Best Young Master
Chapter 207 - 184: 【Reap What You Sow】

Chapter 207: Chapter 184: 【Reap What You Sow】

At 8:50 a.m., Dong hai International Conference Center’s East Sea Hall was packed to the brim. Aside from the vacant seats on the main platform at the front, almost every other seat was taken, as representatives from state-owned, private, and foreign enterprises, officials, and media journalists had taken their places, all waiting for the conference to begin.

Meanwhile, Secretary Guan Yi, accompanied by the political heavyweights of Dong hai, was in the adjacent reception room, engaged in conversation with other bigwigs from the Yangtze River Delta region.

As the central figures of this conference, they would, like in many other meetings, not enter the venue until after the conference had started.

This was a symbol of their status!

"Secretary Guan, Governor Ye has arrived."

While the magnates of other provinces and cities in the Yangtze River Delta region were chatting enthusiastically around Secretary Guan Yi, his secretary entered the reception room, quickly approached Guan Yi, and reported in a hushed tone.

Hm?

Having previously assumed that Governor Ye Wenhao had personally gone to the Yanhuang Organization Office for a rescue, due to Elder Xing Feng’s hasty departure on urgent business there and Governor Ye’s prolonged absence, Secretary Guan Yi was taken aback upon hearing his secretary’s report.

"Gentlemen, Governor Ye has arrived; I will go and welcome him." After a brief moment of surprise, Secretary Guan Yi pondered briefly before informing the others.

As Secretary Guan’s words fell, the previously convivial atmosphere in the reception room instantly quieted down, with faces showing varying degrees of astonishment.

Their surprise was because they had all heard about Governor Ye Wenhao and had thought he wouldn’t be coming, given his no-show until now.

"Secretary Guan, the conference is about to start. I think we should all accompany you to welcome Governor Ye and then proceed to the venue together," said a middle-aged man with glasses who had broken the silence. His surname was Yang Zhao Hui, the second-in-command of Nansu, and the representative of Nansu at the Yangtze River Delta Economic Symposium.

Upon hearing Yang Zhao Hui’s words, the other bigwigs nodded and voiced their agreement.

"All right."

Although aware that many were there to spectate, and mindful that Governor Ye Wenhao’s request for a collective welcome, especially on his own turf, irked him to some extent, Secretary Guan Yi managed not to show his displeasure and instead nodded with a smile.

Seeing Secretary Guan Yi’s agreement, Yang Zhao Hui and the others stood up and followed Secretary Guan out of the reception room.

"Secretary Guan, everything at the venue is ready. When would you and the other leaders like to make an entrance?" Bai Luo approached and asked, shortly after Secretary Guan left the reception room.

"Governor Ye from Jiangnan has arrived; we will welcome him and then enter the venue together," Secretary Guan answered nonchalantly.

Ye Wenhao has come?

Bai Luo was momentarily stunned upon hearing Secretary Guan Yi’s words.

Just like Guan Yi, he hadn’t expected Governor Ye Wenhao to attend the conference at all; he thought he had gone to the Yanhuang Organization’s East Sea Branch to save Ye Fan!

Shortly thereafter, while Bai Luo was still in a daze, Governor Ye Wenhao, accompanied by his secretary and the staff of the conference, slowly emerged from the elevator and came into view of everyone present.

Whoosh!

Upon Governor Ye’s arrival, including Secretary Guan, everyone’s gaze instinctively shifted toward him!

Under the illumination of the lights, they distinctly saw that Governor Ye Wenhao’s face, which had usually exuded a commanding presence without anger, now showed no trace of emotion, like a dried-up well. It was subtly tinged with weariness, and there was even a slight frown on his brow.

Seeing this scene, the crowd could not help but feel bewildered—they felt as if Governor Ye Wenhao had aged several years all at once, his sharpness gone, giving off a feeling of the sun setting over West Mountain.

"Governor Ye."

After a moment of confusion had passed, Guan Yi was the first to step forward, greeting with a smile and extending his right hand.

Seeing this, Ye Wenhao reached out and shook hands with Secretary Guan, saying, "Secretary Guan, I was held up by a matter, I hope I’m not late?"

