At the Zhang family courtyard.

After listening to Zhang Jingshan recount the contract termination incident and the current fake liquor scandal sweeping the internet, former secretary Zhang Weimin's face took on an unprecedentedly grave expression.

Previously, he had assumed that Ye Chen's claims of being skilled in fate and physiognomy were somewhat exaggerated. Perhaps there was some truth to it, but surely not to the point of infallibility.

Last night, Ye Chen's warning to investigate had been more of a precautionary measure—better safe than sorry.

But now...

After hearing Zhang Jingshan's phone call, Zhang Weimin could no longer maintain his composure.

Could it all be a coincidence? Or did Ye Chen already know the shady dealings of Lanyang Distillery?

"Grandpa, what do you think? If he had known about the misconduct at Lanyang Distillery, would someone like him stay silent and not report it?" Zhang Jingshan asked.

"Uh..." Zhang Weimin was momentarily stunned.

Thinking back to the Maple Leaf Hotel incident, even though Ye Chen hadn't admitted it, and the inspection team didn't continue pursuing the mysterious informant who provided detailed evidence, Zhang Weimin was confident that the person Jiang Wenrui referred to as the informant was none other than Ye Chen!

In that situation, Ye Chen had stepped forward to help the inspection team dismantle a heinously evil gang. If he knew about the fraudulent activities at Lanyang Distillery, how could he stand by and watch as counterfeit liquor claimed lives?

In Zhang Weimin's eyes, it was still uncertain whether Ye Chen was truly a good person. After all, demons often hide in the deepest recesses of the soul. But he was certain about one thing: Ye Chen had a strong sense of justice. Otherwise, why would he have stepped forward to support the crackdown on crime?

However...

This time, Zhang Weimin was mistaken.

Ye Chen's decision to provide evidence to the inspection team was out of personal revenge. All he did was accelerate the collapse of Sun Tianqi's faction, without altering the overall outcome.

But when it came to Lanyang Distillery, he dared not intervene to change the result. It wasn't that he was indifferent to the lives at stake, but he feared the overwhelming power of the butterfly effect—one so strong that even he couldn't control it.

He was just an ordinary person now. At most, he was an ordinary man reborn into the past, with the sole advantage of retaining memories of the next sixty years.

While he didn't mind playing the savior and helping others, he feared the backlash. He didn't believe that heaven had granted him this second chance just to make him a savior.

People die every moment of every day. How many could he save? How many would he even have the chance to save?

Take the Zhang family's tragic fate in the previous life, for instance. If he hadn't happened to run into Zhang Jingshan at the antique market this time around, he wouldn't have been able to change their fate, nor would he have even thought to try.

So in this life, his goal was simple: protect the people around him, make up for the regrets of his past life, and use his knowledge of the next sixty years to build an era and a business empire of his own.

Was that selfish?

Perhaps.

But Ye Chen knew that with his current capabilities, he was far from being able to save the world or care for the masses.

"Grandpa, now isn't the time to discuss that. What we need to worry about right now is Zhang Xingguo!"

Seeing Zhang Weimin remain frozen in thought, Zhang Jingshan hurriedly urged, "While I don't wish him well, I don't want him to suffer either. Since I've known Ye Chen, all of his warnings have come true without exception. Last night, he said Kong Liqun's features indicated betrayal, predicting that the man would harm his benefactor for personal gain. I'm certain he wasn't speaking lightly!"

"Now, I'm more convinced than ever that Kong Liqun is up to something shady behind the scenes, and Yong'an Construction Company definitely has problems! So Grandpa, you must call and warn him to be vigilant—extremely vigilant. And not just that, act fast! If something does go wrong at Yong'an Construction and it explodes, even the gods won't be able to save Zhang Xingguo or our Zhang family!"

Zhang Jingshan's tone betrayed his genuine panic. Ye Chen's near-perfect string of predictions left no room for him to entertain a sliver of doubt. At this point, if Ye Chen claimed the world would end tomorrow, he would believe it without question.

"Alright, I'll call your father right away!"

Zhang Weimin didn't dare hesitate anymore. On this matter, the grandfather and grandson were fully aligned.

After ending the call with the old man, Zhang Jingshan hurriedly dialed Ye Chen.

At that moment, Ye Chen had just parked his G-Class Mercedes and was about to pick up some groceries, planning to cook a gourmet meal for his wife and daughter after they returned from school and work.

Suddenly, his phone rang.

"What is it?"

Answering the call, Ye Chen asked with a smile.

"Brother Ye, there's been an incident at Lanyang Distillery! Their liquor was found to be blended with industrial alcohol, causing the deaths of nine people—and that's just the confirmed numbers so far! Not only has the distillery been shut down and placed under police investigation, but even the internet companies and influencers promoting their products are in trouble!" Zhang Jingshan hurriedly relayed the news.

"Oh!" Ye Chen responded calmly, without a hint of surprise.

"Huh? Brother Ye, how can you be so composed? Did you already know there was something wrong with Lanyang Distillery's products? Is that why you urged me to terminate the contract with them, even at the cost of a 3 million penalty?" Zhang Jingshan exclaimed.

"Do you think I'm that divine?" Ye Chen replied with a nonchalant smile.

"Then what—?"

"That day, when I saw Liu Dezhu, the general manager of Lanyang Distillery, at your company, I noticed his career sector looked ominous, indicating he'd face prison time. After some reasoning, I deduced that the cause of his imprisonment would stem from his career. Judging by his appearance, he didn't seem like the type to commit crimes for personal gain, so it wouldn't be due to embezzlement."

Ye Chen continued calmly, "If the issue stemmed from his career and wasn't related to personal greed, it had to be tied to his role as a legal representative and general manager. After further reasoning, it was almost certain that the company, Lanyang Distillery, had major issues. Under such circumstances, could any good come from cooperating with them?"

At that moment, Ye Chen realized how useful his fortune-telling skills could be. When he couldn't provide a straightforward explanation, this ability allowed him to steer the conversation back into an unassailable territory.

Sure enough, Zhang Jingshan was completely convinced.

"Brother Ye, you're truly divine!"

After a brief pause, Zhang Jingshan, his voice trembling, continued, "Brother Ye, if not for you, both I and Yunshan Networks would have been completely ruined this time! You helped me dodge a bullet last time, and now you've saved me from Lanyang Distillery's fallout. I—there's nothing I can do to repay you!"

"Alright, spare me the theatrics," Ye Chen interrupted. "Since we know each other, I wouldn't just stand by and watch you suffer if I can help. Anything else? If not, I'll hang up—I still need to buy groceries."

"Wait, Brother Ye, there is!"

Zhang Jingshan shouted urgently, as if terrified Ye Chen might end the call.