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Upon hearing this, Su Chang's heart softened, but he still decided to make Jiang Lai understand his stance. He took a deep breath, slowed down, and pulled the car over to the side of the road.

Su Chang turned around and stared intently at Jiang Lai, his brows furrowed and his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

Chapter 179 Counterattack

"Since you've chosen to be my wife, you need to understand your position. You should leave the management of the company. You can leave the company's affairs to your younger sister and the others. You don't need to worry about the Jiang family's affairs anymore. Can you do that?" Su Chang thought for a while and then said directly.

"Su Chang, how do you plan to handle the Jiang family's situation this time?" Jiang Lai felt Su Chang's gaze, and her heart began to race.

She knew she shouldn't ask these questions, especially since Su Chang had just told her to be mindful of her stance. But after all, they were her parents and brother, and she didn't want to see her lover and family become too hostile.

Su Chang stared at Jiang Lai for a while, shook his head helplessly, and then sighed and said, "Your second uncle and Jiang Tao will definitely be sent in. As for Jiang Haokun and your parents, we'll see how they react." His tone revealed a hint of helplessness and soft-heartedness, but he wouldn't let the Jiang family off the hook. Otherwise, who knows how many people would try to take advantage of them. This time, he would just consider it a demonstration of his authority.

Jiang Lai breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Su Chang's words, but also felt a pang of guilt. She knew that Su Chang was willing to back down for her sake; she had spent a considerable amount of time with the ten sisters and knew their capabilities better than anyone.

She gently bit her lip and said solemnly, "Thank you, Su Chang. From now on, I will only be the wife of the Su family, and have nothing to do with the Jiang family."

Su Chang looked at Jiang Lai, his gaze softening. He reached out and gently stroked Jiang Lai's hair, saying, "I know you're a kind person, but at this time, we have to make some decisions, otherwise, who knows how many people will want to take a piece of our flesh. I hope you can understand my actions."

"I know," Jiang Lai nodded, tears welling in her eyes. She knew Su Chang was protecting their entire family, and all the women around him. She decided that from now on, she would stand firmly by Su Chang's side and never make things difficult for him again.

Su Chang restarted the car and continued driving towards Villa No. 8. His mood gradually calmed down. He knew that his next move was crucial; whether he could truly establish himself in Shanghai depended on this. Jiang Lai, on the other hand, sat in the passenger seat, silently contemplating her future path after leaving the management company.

When they returned to the villa, Guan Juer and the others also came back one after another. Su Chang did not rush to deal with the Jiang family's affairs. Instead, she went over to greet Guan Juer and the others and asked about their situation, since it had been a long time since they had seen each other.

After Jiang Lai returned, she didn't greet anyone and went straight upstairs to her room. Su Chang knew that Jiang Lai must be feeling upset, so she didn't disturb her. She needed to figure everything out herself.

Seeing Jiang Lai's expression, Andy and the other women knew something must have happened, but no one asked what was wrong. Only Guan Juer couldn't help but hug Su Chang's arm and whisper, "Brother Su Chang, what happened to Sister Jiang Lai?"

Su Chang looked helplessly at Guan Juer, patted her head affectionately, and then looked at the women and said, "You must be curious about what happened to Jiang Lai, right? Then I'll just tell you directly."

"I came back this time mainly to deal with the Jiang family's affairs. Jiang Lai's family arranged for Jiang Lai's second uncle and cousin to get into our company through Jiang Lai, and they have been trying to hollow out our company..." Su Chang solemnly recounted the Jiang family's actions one by one. When he talked about Jiang Haokun's shameless remarks, he clenched his fists in anger.

"I never expected Jiang Haokun to be this kind of person. I must make sure Gan Jing stays away from him." Xu Li couldn't hold back any longer, her eyebrows furrowed as she complained indignantly. The other women echoed her sentiments, expressing their indignation at Jiang Haokun's behavior.

"Brother Su Chang, wouldn't Sister Jiang Lai be in a very difficult position?" Guan Juer looked upstairs with a worried expression, her hands unconsciously twisting together, feeling anxious for Jiang Lai.

Upon hearing Guan Juer's words, Su Chang smiled indulgently. He gently pulled Guan Juer into his arms and said softly, "Guan Guan, how about I entrust you with the most important task of accompanying Jiang Lai?"

Guan Juer nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with determination, and assured him, "Don't worry, Brother Su Chang, I will take good care of Sister Jiang Lai." With that, she walked upstairs with a serious expression.

Chen Nanxing then spoke up, "Guan Guan, I'll go with you."

"Thank you, Nanxing." Guan Juer looked at Chen Nanxing gratefully when she saw that she was willing to go with her. The two smiled at each other and went upstairs together.

