Chapter 52

"Assistant Manager Ye was so impressive just now."

"Yeah, he scared He Fenghua so much that he didn't even dare to fart."

"If only my future husband could be as strong and impressive as that."

...

A Coaster minibus slowly left the Hanghu Bidding Center. Inside the car, the employees of Jiangnan Company of Luhu Group were excitedly discussing everything that had happened today. When they talked about Ye Fan's actions, many female employees had stars in their eyes, wishing they could confess their feelings to Ye Fan.

Listening to the enthusiastic discussions of her colleagues, the female public relations officer from the Operations Department, who had almost clung to Xu Weize earlier, hesitated for a moment and asked Yang Miaomiao, "Assistant Yang, who exactly is Assistant Ye? Isn't he afraid of He Fenghua's retaliation?"

"Our CEO and Chairman aren't pushovers, are they?"

The female employee who had a high opinion of Ye Fan retorted sarcastically, clearly dissatisfied with the public relations officer's comment.

Not only her, but others also glared at the public relations officer with displeasure.

Seeing the situation, the public relations officer didn't dare to say anything more. She only secretly glanced at Yang Miaomiao and noticed that Yang Miaomiao didn't seem worried at all.

Indeed, that was the case.

In Yang Miaomiao's view, Ye Fan was Su Yuxin's savior and was currently responsible for her medical treatment. The Su family wouldn't stand idly by and let the He family harm Ye Fan.

After leaving the bidding center, Su Yuxin didn't ask Zhang Tiejun and others to return to the company. Instead, she decided to treat everyone to a meal at the five-star Jiu Zhou International Hotel, both to celebrate the company winning the Binhe New District Phase I project and to reward Zhang Tiejun and others for their hard work in the past period.

Due to the successful bid, not only were Zhang Tiejun and others in high spirits during the meal, but even Su Yuxin, who rarely smiled, had a radiant face. Even Ye Fan was somewhat influenced by the group's mood and felt a faint sense of the joy of teamwork for the first time.

After the meal, Su Yuxin specially gave Zhang Tiejun and others a half-day off and decided to hold a celebration at the end of the month. All members of the bidding team and middle-level managers and above would attend, and employees who contributed to the bidding process would be rewarded.

Su Yuxin's decision made everyone, except Ye Fan, extremely excited. Ye Fan couldn't help but admire Su Yuxin's unique management style.

In comparison, Ye Fan felt that Su Yuxin's plan to use legal means against He Fenghua and Xu Weize was a bit naive.

As if to confirm Ye Fan's judgment, after lunch, Su Yuxin received a call from Su Hongyuan. The joy on her face vanished, replaced by anger and helplessness.

"Did the police not do anything to He Fenghua and Xu Weize?" Ye Fan asked with a bitter smile, noticing the change in Su Yuxin's expression.

Su Yuxin nodded and said, "Yes. My grandfather called me to ask about He Fenghua being taken away. I told him the truth. He said that the police claimed that only audio recordings without video evidence exist, and there's a possibility that someone else impersonated He Fenghua and Xu Weize, so it's not sufficient as evidence."

Su Yuxin's words confirmed Ye Fan's initial judgment. He pondered for a moment, about to speak, but then saw Su Yuxin, who looked somewhat frustrated, say, "The police suddenly changed their stance because the He family used their connections. I wanted my grandfather to use his connections to send He Fenghua and Xu Weize to jail, but my grandfather said that doing so would cause a major earthquake in the Jiangnan political and business circles, and the cost would be too high, not worth it. Moreover, our Su family's political backer wouldn't agree."

"Taking action against He Fenghua wouldn't even hurt the He family. Your grandfather's decision isn't wrong."

In the past month, although Ye Fan hadn't fully integrated into secular life, he had seen through some of its rules and knew that to bring down a force like the He family, one must strike with a fatal blow.

"I know, but thinking about how arrogant He Fenghua was in front of you makes me uncomfortable."

Su Yuxin sighed softly. Two years of training had made her excel in business management and competition, but matters involving the dark side of the political and business world were always handled by Su Hongyuan behind the scenes.

Seeing Su Yuxin inadvertently reveal her thoughts, Ye Fan felt a strange sensation. When Su Yuxin noticed that Ye Fan didn't respond, she realized something and quickly walked forward to cover her embarrassment.

...

As Su Hongyuan had said, the police changed their stance, and the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Brigade released the detainees immediately.

"Captain Shi, be more careful next time you arrest people. Don't arrest people without evidence, or the consequences will be severe."

