Yesterday at the Su family's, Li Qianfan had called Jiao Yin to ask her to come over today.
He hadn't expected her to arrive so early.
And from the frost on her eyebrows, it was clear she had been at the "Ming Yuan" Discotheque for a long time, patiently waiting at the entrance.
Afraid of disturbing Li Qianfan's slumber.
What a thoughtful woman, considering her man.
Seeing Jiao Yin remove her windbreaker hood, Li Qianfan felt a warmth in his heart. He raised his hand, "Mei Nu, come here."
Jiao Yin immediately approached with small steps and bowed, "Master."
Although it had only been a week since Li Qianfan last saw her, Jiao Yin's eyes were red with emotion at finally seeing him, due to her longing for him.
This made Li Qianfan even more touched. He reached out, grabbed her wrist, and gently pulled.
Jiao Yin, carrying the chill of the winter morning, obediently leaned into his embrace.
She trembled, "Master, Mei Nu is cold and might make you uncomfortable."
"Then find a way to make Master comfortable."
Li Qianfan kissed Jiao Yin's ice-cold cheek heavily.
As Jiao Yin was about to respond, Li Qianfan grabbed her neck with his left hand and lifted the blanket with his right, forcing her to lower her head.
"Murong is still here—"
Jiao Yin immediately understood what Li Qianfan wanted her to do.
She shyly started to say, but her mouth was covered.
Murong Mingyuan bit her lip hard and quietly closed the room door.
Last night.
Murong Mingyuan had lain beside him, willing to do anything he wished, yet he hadn't touched her.
But the moment Jiao Yin arrived—
He became impatient.
What did this prove?
Murong Mingyuan felt a strong sense of crisis.
If handled poorly, she might even lose her qualification to be Li Qianfan's servant.
Indeed.
An hour later, when Li Qianfan emerged from the bedroom with a look of satisfaction, and Jiao Yin, with a flushed face and eyes full of spring, he directly asked Jiao Yin in front of Murong Mingyuan, "Mei Nu, do you have confidence in managing this discotheque well?"
*Bang—*
Murong Mingyuan's heart leaped, and she cried out in her mind, "He's kicking me out!"
"What?"
Jiao Yin was stunned.
Then, her heart surged with joy!
She instinctively glanced at Murong Mingyuan.
Jiao Yin's most important tasks currently, besides executing the pregnancy plan, were to infiltrate Sijiu.
After Li Wujiang stepped down, Jiao Yin immediately began her operations.
However, due to many unavoidable reasons, the Dark Net's infiltration of Sijiu was extremely cautious.
The more cautious they were, the slower the infiltration progressed.
If Li Qianfan were to hand over the discotheque to Jiao Yin to manage?
Then—
Jiao Yin could use the discotheque (the night market that Murong Mingyuan had worked hard to build) to deploy her elite forces, effectively launching a legitimate invasion of Sijiu.
"However, I absolutely cannot agree immediately. Otherwise, not only will I offend Murong Mingyuan, but I might also make the little scoundrel think I'm a greedy woman."
While her thoughts raced, Jiao Yin struggled to suppress her inner joy.
She said softly, "Master, Mei Nu is willing to do anything for you. But I have no confidence that I can replace Murong in managing the discotheque for you."
This was a polite refusal.
Murong Mingyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Qianfan's eyes missed neither woman's instinctive reactions!
Why had he been so impatient to cover her mouth the moment Jiao Yin appeared?
It was to put the greatest psychological pressure on Murong Mingyuan, giving her a strong hint that she might be replaced.
After all.
Su Nanyin had confirmed that Murong Mingyuan had been in secret contact with the Dark Net recently.
And Jiao Yin was the third president of the Dark Net responsible for East Earth operations.
Given Murong Mingyuan's status as one of Li Qianfan's "inner circle," she was definitely a key target for Jiao Yin's development.
Murong Mingyuan likely didn't know who the head of the Dark Net in East Earth was.
She would only contact the Dark Net liaison when she realized Jiao Yin might replace her (taking away her hard-earned success).
At this point, the probability of Murong Mingyuan revealing herself would increase exponentially.
Li Qianfan could then inform Su Nanyin to have the Dark Blade take the opportunity to uncover more Dark Net members.
Especially—
When Li Qianfan emerged from the bedroom and asked Jiao Yin if she wanted to be in charge of the discotheque business, the impact on Murong Mingyuan was particularly significant!
However.
Jiao Yin's instinctive reaction made Li Qianfan keenly aware that she didn't seem to know Murong Mingyuan was connected to the Dark Net.
How was this possible!?
Li Qianfan frowned in confusion.
Seeing his frown, Jiao Yin mistakenly thought Li Qianfan was displeased with her polite refusal.
She wanted to say something, but in her haste, she didn't know what to say.
"Let's eat."
Li Qianfan sat on the sofa.
Murong Mingyuan quickly went out and pushed in the dining cart.
The breakfast she had prepared was quite substantial.
"Murong, find a room for Mei Nu to rest properly."
After breakfast, Li Qianfan instructed, "When I call for you later, you can come in. I have something to discuss with you privately."
"Yes."
Murong Mingyuan quietly agreed and then left with Jiao Yin.
