The phone quickly connected.


As soon as it did, Ma Lan eagerly said, “Hello, is this Yunkai? Yes, I’m Xiao Churan’s mother…”


Ever since Wang Yunkai saw Xiao Churan at the banquet, he was captivated by her beauty and couldn’t get her out of his mind.


He had been struggling to find a chance to get closer to her, and now, her mother was calling him.


He immediately assumed that Ma Lan must be in some sort of trouble and naturally wouldn’t let this opportunity slip by.


He quickly and politely asked, “Auntie Ma, are you in some kind of trouble?”


Ma Lan hurriedly said, “Yunkai, some of my friends and I invested all our savings in a company called Huaxin Insurance, but now they’re refusing to let us withdraw. Could you help Auntie get the money back?”


Hearing this, Wang Yunkai was secretly delighted.


What a perfect opportunity to make a good impression!


Confidently, he assured her, “Don’t worry, Auntie. I’ll come over right now and help you solve this problem!”


Ma Lan was instantly overjoyed.


“That’s wonderful, Yunkai! Thank you so much!”


After hanging up, Ma Lan turned to glare at Ye Chen and snapped,

“Some people are just useless. Can’t rely on them for anything! All you’re good for is shouting slogans!”


Ye Chen chuckled inwardly.


This mother-in-law of mine really is blind and snobbish.


Calling Wang Yunkai for help?


This scam involved millions, maybe even tens of millions. Whoever dared to pull off such a large-scale fraud must have powerful connections, perhaps even backing from underworld figures.


What could Wang Yunkai possibly do?


The Wang family was already struggling, especially after Emgrand Group cut ties with them. They didn’t have the influence to resolve a massive financial scam like this.


In fact, if Ye Chen wanted to solve this issue, a single call to Chen Zekai at the Shangri-La Hotel would settle it.


After all, Chen Zekai was the face of the Ye Family in Jinling, and both business and underground figures in the city had to respect him.


But since his mother-in-law insisted on calling Wang Yunkai, he decided to let her embarrass herself.


Some of the surrounding elderly folks noticed how cheerful Ma Lan looked after her phone call and eagerly asked if she had found someone powerful to help.


With a proud smile, Ma Lan boasted,

“Relax! I’ve invited the eldest son of the Wang Family to help. He’s incredibly capable, and getting our money back will be no problem!”


Gasps of admiration followed.


“Wow! The eldest son of the Wang Family? Lan Jie, you’re amazing!”


“Yeah! With his connections, this issue will be resolved in no time!”


Someone even joked,

“Lan Jie, since you know such an outstanding young man, why didn’t you have your daughter marry him instead of this useless guy?”


Ma Lan sneered at Ye Chen and coldly snorted,

“This kind of trash will be kicked out of our family sooner or later!”


Ye Chen said nothing. He was curious to see how Wang Yunkai would handle this situation.


Not long after, a black Porsche slowly pulled up.


A well-dressed, handsome young man stepped out.


Wang Yunkai had arrived.


The elderly folks murmured in admiration,

“Look at him! Now this is what I call a promising young man!”


“My daughter could marry someone like him, and I’d die with no regrets!”


“Bah! Dream on! Even if you died, he wouldn’t look at your daughter!”


Ma Lan immediately rushed up to Wang Yunkai, her face filled with warmth.


“Yunkai, you’re finally here! Auntie was so worried!”


Wang Yunkai smiled,

“Sorry for the wait, Auntie Ma.”


Ma Lan quickly replied,

“Oh, no! You’re too polite. I barely waited ten minutes. You’re so quick!”


Wang Yunkai smiled and said,

“When I heard you needed help, I rushed over and even ran a few red lights.”


Concerned, Ma Lan asked,

“Running red lights? Won’t that be a problem?”


Wang Yunkai waved it off casually,

“No worries. The traffic department knows me. A call and all violations are cleared.”


He then asked,

“Now, Auntie, how much did you lose?”


Ma Lan sighed,

“Over a million. They promised a 200,000 return this month, but now I can’t even get my principal back.”


Wang Yunkai nodded confidently,

“Leave it to me. I’ll get your money back.”


As he spoke, he spotted Ye Chen standing behind Ma Lan and frowned.


This useless guy again?


Ever since he heard that Xiao Churan might still be single, he had been thinking about pursuing her. Seeing her husband now annoyed him.


Feigning kindness, he said,

“Oh, Ye Chen, you’re here too. Do you have any ideas to help Auntie Ma? Why don’t you try first so I don’t steal your thunder?”


Ma Lan snapped,

“Try my foot! What can he do? All he can do is shout slogans! Ignore him, Yunkai!”


Wang Yunkai smirked,

“Well, since he can’t help, I’ll step in.”


Ye Chen smiled and calmly said,

“Good luck, Young Master Wang.”


Wang Yunkai sneered.


At this point, the elderly crowd around Ma Lan eagerly pleaded,

“Lan Jie, we’re all friends. Please ask this young man to help us too! We’re all victims here.”


Feeling superior, Ma Lan said,

“Oh, that’s not up to me. Yunkai is doing this for me. He doesn’t know you.”


The others quickly turned to Wang Yunkai,

“Please, Young Master Wang, help us too!”


Wang Yunkai chuckled,

“Since you’re Auntie Ma’s friends, I can help.”


Excited, the crowd cheered.


But Wang Yunkai raised a hand and arrogantly said,

“But since I’m helping on Auntie Ma’s behalf, I’ll need 10% of whatever I recover as a commission for her. Deal?”


The crowd hesitated but agreed.

“Sure! Getting back 90% is better than nothing!”


Ma Lan was ecstatic.


If Wang Yunkai could recover millions, she’d make hundreds of thousands just like that!