Samuel Qu has been defeated.
His troops collapsed like a landslide.
When those men realized the overwhelming difference in strength, they finally gave up all resistance and chose to surrender.
The rescue team immediately went to see Cecilia Gu, stood at attention, and saluted: "Young Madam, we are here on Charles Yin's orders to report!"
Cecilia Gu finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you for your hard work."
With the battle over, it was time to clean up the battlefield and tally the supplies.
This was something Cecilia Gu no longer needed to be involved in.
The alarm at the Monroe Family Estate was lifted as well, and Sophie Mo—Cecilia's close friend and cousin—could finally come over to gossip and complain to Cecilia Gu.
Lisa Li came along too.
When she saw the brutal battlefield outside Cecilia Gu's estate, she was truly frightened, her face turning pale.
Only now did she understand what real war meant.
"Why did she come along too?" Sophie Mo complained to Cecilia Gu when she saw Lisa Li looking so nervous. "You have no idea how annoying she is. In our estate, she acts more like the Monroe Family's heiress than I do. I never boss the servants around, but she orders everyone about. If my brother hadn't told me to put up with her, I would have hit her myself."
Cecilia Gu replied, "Max can't help it either. Luckily, we won't see her much in the future, so just ignore her. Come on, let's have some tea in the room. There's nothing left here for us to do."
"Sounds good," Sophie Mo nodded and followed Cecilia Gu into the room.
Indeed, there was nothing left for them to do.
With Max Mo present, the people sent by Charles Yin quickly made contact with the authorities and secured temporary flight clearance, sending the ailing Mr. Qu—head of the Qu Family—abroad, fulfilling their agreement with the Qu Family.
As they sent him away, Cecilia Gu truly felt relieved.
She hadn't expected that she would help Charles Yin accomplish something so significant.
Looking back now, she had experienced more in this one night than in many years before.
It also let Cecilia Gu witness up close the true cruelty of war.
Zachary Qu didn't leave with the others; he was here to fully take over the Qu Family.
This was his goal, so of course he wasn't going anywhere.
The battlefield was cleaned up quickly.
Soon, there was no sign that a battle had ever raged here.
As for what Charles Yin and Max Mo would gain, what price the Qu Family would pay, and how Zachary Qu would operate—none of these things concerned Cecilia Gu or Sophie Mo anymore.
However, there were other matters that required Cecilia Gu's attention.
The VIPs who had been under control were all picked up by their families.
Whether they left by choice or stayed behind, everyone understood this was a great chance to build ties with the Yin Family.
So, representatives from these families came to thank Cecilia Gu and Sophie Mo for their bravery in protecting them at the most dangerous moment.
They also knew this place was extremely safe now, so people from all over the world kept arriving in waves.
But this time, they weren't here to celebrate Mr. Qu's birthday—they were simply here to thank Cecilia Gu and Sophie Mo.
"They sure know how to pick their timing," Coco Shen said, putting down the neatly folded curtains. "When things were dangerous, they all ran like cowards. Now that it's safe, they're lining up to thank Young Madam. If they really wanted to thank her, did it have to be now?"
"They're just trying to get noticed," Mia Dou said. "If they miss this chance, Young Madam might not see them again."
Julia Yu spoke up from the side: "Let them come. I'll make sure to calculate all the costs we've incurred these days."
As a lawyer, maximizing her client's benefit was basic practice.
She wasn't going to let those parasites get away so easily!
Hearing Julia Yu's words, Sophie Mo burst out laughing. "Now I get why my brother sent Julia Yu over—he wanted her to help you settle the accounts!"
Julia Yu looked a little embarrassed. "It's just part of my job."
Cecilia Gu laughed too. "Great, Julia, please help us tally up our losses and make sure they compensate us properly!"
"Of course." Julia Yu, the lawyer, instantly switched into professional mode. "I'll make sure they regret ever coming here."
After that, everyone in the room burst out laughing.
That's the charm of Julia Yu.
Even though everyone was aware of her awkward position, they could still joke and chat with her, all because she was smart enough.
A clever woman like her shouldn't waste herself on pointless jealousy.
Meanwhile, Zachary Qu moved quickly too.
He pinned all the family's chaos on Samuel Qu, whose reputation was now buried under a mountain of blame.
Anyway, Samuel Qu was already paralyzed by a stroke—he couldn't even defend himself.
He could only be dragged out in front of everyone as a scapegoat, while Zachary Qu put on a show of brotherly love and gained sympathy and support.
