CHAPTER 407: CHAPTER 407

On the other side, after Ye Chen arrived in Emperor City, he first visited the Qin Mansion.

The Qin Family was one of the top affluent circles in Emperor City; naturally, their mansion was built with a unique charm.

Upon entering the Qin Family’s abode, Ye Chen continuously scrutinized the furnishings and ornaments of the household.

The old butler, after opening the door for Ye Chen, hastened to inform Patriarch Qin Xiangyang and the lady of the house, Jiang Yan.

Upon hearing of Ye Chen’s visit, both hurriedly came.

"Young Master Ye, you have harmed Shuangshuang and our family so deeply, what face do you have to come to our Qin Family?"

"It’s too late for you to admit your wrongs now! We will definitely not allow Shuangshuang to associate with someone like you!"

In just a few short days, the Qin Family’s status plummeted; Qin Shuang was locked up in jail, which frequently reported asthma attacks. Qin Xiangyang and Jiang Yan, due to excessive anxiety, aged considerably.

They were convinced that all misfortunes were caused by Ye Chen.

But they also couldn’t deny that upon learning Ye Chen was still willing to visit their Qin Family, deep down they still harbored some hopes.

Hoping that Ye Chen would realize his wrongdoings, start to atone for the sins he had committed, and best to hand over all resources of the Ye Family to the Qin Family.

If the Qin Family could return to their former state, or achieve new heights in their business performance, they might consider putting the past behind them.

But Ye Chen, toying with Jiang Yan’s favorite orchid pot, smirked.

"You are really becoming more muddled with age, don’t you see that this time, it’s not just our Ye Family who made a move?"

Qin Xiangyang and Jiang Yan’s complexions changed again and again.

Indeed, it wasn’t just the Ye Family in Yan City who had taken action against the Qin Family; countless prestigious families in Emperor City had joined in kicking them while they were down.

Among these, the Mo Family, who was about to become in-laws with them, caused the most trouble.

Qin Shuang’s fiancé, Mo Yifeng, even cut off several of their Qin Family’s industry chains.

The others who had acted against the Qin Family were basically those who had been bullied by the Qin Family.

Previously, Qin Xiangyang didn’t even consider these families worth noticing.

Even if someone from these families dared to cause a commotion in front of Qin Xiangyang, he would have them punished severely.

Qin Xiangyang had once thought that these families were no threat to him, and that annihilating them would be as simple as crushing ants.

But this time, these families had chosen to band together and act at the same time as the Ye Family.

While Qin Xiangyang could not spare his hands to deal with them, he could only watch these ants divvy up the Qin’s empire he had been so proud of.

But what Qin Xiangyang hated the most was still Ye Chen.

He accused Ye Chen, "If it weren’t for your lead, would these insects dare to lay hands on my Qin’s?"

Ye Chen’s gaze shifted from the orchid to Qin Xiangyang’s face, with a cold laugh, "Your Qin Family has made too many enemies. Even without me, you would have inevitably provoked public outrage and been attacked by the masses!"

Jiang Yan was so stimulated by Ye Chen’s sharp words that she nearly went berserk, screaming uncontrollably, "Enough! If you are not here to apologize, then get out!"

She didn’t want to see this person who had nearly brought their Qin Family to ruin anymore, not at all!

However, Ye Chen simply looked her in the eyes sheepishly, "Mrs. Qin, pardon my boldness in reminding you, but now, in this mansion, the one with the right to tell people to leave is me!"

Jiang Yan and Qin Xiangyang were simultaneously astonished, with Qin Xiangyang directly questioning, "What do you mean?"

"It seems Mr. Qin has forgotten that in order to secure funding for the Nanxi project, you mortgaged this residence to the bank."

Ye Chen spoke leisurely, but the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Qin had already drastically changed, evidently reminded by Ye Chen that they had indeed mortgaged the property.

"The Nanxi project has failed, and naturally, this house must be compensated to the bank."

Ye Chen wanted to continue, but Qin Xiangyang harshly cut him off.

"It’s just entering the auction process; there’s no certainty you’ll be able to win it."

Qin Xiangyang was still scheming in his heart, planning to reach out to some well-connected acquaintances in the next couple of days, to raise more money to bid for the house.

But Ye Chen told him with a sneer, "The Nanxi project is a total loss, and the court has decided to directly compensate this house to the largest shareholder, which is me, Ye Chen!"

"No..." Qin Xiangyang couldn’t believe it, his face a mess of confusion.

Even Jiang Yan at one point charged forward, grabbing Ye Chen’s shirt: "You’re joking, right?"

Ye Chen flung Jiang Yan away mercilessly, "Who’s in the mood to joke with you?"

Jiang Yan was caught off guard, toppling to the ground, her emotions completely collapsing, breaking into loud sobs and cries.

"Ye Chen, you heartless bastard, this is our home! How can you just take it away?"

"To think you said Shuangshuang was your lifesaver, is this how you treat your lifesaver and her family, kicking them out mercilessly?"

Ye Chen couldn’t be bothered to continue the commotion with them and signaled for the court officials who came with him to step forward.

They presented the relevant documentation and, along with Ye Chen’s bodyguards, began to expel Qin Xiangyang and Jiang Yan, as well as the servants from this house.

But Jiang Yan and Qin Xiangyang refused to be evicted from their own house without a fight, still shouting and causing a scene.

"This house has been passed down through generations of the Qin Family, how can you just take it over?"

"Ye Chen, you heartless wretch, you will definitely meet your retribution!"

As the two were dragged out of the mansion, their voices grew more and more distant.

But the phrase "you will definitely meet your retribution" still clearly reached Ye Chen’s ears.

Ye Chen glanced at the rare treasures placed around the house, and suddenly let out a self-mocking laugh: "I have already met my retribution..."

The woman he cherished most had been tormented beyond words.

And the fact that he might never win her love in this lifetime was perhaps the greatest tragedy.

At this moment, his assistant made a call, pulling Ye Chen back from his sorrow.

"Young Master Ye, everything has been arranged, you can now meet Miss Qin."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen’s lips curved into a smile, though it didn’t reach his eyes.

"Good, and call the bum you found too."

Ye Chen hung up the phone and before leaving the Qin Mansion, he also instructed the new butler, who had just been appointed there today.

"Take down that lantern with the ’Qin’ character at the entrance, replace it with the ’Yu’ character."

The butler seemed incredulous, "The ’Yu’ character? Shouldn’t it be ’Ye’?"

"This is a gift I’m giving to Yu Dingding. Even if she doesn’t want it, this house can only bear the ’Yu’ surname from now on!"

The butler nodded, hurrying to prepare the new lantern.

And soon after, Ye Chen quickly arrived at Emperor City Prison.

Unexpectedly though, before meeting Qin Shuang, he encountered Mo Yifeng in the prison.

"Are you here to protect your fiancée?" Ye Chen asked, smoking his cigarette, looking playfully at Mo Yifeng.