Chapter 489 - 487: Ye Wenhan Falls into the Trap (First Update)

Half an hour later.

Ye Wenhan received a message from Jun Minghan and left the office with his trusted aide, Zhang He.

He walked into the elevator, only to run into Song Zhizhi inside.

Ye Wenhan glanced at Song Zhizhi.

“Are you leaving, Mr. Ye? I have a document that needs your signature,” asked Song Zhizhi.

“Wait until I return.”

“Are you in a hurry, Mr. Ye? The document is rather urgent.”

“Wait until I return!” Ye Wenhan’s face didn’t look too good, “No matter how urgent it is, it’ll have to wait.”

Song Zhizhi simply watched him.

Ye Wenhan walked straight into the elevator, and Song Zhizhi didn’t step out.

Song Zhizhi pressed the button for her floor.

Zhang He pressed the button for the lobby.

Standing next to Ye Wenhan, Song Zhizhi initiated a conversation, “Did you see the news today, Mr. Ye?”

Ye Wenhan looked very upset.

“It seems I’m not the only one who thinks Chief Qian and Mr. Ye look very similar.”

“What the hell do you want to say?!” Ye Wenhan exploded at Song Zhizhi.

His sudden rage was like probing a sore spot.

“I’m just making small talk,” said Song Zhizhi with a smile. As the elevator arrived, she left, saying, “Mr. Ye, please have your assistant inform me when you return. I’ll come looking for you to sign.”

The elevator doors closed.

Ye Wenhan’s face was unmistakably upset.

Zhang He reminded him from the side, “Song Zhizhi is in cahoots with Ji Baijian. Don’t let her provoke you on purpose. The most important thing for us now is to keep our footing and not panic.”

“Shut up!” Ye Wenhan roared at Zhang He.

He was far from being calm at the moment.

If his father-son relationship with Qian Guanshu really came to light, how could he continue serving as the head of Commercial Management?

The elevator reached the lobby and Ye Wenhan angrily stormed out.

A black car was parked outside Commercial Management.

Ye Wenhan sat in his dedicated car. Accompanying him on the trip were Zhang He and two bodyguards.

The car ahead led the way, with Ye Wenhan’s car trailing behind.

From inside her office, Song Zhizhi looked down at the departing black car through the floor-to-ceiling windows. She picked up the phone and dialed, “Ye Wenhan has left.”

“Okay,” replied Ji Baijian.

“Do you think Jun Minghan can really provoke Ye Wenhan?”

“He can,” Ji Baijian confidently affirmed.

“Hmm,” Song Zhizhi acknowledged.

After hanging up, Song Zhizhi gazed out at Jin City’s skyscrapers with a subtle look in her eyes.

What had attracted her to Yi Wenhan all those years ago? Could such a ruthless man truly harm his own biological father?!

…

Ye Wenhan followed the car to a secluded manor.

His face remained stern throughout.

The mansion’s front door opened, inside it was very quiet with not many people around. The courtyard was designed as a quadrangle, the only difference being a pond filled with water lilies in the center, giving it a particularly fresh and elegant ambiance.

Accompanied by a man in a black suit, Ye Wenhan crossed the corridor over the pond and finally arrived at the main hall.

Jun Minghan sat in the hall as if he had been waiting for a long time.

Ye Wenhan stepped forward, “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Jun.”

“Not at all, please sit down,” Jun Minghan invited.

Ye Wenhan took the seat closest to Jun Minghan.

Jun Minghan ordered someone to make tea.

He said, “Please ask everyone else to leave. I want to speak to you alone.”

Ye Wenhan signaled those around him to leave.

Zhang He was somewhat apprehensive, he whispered into Ye Wenhan’s ear, “Mr. Ye, I fear Jun Minghan might be planning something. I’ll stay by your side.”

Jun Minghan seemed to pick up on Zhang He’s meaning, he chuckled, “After all this time, can’t Mr. Ye stand on his own? Do you still need your father’s assistance, or rather, someone beside your father?”

Ye Wenhan’s face tightened, “You, get out!”

He couldn’t stand being underestimated like this.

Zhang He hesitated a bit.

“Get out!” Ye Wenhan’s face looked even worse.

Left with no choice, Zhang He left along with others, waiting outside.

