One person: Longhushan security guard, stopped the Ten Elders until they cried!

"Uncle-Master Zhou! This is for you!"

In the small courtyard in front of Zhou Yan's detached villa, Zhang Chulan walked over with a big smile on his face and his arms outstretched.

With a loud "bang!"

He shoved a thick stack of gift bags into Zhou Yan's arms, then turned and snatched another pile from Feng Baobao, stuffing them into Wang Ye and Zhang Lingyu's hands...

"Junior Uncle, Master Wang, please share the favor equally!"

Turning his head, he saw Zhuge Qing flirting with the maid.

Zhang Chulan looked displeased and said angrily:

"Hey Lao Qing, you're here too?"

Zhuge Qing blinked.

It's fine if there's no gift, but can't I be there?

Zhang Chulan was "heartbroken" and slapped his thigh repeatedly:

"You didn't even tell me you were here... It'll seem like I deliberately ignored you!"

Zhuge Qing's lips twitched.

What's that scoundrel up to?

Zhou Yan and the others glanced down...

The latest top-of-the-line Apple phone, with a full set of accessories.

Limited edition sneakers, streetwear clothing, Switch game consoles...

"Why is this grandson suddenly being so generous?" Zhou Yan asked in a low voice.

"Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of treachery or theft!" Wang Ye said solemnly.

Zhang Lingyu, with a cold face, placed the bag on the table:

"Take it back, we can't accept it!"

"No way!" Zhang Chulan took a step back, waving his hands wildly. "It's rare for our 'Stunner' team to all gather in the capital. This is just a small token of my appreciation. What do you take me for?!"

The three remained unmoved and all looked at Feng Baobao behind him.

Feng Bao scratched his messy hair and spoke expressionlessly:

"These things cost a total of 28,000, but Zhang Chulan issued an invoice for 40,000 and got reimbursed by Fatty Zhao... Waaah!"

Zhang Chulan suddenly turned around and covered her mouth tightly:

"Bao'er! You've had too much Erguotou! Why are you talking nonsense!"

The courtyard was deathly silent.

Zhou Yan pulled out a rattan chair, sat down, and crossed his arms:

"So that's why you came all the way from Tianjin Port... Turns out you're here to act as a persuader!"

Is the company resorting to a softer approach when the hard approach doesn't work?

Zhang Chulan chuckled twice, released Feng Baobao, sat down, and glanced at his watch.

9:30 a.m.!

Given Zhou Yan's absurd "professional ethics," there's absolutely no way he would leave the manor at this point.

He leaned back in his chair and said with a smile:

"Public funds are being used for personal consumption; why not take advantage of it?"

Besides, am I the kind of person who would betray my brothers for the sake of the company?

Today we're just catching up, nothing else!

You can't hit someone who's smiling.

The group took their seats, and young women dressed as maids served them tea and water.

Zhang Chulan's sly eyes swept across the entire room, finally settling on Wang Ye:

"Master Wang, why do you seem so restless?"

Wang Ye paused, "Really?"

"Stop pretending." Zhang Chulan leaned forward. "It's impossible for all of you to have met by such a coincidence... Tell me, are you in trouble?"

Wang Ye remained silent and looked up at Zhou Yan.

He knows it perfectly well.

That bastard Zhang Chulan is clearly here for Zhou Yan!

Once I accept help, I'll owe the company a favor...

But then Zhou Ye will have to pay it back for me?

He could not accept being forced to go against Zhou Ye's wishes for his own sake.

Zhou Yan nodded at him indifferently.

"You guys chat first, I'll be there in a bit."

Master Zhou!

Upon hearing this, a look of gratitude appeared in Wang Ye's eyes...

He got it.

When Mr. Zhou saw the news last night, he probably already thought of this.

He's willing to go to the company for his own sake!

My good brother...is in my heart!

"It's like this... I was followed after I returned from Longhu Mountain..."

Wang Ye began to recount his experiences after the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony.

Zhou Yan went straight to the side, bent down, and picked up a pebble...

He threw it into the air with a sudden thud!

Whoosh-!

The sound of something cutting through the air exploded in everyone's ears!

Just as they were getting to the crucial point, everyone turned to look at them.

Thump!

A plump sparrow fell to the ground, its head smashed open...

Wang Ye and the others looked puzzled.

What is Mr. Zhou up to?

Feng Baobao squatted down next to the bird carcass and pointed, "Shall we light a fire?"

Zhou Yan: "Whatever..."

It is a conditioned reflex.

Now, whenever I see a bird overhead, I suspect it might be Zhou Sheng in disguise...

"Zhou Sheng, oh Zhou Sheng, how could we have tricked him into coming to the manor..."

Zhou Yan squinted and pondered.

He knew perfectly well that with Zhang Chulan involved, Wang Ye's predicament would soon be resolved.

To avoid further threats to his family, Wang will also leave home again.

By then...

If no trouble comes knocking, there's not much point in staying here.

All I can do is count the cold, hard 660,000 each month, feeling utterly heartbroken...

"I absolutely must meet the founder of Feng Hou Qi Men before that! Otherwise, I'll be at a huge loss..."

He looked at Zhang Chulan and the others, who were filled with righteous indignation, under the parasol.

Zhou Yan suddenly had a flash of inspiration!

There is...

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"This is outrageous!"

Zhang Chulan slammed his hand on the table!

"How could someone as prestigious as the Ten Elders do such a despicable thing?"

He had a cigarette dangling from his lips, his face filled with indignation:

"Rest assured, Master Wang, I'll take care of this!"

Wang Ye narrowed his eyes.

Bilian came up with a solution so quickly?

"What are you planning to do?"

Zhang Chulan rested his chin on his hands, his eyes sharp:

"Treat them as they treat you!"

"Aren't they threatening you with your family? What, don't they have families too?"

Wang Ye gasped, his expression changing drastically!

"Excuse me for asking, is NaDuTong really a legitimate company?"

This guy was just calling someone despicable, and now he's going to do the same thing?

Zhang Chulan grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth:

"Master Wang, don't be so pedantic!"

You figured out the truth from that so-called "inner vision," right?

I'm telling you, this is your only advantage right now!

He tapped the table with his finger and said, word by word:

"They thought they were hiding in the shadows, so they acted with impunity."

"If we wait until the two elders realize what's happening and strengthen their protection, it will be too late!"

Wang Ye gritted his teeth and remained silent.

He knew Zhang Chulan was right, but he just couldn't get over his own conscience.

Zhang Chulan noticed his awkwardness at a glance.

"You think it's dirty? No problem... I'll do it!"

He patted his chest:

"First, we need to make the other side hesitant to act... No one should try to harm the other side's family!"

We'll discuss the rest later—"

"No need for further deliberation!"

Everyone turned their heads.

Zhou Yan, returning from bird hunting, dusted off his hands and slowly walked back under the umbrella.

"I already have a solution."

Seeing the expression on his face, everyone couldn't help but shudder!

They knew that no matter what Mr. Zhou was about to say...

Wang Ai and Chen Jinkui are probably in big trouble!

Zhou Yan: "If I remember correctly, the Wang family and the Shuzi Sect are both in the capital, right?"

Wang nodded blankly.

"As we discussed before, storming the headquarters of two companies is risky, and it wouldn't be well-received if word got out..."

Zhou Yan's lips curled into a smile.

"Then let's set up a platform—and let them do it themselves!"

He lowered his body and looked at Zhang Chulan:

"Ah Lian, your method is excellent. Let's run two lines of research simultaneously..."