"Not at all, everyone has been waiting for you, haven’t they?" Guan Yi’s face was full of smiles, but his words seemed flattering and yet carried a hint of sarcasm.

"I apologize, everyone," Ye Wenhao said, as if nothing had happened, apologizing while shaking hands with the other big shots.

Whether it was because they knew of Ye Wenhao’s predicament or sensed the sharpness had vanished entirely from his demeanor, those big shots felt somewhat sighful as they shook hands with Ye Wenhao.

In their view, if Ye Wenhao hadn’t suddenly acknowledged an illegitimate child, how could he have ended up like this?

"Buzz...buzz..."

Just as those big shots were internalizing their lament, the sudden vibration of a mobile phone rang out. The sound came from the document bag held by Ye Wenhao’s secretary.

"Governor Ye, your phone," said the secretary as he took out the phone and handed it to Ye Wenhao.

Ye Wenhao grabbed it, and upon seeing the incoming call was from Elder Xing Feng’s private number, his pupils suddenly contracted!

Moments later, Ye Wenhao ignored the big shots including Guan Yi and, with a gloomy expression amidst their surprised faces, walked aside with the phone and answered, "Elder Xing..."

"It’s Xiao Fan."

On the other end of the line, Ye Fan cut off Ye Wenhao before he could finish speaking, quickly revealing his identity.

Xiao Fan?! Hearing the familiar voice of Ye Fan, Ye Wenhao’s pupils dilated even more, and his typically stoic face was instantly overtaken by surprise!

Clearly, he had never dreamt that Ye Fan would call him using Xing Feng’s phone!

While Ye Wenhao was taken aback by Ye Fan’s call, including Guan Yi, everyone else heard Ye Wenhao say the name Elder Xing.

They also saw the unflappable Ye Wenhao’s complexion drastically change.

They subconsciously assumed that there had been new developments in the Ao Xiang Villa case and that it was bad news for Ye Wenhao!

"You should stay out of the matter with Ao Xiang Villa; I can handle it from here," Ye Fan spoke again while the others were speculating, going straight to the point without beating around the bush.

It must be that Xiao Fan has revealed his true identity to Elder Xing, right? Upon hearing Ye Fan’s words again and realizing that Ye Fan was calling him from Elder Xing Feng’s private phone, it dawned on Ye Wenhao what was happening.

With this realization, Ye Wenhao said nothing more but, with phone in hand, quickly walked a dozen meters to the side.

Seeing this, although Guan Yi and the others were very curious about what Ye Wenhao would discuss with ’Elder Xing’ and what kind of developments had occurred with the case, they could only suppress their curiosity, letting it show on their faces.

"Xiao Fan, tell Miracle Doctor Chu that I can handle things on my end," Ye Wenhao spoke again after making sure that his conversation wouldn’t be overheard by Guan Yi and the others, his expression resolutely determined.

Despite knowing that if Chu Xuanji intervened to rescue Ye Fan, neither those at the pinnacle of power nor ’Yan’ from behind the scenes of the Yanhuang Organization would dare to object, he did not want Chu Xuanji to step in to resolve the issue!

Because he was afraid.

He feared that Ye Fan might misunderstand that he valued his career so much he’d let his son face danger alone and, therefore, would refuse to recognize him as a father!

He would never allow such a situation to happen!

"There’s no need for master to intervene; I can handle it myself." Seeing Ye Wenhao misunderstand, Ye Fan hurriedly explained.

"You handle it yourself?" Ye Wenhao was stunned.

"Yes, I can repair the consciousness of Situ Ruoshui and the President of Dong hai Group, Jin Ye, and restore their awareness to testify for me." Ye Fan continued to explain, "As long as they testify for me, it can prove that I was framed..."

"No, that’s too dangerous!"

Ye Wenhao interrupted Ye Fan’s words with a very resolute tone, "If anything goes wrong while you’re repairing their consciousness, your own consciousness will also be damaged, your Martial Arts Realm might regress, and you might even become a vegetable!"

