Chapter 111: Save Me Quickly

"You are questioning my judgment in choosing people?" Ye Yingtang's eyes gleamed with cold sharpness like cold arrows as he stared indifferently at Yang Lan, utterly devoid of the peace and respect he had always shown her.

Yang Lan felt that Ye Yingtang's attitude toward her had undergone a complete reversal after Lu Yao appeared. She was filled with extreme jealousy and fury.

"Dad, you've misunderstood Mom. She's not questioning your choice of people, but feels that you're handing over such important materials to Lu Yao so casually, afraid something might happen later and Lu Yao couldn't bear it." Ye Hua stood beside Yang Lan, speaking up on her behalf. She also disapproved of Lu Yao obtaining such confidential materials, which posed a tremendous threat to her.

She held no authority to access that domain, yet a mere lawyer like Lu Yao could easily obtain it?

This time, Ye Zehong chose to stand by Lu Yao's side. He spoke indifferently, "What Lawyer Lu wants these materials is merely to guard against the hidden crises and loopholes within the Ye Group, to avoid unnecessary losses. Suspecting Lawyer Lu of conspiracy makes you seem too petty, doesn't it?"

Lu Yao was slightly surprised, never expecting Ye Zehong—who had previously rejected her—to support her at this moment, sparing her from isolation.

She lifted her gaze to meet Ye Zehong's, a faint smile blooming on her face.

At the same time, she sensed the profound meaning behind his words of "fighting side by side."

"Second brother, we've always known that your private relationship with Lu Yao is not ordinary. Now you're turning your elbow outward, truly not treating yourself as a member of the Ye family." Ye Hua's gaze turned icy as it fell on Ye Zehong. She deliberately uttered such words at this time, each one weighted with emphasis.

"Stop splashing dirty water on me. The one who promised Lu Yao is Father, not me." Ye Zehong glanced at Ye Hua indifferently, a trace of disdain flashing across his lips.

"Enough, stop arguing." Ye Yingtang shot Ye Hua a glare and said without room for negotiation, "The decisions I make do not require your opinions."

"Honey, I'm doing all this for the Ye Group's good. Why are you..." Yang Lan tried to dissuade him again.

"If you are dissatisfied with my decision, you can all leave right now." Ye Yingtang's face darkened, showing clear displeasure.

Yang Lan immediately closed her mouth, her heart seething with anger.

The welcome banquet continued.

Lu Yao remained at Ye Yingtang's side, being introduced one by one to the important figures of the Ye Group, capturing all the attention.

Yang Lan refused to give up and still wanted to have Ye Hua think of ways to deal with Lu Yao. Just then, she saw Ye Zemao engaged in warm conversation and drinking with a woman of fox-like charm. The woman was clearly there for Ye Zemao, and they were gulping down drink after drink.

Suddenly, someone stumbled and bumped into her.

"Mrs. Ye, sorry, it wasn't intentional."

"You..." Yang Lan was about to scold the person who had bumped into her when she saw Ye Zemao actually walking away with that stranger. She didn't have time to speak further and hurriedly followed.

Who knew, she tripped again and almost fell.

She glared furiously at the other party, trying to suppress the rage in her heart while maintaining a smile: "It's fine. Hurry up and leave."

The words had barely left her mouth when she looked back and saw that Ye Zemao had disappeared without a trace.

Her heart skipped a beat. She had a premonition that something bad was about to happen.

She asked the waiter and located the makeup area in the back row.

She searched room after room.

Suddenly, a sharp cry rang out. "Help! Quick, save me!"

Yang Lan followed the sound and pushed open the door to the middle rest area. At a glance, she saw the stranger woman from before with her clothes half undone, crying bitterly while accusing, "Young Master Ye, you... actually deceived me here to assault me, wuu... I want to call the police, I want to sue you!"

Hearing this, Yang Lan's body trembled slightly. She pulled Ye Zemao's arm and questioned, "Zemao, is what she says true?"