《I, the Villain, Accidentally Killed the Protagosint!》


 Chapter 1 - A Ruthless Man Stands Tall – Kill First, Talk Later

    Chapter 1: A Ruthless Man Stands Tall ¨C Kill First, Talk Later


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    The voice in his mind made Zhang Chen fully realize one thing. He had transmigrated.


    ¡°What the hell¡­¡± Zhang Chen was momentarily unsure whether he should be excited. Or if he should just curse out loud.


    He glanced at the butler standing respectfully in front of him. Zhang Chen twitched his lips but held back the urge to swear.


    ¡°Who did you just mention?¡±


    The butler replied, ¡°Young Master, the person Miss Lin is looking for is named Ye Fan.¡±


    ¡°Ye Fan? Ye as in tree leaf? Fan as in mortal?¡± Zhang Chen pressed further, though he already knew the answer.


    As expected, the butler confirmed it.


    ¡°Ye Fan, Lin Xi¡­¡±


    The butler had no idea that the Zhang Chen standing before him was no longer the one he once knew. The legitimate heir of the Zhang family in Jiangdong.


    The butler handed Zhang Chen a tablet. ¡°Young Master, this contains all the information on Ye Fan.¡±


    Taking the tablet, Zhang Chen saw a comprehensive dossier on Ye Fan. Photos, videos¡ªeverything was there, leaving no gaps.


    ¡°He¡¯s quite good-looking, huh?¡± Zhang Chen muttered.


    The butler immediately responded, ¡°But still no match for you, Young Master.¡±


    This wasn¡¯t flattery. Zhang Chen had just seen himself in the mirror.


    When it came to looks, presence, and physique, Ye Fan was indeed outstanding. But compared to him, there was still a gap.


    The only difference was that Ye Fan had a sunny, radiant appearance. Whereas Zhang Chen in the mirror looked¡­ A bit sinister?


    ¡°Damn, can I just say¡ªno wonder I¡¯m the villain?¡± Zhang Chen muttered internally.


    ¡°Young Master, shall I have this boy dealt with directly?¡±


    Seeing Zhang Chen remain silent, the butler quickly made a well-meaning suggestion.


    He sneered. ¡°Even if he¡¯s just a fake boyfriend Miss Lin found to anger you, Young Master, the fact that he dares to be involved with your fianc¨¦e is a death wish!¡±


    Zhang Chen was momentarily taken aback. The butler¡¯s thinking was a bit ruthless. But undeniably, it was aligned with his interests.


    ¡°For now, don¡¯t take action. This guy is tricky.¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s words confused the butler. ¡°Tricky?¡±


    ¡°Just keep an eye on him, but don¡¯t act rashly.¡±


    After giving his instructions, Zhang Chen dismissed the butler. He needed to sort out his thoughts alone.


    Not long ago, He had just been an ordinary university student, worried about his thesis and job hunting.


    Then in the next second, He transmigrated. Without any warning.


    Of course, his new identity was incredible! The legitimate heir of the Zhang family in Jiangdong Province, a top-tier rich second-generation born with a silver spoon. He could have anything he wanted with just a word.


    Rumor had it, he even had a fair-skinned, long-legged, stunningly beautiful, and well-matched fianc¨¦e.


    By all accounts, he was a winner in life.


    But!


    ¡°As a villain, I¡¯m supposed to die in just three chapters!¡±


    Zhang Chen twitched his lips.


    Other people transmigrate and become the protagonist, the chosen one blessed by fate. But when it was his turn, Great! He was immediately cast as the villain.


    And not even the final boss, who survives until the end. Just a disposable side villain who wouldn¡¯t make it past three chapters.


    ¡°Following the plot, I¡¯ll be dead soon.¡±


    Zhang Chen rubbed his forehead. He knew exactly what was going to happen in this world.


    Because he had confirmed it.


    He had transmigrated into a manga.


    And the author of this manga¡­ It was none other than himself.


    How¡¯s that for a twist?


    As for his current identity, there was no need to say more. He was powerful in every way.


    Yet, he still wouldn¡¯t survive three chapters.


    The reason was simple. Zhang Chen was destined to be killed.


    And the one who would kill him was none other than Ye Fan¡ªthe very guy whose profile he had just seen on the tablet.


    ¡°That name¡­ He is the child of fate.¡±


    Zhang Chen suddenly regretted giving Ye Fan such an overpowered name when writing the story.


    A name like Ye Fan? Did it even need explaining?


    ¡°Luckily, I retained my own name!¡±


    Zhang Chen was somewhat relieved. Even though names were just metaphysical beliefs, if something as unrealistic as transmigration could happen, was metaphysics far-fetched?


    The original Zhang family heir didn¡¯t have his name. But since Zhang Chen had taken over his body, the name became his.


    ¡°At least in terms of names, I¡¯m not losing out to Ye Fan.¡±


    Zhang Chen picked up the tablet again and reviewed Ye Fan¡¯s information.


    After going through it multiple times, He was certain.


    ¡°This guy is exactly as I wrote him¡ªlusting after other people¡¯s fianc¨¦es, getting endless lucky encounters, relying on his ancestral artifact to cheat his way through, and every villain just brainlessly delivering themselves to him. Even the female leads fall into his lap like fools.¡±


    Zhang Chen knew he shouldn¡¯t complain¡ªit was his own story, after all.


    But now that he was living in it, It felt terrible.


    As for his own character? He was as dumb as they came.


    Not just low intelligence¡ªcompletely brain-dead.


    ¡°According to the timeline, the first chapter hasn¡¯t even begun yet.¡±


    As the original author, Zhang Chen had the entire plot memorized.


    This was his biggest advantage. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And!


    He had a system!


    ¡°Right! The system!¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s eyes lit up. Since he had transmigrated into a villain doomed to die in three chapters,


    There was only one thing to do¡ª


    Survive.


    Better yet¡ªkill the protagonist, Ye Fan!


    ¡°This world isn¡¯t just a typical urban power fantasy¡ªit¡¯s a horror-infested realm teeming with demons and ghosts.¡±


    His family might be wealthy, but could money bribe ghosts?


    Dream on!


    Ye Fan had an ancestral artifact that let him navigate this supernatural world.


    But Zhang Chen had no such treasure. His character was doomed to die at the start because Ye Fan had set him up, using a borrowed knife to have him killed by a demon.


    A gruesome death!


    [Host: Zhang Chen][Identity: Heir of the Zhang Family in Jiangdong Province].[Strength: 5 (Average for a normal human: 10)].[Agility: 6 (Average: 10)].[Constitution: 8 (Average: 10)][Yang Energy: 100/100].


    Looking at his stats, Zhang Chen smirked.


    ¡°No wonder I die at the start¡ªso weak!¡±

 Chapter 2 - The Power of Money—Interested?

    Chapter 2: The Power of Money¡ªInterested?


    The system truly is the most considerate cheat for a transmigrator. Not only did it grant Zhang Chen a pure yang physique from birth, but it also came with a lottery function tied to spending money. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhang Chen quickly understood.


    ¡°A spending lottery? Isn¡¯t this just a pay-to-win gamble?¡±


    Each lottery draw cost one million yuan, with rewards given at random. Most people wouldn¡¯t be able to afford this kind of gambling. But Zhang Chen was different¡ªhe lacked many things, but money wasn¡¯t one of them.


    [Ding! The host has received a High-Grade Exorcism Talisman x1.].


    Curious, he spent a million to test it out. Looking at the yellow talisman in his hand, he was quite satisfied.


    A million yuan for a single talisman might seem like a rip-off to others, but to Zhang Chen, it was worth every cent.


    [High-Grade Exorcism Talisman: Can repel dangerous-level demons and pose a certain threat to lethal-level demons.].


    The system¡¯s description was simple, but Zhang Chen understood its value. The world he was in was one of supernatural horrors, filled with ghosts and demons. Ordinary people who encountered them had almost no chance of survival¡ªunless they possessed powerful exorcism tools or abilities like the protagonist Ye Fan, who could coexist with demons and harness their power.


    Zhang Chen knew this world inside and out¡ªafter all, he had created its setting himself.


    ¡°This talisman is great. At the very least, I won¡¯t have to worry about dangerous-level demons, and even against lethal-level ones, I have a fighting chance.¡±


    He stored it away, making use of the system¡¯s inventory¡ªa convenient, limitless storage space, like a dimensional pocket.


    But one talisman wasn¡¯t enough. Since each lottery draw was only a million yuan, he decided to keep going. His bank account had nine figures¡ªthis was just pocket change.


    He recalled that the first female lead, Xing Lingyun, would make her appearance as a lethal-level entity. She was a major character with an extraordinary background and immense power. Even at the start, despite being severely injured, she was still nearly unstoppable.


    In this world, demons were ranked as Ordinary, Dangerous, Lethal, Terror, and Nightmare. According to the original plot, Zhang Chen¡¯s character was supposed to die after encountering a dangerous-level demon, along with a dozen bodyguards. No chance of survival.


    This was why the exorcism talisman was worth far more than a million yuan to him.


    So, he continued drawing.


    [Ding! The host has received a Fine Peachwood Sword x1.].[Ding! The host has received a Beginner Detox Pill x1.].[Ding! The host has received a Beginner Lightning Talisman x1.].[Ding! The host has gained +10 Strength.].


    In total, he spent a billion yuan and accumulated a decent stockpile of items. While these items were only effective against demons and not humans, he didn¡¯t have to worry about that. As a member of the prestigious Zhang family in Jiangdong Province, he had power and influence¡ªordinary people weren¡¯t a threat to him. His only concern was the supernatural.


    The original protagonist, Ye Fan, knew this too. That¡¯s why he orchestrated Zhang Chen¡¯s death by using demons¡ªotherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have stood a chance.


    According to the timeline, Ye Fan would meet Xing Lingyun in a month. By then, she would already be seriously injured and on the run from the Demon Slayers. That meant she should already be in Jiangdong, likely hiding and recovering.


    Zhang Chen planned to find her first. He had a month, and he knew secrets that no one else did¡ªlike her real identity, the reason she was being hunted, and even who was after her.


    The Demon Slayers, a mysterious organization dedicated to exterminating demons, seemed untouchable to ordinary people. But to Zhang Chen, they weren¡¯t mysterious at all. He knew everything about them, including their real function as an emergency management bureau with offices in every region.


    For the average person, getting involved was impossible. But Zhang Chen? He was the heir of the Zhang family¡ªpulling strings was easy.


    ¡°Xing Lingyun, you¡¯re mine!¡±


    After spending a billion yuan and drawing over a hundred times, he had collected a mixture of useless daily items and valuable treasures. His system stats now looked like this:


    [Host: Zhang Chen].[Identity: Heir of the Zhang Family, Jiangdong Province].[Strength: 35 (Normal human average: 10)].[Agility: 36 (Normal human average: 10)].[Physique: 68 (Normal human average: 10)].[Yang Energy: 99999/99999 (Innate Pure Yang Body)].


    With his newly enhanced physique, Zhang Chen looked at himself in the mirror. He had always been handsome, but before, he was slightly on the lean side. Now, thanks to the system, his body was both toned and muscular¡ªa perfect blend of aesthetics and power.


    ¡°At this point, I could easily take on two or three normal people at once.¡±


    He had also acquired Master Combat Skills and Weapon Proficiency skill books. The moment he obtained them, decades of combat experience flooded his mind. Instantly mastered.


    With just his raw stats, he could fight multiple trained men. With his combat skills, he could handle a group of elite bodyguards.


    Over the next few days, Zhang Chen used his family¡¯s connections to investigate Ye Fan and the Demon Slayers.


    To gain their favor, he ¡¯donated¡¯ thirty million yuan to the local Demon Slayer division, making it much easier to obtain information.


    Money was, indeed, power.


    Sure enough, his butler soon brought him an important piece of news.


    ¡°Young Master, the Emergency Management Bureau seems to have run into some trouble recently.¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s eyes lit up.


    The butler continued, ¡°They¡¯ve suffered some injuries, and some of the wounded are currently being treated at one of your hospitals.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Chen knew¡ªthe first female lead, Xing Lingyun, had finally appeared.

 Chapter 3 - Taking Advantage When the Female Lead Is Desperate! Nothing Wrong with That, Right?

    Chapter 3: Taking Advantage When the Female Lead Is Desperate! Nothing Wrong with That, Right?


    According to Zhang Chen¡¯s original plan for the manga storyline, the story¡¯s timeline would begin in about thirty days. At that point, the first female lead, Xing Lingyun, one of the former Ten Yama Kings of the Demon-Slaying Division, had already been hunted down for a long time. Severely injured all over, her strength had plummeted to a lethal level.


    Although a lethal-level demon was still terrifying, compared to her original identity as one of the Ten Yama Kings, and her post-corruption transformation into a nightmare-level existence, falling to the lethal level meant she had been weakened to the extreme.


    Under such circumstances, the original male lead of the manga, Ye Fan, By a stroke of luck¡ªor perhaps just sheer dumb luck, encountered the heavily injured Xing Lingyun!


    Then, using his ancestral treasure, the Bagua Bronze Mirror, He saved Xing Lingyun¡¯s life.


    After that, he even helped her evade the pursuit of the Demon-Slaying Division, forging an unbreakable bond between them.


    Zhang Chen knew Ye Fan¡¯s growth trajectory well¡ªafter all, he was the one who created the story. Of course, before he transmigrated, the manga had yet to be published. It was merely at the initial conceptual stage, not fully refined.


    Zhang Chen smiled faintly.


    ¡°Right now is precisely when Xing Lingyun has nowhere to turn. The Demon-Slaying Division will never give up on executing this traitor.¡± People are often most grateful to the one who extends a helping hand in their darkest hour.


    Xing Lingyun might have fallen and become a demon, but unlike those mindless, born-and-bred demons, she was once human¡ªand not just any human, but the strongest Yama King of the Demon-Slaying Division!


    Even after she fell into demonhood, she still retained her original memories and intellect.


    ¡°Xing Lingyun still went soft in the end. Otherwise, unless at least two other Yama Kings joined forces against her, how could they have possibly wounded her?¡±


    Upon hearing the news that his steward had gathered, Zhang Chen immediately made a decision. This opportunity must not be missed!


    Now was the perfect moment to undermine Ye Fan and seize the first female lead, Xing Lingyun, for himself.


    ¡°Uncle Liu, have people closely monitor the situation over there. I don¡¯t want to miss a single detail, no matter how minor!¡± Zhang Chen narrowed his eyes, his voice deadly serious.


    Then, he added, ¡°Also, tell our men to pay extra attention to the northern part of the city. If they see a lone woman who is exceptionally beautiful, they must take note.¡±


    The steward found this strange but dared not question it. Even though over the past two days, he had noticed a significant change in his young master¡¯s demeanor.


    No longer was Zhang Chen constantly brooding with a dark face, nor did he erupt into hysterical fits of rage anymore. Yet he still nodded and responded, ¡°Understood, Young Master. I will make the arrangements at once.¡±


    ¡°Remember, if you spot a woman matching my description, do not act recklessly. Report back to me immediately!¡±


    Zhang Chen naturally wanted to find Xing Lingyun, but the timeline hadn¡¯t yet reached the beginning of the story.


    Even he wasn¡¯t sure if Xing Lingyun had arrived in Jiangdong yet. After all, in the manga¡¯s opening, Xing Lingyun appeared directly. But now, the timeline had advanced by about a month.


    So¡­ If she were in Jiangdong, where could she be hiding now?


    If not for Uncle Liu¡¯s intelligence that the Demon-Slaying Division¡¯s Jiangdong branch had recently suffered heavy casualties, He wouldn¡¯t have been so certain.


    The steward didn¡¯t dare ask too much, and the subordinates under him dared even less. To them, wasn¡¯t it just about finding a beautiful woman? Although Zhang Chen had instructed them to search the northern slums of the old city, which was a bit unusual, they didn¡¯t think much of it. They simply assumed their young master¡¯s tastes had changed, and he wanted to experience a different style.


    Meanwhile, Uncle Liu pondered in his heart,


    Lin Xi was none other than Zhang Chen¡¯s fianc¨¦e. The eldest daughter of the Lin family in Jiangdong.


    Lin Xi had been feeling uneasy these past two days. Even she didn¡¯t know why. It was as if¡­ Something was missing from her life.


    At this moment, inside Lin Corporation, Lin Xi was staring blankly out of the window.


    ¡°Xiao Xi, did you fight with Zhang Chen?¡± A beautiful woman, who looked at most twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, gazed at Lin Xi¡¯s dazed expression and finally couldn¡¯t resist asking.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Lin Xi snapped out of her daze, her expression turning slightly awkward. ¡°Who fought with him?¡±


    The beautiful woman was Lin Xi¡¯s mother, and also the current president of Lin Corporation¡ªXia Yanbing.


    However, those unfamiliar with them often mistook them for sisters upon their first meeting. Seeing her daughter¡¯s reaction, Xia Yanbing shook her head.


    ¡°You silly girl. Zhang Chen may have many flaws, but you can¡¯t just keep acting willfully. That child is still quite devoted to you.¡±


    ¡°Mom! I don¡¯t want to talk about this!¡± Lin Xi was annoyed.


    Xia Yanbing sighed, ¡°He hasn¡¯t come to see you recently. Did you do something to make him angry again?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve always been like this since childhood. And don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know your little schemes.¡±


    Being lectured by her mother, Lin Xi felt wronged.


    Though she did deliberately find someone to pretend to be her boyfriend just to provoke Zhang Chen, her only goal was to make the Zhang family cancel the engagement.


    ¡°If he doesn¡¯t come to bother me, I¡¯d be even happier. Finally, some peace!¡± Lin Xi pouted.


    Seeing her like this, Xia Yanbing didn¡¯t say much more, but she still felt worried deep down. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    To outsiders, Lin Corporation and the Lin family seemed powerful, especially in Jiangdong, where they were on par with the Zhang family.


    But in truth, the Lin family had long since declined. What remained was merely a hollow facade of prestige barely held together.


    For this reason, the Lin family¡¯s elders were desperate for external support.


    It just so happened that Zhang Chen, the favored grandson of the rising Zhang family, took a liking to Lin Xi. This made the Lin family¡¯s elders overjoyed. They immediately agreed, leading to the arranged marriage between the two great families.


    However¡­


    Lin Xi was very opposed to it.


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Xia Yanbing couldn¡¯t bear to explain the harsh truth to Lin Xi.


    After all, Lin Xi had been pampered since childhood, shielded from worldly hardships. If she ever discovered that, in the eyes of her own family¡ªespecially the grandfather who doted on her¡ªshe was merely a tool to save the family from ruin, How would she ever accept it?


    ¡°Mom, I don¡¯t want to marry him! Zhang Chen is a total lunatic! He¡¯s not a good person at all!¡± Lin Xi muttered.


    But Xia Yanbing shook her head. ¡°Zhang Chen may have many flaws, but that Ye Fan you picked is even worse.¡±


    Hearing this, Lin Xi became defensive. It wasn¡¯t that she liked Ye Fan¡ªhe was just a fake boyfriend she had hired. She simply felt that Ye Fan was cheerful and kind, and she was grateful that he agreed to help her.


    ¡°Mom! How can you be so prejudiced?!¡±


    ¡°Silly girl, you can¡¯t judge people by appearances.¡±


    At this moment, the so-called ¡®lunatic¡¯ Zhang Chen was sitting inside the director¡¯s office of the largest hospital in Jiangdong.

 Chapter 4 - Sugar-coated Bullets, The First Female Lead Appears!

    Chapter 4: Sugar-coated Bullets, The First Female Lead Appears!


    ¡°Young Master Zhang, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly!¡±


    The Zhang family of Jiangdong was incredibly wealthy.


    And not just wealthy in the ordinary sense.


    They had both money and power. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Zhang family¡¯s influence could be seen in every corner.


    For example¡ª


    The largest hospital in Jiangdong.


    It was owned by the Zhang family.


    Currently, it is registered under Zhang Chen¡¯s name.


    After all, he was the direct descendant and the sole heir.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble you, Director Qiao.¡±


    Zhang Chen sat in the director¡¯s chair, smiling.


    Meanwhile, Director Qiao, the hospital¡¯s head, was already in his sixties.


    He held a prestigious status in the domestic medical field.


    Yet, he stood respectfully to the side with a smile on his face.


    Forget about lofty ideals like ¡®riches cannot corrupt me¡¯ or ¡®power cannot subdue me¡¯.


    In front of the Zhang family, this renowned expert was more than willing to put on a flattering smile.


    After all, there were plenty of other experts with skills similar to his.


    But how many of them could become the director of such a prestigious hospital?


    Moreover, the Zhang family was offering him an annual salary of eight million!


    That wasn¡¯t even counting the year-end bonuses and a fifty-million-yuan luxury apartment in Jiangdong.


    All kinds of perks!


    Gratitude for recognition, appreciation for talent.


    Everything was so¡­ realistic.


    A young nurse entered the office, carrying a tray of tea.


    She was quite attractive¡ªan easy 8/10.


    A goddess in the eyes of the average man.


    Zhang Chen glanced meaningfully at Director Qiao.


    ¡°Director Qiao, you seem to have quite the taste for life.¡±


    That remark made Director Qiao¡¯s old face flush red.


    After all, the nurse¡¯s skirt was just a little too short.


    ¡°Young Master Zhang, you¡¯re joking.¡±


    Director Qiao misunderstood and whispered, ¡°Young Master Zhang, there¡¯s a resting room next door¡­¡±


    ¡°Director Qiao, I¡¯m not the kind of person who takes what belongs to others.¡±


    Zhang Chen stood up and patted the older man¡¯s shoulder.


    Of course, there was one thing he didn¡¯t say out loud


    ¡°Unless she¡¯s at least a 9/10 in looks, or, better yet, the female lead herself.¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s request for Director Qiao was quite simple.


    He wanted an entire floor of the hospital to be reserved for the Jiangdong Division of the Demon Slayer Bureau.


    Officially, it was called the Emergency Incident Management Bureau.


    A legitimate government department.


    Specialized in handling cases that ordinary police officers couldn¡¯t deal with.


    ¡°Young Master Zhang, I truly appreciate your assistance this time!¡±


    Inside a hospital ward¡ª


    Aside from three unconscious patients lying in the beds¡ª


    Only Zhang Chen, Butler Liu, and a middle-aged man in a suit were present.


    The suited man looked incredibly grateful.


    He was Wei Bai, the head of the Jiangdong Division of the Demon Slayer Bureau.


    On the surface, his title was Director of the Emergency Incident Management Bureau, Jiangdong Division.


    ¡°Director Wei, you¡¯re being too formal. Aren¡¯t we friends?¡±


    Why was Zhang Chen going out of his way to do this?


    Because he wanted the Demon Slayer Bureau to owe him a favor.


    And debts of gratitude were the hardest to repay.


    It was just a minor effort for him¡ªone word, and he could make them indebted to him.


    So why not?


    Wei Bai smiled bitterly, ¡°Young Master Zhang, just call me Old Wei.¡±


    ¡°Brother Wei, is this arrangement suitable for you?¡±


    Zhang Chen asked with a smile.


    An entire hospital floor, reserved solely for them.


    To keep things under wraps.


    After all, the Jiangdong Division had suffered heavy losses this time, and their injuries were quite unusual.


    If Zhang Chen hadn¡¯t stepped in, ordinary citizens might have found out.


    If that had happened, even if the Demon Slayer Bureau had the authority to suppress the situation, it would have still stirred up unnecessary public outcry.


    Their department prioritized secrecy and discretion above all.


    Wei Bai nodded repeatedly,


    ¡°Very satisfied! Young Master Zhang, you¡¯ve helped me so much already.¡±


    Zhang Chen understood the principle investment brings returns.


    So over the past few days, he had spent a considerable sum.


    Of course, for him, it was just a drop in the ocean.


    ¡°It seems like you¡¯re dealing with something difficult this time.¡±


    Zhang Chen said meaningfully.


    Wei Bai smiled awkwardly.


    To be honest¡ª


    Just a few days ago, when the Zhang family reached out to him, he was completely caught off guard.


    He knew about the Zhang family¡ª


    A powerful aristocratic family at its peak.


    But their department handled things that ordinary people wouldn¡¯t even dream of.


    Who would¡¯ve thought that the direct heir of the Zhang family¡ª


    A top-tier second-generation rich kid¡ª


    Would they not only know about their affairs but also offer to help?


    Sponsoring their operational costs.


    Providing dozens of high-performance off-road vehicles.


    And now, an entire hospital floor just for their injured team members.


    This was a favor Wei Bai simply couldn¡¯t refuse.


    Even members of the Demon Slayer Bureau had to survive, after all.


    If this had been before¡ª


    Wei Bai, as the head of the Jiangdong Division, would never have let an outsider get involved.


    But things were different now.


    He could tell¡ª


    Zhang Chen clearly understood this field.


    And more importantly¡ª


    The benefits he provided were too good!


    Millions in funding, dozens of top-tier off-road vehicles¡­


    And all sorts of sugar-coated bullets.


    ¡°To be honest, Brother Zhang, this time, we¡¯ve run into some trouble. The target is a bit¡­ difficult.¡±


    Zhang Chen already knew.


    The one who had injured Wei Bai¡¯s men was none other than the first female lead¡ªXing Lingyun!


    Wei Bai¡¯s underlings?


    Just a bunch of small fries.


    If Xing Lingyun hadn¡¯t gone easy on them, would they even still be alive?


    Of course, Zhang Chen didn¡¯t reveal the truth.


    Instead, he nodded, ¡°Brother Wei, if there¡¯s anything I can help with, just let me know.¡±


    ¡°I appreciate the offer, Brother Zhang, but this is serious. I¡¯ve already reported it to headquarters¡ªthey should be sending reinforcements soon.¡±


    Zhang Chen knew this.


    But the Demon Slayer Bureau wouldn¡¯t respond that quickly.


    By the time they realized what was really happening¡ª


    It would already be half a month too late.


    Zhang Chen smiled and probed further.


    It didn¡¯t take long for him to confirm the information he wanted.


    ¡°So, she really is in the northern district.¡±


    Wei Bai¡¯s men were weak.


    They could handle ordinary demons and monsters.


    But against Xing Lingyun?


    They were just extras in the story.


    If she had been serious about killing, not a single one of them would have made it back.


    With the information he needed¡ª


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t linger.


    The Jiangdong Division had lost over a dozen people this time.


    All in comas.


    They had no manpower left.


    And that gave Zhang Chen even more confidence in his plan.


    After leaving the hospital¡ª


    Zhang Chen ordered Butler Liu to drive toward the northern district.


    Besides his Rolls-Royce, two black Mercedes S450s followed behind.


    Each was filled with his bodyguards.


    No one questioned why he was going there.


    Even though it was the poorest and most underdeveloped part of Jiangdong.


    ¡°Wait¡­ something¡¯s not right.¡±


    Halfway there¡ª


    Zhang Chen suddenly had a realization.


    Up until now, he had assumed that Xing Lingyun was hiding in the slums of the northern district because she was being hunted by the Demon Slayer Bureau.


    After all, in the original story, that was where she had met the protagonist, Ye Fan.


    And based on Wei Bai¡¯s information, they had encountered a powerful foe in that very area.


    So naturally, he had assumed she was still there.


    But then¡ª


    ¡°Uncle Liu, turn the car around! We¡¯re going back to the hospital!¡±


    Xing Lingyun¡ª


    She wasn¡¯t just any demon.


    Nor was she an ordinary female lead.


    She was one of the Ten Kings of Yama in the Demon Slayer Bureau!


    Would she really be hiding in the northern slums?


    No!


    That was just a distraction!

 Chapter 5 - Apologies, He’s a Cao Zei Supporter

    Chapter 5: Apologies, He¡¯s a Cao Zei Supporter


    Hospital Corridor.


    It was eerily quiet, with not a single soul in sight.


    After all, the entire floor had been cleared out per Zhang Chen¡¯s orders,dedicated solely  for the members of the Jiangdong Division of the Demon-Slaying Bureau to recuperate.


    Wei Bai lit a cigarette. Nearly all of his most capable subordinates were incapacitated and lying in hospital beds.


    The pressure on him was immense.


    ¡°What level of demon was it this time?¡±


    Wei Bai was the head of the Jiangdong Division.


    At the same time, he was also a seasoned Demon Slayer.


    He knew his subordinates¡¯ strengths well.


    If they had encountered an ordinary-class demon, it wouldn¡¯t have been worth worrying about.


    Even a dangerous-class demon, one level higher, would have been troublesome, but not enough to wipe them all out.


    ¡°I just hope nothing happens in the next two days. Otherwise, I¡¯ll have to handle it myself.¡±


    The Demon-Slaying Bureau held a unique status, but its numbers were scarce.


    After all, not just anyone could become a Demon Slayer; they had to battle supernatural entities formed from demonic forces.


    The risk was high, the mortality rate even higher¡ªa super hazardous profession!


    Moreover, the entry threshold was ridiculously high. Even if someone was fearless, that didn¡¯t mean they could become a Demon Slayer.


    Halfway through his cigarette, Wei Bai irritably stubbed it out.


    But then¡ª


    A sudden chill ran through his body, and the temperature in the corridor plummeted.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Wei Bai knew this feeling all too well!


    He reacted instantly!


    One of his eyes turned blood-red, as crimson as fresh blood.


    At the same time, a powerful aura surged from his body.


    That was his ability!


    A power he had borrowed from a demon!


    Every Demon Slayer followed the principle: ¡®Use the enemy¡¯s strength to defeat the enemy¡¯!


    They wielded demonic power to eradicate demons and uphold justice!


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    Wei Bai shouted in a deep voice, his blood-red eye igniting with an eerie flame.


    Like ghostly fire, it allowed him to see through most illusions and hypnotic arrays.


    Then, he saw her.


    A woman.


    An incomparably stunning, seductively enchanting woman¡ªlike a celestial fairy, yet exuding a demonic allure that could steal souls.


    Zhang Chen reacted swiftly.


    In less than half an hour, he had returned to the hospital.


    Everything seemed unchanged.


    The hospital was bustling with people coming and going.


    His steward, Uncle Liu didn¡¯t understand his young master¡¯s intentions.


    But he dared not ask.


    ¡°Uncle Liu, you and the others wait for me in the car.¡±


    Zhang Chen had no intention of bringing anyone else in.


    Even those bodyguards whose combat skills rivaled elite soldiers.


    They could handle ordinary people with ease, even ruthless criminals.


    But against demons?


    Forget it¡ªbringing them in would be sending them to their deaths.


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t bother explaining much.


    The hospital appeared the same, but he knew he was right.


    ¡°As expected, her personality wouldn¡¯t allow her to sit and wait for death.¡±


    His earlier assumptions had been flawed.


    He had thought that Xing Lingyun, the first female lead of the manga and the central figure throughout the story, had been hiding somewhere before the main storyline began.


    Evading the Demon-Slaying Bureau¡¯s pursuit.


    But just now, Zhang Chen suddenly realized¡ª


    That wasn¡¯t Xing Lingyun¡¯s character at all.


    More importantly!


    There was still more than half a month before the manga¡¯s timeline officially began!


    Even if the Jiangdong Division was utterly incompetent, there was no way they could delay for over half a month before requesting reinforcements from headquarters.


    From what he had just observed¡ª


    Wei Bai, the division chief, was essentially a lone commander now.


    All his subordinates were down, and he had even mentioned notifying headquarters for support.


    So why did the plot delay for over half a month before the Demon-Slaying Bureau sent reinforcements?


    ¡°I see now.¡±


    Zhang Chen stepped into the hospital¡¯s patient wing.


    The other floors were normal.


    But above the twentieth floor, it was a different story.


    And this particular floor¡ª


    Was the one he had specially arranged for the Jiangdong Division to use just over an hour ago.


    The elevator doors opened.


    Zhang Chen immediately noticed the temperature drop.


    Although hospitals were air-conditioned and naturally chilly, this wasn¡¯t normal.


    Silent. Not a single person in sight.


    ¡°Taking the initiative rather than waiting to die¡ªthat¡¯s her style.¡±


    A slight smile appeared on Zhang Chen¡¯s face.


    Without hesitation, he retrieved advanced Exorcism Talismans and Lightning Talismans from his system inventory,


    holding them firmly in his hand as he walked into the patient ward area.


    The first thing he saw¡ª


    Someone is slowly collapsing to their knees, then falling limply to the ground.


    It was none other than Wei Bai, the division chief who had been chatting with him just moments ago.


    Besides that¡ª


    Several nurses had also fainted at the nurse¡¯s station.


    No wonder the patient ward area was so eerily silent.


    ¡°I see. Knocking them unconscious is a good way to buy some time.¡±


    Zhang Chen scanned the empty corridor.


    Not a single soul in sight.


    At this moment, he muttered to himself, as if speaking to the air¡ª


    ¡°Honestly, you could¡¯ve been more ruthless and just killed them. It wouldn¡¯t have been difficult for you.¡±


    He continued speaking, tightening his grip on the Exorcism Talismans and Lightning Talismans.


    Even though he knew exactly who he was facing now, and was familiar with her personality, his heart still felt a bit uneasy.


    After all¡ª


    Humans and demons are fundamentally different!


    ¡°Of course, killing them would be simple. But that would alert the higher-ups of the Demon-Slaying Bureau. Instead, you chose to let them sleep for ten days to buy yourself time to recover?¡±


    Zhang Chen now stood beside Wei Bai.


    Sure enough, he was still alive, merely unconscious like the rest of his subordinates.


    The temperature continued to plummet.


    If stepping out of the elevator had felt like 7¨C8¡ãC,


    Then now¡ªit was below freezing!


    Ignoring Wei Bai, Zhang Chen kept talking to himself: ¡°Recovering from your injuries won¡¯t be easy.¡±


    ¡°Even if you buy ten days, it¡¯s still just a drop in the ocean.¡±


    Just then¡ª


    A figure appeared behind him.


    A woman!


    An incomparably beautiful, seductive figure wreathed in violet flames.


    Like a demoness who had emerged straight from the depths of the Asura Hell.


    In her hand¡ª


    A sword!


    Enveloped in swirling black-violet flames.


    And it was precisely this sword that had made the entire patient ward so cold.


    Without hesitation, Zhang Chen threw out a Lightning Talisman.


    In an instant¡ª


    A bolt of lightning tore through the air!


    Powerful enough to wound a dangerous-class demon, and outright obliterate an ordinary-class one.

 Chapter 6 - What I Want Is You! Cards on the Table

    Chapter 6: What I Want Is You! Cards on the Table


    Does trash-talking work?


    Yes, it absolutely does.


    Especially when you know what Xing Lingun¡¯s weakness is. The effect is immediate and powerful.


    Of course, Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t the same Zhang family young master from the original manga.


    He knew trash talk would work. But to make his words even more convincing¡ª Right after speaking, Zhang Chen directly threw out the High-Level Exorcism Talisman in his hand.


    This was no Basic Lightning Talisman like before!


    It was a High-Level Exorcism Talisman!


    Even a dangerous-grade demon would be instantly killed by it!


    And sure enough¡ª As soon as the talisman left his hand, Zhang Chen saw the purple demonic flames surrounding the stunning woman in front of him get forcibly suppressed!


    It was as if an invisible force had bound her in place, and magical light patterns appeared around her like a magic circle.


    Naturally, Zhang Chen had no interest in worrying whether this was scientific or not. After all, since he¡¯d already transmigrated and demons were real, who cared about such trivial details?


    Zhang Chen could clearly see that in the presence of the High-Level Exorcism Talisman, the entire hospital corridor¡¯s temperature had returned to normal. Even the previously dim lighting brightened once again.


    ¡°As expected of a system-produced item¡ªquality guaranteed!¡± Zhang Chen¡¯s heart settled.


    He obviously knew the weakness of this female lead, Xing Lingun. And he was confident he could persuade her. So why did he still use the High-Level Exorcism Talisman in his hand?


    The reason was simple!


    ¡°Negotiation and cooperation must be built on equal footing!¡±


    That was why Zhang Chen made his move.


    Xing Lingun wasn¡¯t like his naive, sweet, silly fianc¨¦e, the Lin family¡¯s eldest daughter. Zhang Chen knew very well what Xing Lingun¡¯s personality was like.


    He also knew exactly why she had fallen from her position as the highest authority in the Demon-Slaying Division to what she was now.


    Xing Lingun had been framed, which was why she ended up like this!


    ¡°I told you, you can¡¯t do anything to me.¡± Zhang Chen¡¯s voice was full of confidence.


    At the same time, he saw the demonic aura around Xing Lingun weakening under the talisman¡¯s power. The terrifying demonic energy on her body was rapidly diminishing.


    As if sensing how formidable the talisman was, Xing Lingun, without saying a word, caused the demonic sword in her hand, wrapped in purple flames, to suddenly blaze even stronger.


    An even denser wave of demonic aura burst out from it.


    ¡°It¡¯s useless.¡± Zhang Chen shook his head. He had full faith in his system.


    After all, this was a High-Level Exorcism Talisman. It might not be enough to kill a fatal-grade demon instantly, But keeping one suppressed for a while wasn¡¯t a problem.


    And indeed¡ª The talisman¡¯s power and Xing Lingun¡¯s demonic energy began a tug-of-war.


    Neither side could overwhelm the other. No! Anyone with sharp eyes could see that the talisman¡¯s power had a slight upper hand. ¡°That demonic sword of yours is impressive, but in your current state, you can¡¯t wield it properly.¡±


    While speaking, Zhang Chen pulled out yet another identical High-Level Exorcism Talisman. ¡°Look, I might not be able to deal with you, but I¡¯ve got plenty of these. Want to try me?¡±


    If one wasn¡¯t enough, then two. If two weren¡¯t enough, then three. Zhang Chen put on the image of someone filthy rich and reckless.


    No one would have guessed that, including the one in his hand, He only had two more High-Level Exorcism Talismans left in his system inventory. It was all about appearances¡ªwithout presence, how could he bluff?


    Finally¡ª When Zhang Chen pulled out another High-Level Exorcism Talisman, Xing Lingun was ¡®convinced.¡¯


    At the same time, Zhang Chen finally heard Xing Lingun speak. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Her voice was cold, but carried a unique charm and allure. ¡°What do you want?¡±


    In that moment, Zhang Chen smiled. He knew he had persuaded Xing Lingun.


    At least, it was a good start. ¡°I want you!¡±


    Zhang Chen got straight to the point, not bothering to hide his goal. Perhaps she didn¡¯t expect Zhang Chen to be so direct.


    Xing Lingun froze on the spot.


    Dumbfounded, surprised, confused¡­


    She even looked a little cute in that moment, showing a different side of herself that Zhang Chen hadn¡¯t seen before.


    ¡°That joke isn¡¯t funny.¡± Her voice was still icy. But Zhang Chen heard a slight change in her tone.


    At this point¡ª The hospital corridor had returned to normal.


    The power from the exorcism talisman was also gradually fading¡ªit was, after all, just one talisman. Its stored power was limited. Zhang Chen could already see that the woman in front of him had returned to her human appearance.


    She looked about twenty-four or twenty-five years old. Mature, seductive, alluring¡ªbut also so cold that no one dared to approach. She was the very image of an ice-cold beauty, yet with the allure of a witch that made one¡¯s heart itch.


    ¡°As expected of one of the former Ten Yamas of the Underworld. A talisman capable of injuring an ordinary fatal-grade demon couldn¡¯t even harm her.¡± Zhang Chen felt somewhat relieved.


    If he hadn¡¯t been the manga¡¯s original author, who knew all the secrets, And knew exactly what Xing Lingun¡¯s weaknesses were, The things he¡¯d obtained from the system lottery really wouldn¡¯t have been enough to handle her.


    ¡°That protagonist Ye Fan really doesn¡¯t play fair. Just because he inherited the family¡¯s Eight Trigrams Mirror, he managed to subdue a female lead like Xing Lingun right at the start¡ªit makes no sense.¡±


    Of course, he had written the story that way himself.


    What could he say? The guy was the manga¡¯s main character.


    Suppressing his urge to complain, Zhang Chen grinned slyly. ¡°A joke? I¡¯m dead serious.¡± Before Xing Lingun could react, he glanced at the unconscious Director Wei lying on the floor.


    ¡°Sure, you knocked them out for ten days or half a month to delay the upper ranks of the Demon-Slaying Division from discovering you¡¯re in Jiangdong. But that¡¯s just a stopgap.¡± Zhang Chen spoke meaningfully, as if he knew all her secrets. Combined with how he¡¯d just exposed her weakness, and the exorcism talismans he held that could repel demons.


    He really had a strong negotiating position. Xing Lingun, in her human form, was breathtakingly beautiful, and Zhang Chen unabashedly sized her up.


    Not hiding the appreciation in his eyes at all. ¡°Oh right, I should introduce myself first.¡± Zhang Chen smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m Zhang Chen, the legitimate heir of the Zhang family in Jiangdong. You should know the Zhang family, right?¡±


    Sure enough¡ª At this moment, the demonic aura around Xing Lingun had completely dissipated. She could clearly switch freely between her human and demon identities


    Even her demonic sword had disappeared. Xing Lingun looked at Zhang Chen coldly but didn¡¯t refute him. Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised. He continued, ¡°On my side, I have power and influence, at least in Jiangdong.¡±


    ¡°Also, I¡¯ve got a good relationship with the local branch of the Demon-Slaying Division.¡±


    Xing Lingun¡¯s cold voice rang out. ¡°I¡¯m not interested.¡±


    Zhang Chen shook his head. ¡°No, you are.¡± ¡°I told you¡ªI can help you.¡± ¡°Not only can I help you conceal your identity, I can even make it so you can appear in public openly!¡±


    ¡°With the Demon-Slaying Division, me stepping in is far more useful than you doing so.¡±


    ¡°And your sister, the one you care about most¡ªI can help her too. I can make sure she doesn¡¯t end up like you.¡± Every time Zhang Chen spoke, he could see Xing Lingun¡¯s delicate body tremble slightly.


    Especially when he mentioned her sister¡ªher reaction was the most intense.


    Zhang Chen smiled secretly.


    Knowing your opponent was his greatest advantage. Xing Lingun¡¯s voice finally softened a little compared to before.


    ¡°Give me a reason.¡± Zhang Chen grinned.


    ¡°I told you. I want you. That¡¯s all.¡±


    This was the manga¡¯s first female lead!


    She was also the main heroine who ran through the entire plotline!


    And she was so beautiful, so seductive¡ªonly an idiot would pass on that. Let Ye Fan benefit?


    He¡¯d rather benefit himself!


    That¡¯s right!


    He was a shameless old perv. Cards on the table!

 Chapter 7 - Brother Wei, Don’t Doubt Me, She Really Is My Girlfriend

    Chapter 7 ¨C Brother Wei, Don¡¯t Doubt Me, She Really Is My Girlfriend


    ¡°Is that so?¡±


    Unfortunately, Xing Lingyun clearly didn¡¯t believe Zhang Chen¡¯s explanation.


    She knew she was beautiful.


    Whether it was before she fell and became a demon, when she was one of the Ten Yama Kings of the Demon-Slaying Division¡­


    Or after she fell and became a monster¡­


    She was always a stunning beauty capable of driving men mad.


    And after turning into a monster, she¡¯d gained an extra touch of seductive charm.


    Even more alluring.


    But!


    Xing Lingyun didn¡¯t believe it!


    Would there really be such a fool in this world who¡¯s so lustful he doesn¡¯t even want his life?


    ¡°I¡¯m not human anymore.¡±


    Just this simple sentence from Xing Lingyun was proof she didn¡¯t buy Zhang Chen¡¯s words.


