Chapter 87 The Madman of the Rich and Powerful Criticizes the Fake Heiress 31
Ye Zhenghong slumped lazily in his wheelchair, feeling utterly powerless. One arm hung limply at his sides, and his once rosy complexion had turned deathly pale before his release from prison.
Ye Heng silently pushed the wheelchair, sweat beading on his forehead. For this pampered young master, this journey was equivalent to a long hike.
Ye Canxing followed beside her, her high heels creaking on the stone pavement. She was even more tired after walking for so long, and kept muttering to herself. She wished she could throw the shoes away, but when she thought about how much they cost, she couldn't bear to part with them.
"Dad, is it really necessary? You're forbidden from leaving the house, but I'm not. Why don't I go by car with my older brother, and you can walk there in your wheelchair? Why do you have to sneak around like this?"
"Shut up!"
Ye Zhenghong hissed in a low voice, his shifty, rat-like eyes quickly scanning the surrounding bushes and trees, just in case someone was there.
"Be careful, the walls have ears! There are police guarding the door, it's not easy for them to come out here! Everyone, stay alert."
When we meet him later, we need to be very respectful! As long as we can persuade this neighbor to help us through this difficult time, what is this little grievance?
"Hmph, how would those poor police officers, who can't even afford a house, know we have a secret room?"
The Ye family's villas have more than one exit; these villas all have several exits to varying degrees. The secret passage hidden behind the bookshelves in the study was deliberately left by Ye Zhenghong back then.
He has always looked down on poor people, believing that they cannot appreciate the kind of housing design that only the super-rich deserve.
The most sophisticated sneak runs often employ the simplest method: walking.
The magnificent Platinum Bay No. 1 is more like a small estate than a villa. The gilded automatic gate is tightly closed, the towering walls are covered with vines, and the stone lions at the entrance look quite intimidating.
In comparison, the Ye family's villa, located in the front area of Cloud Top Manor and considered extremely luxurious by ordinary people, seemed so ordinary and plain, not at all as impressive as the others'.
The Cloud Top Manor covers a vast area, with houses far apart from each other. The further in you go, the more valuable the house becomes, and the more prestigious and distinguished the owner's status becomes.
The area where the Ye family lives can only be considered the entry level of Cloud Top Manor, while Platinum Bay No. 1 is the pinnacle of the pyramid. Ordinary neighbors have no chance to see the owner of this house, and the property has been vacant for a long time.
After walking for nearly half an hour, the three members of the Ye family were so tired that they could hardly stand up. Ye Canxing even wanted to sit in his wheelchair for a while.
When Platinum Bay One finally came into view, even Ye Zhenghong couldn't help but gasp. He had lived here for decades and never expected there to be such a luxurious villa inside!
This isn't a residence, it's a modern palace! Compared to Platinum Bay No. 1, the Ye family villa is like a mud-brick house in the countryside meeting a skyscraper in the city.
After the maid reported the incident through the access control system, Butler Liu, who was in the monitoring room, almost burst out laughing when he saw the three furtive and disheveled figures on the screen.
He stroked his non-existent beard, thought for a moment, and then gave instructions to the servant beside him.
"Have Xiao Li go to the door to greet them. You go up and tell Miss and Ms. Shen that we have a distinguished guest visiting."
He emphasized the words "distinguished guest" with a playful tone. He knew the Ye family too well, especially Ye Zhenghong, who would sacrifice all dignity and face for profit.
This idea was probably come from that old man. They probably don't know who lives here yet. Just thinking about what will happen in a little while makes Butler Liu want to laugh.
The maid, Xiao Li, skillfully led the three to the reception room. Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows was a meticulously maintained garden, and inside, priceless works of art were displayed everywhere.
A faint scent of sandalwood filled the air, and a dozen servants dressed in uniform served them hot tea and delicate refreshments.
Ye Canxing looked at the porcelain that was even more exquisite than her jewelry box, while Ye Heng felt the soft carpet under his feet. Even Ye Zhenghong had to admit that even when the Ye family was at its richest, it couldn't compare to the grandeur of this other family.
Any one of these items would require an ordinary person to work hard for decades to afford.
Comparisons are odious, but deep down I feel this matter is more plausible; this family must be someone important!
At most, the Ye family only had a few servants, but here, there are more than a dozen people just walking around. If the house wasn't big enough, there wouldn't be enough room for everyone to stand!
A huge Suzhou embroidery screen stood in the middle of the reception room, which also conveniently blocked the view of the host. Ye Zhenghong thought to himself, "This host is really something, even putting on this show."
Once the Ye family is restored to its former glory, he'll set one up too.
Two figures could be vaguely seen behind the screen, but their features were not clearly discernible.
Ye Zhenghong waited for a while, but when the master did not speak, he became anxious and, without thinking, cleared his throat and spoke in the direction of the screen in the most flattering, humble, and respectful tone he could muster.
"Sir, I apologize for disturbing you!"
My name is Ye Zhenghong, a neighbor living in the front section of the manor. I have come here today with great shame, but it is truly because my family has suffered a terrible misfortune and I have nowhere else to turn!
His voice choked with emotion; both he and his daughter were born actors.
"You must have heard that our Ye family has been framed by villains and is now in dire straits!"
It's all my fault for raising such an ungrateful wretch! Our Ye family raised that adopted daughter, Ye Jixue, for eighteen years, providing her with food, clothing, and the best education, but what did she do?
They colluded with outsiders to steal my company's secrets, fabricated facts, and caused my husband and me to both go to jail, and our company to the brink of bankruptcy! Now, even our home is surrounded by police! It's an absolute injustice!
These things have been making headlines lately; have you heard about them in the news?
No matter what, you should have the right attitude when asking for help. Start by playing the victim and making the other person feel sorry for you.
Behind the screen, Shen Ci picked up her teacup, gently blew on the steam, and a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips. Shen Jixue, on the other hand, stared wide-eyed and clenched her fists. How dare they speak ill of them to their faces! And even twist the truth, how could they be so shameless?
Seeing no reaction from behind the screen, Ye Zhenghong assumed the other party was still weighing their options and quickly increased his offer. He understood perfectly well that these truly powerful and influential people wouldn't agree to help so easily.
The relationship between people is all about interests.
"Sir, if you are willing to lend a helping hand and help our Ye family overcome this difficulty, our entire Ye family will respect you!"
"From now on in Sihanoukville, whatever you command, the Ye family will obey without question!"
He paused, glanced at Ye Canxing beside him whose face was pale, and then, with a determined look, made a suggestion.
"Sir, I have a daughter named Canxing. Although she is not very talented, she has gained some fame in the entertainment industry and is quite good-looking."
If you don't mind, sir, let her stay by your side, serving you tea and water, and taking care of you. That would be her good fortune and destiny.
When in front of important figures, Ye Zhenghong automatically transforms into a refined, old-fashioned scholar, acting arrogant and domineering both at home and outside, just like a wealthy old man from the countryside.
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