The next morning, He Jianping excitedly ran to Ye Chen's office.

"Brother Ye, what brings you here so early?"

He Jianping plopped down on the sofa, picked up the tea Ye Chen had brewed, and started drinking it straight away.

Ye Chen plugged the USB drive into the computer, and the screen lit up, revealing dozens of neatly arranged folders, each named after a person or company.

He Jianping leaned over to take a look and almost dropped the teacup.

"This...this is..."

"The dirt Li Chengwen has collected over the years."

"These are materials from major companies in Jiangcheng, this is outrageous! This person is really..."

Ye Chen leaned back in his chair, his hands behind his head, and calmly explained, "There are records of him bribing officials, evidence of him setting traps for his competitors, and his tax evasion records. Any one of these would be enough to get him into serious trouble."

He Jianping's eyes widened, his mouth agape: "Brother, where did you get this?"

"I just dropped by his house last night," Ye Chen said casually.

Visiting someone's home? He Jianping looked at Ye Chen's harmless smiling face and thought to himself, this is not visiting someone's home, it is clearly burglary... no, it is burglary to collect evidence.

"So what do you plan to do with these things?" He Jianping asked.

Ye Chen sat up straight, tapped his fingers lightly on the table twice, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes: "An eye for an eye. Doesn't he like to wage a war of words? Then let's play along."

He leaned close to He Jianping's ear and whispered some instructions.

He Jianping's eyes lit up as he listened. After Ye Chen finished speaking, he gave him a thumbs up: "Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Brother Ye, how did you come up with that brain? No wonder President Jiang took a liking to you."

"Minister He, stop flattering me and get on with it." Ye Chen said with a laugh, kicking him.

He Jianping ran off with a grin.

That afternoon, major media outlets and social media platforms in Jiangcheng suddenly broke a series of bombshell reports.

"Wansheng Group Chairman Li Chengwen's bribery records exposed!"

Exclusive Reveal: How Li Chengwen Weaves a Protective Umbrella with Money!

"Tax evasion, commercial fraud, illegal fundraising—just how corrupt is Li Chengwen's business empire?"

In an instant, the entire city of Jiangcheng was in an uproar, with news about Wansheng Group and Li Chengwen everywhere.

Li Chengwen's Wansheng Group has been operating in Jiangcheng for many years. On the surface, it is a legitimate real estate company, but in reality, it has done a lot of shady things behind the scenes.

These scandals have long been an open secret in the industry, but due to Li Chengwen's influence, no one dares to expose them publicly.

But it's different now.

Every document Ye Chen released was supported by solid evidence, including bank transfer records, copies of contracts, transcripts of recorded phone calls, and even several video clips of Li Chengwen personally admitting to bribery.

These things were like heavy bombs, leaving Li Chengwen dizzy and disoriented. For a time, public opinion pointed directly at Wansheng Group and Li Chengwen.

In the chairman's office at the Wansheng Group headquarters, Li Chengwen was yelling into the phone, "What are you all doing? Delete it right now! No matter how much it costs, delete everything online!"

The person on the other end of the phone said in a mournful voice, "Mr. Li, we can't delete them all! Those messages aren't coming from just one place; they're exploding on platforms big and small at the same time. For every one we delete, they post ten more. We simply can't control it!"

"Then find all the people in charge of those platforms! Make them delete it themselves!"

"I've looked, but..." The person on the other end of the phone stammered.

"But what?"

"Several platforms said they received a notice from above that this content could not be deleted because it involved an investigation that had already been opened."

Li Chengwen's hands began to tremble.

What? An investigation has been launched? When did this happen? How come he didn't know?

He abruptly hung up the phone and dialed another number.

The owner of this number is a protector he has supported for many years, and he carries considerable weight in Jiangcheng.

The phone rang for a long time before it was answered.

"Hello, Director Chen..." Li Chengwen had barely opened his mouth when the other party interrupted him.

"Old Li, from now on, don't call me anymore. It's better to follow the rules."

Director Chen's voice was cold and hard, as if he were a different, upright and selfless law enforcer.

"Director Chen, I'm innocent!" Li Chengwen tried to explain.

"A special task force has been set up to investigate your case. You'd better take care of yourself."

beep!beep!beep!

The call was disconnected.

Li Chengwen sat blankly in the chair, his face as pale as paper.

Special task force? How is that possible?

He spends so much money on cultivating relationships every year, how come he turns his back on me so easily?

The office door was pushed open, and Third Master Qiao strode in, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

"Third Brother, you've finally arrived!" Li Chengwen rushed over as if grasping at a straw.

"Third Brother, those things online..." Li Chengwen tried to explain.

"I already know, what else can you do?" Third Master Qiao shook off his hand and asked coldly.

"Tell me, didn't you say you kept that USB drive in the safe? How did it end up in someone else's hands?"

Before he could even take a sip of tea, Third Master Qiao began questioning again.

"Third Brother, I...I don't know either. I always keep the key to the safe with me. There's no way anyone could have gotten it."

Li Chengwen complained, feeling wronged.

Third Master Qiao narrowed his eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly asked, "Did you notice anything unusual last night?"

Li Chengwen thought about it carefully for a moment, then shook his head: "No, everything is normal."

"Useless! You really are a piece of trash. They've already infiltrated your home, and you still don't know anything! That kid surnamed Ye, I underestimated him."

"Third Brother, what do we do now? The special task force has already been set up. If I get arrested, the Qiao family will also..."

Li Chengwen panicked a little, after all, if the facts were verified, he would have to work as a sewing machine operator.

"Shut up!" Third Master Qiao slapped Li Chengwen across the face, making him spin around twice, half of his face swelling up like a steamed bun.

"Remember this, your affairs have nothing to do with the Qiao family. If you dare to say anything out of line, your wife and children won't be able to escape even if they're abroad."

Li Chengwen covered his face, trembling all over, and dared not utter another word.

Third Master Qiao took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

He originally thought Ye Chen was just a brute with superb martial arts skills, but he didn't expect the other party to have such methods.

Obtaining crucial damaging information overnight, simultaneously launching a city-wide media frenzy to expose the allegations, and leveraging official connections to pressure for an investigation—this series of combined attacks was swift, ruthless, and precise, clearly premeditated.

It seems that Li Chengwen is now a useless pawn, and we must sever ties with him as soon as possible.

"Pack your things now and leave immediately. Go abroad to lay low." Third Master Qiao coldly uttered these words before turning and walking out.

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