"The Yuwen family was ostensibly in the job placement business back then, but in reality, they were involved in human trafficking."
"The people who handled that car accident back then might have sold Jiang Yi's sister to human traffickers."
Dongfang Mei's expression began to turn grave.
"This lead is very important. Should we tell Mr. Jiang?" Yingzi asked.
"We can't tell him!"
Dongfang Mei smiled faintly, "If I tell him the lead, and he finds his sister first, then I'll have no hope. I must find Jiang Yi's sister myself."
"Then Jiang Yi won't be able to escape my grasp. He'll have to fulfill his promise and marry me, and be with me."
Yingzi nodded.
The next morning, when Jiang Yi came down to the living room from his room, Dongfang Mei was already dressed.
"Am I beautiful?" Dongfang Mei suddenly asked Jiang Yi.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi looked her over.
"Not bad!" Jiang Yi replied.
"What do you mean, 'not bad'? You truly have no taste!" Dongfang Mei huffed, a little displeased.
Jiang Yi shrugged and said nothing more.
A moment later, a servant brought Yuwen Sheng to the living room.
Yuwen Sheng had come prepared today, having specially prepared a bouquet of flowers for Dongfang Mei.
Dongfang Mei appeared to like them very much and accepted them directly.
"I've specially prepared a banquet for you today, and invited many reputable people from Jiang Province's business circles. I hope you'll like it!"
Yuwen Sheng said to Dongfang Mei with a gentle smile.
Yuwen Sheng's words were deliberately spoken for Jiang Yi to hear.
Seeing Jiang Yi's plain attire, he wanted to use his status and position to suppress Jiang Yi, making Jiang Yi dare not harbor any fantasies about Dongfang Mei.
Dongfang Mei knew what Yuwen Sheng was trying to do and acted as if she knew nothing.
"Mr. Jiang, why don't you come along?" Yuwen Sheng asked Jiang Yi.
"I'm not interested in banquets!" Jiang Yi said indifferently.
Yuwen Sheng's attempt to show off in front of Jiang Yi made Jiang Yi feel that Yuwen Sheng was more like a clown.
"Are you afraid to go?"
Yuwen Sheng sneered at Jiang Yi.
"Don't worry, the people attending the banquet are all decent people; they won't look down on you."
These words greatly annoyed Jiang Yi.
"Let's go!"
Dongfang Mei said to Jiang Yi with a smile, "You have nothing else to do, so this is a good opportunity to meet some influential figures in Jiang Province!"
Jiang Yi did not respond to Dongfang Mei.
"Among the people attending the banquet, there's someone... who was involved in the car accident back then," Dongfang Mei whispered to Jiang Yi.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi's brow furrowed slightly.
It seemed he had to go.
"Young Master Yuwen, please wait outside for a moment. I have something to say to Jiang Yi!" Dongfang Mei said to Yuwen Sheng.
Yuwen Sheng was somewhat reluctant, but he still left the villa.
After Yuwen Sheng left, Jiang Yi's gaze fell upon Dongfang Mei, and he asked, "Who is the person you mentioned?"
"His name is Kang Dawei!"
Dongfang Mei replied, "Kang Dawei is a reporter. After that car accident, he was the first person on the scene. I heard that when he arrived, your parents' and sister's bodies hadn't been cremated yet."
"He was about to take photos when he was knocked unconscious. By the time he woke up, the bodies had already been cremated."
"This doesn't seem like the style of that assassin organization. They would definitely silence anyone involved, but why would they leave Kang Dawei alive?" Jiang Yi was very confused.
"You'll know when you meet Kang Dawei yourself!" Dongfang Mei said.
Jiang Yi nodded and followed Dongfang Mei towards the outside of the villa.
Yuwen Sheng was waiting for Dongfang Mei at the entrance. Seeing Jiang Yi following, a cold smile appeared on his face.
"My car can't fit us all. You'll have to find your own way."
After saying that, Yuwen Sheng got into the car with Dongfang Mei and drove away.
Jiang Yi didn't mind and took a bus to the hotel.
Jiang Yi had a car, but he wanted to keep a low profile.
He was attending the banquet to find Kang Dawei, so it was better to be low-key.
An hour later, Jiang Yi finally arrived at the hotel entrance.
When Jiang Yi entered the hall, the banquet had already begun!
Jiang Yi scanned the hall and found it filled with people from high society, all elegantly dressed and exuding an extraordinary aura.
Only he was dressed ordinarily.
He felt out of place among these people.
Yuwen Sheng and Dongfang Mei were currently greeting people around them.
Dongfang Mei's beauty made her the center of attention.
Everyone's eyes were on Dongfang Mei, and many seemed captivated by her.
Jiang Yi found a quiet corner and sat down.
Dongfang Mei hadn't given him a photo of Kang Dawei, so he didn't know who Kang Dawei was among these people.
A few minutes later, Dongfang Mei walked over to Jiang Yi.
Only then did everyone notice Jiang Yi.
"Who is Kang Dawei?"
Jiang Yi quietly asked Dongfang Mei.
"The fat man standing opposite Yuwen Sheng, that's Kang Dawei," Dongfang Mei replied.
Jiang Yi looked towards Kang Dawei!
Kang Dawei was a short man, no more than about 1.45 meters tall.
However, he was very fat, making him look like a ball of flesh, with a somewhat comical appearance.
"I didn't expect someone like this to be a reporter!" Jiang Yi chuckled.
"Don't underestimate him. He's the most famous reporter in Jiang Province. In Jiang Province, no matter who he wants to deal with, they can't escape. With just one article, he can ruin someone's reputation!" Dongfang Mei said.
Jiang Yi's lips curled.
Others might fear Kang Dawei, but he did not.
People like Kang Dawei must have many enemies.
Yuwen Sheng's brow furrowed when he saw Dongfang Mei chatting and laughing with Jiang Yi.
He walked over and said to Jiang Yi in a casual tone, "How was it? Was the bus ride comfortable?"
"It was alright!" Jiang Yi replied.
When the people around heard that Jiang Yi had come by bus, their faces immediately showed disdain.
"Mr. Jiang, I think you should find a proper job and earn some money to support yourself."
"As a grown man, you're shamelessly living in Miss Dongfang's villa, eating and drinking for free. This isn't what a man should do," Yuwen Sheng said.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi let out a cold laugh.
"I'm not insulting you, I'm doing it for your own good!" Yuwen Sheng said, forcing a smile.
The people around began to whisper amongst themselves.
"This kid is too shameless! A grown man actually lives off a woman!"
"Exactly, are you even a man?"
"You've embarrassed all of us men."
...
Everyone shamelessly insulted Jiang Yi.