This sudden internal family conflict was resolved perfectly thanks to the actions of Lin Feng and Hayasaka Ai.
Shinomiya Kaguya became Shinomiya Gan'an's heir and the new controller of the Shinomiya Group.
After Lin Feng, Ai, and Kaguya went upstairs, the servants quickly began cleaning up the bodies, bloodstains, and traces of battle in the hall.
Kaguya issued a gag order regarding Lin Feng. As for her acquisition of inheritance rights, only a vague description would be released.
With Lin Feng's command looming over him, Gan'an didn't dare delay the transfer of power.
"Hayasaka, when did you meet Lord Lin Feng?"
Kaguya finally asked the question she had been holding back.
"Well... if we're going by the time in this world, it's been less than five days."
Ai placed a slender finger against her cheek, thinking for a moment.
"This world?"
"Yes, the world we are in right now!"
Kaguya's mind struggled to catch up. Did Ai mean there were other worlds? That would explain why she called Lord Lin Feng a God from another world.
"Then, Hayasaka, how long did you spend in the other world?"
"About twenty days!"
"What?!!"
Kaguya couldn't believe it. Ever since seeing Ai stand up to her father, she felt like she had been in a constant state of shock—like she had used up years' worth of surprise in a single day.
"That's impossible! We're together every day!"
"I went to that world..."
Ai explained the time difference between the two worlds, finally giving Kaguya some understanding.
Hearing this, Kaguya's gaze shifted to Lin Feng. She was intrigued by the world Ai described—a place where one could level up and get stronger like in a game, though with only one life.
She dared not make any requests right now. She had received so much help from Lord Lin Feng without doing anything for him in return. Even if it was for Ai's sake, the one who truly benefited was her. Without Ai, she never would have received his aid.
"Hayasaka, let's go to school together tomorrow!"
Ai understood exactly what Kaguya meant. "Mn!"
Soon, the two walked hand-in-hand to Kaguya's room. They had a lot to talk about tonight, especially Kaguya's questions about the other world.
That night, earth-shattering events occurred at the Shinomiya main house. Shinomiya Gan'an was transferring power to Kaguya, the daughter who had never vied for control.
This shocked the family members. Didn't Gan'an dislike Kaguya? Why the sudden 180-degree turn after one visit?
Faced with their father's move, his three sons felt a mix of confusion, headache, jealousy, and resentment. Shinomiya Oko and Shinomiya Unyo reacted the most intensely.
They had put in untold effort for that position, only for supreme power to be handed to a little girl still in school.
"Oko, Unyo, do not try anything against Kaguya. The one beside her..."
Gan'an treated his three sons roughly the same, but at least he treated them infinitely better than he had treated Kaguya in the past. After all, the conglomerate belonged to the Shinomiya family, not outsiders.
The branch family, the Shijo family, was slowly working towards taking over. Gan'an had noticed this and sent Unyo to investigate them.
But plans couldn't keep up with changes.
The girl from the Hayasaka family had somehow connected with a God from another world, and they seemed quite intimate. If Gan'an hadn't seen that Ai had no interest in the Shinomiya Group, he might have handed control to the Hayasaka family instead.
"Yes! Father."
Hearing Gan'an's words, the three brothers had strange expressions. God? What is that? Has the old man been scammed?
They all knew how old their father was. It was inevitable for the elderly to seek longevity or youth, making them susceptible to swindlers and "spiritual masters."
"Also, do not provoke the Hayasaka family. From now on, the Hayasaka family is liberated. Let them go." Gan'an fixed a cold glare on Oko as he said this.
"I understand, Father!"
Under Gan'an's pressure, Oko could only agree for now.
He was waiting to get out so he could send his own people to investigate Kaguya and find out what exactly had caused such a massive change in the old man.
Releasing the defeated Hayasaka clan from their grasp? By Gan'an's old standards, that would have been impossible.
Walking out of the main house conference room, each of the three brothers had their own thoughts as they headed home, heads bowed. They all wanted to inherit Gan'an's position, but... it had gone to their youngest sister.
Under the black night sky, a crescent moon illuminated the ground. For the well-informed great families, this was destined to be a restless night.
Since Ai and Kaguya slept together, Lin Feng spent the night alone in Ai's room.
Starting today, the head housekeeper who survived yesterday took over the management of Kaguya's mansion.
Once Ai was free, and after Kaguya signed the papers, she appointed Ai as the Chief Secretary of the Shinomiya Group. It was a position effectively second only to one, and above thousands.
Ai, of course, had no interest in the job itself. She had already succeeded in helping Kaguya break free from the family's control and become the family head.
These were the things the two discussed in bed before sleeping.
"Good morning, Lord Lin Feng!"
After getting ready, Kaguya and Ai met Lin Feng downstairs. Kaguya bowed respectfully.
It was impossible for Kaguya not to have thoughts about a God who could grant such favors. She was ambitious, but previously lacked the power and authority to show it.
"Good morning, Ai, Kaguya!"
Lin Feng looked up at the sound of Kaguya's voice.
"Do Lord Lin Feng and Hayasaka plan to return soon?"
Kaguya had learned from Ai last night that their purpose for coming was solely because Ai wanted to save her.
"Time isn't really an issue. Even if we stay here for a month, only a day will pass over there."
Possessing infinite life, Lin Feng didn't feel the passage of time acutely, but Ai and the others were still humans with finite lifespans.
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