{Chapter: 326 Unbelievable!}
"Feng Dahai?" Yan Ruyue's expression darkened as she heard the name recited by Long Wu over the phone.
She furrowed her brows in confusion and concern. The name wasn't unfamiliar to her, but she never imagined it could be part of a larger conspiracy.
Lin Yuan nodded calmly, as though he had been expecting this confirmation all along. "Just as I thought."
He ended the call with a simple command for Long Wu to hang up.
Truthfully, Lin Yuan had already been almost certain. It was a 90% deduction based on the patterns and clues he had pieced together. Hearing Feng Dahai's name on Long Wu's confirmed list only served to solidify his earlier assumptions. Now, he was nearly 100% sure—Ye Feng and the Chen family were indeed the ones stirring up the chaos behind the scenes.
Yan Ruyue turned to Lin Yuan, her face filled with a mixture of surprise and irritation. "So it really is them—Ye Feng and the Chen family," she said slowly, processing the realization.
Although she had excellent management skills and had been personally running her company with diligence and professionalism, this level of corporate sabotage was something else entirely. Yan Ruyue wasn't naive—she had been trained by Song Xuan since childhood and knew her way around business politics—but even she hadn't expected things to go this deep.
Still, something puzzled her. "But what's the point of all this?" she asked, voice laced with frustration. "They're spending so much effort just to cause problems for us. What do they actually gain from this? It seems like they're hurting others for no real benefit to themselves."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly and replied with calm insight. "No, on the surface it looks like senseless sabotage, but in reality, it's strategic. First of all, we are their enemies. If we stumble—even just a little—it's a win for them. Causing trouble for you creates waves that affect not just Yanyue Company, but also the Yan family and even the Lin family. It's a ripple effect."
He paused before continuing with a sharp gleam in his eye. "Besides, they're playing a deeper game. You didn't suspect Ye Feng or the Chen family at first, right? That's because they used a proxy—Feng Dahai. They offered him benefits, made deals behind the scenes, and used him as a smokescreen to execute their plan without directly exposing themselves."
"They're trying to 'lead the snake out of its hole,'" Lin Yuan added. "By making subtle but damaging moves against your company, they were hoping to draw me out—to force a reaction. And if I retaliated blindly, they'd have a clearer view of our cards. It's a test, and a trap."
Yan Ruyue nodded slowly, the picture beginning to clear in her mind.
"They're taking calculated risks," Lin Yuan went on. "Ye Feng might even be preparing to launch his own skincare line, maybe even in the facial mask segment."
That last line caught Yan Ruyue's attention. "Facial masks?"
Lin Yuan nodded, recalling the plot of the original story clearly in his mind.
'In the original timeline, Ye Feng's first major success came from a facial mask business. Thanks to his medical knowledge, he created a formula that matched—and in some ways outperformed—the leading brands on the market. He undercut their prices while offering impressive results. It didn't take long for him to seize nearly half of the total mask sales from the major players.'
After all, even though Ye Feng's medical skills are not as good as Lin Yuan's, but it is still a lot better than most people in the world.
So Ye Feng used his medical skills to match the mask formula of the leading brand, and so occupied half of the sales of the masks with all competitors combined.
'Women all around the world are willing to invest in their beauty,'
The production cost of the mask is low while it is sold at a high price.
Ye Feng struck gold. With just this single venture, he built a global empire in the beauty industry—rising from humble beginnings with face masks and soaps to crafting an elite line of perfumes, cosmetics, hair care, and skincare products. Fueled by his unparalleled expertise in medicine and pharmacology, Ye Feng's brand became a titan, valued at over $300 billion, dominating nearly half the global beauty market and redefining the standards of personal care worldwide.
Along the way, Ye Feng attracted an endless stream of models, celebrities, and top-tier influencers—many of whom eagerly became brand ambassadors for his flagship products. But behind the glamorous campaigns and billion-dollar endorsements, a more personal indulgence took root. Within the company itself, he cultivated a side harem—an ever-expanding circle of stunning women who admired his vision, craved his presence, and willingly shared his bed.
They called it business. He called it a day well spent.
Besides 'the harem' the main harem empire of wives and lovers.
But this time, Lin Yuan doesn't plan on letting Ye Feng make another dime.
"The profit margins on facial masks are massive. They cost very little to produce but can be sold at sky-high prices thanks to branding, packaging, and promises of flawless skin. Ye Feng knew exactly how to exploit that niche."
"And now," Lin Yuan continued, "my sources tell me Ye Feng has recently made bulk purchases of facial masks and related materials. I can't tell you exactly how I know what he plans to do next, but let's just say I've seen enough to understand his playbook."
Of course, Lin Yuan wasn't going to mention his knowledge of the original plotline—something no one in this world could comprehend. So he casually fabricated a believable explanation, stating that he saw Ye Feng making large purchases of facial masks and raw ingredients.
