Shi Lifeng was stunned for a moment.
Then, a surge of ecstasy rose in her heart.
She had been back with the Shi family for so long, yet the Shi family head had never inquired about the Zhang family's affairs.
Over time, Shi Lifeng had even thought that.
The Shi family head had given up on helping.
Now that he was asking, did it mean there was hope?
Shi Lifeng calmed her mind and began to speak about Zhang Deshuang's cooperation with the Dark Shadow Organization.
Although she didn't know the details.
But after all, she was Zhang Deshuang's wife.
Zhang Deshuang would often mumble a few words to her.
Shi Lifeng recounted what she knew.
After the matter was roughly pieced together.
The Shi family head fell into silence.
"Brother?" Shi Lifeng looked at the Shi family head, who was deep in thought, her heart pounding anxiously.
Could it be that the Shi family head was backing down after hearing the name of the Dragon Group?
After all, the existence of the Dragon Group was very intimidating to these first-tier families!
Just as Shi Lifeng was filled with worry.
The Shi family head said, "So, my brother-in-law and my nephew were completely foolish and fell into someone else's trap?"
Wasn't that the case?
One was trapped like a turtle in a jar, and the other was not much different.
The father and son were both stupid in the same way!
Shi Lifeng pursed her lips, wanting to refute the Shi family head's words.
But she didn't know where to start.
After all, Zhang Deshuang and Zhang Shaohua being arrested by the Dragon Group was an undeniable fact!
"Brother, they were just careless. It's all that Zhou Yu's fault, he's too cunning!" Shi Lifeng defended her husband and son.
The Shi family head scoffed and shook his head.
In his opinion, Zhou Yu was just a bit clever.
But his intelligence was far from enough!
To fall for the schemes of a mere traveling doctor.
It was humiliating even to speak of!
"Alright, I pretty much know what's going on."
"Do you still have the contact information for the Dark Shadow Organization?"
"It will be a bit difficult for the Shi family alone to get them out."
The Shi family head hinted.
Shi Lifeng's eyes lit up, and she said eagerly, "Yes, yes!"
"I was afraid the Dragon Group would follow the trail, so I didn't dare to contact them. As long as you've made your plans, we can connect with them immediately."
At this moment.
Shi Lifeng.
Still naively believed that the Shi family head had made this request because he truly wanted to rescue Zhang Deshuang and Zhang Shaohua.
Before the Shi family head could say anything, Shi Lifeng continued.
"Once Deshuang and Shaohua are out, the Zhang family will return to normal."
"Then, have them help the Shi family deal with the Xie family together!"
Shi Lifeng became more and more excited as she spoke.
Her demeanor.
It was as if she had already seen the scene of Zhang Deshuang and Zhang Shaohua being rescued!
The Shi family head felt speechless internally, but his expression remained unchanged.
He even followed Shi Lifeng's words and drew some nice pictures.
After the siblings exchanged words.
Shi Lifeng left the study after leaving the Dark Shadow Organization's contact information.
As for the Shi family head.
He held the card in his hand, spun it between his fingers, and remained motionless for a long time.
Two flowers bloom, each tells a story.
On the Xie family's side, after the banquet.
The atmosphere had been one of impending storm.
Elder Xie was playing chess with Xie Shishi.
Zhou Yu and the others were watching the game.
"Patriarch, there's new news!"
A Congheng from the Xie family entered and said softly to the Xie family head.
His voice was not loud, but it instantly attracted everyone's attention!
The reason everyone was gathered here.
Was it not to know the news from the Shi family?
Now that news had arrived, everyone pricked up their ears, not wanting to miss a single punctuation mark!
"What news?" the Xie family head asked in a deep voice.
The Congheng immediately said, "This morning, people from the Shi family went to the Zhu family with gifts!"
As expected!
The Xie family head and Zhou Yu exchanged glances, both showing expressions of understanding.
The Shi family had indeed been the first to break.
The Zhu family's attitude was very important in this struggle.
It seemed the Shi family had made the first move!
"How was it?" the Xie family head pressed.
The Congheng's expression was troubled, he scratched his head, and asked doubtfully.
"Your subordinate doesn't know. We were too far away to hear anything they said."
"However, judging by the Shi family head's expression when he left, it didn't look good."
Therefore, it seemed they hadn't reached an agreement!
The Xie family head let out a long sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Fortunately, they hadn't reached an agreement.
The Xie family was already at a disadvantage against the Shi family.
If the Zhu family also leaned towards the Shi family, the Xie family would be finished!
Fortunately!
"However, the Zhu family did accept the gifts from the Shi family."
"This is all your subordinate could find out."
After the Congheng finished speaking, he looked up and carefully observed the Xie family head's expression.
After confirming that the Xie family head was not angry, he lowered his head and retreated silently.
"Old Master, what do you think of this matter?" The Xie family head turned to Elder Xie, who was playing chess, and asked.
Elder Xie snorted coldly.
With a "snap," a chess piece landed on the board.
He said, "What do I think? I see it with my eyes!"
"Isn't it obvious? The Zhu family is waiting for us to visit!"
Elder Xie's words caused confusion among the others.
From the visible information, they only knew that after the Shi family head visited, he had an unpleasant encounter with the Zhu family.
There was no information suggesting that the Zhu family was waiting for the Xie family to visit.
Meeting the confused gazes of everyone, Elder Xie slowly shook his head, somewhat disappointed.
They couldn't even figure this out?
At this moment, Elder Xie noticed Zhou Yu's expression, which had been calm all along.
His eyes darted around, and he said to Zhou Yu, "I presume Divine Doctor Zhou knows the reason? Please tell us."
Zhou Yu was thinking about other things.
Suddenly being called out by Elder Xie, a hint of helplessness appeared on his face.
What was even more helpless was.
As Elder Xie spoke, everyone else's gaze fell on Zhou Yu's face.
Everyone was eager to get an answer!
Zhou Yu coughed twice and began to explain.
"You can figure it out yourselves."
"What is the Shi family's position in this conflict?"
Of course, they had the upper hand.
Even though the Shi family didn't have the moral advantage, it was only because they lacked help.
But in terms of hard strength, the Shi family could completely defeat the Xie family!
"Therefore, the Shi family head's visit would absolutely not have been respectful. After all, the Zhu family is a life-saving straw for us now, but merely icing on the cake for the Shi family."
Zhou Yu spoke slowly.
This was why the Shi family head's face looked bad when he left.
As one of the three great families, the Zhu family was the head of the three great families.
Who would be afraid of whose expression?
If the Shi family head didn't have the right attitude, the Zhu family would naturally make things difficult for him!
"Then what does this have to do with the Zhu family waiting for us to visit?" Xie Shishi asked, her eyes wide open.
Zhou Yu chuckled, "Of course!"
"Think about it, how did you get the news that the Zhu family and the Shi family had a falling out?"