The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1952: Related to the Chen Family

"So what are you planning to do now, go home or..." Luo Shiqi asked.

"I’ll just make do here for the night, and head back tomorrow morning," Ye Shikai said calmly.

"Alright then, it’s soundproof in here, you can rest inside," Luo Shiqi said softly, then turned and left. He had left home for over two hours, but Chen Yuxin hadn’t called. What she was thinking at the moment was unknown, and Ye Shikai didn’t blame her entirely; he just hoped she’d stop doing such meaningless things.

The private room had a sofa bed, which Ye Shikai unfolded and lay down on. He fell asleep soon after.

After spending a night at Dark Night Bar, Ye Shikai was awoken not by a call from Chen Yuxin, but by Ji Qian...

"Hey, what’s up?" Last night, he had a big fight with Chen Yuxin and drank a lot, not sleeping until two or three in the morning, so he wasn’t awake even at eleven in the morning. If not for the call, he would have kept sleeping.

"Are you still asleep?" Ji Qian’s voice came from the other end of the phone, sounding a bit anxious.

"Cough, cough. Just tell me directly if anything is up; I’m listening," Ye Shikai replied, rubbing his sleepy eyes as he got up from the sofa. His head was still a bit foggy, but his awareness was clear.

"Forget it, it’s a serious matter; let’s talk in person. I’ll send you the address shortly, hurry over," Ji Qian said before hanging up the phone.

"Hello, hello." Ye Shikai felt puzzled. What issue could be so urgent that Ji Qian wanted to see him immediately?

"Hey, are you awake?" At this point, Luo Shiqi also walked in, seeing Ye Shikai just waking up, she quickly poured him some water.

"Yeah, Qian has something urgent; I need to go quickly." Ye Shikai nodded.

"What’s so urgent?" Luo Shiqi asked.

"She didn’t say, but it seems quite urgent. I need to go quickly. Shiqi, thanks for last night, making you come to the bar in the middle of the night." Ye Shikai thanked her.

"It’s nothing. If you have urgent stuff, go then. By the way, you drank a lot last night; should I have someone drive you?"

"Okay."

Ye Shikai hurriedly arrived at the agreed location with Ji Qian, which used to be the base of Netherworld Palace and Moon God Temple in Yanjing. Though it’s now abandoned, it’s at least safe there. Ye Shikai entered, with Moon Guards and Ji Family guards patrolling the perimeter.

"Qian, what’s so urgent?" Ye Shikai asked directly.

"I just received important intel about the worms," Ji Qian said anxiously.

"About the worms, hurry and tell me."

"Yesterday, as Wang Kai’s War God Temple searched for clues, they discovered worms on a cargo ship in South America... it’s the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect," Ji Qian replied.

"Is it?" Ye Shikai was shocked. The HST project had a base in South America before, and they found poisonous insects inside. Now, Wang Kai found the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect on the ship, which could be a sign of the HST project’s revival since George’s death confirmed the person with the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect is the same mastermind behind the HST project.

"Indeed."

"If this is true, the HST project is set to revive, which can’t happen, absolutely can’t." Ye Shikai wouldn’t allow this, as it would lead to countless dangers.

"The key issue isn’t these worms," Ji Qian changed her tone, hesitating as if unable to share something.

"Then what’s the key?"

"Wang Kai investigated that cargo ship, which was heavily disguised, but in reality... it’s a Chen family cargo ship, and most of the goods onboard were also shipped from Chen Group," Ji Qian continued.

"What?" Ye Shikai said in surprise.

"Here’s the intel, see for yourself," Ji Qian handed Ye Shikai a file detailing the cargo ship and its contents.

"These goods belong to the Chen family, and even the ship is under Chen Group’s name."

Ye Shikai found it hard to believe that the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect was discovered on a Chen family cargo ship, which pointed to certain issues, yet he instinctively didn’t want to believe.

"There might be more hidden, even if it’s their ship or goods, it doesn’t necessarily link the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect to the Chen family," Ye Shikai rebutted.

"The Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect originates in the deep mountains of Jiangnan, which is Chen Yaogzu’s place of seclusion; do you still think the Chen family isn’t suspicious?" Ji Qian retorted, leaving Ye Shikai speechless. Indeed, based on the intel, the Chen family seemed deeply entwined, regardless of Ye Shikai’s subjective ideas; these were facts.

"I understand your position and sympathize. Telling you this may put you in a tough spot, but I know you. This is a matter of right and wrong; you won’t be confused," Ji Qian said calmly.

"Don’t worry, I’ll investigate this matter," Ye Shikai eventually calmed down, agreeing with Ji Qian. If it’s an error, it’s no big deal, but if truly related to the Chen family, Ye Shikai wouldn’t do anything foolish.

The Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect, so sinister it’s absent even in the Worm Sect, something this insidious surely wouldn’t exist in a noble family like the Chen family.

... ... ...

After parting ways with Ji Qian, Ye Shikai returned home alone.

"Strange, where did Xin go?" Upon returning home, Ye Shikai noticed Chen Yuxin wasn’t there, she’d gone out. Could she really have gone to Dark Night Bar to confront Luo Shiqi?

"Young master, the family head went to the Group and left word for you. If you return home, please rest for a while; the family head will be back tonight."

"I see." Ye Shikai nodded and gestured for the servant to leave.

Ye Shikai casually walked towards the secret room’s door, his curiosity peaked in Chen Yuxin’s absence.

"Blade Soul, are you still there?"

"Of course, anything you need?"

"Help me break this array," Ye Shikai said. With the Array Map and Blade Soul’s advantage as a spiritual body, he didn’t need to check and understand it himself. Blade Soul could "lend a hand," allowing Ye Shikai to get what he wanted directly. In essence, while Blade Soul lacked physical form, they could assist Ye Shikai in breaking arrays.

"Are you sure you want to break the array?"

"Absolutely." Ye Shikai replied firmly; he wanted to uncover the Chen family’s secret.