Within the Plum Blossom Group.
Ye Lin listened to Ye Mengxin’s report with a playful expression.
“Ye Longlin’s demolition site has produced casualties, with two lives lost. Hahaha, interesting, very interesting.”
Upon hearing this news, Ye Lin felt an urge to pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
“Have you found out who did it? It’s truly satisfying.” Ye Lin inquired.
Although Ye Qingxin was in Star City, she generally did not involve herself in daily affairs, and only those operating in the shadows could inspire dread.
Ye Mengxin lowered her head. “Other details are unclear at the moment. The only certainty is that the matter now involves the Municipal Construction Bureau, and Secretary Fu has already gone there. However, given Ye Longlin’s temper, he would have certainly taken control by now.”
Ye Lin sat in her boss’s chair, lost in thought, stroking her chin. “You go over there. We must protect the person Ye Longlin wants to kill, and kill the person Ye Longlin wants to protect.”
She could almost imagine Ye Longlin’s displeased expression.
“We are not qualified to do that.” Ye Mengxin’s face paled. She did not want to confront Ye Longlin; who knew what that madman might do.
Ye Lin chuckled. “It’s just to annoy him.”
She was well aware that if the situation escalated, Ye Longlin would absolutely retaliate. Ye Longlin was the type who didn’t fuss over minor matters. As long as you stayed within his tolerance, you could cause as much trouble as you wished. But once you crossed the line, you would face a choice between life and death.
She had no desire to seek death.
“I’ll do my best. If Ye Longlin makes a move, I’ll return immediately.”
After speaking, Ye Mengxin turned and left.
Ye Lin’s expression also turned somewhat somber, but she said nothing further. She and Ye Mengxin were merely using each other.
...
“What do you mean about him taking medicine?”
Ye Longlin sat in the car, looking at Lord Huohuo beside him.
Secretary Fu couldn’t hold back any longer and explained, as Ye Longlin had truly instructed Yuan Gang to take him to the rooftop, threatening to throw him off if he didn’t speak.
“In recent years, a type of drug has emerged. This drug is not an hallucinogen, but something that, when consumed, can unleash immense cultivation for a short period. The exact nature of this drug is still unknown, but it is extremely rare, as it is only effective on martial cultivators.”
Lord Huohuo spoke slowly. He himself had never encountered such a substance, as his status and martial prowess no longer required him to deal with such things.
“Forbidden drug.”
Ye Longlin said slowly. After Lord Huohuo finished speaking, he understood, as this was something they encountered quite often.
“It seems these things have already spread.”
His expression was grim. While this drug could temporarily enhance strength, it also had severe consequences for one’s body.
“Instruct our overseas branch to quickly form small teams. Any discovery of this substance is to be physically destroyed.”
Ye Longlin commanded slowly, his tone of killing intent causing Lord Huohuo to tremble all over, and he lowered his head, remaining silent.
About ten minutes later, the car slowly came to a halt.
To the southeast of the city was the renowned snack street, stretching over five hundred meters, offering an endless variety of delicacies. With five hundred yuan, one could eat until they questioned their sanity, without encountering a single repeat item.
However, the most famous establishment on this street was not a snack vendor, but a humble noodle shop.
This small noodle shop had been there for many years, predating the snack street itself.
“Old Chen, after all these years, the taste hasn't changed. It’s still the same, and I savor it every time I eat here!”
A middle-aged man, dressed in a black jacket, chuckled as he looked at the bowl of reddish oil soup.
“Director Fang, you flatter me. I merely cook a bowl of noodles, observing the myriad flavors of life. Different people will have different insights when they eat it, but the most common feedback is simply ‘delicious,’ hahaha.”
Old Chen laughed. Director Fang was indeed one of his most memorable customers.
When he wasn't yet a director, he lived nearby and ate at his shop daily, three meals a day without complaint.
Later, his career flourished, and he continued to live in the vicinity. His three meals a day reduced to one, sometimes lunch, sometimes dinner. Over the past decade, this was how he had dined.
Old Chen had, in a sense, watched Fang Tianci ascend step by step.
“Old Chen, you’re really something. If it weren’t delicious, would I still be eating here after all these years?”
Fang Tianci glanced outside as a black Maybach pulled up, pursed his lips, and continued to eat.
Ye Longlin alighted from the car and sat opposite him. “To think a director like yourself would be eating here. Are you putting on a show, or do you believe this will shield you from legal consequences?”
Fang Tianci looked up. “After Secretary Fu arrived, I knew I couldn’t escape today. Before I go, let me have one last meal, as I won’t be able to eat again.”
Ye Longlin made a gesture of invitation.
“Truthfully, I’ve accepted quite a few gifts over the years. I came from the countryside and was poor since childhood, which made me vulnerable when faced with these things, unable to refuse.
Initially, the requests were for minor matters, but gradually, I lost my way. More and more, and bigger and bigger.
By the time I realized it, it was too late.
I tried my best to be fair, but those who had given me gifts made it impossible for me to truly weigh things.
In the end, I simply gave up.
Because I knew very well that once certain lines were crossed, there was no turning back.
Of course, I knew I would eventually be investigated, and I was prepared. However, you should at least wait until I finish this meal, shouldn’t you?”
Ye Longlin lit a cigarette, his eyes flickered, and he happened to see Ye Mengxin approaching.
“What? You’re here to protect someone too?”
Ye Mengxin shrugged her shoulders and smiled helplessly. “Ye Lin asked me to come, to annoy you. I couldn’t refuse, so here I am.”
Ye Longlin chuckled. “Ye Lin is a fool. Are you one too? You should know what will happen.”
Ye Mengxin’s expression grew serious. She looked at Fang Tianci behind her. “Fang Tianci, where has all your money from these years gone? Do you mind if I say?”
Fang Tianci trembled slightly, said nothing more, added a bit more vinegar, and continued eating.
“What do you mean?”
Ye Mengxin chuckled. “An ordinary person would never reach this position. Haven’t you considered that someone is behind him?”
Ye Longlin glanced at Fang Tianci. His current demeanor confirmed one thing: there was definitely someone behind him, otherwise, he wouldn’t be this calm.
“You’re implying that arresting him will cause trouble, and that the person behind him will do everything to protect him? And your Ye family will be involved just to annoy me?”