"Even so, that’s still less of a sacrifice than you giving up your political career to save me."

Although Chu Ji had already told Ye Fan that Ye Wenhao was willing to give up everything to save him, hearing Ye Wenhao say it himself still filled Ye Fan’s heart with emotion, "Besides, I can guarantee that there will be no mistakes while repairing their consciousness!"

"Xiao Fan, as long as you’re safe, it’s worth it even if I have to give up my political career."

Ye Wenhao’s eyes reddened slightly. He did not expect that Ye Fan, in order to save his political life, was actually willing to take such a risk, "Listen to me, don’t take the risk, okay?"

"It’s really not a risk, I can do it."

Upon hearing these words, Ye Fan felt his throat go dry, his nose sour, and his eyes warm. He fought back the tears and said with a trembling voice, "Dad, please believe me."

Dad.

This one word, ’Dad,’ exploded like thunder next to Ye Wenhao’s ear, leaving him stunned.

This one word, ’Dad,’ was like an immobilization spell, causing Ye Wenhao to stand rooted to the spot like a statue, motionless.

Whoosh—

The next moment.

As Ye Fan waited.

Under the watchful eyes of Guan Yi and the others.

Ye Wenhao’s body shuddered violently as if electrocuted, and the phone slipped straight from his hand.

"Uh..."

Seeing this, Guan Yi and the others were stunned.

In their memory, because of his Martial Arts training, Ye Wenhao had an absolutely strong heart, and his willpower and determination far surpassed ordinary people!

However, the scene before them completely overturned their impression of Ye Wenhao!

Was the decision to execute his son from above?

While in shock, the same thought emerged in the minds of Guan Yi and the others.

As the idea surfaced, political magnates like Yang Zhao Hui looked at Ye Wenhao with a mix of sympathy in their eyes.

In their view, not only would Ye Wenhao suffer the loss of his son this time, his career was also going to be affected, like losing both the wife and the soldiers!

Amidst their sympathy, they suddenly noticed that both Bai Luo and Guan Yi had a smile emerging at the corners of their mouths.

That was the unique smile of the victor!

Seeing the smiles on Bai Luo and Guan Yi’s faces, Yang Zhao Hui and the others couldn’t help but inwardly sigh that the Bai Family had played this game beautifully!

Beautiful?

While Yang Zhao Hui and the others were inwardly sighing.

Just as the phone was about to hit the ground.

Ye Wenhao made a move, a current of air formed beneath his feet, like a mini whirlwind, catching the falling phone.

"Dad, I really can do it, I had researched the medical technique to repair consciousness with master three years ago..." on the other end of the phone, Ye Fan, thinking that Ye Wenhao still did not believe him, explained somewhat anxiously.

"Xiao Fan, dad believes you."

This time.

Without waiting for Ye Fan to finish his sentence, Ye Wenhao, who was turned away from Guan Yi and the others, again interrupted Ye Fan’s words, his face brimming with a smile.

That smile was loaded with happiness.

That smile was more radiant than the morning light outside the window!

"Dad, then immediately stop your plans over there, and wait for my news here," relieved that Ye Wenhao believed him, Ye Fan sighed and then said.

"Okay."

Ye Wenhao agreed, smiling broadly, then hung up the phone. Before he could dial Ye Zhen’s number, he saw that Ye Zhen had already called him.

Without delay, Ye Wenhao answered, "Dad."

"I’ve already discussed with your grandfather, and he agrees to rescue, but doesn’t agree to retaliatory action," Ye Zhen paused for a moment, as if considering the right words to convince Ye Wenhao to abandon revenge.

However—

Before Ye Zhen could continue, Ye Wenhao spoke, "Dad, there’s no need."

"Wenhao, don’t be reckless, let me finish!" Ye Zhen, thinking that Ye Wenhao was planning a desperate move, his expression instantly changed, and he urgently yelled.

"Dad, I won’t be reckless."

Ye Wenhao, smiling, turned around and looked at Bai Luo and Guan Yi with a teasing gaze, declaratively saying, "I will just quietly watch, watch my son make certain people reap what they’ve sowed!"

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