Chapter 441: Ye Fan's Lover Pays a Visit
The Chu Group was thriving in Ba Country, rising powerfully, but the hidden enemies were still formidable. Taimei Company and Wanpu Company, these two multinational companies, were considered giants in a global context. Habson and Okamura Jiro were just minor figures, and although they suffered losses in Ba Country and lost their business territories, if this humiliation were to be accounted for, the Chu Group would eventually face a crisis.
This is an inevitable crisis, something foreseeable, destined to happen.
Regardless, with Taimei Company and Wanpu Company losing their business in Ba Country, at least for the time being, they are unable to intervene in Ba Country's territory.
Ye Fan has a clear understanding of the hatred from the two major companies because he knows that the Divine Wind Bureau and the Ultra-gorge Bureau are two special entities. It is precisely with the assistance of these two institutions, conducting covert operations, that the two major companies can maintain their invincible status and operate their monopolistic businesses worldwide.
As the Terminator, what Ye Fan knows is of significant importance and cannot be ignored.
From this perspective, the power of the two major companies is beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and only Ye Fan has a clear judgment.
It can be predicted that when the two companies retaliate in the near future, they will certainly mobilize all forces.
Ye Fan is also prepared with defensive measures, having certain considerations in mind.
Within Ba Country, while various forces were gossiping and spreading rumors about the rise of the Chu Group, Ye Fan and Mengyao remained relatively quiet.
After dealing with the Lone Wolf Mercenary Corps and the two major companies, they finally had a few leisurely days to pass peacefully and enjoyably, after being busy for days on end.
One morning, after breakfast, Ye Fan and Mengyao stood on top of the building, overlooking the vast scenery of another land. It was nearing autumn, and the morning sky was exceptionally clear, with a crispness in the air.
The two of them talked softly about minor matters, deliberately avoiding any mention of business, as there was no need to bring it up.
At this moment, Fire Phoenix came to visit, and they saw her figure.
Mengyao, unfamiliar with Fire Phoenix, slightly puzzled, looked at the charming and gentle woman within her sight and softly said, "At this time, there shouldn't be any guests visiting us, right? Aren't our business contacts being handled by Tie Zhongshi?"
Saying this, she voluntarily stopped speaking because she noticed a slight change in Ye Fan's expression. Although it was subtle, she detected some clues.
"Why is she here?" Ye Fan questioned himself, puzzling over how Fire Phoenix had found this place.
"Do you know her?" Mengyao looked at Ye Fan and asked weakly.
"Yes, I know her." Ye Fan affirmed, thinking that they had spent quite a long time together.
"Then let's go down to greet her and entertain her properly," Mengyao suggested without any further thought.
"Alright." Ye Fan replied softly, and the two descended from the top of the building.
In the living room, Fire Phoenix looked at Ye Fan and Mengyao with a complex heart. She had already gathered enough information to know that since their encounter, many things had happened, which she had analyzed thoroughly.
"Why are you here?" Ye Fan curiously inquired.
"Why not? Am I not allowed to come?" Fire Phoenix smiled charmingly, implying more than she said.
"That's not it," Ye Fan was also somewhat concerned, fearing that Fire Phoenix being this close to him would cause trouble.
"Hello, I'm Chu Mengyao. May I ask who you are?" Mengyao initiated the conversation, approaching Fire Phoenix.
Fire Phoenix smiled lightly and said, "I am Fire Phoenix. In a sense, I've already gathered all your information, so I know you, though you don't know anything about me."
After the introduction, Fire Phoenix spoke first, "Miss Chu, can we have a private conversation?"
"Sure." Mengyao glanced at Ye Fan, then followed Fire Phoenix into a room.
Ye Fan was stunned for a moment, then simply followed them, neither interfering nor speaking up.
Du Xueqi and Nami were in an uproar.
"Could that woman be our benefactor's lover? Coming to find him?" Du Xueqi exclaimed in surprise.
"I think she's most likely a lover. The way she looks at Mr. Ye is particularly strange," Nami remarked, "However, come to think of it, that woman connected with Mr. Ye first, perhaps Mr. Ye did something unforgivable. Besides, Mr. Ye hasn't known President Chu for long, so, in this calculation, President Chu is the third party, right?"
Nami felt extremely conflicted, as she had once made a bold attempt to seduce Ye Fan, resulting in certain events. Due to her feelings and considerations, seeing Fire Phoenix left her particularly displeased. Comparing Fire Phoenix's beauty and aura to herself, she felt inferior, and inwardly said with distaste, "No wonder he paid me no mind. Clearly, he has such a stunning beauty by his side. How could he spare a glance at me? I even thought he wasn't a man. Now it seems my judgment was wrong."
"Don't speak that way about our benefactor and the President," Du Xueqi warned, glaring at Nami with dissatisfaction.
"I'm telling the truth. Haven't any of you had such suspicions?" Nami replied innocently, "As women, haven't you noticed how that woman's gaze at Ye Fan is unusual, filled with deep resentment?"
"No, definitely not. Don't speak nonsense," Du Xueqi vetoed firmly.
However, within their hearts, some of the women did agree with Nami to a certain extent.
"Saying one thing but meaning another," Nami countered softly.
Then, Nami spoke seriously, "I can be certain that this woman has an extraordinary identity. I mainly handle intelligence in Ba Country, so I'm aware of the situation here. Anyone who knows Mr. Ye cannot be a mere nobody. Given this, my intelligence work is inadequate, as I couldn't find a shred of information about her. It's truly strange."
Nami's words made Du Xueqi and the others pause, widening their eyes in astonishment and asking, "No information at all?"
It's not for lack of effort on Nami's part, but some people's identities are beyond her reach to uncover.
"Her information is a complete blank to me," Nami stated seriously.
"Who exactly is she?" The five women were left speechless.
While the women whispered among themselves, Ye Fan did not pay much attention.
He had no idea what Fire Phoenix and Mengyao might be discussing, but he assumed it wouldn't be anything too drastic.
With this understanding, he felt much at ease.
Casting a casual glance at the room where Mengyao and Fire Phoenix were, he sat down contentedly, without the desire to eavesdrop on their private conversation.