Now, with so many descendants in the Qu Family, only Zachary Qu was left.
It was obvious that the family would end up in Zachary Qu's hands.
After all, Samuel Qu was now paralyzed by a stroke.
A huge family can't be handed over to a bedridden patient, right?
So Zachary Qu easily took control of everything in the Qu Family.
With Mr. Qu (Patriarch)'s will backing him, Zachary Qu faced no obstacles and spent just a few days gathering most of the family's power and influence.
During these days, Zachary Qu was full of pride and looked quite dashing.
And because Charles Yin had helped out, he became a great benefactor to the Qu Family.
Zachary Qu generously ceded land and gave Charles Yin plenty of benefits.
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On Max Mo's side, Zachary Qu didn't hold back either.
He proactively sent a pile of benefits to the Monroe Family and even gave them the green light for their business in Malaysia.
When the others saw that the Qu Family had aligned themselves with the Yin and Monroe Families, no one dared underestimate Zachary Qu anymore.
Although this battle left the Qu Family badly weakened, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse, and Zachary Qu had plenty of hidden assets.
So, in the end, the Qu Family hadn't lost that much, and they'd recover sooner or later.
Cecilia Gu didn't care much about these things. She never thought about taking advantage of others' businesses—she just chatted with Sophie Mo and enjoyed a few peaceful days.
When Julia Yu arrived that day, she brought a thick stack of forms. "I've already summarized everyone's situation and listed the resources they've used and the compensation owed. We'll just have each person sign off when the time comes."
Seeing the huge pile of forms in Julia Yu's hands, Cecilia Gu couldn't help but say, "You really did it! Julia, you're amazing."
"It's my job," Julia Yu said, handing the forms to Cecilia Gu. "Take a look and see if anything's missing."
Cecilia Gu took them and glanced over. "You did a great job. Thank you so much."
"You're welcome," Julia Yu replied. "By the way, I need to consult you and Miss Mo about something. My boss is too busy right now, so I have to ask you two."
"What's up?" Sophie Mo asked curiously. "Is there really something even you, the top lawyer, can't handle?"
"Here's the thing. More and more guests are arriving, and this estate can't accommodate them all. Miss Mo, do you think the Monroe Family Estate could open up for the overflow? Most of the newcomers are ladies from various families." Julia Yu replied with a smile.
As soon as she said that, Cecilia Gu and Sophie Mo immediately understood what she meant.
These ladies weren't just here for safety—they had other motives!
Just think about it.
What would make all these ladies risk everything to come here?
Of course, they're after eligible bachelors!
One is the newly appointed Qu Family leader, Zachary Qu; the other is the current head of the Monroe Family, Max Mo.
Both are super-hot, diamond-level bachelors!
No matter which man they snag, their future is set for glory.
Men like these are hard to come by.
With such a golden opportunity, of course they wouldn't miss it!
Cecilia Gu said, "If these ladies are willing to put up with the barren conditions here just for matchmaking, then I’m happy to help them out."
Sophie Mo laughed, "I don't mind. The Monroe Family estate is just sitting empty, so let them stay there. Honestly, dealing with Lisa Li is annoying enough—what’s a few more people? Maybe if more women chase after my brother, Lisa won't have time to act like a diva." (Note: In Chinese families, siblings often play matchmaker or comment on each other's relationships; Sophie is Max Mo's younger sister.)
Sophie Mo chuckled, "I wonder if any of them will be lucky enough to catch my brother's eye."
Cecilia Gu smiled, "Alright, since you agree, that's the plan. You stay here with me—no need to join their circus!"
"Sure," Sophie Mo nodded and had her things moved over, settling in with Cecilia Gu to watch the fun.
And fun it was—super lively, in fact.
Cecilia Gu looked at the endless waves of visitors. Besides the rescued VIP families, there were plenty of uninvited guests trying to make an impression.
These people really know how to worm their way in!
Oh well, if we're going to have a crowd, let's really make it lively.
Not far from Cecilia Gu's estate, a young woman lowered her car window, gazing outside with innocent longing. "Mom, do you think Mr. Mo will like my face?"
A noble lady beside her smiled, "Of course he will. Your face looks just like the Young Madam of the Yin Family."
The young woman instinctively picked up a mirror, watching herself mimic Cecilia Gu's every expression.
Her heart brimmed with hope and longing.
This time, she was determined to win over Max Mo and become his woman!