CH: 71 The Chen Family Intervenes! Arrange again!

{Chapter: 71 The Chen Family Intervenes! Arrange again!}

The caller on the line was none other than Wang Ergou!

Though Wang Ergou had been detained recently, his crime was considerably less severe than Ye Feng's, and so he had been released without much delay. Besides, Lin Yuan hadn't specifically ordered a harsh punishment for him, which made it easier for him to get out.

"Master, I have to inform you about something urgent! I just heard that Ye Feng will be released soon! Didn't you tell me that Gu Qingshan couldn't get Ye Feng out? Well, I don't know how it happened, but I got news that a big family worked to secure his release!"

"A big family, you say? That's strange. There's no mention of such a family around here. Ye Feng didn't give me any hints either," Wang Ergou reported with a respectful tone, making sure he laid out the details clearly.

"He's going to be released? And it's thanks to the efforts of a big family? Who exactly helped him get out?" Lin Yuan asked, his voice turning more serious as his eyes narrowed in contemplation.

"I overheard that it was someone named Rong Jinshan," Wang Ergou replied cautiously, "But I've never heard of any family named Rong in all of Jiangbei."

Lin Yuan chuckled when he heard the name. It wasn't a surprise to him, but he was more curious about what lay behind this development.

"Rong Jinshan, you say? Well, there's no Rong family in Jiangbei, that much is true. But that doesn't mean he's not backed by someone influential. The Chen family was involved too…" Lin Yuan said, the pieces of the puzzle falling into place as he thought deeper about it.

Lin Yuan's mind went back to the original plot of the novel.

In the story, Ye Feng had leaned heavily on his connections, and his first and most significant ally was Gu Qingshan, the underground kingpin of Xiling District. Gu Qingshan had been the one to help Ye Feng, but even with his assistance, the underworld dealings of the gang were becoming increasingly difficult to cleanse of their ill-gotten gains. Being tied to such activities didn't align with the protagonist's image, so the narrative had to shift.

In the novel, Ye Feng eventually earned the trust of the Yan Family, but Lin Yuan had already sabotaged that path. So, now Ye Feng was leaning on his third support—The Chen family.

Ye Feng had once saved the life of the head of the Chen family, and their bond ran deep, closer than even the brotherhood with Gu Qingshan. The Chen family, an ancient and influential household in Jiangbei, was deeply entrenched in various industries and wielded significant power. In fact, even the Lin family had to admit that their influence was somewhat outmatched by the Chen family.

Though the Chen family had been keeping a low profile lately, their real strength—hidden behind layers of business dealings and political ties—was still enormous. This family had been the key to helping Ye Feng cleanse his criminal activities, strengthening his position in the city.

It was through the Chen family's influence that Ye Feng was able to get away with everything.

Lin Yuan hadn't expected this sudden development. In just a few days, the Chen family had decided to intervene and support Ye Feng. This was clearly a reaction to Lin Yuan's own rise to power. The appearance of this new force in the mix had thrown Lin Yuan off balance for a moment.

Wang Ergou, who didn't know all the intricate details, was left confused by the mention of the Chen family. He had only heard of their name in passing.

"Chen family?" Wang Ergou asked, uncertainty in his voice.

"Don't ask about things you don't need to know," Lin Yuan said coldly.

Snap! Snap! Snap!

Hearing Lin Yuan's tone, Wang Ergou immediately began slapping himself, not holding back. The sound of his hand against his face echoed over the phone.

"Master, forgive me! I was wrong. I never meant to overstep, I just wanted to help you solve this issue. I didn't intend to make a mistake. Please let me punish myself!" Wang Ergou's voice was laced with regret as he hit himself, showing just how dedicated he was to Lin Yuan's cause.

Lin Yuan stayed silent on the other end as the slapping continued, letting Wang Ergou discipline himself. Only after the man had done enough damage to his own face did Lin Yuan decide to intervene.

"Alright, that's enough," Lin Yuan said calmly, ending the self-punishment.

"By the way, how are you coming along with the evidence I asked for on Gu Qingshan?" Lin Yuan changed the subject, his voice returning to its usual measured tone.

Wang Ergou, still catching his breath from the punishment, quickly replied, "Everything's going smoothly, Master. The evidence you gave me is solid, and I've been very careful in my approach. I guarantee nothing has gone wrong."

Lin Yuan felt a sense of reassurance. He had come to trust Wang Ergou's competence in these matters.

"Good. You're doing well. Soon, they may start calling you the underground emperor of Xiling District," Lin Yuan teased lightly.

Wang Ergou, though humble in his response, couldn't suppress the grin that spread across his face at Lin Yuan's words. "I don't dare, Master. I'm just your loyal dog. I'll never be the emperor of anything."

But even as he spoke, his heart swelled with pride. Lin Yuan believed in him. That was enough for him.

The two ended their conversation, and Lin Yuan leaned back in his seat. His finger gently tapped the steering wheel as he lost himself in thought.

His mind churned with plans and strategies. How long would it take to dismantle Gu Qingshan and his gang, the Qingshan Gang? To fully neutralize Ye Feng, Lin Yuan knew he would have to eliminate every ounce of protection surrounding him. There was no need to directly confront Ye Feng at this stage. They were already enemies, and even if their paths hadn't crossed yet, fate had long set them on this collision course.

Lin Yuan had initially planned to wipe out the Qingshan Gang and kill Gu Qingshan within the next few days, so that when Ye Feng was released, the ashes of Gu Qingshan would be waiting for him.

But now, with the Chen family intervening, it seemed Lin Yuan's timeline would need to be adjusted.

"I'll have to think this through more carefully," Lin Yuan muttered to himself as he stared out the car window, his mind racing with calculations.

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