Chapter 94

As the night deepened, the number of guests at the Babino restaurant noticeably decreased. Most of the remaining guests had finished their meals and were chatting in low voices.

"Big Sister Yuxin, why don't you talk to Grandpa and switch places with Uncle Two, and take charge of the group's Donghai company?"

At a window seat, Su Liuli looked at Su Yuxin with hope and suggested, "If you go, I won't stay in the dormitory. We can rent a villa, no, we can buy a villa and continue living together."

After speaking, Su Liuli looked at Su Yuxin with pleading eyes, her gaze full of entreaty.

From the day she was born, her father had left this world, and her mother, who was involved in politics, had no time to take care of her. As a result, for the past twenty years, she had lived in Su Yuxin's home, where her daily life was taken care of by Su's mother. She was closer to Su Yuxin than to her own sister, and now she had to go to Donghai alone, which she naturally found hard to bear.

"Our family's connections in Donghai are far less extensive than in Jiangnan, and the competition there is intense. I think Uncle Two is better suited to develop the market there."

Despite the fact that her family and the Su Ming family had not been on good terms, Su Yuxin did not belittle Su Ming's abilities. Instead, she admitted that she was currently not as capable as Su Ming and added, "Moreover, if I suggest this to Grandpa, Uncle Two will definitely be suspicious, and Grandpa might have other thoughts."

"Big Sister Yuxin, why do you have to think so much?" Su Liuli was not pleased. "If you don't go, I'll be bored there all alone."

"How can you be alone?" Su Yuxin smiled bitterly. "Auntie is there."

"What can she do there?"

Mentioning her mother, Su Liuli's expression turned gloomy, and she complained, "Ever since she gave birth to me, she left me to fend for myself, making me feel like she picked me up from the street. Even if I live with her, I won't be used to it."

"Su Liuli, can you be any more spoiled?"

Su Jindi couldn't stand it anymore and said with disdain, "Everyone else is eager to go to college and live in the dormitory, to escape the hardships. But you, you just want to live at home. Living in the dormitory is great; you can do whatever you want and have classmates to keep you company."

"Little brat, you have no say." Su Liuli gave Su Jindi a dirty look. "You live in the dormitory now, but you always want to run home, don't you?"

"I go home to find Big Brother Ye. Before Big Brother Ye came, when did you ever see me wanting to go home?" Su Jindi pouted.

"..."

Su Liuli was speechless. As Su Jindi said, before Ye Fan came to the Su family, he rarely went home during each semester.

"Liuli, I think Jindi's suggestion is not bad."

Seeing the siblings bickering again, Su Yuxin sighed and said, "For example, Sima Ruoshui, whom we met at Lingyin Temple. I think you two get along well, and living together would be nice."

"That's right, that's right. Big Sister Liuli, if you live with Sima Ruoshui, you can provide me with timely information about Sima Ruoshui, and I can get a head start." Mentioning Sima Ruoshui, Su Jindi's eyes lit up, and he not only stopped arguing with Su Liuli but also showed a flattering smile.

Su Liuli raised her head slightly and said disdainfully, "Even if I help you, you won't stand a chance."

"Why?"

"Ask him."

As she spoke, Su Liuli deliberately looked at Ye Fan.

"Big Brother Ye, you haven't already won over the goddess Sima Ruoshui, have you?" Su Jindi looked at Ye Fan with a pained expression.

Ye Fan was speechless.

After Sima Ruoshui returned to Donghai, she had indeed contacted him, but only in the game. Apart from practicing and chatting in the game, there was nothing else. However, in Su Liuli's words, it seemed as if he had already won over Sima Ruoshui.

"It's not winning over, but a certain person played the hero and used the strategy of feigning indifference, making the innocent Sima Ruoshui fall for it."

Seeing Ye Fan remain silent, Su Liuli huffed, "Sima Ruoshui called me three times after returning to Donghai, and each time she asked about him."

Hmm?

Hearing Su Liuli's words, Su Yuxin felt a ripple in her heart and couldn't help but look at Ye Fan.

Ye Fan was slightly taken aback—this was something he didn't know at all.

"Since Big Brother Ye has taken the lead, I'll have to change my target."

Hearing this, Su Jindi sighed, partly because he couldn't compete with Ye Fan and partly because he didn't want to fight over a woman with him.

"Don't listen to her nonsense, I have nothing with Sima Ruoshui." Seeing the situation, Ye Fan had to clarify.

"Buzz..."

Just as Ye Fan finished speaking, his phone in his pocket vibrated.

"I bet it's definitely a call from Sima Ruoshui." Su Liuli, as if discovering a new continent, slightly raised her body and stared at Ye Fan's phone, seemingly trying to confirm her guess.

Hearing Su Liuli's words, even Su Jindi and Su Yuxin became curious.

"Sorry, it's her father." Seeing the three curious faces, Ye Fan decided to clear up the mystery for them, then got up and walked to the corridor.

"Hello, Mr. Sima."

After reaching the corridor, Ye Fan pressed the answer button and greeted him, his tone slightly curious, wondering why Sima Chen would suddenly call him.

"Sorry, Xiaofan, for disturbing you." Sima Chen said, "Is it convenient for you to talk now?"

"Convenient." Ye Fan replied honestly, his curiosity growing.

"It's like this, I've been thinking about something and I think it's better to tell you." Sima Chen said seriously.

This time, Ye Fan didn't speak but let Sima Chen finish his words.

"According to the accurate information I have, Nanqinghong and Hongwumen have each sent people to Hanghu."

