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Du Siheng had considered not telling Ye Xunhuan, but doing so entailed massive risks, risks he did not want to take.

It’s important to understand that these risks weren’t financial but rather related to his son’s life.

Even though Du Siheng was furious with Du Jingcheng’s current actions, it couldn’t be denied that Du Jingcheng was still his son.

If things fell apart, he would have to face the grim fate of a parent burying their child.

Faced with Ye Xunhuan’s intensely probing gaze, Du Siheng took a deep breath: "Young Master Ye, to be honest, I did think about not coming to tell you; I did think about letting them just kill you!"

At that moment, Du Siheng completely voiced his true thoughts. It wasn’t his intention not to tell; rather, he understood there was no necessity to lie at such a time.

Nobody here is a fool; trying to fool someone will only lead to one’s own loss.

"But I have to bear the risks. Tai Long even knelt down and begged you for mercy, and even severed his own arm.

I imagine Tai Long must be very afraid of you, right?

" Du Siheng said, staring at Ye Xunhuan, "Although I don’t know why Tai Long fears you, I know what kind of person Tai Long is and what he’s been through in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam! "

"To say he’s a ruthless person isn’t an overstatement, is it?"

Ye Xunhuan nodded, thereby admitting Du Siheng’s words.

"But such a ruthless person knelt to you and didn’t even dare to make a move against you. I think something must have happened between you and Tai Long!"

"I think you must be very formidable, very formidable, otherwise, Tai Long wouldn’t behave like this," Du Siheng said earnestly, "If someone came to kill you and failed, and you found out about it, then my son’s life might be taken by you!"

"I don’t want to gamble on those odds. I want my son to live, no matter the cost. I, Du Siheng, would bear it," Du Siheng said heavily, "I understand the price of a mistake must be paid!"

"As long as Young Master Ye spares my son’s life, I, Du Siheng, am willing to pay any price!"

With that, an expression of pleading appeared on Du Siheng’s face.

After hearing Du Siheng’s words, the corners of Ye Xunhuan’s mouth revealed a faint smile.

He had to admit that Du Siheng was very clever, a sly old fox.

Others might take the gamble on such odds, but Du Siheng wouldn’t. It showed how cautious he was.

Now, he was so candid with you, surely knowing that you can mostly guess his real thoughts.

"Master Du, your son tried to kill me and even hired assassins. What compensation could possibly make up for that?" Ye Xunhuan said slowly.

Although Ye Xunhuan was not afraid of the darkness, and even knew that the darkness would cause him trouble even without Du Jingcheng’s involvement.

But Du Siheng didn’t know this, and Ye Xunhuan naturally wouldn’t tell Du Siheng that.

"Young Master Ye, I know the fault lies with my son, and I understand the gravity of the situation this time. But I hope you can be merciful and spare my son’s life..."

"Master Du, how do you plan on compensating me then?"

"I will hire bodyguards from abroad for Young Master Ye, providing 24-hour protection. Besides that, I will double compensate for any losses incurred during this period," Du Siheng said sincerely looking at Ye Xunhuan.

"Hiring bodyguards?" Ye Xunhuan sneered a little, "Master Du, what kind of bodyguards are you planning to hire to protect my safety?"

"Young Master Ye, I plan to hire people from Blackwater to ensure your safety..."

"Blackwater Company!" Ye Xunhuan laughed, "Master Du, how about this: you give me a hundred million, and I hire the bodyguards myself, how does that sound?"

Hearing Ye Xunhuan ask for a hundred million up front, Du Siheng’s heart trembled violently, but he had to grit his teeth and say, "No problem!"

As he spoke those three words, Du Siheng’s heart bled. That was a hundred million. Even in the hands of the world’s richest person, it’s not a small amount!

Du Siheng didn’t want to give Ye Xunhuan the money, but he had no choice.

Ye Xunhuan looked at Du Siheng in surprise, not expecting he would agree without hesitation.

But thinking again, Ye Xunhuan understood why Du Siheng agreed so easily.

"Since Master Du has agreed and has also told me about this matter, I know Master Du doesn’t want to become enemies with me, so I shouldn’t be too petty," Ye Xunhuan said lightly, "I won’t hold this against your son, but if it happens again, I won’t spare him."

Hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words stunned Du Siheng. He thought he was hallucinating and looked at Ye Xunhuan with disbelief, "Ye... Young Master Ye, what did you... you say?"

"You didn’t hear it? If you didn’t, forget it!" Ye Xunhuan leisurely took a sip of tea.

Seeing Ye Xunhuan say this, a look of panic appeared on Du Siheng’s face, "No, no, I heard it. Thank you, Young Master Ye, thank you, Young Master Ye..."

At this moment, Du Siheng appeared very excited.

He hadn’t expected that offering a hundred million would settle the matter with Ye Xunhuan just like that.

At this moment, Du Siheng felt that the hundred million he spent was worth it.

"Master Du, considering your beg, this matter is settled. But if your son doesn’t learn his lesson, don’t blame me for being ruthless next time!" Ye Xunhuan said calmly, "It’s easy for me to end him, and it wouldn’t be hard to end you either!"

Confronting Ye Xunhuan’s threat, Du Siheng wasn’t bothered at all, nodding fervently, "Yes, yes, don’t worry Young Master Ye, I’ll take him back to Donghai tomorrow... no, today, and watch over him, making sure he doesn’t trouble you again!"

"If he bothers you again, I will settle this ungrateful son myself!"

Seeing Du Siheng’s slightly sycophantic appearance, Ye Xunhuan chuckled inwardly. This is the power and effect of authority and strength!

If he were just an ordinary person, expecting such a big shot to nod and bow with a smile would basically be a pipe dream!

"Master Du, there’s something else I’d like to ask you!"

"Young Master Ye, please go ahead..."

"This Lu Ming, who is he? How is he able to connect with people from the West? Not just anyone can issue a red flower order!"

"I’m not sure, but you might ask Miss Dongfang; she might know something," Du Siheng replied without hesitation!

As he spoke, Du Siheng seemed to remember something and added, "Oh right, Miss Dongfang seems to have decent relations with him!"

Du Siheng really didn’t know how Lu Ming extended his reach to the West, as this wasn’t his domain of Donghai, but Zhonghai!

Ye Xunhuan nodded, "Alright, Master Du, my money..."

"I’ll have someone transfer it to Young Master Ye immediately, right away!"