Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 58: In-depth Cooperation

Chapter 58: Chapter 58: In-depth Cooperation

As Qin Chuan and Song Yan were discussing how to deal with the Xiao Family, far away in the provincial city, at the Xiao Family.

A top-of-the-line Rolls Royce slowly drove into the Xiao Family estate.

"Xiao Yi, welcome home!"

Just as Xiao Mengyi stepped out of the car, a middle-aged man approached with a smile on his face.

That middle-aged man was none other than Xiao Mengyi’s father, Luo Jun.

Along the driveway, fresh flowers were arranged on both sides, clearly thoughtfully designed, and a red carpet had been laid out at the spot where the car stopped, leading directly to Xiao Mengyi’s villa.

At that moment, Xiao Qing stepped out of the car and said with annoyance, "All day, you engage in these useless things, you’re simply a useless good-for-nothing!"

Luo Jun didn’t get angry but chuckled and stepped forward, "Wife, don’t be mad. Xiao Yi is home, and I’m just so happy."

Xiao Qing huffed coldly and then turned her cold gaze to Xiao Mengyi, "From today until the day after tomorrow’s engagement banquet, don’t even think about going anywhere."

After that, she instructed the female bodyguards, who were already prepared at the side, "Stay close and guard the young miss. If anything happens to her, I will hold you accountable!"

"Yes, Boss!"

The female bodyguards trembled and quickly responded.

Xiao Qing didn’t give Xiao Mengyi another look and turned to leave.

Xiao Mengyi felt a wave of desolation in her heart; this detestable woman was actually her own mother.

"Xiao Yi, don’t overthink it, your mom is just like that. She’s cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and she really cares about you," Luo Jun said with a smile.

Xiao Mengyi shook her head bitterly and looked at Luo Jun, "Dad, if she really cared about me, treated me as her daughter, she would give me my freedom instead of sacrificing my happiness for her own ambitions."

Luo Jun fell silent. As a son-in-law who had married into the Xiao Family, there was much he was powerless to do.

Seeing Luo Jun say nothing, Xiao Mengyi sighed inwardly, her face full of disappointment as she directly headed towards the villa.

She had no thoughts of resistance. Once here, she truly had no chance of escape.

However, the thought of the day after tomorrow’s engagement banquet suddenly filled her with worry.

She worried that Qin Chuan would do something foolish for her sake.

The Chen Family was one of the top tycoon families in the provincial city, and many distinguished individuals would attend their engagement banquet the day after tomorrow.

The Chen Family’s security work would surely be done exceedingly well. Even if Qin Chuan were impressive, he would not be able to take her away from the engagement banquet.

Not only would he not be able to take her away, but if he caused a disturbance, he would become the target of public criticism.

With this in mind, she suddenly deeply regretted using Qin Chuan as a shield. Her phone had already been taken by Xiao Qing, and being confined to the Xiao Family estate, she had no way to contact the outside world.

Xiao Mengyi prayed silently in her heart, "Qin Chuan, please don’t come looking for me!"

After instructing the bodyguards to watch Xiao Mengyi carefully, Xiao Qing went to see Elder Xiao.

"Dad, I have brought Xiao Mengyi back and arranged for people to watch her to ensure that nothing unexpected happens before the engagement with the Chen Family," she said.

Having heard Xiao Qing’s report, Elder Xiao was slightly surprised and asked, "Bringing her back, you didn’t encounter any obstacles?"

Xiao Qing did not understand the meaning behind Elder Xiao’s words and shook her head, "Within Jiangcheng City, who would dare block our Xiao Family’s way?"

Elder Xiao’s brow furrowed, and he said coldly, "Although Jiangcheng City is small, there are several powers that far surpass the Xiao Family."

"Take the Jiangcheng City Black Dragon Commerce Guild, and the wealthiest family in Jiangcheng City, the Song Family, for example. Especially the Song Family, in recent times, Song Qingshan’s old injury has healed, and it is said that his strength is even greater than it was fifteen years ago."

"Given the foundation of the Song Family, it might not take many years before they reach the ranks of the top families in the provincial city."

