Ye Chen was thinking viciously when the call connected.
“Dragon Lord!” The other party greeted.
“Wen Tailai, what’s the status on the investigations I assigned?”
Ye Chen didn’t rush to mention tonight’s incident.
Did he have no sense of shame?!
He naturally had to bring it up casually, indirectly.
“Reporting to the Dragon Lord, the investigation is clear…”
“The current head of the Ye Family is Ye Jianjie. That old man, Ye Hongjun, has retired behind the scenes!”
Ye Chen snorted coldly. “I already know this. I will handle the Ye Family matter myself.”
“Back then, they expelled my father from the family home and even sent people to harass and torment them at every turn, making my parents wish they were dead. Eventually, they both died in a car accident!”
“I will settle this debt personally.”
Ye Chen had never forgotten the Ye Family. It was just that he had been too weak back then to contend with them.
On his deathbed, his father had also instructed him not to provoke the Ye Family.
But circumstances were different now. He had the ability to exact this revenge.
According to Ye Chen’s thinking, not only would he take revenge, but he would also seize the authority of the Ye Family.
To occupy the direct line of the Ye Family under the banner of the collateral Ye Family!
That would be the true fulfillment of his father’s last wish.
Furthermore, he was already making arrangements. Apart from the Wu Family, the Ye Family’s Feng Shui layout was also entirely under his control.
In a while, he would only need to demonstrate his Feng Shui Physiognomy, and the Ye Family would certainly come begging.
When no one else could solve the problem, wouldn’t he be able to dictate whatever terms he wanted?
When the time came, he would reveal his origins and identity. Why worry about not taking over the Ye Family?!
Hearing Ye Chen’s response, Wen Tailai quickly responded: “Understood, Dragon Lord. Also, regarding the matter of your sister… the few people you want killed have also been fully investigated!”
“Li Ze and Xu Cang—both are easy targets. But for some unknown reason, recently, both have been going out accompanied by Martial Artists.”
“Moreover, their identities are special. Finding an opportunity will still be necessary.”
“What about Bai Jinghong!” Ye Chen asked, frowning.
Wen Tailai reported: “Bai Jinghong is the biggest threat among them. Strictly speaking, he is the most difficult to deal with.”
“Furthermore, Bai Jinghong never plays by the rules. He acts purely on whim. His personality is vicious and merciless, but… there is one point of vulnerability.”
Hearing mention of a vulnerability, Ye Chen’s eyes lit up. “Speak quickly.”
“Dragon Lord, Bai Jinghong has a childhood sweetheart—the Jiang Family, the second most prominent family in Dragon Sea.”
“The Jiang Family’s Eldest Miss, Jiang Yueying, has always had some degree of entanglement with him. This person can be exploited! We can pit them against each other!”
Then, Wen Tailai recounted all the investigated details concerning Bai Jinghong and Jiang Yueying.
In summary: How Bai Jinghong had gone too far, abandoned Jiang Yueying; how Jiang Yueying, heartbroken and utterly despairing, had gone abroad.
After returning, Bai Jinghong had visited once, only to be driven out, and so on.
Ye Chen erupted in hearty laughter after hearing the details.
Bai Jinghong had truly sown the seeds of his own destruction! Who could tolerate such a thing?
One had to understand: the deeper the love, the deeper the hate. The woman had taken the initiative to come and propose, yet the man had actually fled—fled to chase another woman!
Such a thing would make an ordinary person break down, let alone such a Noble Lady!
If exploited properly, the Jiang Family would definitely turn against the Bai Family. With him fanning the flames from behind, a great undertaking would succeed!
Moreover, Jiang Yueying seemed to be a beauty of unparalleled elegance. If he could win her heart, that would be an even greater prize.
“Bai Jinghong, ah, Bai Jinghong… your downfall lies in not understanding a woman’s heart!”
“Wen Tailai, have people keep an eye on the Jiang Family. If Jiang Yueying goes out, contact me immediately!”
“Yes, Dragon Lord!”
“Right, there’s one more thing,” Ye Chen said slowly.
“Dragon Lord, your command?”
“Cough, cough… today, Bai Jinghong framed me in public. There might be some videos spreading online. On your end…”
Wen Tailai understood immediately. “For matters detrimental to the Sect Leader’s reputation, your subordinate will do his utmost! Rest assured!”
