Chapter: 2734
Tomorrow afternoon, we should be able to reach the Jiaodong Peninsula at the earliest. However, if we can go to Jinling tonight and talk with Young Master Ye Jia about a possible partnership, we can leave for the Jiaodong Peninsula from Jinling tomorrow morning. Jinling is very close to the Jiaodong Peninsula, with just over an hour’s travel by high-speed rail. This plan won’t change your original schedule; in fact, it might even be quicker.
He Yingxiu agreed without hesitation and politely said, “I have no questions, but could you please organize the itinerary on your side?”
Chen Zekai smiled and replied, “That’s just a small detail. Ms. He can provide me with the exact address, and I’ll arrange for the helicopter to go there first.”
“Great!” He Yingxiu said. She then shared the address of the He family with Chen Zekai, and they said goodbye before hanging up.
Once the call ended, He Hongsheng excitedly exclaimed, “This is amazing! Just when we were looking for a chance to connect with the Ye family or the Gu family, the Ye family called us!”
He Yingxiu nodded but looked a bit puzzled. “Dad, I don’t understand. Why would the Ye family reach out to us?”
He Hongsheng quickly responded, “It must be because they’re looking for allies against the Su family, and they want to win us over!”
He Yingxiu shook her head. “But I thought the Ye family didn’t have high expectations from martial arts families.”
He Hongsheng waved his hand dismissively. “That may have been true before, but things can change. They might want to strengthen their position by teaming up with martial arts families now.”
He Yingxiu spoke seriously, “After the accident with the Su family, the major families have become more cautious. In the past, they could operate quietly behind the scenes, but now they are afraid to stir things up. So, it’s strange that the Ye family wants to ally with us right now.”
She continued, “There’s something else I don’t understand.”
He Hongsheng quickly asked, “What is it?”
He Yingxiu replied, “The caller, Chen, wants me to meet their young master in Jinling. But shouldn’t the Ye family be in Yanjing? Even if they have influence in Jinling, it doesn’t seem necessary for their young master to meet in a smaller city like this.”
He Hongsheng frowned and asked, “Do you think something is off?”
He Yingxiu shook her head. “I can’t say for sure, but it feels strange. It doesn’t quite add up. Besides, if the Ye family really wanted to talk to us, they wouldn’t have contacted me. Ever since I lost my arm, I’ve mostly stayed out of the public eye. A lot of people don’t even know who I am. How did they find me and why do they want to meet me specifically?”
He Hongsheng nodded, looking thoughtful. “That does sound odd. Why not call them back and ask?”
He Yingxiu considered it for a moment and then said, “You know what? I think I’ll just go see for myself. It’s probably not a trap, and I can’t think of anyone who would want to set me up.”
She added, “Once I arrive tonight, I’ll talk to their young master and see what happens. I’ll take the earliest high-speed train to Jiaodong in the morning.”
“Tomorrow morning will be the right time to leave. It’s quicker to get to Jiaodong if I head straight from here.”
“Exactly!” He Hongsheng agreed. “If you run into any issues, just let me know right away!”