ã€ŠSigning In At The Civil Affairs Bureau, I Was Rewarded With A Gorgeous Wifeã€‹


 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Paying for Her Willfulness

    Civil Affairs Bureau entrance.

    Song Yun wore a suit and dress shoes, holding a bouquet of flowers in his hands.

    Today he was going to marry his girlfriend of three years. Reflecting on these years and all the difficulties her parents had put him through, he felt fortunate that he hadn''t let go of this rtionship.

    A Volkswagen stopped beside him, and two men and two women got out¡ªit was his girlfriend''s family, the Su family.

    He approached, excitedly greeting his future inws, and handed the flowers to Su Luting.

    "You look beautiful today."

    "Thank you."

    Speaking of his girlfriend Su Luting, she was a stunning presence on campus during their university days, not only highly attractive but also of good conduct.

    In their three-year rtionship, they had only progressed as far as holding hands and kissing, saving the more significant steps for after their wedding night. Facing such an innocent girl, Song Yun felt as though he had struck gold.

    "Mom and Dad, Ting Ting and I will go in to register our marriage first. You and my brother can wait at the nearby caf¨¦ for a moment."

    Just when Song Yun was about to lead Su Luting into the Civil Affairs Bureau, his girlfriend''s mother, Zhao Junxia, stopped them.

    "Hold on! I have something to say!"

    Zhao Junxia looked at the two, her expression gradually turning sour.

    "Song Yun, let me be frank with you, if you want to marry my daughter, add another two hundred thousand to the dowry. Otherwise, go get that certificate yourself."

    Zhao Junxia thought herst-minute interference was extremely clever; at this critical moment, she was sure that the young pup Song Yun would bepletely under her control!

    Su Luting hung her head silently upon hearing her mother''s words, clearly already aware of the n.

    Upon hearing Zhao Junxia''s statement, Song Yun was stunned.

    Am I hearing things??? To register the marriage, I need to add another two hundred thousand??? Fucking insane!

    "Mom..."

    "Stop there, you''re not husband and wife until you''ve registered. Just call me Auntie."

    "Alright, Auntie Zhao, haven''t I already paid a dowry of one hundred and eighty-eight thousand? Why should I have to pay more?" Song Yun asked, his face darkening.

    Zhao Junxia nced scornfully at Song Yun and snorted, "The previous one hundred and eighty-eight thousand can only be considered engagement money. To marry my daughter, cough up another two hundred thousand! Otherwise... go back to where you came from!"

    With that, Zhao Junxia patted Su Luting''s shoulder as if pitching a product, saying, "My daughter is the most beautiful teacher at a prestigious school. There''s no shortage of men chasing after her. For her to stoop to marrying you, consider it the fortune your ancestors umted over eight generations! Surely you can''tck a mere two hundred thousand, can you?"

    Of course, Zhao Junxia had more to say that she kept to herself.

    Her son had reached marriageable age, so she and her husband had discussed selling their smaller house to buy a bigger one, and the difference in price happened to be exactly two hundred thousand.

    Song Yun looked at his future mother-inw, feeling his gums prickle with irritation.

    "Two years ago when Uncle was diagnosed with a tumor and needed surgery, you said you had no money, and I contributed one hundred and thirty thousand for the emergency. One year ago, you said my brother-inw couldn''t afford school fees, and I spent another fifty thousand for his tuition. Now you''re insatiable and want another two hundred thousand? Isn''t that a bit excessive?"

    "What are you talking about! When that happened, I never asked you for money. It was you who willingly offered!" Zhao Junxia said, her face quickly showing displeasure when Song Yun mentioned the money.

    "Indeed, that money was spent on the Su family."

    "Did I ever force you? If you''re unwilling, then don''t spend it!"

    Zhao Junxia''s words and her daughter''s silence frustrated Song Yun.

    Originally, it was Su Luting who begged him to help the Su family through tough times. Now, at this crucial moment, it seemed as if he was asking for it.

    Song Yun had seen shameless people before, but none as shameless as this!

    Looking at his girlfriend''s family, Song Yun sighed with a wry smile, "I believe I''ve done all I could for the Su family. Now you are turning against me. Let me tell you the truth, there is no money, not a single penny!"

    "What''s the point of marrying a wife when you don''t have money? You''re just wasting everyone''s time." Zhao Junxia gave Song Yun a disdainful nce.

    "Heh, I guess I finally understand what a shrew is, and it seems you are one of them."

    "You you you..."

    Zhao Junxia''s face turned red, but she couldn''te up with a retort.

    Because she was indeed such a person.

    Song Yun took Su Luting''s hand, gazing into her eyes he asked seriously, "Ting Ting, are you willing to get a marriage license with me?"

    Seeing the expectation in Song Yun''s eyes, Su Luting couldn''t hold back her tears any longer.

    "Song Yun, just consider it indulging my whims for thest time, really, I promise you, it''s really thest time!"

    Hearing this, Song Yun shook his head and let go of her hand.

    Once again, and again, she needed his help, and then she would need his money. When would there be an end to this?

    Meanwhile, Zhao Junxia pressed him further, "Song Yun, love needs bread to sustain it. If you have money, you can get the license today, and I, as a mother, will bless you. If you don''t have money, then wait until you do."

    "Huh, got it."

    "Alright then, you''d better hurry up and gather the money. Our Ting Ting is very much in demand."

    "Whatever, let Su Luting marry whoever she wants to; it''s none of my business anymore," Song Yun said with a cold face.

    The old him had hoped to have a happy little family, but Su Luting''s family was like a ck hole, never satisfied no matter how much money he gave. This time it was two hundred thousand, what about when her little brother got married? Would they then demand three hundred thousand, four hundred thousand from him?

    Various factors had led to Song Yun''s utter disappointment with the Su family.

    "Ding, congrattions to the host for sessfully rejecting the ungrateful family. The sign-in system is now officially activated!"

    "Ding, the system has been activated. Current location detected: Civil Affairs Bureau of Xinhua District, Magic Capital. Host, would you like to sign in?"

    Hearing the mechanical voice in his mind, Song Yun was slightly taken aback.

    "Sign-in system?"

    As an avid bookworm for many years, he certainly understood what that was.

    How many protagonists in novels became peak performers in life thanks to the ''golden finger'' of a system?

    Now that he had been chosen, did he even need to care about this tricky and mean family?

    To hell with them, I''ll be someone beyond their reach in the future!

    "Begin sign-in!"

    As his thoughts moved, the system''s voice responded instantly.

    "Ding, sign-inplete. Sign-in location: Civil Affairs Bureau of Xinhua District, Magic Capital!"

    "Ding, as it is the host''s first sign-in, a ten-star reward has been activated!"

    "Ding, reward: the top beauty of Magic Capital, Ye Qingqing, to marry the host!"

    "Ye Qingqing?"

    This familiar name slowly unlocked in his mind.

    When he was a child, there was a little girl next door, a childhood sweetheart, who had the same name.

    Back then, the kids liked to y house; he yed the father, and Ye Qingqing yed the mother, as they led a crowd of children running wildly around the yard.

    However,ter on due to his father''s job, Song Yun''s family moved away from thepound, and the two lost contact.

    And now, the top beauty being rewarded today was also named Ye Qingqing.

    Wasn''t this coincidence a bit too much?

 Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Marrying in a Lamborghini!

    Just as Song Yun was engrossed in the signing-in system, his girlfriend''s family widened their eyes in disbelief, staring at him.

    Especially Su Luting.

    Her eyes, red with tears, she walked up to Song Yun, buried her head in his chest, and sobbed softly, "We''ve been together for three years, and you''re actually willing to give up our rtionship over a mere two hundred thousand yuan!"

    In fact, Su Luting still liked Song Yun, she just couldn''t rebut her mother.

    For her, her father, younger brother, and mother were the most important family members, and she was willing to do anything for her family.

    Seeing Su Luting so agitated, Song Yun helplessly broke free from her grasp and said, "Have I spent a small sum on you over the years? Sister, I only graduated three years ago, I really don''t have a penny left, let alone two hundred thousand, I can''t even pull together twenty thousand. Let''s break up!"

    Today''s events also served as a catalyst for Song Yun to make up his mind.

    What should be cut off and isn''t will inevitably lead to chaos.

    Seeing Song Yun so determined to break up, Su Luting''s heart also panicked.

    And after Zhao Junxia got over her shock, she quickly walked to Su Luting''s side.

    "Ting Ting, it''s fine not to have such a scumbag. Look at his poor appearance, he can''t even afford two hundred thousand. What good life could you have if you married him? Listen to mom, I will introduce you to a few rich and talented young men!"

    "Yeah, I saw on the inte that men who are unwilling to spend money on women are losers. Isn''t it just about spending some money for our dad''s treatment? He acts like a great benefactor, it just pisses me off!"

    Her younger brother, Su Jun, alsoforted her on the side.

    Hearing her mother and brother, her emotions gradually calmed down.

    She knew Song Yun was angry now, but after a few days to cool down, he mighte back to make up with her.

    After all, it was impossible for a three-year rtionship to end over a mere two hundred thousand yuan!

    Just as the family was getting ready to drive away, a mechanical roar came from not far away, unmistakably the sound of a supercar.

    Su Jun hurriedly stopped his motion to get into the car and stood still, looking in the direction of the sound.

    Sure enough, a ck Lamborghini was driving towards them.

    Seeing the rarely seen sports car, Su Jun excitedly pinched Su Luting''s sleeve and eximed, "Sis! See the smooth lines of this sports car? Goddamn, it''s so cool! When you find me a brother-inw, he has to be rich like this!"

    At the university he attended, there was a group of rich second generations who skipped sses daily, driving sports cars around for fun, which made him incredibly envious. He often dreamt about how good it would be to live such a life one day.

    And when Zhao Junxia heard Su Jun''s words, she got interested, "Son, how much is this car?"

    "Several million at least, and that''s if you can even get one!"

    "What? Several million! Do these rich folks just have money blown in by the wind, spending so much on a car instead of buying a house..."

    Zhao Junxia was shocked by the expensive price, marveling while clicking her tongue.

    Yet Su Jun looked back disdainfully at his mother, "Mom, people who can afford to y with sports cars are short of houses? Not to mention tens of billions, they must have at least several billion in assets. To them, a few million is like a drop in the bucket, hardly worth mentioning!"

    "A worth of over a billion?"

    Zhao Junxia muttered under her breath, an idea forming in her mind.

    If her daughter, who was as beautiful as a fairy, could marry such a wealthy man, not to mention that her daughter would lead a good life, wouldn''t their whole family rise to the skies?

    Just as Zhao Junxia was carefully considering how to market her daughter, the Lamborghini executed a beautiful drift, stopping right in front of them.

    Su Jun stared at the ck Lamborghini as it reflected the sunlight with a charming shine, and he couldn''t help but swallow.

    Even Su Luting''s heart was pounding fiercely at this moment.

    "Swoosh!"

    The scissor doors of the Lamborghini opened, and a pair of long, snow-white legs stepped out first.

    Not to mention the face value of the legs'' owner, just the legs themselves could mesmerize thousands of men.

    A few secondster, a short-haired girl emerged, with a body proportion that was very harmonious, and her long, slender, and snow-white legs were extremely eye-catching.

    What was truly heart-stirring was the girl''s face value, which was several degrees prettier than those big stars on TV!

    All of this left Su Jun dumbfounded on the spot.

    When Song Yun saw the girl, he too was genuinely dazzled.

    He had seen beauties before, but he had rarely encountered a woman as wealthy, as stunning, and with such an amazing figure as this one.

    After getting out of the car, Ye Qingqing immediately spotted Song Yun.

    Seeing Song Yun, a blush added to the young girl''s face.

    A girl in the first flush of youth undoubtedly had a huge impact on men, especially Su Jun, who swallowed his saliva and said with a trembling voice, "If I could have a girlfriend like that, I wouldn''t even mind if the kids weren''t my own!"

    "Look at how pathetic you are."

    Zhao Junxia rolled her eyes at her son, but inside she wholeheartedly agreed with Su Jun''s words. Marrying such a daughter-inw would be the umtion of ancestral virtue, worth dying a little earlier for!

    Ye Qingqing closed the car door and cast an unfriendly nce at Su Luting''s family.

    After Song Yun moved out of thepound, they followed suit, and through her father''s relentless efforts, the Ye family became a regr on the Forbes list.

    As the sole daughter of the chairman of Ye Corporation, she was sent abroad to study advanced management knowledge.

    Uponpleting her studies, she established her ownpany and became a well-known sessful woman in Magic Capital.

    However, in her heart, there was always the lingering shadow of a boy who, when they were very young, said he would marry her when they grew up, and she had never forgotten. Therefore, these past few years Ye Qingqing had been searching for Song Yun.

    It was only recently that the private detective found Song Yun''s whereabouts, but, unfortunately, he already had a girlfriend!

    There was no helping it. Even though she was deeply in love with Song Yun, she would not be a homewrecker.

    Today, upon learning that Song Yun wasing to register his marriage, she had specially arranged for her subordinates to wait outside, nning to gift him a vi as a wedding present.

    However, her subordinates had just arrived when they encountered the scene of Zhao Junxia adding a dowry, and they hurriedly reported the entire incident to Ye Qingqing.

    The moment she heard the news while she was in a meeting, she immediately drove over.

    The boy you''re bullying, in my eyes, is an invaluable treasure!

    Thinking of this, Ye Qingqing''s red lips curled into a captivating smile, and she thought, "Ting Ting, oh Ting Ting, I really should thank you for giving up on Brother Song Yun, which gave me this chance."

    Meanwhile, Su Jun, standing to one side and witnessing this flirtatious smile, stood there like a fool.

    This woman is damn beautiful!

    Not knowing who was going to register their marriage at the civil affairs bureau, he thought, "It''s so true that ''there will always be someone better than you,'' irritating as hell!!!"

    Just as Su Luting''s family was silent, Ye Qingqing walked up to Song Yun, leaned on his shoulder, and quietly asked, "Handsome, did I just hear that family asking you for an extra two hundred thousand in dowry?"

    At those words, the face of Su Luting''s family instantly turned awkward.

 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 See You in Court!

    Ye Qingqing took out a pack of cigarettes from her pocket, pulled one out, and stuck it in Song Yun''s mouth. After lighting it for him, she said with a smile, "Now that we''ve talked about money, let''s not bring feelings into this. For someone as outstanding as you to be stuck in the mire would be a huge waste!"

    "You should thank their family for showing you their true, ugly faces."

    As she said this, Ye Qingqing turned her head and deliberately said in an exaggerated tone, "Handsome, you''re single and I''m unmarried. As long as you''re willing, I can go without a dime of bride price! We can get our marriage certificate right now!"

    While speaking, Ye Qingqing yfully touched Song Yun''s face.

    Her words were a direct attack, metaphorically pping the faces of the Su family.

    The onlookers around them were all stunned. Some of the men who had not yet entered the Civil Affairs Bureau sighed to the heavens, wishing their mothers-inw could be so amiable! If they could add a dowry on the fly, could they too stumble upon such luck!

    Meanwhile, Zhao Junxia and Su Jun stood frozen in ce, looking at Ye Qingqing in confusion.

    Were they hallucinating? Did this beauty just say she wanted to marry Song Yun?

    And without asking for a bride price???

    They were stunned; was this rich woman really going to marry down? Were they still dreaming?

    Su Luting''s eyes widened as she looked back and forth between Ye Qingqing and Song Yun.

    She had thought that after a few days when Song Yun had cooled off, she would appease him and they would reconcile. But now, out of nowhere, a woman appeared who was prettier and richer than herself, and she was willing to marry Song Yun without wanting anything.

    Now, she was panicked!

    Ye Qingqing looked at Su Luting''s family, their faces inting with anger, and felt triumphant inside.

    Could she use this opportunity to wedge into his romantic life and decide how many kids they would have after getting married? She wondered if Brother Song Yun would prefer boys or girls...

    But what Song Yun said next left her slightly stunned.

    "Okay, let''s go get the certificate now."

    "What?"

    What did he mean? Although she wanted to marry Song Yun, they hadn''t seen each other for many years; shouldn''t they find a ce to catch up first and take things slow? Why was he suddenly ready to jump right to the end?

    Song Yun, seeing the bewildered look on Ye Qingqing''s face, was a bit puzzled. "Don''t you have your ID?"

    He wondered, wasn''t this beauty supposed to be a "reward" from the system? Why did she seem so clueless?

    "I... I have it!!!"

    Ye Qingqing''s heart raced. Screw catching up, screw the process! She was going to get her wish today!

    "Then let''s go in."

    After that, Song Yun walked towards the Civil Affairs Bureau, without sparing another nce at his girlfriend''s family.

    Seeing Song Yun actually about to marry someone else, Su Luting felt a wave of panic. She wanted to win Song Yun back, but her mind was a tangled mess, and she couldn''t utter a word.

    Today''s oue was entirely their own doing.

    If it weren''t for her mother''s interference, if she had firmly married Song Yun, they might now be discussing which hotel to book for the wedding.

    As for Su Jun, seeing Ye Qingqing jogging along to keep up with Song Yun into the Civil Affairs Bureau, his face was a picture of disbelief.

    He clenched his fists, his face a mask of incredulity.

    Could such a stunning beauty really be together with Song Yun, that poor guy???

    It had to be fake???

    An illusion???

    Is this what rich women are into these days???

    At that moment, his worldview shattered...

    After about fifteen minutes, Song Yun came out with Ye Qingqing.

    Ye Qingqing tightly clung to Song Yun''s arm, holding the bright red marriage certificate in her other hand, her face reflecting joy.

    She couldn''t believe that in just a moment, she and Song Yun had be a legally recognized married couple¡ªshe was so incredibly happy!

    Song Yun, on the other hand, felt somewhat ufortable, because Ye Qingqing was too beautiful, her every smile and frown capable of stirring the most impulsive desires in any man''s heart.

    Moreover, the closer he looked at Ye Qingqing, the more he felt that this girl resembled his childhood sweetheart.

    That''s right!

    There was a mark on Little Ye Qingqing''s buttocks when they were kids!

    It happened when they were ying house, with Ye Qingqing acting as the sick mother needing an injection, and Song Yun, ying the role of the father, using a pencil as a makeshift syringe. He intended to just pretend, but someone pushed him from behind, and the pencil pierced the skin.

    The deposit of mnin resulted in a mole-like ck spot on the other person''s buttock.

    Thinking of this, Song Yun''s gaze shifted to Ye Qingqing''s round and full buttocks.

    "Where are you looking, pervert..." Ye Qingqing snapped, pinching the soft flesh around Song Yun''s waist, her face turning crimson.

    "Hehe..."

    Upon leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Song Yun saw that his girlfriend''s family hadn''t left, but instead were staring at him with gloomy expressions.

    Zhao Junxia hadn''t expected that this poor kid had actually gone through with a sh marriage, and to such a beautiful and wealthy girl no less! Didn''t that indirectly imply that her own judgment was wed, that she was not only an ingrate but also blind?

    Su Luting looked at the marriage certificate in Ye Qingqing''s hand, her voice trembling as she cried out, "Song Yun! Are you really so heartless? With just a little effort, you could''ve earned the 200,000 dowry, so why marry a random woman instead?"

    Song Yun stared into Su Luting''s eyes, stating word by word, "I can support one woman, but I can''t possibly support her entire family. I''m sorry, but we are destined not to be together in this lifetime."

    After saying this, he bypassed Su Luting and walked up to Zhao Junxia.

    "I can let go of the money for the medical treatment and Su Jun''s tuition, but the 188,000 dowry must be returned to me in full!"

    Zhao Junxia, thinking that she had a hold over Song Yun, had already squandered the dowry money.

    But she hadn''t expected that Song Yun didn''t hesitate at all to end their three-year rtionship, just like that; now, where to get the money to repay him?

    At this moment, Su Jun expressed his dissatisfaction, "You wasted three years of my sister''s youth, and you still have the nerve to ask for the money back?"

    When Zhao Junxia heard her son''s words, her eyes lit up. Yes! Her daughter had followed this poor kid for three years for nothing; she shouldn''te out of it empty-handed, right?

    As Song Yun was about to speak to this family with their revolting attitude, Ye Qingqing stepped forward.

    She took Song Yun''s hand and said coldly to Zhao Junxia and her son, "There''s no such thing as ''youthpensation fee'' under our country''sw. The 188,000 was your dowry payment."

    "Now that the marriage hasn''t even begun in earnest, you''ll need to return the full amount."

    "If you don''t return it, I will hire professionalwyers to press charges against your entire family for fraud."

    In front of Song Yun, Ye Qingqing could be an innocent and carefree little sister.

    But in the eyes of others, the Ye Qingqing who thrived in the business world was a domineering CEO.

    Hearing the threat of awsuit, Zhao Junxia panicked. After hesitating for a long time, she replied meekly, "Is 188,000 really worth being this aggressive? I''ll pay you back in a few days; is that okay now?"

    "If I don''t see the money within three days, be ready to receive a summons from the court!"

    After saying this, Ye Qingqing pulled Song Yun into their Lamborghini, and apanied by the roar of the sports car, they slowly drove away.

    Watching them leave, Zhao Junxia copsed onto the ground, her mood plummeting to rock bottom.

    Where could she possibly find that amount of money in three days?

    Su Luting also squatted on the ground, crying incessantly.

    The events of today were destined to be remembered by the Su family for a lifetime.

 Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Five-Star Reward: Punish Evil and Promote Good Card!

    On the other side, Song Yun sat in the passenger seat with his eyes closed, resting.

    Because the system rewarded him with a newbie five-draw lottery based on his performance just now.

    "Start the lottery draw!"

    "Ding, congrattions to the host for obtaining 200,000 cash!"

    Song Yun''s phone screen lit up. An overseas legal bettingpany had transferred him a sum of money, exactly 200,000.

    "Ding, congrattions to the host for winning the secret affection of Ye Qingqing, with an increase of 10 points in favorability!"

    "Ding, congrattions to the host for obtaining the Facial Improvement Agent. This agent has no side effects and after injection, it will optimize the host''s facial structure and significantly enhance the host''s appearance!"

    "Ding, congrattions to the host for a critical hit in the lottery draw, obtaining a five-star reward, a Punish Evil and Promote Good Card!"

    "Using this card, you can measure the good and evil index of a target person''s actions. If deemed evil, the target will have a terribly unlucky month; if deemed good, the target will receive rewards of various levels!"

    "Note: This card can be used three times a month!"

    "Ding, congrattions to the host for obtaining a Real Estate Card. With this card, you can exchange for any property, regardless of location or price!"

    A Punish Evil and Promote Good Card?

    A slight smile tugged at the corner of Song Yun''s mouth, and he immediately used it on Zhao Junxia.

    "The system is judging, please wait!"

    "Ding! Judged as evil, the target Zhao Junxia will have an extremely unlucky month: the price of vegetables will surely rise whenever she buys, she is bound to trip when she exits the door, and she''ll fail miserably at cards!"

    To Song Yun, Zhao Junxia was utterly despicable.

    Greed and maliciousness were synonymous with people like her.

    Whether it wasst-minute dowry demands or ingratitude, she did them without any sense of guilt, which was quite an eye-opener for Song Yun.

    He had been contemting how to mete out a small punishment, but the system handed him this card directly!

    Now, the cloud that had spoiled Song Yun''s mood was suddenly swept away, and he felt immensely relieved.

    Opening his eyes and looking at Ye Qingqing, who was driving seriously, Song Yun sighed.

    If it hadn''t been for Zhao Junxia''s obstruction, he would have already gotten his certificate with Su Luting and gone to celebrate.

    But now, Song Yun was d that none of that had happened. If he really had gotten married, life would have been even more difficult.

    Meanwhile, Ye Qingqing, who was driving, felt a burning sensation all over her body as Song Yun stared at her, wondering if she would have to sleep with Brother Song Yun that night...

    "Just pull over up ahead," Song Yun said, pointing to an intersection in front of them.

    "Aren''t youing home with me to meet my parents?" Ye Qingqing asked, surprised. She had nned to use the momentum from getting the certificate to meet her parents and discuss the wedding ceremony, but Song Yun''s words now left her confused.

    Song Yun was taken aback. Wasn''t the script meant to be for her to help him show off and then go their separate ways afterward?

    What was happening now?

    Did she take it seriously?

    What the hell???

    So this living, breathing person is now my wife?

    That means... the wedding night is right around the corner, and I can get rid of my virginity?

    This is damn exciting!!!

    "Meeting your Uncle and Auntie right after getting married. I''m a bit nervous. Could you give me a few days to adjust?"

    "Oh... alright, I was looking forward to sleeping with Brother Song Yun tonight..."

    Ye Qingqing said, sounding disappointed.

    "Cough cough cough..."

    His unexpected wife was a bit fierce; he just didn''t know whether the system would reward a Body Strengthening Agent...

    The car stopped at the roadside, and Song Yun got out.

    Ye Qingqing leaned over the passenger seat to call out, "Brother Song Yun, you can''t chat with pretty girls when I''m not around, okay!"

    "Also, I''ve added you on WeChat, you have to post about me in your Moments to introduce me to your friends!"

    "Stinky brother, I''m leaving now, I''lle see you tomorrow, bye-bye!"

    Ye Qingqing pouted her little mouth, unsatisfied, and drove away.

    Meanwhile, the crowd that had been admiring the sports car was now dumbfounded as they watched Song Yun.

    These days, men wooing women with a Lamborghini was nothing unusual, but a man being wooed by a woman in a Lamborghini who then intively asks to meet again the next day was a rare sight!

    Was this man the legendary "love guru"?

    Song Yun felt ufortable under their stares and quickly turned around to leave.

    Elsewhere.

    The Su family members returned home, and in Su Luting''s bedroom, Zhao Junxia consoled her daughter.

    Now, Su Luting looked like someone who had lost her soul, with a frightening pallor on her face.

    "Stop thinking about that bastard. The moment he made it onto the rich list, he wanted to sue our family! A man like that is nothing but scum! One of these days, Mom will introduce you to a rich man to piss off that poor guy!"

    Zhao Junxia spoke until her mouth was dry, but it was as if Su Luting didn''t hear a word.

    "Forget it, just get some sleep, and when you wake up, forget all about him!"

    Zhao Junxia sighed and left the bedroom.

    After saying goodbye to her spouse, she went out to raise some money.

    She had just closed the door and started down the stairs when a dog suddenly ran up from below, startling her. She lost her bnce and tumbled down the stairwell.

    "Bang, bang, bang!"

    Zhao Junxiay on the ground, not moving for a long time after several rolls.

    The Punish Evil and Promote Good Card started to take effect!

    "Oh my, whose wild dog is this..."

    Zhao Junxia moaned in pain, holding her thigh.

    Someone soon found her, and the Su family had her sent to the hospital.

    After the examination, Zhao Junxia''s right leg was fractured, her left hand had a bone fissure, and her ribs were lightly cracked...

    A long list of injuries left the doctors incredulous; a simple fall could have such serious consequences¡ªjust how high were these people''s stairs?

    However, the doctors didn''t know that because of the intervention of the Punish Evil and Promote Good Card, even a minor incident could be amplified several times.

    Lying on the hospital bed, Zhao Junxia was tightly wrapped in bandages.

    The slightest movement would cause pain all over her body.

    "It''s all that bastard Song Yun''s fault; if he had been able to produce the 200,000 yuan for the bride price, I wouldn''t be in this mess... Ouch~ it hurts so much..."

    "Mom, from what I see, that guy just got lucky! Mark my words, he''ll be brought down to earth sooner orter!"

    Fury and jealousy filled Su Jun''s eyes.

    Why did Qing Qing, a beautiful girl, end up with Song Yun, a poor guy, while he, a promising college graduate, was still single?

    As Zhao Junxia and her son cursed Song Yun in the hospital room, calling him a jinx, the doctor came in.

    "Hello, this is the bill for the surgery. Who will go to the front desk to make the payment?"

    Su Jun took the bill, but upon seeing the numbers, he dropped it in rm.

    The father of the family stooped over, picked up the bill, and examined it. As the pir of the home, he once had a big say in his daughter''s marriage affairs, but he had been stricken with cancer two years ago and his health had been declining ever since. He could do nothing but turn a blind eye to his wife''s actions.

    "Sigh, there goes another 80,000 yuan," he sighed.

    "What? 80,000?" Zhao Junxia eximed.

 Chapter 5: Chapter 5: The Su Family: Dumb and Rich

    They still owed Song Yun 188,000 yuan for the bride price, and now it was reduced by 80,000 yuan, what were they going to do?

    She believed that if Song Yun did not receive the money in three days, Ye Qingqing would certainly take their whole family to court.

    After all, the person who drives a Lamborghini must certainly have power and influence, and dealing with an ordinary family would be a piece of cake.

    Looking at the bill, the Su family fell into silence.

    "Why don''t you, Ting Ting, plead with Song Yun to defer the bride price for a while?"

    Zhao Junxia shamelessly spoke up, as if the person who had harshly scolded Song Yun just now wasn''t her.

    Su Jun chimed in as well, fully aware of the family''s situation. Not to mention Song Yun''s bride price, even their mother''s medical expenses had to be gathered from others.

    "Sis! Our family really doesn''t have any money left, I haven''t graduated yet, Dad is sick and can''t work, if we really want to put together this money, our only option would be to sell the house, but do you really want to see our family end up like this?"

    Looking at her mother''s hopeful gaze, Su Luting''s heart was filled with bitterness as she obediently took out her phone and dialed Song Yun.

    "Beep beep beep..."

    In the agonizing wait of everyone, Su Luting helplessly put down the phone: "He''s not answering..."

    "How about trying a WeChat voice message?"

    Su Jun encouraged his sister to look for other opportunities.

    After opening the app and sending out a voice message, a bright red exmation mark appeared.

    The message had been sent but was rejected by the recipient.

    "He''s blocked me..."

    Su Luting''s voice was already somewhat choked up as she looked at the screen filled with years of umted messages, her heart ached unbearably.

    "Then use another phone to keep calling!"

    Zhao Junxia borrowed a phone from a fellow patient and called Song Yun.

    "Hello, may I ask who you''re looking for?"

    Song Yun''s voice came through.

    "Hello Song Yun, this is Ting Ting''s mother speaking..."

    Zhao Junxia spoke in a soft and slow manner.

    On the other end of the phone, Song Yun was puzzled. The matter had ended, so why were they still shamelessly contacting him?

    Zhao Junxia, afraid that Song Yun would hang up, bit the bullet andid everything out, promising to give back every cent of the bride price in a year.

    Hearing this, Song Yun knew the Punish Evil and Promote Good Card was taking effect.

    "When I paid the 188,000 yuan bride price, you told me not a penny less, now I''m giving those exact words back to you!"

    Zhao Junxia couldn''t help but burst into tears when she heard Song Yun''s words.

    "Song Yun, for Ting Ting''s sake, please give us a chance to make amends! You''re aware of the Su family''s situation, Jun Jun is still in school, Ting Ting''s father is useless, the whole family is relying on Ting Ting''s sry to get by. Auntie is begging you, spare our lives!"

    Song Yun spoke indifferently, "I''ve done the math; over thest three years, I''ve lent your family 130,000 yuan for medical expenses, 50,000 yuan for Su Jun''s tuition fees, plus the 188,000 yuan bride price, this doesn''t even include the nutritional products I bought for you, the red envelopes given during holidays as gifts, all these togethere to nearly 400,000 yuan.

    Now I''m just asking for the bride price back, is that unreasonable?"

    "As for Su Luting''s face, I''ve given more than enough, if I don''t see the money in three days, be prepared for court!"

    Song Yun hung up the phone immediately after finishing his words.

    And on the other end, Zhao Junxia''s heart sank...

    Seeing Su Jun''s expectant eyes, she burst into tears.

    "Why is my life so hard, a husband who''s good for nothing, a daughter who''s blind in choosing a partner, why doesn''t God just take me away..."

    The sound of crying attracted the attention of patients in the hallway, and among the crowd was a man dressed in a suit, wearing a golden Rolex, who, upon seeing Zhao Junxia lying in the hospital bed, his eyes brightened.

    "Junxia?"

    The man squeezed through the crowd, closed the door of the hospital room, and asked.

    "Who are you?"

    Zhao Junxia wiped away her tears, looking at the man in front of her dressed in designer clothes, his hair meticulouslybed.

    He was the picture of a sessful man.

    She didn''t remember knowing such a figure.

    "I''m your high school ssmate, Xiong Denghui!"

    Upon hearing the man''s introduction, Zhao Junxia''s eyes brightened.

    "Xiong Denghui! I remember you; we were desk-mates!"

    Zhao Junxia was also surprised, not expecting to encounter an old ssmate here.

    However, her rtionship with this ssmate wasn''t that close back in high school, and they had never been in touch since graduation.

    By her estimates, it had been over twenty years since they hadst met.

    Looking at Xiong Denghui''s attire, Zhao Junxia sighed internally, thinking if only she had known this fellow would be so sessful, she should have befriended him back then.

    But what she didn''t know was that Xiong Denghui, who appeared to be a sessful man, was actually a professional fraudster who conned and deceived for a living.

    Even the Rolex on his wrist and the designer clothes on his back were rented, and his visit to the hospital today was just to check on a potential target. He thought that swindling one was the same as swindling two, so why not them both? This was why he had struck up a conversation.

    "Sister Xia, what happened to you? Is the injury serious?"

    The concern from an old ssmate led Zhao Junxia to vent her frustrations, almost painting Song Yun as an unforgivable death row criminal.

    After understanding the cause of the situation, Xiong Denghui sighed endlessly.

    Zhao Junxia sighed and looked Xiong Denghui over carefully, wanting to ask for a loan but feeling too embarrassed to say it outright.

    After all, they hadn''t seen each other for over twenty years, and it might be inappropriate to talk about money the moment they met.

    "Sister Xia, I have a project to oversee in a little while, so I must be going. I wish you a speedy recovery."

    With that, Xiong Denghui stood up to leave but was held back by Su Jun standing nearby.

    "Uncle Xiong, you haven''t seen my mother for such a long time, how about you stay and catch up a bit? Please have a seat, and I''ll wash some fruit for you."

    Su Jun had her own quick calctions. Her mother''s old ssmate was an excellent social connection that would be a waste not to utilize!

    After washing the fruit and returning to the ward, Su Jun asked cheerily, "Uncle Xiong, what have you been busy withtely? I''m graduating next year, does yourpany still need people?"

    Upon hearing this, Xiong Denghui waved his hands regretfully, "I''m sorry, but thepany is currently in a bottleneck and we''re considering downsizing."

    At these words, the ttering expression on Su Jun''s face faded a bit.

    "But if I can get my current project done, that would be a different story!"

    "Oh? Can you tell me more about it?" Su Jun''s interest was piqued. It was better to get some insider information from a sessful person rather than working for someone else after graduation. Perhaps she could catch the right opportunity and be a wealthy entrepreneur herself!

    "Sigh, the project requires a significant amount of capital; I''ve already invested tens of millions myself. Your family''s business is small; you should stay out of it."

    The more Xiong Denghui refused, the more Su Jun felt that there must be something worthwhile about the situation. In this day and age, who would share a profitable project with others? Wouldn''t he prefer to make money quietly?

    "Uncle Xiong! You know our family''s situation. Please show some kindness and let us in on the deal. Even if we only get a sip of the soup, I, Su Jun, will remember your kindness for a lifetime!"

    "This..."

    Xiong Denghui felt a surge of secret glee, but he had to keep up the appearance of being in a difficult position.

    "Are you concerned that it''s not enough money? We could mortgage our house to the bank and get some cash out, and then redeem itter!"

    "Hmm... I''ll consider it..."

    Seeing Xiong Denghui hesitate, Zhao Junxia immediately spoke up, "Old ssmate, you have to help me. If things continue like this, I... I might have to jump off a building!"

    "Sigh, I was thinking of making the money myself, but since Sister Xia, you were my secret crush back in high school, forget it, I''ll let you in on it. The project I''m working on, if handled correctly, could return at least tenfold!"

    The Su family, naive with more money than sense, was eager to give him money, and he would be embarrassed not to take it. If the world had more people like that, he might already be the richest man by now!

 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Grow and Strengthen, Create Brilliance Again!

    Two dayster, Xiong Denghui felt the line had been cast long enough and showed up.

    Zhao Junxia was already itching to make a fortune and, without a second word, took him to the most expensive hotel in town upon seeing him.

    They ordered a bunch of abalone, bird''s nest, and Maotai. In the midst of the toasting and merry-making, Xiong Denghui got tipsy.

    Su Jun, sitting aside, was tapping here and there asking about the project. Xiong Denghui, with a flushed face, slurred out the details of the entire project.

    As a college student from the new generation, Su Jun felt that Uncle Xiong was being too modest after hearing theplete logic of the project. This wasn''t just a tenfold profit; if operated well, they could even make twenty times the investment! Moreover, it was a highly profitable project that could be sustained over the long term!

    Faced with such a goldmine, Su Jun''s greed began to show.

    Without hesitation, he persuaded Zhao Junxia to invest three million into the project right away.

    Not enough money? Buy a house! Even if it meant selling theirst possessions, they had to invest in it. If they didn''t join in now, it might be toote next time!

    Upon hearing her son''s so confident words, Zhao Junxia found herself in a dilemma.

    After all, the amount was really huge, but thinking about Song Yun''s contemptuous look and her old ssmate''s reluctance to let them in, she made a decisive decision to invest!

    "To grow bigger and stronger, and create a new splendor!"

    With this phrase, Xiong Denghui ended the meal.

    Next, all they had to do was wait for the three million toe in before skipping town.

    Upon leaving the hotel, Xiong Denghui waved his hand and a Rolls-Royce slowly approached the crowd. A driver dressed in a suit opened the rear door, shielding the car''s roof with his hand, looking every bit the professional.

    Seeing such a high-level executive car, Su Jun was unwavering in his belief that Uncle Xiong must be a reclusive, hidden tycoon.

    Staggering with drunken steps, Xiong Denghui got into the car.

    The moment the car door closed, any trace of Xiong Denghui''s drunken state was gone, and he satfortably with his legs crossed in the car seat.

    "Boss, the car fee for today is five thousand. Will you be paying by card or in cash?"

    The driver asked from the front.

    "Heh heh, charge it to the card!"

    The Zhao family had no idea that even this car had been specially rented by Xiong Denghui!

    "Jun Jun, do you think this project is reliable?"

    Meanwhile, Zhao Junxia and her group were sitting in a taxi, Zhao''s face showing some concern.

    "Mom! You can insult me, but you can''t insult my profession. I studied finance in college, and this project is definitely highly feasible and offers massive returns! Just invest this money and our family can move to a vi and drive luxury cars this year!"

    "Alright! I trust you, let''s take a gamble. I don''t think my old ssmate looks like a swindler!"

    "Right, we''ve been down on our luck these past few days ¨C that''s exactly what is meant by ''after extreme adversityes prosperity.'' It''s our turn to change our fortunes!"

    With action following words, mother and son, disregarding Su father''s objections, took their property deeds to the bank to apply for a loan.

    After a day of calling in favors with acquaintances, they finally got the money.

    Three hundred and thirty thousand!

    This huge sum of money could not only pay off the dowry to that white-eyed wolf Song Yun, but it could also be invested. In an instant, Zhao Junxia felt considerably lighter.

    Meanwhile, at home, Song Yun looked at the message on his phone and found that someone had transferred 200,000 to him, followed immediately by a text from Su Jun.

    "I''ve sent this poor ghost some extra money, so you''ll stop bad-mouthing our family behind our backs!"

    Song Yun didn''t care about Su Jun''s sarcasm; he was just a little curious about how the Su family managed toe up with so much money so quickly¡ªthey didn''t have any wealthy rtives.

    ...

    Magic Capital, inside the VIP top-floor restaurant of the Hilton.

    This wasn''t a ce where those fake socialites could just spend a little money and pool together to enter.

    Every person who could enter this ce was ady of high society and had a certain level of assets to apply for a membership card to dine here.

    At a window-side seat, Ye Qingqing propped up her chin with both hands, her eyes brimmed with happiness.

    Sitting opposite her was a long-haired royal sister with an outstanding appearance and a figure that was no less impressive than Ye Qingqing''s.

    "Baby, you''re saying that you''re already married, a married woman?"

    The royal sister asked in disbelief, "Baby, are you running a fever? We agreed to stay single until the end of the world, but you sneaked off and tied the knot,pleting the most important marriage in life! Did you ever consider me a real BFF?"

    "Shishi, it just happened that I met him. I thought I couldn''t let those bad people bully Song Brother, so I just acted impulsively..."

    The royal sister was named Li Shishi, her family was a nationally renowned energy tycoon with assets in the billions. She had known Ye Qingqing since childhood, and their friendship was not the superficial kind seen among others, but one of deep affection.

    Li Shishi stirred her coffee with a soup spoon, took her time to fully digest the information, then after quite a while, she burst out, "My silly bestie, I really can''t figure out what you were thinking. Let''s not talk about whether you should have married, but the fact that you married a stranger you hadn''t seen in years, is just..."

    "What stranger, that''s Song Brother!"

    "Alright, alright, does your Song Brother even remember you?"

    Li Shishi lit adies'' cigarette, leaned back in her chair and asked leisurely, "After all these years, do you understand him? Do you know what he''s been through as he grew up? Do you really understand what he wants?"

    "I... I don''t know, but I just like him!"

    "Oh, it''s said that love makes IQ plummet, but yours hasn''t just plummeted, it''s practically hit negative! My silly baby! You know nothing and yet you dare to bet your whole life on one person! Have you forgotten the tragedy that happened to the Mo Lan family?"

    Li Shishi''s words left Ye Qingqing momentarily speechless.

    Mo Lan was a famously distinguisheddy in their circle. Her family was wealthy through the real estate business, but during her university years, Mo Lan met a poor boy.

    After fasting and abstaining from water, Mo Lan''s family couldn''t withstand their daughter''s pleas and agreed to the marriage.

    Three yearster, Mo Lan''s parents passed away under mysterious circumstances, and as the sole heir, Mo Lan simply didn''t have the strength to hold up a falling building. At this time, the poor boy stepped forward, led the group out of difficulty.

    In the end, the poor boy embezzled all the group''s assets and kept numerous mistresses. Mo Lan became depressed, battling with depression, and in the aftermath of an argument, couldn''t take it anymore and jumped off a building.

    "Baby, all I hope for is your happiness, not for you to fall into a tragedy, do you understand?"

    Li Shishi extinguished her cigarette in the ashtray, letting out a sigh.

    "It''s different, Shishi, believe me, Song Brother is definitely not like that white-eyed wolf. When I went there in my luxury car and got the marriage certificate, Song Brother''s mood didn''t change; he needed time to digest it. If he could fake all that, then I''m convinced!"

    Listening to her bestie talk this way, Li Shishi became somewhat interested in Song Yun.

 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 The Birth of a Billionaire

    These past few days, Song Yun had no intention of contacting Ye Qingqing, because he found that as long as he checked in at various ces, he would receive different rewards.

    Checking in on the bed, he obtained the Deep Dream Card, which allowed him to enter someone''s dream, or to construct his own world within the dream. What''s more miraculous was that when you used this card while dreaming, you were clearly aware that you were in a dream state and would not get lost.

    Checking in at a KTV, he got the voice of a professional-level singer.

    Checking in at a bookstore, he received the peak writing state of the world''s top ten writers.

    Even going to the bathroom and checking in earned him a reward for a healthy gut from the system.

    So Song Yun was over the moon, spending his days happily wandering from one ce to another.

    .....

    Meanwhile, Zhao Junxia solemnly ced a bank card with three million in cash in front of Xiong Denghui.

    "Old ssmate, whether Sister Xia''s family eats meat or starves depends entirely on you now!"

    Zhao Junxia stared at the bank card, revealing a look of deep reluctance, as in her life, she had never seen so much money!

    Three million! That was enough for her to live a life of pleasure until old age!

    Xiong Denghui leaned back in his chair, looking down his nose at the bank card with disdain, and nonchntly said, "Don''t worry, I''m only giving you the opportunity to join in because of our old school ties. You should know that countless people out there are vying to invest in my project, but I''ve turned them all down. Do you know why?"

    "Why is that, Uncle Xiong? Wouldn''t taking in funds from all quarters be convenient for the project?"

    Su Jun asked curiously.

    "Heh, the truly lucrative projects are the treasures in the eyes of big yers. Have you ever seen Ma Yun giving away shares of Taobao to other investors? You''re still young, you don''t understand theplexities. However, now that you''ve entrusted me with the money, I''ll make sure to give you an ount of it!"

    As a seasoned con man, Xiong Denghui spoke his lies so convincingly, it was hard not to believe him.

    He pocketed the bank card, smiling and saying, "Congrattions, Sister Xia, you''ve be the new generation of billionaires. I''ll definitely take a cut from the first wave of returns for you. By then, it won''t just be this initial three million. It will be way more than thirty million!"

    Seeing Xiong Denghui''s nonchnce towards money, Su Jun and Zhao Junxia exchanged a look, feeling like they had bet on the right horse. In Xiong Denghui''s eyes, those three million probably weren''t even enough for his daily profits!

    After bidding farewell to Zhao Junxia and her family, Xiong Denghui boarded his Rolls-Royce amidst their hopeful gazes and drove toward the airport.

    With three million in hand, it was time to flee!

    "Hahaha, I really didn''t expect Zhao Junxia to be so damn foolish! Her son Su Jun is half-baked too, daring to go all-in after learning a little crap knowledge. Haha, I''m going to be rich!"

    Xiong Denghui didn''t care about the fate of Zhao Junxia and her family at all; he had long since lost any semnce of a conscience. If his rtives had money and he could swindle it, he definitely wouldn''t pass up the chance!

    On the other hand.

    Su Jun and Zhao Junxia were still gleefully thinking about how much profit Xiong Denghui would return to them in a month''s time.

    Just thinking about the Lamborghini he saw at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Su Jun''s entire being lit up with excitement.

    Indeed, a man only feels dashing when driving a sports car!

    At that moment, Zhao Junxia felt relieved as well; the money was spent, now it was just a matter of waiting for the dividend from her old ssmate.

    When the time came, she would pay off the house loan, buy the property outright, and the whole family would move into a vi¡ªshe was ecstatic!

    Back at home, Su Juny in bed.

    His vain heart wouldn''t let him rest.

    He took out his phone and posted on his social circle.

    "Thanks for the invite, just got off the ne. To think about experiencing financial freedom while still in university..."

    Just a few minutes after Su Jun posted on his social circle, his message inbox exploded.

    Inquiries from ssmates,pliments from those who knew the situation.

    Cautious probing from teachers.

    Even the attentiveness from the goddess who usually wouldn''t give him the time of day.

    All of these made the twenty-something-year-old man swell with the intoxicating feeling of vanity.

    "Brother Su Jun~ let''s go eat together another day~"

    Listening to the goddess''s tender voice message, and the hint of flirtatious intent within, Su Jun felt his bones melt.

    "Sure, sure, sure! I''ll take you to the most upscale hotel in Magic Capital to eat, and after that, we can go..."

    "Brother Su Jun~ you''re so naughty~ But I just love how naughty you are~"

    "Hehe, Xiao Jie, I''m nning to pick up a car from the Lamborghini dealership in a month. I''m going to check it out these days, would you like toe with me?"

    When Xiao Jie on the other end of the screen saw this message, her eyes lit up; it seemed this poor dork really did have money¡ªhe was even thinking about buying a sports car!

    "I wonder how the suspension on that sports car is~"

    Su Jun swallowed, his goddess was thinking about his driving? Asking about the suspension, was she thinking about having a little car fun?

    ...

    Elsewhere, Ye Qingqing dragged Li Shishi to a caf¨¦ near Song Yun''s ce.

    The caf¨¦ was located right across from Song Yun''s residentialplex; as long as he stepped outside, she would definitely see him.

    Sitting in the caf¨¦, Ye Qingqing felt annoyed. She didn''t know what Song Yun, her newlywed husband, could be busy with all day long that he didn''t even contact her!

    All eyes in the caf¨¦ had shifted onto the two sisters.

    Wow, these two beauties were just too gorgeous!

    Exquisite features, stunning figures, truly beauties among mortals!

    It wasn''t an exaggeration to say that spotting one such beauty on the streets on any given day would be considered a stroke of luck; who would have thought that they''d see two in this little shop today!

    "Gulp!"

    A young man swallowed his saliva. His girlfriend, who was sitting next to him, initially wanted to get mad, but when she saw the two sisters, a sense of inferiority filled her heart. They were on apletely different level; she couldn''t even muster the energy to be angry!

    At that moment, Ye Qingqing was staring out the window at the corridor of Song Yun''s building, while Li Shishi sighed at her best friend''s infatuated expression.

    She really couldn''t understand; was Song Yun really that charming?

    That he could make Ye Qingqing so smitten!

    While she was curious, she saw Ye Qingqing cover her mouth and frantically point outside the window.

    Li Shishi looked out, but there was no one there. Could her best friend be hallucinating about her husband from missing him so much?

    "Ding-dong~"

    The door to the caf¨¦ was pushed open, and Li Shishi subconsciously looked back. She had never seen a photo of Song Yun, she just thought the young man who just entered was super handsome!

    "I''ve been running around so much these days, I almost forgot about the caf¨¦. I wonder what reward I''ll get for checking in here."

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for sessfully checking in at the caf¨¦, charm points +5"

    The system''s mechanical voice sounded.

    Suddenly, Song Yun''s heart swelled with confidence. His movements and gestures seemed to carry a buff that irresistibly drew people in.

    "Ding!"

    "Detection of the host''s three attributes exceeding the level of ordinary people, special data panel activated!"

    (The benchmark level for an average person is 10)

    Speed: 8

    Strength: 9

    Intelligence: 11

    Endurance: 15

    Charm: 16

 Chapter 8: Chapter 8: I Cant Relate to My Best Friends Happiness!

    "Qing Qing, look at the handsome guy at the door! I really want to ask for his contact information!"

    Li Shishi gripped Ye Qingqing''s arm, her eyes full of stars.

    Ye Qingqing nced in the direction her bestie was pointing, and there was Song Yun, her own brother! Just a moment ago she had been wondering where he''d gotten to, only to find that he had shown up!

    "Song Yun brother!"

    Ye Qingqing waved her arms and excitedly called out.

    "Song Yun?"

    Li Shishi was stunned.

    Before she could collect her thoughts, she saw her usually aloof bestie, giddy like a little fan girl meeting her idol, scampering towards Song Yun.

    At the entrance, Song Yun paused when he heard Ye Qingqing''s voice.

    As he looked in the direction of the voice, sure enough, it was Ye Qingqing.

    Ye Qingqing was dressed especially beautifully today, her ck dress perfectly outlining her alluring figure.

    Watching her run towards him, Song Yun found himself unsure of how to address her.

    Call her wife? They weren''t quite that familiar yet, or call her beauty, but she was already married to him, what should he say...

    "Ahem... um..."

    "Husband~! Where have you been these past few days? I''ve missed you to death!"

    Ye Qingqing cared nothing for such formalities; in her heart, having registered their marriage made Song Yun her legitimate husband, recognized by the state!

    "Wi... Wife, what are you doing here..."

    With the girl dropping all pretense of modesty, Song Yun, a grown man, naturally flowed along swiftly.

    But upon hearing this, Ye Qingqing was stunned, Song Yun brother actually called her wife! She was overjoyed!

    With that shout, all the male patrons in the caf¨¦ fixed their eyes on Song Yun.

    Wife??? This jerk actually called the goddess wife???

    What''s going on??? Could it be that my own love life is over before it even started???

    Amidst everyone''s resentful stares, Ye Qingqing shyly sidled up to Song Yun.

    "I''ve been calling you and you didn''t answer, so I had toe looking for you myself~"

    ...

    ...

    The crowd gaped, their eyes filled with disbelief, what was going on?

    What the hell?

    Could it be that this youngdy really was married???

    Do I still have a chance???

    And to hear the goddess herself say it, this bastard actually dared not to pick up the goddess''s calls!

    Unforgivable!

    If my wife looked like this, I''d skip work to make her happy all day long!

    You even dared to let your beautiful wifee searching for you herself, are you even a man!

    Damn it, it''s really the case of the drought-hit praying for rain and the flood-stricken for sun!

    But as they came to their senses, realizing that although their own wives were no match for the goddess Ye Qingqing, they still loved them dearly, they turned to see the women sitting beside them, staring dreamily at Song Yun...

    Song Yun was led by Ye Qingqing to Li Shishi.

    "Shishi, this is my husband, Song Yun!"

    "Gulp..."

    Li Shishi took a sip of coffee to hide her embarrassment, realizing finally why her best friend had sh-married a man she hadn''t seen in nearly twenty years. If it were her, she''d probably have Song Yun locked in the house and not let him out after getting married, he''s too damn tempting!

    It seemed that she was needlessly worried, for she could never understand her best friend''s happiness...

    Song Yun nodded towards Li Shishi and then sat down opposite her.

    Li Shishi''s gaze continuously sized up Song Yun, filled with curiosity and conflict.

    Ye Qingqing, you bad woman! You still lied to me about childhood sweethearts, growing up to marry you. I bet if you change to an uglier guy, would you still have a sh marriage?

    You''repletely moved by appearance!

    While Song Yun and the two women were chatting, a man in a suit walked over.

    This man wore gold-framed sses, had a fairplexion, and emanated the aura of a schr.

    "Hello,dies," he greeted.

    The man''s eyes, filled with possessiveness, roamed over the figures of the two women.

    He had been psyching himself up from the moment he spotted them, wondering whether to approach them.

    But the very moment Ye Qingqing called out ''husband,'' he was convinced he had to make a move¡ªsteal someone''s woman away!

    Because he had a preference unknown to others, a thing for married women!

    Seeing a beautiful woman with a husband, he could never resist the urge to make her his own, and after growing tired of her, he would throw her away in one fell swoop.

    With his looks and wealth, he had managed to hook up with nearly a hundred women, if not dozens. He had his own set of techniques to sweep a girl off her feet.

    But this time, he felt he had hit a snag; these two beauties weren''t giving him any attention.

    It was Song Yun who looked up and asked, "Hi, can I help you with something?"

    "Heh, just stopping by to say hello, make some friends," the man responded.

    Talking to himself, the man tried to sit next to Li Shishi.

    However, Li Shishi sternly rejected him.

    Yet, the man did not feel embarrassed at all and shamelessly moved a chair from the next table to sit in the aisle.

    Song Yun looked at him with disgust, thinking this guy must be a fool,cking all social awareness.

    "Excuse me, you''re being quite bothersome here, could you please leave?"

    Ye Qingqing, ufortable from his invasive gaze, couldn''t help but speak out.

    "Heh, I heard youdies discussing ''Pride and Prejudice'' earlier. I''m no genius, but I had worn out the English original by college. If you want to know what the book means, I could exin it to both of you..."

    "No need, I can ask my husband if I have any questions!"

    "What?"

    The man sized up Song Yun, thinking he seemed pretty average. Wasn''t he just a good-looking guy? After all, ''Pride and Prejudice'' isn''t something everyone reads, its tedious plots and long character names would dissuade many.

    "Heh, your husband is handsome, but I majored in ssical literature in college. I''m sure under my exnation, even the most boring books cane alive," he said with a smile, calcting in his mind.

    ording to his understanding, these two beauties must be literary girls, fond of Western literature. As long as he presented himself as knowledgeable, he might be able to draw closer to them, and perhaps even discuss literature in a hotelte into the night...

    "Sorry, we don''t need an exnation, please leave," Qing Qing said firmly.

    "Mydy, could it be that you feel my presence is hurting your husband''s pride?" the man boldly probed.

    Ye Qingqing did indeed harbor such a thought; Song Yun was just an ordinary man in her records, how could he possibly have a deep understanding of literature?

    "No matter whether brother Song Yun understands these or not, you''re still my favorite!" Qing Qing said as Song Yun cheerfully patted her head and spoke, "Then I''ll have to make you like me even more."

    Just literature, huh?

    After undergoing the system''s transformation over the past few days, he had already be thoroughly versed in literature from all periods and regions. It wouldn''t be much to ask for him to exin ''Pride and Prejudice,'' let alone to write a masterpiece himself.

 Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Marrying the Same Man

    Ye Qingqing heard this, and didn''t insist further. After all, in front of others, Song Yun''s dignity had to be fully respected. If Song Yun failed toe up with somethingter, she nned to just drag her brother Song Yun away.

    The man looked at Song Yun, a sardonic smile ying on his lips, "Could it be that today I''ve been mistaken and encountered a literary giant?"

    "I wouldn''t dare im to be a literary giant, but I do have a rough understanding of some things."

    Song Yun sifted through the memories in his mind, where the thoughts of countless top writers swirled.

    Among them was the author of Pride and Prejudice: Jane.

    "Let''s start with the author. Jane was born in a small town in Austria, her father was a local vicar, and as for her education, she never actually went to school. While creating Pride and Prejudice, she probably never imagined it would break away from the old traditions of Europe''s literary circles..."

    Professional exnations poured forth from Song Yun''s lips, causing onlookers who were there for the spectacle to break into cold sweats.

    Who would have thought that this pretty boy would be so knowledgeable? His schrly demeanor - have to say it''s really quite handsome...

    This was the result of Song Yun''s charm bonus. As long as he was serious about doing something, he would unconsciously exude a maic force that drew people in.

    The more the man with gold-rimmed sses listened, the more insecure he became. His knowledge of foreign literature was limited, having only casually attended a few lectures during college out of sheer boredom and never delving deeper.

    Now, hearing Song Yun''s endless talk about European literary circles, he felt that the breadth of this man''s knowledge might even surpass that of his college professors!

    "Umm... I... I have something to take care of, I must be going..."

    The man with gold-rimmed sses knew that staying any longer would only make him the butt of the joke, so he made a hasty exit.

    By this time, Ye Qingqing couldn''t tear her eyes away from Song Yun. She never imagined that her brother Song Yun, not only handsome, but his knowledge was so vast! He truly was a treasure trove of a young man!

    No, not right, a treasure trove of a husband!

    This was just a minor incident, but after this affair, even the male colleagues who originally held grudges against Song Yun began to soften their gaze towards him. Who could truly hate a man handsome in looks, beautiful in wife, andpetent in person?

    And Li Shishi kept pestering Song Yun to continue discussing the sordid tales of men and women in the European literary scene, her gossipy eyes causing Song Yun no end of embarrassment.

    So, seizing an opportunity, he imed he needed to visit the restroom to finally escape the clutches of this little witch.

    When Song Yun was out of sight of everyone, Li Shishi plopped down next to Ye Qingqing,ughing, "Who would have thought! You''ve hidden so much from me! Your brother Song Yun is so knowledgeable. He speaks with such authority, it''s like he''s even more impressive than my college professors!"

    "That''s right, but let me warn you! Don''t you dare set your sights on my Song Yun!"

    At that moment, Ye Qingqing''s phone rang, a problem had cropped up at thepany, and she stood up to take the call. Just then, Song Yun came out, and seeing only Li Shishi beside the table, he felt a huge headacheing on.

    "Where is Qingqing?"

    Song Yun asked, bracing himself.

    "What, you''re really that clingy to your wife? Or is it that you don''t want to be alone with me?"

    "..."

    Had Ye Qingqing''s best friend caught a fever? Or was she just being randy? What was she insinuating with those flirtatious words!

    Seeing Song Yun fall silent, Li Shishi strategically scooted a few centimeters closer in his direction.

    Spotting this, Song Yun promptly shifted a bit further away.

    Thus, the two of them yed a game of approach and evade ¨C one inching closer, the other wishing to be further away.

    "Stop moving! If you move any further, you''ll fall to the ground!"

    Li Shishi found the other''s expression amusing. She had never seen someone so demure. If it were someone else, they probably would''ve dly epted her advances by now.

    Brimming with the intention to tease Song Yun, Li Shishi looked up, her big eyes glistening pitifully as she pouted at Song Yun, "Why do you dislike me so much? Qingqing and I have been friends since we were little, and we made a promise to marry the same man when we were kids! By detesting me like this, does that mean you don''t want to marry me?"

    "....I...I have something else to do, I need to go first! When Qing Qinges back, help me tell her..."

    Song Yun fled in a panic without choosing his path.

    Seeing Song Yun jogging away and pushing open the door of the coffee shop, Li Shishi covered her mouth and snickered. This man was truly interesting; she couldn''t help wanting to tease him whenever she saw him.

    Honestly, if he weren''t her best friend''s man, she probably wouldn''t have been able to resist making a move on Song Yun.

    About fifteen minutester, Ye Qingqing finished dealing with thepany''s issues and, upon returning, found Li Shishi giggling and leaning over the table. So she asked, puzzled, "Where''s Brother Song Yun?"

    "He left, said he had things to do, hahaha..."

    Unable to contain herself, Li Shishi spilled the beans about what she had done and her thoughts to Ye Qingqing. Seeing her best friendugh so hard she could hardly catch her breath, Ye Qingqing was also quite helpless.

    ...

    That evening, Song Yun had just finished his shower and came out of the bathroom.

    He received a message from Ye Qingqing.

    "I''m nning to buy a sports car soon, Brother Song Yun, will youe with me to check it out?"

    "Sure."

    "Then tomorrow morning at ten o''clock, don''t miss it at your front door~"

    "Don''t miss it."

    After replying to the message, Song Yun wiped his hair, thinking that he had never ''checked-in'' at a sports car dealership before and wondered what sort of reward he would get.

    Early the next morning, Song Yun got ready and stood at the entrance of his residential area waiting.

    Just past ten o''clock, the roar of a sports car reached him from outside theplex.

    It was the same dominant Lamborghini asst time, slowly pulling up in front of Song Yun.

    After getting in the car, he noticed that Ye Qingqing''s outfit was different from usual. Normally, Qing Qing preferred to wear somewhat formal clothes, but today she was wearing a sexy light purple bodycon dress, which outlined her figure perfectly!

    Curvaceous and well-defined; the exposed skin was wlessly white. A woman like this could dazzle anyone.

    For a moment, Song Yun was stunned.

    Seeing Song Yun''s reaction, Ye Qingqing giggled to herself internally.

    After going backst night, she had seriously considered her outfit for today. After many changes, she had felt that being married for so many days, yet not having had even the slightest physical intimacy with Brother Song Yun, she might as well take out the boldest piece of clothing from her wardrobe and try to seduce him a bit.

    Today, it seems, the effect was extraordinary.

    Sitting in the car for a while, Song Yun finally came to his senses.

    He hurriedly exined, "I was thinking when I got in the car just now..."

    "Ah? Thinking about what?"

    "I was thinking that this steering wheel is really big, no no, the seats are really white... pfft pfft pfft..."

    At critical times, his mouth always failed him; he really felt like pping himself!

    Watching Song Yun turn beet red and break into a sweat, Ye Qingqing burst outughing, "Alright, alright, I''m your wife, you should look all you want with pride, I won''t say a thing..."

    As she spoke, a hint of pink flushed across Ye Qingqing''s fair face.

 Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Check-in at the 4S store, reward: sports car "Poison"!

    The car started, and Song Yun''s gaze continually lingered on Ye Qingqing.

    Ye Qingqing''s face flushed red, wondering if Song Yun really liked her outfit today.

    Could it be that after buying the car, he would want to take her home?

    And if they did go home, would he stay overnight?

    What if he did stay, would he share a room with her and then...

    The thought made Ye Qingqing feel her body heating up.

    Seeing Ye Qingqing looking as if she had a fever, Song Yun quickly steadied her hand on the steering wheel.

    "Song Yun has grabbed my hand!"

    Ye Qingqing internally screamed with excitement, thinking this small act of holding might bridge the distance between them!

    As Ye Qingqing seemed to lose control, Song Yun rolled down the window, allowing the cool breeze to blow in and cool them down.

    Meanwhile, at the Su family''s living room.

    Zhao Junxia held her phone, her face clouded with worry.

    It had been many days since Xiong Denghui left, and there had been no answer to her calls or replies to her messages. Had she fallen victim to a scammer?

    Just as she expressed this concern to Su Jun, he interrupted her.

    "Mom, rest assured! I''ve specifically checked online about that project these past few days. Uncle Xiong''s project is real and already underway. And even if you don''t trust Uncle Xiong, you have to trust your son, right? I''ve judged countless people, and I can''t be wrong!"

    Reassured by her son''s words, Zhao Junxia felt somewhat relieved, but the fact that Xiong Denghui was still unreachable was not a good sign. Surely, they couldn''t just wait a whole month doing nothing?

    "Mom, if you''re feeling restless at home, go y mahjong with those aunties. I''m heading out soon too, I''ve arranged to visit a 4S car shop. I''m just waiting for the money to be credited to my ount so I can pay in full and pick up the car."

    Su Jun looked at his phone with a delighted grin, thinking of the past few days'' flirty banter with his goddess, which had brought them closer. Although it was always Su Jun cracking the dirty jokes and the goddess scolding him for being annoying, it all still proved one thing, didn''t it?

    The goddess truly liked him!

    With that in mind, he couldn''t help but envisage a scenario where, after purchasing the car in full, he''d take the goddess to a high-end restaurant for dinner, followed by a night of no return!

    As Su Jun''s thoughts became warmer, he grabbed his shirt cor and eximed, "Mom, I''m stepping out! Don''t overthink it. Maybe Uncle Xiong has just been too busy to check his phone these days. And don''t keep pestering him, it makes our family look distrustful."

    After speaking, Su Jun left the house to pick up his goddess.

    On the other side, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing arrived at the Lamborghini 4S store.

    "Ding! Congrattions, Host, for sessfully checking in at the Lamborghini 4S store. You have been rewarded with a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster!"

    As expected!

    Upon hearing the system''s notification, Song Yun was ted. Lamborghini Venenos were limited edition worldwide; not just anyone could buy one with money. He hadn''t expected the system to be so generous as to gift him several million out of the blue!

    But the surprises didn''t end there; what followed was a stream of memories integrating into Song Yun''s mind.

    Song Yun mulled over the memories, his heart racing.

    Those memories had merged with the driving talent of today''s top racecar drivers, meaning he could effortlessly drive the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster through the streets without any training.

    "Shall we go in?"

    Ye Qingqing parked the car neatly, took Song Yun''s arm with a smile, and said.

    Only then did Song Yun notice that Ye Qingqing had changed into a pair of crystal high heels. Under the sunlight, the crystal shoes sparkled with myriad colors,plementing her fair feet and exuding pure allure.

    The twoughed and chatted their way into the 4S store, where a uniformed sales associate quickly approached.

    "Miss Ye, are you here to look at cars today?"

    The sales associate stood eagerly beside Ye Qingqing and asked.

    "Yes, just came over to buy a car while I had some free time,"

    Ye Qingqing said with a smile.

    Song Yun, on the other hand, was searching the whole ce for his own personal poison, and sure enough, there was a brand-new sports car sitting on the 4S showroom floor, like the king of cars, receiving worship from the thousands of other vehicles.

    When Ye Qingqing saw that Song Yun was standing still, she followed his gaze and spotted that unique car as well.

    Seeing something she liked, Ye Qingqing pulled Song Yun towards the car.

    The female sales associate followed closely behind, adding with a tone of regret, "Miss Ye has quite the eye. You spotted this model immediately, but unfortunately, someone has already ordered this car. It''s currently just on disy in our 4S store for visitors to admire, and who knows, the owner might drive it away any day now."

    "Someone ordered it?"

    Ye Qingqing looked a bit disappointed.

    Just as Song Yun was about to tease her with a smile, he heard a girl''s voiceing from the entrance of the 4S store.

    "Ah, ah, ah~! Jun Jun, look at that car, it''s so cool! Can we buy this one, please?"

    The voice belonged to Xiao Jie, and standing beside her was none other than Su Jun.

    The two of them had also decided to visit the 4S store today to look at cars and were just waiting for the money to be transferred to make a full payment.

    At the mention of Su Jun''s name, Song Yun turned around curiously, and sure enough, Su Jun was standing next to Xiao Jie in a sycophantic pose.

    What''s he doing here???

    Song Yun was puzzled. Even if the Bad Luck Card had expired, Su Jun''s status was not enough to buy a sports car, was it?

    With the Su family''s financial resources, a car costing a couple hundred thousand was already a stretch, and they would have to take out a loan to buy it.

    Could it be that something had happened in thest few days that he wasn''t aware of?

    Su Jun also noticed Song Yun at a nce. It wasn''t because Song Yun was handsome, but because Ye Qingqing was too beautiful. He recognized her immediately as the woman he had seen outside the civil affairs bureau a few days ago.

    Encountering her again, Su Jun''s heart pounded furiously. He had been too embarrassed to look closely that day, but after sizing her up today, he thought, what kind of goddess is Xiao Jiepared to this?

    She might deceive those naive kids in school!

    The real goddess was definitely Ye Qingqing!

    This Song Yun really had a stroke of dumb luck, managing to marry such a stunning wife. It was infuriating!

    Xiao Jie didn''t notice the change in Su Jun''s expression and went ahead, surrounding the Lamborghini and continually admiring it.

    "Jun Jun, this car looks so cool, let''s buy it!"

    "Sorry, miss, but this car has already been reserved by someone else and is not for sale at our dealership."

    The female sales associate exined apologetically with a smile.

    "It''s already been purchased?"

    Su Jun felt his face had been pped. Finally, there was a car with some status in the store, and it had already been reserved!

    "How much would it cost to preorder this car, and how long until delivery?"

    "I''m sorry, this model requires an application through headquarters, and the full payment would be around 40 million yuan."

    "Forty million? Won?"

    "You''re joking, of course it''s in renminbi."

    Upon hearing the price, Su Jun gasped in shock. He knew a Lamborghini was more expensive than other sports cars of the same caliber, but he had not imagined the difference to be so substantial!

    Realizing this, Su Jun knew the person who could afford this car was no ordinary individual.

    While the owner hadn''t arrived yet, Su Jun greedily circled the sports car, stepping around it with eyes filled with envy.

 Chapter 11: Chapter 11 The more you brag, the quicker the slap in the face comes

    Standing beside Su Jun, Xiao Jie was also looking enviously at the Lamborghini.

    "This car not only looks handsome, but I bet the specs are top of the line too!"

    Although she didn''t understand much about cars, she was well aware of what tens of millions meant, and anyone who could spend that much on a car was definitely one of the Magic Capital''s top-tier wealthy and handsome bachelors.

    Seeing Xiao Jie''s interest in the car, Su Jun showed off the limited knowledge in his brain.

    "Xiao Jie, the performance of this car definitely surpasses ny-nine percent of sports cars. We think tens of millions is a lot, but maybe for the car owner, this car is just a drop in the bucket. Plus, think about the modifications and maintenance after buying it, don''t you think it''s astronomically priced?"

    Hearing this, desire gleamed in Xiao Jie''s eyes.

    "So the person who can buy this car must be a big shot, right?"

    "Heh, I wouldn''t dare say anything certain, but they must have assets worth several billion."

    Watching the two of them go back and forth, Song Yun burst intoughter.

    He said to the female salesperson, "Hello, could you please get me the keys to this car?"

    As soon as Song Yun finished speaking, everyone wore an expression of disbelief.

    Su Jun looked at him with disdain and said scornfully, "Didn''t you hear what the salesperson just said? This car already has an owner. You, who mbered up by being a gigolo to a rich and beautiful woman, still dream of owning this car? Dream on!"

    The salesperson chimed in at this moment, "Sir, we have no right to lend this car to a third party, so I am sorry. I suggest you look at other models."

    Hearing the salesperson''s words, Su Jun nodded in satisfaction. What could a gigolo possibly be capable of? Let alone you, even the goddess by your side couldn''t match the assets of the owner of this car.

    Song Yun shook his head helplessly and said to the saleswoman, "I am Song Yun. I believe you have already been informed of the owner''s name at your end, haven''t you?"

    The system has this one good feature, taking care of all the tedious matters, and Song Yun just needed to verify his identity.

    Before the salesperson could speak, Su Jun jumped out, pointed at Song Yun''s nose, and ranted, "Who do you think you are acting like this? People who don''t know better might think you''re something special, but you''re just a moocher! What, you service your sugar mama well and think about scamming her money? Isn''t that disgraceful? As a man, I despise you! I detest you!"

    These words caused everyone''s expression to change. Ye Qingqing couldn''t help but want to stand up for him, but Song Yun stopped her.

    Song Yun looked at the female salesperson, who was in a daze, and asked gently, "What''s the matter, didn''t the head office tell you the owner''s information?"

    "No no no... So you are Mr. Song Yun!"

    The salesperson covered her mouth, incredulous. What''s with the rich these days, liking to y cat and mouse? And looking at this handsome guy''s attire, it was so... ordinary, he didn''t look like the owner of the car at all...

    "Please provide your identification information..."

    The salesperson respectfully took Song Yun''s ID, carefully cross-checked it with the information provided by the headquarters, and returned it to him with both hands respectfully.

    "Mr. Song, everything checks out. I''ll go get your keys right away!"

    Minutester, the salesperson came running out with two keys in hand.

    "Mr. Song, here are the keys to your car. One is the master key, the other a spare. If you lose them, you can contact the Magic Capital Lamborghini 4S shop anytime, and we will provide you with 24-hour emergency assistance."

    Seeing how respectfully the saleswoman was treating him, Su Jun waspletely dumbfounded.

    What just happened?

    Did the saleswoman mean to say that this car belonged to Song Yun?

    Wasn''t Song Yun just a loser a few days ago? Unable to even produce hundreds of thousands for a dowry, how could he possibly be the owner of this Lamborghini "poison"?

    Moreover, luxury sports cars like these require time for customization, so this meant that Song Yun had already bought this car before he broke up with my sister???

    Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

    Su Jun couldn''t ept the reality that Song Yun was actually a wealthy big shot. He shook his head, his heart filled with bitterness.

    If Mother hadn''t added to the dowry at thest minute, could I have hitched myself to this big tree through my little brother-inw?

    ```

    Fuck!

    The girl standing beside Su Jun looked at Song Yun with affection in her eyes.

    This handsome guy was even better looking than Su Jun and wealthier, too. If she could hook up with him... wouldn''t she be able to transform into a phoenix that ascended to the branches above?

    And at this moment, Ye Qingqing''s beautiful eyes were moving restlessly as she gazed at Song Yun, her heart tumultuous like overturned rivers and seas.

    So her brother Song Yun was actually a wealthy man? That didn''t seem quite right, and the information she had gotten from the detective indicated that her brother Song Yun was just an ordinary person...

    Could there be something she didn''t know?

    Song Yun ignored the gazes of everyone around and took the keys, patting them into the palm of Ye Qingqing''s hand.

    As if this car, worth tens of millions, was nothing to him.

    Seeing Song Yun''s indifferent expression, Su Jun''s mentality copsed.

    Just now, he had been eagerly boasting about the car, but in a moment, it was as if he had pped his own face¡ªand it was the loudest kind of p. He felt his head swelling with blood, his vision starting to blur.

    No!

    If someone had pped his face like this in the past, Su Jun would have certainly endured it.

    But now! It was different!

    He too was rich!

    Thanks to Uncle Xiong''s first-quarter dividend, he was about to receive over fifty million. Since that was the case, spending forty million to buy a car wasn''t out of the question!

    With this thought, Su Jun''s emotions gradually calmed down, and he looked at the female salesperson and waved his hand grandly.

    "Go get the car configuration list, I want to buy a luxury sports car that''s no different from this one!"

    Elsewhere.

    Downstairs at the Su family''s building, inside the mahjong parlor.

    Zhao Junxia was boasting to the group of good sisters about how she was about to be a wealthy person.

    As she absorbed their envious nces, Zhao Junxia felt an unprecedented rity through her entire being.

    Zhao Junxia was happily chatting away when the door to the mahjong parlor was pushed open.

    Two police officers entered.

    Seeing them, everyone hurriedly collected the money off the table, fearing beingbelled as gamblers and being detained for a few days.

    However, the two police officers didn''t pay any attention to the small actions of the crowd.

    As the police got closer and closer, a flicker of panic emerged in Zhao Junxia''s heart.

    "Are you Madam Zhao Junxia?"

    "Yes, that''s me. What''s happened?"

    Zhao Junxia asked tentatively.

    "Do you recognize the person in this photo?"

    One of the police officers took out a photo from his folder and ced it in front of Zhao Junxia.

    "Xiong Denghui! I know him, what''s wrong?"

    Zhao Junxia was somewhat flustered.

    "Unfortunately, we have to inform you that this suspect is a professional fraudster who deceives the savings of the middle-aged and elderly by boasting about high-return investment projects. Someone has already reported him to the Magic Capital Criminal Police Team yesterday, and we have begun our investigation.

    However, it''s unlikely we''ll find him in the short term, so you should prepare yourself for a long fight."

    ```

 Chapter 12: Chapter 12 My Husband Is Very Picky~

    Xiong Denghui is a fraudster!

    These words kept circling in Zhao Junxia''s mind. She strained to keep her spirits up, somewhat in disbelief.

    But the evidence provided by the police dragged her back to reality.

    Her three million yuan, gone!

    She had not even warmed to the sum when she handed it over to Xiong Denghui. And now, this was the oue. Oh heavens, are you trying to ruin us, the Su family!!!

    Seeing Zhao Junxia''s near fainting expression, the police quickly tried to soothe her and then began recording her statement on the scene.

    After it was over, Zhao Junxia, with a pained expression, struggled to ask, "Youngrade, can we still recover our money?"

    "This..." The young police officer who was recording the statement was at a loss for words.

    The older police officer sighed and said solemnly, "Based on our experience, fraudsters typically squander the funds they''ve swindled as soon as possible... They know they can''t keep the money, so it''s very likely that your funds have already been spent by Xiong Denghui..."

    "Bang!"

    Zhao Junxia copsed beside the mahjong table.

    Three million yuan, a lifetime of savings, all gone...

    All gone...

    This money was even acquired by mortgaging her house. If she couldn''t pay back the bank... her own home...

    Thinking of this, Zhao Junxia couldn''t help but cover her face and weep bitterly.

    The two police officers seemed ustomed to such scenes. They exchanged nces, and for a moment, only Zhao Junxia''s sobs filled the room.

    "Sigh... Such arge sum of money, and you dared to hand it over to a stranger..."

    The young police officer had only uttered half of his words when he was interrupted by the older officer. This was a time for constion, not to agitate the victim.

    He patted Zhao Junxia''s shoulder and spoke gently, "Given the amount Xiong Denghui has scammed, if he is caught, he could be sentenced to more than thirty years. That''s at least one good oue, I suppose..."

    Sentenced to more than thirty years?

    Even if they sentenced him for life, what use would it be? My money would still be gone. Thinking about the monthly loan she needed to repay the bank, Zhao Junxia felt a tightness in her chest and fainted on the spot.

    But as her body barely touched the ground, the pain from her previous fracture was pulled again. Unable to faint, she could only lie there, crying in agony.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere.

    Inside the Lamborghini 4S store.

    Su Jun meticulously chose the configuration for the sports car, finally settling on a model that cost thirty million yuan after modifications.

    Song Yun looked at his triumphant expression and asked curiously, "Did you win the lottery? Even if you hit the jackpot, it can''t be that much, can it?"

    "Who do you think you''re belittling! I''m telling you, without you, the unlucky star, our family is doing very well. We even have a project thatys golden eggs! Don''t even mention thirty million yuan, even three hundred million, in half a year, that will be just a drop in the bucket for me!"

    Seeing Su Jun''s resolute appearance, the female salesperson was overjoyed. If she could close this deal, it would be enough for her to put down payment on a house in the Magic Capital!

    "Even if you have a project, you don''t have the money, and nowadays there are a lot of fraudsters who can swindle a lot of funds just by talking. I hope you aren''t dealing with such a person."

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Su Jun stomped his feet in anger.

    He pointed at Song Yun''s nose and coldly sneered, "Don''t think everyone''s like you, society hasn''t gone bad to that extent!"

    After finishing his words, he took out his phone, wanting to call Xiong Denghui. Now that he had invested, as a minor shareholder, it wouldn''t be a problem to take some dividends in advance, right?

    "Dial tone... Dial tone... The number you''ve dialled is not answering, please try againter..."

    No answer?

    Su Jun''s brow furrowed as he dialed again.

    A few minutester, after dialing more than a dozen times, Su Jun was drenched in cold sweat.

    What''s going on? Why is there no answer? When the money hadn''t been paid, a secretary would take the call instantly. What''s happening now?

    I''ll definitelyin to Uncle Xiong and get him to fire this irresponsible secretary!

    Several more minutes passed, and still no one answered the phone.

    The people present were already getting a bit impatient, even Xiaojie''s eyes carried a trace of disgust in their depths.

    "Hold on, I''ll call my mom to ask about the situation..."

    Su Jun wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his fingers trembling slightly as he dialed Zhao Junxia''s mobile phone.

    Connected!

    "Mom! Can you call Uncle Xiong for me? I can''t get through to him!"

    The familiar voice of his mother did note through; instead, after some rustling sounds, a male voice spoke, "Hello, I''m a police officer from the Economic Crime Division of the Magic Capital Criminal Investigation Brigade. Are you Ms. Zhao''s son?"

    "Huh?"

    Su Jun was bewildered; why was someone from the police looking for his mom?

    What was going on?

    He tried to maintain hisposure as he walked away and asked quietly, "What did my mom do?"

    "Here''s the thing..."

    The police recounted the matter regarding Xiong Denghui again and concluded with, "It seems that your mother has been injured; she is now lying on the ground motionless. We don''t know what''s wrong with her, so we''ve called an ambnce. You should head directly to the Magic Capital Third People''s Hospital."

    After speaking, the other party hung up the phone.

    Listening to the busy tone beeping on the phone.

    Su Jun panicked...

    In all his calctions, he only considered the profits he could gain, never expecting that Xiong Denghui, who seemed so decent, would turn out to be a fraudster!

    He could no longer remain calm and felt dizzy, copsing onto the ground.

    "A fraudster... Uncle Xiong turned out to be a fraudster..."

    Just like that, three million was gone...

    Even if you threw three million one-yuan coins into the Huangpu River, you''d at least hear a ssh, but now, there was nothing...

    That three million was money obtained by mortgaging the house, the interest and principal that had to be paid every month...

    At this thought, Su Jun almost fainted.

    Seeing Su Jun sitting on the ground from a distance, Xiaojie walked over with a furrowed brow and asked, "What''s wrong? Are you going through with the car deal today?"

    Hearing this, Su Jun couldn''t help but burst into loud sobs, "It''s gone, all gone, I''m broke... three million... I might never earn that in my whole life, and now it''s just gone..."

    Xiaojie frowned deeply, not feeling the slightest pity for Su Jun, only a sense of embarrassment.

    She gave Su Jun a disdainful look, turned her head to open her WeChat contacts, and with a smile said to Song Yunmei, "Handsome, let''s add each other as friends and go for a drink sometime~"

    Su Jun, sitting on the ground and pounding the floor in tears, heard that his goddess had betrayed him and had thrown herself into the arms of Song Yun, which made him cry even harder.

    "I''m sorry, my husband doesn''t add random women to his contacts, and besides, my husband is very picky. He doesn''t include unattractive people in his diet," said Ye Qingqing, standing with hands on hips.

    Xiaojie, who was about to retort, felt hesitant upon seeing the other woman''s delicate face and explosive figure.

    But with things as they were, she could only pin all her hopes on Song Yun. She looked up at him with pitiful eyes, hoping the man before her wouldn''t let her lose face.

    But Song Yun seemed as if he hadn''t seen her at all, frowning as he looked at Su Jun''s back.

    "Crap..."

    Xiaojie left in a huff, her high heels cking angrily, and when she passed by Su Jun, she gave him a kick.

    "Idiot... going out with you was just embarrassing. Watch how I make you socially dead at school!"

 Chapter 13: Chapter 13 All Because of Ye Qingqing!

    "Ding, the Punish Evil and Promote Good Card has beenpletely used up. After continuously inflicting misfortune, the following result has ultimately led to..."

    Song Yun looked at the status of the Su family on the program panel and couldn''t help but be greatly startled.

    He initially thought it would be enough just to let Zhao Junxia suffer some injuries, but who knew the system would be so powerful? Not only did Zhao Junxia have fractures in dozens of ces throughout her body, but she had also been deceived into selling the house by Su Jun''s nderous talk, being scammed out of three million!

    That was three million!

    It''s an amount of savings that an ordinary person might not umte in a lifetime, and for Zhao Junxia, who valued money as much as her life, it was a fatal blow!

    Back then, during his romantic rtionship with Su Luting, Zhao Junxia never hesitated to take money from his pocket, even his brother-inw needed him to pay for outings and dates.

    He might as well have been a portable ATM for her.

    If Zhao Junxia had considered Song Yun''s feelings even a little bit and understood the difficulty of earning money, things might have been tolerable.

    But Zhao Junxia''s greed was so intense, she virtually wanted to drain Song Yun dry!

    Now it was all over. Not to mention the money she had siphoned from Song Yun in the past, she couldn''t even hold onto her principal savings. It''s unknown whether poor Su Luting would have to bear the burden of the heavy mortgage because of her mother and brother''s greed.

    However, these were not issues that Song Yun needed to consider. His current situation had nothing to do with any of it.

    He got into his car and left with Ye Qingqing, only leaving behind a stunned saleswoman and a weeping Su Jun.

    Sitting in the Lamborghini Venom, Ye Qingqing curiously surveyed the man in front of her.

    "I never expected that my brother Song Yun would actually be a hidden rich man!"

    If driving a Venom doesn''t make one rich, then probably only owning a private jet would count.

    As Song Yunkai drove, he also kept refining the racing memories in his mind. He shrugged his shoulders andughed, "I can''t be considered wealthy. Would you believe it if I told you this is my first time driving a sports car in my life?"

    "Believe you? In your dreams!" Ye Qingqing nced at Song Yun skeptically. Sitting in the car, all she felt was smooth driving, appropriate speed, without any bumps or difort¡ªsuch driving skills could onlye from those who had driven sports cars for over a decade.

    "Don''t believe it, then." Song Yun said helplessly.

    "Big dummy..." Ye Qingqing, staring at Song Yun''s earnest face while driving, finally couldn''t resist and leaned in to peck his cheek.

    Song Yun was startled by the sudden attack, and quickly pulled the car over to the side of the road.

    After the kiss, Ye Qingqing shrank back in her seat, looking anywhere but at him.

    Song Yun touched his face, as if the warmth of the kiss still lingered on the surface of his skin.

    "Well, you! You dared to steal a kiss from me!" Song Yun feigned anger.

    "I''m sorry... I just..."

    Before Ye Qingqing could finish her apologetic statement, Song Yun''s lips fiercely sealed hers.

    "Mmm mmm... Mmm~"

    Ye Qingqing''s eyes widened in surprise at first but slowly turned to enjoyment.

    The kiss from brother Song Yun was so warm, and her heartbeat was so fast...

    After a long while, Song Yun returned to his seat.

    Ye Qingqing''s lipstick had been smeared, but she didn''t care about that. Her heart pounded away deep inside her chest.

    She sneaked a nce at Song Yun and noticed the mark of her lipstick still on his lips, which made herugh out loud.

    Taking a handkerchief out of her bag, dabbing it with some water, she carefully wiped Song Yun''s lips.

    "Brother Song Yun is such a big dummy, not gentle at all~"

    Ye Qingqing''s words were full of allure, and upon hearing them, all the hairs on Song Yun''s body involuntarily stood on end.

    "Alright, you dare to speak of me! Once we get home, I''ll show you what I''m truly like when I''m not gentle!"

    Song Yun floored the elerator, and the car sprinted toward home!

    At this moment, Song Yun''s heart was thrilled beyond measure; his wife was just too enticing! Even ustomed to the beauties in Sun Nation movies, he had no resistance when faced with Ye Qingqing!

    Couldn''t take it anymore! Couldn''t hold back any longer!

    It was time to go home and take care of this little enchantress!

    Ye Qingqing sat in the passenger seat, her little face blushing red, as if thinking about what Brother Song Yun had just mentioned...that thing when they get home?

    The car soon arrived at the ce where Song Yun lived, an apartment he had rented right after leaving university. The monthly rent alone was 4,000 yuan, and if it weren''t for his monthly sry in the tens of thousands, and the fact that he usually cooked at home, he wouldn''t have been able to make a life for himself in the Magic Capital.

    Once the car stopped, the gazes of the surrounding neighbors immediately locked onto the sports car.

    Thismunity in the Magic Capital was neither particrly good nor bad, only moderate. A BMW or Mercedes worth several hundred thousand was considered impressive, and now, a luxury supercar had driven in, utterly startling them.

    Song Yun swiftly got out of the car and, like a gentleman, walked over to Ye Qingqing''s side to open the door for her.

    Seeing that the car''s owner was Song Yun, the neighbors were stunned in their tracks.

    And when a stunning beauty stepped out of the car, their confusion deepened even more!

    Song Yun driving a sports car while bringing along a beauty??? Was this still the thrifty young man they knew from their daily lives???

    Song Yun, unconcerned with onlookers, led Ye Qingqing up the stairs, nodding at the surrounding neighbors as they went.

    Once Song Yun had gone up, the neighbors gathered together to whisper among themselves.

    "I told you Song Yun had the face of great wealth and honor, but you didn''t believe me! Now that he has driven a sports car into thepound, you have to believe me now, right?"

    "You say everyone has the look of great wealth and honor. Who in thepound doesn''t know about your nonsense! But truth be told, could young Song Yun be the son of some wealthy conglomerate? Look at that sports car; it must be worth millions!"

    "s, he must be a rich second generation here to experience life. We missed the chance to cling to a high branch, and now all we can do is watch from afar!"

    "I even thought about setting him up with my niece at one point. Now seeing Song Yun''s girlfriend, thank goodness I never opened my mouth. It would have been downright embarrassing!"

    The aunties didn''t stop gossiping about Song Yun behind his back, but everyone''s eyes were filled with envy and jealousy...

    Meanwhile.

    After leaving the elevator, Song Yun took Ye Qingqing back to his ce.

    As soon as the door closed, Song Yun nted a kiss on Ye Qingqing''s neck.

    Ye Qingqing shuddered as if electrified, her face turning deep red.

    But soon, she snapped out of her daze, panicking as she pushed Song Yun away, muttering softly, "We can''t continue... We... We haven''t even met the parents yet..."

    Hearing the firmness in Ye Qingqing''s voice, the passion in Song Yun was extinguished by a bucket of cold water.

    Indeed, he still didn''t know Ye Qingqing that well; how could he have thought to...

    It was all because Ye Qingqing was too beautiful, her figure too stunning, and what she was wearing today was far too tempting. Otherwise, why wouldn''t he, a modern-day Liu Xiahui, be able to withstand such temptation?

    It was all Ye Qingqing''s fault!

 Chapter 14: Chapter 14 Love, Its Really Magical

    "Cough cough... Find a seat, I''ll get you some water,"

    Song Yun, noticing the atmosphere turning awkward, quickly turned and walked toward the kitchen.

    "Brother Song Yun, I thought guys'' rooms would be dirty and messy, but yours is surprisingly tidy~"

    Ye Qingqing said as she sat on the sofa, looking around.

    The apartment Song Yun rented was notrge, just a one-bedroom with a living room, kitchen, and bathroom that altogether came up to less than fifty square meters, even smaller than Ye Qingqing''s bedroom. But this ce, where Brother Song Yun lived, had to be more perfect than any luxury mansion!

    "I live here by myself usually, and messy stuff just annoys me."

    Song Yun handed a bottle of ice water to Ye Qingqing with a smile.

    "Did someone clean it for you?" Ye Qingqing gave Song Yun a look, then poutingly said, "From now on, this is the olddy''s territory! No other female creatures allowed in!"

    "Hehe, what about pets?"

    Song Yun was in the mood to tease the other person.

    "Not even pets!" Ye Qingqing took a sip of water, then spat it out immediately, her cheeks reddening, "I mean... These days, I should avoid cold things."

    "Oh, oh, oh!"

    Although Song Yun had never experienced intimate rtions between men and women, he was very clear about a girl''s monthly period. He stopped in time just now, thankful that he didn''t cross the line...

    He switched to a bottle of room-temperature water and sat next to Ye Qingqing, curiously asking, "Speaking of which, we''ve been married until now, but I still don''t know what your family''s situation is like. Can you tell me?"

    Ye Qingqing looked at Song Yun seriously, thinking that he really hadn''t recognized her. Humph! She wondered how he''d face her when she revealed the truth!

    Song Yun felt ufortable under her gaze, suspecting that Ye Qingqing might be a bit angry. It made sense, after all. There was no proposal, no parental blessings, and not even a proper wedding. They simply got the marriage certificate in a confused rush, which would make anyone feel chilly.

    "Let me tell you, my mother is fine, a rather kind person, but my father, he''s very strict..."

    "How strict?"

    "Well... it''s hard to say, just very difficult to get along with. After all, he''s the wealthiest man in Magic Capital, and his value is just too high. It''s bing harder to guess what he''s thinking now."

    Hearing this, Song Yun broke out in a cold sweat.

    He had thought that Ye Qingqing''s family might have an asset of ten billion or so, but it turned out she was the daughter of the wealthiest man.

    The wealthiest person in Magic Capital must be worth a hundred billion, right?

    Although he was not worried about his own living expenses,pared to a top magnate, his assets were probably not even worth mentioning.

    "Cough cough... Do you have any brothers or sisters?"

    Ye Qingqing nkly looked at Song Yun and shook her head.

    "So you''re an only child?"

    "Yeah, my dad said having me was enough for this lifetime~"

    "..."

    Ye Qingqing noticed Song Yun''s expression bing stranger and stranger, but couldn''t tell what he was thinking.

    "That... Let''s get one thing straight, I''m on my own, and I''m not being a stay-at-home son-inw..."

    Listening to Song Yun''s mumble, Ye Qingqing snorted withughter, leaning on his shoulder and saying, "Dummy, who''s going to be a stay-at-home son-inw, you''re not allowed either!"

    "Hehe"

    Song Yun casually put his arm around Ye Qingqing''s shoulder and asked curiously, "Your dad... I mean, our dad, since he''s the wealthiest man in Magic Capital, your family must have been prosperous for quite a few generations, right?"

    After hearing what Song Yun said, Ye Qingqing thought carefully and nodded, "We used to be quite wealthy, but then went bankrupt for some reasons. When I was very young, it was because my father seized an opportunity that we were able to restore our family''s honor."

    "Oh? I wonder what opportunity your father-inw grabbed to be the richest man."

    Song Yun wondered if his father-inw might also have a system.

    "They demolished our ancestral home, and dad got quite a lot of money. Then he just kept investing in setting up factories andpanies, eventually getting to the scale we have today."

    "..."

    The second generation of demolition tycoons, untouchable and untouchable, it seems there''s some truth to the saying about the richness of the third generation of demolition.

    "Then, when I find time, I''ll pay a visit to my future father-inw. No matter how much he gives me a hard time, I will not utter a word ofint. I want to let him know that I am serious about you."

    Song Yun''s sudden sweet talk made Ye Qingqing''s face flush.

    She lifted her head and pecked Song Yun''s lips lightly.

    The two of them stayed in this amorous atmosphere for over two hours, and Song Yun felt that if they continued like this, he''d definitely fail to remain a contemporary paragon of virtue!

    "It''s gettingte, let me take you home..."

    Song Yun turned away, bending over to stand up.

    "Okay... well, let''s look forward to the next time we meet..."

    Ye Qingqing reluctantly said.

    "Anything is fine..."

    The awkwardness Song Yun now felt was something every man understands. He silently recited the Great Compassion Mantra and took several deep breaths before he could barely suppress it.

    "Let''s go, let''s go!"

    The two drove away.

    The aunties sunbathing downstairs huddled together and pointed at the exhaust of the sports car.

    "Looks like Little Song''s got stamina, it''s been nearly three hours!"

    "Ah, after all, he''s young, indulging is normal."

    "These two seem more and more like a good match..."

    After sending Ye Qingqing home, Song Yun parked the car in the underground parking lot of a nearbyrge supermarket. He didn''t dare leave a car worth tens of millions in the neighborhood; it would be bad if some reckless kid didn''t know better and scratched it up.

    Lying on the bed, Song Yun stared at the ceiling.

    Ever since he got the system, life had been unabatedly smooth sailing, and the more he lived, the morefortable he felt. But what if he had never received the system? Or if he hadpromised that day in front of the civil affairs bureau?

    He dare not think about it...

    Song Yun cherished the present even more.

    The next day.

    Ye Qingqing went to Li Shishi''s house, entered the bedroom, and pulled back the heavy curtains.

    Bright sunlight streamed in, and Li Shishi opened her sleep-filled eyes and sat up. She adjusted her slipping shoulder strap andined, "What time is it? I was uptest night watching dramas... Baby, let me sleep a little longer..."

    "Yesterday, Brother Song Yun and I, you know, did that thing!"

    Ye Qingqing excitedly jumped onto the bed and gestured to Li Shishi with excitement.

    "Huh???"

    Li Shishi, just woken up and her brain still booting, was confused for a moment, her eyes widening and mouth hanging open, looking utterly dazed.

    "Not so fast, you''ve only known each other for a few days! Even if Song Yun is handsome! And well-educated! You wouldn''t progress that fast, would you!"

    "Hehe, just... couldn''t help it..."

    "You silly girl!"

    Li Shishi tapped Ye Qingqing on the forehead firmly.

    She eyed Qingqing''s thighs and gasped, "You did that yesterday... how can you even get out of bed today? They say the first time is supposed to be really painful..."

    Ye Qingqing, face covered in ck lines, pushed Li Shishi away and said with embarrassed anger, "What are you thinking! I meant, yesterday Brother Song Yun and I kissed~ Hehe."

    "Just a..." Li Shishi waved her hand dismissively, instantly sobering up: "Wait! Your first kiss? You just gave it away like that?"

    Li Shishi''s brain couldn''t keep up with Ye Qingqing anymore. She was now utterly confounded by the magic of love.

 Chapter 15: Chapter 15 Su Familys Predicament

    "Baby! Snap out of it, okay? Even though he''s your Song Yun brother, that doesn''t mean you can just be so casual, does it??" Li Shishi said angrily.

    "Oh... I just couldn''t help it..."

    "Sigh... What am I going to do with you!" Li Shishi poked Ye Qingqing''s head hard and sighed, "Being this forward now makes Qian Yunsheng, who chased after you back then, seem so pitiful!"

    Qian Yunsheng?

    Ye Qingqing pursed her lips; this man''s family was also quite powerful in the Magic Capital. Last year, Ye''s father intended to bring the two families together and pushed for that.

    But back then, Ye Qingqing had her heart set on finding Song Yun and didn''t spare a thought for Qian Yunsheng.

    At that time, she disliked Qian Yunsheng so much that she didn''t even want physical contact, let alone bear the sight of him.

    Whenever there were gatherings, Qian Yunsheng woulde up to offer his attentions, and Ye Qingqing wished she could hide far away.

    Eventually, the matter fizzled out and became idle gossip among the high society of the Magic Capital.

    Li Shishi touched Ye Qingqing''s tender cheeks and said with regret, "Back then, so many girls in our circle were moved by how well Qian Yunsheng treated you, but you just didn''t like him. Now, facing another man, you''ve kissed him in less than half a month?"

    "That''s different, when we were little, Song Yun brother promised to marry me! I''ve managed to live abroad by myself all these years, surviving on that promise alone!"

    "Tsk tsk tsk, the air is filled with the sour smell of romance!"

    Li Shishi lit up ady''s cigarette to gather her thoughts. If such dreamy events happened to her, would she ept them?

    After pondering for a moment, Li Shishi felt she definitely would! And she would cling joyfully to Song Yun every day, never wanting to leave his side.

    Helpless as it was, Li Shishi was just a sucker for good looks, and Song Yun happened to be exactly the type she extremely liked, both mentally and physically.

    Sigh... Although she didn''t want to admit it, Li Shishi truly envied her best friend!

    "Shishi, do you know what I find most astonishing?"

    Ye Qingqing raised an eyebrow and asked her best friend with a smile.

    "What?"

    "ording to the news from my private detective, I discovered! Song Yun brother has only had one girlfriend over the years! And he hasn''t even... you know! One could say he''s brand new!"

    Hearing Ye Qingqing''s words, Li Shishi felt her gums itch with envy.

    Handsome was one thing, but he was actually not a womanizer?

    And he was still an untouched young stud?

    Oh my God, the chances of finding a guy who''s a fledgling bird are so much lower than for a girl! It was unbelievable, this Song Yun could truly be considered a modern-day Yi of the Sheath!

    "Hmph! Have you ever thought that once that kind of thing is unleashed, men will know what it''s like and won''t be able to resist temptation? Then you will have reason to cry!"

    Li Shishi hit her with a reality check.

    "Impossible! Song Yun brother is not that kind of person!" Ye Qingqing retorted defiantly with her head held high, "You bad Shishi, always stirring up trouble in our marital harmony, beware of my Dragon w Hand!"

    Ye Qingqing''s hand slipped under the nket onto Li Shishi''s waist and began to tickle her.

    "Ah~Hahahahaha~ I was wrong! I shouldn''t have said that! Hahahahaha!"

    ....

    Meanwhile, in the Su family''s living room.

    Su''s father sat on the sofa, incessantly smoking cigarettes, while Su Jun and Zhao Junxia''s faces were ashen, their eyes empty.

    Even Su Luting, who normally had the best temper, didn''t know how to start speaking now, appalled by what her mother and brother had done. To think they mortgaged the family home for a quick fortune! Wasn''t that house something not to be taken lightly?

    What were they as a family supposed to do now?

    After a long silence, Su Jun wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and began to speak slowly, "That..."

    "You still have the face to speak!" Su''s father mmed the table and stood up, roaring at Su Jun, "You disappointment! Don''t think I don''t know that all this was instigated by you whispering in your mom''s ear! When Song Yun was your sister''s boyfriend, you were constantly critical of this or that about him. Now what? Do you think you canpare to Song Yun?"

    "I never imagined you, the prodigal son, would get bolder with time, daring to coax your mom into mortgaging the house!"

    "All these years, as I''ve been ill, watching you ruin our family''s reputation, I''ve been like a disabled person, unable to speak up, but that doesn''t mean I''m not your father!"

    With that, Su''s father pulled off his belt and startedshing Su Jun relentlessly.

    Su Jun, who had been coddled since childhood, had never suffered like this and wailed miserably on the ground.

    "Old Su... hiss..."

    Zhao Junxia wanted to intervene to save her son, but the moment she tried to get up, she aggravated her wounds.

    "Shut your mouth! Su Jun turned out this way today, all because you spoiled him rotten! Have you not given it a thought, he''s grown! If you keep coddling him like this, forget about squandering the family fortune, he''ll be harmful to society next!"

    Su''s father bellowed, "Zhao Junxia, I find it harder and harder to understand you! You used to be such a good person, how did you be so calctive now?!"

    Zhao Junxia had tears streaming down her face at these words, letting them flow unchecked, "Was it wrong to want to make money? Your medicine costs tens of thousands a year, and our son needs to marry. Where am I supposed to find the money as a woman? What do you expect me to do? Old Su, are you trying to drive me to death?!"

    "Sigh!" Upon hearing this, Su''s father sighed deeply and sank back into the sofa, brooding.

    "Ting Ting, quickly check where your brother is hurt," Zhao Junxia hastily called Su Luting.

    Su Luting reluctantly stood up and after checking, found that although their father had been harsh with words, his blows weren''t that severe. Su Jun had only suffered superficial injuries that would heal in a few days.

    "Mom, I don''t mean to criticize you, but can''t you take better care of yourself? You were supposed to be recuperating at home because the hospital was too expensive; we agreed to that. But then you went out to y mahjong and got yourself hurt again. The doctors even suggested hospital observation, and you still insisted oning home. What if something happens?" Su Luting said, worried.

    "All that about the hospital is just a scam! Do I not know my own body? You''re just a girl, you don''t understand, so keep quiet!"

    Su Luting opened her mouth but was at a loss for words.

    From a young age, she had noticed her mother''s preference for the sons over daughters, always favoring her brother. Every time there was something delicious, Su Jun would be the first to eat. And now, having raised him to this age, he was still inconsiderate towards his parents, causing such a big mess. What were they going to do?

    "If the house has been mortgaged, then it''s mortgaged. We''ll just have to rent somewhere else. We won''t starve to death," Su''s father sighed and said, "It''s enough for the family to be safe..."

    "And... I still owe fifty or sixty thousand in online loans..." Su Jun uttered weakly from the floor.

    "What? You eat and live at home, where did all your money go!" Su''s father demanded, eyes wide with anger.

    "I was thinking, now that I had money, I should find a girlfriend... and then I bought her a bag the other day..."

    Before Su Jun could finish speaking, he was once again pinned to the ground and hammered by his father.

 Chapter 16: Chapter 16 starts story mode!

    "Ouch, my dear father, if you hit me again, I will really die..."

    Su Jun rolled on the ground, begging for mercy and finally blurted out, "I...I have a solution!"

    Su''s father stopped his hand and looked at his son doubtfully, asking coldly, "Speak! Don''t tell me I have to beg you to talk!"

    "Well... although I can''t solve our current predicament, there is someone who could help us, and for sure, absolutely return our family to its former state!" Su Jun hurriedly shouted.

    "Who?"

    "Song Yun..."

    "Song Yun?"

    The family looked at each other in confusion, how could Song Yun, a poor guy, have the ability to clear the Su family''s debt of over three million.

    Zhao Junxia shook her head, speaking with a bitter tone, "Not likely, even though Song Yun hastched onto a rich woman, she isn''t stupid enough to give him that much money."

    "Besides, why would Song Yun help us? At this point, it would be good enough if he doesn''t kick us while we''re down."

    When Su Luting heard this, she felt a wave of sadness in her heart. What used to be a happy couple ended up like this over a meager dowry of two hundred thousand. She truly didn''t know what to do.

    "Mom, Dad, Sis! You''ve all been deceived by Song Yun!"

    Seeing Su''s father''s belt raised high again, Su Jun quickly said, "Actually, Song Yun is very rich! Really, you have to believe me! He is actually a super-rich second generation! His fortune is worth at least several billion!"

    "What?"

    "Several billion?"

    Zhao Junxia and Su Luting both jumped in shock.

    Dressed in clothes from a street stall, Song Yun is worth several billion? Are you kidding me?

    "Jun Jun, don''t lie to Mom. If you''re using this as an excuse to avoid a beating, Mom can''t save you!" Zhao Junxia said earnestly.

    "I''m not lying to you, I actually saw him yesterday at the Lamborghini 4S shop. He picked up a Lamborghini Veneno right on the spot, worth tens of millions! You can''t find such luxury cars in stock; they need to be custom-ordered from the headquarters. This means that he already had this huge sum of money several months ago, only keeping it a secret from us!"

    "This..."

    When Zhao Junxia heard this, she froze on the spot.

    If what Su Jun said was true, it meant that Song Yun had always been rich but was secretly hiding it!

    Su Luting''s face showed disbelief. How could that be possible? Although she and Song Yun were not legally married, she had been with him day and night. Song Yun''s bank ount never had more than a hundred thousand; how could he have ordered a sports car several months ago?

    Seeing his whole family fall silent, Su Jun quietly got up from the ground, sat on the sofa, and, lowering his voice, spoke with an air of mystery, "I have heard that those rich people like to do this, acting like ordinary people to gain experience, when in reality, they are just wolves in sheep''s clothing! I guess Song Yun is that kind of person!"

    Hearing Su Jun''s convincing analysis, everyone started to believe it somewhat. Today''s rich people all have their quirks; maybe Song Yun just likes living the life of an ordinary person.

    Thinking this, Zhao Junxia was filled with regret. She had actually driven away a super-rich son-inw with her own hands?

    At this thought, she felt like jumping off a building.

    How could she have been so blind? Why on earth did she nasty-talk about the two hundred thousand dowry?

    She was really too...

    But then she thought, if Song Yun''s worth was so high, then three million was just pocket change for him, wasn''t it? It seemed that she needed to think of a way to fleece some money off him...

    ...

    Song Yuny in bed, sneezing several times, wondering who was talking behind his back.

    He was a bit anxious now, thinking about how he could dare go to the home of the richest family in Magic Capital, shamelessly say, "I love your daughter, please let me soar with her side by side."

    Such words would only deceive a ghost! If he put himself in their shoes, if his own daughter brought home a man who had the audacity to be so shameless, he would definitely have someone break the guy''s legs and throw him out. It sounded like a scam, and nobody would believe the words that came out of a scammer''s mouth.

    But now, wasn''t he ying the role of that scammer?

    Thinking of this, Song Yun began to worry again.

    "Yes, yes, yes! I''ve signed in so many ces butpletely forgot the bank!"

    Song Yun sat up in bed with a p, his fists waving excitedly in the air.

    Dammit, just going to a 4s shop got me a sports car worth tens of millions, so if I go to the bank, wouldn''t I get assets worth hundreds of billions?

    Without further ado, he got dressed and went to the bank branch downstairs.

    "Ding! Host detected in the bank, would you like to sign in?"

    "Yes!"

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for a sessful sign-in, a reward of fifty million has been granted and will be safely transferred into the host''s ount via international asset remittance!"

    Just fifty million???

    Song Yun felt a wave of disappointment in an instant; with or without the fifty million, there was basically no difference!

    He sat down dejectedly at the bank counter, heaving a deep sigh.

    Meanwhile, the asset manager in charge had already spotted this lostmb.

    Pretending to be nonchnt, he sat beside Song Yun and casually started a conversation, "What''s wrong, young man? Why the sigh?"

    "Sigh, it''s just so frustrating."

    "Is it about money?"

    Song Yun turned his head to look at the suited-up uncle, asking warily, "What''s it to you?"

    "Hehe, ny-nine percent of those who sigh in a bank are because of money. Do you know why people run out of money?" The asset manager asked with a grin.

    "Why?"

    "Because they don''t know how to manage their finances! Ordinary people, even if they have money, just let it sit in their ounts earning interest. But this is not twenty years ago; nowadays, interest rates are getting lower and lower, and in the future, this money won''t even be enough to buy groceries," the asset manager lectured like an expert.

    "I see that you''re young; you must develop good financial habits. Look, I have several funds here that while I can''t promise a 10% annual return rate, 7 to 8% is still achievable, which is better than fixed deposits, right?"

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for triggering story mode, reward: for the next half month, the host will be able to know in advance the rise and fall of all funds!"

    Fuck, fuck, fuck!

    Song Yun jumped to his feet in excitement, never expecting to be able to pull off such a stunt!

    So that meant for the next half month, he could anticipate in advance which funds would rise and which would fall?

    This feature was so awesome!

    Song Yun''s action frightened the asset manager, who shifted back, thinking he hadn''t run into a lunatic who might just punch him for no reason...

    Song Yun didn''t have time for the odd looks from the people around him. He pulled up the virtual panel, and what caught his eye was a fund ranking number one, named: Jinling Fund.

    In just three days'' time, it was set to triple in profits!

    He quickly walked up to the asset manager, staring intently into his eyes, "Can I buy Jinling Fund here?"

    "Jinling Fund?" The asset manager pondered for a moment, then shook his head with a sigh, "It''s a very niche fund, not many people buy it, and its rate of return is also very low. I don''t rmend you buy it."

 Chapter 17: Chapter 17 If You Lose Money, Come Find Me

    "I don''t need your advice, if I lose, it''s on me!"

    Song Yun left just enough money for food, sinking all his remaining funds into this fund. A weekter, his assets would triple!

    "You stubborn kid, you never listen!" The asset manager sighed. This young man somehow got hold of some information and started blindly buying into funds. With the current market being so vtile, there are many who are losing money.

    Forget it, it''s hard to persuade a destined loser. The asset manager took him to the fund service desk, having no more interest in following up with this minnow.

    Sitting down, a young, beautiful woman dressed in business attire came over with a ss of water, cing it on the table in front of Song Yun. She asked warmly, "Hello sir, what service do you require today?"

    The woman''s face bore the bank''s characteristic smile, which seemedcking in enthusiasm but was never cold.

    "I want to buy a fund," Song Yun said indifferently.

    "Would you like me to rmend a few funds? There are several that have recently shot up significantly, and I''m very bullish about these quality stocks in theing month."

    "No need, just put it all into the Jinling Fund."

    "Alright, I''ll take care of it."

    The woman bent down to begin processing. Meanwhile, the other customers inside the fund service area began to look over at Song Yun, their faces showing growing confusion.

    The Jinling Fund?

    This fund seemed unfamiliar, did it really exist?

    For those involved in fund purchasing, the popr funds were always the same few. Only youngins like Song Yun dared to invest in the more obscure ones, and if he started to lose money, he might very well lose his pants too.

    After finishing the procedures, the woman asked Song Yun, "How much would you like to purchase, sir?"

    "Let''s start with fifty million!"

    As soon as he said this, the room fell silent.

    Even the woman''s smile slowly turned into a fawning one.

    "Sir! You are saying you want to buy fifty million of the Jinling Fund? Are you sure you didn''t misspeak?"

    Watching the woman''s astonished expression, Song Yun waved his hand and said, "Fifty million in the Jinling Fund, I''ll pay with my card now!"

    The woman was seeing for the first time someone who didn''t ask and just made a purchase, and also someone willing to spend arge sum on a single fund. It looked like the young man in front of her was a rich second generation!

    After everything was handled, Song Yun left the bank. The asset manager went into the fund service area and asked, "How much did that young man buy just now?"

    "Five... fifty million!" The woman was still in shock, her eyes glued to the series of zeros following the 5 on the screen.

    "How much? Fifty million!" The asset manager could have never imagined that an average-looking person could be so terrifying, possessing such substantial assets. The thought of the highmission afterpleting the transaction made his heart ache so much he squatted down on the ground.

    Dammit, it was all because he judged a book by its cover!

    After leaving the bank, Song Yun realized he was so busy going to the bank that he hadn''t even washed up.

    He rushed back home and dived into the bathroom to start his morning routine.

    "Ding-a-ling~"

    "Ding-a-ling~"

    Song Yun didn''t see who it was and slid the phone to answer.

    "Hello, who''s this?" he asked unclearly with a toothbrush in his mouth.

    "It''s me! Your brother Jia Xin!"

    The caller was Song Yun''s college roommate, named Jia Xin, and their rtionship during college was really close.

    After making small talk for a while, Song Yun turned off the water, wrapped himself in a towel, and stepped out of the bathroom, casually opening a bottle of water and gulping it down.

    "Oh, by the way, Brother Xin, aren''t you into fund management now? I just bought into a fund today, too."

    "Oh? You little rascal are actually interested in this stuff now? What did you buy?" Jia Xin asked curiously, because he didn''t know that Song Yun had broken up with Su Luting, and in his mind, Song Yun''s money always went to supporting the Su family, leaving no spare cash for other investments.

    "Jinling Fund."

    "???"

    Noises of rummaging came through the phone, followed by Jia Xin''s voice: "Wait a moment, let me check!"

    There was silence on the phone for a moment, then Jia Xin''s exaggerated voice boomed: "Bro! You''re truly my blood brother! Out of all the popr funds, you just had to go for the obscure one! Are you afraid you''re not losing enough money? Tell me, who advised you to buy that? They''re a big scam artist!"

    "Song Yun, I''m not trying to discourage you, but even I can''t deduce the current capital market trends, so how could you dare to enter the game so lightly? Tell me, how much did you buy?"

    Song Yun rubbed his ears, nearly deafened by Jia Xin''s shouting.

    "I bought fifty million worth."

    "..."

    "Damn, damn, damn! Fifty million! Did you kid rob a mint?!"

    Jia Xin yelled excitedly.

    After his excitement subsided, he quickly grabbed the handset and bellowed, "Quick! Listen to your brother Xin! Dump that Jinling Fund right now! Those people are just scamming your money! If you want to invest, I''ll rmend some good funds to you for free!"

    "Dump it?"

    There was no way he could dump it, not this week or any time soon¡ªhe was counting on it to strike it rich.

    Besides, the returns from those ''excellent funds'' were at most around 13%, whereas the one he bought into? 300% return!

    If he actually dumped it, then Song Yun would be the real fool.

    "Come on! Just listen to your brother for once! I''m begging you! If you dump it now, you won''t lose much! If you keep holding it, your fifty million will bepletely gone!"

    Jia Xin patiently tried to persuade him. He had been messing with funds since college, and he knew the tricks of the trade all too well¡ªone wrong move and you could be swallowed whole, not a scrap left!

    However, Jia Xin was also deeply shocked inside¡ªhe had no idea that Song Yun had made such a fortune in the few years since graduation, amassing fifty million, while he, working in finance, only had a few hundred thousand in his pocket.

    "Hehe, thanks for the offer, Brother Xin, but I''d advise you to get in on it too, this fund is definitely going to rise!"

    After Song Yun said this, Jia Xin was silent for a long time.

    Was his brother bewitched? Not only was he buying in, but he was also trying to drag him down to lose money together.

    Jia Xin sighed and started from the beginning: "I don''t have the capital you do, can''t afford it, can''t afford it..."

    Song Yun didn''t insist, he had already told him it would rise, and if he didn''t believe it, so be it.

    Then Jia Xin continued: "Brother, I may not be capable of much, but at least I have some savings. If you ever find yourself without money for food one day, juste to your brother¡ªI definitely won''t let you starve..."

    "Alright."

    Song Yun replied with a smile, although that situation was unlikely, it was stillforting to hear someone express their concern for him.

    Days flew by.

    In those days, Song Yun signed in for two Dream Cards and eight million in cash.

    This day, he arrived at Magic Capital''srgest private hospital, originally hoping to sign in for a healthy body, but what the system said next made him ecstatic!

    "Ding! Congrattions, Host, on sessfully signing in at Magic Capital Huachuang Hospital, acquiring ownership of the entire hospital!"

 Chapter 18: Chapter 18 My Poor Daughter

    Private hospitals in the Magic Capital cater to wealthy clients and celebrities.

    Here, treating a cold might set you back a few thousand, and surgery could cost millions. It can be said that if your pockets aren''t deep, you wouldn''t even dare to step through the hospital''s front door.

    Song Yun had observed the entrance for a long time and had calcted the flow of patients, feeling that the hospital''s profits for the year must be over a hundred million!

    While not a significant amount, it was the stability that counted. Even if short on cash in the future, the hospital could continuously provide a stream of funds.

    So Song Yunkai drove his Lamborghini towards the inside of the hospital.

    A Volkswagen car slowly stopped not far away, the window lowered, revealing Zhao Junxia''s greedy eyes.

    Ever since Su Jun informed the family about Song Yun''s real situation, Zhao Junxia had been pushing Su Luting to seek him out.

    Although Song Yun loathed her to the bone, he felt differently about Su Luting!

    They had been together for so long; if Su Luting pleaded with Song Yun, maybe he would loosen his grip, and the money that trickled through could be enough for her family to clear all their debt and even livefortably!

    Despite urging from all angles, Su Luting had never agreed. Zhao Junxia could only ask around for Song Yun''s daily whereabouts while nning how to encounter him without seeming too deliberate.

    One could say Zhao Junxia''s mind was entirely focused on how to deal with Song Yun.

    Today, she had received news early on that Song Yun was at the entrance of a private hospital. She hastily pretended to be ill, insisting Su Luting take her to the hospital, and specifically asked for this private one.

    Zhao Junxia perhaps didn''t understand what a private hospital meant. In her eyes, private hospitals weren''t much different frommunity clinics, but Su Luting knew exactly what Huachuang Hospital represented.

    She taught at a prestigious school, where students were either rich or nobles, and from their perspective, Huachuang Hospital wasn''t the first choice for non-urgent ailments¡ªwhy? Too expensive!

    The hospital was like a gold-devouring beast; although excellent at healing, it would swallow patients'' walletspletely.

    The rich were already cautious of it, let alone people from a family with their financial conditions; they probably couldn''t even afford to walk in...

    But unable to withstand her mother''s pleading, Su Luting still brought Zhao Junxia to the hospital, thinking that a basic check-up shouldn''t cost too much.

    As long as she insisted at the time on not getting extensive treatment, the few thousand yuan in her pocket should suffice...

    Just as the two of them were about to enter, Su Luting caught a glimpse of a Lamborghini. Wasn''t this the car model her brother said Song Yun had recently acquired?

    As a teacher, Su Luting''s intelligence was unquestionably sharp; she immediately realized this was her mother''s scheme.

    Indeed, her mother, who alwaysined about the expenses even at regr hospitals, would not ask to be taken to a private hospital for treatment. Clearly, she had an ulterior motive¡ªit was a pretext for Zhao Junxia to ''bump into'' Song Yun!

    Su Luting was unwilling to do such a thing; if they had broken up, they should at least retain some dignity for each other.

    Yet her mother kept pressuring her. To be honest, since graduation, her paycheck had never stayed in her hands; she had not even seen the money before her mother transferred it away each month.

    Out of respect for her mother''s hard work, Su Luting had put up with it, but now that Song Yun turned out to be a rich second generation, her mother shamelessly clung to him. Did she think Song Yun was a fool?

    "Mom, tell me the truth, is Song Yun inside the hospital?" Su Luting asked, her expression changing.

    "What are you talking about? Are you hysterical or something? Aren''t we here to see a doctor for me today?"

    Zhao Junxia feigned calmness and took her daughter''s hand, walking towards the hospital entrance.

    But Su Luting rejected her mother for the first time.

    Zhao Junxia sighed and slowly said, "You''ve always been smart since you were little; I can''t hide anything from you. Yes, Song Yun is in the hospital today. I just wanted to create a coincidental meeting so you two could find a ce to talk things out."

    "Mom! I''ve said I don''t want to! Can''t you just listen to me?"

    "Can''t you consider our family''s financial situation at all? The house is gone! Your brother still has online loans to pay! Are we all supposed to go drink the northwestern wind? Your brother is already over twenty this year, and in a few years, he''ll be at the age to get married. Do you want to see your brother remain single for life?"

    The thoughts of mother and son collided, and as their emotions escted, they drew the attention of the nurses within the hospital.

    Su Luting squatted on the ground in agony, thinking why had ite to this. Her current situation with Song Yun had much to do with her mother''s doting on her brother. Now that things hade to this, why was she still expected to support them? Did the rest of the family couldn''t survive without her?

    "Does Mom really only care about my brother? Aren''t I the Su family''s own daughter?"

    "Ouch, my back..."

    Without Su Luting''s support, Zhao Junxia slowlyy on the ground, her face writhing in pain.

    "Ouch, my poor life... Ting Ting, if you don''t help out, our family will have no choice but to jump into the Huangpu River! Please, just help Mom onest time, go and beg Song Yun. I believe he will definitely help you!"

    Watching Su Luting approach with a pale face to check her mother''s nonexistent injuries, Zhao Junxia felt a surge of joy and started sobbing while grabbing her daughter''s hand.

    "My poor daughter, why is our family so miserable? If we have no money to pay back the bank, the only path left for me is death... It doesn''t matter if I die, but can you bear to see your brother carry millions in debt at his young age?"

    As Zhao Junxia cried, a trace of fresh blood leaked from the corner of her mouth. Actually, her injury was still quite severe. It''s said that injuries to the sinews and bones take a hundred days to heal. Although she had received treatment, she had never had proper rest, which led to her weakened state, prone to various problems whenever she became emotionally agitated.

    "It seems that thedy is severely injured; why don''t we go into the hospital first? If something happens, it could have a negative impact on our hospital."

    The security guards at the gate kindly stepped forward to mediate.

    Seeing the olddy on the ground breathing more out than in, if she died at the hospital''s doorway, who knows how many keyboard warriors would me the hospital forcking medical ethics.

    "Anyone can enter this hospital, but not them!"

    The speaker was Song Yunkai, who had just rushed over.

    He had been patrolling the hospital but heard amotion at the entrance and, fearing a medical dispute, Song Yunkai hurried to the front door.

    He didn''t expect that upon his arrival, he would see Zhao Junxia, lying on the ground and wailing like a fishwife.

    Song Yunkai harbored a deep-seated dislike for this family.

    On ordinary days, he would go out of his way to avoid them, let alone allow them into the hospital. If Zhao Junxia caused any trouble inside, she could make enough noise to shut the hospital down for reorganization!

 Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Dont Let Me Look Down on You

    As Song Yun appeared, the gazes of those around him were drawn towards him.

    Lying on the ground, Zhao Junxia''s eyes lit up, and the expression of pain on her face vanished. Why had shee here today?

    It was to find Song Yun! Finally, her wait had paid off.

    Just as Zhao Junxia struggled to get up, trying to grasp Su Luting and enter the hospital, she was stopped by the security personnel who had just spoken.

    The security guard had a conflicted look on his face and hesitated, "Ma''am, our Chairman has said that Huachuang Hospital does not wee you. If you need, I can help you call an ambnce from another hospital."

    When Song Yun had just taken over this hospital, the information about him as the owner of the hospital along with his facial features had been systematically imnted into the minds of everyone at the hospital.

    This was also a convenient perk that came with the increased authority after Song Yunkai enabled the plot mode.

    Zhao Junxia and Su Luting stood there, stunned.

    They had once guessed at home that Song Yun was at most a wealthy second-generation living off his family, but they had never imagined that Song Yun had such significant influence!

    The chairman of Huachuang Hospital, a top private hospital in the Magic Capital!

    His worth had skyrocketed!

    Moreover, hospitals are ces with the widestworks, and given that Huachuang Hospital already catered to high-end clients, the people Song Yun usually mingled with were definitely tycoons!

    This also meant that Song Yun''swork was incredibly powerful. Anyone he casually introduced could make the entire Magic Capital tremble!

    If she hadn''t raised the price at thest minute, and Song Yun had, after revealing his identity, casually introduced a few sessful individuals to Su Jun, wouldn''t Su Jun have...

    Was such an excellent son-inw really driven away by her???

    Was she a fool back then????

    What was she thinking, to have impulsively driven away such a good son-inw!!!

    As the crowd fawned over Song Yun, introducing themselves, several young nurses also sneakily touched up their makeup.

    If they could catch Song Yun''s eye, even just for a one-night stand, they too could soar to great heights!

    A few nurses stood not far from Su Luting, huddled together. One of the nurses looked at Song Yun longingly and said like a starstruck fan, "President Song is so handsome. When I saw his photo before, I thought it was Photoshopped!"

    Another nurse, who was quite beautiful, nodded and agreed, "Not only is he handsome, but he''s also rich! I really don''t know which woman will be lucky enough to marry President Song!"

    Hearing the nurses chattering about Song Yun, Su Luting felt so embarrassed she just wanted to find a ce to hide. This man, who was praised by everyone, had been lost by her...

    Back then, Song Yun had been so good to her. He had always been patient with her, and even in matters of intimacy, he had never forced her. It was as if the Su family''s ancestors were producing green smoke in their graves.

    And her mother had foolishly insisted on a 200,000-dor dowry, effectively driving Song Yun away!

    This tremendous contrast chilled Su Luting to the core.

    Zhao Junxia endured the pain in her body and moved step by step to Song Yun''s side.

    "Song Yun..."

    She knew she couldn''t deceive the man before her. After all, he was powerful, young, wealthy, and well-connected. If he wanted to ruin the Su family, it would be a matter of lifting a finger. So rather than deceiving, why not speak openly and hope that Song Yun, for Su Luting''s sake, would lend a hand to the Su family.

    So Zhao Junxia recounted to Song Yun, with tears in her eyes, the tale of how she was deceived and the current plight of the Su family, sparing no detail.

    Looking at Zhao Junxia, Song Yun couldn''t help butugh in anger. There really were shameless people in the world.

    Initially embarrassing him at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, making him unable to save face, and now she had the nerve to ask him for three million yuan?

    Fuck, am I your parent? Do I need to indulge you like this?

    "Song Yun, please, for Ting Ting''s sake, save us. I promise this is thest time. Three million yuan is nothing to you, just a drop in the bucket, but your rtionship with Ting Ting is priceless!"

    "Stop! What gives you the right to say that? Love is priceless? I think you''ve already put a price tag on it!"

    "..." Zhao Junxia was at a loss for words.

    "Song Yun, I admit I was wrong before, and now I''m formally apologizing to you, hoping you can forgive your aunt. If that''s not enough, I''ll kneel before you!"

    Having said that, Zhao Junxia actually knelt down and began kowtowing to Song Yun relentlessly.

    There was no choice, Song Yun was now the Su family''s only savior. Without Song Yun, the Su family could only shoulder the debts, and Su Lu''s medication would be cut off, tearing the family apart.

    Watching Zhao Junxia elevate her own status in front of everyone and then morally ckmail him, Song Yun was filled with a rage that came out of nowhere.

    "Why should I forgive you just because you apologize? Why should I ept it just because you kneel? Do you really think your kowtowing can exchange for three million yuan?! Why! The Su family ignored me when I needed them! Now youe to me, trying to curry favor.

    Disgusting!"

    Hearing this, Zhao Junxia''s face was marred with embarrassment.

    But now with no other options, whatever Song Yun said, she would have to take it. If she had known about Song Yun''s background before, she wouldn''t have dared to treat him that way, not even with a thousand guts!

    There was no other choice; now that she had started, she had to follow through with the self-victimization and ethical ckmail to the end.

    "Song Yun, I''m a terrible person! me me for my ignorance, for splitting you and Ting Ting." Kneeling on the ground, Zhao Junxia pped herself twice and looked up at Song Yun with teary eyes, pleading, "But Ting Ting is innocent. I beg you, for Ting Ting''s sake, help us this one time, please!"

    Once, twice, three or four times, Song Yun could no longer remember how many times he had helped the Su family, but what did he get in return?

    To put it bluntly, even if Song Yun owed the Su family a debt of life in his past life, he had paid it off in this life, and yet here they were again bringing up Su Luting.

    Did they really think Su Luting meant something to him?

    The people around seemed to guess something from these words, and they dispersed with their heads down one by one.

    After all, it was the chairman''s family affair, and it wasn''t good for them, a bunch of outsiders, to witness this.

    Zhao Junxia, seeing the onlookers disappearing, felt an anxious fire burning in her chest and blurted out in desperation, "Song Yun! A day as husband and wife warrants a hundred days of grace! You dated our Ting Ting for so long, are you really saying you have no feelings left? I don''t believe it! If you don''t help me... I...

    I''ll kill myself right at the hospital''s entrance."

    After speaking, Zhao Junxia started to sob uncontrobly again.

    "Are you done? I''ll say it again, the Su family''s affairs have nothing to do with me. Don''t say you dying at the hospital entrance, even if you die at the doorstep of my house, I don''t care!"

    Seeing Song Yun''s ruthless expression, Zhao Junxia felt a suffocating feeling in her chest, and a sweet taste in her throat, and she spat out blood with a "pfft" before copsing onto the ground, unconscious. Su Luting saw this, quickly stepped forward, grabbed the sleeve of Song Yun''s garment, her eyes filled with misty tears, "Song Yun, I''m asking you myself, please help me onest time, okay?

    You''ve always wanted me, I..."

    "Shut up! Don''t make me look down on you! If you have held to your convictions until now, stick with them till the end. Giving up halfway will only lower your worth," Song Yun said coldly, then ordered the security guard not to admit Zhao Junxia for treatment without his permission, and anyone who vited the rules could just get lost.

    Having said that, Song Yunkai got in his car and left.

 Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Song Yuns Halo

    Five dayster, Song Yun watched as the value of Jinling Fund continued to climb on his phone.

    He browsed through the system control panel and discovered that this was the peak moment; after this, the value would gradually decline.

    Sell!

    Song Yun sold all his shares of Jinling Fund straightaway,ting a threefold profit, totaling 150 million!

    Watching the steady flow of funds into his ount, Song Yun felt no wonder so many people dove headfirst into funds or the stock market; this feeling of making money was just too damn good!

    Now, Song Yun''s total cash flow had reached a terrifying sum of over 200 million, which could be said to rival even the owners of mid-sizedpanies in Magic Capital.

    That''s because manypany owners, when talking about their worth of hundreds of millions, were actually calcting the total of all their assets, includingpany shares and real estate; in reality, they didn''t have much cash on hand.

    Having money on hand means having no anxiety in your heart.

    Song Yun felt that he could now meet Ye Qingqing''s father without feeling inferior; after all, 200 million! That''s an amount many people would never see in their lifetime!

    On the other side, Jia Xin was having dinner with a few colleagues.

    While everyone was getting tipsy and drunk, one colleague said mysterily to the crowd, "Do you know? Recently, there''s been a phenomenal stock!"

    What they referred to as a "phenomenal stock" in their financial jargon meant a fund that suddenly soared a lot; in the fund market, there would be a few each year, leading the inexperienced investors to make a killing.

    Another colleague immediately became interested and curiously asked, "Stop beating around the bush, you know we can''t exchange information in thepany, hurry up and spill the beans!"

    "Hehe, Jinling Fund!" that colleague gulped down a beer and said tipsily, "This obscure fund tripled its value in just three days!"

    "Holy shit! Jinling Fund? I know this one, it''s very obscure!" the colleagues began discussing animatedly.

    "Sigh, we just don''t have the fate to make big money! If only I knew, I could''ve bought some and changed cars this year!"

    "Jin... Jinling Fund?" Jia Xin scratched his head; this fund sounded somewhat familiar, didn''t it?

    But now with his brain numbed by alcohol, he couldn''t quite make the connection.

    "What, don''t tell us you''ve bought some!" some colleagues teased with augh, "If you say you''ve bought it, you''re paying for the drinks tonight, and we''ll treat you as a big spender!"

    "How could I? I''ve only heard others mention it. Back then, the fund was so unpopr, why would I be so foolish to buy it? No wait, I''m the fool for not buying," Jia Xin said with a sillyugh.

    He picked up the cigarette pack, pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and immediately a memory shed through his mind.

    "Jin! Jinling Fund! Fuck! It was Jinling Fund!"

    Jia Xin jumped up, his eyes wide.

    The surrounding colleagues looked at him curiously, wondering if Jia Xin had actually bought some.

    At that moment, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, Jia Xin finally remembered who had mentioned this fund''s name to him!

    Song Yun!!!

    Back when he had called him, Song Yun even urged him to buy some, but Jia Xin had declined since the fund''s performance was poor!

    And now, this fund had actually fucking tripled in value!!!

    Triple!!!

    What did that mean? If he had listened to Song Yun and invested five hundred thousand, now he would have had two million including his capital!

    That money could have been a down payment for a house in Magic Capital!

    He had been so stupid to miss out on the opportunity to get rich overnight!

    He regretted it to death!

    Now, Jia Xin wished he could p himself; it was all his fault for being too confident and missing the chance!

    Fucking hell!!!

    The more he thought about it, the more regretful he became!

    Suddenly, he thought of the money Song Yun had invested and quickly grabbed his phone and ran out of the restaurant.

    "What''s with Jia Xin, acting all secretive?"

    "Probably had too much to drink, forget about him, let''s keep drinking!"

    After leaving, Jia Xin found a secluded and quiet ce, his fingers trembling as he pressed on his phone screen.

    "Beep beep beep..."

    The continuous busy tone frustrated Jia Xin.

    But soon someone on the other end of the line picked up, a groggy voice answered, "Hello, what''s up, Xin bro?"

    "Song Yun!!! That Jinling Fund you told me about has skyrocketed! Did you actually buy it?"

    Jia Xin yelled into the phone excitedly.

    "I did buy it, but I''ve already sold it," Song Yun replied, yawning and sounding listless.

    Hearing this, Jia Xin copsed on the ground, his body trembling with excitement as he asked with a quivering voice, "Sold? How much did you sell?"

    "Not much, just about 150 million..."

    "Gulp..."

    Jia Xin swallowed a big gulp of saliva.

    In just a few days, he had made more than 150 million!

    And Song Yun was so low-key about it! By the sound of it, he was still sleeping!

    Damn it, how could he possibly sleep with all this happening?

    Didn''t all this money, this windfall, make Song Yun want to splurge or feel anxious?

    Did he even care about the money at all?

    The two chatted idly for a while, and Song Yun nced at the time; it was gettingte.

    He began, "Xin bro, do you have anything else? If not, I''m going back to sleep."

    "Heh... uh...," Jia Xin shamelessly pressed on, chuckling, "Song bro, can you point me in the right direction? What fund should I buy next?"

    "I''ll let you know when I have information, don''t worry. When I make money, my brothers are definitely going to get a taste," replied Song Yun.

    As Song Yun went back to sleep, Jia Xin stood excitedly on the spot on the other end of the phone, damn it, his whole life''s turnaround depended on this opportunity!

    The next day, Song Yun stretched and prepared to get out of bed.

    He had nned to meet Ye Qingqing, but she had an emergency meeting, so Song Yun got stood up this time.

    With nothing else to do, Song Yun decided to go for a drive around.

    Driving his car, he arrived at the busiest street in Magic Capital.

    After parking his car in the underground garage, Song Yun strolled around the street.

    Not far away, there was a newly openedmercial bookstore, two stories tall.

    The first floor sold books, and the second was a coffee shop-like area where customers could borrow a book and order a cup of coffee on the second floor to read in peace.

    Song Yun liked the business model, thinking it not only facilitated learning but also provided rxation.

    So, he casually borrowed a book and went up to the second floor, lying on a soft sofa, Song Yunfortably flipped through the pages.

    "Ding! ''To study and at times to practice what one has learned, is that not a pleasure?'' Congrattions host, you''ve gained +10 Charisma. Keep up the good work!"

    So, in the eyes of strangers, Song Yun, reading under the sunlight, seemed enveloped in a halo, so dazzling and serene, making people irresistibly drawn to him.

    Female patrons who had taken a seat elsewhere started looking at Song Yun differently.

    Although they had found Song Yun handsome when he first came in, and pleasing to the eye, now, with the added charm of his charisma, they werepletely smitten!

 Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Youre My Savior

    An hourter, Song Yunzily stretched and finished thest sip of coffee in his cup, ready to leave.

    As he stood up, the girls around him also rose in unison.

    Following Song Yun out of the bookstore, a dozen or so people bustled out all at once. The second floor was left half empty, with only a few old men remaining. They had hoped to chat up a couple of artsy young women, but now any with a bit of good looks had gone, hence anotherrge group departed.

    The girls trailing behind Song Yun egged each other on, none of them daring to be the first to ask for his contact information.

    In this way, they followed Song Yun to the underground parking lot, and when they saw him stride into a Lamborghini and drive away in a cloud of dust, the group couldn''t help but exim.

    "In this day and age, any handsome young man turns out to be a rich one, huh!"

    "Ah, I''ve never seen a man handsomer than him in my life, and who knows if I''ll ever meet another like him in the rest of my days!"

    "I''m in love! This is exactly the image of a male god in my mind, tall! Handsome! And rich! Oh my God, please send me a boyfriend like this!"

    "Are you all really just looking at the guy''s appearance? Please, sisters! That sports car is the real highlight! From what I know, that car is called the Lamborghini Veneno! It''s worth tens of millions!"

    "Oh my God, totally smitten. With that car as a base, the male god''s image just got a few notches taller in my heart!"

    "Agree!"

    "Agree!"

    "Agree!"

    Meanwhile, Song Yunkai was leisurely driving on the streets, his peripheral vision catching a glimpse of the municipal government building. If he could sign in here...

    Just as this thought crossed his mind, the system popped up to discourage him, "Ding! To ensure the host''s personal safety, the system prohibits the host from signing in at the municipal government agency. If you enter, the sign-in button will be temporarily disabled."

    Well, no can do, it seems the system is a patrioticrade too.

    After wandering around the bustling area of Magic Capital for quite some time, Song Yunkai eventually drove home.

    On the other side, Ye Qingqing was sitting in her office, looking worried.

    She had been so busy these past few days, running around non-stop, she hadn''t had a chance to see Song Yun.

    The only reason for this was that herpany was about to go public.

    When she first started her entrepreneurship aftering back to the country, her father secretly invested tens of millions in her, just in case his daughter''s venture failed, she still had her father to fall back on.

    But who knew that as soon as Ye Qingqing entered the business scene, she took to it like a fish to water,unching dozens of profitable projects one after the other.

    From an initial market value of fifty million, it soared all the way, and now investment institutions were estimating Ye Qingqing''spany''s market value at two billion!

    So now, even without relying on her family, Ye Qingqing could im a ce in Magic Capital.

    But at this moment, Ye Qingqing felt extremely frustrated.

    Looking out through therge bay window of the general manager''s office, she saw the skyscrapers of Magic Capital, with countless people bustling in these costly office buildings for their livelihood. Every time she thought of this, the weight on her shoulders felt a bit heavier.

    "Oh, what to do! So annoying!"

    Ye Qingqing anxiously rubbed her hair. Herpany handled numerous projects ranging from the inte to physical entities, spanning many industries.

    Yet, the most profitable venture within thepany was real estate.

    This time, she and several group CEOs were eyeing the same plot ofnd. Snatching it up could double herpany''s market value, but just as thepany was about to go public, she ran into a problem with her cash flow.

    First, an investment project failed, resulting in a loss of over forty million, and then a manager of another project resigned, causing unrest in the entire department and hindering their work performance.

    All these troubles piled up, weighing on her heart.

    "What should I do, I need one hundred million after bidding for thatnd, plus the subsidies from the other projects..."

    After calcting her finances, Ye Qingqingy on the sofa, sighing repeatedly.

    It seems she had no choice but to go to her father this time, as only her father had enough cash on hand to save herpany from its gradual decline.

    Deep down, she really didn''t want to take money from her father, because epting any amount would mean that, in the end, all her sesses would be attributed to him.

    But now, with no other options, Ye Qingqing could only resign herself to fate.

    "Mo Li!"

    Ye Qingqing called out towards the door.

    Soon, a woman dressed in professional attire walked in holding a folder.

    This was the private assistant specially assigned to Ye Qingqing by her father, who yed a supportive role in her work.

    "Ah, I..."

    Ye Qingqing opened her mouth, unsure whether she should ask her father for the money. With one hundred million, thepany couldpletely transform, and its market value would double after going public. The downside, however, was that it would attract criticism. Without the one hundred million, she would have no choice but to desperately borrow money from everywhere.

    Although she had clearly thought through the pros and cons in her mind, when the moment to speak came, she hesitated.

    "Ah, Mo Li, contact my father and tell him I want to borrow one hundred million in thepany''s name from his old age fund..."

    Upon hearing this, Mo Li was slightly stunned.

    "Miss, why do you need so much capital?"

    "I want ourpany to build up a better foundation before going public so that the stock price will be ordingly higher," Ye Qingqing exined.

    "But Miss, you have more than one hundred million in your private fund ount..."

    Mo Li looked at Ye Qingqing curiously. As the president''s confidante, she knew that this youngdy did not rely on her family''s influence. Now that she had sufficient funds, what project needed development that wouldpel the president to start borrowing money from her family?

    "How much?"

    Ye Qingqing hadn''t paid attention to her fund ount these past few days. When she heard the amount in her private ount, she was visibly taken aback.

    "Specifically speaking, it is one hundred and twenty million!"

    "..."

    "Say that again, how much?"

    "One hundred and twenty million!"

    Ye Qingqing sat up abruptly from the sofa, and when she saw the string of zeros in her fund ount on her phone, her heart began to race.

    Seeing Ye Qingqing''s perplexed expression, Mo Li was even more puzzled. She asked, "Miss, didn''t you know that the fund you bought recently has skyrocketed?"

    "I didn''t know..." Ye Qingqing shook her head nkly.

    "The Jinling Fund you bought a few days ago has tripled in just a few days!" Mo Li sighed and reported on the recent fund market to Ye Qingqing.

    After understanding the whole story, Ye Qingqing suddenly remembered that a few days ago, Song Yun had specifically approached her, advising her to invest in the Jinling Fund, saying that the fund would see a spring soon...

    She hadn''t taken it seriously back then, but since it was Song Yun''s first request, she had allocated forty million to buy into the Jinling Fund.

    But now, that investment had unexpectedly be her lifesaver!

    Song Yunkai was too amazing! He was truly her savior!

 Chapter 22: Chapter 22: A Chance Encounter with a College Roommate

    At this moment, Ye Qingqing''s heart was extremely conflicted. The fund she had casually purchased out of love for its associatedpany had tripled in value!

    What was most terrifying was that Song Yun had actually been able to spot this obscure and unpopr fund among many others days before, such horror!

    In this world, there''s probably no investor who can foresee the future as if they already knew, investing arge amount of money in an unpopr fund in advance.

    It seemed that her husband''s mysterious aura had just gained a few moreyers.

    Thinking of this, Ye Qingqing felt immensely joyful.

    After all, who doesn''t want their husband to be outstanding? The more impressive Song Yun was, the deeper her love for him grew!

    Meanwhile, Song Yun returned home and idly browsed videos.

    He wondered what Ye Qingqing, that little girl, was up to now. It had been so many days since she had contacted him, and he didn''t know if she had bought the Jinling Fund he rmended.

    Sigh, all things considered, Song Yun missed her a little.

    The next day, Song Yunkai drove his Lamborghini Veneno, nning to visit Ye Qingqing''spany.

    On the way, he passed by the university he had once attended.

    Song Yun parked the car by the roadside and, looking at the bustling university students at the campus gates, his eyes revealed a trace of envy.

    Once upon a time, he was one of them, and back then, campus love was untainted by money; his university life with Su Luting had been, overall, quite warm and sweet.

    But everything changed after graduation; the ravages of society, the blows from family life, made Song Yun feel that, in essence, feelings were just so-so. If it hadn''t been for Ye Qingqing''s timely appearance, Song Yun would have already turned into a libertine by now.

    Song Yun envied these exuberant university students, little knowing that these very students also envied him sitting in the car.

    Since there were only a few Lamborghini Venenos in the world, its appearance immediately drew the eyes of countless students.

    Even a few female students specially stood behind the sports car to take selfies.

    And just then, the car window was knocked on.

    Song Yun opened the window curiously and when he saw the bent figure outside, his expression turned a bit excited.

    "Holy shit, Ye Zi!"

    Song Yun got out of the car and hugged the man in front of him.

    Ye Zi, slightly embarrassed, touched the back of his head and said with a smile, "It really is you, I thought I was seeing things..."

    Ye Zi was also Song Yun''s college roommate; the two had a good rtionship and would often touch base online.

    "Hahaha, after all these years, you''re still the same, blushing and looking like a girl whenever you''re embarrassed," Song Yun teased, patting Ye Zi on the chest.

    Although Ye Zi often blushed, he was actually a tall fellow standing at 1.8 meters, creating such a stark contrast that a then-freshmen Song Yun was caught off guard, even suspecting for a time that Ye Zi was gay.

    "Brother Song, you just keep getting more handsome. If our ssmates saw you now, I bet they''d chase you all the way to your house...", Ye Zi said with a smile, "And now you''re getting richer and richer, driving a sports car no less!"

    "Just ying around with it," Song Yun said, waving a hand: "It''s been so long, let''s find a ce where I can treat you, let''s catch up."

    "Alright, today I''ll be shameless and eat your food like a dog of andlord!"

    After getting into the car, Song Yun prepared to drive away. The female student who had been taking selfies behind the car twirled her hair and approached.

    She bent down and, shing a goddess-like smile at Song Yun, asked, "Handsome, can I add your WeChat?"

    "Sorry, don''t have the time."

    "No worries, just a quick scan!"

    Seeing the girl''s persistent gaze and other passersby getting ready to approach for his WeChat, Song Yun shook his head, rolled up the window, and sped away with a push on the gas pedal.

    Sitting in the car, Ye Zi curiously examined the interior decorations, touching here and there, his eyes filled with envy.

    Lamborghini, oh!

    This is a luxury car!

    Wouldn''t I have to live without eating or drinking for probably twenty years to afford it?

    "Brother Song, this must be three or four million, right?"

    Hearing this, Song Yun smiled a smile but said nothing.

    "Brother Song, what were the specs of the car when you bought it? The top configuration?"

    "Hehe, you''re right."

    After a while, Ye Zi sneakily took out his phone and started searching: Lamborghini top configuration, how much?

    What caught his eye was the rmended image of Lamborghini models. Ye Zi opened the link and carefully browsed through it.

    After a few seconds, he suddenly looked up, damn!!!

    This isn''t just an ordinary sports car!

    This car is the limited-edition Venom!!!

    Forget about not eating or drinking for twenty years, even for a lifetime, I couldn''t afford it!!!

    Thinking back to when he estimated the car to be three or four million, Ye Zi felt his face getting hot.

    ...

    Song Yunkai drove Ye Zi to a private restaurant. On the way, the two of them chatted on and off. That''s what Ye Zi had going for him¡ªno matter how rich you are, if you''re my brother, you''re my brother. Even if you''re broke, I won''t look down on you. As brothers, we shouldn''t tangle over money too much; it''s bad for the rtionship.

    Through their chat, Song Yun learned that Ye Zi was about to get married, now burdened with a mortgage and car loans, under pressure that was anything but small.

    When he found out that Song Yun was already married, his eyes bulged in surprise.

    "Brother Song, to be honest, if I were as rich as you, I wouldn''t get married! Wouldn''t it be nicer to travel and date beauties every day?"

    Hearing this, Song Yunughed. It seemed his little brother was still the same as in college¡ªthough shy, he couldn''t hide his cheekiness!

    The twoughed and joked until they arrived at the ce to eat. After parking the car, they entered the yard.

    The private restaurant had good reviews online, covering several acres ofnd, with a Suzhou-style garden constructed inside, and the ancient-style architecture made one wonder if they had traveled back to ancient times.

    Upon entering, Song Yun told thedy wearing the qipao at the front desk about the room he had reserved.

    "I''m sorry, sir. That room was promised by our manager to an old customer. Would the main hall be okay?"

    The waitress sped her hands together, continuously apologizing.

    Song Yun furrowed his brows but remained silent. This wasn''t the waitress''s fault, and it wouldn''t be right to take his anger out on her, yet this move had indeed disgusted him.

    "It''s fine, Brother Song, we can just casually eat something," said Ye Zi, quickly trying to calm him down.

    "Then, please arrange a quiet spot."

    Once seated, Song Yun and Ye Zi each took a menu and started to order.

    Song Yun was indifferent; with more than 100 million funds lying in his ount, even dining here every day wouldn''t make him go broke.

    But Ye Zi was different. Seeing the dishes costing thousands on the menu, his eyes nearly popped out.

    In the end, only after Song Yun insisted did Ye Zi carefully pick a few of the cheaper dishes.

    Meanwhile, at the entrance of the private restaurant, a girl dressed in a sexy skirt, with both physique and facial features that were nothing short of stunning,ughed and talked with a few friends.

    "I''ve been to this ce before. The chef''s Suzhou cuisine is very authentic. You guys should really savor itter."

 Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Hello, I am Song Yuns wife

    The girl with the stunning looks and explosive figure was none other than Ye Qingqing''s best friend, Li Shishi.

    And the friends following by her side were also rich second-generation heirs from the top social echelons of Magic Capital.

    Upon entering the restaurant, the front desk miss in a qipao stepped forward and asked, "Hello, would you like to dine? However, there are no private rooms avable now, is the hall okay?"

    When they heard they had to eat in the hall, the group was instantly displeased.

    Even when dining at a five-star hotel, wasn''t the lobby manager always anxiously tending to them? And now, at this lousy diner, they could only eat in the hall?

    Just as they wereining, Li Shishi, who was beside them, spotted Song Yun, who was dining.

    "Song Yun!"

    Li Shishi called out loudly to Song Yun, waving at him.

    We don''t need to look for a private room anymore; I have friends over here."

    With that, Li Shishi ran towards Song Yun.

    Meanwhile, at the dining table, Ye Zi was heartily enjoying a feast when suddenly a fragrant breeze wafted over.

    He looked up just in time to lock eyes with Li Shishi.

    Ye Zi froze in his seat, the goose leg he had been holding falling onto his te.

    "She''s... she''s so beautiful..."

    Ye Zi''s mind kept repeating those words.

    Indeed, in terms of attractiveness, Li Shishi was on par with Ye Qingqing, and her inherent mature charm was enough to make many men worship her and exim goddess.

    Song Yun looked up with a helpless nce at Li Shishi.

    He still remembered what happenedst time in the coffee shop...

    "Can I sit next to you? If you don''t speak, I''ll take that as a yes!" Li Shishi plopped down next to Song Yunkai, gesturing for her friends toe over.

    "There''s not enough space here, you guys can start another table over there!"

    Seeing how brazenly Li Shishi ordered another pair of chopsticks from the server, Song Yun could only shake his head and sigh deeply. If this impudent girl weren''t Ye Qingqing''s best friend, he would have started shooing people away by now.

    After Li Shishi took her seat, the friends at the other table were continuously sizing up Song Yun.

    They were curious about what kind of extraordinary man he was, to have tamed this wild horse.

    You see, Li Shishi was known for her bad temperament in their circle. Apart from her best friend Ye Qingqing, she would directly point out anything slightly disagreeable to her, often leaving people unable to save face.

    So those who didn''t get along with Li Shishi usually took a wide berth upon seeing her.

    Yet now, a man had appeared who could make Li Shishi behave so meekly, which greatly piqued their curiosity.

    Looking him over, first impression, handsome! Second impression, charming! Third impression, damn handsome!

    No wonder he could capture the little witch''s heart. It turns out having a good look really does let you get away with anything!

    On the other hand, Ye Zi felt incredibly awkward with the sudden presence of a beauty at his table.

    Even his manner of eating changed to taking small bites and chewing slowly.

    "Brother Song, who is this?"

    Ye Zi whispered to Song Yun.

    But the table was so small that even whispers could be heard.

    Li Shishi suddenly got yful, wrapping her arm around Song Yun''s arm, her head leaning on his shoulder as sheughed and said, "Hello, I''m Song Yun''s wife!"

    No sooner had Li Shishi''s words fallen than everyone''s chopsticks ttered to the floor as they stared straight at her.

    And Ye Zi was so astounded he wished he could urge his Brother Song to quickly start a love coaching ss, to properly guide them, the love-lost souls!

    Song Yun, who had been drinking water, nearly sprayed it out when he heard Li Shishi''s deration.

    Has this youngdy gone mad???

    What is she even saying in such a public ce???

    He himself is a married man, and his wife is her best friend, isn''t she afraid of making Ye Qingqing angry with such jokes???

    Before Song Yunkai had a chance to exin, Li Shishi let go of Song Yun''s arm, smiling as she said, "I''m Song Yun''s wife''s best friend! Hello, my name is Li Shishi, it''s my first time meeting you, please take care of me in the future!"

    Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but soon Li Shishi''s friends'' faces turned grim. Li Shishi''s best friend... isn''t that Ye Qingqing?

    So, is Song Yun Ye Qingqing''s husband???

    Even though Li Shishi and Ye Qingqing were on par in terms of their appearance, when it came to their temperament, personality, and family background, Li Shishi couldn''t hold a candle to Ye Qingqing, whose father was the richest man in the Magic Capital!

    They never expected that the top goddess of their circle had actually gotten married!

    And to a man they were all unfamiliar with!

    Who in the world is Song Yun, anyway?

    Could he be the son of some leader? But that wouldn''t make sense either, since Ye Qingqing is the legitimate daughter of the Ye family and an only child, to boot. What kind of leader''s son would be good enough for her?

    Song Yun seemed almost like a deity, riding his five-colored auspicious clouds to descend from the heavens, marrying the goddess they all lusted after!

    Therefore, this meal was even more ufortable for Song Yun than for Ye Zi.

    On one side was Li Shishi, and if Ye Qingqing were there, he wouldn''t have felt such a heavy psychological burden, but the key point was Ye Qingqing wasn''t there! Eating out alone with his wife''s best friend, wouldn''t it provoke Ye Qingqing''s anger?

    On the other side were the envious stares from the neighboring table. Their gazes made Song Yun particrly ufortable, filled with envy mixed with jealousy, and jealousy tinged with admiration... In short, it was veryplicated, leaving Song Yun not knowing how to eat properly.

    Fortunately, the meal time passed quickly, and Song Yun hurriedly took Ye Zi and said their goodbyes.

    He truly didn''t want to stay there a moment longer.

    After the two of them hurried off, Li Shishi also stood up from her seat, revealing a charming smile as she looked at Song Yun''s retreating figure.

    It seemed that Song Yun was even more than she had imagined!

    Sigh, what a pity he was her best friend''s man, and she really couldn''t make a move!

    It''s too upsetting!

    However, not making a move didn''t mean she couldn''t tease Song Yun, that simpleton, right?

    With this thought, Li Shishi said goodbye to her friends and chased after them.

    The group looked at each other, baffled. What was happening here?

    A real-life drama of two women fighting over one husband?

    And these were the top two beauties of the Magic Capital! This Song Yun!

    Damn!

    They should start a ss fast! They were all eager to learn from Song Yun!

    On the other side, Ye Zi sat in the passenger seat, seemingly not yet satisfied with the evening.

    "Song Yun, why didn''t you stay a bit longer? That Li Shishi looked wow, super amazing!"

    "Could it be that the two of you actually have..."

    "Hehe, I get it, I get it! A great man always has several female confidantes! But Song Yun, you even dare to eat the grass next to your nest, aren''t you afraid of your sister-inw finding out?"

    As he spoke, Ye Zi gave Song Yun a naughty smile and wiggled his eyebrows.

    Song Yun helplessly pped the back of the kid''s head, "My wife is much more beautiful than Li Shishi, so I have absolutely no intention of cheating."

    Ye Zi looked at Song Yun with a face full of disbelief, clearly saying, you must be joking right? Li Shishi is already so beautiful, and you say your sister-inw is even more beautiful? You must think I haven''t met her, you''re teasing me!

 Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Look at those two men, its true love indeed!

    Song Yun unlocked his phone, which before some time, Ye Qingqing forcibly changed his screen saver to a photo of the two of them together.

    He lifted his phone to show Ye Zi andughed, "This is my wife."

    "..."

    Ye Zi''s eyes bulged in disbelief. He snatched Song Yun''s phone, nced at the screen, then at Song Yun.

    After a long pause, he stuttered, "I... you... Brother Song! You''re freaking awesome!!!"

    "Sister-inw is so beautiful! Don''t me your brother for being inhuman, me sister-inw..."

    Ye Zi hadn''t even finished his sentence when he was kicked away by Song Yun.

    "Honestly speaking, with sister-inw looking like that, I feel like you''re not worthy of her..."

    "Bullshit! How am I not worthy? If someone like me isn''t, then could you be?"

    Song Yun gave Ye Zi a look of annoyance.

    "What does sister-inw do for a living?"

    "Runs apany, I think."

    "Damn, damn, damn! Brother Song, Big Brother Song, Lord Song!!! I''m begging you, please teach a ss! I finally get why, just a few years after graduation, you got that sports car! You''ve snagged yourself a richdy!" Ye Zi sat on the ground, clutching Song Yun''s legs and wailing.

    Passersby on the roadside stopped out of curiosity at the sight of two men tugging and pulling at each other in full public view.

    "Do you think... they might be in a... forbidden love...?"

    A fujoshi with thick sses giggled as she looked at Song Yun and Ye Zi.

    "I don''t think so... I mean, given their build..."

    The fujoshi''s friend muttered, smacking her lips.

    "But! Don''t you think this makes it more exciting? Look at the handsome guy standing, he''s clearly the cold but gentle seme! And the man crying on the ground, isn''t he the perfect contrastive uke? This is true love!"

    Hearing the two fujoshis''ments about him, Song Yun was so aggravated he wanted tough.

    "Look, look, he''sughing. The contrastive uke must have mollified him!"

    Song Yun froze, not knowing whether tough or not, as if every move he made could be interpreted withplex meanings by these two women.

    He couldn''t afford to lose face. Having just shaken off thebel of loser, he didn''t want to bebeled gay, which was equally unappealing to him.

    He kicked Ye Zi away and angrily got into the car.

    Before, the two of them could bear the burden of being "GAY" together, but now it was all on Ye Zi alone. His face flushed as he got into the passenger seat.

    "Brother Song..."

    "Shut up!"

    Song Yun quickly turned the steering wheel and stepped on the gas, eager to leave the trouble behind.

    "Ah, they''ve gone. Who would''ve thought that the gentle seme is rich? Incredible! I need to go back and tell my friends about this!"

    The fujoshi kept smacking her lips as she watched the sports car''s taillights disappear.

    "Brother Song, please forgive me this time... I also didn''t know it would..."

    "If you don''t want me to suffer a hand tremor while driving and cause an ident, shut your damn mouth!" Song Yun barked, pping the steering wheel.

    "Oh... Well... Many of our college ssmates stayed in Magic Capital after graduation. They''re nning on meeting up after a while. Are you going?" Ye Zi tentatively asked.

    "Who''s organizing it?"

    "Our ss president, Sun Lei."

    "Sure, why not, I have nothing better to do. Where are you headedter? I''ll give you a ride."

    ...

    Guided by Ye Zi, Song Yun had arrived at the lobby of an office building.

    "I''m off then, Song Ge. I''ll notify you about the meeting timeter," Ye Zi waved to Song Yun and hurried towards the office building. He wasn''t a leisurely wealthydy like Song Yun; he had to earn money to support his family.

    Finally having sent off the "annoying" fellow, Song Yun drove around cluelessly, not sure where to go. When he passed by themercial street, he thought of the bookstore he visitedst time, which was a nice ce to kill time.

    He parked his car and casually picked up a book before heading to the second floor of the bookstore.

    Meanwhile, Li Shishi sneakily followed him from behind.

    Upon seeing Song Yun ascend to the second floor, she also picked up aic book and quietly made her way there¡ªjust in time to catch a glimpse of Song Yun sitting on the sofa,zily flipping through a book.

    What''s going on?

    Song Yun was already handsome, but she suddenly realized that while he was reading, the temperament he exuded was irresistibly charming.

    The sunlight cast upon Song Yun, as if endowing him with an aura that made one unable to resist approaching him for a closer encounter.

    At that moment, Song Yun waspletely unaware of the oddity. As he browsed through a hefty tome, suddenly a whiff of fresh fragrance wafted into his nose.

    This scent was entirely different from Ye Qingqing''s.

    Ye Qingqing''s fragrance was sweet and delightful, evoking thoughts of pleasant things, whereas this aroma seemed to refresh one''s spirit as if bringing a cool breeze on a hot summer day.

    He looked up and saw Li Shishi squatting by the side of the sofa, staring at him curiously.

    "Why is it you again?" Song Yun exhaled a helpless sigh. Was he really that handsome? To the point where every woman who saw him became helplessly infatuated?

    "Hehe, we didn''t finish our conversationst time, you know. This proposal was actually Qing Qing''s idea~"

    "Shut up..." Song Yun put down the book, leaned back on the soft sofa, and said with a twist of the mouth.

    "Hehe, oh great literary schr, I had no idea you were so well-read¡ªlike a true professor."

    Not at all feeling out of ce, Li Shishi sat down next to Song Yun, grinned, and kept her gaze on him, "Teacher Song, what do you teach? Can I join yourte-night tutorial sessions~"

    "..."

    If it weren''t for the fear of Li Shishi following him all the way home, he would have already run off.

    Just listen to what this woman is saying!

    How was he supposed to respond? Could they still manage a normal conversation???

    "If you keep talking like this, I''ll turn around and leave," Song Yun warned, seriously stopping Li Shishi as she moved closer.

    "Really? I don''t believe you!"

    Without another word, Song Yun picked up his book and left.

    Li Shishi watched Song Yun''s retreating figure and secretly giggled. This man was simply too fun to tease, she couldn''t help but want to y with him.

    But speaking of which, a gentleman like Song Yun... how possible! Miss Li had always had tremendous faith in her charm; she didn''t believe there were cats that didn''t steal fish. If there were, they just weren''t tempting enough!

    ...

    On the other side, Song Yun left the bookstore and finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Shishi hadn''t followed.

    He broke into a run towards his car and quickly drove away.

    Once home, he took a shower, lounged in his bathrobe, and chatted with Ye Qingqing on and off in bed, only to realize that Ye Qingqing seemed to admire him even more than before. What was the reason for this? Could it really confirm the old saying: absence makes the heart grow fonder?

    After chatting for a while, Ye Qingqing had to prepare for and auction and hung up the call.

    "President, President Zhou is here and wants to discuss that piece ofnd with you. Will you see him?" Mo Li knocked and inquired.

    "Hmph! These people are like sharks that see blood now, all wanting a piece of the action. But the cake belonging to Ye Qingqing¡ªis it something anyone can just meddle with?" Ye Qingqing said coldly, "Prepare the meeting room, we''ll meet him!"

 Chapter 25: Chapter 25: A party at my own villa?

    A few days went by, and Ye Zi informed Song Yun of the time for the ss reunion.

    On the day of the reunion, Song Yun, apanied by Ye Zi, arrived at the ce the ss president, Sun Lei, had mentioned.

    Upon arrival, they found themselves in a vimunity. Song Yun tried to drive in but was stopped by security, who informed him that  - only residents of the neighbourhood were allowed to drive in.

    With no other choice, Song Yun had to find a spot to park his car on the side.

    After parking, Song Yun and Ye Zi entered the vimunity.

    Looking at the luxurious vis one by one, an idea struck Song Yun - what if he checked in here?

    With that thought, Song Yun decisively checked in.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for checking in at Hua Shou Vi Community. You have been rewarded with Vi No. 8-3. ording to its market value, this vi is worth 90 million!"

    Listening to the systematic voice, Song Yun felt ted.

    Who would have thought that attending a gathering could also bring such an unexpected surprise!

    A ny-million vi - in the whole of Magic Capital, it would certainly be considered a luxury house!

    No. 8-3 - I must take the time to have a lookter. From now on, I can consider myself a person with both a house and a car.

    Since Song Yun didn''t know the exact location of the reunion, he could only follow behind Ye Zi.

    The two of them, one after the other, reached the reunion venue, and Song Yun looked up to see - Vi No. 8-3!

    The ce for the ss reunion was actually at his own house?

    Song Yun stared at the house number in disbelief; the system really took care of him, linking the rewards to real-life events - what an amazing system I have!

    What Song Yun didn''t know was that the ss president Sun Lei originally had no n to hold the reunion here. One time, after having drinks with his cousin who was a real estate salesman, Sun Lei heard that there was a vi in theirmunity that had been sold for several years but remained unupied.

    No one knew which rich owner had so much money to burn, buying a house and leaving it empty for so long.

    Upon hearing that, Sun Lei hatched a n - surely that vi was an investment made by some rich people, not intended for personal use. So, why couldn''t he borrow it for a day? On one hand, it would showcase his connections, and on the other hand, it might lead to some interesting encounters with female ssmates at the reunion.

    With that in mind, he pestered his cousin, wanting to stay there for a day. After much bargaining, and finally offering five thousand yuan, he got his cousin''s agreement.

    But he didn''t know that the vi was now already under Song Yun''s name.

    As Song Yun stood there dazed, Ye Zi, curious, nudged him and asked, "Song Bro? What are you spacing out for? This vi''s worth only about two of your cars. If you beg your sister-inw, maybe she will buy you one someday!"

    "Get lost!" Song Yun said, none too kindly.

    The two of them joked andughed as they knocked on the grand door of the vi, which was opened by a man in a casual suit with hair slicked back with gel - this was the ss president, Sun Lei.

    Seeing Sun Lei, Ye Zi stepped forward to greet him, and Sun Lei nodded with a smile.

    "Ye Zi, Song Yun, long time no see. Come on in!"

    Song Yun and Ye Zi followed Sun Lei into the vi, and Song Yun was surprised to find that most people from their university ss were there today.

    Including some very familiar faces.

    Everyone broke into smiles and greetings when they saw Song Yun, with a few college buddies who had a good rtionship with him egging on from the side.

    "Song the handsome stud, long time no see!"

    "Did Song Yune alone today? How about squeezing in with our ss beauty for a sleepover?"

    The ss beauty mentioned by everyone was Xie Yingxin, who almost got together with Song Yun during their college days, but for some reasons, Song Yun ended up getting together with Su Luting instead.

    Ever since then, Xie Yingxin never had a good expression when she saw Song Yun.

    Listening to everyone''s teasing, Xie Yingxin just kept her head down, her cheeks slightly flushed, and did not retort.

    Song Yun pretended not to hear the nonsense these people were saying and greeted everyone in turn.

    Ye Zi standing beside Song Yun was wearing a look of forlornness, regrettinging with Brother Song; now all the attention was on Brother Song, and he was practically invisible!

    After joking around with everyone for a while, Song Yun looked at those familiar faces and sighed, "Since graduating from college, we really haven''t seen much of each other. It''s nice that today, thanks to our ss president, we can gather together."

    Song Yun looked at his ssmates'' faces that were still so dear to him, even though some had been ravaged by life, with changed silhouettes and receding hairlines, the friendship forged in a shared ssroom remained solid as ever.

    A ssmate, now pot-bellied and out of shape, pped Song Yun on the shoulder andughed, "Song the handsome guy, you haven''t aged a bit, and damn, you''ve got even more handsome. How are the rest of us supposed to live! Look at me, I was a known handsome guy back in school, and now what? Just a beer belly, it''s depressing..."

    Another girl, dressed very elegantly, nodded in agreement, "Indeed, Song Yun seems to age backward. If he were in school, it wouldn''t be out of ce at all, and he might even get those younger girls asking for his contact info."

    The e-marked young man standing next to Song Yun grinned, "Those of us who came early have already sorted out the rooms for tonight, leaving just Xie Yingxin and one room for you. How about tonight our handsome Song Yun spreads some warmth, and you both share the room to stay warm?"

    Before Song Yun could say anything, Ye Zi red and asked, "I came with Brother Song; where am I supposed to sleep?"

    You blockhead, you''ll sleep with your brother tonight! Guaranteed, you''ll wake up feeling refreshed!" one of the guys pulled Ye Zi over and said.

    Song Yun watched his ssmates fooling around and shook his head with a smile, "Let''s not joke like this; after all, our ss beauty is a girl, and it''s too much if we go on."

    Xie Yingxin, who had been all ears from a distance, suddenly felt an emptiness in her heart.

    Meanwhile, Sun Lei in the crowd, hearing everyone''s conversation, was on the verge of exploding with anger.

    He had had a crush on Xie Yingxin since college, and this reunion was organized just to see her once more, but he hadn''t expected that after all that effort, it would all benefit Song Yun!

    Looking at Xie Yingxin with flushed cheeks, Sun Lei''s annoyance skyrocketed ¨C could it be that his goddess still had feelings for Song Yun after all this time?

    That''s totally unbearable!

    "Alright, alright, now that everyone''s pretty much here, let''s move on to the next item on the agenda. Come on, let''s go barbecue to prepare for dinner!"

    Sun Lei changed the subject and led everyone past the vi into the backyard.

    The backyard, part of the vi''s bonus upon purchase, was a small garden of about three or four acres, beautifullyndscaped.

    Leading the way, Sun Leiughed, "Make sure to keep up and not fall behind. This vi is veryrge, and those who aren''t familiar with theyout can easily get lost."

    Hearing Sun Lei''s words, everyone burst intoughter.

 Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Look how thin you are!

    "And I suggest that at night, everyone tries not to mess up the rooms, otherwise, it''s hard for me to exin,"

    Sun Lei cautioned everyone, "This vi is now valued at ny million. It wasn''t easy for me to borrow it from an acquaintance for one night, so I hope for my sake, you can all avoid damaging anything."

    When they heard Sun Lei say the vi was worth ny million, everyone''s pupils obviously shrank.

    They had originally thought the vi might be worth ten or twenty million at most, but they had no idea it was this expensive!

    The price was almostparable to the luxury residences in Magic Capital.

    People nced around the vi with deep emotion, realizing that if such luxury wasn''t something you were born with, it would be very difficult to afford it through your own efforts in this lifetime.

    "Ah, the housing prices in Magic Capital are ridiculously high. A vi like this would only cost a few million in our hometown, but here in Magic Capital, it''s more than ten times as much!"

    "I wonder who can afford to live in such a luxurious ce without fearing for their life?"

    "Heh, those who live here are all big shots, their social power is beyond our imagination,"

    "But having said that, it''s because of the ss president''s efforts that we have a chance to witness the lifestyle of the rich. We really should thank the ss president!"

    Hearing this, people started ttering Sun Lei, and seeing everyone being so considerate, Sun Lei felt as light as a feather for a moment, as if the vi was his own.

    But just at this moment, Song Yun left the main group, casually looking around.

    He wanted to take a good look at this house awarded by the system, and although he had received the vi''syout blueprint, the real deal was always more stunning than anything on paper.

    Seeing Song Yun wandering off, Sun Lei grew agitated. It didn''t really matter to him if Song Yun got lost; in fact, Sun Lei almost wished he would. But the contents of the vi, as well as the decor, were very expensive. If anything were damaged, how would he exin it to his cousin!

    "Song Yun, don''t wander off!!! I''m not kidding, the vi is really expensive! If you break a vase by ident, it could cost tens of thousands to rece!"

    Song Yun turned back and nced at Sun Lei with helpless resignation, thinking, a man can''t go wrong wandering his own vi.

    Seeing that Song Yun had no intention of returning, Sun Lei''s eyes shifted as he had a bad idea, "Alright, if you want to look around the vi, that''s fine, but you must take responsibility for it. If anything gets damaged, you''ll have to cover the cost, how about that?"

    Hearing this, Song Yun couldn''t be bothered to exin and just nodded his head before walking away.

    His mother''s vi, after all, was his own; even if he broke something, demolished the vi, blew it up, or burned it down, it had nothing to do with you. Who could possibly hold him ountable?

    Is someone going to meddle and ask Song Yun forpensation for damaging his own belongings?

    Seeing Song Yun agree, a sneer emerged in the depths of Sun Lei''s eyes¡ªwaiting to see how you will manage when you get lost or break something!

    "We''ll be waiting for you in the back garden. If you get lost, remember to call me, and I''lle to you!"

    After speaking, Sun Lei led the others away. To be honest, he really wanted to see Song Yun make a fool of himself.

    The vi covered more than a thousand square meters, not only was the arearge, but the interior design was also intricate, with many rooms and corridors. One could easily get turned around.

    For someone like Song Yun, who was experiencing a vi for the first time, he might not be able to find the way out even in a whole day''s time.

    Sun Lei was looking forward to seeing Song Yun lost like an ant constantly hitting walls!

    He wondered what Song Yun would look like crying and begging him over the phone to lead him out. Perhaps Xie Yingxin would no longer have a good impression of him after seeing Song Yun''s embarrassing state!

    But, if he were to turn off his phone and Song Yun spent a night in the corridors... seeing his disheveled appearance tomorrow...

    Yes! That would definitely have a better effect!

    Sun Lei decisively turned off his phone, nning to im his battery had died when Song Yunined the next day!

    "Since Song Yun wants to explore a bit, let''s not wait for him!" Sun Lei said with a smile on his face, signaling everyone to start setting up the grill.

    Soon, the aroma of barbecued meat spread in all directions, and the crowd was mingling on thewn.

    Standing at the edge of the group, Xie Yingxin held her juice and looked up towards the vi, wondering how Song Yun was doing. Hopefully, he hasn''t broken anything; everything here must be expensive...

