Ye Longlin was currently looking at a new house with Zhang Xiao leading the way.
He actually found the island villa troublesome.
“Mr. Ye, this unit has a usable area of 380 square meters and is a true river-view property.”
“The living room, master bedroom, and bathroom all offer a clear view of the Longtang River below. The glass used is explosion-proof, privacy, and soundproof glass, so you can rest assured about security. The entire decoration uses a minimalist style with a touch of European flair, which we believe you will like.”
Zhang Xiao was introducing the spacious apartment to Ye Longlin. He had purchased this property just two months ago, and all the furniture had been moved in only a month and a half prior.
“The Gu Group has been absorbed by the Ye family, so I can’t interfere. However, the Wang Group will be entering Xingcheng soon. Take my business card, and their boss will personally receive you.”
Ye Longlin sat on the sofa and pushed a business card forward, speaking lightly.
Since returning, Zhang Xiao was the only one who truly remained by his side. It was appropriate to give him some benefits.
Only with long-term interests could one avoid betrayal, unless someone offered even greater benefits.
Zhang Xiao was overjoyed and treated the business card like a treasure, replacing his own in his card holder.
“Thank you, Mr. Ye!”
“Then, Mr. Ye, please rest. I’ll be leaving now.”
However, just as Ye Longlin took out his laptop, Mu Hanqi’s call came through.
“Officer Ye, what’s going on? Tian Ai is even calling me to find you. Did you and Tian Ai have another argument? Oh, and I saw you returned to the island villa earlier. Why didn’t you take me to see it?”
Mu Hanqi yawned and asked with a light laugh.
Ye Longlin answered the call, resting his feet on the coffee table. “Uncle Lin asked Lin Tian Ai to move in with me, but I didn’t want to, so I moved out. I just went back to the island villa to get something, and found it troublesome, so I asked Zhang Xiao to find me another place.”
Hearing this, Mu Hanqi was speechless. Perhaps only he would consider the island villa troublesome.
Although it wasn’t the absolute top-tier, it was definitely one of a kind.
“Officer Ye, will you invite me to see your new home? I’m curious about what kind of place someone of Officer Ye’s status would live in.”
Ye Longlin, having already filtered her implied meaning, asked, “What is Lin Tian Ai looking for me for?”
“It’s like this: about half an hour after you left, Bai Ze went to find you. He thought you were there, but you weren’t. Bai Ze must have had something to discuss with you. However, I guess Bai Ze is looking for you about General Bai’s health. After all, your medical skills are now circulating in high society.
It’s highly likely that Mayor Zhao’s family revealed it to the Bai family. The Bai family’s current status is quite awkward. Old Master Bai’s health is deteriorating day by day, and none of his descendants have reached the level of the Old Master. Once the Old Master passes away, the Bai family will face some trouble.
Therefore, Bai Ze is likely looking for you regarding the Old Master’s condition. The Old Master is the treasure of the Bai family, and no one wishes for him to die.”
Mu Hanqi explained patiently, also sharing information about the Bai family’s situation.
“Got it.”
Ye Longlin hung up the phone directly.
“This Mu Hanqi is not simple. She knows Xingcheng like the back of her hand and is also one of the eight major families. Yet, many people now think Mu Hanqi is just Lin Tian Ai’s best friend, not realizing the terrifying power of the Mu Group.”
He murmured. With a ding, Mu Hanqi sent a string of numbers, which he promptly dialed.
After Bai Ze returned home, his parents immediately looked at him with hopeful eyes. “How is it? Is Mr. Ye willing to help?”
Bai Ze gave a wry smile. “I didn’t even get to see Mr. Ye. His wife was at home. It seems… Mr. Ye and Lin Tian Ai had a fight, and Lin Tian Ai can’t be reached now. I could only leave a business card.”
Both his parents looked disappointed. They sighed, looking at the Old Master on the bed in a semi-conscious, hazy state.
Bai Wushuang looked out the window forlornly and murmured, “Perhaps this is our fate.”
Bai Wushuang was not a soldier. With 50,000 yuan as initial capital, he quickly accumulated his first fortune and then thrived in the business world, eventually establishing Wushuang Group, which was worth eight billion yuan.
Among the younger generation, only Bai Ze had joined the army.
“Well, isn’t this Young Master Bai? Has your Old Master died yet? If he has, remember to inform us so we can throw a party to celebrate.”
Suddenly, a voice chimed in. Hearing this, Bai Ze turned around instantly, glaring with anger, and roared, “Huo Yize, you’re looking for death!”
Just as he was about to make a move, Bai Wushuang spoke with a grim expression, “Bai Ze, stop.”
A slap had narrowly missed Huo Yize’s face.
Among the four low-key major families in Xingcheng, the Bai family was currently at the bottom, while the Huo family ranked third.
These two families were considered sworn enemies.
Huo Yize sneered, “If you have the guts, then hit me. Go on, hit me. Ptooey! If you don’t have the capability, don’t spew nonsense here. It’ll make people think you’re a coward.”
After speaking, he looked up at Bai Wushuang and chuckled, “Uncle, I came to see if the Old Master is dead. My grandfather said that if Old Master Bai dies, he’ll immediately hire a gong and drum troupe.”
Bai Wushuang’s face turned ugly, but his tone remained calm. “No need for Old Master Huo to trouble himself. Please convey to Old Master Huo that perhaps Old Master Huo will die before my father. When one is old, a myocardial infarction might strike, and they could be gone in an instant.”
“Ring ring ring—”
The phone in Bai Ze’s pocket rang at that moment, displaying a number from the capital.
He frowned slightly and answered the call.
“Hello, this is Bai Ze.”
“Ah, you are Mr. Ye? Okay, okay. Are you coming over now? Alright, please give me a location, and I’ll come to pick you up. Oh, okay, okay, then I’ll wait for you at the entrance. Thank you.”
After hanging up, he immediately became excited. “Dad, Mr. Ye is coming to treat Grandpa now!”
Bai Wushuang’s entire body trembled, and he grinned. “Good, that’s good.”
Huo Yize squinted his eyes. From their conversation, he had picked up something; it seemed they had found a skilled doctor.
They couldn’t let him get better.
“Gentlemen, are you perhaps celebrating a little too early? This is a compound. Do you think he can get in?”
Bai Ze’s eyes narrowed. “What do you mean?”
Huo Yize chuckled. “Nothing in particular.”
As his words fell, several middle-aged men in black suits immediately appeared behind him. These men were robust and clearly not to be trifled with.
“Stop them.”
“As long as I’m here today, they won’t be able to leave this compound!”