With everyone else gone, only Ye Wenhan and Jun Minghan were left in the spacious hall.

Jun Minghan cut to the chase, “I met with Chief Qian yesterday. We’ve decided how to break him out.”

“How?” Ye Wenhan was a bit agitated.

“We will fake Chief Qian’s death in prison. We will prepare a substitute corpse, swap them, and cremate him as soon as he is declared dead. This way, no one will be able to tell that the cremated body is not Chief Qian. This will allow us to rescue Chief Qian from jail. However, after this, he won’t be able to show himself in public ever again.”

“As long as he’s alive,” Ye Wenhan declared firmly.

“Indeed, as long as he’s alive. Although…” Jun Minghan hesitated.

Ye Wenhan looked at him, “If Mr. Jun has something to say, just say it.”

“I don’t know if you’ve seen today’s news.”

As soon as the topic of the news came up, Ye Wenhan lost his composure.

Jun Minghan observing Ye Wenhan’s reaction, gave a small laugh, “Mr. Ye, there’s no need to hide. I know about your relationship with Chief Qian.”

Ye Wenhan looked at Jun Minghan in disbelief.

“Chief Qian allowed his son to sit in this position, and my Jun family helped quite a bit. Those from the Corpse Organization who aided you, were all my people.”

Ye Wenhan remained silent.

“In all seriousness. Now that the media has exposed the striking resemblance between you two, I suspect it’s a conspiracy of Ji Baijian’s. As intelligent as he is, he should have guessed that you’re Qian Guanshu’s son.” Jun Minghan clarified.

“I will never pardon Ji Baijian.”

“Mr. Ye, your focus right now should not be on revenge against Ji Baijian, but to decide whether you truly want to rescue your father, considering that he won’t be able to show himself in public afterward.”

“What do you mean!” Ye Wenhan was very worked up, “What are you trying to do?”

“I don’t plan on doing anything.” Jun Minghan replied calmly. “If Chief Qian wants my help to escape from prison, I will help him. If he wishes for me to save his life, I will save him. I’m merely considering this on your behalf.”

“Why should I have to consider anything? I don’t have to consider anything!”

“Mr. Ye, please think this over. As much as you may not want to admit it, Ji Baijian’s capabilities are significant. If he ever found out that Chief Qian is alive, he might insist on a personal identification. By then, you would surely lose more than you gain. Of course, how you proceed is ultimately up to you. After all, Chief Qian is your father, and nobody would willingly harm their own father. I simply wonder if Chief Qian ever spoke a certain phrase to you.”

Ye Wenhan’s brows furrowed.

“A real man is not afraid of poison.” Jun Minghan said word by word.

A sudden shock struck Ye Wenhan’s heart.

“Tonight, I will send someone to replace Qian Guanshu’s men. He requested his trusted aide, Zhang He, to be fully responsible for this. I will also arrange some nimble men on my side to assist. The men I have arranged will fully follow Mr. Ye’s directions.” Jun Minghan said, concise and to the point.

He gave Wenhan a chance.

Now, the ball was in his court.

Ye Wenhan looked at Jun Minghan fiercely.

Jun Minghan laughed, “It is getting late, I suggest you go home and prepare, Mr. Ye.”

Ye Wenhan looked at Jun Minghan coldly, didn’t utter a word, and left.

Watching Ye Wenhan’s departing figure, a cold, mocking smile curled up on Jun Minghan’s lips.

He picked up the phone and dialed, “Mother.”

“Mmm.”

“I have told Ye Wenhan everything that needed to be said. Do you really think Ye Wenhan would plan harm against his own father?”

“Ji Baijian is creating a rift between Ye Wenhan and Qian Guanshu using public opinion, with the aim of making them destroy each other. If Ji Baijian is as cunning as Qian Guanshu claims, then why shouldn’t we believe that he will follow through? Tonight will reveal whether Ji Baijian has the upper hand, or Qian Guanshu!” Leng Wanqing spoke darkly.

“Yes.”

Ye Wenhan left the mansion.

Zhang He asked, “What did Jun Minghan tell you?”

Ye Wenhan’s mind was flooded with a myriad of potential scenarios that might unfold.

“Mr. Ye.” Zhang He called out to him.

Ye Wenhan snapped back to reality.

