Ye Wenyao's expression was not good.

He understood what the old man meant, even though he was indeed in a weaker position now.

But he always felt uncomfortable when people said that to him.

Ye Wenyao looked at the old man and said, "Is this your attitude towards cooperation?"

The old man was not frightened by him and calmly said, "Yes."

Ye Wenyao, "..."

There was no other way; his only hope of getting out now lay with the old man in front of him.

He desperately wanted to get out of this awful place.

Even with the old man's instructions, the place he's staying here is indeed considered the best in the prison.

But it still can't compare to the outside world.

Only by venturing out can he unlock limitless possibilities.

Ye Wenyao paused for a moment, then said, "Okay, I believe you. So what's the next step?"

The old man smiled and said, "You don't need to do anything. Someone will come looking for you later, and all you need to do is provoke him. I'll find you again after you leave."

The old man paused, then added, "Finally, I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

Ye Wenyao looked at the old man in front of him and said in a deep voice, "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."

Just as he was about to say something, the door to the reception room was pushed open.

Ye Wenyao looked over.

It was the prison guard who had escorted him here before.

The prison guard stepped forward and said gently, "Visiting time is over. If we wait too long, the higher-ups will get suspicious."

Ye Wenyao nodded.

He didn't say anything in the end, just glanced at the old man and left.

...

Meanwhile, at the Ye family's old residence.

"Old man."

Butler Jin stepped into the study from outside and waited to the side.

After finishing his calligraphy, Old Master Ye looked up at him and said, "What is it?"

He then lowered his head and continued doing what he was doing.

Butler Jin said respectfully, "According to our report, Ji Wen personally went to the prison to see the Second Master."

Old Master Ye paused for a moment before continuing to write, and said calmly, "How long?"

Butler Jin said, "About half an hour ago, Ji Wen stayed inside for about ten minutes."

Then, silence fell over the room.

The only sound in the entire room was the sound of a pen scratching across paper.

Old Master Ye stopped writing after finishing the last stroke.

"Let's go, it's time to see him," Old Master Ye said slowly.

He then stepped forward and walked ahead.

Upon hearing this, Butler Jin was taken aback for a moment before replying, "Yes, sir, I'll make the arrangements right away."

In fact, Butler Jin knew better than anyone how difficult it had been for Old Master Ye these past few years.

Since Second Master went to prison, the old man had almost no sleep at night for a period of time.

Sometimes he was busy late and often saw the light on in the old man's room or study.

However, the master did not truly abandon the second master, even though he never visited him.

But the master used a favor he never wanted to owe, just to make things easier for the second master in prison.

It should be noted that this was the first time in all his years that the old man had ever "abused his power for personal gain."

...

The Imperial Capital Prison.

"Ye Wenyao, family members are visiting. Should we see them or not?"

The prison guard's words came again.

Upon hearing this, Ye Wenyao immediately understood the meaning behind the mysterious old man's last words to him.

He had predicted that the old man would come.

It seems there are indeed some misunderstandings between them that even he is unaware of.

A few minutes later, we arrived at that familiar reception room.

However, this time the person opposite him was someone he knew very well.

Looking at that figure, Ye Wenyao's eyes were filled with a hint of hatred.

Both Old Master Ye and Butler Jin noticed the slight resentment in his eyes.

Butler Jin sighed helplessly to himself.

The misunderstanding between the master and the second master is probably not something that can be easily resolved.

Old Master Ye was well aware of this.

As a father, he could say he knew his son better than anyone else.

He probably already hated himself when he went to prison.

This is also why he hasn't come to see him all these years.

The two sat down facing each other through the glass.

The two looked at each other for a long time, but in the end, it was Old Master Ye who picked up the phone first.

Finally, under the watchful eye of Old Master Ye, Ye Wenyao picked up the phone.

Old Master Ye opened his mouth, but after a long while, he finally uttered a sentence, "How have you been here?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Wenyao sneered, then said, "Fine, it couldn't be better! Why don't you come and try being in jail yourself? That would be perfect!"

Old Master Ye fell silent immediately.

He knew that Ye Wenyao hated him, and indeed he had reason to hate him.

The old man felt very sad.

He showed no sign of it on his face, saying, "Study hard inside and try to get out as soon as possible."

Ye Wenyao said dismissively, "What's the point of coming out? I think it's better to stay inside and be a good-for-nothing."

Old Master Ye was immediately angered.

Thinking about how much she had already wronged her son, she didn't want to argue with him.

Thinking of something, Old Master Ye spoke up, "I heard you met Ji Wen today, is that right?"

Ji Wen?

Ye Wenyao was taken aback at first, then realized who the old man was talking about.

Ye Wenyao looked at Old Master Ye and said, "So what if it is, and so what if it isn't?"

Upon hearing this, Old Master Ye frowned slightly.

After a while, he composed himself and said, "You should know that he and I don't get along."

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