Su Chang watched the two women go upstairs and felt a little relieved.

Once the two women were out of sight, Andy asked with a serious expression, "A-Su, what do you plan to do about the Jiang family? Should we ask Old Tan to intervene?"

Xu Li and the other girls stared at Su Chang nervously, their eyes revealing their concern and worry for him. After all, apart from Andy, Xu Li, Xu Hongdou, Gao Wenruohan, and Tong Wei were basically unable to help Su Chang in this kind of situation.

Su Chang felt the gazes of the women, smiled slightly, and comforted them, "Don't worry, the Jiang family is nothing serious. Andy, there's no need to trouble Old Tan. We'll handle this ourselves; it's a battle to establish our authority." His tone was firm, and his eyes were full of confidence.

Andy looked at Su Chang, still somewhat uneasy, and asked, "Su Chang, are you sure you can do this?" She knew that the Jiang family's influence in Shanghai was not to be underestimated, and she was worried that Su Chang might get into trouble because of it.

Su Chang patted Andy on the shoulder and smiled, saying, "Andy, trust me, I know what I'm doing. Although the Jiang family has some background, we're not easy to bully. This time, I'm going to let everyone know that we're not to be trifled with, and anyone who dares to extend their claws should be prepared to have them chopped off." His eyes gleamed with determination, as if telling Andy that he was fully prepared.

“Alright, if there’s anything I can help you with, just let me know. If you don’t have enough money, I haven’t touched the money you gave me before. I still have some savings, so you can use them first.” Andy looked at Su Chang with sincerity and concern in his eyes.

Su Chang felt a surge of emotion, but still shook his head and said, "No need, Andy, I can handle it myself." His expression was firm, revealing a sense of confidence.

“Yes, Su Chang, I haven’t touched the money you gave me. You can use it all.” Gao Wenruohan took out the bank card that Su Chang had given her from her bag and handed it to Su Chang. Her eyes were full of determination and support.

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Xu Hongdou and Xu Li said nothing, but they both took out their bank cards from their bags and gently placed them in Su Chang's hands. Su Chang looked at the women, his heart filled with satisfaction, and a warm smile appeared on his lips.

"Thank you all! But since I'm going to be playing the stock market this time, consider this money your investment. I'll share the profits with you when it's made." Su Chang put his arms around Wen Gaoruohan and Xu Hongdou, speaking to the women. His tone was relaxed, as if he were discussing something trivial.

"Do whatever you want. If it doesn't work out, we'll just leave Shanghai," Xu Hongdou said nonchalantly, her eyes revealing a hint of carefree rebellion. She never felt a sense of belonging to Shanghai to begin with, and with her witch-like older sister there, she wished she could stay as far away from Xu Hongmi as possible to avoid being tormented.

"Don't worry, the Jiang family is nothing special in my eyes." Hearing Xu Hongdou's words, Su Chang smiled, his smile full of doting and confidence.

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"Alright, Asu, don't worry about us. Go and deal with the Jiang family's affairs first," Andy urged, fearing the Jiang family might strike first. A hint of worry and tension was in her eyes.

Su Chang glanced at the women and noticed that their gazes all conveyed the same meaning. Xu Hongdou and Gao Wenruohan both sat up from Su Chang's lap; their movements were swift and decisive, clearly indicating that he should get down to business. Su Chang shook his head helplessly, inwardly marveling at the women's understanding and thoughtfulness.

"Alright, I'll go deal with the Jiang family's affairs first." After saying that, Su Chang stood up and walked towards the door.

After Su Chang left the villa, the ten Zheng sisters were already waiting there.

"Let's go to Junyue Mansion." Su Chang's voice revealed a sense of authority and decisiveness.

"Yes, young master," the ten twins replied in unison.

Su Chang led the decimals to the Junyue Mansion by car, taking a detour along the way. This time, he didn't even bring Cui Tianqi along, leaving her at the villa. After all, this was his crucial first battle, and he wouldn't leave any unstable factors by his side.

Upon arriving at the Grand Hyatt Residence, Su Chang sat solemnly on the sofa, his gaze sharp as an eagle's, fixed intently on the deceps in front of him. The deceps stood upright opposite him, their eyes revealing determination and resolve.

Su Chang took a deep breath and then slowly said, "This operation is of paramount importance. I will not keep any destabilizing factors around me. You need to understand your mission, understand?"

The ten twins answered in unison, "Understood, young master!"

Su Chang nodded in satisfaction and continued, "I don't care how you proceed, but you must achieve three objectives: First, get Uncle Jiang Lai and Jiang Tao imprisoned; second, cripple all of the Jiang family's businesses, reducing their wealth by at least half; third, see if anyone else is interfering, and if so, eliminate them completely. Any questions?"

