Chapter 161: – Ye Wan Seeks Help

Jinghai City,

Jiangnan had just stepped out of the airport when he saw a Porsche 718 parked right in front of him.

The car window lowered, revealing a cool, stunningly beautiful face inside.

"Chief Jiang, you're finally back!"

Jiangnan gave a slight nod, opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.

He didn't make small talk, but went straight to the point and asked:

"How is the Xingchen Plaza Project progressing?"

Yun Yubing started the car, merged into traffic, and replied in an even tone, "Everything is progressing in an orderly manner."

But her expression was hesitant, as if something unspeakable lingered.

Jiangnan keenly caught Yun Yubing's hesitation; his deep eyes narrowed slightly as he asked, "What happened?"

Yun Yubing sighed lightly and said, "Ye Wan of the Ye family has been acting strange lately, always a bit absent‑minded."

Jiangnan's brows furrowed slightly, and in a low voice he asked, "Did something happen to the Ye family?"

Yun Yubing shook her head and said, "No, everything at the Ye family is normal, but I still feel something is off."

Jiangnan fell silent for a moment, a wave of unease rising in his heart.

Ye Wan is his friend; he must ensure Ye Wan's safety,

"Call Ye Wan," Jiangnan said decisively, his tone bearing unquestionable authority.

Yun Yubing nodded, took out her phone, and dialed Ye Wan.

The call was soon answered, and Ye Wan's slightly anxious voice came through the receiver: "Chief Yun, can you save me?"

Jiangnan's heart sank sharply; indeed something had gone wrong!

He forced down his unease and asked in a deep voice, "Where are you? What happened?"

"Mr. Jiang!?"

Ye Wan's voice flickered with a hint of surprise, yet still trembled with sobbing, as if she had been terribly frightened.

"I... I'm..."

"Don't be afraid, take your time," Jiangnan's voice was low and strong, trying to soothe Ye Wan's emotions.

"I'm... I'm at the Ye family... I..." Ye Wan said haltingly, her voice growing fainter until it vanished entirely.

"Ye Wan! Ye Wan!" Yun Yubing shouted anxiously into the phone, but there was no response on the other end.

"The call dropped," Yun Yubing's face turned pale; she turned to Jiangnan, her eyes filled with worry and fear.

Jiangnan's expression darkened ominously; he clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles whitening from the pressure.

"Go to the Ye family!" Jiangnan's voice was icy, as if echoing from the depths of hell.

Yun Yubing dared not delay; she immediately turned the car around and sped toward the direction of the Ye family.

The Porsche 718 raced through the streets of Jinghai City, its engine emitting a low, rumbling roar like an angry beast.

Inside the car, the atmosphere was suffocatingly oppressive.

Yun Yubing gripped the steering wheel tightly, sweat already seeping from her palms.

She knew a storm was about to arrive.

Jiangnan closed his eyes, leaning against the seat; he appeared calm, yet his inner world had already been roiled by raging waves.

Ye Wan's plea for help, and the sudden call drop, both foreshadowed a major upheaval at the Ye family.

And this upheaval could very well be linked to him.

He must rush to the Ye family as soon as possible, uncover the truth, and ensure Ye Wan's safety.

Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

About half an hour later, the Porsche 718 stopped at the gate of the Ye family's villa.

Jiangnan and Yun Yubing got out of the car and hurried toward the villa's main gate.

The guard at the gate saw Jiangnan and immediately saluted respectfully: "Chief Jiang!"

Jiangnan ignored the guard, walking straight into the villa, with Yun Yubing close behind.

Inside the villa, a dead silence reigned, empty of any person.

This starkly contrasted with the Ye family's former bustling atmosphere, making it especially eerie.

Jiangnan's brows furrowed even tighter; he felt a strong sense of danger closing in.

"Ye Wan!" Jiangnan shouted loudly, his voice echoing through the empty villa.

There was no response.

"Ye Wan! Where are you?" Yun Yubing also shouted, her voice trembling slightly.

Still no response.

Jiangnan and Yun Yubing exchanged a glance, each seeing gravity in the other's eyes.

They began to search the villa meticulously, room by room.

However, after combing the entire villa, they found no trace of Ye Wan.

"She isn't here," Yun Yubing's voice sounded a bit desperate.

Jiangnan's expression darkened ominously; he stood in the villa's living room, scanning the surroundings as if pondering something.

Suddenly, his gaze fell on a photograph in the corner of the living room.

It was a portrait of Ye Wan together with the Ye family's patriarch, Ye Tiannan.

In the photo, Ye Wan smiled brightly, while Ye Tiannan wore a kindly expression.

Jiangnan walked over, picked up the photo, and examined it closely.

His eyes gradually sharpened, as if trying to see through the photograph.

"Ye Tiannan..." Jiangnan murmured, his voice carrying a hint of icy killing intent.

"Director Jiang, you mean...?" Yun Yubing seemed to understand something, her face turning even paler.

"Ye Wan's disappearance is likely related to Ye Tiannan." Jiangnan said coldly.

"But... why? Ye Wan is his descendant!" Yun Yubing said incredulously.

"He's just one of many descendants." Jiangnan snorted coldly, "In the face of profit, what is kinship worth?"

Yun Yubing fell silent; she knew Jiangnan was right.

In wealthy aristocratic families, affection is often the cheapest thing.

"What should we do now?" Yun Yubing asked.

"Go find Ye Tiannan." Jiangnan put the photo back in its original place, turned, and walked out.

"But we have no evidence; Ye Tiannan won't admit it." Yun Yubing said.

"Evidence?" Jiangnan's lips curled into a cold smile, "I don't need evidence."

Yun Yubing froze, watching Jiangnan's back, a nameless chill rising in her heart.

She suddenly realized she seemed never to have truly understood this man.

He was like a bottomless black hole, full of mystery and danger.

The two got back in the car, the Porsche 718 roaring as it sped out of the Ye family villa, heading for Ye Tiannan's secluded retreat.

All along the way, Jiangnan remained silent, his eyes icy, as if brewing a storm.

Yun Yubing dared not disturb him, only able to drive silently.

About an hour later, the car stopped outside a forest on the outskirts of Jinghai City.

Jiangnan and Yun Yubing got out of the car and headed straight into the forest.

Not long after, a manor came into view.

Jiangnan and Yun Yubing entered the manor, discovering that a reception desk had been set up specifically here.

Upon seeing Jiangnan, the receptionist immediately stood up and said respectfully, "Mr. Jiang, you've arrived."

Jiangnan ignored the receptionist and walked straight toward the interior.

Yun Yubing followed beside the receptionist, asking softly, "Is Ye Tiannan here?"

"Yes, Patriarch Ye is in the office." the receptionist replied.

Yun Yubing nodded and hurried to keep up with Jiangnan.

Jiangnan reached the study's door, hesitated not, and pushed it open.

Inside the study, Ye Tiannan sat behind the desk, flipping through an ancient book.

Hearing the door open, he lifted his head, seeing Jiangnan, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.

"Mr. Jiang, how did you come here?" Ye Tiannan set down the ancient book in his hands, stood up, and said with a smile.