Chapter 470: Blinded

"Mr. Xu… Isn't it just a cat? It's just a hungry cat. Why not feed it?" Ye Wan smiled.

Xu Jihan rolled his eyes inwardly. He has long heard about the Ye Family's hypocrite members. However, this is the first time he finally witnessed such a thing.

"Mr. Ye!"

The President's warm tone interrupted their conversation. "I am so glad to finally meet you. Please take a seat." Xu Ke said after shaking Ye Wan's hand. He gestured for him to take a seat before he sat on the velvet single-seater sofa next to Ye Wan's.

"President Xu… thank you so much for meeting me." Ye Wan gave a cordial smile. "I know you are busy. Especially with the current issues in the country."

Xu Jihan's face darkened. Obviously, Ye Wan was trying to insult Xu Ke by mentioning the protests. He must have known that the President never showed his face in public since the protest began.

"Ah, that is true. I have been busy lately." Still, the President didn't show any signs of being offended. He smiled and gestured Ye Wan to try the tea with him. "I remember meeting King Ye of Du Empire a long time ago. At that time, he was really active and loved playing golf. May I know how he had been lately?"

"The King is healthy as a horse. He still loved playing golf and visit different states and countries. I hope he would come and visit Xu Country soon."

"Hmm." Xu Ke nodded. Ye Wan's words were very vague. He didn't mention that the King had any plans to visit or any specifics. This could only mean one thing. "I presume Mr. Ye is not here on behalf of the King or prime minister?" If he was here on behalf of the King, he would have immediately mentioned it earlier.

"No. I am here on behalf of the United Countries."

The smile on Xu Ke's face froze. "United Countries?"

"I'm sure you understand the laws of United Countries, no?" The cordial smile on Ye Wan's face didn't disappear. It was as if there was a perpetual smile plastered on his face. Despite this, there were no emotions in his eyes. Even Xu Ke found it hard to read him.

"Of course. Just like most countries, we are a member of the United Countries. May I know why they would send you here?" Xu Ke asked. He wasn't aware that Ye Wan actually works for the United Countries. He wondered what accusations did those people came up with.

"Please take a look at this." Ye Wan handed them a folder. "Inside, you will find my identity. I work for the United Security Council. I am here to summon you for a hearing. An international case had been filed against you by the human rights association. It's for the experimentations that you are doing — the ones that involved humans."

Xu Jihan's forehead creased as he stood and looked at the contents of the folder. A case? They have no time for this! Not when all Xu Ke was doing is look at Lyca all the time. "Mr. Ye, I think there is a mistake somewhere." Xu Jihan said. "How could the President be involved in these cases?"

"I am not the court, Mr. Xu. There is no need to talk to me about these matters. I am just here to deliver a piece of news."

"But— "

"These proofs are fake," Xu Ke said. "How could someone believe this?" He lifted his head and met Ye Wan's indifferent eyes. "Someone is trying to frame me."

Ye Wan only shrugged. "The experimentations that you are doing are against the laws. The images are taken from the Du Empire's Satellite." He gave them a smug smile. The Du Empire is obviously wealthier than the Xu Country. Obviously, they have bigger budgets for the military and types of equipment. "I am also here to summon Miss Lyca Huang."

"For what?" Almost immediately, Xu Ke's face contorted into an ugly scowl.

"I assume you are familiar with Miss Huang?" Ye Wan lifted an eyebrow. For the first time since stepping inside the palace, interest flashed in his eyes. "If you are, the you must be aware of her invention? The United Countries wanted to control those inventions. It is not illegal, but it could potentially have devastating effects against the humans."

"Let me get this straight… you wanted to summon her because she invented something new? Something that is already mine?"

"President Xu… please don't misunderstand us. It's just that those substances can be very dangerous, especially if it would fall into the hands of a terrorist. The United— "

"Bullshit!"

"Pardon me?" Ye Wan asked. "Did you just say— "

"I said bullshit! Let's be honest here! You only wanted her to work for you! Greedy bastards!"

"President… let's calm down." Xu Jihan said. "Please have some tea." He glared at Xu Ke, hoping this stupid man would understand that he was overreacting."

"President, I think you misunderstand — We are not trying to imprison Miss Huang or confiscate the substance. We just wanted to create proper records of who has it and who can make it. This is to— "

"You don't have to explain. I know that the Ye Family would not let her go. But Lyca Huang is someone from the Xu Country. She is my people. You cannot just summon her without my permission."

Ye Wan blinked. "President Xu, are you forgetting something? You as the President of this country signed an agreement with the United Countries. You will help us maintain the peace and security of the world. Clearly, this is just us doing our duty. However, if you decline to — "

"Leave!"

"President Xu?"

"I said leave! The Du Empire's people are not welcome in the country! You have until tonight to leave my country!"

"President Xu, what are you saying?" Even Xu Jihan was surprised to see Xu Ke act like this. Until today, Xu Jihan never believed that a man like Xu Ke would be blinded by love one day. He saw him as a god. Omnipotent, smart, and cunning, someone that would always win.

Clearly, Xu Ke was already losing this game. And it was all because of Lyca.

Xu Jihan squinted his eyes as he lowered his gaze. That woman… will die today!