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Chapter 43 - 43 41 Ye Chen's Secret

43: Chapter 41: Ye Chen’s Secret 43: Chapter 41: Ye Chen’s Secret Outside, Li Cheng squinted and dozed off, but the moment he heard the sound from the bodyguard room, he immediately furrowed his brows, a mysterious gleam flashing in his eyes.

By the door, Li Ruo and Lin Ziwen stood motionless.

“Mr.

Li, why aren’t you going in?” Lin Ziwen asked, puzzled.

“Forget it, let’s not go!” Li Ruo shook her head and said, “This is originally the security department’s job, why should I meddle?

Here’s the plan—since Captain Cao is unwell, let’s temporarily relieve him of his team leader position and promote Ye Chen!”

“Ah?!” Lin Ziwen was stunned, stammering as he looked at Li Ruo and said, “Mr.

Li, weren’t you just planning to trouble Ye Chen?”

“Not anymore!” Li Ruo shook her head, turned away from the security department with a laugh, and said, “The able should be employed.

I believe he has what it takes!”

Lin Ziwen watched Li Ruo’s receding figure in a daze, a bit confused.

Hadn’t Mr.

Li always been biased against Ye Chen?

From their first confrontation—this scoundrel had even dared to curse at Mr.

Li and had apparently even claimed he would marry Mr.

Li.

Of course, at that time, Ye Chen had not realized who the interviewer was, let alone that the elderly man with Li Ruo was the founder of Tianya Group, Li Tianya.

“Ah, what a world!” Lin Ziwen felt helpless.

The bodyguard room had been temporarily subdued by Ye Chen through forceful means.

The living quarters for Haozi and Da Xia were also temporarily settled—several apartment buildings in Bamboo Forest District, not far from Xin Hai Apartment, were rented by Tianya Group for employee housing.

Haozi and Da Xia each had their own room.

They had grown accustomed to this.

Ye Chen personally settled them in.

“Alright, you’ll live here from now on.

It’s not far from my place!” Ye Chen pointed in the direction of Xin Hai Apartment and said, “Come over for a drink when you’re free!”

“Alright!” The two chuckled and said, “Boss, are we going to just be bodyguards like this?

Isn’t that a waste of talent?”

“Ah, for now, let’s let it be this way!” Ye Chen felt helpless.

“Boss, maybe we should…” Haozi had just started speaking when Da Xia immediately grabbed his arm, frowned, and gestured for Haozi to stop talking.

“Maybe what?” Ye Chen asked with a smile.

“Oh, boss, Haozi was saying that maybe we should set up our own faction here in Jianghuai City and carve out our own territory!” Da Xia chuckled.

“Hmm, I’ve thought about that!” Ye Chen nodded and said, “But now’s not the time.

Let’s wait a bit longer!”

“Okay!” The two nodded in agreement, decided to settle in for now, and started unpacking to rest.

They had been traveling all night and were exhausted.

They fell asleep as soon as they lay down.

Ye Chen glanced at them, smiled faintly, then carefully closed the door and quietly left.

As soon as Ye Chen left, the two on the bunk beds immediately sat up.

Their eyes were dark and alert, not the least bit drowsy.

Haozi tapped on the upper bunk, then asked, “Hey, Da Xia, why the hell did you stop me from speaking just now?”

“The Clan Leader said, it’s better not to speak about this matter for now!” Da Xia leaned down, looked at Haozi, and said, “Did you forget the Clan Leader’s orders?

Right now, the boss has amnesia and knowing some things might not be good.

Moreover, the internal conflicts within the family are intensifying, and the power struggle among the heirs is extremely fierce!

If we tell the boss about this now, wouldn’t it be like harming him?”

“What do you think we should do then?” Haozi gave a bitter smile, saying, “We’ve been by the boss’s side for two years, but there’s no sign his memory is returning.

How long are we supposed to wait?

And, a year ago, Liu Jie, the boss’s sworn enemy, even discovered the boss’s whereabouts and joined forces with the General to harm the boss.

Ah…

I can’t stand this!”

“There’s no other way.

As an outstanding Clan Leader, one must face all kinds of tests, and I believe the Duke has considered this too!” Da Xia frowned, saying, “But precisely because of this, I believe the boss is definitely the most capable heir.

Humph!

Let them fight over it now.

What the Duke is doing is right; he’s protecting the boss’s safety.

However…”

“However, what?” Haozi looked at Da Xia, puzzled.

“Ah, if the boss recovers his memory, what kind of pain will he face then?” Da Xia shook his head, saying, “The betrayal of his best friend, and his fiancée’s betrayal.

To inherit that power that makes the world tremble, for that wealth comparable to nations…

I wonder if the boss can…”

“Humph!” Haozi immediately jumped up from the bed, cursing, “That bitch, that bastard, if I catch them, I’ll skin them alive myself.

If it weren’t for them, how could the boss have fallen off a cliff?

How could he have lost his memory?”

“Let it be, maybe it’s all fated!” Da Xia chuckled, saying, “This way, doesn’t everyone think the boss is dead?

Besides Liu Jie, almost no one knows the boss is still alive.

Liu Jie doesn’t dare to announce it, fearing the Duke would find out the boss is still around.

Actually, the Duke has long known the boss is alive, and that’s why he sent us to protect him secretly.

Humph, when the boss stands up again one day, I believe everyone will tremble!”

