Not long after, Serena Yun entered from outside, her appearance windblown and weary.
"Aunt..." Cecilia Gu looked at her anxiously. "Did something happen outside?"
Serena Yun nodded deeply and solemnly, took the glass of water handed by the maid and drank it all in one go. Only then did she speak: "The Yun Family's stocks have been locked at the lower limit for three days. Tomorrow, we'll probably have to declare bankruptcy. Their methods are fierce and fast, and we've had no room to maneuver. I brought the last batch of Yun Family belongings with me this time. Except for the ancestral shrine, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep the Yun mansion."
Cecilia Gu was stunned on the spot.
How could it happen so fast?
Even if the Yun Family wasn't the richest in K City, they were far from an ordinary household. How could they fall so quickly?
Mr. Yun and Mrs. Yun clearly hadn't expected this to happen. Mr. Yun sat there, face pale, unable to recover from the shock.
Mrs. Yun, faced with such a crisis, actually responded faster: "Serena, what happened? Is someone deliberately targeting our Yun Family? Even if it's revenge, how could it happen so quickly...?"
Serena Yun said gravely, "I've been trying to find out about that company, but I couldn't get any information at all! The moment they appeared, they went straight for the Yun Family's lifeline. Not only did they drive jewelry prices extremely low, they also bought up my supply at high prices. They're clearly coming for us. Thankfully, Mom was prepared, or the Yun Family would have nothing left now."
The unease in Cecilia Gu's heart grew stronger and stronger.
Such swift and decisive tactics—why did they feel so much like Charles Yin's style?
But how could he be the one behind this?
He’s supposed to be in Africa right now, isn’t he?
Even if he could pull the strings from afar, he’d have no reason to destroy the Yun Family.
After all, this is his father- and mother-in-law’s family, isn’t it?
At that moment, Mr. Yun suddenly snapped out of his daze. The attack on the Yun Family had come so suddenly and so fiercely. But why had his mother already prepared building materials and tools, and transferred the family’s assets ahead of time?
Mr. Yun immediately looked toward Madam Yun.
Madam Yun glanced at her son—she knew exactly what his look meant.
Madam Yun nodded quietly and said, "I started preparing a long time ago. Did you all forget the prophecy? The Yun Family will perish in the one thousand one hundred and eleventh generation, and also rise in the one thousand one hundred and eleventh generation. Now, we’ve simply reached the point of destruction."
Listening to Madam Yun’s calm response, Cecilia Gu found it absurd.
"Grandma, what do you mean by that? Are you saying I destroyed the Yun Family?" Cecilia Gu really didn't feel any affection for this grandmother.
She’d been sent away at birth, then forced to return to the Yun Family with Jane Gu’s life hanging in the balance.
Treated like a fool—who could possibly be happy about that?
Grandma Yun didn’t answer, but instead asked Serena Yun, "Did they keep pursuing us?"
Serena Yun nodded. "They said if the Yun Family couldn’t fill the hole in the books, we’d have to use our rare books as collateral to settle the debt. Clearly, they’re after the Yun Family’s collection."
Everyone present, except Grandma Yun, looked shocked.
A businessman reeking of money, crushing the Yun Family, all for a pile of ancient books? The whole thing sounded off.
So they’re after the Yun Family’s ancient books?
Grandma Yun spoke up, "Alright, now that everyone’s here, I’m officially announcing that the Yun Family is moving to this island. We’ll have to stay here for a few years before we can return to China. When we’ve lain low long enough, that’s when the Yun Family will rise again. For now, everyone will have to put up with living on this island. Every day, a boat will bring supplies from the nearest city. Please try not to go out unless you have to."
Cecilia Gu suddenly stood up and said, "No, I have to go back."
She only had three months left—whatever happened, she had to cherish every single moment.
Grandma Yun didn’t try to stop Cecilia Gu. She just glanced at her and said, "I don’t mind you going back. Just remember your identity and responsibilities. The Mo Family’s young master is outside too—spend more time with him."
Cecilia Gu’s body stiffened slightly.
Serena Yun continued, "I was only able to make it back safely thanks to the Mo Family’s young master. Without his help, I probably couldn’t have saved even our last assets."
Grandma Yun nodded. "The Yun Family’s connection with the Mo Family will never be broken. The Mo Family’s young master has shown real heart."
The more Cecilia Gu listened, the more shocked she felt.
She needed to go back and see for herself what had really happened.
"I’ll go with you," Mrs. Yun stood up as well, her tone firm. "I can’t rest easy unless I’m with you."
Cecilia Gu looked at Mrs. Yun with deep gratitude.