    No matter how beautiful she was, she was still a monster!


    A human being together with a monster would end up as a corpse in minutes!


    Even if Xing Lingyun could try to restrain and control herself¡­


    For ordinary people, the impact would still be considerable.


    If Zhang Chen knew what she was thinking¡­


    He¡¯d definitely nod in agreement.


    And then say, ¡®There¡¯s indeed no such fool¡­ but I have a Xiantian Pure Yang Physique!¡¯


    Zhang Chen grinned slyly. ¡°I¡¯m someone who¡¯s not picky about cold or hot.¡±


    Xing Lingyun: ¡°All right, whether you believe it or not, it all boils down to one thing.¡±


    Zhang Chen put away his smile, his eyes gradually turning serious.


    ¡°Just one thing, or rather, consider it a deal between us!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you gain a new identity. I can even give your sister a big chance to get out of that quagmire!¡±


    ¡°But of course, I want something in return. The price is you, Xing Lingyun!¡±


    Zhang Chen spoke word by word: ¡°I want you!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it simple?¡±


    ¡°Of course, if you refuse, I¡¯ll just turn around and leave. I won¡¯t interfere in what happens next.¡±


    A classic tactic of retreating in order to advance?


    There¡¯s no way Zhang Chen would let go of Xing Lingyun so easily!


    She¡¯s so beautiful, and her status is off the charts!


    A powerful female lead!


    What¡¯s more, in Zhang Chen¡¯s personal character settings¡­


    Xing Lingyun was the cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside type.


    Don¡¯t be fooled by her cold and domineering appearance!


    She¡¯s a 100% tsundere.


    But in reality, at her core, she¡¯s extremely traditional.


    Once you tame her¡­


    She¡¯s the textbook example of a virtuous wife and loving mother!


    ¡°Can¡¯t let Ye Fan get a bargain here!¡±


    Zhang Chen waited. Although he was seventy to eighty percent sure¡­


    That he¡¯d succeed.


    He was still a little uneasy.


    Fortunately.


    He got the result he wanted.


    Xing Lingyun was silent for about a minute.


    Finally, she nodded.


    ¡°Fine, I agree. I hope you won¡¯t regret it.¡±


    Xing Lingyun¡¯s eyes carried a trace of mockery and cold amusement.


    In her eyes, Zhang Chen¡¯s thoughts were laughable, basically asking for death.


    Regret?


    A faint smile flashed across Zhang Chen¡¯s face. He guessed what Xing Lingyun meant by ¡®regret¡¯.


    In his heart, he chuckled sneakily:


    There was no contract, nor any so-called binding agreement.


    Both sides silently acknowledged this verbal deal.


    Xing Lingyun didn¡¯t care.


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t bothered.


    For something like this, a written contract was a piece of scrap paper. Could it bind a monster?


    As for an actual binding pact¡­


    He wasn¡¯t Ye Fan. He didn¡¯t have some ancestral treasure that could suppress monsters.


    So a verbal agreement was enough.


    He was confident that he could make Xing Lingyun willingly submit.


    Since the two of them had reached an agreement¡­


    Zhang Chen naturally wanted to show his sincerity.


    And he¡¯d already thought about what to do.


    Looking at Director Wei, who was still unconscious on the ground from Xing Lingyun¡¯s powerful demonic aura¡­


    Zhang Chen casually asked, ¡°They shouldn¡¯t have seen your true face, right?¡±


    Who knew¡­


    Xing Lingyun fell silent immediately, and this result told Zhang Chen everything.


    ¡°Forget it, so what if they¡¯ve seen it? A little troublesome, but not unsolvable.¡±


    Xing Lingyun frowned slightly, a trace of curiosity flashing in her eyes.


    ¡°What are you planning?¡±


    In her view, even if Zhang Chen¡¯s backer was the Zhang family of Jiangdong¡­


    Their power was immense, but wanting to help her was still a pipe dream.


    Even though they now had a verbal agreement, she still didn¡¯t believe him.


    The Demon-Slaying Division held a very special status, different from other government offices.


    Zhang Chen squatted down and checked Director Wei¡¯s condition.


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    Then he said, ¡°I have my ways. Since I promised you, I¡¯ll definitely do it.¡±


    And Zhang Chen¡¯s approach¡­


    What happened next truly surprised Xing Lingyun.


    Because according to Zhang Chen¡¯s request, he didn¡¯t choose to silence witnesses.


    Nor did he destroy the corpses and erase the evidence.


    Instead, he asked Xing Lingyun to lift the demonic aura on Director Wei and the others.


    As for what this would lead to, Xing Lingyun knew very well.


    So she hesitated.


    Zhang Chen knew what she was worried about, and smiled faintly. ¡°If I wanted to harm you, I wouldn¡¯t need to go through all this trouble.¡±


    Xing Lingyun thought carefully.


    It was indeed so.


    In the end, she nodded. With a casual wave, Zhang Chen saw a faint purple aura dissipate from Director Wei¡¯s body.


    The same applied to the other Demon-Slaying Division operatives lying in the ward.


    They were all demon-slayers from the Jiangdong Branch.


    Under Director Wei¡¯s command.


    They had previously discovered Xing Lingyun¡¯s whereabouts and were preparing to take action to execute her.


    Who knew they¡¯d kick a steel plate instead.


    ¡°Your method is rather special.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled when he saw Xing Lingyun easily control and retrieve her demonic aura.


    Even among monsters, Xing Lingyun was special.


    She used to be a demon-slayer of the Demon-Slaying Division.


    Even one of the Ten Yama Kings!


    That explained why the operatives of the Jiangdong Branch were completely powerless before her.


    After all, she was too familiar with the Demon-Slaying Division¡¯s methods and mentality!


    That said.


    The process was actually simple.


    Before long.


    Zhang Chen saw Director Wei and the demon-slaying operatives of the Jiangdong Branch gradually regain consciousness.


    From the order in which they woke up, it was clear¡ª


    The stronger the person, the faster they woke.


    As the director of the Jiangdong Branch, Wei Bai quickly regained consciousness first.


    ¡°Brother Zhang? Why are you here?¡±


    When he woke up, the first person he saw was Zhang Chen.


    Director Wei¡¯s face was full of surprise, and then he immediately remembered what had happened before he passed out.


    His expression changed!


    Especially when he caught sight of the person standing behind Zhang Chen at a glance!


    A stunningly beautiful woman, enchanting yet with an icy, distant expression.


    Combined with the silhouette he¡¯d seen before fainting¡­


    Director Wei¡¯s expression changed dramatically.


    ¡°Brother Zhang, watch out! Behind you¡­¡±


    Zhang Chen had long anticipated this.


    Xing Lingyun remained expressionless, but she was also curious how Zhang Chen would handle this.


    Everyone in the Jiangdong Branch of the Demon-Slaying Division had seen her face.


    Even though she¡¯d now reverted to her human form, her appearance hadn¡¯t changed much.


    How could they possibly not recognize her?


    But Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t flustered at all. He watched as one of Director Wei¡¯s eyes turned blood-red on instinct.


    He spoke calmly: ¡°Brother Wei, thank goodness my girlfriend was here. Otherwise, the consequences would¡¯ve been unimaginable.¡±


    That one sentence.


    Completely stunned Director Wei.


    Director Wei: ¡°Brother Zhang, what do you mean by that?¡±


    Xing Lingyun also glanced at Zhang Chen but didn¡¯t seem to mind him taking advantage of her verbally.


    Zhang Chen chuckled and said, ¡°I came back to the hospital earlier for some personal matters, and I happened to notice something wrong on this floor. I didn¡¯t expect to see you in danger, Brother Wei. Fortunately, my girlfriend made a move and killed the monster that appeared in the hospital. Otherwise, who knows what might¡¯ve happened!¡±


    Listening to Zhang Chen¡¯s serious nonsense¡­


    Xing Lingyun almost couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    She knew exactly what had happened!


    Director Wei¡¯s face was full of confusion. He looked at Zhang Chen.


    Then looked at Xing Lingyun standing behind Zhang Chen.


    He asked blankly, ¡°She¡­ she¡¯s your¡­¡±


    ¡°My girlfriend. Oh, and by the way, she¡¯s an expert in this field, just like you guys.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled and nodded.


    Lying through his teeth without batting an eye, and even making it sound convincing.


    In short, he told Director Wei¡­


    The monster that had ambushed him earlier had already been killed!


    The one who did it was Xing Lingyun.


    And Xing Lingyun was his girlfriend.


    He spoke so confidently, leaving no room for doubt.


    No matter how suspicious Director Wei felt deep down, what else could he do at this point?


    He could only accept it, bewildered and half-believing.


    ¡°So¡­ so it¡¯s my sister-in-law¡­ I thought just now¡­¡±


    Director Wei¡¯s old face flushed. He laughed awkwardly, a bit embarrassed.


    To say he had no doubts would be a lie, but he had no proof.


    Besides¡­


    Zhang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Brother Wei, you¡¯re not suspecting my girlfriend is a monster, are you?¡±


    Director Wei laughed even more awkwardly and quickly denied it.


    Of course not.


    How could she be a monster?


    Humans and monsters couldn¡¯t coexist!


    If she were a monster, how could she be standing calmly behind Zhang Chen?


    Director Wei shook his head vigorously, thinking he was overthinking things.

 Chapter 8 - I’m Their Sugar Daddy, So I Call the Shots

    Chapter 8 : I¡¯m Their Sugar Daddy, So I Call the Shots


    A favor like saving someone¡¯s life was no small thing.


    With Zhang Chen¡¯s seemingly reasonable explanation¡­


    Even if Director Wei didn¡¯t want to believe it, he had no choice but to believe.


    Moreover, as the others under his command gradually woke up¡­


    Each one of them felt as if they had narrowly escaped death, their faces full of lingering fear and relief.


    The Demon Slayer profession was a high-risk job.


    You never knew what tomorrow would bring.


    Dying on any given day was perfectly normal.


    ¡°Little Brother Zhang, I really have to thank you this time! And your girlfriend too! If it weren¡¯t for you two¡­¡±


    Director Wei¡¯s face was full of emotion.


    Including the subordinates under him¡ªafter learning the truth, they all expressed their gratitude one after another.


    In fact, when these people first saw Xing Lingyun¡­


    They had once doubted and felt nervous.


    But after learning that Xing Lingyun was Zhang Chen¡¯s girlfriend¡­


    And that she had even killed that mysterious and unfathomable demon, saving all of their lives¡­


    Only then did they let go of their suspicions.


    ¡°Brother Wei, you¡¯re being too polite. We¡¯re friends. How could I stand by and do nothing in a situation like this?¡±


    Zhang Chen spoke very sincerely.


    Xing Lingyun¡¯s expression turned strange.


    If she didn¡¯t know the truth, she might have been fooled too.


    Director Wei became even more emotional. ¡°Being able to meet Little Brother Zhang is truly a blessing for me.¡±


    ¡°A great favor doesn¡¯t require thanks. If there¡¯s ever anything I can help you with in the future, just say the word!¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled smugly in his heart.


    On the surface, however, he responded politely.


    ¡°Brother Wei, now you¡¯re treating me like an outsider!¡±


    ¡°No, no, no! Little Brother, you¡¯ve misunderstood. From now on, if you need anything, just tell me directly!¡±


    Director Wei patted his chest firmly.


    In truth, he wasn¡¯t the type to be easily moved.


    Even when Zhang Chen previously donated thirty million yuan to the Jiangdong Division¡­


    And provided various vehicles and equipment worth over ten million yuan¡­


    Director Wei had only acted politely on the surface.


    But now¡­


    This was a life-saving favor!


    And it wasn¡¯t just saving one or two people¡ªit was saving all of them.


    If Zhang Chen¡¯s girlfriend hadn¡¯t acted, the entire Jiangdong Division of the Demon Slayer Bureau would¡¯ve been wiped out this time!


    Zhang Chen pretended to hesitate, then reluctantly nodded. ¡°All right, since Brother Wei, you insist.¡±


    ¡°This time, we really embarrassed ourselves. If it weren¡¯t for your girlfriend stepping in, I don¡¯t even know how things would¡¯ve ended.¡±


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    When Zhang Chen heard this, he immediately followed up, ¡°Brother Wei, you¡¯re being too modest. It¡¯s just that the demon we faced earlier was too cunning and treacherous. Otherwise, with Brother Wei and your capable subordinates, you¡¯d have handled it easily.¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes! We were careless!¡±


    Director Wei laughed and replied. Zhang Chen giving him this way out made him feel very pleased.


    The people under him also awkwardly smiled and thanked him.


    Were they careless, or were they simply not strong enough?


    How could they not know?


    It was just something too embarrassing to admit.


    Zhang Chen understood this perfectly.


    ¡°Brother Wei, for the next few days, just stay in the hospital and recover. No need to rush to be discharged. If you need anything, just let the hospital know¡ªI¡¯ve already made arrangements.¡±


    After a round of polite conversation¡­


    Director Wei and the others accepted his kindness.


    Right now, they were full of gratitude and goodwill toward Zhang Chen.


    And at this moment¡­


    Zhang Chen finally seemed to casually mention his real purpose.


    ¡°Oh right, I wonder if Brother Wei could do me a small favor?¡±


    Zhang Chen spoke as if it were difficult to ask.


    Director Wei had been fretting about how to repay this favor¡ªso when he heard this, how could he hesitate?


    He immediately smiled and said, ¡°Little Brother, if there¡¯s anything you need, just say the word. As long as it¡¯s within my power, I won¡¯t say no.¡±


    ¡°Could Brother Wei help get my girlfriend an official position?¡±


    Zhang Chen voiced his request.


    Upon hearing this¡­


    Director Wei was momentarily stunned.


    A trace of purple demonic intent flashed across Xing Lingyun¡¯s eyes.


    What was this supposed to mean?


    He wanted the Demon Slayer Bureau to give her, a demon, an official Demon Slayer title?


    Wasn¡¯t this just too gutsy?!


    Only Zhang Chen smiled and said, ¡°If it¡¯s too troublesome for Brother Wei to arrange, just forget I mentioned it.¡±


    He did it on purpose.


    He had just done them such a huge favor.


    Could Director Wei possibly refuse?


    It was a life-saving favor, after all.


    Even though it was all nonsense made up by Zhang Chen¡­


    The key was¡ªthey believed it, didn¡¯t they?


    Sure enough, Director Wei snapped out of it after a moment.


    He glanced at Xing Lingyun, who was standing silently behind Zhang Chen.


    Then, after a moment¡¯s thought, he asked, ¡°Little Brother, what exactly do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d like to have her listed under your department, have an official identity. After all, you¡¯re the true experts¡ªit¡¯d be good for my girlfriend to learn from you all.¡±


    These words were typical humility.


    Director Wei wasn¡¯t stupid. How could he not understand Zhang Chen¡¯s intentions?


    He was just giving him face by putting it this way.


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve asked, although this is a bit troublesome, it¡¯s no big deal.¡±


    In the end, Director Wei nodded in agreement.


    Wasn¡¯t it just giving someone an official identity?


    The Demon Slayer Bureau was also a government department¡ªjust a special one.


    Externally, it was considered an emergency response department, not unlike the police.


    As the head of Jiangdong Division, arranging for one more person wasn¡¯t difficult at all.


    For an ordinary person, it might be inappropriate¡ªafter all, the bureau¡¯s work wasn¡¯t suitable for civilians.


    But now, Director Wei knew that the person Zhang Chen wanted to arrange for was the very one who had saved them.


    So there was no issue.


    Zhang Chen achieved the result he wanted, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble Brother Wei.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing!¡±


    After finalizing this matter¡­


    Zhang Chen casually revealed some information about the demon that had attacked Director Wei earlier.


    Under his explanation¡­


    Director Wei did not doubt at all.


    He identified it as a strange-type demon with seductive abilities.


    Its strength was roughly at the ¡®Dangerous¡¯ level, not yet reaching ¡®Deadly¡¯.


    The reason for this judgment was simple.


    If it had been a ¡®Deadly¡¯ level demon, there was basically no way they would¡¯ve survived.


    Even Director Wei himself wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against a Deadly level demon.


    Of course, this was him overestimating himself.


    If he really encountered one, surviving would already be considered extremely lucky.


    ¡­


    ¡°Now do you believe me?¡±


    Inside a Rolls-Royce Phantom.


    Zhang Chen wore a smile on his face.


    The partition at the front had risen, and Uncle Liu, the butler, was driving¡ªunable to hear anything from the back.


    In the back seat, apart from Zhang Chen¡­


    Xing Lingyun was quietly sitting beside him.


    Hearing Zhang Chen boast, her expression became strange.


    Ever since they left the hospital¡­


    She had been sizing Zhang Chen up.


    Just like how Zhang Chen had sized her up without restraint, Xing Lingyun was equally direct when she observed him.


    Then she finally spoke: ¡°You won¡¯t be able to hide it for long.¡±


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t deny it. He nodded and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s true, I won¡¯t be able to hide it for long.¡±


    ¡°Then why do this?¡±


    To arrange for a demon to have an official Demon Slayer identity¡­


    This kind of outrageous move¡ªno one would believe it if it spread.


    However¡­


    Zhang Chen had actually done it.


    And he had succeeded.


    Of course, there were many reasons for this.


    On one hand, Director Wei had already accepted Zhang Chen¡¯s benefits earlier.


    Thirty million yuan in funds and vehicles and equipment worth over ten million yuan.


    As the saying goes, ¡°One¡¯s hand is tied when taking favors; one¡¯s mouth is soft after taking food.¡±


    Now, he owed Zhang Chen a life-saving favor on top of that.


    Naturally, things became easier.


    The corners of Zhang Chen¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°Why not?¡±


    Xing Lingyun was speechless.


    She was now a demon¡ªbut she had once been human.


    And because of her status, she had met all kinds of people.


    But only Zhang Chen¡¯s kind of self-confidence left her baffled.


    ¡°When they find out, even you¡¯ll be in danger.¡±


    Zhang Chen chuckled, then raised an eyebrow. ¡°I¡¯ll take that as you worrying about me?¡±


    Then he smiled confidently.


    Before Xing Lingyun could refute, he said, ¡°As long as they don¡¯t have evidence, suspicion is useless.¡±


    This answer left Xing Lingyun speechless.


    Thinking about it carefully, it was indeed true.


    The people in the Demon Slayer Bureau weren¡¯t fools.


    At least in the Jiangdong Division, Director Wei was a shrewd man.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s identity wasn¡¯t ordinary. He bore them no grudge¡ªin fact, he had given them many benefits.


    He had earned so many favors.


    If you stood in Director Wei¡¯s shoes, unless you had solid evidence, would you pick a fight with Zhang Chen?


    Were you out of your mind?


    Offending your sugar daddy?


    You¡¯d have to be an idiot!

 Chapter 10 - First Victory Reward!

    Chapter 10: First Victory Reward!


    The next day.


    Zhang Chen woke up feeling refreshed and clear-headed.


    When he opened his eyes, there wasn¡¯t the slightest ache in his back or waist.


    Even though he had fought until very late last night, and technically only slept three or four hours, he still felt brimming with energy.


    ¡°Is this another benefit of having a powerful physique?¡±


    Zhang Chen used to complain that the system had too few functions.


    Aside from the lottery, it didn¡¯t seem to serve any other purpose.


    But thinking about it now¡ªmaybe that wasn¡¯t so bad.


    Too many flashy functions would actually be pretty useless.


    ¡°Better than saddling me with mandatory system quests or forcing me to do some shady stuff.¡±


    Zhang Chen had initially worried that after taking in Xing Lingyun, the system might throw in some nonsense like a ¡®Villain¡¯s Fate¡¯ mechanic.


    If that really happened, even if it was harmless, it would feel like being led by the nose.


    But now, seeing that the system was operating normally, Zhang Chen was very satisfied!


    Extremely satisfied!


    Next to him, Xing Lingyun lay snuggled by his side.


    Well¡­


    Zhang Chen admitted he might¡¯ve been a little too aggressive in last night¡¯s battle¡ªtotally let loose.


    Even though Xing Lingyun was a deadly-level demoness, it was her first taste of defeat.


    Her mentality had completely collapsed.


    Naturally, she crumbled afterward, letting him have his way.


    ¡°A brand new day.¡±


    Zhang Chen turned over and got out of bed.


    He felt strength coursing through his entire body.


    ¡°Why does it feel like I¡¯ve changed a bit more compared to last night?¡±


    Zhang Chen rolled his neck and stretched his waist and abdomen.


    Then, he sensed something unusual.


    A flash of inspiration struck him.


    He pulled up his system panel to check.


    And immediately understood why!


    [Host: Zhang Chen].[Identity: Direct descendant of the Zhang family, Jiangdong Province].[Strength: 135 (Average person: 10)].[Agility: 136 (Average person: 10)].[Physique: 168 (Average person: 10)].[Yang Energy: 99999/99999 (Innate Pure Yang Body)].


    Looking at the changes in his attributes, Zhang Chen grinned.


    ¡°Strength, agility, and physique all increased by 100 points?¡±


    Last night, he hadn¡¯t spent money on the lottery.


    Even though, at this point, he wasn¡¯t short on money, who had the time to play with that during the fight?


    And now looking at this¡­


    Good grief!


    He really had to say Good grief!


    A full 100-point increase in all attributes!


    That was equivalent to increasing his physical condition by ten times compared to an average person!


    ¡°Going by these numbers, doesn¡¯t that make me over ten times stronger than a normal adult male?¡±


    Strength and agility were whatever.


    Zhang Chen actually didn¡¯t need them that much.


    Normally, he had a whole squad of bodyguards around him, all elite martial artists.


    When would he ever need to lift a finger himself?


    And when it came to demons and monsters, even less so.


    Xing Lingyun alone was enough to deal with the vast majority of them.


    But free benefits? Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t going to refuse.


    ¡°Increasing my physique¡ªnow  a good thing!¡±


    With a physique stat of 168, that meant he could recover 168 Yang Energy per second.


    That was equivalent to 10,080 Yang Energy per minute!


    ¡°Based on last night¡¯s battle, breaking through a first-level tower costs dozens of Yang Energy points.


    A second-level tower costs several hundred.


    Capturing the Crystal Base costs a straight-up fifty thousand each time!¡±


    Even though Zhang Chen had the Innate Pure Yang Body, with a Yang Energy limit of 99,999 points, he could only sustain two rounds of consecutive battles.


    Of course, that efficiency was already outrageous.


    Compared to the male protagonist Ye Fan from the comics, who by the endgame couldn¡¯t even do that much and could only stare helplessly.


    Zhang Chen already tasted his first victory last night.


    But Zhang Chen knew Xing Lingyun was only the first female lead.


    There would be more to come.


    Right now, he could easily solo Xing Lingyun, and even ride the momentum.


    But what about when the other female leads appeared, and he conquered them too?


    One versus two?


    Barely doable.


    One versus three?


    That¡¯d be difficult.


    One versus four, five, six, seven, eight?


    ¡°Getting ganged up on like that¡ªI won¡¯t be able to hold out! Looks like the Innate Pure Yang Body isn¡¯t stable enough!¡±


    Zhang Chen remained vigilant even in comfort.


    He started planning ahead.


    ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s a way to keep increasing the Yang Energy cap?¡±


    ¡°Before I can raise the limit, improving my physique and boosting recovery seems to be the top priority.¡±


    Zhang Chen made up his mind.


    He¡¯d find time to study the system.


    This system of his was kind of lazy, a little too simple.


    But judging from the physical changes after last night¡¯s victory, there were definitely more secrets to unearth.


    ¡­


    The lives of the wealthy were usually plain and dull.


    Zhang Chen had already gotten used to this lifestyle over the past few days.


    Once the initial sense of novelty wore off, it all felt rather meh.


    In one morning, he casually spent ten million on a ten-roll system lottery.


    And in the end, only got one item: Mental Power Specialization.


    The rest were all random, useless daily necessities.


    So yeah, if you didn¡¯t have some capital to burn, this lottery was honestly unaffordable.


    ¡°So stingy.¡±


    One million per draw, with totally random prizes.


    Zhang Chen shook his head.


    Then glanced at the Mental Power Specialization, knowing its function was to enhance his mental strength.


    It would come in handy against hypnosis, suggestion, illusions, and other mental attacks.


    ¡°Better than nothing. I vaguely remember there being some demons that specialize in mental attacks.¡±


    The more skills, the better.


    You never know when they¡¯ll come in handy.


    Additionally, in his system warehouse, besides all kinds of demon-slaying and righteous tools, there was also a Substitute Puppet¡ªa pretty good item.


    According to the system description, this thing could block a single fatal attack.


    ¡°Basically, it¡¯s like having three extra lives. Not bad! Not bad!¡±


    Of course, even if it was system-grade quality, the Substitute Puppet wasn¡¯t all-powerful.


    It could only withstand fatal attacks at the Terrifying Level or equivalent.


    Anything beyond that, the puppet wouldn¡¯t help.


    Which made sense¡ªotherwise, it would be too overpowered.


    ¡°At the Terrifying Level and beyond, that kind of threat shouldn¡¯t show up for a while.¡±


    Other than checking whether his luck was good or bad every day with the lottery,


    Zhang Chen discovered that after last night¡¯s friendly and tacit ¡®in-depth exchange¡¯ with Xing Lingyun¡ª which was basically them duo-queuing in Canyon of the Pinnacle all night¡ª his system, besides showing his own panel attributes, now even displayed Xing Lingyun¡¯s basic information.


    At this moment, Zhang Chen was studying it.


    Xing Lingyun:


    [Level: Deadly (Recovering from injuries)].[Potential: SSR].[Experience: ???/??? (Next Level: Terrifying)].[Affection Level: 90 (Dangerously low below 20)].


    There wasn¡¯t much visible information.


    But every bit was crucial.


    Especially that Affection Level. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhang Chen had been worried since he and Xing Lingyun had no binding contract.


    Even though he took his first victory and had her weak spot in his grasp, and he knew her personality¡ªonce conquered, she¡¯d lean towards being a virtuous, loyal wife.


    He was still somewhat uneasy.


    Now seeing the system being so considerate, he immediately felt relieved.


    ¡°Looks like last night was really effective.¡±


    Zhang Chen laughed.


    Affection Level 90?


    That¡¯s why you gotta act when it¡¯s time to act.


    No need to hesitate.


    As for betrayal?


    As long as the Affection Level was high enough, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    ¡°Heh, it¡¯s also thanks to the Innate Pure Yang Body. Otherwise, even knowing her weaknesses wouldn¡¯t guarantee safety.¡±


    Now?


    Zhang Chen felt a bit smug.


    Changing into his everyday clothes, Xing Lingyun was holding his arm, her expression much softer than yesterday.


    And right now¡ª


    He and Xing Lingyun were inside the Jiangdong branch building of the Demon-Slaying Division.


    Just now, Branch Chief Wei Bai had called him.


    That request Zhang Chen made yesterday? Already handled.


    See, how simple things are?


    Money is king!

 Chapter 10 - First Victory Reward!

    Chapter 10: First Victory Reward!


    The next day.


    Zhang Chen woke up feeling refreshed and clear-headed.


    When he opened his eyes, there wasn¡¯t the slightest ache in his back or waist.


    Even though he had fought until very late last night, and technically only slept three or four hours, he still felt brimming with energy.


    ¡°Is this another benefit of having a powerful physique?¡±


    Zhang Chen used to complain that the system had too few functions.


    Aside from the lottery, it didn¡¯t seem to serve any other purpose.


    But thinking about it now¡ªmaybe that wasn¡¯t so bad.


    Too many flashy functions would actually be pretty useless.


    ¡°Better than saddling me with mandatory system quests or forcing me to do some shady stuff.¡±


    Zhang Chen had initially worried that after taking in Xing Lingyun, the system might throw in some nonsense like a ¡®Villain¡¯s Fate¡¯ mechanic.


    If that really happened, even if it was harmless, it would feel like being led by the nose.


    But now, seeing that the system was operating normally, Zhang Chen was very satisfied!


    Extremely satisfied!


    Next to him, Xing Lingyun lay snuggled by his side.


    Well¡­


    Zhang Chen admitted he might¡¯ve been a little too aggressive in last night¡¯s battle¡ªtotally let loose.


    Even though Xing Lingyun was a deadly-level demoness, it was her first taste of defeat.


    Her mentality had completely collapsed.


    Naturally, she crumbled afterward, letting him have his way.


    ¡°A brand new day.¡±


    Zhang Chen turned over and got out of bed.


    He felt strength coursing through his entire body.


    ¡°Why does it feel like I¡¯ve changed a bit more compared to last night?¡±


    Zhang Chen rolled his neck and stretched his waist and abdomen.


    Then, he sensed something unusual.


    A flash of inspiration struck him.


    He pulled up his system panel to check.


    And immediately understood why!


    [Host: Zhang Chen].[Identity: Direct descendant of the Zhang family, Jiangdong Province].[Strength: 135 (Average person: 10)].[Agility: 136 (Average person: 10)].[Physique: 168 (Average person: 10)].[Yang Energy: 99999/99999 (Innate Pure Yang Body)].


    Looking at the changes in his attributes, Zhang Chen grinned.


    ¡°Strength, agility, and physique all increased by 100 points?¡±


    Last night, he hadn¡¯t spent money on the lottery.


    Even though, at this point, he wasn¡¯t short on money, who had the time to play with that during the fight?


    And now looking at this¡­


    Good grief!


    He really had to say Good grief!


    A full 100-point increase in all attributes!


    That was equivalent to increasing his physical condition by ten times compared to an average person!


    ¡°Going by these numbers, doesn¡¯t that make me over ten times stronger than a normal adult male?¡±


    Strength and agility were whatever.


    Zhang Chen actually didn¡¯t need them that much.


    Normally, he had a whole squad of bodyguards around him, all elite martial artists.


    When would he ever need to lift a finger himself?


    And when it came to demons and monsters, even less so.


    Xing Lingyun alone was enough to deal with the vast majority of them.


    But free benefits? Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t going to refuse.


    ¡°Increasing my physique¡ªnow  a good thing!¡±


    With a physique stat of 168, that meant he could recover 168 Yang Energy per second.


    That was equivalent to 10,080 Yang Energy per minute!


    ¡°Based on last night¡¯s battle, breaking through a first-level tower costs dozens of Yang Energy points.


    A second-level tower costs several hundred.


    Capturing the Crystal Base costs a straight-up fifty thousand each time!¡±


    Even though Zhang Chen had the Innate Pure Yang Body, with a Yang Energy limit of 99,999 points, he could only sustain two rounds of consecutive battles.


    Of course, that efficiency was already outrageous.


    Compared to the male protagonist Ye Fan from the comics, who by the endgame couldn¡¯t even do that much and could only stare helplessly.


    Zhang Chen already tasted his first victory last night.


    But Zhang Chen knew Xing Lingyun was only the first female lead.


    There would be more to come.


    Right now, he could easily solo Xing Lingyun, and even ride the momentum.


    But what about when the other female leads appeared, and he conquered them too?


    One versus two?


    Barely doable.


    One versus three?


    That¡¯d be difficult.


    One versus four, five, six, seven, eight?


    ¡°Getting ganged up on like that¡ªI won¡¯t be able to hold out! Looks like the Innate Pure Yang Body isn¡¯t stable enough!¡±


    Zhang Chen remained vigilant even in comfort.


    He started planning ahead.


    ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s a way to keep increasing the Yang Energy cap?¡±


    ¡°Before I can raise the limit, improving my physique and boosting recovery seems to be the top priority.¡±


    Zhang Chen made up his mind.


    He¡¯d find time to study the system.


    This system of his was kind of lazy, a little too simple.


    But judging from the physical changes after last night¡¯s victory, there were definitely more secrets to unearth.


    ¡­


    The lives of the wealthy were usually plain and dull.


    Zhang Chen had already gotten used to this lifestyle over the past few days.


    Once the initial sense of novelty wore off, it all felt rather meh.


    In one morning, he casually spent ten million on a ten-roll system lottery.


    And in the end, only got one item: Mental Power Specialization.


    The rest were all random, useless daily necessities.


    So yeah, if you didn¡¯t have some capital to burn, this lottery was honestly unaffordable.


    ¡°So stingy.¡±


    One million per draw, with totally random prizes.


    Zhang Chen shook his head.


    Then glanced at the Mental Power Specialization, knowing its function was to enhance his mental strength.


    It would come in handy against hypnosis, suggestion, illusions, and other mental attacks.


    ¡°Better than nothing. I vaguely remember there being some demons that specialize in mental attacks.¡±


    The more skills, the better.


    You never know when they¡¯ll come in handy.


    Additionally, in his system warehouse, besides all kinds of demon-slaying and righteous tools, there was also a Substitute Puppet¡ªa pretty good item.


    According to the system description, this thing could block a single fatal attack.


    ¡°Basically, it¡¯s like having three extra lives. Not bad! Not bad!¡±


    Of course, even if it was system-grade quality, the Substitute Puppet wasn¡¯t all-powerful.


    It could only withstand fatal attacks at the Terrifying Level or equivalent.


    Anything beyond that, the puppet wouldn¡¯t help.


    Which made sense¡ªotherwise, it would be too overpowered.


    ¡°At the Terrifying Level and beyond, that kind of threat shouldn¡¯t show up for a while.¡±


    Other than checking whether his luck was good or bad every day with the lottery,


    Zhang Chen discovered that after last night¡¯s friendly and tacit ¡®in-depth exchange¡¯ with Xing Lingyun¡ª which was basically them duo-queuing in Canyon of the Pinnacle all night¡ª his system, besides showing his own panel attributes, now even displayed Xing Lingyun¡¯s basic information.


    At this moment, Zhang Chen was studying it.


    Xing Lingyun:


    [Level: Deadly (Recovering from injuries)].[Potential: SSR].[Experience: ???/??? (Next Level: Terrifying)].[Affection Level: 90 (Dangerously low below 20)].


    There wasn¡¯t much visible information.


    But every bit was crucial.


    Especially that Affection Level. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhang Chen had been worried since he and Xing Lingyun had no binding contract.


    Even though he took his first victory and had her weak spot in his grasp, and he knew her personality¡ªonce conquered, she¡¯d lean towards being a virtuous, loyal wife.


    He was still somewhat uneasy.


    Now seeing the system being so considerate, he immediately felt relieved.


    ¡°Looks like last night was really effective.¡±


    Zhang Chen laughed.


    Affection Level 90?


    That¡¯s why you gotta act when it¡¯s time to act.


    No need to hesitate.


    As for betrayal?


    As long as the Affection Level was high enough, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    ¡°Heh, it¡¯s also thanks to the Innate Pure Yang Body. Otherwise, even knowing her weaknesses wouldn¡¯t guarantee safety.¡±


    Now?


    Zhang Chen felt a bit smug.


    Changing into his everyday clothes, Xing Lingyun was holding his arm, her expression much softer than yesterday.


    And right now¡ª


    He and Xing Lingyun were inside the Jiangdong branch building of the Demon-Slaying Division.


    Just now, Branch Chief Wei Bai had called him.


    That request Zhang Chen made yesterday? Already handled.


    See, how simple things are?


    Money is king!

 Chapter 11 - Did I Scare Director Wei?

    Chapter 11 ¨C Did I Scare Director Wei?


    Zhang Chen was a man of his word.


    Since he promised to help Xing Lingyun settle her identity, then he would definitely get it done.


    Don¡¯t talk to him about difficulty.


    If, as a villain, he couldn¡¯t even handle something like this, then what was the point of being a villain?


    Might as well go home and play with mud, right?


    The Demon Slayer Bureau Building.


    Of course, ordinary people had no idea what kind of department the ¡®Demon Slayer Bureau¡¯ was.


    They only knew that there was an office called the ¡°Emergency Management Department.¡±


    At this moment, Zhang Chen had brought Xing Lingyun to the Jiangdong Branch¡¯s building.


    At first, he was worried that coming to this kind of place, Xing Lingyun might lose control and overreact.


    After all, she used to be a Dangerous-level Envoy of the Demon Slayer Bureau.


    But then he realized he was overthinking it.


    Xing Lingyun¡¯s reactions showed no flaws whatsoever.


    No one would associate her with the terrifying Dangerous-level envoy from the past.


    ¡°Brother Zhang, all the paperwork and documents are here.¡±


    Inside Director Wei¡¯s office.


    In terms of rank, Director Wei was a well-known figure in Jiangdong¡¯s public sector.


    But compared to other departments, Demon Slayer Bureau was much more low-key.


    Zhang Chen casually glanced at the documents and then smiled, ¡°Brother Wei, I can always count on you.¡±


    He knew very well that Director Wei wouldn¡¯t trip him up over something like this.


    The two of them currently had a good relationship, and Director Wei owed him several favors.


    Unless he¡¯d gone mad, there was no way he¡¯d offend him over this.


    And indeed, Director Wei smiled and said, ¡°Originally, there was no need for you and your wife to make this trip in person, but¡­¡±


    Zhang Chen also understood some of the Demon Slayer Bureau¡¯s rules.


    So he didn¡¯t mind and said, ¡°Brother Wei, just say it.¡±


    ¡°Arranging a position for your wife isn¡¯t a problem, but you know how things work here.¡±


    Director Wei smiled bitterly, ¡°Our place is rather special. If it were just an ordinary administrative post, it¡¯d be easy.¡±


    ¡°The key is, Brother Zhang, you¡¯re asking for an active field agent position for your wife. The paperwork on my end is handled, but your wife still needs to come in person and undergo a simple test.¡±


    Maybe worried that Zhang Chen would be dissatisfied with the efficiency, Director Wei hurriedly added, ¡°But don¡¯t worry, Brother Zhang. It¡¯s really just a formality.¡±


    ¡°We all know your wife¡¯s abilities. The test is simple and won¡¯t take much time.¡±


    You couldn¡¯t blame Director Wei for being so polite despite his position.


    Setting aside how much funding and sponsorship Zhang Chen had provided to the Jiangdong branch, just the fact that Zhang Chen saved his life yesterday¡ª


    Could you call that an unrepayable favor?


    Not an exaggeration at all.


    It¡¯s just that, as a public official, he could only give Zhang Chen as much convenience as possible.


    Zhang Chen had already guessed this.


    And he¡¯d brought Xing Lingyun here precisely for this.


    So he smiled nonchalantly, ¡°Since Brother Wei said so, then we¡¯ll go through the formality. Can¡¯t make things difficult for you.¡±


    Face was something to be exchanged mutually.


    Zhang Chen understood this very well.


    He wasn¡¯t like the original comic version of the Zhang family¡¯s young master.


    That guy, aside from being handsome and rich, was a complete idiot.


    Zhang Chen, having lived two lives, understood many things better than anyone.


    The difference between a disposable villain who dies in three chapters and the final boss villain, was likely a matter of intelligence and emotional quotient.


    ¡°Haha, it¡¯s great that you understand, Brother Zhang. Since your wife is here too, I¡¯ll arrange it right away.¡±


    Director Wei breathed a sigh of relief.


    At the same time, he looked at Zhang Chen with newfound respect.


    Initially, when Zhang Chen sponsored them with thirty million yuan and provided vehicles and equipment, Director Wei happily accepted but only regarded Zhang Chen as a friendly connection.


    Yesterday¡¯s life-saving favor brought their relationship closer.


    And now, Director Wei couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°It seems not all young masters from prestigious families are arrogant. The Zhang family¡¯s young master is truly remarkable!¡±


    After he gave his orders, everything was quickly arranged.


    Zhang Chen was in no hurry.


    By his side, Xing Lingyun still wore her cold, indifferent expression.


    Anyone unfamiliar with her would never imagine the fiery and intense battle from the night before!


    Unfortunately, only Zhang Chen, who had claimed victory, had the privilege of witnessing and feeling that.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. With me here.¡±


    In fact, Zhang Chen¡¯s move was extremely risky.


    Xing Lingyun wasn¡¯t an ordinary person.


    She was a demon¡ªA genuine demon!


    No matter how human she looked on the outside, it couldn¡¯t change the fact that she was a demon.


    What¡¯s more, before she became a demon, she used to be one of the most powerful Ten Yama Kings in Demon Slayer Bureau Headquarters!


    And now Zhang Chen wanted the Demon Slayer Bureau to assign her an envoy status?


    If Director Wei knew the truth, or if something went wrong and Xing Lingyun¡¯s identity was exposed, it¡¯d be a real show.


    Zhang Chen toyed with Xing Lingyun¡¯s delicate hand, smooth and soft, making it hard to let go.


    Very suitable for holding a gun.


    As for his actions, Xing Lingyun could only roll her eyes helplessly.


    Probably, in this entire world, only Zhang Chen dared treat her like this.


    Especially after last night¡­


    Forget ordinary people, even the elite envoys within the Demon Slayer Bureau wouldn¡¯t dare.


    You believe it or not, she could turn them into corpses in minutes.


    The upper floors of the Demon Slayer Bureau¡¯s building looked like an ordinary government office building.


    There were even quite a few administrative staff inside.


    These people had no idea of the secrets hidden beneath their department.


    But underground, it was a whole different world.


    In the underground training ground of the building, Director Wei personally led Zhang Chen and Xing Lingyun over.


    ¡°Brother Zhang, later on, just let your wife go all out. As long as she can hold out for one minute, the test is considered passed.¡±


    As Director Wei explained, Zhang Chen saw a man around thirty years old appear before him.


    ¡°Director Wei.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Han, this is Young Master Zhang¡¯s girlfriend.¡±


    Obviously, Director Wei was giving a hint.


    And the other party was smart.


    He immediately smiled and said, ¡°Understood, understood!¡±


    Zhang Chen was their benefactor and their financial backer.


    He¡¯d have to be crazy to offend Zhang Chen.


    Naturally, he understood his superior¡¯s unspoken instruction¡ªTo go easy during the test.


    No need to take it too seriously.


    Director Wei smiled, ¡°Brother Zhang, shall we begin?¡±


    ¡°Sure, it¡¯s just a formality anyway.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled too.


    He wasn¡¯t worried about whether Xing Lingyun could pass the test.


    He was more worried that if she wasn¡¯t careful, she might accidentally tear down the entire building.


    If that really happened?


    Zhang Chen shrugged.


    At worst, he¡¯d pay for the damages. He believed Director Wei was smart enough to swallow his grievance.


    Director Wei had no idea what Zhang Chen was thinking. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He couldn¡¯t possibly imagine that the woman beside Zhang Chen was far beyond his comprehension.


    The so-called test took place in a sealed underground facility.


    The area was surrounded by high-strength alloy, capable of withstanding tremendous impact.


    ¡°Brother Zhang, don¡¯t worry. Xiao Han knows what to do.¡±


    Outside the arena, Director Wei saw Zhang Chen staring inside and thought he was worried, so he smiled and explained.


    ¡°Worried?¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s expression turned odd, ¡°Well, I am a little worried¡ªhope the commotion won¡¯t be too big.¡±


    ¡°Oh right, Brother Wei, this guy you found, he¡¯s quite capable, right?¡±


    ¡°Hm? Xiao Han? He¡¯s one of the strongest in our branch.¡±


    Director Wei smiled, ¡°Half a year ago, he just got promoted to Level 4 Wuchang Envoy.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but frown.


    ¡°Hope he doesn¡¯t piss himself later.¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s expression grew strange.


    Even though he¡¯d already told Xing Lingyun to hold back a little, ¡°I¡¯m just afraid she won¡¯t be able to control herself.¡±


    Soon after, inside the sealed arena, Director Wei¡¯s subordinate looked quite relaxed.


    He also displayed his abilities.


