After a while of crying, Xu Shuyun and Ye Jing actually fell asleep in Ye Fei’s arms. Looking at the two women—one mature and the other innocent, yet both stunningly beautiful and tear-streaked—Ye Fei felt a surge of compassion. He knew they probably hadn’t slept soundly in a long time.
Not wanting to wake them, he gently shifted Xu Shuyun from his embrace and let her lean against the back of the sofa. Then he picked up Ye Jing and slowly carried her into Xu Shuyun’s bedroom. Since Ye Lingtian wouldn’t be sleeping there, he decided to let the two of them sleep together.
He walked out, bent down, and lifted Xu Shuyun into his arms. Her soft and delicate body made his heart flutter, but thinking of her pitiful situation, he quickly suppressed any inappropriate thoughts and hurried toward the bedroom. In his haste, he didn’t notice that as he picked up Xu Shuyun, her eyes had briefly opened and then closed again, and her heartbeat had quickened.
Laying Xu Shuyun beside Ye Jing, Ye Fei looked at the mother and daughter, their sleeping positions incredibly alluring. Surprisingly, he didn’t have any other thoughts. His gaze was filled with tenderness as he gently pulled a thin blanket over them, kissed each of their cheeks, and then turned to leave.
As soon as Ye Fei left, Xu Shuyun opened her eyes. She had started to wake up when Ye Fei released her from his embrace, and by the time he picked her up, she was fully awake. Feeling his arms around her made her heart race. She remembered his unintentional intimacy earlier and feared he might take advantage of her, but for some reason, she chose to pretend to be asleep.
When Ye Fei laid her on the bed and looked at her with that gentle, compassionate gaze, she felt almost intoxicated, as if seeing a younger version of Ye Lingtian. It wasn’t until Ye Fei left the room that she shook her head, realizing that Ye Fei and Ye Lingtian were different. Compared to Ye Lingtian, Ye Fei was more handsome and showed her more tenderness. Most importantly, he was much more... well-endowed.
A blush spread across Xu Shuyun’s face as she lightly scolded herself for thinking about that. She shook her head vigorously to clear the thought. But despite her efforts, having Ye Fei in the house made her feel a sense of security she hadn’t felt in over a year. She turned and embraced her daughter, quickly drifting off to sleep.
It had to be Ye Fei’s lucky day. Not only had he won the heart of a stunningly beautiful woman, but he had also left a deep impression on Xu Shuyun. If he had tried anything with her just now, she, in her emotionally vulnerable state, might not have resisted, but it would have only been a fleeting pleasure. Now, however, Xu Shuyun’s heart was unconsciously drawn to him, melted by his gentle and caring gaze.
After leaving Xu Shuyun’s bedroom, Ye Fei walked upstairs. In this house, since Xu Shuyun didn’t want to hire nannies or maids, Ye Lingtian and Xu Shuyun lived on the first floor, while the second floor was reserved for the younger generation. Ye Lingtian and Xu Shuyun had always doted on Ye Fei, and although he rarely visited, they still kept a room for him on the second floor.
Looking at his own room, which was spotless despite his long absence, Ye Fei couldn’t help but remember the kindness Ye Lingtian had shown him and felt even more heartbroken by his uncle’s transformation.
With his uncle now in this state, Ye Fei decided not to talk to him anymore and planned to take action against Ye Yu in the next few days. Otherwise, the Ye family might truly be ruined by him.
Unable to sit still, Ye Fei pushed open the bedroom window, leaped out, and transformed into a wildman, quickly disappearing into the darkness.
Though he now possessed nearly invincible power, Ye Fei still had the habit of transforming whenever he took action. He had a feeling that there were still powerful entities hidden in the world that he didn’t know about, and not all of them might be friends. So, it was necessary to keep his identity hidden.
Ye Fei hadn’t been involved in the Ye family’s underworld affairs for years, but he still had a general understanding of their sphere of influence. Therefore, he didn’t take any detours and spent half the night checking out these places in secret.
Returning to his room at his uncle’s house, Ye Fei’s worries grew heavier. He discovered that in many of the Ye family’s venues, there was now open drug trafficking. The Ye family used to be very protective of Wang Hai City and didn’t allow drugs to flow in. But now, drugs were being sold right in their venues. Ye Yu was really pushing the boundaries.
Moreover, today Ye Fei discovered another alarming issue: Ye Yu had been in contact with a notorious international criminal organization. This group was infamous for its evil deeds and had been researching a drug that could control people’s minds.
At this point, Ye Fei’s mind raced, and he suddenly remembered something. A while back, when he was using his special abilities to make a fortune, he had hacked into the core computer of this organization and saw a top-secret file about this drug. Although they hadn’t succeeded in developing it, two years ago, they accidentally created a byproduct. This byproduct had no effect on women, but when used on men, it would cause them to completely lose their male capabilities. However, their brains would crave it intensely and be unable to withstand even the slightest stimulation. This feeling of desire without the ability to fulfill it would make the person increasingly violent and confused.
Over time, the symptoms would worsen, eventually leading to a violent death.
When Ye Fei first saw this file, he didn’t pay much attention to it. But now, thinking about his uncle’s current state, it seemed eerily similar to what was described in the file.
Could it be that Ye Yu had used this byproduct on his uncle?