    At that moment, Sun Lei, with a beer in hand, came over to Xie Yingxin and asked with a smile, "Xie, why don''t you join everyone for the barbecue?"

    "I''m sorry, I''m on a diet tonight," Xie Yingxin replied casually.

    "Heh, if you need to diet when you''re already so slim, what chance do the rest of the girls have?" Sun Lei joked. "I see you''ve been looking at the vi, is there something interesting over there?"

    "Nothing, I''m just waiting for Song Yun toe out."

    "..."

    F*ck!!!

    Damnit!!!

    It''s Song Yun again!

    Song Yun isn''t even here, and you''re still thinking about him! Look at me, for goodness'' sake! I''m a living, breathing person right in front of you! Why won''t you look at me?!

    The more Sun Lei thought about it, the more he felt a rage building inside his chest, unable to vent.

    "Stop looking, for all we know, Song Yun might be trapped inside the vi and can''te out," Sun Lei said, frustrated.

    "???" Xie Yingxin looked at Sun Lei withplete confusion and said anxiously, "Then why don''t you go and fetch Song Yun right away! The vi is so big, what if something happens to him!"

    Seeing Xie Yingxin''s concern for Song Yun made Sun Lei even more irate.

    "Huh, as if he''s called me! What if he doesn''t need me to pick him up!"

    Ought he to fetch his own rival in love?

    No way!

    He might as well kill himself!

    Just as Xie Yingxin was anxiously pacing, wondering how to rescue Song Yun, Song Yun''s voice came from not far away.

    "Wow, I step away for a bit, and everyone''s already eating!" Song Yun said with a smile as he walked up, picked up a piece of meat, and started eating happily.

    "Bro Song, why did it take you so long toe out!"

    "Here, try the meat I grilled and see how it tastes!"

    "Eat more, look at how skinny you are; even I feel ashamed when I see you!"

    Hearing everyone''sments, Sun Lei''s face darkened, damn it!

    Song Yun actually came out on his own?

    How did he manage toe out? The first time he himself came to this vi, he was trapped in one spot for over an hour, and if it wasn''t for his cousin rescuing him, he might have had to spend the night in the hallway!

    But none of that mattered; what made him most furious was everyone''s attitude!

    It was his borrowed vi, his gathered people, yet all the attention was on Song Yun! Damn it, he was supposed to be the protagonist who received everyone''s praise!

 Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Assigning Rooms

    Back in college, Song Yun was very popr, not just within our ss or department, but throughout the entire college, people knew him. Everyone liked to interact with Song Yun, and at that time, Sun Lei was very envious of Song Yun''s social skills.

    But now that we''ve graduated, everyone has started to chase money, to aim higher, and Sun Lei believes that he himself is doing quite well, extremely well.

    However, to his surprise, upon meeting up, people still gathered around Song Yun...

    Sun Lei was so angry on the sidelines that he was nearly crushing his beer bottle, while the others frolicked andughed in the distance.

    "Song Yun, tell me how exactly do you maintain your figure and looks! You''re just like a freshman who has just started college!"

    "Brother Song, remember the time we snuck out to go online, and your down jacket got caught on the hook, you jumped and sent feathers flying everywhere, and in the end, someone from the dorm had to bring you a new one. Ah, now I can''t handle all-nighters anymore, I feel like I''m dying, I miss that body from back then!"

    Listening to everyone''s chat, Sun Lei disdainfully said, "Nostalgia for the past is useless, we can''t go back anymore. What''s important now is to look forward and strive for sess. Eventually, we''ll see who''s done better, who''s made the most money, right?"

    When Sun Lei spoke up, nobody responded, and there was an awkward silence.

    Originally, everyone had been living the daily grind of corporate drones, not only facing workce pressures but also being micromanaged by superiors, sometimes having their work interfered with. It was already tough, and the reason they''d agreed toe was to rx a bit and reminisce about their university days with ssmates, but Sun Lei''s words pulled everyone back to reality.

    All of us are ordinary people; frankly speaking, our family conditions are only middle-ss. In a ce like the Magic Capital, it''s impossible to mix well relying on family influence.

    And yet Sun Lei insisted on poking at sore spots.

    Seeing no one talking, Sun Lei shamelessly continued, "Song Yun, I''m asking you, what have you been up to all these years after graduation? After all, we''re all adults now, getting to know each other a bit is of no harm. We might need each other''s help someday."

    Sun Lei was actually losing hisposure by now, but he had long been blinded by rage, unable to maintain any decency.

    To be honest, Song Yun wasn''t very familiar with Sun Lei. Hearing him ask like that, he casually replied, "Just managing a little business, not making much money."

    Upon hearing that, Sun Lei''s face slowly showed a trace of disdain. A little business? Maybe just running a small shop, huh?

    If it were about starting a business or a project, he would definitely boast in front of everyone about owning apany. If he worked at some big corporation, he would surely say hispany was a top-ranking global firm.

    As for the "little business" out of Song Yun''s mouth, who knows what that could involve!

    "Oh, a little business, huh? Not bad, I feel that''s quite good. Being able to think about starting your own business at your age is alreadymendable," Sun Lei said haughtily, as if he was a life coach in front of everyone.

    Discerning the tone of his words, Song Yun narrowed his eyes. Was Sun Lei sick? Ever since the beginning, he had been speaking in an odd tone, and why drag him into it?

    As the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, some people came forward to smooth things over.

    "Alright, alright, Song Yun has already introduced his work; isn''t it time for the ss monitor to share about his career?"

    "Yeah, yeah, ss monitor, you''re the one who initiated this gathering. Why don''t you enlighten us on where you''re making your fortune?"

    Seeing the topic shift to himself, Sun Lei felt very pleased.

    "Heh, I''m not much of an achiever. I''m just taking a position at apany my elders run, casually earning a few hundred thousand a year, it''s nothing much."

    Though Sun Lei spoke with apparent indifference, he was actually bursting with pride inside.

    With an annual sry of hundreds of thousands, that''s a threshold many people can''t touch in their lifetime, yet he had reached this level in his twenties. Who wouldn''t boast of being so aplished at such a young age?

    As they listened to Sun Lei''s words, although the ssmates'' faces showed no expressions, envy filled their hearts.

    The scene fell silent for a long time until a male ssmate, holding a ss of liquor, came up to him, clinked sses, and said with augh, "ss president, I''ve got to hand it to you; looks like you''re the most sessful one in our ss. Take care of your little brother in the future, will you? Here, this drink is to you."

    Seeing that one person had taken the lead, everyone else put aside their so-called pride and approached Sun Lei to toast to him.

    All bore the same thought: since Sun Lei had fared so well, it would be great if he could lend a hand should they ever need it!

    Sun Lei, faced with ssmatesing up to toast, did not decline and drank one ss after another.

    Soon, the situation began to reverse.

    The ssmates who had been joking around Song Yun gradually gathered around Sun Lei instead.

    After all, society is realistic¡ªwho makes money, who has connections¡ªthese are the true strengths.

    Watching the ssmates fawn over Sun Lei in conversation, Ye Zi muttered disdainfully, "An annual sry of hundreds of thousands? That''s nothing! The car my Brother Song drives is worth hundreds of years of your sry!"

    However, no one knew about Song Yun''s current situation, and they could only y it by ear, figuring that it couldn''t hurt to curry favor with Sun Lei first.

    After the meal, Sun Lei led everyone back to the vi. A group of people gathered in the living room to y games, and it seemed that everyone''s attention had shifted to Sun Lei.

    Amidst the ttery and adtion, Sun Lei''s head swelled with pride, utterly enjoying the moment.

    It was damn exhrating!

    He had finally experienced the joy that Song Yun felt!

    As the night deepened and everyone grew tired, Sun Lei stood up, intending to assign the rooms.

    He looked at theyout of the rooms, cing several attractive girls in the secondary bedroom and his close friends in the spacious guest rooms.

    As for those close to Song Yun, they were assigned to the most ordinary guest rooms.

    Now, only he and Song Yun were left without rooms assigned.

    A cold smile crossed his heart; only the master bedroom was left, which was definitely meant for him. As for Song Yun, sorry about that, but you''ll have to sleep on the sofa!

    But just then, Song Yun walked straight toward the master bedroom.

    Song Yun didn''t care about all the room allocations; he only knew that this was his home, and even if he didn''t sleep in the master bedroom, no one else would dare to step a foot inside!

    "What are you doing? You''re heading to the master bedroom!"

    Sun Lei panicked and yelled at Song Yun''s retreating back.

    He had specifically reserved the master bedroom for himself; he hadn''t lived in such a nice room for so many years, and if he didn''t enjoy it now, who knew when the next opportunity woulde?

    Song Yun turned to look at Sun Lei, anger rising in his eyes. Sun Lei was as annoying as a fly, causing trouble non-stop from the way he spoke to the present, and Song Yun didn''t understand what he had done to provoke him.

 Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Its You Who Should Get Lost!

    Seeing the fury in Song Yun''s eyes, Sun Lei paused, but soon he recalled the scene where he was surrounded by everyone just moments before.

    So what if you, Song Yun, were influential in college? What about now?

    Everyone has already graduated and joined society. Can you be realistic? You have no money, no power, what''s the use of being handsome?

    "You had no objections when the rooms were being assigned just now, and here you are looking for trouble. Don''t you think that''s a bit shameless?" Sun Lei said coldly as he looked at Song Yun, "If you don''t want to sleep on the sofa in the hall, fine, then take a cab home. But let me warn you, it''s not easy to hail a cab around herete at night."

    "Are you fucking sick? I think the one who should roll is you!"

    Song Yun walked up to Sun Lei and said, looking him in the eyes.

    Seeing the two men at odds, no one dared to step forward and speak a word of fairness for a moment.

    After all, everyone was sleeping in a room, whether good or bad, they all enjoyed it. But sleeping on a sofa in the hall, isn''t that an insult?

    But since Sun Lei had rented the vi, and considering Sun Lei''s background, many people weighed the pros and cons and decided to wait and see.

    "Heh, Song Yun, you should face reality. If I were you, I''d make do with the sofa for the night since it''s not like you can''t sleep there," Sun Lei chuckled triumphantly.

    Hearing Sun Lei''s words, the crowd began to speak.

    "Make do for the night, Song Yun. This ce is frequented by the wealthy, and cabs usually don''te this way."

    "Yeah, it''s just for one night. We''ll be leaving tomorrow."

    "Bro Song, after all, Sun Lei was the one who got the house, we can''t really decide!"

    Listening to his ssmates, Sun Lei couldn''t be happier now. Weren''t you, Song Yun, so great? Weren''t you surrounded by stars since college?

    What about now?

    Song Yun looked around at everyone and said in a freezing tone, "So you got this house, and that gives you the right to decide?"

    "Yes!"

    Song Yun shook his head, lit a cigarette and said, "But what if I say that this vi is mine? Sun Lei, no one cares if you want to show off, but you made a big mistake provoking me! You can leave now."

    Upon Song Yun''s words, the atmosphere suddenly turned awkward, and those who had just been advising Song Yun stared at him, dumbfounded.

    Even Ye Zi was stunned in ce, fuck, so this vi belongs to Brother Song!!!

    This afternoon she had even suggested that Song Yun could beg her little rich wife, and now she learned that Brother Song had bought it!!!

    Damn it, turns out I''m the clown!!!

    Ye Zi looked at Sun Lei and silently mourned for him.

    But besides Ye Zi who believed Song Yun, others were more or less skeptical.

    This vi is worth 90 million on the market! Did you, Song Yun, rob a bank after graduating from college???

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Sun Lei was startled at first, then burst intoughter, "Song Yun, if you had begged me, maybe I''d have arranged a maid''s room for you to have a taste of the mansion, but iming this mansion as your own? That''s just utterly shameless!"

    Song Yun ignored the clownish man, took out his phone and dialed the number of the property consultant provided by the system.

    Seeing Song Yun actually making a call in earnest, Sun Leiughed wildly, "Song Yun, I advise you to save your energy! What''s the point of pretending to be somebody as a nobody? Now you''re really in for it, huh. That''s why they say you shouldn''t pretend to be something you''re not, without the power you''re just seeking death!"

    "Doo-doo-doo..."

    The phone rang several times before it was picked up.

    "Hello, who is this?"

    "Hello, I am the owner of Vi 8-3 at Hua''s First Vis, Song Yun," Song Yun said indifferently.

    "..."

    There was silence from the other end of the phone for a few seconds before rustling noises of clothing being put on could be heard.

    "Good evening, Mr. Song, what can I do for you thiste at night!" The other party spoke hurriedly.

    "I wouldn''t dare to order you about, I''ve merely discovered today upon my return that you''ve rented out my vi?"

    "..."

    "Impossible! There must be some misunderstanding here, Mr. Song! Your vi has always been under our careful management, with no one allowed to reside in it. I''m heading over right now, please wait just a few minutes for me to sort this out, okay?"

    The real estate advisor on the phone broke out in a cold sweat, still entangled with his lover a moment ago, and nearly scared to death by Song Yun''s words the next.

    The owner of Vi 8-3 had always been a mystery, having never lived there for a day since buying it. It was as if this 90-million vi was no different from a thatched hut in the countryside. But the more it seemed so, the less the real estate advisors dared to act rashly, not knowing the extent of this great Buddha''s background. Any mistake could mean they''d be the ones to sufferter.

    At this moment, the real estate advisor''s heart was pounding. He had no idea what Song Yun intended, but if me was to be ced, not a single person from the advisor department could escape the punishment from the head office.

    If Song Yun was indeed furious about this matter, that would be even worse, as he would have reason to refund his full payment for the vi and seek three times the property''s market value inpensation from the head office.

    Three times 90 million...

    The real estate advisor dared not think further!

    He would be killed by the general manager!

    "Do you think you can handle it perfectly? After all, I''ve seen it with my own eyes."

    Song Yun''s tone was very cold, but it made the real estate advisor even more terrified.

    "Mr. Song, my name is Zheng Wang, mypany ID is 0312. Please grant me one chance to handle this. If you are not satisfied... you can alwaysin about me to the head office..."

    "Alright, then youe and handle it. But just so you know, the person renting my house seems quite formidable, telling me to leave no sooner than I speak!"

    "...there must be some misunderstanding. Please wait a moment, I''m already on the way!!!"

    Upon hearing Song Yun hang up the phone, Zheng Wang''s forehead veins throbbed.

    Damnit!!!

    Which idiot had screwed him over! Not only did they rent out Vi 8-3 but also dared to scold the owner and tell him to leave!!!

    If he found out who it was, he would certainly, certainly, certainly!!! Kill the brain-dead fool!!!

    Zheng Wang phoned each senior executive at thepany one by one while driving, exined the evening''s events, and having received full authority to deal with the situation, he mmed on the gas pedal, speeding towards the viplex.

    On the other end, after Song Yun had hung up the phone, everyone exchanged looks, not daring to utter a sound.

    The authenticity of Song Yun''s phone call seemed quite convincing. After all, posturing has its limit, and that moment when someone calls your bluff will alwayse. Judging by that person''s words on the phone, they were arriving soon, so was that call...

    At this thought, everyone''s hearts began to race uncontrobly.

    Ny million! They couldn''t earn even a fraction of that if they didn''t eat or drink for their whole lives!!!

    But if Song Yun turned out to be the owner of the vi, didn''t that mean his worth was over a hundred million???

 Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Ill Make You Socially Dead!

    Sun Lei''s heart also skipped a beat, but thinking it couldn''t be such a coincidence that the vi he had borrowed from his cousin just happened to belong to Song Yun... the odds were too small, even smaller than winning the lottery!

    With that in mind, he calmed down and said with a tone of mockery, "Song Yun, don''t just bring someone over to pull the wool over everyone''s eyes, okay? My cousin happens to be the property consultant for this vi area. Do you need me to call and confirm for you?"

    As he spoke, Sun Lei took out his phone and dialed his cousin. Everyone watched with eager eyes as the busy tone echoed throughout the vi.

    "Doo doo doo..."

    The call connected, but the other side seemed very noisy, as if they were in a nightclub.

    "Cousin, I just wanted to ask, who''s the owner of the vi you rented to me?" Sun Lei asked in a ttering and cautious manner.

    "What''s the problem?" The other party asked with obvious confusion and then anxiously said, "Hold on, the higher-ups from thepany are calling me now. We''ll talk about your matterter!"

    "Song Yun, I suggest you start running now, because if it turns out you''re not the owner, how will everyone look at you?" Sun Lei said with a sneer.

    About a minuteter, Sun Lei''s phone rang; he even deliberately turned on the speakerphone. Since he was going to p Song Yun''s face, he intended to do it hard! So hard that the kid would have nightmares about thister!

    If he could prove in front of everyone that Song Yun was a fraud, then Song Yun would truly be socially dead!

    "Hello, cousin..."

    "I''m not your effing cousin! You''re effing my brother, my real brother!" came the raging voice from the receiver: "Are you effing brain-damaged!!! You actually ran into the real vi owner! And you told him to get out? I think the one who should be rolling out is you! Having a rtive like you, I must have bad luck for eight generations!"

    "It''s not... like that..."

    "You effing dare to lie to me? My boss already called me! He chewed me out without saying hello! How dare you mess with Boss Song? Don''t you know that with his clout, he could crush you with just one finger! If you want to die, don''t drag me into it, okay?

    I beg you, Brother Sun, Lord Sun! You''re effing the Great Saint!!!"

    These expletives mixed with asterisks poured continuously from the phone, rendering the people in the vi silent.

    Now the vi was quiet except for the faint sound of electrical appliances in operation.

    They stared with wide eyes, unable to believe what they were seeing in Song Yun.

    What the f***???

    So Song Yun wasn''t just bragging, but telling the truth???

    This ny-million-yuan vi really belonged to Song Yun???

    How old was Song Yun, to have done so well! If Sun Lei was considered a promising young man before, then Song Yun was nothing short of a capital tycoon!

    Of course, the most shocked person was Sun Lei.

    He stood there, legs shaking uncontrobly.

    His mind was dizzy, and his mouth was dry.

    The vi he had been so proud to borrow turned out to be Song Yun''s?

    He had put in so much effort, only to end up pping his own face?

    What terrified him most was that he had stood in front of the room''s owner, telling the owner to take a taxi and leave!

    He must have been blinded byrd!

    Just as everyone didn''t know how to break the silence, Zheng Wang arrived.

    Not only had he arrived, but he was followed by a dozen fully armed security personnel.

    He gasped for breath as he leaned on his knees, looking at the people in the hall, he too was stunned.

    Dammit, I thought it was just a few thieves sneaking in; I didn''t expect there to be so many of them!

    Are the people in the security department idiots? How could they let so many strangers in!

    "Mr. Song! I am Zheng Wang, just call me Xiao Zheng. These are the people who trespassed into a private residence, right? Just wait a moment, and I''ll have them all sent to the police station!"

    Just then, Zheng Wang''s phone rang. He apologized and answered the call. The higher-ups had already been briefed about the whole situation. Thus, they ryed the events to Zheng Wang in a very concise manner over the phone and instructed him to make sure to calm Mr. Song''s mood, especially since their vis are mainly marketed to the high-end crowd.

    An incident like this would definitely have an impact.

    "Mr. Song, my supervisor has informed me of the oue. A nobody named Sun Lei, together with his cousin, wrongfully used this vi. We have fired his cousin and decided to sue him for dereliction of duty. As for this Sun Lei, we will also pursue legal action against himter on. Are you satisfied with this oue?"

    Zheng Wang asked Song Yun with an ingratiating smile.

    Seeing Song Yun remain silent, Zheng Wang waved his hand, and more than ten security officers charged in, forming a human wall in front of Song Yun and separating everybody else.

    Seeing this great show of force, everyone on the scene panicked.

    After all, they were just fledgling social birds that had graduated from school only a few years ago. Attending a banquet at a star-rated hotel was an event they could brag about for days. Faced with this situation, they didn''t know what to do.

    And Sun Lei was overwhelmed, seen sitting on the ground, helplessly clutching his hair, his face full of regret.

    "The one you love, loves someone else~ so I...."

    Sun Lei''s phone rang. He answered the call, and his father''s anxious voice came through, "Lei Lei, what exactly happened over there? Your cousin just called, saying he''s going to beat you to death! Is there some misunderstanding?"

    Hearing this, Sun Lei couldn''t hold it in any longer. Everything went ck, and he passed out.

    "Mr. Song, would you like me to take all these people in? Although they might not get many years, it''ll leave a stain on their records!" Zheng Wang asked cautiously, moving closer.

    Everyone''s heart was in their throat, having never expected thating to a party would have such repercussions on themselves.

    In society, a record is a person''s face, apanying them from birth until death. If a stain appears, let alone current life drifting away, even future generations would be affected...

    Thinking of this, the crowd red at Sun Lei, who had fainted on the ground.

    They really wanted to beat this bastard up!

    Not having the strength, yet pretending to be something! Causing everyone to be on the verge of being taken into custody!

    "Pah!"

    A guy spat a thick loogie toward Sun Lei.

    After the first one, everyone started to spit on Sun Lei with contempt.

    Fool! Once you wake up, we''ll definitely beat you to a pulp!

    Just as everyone was anxious and uneasy, Song Yun waved his hand and said, "You''ve got it wrong, they''re all my ssmates. The only one you should take is the instigator lying on the ground, Sun Lei."

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, finally everyone felt relieved.

    When they looked at Song Yun again, their eyes were filled with gratitude.

    No wonder Song Yun was able to buy a vi at such a young age, he has such a generous heart!

    He deserves his wealth!

    "Alright, then I won''t disturb you and your ssmates any further. I will definitely visitter to apologize to you!"

    Zheng Wang instructed the security personnel to carry Sun Lei out of the vi.

    Once Zheng Wang and the others had left, everyone gathered around Song Yun again.

 Chapter 30: Chapter 30 What is a Winner in Life?

    "Brother Song, I really didn''t expect that just a few years after graduation, your worth would reach hundreds of millions! If this trend continues, wouldn''t you soon surpass the richest man?"

    "Exactly, exactly, Big Handsome Song, you''re really amazing. Can you share with us how you made your fortune?"

    "Right, we''ve still got some drinks left to finish. Let''s talk while we drink!"

    The tones of the crowd were filled with envy andpliments.

    After all, not everyone could do well after graduating from college. Those with slightly better family conditions might get support to put a down payment on a house in Magic Capital and then bear the burden of huge mortgage payments every month.

    If the family conditions were average, buying a house in Magic Capital wouldn''t be an option, and even renting would depend on whether they could afford the location and price.

    Buying a ny million vi like Song Yun did was something they couldn''t even dream of in their daily lives!

    Watching everyone''s reactions, Song Yun smiled and didn''t say anything, urging everyone to go back to their rooms to sleep.

    Not far away, Xie Yingxin bit her vermilion lips as she wrestled with her thoughts, staying in ce for a long time.

    She finally let out a long sigh and did not follow.

    If Song Yun were still an ordinary person, maybe they could have rekindled their past rtionship, but now the disparity in their social status was too great...

    Mismatched doors and windows, better to forget it...

    The next morning, everyone got out of bed early.

    The vi was cleaned daily by dedicated cleaners and, to make amends for the mistake made yesterday, Zheng Wang specifically brought in a gold medal cleaner from within thepany to make breakfast for Song Yun and the others.

    After hastily eating breakfast, Song Yun and the others left the vi. He nned to go find Ye Qingqingter today. After all, the two hadn''t seen each other for such a long time, and he really missed her!

    The group walked on the roads of the vi area, breathing in the fresh air, and felt incrediblyfortable.

    "This vi area is just different. The air quality in the city center of Magic Capital is, honestly, average, but here, I can actually smell the fragrance in the air!"

    "Right! The air here is like it''s been transported straight from the mountains. If I could live here, my skin would definitely improve!"

    The groupughed and left the vi area.

    "Brother Song, where are you heading toter?"

    "I''m going to find my wife."

    "???"

    Everyone''s faces were filled with confusion. Not only had Song Yun be a billionaire at a young age, but he was also married???

    "What the hell! For real? You''re actually married!"

    "No way, Brother Song! You''re so rich and yet you married so early! How are we single dogs supposed to live?"

    Just then, Ye Zi stepped forward and said to everyone with conviction, "Brother Song is telling the truth, and the person Brother Song married... damn beautiful! Like a fairy from heaven!"

    Hearing Ye Zi say this, everyone''s curiosity was piqued, and they all asked Song Yun for a picture of Ye Qingqing.

    Song Yun reluctantly turned on his screen saver, and everyone was amazed when they saw Ye Qingqing.

    "Oh my god! Brother Song, is your wife a celebrity? She''s so pretty!"

    "No way! Brother Song wouldn''t care for that kind of star m and gaudy makeup. Besides, Brother Song''s wife looks sweet and pure! Absolutely stunning!"

    It seemed Song Yun had really hit the jackpot in both love and career! When would ordinary folks like them get such a turn of fate?

    While everyone was going on about how beautiful Ye Qingqing looked, a guy with sses suddenly pped his hands and shouted excitedly, "Isn''t that Ye Qingqing, the chairman of Mo Jing Group???"

    "You know her?"

    "No, no, no..." the guy with sses wildly shook his head and said, "How could a nobody like me be in touch with someone at her level..."

    "However, as far as I know, since Chairman Ye returned home from studying abroad and established Mo Jing Group, thepany has grown into a behemoth with a market value of over two billion in just a few years, spanning multiple sectors and leading the pack among the emerging enterprises in Magic Capital..."

    It''s no exaggeration to say that among women under thirty in Magic Capital, not a single one is wealthier than Ye Qingqing, and such a legendary figure is actually Song Yun''s wife...

    After hearing what the man with sses said, everyone felt that they could no longer digest the events of the past two days.

    How can such a beautiful girl, with her fair, delicate skin and great figure, also be the chairperson of Mo Jing Group!

    More importantly, she''s actually Song Yun''s wife!!!

    What defines a winner in life? Who is the protagonist of life?

    Song Yun undoubtedly provided a perfect answer.

    Song Yun saw his ssmates'' gossip-filled eyes, smiled and shook his head, not wanting to discuss his private matters too much.

    He took out his car keys and activated the Lamborghini Poison.

    "ssmates, I have some things to attend to, let''s get together another time," Song Yun said, nodding to everyone as he entered the sports car and drove away.

    Seeing Song Yun''s ride, a car-savvy guy quickly pulled out his phone to check, not sure which model Song Yun was actually driving...

    After a quick search, one student suddenly shrieked, "Holy shit! Song Yun might be even richer than we thought! His sports car is worth forty million!!!"

    "Really?"

    "Absolutely true! And it''s a limited edition nationwide; you can''t get it unless you have connections! My god, Song Yun has grown so rapidly! Is he a monster?"

    Meanwhile, Song Yunkai drove to the Mo Jing Group headquarters.

    Wondering what that little missy was up to, arriving unexpectedly, would that also count as quite a surprise?

    Song Yun parked his car and entered the office building.

    In the general manager''s office at Mo Jing Group.

    Ye Qingqing sighed as she looked at the documents in front of her, clearly frustrated by a snag with a piece ofnd.

    Some vile individual had "leaked" the itinerary of Magic Capital''s new subway line, which ran north to south; one of the stops was right next to the plot ofnd she wanted. This caused thend''s value to skyrocket!

    Not only were several existingpaniespeting for it, but some powerful, established real estate firms had also joined the bidding.

    As a result, Ye Qingqing faced a stark reality: the funds she had on hand werepletely insufficient!

    If it was possible to secure it with over a billion before, now the price had shot up to three billion, four billion!

    But if she got thisnd, Mo Jing''s market value would multiply several times over after going public!

    s, what to do! This is so worrying!

    Ye Qingqing tapped her pen continuously on the desk, it seemed she would have to ask her father for money...

    No, that won''t do!

    Last time, because of this very piece ofnd, her resolve wavered. If she always thought about seeking help first whenever there was an issue, she would never achieve anything significant in life!

    "Worstes to worst, I''ll just not bid on it. Is Mo Jing Group missing a single plot ofnd?" Ye Qingqing muttered to herself, her tone filled with determination.

    Actually, the original value of thend was just so-so. It was only due to the continuous hype by several big yers that the price was driven so high. As an emergingpany, Mo Jing Group simply couldn''tpete with them.

    Having realized this, a huge weight lifted from Ye Qingqing''s heart.

 Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Does the CEO Also Act Coquettishly?

    "Hello, sir. Do you have a reservation?"

    Song Yun was about to enter Mo Jing Group when he was stopped by the receptionist.

    "Reservation? Can''t I go straight in if Ye Qingqing is my wife?"

    The receptionist couldn''t help but roll her eyes at this.

    So the president is your wife, why don''t you say thispany is your house too? Such a handsome guy, howe his brain doesn''t work too well?

    "I''m sorry, sir, but I can''t let you in without a reservation!"

    The receptionist politely refused.

    Song Yun wasn''t the sort to get annoyed with a youngdy; thepany had its rules, and she was just doing her job.

    Song Yun took out his phone and called Ye Qingqing.

    After exining the situation, Ye Qingqing let out a cheer on the phone and quickly came down to meet him.

    While waiting, Song Yun looked at thepany''s simple yet grand facade and thought he''d apparently never checked in at an office building before...

    "Ding! The host is located at the entrance of Mo Jing Group, do you wish to check in?"

    As soon as he thought of it, Song Yun decisively pressed the check-in button, looking forward to what woulde next.

    A product of the system, surely a fine one!

    The reward for the first check-in was beyond his wildest dreams!

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for sessfully checking in, rewarded with business talent and, for the uing week, events urring at allpanies in Magic Capital!"

    Events?

    Curious, Song Yun opened the apanying schedule, which clearly listed all the major business events that would happen in Magic Capital within a week, and he could search for specificpanies to see their growth trajectory over theing week.

    He scanned it briefly and found it to be quite good; after all, any ordinary person with this information could turn it around and buy a house in Magic Capital.

    But he had long outgrown interest in such profits of a few million. He searched carefully and finally found the information he wanted!

    "In three days, at a Magic Capitalnd auction, a plot ofnd will be sold for a sky-high price of 500 million yuan, but the actual value of this plot is greatly inted, causing thepany that bought it to suffer a loss of 400 million yuan! In the end, they''ll have to cut losses to survive, and thepany''s market value will shrink considerably!"

    "Simrly, at the same auction, there''s a plot ofnd that''s not favored by many, yet it will upy a dazzling position in Magic Capital''ster development, tripling the market value of thepany that purchases it!"

    Song Yun realized the reason after a careful look; the attractive plot ofnd was hyped by manypanies mainly because of rumors that the new metro lines drawn by the government would pass through there.

    In fact, the news was fake!

    It was the other plot that the actual metro line would pass through!

    Song Yun carefully examined thattter plot and then searched for its location on his phone.

    In any city, once the metro reaches an area, it signifies a significant increase in the value of homes there. Now was such a case; Song Yun found that thend was originally a vige in the city, which had been transformed into a very backward shantytown after renovation.

    Even the locals from Magic Capital would often make self-deprecating jokes to outsiders, saying that while other people''s houses were tens of thousands per square meter, no one would buy theirs even for a few thousand.

    But in a week, the government would issue documents to demolish the shantytown, and the nned metro line would be built around it.

    If he could win that practically ignored plot at the auction in three days, the future profits¡­

    At the thought, Song Yun decided he must get that plot ofnd!

    Just as Song Yun was thinking about how to maneuver, Ye Qingqing came down.

    Ye Qingqing, wearing a business suit during work hours, had her hair, which was usually loose, now pinned up, making her look cool and capable.

    The first nce Song Yun had of her, he found utterly stunning.

    "Being beautiful really does make everything look good on you! Wearing a dress is one experience, wearing work attire is another, and then if after sharing a room, wearing...

    Song Yun dared not continue that thought.

    The receptionist standing at the door saw Ye Qingqinging down and respectfully said, "Good day, President Ye!"

    Ye Qingqing nodded indifferently and walked straight towards Song Yun.

    Watching Ye Qingqing walk briskly like a gust of wind, the receptionist couldn''t help but admire that this is why people like her could be CEOs! Efficiency is the priority in everything they do, not wasting a single moment!

    Just as she was reflecting on this, she saw her boss, President Ye, throwing herself into a man''s arms, her cheeks constantly rubbing against the man''s face...

    "Song Yun, you heartbreaker! Why did it take you so long toe see me? If I hadn''te to you, would you have nevere to find me? I''ve missed you so much~"

    Hearing this, the receptionist, who was busy working, slowed her pace and pricked up her ears.

    "Song Yun~ Did you miss me~ Hehe, if it weren''t for being busy with thepany, I would definitely stick to you every day~ Hehe~"

    What the fuck???

    Is this really the same aloof and queenly CEO?

    Why does it sound like she''s cooing?

    While satisfying her gossip cravings, the receptionist''s attitude crumbled!

    One second she was inspired to emte President Ye in all things, and the next, she discovered that her boss actually had a sweet romance. Going to work was just a matter of paying their sries.

    The lonely receptionist was at a loss and felt like crying.

    She couldn''t help her curiosity and looked up at Ye Qingqing.

    Now, Ye Qingqing''s face was full of a demure woman''s bashfulness, a far cry from her usual decisive demeanor!!!

    And most importantly! President Ye was in the arms of a man!

    And that man had just told her in person that Ye Qingqing was his wife!

    What the fuck!!! Could it be true???

    Would she be fired?

    After a while, under the bemused gaze of the receptionist, Ye Qingqing wrapped herself around Song Yun''s arm and took the CEO''s private elevator.

    The two entered the office through the CEO''s private passage.

    As soon as the door closed, Song Yun kissed her eagerly...

    After a long time, their lips parted, and Ye Qingqing, with her face flushed, gently bit her lip, took a wet wipe from the desk, and carefully wiped off the lipstick from Song Yun''s lips.

    "You jerk! All you know is how to pick on me!"

    "Who told you to be my wife!" Song Yun held her tightly and couldn''t help but kiss her adorable face several more times.

    Just then, the office door was knocked on.

    Ye Qingqing instinctively called out, "Come in... No! Wait, don''te in!"

    But it was toote, Mo Li had already entered.

    Seeing the two hugging each other closely, Mo Li''s eyes gradually widened, her fingers moving restlessly over them, before she awkwardly stepped back outside and quickly closed the door.

    After a moment, Ye Qingqing''s cool voice came from inside the office, "Come in."

    Mo Li entered with her head down, ced the documents on the desk, and stayed silent.

    After Ye Qingqing carefully looked through the documents, her expression changed, and she said through clenched teeth, "Have they gone mad? They''ve actually raised thend price to 430 million!"

 Chapter 32: Chapter 32 A rumor deceived everyone

    "Although this piece ofnd is indeed very tempting, aren''t they afraid of aplete failure that leads to the copse of their capital chain?" Ye Qingqing sighed helplessly, there was no other way, she could only give up.

    It''s because these established real estatepanies are recklessly raising their prices as if they won''t rest until they secure thisnd.

    Seeing Ye Qingqing''s frustrated face, Song Yun stepped forward to look at the documents and realized that thend being auctioned was the very one notorious for being a money pit.

    "Did you guys get some information that the new subway the government is building will pass through here?" Song Yun asked curiously.

    "So big brother Song Yun, you''re also concerned about these matters? Indeed, I don''t know which lunatic spread the rumor, causing us emergingpanies to bepletely unable topete with them."

    "Haven''t you considered that this information may be fake?" Song Yun asked doubtfully. People who have climbed to these positions may not all be smart, but none are fools. Is it worth risking everything they own for a baseless rumor?

    Ye Qingqing was stunned by his words. Right! Whether the information was true or not is still unknown. Since everyone has these sorts of channels, once the rumor began circting within the circle, they took it as the truth, always thinking that the otherpanies must certainly have verified the authenticity of the news. But if all thepanies were thinking the same way¡­

    Seeing Ye Qingqing graduallying to realization, Song Yun smiled and said, "A piece ofnd worth a little over a hundred million now inted to three or four times its value, high risk, low profit, you exiting the bidding was the right choice!"

    "Sir! Please mind your tone. After all, this auction is attended by everyone in Magic Capital, it is unlikely that there would be any fraud, right?" Mo Li adjusted her sses on the bridge of her nose and looked at Song Yun somewhat displeased.

    Seeing her most capable aide misinterpret Song Yun''s intentions, Ye Qingqing quickly stepped forward and said, "Mo Li, this is my husband..."

    "???" Mo Li was stunned, her expression gradually bing nk, "Husband? Miss, does your father know about this?"

    Mo Li was dumbfounded. Her miss had actually gotten married, and she hadn''t even received an invitation, which was very upsetting!

    Ye Qingqing stammered, hemming and hawing for a long time before saying, "I just got married and haven''t had the chance to tell my dad yet. You can''t go and tattle on me! Otherwise... otherwise I''ll fire you!"

    Mo Li sighed. Well, it looked like her miss had a shotgun wedding. She might even be the first to know. She didn''t know what charm potion this kid had given the miss for her to get married secretly without letting anyone close to her know.

    After the misunderstanding was cleared up, Ye Qingqing specially introduced Mo Li to Song Yun, and Mo Li learned of Song Yun''s identity. Originally she thought that Song Yun was some young master from a wealthy family, but now it seemed he was just an ordinary person. She was not sure if he could pass muster with her boss.

    "Let''s get back to business. Actually, I don''t absolutely need that piece ofnd, but thepany is nning to go public soon, and I need to raise the market value as much as possible before listing. Big brother Song Yun, do you have any good suggestions for this?"

    After pondering for a moment, Song Yun slowly said, "The piece ofnd everyone is fighting over used to be Magic Capital''s old industrial area. People living there are retired workers from the factories. Convincing them to move willingly is difficult.

    The cost of relocation will be astronomical, and with some hard-nosed holdouts refusing to budge, if you want to develop it, you would need to spend a lot of money and time. It''s not worth it, the cost-performance ratio is extremely low."

    Hearing Song Yun''s exnation, Ye Qingqing, who was initially very optimistic about that piece ofnd, also began to see things more clearly.

    Whether a piece ofnd is valuable depends on how it''s developed. But if you face obstruction just in the demolition phase, uncontrobly extended construction periods can be a drag on thepany.

    Even Mo Li, the professional, nodded in agreement upon hearing Song Yun''s words. That''s what I thought, her miss is not the kind of silly girl who throws herself at a handsome guy. A man that caught her miss''s interest must be trulypetent.

    "Son-inw, ording to your thinking, does that piece ofnd have great potential for appreciation?" Mo Li asked earnestly.

    Ye Qingqing was also staring at Song Yun with sparkling eyes, impressed by how astute her husband was. Digging deeper, he always brought her surprises. He truly was a treasure of a husband!

    Song Yun flipped through the documents of all thend plots up for auction and pointed to a map, saying, "Buying this one would definitely be the right choice!"

    Ye Qingqing and Mo Li followed Song Yun''s finger to look, and then fell silent.

    Thend Song Yun mentioned was one they were both aware of. Not only was it far from the city center, but it was also disorganized and had once been a vige-within-the-city in Magic Capital. Real estate prices there have never managed to rise, making it an unpopr piece ofnd that, in their view, had no need for development.

    "Big brother Song Yun, can you exin why we absolutely must buy thisnd?" Ye Qingqing asked.

    "Though this piece ofnd is close to the suburban area, it has a natural advantage: it is cheap. Furthermore, the locals there often mock their own real estate prices, which means if you n to develop it, they would be more than happy for you to take it off their hands."

    "Additionally, I don''t know if you''ve studied the construction of each Magic Capital subway line. If you look closely, you''ll find that there''s a pattern to it."

    Upon hearing these words, Ye Qingqing''s expression changed slightly. She asked Mo Li to gather all the details about the construction times and directions of Magic Capital''s subway lines.

    As a professional, Mo Li wasted no time. Shortly, a map was spread across the office desk, with all the lines marked on it.

    Song Yun pointed to each line, exining the deeper significance behind them. When he drew a new line on the map, Ye Qingqing and Mo Li were both shocked.

    ording to the logic expressed by Song Yun, the new route passed through the area where the unpopr piece ofnd was located!

    "This... This is too much information to take in at once. I need a moment!" Mo Li rubbed her temples, reluctantly admitting that what Song Yun said made sense. Why would the government developnd if not for economic prosperity? The popr piece ofnd might indeed appreciate in value after many years, but a distant solution won''t solve an immediate problem.

    What the real estate industry fears most are long cycles and slow returns, which can drag down apany!

    "I trust big brother Song Yun. When the timees, I will take the lead in acquiring thatnd!" Ye Qingqing dered resolutely after a moment of silence.

    Though unpopr, thend would still require nearly a hundred million yuan. Add to that relocation costs and other investments, the total capital required could easily exceed two hundred million yuan.

    Mo Li was a bit anxious at this point, "Miss, should we think it over a bit more?"

    "Mo Li, do you remember the time when the funds I bought skyrocketed?"

    Mo Li nodded and said, "Of course, that investment you made was nothing short of phenomenal!"

    "No, I just followed big brother Song Yun''s advice and made a small investment, but it brought me a rich return. I believe that Song Yun will be just as urate this time. After all, big brother Song Yun has that capability!"

 Chapter 33: Chapter 33 The Land is Ours!

    Mo Li was shocked upon hearing Ye Qingqing''s words. She had never imagined that the previous time it was Song Yun who had predicted the surge of an obscure fund; such foresight proved that Song Yun was not just a good-for-nothing pretty face, but someone who could hold an extremely important position in major investment institutions.

    Sitting on the sofa, Song Yun looked at Ye Qingqing with a smile and asked, "Qing Qing, do you want to get involved with this piece ofnd? If you don''t take it, I''m going to step in, oh."

    Ye Qingqing trusted Song Yun greatly, but all her funds had been tied up in the bidding for a popr piece of real estate. The bank had already designated her ount for payments, temporarily freezing all funds within it. If the auction were sessful, the payment would be deducted directly from the card, and if it failed, the funds would be unfrozen within 24 hours.

    In other words, the Mo Jing Group currently only had tens of millions of funds avable, which she had deliberately left aside for emergencies.

    "Brother Song Yun, I really want to take it, but... but I don''t have enough money..." said Ye Qingqing, hanging her head and mumbling softly as she bit her lip.

    "No worries, you calcte how much liquid funds you have avable on your side, and I''ll cover the rest," he said casually.

    With Song Yun''s nonchnt remark, Mo Li stared at him in astonishment. How could this guy, who looked like he doesn''t have more than 500 yuan to his name, have the confidence to y with projects worth hundreds of millions?

    Hearing this, Ye Qingqing''s eyes lit up. Yes, she remembered that thest fund rmendation was from Brother Song Yun, so he must have bought it too! She just didn''t know how much.

    With this thought, Ye Qingqing sat next to Song Yun and, while hugging him, coquettishly asked, "Husband~ how much did you make on that fundst time~"

    Song Yun blushed at this sudden intimacy. "Not much, not much, just fifty million..."

    Before he could finish, Ye Qingqing screamed, "Fifty million! Brother Song Yun! Where did you get so much money?!"

    "Hehe, I saved it, of course. What, did you think someone else gave it to me?" Song Yun said,ughing.

    "Fifty million... So that means yourst investment made... 1.5 billion??" Ye Qingqing stared at Song Yun, dumbfounded. She had never imagined that her husband had more disposable funds than she did!

    Just how many secrets was Brother Song Yun keeping from her, huh! She was determined to dig them all out!

    "Mo Li, go find the financial director quickly and see how much money we have avable on our ounts. I must get thisnd! Even if it results in a loss... even if it results in a loss, my husband will pay your sries!" Qing Qing said excitedly.

    Mo Li sighed helplessly as she looked at the young mistress''s excited expression, musing that their unassuming son-inw really was a hidden dragon. Without making a noise, he had made over a billion in just three days. She wondered whether the master would be happy or worried upon hearing this news?

    Mo Li hurried off to tally up the funds, while Ye Qingqing hugged Song Yun, ear pressed against his chest, listening to the strong and powerful heartbeat of her husband.

    "Brother Song Yun, tell me, what other assets haven''t you told me about? I need to be prepared~" Ye Qingqing pouted and grumbled dissatisfiedly.

    Song Yun, delighted by the game, kissed her several times and said with a smile, "What, you already want to start ying housewife?"

    "Of course! If I go bankrupt, I''ll use your money to shop, shop, shop! And you''ll have to provide for me then!" Qing Qing dered.

    "Hahaha, that can happen right now!"

    As Song Yun stroked her hair, he said, "Actually, there''s not much left. Just a hospital, and a vi, that''s all."

    "A vi? Where is it?" Ye Qingqing asked curiously.

    "The Magic Capital Vi District 8-3."

    Ye Qingqing covered her mouth in surprise; she knew the real estate prices there. Just one vi could sell for a sky-high price of seventy to eighty million yuan. She had considered investing in a vi there before, butter due to apany project issue that required funds, she had dropped the idea. Yet now, her own husband had property there!

    "And the hospital?"

    "Hua Chuang."

    "Huachuang! Is that the private hospital with particrly good medical technology but also very expensive fees?"

    "Yeah, that''s one of ours."

    "Hmph! You actually have so many assets, and you didn''t even tell me proactively. So tell me, do you have any other women out there as well?"

    "How could that be possible, you''re the only one!"

    Song Yun affectionately scraped Ye Qingqing''s delicate nose.

    "Hmph! How would I know that! They say it''s hard to fathom a man''s heart, hmph hmph hmph!"

    "Hmph one more time."

    "Hmph!"

    "mua!"

    After tallying the data, Mo Li didn''t bother to knock and barged in, only to see her son-inw kissing the young miss. She felt so embarrassed she wished she could find a hole to crawl into, not expecting to encounter such a scene twice in one day...

    Alerted by the noise, Ye Qingqing pulled away from being smothered, gasping for air, and then nced at Song Yun with a faintly blushing face.

    "Ahem, miss, the data tally isplete. We have a total of forty million in funds avable to us."

    "Okay..."

    "I''m not using the money I have here anyway, so let''s just pool it all together just in case. I''ll transfer 150 million to youter. I estimate that thend''s value will increase sevenfold or eightfold after development, which will also double the overall market value of yourpany."

    "Husband~ you''re so good to me!" Ye Qingqing moved to kiss Song Yun willingly.

    Soon, Song Yun transferred 150 million to Ye Qingqing''s ount, and Mo Li went to negotiate with the government, nning to bid on an additional parcel ofnd.

    But who would have known, right after Mo Li proposed this, the person in charge was shocked. Everyone knew that Mo Jing Group had the backing of the richest person in Magic Capital, but weren''t they a bit too extravagant? They wanted not just one hot piece ofnd but also bought another that no one seemed to want.

    The man weed with open arms those who delivered performance bonuses on a silver tter.

    After checking out the less popr piece ofnd, he found that not a singlepany was interested in it.

    To avoid anyplications, he privately called each biddingpany. Once he confirmed that none intended to purchase that parcel, he sought authorization from his superiors. With full authority granted, he sold it to Mo Jing Group for 140 million.

    Afterpleting the handover procedures, Mo Li left the business hall.

    Just as she walked out, she was met head-on by three middle-aged men with a group of bodyguards.

    These three were the strongest contenders for the hot property, and upon seeing Mo Li, they changed course to approach her.

    "Miss Mo Li, I didn''t expect to run into you here. What brings you?" a bald man asked, leering at Mo Li.

    "I heard that Qing Qing, your niece, bought a piece ofnd? As the daughter of the wealthiest, we can''tpete with that, can we?"

    "Nevertheless, it seems to be an extremely unpopr piece of property. Miss Mo Li, when you go back, you can tell Qing Qing that there''s no value in developing thatnd. If it had any, we old folks would have fought over it long ago, and it wouldn''t be her turn to take the leftovers."

    Maintaining a professional smile, Mo Li listened to their mocking and left in a hurry after they talked themselves out.

 Chapter 34: Chapter 34 Pay money? Good compensation!

    Mo Li returned and handed the contract to Ye Qingqing, who looked at it and nodded in satisfaction.

    "If it''s really as Song Yun brother said, even if we do nothing with thisnd, its value could increase manyfold. Even without developing it, flipping it could be an excellent choice."

    Ye family.

    An energetic middle-aged man was sitting on the sofa, reading the financial newspaper.

    He paused from time to time to jot down some useful information for himself.

    For Father Ye, learning was the only shortcut to sess. Without it, one would be left behind by the times. Throughout history, many people became arrogant after reaching a certain level and were eventually cast aside by the sweeping waves of the era, ending up lost between life and death.

    As Father Ye was engrossed in the newspaper, a man in a suit approached and whispered a few words in his ear.

    Father Ye set the newspaper down, lit a cigarette, took a deep inhale, and after a long pause, spoke slowly, "Qing Qing bought a piece of uselessnd?"

    "Yes, Mo Li haspleted the transaction for a total cost of 140 million."

    "Hmm, bought is bought," said Father Ye nonchntly, as if Ye Qingqing had spent 140 million onnd, not a mere 14 yuan on a small toy.

    "Master, do we need to support her from behind..."

    "No need. Since she''s in business, she must ept the losses. Even if thend ends up on our hands, we could still reacquire it through other channels. After all,nd is always useful."

    After the man left, Father Ye crushed out his cigarette and a smile slowly appeared on his face: "It''s good that she lost money, good indeed! It saves us from people wagging their tongues, saying that the Ye family is like a gluttonous beast, only taking in and never giving out, making me constantly fear being ughtered.

    Now my daughter has done a good deed, buying a piece of unwantednd¡ªnow you all will have no reason to criticise, right?"

    Father Ye was very open-minded about his daughter losing money. In this lifetime, what was the use of umting more money anyway? Even if Ye Qingqing lost more than a billion, 10 billion, or 100 billion, Father Ye wouldn''t bat an eye.

    Besides, if his daughter lost money, what would she do if she ran out? She''d have toe back home to him, right? It could buy a good reputation and improve family rtions¡ªit was a win-win!

    But if Father Ye knew that his daughter hadn''t informed him and had directly registered for marriage with Song Yun, it was anyone''s guess what his expression would have been.

    Elsewhere, in the highest-level club in Magic Capital.

    A group of more than ten men were seated around a sofa, resembling a round-table conference.

    The news about Ye Qingqing spending money onnd had already spread throughout the real estate circle, and countless people were waiting to see her be theughingstock.

    After all, if so many real estate tycoons didn''t fancy thend, how could a young girl fresh out of the gate turn the tables!

    At the conference table, an old man raised his wine ss, signaling everyone tough and said, "Zhou Chen, with Ye Qingqing out of the fray, it seems this hottest piece ofnd is destined to fall into your hands."

    This old man was the owner of the club and the most senior person present. His stepping forward also signified taking a stand, signaling everyone to be satisfied with their share. Thend was bound to be Zhou Chen''s.

    Zhou Chen clinked sses with the old man, a smile appearing on his face: "Mr. Wu, you tter me too much. Everyone is vying for this piece ofnd, and it alles down to who has more capital. However, the Zhou Family has prepared 800 million for this bid, and I wonder what price everyone else intends to drive it up to?"

    A tant threat that sent a chill down the spine of everyone present who had their hearts set on thatnd.

    At this point, the price of thend had already approached 500 million. If he continued to raise the bid, and that sneaky Zhou Chen walked away in the end, he would be the one left unlucky.

    Moreover, they''ve already made it clear to you, saying, "I''m ready to take thisnd for 800 million. If you can keep up, do so; if not, scram."

    This caused some folks with tight capital to consider stepping back.

    "Ha-ha, let''s not talk about this at the gathering today. Speaking of Ye Qingqing, she hasn''t inherited a bit of her old man''s business genes. She''s really not cut out for the trading business.

    But yeah, after all, she''s just a little girl, and maybe the development of Mo Jing Group over these years has been guided by that old guy behind the scenes," Old Wu soothed everyone and shifted the topic back to Ye Qingqing.

    "From what I see, Ye Qingqing is nothing more than a vase, just running apany for the sake of gold ting, to find a good household to marry intoter on!"

    "Right! This time she spent 1.4 billion on a useless piece ofnd, the very model of squandering. This way, my daughter''s daily bag shopping doesn''t seem like much at all, ha-ha-ha."

    The crowd buzzed with discussion, looking down on this emerging junior. If Ye Qingqing didn''t have a powerful father, they would have devoured her to the point where nothing was left.

    "Heh, but Ye Qingqing does have some self-awareness, at least. She didn''t continue to borrow money to snap up this popr piece ofnd because once she starts borrowing, herpany''s stock price will surely plummet after it goes public!" Zhou Chen said lightly after sipping some red wine.

    Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively agreed, but soon realized that Ye Qingqing had avoided one pitfall only to fall into another.

    It seems there''s a lot of hot air to Ye Qingqing''s reputation!

    Meanwhile, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing finished handling their affairs, and Ye Qingqing felt a weight lift from her heart. She then insisted that Song Yun take her somewhere nice to eat.

    Song Yun, left with no choice, took her directly to a "fly restaurant" they used to frequent during their university days.

    This restaurant was near the university town; though slightly unclean, it excelled in being cheap and tasty.

    Rumor had it that the owner was once a head chef in a five-star Chinese restaurant but encountered emotional setbacks. He fled all the way to Magic Capital and opened the restaurant for a living.

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing found a seat and ordered a few dishes.

    Ye Qingqing didn''t understand why Song Yun brought her here, but he exined that he had given all his money to her and could only afford to fill his stomach with home-cooked dishes.

    Of course, Ye Qingqing knew Song Yun was joking. She had never been to such a ce and felt no aversion when visiting for the first time; on the contrary, she was full of curiosity, looking around here and there.

    The dishes were served quickly, and Ye Qingqing took a bite, her eyes widening, "This is so delicious! If you package a dish like this, it would sell for hundreds each!"

    "You little miser, not even eating will shut you up."

    Just as the two were about to finish eating, a face intruded between them.

    "Brother Song! It really is you!" Ye Zi said excitedly.

    Upon seeing him, Song Yun was also surprised, "Howe you''re here too?"

    "Stop it, isn''t the rent cheaper near University Town? I rented a ce here, and Ie here to grab a bite after work before heading back," Ye Zi sat down beside Song Yun and noticed Ye Qingqing.

    His mouth agape, his finger incessantly pointing back and forth between Song Yun and Ye Qingqing.

    "This must be Sister-inw, right? Even more beautiful than in the photos!"

 Chapter 35: Chapter 35 Simple Happiness

    The Ye Qingqing in the photo was certainly good-looking, but after all, it was just a photo. In reality, she was flesh and blood, had an explosive figure, and carried an indescribable air about her.

    When Ye Qingqing saw Song Yun''s friend call her sister-inw, she knew Song Yun must have mentioned her to his friends, which made her very happy.

    "By the way, Brother Song, why did youe to eat here? Although the food here is indeed good, it doesn''t match your status," Ye Zi asked curiously.

    "What status can I have? I''m just an ordinary person," Song Yun said with a smile. "Actually, the main reason is that I''ve run out of money."

    Ye Zi looked at Song Yun with a face that said, "Do you think I''m an idiot?"

    You, a billionaire living in a 90 million vi, driving a 40 million sports car, are telling me you''re broke? Yeah, right!

    "Brother Song! You''re just teasing me. Even the loose change from your pocket is enough for a family of three to live on for a lifetime!"

    Song Yun looked at the other person with a helpless smile and said, "It''s true, I''m broke. I just invested over a hundred million in my wife''spany; I''m cleaner than my own face now."

    "...Over a hundred million, beat it! You, dog tycoon!"

    After fooling around with Song Yun for a while, Ye Zi packed up the food and left because if she didn''t hurry up, she''d have had her fill of dog food!

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing then went to the vi.

    Looking at the fully renovated vi, Ye Qingqing curiously inspected it. It wasn''t that her living environment was inferior to this ce, but because this was the future home of the two of them.

    Seeing Ye Qingqing go up and down the stairs tirelessly, Song Yun sighed, "How about we don''t go back tonight? Let''s have a good look around!"

    "Sure!" Ye Qingqing didn''t hesitate at all and immediately sent a text message to her family.

    Holy shit!!!

    He was just teasing the girl, but why did she take it seriously?

    Does that mean tonight...

    Ye Qingqing seemed to see right through Song Yun and gave him a nce, saying, "Put away those thoughts in your head. It''s not going to happen before we meet the parents, you know!"

    "...What are you talking about? I didn''t think of anything!"

    Song Yun, exposed, was annoyed yet embarrassed, went over and hugged Ye Qingqing tightly, nting a fierce kiss on her, If I can''t make a big score, I can always collect a little interest, right?

    When it was time to sleep, Song Yun originally intended to crash in the second bedroom.

    But who knew, Ye Qingqing naturally pulled him into the master bedroom.

    "No, no! I''m a man! We are legally married; aren''t you afraid I''ll lose control at night..."

    "I won''t, I trust you!" Ye Qingqing said earnestly.

    Song Yun wanted her to see how treacherous society could be, but he wanted even more to be worthy of that trust.

    Lying on the big bed, Ye Qingqing curled up in Song Yun''s arms, her face buried in him, greedily breathing in his scent.

    But this tormented Song Yun; holding such a beautifuldy in his arms, every bit of her skin was so warm. Not tomit a crime under such circumstances was practically a sin against nature!

    Yet just as he was thinking of shifting slightly, he looked down to see Ye Qingqing had fallen asleep in his arms.

    On closer inspection, the area around her eyes was somewhat dark.

    It seemed for the development of herpany, she hadn''t been sleeping well recently.

    Song Yun shifted his body to let Ye Qingqing lie morefortably in his arms.

    "Goodnight, love you!"

    Song Yun stealthily kissed Ye Qingqing on the forehead and closed his eyes.

    Without a word the night before, the next day, early in the morning, Ye Qingqing slowly opened her eyes, only to find herself lying on a strange,rge bed.

    Ah, right, this was going to be her home from now on.

    Groggily, she reached out to her side, but wait! It was empty!

    Where was Brother Song Yun?

    She scrambled out of bed in a panic, hastily threw on a nightgown, and was about to head downstairs.

    But just then, the door to the bedroom opened, and Song Yun entered, carrying a te with a ss of milk, a piece of bread, and a boiled egg on it.

    "Littlezybones, get up and eat," Song Yun said as he ced the breakfast on the bedside table.

    "No, no! I got grumpy when I woke up and didn''t see you this morning! Hmph!" Ye Qingqing pouted, turning her head away.

    "I saw you were sleeping soundly, so I didn''t wake you."

    "I don''t care, I don''t care!"

    And so, after Ye Qingqing firmly demanded some kisses and cuddles and pouted enough, she got up to wash and start eating.

    Meanwhile, at the bidding hall.

    Zhou Chen shook hands with the person in charge.

    The hottest plot ofnd had still ended up in his possession. Under his and Wu Lao''sbined pressure the day before, many real estatepanies gave up on this bid, and some old brands, after reviewing their internal financial chainste into the night, had no choice but to relinquish their rights.

    There was nothing they could do; the young master of the Zhou Family had too much money, and in this day and age, money was king. Without it, they couldn''t hope to close the deal.

    So the hottest plot ofnd was finally auctioned off for 4.9 billion.

    "Congrattions, President Zhou. I hope to see you contribute andmark building to the construction of the Magic Capital in the future!" the person in charge said with a pleasant smile.

    "I''ll need your support for that," responded Zhou Chen with a smile. After a brief conversation, he took the contract and left.

    When he got into the car, he found Wu Lao sitting in the back seat.

    "All settled?"

    Zhou Chen waved the documents in his hand triumphantly and instructed the driver to go.

    "Heh, after this development, your Zhou Family will earn at least two billion," Wu Lao said with a hint of envy in his eyes.

    Zhou Chen just smiled and didn''t speak. Truth be told, two billion was on the lower side¡ªif used properly, a profit of three billion waspletely feasible.

    "As I am earning money, Ye Qingqing on the other hand has lost quite a bit. 1.4 billion gone just like that¡ªI wonder how she''ll exin it to her family when she gets back," Zhou Chen said with disdain.

    A long time ago, he''d heard others praise Ye Qingqing as a woman of great valor who had struggled alone and eventually built up such arge business.

    But now, Ye Qingqing, as if possessed, bought a piece of unpoprnd, which was simplyughable!

    "After all, Ye Qingqing is just a young girl, easily swayed. Maybe someone charmed her, and she made an impulsive purchase. But this is good; it saves us the trouble. Honestly, I thought she would go back home and ask for resources. Now it seems that people who don''t know how to use their resources are doomed to be losers!"

    ...

    Time passed day by day, and the government still hadn''t released the news about the new subway line.

    This made all the real estate bigwigs extremely anxious.

    But Ye Qingqing, in the Mo Jing Group''s office, showed not the slightest negative emotion. Her daily routine now consisted of going to work, handling documents, waiting for Brother Song Yun to pick her up after work, going home, and sleeping in Brother Song Yun''s arms.

    Simple and heartwarming.

    Ye Qingqing could live like this for hundreds of years and never tire of it.

    Song Yun was also busy, constantly checking in at various ces. His ''small gold vault'' gradually filled up. He wouldn''t dare say it was a lot, but there was a tidy sum¡ªjust a few tens of millions, along with some functional cards. This bolstered him considerably, giving him preparation for any eventualities.

 Chapter 36: Chapter 36: A Kiss for 200 Million!

    One morning, Zhou Chen was sitting at home, leisurely eating breakfast with a newspaper in hand.

    This habit had been formed during his stay with rtives in the United Kingdom while studying abroad. Just as he elegantly ced a piece of bacon into his mouth, his secretary rushed in, flustered.

    "You handle things rashly, notposed at all," Zhou Chen scolded.

    "Zhou... President Zhou! A new subway line in Magic Capital... has been... announced!" the secretary panted, out of breath from the long run.

    Upon hearing this news, Zhou Chen stood up abruptly, "Really?"

    He was ecstatic. It seemed that the piece ofnd he had recently purchased was about to appreciate in value! A subway line was not just a convenience for transportation; it was also bound to lead to a surge in property prices along its route!

    "Tell me! Where is the subway line going to be?"

    The secretary unfolded a map of Magic Capital and traced a straight red line with a marker.

    Seeing this line, Zhou Chen''s heart sank. He grabbed the secretary by the cor, eyes red with intensity, "Where did you get this information!"

    "The government has already issued documents; construction on the subway will begin soon..." the secretary bowed his head, bearing the brunt of his boss''s wrath.

    Zhou Chen pushed the secretary away and stared at the offending red line on the map, filled with rage.

    Thend he had purchased was valuable, but not that valuable! At the beginning, he had gambled on the new subway line passing through that area, and had even convinced his family to wager more on it. But now, it all seemed wrong! Everything was wrong! Whether the news was true or false!

    What to do? What could he do to salvage the situation?

    Suddenly, he lifted his head. Wasn''t there a new subway line nned? Then he should buy another plot ofnd before the news spreadpletely!

    He scanned up the red line drawn by the secretary, searching ceaselessly, and atst, he found one, the only avable plot ofnd.

    On clearer inspection, he clutched his chest and copsed to the floor. That plot ofnd was none other than the unassuming one purchased by Ye Qingqing!

    This was the end of it all!

    He had invested a great sum of money and might even stand to lose it, but Ye Qingqing had yed her cards right with that unassuming piece ofnd. How many times had its value multiplied now!

    ...

    Once the official documents were issued, Magic Capital''s business district was in an uproar.

    Initially, the real estate moguls had not been optimistic about the piece ofnd Ye Qingqing had bought, after all, it was far from the downtown area and the popce was diverse.

    Now, it was apletely different story! That piece ofnd had be Magic Capital''s piece of cake, the only one!

    As long as Ye Qingqing was willing to sell, she could definitely fetch a price of seven or eight hundred million.

    On the other hand, at the Ye family.

    Ever since learning the news, Ye father had be downcast, and the secretary waiting on the sidelines was confused. The young miss had made a fortune! This investment was nothing short of perfection! So why did the master not look happy at all?

    What he didn''t know was that Ye father had already gathered the funds, just waiting for Ye Qingqing toe home and discuss the matter with him, so he could fully relish his daughter''s admiration and coquettish behavior. But now, it was all over! Completely over!

    How could his daughter be so outstanding! She had turned a guaranteed loss-making plot ofnd into a triumph!

    "Master... why do you seem unhappy?" the secretary asked tentatively.

    "Sigh! Little Qian, help me think of a way, how can I invest and lose some money?" Mr. Ye heaved a deep sigh and asked.

    "????"

    The secretary''s face was full of question marks. Had their own boss gone crazy with happiness? Could losing money be something that came out of his own mouth?

    Seeing the secretary not speaking, Mr. Ye sighed again. They were all good-for-nothings, not understanding what he meant. Never mind, he would just build more Hope Primary Schools!

    The happiest people right now were those from the Mo Jing Group.

    In the general manager''s office, Mo Li was picking up one call after another.

    "Hello, President Yin? I''m sorry, just now President Su offered nine billion and we still didn''t sell that plot ofnd. Yes, yes, you discuss a final price with thepany''s senior management, okay."

    "Hello, President Li, you want to offer eleven billion? How about this, I will note down your offer and report it to our presidentter, is that okay with you? Good, good, goodbye President Li!"

    After hanging up countless calls, Mo Li finally breathed a sigh of relief.

    When handling the paperwork for that plot ofnd, there had been non-stop mockery. Now things were looking up; the real estate''s value had increased. Those same detractors now had toe to her first before they could even see the young miss. This feeling of pping their faces was just too satisfying!

    Just as she was reveling in sheer delight, the door was pushed open.

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing entered the office.

    The official documents hade through today; his investment of 1.5 billion had at least tripled, finally plumping up his wallet!

    Ye Qingqing trailing behind Song Yun didn''t look like a CEO at all, clinging to Song Yun for a hug.

    She was now head over heels for Brother Song Yun. She hadn''t expected that a casual sketch from Song Yun could be almost identical to the nned municipal routes!

    "Mo Li, what''s the highest offer we have now?" Ye Qingqing curiously asked from the sofa.

    "The highest offer is eleven billion. Do you want to sell, or should our group develop it ourselves?" Mo Li replied respectfully, but her eyes couldn''t help but continuously nce at her son-inw. She had never imagined him to be so capable, with doubled investment funds and now the same for thend. The young miss was truly fortunate to marry such a man!

    "Brother Song Yun, you''re the biggest shareholder of this plot. Do we sell?" Ye Qingqing asked with a smile.

    Song Yun pondered for a moment. Actually, if thend was held onto for a while longer, they could probably make some more money. But that amount wasn''t even close to what he could earn from a casual investment. Proper investment could bring in profits that were iparable to that small amount.

    "Let''s sell it. Eleven billion seems to be the highest bid; anything more would seem like spection," Song Yun said calmly.

    "Okay, then sell!" Ye Qingqing instructed Mo Li to contact President Li to sign the contract today.

    Such matters had a risk ofplications if dyed. Once President Li received the news, he immediately started arranging the funds. After quite the effort, he managed to gather the required amount and signed the contract with Ye Qingqing.

    The money was transferred over, and Ye Qingqing wrapped her arms around Song Yun''s waist, chuckling, "Song Yun, husband,e on~ Smile for your wife, here''s a few billion for you to spend~"

    Being teased by a young girl, Song Yun, of course, could not let it go so easily. He was definitely going to smile, and after smiling, a kiss was also definitely in order.

    Ye Qingqing had not expected Song Yun to be so rogue-like. Although she was getting used to it, his sudden moves still made her heart flutter.

    "Hmph! You only know how to bully me. I was going to give you eight billion, but now I''m deducting two billion, just giving you six! The rest will be sponsoring your wife''s business ventures!" Ye Qingqing pouted and muttered.

    "Whoa, a kiss for two billion? Not fair! I''m at a huge loss; I need to earn it back!" Song Yun''s lips found hers again.

 Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Start the Plot!

    In the end, Ye Qingqing still gave Song Yun 800 million, after all they were family, and it did not matter whose ount the money was in. Besides, Mo Jing Group was now notcking money at all. With this perfect investment in the plot ofnd, she believed that after the soon-to-be IPO, the stock price would soar to unimaginable heights.

    "Then behave yourself at work, I''ll pick you up after work and take you home," Song Yun said with a grin, holding the bank card containing 800 million yuan as he left.

    Watching Song Yun''s carefree figure walking away, Mo Li said enviously, "Miss, your vision in choosing a man is just too good! Your husband is so outstanding, it''s like he has foresight... spit spit spit, like he could predict the future!"

    Hearing the praises for her love from the people around her, Ye Qingqing said with a smile, "Of course, look who''s husband he is!"

    On the other side, after leaving Mo Jing Group, Song Yun returned to the vi.

    He parked his car, looked at the empty garage, and pondered whether he should buy a couple more cars. After all, the Lamborghini Veneno was a supercar, not suitable for city driving. Before even getting a chance to speed up, it would already be attracting speeding tickets.

    With that thought, he searched online for 4S shops in Magic Capital and found that one of them was holding a car exhibition today. So Song Yun drove his Lamborghini to the venue.

    After parking the car, Song Yun headed inside.

    The exhibition hall hosting the car show was already swarming with countless people, most of whom were not there to buy cars, but rather to see the car models.

    Song Yun naturally did not have such a taste and focused on looking at one SUV after another.

    He wandered like this until he arrived at the Bentley exhibition area.

    Bentley catered to a high-end clientele, and ordinary people simply could not enter. Just as Song Yun was about to go in to take a look, he was stopped.

    "Sir, only VIP customers can enter the Bentley exhibition area, so I am sorry..."

    Looking at the apologetic female salesperson, Song Yun did not make things difficult for her, understanding that cars costing several millions or tens of millions certainly needed careful on-site maintenance. If everyone coulde in, touch, and drive them, who knows what state the car''s paint would be in after the exhibition.

    "Don''t worry, if I''vee here, it means I certainly have the means. Do you see the Lamborghini stand over there? You can go ask them if they recognize someone named Song Yun," he said.

    The female salesperson was stunned by Song Yun''s words. After all, rich people nowadays often enjoyed ying the role of a dark horse, and she couldn''t be sure that this inly dressed young man wasn''t one of them.

    Asking a question wouldn''t cost her a limb, so the female salesperson asked Song Yun to wait a moment and then sprinted off to the Lamborghini area.

    When she learned that Song Yun was the super-rich guy who had recently acquired a Lamborghini Veneno, she broke out in a cold sweat. Thankfully, her attitude had been decent earlier, otherwise, if he had decided to make aint, she would have certainly been fired by the dealership.

    "Mr. Song, right this way, please. I will introduce you to the car models you wish to see," the saleswoman said with a perfect smile upon her return, guiding Song Yun into the exhibition hall.

    After looking around, Song Yun felt that Bentley was more suitable for wealthy middle-aged bosses. Such cars were usually driven by chauffeurs, while the bosses sat in the back¡ªit didn''t quite suit him.

    Following the saleswoman''s farewell and wishes to visit again, Song Yun left the Bentley exhibition hall.

    "Ding! Host detected at a 4S shop car exhibition, would you like to check in?"

    "Check in!"

    Song Yun had never expected to trigger the system here.

    "Ding, host haspleted the check-in for this time and is rewarded with a story mode scenario. The story willmence shortly. Except for the check-in, the rest of the system''s functions cannot be used until the story ispleted. Of course, the host will receive a very high reward uponpleting the story!"

    Song Yun was confused by the mechanical voice of the system, damn it? The story started just like that? Locked me out, did it?

    Just as Song Yun was standing there in a daze, he felt a bump on his back.

    He turned around to see a very young-looking car model sitting on the ground, rubbing her ankle in pain.

    Looking at the 18-centimeter high heels of the car model, Song Yun winced at the thought.

    He reached out a hand, wanting to lift the car model to her feet, but as the car model raised her head, Song Yun was taken aback, and so was the car model, who sat dumbfounded on the ground with her mouth agape.

    Song Yun knew this car model, and this little girl had almost be his child bride.

    After Song Yun moved out of thepound, without suitable ymates in his new neighborhood, it was by chance that Song Yun''s father''srade-in-arms brought his daughter for a visit.

    With just one look, Song Yun and the little girl became very good friends.

    Only as they slowly grew up, they lost contact, never expecting to meet here today.

    But as far as Song Yun knew, his father''srade-in-arms had be an honorable police officer after his military transfer, and the little girl came from a reputable family. Why was she, at such a young age, working as a car model now?

    "Song... Song Yun brother..." The little car model lowered her head, her face flushing red.

    In her dreams, she had met Song Yun countless times, but the first encounter after many years in reality was unexpectedly here...

    "Yuan Siyi? What are you doing here? Doesn''t Uncle do anything about it?" Song Yun asked in feigned anger, helping her to her feet from the ground.

    Gazing at her ankle, which was swelling up, he supported her all the way to the nearest Bentley showroom.

    The female salesperson was overjoyed to see Song Yun, the affluent client, return, but was somewhat puzzled to see him helping a little car model.

    "Mr. Song, is there anything I can do for you?" the female salesperson asked with a smile.

    "My sister has a swollen ankle; could you get some crushed ice for us? Thank you."

    Not to mention fetching ice, the saleswoman wouldn''t hesitate even to buy an ice machine if asked, because for a tycoon like Song Yun, purchasing was no longer about the price, but about the rtionships and suitability.

    If she could please Song Yun here, and when he decided to buy a car, he contacted her, themission would be extremely handsome!

    The saleswoman hurried off to get the ice, leaving the two of them standing there in silence.

    "That..."

    "Song Yun brother, actually... my dad, he''s sacrificed himself..." Yuan Siyi''s voice trembled as she said this, her eyes slightly red, but she visibly held back her tears, preventing them from falling.

    "!!!"

    Song Yun had never imagined such an oue, and looking at her, it was clear he understood.

    No words were necessary; a single sentence was enough to make everything clear.

    "Going by your age, you should be in your junior year of college?" Song Yun ventured a guess.

    "Yes... after my dad passed, my mom fell ill. These years, with the pension from dad and support from uncles, I was able to continue studying, but... I don''t want to live off others all my life, so I took some part-time jobs in my spare time..."

    Yuan Siyi muttered softly.

    Song Yun at this moment didn''t know what to say, lighting a cigarette and smoking sullenly.

    The saleswoman returned at this juncture, handing the ice to Song Yun and waiting nearby.

    Annoyed and restless, Song Yun waved her away, "Don''t just stand here, go call your manager and have them customize an SUV for me, and make sure the essories are top of the line."

    Upon hearing this, the saleswoman was ecstatic. A customized Bentley could fetch a much higher price than a ready-made one; if a standard model could sell for seven or eight million, then a customized version could easily surpass ten million.

    Realizing that Song Yun had matters to discuss, she tactfully rushed off.

 Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Its fine for other girls to dress like that, not for you!

    "Brother Song Yun, are you... this rich now?"

    Yuan Siyi pressed the ice against her swollen ankle, smiling teasingly at Song Yun.

    Ever since she was young, she had special feelings for Song Yun because he was the only one who would stand up and protect her when she was bullied.

    In her heart, Song Yun was the best brother in the whole wide world, without anypetition!

    When she saw Song Yun''s ostentatious disy of wealth, she just jokingly asked, but there wasn''t a hint of greed in her eyes.

    If Song Yun was doing well, she sincerely wished him happiness, and if he wasn''t, she wouldn''t look down on him.

    This might just be the most fundamental human emotion.

    At that moment, the female sales assistant brought over the price list prepared by the manager, and Song Yun nced at it casually before signing the contract.

    Signing and swiping the card, the smooth process attracted the attention of many people in the car show.

    "This young man is something else, huh? Buying a car like it''s nothing, his family must be loaded."

    "By the way, charge me for a sedan that''s suitable for young people; looks don''t matter, safety is the priority," Song Yun told the female sales assistant.

    The sales assistant hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Mr. Song, if you want a car with a very high safety rating, I think Volvo would be a better choice."

    She didn''t rmend one from their own brand for two reasons: first, Song Yun''s emphasis on safety¡ªif something were to happen to himter, but the car didn''t demonstrate its safety, she would be at a loss.

    The second reason was that she had already made a big sale that day, and leaving a good impression on Song Yun was the top priority. A steady stream of business was much more profitable than a one-time gain.

    Song Yun looked at the sales assistant in surprise, as he hadn''t expected her to rmend another brand. He nodded at her and left a business card.

    Just as he was nning to check out the Volvo showroom, he noticed that Yuan Siyi couldn''t walk at all when she stood up. He apologetically told the sales assistant, "I''m sorry, would you mind going and making the purchase for me?"

    "No problem, do you have a specific model in mind?"

    "It doesn''t matter, as long as it''s safe."

    The sales assistant took the hint, went to the Volvo showroom with the credit card, and soon returned with photos of several models. Song Yun stuffed them into Yuan Siyi''s hands and asked her which one looked good.

    Yuan Siyi weighed her options and chose a sedan worth more than six hundred thousand.

    Once the paperwork wasplete, Song Yun drove away with Yuan Siyi in the new car.

    In the car, Song Yun had Yuan Siyi put on his jacket. This little girl was really daring; didn''t she know how chaotic the car model circle was? One careless move and she could end up arranged at a big shot''s dinner table, ultimately losing her dignity.

    Song Yun hadn''t known about her ordeal before and didn''t care to bring it up, but now that he had encountered her, he had to get involved.

    "Brother Song Yun, where are you taking me?" Yuan Siyi asked curiously as she saw Song Yun drive up to the most expensive shopping mall in Magic Capital.

    "To buy clothes! You don''t want to wander the streets in such an exposing dress, do you?" Song Yun tugged at the jacket she was wearing, trying to make it cover her more properly.

    "No! The clothes here are too expensive!" Yuan Siyi shook her head repeatedly.

    "If I say we''re buying, we are buying!"

    Song Yun retorted irritably.

    Seeing that Song Yun was getting angry, Yuan Siyi quickly conceded.

    She had no choice; she had always looked up to Song Yun since she was young. Although they hadn''t seen each other for years, she had always looked forward to meeting Song Yun, and for that, she had remained single.

    Song Yun borrowed a wheelchair from the shopping mall, scooped Yuan Siyi up in a princess hold, and ced her in the wheelchair.

    Yuan Siyi''s face blushed a deep red with the intimate gesture, looking as though it might drip with water.

    Song Yun pushed her wheelchair, following the mall''s navigation system into a European women''s fashion store.

    Upon entering, a female saleswoman who had been waiting on customers came up to greet them.

    She scrutinized Yuan Siyi, who sat in the wheelchair, and saw at a nce that while the dress she wore was pretty, it was actually the kind that could be bought for a few hundred yuan on Taobao.

    Then she looked at Song Yun, and he was no ordinary man!

    His clothes, though unbranded, were perfect in terms of fabric and design, surely the work of a well-known designer''s private custom order.

    A full outfit like that wouldn''t go under a few hundred thousand yuan.

    But in reality, Song Yun didn''t know how expensive his clothes were. Ever since Ye Qingqing moved into the vi, she had filled his wardrobe, and as long as he wasfortable, he didn''t pay much attention to it.

    The saleswoman turned to Song Yun with a sincere smile, "Hello to both of you, our store has recently introduced several newdies'' garments that I believe this youngdy will find very fitting once she tries them on!"

    Song Yun nodded and said indifferently, "I don''t mind, the important thing is that she likes what she sees, so you take my sister to look at your clothester, and if she likes anything, just package it up. But the prerequisite is that it has to be suitable for a university student''s attire and not be too revealing!"

    After finishing, Song Yun handed the wheelchair over to the saleswoman and went to the men''s waiting area to flip through magazines.

    Frankly speaking, he never hesitated when shopping for clothes; visiting the store took a few minutes, purchasing took one minute, and a whole shopping trip took less than ten minutes to put together an outfit.

    But it was different for girls; they would browse from one shop to the next, look at one garment then another, and afterparing in three shops, decide not to buy anything.

    Such time-wasting gestures were always beyond Song Yun''sprehension.

    Meanwhile, the saleswoman had brought all the new items over for Yuan Siyi to choose from.

    Yuan Siyi looked around and picked out a dress.

    The saleswoman helped her into the fitting room and once Yuan Siyi came out, she looked pitifully charming.

    Her entire demeanor had risen several notches.

    Song Yun took a look; the hem of the dress stopped just below the calf, eptable!

    The dress suited her very well.

    But it must be said, expensive clothes had their reasons for being expensive, the before and after trial of Yuan Siyi were like two different people.

    Before the trial, she wore something mature, yet she was in fact a tender young girl, which made it look quite mismatched.

    But now, Yuan Siyi fully yed up her innocent young girl charm, exuding youthful vibrancy with every move she made.

    "Is there anything else?" Song Yun asked.

    "There are a few more pieces, but the youngdy''s foot injury makes it inconvenient to try them on," the saleswoman said apologetically, wiping sweat from her forehead.

    The process of changing clothes just now waspletely aided by her support of Yuan Siyi, which had taken quite an effort.

    "Wrap them all up, she can try them when her injury is better," said Song Yun, pulling out his card.

    The saleswoman paused in surprise at his words, having worked in the clothing store for many years, she had never seen a man so generous with money.

    Considering that these garments amounted to over three hundred thousand yuan, she still kindly reminded him, "Sir, as thedy has chosen all ourtest fashions, the prices are..."

    "Don''t worry, there is certainly enough money on the card."

    Well, it seemed she had encountered a truly generous customer. Smiling, the saleswoman went to the cashier to settle the bill and then handed the receipt to Song Yun, "Please leave an address, our staff will deliver the purchase to your hometer."

 Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Potential Love Rival

    Yuan Siyi was pushed back into the car by Song Yun while wearing the expensive clothes.

    Looking at the receipt in her hand, Yuan Siyi cautiously asked, "Brother Song Yun, can these clothes still be returned? I can just buy a few pieces online when I get back to the dorm..."

    "What''s wrong, are the clothes I bought for you too cheap? Or are they ufortable to wear?"

    "No, it''s not that... It''s just... oh my! Aren''t these clothes too expensive? Is their family also running a robbery business on the side? Just a piece of fabric costs over eighty thousand!" Yuan Siyiined.

    "But do the clothes look nice?"

    "They do look nice..."

    Yuan Siyi hadn''t finished speaking when Song Yun interrupted her: "If they look nice, that''s all that matters, after all, for me, a few thousand and a few ten thousand make no difference."

    "Damn it, you got me again with your swagger!"

    They bickered all the way to the dormitory. It was now the end of ss, and many college students were walking to their dorms with their phones in hand.

    On seeing Song Yun''s Volvo, many stopped in their tracks. After all, the children of the rich were a minority in the school, and most came from ordinary families who wouldn''t even dare to dream of driving to school.

    Just then, the car door opened and Song Yun ran to the other side to help Yuan Siyi out, who was hopping and skipping.

    "Do you have a driver''s license?" Song Yun asked.

    "I do, what about it?"

    "It would be convenient for you to drive this car for yourmute."

    Yuan Siyi never expected that Song Yun, who bought such an expensive car, would end up giving it to her!

    She pushed the keys back, refusing to ept them no matter what.

    Right at that moment, Yuan Siyi''s roommate walked up with a teasing smile and asked, "Hey handsome, are you pursuing our Si Yi?"

    "No... he''s my brother... Don''t talk nonsense!" Yuan Siyi quickly denied.

    The roommate looked at Song Yun in surprise, then turned back to Yuan Siyi. She was aware of Yuan Siyi''s family situation, so how did a brother suddenly appear? Could he be some kind of secret love child?

    "Alright, here''s the car key. Take good care of it and find a parking space to rent from the school when you need it." Song Yun pped the car key into Yuan Siyi''s palm and pulled out a bank card from his pocket, waving it in front of her: "There''s over six hundred thousand in the card, that shouldst you for a while.

    If I find out you''re still working part-time at car shows, I''ll break your legs!"

    Although Song Yun''s words were somewhat fierce, they felt incredibly warm to Yuan Siyi, who hadn''t experienced such concern from someone in many years.

    "Oh, by the way, I''ve asked around for some doctors on my end. We''ll get aprehensive check-up for your auntie soon to see if there''s a treatment n that can cure her illness."

    Yuan Siyi''s mother had cancer and had been sustaining her life with chemotherapy and medication all these years. However, the effectiveness of such drugs was tied to money, and the wealthy certainly had ess to much better treatments than ordinary people.

    Plus, with Song Yun holding connections with the best private hospital in Magic Capital, it would be a waste not to use them.

    Watching Song Yun arrange everything for her so well, Yuan Siyi fought to keep herself from crying.

    "I''m off then, take your sses seriously at school, and when you''re tired, take a break to rx. If you want to work part-time, find something suitable for college students, as it''s also a form of self-improvement."

    Song Yun left after saying this.

    Watching Song Yun''s retreating figure, Yuan Siyi''s roommate curiously asked, "Si Yi, didn''t you say you were an only child? Howe a rich brother popped up all of a sudden?"

    Before Yuan Siyi could speak, her roommate suddenly seemed to realize something and whispered in her ear: "You''re not... sleeping with him, are you?"

    "What nonsense are you spouting, you little minx!" Yuan Siyi pinched her angrily.

    "Oh my! Don''t be mad, my dear baby! I was just worried you might get swindled~ Come on, smile for your sister~"

    "Pah, pah, pah, he''s the brother of my dad''srade-at-arms, someone I''ve yed with since we were kids! It''s not the sleazy kind of rtionship you''re imagining!"

    "Waaaa, so he''s your childhood friend! Damn it, am Ipletely left out now?"

    Watching her roommate flip out tonight, Yuan Siyi reluctantly sighed and limped back to the dorm, as making a scene in public was truly too embarrassing.

    ...

    Song Yun left the school and hailed a taxi to go home.

    Lying on his soft,rge bed, Song Yun thought about the recent events and felt like he was living in a dream.

    First came the system, then a beautiful wife, several billion in earnings, houses, cars - a true model of the new generation of wealthy tycoons!

    However, Song Yun soon became pensive; the tasks and people arranged by the system were all acquaintances from his past, but what about Ye Qingqing?

    Could she really be the little girl who used to follow him around as a kid, insisting she would marry him?

    Actually, finding out the answer was simple, just by checking for the mark on Ye Qingqing''s body.

    But she wore pajamas to bed every night and never showed more skin than necessary; he couldn''t just strip her clothes to look...

    s, it was troubling; it seemed he could only wait until meeting her parents and then take a good look to see if she was the childhood friend he remembered.

    Elsewhere, at the Magic Capital Puxi Airport.

    A private jet descended slowly andnded smoothly.

    Shortly after, the stairs were extended, and a man in a British suit with gold-rimmed sses stepped down.

    The man was 183 cm tall, with schrly elegance and a genteel appearance that was quite pleasing.

    He was Lu Sihua, the direct heir of the Lu Family in Magic Capital, whose history in the area could be traced back to the Republic of China era.

    In the early days of the Republic, Lu Sihua''s great-grandfather fled to Magic Capital where he initially pulled rickshaws,ter joined the Chambers of Commerce, worked his way up, gradually umted capital, and eventually set up his own business, expanding the Lu Family brand more and more.

    It can be said that in Magic Capital, the Lu Family''s power could be ranked within the top five.

    Previously, both Ye Qingqing''s father and Lu Sihua''s father had considered setting up Lu Sihua with Ye Qingqing, but she had firmly refused.

    That matter hade to nothing.

    Outside the airport, a Rolls-Royce was parked by the roadside, with five sturdy bodyguards in suits standing on each side of the car.

    Upon seeing Lu Sihua emerge from the airport, the group hastily moved forward to protect him.

    As Lu Sihua entered the car, he saw a woman with a voluptuous figure and sses looking at him seductively.

    "Master Lu, wee back to the country. Do you want to visit the Lu Family first, or shall we go see Ye Qingqing?" The woman threw a seductive nce at Lu Sihua, licked her lips in a provocative manner, and finally looked at him with her lower lip bitten.

    "You, my little secretary! Your skills have grown incredibly in the few months I haven''t seen you! Let''s see if you''ve improved!"

    With that, Lu Sihua lunged at her.

    Fortunately, the Rolls-Royce had front and rearpartments that werepletely separated; as long as the curtains in the rear were drawn, it would be a highly soundproof small room.

    The secretary was tantalized by Lu Sihua, and she said with a coy smile, "I''ve been waiting for you for quite some time; you''d better put in all your effort!"

 Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Title Activation

    The next day, Song Yun received a call from Yuan Siyi, who said she was going to do a gig as an etiquette model and asked Song Yun if he coulde since he had helped her quite a bit before.

    After thinking it over, Song Yun figured that an etiquette model wouldn''t be dressed more revealingly than a car model, so he agreed.

    For Yuan Siyi''s safety, Song Yunkai drove his sports car to the school gate to pick her up.

    He had just parked the car and was waiting for a short while when he saw Yuan Siyi limping over.

    Although her foot was still a bit painful, fortunately, she had treated it in time and even applied a ster the night before, so it didn''t look very swollen anymore.

    "Are you okay in this state?"

    Song Yun asked with some concern as he eyed Yuan Siyi''s foot.

    "It''s alright. The model who was originally booked got a stomachache and couldn''t go on stage, so I''m just there as background today, no need to do much," Yuan Siyi said with a sweet smile.

    Song Yun didn''t say much further and drove following the navigation to the ce Yuan Siyi mentioned.

    It turned out to be a training center that specialized in training flight attendants, which was just opening today, and they had invited many pretty girls to make an appearance.

    When Song Yunkai drove his sports car to the parking spot, the thunderous roar of the engine drew everyone''s attention.

    Lamborghini, wow!

    Everyone''s gaze was glued to the sleek curves of the sports car, no longer paying attention to the beautiful woman hosting on stage.

    "Ding, detected that the host is at the Magic Capital Li Quality Training Center, would you like to check in?"

    Great! Finally found a new ce to get a reward. I wonder what it will be... Could the system actually hand over this training center to me?

    "Check in!"

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for sessfully checking in, reward: Charisma +10!"

    "Ding! As the host''s charisma has reached a certain level, you are rewarded with the title ''Scion of Nobility''!"

    "Note: The title can provide certain attribute bonuses for the host."

    "Ding! The host has used the title; charm increased by 10 points. As long as the host appears, he will attract the attention of all females present."

    All of a sudden, Song Yun''s temperament underwent a dramatic transformation. His every move was infused with the poise of a noble scion, and even his subtlest expressions could stir the hearts of young girls.

    Song Yun had never imagined that he would be the dream god of countless girls. If Ye Qingqing found out, she would surely keep an even closer eye on him to prevent a swarm of women from rushing at him like bees to honey.

    s, the troubles of being handsome are real!

    "Brother Song Yun, you seem... like a different person..." Yuan Siyi stuttered, her gaze fixed on Song Yun.

    Song Yun joked, "Did I be even more handsome?"

    Yuan Siyi nodded vigorously, now the smile of Brother Song Yun seemed a hundred times more attractive than before! She couldn''t take her eyes off Song Yun.

    "Alright, we should head down now."

    Song Yun got out of the car, opened the passenger door, and helped Yuan Siyi out.

    When Song Yun faced everyone present, people''s gazes shifted from the sports car to him.

    Especially the girls, their eyes were riveted.

    Oh my God, who would have thought that the guy driving the sports car was so handsome!

    Could this be what a winner in life looks like?

    Not only rich and handsome, but how great would it be to get his contact information! Even if he yed with their feelings, they would be willing!

    Song Yun frowned as he watched the crowd wanting to push their way over to him. He didn''t mind; the system''s enhancements had made him very strong, but Yuan Siyi was another story. If his handsomeness ended up exacerbating Yuan Siyi''s foot injury, that would be a grave misdeed!

    He reached into the car and fished out a mask, wearing it on his face.

    Yet it hardly had any effect: those eyes alone were enough to stir countless girls'' hearts.

    "Si Yi, let''s get out of here... I worry that if we don''t leave now, it might be impossible to do soter..." Song Yun felt a bit panicked inside because he feared taking advantage of the public attention, those greedy eyes all fixed on him.

    After all, as a young man out in the world, one must protect oneself!

    "Alright, I''ll make a call to the host in a minute..."

    Song Yunkai swiftly drove Yuan Siyi away from the scene, unaware that someone had already posted his photo online and was searching across the entire for information on Song Yun, promising amission of 100K for his contact details!

    And as people online caught sight of Song Yun, they unanimously addedments, all asking for his contact information.

    This quickly escted to the top of the trending searches online.

    Once Song Yun left, the girls at the scene couldn''t help but click their tongues in awe¡ªit had been quite a feast for the eyes today.

    Elsewhere, Song Yun dropped Yuan Siyi back at school. To avoid causing a stir, he asked Yuan Siyi''s roommate toe and fetch her.

    Seeing Yuan Siyi safely returned to school, Song Yun let out a sigh of relief.

    It seemed being too handsome wasn''t all that great; if he needed to add more to this "bonus" in the future, he''d have to hire a bodyguard.

    The next morning, after washing up, Song Yun went to Mo Jing Group.

    Because thend purchase affairs were not yet settled, he had to hand over some documents andplete procedures. Thus Ye Qingqing had been staying at thepany, even sleeping in the office partition at night to speed things along.

    Entering Mo Jing Group, countless pairs of eyes shifted to Song Yun.

    A young girl in overalls, blushing, thrust a bottle of coffee into Song Yun''s arms and then dashed away shyly.

    Song Yun, left with no choice, shook his head and turned to take the president''s private elevator.

    After Song Yun had left, the receptionist fumed at the little girl beside her, "You little thing, do you even know who that man was?"

    "Whoever he is, so what? I''m pretty too. Can''t I hit on a handsome guy?" she retorted.

    "You, you! That''s President Ye''s husband!" the receptionist blurted out indignantly. "You dare to flirt with the president''s man. If someone with an agenda takes this upstairs, do you think you''d still end up well?"

    The little girl nched upon hearing this; she had been... unintentionally bold...

    But the president''s husband really was so handsome! Even if it cost her her job, she would never regret what happened today!

    Song Yun arrived at the general manager''s office door and pushed it open to find Ye Qingqing asleep on the couch, and Mo Li quietly sorting through the handover documents.

    Hearing the door, Mo Li turned and upon seeing it was Song Yun, she didn''t interfere...

    But... something was off! Why did Song Yun look even more handsome???

    She looked again; it was no illusion! Song Yun really did look more attractive, and it wasn''t just his skin¡ªit was something deeper, an aura.

    Song Yun made a hushing gesture to her, then took off his coat and walked over to Ye Qingqing to drape it over her.

    Though he tried to be as gentle as possible, he still woke Ye Qingqing up.

    Ye Qingqing opened her sleepy eyes and in a groggy haze saw her dearest Song Yun brother hade.

    She wriggled, stretching out her arms and cooed, "Hubby, hug~"

    Song Yun smiled warmly and wrapped Ye Qingqing in his arms, while a third wheel Mo Li tactfully left the office.

    "Hubby~ I''ve missed you so much~ You''ve be even more handsome in just a few days! Damn it! What if someone snatches you away? What would I do then?!"

    Ye Qingqing was surprised but quickly adapted; after all, no matter how handsome, he was still legally her husband¡ªacknowledged by the state!

 Chapter 41: Chapter 41 Master Chef!

    "Honey, once I''m done with things here,e meet my parents with me~"

    During their intimate moment, Ye Qingqing suddenly spoke up.

    "No problem, you pick the time, and I''ll be there," Song Yun kissed Ye Qingqing''s forehead.

    It looked like his road to happiness wasn''t far off; as long as he gained the approval of Mr. and Mrs. Ye, then he and Ye Qingqing could truly be together.

    Watching Song Yun''s serious expression, Ye Qingqing also began to smile absentmindedly.

    Just as the atmosphere between them was growing more and more romantic, Ye Qingqing''s stomach inappropriately growled.

    Sheughed awkwardly and then shyly buried her head into Song Yun''s waist.

    "Let''s go, I''ll take you out to eat."

    Ye Qingqing''s office had a cubicle that was decorated no less luxuriously than any five-star hotel, and it even had sleeping and bathing facilities, a special perk.

    Having been up all night, Ye Qingqing felt sticky all over, so she asked Song Yun to wait for her a bit.

    While Ye Qingqing was taking a shower, Song Yun checked thend transfer documents. Thanks to the business acumen granted by the system, he had no trouble understanding these materials.

    After reading everything, Song Yun couldn''t help but admire how great bigpanies are; whether it was the uses in the documents or certain regtions, they were all highlighted, making it easy for readers to go through them.

    At that moment, Ye Qingqing came out of the cubicle.

    She was wearing a ck dress, her natural beauty captivating even without makeup.

    She was no longer the high and mighty CEO but Song Yun''s girl-next-door crush.

    Ye Qingqing looped her arm through Song Yun''s, and the two left Mo Jing Group.

    "What would you like to eat?" Sitting in the car, Song Yun carefully buckled Ye Qingqing into the passenger seat.

    "I think there''s a new five-star restaurant that just opened, shall we try it out?"

    "Sure, guide the way."

    The couple drove to the new five-star restaurant which had high online ratings.

    After ordering their food, they started chatting idly,rgely Song Yun asking questions, like what Mr. and Mrs. Ye liked, so he could prepare in advance.

    Although the Ye familycked nothing as the number one wealthy family in Magic Capital, one couldn''t simply show up empty-handed; it was a matter of etiquette, concerning the first impression, and Song Yun did not want to mess that up.

    The conversation continued and the dishes arrived one by one.

    Song Yun took a bite and felt it was very average, not even as satisfying as the food at a hole-in-the-wall eatery in University Town.

    Perhaps people came here not for the taste, but as a statement of status and position.

    While Song Yun was reflecting on this, the system chimed.

    "Ding! Host detected at Li Jiang Restaurant on Fu Rong Street in Magic Capital yh district, would you like to check in?"

    "Check in!"

    Song Yun didn''t think much of it, after all, what kind of good things could a restaurant check-in offer?

    But the reward from the system took him by surprise.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for a sessful check-in. Awarding master-level culinary skills, as well as cooking insights from a hundred renowned chefs from ancient to modern times!"

    A flood of memories entered Song Yun''s mind, and he felt as if he had been studying culinary arts for many years, able to know the cooking steps and requirements for any dish just by thinking about it.

    After finishing their meal, Song Yun smiled and asked, "Are you full?"

    "Not really... The portion sizes here are so small! It really is the more expensive, the more exquisite, huh!" Ye Qingqingined.

    "Let''s go home and I''ll cook you something delicious."

    "Song Yun, you can cook too?"

    With a face full of doubt, Ye Qingqing watched as Song Yun retrieved some ingredients from the fridge after returning home.

    Having already eaten a meal, Song Yun simply steamed some rice and stir-fried two homestyle dishes.

    While cooking, Song Yun continually honed his culinary skills along with the memories of a master chef, and finally, after fusing them together, two dishes were ready.

    One was tomato and scrambled eggs, and the other, spicy pork stir-fry.

    When the dishes were served on the table, Ye Qingqing''s eyes nearly lit up.

    "It smells so good!" Ye Qingqing couldn''t wait to grab a bite of the spicy pork stir-fry, feeling the heat of the peppers released fully, darting around her mouth.

    As the spiciness stimted her taste buds, it also caused her to secrete a substance that made her keep going for more bites of the dish, unable to stop.

    "This is delicious! You''ve really hidden your skills!"

    Ye Qingqing stuffed another mouthful of rice into her mouth and mumbled herint indistinctly.

    "Hehe, if it''s tasty, then eat more," Song Yun responded.

    Song Yun poured some of the tomato and egg sauce over his own bowl of rice and, upon tasting it, felt all his previous meals were nothing¡ªthis was the truly delicious food!

    The two of them wolfed down all the food, leaving not a single drop of soup.

    Sitting in her chair, Ye Qingqing rubbed her somewhat bloated belly and contentedly said, "Now I finally know why you didn''t cook for me before. You must have been afraid I''d get hooked and end up getting fatter and fatter!"

    "No, that''s not it... Don''t talk nonsense," Song Yun fumbled.

    How could Song Yun tell Ye Qingqing that he had received a cooking reward upon signing in today and that it was actually his first time tasting his own cooking?

    "Ah, no need to say anything, I''m well aware," Ye Qingqing replied. "If I keep eating like this, I''ll surely get fat sooner orter!"

    "So will you eat it again in the future?"

    "Of course, I will! Why wouldn''t I? My husband cooks delicious food; shouldn''t I be secretly happy about it? From now on, you''ll be in charge of all our meals!" Ye Qingqing said with a sly smile, yfully whining to Song Yun.

    "Deal! No problem at all!"

    So the two of them stayed in the vi for the day, and in the evening, Ye Qingqing ate another meal cooked by Song Yun.

    After dinner, Ye Qingqing decided to go home, since they were soon nning to have both families meet. She wanted to discuss it with her parents first to avoid any sudden surprises.

    Song Yun drove Ye Qingqing home and then returned to the vi alone.

    The next day, Song Yun first visited the hospital to discuss Yuan Siyi''s mother''s condition with the directors. After patiently listening, the adept doctors still wanted to meet with Yuan Siyi since she had been taking care of her mother for years and knew more details and nuances about the illness than Song Yun did.

    Therefore, Song Yun called Yuan Siyi and arranged to meet at the university entrance.

    Song Yunkai drove his sports car to the university entrance where Yuan Siyi studied.

    It was the weekend, and there were many studentsing and going¡ªsome were out shopping with their partners, others were nning to game online with friends.

    But when a sports car stopped there, it instantly attracted the attention of the majority.

    Some fairly attractive female students began taking selfies, posing incessantly with the car.

    One group finished, and another took their ce.

    Eventually, one bold girl leaned over the hood of the Lamborghini and had her friend take pictures.

    Inside the car, Song Yun felt somewhat embarrassed as the girl was wearing a figure-hugging sheath dress, which was barely containing her curves.

    When she leaned on the car, everything got squeezed, causing a deep cleavage to sway back and forth in front of Song Yun.

    However, as the car windows were tinted, people outside could not see inside, but those inside could see out. Hence, Song Yun was unsure whether to interrupt the girl or to keep enjoying the view.

 Chapter 42: Chapter 42 You really are a person who strives for more in life!

    "ssmate, could you please get off my car?"

    Song Yun, watching the girl''s increasingly outrageous behavior, finally couldn''t bear it and rolled down the window to remind her.

    The girl, who had been happily taking photos, suddenly blushed and ran to one side.

    How embarrassing! The owner of the car was actually inside!

    The other girl who had been taking photos for her stood frozen, deeply captivated by Song Yun''s appearance.

    She couldn''t remember having such an attractive young man in her school, let alone one that seemed so wealthy!

    The crowd was momentarily abuzz, with many girls losing theirposure and rushing to ask for Song Yun''s contact information, but all were rejected.

    Just then, Yuan Siyi came out, and Song Yun quickly pulled her into the car and drove away.

    Among the crowd, a figure quietly watched the sports car drive off¡ªit was Yuan Siyi''s roommate.

    Song Yun took Yuan Siyi straight into the dean''s office, where, after some customary questions, the directors agreed that treatment waspletely feasible.

    Since it was a private hospital, they could also provide the mostfortable services for convalescence.

    When Yuan Siyi asked how much it would cost, the dean looked at Song Yun with a bit of confusion.

    Song Yun cleared his throat, "No need for money, just let Auntie stay here peacefully."

    So, both parties arranged a time to transfer Yuan Siyi''s mother for a systematic check-up and then to develop a detailed treatment n.

    After leaving the hospital with Yuan Siyi, Song Yun noticed a change in her expression.

    Although she was smiling before, there always seemed to be something weighing on her mind; but now, Yuan Siyi looked unburdened, her demeanor sunnier than before.

    Song Yun dropped Yuan Siyi off at school, and with a sprightly step, she returned to the dormitory, only to be surrounded by her roommates as soon as she pushed open the door.

    "What''s going on, you guys? I don''t remembermitting any heinous crime!" Yuan Siyi joked.

    "Yes, you did!"

    The roommates shouted in unison.

    "???"

    Seeing Yuan Siyi''s bemused expression, a roommate leaned on her shoulder and said earnestly, "Si Yi, when do you n to start teaching a ss on love? I''m signing up first!"

    "I''m second!"

    "Third!"

    "No, no, what are you talking about? I can''t understand a word!"

    "Stop pretending! The guy from outside school today! The one who''s more handsome than a movie star and drives a sports car! Is he your boyfriend?"

    Yuan Siyi, hearing this, felt a wave of exasperation and waved her hands, "That''s an older brother I''ve known since I was little. We just recently reconnected..."

    "Oh~ childhood sweethearts! And a fateful encounter at that! Not bad, Teacher Yuan! You really have a way with things!"

    "What are you all saying? I seriously, seriously didn''t know I''d run into him again, and our rtionship is pure! If you keep this up, I''ll really get angry!" Yuan Siyi feigned anger.

    "Alright, alright, we were just joking. But that guy is really handsome! You have to seize the opportunity!"

    Watching her roommates swear by it, Yuan Siyi began to feel uncertain.

    The next day, Song Yun was rudely awakened at home by a visitor¡ªit was Zheng Wang, the officer responsible for handling the case of the vi intrusion.

    Zheng Wang, carrying some expensive gifts, said obsequiously to Song Yun, "Mr. Song, how have you been finding your stay here?"

    "It''s okay, I just haven''t really explored our vi district, so I don''t know what other facilities there are," Song Yun said with a yawn, sounding indifferent.

    "How about I take you around today? Our vi district covers a vast area andes with a series of high-end facilities such as amunity hospital, a park, and a kindergarten. What do you think?"

    Seeing Zheng Wang''s hopeful gaze, Song Yun didn''t want to decline his kindness, so he got dressed and followed Zheng Wang out of the door.

    Zheng Wang personally drove an electric car, taking Song Yun around the vi district, providing detailed exnations whenever they encountered a facility.

    As the two aimlessly wandered around the vi district, Song Yun pointed to a more splendid cluster of vis not far away and asked, "Are those also built by yourpany?"

    "You think too highly of us..." Zheng Wangughed awkwardly. "Those vis are built by Magic Capital''s most capable constructionpany, Jun Le. Just thend alone is said to have cost almost ten billion!"

    "Oh?" Song Yun became intrigued. Would the system reward him with a vi if he went there to sign in?

    No one wouldin about having too much money. After Song Yun expressed his wish to take a look, Zheng Wang reluctantly headed toward the other group of vis.

    After all, it wasn''t their own ce, and they were rivalpanies. Going there would inevitably lead to some mockery, but what could they do? The owner had requested it, and all Zheng Wang could do wasply.

    Upon arriving at the Jun Le vi district, the system''s mechanical voice rang out.

    "Ding! The host is detected in the Jun Le vi cluster in Magic Capital''s yk district. Would you like to sign in?"

    Song Yun decisively pressed the sign-in button.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the sign-in. You are rewarded with a Jun Le vi!"

    Just as expected!

    Song Yun felt a rush of excitement. During his idle chat with Zheng Wang, he had learned that the Jun Le vi cluster was built like estates, with only eighteen vis on such argend area, now each worth ten billion in market value!

    Not only that, the property fees here were also the most expensive in Magic Capital, requiring twenty million a year.

    The corresponding services were also second to none in Magic Capital.

    Since Song Yun and Zheng Wang had been standing at the entrance of the vi district for a long time, the security personnel became curious and stepped forward to ask, "Are you two here to visit someone?"

    "No, I am an owner here."

    Song Yun stepped forward to the verification area at the gate and pressed his fingerprint. The gate opened like a castle gate: "Wee home, Owner Number Six~"

    The security staff quickly let them through, while Zheng Wang was dumbfounded, standing still on the spot.

    Originally, Zheng Wang thought Song Yun was just a rich second generation, but now it seemed he was much more than just wealthy.

    He was bloody rich!

    Following Song Yun like a little sidekick, Zheng Wang entered the Jun Le vi district.

    Fancy that, once inside, Song Yun discovered each house was surrounded by high walls and spacious courtyards, a private world once the gate was locked.

    Moreover, due to the vast area, each household had a small electric car provided by the property management for picking up guests from the main gate.

    Arriving at Vi Number Six, Song Yun pressed his fingerprint at the gate, and the fully automatic door slowly opened.

    Inside was apletely different world.

    This vi covered an area of five to six thousand square meters, half of which was greenery, essentially offering a private garden for the owner to enjoy.

    Not only that, there was an open-air swimming pool, a sauna, a tennis court, an outdoor party terrace, and so on.

    Entering the house, there was an indoor elevator, and the level of decor was countless times more luxurious than where he currently lived.

    Zheng Wang was also looking around in amazement. After touring the ce with Song Yun, he eximed, "Mr. Song, you''ve really put a lot of thought into the decoration. I got a bit carried away with my professional habit just now and estimated that the decor alone must have cost two billion. You truly have a pursuit of a refined life!"

 Chapter 43: Chapter 43: First Meeting

    After familiarizing himself with the new vi, Song Yun nned to make this ce the residence where he and Ye Qingqing would truly be husband and wife.

    Song Yun, with an unfinished Zheng Wang in tow, stepped out of the vi, and as soon as they exited, they saw a middle-aged maning out of the number five vi across the street.

    This middle-aged man looked no different from the neighborly uncle, except for an impressive air ofposure settled on his face over the years.

    "Hello," Song Yun said with a smile and a nod in greeting.

    "Are you the new resident of number six?" the middle-aged man asked curiously, sizing up Song Yun. In his memory, neither Magic Capital nor the entirety of Hua Country had such a young and wealthy individual.

    "Yes, I just came over today to check out the house."

    "Hmm, owning such a big business at such a young age is quite impressive. May I ask who your father is?"

    "Hehe, we''re just an ordinary family," Song Yun replied.

    The middle-aged man paused, then patted Song Yun on the shoulder. Although the young man was wealthy, he didn''te off as arrogant and didn''t have the pompous, showy tendencies of ordinary people. He seemed like a pretty decent young fellow.

    Excited to meet amendable young talent, the middle-aged man invited Song Yun to sit together at the coffee shop in themunity.

    Song Yun readily agreed, while Zheng Wang left ahead of them.

    The two of them walked into the coffee shop one after the other. The middle-aged man ordered a cup of ck coffee, no milk, no sugar. The bitter smell was pervasive as soon as it was served, but after getting used to it, one could detect a hint of rich aroma.

    This made Song Yun unable to resist trying one himself.

    "The coffee beans here are a global selection, and the process is also personally crafted by a famous barista. It''s worth a try," the middle-aged man suggested as he motioned for Song Yun to sip slowly.

    No sooner had Song Yun touched it to his lips than he tasted bitterness¡ªextreme bitterness!

    Yet, after swallowing, there was a lingering fragrance in his mouth that made him yearn for another sip.

    "Actually, there''s a way to make coffee taste even better. Would you like to give it a try?" the middle-aged man raised his eyebrows at Song Yun, appearing like a mischievous old child.

    Then he scooped a little coffee with a spoon and gently sucked it into his mouth.

    As he sipped, a sizzling sound emerged.

    For someone who valued their image, such an action would undoubtedly be difficult to perform in public.

    However, Song Yun had only been off the farm a few months ago and didn''t care about the gaze of others. He quickly followed suit.

    And indeed, as the coffee fully mixed with the air, its fragrance spread immediately. The tiny sips of coffee, like raindrops, tantalized the taste buds, suddenly filling the mouth with a delightful aroma.

    With his face beaming with smiles, the middle-aged man looked at him. It seemed this young man was really worth getting to know.

    "After sitting for so long, I still don''t know your name," Song Yun asked curiously as he put down his coffee cup.

    "I''m rather informal; you can just call me Uncle Ye."

    Indeed, this man was none other than Ye Qingqing''s father.

    "Uncle Ye, how long have you been living here?"

    Ye Qingqing''s father waved his hand and said, "This ce is just one of my investments. My home isn''t here. I came today to stash away some of my private money."

    Hearing this, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing''s father looked at each other and burst intoughter.

    "Young man, I think highly of you, what do you do for a living?"

    Seeing Song Yun''s handsome appearance and the aristocratic air of a man from a prestigious family, Ye''s father was intrigued.

    His own daughter was all grown up, and finding someone she liked or who was a good match in terms of family background was extremely difficult. He hadn''t expected toe across someone today. This young man looked a lot like himself when he was younger; maybe his daughter would like him?

    "I run a little business, but it doesn''t really make much money."

    "Too much modesty is pride," Ye''s father said to Song Yun with augh as he pointed at him.

    So the two of them started chatting pleasantly. While they talked, Ye''s father grew more astonished; this young man had such a clear and profound understanding of the global situation and economic development, which sparked his appreciation for talent.

    When the topic moved to stocks, Ye''s father said with a smile, "I recently just bought some stock in Baishan Pharmaceutical, what do you think about that?"

    Ye''s father was quite experienced when it came to investing. Baishan Pharmaceutical''s stock had been lukewarm on the market, but itspetitor, Longshan Pharmaceutical''s herb cultivation base, had been hit with heavy rains recently. Many valuable herbs had been soaked and were unusable as medicine. This was a sign.

    In the struggle between the twopanies, Baishan Pharmaceutical was bound to gain the upper hand in the short term, and its stock would rise again and again.

    After listening to Ye''s father, Song Yun thought for a moment and then shook his head, "It''s okay to hold for the short term, but I wouldn''t rmend you stretch out your position."

    Truth be told, Ye''s father was quite optimistic about this investment. Whenever he talked about it with friends in the circle, they would praise him, making him feel as if his edge had not dulled with age.

    But now, this optimism had been challenged by the young Song Yun, which caused Ye''s father to frown slightly, "Can you give me a reason why?"

    Song Yun also paid attention to market trends on a regr basis. He pulled out his phone and pulled up a piece of news.

    The news essentially said that the state was going to include several of Longshan Pharmaceutical''s drugs in the medical insurance coverage.

    This meant that the market share of those drugs was set to expand significantly.

    Then Song Yun opened another piece of news, which stated that Longshan Pharmaceutical had acquired three herb cultivation bases a month ago. Even if the original cultivation base waspletely ruined, they still had a way to source good quality herbs.

    However, these news items had been drowned out by press releases published online by Baishan Pharmaceutical, which painted a picture of Longshan Pharmaceutical being about to run out of medicines, in order to suppress their stock price.

    After reading, Ye''s father pondered carefully and sighed.

    He had fallen prey to the greatest pitfall of the investment world, which was arrogance!

    With more investment experience, it was easy to adopt this bad habit. Once invested, one would only trust what they had seen, instead of seeking the truth.

    This was a big taboo.

    Looking at Song Yun with admiration, Ye''s father asked, "Then what stock do you think is a good investment?"

    Ye''s father thought Song Yun would mention intepanies or some other emerging industry, but to his great surprise, Song Yun actually rmended apany from the manufacturing industry, and what''s more, it was in a sunset industry!

    Seeing Ye''s father''s puzzled look, Song Yun did not exin much, because he had already bought fifty million worth of stock in this group, just waiting for it to appreciate in value.

    "How about this, I''ll take another look when I get back. As for Baishan Pharmaceutical that you reminded me of, I will sell all of it when it hits the limit. Thank you for today, you saved me from losing my entire nest egg."

    Ye''s father didn''t dwell on this topic. The two of them shifted the conversation to other subjects.

    And just like that, three hours passed by without them noticing. Ye''s father suddenly came to his senses, looked at his watch, and apologized, "I''m sorry, I need to get home to cook for the kid''s mother. Let''s get together again when we have the chance."

    "Alright."

    This conversation was not only thoroughly enjoyable for Ye''s father, but Song Yun also gained much from it. It appeared that this Uncle Ye was a truly capable person, no wonder he could afford a vi in Jun Le.

 Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Cold Shoulders

    These past few days, Ye Father has been closely watching the stock he bought, and sure enough, two dayster, after widespread media coverage fermented, Baishan Pharmaceutical''s stock surged dramatically.

    Ye Father chose a peak moment to sell all his shares, this short-term trade brought him a fourfold profit.

    Looking at the string of zeros in his ount, Ye Father sat at home drinking tea contentedly.

    Right then, an old friend visited, and Ye Father cheerfully greeted him. After several cups of tea, Ye Father shared his stock market experience with him.

    Upon hearing this, the friend also expressed regret for not following Baishan Pharmaceutical''s stock and insisted that Ye Father must include him in his next investment.

    After agreeing, Ye Father told him about his encounter with Song Yun at the coffee shop.

    The friend''s expression changed upon hearing about the stock from the sunset industry.

    Ye Father, always skilled in observation and with this being an old friend, knew his every move too well.

    He curiously asked, "What, you bought that stock?"

    "Old Ye, haven''t you been keeping up with the overall market recently? That young man''s Tianjian stock, it''s slowly climbing..."

    Ye Father was shocked at this information; he believed such stocks would be lucky to not fall, let alone rise.

    "I''ve been following Baishan Pharmaceuticaltely and had no time to check others. Tell me, why is Tianjian''s stock up!"

    Seeing Ye Father''s urgency, the friend sighed, took out his mobile phone, and searched up a national policy.

    The country had begun to strongly support that industry and had reduced certain taxes, making Tianjian, an industry leader, suddenly very desirable overnight, with many investment institutions rushing to buy in.

    "This..." Ye Father scratched his head in embarrassment.

    "Ding-a-ling-ling..."

    Ye Father''s phone rang, and after he answered, the person in charge of investments at hispany excitedly said, "President Ye, how did you predict that Baishan Pharmaceutical would fall and sell all your shares in advance? Now Baishan''s stock price has fallen back to its original level, and it might drop even further before the market closes today!"

    Ye Father took a sharp breath, hung up the phone, and opened the document sent by the investment head.

    It turned out that today, Shanglongshan Pharmaceutical held a press conference where they vehemently denounced theirpetitors'' actions and announced that several of their drugs had been included in the medical insurance coverage.

    They had purchased three herbal cultivation bases to continuously supply their medications, leading their scale and market presence to surpass Baishan Pharmaceutical, putting them in an awkward position.

    After reading, Ye Father fell into deep thought. Song Yun really had some skills: if he said a stock would fall, it would fall; if he said it would rise, it would rise. Could he possibly have the ability to predict the future?

    The old friend, seeing Ye Father deep in thought, did not disturb him and left after speaking to Ye Father''s assistant.

    "It seems I need to see Song Yun again. Not cultivating such a business prodigy would simply be a waste!"

    Meanwhile, Song Yun was unaware of these developments. He was nning to take Ye Qingqing to a newly opened Suzhou-style restaurant for dinner.

    When they arrived at the parking lot, there was only one space left, which he carefully steered into.

    Next to them, a Mustang Shelby was also after the same parking space.

    A rock-dressed man driving the other car said to the girl in the passenger seat, "That car is really blind! What''s a little sports car trying topete with me for? Last time someone tried to snatch a parking space from me, I just rammed into them."

    "Brother is so awesome~ I wonder if I can feel the excitement today! Watching brother show off his power!"

    The man jerked his head, shifted into gear, elerated, and mmed on the brakes, sending the rear wheels into a wild spin and raising a foul-smelling cloud of smoke from the tire friction with the road.

    But just at that moment, the man took a careful look at the emblem on Song Yun''s car and quickly stopped his vehicle.

    "What''s wrong, brother, hit him, hit him!" the younger sistermanded excitedly from inside the car.

    "Hit your mom... Even if I sold you, I couldn''t afford the damage if I hit that car!" The man wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, damn lucky he hadn''t been drinking today, otherwise, a hot head in a moment of folly would have ruined his whole life.

    Moreover, by the looks of it, that Lamborghini was a limited edition model; one of their tires could cost as much as his entire car!

    On the other side, Song Yun parked his car and pulled Ye Qingqing into the restaurant. As they passed the Mustang, he even waved his hand to dissipate the smell at his nose.

    The person driving this car must have that big disease, grinding tires in broad daylight, no ss whatsoever.

    Meanwhile, Ye Qingqing''s father had arrived at the vi in Junle where Song Yun was staying. After knocking for a long time and getting no response, he sighed, resigned to the fact that he wouldn''t see Song Yun today, yet he had really wanted to talk to the young man.

    And so it went on for several days, with Ye''s father visiting at noon and in the evening every day, to the point that Ye''s mother thought the old man had taken up with a mistress.

    But even so, Ye''s father still hadn''t caught a glimpse of Song Yun.

    On the fifth day, as Ye''s father was making his usual noontime rounds, a Lamborghini Veneno parked next to him; the window rolled down, revealing Song Yun''s face.

    "Uncle Ye, long time no see."

    At first, Ye''s father was excited, but then he sank into gloom.

    Damn it, outside, who knows how many people were lining up to see him every day, and he even had to be selective about them, but this brat had been giving him the cold shoulder every single day!

    "What''s the matter, Uncle Ye, anything wrong? Could it be Auntie found out about your secret stash of money?" Song Yun parked the car, got out, and joked.

    "Go on, go on, what would a youngster like you understand..." Ye''s father muttered in response.

    "Hahaha, don''t look down on me because I''m young. I''ve been married too, you know," said Song Yun with a chuckle, then invited Ye''s father into the vi.

    Song Yun hade here today to add some women''s makeup items and a vanity to the master bedroom, not expecting to run into the uncle at the door.

    Song Yun had a good impression of Ye''s father, so the two of them entered the vi and sat down in the arbor in the courtyard to cool off.

    Song Yun made a phone call to the property management and requested two professional tea masters toe and make tea.

    The two sat there, drinking tea and chatting, like friends of many years.

    "Song Yun, Baishan Pharmaceutical''s stock has fallen, did you know?"

    "No need to check, Baishan Pharmaceutical''s stock falling is a foregone conclusion. Uncle Ye, have you sold off your shares?" Song Yun sipped his tea, eximing in appreciation, as if he had the market fluctuations at his fingertips.

    Ye''s father was startled by Song Yun''s words. Was thisd always so confident? Not afraid of any mishaps?

    But looking at Song Yun''s expression, it was tranquil and nonchnt.

    In his heart, Ye''s father praised Song Yun, realizing this young man really had skills and wasn''t just a blind cat who ran into a dead mouse.

 Chapter 45: Chapter 45 Ye Qingqing is the cutest creature in the world, bar none!

    Following this conversation, Father Ye found himself increasingly fond of Song Yun.

    If he hadn''t known that Song Yun was already married, he would have very much liked to pair his own daughter up with him.

    So the two of them chatted over tea, time slipping by without them noticing, even the tea was refilled several times.

    Just as Father Ye was getting all fired up, his phone rang. He nced at the screen, saw the two big characters for ''wife'', and seeing the time, he hurriedly answered the call.

    "Where the hell are you, you old geezer?! Noting home for dinner and not even dropping a word!"

    A piercing voice came through the phone. Father Ye gave Song Yun an apologetic smile and lowered his voice, "Wife, I''m discussing business outside. I''ll be home soon, right away..."

    "Hmph! Don''t bothering back, there''s no dinner for you at home!"

    After saying that, the other party hung up. Father Ye smiled awkwardly. There was no helping it, his wife had been by his side through his lowest points, even financially supporting the family when he was jobless. So what if such a virtuous wife was a bit fierce?

    "Maybe Uncle, you should go? I think Auntie..." Song Yun cautiously asked.

    "What do you know, you little brat! Women should not be indulged. The more you indulge them, the wilder they get!"

    Father Ye dered with a grand wave of his hand, appearing very impressive.

    Thus, the two men fell into silence. After a while, Father Ye finished the tea in his cup and, smacking his lips, stood up. "Um... I''ve got some other business, I need to get going; we''ll chat another time, just the two of us!"

    "Take care, do you need me to find a driver at the property management to take you home?" Song Yun barely held back augh as he spoke. This uncle really was adorable; clearly terrified of his wife but still putting on airs in public. Such a couple must be very loving in their everyday life.

    "No need, I''ve brought my own driver." Father Ye grumbled and then turned to leave.

    Song Yun also got up to stretch his body, feeling a little sore after sitting all day.

    Looking at the tea master standing in a cheongsam and making tea, Song Yun apologized, "I''m sorry for ignoring you, we were too engrossed in our conversation. Here''s what, you go and tell your manager to put an extra 50,000 as a tip on top of your usual wage, and charge it to my ount."

    All residents of the luxurious vi were wealthy, with their expenses usually settled at the end of each month.

    The tea master was overjoyed at the news and, forgetting her tired legs, performed a very traditional bow in gratitude, quickly tidying up the tea sets before hurrying away.

    Song Yun watched as the smart home''s lights gradually turned on, he couldn''t help but sigh that money indeed made life easier.

    However, he still didn''t stay at the vi; the ce was too big, and he couldn''t sleep well without someone with him.

    And so another two days passed, and Ye Qingqing finally finished all her work.

    To celebrate, Song Yun invited her to the Hua Shou vi, where he personally cooked avish dinner.

    Ye Qingqing didn''t care about her image, devouring the dishes hungrily, and said while eating, "My dad always says his cooking is the best. I''ll have to let him see what a real gap looks like!"

    Song Yun chuckled, "I wouldn''t darepare myself with my father-inw, but I did meet an interesting uncle recently. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he''s also henpecked."

    "Oh? Tell me about it!" Ye Qingqing''s eyes sparkled with a gossip-hungry gleam.

    So Song Yun recounted his experiences with the uncle to Ye Qingqing, but all she picked up was that the uncle had once thought about setting his daughter up with Song Yun.

    "Humph! Let me tell you! Usually, those who are eager to marry off their daughters, the daughters aren''t that great. Look at my dad; he''s not in a hurry to marry me off. So, don''t get fooled, you hear me?"

    Song Yun kissed Ye Qingqing dotingly and said with a smile, "Don''t worry, that uncle hasn''t mentioned that matter ever since I got married."

    After eating, Ye Qingqing took on the responsibility of washing dishes, although the process wasn''t quite graceful¡ªtwo tes were broken.

    Ye Qingqingined in a low voice about the poor quality of the tes while pouting and showing Song Yun a small cut on her hand, asking him to blow on it.

    The charming and na?ve Ye Qingqing truly was the most adorable creature in the world, bar none!

    That night, as Song Yuny in bed, he still couldn''t fall asleep peacefully¡ªafter all, the person lying beside him was hiswful wife, and not only was she beautiful, her figure was incredibly explosive. Even the slightest idental touch could stir the deepest desires in Song Yun''s heart.

    Just as Song Yun silently recited the Prajna Paramita Mind State, Ye Qingqing turned over and wrapped her arms around him, identally cing her leg on Song Yun''s lower abdomen.

    Song Yun, using the dim light from the nightmp, looked down at the sleeping Ye Qingqing and swallowed his saliva.

    The peacefully sleeping Ye Qingqing had skin so tender and lips so moist that it made one want to fiercely kiss her twice.

    Looking down from her chin to below, no, no, he couldn''t help himself...

    Song Yun diverted his gaze, closed his eyes, and forced himself to sleep.

    The next day, Ye Qingqing was awakened by the sunlight peeking through the gaps in the curtains.

    She slowly opened her eyes, and as she looked up, she saw Song Yun, heavy with dark circles, staring at the ceiling in a daze.

    "Hubby~ good morning~" Ye Qingqing cooed as she wriggled in Song Yun''s arms.

    "Good! Good for nothing!" Song Yun pulled Ye Qingqing towards him and kissed her fiercely several times.

    Still dazed from just waking up, Ye Qingqing wasn''t sure what had happened and ended up lying dizzily on Song Yun''s chest.

    After breakfast, Song Yunkai drove Ye Qingqing back to herpany.

    He then went to a security training base on the Bund in Magic Capital, considering whether to learn about the bodyguard market, as he would soon be needing it.

    Arriving at the location indicated by the navigation, Song Yunkai parked his car and looked at therge but somewhat dpidated gate, wondering if he should choose anotherpany.

    As he hesitated, an elderly man in his sixties, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, stood beside him silently.

    "Young man, can I help you?"

    "Hello sir, is this Kunpeng Security Company?"

    "Yes, it is. Are you here to hire a bodyguard?" the old man asked with a smile, hands sped behind his back.

    "I''m just looking around... But this securitypany seems... um... hard to describe."

    This was Magic Capital, after all, where anypany prioritizes having a shiny, impressive entrance to represent thepany''s image. Yet this securitypany seemed not to care at all.

    "Heh, young man, don''t judge a book by its cover. Why don''t you go inside and see for yourself?" The old man grasped Song Yun''s hand and began walking inside.

    Song Yun struggled to break free, but realized the man''s grip was as firm as a vise holding him, yet he felt no pain at all.

    It was worth noting that Song Yun''s body had undergone systemic enhancements, handling several adults as if it were child''s y. Yet now, he was being overpowered by an unidentified elderly man.

 Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Youre Here to Challenge Us, Arent You?

    ```

    Just like that, Song Yun was pulled into the base by the old man.

    Once inside, Song Yun discovered a vast area with all kinds of training facilities, a stark contrast to the somewhat dpidated gate outside.

    "Ding! Detected host is located at Magic Capital Kunpeng Security Company, would you like to check in?"

    Is iting now? Could it grant me two top-level bodyguards as a sign-in reward?

    But soon the system brutally pped him in the face and told him that everything must be based on reality.

    After Song Yun finished checking in, the system''s voice rang out again.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the check-in, reward ancient martial artsbat techniques maxed out, with an additional one hundred top master''s insights into martial arts practices!"

    In an instant, Song Yun circted the energy in his dantian and felt a qi dragon roaming in his body; with a slight flick of his hand, he sent the old man reeling back several steps.

    The old man turned his head, looking at Song Yun with a face full of surprise. He could sense Song Yun''s momentum steadily climbing to the pinnacle of martial arts, the Grandmaster realm!

    Could this young man be a once-in-a-century genius?

    But that''s not right, he hadn''t heard of any family''s offspring being this powerful!

    This cloaked Song Yun''s identity with a light veil, making it appear very mysterious.

    "Young man, who did you apprentice under?" the old man asked with a cupped-fist salute.

    "Self-taught."

    Song Yun''s words made the old manugh out loud. I''ve lived for such a long time; you expect me to believe that? These days, any old ghost with a bit of real skill is secretive. Without gaining their trust, you can''t learn the real deal!

    Based on the skill you just used to send me flying, that''s not something you can learn in just a few years!

    So, in the old man''s eyes, Song Yun shifted from being a customer to someone who hade to challenge the premises.

    Only this person was a bit tricky to handle; if even he couldn''t deal with him, was today the day thepany''s name would be ruined?

    Looking at the old man''s pained expression, Song Yun approached, puzzled, wanting to snap him out of it, but who knew the old man would dodge him with a Bagua Step.

    "Well, well, you just couldn''t hold back because you''re young!" the old man thought. All these years I have never bullied men or overpowered women, so why do people alwayse to defeat me, to make a name for themselves?

    Is it just because they find me an easy target?!

    The more the old man thought, the angrier he became. He grounded himself in a horse stance, his feet trembling before he turned his waist using strength, his elbow bending, and charging towards Song Yun like an arrow off its bowstring.

    Song Yun took a careful look. Isn''t this the Baji Fist technique? How did such a fierce movee to be used against him?

    He didn''t have time to think any further. Anyone who practices Baji Fist starts by smashing into trees until they can break arge one; only then can they learn the techniques.

    This has led to amon saying among the people: literature pacifies with Bagua under heaven, martial arts shake the universe with Baji!

    Known for its ferocity, a sequence of Baji Fist could leave you dead or at least half disabled.

    Song Yun dared not underestimate it and raised his Cloud Hands. If you''re using Baji Fist, then I''ll stick to you with my four-ounce Bagua Palm!

    The old man''s elbow led his raised palm, chopping down like an axe towards Song Yun''s face. Song Yun blocked with his right hand, skillfully using his Inner Strength to divert the direction, effortlessly neutralizing the old man''s potentially lethal strike.

    But Song Yun was not a great benefactor. If you''re trying to kill me, why should I be courteous?

    With a flutter of movement, he breached the old man''s defenses, entwining his hands around the old man''s arms. Both men began a push hands match following Song Yun''s rhythm.

    ```

    The old man was pushing through several rounds but beads of cold sweat began to pool into rivulets, running down both sides of his cheeks, clearly a bit out of his depth.

    Seeing this, Song Yun converted his strength, then released it, sending the old man stumbling back four or five meters.

    The old man sat on the ground, taking deep breaths of air; the young man''s control was simply terrifying!

    "I admit defeat!" the old man said with humiliation.

    "No, Old man, aren''t you being a bit too dramatic? You started with a sneak attack on me just now, what exactly are you trying to do?" Song Yun asked irritably.

    "???"

    After several changes in his expression, the old man asked cautiously, "You''re not here to challenge the dojo, are you?"

    Hearing this, Song Yun was even more surprised, "Have I ever said anything like that from start to finish?"

    The old man thought about it carefully; indeed, he had not...

    "But you''re so powerful; you don''t need anyone to protect you at all!"

    "Nonsense! It''s a society governed byw now, I can''t just resort to violence for every issue, can I? Besides, bodyguards aren''t just for fighting. I''m so handsome; when I''m out on the street and womene up asking for my contact details, bodyguards can at least fend them off a bit."

    The old man wanted to argue against this rationale but, looking at Song Yun''s face, ultimately he didn''t say a word, alright, your handsomeness is your excuse!

    Since it was all a misunderstanding, the old man took Song Yun to his office, and after some conversation, it turned out that the old man was the chairman of thepany and had a reputation in the martial world when he was young.

    And it was an unlucky day for Song Yun toe; everyone from the base had gone out for wilderness survival training, leaving only the chairman to guard the vast base.

    Since that was the case, Song Yun could only schedule a time toe back for another visit.

    Meanwhile, Ye Qingqing''s father, at his usual residence in Magic Capital, was on a phone call, chuckling away but with his brows slightly furrowed.

    After a while, Ye Qingqing''s father hung up the phone with a headache and massaged his temples.

    "Wife,ter Lu Sihua ising over with Si Hua, can you call Qing Qing toe back for dinner?"

    "What? Si Hua''s back from overseas? Is he still not giving up?" Ye Qingqing''s mother also looked worried.

    They should never have introduced their daughter to Si Hua in the first ce. At first, he seemed polite and cultivated, but behind the scenes, he was a yboy.

    Not to mention that Ye Qingqing, being so prideful, would not fancy such a man, even her parents found him extremely distasteful.

    But what could they do, given that Si Hua''s father and Ye Qingqing''s father were old friends and he had helped him in the past? It was a situation where they detested seeing someone but couldn''t avoid it.

    Thinking this, Ye Qingqing''s mother kicked her husband hard, "It''s all because of you, encouraging our two families'' youngsters to meet. If my daughter really falls into that pit, you better be ready to be skinned alive!"

    Ye Qingqing''s father felt greatly wronged; wasn''t it your nagging about our daughter''s marriage that got me involved in the first ce? Howe I''m solely to me now!

    Of course, he dared not say this aloud. He really feared being thrown out of the house by his wife.

    "What should we do now?" Ye Qingqing''s mother asked, clearly flustered.

    Ye Qingqing''s father sighed, lit a cigarette, and said in a low voice, "Do you really think your daughter is a fool? Si Hua, that brat, Qing Qing sees him far clearer than us. As long as Qing Qing doesn''t agree to be with Si Hua, I''ll talk to Lu; our friendship hassted many years, let''s not fall out over the kids'' affairs."

    "You and you! I''m not saying this; you go and talk to Qing Qing yourself!"

    "No, no! Our daughter already dislikes me; if she gets mad and stopsing back to live here, then what?"

 Chapter 47: Chapter 47 Matchmaking

    By noon, Lu''s father had arrived at the Ye family''s doorstep with Lu Sihua.

    Looking at the imposing gate, Lu Sihua let his imagination run wild. First, as the sole heir of the Ye family, Ye Qingqing meant that after marriage, all the Ye family''s wealth would be his!

    Second, Ye Qingqing was really beautiful, more enchanting than all the women he had yed with!

    With just these two points, he, a notorious yboy when outside,

    was ready to be a well-behaved man.

    Ye''s father personally came out to greet them; after exchanging pleasantries with Old Lu and noticing Lu Sihua peeking around curiously, he couldn''t help but feel a sense of disgust.

    Involuntarily, hepared Lu Sihua with Song Yun in his mind and concluded that if Song Yun had been the one to visit today, he would have been extremely happy to wee him.

    "Come in, today your sister-inw is cooking personally," Mr. Ye said with a smile.

    The group entered the vi, and once inside, Lu Sihua immediately spotted Ye Qingqing helping in the kitchen. Gazing at her graceful figure, a fire ignited within him.

    Meanwhile, Lu''s father and mother were whispering to each other.

    "Qingqing is a fine girl. I think this marriage can work out."

    "Yes, yes! She''s pretty and has a good figure; she''ll definitely be able to have a healthy baby boy!"

    The two exchanged a look, feeling the time might be right to bring up the marriage proposition to Mr. Ye.

    While drinking tea, Lu''s father jokingly said to Mr. Ye, "I see Qingqing is not getting any younger, and my boy here is still single. Why don''t we let them get to know each other? What do you say, Old Ye?"

    "This... I think it''s better for the kids to make their own decisions about such matters. Qingqing, you tell us what you think!" Mr. Ye passed the ball to Ye Qingqing.

    Ye Qingqing stepped out of the kitchen, looked at Lu Sihua with a lovestruck face, and said without a hint of warmth, "I have no such ns. Not to put too fine a point on it, but Lu Sihua is not worthy of me!"

    At these words, Lu''s father and mother''s faces changed color, as nobody wants their son to be belittled by others.

    Mr. Ye then stepped in to lighten the mood, saying that it was almost time for dinner, and led everyone to the dining table.

    Mr. Ye took the head seat, with Lu''s father sitting opposite him. Mrs. Ye and Mrs. Lu faced each other, and Ye Qingqing and Lu Sihua found themselves face to face as well, although Lu Sihua still gazed at Ye Qingqing with deep affection, while she coolly minded her own business, eating her meal.

    "Old Ye, I won''t hide it from you, my visit today is with a purpose,"

    After three rounds of drinks, Lu''s father, slightly inebriated, said while taking advantage of the alcohol''s courage, "You know the strength of our Lu family in Magic Capital. I dare say, if our two families joined forces, the Magic Capital will be ours for the taking!"

    "I believe that after the marriage alliance, it won''t just be in Magic Capital, but in Hua Country and even the entire world, our families will be at the forefront!"

    Lu''s father spoke with fervent enthusiasm, painting an impressive future for Mr. Ye.

    Of course, his calctions were cunning; after all, if Ye Qingqing married into the Lu Family, any children would bear the Lu surname, and decadester, after Mr. and Mrs. Ye pass away, wouldn''t all the Ye family wealth end up in the Lu''s hands?

    This was exactly why Lu''s father was relentless in trying to matchmake these two individuals.

    It was solely because the position Ye Qingqing upied was simply too sensitive. Even if it were a sow instead, Lu''s father would still insist on his son marrying her.

    Upon saying this, Lu Sihua stood up with his wine ss and said, "Uncle Ye, I promise you, if I marry Qingqing, I will definitely treat her well, making her the happiest woman in the world!"

    After finishing his vow, he tilted his head back and downed a ss of red wine.

    Lu Sihua was feeling extremely agitated at this moment. His father had first rified the stakes and he had further fanned the mes. To him, this deal was as good as eighty percent sealed!

    Looking at Ye Qingqing''s celestial beauty, Lu Sihua embarrassingly found himself reacting.

    It wasn''t that he was inhuman, it was simply that Qingqing was a goddess!

    However, when Ye Qingqing sensed the lecherous look in Lu Sihua''s eyes, she was very angry.

    Standing up displeased, she said, "Uncle Lu, I don''t think so. Now that we are both prominent families, if we want to go further, we should do more good deeds and build up our social reputation. Those top-tier families weren''t built merely on money!"

    "So, there''s no need to bring up this matchmaking anymore. I won''t agree to it!"

    Upon these words, the atmosphere gradually quieted down.

    Lu Sihua''s face turned dark as he looked at Ye Qingqing, but he didn''t speak. In his mind, he had already pped her hundreds of times.

    What a little bitch, daring to reject his advances; she waspletely overestimating herself! Did she think just because she was pretty, she could do whatever she wanted?

    "This... we will discuss thister, discuss thister," Father Ye stepped in to smooth things over.

    Then he picked up his wine ss and clinked it with Father Lu.

    Mother Lu still wanted to say something, but Father Lu squeezed her hand, and in the end, she opened her mouth but said nothing.

    "Hehe, times have indeed changed. When we were young, wasn''t marriage arranged by our parents? I didn''t even see Si Hua''s mother until our wedding night," Father Lu seemed to be reminiscing.

    "These days, young people need to date first, then talk about marriage. I was too anxious. I''m sorry, Old Ye. I apologize to you," after saying this, Father Lu downed a full ss of white wine and continued, "How about this, let''s not talk about marriage for now. Can we start as friends at least? Tomorrow, let Si Hua and Qingqing go to the amusement park together to cultivate some affection.

    If it still doesn''t work out, I won''t bring it up again."

    Father Lu had said what was needed and done what was needed, and you, Old Ye, even if you''re the richest man in Magic Capital, should give me some face, right?

    Besides, it''s just a day out, not getting married tomorrow. If you refuse now, that would be rather impolite.

    One could say Father Lu''s move was very cunning, hitting right at the key point, and not at all abrupt.

    Father Ye was a bit troubled and sighed, "Qingqing, how about tomorrow..."

    "I''m not avable!"

    Father Ye had not even finished speaking before he was interrupted by Ye Qingqing.

    Standing up, Ye Qingqing said, "Uncle Lu, let me put it this way, Si Hua and I have no fate or fortune in this lifetime. It''s impossible for us to be together. You and Auntie would be better off spending your time looking at other girls."

    Ye Qingqing was a girl with a strong sense of loyalty. Now that she was married to Song Yun, it was impossible for her to go out with another man!

    Ye Qingqing''s words ultimately ignited the anger of the Lu Family.

    Father Lu finished his drink, mming the ss down hard on the table.

    Even Father Ye was full of bewilderment¡ªwhat had gotten into his daughter?

    Anyone with clear sight could tell that this was giving each side a chance to back down gracefully. Couldn''t she just go out briefly tomorrow and then refuse afterwards?

    "Qingqing, don''t be ridiculous. It''s just a day out to unwind, why make things awkward for everyone?" Father Ye said with a furrowed brow.

 Chapter 48: Chapter 48 I Got Married

    Watching Ye father remain so resolute, Ye Qingqing sat in her seat, her hands ceaselessly twirling together.

    After a long while, her eyes became determined, and she said, "I''m sorry, I''m already married!"

    Upon hearing this, everyone at the table was shocked.

    Lu Sihua looked at Ye Qingqing with disbelief on his face, as the goddess he deeply loved had married someone silently without any fanfare!

    Just who was the damn man who married his goddess?

    Amongst these people, the most shocked were undoubtedly Ye father and Ye mother.

    Their daughter was married?

    Damn it, it must be fake!!!

    Their own parents didn''t even know!!!

    Ye father quickly made a phone call, and when the person on the other end confirmed that "married" was written in Ye Qingqing''s household registration book, Ye father nearly fainted on the spot.

    His daughter, pampered since childhood and inexperienced with men''s sweet talk, would be fine if she had married a worthy match, but if she married a scoundrel, then all of the Ye family''s efforts would be for naught!

    However, now that he thought about it, a rake who had coaxed his daughter into a secret marriage, how could he possibly be a good person!

    His daughter had been deceived like that, forgetting about marrying someone like Song Yun¡ªa true paragon of men¡ªnow, it appeared she couldn''t even marry someone like Lu Sihua.

    Ah, daughter, how could you be so foolish!

    "Speak! What''s the name of the man you married!" Ye father was truly angry at this moment, as the top magnate of Magic Capital, now even his daughter''s marriage was unknown to him, and if the news got out, who knows how many people wouldugh at him.

    At this time, Ye father truly wanted to tear the scoundrel who deceived his daughter into pieces!

    Lu father sat to the side, watching the quarrel between Ye father and his daughter at the dining table, and no longer entertained the thought of his son marrying into the Ye family.

    It was also the first time Ye Qingqing had seen her father so furiously angry. In her memory, her father had always been gentle and refined, and it seemed like nothing could make him angry, but what was happening now?

    "Unfilial daughter! Speak! Who exactly is that man!?" Ye father mmed the table and stood up.

    Seeing her father''s emotions escte, Ye Qingqing dared even less to say Song Yun''s name.

    Ye father calmed his emotions down and had the butler send the Lu Family and their entourage away. What followed would be a family affair.

    After the Lu family left, Ye father sat on the sofa smoking sullenly, while Ye mother was cautiously trying to smooth things over for him.

    Standing to the side, Ye Qingqing watched her mother giving her a disappointed look.

    Seeing this, Ye Qingqing put on a pitiful appearance, tears falling on cue, eliciting sympathy from anyone who saw her.

    She slowly walked up to Ye father, knelt at his knees, and with tearful, sobbing eyes, she said, "Dad..."

    Ye father was still angry at that moment, but he could not withstand Ye Qingqing''s pitiful assault.

    He extinguished his cigarette, sighing deeply.

    "Do you even have your mother and me in your eyes anymore? Since you were little, I provided whatever you wanted, but now, you''ve gone and gotten married without telling us? Ye Qingqing! What were you thinking!"

    Although Ye''s father''s tone was still stern, it clearly showed some signs of softening.

    "Dad~"

    Ye Qingqing pitifully shook her father''s arm, pouting as she said, "Do I look like someone irresponsible? It was just that something came up, and I had no choice but to n for ast-minute marriage; otherwise, I would have certainly brought him to meet you first!"

    "Dad, I''m telling the truth!"

    Ye''s mother also stepped in to smooth things over, gently stroking Ye''s father''s back and saying in a gentle voice, "Qingqing, your dad and I aren''t old-fashioned. Now that you''re married, you should tell us about this boy, right?"

    "Moreover, husband, you told mest time that you met a promising young man, so why couldn''t our daughter find someone like that? I believe in my daughter''s judgement, just as I believe in the judgement I had when I was young!"

    This tteringment made Ye''s father''s mood much better. Ye''s mother was right; when they got married, they didn''t receive blessings from her family, and it was only after he gradually made a fortune that the two families began to interact.

    "Dad, Mom''s right. When she married you, you had nothing too~ But look at you now. You are the richest man in Magic Capital, and who would dare to criticize you? So I''ve inherited my mother''s genes, and I will surely pick a son-inw worthy of the Dragon for you~" Ye Qingqing said coquettishly.

    "Humph, if that''s the case, I can''t be bothered to check. Bring him over the day after tomorrow, and if I think he''s suitable, I''ll immediately n your wedding. But if I think he''s not, don''t me your father for beating lovebirds with a stick!"

    Ye Qingqing knew that her father meant what he said. In Magic Capital, if Ye''s father wanted to investigate someone, it was a matter of minutes, just like how he had checked earlier if she was married¡ªit only took one phone call to get any information he wanted.

    Just as she was considering whether she should elope with Song Yun, Ye''s mother voiced her thoughts, "Qingqing, since you believe that your chosen partner suits you, shouldn''t you have confidence in him? If even this confidence iscking, then Mom advises you to break up!"

    "Fine! Then the day after tomorrow it is!" Ye Qingqing said and then returned to her room.

    Ye''s fathery on the sofa, sighing deeply.

    His daughter was grown up; she was no longer the little girl who used to chase after him for candy. She had her own thoughts now, thoughts that had startled everyone.

    Today, the news that the daughter of the richest man in Magic Capital secretly got married would be known by all. No, he had to seal Ye Qingqing''s records first!

    With that thought, Ye''s father called an old friend, had Ye Qingqing''s files ssified as confidential, and stored them in the archives where they couldn''t be essed without a certain level of clearance.

    Ye''s mother looked on with a grin at her husband''s actions, and although she verbally reprimanded Ye Qingqing for being unfilial, she still protected her fiercely.

    Meanwhile, Ye Qingqing returned to her bedroom, took out her phone, and chatted with Song Yun.

    And told him that her father nned to meet him the day after tomorrow.

    Song Yun was honestly a bit nervous deep down. After all, he was about to meet the richest man in Magic Capital! A man who was used to managing vast enterprises and meeting international figures. Would he be good enough in the eyes of such a person?

    Even though he was worried, Song Yun still nned to go. His own worth was considerable now; he shouldn''t be that inferior to those second-generation rich kids.

    Soon, the day after tomorrow arrived, and Ye Qingqing woke Song Yun up early in the morning, then sent him an address toe to.

    Meanwhile, Ye''s parents sat leisurely in the living room sipping tea, with Ye''s father having resolved to break up the couple no matter what!

    Ye Qingqing watched her parents'' demeanor and felt deeply anxious, hoping that Brother Song Yun would be able to pass this test!

    "Tu Gang, go to the door and wee the guest. If he can''t even pass your test, then don''t let him in!"

    Ye''s father said coldly to his personal bodyguard.

 Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Your Father-in-law is a Bastard

    Tu Gang had been protecting Mr. Ye for nearly a decade. Being a retired special forces soldier, he had sessfully thwarted countless injuries that could have befallen Mr. Ye over those years.

    Therefore, it wasn''t an exaggeration to say that Tu Gang was Mr. Ye''s right-hand man.

    Tu Gang stepped out of the vi and stood at the door.

    Before long, a sports car pulled up at the entrance. Having been with Mr. Ye for a while, Tu Gang naturally knew that the car was worth a fortune.

    "Good day, sir. The Ye residence is not receiving visitors today," Tu Gang said politely as he stopped the car.

    Song Yun got out of the car, shed a smile at the man in ck blocking his way, and said, "Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Song Yun, and I am Qingqing''s husband."

    Tu Gang removed his sunsses, his face filled with shock as he stared at Song Yun. It took a while before he slowly said, "It''s you?"

    "You know me?"

    Not only did Tu Gang know him, but as Mr. Ye''s bodyguard, he would apany Mr. Ye wherever he went, sometimes overtly, sometimes in the shadows.

    Mr. Ye had recently visited Jun Le, and Tu Gang was there too, guarding discreetly from the shadows.

    When he saw Mr. Ye and Song Yun getting along famously, he knew that this young man was no ordinary fellow. But now, to his astonishment, this man turned out to be the youngdy''s husband!

    Good heavens! Could there be such a coincidence in this world!

    He immediately stepped aside, patted Song Yun on the shoulder, and said, "Young man, let me go in and inform them. Wait here for a moment. I believe the master will be pleased with you."

    Song Yun expressed his gratitude with a thank you.

    Tu Gang ran into the house.

    At this moment, Ye Qingqing looked somewhat haggard. She hadn''t slept well since the previous night, really afraid that Song Yun would be subjected to her father''s difficult demands.

    Upon entering the house, Tu Gang whispered to Mr. Ye, "Master, the son-inw... no, that man has arrived!"

    Mr. Ye looked at Tu Gang with confusion. What''s the matter, brother, why have your titles changed just after going out?

    Calling him son-inw, damn, you sure do switch gears fast!

    "Speak! What''s the deal with that man!" Mr. Ye shouted angrily as he mmed his hand on the table.

    Tu Gang quickly gestured with his hand, signaling Mr. Ye to lower his voice, "Master, I dare not mention more, but at least this son-inw is definitely to your liking!"

    It was a jest. In the Magic Capital, there weren''t many who could hold a conversation with the master, and even fewer young men whom the master took a liking to.

    But the only one who not only earned the master''s approval but also conversed pleasurably was Song Yun alone!

    Mr. Ye, annoyed at his personal bodyguard speaking in riddles, became even more resentful towards the man he had not met.

    The damn bastard, my bodyguard went out for just a short time and has already be a turncoat! You really know how to sway hearts, you bastard!

    Mr. Ye stood up, took a moment topose himself, and said, "I''ll go for a stroll. If he leaves before I get back, then I shall not consent to this marriage!"

    Tu Gang, stunned by his words, was about to rify Song Yun''s identity when he saw Mr. Ye walk out the door with a pipe in his mouth.

    Mr. Ye aimlessly wandered around the garden and finally arrived at the entrance. He wanted to see who was so sacred that they managed to steal his beloved daughter''s heart!

    But as soon as he reached the entrance, he saw Song Yun sitting on the hood of the sports car not far away.

    "Song Yun!" Father Ye jogged all the way to Song Yun''s side.

    At that moment, Song Yun was chatting with Ye Qingqing on WeChat. He couldn''t helpmenting that his father-inw really was a busybody. What century is this that he still uses such methods to test sincerity? Even if I were a bad guy, standing at the front door all day would turn me into a good one?

    "Uncle, what are you doing here?"

    Song Yun, who was feeling frustrated, looked up and saw an old friend. His mood instantly improved.

    "I live nearby. But you, what brings you here?" Father Ye asked with a smile, borrowing a lighter from Song Yun and puffing on his pipe.

    "Don''t even mention it, a pile of issues! I try to enter my wife''s house, and the old man gives me a hard time. Can you believe it?" Song Yun sighed.

    Father Ye nodded, empathizing as he said, "I was given a hard time by my father-inw back in the day too! Carrying gifts, I was even chased out the door, sigh, let''s not talk about it anymore. But your father-inw really is blind! He refused entry to such a good son-inw like you!"

    Song Yun also lit a cigarette and smoked sullenly without saying a word.

    Father Ye sat next to Song Yun, looked around, and, to his pleasant surprise, didn''t see that bastard. He couldn''t help feeling a bit happy inside. It seemed the other party was too proud to show his face and walk away, so Qing Qing wouldn''t me him for mess up a love affair then? Especially since it was a man she chose herself.

    With his mood now bright, Father Ye began to chat with Song Yun.

    He never even considered Song Yun as a potential son-inw because, first, Song Yun had parked his car outside someone else''s home, and secondly, Song Yun had mentioned before that he was married, which was nothing like a genuine marriage for his daughter; at best, it was just the two of them registering privately.

    Based on these two points, Father Ye also harbored deep resentment towards Song Yun''s father-inw.

    You old coot, Song Yun is such a catch, having him interested in your daughter is a favor to you; you should check if your ancestors'' graves are smoking green! And now what are you doing? Acting all high and mighty at home, blocking Song Yun from entering the house, pah!

    So, in front of Song Yun, Father Ye badmouthed Song Yun''s father-inw.

    It might look like he was making trouble, but actually, he had a scheme in mind.

    Someone like Song Yun, with his exceptional qualities, would surely have his own pride. If he got the idea to divorce over this ordeal, wouldn''t it be perfect for him to match with his daughter?

    After all, both of them had been through a divorce. They''d undoubtedly cherish each other more, and with someone like him as a father-inw, wouldn''t their life be smooth sailing?

    Thinking this, Father Ye began to hatch a nefarious n. He took the opportunity toin to Song Yun, "It''s almost noon, and it looks like your father-inw doesn''t n to let you in for lunch. How about this,e back to my house with me, I''ll introduce you to my daughter."

    Song Yun hastened to wave off the offer, thinking the uncle was a bit too enthusiastic. Even if he was barred by his father-inw, he wouldn''t just casually meet someone new.

    But Father Ye was persistent, pestering Song Yun toe home with him until Song Yun gave in, merely agreeing toe in and sit for a while.

    When Father Ye pulled him through the grand gates of Ye''s residence, Song Yun was stunned. Right! This uncle is also a Ye. Could it be that he is Ye Qingqing''s father?!

    At that moment, Father Ye was feeling pretty good about himself, humming tunes about the good life.

    Driving that bothersome man away was a minor triumph, but getting Song Yun to meet his daughter was a major one!

    He hadn''t even considered whether they would take to each other; in his eyes, with Ye Qingqing''s stunning beauty and Song Yun''s dashing looks, they were a match made in heaven!

    Meanwhile, inside the vi, Ye Qingqing was pacing anxiously. Why hadn''t Song Yun replied to her messages?

    Was he angry? What should she do now!

    It was all her father''s fault for leaving the house at such a crucial moment, and for being gone so long!

    With lunchtime approaching and the two of them still not having met, she was getting anxious!

 Chapter 50: Chapter 50 I can be so cruel I even scold myself!

    "Hahaha, guess who I brought back?"

    Father Ye came in, arm in arm with Song Yun, swaggering.

    Ye Qingqing looked up and was like, huh???

    When did her father get so chummy with Brother Song Yun? They were evenughing and joking. In her memory, her father not tearing Song Yun to shreds was already a miracle, but she never imagined him being so magnanimous. Thinking about this, Ye Qingqing''s eyes started to moisten.

    "Wife, this young fellow is the talented young man I always talk to you about!" Father Ye led Song Yun into the living room and said to Mother Ye with a big grin.

    When he saw Ye Qingqing''s hopeful gaze, Father Ye snorted coldly, "It''s useless looking at me. Your sham husband has vanished without a trace! I don''t even know what you saw in him. But I''m telling you, from now on, don''t even think about seeing him again! It''s either him or me, you can''t have both!"

    At this moment, Ye Qingqing was also frozen stiff. What''s going on? What''s with her dad? Why does his brain seem a bit off right now?

    Song Yun gave Ye Qingqing a meaningful look, but no matter what, she couldn''t figure out what had happened.

    Looking at Ye Qingqing, Father Ye said earnestly, "Qingqing, it''s not that Daddy doesn''t allow you to get married, but we should marry into a good family, right? How about Song Yun? This young man is handsome and sessful in his career, and he''s quite a match for you!"

    "Song Yun, I''m a straightforward man. What do you think of my daughter? Isn''t she stunning? If you ask me, you should just tell your father-inw to go to hell, that I''m not serving him anymore, and then be with my Qingqing! I believe you two will live better than anyone else!"

    "???"

    Ye Qingqing was even more dumbfounded. Wait, Dad, isn''t Brother Song Yun''s father-inw you? Why are you cursing yourself???

    What exactly is going on here???

    However, one thing was clear¡ª it seemed like her dad wasn''t familiar with Brother Song Yun and didn''t know he was the one married to her...

    Oh right, Brother Song Yun mentioned he met an uncle... and said something about introducing his daughter to him. Could it be my dad!!!

    Was it me scolding myself at that time???

    Thinking this, Ye Qingqing was mentally devastated. If she had known her dad and Song Yun were on such good terms, why did she hide anything at all!!!

    "Song Yun, a true man''s word is his bond. Tell me, do you fancy my daughter or not?" Father Ye said urgently.

    Mother Ye gently pulled at her somewhat feeble husband and said to Sog Yun with a smile, "Hello, I''m Old Ye''s wife. He often mentions you in front of me."

    "Auntie, hello, I''m delighted to meet you."

    "Don''t just sit there. Come, take a seat, let''s eat and talk." Mother Ye beckoned everyone to the table.

    Father Ye poured a ss of white spirit for Song Yun and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Yun, look, you''vee back with me. Has your father-inw sent someone looking for you? That shows he doesn''t value you at all! Such an ignoramus, his daughter can''t be much better, after all, upbringing..."

    "Dad!" Ye Qingqing suddenly spoke up, interrupting Father Ye with an awkward look, "It''s... it''s not really nice to talk about people behind their backs..."

    "What''s the big deal! In Magic Capital, is there anyone I can''t talk about? I''m telling you, the guy you chose is no good either, he has no patience at all! How can I trust you to him?" Father Ye took a sip of white spirit and exhaled a breath of alcohol, "But look at Song Yun, such a great son-inw candidate! Even if the father-inw doesn''t appreciate him, he patiently waits at the door.

    This is the kind of young man I envision as a worthy son-inw!"

    "Actually... my husband didn''t leave..." Ye Qingqing muttered sullenly.

    "What? He didn''t leave? Damn it, where is he then? I''ve been pacing around the door for so long and didn''t see a soul. No, wait, hahaha, I did run into Song Yun, but you can''t say Song Yun is your husband, right? That would be too far-fetched!" Father Ye chuckled.

    "Ah... yes... Song Yun is my husband..."

    As soon as Ye Qingqing uttered these words, the chopsticks Father Ye was using to pick up food suddenly slipped out of his hand and into his te.

    The atmosphere immediately quieted down.

    Now just a few words circted in Father Ye''s head: Song Yun is my husband!

    No way!

    """

    How could there be such a coincidence in this world!

    I would have never expected, my dream son-inw, would actually be my real son-inw!

    It''s really... What am I supposed to say!

    And, it seems that the person I''ve been cursing all this time has been myself?

    The clown is me?

    Song Yun, rubbing the back of his head with a sheepish smile, said, "Actually... I only just found out that you are Qing Qing''s father..."

    "Qing Qing, is Song Yun really your husband? The kind that''s registered and everything?"

    Father Ye turned his head to look at Ye Qingqing in a daze and asked.

    "Of course! Brother Song Yun and I are very much in love!"

    Hearing this, Father Ye pped his thigh hard, damn, not a loss at all!

    So what if he cursed himself; at least it brought Song Yun into the picture!

    If he had known Song Yun was his son-inw sooner, he would have personally gone to pick him up!

    His grandmother''s, he really made a spectacle of himself!

    In the end, with the exnation of Song Yun and Ye Qingqing, everyone finally sorted out the whole affair.

    It turned out that after Song Yun and Ye Qingqing had their marriage registered, they didn''t know each other''s parents, and the encounter between Song Yun and Father Ye at the Junle Vi had been purely coincidental. Neither could have imagined that this would lead to them bing close friends despite the age difference.

    Just like that, one mistake followed another, and everyone was kept in the dark.

    Ye Qingqing, sitting beside Song Yun, looked at Father Ye with a giggling smile and said, "Dad, you were even scolding Song Yun at that time~"

    "Haha... I just didn''t know at the time... Besides, when I get mad, I even scold myself, so what''s wrong with scolding my son-inw a little!"

    Father Ye retorted with a stiff neck.

    Mother Ye also asked teasingly, "So, are you satisfied with this son-inw?"

    "Satisfied, satisfied. If you had told me earlier your husband was Song Yun, why would I have caused all this trouble? I would have announced it to everyone long ago, that I have a wonderful son-inw!" Father Ye said sheepishly.

    And so, a tableful of people cheerfully celebrated with toasts at the meeting dinner.

    This caused both Song Yun and Father Ye to drink a bit too much. Song Yun was okay, his physical condition was very strong, with a much higher alcohol metabolism than the average person.

    But Father Ye was a bit tipsy.

    So the two of them sat on the lounge chairs in the courtyard, leisurely sipping tea.

    It wasn''t until nightfall that the family had another dinner together.

    After dinner, with the smell of alcohol on his breath, Father Ye said, "It''s sote, I can''t be at ease with you going back. Just stay here for the night."

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun''s heart started pounding faster, what a great father-inw! Is he starting to help me out already?

    But Father Ye''s following words sent a chill down Song Yun''s spine.

    "Song Yun, you can stay in Qing Qing''s room, and Qing Qing, you can sleep with your mom tonight. It''s been a long time since the two of you had a quiet chat. It seems that this girl is about to get married and, after that, chances like this will be rare."

    """

 Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Amazing Culinary Skills!

    When it was time to go to bed, Song Yun was arranged to sleep in Ye Qingqing''s boudoir.

    Smelling Ye Qingqing''s scent on the bedding, Song Yun was restless, but given that he was at his father-inw''s house, he didn''t dare act out. No matter how much his father-inw liked him, he would certainly side with his daughter on this matter.

    Tossing and turning, Song Yun just couldn''t fall asleep, so parched and thirsty, he got up nning to find some water in the living room.

    He had barely reached the stairs when he collided with a shadow next to him.

    Upon closer inspection, it was Ye Qingqing!

    "What are you doing up sote?" Ye Qingqing, having been bumped into, winced and asked dissatisfiedly.

    "I missed you so much I couldn''t sleep. I thought I might steal you away!"

    Song Yun pulled Ye Qingqing back into the room, followed by a deep kiss.

    Afterward, Ye Qingqing propped herself up on Song Yun''s chest, gasping for breath, "I can''t anymore! If I don''t go back now, Mom is going toe looking for me!"

    Song Yun could only reluctantly let her go. After all, this wasn''t his own home, and there was always the possibility of getting caught.

    Ironically, after kissing Ye Qingqing a few times, Song Yuny down on the soft bed and fell sound asleep.

    Early the next morning.

    Song Yun felt someone sitting on top of him.

    He slowly opened his eyes and saw Ye Qingqing, dressed neatly, straddling his waist.

    "Husband~ good morning~"

    She was flirting with him so early in the morning, and Song Yun swore to make Ye Qingqing realize that men are beasts in the morning!

    He captured Ye Qingqing''s lips, only releasing her when she was about to run out of breath.

    "You rascal! I came to wake you up for breakfast, you better get up, or Dad is going toe up and call you personally soon!"

    Ye Qingqing''s face was flushed with a charming scowl at Song Yun.

    Song Yun smiled foolishly, got dressed, and followed Ye Qingqing downstairs.

    "Song Yun is awake,e try the breakfast I made. I''ll tell you, no one in the Magic Capital''s marketce can cook better than me!"

    Ye Qingqing''s father ced a te on the table very proudly, "I have done a lot of research on Cantonese cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, and Hakka cuisine. I even personally cooked a dish once when I dined with Jack Ma!"

    Ye Qingqing''s mother nodded in agreement, "Perhaps if Qingqing''s dad had left aside his talent for business and became a chef, that would have been the best choice. Even though he tosses around hundreds of millions in the business world, at home, he''s just a family cook."

    Song Yun nodded with a smile, then followed Ye Qingqing''s father into the kitchen.

    "Dad, let me help you out."

    Hearing Song Yun''s call, Ye Qingqing''s father didn''t feel any aversion, but was actually filled with pride. It seemed his daughter had indeed inherited her mother''s genes, possessing a good eye for choosing a husband!

    Ye Qingqing''s father nned to make a steamed egg custard, breaking several eggs into a bowl, skimming the froth from the top, and cing it onto the steamer.

    Song Yun saw this and spoke up, "Dad, if you add some salt and MSG to enhance the vor before steaming, it will taste better."

    Ye Qingqing''s father looked at Song Yun in surprise, curious to ask, "You can cook too?"

    "Hehe, I have an interest in this area."

    Hearing that, Ye Qingqing''s father was even more convinced Song Yun was a good son-inw. Not only was he handsome and good at investing, but now he could cook too! Where could you find a better son-inw?

    Finally, after Ye Qingqing''s father had prepared several dishes, there was just one more to go¡ªa stir-fry of mixed vegetables.

    Seeing Song Yun diligently chopping and washing vegetables beside him, Ye Qingqing''s father generously handed over the reins to Song Yun.

    "You do thest dish."

    Ye father moved to the side, yielding the position of the head chef.

    Song Yun respectfully epted themand, chopped the vegetables, added them to the dish, and started stir-frying. Each step was so smooth that even Ye father, who wanted to give some pointers, did not know how to begin.

    Five or six minutes passed, and a dish of Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables was sessfully served, its rich aroma making Ye father''s mouth water. He couldn''t wait to let Ye mother taste it first and directly grabbed a chopstick-full.

    "Hiss! It''s a bit hot, a bit hot!"

    Ye father gulped down the mouthful of food, and despite the haste, he could tell that Song Yun''s cooking was simply exceptional!

    With thest dish served, breakfast at the Ye residence officially began.

    Song Yun was fine, eating Ye father''s cooking on the one hand and sipping on seafood porridge in small gulps on the other.

    The three members of the Ye family, however, were not soposed. Logically, they were connoisseurs who had weathered many storms and tasted countless delicacies, but now they were utterly outmatched by the dish casually prepared by Song Yun.

    On the dining table, the dish cooked by Song Yun was the first to be finished.

    Smacking his lips, Ye father eximed, "Song Yun''s cooking skills can simply be described as ''having attained the ultimate perfection.'' His dishes remind me of the state banquet I had a few years ago in BJ!"

    "Right, I truly didn''t expect Song Yun could cook, let alone cook so well!" Ye mother nodded in agreement.

    As for Ye Qingqing, she had already tasted Song Yun''s cooking before and did not seem as excited.

    "Hehe, I''m not busy today, so how about I prepare a grand meal for you both at noon?"

    Seeing the opportunity to ingratiate himself with his inws, how could Song Yun let it go?

    Ye father and Ye mother quickly nodded, postponing all their ns for the day.

    Song Yun set the menu and handed it over to the butler of the Ye residence, who personally went to purchase the ingredients.

    Thus, Song Yun witnessed what was called efficiency, and the quality of ingredients.

    In less than half an hour, all the ingredients Song Yun requested wereid out before him.

    As he casually inspected them, he discovered that in just half an hour, the butler had managed to procure the best, top-grade, and freshest ingredients avable on the market.

    Given that, he could not disappoint.

    Song Yun busied himself in the kitchen alone, with dish after dish being served by Ye Qingqing.

    Ye father and Ye mother sat at the dining table, swallowing hard at the tantalizing aroma of the dishes.

    But at that moment, the Lu Family sent someone over again.

    It turned out that since yesterday, Lu father had people keeping an eye on the Ye family''s doorstep. They were eager to see who could have lured Ye Qingqing away, to find out exactly who this paragon was.

    ording to the informant''s report, Ye father had even wrapped his arm around a young man as they entered the Ye household and had note out all night!

    This made Lu father ufortable, and he too wanted to see just who could be better than his own son!

    Even more upset than Lu father was Lu Sihua.

    He clenched his fists, wondering whether to throw a punch at that bastard when they met.

    He had pursued Ye Qingqing for so long, and now, a nobody from outside their circles had reaped the benefits, which the proud Lu Sihua could not ept!

    With the Lu Family''s arrival, Ye father could no longer just sit there; he had to stand up and personally receive them.

    After all, he hadn''t given old Lu any facest time, and today, he couldn''t neglect his guests no matter what.

    Lu father entered the house with his family and immediately smelled the aroma of the dishes.

    He took a deep breath, looked at Ye father in surprise, and asked, "Did your family change chefs?"

    "Hehe, these are cooked by my son-inw," Ye father couldn''t care less if he offended anyone, and proudly said.

 Chapter 52: Chapter 52 Want to drink? Ill see you through to the end!

    "Oh?"

    Lu''s father looked towards the kitchen just in time to see Song Yun carrying out a dish, and after a careful nce, he sighed.

    Setting aside everything else, just the aristocratic demeanor of Song Yun was already overshadowing his own son.

    "Dad, do we have guests?"

    After setting down the dish, Song Yun casually wiped his hands on his apron and asked.

    "Yes, this is your Uncle Lu and his family." Ye''s father introduced, "Since you''re here, why not stay and have some food?"

    Lu''s father nodded, observing his son''s eyes zing with anger and Song Yun''s nonchnt demeanor, and quickly made a judgement.

    Ye''s father said with a smile, "Come on, everyone, let''s raise a ss to thank Song Yun for the splendid meal he has prepared for us."

    "A cook, acting all high and mighty..."

    Lu Sihua was displeased that Song Yun had be the center of attention and muttered something under his breath.

    The Ye family knew that Lu Sihua was seething with anger, having chased after Ye Qingqing for several years only to be beaten to the punch by someone else.

    But Song Yun was unaware of all these details; he only sensed that this younger brother harbored considerable hostility towards him.

    "Heh, do we know each other?"

    "No, but I just can''t stand you."

    Lu Sihua''s words plunged the room into silence, and even Ye''s father slowly put down the ss he was holding. The kid didn''t seem to care about the impact of his words on his host, Ye''s son-inw.

    As the atmosphere grew increasingly awkward, Lu''s father quickly picked up his ss and said, "Old Ye, here''s to you. It seems you''ve found a good son-inw; as an old friend, I''m happy for you."

    That was offering a way out, and Ye''s father couldn''t refuse. He lifted his ss, clinked it with the other''s, and they both downed their drinks.

    Lu Sihua poured himself a ss of wine, his fingers gripping the cup tightly, and the more he thought about it, the less reconciled he felt, eventually pouring himself a full cup from the decanter.

    "I apologize for what I just said. This drink is for you."

    As Lu Sihua slowly lifted the decanter, everyone present knew what he was up to.

    In their circle, Lu Sihua had a reputation as someone who dared to drink and could hold his liquor. There were always those who challenged him each year, but most ended up passed out under the table.

    Now, he wanted to use this tactic to embarrass Song Yun.

    To be honest, Ye''s father was now truly irritated. "You little bastard," he thought. "I''m overlooking this because of your dad, but can''t you just eat your meal quietly? Must you jump out to seek attention?"

    Before Ye''s father could say a word, Song Yun had already filled his own decanter to the brim.

    "Your health first."

    Song Yun tilted his head back, and the liquor slid down his throat.

    Honestly, Song Yun was truly not afraid of such drinking. His physical constitution was far superior to ordinary people, and thus he could metabolize the alcohol very quickly.

    Plus, he had a hangover cure card in his hand that he''d acquired from a recent check-in; he hadn''t thought it would be of any use, but it seemed today was the day.

    Watching Song Yun drink without hesitation, Lu Sihua couldn''t help but think, "Drink up, let''s see who can hold more liquor!"

    So he followed suit, also downing a ss of white liquor.

    He shook his head, exhaled a breath of alcohol, and before he could even take a few bites of food to ease himself, Song Yun was already pouring him another full ss.

    "Little brother, since it''s our first meeting, this one''s for you."

    After saying that, Song Yun gulped down another ss of white liquor.

    Lu Sihua looked at the clear liquid in the ss, and without bothering to eat, he also drank it down.

    "Come on, it''s customary to have three drinks upon a first meeting. Here''s another from me to you."

    Song Yun tilted his head back again and downed another ss.

    Watching Song Yun drink as if it were water, Lu Sihua felt intimidated. The alcohol was getting to him even more.

    But he was the one who had initiated the challenge; there was no backing out now.

    After three cups in quick session, Lu Sihua hurriedly ate a few bites of food to settle the churning alcohol in his stomach.

    But Song Yun didn''t touch his food at all and continued to pour another cup for Lu Sihua''s shared drinking vessel.

    "I feel like we brothers are fated, shall we drink together?"

    Lu Sihua chewed on his food while clenching his right fist under the table.

    "Song Yun, drinking like this is too harmful to your health; you should eat something," Ye Qingqing''s father said reproachfully, but deep down he was impressed by Song Yun''s alcohol tolerance.

    "Yes, yes, yes, eat something first." Lu''s father hastily chimed in, knowing all too well the limits of his own son, who despite his usual ability to drink, would need four to five hours over a meal of eating, drinking, and chatting for the effects of the alcohol to wear off.

    But Song Yun''s unorthodox and aggressive drinking method left Lu Sihua with no way to defend himself.

    Seeing this, Song Yun put down his cup and leisurely ate the food Ye Qingqing had picked for him.

    After more than ten minutes, Lu Sihua slowly got his energy back, but he didn''t dare to chug directly from the shared drinking vessel.

    Instead, he poured into a small cup of baijiu and raised it, saying, "I think our brotherhood is also fated, shall we drink?"

    Song Yun, who didn''t refuse a challenge, downed the cup without even looking.

    "All goes smoothly in sixes, we''ve had four and there are just two left, let''s drink them together."

    Song Yun poured himself two more cups and drank them with a guzzling sound.

    Lu Sihua quickly followed suit.