    Dark miasma gradually appeared around him, eventually manifesting into a headless knight in front of him.


    ¡°Oh? Interesting.¡±


    Zhang Chen raised an eyebrow outside the arena.


    Director Wei explained with a smile, ¡°This is the demon Xiao Han harnesses. It¡¯s pretty strong, about near-dangerous level.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t a secret that Demon Slayer Bureau agents often used demon powers.


    At this moment, inside the arena, Xiao Han¡¯s expression grew serious.


    He knew Director Wei¡¯s request¡ªTo hold back as much as possible. As long as the woman in front of him could last a minute without danger, the task was done.


    For him, it should¡¯ve been easy.


    But then he realized he was wrong!


    After he summoned the headless knight, before he could even make a move,


    That stunningly beautiful woman who looked nothing special aside from her looks, suddenly changed!


    As if he had seen the most terrifying scene of his life.


    ¡°How is this possible? Lethal¡­¡±


    That was the only thought in his mind at the last moment, as a Level 4 Wuchang Envoy.


    Outside the arena, the smile on Director Wei¡¯s face froze completely.


    ¡°He¡¯s too weak.¡±


    Xing Lingyun¡¯s lazy voice contrasted sharply with Director Wei¡¯s stiff expression.


    As expected.


    Zhang Chen knew it would turn out like this.


    The fight ended before it even began.


    ¡°Brother Wei, I guess that counts as passing the test?¡±


    Zhang Chen cleared his throat.


    It finally snapped Director Wei out of his shock.


    He opened his mouth,


    And after a long while, finally nodded stiffly, ¡°Y-yeah, it counts.¡±


    ¡°All right then, we¡¯ll head back first. Call me if anything comes up.¡±


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t care what Director Wei was thinking.


    He greeted him and left with Xing Lingyun.


    Suspicion?


    He wasn¡¯t worried. Director Wei was a smart man.


    On the way back, Zhang Chen clearly noticed that Xing Lingyun was looking at him even more gently.


    And it was reflected in the system, too.


    The Affection Level had risen from 90 to 92!


    However, halfway back, Zhang Chen received an unexpected phone call.

 Chapter 12 - Ye Fans Luck Was Broken! The Identity of the Beauty Who Asked Him Out Is Quite Special!

    Chapter 12: Ye Fan¡¯s Luck Was Broken! The Identity of the Beauty Who Asked Him Out Is Quite Special!


    The caller ID lit up.


    Zhang Chen frowned.


    Because it was that rather tsundere, silly and sweet fianc¨¦e of his.


    It was Lin Xi, the eldest daughter of the Lin Group, calling.


    ¡°Oh? The sun¡¯s rising from the west today. Miss Lin is actually calling me on her own?¡±


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t reject the call.


    After answering, he spoke in a lukewarm tone.


    This instantly left Lin Xi, on the other end of the line, momentarily speechless.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, can¡¯t you talk properly¡­¡±


    Before Lin Xi could finish, Zhang Chen directly hung up the phone.


    He wasn¡¯t that former young master of the Zhang family anymore.


    The one who had eyes only for his bad-tempered fianc¨¦e, Lin Xi.


    Over at the Lin Group corporate building¡­


    Lin Xi was completely dumbfounded.


    ¡°He¡­ he actually hung up on me?¡±


    In Lin Xi¡¯s impression¡­


    For the past few years, Zhang Chen had clung to her like a piece of dogskin plaster ¡ª impossible to shake off.


    Unfortunately, the two families had arranged their engagement, and she couldn¡¯t oppose it.


    But Lin Xi didn¡¯t like Zhang Chen, nor did she have any good feelings toward him.


    At first, she ignored him, then grew increasingly annoyed by his pestering.


    She even went so far as to hire someone to pretend to be her boyfriend, just to disgust Zhang Chen.


    This was also the original source of conflict and grudge between Ye Fan and Zhang Chen in the comic storyline.


    Of course, Lin Xi couldn¡¯t possibly know¡­


    That the current Zhang Chen was no longer the man she once knew.


    On the other side¡­


    Zhang Chen felt no psychological burden after hanging up on Lin Xi.


    Was Lin Xi pretty?


    Zhang Chen had seen her profile. To be fair, she was indeed very beautiful.


    But was beauty useful?


    Xing Lingyun wasn¡¯t any worse than Lin Xi; in fact, her looks and figure were slightly superior in every aspect.


    Why should he spoil Lin Xi?


    Besides, Lin Xi wasn¡¯t even the female lead.


    At most, she was just a supporting character.


    ¡°Liu Shu.¡±


    After hanging up, Zhang Chen thought of someone else.


    The character he, as the original author, had created.


    The family butler, Liu Shu, was driving in front. Hearing Zhang Chen call, he immediately slowed down and replied, ¡°Young Master, what are your instructions?¡±


    Zhang Chen said, ¡°How¡¯s the matter I asked you to handle before going?¡±


    These past few days, Zhang Chen had been focused on strategizing how to win over Xing Lingyun, the female lead who ran through the main storyline.


    He almost forgot about the original male lead, Ye Fan.


    It was only because of Lin Xi¡¯s call just now¡­


    That he remembered.


    While adjusting the car speed, Liu Shu respectfully replied, ¡°Young Master, as per your instructions, our people have tried a few times.¡±


    ¡°Failed?¡±


    Zhang Chen raised an eyebrow.


    Sure enough, Liu Shu nodded, ¡°That kid is indeed, as you said, a bit strange.¡±


    Strange was exactly right.


    Zhang Chen silently thought.


    Of course, he couldn¡¯t tell anyone that Ye Fan was the Child of Fate.


    Many tactics wouldn¡¯t work on him.


    Previously, Zhang Chen had already instructed Liu Shu to arrange for people to mess with Ye Fan at his school¡­


    Targeting him in various ways.


    But now it seemed¡­


    The effect was minimal.


    ¡°So there really is fate guarding him?¡±


    The identity of a Child of Fate was rather metaphysical.


    Some things couldn¡¯t be explained.


    For example, one female lead after another ¡ª whether cold, proud, or aloof ¡ª


    As long as they met the Child of Fate, they¡¯d instantly develop goodwill like they¡¯d lost their mind.


    And those villains, no matter how powerful, wealthy, or influential¡­


    When they met the Child of Fate, they¡¯d also lose their minds and brainlessly serve as stepping stones.


    How do you explain that?


    Only one word ¡ª metaphysics.


    Zhang Chen frowned.


    Ye Fan definitely had to die.


    Even if there were no grudges for now.


    It was just safer to get rid of him.


    Zhang Chen had already sent people after him, but knew it wouldn¡¯t be that easy.


    So first, he needed to secure Xing Lingyun!


    ¡°Ye Fan¡¯s biggest cards early on are that Bagua Mirror and Xing Lingyun, the main heroine.¡±


    ¡°Now that Xing Lingyun is mine, the only thing left in his hand is that little copper mirror.¡±


    Zhang Chen began pondering¡­


    How to get rid of Ye Fan as soon as possible.


    Just then¡­


    Liu Shu, who was driving, suddenly said, ¡°Young Master, there¡¯s something quite strange.¡±


    ¡°Speak.¡±


    ¡°Previously, as per your instructions, we sent people to target Ye Fan but it didn¡¯t work. But this morning, news came that Ye Fan accidentally fell when going downstairs last night and broke his leg.¡±


    Zhang Chen was stunned for a moment when he heard this.


    Then, as if he thought of something, ¡°Last night?¡±


    ¡°Yes. And strangely enough, that kid¡¯s luck was ridiculously good! Every time our people arranged an accident, he¡¯d somehow avoid it, as if he knew our plans in advance.¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Butler Liu¡¯s expression was odd, ¡°Even at school, any student who clashed with him would end up terribly unlucky.¡±


    ¡°But last night, unexpectedly, he broke his leg while going downstairs.¡±


    Liu Shu said it casually¡­


    But Zhang Chen¡¯s eyes grew brighter and brighter as he listened.


    He, of course, knew that all the so-called ¡®accidents¡¯ Liu Shu mentioned were man-made ¡ª all by his orders.


    Don¡¯t talk to him about being despicable or dishonorable.


    He was a villain. There was no such thing as honor.


    Unfortunately, none of it worked.


    But now, hearing that Ye Fan broke his leg last night¡­


    Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but think of something.


    On the surface, he casually said, ¡°Have the people watching him compile a detailed report on what happened last night and send it to me.¡±


    Very soon¡­


    Zhang Chen received a detailed report on last night¡¯s ¡®accident.¡¯


    That¡¯s right.


    Zhang Chen had arranged for people to monitor Ye Fan 24/7.


    He even had all kinds of surveillance and listening devices installed in Ye Fan¡¯s home.


    A full 360-degree coverage!


    He wasn¡¯t that brainless Zhang family young master from the comic.


    Leaving all his resources unused, insisting on confronting the Child of Fate head-on.


    That¡¯s not noble. That¡¯s stupid.


    After reading the detailed account of last night¡¯s ¡®accident¡¯¡­


    The corners of Zhang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up involuntarily.


    His smile grew playful.


    ¡°Looks like I was right! His luck has been broken!¡±


    From the moment Zhang Chen realized he had transmigrated, knew his identity, and what he was about to face¡­


    He¡¯d been planning everything.


    Targeting the original male lead Ye Fan was part of it.


    ¡°That time last night¡­ wasn¡¯t it when I secured my first victory?¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s smile grew even more smug.


    Of all the times to fall, of all the times to break a leg¡­


    It just so happened to be at the exact moment when Xing Lingyun was utterly defeated, and he captured the ¡®crystal¡¯.


    Ye Fan, who usually had insane dumb luck, fell down the stairs for no reason?


    You expect him to believe that was a coincidence?


    Zhang Chen tossed the tablet aside.


    Then ordered, ¡°Keep the previous plan unchanged. Increase the pressure!¡±


    ¡°Also, start implementing the next few contingency plans at the same time.¡±


    Once Zhang Chen finished, butler Liu Shu immediately understood.


    After all, he was the only one who knew what Zhang Chen¡¯s so-called ¡®plans¡¯ entailed.


    He could only shake his head helplessly, ¡°That brat really doesn¡¯t know how to pick his fights, getting so close to Miss Lin.¡±


    At this moment¡­


    Zhang Chen¡¯s phone rang again.


    Looking at the caller ID¡­


    It was still his tsundere, silly-sweet fianc¨¦e, Miss Lin Xi.


    In the past, it was always Zhang Chen pestering Lin Xi. Never had it been like now¡­


    With Lin Xi calling him repeatedly, persistently.


    Zhang Chen frowned. He felt indifferent toward Lin Xi.


    Not to the point of dislike, but certainly not fondness either.


    After all, she wasn¡¯t the female lead, right?


    But after a moment¡¯s thought, he pressed the answer button.


    ¡°Zhang Chen! You¡­¡±


    ¡°Think carefully before you speak. I don¡¯t mind hanging up and blocking you.¡±


    Zhang Chen was blunt.


    One sentence immediately silenced the other end of the call.


    Clearly, the previous experience had made this tsundere young lady realize reality.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, are you free tonight?¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled and replied with a single word.


    ¡°No.¡±


    Then he was about to hang up.


    The person on the other end seemed to anticipate what he was about to do and hurriedly said, ¡°My mom wants to invite you over for dinner!¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s mind instantly recalled relevant memories about Lin Xi.


    If he remembered correctly¡­


    Lin Xi¡¯s mother¡¯s identity was far more special than her daughter¡¯s!


    Zhang Chen felt his interest piqued.

 Chapter 13 - Naturally, a Villain Should Do Whatever He Pleases—The More Despicable, the Better

    Chapter 13: Naturally, a Villain Should Do Whatever He Pleases¡ªThe More Despicable, the Better


    ¡°Oh? Is President Xia the one inviting me?¡±


    Zhang Chen raised his brows slightly.


    As for this fianc¨¦e of his¡ª


    He truly wasn¡¯t very interested.


    In the original plot of the comic he had written, this eldest daughter of the Lin family was the typical silly, sweet, and slightly arrogant girl.


    Na?ve and simple-minded, kind-hearted but not to Zhang Chen¡¯s taste.


    On the contrary, the current matriarch of the Lin family, the true head of the Lin Group, was someone Zhang Chen found quite intriguing.


    ¡°Since President Xia has personally invited me, of course I¡¯ll give her this face.¡±


    Zhang Chen agreed readily.


    He didn¡¯t have much fondness for Lin Xi, but there were several hidden plotlines tied to the Lin family.


    Especially ones connected to the comic¡¯s protagonist, Ye Fan, and certain opportunities that would aid him.


    ¡°Send me the time and place. I¡¯ll be there on time.¡±


    After speaking, Zhang Chen hung up the call.


    He had no interest in chatting further with his fianc¨¦e, Lin Xi.


    On the other end of the line¡ªAnyone with eyes could see the grievance on Lin Xi¡¯s face.


    First, her call was hung up.


    Then, when she called back and finally got through, Zhang Chen¡¯s cold attitude left her at a complete loss.


    The key was the strong feeling of disparity.


    ¡°Xiao Xi, did Zhang Chen agree?¡±


    Seeing her daughter pout with grievance, Xia Yanbing could roughly guess the reason.


    She smiled, shook her head, and asked.


    Lin Xi snorted lightly: ¡°Yeah, he agreed!¡±


    Upon hearing that Zhang Chen had agreed to come, Xia Yanbing finally sighed in relief.


    As for certain things, she also knew that going too far was counterproductive.


    Everything had to proceed step by step.


    ¡°In the past, Zhang Chen tried everything to please you, and you acted indifferent. What now? Is he losing patience with you?¡±


    ¡°Mom! Who cares about him! Now that he¡¯s acting like this, it¡¯s even more to my liking!¡±


    ¡­


    After hanging up, Zhang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smile.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Lin Xi to call him.


    And it turned out to be because the current head of the Lin Group wanted to invite him.


    ¡°Xia Yanbing, Lin Xi¡¯s nominal mother, the current leader of the Lin Group.¡±


    Zhang Chen knew everything there was to know about this person.


    Before this call, he hadn¡¯t thought much of it. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But now that the call had come, it gave Zhang Chen some new ideas.


    ¡°The Lin family is one of the key forces behind Ye Fan¡¯s early rise. I need to find a way to cut off the ties between them!¡±


    Zhang Chen wanted to destroy Ye Fan.


    That meant severing all his opportunities, networks, and anyone or any force that could potentially aid him.


    If he could destroy them, he would.


    If he could snatch them, even better.


    For instance, the female lead Xing Lingyun¡ªZhang Chen had already managed to bring her under his banner before Ye Fan even had a chance to meet her.


    And even went one step further¡ªconquering her crystal.


    ¡°Next will be the Lin family! And the Demon-Slaying Division.¡±


    Zhang Chen recalled the rough plot he had originally written.


    In the early stages, Ye Fan¡¯s two biggest supports were the female lead Xing Lingyun and, in fact, the Lin family!


    One in the open, one in the shadows!


    A two-pronged strategy!


    And Ye Fan¡¯s connection to the Lin family began precisely with his fianc¨¦e, Lin Xi.


    So na?ve she could be used by others without even realizing it.


    Very quickly, Zhang Chen sketched out a rough plan in his mind to target Ye Fan.


    ¡°Last night¡¯s deep interaction with Xing Lingyun should have damaged Ye Fan¡¯s protagonist luck, but that¡¯s not enough.¡±


    Zhang Chen liked to leave nothing to chance.


    If not 100%, at least an 80-90% certainty.


    ¡°This kind of ¡®Child of Destiny¡¯¡ªas long as he¡¯s not killed off once and for all, he¡¯ll encounter lucky breaks and grow faster than a rocket.¡±


    Although Zhang Chen had already ambushed Ye Fan without his knowledge, and learned that Ye Fan had somehow fallen down the stairs last night and broken his leg, giving him reason to believe Ye Fan¡¯s protagonist luck had been damaged, he still decided to sever all of Ye Fan¡¯s early supports!


    Leave him no chance to turn the tables, then finish him off in one strike!


    ¡°The Lin family and the Demon-Slaying Division. Plan it well, give Ye Fan a huge surprise.¡±


    Once the plan was set, Zhang Chen began arranging things immediately.


    There was still time before nightfall.


    Plenty of time for him to operate.


    On the way, Zhang Chen thought about the follow-up while chatting with Xing Lingyun.


    Relationships needed nurturing.


    [Ding! Yang Energy -10!].[Ding! Yang Energy -10!].[Ding! Yang Energy¡­].


    Only Zhang Chen had the capital to endure this.


    Anyone else wouldn¡¯t have been able to handle it.


    At first, Xing Lingyun seemed a little hesitant, playing hard to get.


    But in the end, she tacitly accepted it.


    After all, as a yama*, she was inherently drawn to human Yang energy.


    And ever since she had fallen and turned demonic, she had been consumed by despair and resentment, destined never to live like a normal person.


    Zhang Chen had given her hope.


    ¡°Help me with something.¡±


    While tactically maneuvering, Zhang Chen spoke up.


    His tone left no room for negotiation.


    Xing Lingyun knew this wasn¡¯t good.


    But she couldn¡¯t suppress her craving for Yang energy.


    That was the instinct of a demonic being.


    Ordinary people couldn¡¯t withstand it¡ªeven being close to her would affect them.


    And without absorbing Yang energy, her wounds would never heal.


    So Zhang Chen¡¯s appearance¡ª especially last night¡¯s experience¡ª left her with almost no resistance to him now.


    She nestled against Zhang Chen¡¯s chest with an air of infatuation and greed.


    Hearing his request, Xing Lingyun hesitated and said, ¡°I only know how to kill.¡±


    ¡°No need for that. I just need you to lend a hand.¡±


    Zhang Chen leaned close to Xing Lingyun¡¯s ear, whispering his plan.


    Then, gazing at her alluring yet cold, goddess-like face, Zhang Chen admitted that he was not someone with particularly strong self-control.


    Since he was thirsty¡ª he quenched his thirst first.


    [Ding! Yang Energy -50!].


    The taste was sweet, leaving him wanting more.


    ¡­


    Ye Fan felt like he must be cursed.


    For no reason at all, he had missed a step while walking downstairs¡ª and ended up with a broken leg!


    At this moment, in an old residential district in Jiangdong, a young man in his early twenties, looking sunny and cheerful, was limping down the stairs supported by a sweet and innocent-looking girl around eighteen or nineteen.


    ¡°Brother, are you sure you don¡¯t want me to go with you?¡±


    Ye Yiyi¡¯s face was full of concern.


    ¡°It¡¯s no big deal. Don¡¯t underestimate your brother over something like this.¡±


    Ye Fan shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s easy to get to the hospital. I can manage on my own.¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. Go back and focus on studying. Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to get into my university? Work hard!¡±


    Seeing Ye Fan insist, Ye Yiyi finally agreed to stay home.


    She knew her brother cared about her.


    After all, she had been sickly since childhood, her health frail and prone to illness.


    ¡°Then be careful.¡±


    ¡°Go back upstairs quickly. It¡¯s windy outside¡ªyou¡¯ll catch a cold.¡±


    ¡°Got it.¡±


    Soon, a ride-hailing car arrived downstairs.


    Ye Fan waved, leaning on his crutch as he got in.


    He had no idea¡ª before he called the car to go to the hospital for his leg injury, everything he and his sister had done had been observed by people secretly watching them.


    And that information had already made its way to Zhang Chen.


    ¡°Sure enough, there¡¯s no time like the present. The opportunity is right in front of me.¡±


    Seeing that Ye Fan had gone to the hospital alone, leaving only his sister at home, Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    As the original author of the comic, he knew Ye Fan inside and out.


    What were Ye Fan¡¯s weaknesses and vulnerabilities?


    What did he care about most?


    It was very simple.


    That old, ancestral copper mirror from the Ye family!


    And his one and only sister¡ª Ye Yiyi!

 Chapter 14 - Thats how mean you are. First, take care of the son of lucks sister

    Chapter 14: That¡¯s how mean you are. First, take care of the son of luck¡¯s sister


    Zhang Chen received the news.


    The very first thing he did was have Uncle Liu drive straight to the residence of the Ye siblings.


    ¡°Have someone delay Ye Fan at the hospital.¡±


    Zhang Chen gave the order.


    After all, such a minor task didn¡¯t require him to handle it personally.


    There were plenty of people willing to do his bidding.


    All he had to do was pull the strings from behind the scenes.


    And then, at the critical moment¡ªTake action himself.


    Like¡ªNow!


    Because the information had arrived midway, about half an hour later, Zhang Chen laid eyes on the rundown residential neighborhood.


    It belonged to the architectural style of the 1980s, and in a modern metropolis like Jiangdong, it was a reminder of the city¡¯s history.


    What Zhang Chen was about to do wasn¡¯t suited for others to get involved.


    So he had Uncle Liu and the men tailing the Ye siblings all temporarily withdraw.


    No one dared to question the reason.


    Not even Uncle Liu.


    Zhang Chen brought only Xing Lingyun and showed up at the Ye siblings¡¯ home.


    In these old residential compounds, there weren¡¯t any real security guards or property managers.


    People came and went freely.


    The two of them arrived effortlessly.


    At this moment¡ª


    Lying before Zhang Chen was a girl who looked about eighteen or nineteen, slim and delicate, unconscious on the ground.


    ¡°This is what you wanted my help with?¡±


    Xing Lingyun looked at Zhang Chen as he bent over to examine the girl.


    She probably felt she was being put to trivial use, so she couldn¡¯t help but comment.


    While checking on Ye Yiyi, Zhang Chen smiled and said, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t trust anyone else. If you¡¯re the one taking action, I won¡¯t have anything to worry about.¡±


    Xing Lingyun knew perfectly well Zhang Chen was coaxing her.


    But so what if she did?


    The corners of her lips still lifted slightly¡ªclearly, she appreciated it.


    ¡°Any side effects?¡±


    Zhang Chen finished examining her.


    As for how he examined her¡ªwell, that¡¯s hard to describe.


    In short¡ª


    He confirmed Ye Yiyi had completely lost consciousness.


    At the same time, her body was faintly shrouded in a wispy black mist.


    Very faint¡ªhard to notice without close observation.


    ¡°She¡¯ll be fine for seven days. After that, the mist will begin to corrode her flesh and blood.¡±


    Xing Lingyun didn¡¯t hide anything.


    Zhang Chen had asked her to knock the girl out.


    That¡¯s the nice way to put it.


    What actually happened was that she injected her demonic energy into the girl¡¯s body.


    How could an ordinary person possibly withstand that?


    Even the demon slayers from the Jiangdong branch of the Demon Slaying Bureau had fallen without resistance.


    Ye Yiyi was just an ordinary girl.


    Naturally, she had no means to resist¡ªshe didn¡¯t even realize anything had happened before she passed out.


    ¡°Seven days?¡±


    Zhang Chen thought for a moment, then nodded. ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡±


    Ye Yiyi was Ye Fan¡¯s younger sister, and more importantly, the person Ye Fan valued the most.


    Seven days was plenty of time for him to set the rest of his plan in motion.


    With the job done, Zhang Chen didn¡¯t rush to leave.


    He strolled leisurely around the Ye siblings¡¯ home.


    The place wasn¡¯t big¡ªtwo bedrooms and a living room.


    All together, probably sixty to seventy square meters.


    Not even half the size of his own bedroom.


    But this was the typical living condition for ordinary people in Jiangdong City.


    ¡°This must be the only thing their parents left them.¡±


    Zhang Chen had complete data on the Ye siblings in his mind.


    He knew everything about them.


    ¡°It¡¯s a shame that the Ye family¡¯s ancestral Eight Trigram Mirror was taken by Ye Fan.¡±


    Zhang Chen really wanted to get his hands on that thing.


    Even though he already had the major female lead Xing Lingyun on his side, and had taken steps to prevent unexpected variables his own way,


    A valuable treasure is never too much¡ªand he had a feeling that mirror would be useful later on.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Zhang Chen took a look around but didn¡¯t find anything worth his interest.


    If there was anything in the Ye household that made him covetous,


    It was only that little bronze mirror¡ªand Ye Yiyi herself.


    As Zhang Chen prepared to leave, Xing Lingyun gave him a strange look.


    She glanced at the unconscious girl on the floor, then smirked: ¡°This doesn¡¯t seem like you.¡±


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t seem like me? Wait a second, you¡¯re not thinking I came here today to¡­ do something to her, are you?¡±


    Zhang Chen saw Xing Lingyun¡¯s meaningful expression¡ª


    He froze for a second, then realized what she meant.


    His expression turned strange too.


    ¡°Who knows? Some people don¡¯t seem to care about ¡®hot or cold¡¯, right?¡±


    Zhang Chen was almost shocked.


    ¡°Now¡¯s not the time.¡±


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t bother hiding his ambition.


    He smiled, and left with Xing Lingyun.


    In the original comic plotline, Ye Yiyi was also considered one of the female leads.


    Granted, her role was a bit unique.


    But she was still a legitimate main heroine.


    Not someone like that silly, naive fianc¨¦e of his could compare.


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t going to let her slip through his fingers.


    But now truly wasn¡¯t the right time.


    Shortly after they left¡ªZhang Chen received word.


    Ye Fan had rushed back from the hospital!


    Roughly ten minutes after Zhang Chen left the Ye household.


    ¡°As expected, these so-called sons of destiny have irrationally sharp instincts.¡±


    According to reports from Zhang Chen¡¯s men,


    Ye Fan had suddenly changed his mind on the way to the hospital.


    Without warning, he had turned around and rushed home.


    If Zhang Chen hadn¡¯t planned everything meticulously¡ªand if Xing Lingyun hadn¡¯t acted with precision¡ª


    Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t have even had a chance to pose a threat to Ye Yiyi.


    Zhang Chen sat in the car.


    In his hand was a tablet computer.


    On the screen¡ªLive surveillance footage.


    Yes¡ªWhat appeared on the screen was a live feed of the Ye siblings¡¯ home.


    Zhang Chen watched on the tablet as Ye Fan hurriedly unlocked the door and rushed in.


    He couldn¡¯t help but chuckle: ¡°Your instinct is spot on¡ªbut too bad, you¡¯re still one step too late.¡± S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    On screen¡ªYe Fan opened the front door, visibly anxious.


    ¡°Yiyi? Yiyi?!¡±


    Every time he came home, his sister would respond to him.


    But now, he¡¯d called twice and there was no answer.


    That feeling of dread in Ye Fan¡¯s chest deepened.


    They had relied on each other since childhood.


    Ye Yiyi was the person he cared most about!


    ¡°Yiyi? Are you home?¡±


    Ye Fan called out again.


    Still no reply, so he hesitated for a moment.


    Then knocked on his sister¡¯s bedroom door.


    Though they were siblings, he usually wouldn¡¯t enter her room uninvited.


    But this time¡ª


    After knocking twice, he finally gritted his teeth¡ª


    And pushed the door open.


    Then what greeted his eyes was his sister lying motionless on the bed.


    Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t notice it, but Ye Fan saw a faint black mist lingering over her body!


    ¡°Yiyi!¡±


    Ye Fan froze, then rushed forward¡ª


    But suddenly!


    The little bronze mirror tucked inside his shirt against his chest grew scorching hot.


    As if it were resisting something¡ªor warning him!


    All the hairs on Ye Fan¡¯s body stood on end.


    ¡°Qian Yuan Mirror?! How is this happening?!¡±


    Ye Fan cried out in shock.


    Meanwhile, several kilometers away from the Ye residence¡ª


    Zhang Chen sat in his car, watching Ye Fan¡¯s reaction through the tablet.


    The smile on his face widened.


    ¡°Ye Fan, Ye Fan¡­ One is the heirloom your parents told you never to part with, and the other is your most cherished and only family member. Which will you choose?¡±


    Zhang Chen was looking forward to Ye Fan¡¯s decision.


    He wasn¡¯t like those brain-dead villains in comics or novels.


    Either underestimating the protagonist and sending dumb lackeys¡ª


    Or dumbing themselves down for the sake of a fair fight.


    Clearly having power and status far beyond the protagonist,


    Yet still choosing to throw away all advantages for a face-to-face battle.


    Isn¡¯t that just stupid?


    It always feels like protagonists in any world have some kind of ¡®IQ-lowering aura¡®, making all opponents dumber, so the hero can win easily.


    Fortunately¡ª


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t feel affected at all.


    How could he crush Ye Fan?


    Severing his chances and relationships was only the first step.


    What Zhang Chen wanted now was for Ye Fan to personally remove the biggest secret on him¡ª


    That bronze mirror!


    ¡°Without that mirror, Ye Fan, you¡¯re nothing but hot air.¡±

 Chapter 17 - Since Its a Fake Mother-in-Law, Why Be Polite?

    Chapter 17: Since It¡¯s a Fake Mother-in-Law, Why Be Polite?


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t particularly interested in Lin Xi.


    She was pretty, sure, but she wasn¡¯t the female lead.


    But the other beauty in the private room was different.


    Xia Yanbing¡ª


    Not only was she stunning,


    She was the female lead!


    ¡°Even more vivid and alluring than in the comics.¡±


    The first person Zhang Chen saw when he entered was Lin Xi, but his attention quickly shifted to Xia Yanbing.


    Of course, he masked his thoughts well.


    At least for now, he couldn¡¯t be too hasty.


    Who was Xia Yanbing?


    The head of the entire Lin Corporation¡ªa true powerhouse.


    The Lin family had managed to maintain their standing in recent years solely because of her.


    Unlike Lin Xi, who immediately started complaining the moment she saw him, Xia Yanbing just gave a warm smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, actually, Xiaoxi and I just arrived not long ago.¡±


    Lin Xi immediately looked displeased.


    She couldn¡¯t help but interject, ¡°Mom! We¡¯ve been¡ª¡±


    ¡°Lin Xi!¡±


    Xia Yanbing was all warmth and friendliness toward Zhang Chen, but at this moment, her voice turned cold.


    A single reprimand was enough to shut Lin Xi up.


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised.


    He simply nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s good. President Xia personally inviting me to dinner must mean there¡¯s something you want to discuss?¡±


    Zhang Chen was no longer the clueless rich kid he used to be, only good for partying and wasting money.


    He knew exactly why Xia Yanbing had invited him.


    Since he knew, he couldn¡¯t be bothered with small talk.


    Besides, the initiative was in his hands.


    Xia Yanbing was a little surprised.


    In her impression, Zhang Chen was just a simple-minded junior.


    Of course, that was a polite way of putting it.


    If you asked Lin Xi, Zhang Chen was nothing but a complete and utter playboy!


    So for him to cut straight to the point like this, it genuinely caught Xia Yanbing off guard.


    She put away her earlier smile and hesitated before saying, ¡°Let¡¯s eat first.¡±


    Zhang Chen, however, just smiled.


    Looking at the table full of gourmet dishes, he didn¡¯t pick up his chopsticks.


    Instead, he observed Xia Yanbing with a subtle gaze.


    Only when she started looking visibly uneasy did he finally speak.


    ¡°President Xia, you can just say what you want to say directly.¡±


    His tone made his stance clear¡ªhe had no interest in beating around the bush.


    His reaction made Xia Yanbing¡¯s heart skip a beat.


    Lin Xi, on the other hand, was openly annoyed.


    She couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Zhang Chen, if you have any complaints, direct them at me!¡±


    It was obvious that Lin Xi held a deep-seated grudge against Zhang Chen.


    But he didn¡¯t care.


    He had no intention of fixing or salvaging their relationship.


    Lin Xi wasn¡¯t the female lead, so why should he waste his effort on her?


    If he was going to put in the effort, wasn¡¯t it much more worthwhile to focus on Xia Yanbing?


    Zhang Chen smiled and said nothing.


    He simply got up, ready to leave.


    That did it!


    Lin Xi panicked, and even Xia Yanbing quickly spoke up, ¡°Xiao Chen, wait!¡±


    Zhang Chen was merely playing hard to get.


    After all, tonight¡¯s meeting was a crucial step in his plan to take down Ye Fan.


    He was never actually going to leave.


    He was just asserting his stance.


    So he didn¡¯t act overly dramatic and simply stated, ¡°If President Xia wants to discuss something, we should talk alone.¡±


    With that, he directly excluded Lin Xi from the conversation.


    Lin Xi might have been naive, but she wasn¡¯t stupid.


    Her face turned a mix of shock and anger.


    Unfortunately, Zhang Chen didn¡¯t care.


    Xia Yanbing hesitated, but in the end, she said, ¡°Xiao Xi, step outside for a bit.¡±


    ¡°Mom!¡±


    ¡°Be good. Just wait outside.¡±


    As the current head of Lin Corporation, Xia Yanbing might look like she was only twenty-seven or twenty-eight, but her authority in the Lin family was undeniable.


    The company had been entirely dependent on her for the past few years.


    Lin Xi could defy anyone, but she wouldn¡¯t dare defy Xia Yanbing.


    In the end, she could only bite her lip resentfully and leave the private room.


    Now, only Xia Yanbing and Zhang Chen remained.


    Finally, the powerful businesswoman spoke again, ¡°Xiao Chen, tonight¡ª¡±


    ¡°President Xia, just call me by my name.¡±


    Zhang Chen interrupted.


    His stance was clear.


    No need for familiarity.


    No emotional tactics.


    Xia Yanbing frowned slightly but still nodded, ¡°Zhang Chen, about your engagement with Xiao Xi¡ª¡±


    ¡°Does this engagement really need to continue? I don¡¯t think so.¡±


    Zhang Chen was blunt.


    He truly wasn¡¯t interested in Lin Xi.


    So what if she was beautiful?


    Plenty of women were.


    Even the one sitting across from him, Xia Yanbing, was no less attractive!


    Though she was technically Lin Xi¡¯s mother, Zhang Chen knew the truth¡ª they weren¡¯t actually related at all.


    In fact, this was one of the Lin family¡¯s deepest secrets.


    The number of people who knew about it could be counted on one hand.


    Even Lin Xi herself was unaware.


    The woman she had called ¡®Mother¡¯ for so many years wasn¡¯t her real mother at all!


    That¡¯s right!


    Xia Yanbing wasn¡¯t Lin Xi¡¯s mother.


    Or rather¡ª


    The woman in front of him wasn¡¯t actually Xia Yanbing at all!


    As Zhang Chen scrutinized this highly capable woman, he knew her true identity.


    She was actually Lin Xi¡¯s aunt!


    The real Xia Yanbing¡ªLin Xi¡¯s biological mother¡ª had died a long time ago.


    She died in an accident.


    And the woman currently sitting before him, the one masquerading as Xia Yanbing, was actually named Xia Yanshuang!


    She and Lin Xi¡¯s mother were biological sisters!


    They looked identical, and with Xia Yanshuang deliberately hiding the truth, no one had ever discovered this secret.


    As for why Xia Yanshuang had chosen to impersonate her own sister and take on the role of Lin Xi¡¯s mother¡­


    That involved another, even deeper secret.


    Of course, those secrets had little to do with Zhang Chen.


    At this moment, inside the private room, Xia Yanbing¡ªor rather, Xia Yanshuang¡ª had no idea her biggest secret had been uncovered.


    When she heard Zhang Chen¡¯s words about calling off the engagement, a hint of worry flashed through her eyes.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, I know Xiaoxi has hurt you before,  but marriage isn¡¯t a game. This matter¡ª¡±


    Zhang Chen interrupted again, ¡°President Xia, let¡¯s be direct.¡±


    ¡°The Lin family wants to marry Xiao Xi into the Zhang family, not just because of family ties and social status, but for another reason.¡±


    With a half-smile, he continued, ¡°Am I wrong?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang¡¯s expression subtly shifted.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, have you heard some kind of rumor?¡±


    Zhang Chen smirked, ¡°No need to test me, President Xia. The Lin family won¡¯t last much longer, will it?¡±


    One sentence.


    That was all it took.


    Zhang Chen saw it¡ªthe fleeting look of shock in Xia Yanshuang¡¯s eyes.


    For a formidable woman like her to reveal such a reaction¡­


    It was clear.


    The Lin family was in deep trouble.


    And worse¡ªan outsider had found out.


    Xia Yanshuang forced herself to remain composed, smiling as she said, ¡°The company has run into some difficulties, but they¡¯re manageable.¡±


    Zhang Chen chuckled, ¡°President Xia, no need to hide it from me. If I dare to say it, it means I know the truth.¡±


    ¡°And I¡¯m not guessing. I have proof.¡±


    ¡°The Lin family¡¯s biggest asset is Lin Pharmaceuticals, right?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang remained silent.


    Zhang Chen continued, ¡°For years, the Lin family has been investing heavily in new drug development.¡±


    ¡°And with your family¡¯s wealth, even massive investments wouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    That was true.


    The Lin family¡¯s assets were worth hundreds of billions.


    Raising capital and securing bank loans wasn¡¯t an issue at all.


    Then Zhang Chen abruptly changed his tone¡ª


    ¡°But what if the new drug, which you¡¯ve poured hundreds of billions into, suddenly had a major problem?¡± S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If word got out, what would happen to the Lin family?¡±


    ¡°You know better than I do, don¡¯t you, President Xia?¡±


    At this moment, the previously composed Xia Yanshuang finally cracked.


    She hadn¡¯t expected Zhang Chen to know so much.


    And then¡ª


    Zhang Chen added, ¡°For now, I¡¯m the only one who knows.¡±

 Chapter 16 - This Child of Fate Seems a Bit Foolish

    Chapter 16: This Child of Fate Seems a Bit Foolish


    ¡°The girl brought in today is so pitiful.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I heard from the director and the others that there¡¯s basically no hope for her.¡±


    ¡°Shh! Keep your voice down. Don¡¯t let the patient¡¯s family hear.¡±


    ¡°Right, right, I totally forgot.¡±


    Ye Fan hadn¡¯t paid much attention at first, but upon hearing this, his expression suddenly changed.


    And the conversation continued.


    ¡°But that girl is only nineteen, right? I heard she was about to take her college entrance exams. She¡¯s even quite pretty¡ªso tragic.¡±


    ¡°Exactly. But I heard this disease is caused by some kind of mutated virus, a one-in-a-million chance. Just really bad luck.¡±


    ¡°I just passed by the director¡¯s office and overheard them saying that if only they had that new drug, things would be different.¡±


    ¡°You mean that new drug from last time?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. Didn¡¯t we have a similar patient admitted before?¡±


    ¡°Right, right!¡±


    ¡°That person was really lucky. The family had already been notified to prepare for the worst, but then, against all odds, a new drug happened to be looking for volunteer test subjects. The family didn¡¯t hesitate at all and signed the consent form immediately!¡±


    ¡°Yeah, pure luck. I heard they¡¯ve already been discharged, right?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, discharged. That¡¯s why I say they were lucky! But the girl admitted today won¡¯t be so fortunate.¡±


    Ye Fan couldn¡¯t hold back anymore.


    Hearing this, he quickly stepped forward and turned a corner at the end of the hallway, spotting two young nurses chatting.


    The two nurses were startled, clearly not expecting to be overheard.


    ¡°Uh, student, do you need something?¡± one of the older nurses asked.


    Ye Fan wasn¡¯t in the mood for small talk!


    He immediately asked excitedly, ¡°What is the new drug you were talking about?¡±


    ¡°What new drug? Did you mishear something?¡±


    The two nurses quickly shook their heads in denial.


    Unfortunately for them, Ye Fan had heard everything clearly. And he wasn¡¯t blind!


    The way the two nurses dodged his gaze was a dead giveaway! S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Ye Fan had been feeling restless since last night.


    Not only did he break his leg, but his younger sister also inexplicably fell into a coma.


    He was already in a bad mood!


    On a normal day, he might have controlled himself.


    But right now!


    Ye Fan¡¯s anger flared. He grabbed one of the nurses by the collar, his eyes red as he demanded, ¡°Tell me! What is the drug that can save my sister?!¡±


    The two young nurses were clearly frightened.


    Very quickly, they spilled everything they knew.


    In fact, it wasn¡¯t much different from what Ye Fan had just overheard.


    Apparently, the hospital had encountered a patient with symptoms identical to Ye Yiyi¡¯s before.


    It was initially declared a terminal illness.


    The family had already started making funeral preparations.


    Then, unexpectedly, a pharmaceutical company developed a new drug that was in clinical trial stages.


    And then, things became simple.


    The drug actually worked!


    Hearing this, hope ignited in Ye Fan¡¯s heart!


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I lost my temper just now. My apologies, sisters.¡±


    The two nurses, though somewhat annoyed, ultimately forgave Ye Fan¡¯s rudeness.


    ¡°Just don¡¯t say we told you. If the hospital management finds out, we could lose our jobs!¡±


    Ye Fan immediately promised, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, sisters, I understand!¡±


    Now that he knew there was a drug that could save his sister, it was like seeing a ray of light in the darkness.


    He decided to find the attending physician and ask.


    ¡°No matter the cost, I have to get that drug!¡±


    Ye Yiyi was his only family.


    He would never let her die.


    But his luck wasn¡¯t great.


    The hospital¡¯s senior specialists had already left for the day, leaving only a young resident doctor on duty.


    And that doctor knew nothing about the matter at all.


    Just as Ye Fan was feeling dejected, the resident suddenly recalled something.


    ¡°Student, why don¡¯t you wait until tomorrow and ask the director? Many patient records are stored on the director¡¯s computer.¡±


    That one sentence made Ye Fan¡¯s eyes light up.


    Normally, he wouldn¡¯t be impulsive.


    It was just one night.


    By morning, he¡¯d have the answers.


    But for some reason, an incredibly bold idea popped into his mind.


    ¡°If I ask directly, they might not tell me! So why not sneak into the office and check the computer myself?!¡±


    Once the thought appeared, it was like a drug.


    Ye Fan couldn¡¯t suppress it and made his decision.


    He didn¡¯t reveal his intentions.


    Instead, he nodded and agreed to ask tomorrow.


    Then he left.


    But what he didn¡¯t know was¡­


    As soon as he left¡­


    The kind-looking resident doctor¡¯s friendly smile vanished.


    At that moment¡­


    The two nurses from earlier also appeared.


    ¡°Inform the young master,¡± the resident instructed.


    The two nurses nodded.


    Who would¡¯ve thought¡­


    They were actually placed there by Zhang Chen?!


    Ye Fan had no clue!


    After all, the doctor was a real doctor, and the nurses were real nurses!


    But this hospital belonged to Zhang Chen!


    ¡ª


    Looking at the message on his phone, Zhang Chen smirked slightly.


    ¡°Even easier than I expected.¡±


    The hospital setup was indeed arranged by him.


    But it wasn¡¯t deliberate¡ªjust a casual trap.


    He hadn¡¯t even counted on Ye Fan taking the bait.


    Yet, unexpectedly¡­


    Ye Fan jumped right in.


    ¡°That¡¯s why I say, if protagonists didn¡¯t have plot armor, they¡¯d have been played to death by villains countless times already.¡±


    Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    When he was creating the comic, it didn¡¯t seem like a big deal.


    But now, standing from the villain¡¯s perspective¡­


    The so-called protagonist really lacked brains.


    Completely led by the nose.


    ¡°Of course, this is even better. Once he steps into the trap, everything becomes easy.¡±


    Zhang Chen fully grasped Ye Fan¡¯s psychology.


    ¡°With Ye Fan¡¯s character, he probably won¡¯t wait until tomorrow. He¡¯ll act tonight.¡±


    The hospital had surveillance cameras in every corner.


    Some were even hidden ones.


    Forget about regulations.


    With the Zhang family¡¯s power, this was nothing.


