New World Formation 2

Her Dad's stepmother, the legal wife of Patriarch Li, schemed and plotted his mother's death with a group of thugs.

Low-born and raised in dark alleys, the thugs had zero principles and no morals. As individuals with no bottom line, seeing a beautiful and graceful woman, awakened other thoughts in their vile minds.

The thugs performed unmentionable deeds before fulfilling their mission and killing Li Chen's mother.

In a twist of fate, the young Li Chen that was still grieving, overheard his stepmother gossiping with a group of friends on how she took care of his mother.

Hearing the woman of his so-called father had a hand in his mother's death, Li Chen lost his fuse and raised a storm.

Before the nation's media and under public view, he severed all ties with the Li Family and left the Li Ancestral Mansion with only the clothes on his back.

Following that, the Great War descended.

Using all his savings and the little connection he made during his stay with the Li Family, Li Chen invested in a new venture and started an industrial company that financed the government.

He went laundering money to party leaders and financing Industrial Groups. As the economy collapsed and chaos descended, Li Chen took even greater risks and began investing in the import and export of foreign products.

At a time when the entire world was armed and local buildings set aflame by missiles and bombs, interaction with foreign countries was akin to becoming an enemy of the public.

Therefore, he was targeted many times by patriots that wanted to rid the country of a traitor.

And yet, like any merchant, the young Li Chen didn't step back nor did he back down. He fearlessly continued running his business and exported domestic products and imported foreign brands.

Thanks to his bravery, the country that was on the brink of losing the war from lack of resources, received a boost in the form of military provisions provided by his company, contracted to the government.

It was during this time that he met his best friend, the New World Formation's Great Commander and nominal Ruling Political Leader, Long Hongwu.

And from there, the history of the LiLong Country began.

Li Chen financed Long Hongwu's every military and political venture, provided provisions, provided the funds for the recruitment of officers and new inventions, and supported Long Hongwu's campaign in running for office.

By the time the Great War ended and peace was restored, the eastern nations had two unspoken leaders, Li Chen and Long Hongwu, taking the reign.

During the World Peace Treaty Convention, the western countries were renamed as the Old World Formation while the eastern countries were renamed New World Formation.

And within each formation, there were three countries with their own political systems and regulations.

The LiLong Country, named after Li Chen and Long Hongwu, became the unofficial leader of the three countries in the New World Formation.

"Your uncles and cousins will be coming over this weekend for dinner. Do you have any plans?"

"Huh?"

Qing Yue jolted back, her mind returning to the present.

Her Dad was talking to her?

Seeing her dumbfounded expression, Li Chen frowned. He placed his cutlery down and looked at her.

"Do you have anything planned this weekend?"

"Ah! No...I...I am free." Under his intense gaze, Qing Yue was practically sweating.

"Speak clearly. Why are you stammering? As the heiress of the Li Industries, you can't even complete a sentence. How will you manage your properties in the future?"

"Yes, Father..." Qing Yue lowered her head even further, just wanting to hide her presence, or disappear from his sight.

Why was this dinner taking so long to conclude?

In her opinion, as long as she wasn't around, her Dad would be in a better mood.

Li Chen looked at the bowed head of his daughter, his eyes darkening with disapproval and an unknown emotion.

"Uncle Li, we're having guests from the Li Family visiting this weekend? I will also be home. Can I attend?"

Right at this moment, Yei Yi's voice sounded from the other side of the hall.

Huddled on a couch with a blanket spread out on her knees, the girl held a book in her hands as she looked towards the dining hall.

A complex emotion flickered in the depths of her eyes as her gaze fell on the two people sitting on either side of the glass table.

With the diamond chandeliers shining above their heads and moon rays streaming through the glass walls, the two individuals' countenance glistened, radiating an irreplicable noble aura that she could never possess.

Li Chen coldly glanced at Yei Yi and retracted his gaze. Picking up his cutlery, he resumed his meal.

"They'll be coming over to see Qing Yue. Why would you be present?"

"Oh...I...okay..." Yei Yi's face stiffened and she awkwardly lowered her head, her hands clenching into a fist.

She was also a descendant of the Li Family. So why couldn't she attend the dinner gathering?

Qing Yue was focused on keeping her head lowered, her eyes wandering over the spread of food when she heard Yei Yi's deflated voice.

Lifting her head, her sight fell on her dejected figure huddled on the couch.

Her heart softened and for the first time since the start of their meal, she spoke to her Dad without stuttering.

"Dad, since Yei Yi will be home, why don't you let her join us?"