Chapter 29

The next day, Ye Xinyi came to Chang Huian's office. Chang Huian looked at Ye Xinyi and smiled bitterly, "Miss Ye, Xiao Bing has already been released, so there's no need for you to come."

"What, released?" Ye Xinyi was shocked. Thinking back to Xiao Bing's confident demeanor, she suddenly realized that she had underestimated this man. But what kind of ability did he have to make Chang Huian release him?

Ye Xinyi was a smart woman. From the fact that Chang Huian had not given her any face and had taken Xiao Bing away, she knew that Xie Lun must have paid a high price for Xiao Bing's life. Now, after just one day in custody, he was released. There were only two possibilities: either Chang Huian had given in, or Xiao Bing had bribed Chang Huian with a larger sum of money.

No matter which possibility it was, Ye Xinyi felt that she had underestimated this man. She deliberately smiled faintly and said, "If that's the case, I won't disturb you. I also thank Director Chang for giving me, Ye Xinyi, this face and for handling things fairly."

Chang Huian smiled bitterly, his face full of bitterness. Ye Xinyi was incredibly smart and had immediately guessed which possibility it was. It seemed that Chang Huian had been forced to release Xiao Bing. Could Xiao Bing know a more powerful and influential person? How could he be working in a small noodle shop? What was his purpose? But this possibility was real, and Ye Xinyi thought of Zhang Yizhi. Previously, Ye Xinyi had felt that Xiao Bing could invite Zhang Yizhi, which must mean he was not simple. Later, Xiao Bing said it was just a coincidence, but now it seemed that it was not just a coincidence...

Just as Ye Xinyi was about to leave, the office door was suddenly opened again. Several men in black uniforms rushed in, walked up to Chang Huian's desk, and immediately showed their identification. They then loudly said, "Comrade Chang Huian, someone has reported you for accepting bribes, keeping a mistress, shielding a criminal, and obstructing law enforcement. Please come with us for an investigation."

Chang Huian's face turned pale, sweat appeared on his forehead, and his body slumped in the office chair. Two law enforcement officers then lifted him up. Ye Xinyi watched this sudden scene in shock. Just as Chang Huian was being taken to the door, he suddenly widened his eyes and roared angrily, "Ye Xinyi, go tell that bastard, he's not keeping his word! Xiao Bing, I will eat his flesh and drink his blood! Even if I die, I won't let him off!"

Chang Huian was dragged out of the office, and Ye Xinyi let out a long breath. She finally understood why Xiao Bing was so confident and why he was released so quickly. Her heart suddenly became heavy. She had originally planned to use Xiao Bing's imprisonment to continue pressuring him, but now she realized that she was increasingly unable to see through this man...

Just as Ye Xinyi returned home, the old butler told her to go to Ye Bancheng's room. Ye Xinyi felt a bit depressed. She understood her father's character. Since she had not succeeded in inviting Zhang Yizhi, her father must be very angry. In this family, it seemed that her father only had endless affection for her younger sister, and the relationship between her sister and her father...

Ye Xinyi adjusted her mood, knocked on the door, and heard a young and pleasant voice from inside: "Is it Xinyi? Come in quickly."

Ye Xinyi secretly sneered. She did not particularly like her stepmother deep down. How many people in this world could like a stepmother? But to please her father, Ye Xinyi was good at showing affection.

Sure enough, when she pushed the door open and walked in, Ye Xinyi had a warm smile on her face and said affectionately, "Aunt Liu, you're here too. Seeing you take care of Dad every day, his mood has improved a lot."

In the room, besides Ye Bancheng lying in bed and Ye Tianming standing beside him, there was a beautiful woman in her thirties sitting on the bed. This beautiful woman was wearing a very pretty nightgown, with her hair falling loosely behind her, giving off a lazy, sexy, and alluring vibe. In terms of appearance, although she was beautiful, she was still a bit inferior to Ye Xinyi. However, she had more charm and allure.

Most importantly, her figure was excellent. In terms of appearance, Ye Xinyi believed no one could match her, but in terms of a perfect figure, even Ye Xinyi had to admit that this woman had the most fiery figure she had ever seen, especially her slender waist, which would make even women look twice.

This woman was the stepmother of the Ye family's three siblings, Liu Piaopiao!

Liu Piaopiao covered her mouth and giggled, her body trembling slightly, and the low-cut nightgown even revealed a bit of white, alluring cleavage, catching the eye. Ye Tianming's gaze was always on his father, and he did not look at Liu Piaopiao once.

"Xinyi is getting better at speaking. We were just talking about you. I heard you went to invite the divine doctor Zhang. How did it go?"