    And he wasn¡¯t even planning to use the hidden cameras for anything else.


    Just to deal with Ye Fan.


    Putting down his phone, Zhang Chen arrived at the private room entrance.


    And there, he saw his sweet but somewhat naive fianc¨¦e.


    This was the first time he was seeing her in person after transmigrating.


    Though he had already seen her photos and files¡­


    Meeting in person felt different.


    No doubt about it.


    She was gorgeous!


    And her figure was amazing.


    ¡°No wonder that kid Ye Fan secretly had a crush on her.¡±


    Zhang Chen mused to himself.


    Of course, he already knew what most characters looked like.


    But a comic¡¯s depiction and reality had their differences.


    ¡°Do you have any sense of time?! You¡¯re twenty minutes late!¡±


    The moment they met¡­


    Lin Xi coldly scolded.


    Unfortunately, Zhang Chen ignored her.


    Instead, his gaze shifted to another figure inside the private room.


    ¡°My apologies, President Xia. I left late.¡±


    Zhang Chen made no effort to hide his reason for being late, speaking bluntly.


    At the same time, he sized up the person hosting tonight¡¯s banquet.

 Chapter 17 - Since Its a Fake Mother-in-Law, Why Be Polite?

    Chapter 17: Since It¡¯s a Fake Mother-in-Law, Why Be Polite?


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t particularly interested in Lin Xi.


    She was pretty, sure, but she wasn¡¯t the female lead.


    But the other beauty in the private room was different.


    Xia Yanbing¡ª


    Not only was she stunning,


    She was the female lead!


    ¡°Even more vivid and alluring than in the comics.¡±


    The first person Zhang Chen saw when he entered was Lin Xi, but his attention quickly shifted to Xia Yanbing.


    Of course, he masked his thoughts well.


    At least for now, he couldn¡¯t be too hasty.


    Who was Xia Yanbing?


    The head of the entire Lin Corporation¡ªa true powerhouse.


    The Lin family had managed to maintain their standing in recent years solely because of her.


    Unlike Lin Xi, who immediately started complaining the moment she saw him, Xia Yanbing just gave a warm smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, actually, Xiaoxi and I just arrived not long ago.¡±


    Lin Xi immediately looked displeased.


    She couldn¡¯t help but interject, ¡°Mom! We¡¯ve been¡ª¡±


    ¡°Lin Xi!¡±


    Xia Yanbing was all warmth and friendliness toward Zhang Chen, but at this moment, her voice turned cold.


    A single reprimand was enough to shut Lin Xi up.


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised.


    He simply nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s good. President Xia personally inviting me to dinner must mean there¡¯s something you want to discuss?¡±


    Zhang Chen was no longer the clueless rich kid he used to be, only good for partying and wasting money.


    He knew exactly why Xia Yanbing had invited him.


    Since he knew, he couldn¡¯t be bothered with small talk.


    Besides, the initiative was in his hands.


    Xia Yanbing was a little surprised.


    In her impression, Zhang Chen was just a simple-minded junior.


    Of course, that was a polite way of putting it.


    If you asked Lin Xi, Zhang Chen was nothing but a complete and utter playboy!


    So for him to cut straight to the point like this, it genuinely caught Xia Yanbing off guard.


    She put away her earlier smile and hesitated before saying, ¡°Let¡¯s eat first.¡±


    Zhang Chen, however, just smiled.


    Looking at the table full of gourmet dishes, he didn¡¯t pick up his chopsticks.


    Instead, he observed Xia Yanbing with a subtle gaze.


    Only when she started looking visibly uneasy did he finally speak.


    ¡°President Xia, you can just say what you want to say directly.¡±


    His tone made his stance clear¡ªhe had no interest in beating around the bush.


    His reaction made Xia Yanbing¡¯s heart skip a beat.


    Lin Xi, on the other hand, was openly annoyed.


    She couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Zhang Chen, if you have any complaints, direct them at me!¡±


    It was obvious that Lin Xi held a deep-seated grudge against Zhang Chen.


    But he didn¡¯t care.


    He had no intention of fixing or salvaging their relationship.


    Lin Xi wasn¡¯t the female lead, so why should he waste his effort on her?


    If he was going to put in the effort, wasn¡¯t it much more worthwhile to focus on Xia Yanbing?


    Zhang Chen smiled and said nothing.


    He simply got up, ready to leave.


    That did it!


    Lin Xi panicked, and even Xia Yanbing quickly spoke up, ¡°Xiao Chen, wait!¡±


    Zhang Chen was merely playing hard to get.


    After all, tonight¡¯s meeting was a crucial step in his plan to take down Ye Fan.


    He was never actually going to leave.


    He was just asserting his stance.


    So he didn¡¯t act overly dramatic and simply stated, ¡°If President Xia wants to discuss something, we should talk alone.¡±


    With that, he directly excluded Lin Xi from the conversation.


    Lin Xi might have been naive, but she wasn¡¯t stupid.


    Her face turned a mix of shock and anger.


    Unfortunately, Zhang Chen didn¡¯t care.


    Xia Yanbing hesitated, but in the end, she said, ¡°Xiao Xi, step outside for a bit.¡±


    ¡°Mom!¡±


    ¡°Be good. Just wait outside.¡±


    As the current head of Lin Corporation, Xia Yanbing might look like she was only twenty-seven or twenty-eight, but her authority in the Lin family was undeniable.


    The company had been entirely dependent on her for the past few years.


    Lin Xi could defy anyone, but she wouldn¡¯t dare defy Xia Yanbing.


    In the end, she could only bite her lip resentfully and leave the private room.


    Now, only Xia Yanbing and Zhang Chen remained.


    Finally, the powerful businesswoman spoke again, ¡°Xiao Chen, tonight¡ª¡±


    ¡°President Xia, just call me by my name.¡±


    Zhang Chen interrupted.


    His stance was clear.


    No need for familiarity.


    No emotional tactics.


    Xia Yanbing frowned slightly but still nodded, ¡°Zhang Chen, about your engagement with Xiao Xi¡ª¡±


    ¡°Does this engagement really need to continue? I don¡¯t think so.¡±


    Zhang Chen was blunt.


    He truly wasn¡¯t interested in Lin Xi.


    So what if she was beautiful?


    Plenty of women were.


    Even the one sitting across from him, Xia Yanbing, was no less attractive!


    Though she was technically Lin Xi¡¯s mother, Zhang Chen knew the truth¡ª they weren¡¯t actually related at all.


    In fact, this was one of the Lin family¡¯s deepest secrets.


    The number of people who knew about it could be counted on one hand.


    Even Lin Xi herself was unaware.


    The woman she had called ¡®Mother¡¯ for so many years wasn¡¯t her real mother at all!


    That¡¯s right!


    Xia Yanbing wasn¡¯t Lin Xi¡¯s mother.


    Or rather¡ª


    The woman in front of him wasn¡¯t actually Xia Yanbing at all!


    As Zhang Chen scrutinized this highly capable woman, he knew her true identity.


    She was actually Lin Xi¡¯s aunt!


    The real Xia Yanbing¡ªLin Xi¡¯s biological mother¡ª had died a long time ago.


    She died in an accident.


    And the woman currently sitting before him, the one masquerading as Xia Yanbing, was actually named Xia Yanshuang!


    She and Lin Xi¡¯s mother were biological sisters!


    They looked identical, and with Xia Yanshuang deliberately hiding the truth, no one had ever discovered this secret.


    As for why Xia Yanshuang had chosen to impersonate her own sister and take on the role of Lin Xi¡¯s mother¡­


    That involved another, even deeper secret.


    Of course, those secrets had little to do with Zhang Chen.


    At this moment, inside the private room, Xia Yanbing¡ªor rather, Xia Yanshuang¡ª had no idea her biggest secret had been uncovered.


    When she heard Zhang Chen¡¯s words about calling off the engagement, a hint of worry flashed through her eyes.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, I know Xiaoxi has hurt you before,  but marriage isn¡¯t a game. This matter¡ª¡±


    Zhang Chen interrupted again, ¡°President Xia, let¡¯s be direct.¡±


    ¡°The Lin family wants to marry Xiao Xi into the Zhang family, not just because of family ties and social status, but for another reason.¡±


    With a half-smile, he continued, ¡°Am I wrong?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang¡¯s expression subtly shifted.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, have you heard some kind of rumor?¡±


    Zhang Chen smirked, ¡°No need to test me, President Xia. The Lin family won¡¯t last much longer, will it?¡±


    One sentence.


    That was all it took.


    Zhang Chen saw it¡ªthe fleeting look of shock in Xia Yanshuang¡¯s eyes.


    For a formidable woman like her to reveal such a reaction¡­


    It was clear.


    The Lin family was in deep trouble.


    And worse¡ªan outsider had found out.


    Xia Yanshuang forced herself to remain composed, smiling as she said, ¡°The company has run into some difficulties, but they¡¯re manageable.¡±


    Zhang Chen chuckled, ¡°President Xia, no need to hide it from me. If I dare to say it, it means I know the truth.¡±


    ¡°And I¡¯m not guessing. I have proof.¡±


    ¡°The Lin family¡¯s biggest asset is Lin Pharmaceuticals, right?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang remained silent.


    Zhang Chen continued, ¡°For years, the Lin family has been investing heavily in new drug development.¡±


    ¡°And with your family¡¯s wealth, even massive investments wouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    That was true.


    The Lin family¡¯s assets were worth hundreds of billions.


    Raising capital and securing bank loans wasn¡¯t an issue at all.


    Then Zhang Chen abruptly changed his tone¡ª


    ¡°But what if the new drug, which you¡¯ve poured hundreds of billions into, suddenly had a major problem?¡± S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If word got out, what would happen to the Lin family?¡±


    ¡°You know better than I do, don¡¯t you, President Xia?¡±


    At this moment, the previously composed Xia Yanshuang finally cracked.


    She hadn¡¯t expected Zhang Chen to know so much.


    And then¡ª


    Zhang Chen added, ¡°For now, I¡¯m the only one who knows.¡±

 Chapter 18 - Ye Fan Falls into the Trap

    Chapter 18: Ye Fan Falls into the Trap


    It was obvious.


    After hearing Zhang Chen¡¯s last sentence, Xia Yanshuang let out a sigh of relief.


    She had truly felt like she was on a roller coaster ride due to Zhang Chen¡¯s words.


    Her emotions went up and down.


    ¡°You¡­ What do you want?¡±


    Although she was relieved, Xia Yanshuang wasn¡¯t as na?ve as Lin Xi.


    She suddenly realized something.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s attitude tonight was rather strange.


    He even insisted on speaking with her alone.


    Yet, no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn¡¯t figure out Zhang Chen¡¯s true intentions.


    ¡°What do I want?¡±


    Zhang Chen chuckled at her words. ¡°If it were before, what I wanted was Lin Xi.¡±


    After all, that was the established setting, and it was also the truth.


    Before he transmigrated¡ª


    Xia Yanshuang knew there was more to come.


    And sure enough¡ª


    Zhang Chen continued with a smile, ¡°But since Lin Xi doesn¡¯t think much of me, I no longer have the patience to keep throwing myself at her.¡±


    ¡°Zhang Chen, Xiao Xi was spoiled since childhood. She has a bad temper, so I hope you can be more understanding.¡±


    ¡°President Xia, do you really think I¡¯d believe that?¡±


    Zhang Chen asked back with a smile.


    Xia Yanshuang let out a bitter laugh and sighed.


    Since everything was already out in the open, Zhang Chen decided to get straight to the point.


    ¡°The Lin family¡¯s new drug¡ªmy Zhang family also invested in it. Now that such an incident has happened, under normal circumstances, the most rational decision for my family would be to pull out immediately to cut our losses.¡±


    ¡°President Xia, there¡¯s no need to rush to deny it. I am very well aware of what has been happening to the Lin family lately.¡±


    ¡°As for my source of information, I have my own channels.¡±


    ¡°Looking at the current situation, even if the Zhang family is willing to take a gamble with the Lin family, once the news leaks, neither the banks nor the other investors will just sit back and do nothing.¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After hesitating for a moment, she finally nodded and admitted, ¡°It seems you already know everything.¡±


    ¡°The experimental base for developing the new drug was destroyed, with at least most of the research data lost. Even if we restart the research, no one can give a definite answer regarding the required funds and time.¡±


    As Zhang Chen spoke, he was also sorting out the Lin family¡¯s detailed setting and hidden plotlines in his mind.


    Then, he carefully chose his words.


    ¡°I¡¯m actually quite curious. Just how bold is the Lin family to not have even the most basic security measures in place?¡±


    Faced with Zhang Chen¡¯s mockery¡ª


    Xia Yanshuang didn¡¯t get angry. She merely let out a bitter smile.


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t hold back, either. ¡°The only fortunate thing right now is that the news hasn¡¯t leaked. At least, I can guarantee that I can suppress it on my end for a short time.¡±


    ¡°But to be honest, I no longer trust anyone in the Lin family. If I help you keep this under wraps, it could cost the Zhang family over ten billion.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang wanted to explain, but there was nothing she could say to refute it.


    But now¡ª


    Xia Yanshuang understood that even if the marriage alliance continued, given Zhang Chen¡¯s current attitude toward Lin Xi¡ª


    Did it still hold any meaning?


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t waste words. ¡°I can hold off on revealing this news for now, as a favor to you.¡±


    This statement was particularly thought-provoking!


    A favor to Xia Yanshuang?


    Xia Yanshuang sensed something odd about this remark, but she didn¡¯t have the time to dwell on it.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to thank me yet, President Xia. I can¡¯t suppress this forever. At most, I¡¯ll give you one week! If the Lin family can¡¯t find the traitor and contain the situation, then I¡¯ll have no choice but to say I¡¯m powerless.¡±


    Zhang Chen decided to add fuel to the fire. ¡°I¡¯m quite curious¡ªjust who in the Lin family is betraying their own people?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang already had doubts.


    Hearing Zhang Chen¡¯s teasing and mocking tone, she felt utterly helpless.


    Was she angry?


    Zhang Chen was willing to keep this secret for now and had even come to openly discuss things with her tonight. That was already an enormous favor to her and the Lin family.


    What was a little bit of teasing in comparison?


    The Zhang family had invested over ten billion in the Lin family!


    Forget mockery¡ª


    Even if Zhang Chen slammed the table and cursed, it would be entirely justified.


    Xia Yanshuang understood this.


    So her expression softened slightly compared to before.


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to thank me yet, President Xia. The key is to solve the problem and find out who the traitor is. If you still want to thank me, do it after this is all resolved.¡±


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t the type to do good deeds without leaving a name.


    He was very interested in Xia Yanshuang.


    She was beautiful, and she was one of the heroines.


    Even if he wasn¡¯t interested, he had to be, right?


    Did he know who was targeting the Lin family?


    He actually did.


    But why should he say anything?


    There was nothing in it for him!


    Instead, Zhang Chen could use this opportunity to set up a nice show for Ye Fan.


    ¡°With no Xing Lingyun and no support from the Lin family, once I take away your family heirloom, you¡¯ll be completely at my mercy.¡±

 Chapter 19 - Ye Fans Mysterious Confidence, Step by Step into the Trap

    Chapter 19: Ye Fan¡¯s Mysterious Confidence, Step by Step into the Trap


    ¡°Young Master, should we capture this brat now?¡±


    Just how many people were secretly keeping an eye on Ye Fan?


    Even Zhang Chen himself wasn¡¯t sure.


    All he knew was that if he gave the order, there would be plenty of people willing to do his bidding.


    That was the advantage of being a villain¡ªespecially one with power and influence.


    Zhang Chen shook his head. ¡°Now is not the time.¡±


    Indeed, it wasn¡¯t the time.


    Zhang Chen knew very well that so-called ¡®destined protagonists¡¯ had an uncanny ability to turn danger into safety.


    Even in desperate situations, they could always find a glimmer of hope.


    Without absolute certainty, he didn¡¯t want to startle the prey.


    ¡°At the very least, he still doesn¡¯t know that someone is working against him in the shadows. That means his guard is still relatively low.¡±


    Zhang Chen remained silent, lost in thought.


    On the surveillance footage.


    Inside a hospital office.


    Ye Fan had already found the ¡®truth¡¯ he was looking for!


    His face showed undisguised excitement.


    Why was he so happy?


    Zhang Chen could easily guess the reason.


    ¡°Did he find that new drug capable of saving his sister? And it happens to be a product of the Lin Family Pharmaceutical Company?¡±


    In reality, Zhang Chen¡¯s guess was almost entirely correct.


    This world was based on the manga he had created.


    Most of the characters¡¯ personalities and thought patterns had been shaped by his own pen.


    He understood Ye Fan¡¯s character and mindset better than anyone.


    At this moment.


    Inside the hospital.


    Ye Fan stared at the ¡®medical record¡¯ he had just found on the computer. For a brief moment¡ªjust a fleeting second¡ª


    He had a slight suspicion.


    It had to be said, a ¡®destined protagonist¡¯s¡¯ intuition was sometimes beyond logic. But in the end, Ye Fan dismissed it.


    After some consideration, he decided it wasn¡¯t a problem!


    ¡°There¡¯s no way someone would go to such great lengths just to deceive me, right?¡±


    Ye Fan smiled.


    Watching the changes in Ye Fan¡¯s expression through the surveillance feed, Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    If only he could hear Ye Fan¡¯s thoughts.


    He would definitely applaud him. That kind of mysterious self-confidence¡ªhe truly appreciated it!


    Of course, almost every novel or movie protagonist had this same inexplicable confidence.


    It was practically a universal trait.


    On the surveillance screen.


    After finding the ¡®medical record¡¯ that Zhang Chen had deliberately left for him, Ye Fan stealthily and carefully exited the office.


    It appeared as if he had left no trace.


    He even restored the desk¡¯s documents to their original positions.


    Meticulously, he wiped off all his fingerprints.


    The whole process seemed so practiced¡ªit was clear this wasn¡¯t his first time doing such a thing.


    Watching the footage, Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but comment, ¡°Judging by how skilled he is, it looks like he¡¯s done this plenty of times before.¡±


    Inside the hospital.


    Ye Fan suppressed his excitement and composed himself.


    He returned to the ward as if nothing had happened.


    A nurse was doing routine rounds and didn¡¯t say much before leaving.


    Ye Fan glanced nervously at Ye Yiyi.


    Seeing that the family heirloom¡ªhis parents¡¯ inheritance, the Qian Yuan Mirror¡ªwas still there, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Yiyi, I will find a way to save you!¡±


    Ye Fan murmured solemnly.


    Little did he know that every move he made, every word he spoke, was all being recorded by surveillance.


    Normally, Ye Fan was extremely cautious and had a high level of vigilance.


    But ever since last night, between his unease, his broken leg, and his sister¡¯s sudden illness rendering her unconscious, his mind had been in turmoil.


    As a result, he failed to notice anything unusual.


    After murmuring to himself for a while, Ye Fan seemed to come to a decision. He took one last look at the Qian Yuan Mirror that he had left with Ye Yiyi before walking out of the ward.


    ¡°Dad, Mom, I know you told me never to let this thing leave my side, but Yiyi needs it right now!¡±


    As it happened, Ye Fan had already noticed something on the way to the hospital.


    As long as the Qian Yuan Mirror was placed near Ye Yiyi, her complexion would improve slightly.


    At first, he hadn¡¯t thought too much about it.


    But after a series of hospital tests revealed no clear diagnosis, Ye Fan panicked.


    Seeing his sister¡¯s condition deteriorate¡ªher face growing paler and paler, he gritted his teeth and made his decision!


    He went against his parents¡¯ long-standing warning and placed the Qian Yuan Mirror on Ye Yiyi.


    ¡°It shouldn¡¯t take long. Once I get my hands on that miracle drug and cure Yiyi¡¯s illness, I¡¯ll take the mirror back. That won¡¯t count as breaking my parents¡¯ rule.¡±


    If it were anyone else, Ye Fan would never have revealed the Qian Yuan Mirror.


    But Ye Yiyi was his only family.


    So he didn¡¯t hesitate too much.


    Ye Fan never imagined that every move he made, every decision he took, had already fallen right into Zhang Chen¡¯s calculations.


    ¡°Excuse me, visiting hours are over.¡±


    A nurse spotted Ye Fan leaving the ward and kindly reminded him.


    Ye Fan nodded. ¡°I know.¡±


    He had wanted to stay and watch over his sister.


    But in this situation, he knew staying wouldn¡¯t help.


    The only thing that could save Ye Yiyi now was that mysterious miracle drug.


    ¡°I have to get my hands on it as soon as possible!¡±


    Ye Fan left the hospital.


    As soon as he stepped outside, he dialed a number.


    The call quickly connected.


    A pleasant voice came through.


    ¡°Ye Fan?¡±


    If Zhang Chen had heard this voice, he would have immediately recognized it.


    It was none other than the eldest daughter of the Lin family¡ªLin Xi.


    Hearing her voice lifted Ye Fan¡¯s spirits slightly.


    He cleared his throat and spoke, ¡°Lin Xi, can you do me a favor?¡±


    As a ¡®destined protagonist¡¯, it was difficult for him to ask for help.


    Even now, Ye Fan hesitated, his expression conflicted.


    ¡°Hm? Ye Fan? What¡¯s wrong? Are you in trouble?¡±A


    At that moment, Lin Xi was at home with Xia Yanshuang¡ª


    No, to be precise, it was Xia Yanshuang playing the role of Xia Yanbing.


    The mother and daughter did not live in the Lin family villa but rather in a luxurious penthouse apartment in Jiangdong City. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lin Xi¡¯s phone call naturally caught Xia Yanshuang¡¯s attention.


    Lin Xi, noticing her mother¡¯s gaze, quickly covered the phone and whispered, ¡°Mom, it¡¯s just a classmate from school.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang was no fool.


    She could tell that Lin Xi was being evasive.


    Combined with her own private investigations into Lin Xi¡¯s daily interactions, she quickly deduced who was on the other end of the call.


    But she didn¡¯t say much.


    Tonight, Zhang Chen had confronted her.


    She had far bigger things to worry about.


    However¡ª


    When she heard Lin Xi¡¯s answer, a strong sense of suspicion and vigilance surged within her!

 Chapter 20 - Identity Shift, Just Thinking About It Is Thrilling!

    Chapter 20: Identity Shift, Just Thinking About It Is Thrilling!


    One couldn¡¯t blame Xia Yanshuang for being overly suspicious!


    As the CEO of the Lin Corporation, a company worth hundreds of billions, she couldn¡¯t have survived if she were just an ordinary person¡ªshe would have been pushed out long ago!


    The Lin family was a massive clan, but internally, it was far from a united front. Letting an outsider take control? That was unthinkable!


    Even if¡ª


    Her nominal identity was her elder sister, Xia Yanbing, the mother of Lin Xi, that still didn¡¯t mean the rest of the Lin family would accept her.


    The only reason she had managed to hold power was that she was a woman of exceptional capability¡ªa true iron lady.


    And now, because of a casual explanation from Lin Xi, Xia Yanshuang found herself harboring doubts.


    ¡°No, it can¡¯t be. Xiao Xi shouldn¡¯t know much about that project¡­¡±


    Xia Yanshuang couldn¡¯t help but analyze the situation.


    After all¡ª


    What Zhang Chen revealed tonight was astonishing!


    It just so happened to touch upon the biggest crisis the Lin family was currently facing.


    She had no choice but to carefully evaluate it.


    Xia Yanshuang was Xia Yanshuang¡ª


    Even though she was suspicious, she didn¡¯t show it.


    Lin Xi was nothing more than a naive and innocent heiress. How could she possibly think that far ahead?


    Little did she know¡ª


    The moment she returned to her room, Xia Yanshuang immediately made a phone call.


    She instructed her most trusted subordinates to start an investigation in secret.


    ¡°President Xia!¡±


    ¡°Find a few people to investigate the people around the young lady.¡±


    After a brief moment of thought, Xia Yanshuang added, ¡°Especially a young man named Ye Fan.¡±


    ¡°Understood, President Xia. I¡¯ll arrange it immediately!¡±


    Over the years, Xia Yanshuang had built up considerable influence within the Lin family.


    It was no exaggeration to say that she was the one propping up the entire family.


    She had numerous loyal subordinates and commanded immense authority.


    Using her sister¡¯s identity, she had taken control of the Lin Corporation as its matriarch.


    After hanging up, Xia Yanshuang returned to her bedroom, exhausted.


    She retrieved a file from her safe.


    It was an investigation report on the ¡®accidental deaths¡¯ of her sister Xia Yanbing and her husband¡ªLin Xi¡¯s father.


    The accident happened ten years ago.


    Both husband and wife perished together, but Xia Yanshuang had kept the truth hidden from everyone.


    She had taken on her sister¡¯s identity¡ªXia Yanbing!


    ¡°Sister, I really hope Xiao Xi isn¡¯t behind this. Otherwise, even I won¡¯t be able to protect her¡­¡±


    Worry flashed in Xia Yanshuang¡¯s eyes.


    After all, the Lin family was a major clan where power struggles were inevitable.


    No matter how well she protected Lin Xi, as the legitimate heiress, if Lin Xi ever did something that harmed the family¡¯s interests¡ª


    Especially if she caused a major financial loss¡ª


    The consequences would be unimaginable.


    ¡°I hope it¡¯s not that girl¡­¡±


    But could things really be that simple?


    Once the seed of suspicion was planted, it would only be a matter of time before it took root and grew.


    Even if Xia Yanshuang refused to sit idly by, when the time came¡ª


    She wouldn¡¯t just be facing the Lin family.


    She would have to deal with the Zhang family.


    The other investors.


    And most importantly¡ª


    The new drug project was backed by  organization!


    ¡­


    As for what was happening with the Lin mother and daughter¡ª


    Zhang Chen had no idea.


    But to say his words tonight were said unintentionally?


    That would be a joke.


    He did it on purpose!


    Deliberately!


    His goal was simple.


    ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, the Lin family will soon start suspecting that kid Ye Fan.¡±


    Zhang Chen returned to his villa in a great mood.


    From securing the first heroine, Xing Lingyun, in advance¡ª


    To now beginning his setup to sever Ye Fan¡¯s ties with the Lin family¡ª


    Everything was going according to plan.


    Even more satisfying¡ª


    Under his design, Ye Fan had even taken off his most crucial golden finger, the , which had the power to suppress all sorts of demons and ghosts.


    All for the sake of suppressing his sister Ye Yiyi¡¯s ¡°illness.¡±


    At this point¡ª


    Zhang Chen¡¯s scheme against Ye Fan was already more than halfway complete.


    ¡°If I take action against Ye Fan now, my chances should be quite high, right?¡±


    Fate was an elusive thing¡ª


    Invisible, intangible.


    Zhang Chen only realized Ye Fan¡¯s fate had been shaken after hearing that he had accidentally fallen and broken his leg last night.


    ¡°But it¡¯s still not secure enough. Even if Ye Fan¡¯s fate is damaged, as long as there¡¯s a tiny sliver of luck left, he might still survive.¡±


    With more than half a month left¡ª


    Zhang Chen had plenty of time to perfect his plan.


    And when the time came¡ª


    He would strike with a decisive blow!


    Leaving Ye Fan with no chance of turning the tables.


    Sure enough!


    As soon as he returned to his villa, he received news from the hospital.


    ¡°Young Master, that kid¡¯s artifact is definitely supernatural!¡±


    The call came from one of Zhang Chen¡¯s bodyguards stationed at the hospital.


    They had tried to steal the  from Ye Yiyi¡¯s hospital room while Ye Fan was away¡ª


    But as expected, they failed!


    Although Zhang Chen was slightly disappointed, he wasn¡¯t surprised.


    ¡°Keep watching him.¡±


    ¡°Understood, Young Master!¡±


    Zhang Chen hung up.


    Stealing the  was only one part of the plan¡ªit wasn¡¯t a must.


    The mirror¡¯s greatest value was in helping Ye Fan subdue demons and spirits.


    Without them, the  was nothing more than a talisman for warding off evil.


    ¡°Looks like this won¡¯t be easy.¡±


    Zhang Chen shook his head.


    Despite his efforts¡ª


    His bodyguards, the hospital staff, and even the on-duty doctors and nurses¡ª


    None of them could take the mirror from Ye Yiyi.


    Every time they tried, bizarre accidents happened.


    It defied all logic.


    It was simply impossible.


    ¡°That just means Ye Fan¡¯s fate hasn¡¯t been weakened enough!¡±


    Zhang Chen pondered, wanting to consult the system.


    Unfortunately, there was no response.


    The system clearly wanted him to figure it out himself.


    After all, the system wasn¡¯t omniscient. How could it know everything?


    So¡ª


    Upon returning to his villa, Zhang Chen wasted no time in spreading a crucial piece of information.


    The Lin family¡¯s multi-billion-dollar new drug project¡ª


    Had encountered a massive issue!


    The research had been halted, multiple laboratories had allegedly been destroyed¡ª


    And all their investments were on the verge of going up in smoke!


    ¡°What you¡¯re doing will push the Lin family into a desperate situation.¡±


    Even Xing Lingyun felt a chill down her spine.


    Though she was once a high-ranking judge of the Demon-Slaying Division¡ª


    And was now a powerful demon herself¡ª


    She still found Zhang Chen far more terrifying than any monster.


    Zhang Chen merely chuckled.


    Unconcerned, he replied, ¡°If they don¡¯t taste despair, how will they learn obedience?¡±


    His reasoning left Xing Lingyun speechless.


    Zhang Chen continued, smiling, ¡°Only those who hit rock bottom will be truly grateful to the one who lends them a hand.¡±


    After all, what¡¯s the point of adding flowers to brocade?


    Only those who bring warmth in the snow can win over hearts.


    Zhang Chen knew this well.


    His objectives were twofold:


    Frame Ye Fan¡ª


    And make him enemies with the Lin family! S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The second?


    Xia Yanshuang.


    Yes¡ª


    Not Lin Xi, but Xia Yanshuang!


    Because in Zhang Chen¡¯s eyes, Lin Xi was nothing more than a pretty face.


    But Xia Yanshuang?


    Not only was she beautiful, but she was also a formidable businesswoman!


    And most importantly¡ª


    She was an  female lead.


    Granted, he was the one who decided that¡­


    A stunning CEO older woman?


    Lin Xi calling him ?


    Just thinking about it was thrilling!

 Chapter 21 - A pleasant and joyful upgrade, who can refuse it? Anyway, he cant refuse it

    Chapter 21: A pleasant and joyful upgrade, who can refuse it? Anyway, he can¡¯t refuse it


    Zhang Chen asked someone to leak the news.


    Of course, it was done in a very secretive way.


    No one would think it was him.


    The reason?


    You¡¯re kidding!


    Once this matter is exposed.


    It¡¯s not just the Lin family that will be in trouble!


    Other shareholders who participated and invested money will also suffer losses.


    The Jiangdong Zhang family is the second largest shareholder after the Lin family!


    In this new drug project, the Zhang family invested more than 10 billion yuan for the sake of the family¡¯s friendship!


    If the project is interrupted or even cancelled, it means that the Zhang family¡¯s investment of 10 billion yuan will go down the drain.


    As the heir of the Zhang family, would Zhang Chen do something that would harm others and benefit himself?


    The answer is.


    Yes!


    Zhang Chen did it, but others could not doubt him. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even if they doubted him, you have no evidence!


    ¡°Even if I lose tens of billions, it won¡¯t affect me. Anyway, the family has enough money.¡±


    This is not Versailles.


    It¡¯s the truth.


    The Jiangdong Zhang family has a deeper foundation and more money than the Lin family!


    Although the loss of tens of billions is huge, it has no effect on the Zhang family.


    Zhang Chen can probably guess that after the news spreads.


    It won¡¯t take more than one night.


    The Lin family will notice it.


    ¡°Then there will be a good show to watch!¡±


    Zhang Chen is really looking forward to it.


    If the Lin family finds out that the person who is betraying the family is Lin Xi, the eldest daughter of the family.


    What will be their expression?


    If they find out that Ye Fan is secretly investigating the new drug of Lin¡¯s Pharmaceutical.


    What will be the reaction?


    ¡°I¡¯m really looking forward to it!¡±


    Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but start looking forward to time passing faster.


    Of course.


    The night was long.


    He had more important things to do now.


    In the bedroom of the villa.


    Zhang Chen opened the Canyon Peak tonight.


    Reserved?


    Self-control?


    Just kidding.


    He is not a hypocrite like the protagonist of destiny.


    He clearly wants it so much that his eyes are bloodshot.


    But he has to pretend to be a gentleman and not look at or listen to anything inappropriate.


    Zhang Chen is more direct.


    Whatever he wants, he does!


    ¡°Being energetic means being so confident! Even playing a few rounds of Canyon of the Peak is no problem!¡±


    Zhang Chen pulled Xing Lingyun to start the double row tonight.


    According to him.


    People live only once.


    No, he has lived two lives!


    Of course he has to follow his heart.


    Why are he still looking back and forth?


    Is he sick?


    It¡¯s okay to have insufficient yang energy, but he has no strength.


    Now he can do whatever he wants.


    If he still resists playing Canyon of the Peak.


    Then the fathers of the readers will probably raise their family heirloom 40-meter broadswords and greet him cordially!


    Seeing Zhang Chen wanted to open the Canyon Peak, Xing Lingyun was somewhat worried.


    ¡°Do you want to take a day off?¡±


    She knew what she was like.


    Normally, if a normal person meets a demon, no matter how beautiful she is, she will die!


    Zhang Chen is better.


    He wants to try all kinds of game postures and experiences, and he is very interested in every position!


    It is obvious that he wants to do it all!


    Finally, Xing Lingyun was half-hearted and was dragged by Zhang Chen to the Canyon Peak.


    After all, as a demon, she is more enthusiastic about this, isn¡¯t she?


    The next day.


    Zhang Chen felt refreshed.


    Not tired at all.


    ¡°The innate pure yang body is so terrifying! It is tailor-made for me!¡±


    Zhang Chen had to sigh.


    Although his system has a panel attribute function.


    There is only one krypton gold lottery.


    There are not as many fancy abilities as in other novels and comics.


    But I have to admit.


    A gift package for beginners.


    So thoughtful!


    [Host: Zhang Chen].[Identity: The eldest son of Zhang family in Jiangdong Province].[Strength: 195 (average 10 for ordinary people)].[Agility: 196 (average 10 for ordinary people)].[Physique: 228 (average 10 for ordinary people)].[Yang Qi: 99999/99999 (innate pure Yang body)].


    Sure enough!


    Zhang Chen saw that his strength, agility and physique had increased by 30 points each.


    ¡°One time inside the Canyon Peak, all attributes +10?¡±


    Last night, Xing Lingyun and I played three games inside the Canyon Peak.


    This is a happy way to upgrade.


    Zhang Chen said it was very good!


    ¡°Probably only people with innate pure Yang body can upgrade in this way, right?¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled very proudly.


    After all, not everyone is called Zhang Chen!


    Not everyone is like him. In this terrifying resurrection plane, there is a golden finger of innate pure yang body at the beginning.


    ¡°Physique 228, which means 228 points of yang energy are restored in one second, 13680 points of yang energy are restored every minute, and more than 800,000 yang energy is restored every hour?¡±


    Zhang Chen became more and more satisfied.


    Now he and Xing Lingyun are absolutely crushing in the solo of Canyon Peak.


    However, be prepared for danger in times of peace, there is more than one heroine Xing Lingyun.


    In Zhang Chen¡¯s memory, there are several heroines.


    And almost all of them are monsters.


    So in order to continue to be a god in the Canyon Peak game in the future.


    Upgrades cannot stop!


    Just at this time.


    Xing Lingyun was lazily and charmingly entangled.


    Okay.


    After tasting the marrow, you get addicted to playing Canyon Peak?


    It seems that there is nothing wrong with monsters greedy for the yang energy of living people.


    Xing Lingyun has never killed innocent people before, which is already very kind.


    But now that there is a gifted person like Zhang Chen around.


    Besides, the relationship between the two.


    Legal acquisition of Yang Qi!


    And it is purer and stronger than the Yang Qi obtained by killing people!


    How can Xing Lingyun refuse?


    How to resist the temptation?


    I can¡¯t resist it at all!


    ¡°Hehe, it seems that you still don¡¯t admit defeat? Then I will kill you until you are convinced!¡±


    Zhang Chen is full of heroic spirit.


    At the top of the canyon, the middle lane solo is started again.


    Jiangdong University.


    As the leading institution of higher learning in China.


    Students who can be admitted here are all academic masters from various places.


    At this moment.


    Somewhere on the campus.


    Ye Fan looked a little anxious.


    It has to be said that as a son of destiny.


    It is difficult for people to find fault with Ye Fan in all aspects.


    He is handsome and sunny, his academic performance is not bad, and his height is 1.8 meters.


    Although not as good as Zhang Chen, he is indeed excellent in all aspects.


    ¡°Ye Fan.¡±


    Finally, after Ye Fan waited for more than an hour, he finally got the person he wanted to see.


    ¡°Lin Xi!¡±


    Ye Fan looked at the pure and beautiful girl in a dress in front of him.


    It was inevitable that he had some impulses and thoughts in his heart.


    Because of this, when Lin Xi asked him to help pretend to be her boyfriend, he agreed immediately!


    It¡¯s just that he has been hiding it very well.


    He didn¡¯t reveal his ambition.


    At this time, Ye Fan couldn¡¯t help but think about it and almost forgot about the business.


    ¡°Ye Fan, what¡¯s wrong with you? Did you have trouble with the phone call last night?¡±


    Lin Xi always felt that there was something wrong with Ye Fan¡¯s eyes when he looked at her.


    It wasn¡¯t so obvious before, but it was particularly obvious today.


    Ye Fan quickly suppressed his ambitions when he heard it, and then considered it.


    He said, ¡°Lin Xi, can you do me a favor?¡±


    ¡°What favor?¡± Lin Xi was a little surprised.


    But she didn¡¯t think much about it, she was more curious.


    Ye Fan thought for a while, then said his purpose: ¡°Isn¡¯t it almost holiday?¡±


    ¡°Can I go to your Lin Pharmaceutical Company for an internship for a while?¡±


    Ye Fan tried his best to make his expression and tone look normal.


    Thereby concealing his real purpose!


    Today is the second chapter, the days without flowers, no comments, and no book reviews continue.

 Chapter 22 - It can only be said that cleverness backfired, all in Zhang Chens calculations

    Chapter 22: Wishful thinking? It can only be said that cleverness backfired, all in Zhang Chen¡¯s calculations


    What is Ye Fan¡¯s purpose?


    Very simple!


    To find a new life-saving drug for his sister Ye Yiyi!


    So he made an appointment with Lin Xi to meet at school.


    In fact, Ye Fan originally wanted to find a more private place.


    It¡¯s a pity that although Lin Xi regarded him as a friend, she was just an ordinary friend.


    This point was actually very clear in Ye Fan¡¯s heart.


    After hearing Ye Fan¡¯s request.


    Lin Xi was obviously surprised, but she thought about it and said: ¡°Is it that simple?¡±


    Yes!


    In her opinion, Ye Fan¡¯s request was actually very simple.


    With Lin Xi¡¯s identity, arrange an internship position for one of his family¡¯s companies.


    Isn¡¯t it just a sentence?


    Ye Fan nodded, trying to make himself look like he had no other purpose.


    ¡°Yes, for this matter, you also know that my major is biology, if there is such an internship opportunity, it will be a good experience.¡±


    Before coming.


    Ye Fan had already found a reason for himself.


    As for why he didn¡¯t ask Lin Xi for the new drug directly.


    Okay.


    He wasn¡¯t that stupid. He was a son of destiny after all.


    He had some IQ.


    He knew that asking for the new drug directly was not in line with his status.


    Let¡¯s not talk about whether Lin Xi would agree to help him.


    Even if she agreed.


    Ye Fan was not stupid. This kind of new drug would cost tens of billions or even hundreds of billions of funds to develop.


    Would he easily give it to a stranger?


    Lin Xi didn¡¯t expect Ye Fan to have other thoughts.


    After learning about his thoughts, he smiled and nodded: ¡°This is easy. I¡¯ll arrange it for you.¡±


    ¡°Thank you!¡±


    Ye Fan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.


    Then he said: ¡°Well, can it be as soon as possible?¡±


    Ye Yiyi¡¯s condition could not be delayed, so Ye Fan had to bite the bullet and ask.


    Even if it would arouse Lin Xi¡¯s suspicion, he had to do it.


    Fortunately, Lin Xi was simple and agreed without thinking too much.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go back and ask, and I¡¯ll give you an answer tomorrow at the earliest.¡±


    Things were developing in the direction Ye Fan hoped to see the most.


    The two chatted casually.


    Ye Fan suddenly remained calm and asked casually.


    ¡°Lin Xi, that person you mentioned last time, is he still bothering you recently?¡±


    This question made Lin Xi look angry.


    She couldn¡¯t help but snorted, and said more irritably: ¡°I don¡¯t want to mention him!¡±


    Yes!


    Lin Xi was very upset.


    Especially when she thought of Zhang Chen¡¯s indifferent attitude towards her last night.


    There was no longer the kind of enthusiasm that he had before.


    The strong contrast made her, who had been proud since childhood, very uncomfortable.


    The key was the dinner last night.


    From beginning to end.


    Except for the first glance at her, Zhang Chen basically treated her as air.


    On the contrary, he had a good chat with her mother. Of course, Lin Xi didn¡¯t think deeply about this, she just felt that Zhang Chen did it on purpose!


    It was revenge for her asking Ye Fan to pretend to be her boyfriend to anger him.


    Ye Fan was stunned, and her intuition told her that Lin Xi¡¯s tone was a little wrong.


    He could vaguely feel Lin Xi¡¯s reaction just now.


    It was different from the disgust and contempt she had when she mentioned Zhang Chen before.


    More like?


    ¡°Jealous?¡±


    Ye Fan was shocked, but then shook his head secretly.


    ¡°I think I¡¯m overthinking. People like Zhang Chen have no other advantages except for his good family background.¡±


    He sneered in his heart, but he wouldn¡¯t show it on the surface, ¡°Okay, don¡¯t mention him.¡±


    ¡°If he continues to pester you, remember to ask me for help!¡±


    Ye Fan seemed very warm-hearted.


    To be honest.


    The reason why Lin Xi met Ye Fan before and became friends with him.


    Maybe there are some of these reasons.


    Even if Ye Fan is not as handsome as her fianc¨¦ Zhang Chen, and his family background is not good.


    But at least he is warm-hearted and kind.


    But I don¡¯t know why.


    Lin Xi now feels that Ye Fan¡¯s warm smile and friendly tone make her a little resistant.


    Instead, she remembered Zhang Chen¡¯s cold expression and tone last night.


    ¡°I still have classes, so I¡¯ll leave first. I¡¯ll give you an answer in the evening or tomorrow.¡±


    Soon.


    Lin Xi found an excuse to leave.


    She didn¡¯t know why, but she liked Ye Fan before.


    But today, she didn¡¯t feel the same way as before.


    Ye Fan watched Lin Xi leave, and his sunny and friendly expression gradually cooled down.


    He¡¯s not stupid.


    Naturally, he noticed that Lin Xi¡¯s reaction to him today was different from the past.


    But what was wrong specifically.


    He couldn¡¯t tell


    .


    ¡°Damn it, didn¡¯t you check the almanac before going out these two days?¡±


    Ye Fan cursed inwardly!


    He was also very unhappy, especially the kind of irritability that he couldn¡¯t find the reason for.


    It made him feel worse.


    However, Ye Fan would never know.


