Chapter 1745: I will certainly do everything in my power!

Seeing Hong Wu teasing Chen Zekai, Ye Chen couldn't help but smile. Recalling Gu Yanzhong's advice regarding the Wanlong Palace, he spoke his mind: "Hong Wu, you also need to set aside some time to focus on self-improvement. As for those matters in the underworld, I think you should stop managing them yourself. Delegate them entirely to your Four Heavenly Kings and let them take full responsibility."

Hong Wu agreed without the slightest hesitation, saying, "Master Ye, I will do exactly as you say. I will hold a meeting with them when I return and hand all those matters over to them."

After saying this, Hong Wu asked with some embarrassment: "By the way, Master Ye... once I hand everything over, what will I do in the future?"

The reason Ye Chen kept Hong Wu by his side was precisely because of this loyalty Hong Wu had toward him.

Even without knowing what he would be doing next or what he was capable of doing, he agreed to Ye Chen's request first; this showed much more sincerity than the average person.

If it were anyone else in the same situation, the other party would likely ask clearly what they were expected to do next, then weigh the pros and cons before finally making a decision.

But Hong Wu was truly and genuinely obedient to every command.

Whatever he was told to do, he did; as for the rest, he would do it first and talk later.

Thus, Ye Chen said to Hong Wu earnestly: "Next, I plan to have the Ye family increase their investment in Jin Ling and build Jin Ling into the Ye family's second headquarters. By then, many large projects will surely be launched in Jin Ling one after another. When the time comes, I will find a position for you. I guarantee you will earn more than before, and you will earn it much more cleanly!"

Upon hearing this, Hong Wu was immediately filled with gratitude and said: "Master Ye... thank you for your guidance! Hong Wu is endlessly grateful!"

Ye Chen waved his hand and instructed: "There is no need to keep words of gratitude on your lips; just do your work well."

"Yes! Master Ye!"

Ye Chen looked at Chen Zekai again. Seeing that Chen Zekai showed no sign of displeasure or jealousy after hearing the promise he had given Hong Wu, he felt even more approval for Chen Zekai's character.

Therefore, he said to Chen Zekai: "Old Chen, in the future, the Ye family's business here in Jin Ling will generally be handed over to you to manage. You must also expand your team well. The investments that will land in Jin Ling in the future may be calculated in the hundreds of billions. With such a large plate, you must be able to keep it under control."

Chen Zekai nodded very calmly and said: "Master Ye, rest assured, I will expand the scale of the team and improve the team's standards as soon as possible."

Ye Chen nodded slightly, then turned to Gu Qiuyi and said: "Nannan, you can just send me to this point. When you go back, give my regards to Uncle Gu and Auntie Lin. I will visit them at home next time I come to Jingcheng."

Gu Qiuyi said with a face full of reluctance: "Brother Ye Chen, why don't you board the plane first? I will leave after I watch your plane take off."

Ye Chen laughed: "We might see each other again in a few days. Don't make it seem like a life-and-death parting. I will feel more at ease watching you drive away with my own eyes."

Gu Qiuyi nodded gently: "Alright then, Brother Ye Chen, I wish you a smooth journey. Let me know when you arrive."

"Alright." Ye Chen smiled slightly: "Go back quickly."

Only then did Gu Qiuyi leave with lingering reluctance.

If it weren't for Hong Wu and Chen Zekai being here, she would have had to be clingy with Ye Chen for a while, kissing and hugging him before letting him go back.

Ye Chen watched Gu Qiuyi drive out of the hangar, then turned around and came to the boarding stairs. Du Haiqing stood on the spot with both hands on her suitcase, looking at Ye Chen with a smile, and laughed: "Would it be a bother to you if I hitch a ride back to Jin Ling?"

Ye Chen hurriedly said: "How could it be, Auntie Du? Come, let me carry your luggage."

As he spoke, Ye Chen had already taken the suitcase from her hand, then made a gesture of invitation to Du Haiqing and said respectfully: "Auntie Du, please go first."

Du Haiqing wanted to decline, but seeing Ye Chen's sincere attitude, she couldn't be overly polite, so she said softly: "Thank you!"

Immediately, she boarded the plane first.

Ye Chen followed closely behind with the suitcase, and Hong Wu and Chen Zekai also followed onto the plane.

Returning to Jin Ling this time, there were only these four passengers on the plane. After the flight crew asked Ye Chen if they could take off immediately and received an affirmative reply, they closed the cabin door.

Ye Chen invited Du Haiqing to sit on the sofa in the business jet's reception area, while Hong Wu and Chen Zekai sat on the seats to the side.

As the plane slowly pushed back, Ye Chen said to Du Haiqing: "Auntie Du, the two people beside me are both my friends. The older one is called Hong Wu, and the younger one is called Chen Zekai. They both have strong connections and relationships in Jin Ling. If you need any help in Jin Ling, you can contact them directly. Of course, you can also contact me directly, just don't let my wife know."

Hong Wu hurriedly said: "Ms. Du, I am Hong Wu. If you have any needs in Jin Ling in the future, just say the word!"

Chen Zekai also hurriedly said: "Ms. Du, I am Chen Zekai. If you have any matters in Jin Ling in the future, just give your orders."

Du Haiqing nodded gratefully and said: "Thank you all!"

After saying this, she looked at Ye Chen with great curiosity and asked: "Are you not planning to reveal your identity to Churan when you go back this time?"

Because of the renovation of the old house where Ye Chen's parents lived, Du Haiqing became Xiao Churan's client, and she knew that Xiao Churan knew nothing about Ye Chen's true identity.

Hearing Du Haiqing ask about his wife Xiao Churan, Ye Chen said awkwardly: "I haven't thought about where to start. After all, she knows nothing about these things. If I really want to reveal my identity, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to explain it clearly even in three days and three nights."

In fact, what Ye Chen was thinking about in his heart was a sentence Xiao Churan had said unintentionally.

At that time, she said jokingly that if he were really the young master of some top family, she would divorce him immediately.

Ye Chen knew Xiao Churan's personality. Although she said it as a joke, she would usually do what she said. Don't look at her soft temperament; she was very stubborn at heart.

Ye Chen had been married to her for four years and knew her personality very well.

Furthermore, revealing these things to Xiao Churan now would only add to the trouble. He had just taken over the Ye family and still had many things to sort out slowly. The Wanlong Palace was also in urgent need of transformation. At this time, he couldn't afford to have a fire in his own backyard.

Du Haiqing smiled slightly and said: "Sometimes, lies grow more and more as you drag them out. If you had told Churan your identity at the very beginning, it shouldn't have been too difficult for her to accept."

Ye Chen nodded and sighed: "Before the Ye family found me, I hadn't revealed my background to anyone. After the Ye family found me, I felt that the truth about my parents' death had yet to come to light, and I didn't know how many dangers were hidden in the dark, so I kept it from her."

Speaking of this, Ye Chen added: "Actually, I don't know who harmed my father and mother back then, and I don't know if I will be able to find their killer in this lifetime, let alone whether I am their opponent. So, if I can keep it from Churan and not let her know, I think it's actually more relaxing."

Hearing Ye Chen mention his parents, Du Haiqing's expression couldn't help but dim. She was silent for a long time before saying: "Ye Chen, you must try your best to avenge your parents! If there is anything I can do, tell me, and I will certainly do everything in my power!"