Ye Bancheng also looked up at Ye Xinyi. Ye Xinyi sighed and said, "Dad, I failed... Xiao Bing refused to help. I went to see Zhang Yizhi personally, but he wouldn't talk to me."

Ye Bancheng's eyes dimmed, and he frowned slightly. Liu Piaopiao said, "How can there be such an ungrateful person in this world? Don't they know how much money the Ye family has? What price can the Ye family not afford?"

Ye Bancheng's voice was low and weak, "Money means nothing to someone like Zhang Yizhi. It's not surprising, but Xiao Bing... you can't handle him either?"

Ye Xinyi sighed and said, "He is very stubborn, but I will do my best."

Ye Tianming suddenly said, "We may not have much time. My people at the hospital found out that Zhang Yizhi will only stay in Jiangcheng for two more days before leaving."

Ye Xinyi looked at her brother and smiled, "Tianming, what do you think?"

"I'll go... I'll try a roundabout approach. I'll meet Xiao Bing first, and if that doesn't work, I'll try to see Mr. Zhang."

Ye Bancheng said solemnly, "Go... don't let me down..."

"Yes, Father, rest assured," Ye Tianming said seriously, "I will do everything in my power, even if it means paying half of the Ye family's wealth to save your life!"

Ye Bancheng's eyes showed a hint of relief, then he looked at the beautiful Liu Piaopiao and said weakly, "You two go out first. Piaopiao, stay and keep me company."

Ye Xinyi's expression remained unchanged, and she said with concern, "Dad, take care of yourself. Don't worry, call me if anything happens. Aunt Liu, please take good care of my father."

Liu Piaopiao looked at her man with gentle eyes and smiled, "Taking care of my man, isn't that what I should do?"

Ye Xinyi and Ye Tianming walked out. As they went down the stairs, Ye Xinyi asked, "When do you plan to see Xiao Bing?"

"Of course, I'll go immediately," Ye Tianming smiled, "Time waits for no one, the sooner the better."

Ye Xinyi said seriously, "This time, you must get him to agree, otherwise I'm afraid that if Zhang Yizhi leaves, Dad won't be able to hold on. Tianming, it all depends on you."

"Don't worry," Ye Tianming nodded seriously, then his eyes showed a hint of hatred, and he said coldly, "Every time I see that woman by Dad's side, I just want to... kill her."

No matter when or where, Ye Tianming always had the demeanor of a gentleman. Even the most picky people had to admit that Ye Tianming was a true gentleman and did not have the bad habits of rich children. But when it came to that woman, his face showed hatred.

Ye Xinyi shook her head, gave Ye Tianming a look, and whispered, "We're at home, be careful what you say... besides, she's our stepmother now."

Ye Tianming agreed, adjusted his mood, and walked out.

Watching Ye Tianming's back, Ye Xinyi's eyes were complex, and finally showed a sharpness that a woman should not have.

After the Ye siblings left, Ye Bancheng sighed and said, "Piaopiao, what do you think of my children?"

Liu Piaopiao scooped the last spoonful of medicine, blew on it, and fed it to Ye Bancheng. Then she smiled and shook her head, "I don't get involved in such matters."

Ye Bancheng sighed, "I know that Yezi has a deep prejudice against you. In fact, even towards me, she... these few days since I came back, she only secretly asked the servants about my condition. The servants told me this privately; she hasn't come to see me."

After sighing, Ye Bancheng said, "Just talk about Xinyi and Tianming. Yezi definitely has no interest in my family business. Even if I forced it on her, she wouldn't accept it. Between Tianming and Xinyi, which one do you think is more suitable to take over my business?"

Liu Piaopiao lightly glared at Ye Bancheng, bit her lip, and looked aggrieved, "You... what are you doing... are you starting to make arrangements for after your death?"

Ye Bancheng smiled bitterly, "I just want to think more carefully. After I die, I will leave you and Yezi a legacy, but my business will ultimately be handed over to one of them."

Liu Piaopiao hesitated, then said, "Miss Xinyi, although she is a woman, is very capable, and many people in the family support her. But compared to her, Tianming is no less capable. He is capable and filial, and has no trace of the arrogance of a rich child. Normally, it's the son who inherits the father's business. Since Tianming has no flaws, he should..."

Ye Bancheng smiled with relief, "So you mean Tianming?"

"Yes," Liu Piaopiao nodded.

"But you should be able to sense that although Tianming doesn't show it as strongly as Yezi, he also has some resistance towards you. If he takes over the family..."

Liu Piaopiao smiled bitterly, "Since I am your woman, should I only think about myself?"

"Piaopiao..." Ye Bancheng looked at Liu Piaopiao, his emotions showing.