    How many eyes were watching him during his meeting with Lin Xi just now!


    Yes!


    There were people watching the whole time!


    And it was not just one faction.


    It was two parties.


    On campus, a young couple was snuggling together.


    It looked normal.


    But no one would have thought that.


    After seeing Lin Xi and Ye Fan leave one after another.


    They sent the message out.


    Of course, it was not just this couple.


    Ye Fan thought that no one was paying attention to him.


    In fact, his every move was under the control of others.


    Soon.


    Zhang Chen received a call from his subordinates.


    ¡°Master, Ye Fan has already contacted Miss Lin.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Really? Pretty fast.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled, not surprised at all.


    After all, he had deliberately planned to guide Ye Fan in this direction to find a way to save his sister.


    ¡°According to the young master¡¯s instructions, we didn¡¯t make any moves, so we didn¡¯t hear much about what Ye Fan and Miss Lin said.¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s bodyguards were all carefully selected.


    After all, with his status.


    Ordinary bodyguards are not qualified to follow him.


    Those bodyguards also found it strange.


    Why go to such great lengths to deal with an ordinary poor student.


    Of course, they didn¡¯t dare to ask more.


    Instead, they continued, ¡°From Ye Fan¡¯s lip reading, he should want to enter Lin Pharmaceutical.¡±


    ¡°Just like your guess, this kid is close to Miss Lin, and he really has bad intentions.¡±


    A lot of things.


    Those bodyguards didn¡¯t know at all.


    They only knew that their young master wanted to take action against Ye Fan, a poor boy. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhang Chen smiled when he heard this.


    ¡°Keep watching, and keep leaking the news.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Hang up the phone.


    Zhang Chen had guessed what Ye Fan was thinking. ¡°He is quite clever, but unfortunately he is too clever for his own good.¡±


    Ye Fan did not ask Lin Xi directly for the new drug, which was within Zhang Chen¡¯s expectation.


    ¡°With his personality, he is a combination of conceit and inferiority, so he can¡¯t ask Lin Xi to help him directly. Instead, he wants to enter the laboratory of Lin¡¯s Pharmaceutical Company and then steal the new drug when he has the chance?¡±

 Chapter 23 - Ye Fan wants to save face but suffers in life

    Chapter 23: Ye Fan wants to save face but suffers in life, the problem faced by the Lin family


    Think about it carefully.


    This way of thinking is really the inertial thinking of the sons of luck in most novels and comics.


    In short, in the eyes of these sons of luck.


    No matter how miserable you are or how poor your family is.


    You can ask the heroine or the woman you like for help.


    But you must not let the readers think that the hero is incompetent and relies on women.


    Even if it is essentially relying on women, on the surface, you still have to achieve your goals through your own efforts.


    Just like Ye Fan¡¯s thoughts, Zhang Chen guessed it.


    ¡°It¡¯s better to save face and suffer in life, as long as you can achieve your goals, who cares if he has face or not!?¡±


    Zhang Chen sneered disdainfully.


    At least in his opinion.


    Lin Xi is a brainless naive person. Ye Fan really said that his sister was critically ill.


    He needed the new drug of the Lin family to save her life.


    Nine out of ten times, this silly woman Lin Xi would agree to help!


    But most of the sons of luck like Ye Fan are chauvinists.


    Or maybe it is also deliberately set up like this by many novel and comic authors to take care of the readers¡¯ feelings.


    Then in the middle process, the son of luck finally gets what he wants through his unremitting efforts. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    How inspiring?


    What a pity.


    This point is now used by Zhang Chen at will.


    ¡°But it¡¯s good that there are weaknesses to exploit, otherwise it will be more difficult to deal with him.¡±


    Zhang Chen laughed.


    The reason why many sons of luck are so arrogant.


    Various desperate situations, or good luck.


    In the final analysis.


    Isn¡¯t it because of the protagonist halo?


    And the protagonist halo is probably the metaphysics of luck.


    Without luck and protagonist halo.


    In Zhang Chen¡¯s view, people like Ye Fan are just idiots!


    At the same time.


    Zhang Chen ordered the people below to reveal the private meeting between Lin Xi and Ye Fan again.


    The news also reached those people Zhang Chen wanted to know.


    The Lin family.


    As a well-known and promising family in Jiangdong.


    Although it has maintained superficial prosperity in recent years.


    But everyone in the Lin family knows that.


    Now the entire Lin family has some signs of collapse.


    At this time.


    In the Lin family villa.


    The study on the second floor.


    Mr. Lin is frowning and looks very serious.


    In the study.


    In addition to Mr. Lin, there are two other people.


    ¡°Dad, you can¡¯t continue to spoil Lin Xi like this!¡±


    The one who spoke was a middle-aged man in his thirties.


    He is Lin Xi¡¯s third uncle, Lin Youwei.


    From the name, it can be seen that Mr. Lin had great expectations for this young son.


    It¡¯s a pity that Lin Youwei is a typical idler in the Lin family. ¡°The third brother is right. Regardless of the truth of this matter, it is not a good thing for Xiaoxi to get too close to Ye Fan.¡±


    Mr. Lin has three sons.


    Except for the eldest son who died ten years ago, the second and youngest sons are now in the study.


    The one who spoke now is Lin Xi¡¯s second uncle.


    He is also the current vice president of the Lin Group, Lin Shoucheng.


    Lin Shoucheng looks much more mature and stable than his third brother.


    Of course, everyone knows that the second master of the Lin family is mediocre in ability.


    Although he did nothing wrong, he could not shoulder the family¡¯s responsibility in business.


    Finally.


    Mr. Lin snorted angrily.


    Let Lin Shoucheng and Lin Youwei shut up.


    They came today to complain and test.


    Mr. Lin looked up at his two useless sons.


    Then he said coldly: ¡°I already know the matter. Although Xiaoxi did some things inappropriately, as her uncle, do you still doubt her?¡±


    ¡°Dad, we don¡¯t mean that, we¡­¡±


    ¡°Enough! There is no evidence, just unrealistic rumors outside, let¡¯s see what you will become?¡±


    Old Master Lin snorted heavily.


    In the Lin family, even if he has not been in charge of things in recent years.


    But his prestige is still there.


    If the company is managed by Xia Yanshuang.


    Then the family is still the one who has the final say.


    ¡°Dad, we are also worried about the company and the family.¡±


    Lin Shoucheng explained.


    But Old Master Lin interrupted him directly, ¡°You have this kind of time and energy, why not take good care of the company!¡±


    Finally.


    The two brothers Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng were driven out of the study in disgrace.


    They did not stay and left the villa directly.


    Not long after.


    In the study. The person sitting in front of Mr. Lin is the current president of the Lin Group.


    Xia Yanshuang.


    Unlike Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng.


    She is obviously not so restrained in front of Mr. Lin.


    Even Mr. Lin is friendly when he sees Xia Yanshuang.


    ¡°Xiaoshuang, I can still suppress this matter now, but I can¡¯t suppress it for too long.¡±


    Mr. Lin¡¯s voice revealed helplessness.


    Xia Yanshuang also understood, ¡°I know, I will figure it out as soon as possible.¡±


    ¡°In addition, the laboratory will also send more people.¡±


    ¡°Can it be saved?¡±


    ¡°The chance is great. It has reached the critical moment of research and development. If there is no accident, clinical trials will start soon.¡±


    The Lin family is indeed developing new drugs.


    But it is definitely not the special medicine that Ye Fan imagined could save his sister Ye Yiyi!


    Even few people in the Lin family know what the new drug is specifically used for.


    Only Mr. Lin and Xia Yanshuang and a few others know the secret.


    Once that new drug is developed.


    It is not as simple as hundreds of billions or even hundreds of billions of profits.


    It is an opportunity for the Lin family to move to a higher level and truly become the most powerful and wealthy family in China!


    ¡°Okay, I trust you with the company¡¯s affairs.¡±


    Old Master Lin was somewhat relieved.


    Xia Yanshuang¡¯s identity is now known to him alone in the Lin family.


    As for the purpose of Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng¡¯s coming just now.


    In fact, it was the rumor that Zhang Chen had someone deliberately leak out last night.


    Sure enough.


    The Lin family also got the news.


    ¡°By the way, what about the rumor outside?¡±


    ¡°It is definitely not done by Xiaoxi!¡±


    Xia Yanshuang said firmly.


    Although she is not her biological daughter, she has raised her for ten years and is equivalent to her daughter.


    ¡°Alas, that girl, she really doesn¡¯t look like someone who would do that.¡±


    Mr. Lin nodded, but then his face turned livid: ¡°But the laboratory has been sabotaged several times, who is the one who betrayed us!¡±


    This is related to the decline of the Lin family.


    It is also the key to leaping into the top wealthy family.


    Why is Mr. Lin not anxious? Not angry?


    Just then.


    Suddenly, Mr. Lin¡¯s phone rang.


    When he saw the number, Mr. Lin¡¯s eyes changed a little.


    But he did not avoid Xia Yanshuang, but answered the call.


    The call lasted less than ten seconds.


    But Mr. Lin¡¯s expression was uglier than before.


    There was a hint of disbelief in his eyes.


    Xia Yanshuang immediately noticed the problem.


    Before she could speak.


    She also received a call.


    It was her trusted female assistant.


    The content of the call was only one.


    ¡°Boss Xia! The young lady just arranged for someone to enter the laboratory.¡±


    One after the other.


    Two phone calls.


    Mr. Lin and Xia Yanshuang both felt a jolt in their hearts.


    Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng, who had just left the villa not long ago, also received the news!


    Fourth update*

 Chapter 24 - Only the son of luck needs to be a gentleman

    Chapter 24: Only the son of luck needs to be a gentleman. I am a villain, so of course happiness is the most important thing.


    ¡°Third brother, you should have received the news, right?¡±


    On the way, Lin Shoucheng turned on the Bluetooth headset while driving and dialed Lin Youwei¡¯s number.


    Sure enough.


    A voice came from the other end of the phone.


    ¡°See! Do you really think we are fools?!¡±


    Lin Youwei was also driving and slapped the steering wheel hard.


    ¡°Don¡¯t get angry first, you know that the old man has always protected that side.¡±


    ¡°Humph! This time, the old man can¡¯t protect it just because he wants to!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s the reason. It should be our turn.¡±


    ¡°Second brother, what do you think?¡±


    Lin Youwei is indeed a idiot.


    He is good at eating, drinking and having fun.


    But in other aspects.


    Sorry, he is just an idiot.


    Lin Shoucheng is better than Lin Youwei. He sneered. ¡°We will inform other directors of the company. No matter how big the old man¡¯s face is, he can¡¯t protect Lin Xi, the stinky girl!¡±


    ¡°Okay! I listen to you!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, wait until the pharmaceutical company¡¯s laboratory has problems, then we will make trouble!¡±


    ¡°I know, hehe!¡±


    What?


    Will the company suffer losses?


    What does it have to do with them?


    In the past ten years, Xia Yanshuang has controlled the Lin Group.


    The two brothers were almost marginalized.


    One has the title of vice president, and the other is just a non-executive director.


    They were completely sidelined.


    If there is a loss, it¡¯s not their money!


    Even.


    They are now hoping that there will be problems in their own company¡¯s laboratory!


    Only in this way can they have the opportunity to regain power and obtain more benefits.


    It has to be said that human hearts are so ugly.


    Even if they are a family, it is difficult to be of one mind.


    Zhang Chen has always been secretly controlling everything.


    He has also discovered it now. As the legitimate son and grandson of the Zhang family in Jiangdong.


    How much power does he have?


    It can almost be said that.


    Except for supernatural phenomena such as demons, there is nothing he can¡¯t handle.


    If you want money, you have money. If you want people, you have people.


    ¡°So, how stupid must you be to be killed by someone like Ye Fan?¡±


    Zhang Chen shook his head.


    Of course he wrote the story, so it seems that he has to take the blame?


    ¡°Fortunately, now while the original story timeline has not really started, it is completely possible to correct everything.¡±


    He ordered people to spread the news outside.


    Including the two idiots of the Lin family.


    It was also Zhang Chen who found someone to inform them.


    Otherwise, with the connections of the two idiots, they would have been kept in the dark.


    Not only that.


    He also asked someone to secretly reveal the news to several small shareholders of Lin¡¯s Pharmaceutical Company.


    Even if those small shareholders didn¡¯t have much effect, it was enough to put pressure on the Lin family.


    ¡°Xia Yanshuang, I¡¯m really looking forward to it. What will you do when you find out that Lin Xi is the culprit that caused the Lin family to face a desperate situation?¡±


    Zhang Chen is really looking forward to it.


    He knows Xia Yanshuang very well.


    She values ??love and friendship.


    Otherwise, she would not have played the role of Lin Xi¡¯s mother in her early 20s when she was still in her prime.


    That year, Lin Xi was just 9 years old.


    ¡°You raised Lin Xi as your own daughter, but now because of her, the Lin Group that you have protected for ten years is facing bankruptcy and liquidation, tsk tsk!¡±


    Zhang Chen is looking forward to it more and more.


    ¡°It¡¯s really exciting.¡±


    In the original story of the comic he created.


    The crisis of the Lin family was exposed later.


    They were also forced into a desperate situation.


    But in the end, it was inexplicably solved by Ye Fan, which also allowed Ye Fan to get in touch with the Lin family.


    He has a strong backer. What Zhang Chen needs to do now is to directly cut off the connection between the Lin family and Ye Fan.


    Not only that.


    He also wants the Lin family to hate Ye Fan, and even want to kill Ye Fan.


    ¡°Master, where is Miss Lin Xi?¡±


    Butler Uncle Liu hesitated to speak.


    He now doesn¡¯t understand his own master.


    But Uncle Liu found that compared with the past.


    The young master now makes him more gratified and convinced.


    The young master before was too extreme and too impulsive.


    And now.


    Uncle Liu is more respectful.


    ¡°Find someone to keep an eye on it, don¡¯t worry about it.¡±


    Zhang Chen said casually.


    It doesn¡¯t seem to care at all.


    Zhang Chen really doesn¡¯t like Lin Xi. Although she is beautiful, there are so many beautiful women.


    Is Lin Xi more beautiful than Xing Lingyun? More beautiful than Xia Yanshuang?


    So where is the core competitiveness?


    Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t think of it at all, so naturally he had no interest.


    He is not the original eldest son of the Zhang family, who chased Lin Xi and licked her for no reason.


    He would have to think twice before a woman like Lin Xi came to him.


    Let alone let him take the initiative.


    ¡°Compared to Lin Xi, Xia Yanshuang is my target.¡±


    Zhang Chen calculated that Xia Yanshuang would make compromises to protect Lin Xi from harm.


    Even for some excessive demands, Zhang Chen believed that she would know how to choose.


    Another 50,000 Yang Qi was spent to capture the Crystal Spring.


    Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh that it was happier to be a villain.


    It was too aggrieved to be the son of destiny.


    Not to mention being ridiculed and looked down upon wherever he went, even if he encountered many adventures.


    But he was forced to be a gentleman every day.


    No matter how much he wanted in his heart, he just couldn¡¯t do anything.


    It was nothing like him. Seeing that his strength, agility and physique had increased by 20 points each, Zhang Chen smiled very contentedly. ¡­ Jiangdong City, the old residential area where Ye Fan¡¯s family lived.


    Ye Fan had just hung up the phone at this time. He showed an excited expression on his face. Just now, Lin Xi gave him a reply.


    He had been arranged to intern in the laboratory of Lin¡¯s Pharmaceuticals for a week. ¡°It won¡¯t take a week at all!¡± Ye Fan was very confident. Not only was he conceited, but more importantly, his sister Ye Yiyi couldn¡¯t wait that long.


    ¡°Yiyi, I will definitely help you find a special medicine that can save you!¡±


    Tomorrow was originally the time for him to intern in the laboratory. But at Ye Fan¡¯s strong request, he changed it to tonight. This kind of request that does not conform to common sense and logic would make anyone suspicious.


    But Lin Xi didn¡¯t have any doubts at all and helped to arrange it. So, it is unreasonable for the son of luck to do anything. The people around him will also be reduced in intelligence.


    Of course.


    This is also proof that Lin Xi is so simple that she has no brains.


    Why is Zhang Chen not interested in his fianc¨¦e with fair skin, beautiful face and long legs?


    The reason is here.


    That night, Ye Fan arrived at the door of Lin¡¯s Pharmaceutical Laboratory.


    Don¡¯t ask him how he found it.


    After all, he is the son of destiny and destiny, and he is born with a global positioning radar.


    Even if it is a maze, you can find a way out.


    Of course, it is a forced explanation.


    It is probably that Lin Xi provided the route and location.


    In short.


    Ye Fan arrived at the laboratory.


    And because Lin Xi arranged it in advance, he really went in easily.


    Then he received an intern work card and an entry and exit card.


    Everything was so simple that Ye Fan was a little unbelievable.


    In fact, Zhang Chen found it incredible.


    After learning that Ye Fan finally entered the Lin¡¯s Pharmaceutical Laboratory according to his plan at the first time.


    He couldn¡¯t help but grin.


    ¡°It¡¯s simpler than I thought. Lin Xi deserves to be the heroine with this kind of brain.¡±


    Zhang Chen could probably guess some of the process. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However.


    Is it related to him?


    No.


    No one would have thought that he was the one pushing it step by step behind the scenes.


    At the same time.


    The news that Ye Fan had sneaked into the laboratory.


    The old man of the Lin family knew it!


    Xia Yanshuang also knew it.


    Even Lin Youwei, Lin Shoucheng and the small shareholders knew it.


    ¡°Asshole! Absolutely asshole!¡±


    Lin family villa.


    Old man Lin, who hadn¡¯t been furious for a long time, was furious at this moment.


    Because just a few minutes ago.


    Someone told him that the access card Lin Xi arranged for Ye Fan had very high authority!


    Yes!


    Although it was illogical, no matter how stupid Lin Xi was, how could he make such a mistake?


    But the result was that the access card in Ye Fan¡¯s hand allowed him to enter and exit the laboratory at will!


    Including the most core and most secret research room!


    Today¡¯s first update of 2,500 words is here*

 Chapter 25 - Want to ask me for help? Then you have to show your sincerity

    Chapter 25 :Want to ask me for help? Then you have to show your sincerity


    Is Lin Xi really brainless?


    Zhang Chen actually believes that his fianc¨¦e is a little naive.


    But she is not necessarily stupid.


    ¡°It seems that she is still affected by Ye Fan¡¯s luck?¡±


    Zhang Chen watched Ye Fan walk into the laboratory of the Lin family¡¯s research institute with his own eyes.


    Looking at the access card in Ye Fan¡¯s hand, he couldn¡¯t help but praise it.


    As the saying goes.


    A dark and windy night.


    It is a good time to do bad things.


    Zhang Chen upholds this fine tradition.


    After hearing the news from his bodyguards.


    After Ye Fan went out, he set off directly.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you let me kill him directly?¡±


    Zhang Chen praised it.


    Beside him, the person standing was Xing Lingyun.


    This was the most powerful Yama-level demon slayer in the Demon Slayer Division.


    Who would have thought. Now she is standing beside Zhang Chen so obediently and gently?


    Xing Lingyun looked at the back figure entering the institute, and her eyes were like the Nine Nether Hell, emitting a deep purple luster.


    She took a look, and then her eyes returned to normal.


    Looking at the man beside her.


    Zhang Chen shook his head, ¡°You may not be able to kill him now.¡±


    Hearing Zhang Chen¡¯s explanation, Xing Lingyun obviously didn¡¯t believe it.


    She had her pride, of course she didn¡¯t believe it in her heart, but she smiled charmingly on the surface.


    She didn¡¯t argue.


    It was just that the terrifying demonic aura on her body gradually emanated.


    ¡°I¡¯m curious, what¡¯s so special about him that makes you pay so much attention to him?¡± S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xing Lingyun was indeed curious.


    In her eyes.


    Zhang Chen was definitely not the kind of indecisive person who looked back and forth.


    It depends on the first meeting between the two.


    What was the result?


    ¡°Special? It¡¯s indeed a little special.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled and didn¡¯t explain too much.


    He couldn¡¯t say Ye Fan was a lucky boy, and he didn¡¯t have the certainty of winning.


    It still needs to be handled with caution, right?


    Xing Lingyun didn¡¯t comment, and chuckled: ¡°Then I¡¯m looking forward to seeing his special side.¡±


    The voice was charming and gentle, but the cold murderous intent could not be hidden.


    Obviously.


    As a demon now, Xing Lingyun was still affected by the demonic energy.


    The desire for killing and blood in her heart, no matter how well she suppressed it, could never completely disappear.


    Just then.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s cell phone rang.


    Seeing the incoming call.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s expression became more weird.


    ¡°Mr. Xia, you called me so late, it shouldn¡¯t be some bad news to inform me, right?¡±


    The call was from Xia Yanshuang.


    And this call was also expected by Zhang Chen.


    After all, Ye Fan had entered the laboratory of the Lin family¡¯s research institute openly.


    He didn¡¯t believe that the people on the Lin family¡¯s side had no news at all.


    Sure enough. The phone came.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, I have something I hope you can help me with!¡±


    The voice was indeed Xia Yanshuang, and she sounded anxious.


    How could Zhang Chen not know why Xia Yanshuang was like this?


    But he pretended not to know.


    ¡°Oh? You want my help?¡±


    ¡°Can you let Xiaoxi stay with you for a few days?¡±


    You can tell.


    Xia Yanshuang was definitely not joking when she said this.


    She made a choice and decision.


    If anyone else heard this request.


    How could they refuse?


    They would definitely agree!


    Lin Xi, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, has fair skin, beautiful looks and long legs!


    Zhang Chen believed that if Ye Fan encountered this kind of thing.


    This kid would struggle for less than a second at most, and then he would agree happily.


    But for him.


    Zhang Chen heard this request and then smiled.


    ¡°Did President Xia drink tonight?¡±


    ¡°No, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Why would President Xia say such a stupid thing?¡±


    Without waiting for Xia Yanshuang to explain, Zhang Chen flatly refused: ¡°Just pretend I didn¡¯t hear what you said just now. President Xia drank too much tonight.¡±


    Just kidding.


    Throwing Lin Xi to him seems like a good thing that comes to his door?


    Sorry.


    He is not very interested in Lin Xi.


    If Xia Yanshuang runs to his place to stay for two days.


    Zhang Chen would definitely welcome it.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, I know this is not in line with etiquette, but you and Xiao Xi are engaged¡­¡±


    ¡°President Xia is joking. It¡¯s 2021. The so-called engagement doesn¡¯t count.¡±


    After Zhang Chen finished speaking, his tone suddenly became cold, ¡°Also, President Xia, do you think I, Zhang Chen, am a fool?¡±


    ¡°Or are all the people in my Zhang family fools?¡±


    One sentence!


    The other end of the phone fell silent instantly.


    Zhang Chen continued, ¡°If there is nothing else, President Xia should go to bed early.¡±


    Still want to hide it from him?


    Sorry.


    He won¡¯t buy it.


    He is not the idiot young master of the Zhang family.


    How could Zhang Chen not know why Xia Yanshuang made this call?


    Sure enough.


    After hearing Zhang Chen¡¯s attitude turn cold and even hang up the phone.


    Xia Yanshuang finally got anxious!


    She hurriedly said, ¡°Do you already know?¡±


    ¡°President Xia, I am not a fool, and there are no fools in the Zhang family, so what do you think?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang was silent for two seconds.


    Then her tone became softer than before, and she even lost the style of a strong woman.


    She showed more of a humble request.


    ¡°It has not been confirmed yet.¡±


    ¡°Yes, it has not been confirmed, so I have time to listen to President Xia¡¯s call.¡±


    Zhang Chen said it very bluntly. Why did Xia Yanshuang call him in such a hurry?


    She even took the initiative to ask Lin Xi to stay at Zhang Chen¡¯s villa for two days?


    Didn¡¯t she know that sending such a beautiful woman to Zhang Chen would be like walking into a tiger¡¯s mouth?


    Everyone in Jiangdong knew it.


    It was no secret that the eldest son of the Zhang family was obsessed with the young lady of the Lin family.


    And the eldest son of the Zhang family was not a good person either.


    But Xia Yanshuang still made the call.


    The information behind it.


    Zhang Chen understood it instantly when he saw the caller ID.


    This was also the result he wanted to see.


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t waste words.


    He said directly on the phone: ¡°Of course, for your sake, President Xia, I can give you a promise.¡±


    ¡°No matter what, I will save Lin Xi¡¯s life.¡±


    After that, he hung up the phone.


    He said everything he should say.


    He also hinted what he should hint.


    As for what Xia Yanshuang would think and do.


    Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t control it either.


    It certainly made him excited to develop according to his ideas.


    Even if it didn¡¯t go according to his ideas.


    Will he lose anything?


    Jiangdong City.


    Lin¡¯s villa.


    At this time, in the living room on the first floor.


    Lin Xi¡¯s pretty face turned pale, and she sat there with a look of uneasiness and grievance.


    Her little hands pinched the corners of her clothes anxiously, and her eyes were filled with mist.


    She was so sad that I felt pity for her.


    From childhood to adulthood.


    Except for her father¡¯s accidental death ten years ago.


    She had never felt so deeply wronged and confused as she did now.


    ¡°What did the kid from the Zhang family say?¡±


    Old Master Lin asked hurriedly.


    And Xia Yanshuang put down her phone and glanced at Lin Xi, who was sitting there with a pout and aggrieved.


    Then she smiled bitterly and said, ¡°He said he would save Xiaoxi¡¯s life.¡±


    Hearing this.


    Old Master Lin closed his eyes.


    Today¡¯s second update*

 Chapter 26 - Lin Xi is going to be expelled from the family? She panicked!

    Chapter 26: Lin Xi is going to be expelled from the family? She panicked!


    ¡°Grandpa!¡±


    Lin Xi panicked.


    She had no idea what happened tonight.


    She was brought here.


    Then she saw Mr. Lin, who had always doted on her since she was a child.


    He was so serious for the first time, and his eyes were a little scary.


    Soon.


    She knew what happened.


    Mr. Lin told her word by word about the crises that the Lin family was facing.


    Of course, he was still reserved and didn¡¯t tell her everything.


    But just the things she heard tonight.


    It made Lin Xi realize why Mr. Lin had such a serious expression.


    But.


    She didn¡¯t believe it!


    Lin Xi didn¡¯t believe Ye Fan was that kind of person.


    However, Mr. Lin didn¡¯t explain anything, and even Xia Yanshuang just sat next to Lin Xi.


    He comforted her with heartache and helplessness.


    Then there was the phone call just now.


    Lin Xi couldn¡¯t believe it. Her mother would call Zhang Chen in person and ask her to stay with Zhang Chen for a few days.


    What she didn¡¯t expect was that Zhang Chen refused!


    Lin Xi couldn¡¯t help it.


    She felt wronged and angry, but she couldn¡¯t show it.


    She could only say with a wronged face: ¡°There is no evidence now, did you make a mistake?¡±


    Lin Xi was not speaking up for Ye Fan.


    She felt wronged for herself.


    It was just a small favor between friends.


    How come in the blink of an eye, she was facing the punishment of the family.


    She could even hear it from her grandfather¡¯s tone.


    It was not as simple as punishment.


    It was very likely!


    Even her life was in danger?


    For Lin Xi, a spoiled daughter.


    When had he ever seen such a scene?


    Old Master Lin snorted heavily!


    But Lin Xi was his doted granddaughter after all, and he could only shake his head after the cold snort.


    Xia Yanshuang hugged Lin Xi in her arms and said, ¡°Silly girl, do you think we are scaring you?¡±


    ¡°If that Ye Fan really approached you on purpose, whether you know it or not, your second uncle, third uncle and other shareholders of the company will know it, and the best result is to expel you from the Lin family.¡±


    Expelled from the family!


    It¡¯s 2021, who can believe that there is still such a thing?


    Although Lin Xi is simple, it doesn¡¯t mean she is stupid.


    At this time, she also realized that the problem is very serious.


    ¡°Mom, I, I really don¡¯t know¡­¡±


    The best result is to be expelled from the family, so what is the worst result?


    Xia Yanshuang nodded: ¡°I hope your grandfather and I are overthinking, otherwise¡­¡±


    ¡°Humph! Otherwise, only the kid from the Zhang family can save your life!¡±


    Old Master Lin snorted!


    Don¡¯t think that the Lin family is just a business family on the surface.


    But there are many forces and interests behind it.


    Especially the development of new drugs this time, it involves something deeper.


    If it goes wrong, someone must take the responsibility!


    Not only will Lin Xi¡¯s life be in danger, but the entire Lin family will have a hard time surviving the crisis. Lin Xi was dumbfounded. She had never thought that one day, she would need to ask Zhang Chen for help.


    When she thought about why she was facing this situation, she quickly thought of Ye Fan. She thought of Ye Fan¡¯s phone call last night. And the mysterious look when he looked for her at school today.


    Lin Xi was indeed not stupid, but she hadn¡¯t thought about it before. Now she recalled it. She panicked! She also began to doubt in her heart. Xia Yanshuang loved her daughter after all, even if Lin Xi was not her daughter. She was her niece. But she had appeared as Xia Yanbing for the past ten years, so naturally there was still some affection.


    At this moment, Xia Yanshuang said in a deep voice: ¡°Dad, let¡¯s not be pessimistic, maybe we are just overthinking.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right! Grandpa, it won¡¯t happen!¡±


    Lin Xi also seemed to see the dawn of hope.


    ¡°I hope so, otherwise let Xiaoxi go to the boy from the Zhang family to avoid the limelight! Hasn¡¯t he always liked Xiaoxi? And this time he revealed the news to us in advance, it should be for Xiaoxi¡¯s sake, right?¡±


    After all, Grandpa Lin loves his granddaughter.


    However, Xia Yanshuang couldn¡¯t tell him, judging from Zhang Chen¡¯s tone last night and just on the phone.


    People are not very interested in the jewel in the crown of their Lin family.


    But Lin Xi couldn¡¯t help but feel wronged: ¡°Grandpa, what do you mean by revealing the news?¡±


    ¡°Humph! If it weren¡¯t for the boy from the Zhang family revealing it in advance, we would still be kept in the dark!¡±


    Grandpa Lin snorted angrily, and Xia Yanshuang also explained what she talked about with Zhang Chen alone last night.


    Lin Xi didn¡¯t expect it at all.


    She subconsciously felt that something was wrong with this matter. But after thinking carefully, she couldn¡¯t find anything wrong.


    ¡°How could he know this?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang shook her head, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter how Zhang Chen knew it. What¡¯s important now is who is behind our Lin family.¡±


    ¡°Could it be Zhang Chen?¡±


    Lin Xi expressed her suspicion.


    But soon she felt that this suspicion was completely unfounded.


    Sure enough.


    Xia Yanshuang couldn¡¯t help rolling her eyes, ¡°Xiao Xi, Zhang Chen didn¡¯t reveal who was the mastermind behind the scenes.¡±


    Lin Xi was convinced, ¡°It seems to be the case. Ye Fan suddenly came to me last night.¡±


    ¡°So, if the whole thing was done by Zhang Chen or the Zhang family, it doesn¡¯t make sense.¡±


    ¡°The Zhang family has also invested tens of billions of funds. What¡¯s the benefit of doing this? They won¡¯t reveal the news to us.¡±


    Think about it carefully.


    Indeed.


    If Zhang Chen wants to use this matter to force her to surrender.


    Why bother to say it in advance?


    He can wait until the crisis of the Lin family really breaks out before coming forward.


    Lin Xi suddenly thought: ¡°Then I will call Ye Fan and tell him to leave the laboratory!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too late now.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang shook her head.


    Lin Xi actually knew it.


    At this point, what¡¯s the point of letting Ye Fan leave the laboratory?


    The news has already spread.


    Others would have suspected it long ago.


    Now letting Ye Fan leave would make them look guilty.


    The only hope is that Ye Fan has no ulterior motives.


    He just wants to enter the laboratory of the institute for internship.


    But Xia Yanshuang and Mr. Lin both feel uneasy.


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    Ye Fan has no idea.


    He has been secretly watched by various forces.


    He is still a little complacent, things are simpler than he thought.


    The so-called laboratory of the institute.


    It¡¯s not as difficult to move as in movies and TV dramas.


    Basically, wherever he goes, the access card in his hand can go unimpeded.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know where the new drug is.¡±


    Ye Fan walked around the institute.


    He didn¡¯t know.


    After knowing that Lin Xi gave Ye Fan the highest-authority access card, Xia Yanshuang immediately notified the people in the laboratory to seal off the deepest part of the institute.


    Even the access card in Ye Fan¡¯s hand couldn¡¯t open it.


    But it was obvious.


    Everyone underestimated the unreasonable side of the son of luck.


    Ye Fan!


    He actually stumbled upon it by accident.


    He found the place.


    And he slipped in smoothly.


    It¡¯s completely unreasonable, but it¡¯s very reasonable for the son of luck.


    The third update


    Continue single player*

 Chapter 27 - I am not only greedy, but also courageous

    Chapter 27: I am not only greedy, but also courageous


    Outside the Lin Pharmaceutical Research Institute.


    Zhang Chen was holding a telescope and watching from a kilometer away.


    Behind him stood a dozen fully armed action personnel.


    Each of them was extraordinary.


    These people were trained by the Zhang family at a great expense.


    Loyalty is not a problem.


    The key is that after Zhang Chen traveled through time and became the eldest son of the Zhang family.


    He also gave each of them a bonus of one million.


    Don¡¯t underestimate the bonus of one million.


    For ordinary people, it is definitely a huge sum of money.


    ¡°Master, everyone is here and can start at any time.¡±


    The person who spoke was named Zhang San.


    Of course, this name was not given to him by Zhang Chen.


    My name was Zhang San.


    He is also the head of the bodyguards around Zhang Chen.


    The strongest and most trusted by Zhang Chen.


    ¡°Did you forget what I told you?¡±


    Zhang Chen put down the telescope and asked lightly. Zhang San nodded immediately, ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry. If anything happens, the Lin family won¡¯t be able to catch anyone alive.¡±


    This was clearly telling Zhang Chen.


    If anyone is caught in the operation tonight, they will end their lives immediately.


    They will never be captured.


    Hearing Zhang San¡¯s answer, Zhang Chen nodded.


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s do it.¡±


    He added, ¡°After the operation is completed tonight, all those who participated in the operation will be rewarded with 5 million!¡±


    ¡°If anyone doesn¡¯t come back, I will give the 5 million plus an additional 5 million in compensation, a total of 10 million to his family.¡±


    There must be a brave man under a heavy reward.


    Zhang Chen knows human nature very well.


    Don¡¯t talk about loyalty, he only believes in interests.


    Only interests, with a combination of kindness and force.


    It is the most suitable way to control subordinates.


    Zhang San was shocked, and then nodded vigorously: ¡°Thank you, Master!¡±


    ¡°Go, be smart.¡±


    Zhang Chen waved his hand. His plan tonight was very simple.


    Taking advantage of Ye Fan entering the laboratory of the research institute, he sent his people to disguise as mercenaries.


    Directly enter the research institute.


    His goal was also very simple.


    Not to kill Ye Fan.


    After all, Ye Fan was still useful, and he was used to take the blame.


    ¡°The medicine in the Lin family¡¯s research institute is a good thing.¡±


    Zhang Chen praised it, and even the Lin family was actually kept in the dark about this secret.


    Yes!


    Although the Lin family was the initiator of the entire new drug development, even the Lin family didn¡¯t know.


    What they spent tens of billions and nearly hundreds of billions of funds to research was.


    But Zhang Chen knew.


    ¡°The group of people in the Demon Slayer Division is insidious enough, and the Lin family is easy to deceive.¡±


    What exactly is that new drug?


    What Ye Fan heard and saw in the hospital before.


    Even the medical record found on the computer.


    Do you think Zhang Chen deliberately forged it?


    Wrong!


    Very wrong!


    Three parts true, seven parts false.


    That medical record actually did exist!


    It¡¯s just that Zhang Chen had someone modify it.


    It became what he wanted Ye Fan to see.


    After Zhang Chen gave the order, Zhang San and other action personnel checked their equipment without saying a word.


    Don¡¯t underestimate the action tonight.


    Each of them is fully armed, with all kinds of advanced equipment and weapons.


    They are all the highest-tech instruments in this plane at this stage.


    Plus, this group of people are either military kings or secretly trained by the Zhang family since childhood.


    Zhang Chen is very relieved about their skills.


    ¡°As long as you don¡¯t meet an unreasonable son of luck like Ye Fan, the security in the institute is not a concern.¡±


    Zhang Chen is quite relieved.


    It¡¯s still more than half a month before the story begins.


    Even if you meet Ye Fan, it¡¯s not certain what will happen.


    This kid¡¯s luck has been damaged, and it¡¯s not the timeline for him to really appear.


    Naturally, he is not as invincible as in the main plot.


    Soon.


    Zhang San and a dozen operatives left quietly.


    Their goal was to enter the research institute tonight and take away the new drug and all the research data.


    This was Zhang Chen¡¯s request.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you let me do it?¡±


    After Zhang San and others left.


    Xing Lingyun appeared behind Zhang Chen.


    Two jade arms wrapped around Zhang Chen from behind.


    The relationship between the two now.


    They have long been very close.


    It is said that love grows over time, and this sentence is indeed true.


    Besides.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s huge yang energy is naturally very attractive to Xing Lingyun.


    ¡°Just let the people below do this kind of trivial matter.¡±


    Let Xing Lingyun take action?


    It is indeed easier.


    As a deadly demon.


    Let alone a small research laboratory.


    Even some fortresses and bases with more stringent defenses.


    As long as Xing Lingyun is willing, she can do it in just a few minutes. Just three in and three out.


    Of course.


    The premise is that there is no intervention from the Demon Slayer Division or other demons.


    Xing Lingyun was quite satisfied with this explanation, and yawned lazily and seductively.


    She was tightly behind Zhang Chen.


    She exhaled like orchids, and looked at the research laboratory one kilometer away with interest.


    She smiled and said, ¡°If I remember correctly, the family behind you is also a beneficiary of the benefits, right?¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhang Chen nodded, ¡°Indeed, it is, but that is the family, not me.¡±


    This sentence is very interesting.


    Xing Lingyun laughed softly, ¡°What a greedy man.¡±


    ¡°If I¡¯m not greedy, how can I meet you?¡±


    Zhang Chen asked back with a smile, which made Xing Lingyun tremble.


    Originally, this girl is easy to attract people to commit crimes.


    Even if Zhang Chen opened the Canyon of the Top many times in the past two days.


    Every time he won a big victory.


    But he has to admit.


    He is still addicted to the game of Canyon of the Top.


    ¡°Stop it, it¡¯s important to do business.¡±


    Zhang Chen suppressed his impulse.


    Although it seems exciting to use the sky as a blanket and the ground as a bed.


    But he still didn¡¯t think of playing the Canyon of Heroes outside.


    As for after returning home.


    Well, finish the work as soon as possible and go home to play Canyon of Heroes all night!


    Xing Lingyun laughed even more, of course she also knew that now was not the time.


    ¡°Thank you¡­¡±


    ¡°I will do what I promised.¡±


    Why did Zhang Chen send someone to fish in troubled waters and steal the new drug in the Lin Pharmaceutical Research Laboratory?


    The reason is very simple.


    That new drug!


    The real mastermind behind it is not the Lin family at all.


    It is the top executives of the Demon Slayer Division!


    The so-called new special medicine developed is not for curing so-called cancer and other related terminal diseases.


    It is the Demon Slayer Division to deal with the backlash of the demonic energy that they have been unable to control over the years!


    Xing Lingyun¡¯s expression became more and more gentle.


    Before coming. Zhang Chen had told her everything.


    Although she was a little skeptical, she felt a little touched in her heart.


    At least the man in front of her was indeed different from others.


    ¡°In fact, you don¡¯t have to take such risks.¡±


    Xing Lingyun looked at the research laboratory not far away. She knew very well what Zhang Chen was doing tonight.


    It would be fine if he was not discovered.


    Once his identity was exposed.


    What would he face?


    Not only would the Lin family turn against him, but even Zhang Chen¡¯s parents¡¯ family would face huge pressure.


    Even!


    It would anger the Demon Slayer Division!


    After all!


    This was something that the Demon Slayer Division secretly led to develop.


    What Zhang Chen did tonight was equivalent to touching the head of Tai Sui!


    He touched the cake of the Demon Slayer Division¡¯s top management!


    Four more, to be continued tomorrow*

 Chapter 28 - Im targeting your sister, but you dont know

    Chapter 28: I¡¯m targeting your sister, but you don¡¯t know


    ¡°For you, it¡¯s worth it.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled.


    Half true and half false.


    He did it for Xing Lingyun.


    Of course, it was mainly to make Xing Lingyun more inseparable from him.


    Feeling Xing Lingyun¡¯s tenderness and gratitude.


    Zhang Chen was very proud.


    ¡°Wait a minute, if everything goes well, we can get the things tonight.¡±


    Xing Lingyun nodded gently, ¡°Well, I believe you.¡±


    Then a terrifying expression flashed across her face, ¡°If your people fail, I will go in myself.¡±


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    That¡¯s how confident he is.


    Zhang Chen did not deny this.


    ¡°If I wasn¡¯t worried that something unexpected would happen when Ye Fan met you, do you think I would let Zhang San and his group do it?¡±


    Zhang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t tell these secrets.


    In addition, he did know that Xing Lingyun was extremely powerful.


    The demon slayers of the Demon Slayer Division.


    They are not ordinary people. Take Zhang San, the most skilled person beside him, for example.


    Even if he is fully armed, he may not be a match for any Impermanence-level Demon Slayer of the Demon Slayer Division.


    According to the classification of the identities of those field staff of the Demon Slayer Division.


    The lowest is the Impermanence level, and the lowest is level 1, and the highest is level 6.


    Going up, it is the Judge level.


    The lowest is the Level 7 Judge.


    The highest is the Level 9 Judge.


    Of course, the Judge-level Demon Slayers are rarely seen.


    Most of them are at the Demon Slayer Division headquarters.


    And Xing Lingyun before becoming a demon.


    But he is Yama Luo who is above the Level 9 Judge!


    According to Zhang Chen¡¯s setting.


    Inside the Demon Slayer Division, there are only ten Yama Luo-level strongmen!


    Being called the Ten Yama Luos is almost the ceiling of the Demon Slayer Division¡¯s combat power.


    So how strong is Xing Lingyun.


    You can imagine.


    The Yama-level strongman is targeting the nightmare-level demon!


    And any nightmare-level demon.


    Can turn a metropolis with tens of millions of people into a ghost cave overnight!


    Easily slaughter millions of fully armed elite troops.


    To be on the safe side.


    So Zhang Chen only let his subordinates Zhang San and others take action.


    ¡°Although I have captured Xing Lingyun, who knows if Ye Fan, the son of destiny, will encounter unnecessary troubles if he really meets him.¡±


    Nip all uncertainties in the bud.


    This is what Zhang Chen does.


    On the surface.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s expression is calm.


    He even said: ¡°After getting the things, I will negotiate with the Demon Slayer Division to transfer your sister to Jiangdong.¡±


    Zhang Chen is not making empty promises.


    He is not fooling around.


    Xing Lingyun¡¯s voice is softer: ¡°Well, thank you.¡±


    ¡°Do we need to thank each other?¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled.


    Of course he is sure.


    After all, according to the original plot, the person Xing Lingyun cares about the most.


    That is, her sister, will appear in Jiangdong after the main plot begins!


