Chapter 498 The Satisfaction Ye Shenge Gained from Snacks

Chapter 502 Ye Yage Dies with a Flourish

Ye Yage did not expect the police to be so uncooperative. Puzzled by what Asen had taken out earlier, she could only leave in frustration.

Gu Miao quickly followed her, clearly acting as a guardian. Ye Shengyao felt that this man must love Ye Yage very, very much.

A Can gave Asen a look and then left. The young man on the ground was finally lifted away with the help of the crowd.

"Do we not need to go?"

"No need. A Can will come find us later. Madam, what else would you like to eat?"

Ye Shengyao patted her stomach; she was too full.

"I'm not eating anymore. Let's go look for shopfronts. I think Cheng Hai City's economic situation is quite good. We'll probably need to find a few connecting units, preferably two-story ones."

The four of them rode bicycles towards the residential area. At this time, most of the houses were self-built, and developed residential communities were rare. Even if there were, it would just be a few five-story buildings considered a family compound.

Ye Mama had no intention of starting construction on the land she had acquired, planning to build it slowly over the next two to three years. Her goal was to have large residential communities in every major city.

"Madam, what are your plans for Ye Yage?"

Asen had always wanted to ask but was afraid of upsetting Madam. However, keeping it in was uncomfortable, and if there were any plans, they should be acted upon soon.

"First, let's find out who she's relying on in Cheng Hai City to be so arrogant. As for anything else, it's not necessary. Perhaps she's planning to deal with me. It would be best if she could crush me under her heel. Tsk tsk tsk!"

Asen glanced at Wei Jiu, who immediately turned his bike around and left.

"Overestimating herself! It would be a pity for that man named Gu Miao if Ye Yage has truly found someone else."

Ye Shengyao was surprised by Asen's comment, as she hadn't noticed much sympathy from them before.

"Sympathizing with Gu Miao?"

"Not exactly sympathizing, but when Gu Miao and A Can were fighting, I noticed he used techniques only mercenaries would use. And his leg was clearly injured, suggesting he's a retired mercenary.

Life has improved significantly now, yet his shoes even show his toes. Especially the woman who came to see him; she would at least wear her best clothes and shoes to save face, which shows how difficult her life is.

And he said the child misses his mother. A woman who abandoned her husband and child shouldn't be allowed to harm a former hero again."

Ye Shengyao nodded in agreement. Gu Miao had bad luck meeting Ye Yage, but didn't he know what kind of person Ye Yage was?

Instead of begging for a woman whose heart wasn't with them, it would be better to focus on how to live well with the child and make up for the child's lack of love. These things are far more important than finding a woman.

"If Gu Miao were more rational, he should go back and live a good life. Continuing like this will only harm him and the child."

Asen sighed and shook his head, casting aside his rare sentimentality.

"He's just a disappointing fellow, shaming men."

Men's honor! Ye Shengyao glanced at Asen and Wei Liu, who nodded in agreement. No wonder they were still bachelors; they deserved it!

The three of them sat in the lobby of the police station. The police officer from earlier was likely gone to consult his superiors.

Meanwhile, Ye Yage was persistently telling Gu Miao to leave. Not only was it none of his business, but if that person saw Gu Miao later, she would be finished.

"What can you help me with here? Please, hurry up and leave."

"When are you coming home with me? The child misses you dearly."

Gu Miao's face was calm, as if this was something he had to do.

Ye Yage's face contorted, and the thought of going home seemed to remind her of something disgusting. Regarding the child, she felt a rare pang of guilt, but it was quickly dismissed.

"Gu Miao, don't forget that we were never married. Even if I had a child, you forced me. So, that place and the child are my disgrace. I shouldn't have been there, right!"

Upon hearing the word "disgrace," especially when applied to the child, Gu Miao's eyes immediately clouded over with dark mist.

"Disgrace! So, all these years of my efforts have resulted in disgrace!"

Ye Yage shifted uncomfortably to the side. She knew too well how Gu Miao had treated her over the years. During the hardest times, he had risked his life traveling everywhere daily to ensure she had enough to eat, doing many things he didn't want to do.

But she shouldn't have been with Gu Miao. She remembered his efforts, but they could not affect her future good life. She had suffered too much hardship and wanted to die with a flourish.

