{Chapter: 36 Master, you are so sinister!}
Yan Ruyue paused to gather her thoughts before finally dialing a number on her phone.
The moment the call connected, a faint siren sound echoed in the background.
"This call cannot exceed one minute," a mechanical voice declared from the other end.
"I've arrived at the airport. Where are you?" Yan Ruyue asked, her tone cold and distant.
"Oh! Is this Aunt Song from the Yan family? I'm sorry, but I've run into something urgent. You don't need to pick me up," Ye Feng replied awkwardly, trying his best to sound composed while sitting in the back of a police car.
"What's so urgent?" Yan Ruyue pressed, her tone laced with suspicion.
"Just… business-related matters," Ye Feng muttered, fumbling for an excuse. However, before he could say anything more, the call abruptly ended as Yan Ruyue hung up on him.
The obvious falsehood made Yan Ruyue's disdain for Ye Feng deepen. She immediately called Song Xuan to relay the incident. After hearing everything, Song Xuan responded decisively, her voice tinged with anger.
"From this moment forward, the Yan family will not tolerate people with such disgraceful conduct as Ye Feng. We're cutting all ties with him, permanently."
Lin Yuan, who had overheard the conversation, allowed himself a subtle, satisfied smile.
Song Xuan's decision wasn't solely because of Ye Feng's misdeeds; it was also a deliberate declaration of where her allegiance lay. By siding with Lin Yuan over Ye Feng, she made it clear that her loyalty was to the former, regardless of her past connections with Ye Feng's family.
This turn of events furthered Lin Yuan's plans, not only suppressing Ye Feng but also netting him over a thousand counterattack points. Feeling content, Lin Yuan drove Yan Ruyue home, then left to handle other pressing matters.
Once Yan Ruyue was safely dropped off, Lin Yuan made another phone call.
"Hello? Uncle Zeng, I need a favor…" he began, his voice calm and confident.
As the heir to a 100-billion-dollar conglomerate, the Lin Group had cultivated ties with numerous high-ranking officials over the years. Lin Yuan anticipated that once Ye Feng was detained, he would inevitably rely on his connections to secure an early release.
This pattern had played out repeatedly in the novel, with Ye Feng's brother, Gu Qingshan, often leveraging his influence to get Ye Feng out of trouble.
However, Lin Yuan had already taken preemptive measures. By contacting Uncle Zeng at the police station, he ensured that everything would proceed strictly by the book, leaving no room for intervention on Ye Feng's behalf.
Uncle Zeng, understanding the situation, readily agreed to Lin Yuan's request.
With the arrangements in place, Lin Yuan's smirk grew wider. His plan was unfolding perfectly. Detaining Ye Feng was just the first step, and everything was progressing exactly as he had envisioned.
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Meanwhile, inside the detention center, Ye Feng was anxiously making a call to his brother, Gu Qingshan.
"Hello? Brother, it's me. I just got back today, but I had a misunderstanding with someone, and now I've been framed. I'm stuck in a detention center," Ye Feng explained hurriedly.
"Where are you being held?" Gu Qingshan asked, his tone steady and composed.
"The Jiangbei airport branch," Ye Feng replied, his voice tinged with urgency.
"Got it. Don't worry, I'll make a few calls and get you out immediately," Gu Qingshan reassured him.
Relieved, Ye Feng thanked his brother and ended the call, confident that his predicament would soon be resolved.
But just a few minutes later, his phone rang again. Gu Qingshan was calling back, though his tone was far less optimistic this time.
"Ye Feng, I've looked into it, and someone's already intervened ahead of me. Your case is locked. All procedures must be followed, and you'll need to serve the full seven days of detention. Did you offend anyone recently?" Gu Qingshan asked, his tone serious.
Hearing this, Ye Feng's face darkened. "It's Lin Yuan! It has to be him!" he hissed through gritted teeth.
"Lin Yuan? The young master of the Lin family? You actually went up against him?" Gu Qingshan asked, his voice carrying a note of frustration.
"He set me up… It's a long story," Ye Feng muttered, his tone dripping with venom.
"Understood. Once you're out, we'll sit down and discuss this. We'll figure out a way to deal with him. But for now, there's nothing I can do," Gu Qingshan admitted.
"It's fine, brother. I understand," Ye Feng replied, forcing a bitter smile despite his simmering anger.
After ending the call, Ye Feng's frustration only grew. Unwilling to give up, he decided to try calling others for help.
He remembered that the Yan family had originally planned to pick him up from the airport. Given their influence, they might still be willing to assist.
"Hello? Aunt Song, this is Ye Feng. I was wondering if I could ask for your help—" Ye Feng began, trying his best to sound respectful.
But Song Xuan's reply was curt and emotionless. "I'm busy. Contact me another time." With that, she hung up.
Ye Feng's face paled. He wasn't naive; he could clearly sense the rejection and distance in her tone.
Realizing he had exhausted all options, Ye Feng slumped back in his seat, his frustration giving way to resignation. It seemed he would have no choice but to endure the full seven days of detention.
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Meanwhile, Lin Yuan, feeling accomplished, made his way to the Hope Cake Shop to visit Qiu Wanxi before heading home.
Although the day had required careful planning and execution, Lin Yuan was satisfied with the results. Everything was progressing smoothly, and with Ye Feng out of the way for the next seven days, he could focus on his next moves without distraction.
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