Haozi helplessly shook his head, Da Xia was right, this was the best likely scenario, but there might also be another fork in the road.

“What are you sighing about?” Da Xia looked at him.

“Just as you said, what if the boss can’t handle such a blow?” Haozi looked at Da Xia, saying, “Right now, the boss is in a state of amnesia, so he can’t recall past events.

If he suddenly remembers the past, facing the betrayals of his best friend and fiancée, what will he do?

Become unbearably pained and never recover?”

“Yeah, if that’s the case, I’d rather the boss never regain his memory!” Da Xia shook his head with a bitter smile.

“But the clan still needs an heir, right?

Those heirs are just busy stabbing each other in the back and are not fit at all.

I think only big brother is qualified!

Besides, given Duke’s current attitude, only big brother is worthy!” Haozi stubbornly stared at Da Xia.

“Enough, let’s not talk about this.

Go to sleep!” Da Xia lay down.

“Yeah, I just hope big brother can always be happy…” Haozi said, a smile hooking at his lips.

…

Coming out of the Bamboo Forest District, the mobile phone rang at an untimely moment—it was Zhang Yantong.

“Hello?

Officer Zhang, what do you need me for?” Ye Chen wiped his forehead; it was the middle of the day and the sun was blazing.

Despite Jianghuai City being a coastal city, the midday heat was still not to be underestimated.

Ye Chen shaded his head with his hand.

“Could you come to the police station now?” Zhang Yantong’s voice was very pleasant, a comfort to Ye Chen’s ears.

“Not convenient.

I’m not just lazing around at home; I have to work too!” Ye Chen looked around.

He had reached the side of the road, only two hundred meters from the police station.

It would be convenient to go there, but Ye Chen really didn’t want to meet that girl.

Not only would she mock him, but he might also end up being her laborer again.

Tonight was the time for Zhang Dadan’s people to trade at Dock No.2, and Zhang Yantong calling him at this moment must have been premeditated.

“Humph, work?

Let me tell you, you injured the team leader of your department’s bodyguard team yesterday, and his wife came to us to file a case.

You better figure it out, and if you don’t come in, I’ll have to handle it officially!” Zhang Yantong was no pushover, and when one tactic didn’t work, she resorted to another.

Speaking of which, Cao Jian Country’s wife was really something else.

Seeing her husband’s bone broken by Ye Chen’s kick, she was extremely distressed and made a scene at the police station.

The police told her it was just a sparring session and injuries couldn’t warrant a case, but she adamantly refused to leave.

In the end, they had to placate her by saying they filed the case.

The fat lady, upon hearing this, walked out without another word.

This incident had turned into a joke at the police station, naturally known to Zhang Yantong.

“Fine, fine, are you happy now?” Ye Chen was helpless.

“Hee hee…

Don’t worry, as long as you help me, anything you need, just say the word!” Zhang Yantong giggled.

Without another word, Ye Chen headed towards the police station.

The air conditioning there was seriously strong, a blast of cold air greeting him—despite the national regulations advising environmental protection by setting the AC no lower than twenty-six degrees.

Entering felt like stepping into a freezer.

The police officers inside were still wearing short sleeves, clutching their sleeves as they worked.

“Damn, being on the public payroll sure is different!” Ye Chen cursed under his breath.

Then he turned and went up to the third floor.

Zhang Yantong was already waiting in the Criminal Police Team leader’s office.

“I’m here!” Ye Chen burst in and settled himself casually, glancing at Zhang Yantong and thinking to himself, not knowing if this girl was wearing underwear since her panties were still left at his house.

He had planned to ask when she would come to take them back, but after some thought, he decided against asking.

It was an awkward topic, and if Little Ni was thin-skinned, who knew, she might shoot him dead?

“Hmm!” Zhang Yantong looked up at Ye Chen, saying, “I’m really glad you could come!”

“Glad about what?” Ye Chen looked disdainfully at Zhang Yantong, saying, “Do all you cops like to use this sort of thing to pressure people?”

“You…” Zhang Yantong was taken aback but then smirked and said, “Aren’t you man enough to let this go?”

“Let’s talk serious business!” Ye Chen said dismissively.

“After the last time you helped us catch a criminal, we realized that you are a rare talent.

So, I plan to take you with us on tonight’s operation!” Zhang Yantong looked at Ye Chen and smiled, “How does that sound?”

“You’ve already decided, why ask me?” Ye Chen stood up and said, “But, I have a condition!”

“You tell me, as long as it doesn’t violate principles, I can agree!” Zhang Yantong pursed her lips and smiled.

“With Zhang Dadan down, I plan to take over Jianghuai Hotpot City!” Ye Chen looked at Zhang Yantong.

“You?!” Zhang Yantong was stunned and said, “That hotpot city is worth at least tens of thousands, isn’t it?

Do you have that kind of money?”

“Whether I have it or not is none of your business.

The point is, I want that shop.

So, yes or no?” Ye Chen demanded, feeling entitled to make back some of what he’d spent laboring for her.

He had been eyeing that hotpot city for a long time; taking it over would provide a foothold for Feng Zhixiao and his crew.

It was centrally located in University City, and if Zhang Dadan went down, Ye Chen figured he could swallow that area whole.

“Okay!” Zhang Yantong nodded.

“Pleasure doing business!” Ye Chen turned and walked out of the police station, waving over his shoulder at Zhang Yantong, whose pose and movement left her somewhat helpless.

Without thinking, she cursed, “Jerk!”

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