"And if he's buying those in such quantities, then there's only one reason for it—he's getting ready to launch a new brand. He's looking to break into the industry and grab market share. Your company is the first target he's trying to destabilize."
Yan Ruyue listened carefully, her frown deepening as Lin Yuan spoke.
It all made sense now.
Everything Ye Feng and the Chen family had done was part of a layered strategy.
First, weaken her company to shake confidence and reduce competitiveness.
Then, introduce a new product line—one designed to steal the spotlight and undercut the market.
And finally, profit immensely while watching the Yan and Lin families scramble to recover.
"They're trying to kill two birds with one stone," she said, a bit of anger rising in her voice. "They hurt us, and at the same time, pave the way for their own profits."
"Exactly," Lin Yuan replied. "And this time, I'm not going to let Ye Feng earn a single coin from this industry. I won't let him rise—not on your pain, not on our loss."
Yan Ruyue's eyes narrowed slightly, and for the first time in a while, a spark of determination flickered in them.
The facial mask brand under the Yanyue Company had already become a household name throughout the country. It was particularly dominant in Jiangbei and the surrounding regions, where its reputation was built on years of consistent quality and trusted branding.
Despite this, Yan Ruyue now found herself staring at a mounting crisis. Her brows furrowed deeply as she asked, "So... what am I supposed to do now?"
She had understood Lin Yuan's analysis well enough. His points were sharp, methodical, and made complete sense. But even with that clarity, a viable solution remained elusive in her mind. Her company was facing a serious manufacturing issue, one that could jeopardize everything they had built. The manufacturer who had long supplied Yanyue's high-quality facial masks was now causing trouble—and possibly had been influenced by external forces.
Finding a replacement supplier wasn't as simple as it sounded. Even if she managed to secure one, the new manufacturer's quality wouldn't likely match that of the established brand. Any dip in quality would lead to a sharp decline in consumer trust. In an industry as competitive as cosmetics and skincare, brand trust was everything.
In other words, Ye Feng and the Chen family's scheme was quite insidious and well-calculated. It wasn't a brute-force attack; it was precision sabotage.
But Lin Yuan remained as calm as ever. He looked at her and said with confidence, "Don't let the number of problems overwhelm you. When dealing with multiple issues at once, the key is not to panic. First, assess the severity of each problem. Then, handle them one step at a time with a clear mind."
"Let's break it down. As I understand it, there are three core issues you're dealing with, right?" he asked.
Yan Ruyue nodded, confirming his assessment.
Lin Yuan continued, "First, there's the price hike from your original manufacturer. That's the root cause and the most serious problem. Second, the issue of the brand ambassador or endorser—it affects marketing, but not production. Third, internal company tensions that are the byproducts of the first two problems. Would you agree with this order of impact?"
Again, Yan Ruyue nodded. "Yes, I would."
His analytical approach was surprisingly effective. The way Lin Yuan had laid things out made her feel as if a veil had been lifted from her mind. Everything suddenly felt more manageable.
Yan Ruyue originally expected Lin Yuan to slowly walk her through possible strategies—perhaps steps to limit damage, ways to minimize losses, and hopefully find an edge to recover. But what she didn't expect was Lin Yuan's next sentence.
With a light smile, he said, "I can resolve all three problems currently plaguing Yanyue Company."
He glanced at the time and added casually, "Within the day. Or, more precisely, right now."
Yan Ruyue's delicate features froze. "What…? How is that even possible?"
She immediately caught herself, realizing her tone might have been a bit impolite. But she couldn't help it—his claim had caught her off guard.
After all, these problems weren't superficial. They had been festering for some time, giving her many sleepless nights. She had already considered countless potential solutions. Yet each one seemed to bring more drawbacks than benefits, and none offered a clear path forward.
And now here was Lin Yuan, someone who had only just heard the full scope of the problem less than half an hour ago, suddenly declaring that he could solve everything. And not in a few days—not even tomorrow—but today.
Her first reaction was disbelief. She stared at Lin Yuan, her beautiful eyes filled with doubt and surprise.
But Lin Yuan didn't flinch. There was no arrogance in his expression, no hint of mockery—just calm, steady confidence.
Yan Ruyue pursed her lips. Her thoughts churned in a storm of uncertainty. It was true that the challenges she faced weren't easy. But… Lin Yuan wasn't just anyone.
Time and again, he had done things she thought impossible.
In just one day, he made tens of billions through stock trading. His mysterious but undeniably powerful medical skills had saved lives and turned heads. He had even managed to expose and have the undercover agent Chen Qu arrested. And who could forget his spectacular performance at the Mei family banquet?
Time and again, Lin Yuan had done things that defied all logic and exceeded the limits of what she believed one man could do.
In that moment, something shifted in Yan Ruyue. Her doubts didn't completely disappear, but they were replaced with cautious hope—and an unexplainable sense of trust.
She didn't ask any more questions. She simply looked at Lin Yuan, her voice soft but determined: "You said you can solve all three problems today. Then… can you tell me how you're planning to handle the first two issues?"