Chapter 640 Dealing With Trouble and Making Money
Ye Mu'en hung up the phone after showering. He hadn't called his wife all day.
"Asleep already?"
"Mmm—Mu'en! Is everything okay over there?"
"It's fine, just calling to let you know I'm safe. Go back to sleep."
"Let's talk a bit longer. How long until you'll be home?"
Ye Mu'en rolled over, turned off the light, and closed his eyes as they chatted.
"It'll probably be a while. Things are more troublesome than I expected."
"The time doesn't matter as long as you're safe. Oh, and I have some news for you."
"What news? Are you keeping secrets from me now?"
"Of course. I've only been keeping this secret for less than ten hours."
"Alright, let's hear it."
"You're going to be a father."
Ye Mu'en sat up abruptly, surprise mingled with overwhelming joy.
"Pregnant!"
"Mmm, I found out today when I went to see Shenge at the hospital. I smelled the food Mom sent and felt nauseous. Turns out I'm over two months along. I hadn't noticed."
"Okay, that's wonderful. You need to stay home and don't run around. Make sure someone accompanies you when you go out. And ask Zhen Yi what to eat; she has a lot of experience.
No, I need to call Zhen Yi and give her instructions. And you should move in with Shenge for easier care."
Qu Huanhuan smiled, listening to his nagging over the phone. Being cared for felt so good.
"Mom already sent me to Shenge's place. Zhen Yi knows and said she'll be in charge of my meals every day. Mom and Dad are almost as happy as you are, they practically don't want me to walk."
Ye Mu'en breathed a sigh of relief. His family was much more capable than he was.
"You mentioned feeling nauseous earlier, is it severe?"
"Mmm, I don't want to eat meat, only fruit. Mom said it'll definitely be a girl."
"Hahahaha, great, a girl is wonderful. Our girls are always doted on."
"I know, so I'm really looking forward to having a daughter this time."
"You've worked hard, and it'll disrupt your schooling plans again."
Qu Huanhuan touched her belly, a look of happiness on her face.
"School can't compare to having a child. You're over thirty and finally having a baby, you must be excited. So, I'll focus on having your children first before thinking about anything else."
Ye Mu'en rubbed his face. Ugh, being over thirty was a sensitive topic.
"Thank you, my wife. We don't need many children, one is enough."
"Meng Kong Country isn't like our country where you can only have one. While we're abroad, let's have a few more to make the house livelier."
"Okay, I'll listen to you. But prioritize your health."
Afraid of disturbing his wife's sleep, Ye Mu'en ended the call first. Lying in bed, he had no desire to sleep. He was going to be a father. This was the second pleasant surprise since transmigrating into this world.
Now that his sister had recovered, and he was going to have a child, his life was complete. He was even more eager to finish his business here and return home.
Tuobahai Cheng watched the heavily damaged freighter, sitting on the stone steps and chain-smoking. Now, with the cargo inside, he had lost tens of millions.
"Dad, who do you think did this?"
"Hmph, who else but the Wanqi family? They are the only ones in Peng Country who want us gone the most."
"Aren't we going to retaliate?"
"We have to go all out this time. They have the army, I have people and weapons. If we fight, it's uncertain who will win or lose. Oh, if we can convince Ye Mu'en to help, we'll definitely win. He's a very famous general."
Thinking of Ye Mu'en made him angry. Tuobajiang was so discouraged he didn't want to talk about him anymore.
"By the way, how did your meeting with him go?"
"Don't mention it. You can go ask him yourself from now on."
Despite his anger, Tuobajiang agreed with his father's decision. After all, a general from a major country's strength was undeniable.
Tuobahai Cheng brushed the dust off his head. It was obvious the other party didn't think highly of him. As long as he could help him take over all of Peng Country, he didn't even care about marrying his daughter.
"I'll go ask him tomorrow. We must recover this loss from the Wanqi family."
The next day, the entire Peng Country sounded the alarm. Three major fires overnight, killing more than a dozen people, necessitated a thorough investigation.
Tuobahai Cheng sat in the lobby of the Moqi Hotel early in the morning. He arrived early but couldn't disturb the person upstairs too early.
It wasn't until nine-thirty that he received notification that room service had been ordered. He straightened his jacket and went upstairs.
Ye Mu'en had just received news that his brother-in-law was coming. The two of them had planned to use Tuobahai Cheng to get rid of the people in the Wanqi family who knew their secrets. As for the rest, it was none of their business.
So, when he saw Tuobahai Cheng, he politely invited him in.
"Mr. Ye, I've heard so much about you. I apologize for this unannounced visit."
"You're too kind. I was busy yesterday and had to refuse your invitation, please don't take offense."
"No offense, no offense. I'm here to ask for your help, Mr. Ye. After this is done, I'm willing to offer one hundred million as a reward."
Ye Mu'en raised an eyebrow. One hundred million at the start. Converted to domestic currency, that's five times that amount. He truly was the richest man in Peng Country.
"Tell me about it first. After all, not all favors can be granted."
"Yes, yes. I admire your leadership abilities, Mr. Ye, and I want you to help me fight the Wanqi family."
"Hehehehe, Mr. Tuoba, you make fighting sound as simple as having a drink. If I recall correctly, the Wanqi family is the highest ruling family in Peng Country. Are you asking me to fight an entire country? That's a bit too high an opinion of me."
At this moment, breakfast was served. Ye Mu'en ate while listening to the person next to him try to persuade him.
"They only have the imperial status to bully people. I've been fighting them for years and suffered heavy losses. Last night, they destroyed eight of my freighters. Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents, so now we must fight to the death."
"I'm only good at leading troops. In terms of political struggle, only my brother-in-law has that ability. Moreover, gaining actual control of a country isn't just about war; it requires a sharp mind."
Tuobahai Cheng tensed up and asked with anticipation.
"Mr. Ye, can you invite Mr. Zi? I heard he resigned to treat his wife, which is a shame."
"Why would it be a shame? My sister is more important than anything."
"Yes, yes, I misspoke."
These people were something else, giving up something that others would fight tooth and nail for, just for a woman, and now they couldn't even mention it.
"Mr. Ye, do you think it's possible to invite him? If Mr. Zi is willing to help, I'm willing to increase the offer by threefold."
Huh, Zi Yisheng was worth more. Three times more than him.
"This... I'll have to ask to know."
"Certainly, certainly. I'll wait here for your reply. If there's anything unsatisfactory, we can discuss it on the spot."
Zi Yisheng, who was waiting for his visa, smiled when he received the call. It seemed this time he could not only help his wife deal with her troubles but also earn a considerable sum of private savings for her.
"The amount isn't enough. I'm very short on money right now. Also, I need to bring some people I use conveniently. Their expenses should also be covered by him."
"Okay, I understand."