Xiao Qing, unconvinced, smiled and said, "Dad, rest assured. By the time the Song Family ascends to the ranks of the top families in the provincial city, our Xiao Family, with the help of the Chen Family, will likely have ascended to that status as well."

"Shut up!"

Elder Xiao bellowed angrily.

Only then did Xiao Qing realize that his words had displeased Elder Xiao, and he quickly closed his mouth, not daring to breathe too loudly.

Elder Xiao continued coldly, "Do you really think that after the Xiao Family’s marriage alliance with the Chen Family, we will skyrocket to success? Have you ever thought about what the Chen Family might want from our Xiao Family when we want to use their influence?"

Xiao Qing carefully asked, "Isn’t it just Chen Kun coveting Xiao Yi’s beauty?"

"Hmph!"

Elder Xiao let out a cold laugh and looked at Xiao Qing with disappointment, "Do you really think Chen Kun is a worthless playboy? Has he been established as the heir apparent for the family so simply because he is superficial?"

"With his status, what kind of beauty can’t he have? Why choose your daughter?"

Xiao Qing was baffled by the questioning. Could it be that the Chen Family had ulterior motives towards the Xiao Family?

Elder Xiao continued coldly, "The Chen Family hasn’t been among the top families of the provincial city for long, and they are not regarded highly by the several longstanding top powers. Under such circumstances, if the Chen Family wants to secure a firm foothold among the top ranks, they need more say."

"Although the Xiao Family is not a top family, we are among those families just below that tier, and there are many areas where the Chen Family could cooperate with us."

"If they could gain the full support of the Xiao Family, or even assimilate the entire Xiao Family, then the Chen Family could truly stand firm among the top families of the provincial city!"

At this point, Elder Xiao’s face was full of seriousness and intense worry.

Xiao Qing’s eyes widened in surprise, "Dad, could the Chen Family be thinking of annexing the Xiao Family?"

Elder Xiao scornfully chuckled repeatedly, "What? Don’t you believe it?"

Xiao Qing hastily shook his head, "It’s not that I don’t believe it, just that it seems a bit shocking."

Elder Xiao went on, "In this world, everything boils down to ’benefit.’ If the Xiao Family were useless to the Chen Family, why would they choose us?"

"Moreover, it has just been revealed that Xiao Mengyi in Jiangcheng City has been involved with another man. If you were Chen Kun’s mother, given such circumstances, would you still wish Xiao Mengyi to marry into the Chen Family?"

Xiao Qing was startled and quickly shook his head, "Chen Kun is the Chen Family’s heir after all. If I were Chen Kun’s mother and suddenly learned that my future daughter-in-law was involved with another man, even if it were only a rumor, I would never let a tainted woman marry into the Chen Family."

Elder Xiao nodded, "Exactly! However, the Chen Family has not shown any sign of canceling the marriage arrangement. On the contrary, they are aggressively publicizing the engagement and using the Chen Family’s powerful public relations to counteract the online public opinion."

This time, Xiao Qing was no longer as composed as before, his face filled with surprise and concern.

Seeing that Xiao Qing seemed to have understood, Elder Xiao softened his tone slightly and said in a grave voice, "No matter when, only when we are strong ourselves do we have the greatest confidence! The Xiao Family can lean on the Chen Family’s power, but we must also have other options, and Jiangcheng City can become the Xiao Family’s second choice!"

Xiao Qing was taken aback, "Dad, are you suggesting that we cooperate with the top powers of Jiangcheng City?"

Elder Xiao nodded and looked at Xiao Qing, "The Song Family of Jiangcheng City has an immeasurable future. Song Qingshan has just recovered his strength and is building momentum. Before long, the Song Family may become a family that will astonish the entire provincial city."

"If the Xiao Family could engage in in-depth cooperation with the Song Family of Jiangcheng City, even without the Chen Family, the Xiao Family won’t fall easily."

"Luo Jun’s father has an excellent relationship with Song Qingshan. If you can leverage this relationship and secure cooperation with the Song Family, I would consider entrusting you with the Xiao Family in the future."