After checking the room to ensure there were no listening devices, Li Qianfan went out onto the balcony.
The street below was in the midst of the morning rush hour.
Traffic flowed like a river, exceptionally busy.
Li Qianfan called Su Nanyin.
Su Nanyin sounded as if she had just woken up, her voice lazy, "What is it?"
Li Qianfan got straight to the point, "Are you sure Murong Mingyuan has been in contact with the Dark Net?"
Su Nanyin paused, then retorted with displeasure, "Are you doubting my professional ability?"
Li Qianfan stated even more directly, "The third president of the Dark Net is inside the discotheque."
He then carefully recounted the instinctive reactions of the two women after he had tested them.
After listening, Su Nanyin's tone became serious, "Are you sure Jiao Yin doesn't know about Murong's secret dealings with the Dark Net?"
"I'm at least eighty percent sure."
Li Qianfan said, "Even if I used my toes to think, I could analyze that Murong Mingyuan, being someone close to me, would definitely be under the Dark Net's high scrutiny. Even if the lowest-ranking Dark Net member spoke to Murong on the street, it would be reported to Jiao Yin at every level."
He was right.
Su Nanyin understood what he was implying, "Are you suspecting that the Dark Net personnel interacting with Murong do not fall under Jiao Yin's jurisdiction?"
"That should be it!"
Li Qianfan stated with certainty, "This also proves that another president of the Dark Net is secretly deploying personnel into the territory of Jiao Yin, who is responsible for East Earth operations, to sow discord. Or rather, Jiao Yin is facing a crisis of trust within the Dark Net."
Su Nanyin was silent for a moment, then asked, "And then?"
"We can use Jiao Yin—"
Li Qianfan then carefully explained his preliminary plan to Su Nanyin.
They spoke on the phone for nearly half an hour.
"Alright."
Su Nanyin finally said, "Then let's proceed with the plan. Before you take Jiao Yin away, lay some mines within the Dark Net. Remember, after you take her, you must control her communications. Leave the people under the Third President headless. This way, we can gain greater benefits."
"Understood."
Li Qianfan nodded.
He said in a deep voice, "Guanyin, arrange for reporters to interview me quickly. Regarding the incident last night where Luo Ben was crippled, stir up more trouble. We must strive to prevent any "Bright Ones" from coming to East Earth to make money. Also, urge my Meng Ma to speed up the production of Qianfan No. 1. After I leave, you must pay attention to the Yao family. The Yao family might contact the Shen family and use the inability to import "Bright Ones" to make a big fuss. If you make any mistakes here, I will be very passive out there."
Su Nanyin asked, "Are you telling me how to do my job?"
Li Qianfan—
Only then did he realize he was speaking to Su Nanyin in a commanding tone.
He scratched the back of his head and chuckled sheepishly, "Guanyin, I."
"Hmph, don't you think about who I am?"
Su Nanyin interrupted him, "With me here at home, you can rest assured, 120%."
"Such a good girl."
Li Qianfan casually praised her and, before Su Nanyin could get angry, ended the call.
He returned to the reception area of his office and sat on the sofa. His phone buzzed with a message.
Su Nanyin had sent him evidence of Murong Mingyuan's secret dealings with the owner of the lingerie store.
Since Murong Mingyuan was unwilling to confess her dealings with the Dark Net to Li Qianfan, Li Qianfan decided to confront her directly.
Stirring up trouble!
After reading the evidence, he called Murong Mingyuan.
Soon.
Murong Mingyuan, who had been waiting for his summons at any moment, knocked on the door.
Li Qianfan asked, "Where is Mei Nu?"
Murong Mingyuan replied, "She's resting in the next room."
Li Qianfan nodded and said casually, "Murong Mingyuan, do you know why I want to hand over all the Sijiu business to Mei Nu?"
Standing before the coffee table, Murong Mingyuan said with a somewhat cold tone, "Because she is your woman."
Li Qianfan asked again, "Is that all?"
Murong Mingyuan said again, "Especially since I disappointed you last night in the Luo Ben incident."
Li Qianfan continued to ask, "Is that all?"
Murong Mingyuan—
She looked at Li Qianfan with utter confusion.
Li Qianfan said calmly, "Think carefully about why I want to replace you."
Murong Mingyuan met his gaze for a while before saying softly, "I can't think of a reason."
"Then don't think about it."
Li Qianfan's tone remained as casual as ever, "Go and call Mei Nu."
Murong Mingyuan turned and quickly walked out.
The moment she closed the door, she felt Li Qianfan's gaze on her back, more chilling than a venomous snake.
Jiao Yin, who had only just lain down, quickly put on her slippers and, along with Murong, came to the office upon receiving Li Qianfan's summons.
"Mei Nu, I called you here to prepare you to take over the discotheque and other businesses."
Li Qianfan motioned for Jiao Yin to sit and got straight to the point.
"Master—"
Jiao Yin was stunned.
Murong Mingyuan, standing with her head bowed, suddenly looked up and blurted out, "How dare you have her snatch away the empire I worked so hard to build!?"
"Because you—"
Li Qianfan slammed his phone onto the table and said sternly, "Were dealing with the Dark Net behind my back!"