After the divorce, the aloof CEO begged me not to withdraw my investment.

They haven't been in contact since the divorce.

"Jiang Lu? Long time no see." Ye Feng's tone was calm, but he was a little puzzled. Why would she suddenly call him?

"Yes, it's been a long time." Jiang Lu's voice carried a hint of a smile. "Even though Qingyi and I are divorced, it doesn't mean I won't see you even once, does it?"

Ye Feng remained silent for a moment, knowing that Jiang Lu was referring to his relationship with Liu Qingyi.

"You want to see me?" Ye Feng asked directly.

"Yes, I'd like to talk to you." Jiang Lu's tone was serious. "Are you free at noon? I'd like to treat you to lunch."

Ye Feng hesitated for a moment, the image of Liu Qingyi flashing through his mind. He didn't know why Jiang Lu wanted to see him, but his intuition told him that it might be related to Liu Qingyi.

"Okay, where?" Ye Feng finally agreed.

"I'll send you the address in a bit," Jiang Lu said before hanging up the phone.

Ye Feng put down his phone, his mind filled with even more confusion. What was Jiang Lu's purpose in asking him to meet at this time?

He walked to the French windows, looking at the bright sunlight outside, but felt no warmth. A strange unease spread through his heart.

Soon, Jiang Lu sent the restaurant address. Ye Feng glanced at it; it was a high-end Western restaurant. He changed his clothes and drove there.

Ye Feng put down his phone; Jiang Lu's invitation made him suspicious. He walked to the French windows, the sunlight shining on him, but it couldn't dispel the gloom in his heart.

Downstairs in the garden, the gardener was pruning the flowers, the buzzing of the machine adding to his irritation. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

Just then, Liu Yunfei called.

"Ye Feng, I've had people keep a close eye on things at Jinxiu Group. We'll notify you immediately of any unusual activity." Liu Yunfei's voice was deep and powerful.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Ye Feng's voice sounded tired.

"By the way, there's a banquet tonight, the signing ceremony for the film and television city project. You absolutely must attend." Liu Yunfei's tone suddenly became mysterious.

"The signing ceremony? I think I'll skip it." Ye Feng rubbed his temples; all he wanted to do right now was get some rest.

“Hey, don’t say that,” Liu Yunfei said in a cheeky tone, “Liu Qingyi will be here too. As one of the shareholders, she’ll have to sign off on it.”

Ye Feng's heart skipped a beat. Liu Qingyi... Her haggard face flashed into his mind, and he felt a mix of emotions.

"She's going too?" Ye Feng's voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.

“Of course, how could she possibly be absent from such an important occasion?” Liu Yunfei said with certainty.

Ye Feng remained silent for a moment, countless thoughts flashing through his mind. He knew that there were still many unresolved issues between him and Liu Qingyi. Perhaps, tonight's banquet would be an opportunity.

"Okay, I'll go." Ye Feng finally agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Ye Feng's thoughts became even more complicated. He walked to the liquor cabinet, poured himself a glass of whiskey, and the amber liquid shimmered with a hazy luster under the light.

He took a small sip, the spicy liquor sliding down his throat into his stomach, feeling as if a fire was burning inside.

He took out another encrypted phone and dialed a number.

"Beep...beep..."

After a short wait, the call was connected.

"Master." A clear and melodious voice came from the other end of the phone, carrying a hint of respect and a subtle intimacy.

Ye Feng frowned slightly: "Xiao Bai, how many times have I told you not to call me master?" His tone was tinged with helplessness and doting.

"But..." The voice on the other end of the phone paused, tinged with a hint of grievance, "Xiaobai likes to call you that."

Ye Feng sighed. He knew Xiao Bai was stubborn, so he stopped dwelling on the issue. "How's the situation in Yunhai City? I feel like something's not quite right lately."

“Master, based on my observations, there have indeed been some unusual fund flows in Yunhai City recently, and it seems that a powerful force is operating in the shadows.” Xiaobai’s voice became serious. “I have increased the monitoring, and I will notify you immediately of any movement.”

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Ye Feng's tone carried a hint of relief. He knew Xiao Bai's abilities and had absolute trust in her.

"It's no trouble at all. It's my honor to serve my master."

Next, Xiaobai began to report on some work-related matters.

“Master, your companies in Europe are doing well, and we expect profits to double this year. You’ve also achieved a monopoly in several key sectors in China, and your competitors are basically powerless to resist.” Xiaobai’s voice was calm and clear, like a finely tuned machine.

Ye Feng listened quietly, his face remaining expressionless. This news was not unexpected for him; everything was under his control.

"Yes, I understand. Continue with the current strategy in Europe, and focus on technological research and development domestically. Don't let short-term gains blind you." Ye Feng's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority.

"Understood, Master."

"Also..." Ye Feng paused, "we need to keep a close eye on Jinxiu Group. I have a feeling they're connected to the recent unusual situation."

"Yes, Master, I will keep a close eye on the movements of the Jinxiu Group."

The light from the crystal chandelier poured down, illuminating the banquet hall as if it were daytime.

The air was filled with the fragrance of expensive perfumes and the aroma of fine wines.

Ye Feng stood alone by the champagne tower, holding a glass of champagne in his hand, but he didn't touch it.

The champagne he tasted seemed to carry a hint of bitterness, reflecting his mood at that moment.

"Hey, isn't this President Ye? Why are you hiding here drinking alone?" A slightly sarcastic voice rang out.

Ye Feng looked up and saw Zhou Ming, dressed in a well-tailored suit, his hair neatly combed, and his face bearing his usual arrogant smile.

Behind him were several well-dressed rich kids, pointing and whispering at Ye Feng.

Ye Feng ignored him and turned his gaze back to the champagne glass in his hand, gently swirling it. The liquid in the glass rippled, just like the emotions surging in his heart at that moment.

"What, now that you can't climb the social ladder, you're hiding here feeling heartbroken?" Zhou Ming pressed on, his tone becoming even more sarcastic. "I heard you were the one who initiated the divorce from President Liu. Now you regret it, don't you? Are you trying to beg her to get back together?"

The surrounding rich kids let out low snickers, like a pack of hyenas that had found their prey, staring greedily at Ye Feng, anticipating his reaction.

Ye Feng took a deep breath and downed the champagne in one gulp, the glass clinking against his hand with a crisp sound.

He put down his wine glass, his sharp gaze sweeping over Zhou Ming and the others, his tone icy: "My affairs are none of your business."