20demayo Chapter 62 If the sky falls, I'll hold it up for you
Chapter 62 If the sky falls, I'll hold it up for you
Ye Wensheng had just brewed a cup of goji berry tea and was closing his eyes to rest and think about something.
There are so many things to deal with every day that going to bed early is a luxury.
Ordinary people think that life in a wealthy family is like being a god, with good food, good clothes, and access to the best resources in the world.
But that's not a true reflection of the lives of all the wealthy.
Some wealthy people live very miserable lives, such as Ye Wensheng.
As the eldest son of the Ye family, he and his lawfully wedded wife only had three daughters.
Because she didn't have a son, she wasn't liked by Grandpa Ye.
Because of some foolish things he did when he was young, he was criticized by outsiders and was considered to have lost his qualification to succeed the Ye family.
Although I devoted myself to my career after middle age, it was too late to mend the fence after the sheep were lost.
He has a younger brother named Ye Wenwu, who has two sons, making this branch of the family quite prosperous.
He was quite capable and knew how to conduct himself properly. Although he didn't have as many friends as Ye Wensheng, he was still a prominent figure in Beijing.
He is considered the future successor of the Ye family.
However, while the Ye brothers, Ye Wensheng and Ye Wenwu, were fine, Ye Wenwu's two sons were no pushovers either. Taking advantage of their uncle's lack of a son, they wanted to compete for the title of heir and seize power.
Ye Wensheng didn't say anything on the surface, but he was resentful inside.
Fortunately, Mr. Ye was still in good health, so he didn't decide on a successor too early.
Ye Wensheng felt he had a bad relationship with his son, so he couldn't really say anything openly.
The tradition of passing down knowledge to sons but not daughters has been a custom in China for thousands of years.
Even though Ye Wensheng's second daughter was very capable and had a good business sense, she was still very clever and competent.
Therefore, Ye Wensheng placed his hopes on Ye Cheng.
The plan is to use them as a surprise weapon, to catch the second wife off guard at a crucial moment.
Even if Ye Cheng is an illegitimate child, he is still Ye Wensheng's son, and his most beloved son.
Unfortunately, in order to protect Ye Cheng from persecution, he could not keep him by his side and severed ties for twenty years, ignoring him completely.
The ringing of his cell phone interrupted Ye Wensheng's thoughts. He picked up the phone and saw that it was Jiang Maocai calling, which immediately aroused his suspicion.
You called me right after we parted ways. I hope you don't have something bad to report to me!
He pressed the answer button and said succinctly, "Go ahead."
Jiang Maocai steadied himself: "Something has happened to the young master."
Ye Wensheng was startled, his body suddenly stiffening: "What happened!"
Didn't I tell you to send someone to protect me secretly?
Jiang Maocai realized that Ye Wensheng had misunderstood him, and hurriedly said, "Young Master got into a fight, taking on a group of people one-on-one and beating them to a pulp."
Ye Wensheng was a little incredulous: "Are you sure the person fighting was Cheng'er?"
Didn't you say just a few days ago that he was in a wheelchair?
He recovered as soon as you returned to the capital?
Jiang Maocai said, "Master, not only do you not believe it, but even I don't believe it."
But the person I hired is secretly protecting the young master every day, so it's impossible for them to mistake him for someone else.
They also said that the young master was indeed in a wheelchair before the fight.
However, after the other party started to provoke him, the young master stood up from his wheelchair and beat the other party to a pulp.
They're targeting the heir to the Chen family group, the most powerful family in Hedong City.
Ye Wensheng chuckled: "So this kid has been playing dumb all along!"
Who taught him kung fu?
Why wasn't this mentioned in the information you collected?
Jiang Maocai was also puzzled and asked, "I have thoroughly investigated the young master's resume over the past twenty years. He has no experience learning Taekwondo, Sanda, or any of the various schools of Chinese martial arts. It's as if his skills are innate."
"Born that way?" Ye Wensheng was taken aback upon hearing this, his face instantly turning ugly. He hurriedly ordered, "We must investigate thoroughly and find out exactly how his kung fu works!"
If the cause cannot be found, find an opportunity to tell him that he must not let anyone know that he knows martial arts, otherwise he will be in danger of being killed, and even I will not be able to protect him!
"Forget it, I'll call him myself then."
Seeing Ye Wensheng's serious tone, Jiang Maocai knew there must be something hidden about this matter, so he quickly agreed and ended the phone call with Ye Wensheng.
Then they called Hedong City again.
"Brother Jiang, what can I do for you?"
Jiang Maocai considered his words carefully before saying, "Get me Mr. Ye's contact information through your channels, and also thoroughly investigate everything Mr. Ye has experienced since arriving in Hedong City."
"Okay, give me a day, and I'll get it done for you right away."
"Thank you for your hard work. Please make sure to protect Mr. Ye secretly."
"Don't worry, it's a piece of cake for us to protect someone in Hedong City, even if he offends the Chen Group."
Just don't mess with the Gray Building.
Jiang Maocai of Huilou also learned about the city of Hedong after he went there.
He felt he had a wide enough network of connections, but he still couldn't find out the truth about the Gray Building.
They figured Ye Cheng had no connection to a mysterious place like the Gray Tower, so they didn't pay any attention to it.
Jiang Maocai exchanged a few more polite words and then hung up the phone. He then called his acquaintance in Chuanbei City.
Northern Sichuan is considered Ye Cheng's hometown, where he grew up in an orphanage.
I came to Hedong City after graduating from junior high school.
Jiang Maocai then asked his connections in northern Sichuan for help in thoroughly investigating Ye Cheng's experiences in the orphanage, primary school, and junior high school.
The next morning, Shen Qingrou woke up from a sweet dream.
She couldn't remember the last time she had slept so soundly.
I woke up feeling refreshed and in an indescribably pleasant mood.
Ye Cheng wheeled his wheelchair over to her and brought her a cup of hot milk, suggesting she take a shower and change her clothes to prepare for today's challenges.
After the two had a frank conversation yesterday, Shen Qingrou felt even closer to Ye Cheng.
Although Ye Cheng is still a substitute for her ideal man, Shen Qingrou has already accepted Ye Cheng as a friend in her heart.
Recalling what happened yesterday, Shen Qingrou knew it would definitely not end well, so she followed Ye Cheng's advice and went to the washroom to clean herself thoroughly and changed into a clean and neat set of clothes.
She was wearing a thin white wool sweater, which accentuated her full figure.
The women's trousers made her look even more capable.
She was in good spirits, and Ye Cheng nodded in satisfaction.
"Is this a sign they're going to lay their cards on the table and quit the act?"
"After thinking about it, I think it's more appropriate for me to take the lead and you to stay behind the scenes."
Ye Cheng knew that Shen Qingrou was worried about his safety.
Thanks to her beloved, Shen Qingrou would rather be hurt herself than let Ye Cheng be hurt.
"After what happened yesterday, do you think I can still hide behind the scenes?"
Shen Qingrou said, "Why not? Only Chen Zhaoyi and the others have witnessed your prowess."
Do you think they would publicize something so shameful?
I admit you're more capable than me. If I were in the lead, even if something went wrong, you'd have time to react, preventing us from being caught off guard.
Although the benefits outweighed the drawbacks, Ye Cheng disagreed: "I'm here to protect you, so I won't put you in danger again."
It's settled then. I'll take the lead; you can do whatever makes you happy.
Shen Qingrou said earnestly, "I want to be my true self again."
Ye Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Then be your true self. It's okay, I've got everything covered. I'll hold the sky up for you if the sky falls!"