“What did Jun Minghan tell you?” Zhang He asked, certain.

Ye Wenhan just looked at Zhang He.

Zhang He was Qian Guanshu’s most trusted man, loyal after many years serving him. He only took orders from Qian Guanshu. Now, of all Qian Guanshu’s confidants, all ignored his arrangement except Zhang He.

His father clearly didn’t trust him, preferring to trust an outsider rather than truly pass the power over to him.

His eyes glinted with a bloodthirsty light as he said, “Jun Minghan said he will help Chief Qian with the prisoner exchange tonight.”

“I knew Mr. Qian would manage. He’ll free himself.” Zhang He said, certain.

“You’re the person Chief Qian trusts the most, so this task falls to you. Now we’re off to see him.”

“Yes.”

Ye Wenhan had someone drive him to the detention center to meet with Qian Guanshu.

Ye Wenhan said, “You’ve been informed. It happens tonight.”

“Hmm.” Qian Guanshu nodded, and then turned to Zhang He, “I don’t trust anyone else. You must stay alert at all times, ensuring my safety.”

“Don’t worry Mr. Qian, I know what to do.”

“Let’s not waste any more time.” Qian Guanshu said, cautious.

Even though there were only a few of them in the room, he remained extremely careful.

Ye Wenhan nodded, and left with Zhang He.

On the departing coach, Zhang He said,”Mr. Qian is worried that the Jun family might pull something. I will be there throughout tonight to ensure Mr. Qian’s safety.”

“I’m coming with you tonight.”

“Mr. Ye, it’s too dangerous.” Zhang He quickly said, “Just leave it to me.”

“I don’t trust him completely. What if Jun Minghan tries to pull a fast one? He’s my father, I can’t just look on and do nothing.”

“But… ”

“No buts, I’ve made up my mind. You’re taking me with you tonight.”

Zhang He hesitated for a while, but eventually agreed.

Ye Wenhan’s eyes flickered.

A murderous look flashed in his eyes, then was gone.

Night fell.

The deep night blanketed the city.

Ji Baijian stood in the Sky Garden of his house, watching Jin City’s night view all this time.

He held a cigarette between his fingers, flicking the lighter on and off in his hand, yet he did not actually light the cigarette.

Having showered and dressed in a bathrobe, Song Zhizhi walked over to hold him from behind.

Ji Baijian smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, “Madam, you should get some rest.”

“I can’t sleep either.” Song Zhizhi rested her cheek against his back, feeling his special warmth.

“Do you wish your husband to keep you company, Madam?”

“Ji Baijian, are you also very restless now?” Song Zhizhi asked him outright.

He always kept his troubles to himself.

She could tell when she came home from work today that Ji Baijian was a bit restless.

Obviously, he was also worried about whether everything would go smoothly tonight.

But in front of her, he never voiced his inner anxieties, always bearing the stress alone.

Whether or not Qian Guanshu falls from power is of great importance to Commercial Management.

Once Qian Guanshu falls, Ye Wenhan would be completely vulnerable.

Ji Baijian turned to look at Song Zhizhi, their eyes meeting under the night sky.

Ji Baijian said, “Madam, you truly have a meticulous mind.”

“If it wasn’t for me back then, Ye Taiting, Qian Guanshu, and Ye Wenhan, would have died early.” Song Zhizhi said, a little distressed.

She’d always felt guilty because her decision then had led to so many unpredictable events now.

Ji Baijian tenderly cupped Song Zhizhi’s face, moving in to kiss her.

Song Zhizhi wrapped her arms around his neck in response.

It seemed… they were warming one another, comforting one another.

Under the same night sky.

Ye Wenhan and Zhang He went to their designated location to wait.

With the help of Jun Minghan, Zhang He had sent people disguised as prison guards to carry out a series of actions.

Zhang He, with a serious expression, constantly checked the progress, making sure they had their own people at each step to prevent others from interfering.

Finally.

Qian Guanshu was truly brought out.

Zhang Heey breathed a sigh of relief and said to Ye Wenhan, “Next, we wait for Mr. Qian, then we can make arrangements to leave… Mr. Ye… ”

In an instant Zhang He’s eyes bulged out, he spat out a mouthful of blood, his expression twisted as he looked directly at Ye Wenhan.