"Gu Miao, what happened between us was a mistake. I thank you for your efforts over the years. Take this money, and I'll send money home later. You take care of the child, and this will be my only compensation."

As she spoke, Ye Yage took out five stacks of money from her bag. This money was given to her by that man just now, and she had intended to deposit it in the bank.

Gu Miao looked at the five thousand yuan in his hand and gave a sarcastic laugh, throwing the money back at Ye Yage.

"Oh, you're such a fool. Just take the money. You can even use this money to remarry."

A Can, who had been watching the commotion, quickly ran over, picked up the money, and stuffed it into Gu Miao's arms.

"I don't need you to manage it."

A Can was not angry at all. He even put his arm around Gu Miao and led him outside.

"Brother, don't be foolish. Can't you see that woman doesn't want you or the child anymore? You have to think about the child. How much can five thousand yuan buy for the child?

If you continue to pester her, you'll only bring suffering to yourself and the child. Can a former mercenary like you not raise a child well? Why do you have to cling to a woman who doesn't care about you?

Also, a real man would live with pride and show her that you and your child can live a hundred times better than her."

Gu Miao looked at the money in his hand and gave a cold laugh. He glanced back at Ye Yage and then walked away.

"I'll earn the money myself!"

A Can watched the man leave with the money in his hand and returned to the lobby with a smile, throwing the money back at Ye Yage.

Soon, a middle-aged man came out and extended his hand to A Can first.

"Comrade, you've been wronged. Our Madam was frightened. Do you require compensation, or would you like to go for a medical check-up? These will all be compensated by the person responsible."

"On what grounds? I wasn't even touched by Ye Shengyao. Why should I compensate her? Don't tell me you don't know who I am!"

Ye Yage exploded when she heard the man's words and pointed at him, scolding him. This made the man's face darken, but he still forced a smile at A Can.

"Compensation is necessary. Ask her for one thousand yuan. After all, our Madam's hospital visit would cost about that much."

"Alright, alright. Our Madam has suffered an unwarranted calamity. I'll get the money right away. Please wait, Comrade."

A Can looked at the still arrogant Ye Yage and smiled mischievously, pulling the middle-aged man aside.

"Don't reveal Madam's identity to her."

"Uh, okay, okay."

The middle-aged man rubbed his face and turned to walk towards Ye Yage, thinking he was about to kick a steel plate.

"Hey, you're not really going to make me pay him, are you?"

"If you don't want to settle the trouble you've caused with money, do you want to stay here for a few days? Also, there's someone lying in the hospital, and their family will be here soon. You'll have to pay then."

"You, you're deliberately playing dumb with me! Do you want me to make a phone call? Then you'll be facing more than just my threats."

Ye Yage proudly mentioned that person, something that even in the Ye family had never brought her such honor and convenience.

The middle-aged man's body stiffened, but seeing A Can nod at him, he gained immense courage. He would go all out!

"Whoever makes a mistake must be punished. You should be grateful that others are not pursuing your responsibility, and it's just a matter of compensation. If you continue to be stubborn, I will detain you now to let you cool your head."

Ye Yage looked at A Can and then at the middle-aged man, suddenly seeming to understand something. She pulled the man aside as well.

"Who is he? Why are you so afraid of him?"

"Afraid of him? He's just a normal person. I'm just handling this impartially. You'd best try to resolve it with minimal fuss."

"Really no special identity?"

"I don't know, anyway."

The middle-aged man just wanted to get rid of these two big shots; he couldn't afford to offend them.

Seeing that the other party was unyielding, Ye Yage knew she had to hand over the money. But she wanted it back in a way that suited her.

Ye Yage took out another stack of money she had just put away and threw it at A Can.

"Watch carefully. One thousand yuan. Count it properly. I never thought Ye Shengyao would care about even a thousand yuan now. Is she still the pampered daughter who is doted on by the Ye and Bai families? Hahaha!"

A Can weighed the stack of money in his hand. A thousand yuan wouldn't even be considered by him as a bodyguard. The status Madam stood at was truly unimaginable for ordinary people.

"Which slut broke my son's leg? Let her come out so I can rip her apart."

"Come out! Where is she!"

More than a dozen women arrived in the courtyard in a mighty procession. The leader's face was red and swollen from crying, but her aura was incredibly powerful. A Can looked at the money in his hand and smiled wickedly.

