C2 Snatch Opportunities!

"That's all in the past. I've come to realize that Mu Yanrou isn't as great as I once thought. If I'm no longer interested, what's the point of holding onto this engagement?"

"Oh? Aren't you concerned that breaking off the engagement might upset her?"

"Whether she's upset or not is none of my concern."

"Hahaha! Excellent! I'll call the Mu family right away and help you cancel your engagement with Mu Yanrou!"

Ye Hongjun was over the moon upon hearing Ye Yufei's decision. His son had finally seen the light after all these years.

Indeed, the Ye family never bowed to anyone's expectations. To the father-son duo of the Ye family, the Mu family was insignificant!

After ending the call, Ye Hongjun's elation lingered for quite some time. When he re-entered the meeting hall, his face was still beaming with joy, a stark contrast to his usual stern demeanor.

At that moment, it was clear to anyone that CEO Ye had stumbled upon something that brought him immense joy.

But...

What could possibly make CEO Ye so elated?

...

Chen Hai, 42, was once the head of Hua Hai Group. His company went bankrupt due to a failed investment, leaving him with a mountain of debt. That was until he met the protagonist, Chu Yuntian, who not only cleared his debts but also provided him with the capital to make a comeback. Grateful for the assistance, Chen Hai was more than willing to work for Chu Yuntian, who owed much of his early success to Chen Hai's efforts.

For someone as capable as Chen Hai, Chu Yuntian couldn't afford to let him slip away, especially knowing his potential and future prospects.

Sitting in the car, Chu Yuntian couldn't help but smile. Chen Hai had yet another role to play; his daughter, Chen Xue, was the female lead of a novel.

However, Chen Xue had not yet met Chu Yuntian through her father, and thus had not fulfilled her role as the female lead.

For Ye Yufei, with his influence in D City, locating a bankrupt CEO was a trivial task.

The car pulled up outside Chen Hai's residence, the once grand house now mortgaged off due to his debts.

The old-style apartment building was the modest place he was currently renting.

He strolled into the building and found apartment 502. Yes, this was the one.

Knocking on the door, he was soon greeted by a soft female voice from within.

"My father has gone out to raise funds. Please come back later if you're here for money."

"Don't worry, I'm not here to collect a debt. Could you call your father and let him know that Ye Yufei from the Ye family is here to discuss a business opportunity with him?"

Ye Yufei allowed himself a slight smile upon hearing the gentle voice, which he presumed belonged to Chen Hai's daughter, Chen Xue.

"System, what happens if I prevent the original female lead from assuming her role?"

If the Host successfully alters the storyline, they will receive a substantial villain reward package.

Chen Xue, upon realizing that Ye Yufei wasn't there to collect debts, didn't rush to open the door. Instead, she peered through the peephole and, seeing a handsome young man, her worries dissipated.

How could someone with such a handsome and benevolent appearance be a bad person?

As the door swung open, Chen Xue's youthful and innocent face came into view.

With her fair skin and delicate features, Chen Xue, who had just turned eighteen and was a senior in high school, was at home because it was Sunday.

"I'm not sure what to say. You should speak to my father directly."

Chen Xue then retrieved her phone, found her father's contact, and handed it to Ye Yufei.

He accepted the phone, dialed the number, and soon Chen Hai's voice was on the line.

"Is my daughter being approached by debt collectors again? Tell them I've found a way to raise the money. Next month, I'll definitely settle everything."

"Uncle Chen, hello. I'm not here about the debt. My name is Ye Yufei, and I'm interested in discussing a business deal with you, one that could alleviate your financial distress."

Chen Hai was momentarily baffled by the familiar voice on the other end.

Ye Yufei...

Why did that voice sound so familiar?

"Don't you recognize me? I'm Ye Yufei, the Young Master of the Ye family from D City. Now you know who I am, right?"

"You're Ye Yufei! If you have a problem, take it up with me—leave my daughter out of it!"

Chen Hai's face drained of color as he realized the name belonged to Ye Yufei.

The infamous tales of D City's most notorious playboy flooded his mind, along with the chilling fact that this man had called his daughter. A dreadful notion swiftly took over his thoughts.

"What, do you see me as some kind of monster? Relax, your daughter is perfectly safe. I'm at your place; you'd better come home quickly."

Ye Yufei ended the call abruptly.

Had he really been such a scoundrel before? Why did everyone seem to fear him?

Handing the phone back to Chen Xue, Ye Yufei surveyed the house before him. The building was decrepit, the furniture worn, and the walls tinged with yellow.

"Must be quite an adjustment, living here," he remarked, turning to Chen Xue, who stood nearby, visibly shaken.

"It was hard to get used to at first, but after a while, it didn't seem so bad," Chen Xue responded quickly, upon hearing Ye Yufei's comment.

Ye Yufei couldn't help but smile wryly. It's easy to go from modesty to luxury, but the reverse is a challenge. He doubted that Chen Xue had truly grown accustomed to such poverty so quickly—doubtless, she didn't believe it herself.

As Ye Yufei was about to continue the conversation, an urgent knocking interrupted them. Chen Xue, thinking it might be her father, rushed to open the door. To her surprise, she was met by a bald, middle-aged man in a black suit, flanked by two tattooed men in black.

"Chen Xue, where's your dad? He promised to pay back the money today," the man in the suit demanded coldly.

"My father... he's out trying to gather the funds. He should be back any moment now," Chen Xue stammered, stepping back as fear crept into her voice.

"Out raising money? I'd wager he's skipped town and left you here to settle his debts," sneered one of the men in black, grinning maliciously.

Upon hearing the remark, the other two men in black burst into raucous laughter, and even the man with the scar let slip a lascivious, wicked grin.

Chen Xue was clearly terrified by their words, her body beginning to quiver ever so slightly.

"Could you keep it down? Aren't you aware that I'm here?" Ye Yufei, who had been sipping water, abruptly set his cup aside and turned with a cold voice to address the four individuals at the door.