Everyone turned their gaze towards the direction from which the sound came.
Seeing Han Anshan at that moment, everyone was stunned. How young he is! He looks no more than thirty-something years old, and it doesn't seem like he's the father of twenty-four or twenty-three children.
Han Anshan's face bloomed with joy, this son-in-law is too seductive, it seems that his daughter really hit the jackpot, Han family will also follow the rise step by step.
Han An's actions also surprised them.
Now the whole Han family has become young people, which makes the Han family very happy. This son-in-law must be treated with respect.
Moe Wenjie and Han Yanzhi had dinner, and returned to the One Sea Bay villa, Qing Xia had already returned.
Qing Xia told Moe Wenjie that Gu Tongxin is a close aide of the city's leader, and this city leader must be in cahoots with the Koreans.
Moe Wenjie heard these words and thought for a moment. "Qing Xia, you go to the city leader's home tonight. Han Yanzhi will call Chen Ruoyue and ask her to have dinner with us tonight. Let's test her. See if her father is also in cahoots with the Koreans."
Han Yanzhi immediately called Chen Ruoyue, telling her to have dinner together in the evening. Chen Ruoyue originally wanted to get more in touch with Moe Wenjie, how could she refuse when she received the call.
Moe Wenjie, Han Yanzhi, and Qing Xia were chatting in the living room.
Gu Tongxin walked in and said, "Master Moe, this card has trillion yuan. I want 500 pills of magic drugs. When can you deliver them?"
Moe Wenjie thought for a moment and said that it would be the fastest in the afternoon of the next day and the slowest in the morning of the day after tomorrow.
Gu Tongxin nodded satisfiedly, "Then I'll take my leave. I'll come to pick up the goods this afternoon."
Moe Wenjie stood up and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu, I won't trouble you to go far."
Han Yanzhi looked at Moe Wenjie and said, "You're really going to sell them the magic pills?"
Moe Wenjie chuckled, "Why not? It's profitable and it solves the problem. What's not to like?"
Han Yanzhi looked puzzled and asked, "What do you mean by that, Wenjie?"
Moe Wenjie smiled and patted her shoulder, "It's not your business to know. When it's time for you to know, you'll be told."
Han Yanzhi nodded, "Understood, Wenjie. I can't help you with this, and I'll never cause any trouble for you."
Moe Wenjie nodded at Han Yanzhi, "You don't have to worry about anything or do anything. Just watch the show."
At 6:00 PM, Chen Ruoyue arrived at the private dining room in Junyue Hotel.
Han Yanzhi warmly hosted her and, after she sat down.
Chen Ruoyue smiled at Moe Wenjie and said, "I should have invited you to eat. It's a bit embarrassing for you to treat me to dinner."
Han Yanzhi smiled and waved her hand, "You're saying that too much, Ruoyue. What should be yours and mine doesn't matter. Please don't say such things anymore in the future. It makes people feel alienated."
Chen Ruoyue smiled and nodded, "Okay! I won't be formal anymore from now on. Since you're treating me to dinner today, is there anything else?"
Moe Wenjie smiled and nodded, "The reason I invited you today is mainly about those people. As your father's daughter, you should have heard a little bit about their father's affairs. I want to know about their parents. If they are unscrupulous officials, no matter how they seek help from me, I will never interfere. If their parents are officials who are clean and upright, then they may be lacking in education, and I can still consider saving them."
Chen Ruoyue looked at Moe Wenjie and thought that this man was of high moral character. He was truly a good man. How come I don't have such luck? She sighed and slowly started to talk, "I haven't heard much about this, and my father rarely talks to me about these things. The current official scene in Bian City seems calm on the surface but is actually full of hidden currents. There are many corrupt officials, and there are also some who sell their countries for personal gain."
Moe Wenjie interrupted, "Don't you think there's at least one honest official in Bian City?"
Chen Ruoyue sighed and smiled, "Of course there are. But they are very rare."
