The fire master's psychological defense collapsed.
Even at the Fei Ma Villa, he was second only to the Villa Master.
Now, after breaking through, he was at the same level as the Villa Master.
Yet, in the hands of this young man, he couldn't even last a single move. Kai Shu Ge.
What a disgrace!
"Uninteresting."
Ye Longlin shook his head, not even bothering to look at him. He clasped his hands behind his back and turned to leave.
As if remembering something, he turned back and said, "Leave the money you brought. It's for my company's employees as compensation for emotional distress."
Hearing this, the fire master coughed out a mouthful of blood, feeling helpless.
He shot a look of disgust at his men for their lack of fight, cursed them as trash, and left in a sorry state.
At the same time, Ye Lin personally arrived at Juling Group.
After hanging up Ye Longlin's call, she had come over.
"Lin Tianai, I'm here to give you an opportunity to become a subsidiary of my Ye family."
Ye Lin was direct and to the point.
"Who are you?"
Lin Tianai frowned.
"Ye Lin," the woman said proudly.
Ye Lin? She seemed to have heard the name before.
Lin Tianai suddenly smiled, "I remember now, you should call me... sister-in-law?"
Mu Hanqi had mentioned her, but she hadn't expected to meet so soon.
"Do you think you're worthy?"
Ye Lin's expression instantly turned grim.
"Our Ye family has never acknowledged you. Let alone the fact that you're already divorced from Ye Longlin, even if you weren't, he's just a discarded young master expelled by the Ye family. He holds no weight whatsoever."
Ye Lin's ingrained arrogance made Lin Tianai feel very uncomfortable.
Ye Lin continued, "If you are willing to join forces with me to deal with Ye Longlin, I might consider allowing you to join the Ye family, becoming a branch of the Ye family. Of course, you would have to change your surname to Ye."
The Ye family was a top family in Da Xia, surpassing all others.
If this were said outside, let alone changing their surname, they would gladly change their names, as it was the Ye family.
Lin Tianai ignored her and looked out the window, letting out a sneer, "Don't worry, I won't yield. Let alone the Ye family, even if the King of Heaven himself came, I wouldn't yield."
"I hope your backbone remains this strong until the end."
Ye Lin left after delivering this final threat.
Lin Tianai also let out a sigh of relief, her eyes gleaming.
Next... how should she proceed?
...
Yuan Zhan Capital.
The board meeting had begun.
"You are already on a downward slope. No family can remain prosperous indefinitely. Two hundred years of rule have already made some people consider replacing you. Although you still bring them benefits, you do not fit the overall picture.
They do not want a major force that they cannot fully control. What they want is an obedient dog."
Ye Longlin's voice echoed faintly in the conference room as he looked at the projection on the wall, a playful smile on his lips.
Behind any major force, there were manipulators.
Despite their immense power, it was never greater than those behind them!
And the people present were Murong Yuze and a young man from the Wang family.
Wang Yuan, a member of the Military Advisory Council.
The Green Army Association and the Military Advisory Council were one of the three great pillars.
The Military Advisory Council was at a higher level than the Green Army Association; the Green Army Association was a subordinate organization of the Military Advisory Council.
"Although I dislike the comparison, I must admit it is very accurate."
Wang Yuan was helpless, lit a cigarette, and grinned.
Many people in the military were heavy smokers.
Murong Yuze nodded, "This has been going on for many years. It is only now, when our power has been maximized in this era, that those behind us have slightly reined in their control, allowing us to send people out into the world and occupy positions of power."
Ye Longlin continued to smile, "The Ye family now has Ye Xingchen, who dominates the younger generation and has already become a member of the Standing Council. He is close to becoming a core member. Once he becomes one of the Five Deciders, it will be a disaster for you."
What they were discussing were all classified secrets!
Mu Ye and Wang Xiulan were not qualified to hear.
"Yes, that's why we want to cooperate with you. With our backers, we can at least help you remain in your position as a standing council member for a year or so, and this is our window of opportunity.
Among the permanent council members, our two families represent two votes. You understand what that means, not to mention that the Ten Elders hold a veto power."
Ye Longlin tapped the table. This was one of the reasons he didn't return to the capital—because it was troublesome.
Furthermore, he still had to apprehend escaped prisoners.
"So, the affairs in Star City are currently under the control of your two families. Once your two families agree, all the Class A wanted criminals will emerge, and when I apprehend them, the merits gained will qualify Elder Murong and Elder Wang to propose a motion.
And their proposal in the highest department will attract the most attention, making the Standing Council members wary. This is also the time you are giving yourselves.
The Ten Elders' families are aging, and their status is sufficient to nurture heirs, but the problem is that they are running out of time, and so are you."
Ye Longlin tapped the table, analyzing the situation point by point.
Murong Yuze ignored Wang Yuan, his expression grave, "If the Ten Elders are gone, the Hall of Glory will not intervene, but with their glory points, they will still be a deterrent. Therefore, they are currently acting through the business community.
A thousand-mile dam can collapse from an ant's nest. We don't want such a thing to happen.
Star City and Nan Province are remote areas, and we haven't established a presence there. Now, to deal with them, we have to go. So, Brother Ye, we need your help."
Ye Longlin continued to tap the table, stating calmly, "What do I get in return."
Regardless of anything, profit was the most important thing, even if he disliked cooperating with anyone.
Moreover, if what they said were to happen, it would not be good for Da Xia!
"The Murong family is willing to fully support Brother Ye in becoming one of the Consuls!"
"The Wang family is willing to fully support Brother Ye in becoming one of the Consuls!"
These two statements from both of them were equivalent to staking their entire families.
If Ye Longlin refused, these two families would have to pay the price!
Ye Longlin slowly shook his head, "I have no ambition for power. For me, it's better to fight on the front lines as a soldier than to sit behind the scenes."
This...
Murong Yuze and Wang Yuan both frowned, at a loss for words for a moment.
"Brother Ye..."
Murong Yuze tried to say something more, but Ye Longlin waved his hand to interrupt him.
"Allow me to consider it."