    "Now that the ''six sixes'' are done, let''s drink to ''seven hearts united in effort''!"

    Seeing Song Yun beginning to look tired, Lu Sihua cast aside his concerns; he refused to believe he was inferior in drinking to Song Yun, certain that this bastard was just pretending to be calm!

    The two men proceeded with ''eight immortals crossing the sea,'' ''nine back to one,'' and ''perfection in ten.''

    After finishing, Lu Sihua began to slur his words.

    "You... who are you really..." Lu Sihua mumbled unclearly.

    "I''m just an ordinary person."

    Song Yun continued to eat his food with a smile, as if nothing was wrong.

    "I..."

    "Thud!"

    Lu Sihua hadn''t finished speaking when he dived under the table.

    Seeing the drinking session was beyond salvage, Lu''s father sighed and left with his son.

    In his view, stubbornlypeting with Song Yun was a foolish choice, as it was evident that Song Yun, despite drinking so much, hadn''t changed color, nor did his hand tremble when picking up food.

    Moreover, Song Yun took advantage of Lu Sihua''s toasting as an excuse to drink fiercely, resulting in Lu Sihua''s eventual bacsh.

    The more Lu''s father thought about it, the more annoyed he became, ring at his son lying ineffectively in the back seat and angrily pped him.

    On the other side, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing''s father slowly sipped their drinks.

    Ye Qingqing''s father felt very pleased at this moment, admiring the masterful and overt strategy used by Song Yun.

    Furthermore, Song Yun''s cooking was very much to his taste, and the more he observed Song Yun, the more he liked him.

    Although the meal started off somewhat unsatisfactorily, it had made up for itter on.

    After the meal, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing''s father chatted over tea.

    Ye Qingqing''s father took a sip of his tea and curiously asked, "Song Yun, to be honest, I still don''t know what exactly do you do for work?"

    "Heh, actually, I do whateveres to my mind, but I own a hospital in Magic Capital, and it''s doing quite well."

    "Oh? You own it?" Ye Qingqing''s father asked in surprise, "Which hospital?"

    "Hua Chuang Private Hospital."

    Upon hearing the name, Ye Qingqing''s father''s mouth fell open in a dumbfounded expression.

 Chapter 53: Chapter 53 Chairman Song!

    Ye father had never expected that thergest private hospital in Magic Capital was actually owned by his son-inw.

    What is the thing that wealthy people fear the most? It is certainly sickness and death!

    If there is a trustworthy person within a hospital, that undoubtedly provides a guarantee for life.

    "Good son-inw, good son-inw!" Ye father said with a beaming smile.

    While the two chatted, the news of Song Yun bing the richest son-inw in Magic Capital had already spread throughout the city.

    Countless people were guessing what kind of person Song Yun was to have captured Ye Qingqing''s heart.

    The men who had pursued Ye Qingqing were growing more and more resentful towards Song Yun.

    One of them could not hold back and decided to visit and inquire why the goddess had married an outsider!

    He certainly wouldn''t foolishly rush to the Ye family himself, for no matter what, Song Yun was still the son-inw of Magic Capital''s wealthiest, and he, being younger, was not significant enough inparison.

    So he went home to find his own father and, along with several other families, paid a visit.

    By the time Ye father received the news, they had already arrived at the front gate.

    They spoke ofing to congratte Ye father, but in reality, each harbored their own ulterior motives.

    Although Ye father was the richest man in Magic Capital, he couldn''t afford to offend so many people at once.

    The visitors from the three families entered the living room and sat down on the sofa in unison, waiting to see Song Yun.

    When Song Yun made his entrance, the heads of the three families sighed, his first impression on them was extremely favorable.

    "Old Ye, is this your son-inw, Song Yun?" the head of the Zhang Family, Zhang Bosi asked.

    "Yes! Handsome, isn''t he? Does he resemble me in my youth?" Ye father cheerfully poured tea for the guests.

    "Uncle Ye, there are plenty of handsome men these days, but very few who are a match for Qing Qing!"

    A young man spoke disdainfully, "Just like today''s stars, each generation is more handsome than thest, but in the end they still scurry about for fame, while we can decide their fates."

    At these words, Ye father''s face darkened. Was this an attempt to mock him to his face? Had he been too lenient in recent years, letting them forget his once thunderous methods?

    The father of the young man, noticing the gloom on Ye father''s face, hastily interjected, "Speaking nonsense! How can those actors bepared with the son-inw of the Ye family! However..."

    "There is one thing that is true, that being handsome isn''t very useful in society. If a man has a business, he has everything!"

    "My son isn''t so capable; he just returned from studying in the UK. I invested two billion for him to get a feel for society, and who knew he would start making a profit within a year, hehe, I didn''t have this young whippersnapper''s brains when I was his age."

    After speaking, the man turned his head to look at Song Yun and asked with a smile like a tiger, "Little Song, what do you do?"

    With these words uttered, the room fell silent.

    After a long moment, Song Yun took a sip of tea and asked, "What is this gentleman''s surname, please?"

    "No need for formalities, my surname is Wu! Call me Wu Jianzhong!"

    "Oh, in Uncle Wu''s words, it seems I''ve be a good-for-nothing, living off the Ye family..."

    Before Song Yun could finish, Wu Jianzhong interrupted him, "Little Song, I did not say that, how would your father-inw feel if he heard that and misunderstood? I was simply saying that a man should prioritize his career, don''t misinterpret my words!"

    "Hehe." Song Yunughed and shook his head before continuing, "Then how do you know that I don''t have my own business?"

    "You?" Wu Jianzhong looked Song Yun up and down, truly not expecting that there was a young talent named Song Yun in the business world.

    "Then tell your Uncle Wu, what exactly do you do?"

    "Investment, and a bit of real business." Song Yun said indifferently, not taking these people seriously at all.

    "Investment? You understand investment?" Wu Jianzhong shook his head, thinking the young man was surely boasting. Could he be bragging about ying with investments after handling a few tens of thousands in funds?

    In their eyes, anything below ten million was just ythings.

    "Out of respect for Mr. Ye, I won''t pry too much into your investments. So tell me about the real business you''re in?"

    "Huachuang Private Hospital."

    Song Yun''s tone carried a hint of anger. He had been in a rather good mood, but it seemed there was always someone with no foresight looking for trouble. Did they really think he was a pushover just because he was quiet?

    "Haha, young man, don''t lie. I know your hospital director. It would be terribly embarrassing if I called and they didn''t recognize you!" With that, Wu Jianzhong took out his phone and dialed the hospital director''s number.

    To everyone there, the name of Huachuang Private Hospital was simply too significant. Not to mention its overall medical standards being internationallypetitive, just its surgery department alone was enough to surpass many top hospitals. Even some doctors paid out of their own pockets to study and improve their skills at Huachuang.

    Therefore, such a prestigious hospital was certainly on these big shots'' list of favorites.

    While everyone waited to see Song Yun''s embarrassment, the call went through.

    Wu Jianzhong didn''t want topletely offend Mr. Ye, so he didn''t put the call on speaker.

    But after a few words and receiving urate information from the other side, Wu Jianzhong''s heart sank.

    Damn, the young man really was the chairman of Huachuang Private Hospital!

    This meant that they had offended the best group of doctors in the Magic Capital!

    With this in mind, Wu Jianzhong didn''t bother to question Song Yun further. He ended the call and left in a hurry with his son.

    Watching Wu Jianzhong''s retreating back, the remaining two families were bbergasted. What was going on? They had agreed to stand together and teach Song Yun a lesson, then unt their family power a bit. What if Ye Qingqing changed her mind?

    But now it seemedpletely different!

    Wu Jianzhong''s departure left the other two families unsure of how to proceed, realizing that Song Yun must hold a significant position within Huachuang Hospital!

    Just as the two families hesitated about whether to leave or not, Wu Jianzhong returned, carrying a pile of gifts, but this time without his overseas-educated son.

    "Chairman Song, I''ve long heard about your great reputation! I didn''t expect it to be you. You really are aplished at such a young age!" Wu Jianzhong ced the pile of high-end gifts on the ground, saying with a smile on his face.

    In his eyes, Song Yun was now on an equal level with them, perhaps even holding their lifeline in his hands. For such a big shot, it was best not to offend him¡ªif they did, they might have nowhere to go when sick.

    "Old Wu, what''s this all about?"

    The other two families were even more stunned. What was this situation? Chairman Song? Song Yun had started apany?

    Wu Jianzhong said with a heartyugh, "Today, I specially came to congratte Mr. Ye on gaining a wonderful son-inw. These gifts were prepared well in advance, but I forgot them when I got out of the car. Seems I''m getting old; my memory is not what it used to be."

    Mr. Ye was happy to offer a way out, recognizing that it''s always best not to burn bridges, as one might cross paths again in the future, and making enemies was the most foolish way to handle things.

 Chapter 54: Chapter 54 Each Harboring Their Own Schemes

    "Come on, let me introduce you, Song Yun is the chairman of Huachuang Private Hospital!"

    Wu Jianzhong''s words plunged the other two families into silence, as they had no idea that Song Yun also held this high-status identity.

    It''s too tough, too tough!

    There are some people you just don''t want to offend, and doctors are one of them!

    Yet both families hade empty-handed, and they started regretting not having prepared some gifts in their cars.

    It seemed like Wu Jianzhong, the sly dog, was the shrewd one here!

    As Wu Jianzhong was currying favor with Father Ye, the other two families quickly sent texts to instruct their subordinates to buy gifts.

    Within ten minutes, the groups arrived at the Ye household, each carrying an array of high-end gifts.

    Looking at the mountain of gift boxes piling up, Father Ye also found himself in a dilemma and had the bodyguards move them all into the storage room.

    Now it appeared that Wu Jianzhong, who had given his gift first, had actually given the lightest gift of all.

    Wu Jianzhong gritted his teeth and smiled, but inside he was cursing the people from the other two families.

    As a result, the chats among the three families were not very pleasant afterwards.

    They had agreed to be allies, but each harbored ulterior motives and backstabbed their teammates.

    The three families came with resentment and left with even more.

    After everyone had left, Father Ye''s appreciation for Song Yun grew the more he looked at him. How did he manage to find such a good son-inw!

    Ah, when he was young, the family mansion was demolished, andter his investments rode the wave of market booms. Now in his old age, his daughter had found a husband that was perfect in every way; could he be the protagonist of a novel?

    Put this temte on anyone, and you''d definitely write a feel-good story!

    Father Ye, with his arm around Song Yun''s shoulder, chuckled and said, "Song Yun, they say a son-inw is half a son. You''re my son too. Your father-inw herecks nothing but money! If you need money for anything, just ask me anytime. I can''t promise too much, but ten or twenty billion is easy!"

    Hearing his father-inw beating his chest, offering him money, Song Yun also smiled and didn''t say a word.

    If it had been a year ago, let alone ten or twenty billion, even one million would have been a sky-high sum for him.

    But now, his worth was in the tens of billions, and with the system''s support, he believed that in the near future, the title of richest man in Magic Capital might well be his.

    Because of what happened today, Song Yun stayed another night at the Ye family, and only after taking Ye Qingqing to thepany did he leave the next day.

    Having nothing particr to do, Song Yun decided to return to the vi. After all, these past two days at the Ye family, he couldn''t sleep well at all. Just think about being in a room full of women''s fragrances, yet you can''t do anything; it''s sheer desperation!

    As he was driving back, Yuan Siyi sent a voice message saying that she had already sent her mother to Huachuang Hospital for treatment the day before. ording to the doctors, her mother''s chronic illness could gradually be cured over the next three years.

    This eased Yuan Siyi''s worries, and with Huachuang Hospital naturally serving as a sanatorium, Yuan Siyi no longer had to worry about her mother while attending sses.

    Hearing the girl''s grateful tone, Song Yun nned to take the youngster to the hospital to visit her aunt. After all, her husband was his dad''srade-in-arms, and this rtionship alone meant that he, as the younger generation, ought to pay a visit.

    So, Song Yun sent her a voice message saying he would be at their school in ten minutes.

    On the other side, Yuan Siyi was still lying in bed, her two snow-white long legs swinging back and forth.

    "Ding-dong~"

    The moment Song Yun''s voice message arrived, Yuan Siyi couldn''t wait to open it. Hearing that Song Yun was on his way, she hurriedly got up.

    What to do now? Song Yun would be there in ten minutes, and she hadn''t put on makeup or washed her hair. How was she supposed to meet him!

    With no other choice, she hastily slipped on a dress and a pair of sneakers and hurried downstairs.

    This time, Song Yun didn''t park at the school entrance but drove straight in.

    Approaching the girls'' dormitory, Song Yun saw a fiery red Ferrari parked out front.

    A young man with slicked-back hair was standing in front of the car, holding a bouquet of roses.

    Finally, he saw his goddess, Yuan Siyi.

    He rushed forward a few steps and stuffed the flowers into Yuan Siyi''s arms.

    "Siyi, are you going out?"

    The young man greeted her with a smile. He often came here for no reason other than to wait for Yuan Siyi, but despite his efforts, Yuan Siyi never reciprocated his love, which troubled him deeply.

    Yuan Siyi set the massive bouquet on the ground before she could get a clear look at the face of the man who sent the flowers.

    "Han Guoshi? Haven''t I already told you to stop harassing me?"

    Yuan Siyi was somewhat annoyed.

    He was a student from the next ss over, unting the wealth of his family. Since the beginning of university, he led a life of chaos. Eventually, he seemed to have caused a few girls to fall pregnant, but all these issues were hushed up with money.

    It was unclear what got into him, but this guy set his sights on Yuan Siyi. At first, he sent choctes and plush toys, but she rejected them all. Then he started sending flowers and makeup products.

    Each time, it took Yuan Siyi a long time to return these gifts to their sender.

    Thus, from the bottom of her heart, Yuan Siyi was disgusted with Han Guoshi.

    But Han Guoshi''s skin was so thick that it was exceptional. shing a charming smile at Yuan Siyi, he slowly said, "Siyi, this is my new sports car. Want to go for a drive?"

    Before Yuan Siyi could speak, her roommates came out of the dorm and upon seeing Han Guoshi, disdain showed on their faces.

    "Han Guoshi, I advise you to have some dignity! Everyone knows what kind of person you are. To pursue our Siyi, you better wait for your next life!"

    "A prodigal who returns is more precious than gold. I, Han Guoshi, can swear to heaven that I will love only Yuan Siyi in this lifetime. If I break this promise, let thunder strike me down!"

    Han Guoshi raised three fingers on his right hand solemnly, but this pile of nonsense he likely had repeated hundreds of times before.

    "Keep your dirty tricks to yourself. I''m telling you, our Siyi has someone she likes who is a thousand times, no, ten thousand times better than you!" a girl disdainfully said to Han Guoshi.

    Upon hearing this, Han Guoshi paused, his hands clenched into fists, and veins throbbed on his forehead.

    In his eyes, the girl he liked should belong to him alone; if anyone tried to contest that, he would crush them with money. This had been his approach with previous girlfriends.

    But after each rtionship began, he soon got bored, yet he forbade the girls from contacting other men. He would beat them whenever he found out.

    All of these incidents had been silenced with his family''s money.

    "Tell me, who is it that you like? Wang Chao? Ma Li? Or Jin Wei?"

    Han Guoshi asked through gritted teeth, genuinely frightening the few girls.

    "Speak up, I''m telling you to speak!" Han Guoshi roared.

    Just as his rage reached its peak, a horn sounded from behind.

    He turned to see an approaching Lamborghini limited edition racing towards him, which seemed to indicate his car was in the way.

 Chapter 55: Chapter 55 Overbearing Presence

    In front of the Lamborghini Veneno, the Ferrari sports car seemed so insignificant.

    "That car is driven by Si Yi''s childhood friend, and the one sitting inside is the person Si Yi likes. You think you''re so tough? Go deal with him then, and see if they don''t break your legs!"

    Yuan Siyi''s roommate, who had seen Song Yun, shouted.

    Watching the approaching sports car, Han Guoshi''s heart began to thump wildly.

    He was frightened. His own sports car had cost him three million in full payment, probably not even enough to count as a fraction for the other party.

    How could someone who could afford such a car be a nobody?

    This kind of ultra-rich second generation could crush him without effort¡ªhe thought, not just him but his entire family. Maybe they wouldn''t even need to lift a finger, just casually mention something to their allies, and his family would be bankrupt.

    Although Han Guoshi was indeed a scumbag, that didn''t mean he was stupid. On the contrary, he was very shrewd. He had seen real ultra-rich second generations ruin others'' families within a mere half hour. Right now, he was genuinely scared.

    Song Yun parked the car perfectly and elegantly stepped out.

    Despite dressing very casually, he exuded an aura of nobility that Han Guoshi had never encountered before.

    Song Yun strode toward Han Guoshi, his every step heavily resonating in Han Guoshi''s heart.

    Standing before Han Guoshi, he looked down upon him. Even though Han Guoshi was only slightly shorter than Song Yun, Song Yun''s imposing presence bore down like Mount Tai, involuntarily making Han Guoshi feel inferior.

    Head bowed, his legs visibly trembled and he didn''t dare to meet Song Yun''s gaze, a stark contrast to his prior arrogance.

    "Who is he?" Song Yun asked indifferently.

    "Just someone pursuing me, so annoying!"

    Yuan Siyi stepped forward to stand beside Song Yun and said, "I''ve rejected him repeatedly, but he keeps sending things, which is very troubling."

    Hearing this, Han Guoshi nearly knelt on the ground. Oh grandmother, Yuan Siyi I call you my grandmother, although I harbored thoughts of pursuing you, you didn''t have to mention it in front of this big shot!

    Han Guoshi was very afraid of those higher in status than himself, let alone someone like Song Yun who he considered a real powerhouse.

    Now, he regretted it all. Why on earth did he insist on pursuing a pure girl among all the gold-diggers in this campus?

    If only he had known how formidable Yuan Siyi''s backing was, he wouldn''t have made a move and offered himself up on a tter!

    Song Yun looked down pensively at Han Guoshi.

    Han Guoshi noticed the gaze, looked up briefly, then immediately averted his eyes in the face of Song Yun''s intimidating look.

    That look in the big shot''s eyes was terrifying!

    What did that nce mean just now? Was he considering how to get rid of me?

    Wuuwuu, I''m still young, I don''t want to die!

    "Watch yourself!"

    Song Yun casually tossed out the warning.

    Han Guoshi almost cried with gratitude upon hearing this, thinking he had encountered a generous big shot. His luck was truly unmatched!

    Just as he was secretly rejoicing, Song Yun spoke again, "If I catch you bothering Si Yi again, you know the consequences."

    Having said that, he patted Han Guoshi''s shoulder.

    Han Guoshi was almost scared enough to copse on the spot. After making a bunch of promises to Song Yun, he fled in panic.

    The girls in Yuan Siyi''s dorm and the rest of thedies in the female dormitory building drooled over this scene!

    Too handsome!

    Is this too Mary Sue?!

    Could this be the domineering CEO?

    Not only is he good-looking, but he''s also full of gentlemanly charm. Oh my god, even if such a man were a jerk, we would be willing to be yed by him countless times!

    "Boo hoo hoo, is this what it''s like when a hero saves a beauty? Will I ever encounter such a scenario in my lifetime?"

    "If it weren''t happening right before my eyes, I''d think it was a TV show!"

    "Little brother, do you happen to have an elder or younger brother you could introduce to me? Please!"

    Yuan Siyi''s roommates encircled Song Yun, leaving him stunned in the center.

    I only graduated a few years ago, right? Are female college students nowadays this bold? Howe I didn''t catch up with such times when I was studying!

    "Alright, alright, we''ve got something to do so we''ll be leaving now..."

    Yuan Siyi pulled Song Yun by the hand, breaking free from the growing crowd of girls.

    Sitting in the car, Song Yun quickly started up and sped away.

    "Brother Song Yun, don''t think all my roommates are like that... actually, they''re all really good people. When my family wasn''t doing so well before, they always took care of my feelings, and would bring me along for anything fun or delicious, so please don''t be mad at them..." Yuan Siyi said cautiously from inside the car.

    "Hehe,ter, after we visit your mother, let''s invite them all for a meal as thanks for all the years they''ve taken care of you," Song Yun said with a smile.

    To him, these friends Yuan Siyi had met were what you''d call true besties. At university, especially among female groups, one dorm of four people might form seven or eight small discussion groups, everyone scheming against each other. Si Yi having met them was indeed her good fortune.

    Song Yun took Yuan Siyi to the Huachuang Private Hospital and after inquiring about Mrs. Yuan''s condition from the chief physician, followed Yuan Siyi into the luxurious VIP ward.

    To call it a ward was an understatement; it was more like a presidential suite in a five-star hotel, with every room being a three-bedroom with a living area and fully equipped with various furniture and items.

    Seeing Mrs. Yuan lying in bed receiving an IV, she looked much too different from the image he remembered.

    In his memory, Mrs. Yuan was beautiful and elegant, filled with an intellectual charm, but the current Mrs. Yuan was thin and frail, her hair dry and dull, looking as old as a woman in her fifties or sixties.

    "Aunt, I''vee to see you!"

    Song Yun said softly, sitting on the chair beside the sick bed.

    "Who are you?" Mrs. Yuan''s cloudy eyes looked over Song Yun''s face, and then she excitedly said, "You''re that naughty boy Song Yun from the Song family, aren''t you?"

    Song Yun was quite the little tyrant as a child, there was no mischievous deed he didn''t dare to do.

    Song Yun held Mrs. Yuan''s hand and nodded with a smile.

    "You''re a thoughtfuld for remembering to visit me. Sigh... how many years has it been since west saw each other..." As Mrs. Yuan spoke, tears uncontrobly welled up in her eyes.

    Back then, her husband was still alive, and their family seemed happy and perfect in the eyes of others.

    Unfortunately...

    Seeing Mrs. Yuan''s emotional state causing her vital signs to spike, Song Yun hurriedly tried to calm her down.

    "Auntie, all the hardships are behind us. From now on, just wait to enjoy the blessings!"

    "Sigh, I don''t care about myself, a wasted life is no loss if it ends, but Si Yi is still young, and I have no idea how she managed to get me admitted here. What ce is this? Huachuang Private Hospital! Many officials and nobles can''t even stay in a ward like this, and I just worry that Si Yi is doing all this for me... Sigh"

    "Auntie, I''m the owner of this hospital. Just focus on recovering. I have arranged everything for you!"

 Chapter 56: Chapter 56 Rolls-Royces Starlight Headliner

    After visiting Mrs. Yuan, Song Yun called Ye Qingqing, as he had mostly sports cars, which definitely wouldn''t have been suitable for picking up Yuan Siyi''s roommates for dinner.

    Without a second word, Ye Qingqing directly sent a driver with her own vehicle to provide service for the entire journey.

    About ten minutester, a Rolls-Royce limousine stopped in front of the hospital ward building.

    Song Yun got into the car with a shocked Yuan Siyi.

    The space inside the car was extremelyrge, with a partition between the front and rearpartments, and the sound instion was excellent.

    There was an inte in the rearpartment; one touch, and you could give the driver directions on where to go.

    This showed how much Ye Qingqing trusted Song Yun, not having any intention of having someone to watch over him.

    After telling the driver the destination through the inte, Yuan Siyi also called her roommates, telling them to meet at the school gate to avoid attracting too much attention by entering the school.

    The roommates on the other end of the phone were so excited to know that Song Yun was treating them to dinner that they rushed out without even bothering with makeup, just changing into a new set of clothes.

    As they were waiting, a stretch Rolls-Royce slowly came into their view.

    But who could have known that this luxury car would actually pull up right in front of them?

    The car window rolled down, revealing the delicate face of Yuan Siyi.

    The few of them got into the car excitedly, thinking that Yuan Siyi, their childhood friend, was truly amazing! Not only did she have sports cars, but she also had such a high-end executive car.

    Once inside, they discovered that the car actually had two rows of seats on either side.

    Sitting there, it was just toofortable, easily a hundred times morefortable than any seat they''d ever experienced!

    After the three girls settled down, they felt a bit awkward at first, but soon one roommate cautiously asked, "Si Yi, can I take pictures in the car?"

    Yuan Siyi looked towards Song Yun.

    He naturally allowed such a small request, only instructing them not to include him in the shots; they could take pictures however they liked otherwise.

    The three girls, after hearing this, excitedly pulled out their cellphones and started taking selfies, while Song Yun didn''t pay much attention, just sitting back and closing his eyes to rest.

    A dozen minutester, the girls finished taking pictures, and after some careful editing, they each posted to their social media.

    "Who says you can''t see the stars in daylight? I say, no! The daytime sky is reflected in the car''s ceiling!"

    The photo in the post showed her posing with the Rolls-Royce''s starry ceiling, with the Rolls-Royce emblem intentionally or unintentionally in the background.

    The other two girls posted simr messages, ying their hand at Versailles literature.

    Just after posting, their chat boxes exploded.

    "Wow! Rolls-Royce! Goddess, please take me flying with you!"

    "Is this the legendary starry sky ceiling? Loving it!"

    "Goddess, take more pictures! The starry ceiling looks so good! I need the original for showing off!"

    Seeing the messages popping up in the chat box, all three girls started smiling foolishly.

    Not long after, they arrived at the destination, a five-star hotel in the Magic Capital, where Song Yun had reserved a private room.

    The face value and the environment of dining here were second to none in the Magic Capital.

    Song Yun ordered a few dishes and then passed the menu to Yuan Siyi''s roommates.

    Seeing the exorbitant prices on the menu, the three girls didn''t dare to order recklessly, choosing some of the cheaper dishes instead.

    Song Yun didn''t want to be taken for a fool and let off that lightly, so he called the waiter over and ordered a few more extravagant dishes.

    Finally, when asking everyone about drinks, Song Yun ordered a bottle of red wine worth over one hundred thousand.

    Watching Song Yun easily spending money like water gave the three girls a direct taste of what high society was like.

    Halfway through the meal, Song Yun noticed that Yuan Siyi''s roommate remained tense the entire time so he suggested leaving.

    "Si Yi, take good care of your friend. If there are any expenses, just have the waiter charge them to room 999. I''m going to go upstairs and rest for a bit. If you want to take a break after dinner, just use your card to get in," he said.

    Song Yun offered an apologetic smile to the threedies before heading upstairs.

    He hadn''t been sleeping well thesest few days, and after a morning full of hassle, Song Yun was utterly exhausted.

    Moreover, since Yuan Siyi''s roommate couldn''t rx at the dinner table, it simply seemed like a good idea for him to leave.

    After Song Yun left, the three women all turned their gaze toward Yuan Siyi.

    "Oh my God! What was that just now? Was he asking Si Yi to attend to him in his room?"

    "Si Yi, you''ve been hiding this well!"

    The three were shocked as they looked at Yuan Siyi, for in their eyes, Yuan Siyi was a pure and innocent girl.

    Although within the perspective of adults, intimate rtions between a boyfriend and girlfriend are nothing out of the ordinary, when applied to Yuan Siyi, it still seemed somewhat incongruous.

    "What are you thinking about! Didn''t you hear him? 999! It''s obviously a presidential suite, divided into several rooms. How did you leap to..."

    As she spoke, Yuan Siyi''s face turned red. Her rtionship with Brother Song Yun was as chaste as could be.

    Suddenly it dawned on Yuan Siyi''s roommate. Of course, she thought to herself, Yuan Siyi, the model student, would never do such a thing.

    Thus, the dinner came to an end after a little over an hour.

    As the three women left the restaurant, a Rolls-Royce was waiting for them out front, indicating that they''d have a ride to and from the ce.

    Meanwhile, Yuan Siyi took the 999 key card from the waiter and got in the elevator.

    She swiped the card, and the spacious presidential suite wasid out before her. Yet after looking all around, she noticed nothing special about it; the room''s decor was even less impressive than her mother''s hospital ward.

    Quietly, she opened the master bedroom door and found Song Yun sound asleep on the bed.

    Seeing Song Yun''s sleeping face, Yuan Siyi squatted in front of the bed with a foolish smile on her face.

    This was her brother who had protected her from harm since she was little, and even though they weren''t blood-rted, he was closer to her than any biological brother could be!

    When Song Yun woke up, it was already half-past four in the afternoon. He rubbed his eyes and noticed that silly girl Yuan Siyi had actually dozed off beside the bed.

    Looking at Yuan Siyi, Song Yun smiled. The little tag-along who used to need his protection had grown up so much before he knew it.

    To maintain such an innocent heart after all the drastic changes in her family was undoubtedly rare and precious.

    That girl truly knew how to make someone''s heartache.

    "Si Yi, stop sleeping, you''ll catch a cold."

    Song Yun shook Yuan Siyi''s arm and woke her.

    "Hmm..." After waking up, Yuan Siyi sat up on the floor, yawning and rubbing her eyes.

    "Let''s go home. I''ll cook dinner for you," Song Yun said as he helped Yuan Siyi to her feet, smiling. "My cooking is unmatched; it''s much tastier than anything at that five-star hotel we ate at today."

    "Really?" Yuan Siyi, now fully awake, asked curiously. In her mind, why would Brother Song Yun, who was so rich, bother to cook himself?

    "Of course!"

    Song Yun led the little tag-along Yuan Siyi out of the room.

    A couple followed behind them.

    The boy gulped as he looked at Yuan Siyi''s appearance, thinking to himself just how pure she appeared.

    Meanwhile, the boy''s girlfriend, seeing her partner''s disgraceful gaze, didn''t even bother to stop him. If it weren''t for his money, she wouldn''t even consider being his woman.

 Chapter 57: Chapter 57: When Two Women Collide, A Fierce Scene?

    Song Yun brought Yuan Siyi to the Huashou Vi, and as she looked around at the luxurious decor and the extensively spacious rooms, Yuan Siyi inspected the ce with curiosity.

    The more Siyi looked around, the more she realized how impressive Brother Yun''s capabilities were. What was the Magic Capital? It was the bridgehead of the national economic development, where the price of a square meter of housing was enough to make a down payment for a house in third- or fourth-tier cities.

    Song Yun showed her around the house and eventually selected a sun-facing spare bedroom, saying, "This will be your room from now on; you cane and stay anytime when you''re free."

    "Wow, what arge room!"

    "You can tidy up for a bit, I''ll go make you something to eat."

    Song Yun went downstairs, while Yuan Siyiy on the big bed browsing videos, gradually feeling drowsy; the mattress was incrediblyfortable.

    On the other side, the vi''s main door was quietly opened, and Ye Qingqing peeked in, hearing the sound of Song Yun focused on cooking in the kitchen.

    She tiptoed with the shopping bag in her hand, nning to go back to the master bedroom to change into the clothes she had just bought and surprise Song Yun.

    No sooner had she reached the second floor than she heard faint noisesing from a room next to the master bedroom.

    Out of curiosity, she opened the door and saw a girl lying on the bed, fast asleep!

    The noise of the door opening might have been too loud; it woke the girl up, and she sat up, rubbing her eyes and asked curiously, "Who are you?"

    At this time, Song Yun, having finished preparing the meal, came upstairs to call Yuan Siyi to eat, "Si Yi, it''s time for dinner!"

    He had juste upstairs when he saw the sullen-faced Ye Qingqing and the puzzled Yuan Siyi.

    Fuck???

    When had his wife arrived???

    Why so quietly, without any noise?

    But thinking about the current situation, Song Yun naturally knew that Ye Qingqing had misunderstood, which immediately gave him a headache.

    The atmosphere in the vi was awkward at this moment.

    Song Yun was donning an apron and holding a spat in his hand.

    Ye Qingqing, on the other hand, stood with her arms crossed, looking at Yuan Siyi with disapproval.

    As for the innocent Siyi, she still hadn''t figured out what exactly had happened.

    "This is really..."

    "Really what?" Ye Qingqing retorted, turning to Song Yun.

    Song Yun stiffly stood between the two women, then formally introduced their identities to each other.

    After hearing Song Yun''s words, both women''s eyes were filled withplex emotions.

    Qingqing eyed her husband and Yuan Siyi, moving her gaze back and forth.

    She never expected her husband to have a sworn sister, and judging by appearances, this youngdy was only in her early twenties, so young!

    Meanwhile, Yuan Siyi felt somewhat disheartened.

    So Brother Yun was already married, and his wife was so beautiful and had such a refined aura; she was iparable to her.

    Song Yun thought the matter woulde to a rest, but Qingqing wasn''t so easily fooled, and in the end, Song Yun had no choice but to call his father, who was on a global trip.

    On the phone, Father Song was surprised to hear about Yuan Siyi and, after learning about her family''s current situation, he instructed Song Yun to definitely help Yuan''s mother, because, during their time in the military, Father Song had mistakenly thrown a hand grenade too close, and if it hadn''t been for Siyi''s father who tackled him in time, Father Song might have lost a leg in the explosion.

    Listening to her father-inw''s earnest words, Qingqing finally rxed and led Siyi downstairs.

    Although Qingqing seemed fine on the surface, she still harbored some resentment towards Song Yun deep down, for even after so much time, he could remember her sister, yet he had forgotten her!

    Humph! She had thought that tonight she would give in to this rogue, but it seems she would have to wait a bit longer!

    The three sat down at the dining table to eat, and this was the first time Siyi had tasted Song Yun''s cooking.

    With the first mouthful, she was utterly amazed, continuously praising Song Yun''s cooking skills as exceptionally good.

    Listening to another womanpliment her husband, Qingqing felt an inexplicable surge of jealousy.

    "Come on, husband! Eat more!"

    Ye Qingqing peeled a big shrimp for Song Yun with a smile and ced it in his bowl.

    But her eyes were still filled with coldness.

    It was over, she was still upset that he hadn''t given her advance notice.

    Oh well, he''d have to make it up to her when they went to bed tonight.

    And just like that, the meal was finished in a little over ten minutes.

    But now he faced another problem.

    Because the room was too big, Yuan Siyi was too scared to sleep alone.

    Song Yun could only sit up straight on the stool in Yuan Siyi''s room, waiting until she fell asleep before sneaking out.

    But what he didn''t know was that as soon as he closed the door, Yuan Siyi opened her eyes.

    On the other side, Song Yun returned to the master bedroom and saw Ye Qingqing lying on the bed reading a book in her pajamas, which made him chuckle awkwardly.

    "Did you tuck your beloved sister in?"

    A simple question, but it startled Song Yun into a cold sweat.

    "Wife..." Song Yun climbed into bed and hugged Ye Qingqing with a grin, "Are you jealous?"

    "I''m not!" Ye Qingqing pouted and said arrogantly.

    "Oh, it seems someone is lying here. Liars must be punished."

    With that, Song Yun kissed Ye Qingqing.

    Ye Qingqing struggled briefly before giving up.

    But when it came to the final step, Ye Qingqing insisted on punishing Song Yun, saying they could consummate the marriage whenever she was ready.

    Having no other choice since he was the one at fault, he epted it!

    When it came to bedtime, Song Yun found that Ye Qingqing had not cuddled up in his arms but was sleeping with her back turned to him.

    What else can one do when the wife is angry? Coo her, of course!

    Song Yun shamelessly wrapped his arms around Ye Qingqing from behind.

    Ye Qingqing turned over and bit Song Yun''s chest.

    Song Yun didn''t dare to resist too much, for fear of hurting Ye Qingqing''s teeth.

    So he just endured it, thinking damn it, he definitely needed to get back at her for thister!

    Ye Qingqing let go after marking her territory, and fell asleep contentedly.

    Song Yun, on the other hand, had a rough night.

    The next day, Song Yun surprisingly didn''t get up early ¨C he was simply too tired. He also dreaded the thought of handling every day like this from now on.

    But who would have known that after he got up and went downstairs, he''d find Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi chatting idly, mostly about Yuan''s mother''s illness.

    "Cough cough,dies, is there any breakfast left?" Song Yun said with an awkward smile.

    "There''s some in the pot, serve yourself." Ye Qingqing nced at him indifferently.

    Having cooled off over the night, Ye Qingqing was no longer mad at Song Yun, but she couldn''t let this bad behavior slide.

    What if Song Yun met another lovely sister someday?

    Sitting at the dining table, Song Yun sipped his rice porridge in small bites, wishing he could bury his head in the bowl.

    Seeing her husband looking like he had done something wrong, Ye Qingqing sighed.

    In their social circle, it was all toomon for rich men to keep mistresses ¨C they kept the home gs flying with enough money and had colorful gs waving outside.

    And although Song Yun was quite wealthy, he was being this guilty without having done anything, which clearly showed his respect for her, his wife.

    Thinking this, Ye Qingqing suggested, "How about we all go out for fun while everyone''s free recently?"

 Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Play Less, Beware of Getting Sick!

    Song Yun suddenly looked up, and because the movement was too abrupt, he caused the bowl to fall to the ground.

    Something''s not right, it''s way too suspicious!

    He knew exactly what his wife was like; Ye Qingqing was the type to get jealous at the drop of a hat.

    Why would she suggest going out today?

    There must be a plot, definitely a conspiracy!

    "Heh, not going anymore, huh... Yourpany still has so much going on," Song Yun said timidly.

    Ye Qingqing''s heart softened at the deliberately ingratiating tone of Song Yun.

    "I''m not joking. A Japanese-style hot spring resort has recently opened in Magic Capital. I''ve been really busytely, and this would be a good opportunity to rx."

    Song Yun scrutinized Ye Qingqing''s expression carefully, feeling that her demeanor while speaking was very sincere¡ªthis couldn''t be faked!

    What a virtuous wife! Having such a virtuous wife, what more could a husband want!

    Ye Qingqing, my wife, I love you to death!

    "Then let''s go, and take this chance to get to know each other again. After all, Si Yi almost became your father-inw''s goddaughter," Song Yun said with augh, smoothing things over.

    "Maybe I shouldn''t go... Brother and sister-inw can have some time to themselves, I don''t want to be a third wheel..." Yuan Siyi spoke up hesitantly, especially since she put aside such thoughts after knowing Song Yun was married. Both social norms and family teachings would not allow her to be a third party.

    Moreover, seeing the perfect match between Song Yun and Ye Qingqing, nobody would want to interfere with such a beautiful rtionship.

    So Yuan Siyi, after an entire night of contemtion, had pushed down that flicker of emotion in her heart.

    Now, Song Yun could be her childhood sweetheart, her dear brother, but never her lover.

    Looking at Yuan Siyi, Ye Qingqing sighed and said, "Sister, I know you''ve had it tough these years, but don''t worry, from now on, you''ve got me and your brother to cover you. In the whole of Magic Capital, no one will be able to bully you!"

    Ye Qingqing was actually a very kind woman who would be saddened for a long time when she saw injured cats and dogs, not to mention Yuan Siyi, who had a good rtionship with Song Yun''s family.

    This girl''s tragic background and her mother''s serious illness had long touched Ye Qingqing''s heartstrings.

    Therefore, she was willing to try to ept Yuan Siyi and treat her as her own sister.

    "But..." Yuan Siyi wanted to argue.

    But she was cut off by Song Yun, who waved his hand imposingly and said, "No buts. From now on, Qingqing and I are your family. You don''t need to be polite with us."

    Unable to win against the two of them, Yuan Siyi lightly nodded in agreement.

    Since all of Yuan Siyi''s toiletries were at school, Ye Qingqing directly ordered her secretary to send over brand new makeup, skincare products, and toiletries.

    Looking at the dazzling array of high-end products, Yuan Siyi was stunned. She had only seen these things in advertisements or in upscale stores at the mall, and now that they were in her hands, Yuan Siyi felt a mix of emotions.

    After packing up their things, the car they took was none other than Ye Qingqing''s Rolls-Royce.

    The group arrived in the suburbs over a hundred kilometers from Magic Capital.

    There sat a resort that covered a vast area, with the Japanese-style hot spring being its main attraction.

    After settling in, Song Yun sat in the lobby drinking tea.

    "Ding! Host detected in Magic Capital Daylight Resort, would you like to check in?"

    "Check in!"

    "Ding! Rewarding host with a twenty-four percent stake in Mountains and Waters Corporation!"

    "Note: Mountains and Waters Corporation is a multinational enterprise with investments in all tourism spots around the world, with a market value of tens of billions!"

    Hearing this, Song Yun was profoundly shaken.

    He had truly not expected that checking in here would make him a shareholder of a tourism industry giant!

    It was absolutely thrilling!

    Here, the bathhouses were divided into public ones and private ones.

    Only those who stayed in the most luxurious rooms had exclusive ess to a private bathhouse.

    Song Yun and his group were among them.

    Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi had already changed their clothes and were soaking in the hot springs.

    After taking a shower in the shower room, Song Yun also put on the special bathing attire and entered the bathhouse.

    Meanwhile, outside the resort, several luxury cars were parked in the lot.

    The person alighting from the lead car was none other than Lu Sihua.

    Having been rejected by Ye Qingqing, and then nearly damaging his health from a drinkingpetition, he had be the subject of ridicule in his circle.

    Unable to bear staying in the city, he had invited some friends to the resort for a hot spring getaway, bringing along several young models, the implications of which were self-evident.

    After checking into their rooms and settling their luggage, they gathered in the lobby, just across from Song Yun and his twopanions who had just finished soaking.

    Seeing Song Yun, Lu Sihua felt a surge of anger, but upon closer inspection, holy smokes!

    Not only was Ye Qingqing with Song Yun, but there was also a pure-looking young girl with them!

    Could it be???

    Lu Sihua''s friends also spotted Ye Qingqing and the well-known Song Yun.

    This man''s looks in photos were already breathtaking, but seeing him in person today, he was a hundred times more handsome than any darn photo!

    This guy was a tough one, managing to win over Ye Qingqing, famously known as the Iceberg Goddess.

    But who was that girl they were with?

    They were dumbfounded and at a loss. Could it be that the goddess was so infatuated with this man that she allowed her husband to have a mistress?

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing had also noticed Lu Sihua and his group.

    Ye Qingqing furrowed her brows slightly¡ªhowe she could run into Lu Sihua wherever she went? Seeing himpletely ruined her good mood for the day.

    Song Yun had no intention of dealing with them and was leading Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi to the restaurant for a meal.

    But Lu Sihua, shamelessly, sidled up to them and with a leering smile said to Yuan Siyi, "Not bad, I didn''t expect the Director Song to be such a fun-loving person, we should share some experiences!"

    Although he spoke sarcastically, outsiders could feel the deep jealousy in his words.

    Indeed, an average person would be over the moon just to have one stunning beauty to idolize at home.

    And here was Song Yun, arms around two! Too, too, too damn enviable!

    If they could have two girlfriends, they''d dly take the scorn!

    Lu Sihua''s words reached everyone''s ears, and just as Song Yun was about to reply, Ye Qingqing interrupted him.

    With a cold expression and contempt in her eyes, Ye Qingqing snapped, "Lu Sihua, shut your dog mouth! Who do you think you are, spewing nonsense without the ability to say anything worthwhile? Do you really think everyone else is like you, subhuman?"

    After speaking, Ye Qingqing pointed at the young models and said, "You''d better be clear about who they are, and let me give you a piece of advice: y less outside, or you might catch something!"

    These words changed Lu Sihua''splexion. It was true he liked to y, but having it pointed out in public was uneptable.

    Furthermore, Ye Qingqing''s tone was strong, leaving little unsaid about Lu Sihua''s reputation¡ªthat he was a hypocrite who acted dignified in public but was quite the opposite in private, and he couldn''t tolerate that at all.

 Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Miss Sister, Youre Quite Open-minded!

    Being cursed at with someone pointing at his nose, Lu Sihua didn''t even know how to respond.

    After all, what the other said was true, he had brought these models here for fun.

    These models didn''t recognize Ye Qingqing, and hearing her words, the implied depth made them feel unsettled inside.

    "What are you saying, woman! In fact, you y even wilder than us sisters, doted on by two phoenixes while serving one dragon, my dear sister, you are quite open-minded!"

    A model couldn''t help standing out and speaking up.

    As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned, oh my God, did this model have a death wish?

    How dare she publicly insult the daughter of Magic Capital''s richest man, did she not figure out who was untouchable before she came out to sell?

    Thus, a few of Lu Sihua''s friends distanced themselves from this young model, for fear of being seen as aplices.

    And that little model still didn''t realize the disaster that was about to befall her, looking up at Lu Sihua with a smile as if to say, look boss, how impressive I am, I stood up for you!

    But at this moment, Lu Sihua''s face was pale; he had imagined countless oues, but none involved such an explicit insult to Ye Qingqing. He had always targeted Song Yun, Ye Qingqing, she was someone he couldn''t afford to offend!

    "Lu Sihua, well done!"

    Ye Qingqing was calm, ncing indifferently at Lu Sihua and his group.

    "What are you so proud of, we''re all the same kind of people, you can''t have special privileges just because you''re pretty! Isn''t it just a matter of being more expensive? What''s there to be proud of!..."

    The young model hadn''t finished her sentence when she was harshly pped by Lu Sihua.

    One sentence might have been about your own future and destiny, but two sentences were a stab to the heart, when the Ye family settled the scoreter, he wouldn''t escape either!

    The little modely on the ground covering her swollen face, looking at Lu Sihua with disbelief.

    She seemed puzzled as to why the boss was so furious.

    "You lowlife! What the fuck are you talking about!" Lu Sihua crouched down and started hitting the model''s face back and forth ferociously.

    The rest of the models silently moved a few steps to the side, fearing they would get involved.

    In their circle, everyone knew that when the boss was arguing with someone, as an essory, one should absolutely not speak up.

    Because you never know who''s more powerful, the boss or the person on the other side.

    But this outspoken young model clearly hadn''t been in the industry for long, still green.

    Lu Sihua grabbed the young model''s hair and dragged her over to Ye Qingqing, and then she knocked her head on the ground.

    "Even you, you lowlife, think you can curse the Ye family of Magic Capital!"

    The young model''s head kept colliding with the ground, and blood began to seep out.

    As for the young model, she had passed out a long time ago.

    "Enough! You''re offending the eyes!"

    Song Yun grabbed Lu Sihua''s arm, his eyes ice-cold as he said, "Lu Sihua, you and I are of the same status, you find a small model to take the me when something goes wrong, don''t you feel disgusted?"

    "I..."

    Lu Sihua wanted to argue something, but Song Yun cut him off, "Without your signal, would she dare to speak up like that? I think the words she said are actually what''s in your heart, right?"

    A deadly stab to the heart, Lu Sihua panicked at the thought of being resented by the Ye family.

    "Get lost!"

    Song Yun said coldly.

    Lu Sihua''s body trembled, knowing that anything he said would be in vain, he lowered his head and led his people away, as for the fate of the young model, it was no longer any of his concern.

    Song Yun instructed security to call an ambnce for the young model, after all, he didn''t want a fatality happening there.

    After sorting out these matters, Song Yun took Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi to the restaurant.

    On the other hand, Lu Sihua knew that if he went home like this, he would surely be beaten to death by his old man.

    Why not go crazy onest time? Who knows when he''ll get to go out and have fun again.

    Just as Lu Sihua and his group were about to return to their room, they were stopped by a waiter.

    "I''m sorry, sir, you are no longer allowed to stay at the resort. Your luggage has been packed and ced here for you, please leave immediately!"

    As the waiter politely uttered these words, Lu Sihua almost exploded in anger and knocked out his teeth.

    "What right do you have! Who the hell are you to stop me, the young master!" Lu Sihua cursed furiously.

    "Because you have just offended a director of our corporation, you have been cklisted by the Mountains and Waters Corporation!"

    A director? Who is the director?

    Ye Qingqing? Song Yun? Or the girl with Song Yun?

    It''s just one damn thing after another, on top of another damn thing.

    Lu Sihua''s face darkened as he pointed at the waiter and yelled, "You think I don''t have the contact of your higher-ups, huh? Let me give you a piece of advice, when immortals fight, you little fish should stay out of it!"

    "Sir, if you are dissatisfied with me, you may file aint, but for now, you need to leave the resort immediately!"

    The waiter''s patience had worn thin by this point; if it weren''t for Lu Sihua''s background, he would have called security to throw these people out long ago.

    "Fine, I''ll make a call!"

    Lu Sihua took out his phone and dialed a senior executive of the Mountains and Waters Corporation.

    After the call connected, Lu Sihua deliberately turned on the speakerphone.

    "Hello, Young Master Lu, what can I do for you?"

    The person on the phone asked calmly.

    "President Chen, I came to your resort for leisure, and one of your waiters is trying to kick me out! Don''t I deserve an exnation?"

    After listening to Lu Sihua''s words, President Chen fell silent for a moment before saying, "Pass the phone to that waiter, let me find out what''s going on."

    The Lu Family''s influence in Magic Capital is not to be underestimated. Offending Lu Sihua would be an exceedingly ufortable situation.

    The waiter took the phone and said, "Hello, President Chen, this is employee number 1069, Xiao Wang. You mentioned having something to say?"

    "Why are you kicking out Young Master Lu?"

    You could hear President Chen trying to suppress his anger, while Lu Sihua watched the waiter with smug satisfaction, thinking he would get to properly humiliate this ignoramus soon.

    "Here''s what happened: Young Master Lu had an unpleasant encounter with President Song earlier today. Ady apanying Young Master Lu insulted President Song''spanion. What would you like to do in this case?" The waiter ryed the earlier events in full detail.

    The person on the other end took a sharp breath and then asked tentatively, "Is it that Director Song from the corporation?"

    "Yes!"

    After hearing this, the person fell into a long silence before finally saying, "Give the phone back to Lu Sihua."

    The waiter handed the phone back, and Lu Sihua, who had overheard the whole conversation, was also feeling uncertain. It seemed that Song Yun had shares in this ce as well?

    "I''m sorry Young Master Lu, but it looks like you have to leave."

    "Why should I!" Lu Sihua roared, unable to contain his anger.

    "Please stay calm. It doesn''t matter if you or even your father came today; if you upset Director Song, you would still be expelled!"

    "Let me put it this way; Mr. Song is thergest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation! Even I work for Mr. Song! I hope you can leave on your own, don''t make it difficult for me."

 Chapter 60: Chapter 60: One Suffers, Many Help

    Lu Sihua could never have imagined that Song Yun was actually a shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation. Wasn''t he just a pretty boy who rose to fame through the Ye family? How did hee to own so many outside businesses?

    This was undoubtedly a huge blow to him, but there was nothing he could do. On someone else''s turf, what can you do if they don''t show you any respect?

    Put nicely, they ask you to leave immediately; put harshly, they''re telling you to get lost!

    It was already a mercy they didn''t call security to throw you out directly.

    Lu Sihua could only take his gang of ruffian friends back to the city and found a nightclub to enjoy themselves.

    After all, he couldn''t possibly go home now; going home would be a dead end. He had to make the most of his time before he got grounded!

    After Song Yun, Ye Qingqing, and Yuan Siyi had dinner, the three of them went back to their rooms for an afternoon nap, and Song Yun ended up sleeping until evening.

    Seeing thenterns rising in the resort, each lit with a candle, Song Yun even thought he had traveled back in time.

    It was undeniable that Mountains and Waters Corporation excelled at creating an atmosphere.

    "System, Mountains and Waters Corporation seems pretty good. Howe its market value is only ten billion?"

    Song Yun asked curiously.

    "Ding! Since Mountains and Waters Corporation is a multinationalpany, all market values are calcted in US dors!"

    "Damn!!!"

    US dors!!!

    So, does that mean Mountains and Waters Corporation''s market value converted to RMB is actually that of a behemoth with six or seven hundred billion?

    Damn it, it''s all because the system didn''t say so sooner.

    Given Song Yun''s identity, everything he ate was specially prepared by a five-star hotel''s head chef who had been brought over expressly for the resort. The only thing Song Yun and hispanions had to do was wait in their room, and the waitstaff would bring the dishes one by one.

    After dinner, a waiter came in with a booklet and knocked on the door, addressing Song Yun with respect, "Director Song, our establishment offers several special medicinal baths that nourish and beautify women and strengthen and invigorate men. Would you like to take one before going to sleep tonight?"

    "Director Song?" Ye Qingqing looked at Song Yun with confusion.

    "Um... that was an investment I made before. I thought I had lost money, so I didn''t bother with it much. Little did I know it would develop so well..."

    Song Yun made up an excuse on the fly.

    Ye Qingqing was greatly surprised upon hearing this. She knew perfectly well theplex forces behind Mountains and Waters Corporation. Wealthy people enjoyed indulging in the corporation''s services, established from the beginning to find the most suitable vacation spots for the rich in various countries. It was onlyter that they slowly opened up to the general public.

    It could be said that any director of this corporation had profound influence in the outside world.

    As for Mountains and Waters Corporation, with so many tycoons backing it, the stock price in the tourism industry had always remained high.

    Now that Song Yun had turned out to be a director of Mountains and Waters Corporation, this was undoubtedly very good news.

    She had originally nned to go public in Hong Kong, but with Song Yun''s identity, she could now reach out to overseas investment institutions for international listings!

    The difference was not just a little bit!

    "Husband! Thank goodness Mo Jing Group hasn''t gone public yet! Otherwise, we would''ve missed out big time!"

    Ye Qingqing pouted and coquettishly said to Song Yun.

    "What''s wrong? How is this rted to me?"

    "Of course, it is! Don''t you know what kind of people the directors of Mountains and Waters Corporation are? Those who enter the board of directors are extremely united and exclusive. Only by gaining their approval can you be one of them. If any one of them encounters an issue, the rest of the directors will help out without hesitation!"

    Not utilizing my own husband''s resources would be a tremendous waste.

    After listening to Ye Qingqing''s words, Song Yun was also taken aback; he hadn''t realized there was so much to it! It seemed the system had not only given him shares but also a good identity!

    "So you want to go public overseas?"

    Ye Qingqing nodded vigorously, her eyes pleadingly looking at Song Yun.

    "No problem, I''ll contact the directors for you tomorrow and arrange a meeting to see if someone can help you."

    When it came to his wife''s coquetry, Song Yun had no resistance; besides, when one person from the Mountains and Waters Corporation suffers, everyone helps. Even if he didn''t use this connection, he would have to step up next time another director needed help.

    Ye Qingqing was immediately excited upon hearing Song Yun''s words.

    "So, are we still going to take a bath?" Song Yun asked cautiously, noticing that Ye Qingqing had be so excited about going public overseas that he was worried it might spark her career ambitions. What if they had to live apart in the future?

    "Yes! Let''s bathe in the one that nourishes the yin and beautifies the skin!"

    The attendant, upon receiving the answer, bowed his head and went out to start preparing the medicinal bath, which would be open exclusively to Song Yun and his twopanions for the night, with no admission permitted to others.

    And the attendant couldn''t help but want tough in his heart¡ªthe big director of the Mountains and Waters Corporation was, in fact, under the thumb of his wife at home. Could it be that Director Song was that devoted?

    Once everything was ready, a special attendant came to serve Song Yun and the others.

    Song Yun entered the changing room, rinsed off his body, and then put on his swimming trunks.

    ording to the attendant, it''s best to bathepletely naked for the best medicinal effect, but how could he do that with two girls in the same bath?

    After Song Yun got into the pool, he noticed that Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi were still not ready.

    So he waved over a te floating on the water, which held fruit wine and some appetizers.

    He then began to slowly savor each bite.

    Quite a whileter, Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi finally entered.

    Ye Qingqing was wearing a ckce-edged bikini that perfectly outlined her figure, from her slim waist to her toned legs, all of which were now on disy in front of Song Yun.

    Yuan Siyi, on the other hand, donned a school swimsuit, a one-piece, yet it couldn''t hide the impressive figure of this young girl, along with her pure appearance.

    "You got in to soak so quickly," Ye Qingqing said as she slowly stepped into the water, testing the temperature.

    Yuan Siyi, surprised, looked at Song Yun''s physique, not expecting that her brother kept himself in such good shape; she was even a bit envious as a girl.

    With towels on their heads, the three rxed in the pool chattingfortably.

    After about half an hour, Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi couldn''t handle it anymore. The two girls, having greedily drunk the fruit wine, were tipsy, their cheeks flushed as they got out of the water.

    Song Yun swore he absolutely did not intentionally look at Ye Qingqing''s shapely rear; he just nced casually.

    Then he noticed a little ck dot on Ye Qingqing''s buttocks, which wasn''t covered by the bikini!

    My God, Ye Qingqing really was his childhood sweetheart from when he was a kid!!!

    The thought excited him greatly.

    Memories flooded his mind like water breaking through a dam.

    "When I grow up, I must, must marry Brother Song Yun!"

    "Okay, when the timees, we''ll get married, and I swear I''ll give you the most romantic wedding!"

 Chapter 61: Chapter 61: The Perfect Night!

    Song Yun was still reminiscing about Ye Qingqing''s appearance when she was a child.

    Ye Qingqing, on the other hand, was looking at Song Yun who was standing dazed in the bath and curiously nudged him, wondering if he had been stunned by the soak. Logically, Song Yun''s physical constitution shouldn''t be so weak.

    Song Yun came to his senses and, looking at Ye Qingqing''s naive expression, held her face and gave her a fierce kiss.

    Ye Qingqing pushed Song Yun away, her cheeks, already slightly red, were now thoroughly flushed.

    "What are you doing... Si Yi is still watching..." Ye Qingqing said coquettishly.

    "Hehe, I''ve discovered something interesting. I''ll tell you about it tonight when it''s just the two of us," he replied with a chuckle.

    Yuan Siyi certainly didn''t want to be a third wheel here, so she greeted Song Yun and Ye Qingqing and went back to her room.

    When they went to bed that night, Song Yun was holding a slightly tipsy Ye Qingqing.

    Ye Qingqing was lying on Song Yun''s chest, listening to the strong heartbeating from his chest, which made her feel very secure at that moment.

    "By the way, you said you discovered something just now? What is it?" Ye Qingqing asked.

    "I discovered that you have a ck mole on your bum. Could it be from when I identally stabbed you with a pen when we were little, leaving a mark?" Song Yun asked softly.

    When Ye Qingqing heard this, she stiffened as if electrocuted.

    Song Yun felt it and held Ye Qingqing a little tighter.

    "I can''t believe you''re the same little girl who used to follow me around and wanted to marry me when we were kids! If it wasn''t for seeing that mark, I really wouldn''t have believed it," he said.

    Upon hearing this, tears involuntarily streamed down Ye Qingqing''s face as she choked, "I... I thought you had forgotten about me... sob sob, I thought I was the only one who remembered that promise..."

    "Silly girl, how could I possibly forget you? It''s just that we hadn''t seen each other for so many years, and on the first time we met after our reunion, you came driving a sports car, like a great hero riding on a magical cloud. How could I dare to recognize you then?" Song Yun murmured as he soothed her by stroking her back.

    "Hmph! I thought you had forgotten about me at that time! All these years I''ve been worrying about how you were doing! I don''t care, your not recognizing me at first nce, that''s your fault!"

    Having said that, Ye Qingqing bit down hard on Song Yun''s chest.

    As she bit him, Ye Qingqing cried once more.

    So Song Yun had not forgotten her, he just hadn''t dared to believe that her status had risen so high; Song Yun had always had her in his heart.

    Realizing this, Ye Qingqing released her bite and took the initiative to kiss Song Yun.

    ...

    The couple exchanged no words that night, leaving everything unsaid for the quiet of the deep night to carry.

    It was the first time for both Ye Qingqing and Song Yun, and both gave each other the most sincere confession.

    The next day, Song Yun was awakened by the ring of the phone.

    He answered groggily, "Hello, who''s this?"

    "Cousin, it''s your Jisheng here."

    "Jisheng?" Song Yun woke up and, after pulling the phone away and verifying the number, heughed and said, "Brother, what''s up so early at eight in the morning?"

    The caller was the son of Song Yun''s uncle, named Song Jisheng. Song Yun''s father had two sisters and one brother, forming a very harmoniousrge family. However, the two aunts lived out of town and only returned to stay for a couple of days each year during the New Year festivities.

    Even so, the family bonds were very strong. When Song Yun got into college, Uncle Song specially prepared an 8,800 yuan red envelope for him, andter on, when Song Yun and Su Luting were short on cash, they would turn to their cousin for a little help.

    "Yun, how have you beentely? Your Second Uncle and Aunt went on a round-the-world trip, and I haven''t seen youe back for a reunion."

    Song Jisheng asked with a smile, "Haven''t you almost forgotten about your rtives?"

    "Impossible! You all are the closest people to me; how dare I forget you...."

    Song Yun replied with an embarrassed smile because the trouble the Su family had caused him was too much. He already felt powerless to deal with other rtionships, and after splitting up with Su Luting, he immediately plunged into a crucial phase of improving himself, hence he had not returned home.

    "Well, I''ve got a bit of a situation here and wanted to trouble you with it, so cousin wants to ask if you''re well-off right now. If you''re not, I won''t bother you with it."

    "I''m doing very well, just mention if you need money."

    Song Yun now valued emotional aspects more, and as for money, it was just a series of zeros in his bank ount.

    "Okay, well... uh... I need some cash, quite a bit, 150,000 actually. But of course, you have to discuss it with Ting Ting first, okay? All the men in the Song family would consult their wives in a situation like this¡ªout of respect for their partner. If it''s really inconvenient for you, then I''ll ask some other friends."

    The Ting Ting that Song Jisheng referred to was Su Luting. At the time, Song Yun had considered Su Luting his future bride and brought her home to participate in the family dinner, so everybody thought Su Luting was Song Yun''s fianc¨¦e.

    "Ting Ting and I broke up. The reasons are tooplicated to exin right now," Song Yun sat up and tucked in the nket around Ye Qingqing as he said, "150,000 is no problem at all; when do you need it?"

    "The sooner, the better."

    "No problem, send me your bank ount number, and I''ll transfer it to you right away."

    "Okay, we are family after all. I can''t really say thanks, brother; it feels too distant. Next time youe over, let me know in advance, I definitely have to have a proper drink with you!"

    Song Jisheng said excitedly after resolving the issue, but the tone of his younger cousin seemed to be that of someone who just broke up with a girlfriend he had been dating for three years, and was about to marry? What on earth had happened?

    After hanging up the phone, Song Jisheng stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray full of butts. His eyes were bloodshot, his hair a mess, his facial stubble prominent, he looked very disheveled.

    He had been borrowing money all ofst night, and apart from a few very close childhood friends who had pitched in a little, the rest were all making excuses. Now that the issue was resolved, the tension in Song Jisheng had suddenly rxed.

    His brain had already started to signal it was time to sleep.

    Hey in bed and just as he closed his eyes, he heard a notification on his phone.

    Groggily, he unlocked his phone and saw a message from the bank.

    "Your ount ending in 6889 has received a deposit of 500,000, with a new bnce of 612,511..."

    What? 500,000?!

    Who sent this to me?!

    He quickly opened the mobile banking app and saw that the funds had been transferred from Song Yun''s ount.

    My goodness!

    He only needed 150,000, but his cousin had sent him half a million!!!

    What was his cousin doing now? How did he suddenly strike it rich???

    Shocked but also deeply moved, Song Jisheng vowed to repay the money within five years, no matter what. After all, Song Yun''s money didn''te from thin air, and it was also about time for his cousin to get married. If there came a time when money was needed, he would definitely have to be prepared!

 Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Parting in Life and Death?

    "Dang Dang Dang!"

    Song Jisheng had already fallen into a deep sleep and could no longer hear any sounds from the outside world.

    The door was opened from the outside; Uncle Song looked at his son, who was still frowning in his sleep, and let out a deep sigh.

    He had heard Song Jisheng borrowing money in low tones from everyonest night, but now it seemed it was not as sessful as hoped.

    He med himself for being useless, having lived for so many years, and now with his wife sick, it fell to his son to humble himself and beg for help.

    Uncle Song held back tears in his eyes, sat next to Song Jisheng, and as he looked at his son''s face, he felt, as if in a trance, that his son had grown up. He had be a man who could stand tall and firm, who would one day be the mainstay of their family, while he himself had grown old.

    Uncle Song decided thatter he would meet with a few oldrades to see if he could borrow some money from them.

    He gently tucked in his son''s nket and saw the cellphone his son was still clutching in his sleep; he slowly pulled it from Song Jisheng''s hand.

    Just as he was about to lock the screen, he nced at it, just for a moment, and saw the record of a recent transaction.

    500,000!!!

    This was undoubtedly a huge sum for an ordinary family.

    He didn''t know who his son had borrowed it from, but it seemed unlikely that his son had such wealthy friends...

    At that moment, Uncle Song''s mind was filled with the possibility that his son might have done something illegal to save his mother. If that were the case, he would rather go kneel and beg himself than see his son stray onto the wrong path.

    "Jisheng, Jisheng, wake up."

    Uncle Song shook his son''s shoulder.

    Song Jisheng opened his eyes groggily and, seeing it was his father, asked unclearly, "What happened?"

    "The 500,000 in your phone, who transferred it to you? I''m telling you, I''d rather figure out a way myself than have you do something illegal!"

    Looking at his father''s stern face, Song Jisheng lit a cigarette and said slowly, "Dad, what are you talking about? The money is borrowed from Song Yun. I just made a phone call, and Song Yun said he had some spare cash and lent it to me first."

    Song Yun???

    Uncle Song''s mind conjured up the sunny face of Song Yun, and tears streamed down.

    People nowadays are very shrewd; it''s all good when ites to eating and drinking together, but when ites to money, they turn their backs immediately.

    That was also why Uncle Song hadn''t asked his rtives for a loan, because there had been more than one or two instances where rtives had fallen out over such matters.

    But Song Yun, the kid, had only graduated a few years ago and yet was willing to cough up so much money, which was testament to the fact that blood is thicker than water.

    "Didn''t Song Yun have a girlfriend? And it looked like they were about to get married soon. Isn''t this money his betrothal gift..."

    Uncle Song was somewhat worried.

    "No, Yun said he broke up with his girlfriend."

    Watching Uncle Song wanting to ask more, Song Jisheng snuffed out his cigarette and sighed, "Dad, I haven''t slept all night. Instead of asking me these questions now when you have the time, you should immediately take my card and pay for Mom''s hospitalization fees."

    "Yes, yes, yes, then you continue to sleep; find something to eat when you wake up!"

    Uncle Song pped his leg, almost forgetting the urgent matter at hand, carefully closed the door to his son''s room, and sprang up in the living room, his eyes filled with joy.

    He wrapped his son''s bank card in a handkerchief several times over and, without bothering to ride a bike, hailed a taxi and rushed to the hospital.

    After adding more money to his wife''s hospitalization ount at the payment office, he went to the attending physician''s office.

    Having examined the scans for a long time, the doctor finally asked the other patients to leave and waited until only he and Uncle Song were left in the room. The doctor regretfully said, "Based on my many years of medical experience, there is a high probability that your wife''s tumor is not benign..."

    Upon hearing this, Uncle Song felt as if he had been struck by lightning, standing there dazed and unable toe to terms with the news.

    "To be honest, look here, the location of this tumor is very tricky. Once operated on, there are only two oues: one is to remove the tumor and then test it to see if it''s benign; the other is...since the tumor is right next to the major artery, it could very likely cause severe bleeding, and the patient... has a very high chance of not surviving the surgery."

    "Then Doctor, do you have any good suggestions?"

    Uncle Song restrained the pain in his heart and calmly asked.

    He kept repeating to himself that he was the pir of the family, and he must not fall before his wife waspletely better. If he fell, the family would be finished.

    "I''m sorry, it''s myck of medical skills; I cannot make any promises to you. However, Magic Capital People''s Hospital and Magic Capital Huachuang Private Hospital are the best in this field in Magic Capital. You could ask them."

    After speaking, the doctor offered Uncle Song a cigarette, knowing that the man in front of him had already shouldered far too much. Not to mention the cost of the surgery, the subsequent chemotherapy, medication, and recovery would all be a bottomless pit.

    "Then¡­" Uncle Song''s hands were trembling as he held the cigarette, and with quivering lips, he asked, "Magic Capital People''s Hospital and Huachuang Hospital, approximately how much would this surgery cost?"

    "The total cost at Magic Capital People''s Hospital, including the uing chemotherapy and initial medication, is conservatively estimated at around seven hundred thousand. Huachuang, being a private hospital with internationally renowned doctors, would cost significantly more, around three million.

    But the higher pricees with benefits; if operated on at Huachuang, the patient''s chances of survival are much higher."

    "Okay... thank you. I will go back and think about it."

    Uncle Song seemed soulless as he left the office. He didn''t know how he managed tofort his wife and return home.

    It was only after Song Jisheng woke up and saw his father sitting nkly on the sofa that he managed to rouse him.

    "Son... your mother''s condition¡­" Uncle Song could no longer hold back and began to cry with his hands covering his face.

    "Dad! What exactly happened?"

    Song Jisheng asked anxiously. Although he already had a bad feeling, he clung to a sliver of hope until his father said it out loud.

    "The doctor said your mother''s tumor is next to the major artery, and their hospital can''t operate; they suggested we go to either Magic Capital People''s Hospital or Huachuang Private Hospital..."

    Upon hearing this, Song Jisheng''s mind became exceptionally clear.

    Taking his mother''s medical scans, he said, "While it''s still early, I''ll go to the People''s Hospital to inquire first; as for Huachuang... consider it a second option."

    It wasn''t that he didn''t want to give his mother the best medical care, but their family simply had no money left. To him, Huachuang Private Hospital was a ce for the rich to receive treatment, not somewhere an ordinary family like his could afford.

    But an hourter, Song Jisheng was in despair again. The answer given by the People''s Hospital was not much different from the previous one, only slightly increasing the very low risk, yet it was still below 50%.

 Chapter 63: Chapter 63: As Strong as a Bull

    Song Jisheng trudged with heavy steps, opened the door, and entered the room. Seeing his father''s hopeful eyes, he hung his head.

    Uncle Song knew there was no other way and the only option left was Hua Creation Private Hospital.

    He silently stood up, returned to his room, and took out a property deed from a briefcase.

    Seeing the bright red property deedid before him, Song Jisheng knew his father had made a decision.

    "No matter how small our house is, it''s still in the Magic Capital. The price is probably around five to six million yuan. We might be under pressure to sell it quickly at a lower price, but it doesn''t matter now as long as we can cover your mother''s medical expenses. To dad, these are just worldly possessions. As long as our family is safe and sound, that''s more important than anything."

    Song Jisheng, grinding his teeth, had redness ring in his eyes. He resented his own ipetence, wondering why he couldn''t have a head for earning money.

    If he had money, he wouldn''t have to watch his mother restlessly struggle through the nights in a regr ward, or his father crying his heart out before him, or worry about his mother''s medical costs until they had no other choice but to sell their house.

    If only he had money...

    But in this world, the thing people fear the most is "if," and there are no "ifs."

    Reality, like a hammer, strikes hard on people, but as long as one does not die, one must stand up and continue to forge ahead!

    Song Jisheng wiped away his cheap tears, clenched his fist, and finally made a phone call.

    "Xuan Ge, could you please help me find a reliable agent? I want to sell the house. Yes, the sooner the better. We''re willing to negotiate on the price, but it has to be a cash payment. Thank you, I''ll treat you to a meal next time."

    ...

    On the other side, Song Yun returned to the vi with Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi. Yuan Siyi, carrying a bunch of cosmetics and skincare products, went back to her school. Even being naive, she could tell that Ye Qingqing had changed a lot after one night, especially the way she walked... something was definitely off.

    So she couldn''t keep being the third wheel here.

    Ye Qingqing didn''t even dare to meet Yuan Siyi''s meaningful gaze, cursing Song Yun inwardly for not being considerate.

    The first night, they actually did it 4 times!!!

    That guy, sleeping as if nothing happened, as vigorous as if he could knock out a bull¡ªreally...

    "Wife, tonight..."

    Now, it was only the two of them in the vi. Song Yun rubbed his hands and stepped forward with a ttering smile.

    "Get lost! Get as far away from me as possible. Last night, you killed me with pain, yet you don''t even think to let me rest! You''re bursting with energy, right? I''ll find you a ce for it!"

    Ye Qingqing scolded Song Yun, then took out her phone and called her father''s bodyguard, Tu Gang.

    "Hello, Uncle Tu, Song Yun is free today. Take him for some physical training! Yes, right now. I''ll send you the location,e over immediately!"

    After hanging up, Ye Qingqing red at Song Yun and said, "I don''t n to stay home tonight. I need to go back to thepany to work on the listing. When I''ve recovered... pffft, even when I recover, I won''te back. You can enjoy your lonely nights!"

    Song Yun looked at Ye Qingqing pitifully and kept silent, just watching her.

    Ye Qingqing, with her heart softened by Song Yun''s gaze, sighed, tousled his fluffy hair, and fiercely tugged his ear, "Next time, you''d better be gentler with me, got it!!!"

    "Got it, got it, heh heh..."

    Song Yun said with an embarrassed smile, because it was his first time indulging, he simply couldn''t help himself. This thing had seeped into his marrow; he thought he was poisoned by Ye Qingqing, loving this woman to death.

    Soon, Tu Gang arrived at Song Yun''s vi and noted its quite impressive decor, realizing that their son-inw indeed had no shortage of assets.

    But when he turned and saw Ye Qingqing, his mouth dropped open wide. As a bodyguard, he protected his employers and also thought about how to eliminate opponents, thus he had profound knowledge about the human body.

    Ye Qingqing''s awkward walking posture was exposed in an instant before his eyes.

    Could it be thatst night...

    He looked at Song Yun and nodded with a smile, his own son-inw was truly formidable. It seemed that the day when the old master would hold his grandson was getting closer.

    "Uncle Tu, Song Yun is full of vigor. You take him for some cross-zipper training, I''ll head back to thepany first!"

    After saying this, Ye Qingqing got into the Ye family car and was driven to the Magic Mirror Group by the Ye family''s driver.

    Tu Gang kept staring at Song Yun, making him feel somewhat embarrassed.

    He rubbed the back of his head and tentatively asked, "Uncle Tu, do I have a flower on my face?"

    "Hehe, our son-inw is stunningly handsome. I just got distracted by looking at you."

    Tu Gang still said with a smile, making Song Yun''s skin crawl. Could it be that Tu Gang was...

    Otherwise, why would he be looking at himself so greedily? Thinking of this, Song Yun tensed up and almost threw a punch.

    "Son-inw, where would you like to go for training?"

    "Oh? There are different ces?"

    "Of course, it depends whether you want to strengthen your fists and physical stamina, or acquire some knowledge about firearms."

    "Huh? You can get guns?" Song Yun looked at Tu Gang in surprise. He hadn''t expected that his father-inw''s bodyguard could be so capable.

    "You''ve got it wrong. I have a bodyguard license and can go to a specialized securitypany to get weapons when needed for duty. The ce I mentioned is at a club in the second ring of Magic Capital. Inside, you can y real-life CS or choose to practice with live ammunition."

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone knows that Hua Country strictly prohibits such things, and privately owning them is simply courting death.

    "To be honest, I''ve spoken about it so much but never touched one, so why don''t we just go there?"

    Song Yun said excitedly. Men were generally drawn to such things, but due to certain reasons, he was unable to join the military and thought he''d regret it for life. Now, it seemed his wish would be fulfilled.

    So, Tu Gang took Song Yun to the club.

    Looking at the club''s name painted in ck, Song Yun felt a sharp aura rushing towards him.

    "Guardian Club, well named."

    Song Yun expressed his admiration.

    Tu Gang smiled and led Song Yun inside the club. This club allowed entry exclusively to VIP members; without a VIP card, the security staff would promptly escort you out.

    Tu Gang was well-acquainted with the people here. After a greeting, he told the receptionist, "This is our Ye family''s son-inw Song Yun. Make him a card with the highest specifications."

    The receptionist looked at Song Yun in surprise. Everyone knew the Ye family had a new son-inw, but no one expected him to be so handsome!!!

    Who says that being handsome can''t feed you in society!!!

    With Song Yun''s good looks, not only this lifetime''s meals but also the next and the one after that would be carefree!!!

    The receptionist asked for Song Yun''s ID for verification, and after confirming there were no mistakes, issued a ck diamond card, symbolizing that all areas of the club would be open to Song Yun.

 Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Girls? Not Interested

    "Ding, host located at Magic Capital Second Ring Wai Guo Club, would you like to sign in?"

    The system''s voice rang out, and Song Yun scratched his head in confusion. Damn, can you sign in here too? What would it give?

    After clicking the sign-in button, the system''s voice sounded again: "Ding! Congrattions host forpleting this sign-in, awarded Firearms Specialization, master-level wilderness survival skills, andmando-level counter-surveince awareness!"

    !!!

    Song Yun was so excited that he almost jumped up. How thrilling!

    If the system just awarded money, Song Yun would have been indifferent by now.

    But these skills would follow him for a lifetime, and if he encountered any trouble, they could alle in handy.

    Tu Gang saw Song Yun standing still, thinking that his son-inw was captivated by the cold firearms.

    No way around it, when he first arrived, he felt the same. No man in the world doesn''t love the weighty feel of these things; holding over ten pounds in your hand feels like you''re grasping the lifeline.

    "Son-inw, shall we go practice shooting?"

    Song Yun snapped back to reality and followed Tu Gang into the soundproof room.

    Inside eachpartment, a security personnel awaited, handling everything from loading to reloading.

    Song Yun held a FAMAS in his hands, and as the security personnel exined, he switched off the safety.

    "Tat-tat-tat!"

    Even with earmuffs on, the intense vibrations and the roar of the sparks felt like they were pulling him into a battlefield¡ªwhere the only things you can trust, besides yourrades, are the weapons in your hands.

    Now, Song Yun''s spiritual power was intensely focused; he could feel the bursting power of the weapon in his hands, like a mighty dragon.

    So this is what shooting feels like.

    Song Yun rapidly emptied the magazine''s 25 bullets, handed the weapon back to the security staff, and took off his earmuffs to breathe a long sigh of relief.

    So exhrating!

    He felt utterly refreshed from head to toe!

    Outside thepartment, Tu Gang, looking at his son-inw''s shooting results, was deep in thought.

    Logically speaking, this should be the son-inw''s first time handling a gun, but to hit the bullseye with every shot? This was too strange!

    As Song Yun pushed open the door and moved his numbed arms, heughingly said, "Uncle Tu, why are you looking at me with that expression?"

    After pausing in thought, Tu Gang tentatively asked, "Son-inw, have you touched these before?"

    Song Yun shook his head in confusion and said, "Uncle Tu, I''m just an ordinary citizen. How could I possibly have ess to these prohibited items?"

    "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Tu Gang stood up excitedly.

    This startled Song Yun: "Don''t get agitated, let''s talk this over calmly!"

    "You really haven''t? Think carefully?"

    "Uncle Tu, have you been reading too many special forces novels? How could an ordinary guy like me... My record has always been clean, and I''ve never been abroad. How could I possibly touch these things?"

    "Then that''s weird..."

    Tu Gang sat down on the stool and pondered, and Song Yun, out of curiosity, moved closer and asked, "What''s the matter?"

    Tu Gang silently handed over the shooting record to Song Yun.

    Taking a look, Song Yun realized why Tu Gang was doubtful. No one would believe it.

    But how could he exin that he had a system which gave him the talent for Firearms Specialization?

    Probably, saying that would be less believable than just making up a story about being a retiredmando returning to civilian life!

    At least thetter seemed somewhat usible.

    "Although I don''t know why it''s like this, could it possibly be a talent?" Song Yun led on progressively.

    Right! Tu Gang pped his thigh. Why couldn''t his son-inw be naturally gifted, a born sharpshooter?

    His gaze towards Song Yun grew increasingly fervent.

    Song Yun retreated continuously in fright.

    "Uncle Tu, don''t look at me like that, I''m scared..."

    "Sorry, got a bit too excited there. Here, try this one!"

    Tu Gang led Song Yun to another booth and handed him an AK.

    This gun could be called the king of war, but its only w was its astonishing recoil, which ordinary people simply couldn''t handle.

    Song Yun took it, and even without understanding much about it, he had seen this ssic weapon in games.

    He rested the AK on his shoulder, familiarizing himself with the feel, then turned off the safety and fired!

    "Bang bang bang!"

    Metal casings fell to the ground continuously, like an apaniment to life.

    Soon, thirty rounds were spent, and Tu Gang couldn''t wait to see the results¡ªonly two shots missed the target; the rest were all concentrated near the center of the target.

    He''d struck gold!

    Tu Gang was ecstatic, his son-inw truly was a man of many talents!

    Just then, a girl with two bodyguards knocked on the booth''s door.

    Tu Gang opened the door, and his expression changed upon seeing who it was.

    A beautiful girl with fiery red hair walked in. She frowned slightly upon seeing Tu Gang and then gave him a light push.

    Faced with such provocation, Tu Gang only darkened his face but did not speak.

    Seeing that Tu Gang still stood in the doorway, the girl seemed a tad impatient.

    "I mean, Tu Gang, have you really taken to being the Ye family''s loyal guard dog? You even dare to block my way?"

    "Miss Deng, you can say what you want, but that does not mean you can trample the Ye family''s name underfoot," Tu Gang said assertively.

    The two bodyguards beside the girl seemed ready to step forward but were stopped by her.

    "Tu Gang was an assault soldier in the military, and you two wouldn''t be able to beat him. Besides, I''vee from Forty-nine City to Magic Capital just following my family elders." The girl spoke indifferently: "But I heard that Ye Qingqing got married? To someone outside the circle, no less. So, I wanted to see what the man who captured her is like."

    "Sorry, but my son-inw is not a courtesan, not someone you can meet just because you say you want to," Tu Gang refused.

    "Heh, give you a little respect and you think you''re the master? I''m going in to see, and I see who can stop me!"

    With that, the girl walked straight inside. Tu Gang was in a bind¡ªhe couldn''t stop the young miss with his status. Surely, he couldn''t push her out forcibly, could he?

    Setting aside whether doing so would cause any repercussions, the sheer number of men vying for the young miss''s favor could likely besiege the Ye family.

    The girl was clearly aware that Tu Gang wouldn''t dare to stop her, and as she walked in, she saw Song Yun''s back.

    At that moment, Song Yun was squatting on the ground, holding a spent cartridge in his hand. He was contemting how he might be able to take this keepsake home.

    "Hello, my name is Deng Qi, from Forty-nine City."

    Song Yun came to his senses and nced up at her¡ªa girl? Not interested.

    Deng Qi looked puzzled as Song Yun turned his head away again, and she was quite astonished in her heart.

    First, Ye Qingqing''s husband was indeed handsome!

    Second, she wasn''t ugly, right? Plenty of men fell into the trap of her charm, so why was this manpletely indifferent?

 Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Song Yun, I Am Determined to Have You!

    "Did you hear me talking?"

    Deng Qi felt somewhat displeased as she squatted beside Song Yun, her cherry lips pursed tightly. She couldn''t understand why this man waspletely ignoring her.

    "Hey, would it kill you to be polite?"

    Song Yun frowned, his voice cool as he asked, "What is it?"

    Seeing the man finally respond, Deng Qi didn''t know why, but she felt inexplicably happy.

    She revealed a smile, "So, you''re Ye Qingqing''s husband?"

    "Yes."

    His answers remained terse, but to Deng Qi, this was a good start. She wasn''t afraid of short responses; silence was her real fear.

    "What do you do for a living? How did you meet Ye Qingqing?"

    These questions were a bit too intrusive. Song Yun looked at the girl in front of him; she didn''t seem like an idiot, so why was she asking so many questions right after meeting him?

    Seeing Song Yun not speaking, Deng Qi blurted out rashly, "Actually, I''m really good friends with Qing Qing, but she didn''t even tell me about getting married. I''m so heartbroken, you know, could you tell me about it?"

    "Although I don''t want to deal with you, it doesn''t mean I''m deaf. Do I really need to spell out your rtionship with the Ye family?"

    Having her motives uncovered didn''t anger Deng Qi; instead, she continued with a smile, "Since you know about our rtionship, I won''t hide it from you. How about I get together with you after you divorce Ye Qingqing?"

    Before Song Yun could reply, the two bodyguards outside became anxious first, "Miss! If the old patriarch finds out about this, the only thing we can do is apologize with our deaths!"

    Song Yun looked at the two bodyguards and thought to himself that they were being ridiculously melodramatic, almost as if they lived in ancient times.

    "It''s not your ce to meddle in my affairs, is it?"

    Deng Qi faced the two men without the pleasant demeanor she had before.

    Dealing with such a pampered girl, Song Yun truly had no interest in entangling himself with her any further.

    He opened his palm in front of Tu Gang and asked, "Uncle Tu, may I take this with me?"

    Tu Gang looked at Song Yun with approval. His family''s son-inw was indeed a real man, steadfast in love. His daughter truly hadn''t loved the wrong person!

    "No problem, I''ll just report this to the supervisor in a moment."

    Upon hearing Tu Gang''s words, Song Yun nodded. With no interest in continuing the conversation, he turned and left.

    Deng Qi gazed at Song Yun''s retreating figure with a mix of love and hatred. Once Tu Gang had left as well, she turned to the bodyguards and said, "Within thirty minutes, I want all the information on that man!"

    In the eyes of this young mistress, it seemed as if all things in the world should revolve around her. She had condescended to crouch and please a man, only to be rejected¡ªit was intolerable!

    Despite their reluctance, the bodyguards obediently went to gather the information.

    During that half-hour, Deng Qi sat in the lounge area, drinking coffee and reading a book, quite at ease.

    As soon as the half-hour was up, the two bodyguards jostled each other, slowly approaching her as they said, "Miss, about that man... We only know his name is Song Yun. We could not verify any other details... Our clearance isn''t high enough, his information is blocked by the agency..."

    "Hmm? Interesting. Could Song Yun be the son of some big shot? But I''ve never heard of any big shot having a son with that name... Strange..."

    "So, do you want to continue the investigation?"

    "Get to the bottom of it! I really want to see what makes this Song Yun so remarkable."

    After speaking, Deng Qi rose from her seat in the club, got into her car, and when the driver asked where to go, Deng Qi''s eyes flickered before she said, "Mo Jing Group!"

    Once she arrived at the Mo Jing Group building, Deng Qi strutted in. The receptionist initially wanted to stop her, but two bodyguards held her in ce.

    Deng Qi took the CEO''s elevator straight to the top floor.

    She burst into Ye Qingqing''s office, where Qingqing was discussing the overseas listing with Mo Li.

    The door was flung open, and Mo Li, slightly irritated, was about to scold the person but fell silent upon seeing who it was.

    "Dear sister, are you happy to see me?"

    Deng Qi sat on the sofa, chuckling, "It''s been over a year since west met, right? I''ve missed you so much during this time!"

    "Mo Li, you may leave now,"

    Ye Qingqing said indifferently.

    Mo Li, feeling as if a burden was lifted, quickly organized her documents and left. Deng Qi was the young mistress of the Deng Family in Forty-nine City. Within her generation in the Deng Family, the other branches had only sons, and she was the only daughter born in her branch.

    Since birth, Deng Qi had been the darling of the entire family, and she epted all the protection from her brothers and the doting from her grandfather. Over time, this fostered her spoiled nature.

    "Deng Qi, you clearly know I don''t wee you, yet you still insist oning to see me. Are you having some issues here?" Ye Qingqing pointed to her head, the implication clear.

    Deng Qi wasn''t angry. She sat on the sofa and casually asked, "I heard you got married? Why didn''t you invite me for a drink to celebrate?"

    "How is my getting married any of your business?"

    Deng Qi covered her mouth and feigned a sneeze,zily saying, "It doesn''t matter. I''m here today to tell you something¡ªI think I''ve fallen in love, and I''m getting married too. When my wedding dayes, I''ll definitely invite you for a celebratory drink!"

    "You''re getting married?"

    Ye Qingqing was quite surprised. Everyone knew that the Deng Family''s power in Forty-nine City was enough to rank in the top five, and as their treasured daughter, Deng Qi had always hoped to stay at home for a few more years. How could she suddenly be getting married?

    "Surprised, are you? I had the same expression as you when I first met him. I used to think that no one in this world was worthy of me, but now it seems like destiny intervened, leading me to meet him today. Come to think of it, I should thank you!"

    Deng Qi said, breaking intoughter.

    Ye Qingqing felt a surge of uneasiness.

    "Look at you, you won''t even ask for my help when you encounter tight situations. This is very boring!"

    "Forget it, I''ll just be straightforward with you. Your husband, Song Yun, I''ve taken a liking to him. Not only that, but I also met him today at Wei Guo Club. Really, I have yet to meet a man as handsome as him in all my life."

    "Nowadays, the good-looking men are more feminine than I am, and the strong, masculine ones aren''t good-looking. But your husband, Song Yun, he''s great! Handsome, tough, and carrying the air of a gentleman of noble lineage, he truly fascinates me!"

    Hearing this, Ye Qingqing''s expression turned cold, her eyes filled with hostility, "Deng Qi, I warn you, it''d be best not to set your sights on my husband, otherwise, I really don''t know what I might do!"

    "Are you threatening me?"

    Deng Qi gave Ye Qingqing a yful nce and said, "There are plenty of men in this world who could match you, but there''s only one that I see fit for myself, Song Yun, and I am determined to have him!"

 Chapter 66: Chapter 66: The Enormous Identity

    Song Jisheng stepped heavily out of the property transaction center, looking at his empty hands, a myriad of emotions welled up inside him.

    A moment ago, that house filled with memories still belonged to the Song Family, but now, it had been put on the market. In Magic Capital, if you were born with a house, you had a home for life, but if not, it might be impossible to settle down for the rest of your life.

    But for the sake of his mother, what was giving up everything inparison!

    Song Jisheng rode a shared bike to the hospital and called his father out of the ward.

    Lighting a cigarette for his father, Song Jisheng said gloomily, "I''ve arranged everything, they said they would focus on promoting our apartment soon."

    "Mhm! I''vee to realize that you can never know whether the future or an ident wille first, so the safety of the family is more important than anything. Once the moneyes in, I''ll take your mom to Huachuang for surgery, and you can find some ce to rx too. You''ve been too tensetely, I''m worried you''ll have problems," his father said.

    Uncle Song''s words almost brought tears to Song Jisheng''s eyes. His father was clearly the one under the greatest pressure; he had spent day and night in the ward, and as the head of the family, his mental state must be worse than anyone else''s at this moment.

    After finishing the cigarette, Uncle Song patted his son''s shoulder and with a smile returned to the ward.

    Meanwhile, Song Jisheng took small puffs of his cigarette while scrolling through his phone when suddenly it rang.

    He looked at the unfamiliar number and answered.

    "Hello, Mr. Song, I''m a friend of Xuan Ge. I heard you''re selling an apartment, right? Can we meet?"

    "Introduced by Xuan Ge?"

    Song Jisheng silently thanked that good brother of his, never expecting that a fair-weather friend woulde through for him at such a crucial time.

    "No problem, let''s schedule a time, and you can check out the apartment as well."

    "Great, then shall we meet tomorrow morning?"

    "No problem, Xuan Ge must have given you the address, just give me a call when you''re there," he replied.

    But at this moment, Song Jisheng had no idea that a dark cloud had quietly enveloped him.

    Meanwhile, at the Ye family.

    Father Ye was making tea in the study, pouring a cup for the person sitting opposite him.

    "Old Deng, you don''t know, my daughter got married," he said with a chuckle. "I was surprised when I heard the news, but after I saw my son-inw, I felt so fortunate. There''s hope for the Ye family to flourish!"

    Hearing Father Ye''s high praise, the other was curious.

    "Old Ye, you''re known for being picky in our circle. A young man that meets your standards? Tell me about him, what''s his background?"

    "An ordinary person!"

    The two men past their fifties exchanged a nce and burst intoughter.

    "You sly fox, as if I couldpete with you for people!"

    "No, it''s what my son-inw himself said. He''s just an ordinary person. Nowadays, there are too few young people who are so modest," Father Ye sighed. "Furthermore, my son-inw is a talent in every way, whether it''s in investments or the tangible industry. What was I doing at his age?

    Afterparing, I realized that I was just someone who caught thest train of reform and thus have what I have today."

    "You, old rascal!" the other guy pointed at Father Ye andughed but soon sighed, "Your Qing Qing has found a good match, but my girl, oh, it worries me to death. Every time I bring up marriage, the little rascal goes straight to her grandfather, leaving me no way to keep pushing."

    "Young people, you know, think differently from us. In a few years, she''ll start getting anxious on her own," Father Ye tried to reassure his old friend.

    "Sigh, I hope so. Let me take this call."

    The friend''s phone rang, and he focused on the caller ID¡ªit was from his daughter''s bodyguard.

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    After the call connected, the other person spoke in a hushed voice, "Master, the young miss seems to have taken a liking to a guy and has been asking us to investigate his information."

    "Oh?"

    His voice suddenly rose in pitch; his daughter had finallye to her senses!

    "Have you found out the man''s identity yet?"

    "Not yet. His identity has been concealed by someone, and our clearance level isn''t high enough, so we havee to ask for your instructions¡­"

    "Keep investigating! Use my clearance to push this matter forward!"

    After he hung up the phone, he thought, who would have expected this? His daughter, whom he had been pressuring for so long, had started to be anxious herself. He wondered with a chuckle if he was about to be a grandfather soon?

    At this thought, he felt a delightful sense of satisfaction.

    "What''s the matter with you, old boy? You''re grinning so hard that all your wrinkles are showing."

    "My daughter! She''s taken a fancy to a young man!"

    He took a satisfied sip of the chilled tea, not finding it bitter, but feeling that today''s tea tasted exceptionally good.

    The two men bantered back and forth, the topic always circling back to their daughters¡ªproud fathers both.

    But soon, Old Deng''s phone rang again. This time it was a call from a high-ranking official in the Forty-nine City system.

    He gestured to Mr. Ye to excuse himself and quickly answered the call.

    "Hello, Secretary Han, may I ask if you have any instructions?"

    "Old Deng, are you investigating the identity of a young man?" the other side asked in a somber voice.

    "Yes, is there a problem?"

    "Stop the investigation! Higher-ups have spoken. The person you''re investigating has been categorized as ssified information and sealed in the Red Wall Number One Secretariat!"

    "Okay! I will immediately order my subordinates to stop. Do you know that person''s identity?"

    "Don''t ask; don''t probe into things you shouldn''t know!"

    These words from the other side caused Old Deng to break out in a cold sweat. What was happening? Who exactly had his daughter taken a liking to? And why was it soplicated???

    He hung up the phone with many thanks, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a towel. That one call had almost made him copse under his chair.

    "Is there trouble?"

    Mr. Ye asked, curious.

    Old Deng waved his hand and said softly, "Qi Qi''s boy, the identity he holds is too significant. Even Secretary Han personally called to warn me. Who exactly has she taken a fancy to???"

    Mr. Ye took a sharp breath; the young man Deng Qi had a crush on was that formidable.

    "Ah, I don''t know now whether this is a blessing or a curse¡­"

    "Think positively, if Qi Qi can marry such a person, wouldn''t the Deng Family rise to another level?"

    Thoseforting words invigorated Old Deng, indeed. If possible, he definitely had to bring the two of them together, not just for his daughter''s happiness but also for the Deng Family.

    "Heh, I hope so. I might be staying in Magic Capital for a few days, so I''ll be counting on you. Don''t get annoyed by me, eh!"

    "How could I? We haven''t seen each other for so long; we definitely need to catch up. I''ll call Qing Qingter, and our two families can have dinner together."

 Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Crazy Price-Cutting

    The next morning, Song Jisheng awoke early and waited anxiously for a phone call.

    Around nine o''clock, an unfamiliar phone rang; Song Jisheng hurriedly picked it up, and the caller said they had arrived downstairs.

    Song Jisheng weed the visitors up, two men who carried a folder in their hands.

    Once inside, the two men began incessantly appraising the value of the house.

    Eventually, one of the men put down his pen, offered Song Jisheng a cigarette with a smile, and said, "This house is a bit better than I thought. If you feel okay with it, we can sign the contract now."

    "And the price?"

    "As for the price, that''s negotiable. I''m offering four million."

    "Four million???"

    Song Jisheng asked with furrowed brows, Is this man here to drive the price down? His house, processed normally, would easily fetch over five million. But even in his urgent need for money, he couldn''t just drop the price by a million plus!

    "That price is a bit low, it crosses my bottom line."

    "Heh, but you are in urgent need of a sum of money for a turnover, aren''t you? It''s hard to find someone who can produce such a high amount of capital in a short time, but fortunately, I have it. Think it over. However, the price might change next time."

    After finishing his words, the man closed the folder and walked away without looking back.

    "Fuck!"

    Song Jisheng smashed the cigarette butt fiercely onto the ground, these people were not serious buyers at all, they might just be intermediaries flipping properties,ing specifically to fleece him!

    He took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down.

    About half an hourter, he arrived at the hospital.

    Uncle Song, seeing his son arrive, knew the deal had been discussed; he told his wife he was going to wash some apples and left the ward with Song Jisheng.

    "How did it go? The doctor called me out earlier and said your mother''s condition can''t be dyed any longer, it''s best to have the surgery this month."

    "Not ideal..."

    Song Jisheng said in a low voice, then recounted the day''s events to Uncle Song.

    Sitting on a bench in the corridor, Uncle Song was silent for a long while before letting out a sigh, "Let''s just go with it. Who would have thought we''d need money this badly."

    Song Jisheng nodded and said, "Then I will contact Hua Chuang Private Hospital to arrange the transfer, and I''ll go get the money in the afternoon."

    That afternoon, Song Jisheng called the buyer, but the call was immediately hung up.

    What''s happening, not answering the phone???

    Song Jisheng felt a surge of panic, a multitude of thoughts shing through his mind. He had already contacted Hua Chuang Private Hospital that morning, and soon they would send a vehicle over for the transfer. At this critical moment, the calls weren''t going through!!!

    He waited five minutes and redialed; the call was disconnected instantly again.

    He kept calling, the other party kept hanging up.

    After about a dozen attempts, the other side finally answered.

    Song Jisheng had myriad questions to ask, but he realized that he was the one in dire straits, while the other party was merely a buyer.

    "What, Mr. Song, have you thought it through?"

    "Yeah, let''s go with the price from this morning, four million, in cash. We can even take care of the transfer procedures in a little while!"

    "Heh, it''s hard to discuss over the phone, let''s meet up somewhere."

    The buyer arranged to meet at a cafe, and by the time Song Jisheng rushed over, he found the buyer sitting on a sofa leisurely sipping coffee.

    "Mr. Song, please take a seat. Would you like something to drink?"

    "No need, let''s just proceed with the paperwork immediately!"

    "No rush, I believe there might be a small misunderstanding regarding the price. This morning, we discussed four million, but this afternoon, I can only offer three million eight hundred thousand. Can you ept that?" the man said, sipping his coffee with a smile.

    "How much?"

    Song Jisheng mmed the table as he got up. It had been just a few hours, and the price had dropped by two hundred thousand???

    "Calm down. Think it over, okay? But, if youe back to ask tomorrow, it might just drop to three million five hundred thousand. Property prices can fluctuate a lot!"

    Hearing the other party''s threatening tone, Song Jisheng was seething with anger.

    Yet the opponent felt extremely smug; they were actually a group of intermediaries within certain circles.

    They often encountered families in their shop who urgently needed money due to some emergency at home, and thus had significant financial needs. If they were to apply for a mortgage or loan from a bank, not to mention the hassles of procedures, just the time aspect could drag them to death.

    So every time they came across such people, they''d pool money together and coborate with some small loanpanies to make the purchase.

    As for the price, they would press it down extremely low, resulting in the distressed families having no choice but topromise helplessly.

    "Mr. Song, have you made up your mind? If it doesn''t work for you, go home and think it over. My time is quite precious," the man said, his expression revealing impatience.

    Song Jisheng clenched his fists without saying a word.

    Watching Song Jisheng, the man felt confident the deal was his.

    After all, selling the house for cheap versus the life and death of his family¡ªSong Jisheng and people like him clearly understood which was more important. Otherwise, he wouldn''t havee to sell the house.

    Just as Song Jisheng was about to negotiate the price again, he received a call from Uncle Song. Huachuang Private Hospital had sent an ambnce, and it would arrive in another twenty minutes.

    Hearing this, Song Jisheng mmed the table and yelled, "It''s yours!"

    "Hehe, then let''s have a look at the contract," the man said.

    Meanwhile, at the hospital.

    Uncle Song took his wife aboard the ambnce from Huachuang Private Hospital.

    The group arrived at the hospital, and after the diagnosis, the doctor announced the cost¡ª4.3 million yuan, and that was just the initial fee. Subsequent chemotherapy and medication would still be exorbitantly priced.

    Upon hearing such a hefty sum, Uncle Song sighed deeply.

    "If that''s all right, sir, you can proceed to make the payment," the doctor said.

    But since his son''s property sale hadn''t beenpleted and the money hadn''t been transferred, what should he do?

    He tentatively asked, "Doctor, could we just pay the hospital admission fee for now, and we''ll transfer the money for the treatment tomorrow?"

    "I''m sorry, sir, but our hospital has a policy. You must pay the full amount all at once," the doctor said regretfully.

    These were hard rules¡ªHuachuang Private Hospital had encountered such situations before: after paying a few tens of thousands in hospital admission fees, the patient''spanion had run away.

    Leaving only the patient themselves in the ward, and when they sent doctors to exin the situation to the patient, thetter stated that he didn''t care about these matters. He was currently in the hospital, and if he couldn''t be cured and had to go out, then he''d rather die in the hospital.

    Faced with such hard cases, Huachuang Private Hospital could only swallow their bitterness in silence.

    After all, even a private hospital was still a hospital; they were all doctors. They couldn''t just forcibly evict them, not to mention how the patient might react, just the media outside would tear them to pieces.

    So, an operation that initially required a fee of over a million yuan was performed for free for the patient, including some of the medical equipment.

    This led to the department''s staff receiving zero bonus for that month.

    Since then, Huachuang Private Hospital had set a strict rule: either pay the full fee upfront or seek treatment elsewhere.

 Chapter 68: Chapter 68: My Great-Nephew Has Made Something of Himself?

    What should I do? We''re already here; do we really have to take her back and wait until we''ve scraped together enough money to bring her back again?

    After Uncle Song contacted the doctors at the previous hospital, he was even more devastated and copsed to the floor in utter despair.

    Since they had been discharged, their bed had been freed up and immediately filled by a new patient, and there were no vacant beds avable to admit anyone for the time being.

    "Doctor, you''ve seen my wife''s condition. It might worsen once we get home. I swear, I swear I''ll have the money by tomorrow. Please let us be hospitalized first!"

    Uncle Song clutched the doctor''s hand, barely able to hold back his agony as he spoke, "I have hundreds of thousands in my card¡ª I''ll deposit the hospitalization fee immediately. We''re really here for treatment!"

    "I''m sorry¡­" said the doctor regretfully. He was just a junior doctor, and if he were to lead the way in breaking hospital rules, he would certainly be disciplined, or worse, fired if the situation escted. read-more-at-MvLeMpYr

    "Is there really no other way?" Uncle Song sat on the ground with a vacant look in his eyes, and then, filled with hope, he pulled out his phone and dialed his son.

    The call connected, but a chorus of arguments came through the line.

    "You bunch of scammers! You promised the loan would be disbursed today; why push it until tomorrow again!"

    "Mr. Song, you''ve got to understand us¡ª we junior staff certainly don''t have that much money. We need to go through small loanpanies to get the funds. If you want to expedite the process, that''s fine, but there''s a handling fee of one hundred thousand, and at the earliest, the money can only be transferred to you by tomorrow."

    "Scammers! Aren''t you afraid of divine retribution for cheating people like this!!!"

    "Mr. Song, please watch yournguage! Who''s scamming you? Did I say I wouldn''t give you the money? I only said I''d transfer it within a week. Why are you in such a hurry?

    Besides, it''s not something I can control."

    "Dial tone..."

    And then the line went dead. Uncle Song sat there in stunned silence, tears streaming down his face as he clung to the doctor''s legs, "Please, doctor, I''m begging you, have mercy and save my wife. We sold our house in Magic Capital to pay for the treatment. If something happens to her, what will our family do..."

    Their exchange quickly drew the attention of other patients in the hallway.

    Everyone felt pity for Uncle Song. In today''s society, it''s hard enough to save money for a family without illnesses and disasters, but with even a small issue, it''s like a bottomless pit.

    "Uncle, it''s not that I don''t want to save patients, but our hospital has rules. I''m just a low-level attending physician. If I break the rules, I''ll have to cover all your debts. I have elders to care for and children to raise; I can''t afford to take this risk¡­" the doctor exined, looking up at the ceiling, only able to sigh helplessly.

    Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the crowd, Song Yun, who had just finished speaking with Mrs. Yuan and was nning to head home, overheard the conversation.

    This voice sounds familiar... Song Yun wondered if it might be someone he knew and pushed his way to the front.

    Seeing the chairman had been disturbed, the attending physician hurriedly knelt down next to Uncle Song and whispered in his ear, "Uncle, I''m begging you! Don''t make this difficult for me. Our superiors are here, and if this continues, I''ll be fired!"

    When Uncle Song heard that a leader had arrived, he wondered if these wealthy people might show mercy, make an exception just this once upon seeing his miserable plight. He turned around while kneeling and cried out, "Leader, I''m begging you..."

    "Big nephew?"

    "Uncle?"

    Facing the deeply weathered Uncle Song, Song Yun was filled with surprise.

    Uncle Song remained kneeling, stunned. How had his nephew, Song Yun, be the leader of such a major hospital?

    At that moment, a doctor hurried over to Song Yun and respectfully said, "Director Song, hello!"

    Director Song? His elder nephew was a director here?

    Oh, my God! If he had only known earlier, why would he have had to plead so desperately with these doctors?

    Song Yun quickly helped Uncle Song up from the ground, not wanting to shorten his own life.

    As he listened to the doctor repeat his aunt''s condition, heforted Uncle Song.

    After hearing everything, Song Yun finally understood why his cousin had wanted to borrow money from him a few days ago. It was his fault for not asking more deeply about what had happened.

    "This is my own uncle, my father''s brother. Arrange the best hospital room for my aunt immediately, contact the hospital president and the chief of surgery for a consultation, and make sure to put your heart and soul into it!"

    "Yes, Chairman, I will arrange the conference room right away for a full hospital consultation!"

    The doctor hurried away.

    Meanwhile, Uncle Song sat in a chair, still in a daze. His brain hadn''t fully caught up yet; how could his nephew, who was just a fresh graduate a few years ago, have be a billionaire overnight?

    Soon, doctors from all departments at Huachuang Private Hospital received the news. One after the other, d in white coats and carrying notepads, they ran toward the conference room.

    The rumble of hundreds of doctors running resonated so loudly that the entire building could hear it clearly.

    Seeing the determined faces of these doctors, Uncle Song wondered if this was the convenience that power brought to a person.

    Amidst his astonishment, Uncle Song felt a great deal of pride. After all, Song Yun was a member of the Song family. They wouldn''t, like other rtives, shamelesslye asking for benefits upon seeing Song Yun''s sess. But now, if a family member were to fall ill, they wouldn''t have to die in bed because they couldn''t afford treatment!

    First, Song Yun arranged for his Aunt to be admitted into a VIP room. When she learned that Song Yun was the Chairman of Huachuang Private Hospital, she was extremely surprised. However, she quickly grabbed Song Yun''s hand and kept praising him. Naturally, Song Yun didn''t think she was ttering him; after all, the Song family, even in poverty, had a straight and strong backbone!

    These words were merely the pure joy of an elderly rtive upon seeing a younger member of the family soar to great heights.

    Once everything was in order, Song Yun invited Uncle Song to join the meeting.

    In the conference room, the president sat at the first seat on the left-hand side. Seeing Song Yun bring Uncle Song, he quickly gave up his seat, letting Uncle Song sit there.

    With everyone present, the full hospital consultation began!

    The chief of surgery frowned deeply as he looked at the CT scan of Aunt''s tumor.

    Without exaggerating, the surgery was extremely high-risk due to the tumor''s proximity to major arteries.

    Moreover, ording to Uncle Song''s ount, the tumor had grown by one centimeter in just a few days. Clearly, it was a malignant tumor. Dying even a few more days would be detrimental, and even bringing in the most experienced surgeons in the world would be fruitless.

    "Chairman, look here. The tumor is only about three centimeters away from the major artery. Given the progression of the disease, if we wait another day or two, it will fully adhere, making it impossible to separate it alone. Once we operate, there will inevitably be severe bleeding!"

    "Hmm, everyone here is a professional. I won''t involve myself with the surgery side of things. I only have one thing to say; I hope everyone will try their best to treat her. If you seed, I''ll give everyone a bonus. If not... I won''t me anyone.

    I''ll think of something else then."

 Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Please pay the consultation fee!

    Song Yun''s words were undoubtedly a shot of adrenaline for everyone. As the chairman, if he couldn''t be cured, and the leader got angry, they would certainly be in big trouble. It was better to report the risks to the leader in advance and see what he would decide.

    But since Song Yun had decided to speak up as soon as possible, these doctors had to start working overnight toe up with the treatment n with the lowest risk.

    Song Yun felt at ease watching a group of doctors argue non-stop over where to make the incision and how to proceed with the surgery.

    After all, no matter how capable a person is, they are only a primate in the end. Life and death are irreversible, but as long as they do their best, even if the surgery fails, Song Yun would not me them.

    Song Yun took Uncle Song out of the conference room.

    Uncle Song was still in a daze, having never witnessed such a grand scene. A group of doctors were about toe to blows over the treatment n, and he, as an ordinary citizen, could not enjoy such treatment at the hospital on regr days.

    When he underwent surgery for appendicitis, it was an older doctor leading an intern, and the scar left behind was as ugly as a centipede.

    But those doctors just mentioned that the final stitching would use cosmetic sutures? Not leaving any scars at all? My god, that must be expensive!

    Uncle Song followed Song Yun to the chairman''s office.

    Song Yun brewed a pot of tea and said, "It''s really something, you kept such a big matter from me. Jisheng told me he needed money for something urgent, but he didn''t go into detail about Auntie falling ill."

    "Hehe... We didn''t even know you owned a hospital now." Uncle Song scratched the back of his head sheepishly and said, "But this puts my mind at ease, knowing which doctors are taking care of your Auntie. Your brother and I can rx for a couple of days."

    "You and my brother should stay at the hospital. You''ve seen the ward I arranged for Auntie just now, a three-bedroom with two living rooms,pletely suitable for our family to live in. Plus, you don''t need to cook here; there will be someone to prepare three meals a day and bring them to your room. Just tell the nurse what you want to eat."

    Song Yun poured a cup of tea for Uncle Song and said, "Furthermore, Magic Capital Private Hospital also takes care of post-operative rehabilitation. Let Auntie stay here after the surgery, get chemotherapy and medication directly from the hospital. At least here in Magic Capital, Auntie can enjoy the best treatment."

    While sipping his tea, Uncle Song nodded with a beaming smile, but he felt like he was forgetting something.

    "No, that''s not right! Your brother went to sell the house, and it seems there was an argument with the buyer!" Uncle Song mmed his teacup down on the table.

    "Hmm?"

    Seeing Song Yun''s puzzled expression, Uncle Song anxiously said, "We had no choice, we didn''t know you were the chairman of Magic Capital Private Hospital, and we knew that treatment here was expensive, so we nned to sell the house to pay for Auntie''s treatment..."

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun also became anxious. Uncle Song''s house was like his second home, where he stayed when his parents were on duty during his childhood.

    How could they sell a ce filled with such memories!

    Uncle Song tried calling his son, but no one answered.

    "Don''t panic. Did my brother tell you who the buyer is?" Song Yun asked patiently.

    "I don''t know..."

    Uncle Song had been busy dealing with his wife''s illness and had left all these matters to his son.

    "Then we have no choice but to keep calling."

    Song Yun sighed in resignation.

    After dozens of attempts, Song Jisheng finally picked up the phone, only leaving behind the words "Swan Loan Company" before hanging up.

    Song Yun frowned. Weren''t they going to sell the house? How did loan sharks get involved?

    He made a call to the Magic Capital branch of Mountains and Waters Corporation, requesting them to immediately send him all the background information on thepany to his phone.

    Then he took Uncle Song with him, intending to go to the scene to have a look.

    On the other side, inside Swan Loan Company.

    "You swindlers, why are you deducting my money!" Song Jisheng yelled, mming his hand on the conference room table.

    Sitting opposite him were several men in suits: "Mr. Song, we hope you can calm down. As we understand, your mother is lying in a hospital ward right now, waiting for this money to save her life. At such a critical juncture, can you not spare even the hundred thousand in fees?"

    "Bullshit! I see that you are all swindlers! I''m not selling! Find someone else to swindle!"

    Song Jisheng stood up, intending to leave.

    But he was quickly forced back into his seat by the men, and one of them sneered at Song Jisheng, "Mr. Song, you can choose not to sign the contract, but then please pay a consulting fee of a hundred thousand yuan."

    "How much? Are you bandits!!!"

    "Hehe, you don''t have to pay, if you prefer. Just sit here with us, we''ll have someone keep youpany. Whenever you decide to sign the contract or pay the consulting fee, then you can leave."

    Song Jisheng now realized that he was caught in a trap.

    These people were outright robbing him!

    Just as Song Jisheng was about to cave in, the door to the conference room was pushed open from the outside.

    In came Song Yun, while Uncle Song waited in the car downstairs.

    Seeing a young man swagger to the head of the table, the sales staff werepletely baffled. What was he here for? Who had let him in?

    "Song Yun? How did you get here?" Song Jisheng called out anxiously, "Quick, get out and call the police. Thispany is a bunch of swindlers!"

    The sales staff, realizing that they were together, exchanged nces and closed the door.

    "I don''t care whether you signed a contract or not, effective immediately, everything is null and void, and I''m taking this man with me," Song Yun dered coolly after lighting a cigarette.

    "Kid, don''t talk too big. Watch it, or you''ll bite your tongue off!" An intimidating sales staff member tried to menace Song Yun.

    "I won''t repeat myself. You''d better think about how you''re going to spend your time in prison from now on."

    After hearing Song Yun''s words, the men burst intoughter, "We''ll see, but right now you two need to give us an exnation for interrupting our meeting. ording to ourpany policy, that''s a fine of fifty thousand yuan!"

    Hearing this, Song Yun''s frown deepened.

    Song Jisheng sat next to Song Yun and recounted everything that had just happened in detail.

    Song Yun''s expression turned very ugly, he hadn''t expected the other party to be so brazen!

    In reality, thepany''s backer was a security firm called ck Swan Security, which was only considered a mid-sizedpany in Magic Capital.

    But coincidentally, Mountains and Waters Corporation in Magic Capital was their major client, and the head of the Magic Capital branch had even specifically mentioned this connection to Song Yun.

 Chapter 70: Chapter 70: So theres nothing to talk about?

    Song Yun stood up and walked straight toward the other party.

    The group of people also stood up and surrounded Song Yun.

    "I advise you to do less illegal stuff, even if the heavens don''t take you, there are plenty of people who will teach you scumbags a lesson."

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, the people exchanged nces, then burst into loudughter, one of them wiping the tears ofughter from his eyes and said, "You''re really something, kid. But here in Magic Capital, amon person like you is nothing; we squish bugs like you all the time!"

    "So, no room for discussion, then?"

    "Discuss my ass!"

    Right after the person had finished speaking, he met a fist head-on, doing a full flip in the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

    The rest of the staff were stunned for a moment, then quickly realized they had encountered a tough nut to crack! One by one, they picked up objects near them and started attacking Song Yun.

    But soon they knew what a disparity was.

    Song Yun''s figure shifted slightly, his fists came out of nowhere, striking them hard, and with each hit, they felt as if their bones were breaking!

    Song Yun dusted off his hands, stood in ce, and spat disdainfully, "Tell Wang Chaoyang toe to me himself for the money!"

    Wang Chaoyang was the chairman of the ck Swan Security Company, who made his fortune through demolitions at first andter became connected with the Mountains and Waters Corporation as he slowly legitimized his business.

    It could be said that Mountains and Waters Corporation could rece its security personnel anytime and find new ones.

    But if Wang Chaoyang lost this big backer, he would quickly be squeezed out by his peers. Plus, with his overbearing way of doing things, who knows how many people cursed him to die in their nightly voodoo practices!

    At that moment, the conference room door was flung open, and a man poked his head inside. All the business personnely groaning on the floor, a scene that had never before taken ce in Swan Loan Company.

    If someone had really kicked in their door, this would be intolerable!

    He shouted, and quickly the door was locked, a group of people wielding steel pipes advanced menacingly.

    Song Jisheng had never faced such a scene in normal times and felt a bit nervous.

    But soon, seeing Song Yun standing in front of him like a War God, his confidence returned. If a fight really broke out, he resolved to protect his cousin at all costs, after all, it was for his own family''s matter that his cousin had forcefully stepped forward.

    Before long, the group charged up, but having a numerical advantage was useless here. Song Yun, relying on the fighting movement technique in his mind, knocked half of them to the ground.

    The rest no longer dared to approach.

    Anyone could see that the handsome guy before them was simply a humanoid tyrannosaur! Whoever got hit by his fist, without exception, ended up lying on the ground, bereft of any fighting capacity.

    "Call Boss Wang, tell him ourir''s been hit!"

    A minor boss yelled to the crowd, and someone quickly made the call to Wang Chaoyang.

    "Boss Wang! Our ce has been hit, a single person injured many of our brothers, you have toe with backup, fast!"

    Wang Chaoyang frowned upon hearing this on the other end of the phone, his n to get a massagepletely disrupted.

    Damn it, who dares to stir up trouble on my turf, are they asking for death!

    Although in recent years Wang Chaoyang''s temper had cooled down, the brutal image from his earlier days still lingered in some people''s minds. Thus, when it came to Wang Chaoyang the mad dog, everyone preferred to keep their distance.

    In recent years, Hua Country had been cracking down hard on this sector, so Wang Chaoyang had to find an alternative path. At one gathering, he learned that legitimate small loanpanies were quite popr, so he took an interest.

    And sure enough, over the years, he made quite a bit of money from it. Thepany nearly turned into his cash cow, and now that his cash cow was being threatened, he was more anxious than anyone.

    He grabbed his car keys and was heading to Swan Loan Company when his phone rang again.

    He looked at the caller ID, and the fire in his heart was doused with a bucket of cold water.

    He answered the call, asking cautiously, "Manager Chang, is there a problem on your end?"

    The call was from the head of the Magic Capital branch of Mountains and Waters Corporation.

    A chilly question came from the other end, "Is that Swan Something Financial Company yours?"

    "Yes, yes it is, is there a problem?"

    "No problem, it''s just that Mr. Song, thergest director of Mountains and Waters Corporation, has inquired about all the information on thispany!"

    "It must be that yourpany has scammed Director Song. Given the timing, he should have arrived by now, and if Director Song encounters any issues, you might as well start scouting for a graveyard!"

    Thergest director of Mountains and Waters Corporation???

    Fuck!!!

    This was a big shot, who held all the personnel appointment rights within the group! Even if he upset the chairman, the other party could convene a meeting to depose the chairman!

    Wang Chaoyang''s hands trembled slightly as he drove, and with a quavering voice, he slowly said, "I''ve really never met Mr. Song before, such a high-profile figure! How could he possibly be rted to my tiny, insignificant financialpany!"

    But he quickly realized, what was he going to do right now?

    It seems he had received information about someone causing trouble in his moneybag, right! Thinking about what Manager Chang had just mentioned, that Director Song might have already arrived, fuck!!! It seems he really did screw up big time!!!

    "I think I understand, Manager Chang. Please put in a good word for me with Director Song; I''m on the road right now, about ten minutes away!"

    Wang Chaoyang mmed his fist on the steering wheel, cursing under his breath. If he knew who had messed with his financial backer, he would definitely beat them to death without hesitation!!!

    Meanwhile, outside the meeting room.

    Song Yun stood in ce, facing over a dozen business personnel armed with weapons, looking quite frightening, but in reality, they didn''t dare to advance; they were all waiting for Wang Chaoyang toe and administer justice.

    Song Jisheng was anxiously looking at his phone, his mother waiting for him to sell the house and get money for her treatment. But who could have known such a thing would happen! What was he going to do now?

    While the standoff continued, someone began to hammer furiously at thepany''s front door.

    The business personnel were delighted, thinking Manager Wang had arrived!

    As they opened the door, they were eager to see a swarm of people push in, but unfortunately, there was only one person, and that was Wang Chaoyang.

    "Manager Wang, you didn''t bring your men?"

    The person in charge of Swan Microloan Company asked cautiously.

    Wang Chaoyang had no intention of paying attention to this underling; he pushed through the crowd, and what came into view was a business person lying on the ground wailing. Upon a closer look, a young man with an extraordinary bearing stood in ce.

    When he saw the other person''s appearance, Wang Chaoyang''s knees weakened, nearly dropping to the floor.

    It was fucking Director Song!!!

    These stupid business personnel, never doing anything worthwhile!!!

    And now, he had troubled his own financial backer! What was he supposed to do now?

    You have to understand that the annual business profits from Mountains and Waters Corporation ounted for over 80% of ck Swan Security Group''s revenue!

    Now, Wang Chaoyang felt as though he was watching countless banknotes sprouting wings and flying away!

 Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Do You Have Any Questions?

    "Boss Wang, this kid is fierce. He injured so many of our brothers. Shouldn''t we break one of his legs?"

    The person in charge shouted fiercely, "And we also need to make this kid pay for everyone''s medical expenses, just right, his brother is selling a house here today! Why not take this house as coteral..."

    Before he could finish speaking, he was pped across the face.

    He looked up, puzzled, at his boss. What''s going on?

    All he did was repeat the situation, so why did his boss get angry? That shouldn''t be! Could it be that he was being med for not handling such a small matter well and causing so many brothers to get hurt?

    "Boss Wang, I can..."

    "p!"

    "These brothers..."

    "p!"

    "That kid is too fierce..."

    "p!"

    ...

    The man in charge was pped more than ten times in session; his entire face swelled up, looking like a pig''s head from afar.

    He sat on the ground, unable to open his mouth, still not knowing why he was beaten.

    "You idiot, if you want to die, don''t drag me down with you! Do you know who this is? Song Yun, the biggest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation! Are you trying to get me killed, you bastard?"

    Wang Chaoyang kicked the person in charge while saying this, feeling incredibly relieved that these people hadn''t hurt Song Yun. Otherwise, if Mountains and Waters Corporation med him, he would be dead without a doubt!

    Given what he had done before, any sentence handed down would be well deserved.

    So seeing that Song Yun was unharmed, he might still talk his way out of it.

    Wang Chaoyang''s words shocked everyone present; the business personnel stared at Song Yun, dumbfounded, and even Song Jisheng couldn''t believe it.

    How did his own brother be the biggest director of Mountains and Waters Corporation?

    You should know that Mountains and Waters Corporation is a multinationalpany with very strong internal strength!

    It''s said that once, a young master from Magic Capital trashed a resort operated by Mountains and Waters Corporation, and in the end, he had his arm broken and was thrown out, yet his parents still came forward to apologize of their own ord.

    That such a colossal leader was his own cousin, Song Yun!

    Song Jisheng felt dizzy.

    "So you''re Wang Chaoyang, right?"

    Seeing that the issue was resolved, Song Yun sat on a chair, with his leg crossed, and asked.

    Wang Chaoyang, hearing Song Yun''s words, felt like he had been called out by the King of Hell himself, breaking out in cold sweat down his back.

    "Yes, Chairman Song! I am Wang Chaoyang. Today''s incident was a misunderstanding, these people didn''t recognize you..."

    Wang Chaoyang hadn''t finished his words when he saw Song Yun make a gesture to be silent. He quickly shut up, not knowing what kind of person this big shot was. If a single wrong word offended him, with his power, dying a hundred times over wouldn''t be enough!

    "I''ll ask questions, and you answer them. If I don''t ask, keep your mouth shut, got it?"

    Wang Chaoyang nodded repeatedly.

    "You know what caused today''s incident, right?"

    "I don''t know..." see-more-MVLeMpYr

    "Oh, the market value of this house owned by my cousin is worth several million, and you didn''t even pay attention to it? It seems that Boss Wang really makes a fortune every day!"

    "No, no... because I had ns today, I wasn''t paying much attention..."

    "Oh, but you must surely know about the things your businesspeople have been doing, right?"

    Seeing Wang Chaoyang about to shake his head, Song Yun slightly frowned.

    Wang Chaoyang, seeing this, reluctantly nodded, admitting to it by default.

    "Hah, coercion, exorbitant fees... President Wang, you sure have a wild way of making money. Seems like you earn quite a lot each year, and you''re involved in all this stuff. I''m not wronging you, am I?"

    "Director Song... I... I have nothing to say... I admit my defeat today, and I only ask for your mercy..."

    After saying this, Wang Chaoyang''s body seemed to lose all its strength, and he slumped to the ground.

    "Heh, given what''s happened today, you should be aware of the consequences. You, Wang Chaoyang, have had your fair share of good fortune over the years. Even if I don''t pursue this matter, do you think those enemies you''ve made would be kind enough to let you off the hook?"

    "..."

    Wang Chaoyang''s heart was as clear as a mirror; who in that position was a fool?

    But he had no choice. He had to deal with one thing at a time and worry about getting through today first.

    Yet Song Yun didn''t seem inclined to let things go so easily.

    Of course, that made sense. If Wang Chaoyang were in his position, he''d be even less forgiving given the circumstances. He''d likely leverage his power to crush you mercilessly.

    "So you tell me, how should we settle today''s issue? I''ll listen to whatever you say!" Wang Chaoyang had given in. Under someone else''s roof, he had no choice but to bow his head. If it had been someone easier to bully, Wang Chaoyang would have thrown a punch by now and been demandingpensation for his injuries.

    "Heh, I don''t have the time to waste on you. Return the house and, what about the consultancy fee you were going to give me? I taught you a lesson today, how much are you nning to pay me?"

    Watching Song Yun''sposed demeanor, Wang Chaoyang clenched his teeth and extended a finger.

    The crowd was puzzled, but Song Yun knew very well; one finger meant one million.

    But could such a small amount of money send Song Yun away? Unlikely.

    Wang Chaoyang felt it was improbable. With Song Yun''s assets worth billions, if he were that greedy for cash, the slightest slice, he would have been set up and stripped clean of everything long ago.

    So, Wang Chaoyang closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then gestured a five with his hand toward Song Yun.

    Song Yun nodded and said, "The market value of my cousin''s house is around that figure. You swindled it away, so you''ll return it at that figure. Do you have any objection?"

    "No..."

    Thus, Song Jisheng saw what professional speed looked like.

    In less than half an hour, all the paperwork was voided, and a bank card loaded with five million in cash was neatly ced before him.

    At that moment, his entire state was one of shock; everything that happened today had turned his worldview upside down.

    It was the first time he realized that in this society, one''s identity was a life-saving charm! With Song Yun''s identity revealed, everyone who dealt with him would be tremblingly cautious, fearing to displease Song Yun.

    Even the originally fierce businesspeople, if Song Yun asked them now to line up for a p, they probably wouldn''t question it.

    After the fact, they might even boast to friends that they had provoked the chairman of Mountains and Waters Corporation and yet did not meet their demise.

    All this, simply because of Song Yun''s identity and the power thaty behind it.

    "Director Song, all matters have been dealt with now. What do you think?"

    That was Wang Chaoyang''s way of showing Song Yun out. Now, he had to start transferring assets, getting ready to flee at any moment.

    Song Yun left with Song Jisheng, and seeing Song Jisheng as if he had a thousand questions, Song Yun gestured with his hand and said, "Let''s go to the hospital first, then talk about the rest."

    Uncle Song, who had been waiting in the car the whole time, was on pins and needles, wondering if his son and nephew had encountered trouble.

    But soon after, the sight of Song Yun and Song Jisheng appeared before him, and his heart eased.

 Chapter 72: Chapter 72 Successful Surgery

    "How''s the situation handled?"

    Song''s uncle looked at his son curiously and asked.

    Song Jisheng was still in a dazed state as he slowly nodded his head, finally reacting, "Dad, did you already know that Yun was a director of Mountains and Waters Corporation?"

    "Mountains and Waters Corporation? Isn''t he the chairman of Hua Chuang Private Hospital?"

    Now, Song''s uncle was also dumbfounded, what''s going on, why did his nephew hold so many positions?

    Song Jisheng''s mind was not very nimble to begin with, and now he was even more bewildered.

    Song Yunkai drove the hospital''s administrative car, bringing the two bewildered rtives back to the hospital.

    Seeing that his mother had been arranged in the VIP ward, Song Jisheng finally felt a sense of relief.

    "Yun, how many properties do you actually have?"

    Inside the chairman''s office, Song Jisheng asked Song Yun curiously.

    "Hehe, quite a lot, if you want me to give you examples, I really need to think about it."

    "Does your father know?" Song''s uncle asked.

    "He took my mom on a global tour, I haven''t told him either, I''ll wait until hees back to talk about it."

    Song Yun could exin to everyone else, make up lies, but when facing his parents who knew him inside out, any word he said would definitely be seen through by them.

    "Our old Song Family has finally produced a talented individual!"

    Song''s uncle said sentimentally, "Looking through our genealogy, our Song Family was a household of high standing hundreds of years ago, but then we encountered war, and the Song Family suffered a great cmity, falling into the ranks ofmoners."

    "Now it''s good, Song Yun has be sessful, and it''s time for our Song Family to reopen the ancestral hall!"

    Song Yun was baffled by Song''s uncle''s words, ancestral hall? He had never heard of it before.

    Seeing the expressions of his son and nephew, Song''s uncle sighed and said, "You younger generations don''t know, our Song Family has a room in the ancestral home where all the ancestors of the Song Family are worshipped. It''s just that in these years we haven''t honored our family name, we''re too ashamed to rebuild the ancestral hall.

    The first thing you need to do to reconstruct the ancestral hall is to boast about the achievements, tell our ancestors that their descendants have be important figures, so as not to disturb the ancestors!"

    Of course, Song Yun agreed to such a matter, it definitely should wait until his father returned from his travels, and then discuss it together with all the families.

    After arranging things for Song''s uncle and his cousin, Song Yun sat in his office and called Mountains and Waters Corporation''s PR department, ordering them to immediately release a statement terminating the partnership with the ck Swan Security Company.

    The head of the PR department didn''t ask any questions, and within fifteen minutes, a statement was published on all channels.

    Everyone was astonished, specting what had happened.

    At this time, Wang Chaoyang received countless calls asking about the situation.

    After hanging up, he quickly went online and saw the statement,pletely dumbfounded. This Song Yun didn''t leave anyone a way out, so quickly pushing him into an abyss. Thinking of the people he had once offended, they were probably sharpening their knives right now, waiting to ughter him.

    Wang Chaoyang could care no more about anything else, and booked a flight ticket to escape overseas.

    Two days passed this way.

    After a full hospital consultation, the medical team came up with the least risky treatment n.

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    Today was the day to perform surgery on Auntie Song.

    After Auntie Song was injected with some drugs, she was wheeled into the operating room, while outside, Uncle Song, Song Jisheng, and Song Yun all waited anxiously.

    The waitsted from nine in the morning until four in the afternoon.

    Finally, the doors of the operating room slowly opened, and a doctor wearing a mask came out. He excitedly said to Song Yun, "Director Song, I have fulfilled my mission; the surgery went very smoothly!"

    Upon hearing this, Uncle Song copsed to the ground,pletely drained. The insomnia of these past nights had tortured the middle-aged man constantly. Now, atst, he could get a good night''s sleep.

    "The surgery is done. Now, all we need to do is continue the treatment ording to the doctor''s n," Song Yun consoled Uncle Song. "I''ll head back first. You and my cousin take some time to rest. There will be someone specifically responsible for taking care of Auntie."

    After parting ways with Uncle Song''s family, Song Yun drove his sports car away from the hospital.

    He was unaware that outside the hospital gate, inside amon Volkswagen car, sat two men. One of them, seeing Song Yun''s car drive away, quickly made a phone call but exactly what was said was not known.

    On the way back, Song Yun noticed that his fuel gauge was nearing empty.

    No choice, sports cars have many advantages, but they guzzle fuel like no other¡ªmashing the gas pedal could easily burn through tens of dors.

    He found a gas station where the queue extended beyond the station itself.

    However, after waiting for about fifteen minutes, the line still hadn''t moved.

    Song Yun looked out and saw a Ferrari driver dawdling around while filling up, asionally even flirting with the female gas station attendant.

    The drivers queueing behind didn''t dare to get too close. Joking aside, with cars worth millions, what if they identally scratched it by inching too close?

    As for those kinds of people, they also didn''t dare to honk their horns to hurry them up, being just ordinary folks and no match for the rich second-generation heirs.

    But Song Yun wasn''t about to indulge them. He started honking his horn incessantly, furiously sounding off with beep after beep.

    The drivers ahead, already irritated by the noise, finally couldn''t hold back and red angrily backward.

    But when they saw the bull emblem on the front of Song Yun''s car, they all turned off their engines.

    Damn it, this car was even more expensive than the Ferrari up front! The driver of the Tiguan that had been in front of Song Yun inched forward quietly. He was sweating buckets, worried that he might identally let the car roll.

    "Hey guys, are you going to fill up or not? When did the efficiency of gas stations be so low?"

    Song Yun called out, looking toward the front.

    The drivers who had been waiting were also quite frustrated, with a wolf in front and a tiger behind, stuck in the middle with neither daring to drive forward nor reverse, they could only remain in this deadlock.

    But soon, these drivers cautiously moved their cars to the side, squeezing out ane wide enough for Song Yun to pass through.

    Song Yun drove toward the front and saw a fashionably dressed rich kid still mumbling and chatting up the gas station attendant.

    Though the attendant was indeed sweet-looking and shapely, he shouldn''t be hogging a public resource and wasting everyone''s time!

    "How big is the tank in that piece of junk? Does it take over ten minutes to fill up? Hurry up and get lost once you''re done!"

    The Ferrari''s owner, who had been shamelessly trying for her contact details, heard the cursing from behind, turned around in anger, and saw Song Yun standing beside the Lamborghini with a frown on his face.

    Fuck! A top-level sports car, the Poison!

    His own car probably wasn''t even a fraction of the cost of the other''s.

    Without further ado or dy, he quickly apologized to Song Yun and drove off in shame.

    "Fill it up!"

    Song Yun parked the car and said to the gas station attendant.

    After filling up, Song Yun didn''t dawdle and left directly, the private car owners waiting behind breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the only way to deal with those arrogant and overbearing rich kids was with someone even more powerful than they were!

 Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Alone in the Empty Room!

    Song Yun returned home and began to prepare for tonight''s dinner. After so many days without touching Ye Qingqing, Song Yun, a man who had just tasted the forbidden fruit, felt that if Ye Qingqing didn''te back soon, he would have to pick up some traditional craft!

    The dinner was ready, the candles were ready, the red wine was ready.

    Everything was ready, and with such a romantic scene, he didn''t believe Ye Qingqing could remain unmoved!

    Yet, just as he was about to call Ye Qingqing, she called first.

    Ye Qingqing exined that a friend of her father''s from Forty-nine City hade and was hosting a gathering at a five-star hotel, asking if Song Yun would like to join them.

    As for these gatherings of high society, Song Yun was never interested.

    Listening to them boast about how much money they made this year or how many projects they invested in, Song Yun only felt his eyelids grow heavy.

    Hearing that Song Yun didn''t want to go, Ye Qingqing didn''t press the issue, telling him to stay home, that she would return to the Ye family after the gathering was over, ande back to the Magic Capital Vi tomorrow. hosted-on-MVLeMpYr

    He was to keep the home fires burning alone?

    Song Yun looked at the table full of dishes and sighed deeply.

    Meanwhile, arge suite at the Moon Embrace Hotel had been reserved by Father Deng, who had note to the Magic Capital simply to meet with old friends, but also to form alliances with new ones for the year ahead and grow together.

    At seven in the evening, the gathering began, and a host of social elites made their entrance, everyone looking for familiar faces, forming small groups of three or five.

    Father Deng, apanied by his daughter Deng Qi, walked to the stage. Seeing the host for the night had arrived, everyone turned towards the main stage with their wine sses in hand.

    "Hello everyone, I believe we are all familiar with each other, and I''m very pleased to have you all join this gathering I''m hosting. I hope that in the new year, we will have good rtions. Now, let the gathering begin, and I wish you all a very enjoyable time!"

    After Father Deng''s brief speech, he took his wine ss and went over to stand by Ye Qingqing''s father.

    "Old Ye, have you noticed that the guests at the gatherings are increasingly younger? The younger generation is indeed formidable!"

    In the gatherings hosted by Father Deng in previous years, the majority had been middle-aged or even elderly, but now, the older generation was gradually withdrawing from the stage, and many of the new young faces he couldn''t even name. Looking at these unfamiliar faces, Father Deng only felt his age.

    "Heh, as the saying goes, ''The new wave washes away the old.'' Let''s give the younger ones more opportunities," said Ye Qingqing''s father, smiling as he gazed at his daughter''s figure not too far away.

    If one were to talk about the younger generation present, his daughter was definitely one of the outstanding ones. Thepany he founded was about to go public overseas. Plus, she had the support of her husband, Song Yun; Ye Qingqing''s father felt that as long as his daughter didn''t suddenly decide to donate all her assets, the Ye family was sure to reach new heights under Song Yun and Ye Qingqing!

    While the two of them were chatting, many people came over to toast, although most of the toasts were aimed at Father Deng.

    Through the grapevine, they had heard that Deng Qi had taken a liking to a very important figure, and there might even be an engagement or a wedding in the works. The background of this person could potentially propel the Deng family to new heights.

    Anyway, rumors being what they are, they became more and more fantastic as they spread, and eventually, everyone heard that Deng Qi was about to get married, and the Deng family''s attitude towards this future son-inw was extremely ambiguous. after Deng Qi''s wedding this year, the Deng family would be one of the top families in Forty-nine City!

    So in this public setting, many rushed to curry favor.

    But what they didn''t realize was that Father Deng was in a bind, like someone who had eaten coptis and couldn''t express his distress. Setting aside whether the important figure was interested in his daughter, the warning from someone at the top of the red hierarchy was still fresh in his mind. These weren''t people the Deng Family could afford to offend.

    With a pained expression, Father Deng drank one ss after another amid the well-wishes.

    "Deng Qi, I heard you''re getting married? Congrattions!"

    In the younger circle not too far away, many young people surrounded Deng Qi, offering their congrattions.

    Deng Qi originally wanted to retort, but when she thought about Ye Qingqing also being present, she just tacitly agreed.

    "Don''t forget toe and enjoy the wedding banquet when the timees!"

    With a beaming smile, Deng Qi looked at everyone and said, "The guy I fancy is just so hard to pursue, but with my skills as Miss Deng, it''s a piece of cake!"

    "Yeah, yeah, who doesn''t know that Sister Deng is a heartthrob!"

    "Sister Deng, don''t forget about us, your little sisters, after you get married!"

    "Let''s arrange a day to meet your husband-to-be~ We all want to see what kind of young talent he is~"

    Finally, the chatter of this small circle reached Old Master Deng''s ears. He was almost drunk but sobered up instantly when he heard their conversation.

    Frowning, he pulled Deng Qi aside and asked in a low voice, "Which big shot have you been with?"

    "Not with anyone."

    Deng Qi batted her eyelids and feigned innocence.

    Hearing this nearly drove Old Master Deng mad. He had repeatedly warned Deng Qi not to boast about this affair because he had no idea of the power and influence behind this person. If they offended them, the Deng family would be unable to bear the consequences!

    But he never imagined that Deng Qi would dare to publicly im she was with that high-profile figure; how foolish!

    "Qi Qi! Until you are with that person, you mustn''t ever mention him; it will only make him grow tired of you!"

    "Really? They say it''s easy for a woman to pursue a man, just a veil apart. I don''t believe he would bother to take issue with a little girl like me."

    Because of her family''s indulgence, Deng Qi had long lost any sense of fear.

    Seeing his daughter''s carefree expression, Old Master Deng wanted to explode with anger but didn''t know how to go about it. After all, if that man really could be his son-inw, his own status within the Deng Family would rise significantly.

    He, too, couldn''t help wanting to satisfy his vanity.

    "Have it your way, but I warn you, do not investigate his background on your own. Otherwise, even the Deng Family won''t be able to protect you!"

    Deng Qi nodded and then returned to the young people''s circle.

    Old Master Deng watched his daughter''s retreating figure and heaved a deep sigh, unsure whether this was a blessing or a curse.

    While Old Master Deng worried, Father Ye was having a great time drinking with everyone. Although Song Yun wasn''t present today, it didn''t mean he couldn''t brag about his son-inw; listening to Father Ye incessantly praise his daughter''s husband, everyone started to have their own thoughts.

    This man was also an exceptional talent; they definitely had to forge a good rtionship with him in the future.

    "Sister Qingqing, where''s your husband? Why didn''t hee?"

    Around Ye Qingqing was yet another circle of young people.

    Hearing this, Ye Qingqingughed and said, "He doesn''t like to participate in these types of events, but we can arrange a dinner sometime in the future and I''ll introduce you to him then."

    "Sure! Li Shishi said your husband is really handsome; I''ve got to see this for myself!"

    Ye Qingqing gave Li Shishi, who was smiling awkwardly at her side, a wry look, but of course, she wouldn''t actually get mad at her best friend.

 Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Two Women Compete!

    "\\"Old Ye, just listening to you talk about how great your son-inw is, isn''t enough, let us meet him! You''re being sly!\\""

    A friend by Father Ye''s side pointed at him with a chuckling smile, "Over the years, we''ve seen all sorts of talented youth in the business world. With you hyping him up so much, I feel there must be a lot of hot air!"

    "I find thatment quite unpleasant," Father Ye red, with a bit of alcohol fuelling his mood, and he picked up his phone to call Song Yun.

    On the other side, Song Yun had just finished dinner and was about to go to bed when he saw a call from his father-inw.

    "Song Yun, are you busy right now? If not,e pick up Qing Qing. We''ve had quite a bit to drink tonight."

    Father Ye''s words jolted Song Yun awake. Was this his chance to pick up his wife and take her straight home???

    For a starving man, this was an irresistible temptation.

    Song Yun quickly agreed and, throwing on a jacket, drove to the hotel.

    Back at the table, Father Ye hung up the phone and looked proudly at his group of old friends, "My son-inw will be here soon!"

    "Heh, I''m looking forward to it!"

    "Yes, yes, Old Ye always sets his sights high. We too want to see what big shot your son-inw is!"

    "Ha, it seems like recently, young talents are springing up like bamboo shoots after rain. First, your Qing Qing found a good son-inw, and then Deng Qi snagged a big shot, both very impressive!"

    Father Ye''s conversation was loud enough for everyone around to hear crystal clear; they were all looking forward to seeing the man who had managed to charm the daughter of the richest family in the Magic Capital.

    About ten minutester, Song Yun arrived at the hotel lobby.

    He handed his car off to the valet and followed the floor numbers up.

    As he pushed open the doors to the reception, everyone''s gaze turned toward the entrance.

    What the hell, why are these people looking at me so intensely? I know I''m handsome, but this staring is freaking me out!

    "Haha, son-inw, over here!"

    Father Ye, belching from the alcohol, waved at Song Yun.

    "Dad~ you can''t let these uncles get him drunk!"

    Ye Qingqing stood by Father Ye''s side, coquettishly speaking.

    "Haha, don''t worry. I''m just borrowing your man for a bit."

    Song Yun approached Father Ye. It seemed like the reception was winding down.

    "Song Yun, this is your Uncle Deng, this is Uncle Qian, this is Uncle Du..."

    Father Ye introduced each one in turn; these were connections that could be useful in the future. Though their wealth might not match the Ye family in the Magic Capital, they were also at the top of their respective fields.

    Song Yun greeted them one by one.

    "The young man looks sharp, reminds me of my younger days."

    Father Deng looked at Song Yun with a smile, "Next time youe to Forty-nine City, you must get a drink with your Uncle Deng. In Forty-nine City, the Deng Family still holds some sway."

    "Thank you, Uncle Deng. This drink is to you."

    Song Yun lifted his ss and downed it in one go.

    Father Deng was quite taken with the young man in front of him¡ªcalm andposed, acting with dignity, free from the awkwardness young people usually show around bigwigs. Good, he''s someone who''s been in the big leagues.

    "Hello there, we meet again~"

    Deng Qi appeared out of nowhere, winking at Song Yun with a smile.

    "Hello."

    A trace of disgust arose deep in Song Yun''s eyes¡ªwhy was this woman present everywhere he went?

    "Heh, the Uncle Deng you''re calling out to is my father~ Our family has a bit of power in Forty-nine City. If you want toe and develop there, we can help you~"

    For Song Yun, Deng Qi just couldn''t let go, no thanks to the fact that she was a sucker for good looks; anyone who caught her eye had to meet her high standards of attractiveness.

    "Qi Qi, have you met each other?"

    Deng''s father asked curiously.

    "This is the man I''m chasing~"

    Deng Qi whispered into her father''s ear.

    Once she said this, her father was fully sobered up. What the hell, wasn''t this young man the son-inw of the Ye family? Was his daughter being kept in the dark?

    But then he thought, that couldn''t be possible. He knew his daughter''s temperament well; maybe she was just attracted to Song Yun''s good looks...

    He remembered the warning from a big shot behind the red walls and broke out in a cold sweat. This young man was that very big shot! And just a while ago, he had been saying he would look out for him...

    It really was...

    "Honey~ Drink less~" Ye Qingqing walked over to Song Yun, put her arm around his, and smiled.

    In reality, she was staking her im, signaling to Deng Qi, who had her eye on her husband, ''I''m going to be affectionate in front of you. Just watch.''

    Although Deng Qi was a spoiled youngdy, that didn''t mean she was foolish. She definitely wouldn''t make a scene over jealousy with Ye Qingqing at such an event. Seduction had to be done stealthily. If there was a scandal, everyone would know that a daughter of the Deng Family was a mistress!

    Ye Qingqing didn''t provoke Deng Qi as much as she hoped, so she felt a bit let down. But she soon adjusted her mindset.

    "Qing Qing little sister, your husband is really handsome~"

    Deng Qi raised her ss and clinked it against the one in Song Yun''s hand, saying, "Handsome guy, do me the honor of drinking together, won''t you~"

    Song Yun felt a pinch of soft flesh at his waist, courtesy of Ye Qingqing, as if her hand was twisting at the exact moment he was about to drink.

    With this woman, Song Yun naturally couldn''t indulge her: "Sorry, I''m not good with alcohol."

    "I''ll drink with you on behalf of my husband."

    Ye Qingqing revealed a smile, took the ss from Song Yun''s hand, and downed it in one go.

    "Qi Qi little sister, I heard you''ve fallen for a big shot? I''m curious, who might this impressive person be?"

    "Heh, don''t trouble yourself over it. One day, I''ll get what I desire!"

    The two were at loggerheads, leaving everyone around them utterly confused. What was going on? The atmosphere seemed off.

    But Deng''s father alone knew, his daughter was ying with fire. Not to mention whether meddling with the Ye family''s marriage would provoke their retaliation, Song Yun alone wasn''t someone the Deng Family could contend with.

    "Oh, my head hurts a bit, Qi Qi, help me back to our room to rest."

    Acting drunk, Deng''s father quickly intervened, and Deng Qi had no choice but to support her father and leave the party.

    Once the father and daughter left the room, there wasn''t a hint of drunkenness on Deng''s father''s face.

    He looked at Deng Qi seriously and said, "Deng Qi, I hope you realize there are some people in this world we simply cannot afford to offend! You mustn''t let your personal preferences lead to damage to the Deng Family''s reputation!"

    "Alright already, he''s just a man..."

    Deng Qi replied with a sense of grievance, but deep down, she was still very resistant to the idea.

    "Have you thought about it? If Ye Qingqing made this public today, where would that leave our Deng Family''s dignity?"

    "But she didn''t say anything, so that means she''s epted it, doesn''t it?" MVLeMpYr-only

    "Are you trying to anger me to death?"

    Deng''s father sighed deeply. It seemed that Deng Qi was really spoiled by the old patriarch. If this continued, who knew what trouble she could bring to the Deng Family. Therefore, he decided to cut short the trip that was supposed tost five days. He nned to take Deng Qi back to Forty-nine City the next day.

 Chapter 75: Chapter 75 The Domineering Student Council President!

    Because of Mr. Deng''s departure, the banquet also came to an end ten minutester, and everyone left after exchanging pleasantries.

    Actually, Qing Qing''s father had quite a bit to drink tonight, and even though it was red wine, the cold wind hit him as soon as he stepped out of the hotel and it started to go to his head.

    Watching Qing Qing''s father staggering a bit, Song Yun was about to step forward to help when he saw a man emerge from the shadows. It turned out to be Tu Gang, the personal bodyguard.

    After Tu Gang steadied Qing Qing''s father and nodded at Song Yun, he left. As for the young miss, wasn''t Song Yun still there?

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing had both drunk tonight, and since the sports car only had two seats, they had no choice but to take a taxi to leave.

    Back at the vi, Song Yun couldn''t wait to kiss Ye Qingqing, and they made their way to the bedroom.

    No words were spent throughout the night.

    The next day, Ye Qingqing, with her messy hair, looked at the time and screamed.

    Song Yun sneezed, sat up, and asked, "What''s wrong?"

    "It''s already past ten in the morning! I have a meeting at eleven!"

    Ye Qingqing bit Song Yun in dissatisfaction; it was all this guy''s fault. He was like a wild bullst night, otherwise she wouldn''t have slept for so long.

    So, Ye Qingqing hurriedly got up to shower and put on makeup, while Song Yun curled up under the covers in bed, watching her lovely silhouette.

    "Just stay home nicely, I''m off to work!"

    Ye Qingqing had already arranged for apany car to pick her up; she gave Song Yun a kiss, grabbed her bag, and left in a hurry.

    Song Yun might have been in good shape, but he couldn''t handle the craziness of the night before.

    Feeling utterly exhausted, he turned over and went back to sleep.

    Song Yun only woke up at four in the afternoon, and it was the ringing of a phone that disturbed him.

    "Hello, who is it..."

    "Brother Song Yun, are you free tonight?"

    It was a call from Yuan Siyi. After Song Yun woke up a bit and checked his phone, he saw that Ye Qingqing had mentioned at noon that she wouldn''t be home tonight. Since the missus was out, he would definitely be free.

    "I''m free, are youing home for dinner tonight?"

    "No, no, it''s our school''s evening event, I''m actually performing... will youe?"

    Hearing the expectation in Yuan Siyi''s voice, Song Yun agreed toe.

    The event was starting at seven in the evening. Song Yun got out of bed and made some fried rice with eggs. After eating and preparing himself with a shower and a change of clothes, he took a taxi to Lanyue Hotel, got in his Lamborghini, and headed towards Yuan Siyi''s school.

    Twenty minutester, Song Yun arrived at the school. To avoid drawing attention, he deliberately parked his car in a distant underground parking lot and began walking to find the location of the event.

    He asked around and eventually made it to the third floor of the vocal music building, knocked on a door, and entered.

    At this point, all the performers of the evening were inside, and they were startled to see an unfamiliar face.

    The girls, in particr, were filled with stars in their eyes at the sight of Song Yun.

    This handsome guy is so good-looking! Is he a dance partner brought in by the school?

    A girl wearing a JK uniform gathered her courage and approached to ask, "Handsome guy, who are you looking for?"

    "Looking for Yuan Siyi."

    Upon hearing this, the girls sighed, epting there was no chance for them. Yuan Siyi was considered a school beauty at the school, and they definitely couldn''tpete with that.

    The girl who had spoken up seemed a bit downhearted too; she turned towards apartment inside and shouted, "Si Yi, someone''s looking for you!"

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    Yuan Siyi was in the middle of getting her makeup done. When she heard the call, she poked her head out, and upon seeing Song Yun, she happily threw herself at him.

    "Bro!"

    Today, Yuan Siyi was dressed in a very pure and cute outfit, a set of school uniform with a white shirt underneath, instantly pulling people back to the feeling of being in school.

    "How is the preparation going?" Song Yun asked with a grin.

    "All done~"

    Yuan Siyi said, wrapping her arms around Song Yun''s arm.

    "Then I''m looking forward to your performance."

    Song Yun didn''t want to disturb Yuan Siyi too much as she prepared to go on stage, so he found a ce to sit down and started browsing on his phone.

    Even though he was quiet, everyone in the rehearsal room seemed to be absent-minded.

    As the girls rehearsed, they stole nces at Song Yun, and the more they looked, the more they felt this boy, both in temperament and looks, hit the spot deep in their hearts for the "Prince Charming" they dreamt of!

    Just at that moment, the door to the rehearsal room was opened again.

    A boy with sses walked in, pointing at a few of the boys inside and said, "You,e with me!"

    This boy was the student council president and felt superior on a daily basis, never being polite when bossing students around.

    "President, what''s the matter?"

    One of the guys he pointed at asked curiously.

    Now that everything that needed to be done was done, and since these guys weren''t performing on stage, they were in there watching the girls to feast their eyes.

    "There''s a problem with the stage, you need to go and give a hand," the student council president said arrogantly from his high horse. "And you, in the corner ying with your phone, youe along too!"

    The student council president, seeing Song Yun still doing as he pleased, couldn''t help but get a bit angry. He walked over to Song Yun, snatched his phone away, and said coldly, "What, are you deaf? Can''t hear when I''m talking to you?"

    Song Yun looked up in confusion, he wasn''t part of their school. It was one thing tomand these students, but now he was being pulled into it too?

    "What are you looking at! All of you, stand up and go set up the stage!"

    It wasmonce for the student council president to throw his weight around, since he was closest to the teachers; all their awards and bonus points had to go through him, so he assumed these people wouldn''t dare to resist.

    "Not going. We''ve been lugging stuff around all day and finally had a chance to rest, and now you want us to work again. Does the student council not have any people left?"

    One of the boys shouted in dissatisfaction.

    "Exactly, I just saw a bunch of student council guys gathered together ying games. Why not use them?"

    The student council president''s eyes swept coldly over the boy who had just challenged him, as if his authority was being questioned.

    "Don''t want to go, is that it? Fine! Yan Hanzhong, remember the names of these guys. They can forget about the schrships this year!"

    These words caused a greatmotion. The reason they were so keen on participating in group activities was to get bonus points for a shot at the schrship; now, with a single sentence from the student council president, their efforts for the year were wasted!

    "Damn it, really fucking troublesome."

    A guy muttered under his breath, stood up, and prepared to go set up the stage.

    With one taking the lead, the others were no longer stubborn and walked towards the venue with gloomy faces.

    Yet Song Yun stayed seated,pletely disregarding this student council president. Forget his current identity, even when he was in university, if anyone dared to order him around like this, a fight would have broken out long ago.

    This wasn''t serving the students; it was downright exploitation!

    "And you, aren''t you going to move?"

    The student council president looked at Song Yun with smug pride.

    Song Yun snatched his phone back from the other person''s hand, rolled his eyes, and said, "Sorry, but I''m not one of your school''s people."

 Chapter 76: Chapter 76 Dont Go, Classmate, Give Me Some Face!

    "Not from our school?"

    The Student Council President squinted his eyes and sized up Song Yun from head to toe. Clothes without a single brandbel, his handsomeness was his only redeeming feature.

    "Don''t pretend, even though I haven''t seen you around the campus, if I find out which college you''re from, wait for your punishment!"

    The Student Council President himself was very averse to Song Yun''s appearance, maybe because of his own ugliness, he felt repelled by all good-looking men of the same sex. Moreover, in this room, many of the girls were rehearsing, and those who could perform on stage were naturally the chosen few.

    So many spirited sisters all staring at this man with eager eyes made him, the Student Council President, feel very unbnced.

    "President, he truly isn''t from our school, he''s Si Yi''s brother."

    A small girl dressed in a Latin dance costume stepped forward and said.

    The Student Council President nced at Song Yun and didn''t bother with him anymore, after all his authority only allowed him to throw his weight around in this university. Outside of school, he was nothing.

    He looked around at the room full of lively girls, thinking that all the preparations for the event were ready, only the opening was left. With some time to spare, rather than going out to look at those old gents, he''d rather stay here and watch the girls.

    He found the mostfortable sofa, sprawled on it, and his eyes continually scanned the group of girls.

    You could say, this dance rehearsal girl has a really flexible body, able to execute such difficult moves. After the evening party, maybe he could ask her out for a meal, and then... hehehe.

    His gaze was filled with aggressiveness, making these girls'' skin crawl with goosebumps.

    Therefore, during the rehearsal, the girls'' movements became much more restrained, as if by an unspoken agreement.

    Is this it? Is this?

    The Student Council President watched very displeased, their movements had been so free before, but now why did it seem like they were guarding against him!

    "I''m telling you, dance troupe members, if you n to perform like this, then don''t bother! The moves aren''t fully extended, what kind of dance is this!"

    "And you over there practicing the violin, quieter! You''re so noisy!"

    "I feel you all didn''t dance correctly just now, lucky for you I learned professional dance when I was young,e, junior, lean on my shoulder, your senior will lead you."

    At this moment, the Student Council President was like a starving man entering a buffet, no longer satisfied with just watching, but wanting to get a piece of the action.

    But a university is a microcosm of society, and these dance students, even if dissatisfied, dared not stand up and resist.

    It wasn''t until Yuan Siyi''s turn to sing that she was interrupted by the Student Council President over and over again.

    Song Yun slightly furrowed his brows and said indifferently, "Fellow student, if you''re not a professional, perhaps it''s better not to criticise haphazardly, right? They''re about to perform, shouldn''t you be encouraging them? Constantly finding fault only increases their stress."

    Hearing Song Yun''s voice, the Student Council President looked up at him with dissatisfaction and said coldly, "You''re not from our school, meddling quite a bit, aren''t you? Let me tell you! This performance is about the face of the leaders of the school. If I don''t point out their mistakes for correction and they disgrace themselves on stage, what then!"

    "But you''re indeed affecting us," Yuan Siyi said firmly, standing next to Song Yun. "The suggestions you''re giving are just nitpicking. If you think there''s a problem, then please rece me and find someone else!"

    "Right! We''re already exhausted from practicing every day until night, and here you are picking on us, I can''t continue like this!"

    "Since you think we''re dancing poorly, you go ahead and dance!"

    The student council president''s words sparked outrage, and many girls stepped forward toin.

    Seeing this, the student council president panicked inside. He was only trying to be a tough guy, but now it seemed like all the performers were rebelling. If things continued this way, he would certainly be the first to take the brunt of the criticism!

    "I''m sorry, everyone, I''ve been a bit too perfectionistic," he swore, "from this moment on, I absolutely won''t make any more fuss. Please, carry on, carry on."

    The student council president said with an ingratiating smile.

    The other girls, having observed this change in attitude, adjusted their own mindsets and continued rehearsing.

    However, the student council president quietly approached Song Yun and, pointing at Song Yun''s nose, reprimanded him, "You''re not from our school and shouldn''t be here! Please leave immediately, or else I''m calling security!" experience-MVLeMpYr

    Initially, the student council president hadn''t intended to trouble Song Yun, but Song Yun''s earlierments had roused the crowd, and if he continued to stay, who knows what trouble he could stir up.

    Song Yun reluctantly stood up. There was no helping it; that was the rule. Indeed, he was not a student of this school, and the student council president had the right to ask him to leave.

    Just as he got to his feet, a key slipped from Song Yun''s pocket¡ªthe key to a Lamborghini Poison.

    The student council president took a close look and immediately recognized that the key was genuine!

    The school wasn''t short of rich second-generation kids. As the student council president, besides schmoozing with teachers, those wealthy heirs were also his targets for sucking up to.

    He''d once apanied a rich second-generation kid to a party which was teeming with affluent young people, and he''d seen someone with a Lamborghini, the key of which looked exactly like Song Yun''s, except Song Yun''s key even seemed more refined!

    This was a rich bro! At least not someone that he could afford to offend.

    But after Song Yun picked up the key, he left, leaving only his silhouette behind.

    The student council president angrily smacked his own head, cursing inwardly. He had been blind to provoke such a big shot. If only he had been more pleasant just now, currying favor with the other party, wouldn''t he be far ahead of his peers after graduation!

    After all, being ackey for rich people isn''t shameful in society!

    Thinking about the bright future he had just missed, his heart was filled with endless regret and resentment.

    He rubbed his face and, with a forced smile, chased after Song Yun.

    "My apologies, student, I was too harsh just now. Even though you''re not from our school, you are Si Yi''s brother, a family member, and of course, you''re wee to stay in the rehearsal room."

    Seeing the student council president''s obsequious expression, Song Yun ignored him. The school was so big; wasn''t there anywhere else to sit? Why should he leave ore back just because this guy said so? After all, he was considered wealthy as well.

    "Don''t go, student. I sincerely apologize for what I said earlier. Please, I ask you toe back. After all, Si Yi has been under a lot of pressure with rehearsals recently. Having you by her side will undoubtedly help her rx a bit."

    Having no other choice, the student council president yed the sympathy card with Song Yun.

    Song Yun thought of Yuan Siyi''s somewhat dark circles and knew the girl must not have been sleeping welltely. Staying with her might indeed help soothe her emotions.

    Song Yun turned to nce at the student council president, then headed back to the rehearsal room on his own.

    Seeing that Song Yun had changed his mind, the student council president breathed a sigh of relief.

 Chapter 77: Chapter 77: All is Settled

    Song Yun returned to the rehearsal room, where the student council president brought a bottle of water, unscrewed it, and handed it to Song Yun personally.

    This gesture left many people in the rehearsal room dumbfounded. What was going on?

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    Just now, the student council president had a face full of righteousness, but now he was bootlicking the brother of Si Yi?

    "Fellow student, what do you do for a living?"

    The student council president brought over a small stool, sat below Song Yun, and asked with a fawning smile.

    Having been in society for so many years, Song Yun certainly knew this person must have recognized his status before changing his attitude to cozy up to him.

    "Unemployed."

    Hearing this, the student council president made a face that seemed to say ''I understand''. He believed he had judged correctly¡ªapparently, Song Yun was a rich second-generation kid whose family was loaded!

    "Heh, ssmate, I think Si Yi sings very well, no, exceptionally well, with a professional level. After the evening g, I must speak with the teacher about Si Yi, striving to get more awards for her this year."

    "No need, Si Yi''s main focus should still be on her studies."

    The polite refusal sent a chill through the student council president''s heart¡ªapparently, this big shot was still a bit annoyed.

    In such a situation, it was natural that he shouldn''t stay around any longer, which would only annoy people even more.

    "Then, ssmate, please continue to sit here; I have something to take care of in the front."

    FInally, this annoying fly was going to leave, and Song Yun nodded without any attempt to retain him.

    And so, more than ten minutes passed until a girl with short hair walked in, ncing at the people inside the rehearsal room with displeasure.

    "Si Yi, has Lang Shiyong not arrived yet?"

    This girl was the head of the literary and arts department of the student council. She had arranged a duet for Yuan Siyi today, and ever since two in the afternoon, that male student had been putting off his arrival, saying he''d be there soon. But now, it was almost time to take the stage, and he still hadn''t shown up!

    "Haven''t seen him. I thought he was going to be reced."

    Yuan Siyi showed a helpless expression.

    The male student who was to sing the duet had studied vocal music in high school and, although he was no match for professional singers, was still quite popr in the school.

    In his first year of university, the male student often brought speakers to the yground to sing, attracting a flock of fangirls, and was even nicknamed ''male god''.

    Later, no one knew whether he developed an attitude problem or simply thought too highly of himself, but whenever there was a cultural evening and he was needed on stage, people had to ask him repeatedly.

    It seemed his old habits had kicked in today; no one knew where he had gone off to.

    Just as the head of the literary and arts department was frantically pacing, the door to the rehearsal room was opened.

    Three or four boys helped a man reeking of alcohol to walk in.

    The drunk man was Lang Shiyong. He had initially nned toe for the dress rehearsal in the afternoon, and along the way, flirt with a couple of the dance girls. But at noon, a girl from another school who had been over to his ce asked him out for lunch.

    On one hand, there were schoolgirls he hadn''t dated yet, on the other, a girl he had already scored with, of course, he chose thetter.

    So, after lunch, he took a bottle of alcohol and went to a hotel with that girl.

    He had no concept of time once he started drinking until his roommate''s call was answered by the girl, who then dragged him back.

    Seeing the drunken Lang Shiyong, the head of the literary and arts department was extremely irritated. This jerk simply didn''t know how to prioritize; at such a crucial time, he had the nerve to go out for drinks. How was the performance supposed to go on!

    Was she supposed to find someone else at thest minute?

    But with only half an hour left before the g began, where could she find someone to rece this bastard?

    "Don''t get angry, don''t get angry!"

    The head of the literary and arts department took a deep breath and shouted inside the room, "Let Lang Shiyong lie down and rest for a bit, and meanwhile, go out and buy him some sobering medicine!"

    "Chief, the smell on him..."

    A little girl covered her nose and murmured softly.

    The Minister of Culture and Arts took a closer look and cursed inwardly, "Fuck! This bastard even threw up on his clothes, absolutely disgustingly revolting!"

    She asked the boys who had brought Lang Shiyong back to retrieve clothes from the dorm, then made a phone call to the announcer, asking them to postpone the duet performance a bit.

    All the preparations wereplete, and now they could only pray for Lang Shiyong to sober up quickly, at least to get through those few minutes of the duet on stage!

    Even after taking hangover pills, drinking tea, and even being fed honey lemon, Lang Shiyong was still out of it.

    The evening party had already begun, and the host was starting with an opening speech, thanking all the leaders and students for their attendance.

    In the backstage rehearsal room, the Minister of Culture and Arts was so anxious that she was pulling her hair, not knowing how much alcohol this bastard had drunk at noon!

    The Minister of Culture and Arts kicked Lang Shiyong in anger.

    That kick made Lang Shiyong open his eyes, his sleepy eyes groggily looking around at everyone in the rehearsal room.

    "Where is this?"

    "Lang Shiyong!" the Minister of Culture and Arts shouted at him, "You have twenty minutes until you''re on stage! Can you pull it together or not!"

    "On stage? What time is it now?"

    Lang Shiyong asked in a daze, his memories still lingering in the hotel.

    "Never mind the time, I''m asking you if you can still go on stage!"

    The Minister was nearly frantic, but looking at Lang Shiyong''s expression, it was still very indifferent, as if it had nothing to do with him, which nearly made her lose herposure and curse in public.

    "Probably not going to work."

    Lang Shiyong lit a cigarette to clear his head and said, "My body is all limp right now, am I supposed to lie down and sing on stage?"

    "Fuck!"

    The Minister cursed softly.

    Why on earth did she believe this bastard in the first ce, resulting now in not having a backup act.

    The rehearsal room was full of disgust as they looked at Lang Shiyong, but given the situation, they certainly couldn''t let this asshole go on stage and perform like a lump of slime, could they?

    "Sigh, poor Si Yi, she''s been the most diligent in rehearsals these days, but now her act is likely to be canned."

    A girl sighed and said.

    Song Yun looked at Yuan Siyi''s expression and sure enough, the youngdy''s face was full of disappointment.

    "Ding! Host detected at the HK University evening event; would you like to check-in?"

    Here ites! The system''s care package has arrived!

    Song Yun immediately checked in.

    "Ding! Congrattions, host, for sessfully checking in. You''ve been awarded +5 Charm and a professional-level singing voice!"

    As soon as the system voice finished, Song Yun felt a warm sensation in his throat, veryfortable. He coughed softly, and indeed, his voice had changed from before, bing more maic.

    "Hello there, since he can''t go on stage, let me apany Si Yi instead," Song Yun offered.

    Just as the Minister of Culture and Arts was squatting on the floor, staring vacantly at the ground, a voice came from behind her.

    She turned around sharply only to see Song Yun''s handsome face, and the rage in her heart gradually subsided.

    "Handsome guy, thanks for the help, but there are less than ten minutes left until Si Yi''s performance..."

    It was all over; she could already picture the scene of being criticized by the school leaders after the party ended, her schrship for this semester was likely gone because of Lang Shiyong, this asshole.

    Sigh...

 Chapter 78: Chapter 78 Bah, what rubbish!

    "What, now every Tom, Dick, and Harry thinks they can sing?"

    Lang Shiyong, with a face full of disdain, muttered, "Don''t end up on stage only to be booed off by the audience for being tone-deaf. You should know when I studied vocal music in high school, I had to wake up at six every morning to train my voice. You''re just an ordinary person, not professionally trained, and you dare to say you can perform?"

    Having said that, Lang Shiyong closed his eyes and sat there leisurely.

    Everyone present couldn''t stand this kind of person who offered no help yet spewed mockery.

    "Lang Shiyong! If you had followed the rules ande to rehearsal today, would we have needed someone else to take your ce?"

    The Minister of Culture yelled angrily, "Aren''t you just an ordinary person who happens to sing a little better? Wrapped up like a male god by a bunch of brainless women. You''ve been freeloading at banquets for years, ying the big shot!"

    Normally a calm and gentle girl in everyone''s eyes, the Minister of Culture was riled up by this bastard, which spoke volumes about Lang Shiyong''sck of character.

    "So what if I drank a bit? What, the school wants to control everything, even my private life?"

    Lang Shiyong, also angry, stood up and pointed at the Minister of Culture''s nose, cursing, "Even if I hadn''t drunk today, what could you do if I refuse to perform, hm? I want to screw you over, what are you going to do about it?"

    Upon hearing this, everyone looked at him with contempt. No one expected that someone who was usually just arrogant could turn into this kind of bird.

    "Lang Shiyong, you''re just a selfish scoundrel with no sense of teamwork. If you didn''t want to perform, you could have refused from the beginning, but once you agreed, you should do your job!"

    "Yeah! I thought you were a talented person, but it turns out you''re nothing special."

    "Lang Shiyong, I will definitely post this incident on the school forum, and we''ll see how everyone criticizes you!"

    Facing everyone''s censure, Lang Shiyong shrugged indifferently, "Suit yourselves. I''m sober now and could go on stage, but I just don''t want to. Heh, either find someone else or beg me to perform!"

    Frustrated to the point of grinding their teeth, the crowd was nheless powerless against him.

    "If not, let Si Yi step on stage! He''s so handsome, and maybe he can sing a bit too!"

    "Exactly, Si Yi''s act is just five minutes. Sing and then hurry on to the next one."

    As the Minister of Culture hesitated, Lang Shiyong spoke up, "If you really let him go on stage, it''s likely to be the most disastrous performance of the evening!"

    "Huff~"

    The Minister of Culture took a deep breath as if making up her mind, "Lang Shiyong, you''re scum! Even if I mess up the entire show, I will never use you again!"

    After that, she turned to Song Yun and earnestly asked, "ssmate, do you know how to sing JJ''s ''Little Dimple''?"

    "I do."

    Song Yun''s response was very brief. The Minister of Culture nodded, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Then it''s all up to you. This is the part of ''Little Dimple'' you need to sing. I hope you can salvage the situation when you go on stageter. I''ll definitely treat you to a meal afterward!"

    ...

    As one performance after another finished before the event, Lang Shiyong was helped to a student seat by his roommate.

    People around him were puzzled to see Lang Shiyong; shouldn''t this guy be in the backstage preparing for the evening party? Howe he turned into an audience member?

    Lang Shiyong sat in his seat, squinting at the stage, determined to see for himself how the show would be ruined.

    "Shiyong, you really nning to make enemies with the student council?"

    Lang Shiyong''s roommate quietly asked.

    "Pfft, a bunch of dogs. You think I don''t know what they say behind my back? And that Yuan Siyi, looking all innocent but actually a slut, putting on such airs. I asked her out for a meal afterwards, and she rejected me. Now, I just want to watch them socially die!"

    As these words were spoken, the roommates around had a sudden realization. So that was the reason.

    Everyone knew that Lang Shiyong was rather flippant, having bedded quite a few of his little fangirls; calling him a "sea king" was almost an insult to his style.

    This time, it was Lang Shiyong who had set his sights on Yuan Siyi, wanting to take advantage of her under the guise of singing, but he was rejected, so he threw a tantrum out of humiliated rage and gave up.

    Soon, it was Song Yun and Yuan Siyi''s turn to go on stage.

    The Minister of Culture pursed their lips and earnestly said to Song Yun and Yuan Siyi, "Don''t be nervous when you go on stage, just perform as usual! I believe in you!"

    Yuan Siyi nodded her head, her palms sweaty in reality.

    The host began to announce from the front stage, "Next, please wee our student Yuan Siyi, and... and Song Yun, to bring us a duet, ''Little Dimples'', let''s give them a round of apuse!"

    Yuan Siyi was the school beauty and had some poprity in school, but who was this Song Yun? Never heard of him, is he even from their school?

    Wasn''t Yuan Siyi''s duet partner supposed to be Lang Shiyong?

    This left many in the audience murmuring, and there was silence all around.

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    By the time the host stepped down, he was sweating profusely; it was truly awkward.

    Seeing this scene, Lang Shiyong couldn''t help but sneer, "So you think you''re tough enough to rece me, huh? Come on, let''s see if the audience wants to hear you sing or hear me!"

    As he thought this, Lang Shiyong took out his phone and sent a message to his fan group, implying that his performance had been reced and expressing his grievances, saying he regretted not being able to bring a lovely song to the audience.

    It was safe to say Lang Shiyong hadpletely exonerated himself; now, he was nothing but a harmless, pitiful creature.

    Down below, the members of Lang Shiyong''s fan club were immediately not pleased. Their male idol getting sidelined by some unwritten rules? How could they tolerate this?

    And so, before Song Yun had even taken the stage, he received a barrage of boos from below.

    But soon enough, Lang Shiyong couldn''tugh anymore.

    When Song Yun and Yuan Siyi came on stage, the screen behind them projected their images.

    Yuan Siyi looked pure with twinkling eyes, like the girl-next-door, endearing and lovable.

    Song Yun, with handsome good looks, possessed the air of a young noble, captivating and dashing, simply intoxicating to behold.

    Even if these two were to sing terribly, the audience would still consider it a feast for the eyes.

    So even the little girls from Lang Shiyong''s fan club were now holding their faces with both hands, gazing lovesick at Song Yun below the stage.

    "That little brother is so handsome! Does anyone know which department he''s from?"

    "I haven''t seen him in school! Quickly, call someone backstage, I want all his information!"

    "So handsome! I want to marry him, want to have his babies!"

    "Weren''t you a fan of Lang Shiyong? Switching sides now?"

    "Who''s Lang Shiyong? Do I know her? My only idol now is the little brother on stage!"

    These words reached Lang Shiyong''s ears and nearly drove him to curse out loud.

    What the hell, these girls are truly ves to good looks! Ugh! What a disgrace!

 Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Looks Are Justice!

    The Minister of Literature and Art backstage was still worrying, wondering what to do if she got scolded by the school leaders.

    But after waiting for a long time, she never heard any noise from the audience in the front moring for someone to be thrown out.

    What''s going on?

    She peeked out timidly, only to see the students watching Song Yun with wild enthusiasm, especially the girls, their eyes filled with possessiveness, wishing they could carry Song Yun off the stage and take him home.

