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Ye Wu's embarrassed aunt had actually noticed everything. She wanted to take down this man's arrogance; after all, what was the Dragon Tiger Gang's third-in-command without money? Her eyes moved slightly as she smiled and said, "Ah Fang often plays big in Hong Kong. She wouldn't care about such small stakes. Let's raise the stakes to ten thousand. If we win, we win big; if we lose, at least we lose with dignity."
Upon hearing this, Ah Fang's face lit up with joy. She sighed and said, "Sister! I'm not laughing at you, but playing cards isn't fun anymore. A-Ling, I can see she has lost interest; there's no excitement at all. It looks like she's about to fall asleep."
Ye Wu curled his lips, wanting to say something but swallowing his words back. A-Ling looked at Ye Wu Yi with affection and softly said, "Big Brother, both sisters want to play big. What do you think? Why are you silent?" The way this woman spoke was incredibly alluring, stirring something in Ye Wu's heart.
What could he say? He wanted to play, but he only had ten thousand dollars. If he went all in, he would be out of the game. Saying he didn't want to play for such high stakes would be a bit embarrassing; after all, Ye Wu was still a prominent figure in the underworld. If word got out, he wouldn't be able to show his face at the card tables anymore. For a moment, this big man felt quite troubled.
Just as Ye Wu was feeling stuck and anxious, his phone rang at an inopportune moment. He took a deep breath and pulled out his phone to check; his brows furrowed immediately. This caller never brought good news, but he couldn't ignore it either. Ye Wu pressed the answer button and immediately changed color upon hearing the voice on the other end. Without saying a word, he hung up.
"Quickly, conduct a surprise inspection! Juanzi, help me notify everyone to get ready. Those who can't escape must stop operations immediately and lock the doors from the outside. This time it's serious; if something goes wrong, I won't be able to handle it," Ye Wu said as he stood up in a panic, grabbed his bag from the chair, and turned to head for the door.
It seemed this situation had quite an impact on everyone involved. Juanzi immediately stood up and began making calls one by one. Even Ye Wu's aunt looked worried as she told her two friends, "You should leave today! Come back when I notify you." The two women nodded in agreement, looking very respectful.
That afternoon in A City’s infamous red-light district, a large number of police arrived under the pretense of a crackdown on vice but didn’t arrest anyone. It felt more like they were investigating something specific. Some acquaintances mentioned that this inspection was unusual; not only were there regular officers but also members of the Special Police from the major crimes unit. It seemed that this red-light district might be hiding some significant suspects.
Ye Xiaofei came to work for the first time in days. Upon entering the company, she sensed something was off; none of the management she knew remained—only unfamiliar faces surrounded her. Around noon, due to an unexplained transfer of funds, Ye Xiaofei sought clarification from Ye Wei. To her surprise, this seemingly respectable chairman exploded with rage and had a heated argument with her.
What was most infuriating was that the subordinates seemed to have received prior instructions from Ye Wei and completely ignored Ye Xiaofei's arrangements. The data reports she requested were not delivered by the time she finished work. At that moment, Ye Xiaofei realized that her position was precarious; it seemed Sheng Wei really intended to push her out. Feeling weak and powerless, she spent the entire afternoon in silence while recalling Fei Hu.
Though he was just a lowly security guard, Fei Hu had been a strong pillar for Ye Xiaofei emotionally. She had never feared anything when he was around, but now things were different. Looking at Ye Wei's Cornered Dog Jumps Over the Wall demeanor made her worry that he might truly take drastic measures against her.
Ye Xiaofei, unable to continue her work, called Yingzi just before finishing for the day. Yingzi still hadn't attended training, and her driver's license was still with the traffic police. All the setbacks and frustrations made Ye Xiaofei feel that it was all due to Fei Hu. She hated Fei Hu, wishing she could skin him alive, eat his flesh, and drink his blood.
Thinking of this brought tears streaming down her face. The unprecedented sense of grievance and frustration nearly drove her to madness. She even considered leaving China; she wanted to go abroad and attend university, to live a simpler life. This constant struggle for rights and deceitful existence made her feel nauseous.
When Yingzi arrived, Ye Xiaofei forced a smile. She didn't want Yingzi to know how miserable she was because she understood that Yingzi's relationship with Fei Hu was even better than hers. Her joys and sorrows were likely shared with Fei Hu by Yingzi, which felt like exposing herself to ridicule. She absolutely refused to let that happen; if she had to swallow her pride, she would do so quietly.
As Yingzi drove, she cautiously asked Ye Xiaofei, "How are you, Sister Xiaofei? How was work today?"
"It was boring. I don't want to work anymore; I want to go study in America," Ye Xiaofei replied calmly, as if she had thought it through.