After hearing Su Chang's instructions, Zheng Fangxiu frowned, then cautiously asked, "Young Master, is there a time limit?"

Chapter 180 The Operation Begins

Su Chang thought for a moment and asked directly, "How long will it take you at the fastest?"

Zheng Fangxiu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Completing the first and second goals is easy, it will take at most a week. As for the third goal, I can't be sure right now, it depends on the specific situation."

Su Chang nodded in satisfaction upon hearing Zheng Fangxiu's reply. He understood that while he wanted to resolve the matter more quickly, he also knew the importance of patience and meticulous work. This was the first time he had demonstrated his abilities, and he had to ensure everything went perfectly.

"Okay, let's get started! Little sister, things can't be chaotic at the company during this time, so you need to keep an eye on things," Su Chang reminded her again.

"Don't worry, young master," Zheng Fangxiu immediately assured him, her voice firm and strong.

Afterwards, Zheng Fangxiu assigned tasks to the decapters in an orderly manner. The decapters acted quickly and efficiently, like a well-trained army.

After seeing the ten children busy themselves, Su Chang went up to the second-floor terrace alone. Standing on the terrace, gazing at the distant Shanghai, a surge of pride welled up in his heart.

A confident smile curled at the corner of his lips, as if announcing to the whole world: "It's time for everyone to know that I, Su Chang, exist!"

The next morning, when Su Chang arrived in the living room, she found the decapters still busy, clearly having not slept all night.

When the dechapuls saw Su Chang arrive, they all stood up and looked at him. Zheng Fangxiu quickly picked up a document, walked to Su Chang, handed it to him, and said respectfully, "Young Master, this is information about everyone in our company. Please take a look."

Su Chang took the documents, a hint of concern in his eyes, and said, "You've worked hard. No matter how important the matter is, you should also take care of your health." His voice was tinged with heartache.

Zheng Fangxiu smiled slightly, her face showing gratitude, and said firmly, "Young Master, don't worry, we're not tired." Her eyes shone with a determined light, as if telling Su Chang that they were willing to give everything for him.

Seeing the expressions on Zheng Fangxiu's and the other women's faces, Su Chang knew he couldn't persuade them, so he stopped talking and started flipping through the documents. As he turned the pages, Su Chang's expression grew increasingly grim. His brows furrowed tightly, and he thought to himself, "I didn't expect so many people to have designs on my company!"

When he saw the Jiang family, the Li family, and Wu Fei from Panshi Security Company among them, a flash of anger crossed his eyes. He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and silently vowed, "I won't let any of these people get away with this!"

Su Chang looked up at Zheng Fangxiu with a serious expression and asked, "Is it possible to win over all these people?"

His voice carried a hint of anxiety, because he knew that if it were just targeting one company, it shouldn't be a problem, but this involved dozens of companies, and their combined efforts were terrifying. He wasn't sure if Zheng Fangxiu and her team could handle it.

Zheng Fangxiu did not rush to answer. She lowered her head and pondered for a while, then raised her head and looked at Su Chang with a firm gaze, saying, "Young Master, it is not impossible to solve everything, but it will take a long time, at least three months. Moreover, doing so may lead to our company being isolated by everyone."

Upon hearing this, Su Chang frowned, his heart filled with conflict. He knew Zheng Fangxiu was right, but he was unwilling to let those who posed a threat to the company go unpunished. He pondered silently, weighing the pros and cons.

"And what's your suggestion?" Su Chang's voice revealed a hint of expectation; he hoped Zheng Fangxiu could offer a better solution.

Zheng Fangxiu took a deep breath and then said, "Focus on the big players and let the small ones go. Our main targets are the Jiang family, the Li family, and Wu Fei from Panshi Security Company. I believe that after this operation, the other companies will immediately back down." Her tone was firm and confident, as if she had already made up her mind.

After listening to Zheng Fangxiu's suggestion, Su Chang's doubts gradually dissipated like smoke. He nodded slightly and said firmly, "Okay, we'll do it your way. But how long will it take to deal with those three families at the earliest?"

Zheng Fangxiu answered without hesitation: "With our financial resources, we can target all three of them at the same time. If we don't consider the costs and the government's attitude, a week should be enough. If we want to be more cautious, two weeks would be sufficient."

After hearing the answer, Su Chang slowly sat down on the sofa, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, as if she were contemplating an important decision.

He closed his eyes, feigning sleep for a moment, his mind weighing the pros and cons of the two options. Zheng Fangxiu stood quietly to the side, without making a sound; she knew that Su Chang needed quiet time to think.