    "Stable!"

    The Minister of Literature and Art was on the verge of tears, realizing that in this world, looks are indeed justice! Song Yun was handsome, and even if he couldn''t sing, there would be countless people adoring him. It seemed the influence of a handsome guy was just too great!

    The prelude of "Little Dimples" started to y. Yuan Siyi looked at Song Yun with a sweet smile and began to sing, "I''m still looking, for someone to rely on and someone to embrace, who prays for me, worries for me, gets mad and fusses over me..."

    Yuan Siyi''s voice, much like her appearance, was filled with a vibrant, youthful vibe, involuntarily reminding listeners of their own unforgettable love.

    Next was Song Yun''s part. Song Yun took a deep breath and began to sing, "Happiness starts showing signs, fate allows us to lean on each other slowly, and then loneliness is devoured, boredom turns into meaningful conversation, there''s been a change¡­"

    As soon as Song Yun''s voice came out, everyone in the audience looked up in surprise.

    This little brother is not only handsome, but he also sings so well!

    After Song Yun''s vocal cords were modified by the system, they became maic, simply outshining Lang Shiyong by countless times!

    "Holy shit! I was being shallow! He''s not just my idol, he''s damn well my husband!"

    "Husband, I love you! Husband, your singing is so beautiful!"

    "My idol, I love you!"

    Little girls in the audience shouted, waving their support sticks.

    Lang Shiyong, at this moment, had a face cker than the bottom of a pot, damn it, this guy was a wolf in sheep''s clothing, he must have been training in vocal music since he was a child, otherwise it''s impossible for him to sing so beautifully!

    "No wonder Lang Shiyong was reced. The little brother on stage is better looking than him, and even sings better than him, love it, love it!"

    "Hehe, switched my idol, switched my idol!"

    Lang Shiyong almost spat blood in anger when he heard these words. You two girls are sitting right in front of me, could you please consider my feelings? You''re insulting me to my face, do you really think I have no temper? your-NovelFire-source

    Indeed, Lang Shiyong didn''t show any temper at all. Beingpletely crushed professionally, even if he wanted to argue something, he would be drowned out by the army of female fans.

    Song Yun and Yuan Siyi continued to sing on stage.

    Yuan Siyi, because of some nervousness, had a slightly unstable voice, but for a little girl facing such arge audience for the first time, she was already doing very well.

    As for Song Yun, his performance throughout the show was very steady, whether it was switching between genuine and falsetto tones or during the climax, he nailed it, making people want to fall into a sweet romance.

    "Damn! This student Song Yun is too amazing!"

    The Minister of Literature and Art swallowed hard, she had felt today was her unluckiest day of the year, but since Song Yun began to sing, she felt like she had been brought into heaven.

    Soon, the song ended.

    The crowd erupted with iparable cheers.

    On stage, Yuan Siyi looked at Song Yun''s profile full of admiration. Her brother was impressive, proficient in every aspect!

    After Song Yun and Yuan Siyi bowed, they left the stage.

    Immediately, the students were not having it and started making a fuss.

    "Don''t go, sing one more for us!"

    "Not enough, handsome, please, sing one more song for us!"

    "We want to hear Song Yun sing! We want to hear Song Yun sing!"

    The host who had just taken the stage saw the excitement of the students and broke out in a sweat again, having never witnessed such fervor in his many years, which made him feel somewhat apprehensive.

    "Congrattions, Si Yi! Your singing will definitely be the most sessful act in our school''s evening event!"

    "Brother Song Yun, your singing is so nice to listen to, can you give me an autograph? Just sign on my chest!"

    "To be honest, if Brother Song Yun were at our school, we wouldn''t have to deal with that bastard Lang Shiyong, such trash, can''t sing at all, tops the list for throwing faces!"

    Many girls crowded around, giggling and chatting; as for Lang Shiyong''s singing?

    What''s that, they had long forgotten that person, and from now on, that bastard probably wouldn''t dare to show his face so easily!

    Lang Shiyong, sitting in the audience, saw all of his limelight being stolen by Song Yun, and his heart filled with resentment.

    Dammit, all these cheers should have been mine! All mine!

    It was all because Yuan Siyi, that little bitch, wouldn''t agree to my request, which led to my tantrum and not going on stage!

    His fingernails almost pierced into his palms as he cast a gloomy nce at the stage, then stealthily approached the student council president.

    "Lang Shiyong? You need something?"

    The student council president, who had been sitting behind the school leaders and attending to them, was unexpectedly called out, and he had to quickly handle the matter and return, or else what would happen if he offended the leaders?

    "Rong Ge, my throat really wasn''t feeling well earlier, which is why I didn''t perform, but I feel it''s recovered now..."

    Lang Shiyong was cut off before he could finish speaking by the student council president: "Get to the point!"

    "I want to go on stage!"

    "Go on stage?"

    The student council president looked at Lang Shiyong in surprise, as if he couldn''t believe the person before him¡ªeveryone knew that he was the most arrogant one in the school, and every time they invited him to sing, it took endless pleading. And now he''se to his senses and wants to perform? Not a chance!

    "Shiyong, you know the school has regtions, the act list is all set, it''s difficult for me if you suddenly say you want to go on stage!"

    Lang Shiyong smiled ingratiatingly, and then took a small stack of money from his pocket and quietly slipped it into the student council president''s pocket.

    "Rong Ge, give me a chance, little brother truly wants to sing."

    The student council president subtly pinched the money inside the pocket, surely there was at least a couple of thousand there.

    He nodded and curiously asked, "You have to give me a reason, otherwise, I can''t make any arrangements."

    "To tell the truth, today I was supposed to go on stage, but that Song Yun pushed me aside, and now I just want to salvage some poprity. Please give me a chance, Rong Ge!"

    The student council president was well aware of the little schemes Lang Shiyong had in his mind. This guy had a fan club with quite a number of members, supposedly receiving a good sum of money from those girls every month, and asionally even taking advantage of his female fans, having quite a good time.

    However, looking at today''s scene, those fans have switched camps, and there must be a significant loss of rich girls in Lang Shiyong''s fan club, which is why this kid is nning to make ast desperate effort.

    "Considering you''vee to your senses, I''ll give you a nod, and arrange a finale act for you."

    "Thank you so much, Rong Ge!"

    Lang Shiyong was very excited; everyone knew that the final act of an evening event was usually a grand chorus, and to be able to slot him in at such an important time was equivalent to inserting an advertisement during prime time on TV!

    After the business was done, the student council president still hadn''t left, watching Lang Shiyong with an amused look in his eyes.

    Lang Shiyong pped his forehead, and with a pang of heartache, pulled out another stack of money and stuffed it into the student council president''s pocket.

 Chapter 80: Chapter 80 We Need to Change People!

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    One act after another had passed, and it was finally time for the penultimate showstopper of the event.

    The host cleared his throat and stepped onto the stage. Holding the microphone, he looked around at the audience and revealed a smile, saying, "Fellow students, are you all enjoying the music tonight?"

    "Happy! Hurry up and let my husband get on stage and sing another song!"

    "We want to hear Song Yun sing! We want to hear Song Yun sing!"

    "Stop dawdling! Get the singing legend on stage pronto!"

    Listening to the mor below, the host pressed down his hand and continued, "There''s a melody that moves us, and some lyrics that we''ll always remember. Next up, let''s wee the most popr singer at our university to present the song ''Boundless as the Sea and Sky'' for everyone!"

    No sooner had the host finished speaking than the ce erupted into an uproar¡ªfinally, they could hear Song Yun sing again!

    "Everyone quiet down, follow my lead, let''s be silent and record it, so we can relive it over and over in the future!"

    "Good idea! No one better make a peepter!"

    Several students'' suggestions received widespread approval, and everyone voluntarily fell silent, taking out their phones and getting ready to record.

    The stage lights dimmed, and everyone held their breath in anticipation.

    A spotlight shone on the stage, illuminating a figure with their back to the crowd.

    Then the stage lights fully lit up, revealing Lang Shiyong''s figure on the screen.

    With his back to the audience, Lang Shiyong was brimming with smug self-satisfaction.

    Just look at this influence! Everyone must be shocked to see me on stage¡ªafter all, someone with my clout in the campus performing as the headliner, they must be deeply moved!

    Lang Shiyong slowly turned around, and then waited for the intro.

    Below the stage, the audience exchanged puzzled nces. What on earth is this?

    Wasn''t Song Yun supposed to be up there? How did it switch to Lang Shiyong? Who wants to see this washed-up third-rate campus singer!

    And that wee to the university''s most popr singer, wee my ass!

    On stage, Lang Shiyong gave it his all with the vocal skills he''d learned throughout his life, belting out the high notes with fervor, and at the most rousing part of the song, he excitedly lifted the mic toward the audience.

    But to his embarrassment, nobody gave him a response; the crowd was dead silent, looking at him as if he were a fool.

    "The group sing-along before felt so fiery, why does it seem like he''s such an idiot today!"

    "He really thinks he''s some kind of singer now? Starting with that concert shtick, gross!"

    "Is he singing for us, or are we supposed to sing for him? And damn it, holding that mike up like some edgy teen, it''s cringe to death!"

    The murmurs grew louder below the stage, and Lang Shiyong, seeing that the effect of the performance was not as expected, hastily covered up his awkwardness and started singing by himself.

    But just then, a girl from the sports department stood up, her hands shaped like a megaphone.

    Here we go!

    Lang Shiyong was filled with emotion; it looked like he still had his true fans. He didn''t know the girl''s name, but it didn''t matter; he definitely had to invite her for a drink after the event!

    But what the girl yelled next almost made him die of anger.

    She shouted towards the stage, "What the hell are you singing! I want to see my husband perform, you better get off the stage!"

    As soon as she spoke, many people got up and started shouting towards the stage.

    "Get lost! You have the nerve to show your face after singing like crap! Go home and read some more singing books!"

    "Lang Shiyong, can you freaking stoping out and disgusting everyone? Not a decent person, and now your singing is greasy and sloppy, you turned a good song into pure trash!"

    "Get off the stage! We want to hear Song Yun sing!"

    Finally, the students shouted in unison, "Change! Change! Change!"

    Lang Shiyong was stunned on the stage, he even forgot what the next line of the lyrics was.

    What the hell! Have so many years of mine on the campus been worth less than the time Song Yun got for a single song?

    It was simply too heartbreaking.

    Yet right after that, he saw some people in the front row holding up glow sticks with his name, and a wave of warmth welled up inside him¡ªthere were still people in this world who loved him!

    But then those same people stood up one after another, throwing the glow sticks they were holding onto the ground with force.

    "Get lost, Zhang Cheng, with that crappy performance, you still have the face to sing!"

    "How could I have been so blind to have fancied you? You can''tpare to Song Yun at all!"

    Lang Shiyong, overwhelmed by the barrage of insults from the crowd, coupled with not resting well after drinking today, felt a rush of anger surge to his heart and fainted with his chest tight.

    "I say, Xiao Rong, how does your student council arrange the program? Putting such an unpopr actor on stage, do you want to screw up this evening''s event?!"

    The school leaders seated in the front row rebuked discontentedly.

    As the president of the student union, he now had profound regrets. If only he had known, he wouldn''t have allowed that bastard on stage. If things were ruined, wouldn''t his abilitiese into question by the teachers?

    At this moment, he wished he could y Lang Shiyong and pull out his bones; it was infuriating!

    He quickly apologized to the teachers and then turned and ran into the rehearsal room. At this moment, he had only one thought¡ªhe must have Song Yun go back on stage and sing another song!

    "Boss, help! The students all want to hear you sing one more song, please fulfill their wish!"

    When Song Yun turned his head, there was that haughty student council president.

    He shook his head and said, "I went on stage just to make sure Si Yi''s performance could go smoothly, I have no obligation to sing again."

    "But..."

    The president of the student council had a multitude of thoughts shing through his mind, but he dismissed each one.

    After all, Song Yun was a super-rich second generation; very few people in the entire school could persuade him to do something he was unwilling to do.

    "Si Yi, please help out, I will definitely reward you afterward!"

    The president of the student council then turned his attention to Yuan Siyi, but she, too, just shook her head and refused.

    "How about this, Song Yun, please go on stage and say a few words to calm everyone down and prevent any idents, what do you think?"

    The director of the arts department stepped forward and said softly.

    Song Yun had no objections to this request.

    He picked up the microphone, walked onto the stage, and the students, who were originally agitated, instantly quieted down.

    "Cough cough, I''m sorry, everyone, my throat has been ufortable these past few days. Singing just now took all of my energy, so I''m unable to perform again. I hope everyone can understand!"

    The students below the stage, upon hearing this, gradually came back to their senses,menting that they weren''t so fortunate.

    Some students had recorded the song on their phones the first time Song Yun went on stage. Although it was noisy, the singing could still be clearly heard.

    This audio clip was widely circted afterward, satisfying the wishes of many.

    After dealing with the situation, Song Yun nned to leave with Yuan Siyi.

    The crowd rose to see them off, escorting them all the way to the outside of the school.

    Song Yun went to get his car, while Yuan Siyi chatted at the school gate with everyone.

    "Si Yi, could you get your brother toe to our school''s evening events more often..."

    "That depends on my brother''s mood," Si Yi replied.

    In her view, the fact that her brother Song Yun hade today was already him making time out of his busy schedule; a rich man like Song Yun couldn''t possibly be free every time.

    "I''ll have to have a good talk with your brotherter!"

    The director of the arts department said with determination.

    Just then, a sports car drove up from not far away and stopped beside Yuan Siyi.

 Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Top Trending!

    "This sports car is so cool! Whose is it?"

    "Do we even have a rich second-generation like that at our school?"

    Just as everyone was discussing whose princeling might have brought the car, Song Yun got out of the car door.

    They all stared with wide eyes, unable to believe the scene unfolding before them.

    The head of the literature and arts department could only sigh helplessly at this sight, realizing he had no right to expect someone so wealthy to regrly attend school evening parties.

    Song Yun nodded to everyone and then waved for Yuan Siyi to get into the car.

    After the car had driven far away, everyone finally snapped out of their shock.

    "Oh my God, what did I just see? So Song Yun is actually rich?"

    "Poor guy, being so busy and yet having toe watch a performance, and then being forced onstage to perform!"

    "Handsome and rich as well! It''s so rare! I can''t take it anymore, I think I''m falling for him!"

    ...

    Since Ye Qingqing was at thepany tonight, Song Yun went home with Yuan Siyi and then went straight to bed after washing up.

    The next morning, Song Yun was preparing breakfast when he saw Yuan Siyi bouncing down the stairs in her pajamas.

    "Bro! You''re an inte sensation now!"

    Yuan Siyi, holding her phone, said gleefully to Song Yun, "Everyone''s trying to dig up your information; a bunch of friends called me bright and early wanting your contact info!"

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    Song Yun, perplexed, took Yuan Siyi''s phone and found that "Magic Capital University Literature and Arts Evening, a Singing Master Emerges!" was one of the top ten trending topics on wb.

    Song Yun clicked on it and saw a screen recording of himself singing the night before.

    Although the image wasn''t very clear, his handsome face and maic voice were moderately distinguishable.

    He scrolled through thements section, which was full of praise.

    "This little brother is damn handsome! Begging for his contact info!"

    "His singing is as good as the professional singers!"

    "I''ll pay 100,000 yuan for this little brother''s WeChat, contact me anytime if you have info!"

    Song Yun couldn''t help but feel slightly better after reading thesements, after all, who doesn''t like to beplimented?

    At Mo Jing Group, just as Ye Qingqing finished dealing with some work, Mo Li rushed in with her phone.

    Seeing the phone screen almost smashing into her face, Ye Qingqing quickly snatched it away and shot Mo Li a reproachful look.

    Turning her attention back to the phone, she realized it was just a singing video¡ªwhat was there to be so excited about?

    However, after taking a closer look, she discovered it was her husband, Song Yun!

    My God, her husband can sing? And he sings so well!

    No, no, this won''t do. From now on, when they sleep together, she must make him sing a luby!

    Meanwhile, on a private forum in Magic Capital.

    All the members here were either wealthy tycoons or richdies.

    Just then, a post was pinned by the forum admin.

    Many of the wealthy became curious and opened the post, only to be captivated by Song Yun''s singing.

    "I''ll pay 300,000 yuan for all the information on this boy!"

    "The person above is being stingy, I''ll pay 500,000!"

    "Heh, with all due respect, the ones above are trash. I offer a million for the information, and if the deal goes through, I''ll add another million!"

    The replies were mostly from richdies.

    It''s also a good thing the forum was anonymous. If their husbands saw this, it would surely infuriate them.

    However, amidst these posts, there were some discordant voices.

    "Just a student, once he enters society he''ll understand that he can''t stand on these things alone!"

    "Not that good at singing, not even as good as the song I sang at thepany''s annual event!"

    "The beauties upstairs better watch themselves¡ªif your husbands find out how flirtatious you are, you''ll definitely be booted out the door!"

    But all these warnings were showered with scathing insults by those frenzied richdies.

    You can''t afford to mess with these wealthy women with time to spare; in an instant, the only responses left on that post were from richdies.

    "Sisters, I''m a master of information. How about I help everyone look up this handsome guy''s contact details?"

    Just as numerous richdies were about to w each other''s eyes out over Song Yun, a neer replied to the thread.

    The richdies immediately ceased their battles¡ªright, they didn''t even have his contact info yet, so arguing was pointless!

    Consequently, the information whiz received a whopping deposit of more than half a million to take on the task of investigating Song Yun''s information.

    On the other side of theputer, a sleazy-looking man wearing a hat excitedly pped the table.

    He was a private detective, or to put it crudely, a paparazzo who enjoyed snapping scious photos of celebrities for ckmail, earning a tidy sum.

    But he wasn''t content with being a paparazzo for life, so he spent a hefty sum to get an ount on a private forum.

    It was his first day logging in, and he couldn''t have dreamed ofnding such a big gig!

    It seemed his gamble had paid off!

    The private detective lit a cigarette and then called aputer expert he often coborated with, asking the individual to scour the for the man in the video, offering a reward of a hundred thousand yuan upon sessfulpletion.

    After the partner swiftly agreed, the detective sat back in his chair and leisurely replied to the richdies'' messages, one by one.

    He did the math; as long as nothing went wrong with this job, he was set to make over four million! That was enough to livevishly for years!

    At the thought, a flurry of women''s pictures popped into his mind. It seemed he''d been on edgetely and needed to unwind¡ªshould he call Li Li tonight, or Xiao Hua?

    Youth is for making choices, but with money, he wanted them all!

    As the private detective was daydreaming, someone knocked on the door.

    "Who is it!" he called out impatiently.

    But then he furrowed his brow; something was off. Considering his line of work in the gray areas, he had to change his residence often. He had been in this apartment for less than half a month; it was impossible for a regr client to know his location.

    "Hello sir, your delivery has arrived!"

    A male voice came from the door.

    Delivery?

    His instincts tensed in an instant¡ªhe never shopped online. Who was this person outside?

    "Sir?"

    "I haven''t ordered anything, you''ve got the wrong ce!"

    He kept a watchful eye on the door. If the person outside tried to break in, he could jump out the window from the third floor.

    "Eh? Isn''t this Building 10, Apartment 301?"

    The delivery guy outside asked.

    Turns out it was a mix-up. The detective let go of the window handle and exhaled deeply.

    He''d been so tensetely that he was bing paranoid.

    Slipping on his slippers, he peeked through the peephole and saw a man in a delivery uniform outside, his darkened face a testament to long hours worked under the sun.

    Opening the door reluctantly, he said, "The building next door is..."

    He hadn''t finished speaking when the delivery guy pushed his way in, and in an instant, dozens of men ran up from upstairs and downstairs.

    "No threats inside!"

    After searching the ce, the men dered, "I am arresting you for the crime of stealing national citizens'' information security. You have the right to remain silent, but everything you say may be used as evidence in court!"

    "This is a misunderstanding! I''m just an ordinary person!"

    "As for the truth, we have the evidence! And just so you know, your hacker friend won''t escape either!"

    Hearing this, the private detective stopped resisting.

    Before leaving his home, he took onest longing look at hisputer.

    To his surprise, the private forum''s website, which had been on his screen, now showed "404"!

 Chapter 82: Chapter 82 Are you going home to sleep tonight?

    Yuan Siyi left in a taxi after breakfast.

    Song Yun received a call from Ye Qingqing, who nned to contact overseas investment institutions through him to discuss the listing issue.

    Song Yun first called the headquarters of Mountains and Waters Corporation to schedule a board meeting for ten o''clock in the morning and then drove to Mo Jing Group.

    Upon arriving downstairs, the receptionistdies were no longer surprised to see Song Yun; no one dared to flirt with the president''s man.

    Song Yun, who felt a bit heartbroken upon seeing the red veins in Ye Qingqing''s eyes, arrived in her office.

    "You didn''t sleep all night, did you?"

    Sitting behind Ye Qingqing, Song Yun asked as he massaged her shoulders.

    "Yeah, the closer we get to the listing, the more things we have to deal with. Honey, do you think ourpany''s stock will crash after listing..."

    Ye Qingqing was full of worries since Mo Jing Group was well-known in Hua Country but not quite so to those overseas.

    The only option was to have those foreign capital investment banks artificially inte the stock price at the beginning of the listing.

    "Don''t worry, I am here; nothing unexpected will happen."

    As Song Yun kept massaging, he realized Ye Qingqing had fallen asleep in the chair, her head lolling and a string of drool gleaming at the corner of her mouth.

    "Silly girl."

    Song Yun helplessly picked her up and carried her to the resting room, letting his wife sleepfortably on the bed. As for the negotiations, he couldpletely take charge himself.

    At nine fifty, Mo Li entered with a stack of documents, knocking on the door. She was taken aback to find only Song Yun in the office.

    "Qingqing couldn''t stay awake, so I let her sleep. During the meeting, you stay by my side, start discussing any necessary preparations with the other party while I hold the fort here."

    Mo Li nodded, having seen all the hard work the youngdy had put in these days. She also believed in Song Yun''s expertise, so she opened the documents on the desk and exined each one to Song Yun.

    Ten o''clock arrived, and the meeting began.

    Song Yun projected the video conference onto the big screen.

    On the other end, a group of middle-aged men and seasoned capitalists with white-haired heads gathered in the conference room at the headquarters of Mountains and Waters Corporation.

    They held no grudge against Song Yun for not being there in person; they only knew that he was thergest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation and was enigmatic, a person whose background was much higher than what appeared on the surface.

    "Friends, we meet again."

    Song Yun began with an opening statement in fluent English; the day after he had a brief meeting with them at the hot spring resort, making this their second encounter.

    "Regarding the overseas listing of Mo Jing Group, there are a few details we need to finalize with everyone."

    "Director Song, just raise any issues directly, and if there''s anything we can help with, we will definitely offer assistance," said an elder gentleman with graying hair seriously: "Mountains and Waters Corporation prospers or suffers together¡ªthat is our philosophy. Now, as you are thergest shareholder, you deserve everyone''s support!"

    Such good people.

    Song Yun smiled and nodded, then had Mo Li exin in detail the preparations needed for the listing and the difficulties involved.

    The meetingsted over three hours and finally concluded with a unanimous decision: on the day Mo Jing Group went public, they would inte the stock prices to attract the influx of foreign small investors and would also greet the foreign banking regtors, turning all lights green for Mo Jing Group.

    "Director Song, may I ask what your rtionship is with Mo Jing Group that you are going to the trouble of asking us for help?"

    A curious thirty-something-year-old man asked. He knew that Mo Jing Group was founded by the richest daughter in Magic Capital of Hua Country, but what did that have to do with Song Yun? read on mvl,em,pyr

    "Hehe, Mr. Smith, Miss Ye Qingqing is my wife. What do you say?"

    The people on the other end of the video suddenly realized everything was fine then; it was all in the family.

    After the meeting ended, Song Yun stretchedzily. Dealing with these foreigners was exhausting. Even when they came to help, they were thinking about what benefits they could extract.

    But that was good too. Only benefits could bind everyone together on the same chariot of war.

    "Son-inw, you''re amazing. Do you know who those people were on the video call?" Mo Li shouted excitedly: "Nearly half of them were Wall Street tycoons, with their help, Mo Jing Group''s listing is secure!"

    "You said it yourself, they''re tycoons. Driven by benefits, they naturally will help," Song Yun said with a smile: "It''s gettingte. Thanks for your hard work these past few days. I''ll give you two days off on behalf of Qing Qing. Take a good rest."

    Mo Li nodded frantically; son-inw was just too good! He even knew to consider his subordinates'' needs!

    After Mo Li left, Song Yun didn''t n to disturb Ye Qingqing''s sleep. He sat in the chair and started reading novels on Ye Qingqing''sputer.

    About half an hourter, he heard the door to the resting room quietly open with a click.

    Ye Qingqing tiptoed towards Song Yun, not knowing that he had already spotted her.

    "Hey!"

    Ye Qingqing hugged Song Yun''s head from behind and gave it a good rub: "Why didn''t you wake me up earlier? When I opened my eyes, I found myself in bed and thought I had traveled through time."

    "I saw you were quite tired."

    Song Yun turned around, hugged Ye Qingqing, and gave her a kiss: "Hungry? Shall we get something to eat?"

    "Okay~ I want something delicious!"

    Ye Qingqing didn''t ask what had happened in the meeting. In her eyes, her husband was a Superman who could do anything. Since he hadn''t mentioned it, the matter was definitely resolved.

    The couple arrived at a restaurant and ordered a table full of dishes.

    After a satisfying meal, Ye Qingqing''s phone rang.

    "Qing Qing! The person trending on wb, is that your husband?"

    A woman''s voice came from the other end of the line.

    Ye Qingqing said proudly: "Yes, yes, how about that? My husband is not only talented, he sings beautifully, and he''s handsome too, are you jealous?"

    "Jealous to death!" The other party cooed: "Qing Qing, let me meet him in person, will you?"

    "You little minx! That''s your brother-inw!"

    "Oh, oh, my feelings for brother-inw are just like that of a fan club, without any love mixed in!"

    Ye Qingqingughed out loud when she heard this; her husband''s charm was indeed great¡ªhe already had his own fan club.

    "All right, all right, I''lle find you after I finish eating."

    After hanging up the phone, Ye Qingqing supported her chin with both hands, gazing adoringly at the man opposite her.

    "Husband~ how about we go to my bestie''s ce for a bit?"

    "Whatever you say."

    Song Yun looked at Ye Qingqing''s cute expression, pinched her fair little face, and smiled: "Everything is handled, so we can go home to sleep today, right?"

 Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Sign-in or Use Function Card

    Ye Qingqing knew all about Song Yun''s little tricks, but her mood was exceptionally good today, so she just gave Song Yun a white eye without saying anything.

    However, her blushing cheeks had already revealed the tacit acknowledgment of the facts by Ye Qingqing.

    Song Yun excitedly kissed her several times. There was no helping it¡ª a man who had just tasted meat for the first time was just this weak, and besides, Song Yun had lots of energy every day due to his constitution and suffered greatly from loneliness during the long nights withoutpany.

    Without prior agreement, the two drove to the neighborhood where Ye Qingqing''s best friend lived.

    Seeing the fourrge characters "Whampoa Premier" on the gate, Song Yun was still greatly shocked.

    Indeed, rich people always seem to make friends with other rich people.

    Whampoa Premier is currently the most expensive tplex in Hua Country, with the price for a single unit starting from at least 90 million. your chapter source MVL EMPYR

    If he could sign in here, would the system also grant him an apartment?

    "System, system, sign in!"

    But the system did not respond, which was very unusual.

    Song Yun frowned slightly. Could it be that the system was broken or had already left him?

    Don''t do this, System Dad, I haven''t taken enough advantage yet!

    Just as Song Yun was getting worried, the system''s voice rang out: "Ding! Host detected in Magic Capital''s Whampoa Premiermunity. Two options are avable: Sign in or use a function card."

    "Function card?"

    Song Yun was puzzled, but he quickly remembered that when the system first entered his body, it had indeed offered him a card that could be used to purchase real estate. And he had been nning to use that card to redeem the most expensive house in the world.

    Only, why was the system mentioning it now? Was there a catch?

    "System, what''s the difference between signing in and using the function card?"

    The system, as if sensing Song Yun''s desire for a freebie, replied in its mechanical voice, "Host, would you choose to sign in or use the function card?"

    Only this time, it emphasized the words "function card."

    "Use the function card!" Song Yun said firmly, biting his lip.

    "Ding! Host has sessfully used the function card, awarded one building in Whampoa Premiermunity!"

    A... entire building?

    Song Yun was stunned. Surely the system was not joking? Whampoa Premier has a total of eight buildings, with each building housing sixty-six units. With an average sale price of about one billion per unit, that''s 66 billion!

    Shit, shit, shit!!!

    System Dad, I freaking love you!

    "Ding! System award is building number six, with an additional gift of 66 parking spots. The property deed is stored in the Safe Deposit Box No. 1 at Hua Country Bank''s branch at Whampoa Premier''s entrance, with the password 88888888!"

    My God, Song Yun was stunned by this windfall. System Dad was so thoughtful, even including parking spots¡ªwhich, considering their value in the millions each, added up to a sizable chunk of funds.

    "Honey, what''s wrong?"

    Walking along, Ye Qingqing noticed that Song Yun was standing still, lost in thought, and curiously stepped forward to nudge him.

    "It''s... it''s nothing..."

    Song Yun tried to remain calm, thinking to himself: Small change, it''s all small change! With System Dad, is there really any worry about not making big money in the future? Song Yun, oh Song Yun, stay cool. You must stay cool.

    And so, Ye Qingqing led Song Yun all the way to building number six.

    Looking at the doorte, Song Yun was somewhat surprised. Could it be that his wife''s best friend was renting a ce?

    "Did your friend buy a house here?"

    Song Yun asked cautiously, after all, the Hua Capital Vi had been rented out by an agent before, and he didn''t want to go through that again.

    "No, she''s just renting." Ye Qingqing shook her head and said, "My bestie''s home is right next to my dad''s. It''s just that she doesn''t want to live with her parents, so she moved out."

    "So, how much does it cost to rent a ce here per month?"

    "It seems quite cheap, maybe just over seven hundred thousand a month?" Ye Qingqing thought for a moment and then said, "Anyway, she''ll move back home sooner orter. She can''t live outside for too long."

    Seven hundred thousand a month...

    Song Yun had a hard time calcting how much rent he could collect in a month if the whole building was upied.

    After they entered the elevator and reached the floor where Ye Qingqing''s bestie lived, she knocked on the door. A girl opened it and hugged Ye Qingqing excitedly, eximing, "Qingqing sister~ I missed you so much~"

    "You silly girl, you always find excuses not to hang out when I call you, and now you say you miss me."

    Ye Qingqing affectionately tapped the girl''s forehead and said, "Wait, let me introduce you..."

    Before she could finish her sentence, she saw her bestie, who had been clinging to her like a ko, dash over to Song Yun and circle around him several times.

    "Sister Qingqing, brother-inw... is so handsome!"

    In the end, she came to a conclusion. No wonder Sister Qingqing got married so quickly. If she herself had met such a handsome guy, she would definitely have dragged him into a quick marriage too! If someone else saw him first and beat her to it, wouldn''t she be at a loss?!!!

    Ye Qingqing, with a face full of ck lines, said helplessly to Song Yun, "Husband, this is my bestie, Fu Bei."

    "Hello, brother-inw, nice to meet you for the first time - please give me your guidance in the future!"

    Fu Bei reached out her hand with a beaming smile.

    It seemed this little girl was still quite spirited. Song Yun smiled and shook hands with her.

    "Oh my god, brother-inw actually shook my hand! I won''t wash my hand for a year!"

    Fu Bei eximed dramatically, which startled Song Yun. This girl might have something wrong with her head.

    Ye Qingqing grabbed Fu Bei''s ear and pulled her back into the house, embarrassed by her sister''s antics.

    Once inside, Song Yun noticed that Fu Bei''s room was decorated in a very two-dimensional style, with various figurines carefully collected in the ss cabs on the wall, and many anime dolls scattered on the floor.

    "Sorry, my ce is a bit messy... "

    Fu Bei led the way, continuously kicking the toys on the floor aside to clear a path.

    Ye Qingqing whispered to Song Yun, "Fu Bei is a bit of an otaku, she just likes stuff on the inte, and Uncle Fu is almost driven mad by it."

    Song Yun nodded. You don''t have to tell me that; I can see it for myself.

    The three of them sat on the sofa in the living room, with Ye Qingqing and Fu Bei chatting away, while Song Yun curiously looked around the roomyout of Whampoa First ss.

    After taking a look around, Song Yun admired that Whampoa First ss truly lived up to its reputation as the most expensive t in Magic Capital, without a doubt.

    Just talking about this t, it had more than three hundred square meters, divided into seven or eight rooms, with a study, recreation room, indoor swimming pool, and other facilities that were quiteplete.

    Plus the luxurious decoration increased the value of the whole house considerably.

    "Brother-inw, I came across your video this morning, and I thought you looked damn cool! But the more I watched it, the more familiar you seemed, and there it was ¨C you are Qingqing sister''s husband! Hehe, I have a request, brother-inw. Could you give me an autograph so I can show off in the fan club?"

    Fan club?

    Song Yun didn''t know that he already had his own dedicated fan club online, and ny-nine percent of them were girls. Even though they didn''t know Song Yun''s real identity, it didn''t stop them from fawning over a handsome guy.

    After all, beauty is justice!

 Chapter 84: Chapter 84: The Secret of the System!

    "Brother-inw, you have no idea how famous you are online now. Countless people are after your contact information, and some wealthydy even offered millions just to get in touch with you!"

    Fu Bei said earnestly, "Sister, brother-inw, could I ask you for a favor? Could you let your little sister earn that money?"

    Song Yun felt awkward after hearing this, and Ye Qingqing, annoyed, punched Fu Bei in the back twice and said, "Are you short on money?"

    "Short! My heartless dad is nearly cutting me off! I only get a little over a million each month, and after paying my rent, there''s hardly anything left! Without money, where would I buy my figures, without money, how could I buy manga!"

    "Serves you right! Why don''t you live at home? Uncle Fu is nearly worried sick. You''re all grown up yet you still hide in your room calling 2D characters ''hubby''. Embarrassing!"

    "Hmph! As if there''s anything in the three-dimensional world that could catch my eye. Oh, actually there is one person, but Qing Qing sis, you stole him away from me!"

    Fu Bei was extremely aggrieved, her poor little face pleaded, "To you, they may just be 2D characters, but to me, they''re vibrant living beings!"

    Well, there you have it, the world of two dimensions right beside me.

    Song Yun watched Fu Bei with interest, noticing that these kinds of young girls were bing moremon, yet they all shared one thing inmon, a focus on looks.

    "Pah, I''m warning you, don''t you dare leak your brother-inw''s information, or else, hmm!"

    Ye Qingqing threatened.

    Fu Bei sighed, a guilty look on her face as she nced at Ye Qingqing and said, "But with a high enough reward, there will always be someone bold enough! Let me find those posts for you, and show you just how in demand your brother-inw is!"

    Fu Bei scrolled through her phone looking for posts about Song Yun, but regrettably, there was not a single message about Song Yun on the inte.

    It was as if his presence had been snuffed out as soon as it appeared.

    Fu Bei furrowed her brow, her cute face full of confusion. It''s the age of the inte; he had be a sensation¡ªhow could there be no trace of him at all! Stay tuned with m _v _lemp _yr.

    "What''s the matter, you didn''t actually share your brother-inw''s information, did you?"

    "No... No..."

    Fu Bei held out her phone to Ye Qingqing''s face and said, "Someone has taken down my brother-inw''s trending search and deleted all the posts..."

    At that moment, Fu Bei suddenly recalled a simr incident from the inte where a young man became famous and many of his posts were deleted. Sheter heard from her father that the young man was actually the son of a bigwig from Forty-nine City. His family didn''t want him to be exposed to the public eye, so they contacted the relevant authorities.

    Could it be that brother-inw is also...

    Ye Qingqing, too, sensed something off from this, but she knew about Song Yun''s family; his inws were all ordinary people. How could they have such influence to manage their son''s affairs?

    Her first thought was her father, but after making a phone call, Ye Qingqing''s father had no clue about the matter. In fact, he even had a drink at noon after hearing Song Yun had be famous.

    So who could it be?

    Both of them pondered this, while Song Yun on the side was starting to get confused. What''s up with these two?

    "Honey, do you have anyone in the government bureaucracy in your family?" Ye Qingqing couldn''t help but ask out of curiosity.

    "No, we''re just an ordinary family. If you look back in our family tree, you might see something though."

    "That''s weird..." Ye Qingqing frowned and said seriously, "There must be someone who doesn''t want you exposed to the public, that''s why they''re deleting posts on such arge scale, but only someone within the system could do something like this..."

    "Don''t overthink it, maybe some higher-ups decided to clean up the trending searches or something."

    Song Yun didn''t take the matter to heart. After all, bing famous wasn''t necessarily a good thing for him. If someone dug deeper, they would discover all his background, and then people would start questioning how a poor kid like him got rich so quickly.

    But he also kept a wary eye, silently invoking the system in his mind to see if it was forcibly intervening.

    However, the system answered that it did not participate in any of the matters.

    And so it remained a mystery.

    The three people, each preupied with their thoughts, fell silent in the room.

    Just then, Fu Bei''s phone rang, and she nced at the caller irritatedly before hanging up.

    Yet the other party relentlessly made a second, a third, a fourth call...

    Finally, Fu Bei lost her patience, answered the phone, and shouted angrily, "I already said, I don''t agree with you changing the contract!"

    "Miss Fu, the market is not doing well right now, and we are also out of options. The price we gave you before was already low, and now we are just raising the rent a little. You are a wealthy youngdy, so we hope you can understand us," the voice on the phone pleaded.

    "I signed a two-year contract, and there is not a use in it that says anything about raising the price, so I absolutely will not sign this contract!"

    The voice on the other end of the phone persisted aggressively, "Then please move out of this apartment. I believe there will be a queue of people waiting to rent it."

    "You..."

    Fu Bei, growing increasingly angry but taking two deep breaths, clenched her teeth and asked, "How much more money do you need?"

    "An increase of fifty thousand yuan in rent per month, of course, the price will also change ording to market fluctuations in the future."

    Fifty thousand yuan was a drop in the bucket for someone like Miss Fu Bei. She could simply buy one less collectible figure, and that might be enough, but the feeling of being treated like a pig for ughter made her quite angry.

    "We''ll talk about itter."

    "Heh, I hope you can give me an answer today, after all, we''ve already contacted the next tenant, and they are very willing to pay a higher price to rent the apartment," the caller said mockingly.

    After hanging up the phone, Fu Bei rubbed her head and turned her hair into a bird''s nest, eximing, "This is infuriating! Absolutely infuriating! Completely infuriating!"

    "What''s the matter?"

    Ye Qingqing had never seen Fu Bei so angry before.

    "I''m renting this ce, usually paying 730,000 yuan a month. But that agency is now saying they want to increase the rent - isn''t that treating people like fools?!"

    Song Yun was very puzzled upon hearing this, as the entire building was his. Not to mention that the upancy rate was already full, he didn''t have any rental ie. And now, where did this agency pop up from?

    "Ding! Due to Hu¨¢ngb¨´ Y¨©p¨«n''s apartments being in high demand and hard to find, we had to change the source. To maintain the world''s logical continuity, all the apartments have been entrusted to the agency," the system provided an exnation.

    Song Yun suddenly understood; it turned out that all the changes made by the system were intended toply with the world''s logical continuity, without forceful alterations.

    "I''m sorry, Qing Qing, it looks like I will have to go and renegotiate the contract with that agencyter..."

    Seeing Fu Bei''s eyes brimming with tears, Ye Qingqing couldn''t help but feel sympathetic. Her foolish little sister had been pampered since childhood and had never faced the harshness of society. Faced with today''s situation, she probably had no idea what to do.

    "Then, let me and your brother-inw apany you. After all, we''ve seen more of this stuff," Ye Qingqing suggested.

    "Yes, let''s go together," Song Yun agreed while chiming in. He was curious to see which agency was so bold as to change contracts at will.

 Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Termination of Contract!

    On the other side, the office of the real estate agency.

    Several leaders were seated in the conference room, with a PPT ying on the big screen featuring the property Song Yun owned at Huangpu Yipin.

    The people present were very happy.

    Half a year ago, their real estate agency had been entrusted by a Mr. Song with the management of a building, and the gentleman agreed to settle ounts once a year. Within that year, they could collect the rent first and then make the payment the following year.

    Such a great opportunity hade their way, and they were so excited that they had several sleepless nights.

    Moreover, the most important thing was that after entrusting them, Mr. Song had disappeared without a trace, which made the executives start to get crafty. The original monthly rent of 600,000 for a single unit was directly raised by more than 100,000 by them.

    Even so, the demand for quality rentals was still higher than supply, which made their ambitions grow even bigger, until they raised the rent again recently.

    Anyway, they couldn''t get in touch with Mr. Song, so as long as the building was in their hands, it belonged to thepany''s assets. This logic was wless.

    "Bosses, more than 90% of the tenants in Building 6 of Huangpu Yipin have agreed to the rent increase, and among them, more than 70% havepleted the changes to their contracts. This time, it has brought in an additional profit of over three million for thepany!"

    An employee in a suit excitedly said, "Those residents who can afford to rent in Huangpu Yipin must be wealthy, so they can ept a minor rent hike. I think we can continue to raise the rent in the second half of the year!" m _v,l_e _mp|y|r chapter

    "Little Huang has a good point,"

    A pot-bellied middle-aged man said with a smile, "Raise it by fifty thousand this time, next time by a hundred thousand! We''re not short on tenants anyway. You know, nowadays, in Magic Capital, no other agency can provide as many units in Huangpu Yipin as we can. We really owe a thank you to Mr. Song!"

    "Hehe, exactly, exactly. If it wasn''t for that... that God of Wealth, ourpany would never have been sessful in financing and reaching the threshold for going public."

    The groupughed and joked in the conference room, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

    Outside thepany, Song Yunkai drove Fu Bei''s car, bringing the two women to the doorstep of the real estate agency.

    No sooner had they entered than an employee eagerly approached them, all smiles, saying, "Hello, are you looking to rent or purchase a property? Our An Family agency is now the most famous in Magic Capital, and we''re also thepany that values contracts the most. Choosing us is like choosing peace of mind!"

    "To brag about yourselves like that..."

    Fu Bei was cut off before she could finish, as Song Yun didn''t want to get involved with these underlings. He said indifferently, "Your position is too low, get your management to receive us."

    Oh boy, this seems like serious business?

    The employee quickly led the three to the reception room, served them tea, and then called for his superior.

    A ruddy-faced middle-aged man entered and asked with a smile, "Hello, I''m Manager Bi from An Family Company. Are you looking to rent or buy a property in the area of Magic Capital?"

    Fu Bei took out a contract from her bag and mmed it onto the table, saying, "I rented a unit at Huangpu Yipin, what''s the meaning of this sudden price increase? And to boast that you value contracts the most? Pah!"

    Hearing this, Manager Bi realized who this young woman was; one of his salespeople hadined to him before, mentioning that there was a tenant at Huangpu Yipin who strongly opposed the rent increase. Little did he expect her to cause trouble at thepany today.

    "Miss, I believe the salesperson has exined everything clearly to you, haven''t they? If you don''t wish to rent, you can move out. As for the penalty fee, the new tenant we found is willing topensate!"

    Manager Bi said impatiently from the sofa, "Remember your ce, you''re just a tenant. The ownership of the property belongs to our agency. If you agree to the increase, we can amend the contract immediately; if not, please move out within three days!"

    "You''re acting like thugs!"

    Fu Bei held back her frustration, barely resisting the urge to ssh the water in her cup on Manager Bi''s face.

    "You seem to have misunderstood something. You were the ones who breached the contract first. This apartment itself is in dispute; if ites to awsuit, you wouldn''t be able to rent this unit for at least half a year."

    Ye Qingqing said calmly; after all, this situation was a lesson for the youngdy, and it was also a way to persuade Fu Bei to move back home.

    "What you''re saying is crap!" Manager Bi, unconcerned with havingdies present, lit a cigarette and said arrogantly, "The moment that property was entrusted to us, it was entirely in ourpany''s possession. If you can live there, do so; if not, get lost!"

    Other tenants of Huangpu Yipin agreed after a few words, but Fu Bei kept nagging andining. What a headache over just one apartment! It was infuriating!

    "All the rentals at Huangpu Yipin are fully managed by you?"

    His wife was insulted, so naturally, Song Yun couldn''t just stand by. He asked grimly, "I''m giving you a chance to rephrase that."

    "Ha, if they''re not under ourpany''s management, do they belong to you?"

    Manager Bi looked down on Song Yun, taking him in from top to bottom. What''s so special about this kid besides being good-looking? He could just be that woman''s lover, or possibly both women''s lover¡ªhow disgusting.

    "Miss Fu, since you don''t have the attitude to resolve the issue, please go back and contact your movingpany. We will inspect the apartment in three days!"

    Manager Bi issued a direct expulsion order.

    "Yourpany really is something, raising rents, oppressing tenants, any one of these reasons would be enough for andlord to terminate the contract with you."

    Song Yun stood up and said, "Let''s talk about terminating the contract."

    "Huh, shouldn''t Miss Fu be handling her own contract? What, is a pretty boy like you nning to manage your master''s business?"

    Hearing this, Ye Qingqing almost rose to hit Manager Bi in the face with the documents.

    Song Yun soothed his wife.

    Manager Bi watched the trio smugly, indifferent; if they wanted to terminate the contract, so be it. The next tenant was already lined up; there were always people wanting to rent at Huangpu Yipin.

    "Forget it, brother-inw, I''ll have someonee and handle the terminationter," said Fu Bei, feeling frustrated.

    But Song Yun shook his head and spoke up, "I wasn''t talking about your unit. I meant all the rooms I signed with this agency."

    Manager Bi looked at Song Yun, puzzled. To be honest, he did not recall ever signing any contract with him.

    "Are the rentals in that area under the management of our An Family agency?"

    "Huangpu Yipin, Building 6, all the rooms, terminate all the contracts!"

    "..."

    Song Yun''s words exploded like thunder in everyone''s ears. Ye Qingqing looked at her husband astonished. When did Song Yun own properties here as well?

    And Fu Bei was even more stunned; her mouth agape. The apartment she lived in turned out to belong to her brother-inw? Then why did she even bother contacting the agency!

 Chapter 86: Chapter 86 Exploded!

    Manager Bi''s cigarette jerked in surprise, burning his arm. He winced in pain and rubbed it a couple of times but still couldn''t believe it.

    After all, Song Yun was too young, and everyone knows the building in Huangpu First ss is extravagantly priced!

    No matter what, he couldn''t believe that this building belonged to Song Yun.

    "What, you don''t believe it?"

    Song Yun said with an indifferent tone, "The owner of the house''s surname is Song, right? Coincidentally, my name is Song Yun."

    "There are many people surnamed Song in the world! Where is the property deed? Surely we can''t just take anyone named Song at their word that they''re the owner of Building No. 6 in Huangpu First ss!"

    Manager Bi thought it was his subordinates who had leaked this information, and the other party was using it as an excuse to threaten him to lower the rent.

    In his eyes, besides being handsome and having some presence, Song Yun''s clothes did not look at all like those of a billionaire.

    "Fine, refusing to die until you see Huang He. Just wait."

    Song Yun made a call to Hua Country Bank in front of Huangpu First ss, instructing them to deliver everything from Safe No. 1 to the An Family Agency.

    After the call ended, the room fell silent.

    Ye Qingqing had countless questions she wanted to ask, but the current situation obviously wasn''t suitable for them.

    As for Fu Bei, her big eyes were fixed on Song Yun, her thoughts unreadable.

    About twenty minutes passed, and Manager Bi grew impatient. He had recovered from his initial shock and had countless arguments in his mind to refute Song Yun.

    It has to be said that Manager Bi''s ability to mentally prepare himself was quite strong.

    He crossed his legs, looked at his watch impatiently, and said, "How much longer do I have to wait? I''ll have you know that my time is very valuable. If the property deed doesn''t arrive soon, do I have to keep waiting with you?"

    "Don''t get cocky, you''ll have your turn to cry soon enough."

    Song Yun said with a smile, shaking his head, "Think about how you''re going to deal with the ountability from the board of directorster."

    "That''s hrious. I think you''re just putting on an act in front of these two beauties. If that''s the case, let me give you a way out. Just scram now to save yourself the embarrassmentter."

    As time ticked by, Manager Bi grew more and more rxed. So much time had passed and yet no one from the bank had arrived, obviously, it was fake, and he wondered why these two beauties were still apanying him and waiting.

    Another ten minutes passed, and amotion was heard outside the reception room. Manager Bi frowned, thinking it was one of his clerks causing trouble again.

    Before he had a chance to check, the door opened.

    Six burly men dressed in security uniforms stood outside, jointly escorting a small box inside.

    "May I ask which one of you is Mr. Song Yun?"

    The leader of the team scanned the reception room and asked.

    As Manager Bi was swept by their eagle-like gazes, he subconsciously lowered his head, realizing that their intimidating looks could unsettle anyone with a guilty conscience, even with a single nce.

    "I am."

    Song Yun stood up and replied.

    "Apologies, Mr. Song, as the contents of your safe are highly valuable, we specially dispatched an armored car to transport it, causing a slight dy. Please forgive us. Now please show me your ID, so I can verify your identity," said the team leader, nodding at Song Yun, requesting his identification.

    After receiving them, the leader ran Song Yun''s ID through a small device, and when the green light came on, he respectfully ced the small box in front of Song Yun, "Mr. Song, this box contains the deeds for all the rooms in Building No. 6 of Huangpu First ss. Please check them."

    Song Yun opened it and found that the bank had thoughtfully divided the 66 property deeds into three stacks, 22 in each stack.

    Song Yun counted them once to make sure they were correct and then signed the receipt.

    "Then I won''t disturb you any further. I wish you a pleasant life."

    The security chief and his team left.

    Inside the reception room.

    Song Yun looked at the sweat-drenched Manager Bi with intrigue, "Let''s go through the termination procedure now, shall we?"

    Manager Bi''s legs were trembling, and his lips quivered. He was filled with regret, never expecting Song Yun''s statements as a young man to be true!

    At that moment, he felt his head spinning, berating himself for being as foolish as a pig, for offending the realndlord!

    It was over, not just for him but for thepany as well. Once Song Yun terminated the contract, hispany would no longer have the right to collect rent from any tenants. This would count as a breach of contract on their part, necessitating the payment of a substantial amount ofpensation. the ce mvlempy _r

    "Manager Bi? Stop spacing out and draft the contract, please!"

    Song Yun reminded him once more.

    "Ha...haha... Mr. Song, you''re truly an aplished young man! Next to you, I''m nothing but dog shit. Please don''t take what I just said to heart; you are the rightful owner of these properties.

    We were only acting that way toward the renters to lease the properties as quickly as possible," Manager Bi said, forcing a feeble smile and groveling, "I beg you for your generous forgiveness, treat my words as nothing. I need to support my family; I have elderly parents and young children to feed... If you terminate the contract, I won''t be able to survive in this industry..."

    "But that''s not what you said before," Song Yun stated tly. "This kind of thing crosses a line for me, sorry. The contract is getting terminated today!"

    Manager Bi was on the verge of tears because it was the An Family Agency that had unterally raised the rent without Song Yun''s knowledge, which could be considered a vition. Using this reason to terminate the contract still left him liable for breach...

    "Mr. Song, I''m on my knees, I''m worse than a pig or a dog, I''m not human. Please, don''t terminate the contract; I really do need this job..."

    "Manager Bi, what if I were just an ordinary tenant today?" Song Yun said with a coldugh. "Wouldn''t I have been thrown out by your security guards by now? I dare not entrust my property to an agent with no credibility!"

    Manager Bi was at a loss for words.

    "Alright, we''re all adults here; it''s time to pay for what you''ve done. Draft the contract," Song Yun continued.

    With no other choice, a dejected Manager Bi called over a clerk to begin the process of terminating the contract. As for himself, he secretly slipped out to drive away, knowing if the board of directors found out that his arrogance had caused thepany to copse, they would not let him off easily.

    While there was still time, he nned to pack his belongings and flee from Magic Capital.

    Afterpleting the termination, Song Yun called the property management of Huangpu First ss, established his identity, and asked them to inform all the residents of Building No. 6 that they had to move out within a week.

    When the renters found out, they went into an uproar!

    You have to understand, those who could afford to live in Huangpu First ss were either immensely wealthy or well-connected, or perhaps mistresses kept by magnates.

    They hadn''t taken the agency''s recent talk of a rent increase seriously, but who could have predicted they would have to move out of Huangpu First ss just after signing the new contract and paying up? Where could they go?

    Moreover, they hadn''t quite grasped what was happening or why they suddenly had to leave.

 Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Dont Treat Me Like a Fool!

    And so, one call after another came flooding into Manager Bi''s phone.

    The first few calls were hung up, andter, Manager Bi simply turned off his phone. After all, he had already sent his resignation letter to the board of directors'' email. He was no longer an employee, and everything in thepany had nothing to do with him.

    Manager Bi only wanted to flee as soon as possible and never return to Magic Capital. As for the real estate he acquired in Magic Capital, he could sell it once the storm had passed, enabling him to have almost ten million in funds, enough to squander for a lifetime back in his hometown.

    Manager Bi fled quickly, but the salespeople were still in the dark about what had happened. When they received calls from the tenants of Huangpu First ss, they werepletely dumbfounded.

    "What''s going on with your An Family Agency! It''s bad enough you''re raising the rent, now you want to drive us all out? Do you know who my father is? I''m telling you, if you don''t sort this out quickly, you''ll regret it!"

    "What did you guarantee when renting the house? You imed the property rights were in yourpany''s hands. Now the property management says thendlord wants to take the property back! You''d better give me an exnation, or I''ll sue you into bankruptcy!"

    "Giving us just a week to move, where are we supposed to go? Do you expect me to lug my stuff and stay at a hotel? I''m telling you, I won''t move! If your agency doesn''t resolve this, get ready for awsuit!"

    Call after call poured in with the tenants'' fiery anger, allnding on the salespeople''s ears, but they were clueless and kept apologizing in a pleasant manner.

    The issue escted quickly. While Song Yun was in the reception room about to terminate his contract, a man drenched in sweat burst in.

    He grabbed Song Yun''s hand, stopping him from signing, with desperation in his eyes.

    Song Yun was startled by the man. Imagine, you''re focusing on something intently, and suddenly a greasy middle-aged man with eyes full of stories barges in ¨C wouldn''t you panic?

    At least Song Yun did. He struggled free, pulled out a tissue, and wiped the sweat off the back of his hand.

    "Who are you!"

    Song Yun asked unfriendly.

    "Mr. Song, I am the chairman of thispany; my surname is Xie. There''s been a misunderstanding, please let me exin..."

    "Oh, you must be Manager Bi''s boss, right? No need, Manager Bi already told me everything. You don''t need to bother exining any further."

    Chairman Xie steadied his breath, grabbed Song Yun''s hand again urgently, and said, "That bastard has already quit, so nothing he said counts! The damn fool is trying to bankrupt thepany by deliberately offending you!"

    Just talk! Why does he keep grabbing my hand?

    Song Yun was getting angry. The samepany that spoke of raising prices and breaking contracts was now ming everything on one person. Did they think he was a fool? That easy to deceive?

    "Chairman Xie, today I was received by yourpany, so the words of Manager Bi should be valid, right? Don''t keep treating people like idiots, okay!"

    Chairman Xie tried to hold on to Song Yun, but retreated slightly when he saw the murderous look in Song Yun''s eyes.

    "Mr. Song, we can talk this out nicely. If you think the previous rent was too low, we can raise it for you. Just state your terms, and ourpany will definitely meet them," he said.

    He watched Song Yun with hope on his face.

    But there was not a trace of pity in Song Yun''s eyes, as he spoke coldly, "Private rent increases, falsely iming that the property belongs to yourpany, why should I trust such a trashy agency?"

    "But..."

    "There are no buts! I''ve already told you, Chairman Xie, don''t treat me like a fool! Are you daring to say you knew nothing about all this?" Song Yun said angrily, "Giving the tenants a week to move out was already generous of me. As for whether they want to sue yourpany forpensation, that''s no longer my concern. Oh, and remember to settle my payment.

    If it''s not in my ount within 48 hours, I wouldn''t mind getting involved as well!"

    "Pah, lousy broker, just go bankrupt already!" Fu Bei stuck her tongue out at Chairman Xie and said, "Do you know who my brother-inw is? Song Yun! The son-inw of Magic Capital''s richest Ye family. If you still want to get by in this circle, you''d best not pull any tricks!"

    When Chairman Xie heard this news, he almost fainted. Bi Risheng! You damn bastard, how big of a mess have you made for yourself? Daring to mess with the son-inw of the Magic Capital''s Ye family, do you want me to die faster?

    "With that said, you''re on your own."

    Song Yun left with the small case containing the property''s deeds.

    In the car, Ye Qingqing sat in the passenger seat, her beautiful eyes smiling as she looked at Song Yun; she was waiting for him to exin things himself.

    Meanwhile, Fu Bei was calcting just how vast Song Yun''s assets might be.

    Nowadays, whenpany owners talk about their asset values, they often mention billions or tens of billions, but the actual cash flow in their hands isn''t much. Their so-called assets are usually abination ofpany stocks, property, shops, etc.

    But Song Yun was able to buy an entire building in Huangpu First-ss outright, which reflected a formidable capital chain that was intimidating to others.

    After all, this wasn''t something you could achieve with just a hundred billion fortune...

    Back at Huangpu First-ss, Song Yun saw a crowd gathered in front of the property management office.

    These were probably the tenants who had rented apartments from the An Family agency. Song Yun parked the car and entered the property management office with the two women.

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    "You''re the tenant of unit number six..."

    The property manager, seeing more peopleing in, waspletely overwhelmed. He didn''t dare to just throw these people out, since he couldn''t figure out the backgrounds of the agitators. He was helpless as the message came from the owner of building six, and he was merely a messenger.

    "I am thendlord of building six."

    "Are you Mr. Song who just called?" The property manager, seeing Song Yun like a lifesaver, grasped his hand and shook it vigorously, "We finally waited for you. The crowd outside are your tenants. Would you mind stepping out to rify things?"

    Song Yun nodded and asked the property manager for a conference room.

    Within ten minutes, each household from building six sent a representative. The spacious conference room became packed to the brim.

    "Please, quiet down,"

    Song Yun''s voice, deep and powerful, quieted everyone in the room.

    "I am thendlord of building six. I had previously entrusted my property to An Familypany, but they increased the rent without my permission, and even imed to own the property, which is a grave infringement of my rights. Therefore, I terminated our contract with them today. That''s all there is to it. Does anyone have any questions?"

    As Song Yun finished speaking, the expressions on the tenants'' faces were varied, but none dared tosh out at such a powerful figure.

    After all, they weren''t fools; everyone knew that someone who could buy a building in Magic Capital must have financial and social resources several times greater than theirs!

 Chapter 88: Chapter 88: How Should a Lie be Crafted to be Convincing?

    "Mr. Song, we''ve been living here for several months now, and suddenly asking us to move out just isn''t realistic..."

    A tenant said with a pained expression, "Moreover, I''m starting to lose faith in those agents. Who knows if there will be more problems after moving again."

    "Exactly! Now when I look for ces, I only dare to rent directly fromndlords, but most of Magic Capital''s listings are still in the hands of agents. It''s too hard to find another satisfactory ce in just one week!"

    "Mr. Song, you own a building, so why not rent directly to us? Is that possible?"

    This tenant''s suggestion gained everyone''s agreement, after all, with 66 units in Huangpu No. 1, it''s not like Song Yun could just let so many rooms gather dust!

    Song Yun was also contemting at this moment; it was indeed a good n, but collecting rent every month was really tedious and time-consuming.

    "Honey, why not entrust the property to our family''s group? Then every month I can just have the ountant check the ounts."

    When Ye Qingqing saw the conflicted look on Song Yun''s face, she knew her husband was definitely concerned about the hassle, so she straightforwardly made the suggestion.

    What a good idea!

    Song Yun nodded and said to everyone, "In that case, let''s draft a new contract. Rent will be paid every six months. How does that sound to everyone?"

    "Absolutely no problem!"

    "If we''d been able to contact you earlier, we wouldn''t have been cheated by that agency!"

    "Just talking about this gets me angry. I''m definitely going to sue those bastards. They promised the moon when I was renting, and now when there''s trouble, they run faster than anyone!"

    "I''ve already contacted awyer. We can go to court together and sue thepany¡ªmake thempensate us!"

    The crowd was abuzz, nning to use thew to defend themselves.

    Ye Qingqing made a call to the legal department of theirpany and then asked them to draft a rental agreement and send it to Huangpu No. 1.

    The Mo Jing Group''s efficiency was still very high, and within an hour, someone had personally delivered the contract to Ye Qingqing.

    Song Yun asked the property management to make multiple copies of the contract and distribute them to the tenants, saying, "Everyone, please take a look and see if there are any issues; if not, we can sign."

    "Your family''s business is huge; we trust you."

    "Right, someone who can buy an entire building in Huangpu No. 1 surely won''t tamper with tens of thousands. Your reputation is worth much more than that."

    The tenants briefly nced over the agreement before signing their names.

    Song Yun then signed his own name on sixty-six contracts, finally settling the matter.

    With the issue perfectly resolved, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing went home with Fu Bei, lounging on the sofa when Ye Qingqing curiously asked, "Honey, when did you buy a house here?"

    Song Yun really didn''t know how to spin this lie, as it involved arge amount of cash flow, and not even his father-inw could simply buy a building on a whim.

    "It''s a long story. There''s a lot to it. I''ll exin it to you slowly when we have the time."

    After hearing this, Ye Qingqing''s eyes darted about, but she did not continue to inquire further.

    "Brother-inw, you were so amazing today! Qing Qing, where on earth did you find such a good husband? Not only handsome and talented but also sovish; he''s like the male lead from a novel!" Fu Bei said yfully as she shook Ye Qingqing''s arm, clearly shocked by the day''s events.

    She remembered being astonished for quite some time when she heard the news of Ye Qingqing''s marriage, andter, she heard in the circles that Ye Qingqing''s husband had unclear connections and wasn''t from their social circle. At that time, she even felt indignation on behalf of her sister, but now it seemed she was needlessly worrying over nothing. the ce NovelFirempy _r

    "Do you believe me if I say I randomly wandered around the Civil Affairs Bureau and caught your brother-inw just like that?"

    "I do! Isn''t that just fate bringing people together?"

    Fu Bei, the girl who loved the fantasy world, was really into this kind of stuff. After all, such events aremon in novels andics. It was no longer strange to her. Seeing as her own sister had such an encounter, maybe if she hung around there more, she might also be able to...

    Seeing Fu Bei deep in thought, Ye Qingqing quickly interrupted her. Who knew what kind of things this sister of hers was always dreaming up? She herself was always prepared for anything. If Fu Bei really went over and did something as silly as marrying a random person, their Uncle Fu would probably cry himself to death.

    "Oh, Fu Bei, is the garage here rented out together with the house or?"

    Song Yun remembered he still had 66 parking spaces and asked out of curiosity.

    "Of course not. Here, you either buy a parking space or rent one from property management. The rent isn''t cheap either, about 12, 13 thousand a month!"

    "It just urred to me that I still have 66 parking spaces here. Want to go check them out?"

    "You have parking spaces?" Ye Qingqing said in surprise. Just how much more was her husband hiding from her?

    The three of them went to the underground garage, and upon entering, a mechanical voice echoed in Song Yun''s mind.

    "Ding! Host detected in Magic Capital''s Huangpu First ss underground garage, would you like to check in?"

    "Check in!"

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for a sessful check-in, you are rewarded with a Rolls-Royce Wraith!"

    "Wraith... Wraith?"

    Song Yun stood there, dumbfounded. This car had a full price of 1.5 billion; throughout Hua Country, there were only three of them, and they were all in the hands of big shots. You''d never see them on the streets on a regr day. He didn''t expect Daddy System to be so generous to him, practically smashing the money right onto his face.

    "Qing Qing, what would you do if I said I have another car?"

    Song Yun asked, feeling somewhat guilty.

    "A car? Just one car, could I possibly hit you over it?" Ye Qingqing didn''t take it to heart. How much could a car cost? How could it be more expensive than the ''Poison'' he currently drives?

    "Oh, then shall we go pick up the car now?"

    "Sure."

    After agreeing, the two nned to visit the Rolls-Royce showroom. Fu Bei wanted to join them at first, but then a friend from the inte contacted her about a life-sized figurine of heric book crush released in R country, asking if she wanted one. Her head could be cut off, blood could flow, but her crush was non-negotiable. Happily, Fu Bei went home to video chat with her friend.

    The two drove to the Rolls-Royce showroom in the city center, but to their surprise, the usually quiet showroom was bustling with people today.

    Song Yun looked carefully and realized that a car exhibition was being held, with numerous scantily ddies standing next to the cars, striking various poses.

    Ye Qingqing also wanted to add another car for herpany and began to browse through the car exhibition with Song Yun.

    Just as they were listening to a salesperson describe an executive car, a man holding his phone smashed into Song Yun''s back with force.

    "Ouch, which blind guy bumped into... "

    Song Yun was now particrly strong physically, but the other guy was just an ordinary person. Although it was he who ran into Song Yun, he was the one sent flying and ended up sitting on his rear on the ground.

 Chapter 89: Chapter 89: The Symbol of Status!

    Song Yun turned around to see a person holding a smartphone on a tripod, grinning painfully and sitting on the floor.

    "Are you blind? If I weren''t streaming live, I''d definitely have a word with you!"

    The man was dressed in casual clothes and wore sunsses on his head, somewhat handsome.

    Song Yun wanted to go over and lend a hand, but the man swatted Song Yun''s hand away and got up by himself. He red at Song Yun, then turned to his phone and smiled, "Don''t worry about me, folks, I''ll continue to show you around the car exhibition. Did you see that? This is the famous Rolls-Royce Phantom, with a starting price of over 7 million!"

    "Ordinary people can only look at it, but I grew up with the manager of this showroom. Everyone, start sending those little hearts, and if we hit one million, I''ll show you the interior. If we reach two million, I''ll do a test drive for you all!"

    The live streamer''s voice was very loud, attracting the attention of quite a few people.

    Especially some young girls started to get some ideas. Everyone knew that the live streaming economy was thriving, and the ie of some top streamers reaching hundreds of millions a year was practically nothing.

    If they could get involved with this streamer, not to mention whether a romantic rtionship could form, just being able to be brought into the industry by himter would be enough!

    The streamer, ignoring the others who were still looking at cars, squeezed into the crowd and started introducing the performance and price of each car to his family in the live room, causing the audience to gasp at the price of every car they heard.

    As a result, the poprity of the live room continued to climb, and it soon became the number one room in the Magic Capital region.

    "My goodness, the minimum price for a car is in the millions. We probably won''t ever get to experience the joy of those rich folks in our lifetimes."

    "It''s just a car, and they''re selling it for the price of a house. That''s outrageous."

    "That car looks so cool. If my boyfriend had one, I wouldn''t even need a dowry!"

    "Miss upstairs, I have one, how about youe with me?"

    Seeing the gifts continuously shing across the screen, the streamer felt very happy. He figured he could make at least a hundred thousand from this live session alone. He could rent a car afterwards and do another live show; going through this whole process, he could make at least three hundred thousand!

    With the money, couldn''t he just splurge at the business club?

    ...

    However, Song Yun wasn''t affected by the earlier incident, and after finding the right car with Ye Qingqing, he was ready to ce an order.

    The two of them went to the customer reception room where Ye Qingqing quickly signed her name on the contract.

    "Husband, didn''t you say you wereing to pick up a car? Where is it?"

    Ye Qingqing was very puzzled. They had agreed toe and pick up the car together, but now she had bought one herself, and Song Yun had no intention of picking one up.

    "No rush."

    Song Yun took out his phone. As soon as the system check-in waspleted, it gave him a number. He just needed to contact this person at the Rolls-Royce showroom.

    It took several rings before the call was answered, and after exining the situation, the voice on the other end trembled as it said, "Please wait a moment in the customer reception room, I''ll be right there!"

    After hanging up, the person at the end of the phone addressed those in the conference room, "Let''s stop the meeting here. Write up a project proposal for the other matters and submit it to me."

    Having said that, he straightened his attire and quickly walked outside.

    In the conference room, the management looked at each other, none of them knowing why their general manager seemed so excited after just one phone call. Could it be that some high-profile client hade to buy a car?

    At that moment, Song Yun sat leisurely in the customer reception room, drinking tea.

    A man rushed in, pushing the door open. The salesperson responsible for receiving guests changed their expression upon seeing the man and respectfully said, "Good to see you, General Manager!"

    "You can leave now. I''ll take care of this customer personally."

    The General Manager gave a reserved nod to his subordinate, then sat down opposite Song Yun.

    "Excuse me, are you Mr. Song?"

    "Yes, I''m here to pick up my car today."

    "We''ve been expecting you!"

    The general manager said with a smile, "Allow me to introduce myself, I am the general manager of this 4S dealership, my surname is Hao, you can just call me Xiao Hao, shall we go look at the car now?" Find joy in m-vlemp _yr.

    "Sure."

    Song Yun and Manager Hao conversed back and forth while Ye Qingqing, sitting nearby, was utterly confused. She wondered what kind of car her husband had bought that warranted personal reception by the general manager.

    It should be noted that Rolls-Royce, as a globally renowned brand, has regional general managers who are very well-connected. Transactions involving several million or even tens of millions of cars barely garner their attention.

    The three of them arrived at the center of the showroom, where they saw a silver-white car model parked there, attended to by a dedicated person.

    Upon seeing the car, Ye Qingqing''s pupils contracted¡ªRolls-Royce Silver Spectre!

    This car was priced at 1.5 billion, and those without a sufficient level of status simply couldn''t purchase it. It''s known that these cars were initially produced for Western royals, and though they wereter sold to some global tycoons, the sales were always strictly limited, causing there to be no more than 10 of these cars in existence worldwide!

    She truly hadn''t expected to see one here today.

    Just as Manager Hao was exining the car''s performance and background to them, a voice sounded from behind.

    "The interior design of that car from earlier is simply incredible! Spending several million on it is absolutely worth it!"

    The live streamer boasted to the online audience with a satisfied face, "It''s only because my childhood friend is the manager of this 4S dealership, otherwise you guys wouldn''t get to see inside the car!"

    "Thank you, Brother Liu, for the five giant rockets! My family in the live stream, give Brother Liu some follows!"

    At this moment, the live streamer was holding his phone and had arrived at the center of the showroom.

    With a nce from the corner of his eye, he spotted the Rolls-Royce Silver Spectre on disy.

    The silver-white sleek car body glimmered with an enchanting light, and from just its appearance, one could feel the extraordinary nature of the car.

    "Family, I''ve found a great car, this car might be the most expensive one in the showroom today. As usual, if we reach 50 rockets, I''ll show you the interior!"

    As he spoke, the live streamer pointed the camera at the Silver Spectre, and at this moment, those in the live stream who knew about cars started to send excitedments.

    "Holy crap, what do I see? The Silver Spectre?"

    "The person above, what''s Silver Spectre, is it that amazing?"

    "This car can''t just be described as amazing¡ªit''s a symbol of status!"

    "Keep bragging! Can this car be worth a quad courtyard in Forty-nine City maybe?"

    "Hehe, let me tell you bumpkins, not only could this car be exchanged for a quad courtyard in Forty-nine City, the remaining money could also buy a sports car worth tens of millions!"

    A wealthy viewer appeared in the live stream and directly sent 20 rockets.

    A few minutester, that wealthy viewer sent a lengthyment: The full name of this car is the Rolls-Royce Silver Spectre, with less than 10 in the world, five of which are owned by Western royal families, and in our entire Hua Country, there are only three. I didn''t expect to see one here today, truly a feast for the eyes!

    "Thank you, Brother Yang, for the 20 rockets! I didn''t expect you to be so knowledgeable about cars. So, how much is this car?"

    The live streamer squinted his eyes with glee, it seems today''s earnings from the live stream would exceed his expectations!

    "This car is priced at 1.5 billion, but it''s not something money can just buy! Not to mention 1.5 billion, even if the owner asks for 2 billion, there would still be buyers!"

 Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Are You Worthy of Your Parents Who Provided for Your Education?

    1.5 billion, just for a car!!!

    What kind of concept is this? If a person earns 10,000 a month, that''s 120,000 a year, and it would still only be 12 million in a hundred years...

    I dare not think of it, I dare not think of it. It''s simply not a car meant for humans. Even those CEOs and tycoons definitely wouldn''t take out so much money to buy just this one car!

    In the live stream, countless people went crazy, all wanting to know who the owner of the car was.

    The online host''s feelings were mixed at this moment; he had thought earning several hundred thousand from a single live stream session was incredible, but to the real rich, perhaps he was just a clown.

    After a long time, with reluctant eyes, the host nced several times at the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. He no longer dared to mention wanting to see the interior. Who knew who the owner was¡ªwith the ability to afford such an expensive car, they must have a very considerable background. Barreling in there without thinking could end up causing a displeasure that could be the end of him!

    He moved to the side and whispered to the "family" in the live stream, "Bros, if you brush 100 rockets, I''ll give you a good look at the exterior of this vehicle, since I don''t have the right to go inside."

    The host''s words indeed piqued the interest of many. They had never seen this car before, and if they could get an eyeful, they''d have something to brag aboutter on.

    So, one rocket after another was spammed in the live stream room.

    Of course, those who sent gifts had a bit of money; the truly average folks were just blitzing the free glow sticks, taking a free ride.

    Soon, one hundred rockets werepleted. Many viewers from other live streams were also drawn over, and the viewership of this online host reached a million!

    Looking at the soaring number of people and gifts, the host was so excited he nearly jumped up.

    He made a killing, a killing!

    Who would have thought this live stream, just a gimmick, could make so much money!

    Boldness brings wealth and timidity brings poverty. Clenching his teeth, he continued to speak softly to the people in the live stream, "If you guys brush up to 1000 rockets, I''ll risk it and show everyone the interior!"

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    Damn it, why should others be able to afford a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit while he could only drive a fourth-hand little BMW? With today''s live stream, he nned to gain a million followers, cash in like crazy, and believed that in less than half a year, he would also be able to afford at least the lowest-end Rolls-Royce, right?

    "Is the host serious? You know there are fewer than a thousand people in the whole world who have seen the interior of the Silver Spirit!"

    "Damn it, just for that sentence alone, I''ll give you a rocket even if I have to go without food this month!"

    "The host is pretty bold, but here''s a word of caution: better safe than sorry. If you get caught, you won''t die, but you''ll be skinned alive!"

    The live room instantly boiled over, with a torrent of gifts flooding the screen and attracting another wave of traffic.

    The host, watching his backend revenue continue to skyrocket, was so delighted he almost fainted; that was already over 500,000! Half a million! He could stand shoulder to shoulder with top streamers now!

    With one thousand rockets pooled by a few million people, the host took a cloth from his bag and wrapped it around his face twice.

    He sneaked to a less secure area, crawled onto the tform.

    "Click..."

    He gently opened the car door. Just as he was about to sneak his phone inside, he was yanked off the disy stand.

    The host thought he had been discovered and quickly crouched while shouting, "You can''t hit me! I''m a major host with a million followers! If you dare use violence, I''ll expose you all!"

    "..."

    Peering through the gap in his arms, the host then saw Song Yun''s face.

    He red at Song Yun, annoyed, and yelled, "Are you freaking sick in the head?"

    He was just a few centimeters from that car! If he could get on, he could enjoy it himself, but this man had disrupted everything!

    Song Yun looked down at him from above and said indifferently, "This isn''t a car you can touch."

    "Damn! Ran into a moralist here! Come on, fam, take a look at this killjoy!"

    The live streamer had it all figured out in his mind, he would expose Song Yun and then let these infuriatedizens doxx this bastard, best case scenario they''d bully him into autism!

    It wasn''t his first time doing something like this; during an outdoor live stream previously, he''d faced a simr situation, and it was his fans who eventually made the other party bow and apologize to put an end to things.

    He held his phone towards Song Yun, but what he envisioned didn''t happen.

    The barrage ofments was nothing but, "What a handsome guy! Host, can you get me his contact info?"

    "Isn''t this the big shot from Magic Capital University who sings? Damn! Look closer, he''s really freaking handsome!"

    "This handsome guy seems to be called Song Yun, but there''s nothing about him online, what a shame!"

    The live streamer looked at thements with furrowed brows. What was going on?

    Song Yun? Who''s that?

    Suddenly, he remembered a piece of entertainment news he had scrolled past that morning; the protagonist''s name seemed to be Song Yun as well!

    But it looked like the news had said this person was a college student, right? What was he doing looking at cars then?

    ncing at Ye Qingqing by Song Yun''s side, he had an epiphany, so this kid was hanging onto a sugar momma because of his good looks!

    He suddenly thought of a way to drive traffic.

    "Hey handsome, I heard your name is Song Yun, right? What do you think about bing an overnight sensation?"

    There was not a single piece of news about Song Yun online right now. If he could interview him directly, this would bring in many more followers than just filming the car!

    Song Yun nced at him and didn''t pay him any attention.

    "Haha, don''t be too cold. You could at least greet the audience in my live room!"

    "May I ask, this is a Rolls-Royce showroom, as a student, howe you''re here? Could it be that you''re already quite wealthy?"

    Song Yun still didn''t respond, but the live streamer was buzzing around him like an annoying fly, utterly vexing.

    "Song Yun, what''s your take on the online videos of you singing? Are you thinking of using them to break into the entertainment industry?"

    Seeing Song Yun remain silent, the live streamer got a bit angry out of embarrassment. This jerk wasn''t cooperating at all! Well, he couldn''t me him for ying his trump card then!

    His expression changed, and he said self-righteously, "As a university student, you should focus on studying well and serving the country after graduation. But what are you doing? I seriously doubt that the video was uploaded by yourself. Does your behavior do justice to your parents who pay for your education, or to the cultivation offered by the country?

    This constitutes a severe waste of educational resources! You should know many students can''t afford to go to school!"

    This tactic was about criticizing Song Yun from a moral high ground; it didn''t matter whether what he said was right or wrong. He figured once he put the stink on this guy, stink he would!

    The live room audience heard the host''s words and instantly split into two camps.

    One criticized the host for being a busybody while the other condemned Song Yun for not being diligent with his studies as a student.

    Song Yun stood there, his brows furrowed.

 Chapter 91: Chapter 91 Disgusting! Gross!

    Everyone wants to be famous, and that''s fine, but when you step on others to climb to the top, that''s just immoral.

    Even so, many people in the live stream room also started ming Song Yun.

    After all, in their eyes, Song Yun was just a good-looking college student with a nice singing voice, nothing more. At this time, he wasn''t studying at school, but instead looking at cars in the showroom, isn''t that vanity?

    Thinking of the various misdeeds of university students nowadays, this group of people instantly took to their keyboards to ruthlessly attack Song Yun.

    Read first on m|v|l|e|m|p|y|r.

    "The duty of a university student is to study hard, not to think about serving the country, but instead you''re all skilled in dishonest ways, it''s shameful!"

    "The guy above, aren''t you a little too poisonous with your words? Can''t people have hobbies?"

    "Haha, it''s fine to have hobbies, but to show off and post it online, isn''t that just wanting to be inte-famous and make money? A university student sure thinks a lot."

    "Speaking of which, this Song Yun is quite handsome, but he doesn''t have the capital to look at luxury cars, right? Besides, a university student obsessing over luxury cars while still in school, does that mean their family is..."

    "That''s a possibility, and another possibility is that he''s been kept by a rich woman. I heard there are quite a few rich women online looking for his contact information!"

    "So young and already unwilling to put in the effort? That''s just wonderful, isn''t it? This is the so-called male god in your mouths? Haha, love it, love it."

    Some people in the live stream room were leading the narrative, and soon the barrage was full ofments about Song Yun, with some messages being ****.

    "Host, you must dig something up from him, we are very curious about this person, haha, a man-made male god, pfft, disgusting!"

    "Everyone, is there a possibility?" Seeing that the live stream room had reached the effect he wanted, the host said with a smile, "You know, these online celebritypanies can have a special liking for handsome guys, maybe Song Yun has already signed with apany? Haha, of course, that''s just a guess, butter when we see what car he buys, we''ll probably know how much his signing fee is!"

    "An inte celebrity? Haha, he''s still supported by ordinary people like us. If we don''t support him, he''s nothing!"

    "Right, I even liked a lot of his videos. I''m quite curious to see how much money he''s managed to make off our affection!"

    As the poprity of the live stream room skyrocketed, the host wasn''t afraid of making a big fuss, nor was he afraid of Song Yun causing trouble afterward. On the contrary, he was hoping that Song Yun would fight back, so he could use this incident to start a column and go viral online!

    He had already figured out how to edit today''s livestream recording when he got back. The title would be: "Magic Capital University studentcks ambition, kept by a rich woman while at school; is this a moral degradation or amon problem among contemporary university students?"

    Great!

    Clearing his throat, the host almost shoved the phone in Song Yun''s face, "Song Yun, may I ask if you have signed with an inte celebritypany? Can you disclose how much your signing fee was?"

    Song Yun just looked at him coldly, which made the host feel a chill in his heart, but then he thought, what''s there to be afraid of? Song Yun is just a damn university student.

    "Song Yun, I''m also an inte celebrity, but I started from zero followers, and it took a lot of exploration to get to where I am today, not like you, who can get a huge signing fee just by being handsome. Do you know? That famous online celebrity Li Zhu Zhu got a signing fee of more than 50 million just because he''s handsome. Ah, for those of us who put in the effort, it''s a huge blow!"

    The host''sments, reminiscent of a green tea b*tch, made the audience even more convinced that Song Yun was a vile person who traded his looks for money.

    As a result, the live stream room''s poprity soared from over 3 million to over 7 million.

    Although the host appeared worried and seemed to be genuinely advising Song Yun, he was actually overjoyed inside, never having expected such a stroke of luck. If only he could encounter this kind of situation every day!

    He had already made up his mind to follow Song Yun and livestream in his face every day. He believed that in less than a week, he would be able to rece his little BMW!

    "Song Yun, are you feeling guilty? Why haven''t you said anything?"

    "What I do, do I need to report to you?" Song Yun said coldly, narrowing his eyes, "An advice for you, don''t provoke those you shouldn''t, and stop filming me, or bear the consequences!"

    There it was, the explosive moment the host was waiting for, and it came sooner than expected!

    "Song Yun, from where do you get your confidence? Are you going to retaliate against me? Is this what a university student should do?"

    This host was ready to do whatever it took to be famous, starting to provoke Song Yun. If Song Yun were to act physically today, he could present himself as the victim and pin Song Yun to the column of shame!

    "Retaliate against you? You''re not worth it."

    As he spoke, Song Yun''s gaze became stern, his expression very serious.

    At that moment, Song Yun, already enhanced by his system''s charisma, had an extraordinary presence. Everyone present felt an inexplicable pressure.

    The host, as the recipient, couldn''t dare to meet Song Yun''s gaze. He clenched his teeth, nced at Song Yun, and then quickly lowered his head, as if he had encountered someone of high status from within the system.

    "Mr. Song, the paperwork is done, let''s go back," said Manager Bi, who had gone to contact the headquarters personally to handle the paperwork for Song Yun and wasn''t present earlier.

    Song Yun nodded and returned to the customer reception room with Ye Qingqing.

    The host didn''t dare to turn the camera back onto Song Yun until he had walked far away, realizing he had broken out in a cold sweat unwittingly.

    "Pfft, what''s there to show off, just a pretty boy," the host muttered.

    After Song Yun left, many people in the live stream room who were looking forward to the excitementined that it was boring.

    However, the host immediately turned the camera towards two models wearing qipao standing beside a Silver Charm car.

    Although it wasn''t as popr as the conversation with Song Yun, the tall and beautiful models still attracted quite a few viewers.

    At that moment, Manager Bi returned, apanied by two engineers who personally conducted a vehicle inspection before delivery.

    About ten minutester, the engineers closed theirptops, the inspectionplete; there were no issues with the vehicle.

    Manager Bi then personally invited Song Yun toe back.

    "Family, that Song Yun came out again. Tell me, should I go up and block him?" the host energetically shouted into the phone.

    "Go for it, go for it! Host, don''t be a coward, you must dig out some deep dirt!"

    "I''ll start with 10 rockets!"

    "I''m for 20!"

    Rockets after rockets shot up in the live stream room, and the host, with a determined heart, stood in the middle of the road holding up his phone.

    "Song Yun, it seems you''ve bought a car? Can you give everyone a sneak peek?"

 Chapter 92: Chapter 92 Ye Family Turmoil

    "Sir, if you''re here to buy a car, our sales staff are over there, but if you''re here to cause trouble, then I won''t hesitate to call security!"

    Manager Bi stood in front of Song Yun, speaking in an unfriendly tone.

    In the Rolls-Royce 4S store, if he could not protect the privacy of the customers, then there was no point in him being the manager.

    "Who are you? Don''t you recognize me? I''m a top broadcaster with millions of fans!"

    The broadcaster spoke indignantly, "I was just trying to interview Song Yun for a bit, and if you keep blocking me, I will expose you!"

    "I am the general manager of this store, my surname is Bi, and I hope you will stop all live streaming activities! Otherwise, I will contact the legal department to sue you!"

    What does a broadcaster fear the most? Not being popr! He didn''t care about anywsuits¡ªin fact, if he hyped up this incident, he might even gain a million followers from it!

    "Filming is my right!" the broadcaster shouted, neck stiff with stubbornness.

    But soon he saw that Song Yun wasn''t paying any attention to him; instead, Song Yun walked straight towards the Silver Spectre Rolls-Royce.

    What the fuck???

    What does this mean???

    The Silver Spectre, just recently restricted from being filmed, was now being checked out by Song Yun, who even opened the door and test-drove it.

    Could it be that Song Yun was buying this car???

    Impossible!!!

    Not just the broadcaster, but also the viewers in the live stream fell silent at this moment.

    As regr live-stream watchers, of course, they knew how much the hosting fees for broadcasters were. Currently, the most expensive online contract was with Kitty Cat, at 130 million a year, but that money wasn''t even enough to cover the down payment for a Silver Spectre!

    Wasn''t Song Yun just a college student? Where did he get that much money???

    "Honey, did you really buy this car?"

    Ye Qingqing couldn''t hide the shock on her face, caressing the Silver Spectre''s interior. She never imagined her husband could pull so many strings, even buying the 1.5 billion-valued Silver Spectre!

    To know that Father Ye had asked many people for a long time, and even the Rolls-Royce headquarters hadn''t budged, refusing to custom-make one even with a price increase.

    "How about this car? However, it seems too ostentatious for everyday use, let''s give it to my father-inw," said Song Yun. To be frank, he didn''t feel much for the car; even though it was extremely valuable, he saw it merely as a means of transportation.

    Ye Qingqing felt incredibly sweet inside upon hearing this. She hadn''t misjudged him; her husband truly loved her. Otherwise, why would he offhandedly offer such a status-symbol car to her family?

    But one thing remained clear, even if it''s for her father, the money must be paid!

    "How about selling it to my dad for 1.8 billion?"

    Ye Qingqing giggled foolishly as if money were raining from the sky.

    "That doesn''t seem quite right... After all, it''s our dad..."

    "What''s wrong with that! Even blood brothers settle ounts clearly! 1.8 billion isn''t small change!"

    Ye Qingqing twisted her head, then said, "That settles it. My dad isn''t short on money, he will definitely be happy to see this car!"

    Beneath the disy, the broadcaster''s hand holding the mobile phone bracket was trembling slightly. He had not expected that Song Yun was actually the owner of the Silver Spectre!

    Thinking back on how shamelessly he had gone to threaten the other party, he felt a wave of fear.

    Meanwhile, in the live stream, the viewers were also dumbstruck.

    "What background does Song Yun have exactly? Who can look him up?"

    "My God! 1.5 billion! Is he really just a college student?"

    "I hereby dere unterally from today that Song Yun is my husband! Handsome and rich, where else can you find such a man?"

    Manager Bi sneered at the live streamer, subtly pressed down on the phone stand, and whispered in the streamer''s ear, "Those who can afford this car are all nobility. Can you afford to offend them? Just an inte celebrity with millions of followers, huh? If they want you out of the business, it''s just a matter of saying the word¡ªthink about what you''ll do for a living after this!"

    The live streamer, hearing this, sat down on the ground with a thump; he finally understood why Song Yun had been ignoring him.

    It was because the other party''s status was too high, too disdainful to argue with him.

    And there he was, thinking about using Song Yun to make money¡ªblinded by greed!

    Just then, the live streamer''s broadcast was abruptly terminated, and his ount was officially banned, instantly reducing his millions of followers to zero.

    As for the money on the live-streaming tform, not a penny could be withdrawn.

    This kind of streamer was connected to the tform''s super moderators; he immediately made a call to a super moderator he was familiar with.

    All he could think about right now was getting his ount back. He didn''t care whether Song Yun was a tycoon or not; he was only concerned about the almost one million in his ount!

    "Super moderator, Daddy! Why has my live-streaming room been banned?"

    The live streamer asked anxiously.

    The person on the other end also paused after hearing this, then checked the internalpanywork, sighed, and said, "Your live-streaming room was banned by higher-ups'' specific instructions, and you''ve been cklisted across the whole tform."

    "Why? I''ve built this ount from the ground up! I haven''t done anything that vites the rules!"

    "You must''ve meddled with someone you shouldn''t have, right? They say you''ve led minors to spend on gifts and have promoted negative social influences. Take my advice, while you''re young, find a different job."

    The super moderator then hung up the call.

    The live streamer sitting on the ground felt tears welling up, without a chance to shed them. Song Yun''s connections worked too fast, didn''t they? It''d barely been any time at all before he faced retaliation. Moreover, from the super moderator''s tone, it seemed there was no chance of making aeback...

    It was over, all over...

    Afterpleting the final procedures, Song Yun drove away with Ye Qingqing, leaving behind the Lamborghini. A professional would drive the car back to the Magic Capital vi.

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing then made their way back to her parental home.

    At that time, Ye Qingqing''s father was not at home, and her mother had also gone out to y mahjong. Song Yun parked the car in the garage, sat with Ye Qingqing for a while, and then went back to his own home.

    Meanwhile, at the Ye Corporation.

    Ye Qingqing''s father sat at his desk, looking through pages after pages of investigative reports, appearing very troubled.

    He sighed at his assistant and said, "The Nangong Family from Forty-nine City is reaching too far, aren''t they? Are they already nning to join forces with the Magic Capital''s Zhuang family to start a reshuffle?"

    The Nangong Family from Forty-nine City had profound heritage, having been established for hundreds of years, with terrifying backing. Even the Deng Family was insignificantpared to them.

    As for the mysterious Zhuang family from Magic Capital, they had unique insights in the investment sector; nobody knew just how much they were worth. But whether it was Jack Ma or the tech giant from Shenzhen, both had shares held by them.

    If these two families joined forces, the Ye family, the apparent leader of wealth, would undoubtedly be affected.

    It was a case of "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down," and it was all too appropriate here.

    Ye Qingqing''s father''s assistant, named Fan Yiru, had been with him from the start of his career, serving as his right-hand man.

    After a moment of silence, he slowly asked, "We shouldn''t meddle carelessly in this matter. How about asking our son-inw to contact some of the big shots in Forty-nine City? After all, our son-inw''s status is not ordinary either."

    "Everything about my son-inw is fine; it''s just that he''s too mysterious for me to know which big family hees from. Well, let''s just y it by ear!"

 Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Cast a Long Line to Catch a Big Fish!

    Ye Father had finished his work and returned home with his assistant.

    As they arrived at the entrance, the Butler mentioned that the son-inw and the young miss had visited that afternoon and even left a car in the garage as their gift.

    Suddenly, Ye Father''s spirits lifted. The fact that his daughter made the trip herself meant the gift must be extraordinary.

    When the garage door opened, a brand-new Rolls Royce Silver Wraith was revealed, causing Ye Father''s mouth to drop open in astonishment. He had once gone to great lengths to contact the Rolls Royce headquarters, yet even the CEO, stiff-necked, refused to make him a custom car, dering he wasn''t qualified enough.

    He had been angry for a long time because of that.

    But today, he didn''t expect to see that car in his own house, which excited him immensely.

    To Ye Father, money was merely a string of zeros in a bank ount, but upgrading his status was what he truly desired.

    "Master, the car was brought over by the son-inw and young miss. Considering the young miss doesn''t have the means, that leaves us with one conclusion..."

    Fan Yiru cut to the heart of the matter, instantly sobering Ye Father, who approached and caressed the Silver Wraith''s body. Suppressing the storm of emotions within, he said indifferently, "Transfer two billion to my son-inw''s ount and say I bought the car."

    "As for that matter, I''ll think about it some more."

    Meanwhile, after arriving home with Ye Qingqing, Song Yun personally cooked avish dinner.

    After the meal, Ye Qingqingyzily on the living room couch, unwilling to move, while Song Yun watched a romantic movie with his wife.

    Seizing the moment, thenguid Ye Qingqing stretched out her hand and beckoned Song Yun to carry her to bed.

    The night passed without conversation, and the next morning, Song Yun woke up feeling refreshed. Gazing at his still-sleeping wife, he kissed her forehead and started preparing breakfast.

    Just as he left the bed, Ye Qingqing slowly opened her eyes, feeling exhausted. That Song Yun, he''s like a wild bull...

    She sat up, her face flushed with radiance. Compared to herself a month ago, she would be astonished to find her skin had improved significantly.

    Ye Qingqing slipped into one of Song Yun''srge white shirts, leaving her thighs bare, and stood in the doorway of the kitchen, watching her beloved man.

    Song Yun had just finished preparing the meal when he felt arms wrap around his waist.

    With a smile, he said, "Not going to sleep a bit longer?"

    "No more sleep, will you go shopping with meter, please~"

    Ye Qingqing buried her head in Song Yun''s back, greedily inhaling his scent.

    "Of course, no problem. Hurry up and wash, it''s time to eat."

    The couple finished their meal, dressed in their cheapest clothes, and set out without driving, hailing a taxi towards the busiestmercial street in the Magic Capital.

    To outsiders, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing looked like nothing more than an ordinary couple, save for their striking attractiveness, truly a pair of golden boy and jade girl.

    Elsewhere, far away in Forty-nine City, in a household there.

    A girl who bore a resemnce to Song Yun arrived home.

    The woman who was tidying up the house was surprised to see her daughter and asked, "Wan Wan, why didn''t you go to the film set today?"

    The girl called Wan Wan was Song Yun''s cousin, and the woman tidying up the housework was Song Juan, Song Yun''s aunt. Auntie had married into a traditional performing arts family in Forty-nine City; her husband was a crosstalk actor. Though their life wasn''t one of extreme wealth, she had been satisfied over the years.

    Xiao Wan tugged the corner of her mouth to reveal a not-so-pretty smile and said to her mother, "I wasn''t feeling well today, so I took the day off."

    "If you''re not feeling well, you should go to the hospital!" Song Juan said with concern, "You don''t know, your great aunt was diagnosed with cancer a while ago..."

    Before Song Juan could finish, Xiao Wan interrupted with a shocked expression, pursing her lips and asking, "How is great aunt now? Has she been hospitalized?"

    Xiao Wan had grown up at her maternal grandfather''s house and had always been close to Uncle Song''s family. Even though she returned to Forty-nine City during high school, she was very worried upon hearing that her great aunt was unwell.

    "At first, this matter nearly drove your great uncle crazy, but who would have thought that your brother Song Yun is doing very well now. He managed to get your great aunt admitted to Hua Chuang Private Hospital! And they don''t have to pay a cent, sigh, the Song family has been quiet for so many generations, but finally, a significant figure has emerged.

    Before long, the Song family will surely shine under your brother Song Yun''s leadership!"

    "That''s good, that''s good..." Xiao Wan breathed a sigh of relief.

    "You little rascal, didn''t you understand what I just said?" Song Juan gave her daughter a disdainful look, "If you''re feeling unwell, get checked early, treat whatever ailment you have, so it doesn''t be harder to deal withter on."

    "Ah, I''m just not in a good mood, I''m going back to my room."

    Xiao Wan dismissed her mother with those words and closed the door to her room.

    Lying in bed, Xiao Wan buried her head in the pillow, which soon be damp with arge wet patch.

    She recalled arriving at the film set that morning only to be told by the staff that the director was waiting for her at the hotel to discuss business.

    Curious, she knocked on the director''s door, but to her surprise, he answered wrapped only in a bath towel, hinting that as a neer without any backing, it was hard to seed. He suggested she be his lover to secure a standout role in the y.

    Only upon hearing this did Xiao Wan understand why her seniors at school used to say that the entertainment industry was a deep and perilous pool where those without backing would be utterly destroyed if they tread carelessly.

    Watching the director approaching her, Xiao Wan suppressed the panic in her heart and bolted out the door.

    "Is it really impossible to seed on one''s own merit..." Xiao Wan muttered as she choked up. She didn''t want to be a dirty woman; she simply loved acting. If bing sessful meant pandering to those big directors, she would rather change careers.

    "Buzz buzz buzz..."

    A text message vibrated on her phone. Her eyes blurry with tears, she swiped open the screen to see a message from that director.

    "Wan Wan, maybe what I said this morning was a bit too realistic. But I need to tell you that the industry is not as simple as you think. Without money or connections, it''s impossible for you to seed. Think it over, and my door is always open to you once you''ve made up your mind."

    Xiao Wan turned off her phone with an expressionless face. She would never sell her soul just for fame in this lifetime.

    On the other end, the director, who had not received a response from Xiao Wan, wasn''t disturbed. He leisurely lit a cigar for himself and listened to the staff report on work.

    After a while, once the staff member had finished reporting, he fawnishly smiled at the director and asked, "Director Ma, has Xiao Wan agreed to your terms?"

    This Director Ma was quite a well-known second-tier director in the industry. Although he had shot numerous flops, he had also made a decent amount of money from them.

    As a result, many third-tier actors liked to make appearances in the films he directed.

    "She hasn''t agreed," Director Ma shook his head, saying with contempt, "I''ve seen girls like her before. They think they can ovee the constraints of society with mere passion, only to find in the end that they must submit to me to get a chance to break through. So, the key is to y the long game, that''s how you catch big fish."

 Chapter 94: Chapter 94: The Plot Ends, The Reward is Huge!

    "Song Yun, do you think this dress looks nice~"

    Ye Qingqing held up a pale blue maxi dress in her hands and, draping it over herself, she asked with a smile.

    Song Yun''s eyes brightened, indeed, someone as attractive as her would look good in any clothing. The dress made Ye Qingqing look youthful and radiant, much like a female college student still attending school.

    "But this one is also pretty!"

    Ye Qingqing picked up another dress, a white one this time, leaving the men apanying their girlfriends shopping around them staring in awe. The white dress seemed to awaken their deepest memories, those of first love, a time when the sky was a clearer shade of blue and burdens weren''t so heavy. Holding hands with a girl, a day spent walking in the park seemed like such a beautiful era.

    "You look good in anything, let''s buy them both!"

    Song Yun, his smile beaming, handed over a ck card to the salesperson who lit up with recognition. Their store might not carry top-tier luxury brands, but even the cheapest dresses started at seven or eight thousand yuan. It seemed the dashing gentleman had the resources of a wealthy, golden bachelor!

    After swiping the card and packaging the dresses, the salesperson handed Ye Qingqing a special VIP card with a smile, "Madam, your boyfriend is so good to you. This card gives you a national discount of 20 percent off in our stores. We look forward to your next visit."

    Ye Qingqing felt an immense happiness as she clung to Song Yun''s arm. Neither of them were short on money, and the clothes in Ye Qingqing''s wardrobe were far pricier than these two dresses, but their significancey in the fact that Song Yun was the one who bought them.

    They walked hand in hand through the mall like any ordinary couple. When Ye Qingqing saw something she liked, she would haggle for fun, even if it only saved them a trivial amount, for this innocent young woman it was a fresh and amusing experience.

    After walking around for a while, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing stopped by a milk tea shop, casually ordering two drinks and taking a break inside.

    At that moment, the milk tea shop''s TV screen scrolled with entertainment news, announcing a director surnamed Ma at the helm of a new movie. The film was adapted from the well-known IP novel "Signing in at the Civil Affairs Bureau, Reward: A Beautiful Wife".

    Seeing the news, Ye Qingqing took a sip of her milk tea and said discontentedly, "That novel is really good, why did it have to end up in the hands of that director!"

    "Oh? You''ve read it?"

    Ye Qingqing lifted her head with pride as she spoke, "Of course, the novel is quite interesting. Most importantly, its protagonists met and married right at the front door of the Civil Affairs Bureau, doesn''t it remind you of our situation? Sigh, but I''m sure the film adaptation will cut so much, it''s disappointing!"

    Wrapping his arm around his wife''s shoulder, Song Yun consoled her, "Why not just buy that entertainmentpany? After all, it''s not that much money."

    "What are you thinking," Ye Qingqing leaned into Song Yun''s chest and sighed. "Thepany doing the adaptation is Tianyu, one of the top entertainmentpanies in the country. Its market value must be at least 50 or 60 billion yuan. With that sort of money, I can do so many other things."

    As they were being affectionate with one another, Song Yun''s phone rang. It was a call from Yuan Siyi.

    "Brother Song Yun, mom''s third phase of surgery waspleted this morning. The doctors said that as long as she recovers peacefully and takes her medication, she''ll be fine!"

    Yuan Siyi''s excited voice transmitted from the phone.

    Song Yun, too, was very happy upon hearing this. He nned to take Ye Qingqing to the hospitalter to visit Auntie.

    After hanging up the call, the system notification sounded.

    "Ding, congrattions to the host forpleting the plotline with Yuan Siyi. Ever since her father passed away and her mother fell ill, she has been under great mental strain. Her biggest wish has been for her mother''s health and safety. Now that the host has fulfilled Yuan Siyi''s dream, the reward is the Tianyu Entertainment Company, valued at 65 billion yuan.

    It will be acquired under the name of Mountains and Waters Corporation. The host''s share in Mountains and Waters Corporation has increased!"

    "The host now owns 45% of the shares in Mountains and Waters Corporation!"

    Upon hearing the system''s reminder, Song Yun remembered he had a storyline going with Yuan Siyi and was surprised by how easily it had beenpleted.

    Moreover, he was awarded not only the entertainmentpany but also shares in Mountains and Waters Corporation, a value beyond money!

    So awesome!!!

    With an open, heartyugh towards Ye Qingqing, Song Yun gestured grandly and dered, "Whatever you take a liking to today, let''s buy, buy, buy!"

    "Ah?" Ye Qingqing tilted her head in confusion, looking at her husband.

    "Hehe, I just received some good news; my secret acquisition of shares in Mountains and Waters Corporation is now a done deal, and Mountains and Waters Corporation has fully acquired Tianyu Entertainment Company!"

    Upon hearing this, Ye Qingqing was stunned for a moment, then she wrapped her arms around Song Yun''s arm and kissed his cheek several times with vigor.

    "Husband, you are amazing!"

    "Hehe, it''s almost noon now, let''s go have lunch first."

    Song Yun, smiling warmly, took Ye Qingqing to a highly rated hotpot restaurant.

    Song Yun asked Ye Qingqing to order first while he went to the bathroom.

    When he came back, he saw that the hotpot was already boiling, but Ye Qingqing was resting her chin in her hands, waiting for him to return.

    It was just like when Song Yun was little; when his father workedte, his mother would prepare the meal and let Song Yun eat first, waiting for his father toe home so they could warm up the food and eat together.

    This was the feeling of home.

    Song Yun sat down, and the two of them started to eat.

    Song Yun was responsible for cooking the food, while Ye Qingqing was responsible for eating.

    He picked up a slice of crispy tripe and after seven or eight seconds in the pot, he dipped it in sauce and held it up to Ye Qingqing''s mouth, saying with a smile, "Ah~"

    "Awoo!"

    Ye Qingqing ate it in one bite, her eyes closing in satisfaction.

    The good-looking couple attracted the attention of many people in the restaurant.

    To couples in the throes of passion, everyone is always most amodating.

    After all, everyone has been through it before; thinking back to the days when they would stay up all night for love, talking on the phone with their girlfriend, or foolishly standing under their loved one''s apartment in the middle of the night waiting, the word to describe it all is "innocence"!

    But no one would dislike that beautiful time. After all, back then, they wanted to give their most beloved the best of everything, to give her a home¡ªevery thought was serious!

    Everyone looked at the couple with benevolence.

    "Click!"

    Song Yun stealthily took a photo of Ye Qingqing getting scalded while eating, her pouty expression as she continuously blew on her lips was adorable.

    "You sneakily took a photo of me!"

    Ye Qingqing pouted her lips and yfully hit Song Yun''s shoulder, saying, "Let me see it when we get home! Delete any that aren''t good-looking!"

    "Hehe, eat up, eat up."

    Song Yun quickly glossed over the matter, believing in his heart that his wife was always the most beautiful, with no such thing as looking bad!

    At a table not far from where Song Yun took the photo, a girl wearing a hat kept her face down very low while eating.

    It was as if she was afraid of being recognized.

 Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Brother, Sister is So Scary...

    Song Yun took a photo with sh, and the girl''s peripheral vision just caught it.

    She put down her chopsticks and picked up a nearby wet wipe to gently clean her red lips.

    "Lu Lu, I think someone just secretly took my photo..."

    The girl whispered to her assistant beside her.

    "Who?" the assistant asked, scanning the surroundings with a hostile gaze.

    "It''s that couple at the table over there..."

    The girl''s timid demeanor was pitiable, and if the face under the hat were exposed, everyone would be surprised to find that it was none other than Shangguan Fu, one of the four rising young actresses of the new generation!

    She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and had a smooth career trajectory after signing with Sky Entertainment upon graduation.

    Her trip to Magic Capital this time was for an advertisement shoot, and she didn''t expect to be recognized by fans just after wrapping up and deciding to have a meal¡ªit''s really hard being a celebrity!

    The assistant walked up to Song Yun, tapped heavily on the table, and said, "Sir, please delete the photos you just took!"

    Song Yun frowned upon hearing this; he was just sweet-talking his wife into staying at the Hua Shou hotel for the night when someone suddenly interrupted them, which annoyed him!

    "What, do I need your permission to take photos?"

    In the instant Song Yun and Ye Qingqing looked up, the assistant was momentarily taken aback¡ªthe guy was handsome and dignified, while the girl was beautiful and cute, only their gazes seemed a bit unfriendly, but this perfectly matched the image of an icy beauty!

    However, he quickly snapped out of it, and his tone became much nicer than before, "You just took our picture, and I hope you can delete it. Of course, I will cover all the expenses for your meal today!"

    Song Yun was dumbfounded by this remark. Secretly take your photos?

    What''s there to take photos of in you? His phone might have a lot of storage, but it''s filled with useful things!

    "I was taking a photo of my wife and didn''t capture you guys. I hope you won''t disturb our meal, and also, we don''tck money for a meal!"

    Song Yun said coldly, leaving the assistant stunned¡ªeven though this girl did indeed look better than Shangguan Fu, under the halo of a celebrity''s effect, most people would still choose the celebrity.

    The assistant suddenly felt angry. You''re so handsome, and you have such a beautiful wife, yet you''re taking pictures of other women, isn''t that the behavior of an outright scumbag?

    He said angrily, "You still say you didn''t take our photo just now; do you know who is sitting over there? Miss Shangguan Fu, and you dare say you didn''t take her photo!"

    "Sister, your husband may be handsome, but he seems pretty fickle. My advice to you is to find someone else while you''re still young!"

    Ye Qingqing was about to jump up and ssh the hot pot soup in the other person''s face¡ªher husband was utterly devoted to her, what nonsense is this?

    "Before you mind others, perhaps you should take care of yourself first. As for Shangguan Fu, isn''t she just a minor celebrity? Why would my husband personally photograph her?"

    The assistant was baffled by her response; how was it that after exposing this scumbag, he was the one getting scolded by this girl?

    He couldn''t quite grasp what was going on in the minds of young girls these days.

    But he still had work to do and didn''t want to argue nonsensically with Ye Qingqing. He extended his hand to Song Yun and said, "You said you didn''t take a covert photo, so show me your phone for a check. If there''s nothing, I''ll apologize to you. But if you did, I will have to report you to our legal affairs department for infringing Miss Shangguan''s portrait rights!"

    Song Yun''s brows furrowed tightly as he gave the man an indifferent look and said, "Who do you think you are to be checking my phone?"

    This person was simply insane¡ªfirst, he came over asking him to delete photos, then insulted him as a scumbag, and now wanted to check his phone. Who did he think he was? The Supreme Court Judge of the universe?

    Regarding such people, Song Yun never indulged them.

    Soon, themotion at their table affected the neighboring patrons.

    They called the waiter over to find out what was happening.

    "Excuse me, everyone is eating, please keep your voice down¡­"

    Pressed by the anger in his chest, the assistant waved the waiter away, signaling them to get lost.

    "Brother Fang, isn''t it settled yet?"

    Shangguan Fu asked quietly, pressing down on the brim of her hat.

    "Immediately!"

    Grinding his teeth, the assistant spat out these two words, but in reality, he had no good solution¡ªafter all, it was a society governed by the rule ofw, and he couldn''t just forcefully snatch the phone, could he?

    "Brother, please can you delete the photo that you just took of me? As a token of my gratitude, I''m willing to take a picture with you~"

    Shangguan Fu squatted down, making eye contact with Song Yun, who was sitting on the stool, her eyes brimming with helplessness.

    Her trick was tried and true. Whenever she encountered a problem, all she had to do was to look pitifully at a man, and he would surely help her resolve it, since no one can resist the plea of a beautiful and adorable woman.

    Before Song Yun could speak, Ye Qingqing became annoyed. What''s with this woman, calling someone else ''brother'' as if she could? Just who was she putting on that slutty act for?

    "My husband didn''t take your photo, and for your information, I''m much prettier than you! Don''t overestimate yourself!"

    Ye Qingqing clung onto Song Yun as if a child wanted to protect their most cherished toy.

    "Ah~ Brother, sister is so scary... I didn''t say anything... After all, I''m a public figure, I need to maintain my image. If the photo just taken doesn''t look good, it will affect my future... If brother truly likes me, please delete it, I''m begging you~"

    "Can''t you talk properly?"

    Song Yun had no affection for this type of behavior, not to mention feelingpelled to hand over his phone for her to check.

    "Brother..."

    Before Shangguan Fu could say more, Ye Qingqing made a stopping gesture, "I''m going to say this onest time, you might be famous, but it doesn''t mean everyone has to know you or like you. My husband and I don''t follow celebrities, so who you are and what your status is has nothing to do with us. We hope you can leave immediately, as we are still trying to eat!"

    Shangguan Fu didn''t leave, just pursed her lips, her eyes dewy and pitiful as she looked at Song Yun.

    By this point, the assistant was fuming with rage. This good-looking couple really didn''t have any sense!

    He gestured to several people at another table. These were bodyguards arranged by thepany to protect Shangguan Fu. They hadn''t been called over right away in order not to escte the situation, but it seemed that force was necessary now!

    "This man took ndestine photos of Miss Shangguan, snatch his phone!" the assistantmanded angrily.

    Shangguan Fu sighed softly upon seeing this and spoke weakly, "Brother, there''s still a chance for you to hand over the phone, you see. You''re so handsome, I wouldn''t want them to hurt you."

    But Song Yun didn''t take any of these people seriously.

    Having no other choice, Shangguan Fu stepped back.

    The bodyguards crowded in, two of them trying to control Song Yun, while another reached to grab the phone.

 Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Let Her Rest!

    It was clear that these bodyguards were ustomed to snatching things.

    Put nicely, they were Shangguan Fu''s security personnel, but more bluntly, they were the vicious hounds Tianyu Company had assigned to Shangguan Fu, always resorting to force when faced with issues.

    Song Yun wasn''t panic-stricken at that moment. He made a defensive gesture against the bodyguard who was trying to snatch his phone. The bodyguard smirked viciously, having long been irritated by Song Yun. So handsome, what for!

    Entertaining the thought that someone would clean up after trashing Song Yun, the bodyguard''s hand morphed into a w, as if ready to twist his arm off as soon as he got ahold of it.

    Their hands met, and Song Yun''s movements instantly created an illusion, locking onto the other''s wrist.

    "Snap!"

    After a crisp sound, the bodyguard was squatting on the ground in agony, howling in pain.

    No one expected that Song Yun''sbat ability was so formidable.

    The two standing behind him quickly recovered and aimed their fists at Song Yun''s temples.

    However, they soon felt pain in their abdomens. Looking down, they saw Song Yun''s elbow striking hard against their lower bellies, the force spreading throughout their bodies, the level of pain not inferior to that of childbirth.

    The tables turned. Shangguan Fu''s assistant stood agape, secretly relieved that he hadn''t rashly intervened. He wouldn''t dare im he was physically stronger than those bodyguards if he had provoked this madman.

    "Look how uneven the levels of artists are nowadays, all kinds of monsters and demons are present."

    Ye Qingqing stood up and looked down at Shangguan Fu, who could score over 80 points after putting on makeup. Adding her scheming charm, she was still capable of eliciting protective desires in men.

    But what this woman didn''t realize was that the woman before her outssed her by hundreds of times in terms of looks, physique, and family background.

    And this man was not the kind of young chap who was smitten at the sight of women.

    "Which entertainmentpany are you from? I might even know your boss!"

    Ye Qingqing exhibited her formidable woman persona, instantly subduing Shangguan Fu to the point of speechlessness. Right then, Shangguan Fu felt she wasn''t facing a beautiful woman but a CEO within thepany who could decide her fate at a nce.

    "I...I''m from Tianyu..."

    "Tianyu?"

    Song Yun didn''t expect to encounter an artist from his ownpany today. Underestimating the big picture, Tianyu certainly had deep waters!

    "The CEO of Tianyu is Lu Guan; I don''t really have any dealings with him," Ye Qingqing frowned slightly.

    "No worries, I''ll give him a call."

    Song Yun pulled out his phone and dialed the CEO of Tianyu under Ye Qingqing''s somewhat astonished gaze.

    Seeing that the identities of these two people were indeed extraordinary, Shangguan Fu''s mind went nk. She was at a rising point in her career. What if the other party knew the executives of herpany and she got sidelined? Was she finished?

    The phone buzzed with a busy tone.

    On the other end, Lu Guan, seeing the caller ID "President Song", felt extremely nervous. This was thergest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation, who had taken over Tianyu with a dominant posture. He admired the rumors about Song Yun within Mountains and Waters Corporation; such a young individual had reached his current status.

    He must either be incredibly cunning or have a profound background. Either way, he was a big shot Lu Guan couldn''t afford to provoke!

    Heposed himself before answering the call, trying to keep his tone neutral as he inquired, "President Song, what can I do for you?"

    "Is Shangguan Fu an in-house artist at thepany?"

    "Shangguan Fu?"

    Lu Guan racked his brains for a while before he recalled this minor third-tier artist.

    With confusion, he asked, "She''s with ourpany, have you taken an interest in her?"

    "Don''t ask more than you should, just send me her information."

    After saying this, Song Yun hung up the phone.

    Lu Guan furrowed his brows on the other end. Song Yun was a big shot of a multinational conglomerate, holding countless resources in his hands. If such a person wanted a woman, probably even Hollywood''s leading actresses would line up to serve him, so why was he paying attention to such a minor figure?

    With puzzlement, he pulled up all the information on Shangguan Fu from thepany''s internal tform and sent it to Song Yun''s email.

    Meanwhile, in the hotpot restaurant.

    The three injured bodyguards had been assisted outside by the manager, waiting for the ambnce to arrive. He, too, harbored thoughts of escape, considering that the man and woman did not seem like ordinary people¡ªif truly provoked, his little shrimp of a self wouldn''t be enough to fill their gaps between their teeth.

    Only Shangguan Fu was left at the scene. She stood there, her head bowed, pupils brimming with panic.

    It''s over, it''s all over. It looks like that guy really knows the senior executives of herpany! Could she be fired for this?

    At the thought, Shangguan Fu agonized over why she had to provoke the other party. Her current status might only be a third-tier artist, but with thepany''s push, she had be one of the four new "little flowers" of her generation, and given time she was sure to be a top-tier headliner. But now, she had snuffed out that wonderful future with her own hands.

    Song Yun''s phone pinged with a notification. He opened his email and took a look, noting that this woman''s annual sry was quite high, 30 million a year without including the shares from dramas and advertisements. He roughly estimated that Shangguan Fu made at least 60 million a year!

    Song Yun shook his head and took out his phone to call Lu Guan back, "This Shangguan Fu has a seven-year contract with Tianyu, right? Let this youngdy take a break for these seven years."

    Upon hearing this, Lu Guan on the other end of the line realized what Mr. Song meant by "take a break." It was actually being put on ice. So, Shangguan Fu had offended Mr. Song!

    Right at that moment, Director Ma pushed the door open. Seeing Lu Guan on the phone, he didn''t interrupt but ced a selection of cast for thetest film on Lu Guan''s desk.

    Lu Guan casually flipped through it and saw Shangguan Fu''s name as the second female lead.

    "Mr. Song, Shangguan Fu is the second female lead in thetest film ourpany is shooting... Perhaps she should contribute onest time to thepany, and then..."

    Song Yun let out a coldugh upon hearing this.

    Lu Guan waited for Song Yun''s response, but the other party was silent.

    He understood; Mr. Song wasn''t seeking his opinion, he was issuing amand.

    Lu Guan hastily said, "I''ll do as you wish, Mr. Song. I''ll immediately halt all of Shangguan Fu''smercial activities!"

    "Remember, there are many CEOs in this world. Tianyu can operate without you, I believe."

    The unemotional words from Song Yun sent a chill down Lu Guan''s back. That''s right, he was just a worker. Why go against the big shot? He was truly a fool!

    He quickly made his stance clear to Song Yun, fearing offending this major shareholder he had never even met!

 Chapter 97: Chapter 97: The Cold Reality!

    After hanging up the phone, Lu Guan grabbed a cup and poured himself several sses of cold water before he managed to suppress the restlessness in his heart.

    Just speaking with President Song on the phone made him feel tremendous pressure; this young man definitely possessed a level of cunning that belied his age!

    Looking at Director Ma, who was still sitting on the sofa and hadn''t left, Lu Guan wiped his face with a wet cloth and asked wearily, "Is the crew''s work all prepared?"

    "Yes!" Director Ma''s expression was somewhat odd at the moment. He was Lu Guan''s college ssmate, and having been ssmates for several years, he naturally knew what Lu Guan was capable of.

    Recalling Lu Guan''s challenging journey to secure the position of President at Tianyu Company, such a person would hardly loseposure over a mere phone call!

    "President Lu, what happened?"

    Lu Guan rubbed his temples, feeling somewhat of a headache, sighed and said, "You know about ourpany being acquired by Mountains and Waters Corporation, right?"

    "I''m aware of it, Mountains and Waters Corporation is an international conglomerate! The shareholders are all big shots who wield considerable power around the world. Was that call from one of the shareholders?" Director Ma was filled with curiosity.

    "Ah, if only that were all! That call was from Mr. Song Yun, the biggest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation. Shangguan Fu really picked the wrong person to offend; she''s managed to get on President Song''s bad side. Now, no one can protect her..."

    "Shangguan Fu?"

    Director Ma''s eyes widened in disbelief. This woman was precisely the secondary female role he had chosen for the cast. To say he chose her was an understatement; they had actually been colluding secretly. The two of them spent over a week vacationing in Sanya together, and it was only after the trip that Director Ma decided on his selection.

    Such a pity for the girl¡ªthough sly and crafty, one couldn''t deny her formidable skills. After that week in Sanya, he had returned noticeably thinner.

    "You''ll have to go through some trouble for the role of the secondary female lead. Pick someone else," Lu Guan added.

    Having faced the interrogation from Song Yun, Lu Guan clearly seemed drained of energy. The thought of having nearly gambled his future away for someone he didn''t even want infuriated him, causing him to curse Shangguan Fu inwardly.

    The more he thought about it, the angrier he became; he didn''t even care if there were other people in the room. He dialed thepany''s chief agent directly and started the conversation with pure exasperation, leaving the agentpletely befuddled. Upon learning it was because of Shangguan Fu, the agent was too shocked to speak.

    That agent knew all too well how much of a headache that girl Shangguan Fu could be, with all her deceptive green tea bitch antics. If she had really provoked someone, that would be akin to doing them a huge disservice.

    The chief agent swore to the heavens that during the contract period, he absolutely wouldn''t arrange anymercial activity for Shangguan Fu.

    That was when Lu Guan finally relented.

    Momentster in a hot pot restaurant in Magic Capital.

    Shangguan Fu stood still, her initial shock gradually turning into impatience.

    She was so foolish to have been easily bluffed by these two people. It had been over ten minutes; if thepany really wanted to trouble her, they would have called and scolded her by now. And yet, nothing had happened, which was enough to prove that the boy was lying!

    "Is there anything else? If not, I''m leaving!"

    Shangguan Fu dropped the girl-next-door facade, revealing her inherent arrogance.

    Indeed, someone who had been signed by a top entertainmentpany in Hua Country right after college, and had climbed to her current status in just a few years, had a resume that could attest to her excellence in any industry.

    Her harmless green tea act was nothing more than a persona.

    "Wait a little longer. Perhaps the information meant for you will arrive shortly," Song Yun said indifferently.

    Ye Qingqing looked at her husband with admiration. Her husband was so impressive, with awork so vast that even the President of Tianyu Company, Lu Guan, seemed like a little brother in front of him.

    "What are you acting for!"

    Shangguan Fu red at Song Yun, and immediately after, her phone buzzed with a notification.

    She opened thepany''s internal group chat to find that the general manager had announced the suspension of all hermercial activities until the expiration of her contract!

    Shangguan Fu''splexion grew paler and paler, her hand holding the phone trembling slightly, whether from anger or fear was uncertain.

    It was true!

    Everything this guy said was true!

    She had been such a fool! She had thought the other party was just bluffing!!!

    Her future was gone, everything was gone!!!

    Then came Lu Guan''s message: "Our Chairman Mr. Song Yun has suggested that a moral inspection of Tianyu''s artists begins, without a set time limit! Additionally, given Miss Shangguan Fu''sck of professional conduct, her pay will be changed from an annual sry to a monthly base sry of 8000, with all activities to be handled by Shi Wen!"

    The announcement sent shockwaves through Tianyu Company, dumbfounding all the artists who knew all too well how murky the waters of the entertainment industry were; without some skills, survival was impossible. And now a moral inspection was starting! Why?

    Some top-tier artists who learned the inside story from their agents began sharing it with close friends.

    Soon everyone in Tianyu Company knew that it was because Shangguan Fu had offended Chairman Song Yun that he had decided to put thepany''s internal environment in order.

    Shangguan Fu, oh Shangguan Fu, it''s your own downfall that matters, but why drag us into this without looking?

    Now look, 8000 a month. In Forty-nine City, where every inch ofnd is worth its weight in gold, you''ll probably not even be able to pay the property fee. Truly serves you right!

    Shangguan Fu felt a chill throughout her body; she could already imagine the scenes of being mocked when she returned to Forty-nine City. Yes, as a minor artist, she would have been forgotten after her death, yet she had dragged a group to cushion her fall. Those tycoons of the entertainment circle must hate her to death!

    And the handsome man before her was thepany''s chairman!

    No wonder he could casually order around the president.

    She had indeed been foolish, pretending to be the innocent tea for so long that her mind had started to go awry.

    Not to mention filming her, even if the president handed her a room card, she would have gone ahead of time, grateful for the opportunity.

    What to do? What should she do now?

    She was only in her twenties. By the time her contract ended, she would be thirty. There was no chance of making aeback. Was there any way out of this for her now?

    Right, Director Ma!

    Suddenly, she remembered that Director Ma was President Lu Guan''s university ssmate and had always held a high position in thepany. Perhaps through him, she could reach out to Lu Guan, and then through Lu Guan, plead for mercy for herself!

    She stumbled out of the hotpot restaurant and dialed Director Ma''s number on her phone.

    But the call wasn''t answered, and when she tried again, the phone was already switched off.

    Thest straw was gone. It was clear Director Ma didn''t want to damage his impression in front of the new chairman for a woman.

    It seemed no one could save Shangguan Fu. She could only helplessly ept the cold reality, after all, she had "crafted" it all by herself.

    She booked a high-speed train second-ss ticket back to Forty-nine City in a state of despair. After all, thepany wouldn''t pay for her travel expenses any longer. For someone who had arrived in Magic Capital in a business-ss seat, this was undoubtedly a huge mockery.

 Chapter 98: Chapter 98: Come to My Company!

    The director returned to his own office, rubbing his forehead with a hint of a headache.

    Selecting the right actor required the production team to expend a considerable amount of manpower and resources before finally settling on a suitable candidate.

    But now, with shooting about tomence, that stupid woman Shangguan Fu had thoroughly shot herself in the foot, and a whole mess awaited him.

    Seeing the director''s sullen face, his assistant stepped forward to inquire, then pped his hands and said, "Director, don''t we still have a backup option?"

    "You mean?"

    "Xiao Wan!"

    Only then did the director remember the little nobody he had overlooked; in fact, he had intentionally excluded Xiao Wan from consideration.

    After all, a production team isn''t just made up of the director; there are also the set workers, lighting crew, screenwriters, and producers. If these people took a liking to Xiao Wan, he certainly wouldn''t be getting a taste of the pie.

    "Hmm, let''s tentatively go with Xiao Wan. Go contact her," he said.

    After some thought, the director realized the other women were either long-standing veterans of the entertainment industry or simply didn''t fit the role, so he decided he would have a proper talk with Xiao Wan about the script, aiming to snatch up this fresh peach for himself.

    ...

    Meanwhile, Song Yun took Ye Qingqing to Hua Chuang Private Hospital. After visiting Aunt Yuan, they arrived at the great-aunt''s ward.

    At present, the great-aunt wasfortably hospitalized, with the uncle and his cousin, Song Jisheng, taking turns to keep watch.

    It wasn''t that the nursing care in Hua Chuang Private Hospital was inadequate, but the great-aunt needed a family member by her side to chat with.

    Upon entering the ward, the great-aunt''s eyes lit up when she saw Ye Qingqing.

    This girl was beautiful and had an exceptional demeanor, which reminded the great-aunt of a well-bred youngdy from a reputable family she had met a long time ago, someone whose every word seemed different from ordinary people.

    That gentle and graceful air even had the great-aunt, a woman herself, utterly immersed.

    Clearly, the impression Ye Qingqing left on the great-aunt far surpassed that of the noble youngdy.

    Lying in the hospital bed, the great-aunt chatted with Ye Qingqing about family and trivial matters, holding her hand.

    Song Yun, together with Uncle Song and Song Jisheng, were puffing away in the smoking room outside the ward.

    "Brother, are you off work today?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s curious question, Song Jisheng replied with a wry smile, "I was let go. Thepany''s boss figured that with someone in the family hospitalized, I wouldn''t be able to focus on my work, so they urged me to leave."

    "That''s probably for the best. Now you can spend time with mom. You don''t know how much she missed you while you were at work," said Uncle Song, taking a drag on his cigarette to hide the bitterness in his eyes.

    He knew that his son had worked in thatpany for over five years; to say they had no emotional connection would be a lie. It was just that thatpany''s way of doing things was too harsh, paying severance just to dissolve the contract with Song Jisheng.

    "Bro, why don''t youe and help me?" Song Yun pondered for a moment before slowly speaking. He knew his cousin''s capabilities in business were solid, and his learning ability was exceptional. Having a family member to watch over the internal operations of thepany would give him peace of mind.

    "I don''t think so. cing your own people in thepany could lead to gossip," said Song Jisheng.

    Song Jisheng keenly understood how disgusting the idle chatter within thepany cliques could be. If his presence were to tarnish Song Yun''s reputation, he would refuse the offer regardless.

    "Don''t worry, I''m thergest shareholder of thepany. Installing you into the group wouldn''t be a problem, not to mention recing a CEO is a minor issue," Song Yun said with a smile. "However, I can only offer you a ground-level job in Mountains and Waters Corporation; whether you can climb up depends on you."

    "Mountains and Waters Corporation?!"

    Song Jisheng gasped. To say he wasn''t tempted would be a lie. Who didn''t know the renown of Mountains and Waters Corporation? Joining thispany wasn''t about the sry but theworking opportunities. Perhaps the person you were connected with for a project could be an international financial tycoon. In thispany, the knowledge gained is much more valuable than the money earned.

    "Okay! When do I start work?"

    Seeing Song Jisheng''s spirited expression, Song Yun said with a smile, "Anytime. Just go to the Magic Capital branch and tell the front desk that I sent you to start working."

    Song Jisheng nodded emphatically. Uncle Song watched the two younger members of the family with satisfaction. After all, the bond of blood was strong. If his own son indeed had the ability, he could also lend a hand to his brother.

    The three of them chatted and finished their cigarettes before returning to the hospital room.

    It was clear that Auntie greatly approved of Ye Qingqing. She took Ye Qingqing''s hand and began to share some of Song Yun''s embarrassing childhood moments.

    Ye Qingqing covered her mouth, giggling as she looked at the man she adored.

    The couple sat for a while longer before heading back to the Hua Shou Vi.

    Forty-nine City.

    Xiao Wan sat on the sofa at home, eating the fruit that her mother had washed. She had already offended that director Ma and had thrown her chances in the entertainment industry down the drain, so she had sent out many resumes, nning to look for a job.

    Just then, the phone rang¡ªit was Director Ma''s assistant.

    "Xiao Wan, are you free right now?"

    "Sorry, I don''t think I''m suited for this job, so please stop bothering me."

    Hearing Xiao Wan''s words, the other person was clearly taken aback.

    "No, no, no, Ie to you with sincerity!"

    The assistant, sensing the indifference in Xiao Wan''s tone, quickly spoke, "Director Ma has tentatively chosen you for the role of the second female lead in his new film!"

    Xiao Wan didn''t know what trick the other person was ying, but she wasn''t like other young girls who could be sweet-talked into obedience.

    "Assistant Yang, you should know what Director Ma has done to me, right? Do you think I can still believe your words?"

    "This..." Assistant Yang felt awkward. He had seen too many actresses in thepany knock on the director''s door just to get a role; he never expected to meet someone so upromising today.

    "Don''t worry, I swear to you that we''re discussing genuine work!" Assistant Yang said, "How about we meet somewhere tomorrow? You choose the ce. I''lle with Director Ma on time. What do you say?"

    Upon hearing this, Xiao Wan hesitated for a moment. Truth be told, she still had a passion for acting. What if Director Ma really had a change of heart?

    So she picked a public ce. She didn''t believe that Director Ma would dare to behave improperly in front of a crowd!

    Early the next morning, Xiao Wan got ready and, with her bag slung over her shoulder, arrived at the caf¨¦ they''d agreed upon.

    As soon as she pushed the door and entered, she noticed that Director Ma and Assistant Yang were already there.

    Assistant Yang waved at Xiao Wan, who sat across from them, still on guard.

    "Xiao Wan, I believe there has been some misunderstanding between us, and I want to exin..."

    Director Ma hadn''t finished speaking before he was coldly interrupted by Xiao Wan, "Director Ma, please get to the point!"

    Director Ma wasn''t annoyed. He had Assistant Yang bring out a script and began to go into detail with Xiao Wan.

    As Xiao Wan listened, her interest grew. The role was excellently defined, a rare positive female secondary character, and some of the experiences of this character bore simrities to her own.

    She visualized the scenes in her mind and found she could perform the entire y smoothly!

 Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Do You Want to be Famous?

    An hourter, Director Ma picked up his coffee and took a gentle sip, moistening his throat before speaking, "How do you feel?"

    "This script is fantastic!"

    Xiao Wan appeared somewhat excited. She smiled and said, "I thought the original novel was already very good, but I never imagined that the adaptation could be so brilliant!"

    "Heh, to be honest, this role actually wasn''t supposed to be yours," Director Ma said leisurely. "It''s just that for certain reasons, I feel you''re more suited for this role, and I overcame all objections to cast you. Do you understand how much I''ve sacrificed?"

    Xiao Wan fell silent upon hearing this. After a moment, she said earnestly, "Since Director Ma trusts me so much, I will definitely y the part well and not let you down!"

    Xiao Wan was not oblivious to the implications in Director Ma''s words, but she''d already made up her mind not to stoop to the level of those who traded their bodies for roles!

    Director Ma scoffed and gave Xiao Wan a once-over, admiringly thinking that this girl was full of vitality, something unmatched by the women who had been in the entertainment industry for many years. It was almost irresistible not to have a taste of such a woman!

    "Xiao Wan, I''ve been in the industry for many years and have made numerous female actresses famous," Director Ma said, hiding the desire in his eyes. "You could be the next one. But why should I push you specifically?"

    With that, Director Ma gestured for Assistant Yang to leave first. He then sat up straight on the sofa and said seriously, "Whether this role is yours depends entirely on your thoughts!"

    Director Ma thought he had made himself perfectly clear. Surely Xiao Wan would understand his meaning, right?

    After all, Xiao Wan was only a step away from fame¡ªif she was willing to take that step, her future sess would be undeniable.

    Watching Xiao Wan''s silence, Director Ma added fuel to the fire, "Xiao Wan, we are all adults here. You also must understand that in the strict entertainment industry, nothinges without effort. Any gift given has its price set in the middle of the market."

    "Actually, to me, anyone could y the second female lead; I''m not a director who is picky about actors. If you want the role, you have to be willing to give something up!"

    Having said that, Director Ma waited for Xiao Wan''s reply.

    Xiao Wan still didn''t speak. Director Ma grew impatient. He took a room card out of his jacket pocket and slid it across to Xiao Wan, saying, "You''re a smart girl; you must know what this means. I''ll be waiting for you!"

    As Director Ma stood up to leave, Xiao Wan finally spoke, "Wait."

    A surge of ecstasy ran through Director Ma. Sess!!!

    He had finally tamed this little wild horse!!!

    Yes, which girl in the world could resist the temptation of fame?

    And he happened to provide the necessary channel!

    "Xiao Wan, you...."

    But what followed was Xiao Wan cing the room card over the coffee cup and then letting it go with her fingers.

    "Plop!"

    The room card fell into the coffee.

    "Sorry, but I''m just stubborn. I don''t care for handouts!" Xiao Wan said indifferently.

    She had thought Director Ma genuinely came to discuss the script, but now it was clear that he hadn''t put away his dirty thoughts.

    Director Ma was enraged by Xiao Wan''s actions, his eyes bulging with fury.

    Since his career took off, he had never been insulted like this!

    Did she think he was a Buddha made of y that could forgive her over and over again?!

    He watched Xiao Wan sling her backpack and walk away, and through gritted teeth, he shouted at her retreating figure, "Xiao Wan! Since you''re so unappreciative, then don''t even think about making it in this industry anymore! To tell you the truth, the actress initially cast for the second female lead was blocked by thepany for offending someone she shouldn''t have.

    I see you''re not far from walking the same path!"

    Xiao Wan didn''t stop in her tracks at his words, on the contrary, she felt a sense of relief throughout her body and her footsteps were exceptionally light.

    Even if she could never participate in the beloved performing arts again, adhering to her principles was more important than anything!

    "Bitch! Bitch! Bitch!"

    Director Ma, furious, raised his coffee cup and smashed it on the ground. The waiter, upon seeing this, wanted toe over and stop him, but was intercepted by Assistant Yang with a stack of money.

    Assistant Yang carefully stood next to Director Ma and asked, "Xiao Wan..."

    "Don''t fucking mention that bitch to me again!" Director Ma''s eyes were bloodshot as he said viciously, "She thinks she can do whatever she wants just because she''s got some looks? I''ll make her understand the consequences of not taking me seriously!"

    "You, contact the people from all the entertainmentpanies right now, tell them that Xiao Wan has a bad character and to be cautious about using her!"

    Assistant Yang was also seeing Director Ma this enraged for the first time. He couldn''t help but feel a silent pity for Xiao Wan. Knowing Director Ma''s influence, this was essentially a ban across the entirework.

    On the other side.

    After leaving the caf¨¦, Xiao Wan''s heart was filled with unspeakable bitterness.

    The dream of being an actor was one she had nurtured since she was a child, and giving it up now felt incredibly hollow.

    "Xiao Wan! Are you really going to give up on your dream? Without Director Ma, there are other crews, even if you have to start as an extra, there''s still hope!"

    Xiao Wan bolstered herself in the depths of her heart. Right, why should the whole industry be deemed filthy just because of one bad element within? She believed that with her unrelenting effort, there surely would be a director who would recognize her exquisite acting skills!

    She hurried back home and, taking advantage of the early daylight, copied her resume over twenty times and then cycled through various crews.

    At the first audition, the stagehand was very polite and told her to go home and wait for notification.

    At the second audition, the assistant director arrogantly threw her resume into the trash can.

    At the third audition, the screenwriter, citing that Xiao Wan did not fit the character in the script, promptly kicked her out.

    At the fourth audition, the director didn''t even look at her, but merely pointed towards the door, asking Xiao Wan to leave.

    The fifth, the sixth, the seventh...

    After thirteen auditions in a row, Xiao Wan finally understood what Director Ma''s ''consequences'' were.

    Her acting career had been cut off; these crews would not offend a renowned director at Tianyu Company just for a nobody like her.

    It seemed she really had to wake up!

    ...

    At Tianyu Company, in the CEO''s office.

    Lu Guan listened to Director Ma''s work report with a bit of a headache.

    ording to Director Ma, casting would take more than ten days.

    But what''s most precious in a film crew?

    Time!

    Once production starts, every minute and every second costs money! A waste of more than ten days could easily mean a loss of hundreds of thousands!

    "Old Ma, I''ve read the script, and there shouldn''t be such difficulty in finding a female supporting role, right?"

    Hearing Lu Guan''s words, Director Ma said earnestly, "President Lu, this film has an investment of a hundred and sixty million. If we choose third- or fourth-tier small stars, it won''t boost the impact at all. But if we go for those second-tier actors, they fear messing up the role and damaging their own reputation, which makes it difficult for me..."

 Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Kill Someone with a Borrowed Knife!

    Old fox!

    Lu Guan cursed Ma Dongyang several times in his heart. In fact, when Ma Dongyang first entered the industry, he was still a fairly honest director, but he couldn''t withstand the bombardment of top actresses and quickly fell into their tender trap.

    It was also due to Ma Dongyang''s pattern of making films that were critically panned but scored big at the box office that made Lu Guan have mixed feelings about his old ssmate, both fond and resentful.

    "Give you a week to choose a suitable actor for the character, otherwise if Mountains and Waters Corporation''s newly acquiredpany loses money right off the bat, will you take the me or will I when President Song points fingers?!"

    Lu Guan mmed the documents he was holding onto the table.

    Ma Dongyang jumped in fright, thought for a moment, and then said, "How about inviting President Song to join our film''s casting?"

    "Do you think a big shot like President Song has time to deal with these trivial matters?!"

    Lu Guan wished he could point at Ma Dongyang''s forehead and curse some sense into the damned fool. It didn''t matter to him if he wanted to ruin his own future, but I''ve already been warned once by President Song about my CEO position, and now he''s making it look like I''m ipetent, isn''t this harming me?

    "If this doesn''t work and that doesn''t work, then, Director Lu, what do you propose we do!"

    Oh! This damned fool actually dares to lose his temper!

    Lu Guan roared furiously, "If I knew what to do, why would I need you! If you don''t want to take on this film, then you might as well switch projects now!"

    Hearing this, Ma Dongyang''s me of hope was doused with a bucket of cold water.

    He knew all too well how much thepany had invested in this film, and moreover, a film adapted from a well-known IP would surely have high attendance and critical acim. As a director always ready to fight his way back, he couldn''t miss out on this opportunity!

    "Director Lu, what do you think about this n? I''ll prepare a list of actors for you, and you could casually mention it to President Song while reporting on work. If President Song thinks any of the actors are good, we can just go with them!"

    This rotten idea gave Lu Guan pause, but on second thought, it had very high feasibility.

    He nodded in agreement, and once Ma Dongyang left, Lu Guan tapped his fingers on the table, contemting. After this incident, he definitely had to demote this Ma surname. Continuing in this manner, the reputation of Sky Entertainment would be ruined.

    After leaving, Ma Dongyang included several women he had vacationed with on the list.

    When Lu Guan saw the list, he almost flipped the table. Damn it, Ma Dongyang was courting death!!!

    Out of ten names on the list, seven were bedmates. Even if he was nting his people, he couldn''t be this tant about it!

    If that''s the case, then don''t me me for reporting you to President Song when the timees!

    After crafting his words, Lu Guan cleared his throat and made a call to Song Yun.

    At that time, Song Yun was sitting at home, sweetly watching a movie with Ye Qingqing, when a phone call came in, shattering the lovely atmosphere.

    Song Yun frowned slightly as he nced at the caller ID, thinking if this CEO of Sky Entertainment didn''t have something important, just wait and see how I''ll deal with youter!

    "President Song, hello, I hope I''m not disturbing you?"

    Lu Guan''s choice of words and tone were very sincere.

    Song Yun hummed nomittally without continuing.

    "It''s like this, Sky Entertainment is preparing a new film with a substantial investment. Shangguan Fu was originally cast as the second female lead, but due to misconduct, she has been dropped by thepany, and we''re having trouble finding a new actress in such short notice. Ma Dongyang has drafted a list, and I''d like to run it by you first."

    This statement was skillfully constructed, not only keeping himselfpletely out of the incident but also surreptitiously setting up Ma Dongyang. As soon as Song Yun realized that the list of candidates was padded, the first fire would surely be lit under that damned fool''s ass!

    "Send it to my email."

    "Okay, Director Song, I won''t bother you anymore, goodbye!"

    After hanging up the phone, Lu Guan revealed a smile full of profound meaning and quickly sent Director Ma''s list to Song Yun''s email.

    "Who was it?" Ye Qingqing asked curiously.

    "Lu Guan," Song Yun said as he opened his email, "Mountains and Waters Corporation acquired Sky Entertainment, right? One of their films is in trouble because of Shangguan Fu''s absence. Lu Guan wants me to help screen the new actors."

    "Let me have a look!"

    This novel had been adapted into a film, and for an original novel fan like Ye Qingqing, of course, she hoped that the adaptation would match the character setting.

    When she saw the ten names on the list, her brows couldn''t help but furrow.

    "Is this what they call a rigorous selection?" Ye Qingqing said disdainfully, "Among these, there are eight people who have been involved in scandals, hotel scandals nheless, and the male lead in seven of those scandals is that Director Ma!"

    Song Yun''s eyes narrowed when he heard this; the waters here were not shallow.

    "Send the list back, tell them to choose again!" Ye Qingqing said to Song Yun in a coquettish tone, "Honey, this novel is so good, if they ruin the adaptation, not only will they lose money, but they will also break the heart of your most beloved woman~"

    "Send it back, send it back!"

    Song Yun admitted he was quite helpless; he simply couldn''t resist his wife''s beauty trick, but wasn''t that the normal reaction of a man!!!

    "By the way, honey, when we went to see great-aunt, she told me, doesn''t our cousin, the daughter of our eldest aunt, have a degree from Central Academy of Drama? Why not let our cousin give it a try?"

    Ye Qingqing''s words reminded Song Yun, that''s right! How did he forget about Xiao Wan? Why not keep the benefits within the family? If Xiao Wan really had acting skills, he wouldn''t mind giving her a hand at all.

    So Song Yun quickly called Lu Guan, saying that he had tentatively settled on a candidate, and would make the final decisionter.

    Lu Guan was overjoyed when he heard this; finally, he didn''t have to take the me!

    Song Yun then called his aunt to exin the situation. After hearing it, his aunt said with relief, "You little guy have finally made something of yourself, turning into such a big shot. Just wait, let me discuss it with your cousin when she gets back. I''ll get back to you in half an hour."

    After hanging up, the aunt made several calls to Xiao Wan before her daughter finally answered.

    "Mom, I''m on set, what''s up?"

    Xiao Wan asked in a low voice.

    "Come back quickly, your Brother Song Yun has arranged for you to be the second female lead in a film!"

    Hearing this news, Xiao Wan was so excited she almost fainted.

    After facing rejection all day, she was close to giving up, but unexpectedly, after her brother Song Yun made it big, he also had such deep connections in the entertainment industry!

    She dared not hope for anything like the main or second female lead, even if Brother Song Yun ended up saying it was just an extra role, she would be willing.

    Xiao Wan quickly took a taxi home, her heart filled with nervousness as she made a video call to Song Yun.

    The call was answered, and the face of a beautiful woman appeared on the screen; if Xiao Wan hadn''t confirmed repeatedly that she hadn''t dialed the wrong number, she might have thought her cousin''s phone was lost.

    "Hello there, I''m Song Yun''s wife, you must be cousin Xiao Wan~" Ye Qingqing said with a beaming smile, loving everything associated with Song Yun''s family, especially since after getting the rundown from the great-aunt, she knew that the Song Family wasn''t one to do such petty things, devoid of any such nonsense.

 Chapter 101: Chapter 101: A Pleasant Family Atmosphere!

    "Are you my cousin-inw?"

    Xiao Wan asked tentatively, because Ye Qingqing''s beauty was truly stunning. Even as a woman, the moment she saw Ye Qingqing, she felt her breath catch.

    "Yes, yes~ My name is Ye Qingqing, you can call me Qing Qing sister~"

    Ye Qingqing said with a smile, "I heard from Aunt that you graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, and there is a vacancy for a lead supporting actress in a movie. Your brother was nning to test your acting skills, but after I met you, I decided it should be you. Your appearance alone is a perfect fit!"

    "No, no... Sister, you are the beautiful one..."

    Just at that moment, Song Yun came over with a tray of washed fruit, took the phone from Ye Qingqing, and asked with a smile, "How have you been recently?"

    "So-so..." Xiao Wan answered somewhat bitterly, not daring to say more for fear that tears would uncontrobly start to flow.

    Seeing the mist in his cousin''s eyes, Song Yun frowned and asked, "Who''s been bullying you?"

    "It''s nothing, nothing. Brother, thank you. If it wasn''t for this call, I might have been nning to change jobs."

    Hearing this, Song Yun grew even more worried. When they were kids, the younger generation all lived in their grandparents'' house. He knew their temperaments very well. Xiao Wan had been determined to be a good actor since she was little and had always been working towards this. Why was she now considering quitting?

    But everyone has their own experiences, and if Xiao Wan didn''t talk about hers, Song Yun, as her brother, wouldn''t pry into her wounds.

    "The role of the lead supporting actress is yours. Tomorrow, your sister-inw and I will go to Forty-nine City to introduce you to a few directors."

    Song Yun''s words drifted into Xiao Wan''s ears, making her suddenly widen her eyes. Was her brother going to rewrite her fate?

    "Xiao Wan, tomorrow I will book our ne tickets ande over. Don''t worry, with us here, you won''t suffer any injustice!"

    Ye Qingqing also said encouragingly on the side. No matter what, Xiao Wan was her little sister-inw. Regardless of the grievances she suffered, she, as the sister-inw, must help her gain back her ground!

    Unable to hold back her tears any longer, Xiao Wan covered her mouth and nodded while sobbing.

    Early the next morning, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing boarded the ne to Forty-nine City.

    At eleven in the morning, the nended in Forty-nine City. As soon as they left the airport, they saw Xiao Wan waving at them.

    Song Yun looked at the girl who had once been a little child and had now grown into a beautiful young woman, feeling very emotional.

    Ye Qingqing affectionately took Xiao Wan''s hand, and the sisters-inw started to chat in whispers.

    Song Yun strained his ears to listen, and it was all Ye Qingqing asking about Song Yun''s past romances. Song Yun secretly hoped that his cousin wouldn''t set him up!

    The three of them hailed a cab from the airport and made their way to their aunt''s house.

    As soon as they entered the door, they saw their uncle and aunt busy in the kitchen, a warm scene that Song Yun had not encountered in a long time.

    Seeing Song Yun, his aunt eximed in surprise, wiped her hands on her apron, and carefully looked him over, grabbing his arms.

    "You must not have been eating properly; you''ve lost weight."

    Perhaps in the eyes of elders, their children are never as healthy as when they are by their sides. This is also the bond of blood that links families in Hua Country ¨C if you''re not rted to me, why should I care about your weight?

    "Aunt, I''m doing quite well now, but it''s your wrinkles that have been increasing these past few years," Song Yun said with a touch of heartache.

    Song Juan gave Song Yun a displeased look, chiding him in her mind. Since when was it okay to greet a woman by talking about her aging first thing?!

    Song Juan nced past Song Yun and indeed, the girl beside her daughter was exceptionally beautiful, even making the popr stars on television pale inparison.

    Is this the new niece-inw?

    Truly, the Song Family ancestors must be letting out puffs of auspicious smoke from their graves, to have such a nation''s beauty enter the family. She decided that she must burn some incense for the ancestors tonight, praying for the family''s safety!

    "Please sit, please sit, the meal will be ready soon!"

    Song Juan warmly weed the guests, then asked her husband toe out and chat with them.

    The great uncle was named Xiao Qiang. He was now semi-retired from the Musicians Association, but one could still faintly discern his youthful appearance on his wrinkled face.

    He was a big handsome guy!

    "Come sit, Song Yun!" Xiao Qiang patted Song Yun''s shoulder andughed, "I heard from my brother-inw that you''ve made it big recently. How''s the business going?"

    "It''s going okay. I''m involved in every kind of business."

    Song Yun had a good impression of this great uncle for two reasons: firstly, the man was incredibly handsome when he was young, nting a seed in Song Yun''s young heart to be handsome in the future; secondly, the great uncle was very open-minded,cking the superiority that other elders had, able to get along with the younger generation.

    "Hahaha, when you were a kid, I always said you''d be sessful when you grew up. Now, it hase true!"

    "You just say that to every kid you meet. How is Song Yun''s sess now rted to you at all?"

    Song Juan popped her head out from the kitchen and jibed.

    The great uncle gave an embarrassedugh, then stood up and carefully pulled out a bottle of vintage wine from the cab. Once the lid was off, a potent aroma instantly filled the room.

    Fluttering his eyebrows at Song Yun, the great uncle chuckled, "You''re in for a treat today. This bottle was acquired by one of my apprentices, and it''s been stored for over thirty years. I absolutely wouldn''t offer this to just any visitor!"

    "You already have three highs and you still want to drink? I''m warning you, only one ss at noon!"

    Song Juan struck again.

    Hearing this, the great uncle reluctantly shook his head, wishing he could reseal the bottle with beeswax.

    Ye Qingqing admired such a family atmosphere from the couch. After all, when she was very young, her father would often unconsciously forget many things he had promised her due to his business, so the warmth of family was very important to her.

    "Sister-inw, my dad''s just an old drunkard. However, my mom usually keeps him in check and he doesn''t dare to get carried away. Just watch, this noon my dad will surely wheedle his way to two sses!"

    Xiao Wan whispered to Ye Qingqing with augh.

    "I really envy how free and easygoing everyone in your family is. That''s wonderful."

    Ye Qingqing''s remarks reached Xiao Qiang''s ears. Clearing his throat, he settled back into the sofa and said, "Qing Qing, we''ve troubled you. To marry into the Song Family without even a wedding ceremony, I''ll definitely scold Song Yun, that rascal, properlyter on!"

    "Great uncle, as long as Song Yun and I love each other, that''s enough. As for an external matter like a wedding ceremony, it doesn''t matter whether we have one or not."

    Ye Qingqing''s wordsforted Xiao Qiang deeply. He could tell that this young girl truly loved Song Yun, and that was enough.

    "Time to serve the food!"

    The words from the kitchen came as amand, and Xiao Qiang immediately transformed into ackey, scurrying to bring out the dishes.

    Sitting around the round dinner table, the great uncle Xiao Qiang poured the good wine and raised his ss, saying, "I thought I wouldn''t see you, Song Yun, until the New Year, but you took Xiao Wan''s matter so seriously. As an elder, seeing you all united and loving is enough for me. No need for more words, they are all in this drink!"

    After speaking, Xiao Qiang tipped his head back and downed half a ss.

 Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Young and Promising Director Song!

    After they had eaten, Song Yun made a call to Lu Guan in front of Xiao Wan, arranging to have dinner together that evening.

    Only then did Lu Guan realize that the big boss had already arrived in Forty-nine City. He dared not rx and made a phone call to Director Ma, who was on the film set.

    "President Song has arrived in Forty-nine City. We''ll all have dinner together tonight."

    "Has President Song decided on the candidate?" Director Ma was looking forward to it, thinking that Song Yun, an outsider, definitely wouldn''t understand all the intricacies. As long as the other party chose someone from the list, he would be able to connect with the female artist. Wouldn''t that make tonight fantastic?

    "President Song said it''s tentative."

    "What? But I''ve contacted the artists on the list, and they''ve all cleared their schedules to wait."

    Lu Guanughed to himself and said indifferently, "If you have anyints, take them up with President Song directly."

    Upon hearing this, Director Ma felt deted. He didn''t dare provoke someone as formidable as Song Yun. In the entertainment industry, money is king. For someone who could fully acquire a bigpany like Tianyu Company, dealing with a director would be a piece of cake.

    "Alright, then I''ll ask them to wait a little longer."

    "Make sure you don''t mess up at dinner tonight, you understand?"

    "Absolutely!"

    Director Ma thought to himself that if he dined at the same table as President Song that evening, he must show off all his skills to tter President Song wholeheartedly. His future at Tianyu Company and even in the entire circle would be soaring!

    ...

    In the afternoon, Ye Qingqing went with Xiao Wan to buy a dress. When Xiao Wan saw the price tag of over a hundred thousand on the dress, she hurriedly tried to decline it.

    But Ye Qingqing, as her sister-inw and meeting her little sister-inw for the first time, definitely couldn''t be stingy. Besides, as the chairwoman of Mo Jing Group, she certainly wasn''t short of money.

    After buying the dress, as the two women walked the streets, Ye Qingqing also bought several sets of matching jewelry, as well as expensive cosmetics and skincare products.

    Song Yun, carrying big and small bags, followed behind them. He didn''t understand why the two seemingly delicate girls didn''t get tired at all from walking around shopping. He, a man enhanced by the system, was already panting, while Ye Qingqing was still dragging Xiao Wan to visit two more shops before going back.

    Finally, the shopping was done, and the trunk was so full of gift boxes that it could hardly fit them all, so half ended up piled on the back seat of the car.

    When the women returned home, they began to do their makeup and change clothes, while Song Yun chatted with his uncle in the living room.

    After more than an hour, Ye Qingqing, quite generous, led a somewhat shy Xiao Wan out.

    This was Xiao Wan''s first time wearing a formal dress, and she clearly felt a bit ufortable.

    Upon seeing his daughter''s stunning appearance, her father''s eyes lit up as he said, "My daughter grows more beautiful each day!"

    "It''s gettingte, let''s go to our appointment."

    Naturally, Song Yun couldn''t just take a taxi there; he had contacted his father-inw in the afternoon to arrange a business car from the Ye family''spany branch, which was now waiting downstairs.

    Meanwhile, at the entrance of the designated hotel.

    Director Ma was already waiting there early. He had changed into an expensive suit, slicked his hair back, and no longer looked greasy but rather had an air of a literary man about him.

    As for Lu Guan, he was dressed in casual attire, looking like he was going to meet an old friend.

    This was the difference in status. Director Ma might try his best to fight for a chance to stand out, while Lu Guan aimed to leave as harmless an impression on Song Yun as possible.

    Soon, a Rolls-Royce pulled up at the hotel entrance.

    A driver got out and opened the rear car door. Song Yun stepped out first.

    Lu Guan had seen Song Yun''s photo in the internalwork of Mountains and Waters Corporation and immediately recognized him.

    He gave Director Ma a look, who obediently took over the driver''s position, his hand resting on top of the car door to prevent those following from bumping their heads.

    Ye Qingqing was the second toe out. Upon seeing her, Director Ma''s face turned red; he didn''t know what was happening, but the presence of Chairman Song''s femalepanion inevitably brought to mind the feeling of a first love.

    He dared not look more and quickly lowered his head.

    This meant that, when Xiao Wan emerged, he was still cautiously looking at the tips of his shoes, afraid to incur the displeasure of the important figures.

    However, Xiao Wan recognized the man at a nce.

    Why was Director Ma here?

    Could it be that the secondary female role Brother Song Yun referred to was from the movie Director Ma had previously mentioned?

    At this moment, her heart was in turmoil, filled with panic, doubt, and surprise, but she quickly suppressed all negative emotions.

    Because she saw Tianyu Company''s President Lu Guan groveling before her brother, it was apparent he was trying to curry favor.

    She wanted nothing more than to y a role and not to cause trouble, so she silently followed her sister-inw.

    "Chairman Song, such youthful achievement! Under your leadership, Tianyu Company will surely be even more splendid," heplimented.

    After ttering him, Lu Guan led the way, and Director Ma, who was of lower status,gged behind, not yet in a position to introduce himself to Song Yun.

    Lu Guan ushered the trio of Song Yun into the private room and then stopped Director Ma at the door, whispering, "It seems Chairman Song does not intend to use anyone from your list. I know one of the two femalepanions he brought; the most beautiful one is the Ye family of Magic Capital''s only daughter. The other might very well be the secondary female lead!"

    "Any requests the youngdy has regarding the script, whether reasonable or not, you must agree to them!"

    Upon hearing these words, Director Ma swallowed hard. The Ye family of Magic Capital?

    It seemed that Chairman Song''s identity was quite mysterious! He had heard that the Ye family''s only daughter was a famously formidable businesswoman, but now she was quietly apanying Chairman Song. Did that not suggest Chairman Song was even more...

    Pondering this, Director Ma quickly nodded in agreement, "Don''t just speak of revising the script; even if we have to change the entire script, I have no objections!"

    Lu Guan patted Director Ma on the shoulder with satisfaction and said, "The professional aspect is up to youter on."

    Song Yun, Ye Qingqing, and Xiao Wan were sitting inside the private room.

    This private room was the most expensive one in the five-star hotel, and Lu Guan dared not rx at all with a major bossing for an inspection.

    Just ordering food cost more than half a million, not to mention additional drinks.

    He exited the room with Director Ma, disying a serene smile and said, "Chairman Song, wee to Forty-nine City. Allow me to introduce, this man is the director of that film, Ma Dongyang!"

    "Hello Chairman Song, you can just call me Little Ma," Director Ma said with his head lowered submissively.

    Although Director Ma was in his forties and Song Yun was only in his twenties, the difference in status could not be bridged by age.

    It could be said that Song Yun''s mere act of calling him Little Ma was already giving Ma Dongyang face.

    Song Yun nodded without getting up.

    Seeing this, Lu Guan took a seat with Director Ma.

    He personally poured a ss of wine for Song Yun and then respectfully said, "Chairman Song, it is an honor for Tianyu to have you personally inspect our operations in Forty-nine City. As President of Tianyu, I toast to you. I will finish my drink; you are free to do as you please."

    After finishing his drink, Lu Guan downed it in one gulp, while Song Yun, with an indifferent expression, drank a small half of his ss, also giving face to Lu Guan.

 Chapter 103: Chapter 103 Youre a scourge on the whole group!

    Lu Guan caught a glimpse of Song Yun''s drinking capacity out of the corner of his eye and let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that Director Song had not targeted him because of the Shangguan Fu incident.

    "Director Song, being able to meet you today is also an honor for me. On behalf of all the crew, I salute you!"

    Director Ma also stood up with a full ss of white liquor in hand; he dared not say anything like ''I''ll drink first, and you can follow at your leisure.''

    After drinking, his face flushed with a red hue, since he had not eaten any food and had downed an entire ss of liquor. It was already good that he wasn''t dizzy.

    Song Yun didn''t touch his drink but simply said indifferently, " My wife really likes that original work, I hope Director Ma can perfectly restore it."

    Hearing this, Director Ma excitedly poured himself another full ss of white liquor and pledged, "I vow before you to make a military order! I will absolutely shoot this film well!"

    "Have some dishes, we still have time."

    Director Ma, touched by Song Yun''s concern for him, nearly cried with emotion. My goodness, is this the charisma of a big shot? Caring for a subordinate like this? Love it, love it!

    Only now did he dare raise his head and look directly at Song Yun and his group sitting across from him.

    Earlier outside the hotel, he hadn''t dared to look much, but now it seemed that Director Song was truly handsome! Much more so than those pretty boys popr in the media, and his presence alone made it instantly clear who was the most prestigious person in the private room without him even speaking.

    Song Yun''spanion, being the richest man in Magic Capital''s only daughter, Ye Qingqing, had a delicate and charming face. The gown she wore beautifully outlined her figure, a rare beauty indeed!

    Then he sneakily nced at the girl sitting next to Ye Qingqing. Wasn''t that the second female lead in his film?

    So beautiful... wait, why does she look so familiar?

    Director Ma was a bit shortsighted. He squinted and looked closely, damn it!!!

    Wasn''t this Xiao Wan???

    His originally smiling face became stiff, as he swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva and a trace of panic slowly emerged in the depths of his eyes!

    At that moment, Director Ma felt the alcohol rush to his head suddenly, making the room spin, and he felt as if all his strength was being drained. If it weren''t for that sliver of rationality still left in his heart, he would have likely slid under the table by now.

    What''s happening???

    What the hell is going on???

    Wasn''t Xiao Wan just a small extra?

    How could she possibly climb up the big tree that was Director Song!

    Further considering that he had previously coveted Xiao Wan and had even given her a room card! And after that tried to have her cklisted by variouspanies, wasn''t he just seeking death???

    It''s over!

    It''s over!

    The only word reverberating in Director Ma''s mind now was this one.

    Lu Guan gave Director Ma a sharp look without making a sound. What was this bastard doing, not understanding dining etiquette at all, always staring at Director Song''spanion?

    Could it be because he had drunk too much and was getting lustful?

    This possibility couldn''t be ruled out! Because right now, Director Ma was indeed a LSP, and who knew whether he would do something inappropriate under the influence of beauty!

    Heughed as he talked with Song Yun, but beneath the table, he fiercely stomped on Director Ma''s foot.

    Director Ma suddenly woke up with a start and excitedly stood up, almost overturning the entire table.

    It''s over! Was this bastard about to make an indecent move on Director Song''spanion?

    Lu Guan clenched his fists and roared in a low voice, "Ma Dongyang!!!"

    "Ah? Ah... Ah!"

    Director Ma looked around nkly at everyone at the table, appearing very helpless.

    "Ma Director, have you had too much to drink?" Song Yun said indifferently.

    Lu Guan broke into a cold sweat upon hearing this. The big boss is displeased! Could this implicate me? Damn it! Why did I bring this fool here today!

    "No, no..." Director Ma sat down despondently, his head hung so low he was almost buried in his bowl.

    This act of obvious guilt undoubtedly told everyone that he had something troubling him, and it was something quite bad.

    "I saw Director Ma staring at my sister just now. Do you know her?"

    Song Yun had noticed that Director Ma was acting strange, but he hadn''t paid much attention to it until now.

    But Director Ma''s behavior just now certainly didn''t seem like someone mesmerized by a beauty. There must be a problem!

    Director Ma was now terrified. This wasn''t about climbing up Song Yun''s tree¡ªXiao Wan was already a family member of Song Yun''s!!!

    Dammit!!!

    I''m finished. Am I going to be cklisted by the whole industry!!!

    His thoughts grew more and more panicked, and with the alcohol, his mind was not clear.

    He suddenly stood up and walked over to Song Yun, then "bang!" kneeled down on the ground.

    He pped his own face, crying incoherently, "I''m sorry, Director Song, I''m not a human being, I was wrong, I deserve to die, I''m sorry, so very sorry!!!"

    Song Yun sneered and said, "What is this, Director Ma? We''re not in the wicked old society where people kneel at the drop of a hat, making others think I''m some bad guy!"

    Lu Guan''s face turned pale, unsure of what to do. He had never encountered a situation like today''s and had never dared to imagine that after making a mistake, Director Ma would actually kneel down like this, putting Director Song in the hot seat¡ªmore like putting his own CEO position on the line!

    Could it be that Ma Dongyang knows about my n to deal with him behind his back, and he''s trying to swap one for one in desperation?

    Damn!

    This bastard is too damn scheming!

    "Director Song, perhaps it''s because Director Ma drank too much and lost hisposure..." Lu Guan said with a forced, awkward smile.

    Song Yun scoffed and said, "That doesn''t seem right, Director Ma, have you done something to wrong me?"

    At this point, Director Ma was still pping his own face, mumbling words of apology that made little sense.

    Seeing that Director Ma hadpletely lost it, Song Yun frowned and turned to Xiao Wan to ask, "Do you know this director?"

    Xiao Wan nodded with a bitter expression, then revealed to Song Yun all that Director Ma had done earlier, withholding nothing.

    "Bang!"

    Ye Qingqing''s delicate fingers mmed down on the table, her expression icy as she said, "I knew my sister must have been wronged, so it originated here!"

    Lu Guan felt as if his heart were free-falling, already lost. At this moment, he sat in his seat, terrified.

    He couldn''t believe that such a thing had happened before!

    Ma Dongyang, you''ve got some nerve! Of all people to seduce, you try to force Director Song''s sister to go to a hotel with you!!!

    Where did you get the guts!!!

    What''s even more desperate is that in the eyes of outsiders, Ma Dongyang seems to have a pretty good rtionship with me.

    Damn damn damn!

    As if Shangguan Fu causing trouble wasn''t enough, you bastard had to screw up this big time!!!

    At this thought, Lu Guan was furious. He kicked Director Ma to the ground, then straddled his back, grabbed his cor, and delivered two ps to his face.

    "You''re a gue! How dare you hide this from me and force yourself on a decent family¡ªyou truly deserve to die!!!"

 Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Official Business Must Be Conducted Officially!

    Lu Guan''s words were very sophisticated; he cleaned his hands of any involvement with just one sentence, expressing his resentment towards Director Ma while also iming to bepletely unaware of any wrongdoing towards Song Yun.

    Song Yun coldly observed everything that happened while sitting in his chair.

    As a pampered middle-aged man, Lu Guan''s physical strength was not great. After pping more than a dozen times, he grew tired and copsed where he stood.

    It wasn''t just physical exhaustion; it was also psychological. Tianyu had just been acquired by Mountains and Waters Corporation, and one problem after another had arisen. As President, he couldn''t dodge responsibility.

    Director Ma''s already somewhat plump face was now swollen and red; his eyes were reduced to mere slits.

    He was clearly stunned, lying on the ground, unable to utter a single word for a long while.

    "Director Song... I know I was wrong... I... I really didn''t know Miss Xiao Wan was your... sister... otherwise even with a hundred guts...

    I wouldn''t dare..."

    Director Ma stammered this out, his words filled with pleading.

    Song Yun lit a cigarette and remained silent.

    So Tianyu had already rotted to this extent, with colleagues being sidelined, shady rules behind the scenes, and causing industry bans. And this was just one director. What if the senior executives were involved?

    With that thought, Song Yun resolved to seriously overhaul Tianyu''s internal situation.

    Lost in thought, Song Yun saw Ye Qingqing stand up. As the president of a corporation, her ability to handle things was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

    "Ma Dongyang, you''ve got some nerve! Daring to bully my sister, what''s next, you think you can get forceful?!!"

    "I wouldn''t dare... I wouldn''t dare..."

    "Heh, you think you can trifle with the Song Family and get away with it? There''s no room for your excuses!"

    Ye Qingqing''s beautiful eyes emitted a cold light as she said, "Over the years you''ve been a director, you''ve coerced numerous young girls, haven''t you? It''s just that my sister Wan Wan was fortunate enough to escape, but what about those girls from families with no backing? I may not have very high moral standards, but I''m still extremely angry when I see behavior like yours! So, you''re finished!"

    Hearing this, Director Ma, a lump of fat, copsed on the ground, no longer even desiring to get up.

    At this point, Lu Guan stood to the side, wishing he could find a crack to crawl into, constantly praying in his heart, "Don''t notice me, don''t notice me."

    He was extremely scared, not just of Song Yun''s immense wealth but more so of the backing of Mountains and Waters Corporation. If Mountains and Waters joined the boycott against him, he might as well forget about working in this field for the rest of his life.

    "Damn it, Ma Dongyang! Even wanting to take me down with you when you die!"

    Song Yun slowly stood up, his face betraying no emotion. After all he had experienced in Magic Capital, and the thoughts imparted by Father Ye, someone in his position had to remain unppable in the face of crises, his emotions concealed.

    Therefore, the calmer he appeared, the more uneasy Lu Guan and Director Ma felt, no one knowing if this calm was the precursor to a storm!

    "Ma Dongyang, you''ve coerced young girls, sidelined colleagues, and disrupted thepany''s internal atmosphere¡ªyou''ve done well, wielding more power than even I, the big boss."

    Upon hearing these words that struck at the heart, Director Ma scrambled to his feet, his eyes brimming with tears as he wailed, "Director Song, I didn''t do it on purpose! And as a director all these years, they were the ones knocking on my door in the middle of the night wanting to discuss the script with me! I never had those intentions at the start, it''s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

    Song Yun snorted and pointed at Lu Guan, asking, "Did you know about these things he''s done?"

    "Not at all!"

    Lu Guan hastily disavowed any connection.

    "He''s reached out to thosepanies to ban Wan Wan, did you know about that?"

    "I don''t know, but I can find out!"

    "Hmm!"

    With Song Yun''s agreement, Lu Guan made calls to the heads of various major entertainmentpanies on speakerphone right in front of Song Yun.

    In the end, it was determined that the scumbag Ma Dongyang had notified thirteenpanies to join in cklisting Xiao Wan.

    These thirteenpanies had over forty production teams; it could be said that almost every shooting location in the Forty-nine City had received the news.

    "Thesepanies are also harmful to the group, don''t you think, Mr. Lu?"

    Song Yun''s in words made Lu Guan''s heart tighten. Was Chairman Song nning to rectify the industry?

    "What do you mean?"

    "Issue a statement, dissolving partnerships where there are coborations, and pull out all invested funds where there is investment. Do you understand?"

    "Understood!!!"

    Lu Guan wasn''t concerned about the kind of impact these actions would cause; his only thought was to save himself!

    So after he called those senior executives, he instructed them in no uncertain terms to notify thosepanies one by one.

    Although thepany''s top brass was confused, they had never heard Lu Guan speak with such urgency and agreed toply.

    Seeing Song Yun act so decisively, Director Ma felt a chill in his heart. If thosepanies found out he was the real instigator, he would surely be the sinner of the entire industry!

    Perhaps with self-preservation in mind, Director Ma urgently said, "Chairman Song, you can hit me or scold me, but you can''t cancel the partnerships with thosepanies. That would cost Tian Entertainment to lose hundreds of millions!"

    But it was as if Song Yun hadn''t heard him and he said to Lu Guan, "What do you n to do with this man?"

    Lu Guan secretly rejoiced, feeling that his actions had greatly pleased Chairman Song.

    It was just about dealing with a minor director, and though he had initially thought about undermining Ma Dongyang discreetly, now that he could do it openly, he was determined to handle it thoroughly!

    "Chairman Song! I think Ma Dongyang does not deserve to be a director. His crimes over the years are enough to put him behind bars working the sewing machine. Therefore, I n to issue a public deration through Tian Entertainment''s official channels to announce Ma Dongyang''s dismissal and then hand him over to the public security authorities!"

    "How does that sound?"

    Lu Guan said with a sycophantic smile. There was a lot implied in this approach: once it''s determined that Ma Dongyang vitedpany regtions and caused significant damage, thepany can reim the illegal gains he made over the years, as well as argepensation fee, enough to bankrupt Ma Dongyang!

    "Inform me after you''ve handled it."

    Song Yun patted Lu Guan''s shoulder and left with the two women.

    Lu Guan breathed a sigh of relief and poured himself a full ss of baijiu, downing it in one gulp. The psychological pressure Song Yun had brought was immense; in just this short time, he felt as if he had already taken a stroll by the gates of hell!

    "Mr. Lu! Old ssmate! Please have mercy and spare my life!"

    Seeing that there were no outsiders in the VIP room, Ma Dongyang clung to Lu Guan''s legs, pleading, "Give me one hour''s time, and I''ll leave the country immediately, causing you no trouble. Please, my old ssmate, remember our..."

    "Enough!" Lu Guan kicked Ma Dongyang to the side and said viciously, "When you were coercing those young girls, why didn''t you consider the consequences? The situation you''re in today is of your own doing!"

    "You can choose to die without involving me, but if you drag me down with you, I won''t let you rest in peace even when you''re working the sewing machine!"

 Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Waking Up To A Field Of Melons

    Forty-nine City Henglong Film and Television Base.

    A director with a meticulously groomed beard sat in front of the camera screen and hollered "Cut!"

    Perfect!

    This segment, after two days and a night of struggle, was finally captured just as he had envisioned.

    The crew wrapped up, and the director returned to his hotel room, lying on the bed pondering whether he should find a little miss to spend the night with.

    At that moment, the door was gently knocked.

    Three knocks in a set, and two sets in all.

    Speak of the devil, and he shall appear¡ªthe secret knock known only to the third lead actress. Of course, they had already had an extraordinary rtionship. He hadn''t expected this little doll to also have a hard time tonight!

    He flung the door open with a fierce motion, then looked cautiously to his left and right. Upon seeing no paparazzi sneaking photos, he weed the third lead actress inside.

    "Baby, I''ve missed you so much!"

    The director, unable to contain himself, wrapped his arms around her, his oily face rubbing against the third lead''s slender, pale neck.

    "Director~ I came to discuss the script with you~ Why are you getting handsy all of a sudden~"

    The third lead was not just alluring in appearance, but her voice was also coquettishly sweet, invoking a sense of conquest in listeners.

    "Alright, alright, the night is long, we''ll take our time to talk~"

    "Bang, bang, bang!"

    Just as they were about to get to the heart of the matter, someone pounded fiercely on the door. The director''s eyes turned cold, infuriated by the damned fool daring to disturb him at such a moment!

    He threw on a bathrobe and opened the door with indignation.

    Standing outside the door was a middle-aged man in a waistcoat. As soon as the door opened, the man barged in.

    "Ah!"

    The third lead screamed, thinking she was being ambushed by paparazzi. She frantically covered her face with the nket.

    "..."

    The middle-aged man threw clothes that had fallen on the floor over to the third lead and said coldly, "You have three minutes to get dressed and then get out!"

    The third lead recognized the voice as familiar. Slowly peeking out, she saw it was the assistant director and shed an awkward smile. She quickly picked up her clothes and got dressed under the covers before hurrying out.

    "What''s up, Xiao Liu? Who has upset you?"

