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Chapter 353 - 314: Outsmarting Oneself

Chapter 353: Chapter 314: Outsmarting Oneself

Out of curiosity about what Pan Jueming had been doing these past few years, Pan Ying, during their phone conversations over the past two months, had asked Pan Jueming. She learned that he had met a benefactor in his life and was currently helping the benefactor with his affairs.

At that time, to make his younger sister feel that he was doing well outside, Pan Jueming had claimed that his benefactor was a very influential person. He said that as long as they served the benefactor well, they would not be bullied in the future, and the impoverished Pan Family could rise again.

Because of her innocence and trust in her older brother, Pan Ying did not doubt Pan Jueming’s words at all.

But... she did not know just how formidable the benefactor her brother spoke of was!

Today, Pan Ying found out that their dinner host that night was the very benefactor Pan Jueming had mentioned, and her heart was filled with anticipation.

She was excited to meet the benefactor her brother had spoken of and see what kind of person he was.

Just now, in her despair, when she heard Ye Fan utter, "Ye Cang, I warn you, that girl is my friend’s sister. If you dare to touch a hair on her head, even if your mom and even Ye Yuanshan protect you, I will still make you pay dearly!" she suddenly realized that the person on the other end of the phone was the benefactor her brother mentioned!

Moreover... a sliver of rational thought told her that her brother’s benefactor was not afraid of Ye Cang or even the entire Ye Family!

This realization brought a glimmer of hope to her otherwise despairing state, prompting her to grab Ye Cang’s phone and ask Ye Fan excitedly.

"Yes, don’t be afraid. With brother here, he won’t dare do anything to you."

Seeing that Pan Ying had guessed it was him right away, and recalling that Pan Ying had just been pleading, Ye Fan deduced that she probably had not been dishonored. He breathed a sigh of relief internally and soothed her gently.

"Gulp!"

Her whole body trembling with excitement, Pan Ying’s Adam’s apple bobbed as she tried to say something but felt as if something was stuck in her chest. Unable to speak, she just continued to cry.

"Hey, the fucking audacity!"

At the same time, Ye Cang, having recovered from his shock, initially filled with intense hatred for Ye Fan, became infuriated upon hearing Ye Fan’s arrogant words. His rage seemed fueled by oil, erupting uncontrollably, and he couldn’t help but yell at Pan Ying, "Give me the phone!"

"Give him the phone, I’ll talk to him," Ye Fan said to Pan Ying upon hearing Ye Cang’s voice.

Hearing this, Pan Ying turned around, saw Ye Cang approaching, but no longer felt the fear she had before and just tossed the phone to Ye Cang.

Ye Cang, with a face full of anger, snatched up the phone and coldly said, "Ye Fan, I warn you, don’t meddle in other people’s business!"

"I said, that’s my friend’s sister," Ye Fan retorted coldly.

"Your friend’s sister? Isn’t that fucking convenient?"

Although Ye Cang was aware that Ye Fan was involved with the Underworld, he did not know that Pan Jueming was Ye Fan’s spokesperson in the Underworld. Consequently, he subjectively assumed that Ye Fan’s phone call at this time was mostly because he had somehow learned of his plan to harm Pan Ying and was deliberately seizing the opportunity to teach him a lesson.

"You can choose not to believe it, but as I said before, don’t you lay a finger on her," Ye Fan warned again, then asked coldly, "I’m on my way there now, where have you taken her?"

"Why the fuck should I tell you?" Ye Cang snapped angrily.

"If you’re unwilling to tell, I don’t mind calling Ye Zhen to ask you," Ye Fan threatened.

"You... you fucking dare?" Ye Cang raged uncontrollably.

"I even dared to humiliate Ye Zhen and your uncles and aunts in the Ye Family Mansion, why wouldn’t I dare to call Ye Zhen?" Ye Fan smirked coldly.

"You... you!!"

Ye Cang seethed with anger recalling Ye Fan’s audacious demeanor from the previous day, yet he was also filled with a growing unease.

This unease, like a pail of ice-cold river water quenching his fury, swiftly occupied his mindset, involuntarily softening his tone as he said, "If you don’t inform my grandfather about this matter, I will tell you the location."

"Agreed."

Ye Fan readily agreed. He was well aware that the most important thing at that moment was to get to Pan Ying and ensure her safety. Dealing with Ye Cang was secondary.

"I’m at Qingshui No.1 Private Club, in the Dynasty Private Room," Ye Cang said, his face grim.

"Remember what I said, don’t touch her!"

Upon learning the location, Ye Fan immediately started the car and gave one final warning.

"Hiss~"

Ye Cang, infuriated, almost threw the expensive phone to the ground as his lip twitched angrily.

"Beep...beep..."

Shortly afterward, before Ye Cang could calm himself, the call ended, and he heard a busy tone.

Ye Cang, looking bad-tempered, put down the phone and glared at Pan Ying, his fierce gaze seeming as though he wanted to devour her alive.

Instinctively startled, Pan Ying, recalling Ye Fan’s reassurances and Ye Cang’s change in demeanor, lost all fear and courageously declared, "Big brother will be here soon!"

Seeing Pan Ying, who had just appeared meek as a lamb, suddenly no longer fearful of him, Ye Cang was so angry that he nearly exploded. He unconsciously took a step forward, wishing he could immediately pin Pan Ying to the ground and ravage her.

But... that thought only flickered briefly!

Ye Fan’s threats echoed like a haunting spell in his ears, making him involuntarily stop in his tracks!

"Hmph!"

Ye Cang’s expression slightly fierce, he scoffed coldly and then strode out of the bedroom.

Seeing this, Pan Ying quietly breathed a sigh of relief, but instead of hastily leaving, she patiently awaited Ye Fan’s arrival.