A few minutes later, Su Chang opened her eyes, her gaze sharp as she looked at Zheng Fangxiu. She ordered firmly, "Sister, let's be cautious. Two weeks it is. However, we must treat the three families differently. Don't kill the Jiang family immediately; observe their reaction first before making a decision. As for the Li family and Wu Fei, crush them completely. Don't give them a chance to resist, understand?"

Zheng Fangxiu sensed that Su Chang's attitude towards Cui Tianqi was somewhat different. She hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help asking, "What about Cui Tianqi?"

Su Chang waved his hand, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his face, and said, "You don't need to worry about her. I'll talk to her myself after this matter is resolved. Now, let's get started."

After Zheng Fangxiu agreed, she immediately turned around and directed the ten women to continue their work. Her movements were swift and decisive, as if she were already used to this tense rhythm.

Su Chang watched Zheng Fangxiu's departing figure, pondering to himself. He knew this operation was of paramount importance and could not afford the slightest mistake.

He decided that after resolving the issues with Jiang Lai's second uncle and Jiang Tao, it would be better for him to leave Shanghai directly, attracting everyone's attention and making them feel that he hadn't noticed their little tricks at all. This would also make it easier for Zheng Fangxiu and the others to carry out their actions.

Zheng Fangxiu handled the matter very quickly; that afternoon, she handed over all the evidence of Jiang Lai's second uncle and Jiang Tao's crimes to the police.

The top police officers in Shanghai also attached great importance to this newly established trillion-dollar company in Shanghai. After obtaining evidence, they immediately launched an operation to arrest Jiang Lai's second uncle and Jiang Tao, who was far away in Beijing.

The news of Jiang Lai's second uncle and Jiang Tao's arrest reached Jiang Haokun's ears immediately. Upon hearing the news, Jiang Haokun's face instantly turned grim. He gripped his phone tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force... His eyes revealed a hint of anxiety and worry as he silently pondered how to deal with the situation.

Jiang Haokun took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then dialed his father's number: "Dad, Su Chang has made his move. Second Uncle and Jiang Tao have both been arrested. I'm afraid they won't be able to hold out and will drag us all into it, which would be quite troublesome." His voice was filled with urgency and unease.

Upon hearing this news, Jiang's father remained calm. He frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Haokun, has Su Chang made any other moves besides this?"

Jiang Haokun quickly replied, "Nothing has been found yet." A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, wondering why his father was so calm.

“That’s fine then. Go visit your second uncle and tell him that if he remains silent, the Jiang family will still give him his share of the profits; otherwise, the Jiang family will remove him from the family.” Jiang’s father said coldly, his tone firm and resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

Jiang Haokun quickly replied, "Okay, Dad." He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and admired his father's decisiveness and resolve.

"Alright, Haokun, be careful. Although Su Chang hasn't made any moves yet, since he's still in Shanghai, you still need to be wary of him," Jiang's father instructed again, a hint of concern in his eyes.

"Understood, Dad. I'll be careful. I've contacted quite a few people this time. Even if he doesn't come looking for trouble, I'll teach him a lesson," Jiang Haokun said coldly, a hint of ruthlessness and determination flashing in his eyes.

Jiang's father remained silent for a while, then sighed helplessly and said, "Haokun, I know you have a lot of opinions about Su Chang, but you also need to be careful about your approach. His company isn't listed yet, so you mustn't be too hasty. Also, remember, don't hurt Lai Lai. That's the bottom line, understand?" His tone carried a hint of seriousness and warning.

"I understand, Dad. I definitely won't hurt Lai Lai. She's my sister too," Jiang Haokun quickly assured him.

Jiang Haokun had just hung up the phone when it rang again. He saw the caller ID and realized it was someone he had sent to keep an eye on Su Chang. He frowned and thought to himself, "They've already got news so quickly?" He quickly answered the phone.

"Boss, the target is at the airport now, and it seems he's about to leave Shanghai." As soon as the call connected, the message that Su Chang was leaving Shanghai came from the other end.

Jiang Haokun was taken aback upon hearing this, a puzzled look on his face. He thought to himself, "Why would Su Chang leave Shanghai at this time? Is it because of Jiang Lai, and she only intends to deal with my second uncle and Jiang Tao? But Su Chang's attitude was so resolute that day, it doesn't seem like it." His eyes deepened as he fell into deep thought.

After waiting for a while without receiving a reply from Jiang Haokun, the person on the other end of the phone asked again, "Boss, should I continue to follow him?"

Jiang Haokun made up his mind at this moment. He gripped his phone tightly and ordered firmly, "You continue to follow him. Wherever he goes, you go. You must keep track of his whereabouts in real time, understand?"