The Best Brother

"Understood, rest assured, I will definitely keep it confidential." Upon hearing this, Gu Jia stood up and smiled. "When a public figure gets involved in such a scandal, the news spreads fast. A bunch of reporters came to the station entrance first thing this morning to block the way. I won't bother you any longer; I'm heading back to the bureau to handle this."

"Thank you for your hard work, Captain Gu. Let me see you out." Ye Chen hurriedly stood up to escort him.

Gu Jia smiled and said, "No need to see me out. In the future, if anyone without eyes tries to cause you trouble, just call me. In Magic City, I still have some pull."

"Alright, thank you, Captain Gu." Ye Chen thanked him quickly.

Once Gu Jia left.

Ye Chen hurriedly shoved the silk banner into the cabinet to hide it; he couldn't let Su Ningwei see it.

Otherwise, Su Ningwei would definitely let her imagination run wild, and she shouldn't have too many worries while recovering from childbirth.

Fortunately, Su Ningwei was in her postpartum recovery period and mostly stayed on the second floor, so she likely wouldn't discover it.

Since Gu Jia had brought so much fruit, there would be no need to buy any for the next two days.

After receiving the transfer from Li Juan, Ye Chen wore a helpless expression.

Fine, he would accept it for now to put Li Juan's mind at ease, and he would transfer the two hundred thousand back to her in a couple of days.

That afternoon.

The incident involving Gao Zuo soliciting prostitutes was fully exposed online.

It caused a massive uproar on the internet, and his reputation collapsed completely.

Many victims also bravely stepped forward to identify Gao Zuo's criminal acts.

Faced with ironclad evidence.

The die-hard fans who were still arguing on Gao Zuo's behalf instantly had their faces slapped red; this had simply crossed their bottom line, so they left the fandom one after another and began cursing and turning against him.

A mountain of dirt on Gao Zuo was also continuously dug up.

Even the Gao Family's business plummeted, and after being anonymously reported by concerned netizens for tax evasion, it was directly placed under investigation.

Relying on his solicitation of prostitutes and the smear campaign against Ye Chen, Gao Zuo reached fourth place on the trending list for the first time in his life, getting cursed at relentlessly.

The top three spots, of course, were still related to positive reports about Ye Chen.

Trending #1: The Magic City Public Security Bureau reposted the debunking video, naming and praising Ye Chen for his act of courage.

Trending #2: The full uncut recording of Ye Chen's livestream.

Trending #3: Who exactly are Ye Chen's wife and children?

Ye Chen was very satisfied with these results and settled down to take care of his wife and children.

When he had free time.

He would write new songs;

He would tinker with musical instruments;

He would screen baby products, look for suitable testing agencies, and scout for the right people to handle this sector.

His days were fulfilling and happy.

Time flew by, and a week passed.

Because of soliciting prostitutes, gathering a crowd for promiscuity, and sexual assault, Gao Zuo was sentenced to 16 years in prison for multiple crimes, where he would be busy working in the prison workshop.

After applying for the copyright for the song A Man Should Be Self-Reliant, Ye Chen recorded a video and sent it to Ke An, planning to release it along with three other songs.

Today was Friday.

Just as he was about to have dinner.

Ye Chen received a call from Ye Yao.

"Brother, I'm already at the train station waiting for my ride. I'll arrive in Magic City around 8:30." Ye Yao said excitedly on the other end of the line.

Ye Chen tilted his head to hold the phone, picking up food for Su Ningwei while replying, "Alright, I'll come to the station to pick you up then. Since you're taking the train at this hour, have you had dinner?"

"I'll just buy a cup of instant noodles to eat later. You don't need to come pick me up. Which residential complex are you staying in? I'll just take a taxi myself." Ye Yao didn't want to add to Ye Chen's burden, thinking about how he had to take care of Su Ningwei and the three babies; she was here to help, after all.

