarking were Ning Qingxue, standing alone, and Silver, who flew to Ye Mo immediately.

Ning Qingxue's initial feeling was one of displacement. She felt a pang of longing to embrace Ye Mo but remained rooted to the spot.

Sensing Ning Qingxue's anxiety, Ye Mo approached and gently embraced her.

In Ye Mo's arms, Ning Qingxue's mind blanked. She'd envisioned their reunion countless times, yet now found herself speechless.

Remembering Luo Ying's presence, she released Ye Mo, only to find Luo Ying smiling warmly.

Wiping her eyes, Ning Qingxue said anxiously to Luo Ying, “Aunty, I, I-”

Luo Ying, having heard of Ning Qingxue's life-saving actions, approached and took her hand. “Qingxue, are you still going to call me aunty? From now on, call me sister.”

Joy filled Ning Qingxue. Her anxiety vanished. Though Ye Mo had assured her of Luo Ying's acceptance, the reality surpassed her expectations.

“Sister Luo Ying-” Ning Qingxue's voice trembled.

“Is that Silver? It’s beautiful!” Luo Ying held Ning Qingxue's hand and admired Silver, nestled in Ye Mo's arms.

“Yes, it's Silver. Ye Mo thinks it might be a blue phoenix, but its plumage hasn't changed color yet,” Ning Qingxue replied.

Ye Mo held Silver, gazing at the two women, his heart overflowing with contentment.

Tang Beiwei, watching from behind, sighed in relief. She'd worried about the meeting between Luo Ying and Ning Qingxue, wanting to prevent hurt feelings.

Xu Yuehua and others also breathed a sigh of relief. They'd arrived early, aware of the significance of this meeting and chose to observe from a distance.