Just as Ma Lan was feeling overjoyed, Wang Yunkai raised his voice confidently:

“Uncles and aunties, don’t worry. I’ll go and talk to them right now. Just wait here for my good news!”


Feeling emboldened with Wang Yunkai by her side, Ma Lan quickly said,

“Yunkai, I’ll go with you!”


Ye Chen immediately advised,

“Mom, it’s better if you don’t get involved. If Wang Yunkai can’t solve this, you might get into trouble.”


“Bah!” Ma Lan snapped,

“You useless thing! How dare you question Yunkai’s ability?”


The surrounding elderly folks, all relying on Wang Yunkai to retrieve their hard-earned money, became displeased with Ye Chen’s words.


Facing the discontented crowd, Ye Chen calmly repeated,

“Mom, it’s fine if you stay here, but don’t get involved.”


But Ma Lan completely ignored him and shouted,

“Shut your mouth! Do you even have a say here?!”


Wang Yunkai wore a smug expression and mocked,

“Not capable of anything, yet so jealous. Do you think I’m like you, only good for shouting slogans?”


Seeing that his advice was useless, Ye Chen stopped trying.

“Alright, I’ll wait for your good news, Young Master Wang.”


He secretly sneered. His mother-in-law was so superficial, always blinded by appearances. Today’s situation wasn’t as simple as it seemed. The fraud behind this insurance scam likely had deep connections, maybe even with underground figures. Letting Ma Lan learn a hard lesson might not be a bad thing.


But Ma Lan was oblivious to his good intentions. She glared at him and quickly turned to Wang Yunkai with a flattering smile.

“Yunkai, don’t mind this useless fool. Auntie fully trusts you!”


Wang Yunkai smirked,

“It’s fine, Auntie. I wouldn’t lower myself to argue with a loser.”


Then, full of confidence, he declared,

“Auntie, let’s go!”


“Okay!”


Wang Yunkai proudly led Ma Lan through the crowd to the entrance of Huaxin Insurance Company.


Standing at the door, he loudly commanded the employees blocking the entrance,

“Go tell your boss to come out and return all the money these uncles and aunties invested! Otherwise, I’ll have my legal team and the police involved, and your boss will be thrown in jail!”


Ma Lan eagerly chimed in,

“Did you hear that, you scumbags?! We’ve got someone backing us now! If you don’t return our money, Young Master Wang will throw you all in prison!”


The leading employee hesitated,

“I-I’m just a security guard… I don’t handle business matters!”


Wang Yunkai arrogantly sneered,

“Then call your boss! Tell him I’m Wang Yunkai of the Wang Family! If he doesn’t show up, he’ll suffer the consequences!”


He wore a proud smirk.


Although the Wang Family wasn’t top-tier in Jinling, it was still a respectable middle-tier family. Surely, a mere scammer wouldn’t dare cross him!


Nervous, the employee quickly called his boss.


Meanwhile, inside the Huaxin Insurance Company CEO’s office, Zhou Huaxin was humbly serving a middle-aged man in his 40s.


Grinning obsequiously, Zhou Huaxin pulled out a bank card and handed it over with both hands.

“Master Hong, this card has 30 million yuan. The password is your birthday. This is your profit share for this month. Please check.”


The middle-aged man wore a traditional Chinese suit, his rugged face exuding a natural authority.


Anyone present would instantly recognize him—Hong Wu, the underground king of Jinling.


In Jinling, everyone knew that Hong Wu was untouchable.


Hong Wu took the bank card and nodded approvingly.

“Good job, Zhou. You know how to show respect. Not bad!”


Overjoyed, Zhou Huaxin quickly said,

“Master Hong, what should we do about those elderly folks protesting downstairs?”


Hong Wu casually replied,

“A bunch of old fools. Ignore them. If they don’t leave soon, I’ll send some of my men to teach them a lesson.”


Relieved, Zhou Huaxin bowed.

“Thank you, Master Hong!”


Hong Wu smiled.

“Keep expanding your business. As long as it makes money, I’ll back you up.”


Zhou Huaxin was ecstatic.

“Thank you, Master Hong! With your support, I’ll make sure we get richer together!”


Though Zhou Huaxin lacked solid connections in Jinling, he was cunning.


Knowing he couldn’t cover such massive fraud alone, he partnered with Hong Wu, handing over a share of his illicit profits in exchange for protection.


With Hong Wu as his backer, his fraudulent business boomed without fear.


Just then, the security guard’s call came in.


“Boss! There’s trouble! A guy claiming to be Wang Yunkai from the Wang Family is here with the old folks. He’s threatening to get the police involved if we don’t return the money!”


Zhou Huaxin frowned and turned to Hong Wu.

“Master Hong, some guy from the Wang Family is downstairs causing trouble. He says he’ll send me to jail if I don’t return the money.”


He exaggerated the situation, deliberately provoking Hong Wu.


Zhou Huaxin pleaded,

“Master Hong, the Wang Family has some influence. If they come after me, I can’t handle it. Please help me out!”


“The Wang Family?”


Hong Wu sneered.

“They’re nothing to me! Even their family head has to bow when he sees me! Now their junior dares to cause trouble? He’s courting death!”


Pocketing the bank card, Hong Wu coldly said,

“Let’s go. I want to see which fool dares to make me give back money I’ve already pocketed!”