    The director sat on the bed, looking at the middle-aged man with a smug grin. Xiao Liu was the nephew of thepany''s president, having graduated from an unknown overseas university. Unable to find a job after returning to the country, he was pushed into the film crew by his uncle.

    After some years he learned a bit and could handle a crew on his own; his role as assistant director under the main director this time was solely for the golden r¨¦sum¨¦ polish to step into the higher ranks of the corporation.

    "Director Hu! There''s been a change of tides!" Xiao Liu''s face was somber, his voice lowered, "Tianyu Company has issued a statement saying that Ma Dongyang was fired for misconduct! Moreover, Tianyu is very angry about Ma Dongyang organizing a collective ban against Xiao Wan. They''ve severed ties with thirteenpanies!"

    "Are you saying?" Director Hu''s pupils shrank, immediately grasping the severity of the situation.

    "Exactly! Ourpany is also on this list! And Tianyu ns to withdraw its investment. Now our film, one-thirdpleted, is going to be shelved!"

    "Damn it!!!"

    Director Hu jumped up from the bed, swearing furiously, "Has Lu Guan lost his mind? Does he n to take on the entire circle by himself?"

    "I put a lot of effort into this film, and now you''re telling me it''s off just like that? Does Tianyu really think they have money to burn?"

    As Director Hu paced and cursed, Xiao Liu waited for him to calm down before speaking, "I did some digging, and it turns out that the ostracized actress, Xiao Wan, is the younger sister of Song Yun, thergest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation. Mountains and Waters just acquired Tianyu. At this critical juncture, no one dares to cross Song Yun!"

    "Mountains and Waters Corporation?"

    Director Hu copsed onto the bed, fully aware of the immense power hidden behind such multinational corporations, and knowing that as a minor director, he simply couldn''tpete with them.

    This was a small-time actress? She was practically a grandma!

    He had truly not expected that just exchanging a favor between friends could lead to wasting half a year of his hard work.

    The entertainment industry was about to change...

    ...

    After brewing overnight, by the next morning, WB''s servers once again suffered paralysis. After incessant repairs by WB engineers, by ten in the morning, it was finally possible to log in.

    Tens of millions of people flooded into WB, and the various headlines made them gape in astonishment.

    "Veteran director Ma Dongyang, due to misconduct, has been fired by Tianyu and handed over to the public security organs."

    "Explosive news! Ma Dongyang has for years coerced female artists! He even went as far as to boast that those who did notply with him would be cklisted!"

    "Huge exposure! Tianyu terminates rtionships with thirteen partnershippanies!"

    "Tianyu pulls funding from twenty-three drama crews, leading to a film and television base with no dramas to shoot!"

    Upon seeing these trending headlines, people''s first reaction was, holy shit!!! Did I wake up in a melon patch today? How did the entertainment industry undergo such a huge shift overnight???

    At this time, Lu Guan was also incredibly busy, swamped with countless phone calls bombarding his mobile.

    Some were attempting towork, some sought cooperation, and others were paparazzi keen on digging deeper for news.

    In the end, Lu Guan simply turned his phone off and focused his full effort on the aftermath.

    Meanwhile, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing had just woken up.

    After washing up, he sat down to breakfast made by his aunt, scrolling through his phone. Seeing the barrage of news notifications popping up, he smiled contentedly. It seemed that Lu Guan understood his superior''s intentions well, taking decisive measures to handle the situation.

    If Lu Guan wished to gain power, he would now have to wholly depend on Song Yun!

    Although the tactics were dirty, they couldn''t be denied for their effectiveness.

    "Brother! Look at today''s trending topics!"

    Xiao Wan ran out of her room in her pajamas, her hair as messy as a bird''s nest.

    She thrust her phone directly in Song Yun''s face.

    Song Yun moved backwards helplessly and gave his cousin a disapproving nce, "You''re about to be a big star, could you manage your image a little better?"

    "Hehe...I''m just too excited!" Xiao Wan sat down next to Song Yun and picked up a sandwich to eat, "I really didn''t expect that because of a nobody like me, there''d be such a shake-up in the entertainment industry. Does this count as being remembered by countless people before even making my debut?"

    "It does, Xiao Wan the star. How about brushing your teeth first, though?"

    After breakfast, Song Yun received a call from Lu Guan. Listening to the other party''s cautious inquiry about his satisfaction, Song Yun first affirmed him, then mentioned that he was about to return to Magic Capital and that everything in Tianyu would proceed as usual.

    Lu Guan finally breathed a sigh of relief. The big boss hadpleted his evaluation, and even if Lu Guan hadn''t achieved a perfect score, he had at least satisfied the boss, and that was good enough!

    "Honey, Dad just messaged me, asking when we''re going back to Magic Capital, he has something he needs to discuss with you."

    His father-inw wanted to see him?

    Song Yun racked his brains but couldn''t figure out what had happened. Could it be they were already urging for a grandchild?

 Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Not Ordinary at All!

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    After handling matters in Forty-nine City, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing returned to the Magic Capital.

    As soon as they left the airport, they saw the towering figure of Tu Gang standing at the exit.

    "Miss, sir, let me carry these for you,"

    Tu Gang looked at therge and small packages in Song Yun''s hands, filled with confusion. Could it be that the two had gone shopping in Forty-nine City?

    But upon taking them, he found they were all local specialties and pickles he had made himself.

    "Uncle Tu, these are handmade by Song Yun''s aunt, and they''re delicious! Later, you should take a jar home to try,"

    Ye Qingqing said with a giggle, "Dad was so anxious for us toe back, did something happen?"

    "It''s a long story, let''s head back to the Ye family first."

    Tu Gang''s expression was somewhat awkward, as he did not borate directly, which made Ye Qingqing feel that the matter was definitely not simple.

    The three of them traveled in silence to the Ye family home.

    Inside the Ye family residence, Father Ye sat on the sofa, holding a stack of documents in one hand, his brows deeply furrowed.

    Ever since the Nangong Family announced their intention to enter the Magic Capital, in just a few short days, they had stirred up the various forces in the Magic Capital. The Ye family, currently the wealthiest in the Magic Capital, took the brunt of it, with significant losses to their businesses.

    If this continued, this year''s financial report would show a cliff-like decline!

    "Dad, we''re back~"

    Ye Qingqing hopped all the way to Father Ye''s side, hugged her father''s arm, and cooed, "I was nning to y in Forty-nine City for another two days, but then you called us back."

    "Dear, go find your mother; I have something to discuss with Song Yun."

    Father Ye patted Ye Qingqing''s hand, but the cloud of gloom over his brow did not disperse.

    Without needing further exnation, Ye Qingqing knew something big must have happened at home.

    Song Yun, full of doubts, sat down beside Father Ye, who didn''t speak but silently handed the documents he was holding to Song Yun.

    He nced over the figures casually and was shocked to see that this month, the Ye Corporation had lost over two billion, with many prospective coboration deals snatched away by others.

    "Dad, what''s this?"

    "Do you know of the Nangong Family from Forty-nine City?" sighed Father Ye.

    Seeing the nk look on Song Yun''s face, he continued, "The Nangong Family is a top-level family that has flourished for hundreds of years. They had previously weakened due to internal struggles for the headship. Now it seems they have fully recovered and are reaching out to the Magic Capital to recoup their previous losses."

    "So the Ye family is on their list?"

    "Exactly! They''ve teamed up with the Magic Capital''s Zhuang family, trying to carve a big piece out of the Ye family. And it looks like they''ve seeded!"

    Song Yun nodded thoughtfully and asked, "So, what do you need me to do?"

    Father Ye''s eyes lit up. It appeared his son-inw truly had some ability. He hadn''t asked anything further but was ready to counter-attack?

    "Do you know any of the big yers in Forty-nine City? Maybe they can help us out, see if there''s a way to turn things around?"

    However, Father Ye was somewhat disappointed by Song Yun''s next action.

    Song Yun still shook his head. If they were talking about background, the Mountains and Waters Corporation was his biggest trump card. He could offer financial support to Father Ye, but as for reaching out to connections in Forty-nine City beyond his aunt''s family, he knew no one.

    "Sigh, I''ll have to think of something else then."

    ```

    Although the Ye family''s appearance was illustrious to outsiders, their foundation was actually unsteady. Any n needed to go through generations of sedimentation before they could steadily find their footing. Initially, Ye Qingqing''s father just caught the big tidal wave, and with boldness and attention to detail, he secured his current position.

    However, the drawback was that he didn''t have a profound background, and when facing families with strong heritages like the Nangong Family, he could only be frantically looking for other solutions.

    Just as Ye Qingqing''s father and Song Yun were pondering how to minimize losses, Song Yun''s phone rang.

    The caller was his father, who was traveling abroad.

    "Your aunt said she''s seen the new bride of our Song Family and also mentioned you''ve helped Xiao Wan solve her future prospects. You, my boy, seem to be doing quite well," came the lively voice of Song Yun''s father through the phone.

    "Not bad, the child reared freely can only find its own food. Not as carefree as you and mom," Song Yun replied, his words filled with resentment. Unlike other families that were fully united, ever since he graduated from university, he had rarely seen his parents.

    "Heh heh..." Song Yun''s fatherughed awkwardly, then coughed twice before saying, "I might being back for a trip in a while. Arrange for me to meet with your father-inw."

    "I''m at my father-inw''s house right now, when will you be back?"

    "The exact date isn''t set," Song Yun''s father pondered momentarily before tentatively asking, "How is your father-inw doing now?"

    "Not bad, just ran into some trouble."

    "Hmm, pass the phone to him, I want to chat with him about your marriage to Qing Qing."

    Song Yun, resignedly covering the receiver, said to Ye Qingqing''s father, "It''s my dad''s call, he wants to have a word with you."

    Ye Qingqing''s father nodded, took the phone, and smilingly said, "Hello, I am Qing Qing''s father."

    "Old Ye, your family is now in big trouble. Have you thought about what to do?"

    Upon hearing this, Ye Qingqing''s father stood frozen on the spot. Had the call not been from Song Yun''s father, he would have thought it was someone sent by the Nangong Family trying to feel him out.

    "Don''t look so surprised. My situation doesn''t allow me to say much, and even Song Yun doesn''t know the true identities of his mother and me. Just listen to what I have to say," said the voice on the other end.

    "Why does the Nangong Family want to expand? Not to make up for the previously lost resources, but because they''ve shed with the Zhao Family from Forty-nine City. They''re reaching out to Magic Capital for two reasons: one is for capital, and the other is to build a foundation, so their descendants have the hope of aeback in case of failure."

    "I will give you a private number of the Zhao Family''s head. Just say Song Bu asked you to contact him. As for whether you two decide to be allies, that''s not my concern anymore," he continued.

    Ye Qingqing''s father felt as if he had been struck by lightning, standing there dumbfounded.

    The Zhao Family of Forty-nine City was a giant entity, no less powerful than the Nangong Family. A collision between the two ns was bound to cause waves.

    But who exactly was Song Yun''s father, and how did hee by this information? What was his true identity?

    All sorts of questions swirled in Ye Qingqing''s father''s mind, and he was still in shock when Song Yun''s father ended the call.

    "Dad, that''s just how my father is. Although he speaks crudely, he doesn''t really have any ill intentions," Song Yun said, noticing the expression on his father-inw''s face and wondering if something had gone wrong. He knew his own father''s character better than anyone¡ª irreverent would be the word.

    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have taken his mother on a global tour and neglected even his own son.

    "It''s nothing." Ye Qingqing''s father said, giving Song Yun a meaningful look. This foolish young man, to be sitting on a treasure trove unaware!

    Could a man who could casually arrange contact with the Zhao Family head be ordinary?

    "Song Yun, I''m entrusting Qing Qing to your Song Family. You must treat her well! Otherwise, even if I have to go all out, I will seek justice from you," he said.

    "Dad, don''t worry. I swear I''ll give my all to Qing Qing for this lifetime, protect her, and never leave her side!" Song Yun vowed.

 Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Climbing the Rankings!

    ```

    Magic Capital Zhuang Family.

    Zhuang Siheng, the current family head, sat beside the tea table, personally brewing a pot of tea, and poured it respectfully into the cup in front of the person opposite him.

    Sitting across from him was a young man, with a delicate appearance, yet the untamed wildness deep in his eyes was something he could not conceal by any means.

    He was none other than Nangong Han, the direct grandson sent by the Nangong Family to Magic Capital.

    "Mr. Nangong, our n is proceeding smoothly. I hope that after this matter, I can visit the Senior Patriarch in Forty-nine City," Zhuang Siheng said humbly, his words and tone very modest. When facing this young man, he did not dare to rx in the slightest.

    "No problem," Nangong Han took a sip of tea and praised, "Excellent tea. Even in Forty-nine City, it''s rare to drink tea that can match this."

    "Hehe, all these are tea leaves from the mother nts of the Dahongpao tea trees that I acquired at a high price. If you like them, you can take them all. I''m just someone who likes to pretend to be cultured, don''tugh at me."

    "How could I? Everyone knows that the Magic Capital Zhuang Family head is knowledgeable and urbane. Uncle Zhuang, you are too modest."

    After ttering each other for a while, Zhuang Siheng steered the conversation back on track, "Mr. Nangong, although the Ye Family is an easy target, if we act too aggressively, might it provoke the other party..."

    "Rest assured, with me in charge, you just go ahead and do what needs to be done. There will be bread, and there will be wine," Nangong Han assured him.

    "Of course, everyone knows about Mr. Nangong''s renown. You started with just ten million in initial funds and spread yourpany across Hua Country, ounting for twenty percent of the Nangong Family''s total revenue.

    Beside you, I feel like all the years I''ve lived are nothing," Zhuang Siheng ttering words seemed to please Nangong Han, who, after all, liked to be ttered in the most satisfying way.

    And the fact that he had achieved his current position without relying on his family was precisely what Nangong Han was proud of.

    "Hahaha, Uncle Zhuang, you tter me! Oh, there''s some information I haven''t shared with you. The Ye family seems to be in talks with an intepany. If we want to acquire them, it will cost nearly ten billion. I think even the Ye family won''t be able to maintain a healthy cash flow after the acquisition. Uncle Zhuang, your opportunity hase."

    Zhuang Siheng was excited upon hearing this news. When the Ye family was financially vulnerable, he could nip away at some of the Ye family''s core businesses!

    In the long run, the Zhuang Family will rece the Ye family at the top of the wealth rankings! It seemed that allying with the Nangong Family was the most correct decision he had made in his life!

    ...

    Three or four days passed like this, and during this time, Ye''s father got in touch with the head of the Zhao Family from Forty-nine City. The attitude of the other party was very friendly. When they learned that Song Yun and Ye Qingqing were already married, the attitude of the Zhao Family head took a dramatic turn, directly proposing an alliance.

    This left Ye''s father ttered and surprised. Everyone knew that the Zhao Family, in terms of influence or heritage, was many times greater than the Ye family. So the shift in their attitude at the point of the marriage suggested that Song Yun''s father''s true identity must be tremendously fearsome!

    After discussing some matters, Ye''s father happily ended the call, no longer appearing worried.

    Song Yun was unaware that so much had happened behind the scenes. He only noticed that Ye''s father was somewhat deliberately asking when his own father would return to the country. With no other option, he had to act as a messenger, but his father''s phone had been off and unreachable. It wasn''t until the next day that a message came through setting the date for his return.

    Although somewhat puzzled, given that his father hadn''t answered calls for half a month prior, Song Yun was not rmed.

    On this day, after dropping off Ye Qingqing at thepany, Song Yun made a video call to Xiao Wan.

    The call connected quickly, and Xiao Wan on the video seemed to be in a makeup room.

    "You joined the crew so soon?"

    "Yes, yes, the day you left, Director Lu contacted me. I''ve been filming for two days now!" Xiao Wan said gleefully, her heart filled with gratitude towards Song Yun. If it weren''t for her cousin standing up for her, she might still be hustling to find work.

    "Hmm, focus on your acting, don''t worry about anything else. With me here, none of those dirty tricks will find their way to you," Song Yun said.

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Xiao Wan nodded vigorously and said, "Brother, I got to go now. I''ve finished my makeup and am off to shoot."

    "Go, go."

    ```

    Xiao Wan hung up the phone, and a curious actress in the dressing room asked, "Xiao Wan, who was that on the phone? Could it be your boyfriend?"

    "Sister Lu, don''t talk nonsense, that was my cousin."

    "Oh? Really?" This female actress, surnamed Lu, was the lead actress in the drama and a first-tier star. Though she wasn''t the top of the A-list, she was celebrated for her superb acting skills.

    Since her arrival on set, she noticed that everyone from the director to the investors was extremely pleasant to this girl, who had appeared in the whirl of entertainment news a few days ago. It undoubtedly signaled something, Xiao Wan had a powerful background!

    However, no matter whom she asked, nobody was very clear about Xiao Wan''s family background.

    All that was known was that Xiao Wan had a significant influence, and offending her would end up like Ma Dongyang¡ªa cautionary tale.

    "By the way, Xiao Wan, may I ask how you joined the cast? Of course, I''m not saying youck acting skills, but you know these big investments, they are all pre-determined, so I''m curious."

    After hearing Sister Lu''s words, Xiao Wan thought for a moment and didn''t hide her answer, "My cousin is the big boss of Sky Entertainment."

    !!!

    The big boss of Sky Entertainment?

    Could it be that Song person who was the talk of town recently?

    My god, no wonder Xiao Wan, a neer, could secure the seat of the second female lead!

    If her cousin were the big boss of Sky Entertainment, she would probably have aimed for the lead actress role a long time ago, right?

    Thus, during the subsequent shootings, Sister Lu would intentionally or unintentionally add a little more screen time for Xiao Wan, hoping to establish a good rapport.

    Elsewhere, Song Yun took advantage of his current free time to visit various checkpoint locations.

    In the past few days, he obtained a Golden Function Card which had its effects concealed by the system. It was marked only to be revealed during a specific event. Besides that, he also got three Good Sleep Cards, a Body Strengthening Agent, and 15 billion in cash.

    On the Hua Country wealthy ranking, Song Yun''s name surged, taking the number 25 spot.

    Suddenly, countless wealthy people were inquiring about this young man named Song Yun, wanting to know who he was.

    But the information they got was fragmented, Song Yun remained a mystery, hidden from public view.

    That day, Song Yun had arranged to have dinner at home with Yuan Siyi and drove to her school.

    After parking the car, he waited outside the academic building at the address given by Yuan Siyi.

    About ten or so minutester, the bell signaling the end of ss rang, and crowds of college students streamed out.

    When these female students saw the distinguished Song Yun standing there, they all paused and stared at him dreamily.

    Some bold girls, blushing, came forward to ask for his contact details, but all were declined by Song Yun.

    "Brother Song Yun!"

    Yuan Siyi stood on the steps and waved to Song Yun.

    Today, Yuan Siyi was dressed very girlishly, in overalls with a white blouse inside, paired with a pair of white sneakers, exuding a lively energy.

    Yuan Siyi left her roommates behind and ran up, yfully hugging Song Yun''s arm andughing.

    This gesture stunned the students, for this was Yuan Siyi! The school beauty!

    All this time they had believed Yuan Siyi was single, but it seemed now, the belle had an owner?

 Chapter 108: Chapter 108 Confidential Leak!

    Song Yun picked up Yuan Siyi and returned to the vi, only to find that Ye Qingqing had already arrived home as soon as he opened the door.

    At this moment, Ye Qingqing seemed very busy, her phone ringing incessantly.

    "Husband! You''ve made it onto the list of the wealthy! My group of girlfriends are all congratting me~" Ye Qingqing said with a giggly smile, wrapping her arms around Song Yun''s arm, "They all badmouthed you in the past, and now they regret it, but it''s toote!"

    Song Yun didn''t take her seriously andughed as he stroked Ye Qingqing''s head before beginning to prepare lunch.

    Meanwhile, within the Ye Corporation.

    A seniorpany executive cautiously made his way to the restroom, checked that it was empty after knocking on each stall, and then sent all the documents rted to thepany''s internal acquisition of the intepany IS to Zhuang Siheng.

    After the transfer wasplete, simultaneously, his bank ount received a deposit of 6 million.

    Looking at the string of zeros, he deleted all the chat history, feelingpletely satisfied.

    Having obtained the inside information, Zhuang Siheng started to contact the upper echelons of IS, expressing his intention to acquire thepany.

    After learning that the Ye Corporation had offered them an irresistible price, Zhuang Siheng disdainfully said, "I''m willing to offer 10.3 billion, think it over. After all, you haven''t signed a contract with the Ye Corporation yet, and it''s perfectly normal to have second thoughts!"

    10.3 billion, a sum that was 800 million more than what the Ye Corporation had bid. It would be foolish not to earn the extra money!

    However, the father of the Ye family, being an old tycoon in the business world, was not someone the ISpany could afford to offend at will. They had no choice but to report back to him and see what his stance would be.

    At that moment, the father of the Ye family was leisurely lying on the couch, watching a brainless romance drama with his wife. He couldn''t understand why women liked this kind of domineering CEO character; after all, he was a real CEO standing right in front of her, yet he was constantly looked down upon by her. It really made no sense.

    "Master! Something big has happened!" The assistant Fan Yiru rushed over in a hurry, his expression grave as he said, "The Zhuang family has approached IS, and their offer is higher than ours. The president of IS has called to ask what our stance is!"

    Upon hearing this, the father of the Ye family furrowed his brows. This project was supposed to be apany secret; how did the Zhuang family get wind of it?

    And to intervene at this critical juncture just before the contract signing was an insult. Did they think he was a y Buddha to be trifled with?

    "Raise the offer! Sessfully acquiring IS can fill thest gap in the Ye Corporation and be our boost to take the world stage. No matter what, we must secure it!" the father of the Ye family said earnestly.

    When the news got back to him, Zhuang Siheng was internally gloating, making his enemy pay more to buy an ordinary item was like making a killing himself.

    Thus, the Zhuang family of Magic Capital and the Ye family fought fiercely over an intepany, with the offer escting to 18.6 billion.

    During this period, both families were under tremendous psychological pressure. The Zhuang family was trying to gauge the limit, afraid that the father of the Ye family would really give up on IS in a fit of anger, while the Ye family was calcting whether their cash flow was healthy enough and how soon they could integrate resourcespletely after acquiring IS.

    A dayter, after continuous probing by both sides, the father of the Ye family finalized the deal with an offer of 25.4 billion.

    Zhuang Siheng didn''t raise the stakes further and let the Ye Corporation get what they wanted.

    He knew that this price was the highest the father of the Ye family was willing to pay. Continuing the bidding would risk IS falling into his own hands instead.

    "Uncle Zhuang, this is thetest news from within the Ye Corporation. Out of the 25.4 billion to acquire IS, 13.2 billion were borrowed from the bank. If the Ye family can''t pay it back, they''ll be totally ruined," Nangong Han said, revealing a sly smile like a child who had seeded in a prank, "The Ye family, greatly weakened, how can theypete with us!"

    "Yeah, the Ye family has only risen to wealth for just over two decades and already dares to call itself the richest family in Magic Capital. How arrogant!"

    "The next move depends on Uncle Ye. Once we seed, I''ll personally introduce you to some big shots in Forty-nine City, ensuring that the Zhuang family''s position as the richest in Magic Capital is solid!"

    Nangong Han''s words were highly attractive, and Zhuang Siheng had already imagined himself standing under the spotlight, receiving des from all around!

    The aftermath of the struggle between the Ye family and the Zhuang family continued, with people in both Magic Capital and Forty-nine City discussing these topics after dinner.

    But after all, this was news that only the upper echelons would be privy to. Ordinary people, upon seeing the financial experts on the news talk at length about the deeper meanings behind the events, would find it boring and change the channel.

    After all, it had nothing to do with them. Spending time listening to experts spout nonsense was less appealing than following a TV series.

    Forty-nine City''s film and television base.

    The drama Xiao Wan was involved in had alreadypleted more than half of its shooting. Sky Entertainment had spent countless resources on this new film, starting a massive publicity campaign.

    Suddenly, the inte was flooded with articles about the film, and everyone''s expectations were getting higher and higher.

    As the second female lead in the drama, Xiao Wan''s screen time was almost on par with the female lead. During breaks in filming, she would also join the crew in various cities to do some offline promotion work.

    With constant exposure, on top of Xiao Wan''s already excellent foundation, her social media followers had exploded in growth, and she now had more than 6 million fans.

    And this was far from the peak; after the movie''s release, she believed that with her exquisite acting skills, her following would grow by millions more.

    By then, Xiao Wan would be well on her way to bing a famous star, a quasi first-line artist with tens of millions of followers right from her debut.

    That day, after the filming waspleted, Xiao Wan declined the dinner invitation, dragging her weary body home to rest.

    Just as she reached the entrance of the neighborhood, her car was stopped.

    Her assistant, specially assigned by Sky Entertainment, thought of stepping out to handle the situation, but Xiao Wan saw that those blocking the car were neighbors from hermunity, so she told the assistant to go back first ande to pick her up on time tomorrow.

    The ce where Xiao Wan lived was a new residential area built after demolition, where all the residents were old neighbors from the former alleys. Everyone had several decades of rtionship with Xiao Wan''s father, and she didn''t want to cause a rift.

    "Click, click, click!"

    Seeing Xiao Wan get out of the car, the neighbors immediately lifted their phones to take photos.

    Xiao Wan carefully made her way through the crowd, apologizing with a smile, "Uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, I''ve been tired all day. Would you let me go home to rest?"

    "What''s a big star got to be tired about? Isn''t it just shooting some scenes and saying a few lines?" a neighbor eximed.

    "Exactly, exactly. We watched you grow up, and now that you''re famous, what''s wrong with us taking a few photos?"

    "Xiao Wan, I''m the nephew of your next-door neighbor''s cousin. I''ve started a live broadcast,e and say a few words to the audience!"

    "Thanks to my Tiger Bro for the cruise ship gift! You want toe to Forty-nine City just to see Xiao Wan in person? No problem,e anytime. How can Ick some influence? Asking her to have a meal with us is definitely possible!"

 Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Neighbors Who Aspire to be Internet Celebrities!

    Originally, these neighbors didn''t have such bad intentions; they just thought it was pretty cool that the Xiao Family had produced a big star, so they secretly snapped a few photos of Xiao Wan and posted them online to boast about knowing a big celebrity.

    But little did they know, as soon as the photos were uploaded, they received tens of thousands of likes, and some people even offered money for them to take more shots. Eventually, someone suggested live streaming, mentioning that inte celebrities could make a lot of money and that one could earn tens of thousands from just one session.

    For ordinary people, this was undoubtedly a huge sum - who wouldn''t want to stream a few times and make enough money to livefortably?

    Thus, under the guidance of some schemers, a resident tested the waters by live streaming Xiao Wan''s return home. In just twenty minutes, by merely filming Xiao Wan walking and buying groceries, they made over twenty thousand!

    Keep in mind, this resident worked himself to death all year long and only made seventy or eighty thousand, while today, filming Xiao Wan, he made a quarter of his annual sry!

    Word spread quickly, and most of themunity members spontaneously formed a group, dedicated to filming Xiao Wan after she got off work. Those with good rtions with the Xiao family even had her greet their family members onscreen openly after filming.

    This stirred the envy of many, after all, everyone had lived in the same alley, seeing each other every day. "We''re all your elders," they justified, "so making a bit of money off of this isn''t too much to ask, right?"

    So these people became more and more outrageous, no longer satisfied with just sneak shots; they openly demanded Xiao Wan cooperate with their filming efforts.

    "Now that she''s a big star, she''s forgotten all about us, her old neighbors. Back in the day, Xiao Wan was my daughter''s ssmate and even ate at our house. She used to call me auntie so affectionately, and now she turns her back on us!"

    "Exactly, do you think it''s easy for us? We stay under the hot sun every day just waiting for her toe home, and she just says a few words and leaves, making the ''big brothers'' in my livestream stop sending gifts!"

    "Asking her to say a few words is like asking for her life. She''s made so much money outside, why can''t she share a bit of the spoils with us, her family and friends? Look at how stingy she is. I''m telling you, Xiao Wan definitely won''t stay famous for long!"

    ...

    Such sentiments spread among the crowd. In their eyes, a big star''s daily work wasn''t tiring at all, so why couldn''t she satisfy their little needs after work?

    That''s why they thought Xiao Wan was mean, resentful of their attempts to make money.

    Xiao Wan stood there, unsure whether tough or cry, feeling a chill all over her body. How shameless were these people? How could they rely on filming her to make money and then turn around to criticize her?

    Besides, she never asked them to wait for her at themunity''s entrance, did she? When she wasn''t famous, she never saw a single one of them offer herfort.

    "Such a young girl, with no backing or connections, managing to enter a drama troupe, could it be..."

    "Don''t you know the murky waters of the entertainment industry? So many girls climb the ranks with their bodies, do you think she could be an exception?"

    "It''s so disgusting, living in the samemunity as her is just embarrassing. I must go back and spill some tea to the folks in my livestream!"

    At that, Xiao Wan couldn''t hold it in any longer. After surveying the crowd with a cold re, she shouted, "Move aside, I want to go home!"

    Having said that, she pushed through the crowd and walked away.

    But these people did not give up; instead, they followed Xiao Wan, continuing to film her.

    Only when Xiao Wan finally got home and closed the door did these people reluctantly disperse.

    "Brothers, I can''t continue today, but tonight I can share some stories about Xiao Wan''s puppy love in junior high!"

    "Alright folks, for the ''big brothers'' who are interested in Xiao Wan''s home address, send gifts and DM me, I can arrange a chance for you to meet Xiao Wan, you know~"

    "Xiao Wan is just a junior, what''s she so cocky about! I was drinking with her dad before she was even born! Come on, family, send those gifts, and if Xiao Wan still refuses to cooperate with my filming, I''ll just go right up to her doorstep!"

    The residents watched the poprity of the live broadcast room soar and felt a wild joy inside¡ªthey were making a killing! They had not expected to earn several times more than usual after the argument with Xiao Wan today!

    Xiao Wan was truly a cornucopia; relying on her, one could eat for a lifetime!

    The next morning at five o''clock, Xiao Wan snuck out of the neighborhood, and only after getting in the car did she breathe a sigh of relief.

    These neighbors were just too crazy, someone in the building across from her had even been snapping photos of her bedroom, leaving her to spend a restless night, always feeling like someone was outside.

    "Xiao Wan, why not just sue them? Continuing like this isn''t a solution!" the little assistant said indignantly.

    "Let''s wait and see..."

    Having arrived at the set, Xiao Wan got her makeup done and started filming, but no matter how hard she tried to find her groove, something always felt off.

    After muddling through the morning, the director decided to take a break for a few hours.

    After all, who dared to criticize the grand niece of the big boss? Even if they had to resort to using Photoshop to rece her head in post-production, no one would speak up.

    During the break, the director sat next to Xiao Wan with the script in hand, asking with a smile, "Feeling unwell? If so, let''s rest for a couple of days, and talk after you''ve recuperated."

    Xiao Wan forced a bitter smile; this was no longer just a physical illness. If she continued to be exploited by that group of neighbors, she might even grow to detest being in front of the camera.

    "Thanks for your concern, Director. I''ve just run into some troubles..."

    The director, who had been in the entertainment industry for decades and saw through the ins and outs of all sorts of issues better than anyone else, asked Xiao Wan, "Were you filmed by someone without your consent?"

    Xiao Wan looked at him in surprise, and the director continued with a smile, "This morning during filming, I noticed you subconsciously avoiding the camera¡ªit felt like something was wrong."

    "Actually... the neighbors in my residentialplex, they live stream me every day when I''mmuting, and some even go as far as using telescopes to peer into my home, leaving me with no privacy at all..." Xiao Wan said despondently.

    "I don''t know what to do..."

    "Xiao Wan, do you know what many actors do first after bing famous? Buy a house! They all make a clean break from their past environments. It''s not that human nature is inherently evil, but the human heart is too difficult to fathom. Once people reap benefits without working for a long time, they forget what gratitude means!"

    Enlightened by the director''s words, Xiao Wan made up her mind to buy a new house elsewhere or rent one. She definitely had to choose a neighborhood with good privacy!

    Just then, Xiao Wan''s phone rang.

    She gave the director an apologetic smile and answered the call.

    From the other end, her mother''s anxious voice came through.

    "Xiao Wan! There''s big trouble at home!"

    "What''s wrong? Mom, take your time, don''t rush."

    "I can''t exin it clearly over the phone, you need toe back quickly. Oh, and it might be best to contact yourpany and have them send a couple of bodyguards..."

    Shortly thereafter, a cacophony ensued on the other end, and her mother was forced to hang up the phone.

 Chapter 110: Chapter 110 Playing the Rogue!

    Something big has happened at home!

    Xiao Wan was anxiously flustered but, having been tempered by society, she possessed moreposure than the average girl.

    Since her mother could call her, it proved there was no life-threatening danger, but her mother''s reminder to seek bodyguards from Tianyu Entertainment meant someone had forced their way into the house, and her rash return would only cause furthermotion.

    But who would forcefully break in like that?

    The neighbors in themunity!

    She couldn''t believe they were so greedy, to do such despicable acts just because they missed capturing her on camera one time. If things continued, would she end up working for them?

    Xiao Wan informed the director about the incident, and he immediately got up jokingly, saying a group of people causing trouble at the aunt''s house of Tianyu''s big boss¡ªif they didn''t handle it well, they''d all be in trouble once the boss med them!

    The director contacted Lu Guan, who promptly pulled over twenty security personnel from the security department and sent them ahead to Xiao Wan''s home.

    Back at the film crew, althoughcking Tianyu''s security forces, as a frontline celebrity, Sister Lu naturally traveled with bodyguards. Out of goodwill, Sister Lu generously allowed five burly men to follow Xiao Wan to ensure her safety.

    Rushing back to themunity, the neighbors showed a schadenfreude expression upon seeing Xiao Wan, but they kept their phones aimed at her nonstop.

    At this point, she had no time to entangle with these people and hurried back home.

    Upon entering, she found that Tianyu''s security personnel had already arrived, and inside the Xiao Family''s house was in total disarray, the door covered with footprints.

    Especially in Xiao Wan''s boudoir, her clothes had been plundered, with even some lipsticks and cosmetics scattered on the floor.

    What on earth happened? Had their home been robbed???

    Xiao Wan stood there, stunned, gazing vacantly at her silent father sitting on the sofa and her mother quietly sobbing.

    "Dad, Mom... our house..."

    The more Xiao Wan spoke, the more aggrieved she felt, a mist of tears arising in her eyes. The Xiao Family had just renovatedst year, spending more than four hundred thousand, but looking at the current situation, it was all for naught.

    "Sigh..."

    Xiao''s father sighed and exined what had happened.

    This morning, the neighbors gathered under Xiao Wan''s apartment as usual, nning to go live, but after waiting for a long time, Xiao Wan didn''t appear.

    Some people dispersed disappointedly, but among the crowd was a drunkard who had been drinking since the morning, who in a moment of impulsiveness said to the crowd, "If Xiao Wan doesn''te out, let''s just go in and film her house! We''re all uncles and elders, it should be fine to visit, right?"

    This suggestion was agreed upon by many, and a crowd of dozens knocked on the Xiao Family''s door.

    When Song Juan sleepily opened the door, she was startled to see the crowd outside.

    But those once-familiar neighbors wouldn''t listen to Song Juan''s pleas and pushed their way into the house.

    Upon realizing Xiao Wan really wasn''t there, the crowd''s discontent surged. They''d been getting up early and staying outte to make money off Xiao Wan, and now their source of ie was cut off¡ªhow could they allow that!

    At that moment, in the live broadcast, some troublemakers offeredrge sums of money for clothes worn by Xiao Wan. Although it wasn''t as profitable as filming her, mosquito meat was still meat, after all¡ªthey could simply apologize to Xiao Wan afterward.

    With this thought in mind, the group divvied up all the clothing from Xiao Wan''s wardrobe...

    Hearing this, Xiao Wan''s father heaved a deep sigh. He felt utterly powerless against these hooligans. If it hadn''t been for the critical moment when he protected Xiao Wan''s personal clothing, he feared his daughter would have been too ashamed to show her face.

    "Wan Wan, these people are really despicable!"

    Xiao Wan''s assistant had fire in her eyes. Having worked in the entertainment industry for many years, she had never seen such shameless behavior.

    "Wan Wan, you should just stay at the hotel arranged by the film crew for now. There are more people there, and I''m worried about bad people on the road if youmute to and from work every day..."

    Song Juan stopped her tears and earnestly pleaded while holding her daughter''s hand, "After you finish this film, your dad and I will pool some money together and buy you a new apartment elsewhere. When we miss you, we''lle to visit."

    "Why should I!" Xiao Wan''s chest heaved with anger, "This is my home, and it''s their fault for intruding! Should our family be separated because of these scum?"

    The more Xiao Wan thought about it, the less she considered those neighbors to be human. She turned angrily, ready to confront them.

    Xiao Wan''s father, fearing trouble, also ran out.

    "Everyone, look! Xiao Wan is out! I told you, with such a big incident at home, she was bound toe back to deal with it!"

    "Hehe, folks, this morning I managed to snag a dress worn by Xiao Wan, ha! If anyone wants it,e quick and find me!"

    "The way I see it, the Xiao Family is getting more and more arrogant. So what if they''ve got a small-time celeb at home, look how snooty they''ve be!"

    "The more you talk about it, the angrier I get. What''s the big deal with filming her? Does it make her lose weight? Dammit, if they try to sneak out again, I''ll continue to make a fuss!"

    The neighbors showed no remorse for their earlier actions; on the contrary, because of the incident, their live-streaming poprity had skyrocketed, and their ie had soared. They were itching to argue with Xiao Wan, the main subject, to boost their poprity further.

    "You people have no shame at all, breaking into someone else''s house to cause trouble! I''m warning you for thest time, if I catch anyone filming me again, I''ll send them awyer''s letter!" Xiao Wan said furiously.

    But the group didn''t take it seriously.

    "Lawyer''s letter? Can you eat it? Come on, Xiao Wan, are you made of diamonds? So precious, aren''t you!"

    "Hahaha, nowadays big stars are so delicate. What''s wrong with us filming you as a public figure? Go on, make me a big star too. I''ll let you film me enough every day!"

    "It''s obvious the Xiao Family doesn''t care about us anymore. Your dad had trouble before and even borrowed five hundred bucks from me. Now that your family has made it, you just kick us old neighbors to the curb?"

    "You!!! You!!!"

    Each of these people looked shameless, as though they were about to verbally assault Xiao Wan and call her an ingrate.

    "Bastards!" Xiao Wan''s assistant clenched her fists and yelled at the security personnel from Tianyu, "Wan Wan is being ridiculed like this, what are you standing there for!"

    The security guards were also fuming and began moving towards the crowd.

    What happened next shocked everyone present.

    An elderly man in his sixties, holding his phone, plopped down on the ground and wailed, "Ouch~ The big star has hit me! I''m done for; I''m going to die. It hurts everywhere! Don''te near me, or I might just pass away!"

    Threatening words kept spewing from the old man''s mouth, and the security personnel, unustomed to such a scene, hesitated to approach carelessly.

 Chapter 111: Chapter 111 Money is Hard to Give Up!

    "Fine, fine, fine! You''re all masters here, and I''m just a lowly servant, aren''t I? Can''t I just steer clear if I can''t afford to offend you?"

    Xiao Wanughed angrily, pointing at everyone and saying, "I''ll move today! I want to see who you''re going to prey on after I''m gone!"

    At these words, everyone started to panic."

    They all thought that since the Xiao Family had been living in this area for generations, they couldn''t possibly move away from their homnd!

    But they never thought about how excessive the things they were doing really were!

    "What do we do? If Xiao Wan leaves, we won''t make any money!"

    "Damn it! I quit my job to take these photos of her, and now she''s saying she''s moving away, what am I supposed to do, starve?"

    "But we can''t just tie her up, can we?"

    "Screw it, Xiao Wan really isn''t human, all she had to do was help us earn some money off her fame. Look at her dilly-dallying!"

    Just as this group was in a heated discussion, unsure of what to do, the man who had led the intrusion into the house that morning stepped forward again.

    He staggered to the front of the crowd, a fierce smirk on his face, and said, "You can move however you like, but remember, Xiao Wan, your grandfather is buried in Xishan! Do you have the heart to move him too?"

    With these words, not only Xiao Wan but also everyone present changed their expression.

    Was this bastard really going to mess with Xiao Family''s ancestral graves?

    "You, you, you!"

    Shaking with rage, Xiao Wan pointed at the drunken man, yelling, "How did my father treat everyone here? Don''t you have a conscience? When there was a funeral or wedding at anyone''s house, didn''t my father help out? Now you''re talking about disturbing the rest of my grandfather, where is your conscience?!"

    "To hell with conscience, you''re cutting off my livelihood, I can''t afford to care about that!"

    The drunkard dismissed with a wave of his hand, "Xiao Wan, if you want to be a filial son, tell your daughter to cooperate in the future, otherwise, hmph!"

    "Is this thought only in your head, or does everyone share it?!"

    Xiao Wan asked in a mournful tone, "Li Shuheng, when your son fell sick in the middle of the night and couldn''t get a ride, wasn''t it my grandfather who personally took him to the hospital and even advanced the medical fees? Sun Li, when you were being brutally beaten by your husband, wasn''t it my grandfather who helped you escape and even fought for your son''s custody?

    Ren Qizhi, your father was friends with my grandfather for half their lives! When your father passed away, my grandfather helped out every way he could, even standing vigil through the night! Have you forgotten all that?"

    "Is there anyone here who can stand up and say their family hasn''t received my grandfather''s kindness? Now, for a bit of money, you just throw away your integrity??"

    Hearing this, everyone was embarrassed, unable to look good in the situation.

    After all, what Xiao Wan said was true. Back when Elder Xiao was alive, he had helped every household in their times of need.

    Now that these things had been brought up in the open, it felt like a p in the face.

    "It''s true that Elder Xiao was righteous! But his son and daughter are simply inhuman!" the drunkard sneered. "Xiao Wan, we all know how you suddenly became a big star, don''t we? Doing such disgraceful things to your family name, if your grandfather knew in the afterlife, he would probably die of anger all over again!"

    "Bullshit!"

    Xiao Wan, a cultured man, was also driven to swear, "Our Xiao Family has always been upright and honorable, not someone like you, a hooligan, can nder!"

    "Ha, as Xiao Wan''s father, making money off your daughter, you sure are something. Do you have any idea how expensive housing prices are in Forty-nine City? With just your dim-wittedness, could you have saved up so much money over the years?"

    "You, you, you!!!"

    "Xiao Wan, I''ll give you a word of advice; if you don''t want me to disturb your old man''s peace, then control your daughter!"

    This verbal spar made the neighbors snicker behind the scenes. They didn''t have the gall to put themselves on the line, but the drunkard did. Known as a ruffian since he was a kid, if Xiao Wan moved away, he might reallymit acts that would outrage both heaven and earth.

    Xiao Wan was so furious he couldn''t speak, and Song Juan, holding her husband''s arm, couldn''t stop her grief.

    Could it really be that they were about to die here, bound to this ce?

    The neighbors knew that a strong medicine had been administered, and now, by cating the other party, they would surely get what they desired.

    So, the mor rose again among them.

    "Xiao Qiang, listen to us and don''t move out. We guarantee there won''t be a repeat of today''s incident!"

    "Uncle Xiao, the old grandfather once saved my life, and I don''t want to disturb his peace either!"

    "Little Juan, you quickly persuade your husband. Otherwise, if this drunkard has too much to drink, what will we do if he really causes a ruckus at the old grandfather''s peaceful resting ce?"

    The words of everyone seemed to be for the good of the Xiao Family, but in reality, they found it hard to part with their money.

    Seeing that there was no way tomunicate with this crowd, the Xiao Family could only be escorted back home by the security personnel.

    "Wan Wan, why don''t you call your cousin and ask? After all, Little Yun is quite well-connected now, he might have a solution,"

    Song Juan said after a moment of thought.

    Before Xiao Wan could speak, her assistant''s eyes changed; that''s right, Wan''s cousin was the big boss of Tianyu. If such a big shot said he had no connections, no one would believe it!

    The excited assistant said, "Madam, I think that''s a good idea!"

    With determination, Xiao Wan made a call to Song Yun.

    When she heard Song Yun''s voice, she couldn''t help but burst into tears.

    Her crying was startling to Song Yun; nowadays, with Tianyu covering for Xiao Wan, how could her cousin possibly be bullied in her own film crew?

    But soon, Xiao Wan recounted the whole sequence of events to Song Yun.

    After listening, Song Yun''s eyes involuntarily narrowed with anger.

    Why should others pay for you leeches, who rely on your own efforts and luck to climb to high positions?

    Thinking to make money off my family''s Little Wan too? Dream on! When I get to Forty-Nine City, none of you will escape!

    But because Father Ye nned to host a banquet for some big shots tonight, concerning the confrontation with the Zhuang family, Song Yun could only book the earliest flight for tomorrow morning.

    After hanging up the call, Song Yun clenched his fists and sent a message to Lu Guan, instructing him to have the security department guard the Xiao Family throughout the night and to send additional manpower to watch over Old Master Xiao''s tomb to prevent anyone from actually doing something despicable.

    "What''s wrong? You look sick."

    Ye Qingqing reached out to smooth Song Yun''s furrowed brow.

    Song Yun sighed and reluctantly told her about Xiao Wan''s recent experiences.

    Upon hearing this, Ye Qingqing''s eyes emanated a coldness: "I''lle with you tomorrow. I really want to see who would dare to be so audacious!"

    The two exchanged nces, each discerning the worry deep in the other''s eyes.

    "Son-inw, the master asks you toe to the study,"

    the butler knocked on Ye Qingqing''s boudoir and said from outside the door.

    Song Yun made his way to the study and upon opening the door, saw his father-inw unusually lighting a cigar.

    "Dad, what did you want to see me about?"

    "I had originally nned to invite a bigwig from within Magic Capital''s system tonight, but he just told me something came up and he couldn''t make it. Sigh, there''s no need to wonder, it must be the Nangong Family pulling strings behind the scenes!"

 Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Theyre all old foxes!

    "You''re backing out of a deal you agreed to?"

    Song Yun seemed somewhat surprised. The Ye family, after all, was a reputed noble n of Magic Capital. Despite their declining poption, their assets and the charitable deeds of Father Ye over the years undoubtedly proved their status. So now, for them to say they would note simply showed they did not take the banquet seriously.

    "There''s no helping it. It''s tough being squeezed in the middle for a big shot. The higher his position, the more adept he bes at maintaining a bnce."

    "So is tonight''s banquet canceled or not?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Father Ye shook his head. Though the absence of the big shot was regrettable, there were many family heads from Magic Capital attending the banquet. Wooing these people to form the first line of defense in business was also very important.

    By six o''clock in the evening, cars had begun to trickle into the Ye residence.

    This banquet was held at the Ye family home, a sort of family banquet, with guests being business allies and coborators.

    In the years of partnership with the Ye family, they had been tied to the Ye family''s "big ship." Should the Ye family suffer a serious setback from the attack by the rival family, their interests would certainly not be safeguarded.

    Therefore, in this world, there are no evesting rtionships, only evesting interests. It is only under the drive of interests that allies will stand by you.

    The banquet went on until eleven at night. In theter part of the evening, more than twenty middle-aged men followed Father Ye into the study. A group of bosses, who in the eyes of ordinary people seemed nothing special, were now gathered to discuss how to keep their strength intact in this confrontation.

    They eachid out their areas of business and methodically predicted where the rival family would strike next.

    It must be said that though these bosses appeared well-fed, they were absolutely thrice as adept at scheming. Song Yun was bbergasted as he listened on the side.

    It turned out many business maneuvers could be resolved using The Art of War by Sun Tzu.

    For instance, they had already made a contingency n. Should the rival family target any one of them, all the rest would unconditionally support their ally with both finances and connections, resisting the rival''s onught.

    And they intended to undermine their opponent by targeting the core business of the rival family.

    For these old foxes, the murkier the waters, the easier it was to fish!

    After a long discussion, it was past two in the morning when the bosses left the Ye residence, all looking energized.

    Father Ye, however, seemed a bit fatigued, massaging his temples.

    "Dealing with these people is so mentally draining. They all talk big about selflessness and honesty, but when ites down to action, they''re as protective as dogs with their food."

    He sighed and said, "I didn''t have you attend for any other reason but to give you a heads-up. If you n to make a mark in the business world one day, dealing with these types of people is inevitable."

    "Thank you, Dad. Should I get the Mountains and Waters Corporation involved too?"

    "No way!"

    Father Ye was unexpectedly adamant. He said seriously, "Though the Mountains and Waters Corporation''s biggest shareholder is you, it''s after all a joint multinational corporation, with too manyplications involved. Our issue with the rival family is an internal struggle. No matter who wins in the end, the capital must stay in Magic Capital.

    If Mountains and Waters Corporation gets involved, everyone will turn against you first thing!"

    "I see..."

    Song Yun nodded thoughtfully. It seemed like everyone thought this matter was quite important. Even if they came to blows, the capital wouldn''t end up in the hands of outsiders.

    Song Yun bid farewell to Father Ye and returned to Ye Qingqing''s boudoir.

    Ye Qingqing was leaning against the headboard, holding a book and reading under the bedsidemp.

    At the sound of the door opening, Ye Qingqing cheered, leapt out of bed, and jumped into Song Yun''s arms.

    "Hubby~ I''m so sleepy, let''s sleep~"

    ...

    A night went by without a word, and the next day, Song Yun got up well-rested and feeling refreshed after a good night''s sleep.

    As he was about to finish his breakfast, Ye Qingqing had just finished putting on her makeup and came downstairs.

    "Xiao Yun, will you apany me to the corporationter? I''ll introduce you to the senior executives inside the group,"

    Ye''s father said as he looked at the newspaper.

    Song Yun swallowed the fried egg in his mouth with one gulp, shook his head, and said, "Dad, Qingqing and I are going to Forty-nine City in a while."

    "???"

    Ye''s father put down the newspaper and looked at Song Yun with a questioning face. Weren''t you just there recently?

    Why are you going again?

    If I didn''t know that you are unaware of your father''s identity, I would suspect you''re going to Forty-nine City behind my back to secretly meet those big shots.

    "There''s a little problem with my cousin''s side of things."

    Song Yun went through the issue with Ye''s father, detail by detail.

    After listening, Ye''s father also seemed somewhat angry, but after years in a high position, his first thought was on how to solve the problem.

    "Qingqing knows how to contact your Uncle Deng; if you really can''t solve it in the end, give him a call. As an old native of Forty-nine City, he''ll be better at dealing with these stubborn characters than you guys."

    Song Yun thanked his father-inw, and after Ye Qingqing finished her meal, the two of them set off.

    When theynded in Forty-nine City again, the person who picked them up this time was Lu Guan.

    Lu Guan was driving a Mercedes, his eyes full of bloodshot veins, as if he had just spent the night up.

    "Old Lu, you''re not young anymore; you need to exercise some restraint,"

    Song Yun joked to ease the atmosphere upon seeing his own CEO for the second time, not as cautious as he had been during their previous encounter.

    "Boss, I spentst night at Old Master Xiao''s, and you wouldn''t believe it, there were indeed some idiots who tried to cause trouble. Our guys handed them over to the police, and even as they were being taken away, they were boasting about how they''d find another chance to make aeback,"

    Lu Guan said with a bitter expression, indicating that he didn''t really have a good solution to dealing with these hooligans. After all, they adamantly insisted that they were just out for a walkte at night, and as for the paint they were carrying, they imed it was for home renovation purposes.

    So there wasn''t an immediate solution at hand.

    "You''ve worked hard. When Tianyu expands, we''ll still be relying on you, my general!"

    Song Yun always treated his subordinates this way: if you dedicate yourself to carrying out my orders, I will never let you down.

    Lu Guan became somewhat excited at these words, and said, "Rest assured, boss. I, Old Lu, am known in the industry as a workaholic demon. Any business that passes through my hands never fails."

    "Hmm, after you drop us off at the location, find a hotel nearby to get a room and have some sleep. You look like you''re on the verge of driving while fatigued, and that''s not eptable,"

    Song Yun''s words of concern flowed into Lu Guan''s heart like a warm current.

    What was he working so desperately for?

    One was for social status, and the other to fulfill his lifelong dreams.

    Now it seemed that Song Yun was a wise leader whose capabilities and temperament bothmanded Lu Guan''s respect.

    Under Song Yun''s leadership, those ideals buried deep within him would surely be realized!

 Chapter 113: Chapter 113 We are joking!

    Soon, they arrived at Xiao Wan''s residentialplex.

    Song Yun, apanied by Ye Qingqing, entered and found the building where the elder cousin''s family lived, seeing that there were still thirty or forty people holding their cellphones, apparently filming something.

    Seeing someone wanting to enter, the crowd parted to make a narrow path.

    Song Yun''s brows were tightly furrowed as he went upstairs and knocked on the elder cousin''s door.

    But after knocking several times, it was as if there was no one inside.

    That shouldn''t be right. With so many people downstairs watching, it proved that his cousin must be at home; why wasn''t she opening the door?

    Having no choice, Song Yun took out his phone and called Xiao Wan.

    Once she learned that Song Yun was the one knocking, some noise came from inside the apartment, and a few minutester, the door opened a crack. Xiao Wan saw that it was just Song Yun and his sister-inw outside, and quickly weed them in.

    "Sister-inw, you''re finally here. Those bastards came to make trouble against night; it was frightening!"

    Xiao Wan leaned into Ye Qingqing''s arms, sobbing softly.

    Song Yun looked around the room and saw that there were more than ten Tianyu Company security guards in the living room. These people clearly hadn''t slept all night and looked very exhausted.

    "You''ve all worked hard. I''ll give you a bonus after this is over!"

    "To protect the boss''s family is an honor for us," the head of security respectfully said. "It''s just that those people''s actions were too despicable. They run when we call the police, and as soon as the officers leave, theye back, keeping everyone tense all the time."

    "Don''t worry, I''m here today to resolve this issue."

    Song Yunforted everyone and then saw the elder cousin''s father sitting on the sofa with a vacant expression.

    "Uncle, where is my elder cousin?" Song Yun asked curiously.

    "Your aunt has a weak heart and can''t stay up all night, so I let her go to sleep."

    Xiao Wan rubbed his face, this middle-aged man, once known for his schrly identity, now looked utterly defeated. He really couldn''t understand if those people outside had any conscience at all. Putting themselves in others'' shoes, could they really do as they imed?

    "Uncle, you should also get some rest. The sky won''t fall."

    Song Yun said earnestly, "Not a single one of those people will get away!"

    "Ah, I can''t sleep with things on my mind. Song Yun, I realized today that indeed, interests can change a person. Before now, those neighbors were so friendly, but what about now? Each one has a despicable face, repulsive! They don''t even think about when trouble struck our family, it was my father who rushed to help first, and yet they still want to disturb his peace!!!"

    The more Xiao Wan spoke, the more agitated he became, and he raised his favorite jade ruyi, smashing it to the ground with force, as he looked up and bellowed angrily, "Unfilial! Utterly unfilial!"

    "Calm down, calm down. The matter has yet to be dealt with; you don''t want to fall ill first."

    Song Yun quickly patted his uncle''s back, realizing that the neighbors'' actions were even more excessive than what Xiao Wan had described over the phone, which must be why this normally honest man was cursing so angrily.

    "I saw them all downstairs; if you can''t sleep, why don''t youe down with me to take a look at the situation?"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, Xiao Wan nodded his head fiercely.

    As for Xiao Wan, Song Yun did not ask her to join them to avoid stirring up more trouble.

    The four of them, along with two security guards, went downstairs.

    When the group of neighbors saw Xiao Wan, they all started to whisper amongst themselves.

    "Old Xiao,ing out for breakfast?"

    "I''m saying you, old man, were really not ying fair, calling the copsst night. If not for my quick getaway, I''d be behind bars today,"

    "Yeah, yeah, the big brothers in my live stream were over the moon when they got Xiao Wan''s clothes yesterday. If Xiao Wan ever has any old clothes she doesn''t want anymore, you can give them out to everyone, right?"

    Song Yun''s gaze gradually turned colder as he listened to their words.

    Perhaps sensing the shift in the atmosphere, the neighbors finally noticed Song Yun. After locking eyes with him, they each shivered and looked down.

    Why was this young man''s stare so piercing? Like an eagle''s, just one nce caused their eyes to ache.

    "I''m Xiao Wan''s cousin. How do you want to settle this? Let''s make it clear."

    "If I hear another insulting word," Song Yun said coldly, "you can just wait for death!"

    "Who the hell do you think you are? Acting all high and mighty!"

    "A young kid representing the Xiao Family? You must be joking!"

    "Shut up!"

    An enforcer stepped forward and rebuked sharply, "This gentleman is the big boss of Tianyu Company. Think twice before personally attacking him, weighing your own worth!"

    The big boss of Tianyu Company???

    The crowd was stunned. Through their inte surfing over time, they knew Tianyu was at the height of its influence, with substantial assets; if they offended this young man, they probably wouldn''t end well.

    "Heh heh... you''ve got quite the temper for a young man..."

    "Yeah, yeah, we were just joking around; don''t take it seriously."

    "Since you''re Xiao Wan''s cousin, you''re practically our junior. How could we personally attack you?"

    Xiao Wan witnessed once more just how shameless these neighbors could be; he pointed at them, so furious he was shaking all over.

    "You bunch of bastards! Weren''t you all talking about digging up the Xiao Family''s ancestral grave yesterday!!! Stop faking it!!!"

    With these words, the people''s faces couldn''t help but show their embarrassment. Although they really wanted to use the old Xiao Family patriarch to threaten the family, it was only wishful thinking, as they didn''t dare to actually do it.

    "Old Xiao, I was drunk and joking yesterday. Why did you take it seriously? Don''t you think you''re being a bit paranoid?"

    The ringleader from the previous night''smotion stood out.

    "Zhang Shihai! You were the one making the biggest fuss among them. Were you the one who sent people to make trouble at my father''s gravesitest night?"

    Xiao Wan felt his anger surge at the sight of this hoodlum.

    Zhang Shihai shrugged, lookingpletely at ease. He had been in the society for many years and had be impervious to influence. Even if the Xiao Family backed him into a corner, or threw him in jail, he wouldn''t be afraid.

    "I didn''t do anything. Don''t spit blood at me! Be careful, or I''ll sue you for defamation! You''re not young anymore, Old Xiao. How can you not distinguish between jest and earnest? Really now...

    sigh."

    Song Yun stared at him, asking with a cold and deliberate tone, "A joke? If I say I''m going to dig up your family''s ancestral graves today, would you find it funny?"

    Zhang Shihai wanted to stubbornly retort with ''whatever'', but seeing the seriousness deep within Song Yun''s eyes, he grew fearful.

    "Were you the one leading yesterday?" asked Song Yun, his expression revealing nothing.

    Zhang Shihai, feeling the intensity of that stare, found his mouth dry and brain empty, unable to utter any of the excuses he had prepared.

 Chapter 114: Chapter 114: The Punish Evil and Promote Good Card is Surprisingly Useful!

    "You all, one by one, blinded by self-interest, not thinking about how to create a future for yourselves, instead, you''re interested in other people''s privacy."

    Song Yun swept his gaze over the crowd, and the neighbors, one by one, didn''t dare meet his eyes, each of them lowering their heads.

    "System, use the Punish Evil and Promote Good Card on Zhang Shihai!"

    "Ding! The system is making a judgment, please wait!"

    "Ding! Judged as evil and has reached the medium stage threshold, the target Zhang Shihai will have an unlucky year for the next six months, encountering a small disaster every day and a major one each week!"

    The system''s announcement sounded rather vague this time, not specifying any particr punishment for Zhang Shihai.

    But what happened to Zhang Shihai next shocked everyone.

    They saw Zhang Shihai, fearful of Song Yun, start to back away slowly, only to unexpectedly trip and fall t on the ground, lying there clutching his leg and moaning in pain.

    The crowd thought this bastard was trying to swindle someone, to force the Xiao Family toply, but as they watched Zhang Shihai''s forehead bulge with veins and sweat pour out of his skin, they realized something serious had happened!

    "Don''t... don''t touch me! Ouch, it bloody hurts, I''ve tripped on t ground, what bad karma have I created..."

    Zhang Shihai cried out in pain. As a lifelong tough guy from Forty-nine City, he knew his body well, and his leg was most likely broken!

    "Hiss... this guy is in so much pain, must be a broken leg, right?"

    "What bad karma, for him to cause trouble at Old Xiao''s ce of peace, and now the retribution hase."

    "Amitabha, Old Xiao, don''te looking for me, ah, I just shot a video, I didn''t go making trouble at your house."

    "Old Xiao''s spirit in heaven must be protecting the Xiao Family... Oh my god, I''m never messing with the Xiao Family again."

    The neighbors buzzed with conversation, and eventually, they concocted the entire narrative themselves.

    Song Yun hadn''t expected the Punish Evil and Promote Good Card to be so effective this time around. Initially, he thought about utilizing external forces to get these neighbors in line, but it seemed that from now on, even if Xiao Wan stood there for them to film, they would have to think twice.

    "Good and evil will always be repaid, it''s not that it won''t happen, just that the time hasn''te yet. Take this as a lesson, or the next one lying on the ground might be you!"

    Having said that, Song Yun took his uncle home.

    At this moment, his uncle''s spirits were lifted. Seeing the wrongdoer receive theireuppance right before his eyes was damn satisfying!

    "I believe they won''t dare to make trouble again. But honestly, uncle, you need to think about moving. Qing Qing is a celebrity, after all, and she''ll only get more famous once the film is released. The paparazzi outside are not as easy to deal with as these neighbors."

    Song Yun said slowly as he sat on the sofa.

    "But... as you know, the housing prices in Forty-nine City, especially those high-privacy residential areas, are not any lower than in Magic Capital. Even if we sell our current house, it wouldn''t be enough to buy another one..."

    The uncle looked somewhat disheartened. As the head of the household, he felt embarrassed for not being able to support his daughter when she needed it most.

    "Since I''m here today, I''ll solve it all for you. As for the money to buy the house, it can be deducted from Qing Qing''s future film earnings."

    Song Yun said with a smile, "Wife, do you know any agents for those high-end houses in Forty-nine City?"

    "I''m not really sure, I''ll ask Uncle Deng for you."

    Ye Qingqing immediately called the other party and exined the situation. After a moment of contemtion, they mentioned they had an old friend whose business had encountered some problems and needed capital to solve them. His house was located within the Second Ring Road; the safety of the neighborhood could be guaranteed. However, the price would be slightly higher.

    Then, Mr. Deng sent his old friend''s phone number to Ye Qingqing, suggesting that they could all have a meal together after this matter was settled.

    Ye Qingqing, of course, politely declined. Are you kidding me? Your daughter is still eyeing my husband like prey, with those thief-like eyes practically shining. How could I possibly bring my husband to a dinner that''s like walking into a trap?

    Afterward, Ye Qingqing contacted Mr. Deng''s friend and agreed to go see the house soon.

    The group arrived at the address provided and was stopped by the security guard upon entering themunity.

    "Excuse me everyone, but without the homeowner''s permission, we cannot let strangers in."

    The security guard said apologetically, "Why don''t you contact your friend first? As soon as someonees to receive you, I will definitely let you through."

    Song Yun nodded in satisfaction. It''s well known that Forty-nine City is a ce of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. The security guard''s words were humble, but there was an undeniable firmness in his tone, indicating that the property management of thismunity must be quite capable.

    About ten minutes after Ye Qingqing contacted the homeowner, a slightly overweight middle-aged man came running out, gasping for breath.

    "Here is my homeowner''s card, please let them through," he said.

    The security guard took it with both hands, checked it against the online system, and after confirming it matched the homeowner''s face, he opened the gate and let Song Yun and his group inside.

    "Sorry for the inconvenience, ourmunity security is very strict; the person themselves muste to fetch you, otherwise even if someone found a homeowner''s card, they wouldn''t be allowed in," said the middle-aged man as he pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Let me introduce myself; my name is Chai Huairong, and I''m in export trade."

    "Hello, my name is Song Yun."

    Song Yun shook hands with him and smiled, "What we value is safety and privacy. As for the price, as long as it''s reasonable, we can sign the contract today."

    "Wee, most wee!" Chai Huairong was a bit excited, as hispany was burning through tens of thousands every day, and he was waiting for this lifesaving money.

    Chai Huairong led the way while Song Yun and the others looked around, noticing that the greening of themunity was done very well. There was argeke in the center of the area, and during spring and autumn, the property management offered boats for residents to row on theke.

    Upon entering the house that Chai Huairong was selling, they found it fully furnished and ready for someone to move in immediately.

    Xiao Wan, like a curious baby, was pulling her mother around in the three-bedroom apartment, clearly liking it very much.

    "Mr. Chai, how much are you nning to sell it for?" Song Yun asked while sitting on the sofa.

    "This apartment is a total of 173 square meters. Based on the current market price, it would be 34.6 million, but I''ll round it down as a friendly gesture, so 34 million and we can transfer the ownership today!" Chai Huairong poured a cup of tea for Song Yun as he spoke.

    34 million!

    The great uncle felt dizzy when he heard the price. Good heavens, had property prices be this high?

    To think his current home, even if sold, would be lucky to go for 8 million, yet inparison, he realized this one could buy four of his!

    This realization made the great uncle, who had worked in the literary department all his life, a little flustered.

    However, what Song Yun said next surprised him even more. After pondering for only a short while, Song Yun nodded and said, "The price is reasonable, and the apartment is suitable, I have no reason to refuse. I''ll transfer the money to you right now."

 Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Activate Map Mode!

    "Wait, wait a minute!"

    His uncle pulled Song Yun aside and whispered, "How about we check out other houses? This one is a bit too expensive..."

    "Uncle, don''t worry. Xiaowan''s payment for the movie is already a lot, and future payments will only be higher. We can slowly pay it back over time," Song Yun said with an indifferent expression.

    His uncle wanted to say something else, but Song Yun had made up his mind and transferred the payment to Chai Huairong right away.

    The moment the other party received the payment, the system''s voice rang out.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for unlocking the map mode, rewarding you with one Acquaintance Card, and a special note: after the mode is activated, anypany under the host that opens a newpany in an unvisited area will receive an additional 100 million, with no cap!"

    Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit!!!

    Song Yun stared dumbfounded at the Acquaintance Card floating in the System Space; he was momentarily at a loss for words. The system meant that as long as he expanded hispany''s business, he could be the world''s richest man without lifting a finger!

    System daddy!

    Definitely system daddy!

    It''s too damn good to me!!!

    He clenched his fists with excitement, and countless blueprints had already formed in his mind.

    "Mr. Song, congrattions on bing the new owner of this house. Shall we go andplete the transfer procedures now?" Chai Huairong said with a smile, the 34 million would be enough for his business to survive in thepetition for half a year.

    "You coordinate with my uncle," Song Yun said.

    Suppressing his excitement, Song Yun wasn''t sure if he should use the Acquaintance Card now, but thinking about the fact that he was in Forty-nine City right now... If he went back to Magic Capital, he would surely meet some business veterans, but in Forty-nine City...

    Use it!!!

    "Ding, the host has used the Acquaintance Card. Please be punctual and arrive by 2 p.m. at the HD district, Haitai Business za, where the system will provide special guidance!"

    ncing at his watch, Song Yun realized it was already 11:30 in the morning. He looked up the address on his phone and found it was more than an hour''s drive to Haitai Business za.

    Go now! Even if he had to wait there, he couldn''t miss this opportunity!

    "Uncle, I have something else to do, so I won''t be involved with the rest of the process with Mr. Chai," Song Yun said.

    Hearing that Song Yun was leaving, Song Juan walked over and hugged his shoulder, giving her nephew a deep look.

    "I know you''re a busy man. I don''t know how to thank you for this time. Next time youe to Forty-nine City, I''ll cook some delicious food for you."

    "Sure!"

    Song Yun left the neighborhood with Ye Qingqing and casually hailed a taxi to head to Haitai.

    "Husband, what''s the big rush?" Ye Qingqing asked curiously, leaning on Song Yun''s shoulder. Her husband''s activities were always within Magic Capital, and she hadn''t heard of any other rtives in Forty-nine City. Besides, what was he doing going to Haitai Business za? It couldn''t be that he had acquired anotherpany, could it???

    "Actually, it''s just to avoid making them feel worse. Didn''t you see how downhearted uncle looked today? He couldn''t protect his family, and he has no money to move out. If he hadn''t reached out to me, I bet all his hair would''ve turned white."

    Song Yun sighed and continued, "Leaving early is also to save my uncle some face, so he doesn''t keep ming himself."

    "How can you be so wonderful, husband? You''re not only wealthy and talented but also considerate of your family''s feelings. You truly are my treasure of a husband~" Ye Qingqing said happily.

    The two of them chatted andughed all the way to Haitai Business za.

    After getting out of the car, Song Yun looked at his watch, which marked 1:40, and thought to himself that it was wise to have left early. They had spent nearly an hour in traffic; anyter and they would''ve missed the opportunity!

    "Husband, I''m so hungry. Let''s go eat something~"

    Ye Qingqing coquettishly tugged at Song Yun''s arm

    Two people entered the za and found a Sichuan restaurant.

    They had just ordered when amotion erupted outside.

    "Ding! Host, please go to the entrance of the Sichuan restaurant immediately and save the copsed elderly man!"

    The system''s voice suddenly rang out, jolting Song Yun to alertness. He said to Ye Qingqing, "Wife, you sit. I''m going to see what''s happening."

    "I''ll go with you!"

    The couple exited the Sichuan restaurant, pushed through the crowded people, and found a little girl with a head full of silver-haired elderly man lying beside her.

    "Grandpa, what''s wrong with you, grandpa? Please don''t scare Shu Shu... wuwuwu... Uncle, auntie, please save my grandpa..."

    The little girl knelt on the ground with tears streaming down her face, her pitiful state eliciting sympathy from everyone present.

    "Hurry, find the mall''s PA system, see if there''s a doctor around!"

    An older grown-up shouted at the crowd, "Spread out a bit, give the elderly man some space to breathe."

    "Little sister, do you have your family''s contact information?"

    Ye Qingqing squatted beside the little girl and asked.

    "I... I don''t know... wuwuwu, usually, there are people with us when we go out, it''s all my fault... wuwuwu, today I insisted on sneaking out with grandpa, I caused this to grandpa..."

    Ye Qingqing tenderly hugged the little girl tofort her.

    Song Yun first called the emergency number, learning that it would take them ten minutes to arrive.

    He bent down, pried open the elderly man''s eyes, and found that the other had fallen into a deepatose state.

    "Damn it, I don''t know medical skills... How am I supposed to save him!!!"

    Song Yun was getting anxious, wishing he had brought a doctor from his own hospital with him!

    "Ding! As the host has used the Acquaintance Card, a fast track is now avable; spend 10 billion to learn a profession!"

    "Learn medical skills!!!"

    Never mind spending 10 billion now, even if it cost 20 or 30 billion, Song Yun would not hesitate. It wasn''t for the resources he could gain from saving the big shot, but because he couldn''t bear to see a life slip away before his eyes.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for acquiring Grandmaster-level Traditional Chinese Medicine skills!"

    Instantly, torrents of knowledge flowed into Song Yun''s brain, which included not only all the methods of treating diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but also the case memories of other grandmaster-level Chinese medicine practitioners!

    Song Yun shivered, and when he looked down at the elderly man again, he knew where the problemy.

    "Little sister, does your grandpa have high blood pressure?"

    "I think he does... His doctor mentioned if grandpa doesn''t stop drinking, his blood pressure will be unmanageable..."

    The little girl sobbed as she spoke.

    Song Yun nodded. High blood pressure was one of the mostmon ailments these days¡ªif the condition red up, the light symptoms would be dizziness and a foul temper, but severe cases could lead toa like this elderly man, or even death!

    "Young man, are you a doctor?"

    The elder brother who had been maintaining order said kindly, "If you''re not, then let''s just wait for the ambnce. It''s for the old man''s good, and yours too."

    "I appreciate your kindness. I''ve studied Chinese medicine under a master for a few years, so performing some first aid won''t be a problem."

    Song Yun rushed into the Sichuan restaurant, went straight to the kitchen, borrowed a knife, disinfected it with white wine, and lightly made two very shallow cuts on the elderly man''s earlobes.

    Instantly, purplish-red blood began to flow out continuously from the wounds.

    The elderly man''splexion gradually returned to a healthy rosiness.

 Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Ouyang Family!

    "The elderly man''s breathing has be stable!"

    The eldest brothery on the ground, with his ear close to the old man''s nose, listening carefully.

    "Brother, how is my grandpa doing now..."

    The little girl''s eyes were filled with hope, fearing that Song Yun would deliver a statement like a TV drama doctor¡ªthat it was time to prepare for the worst.

    "Little sister, your grandpa is now out of danger, but he''ll still need to go to the hospital for a thorough examination,"

    Song Yun said, smiling as he patted the little girl''s head.

    Just at that moment, the sound of an ambnce siren came from outside.

    Several doctors wearing white coats hurried over with a stretcher, and an older doctor first dispersed the onlookers before turning his attention to the patient on the ground.

    The patient was advanced in years, in the acute phase of hypertension, which could easily cause dangerous fainting if not carefully monitored.

    But, to the doctor''s amazement, after an emergency examination, he discovered that the patient was slowly recovering and even the blood pressure was gradually normalizing.

    "May I ask who called the hospital?"

    The doctor looked around at everyone as he spoke.

    Song Yun stepped forward, and the doctor, with a gentle look in his eyes, asked Song Yun, "What rtion is this elderly man to you?"

    "I don''t know him, but respecting the elderly and caring for the young is a fine tradition in our Hua Country. If I encounter such a situation, I''ll definitely help!"

    The doctor deeply nodded at Song Yun''s words. Not only did this young man have handsome features, but his soul was also just as beautiful.

    "ording to the phone call, the patient''s condition was critical, but now it looks like he will awaken on his own soon. Has any other doctor provided emergency aid?"

    "Take a look at this."

    Song Yun pointed to the old man''s earlobe, which had stopped bleeding, and said with a smile, "I studied traditional medicine for a few years, so I had no choice but to resort to this expedient."

    The doctor adjusted his sses and looked at Song Yun with admiration, remarking, "Young man, you aremendable indeed!"

    "Uncle Doctor, do we still need to go to the hospital?"

    The little girl stood sweetly beside the old man and asked.

    "It''s still best to go for an examination to prevent anyplications," the doctor seriously said. "Little girl, is this your grandpa? Where''s your family?"

    "Grandpa and I sneaked out today..." the little girl confessed with embarrassment. "And I don''t remember my mom and dad''s phone number..."

    "That''s troublesome," the doctor said, frowning slightly. "Without a family member''s signature, we can''t conduct some examinations."

    This situation was rather tricky. If the patient had been in a critical state, he could have been treated as an emergency case, but now the patient might awaken soon. If they took him back for a check-up and the patient''s familyter caused a disturbance at the hospital, the doctor could face a severe penalty, and the department''s bonus could bepletely forfeited.

    "Could we apany him? We can pay for all the examination fees in advance."

    Song Yun spoke gently, "After all, we can''t just leave the elderly man lying on such cold ground."

    The doctor pondered for a moment, then finally nodded his head.

    Lifting the elderly man on the stretcher, the group entered the ambnce and rushed towards the hospital.

    On the ambnce, the doctor who had been asking questions earlier was very kind to Song Yun, andter even inquired about Song Yun''s medical lineage.

    With his wife by his side, Song Yun could only mumble his way through.

    Upon entering the hospital, Song Yun, led by a young doctor, paid all the expenses, while Ye Qingqing apanied the little girl by the elderly man''s side.

    When Song Yun returned to the ward after paying the bills, he heard amotioning from inside.

    He burst through the door and found the elderly man had awakened and was currentlyforting the little girl who was crying on the hospital bed.

    "Young man, I heard from Shu Shu that it was you who saved this old man''s life?"

    Despite his advanced age, the elderly man''s gaze was piercing, and even Song Yun found it difficult to withstand his sharp eyes.

    "Mm, how are you feeling now, sir? Is there anything that still feels ufortable?"

    The elderly man shook his head, gave Song Yun a meaningful look, sighed, and said, "You actually resemble an old friend of mine, ah, but that chap is now nowhere to be seen, and I have no idea where he has gone."

    Song Yun didn''t know what to say in response and sat awkwardly on a chair.

    "I have already notified my family, and we are indebted to you and your wife for this incident. When my son arrives, you can ask for anything within legal bounds, and the Ouyang Family will be able to satisfy it."

    Upon hearing the old man''s words, Ye Qingqing''s eyes widened in disbelief and she asked, "Are you... are you the elder Ouyang Shu?"

    "You seem to know quite a bit, youngdy," the old man said with a smile.

    "Nice to meet you, Grandfather Ouyang! My name is Ye Qingqing. My father went out of his way to visit youst year but unfortunately did not have the chance to meet you."

    Ouyang Shu looked carefully at Ye Qingqing and finally realized, eximing, "Are you the daughter of the Ye family from Magic Capital?"

    "Yes, yes, it''s really... really..."

    Ye Qingqing''s mind went nk, and her usual cleverness was of no use; she could only sit there blushing and embarrassed, with her head lowered.

    "Is the Ouyang Family very powerful?"

    Song Yun quietly asked Ye Qingqing, leaning close to her ear.

    But contrary to his expectations, Ouyang Shu''s hearing was not at all impaired. He sat up, patted Song Yun on the shoulder, andughed, "The Ouyang Family is just alright. The younger generations are good for nothing; it''s all supported by this old man."

    "Then I wish you a long life," Song Yun said.

    "What nonsense are you talking about!" Ye Qingqing chided him with a tap on his arm, "Grandfather Ouyang is already over eighty years old this year¡­"

    Well, Song Yun thought to himself, this man looks like he''s only in his sixties; he had no idea the old man was actually that old!

    "To be old and yet not dead is to be a scoundrel; I am quite the old scoundrel," said Ouyang Shu, with a heartyugh.

    While they were talking, the door to the ward was flung open, and a group of people rushed in, quickly filling the small room to the brim.

    "Father, are you alright?" A middle-aged man at the front asked anxiously.

    At this moment, Ouyang Shu had lost the jovial demeanor of earlier. His face turned stern, radiating a formidable presence without even being angry.

    "Don''t worry, I''m not about to die," Ouyang Shu said indifferently. "Let me give you a heads-up; what happened today was entirely my doing. If any of you dare to reproach Shu Shuter, don''t me this old man for scolding you!"

    "Of course not¡­" said the middle-aged man obsequiously. "It''s good that you''re fine. I have already contacted your personal doctor, shall we go home now?"

    "I''m quite well, there''s no need for those white-coats! Now, let me introduce you to my savior," Ouyang Shu pushed Song Yun forward, exposing him to everyone and said, "This young man is called Song Yun, a very interesting young fellow."

 Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Yes Father is Almost Scared to Death!

    "Hello, my name is Ouyang Rong, Shu Shu''s father. I am very grateful for you saving my old man today. If you have any conditions, feel free to mention them. As long as I can fulfill them, I will not hesitate!"

    Ouyang Rong said, shaking hands with Song Yun.

    "If I were to ask for something, then the rescue wouldn''t be pure-hearted," Song Yun said with a smile, shaking his head. "I just paid over 6000 for the hospitalization fee. Could you settle that when convenient?"

    "Hahahaha, you''re an interesting young man!" Ouyang Shu said with augh, patting Song Yun''s arm. "Since you want nothing in return, let this old man treat you to a family banquet!"

    After speaking, Ouyang Shu threw off the covers and got up. Although the old man was slightly hunched, when Song Yun faced him, the sensitivity of a martial artist was fully stimted, as though he was facing a ferocious tiger!

    A group of people made a grand exit from the ward. At that moment, a bald man in a whiteb coat hurried over and said with a fawning smile, "Mr. Ouyang, it''s a pleasure to meet you. I am the director of this hospital."

    "Hmm, this hospital is very good," Ouyang Rong said, showing a faint smile that, to the director, seemed like high praise. He personally saw the group out of the hospital. Watching the departing figures of the Ouyang family, he let out a deep breath of relief.

    "Director, who were they?"

    A department head asked cautiously.

    "The Ouyang Family!"

    The director wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with lingering fear, "Thank goodness our hospital didn''t encounter any issues today. If there had been even a slight problem, none of us would have had an easy time!"

    "The Ouyang Family..."

    As a native of Forty-nine City, the department head certainly knew what a behemoth the Ouyang Family was. If all the prestigious families and wealthy households of Forty-nine City were to be ranked, the Ouyang Family could definitely be in the top three!

    ...

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing sat in the car, circled around Forty-nine City for quite a while, and finally entered a sprawling, traditional residence.

    Entering the yard, Song Yun was surprised to find birds singing and flowers fragrant; all the buildings were decorated in Chinese style, instantly pulling visitors back into antiquity.

    "This is the ancestral home of the Ouyang Family, and not many people get the chance toe in," Ouyang Shu said with a hint of pride.

    He led the way on his own while the descendants of the Ouyang Family who had been following began to disperse. Eventually, only Song Yun, Ye Qingqing, Shu Shu, and Ouyang Rong remained by his side.

    Ouyang Shu guided them through the courtyard, turning left and right, until they reached arge gate. He fished a key out of his pocket to unlock the gate, revealing a vegetable garden and a small, simple-looking house that seemed out of ce with the rest.

    "This is where I normally live," Ouyang Shu said as he led everyone into the small house and gestured for Song Yun to sit down. Then he poured a cup of tea from arge iron cauldron and handed it to Song Yun, saying, "Today, the old man will cook for you himself, to show you a bit of what I can do."

    Ouyang Rong was surprised and pleased to hear his father''s words. Knowing how, on normal days, his father locked himself away, living a fairy-like life, and how difficult it was for him, as a son, to eat a meal personally cooked by his father. It was only during the New Year that the old man would grudgingly cook arge pot of stew.

    And today, his father was actually going to cook for this young man. Could it be that he was considering mentoring him?

    "You''ve just recovered from a serious illness; please rest. I''ll cook the lunch," Song Yun said with a smile. "Don''t underestimate me because of my young age; I''m also quite adept at cooking."

    "Really? You should know I''m very picky with my food, and I''m not afraid to flip the table if I don''t like it,"

    "Don''t worry, sir. If it''s not to your liking, feel free to scold me," Song Yun assured.

    Ouyang Shu looked at Song Yun approvingly. He knew the Ye family in Magic Capital was highly reputable, and as their son-inw, he must be from a rich or noble background. It was rare for a young man like him to take the time to learn cooking!

    He took Song Yun to the kitchen, still somewhat concerned and watched from the side.

    At this moment, only Ye Qingqing, Ouyang Rong, and Shu Shu were left in the room.

    Shu Shu, who seemed toe often, ran out on her own to y with Grandpa''s parrot.

    Facing the head of the Ouyang Family''s current generation, Ye Qingqing was under great pressure, keeping her head down in silence.

    "How has your father beentely?"

    Ouyang Rong coughed lightly and put his airspletely aside to ask.

    "Still okay..." Ye Qingqing murmured softly, her heart in a flurry, although she had seen many important figures, none couldpare with the Ouyang Family, so sitting here she felt utterly ufortable.

    "Hmm, the Nangong Family has recently reached out to Magic Capital, your father''s days must have been tough, if you need help, just say so. As long as it does not touch the core interests of the Ouyang Family, I can help mediate between you in the middle."

    Ye Qingqing was very grateful for Ouyang Rong''s words.

    The Ye family was currently in the eye of the storm, and her father had also wanted to find a big shot from Forty-nine City to mediate a bit, but due tock of connections, it was impossible for her, as a daughter, not to worry for her father.

    "Then, may I call my father right now?" Ye Qingqing asked timidly.

    With Ouyang Rongrong''s permission, Ye Qingqing dialed her father''s number in front of her.

    Ye''s father had just finished contacting the head of the Zhao Family and was nning out his next moves when he received a call from his daughter.

    "Dad... I''m at the Ouyang Family''s ce right now..."

    Upon hearing this, Ye''s father''s mind exploded with a bang. Why would his daughter be involved with the Ouyang Family???

    Wasn''t she supposed to be dealing with family matters with Song Yun today?

    Could it be that the other party was from the Ouyang Family???

    Fuck, the Ouyang Family is not like the Nangong Family, against whom Ye''s father still felt some spirit of resistance, but if he had offended the Ouyang Family, he felt he might as well lie down and wait for death!!!

    "Qing Qing... don''t be afraid, I''ll contact a big shot from Forty-nine City to see if they can broker something... Where is Song Yun?"

    "Huh? Dad, what are you talking about?" Ye Qingqing asked with a slight frown, slowly adding, "Today Song Yun saved an old man in the mall. Later we found out he was Grandpa Ouyang Shu, so we were invited into the Ouyang Family''s home as guests. Uncle Ouyang Rong said he could mediate the conflict between the Nangong Family and our family!"

    "Phew!!!"

    Ye''s father breathed a sigh of relief. Why didn''t this reckless girl say so sooner!!! He was nearly scared to death!!!

    Wait a second!!!

    Song Yun saved an old man who turned out to be Elder Ouyang Shu???

    Fuck, his future son-inw must be the damn Chosen One, right??? How does he manage to meet these big shots everywhere he goes, knowing that although Elder Ouyang Shu has been retired for several years, his prestige remains, and even the big shots in Forty-nine City must step aside when they encounter the elder.

    Envy!!!

    But now he had already allied with the head of the Zhao Family and was nning to set a trap for the Nangong Family, so there was absolutely no possibility of mediation at this time.

    He gestured for Ye Qingqing to hand the phone to Ouyang Rong.

    "Hello, this is Ouyang Rong."

    "Hello, Mr. Ouyang Rong, my daughter has troubled you," Ye''s father said politely: "I am very grateful for your willingness to help mediate, but there has been a turning point in the situation now, so... we don''t really need it anymore..."

 Chapter 118: Chapter 118: The Most Precious Favor Is One That Doesnt Need to Be Repaid!

    "Hmm?"

    Ouyang Rong asked in confusion, "Could it be that the Ye family intends to take on the Nangong Family alone? Let''s not even talk about what I said - although the Ye family''s assets are indeed substantial, their foundation is a genuine shoring!"

    "This..."

    Father Ye didn''t know how to exin to Ouyang Rong, after all, his alliance with the Zhao Family was a private matter that nobody had been informed about. They were nning to have the Zhao Family make a fierce entrance at the critical moment to backstab the Nangong Family.

    "Wait, I''ll go outside and exin to you."

    Ouyang Rong nodded to Ye Qingqing and then went out to the courtyard. Finding a quiet spot under the shade of trees, he asked, "Since you''re so confident, can I assume that you''ve already found an ally or support in Forty-nine City to contend with them?"

    "If it was just about contending, the Ye family wouldn''t be this passive everywhere. When you first came to Forty-nine City, I knew you were up to no good; you certainly intended to pin down the Nangong Family in Magic Capital, just like a quagmire, letting them sink deeper without realizing. But you don''t have the ability to drag down such a colossal entity by yourself."

    "If the Nangong Family suffers heavy losses in Magic Capital, then the beneficiary would be..."

    Ouyang Rong lit a cigarette, pondered for a few minutes, then suddenly said, "The Zhao Family!"

    "You''ve allied with the Zhao Family!"

    Father Ye on the other end of the phone was terrified by Ouyang Rong''s deduction. He had not expected that a mere slip of the tongue would reveal so much information - truly worthy of being the current patriarch of the Ouyang Family!!!

    "Please keep this matter confidential. Otherwise, all the arrangements we''ve made these days will be in vain."

    Father Ye sighed and said.

    Ouyang Rong exhaled a cloud of blue smoke and said with a smile, "Don''t worry. Your son-inw saved my old man''s life. My old man is quite fond of him. Just for that, I won''t interfere with your ns."

    "But one thing - how did you manage to get through to the Zhao Family? And you even convinced them! You know, Zhao Dong is a tough nut to crack and extremely headstrong."

    Zhao Dong is the current patriarch of the Zhao Family, known for his strong-handed approach. Family members who have not agreed with his decisions have been gradually stripped of their shares in the family business over the years, now just receiving hundreds of thousands a month as allowance.

    How could such a self-reliant person be moved by the plight of the Ye family to spend a considerable amount of resources to stab the Nangong Family in the back?

    "That truly involves some secrets I''m afraid I cannot reveal. Mr. Ouyang, are you interested in some of the Nangong Family''s industries? It''s still not toote to get involved."

    Father Ye said with a smile, not really intending to drag the Ouyang Family into the mix, but merely joking.

    Unexpectedly, Ouyang Rong took it seriously and said, "Actually, I am interested in the Nangong Family''s high-tech industry. However, I can''t support you like the Zhao Family can. How about this: I''ll step in and offer a bit of help when you''re most anxious. How''s that sound?"

    The Ouyang Family, being powerful and wealthy, wouldn''t genuinely covet the Nangong Family''s assets. However, Song Yun had saved their old master''s life, a favor that needed to be repaid. Although Song Yun had said it wasn''t necessary, the fact made the favor even more precious than one with a price tag.

    Ouyang Rong wanted to take this opportunity to repay the favor quickly to avoid futureplications.

    "Really???"

    Father Ye was shocked, and it took him a long while to recover before he said, "Thank you so much. May I share this news with the Zhao Family?"

    "Of course, after all, the three of us are now allies," said Ouyang Rong with a smile. But just at that moment, the aroma of a meal wafted out from the kitchen, causing his previously ungrumbling stomach to grumble hungrily.

    This scent is way too tempting!

    That greenhorn Song Yunkai could never produce such a delicious smell; it seems my father''s culinary skills have be even more exquisite!!!

    "Alright, that''s settled. I''m off to eat."

    Ouyang Rong swallowed his saliva and hung up the phone in a hurry, then made his way to the kitchen.

    Leaning on the doorframe, he peeked into the kitchen, which had been equipped with a traditional rural stove at the request of the Ouyang family''s patriarch, requiring a fire to be lit for each meal.

    But the next scene made Ouyang Rong''s eyes nearly pop out of his head.

    There he saw Ouyang Shu perched on a little stool by the hearth, ceaselessly stuffing firewood inside, while Song Yun was at the counter, frantically stirring the food in a wok with arge spoon.

    "Gulp."

    Inhaling the delicious aroma, Ouyang Rong swallowed another mouthful of saliva¡ª it was so fragrant!!!

    Could this kid be the reincarnation of some culinary god??? After all, he held a position of power and had attended countless banquets, but none of the food had ever touched his heartstrings like today''s meal.

    "You''re quite the master chef,d; how about we build you a room right next to this old man''s? Then I could mooch meals off you every day," Ouyang Shu said as he stood up, pounding his slightly sore back before picking up his chopsticks to carefully chew on a piece of meat from the iron pot.

    "If we go by what you''re saying, this little courtyard is where you usually live alone. If I were to suddenly move in, the younger members of the Ouyang family would surely tear me to pieces," joked Song Yunkai.

    Ouyang Shu red fiercely, grumbling, "I''d like to see which of those brats would dare whisper behind my back!"

    "Yes, yes, you''re wise and invincible. Make way, please¡ªthe dish is about toe out."

    Song Yun ted the dish, and as Ouyang Shu turned around with the te in hand, he found himself face-to-face with his son.

    An awkward silence filled the kitchen.

    Ouyang Rong said with a ttering smile, "You shouldn''t trouble yourself with this sort of task, let me carry the dish in."

    "Step aside!" Ouyang Shu roared with a re and a whisk of his beard. "When you were a child, every time I let you carry the dish, half of it would be gone by the time it reached the room. Do you think your old man is clueless about your schemes?"

    "Cough, cough..."

    Being scolded in front of the younger generation, Ouyang Rong felt rather embarrassed.

    Soon, all the dishes were ready¡ªthree dishes and a soup, with a bowl of rice for each person. They all sat around the table, waiting for Ouyang Shu to pick up the first chopsticks.

    As Ouyang Shu took a slice of "twice-cooked pork" into his mouth, a symphony of vors danced on his taste buds, leaving him wanting more.

    "No, I have to have some wine today; otherwise, it would be a waste of this table of food."

    Ouyang Shu got up and rummaged through the cabs for wine. Due to his doctor''s advice regarding his health, his alcohol and tobo use had been restricted, so this little stash was something he had saved up secretly.

    Ouyang Shu pulled a small bottle from the wardrobe. The wine inside was amber-colored, sealed with a wooden cork and beeswax. Just the look of it made it clear that this was a well-preserved treasure from the old man''s collection.

    "Father, the doctor said..."

    Ouyang Rong, eyeing the bottle of wine eagerly, tried to suppress his father''s intent using the doctor''s advice, hoping to sneakily take the liquor for himselfter.

    But to his surprise, Ouyang Shu mmed the table and eximed, "I''ve been through battles my whole life; how can I not drink? When I get down there, wouldn''t those rascalsugh at me?"

 Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Were My Parents Also Famous in the Forty-Nine City?

    "No worries, I''ll prescribe some traditional Chinese medicine for the old manter. Although it can''tpletely cure his chronic condition, it can still provide some relief."

    Song Yun greedily eyed the wine in Ouyang Shu''s hand. Let alone the old man''s minor ailments typical of someone his age, even if he had been diagnosed with a terminal illness, Song Yun would have been able to strike a deal with the King of Hell.

    Don''t ask, it''s all about trust in the renowned traditional Chinese medicine experts in his mind.

    "You know how to practice traditional Chinese medicine?"

    Ouyang Shu took out three small cups and poured a little wine into each, asking with curiosity.

    Traditional Chinese medicine is an empirical science that requires umtion of case studies over a long period of time. Those famous experts all have white hair, giving off a sense of security with just a nce. You, with your green youth, even if you''ve learned some medical skills, are probably far from mastering them, right?

    "Without going into details, I''m certainly better than most practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine these days."

    Song Yun picked up his cup and sniffed it lightly. A rich aroma of wine wafted into his nostrils, sending a shiver through his body. This wine could not merely be described as a fine one; it was damn exquisite!

    Who would have thought such great wine would be stored in a cheap, one-dor-a-bottle green bottle outside. Luckily, it was sealed with beeswax, otherwise it would be a total waste!

    "Little Song, the old man has his own private doctor. Those doctors are professionals with national subsidies. You don''t need to worry about this."

    Ouyang Rong spoke slowly. All medicines have their side effects, and who knows what Song Yun''s capabilities are like. If he were to identally cause harm to the old man, Ouyang Rong wouldn''t even have a ce to cry.

    "Uncle Ouyang, let me write out the prescription first, and you can show it to those private doctors. If there is any issue, we''ll forget about it, how about that?"

    Seeing Song Yun''s confident look, Ouyang Shu''s interest was piqued. He grabbed a piece of paper and a pen and pped them in front of Song Yun.

    Song Yun first took Ouyang Shu''s pulse and found the old man''s pulse stable and his heartbeat strong. Aside from high blood pressure, his other indicators were several times strongerpared to other elderly people.

    Even the younger generation in the Magic Capital did not necessarily have as good a health as the old man.

    Thinking for a moment, he wrote down two prescriptions, one for lowering blood pressure and the other for strengthening the body.

    Ouyang Rong took the paper. Not being very familiar with traditional Chinese medicine, he took pictures of the prescriptions and sent them to the old man''s private doctor to see what they would say.

    "Let''s drink."

    The old man called out, then brought his lips to the edge of his cup and took a slurp, the taste exploding in his mouth.

    The group finished off the bottle in no time, along with most of the dishes on the table, leaving only leftovers.

    "Song Yun, the more I look at you, the more you resemble an old friend of mine. Who is your father?" Ouyang Shu, with drunken blurry eyes, asked.

    "Dad! I had the same feeling. The first time I saw Song Yun, I thought he looked like that person!!!"

    Ouyang Rong eximed excitedly, "Little Song, do you know Song Bu?"

    ???

    Song Yun was full of question marks, looking at the father and son duo as he asked, "You know my father?"

    "!!!"

    Ouyang Shu spat out his wine with a "pfft," not even bothering to wipe the drops from his beard, and stared at Song Yun in surprise.

    Dark under themp!

    Forty-nine City was so close to the Magic Capital, yet for all these years, the major families had been searching but never found him!

    And Ouyang Rong''s mouth hung open, his lips trembling slightly.

    "Little Song, your mother recently... how has she been?"

    Ouyang Rong fidgeted and asked with a flushed face.

    Ouyang Shu, the old man, came back to his senses and pped his son on the head, cursing his misfortune, "You fool! Can you ask such things in front of little Song???"

    With his head hung low, Ouyang Rong''s lips were pursed, and he seemed lost in thought.

    "Little Song, your parents were quite famous in Forty-nine City. Your father''s knowledge was profound like the ancient Zhuge Kongming, and your mother''s beauty was so radiant she was hailed as the Rose of Forty-nine City. Ah, in the blink of an eye so many years have passed, and who would have thought we would encounter an old friend''s child again. Are your parents... doing well?"

    Upon hearing these words, Song Yun''s mind was in turmoil. What the heck???

    What''s going on???

    Listening to what Ouyang Shu, the old man, said, it seemed like my parents weren''t just ordinary people; on the contrary, they were freaking awesome!!!

    But then, why was my childhood so miserable???

    As a kid, my father would haggle over a penny with the vegetable vendor for ages, that doesn''t connect him to Zhuge Kongming at all!!!

    My mother, while beautiful, had a really fiery temper. I often found myself getting chased around by her wielding a feather duster when I was a kid. Is that what they call the Rose of Forty-nine City??? Was there no other woman in Forty-nine City???

    It took a long while for Song Yun to recover from his shock, and he licked his lips before muttering, "My parents... they should be doing okay, I guess. They''re elusive, after all. Ever since I graduated from college, they''ve started globetrotting, and I don''t even know where they are now."

    Hearing this, Ouyang Shu, the old man, fell deep into thought.

    This couple''s traveling must be just an excuse they used for Song Yun; they must have encountered some trouble and chose to go abroad to not bring disaster to their son. But why didn''t they seek help from the families in Forty-nine City?

    Unless, the one causing them harm was among these prestigious families of Forty-nine City!!!

    Ouyang Shu lifted his head, making eye contact with his son, and saw a profound look in his eyes.

    Only Song Yun, the naive young man, was still in the dark!

    "Ahem, let''s not talk about this anymore, I''m going to pour some tea to sober up."

    Ouyang Shu, the old man, stood up, and Ouyang Rong also left, offering to help and leaving the dining table.

    "Father, Song Bu and the others..."

    Ouyang Rong had a grave expression. He had gone through a lot with Song Bu in his younger days and knew of Song Bu''s capabilities. If it weren''t for extreme pressure, thetter would definitely not choose to go abroad.

    "Send people out to see if they can find the couple. It''s better if they can''t, but if they do, instruct them to protect them secretly!"

    A glint of light shed in Ouyang Shu, the old man''s, eyes as he vaguely remembered the days when Song Bu was pursued by thousands, full of pride and honor, truly deserving of the title, ''a paragon of virtue and talent unparalleled'', such a remarkable figure must not be prevented from returning to the country because of personal grudges!

    "Ding-dong! Ding-dong! Ding-dong!"

    Ouyang Rong''s phone rang. It was a call from his father''s private doctor.

    "Ouyang Rong, where''s the person who prescribed the medicine now!!!"

    An old and excited voice came from the other end of the phone.

    "Master Qi?"

    Ouyang Rong was taken aback. Master Qi was a well-respected figure in the world of traditional Chinese medicine in Hua Country, with disciples all over the nation. This year, Master Qi was seventy-six years old, in retirement for many years, and only consulted for the high-ranking officials behind the red walls when they were ill.

    How could such a person, whom no one dared to offend, personally call about Song Yunkai''s two prescriptions???

    "Ouyangd! I will ask again! Where is the person who prescribed the medicine now!!!"

    Master Qi raised his voice and asked once more.

    "He''s in my father''s courtyard, that prescription..."

    Before Ouyang Rong could finish, Master Qi hurriedly hung up the call.

 Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Uncle Master is supreme! Please accept a bow from your nephew-disciple!

    "Was it from Qi Shan? Is there a problem with Song Yun''s medicinal recipe?"

    Ouyang Shu''s expression turned stern. At this critical juncture where friend and foe were indistinguishable, suppressing any news about Song Yun was the least he could do for an old friend!

    Ouyang Rong shook his head, puzzled, "I''m not sure, Qi Shan seemed to attach great importance to that recipe, and even asked where Song Yun currently is..."

    Ouyang Shu, furious, pped his son on the head, "Are you stupid? You just answer other people''s questions? What if Qi Shan thinks something''s wrong with the recipe and it could endanger my health??? When the authorities start asking questions, won''t everything be exposed about Song Yun???"

    Regaining his wits, Ouyang Rong had an epiphany and hurriedly proposed to his father, "Then I''ll take Song Yun and run, I''ll personally escort them back to Magic Capital. You can handle the dying tactics here!"

    "You, you!!!"

    Ouyang Shu sighed. Given the situation, this was the best oue.

    But who would have thought that just as they returned to the living room, amotion erupted from outside.

    Ouyang Rong took a careful look and realized, it''s over!!!

    Qi Shan rushed in with a group of private doctors, and the Ouyang Family''s juniors didn''t dare to stop them, only able to follow on from the sidelines.

    "Brother Qi Shan, what happened?"

    Ouyang Shu feigned ignorance and hastened to greet him, shaking hands and asking.

    "Brother Ouyang!!!"

    Qi Shan, his expression filled with urgency, hopped and shouted, "I have found our sect''s elder!!! Where is Song Yun, where is Master Song!!!"

    "Shh, shh, shh!"

    Ouyang Shu frowned, first sending all the onlooking juniors away, then pulled Qi Shan aside, asking in confusion, "Are you sure Song Yun is an elder of your lineage? Doesn''t sound likely, does it?"

    "Why not! Do you know where the two recipes Ouyang Rong showed my disciple came from?" Qi Shan, unable to contain his joy, smiled and said, "Theye from the ''Treatise on Injuries and Diseases'' personallypiled by my master! But, unfortunately, there was a great fireter, and the rare book that housed countless cases and recipes burned down!"

    "The remaining recipes were iplete, but just now, when Ipared the recipe to other medical books, I found an ingredient that perfectly filled the gap left by the fire!"

    After hearing this, Ouyang Shu was astonished. He hadn''t expected the young Song Yun to truly be a master of medicine, seeming to be a distinguished physician of renown!

    Indeed, a chip off the old block!

    But now wasn''t the time to discuss this in front of everyone. He looked Qi Shan in the eye and said earnestly, "I will take you to see Song Yun, but you must promise me that you will not reveal any information about Song Yun, no matter what!"

    "???"

    Qi Shan was filled with question marks. Wouldn''t one want to bring such a master into the limelight and let him be the object of widespread admiration? Why did the Ouyang Family want to monopolize him?

    But faced with Ouyang Shu''s expression that clearly said he wouldn''t let him in unless he agreed, Qi Shan had no choice but to nod reluctantly.

    Ouyang Shu signaled to Ouyang Rong with his eyes, indicating for his son to take the other private doctors to the front courtyard for a chat.

    Ouyang Rong nodded slightly, then turned to the crowd with a smile and said, "Gentlemen, it seems that today is a significant day of kinship recognition for Qi Shan. At this time, we outsiders should not disturb their reunion, right?"

    Although the other doctors felt it was strange, faced with the current head of the Ouyang Family, all that remained inside of them waspliance.

    Ouyang Shu led Elder Qi into the small house and pointed to Song Yun, who was cleaning up after the meal, and said, "This is your elder."

    "???"

    Elder Qi looked at him with a ''you''ve got to be kidding me'' expression. Song Yun appeared to be in his twenties. In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, even if you started learning from the womb, you couldn''t just casually prescribe medicine to patients.

    Moreover, on the way here, Elder Qi had already imagined what Song Yun would look like: dressed in a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner''s attire, with a full head of snow-white hair, and eyes radiating wisdom and kindness, definitely over eighty years old...

    But now, looking at him...

    "Let me introduce you, this is the current master of Divine Doctor Hall, Qi Shan."

    Ouyang Shu''s introduction made Song Yun turn around. He nodded to himself looking at the elderly man before him. Although the elder did not exude as much pressure as Elder Ouyang, the strength of his bodily functions and the light in his eyes were much superior to Ouyang''s.

    "Hello, my name is Song Yun."

    Song Yun''s poised and confident demeanor left Elder Qi unsure of how to react. Just a second ago, he was told they were going to meet a senior of the sect, and the next moment, this young fellow appeared. How could he really perform the rites due a disciple to such a young person?

    "Divine Doctor Hall... Qi Shan..."

    Ye Qingqing''s eyes widened in shock at the side. Elder Qi was a famous doctor in Hua Country, and someone countless people wanted to connect with¡ªsomeone no less significant than Elder Ouyang. How did theye across such a figure?

    Then, thinking of the prescription Song Yun had written for Elder Ouyang Shu, Ye Qingqing''s heart fluttered in panic. Could anything serious go wrong???

    "Young Friend Song, I would like to ask, where did the prescription you gave to Elder Ouyange from?"

    Elder Qi pursed his lips, screaming inside: Just say you saw it on the inte, or found it in some ancient book at a street stall, or even if you made it up, it would be fine!

    "Oh..." Song Yun said indifferently, "I studied with an old master for a few years, butter he said he wanted to travel the mountains and rivers, and he left."

    "!!!"

    "What did this old master look like? About how old?"

    Startled by Elder Qi''s sudden excitement, Song Yun stepped back, looking puzzledly at Ouyang Shu who merely shrugged.

    Damn it, the problem with lying is that you can''t ask too many details; you end up having to spin more lies to keep up!

    After a moment''s thought, Song Yun began, "I met him on a rainy night ten years ago. The old master was probably over eighty years old, with snow-white beard, kindly eyes, standing alone in the rain in a robe. I gave him an umbre, and the old master said I had a remarkable bone structure and was a good material for studying medicine.

    He insisted on taking me as his disciple, so I learned some skills from him."

    Song Yun could only think of how masters were portrayed in novels, so he blurted that out impulsively.

    Who would have expected Elder Qi to be even more excited, grabbing onto the table, panting heavily, his greedy eyes fixed on Song Yun.

    Song Yun stepped back again, thinking, I know I''m handsome, but you can''t keep staring at me like this, right? Besides, you''re an old man! It''s time to settle down!

    "Great-uncle master above! Please ept your great-nephew''s bow!"

    Elder Qi knelt stiffly on the ground and knocked his head on the floor three times.

    This move startled everyone in the house, including Ouyang Shu, who had not expected Qi Shan to do such a thing.

 Chapter 121: Chapter 121 Nangong Hans Ulterior Motives

    "Old man, please get up quickly, I''m too young to be shortening my life..."

    Song Yun hurriedly tried to help him up, but Old Qi''s legs were like they had been hit by a heavy weight and just couldn''t be pulled up.

    "Uncle Master, perhaps you do not understand the intricacies involved." With eyes brimming with hot tears, Old Qi said, "The master you met is my own Grandmaster, who left our sect due to a bottleneck in his medical practice. Once he left, it''s been twenty years!"

    "The Divine Doctor Hall mobilized countless connections but failed to find any trace of Grandmaster. It has been the regret of my teacher before his death, but to think that I''ve met you today!"

    "Now the Divine Doctor Hall prospers under my leadership. As the highest-ranking person in our sect, I hope you will return with me. I am willing to hand over the position of hall chief!"

    This deration shocked everyone present. Ouyang Shu looked oddly at Song Yun, not expecting this young man to have such incredible luck, running into such a godsent opportunity.

    Meanwhile, Ye Qingqing was gripping Song Yun''s arm tightly, unable to help herself. Good heavens! Her husband actually turned out to be Old Qi''s Uncle Master!

    And ording to the other party, her husband is to inherit the position of Chief of the Divine Doctor Hall. Which profession in this world has the widestwork? Of course, it''s the doctors¡ªespecially the famous ones!

    In an age where sickness and death are inevitable, a divine doctor is like an extrayer of protection for your life!

    "Husband... am I dreaming... Did we just step in a windfall of luck today? How did we keep running into great figures one after another..."

    Ye Qingqing muttered dreamily.

    Song Yun was panicking now, a lot!

    He did not know what to do next. He couldn''t really cheekily go and seize power, could he???

    And what about the Divine Doctor Hall? He had absolutely no understanding of this sect!

    Perhaps sensing the confusion in the depths of Song Yun''s eyes, Old Master Ouyang Shu cleared his throat and said, "The Divine Doctor Hall currently has 253 doctors, with 63 of them certified as renowned doctors of Hua Country. And that doesn''t even include those who have already gone out on their own. If you inherit the position of hall chief, everyone must treat you with the greatest respect."

    Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit???

    So this kitschily named Divine Doctor Hall is actually so impressive???

    Song Yun searched through his memories for those grandmaster-level traditional Chinese doctors and finally found information about the Divine Doctor Hall.

    Following this memory, Song Yun found the original owner. He saw the system simte the appearance of the other party and was stunned¡ªthis old man looked so simr to the fictitious teacher he described!

    Looking at the identity, well look at that, the 14th Chief of the Divine Doctor Hall. Perhaps this was Old Qi''s Grandmaster!

    So, it turned out that he truly did have some connections with this Divine Doctor Hall!

    "Old man, please get up and talk," Song Yun said,ing back to his senses and noticing that Old Qi was still kneeling firmly on the ground. However, Old Qi stubbornly shouted, "If Uncle Master does not agree toe back with me, I will kneel here until I die!"

    This is terrible, this is terrible, this is terrible!

    Song Yun''s face changed as he sternly said, "Do you dare to disobey your Uncle Master?"

    "I wouldn''t dare, I''ll get up right away!"

    Only then did Song Yun breathe a sigh of relief. He personally patted the dust off Old Qi''s knees and said helplessly, "I only learned a few years of skills from my master. Is it worth you kneeling to me?"

    "It is worth it!"

    Old Qi asserted firmly, "No matter what, you are the disciple of my Grandmaster and share the same generational status as my teacher. I dare not show any disrespect!"

    This gave Song Yun quite a headache, as he pondered how to refuse, he heard Ouyang Shu open his mouth and say, "Perhaps Xiao Song will lead the Divine Doctor Hall in the future, but now, it''s absolutely impossible!"

    "Why?" Qi Laoshi''s eyes gradually turned hostile; in his view, Song Yun should be revered as the current senior of the traditional Chinese medicinemunity!

    Ouyang Shu fell silent, unsure of how to exin to Qi Shan, after all, Song Yun''s identity required him to maintain an extremely low profile.

    After contemting for a moment, Ouyang Shu decided toy everything out to Qi Shan, took him outside the house, and recounted the situation in its entirety.

    "Qi Laodi, if you don''t want to harm Song Yun, then you''d better minimize the impact of what happened today as much as possible!"

    Qi Shan had not expected Song Yun''s identity to be so significant; he had also encountered Song Bu in the past, whosemanding presence still was etched in his memory.

    "I promise you."

    With a sigh, Qi Laoshi said.

    While a covert storm was brewing in Forty-nine City, over in Magic Capital, the Nangong Family had already begun their full-scale offensive.

    Nangong Han had rented a building in the most bustling business district of Magic Capital, to serve as the Nangong Family''s beachhead, with thepany''s registered capital alone amounting to a staggering 6.5 billion!

    As thepany continuously eroded the Ye family''s business, its market value had already surpassed many establishedpanies.

    This served as a beacon, attracting many to flock to the embrace of the Nangong Family.

    In a short time, the Nangong Family''s reputation in Magic Capital soared unmatched, leaving the Ye family far behind.

    Human beings naturally gravitate towards auspiciousness and shun misfortune; on one hand, there''s Nangong Han, born into the prestigious Forty-nine City n, on the other, the unstable Ye family, with wealth but no foundation. Theparison made it clear the Ye family was destined to decline!

    At that moment, Nangong Han was present at a banquet. Today, under the guise of the Zhuang family, he had issued invitations to numerouspany owners and family heads, curious to see how many would insolently stand with the Ye family.

    As the banquet began, sure enough, ny percent of those listed arrived on time, and Nangong Han couldn''t be bothered to court the rest.

    "Young Master Nangong, I am grateful for the opportunity you''ve given us today to bond; I''d like to ''borrow flowers to offer Buddha'' and toast to you!"

    An entrepreneur said, raising his ss to Nangong Han first.

    Nangong Han, very graciously, picked up his ss and downed it in one go.

    This gesture made everyone present warm up to Nangong Han considerably.

    After all, he was the legitimate grandson of a first-rate family in Hua Country, of noble status; by humbling himself to give them face, it was a great honor!

    Thus, with various thoughts in mind, many toasted to Nangong Han.

    Suddenly, the atmosphere of the banquet livened up, with many familiar faces even starting to crack risqu¨¦ jokes.

    Nangong Han sipped his drink, nodding with satisfaction as he watched everyone.

    His trip to Magic Capital was not merely to umte wealth for the family but more so to establish a solid foundation, to safeguard against potential failure in the Nangong Family''s contest with the Zhao Family.

    Therefore, this mission was of utmost importance; he very much needed a good reputation!

    After the third round of drinks and the fifth course of dishes, the head of a small Magic Capital family stood by Nangong Han''s side and obsequiouslyughed, "Young Master Nangong, you appear to still be single, right? My daughter is twenty, never been in a rtionship before, perhaps..."

    As soon as these words came out, people around the head couldn''t help but curse inwardly, thinking what a sellout, ready to auction off his own daughter to climb the socialdder!

    But truth be told... if their own daughters could marry into the Nangong Family, wouldn''t they themselves reach new heights of sess?

 Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Cleaning up the Traitors!

    But what Nangong Han said next left everyone deeply disappointed. He stated that as the family has been in a developmental phase these years, and he, being the legitimate eldest grandson and the future head of the Nangong Family, simply couldn''t afford to be preupied with romantic entanglements.

    Given that, no one spoke further on the matter, although there were some who pondered whether, if their daughters weren''t suitable to be the main wife of the Nangong Family, they might still be considered for a side room?

    After all, Nangong Han couldn''t possibly refuse a free offer of flesh sent directly to his door!

    Using their daughters to ascend socially was something these people had no qualms about; on the contrary, they believed they had secured a strong backing for their daughters, promising them a bright future!

    The banquet went on until the evening, and the guests left in high spirits.

    When Nangong Han and Zhuang Siheng returned to the Zhuang residence, the servants considerately brought them two warm towels.

    Nangong Han pressed one to his face and let out a deep sigh before saying, "Everything is ready, let''s begin!"

    Zhuang Siheng was thrilled to hear this; he had been waiting for this day for far too long! Once the Ye family was brought down, his Zhuang family would take the throne as the richest in Magic Capital!

    But what Zhuang Siheng didn''t know was that Nangong Han had already begun his schemes behind the scenes, waiting to devour the Ye family''s assets before kicking Zhuang Siheng out of the game!

    Meanwhile, at the Ye Corporation.

    All the senior executives gathered in the president''s boardroom at the top floor.

    During this period, Magic Capital''s businessmunity had been thrown into chaos, with theirpany''s various operations under relentless attack.

    Add to that, the originally healthy cash flow had be extremely fragile due to the acquisition of ISpany.

    The executives sat in their seats with various thoughts on their minds.

    "Chairman, some of our peripheral industries have already been taken over by the Nangong Family, who have started to invade our core businesses! If this goes on, the entire group won''t even be able to pay back the bank loans!" one executive said with a furrowed brow. However, the father of the Ye family was still leisurely sipping his tea, showing no inclination to respond.

    His behavior deeply disappointed everyone present. Was this really the chairman who once fought on the front lines?

    Could it be that the chairman''s ambition for the business had been dulled by wealth andfort?

    If that was indeed the case, they might as well switch allegiances to a more promising leader now. After all, although the Nangong Family had not been in Magic Capital for long, their power was formidable, and with continued growth, they were certain to rece the Ye family!

    "I have my considerations about this situation; there''s no need for further questions," the father of the Ye family set down his teacup, his demeanor shifted, and a glint of sharpness shed in his eyes as he said coldly to those present: "You should rather be worried about the projects at hand! Is it really that difficult to maintain thepany''s operations?

    Or is it that some of you have already leaked secrets behind the scenes?"

    "Don''t think that just because I have been in a high position for many years and out of the grassroots, you can fool me with your little scheming¡ªit''s still too naive!"

    "Chairman, we are all thinking of what''s best for thepany! Without thepany, our statuses mean nothing. You have no reason to suspect everyone now¡ªit''s truly disheartening!"

    The speaker was a veteran of thepany, a man with significant weight within the group. His standing up to speak also represented that many of the senior executives had already lost their basic reverence for the father of the Ye family.

    "Kong Jiexiong, you''re 63 this year, aren''t you?" the father of the Ye family said with a smile: "You''re not of the age to have dementia; howe you''ve started to get muddled?"

    "During the acquisition of ISpany, secrets were clearly leaked from within our group, which led to our heavy losses! Have you already forgotten, even though it happened not so long ago?"

    The father of the Ye family rose to his feet and took a document from Fan Yiru, mming it down on the table.

    "I have a list here, and on it are the names of people who''ve taken money from the Zhuang family recently, whether more or less. Will youe forward yourselves, or should I call out each name?"

    The executives below fell silent, looking around uncertainly, their hearts filled with trepidation, not knowing whether this was a ruse by Ye''s father or if he had truly caught them red-handed.

    "Last three seconds! If it reallyes out of my mouth, you all know what the consequences would be, right?"

    Only then did everyone recall the decisive and ruthless younger days of Ye''s father when dealing with matters, never showing any mercy to enemies. There was once a vice president of the group who was exposed for taking kickbacks from a partner, and he''s still sewing in prison now.

    "I''m sorry, President! I was blinded by my greed and did something to betray the group, I ept my punishment!"

    "..."

    "President, I don''t know what I was thinking at the time, just...sigh!"

    Some stood up in silence, some spewed a torrent of words, and others didn''t believe Ye''s father had any evidence on them, so they satfortably in their seats, hurling angry words at these corporate traitors.

    "Write your own resignation letters. The money you''ve made over the years with the group should be enough for you to live out your days infort."

    Ye''s father pped his hands, and a group of security guards rushed into the conference room from outside, dragging the executives who had admitted their wrongdoing.

    The door to the conference room closed, and Ye''s father flipped through the documents, dividing them into more than ten parts.

    Then he walked a circle around everyone, depositing the numerous documents alongside different individuals.

    Ye''s father sneered disdainfully, "To make a mistake and not have the courage to admit it, I am ashamed to have you as my subordinates!"

    "President...I..."

    Those who were handed documents turned ashen, wanting to argue but were interrupted by Ye''s father, who once again opened the door. This time, the people who came in weren''t security guards, but police officers!

    At this point, there was only one thought in everyone''s mind: it was all over! Completely over!

    Their glory and wealth, their bright futures, all ruined by a momentarypse of judgment!

    "President! I''ve made so much profit for thepany over the years, you can''t just discard me after using me up!"

    "Old Ye! I''ve been with thepany since its early days; can you really bear to send an old friend to prison?"

    "President, I''ll resign, I don''t want anything else, I just beg for your mercy, for the sake of my years of toil for the group, please let me off!"

    Ye''s father watched them coldly without a word, then turned to the police officer and said, "Captain Li, we''ve finished collecting the evidence, I''ll leave it to you to follow the procedures."

    Captain Li nodded his head, filled with shock. He hadn''t expected the established Magic Capital enterprise, Ye Group, to have so many traitors at the top. This news would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar if it got out!

    The traitors who needed to be dealt with were dealt with, and those who needed to be punished were punished. Those who remained in the conference room breathed a sigh of relief.

    Ye''s father picked up his cup again and took a sip of water to moisten his throat before speaking, "Kong Jiexiong, you''ve grown old and can no longer keep up with the pace of the group''s development. From now on, you should rest well."

    Kong Jiexiong''s lips trembled, wanting to say something, but the harsh reality pped him hard, proving his ipetence and foolishness.

    In the end, he nodded dejectedly and left the conference room.

    "Everyone present is a pir of the group. I hope you will take on more responsibilities in the future. The group will never treat you unfairly!"

 Chapter 123: Chapter 123 Adoration from the Rich Second Generation!

    Song Yun still didn''t know that in the two days he was away, various powers in Magic Capital had already begun to sh, withpanies going bankrupt every day. At the same time, some who had aligned with the Nangong Family rose to be new billionaires.

    At this point, he had already bid farewell to Old Master Ouyang Shu and was nning to return to Magic Capital with Ye Qingqing.

    When leaving, Old Master Ouyang had specifically taken out one person from his security system to protect Song Yun.

    Although Song Yun thought that as an ordinary citizen, he wouldn''t encounter any problems, seeing the serious look on Old Master Ouyang''s face, he could only agree.

    The person responsible for protecting Song Yun was named Huang Baoding. For now, Song Yun only knew his name and nothing about his background.

    "Brother Huang, although in Forty-nine City you don''t have as much power, life in Magic Capital is definitely more free than in Forty-nine City."

    Arriving at the airport, Song Yun said with a smile, "Forty-nine City gave me too much pressure. The thought that the people walking on the road could be some powerful figure made me feel constrained."

    Huang Baoding deeply felt the same. In a siheyuanplex not far from the Ouyang Family, lived more than a dozen families. Each household had a member in a high position, but they looked no different from the ordinary people exercising in the park.

    "Boss Song, when we get to Magic Capital, am I staying with you, or...?"

    Huang Baoding spoke up, asking as usually, as a bodyguard, he would need to stay under the same roof as the person he was protecting. However, considering that Song Yun and Ye Qingqing were newlyweds, he might not want an outsider disturbing their life.

    "I have a vi in Magic Capital with plenty of rooms; if Brother Huang doesn''t mind, you can stay with me."

    No sooner had Song Yun spoken than the system''s voice sounded.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for initiating follower mode! Would you like to open the panel?"

    Follower?

    Song Yun looked at Huang Baoding oddly; could the system be referring to him?

    Curious, Song Yun opened the panel.

    "Follower No.1!

    Name: Huang Baoding

    Age: 31

    Gender: Male

    Mastered Skills: Expertise in firearms, hand-to-handbat, surveince and anti-surveince, driving cars, helicopters, tanks, and other vehicles.

    Loyalty: 54 (Note: If loyalty falls below 50, the follower is automatically removed!)"

    Cars are fine, but helicopters and tanks, what on earth? It turns out Huang Baoding has a big background, possibly a member of some top-tier military unit.

    But thinking about it makes sense. Before Old Master Ouyang retired, he was an extremely important person. The one responsible for his protection couldn''t possibly be a nobody.

    "Ding! Detected host location at Forty-nine City Xiaoxing Airport. Would you like to check in?"

    Song Yun was left somewhat stunned by the system''s second prompt; why hadn''t the system notified him to check in when he had arrived before?

    But now wasn''t the time for doubts, so Song Yun decisively pressed the check-in button.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host onpleting the check-in. You are rewarded with all shares of Daxia Airlines! Daxia Airlines currently has a market value of 360 billion and ranks second among Hua Country''s airlines!"

    ???

    Song Yun was stunned, originally thinking at most he would be rewarded with a private ne, but the system didn''t follow any set pattern and pulled a trump card instead¡ªgifting him an entire airlinepany!

    "Honey, there''s still more than an hour before boarding, let''s go sit in the lounge,"

    Ye Qingqing said, snuggling against Song Yun''s arm.

    "Let''s go, let''s go! Right now!"

    Song Yun said gleefully, and now it wasn''t just a matter of going to the lounge, even resting in the airport director''s office would be no problem.

    The three of them arrived at the lounge, presented their first-ss tickets, and were escorted by a staff member to the sofa area.

    Upon entering, Song Yun looked around and realized that the ce was filled with elites from all walks of society; they either took outptops to pore over financial statements or picked up a book to read and jot down notes, not a single person was ying with their phone.

    Song Yun and hispanions found an empty sofa, and Ye Qingqing casually picked up a few magazines from the shelf and started reading.

    Not far away, there was a rich young man dressed impably. The moment he nced up, he caught sight of Ye Qingqing glowing enchantingly under the light.

    At that moment, the rich young man''s gaze froze.

    My God, this youngdy is so damn beautiful!

    Could this be what love is? Could this be what it feels like to have your heart skip a beat?

    The rich young man had seen countless women and thought that no woman in this world could capture his heart anymore.

    But today, by the arrangement of fate, he had encountered his destined woman!

    "Brother, what do you think about me finding you a sister-inw?" the rich young man said, patting his brother who was focused on his thesis.

    When he heard his brother''s words, the younger one looked up in confusion, "Didn''t you say the romance of your life died back in elementary school? Now you''ve set your sights on which family''s daughter?"

    "Look over there!"

    Following where his brother pointed, the younger one was left dumbfounded and visibly excited.

    "How''s that, how''s that! Pretty, right? Don''t you think it would be inappropriate for me to go over and strike up a conversation now?" the rich young man clenched his fist, lowering his overly excited voice as he said, "I only looked once, and I''ve already thought of our kids'' names, this is the power of love!"

    But, to his surprise, his brother did not agree.

    The rich young man looked down to find his brother''s gaze burning with intensity, seemingly able to shoot fire, which was problematic, could it be that this kid wanted to steal his wife-to-be?

    "Brother, listen to me, you''re still young, and many women are waiting for you in the future!" the rich young man advised earnestly, "Look at that beauty''s cool temperament, you can''t handle it!"

    "Bro! Didn''t you see the man beside her???" the younger one sped his brother''s arm tightly, eximing, "That man is Song Yun! Thergest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation nowadays!"

    "Hmm???"

    "You really should pay more attention to business news!" the younger oneined, yet his gaze never left Song Yun.

    "Mr. Song is currently ranked 25th on Hua Country''s richest people list! He is thergest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation, and there are rumors that Mr. Song has some unknown businesses yet to be unearthed. Even my mentor wants to personally interview Mr. Song, to write a thesis on his rise to fortune!"

    The words of the younger brother gradually widened the eyes of the rich young man. Although he had not paid much attention to Mountains and Waters Corporation or the wealth rankings, his brother''s mentor was a famous economics professor from Magic Capital University, receiving a national stipend, and had even been honored as a Yangtze River Schrst year.

    Such a learned man wanting to interview a young person showed just how significant thetter''s background must be!

    "Gulp..."

    The rich young man swallowed hard, thankful that he hadn''t foolishly gone to chat her up, otherwise, he wouldn''t even know how he''d died!

 Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Highest Level! The General Manager Personally Receives!

    Song Yun sat there, thoughtfully looking at the ne ticket in his hand. Logically, after check-in waspleted, the airport''s higher-ups should have been informed of his arrival, and the record of his ticket purchase would have undoubtedly been passed to the person in charge at the first opportunity.

    But now, more than twenty minutes had passed; why had no onee looking for him?

    Could it be that his presence as Chairman was really that inconsequential?

    "Husband, are you looking at that woman in the lounge?"

    Ye Qingqing watched as Song Yun''s gaze wandered around, and she turned his face to hers, staring intently. Her pouted lips could have hung a teapot.

    "Not at all, I''m just curious about how you upper-ss folks wait for flights," Song Yun joked with a cheeky smile.

    Ye Qingqing gave her husband an unamused nce and said, "I wouldn''t dare im to be high society. Your worth is much higher than this littledy''s. Right now, I''m just working for you~"

    Song Yun, with his arm around Ye Qingqing''s waist, felt veryfortable and gently pinched the soft flesh around her waist, giving his wife a couple of yful winks.

    Ye Qingqing could see right through Song Yun''s mischief, blushed, and gently punched him on the chest, saying, "I might not be high ss, but you are certainly lowbrow!"

    "I''m only lowbrow with you," Song Yun whispered in Ye Qingqing''s ear.

    As this affectionate couple whispered sweet nothings to each other, the highest conference room in the airport was in a serious mood.

    The general manager said sternly to the management of various departments, "We''ve just received a notification from the board of directors that Chairman Song is currently in Forty-nine City. From the internal flight booking records, I see that Mr. Song will be boarding in a little over half an hour, with Magic Capital as his destination!"

    As soon as these words were spoken, there was a buzz of discussion among those present.

    "Why didn''t the Chairman ask his secretary to give us a heads-up? We could have prepared a private jet for him!"

    "Yes! Mr. Song, as the Chairman of Dash Xia Airlines, still has to squeeze in a flight with others. Won''t this be aughingstock among our peers if word gets out?"

    Because of system-inserted memories, everyone present knew about Song Yun. What puzzled them was why the Chairman wanted to make a secret visit!

    The general manager knocked on the table and said seriously, "Hasn''t anyone considered why Chairman Song hase so quietly? Isn''t it because he intends to go into the grassroots and get a clear picture of operations and service?"

    "That''s a real possibility. After all, Chairman Song hasn''t been involved in thepany''s affairs for years. Coming back suddenly, he''d certainly want to understand the current state of thepany first!"

    A manager responsible for crew members said thoughtfully.

    "I pride ourselves on our service and efficiency being top-notch in Hua Country, but that''s no match for Chairman Song''s concerns. I n to personally meet Chairman Song and have him offer some advice to the airport," the general manager spoke slowly, and then added, "Also, set up Chairman Song''s private jet immediately! As soon as the meeting is over, arrange for him to board right away!"

    "Understood!"

    The subordinates scattered to prepare for Chairman Song''s first inspection.

    Meanwhile, the general manager straightened his clothes and, after practicing a perfect smile in the mirror, headed toward the waiting area.

    ...

    "Brother, do you think with his status, he doesn''t have his own ne?" A wealthy young man asked with a perplexed look.

    The younger brother red irritably at his older sibling; he had just been thinking about whether to ask for an autographed photo, and his train of thought was disrupted by his brother.

    "Chairman Song is being low-key! Not every tycoon needs to show off their wealth to prove their power," the younger brother retorted, but inside, he too harbored doubts.

    He had specialized in economics and knew a great deal about the rags-to-riches stories of various tycoons, as well as the operations of theirpanies. As thergest shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation, Song Yun had countless capitalists as underlings. Wouldn''t there always be seven or eight bodyguards protecting him whenever he traveled, with people escorting him everywhere?

    But how could that man, who should be Song Yun, be squeezing into the first-ss cabin of a ne just like them?

    Could he have mistaken someone else for Song Yun?

    His brother was also unsure all of a sudden.

    Soon it was time to board, and the two brothers were the first to head to the boarding gate.

    Song Yun and his group followed in line behind them.

    Seeing Song Yun behind them, the younger brother''s heart started pounding, and he blushed as he pulled his elder brother aside, gesturing for Song Yun and his group to go ahead and check their tickets.

    Just as Song Yun nodded at the younger brother, the general manager came running over from not far away.

    "Chairman Song! Please, wait a moment!"

    At this voice, everyone looked back.

    They saw a man dressed in a suit, apanied by more than a dozen people, rushing over.

    Seeing the insignia on the chest of their suits, the younger brother quickly hid to the side. These were the executives of Daxia Airlines¡ªdefinitely not someone to mess with!

    "Good day, Chairman Song, I''m Jiao Ming, the airport manager. Just call me Xiao Jiao!" Jiao Ming caught his breath and said, "We didn''t know you wereing, so we didn''t prepare a proper wee. Please ept our apology!"

    With that, the airport high-level executives lined up behind Jiao Ming, bowed deeply to Song Yun, and called out in apology, "We ask for Chairman Song''s forgiveness!"

    Look, what is service personnel? This is service personnel!

    Even if one holds a high position, as long as you are in the airport for a day, you must remember the ethos of service!

    The bystanders were all stunned, especially the two brothers. The younger brother''s eyes were filled with fervent admiration as he watched Song Yun. This was the role model for a new generation of young people! At such a young age, he had created such arge enterprise. After he graduated, he certainly had to carve out his own territory in the business world just like Chairman Song!

    And the elder brother swallowed hard, thanking his luck he had heeded his younger brother''s advice not to provoke the man, otherwise, he might have been cklisted by the airline, right?

    "Husband, what is this?" Ye Qingqing looked at Song Yun curiously.

    Could it be that her husband also had shares in Daxia Airlines?

    Jiao Ming extended a hand in a guiding gesture and respectfully said, "Chairman Song, the airport has arranged a private jet for you. Please allow me to escort you to your aircraft!"

    After speaking, he stood beside Song Yun to guide him.

    Song Yun nodded and took Qing Qing''s tender little hand as they walked forward, while Huang Baoding followed thoughtfully, watching Song Yun''s retreating figure.

    "I never expected Chairman Song and Daxia Airlines to have such a good rtionship! When I return to school, I can boast to those senior students!" the younger brother eximed excitedly.

    Sure enough, only a big-shot figure would have the general manager himselfe to receive him for a simple ne ride, while small fries like them would find it difficult to even get a glimpse of the general manager!

    "Geez, a private jet! Song Yun''s worth must be substantial! Dad once thought about buying a private jet, but he quickly abandoned the idea after seeing the price. This sort of thing is simply not affordable for ordinary families!" the elder brother said, clicking his tongue in envy.

    While the two brothers were deep in their thoughts, the conversation of the executives behind them left them frozen in their tracks.

 Chapter 125: Chapter 125 President Song is really low-key!

    "President Song is really too low-key, even if he isn''t the chairman of Daxia Airlines, he''s still the biggest shareholder of the Mountains and Waters Corporation. To think he doesn''t travel in his private jet, that mindset is worth learning from for a lifetime!"

    "President Song is just too handsome! I thought the photos I saw on thepany intr were Photoshopped! But now it seems that pictures don''t do him justice at all; he''s so much more charming in person!"

    "Ah, to be able to work for apany under President Song, I''m deeply honored!"

    A group of executives happily discussed, but these words stunned the pair of brothers when they heard them.

    Especially the younger brother, he pushed up the sses on the bridge of his nose as if he had discovered some secret!

    So, Daxia Airlines is also one of President Song''s businesses! My god, could it be that President Song''s actual assets are already higher than even the richest person in the Magic Capital?

    No, no, the current richest person in the Magic Capital is President Song''s father-inw!!!

    Complicated,plicated!!!

    Initially, they had thought President Song was marrying above his ss by joining the Ye family, but after knowing he was a shareholder in Mountains and Waters Corporation, they thought he was of equal status. But now, it turns out that the Ye family was the one marrying up!

    Meanwhile, President Song and his entourage followed the manager through a private passage to the tarmac, and from a distance, they saw a ne with a big character painted on it: Song!

    No need to say more, this was President Song''s personal vehicle.

    Upon entering the private ne, two flight attendants courteously serviced the three of them, and even the pilot puffed out his chest and introduced himself, eager to make a good first impression on President Song.

    Sittingfortably on a soft sofa, President Song held a specially mixed drink in his hand and let out a contented sigh.

    Private nes are just wonderful, whether it''s the interior decoration or the level of privacy, all are several times higher than first-ss on a regr ne.

    "Husband... when did you even buy a ne..."

    Ye Qingqing was still stunned; she thought the ne President Song bought would at most be one or two billion, but after seeing this ne, she waspletely floored.

    This ne, converted from a Boeing 747-8, cost just over 400 million US dors to buy, not to mention the ongoing maintenance!

    It''s simply astronomical!!!

    "What''s the matter? It''s just a ne. Didn''t cost much," President Song said with augh, hugging Ye Qingqing''s shoulders.

    Ye Qingqing sighed and said, "Husband, do you know how much this ne is worth in Hua Country currency? About 2.6 billion! Your dear father-inw once wanted to buy one, but after thinking about the tens of millions a year in maintenance costs, he dropped the idea. Now you can say you''re even more impressive than the richest man in the Magic Capital."

    Upon hearing this, President Song, who was drinking water, nearly choked to death.

    What the hell???

    Did his ears have a problem???

    This ne costs 2.6 billion?

    And it''s continuously burning money every day???

    Damn, he initially thought a ne would at most cost a few billion, but now it seems that was not at all the case!

    "Husband~ tell me, what other assets do you have that you haven''t told me about~" Ye Qingqing affectionately rubbed her face against President Song''s neck and pouted, asking coquettishly. She had no idea how much money her husband had¡ªwasn''t she failing as a wife?

    "Well... why don''t you guess?"

    President Songughed awkwardly; he simply couldn''t tell Ye Qingqing about his current assets, because his assets were always on the rise. If he told her now and suddenly anotherpany emerged out of nowhere next time, wouldn''t that be like deceiving someone?

    "Humph! Mountains and Waters Corporation is yours, Tianyu is yours, even Daxia Airlines is yours!"

    Ye Qingqing pouted unhappily, "I''ll uncover all your secrets one by one!"

    As for Bao Ding, he pursed his lips and sat not too far away, looking at President Song with aplicated gaze. He had never imagined that someone as young as President Song could have so many assets; even the direct heir of thergest family in Forty-nine City might notpare to him, right?

    Even stranger was that Song Yun, despite owning so many assets, was not famous at all!

    He didn''t have any personal security around him, and if it hadn''t been for Elder Ouyang choosing him this time, the guy would probably still be running around the streets alone.

    Buddy, I beg you, could you please have a bit of self-awareness as a tycoon?

    Other tycoons step out with seven or eight bodyguards in tow, fearing any mishap; you, on the other hand, are just like an ordinary person.

    Huang Baoding decided that as soon as he arrived in Magic Capital, he would first contact his formerrades-in-arms to quickly form a dedicated security team for Song Yun.

    Otherwise, even he would be afraid while following Song Yun!!!

    The ne took off swiftly, flying toward Magic Capital without any turbulence.

    The ne was equipped with pre-downloaded, allwork videos avable for passengers to watch.

    Of course, Song Yun had no interest in them, but Ye Qingqing in his arms was clutching a bunch of snacks, tearfully watching thetest hit romance drama.

    She would giggle one moment and look miserable the next, arousing Song Yun''s curiosity too.

    "Husband, boo hoo hoo, the heroine is so pitiful, misunderstood by the leading man, and her parents were even in a car ident, boo hoo hoo, when she needed the leading man the most, he was at the bar with the second female lead, boo hoo hoo, bad man!"

    Ye Qingqing sobbed softly in Song Yun''s embrace, but Song Yun was actually quite engrossed, for men and women think differently and see issues differently.

    But since Ye Qingqing was his wife, Song Yun joined her in condemning the scumbag.

    "Husband, I''m sleepy, I want to take a nap."

    Ye Qingqing stretchednguidly, rubbed her eyes, and walked toward the rest area.

    Song Yun''s eyes flickered; it seemed he had not been alone with his wife for several days...

    If he followed her now, wouldn''t it be a bit... pah! No, wrong! He was going tofort his wife who was excessively sad, not take advantage of the situation!

    Having rified his intentions, Song Yun scurried into the room.

    An hourter, Ye Qingqing straightened her clothes and red at Song Yun, thanks to whom she wasn''t the slightest bit sleepy anymore!

    The ne soon arrived at Magic Capital Airport, where the flight attendants escorted Song Yun out of the airport attentively.

    At the entrance, there was a car sent especially by Father Ye to pick up the couple and take them back to the Ye family.

    The driver was Tu Gang, and the moment heid eyes on Huang Baoding, all his muscles tensed up.

    Huang Baoding also frowned and looked at Tu Gang unfavorably.

    Seeing that the two were about to sh, Song Yun quickly said, "Uncle Tu, this is my personal bodyguard from Forty-nine City, who has now been reassigned to me. Brother Huang, this is my father-inw''s personal bodyguard. We''re all family here."

    "Hello," Tu Gang was the first to extend his hand, and after a covert trial of strength with Huang Baoding, he turned away grimacing, looking at his now slightly swollen palm.

    "Mr. Song, your father-inw''s bodyguard is no ordinary man..."

    Huang Baoding, with his hands behind his back, whispered into Song Yun''s ear.

    "Of course, Uncle Tu is also from the military. You two might even berades," replied Song Yun.

    ???

    With a look of confusion, Huang Baoding nced at Song Yun, thinking to himself why he hadn''t been told earlier¡ªit was like family members fighting each other.

    He hastily saluted Tu Gang and said, "Sergeant, greetings, I was ignorant before, please forgive me!"

    "No harm done, but you sure are strong, kid," Tu Gang said with a look of satisfaction, then gestured for everyone to get into the car.

 Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Its Just a Small Amount of Money, Ill Pay It All!

    Song Yun and hispanions had just arrived at the Ye family home when they noticed two luxury cars parked at the entrance.

    Could it be that the Ye family had visitors?

    Leading Ye Qingqing by hand, Song Yun walked toward the living room, while Tu Gang and Huang Baoding, who had bonded splendidly on the way over, found themselves a spot to chat.

    Upon entering the living room, Song Yun noticed Father Ye frowning and looking displeased at the two men in front of him.

    Seated opposite Father Ye were Zhuang Siheng and Nangong Han, there today to stage a forced takeover, nning to buy out the Ye familypletely and consolidate all assets in a short period.

    "Xiao Song, you''re back, take a seat," Father Ye called out to Song Yun. As for Ye Qingqing, she went upstairs to find her mother, a woman had no ce in the affairs of men.

    "So this is President Song, truly a man of striking appearance," said Zhuang Siheng with apliment. "President Song, perhaps we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future. As a small token of respect for our first meeting."

    With that, Zhuang Siheng took out a small box and opened it to reveal a jade thumb ring, radiating an enchanting green.

    Song Yun picked it up and looked at it; the thumb ring glowed enticingly. Could this be the imperial green often mentioned in novels?

    "Hello Song Yun, my name is Nangong Han, the legitimate eldest grandson of the Nangong Family from Forty-nine City," Nangong Han said, extending his hand politely. Song Yun didn''t even bother to look his way, forcing Nangong Han to grind his teeth and offer a strained smile, thinking to himself that this kid''s sess was still reliant on the Ye family.

    Once the Ye family fell into decline, he would make sure to teach him a lesson!

    "Master Zhuang, this ring must be quite valuable," Song Yun marveled, "But as the saying goes, ''When a weasel pays a New Year''s visit to a chicken, no good intentions are involved,'' right?"

    Zhuang Siheng''s face flushed with embarrassment at Song Yun''s words, "President Song, how could you say such a thing? Your Mountains and Waters Corporation is undisputedly a colossus. Many people wish to curry favor with you but can''t even get the chance."

    "There''s a meaning behind those words," Song Yun remarked.

    Zhuang Siheng''s offer now clearly meant to convey the message, ''No matter how powerful you are, what can you do about it?'' Is he suggesting that you use the capital power behind Mountain and Waters Corporation to help your father-inw? I fear it would be blocked by others watching the situation before even making a move.

    "What brings you two to the Ye family today?"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s question, Nangong Hanposed himself and said calmly, "I''ve heard the Ye Corporation is facing some financial difficultiestely, so I have specially taken out a cash flow of 60 billion to assist the Ye family."

    "Oh, and the price?"

    "I want all the shares of the Ye Corporation!" Nangong Han dered ambitiously.

    Song Yun observed coldly, thinking that as expected, the other party was dissatisfied with the current progress and wanted to break the Ye family directly.

    But was Song Yun the kind of person short on cash? Even if the Ye family was broke, he could easilye up with tens of billions to help the Ye Corporation through the crisis, and his wife might even reward him for it afterward.

    "Sorry, gentlemen, we can take care of our own family business. If my father-inw runs out of money, I''m here to support him," Song Yun said.

    Upon hearing this, Zhuang Siheng burst outughing, shaking his head and saying, "President Song, of course, we know you are wealthy, but that money can''t enter the game. Even if you have tens of billions, throwing it into the mix will only hasten the Ye family''s decline!"

    "Moreover, because of the Ye Corporation''s acquisition of IS Company, there''s still a loan owed to the bank. Currently, the Ye Corporation doesn''t have a single profitable business. In another month, they probably won''t even be able to pay the interest, right?"

    Song Yun nodded nomittally and said lightly, "But what does this have to do with you?"

    "You!"

    Zhuang Siheng was at a loss for words. Everyone was a person of status. Wasn''t it better to solve problems in a dignified manner than to resort to mortgaging the Ye family''s assets and face aplete fallout?

    "President Song, I believe you are a wise man and you understand the implications. Think it over, if this continues, the Ye Corporation will be worthless, and we will be able to achieve what we want for a very low price!"

    Nangong Han set down his teacup and slowly said, "We won''t disturb you any longer, we''ll take our leave now."

    Just as Nangong Han stood up, Song Yun pressed his hand with a smile and said, "Don''t rush off, please sit for a while longer."

    "Father-inw, how much money does the Ye Corporation need to get through this crisis?"

    Ye''s father was unsure what his son-inw was thinking. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Around 50 billion, I suppose."

    "Wow, does that mean if we sell the Ye Corporation, we can turn around and make a profit of 10 billion?"

    Song Yun feigned a surprised expression as he spoke.

    "Yes, so President Song, you really should persuade your father-inw. Wouldn''t it be nice to take that money and enjoy his golden years? Why wade into muddy waters at all?"

    Song Yun, looking at the two before him, extended his index finger and wagged it, speaking with disdain, "I thought the Ye Corporation was in a huge deficit. A mere 50 billion, I''ll pay it!"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, Nangong Han was momentarily stunned.

    "You''ll pay? Aside from the Mountains and Waters Corporation, you only have Sky Entertainment, and as far as I know, Sky Entertainment doesn''t have that much cash on hand!"

    What Nangong Han said was right, it wasn''t an amount that just anyone coulde up with.

    Even the Nangong Family had to spend three days to gather the sum.

    Ye''s father looked at Song Yun with warmth in his eyes. No matter how things turned out, he certainly hadn''t misjudged him.

    In reality, this matter was also a headache for him. The Zhao Family and the Ouyang Family could only offer him some other conveniences, but any financial transactions, once discovered by prying eyes, would reveal that their three families had formed an alliance. Then the Nangong Family would surely withdraw their reach, and all their efforts would be wasted.

    Therefore, Ye''s father had also been scraping together what he could these days. However, currently, there were few people who could produce such arge sum of money at once. In Hua Country, there were no more than 30 individuals capable, and certainly, none of them would offend the powerful Nangong Family for the sake of the Ye Corporation.

    "Little Song, your father understands your intentions, but to pour all your money into the Ye Corporation is imprudent. Let''s discuss this matter further," Ye''s father said.

    Nangong Han tapped the table and said, "Hundreds of billions is not an amount that can be raised just by opening one''s mouth. President Song, if you''re considering selling Sky Entertainment to save the Ye Corporation, then I can only respect you as a true man!"

    Watching Zhuang Siheng and Nangong Han''s undisguised contempt, Song Yun pulled out his phone and dialed the general manager of Daxia Airlines.

    "President Song, you''vended, right? Do you have any new instructions?" Jiao Ming respectfully inquired.

    "How much liquid cash is avable in thepany''s ounts right now?"

    Jiao Ming was taken aback by the question, wondering if President Song was auditing the ounts. He hurriedly checked thetest financial statement on hisputer and cautiously said, "A total of 120 billion. After ounting for the operational expenses needed for the next quarter, there is over 80 billion avable."

    Hearing the response on the phone, Nangong Han''s smile gradually faded.

    He seemed to recognize the voice he had heard on the phone, but who was Song Yun calling?

    He rapidly searched his memory, and finally, his pupils dted when he realized who was on the other end of the call!

    The general manager of Daxia Airlines, Jiao Ming!

 Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Why Do You Deserve a Good Son-in-law?

    "Coordinate with the Ye Corporation, and I''ll transfer 50 billion over to them in a moment."

    Jiao Ming was stunned by Song Yun''s words. 50 billion was no small sum, and he couldn''t afford to be careless. With so many scammers online these days, who knew if the person on the other end of the call wasn''t one.

    "Song, for safety, can I video call with you?"

    "Sure, add me on WeChat."

    Soon, a friend request notification popped up; after adding Jiao Ming, Song Yun initiated a video call to him.

    "Now, can you verify that I''m real?"

    "That''s fine, that''s fine. Give me the contact information for the person in charge at Ye Corporation, and I''ll get on it right away."

    In just a few words, these two men had settled the matter, and Nangong Han, standing by, was utterly shocked. Damn it, Song Yun was actually the boss behind Daxia Airlines???

    This was just too unbelievable!!!

    The veins in his hand holding the teacup bulged as he nearly crushed the cup!

    It seemed their investigation of Song Yun had not been thorough enough. Originally, they thought that at best, Song Yun was just a lucky guy who had struck it rich thanks to the Ye family. But now it looked like the Ye family had married up!!!

    "Dad, I''ll give you Jiao Ming''s number. You can call him directly in a bit."

    Song Yun spoke indifferently; after all, they were all family. He had more money than he could spend, and with Ye Qingqing being an only child, to speak frankly, wouldn''t all of the Ye family''s assets still belong to him after a hundred years? Investing in himself wouldn''t be a loss.

    "Yes, yes, yes!" Ye''s father spoke excitedly. His son-inw was truly after his own heart, exceptional in both capability and character. Just as he thought, he himself was the protagonist of a novel! Otherwise, why would fortune always smile upon him in the face of danger!!!

    However, after his excitement subsided, Ye''s father began to ponder a question. 50 billion was a massive sum; even when Ye Corporation was at its most glorious, they had only that much in liquid funds.

    But now, his son-inw was lending it to him without any reservations¡ªwouldn''t it be too unscrupulous of him to just take it?

    "Xiao Yun, how about this? I could use 51% of Ye Corporation''s stock for a swap with you, effectively selling the corporation to you, and making you the majority shareholder."

    Ye''s father said with a smile, never having thought that after getting those 51% of shares, Song Yun would kick him out. He believed he had a good eye for people and giving them to his son-inw was the best choice.

    Upon hearing Ye''s father''s words, Nangong Han''s eyes nearly popped out. He cursed inwardly, "Old man, 51% is absolute controlling power, and what''s the difference between that and handing over thepany to Song Yun? Aren''t you afraid that Song Yun will monopolize Ye Corporation afterwards?!"

    "This¡­" Zhuang Siheng was dumbstruck and took a good long while to recover before muttering, "Old Ye, don''t forget the lessons of the past. Before..."

    "Shut up!" Ye''s father red at him. "Won''t everything still belong to the young couple after I die? Zhuang Siheng, you''re too naive, trying to drive a wedge between us!"

    "This¡­" Zhuang Siheng didn''t know what to say. After all, this was a matter of the Ye family. Even if Song Yun turned out to be aplete scoundrel, it wasn''t his business. Yet, he couldn''t help feeling imbnced¡ªwhy should you have a good son-inw, while my son-inw''spany still requires my asional care? The difference is just too damn big!!!

    "Dad, isn''t this too hasty?" Song Yun asked, still confused.

    This was the Ye Corporation after all! The top enterprise in Magic Capital, and it could even be ranked within the top twenty nationwide!

    Handing such a giant enterprise over to him meant that, by virtue of his status, he would be the new wealthiest man in Magic Capital???

    "Song Yun, I was willing to give you my daughter, and now I''mpletely at ease entrusting Ye Corporation to you. Look into my eyes¡ªwould you ever do something utterly conscienceless?"

    Song Yun stared into his father-inw''s eyes and shook his head.

    "Then that settles it! There''s no need for false modesty between father and son. Old Fan, draw up a stock transfer agreement!"

    Ye father shouted at his assistant, Fan Yiru.

    "Why don''t you two wait a moment and witness this for us?"

    Ye father''s words were as deadly as a heart-stab, causing Nangong Han''splexion to change dramatically, his face constricting as if it were a pig''s liver.

    Nobody had anticipated that today''s n, which should have gone smoothly, would encounter such a bug like Song Yun!

    It was too frustrating, too frustrating!

    Fan Yiru quickly drafted the contract, and Ye father happily signed his name. Although Song Yun was now thergest shareholder, he was his son-inw, after all. There was an old saying that a son-inw counts as half a son, so the Ye Group was still effectively under his control.

    It was a simple matter of passing things from the left hand to the right, and of course, he was delighted.

    After Ye father signed, he handed it over to Song Yun.

    "How about I go back and discuss it with Qing Qing?"

    "This is men''s business, what is a girl meddling for!" Ye father red and said, "Sign it now!"

    Song Yun could only helplessly sign his full name on the contract.

    Nangong Han roared in his heart: You don''t want to give it to me, kid!! Give it to me!!! I''m willing to take it all!!!

    What is called support from one''s wife''s family? This is what it''s called!

    Howe he never encountered such a good father-inw!

    At this thought, Nangong Han almost ground his teeth to dust.

    After the contract signing wasplete, Ye father made two copies and handed them to Song Yun.

    This action utterly unsettled Nangong Han; he had thought that with the Nangong Family''s status, entering the Magic Capital would allow him to stir up storms, but now, he realized he was too naive!

    "I have something else to do, excuse me!"

    Nangong Han stood up and walked out with a gloomy face.

    Zhuang Siheng silently gave Song Yun a deep look, sighed, and followed Nangong Han out.

    In the luxury car outside the Ye family''s door, Nangong Han took a deep breath, suppressing the rage in his heart and said, "Starting now, we''llpletely devour Ye Group. He thinks he has so much money? I want to see how long he can resist!"

    "Song Yun..."

    Zhuang Siheng''s words were not yet finished when Nangong Han rudely interrupted him. Nangong Han red at Zhuang Siheng and said word by word, "You are not allowed to mention his name in front of me ever again!"

    Zhuang Siheng was taken aback by Nangong Han''s sudden outburst. Was this the polite scion of a noble family from just a few days ago?

    Perhaps realizing his own loss ofposure, Nangong Han pursed his lips and called his father, requesting the Nangong Family''s power to thoroughly investigate Song Yun''s identity.

    "Uncle Zhuang, Ye Group is now a stumbling block on our path of development. I hope you can deal with this actively, or I will just have to slink back to Forty-nine City in disgrace, but the Zhuang family..."

    The implications of Nangong Han''s words were clear, causing Zhuang Siheng to be alert. Indeed, hadn''t he boarded the Nangong Family''s ship to improve his prospects? If he failed, he would have no ce in the Magic Capital!

 Chapter 128: Chapter 128: The Richest Person in the Magic Capital Changes!

    The transfer of stock ownership in Ye Corporation caused quite a stir in Magic Capital; no one had envisioned that such a venerable enterprise would be taken over by someone acquiring a 51% stake. Wasn''t that essentially the same as handing over the group to someone else?

    But when they found out that the person who took over the shares was Song Yun, everyone backed off.

    It was a joke¡ªthe two were essentially family! How was this different from moving money from the left pocket to the right pocket?

    Now, what people were most interested in was just how much Song Yun''s worth was.

    The Hua Country rich list followed suit, estimating Song Yun''s current fortune and posted a message, confirming that the title of Magic Capital''s richest had changed hands, now held by Song Yun!

    People weren''t surprised, onlymenting how Ye father had been boldly forging ahead in his youth and in his middle age, he had a good son-inw to take his ce. Ah, why couldn''t their own daughters be morepetitive!!!

    At the Ye family residence.

    After Song Yun and Ye Qingqing discussed what had just happened in the house, Ye Qingqing wasn''t as disheartened as expected; instead, she was quite excited.

    She leapt onto Song Yun''s back and eximed, "Husband, you''re so awesome!"

    "You''re not mad about me trading money for shares?"

    "Of course not." Ye Qingqing kissed Song Yun''s cheek and said with a giggly smile, "Who in this world gets a free lunch? You didn''t lend Dad 50 billion with the intention of making a profit, and Dad didn''t take advantage of you, isn''t this the brilliance of human nature?"

    "Is that really what you think?"

    "Yeah! Otherwise, what? I''m not like some people who prioritize their parental home over their own marriage. To me, once you''re married, of course the first thing you consider is how to better manage our home, and as for helping out the parental home, it''s okay, but not for free!"

    Song Yun chuckled and said, "Aren''t you afraid your inws will know what you said and beat you up?"

    "I''m not afraid at all, my husband''s fortune is now surely that of Magic Capital''s richest man¡ªI am the wife of the richest man!"

    The couple fooled around for a while before they went downstairs to get ready for dinner.

    After dining at the Ye family, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing nned to return to their vi in Hua Capital. As for the vi in Junle, it was still being renovated; they nned to move in after Song Yun''s father returned and the wedding ceremony waspleted.

    "Director Song, I just overheard from the Ye family that you''re now the richest man in Magic Capital?" Huang Baoding, sitting in the driver''s seat, asked with some perplexity. He was genuinely shocked¡ªit was just an afternoon''s time, and Song Yun''s status had risen so much!

    "What richest man or not, don''t we all need to eat, sleep, and use the bathroom?"

    Song Yun answered with augh, not cing much importance on this status; after all, when Ye father found out about his sharp rise on the Hua Country rich list, they talked for a long time in the study.

    "I''m thinking of expanding the security detail around you, what do you think?"

    Bao Ding finally shared the thought that had been on his mind for half the day. He was too afraid to take any chances, even looking around nervously while driving, fearing a car might dart out at any intersection.

    "Do I really need that many people around?"

    "Yes! You do!"

    Bao Ding quickly spoke up, his tone firm,

    "Your kindness isn''t wrong, but you can''t assume everyone is like you! There''s no shortage of people in this world who would risk it all for money!"

    "Yeah, husband, dad usually has four or five bodyguards apanying him when he goes out, and Uncle Tu is also out there in civilian clothes watching for suspicious individuals. Even so, dad has still encountered danger several times before!"

    Ye Qingqing''s words plunged Song Yun into deep thought. His own ability to protect himself was certainly enough; not to mention a few people, even if dozens came at him, he could escape in an instant. But what about the people around him?

    They were just ordinary people; if they truly encountered danger due to his negligence, he would regret it for the rest of his life!

    "Bao Ding, I''ll leave this matter to you. As for the welfare, it can be several times higher than the market rate, but one thing, I need them to be absolutely devoted!"

    Song Yun''s words filled Bao Ding''s heart with joy. Hisrades certainly didn''t need convincing; each one was an upright man. Yet, back in their hometowns, they weren''t doing so well. If they could ensure Song Yun''s safety and address his brothers'' employment at the same time, it would be killing two birds with one stone!

    "Don''t worry, President Song, the people I bring will definitely be trustworthy."

    Bao Ding said with a chuckle.

    But just then, a crowd had gathered at the intersection ahead,pletely blocking the already narrow road.

    Bao Ding''s vignce rose immediately. He slowly pulled the car over to the side, furrowed his brows, and said, "Don''t get out of the car, no matter what. I''ll go check what''s happening! Lock the car doors after I get out, and don''t open them unless Ie back!"

    He carefully opened the car door, and once he heard the sound of it locking from the inside, he walked towards the crowd with peace of mind.

    About ten minutester, Bao Ding came back and knocked on the window, telling Song Yun, "President Song, there was a car that hit an elderly man up ahead, and they''re still squabbling about it. It''s not getting resolved any time soon."

    Song Yun unlocked the car, and after Bao Ding got in, he said, "Taking a detour would take us over an hour. I suggest we wait here for a bit; someone mighte to solve the problem soon."

    Song Yun nodded and asked, "Is anyone injured up ahead?"

    "No serious injuries. It was just a luxury car that hit an elderly man who dashed out into the road. The old man was carrying a sack full of empty mineral water bottles, looking quite destitute, and he''s a bit out of it. The driver of the luxury car has a big scratch on the front of his car and is fretting over it," Bao Ding exined.

    While the three of them were chatting inside the car, traffic police arrived and began directing the flow of vehicles. The traffic slowly started moving again.

    As they drove past the scene, Song Yun nced at the bewildered elderly man sitting on the ground and suddenly demanded to stop the car.

    He frantically opened the car door and ran toward the elderly man.

    Bao Ding was startled by Song Yun''s action; he unbuckled his seatbelt and quickly followed, scanning the surrounding crowd vigntly, fearing someone with ill intentions might emerge.

    The scene had been cordoned off by the traffic police with a few traffic cones, and the owner of the luxury car stood by his vehicle, sighing dejectedly. He hadn''t done anything to deserve this; his new car, which he had only had for a month, was now damaged in an ident. To make matters worse, the elder who was responsible for his heavy loss seemed to be a simpleton.

    Damn, his luck was just too bad!

    "Old man, stop sitting there pretending to be pitiful! Get your family here to talk aboutpensation. I''m telling you, this won''t settle for anything less than thirty or fifty thousand!"

    The owner of the luxury car lightly kicked the elder sitting on the ground, his tone dissatisfied.

    But the old man just stared, his body trembling uncontrobly.

    "Damn it, are you a mute or something? I''m talking to you!"

 Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Brother, I Found Your Grandfather!

    "Stop!"

    Song Yun hurried over and crouched down to carefully examine the elderly person. With just a nce, he had felt this old man seemed very familiar, definitely an elder of someone close to him, but his face was smeared with dust, making it difficult to recognize who he was.

    "Do you know him?" the luxury car owner asked in puzzlement, "Kid, let me give you a piece of advice. Don''t try to show off. See my car? The cost of repainting and depreciation isn''t less than fifty thousand yuan!"

    "You won''t be shortchanged!"

    "Hey, what kind of attitude is that! If you''re really capable, transfer the money to me. What''s the use of just running your mouth! I''ve seen people who can talk a better game than you, and in the end, they wimp out just like a little bitch!" The luxury car owner frowned, attempting to grab Song Yun, but at that moment, Huang Baoding rushed over and caught his hand.

    "Ow, ow, ow, are you guys bandits or what? You''re so barbaric!" the luxury car owner wailed.

    "Keep your hands to yourself, or I''ll take it as you have bad intentions!" Huang Baoding said with an icy look in his eyes, "As for the money, our Mr. Song has said, you won''t be missing a cent. Just stay put here peacefully!"

    After saying that, Huang Baoding let go of the car owner''s hand. The owner wanted to say some harsh words but, seeing Huang Baoding''s muscr build, he could only mutter under his breath and rub his wrist as he moved aside.

    "Old sir, what is your name?" Song Yun asked the elderly man patiently.

    "Ah... Ah... Ah..."

    The old man''s fingers kept gesturing, as he mumbled some unintelligible local dialect.

    "Don''t worry, old sir. Just nod or shake your head to my questions, okay?"

    Song Yun asked warmly, holding the man''s hand, "Do you have family here in Magic Capital?"

    After thinking for a moment, the old man nodded emphatically.

    "Are you from Magic Capital?"

    The old man shook his head. Song Yun was a bit confused; he had thought that the elders of people he knew all lived in Magic Capital. Could he have recognized the wrong person?

    "Old sir, do you have a contact number for your family?"

    The old man instinctively nodded but then quickly shook his head, clearly frightened by the luxury car owner''s earlierments.

    "Don''t be afraid; I said I would take care of today''s matter for you. I will pay for thepensation necessary," Song Yun said with a smile, "Can you give me the contact information for your family? After all, you can''t spend the night under the bridge, right?"

    The old man frantically waved his hands, indicating he knew nothing.

    Song Yun was at a loss. Seeing the old man dressed in dirty clothes, it was clear he came from a very poor background. The mention of the car owner''s tens of thousands inpensation had terrified him.

    Song Yun took out a bank card and handed it to Huang Baoding, "Withdraw fifty thousand yuan."

    Huang Baoding hesitated, "Mr. Song, what if I leave..."

    "Don''t worry, I''m more formidable than you might imagine."

    Huang Baoding, seeing the situation wouldn''t be resolved until Song Yun decided to leave, hastily ran to an ATM not far away.

    About five minutester, Huang Baoding returned, handing over fifty thousand yuan in cash to Song Yun.

    "Old sir, this is thepensation I''m paying for you," Song Yun said, pressing the cash into the old man''s hand, "Indeed, what happened today was a result of you running the red light; it''s reasonable for us to pay somepensation, but you would have been hospitalized if that gentleman hadn''t stopped his car."

    The old man looked bewilderedly at the stacks of cash in his hands, not knowing what to do.

    But soon, the old man stood up and bowed to Song Yun, then cautiously carried the money over to the luxury car owner''s hands.

    "Old man, no offense, but pay more attention when crossing the street next time. Today you had someone kind enough to pay for you, but what about next time? I''ve also had terrible luck today; I nearly died of fright!"

    Hearing this, the old man looked like a student being scolded by a teacher, nodding obediently with his head lowered.

    "Get the money and leave immediately," Song Yun said indifferently, "If the money can''t keep your mouth shut, I don''t mind having a doctor help you with that."

    The car owner immediately mmed up, exined the situation to the traffic police, and drove off.

    The onlookers admired Song Yun greatly after seeing the matter resolved.

    In today''s society, not many people are willing to stand up for others.

    Add to that the fact that this elderly man clearly looked poor, helping him wouldn''t have much use, better to just enjoy the show.

    The surrounding girls ogled Song Yun with stars in their eyes.

    Oh my god!!! What kind of celestial being is this guy!!!

    Handsome, kind-hearted, and rich!

    This is totally a male deity!!!

    The girls nudged each other, each one wanting a friend to help ask for his contact information.

    But Huang Baoding''s robust physique eventually brought them back to reality. That''s right, he obviously wasn''t just anybody. No matter how they beautified themselves, they knew they weren''t worthy of such a god!!!

    Song Yun helped the elderly man to the side of the road and said, "Can you tell me your family member''s contact information now?"

    The old man thought for a moment and took out a piece of paper from his pocket.

    After Song Yun dialed the number, he found it was already in his contacts!

    His college buddy, Ye Zi!

    Once the call connected, Ye Zi''s confused voice came through, "Brother Song, what''s up?"

    "Bro, I think I''ve found your grandfather..."

    "???"

    Ye Zi on the other end was stunned and said, "My grandpa is back in his hometown, he couldn''t have traveled all the way to Magic Capital. Brother Song, you didn''t run into a scammer, did you?"

    "¡­" Song Yun sighed and said, "I encountered a car ident today, and the elderly man who got hit gave me this phone number. I dialed it and reached you. Do you think it''s real or fake?"

    "!!! Fuck!!!"

    Ye Zi bolted up from his bed and shouted, "Is my grandpa okay?"

    "Just some scrapes. Come directly to my ce by taxi. I''m still at Hua Shou Vis," Song Yun said calmly, now understanding why the old man looked familiar. During college, this elderly man hade to Magic Capital to look for Ye Zi, carrying a sack with lots of local produce.

    Later, Song Yun and his dorm mates had taken the old man out for a meal.

    But Ye Zi''s hometown was in Ji Province, far from Magic Capital. How could the old man have traveled such a long distance, and why was he picking through trash?

    Many questions pressed on Song Yun''s mind, and he decided to wait and ask Ye Zi in detail when he arrived.

    "Old man, do you remember me? I''m your grandson''s college friend. We had a meal together a few years back," Song Yun addressed the elderly man.

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, the old man looked carefully and then his eyes lit up as he excitedly spoke a string of dialect.

    Song Yun didn''t understand but said cheerfully, "I''ve contacted Ye Zi. For now, you cane home with me. Ye Zi will be here shortly."

    The old man nodded and followed behind Song Yun. When he saw Song Yun''s car, he stepped back repeatedly. Even for someone illiterate from the countryside, it was evident Song Yun''s car was expensive. With his clothes so dirty, getting them on the car seemed almost sinful!

 Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Want to Help Me? Then Kneel Before Father Ye!

    "Grandpa, get in the car."

    Song Yun stood in front of the car door, but the other person waved his hands repeatedly and backed away, pointing at his own clothes and speaking in a thick rural ent.

    "It''s fine, the car should have been washed a long time ago."

    Without another word, Song Yun grabbed the old man''s arm, essentially shoving him into the back seat.

    At that moment, Ye Qingqing was in the back seat, ncing back and forth between Song Yun and the elderly man, confused. How did they pick up another person after just one trip down?

    "This is Ye Zi''s grandfather. I don''t know how he ended up in the Magic Capital," Song Yun exined. "Grandpa brought us lots of good food back when we were in college, our whole dormitory still misses that taste."

    "Hello," Ye Qingqing greeted the old man with a smile and a nod when she heard it was the grandfather of Song Yun''s brother.

    The old man''s face turned red with a bit of embarrassment and he nodded. He had lived his whole life in a mountain vige, and the only time he''d ever been out was to check on how well his grandson was doing.

    He had never seen a beauty like Ye Qingqing in his life!

    The car headed towards the Huashou Vi.

    Once they arrived at the house, Song Yun led the old man into the living room. The man looked around in amazement.

    How could ordinary people afford a house like this?

    He remembered hearing from people in his vige that even the prices in the town were nearly ten thousand per square meter. His grandson''s brother''s home must be over ten thousand per square meter!

    Thinking this, the old man became overly cautious, afraid to dirty or break anything in the house.

    "Grandpa, please have a seat. I''ll go make some tea."

    Song Yun gave the old man''s shoulder a gentle push to have him sit on the sofa. Then he took out some top-grade tea leaves he had brought from his father-inw''s and started to brew them. Soon, the aroma of tea filled the room.

    "Boss Song, say what you will, but if I stay around you for a few years, I''m definitely going to gain weight," said Huang Baoding as he took the teacup and sniffed gently, admiringly. "Top-grade pre-rain Longjing! This can''t be cheap, right?"

    "It''s just tea. How expensive can it be?"

    Song Yun said casually. In truth, he didn''t know how much the tea cake was worth, but Huang Baoding had an idea after tasting it. Such tea would cost at least 300k per cake. The fact that Boss Song would serve such good tea to a guest showed he didn''t consider Huang Baoding a stranger.

    While the several people were enjoying tea and chatting, someone banged on the door frantically.

    Huang Baoding gestured for Song Yun to keep seated. He walked quietly to the door and peeked through the peephole, seeing a strong man with an anxious expression on his face.

    Opening the door a crack, the person on the other side tried to push his way in.

    "Who''s there!"

    "Damn, who are you? I''m looking for my brother Song!"

    Ye Zi, who was outside the door, was startled to see Huang Baoding and wondered if he''d gone to the wrong house.

    "Looking for Boss Song? Come in."

    As Ye Zi entered the room, his eyes were immediately drawn to the old man sitting somewhat cluelessly on the sofa. He rushed over to check the elderly man for any injuries. Seeing only a few scrapes on his arms and legs, which had already been treated, he finally let out the breath he had been holding.

    "Brother Song, I''m sorry for the trouble," Ye Zi said guiltily. "I''m bothering you sote at night, it''s really..."

    "Stop talking such nonsense!" Song Yun red at Ye Zi and scolded, "Aren''t you going to ask your grandfather why he would travel all the way to the Magic Capital? When I found him, he was still carrying a sack full of stic bottles!"

    Ye Zi nodded his head and then started talking to the old man in their local dialect. But as the old man spoke, Ye Zi''s expression grew darker and darker.

    In the end, he clenched his fists tightly, his teeth grinding audibly.

    "What''s wrong?" Song Yun asked, puzzled.

    "Fuck!" Ye Zi cursed angrily and said, "My hometown is a remote ravine, buttely, they n to demolish it to develop a tourist and holiday resort. The local bullies started buying up houses from the vigers as soon as they got wind of the news!"

    "Later, when they saw my family owned a few acres ofnd, they set their sights on it, forcing my father to trade at rock-bottom prices. After my father refused, he ended up in the hospital, and my grandfather was even driven out of our ancestral home!"

    "Originally, my grandpa wanted to call me to exin the situation, but I hung up the phone the other day thinking it was telemarketing from another province, so he bought a train ticket to Magic Capital."

    "So the old man arrived and didn''t know where you lived, and he had to search the streets for you?" Song Yun asked.

    Ye Zi nodded with a hint of self-me. If he had answered the phone two days before, his grandfather wouldn''t have had to suffer so much!

    "Alright, find a room and sleep with your grandpa tonight. First, get the full story, and then I''ll see if there''s anything I can do to help," Song Yun reassured Ye Zi.

    Ye Zi nodded and quietly, without saying a word, led his grandfather upstairs.

    "Husband, how do you n to help Ye Zi and his family?"

    Back in the bedroom, Ye Qingqing asked while lying on Song Yun''s chest.

    "I don''t know yet. We''ll talk about it tomorrow," Song Yun no longer felt like taking advantage, and he hugged Ye Qingqing as they slowly drifted off to sleep.

    On the other side, at the Zhuang residence.

    Nangong Han received a call from his father.

    "Han, that Song Yun is no simple man. Don''t mess with him!"

    The first thing his father said made Nangong Han stunned. He frowned, lit a cigarette, and asked, "Father, what happened?"

    "Sigh, I used all the Nangong Family''s connections to probe, and the opposition told me there was no such person. Then, heavy hitters called to warn me not to investigate any further..."

    "..."

    Nangong Han fell silent. Anyone capable of concealing their identity so thoroughly was definitely not an ordinary businessman. Even when Ye Zi''s father was previously known as the richest man, Nangong Han could easily find out about him.

    Could it be that this Song Yun had some powerful backing?

    If it were true, then his backing might be on par with the Nangong Family!

    After hanging up the phone, Nangong Han sat in his chair, lost in thought for a long time.

    His mission to Magic Capital was to establish a solid foundation, yet due to his arrogance, he had made an enemy of Song Yun.

    Reconciliation between the two sides seemed impossible, but at this moment, the Nangong Family had already engaged in a struggle with Zhao Jiaming, and he could absolutely not afford to make a new enemy at this critical juncture!

    "Sigh..."

    Nangong Han let out a sigh, murmuring to himself, "Forget it, let it be."

    He had decided to stop shing with Song Yun, but as to how to ease the rtionship, that still needed thought.

    The next day, Nangong Han showered, donned a formal suit, and nned to visit the Ye family.

    Zhuang Siheng was surprised upon hearing the news. Could it be that Young Master Nangong hade up with a new strategy to deal with the Ye family overnight?

    "Young Master Nangong, could you clue me in so I can coordinate with youter?"

    Nangong Han gave Zhuang Siheng a cold nce and said indifferently, "Alright, when you see Ye father, kneel before him."

    "???" Zhuang Siheng''s mouth gradually dropped open, and he asked incredulously, "Are you joking with me?"

    "Do I look like someone who jokes?"

    Nangong Han stared intently at Zhuang Siheng, word by word he stated, "I am going to the Ye family today to apologize to President Song, and we, the Nangong Family, don''t want to make more enemies! Do you understand? If you kneel to Ye fatherter, you''ll be doing a great favor for the Nangong Family!"

 Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Scars on the Skin!

    Nangong Han''s words left Zhuang Siheng stupefied in ce; he simply couldn''t understand how Nangong Han, who had wanted to deal with Song Yun just yesterday, could suddenly lower his head and admit his mistake today!

    If things continued like this, wouldn''t he have no chance at bing the richest man in Magic Capital?

    "Young Master Nangong, based on what I know about that old geezer from the Ye family, he''s very vengeful. If we show weakness, he''ll definitelye back at us like a mad dog! All our efforts would be in vain!"

    Zhuang Siheng was still not giving up, after all, Nangong Han''s status as the legitimate eldest grandson of the Nangong Family was so noble! Even just arriving in Magic Capital, he shouldn''t be this afraid!