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. A raging fury welled up inside Ye Fei. He had originally felt some brotherly affection for Ye Yu, planning to strip him of his power and send him abroad. But now, he changed his mind. If he didn’t tear this heartless man limb from limb, how could he possibly satisfy his anger?
He sat down heavily on the sofa, forcibly suppressing the urge to go and deal with Ye Yu right away. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
Ye Fei knew he couldn’t act impulsively. Dealing with Ye Yu was a minor issue; preserving the Ye family was the real priority. After all, it was the legacy of generations, and he couldn’t let it be ruined by his own actions. While eliminating Ye Yu, he had to make it clear to the people of Wang Hai City that the Ye family was still the same, and Ye Yu was just a rogue element. Once this cancer was removed, the Ye family would return to its former role as the city’s underground protector.
Ideally, Ye Lingtian should have taken the lead on this, but given his current state, the responsibility fell on Ye Fei, and it had to be in his original identity.
If Ye Fei were to confront Ye Yu directly, it would be relatively easy. Many of the old guards in the Lingyun Association were already dissatisfied with Ye Yu. With their support and Ye Fei’s strength, taking down Ye Yu would be a piece of cake. However, Ye Fei didn’t want to reveal his true capabilities, so he needed to plan carefully.
Though he had no one to consult, this wasn’t a problem for Ye Fei. After a moment of thought, he decided to use the power of the legitimate world against Ye Yu. This way, he could achieve his goal without exposing his strength. More importantly, it would give the impression that the Ye family’s Lingyun Association had the backing of higher authorities, deterring those who might take advantage of the internal strife. Although Ye Fei didn’t care about these people, their interference at this time would be a nuisance.
Having made up his mind, Ye Fei didn’t hesitate, even though it was only a little after three in the morning. He immediately took out his phone and called his aunt Liu Fengyi’s private number.
"Hello, Ye Fei. What’s up at this hour?" came Liu Fengyi’s slightly languid and pleasant voice. Though it was slightly altered through the phone, Ye Fei felt a stir in his heart. He realized for the first time how sensual a woman’s voice could be.
"I want to deal with Ye Yu," Ye Fei said straightforwardly to his aunt, who was like a mother to him.
"Oh, just do it then," Liu Fengyi replied sleepily, still half-asleep. But she quickly snapped to her senses and asked urgently, "What did you say? You want to deal with Ye Yu?"
"That’s right," Ye Fei said firmly. "The Ye family is on the brink of ruin because of him. I can’t let this continue."
"No way!" Liu Fengyi objected, her voice tinged with worry. "It’s too dangerous. If you really want to do this, let your other aunt handle it. You can’t get involved yourself."
Ye Fei felt a warmth in his heart, knowing his aunt was concerned for his safety. He smiled and said, "Auntie, don’t worry. Let me finish explaining." He then laid out his plan.
After hearing Ye Fei’s plan, Liu Fengyi let out a sigh of relief and felt a surge of pride. Her nephew had truly grown up and was capable of handling things on his own.
"Since you’ve got it all figured out, go ahead and do it. But be careful. Don’t take any unnecessary risks. Your mom, your other aunt, and I would be heartbroken if something happened to you."
Ye Fei felt another wave of warmth. "Don’t worry, Auntie. I know my limits. I just need you to send someone to help. I’ll only step in at the end to wrap things up."
"That’s good," Liu Fengyi said, her last bit of worry fading. "But it might not be appropriate for me to handle this personally. Here’s what I suggest: I’ll recommend someone to you. Go see her tomorrow. You don’t need to reveal your identity. Just give her the evidence you’ve gathered."
Ye Fei understood that his aunt wasn’t the right person to handle this. He agreed with a smile and asked, "Who should I meet tomorrow?"
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"Ming Yuexin from the Nancheng District Division," Liu Fengyi said. "She’s one of my trusted people and very capable. If she takes the lead, it’ll be fine."
Ye Fei’s mind immediately conjured up the image of the strong-willed and stunningly beautiful policewoman. He thought to himself that with her unwavering sense of justice, she would definitely go all out against Ye Yu, the biggest troublemaker in Wang Hai City. Even without his aunt’s connection, her determination would be enough.
"Alright, it’s settled then," Ye Fei said, feeling a sense of relief. "You should get back to sleep, Auntie. I feel bad for waking you up so late."
"You little rascal, you do realize you’ve disturbed your aunt, don’t you? If I have dark circles tomorrow, I’ll spank you for sure!" Liu Fengyi playfully threatened, her voice feigning anger.
Ye Fei knew she couldn’t possibly be mad at him. He chuckled and said, "Auntie, you’re the most beautiful woman in the world. Even with dark circles, you’d still drive every man crazy. But if anyone disagrees, feel free to spank me."
"Alright, I’ll check tomorrow. If it’s not as you say, I’ll definitely spank you!" Liu Fengyi laughed, unable to help but imagine the scenario. She recalled the morning when he had pressed against her and couldn’t help but wonder what it would look like. As these thoughts crossed her mind, her hand subtly slipped under the covers.
Unaware of his aunt’s fantasies over the phone, Ye Fei chatted with her for a few more minutes before saying, "I won’t disturb you anymore. You should get some more sleep."
"Okay, bye," Liu Fengyi replied, hanging up the phone and tossing it aside. She then let her other hand join the first under the covers, as she was now quite aroused.