"Son of a bitch!"

Exiting the bedroom, Ye Cang walked to the couch with a dark expression and, in a fit of rage, picked up an expensive bottle of Lafite and forcefully threw it, only to hear a "smash" as the bottle shattered and wine splashed everywhere.

After smashing the bottle of red wine, some of Ye Cang’s anger subsided.

His reason told him that leaving was the most prudent choice at this time, but as the ’Little Prince’ of Yanjing, he was unwilling to just walk away!

Yes!

He couldn’t accept it!!

Yesterday, he had been slapped by Wenhao in front of Fan, suffering extreme humiliation, while Fan was exalted by the elders of the Ye Family to Mount Tian. The difference between them was like that between clouds and mud.

Today, he had intended to vent his anger on Pan Ying, but Fan intervened unexpectedly, stopping him from taking any reckless action.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the humiliation he suffered these two days was greater than all the humiliations of his past eighteen years combined!

"Right, I can call Brother Ye Long!"

As Ye Cang was agonizing over his situation, he suddenly remembered what Ye Long had said to him last night outside the Ye Family Mansion. His heart surged, "Brother Long is on patrol duty today, and his personal phone is turned on."

No sooner had he thought of it than Ye Cang picked up his phone and dialed Ye Long’s personal number.

"Xiao Cang, what’s up?" The call connected quickly, and Ye Long’s voice came through the receiver.

"Brother Long, that bastard is trying to piss on my head!" Ye Cang said, full of frustration and anger.

"Oh?"

On the other end of the line, Ye Long, who was patrolling not far from Qingshui No.1 Private Club, paused thoughtfully and deliberately slowed his pace. Rolling his eyes, he asked, "What happened?"

"Remember I’ve been chasing a junior high girl recently? She has been refusing to be my girlfriend. I was in a bad mood today, so I had someone forcibly bring her to Qingshui No.1 to let off some steam, but just as I was about to make a move, that bastard suddenly called me!"

Perhaps it was too much to bear alone, or maybe it was because he trusted Ye Long deeply, but Ye Cang did not hide his sordid behavior.

"What did he call you for?" Ye Long asked, maintaining his composure.

"He said that girl is the sister of his friend. If I dare to touch her, he would teach me a lesson and even complain to Grandfather!"

The more Ye Cang spoke, the more infuriated he became. While he hesitated to continue assaulting Pan Ying partly out of fear of Fan, what troubled him more was the fear that Ye Zhen would hear about it and subject him to strict family discipline.

"What’s the girl’s name?" Ye Long asked, barely containing his excitement.

"Pan Ying."

Ye Cang stated truthfully, then speculated bitterly: "Damn it, that bastard has hardly ever been in Yanjing. And Pan Ying is a native Yanjing person; how could he possibly know her? In my view, he’s definitely just looking for an excuse to teach me a lesson!"

Pan Ying?

Could she be the sister of that bastard’s subordinate, Pan Jueming?

Ye Long pondered silently, not responding.

"Brother Long, that bastard is on his way to Qingshui No.1 now. I’m afraid that after he takes Pan Ying away, he will also complain to Grandfather. What should I do?" Ye Cang asked helplessly.

"Xiao Cang, if Grandfather finds out about your actions, you are definitely going to suffer family discipline, and the family discipline is very severe. With your constitution, you won’t die but you’ll lose half your life," Ye Long said, deliberately provoking.

"Gulp!"

Ye Cang had never witnessed the Ye Family suffering family discipline, but he knew well its severity. Hearing Ye Long say this, he was so frightened that his Adam’s apple moved uneasily, and he didn’t dare to speak anymore.

"Xiao Cang, at this point, there is only one way you can avoid family discipline." Sensing Ye Cang’s mood, Ye Long felt the timing was just right and threw out a bait.

Sure enough, Ye Cang asked excitedly, "What... what way?"

"Make that girl voluntarily become your girlfriend," Ye Long stated seriously. "That way, even if that bastard is being a meddlesome dog, you won’t be breaking any family rules!"

"Uh..."

Ye Cang, who had been full of hope, was shocked by Ye Long’s suggestion. His mouth fell open in astonishment, and he said with a bitter face, "Brother Long, I’ve been chasing that chick for three months now, and she has continuously refused. Today, I even had people forcibly bring her to Qingshui No.1, and I almost r~ped her. How could she possibly agree to be my girlfriend voluntarily?"

"I’ll teach you a method," Ye Long continued enticing.

"What method?" Ye Cang’s hope rose again.

"You do this..."

Seeing that Ye Cang was completely hooked, Ye Long stopped beating around the bush and quickly relayed his suggestion.

In the private room, Ye Cang’s eyes brightened as he listened. Finally, he jumped up excitedly from the sofa: "Brother Long, thank you so much!"

"That bastard will probably arrive soon. You better go and do it now, or it’ll be too late," Ye Long’s eyes gleamed maliciously, his expression venomous, "Besides, you don’t need to be afraid of him. I’m heading to Qingshui No.1 now—with me there, he definitely won’t dare to touch a finger on you!"

"Got it, Brother Long!" Ye Cang was incomparably excited.

Ye Long wasted no more words and hung up the call.

"Bastard, although I don’t know what makes you so special to the elders, so what?"

Slowly putting away his phone, Ye Long’s expression darkened as he looked in the direction of Qingshui No.1 Private Club and sneered, "As long as you violate the family rules or the law, I can openly deal with you!"

"Dual Cultivation of Magic and Martial Arts? Heh, even if you wear the Black Iron Fist set, I can still beat you like a dog!"

After sneering, Ye Long sprang up, disappearing into the night like a ghost.

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