A Can quickly walked out of the lobby and towards the women. When he stood opposite them, he began counting the money, exclaiming as he did so.

"Oh my, I never imagined that just seeing someone break their leg out of fright would earn me a thousand yuan in compensation. That woman is indeed rich. I wonder if the young man with the broken leg will get tens of thousands in compensation."

A Can's volume ensured that all the women heard him, and Ye Yage and the middle-aged man standing at the lobby entrance also heard him clearly.

"Damn it, she's still causing trouble for me as she leaves."

Ye Yage's anger and the sight of the suddenly invigorated women made the middle-aged man take a few steps back, anticipating the impending riot.

"Hey, don't run! I haven't finished dealing with my business yet."

"I'll send people down to handle it immediately. I have other matters to attend to."

As Ye Yage turned to leave, someone grabbed her collar.

"Did you harm my son?"

"You little slut, my son doesn't even know you, yet you harmed him! He's the only boy in our entire family. Harming him is like taking my life."

"Beat her up first."

"Mom, let me."

"Mom, you go aside. The seven of us sisters will cripple her today."

"Slap, slap, slap."

"Ah! Help! Someone, come quickly!"

...

In a conference hall in Cheng Hai City, Zi Yisheng listened to the discussions from both sides with a calm demeanor. Coming here, he realized how many foreign trade opportunities Cheng Hai City had missed, and what a huge mistake that would be.

At this moment, Ouyang quietly walked in and whispered something into Zi Yisheng's ear. Zi Yisheng looked at the man sitting second from the left with his usual calm expression.

At the same time, the man was receiving news from his secretary, and his face immediately darkened. As he tried to control himself, he met Zi Yisheng's gaze.

The other party thought Zi Yisheng had discovered he wasn't paying attention to the meeting and quickly gestured for the secretary to leave, offering Zi Yisheng an apologetic smile.

Zi Yisheng raised his hand, and Ouyang followed suit and left.

"Phew... Secretary Ouyang, did the leader just glare at me?"

Ouyang patted the young secretary's shoulder and smiled before leaving. This brief interaction had terrified the young secretary.

Ye Shengyao had spent the entire morning exploring most of the bustling areas of Cheng Hai City. The properties she fancied were not for sale, and for those with connecting shops, she had to negotiate with several landlords to get results.

"Madam, it's time for you to eat. You've been cycling for so long, don't get too tired."

Asen's words were like an alarm clock, and Ye Shengyao's stomach immediately rumbled.

"Alright, let's see if there's any restaurant nearby."

They weren't in the busiest part of town, but the houses looked well-built. Scanning the street, there was only one lone restaurant.

The group of five went directly over. Upon entering, they found no customers inside, even though it was lunchtime.

"Oh, comrades, please come in quickly."

The proprietress's enthusiasm made it awkward for those who wanted to leave to do so directly.

"We specialize in stir-fries and fried noodles. Everyone who has tasted them says they're delicious."

Ye Shengyao took the menu and ordered six dishes and five servings of fried noodles.

After noting down the order, the proprietress put on her apron and rushed into the kitchen.

"If it's not good, Madam, just eat less. We can find another place later."

Ye Shengyao thought of the thousand yuan A Can had given her, took it out, and handed it back to A Can.

"Let's use this money as our meal expenses for going out. I'll cover any excess."

"Heh heh, then I won't be polite and will be the housekeeper."

A Can put the money directly into his pocket and patted it.

"I really need a secretary. How about it, A Can?"

"No, Madam, please spare me. I can protect you, but asking me to look at documents would be too difficult. I'm just a rough guy."

A Can's flustered refusal made everyone laugh.

Ye Shengyao looked at the restaurant building. It was a two-story structure, totaling about five hundred square meters.

Thinking of the possibilities, Ye Shengyao stood up and walked outside. She hadn't paid much attention to the surroundings of the restaurant earlier.

"These connecting shops have the same layout. As for the other ones, they're not open yet, so I don't know what their situation is."

"Asen, look, if we can acquire these six connecting shops, it can be the largest flagship store of Yu Fang Hua in Cheng Hai City."

"It's a pity there are gaps between them. Even if we buy them, we'll have to rebuild."

In reality, most shops were old houses built by their owners, and planned urban developments were still few.

"If we can buy them, we'll tear them down and rebuild. My Yu Fang Hua must be an insurmountable presence within ten years."