    But she appeared in Jiangdong not to reunite with Xing Lingyun and her sister.


    But¡­


    To kill Xing Lingyun!


    The plot of sisters loving and killing each other is very interesting.


    ¡°Can the things in it really suppress the backlash of the demonic energy?¡±


    Xing Lingyun was still a little skeptical.


    She knew the process of the backlash of the demonic energy too well.


    It is impossible to avoid and reverse it.


    Otherwise.


    With her identity as a powerful Yama-level person, even if she was framed.


    How could she easily fall into the devil?


    Zhang Chen smiled in his heart, of course.


    But it is not easy to say it so decisively on the surface.


    After all, the things are not in hand yet, how can he be sure?


    So he could only shrug his shoulders, ¡°It¡¯s better to have hope than nothing.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right, it¡¯s better to have hope than nothing.¡±


    Xing Lingyun smiled with relief, even if she was disappointed in the end, so what?


    She gently took Zhang Chen¡¯s arm.


    At this moment.


    She felt a long-lost peace and happiness.


    Zhang Chen smiled and said nothing.


    In fact, according to his thoughts, he hoped that Xing Lingyun¡¯s sister would be the same as her.


    In the end, the demonic energy backfired and fell into the devil.


    In this way, he could collect another extremely powerful female demon.


    With his innate pure yang body,


    Isn¡¯t it easy to subdue it?


    Demon Slaying Division?


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t have much good feelings for the Demon Slaying Division, nor did he have much bad feelings.


    The only thing he didn¡¯t agree with.


    It was probably the practice of those people in the upper echelons of the Demon Slaying Division to kill the donkey after it had done its work.


    He was very disgusted.


    ¡°Demon Slayers are also human beings. In the process of fighting demons and defending the Way, they are affected by the demonic energy and fall deeper and deeper.


    In the end, the demonic energy backfires and they fall into the devil and become demons.¡± This is how Xing Lingyun went from being the most powerful Yama-level strongman to a demon.


    Not only her. As long as they are demon slayers, they cannot avoid this tragic ending. The only difference is the time.


    ¡°The Demon Slayer Department wants to develop a special medicine to restrain the backlash of demonic energy, and they don¡¯t want to lose more powerful demon slayers. The starting point is still full of selfishness and self-interest of the superiors.¡±


    ¡°After all, it is not easy to cultivate a powerful demon slayer, especially one above the judge level.¡± Of course, all this has nothing to do with him, Zhang Chen. According to the original plan, Zhang San and others will complete the task within an hour.


    Regardless of success or failure, they will evacuate immediately once the time is up. At this moment, more than ten minutes have passed since Zhang San and others left. In the distance.


    The research laboratory was still very quiet.


    It seemed that Zhang San and others had sneaked in smoothly.


    ¡°It should be, almost done.¡±


    Zhang Chen looked at the time.


    Sure enough!


    Just then!


    The alarm suddenly sounded in the distant research laboratory!


    That undoubtedly meant that there was an invasion by foreign enemies, and the research laboratory took a response.


    ¡°It has begun.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled.


    He probably guessed that Ye Fan must have stolen the new drug.


    In fact, he was right.


    In the research laboratory.


    The alarm sounded extremely harsh at this time.


    Many researchers in the institute were evacuating quickly.


    ¡°Close all entrances and exits!¡±


    ¡°Quick! Find the people out!¡±


    ¡°No! The things have been taken away, quick! Notify them quickly, no one is allowed to leave!¡±


    The whole scene was quite chaotic.


    And in the middle of it.


    Ye Fan carefully avoided the crowd.


    He was holding something tightly in his hand.


    It¡¯s really true. There were so many people searching, but he was able to avoid all sights.


    Is it ridiculous?


    But Ye Fan really managed to turn danger into safety along the way.


    Shit luck, or the protagonist¡¯s luck is so unreasonable.


    However.


    Ye Fan wanted to curse.


    Because he found that all the ways to leave were blocked!


    Even the access card in his hand was useless at this moment.


    ¡°We have to find a way to leave here.¡±


    Ye Fan knew very well what consequences his actions tonight would bring.


    No matter how stupid he was, he knew that if he was caught, he would face jail.


    His sister Ye Yiyi could only wait for death.


    ¡°It would be great if the institute building exploded at this time.¡±


    I don¡¯t know why, such a thought flashed through Ye Fan¡¯s mind.


    Then!


    Boom!


    The strong explosion was accompanied by huge waves!


    The ceilings fell down one after another, and the whole institute was in a mess.


    Ye Fan was dumbfounded.


    ¡°Is God helping me?¡±


    In the dust, Ye Fan was unscathed.


    It was unreasonable again.


    Then in front of him, at the end of the corridor that was originally a dead end, a hole was blown open.


    Ye Fan could even see the night sky outside.

 Chapter 29 - Taking the Son of Luck as the Scapegoat

    Chapter 29 :Taking the Son of Luck as the Scapegoat


    ¡°Captain, why don¡¯t we just kill that guy?¡±


    Why did the Lin Pharmaceutical Research Institute suddenly explode?


    And the scale was not small.


    Almost the entire institute was in a mess, with heavy casualties.


    Of course, this was not a coincidence.


    The one who did it.


    It was Zhang San!


    He simply used high explosives and placed them in many places.


    Then he pressed the button at the critical moment.


    ¡°Do more, ask less why!¡±


    As the captain of tonight¡¯s action, Zhang San said coldly to several of his men.


    After all, they were just Zhang Chen¡¯s men and had no right to ask why.


    Yes!


    Zhang San secretly helped Ye Fan leave.


    It was Zhang Chen who secretly told him to do so.


    Even though Zhang San had doubts about this matter.


    But he knew better that Zhang Chen was the breadwinner of their group.


    In addition, Zhang Chen used both kindness and force, and the money was given very readily.


    Naturally, Zhang San and others were grateful and more loyal.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m just curious.¡±


    ¡°Yeah! I remember that guy was not a good guy. He actually had the guts to think about the young master¡¯s fiancee. He was so bold.¡±


    Several subordinates laughed.


    According to their ideas.


    Just shoot Ye Fan, wouldn¡¯t it be a one-time thing?


    But Zhang Chen didn¡¯t let them do it, so they naturally didn¡¯t dare.


    ¡°Okay, hurry up and finish the job!¡±


    Zhang San said in a deep voice, and the others also knew that it was important to do the right thing.


    Soon they took advantage of the chaos in the research institute because of the explosion.


    According to Zhang Chen, all the research data and several semi-finished new drugs were looted.


    Ye Fan thought that what he did was perfect and no one would find out.


    But he would never have thought of it.


    If Zhang San hadn¡¯t asked someone to hack into the monitoring system in advance.


    It would have been discovered long ago.


    As for now.


    Zhang San packed up all the things and took them away, and soon began to evacuate in an organized manner.


    The whole process was completely smooth.


    They were elites.


    They were either soldiers or mercenaries.


    The efficiency was very high.


    At this time.


    Ye Fan had already escaped, and no one knew what happened after he left.


    At the same time.


    Zhang Chen had learned that his men had succeeded.


    A smile appeared on his face.


    ¡°The plan went smoothly, and it was simpler than expected.¡±


    Tonight¡¯s plan actually had some uncertainties.


    For example, whether Ye Fan could succeed.


    Can Zhang San and his men complete it according to his requirements?


    Now the results are.


    It¡¯s close to perfect.


    ¡°Although there will be some doubts, it¡¯s not a big problem.¡±


    Someone needs to take the blame for tonight.


    And the best person to take the blame.


    Naturally, it¡¯s Ye Fan, the son of luck.


    It¡¯s an indisputable fact that he was allowed to enter the institute.


    Zhang Chen had a smile on his face. Zhang San and the others were quite capable and would clean up their traces.


    ¡°It seems that it won¡¯t be long before there is something interesting to watch.¡±


    He got the research materials and the few remaining small bottles of new medicine.


    He tricked Ye Fan once again.


    Zhang Chen was in a very happy mood.


    But what made him smile even more was yet to come.


    Just when Zhang San and the others got the things and began to evacuate in an organized and rapid manner.


    An accident happened again.


    Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.


    In the dark night.


    Several blurry black shadows approached the institute at a speed that was almost imperceptible to the naked eye.


    But after seeing the explosions coming out of the institute and the fire filling the scene.


    These black shadows were dumbfounded.


    However, several black shadows still entered the institute.


    Then the firelight barely showed the true faces of these black shadows.


    They were all ugly and disgusting monsters.


    It looks like neither a human nor a ghost.


    But this kind of monster that looks neither a human nor a ghost is extremely powerful!


    It¡¯s very fast!


    With a casual slap, the reinforced concrete wall was broken.


    The bulletproof glass door that was strong enough to withstand the close-range strafing of heavy machine guns was shattered by just a slap from the monster.


    ¡°What is that?¡±


    Zhang San and others had just evacuated.


    They were all shocked to see this scene!


    ¡°Is that still a human?¡±


    A group of people were a little relieved, if they hadn¡¯t evacuated early!


    Now they should have encountered these monsters head-on.


    To be honest.


    Even a soldier like Zhang San couldn¡¯t help sweating when he saw the scene in front of him.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go! It has nothing to do with us!¡±


    Zhang San said in a deep voice, and then a group of people left immediately.


    As for what the other people in the institute would end up like.


    It¡¯s not their turn to consider.


    And it has nothing to do with them.


    ¡­¡­


    Looking at the things in his hand, Zhang Chen was quite satisfied.


    All the research data and semi-finished new drugs.


    Now they are in his hands.


    Except for the semi-finished new drug that Ye Fan took away.


    It can be said that the loss of the Lin family tonight is not just a few hundred billion.


    It is the fate and future of the entire Lin family.


    ¡°Not bad luck.¡±


    Zhang Chen copied the things and put the others intact in one of the boxes.


    Xing Lingyun was not very interested in these things.


    She only looked at the new drugs twice more.


    She was a little skeptical. Could such a thing control the demonic energy?


    Zhang Chen naturally guessed her thoughts.


    So he smiled and said: ¡°These are just semi-finished products, but if the research is really successful, it can indeed suppress the demonic energy to a certain extent.¡±


    This is not his bragging, after all, according to the original plot of the comics.


    Finally, the new drug research was successful.


    Although the effect is not so exaggerated, it can indeed improve the body¡¯s resistance to demonic energy.


    In short.


    With this thing, the people in the Demon Slayer Division only need to take this medicine regularly.


    It can greatly delay and suppress the speed of being eroded by demonic energy.


    Although it cannot cure the root cause, it can cure the symptoms to a great extent.


    ¡°In addition, you can see that besides me, there are other people who are also interested in these things.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled strangely.


    The original plan for tonight had loopholes and doubts.


    It is true that Ye Fan took the blame, but if someone really wanted to investigate, it would always be traced back to him.


    Even if no evidence can be found.


    But it is also troublesome, isn¡¯t it?


    Who would have thought that Zhang Chen was lucky.


    In addition to him and Ye Fan, a third group of people came.


    ¡°They are not human.¡±


    Xing Lingyun knew that Zhang Chen was talking about the monsters that Zhang San and others saw when they evacuated.


    Zhang Chen smiled indifferently: ¡°Whether it is human or demon, my goal has been achieved anyway.¡±


    What is the origin of the monsters that appeared at the end?


    In fact, Zhang Chen knew it in his heart.


    It was not the first time that the Lin family¡¯s research laboratory was destroyed.


    It was obvious that the last few attacks were by the monsters that appeared tonight.


    Zhang Chen also knew what forces were behind those monsters.


    ¡°How strong were those tonight?¡±


    Zhang Chen asked.


    Xing Lingyun did not hide it, and smiled with a hint of disdain, ¡°Ordinary level, no threat.¡±


    Zhang Chen was not surprised by this result.


    After all, in the eyes of a deadly demon.


    Ordinary demons are indeed trash.


    Of course.


    It is still easy to massacre ordinary people.


    For example, the previous destroyed research institutes.


    ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, this Lin family research institute will be a river of blood again.¡±


    Zhang Chen shrugged. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He did not plan to save people, it had nothing to do with him.


    On the contrary, because of the intervention of a third party tonight, he had new ideas and plans.

 Chapter 30 - How does it feel to kill your own sister? Did Ye Fan experience it?

    Chapter 30 :How does it feel to kill your own sister? Did Ye Fan experience it?


    On the way.


    Zhang Chen saw his phone making a sound.


    No need to guess.


    You know who called.


    Xia Yanshuang!


    Unfortunately, Zhang Chen did not answer the call.


    ¡°You are anxious now? Unfortunately, this degree is not enough.¡±


    Zhang Chen did it on purpose.


    He knew why Xia Yanshuang called him at this time.


    She just wanted to ask him for help!


    Turn the phone to silent.


    Zhang Chen said lightly: ¡°Let Zhang San send the things over.¡±


    What?


    Of course, it was the information obtained from the Lin family research institute.


    Zhang Chen had already copied a copy, and he had other uses for the original information.


    ¡°Many people should have insomnia tonight?¡±


    After all, such a big thing happened.


    He believed that whether it was the Lin family, or Ye Fan.


    Even the third party that appeared at the end.


    No one was in a good mood to sleep.


    Jiangdong Hospital.


    It was late at night.


    The hospital was already silent.


    However, at this moment.


    A figure appeared in the hospital¡¯s inpatient building.


    He was Ye Fan, who had escaped from the Lin Family Research Institute.


    ¡°With this, Yiyi¡¯s condition will improve!¡±


    Ye Fan held the syringe tightly in his hand.


    This was the life-saving medicine he had finally obtained.


    Although it was past the visiting hours, Ye Fan did not hesitate at all.


    He slipped in directly.


    After avoiding the nurse on night duty.


    Ye Fan finally walked into the ward.


    On the bed.


    Ye Yiyi looked like she was fast asleep.


    Except for her pale face, ordinary people could not see anything special with their naked eyes.


    However, Ye Fan could clearly sense it.


    Around Ye Yiyi¡¯s body, there seemed to be a faint black air surrounding her.


    ¡°Yiyi, you will wake up soon!¡±


    Ye Fan did not hesitate and directly pierced his sister¡¯s arm with the syringe in his hand.


    Watching the light green medicine inside being injected into Ye Yiyi¡¯s body.


    He watched the changes in his sister nervously and expectantly.


    ¡°It must work! It must!¡±


    Ye Fan now felt that his heart was about to stop beating.


    The two brothers and sisters have depended on each other for so many years, and Ye Yiyi is now his only relative.


    I don¡¯t know if Ye Fan¡¯s prayers have worked.


    Not long after the new special medicine was injected into Ye Yiyi¡¯s arm.


    On the hospital bed.


    Ye Yiyi¡¯s complexion obviously began to improve.


    The originally pale face also had a little blood color.


    Even Ye Fan saw that his sister had been sleeping for a day and a night without any movement.


    Now her breathing is heavier than before, and beads of sweat are appearing on her forehead.


    ¡°It works?!¡±


    Ye Fan was extremely surprised!


    But soon he found something wrong. Because on the bed, Ye Yiyi looked more and more painful!


    She even moaned, as if she was enduring something.


    There were more and more beads of sweat on her forehead.


    The originally pale face was now flushed like a fire.


    ¡°Yiyi! What¡¯s wrong with you? Yiyi, don¡¯t scare me!¡±


    No matter how stupid Ye Fan was, he realized that something was wrong!


    He suddenly regretted it.


    Why was he so arbitrary and impulsive to give his sister a new special medicine that had no clinical trials?


    ¡°No, I won¡¯t!¡±


    Ye Fan panicked and wanted to go forward, but suddenly he saw Ye Yiyi, who was originally unconscious on the bed, suddenly opened her eyes!


    Then the black gas that could not be detected by the naked eye burst out directly from Ye Yiyi¡¯s body!


    Like a volcanic eruption, it completely emerged.


    Just like a horror movie, countless black mists came out of Ye Yiyi¡¯s body crazily.


    The temperature of the entire ward also dropped rapidly in an instant.


    ¡°It¡¯s so cold!¡± Ye Fan shuddered, and at the same time he found that the closer he got to the bed, the colder it got! It was like falling into an ice cave. ¡°Brother! I feel so bad! I feel so bad!¡±


    Ye Yiyi wailed in pain. Ye Fan was completely dumbfounded. The instrument next to the bed also made a rapid sound. It was obvious that Ye Yiyi¡¯s vital signs were fluctuating violently, and this phenomenon was very dangerous.


    Before Ye Fan could react, he saw several doctors and nurses on duty rushing in. They even drove Ye Fan out of the ward.


    ¡°Why, how could it be? Why did it become like this?¡±


    Ye Fan was outside the ward, and through the glass door, he saw the doctors and nurses inside rescuing his sister. He was completely lost. He didn¡¯t know what he had done wrong. ¡°Did I do something wrong?¡±


    Ye Fan fell into self-doubt and deep self-blame. He didn¡¯t notice a nurse not far away at all. He took out his cell phone and quickly sent a message.


    Jiangdong.


    Lin family villa.


    Inside the villa at this time.


    The atmosphere was extremely tense.


    Just a few minutes ago.


    Someone had passed on the news of the accident at the institute.


    ¡°It¡¯s over! It¡¯s all over!¡±


    Old Master Lin slumped on the sofa, trembling.


    On the other side.


    No matter how innocent Lin Xi was, she realized that something had happened, and she looked a little nervous.


    Finally, Xia Yanshuang was the first to speak.


    ¡°Xiaoxi, go stay at Zhang Chen¡¯s place for a few days!¡±


    ¡°Mom!¡±


    ¡°This is your only chance!¡±


    This was the first time in ten years that Xia Yanshuang was so strict with Lin Xi.


    Lin Xi had never thought that her mother, who had always doted on her, would be so mean to her.


    She felt wronged and wanted to cry, and tears rolled in her eyes. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although she was teased by Zhang Chen as a silly and innocent girl with no brains,


    But Lin Xi was not as bad as Zhang Chen said. She bit her lip and lowered her head.


    Because she knew that now was not the time for her to be willful.


    Xia Yanshuang had no time to explain to Lin Xi.


    She picked up the phone and dialed the number.


    What a pity!


    The other party didn¡¯t answer at all!


    ¡°Grandpa, is there really no room for maneuver?¡±


    Lin Xi still didn¡¯t give up.


    She was born with a golden key and lived in luxury since she was a child.


    A spoiled young lady.


    Lin Xi really didn¡¯t expect that one day she would end up living under someone else¡¯s roof.


    She needed to rely on others to survive.


    ¡°Listen to your mother and stay at the Zhang family¡¯s kid¡¯s house for a few days. Maybe you can still survive.¡±


    Grandpa Lin always loved this granddaughter.


    But now she closed her eyes and looked tired.


    Xia Yanshuang was ready to leave, and Lin Xi couldn¡¯t help asking the question in her heart. ¡°Can I die knowingly?¡±


    Lin Xi was a little excited: ¡°Even if something happens in the institute, even if it is really Ye Fan who did it, at most my second uncle and third uncle will take away my shares!¡±


    She knew that she had gotten into trouble this time.


    It would be better if it didn¡¯t happen sooner or later.


    It happened on the night she arranged for Ye Fan to enter the institute.


    But she still didn¡¯t understand.


    Even if the family lost hundreds of billions, it didn¡¯t have to pay with his life, right?


    Old Master Lin closed his eyes and didn¡¯t say anything.


    Many things are not as simple as they seem.


    Xia Yanshuang stepped forward and hugged Lin Xi in her arms, comforting her softly.


    ¡°Xiao Xi, be obedient, we are doing this for your own good! Go to Zhang Chen¡¯s place for a few days and come back after the matter is resolved.¡±


    At this moment.


    Lin Xi knew that there was no other way to choose.


    For the first time, this rich lady felt despair.


    It was as if the sky had fallen. ¡­¡­

 Chapter 31 - Since they have come to my door in person, do I need to be polite?

    Chapter 31: Since they have come to my door in person, do I need to be polite?


    Why did Mr. Lin and Xia Yanshuang send Lin Xi away?


    Because they knew very well.


    This is not just a simple loss of nearly 100 billion investment.


    If it is just a debt.


    The Lin family is indeed seriously injured and their vitality is greatly damaged.


    But there are still ways to resist.


    However¡­


    The truth behind it.


    It is not that simple.


    Their Lin family is just a pawn pushed out by some people above.


    If things are done well, the Lin family will become a top wealthy family.


    But if it fails?


    The Lin family will definitely pay a heavy price!


    For example.


    Lin Xi¡¯s life!


    Even Lin Xi¡¯s life alone is far from enough.


    Soon.


    Xia Yanshuang pulled Lin Xi away from the Lin family villa.


    She wanted to take advantage of the news before it spread completely and reached those people¡¯s ears. Find a way to save Lin Xi¡¯s life!


    ¡°Xiao Xi, I know you have always disliked Zhang Chen, but you can¡¯t be willful this time! You must be obedient!¡±


    Xia Yanshuang¡¯s expression was serious, and her tone was unprecedentedly serious.


    ¡°Remember, go to Zhang Chen, no matter what he asks! Stay by his side!¡±


    ¡°Only in this way can you save your life!¡±


    ¡°Did you remember?!¡±


    Lin Xi¡¯s tears were rolling, she really felt wronged.


    Very wronged.


    But in the end she nodded reluctantly, ¡°Know, know¡­¡±


    She was now at a loss.


    Wanted to refuse, but had no courage at all.


    Because she saw that what happened tonight was beyond her imagination.


    Even!


    It would really make her lose her life.


    Xia Yanshuang drove herself and took Lin Xi straight to Zhang Chen¡¯s residence.


    More than an hour later.


    Xia Yanshuang finally drove to Zhang Chen¡¯s residence.


    As the legitimate son of the Jiangdong Zhang family.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s residence was no secret.


    Unlike the Lin family, the Zhang family has long been among the top wealthy families.


    This is also what the Lin family envied the most.


    That level is no longer about how much wealth there is.


    It is about mastering power! Connections!


    The family will not fall into poverty easily, and can let their descendants enjoy wealth and glory.


    ¡°Butler Liu, is your young master in there?¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Arrived at the door of the villa.


    Xia Yanshuang¡¯s Panamera was stopped.


    The person standing in front of her was the butler Uncle Liu.


    ¡°The young master has gone to bed. If Mr. Xia has anything to do, wait until tomorrow.¡±


    Uncle Liu smiled and looked polite.


    In fact, he seemed a little cold.


    He could see it now.


    It seems that his young master is different from before.


    He began to be indifferent to the Lin family, and was not as enthusiastic as before.


    ¡°Asleep? Liar! The light is still on!¡±


    Lin Xi was full of grievances and had no place to vent.


    At this time, she was forced to ask Zhang Chen for help, but she didn¡¯t expect to be turned away?


    Thinking of how Zhang Chen used to obey her and pester her.


    Now he is so cold.


    Such a gap.


    Lin Xi felt bad.


    Butler Liu¡¯s expression turned cold, ¡°Miss Lin, President Xia, please go back.¡±


    ¡°Zhang Chen doesn¡¯t want to see me?¡±


    Lin Xi really didn¡¯t expect it.


    Butler Liu replied indifferently, ¡°The young master has gone to bed, and I hope Miss Lin and President Xia won¡¯t embarrass me.¡±


    To be honest.


    Just a few minutes ago.


    Zhang Chen personally ordered that he didn¡¯t want to see anyone.


    A few minutes later.


    Watching Xia Yanshuang and Lin Xi¡¯s mother and daughter appear at the door of the villa.


    Butler Liu¡¯s expression was still very strange, ¡°Did the young master know that someone from the Lin family was coming to see him?¡±


    At the door of the villa.


    Lin Xi was so angry that she wanted to turn around and leave.


    But Xia Yanshuang used her eyes to signal her to control her temper.


    Then she asked, ¡°Please go in and ask, Mr. Liu, and tell him that I have something urgent to discuss with your young master.¡±


    As Xia Yanshuang¡¯s identity.


    When did she become so humble.


    But she had no choice now.


    Wait until tomorrow?


    If she really waited until tomorrow.


    Lin Xi¡¯s life might be gone!


    So she couldn¡¯t wait!


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Butler Liu was a little embarrassed, but finally nodded reluctantly, ¡°I¡¯ll go in and ask, Mr. Xia, Ms. Lin, please wait.¡±


    In fact, Zhang Chen didn¡¯t sleep at all.


    After all, the night is long, and opening the canyon peak is the kingly way.


    Of course, he didn¡¯t see Xia Yanshuang and Lin Xi at the first time.


    In the final analysis.


    It was just to let them feel that feeling on purpose.


    Soon.


    Xia Yanshuang and Lin Xi finally entered Zhang Chen¡¯s villa.


    In the villa.


    Zhang Chen had no expression on his face, and no one could tell what he was thinking at the moment.


    ¡°Boss Xia, you¡¯re making it difficult for me.¡±


    Get straight to the point.


    Before Xia Yanshuang could speak, Zhang Chen made his attitude clear.


    The meaning was clear.


    ¡°It seems that there is no benefit for me to wade into this muddy water.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang called several times on the way here but couldn¡¯t get through.


    She had already expected that things would not go smoothly.


    Now she heard it.


    It was indeed the case.


    Zhang Chen had promised her on the phone before that he would save Lin Xi¡¯s life.


    Who would have thought that it would be less than a few hours now.


    Did he regret it?


    Although Xia Yanshuang was anxious, she still tried to remain calm on the surface. She didn¡¯t dare to act like an elder in front of Zhang Chen, ¡°You and Xiaoxi grew up together¡­¡±


    ¡°Stop, if President Xia wants to play the emotional card, forget it.¡±


    Zhang Chen interrupted directly, ¡°I was naive before, but it¡¯s obvious that someone doesn¡¯t appreciate it.¡±


    ¡°Although I promised President Xia some promises before, that was based on the premise that I didn¡¯t know the truth of some things.¡±


    A trace of surprise flashed in Xia Yanshuang¡¯s eyes.


    It was obvious that she heard Zhang Chen¡¯s implication.


    She also suddenly understood why Zhang Chen would go back on his word.


    A promise made, but he regretted it in just a few hours.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°President Xia, we are all smart people, why bother to hide and beat around the bush?¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect things to be so complicated before.¡±


    ¡°But now I know that your Lin family is just a pawn pushed out from there.¡±


    As he said, Zhang Chen pointed to it.


    And Xia Yanshuang finally understood that the man in front of her.


    Already knew those secrets.


    Zhang Chen smiled and said, ¡°I have received the news that something happened over there, and President Xia came to me in such a hurry, which is equivalent to confirming the news I heard before.


    ¡± Xia Yanshuang was a little anxious, ¡°Can¡¯t you see Xiaoxi and you¡­¡± ¡°President Xia, Lin Xi has no attraction in my eyes.¡± Zhang Chen interrupted and sneered,


    ¡°For an unimportant woman, you have to take the risk to offend them.¡± ¡°Why does President Xia think I should agree to this deal?¡± Deal?


    Yes! It¡¯s a deal! Xia Yanshuang hopes that Zhang Chen will come forward to save Lin Xi¡¯s life! But the price of doing so is that Zhang Chen offends those behind the Lin family.


    And the real identity of those people!


    They are the top leaders of the Demon Slayer Division! A group of outlaws who are truly above the law!


    They have unparalleled influence and power. This is also one of the reasons why Mr. Lin and Xia Yanshuang were so pessimistic after learning about the accident.


    Lin Xi must be dragged out to take the blame, and the best outcome is death! In fact, the end may be even more miserable than death.


    It¡¯s better to die than to live! Lin Xi bit her cherry lips tightly. She had never felt so humble. So cheap! As if she was a commodity, and it was the scrap metal that Zhang Chen despised. Her self-esteem was shattered silently. Xia Yanshuang¡¯s heart sank to the bottom of the valley.


    Because she knew that Zhang Chen¡¯s behavior was the normal choice. The top executives of the Demon Slayer Division, even if the Zhang family is a top wealthy family, don¡¯t want to offend them easily, right?


    Is there really no way out? But at this moment. Zhang Chen suddenly spoke. ¡°Of course, there is room for maneuver.¡±

 Chapter 32 - If you want me to help you, it depends on how sincere you, Xia Yanshuang, can be.

    Chapter 32: If you want me to help you, it depends on how sincere you, Xia Yanshuang, can be.


    People often grasp the only life-saving straw at the most desperate moment.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s approach is to make Lin Xi feel desperate.


    Let this rich girl who has been spoiled since childhood understand that without the support of her family, she is nothing.


    Proud?


    Willful?


    Aloof?


    Zhang Chen sneered in his heart.


    He just couldn¡¯t stand Lin Xi¡¯s face.


    If you don¡¯t like the marriage, you can confront the family yourself.


    Whether you cry, make a fuss, hang yourself, or threaten to die, that¡¯s your business.


    You have to show how wronged you are, and then be aloof and pretentious.


    In short, Zhang Chen really doesn¡¯t like Lin Xi.


    Not to mention taking her to play Canyon Peak together.


    But Zhang Chen¡¯s lack of interest in Lin Xi doesn¡¯t mean he has no interest in Xia Yanshuang.


    Just a few words.


    Lin Xi almost collapsed in despair.


    Even though Xia Yanshuang has been immersed in the business world for ten years, she can be considered a strong woman.


    However, she was unintentional.


    Plus, she was confused by her concern.


    Finally, she fell into Zhang Chen¡¯s calculations.


    At the most critical and desperate moment.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s light words.


    It was like a life-saving straw in despair.


    A ray of dawn in the endless darkness.


    Lin Xi¡¯s face showed excitement, and she didn¡¯t even notice it.


    After hearing that sentence.


    She actually ignited a trace of gratitude in her heart!


    Xia Yanshuang is more stable than Lin Xi.


    ¡°What are the conditions? As long as our Lin family can do it, we will do it to the greatest extent!¡±


    Yes!


    Conditions!


    Or the price!


    Xia Yanshuang is not Lin Xi, not as naive as her.


    Zhang Chen has already exposed the risks of intervening in this matter.


    This means that there is not enough benefit.


    Unless it is a saintly bitch, who would wade into this muddy water?


    ¡°Mom? What are you talking about?¡±


    Lin Xi was about to ask, but was stopped by Xia Yanshuang¡¯s eyes.


    And Xia Yanshuang looked at the man in front of her who was smiling and even a little presumptuous.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s eyes were indeed presumptuous.


    After all, he was not the one asking for help, so he could have no worries.


    Xia Yanshuang also noticed it.


    Before, she comforted herself that she was too suspicious.


    But tonight!


    From the moment she entered the door.


    Zhang Chen looked at her with a different look than before!


    Full of aggression!


    He didn¡¯t even look at Lin Xi, his eyes were always on her.


    Zhang Chen knew that his performance was very obvious.


    But he didn¡¯t care. So he didn¡¯t beat around the bush, but smiled and said: ¡°Boss Xia is really a smart man. From the perspective of business and interests, if Boss Xia were me, what price do you think I would have to pay to agree to this?¡±


    This threw the problem to Xia Yanshuang.


    Zhang Chen was very bad and mean.


    He was sure that Xia Yanshuang would not sit idly by and watch Lin Xi die.


    In order to save her sister¡¯s only daughter, she would definitely pay any price.


    ¡°Zhang Chen, you¡­¡±


    Lin Xi was stunned.


    It was as if she had met Zhang Chen for the first time, and her eyes were full of wonder and disbelief.


    The fianc¨¦ in her memory and the smiling man in front of her.


    They were drifting away, as if they were two different people.


    Zhang Chen interrupted directly: ¡°Ms. Lin, I¡¯m not very interested in you anymore.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°To be honest, if it wasn¡¯t for Boss Xia¡¯s face tonight, I wouldn¡¯t even see you once.¡±


    Without waiting for Lin Xi to refute. Zhang Chen sneered: ¡°Whether you believe it or not has nothing to do with me.¡±


    ¡°The trouble you caused is more serious than you thought.¡±


    ¡°The attitude of your Lin family should make you understand this.¡±


    ¡°Of course, you can pretend to be confused, that¡¯s your problem.¡±


    ¡°There are not many people in Jiangdong City who can save your life now. I, Zhang, am one of them.¡±


    ¡°But why should I save you?¡±


    As Zhang Chen analyzed the pros and cons with a sneer on his face.


    Lin Xi¡¯s pretty face became paler and paler.


    Angry!


    Grievance!


    Resentment!


    But she couldn¡¯t find a word to refute.


    The capital and pride she once took pride in no longer exist.


    Zhang Chen said lightly: ¡°To put it bluntly, you, Lin Xi, have no Lin family, what qualifications do you have to appear in front of me?¡±


    This sentence!


    Completely shattered Lin Xi¡¯s last self-esteem.


    Xia Yanshuang opened her mouth, but did not speak. Because she knew that Zhang Chen was right, and she couldn¡¯t offend Zhang Chen now.


    ¡°Of course, you still have your beauty. After all, a beautiful woman is her capital, right?¡±


    Zhang Chen teased frivolously.


    If it was before.


    Lin Xi would immediately snort and turn away.


    She wouldn¡¯t talk nonsense with Zhang Chen at all.


    But now.


    She could only sit there with her head down.


    Angry?


    But compared to staying alive, Lin Xi finally chose the latter.


    This also made her completely fall from the proud daughter of a rich family.


    Tears rolled in her eyes.


    Lin Xi¡¯s last stubbornness made her not want to cry in front of Zhang Chen.


    It¡¯s a pity.


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t buy it.


    He was not Ye Fan, and he would never be gentle with women.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s eyes fell on Xia Yanshuang again.


    He was still more interested in this woman.


    ¡°What do you think, Mr. Xia?¡±


    Zhang Chen is not in a hurry.


    Anyway, he is not the one who is in a hurry.


    He is not the one who is asking for help.


    So why should he be in a hurry?


    If this is a negotiation, then he has all the initiative from the beginning.


    Everything is under his control.


    Yes!


    Zhang Chen is not in a hurry.


    But Xia Yanshuang is in a hurry!


    From the incident at the research institute to Mr. Lin¡¯s decision to give up Lin Xi.


    Then she drove Lin Xi to Zhang Chen.


    More than two hours have passed.


    It is still late at night.


    But Xia Yanshuang knows that there is no need to wait until dawn.


    The news will spread to the imperial capital and to the top leaders of the Demon Slayer Division.


    By then.


    Lin Xi will have no way to survive.


    No!


    At that time, it would be a luxury for Lin Xi to want to die.


    Xia Yanshuang is in a state of confusion at this moment. She vaguely guessed Zhang Chen¡¯s purpose and ambition.


    But she is not sure. Besides!


    She couldn¡¯t agree.


    Zhang Chen was waiting, then raised his hand to check the time.


    ¡°Boss Xia, it¡¯s getting late, sorry I can¡¯t see you off.¡±


    He didn¡¯t have time to fight a protracted war with Xia Yanshuang, since she didn¡¯t want to.


    Then they could just break up.


    He didn¡¯t lose anything anyway.


    After tonight.


    Ye Fan would definitely be found out, and then hated by the Lin family!


    Not just the Lin family.


    The Demon Slayer Division would definitely conduct a deep investigation, and Ye Fan wouldn¡¯t be able to escape either.


    And he, Zhang Chen, had already got all the research data and semi-finished products of the new drug.


    How to use it later.


    Whether to start cooperation with the Demon Slayer Division, or to study it secretly alone.


    That would depend on the subsequent development and his own ideas.


    In short.


    Everyone loses tonight.


    He¡¯s the only big winner!


    ¡°Wait!¡±


    Xia Yanshuang spoke, as if she had made up her mind. She looked at her side, Lin Xi had already lost her mind.


    Finally, her voice softened.


    ¡°Let Xiaoxi go to rest first¡­¡±


    Xia Yanshuang bit her lips halfway through her speech, and then lowered her voice a little.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk alone!¡±

 Chapter 33 - Benefits must be negotiated, even if it takes a whole night

    Chapter 33 :Benefits must be negotiated, even if it takes a whole night


    Zhang Chen smiled.


    It was a smug smile.


    Because Xia Yanshuang¡¯s tone had proved that she accepted her fate.


    Compromise!


    The first step is the hardest.


    Once you take the first step, the rest will be easy.


    ¡°Uncle Liu.¡±


    Zhang Chen called out indifferently.


    Soon, housekeeper Liu came in, ¡°Master?¡±


    ¡°Take Miss Lin to the guest room to rest.¡±


    From beginning to end, Zhang Chen didn¡¯t care about Lin Xi¡¯s expression or eyes.


    It was even like sending away a beggar.


    So casual.


    ¡°Miss Lin, please.¡±


    Housekeeper Liu said with a smile, and Lin Xi¡¯s own intuition told her that the atmosphere was wrong.


    It seemed that something big was going to happen.


    But her mind was in a mess now.


    She followed housekeeper Liu away in a daze.


    ¡°Come to my study to talk.¡±


    Zhang Chen stood up and left a word directly.


    Xia Yanshuang didn¡¯t refuse either.


    From the moment she compromised, there was no way back.


    No one knows what happened next.


    What conditions did Zhang Chen and Xia Yanshuang negotiate?


    In short, Zhang Chen agreed to let Lin Xi live in his house.


    Anyway, the villa is big enough and has enough rooms.


    This negotiation lasted all night.


    And early the next morning.


    Before dawn, Xia Yanshuang left in a hurry.


    But when she left, I don¡¯t know if it was to save Lin Xi.


    She spent too much time negotiating with Zhang Chen in the study.


    My legs and feet were numb, and my walking posture was a little subtle.


    Zhang Chen watched Xia Yanshuang drive away through the window.


    The corners of his mouth were raised, and he smiled very proudly.


    Negotiation is a physical job.


    Luckily, Zhang Chen is in a strong physical condition now, which is nearly thirty times


    stronger than a normal adult, judging from the system panel data.


    So he is at ease in all aspects.


    Not like Xia Yanshuang, who was vulnerable.


    ¡°In this case, Ye Fan and the Lin family have no chance anymore.¡±


    Zhang Chen said to himself.


    Don¡¯t say he is mean, he is a villain anyway.


    And in his opinion, Ye Fan is not a good guy either.


    Without the protagonist¡¯s halo, this kind of person is even more shameless and cruel than the villain.


    ¡°The people have already left, and you are still reluctant to leave?¡±


    Suddenly.


    A pair of flawless white jade arms appeared from behind Zhang Chen and hugged him.


    A sexy beauty¡¯s charming and enchanting voice was accompanied by her in her ears.


    Pull Zhang Chen¡¯s attention back from the car that was going away.


    Only Xing Lingyun could easily get close to Zhang Chen.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s five senses are now rapidly improving with his physique.


    It has already made a qualitative leap.


    That is, he was not exposed.


    Otherwise, if they start fighting, none of the bodyguards around him can be his opponent. Even if more than a dozen of them come together, it will be enough. ¡°Jealous?¡±


    Zhang Chen did not explain at all, let alone hide it. With Xing Lingyun¡¯s ability, she could not hide anything that happened in this villa. Besides, he was not prepared to hide it. Xing Lingyun laughed softly, and then rolled her eyes at someone coquettishly.


    ¡°Sister, I won¡¯t be jealous of such a small matter.¡± ¡°Then I am really a little disappointed.¡± Zhang Chen laughed, turned around and pulled Xing Lingyun back to the house. Why are you asking? It¡¯s not even dawn yet. Hurry up! Open the top of the canyon and have fun!


    ¡°Don¡¯t¡­¡± Zhang Chen felt the kind of reluctance to welcome, and couldn¡¯t help but sneer in his heart. Ha! Woman! Female demons are also women, nothing wrong with them. ¡­¡­


    Zhang Chen found himself somewhat addicted to Canyon Peak.


    Of course, he did not admit that this was because of his poor self-control.


    This was an effort to improve and become stronger!


    In order to make early plans for the future.


    Play a game of Canyon Peak, and all attributes will be +10!


    If it were you, would you be tempted?


    It is better to take action than to be tempted. Zhang Chen is a man of action.


    Unfortunately, only he can improve himself in this way.


    After all, other people do not have such a powerful trump card as the innate pure yang body.


    When he woke up.


    It was already noon.


    The experience of last night was still vivid at this moment.


    Including the private negotiation with Xia Yanshuang, the strong woman.


    The result also made him quite satisfied.


    At the same time.


    Zhang Chen saw that there was an extra 1 billion in his personal account.


    He was not short of money, but the Lin family would not fail to pay this money.


    After all, this was also a condition of the negotiation last night. Lin Xi lives with him, so she has to pay rent, right?


    She has to pay for food, right?


    So the 1 billion is the attitude of the Lin family, and it can be regarded as the goodwill deliberately revealed by the Lin family.


    ¡°The Lin family is smart.¡±


    Reject?


    Of course he won¡¯t refuse.


    Even if he doesn¡¯t need money, why shouldn¡¯t he refuse the money given to him?


    1 billion, enough for him to draw thousands of times!


    Even if he is not in a good mood, he can draw a lot of good things after thousands of draws, right?


    ¡°Speaking of which, I haven¡¯t tried it again since the last draw.¡±


    Zhang Chen now understands that the draw given by the system is more random.


    Whether to draw or not depends on Zhang Chen¡¯s idea.


    Whether good things can be drawn depends on luck.


    [Ding! The host gets a fine small umbrella*10]


    Zhang Chen: ¡°???¡±


    Is the system here?


    Can you explain what this prize means?


    Zhang Chen was speechless for a while, of course, looking at the extra small umbrella in the system warehouse interface.


    Forget it, just throw it away first.


    Continue the lottery!


    [Ding! The host obtains driving proficiency]


    Zhang Chen looked at the reward introduction and was quite satisfied.


    It is equivalent to giving him various driving skills.


    In the future, whether it is driving a car, a boat or a plane, it will be no problem.


    It is a very useful reward.


    [Ding! The host obtains a demon card*1]


    Zhang Chen: ¡°Demon card?¡±


    After a careful look at the system introduction, I understood.


    Once the so-called demon card is used, it can instantly specify a demon within a radius of 100 meters to obey you.


    In short.


    With this thing, if you encounter a demon in the future that threatens your personal safety.


    You can reverse the situation in an instant.


    ¡°Unfortunately, it can only work on demons below the horror level.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled, the demon card still has limitations.


    If the strength is too strong, it will not work.


    Of course, it is normal if you think about it carefully.


    If he really surrendered without distinction, he could find the most powerful demons in his comic setting in advance.


    Then use this demon card to turn the opponent into his subordinate.


    The joy of the lottery is not in what you can draw.


    It is in the process that every time will bring expectations and excitement.


    The feeling of ups and downs.


    Zhang Chen found it pretty good.


    Of course, the premise is that he is not short of money now.


    Not only is he rich, but the 1 billion benefits sent by the Lin family also make him not feel bad when drawing the lottery.


    Finally, he drew hundreds of times in a row.


    Zhang Chen felt a little tired.


    Then he looked at the system warehouse. [Advanced Exorcism Talisman Paper*5]


    There are quite a few things, many of which are good.


    There is also an additional Samadhi True Fire.


    ¡°Is it the same as the one in the fairy tale novels?¡±


    Zhang Chen became interested.


    Finally, after reading the system explanation, I realized that this Samadhi True Fire is still somewhat different from the one in the fairy tale novels.


    Similar, but not as powerful.


    The biggest use is to kill demons.


    Ordinary demons are instantly killed in front of the Samadhi True Fire!


    Danger-level demons can¡¯t last for more than three seconds.


    It can even threaten fatal demons. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It is equivalent to giving Zhang Chen an extra self-protection skill.