At the foot of the Municipal Public Security Bureau building, Lu Jian, who had been waiting, saw Shi Qing, following his superior's instructions, personally escort He Fenghua and Xu Weize downstairs. He said, "Not everyone has as good a temper as Young Master He."

"Sorry."

Hearing Lu Jian's mocking and contemptuous words, Shi Qing was extremely angry but knew that as a deputy captain of the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Brigade, he shouldn't get involved in the conflict between the Su and He families. So, he suppressed his anger and put on a fake smile to apologize.

Seeing this, Lu Jian wanted to say a few more sarcastic words but was stopped by He Fenghua's gaze.

"Young Master He, why did you stop me? People like that should be taught a lesson so they don't forget their place." In the parking lot of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Lu Jian said, somewhat dejected.

He Fenghua replied coolly, "If they are dogs, why bother with them?"

"Young Master He is right." Lu Jian quickly flattered him.

He Fenghua ignored Lu Jian's flattery and turned his gaze to Xu Weize.

"Sorry, Young Master He, this is all my fault!"

Feeling He Fenghua's gaze, Xu Weize quickly bowed to admit his mistake, as if a servant in ancient times admitting fault to his master, almost kneeling and kowtowing.

"It's not your fault." He Fenghua paused for a moment and said, "Go home and rest for a few days. Report to the He Group at the beginning of the month."

"Thank... thank you, Young Master He!"

Although Xu Weize had thought that He Fenghua wouldn't blame him, he only felt truly relieved when the moment came. He felt that serving He Fenghua was the best decision of his life, almost moved to tears.

"Young Master He, are you still planning to use this person?" After Xu Weize left, Lu Jian asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Xu Weize's identity was discovered because that Ye installed a miniature listening device in his glasses, not because he betrayed me. I was too careless, only considering whether he was being followed and not thinking that someone might install a listening device on him."

Watching Xu Weize leave, He Fenghua's eyes glinted with determination. "Moreover, punishing him wouldn't mean much. It's better to do him a great favor so he will be loyal to me in the future!"

"No wonder my father told me to learn more about human relations from you, Young Master He. Compared to you, I am far behind."

Lu Jian flattered him again, then thought of Ye Fan's actions, his face contorted with anger, "Young Master He, Xu Weize can be forgiven, but that Ye bastard cannot be let off. Do you want to cripple him or make him disappear from the world?"

"I will handle this personally. I want to see how capable he is!"

Mentioning Ye Fan, He Fenghua's expression turned cold and terrifying. Ye Fan not only ruined the He Group's plan to win the Binhe New District Phase I project, exposed Xu Weize as a mole, and threw him out of the bidding hall like trash in front of everyone. For any of these reasons, he wouldn't let Ye Fan off.

Feeling the coldness in He Fenghua's words, Lu Jian wisely didn't say anything more but opened the car door for He Fenghua. After He Fenghua got in, he walked to his own car.

In the car, He Fenghua lit a cigarette, took a light puff, and then dialed the phone number of Qiao Bazhi, the godfather of the Hanghu and Jiangnan underworld.

"Rare for Young Master He to call."

The phone was quickly answered, and Qiao Bazhi spoke first, seemingly flattering but sounding very sharp to He Fenghua—He knew that today's events had already reached Qiao Bazhi's ears.

"Grandpa Qiao, last time you had Liu Qin call me, saying you wanted to break the legs of that Ye who is with Su Yuxin. I didn't agree."

He Fenghua didn't mind Qiao Bazhi's tone and said, "You know, I am a bit arrogant, so I hope you can understand."

"Understand, understand. How can a small character like that catch your eye, Young Master He?" Qiao Bazhi continued to flatter, but he was inwardly sneering.

He Fenghua could guess that Qiao Bazhi had heard about today's events and could also guess the purpose of his call. In his view, He Fenghua was trying to have his cake and eat it too.

"Grandpa Qiao, let's be frank. I don't take Su Yuxin seriously, but I can't tolerate a nobody like that Ye to attack me."

Perhaps feeling that Qiao Bazhi's words were too sharp, He Fenghua got straight to the point, "Help me take that Ye bastard's head, and I will introduce you to Han Guodong."

"No problem, when do you need it?"

Seeing He Fenghua openly offer the deal, Qiao Bazhi reined in his smile and indirectly gave an answer.

"The sooner, the better." He Fenghua added, "Also, I hope you can do it without leaving any traces."

"Young Master He, please trust the professionals."

Qiao Bazhi touched his bald head and smiled sinisterly, "As you said, fighting and killing are the business of the underworld."