"Yes, I've noticed that too. There are over a hundred people, and now some of them have started posting online. I predict this place will soon be under someone's control."

"At this point, talking to them alone is meaningless. With so many people around, I can't easily exploit him. Therefore, I must coerce this Brother Shui and make him surrender willingly."

"What do you mean? What does 'coerce him into surrendering willingly' mean? I don't understand what you're getting at."

"Let me ask you, doesn't Brother Shui have a family?"

"Mr. Ye, what are you planning to do?"

"I'm just asking you, does he have family members or not?"

"Well..."

"What, even now you're still not willing to say it? Let me tell you, if you don't talk, you're on your own with the consequences. However, if you do speak, I will protect you. As long as I am around, no one can touch you."

"Actually, Captain Yang sometimes feels like he's gambling."

He wasn't sure who he should ally with, and had always been with Brother Shui before.

Honestly speaking, even though he's grown tired of it over the years, he was also aware of the formidable power he holds; escaping Brother Shui's grasp was impossible.

And now, suddenly Cheng Yaojin appears, Captain Yang understands that Ye Chen has his own capabilities. However, whether his ability could match Brother Shui's is completely an unknown.

"I know that Brother Shui has a family and also has children living abroad. If you try to move against him now, let me tell you, it's extremely difficult. I don't even know their address abroad."

"No, if he's abroad, I can't extend my reach that far. I'm just asking if there are any family members he cares about in the domestic front."

"If you really want to put it that way, there actually is someone."

"Oh, who?"

"It's his mistress. I've heard that they are very close now, and Brother Shui is willing to spend a lot of effort on this woman. She's probably extraordinary to him."

"Oh, what woman? Where is she now and what's her name?"

"She's the old matron of that private club you visited before. Everyone underneath knows that club is actually set up by Brother Shui's funding, and he's the only one directing it from behind the scenes. That matron is just in charge of managing the business for now."

"Matron, I didn't notice her that day. You mean she's usually at the club?"

"On the third floor of the club, that's her own floor. All her rooms are up there. Usually, when the club is closed during the day, she'll be in that place, and sometimes she goes to the mall, but at this time..."

While speaking, Ye Chen glanced at the clock. It was just 8:30 in the morning.

"Ordinarily, clubs operate till late. At this time, she should just be falling asleep, so she should appear there."

"Right, that should be the case. You, you're not thinking of using this matron to threaten Brother Shui, are you?"

"If I want these people to withdraw, I must put forth something that makes him fearful. Otherwise, this situation is simply unmanageable."

"But if you do this, won't it cause the situation and conflicts to become more rigid?"

"With the situation already this rigid, what else do you think could happen? Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Stay in the company and ensure: remember, do not allow any of them to step through the company's gate. They are sitting at the door now, so just let them sit there for the time being, and also, pass the word to lock the main company door from the inside."

"But, it's working hours now, suddenly locking the main doors could significantly impact our business operations. This decision shouldn't be taken lightly."

"For the safety of the company and considering future events, this is the only option we have now. Don't worry, I will explain the situation to Mr. Guo, go and carry out my command. I'll speak to him immediately."

"Okay, I understand."

After all, a county official is not as good as the current manager,

and he clearly understands that Ye Chen is his immediate superior.

Although Guo Hongyu did not issue this command directly, Captain Yang believes that whatever Ye Chen says, Guo Hongyu would definitely heed.

Walking forward, then he took out his phone and directly dialed Guo Hongyu's number.

"Hello, Brother Ye Chen, how are things? I just glanced from downstairs, and those people have all sat down. And, did you know? There's a crazy online attack against you now."

"Don't worry about that for now; it's also meaningless. Later, I will naturally resolve these impacts. But there's something now; I've arranged for the security captain to directly lock up the hall's doors. This way, no one can come in or out."

"What are you saying? Now, it's just 8:30 in the morning, you've locked the company building's doors, if this gets out, won't the company become a laughing stock?"

"I have no choice. For the safety of the company, and to prevent those people from succeeding, this is the only way now. But, I promise you, give me just one hour. I only need one hour, and after that, I will resolve this matter, and everything in the company can return to normal."

"Are you sure? Brother Ye Chen, with so many people, one hour, can you really eliminate all these effects?"

"At least, I can make them withdraw quickly, and they won't stay here permanently. Don't worry, if I said I would do something, I will definitely find a way to accomplish it."

"Okay, I understand. After this matter is resolved, you must notify me immediately. I will discuss it with the other executives."