    ¡°Not bad, I can do it myself at the critical moment.¡±


    Zhang Chen has always adhered to the principle of not taking action if he can avoid it.


    Why should he waste his energy when he can let his subordinates take action?


    But nothing is absolute, Zhang Chen does not refuse to hold some cards.


    At the same time.


    At this moment, Jiangdong City.


    It is lively.

 Chapter 34 - Zhang Chens face is big enough

    Chapter 34: Zhang Chen¡¯s face is big enough


    Lin family villa.


    The atmosphere is quite subtle at this moment.


    More than half an hour ago.


    Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng, the two brothers, hurried back.


    Originally, the two came back aggressively to force the palace.


    Using the news heard this morning, they came back to fight for more benefits.


    Want to get more shares of the company.


    Who would have thought!


    Just entered the door!


    Before they opened their mouths to shout.


    They were punched to the ground from behind.


    Then they were tied up and thrown into the living room of the villa.


    And at this time.


    In the Lin family villa, Mr. Lin sat there with his eyes closed and didn¡¯t speak.


    At the same time, Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng found many strangers.


    Each of them had a terrifying look in their eyes, which made them shiver all over.


    ¡°You, who are you?!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know that it is illegal to break into a private house?!¡±


    The two brothers spoke sternly.


    Then.


    The man who had just tied them up slapped them several times, and they were beaten black and blue.


    During the whole process.


    Mr. Lin kept his eyes closed, as if he was blind and deaf.


    He didn¡¯t say a word at all.


    At this time, no matter how stupid Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng were, they found that the problem was not as simple as they thought.


    ¡°Dad!¡±


    As Mr. Lin¡¯s youngest son, when had Lin Youwei ever suffered such grievances?


    He wanted to yell, but Mr. Lin said directly: ¡°If you don¡¯t want to die, shut up.¡±


    Suddenly.


    Lin Youwei was so scared that he dared not say a word, and Lin Shoucheng beside him also swallowed his saliva.


    At this moment, the two brothers saw.


    Inside the villa.


    Except for Mr. Lin, all the other servants were gone.


    Instead.


    A group of unfamiliar faces.


    One of them was a middle-aged man in his thirties sitting in front of Mr. Lin.


    He looked unusual. ¡°Mr. Lin, we are also in a difficult situation. We hope that Mr. Lin can understand.¡±


    It was able to make Mr. Lin dare not resist and watch his two sons come in.


    He was beaten black and blue and tied up.


    In the end, he didn¡¯t say a word.


    Who can have such ability?


    Mr. Lin looked at his two sons who were tied up, and then retracted his gaze.


    He looked at the person sitting in front of him, ¡°Director Wei, our Lin family is also a victim in this matter.¡±


    Director Wei!


    Yes!


    The person who was sitting in the Lin family villa at this moment and made Mr. Lin dare not say a word.


    It was no one else.


    It was the person in charge of the Jiangdong branch of the Demon Slayer Division!


    Wei Bai!


    In addition to him, there were two people standing there with sneers in their faces.


    One of them was even more rude and beat the two heirs of the second generation of the Lin family black and blue.


    Director Wei laughed immediately after hearing Mr. Lin¡¯s explanation. ¡°I know, but since it has happened, there must be a solution.¡±


    Mr. Lin frowned, but the situation is stronger than people.


    The crisis facing the Lin family now is indeed not so easy to solve.


    So he was straightforward, ¡°What do you want?¡±


    Director Wei smiled: ¡°We are also following orders.¡±


    ¡°This incident is not only about the apparent loss, but more importantly, I think Mr. Lin knows it in his heart.¡±


    Mr. Lin nodded: ¡°All losses will be borne by my Lin family!¡±


    ¡°Dad! That¡¯s hundreds of billions¡­¡±


    Hearing that Mr. Lin was going to bear the losses, Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng were immediately anxious!


    What a pity.


    They have no right to speak here.


    Director Wei waved his hand and immediately saw one of the people he brought. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He stepped forward and dragged Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng out directly.


    That posture. Old Master Lin quickly said, ¡°Wait!¡±


    ¡°Old Master Lin, you should know that what the higher-ups care about is not how much money is lost.¡±


    Director Wei said with a smile, without any arrogance on his face.


    However, it was this smile that made the Lin family dare not speak out now.


    Don¡¯t care about the loss of funds?


    This made Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng confused, but Old Master Lin obviously understood the hint.


    So he stood up tremblingly, and then said, ¡°Is there no room for negotiation?¡±


    Director Wei shook his head and looked a little apologetic.


    ¡°Old Master Lin, I can only say I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    After speaking, he waved his hand and signaled his men to let Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng go.


    The latter two were still in shock and no longer as aggressive as when they entered the door.


    But even though Director Wei seemed to be ready to leave, he also asked people to let Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng go.


    However, when Old Master Lin saw Director Wei¡¯s attitude, he immediately became anxious.


    ¡°Director Wei, the truth of the matter has not been investigated clearly. My granddaughter¡­¡±


    ¡°Chairman Lin!¡±


    Suddenly!


    Director Wei even changed the way he addressed Mr. Lin.


    The smile on his face gradually disappeared, and his voice became cold.


    He said, ¡°Don¡¯t make it difficult for me.¡±


    It can be heard that this is already a warning!


    Although the Lin family is rich and powerful, as long as it is not a top wealthy family.


    The Demon Slayer Department does not need to give face at all.


    Even if the top wealthy family encounters such a thing, it is impossible to stay out of it.


    ¡°If Chairman Lin is unwilling to hand Miss Lin Xi over to us, then I can only say sorry.¡±


    Director Wei shook his head and sneered: ¡°But what we do next, believe me, you Lin family will never want to see it.¡±


    This is not a warning.


    It¡¯s a threat!


    However, the Lin family really didn¡¯t dare to do anything.


    After all, they were in the wrong, and Mr. Lin knew what identity these people represented.


    ¡°Do you want to know where Xiao Xi is?¡±


    Just then, With a voice, someone pushed the door open.


    Seeing the other party.


    Director Wei frowned.


    Recognized the other party¡¯s identity.


    The person who came back was Xia Yanshuang, and her face was not very good, ¡°I know.¡±


    ¡°Is President Xia willing to tell?¡±


    Director Wei¡¯s face regained a smile.


    But the next moment his smile disappeared.


    Because Xia Yanshuang told him the answer directly.


    ¡°Xiao Xi is next to Zhang Chen.¡±


    Fuck!


    Director Wei almost spit out foul language at that moment.


    ¡°Zhang Chen? Zhang family¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s the Zhang family!¡±


    Of course, before coming, Director Wei had investigated all aspects of the Lin family.


    So he knew that the Lin family and the Zhang family were old friends and had a good relationship.


    It was also found that the eldest daughter of the Lin family and the eldest son of the Zhang family were engaged.


    But the key is!


    According to the information he investigated, this marriage is obviously going to be a brain-breaking!


    Miss Lin didn¡¯t want to marry Zhang Chen at all, and Director Wei saw with his own eyes that there were other women around Zhang Chen.


    If it weren¡¯t for this.


    He wouldn¡¯t have easily taken action against the Lin family.


    You should look at the Buddha¡¯s face instead of the monk¡¯s face, right?


    What¡¯s the situation now?


    ¡°Is the investigation data wrong?¡±


    Director Wei felt a headache, very painful!


    The key is at this moment.


    Director Wei¡¯s cell phone rang.


    Took it out and looked at it.


    His face changed.


    ¡°Brother Zhang?¡±


    The call was from Zhang Chen.


    And on the phone.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s voice came.


    ¡°Brother Wei, Lin Xi is here.¡±


    Director Wei¡¯s mouth twitched, and then he said with a wry smile: ¡°What does Brother Zhang mean?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you to be in trouble, Brother Wei, give the Lin family five days.¡±


    Director Wei breathed a sigh of relief, ¡°Okay! Since Brother Zhang asked in person, I will naturally give you this face!¡±


    Five days?


    It was just this request, and it was easy for him to agree given his status.


    ¡­¡­


    The third update*


    Chapter 34: Zhang Chen¡¯s face is big enough


    Lin family villa.


    The atmosphere is quite subtle at this moment.


    More than half an hour ago.


    Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng, the two brothers, hurried back.


    Originally, the two came back aggressively to force the palace.


    Using the news heard this morning, they came back to fight for more benefits.


    Want to get more shares of the company.


    Who would have thought!


    Just entered the door!


    Before they opened their mouths to shout.


    They were punched to the ground from behind.


    Then they were tied up and thrown into the living room of the villa.


    And at this time.


    In the Lin family villa, Mr. Lin sat there with his eyes closed and didn¡¯t speak.


    At the same time, Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng found many strangers.


    Each of them had a terrifying look in their eyes, which made them shiver all over.


    ¡°You, who are you?!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know that it is illegal to break into a private house?!¡±


    The two brothers spoke sternly.


    Then.


    The man who had just tied them up slapped them several times, and they were beaten black and blue.


    During the whole process.


    Mr. Lin kept his eyes closed, as if he was blind and deaf.


    He didn¡¯t say a word at all.


    At this time, no matter how stupid Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng were, they found that the problem was not as simple as they thought.


    ¡°Dad!¡±


    As Mr. Lin¡¯s youngest son, when had Lin Youwei ever suffered such grievances?


    He wanted to yell, but Mr. Lin said directly: ¡°If you don¡¯t want to die, shut up.¡±


    Suddenly.


    Lin Youwei was so scared that he dared not say a word, and Lin Shoucheng beside him also swallowed his saliva.


    At this moment, the two brothers saw.


    Inside the villa.


    Except for Mr. Lin, all the other servants were gone.


    Instead.


    A group of unfamiliar faces.


    One of them was a middle-aged man in his thirties sitting in front of Mr. Lin.


    He looked unusual. ¡°Mr. Lin, we are also in a difficult situation. We hope that Mr. Lin can understand.¡±


    It was able to make Mr. Lin dare not resist and watch his two sons come in.


    He was beaten black and blue and tied up.


    In the end, he didn¡¯t say a word.


    Who can have such ability?


    Mr. Lin looked at his two sons who were tied up, and then retracted his gaze.


    He looked at the person sitting in front of him, ¡°Director Wei, our Lin family is also a victim in this matter.¡±


    Director Wei!


    Yes!


    The person who was sitting in the Lin family villa at this moment and made Mr. Lin dare not say a word.


    It was no one else.


    It was the person in charge of the Jiangdong branch of the Demon Slayer Division!


    Wei Bai!


    In addition to him, there were two people standing there with sneers in their faces.


    One of them was even more rude and beat the two heirs of the second generation of the Lin family black and blue.


    Director Wei laughed immediately after hearing Mr. Lin¡¯s explanation. ¡°I know, but since it has happened, there must be a solution.¡±


    Mr. Lin frowned, but the situation is stronger than people.


    The crisis facing the Lin family now is indeed not so easy to solve.


    So he was straightforward, ¡°What do you want?¡±


    Director Wei smiled: ¡°We are also following orders.¡±


    ¡°This incident is not only about the apparent loss, but more importantly, I think Mr. Lin knows it in his heart.¡±


    Mr. Lin nodded: ¡°All losses will be borne by my Lin family!¡±


    ¡°Dad! That¡¯s hundreds of billions¡­¡±


    Hearing that Mr. Lin was going to bear the losses, Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng were immediately anxious!


    What a pity.


    They have no right to speak here.


    Director Wei waved his hand and immediately saw one of the people he brought.


    He stepped forward and dragged Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng out directly.


    That posture. Old Master Lin quickly said, ¡°Wait!¡±


    ¡°Old Master Lin, you should know that what the higher-ups care about is not how much money is lost.¡±


    Director Wei said with a smile, without any arrogance on his face.


    However, it was this smile that made the Lin family dare not speak out now.


    Don¡¯t care about the loss of funds?


    This made Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng confused, but Old Master Lin obviously understood the hint.


    So he stood up tremblingly, and then said, ¡°Is there no room for negotiation?¡±


    Director Wei shook his head and looked a little apologetic.


    ¡°Old Master Lin, I can only say I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    After speaking, he waved his hand and signaled his men to let Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng go.


    The latter two were still in shock and no longer as aggressive as when they entered the door.


    But even though Director Wei seemed to be ready to leave, he also asked people to let Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng go.


    However, when Old Master Lin saw Director Wei¡¯s attitude, he immediately became anxious.


    ¡°Director Wei, the truth of the matter has not been investigated clearly. My granddaughter¡­¡±


    ¡°Chairman Lin!¡±


    Suddenly!


    Director Wei even changed the way he addressed Mr. Lin.


    The smile on his face gradually disappeared, and his voice became cold.


    He said, ¡°Don¡¯t make it difficult for me.¡±


    It can be heard that this is already a warning!


    Although the Lin family is rich and powerful, as long as it is not a top wealthy family.


    The Demon Slayer Department does not need to give face at all.


    Even if the top wealthy family encounters such a thing, it is impossible to stay out of it.


    ¡°If Chairman Lin is unwilling to hand Miss Lin Xi over to us, then I can only say sorry.¡±


    Director Wei shook his head and sneered: ¡°But what we do next, believe me, you Lin family will never want to see it.¡±


    This is not a warning.


    It¡¯s a threat!


    However, the Lin family really didn¡¯t dare to do anything.


    After all, they were in the wrong, and Mr. Lin knew what identity these people represented.


    ¡°Do you want to know where Xiao Xi is?¡±


    Just then, With a voice, someone pushed the door open.


    Seeing the other party.


    Director Wei frowned.


    Recognized the other party¡¯s identity.


    The person who came back was Xia Yanshuang, and her face was not very good, ¡°I know.¡±


    ¡°Is President Xia willing to tell?¡±


    Director Wei¡¯s face regained a smile.


    But the next moment his smile disappeared.


    Because Xia Yanshuang told him the answer directly.


    ¡°Xiao Xi is next to Zhang Chen.¡±


    Fuck!


    Director Wei almost spit out foul language at that moment.


    ¡°Zhang Chen? Zhang family¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s the Zhang family!¡±


    Of course, before coming, Director Wei had investigated all aspects of the Lin family.


    So he knew that the Lin family and the Zhang family were old friends and had a good relationship.


    It was also found that the eldest daughter of the Lin family and the eldest son of the Zhang family were engaged.


    But the key is!


    According to the information he investigated, this marriage is obviously going to be a brain-breaking!


    Miss Lin didn¡¯t want to marry Zhang Chen at all, and Director Wei saw with his own eyes that there were other women around Zhang Chen.


    If it weren¡¯t for this.


    He wouldn¡¯t have easily taken action against the Lin family.


    You should look at the Buddha¡¯s face instead of the monk¡¯s face, right?


    What¡¯s the situation now?


    ¡°Is the investigation data wrong?¡±


    Director Wei felt a headache, very painful!


    The key is at this moment.


    Director Wei¡¯s cell phone rang.


    Took it out and looked at it.


    His face changed.


    ¡°Brother Zhang?¡±


    The call was from Zhang Chen.


    And on the phone.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s voice came.


    ¡°Brother Wei, Lin Xi is here.¡±


    Director Wei¡¯s mouth twitched, and then he said with a wry smile: ¡°What does Brother Zhang mean?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you to be in trouble, Brother Wei, give the Lin family five days.¡±


    Director Wei breathed a sigh of relief, ¡°Okay! Since Brother Zhang asked in person, I will naturally give you this face!¡±


    Five days?


    It was just this request, and it was easy for him to agree given his status.

 Chapter 35 - Experience the Fatherly Love

    Chapter 35 :Experience the Fatherly Love


    It is true that the Lin family is rich in Jiangdong.


    But compared to the family behind Zhang Chen,


    There is still some gap.


    This gap is not in wealth.


    But in status, power and connections.


    The Lin family is far behind the Zhang family.


    Mr. Lin can only beg when facing Director Wei.


    The status of both sides is completely unequal.


    Even if the Lin family is in the wrong first, it can be seen from a certain extent that the Lin family is indeed weak.


    On the contrary.


    Zhang Chen made a phone call.


    He made Director Wei give in half a step.


    Even if!


    It was just a half step.


    It can also show how much influence the Zhang family has.


    Do you really think Director Wei is doing this for Zhang Chen¡¯s sake?


    Maybe there is this reason, but it is definitely not the main reason!


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble Brother Wei for help. I¡¯ll treat you as a reward when the matter is resolved.¡±


    ¡°Haha, Brother Zhang, you¡¯re too polite.¡±


    A phone call.


    Mr. Lin and Xia Yanshuang both had complicated expressions.


    They had already heard who was calling.


    They also saw Director Wei, the boss of the Demon Slayer Division in Jiangdong.


    The change in attitude before and after.


    To be honest.


    It was really unpleasant in my heart!


    But they all breathed a sigh of relief. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Mr. Lin hurriedly asked, ¡°Director Wei, now?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Lin, since Young Master Zhang is begging for you, I naturally have to give him face.¡±


    Listen!


    Director Wei¡¯s words made the Lin family feel even more uncomfortable.


    The Lin family is a big family after all, and controls a company with a market value of hundreds of billions.


    The wealth is amazing!


    But in front of the Demon Slayer Division, he is just a grandson.


    However, Zhang Chen can make people like Director Wei call him brother.


    What a gap!


    Director Wei actually said this on purpose.


    He actually knew that the Lin family had been trying to get close to the Zhang family in recent years, and it was no secret that Miss Lin disliked this marriage.


    The reason for doing this was to vent Zhang Chen¡¯s anger.


    Friendship between people.


    It is often that simple.


    Under Zhang Chen¡¯s sugar-coated bullets, Director Wei really took advantage of others and was soft-hearted.


    Old Master Lin felt bad.


    At this time, he could only be grateful!


    ¡°Thank you Director Wei!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t thank me, I¡¯m doing this for Young Master Zhang¡¯s sake.¡±


    Director Wei said indifferently, and then his expression became serious again, ¡°Five days, your Lin family only has five days!¡±


    Originally thought that the matter was resolved, and Old Master Lin was about to breathe a sigh of relief.


    At this moment, his heart was hanging in the air again.


    Xia Yanshuang asked directly: ¡°Director Wei, what five days?¡±


    ¡°Give your Lin family five days to prove that all this has nothing to do with your Lin family.¡±


    Director Wei said lightly.


    No need to be too blunt.


    He believed that the people of the Lin family would understand what this meant.


    After Director Wei left with his men.


    Lin Youwei and Lin Shoucheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Dad! What¡¯s going on?¡±


    In Jiangdong, who dares to be so domineering in the Lin family?


    However, Mr. Lin didn¡¯t even look at the two unfilial sons, ¡°Go back! It¡¯s not your turn to intervene in this matter.¡±


    After driving away the two useless sons.


    Mr. Lin felt ten years older.


    ¡°Today, it¡¯s really thanks to that kid from the Zhang family.¡±


    I don¡¯t know whether it¡¯s emotion or anger.


    Mr. Lin sighed heavily.


    Xia Yanshuang remained silent. No one knows what price she paid to get Zhang Chen to agree to help. She will not tell anyone this secret.


    ¡°Uncle Lin, there are only five days left, and evidence must be found!¡± Xia Yanshuang did not blame Zhang Chen for going back on his word. He just took the benefit and then he broke the bridge.


    Because she knew that Zhang Chen had done his best to buy five days for the Lin family. She is not Lin Xi, and the adult world has never had loyalty but only interests. Understanding is understanding.


    Xia Yanshuang still felt a little bitter in her heart! She had treasured the most precious thing for so many years¡­ Old Master Lin did not notice anything unusual. Perhaps he did not expect Zhang Chen to be so bold and wild. He still mistakenly thought that Zhang Chen was willing to help because he liked Lin Xi.


    At this time, Old Master Lin said: ¡°Investigate! At all costs!¡± ¡°Find out that little beast named Ye Fan!¡± It can be said. The Lin family is now at the center of the storm. If they don¡¯t handle it well, they won¡¯t be able to become a top family.


    It¡¯s even possible that the entire family will fall apart and fall into decline. That was the hard work of several generations of the Lin family!


    The research laboratory has been burned down by a fire. The raging fire lasted all night and was barely put out until dawn. The people of the Lin family and the Demon Slayer Division found the monitoring data quickly.


    It¡¯s a pity that the fire and other reasons caused some serious damage. Even if someone is found to restore the monitoring data inside, it will take some time. The only thing that makes the Lin family and the Demon Slayer Division feel fortunate is that although the data is severely damaged, it is still possible to restore it.


    They will never know. All this is completely part of Zhang Chen¡¯s plan. Zhang San and others sneaked into the research laboratory. In addition to stealing the research data and the remaining semi-finished new drugs, they also hacked into the monitoring system. Completely delete all traces of them, leaving only the ¡°truth¡± that Zhang Chen wants people to see.


    Hang up the phone.


    Zhang Chen picked up the freshly squeezed orange juice brought by the maid at home and took a sip.


    At this time.


    Accompanied by the sound of footsteps.


    What came into view was a pair of long legs.


    Perhaps because she was drowsy, the person who appeared in front of Zhang Chen was Lin Xi.


    But she was a little confused.


    No longer had the pride and nobleness of the past.


    Then.


    As if she noticed someone¡¯s sight.


    Lin Xi woke up suddenly!


    This is not her home!


    And now she is only wearing¡­


    ¡°Ms. Lin, it seems that you haven¡¯t figured out your current situation.¡±


    Zhang Chen interrupted Lin Xi before she screamed.


    ¡°Although I promised President Xia to let you stay for a few days, I don¡¯t like useless idlers who only know how to eat free meals.¡±


    Lin Xi had woken up from her drowsiness at this time.


    It would be bad for her to turn around and go back to her room, and it would be even worse to stay where she was.


    What made her even more ashamed and angry was that Zhang Chen only glanced at her and then turned his eyes away indifferently.


    It seemed that he didn¡¯t care about her at all.


    ¡°You, what do you mean?¡±


    Lin Xi tried to make her voice gentler.


    Last night¡¯s experience finally made this proud and noble young lady.


    Recognize the reality.


    However!


    This is not enough!


    Zhang Chen said lightly: ¡°We don¡¯t keep idle people here.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Liu!¡±


    ¡°Young Master?¡±


    ¡°Get Miss Lin a set of clean clothes.¡±


    Soon.


    Lin Xi saw what the clean clothes Zhang Chen mentioned were.


    She couldn¡¯t believe it!


    ¡°Zhang Chen! Are you humiliating me?!¡±


    It turned out that Zhang Chen asked housekeeper Liu to find a set of work clothes for the maid at home.


    Just threw it in front of Lin Xi.


    The meaning was very obvious. If you want to stay here, you have to work hard!


    Zhang Chen doesn¡¯t care whether Lin Xi is angry or not.


    Last night¡¯s beating was far from enough in his opinion.


    He will tear off Lin Xi¡¯s innate pride and nobleness with his own hands.


    When that time comes, Zhang Chen believes it should be very interesting.


    Full sense of accomplishment.


    ¡°Humiliation?¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled.


    There is something he didn¡¯t say.


    This is not humiliation.


    It¡¯s fatherly love like a mountain!

 Chapter 39 - I’m Ruthless? Blame Her for Not Being the Female Leada

    Chapter 39 ¨C I¡¯m Ruthless? Blame Her for Not Being the Female Leada


    Ye Fan didn¡¯t have many friends.


    As the Child of Destiny, most of them were inherently arrogant and proud.


    Friends?


    What a joke.


    In the eyes of a main character with fate on their side, there were essentially no such things as friends.


    Either the pretty girls were absorbed into his harem,


    Or the rest were underling sidekicks, there just to chant ¡°666!¡± in admiration.


    So-called ¡°friends¡± were basically just underlings.


    Did Ye Fan have underlings?


    Well¡­ technically, yes.


    But those only appeared in the mid to late parts of the plot.


    Right now, the story hadn¡¯t even reached the beginning arc.


    Where would Ye Fan get underlings from?


    He hadn¡¯t made any meaningful connections or encountered any benefactors yet.


    In the end,


    Ye Fan could only call Lin Xi.


    He called several times in a row


    Before the call finally connected.


    ¡°Ye Fan?¡±


    Inside Zhang Chen¡¯s villa,


    Lin Xi was still wearing that maid outfit.


    There¡¯s only a first time and countless times thereafter.


    No matter how much she resisted at first,


    She had now comforted herself¡ªafter all, it was just a set of clothes.


    No need to make a big deal out of it.


    Having already convinced herself, she resignedly put the outfit on.


    ¡°Lin Xi, um¡­ can I borrow some money?¡±


    Ye Fan practically used up all his strength


    Just to force these words out.


    He was the Child of Destiny¡ªhow proud, how self-important!


    And now he had to ask to borrow money?


    From the goddess he secretly liked, no less?


    That took immense courage and determination.


    ¡°What happened? Did something go wrong?¡±


    Lin Xi honestly hadn¡¯t expected Ye Fan to call her proactively.


    Let alone for the purpose of borrowing money?


    Thinking back on what happened last night, her eyes flashed with a trace of anger and resentment.


    Unfortunately,


    Ye Fan couldn¡¯t see it. Over the phone, he said, ¡°My sister¡¯s in the hospital. I need a sum of money.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry! You¡¯re helping me out in a tight spot¡ªI¡¯ll definitely find a way to pay you back later!¡±


    Who would believe that kind of nonsense?


    But if Ye Fan dared to say it, it meant he was confident he could repay it.


    Don¡¯t ask why.


    It¡¯s that mysterious confidence unique to Children of Destiny.


    In fact, if Zhang Chen hadn¡¯t schemed against him and disrupted his fate,


    Ye Fan really wouldn¡¯t be lacking in money in the future.


    On the phone, Lin Xi asked, ¡°How much do you need?¡±


    ¡°Fifty thou¡ªno, a hundred thousand!¡±


    Ye Fan felt like he was squeezing those words out through clenched teeth.


    It was  humiliating!


    But he had no other choice. He was out of options.


    ¡°A hundred thousand?¡±


    Lin Xi didn¡¯t have much reaction to the amount.


    A hundred thousand wasn¡¯t pocket change for ordinary people.


    But to her, a wealthy heiress, it was nothing.


    Just meant buying two fewer designer bags.


    Ye Fan nodded outside the hospital room. ¡°Yes, a hundred thousand! My sister¡¯s in the ICU now. It costs a ton every day¡­¡±


    ¡°Alright, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll transfer it to you right away.¡±


    Lin Xi had originally harbored many questions.


    Like whether Ye Fan had really been in the lab last night, or whether he had used her in some way¡­


    But in the end, she didn¡¯t ask.


    Ye Fan had said his sister was gravely ill and in the ICU.


    She could only swallow her suspicions for now.


    Ye Fan breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Thank you! I¡¯ll repay you as soon as I can!¡±


    Meanwhile¡ª


    Lin Xi transferred 500,000 yuan to Ye Fan!


    Yes!


    Not a hundred thousand¡ªfive hundred thousand!


    That¡¯s what it means to be a wealthy heiress. Money doesn¡¯t register as a concept.


    Of course, from Lin Xi¡¯s perspective,


    She was saving a life, and she wasn¡¯t short on money, right?


    .1


    She had no idea what kind of trouble this would bring her.


    Neither Ye Fan nor Lin Xi


    Knew that every move they made was under someone¡¯s watch.


    At the hospital, in the director¡¯s office¡ª


    ¡°Young Master, Miss Lin just transferred money to Ye Fan.¡±


    Zhang San walked in through the door.


    ¡°This woman is beyond saving.¡±


    Zhang Chen nearly chuckled and shook his head.


    He waved his hand, signaling Zhang San to continue watching.


    Meanwhile, Xing Lingyun gave Zhang Chen a look and chuckled lightly, asking, ¡°Aren¡¯t you being a bit too ruthless to your own fianc¨¦e?¡±


    ¡°Ruthless?¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled. ¡°Am I?¡±


    What could Xing Lingyun say? This really had nothing to do with her.


    Though right now,


    She was thoroughly enjoying Zhang Chen helping her recover from her injuries.


    As a yaomo (demon),


    What she desired most was a human male¡¯s  (life energy).


    Her injuries were serious. If she had to recover on her own,


    It would take at least several months.


    But the Demon Slayer Division wouldn¡¯t give her that kind of time to lay low and recover.


    Which was why she had been relentlessly hunted down¡ª


    Until she met Zhang Chen.


    And now every night they duo in ¡°Canyon Pinnacle,¡± and she had become completely addicted and reluctant to leave.2


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    After finishing a match,


    Xing Lingyun lazily snuggled against Zhang Chen¡¯s chest.


    ¡°Feel something? I suppose I used to.¡±


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t deny it¡ªafter all, Lin Xi¡¯s looks and figure were top-tier.


    Any man would be tempted.


    But Zhang Chen didn¡¯t really like Lin Xi¡¯s personality.


    That was one of the main reasons he remained unmoved.


    While Zhang Chen and Xing Lingyun were happily queuing up for ranked games,


    Over at the Lin family,


    The atmosphere was suffocating and tense.


    ¡°Outrageous!¡±


    Old Master Lin¡¯s face was flushed red with anger.


    Because just moments ago,


    He had found out what his granddaughter had done.


    All of Lin Xi¡¯s bank cards were issued by the family.


    Every transaction could be tracked.


    Normally, no one would care if she spent 500,000 yuan.


    But at this critical moment!


    The news had been delivered to Old Master Lin almost instantly.


    ¡°Uncle Lin, maybe Xiao Xi had her reasons for doing this.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang sighed. She knew that any explanation now would be weak and pointless.


    Old Master Lin was furious¡ªangry and disappointed.


    He laughed bitterly. ¡°Reasons? Even if there  reasons, does it matter now?¡±


    ¡°Forget those two useless brats. But if the other shareholders find out, it¡¯s no big deal.¡±


    ¡°But if  hear about this, how do we explain it?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang knew exactly what the real issue was.


    She understood why Old Master Lin was reacting so strongly.


    They had worked so hard


    To win just five days of breathing room.


    And now Lin Xi had gone and stabbed them in the back.


    Sure enough,


    Just as she finished speaking,


    The phone rang.


    ¡°Director Wei.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang picked up the call and spoke first.


    ¡°Ms. Xia, you should already know what¡¯s happened, right?¡±


    The voice on the other end belonged to Director Wei, head of the Jiangdong branch of the Demon Slayer Division.


    Xia Yanshuang felt helpless. She wanted to deny it.


    But she knew she couldn¡¯t. Doing so would only make things worse for the Lin family.


    So she admitted it: ¡°We just found out.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m giving face to Young Master Zhang, but I hope your Lin family knows this is your last chance.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for the warning, Director Wei.¡±


    ¡°Remember¡ª


    The time your Lin family has left is running out.¡±


    Some words


    Didn¡¯t need to be said too directly.


    Director Wei hung up the call.


    He didn¡¯t care what the Lin family thought¡ª


    He was only doing this out of respect for Zhang Chen.


    At the Jiangdong Demon Slayer Division headquarters¡ª


    After hanging up, Director Wei called Zhang Chen.


    Back at the hospital,


    Zhang Chen was comfortably lounging in the spacious director¡¯s office chair,


    Eyes closed, as he answered the phone.


    He listened to the general situation.


    The message was clear:


    If five days passed and the Lin family couldn¡¯t prove Lin Xi¡¯s innocence,


    Or if they couldn¡¯t prove Ye Fan had nothing to do with the incident,


    Then even if Zhang Chen tried to plead for them,


    The Division would still take Lin Xi in for interrogation.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Wei. I¡¯ve already done my best by giving the Lin family five days.


    After that, do what you must¡ªno need to mind me.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled, then frowned slightly.


    He was still on the phone,


    When he almost gasped out loud.


    Opening his eyes, he saw Xing Lingyun giving him a sultry side-eye.


    Fine, then.


    She was just trying out that Abyssal Maw duo queue he suggested earlier on a whim.3


    Chapter 4 of the day.


    Footnotes:


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 Chapter 37 - The Favored Son of Fate Personally Killed His Own Sister? That Was a Smooth Move

    Chapter 37 ¨C The Favored Son of Fate Personally Killed His Own Sister? That Was a Smooth Move


    Zhang San served as the head of the bodyguard team at Zhang Chen¡¯s side.


    Now, he was even personally acting as a driver.


    There were also two Mercedes-Benz S450s, one in front and one behind.


    All filled with bodyguards for Zhang Chen.


    Counting Zhang San, there were 11 people in total!


    As long as Zhang Chen stepped outside, there would always be no fewer than 10 bodyguards with him.


    Altogether over twenty people, rotating in two shifts.


    About an hour later¡ª


    Zhang Chen arrived at the hospital under his name.


    In Jiangdong City, the Zhang family held absolute sway.


    This point¡ª


    Was something the Lin family deeply envied.


    Now, due to Zhang Chen¡¯s early arrangements, he had also roped in people from the Jiangdong branch of the Demon Slayer Division.


    This further expanded his influence and network of connections.


    ¡°Brother Zhang!¡±


    As soon as he entered the hospital, Zhang Chen ran into a familiar face.


    Director Wei was clearly waiting for him.


    So the moment he saw Zhang Chen, he walked up immediately.


    ¡°Old Brother Wei actually came in person?¡±


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised to see Director Wei at the hospital.


    After all, the two had just spoken on the phone not long ago.


    He also knew that the new drug developed by the Lin family was a top-level initiative from the Demon Slayer Division.


    So now that something had gone wrong¡ª


    As the person in charge of Jiangdong City, how could Director Wei sleep peacefully at home?


    ¡°This is a serious matter!¡±


    Hearing Zhang Chen¡¯s teasing, Director Wei let out a bitter smile.


    In the Lin family, he could give orders and act lofty.


    But in front of Zhang Chen¡ª


    Director Wei was a smart man.


    Setting aside personal relationships, just by looking at the stunning woman accompanying Zhang Chen,


    He dared not take him lightly.


    ¡°What does Old Brother Wei plan to do?¡±


    Zhang Chen casually asked, though he had already guessed the Demon Slayer Division¡¯s intent.


    This involved a long-unsolved problem that had just been sabotaged.


    The higher-ups were bound to be furious!


    Whether that news had reached ¡°those few people¡± didn¡¯t matter to Zhang Chen.


    But he knew that Director Wei must be incredibly anxious right now.


    After all¡ª


    This incident had occurred on his turf!


    The two entered the hospital together¡ªnot through the main entrance,


    But through a passage designated for internal staff.


    Director Wei said bitterly, ¡°I¡¯ve already had the area around the hospital tightly sealed off, but we still need Brother Zhang¡¯s cooperation.¡±


    No need to ask.


    The Demon Slayer Division was planning to take Ye Fan away.


    Zhang Chen immediately guessed it. The surveillance footage he had Zhang San save last night¡ª


    Still hadn¡¯t been restored.


    Otherwise, the Demon Slayer Division wouldn¡¯t just secretly block off the area, but would¡¯ve launched a full-on raid.


    ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll have someone arrange it right away.¡±


    Zhang Chen nodded, his expression quite serious.


    As for whether anyone suspected him?


    Actually, yes!


    Once the incident from last night spread¡ª


    The Demon Slayer Division naturally had specialists analyze possible suspects.


    Zhang Chen was one of them.


    But in the end, Director Wei removed Zhang Chen from the suspect list.


    The reason was simple.


    The Zhang family was also a beneficiary of the project.


    So they had no reason to sabotage it.


    Of course, the most crucial reason¡ª


    Was that during the Demon Slayer Division¡¯s follow-up inspection at the scene, they discovered some clues!


    That is, the third wave of monsters that appeared last night¡ªwas not the first time they had shown up!


    Apparently, the Demon Slayer Division had some inside information or leads.


    Only then did Director Wei drop his suspicions.


    Very soon¡ª


    The hospital staff received notice.


    To avoid escalating the situation, the Demon Slayer Division acted under the guise of regular patrol officers.


    official explanation: a highly dangerous criminal suspect was hiding in the hospital.


    Hospital Central Control Room.


    Zhang Chen ordered all surveillance footage in the hospital to be pulled up.


    ¡°As expected, it¡¯s this kid!¡±


    Director Wei let out a heavy snort!


    Because on the screen, it was crystal clear when Ye Fan returned to the hospital last night.


    Then he injected a syringe into his sister Ye Yiyi¡¯s body.


    Others might not know what was in that syringe, but Director Wei knew!


    ¡°Didn¡¯t expect this kid to be so bold! He even dared to show up again!¡±


    Director Wei was so angry he almost laughed.


    Zhang Chen remained silent, but inwardly sneered:


    But he wouldn¡¯t say that out loud.


    On the surface, Zhang Chen frowned. ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s him?¡±


    ¡°The evidence is solid! That substance is exactly the same as the new drug stolen from the Lin family lab!¡±


    Director Wei nodded firmly, but then frowned in confusion.


    ¡°But what the hell was this kid thinking?¡±


    Watching the surveillance playback, as Ye Fan personally injected the drug into his sister¡¯s arm,


    Director Wei looked utterly baffled. ¡°He¡¯s completely lost his mind!¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Zhang Chen asked, feigning ignorance.


    Director Wei shook his head. ¡°If I remember correctly, the girl in that hospital bed is his sister?¡±


    ¡°She is.¡±


    ¡°Then that¡¯s just bizarre!¡±


    Director Wei frowned. ¡°He¡¯s basically killing that girl!¡±


    Killing Ye Yiyi?


    Yes!


    She  die.


    Zhang Chen knew this very well.


    Otherwise, why would he go to such lengths to trick Ye Fan into stealing the drug?


    Unfortunately, no one would ever know this secret.


    Director Wei was utterly puzzled.


    Sure enough, reviewing the surveillance footage¡ª


    They saw Ye Fan inject the stolen drug into Ye Yiyi¡¯s arm,


    And shortly after that¡ª


    Ye Yiyi, whose complexion had become much rosier and whose condition had stabilized¡ª


    Suddenly relapsed!


    It was as if an unknown force had lifted her off the bed from the inside out.


    The scene looked a bit surreal.


    Ye Yiyi appeared to be floating in mid-air, her body erupting with thick black mist.


    Of course, ordinary people wouldn¡¯t be able to see this black mist.


    At that moment¡ª


    Only Director Wei, Zhang Chen, and Xing Lingyun could see it.


    ¡°How is the girl doing now?¡±


    Director Wei asked.


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t answer, but Director Qiao quickly responded, ¡°She¡¯s in the ICU and still in critical condition.¡±


    To be honest¡ª


    This hospital was the best in Jiangdong City, bar none.


    Yet Ye Yiyi¡¯s condition had stumped all the experts.


    She suddenly became critically ill last night, and they couldn¡¯t find a single cause.


    ¡°It¡¯s useless! The chance of her surviving is very slim.¡±


    Director Wei sighed.


    There were some secrets he was aware of.


    Including the purpose of the new drug the Lin family had secretly been developing.


    However!


    It wasn¡¯t ready yet!


    It was only a semi-finished product!


    They had yet to overcome the most critical hurdle.


    ¡°No chance at all?¡±


    Zhang Chen asked with feigned concern. ¡°Though she¡¯s Ye Fan¡¯s sister, she¡¯s also an innocent person.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing we can do.¡±


    Director Wei glanced at Director Qiao and the others. Zhang Chen waved them out,


    Leaving only Xing Lingyun behind.


    Only then did Director Wei explain with a bitter smile: ¡°I won¡¯t hide it from you, Brother Zhang. his new drug was led by the Demon Slayer Division headquarters in the imperial capital. They commissioned the Lin family to develop it in secret.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard a bit about that.¡±


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t play dumb. After all, many things could be inferred.


    Director Wei continued, ¡°Your wife is like us too, right, Brother Zhang?¡±


    ¡°You mean you folks, after years of dealing with monsters, are all more or less tainted with some kind of filth?¡±


    ¡°Er, something like that.¡±


    Director Wei forced a smile. ¡°So the headquarters wanted to develop a special drug to remove or alleviate the effects.¡±


    ¡°But the research isn¡¯t complete yet?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re missing the final step. And the drug is meant for people like us. For ordinary people¡ª


    it¡¯s basically ¡±


    That was what Director Wei couldn¡¯t understand the most.


    Why would Ye Fan steal the drug?


    Was it to kill his only living relative?


    That didn¡¯t make sense!


    Zhang Chen could clearly see the doubt in Director Wei¡¯s eyes.


    But he couldn¡¯t exactly say Ye Fan had been played like a fiddle, right?


    On the surface¡ª


    He simply furrowed his brow slightly and pulled up the ICU monitoring feed.


    In the footage¡ª


    Ye Yiyi¡¯s previously fair and delicate skin was now covered with black vein-like markings!


    She was still unconscious, but her face was twisted in pain.


    ¡°This girl¡ªshe¡¯s doomed! And once she dies, because of what¡¯s inside her,


    she likely won¡¯t even find peace in the afterlife!¡± S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In short¡ª


    If Ye Yiyi died, there was an extremely high chance she would turn into a  or a !


    That is, she would become a monster.


    Second update


    Footnotes:


    նħ˾ (Zh¨£n M¨® S¨©) ¨C ¡°Demon Slayer Division¡±: A fictional government organization specializing in the suppression and management of supernatural or demonic threats. Often appears in xianxia/modern-fantasy novels.ÆøÔËÖ®×Ó (q¨¬ y¨´n zh¨© z¨«) ¨C ¡°Son of Fortune¡± or ¡°Favored Son of Fate¡±: A trope used to describe a character blessed by fate, often possessing extraordinary luck, power, and destiny. Usually, such characters are protagonists or key figures in cultivation novels.±³¹ø (b¨¥i gu¨­) ¨C ¡°Carry the pot¡±: Internet slang meaning to take the blame for something, often unfairly or as a scapegoat.À÷¹í (l¨¬ gu¨«) ¨C ¡°Vengeful ghost¡±: A ghost filled with resentment or unfinished business, typically harmful to the living.²»µÃ³¬Éú (b¨´ d¨¦ ch¨¡o sh¨¥ng) ¨C ¡°Unable to reincarnate¡±: A term referring to spirits who, due to karmic retribution or being tainted by evil, cannot find peace or enter the cycle of reincarnation.

 Chapter 38 - Even a Single Cent Can Stump the Chosen One—Who Told You to Be So Poor?

    Chapter 38: Even a Single Cent Can Stump the Chosen One¡ªWho Told You to Be So Poor?


    Zhang Chen had transmigrated into this world.


    After all, it was a world plagued by the resurgence of terror.


    And what¡¯s more, the specific setting had been written by none other than himself.


    So naturally, he wasn¡¯t too surprised by it.


    Oh no¡ª


    This was part of his plan all along.


    A grand feast carefully prepared for Ye Fan, the so-called Chosen One.


    ¡°So in that sense, it¡¯s actually kind of pitiful.¡±


    Zhang Chen shook his head with a bitter smile, just shy of squeezing out two crocodile tears.


    Chief Wei, unaware of the truth, also nodded helplessly. ¡°This Ye Fan really is utterly deranged!¡±


    Clearly¡ª


    Chief Wei¡¯s impression of Ye Fan was downright abysmal!


    Never mind that Ye Fan was already suspected of destroying the research lab and stealing the new drug along with its data.


    Now he had even doomed his only family member to certain death!


    Even death wouldn¡¯t bring her peace.


    Chances were, she¡¯d turn into a grotesque demon.


    Chief Wei couldn¡¯t help but grunt in anger internally.


    ¡°Brother Zhang, since we¡¯re sure of this, I¡¯ll have my men take immediate action.¡±


    Hospitals were full of gossiping mouths, and Chief Wei obviously didn¡¯t want things to spiral out of control.


