C7 Being Made a Fool of

Walking into the office with Ma Rulong, Ye Kai could sense the malice in his gaze.

It was a sensation that made Ye Kai extremely uncomfortable.

"This guy..."

Ye Kai was aware that Ma Rulong had bad intentions, and he found him utterly despicable.

Just then, Ma Rulong gestured for Ye Kai to sit and flashed a hypocritical smile.

"Ye Kai, you're in luck this time. The general manager has big plans for you!" Ma Rulong said with an icy tone.

"Yeah, right!"

Even without the system, Ye Kai could tell Ma Rulong was spouting nothing but lies. There was no way he would fall for that.

Ma Rulong's words were deceitful through and through. As Ye Kai was mulling this over, the voice of the system abruptly filled his ears.

"Temporary mission: Chen Wenli's husband, Ma Kai, will launch a brutal attack on the host. You now have two options. First, confront Ma Kai directly with the help of the system. Second..."

The system's voice hesitated for a moment.

"Endure Ma Kai's difficulties and earn a chance at the Lottery System!"

"Make your choice immediately!"

The system urged with haste.

Ye Kai's eyes sparkled.

"A lottery opportunity?"

This was a tantalizing prospect for him. If he could secure a chance at the Lottery System, Ye Kai was more than willing to make a concession.

After all, opportunities to enter the lottery were rare and not to be missed. Naturally, Ye Kai was eager for it.

He was hopeful for a chance at the draw.

"I'll take option two!"

Ye Kai made his decision without hesitation.

The system fell silent for a while before its voice returned.

"Congratulations, host, for selecting the most advantageous option for yourself. As such, you've been awarded the Lottery System, which you can access after undertaking Ma Kai's task!"

With this news, Ye Kai understood he had no alternative.

In that moment, Ma Rulong abruptly rose to his feet as another man entered the room.

Dressed in a sharp suit, the man's eyes held a cold, haughty glint. His demeanor was unmistakably arrogant.

"It's Ma Kai!"

Standing before Ye Kai was none other than Chen Wenli's husband, Ma Kai.

As the company's general manager, Ma Kai wielded considerable authority within the board of directors. His status and power were extraordinary. He exuded the confidence of someone in a high position, and his presence could impose a significant pressure on those around him.

However, Ye Kai remained indifferent.

He merely gazed at Ma Kai with an icy stare, treating the situation as if it were trivial.

Ma Kai had taken notice of Ye Kai.

In the entire company, it was rare to find someone who dared to cross his wife, Chen Wenli—a woman known to be as fierce as a tigress.

Moreover, since Chen Wenli was Ma Kai's wife, no one dared to provoke her.

Ye Kai was the exception.

Ma Kai was naturally displeased and felt compelled to avenge his wife's honor.

"So, you're Ye Kai?" Ma Kai asked, his tone frosty.

Ye Kai offered a slight smile.

"Indeed, I am Ye Kai," he responded nonchalantly.

Regardless of Ma Kai's thoughts, Ye Kai was aware of his malevolent intentions but remained unbothered.

Having accepted a task from the Lottery System, Ye Kai could not afford to back down.

"Hmm?"

Ma Kai was momentarily taken aback by Ye Kai's composed demeanor.

He had not anticipated Ye Kai's level of calm, which took him completely by surprise.

"A mere employee, so collected? Could it be?"

A sense of incredulity crept into Ma Kai's thoughts.

This simple employee was surprisingly composed. It could only mean...

"Is someone pulling the strings behind this employee?" Ma Kai pondered an astonishing possibility.

But he quickly regained his composure.

"Hehe, young man, I've heard you're quite exceptional. It's a disservice to your talents to remain in a junior position. I'm offering you a promotion right now!" Ma Kai declared, producing a contract.

"Uh!"

Ye Kai was momentarily taken aback.

"A direct promotion?"

He was skeptical of Ma Kai's generosity, suspecting an ulterior motive; otherwise, the offer made no sense.

Ye Kai chuckled coldly.

"Very well, I couldn't possibly refuse!" Ye Kai shot back with indifference.

With that statement, Ma Kai was further dumbfounded.

Facing Ye Kai, he realized he had no upper hand, a revelation that exceeded his expectations.

As the company's general manager, Ma Kai was no slouch in the intelligence department. He quickly devised a strategy to handle Ye Kai.

"Ye Kai, now that I've promoted you, you'll work closely with me from this point forward. How does that sound to you?"

Ma Kai spoke up once more.

Ye Kai dismissed the concern with a nonchalant wave of his hand.

"Absolutely, I can handle it!"

He was well aware of Ma Kai's plot and had mentally prepared for it. After all, forewarned is forearmed. With preparations in place, Ye Kai was unfazed.

"General Manager, please feel free to give your orders," Ye Kai said, his voice tinged with a cold laugh.

Ma Kai let out a hearty laugh.

"I do indeed have a task for you. Ma Rulong, hand him the paperwork!" Ma Kai gestured to Ma Rulong, who promptly produced a document and handed it to Ye Kai with a sardonic air.

Ye Kai accepted the document and examined it closely.

"A bar!"

It was a transfer contract for a bar.

"Correct, the Divine Dragon Bar was initially our company's property. However, the bar's owner has failed to pay the full rent for two years. I'm entrusting you with the task of collecting the overdue rent. Consider it a minor test," Ma Kai explained.

"Using someone else to do one's dirty work..."

Ye Kai instantly grasped the implication.

Ma Kai was clearly employing this tactic to set him up.

It appeared that Ma Kai intended to use the Divine Dragon Bar as a means to strike at Ye Kai.

Realizing this gave Ye Kai a bit of a headache.

He was certainly familiar with the Divine Dragon Bar, a prominent establishment in the city known for its vast space and thriving business.

But the most notorious aspect of the bar was its owner, Mr. Loong.

Rumor had it that Mr. Loong was an exceptionally formidable character, blessed with both a sharp business acumen and formidable fighting skills.

Undoubtedly, Mr. Loong was a person of influence in the city.

Asking Mr. Loong for money was no easy feat, and Ma Kai's icy stare confirmed the malicious intent behind the task.

If Ye Kai refused, he would be handing Ma Kai a pretext to target him. Yet, if he proceeded, it would be tantamount to courting disaster.

It was quite the predicament.

Had it not been for a mission assigned by the Lottery System, Ye Kai would never have considered undertaking such a risky endeavor. But now, he was ready to make his move.

"Okay, Boss Ma, but what kind of perks are you offering if I manage to pull off this task?" Ye Kai asked with a hint of jest.