Hearing this, Wei Xueqing couldn't help but feel a jolt in her heart.

She knew that if Yang Chen promised something, he would always accomplish it. If it hadn't been done for so long, something must have gone wrong!

Plus, she couldn't reach Ye Xin on the phone, making Wei Xueqing even more worried.

Thinking it over, Wei Xueqing said to the staff, "Sorry, I can't reach Yang Chen right now. If I manage to contact him, I'll let you know immediately!"

Hearing this, the staff found themselves in a dilemma.

The other party specifically requested Yang Chen, and now not being able to find him was a big problem.

After all, this inspection team's origin was significant, and if done well, it could benefit the entire Ningchuan.

If not done well, they could be blamed for it.

But there was no way to contact him now.

These people went back to their department and reported the situation to their superiors.

The leader stated that no matter what, Yang Chen must be found!

Because this inspection team represented whether his political career could advance further.

At this time, the inspection team called and told the leader, "Sir, the main reason we came this time is to negotiate with Yang Chen because we only trust what he says. You might not know this, but back in Lancy Country, he negotiated very well with Frank Gregory and was very honest. Without him, we'd have to go to another city for the inspection!"

Hearing this, the leader started sweating profusely and quickly said, "Don't worry! I'll make sure Yang Chen is present tomorrow morning!"

"Oh! That's not acceptable! Please give me a definite answer by ten o'clock tonight, or we'll switch to another flight."

The leader wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "Alright! I understand! I'll give you an answer by ten tonight!"

...

On the other side, Wei Xueqing was thinking about who else might know Yang Chen's whereabouts.

Finally, she set her eyes on Zhang Shaoting.

She immediately called Zhang Shaoting.

"Hello, Zhang Shaoting, do you know where Yang Chen is?"

Zhang Shaoting was stunned for a moment upon hearing this and frowned, "Why are you looking for him?"

Wei Xueqing didn't hold back and directly said, "There's an international inspection team coming to Ningchuan tomorrow morning for an investment review. They are all first-class international brands, very important. But they specifically requested to negotiate and communicate with Yang Chen, so I must find him now!"

After hearing this, Zhang Shaoting sighed, "Sorry, you might be disappointed. Yang Chen has been taken away!"

"What!" Wei Xueqing was shocked and quickly asked, "What happened? Who took him? What's going on?"

Zhang Shaoting sighed and said, "It happened this morning at our Zhangkou Grand Hotel. He was taken away by the Guard, and it seems Ye Xin was also taken by them!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Xueqing's face turned pale.

"This... why?" Wei Xueqing asked.

Zhang Shaoting said, "I don't know. My father already asked someone to investigate, but there's no news yet."

Wei Xueqing sighed and said, "Alright, I understand..."

After hanging up, Wei Xueqing thought for a moment and called the staff there, saying: "Hello, I'm afraid Yang Chen won't be able to make it tomorrow."

The person on the other end felt a jolt in their heart and asked, "What happened? Why can't he come?"

Wei Xueqing said solemnly, "Because this morning, Yang Chen was taken away by the Guard at Zhangkou Grand Hotel!"

"What?!!" Hearing this news, the person on the other side was taken aback and immediately said, "I see. I'll notify the leader right away!"

Wei Xueqing thought for a moment and said solemnly, "I hope you realize the importance of this inspection team. Any of these five companies is a top-tier international company. The wealth they can bring us is enormous! I'm sure you understand the consequences if we lose this deal because of Yang Chen. If these five companies go to another city, Ningchuan may be left behind forever, with no chance of breaking out!"

For safety's sake, Wei Xueqing boldly threatened their staff, putting pressure on them.

The person on the other end, upon hearing this, began to sweat profusely.

"Yes, yes, yes! I know! I fully understand the importance of this matter!"

After hanging up, the staff quickly ran to the leader's office to report the situation.

Upon hearing this, the leader slammed the table and stood up, angrily shouting, "What are you all doing? Why didn't anyone notify me about such a big issue?"

The staff fell silent.

The leader was furious, "Call someone immediately! No! Prepare a car right away! I'm going in person! This is simply outrageous. Who gave them the right to arrest people in my jurisdiction? They have no authority to arrest people in my area!"

"Yes!" The staff heard and quickly went out to prepare a car!

...

In the Ningchuan Guard District.

Ye Kangcheng felt like he had stirred up a hornet's nest.

He had just heard that Elder Zhuo had brought people over, cursing at the gate, demanding Ye Kangcheng come out to meet him.

While saying that, Elder Zhuo had already driven in with his people.

Ye Kangcheng wiped the sweat off his forehead, walking out as if he was heading to the execution ground.

Elder Zhuo was a founding-level Old Guard, and Ye Kangcheng couldn't afford to offend him.

Even the old man of the Ye family probably couldn't do anything to Elder Zhuo.

Now that it's fallen on him, it's giving him a headache.

"Ye Kangcheng! Get your ass out here!" came a shouting voice from outside.

Ye Kangcheng glanced outside and saw Elder Zhuo yelling angrily.

There was no avoiding it; he had to bite the bullet and step out.

Li Muyang rushed over, trying to calm Elder Zhuo, "Uncle Zhuo, don't get so angry. Mind your health."

"Don't talk to me about that!" Elder Zhuo pushed Li Muyang aside, angrily shouting, "Where's Yang Chen? Where is he?"

At this time, Ye Kangcheng came out.

Seeing Ye Kangcheng, Elder Zhuo got even angrier, pointing at him, "Ye Kangcheng! Who gave you the guts to capture my godson?"

Hearing this, Ye Kangcheng couldn't help but tremble.

So that's why they said Yang Chen's identity wasn't simple—turns out he's Elder Zhuo's godson!

Don't be fooled by Elder Zhuo being stationed in the Guard District; it's because he's retired and living comfortably in a quiet environment. In reality, no one in all of Ningchuan dares to provoke him. Forget Ningchuan, even in Jin Chen, if he'd go, a crowd would come out to greet him!

With a bitter smile, Ye Kangcheng said, "Elder Zhuo, I really didn't know Yang Chen was your godson..."

"Didn't know? Does not knowing give you the right to arrest him? On what basis did you arrest him? I heard he was taken from Zhangkou Grand Hotel. Who gave you the authority? When did you start meddling with local investigation and arrest powers?" Elder Zhuo scolded.

"I... this... I..."

At this time, several white official cars rushed over, stopping nearby, and a group of people in white shirts quickly got out.

Ye Kangcheng saw this and broke into a cold sweat. Isn't that the person in charge of Ningchuan! How did they come too?