Wu Jin, to be precise, was not from the Wu family in the capital.
He hailed from a minor branch family that had once split off from the capital's Wu family, but it was through his astonishing abilities and personal charisma that he became a truly significant figure.
These were Shangguan Yun's exact words.
As for just how significant a figure, the fellow had mumbled and hadn't elaborated, but Ye Cangtian had managed to guess a few things.
Wu Jin had just mentioned that this apartment was a gift to Old Master Xu!
What did that signify?
It meant this person's status was even higher than Old Master Xu's!
There was another point: the bodyguards by his side were undoubtedly true experts.
Even when Wu Jin had come over to shake hands earlier, Ye Cangtian had distinctly felt the bodyguard's aura lock onto him.
Ye Cangtian sighed with emotion, "It seems the residents of this complex are indeed not ordinary people!"
"I told you so long ago, you just didn't believe me!"
Shangguan Yun rolled his eyes.
...
When Ye Cangtian and Shangguan Yun returned to the company building, they found a luxury car parked at the company entrance.
In front of the security booth, a man dressed in a gentlemanly fashion was speaking with Murong Yu.
Although they were quite a distance away, Ye Cangtian could tell that the two seemed to be having a dispute!
"Another one! This time it shouldn't be a fiancé, right?"
Ye Cangtian curled his lips and walked directly towards them.
After all, Murong Yu was someone from his company. For this company, Tang Xinwan had not only invested a considerable amount of money but also put in a lot of effort.
If these annoying guys kept coming to harass her every few days, what if the young lady got so upset that she resigned on the spot?
He rolled up his sleeves, ready to teach these young masters a lesson.
Shangguan Yun, who was beside him, found the man speaking with Murong Yu somewhat familiar. Just as he was about to remind him, he saw Ye Cangtian already charging forward.
At the security booth.
Murong Yu said coldly with a displeased expression, "I've told you, I won't go back, and I certainly won't agree to become your bargaining chip."
"Xiao Yu, why are you still so stubborn! Aren't we doing this for your own good..."
The gentlemanly man was saying with a wry smile.
Suddenly, a cold sneer was heard, "Why are you young masters so deserving of a beating? It seems if we don't give you a lesson, you'll never learn!"
The gentlemanly man frowned and was turning around.
However, a fist directly smashed towards him.
"Bang!"
The gentlemanly man stumbled back from the punch, almost losing his balance. He clutched his face, his entire cheek instantly swelling up.
Ye Cangtian grinned, just about to utter some harsh words, when he saw Murong Yu rush forward anxiously.
"Brother! Are you okay? Ye Cangtian, why did you hit him?"
"This, he... he is your brother?"
Ye Cangtian was stunned!
Weren't you arguing? I thought it was another young master coming to bother you!
Murong Yu glared at him angrily, helped the gentlemanly man, and asked with concern, "Brother, are you alright? Do you want to go to the hospital?"
"No need. Who is this person!" The gentlemanly man touched his cheek, gasping in pain.
"He, he's just a scoundrel!" Murong Yu snorted.
"A misunderstanding. I thought he was like that young master surnamed Shang, coming to pester you!"
Ye Cangtian gave an awkward smile, "It was a misunderstanding. My apologies for being a bit heavy-handed just now!"
Hearing this, the gentlemanly man's expression improved slightly, but he still frowned and looked at Murong Yu.
"Xiao Yu, it's one thing you don't return to the family, but why are you associating with just anyone! Sigh..."
"Brother, I know you all mean well, but you really don't understand what I truly need or what I truly like!"
Murong Yu looked a little crestfallen.
Soon, she took a deep breath and said, "Brother, please go back! I won't go back now."
"You! Sigh..."
The gentlemanly man sighed, said no more, and turned to get into his car.
After the other man left, seeing Murong Yu lost in thought, Ye Cangtian approached her with an embarrassed smile.
"I'm sorry about just now, I really didn't know he was your brother!"
However, Murong Yu ignored him completely and turned back into the company building.
Ye Cangtian gave a helpless wry smile. This situation, would this girl resent him so much that she'd resign to Tang Xinwan tomorrow?
If that happened, wouldn't Tang Xinwan scold him?
Shangguan Yun on the side looked a bit gloating.
Ye Cangtian couldn't help but frown, "You must know the person from just now, right? Why didn't you remind me?"
"I was just about to remind you, but I didn't expect you to rush over so quickly!"
Shangguan Yun spread his hands, as if to say this matter had nothing to do with him.
He said with a sly grin, "You rushed over so fast, anyone would think you were fighting for your girlfriend!"
"Get lost!"
Ye Cangtian rolled his eyes, finding this guy annoying!
Just then, a man in a suit and sunglasses walked over from a distance.
"Mr. Ye, our boss wants to see you!"
"Your boss?"
Ye Cangtian glanced at the other person and soon saw a Rolls-Royce Phantom parked across the road.
He found it somewhat strange, who was sitting in the car!
However, since the other party knew his name, they were indeed looking for him.
After some thought, he nodded and followed.
A moment later.
Ye Cangtian sat inside the Rolls-Royce Phantom. There was only one middle-aged man in the car, about fifty years old.
"Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Murong Hai, and I am Murong Yu's father!"
"Uh, I hit your son just now, are you here to hold me accountable?" Ye Cangtian felt a bit awkward.
Murong Hai chuckled, "Who in the capital circle doesn't know that you, Ye Cangtian, are not to be trifled with? Our Murong family cannot compare to the Yuwen family. If my son gets hit, then he gets hit!"
Ye Cangtian was taken aback, "Then why are you looking for me?"
Murong Hai sighed helplessly, "My daughter works at your company, and I hope you can be more tolerant in the future. My daughter has been stubborn since she was young, and I hope she doesn't offend you!"
"She's just a young girl, why would I argue with her," Ye Cangtian smiled and shook his head.
This father and daughter pair were quite interesting.
Although he didn't know the specifics of the situation, he had a general idea and could see that this middle-aged man cared quite a bit for his daughter.
Murong Hai did not seem to treat Ye Cangtian as an outsider, and began to chat incessantly.
Murong Yu had a high talent for business from a young age, but unfortunately, due to her gender, she was destined not to lead the family business in the future. There were many old conservatives in the family who wanted Murong Yu to marry out.
Coincidentally, the Shang family proposed marriage, intending to form a marital alliance with the Murong family to counter the ambitious Yuwen family. This perfectly suited the ideas of those family conservatives.
Ye Cangtian said speechlessly, "You still care about your daughter a lot, don't you? Are you really willing?"
"Although I am the head of the family, a large family is not as simple as you imagine. Many things need to be considered."
Murong Hai's tone revealed some helplessness.
Ye Cangtian sneered dismissively, "If you can't even protect your own daughter, what's the use of being the head of the family?"
Murong Hai gave a wry smile. Some things were not that simple, but of course, he didn't need to explain.
He simply looked up at Ye Cangtian and continued, "Actually, regarding the matter of the Shang family's young master today, I have to thank you. The Shang family should not dare to harass my daughter again!"