“Excellent!”
After hanging up, Ye Chen’s eyes flashed with cold ruthlessness.
“It’s time to settle all the past—every person involved, every grudge—together.”
The corner of his mouth lifted into a proud arc, an aura of supreme arrogance radiating outwards.
But his calculations were off.
That very night, news about Ye Chen spread like wildfire.
It went viral across virtually every short video platform.
No matter how Wen Tailai tried to control it, he couldn’t suppress it.
Furthermore, numerous content creators began editing Ye Chen’s words and actions into comedic parody videos.
They also very fittingly dubbed Ye Chen the “The Titty Avenger.”
…
The next day, the warm sun in the sky was just perfect.
Bai Jinghong was at the estate, playing basketball with Ah Kun, Volcano, some other bodyguards.
Qin Chuchu, Shen Yaoyao, and the other girls, along with Bai Ruoxi, were engaged in other recreational activities off to the side.
Bai Jinghong was in the thick of the action when one of the bodyguards came over carrying his phone.
“Young Master, you have a phone call!”
Bai Jinghong casually tossed the basketball. Swish! A perfect net.
Then, taking a towel and water handed by a servant, he wiped himself down and answered the phone.
“Hello, who is it?”
“Young Master Bai, this is Yun Mengxi.”
“Mengxi! What’s up? Calling me—is something the matter?”
Yun Mengxi laughed lightly. “It’s just that the villa has been repaired by your people. I… I wanted to treat you to a meal as thanks for that night’s events, and also to pay you back the renovation costs.”
“I was wondering if you’re free. Are you busy right now?”
Bai Jinghong smiled. “Oh, I was just playing basketball with Ah Kun. Quite free. A meal? No problem!”
Yun Mengxi quickly responded: “Alright, then I’ll book a place this evening. When the time comes…”
“Let’s do it at that villa of yours. If we go out to eat, there’s nothing particularly good. I’d rather try your cooking!”
Before Yun Mengxi could finish, Bai Jinghong made the decision himself.
Yun Mengxi clearly hesitated for a moment.
Bai Jinghong took a sip of water and laughed. “Are you not welcoming my visit?”
“That…” Yun Mengxi indeed hesitated.
Because Bai Jinghong, as many people knew, was quite lecherous. A man and woman alone together in a private residence was indeed somewhat inappropriate.
But she reconsidered: That previous night, they had already spent time alone. Bai Jinghong’s actions had been somewhat forward, but hadn’t descended into outright vulgarity.
“Alright… alright. As you wish. My cooking skills aren’t very good though—don’t laugh at me.”
Yun Mengxi agreed after all.
She was someone who disliked owing people favors, yet she owed Bai Jinghong an immense one.
She had to repay it to feel at ease.
“How could that be?” Bai Jinghong smirked wickedly. “How would I ever dare to offend you?”
“Mm, then I’ll see you tonight. Seven o’clock tonight, is that okay?”
“Alright, see you tonight!”
Hanging up the phone, Bai Jinghong let out another sly grin.
Wanted to eat out? What a joke. How would there be an opportunity for mischief then?
Private contact, an enclosed space… that was how ambiguous opportunities arose.
To nibble and then swallow whole, you had to start by nibbling. That way, when our good friend Ye Chen learned the truth, he’d gradually collapse.
Bai Jinghong could already imagine the future: After rounding all the bases, he’d contact Ye Chen and let the man offer spiritual encouragement across the phone, cheering him on!
Ye Chen was actually quite lucky. If this were like Chen Lin and Fan Ning’er’s relationship in the past, if Ye Chen wasn’t forced to help push from behind, that would already be a generous gesture.
Having confirmed the plan, Bai Jinghong beckoned to Ah Kun.
Seeing Bai Jinghong’s gesture, Ah Kun tossed the basketball into the air, bumped it away with his shoulder, then yanked the white strap on his shoulder and jogged over towards Bai Jinghong.
“Young Master!”
“Arrange a team of drivers for this evening as well. Wait for my signal.”
Ah Kun nodded repeatedly. “Understood. The usual spot, right?”
“Correct.” Bai Jinghong handed the water bottle to a servant. “Alright, that’s settled. Let’s keep playing basketball. Those couple of passes you made earlier were garbage. Have you been slacking off these past two and a half years?”
“No slacking off! Been practicing the whole time!”