Mr. Yun nodded. "It’s good for you to go along. I just don’t understand—who did our Yun Family offend to deserve this kind of total destruction?"
Cecilia Gu and Mrs. Yun didn’t linger—they quickly boarded a plane and left the island, winding their way back to K City.
The moment Cecilia Gu stepped off the plane, she felt a looming sense of crisis in the air.
Everywhere—online and in the newspapers—the news was everywhere: The Yun Family was bankrupt.
The news was so shocking that people in Eastshire Province still couldn’t believe it was real.
When the villagers from Yuanshan Village heard the news, the village chief and six clan chiefs went straight to K City, arriving just before and after Cecilia Gu.
After successfully contacting Cecilia Gu, everyone quickly met up.
When the people from Yuanshan Village learned that Cecilia Gu really was the Yun Family’s daughter and had officially rejoined the family, they were naturally happy for her.
But that happiness didn’t last long—everyone was stunned by the news of the Yun Family’s bankruptcy.
When Cecilia Gu and Mrs. Yun stood in front of the once-glorious Yun Family mansion, staring at the official seals marking it as seized, both felt like they were dreaming.
How could this happen?
She’d only been gone three days—how could everything change so suddenly?
A Cadillac pulled up nearby, and out stepped Max Mo, elegant as ever.
The moment Max Mo saw Cecilia Gu, his gaze softened.
"Aunt, Cici." Max Mo quickly walked over, glanced at the seal on the mansion’s gate, then said, "Don’t worry, I won’t let anyone buy this place. The Mo Family’s network in the military and government is strong. I’ll pay to keep the mansion. It’s my fault—I’ve been busy with the company and neglected the Yun Family. By the time I got involved, the Yun Family’s stock was already..."
"It’s not your fault," Mrs. Yun sighed. "Maybe this is just fate."
Cecilia Gu stared at Max Mo, her eyes steady. "Do you know who’s behind this? With your resources, it shouldn’t be hard to find out, right?"
She didn’t feel much for the Yun Family, but she had officially rejoined them.
Even if she didn’t feel a sense of belonging, the attack had been ruthless—forcing the Yun Family out of the country, leaving her parents with nowhere to go!
Such speed, such efficiency! Who would believe they hadn’t had their eyes on the Yun Family for a long time?
Max Mo didn’t deny it; he nodded slightly. "I have a villa in K City. Aunt, Cici, why don’t you stay there for a few days?"
Cecilia Gu shook her head. "No need to trouble yourself. My mom and I can just stay at a hotel."
It’s the Yun Family that’s bankrupt, not me.
The money I have is more than enough for my mom and me to stay at a hotel.
Seeing Cecilia Gu refuse, Max Mo immediately told his assistant, "Book two rooms at the Intercontinental Hotel."
Before Cecilia Gu could refuse again, Max Mo said calmly, "Let me arrange the hotel. After all, in Kingston, no one would dare disrespect me. If my aunt were to go alone, there might be trouble."
Madam Yun nodded.
The Yun Family was bankrupt now. If she stayed at such a luxurious hotel herself, she’d easily become a target.
After thinking it over, Cecilia Gu could only agree.
"It's getting late. You must be hungry. I've already prepared dinner, and I have some things to report to you." Max Mo was always known for his calm and generosity; everything was organized. "Also, I’ve already sent the village chief and clan chiefs of Yuanshan Village back home and made sure they’re taken care of. Since the Yun Family is gone, the Mo Family will protect Yuanshan Village from now on."
After hearing Max Mo’s words, even if Cecilia Gu wanted to refuse, she couldn’t say no.
He’d simply done everything too well.
Cecilia Gu and Madam Yun exchanged a glance, then got into Max Mo’s car and headed for downtown.
Max Mo chose a very secluded spot and ordered a tableful of exquisite dishes.
Unfortunately, neither Cecilia Gu nor Madam Yun had much of an appetite.
They were desperate to know what had happened.
Max Mo sat across from them, his long fingers interlaced on the table. He spoke gravely: "The reason the Yun Family was struck so quickly is because their opponent was too powerful. Especially those overseas businesses—they were uprooted overnight."
Cecilia Gu felt increasingly uneasy.
She just knew this wasn’t going to be simple...
Sure enough, Max Mo continued, slowly revealing the truth: "The person who targeted the Yun Family wasn’t a stranger—it was your husband, the president of Yin Enterprises, Charles Yin!"
Cecilia Gu was stunned when she heard that name. She shot up from her seat, her face turning pale, her body trembling as she braced herself against the table, glaring at Max Mo: "Impossible! How could Charles Yin be behind this?"