Sima Chen continued, "There are three of them: Lin Aofeng, the son of Nanqinghong's leader Lin Tianyi; Wang Dong, one of the eight great generals of Nanqinghong; and Yang Qing, the top young expert of Hongwumen."

"These three came to Hanghu not only to stabilize the situation of Nanqinghong in Hanghu but also to investigate the murders of Qu Feng and Qiao Bazhi. Although I had my people clean up the scene, I can't guarantee that no traces were left."

At this point, Sima Chen said frankly, "Xiaofan, I'm telling you this not to ask you to eliminate them but to warn you. If they find out that you killed Qu Feng and Qiao Bazhi, they will definitely try to eliminate you!"

"What are their strengths?" Ye Fan asked.

"These three have all reached the peak of the Later Heaven realm. Among them, Lin Aofeng is the weakest, having enhanced his strength through a dark art. Wang Dong is an expert with a short knife, using it with great skill and having extensive combat experience. As for Yang Qing, he is not only the top young expert of Hongwumen but is also said to have touched the threshold of the Innate realm and entered the 'half-step innate' realm a year ago, making him a martial artist who can step into the Innate realm at any time. Once he does, he will have the potential to compete for the top ten on the Qing list!"

"Since there are no Innate experts, it will be easier to deal with." Ye Fan narrowed his eyes, his tone revealing a hint of killing intent. He didn't like the feeling of being targeted by enemies.

Seemingly sensing Ye Fan's killing intent, Sima Chen quickly added, "Xiaofan, you must not act rashly!"

"Are there any hidden experts or backup plans?" Ye Fan frowned.

"No!"

Sima Chen denied, "Nanqinghong and Hongwumen only sent these three! I advise you not to act rashly, which is the second thing I want to tell you."

"What?"

"Ye Wenhao is the new governor of Jiangnan."

"Who is Ye Wenhao?" Ye Fan was puzzled, as this was the first time he had heard this name and didn't know about the rumored relationship between Chu Ji and Ye Wenhao.

"You don't know Ye Wenhao?"

Sima Chen was surprised, "He is a third-generation member of the Ye family, one of the Four Young Lords of Beijing, and now the most likely successor among the third generation of the Ye family. Additionally, he can be considered a semi-gangster—twenty years ago, he defeated the then top of the Qing list with a thunderous move, shocking the entire underworld!"

"Is he that powerful?"

Ye Fan was taken aback. In his view, whether as a successor to the third generation of the Ye family or the former top of the Qing list, both were remarkable achievements, and having both in one person was enough to command respect.

"Yes, although Ye Wenhao retired from the underworld after that battle, his deeds are still talked about. In the political arena, his influence is even greater!"

Even as the godfather of the underground world in the Yangtze River Delta, Sima Chen couldn't help but feel overshadowed when talking about Ye Wenhao.

Compared to this, Ye Fan, after the initial shock, quickly regained his composure: "What is his relationship with Nanqinghong and Hongwumen? Is he their backer?"

"No. On the contrary, they can be considered enemies to some extent—Hongwumen has a close relationship with the Bai family, who are the mortal enemies of the Ye family."

Sima Chen explained, "I mentioned Ye Wenhao because in the past, wherever he took office, that place became the safest in China, with no gangsters daring to cause trouble on his turf!"

"You're worried that if I take action against those three, I'll provoke Ye Wenhao?" Ye Fan's heart stirred.

Sima Chen admitted straightforwardly, "Yes, because of the incident a few days ago, Ye Wenhao has given the police a strict order to prevent any more bloodshed. In this critical period, if any gangsters cause trouble in Hanghu, Ye Wenhao might personally intervene!"

"I understand, thank you for the warning." At this point, Ye Fan could see that Sima Chen had no ulterior motives and thanked him, his tone much more polite.

Sima Chen smiled bitterly, "Xiaofan, you saved Ruoshui from the tiger's mouth, which is a great favor to me. You thank me just for telling you some information. Do you look down on me, Sima Chen?"

"Of course not..."

Sima Chen's straightforwardness made Ye Fan feel a bit petty, and he wanted to explain.

"Alright, no need to be formal. If you don't mind, call me Big Brother Sima. If you think I'm too old, you can call me Uncle, I don't mind, ha ha..."

"I consider Ruoshui a friend, so calling you Uncle is more appropriate." Ye Fan, who always returned respect with respect, did not put on any airs in front of Sima Chen's frankness.

"Ha ha, that's fine. If you have time to visit Donghai, let me know in advance, and I'll personally welcome you!" Sima Chen was very pleased and extended an invitation.

"Sure."

Faced with Sima Chen's enthusiasm, Ye Fan readily agreed.

Sima Chen, hearing this, didn't say anything more and hung up the phone.

At the same time, Su Yuxin, Su Liuli, and Su Jindi finished paying and walked toward the corridor.

"What's wrong?" Seeing Ye Fan holding his phone with a thoughtful look, Su Yuxin asked with concern, "Are the people from Nanqinghong causing trouble for you again?"

"No."

Ye Fan smiled and shook his head. Although he liked the feeling of being cared for by Su Yuxin, he didn't want her to worry about him.

"That's good."

Hearing Ye Fan's words, Su Yuxin breathed a sigh of relief. Then, thinking of something, she added, "By the way, the new governor Ye Wenhao is personally presiding over the Jiangnan Province investment promotion meeting in the second half of the year. Grandpa asked me to go. Will you come with me?"

"Sure."

Ye Fan readily agreed. Although he had no interest in the investment promotion meeting, he was very curious about Ye Wenhao.

He wanted to know what made Ye Wenhao capable of wielding power in both the political and underworld realms!