The online events have thrown the entire Yao Ke Group into a frenzy.
Ye Yun, however, remained unbothered.
Such a situation was well within his predictions.
To that end, he even found amusement in browsing the netizens' comments online.
Indeed, the more foolish the youth, the greater their joy.
The witty remarks crafted by the meme creators were quite entertaining.
"Even if the whole world turns against you, I will support the whole world."
"Eating Licorice Root will grant instant ascension, and in eighteen years, a hero shall return."
Regardless of the circumstances, this surge of public opinion actually led to over a thousand new orders for Licorice Root.
At eleven in the morning.
While everyone at Yao Ke Group and Tiancheng Pictures was overwhelmed with work, Ye Yun was the most relaxed among them.
With nothing pressing to do, he was about to head to Kexin Advertising Company to pick up Li Mengyao for lunch when his phone rang.
Seeing the incoming number, Ye Yun couldn't help but pause.
02512345.
025 was the area code for Jinling.
Could it be a citizen's interview?
After a moment's hesitation, Ye Yun answered the call.
"Haha, young friend Ye, it's me, Wu Xinmin," a hearty laugh came from Wu Xinmin as soon as the call connected.
"It's Governor Wu, what are your instructions?" Ye Yun replied with a smile upon hearing the familiar voice.
However, his mind was racing.
He was pondering why Wu Xinmin would be calling him.
Contacting him via landline and mobile phone carried two different implications!
"Young friend Ye, don't be nervous. My mobile phone was charging, so I used the landline," Wu Xinmin seemed to sense Ye Yun's thoughts and chuckled. "What instructions? We're all friends! It's almost noon, I was wondering if you've eaten and if you'd like to join me for a meal here. We can also try out our office building's cafeteria. Haha!" Wu Xinmin said.
These words...
Ye Yun wouldn't believe a single punctuation mark.
The esteemed Governor of Jinling would personally invite him, Ye Yun, to eat at the cafeteria?
That was utter nonsense!
There must be some ulterior motive at play!
Could it be...
Licorice Root?
Or something else entirely?
Ye Yun couldn't be sure at this moment, but one thing he was certain of.
Wu Xinmin's invitation was definitely not just for a meal!
Despite his thoughts, Ye Yun didn't dare to outright refuse and replied with a smile.
"Alright, I'll go and sample the fare at the office building's cafeteria."
"Yes, you don't need to rush. If you have something to attend to, feel free to finish it first. We don't get off work until twelve, so if you arrive too early, I won't be able to leave early myself!" Wu Xinmin said with a chuckle.
However, with Wu Xinmin saying that, Ye Yun still didn't dare to casually arrive right on time.
Although it only took half an hour to drive from Yao Ke Group to his office.
In China, one could arrive an hour early, but never be a minute late!
With this in mind, Ye Yun first called Li Mengyao, as he had promised his wife he would have lunch with her.
"Honey, I have something to attend to this noon and can't accompany you for lunch," Ye Yun said.
"Ah?" Li Mengyao sounded disappointed.
For days, Ye Yun had been away from home, and she had assumed he was out with some vixen.
After finally returning last night and enjoying a reunion that lasted until dawn, she had been smug, thinking Ye Yun still cared about their home.
Especially when she heard Ye Yun would have lunch with her today, her spirits had soared.
But now, he was backing out at the last minute?
Could it be... she would have to share him with that fox spirit again?
Li Mengyao's mind began to race, and she finally couldn't help but ask.
"You, what exactly do you have to do?" The simple question seemed to drain all her strength.
However, as soon as the words left her lips, Li Mengyao regretted them.
Wasn't this like tearing off Ye Yun's fig leaf?
And she felt like a condemned prisoner awaiting execution.
Waiting for Ye Yun to become enraged and scold her.
However...
"Governor Wu just called and asked me to join him for lunch at their cafeteria. It's Governor Wu's invitation, I couldn't refuse, could I?" Ye Yun said with a wry smile.
As expected, he was going to...
Huh?
Li Mengyao was startled.
Governor Wu?
Li Mengyao knew Ye Yun had a close relationship with Elder Wang.
After all, she had personally witnessed Ye Yun's affair with Wang Wenwen.
This was why, when she learned Ye Yun had been with Wang Wenwen these past few days, she had assumed Ye Yun was just fooling around.
Even the smooth processing of Yao Ke Group's procedures and the unimpeded approvals from the testing agencies were due to Elder Wang's behind-the-scenes assistance.
But Governor Wu...
"Which Governor Wu are you referring to?" Li Mengyao asked curiously.
"Wu Xinmin, you don't know him?" Ye Yun said with a smile.
Li Mengyao instantly trembled, feeling a chill run down her spine.
Ye Yun...
Had he already established a connection with Governor Wu Xinmin?
Moreover, them having lunch together suggested an even deeper relationship.
After all, for casual acquaintances, a meal at a hotel would suffice.
She didn't believe Ye Yun could attract Governor Wu's attention through his own merit.
Ultimately, her family's net worth was only a few hundred million.
In Jinling, there were no less than eighty thousand to a hundred thousand people with such financial standing.
How could they possibly attract the attention of Governor Wu?
Therefore...
There was only one possibility.
It was Wang Weiguo who introduced them!
Why would the elder help Ye Yun so wholeheartedly?
Perhaps only a son would receive such treatment.
Thus...
It seemed they were about to acknowledge Ye Yun as their grandson-in-law!
Though she thought this, Li Mengyao still harbored a sliver of hope and asked.
"Ye, Ye Yun. How did you get to know Governor Wu, and, and before that, you knew Captain Zhang, were they all introduced through Elder Wang?"
After speaking, Li Mengyao felt her heart pounding in her throat, holding her breath.
Now, she had a bold idea!
Wu Xinmin, Zhang Jinzhong, and even those rich second-generation individuals...
They all trusted Ye Yun because of the Wang family's influence.
In essence, it wasn't as Ye Yun claimed.
Such as helping out, selling antiques, or fortune-telling...
All of it was fake!
The truth was this.
Ye Yun had used his charm and seduced Wang Wenwen!
No wonder Ye Yun had accumulated so much wealth in such a short time.
She had found it incredible before, but now, she realized it was only possible with the Wang family's strong support!
Why did the Wang family help him so diligently?
Weren't they treating him as their grandson-in-law?
It was likely that they would soon divorce her, abandon her and Keke.
Now, if Ye Yun answered yes, it would confirm this conclusion!
Ye Yun on the other end of the phone was visibly taken aback. He hadn't expected his wife to ask such a question.
As for how he knew Wu Xinmin and Zhang Jinzhong?
It was when they arrested Wang Hailin, and he, along with Wang Wenwen and Wang Meiling, were making a fortune. They assumed Wang Weiguo was embezzling and, believing he was selling out the people for personal gain, came to demand an explanation, thus leading to their acquaintance.
Therefore.
The statement that he knew Wu Xinmin and Zhang Jinzhong because of Wang Weiguo was not wrong at all.
"Yes!"
Ye Yun had no idea that Wang Wenwen had actively kissed him back then, and Li Mengyao had witnessed it.
Nor could he have imagined that Li Mengyao would develop such a colossal misunderstanding.
After hanging up the phone, Li Mengyao felt as if the sky was falling!