A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)
Chapter 786 A True Man!

Lei San and his family's arrival swept past them like a violent storm.

The entire Ye family fell silent, and only the cold wind was audible.

A man's name was everything.

After all, Lei San's reputation preceded him.

Ji Yi-Hai was the government leader of Jingzhou, while Lei San was the leader of Jingzhou's corporate circle.

More importantly, Lei San had been in control of Jingzhou for decades, and the Lei family was a prestigious family.

Considering his background, Ji Yi-Hai couldn't compare to Lei San.

After all, Ji Yi-Hai had only been transferred to Jingzhou for less than three years.

How could he compare to Lei San in terms of reputation?

Also, Lei San was the first person Ji Yi-Hai visited when he first arrived in Jingzhou.

Since Ji Yi-Hai was new to the territory, he had to rely on Lei San a lot.

That was how reputable Lei San was.

So his arrival undoubtedly caused an explosion among the people.

Everyone in the Ye family got anxious.

Before they even had the time to consider who Lei San was visiting, everyone hurried over to welcome him anxiously as they trembled. "Come! Let's go welcome Master Lei! Hurry up," said Ye Ya's wife as she scrambled to rush over.

Ye Tian and the others naturally hurried over too in huge strides.

Even Old Master Ye wanted to get up and go out.

Dad, don't go. You are getting on your age, so just stay put here," said Ye Xi-Lan. She was the only person in the family who kept her cool. After all, she moved to Jianghai after she got married, so even though she had heard of Lei San, she wasn't as fearful as Ye Tian and Ye Ya. Ye Xi-Mei was brimming with anxiety too. She got up and wanted to go out and receive them.

But Lu Wen-Jing pulled her back.

"Auntie Xi-Mei, you don't have to go. Since you are Fan's mother, he's the one who has to greet you first, so just stay here," chuckled Lu Wen-Jing. "Jingjing, be careful what you say. Master Lei is no ordinary person. How can we expect him to greet us first?" said Ye Xi-Mei with her face pale the moment she heard Lu Wen-Jing. After all, if Master Lei heard her, he might get angry.

Ye Tian and Ye Ya had already gone out to welcome him.

Even Shen Bi-Chen, Qin Feng, and the other government officials went over to ask after him one after another.

"Hello, Master Lei!"

"Master Lei, happy new year!"

"Happy new year, Master Lei!"

In an instant, all the guests turned to wish Lei San a happy new year in unison.

Their reverent voices merged and echoed through the halls.

The sight was so grand that it seemed as though they were there to welcome a newly crowned emperor!

Ye Jian and the others looked at Lei San with their eyes burning as envy and excitement brimmed from their hearts.

Even his name alone was revered.

Lei San didn't say a word to them.

Despite this, everyone in the Ye residence scrambled over to greet him.

Who else could compare to him in Jingzhou in terms of reputation and status?

"That's what a true man is like!" sighed Ye Jian deeply.

Lei San unexpectedly turned a deaf ear to their well wishes.

Instead, he shocked Ye Tian and Ye Ya by pushing them aside and walked straight into the courtyard.

Lei San and his family halted before Ye Fan.

Then a powerful voice rang through the air.

"Mr Chu, I, Lei San, am here with my family to wish you a happy new year! In this new year, I hope your family is blessed with harmony. Also, I wish you success in your career, and may your power spread far and wide!" said Lei San as he bowed.

Lei Ao-Ting and his mother stepped forward to give Ye Fan their well wishes for the new year.

In an instant, everyone fell silent.

Ye Tian was completely petrified.

Ye Ya's face trembled hard.

Ye Ya's wife and the others stared dead straight in shock.

"Is Master Lei here to see him too? How can that be? He is a useless abandoned son and a live-in husband. How can he deserve this respect from him?" thought Ye Tian resentfully in his heart with his eyes bloodshot.

Even Shen Bi-Chen and the rest of their guests were astonished.

They couldn't believe that Lei San would ignore them and wish a youngster like Ye Fan a happy new year.

Did that mean out of all these people present, none of them could compare to the youth, Ye Fan?

In an instant, all eyes turned to the courtyard to look at the man who was quietly drinking tea.

Many of them were curious who on earth the young man really was.

The richest man in Jingzhou, the city mayor, and Lei San all came to visit him for the holiday.

"Heavens! Who on earth is he?" asked Shen Bi-Chen in surprise with his face pale and body trembling.

He was terrified. After all, Shen Bi-Chen had already offended Ye Fan.

Since the damage was done, Shen Bi-Chen couldn't help feeling scared.

He asked Ye Tian deeply with a trembling voice, "County Mayor Ye, didn't you...you say he is just a live-in husband? But...but look at what's going on here..."

Shen Bi-Chen was so frightened that he couldn't talk straight.

But how could Ye Tian answer his question?

"Thank you," said Ye Fan as he nodded after Lei San wished him a good year to come, "Secretary Ji is here too. Were you the one who planned it?"

Lei San chuckled and replied, "Mr Chu, I didn't purposely divulge your address to him. Since you were in Jingzhou, he really wanted to meet you. He looked me up several times, trying to get a hold of you. In the end, I gave in."

"That's right, Mr Chu. I was the one who insisted on coming. Master Lei only gave me the address after I kept harassing him.

I was the one who decided to come here, so please don't blame Master Lei," explained Ji Yi-Hai as he walked over.

Ye Fan laughed gently and said, "It's okay. On account of Secretary Ji, I won't blame you for divulging my address. Now that you are already here, please take a seat.

You must stay for lunch."

"Then what about the jade?" asked Lei San quizzically.

Ye Fan waved his hand said, "No hurry. Let's wait till everyone's here."

"Haha! Okay then! But before I sit down, I should greet your mother. Where is she?" asked Lei San again.

"She's inside the house. Go on," said Ye Fan as he pointed before him. Lei San, Ji Yi-Hai, and the others all went in.