    "Patriarch Zhuang, are you contradicting the Nangong Family''s decision?" Nangong Han spoke coldly, "This decision was made by my father himself. How about I immediately book you a ticket to Forty-nine City so you can ask him in person?"

    After hearing this, a cold sweat broke out on Zhuang Siheng''s back, and he lowered his head, his gaze difficult to read.

    After having breakfast, Nangong Han didn''t pay any more attention to Zhuang Siheng and took care of calling the driver he had brought from Forty-nine City to head to the Ye family''s ce.

    Upon arriving, Nangong Han rang the Ye family''s doorbell.

    "Coming,ing!"

    The butler opened the door and, seeing the person outside, his face instantly stiffened. He emotionlessly asked, "What brings Young Master Nangong to the Ye residence?"

    "Please convey a message for me, just say Nangong Han is looking for Uncle Ye Shi for an important discussion," Nangong Han said politely.

    "I''m sorry, Young Master Nangong, my master went fishing out at seast night, and I really don''t know when he will return. Please feel free to make yourself at home," the butler said, as he issued the order for Nangong Han to leave.

    Nangong Han could only nod helplessly and added, "Please let Uncle Ye Shi know when he returns that the Nangong Family has no intention of being enemies with President Song, and ask for President Song to return a message to me."

    Actually, Nangong Han was also holding back a belly full of anger with nowhere to vent. Song Yun might be powerful, but the Nangong Family was not to be trifled with either. You better ept the face I''m giving you; otherwise, it wouldn''t be good for anyone if things turn ugly!

    Nangong Han left with his driver.

    In fact, he did not know that Father Ye really wasn''t present; after Song Yun and the others leftst night, Father Ye had gone out to sea with his wife to take his mind off things.

    At the Hua Premier Vi.

    Song Yun and the others were sitting around the dining table eating breakfast, and Ye Zi told Song Yun everything about her old home.

    It was roughly the same as what was discussed the previous night; Song Yun ate while pondering how to help his brother.

    After breakfast, they moved to the living room.

    While sipping tea, Song Yun asked nonchntly, "Ye Zi, I may not know anyone in your old home, but I can pull some strings to make some inquiries. Why don''t you ask your grandfather how he wants to handle this issue?"

    The ''connections'' Song Yun referred to were naturally the Ouyang Family, who were well-connected and influential, with their reach extending everywhere. Just one minor character from their side could keep those bullies from lifting their heads.

    "Grandfather, Grandfather?"

    Ye Zi nudged her grandfather''s shoulder, and the old man involuntarily inhaled sharply before covering his mouth and then looked at his grandson nkly after snapping out of it.

    "Old sir, did you get hit somewhere by a carst night that you didn''t mention?" Song Yun asked amiably.

    The old man shook his head, not speaking.

    "Ye Zi, did your grandfather have any wounds on his body when he went to bedst night?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s question, Ye Zi sheepishly said, "My grandfather is a light sleeper and isn''t used to sleeping in the same bed with others, so I ended up sleeping on the couch."

    "Silly, with so many rooms, could we possiblyck a ce for you to sleep?" Song Yun said, annoyed, before reaching out to pinch the old man''s shoulder.

    Before the old man could react, Song Yun had already made his move. With a pinch, a muffled groan came from the old man''s throat.

    Song Yun''s frown deepened immediately afterward. The old man was very thin and you could feel his bones directly, but why did it seem, based on the sensation, that the old man had a fracture?

    He stood up, walked behind the old man, and pressed on the other shoulder. There was no issue, but the old man still held back his voice, his face was turning red.

    There was a problem!

    "Old sir, what''s wrong with you?" Song Yun asked.

    He didn''t understand why the old man, bearing injuries, would conceal them from everyone. They had reached the bones already; if not promptly addressed, the consequences would be severe!

    "Song Ge, could it be that my grandpa really had an ident after being hit by a car?"

    Ye Zi asked anxiously.

    Song Yun shook his head, wanting the old man to take off his clothes for a check, but the old man refused.

    Ye Zi was so anxious he was spinning in circles, but the old man just clutched his clothes tightly, as if afraid that someone would discover his secret.

    "Grandpa! If there''s a problem, let''s get treatment early! If it really drags on, it won''t just cost a few hundred bucks to solve the problem! Later it could be tens or hundreds of thousands!"

    Ye Zi tried to scare the old man with money. When the old man heard the figures his grandson blurted out, he was stunned, and his resolute gaze softened a bit.

    Finally, after much coaxing and pleading from Ye Zi, the old man let Qing Qing return to her room, and then he took off his shirt.

    His dry skin was full of old age spots, dense and numerous, making his body look particrly weather-beaten.

    But most striking were the bruises on his skin!

    There were seven or eight purple marks just on his back; Huang Baoding could tell at a nce that these were from being struck with branches and belts.

    "Grandpa! What on earth happened!"

    Ye Zi''s lips quivered, his mind a nk te; he imagined what kind of treatment his grandfather must have endured with just one nce.

    However, the old man just smiled, stroking his grandson''s head and said with a local ent that it was nothing serious.

    After hearing this, Ye Zi broke down in tears, a sturdy man kneeling on the ground, sobbing uncontrobly. Since he was young, his parents had gone out to work in the fields, and one could say he was raised by his grandparents. The year he took his college entrance exams, his grandmother fell ill and died in the hospital.

    To keep his grandson from being distracted, his grandfather kept it from Ye Zi and buried his wife in secret.

    Later, Ye Zi learned from his father that his grandfather had spent the night apologizing to his grandmother''s coffin, saying that it was all the old man''s fault for not letting his grandsone back, that his grandson''s sess in the college entrance exams that year would change his life forever. At this critical juncture, you surely wouldn''t want him toe back either, right?

    Ye Zi knew that his grandfather had been carrying a knot in his heart all these years. Every time he visited his grandmother''s grave, he was always thest one to leave. The old man felt he hadn''t done right by histe wife, not having seen his most beloved grandson before passing away.

    That''s why Ye Zi had divided the sry he earned in Magic Capital into two portions over the years, one for his living expenses and one for his grandfather.

    But now that his grandfather had sustained such serious injuries and was still consoling him, Ye Zi felt he was less than a man!

    "Don''t worry, old sir, I''m a very capable person. Just tell me what happened, and I''ll make sure to resolve it!"

    Perhaps it was the financial strength that Song Yun had disyed, something the old man had never seen in his life, that after hesitating for a moment, the old man said a few words.

    After hearing the old man''s words, Ye Zi punched the ground, his eyes red with anger, and said, "Song Ge, it''s all because of those bastards in the vige! To stop my grandpa from making trouble during the critical time of thend clearance, they locked him up, and in the end, it was a fellow viger who couldn''t bear it and let my grandpa go to Magic Capital to find me! Damn it! You bastards!

    I''ll tear you apart with my hands!"

 Chapter 132: Chapter 132: For the Brats Wedding

    Song Yun silently ced his hand on Ye Zi''s shoulder, understanding that at this time no amount of persuasion would help his brother, for if he were in his shoes, he would have clenched his fists and sought out trouble with the other party long ago!

    After more than ten minutes, Ye Zi gradually calmed down, wiped the tears from his face, and said with hatred, "Brother Song, don''t trouble yourself with this, I''m going back with my grandpa today! I want to see for myself just what kind of people they are!"

    "Bullshit, do you think I''m not your brother!" scolded Song Yun, frowning as he continued, "Can you handle a group of people on your own if you go back by yourself? You may look big and strong, but your strength might not even match your grandpa''s! Listen to your brother, leave this to me, and I swear the oue will leave you satisfied!"

    Ye Zi thought it over and realized that was indeed the case, what could he do going back alone? Reason with them or get physical?

    If reasoning worked, would his grandpa still be bullied?

    If it came down to fighting, he would be facing a group and any trouble he got into would break his grandpa''s heart even more.

    Now, he could only rely on Song Yun, looking at him with pleading eyes, his meaning clear without words.

    Song Yun had Huang Baoding contact the Ouyang Family, to first get a clear understanding of the actual situation at Ye Zi''s ancestral home.

    Huang Baoding nodded seriously, such a minor affair didn''t require the influence of Ouyang Shu or Ouyang Rong, he could harness a small part of the Ouyang Family''s informationwork on his own.

    About ten minutester, news from the Ouyang Family came through.

    After reading it, Song Yun''s eyes narrowed slightly.

    Ye Zi''s ancestral vige was called Dao Gou Vige, where legend had it that thousands of years ago, immortals and demons battled their magic, and an immortal with a whisk had struck the mountain so hard that a crack was made, leading people to slowly settle there to escape disasters and cmities.

    In the vige lived a pair of uneducated brothers, the elder named Tian Chong and the younger named Tian Yi. These brothers would bully men and tyrannize women in Dao Gou,mitting many acts that enraged the heavens and the people.

    Eventually, they provoked public anger and were driven out by the vigers.

    The two brothers wandered all the way to the town and took refuge under the wing of a local ruffian.

    This ruffian was doing well in the building materials business and the two brothers, by groveling and ttering, greased their hands well over the years with their boss''s gains.

    Once affluent, they harbored the idea of a triumphant return to their hometown, and after chewing it over, they gritted their teeth, bought a second-hand sedan, and drove straight back to Dao Gou Vige.

    When the vigers saw the two brothers, they were shocked, no one expected these two scourges to return, and they seemed to be doing quite well!

    The brothers held a grudge against these vigers, and the atrocities theymitted were many times worse than before; either they would knock on doors at night, causing sleepless nights for the entire vige, or they would uproot the young seedlings that others had just nted.

    The vigers were angry but dared not speak out, no one knew what kind of status the two brothers had achieved since their departure, and they could only bear it in silence.

    The brothers'' brazenness grew, and when the vige faced demolition, they saw it as a chance to make a fortune. They started to spend their savings to buy upnd at very low prices, just waiting for the demolitionpensation!

    Having reviewed the information, Song Yun nned to head to Dao Gou Vige today.

    After exining the situation to Ye Qingqing, Song Yun initially wanted to have Huang Baoding stay by her side to ensure his wife''s safety, but Ye Qingqing strongly refused.

    After all, this was Magic Capital, even enemies wouldn''t dare to go too far, whereas the ce Song Yun was headed to was a mountain vige with poormunication; if anything happened, she wouldn''t want to live anymore!

    Song Yun kissed Ye Qingqing''s forehead, then called Jiao Ming to book four flight tickets for them.

    Ye Zi''s hometown didn''t have an airport, so they had tond at the provincial capital and then drive for five hours to get there.

    After the flight, Huang Baoding had already contacted the Ouyang Family''s people locally and secured an imported Land Rover.

    The group drove towards Dao Gou Vige.

    After a long journey, they finally arrived in a town about tens of kilometers away from the vige around seven in the evening.

    This was a township under a sixth-tier city, equipped with all necessary facilities. Life here moved slowly, and on the streets, it was rare to see a car worth more than a hundred thousand yuan; most were vans and pick-up trucks loaded with assorted materials.

    Song Yun found a rtively clean hotel at random, nning to rest for the night, and assess the situation tomorrow.

    In the evening, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing had a phone call. When she learned that Song Yun would face those scoundrels tomorrow, Ye Qingqing repeatedly implored him to ensure his own safety whilepleting the task satisfactorily.

    Song Yun naturally responded with chuckles, and the two chatted affectionately over the phone for a while before hanging up.

    Early the next morning, after breakfast, they hit the road again.

    Finally, after encountering countless bumpy stretches, they arrived at Daogou Vige.

    The vige was small, with only around a hundred households living there, and upon entering, Song Yun immediately sensed the poverty of the ce.

    The houses in Daogou Vige were very old, with few having been renovated.

    The vigers were dressed casually, their clothes speckled with mud from years ofbor.

    When they saw an off-road vehicle enter the vige, they were all quite astonished.

    They knew the situation of every household in their own vige all too well; this visiting luxury car definitely didn''t belong to anyone from there!

    Soon the car door opened, and Song Yun and Ye Zi got out first. Upon seeing Ye Zi, the vigers all widened their eyes in surprise.

    Isn''t that Ye Zi, the one who went to university???

    She''s doing so well now, even driving a big sedan!!!

    But they soon realized something was amiss. If Ye Zi was doing so well outside, why would her own father and grandfather still be getting beaten up?

    Could this car then belong to the man next to her?

    On closer inspection of Song Yun, with his distinguished appearance and imposing aura, it was clear he was a scion of a wealthy family!

    That''s right, it seemed Ye Zi had indeed climbed the socialdder!

    Then, Huang Baoding parked the car and personally helped the elderly out.

    This got the vigers tremendously excited. Old Ye had gone to get reinforcements!!!

    They wanted to press forward to ask what was going on, but stopped in their tracks at the sight of Huang Baoding''s stern face.

    Song Yun and the others made their way to the ancestral home of Ye Zi''s family.

    The front door was shabby and had been locked by someone. Huang Baoding, nonchntly, snapped a branch from a tree, poked around a bit, and with a "ck," the lock was open.

    Pushing open the door, they saw the interior had been tossed into disarray, with nkets and mattresses strewn all about.

    Ye Zi clenched her fists tightly at the sight, wishing she could tten those brothers right then and there.

    The elderly man, on the other hand, didn''t react much and just looked dimmer in his eyes. He stepped over the clutter on the ground, flipped and rummaged under his bed, and found a hiddenpartment.

    Upon opening it, there was an old-fashioned suitcase inside. He waved over Ye Zi excitedly and, under everyone''s gaze, slowly opened it.

    Inside, there were stacks of crisp new bills ¨C the money that Ye Zi had sent him over the years.

    He hadn''t spent a cent and had saved it all.

    Next to the new money, there were also some old coins ¨C the elderly man''s own savings.

    He carefully stuffed the suitcase into Ye Zi''s arms.

    At that moment, a slip of paper fell out from the box, which Song Yun picked up and saw that it was scrawled with a fewrge characters.

    "For the stinky boy''s wedding."

 Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Does the Strong Dragon Not Suppress the Local Snake?

    Ye Zi''s tears flowed unconsciously when she saw the words on the note, thinking that the living expenses she sent home every month were enough to give the elderly a good life.

    But it turned out that Grandpa had never touched a dime and had saved it all for her wedding in the Magic Capital.

    Perhaps her family background was very ordinary, even poor, but the warmth of home was something she had never felt in the big city.

    "Let''s tidy up the house first, then we''ll go find those Tian brothers."

    Song Yun took the broom from outside the house and started to sweep up the trash on the ground.

    Half an hourter, everyone was satisfied with the now clean house.

    "Who are you guys?"

    A young man with dyed yellow hair burst through the door, and upon seeing the old man, his face showed a trace of joy, "You old bastard still dare toe back! Damn, do you know how long the brothers have been looking for you? My Tian brother said he''d break your legs once he found you, and it looks like you''ve fallen into my hands now!"

    "So you''re saying your Tian brother is very powerful?" Song Yun asked coldly.

    The yellow-haired youth proudly hooked his thumb and boasted, "Who doesn''t know that my Tian brother has be ''Boss Tian'' now? Once this area is developed, following Tian brother, we''ll live the good life without a doubt!"

    "Bastard!"

    Ye Zi could no longer bear it, and with clenched fists, she walked towards the yellow-haired youth.

    Seeing the bulging muscles on Ye Zi, fear gradually rose in the yellow-haired youth''s eyes; he began to back away, stammering, "You... don''te any closer! I''m telling you, if you touch me, my Tian brother will kill you!"

    Ye Zi grabbed the yellow-haired youth by the cor, ring fiercely into his eyes and said, "I''ll start by taking some interest from you!"

    After that, she punched the yellow-haired youth in the face, and immediately his eye swelled and turned blue.

    "Get lost! After I''m done with my business, I''ll have a proper chat with your Tian brother!"

    The yellow-haired youth was pushed to the ground, not caring about the dust on his clothes, and ran away, holding his head.

    "Guess he''s off to snitch, we''ll just wait here peacefully," Song Yun stretched, not taking those people seriously at all. Not to mention that he could take on a dozen grown men by himself, just having Huang Baoding with him was enough to smash all those chickens and dogs to bits.

    Meanwhile, the yellow-haired youth ran to the Tian Family and burst in, only to see his brother Tian Chong with a group of people drinking.

    "Boss Tian, that old bastard''se home!" the yellow-haired youth cried, covering his eye, "He brought a few young people with him too. Look, my eye''s swollen because one of them hit me, it hurts like hell."

    "Oh?" Tian Chong swallowed the chicken in his mouth, wiping his hands slowly on the tablecloth. He stood up, took a careful look at the yellow-haired youth, and then pped him across the face.

    "Didn''t you see what I was doing here? You can''t even handle a small matter and dare to interrupt me while I''m drinking!"

    Tian Chong, a confirmed alcoholic, turned violent when he drank. Sitting on top of the yellow-haired youth, he pped him left and right repeatedly. After more than ten ps, the yellow-haired youth''s face swelled up like a pig''s head.

    Tian Chong then stood up and spat on the yellow-haired youth.

    "Let''s go, let''s see what kind of rescuers this old turtle has found!"

    With a wave of his hand, the hoodlums sitting around the table got up.

    They carried bricks and shovels easily found around the vige, clearly intent on escting the situation.

    But as this group of people approached Ye Zi''s front door, a thug who''d been to high school in the city for a couple of years pointed at the car parked not far away and shouted, "Fuck, Boss! A Land Rover!"

    In their eyes, a Land Rover was godlike.

    Anyone who drove such a car was a major figure in the county, so these street youths dreamed of having one someday, even a secondhand one!

    Seeing it, Tian Chong froze for a moment, knowing that there were only two Land Rovers in the whole county, and one of them belonged to his own big brother.

    A sense of doubt rose in his heart. Why was this car here?

    Suddenly, a thought emerged in his mind. Could the owner of this car be the savior that old geezer had found?

    Impossible, impossible. The Ye family had been poor for generations in the vige; how could they possibly know such a high-level big shot!

    Dismissing the notion, he took out his mobile phone, squeezed through the crowd, then leaned on the hood and took a selfie, making sure to get aplete shot of the Land Rover logo.

    "This car is freaking awesome! Once the vige is relocated, I''ve got to get myself one too!"

    Tian Chong caressed the sleek vehicle with great envy.

    These hoodlums had their eyes opened today, touching the car here and there without minding even as the body was very dirty.

    Just as they fantasized about when they could drive a luxury car themselves, Song Yun came out of Ye Zi''s house.

    Behind him, Huang Baoding took out the keys and locked the car doors, the sound bringing the hoodlums back to reality.

    "Was it you guys who injured Ye Zi''s entire family?"

    Song Yun walked up to Tian Chong and said word by word, "You must be Tian Chong, right!"

    ???

    Tian Chong involuntarily took a few steps back, his gaze somewhat fearful as he looked at the young man in front of him.

    How did the other party know him?

    And this Land Rover was his???

    F*ck!!!

    Where did the old Ye head find such a big shot? Had he mentioned earlier that his family had such a backing, wouldn''t that have settled it???

    At this moment, Tian Chong was sweating profusely from the fear conjured up in his mind; his slightly tipsy brain nowpletely sober.

    To know, those who could afford a luxury car were absolutely influential local big shots; how could he afford to offend such a person???

    "Bro Tian! This guy must be the graduate that the old Ye family brought in! He doesn''t look like a local."

    Ackey whispered into Tian Chong''s ear in their local dialect.

    Tian Chong''s eyes brightened, his brain running at full tilt.

    First of all, the young man''s ent had a bit of a southern twang, plus he knew the owners of the two Land Rovers in He County, so it was very likely this guy wasn''t from their county!

    Having figured out Song Yun''s background, Tian Chong was no longer so panicked.

    In the whole He County, who didn''t know his boss Shi Ge? Virtually every business, big or small, that wanted to operate normally had to give Shi Ge a heads up. In a bit of arrogant talk, that was the big boss of He County!

    This strong dragon couldn''t suppress the local snake; no matter how tough the kid was outside, he had to tone it down here!

    "Kid, I am your Bro Tian, what''s up? You looking for me for something?"

    Tian Chong let go of the burden in his heart, bumped his chest against Song Yun with a carefree attitude, wearing a yful and mischievous smile.

    In his view, although Song Yun looked quite good, what was the use? Wouldn''t they be able to overpower this kid and the muscr guy behind him once they all swarmed him?

    As far as he was concerned, Song Yun was just a pampered young master, not worth mentioning.

    At worst, after the fight, he''d justy low for a while, then sneak back once things had cooled down!

 Chapter 134: Chapter 134 You Cant Leave Here Today!

    "Get the hell away!"

    Huang Baoding stood in front of Song Yun and shoved Tian Chong three or four meters away.

    Themotion outside caught Ye Zi''s attention, and when he came out and saw Tian Chong''s detestable face, he couldn''t contain his anger any longer and charged at Tian Chong,nding a punch on him.

    Tian Chong was caught off guard and toppled to the ground, where hey with tears of pain streaming down his face.

    But before Ye Zi could continue his attack, Tian Chong rolled away and slowly got back up from the ground.

    You should know that Tian Chong was a seasoned tough guy who had been through the wringer in society, not just someone who could take a beating, but even when he was seriously injured, he could endure the pain and fight back.

    He rubbed his belly, giving Ye Zi a fierce look before lunging at him.

    Although Ye Zi was very strong, ultimately, he couldn''t stand up to someone who was an old hand at fighting, and he was soon outmatched and spun in circles by Tian Chong.

    Just as Tian Chong was about tond a low and dirty kick on Ye Zi, Huang Baoding suddenly moved. No one saw it clearly, but a blur passed by, and Tian Chong was sent flying,nding a few meters away.

    "Holy shit..." Tian Chong rolled on the ground and howled in pain, feeling as though he''d been hit by a train, his bones broken all over!

    Huang Baoding looked over the ragtag bunch with a cold gaze and dismissively limbered up.

    As someone who could win a militarybatpetition, dealing with these thugs was a waste of his talent.

    At this point, the people Tian Chong brought with him were all dumbstruck, standing rooted to the spot, unsure of what to do.

    They could bully an easy target, but in the face of a true hard case, all that was left in their hearts was fear.

    "Fuck!" Tian Chong struggled to rise, with twockeys helping him up. He gasped for air and, bearing the intense pain, said, "You won''t be able to leave Crane County today!"

    After that, he made a call to his boss, Brother Shi.

    "Boss Shi, I got beaten up in Dao Gou! You gotta bring some brothers over here quick!"

    Brother Shi was currently inspecting new materials in the warehouse. He had nned to greet a high-level executive from a bigpanying from the city today. However, just at this crucial moment, his little brother made a call. Should he go or not?

    What a dilemma!

    If he went, he might miss out on this money-making opportunity, but if he didn''t, people would surely chew him out behind his back, saying that when his closestckey was in trouble, he, as a boss, did nothing. How would hemand respect in the future?

    Just as he hesitated, Tian Chong''s wailing voice came through once more.

    "Brother Shi... I''m begging you, pleasee quick! I feel like all my bones are broken! If other bosses find out your man got beaten like this, it''s your face being pped too!"

    Brother Shi inhaled sharply at this, bones broken?

    Shit, what''s going on here? What kind of deep hatred did the other party have to strike such a deadly blow?

    This was outright disregard for him!

    "Wait for me, I''ll be there in half an hour!"

    Brother Shi snorted coldly, saying, "Keep them in Dao Gou. If they escape, I''ll take it out on you!"

    Tian Chong, reassured by the definitive news from his boss, felt the pain in his body lighten somewhat.

    "I promise you, they won''t get out of my sight!"

    After hanging up, Brother Shi signaled a fewckeys and said, "Go gather some men, ande with me to Dao Gou!"

    "Boss, aren''t you going to greet the executive from the city?"

    "Someone else will greet them! That little bastard Tian Chong got himself beaten up! I have to go and clean up his mess!" Brother Shi roared in dissatisfaction.

    Once everyone had left, Brother Shi lit up a cigarette and looked at the brand-new building materials filling the warehouse, lost in thought. Going to Dao Gou and back would take about an hour, handling the situation would take at most ten minutes¡ªit was nothing more than settling scores and seeking revenge.

    It should take about one and a half hours to get back by myself, which is manageable; the timing isn''t too tight.

    Meanwhile, Tian Chong sat on arge rock, a hideous smile on his face, "You''re dead meat, my brother Shi is on his way now. Just try to touch me when he gets here, I dare you!"

    Now, Tian Chong, tormented by pain, had be almost delirious, his body''s agony driving him to madness.

    "It''s not just you, but also that old geezer¡ªI''ll definitely cripple him this time! Yes, right in front of you, the college kid!"

    At this moment, some neighbors who had been watching themotion stepped forward and quietly pulled Ye Zi aside, "You should run with your grandpa! Wemon folks can''t afford to offend the brother Shi he''s talking about!"

    This clearly showed just how infamous this brother Shi was locally.

    "Shut your filthy mouth, or I won''t mind lending a hand," Song Yun, hearing the deranged wordsing out of Tian Chong''s mouth, finally lost his patience and grabbed the other man by the throat.

    Tian Chong hadn''t expected Song Yun to actually take action, nor had he anticipated Song Yun''s strength.

    In just a short dozen seconds, Tian Chong''s face turned red, his limbs jerked wildly, trying to pry off Song Yun''s fingers.

    "Gulp!"

    Tian Chong was tossed to the ground by Song Yun, gasping greedily for air. The brush with death had forced him to calm down; he felt a wave of lingering fear, not expecting the young man to be even more ruthless than the robust man!

    "Crushing you like the bug you are would only make my shoes dirty. I can change my shoes anytime, but your life..."

    Song Yun didn''t finish his sentence, but it was precisely his calm tone that caused Tian Chong''s heart to panic even more.

    His eyes venomously followed Song Yun as he walked back inside the house; if looks could kill, Song Yun would have been dead hundreds of times over.

    Twenty minutester, three Jinbei vans screeched to a halt on the scene.

    "tter."

    The van doors opened, and dozens of people spilled out.

    "Damn it, who did the beating! Show yourself!"

    "There''s someone brave enough toy hands on my brother in this territory, you''re a dead man!"

    "Where are they, where are they? I''m in a hurry to get back to my drink!"

    The crowd was belligerently yelling at the locals when a figure emerged from the gang¡ª it was brother Shi.

    Even with a potbelly from middle age, his shiny bald head and the vicious scar on his face sent a clear signal to everyone around¡ª I''m not to be trifled with!

    Brother Shi walked towards Tian Chong, and upon seeing him sitting on the ground like a broken doll, his rage began to rise.

    His own underling had been bullied¡ªthis was not just a hit on his man, but a p on his own face!

    In all the years in He County, he had never been subjected to such humiliation!

    "Creak"

    The gate to Ye Zi''s house opened, and the three people, including Song Yun, walked out.

    Song Yun looked unfazed in the face of the gang holding clubs, not a ripple in his heart.

    "Brother Shi, it''s those three bastards!"

    Tian Chong called out, weak but loud.

    Brother Shi looked past Song Yun at Ye Zi and Huang Baoding, and he got the picture.

    These two robust men had indeed the capability to intimidate the fair-weather friends around Tian Chong, but to an old hand in the game like himself, what is the use of individual strength? Can it be mightier than the clubs in our hands and numbers?

 Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Boss Qin Arrives, Shi Ges Fierce Look Reveals!

    "Attack!"

    Stone Brother was the kind who was fierce but sparing with words. With a wave of his hand, his underlings swarmed forward.

    But what happened next was an eye-opener for him. Song Yun and Huang Baoding, these two men, were like gods descending from the heavens,ying out the hoodlums with their fists and feet in no time at all.

    Song Yun strolled up to Stone Brother and punched him in the stomach.

    It was only then that Stone Brother realized it wasn''t because his men were going easy or underestimating the enemy, but because the other side was too damn awesome!

    His stomach felt as if it had been crushed by a millstone, the immense pain shooting through his nerves and spreading throughout his body.

    "Wow!"

    Stone Brother, bending over, vomited up everything in his stomach.

    "You dare toe out and embarrass yourself like this?" Song Yun kicked Stone Brother''s stomach again, sending him flying and sprawling on the ground, so in pain that his face turned pale, barely able to muster the strength to wail.

    The neighbors who had been peeking over the wall at themotion now poured out.

    They weren''t there to kick a man when he was down; after all, they lived here. Song Yun and the others could walk away after the fight, but they had to worry about potential repercussions afterward.

    "Ye Zi, run now! You''re young and don''t know about Stone Brother''s influence in Magic Capital! If you''re anyter, you''ll all suffer!"

    "Listen to your uncle''s advice, Stone Brother is an old fox in the underworld. Back in the day, he was a ruthless guy who licked blood off the knife edge. If he calls in more people now, not to mention your family, the whole ce could be torn down!"

    "Little Ye Zi, I heard that Stone Brother has hundreds of men under him! You beat a few dozen, but can you take on one against a hundred? I see your friend alsoes from a wealthy family; don''t make him pay for your family''s troubles and end up hurt here!"

    The neighbors, one after another, advised Ye Zi, for Stone Brother''s daily oppression was indeed frightening.

    "You... What''s your name!" Stone Brother, lying on the ground, still spat out threats: "If you don''t kill me today, I''ll definitely find someone to kill you once I get back!"

    "I won''t change my name or my style, Song Yun!"

    "Good, good, good! If you have the guts, don''t run. I''ll call my brothers to kill you!"

    "Still mouthing off!"

    Song Yun stepped hard on Stone Brother''s mouth, knocking out the man who had reigned supreme in Magic Capital for over a decade.

    Meanwhile, the boss from downtown had arrived.

    One of Stone Brother''s trusted lieutenants personally weed the guest to the highest-ss hotel in Magic Capital.

    While making small talk with the boss, the lieutenant was inwardly anxious. Why hadn''t the big bosse back yet? They couldn''t just let the guest wait indefinitely, could they?

    "Please wait a moment; there''s an emergency at Stone Brother''s home, and he has gone to deal with it. I''ll call him now to hurry him up."

    The lieutenant offered an apologetic smile, got up, and left the private room. Oddly, no matter how many times he called, no one answered Stone Brother''s phone.

    Impossible! Wasn''t Stone Brother helping Tian Chong find a venue? And he had taken quite a few brothers with him, so nothing could have gone wrong!

    All sorts of questions swirled in the lieutenant''s mind, and just at this moment, the boss came out.

    Seeing the impatient look in the lieutenant''s eyes, he said, "If Stone Brother is upied today, let''s talk another day."

    "No, no, no!" The lieutenant''s face broke into a forced smile, cold sweat forming on his forehead. This was Stone Brother''s biggest financial backer, and if he offended him, Stone Brother would tear him apart when he got back from the neighborhood!

    "Shall we start eating? Brother Shi should be here in about half an hour!"

    The boss stared into his confidant''s eyes and said nothing, making the confidant very anxious. In the end, he had no choice but to tell the truth, "I''m sorry, Boss Qin, it''s actually one of our young brothers who got beaten up. Brother Shi had to go help him out. We thought he''d be back in an hour, but now it seems there''s been some problem."

    Boss Qin didn''t get angry upon hearing this. Although Brother Shi wasn''t the best of men, whenever thepany needed construction materials, Brother Shi''s payments could always be settledst, which was of great benefit to the overall financial operations of thepany.

    He nodded and went back to the private dining room.

    During the half hour, the confidant called one after another those underlings who had been taken away by Brother Shi, but no one''s phone could get through.

    Fuck!!!

    The confidant was nearly going crazy. Were all of these guys dead in a ditch somewhere???

    Are you kidding me!

    In the whole He County, who didn''t know Brother Shi''s name, who would dare to touch Brother Shi''s whiskers!

    But the reality was just that. After half an hour, Boss Qin''s fingers drummed impatiently on the table.

    "Boss, it seems something''s happened to Brother Shi..." the confidant said with a worried look. "I need to go check out the ditch now to see what''s going on."

    Boss Qin lit a cigarette, thought for a moment, and then said, "Forget it, I''ve been friends with Little Shi for so many years, I should go see for myself."

    Hearing this, the confidant was very excited. After all, the boss''spany headquarters was located in Magic Capital, with branches all over the country, a true behemoth. Having his help would make the trip to the ditch go much smoother.

    The confidant drove Brother Shi''s Land Rover, rushing toward the ditch with Boss Qin.

    Because they didn''t know the situation in the ditch, taking people there rashly could make things worse. It was better for the two of them to go lightly and decide what to do after assessing the situation.

    Half an hourter, they arrived at the ditch vige.

    Upon entering, they found not a soul in the vige. Could it be haunted during the day?

    They continued driving forward and found the vigers gathered at the entrance of one household.

    Getting out of the car, the confidant cleared a path for Boss Qin through the crowd.

    Seeing Brother Shi lying on the ground, still not fully recovered, he hurried over and asked anxiously, "Boss, what happened to you!"

    Brother Shi was in very bad shape, his mind foggy and his voice weak as he said, "Quick, call the brothers over..."

    "Hold on, Boss, I came with Boss Qin. With him here, nothing will happen to you!" The confidant cradled Brother Shi in his arms, beginning to check his injuries.

    "Boss Qin is here?" Brother Shi suddenly looked up, his demeanor instantly changing. Although he had been badly beaten by Song Yun, Song Yun had controlled his strength. Brother Shi was just feigning weakness to deceive others.

    He propped himself up and looked toward a man in the distance wearing a suit and gold-rimmed sses.

    "Boss Qin!" Brother Shi shouted from the ground, "It''s that son of a bitch over there who did this to me. Help a brother out and kill that bastard! I''ll make it worth your while afterwards!"

    After shouting those words, Brother Shi felt a bit light-headed. He knew well Boss Qin''s connections, holding considerable sway in the city. Dealing with that young upstart would be a piece of cake!

    Meanwhile, not far away, Boss Qin adjusted his sses, blinking in disbelief before removing them and rubbing his eyes.

    In the end, he was sure. Damn it, wasn''t that young man the newly appointed Chairman???

 Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Sacrifice Pawns to Save the King!

    Song Yun sessfully took over the shares of the Ye family group from his father-inw, and a new notice was issued throughout the organization, along with the upload of Song Yun''s photo.

    As the manager of the Ye family group''s Hebei branch, Boss Qin naturally knew about this, so at the sight of Song Yun, he was first surprised, then incredulous, and finally, he fell into despair.

    But Shi Ge, lying on the ground, didn''t see the panic-stricken expression on Boss Qin''s face; he was still preupied with figuring out how to deal with Song Yun.

    After all, in his eyes, Boss Qin had the backing of the Ye family group with its countless resources, whose power surely could not be matched by some young upstart!

    "Song Yun, huh! I''m telling you, nothing you say will work today! You''re done for! Do you know who my friends are? High-level executives of the Ye family group''s branch! You''ve heard of the Ye family group, right?

    The corporation of the richest person in Magic Capital, you better surrender quietly now, or else I, Brother Qin, will make your whole family pay for your insolence!"

    Seeing the words Shi Ge was shouting, the onlookers felt terror in their hearts, although they had no idea whatpany the Ye family group was. But could the person Shi Ge relied on as his backer be insignificant?

    As Shi Ge kept spilling foulnguage from his mouth, Boss Qin walked over with stiff steps.

    "Brother Qin, I want that kid''s family destroyed! You must help me out!"

    Shi Ge was usually very astute, a self-made boss who climbed up from the bottom, and he had his unique insights into reading people and situations. But now, he was driven to desperation by Song Yun, and his intelligence was consumed entirely by a me for revenge.

    Boss Qin walked up to Shi Ge, steadied him by the shoulder with one hand, and pped him hard across the face with the other.

    "Smack!"

    "Brother Qin..."

    "Smack!"

    "No, Boss Qin! Are you..."

    "Smack!"

    Boss Qin pped Shi Ge more than a dozen times, leaving him dazed and unable to grasp the current situation.

    What''s happening???

    Had Boss Qin lost his mind? As far as he remembered, he had never offended him, and every project bribe was generously coveted by him, so why would he turn against him at this critical moment!!!

    "You still dare to sit? Kneel down to President Song!!!"

    With a roar from Boss Qin, Shi Ge instinctively got up and knelt towards the direction of Song Yun with a thud.

    "Ouch... my back..."

    Shi Ge moaned with pain, wailing as hey on the ground.

    Boss Qin showed not a bit of sympathy in his eyes; he lifted Shi Ge from behind, making sure he knelt upright.

    "You cursed President Song twelve times, so I''m going to p you twelve times now. Got any objections?"

    Before Shi Ge could reply, Boss Qin''s hand had alreadynded on him.

    "Son of a bitch! You''re just a thug, what gives you the right to insult President Song? You even had the audacity to say you''d kill President Song and force his woman to sleep with you! Fuck! Do you even know who Song Yun''s wife is? The young Miss of the Ye family group!"

    Boss Qin cursed and beat him fiercely.

    Despite his ferocious appearance, he was in fact panicking inside. As a veteran who had worked for the Ye family group for over a decade, he knew well the social status a good enterprise could offer him. If Song Yun misunderstood that he was in league with these thugs, his whole life would be ruined!

    President Song???

    The young Miss of the Ye family group???

    These sensitive words stunned Shi Ge in the midst of the beating.

    Just who in the world was this young man!

    "Boss Qin, Boss Qin, stop hitting him; if you hit him anymore, someone''s going to get killed!"

    Shige''s confidant hurriedly stepped forward to hold him back, looking at Shige with a trickle of blood spilling from his mouth, his heart filled with distress.

    "Get lost!"

    Boss Qin pushed him away and, after pping Shige onest time, walked up to Song Yun and spoke sternly to the gang, "This is the new chairman of the Ye family group! He holds the majority of shares in the Ye family group! The old chairman, Mr. Ye, is Mr. Song''s father-inw!"

    "!!!"

    Shige was dumbstruck, his gaze repeatedly shifting between Boss Qin and Song Yun.

    He hadn''t expected that the person he thought he was bullying was just a nobody, but it turned out to be the boss of his boss???

    The chairman of the Ye family group!!!

    The untouchable big shot he wouldn''t dare offend even in his dreams, and here he was, encountered in such a terrible ce!

    "Boss Qin... I had no idea... I knew nothing; I just came here after receiving a call from a junior brother. Mr. Song didn''t reveal his identity to me! It''s a misunderstanding, Boss Qin!

    If I had known that Mr. Song was the chairman of the Ye family group, even with ten thousand times the courage, I wouldn''t have dared toy a finger on him!"

    Shige was filled with regret, wishing he could now pulverize Tian Chong into dust!

    This bastard! Because of him, not only was Shige severely dealt with, but he also offended Mr. Song!

    Just wait; once Mr. Song leaves, you''ll see how I''ll deal with you!

    You won''t have many good days left!

    Song Yun paid no attention to the drama unfolding before him. He walked up to Tian Chong, grabbed the cor of his shirt, and demanded, "Tell me, how exactly did you bully the elderly?"

    "I... I..."

    "Speak!"

    "..."

    Seeing Tian Chong remain silent, Song Yun raised an eyebrow and said coldly, "Don''t think you can avoid everything by keeping quiet. Although I don''t know what tool you used, you must have used your hands."

    Upon hearing this, Tian Chong broke out into a cold sweat.

    Boss Qin, sensing something was amiss, had a few questions. First: Why would Mr. Song travel all this way to such a godforsaken ce? Second: What exactly was the dispute between Mr. Song and these people? Third: How did Mr.

    Song intend to handle the matter!

    As an experienced figure in society, Boss Qin feigned curiosity and asked, "Mr. Song, what actually happened?"

    Song Yun didn''t respond, but Huang Baoding recounted the whole story to him.

    After listening, Boss Qin punched Tian Chong in the stomach and bellowed, "To bully an old person who couldn''t hurt a fly! Don''t you know that respecting the elderly and loving the young is our traditional virtue? You scum, you''re not fit to be human!"

    He then gave Song Yun a bow and volunteered eagerly, "Mr. Song, I am little Qin from the construction business at the Ye family group''s Hebei branch. Leave this human trash to me. I''ll definitely give you a satisfactory response. If you wish to take action yourself, that would be beneath you!"

    "Don''t disappoint me."

    Song Yun gave him a nce and then let go of Tian Chong.

    "I''m sorry! I know I was wrong. I shouldn''t have bullied an old person; I''m not human. Please let me go! I''m willing to give all my money aspensation!"

    Tian Chong, utterly distraught, knelt on the ground, kowtowing. If only he had known it woulde to this, he would have definitely ingratiated himself with the Ye family!

    A ruthless glint shed in Boss Qin''s eyes as he signaled to Shige''s confidant with a look.

    Thetter understood the meaning; they were going to pin all the me on Tian Chong. Only by doing so might there be a slim chance of saving Shige!

 Chapter 137: Chapter 137: If You Want to Fight, Then Lets Fight!

    ```

    "Tian Chong, how has Brother Shi treated you?"

    His confidant squatted in front of Tian Chong, grasped his chin with one hand, and asked.

    "Brother Shi is the best boss to me, brother, I beg you, for the sake of the drinks we shared together, please plead with Boss Qin on my behalf!"

    Tian Chong clung to a lifeline, constantly begging the confidant for mercy.

    "Brother, who made you do the wrong thing! Since you say Brother Shi has been good to you, then take this cmity for him!"

    The confidant picked up a baseball bat from the ground, grabbed Tian Chong''s hair and found arge rock.

    "Brother! What are you going to do!"

    Tian Chong twisted and turned, struggling to control, and the confidant shouted to the thugs brought by Brother Shi, "Get two people to hold him down for me!"

    Two young men, tattooed with dragons and tigers, restrained Tian Chong''s arms and legs from front and back.

    The confidant grabbed Tian Chong''s arm,id it on the rock, and without even blinking, smashed down hard!

    "Crack!"

    A bone-breaking sound rang out, followed by the mournful cries and sobs of Tian Chong.

    The confidant nced tentatively at Boss Qin, who did not nod, so he had to continue.

    On the second strike, Tian Chong''s other arm broke.

    On the third, his nasal bone fractured.

    ...

    Not until Song Yun called for a stop was Tian Chong no longer recognizable as human.

    "Boss Song, what about Little Shi''s side..."

    Boss Qin asked obsequiously.

    Song Yun just looked at Boss Qin coldly, and thetter felt as though he was in the bitter cold of Forty-nine City, realizing that Song Yun had no intention of sparing anyone involved in today''s trouble.

    This resolute and decisive nature sent a chill through Boss Qin.

    He called his confidant over and asked earnestly to one side, "I know you and Little Shi have an unusual rtionship... well, let''s put it another way, you are Little Shi''s lover, so let me ask you, if there''s a conflict between your career and your lover, what would you do?"

    The confidant''s pupils shrank sharply, well aware of what Boss Qin meant¡ªthis was an intention to abandon Brother Shi.

    "What do you mean?"

    "I see you''re a clever one, how about taking over Little Shi''spany?"

    "..."

    The confidant pursed his lips, though a man, his demeanor at that moment was much like a woman''s.

    After a long while, the confidant gave Boss Qin a slight nod.

    It seemed that in the face of interest, no one could avoid themon weakness.

    Boss Qin patted the confidant''s shoulder and said, "You don''t need me to tell you what to do next, right? Let Little Shi go learn how to sew with a sewing machine."

    After agreeing, the confidant left with Brother Shi. He had countless pieces of leverage against Brother Shi, and under Boss Qin''s maneuvering, Brother Shi would likely never see the light of day again.

    "Little Qin, whichpany is developing this area?"

    Song Yun''s question startled Boss Qin, followed by great joy. Boss Song was apparently ready to let bygones be bygones and had no intention of uprooting the issue entirely!

    "Answering Boss Song, it''s the Ye family corporation!"

    "Then handle the problem well, our corporation doesn''tck money. Strive for fairness, justice, and transparency, don''t you agree?"

    Boss Qin nodded madly, perhaps this was what it felt like to have a narrow escape!

    After handling all the affairs, Song Yun asked Ye Zi about her next ns.

    ```

    Ye Zi gave a bitter smile, not knowing what to do. His parents were still hospitalized in the city, and the ancestral home was about to be relocated soon. His grandfather would definitely have nowhere to live, and he was currently renting a small one-bedroom apartment with his girlfriend near the university town, which made him feel very troubled.

    Song Yun pped the back of Ye Zi''s head after hearing this and frowned slightly, saying, "Are you really in trouble if you don''te to your Brother Song? Do you think I''m just for show?"

    "Brother Song... Today''s matter has already been troublesome enough..."

    Ye Zi hadn''t finished speaking when he was interrupted by Song Yun, who spoke gently, "The smallpany you''re in might close down any day. I''ve always believed in your abilities. Go report to the Ye Corporation, I''ll use a little bit of my power to get you apany apartment."

    "Song Yun..." Ye Zi didn''t know it was already how many times he had cried recently, but he was so moved that he couldn''t help but let the tears flow.

    "As for your uncle and aunt, bring them to Magic Capital too, I have a hospital under me, which will be convenient for treatment and convalescence. As for what they want to do after the relocation, whether to return to their hometown or stay in Magic Capital, it''ll be more convenient."

    "Okay, then I''ll listen to everything my brother has nned!"

    On the other side, Magic Capital.

    Nangong Hany in a business club, with a beautiful woman in a cheongsam massaging his temples.

    Nangong Han had felt very irritable these past few days.

    He had notified the Ye family so many days ago, and yet Song Yun hadn''t replied with any information. Was he really nning to be tough to the end?

    Damn it! The Nangong family might be entangled with the Zhao family now, but that doesn''t mean they are afraid of you!

    Are you really not going to give any face to the Nangong family at all???

    If it weren''t for the fear that taking rash actions would embarrass his father in Forty-nine City, Nangong Han would have already started a new n.

    "Master Nangong, you seem to be quite irritabletely. You''ve even got pimples around your mouth."

    The woman''s hand brushed Nangong Han''s face,fortably tingling.

    Nangong Han suddenly grasped her hand and opened his eyes, his gaze filled with annoyance.

    "Just do what you''re supposed to do, no need to trouble yourself with other things!"

    Despite being a scion of a great house, Nangong Han did not have the vices that others easily indulged in. On the contrary, he led a very disciplined life, and he didn''te here today to vent his emotions, but simply to rx.

    The woman quietly withdrew her hand and silently finished the rest of the services.

    After Nangong Han left, the woman looked at his retreating figure and flipped him off. What a hypocrite, it''s disgusting. If it weren''t for the fact that you''re wealthy, I wouldn''t bother with you at all!

    That afternoon, Nangong Han couldn''t hold back any longer and once again made his way to the Ye family.

    He was eager to find out what Song Yun''s attitude was, as it concerned his future ns in Magic Capital.

    If Song Yun wished to back down, he would certainly tread carefully to avoid Song Yun''s business territory, but if Song Yun wanted a fierce fight, he wouldn''t necessarily be afraid!

    The driver stopped the car once again outside the Ye family''s gate.

    After knocking on the gate, it was still the butler who opened the door.

    "May I ask if Ye is back? Has Song replied?"

    "I''m sorry, Young Master Nangong, I really can''t get in touch with our master. Would you like to wait a bit more?"

    The butler''s words left Nangong Hanughing in frustration. As the legitimate eldest grandson of the Nangong family, when had he ever suffered such an indignity, still waiting, waiting for what!

    If Song Yun wants to fight, then let''s fight!

    He returned to the car with a cold face and ordered the driver to head back to the estate.

    "Young master, didn''t it go well?"

    The driver was a confidant of Nangong Han''s father, specifically assigned to assist, and as someone who had watched Nangong Han grow up, he naturally understood what state his young master was in.

    "Don''t talk, just let me be!"

    Nangong Han took a couple of deep breaths and said.

    Despite appearing veryposed, he was still young and had his own impulses. Right now, he could no longer contain the anger within him. Even if it meant both he and Song Yun would end up in a lose-lose situation, he could not allow the other party to continue to look down upon him!

 Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Success or failure, in this one move!

    The next day, Song Yun and his party had already returned to the Magic Capital.

    Ye Zi went to discuss his parents'' condition with the hospital director, while their grandfather was temporarily ced in thepany housing of the Ye Corporation. Luckily, Ye Zi''s girlfriend was a filial person who didn''t shun the elderly man despite his slovenly appearance; instead, she took meticulous care of him.

    Song Yun took Huang Baoding back to the Hua Capital Vi, and when he pushed open the bedroom door, he found his wife still sound asleep.

    Song Yun felt a mischievous urge, he pinched a strand of Ye Qingqing''s hair and gently brushed it against her delicate nose.

    Ye Qingqing swatted away Song Yun''s hand with annoyance, murmuring incoherently from her little mouth.

    "Youzybones, the sun''s already shining on your butt," he said affectionately, kissing Ye Qingqing on the cheek.

    Ye Qingqing hummed a few times, not quite awake, then suddenly opened her eyes wide and eximed in surprise, "Husband, you''re back~ Hug~"

    "Youzybones, why didn''t you go to thepany today?"

    Hugging her delicate body, Song Yun chuckled, "This doesn''t quite fit the image of our powerhouse businesswoman, does it?"

    "Eh~ don''t say that about me~" Ye Qingqing whined, snuggling into Song Yun''s embrace and said, "There wasn''t much going on at thepany, so I let Mo Li handle the paperwork while I sneakilyzed around~"

    "So you''re nning not to go today either?"

    "Yeah~"

    "Hehe, my wife, your father mentioned he''s eager to hold his grandchild soon!"

    "Pervert!"

    In the afternoon, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing came out of the room and saw Huang Baoding practicing an unknown set of boxing techniques in the courtyard.

    Huang Baoding, already a very robust man, surprisingly disyed great agility while boxing.

    "Huang Brother,e in for some tea," Song Yun called out.

    Wiping the sweat off his face after finishing his exercises, Huang Baoding said with a smile, "President Song, my brothers will arrive tomorrow. I would like to ask for half a day off to go and pick them up."

    "No problem!" Song Yun hade to deeply appreciate Huang Baoding''s prowess in the past few days and admired his highly regarded brothers.

    Just as the three were chatting in the living room, Song Yun''s phone rang.

    It turned out that the Mountains and Waters Corporation''s resort in the Magic Capital had been sealed off.

    The reason was some unmet standards at the resort, resulting in an order to cease operations for rectification.

    Song Yun''s brow furrowed; he knew that Mountains and Waters Corporation had always followed international standards. Moreover, since its inception, the resort had served as a private venue for its shareholders; it couldn''t possibly fail to meet standards!

    He immediately realized that someone was sabotaging from behind, and in the Magic Capital, the only person with the capability and the inclination to y dirty was Nangong Han!

    Song Yun was right. The previous afternoon, Nangong Han had called his father in Forty-nine City to exin the situation. After receiving his father''s approval, he started on his new n.

    So you, Song Yun, are wealthy, huh? But what if yourpany keeps getting tainted with scandals? If the stock prices plummet and the market value falls, I''d like to see if you still have the nerve to provoke me then.

    Of course, Nangong Han''s schemes were not so simplistic; he had prepared abination punch, just waiting for Song Yun to fall into the trap.

    The scheme included all sorts of trumped-up scandals concerning Song Yun''spany, as well as details about Xiao Wan.

    Although he knew that Xiao Wan was Song Yun''s cousin, what did that matter?

    The point was that others didn''t know, and as long as he used this to his advantage, wouldn''t Song Yun be devoured by Xiao Wan''s fans?

    Nangong Han held a photo of Xiao Wan and Song Yun together, a cold smile ying on his lips.

    The major shareholder of Mountains and Waters Corporation, the chairman of Ye Corporation, and the boss of Daxia Airlines, Song Yun, was actually providing for a big star, openly having an affair!

    Tsk, tsk, such a scandal sshed on Song Yun, he can''t wash it off in front of the public!

    The matter has already begun to unfold, sess or failure will hinge on this!

    Elsewhere, outside the drama set in Forty-nine City where Xiao Wan was located.

    Xiao Wan had just finished filming for the day when a group of entertainment reporters wielding microphones of varying lengths rushed towards her.

    Xiao Wan had grown ustomed to such scenes by now; she well knew that as a public figure, it was natural to deal with these people.

    So Xiao Wan put on a faint smile, waiting for the questions from these reporters.

    "Miss Xiao Wan, it is said that you have an improper rtionship with Mr. Song Yun, the current richest man in Magic Capital. Is it true?"

    "Miss Xiao Wan, have you been provided for by Mr. Song?"

    "It''s heard that you were just a nobody bit-part yer before, how did you be a popr star in Hua Country within such a short period of time?"

    "Mr. Song Yun is already married, don''t you feel guilty for being a homewrecker?"

    "Miss Xiao Wan, please answer our questions, don''t avoid them, we already have solid evidence in our hands!"

    These people were all sent by Nangong Han, their sole purpose to provoke Xiao Wan, and then to blow things up, initiating public censure against Song Yun.

    As a neer strongly promoted by Tianyu now, Xiao Wan was used to the media''s usually gentle questions, partly out of respect for Lu Guan, and partly because it was said that Xiao Wan had formidable backing.

    Thus, Xiao Wan had never been aggressively asked about such private topics, but today, she encountered it.

    Xiao Wan was at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond.

    "Your information is all wrong, Song Yun is just my cousin! I hope you don''t overinterpret our rtionship!"

    But what the reporters wanted to hear wasn''t this¡ªthey were after scandalous material!

    So, all manners of perverted questions were asked again, angering Xiao Wan to the point of wanting to hit someone.

    The reporters were waiting for just that. If Xiao Wan dared toy a finger on them today, they would dare to write a post: "Popr actress throws a wild tantrum in the street, resulting in injured reporters."

    Xiao Wan''s agent, having been in the entertainment industry for many years, knew that a major incident had happened. She told Xiao Wan to refuse to answer any questions and then instructed the security staff to part the crowd and escort Xiao Wan into the nanny van.

    That afternoon, the scandal involving Xiao Wan and Song Yun spread like wildfire across the entertainment industry.

    "Explosive! The rising queen of Tianyu Entertainment actually has such a rtionship with the richest man in Magic Capital!"

    "Shocking! Xiao Wan curses at reporters in the street and ims to have a terrifying power behind her!"

    Posts like these topped the trending searches on various social media, and soonizens were gorging themselves on the drama.

    Although they weren''t aware of business circles and didn''t know who Song Yun was, Xiao Wan''s name had been gradually entering people''s sights through Tianyu Entertainment''s operations. She might not have been known to every household, but she had certainly caught the public eye.

    For such a popr rising star to be hit by a scandal at the peak of her career was undoubtedly a crippling blow to her future!

    Netizens were stirred up, demanding Xiao Wan and Tianyu Entertainment behind her to give an exnation!

    Moreover, during this critical moment, a post titled "Xiao Wan, get out of the entertainment industry" was widely shared.

    Even Nangong Han hadn''t expected this tactic to be so effective. He originally wanted to just sling some mud at Song Yun to disgust him, but the fighting power of theizens turned out to be frighteningly high. Without needing much guidance from paid trolls, their focus naturally shifted to Song Yun.

    In fact, all this had its reasons. Since Tianyu Entertainment had started pushing to make Xiao Wan popr, they had branded her with the image of purity.

    Now that the public had learned the truth was otherwise, they were naturally outraged.

 Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Non-existent Scandal and Fatal Leverage!

    The situation was still fermenting, andizens'' attitudes towards Xiao Wan became increasingly excited.

    What a load of crap about being pure as ice and jade.

    What nonsense about being the newly popr girl-next-door.

    What baloney about someone who would even refuse to film a kiss scene.

    It''s all lies!

    How could such an immoral woman even debut?

    Thank goodness some kind-hearted person dug out the dirt, otherwise who knows how long we would have been deceived!

    Xiao Wan was sitting in the office of Tianyu''s Lu Guan; she looked at the trending searches online, feeling very painful inside. She didn''t understand what was going on, why everyone was cursing her in such a short time.

    Having weathered countless storms, Lu Guan had encountered such situations before. Usually, if a star under hispany was involved in these kinds of events, thepany would first initiate a wave of self-clearing. If it found there was really no way to resolve the situation, it would decisively put the star on ice to avoid bringing trouble upon itself.

    But today''s incident had a conflict point, which was that Xiao Wan was the big boss''s sister, and it was these siblings that people were spreading rumors about!

    Just thinking about it with your brain, it would seem impossible, yet in the mouths of people, it turned into countless versions.

    "President Lu, those people we hired can''t out-talk theizens..."

    The head of the public rtions department said with a gloomy face, "People don''t care about the truth of the matter, they just need a target to vent their frustrations on, and unfortunately... Miss Xiao Wan has been targeted."

    "There must be someone fanning the mes behind this," the chief agent of Tianyu pondered. "But Xiao Wan normally leads a simple life, going back and forth between work and home, never visiting other ces, nor offending people she shouldn''t. This is really strange..."

    Lu Guan by now had probably figured out the truth. Since it wasn''t Xiao Wan''s fault, there was only one other suspect left, the big boss had been targeted.

    He immediately phoned Song Yun to exin the situation. After a moment of silence, Song Yun said, "I know."

    After hanging up, Song Yun lit a cigarette and immediately thought of Nangong Han''s infuriating face.

    Nangong Han seemed very bold in his actions, not hiding the desire to attack at all. On the contrary, he seemed eager for Song Yun to quickly find out, toe begging him to let go.

    Nangong Han had already prepared how to ridicule Song Yun.

    Song Yun then had his affiliatedpanies issue a joint statement, but the effect was not very ideal; online abuse continued unabated.

    Xiao Wan''s social media ount was also borrowed by Tianyu''s PR department, and after half an hour of editing, a post was published on WB.

    The gist of the post was that Song Yun was just a cousin, asking everyone not to get the wrong idea to avoid being manipted by someone with an agenda.

    After this post was released, some people began to waver, but the inte army under Nangong Han were not just messing around.

    They immediately started a new wave of hype.

    "Cousin? That''s hrious. Weren''t you just ying minor roles over the past few years? And suddenly, a ''cousin'' appears out of nowhere?"

    "Oh dear, is it no longer popr to recognize godfathers? Now even cousins are being brought up, who knows whether you two are actually rted by blood."

    "Heh, Xiao Wan, do you take everyone for fools to toy with? So many entertainment reporters are hammering you; could this matter still be fake? Don''t be deceived by this bad woman, everyone! Let''s boycott her together!"

    In no time, the news of Xiao Wan being kicked out of the entertainment industry was brought up again byizens.

    Even the openly known industries under Song Yun''s control encountered boycotts fromizens.

    By the end of trading, they had shrunk by 5%.

    Don''t underestimate this 5%. It evaporated at least several billion in market value, and I believe that these industries will take another big dive as soon as the market opens tomorrow.

    ```

    "Heh, let''s see how you turn this around."

    Nangong Han sat in the Zhuang Family''s living room, hisughter unable to be contained.

    He hadn''t expected that the point he least cared about would be exactly the most serious one in the eyes ofizens. Song Yun, oh Song Yun, you must be frantically wondering how to deal with it now, right?

    Zhuang Siheng, sitting beside Nangong Han, was also very excited. If Song Yun really reconciled with the Nangong Family, being caught in the middle would still be quite ufortable for him.

    But now, it''s all good, cause for celebration!

    He could continue to dream of bing the wealthiest man, and in this n, he might even get his hands on a significant share of thepanies under Song Yun!

    So awesome!

    "Young Master Nangong, should we start buying as soon as the market opens tomorrow?" Zhuang Siheng asked with a smile.

    Nangong Han shook his head, a trace of ruthlessness flickering in his eyes, "It''s not at its lowest price yet, no need to rush. This time, I''m going to make Song Yun suffer a huge loss!"

    That very night, people close to Song Yun gathered at the Hua Country''s first vi.

    Father Ye rushed back with his wife as well. When he pushed the door open and saw his daughter''s worried face, he knew that the situation was far from being as simple as he had imagined.

    "Song Yun, a few days ago Nangong Han came to the Ye family looking for me, probably wanting a ceasefire. I didn''t agree... It''s all my fault; if I had just cated him then, it would have been better," Father Ye said with some regret.

    Song Yun shook her head and smiled, "Dad, do you think that vicious dog Nangong Han would reallye begging for peace with his tail between his legs? Most likely he''s harboring some evil scheme! Otherwise, why would he counterattack immediately after being rejected? Does that resemble a peace-seeking attitude?"

    "So, what''s your n? You certainly won''t be able to suppress it online for the time being, and tomorrow morning yourpanies..."

    "Look, the solution is here." Song Yun pointed at Huang Baoding as he came out of the room and said with a smile, "Brother Huang, is there any news from the Ouyang family?"

    "It''s all here," Huang Baoding said, looking somewhat exhausted. Today, he made contact with the Ouyang family to collect some dirt on the Nangong Family, waiting to retaliate.

    Song Yun flipped through the pages, but the dirt was all about minor issues and couldn''tpletely shift theizens'' focus.

    However, one piece of information caught his attention as he reached the end.

    "Nangong Family, you really have some nerve!" Song Yun said with an icy gaze, "To actually dare to coborate with Hua Xiang in secret¡ªdo you have a death wish?"

    "Hua Xiang?" Father Ye''s expression turned grave as he asked seriously, "The Hua Xiang chain of kimchi supermarkets?"

    At the time, Hua Xiang chain supermarkets had about forty or fifty stores in Hua Country and were very popr.

    Partly for this reason, Hua Xiang''s overall market value had increased several-fold over the past few years.

    But Hua Xiang, having earned a substantial amount of capital in Hua Country, seemed to have forgotten who their real patrons were¡ªthe president of theirpany had publicly insulted Hua Country on a foreign website.

    This information was seen by overseas students, who immediately took screenshots and sent them back home.

    Before long, the entirework was boycotting Hua Xiang.

    The supermarket that had been making millions a day soon became deserted.

    A week after the incident escted, not a single customer could be found in any of their stores.

    This directly led to Hua Xiang''s overall market value being halved, and they closed all their stores in disgrace.

    The Nangong Family really had some audacity to secretly coborate with Hua Xiang after all that.

    And they even had Hua Xiang change their marketing tactics and continue to produce cosmetics under a different brand, selling them in Hua Country through the Nangong Family''s channels.

    ```

 Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Confirmed?

    "Brother Huang, it''s trouble again, but tonight you must find all the cooperation documents between the Nangong Family and Hua Xiang!"

    Huang Baoding, after listening, immediately took out a cigarette from the cab, clearly intending to pull an all-nighter and use the Ouyang Family''swork to investigate further.

    "Dad, it''s gettingte, you and Mom should just sleep here tonight," Song Yun said with a smile, "After tomorrow, everything will be perfectly resolved. I''m really looking forward to Nangong Han''s expression, and I want to see how he''ll defend himself!"

    Ye Qingqing''s father nodded, also nning to contact the Zhao Family and the Ouyang Family tonight, aiming to strike a heavy blow to the Nangong Family at this critical juncture tomorrow!

    After handling all the matters, Song Yun instructed Lu Guan to personally deliver Xiao Wan to Magic Capital, and to immediately hold a press conference at his home ground the next day.

    Early the next morning, all media organizations in Magic Capital received an invitation from Song Yun.

    Carrying their cameras, they arrived on time, eager to get first-hand information about the scandal involving Magic Capital''s richest man.

    At nine o''clock, the press conference officially began.

    Those present today were Song Yun, Ye Qingqing, and Xiao Wan.

    As soon as Song Yun made his appearance, countless lights shone on him, and the Nangong Family''s reporters seated below immediately started questioning him.

    "Hello Mr. Song, I am a journalist from Huangjiang Newspaper. We all want to know when you and Miss Xiao Wan had an inappropriate rtionship. Is Miss Ye aware of it?"

    This question was not really an inquiry but rather a firm deration of the rumors and gossip circting online.

    Before Song Yun could answer, another person stood up and asked, "Mr. Song Yun, seeing that Miss Ye is also present at the press conference today, what does that mean? Does it signify an acknowledgment of Xiao Wan''s status as a mistress?"

    "President Song, since you are already married, why would you keep a female celebrity? Is it because Miss Ye is too domineering?"

    "President Song, do you only have Xiao Wan as a mistress, or are there other women yet to be uncovered?"

    The journalists'' questions came at Song Yun like a torrential wave.

    Song Yun was okay; he knew these people were just intending to sling mud.

    But Xiao Wan''s face turned pale; inexperienced as she was, she had never seen such a scene before and was silent, hanging her head low.

    Since the press conference was allowed to be live-streamed online, several million people were currently watching the event unfold on theirputers.

    "These journalists'' questions are so sharp! But I like it! We should dig deep into the true faces of these rich people!"

    "Wow, I didn''t expect President Song to be so handsome, truly a case of a handsome appearance hiding a deceitful heart! Most good-looking guys are scumbags!"

    "Didn''t you guys see Ye Qingqing beside Song Yun? Damn, she''s so beautiful! Song Yun dares to cheat even though he has a wife like her; he''s worse than a beast!"

    "I argued with someone when they told me I couldn''t imagine the happiness of the rich, but now I see that I was thinking too small!"

    "Xiao Wan, get out of the entertainment industry and cleanse it! Song Yun, get out of the business world! And I demand that the relevant authorities investigate Song Yun thoroughly!"

    "What kind of good person could he be if he''s messing around with male-female rtionships, not to mention what kind of dirty deeds hispanies must be doing!"

    "+1"

    "Call for exit +1"

    "Add 10086!"

    Meanwhile, at the Zhuang Family residence in Magic Capital, Nangong Han was watching the online barrage with great interest.

    Some people spoke out on their own, while others were deliberately guided by his subordinates.

    But regardless, the fire had already started, it was just a matter of how much benefit Song Yun nned to use to put it out!

    "Young Master Nangong, what if Song Yun ns to use things like household registration documents to prove his rtionship with Xiao Wan?" Zhuang Siheng curiously asked as he held a cup of tea.

    "Is it really necessarily true just because it''s real? Do people still believe in a liar''s words now?"

    Zhuang Siheng gave Nangong Han a thumbs up and thought, you really are the craftiest! It seemed that none of these children from great families were easy to deal with; each might be harboring some secrets. He was also d he wasn''t Nangong Han''s opponent; otherwise, he wouldn''t know how to deal with thisbination of punches!

    .....

    "Everyone, please be quiet."

    Song Yun tapped on the microphone and said indifferently, "Based on the previous questions from the journalists, I can openly tell everyone that Xiao Wan and I are merely rtives, her mother is my aunt. As for the photographs of Xiao Wan and me together that have been circting tonight, some are real and some have been doctored.

    I hope you all won''t be blinded by rumors and that you''ll have the ability to think for yourselves."

    After speaking, Song Yun took out a family tree, flipped it open to his father''s generation''s page, and said, "Do you see? Up there, Song Juan is indeed Xiao Wan''s mother, and with your widework, I believe it won''t take half a day to verify the truth."

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, theizens watching the live broadcast were swayed.

    They saw the sincerity in Song Yun''s eyes and it didn''t seem like a lie. Moreover, this kind of thing couldn''t be faked; one could easily find out the truth upon investigation.

    Could it be that they had misunderstood?

    Just as theizens were hesitant, the journalists on-site asked their questions again.

    "President Song, a family tree doesn''t prove anything; it''s just a few pieces of paper with some names written on it. I can forge one, and I believe you, as Magic Capital''s richest man, could, too!"

    "Chairman Song, do you think we can get the most truthful information by asking Xiao Wan''s mother? You''re family after all. I believe Madam Song Juan would do anything to cover up for you!"

    The journalists'' aggressive questioning woke up theizens in the live chat.

    Indeed, Song Yun was Magic Capital''s richest man. Not to mention a family tree, even faking a household registration document wouldn''t be difficult for him.

    And as for Xiao Wan''s mother, please, if she could allow her daughter to be someone else''s mistress, could she be a good person?

    "Liar!!! Even on the brink of death, you''re still deceiving everyone! Song Yun, why don''t you just die! Get lost! I''ll never believe another word you say!!!"

    "Clearly Song Yun has no moves left and can onlye up with such low-level countermeasures! Don''t let him trick you! If we get through this wave, victory will be ours!"

    "I can''t watch this press conference for a second longer! I thought Song Yun was going to admit his mistake and apologize, but to think he''s still so stubborn!"

    At this point, the people under Nangong Han''smand really made themselves useful as they began to willfully steer the mood of theizens.

    Song Yun shook his head and said, "Since you think I can fake it, then I''ll have to present more evidence."

    After that, Song Yun gestured towards the backstage with an inviting motion, and a man and a woman walked out.

    Seeing these two people, everyone was very puzzled¡ªwhat kind of evidence was this?

    But the following statements from these two cleared up all their doubts.

    The man who stepped forward took the microphone and said solemnly, "Hello everyone, I am a worker from the Magic Capital Civil Affairs Office. I am here to rify for Mr. Song, Madam Song Juan is indeed Mr. Song''s aunt, and Miss Xiao Wan is Mr. Song''s cousin! Please approach this matter rationally and don''t let anger cloud your judgment!"

    After he spoke, the man handed the microphone to the woman.

 Chapter 141: Chapter 141 We Owe President Song an Apology!

    The woman cleared her throat twice and slowly began to speak, "Hello everyone, I am a staff member from the Magic Capital Notary Office. Today, I bring you a kinship certification. After thorough investigation by the notary office, we can affirm that Miss Xiao Wan is Mr. Song''s cousin once removed. This certificate has been justly notarized and holds legal validity. We wee public oversight!"

    After finishing her speech, the woman exposed the kinship certificate to the public eye.

    The reporters upon seeing this urged the photography society to step forward and take pictures.

    It was only when they saw the official seal printed on the certificate that everyone realized it was all true!

    After all, in such a grand event, if Song Yun dared to falsify information, it would be a dead end!

    However, reporters under Nangong Han''smand didn''t step forward; they collectively remained silent, stunned in ce.

    What the hell, nobody had told me about this. What do I do now? With the other side presentingpelling evidence, weren''t my previous questions just like the antics of a buffoon?

    Could the clown actually be me?

    Song Yun surveyed the crowd, quite pleased with everyone''s expressions.

    This evidence was the result of a reminder from Ye Qingqing''s fatherst night; after all, merely guiding public attention to the Nangong Family''s affairs would not wash away the nder against Song Yun.

    So, early this morning, Song Yun heeded Ye Qingqing''s father''s suggestion and went for notarization.

    "Damn it... did we misunderstand something??? Howe the situation has reversed??"

    "I told you! With Mr. Song being so handsome, how could he possibly be a scumbag! You all have been bullying the wrong person! My heart aches for our Mr. Song for three seconds, protecting the best Mr.

    Song in the world!"

    "Holy moly, I think we all owe Mr. Song an apology!"

    Online viewers of the live stream were silent, some began to apologize, while a portion was still waiting because it wasn''t over yet¡ªwho knows if there would be another twist!

    On the other side, Nangong Han, enraged, punched theputer.

    Zhuang Siheng didn''t dare to even breathe heavily next to him; who would have thought that in just a half-day Song Yun coulde up with such a cunning and exquisite solution.

    Since his own credibility wasn''t strong, he simply pulled in officials, who represent the nation''s face and naturally wouldn''t be foolish enough to falsify documents.

    "He got lucky this time, but the uing ns won''t be so easy to withstand!" Nangong Han ominously said, "Uncle Zhuang, take advantage of the fact that not everyone is aware of this situation yet, and quickly buy up all the stocks under Song Yun''s name. Get as much as you can. I believe the next time we meet him in thepany''s shareholder meeting room, it will be a delightful scene."

    ...

    "I want to start with an apology," Song Yun stood up and bowed. "I am sorry for upying public resources due to personal reasons."

    "But! This incident was not a coincidence, as someone was behind it, fanning the mes! After my investigationst night, I finally traced it to the source!" Song Yun turned on the public screen behind him, disying a photograph of a person.

    Song Yun pointed at the photo and calmly said, "This individual is the mastermind behind the false usations against me and my cousin once removed, Xiao Wan. His nder has not only caused mypanies substantial losses but has also plunged Xiao Wan, an innocent outsider, into unwarranted disgrace, darkening her professional path. Therefore, I have decided to sue this gentleman!"

    "Chairman Song, may I ask what kind of justice you seek?" a curious reporter asked. "Do you want him to apologize to restore your reputation, or are you nning to seek financialpensation?"

    "I''ve consulted with awyer, and if the judgement is made on the fairest grounds, this person would face a fixed-term imprisonment of over ten years and would also have topensate for an economic loss of nearly ten million!"

    After finishing his statement, Song Yun''s expression slowly shifted from serious to gentle, and he smiled as he said, "This incident has also served as a warning for all of us, and I hope that in the future, everyone will approach issues with rationality."

    With the issue resolved, a neutral reporter stepped forward to ask, "Chairman Song, we''ve received news that the charity foundation under your management has established over forty Hope Schools. Is that true?"

    Caught off guard by the question, Song Yun hesitated for a moment before Ye Qingqing quickly took over the microphone and replied, "It''s true. Upholding our priority on charity, the Ye Corporation has founded its own foundation, and over the years, we''ve established 47 Hope Schools.

    As Song Yun''s wife, I am willing to make a promise: in the days toe, the funds we allocate to charity will only continue to increase."

    What a great benefactor!

    What does the establishment of 47 Hope Schools represent?

    An online standard once stated that constructing a Hope School costs at least a million; 47 schools amount to 47 million, and that''s not even including the operational costs that follow.

    Being able to donate so much money for social contribution, Chairman Song haspletely overturned their perception of wealthy people!

    After Ye Qingqing spoke, she traced a character in the palm of Song Yun''s hand with her finger: Dad.

    Song Yun immediately understood that this was the contribution made by Father Ye when he was in power, and now that the Ye Corporation had be part of hispany, the des had be his halo at this moment.

    Rising to his feet, Song Yun earnestly stated, "What my wife just expressed aligns with my own thoughts. I have only one principle: to take care of oneself in times of poverty and to help the world in times of wealth. I believe I have not done enough, and I''ve decided to vigorously develop rural education projects this year, striving to establish over 100 Hope Schools by the end of the year!"

    "Moreover, I personally guarantee to those teachers who travel to remote viges to educate: as long as you teach at a Hope School I''ve established, your sry will be increased by 5,000 yuan per person per month on top of the existing wages!"

    "This subsidy has no time limit!"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, the reporters were stunned.

    Oh my, this handsome guy must be a saint!

    Willing to make such a significant contribution to society, from now on, if anyone dares to question Chairman Song''s character, countless people will queue up to p them right across the face!

    "Chairman Song, on behalf of all those young people in the mountains longing for education, I bow to you!"

    This reporter was himself a college student who hade out from the depths of the mountains. He knew all too well how difficult it was to pursue education in a remote mountainous area, where every year teachers woulde but could not endure the harsh conditions. No matter how noble their intentions, they couldn''t stay.

    This resulted in a high turnover, and during the most difficult times, one teacher would have to handle all subjects from middle school to high school.

    Thus, acquiring knowledge depended solely on one''s perseverance and talent.

    But Chairman Song''s initiative would undoubtedly provide these rural teachers with some financialpensation!

    Song Yun smiled and pressed down with his hand as he spoke, "This is all that I ought to do."

    "Chairman Song, we at the Small River Daily have received information that you n to openrge shopping centers nationwide, is that so?"

    Song Yun nodded, and the reporter continued, "As I understand it, not every location is profitable for setting up a shopping center. ording to our newspaper''s experts, each new shopping center you open will roughly lose about 30 million! May I ask, what motivates you to persevere in doing this?"

 Chapter 142: Chapter 142 Counterattack Begins!

    "You''re right, but I need to correct you on one point over here, these malls are not just losing 30 million, but 60 million!"

    Song Yun said with high spirits, "The economic development in some areas is not like that in Magic Capital. Losses are inevitable when opening up, but why do I keep doing it?"

    After whetting the appetite of everyone present, Song Yun said with a smile, "For the economic development of the local area and to provide more job opportunities!"

    Wow!!!

    Mr. Song is so fucking great!

    Who would have thought that Mr. Song would rather lose money to help the world? It seems that Mr. Song''s realm is beyond what we ordinary people can imagine!

    But is that really the case?

    Indeed, it is!

    The investment departments of Ye Corporation and Mountains and Waters Corporation held a joint meeting and concluded that the initial investment and subsequent losses would be astronomical.

    But why does Song Yun stubbornly continue to execute his n all over the country?

    Of course, it is because System Dad said before that every time apany is opened in an unfamiliar location, a bonus of one billion in funds would be rewarded!

    This recoups the initial expenses, and as long as the brand effect continues to multiply, just by leasing retail spaces and attracting investment, each mall could earn more than 60 million a year!

    Not only did the audience inside the live broadcast go crazy typing about how great Mr. Song is, but the reporters present also stood up to apud Song Yun.

    Conscientious entrepreneurs like Mr. Song are rare!!!

    At this moment, Nangong Han nearly spat out a mouthful of blood when he saw Song Yun''s speech.

    He was jealous of the glory Song Yun received in front of everyone and puzzled where Song Yun got so much money from. Was he really not afraid of going bankrupt from the losses?

    As someone who had been exposed to the business world from a young age, Nangong Han knew very well that everything Song Yun said was true. Once this n was set in motion, a vast amount of capital would drag all hispanies into the mire!

    But if you say Song Yun was just putting on a show, that couldn''t be possible. Now that his words had reached the public''s ears, they would be continuously scrutinized by everyone.

    Where on earth does Song Yun''s moneye from!

    Just as Nangong Han was brooding with a grim face, Zhuang Siheng came with a mobile phone, his face full of horror.

    "Young Master Nangong... it''s over! Everything is over!"

    "What nonsense are you talking about! We haven''t reached the final battle yet!"

    Already quite irritated, Nangong Han raised his voice and rebuked, "If you think just regaining your image in public will win you the entire business war, then you''re too naive!"

    "I... I''m not talking about that..."

    Zhuang Siheng, trembling all over, ced the mobile phone on the table and said, "Take a look for yourself, the Nangong Family... it''s finished..."

    Nangong Han looked at it doubtfully and felt a chill run through his body at just one nce.

    "Fuck! Who''s been screwing with the Nangong Family behind my back!"

    At this moment, Nangong Han''s scalp tingled, and he broke out in a cold sweat all over.

    The information on the phone was the news of the Nangong Family''s secret coboration with Hua Xiang, along with internal documents.

    "This was ssified as a secret, how could anyone know about it! Who is it!"

    Nangong Han swept everything off the table with a sweep of his arm, sat down in his chair panting heavily, his eyes filled with hatred.

    That the Nangong Family had a coboration with Hua Xiang was true. Before Hua Xiang was publicly embroiled in a scandal, the Nangong Family had already secured a 20% share of Hua Xiang.

    But it just couldn''t withstand these teammates who recklessly halved the value of its assets in a sheer act of folly.

    Later on, Hua Xiang gradually faded from public view, and the Nangong Family saw an opportunity amidst this.

    They invested a huge sum to acquire 43% of the shares, bing thergest shareholder of Hua Xiang.

    Under the operations of the Nangong Family, Hua Xiang revamped and delved into the cosmetics business. Through the Nangong Family''s channels, they re-entered Hua Country and captured half of the mid-to-low end market share.

    These changes brought a steady stream of money to the Nangong Family.

    They had thought this matter could be kept secret forever, but unexpectedly, it was exposed today!

    Who could it be? Who?

    Song Yun!

    He had just cleared his name on his side, and immediately after, the Nangong Family''s scandal took over the headlines. If it wasn''t Song Yun''s doing, Nangong Han ought to dig out his own eyeballs and stomp on them like light bulbs!

    "Song Yun! You''ve gone too far!"

    Nangong Han roared furiously to the sky, grinding his teeth: "If you fall into my hands, I''ll surely y and dismember you!!!"

    After calming down, Nangong Han quickly called his father.

    On the other end of the phone, his father''s tone was very tired, clearly preupied with handling the crisis.

    Without disturbing his father too much, Nangong Han hung up with an icy look in his eyes, and started to anticipate Song Yun''s next move, to preemptively prevent it!

    At this moment, Song Yun was hosting all the reporters for a meal at the restaurant, sitting in the middle of them, one interview after another.

    "President Song, it''s all settled!"

    Huang Baoding walked up quickly, bending down to whisper in Song Yun''s ear: "Now the whole Forty-nine City is in an uproar, we don''t even have to lift a finger, the Nangong Family''s enemies will seize this opportunity to kick them while they''re down!"

    Song Yun smiled and nodded, continuing to answer the reporters'' questions.

    Indeed, the news had already topped the headlines of various social media tforms online.

    All enterprises under the Nangong Family jointly issued a statement.

    "Regarding the online rumors of our coboration with Hua Xiang, it''s false information from malicious sources. We hopeizens will not believe or spread rumors!"

    "We have already contacted ourw firm, and for any user orpany ndering our group, we will pursue the matter to the end! There will be no leniency!"

    After the press conference, Song Yun saw this statement andughed, "Not giving up until they reach the Huang He! Brother Huang, continue to release the information we have, let everyone see the true colors of the Nangong Family!"

    Huang Baoding acted swiftly, and within ten minutes, the details about Hua Xiang''s name change, management reshuffling, and share transfers were all released online.

    This information instantly hammered the Nangong Family to the ground.

    Hence, beneath the Nangong Family''s statement,izens''ments quickly overwhelmed it.

    "I''m gonna vomit! How dare the Nangong Family collude with Hua Xiang, it''s utterly disgusting! Just get lost,pared to President Song, you are worse than dog shit!"

    "After the incident made such a big fuss back then, how could the Nangong Family still dare to coborate with Hua Xiang? Have they been kneeling so long they can''t stand up anymore?"

    "Everyone, pay attention! Anypany under the Nangong Family is trash! They are the ones we should boycott!"

    Theizens were incensed, the Hua Xiang issue had caused an uproar years ago, and now the Nangong Family had let their greed blind them, standing against the public¡ª if they don''t go down, who will?

    An hour after the event, the Nangong Family''s reputation plummeted.

    The market value of all their subsidiaries plummeted.

    This happened during daylight; when the Song Yun scandal broke out yesterday, there was less than two hours left until the market closed, so the drop wasn''t much, but now there were still more than ten hours until the market closed!

 Chapter 143: Chapter 143 Are You Stupid???

    The Nangong Family panicked, so they deleted their previous statement and sent out a new one.

    Basically, it said that it was their fault for not having ascertained the truth of the matter, but they were also deceived. Hua Xiang only came into contact with them after a name change, which led them to be blinded.

    In any case, it was all about confusing the public, focusing all the key points on Hua Xiang''s name change.

    But do you thinkizens are so easily fooled???

    Of course not!

    This generation ofizens can be said to be the mostbative one. Once they start investigating the truth of a matter, it means that the issue won''t end anytime soon.

    Plus, with the Nangong Family already having partnered with Hua Xiang, you think we''d believe what you say? If we did, it''d be a damn miracle!!!

    "Ugh! Nangong Family, when will you give up? Really think all of us are brain-dead? That we''d believe whatever you say? Disgusting! Just scram, your presence annoys me!"

    "Brothers, the Nangong Family isn''t just coborating with Hua Xiang, they are insulting our intelligence! Charge, charge, charge! Take down all of the Nangong Family''spanies!"

    "These two statements from the Nangong Family show no remorse, they are like talking without actually saying anything in today''s context. Maybe the Nangong Family should change their PR team?"

    "I propose investigating all of the Nangong Family''s industries to see what other illegal and disorderly things they''re doing!"

    "+1"

    "+2"

    "..."

    "+10086"

    This apology, which reeked of passing the buck, not only failed to quench theizens'' rage but, like pouring fuel on fire, it made everyone''smenting speed increase even more!

    Soon, the stock value of thepanies under the Nangong Family plummeted cliff-like, evaporating 35% in just one morning!

    And in the stock market, because of the Nangong Family''s incident, the "little leeks" dumped their shares en masse, causing manypanies to hit rock bottom with limit-downs today!

    Nangong Han, far away in Magic Capital, sat helplessly in his chair and zoned out after seeing these results. He couldn''t understand how, in such a short period of time, Song Yun had turned the tables and counterattacked the Nangong Family.

    Could it really be that the Nangong Family was on the decline?

    "Nangong Han... you shouldn''t have messed with President Song," Zhuang Siheng no longer held that respectful tone as he sighed and said coldly, "Now with the stock price ofpanies under the Nangong Family plummeting, President Song is buying in on arge scale. With enough funds, President Song will be the chairman of all your family''spanies!"

    Song Yun''s current move could be said to have put a perfect full stop to this battle.

    Consequently, the Zhao Family and the Ouyang Family in Forty-nine City were bothpletely dumbfounded.

    What was going on? While they were still entangled with the Nangong Family, why had thosepanies all changed hands?

    Upon instructing their subordinates to investigate, they discovered it was Song Yun''s doing.

    The Zhao Family and the Ouyang Family immediately shut their mouths. Just kidding, they had a good rtionship with Song Yun, and this could be seen as doing a favor for Song Yun''s dad. It''s just that this kid was too good at seizing opportunities!

    "Zhuang Siheng, are you nning to run off to Song Yun now?"

    At this point, Nangong Han had no trace of ripples in his heart. Compared to the mess that was the Nangong Family''s affairs, the betrayal of a small character amounted to nothing.

    "Ha! Nangong Han, you think too highly of yourself. Initially, I just wanted to board your ship to make some money. Now that your Nangong Family has yed itself to death, should I apany you to the grave?" Zhuang Siheng sneered, "I''m a very pragmatic person. I stand with whoever can bring me benefits."

    "If you think the Nangong Family will fall just like this, then you''re really underestimating us!" Nangong Han stood up and stretchedzily, "The essence of our family is not about making money, you see!"

    As these words were uttered, Zhuang Siheng was instantly drenched in sweat. That''s right, even if he gave all thepanies to Song Yun, what would it matter?

    The Nangong Family would have suffered some damage to their vitality, that''s all.

    But within the system, the Nangong Family''s power remained formidable!

    Zhuang Siheng was struck dumb.

    Nangong Hanughed and patted Zhuang Siheng''s shoulder, saying, "You see, the thing I hate most is a traitor. My method is to clean house first then deal with enemies. What you just said has made me see you clearly. Take good care of yourself."

    Having said that, he left with his driver, departing from the Zhuang residence.

    Zhuang Siheng copsed onto the ground. It was over; now it was truly over. He had thought he could humiliate Nangong Han, to vent the anger he felt about how he had been treated recently. But it was exactly this rashness that muddled his thinking and made him say things he shouldn''t have.

    The Zhuang family henceforth had no ce in the Magic Capital!

    "Get in contact with Father''s side, use any power necessary to crush Song Yun! If such a person is allowed to grow, he will be a venomous dragon and severely devastate the Nangong Family!"

    Nangong Han sat in the car with his eyes closed, resting. His driver, puzzled, asked, "Young Master, aren''t we heading back to Forty-nine City?"

    "I want to see Song Yun dead!"

    Far away in Forty-nine City, Ouyang Shu was tending to the vegetables in his own courtyard when Ouyang Rong burst through the door, urgently saying, "Father, we might not be able to suppress all the information about Song Yun any longer!"

    "Take it easy, speak slowly."

    Ouyang Shu, the old master, washed his hands in a basin and took the teacup handed to him by his son.

    "Song Yun has acquired all thepanies... under the Nangong Family''s g!"

    "Pfft!!!"

    The old master Ouyang Shu spat out a mouthful of water, and without bothering to wipe the droplets off his beard, he asked in shock, "All of them?"

    "Yes, all of them!" Ouyang Rong sighed and said, "Originally him bing the Magic Capital''s wealthiest was eye-catching enough, but now, every prominent family in Forty-nine City knows the Nangong Family has angered Song Yun. After Song Yun struck back, thepanies of the Nangong Family changed hands..."

    "This kid... is no less than his father..." Old Master Ouyang Shu clicked his tongue in amazement.

    "Old Master, is now really the time for amazement? Shouldn''t we be doing something?" Ouyang Rong was almost freaking out, but seeing his father''s leisurely demeanor, he almost wished he could carry his father to the Magic Capital himself. At least with the old master there, Song Yun''s safety would be absolutely assured!

    "Whates wille, let it be," Ouyang Shu said indifferently, fanning himself: "Have Xiao Cheng pay a visit to Magic Capital, to meet with Song Yun and incidentally knock some sense into the Nangong Family."

    "Really???"

    "Do the words of your old man contain falsehood?!"

    Old Master Ouyang Shu red, and Ouyang Rong bashfully chuckled twice, standing behind his father, tteringly massaging his shoulders and back.

    Xiao Cheng was the old master Ouyang Shu''s secretary, handling some official matters on behalf of the old master. Outside, he was essentially the old master''s proxy. His presence in Magic Capital meant that whoever wanted to move against Song Yun had to think twice.

    And most importantly, Xiao Cheng was the Nangong Family''s son-inw, having married the current family head''s younger sister. With him mediating in the middle, the Nangong Family dared not y dirty tricks.

    "And what of Song Yun''s identity?" Ouyang Rong asked with concern.

    "Are you dumb?" Old Master Ouyang Shu gave his son a bewildered look, feeling as if the boy wasn''t his own.

    We''re already unable to suppress it, and you can''t tell that sending Xiao Cheng to Magic Capital is a signal of protection???

 Chapter 144: Chapter 144 Ill Be the Mascot

    Secretary Cheng soon embarked on his mission to the Magic Capital.

    Upon arriving in the Magic Capital, Secretary Cheng did not seek out Song Yun directly; instead, he hailed a taxi and went to the residence of the foremost bigwig of the Magic Capital.

    After knocking on the door, the number one bigwig of the Magic Capital was shocked to see Secretary Cheng standing outside in casual wear.

    What''s going on???

    Why has Secretary Chenge? Could it be that Old Master Ouyang is following behind him?

    Peeking out and looking around, but finding nothing but empty space outside, Secretary Cheng chuckled and said, "No need to look any longer, it''s just me today."

    The other party heaved a sigh and felt a bit downhearted; he and Secretary Cheng had been schoolmates back in the day and shared a good rtionship.

    After stepping aside to let Secretary Cheng in, he asked with puzzlement, "What brings you to the Magic Capital today?"

    "Heh, just missing an old friend," replied Secretary Cheng with a smile.

    Sipping tea with a smile, Secretary Cheng said, "We haven''t seen each other for over half a year, haven''t you missed me a bit?"

    "Humph! Those whom Cheng Liguo remembers usually don''t have anything good happen to them afterward!" The bigwig spoke somewhat angrily, "That investment attraction project was supposed to settle in the Magic Capital, but just because I had a drink with you and went soft, I gave it to Forty-nine City. The more I thought about it afterward, the more it felt off.

    Everyone else gets sugar-coated bullets, but to me, it turns into a hard pea that''s neither here nor there?"

    Patting the bigwig''s shoulder with a sigh, Cheng Liguo said, "This proves that Brother Yue is impartial and selfless!"

    "Bullshit..."

    "Yue Ji, I''ve praised you so much, don''t get too full of yourself! If you can''t hold your liquor, stop whining. I''m all in today; ready to apany a gentleman even if it costs me. What do you think?"

    Cheng Liguo''s words made Yue Ji frown slightly and he asked unhappily, "What are you up to, you little rascal?"

    "Actually, I''m here today with a message from Old Master Ouyang. Want to hear it or should I leave right this instant?"

    "I''ll listen!"

    Joking apart, a matter is a matter. Listening to the message doesn''t prevent me from despising you in the slightest.

    "Have you heard of Song Yun?"

    "Ah, that young fellow who''s been quite prominenttely?" Yue Ji pondered for a moment before saying, "Could it be that he''s entangled with the Ouyang Family in some way?"

    "Not at all. Song Yun is the son of an old friend of Old Master Ouyang. So, without viting any principles, Old Master Ouyang hopes you can look out for him a bit."

    "Wait a moment."

    Yue Ji made a phone call to his secretary, instructing him to pull up all details regarding Song Yun''s assets in the Magic Capital.

    After about ten minutes, the secretary responded that Song Yun''spany was running normally, actively paying taxes every month, and did not involve any illegal activities.

    "This young man is quite upright, I like that," Yue Ji said with a smile. "Rest assured, we''ll definitely take good care of conscientious entrepreneurs like Song Yun."

    "That puts my mind at ease. After all, he has some irreconcble conflicts with certain families in Forty-nine City. You must stand firm."

    "It''s just the Nangong Family; with the Ouyang Family backing us, I''m pretty rxed," he replied.

    "Heh, I hope so," said Cheng Liguo.

    Cheng Liguo knew some things about Song Yun''s father, so on the surface in Forty-nine City, only the Nangong Family was openly against Song Yun, but who could say for sure about behind the scenes!

    The two chatted cordially for quite a while longer before Cheng Liguo decided to proceed to the Ye Corporation to meet this new dignitary of the Magic Capital.

    Declining Yue Ji''s offer to send a car, he hailed a taxi at the roadside to get to Ye Corporation.

    At the front desk, like a schr immersed in books for years, Cheng Liguo courteously requested to see Song Yun.

    The receptionist, unsure of the background of the middle-aged man in front of her, directly made a call to the secretary of the board.

    With each report going up one level after another, the call eventually reached Song Yun.

    Song Yun was at the moment calcting with Mr. Ye in his office how to further beat a man when he''s down, when an internal call came through.

    Hearing someone was looking for him, Song Yun felt a bit puzzled.

    "Cheng Liguo? Never heard of him."

    Mr. Ye, who was looking over the reports at the side, suddenly looked up, grabbed Song Yun''s arm excitedly, and eximed, "Cheng Liguo? The Cheng Secretary from Forty-nine City?"

    "I don''t know."

    Hearing Song Yun''s response, Mr. Ye pped him on the back of the head discontentedly and said, "Cheng Liguo, the secretary of Old Master Ouyang Shu!"

    "What''s he doing in Magic Capital?"

    After some thought, Mr. Ye asked, "Could it be because you''ve taken over all of the Nangong family''spanies, you''ve upset the Ouyang family?"

    "That''s unlikely, Old Master Ouyang is not a petty person," Song Yun shrugged and said, "Us guessing is useless, why not invite him up and ask."

    "What do you mean invite up! We should go down to greet him," Mr. Ye said, somewhat speechlessly. Others upon encountering Secretary Cheng couldn''t wait to fawn over him, yet his son-inw was acting as if it was nothing.

    Song Yun and Mr. Ye went to the lobby and from a distance saw a middle-aged man dressed in casual attire but standing straight with an alert demeanor.

    Upon seeing the man''s face, Mr. Ye became very excited; he had been extremely fortunate to have shared a meal with the Secretary Cheng on his past visit to Forty-nine City!

    "Secretary Cheng, hello, what brings you to Magic Capital today?" Mr. Ye hurried forward, excitedly grasping Secretary Cheng''s hand as he asked.

    "Old Ye, long time no see," Cheng Liguo said cheerfully, "You''ve found a good son-inw there, he manages to stay on the Old Master''s mind all the way from Magic Capital."

    After speaking, Cheng Liguo looked towards Song Yun, his first impression was that this young man was quite impressive!

    His eyes held no ttery, but a calmposure; his attitude was that of an ordinary person, unaffected by honor or disgrace.

    This was the kind of man the Old Master truly valued!

    "Hello Song Yun, my name is Cheng Liguo, I''m Old Master Ouyang''s secretary. Thest time you visited Forty-nine City, I happened to be out on an inspection," Cheng Liguo reached out his hand and shook hands with Song Yun.

    The three of them chatted andughed as they made their way to the office.

    Mr. Ye could tell that today Cheng Liguo came especially for Song Yun, so he tactfully found an excuse to leave.

    "Song Yun, your current situation is still a bit precarious, I didn''te here today with anything particr for you to do. I''m just here as a lucky charm, to send out a signal," Cheng Liguo said while sipping his tea. "I know the Nangong family well; if they decide to go for broke, you alone definitely won''t be able to withstand them."

    "Then what do you think I should do?"

    "Keep a low profile, even lower," Cheng Liguo said seriously. "Speaking of which, I''m also somewhat rted to the Nangong family. I''m here following the Old Master''s orders to give them a knock on the wrist, to save you from disappearing without understanding why!"

    Hearing this, Song Yun looked somewhat surprised and asked curiously, "Would the Nangong family dare to do such a thing?"

    "They wouldn''t dare, but there are many families attached to the Nangong family, and a lot of people would prefer you to disappear!"

    "So, for the time being, just diligently work on integrating thosepanies of the Nangong family, and don''t roam about unnecessarily. After all, there are more than a few people in this world who yearn for wealth and status!"

 Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Nangong Hans Psychological Shadow!

    On the other hand, Nangong Han had arranged countless matters today and had also settled a batch of people who had rushed over from Forty-nine City.

    By now, he was almost desperate to have Song Yun vanish from this world!!!

    Over half of thepanies under the Ouyang family''s name were in his control, and with this move, he had suffered colossal losses!

    Just as Nangong Han was pondering when to make his move, his phone rang.

    "Nangong Han, I heard some punk got the better of you?"

    After hearing this, not a single thought of rebuttal rose in Nangong Han''s mind, and he said helplessly, "Yi Wenbiao, are you calling to mock me?"

    "Hahaha, Young Master Nangong has lost before, but when has he ever been afraid!" Yi Wenbiao said with augh, "I''m already in Magic Capital, aren''t you going to host me?"

    Stunned by these words, Nangong Han considered that the Yi family was also a well-known n in Forty-nine City, ranking in the top ten. What could be the reason for the Yi family''s heir to reach out to him at this time?

    "Brother Yi, if you''re trying to persuade me to let go of my grudge, then it''s better we don''t meet."

    Nangong Han fell silent for a moment before saying this.

    "Rest assured, I''m just here to keeppany with a heartbroken man."

    Yi Wenbiao said, "I''ve already booked a private room at the Magic Capital Times Club,e over now."

    After the conversation, the caller hung up, and Nangong Han decided to meet with the heir of the Yi family after some thought.

    Upon arriving at the club''s entrance, an assistant brought by Yi Wenbiao personally guided him to the door of a private room.

    Pushing the door open, Yi Wenbiao was already there, with seven or eight girls, all inte celebrities and top-tier stars.

    "Let me introduce everyone, this is Nangong Han from the Nangong family. Your task tonight is to keep himpany, got it?"

    "President Yi~ don''t worry~ All the sisters are professionals~"

    An inte celebrity cooed in a childlike voice.

    Yi Wenbiaoughed and loudly smacked the woman''s buttocks, proiming, "Tonight, whoever gets to leave with Young Master Nangong, I''ll personally pay for a ce for her to settle down in Magic Capital!"

    "Ah~ President Yi is so generous~"

    "Young Master Nangong, let''s drink a love cup together~"

    "I''ll give you a leg massage to help you rx~"

    A Magic Capital apartment instantly pushed the atmosphere to a peak, as everyone knew an apartment there could easily cost millions, and what they''d be giving up was merely one night. They understood perfectly the high reward for the low cost.

    Nangong Han found himself helplessly sandwiched among the women and said, "Brother Yi, what did you really invite me here for?"

    "Tonight we talk only of pleasures of life, none of that vexatious business!" Yi Wenbiao was the first to wrap his arms around a star and said, "Little sister,e with me tonight?"

    "We''ll do as big brother says~"

    "Wait a minute!"

    Nangong Han''s phone rang, he signaled for the crowd to be quiet, and after answering carefully asked, "Auntie, what''s the matter?"

    "Your uncle has gone to Magic Capital."

    "Uncle hase to Magic Capital???"

    Hearing this, Yi Wenbiao frowned, wasn''t Nangong Han''s uncle none other than Cheng Liguo?

    What was he doing in Magic Capital at this critical juncture?

    While he was contemting this, Nangong Han had already hung up and immediately dialed Cheng Liguo''s number.

    At that moment, Cheng Liguo was enjoying a family dinner at the Ye family with Song Yun and the rest.

    As he was chatting with Song Yun about the current situation, his phone rang.

    Cheng Liguo looked at the caller ID with some displeasure.

    Hmph, he had not been in town for a day before someone reported to the Nangong Family, but this yed right into his hands.

    "Little Han, what do you need from me?"

    Cheng Liguo asked in an even tone, a stark contrast to the cheerful demeanor he presented while chatting with Song Yun just moments before!

    At the other end of the phone, Nangong Han was very nervous. After all, he seldom contacted this uncle on usual days, and given that his uncle was the secretary to the elder Mr. Ouyang, he held a high position with an aura that left him feeling intimidated long after each encounter.

    Thus, over time, it almost became his psychological shadow.

    "Uncle... I heard from Auntie that you arrived in Magic Capital today? Why didn''t you contact your nephew in advance so I could prepare?"

    Cheng Liguo''s eyes shed with a hint of coldness upon hearing this; he had never expected that it would be his own wife who revealed his whereabouts!

    Everyone knew his position was high, but there were also many eyeing it, waiting to rece him¡ªone wrong move could mean game over!

    Pondering this, Cheng Liguo felt somewhat irritable and said indifferently, "I''m in Magic Capital on official business; do I have to check whether there are members of the Nangong Family everywhere I go?"

    "Then your Nangong Family''s connections are really too extensive."

    This remark made Nangong Han shudder with fear.

    After all, when his uncle brought his aunt back to her maiden family, he was the ruthless man who sat at the top and wouldn''t even give the Nangong family head the time of day. Nangong Han spoke with a trembling voice, "No no no... I simply wanted to invite my uncle for a casual meal... nothing more."

    Cheng Liguo thought for a moment, deciding to act as if he knew nothing and indirectly give Nangong Han a nudge.

    He spoke up, "Give me the address, I''ll be there shortly."

    "Great! Then this nephew will eagerly await the honor of his uncle''s presence!"

    Nangong Han said excitedly, clutching his fist tightly and taking a few deep breaths to steady himself after hanging up the phone.

    Meeting with an influential figure like his uncle was an opportunity to foster their rtionship. Today I invite you for a meal, tomorrow I dine at your ce, gradually building up momentum, right?

    At the Ye family''s, Cheng Liguo put down his phone and apologized, "Sorry, I have another dinner arrangement soon and will need to leave early."

    "No problem, Secretary Cheng, please go ahead with your affairs,"

    Mr. Ye said with a smile, "I''ll arrange a car for you to take care of your transportation in Magic Capital."

    Cheng Liguo nodded without refusal.

    He took the car and drove toward the restaurant Nangong Han had booked.

    At that moment, Nangong Han was standing at the restaurant''s entrance, full of anticipation, with Yi Wenbiao, who had apanied him, by his side.

    Soon, the car carrying Cheng Liguo arrived at the entrance. The door opened, and Nangong Han moved swiftly, guarding the roof of the car to prevent his uncle from bumping his head as he emerged.

    "Uncle, I know you like Cantonese cuisine, so I specially chose this ce," Nangong Han said, trying to please him.

    "You''re thoughtful."

    After getting out of the car and seeing Yi Wenbiao, Cheng Liguo was visibly taken aback¡ªwhy had the Yi family gotten involved?

    "Secretary Cheng, long time no see. We must have a few extra drinks tonight,"

    Yi Wenbiao approached warmly, sping Cheng Liguo''s hand with a smile.

    Cheng Liguo, who had weathered many storms, was a master at changing his expression in an instant.

    He patted Yi Wenbiao on the shoulder with a cheery voice, lightly reprimanding, "There''s no rule about making a guest wait outside;e on in,e on in."

    Inside the private room, Nangong Han busied himself cing dishes in front of his uncle with serving chopsticks, and quickly refilled his ss whenever it was empty.

    "Uncle, I only found out about your arrival in Magic Capital just before; I hope you won''t hold it against me."

    "But it''s true, once you are in Magic Capital, you should at least tell me, or else when I go back to Forty-nine City, I am sure to be lectured by my father again."

 Chapter 146: Chapter 146 Please Uncle, Save Me!

    ```

    As soon as he heard Nangong Han bring up his father, Cheng Liguo felt a massive headacheing on.

    His brother-inw often asked him for favors, but Cheng Liguo''s position was not his own tomand, and he thought declining once or twice would be enough for the other party to retreat. Instead, the requests intensified, leading Cheng to avoid the Ouyang Family in Forty-nine City unless there was something significant.

    As the wine flowed and the courses varied, everyone''s spirits started to elevate.

    After toasting his uncle, Nangong Han cautiously asked, "Uncle, howe you are here in Magic Capital alone today? Has something big happened?"

    Cheng Liguo sobered up a bit upon hearing this and waved his hand, saying, "Don''t ask about things you shouldn''t."

    "It was wrong of your nephew to ask, I''ll punish myself with a drink."

    Nangong Han downed his drink in one go, when Yi Wenbiao spoke up. He was curious and said, "Secretary Cheng, as a high-ranking official who deals with countless matters daily, what could possibly bring you here in person? Share with us, since none of us are strangers, it''ll make for good dinner talk."

    A yful light filled the depths of Cheng Liguo''s eyes, it seemed Yi Wenbiao was no good person.

    However, this was also within his n. Pretending to be drunk, Cheng licked his lips, appearing troubled.

    "Uncle, please tell your nephew so I can learn a thing or two!"

    "Alright, but you all mustn''t spread this around!"

    Cheng Liguo said mysteriously, "I am here today to meet someone on behalf of the old master!"

    "Ouyang Shu, the old master???"

    Nangong Han eximed in surprise. Although he was considered a leading youth in Forty-nine City, he couldn''t easily meet Ouyang Shu, a heavyweight not within his reach to curry favor with.

    "Uncle Cheng, please tell us, I can''t wait to hear more!" Yi Wenbiao was also excited, urging him to continue.

    "Don''t be in such a rush, let me have a drink of water to clear my throat." Cheng Liguo teased the two of them by slowly drinking arge cup of tea before continuing, "I''vee to meet the old master''s lifesaver. Some time ago, the old master fainted in a shopping mall while out without anyone apanying him. Thankfully, he was saved by a young man."

    Upon hearing this, Nangong Han''s heart pounded furiously.

    Fuck!!!!

    The lifesaver of Ouyang Shu!!!!

    This guy must have stepped in some serious shit to get so lucky!!!

    You have to understand that Ouyang Shu is literally a living legend. Wherever he goes, people give him respect. And his lifesaver... I dare not think about it, the guy''s future is set!!!

    "So how did the Ouyang Family repay this young man?" Yi Wenbiao had never heard such news in Forty-nine City. It was expected that an incident involving the old master would cause an uproar, yet Forty-nine City had been so quiet it was dull.

    "That''s what I came to tell you! The young man didn''t ask for anything, you can imagine how noble his character is!"

    Upon hearing this, Nangong Han was so envious he could cry. Damn it, are you refusing to ept a face offered to you? Such a golden opportunity in front of your face and you don''t know how to cherish it, give it to me! I want it!!!

    "Uncle, what''s this young man''s name? I would like to pay him a visit someday."

    Nangong Han was eager to meet the other party.

    After all, it seemed like Ouyang Shu held this young man in high regard. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have sent his secretary all the way to Magic Capital. If he could be friends with him, it would be like having the chance to meet Ouyang Shu himself!

    That''s a serious resource!

    "You guys should recognize this person." Cheng Liguo said indifferently, "This young man started from scratch and has some fame in Magic Capital."

    "???"

    Nangong Han was full of question marks. Recognize him?

    Started from scratch???

    Who is it???

    Nangong Han racked his brain for someone who fit the description, wishing he could pry his uncle''s mouth open and find out who it was right there and then!

    ```

    If I could establish a good rtionship with Ouyang Shu, the benefactor who saved the old man''s life, then I would be able to continuously bewitch that person to provide me with an endless supply of resources!

    Then, not to mention relying on the Nangong Family, even if I left the family, I would be able to carve out my own territory!

    Watching his nephew scratching his head in frustration, Cheng Liguo said with a chuckle, "His name is Song Yun, do you know him?"

    "What???"

    Nangong Han eximed, "Could you say that again? Song Yun???"

    How could it be Song Yun!

    How could it be Song Yun!!!

    He slumped into a chair like a deted ball, utterly dispirited.

    "Hiss..."

    Yi Wenbiao also sucked in a breath of cold air. Wasn''t Song Yun always active in the Magic Capital? How did he end up in the Forty-nine City saving Ouyang Shu''s life? If Song Yun really made contact with the Ouyang Family, it would be hard to proceed with our ns!

    Cheng Liguo pretended to know nothing and said in confusion, "Why do you all look so disheartened?"

    "This... Uncle Cheng, haven''t you been following the recent business circles?" Yi Wenbiao sighed and asked.

    "I''ve been evaluating a project recently. What happened?"

    "Uncle... I... Sigh..."

    Cheng Liguo mmed his hand on the table and roared, "What kind of man are you, cowering like that! If you have something to say, just say it!"

    At this moment, Nangong Han had no intention of exining. He looked at the ground with a vacant gaze as if the alcohol he had just drunk had suddenly gone to his head.

    He realized that he didn''t understand the other party at all!

    Leaning on the Ouyang Family as a big tree, naturally, no one would care; naturally, they could discard the Nangong Family''s goodwill.

    It wasn''t just him who had offended Song Yun; even if his father personally took up the matter, facing Ouyang Shu standing behind Song Yun, he would probably have to kneel and beg for mercy!

    He hated himself, wondering why he had to be so hot-headed to tough it out with Song Yun in the end!

    Why didn''t he understand that stepping back could lead to a boundless future?

    If he had established a good rtionship with Song Yun upon arriving in the Magic Capital, wouldn''t he have soared high by now???

    Agony, resentment, jealousy, entanglement...

    All these negative emotions swirled around in Nangong Han''s mind.

    In the end, only one thought remained: it''s over!

    If the Nangong Family found out, they would definitely discard him without a second thought, for no one would want to offend Ouyang Shu for one person''s sake!

    Everything was over!

    "Yi Wenbiao, you speak!"

    Cheng Liguo asked furiously, "I want to know everything!"

    Yi Wenbiao could only recount all the conflicts between Song Yun and the Nangong Family that had urred recently.

    Cheng Liguo actually knew it all along and was just pretending.

    He kicked Nangong Han and said through gritted teeth, "You''ve caused a big problem, young man!"

    "Uncle, save me, please save me. I am young and have a promising future ahead, I can''t let it all be cut off because of this!"

    Nangong Han cried and wailed as he clung to Cheng Liguo''s legs, "I know I was wrong. I am willing to kowtow and apologize to Song Yun, please uncle, save me!"

 Chapter 147: Chapter 147: What to Choose After All?

    "Does the Nangong Family really think they are invincible, acting as they wish? Do you not realize that you are now too big to fail, yet still deluding yourselves about advancing further! After this incident, your Nangong Family couldpletely disappear from the list of aristocratic families!"

    Cheng Liguo said painfully, "Tell me, do you have any other ns? If so, cancel them now!"

    "There is... I was nning to secretly harm Song Yun, to make him disappear from this world..."

    Nangong Han choked up and said, "Uncle, I know I was wrong now, I will immediately send those people away! You must save me! You are my uncle, we are rtives!"

    "Bullshit!" Cheng Liguo felt a chill in his heart when he heard Nangong Han''s words. Fortunately, he had arrived in time, otherwise, this kid would have undoubtedly carried out the n to its bitter end. Then, wouldn''t Cheng be suspected by Elder Ouyang due to his rtionship with the Nangong Family?

    He was acutely aware of how much Elder Ouyang valued Song Yun, otherwise he wouldn''t have been sent to deal with this matter personally.

    Furious, Cheng Liguo pped Nangong Han hard, leaving him kneeling on the ground with blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, looking pitiful.

    "Do you really think I can do whatever I want because of my status? Don''t you know that I am also extremely careful in front of Song Yun, for fear of leaving a bad impression on him! And you dare to be so bold! Don''t call me your uncle! I do not deserve to be called that!"

    "Uncle... Please, for the sake of my aunt, save me. You can''t let the Nangong Family die out!"

    "You!!!" Cheng Liguo''s forehead veins throbbed as he controlled his rage and rebuked, "Tell your father that he must immediately reduce the Nangong Family''s power. Only by showing weakness first can I maneuver among you!"

    "But... What if Song Yun refuses to let go..."

    "Then the Nangong Family will just have to live like ordinary people! I believe he will spare your lives for my sake, but as for wealth and honor, forget about it!"

    In fact, Cheng Liguo had long been exasperated with the Nangong Family''s actions, but he had been obsequious because of his wife. Now, after this incident, he could strongly diminish his wife''s family''s influence, and wouldn''t have to be overly concerned about their feelings in his decisions.

    "Contact your father right now and have him reply to me within ten minutes! Otherwise, I''m done with the Nangong Family''s affairs!"

    Upon hearing these words, Nangong Han was torn. Ultimately, fear overcame reason, and he shakily called his father to report the day''s events.

    The other party was stunned as if struck by lightning, unable to recover for a long time. He hadn''t expected that Song Yun''s backer was Elder Ouyang Shu!

    What a joke, if he''d known earlier, he would have never antagonized Song Yun!

    Now it was all over!

    From his brother-inw''s implication, there was a chance for the Nangong Family to earn Song Yun''s forgiveness if they reduced their influence!

    Should he listen?

    Thus, the head of the Nangong Family urgently summoned all the managers to discuss the matter that night.

    In the end, everyone reluctantly agreed that with the Nangong Family entangled with the Zhao Family, angering Song Yun and bringing the Ouyang Family into the conflict would cause the Nangong Family to plummet from grace in an instant!

    The only question remaining was whether, if they conceded and even withdrew from Forty-nine City to recuperate in their ancestralnd and be a local family, would the Zhao Family and Song Yun allow it?

    The head of the Nangong Family asked this question over the phone, and after pondering, Cheng Liguo gave a definite answer, "Rest assured, as long as you are willing to move, I will be able to help you manage the situation and even ensure you can still live a life of wealth on the local level!"

    "Then I''m depending on you!"

    After finishing the conversation, the head of the Nangong Family felt deted, copsing to the ground, gasping for air.

    Only he knew the enormous pressure he faced at that moment. The ancestral legacy that took countless people generations to establish in Forty-nine City was now at stake because of a wrong decision, leading to the whole family''s relocation. Ah, after death, how could he face his ancestors!

    On Cheng Liguo''s end, as he was about to go to Song Yun with Nangong Han, Yi Wenbiao stopped him.

    Yi Wenbiao said with a smile, "Uncle Cheng, there''s no need to be so hasty, otherwise the other side will just think we''re easy to bully."

    "Yi Wenbiao, is the Yi family involved in this matter too?"

    Cheng Liguo''s eyes narrowed. If this was true, the situation would be truly troublesome.

    "Rx, I have no intention of meddling in this affair. It just seems to me that Uncle Cheng is being too amodating to an outsider. So what if Song Yun is the old gentleman''s lifesaver? Does that really make him invincible?" Yi Wenbiao calmly helped Nangong Han back to his feet, "Xiao Han and I are like brothers who have grown up together; I can''t stand to see him suffer like this."

    "You want the Yi family to join the game???"

    Cheng Liguo asked somewhat panic-stricken, "Are you saying the current situation isn''t chaotic enough???"

    "Are we supposed to let others bully our aristocratic families?" Yi Wenbiao sneered, "Uncle Cheng, haven''t you turned foolish from being a secretary for the Ouyang Family? Do you not know how many generations it takes to build an aristocratic family? Isn''t it too tyrannical to banish the Nangong Family to oblivion with just one word? Even the Ouyang Family can''t afford to do that!"

    "You!!!"

    Cheng Liguo took a deep breath, surprised by the appearance of this troublemaker. He stared into Nangong Han''s eyes and asked word for word, "Will you listen to me, your uncle, or to your ''brother''?"

    Nangong Han had no clue what to do. He truly did not understand what was happening and felt utterly confused.

    "Uncle Cheng, how about I call the head of the Nangong Family?"

    Without waiting, Yi Wenbiao made the call.

    "Uncle Nangong, I heard the Nangong Family is in trouble? The Yi family may not be big, but we''re willing to help the Nangong Family through this crisis."

    The head of the Nangong Family fell silent upon hearing this. What was going on???

    Hadn''t everything been settled?

    Why was the Yi family suddenly offering help??? With their recent momentum, poised to enter the top five among the Forty-nine City''s aristocratic families, why would they now want to support the Nangong Family? Was there a hidden agenda?

    "Uncle Nangong, you only have two choices now: either abandon the ancestral legacy and leave in disgrace, or ept the Yi family''s help. Of course, the Yi family won''t provide assistance for free. After the Nangong Family resolves this matter, how about forming an alliance with the Yi family?"

    "Is that all you want?"

    The voice of the Nangong Family head was hoarse as he asked, "That''s it?"

    "That''s right. I can also assure you, this action of mine represents the decision of the Yi family head, and if it''s not true, may the ancestors abandon us!"

    "..."

    What to choose?

 Chapter 148: Chapter 148: Hope You All Can Dress More Coolly!

    The so-called "The brave may not live long, the cautious do not live at all," his heart must be reluctant to let the Nangong Family leave!

    After all, it''s easy to leave, but it''s hard toe back again!

    "I agree to form an alliance with the Yi Family!"

    The head of the Nangong Family said loudly, "Now I''ll have to trouble Young Master Yi to take Han back to Forty-nine City. As for the problems in Magic Capital, we will solve them slowlyter!"

    Yi Wenbiao said with a smile, "It seems the ambition of the head of the Nangong Family has not been worn down, which is good! I will take care of little Han and guarantee to bring him back to you unharmed."

    After hanging up the phone, Yi Wenbiao shrugged and said, "It looks like there''s no need to bother Uncle Cheng."

    "Have you really decided? It''s not a good choice to offend the Ouyang Family all at once!" Cheng Liguo asked with an even tone, "Or have you already decided to be enemies with the Ouyang Family?"

    "No, no, no! The Ouyang Family is a massive entity, we wouldn''t dare to offend them." Yi Wenbiao said, "That''s settled, then. I need to take little Han home overnight, please make yourself at home."

    Having said that, Yi Wenbiao, leading a distraught Nangong Han, left the restaurant.

    Cheng Liguo sat in his chair, pondering why the Yi Family wanted to enter the game.

    Over an hourter, he pped his face, deciding to report the incident to Ouyang Rong first, letting the Ouyang Family deal with the troublesome matter, as he was just a secretary.

    Ouyang Rong, who had originally gone to sleep, came to the study after hearing the news of the Yi Family''s interference and stayed up all night.

    The next day, Song Yun learned that Cheng Liguo had already left Magic Capital, feeling somewhat regretful for not having had a good conversation with this wise middle-aged man.

    Forty-nine City, Ouyang Family.

    Ouyang Shu''s breakfast consisted of a te of pickled vegetables, a piece of steamed bun, and a bowl of millet porridge.

    It was so modest it couldn''t evenpare with an average family outside.

    "Father, there''s major trouble!"

    "Don''t be rash, as long as your father isn''t dead, the Ouyang Family''s sky won''t fall!"

    Ouyang Shu put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth with a towel, asking indifferently, "Out with it, what''s the trouble now?"

    "The Yi Family has entered the game, forming an alliance with the Nangong Family!"

    "Wow! Impressive!" Ouyang Shu said with a chuckle, "Foolish boy, isn''t this a good thing for us?"

    "How so?"

    "Think about it, the Yi Family has no connection with Song Yun whatsoever, so why would they suddenly help the Nangong Family?" Ouyang Shu the elder drew on his tobo pipe and said, "And think about after Song Yun''s identity was revealed, who would want to crush him the most?"

    "Are you talking about the ones who drove Song Bu away?"

    Ouyang Rong said in shock, "It''s unlikely to be the Yi Family! Back then, their n wasn''t powerful enough to scare Song Bu!"

    "Who said it''s just the Yi Family." Ouyang Shu tapped his tobo pipe and said in a deep voice, "The Yi Family is merely a conspicuous pawn, but for a family ranked in the top ten to stand up and be the shield, there must be an even more terrifying power behind them!"

    "Hiss!"

    Ouyang Rong gasped, "Then isn''t Song Yun in great danger now?"

    "As long as your father is alive, no one can threaten his personal safety; at most, he''ll be oppressed," Ouyang Shu said nonchntly, "We need to check those who have good rtions with the Yi Family, and we''ll investigate them one by one. I refuse to believe we can''t catch a viper lurking in the shadows!"

    Song Yun,pletely unaware of these events, simply sensed that the Nangong Family had vanished from Magic Capital, seemingly bowing outpletely.

    This was a good thing; he could now fully absorb the remaining enterprises of the Nangong Family.

    Meanwhile, Yuan Siyi entered her senior year of university, which would include a period of internship.

    Many of her friends had already started crafting their resumes, submitting them daily to bigpanies.

    Yuan Siyi, however, felt indifferent about graduation. Her idea was to open a flower shop in the bustling city after graduation, attending to flowers and nts every day.

    But her friends were all anxious about job hunting, continuously attending campus recruitment fairs with no leisure time to speak of.

    Today, Yuan Siyi''s roommate had her resume rejected by fourpanies and could only drag Yuan Siyi to another campus recruitment fair.

    As they were browsing, a hand stopped them.

    "Ladies, I see you''re both quite promising, are you interested in joining ourpany?"

    The speaker was a sunshine-bright young man whose smiling face caught the attention of many girls.

    "Whatpany are you from?"

    Yuan Siyi''s roommate curiously asked, looking at his resume.

    "Ourpany primarily manages models and produces character cosy photos. Our starting sry is 10k, and withmissions, you could make about 40-70k a month. Would you two consider it?"

    "40-70k? Are you serious?"

    "Oh my, a base sry of 10k, yourpany must be loaded!"

    "Handsome, can I go take a look?"

    The surrounding girls crowded forward, eagerly asking.

    Yuan Siyi was squeezed out of the crowd, shaking her head at her fellow students whose eyes shone with excitement. Fresh graduates, especially here in Magic Capital, how could they possibly receive such high sries the moment they leave school? There must be something fishy!

    "Quiet down, everyone. I see you all have good potential to seed in joining ourpany. Come on, leave your contact information, and our HR will contact youter for your resumes," the guy told the girls as he handed out application forms.

    After they had finished filling them out, the guy said to them, "If you pass our initial screening ande in for an internal interview, you might want to dress a bit more revealing. It highlights your figure, and since our main business is photography, a sexy outfit can be an advantage."

    On the way back, Yuan Siyi overheard those girls who had interviewed earlier busily discussing what clothes to wear.

    After all, this was the first job they''d encountered that offered such a high sry! If they could get the job and work for a few years, they might save enough for a down payment on a property in Magic Capital. Wouldn''t that mean they''d be setting up home in Magic Capital?

    The more they thought about it, the more excited they became, almost wishing they could receive an interview call from HR right now and start working immediately.

    But Yuan Siyu felt no affection for thatpany at all. She knew all too well that just taking pictures couldn''t possibly justify such high pay. Could thepany''s management be fools? There must be some behind-the-scenes secrets that they didn''t know about.

    Yuan Siyi''s roommate nudged her with a shoulder and asked with a smile, "Si Yi, what are you nning to wear for the interview?"

    "I''m not nning on going," Yuan Siyi shook her head and said, "And I wouldn''t rmend you go either. The waters are too deep here, and we''re novices in society, easily trapped by others."

    "Yeah, our very own Yuan the campus beauty has a rich boyfriend who even bought her a car worth hundreds of thousands. Why would she need to work?"

    A girl in front sarcastically said.

    This girl and Yuan Siyi were from the same club, and Yuan Siyi''s beauty had long overshadowed her, making her feel invisible in the club.

    She felt extremely resentful about it.

    And just now, during the recruitment, even though that guy was exining things to everyone, his eyes were fixed on Yuan Siyi, who was outside the crowd, which made her, who thought highly of herself, feel utterly humiliated.

    This was why, upon hearing Yuan Siyi mention she wouldn''t interview, she couldn''t help but vent her anger.

 Chapter 149: Chapter 149 Congratulations on passing, everyone!

    Yuan Siyi didn''t know the girl harbored so many ulterior thoughts; she simply thought the girl was discontent because Siyi wasn''t worried about finding a job.

    "I''m just not very interested in that kind of job, and my family wouldn''t let me be a model," Yuan Siyi exined, "As for the boyfriend you''re talking about, that''s just my brother. Don''t overthink it."

    "Brother? Howe we''ve never heard about him before?" the girl said with a sneer, "We''ve been studying together for so many years, everyone knows about each other''s family situation. You suddenly have a brother who buys you clothes and cars..."

    The girl hadn''t finished her sentence when apanion pulled her back, after all, thement was a bit too much. It was basically like pointing at Yuan Siyi''s nose and using her: "You''re being kept."

    Yuan Siyi sighed. It didn''t matter what these people thought of her anymore. After all, everyone was about to face internships soon. They wouldn''t see each other for a year, and after that, they''d graduate, so let them say whatever they wanted.

    Seeing that Yuan Siyi didn''t argue, the girl felt even more convinced that she was right.

    She thought to herself that the so-called "brother" nowadays was nothing more than a beautified term. Who could really know what the rtionship was behind closed doors?

    "Okay, okay, let''s not squabble anymore and think about how to get an offer after passing the preliminary round."

    A girl tried to break up the argument.

    "Yeah, yeah, after all these years as ssmates, let''s not have unpleasantness at thest moment."

    "Si Yi, just apany me tomorrow, will you? It''ll also save me some traveling expenses if we take your car."

    Hearing her roommate''s request, Yuan Siyi could only agree helplessly. She had nothing better to do, so she might as well practice driving.

    The next day, several girls gathered in Yuan Siyi''s dorm.

    A group of young girls chattered excitedly about the interview scenarios they might encounter, while Yuan Siyi sat on a chair and looked at them indifferently.

    To be honest, she really wasn''t interested in this job. For one, she wasn''t short of money, and for another, Song Yun would definitely not agree to it.

    "Is everyone here?"

    A girl counted heads and asked.

    It turned out that the girl who had a conflict with Yuan Siyi yesterday hadn''te with the rest, probably nning to go on her own.

    Yuan Siyi drove everyone to the modeling agency.

    Thepany was located in amercial district in the city center and had some reputation within the Magic Capital industry.

    Upon entering thepany, the guy who was in charge of recruitment the day before came out and distributed thepany''s booklet to everyone.

    "I''m really happy to meet you all today, and perhaps in the near future, we''ll be colleagues. You can call me Brother Jiang Chuan."

    "Now let''s start the interview, follow me."

    The girls followed Jiang Chuan to the office with various thoughts in their minds.

    Once they reached the door, Jiang Chuan nced over the girls and as expected, they were dressed quite coolly today, not hiding the ces that should be exposed.

    Wait, why is that girl dressed so conservatively???

    He looked closely and his brow furrowed. The person he was most optimistic about yesterday wasn''t following instructions at all. How could this be?

    "ssmate, didn''t I say to dress sexier yesterday? Look at your ssmates, they''re all so obedient. Why are you being so willful?"

    Jiang Chuan sighed, "With your qualifications plus some attractive clothes, you could definitely be the ace of ourpany. But now you''re not taking the interview seriously, how can I speak well of you to the leadership?"

    He seemed to be considering Yuan Siyi''s interests, but the greed in his eyes was something he couldn''t hide no matter what.

    "Just consider me here to make up the numbers today,"

    Yuan Siyi said, then followed closely behind her roommate into the interview room.

    Once inside, Yuan Siyi realized that regardless of how legit thispany was, it was certainlyrge in scale.

    The interview room alone was more than two hundred square meters. Not far away, a few desks of the management team formed a semi-circle, with many beautiful girls standing cautiously in front of them.

    "You, you, and you, stay behind; the rest of you can leave,"

    A manager with a slicked-back hairstyle, struggling to keep his energy up, asked three girls with stunning figures to stay, while the rest were eliminated.

    "Next group!"

    Soon, another ten tall and beautiful girls stood up, and after a quick nce, the manager simrly kept three of them.

    The previous groups had beenposed of people recruited from society, and while they were attractive, they had an air of greasiness about them, which inevitably led to visual fatigue after a while.

    When Jiang Chuan heard the leader call for the next group, he shouted, "Let''s go up first!"

    After speaking, he gently pushed on the backs of several girls and whispered, "Good luck!"

    It was the girls'' first time being watched by so many people, and they felt somewhat shy as they walked forward hand in hand.

    Yuan Siyi had originally nned to leave at this point, but another girl nearby grabbed her, leaving her no choice but to follow along.

    The manager in charge of the evaluations forced himself to concentrate and look forward, but with just one nce, his whole demeanor changed.

    These girls were all very pretty, andbined with their undeniable freshness, could they be college students here for campus recruitment?

    He involuntarily swallowed his saliva, his eyes shining with excitement.

    It had been a very long time since he had seen such high-quality girls; he definitely wanted to keep all of them!

    As he looked them over with inappropriate interest from left to right, he noticed Jiang Chuan signaling to him non-stop from the corner of his eye.

    Following Jiang Chuan''s gaze, the youthful and beautiful aura of Yuan Siyi fascinated him deeply.

    Shit!!!

    He couldn''t believe he had encountered such a gem!

    Good job, Jiang Chuan!

    I''ll promote you and give you a raise as soon as I get back!!!

    "General Manager Zheng, shall we start the evaluation?"

    A man beside the manager cleared his throat twice, bringing General Manager Zheng back to reality.

    "Hehe, sure, please, interviewees, go ahead and introduce yourselves."

    General Manager Zheng drank some water to cover his embarrassment.

    Hearing this, Jiang Chuan knew that most of the people he had brought were going to advance.

    After all, the previous groups had only been given a nce before he picked a few suitable ones.

    And evidently, General Manager Zheng had a lot of patience and interest when it came to these college girls.

    The girls nervously introduced themselves, feeling very tense at the moment. Many of the strengths they had prepared to discuss were now mostly forgotten, and they could only say whatever came to mind.

    It was soon Yuan Siyi''s turn. She introduced herself with a cool demeanor and did not continue further.

    Even so, General Manager Zheng nodded in satisfaction.

    Nothing else mattered; he loved the shy demeanor of these girls!

    The people who hade before had traces of being seasoned by society;pared to them, these college girls were like fresh flowers at dawn, exuding fragrance.

    "Congrattions to all of you for passing; you can now proceed with the onboarding process!"

    General Manager Zheng said with a cheerful smile, "In your future work, if there''s anything you don''t understand, you can alwayse to me for help. Although I''m part of the management, I''m also very happy to assist."

 Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Harboring Ulterior Motives!

    ```

    That''s it? I''ve passed???

    A few girls were ecstatic, none of them had expected the interview to be so simple. Just now, seeing the high elimination rate among the older sisters in the earlier groups, they thought it would be much harder!

    Jiang Chuan led them out of the interview room and toward the HR office.

    Once there, the girls waited outside while Jiang Chuan went in to handle the handover.

    Sitting on the bench in the hallway, the girls couldn''t contain their joy, already dreaming of the tens of thousands in monthly sry and the bright future ahead.

    "Congrattions to you all. If there''s nothing else, I should be off now. After all, I hadn''t nned on joining," Yuan Siyi whispered, not understanding why she was brought here in a daze, and now seemingly bing a model for thepany in a daze.

    "Don''t go, Si Yi. Just wait for us and we can go back to school together," one girl said.

    "Yeah, yeah, it''s too far from the university. Taking a cab would cost almost a hundred."

    "Sister Si Yi, please have mercy on us poor college students. I''ll buy you a meal when we get back~"

    "No, no, no! Poverty is about to be a thing of the past. Starting tomorrow, we have a bright future!"

    "Hehehe~"

    The girls giggled and made amotion, leaving Yuan Siyi no choice but to keep waiting with them.

    About half an hourter, several more people were brought over bypany staff to go through the joining process.

    Among these people, the girls saw the girl who had an unpleasant encounter with Yuan Siyi the day before.

    When they tried to say hello, she sat down in a corner without a word, leaving them standing awkwardly with their hands raised.

    "Wait a moment, President Zheng will personally handle your paperwork."

    Jiang Chuan came out of the HR office with a smile, "It seems President Zheng values you a lot. I hope everyone will continue to work hard and aim for a life with an annual sry of millions!"

    Just then, President Zheng approached from not too far away, followed by some of the interviewers from earlier.

    "Please follow me, students," President Zheng said kindly to Yuan Siyi and her group.

    When they heard President Zheng''s words, the girls were very excited. They were fresh out of school and naturally admired someone with a certain stature in society. For them, it was a great honor to have a high-level executive personally handle their onboarding.

    They quickly followed President Zheng to the manager''s office.

    President Zheng told them to have a seat and then closed the office door.

    "Hello, students. I''d like to ask you a question before we begin. Why did you choose ourpany?" he asked from his executive chair.

    His eyes roamed over the girls, appraising their body proportions as he considered their individual potential.

    The question was quitemon; some girls mentioned childhood dreams, while others shyly admitted they were there for the high sry.

    President Zheng chuckled, "I really like your answers. Of course, money is the first thing needed when working. Only money is tangible. Unlike other senior executives, I don''t like to promise pie in the sky. You earn as much as you can perform. What do you think?"

    His seemingly considerate words found agreement with the girls.

    "Ourpany''s sry structure has several tiers: some might make only over ten-thousand a month, but others could be making hundreds of thousands, settling down in Magic Capital within a few years. Which one would you choose?"

    "Definitely the hundreds of thousands..."

    "This youngdy is quite ambitious, I like that," President Zheng said. "Since that''s the case, I will arrange your work ording to that standard. Aside from the regr modeling and role-ying shoots, you''ll need to attend some banquets aspanions."

    ```

    ```

    Hearing this, the girls were somewhat puzzled. A social gathering? A wine reception?

    Wasn''t that something that only urred in high society?

    Surely the attendees of such wine receptions were all upper-ss people¡ªwhat did it have to do with them, college students just starting out?

    Perhaps noticing the confusion written on the girls'' faces, President Zheng continued: "Put simply, it''s just about keeping the attendees''pany, sharing a drink, and making conversation. Understand?"

    The girls suddenly saw the light¡ªindeed, there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

    They would be doing more than modeling; they would also be expected to entertain with drinks...

    President Zheng knocked on the desk, a hint of dissatisfaction on his face: "I''m quite democratic. I don''t force anyone to do anything. If you agree, I''ll make the arrangements."

    After saying this, he turned to Yuan Siyi with a smile: "As for you, you don''t need to participate in these kinds of activities. I''ll arrange separate work for you."

    "Sorry, I''m not looking to join thepany," Yuan Siyi said coldly.

    Up until now, everything had seemed aboveboard, and Yuan Siyi was ming herself for being paranoid. She would have felt guilty if anyone missed out on this opportunity because of her warning.

    But now, it was clear that there was something not quite right about thispany!

    "Hmm?" President Zheng frowned: "Aren''t you here looking for a job?"

    "No."

    "That''s a shame." After pondering for a moment, President Zheng said: "You seem to be a college student as well. It''s so hard to find a job these days. Why don''t you be my secretary? Fifty thousand a month, and thepany will even rent an apartment for you. How about that?"

    Wasn''t this just another form of being kept?

    Yuan Siyi stood up, picked up a ss of water, and threw it in President Zheng''s face.

    "Dream on!"

    With that, Yuan Siyi left with the silent group of girls.

    President Zheng sat stunned in his chair for a long time, unable to snap back to reality. Of the many female college students he had encountered, none had been as fiery as Yuan Siyi.

    "Jiang Chuan, get in here!"

    President Zheng roared toward the door.

    Jiang Chuan had just seen Yuan Siyi and her group hurry off, and was still bewildered when his boss called him in.

    "Is this the ''high-quality'' college student you found?" President Zheng pointed at his soaked face and shouted: "Damn it, these little chicks think too highly of themselves! Contact Zhang Zhao! I must have them, no matter what!"

    "...Right away."

    Jiang Chuan walked out of the office trembling, taking a moment to catch his breath. Others might have seen President Zheng as peaceful, but he knew that before making it big, Zheng was a real bully.

    The Zhang Zhao he mentioned was his sworn brother, still running with a crowd,manding a dozen or so underlings.

    Jiang Chuan made a call to Zhang Zhao, who burst intoughter after hearing what had happened.

    "Just some college girls, right? Leave it to me!"

    Zhang Zhao was no stranger to mingling with the models from President Zheng''spany. Now that his "big brother" needed something, it was only natural for him to step up.

    After hanging up, Jiang Chuan returned to President Zheng''s office.

    President Zheng was still putting on a gentle front, exining work to the girls in front of him.

    Jiang Chuan nced over and was surprised to discover that one of them was the same girl who had been with Yuan Siyi on campus the day before.

    ```

 Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Brother will definitely give you a satisfactory answer!

    Director Zheng couldn''t temporarily get Yuan Siyi, but he was still very interested in the university student in front of him.

    What Director Zheng liked was the purity of these girls. When he eventually got tired of ying with her, he could easily give her a job and send her away.

    "Ren Qi, you can go home now. Be at thepany at nine o''clock sharp tomorrow morning to report to me. I''ll take you to a golf party."

    Director Zheng said to the girl who had a dispute with Yuan Siyi yesterday.

    With this girl, Director Zheng didn''t directly set a price. In his view, there were very few women who let him spend money to settle things directly. Girls like the one in front of him would bepletely devoted to him with just a little benefit.

    The girl nodded excitedly, then stood up and prepared to leave.

    A golf party, huh!

    That''s a noble sport, and everyone attending is a big-time yer!

    If one of them took a fancy to her, wouldn''t that mean her chances of marrying into a wealthy family were looking up???

    What''s Yuan Siyi then! She''s just found some second-generation rich kid. Once he gets bored of her, won''t he kick her to the curb?

    Unlike her, if she''s going to marry, she''s going to marry a rich man!

    ...

    On the other side, in the Ye family''s study.

    Ye Qingqing''s father was helping his son-inw sort through the remaining resources of the Nangong Family.

    After the news that the Nangong Family hadpletely withdrawn from Magic Capital spread far and wide, the Ye family''s fortunes soared on the coattails of Song Yun''s influence.

    Nowadays, the big shots of Magic Capital were extremely cordial to Ye Qingqing''s father, and the Ye family had be one of the leading families in Magic Capital.

    And if one were to talk about the most prominent figure in Magic Capital now, it was still Song Yun.

    Some people had privately calcted Song Yun''s assets and were amazed to discover that he could be ranked in the top ten of the wealth list!

    Now Song Yun was seen as a big shot by everyone, and no one in Magic Capital thought of plotting against him anymore.

    Are you kidding? Even the prestigious families of Forty-nine City had lost so miserably in their arm-wrestling with Song Yun. How could they be an exception?

    "Song Yun, has your father said when he''sing back to the country?"

    Ye Qingqing''s father put a project proposal on the table and asked, rubbing his somewhat swollen eyes.

    "His phone is unreachable again," sighed Song Yun. "Please don''t take it to heart. My father is quite unconventional. When hees back to the country, I''ll have him toast you twice."

    There was nothing he could do. Honestly, he felt a bit guilty about his wife, because Ye Qingqing had been willing to marry him unquestioningly even when he had nothing.

    Even without a single proposal or a simple wedding ceremony, Ye Qingqing had neverined.

    How could he fail such an understanding wife!

    Ye Qingqing''s father hurriedly waved his hands when he heard Song Yun''s words. His inw was a dragon seen head but not the tail, truly a big shot while his own son-inw was blissfully unaware.

    "Speaking of which, you and Qing Qing have been married for quite some time. It''s about time you had a child," Ye Qingqing''s father said seriously. "For a family, the continuity of progeny is extremely important. You need to put having children on the agenda!"

    "This..." Song Yun blushed slightly. After all, discussing such matters with his father-inw was a bit awkward!

    "Don''t be like that! I''ll have your mother-inw remind Qing Qing. Since she''s married into the Song Family, she should bear children for the family." Ye Qingqing''s father then shooed Song Yun out to find his daughter. He was an old hand who still had some ability left, and he would handle these intricate tasks.

    Granted the imperial order to have children, Song Yun returned to Ye Qingqing''s boudoir and saw his wife lying bored on the bed scrolling through videos.

    He quietly covered Ye Qingqing''s eyes with his hands and whispered in her ear, "Wife, do you prefer a boy or a girl?"

    "Ah???"

    Ye Qingqing was stunned. What was this about boys and girls???

    "Our dad did say he likes dragon and phoenix twins, so aren''t you going to fulfill the old man''s wish as his daughter?"

    Ye Qingqing finally understood that this jerk just wanted to take advantage of her. She batted away Song Yun''s hand, turned around to wrap her arms around Song Yun''s neck, and then fiercely bit down on his neck.

    "Ouch, ouch, ouch, if you don''t like dragon and phoenix twins, wife, then let''s just have a girl."

    Ye Qingqing bit even harder.

    "A boy, a boy!"

    "Pah, pah, pah, who wants to have kids with you, you have no shame," Ye Qingqing said, her face flushed red as she red at Song Yun.

    "Yo, I''m here on imperial orders, you dare to disobey!"

    ...

    While Song Yun spent these days struggling with Ye Qingqing over the matter of children, on the other side, Zhang Zhao brought photos he took of Yuan Siyi secretly and found Manager Zheng.

    At that moment, Manager Zheng''s secretary was none other than Ren Qi. After several days of working together, the two were thoroughly acquainted with each other.

    You understand my ulterior motives, and I know your feigned modesty.

    Just onest step and Manager Zheng could achieve utter satisfaction.

    "Brother Zheng, I''ve taken care of the task you gave me." Zhang Zhao ced a stack of photos on Manager Zheng''s desk, saying, "Out of those chicks, this one looked the prettiest to me, so I had my guys focus on her. Take a look."

    Manager Zheng picked up the photos, looking very excited.

    "Xiao Zhao, you did the job closest to your brother''s heart!" Manager Zheng said, licking his lips: "Don''t worry, I, as your brother, will definitely not treat you poorly!"

    Ren Qi stood by Manager Zheng''s side, ncing from the corner of her eye¡ªwasn''t this Yuan Siyi?

    Could it be that Manager Zheng hadn''t given up on Yuan Siyi?

    This would not do!

    If Yuan Siyi really fell into Manager Zheng''s hands, what would she be then???

    All those beautiful dreams would shatter!

    I must find a way to sabotage this!

    "Xiao Zhao, did you find out detailed information about this girl?"

    Manager Zheng caressed the photo of Yuan Siyi, swallowing repeatedly.

    She''s too perfect!

    In his life, he had been with women prettier than her, but he had never encountered anyone with a purer aura than Yuan Siyi!

    He had to have her!

    "This girl seems to havee from a poor family background, but I heard sheter found a wealthy boyfriend, even bought her a car¡­"

    Zhang Zhao hadn''t finished speaking when Ren Qi interrupted, "Exactly, exactly, I was university ssmate with Yuan Siyi, and she indeed has a rich boyfriend, seems like some rich second-generation guy."

    Zhang Zhao red at Ren Qi displeasedly. When grown men are talking, what is this woman butting in for!

    "Hahaha, a rich second generation is nothing to be afraid of. Could his dad be more formidable than Mr. Song, the current richest man in Magic Capital?" Manager Zheng said with a sly grin: "Let me clue you in, Mountains and Waters Corporation is continuing to expand, and I''ve made contact with the person in charge. They want to invest in mypany!"

    "Whoa! Amazing, Brother Zheng!"

    Zhang Zhao shouted in surprise, not expecting his big brother to be mixing it up this big, even involved with Mountains and Waters Corporation!

    In the future in Magic Capital, wouldn''t he be able to do whatever he wants???

    "Brother Zheng, leave this girl to me, your little brother will definitely give you a satisfying answer!"

 Chapter 152: Chapter 152 Dont Treat Us Like Fools!

    Zhang Zhao went about his business with an exceptionally uplifted spirit.

    Ren Qi stood behind Director Zheng, tenderly massaging his shoulders.

    "Little Ren, to be a woman, you have to be sensible like you, right?"

    Director Zheng, with eyes closed, said slowly, but his mind was filled with Yuan Siyi''s face.

    He harbored some hatred towards Yuan Siyi. Why can''t you, woman, understand the mood? How many years would one need to struggle after graduating from college to earn a monthly sry of fifty thousand! And I''ve provided you with a tform, yet you rejected it!

    The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and his body started feeling ufortable as well.

    He grabbed Ren Qi''s small hand from his shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "Why don''t youe home with me tonight?"

    Caught off guard by this sudden change, Ren Qi felt somewhat at a loss. She had originally nned to keep Director Zheng on the hook, extracting some benefits before moving on to the next step wouldn''t be toote.

    But Director Zheng seemed much more eager than she anticipated.

    "Director Zheng~ Sooner orter I''m all yours, are you afraid I''ll run away?"

    Ren Qi said with a smile, "I have ns with friends to go shopping tonight~ Can we pick another day?"

    "Shopping?" Director Zheng snorted and said, "What''s there to shop for without money? Come with me tonight, and you can pick any bag tomorrow!"

    Ren Qi eximed, covering her mouth in surprise, and no longer pretending, she turned around and squatted beside Director Zheng, looking up with pitiful eyes and said, "Then I''ll do as Director Zheng wishes~"

    Her coquettish tone made Director Zheng even more ufortable.

    If it weren''t for some matters he had to deal with today, he would take Ren Qi home right now!

    "By the way, Director Zheng, from what you just said, is Mountains and Waters Corporation very big? Is it even stronger than ourpany?"

    Ren Qi asked, her eyes gleaming. She always thought highly of herself; being by Director Zheng''s side was just a means to reach a higher tform. Once she had a way out, Director Zheng, Manager Wang, they would all be garbage!

    "It''s more than big! You''re fresh out of school and don''t understand the current situation in Magic Capital. Mountains and Waters Corporation is thepany of Magic Capital''s current wealthiest man! If I board their ship, wouldn''t my sess soar?"

    Director Zheng said contentedly, "So, you better stay by my side, you won''t miss out on any rewards you deserve!"

    "Then a pre-congrattions to you, Director Zheng~"

    Ren Qi harbored other thoughts in her heart. Her own conditions weren''t bad; otherwise, Director Zheng wouldn''t have personally taken her on. If she could apany Director Zheng to a high-level reception involving Mountains and Waters Corporation and seduce their general manager, her future wouldn''t be just about buying whatever she wanted!

    By then, with power and status, entering the world of the wealthy, Yuan Siyi would have to cry out in envy!

    As for using the tform to get close to the wealthiest man of Magic Capital, she had never considered it from the start; after all, she was well aware of her own limits. If she looked like Yuan Siyi, she might still have a chance, but as it stands... best not to entertain that fantasy!

    "Little Ren, I have an internal information disc here. Take it and study it well. Strive to perform well tonight!"

    Director Zheng, with his eyebrows twitching, took out a long-cherished treasure from his desk. Ren Qi was already filled with contempt for him in her heart.

    Internal information? Any normal adult knew what that was. Did she need to learn?

    She probably knew even more than this greasy middle-aged man!

    Just as Director Zheng was making passes at Ren Qi''s hand, the phone rang.

    Seeing the caller ID, Director Zheng excitedly pped the desk, stood up, and cradled the phone in his hands as he answered the call.

    "Hello, Director Chang, what are your instructions!"

    The caller was Chang Bingzhong, the person in charge of the Magic Capital branch of Mountains and Waters Corporation. As Song Yun''s assets were growing, the business scope of Mountains and Waters Corporation was also expanding.

    As the head of a branch office closest to Chairman Song, he conducted his affairs with trepidation, fearing any slight mistake might provoke the ire of the big boss.

    "General Manager Zheng, are you free tonight? How about a casual meal together?"

    "Yes! To be honest with you, I''ve been waiting for your summons these past few days!"

    General Manager Zheng said excitedly, "Just name the ce, and I''ll make sure to get there early!"

    "Heh, we may be partners in the future, so there''s no need to devalue yourself. How about this, let''s meet at the Tianlun Hotel at six o''clock sharp tonight."

    "Okay, okay, I look forward to your esteemed presence!"

    After hanging up, General Manager Zheng let out a deep breath. It seemed the other party wanted to speed things up! This was good news for him! As long as he got hooked up with the Mountains and Waters Corporation, there would be no more worries about thepany''s IPO!

    "It looks like I won''t be able to enjoy yourpany tonight, beautiful!" General Manager Zheng chuckled.

    "What''s the matter, General Manager Zheng?"

    "I''m going to discuss business with the head of the Magic Capital division of Mountains and Waters Corporation tonight. There might be an opportunity just waiting for me tonight!"

    Ren Qi perked up upon hearing this news.

    She tentatively asked, "General Manager Zheng, how about I go with you tonight to broaden my horizons? After you finish talking, we can go home together~"

    General Manager Zheng was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "But let me make this clear beforehand, don''t butt in when the big shots are talking! Otherwise, you''re out of here tomorrow, got it?"

    "Absolutely, I''ll just be like a little essory to you tonight, serving your tea and pouring your water~"

    Ren Qi''s docile demeanor put General Manager Zheng at ease.

    At half-past five, General Manager Zheng arrived at Tianlun Hotel.

    About ten minutester, a stretch Lincoln pulled up from not too far away.

    General Manager Zheng obsequiously went forward to open the car door for Chang Bingzhong.

    "General Manager Zheng, hello. We really need to have a good chat tonight," Chang Bingzhong said with a smile.

    "Whatever General Manager Chang wants to talk about, I''ll bepletely open and honest!"

    The party entered the private room and ordered food and drinks.

    Just as Chang Bingzhong was about to discuss the details of the investment, a subordinate with a grim face pushed the door open.

    "General Manager Chang, there''s an urgent matter."

    Chang Bingzhong was puzzled by the subordinate''s interruption. Thepany had dealt with everything that needed to be addressed. Could it be a summons from Chairman Song?

    He apologized to General Manager Zheng before stepping out of the private room. The subordinate opened a folder and whispered, "The Inspection Department found some issues today; take a look!"

    The Inspection Department was a new division recently established by Song Yun in variouspanies to scrutinize potential coborators and internal problems.

    Chang Bingzhong had never expected to be targeted by the Inspection Department. He furrowed his brows and read quickly line by line, until fury flickered in his eyes. He pushed open the private room door and stared hard at General Manager Zheng, demanding, "Zheng Si! You actually bribed high-level executives of Mountains and Waters Corporation to push through investment deals! You''ve got some nerve!"

    Despite his anger, a cold sweat broke out on Chang Bingzhong''s back; luckily, he hadn''t signed any contracts with this bastard yet, or he would have been the one to take the fall!

    Zheng Si was dumbfounded, standing still. How did Chang Bingzhong find out about his secretive acts of bribery???

    "General Manager Chang, please don''t wrong me... I am upright in my conduct, and bribery is beneath me!"

    "p!!!"

    Chang Bingzhong mmed the documents onto the table, "Don''t take us for fools!"

 Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Find a Feng Shui Treasure Spot in Advance!

    On the other side of the university town.

    Zhang Zhao, through his underlings, continuously gathered information to rify Yuan Siyi''s recent travel routes.

    Every evening at seven o''clock, Yuan Siyi would always go to the library alone, and she had to pass through a small path¡ªthis is where he decided to implement his n!

    At this time, Zhang Zhao sat in his BMW, waiting for a call from his men.

    It was past seven, and the sky hadpletely darkened.

    His phone vibrated with a notification, his underling reported that Yuan Siyi had left the dormitory for the library, and he would make his move when there were fewer people around!

    Zhang Zhao smiled with satisfaction, the n was already halfway to sess!

    As for such deeds, he was somewhat well-practiced. These female university students didn''t possess much capacity for psychological stress, so with a mix of intimidation, temptation, and the lure of a high sry, there was no woman he couldn''t handle!

    Once this task was aplished, his status in front of Boss Zheng would skyrocket immensely!

    Then, he could start his ownpany and enjoy the treatment of a big boss!

    Ah, what a wonderful life!

    He smilingly took out his phone and sent a message to Boss Zheng, "Big brother, get ready to enjoy tonight!"

    However, Boss Zheng didn''t reply, and it was uncertain what he was busy with.

    Little did he know that Zheng Si was already sweating bullets under Chang Bingzhong''s interrogation.

    Looking at the irrefutable evidence on those A4 sheets, Zheng Si panicked.

    How on earth had he been found out? He had been so careful!!!

    Dammit!!!

    Now he was done for, and it was uncertain whether hispany could even continue operating in Magic Capital!

    "Boss Chang... could there be some mistake?"

    Zheng Si asked tentatively, bracing himself.

    Chang Bingzhongughed furiously, mming the table and shouting, "Do you know where this information came from? It was uncovered by the surveince department personally set up by Chairman Song! Do you think Chairman Song would believe you or them?"

    Zheng Si was stunned, wondering how trying to send some money had somehow be entangled with Magic Capital''s richest man...

    "Then... what about the investment?"

    Chang Bingzhong was about to explode with anger at this shameless man before him. At this critical juncture, he was still thinking about investments!

    Investment, my ass!

    I wouldn''t dare give you a penny right now or those from the surveince department would be onto me!

    "I''d advise you, either transfer or shut down thepany, and look for another ce. Maybe then, you''ll have a chance to make aeback," Chang Bingzhong dered, effectively ending the discussion. At that moment, Ren Qi, looking on, was filled with admiration for Chang Bingzhong.

    Was this what powerful people were like?

    A single word from them could determine life or death!

    In her lifetime, she definitely had to be with a person like this, even if this Boss Chang looked to be twenty years her senior!

    But as long as she could hook up with him, she, too, could be a richdy who stirred up troubles and storms!

    "Boss Chang! I beg you to intercede for me! Forget about the investment, can I give you money or shares?" pleaded Zheng Si, his lips trembling with fear as he excitedly grasped Chang Bingzhong''s arm.

    "Ie from a small mountain vige, and it''s been such a struggle to get to where I am now. You can''t just ruin me over one mistake! Please, I''m begging you, Boss Chang, have mercy!"

    "Zheng Si, do you think everypany operates as chaotically as yours? If Chairman Song finds out about this, he will certainly hold you ountable, and bribery is no small offense!" Chang Bingzhong said coldly, "Telling you to shut down yourpany is for your own good, don''t push your luck!"

    "Ring ring ring!"

    Zheng Si''s phone rang. Chang Bingzhong nced at him and signaled for him to put it on speaker.

    Zheng Si, seeing the ring name Zhang Zhao on his phone, didn''t need to guess why he was calling.

    If this matter got out, he would probably end up in a correctional facility, working on a sewing machine!

    He declined the call, and Chang Bingzhong scoffed, knowing all too well it was yet another unsavory matter.

    "Ring, ring, ring!"

    The phone rang again, and Chang Bingzhong directly answered it.

    "Boss, the n has already started, I believe we''ll have good news within five minutes. I''ll have someone send it over to you tonight! Just don''t forget this little brother when you climb aboard the Mountains and Waters Corporation''s big ship."

    Zheng Si frantically hung up the phone on the desk.

    "Send what? Money?"

    "This..."

    "Speak! Could it be that you''re giving gifts to the higher-ups of Mountains and Waters Corporation again???"

    "No, no..."

    Zheng Si spilled all the details, and Chang Bingzhong felt an itch in his gums with anger; that old bastard still dared to engage in illegal activities!

    Lucky for him that he hit the brakes on cooperation today, or else Director Song would have cast him into the eighteenth level of hell!

    "Tell your men to stop messing around! Otherwise, don''t me me for stepping in!"

    "Alright, alright... I''ll notify them immediately..."

    Just as Zheng Si was calling Zhang Zhao, Chang Bingzhong noticed what seemed to be a photo pressed under the transparent case of the other''s phone.

    Upon closer inspection, Chang Bingzhong froze.

    Isn''t this Director Song''s sister, Yuan Siyi???

    As a high-ranking officer, he naturally had a grasp on everyone close to the boss¡ªincluding Yuan Siyi, who was still in college.

    He snatched the phone, confirmed it again, and, dumbfounded, stared at Zheng Si and asked, "Where did you get this photo?"

    "This... it''s what was mentioned on the phone..."

    "Zheng Si! You goddamn deserve to die!"

    Chang Bingzhong jumped up and shouted, "Do you know who this is? Do you? This goddamn is Director Song''s sister! You actually dare to kidnap Director Song''s sister!"

    "What???"

    Zheng Si''s brainpletely froze, and it took him a long while toe back to his senses.

    He felt warmth on his thigh, looked down, and realized he had urinated out of fear.

    "Hurry up and contact your people. If anything happens to Miss Yuan Siyi, I believe you can start picking out a cemetery plot early!"

    Chang Bingzhong screamed at him.

    He knew how important Yuan Siyi was to Director Song, and this damned fool dared to target Yuan Siyi!

    Didn''t he even bother to have someone check Yuan Siyi''s background beforehand???

    Zheng Si kept calling Zhang Zhao, but the other side did not answer.

    Seeing this, Chang Bingzhong could only contact the security department of Mountains and Waters Corporation to search for Yuan Siyi with all their might.

    Meanwhile.

    A thug dressed in ck quietly followed behind Yuan Siyi.

    He looked at Yuan Siyi''s perfect figure and involuntarily swallowed his saliva.

    Damn, the women these big shots are ying with now are of such high grade; he wondered if he''d even get to sip the leftover soup afterward.

    The distance between the two kept closing, as the thug clenched the chloroform-soaked cloth in his hand.

    Five meters!

    Three meters!

    Two meters!

    He was about to make his move, sure that by covering her mouth first, this pretty girl wouldn''t be able to utter a sound.

    Just when the thug reached out his hand, the figure of a burly man appeared behind him, who grabbed the criminal''s hand and twisted it hard counter-clockwise by 360 degrees.

    "Ahh!!!"

    The thug''s hand was broken!

 Chapter 154: Chapter 154 Is there something wrong this late?

    The person protecting Yuan Siyi was none other than Huang Baoding''srade summoned to protect Song Yun.

    However, having witnessed Song Yun''s extraordinary fighting skills, Huang Baoding was somewhat distressed; he had assumed his boss was a young master as weak as a chicken, which is why he had rounded up more than ten people at a call.

    Now, it wasn''t right to keep so many men employed by Song Yun indefinitely, but they were all valuable to him; deciding who should go home was a tough choice.

    Soon, Song Yun made a decision to disperse these security forces and assign them to protect different individuals.

    Thus, only the three most ordinary men remained by Song Yun''s side, while the others were dispatched to provide protection to his father, his uncle, Yuan Siyi, and the distant Song Juan in Forty-nine City.

    These men were indeed good at ying the protective role, always staying hidden regardless of weather, to the point that Song Yun''s father wouldn''t have guessed that the two honest-looking men by the door were anything more than car washers if Song Yun hadn''t mentioned anything.

    "Damn, ran into a busybody!"

    Not far away, a thug spat on the ground and, pulling out a weapon from his pocket, charged at the brawny man.

    "Boys, let''s go! As long as we grab this chick and get out of here, a life of wealth and honor is just around the corner for us!"

    The thugs encouraged each other, not taking the adversary seriously at all; in their eyes, the brawny man was probably just a university student who liked to work out at school. When it came to fighting skills, they believed that they, who had been roughing it in society, had the say!

    "ss... ssmate... you better run, they''re not joking around!"

    Yuan Siyi''s lips turned white with fear, yet she still didn''t want the stranger to get involved in the strife.

    The brawny man turned around, gave Yuan Siyi an indifferent shake of his head, and said, "Beating them will be a piece of cake."

    With that, the brawny man sprang into action, his robust muscles containing explosive power. In an instant, when he came into contact with the thugs, simple punches and kicks were enough to make them roll on the ground, howling in pain.

    "Speak up, who''s the mastermind behind you guys!"

    The brawny man demanded coldly, grabbing the cor of a thug.

    At this point, the thug only felt the ces he was hit felt as if they had been crushed by a stone roller; he couldn''t care less about speaking.

    The brawny man frowned slightly, raised his hand, and pped the thug''s face. He knew how to moderate his strength, using skillful force to cause pain without inflicting serious injury.

    The p sobered the thug up, leaving him trembling and drooling, staring nkly at his opponent.

    Where did this godly figuree from? Absolutely not the result of mere fitness training!

    Seeing the look in the other man''s eyes, as sharp as an eagle''s when hunting, filled the thug with an involuntary chill deep in his heart.

    "I''m asking onest time, who sent you here."

    The thug stammered out, "Zhao... Brother Zhao..."

    "Call him and tell him the job is done; tell him toe here," the brawny man instructed.

    "I... I can''t..."

    "Then you''re of no use."

    The brawny man delivered a chop to the back of the thug''s neck, causing him to copse onto the ground, silent.

    He then walked over to another thug, knelt down, and slowly said, "Call your big brother."

    "I''ll call, I''ll call!"

    Having never seen such a ruthless person, who resorted to violence so readily, the thug was more afraid of this man in front of him than Zhang Zhao''s potential retaliation after the fact.

    Trembling, the thug fished out a phone from his pocket and dialed Zhang Zhao.

    "Hey! Is it done?"

    The carefree voice of Zhang Zhao came through.

    Feigningposure, the thug replied, "It''s done. Come here now, on the nned path."

    No sooner had he spoken than the brawny man snatched the phone away and hung up.

    ```

    Inside the BMW, Zhang Zhao waspletely baffled at this moment. What was going on with his underlings?

    Even for kidnapping a woman, did he need to go personally?

    Fuck, none of them showed even the most basic respect. It seemed he would have to teach them a lesson when he got back, or in a few years, it wasn''t certain who would be the boss anymore.

    "All of you shut up, or else if your boss gets away, I won''t let you off!"

    The muscr man''s voice was soft, yet in the quietne, it sounded like thunder, making the hoodlums cover their mouths, even controlling the volume of their breathing.

    "That..."

    Yuan Siyi stepped forward, wanting to ask some questions, but the muscr man stopped her, whispering, "I''m here on behalf of Boss Song to ensure your safety; there''s no need to discuss anything else until this matter is resolved."

    Hearing this, Yuan Siyi understood and obediently stood aside.

    Soon, a man''s voice humming a tune approached from not far away.

    The muscr man vanished into the darkness again, his whereabouts a mystery to all.

    Zhang Zhao''s mood was incredibly good at that moment. He had never anticipated things to go so smoothly. The thought of getting to meet the big shots at Mountains and Waters Corporation through Boss Zheng made him tremble with uncontroble excitement.

    However, as he approached, he noticed his men lying on the ground, clutching their mouths, while Yuan Siyi, who was supposed to be unconscious, stood unharmed. He realized then that something was amiss¡ªhe had been tricked!

    He tried to run, but the moment he turned around, his face collided with a body as solid as stone.

    Suppressing the fear in his heart, he looked up to see a towering figure looking down at him with disdain.

    "Zhao, is it? Come with me."

    The muscr man stated, expressionless.

    In Zhang Zhao''s eyes, the muscr man seemed like a King of Hell judging the sins of the world.

    He wanted to flee, but his legs felt as if they were filled with lead,pletely immobilized.

    "Hero...I don''t know where I''ve offended you, but if you let me go today, afterwards I''m willing to offer a million to make friends with you!"

    "You talk too much."

    The muscr man had no intention of chatting and punched Zhang Zhao in the abdomen.

    Instantly, Zhang Zhao''s face was smeared with tears and snot; he knelt, vomiting uncontrobly.

    The muscr man, disgusted, grabbed the back of his cor and turned to say, "You guys go to the nearest police station and turn yourselves in. Don''t say I didn''t warn you¡ªif you dare run and I catch you again, it won''t be as simple as today."

    The hoodlums nodded frantically.

    "Miss Yuan, let''s go find Boss Song," said the muscr man. He didn''t wait for Yuan Siyi and walked ahead, dragging Zhang Zhao with him.

    He found Zhang Zhao''s BMW, tossing the man, now unconscious from pain, into the trunk with indifference.

    He drove Yuan Siyi towards the Hua Shou vis.

    Meanwhile, at the Tianlun Hotel, Chang Bingzhong was pacing back and forth like an ant on a hot pan.

    Why was there still no news about Miss Yuan???

    What to do? What to do?

    Should he inform Director Song about the incident...?

    But if he did, his career might be in jeopardy!

    Torn between duty and self-preservation, Chang Bingzhong ultimately decided to tell Song Yun everything.

    With a nervous heart, he dialed Song Yun''s number.

    The moment the call connected, Chang Bingzhong felt his heart squeeze.

    "Director Chang, what''s the matter sote at night?"

    ```

 Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Are you here to scam us, kid?

    "Song... Director Song, Miss Yuan Siyi is in danger..."

    Chang Bingzhong had recounted to Song Yun what had happened with Zheng Si earlier that day, without omitting a single detail.

    For a moment, there was no sound from the other end of the phone, and Chang Bingzhong spent what he considered to be the most difficult few minutes of his life in this fearful silence.

    "Zheng Si is the mastermind behind this, right? Bring him to Magic Capital Vi; I''m waiting for you there."

    Song Yun had just been reaching out to Huang Baoding to get in touch with the bodyguards around Yuan Siyi. Upon learning that Yuan Siyi had been rescued and the mob leader captured, the tension that Song Yun had been holding in his chest finally eased.

    It seemed that cing security near his close associates had its benefits¡ªnever knew when it maye in handy!

    "Director Song, I''m on my way!"

    After hanging up the phone, Chang Bingzhong directed two members of the Mountains and Waters Corporation security who had hurried over, to drive the incontinent Zheng Si with him to their destination.

    On the way, Zheng Si had fallen into a daze, no matter what was said or asked by the outside world, his gaze remained fixed forward.

    Upon arriving at Magic Capital Vi,

    Chang Bingzhong noticed five bodyguards standing at the entrance, who looked as immovable as iron towers.

    "Director Chang?"

    Huang Baoding stepped forward and asked.

    "Yes, yes, yes, I''ve already contacted Director Song in advance."

    Chang Bingzhong smiled sycophantically, knowing that the man before him was Director Song''s personal bodyguard, who never left Song Yun''s side 24 hours a day and even slept inside the vi. He certainly didn''t dare to offend such a person.

    "Come on in."

    Chang Bingzhong waved to the security guards inside the car, and Zheng Si was dragged into the vi.

    "Boss, Zheng Si is here."

    Huang Baoding covered his nose and called out to the living room, the stench was unbearable. It was unclear what the bastard had eaten today; he reeked as though he''d fallen into a pit of manure. It seemed the cleaningdy would have her work cut out for her tomorrow.

    Song Yun walked out slowly, followed by Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi, who was being continuouslyforted.

    When Zheng Si inadvertently looked up and caught sight of Yuan Siyi''s face, he jolted awake.

    His neck stiffened as he turned, finding himself in a strange environment!

    Where was this?

    The young man before him seemed so familiar... it was as if he was the richest man in Magic Capital, Song Yun!!!

    He was doomed! He was utterly doomed!

    His limbs iled, and some filthy substance flowed down his trouser legs, instantly filling the previously clean floor with an offensive odor.

    "..."

    Song Yun had also never known that fear could reduce a person to such a state, he frowned deeply and held his nose as he said, "Take him down and wash him clean!"

    "..."

    Who would do it?

    No one wanted to touch Zheng Si, even Huang Baoding, experienced in professional security, was feeling troubled. They could brave the wind and rain, crawl in the wild for days and nights, eat bugs for survival in the outdoors, and do many things ordinary people couldn''t!

    But this? This was just too damn disgusting; touching this son of a gun would certainly leave them unable to eat for days!

    While everyone was feeling troubled, the burly man who was protecting Yuan Siyi stepped forward, seemingly unaffected by the filth.

    He grabbed Zheng Si with one hand and walked out to the yard.

    What a warrior!!!

    Song Yun expressed his admiration, not anticipating this guy to be so formidable. He decided, bonus aside, this man deserved a full reward for the month!

    "Cough cough... Boss, there''s a bit of an issue here with Fang Shanchang, regarding his... intelligence... You get what I mean, right? It''s not that we''re not professional, it''s just that he... is beyond human description!"

    Huang Baoding stood out awkwardly, and although he really didn''t want to speak ill of hisrade, it was an undeniable fact.

    Seven or eight years ago, when they participated in their first outdoor survival training, while others were vomiting after eating insects as if they were about to die, this guy had no qualms with meat or fishy things and would stuff anything into his mouth.

    Later, everyone discovered that this taciturnrade had some mental issues, apparently resulting from a fever in childhood that wasn''t treated properly with cooling measures, causing his brain to suffer damage.

    But because of this, Fang Shanchang was meticulous with tasks and never wasted words on enemies, because as far as he was concerned, apart from friends whom he could trust, he didn''t believe anyone else; knocking them out was his way of dealing!

    Song Yun patted Huang Baoding''s shoulder, his eyes filled withfort.

    "Ah! It hurts to death! Big brother, I was wrong, I''ll never dare again, please spare me!"

    A voice pleading for mercy emanated from the yard, making Song Yun''s expression even more peculiar; maybe this brother had some other strange habits!

    He looked at Huang Baoding with suspicion, and Huang Baoding turned flustered under Song Yun''s intense gaze.

    Hurriedly going to the yard to check, he found that the "bathing" tools Fang Shanchang was using on Zheng Si were actually a medium-pressure water gun designed for watering nts.

    Normally gardeners would sprinkle the water up toward the sky when tending to flowers, but now, it was directed straight at the body!

    "It''s almost clean enough." Huang Baoding quickly stepped forward to stop it; if it continued, Zheng Si''s life might be in danger.

    "It still stinks!"

    Fang Shanchang said unhappily.

    "For the clothes, washing them like this is useless."

    "Huang Baoding saidfortingly, but in the next second, Fang Shanchang walked straight towards Zheng Si.

    With a "pfft," the shirt was ruined...

    "Brother, stop! How are we going to face the bosster if you continue?"

    Only then did Fang Shanchang frown and casually throw the water gun on the ground, turning his head and going back into the house by himself.

    "Wuuu, it''s so humiliating... My reputation has been ruined by a man in this life... I don''t want to live anymore..."

    Zheng Si, like a bullied little wife, knelt on the ground, crying uncontrobly.

    Huang Baoding didn''t know whether to pull this jerk into the room or tofort him.

    He casually took off his jacket, threw it over Zheng Si, and said indifferently, "Come on, our boss has some questions for you."

    Zheng Si, sniffling and sobbing, draped the jacket over himself and followed Huang Baoding back into the house.

    "???"

    I haven''t even started questioning him, there''s been no punishment yet; howe this bastard is acting like he''s all yed out???

    Seeing Song Yun''s gaze turn towards him again, Huang Baoding dodged and stood behind Song Yun.

    "Bring Zhang Zhao up here."

    Song Yun said indifferently, and Huang Baoding personallyid the unconscious Zhang Zhao beside Zheng Si.

    "Zheng Si, right? Do I need to recap what you''ve done for you?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s indifferent voice, Zheng Si stopped crying, and his mind raced with thoughts in an instant.

    Pointing at Zhang Zhao, he shouted, "President Song, I''ve been wronged! It''s true that I fancy Miss Yuan, but I''ve never thought about tarnishing her! It''s all this hooligan''s fault! He somehow found out and took the risk to make connections with me! President Song, please see through this!"

    "Wake him up."

    Huang Baoding grabbed a basin of cold water and sshed it on Zhang Zhao''s face.

    Zhang Zhao shuddered and slowly opened his eyes.

    What he saw first was Zheng Si kneeling on the ground, and with immense excitement and a hoarse voice, he said, "Big boss! It''s all exposed, get someone to fix this mess!"

    "..."

    Now, Zheng Si wished he could sew Zhang Zhao''s mouth shut; this guy was definitely here to screw things up! Absolutely here to screw people over!

 Chapter 156: Chapter 156 Zheng Zong, Enjoy Yourself!

    It''s indisputable!

    Zheng Si simply couldn''t understand why a simple encounter with a beautiful woman who he wanted to get close to turned out to be the sister of Magic Capital''s richest man!

    Now that the truth of the matter is out, he couldn''t think of any excuses even if he wanted to refute.

    For someone of Song Yun''s stature, crushing him would be as easy as stepping on an ant!

    Not to mention today''s incident, even a casual look into a couple of his dark past deeds would be enough tond him a sentence of over a decade!

    "Director Song, spare my life! Director Song, spare my life!"

    Zheng Si knelt on the ground, continuously kowtowing, and cried out, "I''m willing to give you all the assets of mypany, just please let me leave Magic Capital!"

    "Boss???"

    Zhang Zhao, who had just woken up, was still confused about the situation. What was going on with all the kowtowing???

    "Don''t fucking call me boss! Idiot!"

    Zheng Si grabbed Zhang Zhao by the hair and pped him repeatedly across the face, shouting as he hit, "You trap-setting piece of shit! Would I have gone astray if you hadn''t said you could get beautiful women through unusual means? Screw your mother, I''m going to beat you to death first!"

    "???"

    Zhang Zhao was even more baffled, but his ruthlessness as a social man was quickly ignited. Screw the high and mighty CEO Zheng, screw the boss, to hell with them!

    He turned over and mounted Zheng Si, punching him over and over in the face.

    "..."

    Song Yun didn''t know what to say at that moment. What was happening today???

    Why did everyone want to steal his limelight???

    He hadn''t asked anything, hadn''t decided anything yet, and here they were, turning on each other!

    "Hold them down!"

    Song Yun said with a furrowed brow, "One attempting to abduct a girl, the other harboring malicious intent, how should I deal with you two?"

    "How about..."

    Huang Baoding''s eyes shed with a hint of coldness as he made a scissors gesture.

    "Heh heh, Brother Huang, you''ve provided me with an idea. You like to y, right? Then let''s y something you''ve never yed before."

    Song Yun said smiling, yet his smile seemed devilish in the eyes of Zheng Si and Zhang Zhao.

    "I remember Magic Capital has some special bars, let''s invite a few gentlemen over."

    "!!!"

    Zheng Si naturally knew what Song Yun meant. What a joke! He loved to y with women, sure, but not to be yed with by others!

    Huang Baoding nodded and went to make arrangements.

    Song Yun squatted in front of the two men, patted Zheng Si''s face, and said lightly, "I want you to avoid women from now on, crush your audacious and lecherous spirit. Just make it through tonight, and tomorrow during the daytime, I''ll send you to jail so you can get to work on a sewing machine. But if you don''t make it, well, that''s just your bad luck!"

    "Song Yun, you''ve lost all humanity! You fucking... when you have kids..."

    "Bang!"

    A bodyguard coldly discarded the baton in his hand.

    The blow just now loosened several of Zheng Si''s teeth.

    "Song Yun! I won''t let you go even as a ghost. You''re destined for a wretched death! You... when you give birth..."

    "Bang!"

    Zheng Si was now destined to be on a porridge-only diet!

    Song Yunughed angrily, pried open Zheng Si''s mouth, and pinched one of the few remaining teeth, saying, "I have to physically shut you up!"

    "Boss, everything is arranged."

    Huang Baoding walked in with a stern face and said, "All tough men!"

    "Mr. Zheng, enjoy yourself!" Song Yun said with a squint and a smile, "Keep a close watch on those two. If they''re still breathing tomorrow, send them in."

    Huang Baoding and his men took Zheng Si and Zhang Zhao away. Poor Zhang Zhao was unconscious the whole time, waking up just to get beaten, and then, knowing nothing, had to move on to the next thing.

    "Si Yi, are you feeling any better?"

