Seeing Lin Yue’s appearance, Ye Fan snorted coldly, "I originally wanted to help City Lord Lin, so I came here risking being discovered by the Wang family. I didn't expect City Lord Lin to not appreciate it. Since that's the case, Ye will take his leave."
Saying that, Ye Fan slowly got up and was about to walk out of the restaurant.
Seeing Ye Fan’s serious and firm expression, Lin Yue began to panic.
If possible, who would be willing to step down from the position of City Lord?
"Brother Ye, please stay."
Just as Ye Fan reached the door, Lin Yue could no longer control himself and quickly called out.
But Ye Fan turned a deaf ear, his foot already stepping out of the room.
"Brother Ye, Lin has something more to say."
Seeing that Ye Fan was really leaving, Lin Yue had no choice but to stop concealing it and quickly stood up and walked over.
Only then did Ye Fan stop, glancing indifferently at Lin Yue.
"Ye came here to help City Lord Lin, not for any ulterior motive. But City Lord Lin distrusts me so much, anyone would be unhappy."
Ye Fan replied coldly.
Lin Yue sighed, "It's not that I don't want to tell the truth, it's that I have my own difficulties."
Saying that, he pulled Ye Fan back to sit down again. Lin Yue continued, "To be frank, although I am the City Lord of Jiang City, I am controlled by a large family behind me. To put it bluntly, I am just a figurehead, and all my actions must be in accordance with the instructions of the person behind me."
Finally, Lin Yue spoke a word of truth.
Upon hearing Lin Yue's words, Ye Fan was slightly stunned. Although he had already known this news, hearing it directly from Lin Yue’s mouth made a completely different impression.
"City Lord Lin, can you clarify which family is behind you?"
At this, Lin Yue showed a troubled expression again.
"Brother Ye, it's not that I don't want to say it, but that family is too terrifying. If I were to say it, I would be in danger of losing my life at any moment."
Lin Yue's eyes were filled with genuine fear, not feigned.
Seeing this, Ye Fan narrowed his eyes and did not press further. Some things cannot be rushed, otherwise, it will only be counterproductive.
"But the Wang family has blocked the entrance to your home. Why does the powerful family behind you still ask you to yield? Isn't this putting you in a position of being neither benevolent nor righteous?"
Ye Fan's expression gradually turned cold, his tone laced with indifference.
These words made Lin Yue's expression even more pained.
He had been afraid to act rashly during this period because of instructions. Otherwise, given his personality, he would have already taken action.
Now that Ye Fan had pointed it out, he naturally felt heartbroken.
"Brother Ye, as long as you can help me resolve my current difficulties, I, Lin Yue, guarantee that in the future, within my capabilities, no one in Jiang City will dare to touch you. Even the Antique Association, I will let you control."
This was the greatest temptation Lin Yue could offer.
Upon hearing Lin Yue's words, Ye Fan's eyes lit up, and a hint of excitement appeared on his face.
But this excited expression was quickly concealed.
Yet, it was clearly captured by Lin Yue.
"City Lord Lin, I will find a way to handle this. However, at the moment, I don't have much usable strength. With just myself, I'm afraid I'll be chopped into mincemeat before I even get close to the Wang family."
Since the conversation had reached this point, Ye Fan naturally had to probe further.
"This is easy to handle."
Unexpectedly, Lin Yue answered so readily.
"I know that Shen Bao has a close relationship with you, so you can deploy all the law enforcement officers in Jiang City. Just go to Shen Bao anytime."
Ye Fan, however, frowned.
"City Lord Lin, I think you've misunderstood. I am helping you now. Although the conditions you just proposed are very tempting, I, Ye Fan, am not a fool. I know very well what the law enforcement officers of our Jiang City are like. With just those people, it's like trying to hit a rock with an egg to deal with the elites of the Wang family. At that time, not only will my life be in danger, but I will also become a sinner for all time."
Ye Fan's expression showed displeasure again.
However, this was also the truth. The strength displayed by the law enforcement officers in Jiang City was indeed very weak. They could only deal with ordinary people, and they had no combat effectiveness whatsoever.
Of course, this referred to the visible forces, not including the forces Shen Bao had secretly cultivated.
It was known that the confidantes Shen Bao had cultivated over the years not only had outstanding strength but were also extremely loyal.
The people Shen Bao brought with him on his recent outings were considered masters.
Hearing Ye Fan's words, Lin Yue could only give a wry smile.
"Brother Ye, besides the law enforcement officers, I can also give you some people. However, these people are arrogant and probably won't easily obey your orders, so..."
Lin Yue's expression was troubled, clearly indicating he had done his best.
But Ye Fan smiled, "As long as City Lord Lin explains clearly to those people, I'll handle the rest. If I can't subdue them, City Lord Lin probably won't believe I have the ability to deal with the Wang family."
This was a fact, and Lin Yue could not refuse it.
As expected, after hearing Ye Fan's words, Lin Yue pondered for a moment, then left Ye Fan with a contact method.
"Brother Ye, my life and fortune are all in your hands. I hope you will not disappoint me."
Saying that, Lin Yue slowly stood up and bowed respectfully to Ye Fan.
Ye Fan quickly stood up and helped Lin Yue up.
"I will do my best and not disappoint City Lord Lin."
...
This conversation was very beneficial for Ye Fan. He did not expect that Lin Yue actually had a force at his disposal.
However, Ye Fan was sure that this was not all of it. Lin Yue would never hand over all his power to him.
"However, you can now openly command the law enforcement officers, which is equivalent to being the uncrowned king of Jiang City."
Shen Bao said with a smile from the side.
"That's true, but don't let those people you secretly trained show their faces for now. They still have important uses."
Ye Fan squinted slightly, a cold glint flashing in the depths of his eyes.
Shen Bao knew that Ye Fan's real plan was just beginning.
The situation in Jiang City had undergone earth-shattering changes in just one day with Ye Fan's return.
Now, the Wang family's forces were under Ye Fan's control, and a part of the City Lord's Mansion's forces also belonged to Ye Fan.
With such formidable power, Ye Fan could launch an attack at any time.
But for now, Ye Fan was no longer in a hurry.
Before, he only thought of dealing with Lin Yue. Once Lin Yue was dealt with, Jiang City would be his.
But now, having learned that Lin Yue had someone behind him, Ye Fan wanted to solve the problem in one go, lure out the person behind it, and capture them all.