    He was ready to cut through the mess with a clean strike!


    Regardless of whether Ye Fan was guilty!


    He had indeed gotten his hands on the new drug¡ªeven if it was just a prototype.


    But Zhang Chen shook his head and gave a word of advice. ¡°There¡¯s something I¡¯m not sure I should say.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead, Brother Zhang. Speak freely.¡±


    ¡°If I were you, Brother Wei, I wouldn¡¯t arrest him just yet.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Hearing this, Chief Wei frowned slightly.


    ¡°What do you mean, Brother Zhang?¡±


    ¡°Cast a long line to catch a big fish.¡±


    Zhang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smirk, his response seemingly unrelated.


    But Chief Wei was no fool.


    He understood immediately.


    A trace of hesitation crossed his face as if weighing Zhang Chen¡¯s suggestion in his mind.


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t press him.


    Even if he failed to convince the Demon Slayer Division, it wouldn¡¯t affect him much.


    The trap was already set, and Ye Fan had obediently walked into it.


    If the Demon Slayer Division took Ye Fan away now, there¡¯d be no way for him to explain himself.


    After all, once the surveillance footage left behind by Zhang San was recovered,


    the evidence would be irrefutable!


    ¡°At that point, given how the Demon Slayer Division operates, Ye Fan¡¯s fate would be sealed.¡±


    Zhang Chen sneered coldly to himself.


    But of course, that wasn¡¯t enough insurance!


    Ye Fan was, after all, the Chosen One. No one could predict whether,


    thanks to his destiny, he¡¯d escape from a desperate situation.


    ¡°What if that brat displays an extraordinary talent for manipulating demonic powers while in custody? Who¡¯s to say the higher-ups wouldn¡¯t start eyeing him for recruitment?¡±


    That was the real reason Zhang Chen spoke up.


    To deal with someone like Ye Fan, you had to strike hard and make sure he stayed down!


    You absolutely couldn¡¯t give him the chance to rise again.


    A Chosen One, blessed by fate¡ªif he survives once,


    he¡¯s bound to explode in strength after narrowly escaping death!


    ¡°He must be denied any chance of making a comeback! He must be killed on the spot if possible!¡±


    Zhang Chen stared at the surveillance feed.


    Outside the ICU ward,


    Ye Fan was pacing anxiously back and forth.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed.


    Finally¡ª


    Chief Wei seemed to have weighed the pros and cons.


    He nodded in the end and said, ¡°Then according to your suggestion, Brother Zhang, what should we do?¡±


    ¡°Simple. Watch from the shadows for now¡ªkeep him under surveillance.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled. ¡°No matter his reasons for stealing the drug and using it on his sister,


    there must be more behind it!¡±


    ¡°Besides, Brother Wei, do you really believe he did all that alone?¡±


    Chief Wei was briefly stunned, then quickly came to a realization.


    ¡°Indeed. We¡¯ve investigated him before. Just a regular college student, orphaned young.¡±


    If he hadn¡¯t just seen the security footage with his own eyes, showing Ye Fan administering the new drug to his sister¡ª


    Chief Wei would still find it hard to believe.


    How could such an average university student


    steal something from Lin Pharmaceutical¡¯s secret research lab,


    and even destroy the entire facility?


    ¡°Then why don¡¯t we keep watching in secret, and see if we can follow the clues back to something bigger?¡±


    Zhang Chen shrugged.


    Chief Wei was clearly swayed.


    In the end, he nodded. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go with your plan. We¡¯ll hold off for now.¡±


    Originally, he¡¯d brought the Demon Slayer Division¡¯s men ready to strike.


    But now,


    having been persuaded by Zhang Chen,


    he scrapped the plan.


    Zhang Chen smirked triumphantly to himself.


    He wasn¡¯t going to give Ye Fan a single opportunity.


    He had to create a scenario where Ye Fan could be killed on the spot.


    ¡°It¡¯s not enough yet. Things haven¡¯t escalated to the point where the Demon Slayer Division would kill Ye Fan without hesitation.¡±


    What kind of situation


    would force their hand?


    A moment where they¡¯d decide to execute Ye Fan immediately, leaving him no way out?


    Zhang Chen already had that figured out.


    And right now,


    everything was proceeding just as he¡¯d planned¡ªstep by step,


    flawlessly.


    Convincing Chief Wei hadn¡¯t even taken much effort.


    In the end, Chief Wei left two agents at the hospital to monitor things,


    while the rest temporarily withdrew.


    After all, it was obvious¡ª


    Ye Fan wasn¡¯t likely to flee, not while his sister remained in the hospital that Zhang Chen controlled.


    He might escape the monk¡ª


    but he can¡¯t escape the temple!


    On the other side¡ª


    Zhang Chen¡¯s subordinates were doing their best to recover last night¡¯s surveillance footage from the lab.


    Whatever happened there,


    once the data was restored, the truth would be revealed.


    Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t worried in the slightest about being exposed.


    He had full confidence in Zhang San¡¯s skills.


    Inside the hospital,


    Ye Fan had no idea he¡¯d been under Zhang Chen¡¯s thumb the whole time.


    At present,


    his eyes were sunken, dark circles heavy under them.


    Even with his freakish healing as the Chosen One¡ª


    like recovering from a broken leg in a day¡ª


    the mental and emotional toll


    still left him utterly exhausted.


    ¡°Yiyi! What should I do!¡±


    Ye Fan was completely at a loss, even feeling deep regret.


    Watching his little sister being taken into the ICU,


    he slapped himself across the face twice.


    But what good would that do?


    ¡°Student Ye, here¡¯s your sister¡¯s hospital bill for the past few days. Please settle it as soon as possible.¡±


    As the saying goes¡ªmisfortunes never come alone.


    Not only was his only family member critically ill,


    possibly dying because of him,


    the hospital was now demanding payment.


    Ye Fan looked at the bill the nurse handed him,


    and felt like he¡¯d been struck by lightning.


    ¡°S-So much?¡±


    He couldn¡¯t believe it.


    Of course, he didn¡¯t doubt the numbers¡ªwhile the total was high, everything seemed reasonable.


    Especially since he knew that a day in the ICU cost several thousand yuan!


    That wasn¡¯t even counting the use of medical equipment and medications.


    ¡°I-I¡¯ll go pay right away.¡±


    Ye Fan said bitterly.


    His parents had died young, leaving behind only an apartment¡ª


    their sole inheritance.


    He and his sister had managed all these years


    by scraping by on the meager savings their parents had left behind.


    Working part-time while studying, just to get by.


    But the real headache now was¡ª


    he didn¡¯t have that kind of money anymore!


    His bank card only had a few thousand left.


    And Ye Yiyi¡¯s medical bill had already ballooned to nearly fifty thousand!


    ¡°What am I going to do?¡±


    Ye Fan was in a total panic.


    As the saying goes, ¡°a single cent can topple a hero.¡±


    And he wasn¡¯t short by just a cent¡ª S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    he was short by more than forty thousand!


    The first person Ye Fan thought of¡ªwas Lin Xi!


    Among everyone he knew,


    the only one who might be able to help with that kind of money


    was her.


    Footnotes


    ¡°Ò»·ÖÇ®Äѵ¹Ó¢ÐÛºº¡± (y¨© f¨¥n qi¨¢n n¨¢n d¨£o y¨©ng xi¨®ng h¨¤n)¨C Literally:  A Chinese proverb used to emphasize how even the smallest lack of money can bring down someone otherwise capable or brave. In this context, it underscores the irony that even someone with great fate and potential like Ye Fan can be rendered helpless by a lack of funds.

 Chapter 39 - I’m Ruthless? Blame Her for Not Being the Female Leada

    Chapter 39 ¨C I¡¯m Ruthless? Blame Her for Not Being the Female Leada


    Ye Fan didn¡¯t have many friends.


    As the Child of Destiny, most of them were inherently arrogant and proud.


    Friends?


    What a joke.


    In the eyes of a main character with fate on their side, there were essentially no such things as friends.


    Either the pretty girls were absorbed into his harem,


    Or the rest were underling sidekicks, there just to chant ¡°666!¡± in admiration.


    So-called ¡°friends¡± were basically just underlings.


    Did Ye Fan have underlings?


    Well¡­ technically, yes.


    But those only appeared in the mid to late parts of the plot.


    Right now, the story hadn¡¯t even reached the beginning arc.


    Where would Ye Fan get underlings from?


    He hadn¡¯t made any meaningful connections or encountered any benefactors yet.


    In the end,


    Ye Fan could only call Lin Xi.


    He called several times in a row


    Before the call finally connected.


    ¡°Ye Fan?¡±


    Inside Zhang Chen¡¯s villa,


    Lin Xi was still wearing that maid outfit.


    There¡¯s only a first time and countless times thereafter.


    No matter how much she resisted at first,


    She had now comforted herself¡ªafter all, it was just a set of clothes.


    No need to make a big deal out of it.


    Having already convinced herself, she resignedly put the outfit on.


    ¡°Lin Xi, um¡­ can I borrow some money?¡±


    Ye Fan practically used up all his strength


    Just to force these words out.


    He was the Child of Destiny¡ªhow proud, how self-important!


    And now he had to ask to borrow money?


    From the goddess he secretly liked, no less?


    That took immense courage and determination.


    ¡°What happened? Did something go wrong?¡±


    Lin Xi honestly hadn¡¯t expected Ye Fan to call her proactively.


    Let alone for the purpose of borrowing money?


    Thinking back on what happened last night, her eyes flashed with a trace of anger and resentment.


    Unfortunately,


    Ye Fan couldn¡¯t see it. Over the phone, he said, ¡°My sister¡¯s in the hospital. I need a sum of money.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry! You¡¯re helping me out in a tight spot¡ªI¡¯ll definitely find a way to pay you back later!¡±


    Who would believe that kind of nonsense?


    But if Ye Fan dared to say it, it meant he was confident he could repay it.


    Don¡¯t ask why.


    It¡¯s that mysterious confidence unique to Children of Destiny.


    In fact, if Zhang Chen hadn¡¯t schemed against him and disrupted his fate,


    Ye Fan really wouldn¡¯t be lacking in money in the future.


    On the phone, Lin Xi asked, ¡°How much do you need?¡±


    ¡°Fifty thou¡ªno, a hundred thousand!¡±


    Ye Fan felt like he was squeezing those words out through clenched teeth.


    It was  humiliating!


    But he had no other choice. He was out of options.


    ¡°A hundred thousand?¡±


    Lin Xi didn¡¯t have much reaction to the amount.


    A hundred thousand wasn¡¯t pocket change for ordinary people.


    But to her, a wealthy heiress, it was nothing.


    Just meant buying two fewer designer bags.


    Ye Fan nodded outside the hospital room. ¡°Yes, a hundred thousand! My sister¡¯s in the ICU now. It costs a ton every day¡­¡±


    ¡°Alright, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll transfer it to you right away.¡±


    Lin Xi had originally harbored many questions.


    Like whether Ye Fan had really been in the lab last night, or whether he had used her in some way¡­


    But in the end, she didn¡¯t ask.


    Ye Fan had said his sister was gravely ill and in the ICU.


    She could only swallow her suspicions for now.


    Ye Fan breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Thank you! I¡¯ll repay you as soon as I can!¡±


    Meanwhile¡ª


    Lin Xi transferred 500,000 yuan to Ye Fan!


    Yes!


    Not a hundred thousand¡ªfive hundred thousand!


    That¡¯s what it means to be a wealthy heiress. Money doesn¡¯t register as a concept.


    Of course, from Lin Xi¡¯s perspective,


    She was saving a life, and she wasn¡¯t short on money, right?


    .1


    She had no idea what kind of trouble this would bring her.


    Neither Ye Fan nor Lin Xi


    Knew that every move they made was under someone¡¯s watch.


    At the hospital, in the director¡¯s office¡ª


    ¡°Young Master, Miss Lin just transferred money to Ye Fan.¡±


    Zhang San walked in through the door.


    ¡°This woman is beyond saving.¡±


    Zhang Chen nearly chuckled and shook his head.


    He waved his hand, signaling Zhang San to continue watching.


    Meanwhile, Xing Lingyun gave Zhang Chen a look and chuckled lightly, asking, ¡°Aren¡¯t you being a bit too ruthless to your own fianc¨¦e?¡±


    ¡°Ruthless?¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled. ¡°Am I?¡±


    What could Xing Lingyun say? This really had nothing to do with her.


    Though right now,


    She was thoroughly enjoying Zhang Chen helping her recover from her injuries.


    As a yaomo (demon),


    What she desired most was a human male¡¯s  (life energy).


    Her injuries were serious. If she had to recover on her own,


    It would take at least several months.


    But the Demon Slayer Division wouldn¡¯t give her that kind of time to lay low and recover.


    Which was why she had been relentlessly hunted down¡ª


    Until she met Zhang Chen.


    And now every night they duo in ¡°Canyon Pinnacle,¡± and she had become completely addicted and reluctant to leave.2


    ¡°You don¡¯t feel anything for your fianc¨¦e at all?¡± S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After finishing a match,


    Xing Lingyun lazily snuggled against Zhang Chen¡¯s chest.


    ¡°Feel something? I suppose I used to.¡±


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t deny it¡ªafter all, Lin Xi¡¯s looks and figure were top-tier.


    Any man would be tempted.


    But Zhang Chen didn¡¯t really like Lin Xi¡¯s personality.


    That was one of the main reasons he remained unmoved.


    While Zhang Chen and Xing Lingyun were happily queuing up for ranked games,


    Over at the Lin family,


    The atmosphere was suffocating and tense.


    ¡°Outrageous!¡±


    Old Master Lin¡¯s face was flushed red with anger.


    Because just moments ago,


    He had found out what his granddaughter had done.


    All of Lin Xi¡¯s bank cards were issued by the family.


    Every transaction could be tracked.


    Normally, no one would care if she spent 500,000 yuan.


    But at this critical moment!


    The news had been delivered to Old Master Lin almost instantly.


    ¡°Uncle Lin, maybe Xiao Xi had her reasons for doing this.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang sighed. She knew that any explanation now would be weak and pointless.


    Old Master Lin was furious¡ªangry and disappointed.


    He laughed bitterly. ¡°Reasons? Even if there  reasons, does it matter now?¡±


    ¡°Forget those two useless brats. But if the other shareholders find out, it¡¯s no big deal.¡±


    ¡°But if  hear about this, how do we explain it?¡±


    Xia Yanshuang knew exactly what the real issue was.


    She understood why Old Master Lin was reacting so strongly.


    They had worked so hard


    To win just five days of breathing room.


    And now Lin Xi had gone and stabbed them in the back.


    Sure enough,


    Just as she finished speaking,


    The phone rang.


    ¡°Director Wei.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang picked up the call and spoke first.


    ¡°Ms. Xia, you should already know what¡¯s happened, right?¡±


    The voice on the other end belonged to Director Wei, head of the Jiangdong branch of the Demon Slayer Division.


    Xia Yanshuang felt helpless. She wanted to deny it.


    But she knew she couldn¡¯t. Doing so would only make things worse for the Lin family.


    So she admitted it: ¡°We just found out.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m giving face to Young Master Zhang, but I hope your Lin family knows this is your last chance.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for the warning, Director Wei.¡±


    ¡°Remember¡ª


    The time your Lin family has left is running out.¡±


    Some words


    Didn¡¯t need to be said too directly.


    Director Wei hung up the call.


    He didn¡¯t care what the Lin family thought¡ª


    He was only doing this out of respect for Zhang Chen.


    At the Jiangdong Demon Slayer Division headquarters¡ª


    After hanging up, Director Wei called Zhang Chen.


    Back at the hospital,


    Zhang Chen was comfortably lounging in the spacious director¡¯s office chair,


    Eyes closed, as he answered the phone.


    He listened to the general situation.


    The message was clear:


    If five days passed and the Lin family couldn¡¯t prove Lin Xi¡¯s innocence,


    Or if they couldn¡¯t prove Ye Fan had nothing to do with the incident,


    Then even if Zhang Chen tried to plead for them,


    The Division would still take Lin Xi in for interrogation.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Wei. I¡¯ve already done my best by giving the Lin family five days.


    After that, do what you must¡ªno need to mind me.¡±


    Zhang Chen smiled, then frowned slightly.


    He was still on the phone,


    When he almost gasped out loud.


    Opening his eyes, he saw Xing Lingyun giving him a sultry side-eye.


    Fine, then.


    She was just trying out that Abyssal Maw duo queue he suggested earlier on a whim.3


    Chapter 4 of the day.


    Footnotes:


    ¾ÈÈËÒ»ÃüʤÔìÆß¼¶¸¡ÍÀ (ji¨´ r¨¦n y¨© m¨¬ng sh¨¨ng z¨¤o q¨© j¨ª f¨² t¨²) ¨C A Buddhist saying meaning . It emphasizes the value of saving a life as a supreme act of virtue.Ï¿¹ÈÖ®áÛ (xi¨¢ g¨³ zh¨© di¨¡n) ¨C Literally , it refers to a high-level, invitation-only server for elite League of Legends players in China. Often used in novels to depict intense or competitive gameplay.ÉîÔ¨¾Þ¿Ú (sh¨¥n yu¨¡n j¨´ k¨¯u) ¨C ¡°Abyssal Maw,¡± likely a play on a League of Legends champion (e.g., or ) used to humorously describe their duo combo in ranked matches with suggestive overtones.

 Chapter 40 - Ye Fan? I don’t know him well. Just handle things officially.

    Chapter 40: Ye Fan? I don¡¯t know him well. Just handle things officially.


    Inside the hospital.


    Ye Fan finished paying off the outstanding medical bills.


    He let out a slight sigh of relief.


    Then he frowned.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    As the so-called ,


    He undeniably had an extraordinary sense of intuition.


    Ye Fan felt like someone was watching him.


    But when he looked around, he saw nothing suspicious.


    ¡°Am I just being paranoid?¡±


    The feeling was intense, yet he couldn¡¯t locate its source.


    His heart was uneasy.


    Normally, with the dumb luck and intuition of a ,


    He¡¯d immediately notice someone tailing him.


    Don¡¯t ask why.


    That¡¯s just how unreasonable a Child of Destiny is.


    But right now¡ª


    With Ye Yiyi in the ICU, Ye Fan was riddled with guilt and remorse.


    Exhausted, he didn¡¯t press the matter further.


    Unbeknownst to him¡ª


    The very moment he sensed something,


    The person monitoring him nearly broke into a cold sweat.


    ¡°Master was right. This guy is weird as hell!¡±


    Zhang San frowned.


    Someone else nearby gave him a subtle nod.


    Zhang San recognized the man¡ª


    Someone his young master had mentioned before.


    ¡°Zhanmosi? Why have I never heard of that department before?¡±


    Of course, Zhang San wouldn¡¯t dig too deep. He knew well what questions should be asked¡­


    And what things he shouldn¡¯t meddle with.


    Ye Yiyi¡¯s condition was still deteriorating.


    Even with the best hospital in Jiangdong City,


    And the top domestic specialists and medical treatments,


    Nothing could slow it down.


    Ye Fan saw it all and took it to heart.


    ¡°What the hell should I do?¡±


    He wanted to roar in fury,


    To curse the heavens for being blind.


    Losing both parents was bad enough¡ª


    Now they wanted to take away his only remaining family?


    ¡°That medicine definitely had something wrong with it!¡±


    ¡°I need to find Lin Xi!¡±


    Ye Fan kept repeating this to himself¡ª


    But then violently shook his head.


    ¡°No. I can¡¯t go to her!¡±


    ¡°I stole the medicine. If Lin Xi finds out, she¡¯ll think I¡¯m a despicable lowlife!¡±


    ¡°Absolutely not. I must not let Lin Xi know about this!¡±


    At that very moment¡ª


    He had no idea his mutterings were all being captured clearly by surveillance.


    In the hospital director¡¯s office,


    Zhang Chen sat watching on a tablet¡ª


    Seeing Ye Fan pacing anxiously.


    He couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    ¡°Still simping at a time like this? And he¡¯s worried about what Lin Xi thinks of him?¡±


    Zhang Chen sneered.


    He never used to think much of this  talk.


    But after facing him in person¡ª


    He finally understood how insufferable one could be.


    Arrogant, delusionally confident, unreasonable, selfish.


    And most of all, a simp.


    Zhang Chen shook his head. ¡°Without the protection of plot armor, he¡¯s nothing.¡±


    ¡°His sister¡¯s dying and instead of saving her, he¡¯s worried about the opinion of a girl he likes.¡±


    Zhang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look down on Ye Fan.


    People like him might appear righteous and loyal,


    But in truth, they were heartless and disloyal.


    A so-called gentleman on the outside¡ª


    But inside, dark and despicable.


    ¡°When I was working on the manga¡¯s character setup, I didn¡¯t think this far ahead.¡±


    Zhang Chen didn¡¯t know whether it was because of his transmigration,


    Or just a difference in perspective.


    Either way¡ª


    If Ye Fan had truly been a good person, Zhang Chen would still have killed him,


    But maybe with a twinge of guilt. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now, seeing Ye Fan¡¯s true nature¡ª


    There was no guilt left.


    Meanwhile, back in Jiangdong¡ª


    Maybe because the Lin family and the Zhanmosi had stepped in to suppress public opinion,


    News of the lab explosion and fire never reached the internet.


    A few passersby or nearby residents had shared posts about it,


    But none gained traction.


    Soon, it was all forgotten.


    One day later.


    The lab¡¯s surveillance data had mostly been recovered.


    Zhanmosi was the first to be notified.


    And then¡ª


    They saw the footage.


    Ye Fan!


    hough the footage only showed a few backs and profiles¡ª


    And the video was a bit distorted¡ª


    Director Wei from Zhanmosi immediately recognized him!


    ¡°That brat again!¡±


    Director Wei was furious but laughed in disbelief.


    He was under immense pressure right now.


    Zhanmosi¡¯s headquarters had issued a strict order: investigate to the very end!


    No matter who was involved, someone must pay the price!


    ¡°Ye Fan, Lin Xi¡­ this is going to be troublesome.¡±


    Director Wei replayed the footage of those silhouettes over and over,


    Caught in a dilemma.


    He had already ordered an investigation into Ye Fan.


    Everything else about him seemed normal.


    What troubled him¡ª


    Was Ye Fan¡¯s connection to Lin Xi.


    If that were all, it wouldn¡¯t be such a headache.


    But the problem was¡ª


    Who  Lin Xi?


    Being the Lin family heiress wasn¡¯t the issue.


    With this kind of scandal, not just Lin Xi, even the entire Lin family would be in serious trouble.


    The real problem¡ª


    ¡°Brother Zhang, the surveillance data from the lab has been recovered.¡±


    Director Wei directly called Zhang Chen.


    Since Lin Xi was, nominally, Zhang Chen¡¯s fianc¨¦e,


    He had to show some courtesy.


    On the other side¡ª


    Zhang Chen saw the incoming call and immediately guessed the reason.


    Sure enough, when he picked up, it was just as he¡¯d thought.


    ¡°Ye Fan?¡±


    ¡°Haha, Brother Zhang, you¡¯re as sharp as ever. That¡¯s right, it¡¯s Ye Fan!¡±


    ¡°No need to worry, Brother Wei. I¡¯m not close to him.¡±


    Zhang Chen replied blandly.


    But that one line¡ª


    Made it impossible for Director Wei to take direct action.


    So he tested the waters, ¡°What about Miss Lin?¡±


    ¡°Lin Xi? If you¡¯ve got something to say, just say it, Brother Wei.¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll be frank. According to our investigation, Miss Lin and Ye Fan had quite a bit of contact, and it was through her that Ye Fan accessed the lab. So¡­¡±


    Zhang Chen immediately understood what Director Wei meant.


    He chuckled and said, ¡°I get it. Just handle things officially¡ªI won¡¯t make things difficult for you.¡±


    Respect goes both ways.


    Director Wei, as the head of operations in Jiangdong,


    Naturally understood Zhang Chen was just being polite.


    He didn¡¯t take it seriously.


    So without hesitation, he said:


    ¡°This is still just a preliminary investigation. Whether Miss Lin was involved remains to be seen. Brother Zhang, if possible, could you help keep her in Jiangdong for now?¡±


    ¡°House arrest?¡±


    ¡°Brother Zhang, you jest.¡±


    But that was exactly what he meant.


    Director Wei was giving Zhang Chen plenty of face.


    If it were anyone else¡ª


    Even Lin Youwei or Lin Shoucheng, the second generation of the Lin family¡ª


    He would have arrested them outright.


    But Lin Xi required some finesse.


    ¡°No problem. Consider it done.¡±


    Zhang Chen agreed.


    After hanging up,


    He immediately messaged Xia Yanshuang.


    The content was simple:


    ¡°The promise I made to you¡ªit¡¯s void now.¡±


    Footnotes:


    ÆøÔËÖ®×Ó (q¨¬ y¨´n zh¨© z¨«) ¨C ¡°Child of Destiny¡± or ¡°Son of Fortune.¡± A common trope in Chinese web novels, referring to the main character blessed by fate, luck, or heaven¡¯s will. These characters often have unbelievable luck, power growth, and plot armor.Ìò¹· (ti¨£n g¨¯u) ¨C Literally ¡°licking dog,¡± a slang term for someone who fawns over someone they like, often to the point of losing self-respect. Closest English equivalents are ¡°simp¡± or ¡°doormat.¡±Õ¶Ä§Ë¾ (zh¨£n m¨® s¨©) ¨C Literally ¡°Demon Slaying Division¡± or ¡°Bureau for Slaying Demons.¡± Likely a government or secret organization dealing with supernatural matters.¹«Ê¹«°ì (g¨­ng sh¨¬ g¨­ng b¨¤n) ¨C ¡°Handle business impartially,¡± meaning to handle affairs strictly according to official duties, without personal bias.ßõßõ (z¨¦ z¨¦) ¨C Onomatopoeia expressing disdain, surprise, or disapproval. Similar to clicking one¡¯s tongue or saying ¡°tsk tsk.¡±

 Chapter 41 - A Child of Destiny? Better Off Dead for Peace of Mind

    Chapter 41 ¨C A Child of Destiny? Better Off Dead for Peace of Mind


    Reneging on one¡¯s word?


    Isn¡¯t that perfectly normal?


    In this kind of situation, wouldn¡¯t any reasonable person go back on their word? That¡¯s clearly the most sensible choice.


    Zhang Chen sent off the message.


    He felt no psychological burden whatsoever.


    So what if Xia Yanshuang had paid a price?


    Using someone up and then turning your back on them¡ªthat¡¯s basic villain protocol.


    After all, he was a villain!


    He wasn¡¯t some  (ÆøÔËÖ®×Ó)^1 kind of idiot who clung to pride and suffered for it.


    ¡°Though it¡¯s a bit of a shame, there¡¯ll be plenty of women in the future. She¡¯s not irreplaceable.¡±


    Zhang Chen really didn¡¯t have strong feelings for Lin Xi.


    Sure, she was beautiful, and her figure was fantastic.


    Especially this morning, when he¡¯d forced her to put on that maid outfit at home¡­


    That really was something else.


    But what a pity.


    Zhang Chen shook his head.


    ¡°Compared to taking out Ye Fan, women just aren¡¯t important.¡±


    If she were a  (ÆøÔË֮Ů)^2 or something like that, maybe he¡¯d feel a bit more tender.


    But unfortunately¡ª


    Lin Xi was nothing more than a supporting female character.


    ¡°Ye Fan, oh Ye Fan¡­ one side is your only family, the other is the unattainable goddess you love. If it were you, what would you choose?¡±


    Zhang Chen was growing increasingly excited.


    The grand trap he had carefully set was finally taking shape.


    Soon, Ye Fan would be completely ensnared.


    And in the end¡ª


    He would be erased.


    ¡°People like the Child of Destiny¡ªonly when they¡¯re dead can I sleep soundly.¡±


    Lin Family Residence.


    If the Demon-Slaying Division could get their hands on surveillance footage¡ª


    Naturally, so could the Lin family.


    Although they got it about half an hour later¡ª


    It was still enough to allow the Lin family to view partial footage of last night¡¯s lab incident.


    ¡°It really was that brat!¡±


    Old Master Lin was seething with rage.


    He¡¯d been trying to comfort himself¡ª


    Maybe it was just a coincidence.


    That this incident had nothing to do with their Lin family.


    Maybe it was some hidden enemy targeting them from the shadows.


    After all, very few people in the Lin family knew the sensitive details.


    Only Old Master Lin and Xia Yanshuang were aware of the truth.


    And the Demon-Slaying Division had no shortage of enemies.


    But now¡ª


    After watching the recovered footage, Old Master Lin was so overwhelmed with fury that he had a stroke and collapsed on the spot.


    At this moment¡ª


    Almost all the Lin family members with company shares or close blood ties had gathered at the villa.


    Even though they didn¡¯t know how far-reaching last night¡¯s incident would be¡ª


    Just the financial loss alone was enough to leave them reeling.


    Now, seeing the old man pass out from rage¡ª


    There was both shock and¡­ cold smirks.


    ¡°Hmph! That old fool, always playing favorites!¡±


    ¡°Best if he just drops dead. Then we can finally redistribute the shares he¡¯s been hoarding!¡±


    Everyone had their own selfish agenda.


    Ignorance truly blinded them to the gravity of the situation.


    ¡°President Xia, the old man clearly can¡¯t handle things anymore. You¡¯d best say something.¡±


    Someone finally broke the silence.


    It was Lin Youwei.


    By seniority, Xia Yanshuang was technically his sister-in-law.


    But clearly, he didn¡¯t treat her with even a shred of respect.


    ¡°Yeah, if you don¡¯t give us a proper answer, we¡¯re not leaving!¡±


    Another voice chimed in¡ª


    Another Lin family member, a nephew of Old Master Lin, from another branch of the family.


    ¡°This whole mess! How much did the company lose? We demand an explanation!¡±


    A minor shareholder was righteously indignant.


    At that moment¡ª


    Xia Yanshuang felt powerless.


    She didn¡¯t care about the Lin family scheming against her, nor did she care about the company shareholders¡ª


    Just moments ago¡ª


    She had received a message from Zhang Chen.


    ¡°Shut up!¡±


    That roar¡ª


    Instantly silenced the chaotic room.


    Whether it was Lin Youwei, the other Lin relatives, or the shareholders¡ª


    All were stunned.


    It was the first time they¡¯d ever seen Xia Yanshuang explode like that.


    Lin Shoucheng, relying on his seniority, frowned and said, ¡°Xia Yanshuang, are you trying to protect your daughter?¡±


    With someone speaking up first, the others felt emboldened.


    But Xia Yanshuang didn¡¯t give them a chance.


    She swept a cold glance across the room¡ª


    Then threw down one line before walking out.


    ¡°If you want to destroy the Lin family and the company, then by all means, keep making trouble.¡±


    Everyone looked at each other, dumbfounded¡ª


    Watching her leave.


    Truth be told, they were intimidated.


    Once she was gone¡ª


    Lin Youwei cursed under his breath, ¡°She really thinks she¡¯s someone important? If it weren¡¯t for the old man¡¯s favoritism, if not for our respect for my elder brother¡ª!¡±


    ¡°Third Brother, go get Lin Xi back! And have someone look into this Ye Fan guy!¡±


    ¡­


    Internal strife wracked the Lin family.


    Old Master Lin had collapsed from fury.


    Xia Yanshuang was fighting alone.


    She had also seen the recovered surveillance footage.


    Several scenes showed a suspicious figure lurking around¡ª


    Even without a clear shot of the face¡ª


    Xia Yanshuang had a strong hunch that it was Ye Fan.


    ¡°Xiao Xi¡­ do you even know what you¡¯re doing?¡±


    Right now, the Lin family was faced with¡ª


    No!


    It was Xia Yanshuang herself who was faced with only one option:


    Find a way to get Lin Xi out of here!


    Didn¡¯t matter where they went¡ªso long as she could keep her daughter alive.


    But sadly¡ª


    ¡°Ms. Xia.¡±


    Just as Xia Yanshuang left the Lin family villa¡ª


    A car pulled up in front of her.


    A man stepped out.


    Polite, yet extremely procedural.


    ¡°We hope that you and your daughter do not leave Jiangdong City for the time being.¡±


    Xia Yanshuang¡¯s face changed.


    ¡°What gives you the right to say that?!¡±


    The man didn¡¯t look surprised.


    He calmly pulled out an ID.


    ¡°We have the authority, Ms. Xia. You should understand.¡±


    The ID was from the Bureau of Emergency Management.


    On the surface, it looked just like any ordinary agency credential¡ª


    But the power it carried¡ª


    Far exceeded that of the regular police.


    They had full autonomy to act without waiting for formal procedures.


    Did Xia Yanshuang not understand that?


    Even if she hadn¡¯t before¡ª


    Now she did.


    ¡°We sincerely hope you¡¯ll cooperate. Otherwise, we¡¯ll have to enforce this.¡±


    With that, the man drove off.


    And Xia Yanshuang realized¡ª


    Even her last route had been sealed off.


    Unless¡ª


    Someone stepped in to help.


    But who?


    Only one face floated into her mind¡ª


    Zhang Chen.


    In all of Jiangdong City, if there was anyone with the power to forcefully protect Lin Xi¡ª


    It was Zhang Chen.


    But when she remembered what he had done to her¡­ how he had gone back on his word¡ª


    Xia Yanshuang was furious.


    In the end, she gritted her teeth¡ª


    And drove toward Zhang Chen¡¯s residence.


    Whether she could persuade him to help again or not¡ª


    She had to try!


    Because this was her final chance.


    ¡­


    Ye Fan was agitated. Restless.


    He¡¯d been in the hospital all day.


    And he felt like he was going insane.


    Even though the medical expenses were temporarily covered, his sister¡¯s condition hadn¡¯t improved in the slightest.


    He was even starting to lose faith in the hospital.


    He was already considering whether to take his sister and leave¡ª


    And try something else!


    But he couldn¡¯t decide.


    Taking Ye Yiyi out of the hospital would mean cutting off their last hope.


    He just couldn¡¯t make that call.


    And in that moment¡ª


    Ye Fan met someone.


    Someone who gave him a sudden glimmer of hope! S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As if he had seen the light at the end of the tunnel.


    Footnotes:


    ÆøÔËÖ®×Ó (q¨¬ y¨´n zh¨© z¨«) ¨C ¡°Child of Destiny¡± or ¡°Heaven¡¯s Chosen One.¡± A common trope in xianxia/cultivation novels referring to protagonists blessed by fate, who often survive impossible odds and attract powerful allies, treasures, and opportunities.ÆøÔË֮Ů (q¨¬ y¨´n zh¨© n¨·) ¨C ¡°Daughter of Destiny.¡± Similar to the above, but used for female characters who play a central, fated role in the narrative.

 Chapter 42 - You Want to Save Your Sister, Ye Fan? Then Kill the Goddess You Like First

    Chapter 42 ¨C You Want to Save Your Sister, Ye Fan? Then Kill the Goddess You Like First


    ¡°Want your sister to live? Then shut up.¡±


    A low, hoarse voice. The tone was icy and cold.


    Ye Fan was on the subway, heading home.


    He¡¯d only planned to go back, take a shower, and change clothes.


    Who would¡¯ve thought someone would sit right next to him on the train?


    And even more shocking¡ª


    Judging from that person¡¯s tone and words¡ª


    They knew who he was!


    ¡°Who the hell are you? How do you know¡ª¡±


    A glint of cold light flashed in Ye Fan¡¯s eyes!


    Right now, he was in a foul mood and full of pent-up rage.


    Just as he was about to explode¡ª


    That person suddenly stood up and swiftly got off the train with the crowd.


    ¡°Wait¡ª!¡±


    Ye Fan was startled.


    He tried to give chase, only to find that person had already vanished into the throng.


    ¡°Damn it! Who the hell was that?!¡±


    Ye Fan bolted out of the subway car, but it was no use. The person was nowhere to be seen.


    There were too many people in the station. Even with his Chosen One¡¯s vision, it was a chaotic blur.


    A normal person would¡¯ve given up by now.


    But a Chosen One was a Chosen One.


    Ye Fan actually managed to spot that figure again in the crowd!


    ¡°There¡¯s no way I¡¯m letting you get away without some answers!¡±


    Luck?


    Or fate?


    Ye Fan gave chase¡ªhe even managed to shake off the agents secretly tailing him.


    In the blink of an eye¡ª


    The two Demon-Slaying Bureau operatives who had been following Ye Fan looked at each other in dismay.


    ¡°We lost him?¡±


    ¡°Hurry, report to Director Wei. Tell him we lost the target!¡±


    ¡°Damn it! Is that kid a rat? Blinked and he was gone!¡±


    One of them cursed angrily. The other just shook his head.


    Soon after¡ª


    Director Wei received the report, and also learned that a mysterious figure had made contact with Ye Fan.


    They had already been investigating whether Ye Fan had accomplices.


    Now, looking at the situation¡ª


    Well damn!


    Zhang Chen had hit the nail on the head!


    In truth¡ª


    The one who had secretly approached Ye Fan in the subway car was none other than Zhang Chen himself!


    No one would¡¯ve guessed¡ª


    That Zhang Chen would come find Ye Fan¡ªand in such a mysterious way.


    At that moment¡ª


    Somewhere in the subway station¡ª


    Zhang Chen was casually strolling toward the exit.


    ¡°Quite obedient, huh.¡±


    He knew Ye Fan was tailing him¡ªafter all, he¡¯d baited him on purpose.


    It was easy to manipulate people¡¯s curiosity and desire for answers, especially for someone pulling the strings behind the scenes.


    ¡°These lottery items from the system really come in handy.¡±


    Why was Zhang Chen so confident that no one would uncover his identity?


    Simple.


    The Lin family had given him a billion yuan, and when he had nothing better to do, he spun the lottery.


    And sure enough, he scored some useful items.


    For example¡ª


    Paper Puppets!


    That¡¯s right!


    The current Zhang Chen wasn¡¯t his real self. He was controlling a paper puppet remotely.


    It was a technique akin to ¡°scattering beans to form soldiers¡± from cultivation novels.


    Of course, this was the  dimension¡ªstill a ways off from full-fledged cultivation.


    But his system really did provide him with such handy tools.


    ¡°Too bad this thing¡¯s only good for disguises. Can¡¯t really do anything else.¡±


    Right now, Zhang Chen was still in the hospital¡¯s director office.


    Yet through the system, he was controlling the paper puppet remotely.


    And this paper puppet could take on any appearance.


    Just like in a character creation game¡ªyou could make it look however you wanted.


    Leaving the subway station¡ª


    Zhang Chen¡¯s paper puppet hailed a cab and left.


    Ye Fan chased after him.


    Seeing the taxi pull away, he immediately flagged down another one!


    ¡°Follow that car ahead!¡±


    Ye Fan jumped in and barked the order, face tense.


    After all, this was about his sister¡¯s life¡ªhe had to get to the bottom of it.


    ¡°Hey man, I usually drive safe and slow.¡±


    The taxi driver looked hesitant¡ªthen suddenly grinned and said, ¡°All depends on the fare!¡±


    Without hesitation, Ye Fan whipped out a 100-yuan note.


    ¡°Just catch up! I¡¯ll pay more if it¡¯s not enough!¡±


    ¡°You got it! Buckle up!¡±


    And credit where it¡¯s due¡ªthis driver had skills.


    Zipping between cars and overtaking with ease, he drove fast yet steady!


    They managed to stay right behind the first taxi the whole time.


    Ye Fan finally let out a sigh of relief.


    More than half an hour later¡ª


    He saw the car ahead stop in front of an office building.


    The man from the subway got out and walked straight in.


    ¡°Young master, the kid went in.¡±


    The taxi driver who¡¯d just shown off his skills wasn¡¯t some random guy.


    He was one of Zhang Chen¡¯s men. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His mission: make sure Ye Fan could follow the trail to where they wanted him to go.


    Meanwhile¡ª


    Zhang Chen¡¯s paper puppet entered the office building, which housed dozens of companies and business offices.


    He took the elevator up.


    Ye Fan quickly caught up and forced his way into the elevator just as the doors were closing.


    ¡°Who the hell are you?!¡±


    Inside the elevator, there were only two people: Zhang Chen¡¯s paper puppet and Ye Fan.


    No, to be precise¡ª


    Ye Fan was alone. In the eyes of others, the puppet appeared to be a middle-aged man in his forties.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s paper puppet remained silent, as if he hadn¡¯t heard him.


    That sparked a flash of anger in Ye Fan¡¯s eyes!


    Chosen Ones were often hot-tempered.


    They thought the world should revolve around them.


    ¡°What did you mean by what you said on the subway?! Tell me!¡±


    Ye Fan¡¯s voice brimmed with fury¡ªhe looked like he was about to explode.


    And right then¡ª


    Zhang Chen, through the puppet, calmly spoke: ¡°Kill Lin Xi.¡±


    Ye Fan couldn¡¯t believe his ears.


    He instinctively blurted out: ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡±


    Just then¡ª


    ¡ªthe elevator reached its floor.


    Zhang Chen¡¯s puppet stepped out and entered an import-export company.


    The receptionist saw him and quickly stood up.


    ¡°President Wang.¡±


    Ye Fan followed Zhang Chen into one of the offices.


    Now that they were alone¡ª


    He gritted his teeth and growled, ¡°Who the hell are you?!¡±


    ¡°Who I am doesn¡¯t matter. What matters is whether or not your sister can be saved.¡±


    Ye Fan was momentarily speechless. Then he flew into a rage: ¡°Tell me how to save her!¡±


    ¡°Kill Lin Xi.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡±


    Kill Lin Xi? She was the goddess Ye Fan had secretly admired for ages.


    There was no way he could lay a hand on her.


    And that¡¯s the thing about Chosen Ones¡ªthey were selfish.


    If it were Zhang Chen¡ª


    Faced with a choice between the only family he had left and a crush?


    He¡¯d choose family without hesitation.


    A crush wasn¡¯t even his real girlfriend. Just someone he liked from afar¡ªbasically a stranger.


    How could that compare to one¡¯s own flesh and blood?


    Zhang Chen smirked, his gaze filled with contempt. It was almost like he was mocking him.


    He said nothing. Just calmly watched Ye Fan.


    Watched him wrestle with himself. Watched him torn in two.


    Zhang Chen thought with a silent click of the tongue.


    Finally¡ª


    It looked like Ye Fan made up his mind!


    He raised his head and said, word for word: ¡°Give me a reason! Why do you want Lin Xi dead?¡±


    ¡°And! If I agree¡ªhow can you prove you can save my sister?!¡±


    Well now, he¡¯s not completely stupid.


    Still just overthinking it.


    Footnotes:


    ÆøÔËÖ®×Ó (q¨¬ y¨´n zh¨© z¨«) ¨C .A trope in xianxia and modern-fantasy stories, referring to a character who is ¡°favored by the heavens¡±¡ªeverything tends to go their way, and they often have protagonists¡¯ auras, luck, or destiny-altering plot armor.Èö¶¹³É±ø (s¨£ d¨°u ch¨¦ng b¨©ng) ¨C .A mythical Daoist technique said to animate inanimate objects into an army. Often used in cultivation or magic-themed stories to refer to summoning puppets, soldiers, or golems from seemingly ordinary items.ÀÏÈËÍ· (l¨£o r¨¦n t¨®u) ¨C , slang for the portrait of Mao Zedong on Chinese RMB banknotes, usually referring to a 100-yuan note.