    Ye Qingqingforted Yuan Siyi, her arm around her shoulder, "Your brother has already avenged you against those two vermin. If you have any other ideas, just say the word, and your sister-inw will take care of it for you!"

    "It''s okay now... Actually, I was just a little scared today..."

    "It''s lucky that I had arranged for people to be by your side in advance. Otherwise, today..."

    Song Yun furrowed his brows, hardly daring to imagine.

    "Husband, why don''t we go rx tomorrow?" Ye Qingqing suggested, her eyes twinkling, "The flower sea at the Film and Television Department of Magic Capital University is blooming. I''ve heard it''s quite a sight~"

    "Sure, what do you think, Si Yi?"

    "I... I''m okay with anything, but now I''m going to be the third wheel again, aren''t I?" Yuan Siyi said shyly. Every time she came, she felt like a third wheel, and it was as if her forehead started shining.

    "It''s fine, I don''t mind at all."

    "Now that the matter has been dealt with perfectly, let''s go to bed."

    Song Yun nned to take his wife back to their room and continue to fulfill his father-inw''s wishes, but Ye Qingqing pushed him out the door and pulled Yuan Siyi in.

    "Sleep by yourself tonight!"

    Ye Qingqing made a face and closed the door. To be honest, she was a bit scared of Song Yun herself. Didn''t the old saying go that women have the upper hand in this regard? Howe it seemed to have reversed with him? It was just bizarre!

    Song Yun looked at the empty corridor, sighed, and found a random room to get through the night.

    Early the next morning, Huang Bao Ding came back to report.

    Zheng Si and Zhang Zhao had had a rough timest night and simply couldn''t walk.

    They had to help the two men to the police.

    ording to all the evidence Song Yun had submitted, if verified as true, these two were going to be spending their lives making clothes.

    (Some friends have asked what "working on a sewing machine" means. Well... after you make a mistake and get locked up, you''re not allowed to just enjoy yourself, you have to do some work, and the mostmon task is working on a sewing machine to make clothes. And there you go, another piece of trivial knowledge!)

    "Make sure these two get a cell like the one they were inst night. Got it?"

    Song Yun said casually as he ate breakfast.

    Huang Baoding nodded and left to take care of it.

    After Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi got ready and came downstairs for breakfast.

    Song Yunkai drove the most ordinary SUV with the two women towards the Film and Television Department of Magic Capital University.

    The Film and Television Department at Magic Capital University is ranked at the top in the industry. They not only boast substantial teaching resources but also have their own film and television base.

    Many of today''s popr actors as well as trending young stars have graduated from there.

    It could be said that within the department, handsome men and beautiful women are everywhere. Any one of them, if ced in an ordinary university, could be the campus belle or beau.

    "Oh no, husband, there''s a problem!"

    On the car ride, Ye Qingqing suddenly said, "I just remembered that the Film and Television Department implemented a reservation system for safety reasons, and I forgot to make one..."

    "What''s the big deal? Let''s just go and see when we get there."

    Song Yun said with indifference. It was just a flower sea; how crowded could it be?

    "Brother, I''ve heard that every year, countless people from all over the countrye to see the flower sea by name! Without a reservation, I''m afraid we might have to return empty-handed today," Yuan Siyi expressed her disappointment.

    "Easy," Song Yun had Ye Qingqing call Chang Bingzhong for him.

    After Chang Bingzhong had delivered the peoplest night, he observed Zheng Si getting punished, being visibly terrified the whole time, always fearful that Song Yun would seek retributionter. Song Yun knew that this incident had nothing to do with Chang, but Chang Bingzhong was exceedingly apprehensive.

    Now was the time to make use of him, which also served as a shot of courage for the old fellow.

 Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Perhaps, He Has Changed?

    After Ye Qingqing dialed Chang Bingzhong''s number, thetter seemed very ttered and repeatedly assured that he would definitely give a reply within ten minutes.

    Three or four minutester, Chang Bingzhong called back, indicating that everything was arranged and that a small pavilion in the middle of the flower sea had been set aside for Chairman Song''s family to enjoy.

    The flower sea was vast, covering thousands of square meters, with three small pavilions serving as prime viewing spots. To secure one amidst the throngs of people was a testament to Chang Bingzhong''s diligent efforts.

    Elsewhere, within the flower sea.

    Beneath one pavilion, a young man dressed in trendy brands arrogantly ordered the people around him, "You guys keep a tight control over all the paths here, don''t let a single person in!"

    "Brother Xuan, are you here today to pursue that girl?"

    "Don''t keep talking about chasing chasing chasing, am I that vulgar? I call it confessing!"

    The young man known as Brother Xuan sprayed himself with cologne twice and said, "Today I n to develop an unspeakable rtionship with the school beauty, you guys better not drag me down at the crucial moment!"

    "Hehe, don''t worry, Brother Xuan, who dares not to show you respect at the school? We''ll go handle it right now!"

    The university students finished speaking and each went their way down the shady paths.

    Sitting in the pavilion and gazing at the boundless sea of flowers, Brother Xuan thought contentedly, "Proposing here, Rui Rui will definitely agree to be my girlfriend, right!"

    Brother Xuan''s full name was Ke Zixuan, a junior student in the Film and Television Department at Magic Capital University.

    His family was moderately wealthy in the new energy industry, making him a second-generation rich kid who usually drove around in a sports car worth over a million, chatting people up.

    Not to brag, but over his three years of college life, he''d hooked up with no fewer than eighty girls from the hospitality industry, changing girlfriends faster than he changed clothes.

    As for Rui Rui, the university''s beauty he mentioned, she had rejected his previous confessions. This time, he was determined to seed, otherwise, he would have to consider some underhanded tactics¡ªgetting the girl first and dealing with the consequencester!

    "Rui Rui, don''t disappoint me..."

    Ke Zixuan felt a bit nervous as he touched the gift in his jacket pocket.

    He''d specially gotten this four-carat diamond ring through a rtive living abroad just for this confession.

    It''s known that the value of a diamond ring is closely rted to its purity and carat weight; four carats had cost Ke Zixuan nearly two million.

    That was half a year''s worth of his allowance; for Rui Rui, the university beauty, he had indeed gone all out.

    About ten minutester, today''s protagonist Rui Rui arrived with several close friends.

    "Aren''t the pavilions in the flower sea always exclusively for the rest of the school board? What are we doing here?" Rui Rui asked with confusion.

    Her friends chuckled and brushed off her question; they had epted many favors from Ke Zixuan on regr days, and having taken some benefits, they had little choice but to cajole Rui Rui intoing here.

    The groupughed and chattered all the way to the edge of the pavilion.

    Seeing the especially vibrant blooming flowers here, Rui Rui seemed almost entranced.

    Inside the pavilion, Ke Zixuan sneakily watched Rui Rui from a distance.

    Her sweet-looking face, her figure like a goddess''s, indeed the woman he adored!

    "Rui Rui, what a coincidence!"

    Ke Zixuan fixed his attire and walked out of the pavilion with a smile, greeting her.

    Rui Rui was taken aback by the somewhat irksome voice, "Ke Zixuan? What are you doing here?"

    Ke Zixuan made a weing gesture towards Rui Rui and said, "This is fate for the two of us, since you''re already here, why note inside the pavilion and chat for a bit?"

    "Yeah, yeah, the sun is so harsh outside, let''s go sit down for a while, Rui Rui!"

    "After three years at Magic Capital University, I''ve never even been inside the pavilion~ Ke Zixuan, you''re amazing, actually able to pull some strings~"

    Rui Rui was not simply a naive and sweet girl, everything about wanting her girlfriends to enjoy the flowers together was a lie! They must have received some benefits from Ke Zixuan!

    Watching her friends continually fawn over Ke Zixuan, Rui Rui frowned slightly. Don''t you know what kind of person Ke Zixuan is???

    When he got a girl pregnant in the past, didn''t you also scorn him with righteous indignation?

    How could your stance be so easily swayed by bribery???

    "Sorry, I''m not feeling well, I''ll head back first. If you all want to get closer to Ke, feel free to do so!"

    Rui Rui turned to leave, but Ke Zixuan couldn''t let her go that easily.

    He quickly walked up to her side, grabbed her arm, and spoke passionately, "Rui Rui, just think of me as a man who has been tormented by love for a long time, I just want to be with you forever, to share a bed in life and a tomb in death!"

    "Ke Zixuan, aren''t you clear on your own character?"

    Rui Rui tried to break free with annoyance, but to no avail as his grip was strong, causing her arm to go slightly blue and purple.

    "Rui Rui, I know I didn''t have a good image in your mind before, but I''ve truly reformed. Look, this is the gift I prepared for you!"

    Ke Zixuan took out an exquisite box from his pocket with one hand, opened it, and a glittering diamond ring shone brilliantly under the sunlight.

    "I bought this diamond ring especially from the Land of the Never-Setting Sun, spending a total of 1.83 million!"

    "I''m not mentioning money to insult you, but to tell you that for the person I love, I can offer my all!"

    Ke Zixuan''s lovestruck demeanor caused Rui Rui''s girlfriends to scream in excitement.

    "Such a beautiful diamond! Rui Rui, if I were you, I would immediately be with Ke!"

    "Ke is so romantic, oh my goodness, the reflection from this diamond is making me dizzy. Someone support me!"

    "1.83 million... am I too ignorant? Rui Rui, think about it, is there any other man willing to spend a fortune for you?"

    "Rui Rui, all men are the same, but it''s always better to have money than not!"

    Ke Zixuan was smug; he knew women were a group with no convictions, and as long as others continually stirred their emotions, it wouldn''t be long before they capitted.

    He decided to fan the mes further, to really burn Rui Rui''s brain, leaving her unable to think!

    "Rui Rui, be my girlfriend!"

    Ke Zixuan knelt on one knee, as if proposing.

    "Say yes to him! Say yes to him! Rui Rui, what are you hesitating for!!"

    "If a guy did this for me, I would never let him down in this lifetime!!!"

    "Ah ah ah ah! I can''t take it anymore! Single dogs are being fed dog food again today! Rui Rui, if you don''t agree, I might just run off with the diamond ring!"

    "..."

    Rui Rui fell silent, looking somewhat dazed at Ke Zixuan kneeling on the ground, then at the ecstatic faces of her girlfriends, she was at a loss on how to choose all of a sudden.

    Perhaps... Ke Zixuan has changed?

    A thought took root in Rui Rui''s mind and sprouted, growing into a towering tree within seconds!

 Chapter 158: Chapter 158 Sign-in at the Sea of Flowers, Reward...

    Song Yun parked the car outside the school and followed the two girls toward the Film and Television Department''s sea of flowers.

    Chang Bingzhong had already sent the name and location of the pavilion to Song Yun via WeChat.

    The three of them walked along the path, admiring the variety of flowers as they headed toward their destination.

    Just as the group was passing around a corner, a male student stopped them in their tracks.

    "I''m sorry, but this area is not open to the public today."

    This was one of Ke Zixuan''sckeys. Although he wasn''t very powerful himself, he''d enjoyed many benefits by Ke Zixuan''s side, and as a result, he''d be quite arrogant, barely acknowledging anyone in the school except for a few rich second-generation kids with the same status as Ke Zixuan.

    As this road was the only route to the pavilion, Song Yun stepped forward and asked, "We haven''t received any notice about an area being closed off. Who issued this directive?"

    What a joke! He''d personallye to Magic Capital University to enjoy the flowers, and it was already generous enough that he wasn''t apanied by the board of directors. Now you''re telling me I can''t go ahead!

    Damn it, isn''t this just a waste of time?

    "Ding! The host is detected to be at Film and Television Department''s sea of flowers at Magic Capital University. Would you like to sign in?"

    Here ites!

    System dad, who had been silent for a while, finally decided to take care of his weak soul!

    "Sign in!"

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for sessfully signing in. You''ve been awarded the position of Chairman of the Board of Magic Capital University, and full ownership of all major research institutions at Magic Capital University!"

    Song Yun wasn''t really interested in the so-called Chairman of the Board position at Magic Capital University. How much money could that bring him every year?

    To the current Song Yun, this was insignificant, but those research institutions were another story.

    You should know that Magic Capital University had a renowned reputation; these institutions were famous internationally, and the things they studied could potentially revolutionize people''s lives overnight!

    "Buddy! Why waste words with them?"

    A shady-looking guy walked over, pushed Song Yun in the chest, and said arrogantly, "The ce is reserved for our young master Ke today, so take a hike elsewhere, got it???"

    Seeing that Song Yun hadn''t responded, the guy walked up to Song Yun, bumped into him, and said viciously, "Haven''t heard of Young master Ke''s name in the school? Or are you from out of town?"

    "Let me tell you, in the Film and Television Department, Ke is thew. You''d better not cause trouble, or you won''t make it out of Magic Capital University!"

    Song Yun''s eyes narrowed slightly as he cursed inside, What an idiot, we''re still in school, and I can only imagine what he''d be like out in the real world.

    "Get lost quickly, and don''t spoil my good mood."

    The others perked up upon hearing this.

    "Wow, it''s been a long time since someone dared to talk back to me like that. Who the hell are you!"

    The guy reached out to grab Song Yun by the cor to start a fight.

    Hispanions gathered around to watch the excitement; this guy was the strongest in their little group, having practiced taekwondo since childhood and even won city-level championships.

    However, just as his fingers were about to touch Song Yun, his vision blurred, and the next moment, he was soaring through the air, crashing heavily into the sea of flowers.

    You should know that many of the nts in that area had thorns on their stems, and immediately, the guy''s screams of agony rang out.

    The rest, seeing Song Yun''s fierce action, began to reconsider; after all, they were just ordinary college students. Aside from being Ke''sckeys, their fighting capability didn''t evenpare to a minor thug from the streets.

    "If you dare to stop me again, you''ll bear the consequences!"

    Song Yun tossed out those words and went on with the two girls towards their destination.

    The others quickly cleared the way, joking among themselves. They had seen very clearly just now when Song Yun moved like he was divinely guided, grabbing his buddy''s hand and with a pull and a push, sent him flying.

    Who would dare to offend such a person!

    ...

    Outside the pavilion, Rui Rui''s gaze became gradually hazy, and a voice kept rising in her heart.

    "Say yes to him! Look, Ke Zixuan is even kneeling on the ground!"

    "The prodigal son who turns over a new leaf is worth more than gold; maybe he has truly reformed himself."

    "They say that when a scoundrel is sincere, he can be more devoted than the average man. Why not give it a try?"

    Rui Rui slowly reached out her hand, biting her lip and muttering, "I..."

    Then, from the corner of her eye, she spotted a man walking towards them. He was so handsome! What was Ke Zixuan inparison!

    Little hearts popped out of her eyes as she hurriedly withdrew her hand.

    "My face feels so hot! Could this be love? That young man is too handsome!"

    Rui Rui covered her face with her hands, assuming a pose of coyness that even left Ke Zixuan in a daze.

    "Ah! Look, look, the handsome guy ising!"

    "He''s like the man of my dreams! No, no, I must get his contact informationter!"

    "Even if he were a scoundrel, with looks like that, I''d be willing to be let down a hundred times!"

    Rui Rui''s friends huddled together and whispered among themselves, but their thoughts were quickly extinguished like a fire doused with water.

    There was no real reason, except that Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi had entered their line of sight. Compared to them, the girls were like the most ordinary flowers in a sea of flowers, while those two were stunningly beautiful and each extraordinary in their own ways!

    Themotion around him brought Ke Zixuan back to his senses, and following the girls'' gazes, he saw Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi in an instant.

    He was deeply attracted by the beauty of these two women, but soon he shook his head, stood up, and looked angry.

    God damn it, how could those bastards not watch where they were going! How could they let people in at such a critical moment!

    "You three, get out of here fast! Or don''t me me for taking measures to end your lives!"

    Song Yun and hispanions had just arrived and witnessed the courting scene. They understood why they had been blocked, but the tone of the young man was very off-putting.

    So, Song Yun, who intended to be just a spectator, pushed the other guy to the ground in one swift move.

    Being upstaged by another man in front of the goddess irritated Ke Zixuan intensely.

    He spat out obscenities non-stop and took out his phone shouting at Song Yun, "You just wait; I won''t let you leave Magic Capital University today!"

    As soon as these words came out, Rui Rui, who had been about to agree to Ke Zixuan, looked at him disdainfully. How embarrassing! Did this man seem like he had changed for the better?

    Thank goodness she had not agreed just now!

    Just as Ke Zixuan was about to make a call for backup, a group of middle-aged men in suits, led by an elder, were looking around for something. When they spotted Song Yun, their eyes lit up, and they quickly approached with obsequious smiles on their faces.

    These men were the higher-ups of Magic Capital University, and the elder leading them was the president of the university.

    Ke Zixuan''s previously arrogant manner instantly fizzled out, and he stood in ce, pretending to be an obedient child.

    "Director Song! Howe you didn''t inform us of your inspection? We could have prepared to receive you in advance!"

 Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Im laying it out here today, I will not apologize!

    "Good morning, President Si."

    Song Yun shook hands with the older man and said, "Today I''m just here to rx with my wife and sister, nothing like an inspection."

    "Your visit to Magic Capital University is an honor for us!"

    President Si said excitedly, "If it weren''t for your yearly sponsorship, many of the research institutions at Magic Capital University wouldn''t be able to carry out their work. On behalf of all the scientific researchers working at the forefront, I want to say thank you!"

    The conversation between President Si and Song Yun reached the ears of Rui Rui and her group of students. Ke Zixuan was okay, as he had seen some of the world, but Rui Rui and the others stood frozen in ce like startled rabbits.

    Ke Zixuan weaved through the crowd and spotted a familiar face amongst the school''s senior administrators. He approached and gently tugged at the man''s sleeve, asking quietly, "Uncle Niu, who is he?"

    "He is the chairman of our university''s board of trustees and the owner of all the research institutions at Magic Capital University!"

    Hearing this, Ke Zixuan turned pale and immediately wanted to leave quickly. Damn, he must not have read the almanac when leaving the house today! Nothing is going right!

    "Student over there,e here for a moment."

    President Si beckoned to Ke Zixuan with a stern face and asked, "Were you the one spouting nonsense about taking care of Chairman Song just now?"

    Ke Zixuan turned around and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, putting on a sycophantic smile as he said, "President, I''m just an ordinary university student. How could I say such things? It must be a misunderstanding!"

    Seeing Ke Zixuan''s willingness to bow down until his back nearly touched the ground, Rui Rui and the other young women looked at him with disdain. Was this the same Ke Zixuan who used to strut around the school with such arrogance? He doesn''t seem like much now!

    "Misunderstanding or not,e here and apologize!"

    Hearing that, Ke Zixuan was stunned for a moment. His father donated a lot of money to the school every year and even held the title of honorary director. By all ounts, everyone was family here. Was it not okay to give him a little face?

    He slowly straightened up, no longer submissive.

    "President Si, please show some regard. I''ll ask my dad to donate more to the schoolter."

    "Ke Zixuan! Apologize!"

    President Si frowned deeply. Although this young man''s character was somewhat indescribable, who could deny he had a wealthy father? The tens of millions of dors supplied yearly for the school''s infrastructure was not a joke, so at this juncture, he still intended to downy the incident.

    But now, seeing this young man totally clueless!

    "President Si! It''s just a damn university board chairman, right? I''mying it out here; I will not apologize today!"

    "p!!!"

    A heavy p struck Ke Zixuan''s face, miraculously delivered by the middle-aged man he had recently referred to affectionately as Uncle Niu.

    "Ke Zixuan, if you want to die, don''t drag your family down with you! Do you know who Chairman Song is? He''s the richest man in Magic Capital!"

    Upon hearing this, Ke Zixuan''s brain temporarily went into standby mode. He sat on the ground, murmuring to himself, "The richest man in Magic Capital... The richest man in Magic Capital..."

    He had never imagined that the person he had offended today would be such a big shot!

    His family had amassed more than two billion in assets over the years. If it weren''t for his dad telling him to keep a low profile at school and only buying him a sports car worth around a million, he would have long since switched to upscale brands like Lamborghinis and Porsches.

    Yet Ke Zixuan, who always felt a sense of superiority, was less than nothing in front of Song Yun!

    "Speak up! Apologize!"

    Uncle Niu grabbed Ke Zixuan by the cor and dragged him all the way to Song Yun.

    Ke Zixuan showed a look of terror in his eyes; he began pping his own face and crying, begging for mercy, "Chairman Song, I was wrong, I''m not human, I shouldn''t have cursed you, I''m just a nobody who understands nothing, it would dirty your hands to crush me, please spare me!"

    Song Yun looked at him coldly, with no intention of speaking.

    "Director Song, Ke Zixuan''s father has some connections with me, and he is a true patriotic businessman. It''s just that he has always been busy with work and has beenx in his family education. Please spare his life!"

    Song Yun, visibly intrigued, gazed at the middle-aged man pleading for Ke Zixuan and said, "The mistake he made isn''t anything serious, but as a top institution, doesn''t Magic Capital University feel ashamed to have such a student?"

    "This..."

    Principal Si hastily replied, "In our future work, we will strictly investigate the moral character of the students! I will personally handle Ke Zixuan''s expulsion today, what do you think?"

    Hearing these people decide his fate in just a few words filled Ke Zixuan''s heart with profound despair.

    Only today did he realize that his identity as the son of a rich second generation meant nothing in the eyes of some people!

    "Director Song, Principal Si, I am willing to donate to the school..."

    Ke Zixuan had barely started speaking when his Uncle Niu covered his mouth.

    "Director Song has already decided to spare your life! What else do you want to do! Would someone like Director Song care about the tens of millions you donate?"

    "Uncle Niu, my dad..."

    "Your dad will only be grateful for Director Song''s magnanimity once he finds out!"

    After speaking, Uncle Niu bowed to Song Yun and dragged Ke Zixuan away.

    Before he left, Ke Zixuan''s heart was filled with intense regret. He now saw that no one cared about him, all eyes present were deeply attracted by Song Yun.

    If he had been more low-key and humble, might he have been able to win the beauty and live a happy life today?

    Now all these thoughts shattered like bubbles!

    "Principal Si, the future of the school is in the hands of front-line managers like you. While selecting students, you must pay attention to their character!"

    Song Yun said with a calm expression, "There''s still plenty of time, let''s continue our tour. You should get back to your duties!"

    Listening to you is more enlightening than reading ten years'' worth of books, Director Song," Principal Si praised. "We''ll take our leave first, wishing you three a pleasant time for the rest of your day here."

    Principal Si took the management team with him and left.

    Not far away, Rui Rui and her group huddled together. Today had been an eye-opener for them. First, they saw Ke Zixuan''s passionate demeanor, then they encountered the richest man in Magic Capital and the principal, and finally, they saw the true colors of Ke Zixuan!

    In such a short span, it was more thrilling than hours of a movie!

    "Do you still want to stay here?"

    Song Yun''s voice was maic, causing an itch in the hearts of Rui Rui and her friends.

    Rui Rui had wanted to gather her courage and ask for a contact, but seeing Ye Qingqing with her dignified posture, she gave up the idea.

    After everyone left, Song Yun entered the pavilion and continued to appreciate the flowers with the two women for another half hour.

    As days went by, in that week, Song Yunpletely assimted all the assets left by the Nangong Family. Now, his Mountains and Waters Corporation, Ye Corporation, Tianyu Company, and Daxia Airlines had be true juggernauts.

    With morepanies came busier tasks.

    After evaluating his cousin Song Jisheng for a few days, Song Yun promoted him to a high-level position in Mountains and Waters Corporation.

    But even so, for Song Yun, it was a drop in the bucket as he was still deeply mired in a whirlpool of busyness he couldn''t escape from.

    It wasn''t until Ye Qingqing''s father suggested hiring a few professional managers that Song Yun slowly began to have less on his te.

    Eventually, he regained his freedom.

 Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Its Clear at a Glance Whether Its Profit or Loss!

    Song Yun''s main task during this period was to apany Ye Qingqing as they flew together, visiting every entertainment spot, big and small, in the Magic Capital.

    But this led to Ye Qingqing constantlyining of a sore waist and back, insisting on going back to her family''s home.

    It was terrifying!

    Song Yun was simply inhuman!

    At this rate, she felt the possibility of a broken back was very high!

    "Husband~ Mom recently mentioned that Dad is sick, and I want to go stay there for a couple of days~"

    Ye Qingqing cooed as she snuggled up on Song Yun''s chest.

    "Ah, then shall we go together?"

    "No, no, no, you''re too busy with work! Besides, I''m just going to stay for two days and rest for one. Once Dad gets better, I''lle back to be with you~"

    Song Yun looked down suspiciously at his wife.

    Ye Qingqing''s eyes were filled with sincerity; it was as if she was just short of pointing to her face and saying: Believe me, believe me, let me go back quickly!

    "Alright, then I''ll take you."

    Song Yun got up, put on his clothes, and pped Ye Qingqing''s pert bottom as he chuckled, "Don''t think I don''t know what you''re up to, you little minx. If we get back and I see that your father is hale and hearty, just wait and see how I''ll deal with you!"

    "Aiyah, husband~ It seems like Dad is feeling better already~ Let''s not go back!"

    "Don''t try to avoid it, hurry up and get dressed!"

    Song Yun squinted joyfully, admiring his wife''s figure. Indeed, he was amon man¡ªhis wife always had that sparkle that he''d never grow tired of, not for his entire life.

    If he had been born in ancient times, he would assuredly have been a dissolute emperor.

    Ye Qingqing pouted unhappily as she got dressed and followed Song Yun back to the Ye family home.

    Meanwhile, Ye Qingqing''s father was sitting at home, seriously looking at a stone wrapped in newspaper.

    "Mr. Ye, looking at both the texture and pattern of this stone, there''s a high likelihood it could be jade. What do you think?"

    A middle-aged man in very ordinary clothes caressed the stone, his eyes showing fascination.

    He was a gemstone dealer who had been active in the Yunmian area for many years, having set up street stalls and owned shops. This stone could be considered a family heirloom; his grandfather bought it and couldn''t bear to cut it, hence it had been kept until now.

    If it weren''t for a pressing need for funds to buy goods at the gem fair, he wouldn''t have bothered flying to show the stone to various wealthy individuals.

    "A single cut could make you rich or leave you in rags."

    Ye Qingqing''s father stroked his chin stubble and said calmly, "How much are you asking for this stone?"

    "60 million!"

    The gemstone dealer hurriedly said, "To you, this money might be a drop in the bucket, but for me, it''s life-saving. So, I won''t ept any bargaining."

    "Whoa, a fixed price, huh."

    Ye Qingqing''s father had gone gemstone hunting with friends when he was younger, and he still remembered the sound of the cutting machine slicing through stone, as well as his own nervous feelings at that time.

    It wasn''t about how much money he had; it was purely the thrill.

    "We''ll go with your price. Go to my assistant to get the money," he said.

    Eventually, Ye Qingqing''s father couldn''t resist the itch in his heart, waving his hand to indicate that the gemstone dealer could leave.

    "Daddy~ I''m back!"

    A crisp voice rang out, and Ye Qingqing''s father stood up with a broad smile to watch his daughter bouncing into the room.

    "You''re already someone''s wife, yet you''re still so unruly."

    Ye Qingqing''s father tapped her nose and said, "Howe you have time to visit this old man today?"

    "Ah, Dad! Mom told me you weren''t feeling well, so I came with Song Yun to visit!"

    Ye Qingqing asked loudly, frantically signaling with her eyes to her father. Ye father, shrewd as he was, didn''t understand why he suddenly became sick but chose to trust his daughter anyway¡ªhis precious baby girl wouldn''t lie to him, right?

    "It''s much better now. Where''s Song Yun?"

    "Dad, I just went to park the car."

    Song Yun slowly walked in, wrapping his arm around Ye Qingqing''s shoulder.

    "You''vee at the perfect time. Take a look at this new stone I bought!"

    Ye father pulled Song Yun over, caressing the rough, uneven exterior of the stone as if he were touching the skin of the most beautiful woman in the world.

    Song Yun could tell from the stone that it was jade material, specifically for stone gambling. He''d heard that this stuff could make someone rich overnight or plunge them into an abyss just as quickly. Overall, he wasn''t too fond of this type of gambling.

    But Ye father was different. Not to mention the old man''s substantial family wealth was enough to support his stone hobby for a lifetime, he was also Song Yun''s father-inw. The father-inw had already been working hard managing thepany for him on a daily basis, so what''s the harm in a little hobby?

    Song Yun crouched beside the stone, looking at the material that weighed over forty pounds. Honestly, he didn''t have the "golden eye" to see through such a thick shell.

    However, the "python bands" on the outside of the stone, as well as the faint green light that shone out when illuminated with a strong shlight, proved that there was a great chance that slicing this stone open could turn a tidy profit.

    "Ding, the host has been detected in Ye family''s residence in Magic Capital. Would you like to ept the task?"

    "???"

    This was when the system suddenly assigned a task. After pondering for a moment, Song Yun clicked on ''ept''.

    "Ding, please solve the piece of jade material in front of you within one hour and bet whether this raw stone will lose or gain value. Sessful bets will be rewarded!"

    Whoa!

    Is this considered a bet with the system???

    Now the system doesn''t love me anymore, not giving me direct rewards but making me guess.

    How the times have degenerated, the system has lost its ancient heart!

    "Dad, how much did you pay for this stone?"

    "60 million¡ªnot too much," Ye father said indifferently, "I once went on a trip to the south and encountered a public sale. The king stone of that event went for over 2 billion!"

    "60 million huh..." Song Yun suddenly lost his nerve. Even immortals can''t predict the quality of jade, and he didn''t know the current price of jade either. The stone looked pretty good, but what if the quality is mediocre after it''s opened? Then wouldn''t he lose?

    Take a gamble!

    His luck had been decent recently; he didn''t believe he would lose!

    "System, I bet it will go up!"

    "Ding, host information received. Please solve the stone within one hour!"

    "Dad, I''ll call a few masters over, and we''ll open the stone soon to see what treasures are inside!"

    At this moment, Song Yun''s eyes were shining, causing a chill to settle in Ye father''s heart.

    A fine piece of stone that he had gotten with great difficulty hadn''t even warmed up in his hands before his son-inw decided to open it.

    Well then, it would have to be solved sooner orter!

    Song Yun called three jade craftsmen in their fifties through his contacts. These three had spent their entire lives immersed in the trade of stones and had extremely discerning eyes.

    Along with them came a cutting machine.

    The three masters crouched in front of the stone and discussed for about half an hour. They argued incessantly about how to cut the stone.

    With just over ten minutes left to the task deadline, Song Yun started to get impatient.

    He lifted the stone onto the machine¡ªnevermind all thatplicated crap, one clean cut and whether it''s a profit or loss would be immediately clear!

 Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Bet Successful! Generous Rewards!

    "Song Dong, please, show mercy!"

    "I''ve rarely seen such a stone in my life, and with your cut..."

    Before the three master craftsmen could even try to persuade him, Song Yunkai started the machine and pressed the handle down hard against the middle of the stone.

    "Screech, screech, screech!"

    The sound of gears grinding against stone was ear-piercing, but the people present didn''t find it noisy; on the contrary, they all reacted differently upon hearing this sound!

    Trepidation and tension filled their hearts, as no one knew what the final oue would be.

    The stone was quickly split open, but at that moment, no one dared to move forward to ssh water on it for inspection.

    Song Yun didn''t care about that, recklessly grabbing a basin of water and pouring it over.

    What a waste of resources!

    If this young guy in front of them had been their junior, the three masters would have whipped out their belts and started beating him long ago!

    What the hell, don''t you know that stone cutting is a veryplicated process?

    And this stone cost 60 million! If the cut was not good, wouldn''t that mean a huge loss!!!

    Oh right, this kid is the richest man in Magic Capital, then it''s fine, sorry to bother!!!

    "Masters,e and have a look."

    A few people gathered around the stone, cautiously prying open one edge of it.

    As the angle of the split stone grew wider, a restrained green light gradually appeared before everyone''s eyes.

    "!!!"

    One of the craftsmen suddenly closed the stone and took a bottle of Fast-acting Heart-saving Pills out of his pocket, shakingly pouring several pills under his tongue.

    "What did I just see?"

    The other two craftsmen stood there,pletely stunned. They had not anticipated Song Yun''s incredible luck; if the cut had been off by just one millimeter, the value of the stone would have plummeted!

    Could this be the so-called good fortune that blesses the wealthy?

    As terrifying as it is!

    "Masters, did the value increase or did we lose money?"

    Song Yun was frowning, his tone somewhat urgent, but Ye Qingqing''s father waspletely unperturbed by everything happening before him, since the glimmer of green he saw just now had assured him that even if there was a loss, it wouldn''t be much.

    "Song... Song Dong!!! It''s a huge surge!!!"

    The master who had Fast-acting Heart-saving Pills in his mouth quickly ran out, took out a string of firecrackers from the car, lit them, and shouted, "A huge surge! Imperial Green!"

    It ismon to keep firecrackers at jade cutting sites, partly to announce to everyone that there is a fine quality jade avable for purchase after a price surge, and partly to bring good luck.

    Even if Song Yun, this jade novice, didn''t understand anything else, the words ''Imperial Green'' were deeply etched in his mind¡ªwasn''t that the highest quality level of jade???

    Ye Qingqing''s father couldn''t stand still anymore; he originally thought it was just a regr green, but had underestimated the stone!

    He stepped forward, pushing the masters aside and slowly opened the stone, which under the sunlight, emitted a green glow from within, revealing its status as Imperial Green.

    That''s all money!

    Several grown men were captivated by the Imperial Green.

    "Song Dong, look, if we cut from this side a few more times, we should be able to get all of the stone out. In my many years of experience, this piece of Imperial Green is about the size of two fists!"

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun''s heart suddenly clenched¡ªshit, that small???

    No matter how valuable it was, it couldn''t be that great if it wasn''t big!

    Seeing Song Yun''s disappointed expression, Ye father patted his shoulder andforted him, "You''ve already done very well. This piece of imperial green jade, if put up for auction, would sell for at least a few hundred million. And it''s still priceless."

    "???"

    Song Yun was full of question marks. This little thing, it''s worth so much???

    "Ding, congrattions to the host for a sessful bet. Reward: Perspective Eyes!"

    "Note: The perspective function can only be used 3 times a day, each time for 10 minutes. Treasure it!"

    As soon as the system''s voice faded, Song Yun felt a sore swelling in his eyes, as if they were enveloped by two masses of gas.

    When he closed and then reopened his eyes, Song Yun realized his vision had improved vastly from before. Looking around, whether it was the flowers and grass or the azure sky, everything looked incredibly clear.

    "Director Song, do you n to keep this piece of imperial green jade for yourself, or are you thinking of selling it? If you''re selling, name your price. This old guy won''t haggle!"

    An old master looked at Song Yun, his eyes filled with hope.

    "I''m sorry, but since this imperial green is so precious, I n to make a few bracelets and thumb rings eventually."

    Song Yun was now in a very good mood. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, so doesn''t the evolution of his eyes mean that his soul has also ascended?

    "Then you might want to consider our Li Jade Pavilion! In the entire Magic Capital, and even the whole South, our Li Jade Pavilion ranks second to none when ites to jade crafting skills!"

    The old master persisted.

    He had lived a good many years, and it was only when he was very young that he saw such a fine piece of jade. As a craftsman, he was itching to work on this piece of imperial green!

    "Song Yun, Li Jade Pavilion really does have the skills. You can trust them with it."

    Ye father chimed in with a smile, seemingly believing himself to be the child of destiny. Just spending a bit of money on a stone and making a fortune out of it!

    Song Yun nodded in agreement, making the other two old masters click their tongues in admiration. There was no helping it¡ªif you were not as skilled, when facing the imperial green jade, all you could do was drool as someone else took it home to enjoy.

    The three old masters came with excitement and left with satisfaction.

    Song Yun celebrated well with Ye Qingqing at the Ye family''s home at noon.

    When they learned that the piece of imperial green was going to be made into three bracelets, three thumb rings, and two ''Tai Ping Ru Yi'' amulets, both Ye Qingqing and her mother''s eyes sparkled.

    Jade! This was an object that had been coveted for thousands of years in thend of Hua Country.

    There wasn''t a woman who could restrain her greed when faced with a jade bracelet.

    After a hearty meal, Ye Qingqing had long since cast aside her little schemes.

    From her perspective, how handsome her husband was, how charismatic, how much she wanted to nt a kiss on him!

    Around two in the afternoon, Song Yun nned to take Ye Qingqing and leave. By this time, he was very curious about the Perspective Eyes¡ªit wouldn''t do to carelessly use it at the Ye household and see things he shouldn''t.

    After leaving the Ye family''s home, Song Yun drove with Ye Qingqing to the City God Temple in the Magic Capital.

    "Honey, why are we here?"

    Ye Qingqing asked curiously, hugging Song Yun''s arm after getting out of the car.

    Song Yun just smiled and didn''t say anything.

    The City God Temple of the Magic Capital is thergest antique market in the Magic Capital, simr to the Panjiayuan in Forty-nine City, where people can start peddling goods with just a piece of cloth spread on the ground.

    Song Yun had no interest in these so-called antiques where ny out of a hundred items were fakes.

    His main purpose today was stone gambling!

    The two arrived at a stone stall, where there were already a few people casually ncing over the items before shaking their heads and walking away.

    Only an old man with a long beard was meticulously examining a small stone with a magnifying ss.

 Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Honey, Youre Awesome!

    ```

    "Activate perspective!"

    Song Yun''s eyes, after a brief second of swelling, found that he could see the essence of all things.

    He nced through the perspective at the small stone the old man was fiddling with in his hand, which contained a piece of red jade about half the size of a palm. Although its quality didn''t match the imperial green jade Song Yun had just uncovered that morning, it was still far better than most on the market!

    Song Yun was itching to get his hands on it, but the old man seemed preupied with his own viewing and had no intention of putting it down, forcing Song Yun to lower his head and search for other quality materials at the stone stall.

    Most of the stones were empty, or rather just ordinary rocks that unscrupulous owners had brought over, posing as raw jade stones.

    After looking through more than a dozen, Song Yun finally found a raw stone that contained what he wanted.

    This stone was about the size of a ser ball, and the jade inside, if wlessly cut, could be half the size of a head.

    On closer inspection of its quality, although not full, it was quite even, qualifying it as a fine piece.

    "Boss, how much for this stone?"

    Song Yun asked loudly.

    The stall owner, who was squatting beside the old man with a ttering face, turned his head and nced briefly before saying, "8000!"

    "Can''t it be a bit cheaper?"

    "You must be a newbie, right? Forget it, forget it, I won''t make money off this deal, just give me 6000."

    The stall owner waved his hand impatiently. It was clear that all his attention was on the old man, and he couldn''t care less about Song Yun, who he perceived to be green in the field.

    Song Yun nodded and was about to take out his phone to make the payment.

    Just then, the old man stood up, walked over to Song Yun, and pressed down on his phone''s camera, saying, "Young man, this must be your first time dealing with this, right? I strongly advise you, the jade gambling scene is treacherous, and it''s not just one newbie who''s drowned in it."

    "If you''re just curious, I''d suggest you pick something cheaper. After all, the stone you''re holding is just someone else''s discarded material, not worth a penny."

    Having said that, the old man turned to the stall owner and gave him a good scolding, "The jade gambling circle is already small, and you''re not honest at all. Preying on newbies like this, what will people think of the folks in this circle?"

    The stall owner nodded and bowed subserviently, saying, "What you say is right, Elder. It''s my fault, my fault. Young man, I''ll give you this stone as a gift. If you want to gamble again,e back anytime."

    Song Yun struggled to hold back hisughter but still transferred the money to the stall owner.

    "What if there is jade inside this stone? Would the oue be yours or mine?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, the old man sighed deeply. Having been in the circle for decades, he had seen too many people get rich quick with jade and then lose everything. These people were invariably too gambler-hearted!

    This young fellow was beyond help!

    With raw stones, you rely three parts on vision and seven on fate; no one dares to guarantee what treasures you may find within.

    "Young man, I can see you''re an honest person. I won''t cheat you. Pick another stone from here as a gift from me."

    The stall owner grinned as he looked at the 6000 received on his phone, blissfully thinking about having money to spend on girls tonight.

    "Ah... you, you!"

    The old man frowned and put the stone he had been looking at back on the stall.

    "You''re not interested in it anymore, Elder?"

    A glint of excitement shed through Song Yun''s eyes; he knew if the red jade inside was cut out, it would be very popr as a decoration for girls!

    "There''s nothing in this stone."

    The old man continued to search grumpily through the stone stall, eventually choosing a raw stone that looked very promising.

    He pointed to the stone and said to Song Yun, "Remember this. When buying a stone, choose one like this, where the jiangkou and python bands are just right. These kinds of stones might actually yield jade."

    Song Yun, with a glimpse through perspective, whistled silently to himself. This old gent was pretty awesome, and while the jade inside this stone was only the most ordinary bean green, its volume wasn''t small. This kind of jade was a favorite among merchants, after all, there are moremon folk in the world who can''t afford top-grade jade.

    "Boss, can you cut the stone here?"

    ```

    Song Yun asked a question. The stall owner was delighted, having made two deals that day, and hurriedly said, "The stone cutting is free. Which one would you like to cut?"

    "Both."

    Song Yun was now holding one in each hand, with the Zhengyang jade on the left and the red fei on the right.

    After the stall owner had adjusted the machine, he asked Song Yun if he wanted to mark the lines.

    Marking lines is a term in the stone gambling circle. All stones that are favored by someone will have several lines drawn by master craftsmen ording to the direction of the stone''s veins, to guide the stone-cutter.

    Song Yun took the pen, drew on the two stones, and handed them back to the stall owner.

    The stall owner, though shrewd, could be considered thorough and responsible when it came to stone cutting.

    There''s no helping it, as no one can be certain what''s inside a stone.

    Last year, an adjacent stall owner carelessly sliced into a stone of average appearance and discovered only after cutting it that it contained something valuable. However, because of that careless cut, the value plummeted, and the stall owner ended up losing hundreds of thousands to resolve the issue.

    "This young fellow won''t even listen to Master Ding''s advice, he''s definitely going to lose money!"

    "Exactly, just a greenhorn. Hopefully, he''ll really learn his lesson from today''s episode!"

    "Listen to advice and you''ll eat well; he''s just too young."

    The onlookers were discussing animatedly. In their eyes, Master Ding''s words were as good as gold, yet Song Yun tantly went against them.

    The cutting machine buzzed continuously as the crowd waited to see Song Yun be theughingstock.

    When the cutting was finished and the stall owner sshed water on it, a greatmotion arose from the crowd.

    "It went up, it went up!"

    The first stone that was deemed worthless by others actually revealed a piece of jade with excellent texture and water!

    This was a huge surge!

    The stall owner set off firecrackers, their crackling noise attracting many onlookers.

    "Wow, Zhengyang jade! That''s quite a sum of money!"

    "I heard this young man bought a piece of scrap that nobody fancied. This is legendary!"

    "It''s making me itch to try. No, no, I should also give it a shotter!"

    "Young man, are you nning to cut the second piece?"

    At this moment, the stall owner''s attitude towards Song Yun was extremely good, considering the stones were bought from his stall, which would undoubtedly draw more people toe by name.

    Made money, made money!

    "Let''s cut it."

    Song Yun said casually.

    Then he took the Zhengyang jade and ced it in Ye Qingqing''s palm. Qingqing looked at it fascinatedly, her eyes shining. Her husband was amazing, her husband was awesome!

    The second stone began to be cut, and a crowd of people swallowed their saliva, waiting for the final result.

    But some scoffed at the possibility, after all, getting it right once could be chalked up to dumb luck. How could the second piece be a hit too?

    Otherwise, there wouldn''t be the saying "one cut poor, one cut rich, one cut dressed in bup."

    As the stone was cut open, people craned their necks to look.

    "Red... red fei!"

    "It surged greatly!"

    "Holy shit!!! What''s happening!!! How did it turn out to be red fei!!!"

 Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Lets Make a Good Connection, Ill Let You Have This Treasure!

    A perfectly ordinary stone stall had produced two pieces of fine jade, especially the red fei after it was cut, it was only with the reminder of someone interested that everyone realized but the price of just the red fei was enough to sell for a bonus of a million!

    What kind of return is that??

    I''m afraid no investment could be richer than this!

    In no time, the other stones on the stall were all sold off.

    The stallholder originally wanted to raise the prices, but on second thought he knew full well the quality of the stones on his stall. If he annoyed these buyers, his business would surely lose customers from then on.

    "My friend, I''m the manager of Prosperous Stone and Jade, and I''d like to purchase these two pieces of jade from you. What do you say?"

    A very frail middle-aged man looked at the jade in Song Yun''s hand, his eyes gleaming with light.

    If these two treasures were carved properly, they could produce two decorative items, as well as more than a dozen ring faces!

    "I won''t sell the red fei. As for the Yangzheng type, you make an offer."

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, the middle-aged man felt a bit regretful, as he valued the red fei the most. Who is the consumer group these days?

    Women, ah!

    Anyone involved with jewelry has a few high-ssdies'' contact details in hand.

    As long as you have the goods, there''s no fear of no way out.

    Well, it''s better to earn something than nothing at all.

    He carefully took the Yangzheng type green fei from Song Yun''s hand and looked it over before saying, "I can offer 300,000 to purchase this treasure!"

    "Are you trying to swindle people here? Such arge piece with such good water, and you''re only offering 300,000!"

    "Young man, take an old brother''s advice, don''t sell! You could take it to any jade shop and it would be worth more than that!"

    "Yeah, don''t trust these buyers, they spend 300,000 to buy, then turn around and sell for 3 million immediately, they make a damned fortune, always screwing us stone enthusiasts!"

    The middle-aged man listened to the bustling crowd but didn''t object. What they were saying was indeed correct; if this treasure were acquired normally, it would be at least 600,000 upwards. But he was betting on the fact that Song Yun was a novice and knew nothing.

    "Young man, the price of jade fluctuates a lot. 300,000 is the highest limit I can go. If you agree, I will immediately get the cash and make the transaction, 300,000! That''s not a small amount! You''re only in your twenties this year, have you bought a house in Magic Capital yet? How much do you make in a year?"

    The middle-aged man earnestly persuaded, "Look at your girlfriend beside you, she''s so pretty, don''t you have to provide a home for her? Take my word and sell it, turning it into cash is the most substantial thing!"

    "Hey, what''s the matter with you! Have you ever seen such swindling? You offer 300,000, right? I''ll give 400,000, young man, sell it to me!"

    "I''ll give 450,000!"

    "Young man, I just want to make friends with you today, I''ll offer 500,000! That''s 200,000 more than that miser Zhou!"

    The crowd were all stone gambling enthusiasts with plenty of funds at hand, and when they saw the chance for a good deal, they all started offering their own prices.

    The middle-aged man, facing someone who was muddling the deal, was so irritated he could scratch his teeth, but there was no helping it, the prices were already going up.

    He put on a pained expression, covering his face with one hand while gesturing a six to Song Yun with the other.

    "600,000, can''t go any higher! If there''s anyone here who can offer more than me, I''m willing to step aside!"

    "600,000... forget it, I won''t make much even if I resell it."

    "Ah, if only I had more money on hand, I''d definitely raise the bid!"

    "Tsk, tsk, this is going to be the new talk of the town in our gambling stone circle, huh? An ordinary young man bes a millionaire in the blink of an eye, just think about that feeling!"

    Song Yun wasn''t very satisfied with the price and shook his head, ready to leave.

    Just then, the elderly man, Master Ding, who had spoken up before, said nonchntly, "Young man, I''ll offer seven hundred thousand. Will you sell it?"

    "Master Ding, with so many stones in your family''s possession, do you really care about this little one? Leave us some room to make a living."

    The middle-aged man''s face was bitter. He dared not press the old man with his influence, after all, the other party was the former president of the Magic Capital Gemstone Association. Even though he had been retired for many years, his disciples and grandchildren were all over the gemstone industry. If he offended this elder, he might as well close his shop.

    "I just don''t like seeing you bully a novice." Master Ding looked disdainfully at the man and turned his head to say, "What do you say, young man? Made up your mind yet?"

    "Heh, let''s just say it''s a good deed between us, I''ll give up the stone to you."

    Song Yun ced the stone in Master Ding''s hands, who didn''t dawdle, promptly writing a check for seven hundred thousand.

    Perhaps worried Song Yun might be uneasy, Master Ding added a word of reassurance, "Old man Ding Mo here, I have some fame in the Chenghuang Temple area. You can take this check to the bank nearby right now and cash it. Don''t worry, I have stones to cut, I won''t run off."

    Song Yun had long noticed the old gentleman''s extraordinary presence. Besides, seven hundred thousand was just small change to him!

    He was now more interested in building connections.

    "Elder, I trust you''re no swindler. Go ahead and cut the stone; I''ll stand by and learn."

    Master Ding felt immensely pleased by Song Yun''s words, especially since Song Yunkai''s previous discoveries had truly pped his own face.

    He casually ced the Zhongyang-kind green fei next to the cutting machine, then began to personally cut the stone he had picked out.

    The screeching noise once again spread throughout the crowd.

    Everyone knew that Master Ding was cutting the stone himself, and many attracted by his reputation formed an imprable ring around his booth.

    "What kind of quality could be inside a stone picked by Master Ding?"

    "Who knows, it might even be Imperial Green!"

    "Do you ever take anything seriously, kid? Imperial Green, you say? I''ve been in this business for years and have only heard of that name. Whether it actually exists is another matter!"

    "Don''t argue blindly. I''ve heard that today, a wealthy guy cut open a piece of Imperial Green, it''s on disy at Liyuxuan waiting to be made into a bracelet!"

    "Damn! There''s really Imperial Green??? I''ve got to see this for myself!!!"

    Listening to the crowd, Song Yun chuckled to himself. If these people knew that he was the owner of the Imperial Green, it would probably cause a hugemotion.

    True to his status as a master, Ding Mo finished cutting the stone in less than ten minutes.

    Looking at the opened stone, Ding Mo shook his head with regret. Although the piece wasrge, its quality was quite average.

    "It''s up! Master Ding has found jade!"

    "Smack!"

    A young man who was yelling got pped on the back of the head by an elder next to him.

    "What are you shouting about! Haven''t you noticed that everyone else is quiet? Master Ding himself dered that there was no jade in those two stones, yet they turned out to be valuable Zhongyang-kind and red fei. His own pick was only bean green. If you yell ''It''s up'' now, aren''t you just pping Master Ding''s face?"

 Chapter 164: Chapter 164: The Jade King of the Magic Capital!

    "Why the long faces? The old man here spent four thousand on a stone that''s now worth over two hundred thousand, isn''t that a profit? Are you not setting off firecrackers because you look down on me?"

    Ding Mo teased the crowd with a chuckle, not taking their ulterior motives seriously.

    After all, in the gamble for stones industry, he had seen too many people and had long since reached a state of equanimity in face of honor or disgrace.

    Only then did the crowd snap out of their silence, offering congrattions and setting off firecrackers, creating quite the festive scene.

    Seeing that the matter was settled, Song Yun wrapped his arm around Ye Qingqing, who was protectively clutching the red fei cui, and intended to leave.

    "Young man, wait a minute!"

    Ding Mo squeezed past the crowd and quickly approached Song Yun with a smile, saying, "I was wondering if you might be interested in going with me to see the real gamble for stones scene? To see how others y the game."

    Ding Mo found Song Yun very astute, and with his incredible luck, he couldn''t help but feel the urge to cultivate such talent.

    Nowadays, the stone gambling circle was mixed with all sorts of people; it was rare to find someone who could carry on the mantle, and Song Yun''s appearance undoubtedly ignited a glimmer of hope in Ding Mo''s heart.

    Besides, he wanted to take Song Yun to see firsthand how people in the real circles gamble on stones, to teach the young man the principle of "one cut can lead to riches or rags," and prevent Song Yun from straying onto the wrong path.

    "This... I''m still not clear about what it is you do, Elder,"

    Song Yun asked tentatively.

    "I was the president of thest Magic Capital Gemstone Association. I own thergest gamble for stones club in the Magic Capital and a chain of gemstone stores,"

    Upon hearing Ding Mo''s words, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing were clearly taken aback, not expecting the inly dressed Elder to be of such high worth.

    Ye Qingqing searched her memory and then recalled that the Jade King of Magic Capital was indeed an old man named Ding Mo, but she hadn''t expected to meet him so easily???

    She looked up at her husband, who seemed hesitant, tiptoed, and whispered in Song Yun''s ear, "This grandpa is the Jade King of Magic Capital, and he supposedly has a lot of top-quality jade. If all of that were sold, even my dad''s position as the richest man would have to be handed over to someone else!"

    Wow! The old man is really loaded!

    But now that Song Yun had be one who counted the zeros in his bank ount like some rich dog, could the Elder have more money than him?

    Ding Mo, seeing that Song Yun and Ye Qingqing were only slightly surprised and did not make any excessive attempts to suck up, was even more pleased.

    Youths with such a mindset were hard toe by these days!

    "What do you say, young man? Let''s go and broaden your horizons. I heard that ce unveiled a top-quality emerald that sold for billions yesterday."

    "Top-quality emerald?"

    Ye Qingqing, looking at the red fei cui in her hand and then to Song Yun, had a pleading expression, proving that women were utterly defenseless against such sparkling crystals.

    Song Yun helplessly rubbed the head of his wife and said, "Then I''ll have to trouble you, Elder."

    "Hehe, no trouble at all, I''ll drive you there,"

    Ding Mo happily led the way, showing none of the airs of a lofty figure.

    In his opinion, Song Yun was like an unsculpted raw jade, and if he could take him as hisst disciple, it would indeed make for a wonderful story.

    When they arrived outside the City God Temple, Song Yun did not get into the Elder''s car.

    His ''poison'' was still parked nearby.

    So, under Ding Mo''s watchful eye, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing got into a sports car.

    Although Ding Mo didn''t know the exact price of the car, he was aware that Song Yun must be the son of a wealthy family.

    This realization dampened the Elder''s enthusiasm for taking on a disciple somewhat.

    "Old Master, if you could please lead the way," said Song Yun.

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Ding Mo drove towards the destination.

    After more than an hour''s drive, Ding Mo pulled up at the entrance of what seemed to be a resort vige.

    Two other cars came to a halt alongside his.

    One was Song Yun''s, the other belonged to the three bodyguards of Huang Baoding.

    "Old Master, do you think my friends cane along too? If they see a stone they like, they can lend a hand to move it."

    Ding Mo''s expression grew increasingly strange. These three muscr men in suits were clearly bodyguards! So this kid isn''t just some ordinary rich second-generation?

    Anyone with bodyguards surelyes from a family with a considerable fortune!

    "No problem, I own half the shares of this resort vige. It''s fine to bring not just a few friends but even your whole family if you like," the Old Master replied.

    As they entered the resort vige, Song Yun marveled at how the ces where the big shots yed were truly extraordinary.

    Not to mention what owning such a huge piece ofnd in Magic Capital implied, just the resort vige itself with all kinds of amenities that upper-ss people enjoyed outside must have cost a fortune.

    "Little Song, the ce I''ve brought you to today can be called the number one raw stone gambling club in Magic Capital. It operates on a membership basis. If you don''t have assets worth a few hundred million, you couldn''t even get in," Ding Mo said with his hands sped behind his back, the old man hunching his back with a face full of bragging.

    He was just short of saying directly, "I see you''re a young man of unique talents, why not take me as your master?

    "Hmm, it does look very luxurious," Song Yun nodded in amazement, feeling more and more the impact of the gambling club as he walked further inside. This was definitely not something a single wealthy family could support; the powers behind it must beplex, just like his own Mountains and Waters Corporation.

    Ding Mo led the group through three security checks before finally entering the main venue.

    The vast space was filled with rows upon rows of tables, each table disying raw stones with clearly marked prices.

    Upon closer inspection, Song Yun was surprised to find that these tables were made of golden nanmu wood; just the wood alone must have cost tens of millions.

    "Holy shit, these few stones are going for millions?" eximed Huang Baoding, who had never been exposed to the raw stone gambling industry. In his view, anything to do with gambling was crazy.

    "You see those big ones? Some are worth over a hundred million," said Song Yun with a smile. "But if you manage to get something out of them, their value can increase manifold!"

    "This is madness, madness..." Huang Baoding swallowed several times in quick session. Kidding aside, who could know what''s inside a stone? If someone spent millions to cut a stone and there was something inside, that would be fine, but if not? A few times like that and you''d be broke, right?

    Is this really the world of the wealthy? He didn''t quite understand.

    Song Yun followed behind Ding Mo, looking around the hall, where there were already three or four people examining the stones with powerful shlights.

    Seeing the rity in their eyes, one could tell they were here just for a casual y, unlike those gamblers outside betting their family fortunes.

    Having a hobby within your means that you enjoy is also nice.

    At least for Song Yun, anything below ten billion was trivial.

    "Old Master, shall we start selecting raw stones now?" asked Song Yun.

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s question, Ding Mo shook his head and said, "Not in a hurry, I''m going to introduce you to a senior person first."

 Chapter 165: Chapter 165: I Want This Kid to Drive!

    Ding Mo and his group walked towards the leisure area behind the venue.

    Since Song Yun rarely attended the high society parties in Magic Capital and hadpletely handed over thepany affairs to his father, Ye, the people were not very familiar with this new wealthiest man of Magic Capital, and he was not recognized along the way.

    Following Ding Mo to the back, they entered a room.

    Inside the room stood an old man leaning on a cane, and from the deep wrinkles on his face, it was clear that he was well over eighty years old.

    "Master Gong, I''ve brought an interesting junior to look at some stones,"

    Ding Mo said respectfully from behind the old man.

    Master Gong was virtually a living fossil in the jade circle, already a centenarian this year, yet he was still hearing well and not losing his teeth¡ªan undeniable legend.

    The old man slowly turned around, his pair of eyes markedly different from those of other elderly people, showing no signs of muddiness but instead very clear, like those of a child.

    "Little Ding,e and see what you think of this stone of mine,"

    Master Gong nodded at Song Yun and the others without paying much attention.

    Ding Mo leaned in to look and couldn''t help but smile bitterly.

    "Master Gong, isn''t this the rough stone you bought sixty years ago? Why do you still have it?"

    "I can''t make up my mind!"

    Master Gong sighed and said, "I can feel there''s definitely a superior jade inside, but I dare not cut it open... Ah, it''s like I''m regressing the more I live."

    Ding Mo had seen this stone at least a dozen times. If it hadn''t been Master Gong''s private reserve, he would have already marked and cut it in half!

    He took out a strong shlight from his pocket and shone it on the stone. Under the light, it reflected a beautiful luminous green glow.

    "Master Gong, look, it''s already translucent green. Why not cut it open today?"

    "This..."

    "If you don''t cut it soon, it''ll be your obsession!"

    Ding Mo said earnestly, "A stone that has been kept for sixty years, how long else do you intend to keep it?"

    "Let me think about it..."

    Master Gong sat silently on the rattan chair, leaning on his cane.

    Ding Mo shook his head helplessly and gestured for Song Yun toe over: "What do you think of this stone?"

    Song Yun looked with his Perspective Eyes and thought, damn, is that even possible?

    The whole stone had only a thinyer of jade on top. Although the quality could reach the grade of imperial green, what use was jade as thin as paper?

    It was worthless!

    Song Yun pursed his lips and after a moment of contemtion said faintly, "This stone... I''m not optimistic about it."

    Hearing Song Yun''s blunt words, Ding Mo hurriedly covered his mouth and turned to Master Gong with an apologetic smile, "The young man doesn''t know any better, please don''t take it to heart, Master Gong."

    "Young man, tell me why you think this stone is no good?"

    Master Gong looked at Song Yun with piercing eyes, his heavily controlled expression already reaching a breaking point.

    "Master Gong, it''s just a stone. If you don''t cut it open, it will always remain a stone. It can''t turn into jade by itself!"

    Song Yun met Master Gong''s gaze without flinching. After all, the stone itself was just average quality; it was only that the light-transparent area happened to reveal something.

    "Impudent!"

    Master Gong mmed his cane, his whiskers puffing as he red and shouted, "Do you know I have kept this stone for sixty years? In these sixty years, I have thought countless times about cutting it! But there has always been a voice in my heart saying wait! You don''t understand what kind of torment this is!"

    "If it''s tormenting you, just cut it open!" Song Yun red back and said, "How much longer do you mean to wait? To leave it as a family heirloom for your son?"

    "You you you!!!"

    Old Gong gasped with excitement, scaring Song Yun. He just hoped the old master wouldn''t die from the shock caused by his few words.

    Song Yun stepped forward to check Gong''s pulse and found it steady, nothing serious.

    "Old Gong, my message is simply this," said Song Yun. "Rather than being tormented by a worthless stone every day, it''s better to open it sooner. If there''s something, we''ll all be delighted; if not, we won''t dwell on it any longer. What do you think?"

    No sooner had Song Yun finished speaking than Ding Mo hurriedly pulled him away. Dammit, this kid was really looking for trouble, inciting the old man to open the stone. What if it was opened and there was no jade? What would they do if the old man got so agitated that he passed on!

    "Ah..."

    Old Gong was still indecisive. After all, he had kept the stone for sixty years, and it meant more than just a stone to him¡ªit represented an obsession.

    "Let''s open it, Old Gong! Maybe it will be an eye-opener for me too...."

    Ding Mo covered Song Yun''s mouth again. My dear lord, please stop talking! If Old Gong''s family heard this, they would surely chase us out with brooms!

    Now Ding Mo was regretting bringing Song Yun along. The youngster was too much of a troublemaker. It was a relief he hadn''t offered to take him on as an apprentice, or he would be tortured to death sooner orter.

    "Really open it?"

    Old Gong fell into a dilemma, muttering to himself incessantly.

    "Maybe not open it, it''s been sixty years already, why not wait a bit longer?"

    "Open it! Whether it''s life or death, one cut and we''ll know everything!"

    "That''s not okay, what if there really is nothing?"

    Seeing this scene, Ding Mo was terrified. What did old people fear the most? The draining of their heart''s strength!

    How many old people died from exhaustion, and now Old Gong was starting to burn his own life!

    But he dared not interrupt. People lost in this maze couldn''t be woken up by others; forced awakenings only led to trouble!

    "You, you, you! It''s fine if Old Gong is okay, but if something happens, your family can''t cover for you!" Ding Mo chided, frowning.

    "Rx, I know a bit of traditional Chinese medicine, and I can give emergency help if needed," said Song Yun with a shrug, nonchnt.

    Listening to this, Ding Mo felt like rolling his eyes to the heavens. You''re in your twenties, kid¡ªwhat use is your knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine!

    "Open it! I don''t care anymore!"

    Old Gong suddenly stood up, casting aside his walking stick, and attempted to embrace the stone.

    Damn! That wouldn''t do. Song Yun quickly stepped forward to assist. If the thing hit the old man, there would definitely be serious trouble!

    "Ding Mo, lead the way. You, kiddo, carry the stone and follow! I want to see if there''s any treasure inside!"

    Upon hearing Old Gong''s words, Ding Mo nearly wept with excitement. They were finally going to open the damn stone, and the scene earlier had scared the hell out of him.

    He nodded, opened the door, and Song Yun followed, carrying the stone weighing over three hundred pounds.

    The wealthy patrons they encountered on the way were startled by this odd procession. Master Ding Mo, Old Gong, and an unknown young man¡ªwhat were they up to? Opening a stone?

    When they managed to get from Ding Mo the information that the stone was the sixty-year treasure Old Gong had kept, they all perked up.

    No joke, the whole club knew about it, and there had even been some secret betting on whether Old Gong would open the stone within a few years.

    One person told another, and soon the entire club knew today was the day Old Gong had decided to open the stone.

    They swarmed toward the stone opening site.

    "Old Gong, you draw the line, and I''ll open it for you," Ding Mo said eagerly, offering a pen.

    After Old Gong made a few marks along the serpent belt, he said, "I want this young man to do it!"

 Chapter 166: Chapter 166 A Dream of Yellow Millet!

    All eyes in the room converged on Song Yun; some found the young man vaguely familiar, but they couldn''t quite ce which family''s young master he was.

    "Mr. Gong, are you sure you want this kid to do the cutting?"

    Ding Mo''s face was full of disbelief. If Song Yun even slightly misjudged the cutting process, he might damage the jade, and who would bear the loss???

    "That''s right! Haven''t you been egging me on to cut the stone? Now do you have the guts to give an old man a hand?"

    Song Yun, without a second word, confidently started up the stone-sawing machine beside him.

    "Old man, maybe you should prepare some Fast-acting Heart-saving Pills first?"

    Song Yun joked as he cut the stone.

    Old Mr. Gong''s eyes were deeply fixed on the slowly cleaving stone, oblivious to the words around him.

    "Ssh!"

    Water poured over the split stone. It fell apart in two, and the onlookers crowded forward to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.

    But upon closer inspection, they found everything but jade!

    "This..."

    Ding Mo said in astonishment, "Mr. Gong, how about a few more cuts?"

    "Mm!"

    This time Ding Mo took charge himself, making three or four cuts, but still no trace of jade was found.

    Old Mr. Gong... had made a blunder!

    A raw stone that had been treasured for sixty years turned out to be a worthless piece of junk!

    Such an oue was unbearable for anyone.

    Old Mr. Gong clutched his heart as he sat down slowly, his face pale and gasping for breath.

    "Call a doctor quick!"

    "Damn it! Mr. Gong, you can''t have anything happen to you! Where''s the doctor?"

    "Sixty years... How many sixties does a person have in a lifetime... Old Mr. Gong... s..."

    Some were concerned, some were spectating, some were sighing, and others were secretly calcting how much money they could win from the betting.

    Song Yun pushed through the crowd and after checking Mr. Gong''s pulse, he found that the old man wasn''t seriously affected; it was just a momentary affliction of the heart that had caused his bodily functions to decline.

    Song Yun pressed and kneaded Mr. Gong''s life-returning acupoints, and after a few minutes, Mr. Gong''splexion gradually regained its rosiness.

    "My whole life has been a joke!"

    Old Mr. Gong sat on the ground, disheveled and despondent, murmuring to himself, "Sixty years! Sixty years! To end up with this result, why... why should I bother with stones anymore!"

    Watching Old Mr. Gong as if he was possessed, Song Yun restarted the stone-sawing machine, leaving everyone baffled by his actions. What was he doing???

    Hadn''t the stone already been dered a worthless piece? Why was he still making more cuts?

    Song Yun gently rubbed the surface of the stone using his perspective, and before long, particles of dust from the stone began to show hints of green.

    Then, with a ssh of water, the imperial green of the jade appeared!!!

    The crowd was once again excited. Many there were avid fans of stone gambling. Over the years, they had only heard of imperial green but had never seen it. They never expected to encounter it today; such luck!!!

    "Mr. Gong! It rose! The stone has risen in value!"

    "Imperial green, oh my god, how much could this stone sell for?"

    "I said it, with Mr. Gong being a leading figure in the jade world and personally picking and treasuring a raw stone, how could it be worthless!"

    Song Yun lifted the stone in front of old Mr. Gong, who looked obsessively at the impably green radiance.

    "Bring the torch, I want to see how deep this jadeite goes!"

    Gong Lao mustered his strength, and after carefully examining through the light of the torch, he sighed deeply.

    "So ites down to this, my sixty years of being deceived are not unjust!"

    The thinyer of jadeite that had formed was exactly at the limit of pration by the intense torch light.

    Therefore, anyone who saw this green glow would believe that there was a treasure concealed within the stone.

    Gong Lao rubbed his face and said faintly, "I will ce this stone in the most conspicuous spot, letting everyone see what is meant by ''even gods struggle to ascertain an inch of jade!'' Don''t think that after ying with jade stones for a few years one can look down on stone gambling. I''m already over a hundred years old this year, and yet I''ve been deceived so tantly!"

    "Gong Lao''s spirit is admirable!"

    "To be able to fully showcase the pain, Gong Lao is truly a grandmaster of the jadeite circle!"

    As if he hadn''t heard the ttery of the crowd, Gong Lao turned to Song Yun and said, "Young man, you have extraordinary vision to pinpoint the exact location of the jadeite. Let''s discuss something. How about you take over my legacy?"

    Upon hearing Gong Lao''s words, Ding Mo''s eyes gradually widened¡ªwhat the hell!!! Why is he suddenly offering to take Song Yun as his disciple???

    He had originally thought that Song Yun was a rough jade for his old friends and himself topete over, but now it seemed not at all!!!

    How could even Gong Lao be considering taking a disciple!

    He was on apletely different level from Gong Lao, how could hepete?

    "I''m sorry, Gong Lao, but stone gambling is just a hobby for me, with no serious thoughts of delving deeper."

    Song Yun shook his head and refused.

    This move shocked everyone present; nobody could have imagined that an offer from a grandmaster of the jadeite world would be turned down by a greenhorn!

    "Young man, haven''t you heard of Gong Lao''s great name? You could call your family and ask them. I believe they will give you good advice!"

    "Have you gone mad, brother! Gong Lao, the living fossil of the jadeite world! And you dare to refuse!"

    "Really ignorant! You will regret this decision for the rest of your life!"

    The crowd started reprimanding Song Yun. In their eyes, someone like Gong Lao was a godlike figure whom they couldn''t even tter on normal days, and to be his disciple, they would willingly give up all their wealth!

    "Won''t you reconsider, young man?"

    Gong Lao too was quite surprised.

    "No need, I came here today just to cut a few beautiful jadeites for my wife''s jewelry."

    Song Yun refused again.

    Gong Lao thought for a moment, then took out a purple bead from his jacket pocket, unmistakably a top-grade purple jadeite, a kind that could definitely fetch a sky-high price at auction!

    "If you be my disciple, I will give this to you as a gift. How about it?"

    "ept the offer, young man! People have to give gifts to Gong Lao to ask for apprenticeship, and you still want more?"

    "My god, that purple jadeite looks like the one Gong Lao personally cut openst year, right? It is indeed extraordinary as seen today!"

    "Is this kid a bit too self-important? He''s making me so angry!"

    Song Yun, as if he hadn''t heard the criticism of the crowd, shook his head and said with a smile, "Once again, I thank you for your kind offer, Gong Lao. I''m truly grateful."

    After speaking, he took Ye Qingqing by the hand and left this contentious ce.

    The crowd was dumbfounded¡ªwas he really leaving just like that???

    Turns out this kid wasn''t just putting on airs; he genuinely wasn''t interested...

    Gong Lao wasn''t angry. He patted Ding Mo''s shoulder and said, "The time isn''t right. Forcing it won''t do any good!"

    "Gong Lao, you go ahead and rest. I''ll follow this young man and see what he manages to cut. If it all turns out to be worthless, I will bring this matter up again with him!"

    Ding Mo seemed somewhat angry. The most respected figure of their generation, Gong Taidou, had been snubbed, and it was a matter that concerned the reputation of their entire circle¡ªit could not be taken lightly!

 Chapter 167: Chapter 167 Listen to advice and have a full meal!

    Song Yun, pulling Ye Qingqing along, arrived at the front hall to start selecting stones. Using the function of perspective, he was surprised to discover a stone that actually contained three different colors of jade!

    They were green, ck, and red!

    This was extremely rare, truly a treasure that could be passed down through generations!

    No sooner had Song Yun ced his hand on the stone than a voice came from beside him, "Good day, sir. May I ask if you are interested in gambling on stones?"

    The voice belonged to one of the gambling stone experts in the club, whose job was to guide patrons in finding stones of good quality and then sell them. As a reward, 20 percent of the purchase price of the stones would be theirmission.

    In this club, not all the wealthy patrons were longtime enthusiasts of jade and stones; many of them had only a superficial understanding and came to y just for the thrill, so these experts were highly sought-after.

    "Is there something you need?"

    Song Yun asked slowly.

    "Hehe, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gu Zhonglun, a five-star gambling stone expert at this establishment. I see you are new here; is this your first visit?"

    Although the news of Master Gong''s stone carving had spread throughout the club, only the well-established wealthy had gone to witness it. The staff, like him, could only stand in their assigned spots, itching with curiosity and imagining the scene of the stone being unveiled.

    "Sir, as someone who has been operating in the urban circles for decades, I must say that I am not optimistic about the stone you have chosen. You see, the python band and the cracks go deep inside, indicating that even if there are treasures in the stone, their quality won''t be good..."

    Gu Zhonglun proceeded to boast about his knowledge of stone gambling and share some of his expertise right in front of Song Yun.

    Experts like him loved to deceive novices like Song Yun; they were easy to fool and never haggled, so even a single deal would earn him at least tens of thousands.

    But just as Gu Zhonglun was about to take the next step after spouting off until he was parched and tongued-tied, Song Yun interrupted him, "I''m sorry, but I don''t need anyone''s help. If you have free time, perhaps you could find someone else?"

    Gu Zhonglun immediately felt awkward, "Sir, wee here for fun, don''t we? If you carve out a fine piece of jade, you will certainly make a name for yourself in front of everyone. So, I sincerely advise you to hire me for a short time, and let me pick the most suitable raw stone for you!"

    "Thank you for your kind offer, but I really do not need it; I like the look of this stone and want to open it up," Song Yun said with a smile, politely declining.

    He then turned to a waiting attendant, "Hello, can you please get me a pen? I want to draw lines for stone cutting."

    The attendant, holding out the silver card Song Yun passed to him, finalized the payment and then arranged for the stone carving to begin.

    "s, sir, the stone you have bought is not cheap, but its quality is really quite ordinary. I really don''t know what else to say to you. I hope you take care," Gu Zhonglun sighed and shook his head as he started looking for the next customer in the crowd.

    Reaching the stone cutting area and due to the shock that Master Gong had recently brought to those wealthy patrons, they were either picking out a high-quality raw stone in the stone hall or discussing the recent event in other leisure areas

    Consequently, the stone cutting area was not crowded at the moment.

    The attendant instructed several people toboriously move the several-hundred-kilogram stone onto the carving machine and, following the markings Song Yun had made, began to operate with utmost care.

    As the jade inside the raw stone was not small in size, Song Yun chose the simplest yet most time-consuming method of light abrasion.

    After more than ten minutes, the attendant had onlypleted half of the one-sided work.

    It was at this moment that Gu Zhonglun arrived with a middle-aged man who appeared very sessful, apanied by a very young-looking girl who seemed no more than twenty years old.

    "Hehe, sir, we meet again," Gu Zhonglun stood before Song Yun, looking very smug. You didn''t need me, right? But look at the new patron I found¡ªhe obediently bought the raw stone I rmended. Now, I really want to see how this young man cries!

    "You,e over and help this gentleman with the stone cutting," Gu Zhonglun casually gestured to an attendant.

    ```

    Suddenly, two machines emitted a piercing sound.

    Thismotion drew the sidelong nces of many, who after crowding around, realized it was that ignorant young man who had dared to refuse Old Gong, now gambling on stones.

    So everyone watched with the thought of seeing Song Yun take a loss, openly mocking him.

    Another ten minutes passed, and one side of the stone Song Yun was working on had begun to show traces of green.

    "We''ve got a hit! It''s a Positive Green material! It''s going up!"

    The waiter shouted excitedly, as he would also receive a part of the bonus if that stone increased in value.

    "Thisd doesn''t seem like a fool, he''s got some skills!"

    "Positive Green! Just one step away from Imperial Green! The kid''s luck is too good!"

    "If this trend goes deeper, it could probably fetch a good price!"

    Everyone''s voices came through, causing Gu Zhonglun''s face to instantly contort with embarrassment ¨C this was a p in the face!

    "Continue with the two sides I marked."

    Song Yun wasn''t pleased by the noise from the crowd; he had known all along what kind of jade was in this stone, so what he needed now was to fully reveal it.

    "Young man! It has already gone up! No need to cut further!"

    "Yeah, yeah, you might as well sell it to me! I''m willing to pay a high price of 8 million to buy it!"

    "Listen to my advice, young man. There are many gamblers on stones who don''t believe in bad luck and insist on cutting the whole thing, only to end up losing even their underwear. Take it as a warning!"

    "My mother-inw has a birthdaying up and I''ve been worried about not having a gift. I''m willing to pay 10 million! Please, young brother, do me the favor!"

    Song Yun bowed to the crowd and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, no matter the oue, I want to finish cutting this stone, so please stop trying to convince me!"

    With a wave of his hand, the waiter, lips bitten and reluctant, continued to grind.

    What if the other two sides ended up reducing the value, all his potential bonus would be for naught!

    He wanted to join the wealthy individuals in admonishing Song Yun, but as a mere employee, it wasn''t his ce to speak.

    Seeing Song Yun determined to go his own way, everyone sighed, feeling the youth nowadays just don''t understand the principle of heeding advice and satisfying hunger, and should he lose, he would have himself to me.

    As Song Yun''s stone required more time, everyone shifted their attention to the raw stone that Gu Zhonglun had selected for his employer.

    Under the gaze of these wealthy individuals, Gu Zhonglun felt immense pressure. If he could choose a stone with jade inside, his reputation would be saved, and he might even close a few more deals afterwards, but if not...

    He didn''t dare to contemte it.

    Gu Zhonglun prayed fervently in his heart that it absolutely had to produce, even if it was just average ¨C it simply had to!

    "Screech!"

    The machine on Gu Zhonglun''s side stopped, and with slightly trembling hands, he split the raw stone into two...

    Green, green, green!

    It was there!

    As it was slowly opened, a hint of green emerged. While it couldn''tpare with the Positive Green on Song Yun''s side, it managed to reach the slightly lower level of Apple Green!

    ```

 Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Liu, Guan, and Zhang Reincarnate, Wealthy Tycoons Cry Poverty!

    Just as everyone was about to offer their congrattions, Gu Zhonglunpletely opened the stone.

    And with this action, his dreams were shattered.

    Indeed, the stone did have jadeite inside, but within it were dozens ofrge and small cracks.

    These cracks spread throughout the jadeite, clearly rendering the stone worthless!

    "What a pity, if not for these cracks this stone could have increased in value several times!"

    "Tch tch, really can''t celebrate too early, now look, it''s a total loss!"

    "I''m itching to try, I also want to slice open a stone!"

    Gu Zhonglun stood there stunned, the cracks in the jadeite filling his mind¡ªhow could this be... how could he have chosen wrongly!

    The surface of the stone looked very smooth, ording to the books, there should have been no mistakes!!!

    Why in the world is this happening!!!

    "Gu, is this the treasure you chose for me?"

    The employer asked with a gloomy expression. The stone was not cheap, costing over 3 million, which amounted to a week''s turnover for hispany. Although it wasn''t a lot of money, what made it worse was that Gu Zhonglun had been boastful about how good this stone was!

    Now, he not only faced a financial loss but also humiliation in front of all the wealthy elite!

    "I... I..."

    Gu Zhonglun was at a loss for words, knowing he had already made a name for himself in the clubhouse, but not in a good way.

    A good stone with cracks inside¡ªwho could have imagined?

    One could only me it all on bad luck, yet ironically, 90% of the owners ying here believe in luck, and they wouldn''t hire someone who would bring them bad fortune.

    "Hmph! I actually need to have a serious talk with the person in charge of your club, to ask why the stone that your expert said would increase in value made me lose money instead!"

    The employer left the stone-unveiling area coldly, his arm around his young girlfriend, while Gu Zhonglun sat down on the ground, on the verge of tears.

    Soon, security personnel came over and took Gu Zhonglun away.

    "Even immortals can''t predict the quality of jade, I really witnessed this several times today!"

    "Gong Lao''s stone didn''t increase in value as it should have, this young man''s stone caused losses when it shouldn''t have, and Gu''s good stone is filled with cracks, hehe, I''m definitely going to be more cautious with stone gambling from now on."

    "But honestly, why do we have to trust these experts when wee to gamble? I find them pretty average, and besides, isn''t stone gambling all about luck? We worked our way up from penniless youth to where we are now, isn''t that proof that we have lots of luck? Why not choose ourselves?"

    Thisment received much agreement from the wealthy crowd.

    Song Yun soon revealed another side, and as the attendant sshed water over it, his heart stopped for an instant!

    ck... ck jadeite???

    Holy shit!!!!

    Turns out, this stone actually has two colors!

    One should know that the chances of double-colored jadeite coexisting within one raw stone are extremely slim. In nearly a hundred years of stone gambling, only a handful of instances had been heard of, and today he had stumbled upon one, and moreover, he had revealed it with his own hands!

    My God! If this time''s bonus is less than 100,000, he''d dare to make a scene in the general manager''s office!

    "It''s increased in value! A stone with two colors! Congrattions to the boss, very auspicious and profitable!"

    The attendant roared excitedly to the crowd, "The second color is ck jadeite! Green intermingled with ck, worth over a hundred million!"

    "Hisss!!!"

    A chorus of sharp intakes of breath could be heard throughout the crowd. Had they heard wrong???

    Double-colored stone???

    Holy shit, is that even a thing?

    When the ck side was exposed to the crowd, everyone''s gaze was captivated, it was just too beautiful!

    The ck wasn''t a pure ck, but with a hint of dark hue, making this side look incredibly mysterious.

    "What an eye-opener! I''m going to brag to my friends when I get back, hahaha my luck today is truly great!"

    "What are youughing at? Did you open this stone?"

    "So what if I didn''t? I have money, I can buy it! Little brother, I''m willing to offer 100 million to purchase the bicolor jadeite from you!"

    "Damn, I''ll offer 110 million, little brother, sell it to me!"

    The shock this stone brought to everyone was iparable. In an instant, the entire clubhouse knew about this news, and some people who were chatting elsewhere called their friends over to watch.

    "Once in a century..."

    Song Yun licked his lips; he originally thought that seeing it in advance with his Perspective Eyes was nothing special, but the moment it was really opened, he realized how beautiful it was!

    "Husband... I''m not dreaming, right...?"

    Ye Qingqing looked at Song Yun with a dazed expression, looking extremely adorable.

    Song Yun smiled and pinched Ye Qingqing''s cheek, saying, "We''ve made a huge profit today!"

    "Husband, you''re so amazing! Do you have ''Perspective Eyes''?"

    Ye Qingqing''s words made Song Yun feel a bit embarrassed; how could she just wildly guess, and yet each time, she was so urate¡ªwas this really a woman''s sixth sense?

    "Boss, there''s one more side. Shall we continue?"

    The server lit a cigarette to take a break, as polishing the stone was truly exhausting.

    "Continue!"

    Hearing that Song Yun wanted to go on, people already started to persuade him en mass.

    "Brother, I''m begging you as an elder brother! Please don''t open it anymore, the bicolor stone is already very precious!"

    "Yeah! What if you find a crack in itter on, wouldn''t that just be disgusting?"

    "Don''t jinx it! I''m still waiting to buy it!"

    Song Yun asked Huang Baoding to take a card to the front desk to exchange for sixty thousand in cash. He ced the six stacks of money in front of the server and smiled, "Keep going. This is my tip. If it goes up moreter on, there will be a reward."

    The server felt the cash, and suddenly his back didn''t ache and his legs didn''t feel sore. He stood up excitedly, ready to continue.

    "Ah... it''s killing me! Why won''t he listen to advice!"

    "Ah, young man, don''t open it anymore! I''m willing to offer 150 million!"

    "Forget it, it''s his stone, to be honest, I''m quite curious to see what it looks like when it''s fully revealed!"

    The machine continued to grind away, and after about half an hour of anxious waiting by the crowd...

    The third side waspletely polished.

    The server sat on the ground, muttering to himself, "How could this be... how could this be..."

    It''s over!!!

    That was what everyone was thinking; a once-a-century bicolor stone was ruined!

    The server rubbed his eyes in disbelief, quickly stood up, and touched the yet-to-be-revealed third side, his lips gradually drooling.

    "It''s up, it''s up, tricolor stone! I could die without regrets in my life now!"

    "What??"

    The crowd was shocked. Tricolor stone? What was the third color???

    They restrained their excitement, waiting for the server to turn over the third color.

    The server was extremely careful, as if the slightest mistake would ruin the artwork before him.

    When the third color appeared in everyone''s sight, the wealthy attendeespletely lost theirposure!

    "Red jade! Damn!!!"

    "Oh my God, you''ve been good to me, to let me encounter the three colors of Liu, Guan, and Zhang in my lifetime!"

    "I... I can''t afford it! Waaa, the tricolor jadeite is too beautiful, but I''m too poor to buy it!!!"

 Chapter 169: Chapter 169: The Arrival of the Mysterious Person

    ```

    Three-colored jadeite did exist, but it was extremely rare, and most people''s understanding of it came from ancient texts.

    "How much does this three-colored jadeite cost?"

    A wealthy collector who had recently entered the scene whispered the question.

    Hispanion looked at him with disappointment, sighed, and said, "Even if you sold yourpany, it wouldn''t be enough to pay for it!"

    The wealthy collector was shocked. Hispany''s market value was around 1 billion, and yet that wasn''t enough to buy this ''worthless'' stone???

    Loved it, loved it. Is this the joy of betting on stones?

    "Young man, could you let me touch it for just a moment?"

    "Yeah, yeah, we promise we won''t damage the jadeite!"

    "To touch a three-colored jadeite that appears once in a millennium, I would have lived a worthwhile life!"

    Song Yun shook his head and declined. It wasn''t that he didn''t trust the integrity of these wealthy collectors, but human hearts are unpredictable.

    "Brother, how about you let me have this Liu Guan Zhang three-colored piece?"

    A young man with a slicked-back hairstyle approached and asked.

    "Sorry, it''s not for sale."

    The young man was stunned by the refusal. In his world, no one dared refuse him, no matter who they were!

    But today, in such a small ce, he had encountered his first refusal, a rarity indeed!

    "Whether it''s for sale is not up to you!"

    The young man sneered a few times, waved at his bodyguards, and four strong men charged towards Song Yun all at once.

    However, they were quickly intercepted by Huang Baoding and his fellows, who were among the elite fighters. Upon encountering the four men, they swiftly subdued them, and within minutes, the four thugs were pinned to the ground, unable to move.

    "In Magic Capital, no one dares to touch my belongings!" Song Yun said indifferently, "I don''t care whose son you are, if you''ve done wrong, wait for your punishment!"

    After saying this, he prepared to leave with Ye Qingqing.

    The Liu Guan Zhang three-colored jadeite was too rare, and staying any longer would undoubtedly attract more attention. The word ''greed'' was not to be taken lightly.

    Through the ages, how many had been led astray by that word, and Song Yun didn''t want a piece of jadeite to bring harm to those around him.

    But Song Yun had underestimated these people. As soon as they left the club, several cars blocked their way.

    More than a dozen masked people got out of the cars, and a person with red-dyed hair stepped forward from the crowd.

    "Kid, leave the jadeite, and you can scram!"

    Looking at the dozens of people before them, Huang Baoding and his fellows exchanged nces and smiled with excitement. Although life in Magic Capital was better than before, there was no ce for them to fight! They had almost gone stir-crazy during this time!

    "Boss, we''ll be back in a jiffy!"

    After Huang Baoding spoke, his figure shifted, and faster than lightning, he engaged the thug closest to him inbat. With a simple elbow strike, the man was sent flying, his chin raised, crashing into hisrades.

    Huang Baoding''srades also sprang into action like wolves entering a sheepfold, their eyes gleaming with excitement. In less than ten minutes, all the thugsy on the ground, wailing in pain.

    "Who''s your master?"

    Huang Baoding coldly demanded, pressing down on the redhead''s chest.

    "What master... I don''t know what you''re talking about!"

    The redhead shouted stubbornly through the pain, "I''d advise you to quit while you''re ahead, don''t make a big deal out of this!"

    "I''m not afraid of trouble!"

    Huang Baoding''s toe twirled relentlessly on the redhead''s chest, focusing all his strength at one point, making the redhead feel as if an electric drill was boring into him non-stop.

    "Even if you kill me! I won''t tell you any information!"

    ```

    Ferocity burst from the red-haired man''s eyes as he roared furiously, "If you''ve got the guts, kill me now; otherwise, I''ll surely kill all of you!"

    "You sure are arrogant, kid." Huang Baoding showed no anger but tilted his head, eyeing the red-haired man''s neck and pondering how to inflict the most pain before his death.

    "Let''s go, Brother Huang."

    Song Yun gazed deeply at the red-haired man and said indifferently, "Tell your master that it''s only because we are in a society governed byw that you''re being spared. Otherwise¡­"

    As soon as Song Yun and his group left, the back-headed young man who had been causing trouble slowly walked out of the club.

    The young man looked down indifferently at the red-haired man lying on the ground and said, "Trash, can''t even handle a small matter like this."

    "Young Master, it is our ipetence!"

    The red-haired man struggled to get up from the ground, knelt tremblingly at the feet of the young man.

    "Hmph! Do you have any idea that jade was supposed to be a gift for my father''s 80th birthday celebration? Now I have to find a recement!"

    "We are unworthy, please allow us to die!"

    The red-haired man, after uttering his miserable plea, drew a dagger from his chest and stabbed it fiercely toward his own chest.

    "Bang!"

    The young man kicked the red-haired man away, squatted down, and said while looking at the red-haired man breathing hisst breath, "I''m keeping you for business, not to throw your lives away!"

    After speaking, he took out a beautifully crafted box from his pocket, opened it, and inside was a vial emitting a purple glow.

    He flicked the syringe a couple of times and then stabbed it ruthlessly into the red-haired man''s back.

    A searing heat coursed through the red-haired man''s veins, spreading throughout his body. In just a few seconds, all of his wounds had vanished, and he stood up and clenched his fist, feeling an immense power explode from within his body, scattering the dust on the ground around him.

    The red-haired man now felt invincible!

    "Go find me another present that''s presentable, and if you screw up again, you can take your own life!"

    "I understand, Young Master!"

    ...

    Meanwhile, Song Yun had returned to the Magic Capital luxury vi with Ye Qingqing.

    He locked the tricolor jade in a safe, nning to think of a good theme and find someone to carve itter.

    Ye Qingqing reluctantly withdrew her gaze, the red jade in her hand suddenly seemed less enchanting.

    "Honey~ What are you nning to do with that piece of jade~"

    Song Yun knew well what the person beside him was thinking. He smiled and tapped Ye Qingqing''s nose, saying, "Stop dreaming about that piece of jade. If possible, I would like someone to make a ''Sworn Brothers of the Peach Garden'' out of it."

    "Green, red, and ck¡ªah, it really is like Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei!"

    It was only then that Ye Qingqing realized, helplessly, that the tricolor jade was too rare to be split into three separate pieces, so she quickly dismissed the idea of making it into jewelry.

    "Wife~ What are you nning to make with that red jade in your hand?"

    Song Yun wrapped his arms around Ye Qingqing from behind, lightly inhaling the fragrance from his wife''s neck as he asked.

    "A pendant, a ring, earrings! Ah... that tickles!"

    Ye Qingqing covered her ears, pouting discontentedly at Song Yun, who was gently blowing into them.

    "Husband, today you''ve found an emperor green, a red jade, and even a tricolor jade. Aren''t you going to reward me?"

    Song Yun gave a mischievous squeeze to his wife''s belly, the implication clear: the beast was bing restless again.

    "Hmph, just once, okay!"

    Ye Qingqing said coquettishly, breaking free from Song Yun''s embrace and heading toward the bathroom.

    "Hehe, soon you won''t be the one making decisions."

 Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Miss Ye Really Has a Wide Scope of Control!

    Ye Qingqing went to take a shower, while Song Yuny on the bed, scrolling through his phone waiting for his wife to make her dazzling entrance.

    "Ring ring ring~ Ring ring ring~"

    Ye Qingqing''s phone rang, and Song Yun walked to the bathroom door with the phone and asked, "Wife, someone''s calling you."

    "Answer it for me!"

    "I can do that, but you have to listen to meter, okay?"

    Song Yun chuckled, taking advantage of the situation, and then answered the call.

    "Hello, who''s this?"

    "Hello, I''m looking for Qingqing; is she busy right now?"

    "She''s in the shower, what''s up? You can tell me."

    The voice on the other end sounded very gentle, and from this alone, one could roughly imagine that the girl must also be adylike person in real life.

    "Alright... could you please tell Qingqing that Chi Lu called her? Ask her to call back when she has a chance, thank you."

    After saying this, Chi Lu hung up the call.

    At this moment, Ye Qingqing came out, wrapped in a bath towel, drying her hair with a towel.

    "Who was that?"

    "Someone named Chi Lu. Do you know her?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Ye Qingqing raised her eyebrows slightly, looking quite surprised.

    "Chi Lu is a very good friend of mine; back then, she, I, and Li Shishi were called the Iron Triangle~ It''s just thatter, she went abroad arranged by her family, and we haven''t been in touch much these years."

    "Then call her back."

    Ye Qingqing nodded, took the phone, and dialed back, but who knows what the two women discussed over the call. Ye Qingqing, however, looked very happy after hanging up.

    After drying her hair, shey on Song Yun''s chest and said, "Husband, Chi Lu ising back to the country tomorrow~ Shall we go pick her up?"

    "Sure, do you want to contact Li Shishi to join us?"

    "Oh right, I totally forgot about that."

    Ye Qingqing called Li Shishi again, but unfortunately, Li Shishi was on her way to Europe on a ferry.

    "Little siren~ It''s time to rest~"

    Song Yun saw Ye Qingqing hang up the phone, and his hand involuntarily reached out...

    The next day, at Magic Capital hp Airport.

    Song Yun stood at the arrival gate with his arm around Ye Qingqing, waiting.

    As various airnesnded, the big screen showed that the ne Chi Lu was on had arrived.

    Ye Qingqing looked eagerly into the distance and after about ten minutes, she excitedly grabbed Song Yun''s hand and shouted, "Husband, Lu Lu''s out!"

    Following the direction his wife was pointing, Song Yun saw a woman wearing a white dress, exuding an air of literacy, with a face that was no less stunning than that of an A-list celebrity.

    "Lu Lu! Over here!"

    Ye Qingqing waved her arms vigorously, shouting aloud.

    ```

    Chi Lu was also very excited to see Ye Qingqing, running over quickly in her low-heeled shoes.

    The embrace of two exquisite beauties drew the sideways nces of many men; there was no helping it, these two women were like beams of light in the night, making all other women seem like dust dancing in their brilliance.

    "Let''s go, Lu Lu, I''ve specially reserved a table at your favorite Sichuan restaurant from before you went abroad."

    Ye Qingqing pulled Chi Lu, intending to leave, but a man with uncertain footsteps approached from not too far away.

    "Lu Lu, you didn''t even tell me when you returned to the country?"

    This man''s gaze roamed over Chi Lu unrestrainedly, swallowing saliva continuously as if she were a delectable meal in his eyes.

    "Wu Qingbo, what are you doing here!"

    Ye Qingqing shielded Chi Lu behind her, asking with a hostile expression, "I know you like Chi Lu, but have you ever taken a good look at yourself in the mirror to see if you are worthy of her?"

    Wu Qingbo, the young master of a top-tier family in Magic Capital, had been disinterested in everything since childhood except for women, which were his enduring passion. Over the years, the Wu family had invested countless funds in him, but Wu Qingbo had squandered and yed his way through life, showcasing the epitome of a wastrel.

    "Miss Ye Qingqing! I''m saying you''re a married woman, why meddle in so much?"

    Wu Qingbo stepped forward, wanting to approach Chi Lu, but Ye Qingqing blocked him again.

    "Wu Qingbo! I''m warning you, don''t try anything foolish, or not even the Wu family can protect you!"

    "Oh, my, oh, my. Now the Ye family truly is a prominent n in Magic Capital, scaring the daylights out of poor little me," Wu Qingbo said sarcastically, "I''vee to pick up my fianc¨¦e, surely you can''t object to that, can you?"

    "Fianc¨¦e???"

    Ye Qingqing was stunned; she turned to look at Chi Lu, her eyes full of questions.

    As long as Chi Lu shook her head, she could rightfully drive this rogue away, but to her surprise, Chi Lu wore a troubled expression and reluctantly nodded.

    Receiving this news, Ye Qingqing looked shockingly at Chi Lu, grabbing her shoulder and asking, "Lu Lu, how can you marry such a man? Don''t you know what Wu Qingbo is..."

    "Qingqing, let me exin it to youter..."

    Chi Lu pursed her lips, filled with reluctance in her gaze, looking at Wu Qingbo and pleading, "I''ve just returned to the country, can''t I catch up with a friend? Please, give me some personal space!"

    "Heh, good thingse to those who wait. I know you, Chi Lu, are arrogant and look down on me, but that''s the reality. Just wait a few more days and see how I ''deal'' with you!"

    Wu Qingbo sneered and made a grabbing gesture in the air, then turned and left.

    Having watched the whole scene, Song Yun roughly understood the predicament Chi Lu faced, nothing more than the entanglements between powerful families: arranged marriages.

    In this world, if not for amon interest, no alliance is solid, and such situations are bound to arise at a certain level of union.

    It seemed that Chi Lu was the sacrifice her family had decided upon.

    Their marriage would make at least three of the four parties happy, with the two families gaining deeper mutual benefits, and Wu Qingbo getting the beauty, so the opinions of a few would hardly matter.

    After Wu Qingbo had left, Ye Qingqing looked worriedly at Chi Lu and asked, "Lu Lu, is there really no other way?"

    After all, Wu Qingbo appeared to be a man of excessive indulgences, unlikely to be liked by any decent woman.

    "Qingqing, if I had a choice, would I have returned to the country?" Chi Lu sighed with a resigned look, "You and I were both born into great families, you should know that marriage is but a tool, and love is but a luxury, unattainable and out of reach. The family''smands take precedence over an individual''s will; that''s just how it is."

    "Lu Lu, if you don''t want to marry Wu Qingbo, let me think of a way for you!"

    After pondering for a while, Ye Qingqing seemed to make up her mind; she looked pitifully at Song Yun, who usually disdained to handle such family matters, but how could he refuse a request from hisdy? Helping out a little was no big deal.

    He nodded subtly without making a sound.

    "Qingqing, I appreciate your kindness, truly," Chi Lu said, "After all, marrying Wu Qingbo isn''t so bad, it means I can return to Magic Capital at least, and from now on, you and I can often be together as sisters!"

    ```

 Chapter 171: Chapter 171 President Song, how does the food at the engagement banquet taste?

    "No! Lu Lu, if you marry Wu Qingbo, your life will be ruined!"

    Ye Qingqing said with firm conviction, "I will think of a way for you, you must never give up the fight!"

    "Qing Qing, even if I hide now, they will definitely find me. You don''t know how messed up the Chi Family is now, so just forget it."

    Although Chi Lu was always smiling, the sorrow in her expression was incessantly emanating.

    "It''s just the small Chi Family and the Wu Family, my husband definitely has a way!"

    Ye Qingqing wrapped her arms around Song Yun''s waist, looked up at him with pitiful begging eyes and cooed, "Husband~ please help~ I beg you~ I''ll agree to a request of yours~"

    Hearing this, Song Yun looked at his wife with amusement and whispered in her ear, "Anything?"

    "Anything~ I''m begging you, husband~"

    "I''ll help with this favor!"

    What a joke, those pesky Chi Family and Wu Family, I can suppress them with a single hand. If such a trivial matter can lead to learning new things with my wife, I''m hitting the jackpot!

    "Qing Qing, your husband..."

    Although Chi Lu knew that her close friend had married, she had never received an invitation to the wedding, so she wasn''t very familiar with Song Yun.

    Ye Qingqing, like a proud little swan, formally introduced her husband to Chi Lu. Your next read is on NovelFire|le|mp|yr

    After learning about Song Yun''s identity, Chi Lu was astonished and covered her mouth, marveling at her friend''s fortune. Not only did she find the man she loved, but he also was so powerful.

    A new hope began to rise in her heart!

    "Qing Qing, you muste to the engagement party the day after tomorrow!"

    "Don''t worry, I''ll bring my husband along and we''ll solve all your problems there!"

    Ye Qingqing said smilingly. A woman''s bragging to the outside world really boils down to just a few points: a husband who treats her well and a well-behaved and sensible child.

    Now, Song Yun is Ye Qingqing''s crowning ornament to unt. It''s always right to show off when meeting people; after all, who wouldn''t if their husband was so impressive!

    ...

    Two dayster, Magic Capital''srgest six-star hotel was exceptionally lively.

    Because today was Wu Qingbo and Chi Lu''s engagement party, signifying a further coboration and inseparable union between two of Magic Capital''s families.

    As the wealthiest man in Magic Capital and his wife, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing were naturally on the guest list.

    The Wu and Chi families could never have dreamt that inviting Song Yun and his wife would bring such a shock to the party.

    Around noon, many luxury cars drove in one by one, with individuals from Magic Capital''s high society apanied by their partners entering the hotel.

    Just when the parking lot was nearly overwhelmed, a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith slowly pulled up to the hotel entrance and the crowd of luxury cars made way.

    What a joke, as a rich man, what you study most is the rides of those richer than you. The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is the most frequently used car by Ye''s father, and they wouldn''t dare to cross the current Ye Family.

    Huang Baoding got down from the passenger seat and opened the back door.

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing appeared in front of everyone, and although many didn''t recognize the face of the wealthiest man, Ye Qingqing had always been active in high society.

    As the wife of the wealthiest man, she was tenderly holding the arm of a man, whose identity was self-evident.

    "Let''s go."

    Song Yun said spiritedly, having received quite a few benefits from his wife over these two days. Now it''s his turn to deliver and he could not let her down; his happiness depended on it!

    After handing over the invitation to the attendants weing guests at the door, Song Yun and his group were about to enter.

    "Good evening, sir. The two of you may go in, but the bodyguards cannot enter the main hall today,"

    the attendant reluctantly said.

    This was also to prevent some hot-headed admirers of Chi Lu from causing destruction during the engagement party.

    It had to be said that both the Wu family and the Chi Family attached great importance to this matrimonial alliance.

    Song Yun responded with a chuckle, "You can go ask the heads of the Wu family and the Chi Family if they dare to stop the people I bring in."

    Currently, as the unparalleled richest man in Magic Capital, Song Yun''s attending the engagement party was an honor for them, a matter of giving face that shouldn''t be refused!

    "This..."

    For a moment, the attendant was in a difficult position; he wasn''t sure of Song Yun''s exact status, but one thing was certain: Song Yun was definitely a wealthy man!

    "Go attend to the other guests. This gentleman is a prominent figure even my father admires, so it''s only reasonable for him to enter with bodyguards,"

    Chi Lu instructed as she walked over from inside the hotel.

    As the protagonist of today''s engagement party, the attendant naturally didn''t dare to object and nodded before departing.

    The engagement party was more about announcing the news, so a buffet was chosen for the dining arrangement. Nevertheless, the variety ofvish dishesid out on the long tables was still extremely luxurious.

    Upon entering the main hall, Ye Qingqing was pulled away by Chi Lu to whisper.

    Song Yun and Huang Bao Ding each took a te, piled it with seafood, and found a table to start enjoying their meal.

    The rest of the high society onlookers could not help but reveal a hint of contempt in their eyes, as the wealthy guests present were all gathered in groups, holding champagne and red wine, discussing matters of national importance, with none really intending to have a proper meal.

    As more people arrived, inevitably there were those who knew Song Yun''s true identity.

    Wu Jianzhong was among them. Previously, he had gone to the Ye family to trouble Song Yun because of his son, but fortunately, the conflict was resolved in the nick of time. Even now, when he thought back to that incident, he inwardly cursed the two allies who had apanied him. What a mess!

    After that event, he had been paying close attention to Song Yun, watching as Song Yun steadily rose to be the richest man. He was filled with retrospective fear, thankful that he hadn''t made an enemy of Song Yun back then, because if Song Yun were to seek revenge, he wouldn''t stand a chance.

    "President Song, I wonder if you remember me?"

    Wu Jianzhong said, standing beside Song Yun with a fawning attitude and bowed head.

    This action surprised the surrounding people. Who exactly was this young man that could make President Wu act so subserviently?

    Song Yun, who was at that moment savoring delicious lobster, nced up and recognized him as the man who had gone to the Ye family to cause trouble back when Song Yun was not yet fully sessful.

    Thankfully, they had pulled back at thest moment and settled things with a gift; otherwise, there would have been trouble today.

    "Hmm, President Wu, is it? Is there something you need?"

    Song Yun asked, leisurely wiping his slightly greasy hands with a wet wipe.

    "Nothing, nothing, I just wanted toe over to greet you,"

    Wu Jianzhong replied, almost jumping with excitement that President Song still remembered him!

    To be remembered by the richest man in Magic Capital was a tremendous honor!

    Seeing Song Yun''s indifferent return to finishing the food on his te, Wu Jianzhong didn''t know how to further foster a closer rtionship.

    After a long while, Wu Jianzhong finally hesitantly managed to say,

    "President Song, how does the food at the engagement party taste?"

 Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Doesnt the Wu Family Even Care for a Meal?

    Song Yun slowly stopped when he heard this, and he looked up at Wu Jianzhong with a strange expression.

    Although I know you, little brother, are trying to cozy up to me, does the conversation have to be this awkward?

    "Just go and get some to try out yourself," he said.

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, Wu Jianzhong nodded and bowed as he filled a te to the brim.

    The most eye-catching item on the te was an enormous chicken. Originally, the whole chicken was meant to be cooked in a pottery jar for soup on-site, but now Wu Jianzhong had taken it, and one could only imagine how the others felt looking at the now empty chicken soup.

    "Delicious!"

    Wu Jianzhong tore off a chicken leg and took a big bite, praising as he said, "I didn''t expect them to splurge so much on ingredients today!"

    With no shame, Wu Jianzhong joined Song Yun and another person, burying his head in his food. At first, Wu Jianzhong was cautious, since, after all, who really indulges in eating and drinking at an upper-ss banquet? But then he thought, if the richest man in Magic Capital can be so down-to-earth, eating a meal together with him is indeed an honor!

    Youmoners will never understand me, Old Wu!

    As a somewhat famous sess in Magic Capital, Wu Jianzhong was now unceremoniously holding an entire chicken and tearing it apart. Some of his allies looked at him with perplexity. Had Old Wu gone bankrupt?

    But seeing how much Wu Jianzhong was enjoying the food, they found themselves involuntarily swallowing their saliva. Was the food really that good?

    Thus, some began to pick up tes and chose a few items they liked.

    Suddenly, half of the people at the venue were eating heartily, and the others, although they felt like joining in, couldn''t let go of their upper-ss pride and could only grind their teeth and curse in their hearts.

    Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu finished chatting and walked out of the makeup room. As soon as they entered the main hall, they saw a group of people eating and drinking like there was no tomorrow.

    Ye Qingqing found Song Yun among these people and walked towards her husband with a smile.

    Chi Lu, whether at home or abroad, often attended upper-ss banquets but had never seen a scene like today''s, where people were desperately grabbing the host''s food, as if trying to eat their way to reiming the money they''d gifted.

    "What are all of you doing?"

    Wu Qingbo came in with a grim expression, sneezing with fury. Last night, a bunch of his freewheeling friends had thrown a bachelor party for the groom-to-be. The thought of the soft waists of a dozen women from the night before made Wu Qingbo itch inside.

    When he woke up at noon in a rush and reached the hotel, he found the main hall in a chaotic state, which enraged him. How could these bastards be socking in manners? Were they not clearly disrespecting the Wu family?

    "All of you are big shots. Usually, at banquets, you don''t behave like today, scrambling for food like country bumpkins. So why do you act like this at my Wu Qingbo''s engagement party?"

    A rich second generation with some family assets wiped his mouth and said with some fear, "Mr. Wu, are we not supposed to eat the food?"

    "Eat, eat, eat! Eat your heads off!"

    Wu Qingbo pped the rich second generation across the face and then shouted at the security guards, "Drag this bastard to the kitchen and let him eat his fill! Don''t let him out until he vomits!"

    The rest of the people sobered up in an instant. Right, what were they doing? It wasn''t that the food at the banquet couldn''t be eaten; it was just that half of it was already gone before the party had even started, no wonder Wu Qingbo was furious.

    They dispersed and continued holding their sses of wine, chatting as if nothing had happened.

    Wu Qingbo walked over to Wu Jianzhong, saw him still eating without care, and asked with suppressed anger, "Uncle Wu, what exactly do you mean by this?"

    No matter what, Wu Jianzhong had some status, and in front of him, this young master of the Wu family really wasn''t much.

    "What''s the matter, Qingbo, I''m hungry and I can''t even fill my stomach?"

    Wu Jianzhong stood up to face Wu Qingbo and said, "Even if your old man came, he might govern heaven and earth but he surely can''t govern whether I eat or not! Is the Wu family so big and prosperous yet so stingy?"

    "Uncle Wu, have you made up your mind to disrespect the Wu family?"

    "Heh, that kind of talk might have some effecting from your dad, but you? You''re still too young."

    Wu Qingboughed in extreme anger and waved his hand toward the bodyguards, shouting, "Throw him out for me!"

    Suddenly, the two strong men who stood behind Wu Qingbo pounced toward Wu Jianzhong. Experience tales at m-vl-e-mpyr

    Wu Jianzhong, just a sessful businessman, couldn''t handle the beating from the two bodyguards, and with just one punch, he bent over, clutching his stomach, vomiting out everything he''d eaten.

    "Tsk, really ruining my appetite."

    Song Yun looked at Wu Qingbo with disgust and said tly, "Go easy."

    No sooner had the words left his mouth than Huang Baoding flipped the table over and attacked the two bodyguards who were beating up Wu Jianzhong.

    In just one minute, before people could even understand what was happening, they saw the two bodyguards mming into a wall and fainting on the ground.

    Seeing this scene, everyone at the venue covered their mouths in surprise. Was this a p in the face to the Wu family? Definitely!

    "You, you, you! Vulgarian!"

    Wu Qingbo retreated two steps without changing his expression. When he saw Ye Qingqing clinging to Song Yun''s arm, acting spoiled, he turned incredulously to look at his fianc¨¦e, Chi Lu.

    "Lu Lu! Is this the help you''ve found? Who gave you the courage to disrupt the marriage between our two families!"

    Wu Qingbo''s eyes were filled with raging fury, as if he wanted to tear Chi Lu apart. No matter whether today''s engagement banquet could go smoothly or not, the Wu family had be a big joke in the whole Magic Capital!

    "Wu Qingbo, do you not realize that my engagement to you was only a marriage alliance? Did you really believe any woman would willingly marry you after what you''ve done?"

    Chi Lu said coldly as she shook her head, "Stop deluding yourself. Even if the Chi Family abandons me, I don''t want to spend my life in confusion with you!"

    Chi Lu''s words pierced Wu Qingbo''s chest like a sharp sword; he had never expected Chi Lu, who appeared so gentle and charming, to say such piercing words when she rebelled!

    "Chi Lu, today you will marry, whether you want to or not!"

    A woman dressed gaudily in high heels walked in, her seductive appearance attracting many men who wanted to get to know her better, and then conquer her!

    "Yu Fei, who do you think you are! Nothing but a vase my father brought home to adorn the ce!"

    Chi Lu, having suppressed her feelings for so many years, finally let them all out today.

    "You! Unfilial daughter! No matter what, I am your mother!"

    Yu Fei, clutching her chest and gasping for air, shouted, "Wait until I go back and tell Old Chi to punish you with familyw!"

    "Heh, just a stepmother, and you really think you''re the master of the Chi Family?"

    As soon as Chi Lu said this, the way people around them looked at Yu Fei changed; no wonder, that woman only seemed a few years older than Chi Lu, it turns out Old Chi went for beauty when he remarried!

 Chapter 173: Chapter 173 Is there a grassland on your head?

    "Lu Lu! Stop being foolish!"

    A frail man walked in, his face somber as he looked at Chi Lu and said, "This is a decision between two families. As a member of the Chi Family, you naturally have to consider the interests of the family!"

    This man was Chi Lu''s father, the current head of the Chi Family, Chi Liangshi.

    Looking at the familiar face before her, Chi Lu found it unimaginable that the father who once dearly loved her could actually do something like selling his own daughter!

    Chi Lu''s eyes slowly filled with sadness, she opened her mouth as if to argue, but in the end, she just softly called out, "Father."

    Ye Qingqing tugged Song Yun''s arm, signaling that it was time for her husband to step in.

    Song Yun sighed, Wife, if it wasn''t for you, I really couldn''t be bothered with these wealthy families'' affairs.

    Song Yun stepped forward and pushed Chi Lu towards Ye Qingqing.

    "Head of the Chi Family, isn''t it? I''m well aware of your family''s business scope. Selling your own daughter over some financial issues, doesn''t that seem a bit off?"

    A p in the face!

    These words stung Chi Liangshi''s face, and no matter how he tried to justify it, it was an undeniable fact.

    "Who do you think you are! Our Chi Family''s matters are none of an outsider''s business!"

    A sh of brutality appeared in the depths of Chi Liangshi''s eyes, but it was quickly concealed.

    The onlookers were all excited to witness the drama, after all, offending the Wu family and Chi Family in Magic Capital was no small matter.

    Some admired Song Yun for daring to speak up for justice, but that didn''t mean they were optimistic about his chances.

    After all, thebined power of the Wu family and Chi Family was so immense that none of those present could say they could withstand an attack from them.

    However, not everyone there shared this view.

    Currently, Wu Jianzhong was holding his swollen face, staring hatefully at Chi Liangshi not far away, Make a scene, make a scene! I''ll see how you die, you son of a bitch!

    Having offended a big shot like Song Yun, if your Wu family and Chi Family could still preserve your assets, I''ll take your family name!

    Damn it, I need to contact my subordinates now and start nning. With the Wu family and Chi Family''s downfall, I can also avenge the humiliation I''ve just suffered!

    "Young man, you seem quite remarkable. If you fancy our family''s Lu Lu, please give up that thought. After all, Lu Lu is to be the Wu family''s daughter-inw."

    Yu Fei stepped forward, subtly cing her hand on his shoulder, with her long fingernails unintentionally grazing Song Yun''s neck.

    This young man was really too handsome, and he radiated the aura of someone from a prominent family, which in her eyes made him an excellent bed partner!

    But with her husband present, she dared not go too far, only to privatelyfort this boy who had been hurt by loveter, and then...

    Song Yun brushed the hands aside with a swipe, frowning at the seductive woman before him. He certainly had no interest in bing brothers-inw with another man.

    "I''m a friend of Chi Lu, and I really do want to get involved in today''s matter."

    "What friend? You mean husband and wife, right!"

    Wu Qingbo was so angry he was hopping mad. This man had been there to pick up Chi Lu when she returned and even brought people to beat up his subordinates today. Wasn''t this clearly indicating he had something going on with this little vixen Chi Lu!

    Had he been cuckolded???

    The more Wu Qingbo thought about it, the more intense his rage burned. Damn it, he had been ying with women for so many years, yet he hadn''t expected to be fooled today!

    "I spit on you. If you can talk, then talk; if you can''t, then shut your mouth!"

    Seizing the opportunity to climb the high branch that was Song Yun, Wu Jianzhong, with a face as swollen as a pig''s head, spoke up.

    Chi Liangshi looked oddly at Wu Jianzhong, but thetter was intentionally avoiding his gaze. Something strange was going on!

    "Hmph, you are dead set on making a scene at the wedding, aren''t you!"

    Wu Qingbo''s father then stepped forward and narrowed his eyes, "Wu Jianzhong, if you leave now, I won''t hold you ountable; otherwise, my Wu family will definitely target your businesses with full force afterwards!"

    "My Chi Family will do the same!"

    At that moment, Wu Jianzhong was under tremendous pressure. He was gambling that Song Yun would stand up for him at this moment, betting that this incident would leave a good impression in Song Yun''s heart.

    "I''m right! You two old fools would sell out your children''s love for the sake of interests. I disdain to associate with you!"

    As these words were spoken, the entire scene erupted in uproar. No one expected Wu Jianzhong to have the guts to confront them openly. Had this wily old fox gotten his brain bashed in just now?

    "Very well! I had anticipated someone would cause trouble, but I never expected it to be you, Wu Jianzhong!"

    The head of the Wu family, Wu Ji, waved his hand, and more than ten security guards holding rubber clubs poured in through the door.

    "Get them out of here!"

    Following Wu Ji''s furiousmand, the security guards charged at Wu Jianzhong with their rubber clubs raised.

    The bystanders truly hadn''t foreseen the event escting to this level. After all, the party they were attending was an engagement party for the union of two first-ss families in the Magic Capital, not some street-side eatery!

    And yet there had been one fight after another!

    "Boss, it''s up to you to make a move now."

    Huang Baoding''s eyes turned cold. Today, he hade with Song Yun, just the two of them, with the other tworades waiting outside. He had tried to contact them through the walkie-talkie just now, but it seemed that they too had been held up.

    Fortunately, Huang Baoding knew about Song Yun''s formidablebat ability. Taking down these dozen or so men would still be easy for him.

    "Go!"

    Song Yun and Huang Baoding sprang into action. One, like a moving iron tower, broke into the crowd with reckless abandon, grabbing a security guard''s head with a single hand and mming him out. The other, with ghostlike agility, kept striking at the security guards'' vulnerable spots, leaving everyone he hit writhing on the ground.

    "Damn it! You''re well-practiced fighters! Let''s see just how tough you are!"

    Wu Ji''s expression grew dark as he began calling for his men outside.

    "All of you, stop right now!"

    Amanding middle-aged man strode in powerfully. Wu Ji and Chi Liangshi were thrown into panic when they saw the neer''s face.

    "Yue... Mr. Yue, what brings you here..."

    The neer was none other than Yue Ji, the top authority in the Magic Capital.

    "Wu Ji, you''ve got some nerve! How dare youmit violence in broad daylight! Is there now left!"

    When Yue Ji, a personage of high standing, emanated hismanding presence, Wu Ji shuddered with his legs trembling slightly.

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    "Stop, stop, stop! Everybody damn well stop!"

    He dared not provoke Yue Ji; if thetter pinned a significant charge on him, the Wu family could forget about continuing their life in the Magic Capital!

    Truth be told, whether they stopped fighting had be rather insignificant¡ªmost of the security guards were already lying on the ground, either knocked out or screaming in pain.

    Song Yun and Huang Baoding stood back to back, unscathed, their presence as awe-inspiring as War Gods descended from the heavens.

    "President Song, are you all right?"

    Yue Ji approached quickly with concern. Before leaving the Magic Capital, Secretary Cheng had entrusted Song Yun to him, not just once but repeatedly. If something truly happened to Song Yun today, it would not only shake the Magic Capital''s economy but also affect the old master Ouyang Shu''s opinion of him!

 Chapter 174: Chapter 174: How dare I offend such a ruthless person!

    "Who are you?"

    Song Yun gave the middle-aged man an odd look; although his demeanor had already revealed his extraordinary status, he was still a stranger after all.

    "I''m an old school friend of Secretary Cheng and currently the top leader in Magic Capital."

    Yue Ji looked at Song Yun''s lively appearance and couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

    Wu Ji and Chi Liangshi, watching Song Yun and Yue Ji bing progressively more familiar with each other, felt their hearts sink, and exchanging nces, they each saw a hint of fear in the other''s eyes.

    "Lord Yue, do you know this young man...?"

    Wu Ji stepped forward and cautiously inquired.

    Yue Ji turned his head and looked down at him with a cold gaze, asking, "Was it you who sent the thugs to attack President Song just now?"

    Fuck!!!

    Here ites!!!

    The big hat has finally been thrown onto his own head!

    Wu Ji''s legs trembled with fear as he spoke with a terrified expression, "No... I wouldn''t dare..."

    "Spill it. What exactly happened today? If there''s any concealment, it''s time to pull on your Wu family''s little pigtails!"

    Wu Ji, at this point, dared not tell a lie and recounted exactly what had just happened.

    "What era are we in now! Still sticking to the old ways of parental matchmaking!"

    Yue Ji pointed at Wu Ji with heartfelt disappointment and scolded, "As a top family of Magic Capital, instead of thinking about how to benefit society, you''re ying tricks in matters of children''s personal feelings¡ªI deeply despise you!"

    "Yes, yes, it''s my fault, my fault..."

    "President Song, we''ve more or less cleared things up. This was a family matter between the Wu and Chi families, and it was indeed inappropriate for you to intervene so rashly..."

    Upon hearing this, Wu Ji''s eyes lit up. Thank goodness! This was like being punished equally. Once Yue Ji left, he could find a way to deal with this young man.

    However, Yue Ji''s following words made Wu Ji''s spirits drop somewhat.

    "Let''s put today''s matter to rest. Both sides are pirs of the Magic Capital''s talent; don''t let a trifle like this damage your strength. What do you think, Wu Ji?"

    "Yes, yes, you''re right..."

    "What about you, Chi Liangshi?"

    "I... I ept the mediation..."

    Yue Ji''s words left the surrounding people in surprise; no one expected a big shot of Magic Capital to reprimand heads of two first-ss families for the sake of a young man. Just who was this young person?

    "Perhaps you''re not aware of President Song''s identity, and it is no wonder, since you, young man, don''t often appear in public, their ignorance isn''t surprising." Yue Ji said,ughing and pointing at Song Yun, "This gentleman is Song Yun, the richest man in Magic Capital. Now do you understand?"

    The richest man in Magic Capital???

    Fuck!!!

    Wu Ji suppressed his own little thoughts hard, Damn it, no wonder he''d thought this young chap seemed familiar, so outstanding. He turned out to be the richest man!!!

    Had it been Father Ye who came today, Wu Ji wouldn''t have been overly afraid.

    But Song Yun was different!

    He had recently taken on the Nangong Family head-on and even swallowed up all their businesses, without any reprisal, which alone proved that the power behind Song Yun was even more formidable than the Nangong Family!

    How could he dare to offend such a ruthless person!

    "President Song! I was blind and failed to recognize your greatness!"

    Wu Ji bowed deeply to Song Yun and said, "I hope you, being a great man, won''t bother with a minor figure like me!"

    Chi Liangshi clenched his fists tight, very excited!

    Fuck!

    Could it be that the richest man had taken a liking to his daughter?

    As for already being married, he considered it a trifle; after all, which big shot out there didn''t keep a few mistresses!

    If his own daughter could truly attach herself to the side of the wealthiest man, perhaps the Chi Family... could soar high just like the Ye family???

    Considering this, Chi Liangshi said to Wu Ji, "Family Head Wu, let''s set aside the marriage for now. After all, my youngest daughter and your son share no emotional foundation. Forcing a union would only invite trouble, don''t you think?"

    By now, Wu Ji had cursed Chi Liangshi a hundred times over in his heart.

    You inhuman creature!

    Do you think I don''t know what you''re thinking?

    You just want to use your daughter to climb up to Song Yun''s high branch!

    Now look what''s happened; you didn''t get the man, and the Wu family is getting dumped first!

    From now on, the Wu family will be aughingstock in high society in Magic Capital!

    But under the watchful eyes of Ouyang Rong and Yue Ji, Wu Ji could only swallow his bitterness like a mute eating coptis, and helplessly nod in agreement.

    "Uncle Yue, shall we find a ce to grab a bite?"

    In response to Song Yun''s enthusiastic invitation, Yue Ji waved his hand and said, "I came here today specifically to find you. Look who''s standing outside?"

    Song Yun looked in the direction Yue Ji was pointing and saw Secretary Cheng standing at the door, smiling and nodding.

    "Uncle Cheng! It''s quite the honor, but you should have let me know in advance!"

    Song Yun walked over to Secretary Cheng with a hint ofint.

    "I was brought along by the Ouyang Family Head at thest minute."

    Secretary Cheng''s words surprised Song Yun. Ouyang Rong was here too?

    He craned his neck to look outside, but didn''t see Ouyang Rong''s figure. Secretary Cheng patted Song Yun''s shoulder and said, "Let''s go, President Song, the Ouyang Family Head is already waiting for you at the restaurant."

    "Don''t call me that; it''ll make me the butt of jokes," pleaded Song Yun, hands pressed together.

    "Did youe to Magic Capital for something this time?"

    "It''s confidential."

    Fine, another matter that couldn''t be discussed openly. Song Yun was about to head over with Ye Qingqing, but seeing Chi Lu standing in ce, isted, he softened his heart and decided to take her along as well.

    Linjiang Restaurant, inside the most ordinary private room, sat a middle-aged man with an authoritative demeanor, waiting for something.

    Suddenly, someone knocked on the room''s door, and he rose to his feet with a smile, saying, "Come in."

    Secretary Cheng entered, followed by Yue Ji, Song Yun, Ye Qingqing, Chi Lu, and Huang Baoding, one after another.

    Ouyang Rong gestured for everyone to sit and said to Huang Baoding, "You''ve been doing well for yourself in Magic Capital, fattening up quite a bit by Song Yun''s side."

    "Family Head Ouyang, hello!"

    Huang Baoding stood behind Song Yun and saluted Ouyang Rong.

    "And this is?"

    Ouyang Rong''s gaze once again fell on Chi Lu, his look curious as he eyed Song Yun. You rascal... You didn''t follow in your father''s footsteps and start dallying with women, did you?

    "This is my close girlfriend. She came with me today to broaden her horizons," exined Ye Qingqing on behalf of Song Yun.

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    Chi Lu nodded slightly towards Ouyang Rong, her mind utterly shocked. Song Yun was so young, yet every day, he dealt with what sort of people!

    Not to mention the Magic Capital heavyweight Yue Ji, even this seemingly harmless middle-aged man in front of her seemed to be the head of the Ouyang Family from Forty-nine City!

    The Ouyang Family! A prominent n she often heard about even overseas. Song Yun showed not the slightest bit of sycophancy in front of such a person. What exactly was their rtionship...

    "Now that everyone''s here, let''s begin," said Ouyang Rong without any airs, summoning everyone to start eating like the friendly uncle next door.

    After three rounds of drinks, Song Yun curiously asked, "Uncle Ouyang, what brings you to Magic Capital this time?"

 Chapter 175: Chapter 175: The Old Mans Health is in Trouble!

    "Then I won''t mince words, among the industries of the Nangong Family you''re taking over, there''s a researchb that isn''t something you can control."

    Lowering his eyelids, Ouyang Rong said slowly, "Give it to the Ouyang Family, I willpensate you with funds worth five times the market value."

    "A researchb?"

    Song Yun frowned slightly and asked, "Can you borate on what exactly it mainly researches?"

    "Song Yun, knowing too much isn''t good for you."

    Ouyang Rong shook his head and said, "I''m not acquiring thisb for the Ouyang Family, but because some things inside must not leak out into society. Do you understand?"

    "Alright... let''s do as Uncle Ouyang says."

    Song Yun agreed helplessly.

    "There''s another matter, you need toe with me to Forty-nine City." Ouyang Rong''s face became serious as he spoke, "The old man''s health isn''t very good right now, even Qi Lao from Divine Doctor Hall is at his wit''s end."

    "Then why are we still eating, let''s go!"

    Throwing down his chopsticks, Song Yun joked. Of all the big shots he had met to date, Ouyang Shu was the highest in status. If anything were to happen to the old fellow, who would he turn to for help in the future!

    Ouyang Rong didn''t expect Song Yun''s reaction to be so strong. He looked at him with a reassured gaze, appreciating that the old man hadn''t favored the wrong person!

    Song Yun quickly arranged a flight route using Daxia Airlines and then, along with Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu, followed Ouyang Rong and his group to Forty-nine City.

    Upon arriving at the Forty-nine City airport, a row of men in ck at the pickup area surrounded Ouyang Rong and his entourage.

    Outside the airport, several Hongqi sedans were parked.

    Though these cars might not be considered luxury brands internationally, they were essential vehicles for the travels of the bigwigs.

    Just the bulletproof ss and nearly twenty-centimeter-thick steel tes alone were enough to handle the vast majority of emergency situations.

    They soon arrived at the Ouyang Family''s residence, where Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu went to rest in the room Secretary Cheng had arranged for them.

    Song Yun, on the other hand, followed Ouyang Rong alone into a study.

    Seeing Ouyang Shu again, Song Yun noticed that his back was more hunched than before, and he was concentrating on writing calligraphy.

    "Old Master, how''s your health?"

    Song Yun approached Ouyang Shu''s side and naturally took his wrist to take his pulse.

    "Youd, I haven''t even finished my writing yet!"

    Ouyang Shu red at Ouyang Rong with his beard blowing, scolding, "Did you say something to Xiao Song?"

    "Father, I..."

    "Get out!"

    "Alright then..."

    After diagnosing, Song Yun discovered that although the old master''s pulse was not as good as before, it was still several times stronger than that of any other person of the same age. How could there be any trouble!

    "Xiao Song, they say you''d rather see a Western doctor smiling than a Chinese medicine practitioner frowning. Is there something wrong with my health... "

    Looking up, Song Yun spoke earnestly, "Old Master, your current condition is even better than those undisciplined young people! So, rx, don''t worry too much."

    "I thought so! It''s all those doctors'' wild guesses. I know my own body better than anyone else!"

    Ouyang Shu said cheerfully, patting Song Yun''s hand, "Let''s have a good drink tonight, I''ll tell you..."

    "Hold on, hold on, even though there''s nothing wrong with you, you shouldn''t drink too much. One drink a week at most, or else it will be too much for you to handle over time!"

    "This..." Ouyang Shu, his face flushed and his pride hurt, shouted angrily, "I''ve worked hard my whole life, what''s wrong with wanting to have a drink!"

    "Sigh..." Song Yun looked at the old master helplessly, nning to prescribe some mild tonicster.

    "Lad, how about this, I''ll trade you this piece of calligraphy for a bottle of wine? I won''t take advantage of you; this piece, taken to auction, would fetch at least a million!"

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    Song Yun lowered his head to look at the calligraphy model, and with just one nce, he felt as if a fierce, militaristic energy was rushing towards him, as if he were facing thousands of troops!

    "What do you think, this calligraphy is impressive, isn''t it!"

    The old man proudly stroked his beard andughed.

    "It is far better than those calligraphers in the market!"

    Song Yun became increasingly fascinated with the characters, murmuring to himself, "The strokes are sharp, there is a beauty of ''arriving like thunder and subsiding in anger,'' truly a grandmaster''s work!"

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    "Heh, you..."

    Just as Ouyang Shu was about to joke around a bit, he suddenly felt dizzy and had to grab onto the table to avoid falling.

    "Old Master, are you alright!"

    Song Yun anxiously helped Ouyang Shu to a chair and squatted down to take his pulse again, but the pulse was still steady, as if nothing had happened to the old man!

    Strange!

    "Little Song, I''ll rest for a while. If someonees looking for me, please greet them on my behalf."

    Ouyang Shu leaned back in the chair and slowly closed his eyes.

    Song Yun sat on the ground, his fingers on the old man''s wrist, monitoring his pulse in real time, hoping to capture the fleeting pulse of an illness.

    But after several hours, the old man''s breath remained steady.

    "Grandpa, look at me..."

    A little girl giggled as she pushed the door open, holding a string in her hand, at the other end of which was tethered a beetle.

    "Big brother, when did you get here!"

    The arriving little girl was precisely Ouyang Shu, who saw her grandfather sleeping and carefully walked up to Song Yun.

    "Shu Shu, Grandpa Ouyang is not feeling well right now. Is it alright for you to go outside and y?"

    Song Yun said gently as he stroked the little girl''s head.

    But even this faint sound woke the old man. Ouyang Shu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with indulgence at the sight of his granddaughter.

    "Shu Shu, let Grandpa see what you''ve got there."

    "Grandpa, this bug is so strong!" Ouyang Shu proudly lifted the beetle as she spoke.

    "Wait!"

    Song Yun called out seriously, then stood up to stretch his somewhat numb legs, pacing while pondering that slight possibility!

    "Old Master, if your X-rays didn''t show any problems, I think there''s only one absurd possibility left now!"

    "Let''s hear it."

    Ouyang Shu showed interest given Song Yun''s serious expression. He had seen so much in his life, and if it weren''t for the need of the Ouyang Family to have him there, he would rather have gone to join his fallenrades sooner.

    "Gu!"

    "Gu???" The old man''s eyes shed with a hint of brightness as he asked, "Is it that thing that''s been passed down in the Southern Borders?"

    "Yes, we can verify it very soon!"

    Song Yun stepped outside and called Ouyang Rong in, instructing him to fetch the required herbs from the Divine Doctor Hall.

    In less than half an hour, everything Song Yun needed was prepared.

    He crushed the dozen or so herbs and ignited them in a small copper basin.

    "Old Master, breathe deeply, inhale all this smoke!"

    Ouyang Rong wanted to intervene, but seeing his father seriously following Song Yun''s instructions, he knew that problems must have arisen during his absence!

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 Chapter 176: Chapter 176: Bewitched!

    These herbs were highly potent; the smoke they produced when burned was extremely pungent.

    Ouyang Shu bent over the basin, his face directly above it, feeling very ufortable.

    "A-choo!"

    Apanied by Ouyang Shu''s sneeze, an extremely tiny insect was expelled, flying onto the table and struggling a few times before bing motionless.

    Song Yun was very curious when he saw this; he hadn''t expected that Gu techniques would have been passed down to modern times, let alone who had cast it!

    "Song Yun, what is this?"

    Ouyang Rong''s face was gloomy as he stared at the insect on the table, hardly daring to imagine that his father''s body contained such a thing!

    "A Gu insect."

    Song Yun picked up the insect and casually tossed it into the basin, where the mes surged up as if the insect contained a powerful energy.

    "Old master, move your body around a bit."

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, Ouyang Shu stood up and walked around several times, eximing with delight, "I felt so ufortable walking around the past few days, but now I feel much better!"

    "You''ve saved my life again!"

    Ouyang Shu said with a smile, "But how did you know I was infested with a Gu insect?"

    "I happened to encounter this case while studying with an old traditional medicine doctor. At first I didn''t think of it, until Shu Shu''s words reminded me."

    "Father, how should we handle this matter!"

    Ouyang Rong felt a raging fury in his chest; he swore he would tear the person who had nted the Gu to pieces!

    "Go investigate!"

    "Ding! Host detected in the study of the Ouyang family in Forty-nine City, would you like to check in?"

    The system''s ill-timed alert sounded, but how could Song Yun miss out on the cheat given by ''System Dad''? He decisively clicked the check-in button.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for checking in, you''ve been rewarded with a master-level calligraphy skill!"

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    Looking at the old master Ouyang Shu''s calligraphy on the table, he now saw it differently. If calligraphy were ranked, the old master would be at level 8, while calligraphy saints like Wang Xizhi could reach level 9. Having mastered all techniques from the grandmasters, he himself could reach level 10!

    "First, I''ll prepare a medicine for the old master to take. After a week, I guarantee he''ll be immune to all poisons."

    Song Yun picked up the old master''s writing brush and began writing on a nk sheet of paper.

    Ouyang Shu caught a glimpse of it and was immediately stunned.

    Song Yun''s calligraphy was too beautiful!

    He truly hadn''t expected that Song Yun, at such a young age, had surpassed his own research in calligraphy. Thinking back on how he had just been boasting in front of him, Ouyang Shu felt his face flush with embarrassment.

    This kid was truly a prodigy!

    "Song Yun, you''vee at just the right time for the Ouyang family''s banquet tonight. Join us."

    Ouyang Shu, holding the prescription written by Song Yunkai, was astounded and somewhat reluctant to part with it.

    "Is that appropriate?"

    "Appropriate! Whoever dares to gossip, I''ll throw him out." Ouyang Shu, reluctant to hand over the prescription, said to Ouyang Rong, "After you''ve prepared the medicine, bring this paper back to me!"

    Ouyang Rong looked at the paper oddly, and with just one nce, was deeply shocked by the words written by Song Yun.

    The overall handwriting flowed as smoothly as clouds and water, exquisitely capturing the free spirit within a few strokes.

    Song Yun was supposed to be a businessman, wasn''t he? How could he be good at everything!

    "Don''t even think about taking this paper!" Ouyang Shu warned his son, "If I find out it''s even slightly different, I''ll twist your head off."

    "Yes, yes, yes..."

    Ouyang Rong sighed. He really had been tempted just now, but unfortunately, the old man''s ability to read people was unnervingly acute, and any little thought he had was thoroughly picked apart.

    By evening, the family banquet was held in the front courtyard of the mansion.

    Song Yun, apanied by Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu, followed the old man to the event.

    The Ouyang family was thriving with a good seventy or eighty members, many of whom had long since lost track of Song Yun. Seeing a young man now so favored by the elder, they felt instantly soured.

    "Grandpa, I''m back."

    A robust young man, unhesitatingly bending forward, quickly walked up to Ouyang Shu, reaching out to support him.

    Ouyang Shu brushed off the young man, pointing at him with the frustration of iron not turning into steel as he berated, "As a soldier pledged to protect our country, you must follow military discipline. Today is not a day of rest, so what are you doing back here!"

    The young man shrank back, looking extremely embarrassed.

    Seeing the young man''s unsightly appearance only infuriated the old man more, who then pped the back of the young man''s head.

    "Stand up straight for me!"

    "Hehe... I''m just trembling under Grandpa''s mighty presence..."

    "You''re really trying to anger me to death!" Ouyang Shu pointed to Song Yun and said, "Look at Song Yun, only a year older than you and so mature. When will you reach his level?"

    "I..."

    The young man originally wanted to argue stiffly, but seeing his father Ouyang Rong''s warning nce, he eventually backed down.

    "Father, it''s gettingte, shall we start the banquet?"

    Ouyang Rong asked cautiously.

    "Let''s begin."

    Members of the Ouyang family took their seats ording to their status in the n, while Song Yun and hispanions were kept at the main table by the old man.

    The others, upon seeing Song Yun, were filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment. To dine at the same table as the old man was fortune made over several lifetimes!

    "Grandpa..."

    "Shut up!"

    The young man had lived under immense pressure since childhood, with a stern-faced father above him and an earnest and serious grandfather above that. Everyone said that as the Ouyang crown prince, he was well off, but who knew his suffering!

    "Little Song, I always feel that when I write, there''s plenty of form but no soul. Take the simplest ''human'' character for example..."

    The old man dipped his finger into some clear water and, with a swipe and a stroke on the table, wrote a character. It might look splendidly out of shape to others, but in Song Yun''s eyes, it was merely pretty.

    So, Song Yun imitated the old man, casually jotting down with water.

    Song Yun''s character, next to the old man''s, immediately showed a clear difference in quality, and though one couldn''t quite put a finger on what made Song Yun''s better, it just felt different!

    The old man excitedly pulled Song Yun aside to seek advice, leaving the young man across the table looking gloomy as he watched his grandfather chat happily with this outsider, while he himself, the actual grandson, was left out in the cold!

    "Brother, you look unfamiliar. What department are you in?"

    The young man, feeling indignant, approached with a ss of wine to toast.

    Ouyang Shu red at his grandson. He had been enjoying the conversation, and his grandson had no business intervening!

    "I''m not from the Forty-nine City, my family does a bit of business in Magic Capital."

    Upon hearing this, the young man looked down on Song Yun from the bottom of his heart. After all, the Forty-nine City was the center of power, a ce that emphasized authority. Magic Capital, in his opinion, was rife with the smell of copper; he didn''t like it!

    "Oh, so you''re here in Forty-nine City to curry favour?"

    Having seen too many outsiderse to Forty-nine City asking for favors, the young man lumped Song Yun into the same category.

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    "Ouyang Jie! If you can''t speak properly, then shut up!"

    Seeing the old man''s anger about to re, Ouyang Rong hurriedly scolded, "Can''t all this food stuff your mouth? If you''re full, go take care of your sister!"

    Ouyang Jie rolled his eyes, nning to hang out with his own sister, Ouyang Shu, but who knew that Ouyang Shu, with her quirky spirit, would cover her nose and shout, "Brother, you stink, stay away from me!"

    "..."

    There, it seemed the whole family had started to dislike him. Damn it, surely I could go to another table and drink!

    So Ouyang Jie sadly grabbed a bottle of liquor and plunged into the table with the younger generation of the Ouyang Family.

    "This kid has always been in the army; he''s not very sharp-witted."

    Laughing, Ouyang Rong said, "But all of you are around the same age and should have a lot of topics inmon. Later, when the banquet is over, let Xiaojie take you on a tour around Forty-nine City."

    Ouyang Shu snorted coldly, not because he had issues with his grandson, but because he couldn''t stand the rascal vibe from the other man!

    "Come on, let''s continue chatting..."

    In the family banquet thatsted over two hours, the elder Ouyang Shu was deeply impressed. He had initially thought that Song Yun was merely good at calligraphy, but to his surprise, his theoretical knowledge was also so solid. After an easy-to-understand exnation, Ouyang Shu felt he was now very close to grasping that threshold!

    When the banquet ended, Ouyang Shu murmured something to himself and headed toward the study, while Ouyang Rong waved to his son and said, "Take Song Yun and the others out for some fun, but don''te back toote!"

    Ouyang Jie had originally wanted to refuse, but thinking about how much his grandfather favored this kid, a surge of jealousy hit him, and he suddenly came up with numerous mischievous ideas as he nodded his head.

    "Alright, got it!"

    Ouyang Jie drove out a car with an ordinary license te and called out to Song Yun, "Get in the car!"

    Song Yun sat in the passenger seat, while Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu chatted in the back.

    After more than an hour, the car stopped at the entrance of a bar.

    Once out of the car, Song Yun noticed the bar was quite spacious from the outside, with some girls dressed in scanty clothes and sporting exquisite makeup standing at the entrance, constantly sizing up the men entering and exiting the bar.

    In the parking lot, the car Ouyang Jie drove seemed to be out of ce, as most of the surrounding vehicles were luxury brands like Porsche and Lamborghini; it was evident that the crowd here was quite affluent.

    "Let''s go, I''ll show you something enlightening."

    Ouyang Jie led the way in front.

    When they reached the entrance of the bar, they immediately attracted countless gazes.

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    The men, on the other hand, continually eyed Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu, surprised to see two such beautiful girls in the bar today!

    But when they saw Song Yun wrapping his arm around Ye Qingqing, their spirits immediately deted!

    Damn it, it''s hard enough to find someone I like, and she''s already with a man!

    But the other girl... hmm... she must be the girlfriend of that tall, dumb guy in front, right? Better not... I can''t beat him...

    Some gave up, yet some daring ones still harbored ulterior motives.

    After all, how many couples whoe to bars these days genuinely like each other? Maybe that beauty has a ton of secrets in her phone yet to be discovered!

    "Vroom vroom vroom!"

    Just when Song Yun and the others were lining up to get their tickets checked, a sports car lit up in the parking lot, roaring thunderously without anyone controlling it.

    "Ah! Is that thetest self-driving Ferrari? I heard it just hit the market!"

    "30 million! That''s the young master''s new car!"

    "My gosh, I thought that car was an old model before! Now it seems I''m the ignorant one!"

    Some girls screamed as they searched for the owner of the sports car.

    Just as everyone''s expectations peaked, a young man unted his designer watch and pressed the car key in his hand, instantly turning off the sports car''s engine.

    A group of girls rushed over when they saw it.

    The young man wasn''t interested in these women and dismissed them with a few words.

    His main aim had been on Ye Qingqing all along.

    He walked towards Ye Qingqing, about to speak, but then he looked down at the watch Song Yun was wearing and paused in surprise.

    "Hello, may I take a closer look at your watch?"

    His eyes held a teasing light. This kid''s watch wasn''t ordinary¡ª it was the only one in the world, a special gift from the brand''s headquarters to the richest man in Magic Capital. This kid is really putting on a show without even finding a different designer watch to copy. Lucky for me, I recognize it. Soon, I''ll make you theughingstock!

    Song Yun heard him but had no intention of acknowledging this pampered youngster.

    Yet, the young man continued to stand there, withholding a chuckle in his gaze.

    "Brother, the watch you''re wearing... it''s a Vacheron Constantin No. 152, isn''t it? Its price is quite formidable. It''s custom-made by the headquarters, must have cost at least 60 million!"

    After saying this, the young man looked at Song Yun with a grin, seeing that he remained expressionless, which somewhat annoyed him. Are you really buying into your own act? Let''s see how I expose you now!

    "However, this watch was a gift from the Vacheron Constantin headquarters to the richest man in Magic Capital... So how did it end up on your wrist?"

    The surrounding girls, initially excited at the mention of 60 million, lost interest after hearing this. It was a joke¡ª with his in clothes, this guy couldn''t possibly be connected to the richest man in Magic Capital!

    Not sure whether tough or cry at him, wearing a fake watch without even picking a different model. Now there you go, humiliated on the spot. So embarrassing!

    "Beauty, your boyfriend seems to have a penchant for vanity," the young man said with a chuckle. He wanted to nt the idea in Ye Qingqing''s mind that she had been duped and, in a fit of shame and anger, break up with Song Yun, then he, a real second-generation rich kid, would swoop in...

    But who knew Ye Qingqing would only nce at him with a look of disgust and say, "Your way of stepping on people is really low-ss and makes people feel disgusted!"

    "???"

    The young man never expected Ye Qingqing to respond like that.

    What''s wrong with women these days? They''d rather be with a handsome pauper than get close to a real second-generation rich kid!

    The young man sneered as he lifted the car key, shook it, and spoke, "Sigh, I''m not like some people, who wear a fake watch to deceive women''s feelings!"

    "My car may not be expensive, but it still cost over 30 million. I believe, as a man, the first quality you should have is authenticity, haha, no need to say too much. Some people just love to show off and we can''t stop them. Ladies, follow big brother inside for some spending! I''ll cover tonight''s drinks!"

    Upon hearing the young man''s words, the surrounding girls screamed in unison.

    So manly! Surely a man willing to spend money on women has that irresistible charm~!

    Ouyang Jie watched this spectacle with glee in his heart. Although he was unaware of Song Yun''s real identity, being connected with the Ouyang family indicated aplex background. Such a person would never wear a fake watch, and perhaps Song Yun had some connection with the wealthiest man in Magic Capital.

    But he still didn''t step forward to speak up for Song Yun; on the contrary, he quite enjoyed watching Song Yun being ridiculed!

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    After entering the bar, Ouyang Jie ordered a pile of drinks but didn''t n on apanying Song Yun and the others.

    "You guys have fun, I''m going to chat with some friends."

    Ouyang Jie said, picking up a bottle of brandy and walking toward a booth not far away.

    On the other side, the young man who had mocked Song Yun at the entrance was hugging a group of beauties, yet his eyes kept wandering over to Song Yun''s side.

    Just as he was pondering how to snatch Ye Qingqing from Song Yun''s side, someone pped him on the back of his head.

    "Damn it, who?!"

    The young man whirled around aggressively, only to extinguish all his anger upon recognizing a man of simr age.

    "He Zuo... it''s you..."

    "You''ve got some nerve, Pharmacist Ma,ing to y at the bar without giving me a call. Are you having a good time with your arms around thesedies?"

    He Zuo teased the frustrated Pharmacist Ma.

    The other women at the table became somewhat intimidated after seeing He Zuo, carefully shifting away from Ma''s side.

    "No, no, I won''t be able to stay long today, I have to go home..."

    Pharmacist Ma said with a sycophantic tone.

    Regarding He Zuo, he didn''t dare show the slightest displeasure. Who didn''t know that in Forty-nine City, the He Family was among the top five conglomerates, theirpany massively wealthy beyond description.

    He was just an average rich second-generation, facing someone of higher status and wealthier than himself, he had no choice but to serve up smiles.

    "I saw you staring at something just now. Is there a woman who''s caught your eye?"

    "No, no, I was just daydreaming about something..."

    Pharmacist Ma didn''t dare let He Zuo set his eyes on Ye Qingqing, for any woman in Forty-nine City caught by He Zuo never fared well. After he was done with them, no man dared to follow suit, not because He Zuo was domineering and wouldn''t allow it, but He Zuo had some unknown quirks, and those women all...

    "Pharmacist Ma has learned to lie in front of me now?"

    He Zuo sat beside Pharmacist Ma with a smile, wrapping an arm around his shoulder and pouring a bottle of alcohol over Ma''s head from the table.

    "If you want to try out the taste of ruin and despair, continue lying to me. I''m quite gullible, after all. Want to give it a shot?"

    Pharmacist Ma was so frightened he shivered, his face turning pale as he spilled everything that had happened.

    Only then did He Zuo''s expression rx, humorously pounding Pharmacist Ma''s chest and saying, "You''re such a coward; you can''t even take a scare. I''ve got to see which woman has bewitched our dear Pharmacist Ma to the point where he''s looking at the next dish while still eating from his bowl."

    Upon hearing this, Pharmacist Ma knew that Ye Qingqing and he were fated to be apart, for even the prettiest woman, once through with He Zuo, would look too pitiful...

    "You continue ying, I''ll go check out this beauty you talked about."

    He Zuo stood up and headed toward Song Yun''s table, and when he saw the faces of Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu, his mind was struck by a sound of thunder, going nk.

    These two little girls were too good-looking!

    One like a ripe apple, just asking to be bitten.

    The other quiet and demure like ady of quality, so frail it made one want to bully her and see what she''d look like crying...

    No wonder that bastard Pharmacist Ma, even surrounded by a bunch of women, still hadrcenous thoughts. If it were him, he definitely couldn''t have resisted!

    Today really was his lucky day!

    Rubbing his hands and licking his lips, he thought about how he would take the two women today.

    And Song Yun, who had been silently drinking at the table, looked up just in time to catch He Zuo''s lecherous expression.

    He frowned as he stood up, blocking the other party''s line of sight.

    He Zuo looked displeased at Song Yun. "Are you the boyfriend of one of these two beauties?

    God damn, are women blind nowadays? Can handsomeness be eaten as food?

    "Have you had your look?"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s indifferent tone, He Zuo snorted coldly and turned to leave.

    He returned to the side of Pharmacist Ma and shouted to the bartender, "Send a ''Close Ambiguity'' set to Table 8, and say I''d like to make friends with those two beauties."

    The bartender, excited after swiping the card, left. ''Close Ambiguity'' was the most expensive set in the bar, costing a total of 660,000!

    Just with today''s deal alone, he could earn amission of 5,000. Ah, why can''t more rich second generationse by!

    Soon, the bartender, apanied by a group of staff, brought the drinks to Song Yun''s table.

    "Sorry, I don''t think I ordered these."

    Song Yun asked with some confusion.

    "Don''t worry, these drinks are a gift from Young Master He to the twodies."

    The bartender finished speaking and pointed at He Zuo, who was looking over from a distance.

    He sighed inwardly as he looked at Song Yun. "You''re out of luck, kid, He Zuo has taken a liking to your girlfriend. Who doesn''t know what kind of person He Zuo is? It seems impossible for your girlfriend to leave here untouched!"

    "Take it back. We don''t need it."

    "What???"

    The bartender, in disbelief, cleared his ears. "Have you not heard of the He Family''s Young Master in Forty-nine City? How dare you refuse him face in front of everyone!"

    "What ''what''? I said we don''t need it. Don''t you understand?"

    The air around Song Yun suddenly intensified, causing the bartender to retreat several steps. It seemed that this guy was no pushover, and as the lowest level employee, he felt quite ufortable being stuck in the middle.

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    "Are you really not considering it? After all..."

    "Don''t make me say it a third time!"

    "Okay¡­ okay¡­"

    The bartender returned to He Zuo with the other staff, still holding the drinks.

    "Sorry, Young Master He... the other party refused..."

    He Zuo narrowed his eyes as the corners of his mouth slowly curled into a smile. He stood up and walked towards Song Yun. "Brother, being so overbearing in Forty-nine City isn''t good, is it?"

    He Zuo didn''t take Song Yun seriously. In Forty-nine City, those he couldn''t afford to provoke were few and deeply etched in his mind. Yet here was Song Yun, a stranger, acting so arrogantly. Did he want to ept a brutal lesson from society?

    "Who are you to dictate what I do?"

    "Heh..."

    Hearing this, He Zuoughed. Any greenhorn facing this situation would surely feel greatly inferior and anxious, making themselves seem tougher. The angrier and more aloof Song Yun appeared, the more He Zuo was convinced the guy was ipetent.

    "All these drinks add up to a total of 660,000. Even if your machismo wants to reject them all, would the two beauties by your side agree?"

    After speaking, He Zuo bowed to Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu in his most gentlemanly manner.

    What he didn''t know was that his posture and pretense were utterly disgusting in Ye Qingqing''s eyes.

    "Kid, if I can spend 660,000 on drinks, I can spend even more money on worse things. Let me give you a piece of advice, quit while you''re ahead. In Forty-nine City, no woman I fancy has ever been able to leave my grasp, of course, I won''t let you lose out either. Here''s a check for a million, scram now, how about that?"

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    Having heard this, Song Yun stood up and looked down at He Zuo, who was shorter than him.

    He Zuo sneered and took a check out of his pocket, believing firmly that there was nothing money couldn''t fix in this world; if there was, it simply meant not enough money had been offered.

    To a young man like Song Yun, who had probably been out in society for only a few years, one million would be enough to make him grateful and indebted. As for a girlfriend, what girlfriend? Women could be reced, but once money was gone, it was gone.

    "Here you..."

    Before He Zuo could finish his sentence, his face was violently pped.

    Song Yun hadn''t held back at all this time, and his voice instantly overpowered the music ying in the bar, drawing countless gazes to their area.

    He Zuo sat weakly on the ground, his mouth opening as a tooth loosened and fell out.

    He was stunned. Damn, in the Forty-nine City, someone dared toy hands on him?

    The surrounding spectators were also stunned. Damn, He Family''s young master got hit? And the injury seemed severe?

    Could it be that this kid wanted to experience what it was like to be on the verge of death?

    The onlookers weren''t optimistic about Song Yun, after all, he was an unfamiliar face; how important could he be?

    Song Yun took the wet wipe Ye Qingqing handed him, wiped his hands, and then crouched down, cing the wet wipe on He Zuo''s head as he said, "I''m not one for long talks. If you open your mouth again, I''ll break off all your teeth, believe it or not?"

    Joking? He was nothing more than a spoiled rich kid. Even without the backing of the Ouyang Family, Song Yun wouldn''t be merciful to someone like him.

    "Beat him up! If he dies, it''s on me!"

    Fury raged in He Zuo''s eyes. It was no longer about vying for a woman, but about his own dignity!

    No one in Forty-nine City had ever dared treat him this way!

    Making threats had always been a privilege of the He Family''s young master, and now to be threatened himself was an intolerable humiliation for someone ustomed to walking sideways through life!

    He Zuo''sckeys were not few in number; some were there to hang out with him, others were of lower status and had received favors from him.

    Soon, more than ten men of various builds surrounded Song Yun''s table.

    "You bastard, daring to touch my Brother He! You must be tired of living!"

    "Don''t waste words on this kid. Go for it!"

    "Damn it, He Shao, just sit back and watch how your brothers get your face back!"

    Each of these men was trying to talk tougher and louder than the others; all of them wanted to be remembered by He Zuo in this moment, hoping to gain future benefits.

    Song Yun, annoyed by the jabbering crowd, stood up and charged into the throng.

    These men were, frankly, hollowed out by indulgences in wine and women; they had no real strength. One by one, they couldn''t withstand Song Yun, a tiger descending the mountain.

    Soon, theckeysy motionless on the ground.

    So humiliating!

    Damn it, not only had he been hit, but his men had aplished nothing!

    How was he to maintain his face in Forty-nine City?

    He Zuo red at Song Yun with a fierce look, shouting, "Don''t get cocky, kid! Just wait until I call my people over!"

    Song Yun slowly walked towards him, then picked up He Zuo as if he were lifting a small chicken.

    "You talk too much, and you''ll lose one more tooth for each word. I keep my word!"

    "Aiyo!"

    He Zuo covered his mouth. Many of his teeth had loosened, and seeing that Song Yun seemed ready to punch again, He Zuo quickly said, "Do you know who I am? I am the heir of the He Family in the Forty-nine City! If you touch me today, you can forget about hanging around here!"

    "He Family? Never heard of it."

    Another punchnded and two of He Zuo''s front teeth, unable to withstand the force, loosened and fell out.

    ```

    "Our He Family''s corporation ranks fourth in Forty-nine City! You''re screwed! Kid, you''re done for! I''ll definitely have someone kill you!"

    "So what? Right now, you''re still in my hands."

    Heard this, He Zuo cowered. Since ancient times, those with nothing to lose have not feared those with everything to lose. He had a future filled with hope and countless beauties waiting for him to hit on them. If this kid in front of him really lost his temper and crippled him, then no matter how he sought revenge afterward, it would be of no use!

    Therefore, even yielding is a philosophy.

    He Zuo nned to first secure Song Yun, then find someone to take care of him after breaking free of his grasp, and when that time came, he would definitely take ruthless revenge on the two beauties by Song Yun''s side!

    "I was wrong... Please have mercy, great man..."

    "Where did you go wrong..."

    "I...."

    He Zuo was at a loss for words. Yeah, where did he go wrong? Was it wrong to want to pick up a girl? Was that really a mistake???

    "You have three seconds, or this p willnd on your face."

    "I... I''m wrong in every way. I give up... Please, great man, spare me!"

    "Is that it? You''re not sincere at all."

    Song Yun raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Do you already bitterly hate me deep down and n to find someone to kill me when you get back?"

    "How dare I..." He Zuo said sheepishly.

    "p!"

    Another backhand p, and after delivering it, Song Yun casually tossed He Zuo onto the ground.

    Ma, the apothecary, who had been observing from a distance, hurriedly stepped forward to drag He Zuo away, fearing how insane this person was!

    Even after He Zuo had announced his family name, he did not hold back. Could it be that he wasn''t afraid of the He Family''s retaliation?

    My god, he was lucky not to have provoked this lethal man earlier, or else his frail body would have probably been yed to death....

    Wait a second...

    The watch this kid was wearing...

    Could it really be from Magic Capital''s wealthiest?

    The more Ma, the apothecary, thought, the more certain he became. After all, an ordinary person couldn''t be this bold. Only those with strong support could act without any fear.

    Perhaps Magic Capital''s wealthiest was the backing for this kid???

    "Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

    Ma, the apothecary, felt a pang of unease. If this person could really call upon Magic Capital''s wealthiest to face off against the He Family, then he wouldn''t need to be afraid...

    "What are you muttering about, kid!"

    A weakened He Zuo clutched at Ma, the apothecary''s cor, and roared with all his might, "Call my family, tell them I''m about to be beaten to death!"

    Ma, the apothecary, quickly nodded his head and reported the incident to He Zuo''s father.

    He Zuo''s father, after hearing the whole story, felt a bit uncertain.

    He knew the background of the bar where his son was located wasn''t small, but stepping forward at this point would indicate a problem!

    Moreover, since his son had already announced his family name, and the other party still dared to be so arrogant, there were only two possibilities.

    One, the other party had a fearsome background. Two, the other party had a low status and couldn''t even touch the threshold of the upper echelons, therefore acting without any reservations.

    Which could it be...

    Forget it, it''s better to call his most powerful ally to go together for a more secure approach. If the other side is just an ordinary person, they could handle him with ease, but if the other party is indeed powerful, perhaps the situation can be resolved with the persuasion of both himself and his ally.

    "Hello, President Deng, I''m sorry to bother you sote, but it''s like this: my son was beaten up at a bar, and I can''t figure out the perpetrator''s background. Would you have time toe with me?" Read thetest chapters at m-vl-em,pyr

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 Chapter 180 Are You Out of Your Mind?

    "I''m really sorry, old He, I''m inspecting a project out of town and can''t get back for the time being. How about this, I''ll have my daughter Deng Qi apany you instead."

    "Alright, alright! I''ll send someone to pick up Miss Deng immediately!"

    He''s father was unexpectedly delighted, after all, in Forty-nine City, who didn''t know that Deng Qi was the apple of the Deng Family''s eye, deeply cherished by the old master of the Deng Family, and if there really was a problem, Deng Qi could be more useful than her father!

    After hanging up the phone, He''s father thought for a moment and beckoned the driver to personally head to the Deng Family.

    Just arriving at the doorstep of the Deng Family, he saw Deng Qi with a gloomy face.

    "Miss Deng, I''m really ashamed to disturb your rest sote at night."

    Deng Qi looked at He''s father with a cold voice and said, "Uncle He, you should also discipline He Zuo. What if it had been someone ordinary today, it might have been fine, but what if it were a VIP? Wouldn''t our Deng Family also be dragged into the mess!"

    "This..."

    He''s father was being lectured for the first time by someone younger than himself, but given the strength behind her, which was much greater than his own, and now that he was asking for a favor, he resigned himself to being put down a notch...

    "Let''s go, I want to finish early so I can get some sleep!"

    "We''ll head out immediately..."

    Inside the bar, He Zuo was graduallying to his senses.

    He was unsteady on his feet and supported by Ma Yaoshi, looking at Song Yun as if he were looking at a dead man.

    "I don''t know whether to say you''re brave or just in stupid! But this is good, when my reinforcements arrive, it will be your downfall!"

    He Zuo really hadn''t expected Song Yun to stick around after hitting someone, just idly chatting with two beauties, this kid couldn''t really be simple-minded, could he!

    If that were truly the case, there would be plenty to cry about, and tomorrow''s joke of Forty-nine City would certainly be: He Family''s eldest son brutally attacked by a fool, even lost a few teeth...

    Just thinking about it, He Zuo''s initially somewhat excited mood instantly soured.

    About ten minutes or so passed, and the crowd around them grewrger andrger.

    "Excuse me, please let me through."

    Hearing this voice, He Zuo excitedly shouted, "Dad, I''m here! I''m over here!"

    He''s father, with a somber face, squeezed through the crowd to enter, curious to see which bastard dared to beat up his son!

    Now he had the Miss of the Deng Family by his side, and as long as they did not provoke those top-tier families, everyone else was insignificant.

    Arriving next to He Zuo, He''s father quickly checked his son''s injuries, and thankfully, it seemed to be only superficial wounds. But when He Zuo opened his mouth, He''s father was enraged, damn it, who was the bastard who was so ruthless!

    "Whoever started the fight, stand out now! I want to see what backing you have!"

    He''s father, as the founder of the conglomerate, had a strong presence, and his shout made many young people around him feel overwhelmed.

    "Heh, have you been looking for trouble, chasing girls all day, and now you''ve bumped into someone tough?"

    Deng Qi slowly stepped forward, pulling He Zuo''s mouth open with a smile and said, "This should teach you a lesson, so you won''t provoke someone important someday, and die without knowing how you died!"

    "Sis... I really realize my mistake..."

    In the presence of Deng Qi, He Zuo didn''t dare harbor any irreverent thoughts, simply because Deng Qi, as the most cherished little princess of the Deng Family, ensured a miserable end for any man who dared to take notice of her.

    "Holy moly... now there''s a spectacle to watch..."

    Ma Yaoshi, from outside the crowd, licked his somewhat chapped lips. Knowing that the wealthy also had their own hierarchy, and if it could be divided into ten levels, he would be at most a level four, He Zuo at level seven, while Deng Qi was at level nine!

    She could be considered among the top echelons of Forty-nine City!

    "Ma Junior, is that woman''s status really formidable?"

    "It looks like even He''s eldest son doesn''t dare to act rashly in front of her, even calling her ''sister''!"

    A few girls whispering around Pharmacist Ma looked at Deng Qi with eyes full of envy.

    This is what a realdy''s life is like!

    Unlike them, who could only leave the word "big" out.

    Pharmacist Ma clenched her fists and calmed her emotions before saying, "That sister''s name is Deng Qi, the little princess of the Deng Family, a top-tier household in Forty-nine City. Within the circles of the second generation wealthy in Forty-nine City, Sister Deng is the most elite among the girls! Not to mention He Zuo, even his father, He Zhengshan, would definitely give way to Sister Deng!"

    .....

    On the other side, He Zuo was examined by Deng Qi as if he were livestock.

    "It''s nothing serious. Just nt a few teeth and it won''t dy eating."

    Upon hearing Deng Qi''s words, He Zuo was on the verge of tears, "Sister, how about dealing with the person who hit me first?"

    "Hehe, where is the perpetrator? I really want to see who has such guts!"

    Deng Qi followed the direction He Zuo was pointing and when she saw Song Yun and Ye Qingqing, her body stiffened as if struck by lightning.

    She felt numb all over!

    This little bastard had offended Song Yun!

    Without a doubt, He Zuo must have approached Ye Qingqing because of her looks, and ended up being taken care of by Song Yun...

    Not to mention Song Yun''s current status as the wealthiest in the Magic Capital, just thest time the big-wigs warned my father not to investigate Song Yun is enough to say that Song Yun''s background is absolutely extraordinary!

    Now great, this idiot was not only courting death for himself, but he also dragged the Deng Family down!!!

    If she could, Deng Qi would want to pull out all of He Zuo''s teeth!

    "Oh? Isn''t this Miss Deng? What, you want to be the backer for this licentious man?"

    Ye Qingqing had also seen Deng Qi by now, and couldn''t help but mock her with a cold sneer.

    Holding a bottle of wine in his hand, Song Yun watched the scene unfolding before him, his expression unchanged. Deng Qi had never left a good impression in his heart from the start. If she intervened today, he wouldn''t hesitate to show her no mercy.

    "What are youughing at, woman! Just wait until my Sister Deng deals with your little boy, and I''ll see how I handle you!"

    He Zuo jumped out and shouted.

    With Deng Qi by his side, He Zuo felt no pain in his teeth or back, and his confidence was greater than anyone else''s!

    Deng Qi turned her stiff neck in disbelief and nced at He Zuo. Didn''t he hear what she said? Could anyone who mocks me not have some status of their own?

    Does this kid have no brain?

    "Sister Deng, that woman is really pretty. Even if I get beaten for it, exchanging for a fleeting romantic encounter isn''t a loss, right?"

    "p!"

    Deng Qi pped He Zuo across the face.

    He Zuo was stunned by the p. What was happening? Why was he getting hit again? How many times had he been pped today?

    Fuck!!!

    Why was his own backer hitting him? Is there no sense left in this world!!!

    He Zhengshan narrowed his eyes, scenting a crisis. This was no simple matter!

    "Miss Deng, what are you..."

    Before He Zhengshan could finish his question, he was rudely interrupted by Deng Qi.

    "He Zhengshan, look at the fine son you''ve raised! Do you know who he has offended? Mr. Song, the richest man in the Magic Capital! Even my father would have to respectfully call him President Song if he were here today. And who are you, daring to aspire for something out of your league!"

 Chapter 181 The Little Tycoon Dares to Misbehave?

    Deng Qi, having returned to Forty-nine City, could not stop thinking about Song Yun. She quietly used her connections to investigate Song Yun''s background for a long time, but the only conclusion she came to was this: Do not continue probing, for the only thing ahead is a dead end!

    Thus, Deng Qi was forced to hide her tender feelings for Song Yun. Yet, she never imagined that their next meeting would be in such a ce!

    "The... the wealthiest man in Magic Capital, Mr. Song!!!"

    The crowd also eximed in shock; nobody had expected such an ordinarily dressed man to possess such a noble identity!

    The He family father and son both had ashened faces as they stared nkly at Song Yun.

    "Good day, Mr. Song, my family... my Deng Family will not meddle in today''s affair..."

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    Deng Qi bowed deeply to Song Yun, her voiceden with fear.

    Today, Deng Qi, known for her tyrannical behavior in Forty-nine City, was actually cowering, her demeanor so humble, one might wonder how powerful the background of the wealthiest man in Magic Capital really was!

    Besides the onlookers who were amazed to witness such a grand farce that day, the pharmacist Ma, standing outside the crowd, was shivering all over in fear.

    Was he out of his mind?

    He actually dared to hit on the wealthiest man in Magic Capital''s girl just a moment ago!

    Moreover, he had heard that Song Yun''s wife was the prized daughter of the former richest tycoon, the Ye family. His meager strength would certainly not withstand the other party''s suppression!!!

    What to do??? Should he act as if he knew nothing and run away as quickly as possible, or should he bow his head and admit his mistake???

    After contemting for a long time, the pharmacist Ma decided that someone as important as Song Yun probably wouldn''t mind his foolishness from before...

    He stealthily slipped out of the crowd and hurriedly drove home.

    Too terrifying, he would never go to a bar again!

    He Zhengshan was now feeling extremely parched and dry. Even Deng Qi, the Deng family''s little princess, was begging for mercy. What use was all his money then?

    No matter how much money he had, could it be more than the wealthiest man in Magic Capital?

    Besides, Deng Qi''s fear of Song Yun must certainly be due to the frightening background behind him. He was likely doomed...

    But He Zuo didn''t think so. He had thought that Song Yun was some noble''s son, but now it seemed that he was just the wealthiest man in Magic Capital. No matter how powerful he was, could he possibly overturn Forty-nine City?

    What a joke. The He Family had been deeply rooted in Forty-nine City for decades. If any random person could crush them, the He Family would have no reason to exist.

    Licking his gums, He Zuo spat blood at the feet of Song Yun and said bitterly, "If this were your turf, maybe I''d be scared, but where is this? Forty-nine City! You, an outsider, have no right to be presumptuous here! So what if you''re the wealthiest man in Magic Capital? Don''t believe me? I''ll find a few guys to make sure you can''t leave Forty-nine City!"

    Upon hearing this, He Zhengshan knelt on the ground out of fear, cursing his fate for raising such an unfilial son! At this critical moment, instead of begging for mercy, he dared to provoke. It was all his damned mother''s fault for spoiling He Zuo to this state!

    "Hehe, seems like everyone is quite hot-tempered," came a voice from the crowd, and the speaker was none other than Ouyang Jie, who had been enjoying the show.

    Initially, he wanted Song Yun to suffer a bit, but as things progressed, he became more and more fearful.

    Although Song Yun''s status as the wealthiest man in Magic Capital wasn''t of the highest level in the Ouyang Family, it was undeniable that the kid had a good rtionship with his grandfather! There were definitely some secrets unknown to others, and if his capriciousness caused the rtionship to deteriorate, his grandfather would surely string him up from the rafters and whip him!

    "You, the He family, are quite bold, daring tomit violence in front of so many people, impressive," Ouyang Jie said with a p as he walked up to He Zhengshan and smiled, "Mr. He, long time no see. I really admire the way you raise your son, truly impressive."

    Upon seeing Ouyang Jie''s face, He Zhengshan broke out into a sweat. What was going on, how could such a trivial matter have rmed the heir of the Ouyang Family???

    Damn it, why is my luck so terrible today!!!

    "You little shit, you''re always groveling like a grandson, but you''re tough now?"

    Ouyang Jie patted He Zuo''s shoulder with a smile, yet there wasn''t a trace of amusement in his eyes.

    "I..."

    "Shut up!"

    Ouyang Jie shouted angrily, scaring He Zuo to the point where he sat down on his butt, secreting a pungent, unidentified liquid.

    "Clear the area, let''s have a good chat."

    Ouyang Jie gave an order to the security staff. Everyone in the venue knew of Ouyang Jie''s identity, so they began to wield their batons, driving away the onlookers.

    "Wait, these people lying on the ground are also culprits."

    The men who had been injured by Song Yun only wanted to show their faces in front of He Zuo, proving they had fought for him. It made it easier for them to ask for favors when calling in connections in the future. When they were knocked to the ground, they started to y dead.

    Nobody expected that at this point, Song Yun would call them out.

    As a result, the underlings who had seemed to faint rose rapidly from the ground.

    "Boss, we''re not with He Zuo, we... we were led astray by him!"

    "Yes, yes, yes! We aren''t close to this guy at all, please spare our lives with your magnanimity!"

    "He Zuo, you scoundrel, I actually thought you had decent character, but I didn''t expect you to dare covet President Song''s wife. I was really wrong about you!"

    He Zuo almost spat out blood from rage¡ªhe was being backstabbed by his own brothers at a time like this, how bad could his poprity be!

    "All right, you can avoid the death penalty, but not the punishment. Go squat in the corner, I''ll deal with you after I take care of He Zuo."

    "Yes, yes, yes... Take your time with this thug, no rush..."

    A dozen people huddled their heads and squatted in the corner, cautiously using their peripheral vision to watch Song Yun.

    "Brother Ouyang... you know President Song?"

    Ouyang Jie''s appearance left Deng Qi deeply shocked. She thought that Ouyang Jie wasn''t the kind to meddle in others'' affairs; him stepping forward today must have a reason.

    "Heh, he''s a distinguished guest of our Ouyang Family, how could I not know him."

    As soon as these words came out, Deng Qi took two steps back. Even the Ouyang Family connection had been established by Song Yun. Did this mean that Song Yun really was the illegitimate son of some big shot???

    "My grandfather said he wanted me to oversee Song Yun''s affairs in Forty-nine City these days. I just went to have a few drinks with the bar owner, and this big mess happened. It''s really tough for me!"

    Ouyang Jie spoke casually, but to the ears of the He father and son, it sounded like thunderbolt in broad daylight. Wasn''t Ouyang Jie''s grandfather that legendary big shot, Elder Ouyang Shu???

    Fuck!!!

    It turns out Song Yun has such a profound background!!!

    The middle-aged He Zhengshan couldn''t take it anymore, and with a roll of his eyes, he fainted.

    Deng Qi''s eyes were full of conflict. Although she had long known that Song Yun was no ordinary person, after hearing Ouyang Jie''s words today, she truly realized the gap between herself and Song Yun. No wonder he showed no interest in her...

    "President Song, it was our fault that the Deng Family got involved today. I am willing to take the me on behalf of the Deng Family and atone for our actions. Let us deal with the He Family; I will surely give you a satisfactory answer. How about that?"

 Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Im Going to Give It 50% of My Power Now!

    Song Yun considered for a moment and agreed, after all, Forty-nine City''s power structure was intricate andplex, and it was somewhat embarrassing to have kept bothering the Ouyang Family with these tedious matters.

    Deng Qi swiftly contacted the Deng Family people to take the He father and son away.

    Song Yun approached the group of people huddled in the corner and said indifferently, "Do you wish to avert disaster by parting with wealth, or..."

    Before Song Yun could finish, the dozen or so people immediately yelled out, "Avert disaster! Whatever you say goes, Your Excellency! We''ll pay however much you tell us to!"

    "Fine. I''ll give you the ount number of a charity foundation, each of you deposits 5 million into it. If by tomorrow noon I find there''s no record of the transfer, you''ll bear the consequences."

    "Your Excellency really has a kind heart. We are utterly grateful to you!"

    "Yes, yes, we''ve always heard that President Song is a magnanimous person, and seeing you today, it is indeed true!"

    "This is for a good cause; I''m willing to donate 10 million!"

    "I''ll give 15 million!"

    "I''ll give 18 million!"

    ...

    Very quickly, this dozen or so people beganpeting crazily. Who wouldn''t want to make an impression on Song Yun? Now that He Zuo had epted his defeat, making Song Yun remember their names at this time could be a bragging right for future outings!

    "Stop, 5 million each is enough. Now, leave."

    Song Yun, feeling quite annoyed by their noisy chatter, waved his hand to dismiss the crowd.

    With no interest in staying any longer, Song Yun and his group returned to the Ouyang Family''s residence.

    The next day, after breakfast, Ouyang Jie changed back into his military attire. His dashing appearance caught Song Yun''s eye, as this seemed like the poise a sessor of a grand family should have.

    "Grandpa, after having breakfast, I n to take Song Yun on a tour around the camp. What do you think?"

