The crowd gathered at the funeral was composed of hardened individuals, people who had seen and experienced much in life. Yet, when the sound of gunfire echoed through the solemn mourning hall, even they were momentarily stunned.
Even the younger ones, like Ye Jing and Lin Ling, who might have been less exposed to violence in real life, recognized the sound, having heard it on TV countless times.
Everyone instinctively turned toward the source of the shot, and what they saw left them speechless. Hu Yibiao, who had strutted into the hall just moments earlier with arrogance and disdain, lay on the floor. A small, clean hole pierced through the middle of his forehead, with blood slowly oozing out.
The once proud leader of the Qinglong Gang was dead. His eyes were still wide open in disbelief, as though even in his final moments, he couldn't fathom that Ye Fei, a boy barely eighteen, would dare to kill him—and in front of so many witnesses.
Opposite Hu Yibiao's lifeless body stood Ye Fei. In his hand, a pistol still smoked slightly from the recently fired bullet. Despite having just taken a life, his face remained calm and cold, showing no sign of remorse or hesitation.
Everyone present was stunned. Even Liu Yiru, who had seen much in her lifetime, hadn't anticipated that Ye Fei would act so decisively. While many found Hu Yibiao detestable, none had expected that Ye Fei would so boldly execute him in the midst of the funeral proceedings.
Ye Fei seemed unfazed by the shock that rippled through the room. After holstering his gun, he spoke in a firm voice, "Zhang Yide!" His tone now lacked the warmth of familial affection, indicating that this was a matter of utmost seriousness.
"Yes!" Zhang Yide responded immediately, his voice filled with loyalty and respect. Despite the fact that Ye Fei had addressed him by name rather than calling him "Grandpa" as he usually did, Zhang Yide wasn't offended—on the contrary, he was pleased.
"Gather all the memebers at once," Ye Fei commanded in a deep voice. "We're wiping out the Qinglong Gang. No mercy."
The boldness of Ye Fei's order sent a ripple through the crowd. It was a declaration that shook the foundations of Wanghai's underworld. Yet, among those gathered, the response was one of excitement and unity.
In the criminal world, courage and decisiveness were respected above all. Hu Yibiao had disrespected Ye Lingtian, the Ye family, and now Ye Fei. Had Ye Fei not acted, someone else likely would have. Now, with Ye Fei's order ringing in their ears, the room resonated with agreement. The previous undercurrent of doubt about Ye Fei's youth evaporated.
The men who had once been skeptical of him were now ready to follow his lead.
Though his heart fluttered briefly at her touch, Ye Fei quickly pushed the sensation aside, returning his focus to the remaining guests. He gave a respectful bow and addressed them, "I apologize for what just happened. It was an unfortunate incident."
"It's okay.."
"Yeah, it's ok.."
"No worries! No worries!"
The guests, now terrified of provoking Ye Fei's wrath, quickly waved off his apology, saying they understood. With the funeral nearly concluded, most of them seized the opportunity to make a hasty exit, bidding their farewells before leaving.
As the afternoon drew to a close, the women began preparing to head home. Tomorrow would be Ye Lingtian's burial, and they had been busy all day. They needed rest. As the only man left in the family and Ye Lingtian's nephew, Ye Fei had to stay behind to keep vigil. Ye Ningshuang, as the eldest sister, remained with him.
Xu Shuyun and Ye Jing had wanted to stay, but Ye Ningshuang gently persuaded them to leave.
After spending the day running around and ensuring everything was in order, it was just Ye Fei and Ye Ningshuang left in the mourning hall as night fell.
Ye Ningshuang sat down with Ye Fei in front of the memorial and asked quietly, "Xiaoman, tell me honestly—are you really going after the Qinglong Gang?"
"Absolutely." Ye Fei replied without hesitation. "The Qinglong Gang has committed countless atrocities, and Hu Yibiao dared to cause trouble here, in front of my uncle's spirit. If we don't destroy them, how can the Ye family continue to stand in Wanghai? "
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You should know why no women are truly frightened even when someone was killed brazenly. Don't you??