Ye Chen replied, "It's not safe for a girl like you to travel alone late at night. By 8:30, the babies will be asleep, so it won't affect me coming to get you."

"Alright then. The train is pulling into the station, I'll stop talking now. Let's chat when we meet." Ye Yao hung up the phone and headed into the station, carrying her bags.

At 8:20 PM.

Ye Chen had already driven to the train station.

After parking the car.

Ye Chen put on a hat and mask and went to the exit to wait.

After waiting for about ten minutes.

Ye Chen spotted a tall, beautiful figure in the crowd, looking exceptionally striking and eye-catching.

This person was none other than Ye Yao.

It had to be said that the Ye family's genes were excellent.

Ye Yao had fair, clear skin, bright eyes, and pearly white teeth; her every glance was radiant. She wore her dark, glossy hair in a high ponytail, dressed in denim overalls and white sneakers, standing tall and graceful.

A youthful, lively aura wafted from her.

Ye Chen waved at Ye Yao. "Yao Yao, over here."

"Brother!" Ye Yao's eyes curved into crescents. Dragging her suitcase with one hand and carrying several large bags in the other, she ran happily toward Ye Chen.

Seeing Ye Yao laden with so many bags, Ye Chen hurried forward to help her take the items and the suitcase.

"Why did you bring so much stuff?" Ye Chen asked.

Ye Yao replied with a smile, "Of course, it's gifts for my sister-in-law and the three babies! Let's go, I can't wait anymore."

Ye Chen led Ye Yao to the car.

"Wow, Brother, this car is so cool! It must be very expensive, right?" Ye Yao touched the leather seats inside, saying excitedly, "This is my first time riding in such an expensive car. Have you really become a big star and struck it rich?"

"I wouldn't call myself a big star yet, but we truly won't be short on money from now on. Once you graduate, I'll buy you a car too. You just focus on your studies and paint whatever you want; don't worry about money," Ye Chen replied with a smile.

Ye Yao had been sensible and well-behaved since she was little. Whenever she had pocket money, she would always share half with Ye Chen, and they would spend it together.

Over the years, due to their family situation, Ye Yao had suffered quite a bit.

Now that Ye Chen had money, he naturally wanted to spoil his younger sister.

Ye Yao's eyes lit up. "Brother, you're too good to me. You're the best, the absolute best brother in the world."

"Alright, stop buttering me up. Go ahead and buy that computer and drawing tablet you wanted; I'll reimburse you." In a pleasant mood, Ye Chen stepped on the gas and drove toward home.

Perhaps this was the greatest joy of making money—being able to buy whatever you want.

The car wove through the bustling, neon-lit night.

It drove into the Tomson Supreme residential complex.

"Wow, my sister-in-law really is a star. To think she bought a house in Tomson Supreme! I've never even been inside a complex like this before," Ye Yao said, her eyes filled with shock.

Then, Ye Yao tugged at her own denim jeans, which cost only a few dozen yuan, and said with deep concern, "Brother, won't your wife think I'm dressed shabbily? Won't I embarrass you looking like this?"

Tomson Supreme was a top-tier residential complex in the entire country, especially given its location in the heart of the Magic City.

"No, your sister-in-law isn't that kind of person. Besides, I'm the one who bought this house. But now that we have money, you can buy whatever clothes you like; there's no need to dress too shabbily," Ye Chen replied.

In art school, people who looked down on the poor were everywhere, and even the teachers were no exception.

Ye Chen naturally didn't want his own sister, Ye Yao, to be wronged.

"Wait, you bought the house? Brother, are you that rich now?" Ye Yao was shocked once again.

Truly, someone with real ability could make a fortune in any industry.

Ye Chen smiled and replied, "It's not that much, just enough for our family to live without worry for the rest of our lives. Next time we go back, I'll buy a villa in Mountain City for Mom and Dad to retire in."

"Wow, Brother, you're amazing." The look in Ye Yao's eyes as she gazed at Ye Chen was full of admiration.