Moe Wenjie felt that something was wrong, "If there are honest officials, why don't they report the situation to the authorities?"
Chen Ruoyue interrupted Moe Wenjie and said, "You're too naive. In the current situation in Bian City, there are three parties vying for power. Those who sell their country for personal gain are well aware that if their actions are discovered by the higher-ups, it's a death sentence. For corrupt officials, losing their position is the least of their worries; they could face life imprisonment. They all know what the consequences will be, so they seek self-protection. The best-case scenario is to join them. If not, they either try to eliminate you or use your family members to control you. As long as everyone keeps to themselves, there's no trouble. But if you make any move against them, your loved ones will die one by one. Such things happen all the time. So even if you are an honest official, what good is it? Would you really want to see your family broken apart?"
Moe Wenjie nodded after hearing this and said, "I see, so it's like that."
Chen Ruoyue continued, "The honest officials in Bian City can only wait idly until retirement. If you dare to make any move, your family will be the first to suffer. How can an official dare to act? You know we are businessmen, but those people know every detail about my movements. Fortunately, you are businessmen. If they were the offspring of officials, our conversation might have been monitored."
Moe Wenjie was taken aback upon hearing this. "Your father is the city leader; they dare to lay hands on you?"
Chen Ruoyue replied calmly, "As long as you don't enter the two circles, how is your father the city leader? You can report it, but when the authorities come to investigate, you will lose everything. They have not only influential people above them but also a large number of experts protecting them. The worst thing is that there are Taizong Masters who use their true qi to kill people with a leaf. Who dares to gamble with their family's life? If you are an honest official, do you dare to gamble like this? Your actions will put Han Yanzhi's family in danger as well. Are you sure you're willing to take the risk?"
Moe Wenjie thought for a moment and said, "Indeed, I dare not take the gamble. It could lead to the loss of innocent lives."
Chen Ruoyue shook her head helplessly and said, "As I told you, my father's family was exactly because he didn't enter either circle that they were all monitored. My uncle, aunt, cousin and his wife were all monitored. Can you imagine how my father would dare to take such a gamble? Corrupt officials don't lack money; those who sell their country have even more money. They have plenty of Taizong Masters willing to do their bidding."
Han Yanzhi was also shocked upon hearing this, "I thought your father being the city leader should be quite powerful, but it seems that things aren't as one would expect!"
Chen Ruoyue sighed and shook her head, "My classmates all envy me because they think things are as good as they seem. The reality is not like what you imagine. My father was just transferred here, and he didn't know about the situation yet. By the time he did, it was too late. He couldn't apply for a transfer. After all, their money can also bribe provincial officials. Even if you want to leave, it will be difficult to get approval. In fact, my father is just waiting for retirement, and there's no other way out. Bian City is a black vortex where once you're caught up in it, you can never get out."
Moe Wenjie nodded and said, "Bian City is indeed dark, but it's not as hopeless as you said. The higher-ups won't ignore it."
Chen Ruoyue looked at Moe Wenjie and said, "You're a pretty clever person, why don't you understand? Even if the higher-ups want to govern Bian City, they first have to inform the provincial government. Once the message gets to the province, no matter how many people you send, you won't be able to find any problems. They're not afraid of you going to complain. Before you even get to see anyone above them, your relatives will have already been involved in incidents, and in the end, you might end up committing suicide out of fear of punishment."
Moe Wenjie finally understood why they needed so many Taizong Masters. It was to control others. Their plans were meticulous, their methods ruthless, and their crimes were unforgivable.
Han Yanzhi glanced at Moe Wenjie and said, "Ruoyue, today Moe Wenjie paid a visit to my house. He has bribed my entire family. I'm too scared to say a word against him now! My entire family has scolded me, and I have no place to seek justice!"
Chen Ruoyue heard this and laughed, "It's amazing how he managed to buy off your entire family and make them speak for him. It's really incredible."