Yingzi was taken aback by Ye Xiaofei's response. It was time for Ye Xiaofei to step up for the Ye family, yet she was thinking about going to America. Wouldn't that undermine Ye Cheng? All their efforts would be in vain.
Yingzi focused on driving, knowing that this young lady had quite a temper. Once she got upset, no one could handle her. Besides, could she really persuade her against going abroad? It seemed impossible, so she decided to remain silent. After all, there was no way for Ye Xiaofei to leave right now; they could discuss it later when they returned to the villa—someone would take care of her then.
Fei Hu's sudden departure from Sheng Wei had caused quite a stir in the Ye family. The once lively atmosphere in the villa had dissipated over the past few days. Everyone felt something was missing but no one dared to bring it up for fear of upsetting Ye Xiaofei.
Dinner was served in Ye Cheng's study again. After the maid left, Ye Xiaofei suddenly smiled at Ye Cheng and said, "Grandpa, how about we have a couple of drinks tonight? I also have something to discuss with you."
Upon hearing this, Yingzi paused mid-reach for her chopsticks. She knew that whatever Ye Xiaofei wanted to discuss could easily turn into an argument, and Ye Cheng might get very angry. It seemed this meal wouldn't be too peaceful either. Ye Cheng looked surprised at Ye Xiaofei but smiled and said, "Sure! It's rare for you to suggest drinking; just don't overdo it—it'll help you relax. Sister Wu, bring out that bottle of wine we've kept hidden for years; let's enjoy it since Xiaofei is in such high spirits."
The wine smelled wonderful; as soon as it was poured out, the aroma filled the room, making it hard not to raise a glass. Sister Wu also made an exception tonight and poured herself a full glass. Holding up her glass with a slight smile, Sister Wu said, "This wine smells amazing; it's been hidden for nearly ten years! It's thanks to Xiaofei's request; otherwise, Big Brother would never allow it out."
Ye Xiaofei smiled oddly and gently said, "Thank you, Grandpa. Let me toast you first." With that, she downed her entire glass in one go—both bold and generous—making it the most enjoyable drinking experience she'd ever had.
Ye Cheng shook his head and said, "Child, if there's something on your mind, just say it. Don't drown your sorrows in alcohol; it only makes things worse. Problems can always be solved; there is no river that cannot be crossed. I know that the Ye Family is currently surrounded by enemies, everyone wants to take a bite. Grandpa is getting old and has pushed you to the forefront, which has indeed been hard on you. But this is the only way out. If there were any other options, I would never have called you back from America because you are the only hope for the Ye Family."
Jiang was indeed sharp despite his age. Before Ye Xiaofei could speak, Ye Cheng already understood her intentions, which shocked Yingzi greatly. This old man may be older, but in every other aspect, he was not inferior to the younger generation, especially in his thinking and judgment; his analytical skills truly left Yingzi in awe.
Ye Xiaofei originally wanted to use her drunkenness to express her thoughts, but unexpectedly, Grandpa saw through her intentions ahead of time. For a moment, she didn't know how to start and just kept downing one glass after another. Sister Wu couldn't bear to watch any longer; she grabbed the wine bottle and said somewhat unhappily, "This is good wine that Big Brother has saved for many years. Do you really want to drink it all by yourself?"
"Sister Xiaofei, just say what's on your mind! Bottling it up won't solve anything. You need to know that there are many people supporting you behind your back; you are not fighting alone. The more trouble Ye Wei and the others cause, the more beneficial it is for you. It shows they are cornered," Yingzi said sincerely. She treated matters concerning the Ye Family as if they were her own because she respected Ye Cheng greatly.
Ye Xiaofei remained silent, her face flushed with embarrassment. As a young lady who had always lived in a sheltered environment, she had never experienced any hardships. Returning to the country this time had exposed her to so much that she found it hard to cope, leading her to think about escaping.
Seeing Ye Xiaofei's silence, Ye Cheng suddenly slammed his cup down on the coffee table and shouted, "What do you want? Just say it; don't pretend to be mute!" Ye Cheng erupted like a volcano; he was so angry that his hands trembled and veins bulged on his neck.
"I don't want anything; I just want to go back to America to study! I'm tired of this life; I'm going crazy! Let me go!" Ye Xiaofei shouted loudly. This was the first time Yingzi had witnessed such a scene; usually, it was Ye Cheng who got angry while others tried to calm him down. This time, however, Ye Xiaofei was being quite unreasonable by shouting at Ye Cheng.
"Go ahead and leave! I will definitely not stop you!" Ye Cheng's tone softened, but his body trembled with anger; it was a state of extreme frustration that couldn't be released.
This frightened Yingzi; if this old man were to get so worked up that something happened to him, what would they do? She quickly stood up and said sternly, "Sister Xiaofei, go back to your room!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaofei slammed the door and left. Ye Cheng sighed deeply and collapsed onto the sofa.
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