"You are indeed sharp; I think highly of you!" Shi Jun praised.
Lei Ying replied with utmost respect, "Young Master Shi, you flatter me. My meager abilities are nothing before yours. You are the truly brilliant one, who with a simple stratagem, can ensure Jiang Yi has no chance of recovery."
This flattery made Shi Jun laugh heartily, his face beaming with pride.
Mother Ye approached again, pleading with Shi Jun for help.
Shi Jun offered a few perfunctory responses and then ignored Mother Ye.
At that moment, a car stopped at the company entrance.
This was the car of Bai Zhen, the chairman of the Provincial Chamber of Commerce.
Neither Shi Jun nor Lei Ying had expected Bai Zhen to come personally.
Without time to think, they hurried out to welcome him.
Bai Zhen was somewhat surprised to see Shi Jun there. Ye Jun had never mentioned anything about Ye Yanran's company to Bai Zhen.
Naturally, Bai Zhen was unaware of Shi Jun's involvement.
"Where is Ye Yanran?" Bai Zhen asked Lei Ying.
Lei Ying was taken aback, not understanding why Bai Zhen was inquiring about Ye Yanran. He dared not conceal anything.
"Ye Yanran's company manufactured substandard products. I have already had them apprehended and brought to the Chamber of Commerce for questioning!"
"I personally led the raid on Ye Yanran's company just now. The evidence is conclusive; no one can help her now."
Hearing this, Bai Zhen became furious.
Bai Zhen had rushed over from Lishi City before dawn, only to find he was still a step too late.
"Release Ye Yanran at once, and no one is to touch Ye Yanran's company!" Bai Zhen roared.
Lei Ying was stunned!
He couldn't comprehend what was happening.
"Furthermore, effective immediately, you are dismissed from your position as Chairman of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce. Go home and wait. I will inform you later how you will be dealt with!" Bai Zhen stated sternly.
Lei Ying was now dumbfounded!
Finally, Lei Ying could only look pleadingly at Shi Jun.
"Uncle, I would like to speak with you privately!" Shi Jun said.
"There's nothing to discuss about this. I haven't even asked you yet, why are you involved in this matter?" Lei Ying stared at Shi Jun.
"I'll be honest with you, Uncle. I like Ye Yanran. I originally wanted to help her, but she wouldn't accept my help," Shi Jun replied.
Hearing this, Bai Zhen's anger slowly subsided.
Bai Zhen treated Shi Jun like his own nephew and did not want him involved.
As long as Shi Jun had not offended Jiang Yi, things would be much easier.
However, what he didn't know was that Shi Jun was not telling him the truth; Shi Jun had been orchestrating everything.
"Uncle, why are you helping Ye Yanran?" Shi Jun couldn't help but ask.
Bai Zhen's expression turned serious. "This has nothing to do with you; don't ask too many questions! I advise you not to get involved in this matter. Do not trouble Ye Yanran or her company again, or I won't be able to help you!"
Shi Jun grew even more confused.
He couldn't fathom why Bai Zhen was helping Ye Yanran.
However, Shi Jun dared not ask further.
Shi Jun felt a pang of resentment but had no other recourse.
Soon, Shi Jun sneered inwardly.
He thought that although he couldn't force Ye Yanran to marry him this time, he had eliminated Jiang Yi and Tiansheng Group. Without Jiang Yi, there would be plenty of time later to make Ye Yanran marry him.
"Young Master Shi, please help me speak a good word to the Chairman..." Lei Ying pleaded, looking at Shi Jun.
"I can't help you!" Shi Jun said loudly.
Then, Shi Jun lowered his voice and whispered to Lei Ying, "Don't worry. When my uncle is in a better mood, I'll help you beg him."
"He'll spare you if he does it for my sake. You work for me, and I will help you. You just have to endure this for now."
Lei Ying was helpless but still thanked Shi Jun.
Shi Jun had been using Lei Ying from the very beginning.
As Lei Ying still had some value, Shi Jun naturally promised to help him.
Meanwhile, Bai Zhen walked aside and took out his phone to call Jiang Yi.
With Ye Yanran's company issue resolved, Bai Zhen intended to inform Jiang Yi.
For some reason, Bai Zhen felt something was strange about this matter.
Logically, such a minor issue could have been handled by his butler, but Jiang Yi had insisted on coming to Jiangcheng City himself.
The more he thought about it, the more uneasy Bai Zhen felt.
"Whatever!"
Bai Zhen took a deep breath and dialed Jiang Yi's number.
The call did not connect.
Bai Zhen's brow furrowed slightly.
After a moment's hesitation, Bai Zhen tried calling again, but it still didn't connect.
Just then, the butler walked in from outside.
The butler's face looked grim.
"What happened?" Bai Zhen asked the butler.
The butler glanced at Shi Jun and the others walking towards them and hesitated.
"Speak!" Bai Zhen's face showed a hint of anger.
"Something big has happened!"
The butler said to Bai Zhen, "I just received word that Master Jiang has been arrested. It happened an hour ago."
Hearing this, Bai Zhen's complexion changed drastically.
"Who arrested him?" Bai Zhen asked.
"I instructed Chairman Lei to arrest Jiang Yi."
Shi Jun spoke first.
Shi Jun was unaware that Bai Zhen owed Jiang Yi a favor and did not understand the severity of the situation at all.
"Why did you do this?" Bai Zhen asked Shi Jun, suppressing his anger.
After speaking, Shi Jun smiled at Bai Zhen and said, "That brat was arrogant in front of me and dared to snatch my woman. I've wanted to kill him for a long time!"
"Uncle, I know you are Jiang Yi's backer, but I am your nephew. You must stand with me and help me!"
Hearing this, Bai Zhen's eyebrows shot up in anger.
Shi Jun, not noticing Bai Zhen's expression, continued, "You will help me with this, right?"
"Slap!"
Bai Zhen raised his hand and slapped Shi Jun.
"Uncle, why are you hitting me? I'm your nephew!" Shi Jun exclaimed, covering his face.
Bai Zhen, enraged, slapped Shi Jun again.
"I don't have a nephew like you! Do you know you've ruined my major plans? I worked tirelessly to get Master Jiang to agree to treat my granddaughter, Xiao Xue. Your actions have completely offended Master Jiang!"
Hearing this, Shi Jun finally understood what was happening.
He thought that Bai Zhen was not Jiang Yi's backer, but rather that Bai Zhen was indebted to Jiang Yi.
"I cannot help you this time!"
Bai Zhen said angrily, "Between you and Xiao Xue, I will only choose Xiao Xue. I will hand you over to Master Jiang for him to deal with. Whether he kills you or tortures you, I will not interfere."
Bai Zhen also wanted to spare Shi Jun, but if he did, Jiang Yi would no longer save Xiao Xue.
Therefore, Bai Zhen decisively abandoned Shi Jun.
At this moment, Lei Ying's legs turned to jelly from fear!
He had never dreamed that a prominent figure like Bai Zhen would be indebted to Jiang Yi.
Offending Jiang Yi at this juncture was akin to seeking death.