Han Yanzhi shook her head, "He gave my mom, aunt, and my three sisters each a Beauty Revitalizing Pill. He also gave my dad and Uncle No.2 each a Blood Nurturing and Circulation Pill. My mom, aunt, and sisters have no choice but to favor him. What's more frustrating is that my dad and Uncle No.2 took the Blood Nurturing and Circulation Pill, looking only thirty-something now. My eldest brother would definitely believe it if he saw them. That's how they were all bought over by him."
Chen Ruoyue looked at Moe Wenjie, "Yanzhi, you're truly living in paradise without realizing it. How many people would want such a man but can't have him, and yet you're not satisfied. It's maddening! You know, yesterday I wanted to buy a Beauty Revitalizing Pill for my mom, but I didn't have enough money. I've been feeling very guilty about it."
Moe Wenjie smiled and bowed his hands to Chen Ruoyue, "You exaggerate, Chen Ruoyue. If it's just that, I can give you a Beauty Revitalizing Pill for your mother. It's not a big deal. Why didn't you ask? I gave some to He Fengjiao last night as well. Although the Beauty Revitalizing Pill is indeed precious, not everyone can afford it. As for me, I obtained these precious ingredients during my experiences. Ordinary auxiliary materials like this don't cost much to me."
Chen Ruoyue looked at Moe Wenjie and said, "Are you willing to give my mother a Beauty Revitalizing Pill?"
Moe Wenjie chuckled, "Well, what if I also give your father a Blood Nurturing and Circulation Pill? Would you be so moved as to promise to marry me?"
Chen Ruoyue laughed uncontrollably, "I don't mind. As long as Yanzhi doesn't object, who cares about who?!"
Han Yanzhi smiled and said, "I don't have any objections. How about I arrange rooms for you two right now?"
Moe Wenjie covered his forehead upon hearing this, and with a face full of distress, he said, "I'm in over my head! You two aren't playing by the rules; this isn't fun!"
The two women looked at Moe Wenjie's embarrassed expression and burst into laughter.
Moe Wenjie hurriedly stopped them, "Enough, enough! You're not going to stop laughing anytime soon. It's getting late today, and I have something to do tomorrow. Let's go back now. Tonight, I'll accompany Yanzhi to your place and give your parents the pills."
Chen Ruoyue smiled brightly, "We have a deal then! Tomorrow night, let your mother-in-law cook something delicious for you. I'll be waiting at home; see you tomorrow!"
Chen Ruoyue finished speaking and turned to leave the private room.
Han Yanzhi giggled and said, "How about Ruoyue? Should I set up an eight-room for her?"
Moe Wenjie gave her a slap on her pert buttocks, "Don't you see that I was just joking? Do you want to cause trouble? Last night you said you would be obedient, and now you're taking matters into your own hands. Are you getting bold?"
Han Yanzhi pretended to be pitiful and said, "I won't dare anymore in the future."
Moe Wenjie took her hand and led her home. "Tomorrow evening, let's meet with Chen Haonan. If he is truly a honest official, I will gather my forces to help him eliminate the corrupt officials and those who sell their country for personal gain. If he is also a corrupt official, I will have the higher-ups directly intervene, and I'll make sure he has a smooth path ahead."
The two returned to the villa at Bay One, but Qingxia had not come back yet.
Moe Wenjie asked Han Yanzhi to go rest, and he began refining the pills. These specially made pills kept him busy for an entire night.
The next morning, after Moe Wenjie finished his morning exercise by the beach, he returned to the living room, where Qingxia and Han Yanzhi were waiting for him. The three of them had a meal together.
Qingxia then recounted what she had seen and heard at Pang Mingyi's house last night.
Moe Wenjie nodded upon hearing this, "The situation is almost clear. The traitors led by Pang Mingyi, and the corrupt officials headed by Ding Huai Zhong and Cai Jun Li. As for Chen Haonan's involvement in the other side, we'll have the answer tomorrow night. Today, I secretly return to the capital, gather people, and take action tomorrow."
Han Yanzhi suddenly called out, "Wait a moment!"
