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Chapter 157 - 141: Father and Son Reunite, Fate Plays its Hand

Chapter 157: Chapter 141: Father and Son Reunite, Fate Plays its Hand

Azure Dragon Villa.

This is the wealthy district within the rich areas of Hanghu and the entire Jiangnan Rich District.

To be precise, in the entire Yangtze River Delta, Azure Dragon Villa is also one of the top villa areas, with a total of seventeen villas. Setting aside the astonishing prices that even general wealthy people would find jaw-dropping, it’s typically a case of available but unobtainable, beyond the reach of ordinary people.

At five o’clock, as the sun set in the west, its afterglow turned the western sky red, shining with its last radiance.

Beneath the setting sun, Azure Dragon Villa glittered with golden light. The seventeen villas were strategically scattered among the dense woods, partially hidden, exuding a luxurious and high-end atmosphere.

Ye Fan drove a nondescript Audi A6L into Azure Dragon Villa, heading towards villa number 16.

He had learned from a phone call that Chu Ji lived in villa number 16.

If it had been before last night, learning that Chu Ji owned a villa in Azure Dragon Villa would have somewhat surprised Ye Fan, since even with money, one couldn’t simply purchase a villa there.

However, after last night’s events, Ye Fan had come to terms with it—although he didn’t understand how Chu Ji had managed to make Su Hongyuan change his mind at the last minute, he figured that if Chu Ji could make Su Hongyuan take the risk of offending Nanqinghong and even the Bai Family, then owning a villa in Azure Dragon Villa was completely normal.

When Ye Fan drove up to the front of villa number 16 at Azure Dragon Villa, he was surprised to see a woman dressed in office wear standing at the entrance.

Although the woman wore office attire, her skin wasn’t the pale white typical of office beauties. Instead, she had a healthy wheat complexion, and while her features might not be delicate, they were appealing.

She had short hair and stood there straight as a steel spear, her expression so serious it seemed a bit cold.

As Ye Fan’s car approached, the woman took the initiative to walk up in a calm and steady pace.

Ye Fan stopped the car and rolled down the window.

"Young Master Ye, Chairman Chu is waiting for you in the garden on the east side of the villa."

"How do you know I’m the person she’s waiting for?"

Ye Fan was curious, as this was his first meeting with the woman, and it seemed unlikely she should know him.

"I am Chairman Chu’s driver," the woman replied expressionlessly. "I have seen your profile; Chairman Chu arranged for me to meet you here."

"I see. However, I’m not any ’Young Master.’ Just call me Ye Fan," Ye Fan said with a smile, and amid the woman’s odd expression, he rolled up the window and drove into the villa.

Compared to the villas of Jiuxi Rose Garden, the villas in Azure Dragon Villa occupy a slightly larger area, both the main buildings and the courtyards.

A few minutes later, Ye Fan parked the car at the entrance of the garage and walked straight towards the garden on the east side along the crossroads within the villa.

Before reaching the garden, Ye Fan could already see the colorful, multi-colored flowers blooming in the sunset, their fragrance wafting through the air and permeating the entire yard.

Among the vibrant flowers, Chu Ji, clad in a red cloak, somehow attracted dozens of butterflies swirling around her, making her appear like a fairy from Heaven, breathtakingly beautiful.

"Senior sister, I didn’t know you had the talent to attract bees and butterflies," Ye Fan joked as he walked into the garden, stopping several meters away from Chu Ji.

Hearing this, Chu Ji waved her hand to shoo away the butterflies, feigning anger as she glared at Ye Fan, "What do you mean by attracting bees and butterflies? Little brat, I think you’re asking for a beating."

"Senior sister, as a woman, you can’t always be so violent, how will you ever get married?"

In front of Chu Ji, Ye Fan appeared quite relaxed, his speech somewhat frivolous—a stark contrast to how he normally conducted himself with precision outside, reverting to a childlike persona upon meeting his elders at home.

Whoosh—

In response to Ye Fan’s words, there was a rapid whizzing sound.

As the sound ended, Chu Ji suddenly appeared in front of Ye Fan, grabbing his ear and scolding, "Little brat, you’re becoming more and more disrespectful. Apologize to your aunt, now."

"I’m just telling the truth, aren’t you violent?" Ye Fan pretended to dodge, but a smile played across his face, seemingly enjoying the familiar interaction.

Angered by his words, Chu Ji let go, placed her hands on her hips, and glared at Ye Fan like a fierce woman, puffing up her Holy Maiden Summit as she glared: "So I’m violent, what about it? Do you really think I can’t find anyone to marry? Just a flick of my fingers and men are ready to kneel and lick my boots from Yanjing to the East Sea."

"That’s right, who do you think you are? You’re the renowned Demon Queen," Ye Fan chuckled, his words sounding like praise, but his expression seemed to mock Chu Ji.

"You little brat, I just cleared up a mess for you, and you can’t even bother to thank me, turning around to mock me instead," Chu Ji scolded irritably. "Touch your left chest, see if you still have a conscience."

"Uh, absolutely not," Ye Fan replied earnestly, shaking his head.

