Dominating the Powerful Families: Rebirth of Chapter 292: Looking for a Hard Time Here?_1

Shen Tianxing sank into deep contemplation, her mind drifting away.

Grandma Dugu caught sight of Shen Tianxing's dazed look and teased her with a chuckle, "Xiaoxing, are you thinking about Zixi?"

Shen Tianxing's cheeks flushed red, yet she nodded candidly, "Yes, Grandma, I miss him and I’m worried about him. Why hasn’t he come back from his mission yet? There’s been no news at all; it’s so worrying."

Grandma Dugu gently patted her hand, her expression brimming with feeling, "Being a military spouse is never easy! Back in the day, when your grandfather headed to the battlefield, I couldn't join him, and my heart stayed suspended in fear. Nights brought endless worry that kept me awake. Grandma truly gets how you're feeling now."

Shen Tianxing glanced over at old Mr. Dugu and saw that as his wife spoke those words, his gaze toward her overflowed with gentle affection.

Shen Tianxing couldn't help but feel a touch of envy for the elderly couple's deep bond; these two had truly loved each other for an entire lifetime!

Li Xiuxia smiled warmly and reassured Shen Tianxing, "Xiaoxing, Zixi is so capable; few can match him these days. No need to fret too much—he's only running a bit late on his return."

With the elderly lady and her mother gazing at her caringly, and even the old man and her father casting occasional concerned looks her way amid their chess game, Shen Tianxing felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She gave a soft laugh and replied, "I’m fine, everyone; don’t worry about me. I just miss Zixi."

Grandma Dugu burst into a hearty laugh, "Xiaoxing, do you believe Zixi is surely thinking of you at this very moment?"

Far off at the border during his mission, Dugu Zixi suddenly felt his nose twitch just as Grandma Dugu uttered those words.

He instantly realized his Xiaoxing back home must be missing him dearly.

This mission had kept him away for so many days, preventing him from joining her on the overseas trip to the International Wine Festival. By now, she had surely returned home, and without his presence, she must be anxious.

He needed to slip into the space today somehow to visit his beloved Xiaoxing and ease the ache of separation.

The terrorists they confronted this time proved extraordinarily formidable, their group tightly organized.

Daring to stretch their sinister reach into Shenzhou Country, these terrorists faced a fierce national retaliation.

True to form, Zixi's strategy was total annihilation, ensuring no future threats lingered.

That very reason had stretched out their operation longer than planned.

Tonight marked the roundup of the key targets.

Success would mean heading home tomorrow.

The mere thought of returning, of reuniting with Xiaoxing, ignited a blazing enthusiasm in Dugu Zixi's heart and filled his body with vigor.

Around six in the evening, the busy CEO and his wife rushed back home.

They apologized profusely to Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia, "We’re so sorry for coming back so late; please forgive us."

Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia smiled graciously, "We completely understand—handling the affairs of such a vast nation keeps you incredibly occupied. We admire you greatly; no apologies needed at all."

From the side, Grandma Dugu laughed, "No need for formalities among us; everyone, take your seats and prepare for dinner!"

At Grandma Dugu's command, all quickly settled around the table.

The feast was lavish, the grand rosewood round table laden with an abundance of tempting dishes.

Li Xiuxia eyed the bountiful spread and smiled, "You’ve gone overboard with such a magnificent array of dishes!"

Her words held politeness, yet delight filled her inwardly.

The lavish dishes clearly reflected the host's sincere hospitality toward guests.

This overflowing table symbolized the Dugu Family's heartfelt welcome and profound respect for them and Xiaoxing!

As parents, their deepest fear was their daughter entering a family that might mistreat her.

Now, they could rest assured—the entire Dugu Family treasured Xiaoxing like a precious gem.

After a touching dinner with the Dugu Family, Shen Tianxing, her parents, younger brother, Ye Feng, and Ya Wenzhen turned down Grandmother Dugu and Ye Ningning's invitation to stay the night, driving back to South Island Gardens to rest.

On Dugu Zixi's side, amid the mission's critical phase, he yearned to enter the space and see Tianxing, yet no spare moment presented itself.

Luckily, after dismantling the terrorist hideout that night, they could finally return home tomorrow, ending the torment of longing.

When she awoke, morning had arrived.

Shen Tianxing faced numerous tasks as the Spiritual Wine Factory neared its launch and public debut.

She arranged for Ya Wenzhen and Ye Feng to escort her father, mother, and twin brothers to Capital City's top sights for touring, shopping, or leisure, covering all costs herself.

Though Ye Feng preferred staying by her side over chaperoning her family, Tianxing's directive left him no option but reluctant obedience.

Under Li Xiuxia's tender care, Ye Feng's faint grumbles swiftly melted away.

In her company, he rediscovered the maternal warmth he had long craved.

Soon, he eagerly joined Li Xiuxia and the rest on their joyful excursions.

Arriving early at the Spiritual Wine Factory, Tianxing spotted signs of intrusion on the defensive array.

A chilly smirk curved her lips.

Those fools hadn't quit yet? They were truly begging for her punishment?

Tracking the marks on the defensive array, Tianxing swiftly located the two pale-skinned, blond Federal Empire men.

Invisible as she approached, she found them fast asleep, Shenzhou Country beauties cradled in their arms, drained from the night's exertions.

Tianxing refrained from rousing them, instead sealing their acupoints before probing their memories.

Diving into their minds, Tianxing learned they hailed from the Fer Family, one of the three great liquor merchant clans, desperate to seize her Spiritual Wine formula and pass it off as their own.

Regrettably, her defenses proved impenetrable, denying them any chance to act.

They had struck only last night, only to be nabbed by Tianxing today, their plot laid bare—they were indeed asking for doom by targeting her.

Tianxing showed no mercy to foes.

She implanted a secret curse deep within the men's bodies.

From then on, ruin awaited them—their vitality would fade relentlessly until death overtook them.

No physician could pinpoint the cause.

Only if a superior cultivator chanced upon them and chose to dispel it could they escape their fate; otherwise, this life was over.

Yet Tianxing remained unaware—these men were merely the Fer Family's initial wave.