Chapter 317: This Young Master Is a Gentleman

Bodyguard Liu Wu accompanied Lu Zhou home to get the USB drive.

After they left, Ye Jiaying called Lin Dongfan to report the bounty situation here; at first it was all useless scraps of tips, but Lu Zhou contributed a batch of valuable info.

As long as we can get the USB drive, this ten million won't have been wasted.

From Lu Zhou's account, Zhu Xianhua, who has climbed to the vice station chief position, must have given Sun Fucheng quite a bit of money.

Once Zhu Xianhua is caught, we can finalize the cause of Sun Fucheng's death.

Ye Jiaying, holding her phone, chatted and ended up walking out to the quiet hallway: "Do you want to come over tonight?" She looked forward to it.

But the phone transmitted a heart‑wrenching voice: "Who would run to a hotel this late if they were decent? If you're bored, just watch Calabash Brothers."

"Who watched Calabash Brothers?"

Ye Jiaying explained helplessly: "When I worked at Shang Shi Media, I really was just colleagues with Shang Zong. He was the one who watched Calabash Brothers; I never did."

"Shang Zong is a decent person, I know." Lin Dongfan replied: "You've got it wrong—I meant you could watch Calabash Brothers when you're bored. If one day I ask you to look after my kids for two days, you'll have to tell them stories, so you'd better brush up first. Children are the future of the motherland and must be carefully nurtured."

"Fine, I'll bone up on Calabash Brothers knowledge; you and Chu Lingxi hurry up and have a few more kids."

Ye Jiaying hung up the phone, laughing and crying at the same time.

Thinking about it, it's a pity.

Several nights six years ago, this guy Lin Dongfan worked on a project without a hard hat and even caused her to become pregnant unexpectedly. Unfortunately, after losing contact with Lin Dongfan, she lacked the courage to give birth to the child.

If she had been braver back then, the kid could now be doing soy‑sauce runs, and life wouldn't be so dull.

Ye Jiaying gathered her scattered emotions, about to return to the room storing a hundred million in cash, when a teasing voice came from the elevator doors: "Ms. Ye, you're not messing around."

Looking toward the sound, Zou Feiyun was dressed in a black shirt and trousers, steady yet not lacking in ruthlessness.

Two bodyguards followed behind him.

Ye Jiaying asked: "What are you here for?"

"My father‑in‑law is dead, yet you're spending a hundred million to gather evidence of his corruption—just how much do you hate him? I've come to see what level of deep hatred this is."

In the midst of chatting and laughing, Zou Feiyun had already walked up to Ye Jiaying.

With Ye Jiaying's slender figure and aloof CEO aura, any man would linger for an extra glance, and Zou Feiyun was no exception.

The number of women Zou Feiyun has been with is countless.

Every one of them was beautiful.

But in terms of bearing, none could compare to Ye Jiaying before him—she was like a winter plum blossom bursting through the snow, icy on the outside yet stunning in color.

Zou Feiyun smiled interestingly: "A woman like you, I truly hate to see you die. Do you understand my sincerity in coming to you? I want to give you a chance to turn over a new leaf."

"Such a precious opportunity should be saved for your wife."

Ye Jiaying turned and went into the room, already labeling Zou Feiyun in her mind as a lecherous rogue; even one more glance would count as her loss.

It was precisely this aloof demeanor that made Zou Feiyun even more excited.

In Zou Feiyun's world, women have always been easily obtainable creatures! Any woman who dares to ignore him is an absolute rarity among mankind.

"How about considering turning over a new leaf and joining me?"

Zou Feiyun followed her up.

Just as he reached the door, bodyguard Liu Wei stretched out a hand to block his path, politely reminding him: "Private vault, please keep your distance."

"Bodyguard?"

Zou Feiyun gave Liu Wei a smiling once‑over.

Then he raised his thumb, pointing at the two bodyguards behind him: "I brought two today—two against two—how long do you think you can hold out?"

"Leopard Head!"

Liu Wei called out casually, and immediately a dog's bark sounded behind him.

The retired military dog Leopard Head dashed to Liu Wei's side like a bolt of lightning, barking furiously at Zou Feiyun: "Woof! Woof woof!"

This well‑trained, fierce military presence made Zou Feiyun startle back two steps.

His complexion also looked a bit strained.

Zou Feiyun asked Liu Wei in surprise: "Damn, you're not doing badly—where'd you get this military dog? Did you used to be a soldier?"

"Your eyes aren't bad either—you actually spotted that it's a military dog." Liu Wei warned with a smile: "Are you going to leave on your own, or should my Leopard Head see you out?"

"Brother, you think you're protecting Ye Jiaying? You're actually harming her."

Zou Feiyun glanced into the room.

Inside the room, Ye Jiaying stood with her back to the door, holding a cup of coffee by the window, sipping it while admiring the city nightscape, oblivious to what was happening behind her.

What a composed woman!

Zou Feiyun shouted at Ye Jiaying: "Ms. Ye, although I, Zou Feiyun, am a suave gentleman, I won't allow anyone to sharpen their knives on my head! Life is precious—you can still turn back now."

Ye Jiaying still stood calmly by the window, drinking her coffee.

She ignored Zou Feiyun's threat.

At that moment, bodyguard Liu Wei extended his right arm, flicked out a metallic retractable baton, and with a smile challenged Zou Feiyun: "Sir, still not leaving? Then the three of you can come at me together."

"I have no interest in fighting to the death with a dog."

Zou Feiyun turned and walked away.

From head to toe, every cell exuded an air of superiority.

According to Liu Wei's usual temperament, he would have swung the retractable baton to teach Zou Feiyun how to speak properly, but today he held back and did not strike.

The reason is simple: his duty today is to protect Ye Jiaying's safety.

He's not here to play the hero.

After Zou Feiyun left, Liu Wei turned to Ye Jiaying: "Ms. Ye, the surname Zou belongs to a ruthless man; judging by his appearance he's up to something shady. Should we call Brother Fan and have him send two more bodyguards over?"

"Don't worry." Ye Jiaying confidently analyzed: "Right now I'm the focus of both official and business circles; Zou Feiyun will also have to consider the consequences, so he won't dare lay a hand on me lightly."

"I'm just afraid he'll be cornered and lash out without regard for consequences." Liu Wei worried.

Ye Jiaying turned and set down the coffee cup in her hand, then, lost in thought, analyzed the situation: "I'll be fine; it's that Lu Zhou who came to tip off today—he might become Zou Feiyun's key surveillance target. To prevent the USB drive from being snatched, go meet your brother; tonight you must hand the USB drive over to the task force personnel."

"I'm leaving, and then you won't even have a bodyguard."

"Just leave Leopard Head here."

"Alright then."

Obeying orders is a habit Liu Wei developed in the army camp.

He squatted down, patted Leopard Head's back, and instructed Leopard Head: "Protect Boss Ye well; when I'm not around, all actions should follow Boss Ye's orders."

"Whine~~"

Leopard Head wagged its tail and let out a low whine, clearly having understood Liu Wei's command.

Tonight.

Destined to be anything but a peaceful night.

As Liu Wei went to meet his brother Liu Wu, Lin Dongfan also got into the car with two bodyguards, rushing to Lu Zhou's house.