Chu Ji glared at him, then her eyes brightened as if she had discovered something new. Smirking, she looked Ye Fan up and down: "Little brat, you seem different after just one night. It looks like you’ve stepped into the Half-Step Innate. Come clean, did you have a taste of forbidden fruit with Miss Su last night?"

"Don’t you know my talent? What’s so difficult about breaking into Half-Step Innate?" Ye Fan replied with feigned composure.

"Keep pretending. Keep it up," said Chu Ji.

Chu Ji curled her lip, clearly disbelieving, yet she understood that if not for the emotional burden brought by Ye Fan’s background, and if not for their master deliberately honing Ye Fan, the top spot on the Qing List wouldn’t have been monopolized by the Bai family kid!

"Could the old man have any news about my parents?" Ye Fan deliberately changed the subject, his voice falling with a deep sense of longing evident in his eyes.

"Not yet," Chu Ji shook her head.

"So he asked me to go back?" Ye Fan asked again, his face filled with disappointment.

"No."

Chu Ji laughed and scolded, "Do you really think that old man can’t live without you? He’s been busy concocting some medicine recently and went to look for herbs. He won’t have time for you for a while."

"But the old guy promised me that once I completed this mission, he would help me investigate what happened back then," Ye Fan said, somewhat gloomily.

Chu Ji flashed a mischievous smile, "Didn’t you tell me you didn’t taste the forbidden fruit with Miss Su? Tell your aunt, how did you cure her illness?"

"——"

Ye Fan was left speechless.

"Don’t worry, the master is taking care of it. He has already sent someone to handle it. I think there will soon be news," Chu Ji said, slightly guilty as she saw that Ye Fan looked a bit downhearted.

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Ye Fan’s face immediately lit up with excitement.

Seeing his reaction, Chu Ji felt a faint pain in her heart for no apparent reason. She also felt a bit of pity, pity for deceiving Ye Fan.

But reason told her that it was not yet the best time for Ye Fan to recognize Ye Wenhao—rashly letting Ye Fan know the truth might not only fail to resolve his inner turmoil, but could also worsen it. In that case, it would be a case of stealing chickens only to end up losing the rice.

With this understanding, Chu Ji felt a bit more at ease and revealed, "I called you here today because I want you to join me for a meal with someone."

"Have dinner with someone? The two of us?" Ye Fan asked, puzzled.

"We will accompany Ye Wenhao for dinner," Chu Ji said with a bitter smile. "Su Hongyuan changed his mind last night, not because I coerced or bribed him, but because Ye Wenhao stepped in."

"Um..."

Ye Fan only knew that Chu Ji’s plan was to make Su Hongyuan change his mind at the last minute and then provoke Lin Ao Feng, using the principle of legitimate defense to kill Lin Ao Feng. He did not know the specific details, and now hearing Chu Ji say this, he could not help but be stunned.

"I heard from outsiders that you have a close relationship with Ye Wenhao, you aren’t his lover, are you?" After snapping out of his daze, Ye Fan, remembering the conversation he overheard at the Su Family mansion, could not help but ask.

"Lover your big head ghost!"

Chu Ji glared at Ye Fan full of anger and explained, "I do have a good relationship with him, but it’s not as lascivious as the rumors suggest. The reason he stepped in this time is partly for himself and also as a favor to me."

"What do you mean?"

"You must have heard, Ye Wenhao strictly forbids any evil spirits in the territories he governs. Lin Ao Feng, being the Nanqinghong Crown Prince and continuously causing trouble with martial artists, has violated Ye Wenhao’s taboo," Chu Ji said, lying smoothly and without a heartbeat.

"Moreover, the engagement between Lin Ao Feng and Miss Su is an attempt to secretly control the Su Family, using them to disrupt Ye Wenhao’s governance in Jiangnan, delivering a gift to Ye Wenhao’s political rivals. In such a situation, Ye Wenhao naturally had to do something," she continued.

"I see."

Ye Fan did not doubt Chu Ji’s words and sincerely said, "You did the right thing. Even though he did it largely for himself, he still helped me, and I should be grateful to him."

As Ye Fan’s words echoed in her ears, and looking at his sincere expression, Chu Ji thought of Ye Wenhao who would appear soon and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly at the irony of fate—it was a father and son meeting but as strangers!

Even Chu Ji had such a sentiment, let alone the person involved, Ye Wenhao?

As Chu Ji was reflecting, Ye Wenhao drove into Azure Dragon Villa.

Perhaps to avoid unnecessary trouble and public attention, he did not drive the high-capacity Audi A6L with a government license plate, but a nondescript Passat instead.

The setting sun shone through the car window, making it clear to see that Ye Wenhao, usually unflappable, was unusually showing a hint of nervousness.

This scene, if seen by the heavyweights within the system, would probably shock them!

Because, in the past years, whether it was Ye Wenhao meeting those at the pinnacle of power during family New Year gatherings, or the few times he met with the Supreme Strongman from the Yanhuang Organization, he had never been nervous.

Not even once!

But now, he was not only nervous, but because of that uncontrollable nervousness, he unconsciously slowed down his driving speed, and even his hands holding the steering wheel were slightly trembling!

All this, just because he was afraid.

He was afraid that Ye Fan would not recognize him.

He was even more afraid that Ye Fan would hate him!

Would he?

Ye Wenhao silently questioned himself. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)