Chapter 424: Undercurrents Stirring
Along the way, Ye Chen took a close look at the villa.
The villa was spacious but sparsely furnished, which made it look rather rudimentary.
At this moment, three men were seated in the living room of the villa, each exuding a fierce aura and possessing an agile figure, especially the middle-aged man sitting in the center, whose very presence radiated authority.
"Mr. Li, you've finally arrived; we've been waiting for you for a long time."
The middle-aged man spoke slowly, his eyes slightly narrowed, and a sharp essence diffused from him, discouraging others from approaching carelessly.
This man was named Wang Zhen, the chairman of Yuantong Group.
"I apologize, Boss Wang. There was a traffic jam on the way, so I arrived a bit later than expected," Li Yi'an said apologetically.
Ye Chen also noticed the man seated next to Wang Zhen. He was muscular and built like a tower.
At this moment, his eyes were locked firmly on Ye Chen, with intense combativeness flashing in his gaze, reminiscent of a fierce beast choosing its prey.
"This man has such a strong aura of murder about him," Ye Chen thought to himself in shock.
Despite his calm appearance, this man was filled with an overwhelming intent to kill, clearly having gone through numerous battles to reach such a state.
Wang Zhen shook his head and said, "There's no hurry; I have plenty of time."
Upon hearing this, Li Yi'an quickly said, "Boss Wang, let's get down to business."
"I would like Ye Chen to teach someone a lesson for me. I wonder if you would agree."
"Who is it? I'll give them a lesson for you."
Ye Chen shrugged casually and made a nonchalant comment.
"It's a young man, a big shot from Jiangnan Province called Chen Wenlong!" Li Yi'an said gravely.
Hearing this, Ye Chen fell silent, sensing that the situation might not be as simple as it seemed.
"What's the matter? Are you encountering any difficulty?" Li Yi'an couldn't help asking upon seeing this.
"Nothing much, I'm just not very clear about the other party's background," Ye Chen replied.
Li Yi'an sighed and said, "Chen Wenlong has a profound background. It's said that he's from the Beijing Chen Family, and not only does he control the underground forces in Jiangnan Province, but he is also involved in real estate, entertainment, and other industries."
"Moreover, Chen Wenlong is acquainted with many figures in the Martial Arts World, and I've even heard that he has become sworn brothers with a boxing expert!"
After saying this, Li Yi'an's eyes blazed as he looked at Ye Chen.
He hoped Ye Chen would agree, as this was the only way to resolve the trouble.
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's expression shifted slightly. He initially thought the other party was just an ordinary businessman, but it seemed the other party's background might not be that simple.
"Mr. Li, if I may be so bold to ask, is the boxer you mentioned surnamed Yang?" Ye Chen inquired tentatively.
"Eh, you actually know about this?" Li Yi'an asked with surprise.
"Heh, it's just a guess."
"How did you guess?" Li Yi'an asked, intrigued.
"When I was in Jiangzhou, I once met that expert, and I even saved his life."
"So that's it, it seems my guess wasn't wrong."
Li Yi'an realized what was happening, then continued, "Mr. Ye, I hope you can take action and teach Chen Wenlong a lesson. He's gone too far, and I must get back at him for this!"
Ye Chen nodded, "Mr. Li, don't worry, leave this matter to me, and I will give you a satisfactory response."
"Great, I'll wait for your news," Li Yi'an said, full of anticipation.
After a few more words between them, they parted ways.
Once Li Yi'an had left, Ye Chen turned and went inside the house, sitting down on a sofa.
"Li Yi'an said Chen Wenlong has a deep background; well then, I must meet him indeed!" A cold smirk appeared on the corner of Ye Chen's mouth as he picked up the phone and called Li Fu to inquire about Chen Wenlong's information.
The call was quickly answered, and Li Fu was slightly surprised: "Ye Chen, how come you have time to give me a call?"
"Li Lao, I'm preparing to investigate someone, could you help me check on Chen Wenlong's information?" Ye Chen asked indifferently.
"Looking into Chen Wenlong?" Li Fu wondered: "Why did you think of investigating him?"
"This person has offended me, so I'm preparing to sort him out!"
"Oh? Is that so?" Li Fu laughed: "You're not thinking of stepping on Chen Wenlong beneath your feet, are you?"
"That's right!" Ye Chen confirmed: "Chen Wenlong acts recklessly relying on his money and power; I have long found him intolerable."
"Good! I'll take care of this for you!" Li Fu agreed without hesitation.
After hanging up the phone, a cold arc formed on the corner of Ye Chen's mouth.
No matter what identity or background the other party had, if they messed with him, they would be punished!
And it would be best if they were dead!
...
The next day, the sun shone brightly, the weather was clear, and the sky was cloudless.
At a luxury hotel in Coastal City, extravagance was at its peak.
Various luxury cars were parked in front of the hotel, showcasing its exceptionality.
Ye Chen got out of the taxi and walked into the hotel on the red carpet, reporting his name at the front desk.
Soon, Ye Chen was led by the staff to the presidential suite at the top floor of the hotel.
Upon pushing the door open, he was greeted with a splendidly ornate round table, covered with a pure white tablecloth, a candle burning with a flame, casting a soft light, and various exquisite dishes laid out on the table.
Around the round table sat four or five impeccably dressed young men and women; the men were handsome and dashing, the women beautiful and enchanting, all of them like a landscape painting come to life.
Ye Chen glanced around and did not see Li Yi'an, so he headed straight for the round table.
However, at that moment, a sarcastic voice rang throughout the hall:
"Yo, if it isn't Young Master Ye coming in person? This is indeed a rarity!"
Ye Chen frowned and looked over, only to see a young man in Armani holding a glass of champagne, looking at him with a smirk that was not quite a smile, his expression full of amusement.
This young man was named Liu Kai, the young master of a company; he was acquainted with Li Yi'an, and the reason he had invited Li Yi'an to dinner tonight was for the plot of land that he held.
"Ye Chen, why have you only just arrived?"
At this moment, a pretty girl in her mid-twenties stood up, her voice petulant.
Ye Chen glanced at the girl, knowing that she was one of Li Yi'an's subordinates, and then replied indifferently, "I was held up by something, my apologies."
Hearing this, the pretty girl pouted: "You always make excuses, I'm too lazy to bother with you."
After that, the girl sat down and playfully stuck her tongue out at Ye Chen.
Soon after, Li Yi'an arrived with a group of people.
Seeing this, Ye Chen shook his head helplessly, then walked to a seat and sat down, saying indifferently, "Mr. Li, shall we set off now?"
"Alright," Li Yi'an nodded: "Let's go."
Ye Chen and Li Yi'an left the hotel and drove to an estate villa in the suburbs.
"Is this your place?"
Ye Chen followed Li Yi'an into the villa, looking around in surprise.
"Yes, this is my villa," Li Yi'an explained with a smile.
Ye Chen nodded, then walked into the living room and found many potted plants and flowers inside, the air filled with fragrance.