Chapter 110

Chapter 110: Chapter 109: Following behind Cang Lang, Ye Tianchen, carrying his backpack, walked over, only to find that while Cang Lang went through smoothly, he was stopped by two armed soldiers.

"According to the rules, you are not allowed to bring any items inside. Please put down your backpack and raise your hands. We are going to conduct a

"Hmm, you can leave now," Yang Yi glanced at Cang Lang and said.

Cang Lang gave Ye Tianchen a look, signaling him to not be presumptuous, but of course, Ye Tianchen wouldn’t care about such things.

Ye Tianchen looked around and spotted a water dispenser; he was indeed a bit thirsty. Without considering the presence of the mighty Yang Yi, he walked over to the dispenser, took a paper cup, and helped himself to a drink, gulping it all down.

"Are you Ye Tianchen?" Yang Yi asked after giving Ye Tianchen a look.

"Yes, what instructions does the big official have for me?" Ye Tianchen got himself another cup of water and asked with a smile.

"Don’t you think you’re being too presumptuous? Do you know who I am?" Yang Yi asked in a stern voice.

"Of course I do. An elderly man busy with daily affairs, I sometimes see you on TV. You seem younger than you do on the screen; looks like the makeup artist didn’t do a great job. You should probably change them!"

Ye Tianchen spoke casually without any regard for Yang Yi’s status. If anyone else had seen or heard him, they would have been astounded. Yang Yi was an influential figure; just the thought of him could make ordinary people tremble, and many would go weak at the knees at the sight of him. Yet there was Ye Tianchen, looking totally at ease and unfazed; he really was a bit badass.

"I’ve heard about your deeds; it seems the Ye family has a fine grandson. Ye Yuanshan will be very pleased," Yang Yi said with a smile.

"Whether the old man is pleased or not, I wouldn’t know. All I know is that I’m very happy and want to go home now. If Vice Chairman Yang doesn’t have anything for me, I would prefer to leave," Ye Tianchen said after downing another cup of water and scratching his head.

"Are you that busy? I was hoping to discuss with you the events of your trip to the M country..." Yang Yi thought for a moment before asking.

"A bit!" Ye Tianchen replied unapologetically.

"Alright then, you may leave. I was thinking about discussing a way to promote your father a few ranks; it seems you wouldn’t be interested. I’ll have Cang Lang escort you out," Yang Yi sighed and said.

Ye Tianchen was about to leave after speaking, but when he heard Yang Yi’s remark, he immediately stopped and turned around, still looking rather accusatory as he said, "Now, Vice Chairman Yang, that’s where you’re wrong. How could you not mention such an important matter earlier? I’m very interested. I might not have any other talents, but I’m patriotic and care about the people. This time, I’ve made a significant contribution to the nation, and I ought to be rewarded, right? I don’t need millions; my dad has been a committed official for years, never corrupt or degenerate—it’s time he got promoted!"

In this life, Ye Tianchen’s greatest wish was to see his parents and sister live happily and achieve their dreams. His father Ye Hong had been an official for years, but the Ye family’s decline had offered him little support. In the Eastern bureaucratic system, you couldn’t advance without someone above pulling strings; no matter how good your performance was, it was worthless if the top brass didn’t see it. Although Ye Hong was diligent, he struggled to climb higher. Last time, he managed to become the Party Secretary of H City by exploiting the Qi family’s canceled engagement, but it seemed like climbing any higher would be quite difficult.

"You made a contribution to the nation? How come I don’t know about this?" Yang Yi pretended to be clueless as he asked.

"Really? You don’t have to play games with me, Elder. My contribution was huge. If it weren’t for me, the mission would have never been completed. From the moment I landed in Washington..."

Ye Tianchen talked incessantly, recounting everything that happened from his arrival in Washington to his return and the details of drinking two cups of water in Yang Yi’s office before finally sitting down and chugging another cup.

Yang Yi observed Ye Tianchen and was inwardly astonished. At just twenty years old, Ye Tianchen possessed such skills, and his antics in Washington, almost storming the White House and having Hei Bama invite him for a meal, were quite bold. It was amazing he’d even thought of having Hei Bama invite him to dine. If others knew about this, they would surely be dumbfounded.

"So, can my dad get a triple promotion?" Ye Tianchen looked at Yang Yi and asked.

"Hmm, indeed there’s some minor contribution. I’ll consider it. Go back for now," Yang Yi looked at Ye Tianchen and said.

"Elder, you can’t be kidding around like this, right? Isn’t this just toying with me? No way, you must promise to give my dad a triple promotion first. Otherwise, who would dare do your bidding in the future? I returned from a life-and-death situation and definitely deserve credit as a worthy contributor. You can’t just let down those of us who serve you, right? No wonder Cang Lang always looks so miserable..."

As Ye Tianchen spoke, he mimicked a sympathetic expression for Cang Lang, leaving Yang Yi speechless. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)