As Qin Yumo entered the bathroom, even Ye Fan failed to take notice of her movements. Unbeknownst to them, a faint cry echoed, its low volume failing to rouse anyone's attention.
Meanwhile, Liu Long and Xing Hai remained immersed in the excitement of uniting armed forces to eliminate Ye Fan. In their minds, the battle's victory was assured as long as Ye Fan could be eliminated.
Ye Fan, left without assistance in the room, had only two soldiers and two dogs at his disposal. With leaders from various factions present, many were evolutionaries accompanied by their armed subordinates. Doubting Ye Fan's extraordinary abilities, Xing Hai couldn't fathom how he could prevail.
Coughing, Xing Hai, already somewhat excited, questioned, "Chief Ye, what do you consider a reasonable transaction price?"
Ye Fan replied, "It's straightforward. Double the price our representatives initially negotiated with you. For example, if we ordered fifty grams of gold for fifty kilograms of rice, it now costs one hundred grams."
"Ye Fan, you're diabolical! Two grams of gold for one pound of rice. Is your rice some fragrant delicacy?" Zhao Xiaohao retorted.
Ye Fan disdainfully glanced at Zhao Xiaohao, stating, "If Chief Zhao disagrees, you can keep your gold and see if it's edible."
"Ye with the surname, don't underestimate the value of gold. It's crucial for many high-tech industries," another leader argued.
Mocking, Ye Fan responded, "Really? Then keep it and see when your high technology will come to your rescue."
Wang Huai from the forestry farm base commented, "Ye Fan, I advise you to understand the current situation. Your oppressive methods aren't accepted. Here's a compromise: reduce the original price by five times. Take rice, for instance. In the past, one gram of gold equaled one kilogram of rice. Now, it's five kilograms. The same goes for other commodities. We'll keep all the goods you brought."
Ye Fan chuckled, "And what if I refuse?"
Liu Long intervened, asserting, "It's not up to you. If all the bosses object, you won't leave through that gate!"
Chen Hao was the sole supporter by Ye Fan's side, while Dai Yu in the hot spring remained indecisive. Observing the developments, Qin Yumo hesitated, torn between selling gold and opposing Ye Fan.
Xing Hai, dissatisfied with Dai Yu's delay, urged, "Chief Dai, what are you waiting for? Don't you agree with my suggestion?"
Dai Yu, glancing towards the bathroom, responded, "I'll wait a moment. Leader Qin will come out shortly."
"C'mon, Chief Qin's stance is clear. You're being indecisive," Xing Hai criticized.
As the leaders gathered, their opinions against Ye Fan were unanimous, except for Qin Yumo's indecision.
Suddenly, Qin Yumo emerged from the bathroom, having freshened up. His initial excitement had subsided.
Smiling at Xing Hai, Qin Yumo inquired, "What's Leader Ye's opinion?"
"This vampire wants to exploit us by doubling the price. Before, one gram of gold equaled one pound of rice; now it's two grams. Who can accept such a ludicrous proposal?" Ye Fan stated.
"I can accept it," Qin Yumo surprising everyone with his sudden change of heart.
Xing Hai, dumbfounded, questioned, "Chief Qin, did I hear correctly? Are you joking?"
Unfazed, Qin Yumo affirmed, "Do you think I'm joking?"
Ignoring the confusion, Qin Yumo addressed the leaders, "I support Leader Ye Fan's proposal. In fact, I'm willing to give away the goods for free!"
The unexpected turn left everyone perplexed. Xing Hai, struggling to comprehend, accused Qin Yumo of acting.
"Haha! Pretend! The airport base is nearby, but you arrived here back and forth with Ye Fan. I suspect you've known each other for a long time, maybe even spent the night together!" Xing Hai insinuated.
Furious, Qin Yumo retorted, "So what? Not everyone is a scoundrel like you, assuming people engage in such things when living together. Let's just play poker all night—ever thought of that?"
Xing Hai, attempting to create discord, targeted Chen Hao, implying that Qin Yumo had spent the night with Ye Fan.
Unexpectedly, Chen Hao stood firm by Ye Fan's side, confirming their innocent poker night. This revelation left Xing Hai and Liu Long fuming.
Angrily, Xing Hai accused Qin Yumo, "Chief Qin, are you acting in cahoots with Ye Fan? Maybe you've been living with him."
Qin Yumo nonchalantly replied, "Believe what you want."
"Haha! Pretense! Men and women playing poker together? Who'd believe such nonsense? The man's name is Chen Hao; believe it or not?" Xing Hai attempted to sow discord.
Chen Hao, unwavering, supported Ye Fan, stating, "I believe it. I can testify that Chief Ye and Chief Qin did live together. They were innocent and played poker all night."
Qin Yumo, maintaining composure, accepted the situation. Dai Yu, sensing the right choice, declared support for Ye Fan.
Xing Hai, frustrated, realized his plan had unraveled. Though not perfect, with Qin Yumo and Dai Yu's support, he believed the situation could still be salvaged.