    Hearing this, Ouyang Shu looked at his grandson peculiarly. This kid, who usually defies one thing or another so stubbornly, was now kindly offering to take Song Yun to broaden his horizons.

    But he didn''t know that this was Ouyang Jie''s way of shutting Song Yun up, to prevent him from telling the old man aboutst night''s incident.

    Song Yun was profoundly curious about these defenders of the nation¡ªafter all, which man could resist the allure of those steel beasts!!!

    "Little Song, what do you think?"

    "Let''s go!"

    "The camp does not allow female family members to enter, so today it will be troublesome for Qing Qing and the others to take Shu Shu out for a trip instead, otherwise the little girl will stille to bother me."

    Ouyang Shu said jovially. If his health permitted, he would want to take his own granddaughter out, but now, that darn little rascal Ouyang Rong was always watching him; sneaking out was impossible!

    After eating, Ouyang Jie drove Song Yun out in a registered jeep.

    After a long drive, they finally arrived at the camp.

    Just as they got out of the car, a group of soldiers surrounded them, all smiles.

    "Captain, there''s a whiff of rouge on you. You sneaked off to meet that sister-inwst night, didn''t you?"

    "Hey, watch your mouth, kid. The captain is like a lotus that emerges unsoiled from the mud!"

    "Captain, do tell me about it. Ever since I came out of the vige and into the camp, I''ve nearly forgotten what the opposite gender looks like!"

    Facing this band of jokers, Ouyang Jie pretended to be aggravated and waved his hand, shouting, "Get lost, get lost, get lost! Seeing you''re all so lively, you''re all running 10 kilometers. Line up now, about face, quick march!"

    Only then did their expressions turn serious as they began to follow orders.

    "Don''t be fooled by these little rascals''ck of decorum; every one of them is a top talent, carefully selected!"

    "It looks like your unit is quite special."

    Song Yun expressed his admiration: "My dream was also to be a protector of my country, butter, due to some reasons... ah, never mind, I won''t talk about it."

    Hearing this, Ouyang Jie''s look towards Song Yun carried a touch of recognition.

    This camp is truly a gathering ce for real men, those soldiers finished the ten kilometers in no time.

    And so, Ouyang Jie was surrounded once again.

    "Alright, alright, no more bantering, this is a friend of mine, his name is Song Yun, everyone, get to know him!"

    "Captain, no offense, but this young fe''s got such tender skin. I''m afraid I might scratch his delicate flesh just by shaking his hand."

    "Your dog''s mouth can''t spit out ivory; you''re the tough one! Come on,e on,e spar with me!"

    Ouyang Shu red at the person who spoke, but thetter showed no sign of timidity and instead stood his ground with an equally strong aura.

    So, those around them dispersed, creating ample space for the two men.

    Ouyang Jie loosened up his body and charged fiercely at the other, but his opponent was not afraid either, flexing his muscles for a head-on collision with Ouyang Jie.

    After a dozen moves, the soldier was caught by Ouyang Jie on a weak spot, and with a punch to the opening, the soldier was sent flying several meters back.

    Rubbing his chest and gasping for air, he yelled, "I''m done, I''m done, dang it, when can I ever beat the captain!"

    "You still need more practice, boy!"

    With his hands on his hips, Ouyang Jie burst into wildughter. In the camp, unless there''s an emergency, there''s no distinction of rank, and if you want your men to follow you, there''s only one simple and most effective method¡ªbeat them into submission!

    "Song Yun, care to lend a hand?"

    Song Yun smiled and shook his head; it wasn''t that he was afraid, just that he didn''t want to hurt Ouyang Jie. Find more content on m|vl-em,py-r

    "If you''re a man, you can''t say no! You''re big and strong, what''s there to fear?"

    Ouyang Jie''s words won the agreement of the soldiers around, who shouted, "Bro, I''m rooting for you! Go for it, knock the captain down!"

    "A man will either die a hero or live long enough to see himself be the viin, what''s there to fear!"

    "The captain knows how to pull punches, don''t be scared, little brother!"

    With everyone so enthusiastic, Song Yun couldn''t refuse without being looked down upon, so he had to agree.

    "Let''s agree to stop when a point is made, alright?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Ouyang Jie said with augh, "Don''t worry, we''re just learning from each other!"

    The kid agreed! He could finally vent the frustration bottled up all night in a legitimate way!

    He vowed that once he got this off his chest, he would definitely not trouble Song Yun anymore.

    After all, judging from the incident yesterday, Song Yun seemed like a pretty decent guy.

    Soon, Song Yun and Ouyang Jie distanced themselves under everyone''s watchful eye.

    Suddenly, the figures of the two men shed past; no one could see clearly how they sparred before realizing the round was already over.

    Ouyang Jie grimaced as he rubbed his arm, surprised by the young man''s extraordinary speed and strength! He wasn''t as frail as he seemed!

    "I''ll have to bring out fifty percent of my strength!"

    "No, better just use all your strength."

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, those around stared at him in stunned silence.

    Was this kid getting cocky?

    After all, the captain had once won first ce in the national internalbatpetition!

    Asking such a fierce man to use all his strength was undoubtedly courting death!

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 Chapter 183: Chapter 183 Brothers! I...

    "Fine, but you''d better be ready to get hurt!"

    Ouyang Jie felt belittled by Song Yun, and a stubborn fire rekindled within him. He charged at Song Yun on his own initiative.

    One move, two moves, three moves.

    No matter whether he used technique or brute force, he couldn''t get even remotely close to Song Yun!

    That''s just wrong!

    Ouyang Jie feinted a move to deceive Song Yun, grabbed at Song Yun''s pants with one hand, attempting to lift him in an overbearing manner.

    But after this effort, he realized that he couldn''t budge Song Yun in the slightest!

    Song Yun was like a giant tree deeply rooted in the earth, exuding a stability that was frightening.

    What the hell is going on!!!

    You should know that he was able to lift some sumo wrestlers he had encountered before!

    This is nuts!!!

    At this moment, Song Yun stood in a horse stance, looking down helplessly at Ouyang Jie.

    If you can''t lift it, don''t force it, kid. These pants of mine are pretty expensive, costing over a hundred thousand!

    "Ah!!!"

    Veins bulging with effort, Ouyang Jie used all his strength to fiercely grasp at Song Yun''s waist.

    "Pfft!"

    Song Yun''s pants, unable to withstand the intense pulling force, finally tore.

    With a face full of ck lines, Song Yun grabbed his pants to keep them from falling, seized Ouyang Jie''s wrist with his other hand, touched and flicked, and sent Ouyang Jie flying into the crowd with a heavy crash.

    This kid is too damn fierce!!

    Everyone around was stunned; the team leader was usually as fierce as a beast, and yet this guy was handling the team leader''s attacks with such ease!

    Ouyang Jie grunted in pain and staggered to his feet.

    Others might not know his strength, but he knew he was at the ceiling of strength in this camp.

    Even the most personal guards of the old master would gradually fall behind in a skirmish with him.

    Yet Song Yun, this clean and handsome guy, could fight him toe-to-toe. The opponent was definitely someone with martial arts training!

    "Get me some pants!"

    Song Yun shouted disgruntledly. His custom-made pants were ruined! Damn it, if it wasn''t for the fact that you''re the officer of this camp and I wanted to save you some face, I''d really teach you a lesson!

    Ouyang Jie gaped in amazement, nodded, and ordered his subordinates to find a pair of camouge pants.

    After changing his clothes in the room, Song Yun looked at Ouyang Jie yfully and said slowly, "Shall we continue?"

    "No more, no more!"

    It was a joke; Ouyang Jie had now recovered his senses. Song Yun had been holding back earlier. If they continued, who knew what state he''d be in!

    "The team leader chickened out, haha, little brother, you are awesome! To make the team leader back down, haha!"

    "Holy shit! Am I still asleep? The team leader actually lost?"

    "Tsk tsk tsk, it''s such a waste not to have some liquor at a time like this!"

    Listening to his subordinates''ughter, Ouyang Jie just wanted to drag them to have a round with Song Yun¡ªdamn it, all they did was enjoy the show without getting involved, totally fanning the mes!

    "Team leader, it''s bad! A brother has fainted at the training field behind!"

    A soldier rushed over and shouted.

    "What''s the use of telling me that? Did you call the medic?"

    "I''m on it, I''m on it!"

    Ouyang Jie rubbed his face and, with his team, nned to go check out the situation.

    Given the uniqueness of their camp, the normal training load was much heavier than that of regr troops, causing some neers who just joined the camp to faint under the heavy burden.

    This incident could be considered either serious or trivial; it primarily depended on the individual''s constitution.

    Everyone arrived at the training ground, where, aside from those still training, the rest were gathered around, not knowing what to do.

    The medic, carrying an emergency kit, hurried over, dispersing the onlookers and squatting down to carefully examine the patient.

    "Err, err, err..."

    The patient on the ground, who was originally just pale-faced, suddenly began to convulse, continuously spitting out foam from their mouth.

    "Is this epilepsy?" Ouyang Jie''s expression turned cold as he angrily shouted at some team leaders, "Didn''t you thoroughly check their health when you recruited them? Our training intensity will undoubtedly put this soldier''s life in danger!"

    "But... Wang''s medical tests all came back normal..."

    A team leader was also shocked by the scene. Logically, any hidden health problems should have been detected during the initial checks, prompting their elimination. So what exactly was happening now???

    "Hurry up and call the hospital toe and pick him up! He won''tst another half an hour tonight!"

    The medic found several tall and burly soldiers to hold down the patient''s limbs and put a stick in the patient''s mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue.

    "Damn it, I''ll deal with you guys after this is over!"

    Ouyang Jie yelled, frustrated and irritable. Everyone who joined the camp was his brother, but now one of his brothers was having a health crisis, and he could only stand there, powerless to help. This feeling greatly upset him.

    "Let me have a look."

    Song Yun approached the patient, reaching out to check on them first.

    But he was stopped by the medic, who looked at this unfamiliar face with furrowed brows and said sternly, "Don''t touch anything!"

    "Don''t worry, I''ve studied medicine."

    Song Yun turned to Ouyang Jie and said, "You don''t want this young brother to die young, do you?"

    "A dying horse for a living horse doctor! Let him look!"

    Song Yun lifted the patient''s eyelids and discovered that the patient had already fallen into aa, with the body convulsions and foam at the mouth being merely pathological reactions.

    For Song Yun, the situation was quite simple to manage. He jabbed forcefully at several acupoints on the patient''s body.

    Gradually, the patient stopped convulsing, and no more foam formed in their mouth.

    Song Yun, however, was drenched in sweat. While it was easy to find the acupoints, it took a lot of effort to control the intensity and degree of kneading each point.

    After the treatment, the patient''splexion slowly regained its rosiness.

    Ouyang Jie was greatly surprised. Was Song Yun, the wealthiest man in Magic Capital, really so free every day? How could he know so much?

    Leaving aside his martial arts skills, just looking at his medical expertise, he seemed to be even more skilled than many doctors.

    "This young brother''s hidden illness is probably a familial inheritance skipping generations. On ordinary days, there''s no difference from a normal person, but once the illness strikes, it''s much more severe than amon illness."

    Song Yun took the towel that Ouyang Jie passed to him and wiped his hands. If it weren''t for his presence today, the young man probably wouldn''t havested until the ambnce arrived.

    "Did you all hear that? In the future, when screening recruits, you''d better dig into their ancestors eighteen generations back! It''s not just about choosing better talent; it''s about being responsible for these soldiers!"

    Ouyang Jie scolded his team leaders with a grim face.

    He turned to look at Song Yun again, his eyes shining with admiration!

    "Brother! I..."

    Ouyang Jie grabbed Song Yun''s hand with such a start that Song Yun quickly stepped back several paces.

    "Let''s get one thing straight first, I''m totally straight!"

    Upon hearing this, Ouyang Jie awkwardly scratched the back of his head.

 Chapter 184 The Old Master is Paralyzed?

    "Brother, let''s discuss something..."

    "No need to talk."

    Ouyang Jie had a good idea of what he was about to say; he knew it was because he admired his medical skills that he wanted to recruit him to this camp as a military doctor.

    With so much on his te every day, not to mention a delicate wife at home, he couldn''t just drop everything and muddle along with this young man.

    "At least hear out my terms."

    Ouyang Jie ced his hand on Song Yun''s shoulder and said word by word, "Since you''re skilled in medicine, you must know about Divine Doctor Hall. If you agree to be stationed at my camp for three months each year, I will arrange for you to further your studies there. How about it?"

    "..."

    "Are you joking with me again?"

    Song Yun shook his head, looked helplessly at Ouyang Jie, and said faintly, "ording to seniority, Qi Shan, the current head of Divine Doctor Hall, is actually my disciple''s nephew. If I were to go to Divine Doctor Hall, it would certainly be to train others."

    "???"

    Ouyang Jie looked at Song Yun in disbelief. What was he saying? The leading figure of traditional Chinese medicine in Hua Country was his disciple''s nephew???

    He must have heard wrong!!!

    Holy shit!!!

    Just how many unknown identities did this big brother have?

    "Song Yun, you''re a brother I want to make!"

    Ouyang Jie looked deeply at Song Yun and said.

    "Alright, alright, I get it. It''s gettingte; shall we head back?"

    "Let''s go back! Tonight, I must have a proper drink with you!"

    Ouyang Jie drove back to the Ouyang Family with Song Yun in high spirits. Now he finally understood why his father and grandfather thought so highly of Song Yun. He was like a walking treasure!

    "Grandpa, Song Yun today..."

    As he pushed open the study door, Ouyang Jie''s elevated voice suddenly dropped because at that moment, in the study, four or five doctors in white coats were using instruments to meticulously examine Ouyang Shu''s body.

    "Dad, what happened to Grandpa?"

    Ouyang Jie whispered as he approached Ouyang Rong from behind.

    Ouyang Rong sighed and didn''t bother with this rascal. Logically, Grandfather''s illness should have been cured by Song Yun yesterday, so why did he suddenly feel numbness in his limbs and poor cirction today?

    "Master Ouyang, the oldmander is suffering from a chronic disease that has umted over the years, and coupled with his declining physical condition due to old age, all his problems have erupted at once..."

    "So what''s the treatment?"

    "This..."

    The doctors looked at each other, and finally, the leader of a medical team said regretfully, "There''s no medicine that can cure!"

    "Does that mean Grandpa will have to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair?!"

    Ouyang Jie yelled excitedly; in his heart, Grandpa was a great hero! How could a hero stand to live such a humiliating existence!

    "There must be a way, right? Answer me, is there?"

    Ouyang Jie, frantic, grabbed the doctor''s shoulders and shook them back and forth. Watching as the tiny frame of the doctor almost fell apart, Song Yun hastily stepped in to stop Ouyang Jie''s actions.

    "Don''t worry, let me take another look."

    Song Yun''s words were like a cool breeze on a summer day, instantly sobering Ouyang Jie. That''s right! If Song Yun could stop an epileptic fit, he could surely cure Grandpa''s condition!

    "Brother, I''m leaving it to you!"

    "I shall not fail my mission!"

    The exchange between the two brothers left all the doctors present dumbfounded. Who was this young man? He had just arrived and already said he would treat the oldmander. In their system, someone Song Yun''s age probably hadn''t even earned a doctoral degree yet!

    Song Yun stepped forward and ced his hand on the wrist of Ouyang Shu, the elder. Seeing this situation, several doctors had lost all hope! Be it Western medicine or Traditional Chinese medicine!

    They did not deny the efficacy of Traditional Chinese medicine, but the discipline requires a wealth of case studies and experience before one practices independently. This young man...

    After three or four minutes, Song Yun, frowning, pried open Ouyang Shu''s mouth, and indeed, it was as he suspected!

    Although the elder had cleaned up the scene of his indulgence, he couldn''t hide his actions from Song Yun''s keen sense of smell.

    He had been drinking in secret!

    "Old master, tell me the truth, how much did you drink today?"

    "Wha... what drinking, my liquor was taken away by that unfilial son..."

    Ouyang Shu was somewhat panicked, but seeing the suspicious look on his son''s face, he stubbornly shouted, "What, you dare to say you didn''t steal my bottles of wine?"

    "Old master! If you don''t want to spend the rest of your life paralyzed in bed, you''d better tell me the truth!"

    "Well... just a little bit..."

    "Exactly how much?"

    Ouyang Shu gestured with his thumb and index finger a height, about three or four ''liang'' (approximately 100-150ml) of wine.

    Impossible! If it was only that much wine, it would have only helped to stimte blood cirction and disperse blood stasis!

    "Old master, tell me secretly."

    Song Yun leaned his ear closer, and Ouyang Shu, after thinking a bit, muttered softly, "Not much, just half a bottle..."

    "..."

    Good lord, you truly are a legend among drinkers! Other elders of your age would probably end up in the hospital after just one ss, but you, you went straight for half a bottle!

    "Sigh..."

    Song Yun sighed, stood up, and said to everyone, "I will figure out a way to cure the old master''s health."

    "Really? Brother, you can''t deceive me!"

    Ouyang Jie excitedly hugged Song Yun and shouted.

    As the mainstay of the Ouyang Family, as long as nothing happened to him, no one would dare encroach upon them!

    This was equivalent to owing the Ouyang Family a huge favor!

    But Ouyang Jie didn''t know that this was the third time Song Yun had saved the elder!

    "Impossible! The instruments don''t lie, and no one knows the old master''s condition better than we do!"

    "Yes, I hold Traditional Chinese medicine in high esteem as well, but that doesn''t mean it can reverse fate!"

    "Sigh, you young man, you''re not going to say the oldmander is bewitched, are you? If you dare to say that, I''ll fight you with my life to get you out of here!"

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    After listening to the doctors''ments, Song Yun calmly said, "Don''t worry, it will be pure Traditional Chinese medicine without any hint of superstition."

    "..."

    The doctors nearly lost their speech. As Hua Country''s top-tier doctors, each one handpicked for their exceptional talent, even they dared not im they could cure the old master''s illness.

    How could a youngster like you be so bold!

    "Ouyang family head, as a key member of the medical team, I can assure you with absolute certainty that the old master''s illness simply cannot be cured! You should let the old master go back to the sanatorium with us now. Over there, we have more sophisticated equipment andprehensive care!"

    "I''m not going!"

    Ouyang Shu strongly resisted the idea of going to the sanatorium. Several of his oldrades had passed away there, and although they died of old age, the thought of it saddened him.

    "Old master, please just trust me for once! I''ve been your personal physician for twenty years now! Perhaps it''s time you took my advice?"

    "Not going, not going, not going!"

 Chapter 185 : 185 This is a miracle!

    "Family head Ouyang, please persuade the elder at once! The more we dy, the harder it will be to recoverter!"

    Ouyang Rong looked troubled. Once his father made up his mind, he wouldn''t change it. As a son, he dared not casually alter his father''s opinions; not getting pped for it was already fortunate...

    "How about letting Song Yun give it a try?"

    Hearing this, several doctors nearly fumed with rage, almost rolling on the ground in anger!

    They had finallye to understand the meaning of ''blindness''!

    They had brilliant doctors at hand, yet trust was ced in a young man instead!

    If it wasn''t for old man Ouyang''s distinguished status, they all would have liked to storm off in a huff!

    "Help me prepare the silver needles, alcoholmp, and these few herbs used in traditional medicine."

    Song Yun listed out an order for Ouyang Jie to fetch from Divine Doctor Hall.

    About half an hourter, everything was brought back. Song Yun first instructed Ouyang Jie to decoct the medicine and then picked up a needle, heating it red hot over the alcoholmp before aiming for the acupuncture point on the elder''s thigh.

    "What are you doing!"

    The medical team leader hurriedly protected the elder''s thigh. If not for Song Yun''s precise control over the strength, the needle really could have punctured anywhere.

    "You reckless young man are simply toying with a human life! Family head Ouyang, I suggest you properly investigate his background!"

    "Yeah, kid, are you sure you know the acupuncture points? Daring to needle recklessly!"

    "Nonsense! Family head Ouyang, do you really want to see the elder''s condition worsen!!!"

    After hearing these doctors, Ouyang Rong himself started to have doubts. It was true that Song Yun had sessfully treated the elder a few times before, but the situation had changed now. With several top doctors unanimously opposing, he was unsure what to do.

    "Stand back! I trust that Song Yun won''t harm grandpa!"

    Ouyang Jie stepped forward, grabbing the medical team leader by the neck like he was picking up a chick.

    "Ouyang Jie! Don''t hurt your grandpa!"

    "I trust my brother!"

    "You... you impudent brat!"

    Hearing this, Ouyang Rong became displeased. How I discipline my son is my business. You, a doctor, just do your duty, what''s the need to meddle so much! Do you really think that if something truly happened to the elder, the Ouyang Family would secretly take delight in it?

    "Captain Geng, my son is hot-tempered, you''d better keep your mouth shut."

    Ouyang Rong said so indifferently, while Captain Geng clenched his teeth, ring furiously at Ouyang Jie, cursing the shameless young man countless times in his heart!

    "I''m going to proceed with the acupuncture now. If anyone else gets in the way, I won''t mind using you for practice first."

    After saying this, Song Yun focused on locating the acupuncture points again.

    One, two, three...

    Elder Ouyang Shu''s limbs were densely studded with countless needles by Song Yun, a fearsome sight from a distance!

    "Look at the color of the elder''s skin!"

    Captain Geng urgently shouted, "The nerves in the limbs are highly dense; the slightest mistake could cause a catastrophic copse! Do you all still want to persist in this wrongdoing!!!"

    "Shut up!"

    This moment was critical. Song Yun, with sweat pouring down his face, dared not be distracted as he cautiously twisted different needles for the treatment, while the elder let out painful groans.

    "Song, my body feels very hot, like my blood is about to boil..."

    The elder murmured weakly, his lips cracked and voice barely audible.

    Song Yun, too busy to wipe his sweat, reassured, "It will be over soon, just bear with it a bit longer."

    After another tense ten minutes under the watchful eyes of the medical team, the elder was on the verge of passing out. Song Yun yelled at Ouyang Jie, "Where''s the medicine you just decocted for me!"

    "Oh... here it is."

    Ouyang Jie hastily presented it to Song Yun.

    Song Yun pried open the old man''s mouth and poured it in.

    "It''s over... it''s all over... my career, it''s all gone..."

    Captain Geng sat down on the ground with a thud. If something really happened to the old man today, and the me came down from above, he would definitely be the first to take the fall!

    After drinking the medicine, the old man''s breathing eased a little, causing Captain Geng''s eyes to light up. Could there really be a turning point?

    But then Ouyang Shu''s limbs began to convulse wildly, as if half of his life had already slipped away.

    "Hold down the old man, I''m going to start removing the needles!"

    As soon as he had said this, Song Yun could no longer pay attention to the frantic floundering of Ouyang Rong and his son.

    He quickly removed the silver needles from the old man''s limbs with extremely fast hand movements.

    With the removal of each needle, a wisp of smoke rose, looking quite magical.

    When all the needles had been removed, Song Yun copsed on the ground, exhausted! It was more tiring than fighting a dozen strong men!

    "Huff..."

    The old man took a deep breath and opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and energetic.

    He stood up and tried hopping and jumping around. Hey, it was true, after Song Yun''s treatment, he felt thirty years younger!

    "How is this possible..."

    Captain Geng and the other doctors were dumbfounded. They were being mocked, weren''t they?

    Just randomly poking with needles and the old man recovered?

    What was the need for them, the Western doctors, if just learning Traditional Chinese Medicine was enough?

    "Old master, let me do a checkup for you first!"

    Captain Geng and the doctors got busy again. After their examination, they were amazed to find that the old man was mostly healed, and would be fine with just some rest and recuperation!

    A miracle!

    No, this had to be called a divine feat!

    "Young man, how did you do it?"

    Captain Geng, rubbing his hands together, squatted beside Song Yun, asking curiously.

    "Tired, get me a ss of water."

    Song Yun said hoarsely, his throat parched.

    Captain Geng scurried to get a ss of water and personally fed it to Song Yun.

    After being nourished by the water, Song Yun felt his strength slowly returning.

    He got up and sat on the chair, saying, "The main issue with the old master''s limbs was due to drinking too much alcohol. Alcohol is fierce in nature, so I used silver needles to stimte the acupoints and elerate blood cirction, thus dispersing the alcohol content in the blood."

    "At the peak, the old master''s body was like iron being constantly tempered. The medicine prepared beforehand was all very cooling. The sh of cold and heat stimted the old master''s nerve cells in his limbs, causing the convulsions."

    "Then I removed the needles to let off the ''steam,''pleting the whole treatment."

    "What was that ''steam''?"

    "???"

    Looking at Captain Geng as if he was an idiot, Song Yun said, "What do you think is produced when water and fire collide?"

    "Oh, oh, oh..."

    Although Captain Geng understood all the methods of treatment, he was still deeply engrossed in the process that had just taken ce.

    This young man was incredible! If he were twenty years younger, he would definitely prostrate himself and beg to be an apprentice without any shame!

    "Song Yun, it''s a bother to you again."

    The old man felt slightly embarrassed seeing the depleted Song Yun.

    "Old master, as long as you behave and don''t do anything out of line, I would be thanking my lucky stars!"

 Chapter 186 : 186: You Get Over Here!!!

    "Ouyang Shu, what''s the rush in summoning me here?"

    A white-bearded elder burst through the door, his surprise apparent upon seeing a room full of doctors.

    What''s the matter? Could it be that something has happened to Ouyang Shu?

    He pushed through the crowd and saw Ouyang Shu sitting in a chair, nervously apologizing to a young man.

    "???"

    "What''s this?"

    "Liu Changqing! You''ve finally arrived!"

    The old master Ouyang Shu, as if seeing a savior, shooed everyone out of the study.

    "Let me tell you, don''t be surprised when you see that calligraphy workter!"

    Upon hearing this, Liu Changqing snorted dismissively, scoffing with a smile. What kind of calligraphy work hadn''t he seen? Even his ancestral home was filled with genuine works of Liu Gongquan.

    Ouyang Shu produced the prescription written by Song Yun earlier with a sly grin and handed it to Liu Changqing.

    The first impression upon seeing it ¨C just two words: beautiful.

    But pondering more deeply, one would perceive the writer''s realm as towering as Mt. Tai. For the first time, Liu Changqing, who spent his lifetime studying calligraphy, felt he was inferior to another!

    He who penned this work couldn''t be simply called a great calligrapher, but a grandmaster!

    Unconsciously, Liu Changqingpared these characters to his ancestor''s and was astonished to find that even the genuine works at home seemed slightly inferior!

    "It must be that reclusive genius making a move from the mountains!"

    Liu Changqing eximed with fervor, "Ouyang Shu! I''ve never asked anyone for anything in my life, but now I only ask you to introduce me to this person!"

    "Hehe, if I said I wrote these characters, would you believe it?"

    "Bullshit! You can''t even grasp the true meaning in the characters! You''ll never catch up to the author even if you tried until your dying breath!"

    Unruffled by these words, Ouyang Shu smiled and said, "Well, if you now admit that you''re not as good as me at calligraphy, I''ll make the introduction for you, how about that?"

    "You!!!"

    Liu Changqing, his beard puffing in indignation and eyes bulging, nearly passed out from sheer frustration. To tell the truth, their skills in calligraphy weren''t much different; it was just that he, having a vast collection at home, asionally made slight improvements by studying them.

    People outside alwayspared his calligraphy with Ouyang Shu''s, and usually, he came out ahead. But he never expected that this old rascal harbored such pettiness, remembering it all this time!

    "I''m not your equal, alright?"

    Meanwhile, as Song Yun and his group left the study, Ouyang Jie supported Song Yun to rest in a quiet room.

    Sitting in a chair, Song Yun couldn''t help but marvel at the Ouyang Family''s status as one of the top three ns in Forty-nine City, where every room was furnished with brush and ink on the desk, truly a schrly family.

    He pondered deeply and picked up a brush to inscribe a few sentences on paper casually; during this process, Song Yun surprisingly found that his nearly drained spirit was gradually recovering!

    This discovery caused Song Yun to write more immersedly, and eventually, he reached a state of unity with heaven and earth, writing obliviously, filling the page.

    "Holy shit! Your writing..."

    Ouyang Jie was speechless beside him, searching his mind for the rightpliment, and could only exim, "Your handwriting is truly fucking beautiful!"

    There was nothing for it; having never properly studied literature, now faced with a piece worthy of being passed down through generations, he could only helplessly proim his admiration: bro, you''re awesome 666!

    "Phew~"

    Song Yun let out a long sigh of stale air, now feeling revitalized as if reborn.

    "Brother, your writing is amazing!"

    "You like it? Then it''s yours."

    On hearing this, Ouyang Jie treasured the paper as though it were a priceless artifact, carefully drying the ink. He nned to find an expensive frameter, to mount this masterpiece and hang it in his room ¨C how could anyone not give him a thumbs-up and praise his profound knowledge of literature and poetry in the future?

    "I''m going back to my room, you y by yourself."

    After Song Yun left, Ouyang Jie still immersed in his miniature world, was unable to extricate himself. By the time he came to his senses, he realized the room was left with only himself.

    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, what sort of creature is this brother of mine, rich, tough in a fight, able to heal, and, most importantly, his calligraphy is quite good! He''s a true pir of society!"

    Ouyang Jie, stroking his chin, grew fonder of the piece of writing; no, I must make a mark to prove this writing was given to me by Song Yun, for when Song Yun''s fame takes off, this piece will surely increase in value!

    He picked up a writing brush and at the end of the piece, he scrawled messily: Presented to my brother Ouyang Jie by Song Yun, to show brotherly affection!

    Perfect!

    "Hahaha, doesn''t Grandpa really like calligraphy? I''ll take it over and make him green with envy!"

    At this moment, Ouyang Jie had no idea about the hellish treatment he was about to face, feeling nothing but delight in how righteous his brother Song Yun was, and how gloriously easy it was to hang out with him in public!

    "Grandpa!"

    Ouyang Jie pushed open the door to the study and burst in excitedly.

    "Are you that idle? Why aren''t you back at the camp yet?"

    Ouyang Shu red at his grandson with dissatisfaction, carefully storing Song Yun''s piece of writing.

    This grandson of his had always been rough and tumble from a young age, and if he ruined Song Yun''s original piece, he''d have nowhere to even cry over it.

    "I..."

    "What ''I''? What are you doing here?"

    Upon hearing his grandfather''s words, Ouyang Jie mysteriously revealed the paper roll in his hand, "Grandpa, take a look at this writing, what do you think?"

    "Let go! Let go!"

    Ouyang Shu angrily pped his grandson''s arm, as rolling up the paper could easily damage it; anything good would be ruined in this kid''s hands!

    "Shall I take a look with Liu?"

    "Sure, I am curious to see what treasure little Jie has brought."

    The paper slowly unfurled, and the first character of Song Yun''s writing had just been revealed when the two elders'' gazes sharpened¡ªthis handwriting looked so very familiar!

    As the full sheet spread out on the desk, Liu Changqing stood frozen, the sentence on the piece was chaotic, but the characters themselves were nothing less than top-notch!

    And to think of his own writing, it was like dog crap byparison!

    "Marvelous! Free-spirited and unconventional!"

    Liu Changqing leaned in close to the piece, observing carefully and praising continuously, "Little Jie, where did you get this piece of writing?"

    "Hehe, keep looking, there''s a signature at the end!"

    Ouyang Jie said proudly, with his head held high.

    Both elders looked unanimously at the end, which read: Presented to my brother Ouyang Jie by Song Yun, to show brotherly affection!

    These squiggly words were like a few rat droppings mixed into a good pot of porridge, heartbreaking to discard, yet revolting to consume!

    "This...Song Yun...who is that?"

    Liu Changqing racked his brain but had no memory of this name, while Ouyang Shu''splexion turned ever more livid.

    "Tsk, tsk, what a waste of good writing."

    Liu Changqing sighed and asked, "Who wrote these words at the end?"

    "Ouyang Jie! Get over here!"

    Ouyang Shu pulled off his leather belt and furiouslyshed it onto the ground, thundering, "Do you have any idea what you''ve done!!!"

 Chapter 187 When Are You Planning to Get Married?

    "What''s wrong, Grandpa? You must be surprised that Song Yun could have such talents, right?"

    Ouyang Jie was looking down at Song Yun''s calligraphy with satisfaction, appearing smug and self-satisfied, failing to realize that the two old men in front of him were so angry they could tear him apart.

    "Not beating you for a day makes you itch for trouble, doesn''t it, grandson?"

    Ouyang Shu picked up a belt andshed it fiercely towards Ouyang Jie''s backside.

    "Ow, Grandpa, what are you doing? I kindly showed you a treasure, and you hit me!"

    Ouyang Jie frantically rubbed his trousers. The old man''s strike was so powerful and skilled that it was too much even for him, a young man.

    "Hit you? If it weren''t for the fact that you''re my grandson, I''d have the heart to kill you!!!"

    "Ouyang Shu! So this is your family''s prodigal son! Whip him, whip him hard!"

    "Wait a minute, respected elders, even if I''m to die, shouldn''t I at least understand why?"

    At this moment, Ouyang Jie waspletely confused. These two seemed absolutely crazy!

    Could it be that they wanted to keep the calligraphy for themselves? No way! He had to protect it!

    "I''m asking you, did you write this dog-crawl-like calligraphy!?"

    "Ah... What''s wrong..."

    "Wasting a heaven-sent talent! Squandering a precious gift! Ouyang Shu, hurry up and beat him to death for me! I''ll adopt my grandson to you!"

    Liu Changqing caressed each character with a pained expression, looking at them more tenderly than his own family.

    As a descendant of the Liu Family, he had a natural obsession with paper and writing. In the Liu Family, everyone knew that breaking an antique would at most elicit from the patriarch a saying, "May the broken pieces bring peace," but damaging even a hair of the calligraphy would lead to a serious implementation of familyw!

    Liu Changqing now deeply regretted not having the ability to travel through time, or he would have definitely stopped Ouyang Jie from carelessly writing all over it!

    "So writing is how I desecrate the calligraphy?"

    Ouyang Jie stiffened his neck and asked, "This piece of calligraphy is mine to begin with, can''t I even look at it to my own satisfaction?"

    "Yours? Everything in this house belongs to me!"

    Ouyang Shu aimed another beltsh at Ouyang Jie''s rear.

    Ouyang Jie was in a bind, unable to hit back or curse. Running away would only result in a worse beatingter; he was close to tears now...

    Meanwhile, Song Yun returned to his room and waited a good while before he received the message from Ye Qingqing and Chi Lu that they nned to take Ouyang Shu out for dinner that evening.

    He was getting bored staying in his room by himself, so he decided to check on the old man''s condition, and perhaps share some health tips with him.

    When he reached the study''s door, Song Yun saw many of the Ouyang Family''s younger members gathered around, asionally letting out giggles.

    ????

    What''s going on here?

    Could it be that he missed some big drama?

    Uneptable!

    Song Yun peered through the window into the room, where the two old men were fuming and spouting unintelligible curses, while Ouyang Jie was huddled on the ground, looking wronged.

    "Elders, what happened?"

    Song Yun pushed the door open and asked curiously.

    Seeing Song Yun, Ouyang Shu sighed deeply, at a loss for how to exin the idental destruction of his calligraphy to Song Yun.

    It was all the fault of this unworthy descendant!

    "You just recovered from a serious illness; you shouldn''t get angry. Please, sit back in the chair and rest,"

    Song Yun helped Ouyang Shu back into the chair and crouched in front of Ouyang Jie to ask softly, "Brother, what happened?"

    "I made a mistake..."

    "You realize you made a mistake? That''s rare indeed!"

    Ouyang Shu mocked sarcastically, leaving Song Yun even more puzzled.

    What major mistake could Ouyang Jie, an adult, have made to infuriate the old patriarch like this...

    Could it be... had this kid impregnated some girl?

    "Brother, you''re not young anymore. If it''s not possible, just... Right, since it''s already happened, I don''t know how to advise you. I''ll just ask one thing, do you really have true feelings for her?"

    "I really did wrong... I truly did wrong, sob sob sob, although I have deep feelings for it, but Grandpa..."

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    Good gracious! Just as I thought!

    The old man looks kind and benevolent, so why does he have to y the part of breaking up lovers!

    No way, for the sake of my brother''s happiness, I must speak up!

    "Old man, Ouyang Jie has already admitted his mistake. If it''s not too much, could you also take a step back? No one wants to see this kind of situation blow up. Besides, such a big issue should be settled. It could restore some reputation both for you and for the Ouyang Family."

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Ouyang Shu clenched his fists, looking as if he wished to give his grandson another scolding.

    "Ouyang Jie, quickly stand up and bow to apologize to your grandfather!"

    Song Yun shouted, seizing the opportunity.

    "Really?"

    "Really!"

    "You won''t me me?"

    "Me...???"

    What does this have to do with me???

    Song Yun looked at Ouyang Jie with a face full of shock, frantically thinking of the women around him, wondering which one could have been ruined by this grandson.

    Ye Qingqing is impossible, Chi Lu was with Ye Qingqing outside, so that''s impossible... could it be... my sister Xiao Wan???

    Damn it!

    You beast, my sister whom I had just taken under my wing, ruined by you!

    "Look into my eyes, is it what I''m thinking???"

    Ouyang Jie looked up with teary tiger eyes and weakly nodded.

    "I!!!"

    Song Yun was so angry he wanted to punch the kid!

    "Don''t be angry, don''t be angry, getting angry is bad for your health!"

    "Song Yun, the Ouyang Family will give you an exnation for this!"

    Ouyang Shu''s face was filled with sincerity, believing that this ruined calligraphy piece could have been exhibited in the national museum. Song Yun would surely be even more heartbroken.

    "Old man, let me catch my breath first..."

    Song Yun slumped into a chair, his mind filled with the thought of Xiao Wan being pregnant.

    Seeing Song Yun''s distressed appearance, Ouyang Shu thought, ''This is bad'', probably because to a calligrapher, each piece of calligraphy is dearer than their own child. Now things were tough...

    "Ouyang Jie, Ouyang Jie, with such thick eyebrows and big eyes, I didn''t expect you could do such a thing, sigh..."

    Song Yun felt very worried. Oh well, while her belly still wasn''t showing, they should get married quickly!

    "Song Yun, I know I was wrong! I beg you to forgive me!"

    "You... sigh, can you promise me to cherish her for life, to love only her?"

    "I... I can!"

    Ouyang Jie, under the hawk-like gaze of his grandfather, quickly nodded.

    "Then can you promise me that you''ll never allow anyone to bully her?"

    "I can!"

    "Good! Then I can rest easy!"

    Song Yun stepped forward and patted Ouyang Jie on the shoulder, speaking earnestly, "Ouyang Jie, you''re getting a good deal! You have to know that countless men admire her, you must, must treat her well!"

    "Yes!"

    "In that case, when do you n to get married?"

    "Now... um???"

 Chapter 188 Eternal Fame!

    "Marriage??? What marriage???"

    Ouyang Jie was bbergasted, his own folly had ruined your manuscript, and aspensation, he had to give up the second half of his life???

    Fuck!!!

    Buddy, have you gone mad!

    "What, don''t want to take responsibility for the mistake you made? What was it that you just agreed to!"

    Song Yun, furious, grabbed Ouyang Jie by the cor and roared, "Even though I''m not that capable, I am willing to give you a good thrashing to protect her!"

    "I...."

    Ouyang Jie was on the verge of tears, it was over, his brother had gone insane, and it was all his fault that things had turned out this way, woeful, woeful, woeful.

    "I''ll marry! Right now, I''ll marry!"

    "That''s the spirit of a true man!"

    Song Yun''s face cleared, like the sky after the rain, and he patted the other man''s arm, saying with relief, "From now on, we are family. You haven''t met my aunt and uncle yet, have you? Well, considering the mess we''ve caused, it''s a bit embarrassing, so I''ll give them a heads-up first, and we''ll pay them a visit tomorrow!"

    "???"

    "???"

    "???"

    At this statement, the other three people in the room were all confusion.

    "Brother... are you sure you haven''t gotten something wrong?"

    "Huh? Didn''t you get my sister pregnant?"

    "No!"

    Ouyang Jie protested vehemently to the heavens, "I just added a few words behind the manuscript you gave me!"

    "Fuck! Just this, just this?"

    Song Yun''s chest, heavy with worry, deted in relief. Thank goodness, Xiao Wan was fine!

    "Old man, is it worth getting upset over such a trifle?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Liu Changqing was stunned, and with trembling lips, he asked, "You''re not angry?"

    "Angry about what? This manuscript was just something I scribbled on for practice."

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, the other three fell silent once again.

    A manuscript that could fetch a million at auction, you scribbled it carelessly?

    Fuck!!!

    What kind of talent is this! Scribbling can get you into the national museum!

    If you were to take it seriously...

    I dare not think, I dare not think!

    "Song Yun, right? I hope I can impose on you, given my age, to inscribe a piece for me?"

    Liu Changqing licked his lips, his eyes filled with longing.

    "Sure, my calligraphy isn''t worth much."

    Song Yun, teasing, asked, "What would you like me to write, old man?"

    "Just... just write..."

    Liu Changqing suddenly found himself in a difficult position, his mind brimming with countless beautiful words and verses, to choose one and forgo the others, none felt right!

    "How about just writing ''Eternal Vigor''?"

    Elder Ouyang Shu suggested.

    As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Changqing mmed the table and eximed, "That''s it! I''ll have it framed and hung in the ancestral hall!"

    "That''s not necessary, not necessary..."

    Song Yun hurried to decline, thinking that the old man was ying it too big.

    "How about this! You just write these four characters, and I''ll watch you do it!"

    In Liu Changqing''s yearning gaze, the four grand characters smoothly appeared on the paper.

    Liu Changqing, fascinated, caressed the rice paper, carefully using a towel to blot the excess ink.

    "No way! We''re on good terms, youd! You must write a pair for the Ouyang Family too!"

    "Alright, alright..."

    Song Yun now felt like a tool, being frantically ordered around by these two old men.

    "What would you like me to write?"

    "For the public, for the people! I''ll hang it up in the main hallter, for all passersby to see!"

    One should know that the status of the Ouyang Family is not ordinary, with numerous descendants upying high positions in the halls of power, making this piece of writing even more significant!

    After Song Yun finished writing, Ouyang Shu was thoroughly satisfied and gave his grandson, Ouyang Jie, a kick, finally venting his spleen!

    "Song Yun..."

    "Stop right there!" Song Yun red at Ouyang Jie, not needing to guess to know that thisd was nning to request a piece for himself, too. The two senior elders were of high status and regard, what ce did thisd have?

    "Song Yun, I must beseech you for another matter."

    Liu Changqing''s face disyed his embarrassment, "Some time ago, the director of the national museum has been wanting a genuine piece from our ancestors, which I refused... Aspensation, I said I would personally write them a piece another day, but now I see I''m no match for you. Could you possibly write a piece for the national museum?"

    "Song Yun, you mustn''t underestimate the national museum, ah! This is simply an opportunity to make a name for yourself! Just think, a hundred years from now, everyone will have left this world without a trace, yet your handwriting alone will be revered by thousands in the national museum, passing down through the ages!"

    Ouyang Shu, the elder, urged from the side.

    After thinking it over, Song Yun realized it was indeed the case, so he decided to take it as a practice in calligraphy.

    Song Yun picked up his brush again and, in one go, the famous prose "On the Yueyang Tower" appeared on the rice paper.

    "Excellent writing! What excellent writing!"

    Liu Changqing eximed in admiration, "These characters move like dragons and snakes, as if a sword opening the heavens, simply astonishing! This single piece is enough to give countless observers an epiphany!"

    "Song Yun, on behalf of thousands of calligraphers, I thank you for your contribution!"

    Liu Changqing grasped Song Yun''s hand firmly and gave it a shake.

    Upon hearing Liu Changqing''s words, Song Yun actually felt a little surprised.

    He had not anticipated that his artistic skill would be praised so highly.

    "Hahaha, it''s a joy for everyone!" Ouyang Shuughed heartily, "Song Yun, you must realize you''re the only one whose work has entered the collection of the national museum in your lifetime, an honor of the highest order!"

    "No! It''s an honor for the national museum!"

    Liu Changqing was right, the moment this calligraphy was exhibited, it was like cold water thrown into a boiling pot of oil, sending shockwaves through the entire calligraphic world!

    Countless calligraphy enthusiasts rushed to the national museum as if on a pilgrimage.

    After they truly witnessed the handwriting, there were those who wept inconsbly, those who had sudden realizations where they stood, and those whose minds were deeply shaken...

    Many first-rate calligraphers, who were still alive and held themselves in high esteem, lightly regarded one another.

    But after being encouraged by their disciples and actually seeing it for themselves, each one was stunned on the spot.

    Calligraphy, something penned on paper, can instantly reveal the depth of one''s skill.

    As they looked at the introduction of the person on the exhibition que, they couldn''t help but sigh. Song Yun, so young, yet already with such aplishment, was truly the chosen one of the calligraphy world!

    This led to many calligraphers seeking his name, hoping to pay a personal visit to Song Yun, and even top-tier calligraphy masters publicly expressed their willingness to offer Song Yun the courtesy of a disciple.

    But as they delved deeper trying to uncover more about Song Yun, they could only find that he was the wealthiest person in Magic Capital, with numerous enterprises under his name, and his home address was hidden, inessible by any means.

    Song Yun''s whereabouts had be a great mystery within the calligraphy circle!

    After continuing to bother the Ouyang Family for a few more days, Song Yun and the two others nned to return to Magic Capital.

    As the car heading to the airport slowly started, under the reluctant gaze of Elder Ouyang Shu, it moved out of sight.

    Upon arriving at Magic Capital and justnding, they saw the waiting Mr. and Mrs. Ye from a distance.

    "So you''ve definitely secured the connection with the Ouyang Family?"

    Mr. Ye now looked at Song Yun as if he were his own son, his son-inw was too much of a credit to the family, and without realizing it, he had be a great figure talked about by everyone, truly remarkable!

 Chapter 189 People as pure as you are too rare!

    After returning to the Magic Capital, Song Yun began handling several business affairs that the professional managers couldn''t decide on.

    Therefore, the seemingly busy Song Yun once again found himself with some free time.

    "Honey~ why isn''t the jade you sent yet done~"

    Ye Qingqing asked tenderly while lying on Song Yun''s chest.

    Looking down, Song Yun kissed his wife''s cheek and said with a chuckle, "Little enchantress, I''ll get up in a bit and go rush them myself."

    "Okay~ then I won''t join you~ There''s some business at thepany that I need to attend to."

    "Then you''d better get up quickly."

    With a mischievous smile, Song Yun pped Ye Qingqing''s bottom and teased, "If you keepzing in bed, I might have to..."

    "I''m up! I''m up!"

    Pouting her lips indignantly, Ye Qingqing muttered that all her sistersined about their husbands not being up to par, yet Song Yun was just too strong! She almost couldn''t take it anymore, and she wondered if his body could even handle it!

    After eating breakfast, Song Yun drove Ye Qingqing to herpany, then turned the car towards L¨¬y¨´xuan.

    The main store of L¨¬y¨´xuan was near the Temple of the City Gods. Visiting again, Song Yun used his Perspective Eyes to scan the raw stones at the roadside stalls, but unfortunately, most of them were just ordinary rocks.

    "Ding! Detecting the host is at the Magic Capital''s Temple of the City Gods, would you like to enter the temple to offer incense?"

    "???"

    What kind of tricky operation was System Dad pulling now, did it somehow rte to fantasy? We''re youth living under the red g in the new era!

    But since the system asked, there must be a generous reward awaiting him.

    Stroking his chin, Song Yun clicked on the "Yes" button.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for epting the mission, please enter the Temple of the City Gods within 30 minutes and light a stick of incense at the main hall!"

    Song Yun started walking towards the Temple of the City Gods, where many people had set up stalls selling various offerings and incense.

    Song Yun spent 100 yuan to buy a stick of sandalwood incense that looked quite thick.

    Upon entering the temple, the bronze cauldron at the entrance of the main hall was already filled with incense sticks, and the faithful men and women were praying sincerely with their hands sped together.

    Song Yun lit the incense with his lighter and inserted it into the cauldron, but the system did not settle the mission¡ªwhat was going on???

    "System, did I do something wrong?"

    An answer for low intelligence: System, are you malfunctioning?

    An answer for high intelligence: System, what did I do wrong?

    It must be said that Song Yun had perfectly integrated the art ofnguage into his life.

    "Ding! Please read the mission details carefully before proceeding!"

    "Enter the Temple of the City Gods within 30 minutes, and then at the main hall... wait a second... light incense in the main hall?"

    Song Yun stood still, craning his neck to look inside the hall, which was filled with more than a dozen meditation cushions for kneeling and worship.

    Indeed, there was no censer in sight.

    Actually... there really was one, a small porcin burner ced before the City God''s idol, with three sticks of incense, looking very solemn.

    "Goodness, System Dad really knows how to make trouble..."

    Muttering to himself, Song Yun turned around and spent a few hundred yuan more to buy some smaller sandalwood incense sticks.

    He was about to ce the lit incense into the censer in the main hall when the temple priest, who was originally beaming, quickly came over to stop him with a change of expression.

    "Young friend, if you wish to make an offering, you may do so outside the hall at your leisure, only I am permitted to rece them inside."

    "This..."

    Song Yun''s face wore a bitter expression. He didn''t want to be involved in such matters, but what could he do when System Dad was pushing him?

    "System, can we both take a step back? If I don''t light incense in the main hall, you cut my reward in half..."

    "Ding! There are 15 minutes left toplete the mission, and if notpleted, great terror awaits the host!"

    "...Damn... what great terror, as if I could encounter an unknown creature?!"

    But the system had always been true to its word, and Song Yun really feared that one night, as he cuddled with his wife in bed, there would suddenly be some movement in the covers.

    "Hello, if I must offer incense inside the main hall, what would be the price? Like, offering some money for the incense oil or something?"

    Upon hearing this, the temple keeper''s face turned dark. Are you bribing me right in front of the City God?!

    This is just like in apany, where a supplier says to a salesperson in front of the senior management, "Give me extra money, and I''ll kickback to you." It''s the same thing!

    Guess what that executive would do if they found out!

    "Not a chance! I hope, young friend, you won''t cause trouble here, or else I will have to have someone throw you out!"

    "Sigh, would a hundred thousand work?"

    "You''re trampling on my integrity!"

    "Five hundred thousand!"

    "I am a temple keeper! How can you speak such filthy words in front of the City God!"

    "One million!"

    "..."

    "One and a half million!"

    "Wait, wait, wait... just give me a moment to breathe..."

    The temple keeper looked at Song Yun strangely. He dealt with millions of peopleing and going every day, and this was the first time he heard of someone insisting on spending a lot of money to offer incense inside the hall... this young man was either a real big shot or had issues in his head!

    "Really, One and a half million?"

    "Really! I can arrange for someone to transfer the money to you right away. Consider it my tribute to the City God!"

    "You truly are a devout believer!"

    The temple keeper sighed and said, "Since that''s the case, I won''t stop you. After all, the City God Temple also needs some renovation, and all that requires funds. If it weren''t for your sponsorship, this matter might be dyed indefinitely."

    "Right, right, so can I offer the incense now?"

    "What do you think?"

    "Alright..."

    Song Yun called the CFO of Mountains and Waters Corporation and asked him to sponsor the City God Temple with one and a half million on behalf of thepany.

    The CFO was utterly baffled; the big boss didn''t seem to believe in anything...

    But as a subordinate, you must follow the boss''s orders, and even listen carefully. Not three minutes had passed when arge sum of money was transferred. The temple keeper''s phone chimed, and upon seeing the string of zeros, he realized that the young man in front of him was not joking.

    "Please!"

    Song Yun shook his head and lit the incense in the incense burner inside the hall.

    The system''s voice sounded once more.

    "Ding! Congrattions, host, forpleting this mission. ''Antique Appraisal'' is added to the functions of Perspective Eyes!"

    "???"

    What was this? He''d paid such a hefty price just to get this?

    Song Yun activated Perspective Eyes, looking around at the objects within the City God Temple and was amazed to find that these items disyed their age!

    For instance, the small incense burner in front of the City God, when converted to its historical period, turned out to be an artifact from the Song Dynasty, worth a fortune!

    "May I know your name, young friend? Once I''ve renovated the City God Temple, I''ll certainly engrave your name on the stone tablet at the entrance."

    Hearing the temple keeper''s words, Song Yun touched his nose and asked in a low voice, "Are you really nning to renovate?"

    "What else?"

    The temple keeper suddenly thought of something and said angrily, suppressing his rage, "Don''t tell me, young friend, that you think I would embezzle the funds? You are entirely wee to send someone to oversee my spending of this money!"

    "No, no, it''s just that people as pure as you are getting so rare nowadays!"

    Song Yun said with a sigh, "Since that''s the case, make the renovations nicer. If more money is needed, ask the person I''m in contact with; we''re not short on cash!"

 Chapter 190 If You Make It Up Again, Ill Hit You!

    Uponpleting the task, Song Yun left the City God Temple with a contented heart.

    Now, even if he closed all hispanies, the money on his books was more than enough for him to squander for dozens of lifetimes. To exchange such a trivial amount of money for such a useful function was a real bargain!

    Having left the City God Temple, Song Yun hummed a tune, looking at the so-called antiques on the street stalls outside. Geez, most of the stuff these people were selling was just producedst week, and the price out of their mouths was in the thousands or even tens of thousands¡ªa real lucrative business!

    Just as he was nning to visit Liyu Pavilion first to see how his jade was progressing, he encountered a middle-aged man dressed like a migrant worker in front of him. The man was carefully peddling a wrapped item in silk, presenting it to everyone he met.

    "My man, isn''t your scam a bit too low-level? How is it that after so many years, this trick hasn''t gone out of style?"

    "Yeah, you''re really taking people for fools!"

    "Are you going to say that the item is a family heirloom, or you just dug it up from a construction site? Please, if you''re going to lie, at leaste up with a better story!"

    The migrant worker was at a loss due to the few harsh words from the crowd, his face covered in dry wrinkles blushing with shame.

    "This thing is really handed down from my ancestors! I''m not lying to you!"

    "Sure, sure! Your ancestors must have been rich to know what this item in your hands would be worth if it were real. It could fetch millions!"

    "Ah? Is this porcin really so valuable?"

    Passersby chuckled and answered, "This is a great treasure; you should keep it as a family heirloom!"

    "I don''t want to sell the things left by my ancestors... but I have no choice! My child''s mother is still in the hospital waiting for the money to save her life!"

    "Make up more stories, go ahead! Let me tell you, it''s because of people like you that others look down on the antiques circle!"

    "Yeah, get lost, or I''ll beat you up!"

    The migrant worker didn''t understand why the people around him were so hostile. He squatted down in the corner with his head low, wrapping the porcin and hugging it in his arms, his eyes filled with despair.

    Just when the migrant worker thought he was going to return fruitlessly, a distinguished young man approached him.

    "Big brother, may I have a look at the item?"

    The migrant worker slightly lifted his eyes, smiled bitterly, and said, "Boss, you can look, but I''m honestly not a swindler. This treasure is really handed down from my ancestors!"

    The person who approached was Song Yun, who had been watching from a distance for a while. Hearing these words, he teased with a smile, "Big brother, could it be that you had some big shots in your ancestry?"

    "That''s right! My ancestors were from a prestigious family in Forty-nine City. One of my ancestors even reached the... reached the... what was it... right!

    The Grand Councilor!"

    "Oh?"

    Song Yun was originally just curious to learn something new, but now he was genuinely interested.

    He asked the migrant worker to unwrap the silk cloth, revealing a brand-new wine pot kiln vessel before him.

    Song Yun activated his special vision ability, and the marking on the vessel indicated its era; it could actually be traced back to the Yuan dynasty!

    Upon closer inspection, the entire ze of the porcin was white with a hint of green, the ze glossy and translucent. Coupled with its perfect condition, just this wine pot alone could fetch nearly a hundred million at auction!

    "What a fine item!"

    Song Yun eximed in admiration.

    The spectators around Song Yun watched with mocking eyes; the young man, clearly new to the trade, had fallen for a scammer''s bait. A few of them called out with the intent to tease, "Little brother, since it''s such a fine piece, hurry up and pay for it! This ''big brother'' here says it''s only for 500k!"

    "Hahaha, that''s right, that''s right. I remember a simr wine pot sold at the Jas Auction House for over 90 million. You won''t lose out if you buy it!"

    "Young man, how long have you been in the business that you can''t even spot such an obvious scam? Sigh, I advise you to leave quickly, lest this guy starts clinging to you!"

    Song Yun had the construction worker set the wine pot on the ground and looked over it with a joyful expression, sure that he couldn''t be mistaken!

    You mortals, you don''t understand the value of this item!

    Such an incredible bargain, yet you see it as a fake. Are your eyes bad, or is my system malfunctioning?

    Wait until I buy it and authenticate it¡ªthen you''ll be the ones crying!

    Just as Song Yun was about to inquire about the price, a dodgy-looking middle-aged man, with a woman in a super short skirt and heavy makeup on his arm, walked over.

    His eyes weren''t big, but they shone with a strong light. When he saw the wine pot, he became very excited, but his seasoned social experience quickly calmed him down.

    Pretending to be nonchnt, he squatted next to Song Yun and asked, "Little brother, may I take a look at this item?"

    "I haven''t finished looking at it."

    Song Yun didn''t even nce at him. In the antiques circle, there was an unwritten rule: when someone is examining an item, others must not interfere. If he let the other person look at it, that meant the right of first purchase would shift to him.

    The sleazy middle-aged man wasn''t angry; instead, the gleam in his eyes grew stronger. Since childhood, influenced by his father, he had a natural love for antiques. After growing up and encountering several strokes of luck at stalls, he opened an antique shop at the great City God Temple with the treasures he''d found.

    In this business, it''s often said that you may not open for three years, but once you do, you''re set for the next three. Plus, he had some dirty tricks up his sleeve to acquire genuine antiques, so over the years, he had amassed quite a fortune.

    Today, he had only nned to check on his store, but he never expected to find supreme Yuan Dynasty porcin in such an out-of-the-way ce!

    This must be destiny calling him to strike it rich!

    The middle-aged man didn''t take Song Yun seriously. What could a young guy have in terms of money? At worst, he thought he could just drive up the priceter, flip the item, and be a billionaire himself!

    "Big brother, how much are you looking to sell this treasure for?"

    "500,000! Not a penny less, or I''m not selling!"

    "Hmm, I heard earlier that your wife is sick, and this is emergency money, right?"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, the construction worker''s face fell; he thought Song Yun was using it to negotiate a lower price!

    "Mind your own business about what I n to do with it. Even if I blow it on booze and women, it''s none of your concern!"

    "No, you''ve got me wrong. I have some connections at the Huachuang Private Hospital in Magic Capital. If it really is about your wife being sick, I can help you with that. We can talk about the price of this piece after."

    Song Yun honestly loved the porcin. Having survived a millennium and still in such immacte condition, no price would be too high.

    "Boss, are you serious?"

    The construction worker''s eyes lit up when he heard this; he too wanted his wife to receive the best treatment. But being low in status and without money, he could only bear seeing her suffer in a district-level hospital.

    "Buddy, Huachuang Private Hospital¡ªyou know, the top medical facility in Magic Capital! Do you think this young guy could really know such powerful people?"

    The middle-aged man kept undermining the construction worker, "Besides, even if he gets you in, just the initial check-ups will cost hundreds of thousands. How long could your porcin possibly support that?"

 Chapter 191 If Overt Measures Fail, Resort to Covert Ones!

    The migrant worker brother thought about it and found it reasonable. He had heard of the Hua Chuang Private Hospital during his years working in Magic Capital; it was the kind of ce where wealthy people went to get treated. He figured that even if he sold his treasure, his wallet would be emptied out before he could even get treatment!

    "Buddy, let me tell you the truth. I feel like this item of yours... isn''t genuine..."

    The middle-aged man hadn''t finished speaking when the migrant worker brother interrupted him excitedly: "Are you trying to say I''m a fraudster too? Get out!"

    "No, no, that''s not what I meant at all!"

    The middle-aged man hastily waved his hands. If he offended the seller now, his path to bing a billionaire would be cut off!

    "What I mean is, your treasure is indeed an antique, just not as old as you think. It''s a kiln porcin piece imitated in thete Ming dynasty!"

    Fearing the migrant worker wouldn''t understand, he even made up, "But from thete Ming to now is still several hundred years. Your treasure is intact, and even as an imitation, it''s worth quite a bit of money."

    "So that''s how it is!"

    The migrant worker brother was somewhat befuddled but acted like he suddenly understood and asked eagerly, "So how much is this wine pot actually worth?!"

    The middle-aged man prolonged the suspense and after thinking for a while, he put up one finger.

    "Ten thousand?!!"

    The migrant worker brother nearly fell to the ground with a thud from shock¡ªthe price drop was too great!

    "You''re mistaken, I''m saying it''s worth a million!"

    Hearing this, the migrant worker froze on the spot, goddamn, a million! How much money was that! Converted to cash, it could probably crush him to death, right?

    "Boss, you can''t fool me!"

    The migrant worker grabbed the middle-aged man''s hand excitedly and shouted.

    A flicker of disgust passed through the middle-aged man''s eyes, with the migrant worker''s body sttered with dirt. If it weren''t for the money, he''d probably be looking for a ce to wash his hands right now!

    "I, Huang Dabao, never deceive! If I say a million, then it''s a million. If you agree, we can make the deal right away!"

    "Deal! Deal! I''ll listen to the boss!"

    As the two chatted enthusiastically, Song Yun was left hanging on the side.

    Song Yun stepped forward with a hostile look at Huang Dabao and said indifferently, "Bro, suddenly interfering with someone else''s deal, that''s not very nice, is it?"

    "Ah? Young man, what are you talking about? Isn''t it about who offers more money gets the sale?"

    Huang Dabao feigned surprise and said, "Young man, you also fancy this treasure? Then you''ll have to offer more than I have!"

    He saw that Song Yun was in his twenties and doubted that he could even scrounge up tens of thousands.

    "Heh, I''ll offer 1.5 million, plus I''ll cover all your wife''s expenses at Hua Chuang Private Hospital!"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, the migrant worker''s face crinkled with joy. It seemed that his wine pot was indeed a treasure for two big bosses to be fighting over it!

    "No way, can you reallye up with that much money?"

    Huang Dabao looked at Song Yun oddly, filled with suspicion.

    "None of your business."

    Song Yun retorted.

    "How can you talk like that, young man!"

    Anger red up in Huang Dabao, and pointing at Song Yun, he said to the migrant worker, "Green behind the ears and unreliable to boot, do you really believe he has that much money? In my opinion, I''ll give you 2 million! The wine pot is mine, if you agree we can sign the contract right now!"

    "Two million?!"

    The migrant worker felt dazzled by the rain of riches, goddamn, this money would be enough to build threerge houses back home and even find a bride for his son!

    "I''ll offer 2.6 million!"

    "Are you deliberately looking for trouble!"

    Huang Dabao red at Song Yun with a sullen expression. Although he was wealthy in assets, consisting of the value of antiques and various properties, he actually had just over two million in liquid funds.

    If he bought this wine pot and couldn''t sell it within three months, he would go bankrupt due to a break in his capital chain.

    "Wasn''t it you who said it goes to the highest bidder? Getting anxious now?"

    "You!!!"

    Huang Dabao snorted coldly and said, "Very well! ''May our green hills never change, our rivers flow forever''¡ªwe''ll see!"

    These threatening words did not concern Song Yun; in Magic Capital, it was his turf. It didn''t matter whether it was a local snake or a dragon crossing the river, they had to coil up and behave!

    Huang Dabao turned to the migrant worker with a look of resentment and said, "He''s offering more money, right? Sell it to him. Let''s see if he can actually produce that much money. I''ll tell you this, if the deal falls through and youe back to me, the price gets cut by half!"

    "This..."

    One was a seemingly wealthy boss, the other a youngd; in truth, he had already made up his mind on who to choose.

    "Brother, this money is literally lifesaving for me. Could we¡ª"

    "There''s a bank nearby. I''ll do the transfer right now, how about that?"

    "Ah? You actually have that much money?"

    "What else."

    The migrant worker''s eyes darted about; money was naturally better the more one had. Plus, the bank was just a few minutes away¡ªthere couldn''t be any deception!

    "Then my wife..."

    "Rest assured, I keep my word. All expenses for your wife at Hua Chuang Private Hospital will be on me."

    "Good, good, good! Let''s go to the bank right now!"

    The migrant worker cradled the wine pot carefully in his arms, walking gingerly on the smooth road. This was about his wife''s life and their happiness for the second half of their lives¡ªhe couldn''t afford the slightest mistake.

    The spectacle ended, and the onlookers dispersed, leaving only Huang Dabao, grinding his teeth and hugging a woman.

    Damn! He couldn''t just let the opportunity slip through his fingers!

    He knew some tough guys who dealt in risky business; these people would take on any job for the right price. Since dealing in the open didn''t work, it was time to resort to shadowy measures!

    Young man, don''t me me. If there''s anyone to me, it''s your bad luck for being too rich!

    Meanwhile, the transaction waspleted at the bank under the assistance of the staff.

    The migrant worker handed over the wine pot to Song Yun with reluctance, after all, it was a legacy from his ancestors. He felt like he had be a prodigal son today. When he met his ancestors in the hereafter, he was sure to be scolded!

    "Brother, which hospital is your wife currently in? I''ll arrange for Hua Chuang Private Hospital to send a vehicle to pick her up."

    "She''s at the third hospital in HP district!"

    "Okay, do you want to go to Hua Chuang Private Hospital and wait, or follow the ambnce to transfer her?"

    Upon hearing this, the migrant worker replied cautiously, "I''ll go with the ambnce; my wife is timid and would be scared if she was transferred without exnation."

    "Alright, let''s wait for the ambnce together then."

    Song Yun called the director of Hua Chuang Private Hospital to arrange for the vehicle.

    Half an hourter, a luxurious Mercedes ambnce arrived.

    A doctor in a white coat stepped out of the passenger side and respectfully said to Song Yun, "Director Song, good to see you!"

    "Hmm. This gentleman''s wife is being treated at the third hospital in HP district. She will now be transferred to our hospital, and all their expenses are waived. Understood?"

    "Understood! We''ll ensure the best treatment for the patient!"

 Chapter 192 Big Uncle!

    Song Yun bid farewell to the elder brother of the migrant workers and nned to check on the progress at Liyu Pavilion.

    As soon as he stepped into the district of the City God Temple, seven or eight honest-looking men dressed in camouge outfits surrounded him.

    Song Yun''s brow furrowed, though these people seemed very docile, as if they had spent a lifetime toiling in the soil, the asional sharpness and ferocity in their eyes couldn''t deceive anyone.

    These men adjusted their course as they walked, intentionally leading Song Yun towards a more secluded area.

    Song Yun actually was curious to see what these people were up to, so he naively followed them.

    "Could you gentlemen please make way?"

    At the moment, Song Yun was acting like a college student, his eyes filled with timidity and shyness.

    An elderly man behind Song Yun ced a hand on his shoulder and said ominously, "Young man, I heard you''re quite wealthy, could you lend us a little?"

    "I have no money, no money... Look at me, all my clothes are no-name brands, how do I look like someone who has money!"

    Song Yun pleaded indignantly, "If you really are in trouble, I still have a few hundred yuan in my wallet, take it all, but please spare me, good fellows!"

    "You seem reasonable enough, so let''s not beat around the bush, we''ll take the wine pot you just bought!"

    A young man with a t face took off his hat, and his blond hair reflected bursts of golden light under the sun.

    "So, how much do you n to pay for it?"

    "Is this enough?"

    The blond man fumbled in his pocket for a while and brought out a handful of change.

    "This... I''m afraid it''s not enough..."

    "Not enough? Then tell us, how much did you buy your wine pot for?"

    An elderly man, with a withered hand, grabbed the back of Song Yun''s neck and said with a chuckle, "Really millions?"

    "No, it''s not..."

    "Listen to advice and eat your fill, what''s more important, your life or possessions?"

    The elderly man said patiently, "You look to be in your twenties, with a bright future ahead of you to squander. Wouldn''t it be a huge loss to die right now?"

    "You should know, we barefoot individuals aren''t afraid of those with shoes. If you really push us, burying you in a hole isn''t out of the question!"

    "So you all are quite fierce individuals, aren''t you?"

    "Heh, if you knew our identity, you definitely wouldn''t be walking out of this alley today, are you sure you want to ask?"

    "Even if I don''t ask, you would still be ruthless afterwards, right? After all, with such arge sum involved, if I call the police, you''d be in big trouble. The safest way for you is to ensure I''m silenced forever, isn''t it?"

    The blond man pped his hands andughed loudly, "You''re really damn smart, kid! Indeed, we didn''t n on letting you live after today''s robbery!"

    "Then it''s easy," Song Yun said calmly, shaking off his previously meek appearance, "I smell a strong scent of earth on you guys. If you''re not farmers, you must be Bao Ding, haven''t I guessed right?"

    "You really are smart, which means we can''t let you go even more!"

    A vicious look shed in the blond man''s eyes, and he threw a punch straight at Song Yun''s throat; if it connected, the force would shatter his Adam''s apple.

    But at thest moment, an extremely sturdy arm grabbed the blond man''s neck and hoisted him up in the air.

    "Who are you? I''m warning you, don''t meddle in others'' business, or our weapons won''t discriminate!"

    A man pulled out a dagger from his pocket and waved it in the air.

    The neer was none other than Huang Baoding; since Song Yun preferred not to draw attention, all the security forces were protecting him covertly.

    "Courting death!"

    Huang Baoding casually threw Huang Mao to the ground, his big foot stomping down on Huang Mao''s chest.

    At that moment, Huang Mao felt at least half of his ribs were fractured. Who exactly was this unknown visitor?

    "Huang, take it easy. Once we''re done, we''ll hand him over to the police station. After all, we''rew-abiding citizens who prefer to keep our hands clean if possible."

    Song Yun delivered an elbow strike to the old man behind him, who was sent flying andy on the ground, life or death unknown.

    The others then realized they had encountered a thorny situation today! This young man was truly ying possum! What on earth had Huang Dabao provoked?

    "Boss, you go ahead with your business; I''ll take care of this scum without dirtying your hands."

    Huang Baoding''s face grew progressively darker as he charged at the remaining thugs with his bare hands.

    Song Yun shrugged his shoulders. You folks are blinded by greed, daring to make a move without even knowing the identity of the person you''re trying to extort. If you''re not asking to die, who is?

    No longer paying attention to the battlefield here, Song Yun headed to Lijade Pavilion, and after revealing his identity, the general manager invited him into the VIP customer reception room.

    "Mr. Song, your material is extremely precious, so our masters will visualize it in their minds for a day before starting. This causes the process to be a bit slow, so I hope for your understanding, Mr. Song!"

    "No problem, as long as the work meets my expectations."

    After reviewing a fewpleted pieces of jewelry, Song Yun nodded in satisfaction. The reputation of Lijade Pavilion was indeed well-founded; they were justified in iming to be the best craftsmen in Magic Capital.

    "Boss, everything has been dealt with."

    Huang Baoding entered and respectfully reported. To be honest, he was now a bit envious of those people at the police station, who received praise for doing essentially nothing.

    "Okay, let''s go home."

    ...

    For many days, Song Yun was at home voraciously absorbing all knowledge about antiques. His brain, enhanced by the system, indeed had an astounding memory. What others took years to fullyprehend, Song Yun managed in a few days without having to use his irvoyant powers to verify the authenticity and age of an antique.

    Just as Song Yun was thinking of practicing his skills on the antique street of the Town God''s Temple, an uninvited guest arrived.

    Looking at Ouyang Jie standing outside with a goofy smile, rubbing the back of his head, Song Yun couldn''t contain his anger. He still remembered the embarrassing run-around he''d gotten from the youngster previously at the Ouyang Family home.

    "Big brother-inw..."

    "Are you looking to practice with me?"

    At the sound of Song Yun''s icy words, Ouyang Jie shuddered and quickly tried to make amends with a grin, "Heh heh, Brother Song! Brother Song!"

    "Spit it out, what''s brought you to Magic Capital?"

    "Ah, don''t you know about the big event that recently happened in Magic Capital?"

    Ouyang Jie seemed quite surprised. Logically, as the wealthiest man in Magic Capital, Song Yun should have eyes and ears everywhere and be the first to know about any changes!

    "Keep hiding it from me, and I''ll beat you!"

    "No no no..." Ouyang Jie quickly admitted his fault with his hands sped together, "Magic Capital has recently unearthed an underground relic site. It''s said that its full excavation could lead to earth-shattering research results. I''ve been assigned by my superiors to ensure the personal safety of the experts involved."

    "An underground relic site?"

    Song Yun stroked his chin in thought. Wouldn''t there be lots of antiques inside? Compared to visiting the Town God''s Temple, a ce riddled with fakes, it would be better to go there and broaden his horizons!

    "Brother, can I go along?"

    "This..."

    Ouyang Jie appeared a bit troubled and hesitantly said, "Big brother-inw..."

 Chapter 193 The Magic Capitals Richest Man Single-Handedly Beats Up the Ouyang Family Heir!

    "Ouyang Jie! It looks like your skin is itching for a lesson!"

    Song Yun suddenly stood up, flexed his fingers, and gestured to Ouyang Jie, "Shall we practice a bit?"

    "No, no!" Ouyang Jie hung his head, not daring to look at Song Yun, "Actually... that day when I went back, I looked up your sister... her name is Xiao Wan, right... I mean... When I say it was love at first sight, would you believe me, uncle?"

    "???"

    Song Yun was dumbstruck, frozen in ce. Damn it, you really are asking for a beating, are you switching from fake to serious now???

    "I swear I''ve never been in a rtionship in my whole life! And I practice the ''Virgin boy skills,'' I can''t just lose my virginity... So, uncle, could you maybe help me out, introduce me to your sister..."

    Before Ouyang Jie could finish speaking, Song Yunshed out with a side-kick towards him.

    Ouyang Jie quickly flipped over to avoid it, shouting non-stop, "It''s true love! Song Yun, as my brother, don''t you want to help a single guy out!"

    "Love my ass! I''m more inclined to believe you''re just lust-driven!"

    Song Yun trembled with fury. This bastard really knew how to make someone angry!

    "Song Yun, I''m letting you hit me because you''re my uncle, but if you keep attacking, I will have to... Aiyo, go easy uncle, I was wrong, uncle, please stop!"

    The more fiercely Ouyang Jie shouted, the harder Song Yun''s fists became.

    At this moment, the door opened, and Ye Qingqing arrived home to see such a scene, stunned. What''s going on???

    Magical Capital''s wealthiest man assaulting the heir of the Ouyang Family... If this got out, wouldn''t it beughable!

    "Husband! If you keep this up, Ouyang Jie will have to be hospitalized!"

    Ye Qingqing hurriedly stepped forward to intercept, her delicate hands continuously stroking Song Yun''s chest, soothing the rage boiling within him.

    "This son of a bitch!"

    Song Yun was panting heavily, but Ouyang Jie didn''t show any signs of admitting his mistake or backing down, continuously calling out ''uncle, uncle.''

    "What exactly happened?"

    Ye Qingqing asked curiously.

    "This guy has a thing for Xiao Wan!"

    Song Yun copsed onto the couch and gulped down a cup of cooled tea.

    "What???"

    Ye Qingqing looked strangely at Ouyang Jie lying on the ground with a bruised face, poking his cheek.

    Ouyang Jie waved his hand in annoyance, "Sis-inw, you don''t need to persuade me, my love for Wan Wan is higher than the sky, deeper than the sea; no one can separate us!"

    "No, I mean, are you two together now?"

    Ye Qingqing slightly knitted her brows. So soon? Could it be that this kid used his family''s power to force Xiao Wan to agree? If that was the case, then her husband hadn''t wronged this kid with the beating!

    "Not... But I believe that with my handsome face and this heart full of true love, Wan Wan will definitely be moved!"

    "Pfft~"

    Ye Qingqing couldn''t help butugh. Under normal circumstances, Ouyang Jie could definitely be considered a solid handsome guy, but the wordsing out of his mouth now were just hrious!

    "Since you''ve not seeded, how can you be so sure Xiao Wan would take an interest in you? The waters in big families are so deep; marrying into your family would be nothing but suffering for Xiao Wan, wouldn''t it?"

    "I..."

    Ouyang Jie was at a loss for words for a moment, grunting and finally saying, "Anyway, I don''t care, I just like Xiao Wan, even if uncle wants to beat me to death, I ept it!"

    Song Yun got up and hopscotched a couple of times, seemingly his earlier actions had been too lenient; this kid was still talking tough!

    "Husband, husband, stop it or this will really end badly!"

    Ye Qingqing quickly intervened.

    "Don''t you find him infuriating! What a piece of work he is!"

    Song Yun''s chest was heaving, clearly infuriated.

    "Oh, young people, you know~"

    Ye Qingqing coquettishly wrapped her arms around Song Yun''s arm, "If Ouyang Jie really likes Wan Wan, why not give him a chance? Whether it works out or not is up to him~"

    "But..." Song Yun was agitated, "Though there are only a few people in the main Ouyang Family line and theyck the scheming found in other big families, what about the side branches? I''m well aware of the arrogance ofrge family offspring. To them, stars are just actors, ythings, and with that in mind, even if Ouyang Jie likes Wan Wan, how could I bear to see her jump into the fire pit!"

    "But you''ve got her back, hubby~"

    Ye Qingqing said with a smile.

    At these words, Song Yun was stunned for a moment before Ye Qingqing continued to strike while the iron was hot, "Wan Wan can''t stay single and be a star forever, right? Since that''s the case, why not have her marry someone who loves her andes from a powerful family, under your protection?"

    There were things Ye Qingqing didn''t feelfortable telling Song Yun, such as whyrge families always liked to use marriage as a bargaining chip when troubles arose¡ªit''s because kinship is the purest and most unbreakable bond in the world.

    As long as there are benefits, as long as a marriage alliance exists, the two families can be as close as wearing the same pair of pants.

    The Ouyang Family couldn''t possibly help Song Yun indefinitely for nothing, but if Xiao Wan married Ouyang Jie, should Song Yun encounter any trouble in the future, the Ouyang Family''s involvement would bepletely justified!

    "This..."

    Now it was Song Yun''s turn to be at a loss for words, because what Ye Qingqing said truly moved him. Xiao Wan was just his sister; she would have to marry off one day, and with Ouyang Jie being fundamentally decent, marrying him might actually be a good choice.

    "Uncle-inw, I really do like Wan Wan, and I promise to love only Wan Wan for my whole life, I will never let her down!"

    Seeing a turning point in the situation, Ouyang Jie leapt to his feet, raising three fingers to the sky as he swore solemnly.

    "Then you must first agree to a few of my demands!"

    "Don''t say a few, what''s a few hundred?"

    "First, you cannot reveal your true identity when you meet Xiao Wan!"

    "Second, if Xiao Wan doesn''t like you and ends up marrying someone else, you cannot interfere at will!"

    "Third, you are not allowed to use external forces to pressure Xiao Wan into epting your pursuit!"

    "Fourth, no cohabitation before marriage!"

    "Fifth..."

    "Uncle-inw... Is it toote for me to change my mind now?"

    Ouyang Jie weakly interjected.

    Song Yun revealed a slight smile and cracked his knuckles tenderly, "What do you think?"

    "Alright, alright! I agree to all of it!"

    "Scram! Keep hanging around in front of me and I might not be able to stop myself from killing you!"

    Ouyang Jie grinned painfully as he rubbed the bruising skin on his body, "So, are you still going to apany me to the underground ruins?"

    Shit!

    He had almost forgotten the actual business at hand.

    "Can you arrange it?"

    "Piece of cake!"

    "Hurry up and scram."

    "Uncle-inw..."

    Ouyang Jie, seeing that Song Yun was slowly raising his hand again, immediately changed his tune, "Song bro, can I stay over at your ce tonight, and we''ll head to the ruins together tomorrow morning?"

    "Aren''t you afraid of idents happening while you''re not around?"

    "To be honest, I came here just for a veneer of glory. The real authority in the team belongs to the deputy team leader and those experts anyway."

 Chapter 194 Signing in at the Underground Ruins, Reward...

    If it wasn''t for his wife''s estate next door soothing and advising him, Song Yun would never have let this bastard stay in his home.

    That evening, Song Yun originally nned to eat out, but couldn''t withstand Ye Qingqing''s coquetry and ended up making a rich and delicious dinner himself.

    "Damn! This is so good! Damn! This is so tasty too! Woo hoo, Song bro, I feel like everything I ate back in Forty-nine City was pigswill, this is so delicious, too delicious!"

    Ouyang Jie cried while stuffing his mouth full of food.

    ...

    The next morning at eight o''clock, a jeep with military tes stopped at the entrance of Song Yun''s house.

    A young soldier got out of the car, adjusted his uniform, and waited for Ouyang Jie to appear.

    "Little Monkey?"

    A voice called out from behind the soldier, who spun around to see the person he had been longing for, Huang Baoding!

    "Squad leader? You... What are you doing here!"

    The soldier''s hands trembled as he hurriedly stepped forward and hugged the other person.

    His real name was Hou Guangliang. When he first joined the army, he didn''t understand anything and made many rookie mistakes. Every time, it was his squad leader, Huang Baoding, who wiped his ass for him. This favor followed him as he transferred between different units, right up to the present!

    "You''ve gotten strong, kiddo!"

    Huang Baoding said with a chuckle, patting Hou Guangliang''s shoulder and nodding with approval. "Who are you waiting for in front of my boss''s house?"

    "Your boss?" Hou Guangliang stood frozen as if struck by lightning: "You...didn''t you be Ouyang''s personal guardter? Howe now..."

    "Heh, my boss''s parents had an old friendship with the old master, and considering his own high status, the old master arranged for me toe over as a bodyguard."

    Perhaps seeing the anxiety and concern in the other''s eyes, Huang Baoding said reassuringly, "Don''t think I''ve been exiled to Magic Capital! Let me tell you, my boss is the richest man in Magic Capital, and following him means enjoying all the perks and freedom you can imagine."

    "But, your talents shouldn''t be wasted like this..."

    Hou Guangliang sounded a bit disheartened.

    "Nonsense! What talents do I have! Here I''m not only able to delve into what I love but also to hook up our retiredrades with some sweet gigs! What''s there to be ashamed of?"

    "I didn''t mean it like that..."

    "Alright, alright, look at you sweating like a pig, still such a wimp!" Huang Baodingughed: "So, who are you waiting for?"

    "Captain Ouyang Jie."

    "Oh, oh, oh, no wonder then."

    "Huh??"

    "Didn''t you know that Captain Ouyang and my boss are good brothers?"

    Upon hearing this, Hou Guangliang was even more astonished. He was aware of the stature the Ouyang Family held, and that the heir to the Ouyang Family being good brothers with a businessman was...

    "Little Monkey, you''re here early."

    While the two were chatting, Ouyang Jie, dressed in casual clothes, opened the door, followed by Song Yun in sports attire.

    "Captain, hello!"

    "Let me introduce you, this is my brother Song Yun. He''sing with us to the underground ruinster."

    So this was the boss that old squad leader was talking about? He looked soft and weak, handsome for sure, but not that impressive...

    "Boss, am Iing along too?"

    Huang Baoding asked.

    Song Yun shook his head: "I won''t be home for a few days. Protect Qing Qing well."

    "Yes, sir!"

    "Well then, squad leader, I''m off. When the mission is over, I''lle find you for a drink."

    Hou Guangliang waved at Huang Baoding, started the vehicle, and took Song Yun and Ouyang Jie toward the underground ruins.

    In the car, Hou Guangliang nced at the rearview mirror with the corner of his eye, sizing up Song Yun meticulously.

    Is this young man the richest man in the Magic Capital? Too young, which family''s progeny is he?

    "Young man, is there something on my face?"

    Song Yun asked gently, startling Hou Guangliang into gripping the steering wheel tighter, "No, no...

    "You drive carefully, kid, and don''t think I don''t know what you''re thinking. I''ll have you know that even I may not be able to beat Song Yun, so you better drop that contempt!"

    Ouyang Jie reminded him mildly from the passenger seat.

    Upon reaching the destination, Song Yun discovered that the area had already been sealed off, having to pass through three security lines to really get to the ce.

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    Once he alighted from the car, work had alreadymenced on the site, with many archeologists carefully using small shovels and brushes to clean the cultural relics.

    "Captain Ouyang is back."

    A refined-looking elderly man greeted Ouyang Jie with a smile, and Ouyang Jie saluted before saying, "Good morning, Professor Yan!"

    "I hear Captain Ouyang is highly skilled. When we enter the main chamberter, we''ll rely on you to protect us, the defenseless," the professor said.

    "Rest assured, I will do my utmost!" Ouyang Jie responded.

    "And this is?"

    "Oh, this is a friend of mine, here today to broaden his experience," Ouyang Jie replied.

    Upon hearing Ouyang Jie''s words, Professor Yan nodded slightly toward Song Yun, without much intention to engage in conversation.

    "We''ve broken through, we''ve broken through!"

    A worker in the pit shouted loudly.

    A crowd of people promptly put down their work and hurried over.

    They saw a grand and ssical bronze door emerge at the bottom of a pit that went down more than ten meters.

    Strikingly, after being sshed with water following such a long period, the bronze door radiated a dark luster and astonishingly showed not the slightest hint of rust!

    "These are characters from the Zhou Dynasty!"

    Professor Yan said excitedly, raising his sses on the bridge of his nose, "This bronze door holds profound research significance! Be very careful when you open it!"

    So, after several hours of work, the bronze door slowly opened, revealing wafts of stale ck smoke that dissipated under the sunlight.

    "Use the extraction fans to remove all the waste gas!"

    Professor Yan hastily instructed, "The bacteria content in the waste gas from ancient tombs is very high, absolutely not to be inhaled!"

    It must be said that the preparations this time were done thoroughly, with more than a dozenrge extraction fans targeting the entrance and operating madly until the air being extracted was clear of any impurities.

    "Ding! Detected host is at the Magic Capital underground relic excavation site, would you like to check in?"

    What a great stroke of luck!

    Has it arrived already?

    Song Yun clicked the ''Yes'' button with joy.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for the sessful check-in, rewarded with top-level archaeology skills and top-level alertness capabilities!"

    "Note: The underground relics are generally filled with mechanisms; top-level alertness will ensure the host remains unharmed!"

    What a great item!

    First came the ability to appraise treasures, and now archaeology skills, this is simply preparation for today!

    "Song, you rest here for now, I''m going to follow Professor Yan down," Ouyang Jie said, putting on a gas mask, his voice buzzing.

    "Can Ie along?"

    Upon hearing this, Ouyang Jie was taken aback, looking at Song Yun in disbelief, "It''s extremely dangerous down there, easy to get hurt, contaminated with bacteria, and then end up with an infection, are you sure?"

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    "I''m sure! If possible, I''d like toe along; if we encounter any danger, I can lend a hand!"

    Hearing this, and considering Song Yun''s skills, Ouyang Jie decisively nodded his head. In this ce, probably no one could be more formidable than Song Yun!

    "I''ll discuss it with Professor Yan, after all, he''s the backbone of the entire team."

    Ouyang Jie found Professor Yan, who was arranging equipment, and began, "The friend I brought wants to enter the underground ruins with us, I hope you..."

    Before he could finish, Professor Yan decisively made a stopping gesture.

    "Ouyang Jie, this underground ruin is of great significance to me, to the entire team, and even to the whole of Hua Country! I cannot possibly let a spoiled young master inside!"

    "Professor Yan, I can tell you clearly, the underground ruins areplex and, after scanning, have countless hidden passages! You should understand the dangers inside better than I do! And my friend is extremely skilled, even I dare not say I could best him. His presence would provide significant protection for this excavation!"

    "Moreover, my friend''s status is very prominent; unlike me, this event won''t be just a feather in his cap, so you have absolutely no need to worry!"

    As a veteran schr of the archaeology department at Magic Capital University, Professor Yan traveled around the world to participate in excavation work, so he wasn''t concerned about Song Yun''s identity¡ªor rather, what kind of person Song Yun was, or what did it have to do with him?

    It must be said that Professor Yan was a pure man.

    But even saints have weaknesses, and Professor Yan''s weaknessy in his students.

    Those disciples, some already middle-aged and others still in their youth, had plenty of time to dedicate their energy to the archaeology of the mothend. If, because of his action today, someone were to sacrifice themselves in the underground ruins, he would feel guilty for a lifetime!

    "Ouyang Jie, is your friend really that skilled?"

    "I can vouch for him with the reputation of the Ouyang Family!"

    "There''s no need for that, I trust your grandfather''s character. Let''s do this, call your friend over, I want to test his character."

    Ouyang Jie broke into a wide grin; the old man wasn''t as difficult to talk to as the rumors suggested!

    He waved at Song Yun, who approached, and after Professor Yan took a good look at the young man, he slowly asked, "Ouyang Jie says your identity is extraordinary, may I know what it is?"

    Song Yun was taken aback, then smiled lightly and said, "My name is Song Yun, I''m the richest man in Magic Capital..."

    "Wait a minute! You said who? The richest man in Magic Capital, Song Yun?"

    Professor Yan suddenly grabbed Song Yun''s hand, excitedly saying, "If I remember correctly, you also hold the position of Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Magic Capital University, right?" Find your next read at m_v l|e-NovelFire

    "Yes..."

    "Mr. Song Yun, thank you for your continuous investments in the research institutions affiliated with Magic Capital University. It''s precisely because of your funding that our archaeology department has the extra energy to devote ourselves entirely to academia; thank you for your contributions!"

    With that, Professor Yan bowed deeply to Song Yun.

    "Ouyang Jie, you should have said earlier that your friend was Mr. Song! This is like running into a family member away from home!"

    Professor Yan gave Ouyang Jie a reproachful look, then turned back to Song Yun with a changed expression. As a schr, he couldn''t just wish for rice to cook with! To use a phrase from the young people nowadays, Song Yun was the entire archaeology department''s sugar daddy!

    "Mr. Song, you are a person of high standing, do you really wish to go with us?"

    Song Yun nodded affirmatively, he hade for this very purpose today!

    "Alright, I''ll find someone to get you a set of equipment right away!"

    ...

    Equipped and ready, a total of seven people set off on the first exploration.

    Aside from the team leader, Professor Yan, there were his three disciples, along with Song Yun, Ouyang Jie, and Hou Guangliang, who drove them there in the morning.

    The searchlights were turned on, and beams of light explored the pitch-ck depths of the cave.

    The chilling energy mixed with the cold wind battered against the seven who had just entered the cave, and even though they were already wearing protective suits, they could still feel the piercing difort.

    Professor Yan struggled conspicuously among the crowd. The elderly fear the damp and chilly conditions the most, and this ce had it all.

    "Look! What''s that up ahead!"

    After going more than ten meters inside, Hou Guangliang spotted an object ahead and issued a timely warning.

    Song Yun and another member raised their weapons and switched posts with Hou Guangliang, who was scouting ahead. They took over the lead in exploring the path while Hou Guangliang covered the rear.

    "Thismp isn''t giving us very good lighting, huh! Come on, Ouyang Jie, you can''t possibly skimp on equipment even if you''re broke!"

    Song Yun and Ouyang Jie could only vaguely see something up ahead, but after another ten meters or so, they still hadn''t reached it. It was as if their group was always stepping in ce.

    "Bullshit, this is the most cutting-edge equipment in Hua Country!"

    Ouyang Jie, usually courageous on the surface, also felt a bit uneasy. Damn it, they hadn''t run into an invisible wall, had they? Why haven''t they arrived yet!

    "Stop a moment."

    Song Yun raised his arm and said, "Continuing forward isn''t the solution; this might be a maze that uses vision tricks, for all we know we might have been looped onto the path without realizing!"

    "Weren''t we walking in a straight line?"

    Ouyang Jie asked with a puzzled look on his face.

    "In this environment, do you really think all your senses are giving you the truth?"

    Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere became still. The friction of air currents in the space now sounded like the wailing of ghastly apparitions.

    "Then shall we backtrack for now to regroup?"

    A disciple of Professor Yan asked timidly. He had been on many excavations with his teacher over the years¡ªno less than eighty if not a hundred¡ªbut he had never encountered such a sinister ce!

    "That''s the safest option!"

    Song Yun said earnestly, "Even if our initial exploration makes no progress, we can''t afford to lose anyone!"

    Professor Yan nodded reluctantly, but as the group turned around to head back the way they came, the path was cut off!

    A wall in front of thempletely crushed their hopes.

    "..."

    "..."

    "..."

    "It seems we''re being forced to move forward!"

    Song Yun''s mind was exceptionally clear at this point, and seeing the faces of the others losing confidence, he spoke encouragingly, "Don''t worry, as long as we don''t send back any messages, they''ll send a rescue team from above. I refuse to believe that with excavators involved, this ce will still be so eerie!"

    "Right, right, right!"

    Ouyang Jie quickly agreed. In this faintly lit ce, you could hear the sound of every breath, and continued exposure would drive a person''s sanity to the brink!

    "Let''s keep moving forward and see what strangeness lies ahead!"

    The entirepany thus proceeded, stooping through the silent corridor, and after an unknown amount of time, an oilmp suddenly lit up ahead.

    The sight before them soured everyone''s mood even further!

 Chapter 196 Woo woo woo, my innocence!

    Illuminated by the eerie green glow of an unknown oilmp as well as the heamps attached to their hats, the group panicked to discover that this small space of barely more than twenty square meters was filled with stacks of white bones!

    Their spirits slowly sank at this sight. If they couldn''t find a new path, would they end up joining these white bones?

    "Look, the clothes on these bodies are modern!"

    Professor Yan showed no fear, but rather an enthusiastic interest in studying them: "It seems these poor souls were local workers. Judging by the fact that the copper door is undamaged, these people must have used Luoyang shovels to break through the soilyer and then dug out this passage."

    "However, their presence here also proves one thing to us, that anything in the underground relics has yet to be disturbed, which is good news for us!"

    "Professor Yan... maybe you should think about how we can avoid repeating their mistakes..."

    Ouyang Jie sighed, "There''s no way forward. Should we rest here or continue searching?"

    Nobody wanted to stay in such a ce, surrounded by the deceased. But as they continued to search, they reluctantly found that this was the only way forward.

    Could this really be the extent of the underground relics?

    Song Yun furrowed his brow and stepped forward to examine the bones, picking up a femur with a gloved hand and saying, "This is a thigh bone with signs of fractures, which suggests that these people died from abnormal causes, having experienced a battle while they were alive!"

    "And look at this one, the sh marks on this bone!"

    "If these people were still alive... given their size, how could they have fought in such a cramped space?"

    Without meaning to, everyone''s mind began to simte the process... until the bloody truth made them all shudder in horror.

    "It''s horrific..."

    One of Professor Yan''s youngest disciples couldn''t stop his legs from shaking.

    "What could have made them turn on each other?"

    Song Yun muttered to himself, finding it impossible to believe. These grown adults wouldn''t even be able to move; they''d fill the entire space just by standing there. Could it have been for... profit?

    Unlikely, he thought, knowing that the work of a localborer was typically a family trade, characterized by tight-knit rtionships to prevent backstabbing.

    Then what terrible thing had they encountered?

    Song Yun looked up carefully at the small space, it seemed even less likely!

    What was it, then?

    "Hm? What''s this fragrance? Am I hallucinating?"

    Ouyang Jie, knitting his brows, knew that since he wore a gas mask, it should be impossible for any smell to reach him!

    "I smell it too!"

    Song Yun shouted, "Quick, block the air vents with something! This scent might be the very cause of the local workers killing each other!"

    Upon hearing this, the group panicked. They were equipped to deal with anything the underground relics threw at them, but there was no extra room for things like cotton cloth.

    "It''s themp! It must be themp!"

    Professor Yan shouted to Song Yun, "They added a hallucinogen to themp oil!"

    Song Yun''s eyes narrowed, and he threw his dagger toward themp.

    "Crack!"

    Themp shattered into pieces, but by then the strange fragrance had already filled the air, clouding everyone''s vision.

    "Virgin boy urine is a cure for all poisons!"

    Song Yun searched his memory and yelled, before charging towards Ouyang Jie.

    "What are you doing, Song Yun! Ah, help! No, it''s your sister I like! No, don''t!"

    Seeing Song Yune at him intent on unbuckling his belt, Ouyang Jie cried out.

    "You''d better be telling the truth, kid, or only one of us is walking out of here alive today!"

    Song Yun''s gaze was icy. He knew his own strength better than anyone. His body, modified by the system, was no longerparable to that of an average person; if he were to lose his mind, the other six would be brutally killed by him!

    "Big brother! I beg you, spare me!"

    "Get undressed! And pee!"

    "Ah??? No, big brother, that kind of thing doesn''t juste onmand!"

    "Ouyang Jie! You better hurry up if you don''t want to die!"

    Professor Yan could hardly stand at this point, stumbling into the darkness, calling out incessantly, "Huan Huan, my Huan Huan, wait for daddy!"

    Hou Guangliang tightly clung to Professor Yan from behind; if someone was lost now, the chances of finding them again were virtually zero!

    "It''s you! You executioner! Give me back my daughter! Give her back!"

    Professor Yan was in a frenzy, seemingly transformed into a different person, the veins in his hands bulging as he spun around and fiercely choked Hou Guangliang''s throat.

    Hou Guangliang''s defenses were instantly shattered by this powerful force, his hands pping at Professor Yan incessantly, but the professor had gone mad, unresponsive to the outside world.

    "Damn it!"

    Song Yun quickly stepped forward, delivering a precise karate chop to the back of Professor Yan''s neck, skillfully executed so as not to injure him while knocking him out.

    "I... Damn! I thought I was a goner! Thanks, Boss Song!"

    Hou Guangliang knelt on the ground, gasping for air. The recent scare was intense; Professor Yan might seem frail and schrly, but his strength was truly formidable!

    "Ouyang Jie! Are you done yet, damn it!"

    Song Yun shouted, "Which one of you is still a virgin!"

    "...I... I''m not anymore..."

    "I wasn''t since high school!"

    "This... don''t look at me, though I''m not handsome, I''m already married!"

    "What about you, Little Hou?"

    "Boss Song... I have a fianc¨¦e back in my hometown..."

    "Ouyang Jie! Hurry it up!"

    Ouyang Jie, on the verge of tears, thought, what kind of people are these, rushing someone to pee!

    Besides, is that even something one can control?

    If he didn''t have to go, he just didn''t!

    "Brother Song, I really don''t have a drop..."

    Song Yun hurried over, grabbing Ouyang Jie''s shoulder seriously, "Bro, hold on! I will definitely remember your contribution to the group!"

    "What? Ah!!! My body!"

    As Song Yun pressed on several acupuncture points on Ouyang Jie''s body, Ouyang Jie suddenly lost control, and like a dam releasing its water, a torrent of foul-smelling urine gushed out.

    "Song Yun, damn you! I hate you so much! Wuu wuu wuu, my pure body!"

    "Wipe yourself off!"

    Luckily, Song Yun had taken a small packet of tissues with him when he left, and now they came in handy!

    "Everybody take off your shoes, dip your socks in the virgin boy''s urine, and ce them over the breathing valves of your gas masks!"

    Song Yun took the lead, and although the smell was unbearable, the desire to survive outweighed the concern for the stench!

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    "You all owe your lives to me! Whoever dares to speak of today''s events had better not me me for turning my back on them! And you, Song Yun, you owe me an introduction to Xiao Wanter!"

    Once Ouyang Jie had cleaned up, he began to bluster.

    "Hey! Boss Song, look here, there''s a hole!"

    Due to the recentmotion, the scattered bones finally revealed a hidden passage!

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 Chapter 197: Chapter 197 Theres a Traitor Among Us!

    "My head hurts so much..."

    Professor Yan also began to gradually wake up; he slowly propped himself up, shaking his head, feeling as if his brain were paste.

    It seemed he had just seen his daughter who passed away many years ago... It must have been a dream, for his daughter had been deceased for nearly twenty years!

    "Professor Yan, how do you feel?"

    Song Yun came forward and helped him up, asking with concern.

    "No big problem, I''ll recover in a while."

    Professor Yan''s eyes were somewhat unfocused; all he could think about was the image of his daughter when she was young, never before had he felt such a strong desire to return home.

    "Professor, we''ve found a new path; would youe and take a look?"

    Ouyang Jie was leaning on the entrance, shining a spotlight inside, but the darkness seemed imprable, swallowing all the light.

    "This is a bit troublesome!"

    Professor Yan brought out his years of expertise to exin to everyone, "The stones used to construct this tunnel have records in history, originating from an extraterrestrial meteorite. This meteorite has excellent light-absorbing properties, and a slight misstep will leave you lost inside!"

    "This..."

    The group members started to hesitate; they hadn''t explored much, but had already encountered so much danger. Who knew what they might encounter next!

    "Staying here means certain death, but moving forward might lead to a new path. You decide."

    The words of Song Yun brought silence to the group; they checked their watches, but the needles seemed to have been twisted and damaged due to the maic field of the earth. However, based on years of experience, they knew they had been down there for almost five hours!

    During these five hours, they had expended a tremendous amount of energy, and what was left in their bodies was not enough tost until rescue arrived.

    "Let''s move forward."

    Professor Yan, acting as the team''s cornerstone at that moment, knew that waiting for a rescue wasn''t a viable option if they wanted to survive with any certainty.

    Entering the tunnel, Song Yun, with the best physical skills, took the lead, and the remaining six members held onto the clothing of the person in front of them. If anyone fell behind, the exploration would stop immediately!

    The shlights werepletely useless in there, so the team slowed their pace deliberately.

    Fortunately, after an unknown length of time, the shlights began to work again, and the path ahead was clear.

    "Take a break and see if we''ve lost anything in the tunnel."

    "I lost a folding military shovel!"

    "Me too!"

    "I''ve lost a dagger!"

    "My... my bullets in my pocket!"

    After listening, Song Yun''s gaze sharpened, and he said in a low voice with a frown, "As I was moving forward, it felt as though someone touched me. What about you?"

    "..."

    "..."

    Fine, their expressions said it all; there were definitely unknown creatures in the tunnel just now!

    "Be on guard!"

    Song Yun and the other two spread out to form a triangle, enclosing Professor Yan and the other four in the middle.

    "There''s a stone door ahead; we need your help, Professor Yan."

    The path ahead was blocked once again, and the stone door in front of everyone was adorned with a picture of an unknown fierce beast, with eyes embedded with gems that glistened under the shlight.

    "This is a tomb-guarding beast, meant to drive away evil spirits and ensure that the tomb''s owner can rest in peace after death!"

    Professor Yan reached out and gently touched the gems; they were extremely pure, not even one or two in modern society could match their quality. This also indicated one thing: the status of this underground site was very high! Perhaps it was even the final resting ce of some king!

    "How the hell do we open this, we can''t just blow it up, can we!"

    Ouyang Jie, somewhat irritable, smacked his head. Not to mention the cave-in that explosives would cause in such a confined space, but the shockwave itself would be unbearable!

    "We can''t blow it up! This stone door is of great research significance!"

    Professor Yan hurriedly dissuaded everyone from harboring that idea; after fiddling with the stone door for a long time, he didn''t find any mechanisms.

    "Let me have a look."

    Song Yun used the Perspective Eyes ability, and instantly saw that the mechanism behind the stone door wasplex. It took him over an hour to finally locate the key point.

    "Step back, everyone!"

    Song Yun stretched out his hand to press on the Tomb-guarding beast''s nose and pushed with effort.

    Whether the mechanism, eroded over a millennium, could still function properly was another matter.

    "Click, click click, click click click..."

    Sounds of gears grinding against each other rang out as the stone door slowly opened. Song Yun''s forehead was sweaty, feeling that exhaustion was not far away, he shouted to the others, "Hurry up and get through!"

    After waiting for everyone to enter, Song Yun used thest bit of his strength to let the stone door rebound for a second, then he dived in with a leap.

    "Bang!"

    The stone door closed again, and the torches on both sides of the new corridor instantly lit up, illuminating the way forward.

    "Song Yun, you actually have studied this area too!"

    Ouyang Jie didn''t know how many skills his brother possessed, but in his eyes, Song Yun was like Doraemon, always having a solution no matter what the danger!

    "I''ve just seen this mechanism in an ancient book and decided to give it a try."

    "Mr. Song is being modest. I''ve been doing archaeology my whole life and still haven''t found a way. This proves Mr. Song''s erudition!"

    After Professor Yan praised him, he adjusted his explorationmp to its brightest, and observed the surroundings intently.

    "Do you see something ahead?"

    The group''s gaze followed, and saw a protruding area about four or five square meters ahead in the corridor, where arge chest was ced.

    "Treasure!"

    The youngest disciple of Professor Yan eximed excitedly, "After so many hardships, we are finally going to see the treasures of the underground ruins!"

    "Don''t open it, our main task now is to find a way out. Even if there are significant discoveries in this chest, we cannot take them with us."

    Song Yun threw a bucket of cold water on everyone''s eagerness, deliberately quenching their greed. How many people from ancient to modern times have been done in by their desires? Song Yun did not want his young wife to be a widow so soon.

    "Let''s move on. We can open it next time when the main forcees down."

    Song Yun reminded them and walked on ahead on his own.

    Except for Professor Yan''s young disciple, everyone else followed closely, none wanting to be left behind.

    "Damn it... why didn''t the kid fall for it..."

    The young disciple, with a gloomy look, watched as the rest of the group moved further away. He quickly rubbed his face to put on a facade of fear and called out, "Wait for me!"

    "There''s danger ahead on the road!"

    Song Yun called a halt, and everyone peered ahead where the corridor material was made of meteorite once again nullifying the effect of the explorationmps.

    And this one felt different than before. Although pitch ck as well, they still had the courage to move forward, but this new darkness felt gloomy and cold, instantly raising everyone''s alertness to the highest level.

    "Yu Shengzong, go ahead and see if there''s any danger."

    Song Yunmanded in an irrefutable tone.

    Yu Shengzong was Professor Yan''s youngest disciple. He looked towards his teacher and saw that he too waspletely puzzled.

    Could it be that Song Yun had discovered his true identity?

    Impossible!

    What he didn''t know was that, while using the Perspective Eyes ability, Song Yun had identally seen the tattoo on his back.

    And that tattoo was the same as the one on the arrogant young man''s chest that they had encountered at the stone gambling venue before!

    Moreover, the clumsy performance of Yu Shengzong when he wanted everyone to open the chest had convinced Song Yun even more that this person was up to no good!

 Chapter 198 There Seems to Be Something in the Soil!

    "Song Yun, the path ahead seems dangerous. If things don''t work out, let''s turn back,"

    Professor Yan highly valued his young disciple, and although he had great faith in Song Yun''s decisions, his protective instinct stillpelled him to voice his concern.

    "Hehe, Sheng Zong is young and agile; he can run out in time if anything happens,"

    Song Yun said with a smile, "Professor Yan, don''t you trust me? If anything were to happen to Sheng Zong, I would definitely rescue him immediately!"

    "Then why don''t you go yourself?"

    Yu Shengzong asked with an inscrutable expression.

    "As guards, our first duty is to ensure Professor Yan''s safety. Besides, the stone door has closed behind us and it''s uncertain whether we can return the same way, so that''s why we''re relying on you,"

    This reasoning was watertight, and nobody could find fault with it.

    Yu Shengzong sighed as if resigned to his fate, his legs feigning a tremble as he walked into the darkness.

    Soon, his figure waspletely swallowed by the darkness, as if he had disappeared from the world.

    "Brother, sending a youngster to scout isn''t your style,"

    Ouyang Jie whispered as he stepped forward.

    "Just wait for the show,"

    Song Yun watched the darkness with a calm gaze, ready for any danger that mighte.

    "Ah! Help! Someone save me!"

    Yu Shengzong''s faint cries echoed from the darkness. Professor Yan had taken a step forward, eager to help, but he quickly realized that he was the weakest in the group.

    "Song boss, aren''t you going to save him?"

    Hearing Professor Yan''s urgent inquiry, Song Yun looked towards the ckness with a hint of dread in his eyes and held his breath as he pointed ahead.

    An ancient corpse, clothed in tattered rags and emaciated, limped out.

    "Holy shit! This..."

    Ouyang Jie had just started speaking when Song Yun mped a hand firmly over his mouth.

    No one had expected to encounter something out of a novel today, a zongzi!

    This wasn''t something to eat for the Dragon Boat Festival, but an ancient corpse!

    At that moment, Professor Yan was also bbergasted, as his lifelong faith in science copsed.

    "Roar!"

    The zongzi continued to w at its own face and roar angrily at everyone.

    Song Yun let out a cold chuckle, slowly drawing a dagger from his waist, ready for battle.

    "Die!"

    The zongzi''s voice was extremely hoarse as it closed in, but when it was still a few meters away from Song Yun, it stopped in its tracks.

    It was curious why this human in front of it wasn''t scared, instead, filled with a fighting spirit in his eyes.

    "All die!"

    "Come on!"

    Song Yun gestured with his finger at the zongzi, his body constantly swaying from side to side, looking ready to strike first.

    "Invader, leave now and I''ll spare your life!"

    "What a lot of nonsense,"

    Song Yun raised his dagger and thrust straight at the ancient corpse, which showed panic in its eyes and turned to run away!

    "Come back here!"

    How could Song Yun let go of such an opportunity? He grabbed the top of the zongzi''s head with one hand and kicked its waist, causing the ancient corpse to groan and feel a sense of powerlessness, copsing to its knees.

    "Professor Yan, is this thing interesting enough for your research?"

    Song Yun asked disdainfully, stepping on the ancient corpse.

    "Enough... enough..."

    Everyone had not yet reacted, after all, this was an ancient corpse! It was something that existed only in legends and novels!

    Yet, Song Yun had subdued it so easily?

    Without needing any magic artifact or donkey hoof?

    "Impressive, Brother Song is truly impressive..."

    Ouyang Jie muttered, his lips smacking, as he finally understood the gap between him and Song Yun!

    That courage alone, he would have to learn for a lifetime!

    "Hehe, Professor Yan should let your student exin to you how this ''zongzi'' came to be,"

    Song Yun retracted his dagger, gripped the ancient corpse''s dried outer skin with both hands, and ripped it apart violently, revealing a figure inside.

    It was none other than Yu Shengzong!

    "How did you discover it was me!"

    Yu Shengzong''s eyes were filled with resentment and confusion, as he found Song Yun to be anything but normal!

    "It was you!"

    Ouyang Jie gave him a p on the back of his head, none too pleased. If something like this appeared above ground, it would at most make people think of performance art, but this was underground!

    Scaring people could scare someone to death!

    "Why would you do this!"

    Upon hearing Ouyang Jie''s question, Yu Shengzong opened his mouth to say, "When I entered earlier, I found no danger, just a coffin inside, and inside the coffin was a leather sack sewn into the shape of a person. Then I remembered therge crate from earlier, so I wanted to scare you away and secretly pilfer a couple of treasures for myself..."

    "Greed has clouded your judgment! Do you realize how sensational these cultural relics would be if authenticated, what it could bring to the world of archaeology? And you only thought of yourself, I am so disappointed in you!"

    Professor Yan spoke with a mix of anger and pity, "I had always thought you were a good kid, but now I must admit I was mistaken. When you return, take care of your own withdrawal procedures!"

    "p!"

    Song Yun stepped forward and pped Yu Shengzong across the face, grabbing his chin coldly as he said, "Tell the truth!"

    "I am telling the truth!"

    "Hehe, don''t you think the excuse you found was too convenient? Is that a reaction a student coulde up with on the spot?"

    Song Yun said coldly, "Who is the person behind you?"

    "I don''t know what you''re talking about! If you think I''ve vited thew, you can take me to the Public Security Bureau, but you certainly do not have the right to carry out vignte justice!"

    "No worries, I''ll ask slowly once we get back up."

    Song Yun delivered a karate chop straight to the other''s neck.

    Yu Shengzong''s eyes rolled back as he copsed to the ground.

    "Song Yun, could he be a spy sent by a foreign agency?"

    Ouyang Jie asked in a grave voice, because if that were the case, every person involved in the excavation work would have to undergo a thorough investigation!

    "I don''t know, let''s discuss these issues once we''re back on the surface. Let''s continue onwards."

    At this moment, Song Yun was undoubtedly the most authoritative person in the team, and no one questioned any decision he made.

    Passing through the pitch-ck passage, what appeared before everyone was a tomb chamber measuring four to five hundred square meters.

    Within it was a sealed stone hut, an ordinary coffin, and a machine gun ced in the corner.

    The danger Song Yun had sensed earlier probably originated from here.

    "Someone has already been here, should we still open the coffin?"

    "Even if there is a glimmer of hope, we must open it!"

    Professor Yan''s eyes showed a hint of worry, fearing that they would return empty-handed today.

    Song Yun stepped forward and lifted the coffin lid, which was empty inside.

    "Sigh... just as I thought..."

    Professor Yan let out a deep sigh, all the preparations, all the risks, at this moment, all came to naught.

    Song Yun activated his Perspective Eyes, continuously observing the surroundings. The house had been built decades ago, the coffin was from a few years back, wait, there seemed to be something in the soil!

 Chapter 199 : 199: The Devils Whisper!

    "Rest here for now; I''ll go and keep watch around us."

    Song Yun instructed and then walked towards the back of the stone house.

    About thirty centimeters off the ground at the base of the wall, Song Yun dug out an iron box.

    Upon opening it, there was a potion inside that emitted a faint blue glow, constantly tempting Song Yun to use it like the whispers of a demon.

    "Fuck! What the hell is this thing!"

    Song Yun expended a great deal of mental effort just to tear his gaze away from the potion; it was too domineering! Merely a nce had already made him deeply addicted.

    What would happen if he used it?

    Song Yun''s mind was in constant torment; in his head, there were two little figures now, one an angel, the other a demon.

    The angel was telling him not to use any potion other than what the system provided, while the demon kept urging him with temptation to use it right away!

    "Song Yun! This potion''s origin is unknown, and the side effects it brings could very well be your nightmare!"

    "Don''t be scared! Isn''t power what you want? Don''t you want to be better than the rest on your own strength?"

    "Don''t use it! Do not use it! Think about your lovely wife at home; do you really want to make her a young widow???"

    "To be a king, you must be ruthless! What are you afraid of! Isn''t this power enough to dispel all your hesitations!!!"

    "Stop!"

    Song Yun roared, clutching his head in anger.

    "Song Yun, what''s wrong!"

    Ouyang Jie picked up his weapon and rushed toward the stone house. If Song Yun didn''t respond immediately, he would consider having Hou Guangliang lead Professor Yan and the others to evacuate first while he himself went to see what was going on.

    "It''s nothing; I''m just too mentally exhausted and had a hallucination."

    When Ouyang Jie heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief. Song Yun was currently the backbone of the whole team and the most powerful among them; if something were to really happen to him, it''s likely that no one left would have the hope to survive.

    Song Yun took a couple of deep breaths, removed the socks from his gas mask, and wrapped the potion up tightly. When he got out, he definitely needed to find someone to study it; he had to know what was inside!

    "You scared the crap out of me just now!"

    Watching Song Yune out from behind the stone house, Ouyang Jie hit him in the chest.

    "We''d better hurry on; have you forgotten what happened when we passed through the first meteoric corridor, and things got lost?"

    Song Yun was now extremely wary of these things, neither divine nor ghostly; who knew whether the forces behind Yu Shengzong had any tricks left!

    "Since someone has been here before, there must be a way to leave."

    Professor Yan stroked his sses on the bridge of his nose and said, "Let''s split up and look around, see if we can find any mechanisms."

    The six people each took responsibility for an area. Song Yun had already used his Perspective Eyes to find where the mechanism was; he walked into the stone house where there was a wooden bed. Moving it aside, there was a ring-pull on the floor.

    Opening the floor tile, gusts of fresh air blew into his face.

    "Professor Yan, I''ve found it!"

    Song Yun shouted to those outside, and the other six hurried over, hesitating around the pitch-ck hole, as no one knew where it might lead them.

    "I''ll go down first to explore!"

    Song Yun jumped down andnded on the firm ground below, which was just over two meters from the surface, a height from which an ordinary person wouldn''t get hurt.

    "Come on down; I''ve got you!"

    One after another, they entered and felt the flow of wind, greedily removing their gas masks to breathe the air. Ouyang Jie''s urine... it was really quite a pungent smell!

    "Triangle formation, I''ll take the lead!"

    Song Yunkai activated his Perspective Eyes to lead the way uphill. After about fifteen minutes, a huge boulder blocked their path.

    Song Yun pushed hard, and a ray of sunlight shone on everyone''s faces.

    This is what life is all about!

    "Finally made it out, damn, not only did we get nothing, but we almost died in there!"

    Ouyang Jie took off his heavy protective suitpletely andfortably bounced twice on the ground, feeling so solid and reassuring!

    "Where is this ce?"

    Professor Yan looked around, feeling somewhat familiar with the surroundings.

    "Don''t you remember, teacher? There was a mountain next to the excavation site, this is the back of that mountain! Those damn coolies have dug through the bottom of the mountain!"

    One of Professor Yan''s disciples said resentfully, "We''ve put in so much effort, and got nothing in return, it''s so frustrating!"

    "It''s good that no one was hurt."

    Professor Yan soothed his disciples'' emotions. He turned back to look at Yu Shengzong, who was being carried by Hou Guangliang, with a veryplex expression. If it wasn''t for Song Yun''s clever unmasking of the lies, they all might have gotten lost in the underground pce.

    Ouyang Jie took out the walkie-talkie and found that it was working again. He contacted the relevant personnel only to discover that a day and a night had passed.

    After surviving life and death, each of themyzily on the grass, basking in the sun, and the feeling was just toofortable!

    The rescue team arrived quickly, along with the National Security Bureau and doctors.

    The doctors checked the seven individuals and found no serious issues, which was a relief.

    The National Security Bureau was there for Yu Shengzong, needing to rify what kind of power was behind him and what they were plotting.

    After arriving at the camp with the others, Song Yun had Ouyang Jie arrange for someone to send him home.

    He couldn''t stay here for long, because in his arms, he had a vial that needed figuring out!

    ...

    The Huashi Vi.

    Song Yuny on the bed, ceaselessly fiddling with the thoroughly wrapped vial. He had just been unable to resist opening it again, and the allure of the medicine was stronger this time, he was mere centimeters away from plunging the needle into his skin!

    "Click!"

    The door of the room was opened.

    "Honey, when did youe back?"

    Ye Qingqing looked at Song Yun, who was lying on the bed, her eyes brimming with joy.

    Without any hesitation, she pounced toward the bed and hugged Song Yun tightly, her head buried into his chest as she took a deep breath.

    "I missed you so much~"

    "I missed you too."

    Song Yun gently caressed Ye Qingqing''s hair with one hand, while covertly slipping the vial into his pocket with the other. He did not want anyone close to him to see such a thing, for if they used it without restraint, Song Yun couldn''t bear the consequences!

    "Darling, did you guys have any fun stuff happen this time?"

    "No, I think I prefer just staying home and sleeping with you."

    Song Yun began teasing Ye Qingqing with a mischievous smile, and before long, the door was closed, and the father-inw''s task was once again underway!

    Two hourster, Song Yun took a shower, feeling refreshed all over; even his previously muddled mind was now clear.

    He locked the vial up in a cab and went downstairs to start preparing lunch.

    "Bang, bang, bang!"

    The vi''s front door was knocked. Bao Ding sat in the surveince room, nced outside, and saw a harmless old man relentlessly knocking on the door.

 Chapter 200 : 200: The Line between Life and Death!

    "Old master, what can I do for you?"

    Huang Baoding opened the door and asked, puzzled.

    Because of Song Yun''s status, many people dreamt of instant sess, hoping to gain the favor of the richest man in Magic Capital every day.

    Some daring souls, having gotten hold of certain information from who knows where, even had the audacity toe knocking directly, and had it not been for Huang Baoding and the others forcibly ejecting them, those people would have pitched tents right at the doorstep.

    "May I ask, is this the home of Magic Capital''s richest man, Song Yun?"

    The old man asked with a benevolent smile.

    Huang Baoding nodded, not understanding, and the next second the old man vanished from his line of sight. Huang Baoding only felt a p against his chest and then the whole person was tossed into the air, crashing heavily into the flower pond.

    A few seconds passed before the pain spread through his entire body. He bit down hard on his teeth and struggled to get up, but the old man walked over slowly and kicked him in the abdomen. Huang Baoding soared like a ball, breaking the second-floor window with his impact.

    The loud noise alerted Song Yun, who was in the kitchen. By the time he stepped out into the living room, the other two security personnel were already armed and confronting the old man.

    "Boss, run! We''ll hold him off for you!"

    The two security personnel crouched down, summoning all their strength. The old man had overpowered Huang Baoding without breaking a sweat, and although they admitted to themselves that they were no match for him, their sense of honor continuously reminded them that they were there to alleviate their employer''s worries in exchange for their wages!

    "So you''re Song Yun, huh? You look quite young. I really wish I had your robust body!"

    The old man stroked his goatee, with a sharp light flickering in his eyes.

    But then it seemed as if he remembered something and concealed the greed in his eyes.

    "Who are you!"

    Song Yun frowned tightly. He could not gauge the old man''s martial prowess, meaning that if they came to blows, he could very likely end up crippled or even dead!

    "My identity isn''t important. What''s important is the item you recently ''acquired''."

    The old man extended his hand, smiling amiably as he spoke, "Return the item, and I''ll leave immediately."

    "If you''re looking for trouble, at least find a better excuse! Who doesn''t know that I, Song Yun, am the richest man in Magic Capital? If I desire something, surely I wouldn''t stoop so low as to steal!"

    The old man shook his head and said, "Something blue, you understand?"

    "!!!"

    The potion!

    These were people from behind Yu Shengzong''s influence!

    They must have learned of Yu Shengzong''s arrest, and when they went back to search for the potion hidden behind the stone cabin, they discovered it had vanished!

    But their ability to act was rmingly fast!

    Only a few hours had passed, and they had already tracked him down!

    Thiswork was nothing short of terrifying!

    But if he just handed it over, Song Yun would be resentful!

    He still hadn''t figured out the purpose of the potion! If it turned out to be something harmful to society, then he would be a criminal!

    "Sorry, I think you''ve got the wrong person, I have no idea what you''re talking about."

    "You''re not being a good boy!"

    The old man took each step slowly, moving toward Song Yun.

    The two security personnel exchanged nces and attacked the old man, one in front and one behind, but sadly, with one encounter, they were sent flying by the old man''s palm, their life and death unknown.

    "Your delicate wife is still on the second floor, isn''t she? Once I deal with you, I''ll naturally find whatever you''re hiding. Then, I''ll have my fun with your delicate wife!"

    The old man stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, saying, "Ye Qingqing is quite the tasty morsel. Actually, I''ve had my eye on her for a long time, but you got to her first. No matter, it makes it all the more interesting to y with her!"

    "You''re seeking death!"

    Song Yun adopted a fighting stance, fusing mind and body. As he circted his thoughts, his figure began to blur, and he delivered a vicious Top-heart Elbow Strike to the old man''s chest.

    However, the old man was not injured; he chuckled with disdain and swept a side kick to Song Yun''s abdomen.

    Song Yun felt himself hurling through the air as the old man struck his body rapidly with both hands, each punch and palm strike emitting a sound of tearing through the air!

    "Ugh!"

    Song Yuny on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

    This old man was too formidable! Not something a human could handle at all!

    Keep in mind that his body had been remodeled by the system countless times, and it could withstand blows that were dozens of times stronger than what a normal person could handle, yet even such a body was nothing but a mere gestiction in front of the old man!

    "System! I''m about to die! Save me!"

    Song Yun roared incessantly in his mind.

    "Ding! Host''s life value is dropping, do you want to activate self-protection mode?"

    "After it''s activated, will I be a superhuman?"

    "Ding! Once the host activates it, you will enter a state of feigned death. In this state, you will take zero damage from any physical attacks and your recovery ability will elerate!"

    "No!"

    If he activated it, then Ye Qingqing would be no different from amb waiting to be ughtered!

    "Ding! Mission issued, does the host ept?"

    "??? Are you fucking kidding me? I''m about to die, and you''re still issuing missions! How can Iplete them if I''m dead?"

    "Ding! Mission issued, does the host ept?"

    "ept! ept! ept!"

    "Ding! Congrattions, host, for epting the ''The Line between Life and Death'' mission. Please survive in this situation! Until the enemy leaves!"

    "Damn it! Are you trying to screw me over?"

    "Hubby! What''s happened to you!"

    Ye Qingqing, wearing her clothes, came downstairs to see Song Yun looking like a broken doll, and she quickly ran over to him.

    "Go! Get out of here!"

    Song Yun gritted his teeth, enduring the pain as he bellowed.

    "Hahaha, it''s like taking candy from a baby!"

    The old man''s gaze towards Ye Qingqing was like that of a predator eyeing its prey. In front of a cunning hunter, even the fiercest and most sly prey could only await its doom!

    He rubbed his hands together and, with a sinister smile, charged at Ye Qingqing.

    Just as his palm was about to seize her, a pebble shot through the doorway and struck the old man''s arm.

    The old man grunted in pain and quickly stepped back. After steadying himself, he realized his entire arm was distorted and twisted!

    "Who is it?"

    The old man stared fiercely at the doorway; only someone proficient could wield a pebble with such deadly skill, surely not a nobody.

    "Scram! If you dare trouble my son again, I''ll risk my life to uproot you!"

    A middle-aged man appeared in everyone''s view, dressed in knockoff clothes from a street stall, with ''Patriotic Youth'' emzoned across his T-shirt.

    By his side stood an average-looking middle-aged woman with crow''s feet at the corners of her eyes.

    It was Song Yun''s parents, who had been traveling abroad!

    "Mom and Dad!"

    Song Yun eximed excitedly, "Quick, save your daughter-inw!"

    "Don''t worry, none of you will die now that old man is back."

    Song Bu smiled at his son, but when he looked back at the old man, his demeanor suddenly changed, as if a deity had descended, exuding endless majesty!

    "Song Bu! You actually dare to return to the country! Hahaha, do you know how long we''ve been looking for you! Very well, very well!"

    The old man burst into maniacalughter.

    Song Bu snorted coldly, stomped his foot, and like an arrow released from a bow, he charged at the old man.

 Chapter 201: Chapter 201 This bootlicker, just let it go!

    The old man''s eyes shed with a trace of wariness, he vividly remembered how this man had stirred trouble and unrest across various circles more than a decade ago.

    As a presiding elder in the family n, he appeared imposing to outsiders, but should he bring disaster upon the family, the n leader would never spare him!

    "Song Bu, the green mountains will not change, the green waters will forever flow! We shall see," he said.

    The old man pulled out an iron egg from his pocket and smashed it hard on the ground, instantly filling the room with a thick ck fog. When visibility was restored, the old man had vanished without a trace.

    "Husband! Are you alright?"

    Ye Qingqing tightened her clothes and quickly ran to Song Yun''s side to check his injuries. Thankfully, Song Yun''s physique was incredibly robust, and now, at the very least, he could stand up.

    "Why didn''t the system give out any rewards this time?"

    Song Yun frowned and warned his father, "Dad, look for that bastard again. I have a feeling he hasn''t left!"

    "Hahaha, you sure have a strong sixth sense, kid. Too bad you''re Song Bu''s son, on the list to be killed!"

    The old man let out bursts of sinisterughter, his figure darting about the rooftop before finally leaving.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting this task. You are rewarded with three opportunities for explosive increases inbat power!"

    "System, to what extent can thebat power surge?"

    "Ding! The system will assess the host''s currentbat value, and provide an enhancement of around 10 times!"

    10 times!

    If he had had this ability earlier,bating the old man would have been a breeze!

    "Mom and Dad, why did you suddenlye back?"

    Song Yun gathered Huang Baoding and the other two in the living room. After checking them over and finding no serious issues aside from Huang Baoding''s cracked ribs, which would heal after a few months of rest, he was relieved.

    Song Bu sat on the sofa, looking at his son with questioning eyes. Although he was abroad, he always paid close attention to information about his son; Song Yun, though shrewd from childhood, definitelycked the ability to be the top businessman of Magic Capital, let alone possess so many skills!

    Who did he learn from?

    Song Bu was deeply worried. He didn''t want his son to be a sacrifice for some organization, nor did he wish to outlive his offspring!

    "I wanted to surprise you after wrapping up business abroad."

    Song Bu lit a cigarette and asked, "Son, find us a room to talk."

    "Ah?"

    Song Yun was somewhat perplexed, but afterforting Ye Qingqing, he led his father to the study.

    "Have you been in contact with some people you shouldn''t have?"

    Sitting on the chair, Song Bu brooded for a while before finally asking.

    Song Yun licked his somewhat dry lips, unsure of how to answer his father. He couldn''t simply say, "I''ve always been ackey until one day I awakened and vowed never to be one again; the heavens saw my sincerity and gave me a check-in system, so that''s why I''ve be so awesome," could he? He wouldn''t believe it himself!

    "I met an old man in university..."

    "Stop! Do you think I would believe such a childish story? Song Yun, I am your father! I know you inside out since you were a kid; you have no talent in business! If you were now working within the system and had climbed up to a small director level, I might believe that! But now you are the top businessman in Magic Capital! Enjoy more content from m-v l''e|-NovelBin

    And you know fighting, medical skills, and other abilities! Who taught you?"

    Song Bu snuffed out his cigarette in a fit of irritability.

    Song Yun genuinely did not know how to start exining, so for a moment the atmosphere in the study became eerily quiet.

    "What is the purpose behind the powers backing you?"

    "I..."

    Song Yun was at a loss for words, then sighed deeply and said, "In truth, I really don''t have any backing. The only somewhat influential connection I have now is the Ouyang Family."

    "What about your abilities?"

    "I truly learned them on my own!"

    "Howe I didn''t know..."

    "That''s the long story thates with a child not having a mother around. You two are always traveling abroad, how would you know about my affairs?"

    Song Bu''s face turned red with frustration, realizing his son kept some things from him, just as he had done himself!

    "Dad, I have to ask you, why have you been abroad all these years? Why did you, with such an impressive identity, live incognito in Magic Capital? Why didn''t you tell me anything?"

    Song Yun pressed with question after question, putting Song Bu under pressure.

    "Sigh... Actually, your mother is a maiden from a prominent family in Forty-nine City. Back then, your grandfather didn''t agree to our love..."

    "Stop, stop, stop! Still trying to fib? Ouyang Shu, the old gentleman, told me that back in Forty-nine City, you were the new leading figure of your generation, the object of countless women''s affection; even the direct daughter of the number one family in the heavens would be a fitting match for you!"

    Song Yun, quite infuriated, lit a cigarette. He didn''t want to be fooled like an idiot any longer!

    "This¡­ you certainly have changed since you were a kid, so inquisitive back then!"

    Song Bu smacked his lips and sighed.

    "You''ve grown up too, and it''s time you knew some things."

    "Back when I went to Forty-nine City to study, I found an ancient book while browsing Panjiayuan. That book contained many profound things..."

    "Dad! Can you stop lying to me? Why does it sound like you''re steering this towards the supernatural!"

    "I''m not lying to you!" Song Bu said earnestly, "That book contained a lot of knowledge about gics and pharmacology. I don''t know why these topics would be in an ancient book, but when I set out to verify them and actually made one, I really did manage to create it!"

    "I used white mice for a few experiments, and found it to be a kind of cell stimnt, without any side effects!"

    "However, the experiment somehow was leaked out, and many families sent people to contact me in secret. I knew this research could bring a cataclysm to mankind, so I burned the ancient book and halted the experiment, angering a lot of powerful figures."

    "At that time, your mother got pregnant with you, and for our family, I had no choice but to live under a false name in Magic Capital."

    "..."

    A tension slowly rose in Song Yun''s heart. Could it be that the old man earlier came for the drug, possibly rted to his father?

    "Dad, I want you to look at something..."

    Song Yun silently opened the safe and took out the drug, handing it to Song Bu.

    Song Bu took it, feeling the cool ss test tube wrapped in cloth.

    He slowly unwrapped it, revealing a pale blue drug before him.

    Song Bu was somewhat surprised and held the drug up to the sunlight, then sighed and wrapped it up again.

    "Do you know what this is?"

    "Well... if I''m not mistaken, it is one of the experimental products I made back then."

    Song Bu said with emotion, "This particr drug was originally designed to enhance the body, to temporarily increase a user''sbat power, but ultimately it failed. Reality proved that anything against naturalwes with side effects."

    "Every mouse injected with this drug would enter a frenzy within seconds, lose the ability to distinguish friend from foe, kill any living being in sight, and eventually die from organ failure!"

    "I named this drug: ''The Call of Hell''!"

 Chapter 202 How Could I Have a Son Like You?

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    "The old man who was just here, he was searching for this potion, weren''t he? What''s your rtionship with them?"

    "Overall, they''re some of those hidden powerful families, with might like an iceberg¡ªwhat you see is only the tip. They stole almost three-quarters of my experimental samples to conduct their own research, but without the ancient texts'' instructions, nobody can sessfully replicate it. This potion is likely what they wanted to improve upon."

    Hearing this, Song Yun''s brows furrowed deeply. Hidden powerful families sounded incredibly formidable, and with his current strength, he probably seemed no more threatening than a frail chick to them.

    "So, you and mother started a life on the run because of this?"

    "You''ve got it wrong; traveling with your mother still took up a major part. After all, your father here had used quite a number of sessful samples back then¡ªthose families''ckeys didn''t stand a chance!"

    Holy shit!!!

    His old man was an absolute badass!!!

    Trying all sorts of things himself! He wasn''t afraid of any mishaps leading to problems with his body!

    I''m impressed, truly impressed!!!

    "So, do you n to keep running now that you''re back?"

    "Running away is pointless now. Your little self has be quite famous, and one day if they threaten me with your life, I will have to return to the country."

    Song Bu sighed deeply. He had originally hoped that Song Yun could live a peaceful life, but who knew there would be so many unexpected variables!

    "It''s all because I''m too outstanding!"

    Song Yun also felt troubled¡ªif he had known about all this, he would have kept a much lower profile!

    "Ah, it''s my fault! It''s all because my genes are too strong!"

    "No, no, no. Hard work is also very important!"

    "Without innate talent, all the hard work in the world is futile!"

    "Then tell me about the story of the Four Flowers of Forty-nine City! I heard that back then, not only were you and mother on good terms, but you also had a... rtionship with the other three aunts..."

    Hearing this, Song Bu immediately covered Song Yun''s mouth with his hand, his face bitter as he said, "Where on earth did you hear that from?"

    "Ouyang Jie told me!"

    "Ouyang Shu''s grandson? Damn it! Wait till I get to Forty-nine City to give him a good thrashing!"

    "You haven''t told me yet!"

    "What''s there to say! If your mother hears this, she''ll kill me!"

    Song Bu, heart racing, opened the study door and looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before letting out a sigh of relief.

    "Don''t listen to those bastards'' nonsense. Back in Forty-nine City, I was known as ''Wholesome Young Master Song''! Whatever Four Flowers, Five Flowers, I have no idea!"

    "My mother is Rose! And then there''s Bai He, Mu Dan, Fu Rong... mmmph mmmph mmmph!"

    "My good son, oh! Stop shouting!"

    Song Bu didn''t know how to describe his feelings; he just felt that after raising such a big son, it turned out the kid was a total mischievous burden!

    "Those three women were just close confidantes, understand? Close confidantes! Our rtionship was purely tonic, not as extreme as others have said!"

    "Oh, an emotional affair!"

    "Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit! If you keep spewing nonsense, I''m going to smack you!"

    "You''re getting angry! Guilty conscience much?"

    "I¡ª!!!"

    Song Bu pulled out the belt from his waist, his voice fierce, "It seems you''ve enjoyed too many blessings as a kid; you''ve nearly forgotten what it''s like to get a thrashing!"

    "Mom! Mmmph mmmph mmmph!"

    "Speak up! What do you want me to do?"

    "Dad! I''m your son!"

    "Name one thing, anything at all, even meeting the current number one, I can fulfill your wish!"

    ```

    "???"

    My own dad has that much clout? Holy shit! I should''ve lived the rich second generation life from the start, instead of a nd youth, nearly licking myself to death over a girl in the end!

    "Five tasks!"

    "One task!"

    "Three tasks! Can''t go any lower, otherwise I''ll let mom boss you around!"

    "Damn it! I really regret having you!"

    "Deal?"

    "Deal!"

    ...

    Downstairs, Song Yun''s mother, Bai Qiu, was holding Ye Qingqing''s hand, looking at her daughter-inw with satisfaction.

    Song Bu wasughing as he came down the stairs with his arm around Song Yun''s shoulder.

    "Wife, our son has really made something of himself! Now he''s the richest man in Magic Capital, and from now on, we old folks can live the good life too!"

    "You and your nonsense!"

    Bai Qiu nced disapprovingly at her husband. Is it really okay for you, as the father-inw, to say such things in front of your daughter-inw?

    "Mom, dad, let me formally introduce you, this is my wife, Ye Qingqing."

    Song Yun wrapped his arm around Ye Qingqing''s waist, noticing his wife shiver slightly. It was clear she cared a lot about her inws'' opinion.

    "Hello, my dear daughter-inw, from now on you''re part of the Song Family. If anyone dares to bully you, just tell me, and I''ll take care of their entire family for you!"

    Song Bu said with a carefreeugh, "Actually, I always wanted a daughter. It''s just that Yun wasn''t much of an achiever, being a boy. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have had to worry so much!"

    "What are you talking about!"

    Bai Qiu pinched a soft bit of flesh at her husband''s waist and gave it a hard twist.

    "Qingqing, as your mother-inw, I didn''t know what to prepare for our first meeting. This is the family heirloom that Song Yun''s grandmother gave to me, and I''m passing it on to you now!"

    Bai Qiu slipped the dark yellow gold ring off her ring finger and then took Ye Qingqing''s hand, cing it on hers.

    "The ring is also called ''borrowing a child,'' hoping you will bring several more to the Song Family."

    "Thank you, auntie... no, I mean, thank you, mom..."

    Ye Qingqing looked down at the blush on her little face, her eyes fixed on the ring with unstoppable joy.

    "No need to thank me. After all, it''s our Song Family who should apologize to you. We didn''t even have a wedding for such a big event. You''ve been wronged, Qingqing."

    "It''s not a wrong, as long as I can be with Song Yun, it''s worth it!"

    "Good child, once all this is over, your mother-inw promises you, we will hold a wedding of the century for you!"

    The mother-inw and daughter-inw rtionship seemed to be very harmonious. As long as the two most important women in his life didn''t have any conflicts, Song Yun was deeply grateful!

    "Song Yun, arrange it, let''s have a simple dinner with your father-inw and mother-inw tonight."

    Bai Qiu instructed, "Husband, you go deal with those untrustworthy people. I heard that the Nangong Family was harsh on our son at that time! And luckily, my son was lucky. Otherwise, I would never let those people from the Nangong Family off the hook!"

    Her own husband was once a figure who made a name for himself in Forty-nine City, and her son was alsoing into his own. With these two men as her backbone, she naturally felt full of confidence.

    "Alright, wife, just you wait and see!" Song Bu agreed and slipped away quietly.

    "Mom, dad won''t get into trouble, will he?"

    With the situation soplicated now, could dad really handle it?

    "Don''t worry, even though your father has been out of the public eye for many years, some people still have to give him some face," Bai Qiu tiptoed and, filled with maternal love, gently touched Song Yun''s head: "It''s been tough for you, being on your own these years."

    "It''s all in the past."

    "Yes, it''s all in the past..." Bai Qiu seemed very reflective: "Did your father say everything he needed to say?"

 Chapter 203 You represent more than one person in the next ten months!

    Song Yun''s expression turned odd when he heard this, he had said something, but not everything.

    "Hmm, I indeed said what should be said..."

    "Looks like you still know some things you shouldn''t? Like those close female friends of your father?"

    Hearing his mother''s words, Song Yun panicked, thinking to himself, how did his own mother gain the ability to read minds!

    "So you knew all along?"

    "All the glory your father had in Forty-nine City is vivid in my mind, how could I not know?" Bai Qiu said with a smile, "I''ll tell you this, a man is like a kite, you can''t be pulling tight on that string every moment. It tires you out, and it tires him too. A little ck is good for the marriage."

    "So you don''t mind?"

    It was the first time Ye Qingqing had heard such a sentiment and asked, quite shocked.

    "To say I don''t mind would be lying, but what can I do when your father-inw is so outstanding? Plus, he always had the mind but not the guts to cheat, so I just let him be."

    ...

    As evening neared, Song Bu swaggered in, slumped onto the couch, and announced, "All done!"

    "Hard work, husband. Let''s clean up and go meet Qingqing''s parents."

    Bai Qiu tenderly massaged Song Bu''s shoulders, appearing very gentle and lovely.

    Song Yun, sitting on the couch, was pondering a question. Given the rumors about his mother in the Forty-nine City as well as the Ouyang Family, why did she now seem no different from an ordinary mother at this moment?

    If Song Bu knew what his son was thinking, he would surely pat his shoulder and say with a sigh, "Your mother is amazing because she can adapt to any situation and be the most suitable person for it."

    In front of her husband and son, Bai Qiu was just an ordinary wife and mother.

    The four of them drove to the Ye family''s house with Song Yunkai at the wheel.

    At that moment, Ye Qingqing''s father was waiting anxiously at the door. The return of Song Yun''s parents¡ªwho had, with a single phone call, brokered an alliance with the Zhao family of Forty-nine City¡ªmade him wonder what kind of presence they would possess in person?

    "Dad, we''re back~"

    When the car stopped, Ye Qingqing rushed forward to give her father a hug.

    Ye Qingqing''s father patted his daughter''s back reassuringly, and out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the ring on her finger, immediately recognizing it as an heirloom that had been passed down for generations. It seemed Song Yun''s parents were quite pleased with his daughter!

    "Hello, I am Song Yun''s father, Song Bu."

    "Hello, hello, it''s an honor to finally meet you!"

    Ye Qingqing''s father shook hands with Song Bu and then, turning to Bai Qiu, his pupils noticeably constricted. He asked in disbelief, "You... could you be Rose from Forty-nine City?"

    "Hehe, that''s just a nickname others gave me," replied Bai Qiu with augh. "Our Song Yun has been quite the bother to you recently."

    "Not at all, not at all. I had the pleasure of seeing you once in Forty-nine City, and I never imagined we would meet again. It''s an honor for our Ye family!"

    Ye Qingqing''s father eximed, "Pleasee in, pleasee in. My wife is already cooking. Tonight, I must drink a good few with you. It is thanks to the two of you and your careful guidance that we have a young talent like Song Yun."

    "Hahaha, Mr. Ye, you''re too modest! Damn it, you didn''t talk so much BS when we drank together over a decade ago!"

    Song Bu''s words puzzled Ye Qingqing''s father, who frowned and asked, "Have we met before?"

    "Goodness, you''re really a man of high society with a short memory, aren''t you? Over a decade ago, in the bigpound, you were a nobody!"

    "You, you, you!!! Holy shit!!! Old Song!!!"

    Ye Qingqing''s father pped a hand over his mouth in shock, he never expected that Song Yun''s family would turn out to be the Song Family from thepound!

    Mainly because Song Yun''s father had changed a lot in both demeanor and appearance over the past decade, he hadn''t dared to make the connection initially!

    "Hahaha, Mr. Ye, back then you said you wanted to marry your daughter into our Song household, and now it seems your wish hase true!"

    Song Bu pped Ye Qingqing''s father on the shoulder with a heartyugh and said, "Let''s go inside and talk; I''ve really been missing your wife''s cooking!"

    "Let''s go! Tonight, we won''t return until we''re drunk!"

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing followed behind, with Song Yun feeling somewhat bewildered. What was going on???

    Thepound they lived in when he was a child, the Ye family...

    Childhood sweethearts???

    Holy shit!!!

    He stared at his wife in shock, but who knew Ye Qingqing was covering her mouth, snickering as if she had known about this all along.

    "Wife, you..."

    "Yeah, I''ve known for a while, just kept it from you, you big, dumb pig!"

    Song Yun''s face reddened upon hearing this, realizing he had been kept in the dark.

    Upon entering the living room, Mother Ye wiped her hands on her apron and, seeing Bai Qiu, excitedly eximed, "Sister Bai!"

    "Big sister, long time no see!"

    "It really has been a long time! Please, sit down, sit down! What brings you here?"

    "Wife, haven''t you guessed yet? They are Song Yun''s parents!"

    Hearing her husband''s words, Mother Ye''s face lit up with joy, and she chuckled, "They were childhood sweethearts, and now that they''re married, they''ve fulfilled their destiny. But this happiness came so suddenly, I need a moment to take it all in."

    "Alright, wife, hurry up and serve the food, I''m going to have a drink with Mr. Song."

    The prepared dishes were ced on the table, and the six people sat around, chatting without any barriers, just like they did over a decade ago.

    "Ugh..."

    Ye Qingqing suddenly felt a surge in her stomach and covered her mouth as she dashed to the bathroom.

    Seeing this, Bai Qiu''s eyes sparkled with a glint, as if she had discovered something important.

    When Ye Qingqing returned, Mother Ye asked with concern, "Qingqing, did you eat something bad?"

    "No, just feeling a bit ufortable... Ugh..."

    "What should we do? I''ll call a private doctor over."

    "Hold on, big sister, I''ve learned some medical skills."

    Bai Qiu had studied some traditional Chinese medicine with an elder in her family in her earlier years, and her fingers trembled uncontrobly after taking the pulse.

    "Sister Bai, what''s the situation?"

    "She''s pregnant!"

    Bai Qiu whispered excitedly, lowering her voice.

    "You mean Qingqing is..."

    Mother Ye rubbed her belly and, seeing Bai Qiu nod heavily, was overjoyed.

    "Moms, what are you talking about behind my back?"

    Ye Qingqing pouted and asked in a coquettish tone.

    "You need to take good care of yourself in the next ten months! You''re not just representing one person now!"

    Hearing Bai Qiu''s words, Ye Qingqing was initially puzzled, but then her face changed, and she carefully guarded her belly, realizing she was pregnant!

    "What whispers are the three beautifuldies sharing?"

    Song Yun leaned in with a cheeky smile and asked; he had been drinking a lot with Father Ye and his own father today, and even his high tolerance was beginning to waver.

    "Son, you''re going to be a father!"

    "Father... a father???"

    Song Yun''s expression gradually shifted from amusement to astonishment as he looked at his mother in disbelief.

    "Who called me?"

    Song Bu interjected in a rather mood-killing manner, but was ignored by everyone.

    "Mom... could you repeat what you just said, what am I going to be?"

    Song Yun stood up, his palm gently caressing Ye Qingqing''s belly as he asked.

 Chapter 204 The Scumbag Ancestors Teachings!

    "You''re going to be a dad! I really didn''t expect to be promoted to the grandma generation as soon as I got back."

    Bai Qiu lovingly patted her son''s head, feeling he was still a child thest time they met, but in the blink of an eye, he had be a man standing tall and proud.

    "???"

    Song Bu set down his ss, looking at his wife in astonishment, and muttered, "Wife, what did you say? Qing Qing is pregnant and I''m going to be a grandpa? Ancestors bless! This is the new generation of our Song Family''s bloodline!"

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    "Wife, over the next ten months, whatever you want to eat or do, just tell your husband, and I''ll make sure it''s done perfectly!"

    Song Yun, smiling foolishly, pressed his ear against Ye Qingqing''s belly, feeling a faint glow connecting to him from inside his wife!

    "My silly son, your wife is just over a month pregnant, how could there be any fetal movement."

    Bai Qiu pushed the clumsily doting Song Yun aside and then turned to Ye Qingqing, "Qing Qing, it''s good timing that we''re back, we''re going to pay tribute at the ancestral hall,e with us."

    This was undoubtedly introducing Ye Qingqing to the ancestors, informing the deceased that the Song Family lineage will continue and hoping the ancestors would continue their protection for the new generation.

    "Great~"

    Song Bu, thrilled, downed a full ss of liquor in one gulp, banged the table, and sang an unknown tune, looking very content.

    "Right! Husband, go find a few professional people to take care of Qing Qing, preferably with some fighting ability, they can also serve as bodyguards."

    Bai Qiu''s words reminded Song Bu, who decisively picked up the phone, dialing someone unknown.

    "Hello! Arrange for six of the bestbat nannies! Yes! My daughter-inw is pregnant! Hahaha, congrattions, congrattions, I''ll invite you for a celebration drinkter! Hahaha!"

    Song Yun watched the four elders around him buzz with excitement as if they had been injected with chicken blood, and he, the father, seemed to be pushed aside.

    "Mom, I can take care of Qing Qing, do we really need so many people?"

    "What do you know! When people are pregnant, they are very fragile. It was because I didn''t rest well when I was pregnant with you that I ended up with this chronic back pain whenever it rains!"

    Bai Qiu, recalling this, seemed quite annoyed and pped Song Bu on the back several times.

    As everyone was immersed in joy, Song Yun''s phone rang.

    "Ouyang elder, what''s the matter?"

    "Little Song, congrattions, you''re going to be a dad," Ouyang Shu''s chuckling voice came through the phone.

    "Elder, you found out so quickly!" Song Yun was surprised, considering he himself had only known for about fifteen minutes!

    "I told them."

    Song Bu shook his phone, having sent a mass text to a bunch of people.

    It was clear that Song Bu was both showing off and sending a warning, letting them know not to target Ye Qingqing, and that if anything happened to her, they would face his most ferocious retaliation!

    "Little Song, your father will visit Forty-nine City after a while, follow him here, we need to discuss some things."

    Ouyang Shu''s elder lowered his voice, "This concerns whether your father can stay safely in the country. In the meantime, you must do your best to enhance your abilities!"

    "Okay, I understand."

    Song Yun''s mood turned calm instantly. The shock brought by that elder today wouldn''t fade anytime soon; who knew if there were other maniacs among those hidden ns.

    "Oh right, there''s another matter I need to tell you about, Ouyang Jie is pursuing your cousin Xiao Wan, I think they''re a good match, and I''m also looking forward to seeing my great-grandchildren, so promote their rtionship without affecting their feelings."

    "Don''t worry, elder, Ouyang Jie and I have already agreed, as long as he pursues Xiao Wan ording to our agreement, I will absolutely not interfere."

    "Alright, then we''ll see each other in Forty-nine City."

    "Goodbye, old man."

    ...

    After dinner, under Bai Qiu''s watchful eyes, Song Bu obediently cleaned up the dishes and entered the kitchen with Song Yun.

    As for everyone else, they gathered around Ye Qingqing, especially Ye Qingqing''s father, who felt both distressed and relieved. He had intended to smoke to rx, but thinking of his daughter as a pregnant woman, he resolutely broke the cigarette in two.

    "Son, is Qing Qing the only girl in your life?"

    Song Bu asked in a low voice while scrubbing the dishes.

    "???"

    Song Yun''s face was full of confusion. This was a new era; surely having money didn''t mean one could have a harem, did it?

    Seeing Song Yun''s expression, Song Bu quickly exined, "Well, a man needs a few close female confidantes, as long as he treats his wife and children right. If it weren''t for your mother''s esoteric influence behind the scenes, I wouldn''t have married so early. Now I think about it, it would''ve been great to stay single for a few more years!"

    "You''re not afraid Mom will hear this and deal with you?"

    Song Yun''s face was full of panic.

    "It''s just us men talking; let me ask you, now that Qing Qing is pregnant, how are you nning to get through these ten months? And as for Si Yi, can you really let go and watch her marry and have children?"

    "Son! I''m not teaching you to be a scumbag; I just want you to follow your heart. As long as you keep things bnced, it won''t cause too much trouble."

    "..."

    "Well? Are you tempted?"

    "A little..."

    "So, what do you n to do? Do you need Dad''s help?"

    "???" If it weren''t for the fact that this man was his father, the te in Song Yun''s hand would have smashed onto his head. Who ever needed their father''s help with their love life?

    "I''m your dad, the closest person to you by blood. If you can''t trust me, who can you trust?"

    Song Bu spoke with earnest instruction, "I know all about Yuan Siyi''s upbringing, and I almost took her into the Song Family back in the day. So, son, go for it!"

    "Dad, right now you sound like a master of scumbags brainwashing his disciple. With Qing Qing''s emotional instability during pregnancy, how could I possibly do such a thing!"

    Song Yun firmly refused.

    Upon hearing this, Song Bu shook his head with a ''the child cannot be taught'' look, but then he winced in pain as he turned around in surprise to find his wife ring at him furiously.

    This is bad, really bad!

    "Wif... Wife, when did youe in..."

    "Since the moment you said your first word! What on earth are you really up to!"

    "I... I was actually trying to test our son''s loyalty. If he had even the slightest thought of wronging Qing Qing, I was nning to set him straight with force!"

    But Bai Qiu''s grip tightened even more. This kind of excuse that wouldn''t even deceive a child, an outright insult to her intelligence!

    "What were you thinking!"

    Bai Qiu swept a piercing gaze over Song Yun, who quickly raised three fingers and swore, "I love home, I love country, I love Qing Qing!"

 Chapter 205 Not the Same Major, Huh!

    ```

    "Sigh, to be honest, Si Yi really had it rough," Bai Qiu said as he let go of Song Bu''s ear and sighed deeply.

    He had watched the child grow up and it was impossible to say that he had no feelings for her. But encouraging his son to pursue her would be unfair to Ye Qingqing and to Yuan Siyi. As a mother, he did not want his son to be a fickle lover.

    "Mom! You gotta trust me! I''m not like my dad; sure, he''s a scumbag, but I didn''t inherit his genes!"

    Song Yun hurried to his mother''s side, massaging Bai Qiu''s shoulders and pounding her back.

    "We''ll talk about this after Qingqing has had the baby."

    "You must not let Qingqing know about these things," Bai Qiu said, "Otherwise, I''ll skin you and your father alive!"

    "Yes, yes, mom, please go rest. The kitchen fumes can damage your skin."

    Bai Qiu nodded and left, continuing to discuss pregnancy precautions with Ye Qingqing.

    Song Bu''s heart was still thumping wildly. Bragging in front of his son was one thing, but getting caught by his wife was another. He did not want his own sex life to suffer because of his son''s private life.

    "You little punk, look out for yourself! Always causing trouble for your old man!"

    Song Bu cursed through clenched teeth.

    "Dad, if you''re so amazing, howe you never sensed the murderous intent behind you?"

    "That''s because your mother is even more incredible!"

    Song Bu lowered his voice, "How do you think I was able to settle down and marry your mother? It wasn''t just because... well, let''s not talk about old stories. You make your own decisions, kid!"

    That evening, as everyone had been drinking, the group found rooms to rest in at the Ye family''s home.

    "Husband, do you think our baby will be a boy or a girl?" Ye Qingqing asked, snuggled happily in Song Yun''s arms.

    "I''ll love whether it''s a boy or a girl. Why don''t we have twins, a dragon and a phoenix? That way, they won''t be lonely when they''re little."

    "No, I want a little boy, so I''ll have two men to protect me~ Having a girl is just asking for jealousy!"

    Song Yunughed with a "pfft" at her words, hugging Ye Qingqing tighter in his arms, enjoying the scent of his wife''s hair.

    "Husband, how are you going tost for these ten months?"

    Just as the couple was rxing, about to fall asleep, Ye Qingqing''s sudden question tensed Song Yun up.

    "What can I do? I''ll just endure it. It''s not like I can have an affair, and hooking up with a mistress would get me hammered. I''ll just have to live ascetically to get by."

    "Emmm..."

    Ye Qingqing shook her little head, seeming to ponder something.

    Under this tense atmosphere, Song Yun drifted off into a fitful sleep.

    The next morning, the four returned to the Huashou Vi.

    Huang Baoding and the other two were already receiving professional medical care. Song Yun decided to take the opportunity to show concern for his subordinates. Although their fighting abilities were weakerpared to the older generation, not one of them had backed down an inch against their enemies!

    He felt assured using such people.

    Upon reaching the VIP ward at Huachuang Hospital, Song Yun entered to find the three of them had awakened.

    "You guys had a rough time yesterday. Once you''re feeling better, we won''t deal in pleasantries¡ªwe''ll just hand out a bonus!"

    Song Yun''s words elicited cheers from the other two, but Huang Baoding, typically obsessed with money, remained unnaturally calm today.

    "Brother Huang, which part of your body is still ufortable?" Song Yun asked with concern, sitting by the bed.

    "I''m fine; just go. I want some peace and quiet."

    ```

    Huang Baoding was very cold by nature, and after speaking, he closed his eyes.

    Something was wrong!

    Song Yun saw a hint of doubt sh in his eyes as he smiled and said, "Brother Huang, don''t be mad. The enemy from yesterday wasn''t someone I intentionally provoked. Next time I encounter this kind of situation, I''ll pay more attention and strive to keep a lower profile."

    "Mm."

    What the fuck?

    If it was the real Huang Baoding, he would have already started to regret not having protected Song Yun well enough, regretting his decision to open the door for that old man yesterday, but the person in front of him, though wearing Huang Baoding''s skin, his soul waspletely different!

    "Who are you!"

    As these three words echoed through the room, a fierce look rose from the depths of Huang Baoding''s eyes.

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    Just as he was about to make a move, he suddenly saw a sh before his eyes, and by the time his senses returned, he had been firmly pinned down, unable to move at all.

    "Boss, is there some kind of misunderstanding?"

    "Yeah, boss, maybe Brother Huang just isn''t feeling well, and he meant no disrespect to you!"

    The other tworades started pleading for Huang Baoding, but Song Yun shook his head and asked again, "Who are you!"

    "Boss... I am Huang Baoding ah, do you not recognize me now?"

    "Bullshit! My Brother Huang''s personality is nothing like yours! Who the hell are you!"

    "I... ow, my head hurts so much..."

    Huang Baoding twisted and writhed under Song Yun''s grip like a worm, his face full of agony.

    "Boss! Did Brother Huang''s brain get messed up by that old bastard we met yesterday?"

    "Fuck! Don''t let me see that asshole again, or I''ll kill him!"

    "Enough, both of you shut up!"

    With a karate chop, Song Yun knocked out Huang Baoding, who was already in a weakened state, and upon checking his pulse, he discovered something odd¡ªHuang Baoding''s body was exhibiting two different pulses!

    What was going on!

    Song Yun found a rope and tied up Huang Baoding tightly, instructing the other two not to untie him. Then he walked to the corridor and called his father.

    "What''s wrong, son?"

    "Dad, what does it mean for a person''s body to have two different pulses?"

    Song Bu was initially confused by the question, but he quickly asked in urgency, "Whom did you find this on?"

    "One of the three bodyguards who were injured yesterday. He''s had a drastic change in personality today, and I''m almost unable to recognize him."

    "ying it big, aren''t we..." Song Bu muttered, "In this world, not everyone is ordinary. There are those who are revered by people as immortals, and they use Taoist magic, divided into orthodox and evil sects. The orthodox practice self-cultivation to transcend life and death, while the evil sects study human souls and sorcery...

    Your bodyguard may very well have had a second soul nted in him by that old bastard during yesterday''s fight..."

    "Holy shit..."

    Song Yun was dumbfounded; he had thought that Taoist magic was only something found in novels, but it seemed the world had its fair share of wonders, and he had actually encountered it!

    "So, what should I do?"

    "I don''t know. After all, my research, no matter how fantastical, is still based on reality, but they y with illusions, not in the same field..."

    "Then I''ll think of something myself..."

    Sitting in the chair in the hallway, Song Yun suddenly thought that each time he signed in at various ces, the system would give him different rewards based on the location. Could he perhaps use this to his advantage?

    "The two of you keep an eye on Brother Huang, and don''t you dare untie him! I can''t exin everything to you in a short time. Just remember one thing, Brother Huang is in mortal danger, so to untie him is to harm him, got it?"

    After repeatedly instructing them, Song Yun drove to that ce in his mind!

 Chapter 206 Youre Quite Defiant for a Little Grudge!

    Rooster Cry Temple!

    It''s a thriving Taoist temple located outside the suburb of Magic Capital, teeming with countless tourists every day. It''s said that whether one prays for academic sess or for a romantic rtionship, the temple is incredibly efficacious, making it the first choice for Magic Capital''s residents looking to offer incense!

    A middle-aged Daoist, dressed in in clothes with his hair fastened by a peach wood hairpin, was softly sweeping fallen leaves at the door.

    When he saw Song Yun approaching, a hint of surprise shed in his eyes.

    He performed a Daoist salute and blocked Song Yun''s path, "Has the benefactor encountered some kind of disaster?"

    "Ding! Host detected at Rooster Cry Temple in the outskirts of Magic Capital, would you like to check in?"

    Here ites here ites here ites!

    The system does not deceive me!

    "Check in!"

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for sessfully checking in, you have been rewarded with a top-tier Daoist technique!"

    Long-lost memories surged into his mind once more, memories of numerous Daoists and the study of Daoist techniques instantly filled his brain.

    "Benefactor?"

    When Song Yun looked at the Daoist, he noticed that the other''s eyes were bright and his vital energy robust. The memories in his mind told him that this Daoist had definitely touched the threshold of that profound and ineffable level!

    And the middle-aged Daoist''s expression changed as well; in his observation, Song Yun underwent a drastic transformation, as if enlightenment had poured into him!

    This familiar feeling simply couldn''t be faked!

    The young man before him was a fellow practitioner!

    "Fellow Daoist, greetings!"

    The middle-aged Daoist asked, "May I know what brings the fellow Daoist here?"

    "My friend has been imnted with a second soul by an evil sect, and I''vee especially to seek help."

    Upon hearing this, the middle-aged Daoist stood frozen, his eyebrows knitted together, his eyes full of rising anger, "Evil and crooked paths are not to be feared! Does the fellow Daoist need the assistance of Rooster Cry Temple?"

    "Do you have a solution?"

    "Yes! Firstly, one can forcibly expel the second soul, but there''s a risk that your friend''s original body might be injured, leading to a vegetative state. Secondly, fulfill the wishes that the second soul had in life, thereby elevating it to salvation!"

    "..."

    Damn it, that''s as good as saying nothing!

    "Thank you for the guidance, fellow Daoist. I already have a solution, and in these urgent circumstances, we shall drink and be merry together another time."

    Having received what he came for, Song Yun bid farewell and drove for over an hour to return to the hospital.

    He pushed open the ward door, and the two security personnel looked at Song Yun with great rm.

    "Boss! Huang... Huang Bro, he..."

    "Boss, Huang Bro turned into a woman!"

    "???"

    Damn it! What the heck is going on now!

    "You two go out first, let me check the situation."

    Song Yun arranged for the two men to be in another ward, and he sat opposite Huang Baoding, asking seriously, "Can we talk?"

    "Sure~"

    A woman''s voice emerged from the mouth of the rugged Huang Baoding, sending shivers down Song Yun''s spine.

    "What would it take for you to leave this person''s body?"

    "Huh? What are you talking about?"

    Although Huang Baoding was trapped, the coquettish and affected demeanor almost made Song Yun vomit out his breakfast!

    It was just too damn incongruous!

    "Since we can''te to an agreement, then don''t me me for using special measures."

    Song Yun said coldly.

    Huang Baoding was startled when she heard this, but she quickly regained her indifferent expression.

    Clearly, she thought Song Yun was just an ordinary person, without any means to stop her, but she was different; being a Spiritual Body, she had learned a thing or two!

    With her fingers interconnected, Song Yun felt a tightness in his chest, as if someone was squeezing his heart!

    "Indulge!"

    Struggling to speak, Song Yun uttered that term, his hands forming the Spiritual Official Mantra as he chanted:

    "Call upon the divine might to clear and summon forth,

    Heavenly officers investigate, the great Spiritual Officials atmand.

    Chariots of fire, thunder gods mighty and bold,

    Obeying the orders of the Three Pure Ones, they descend to overpower ghosts.

    ...

    All great demons of the three realms bow in submission, all heretical ways from every direction pledge loyalty.

    I hereby respectfully invite your presence, to bestow thunderous might and protection."

    Immediately, a white light rose from Song Yun''s fingertips, and with a light tap of his middle finger on Bao Ding''s forehead, she began to contort as if a fish thrown into hot oil, twisting uncontrobly, her face etched with immense pain!

    A good half hour passed before Bao Ding''s gaze shifted from its initial ferocity to surprise!

    The real Huang Baoding was back!

    With a pained groan, Huang Baoding said, and Song Yun hastily untied the ropes.

    Rubbing his wrists that were chafed and turning blue from the ropes, Bao Ding weakly said, "Boss, if it hadn''t been for you this time, I fear I would''ve been lost in the darkness..."

    He then recounted to Song Yun all that he had dreamt, a nightmarish recollection that caused his pupils to dte and his chest to heave uncontrobly as he spoke of it again.

    "Don''t worry, I''ve sealed her. As long as it''s not undone, there won''t be any issues,"

    Song Yun reassured him.

    "Boss... the entity inside me said she''s immortal. If her wishes aren''t fulfilled, she''d rather self-destruct than let me live..."

    "???"

    You sure have some nerve, little grudge!

    Was the Spiritual Official Mantra not exciting enough for you, and you want something more thrilling?

    "Maybe you should have a talk with her?"

    "Hmm,"

    Song Yun resumed the mantra, releasing the seal, and immediately Huang Baoding''s demeanor changed. Caressing the hair by his ear, he said, "I had no idea someone so aplished was among us, my apologies for the intrusion~"

    "Speak your piece!"

    "Don''t you want to know who sent me?"

    "It''s just those hidden family ns, right? Tell me something interesting."

    Huang Baoding was shocked; she had thought Song Yun was clueless and she could deceive him, but he knew everything!

    "You''d better not lie to me, or the methods I use next will certainly be your nightmare!"

    With her arms crossed over her chest, Bao Ding looked pitifully at Song Yun and said, "I dare not deceive anyone. Indeed, it was the hidden families that sent me here, initially wanting me to possess you to control all your worldly wealth and status."

    "But then I discovered I couldn''t enter your body at all; there seemed to be an invisible membrane keeping me out, so I had no choice but to upy this big man''s body."

    A membrane?

    The first thing Song Yun thought of was whether it could be the system inside his body. The more he thought about it, the more usible it seemed!

    The system must be amazing not to let its host be someone else''s puppet!

    If it weren''t for the system, he probably would''ve be a puppet by now!

    Thank you, System Dad!

    "Who are you, exactly?"

    "I am merely a wisp of a soul from over a hundred years ago, unable to enter the cycle of reincarnation and thus enved by the hidden families to harm others..."

    "How can you leave my friend''s body?"

    "Well..." Huang Baoding''s eyes flickered before she continued, "It''s not entirely impossible. I need to fulfill myst wishes in the mortal world. Oncepleted, I can be liberated into the cycle of reincarnation, and naturally, I will disappear from your friend''s body~"

 Chapter 207 My Wife Cant Sleep Without Me!

    "So let''sy down three rules. Normally, you must return control of the body to him, otherwise, having a rough guy with a woman''s voice every day, I can''t help but want to perform an exorcism!"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, Huang Baoding blinked his eyes as if to plead innocence.

    "Did you understand?"

    Song Yun''s mood grew increasingly impatient, which was understandable given the circumstances.

    "Got it, got it!"

    "Then why aren''t you getting back in there!"

    Song Yun furrowed his brows, and Huang Baoding rolled his eyes and shuddered all over. When he looked up again, his eyes were filled with terror.

    "Boss..."

    "Ah, you must have heard our conversation just now. As you know, this is just a temporary solution; there''s no other way. Just bear with it, and it''ll be over soon."

    Song Yun patted Huang Baoding on the shoulder, trying to be consoling, "How do you feel now?"

    "Not too bad... I was beaten pretty badly at the time, but somehow my recovery has been several times faster than before. Now I can walk around normally."

    Huang Baoding''s words plunged Song Yun into deep thought; it seemed that the "Spiritual Body" inside the other person was deeply connected.

    "So do you want to continue staying at the hospital, or...?"

    Huang Baoding shook his head frantically like a rattle drum. He had been a modern man who didn''t believe in ghosts and deities, but everything that had happened to him was a constant reminder that the world was not so simple!

    Therefore, he didn''t want to stay in the hospital, a ce associated with heavy yin energy, for a moment longer!

    "Alright... then you might as welle home with me."

    When Song Yun had arrived, he was alone, but on the way back, he was apanied by Huang Baoding, who was a case of dual souls in one body.

    Upon returning to the Hua Shou Vi, Song Bu was fascinated by Huang Baoding; he could hardly believe such things were real!

    "Little Huang, right? Hello, I''m Song Yun''s father, Song Bu. Regarding the situation inside your body..."

    "...Uncle Song, could you please not make me relive that awful experience..."

    "Actually, I''m a biological scientist, and I''d like to approach this matter from a more scientific perspective... Hey, hey, hey, don''t go!"

    Huang Baoding was so scared he was almost in tears. Was this the kind of biological scientist from the movies who, at the drop of a hat, would want to slice and study you?

    He wasn''t ready to die; he hadn''t even gotten married yet. How could he be cut down in the prime of his life!

    "This is truly fascinating."

    As Huang Baoding walked away, Song Bu stroked his chin and muttered, "Dual souls in one body... must be cautious!"

    In the afternoon, the team hired to take care of Ye Qingqing arrived, totaling six women.

    These women didn''t fit Song Yun''s expectation of them being in their fifties or sixties; on the contrary, they were young and beautiful, all around 25 years of age.

    Not only that, but they were also responsible for looking after their employers at home and were ready forbat anywhere, any time¡ªafter all, they all had legal firearms permits!

    "Hello, Mr. Song. We rmend that, for the first three months of pregnancy, it''s best not to share a bed with your wife."

    The team leader, named Yang Yingying, was very attractive and cool, but contrary to her demeanor was her explosive figure, which in a maid''s outfit was almost criminally tempting!

    "Isn''t that kind of inconvenient, my wife can''t sleep without me..."

    Song Yun was well aware of the purpose behind this suggestion, but having a young girl bring it up to his face was a bit embarrassing.

    "This is for the sake of thedy''s well-being, but if you must sleep in the same room, I hope you can control your behavior. It''s not just for thedy''s health, but also for the child in her belly."

    "Okay..."

    No sooner had these nannies arrived than they took over the guest rooms surrounding Song Yun''s bedroom, ready to appear before their employer at a moment''s notice in case of emergency.

    Huang Baoding was deeply hurt since his room had beenmandeered. As the former personal bodyguard of the old master Ouyang Shu, he now found himself outranked by a group of women¡ªs, such is life and fate!

    ```

    But to tell the truth, these women still look...um, pretty impressive!

    Just as this thought crossed his mind, a woman''s voice emerged out of nowhere: "Hey mister, can the thoughts inside your head be a little healthier? We''re sharing a body now, and I can sense everything you''re thinking!"

    Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit!

    Huang Baoding''s heart thumped wildly, embarrassed to have his little secrets discovered!

    ...

    The next morning.

    Song Yuny t on his back, opening his eyes to stare at the ceiling, his mind full ofst night''s nightmare!

    In the dream, Ye Qingqing was parasitized by someone from a hidden, powerful family, and then, at a critical moment, she stabbed him in the chest...

    The scene was so real that he could still feel a dull pain in his chest now!

    Song Yun instinctively tightened his arms. Huh??? Holy crap! Where''s my wife?!!!

    Ye Qingqing was usually the sleepiest and had never woken up before him¡ªwhere was she now?!!!

    He threw on some clothes casually and ran downstairs without even bothering to put on slippers.

    As soon as he reached the first floor, he saw six women rxing Ye Qingqing''s body. Looking at his wife''s sweaty, pretty face, it seemed like she had just done some exercise.

    "What''s this?"

    "Husband, you''re awake!" Ye Qingqing casually wiped the sweat from her forehead and ran up to hug Song Yun, but just as they were about to make contact, they were stopped by Yang Yingying.

    "Captain Yang, can''t even a hug between husband and wife happen now?"

    Song Yun''s tone was somewhat unfriendly.

    Yang Yingying replied with a cold expression: "Madam has a small baby in her belly. If it is subjected to strong external pressure, there''s a high risk of miscarriage."

    "..."

    Using the little one inside his wife''s belly to talk him down, Song Yun had to concede defeat.

    "You look exhausted. Is it very tough?"

    Song Yun tenderly dabbed Ye Qingqing''s sweat away with a towel.

    Ye Qingqing shook her head and said cutely, "We were just doing yoga to make childbirth less painfulter on. It feels very effective! It''s only been half an hour, and the usual stiffness and soreness in my neck muscles are gone~"

    "Heh, go freshen up; I''ll make breakfast."

    As soon as Song Yun spoke, Yang Yingying rejected the idea again: "Our team includes a professional nutritionist who has nned all three meals of the day for madam. We''ll prepare them ourselves, so there''s no need for Mr. Song to trouble himself."

    ...

    F***!

    Is this the delightful way wealthy people have children?

    So, you mean I just spend the money and don''t worry about anything, just wait to hold the baby after ten months?

    Where''s my sense of involvement then!

    "Son, daughter-inw, good morning."

    Song Bu greeted them with a yawn as he came downstairs.

    Song Yun went forward and recounted everything that had happened. Song Bu looked at his son''sining expression with amusement.

    He asked in a low voice, "You''re not unaware of exactly what kind of people I''ve hired to attend to Qingqing, are you?"

    "Not aware... I just feel like they''re very formidable..."

    "...Son, just remember, when the First Ladies, both domestic and international, were pregnant, they hired teams from theirpany, and that''s all you need to know."

    ```

 Chapter 208 The End of Science is Metaphysics!

    Good gracious, good gracious!

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun was shocked to his core; this was beyond professional¡ªit was probably the pinnacle of the industry!

    Unbelievable, unbelievable...

    Since the six people were responsible solely for Ye Qingqing''s every activity, Song Yun still had to make his own breakfast.

    Sitting at the dining table, he watched his wife happily eat her pregnancy meal, and the delicious sandwich in his mouth suddenly lost its vor.

    "Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong..."

    The vi''s doorbell rang, and Song Yun''s muscles tensed up instantly, a result of the aftermath from the day before.

    Huang Baoding initially wanted to check on the situation, but just then, Yang Yingying professionally pressed against her lower back and quietly peeped through the door''s peephole, spotting a delivery guy outside dressed in a courier uniform.

    "May I ask whom you''re looking for?"

    Yang Yingying asked coldly.

    "Ah, hello, I have a parcel for Mr. Song Yun. Could you please sign for it?"

    The courier held a box and spoke.

    "Please ce the box on the ground slowly, then open it."

    "???"

    The courier, who delivered thousands of parcels every day, had never encountered such a request. Scenes from movies started shing through his mind.

    Criminals using deliveries to send bombs, and then...

    Holy shit!

    Could his luck be so bad that he ran into this kind of situation???

    "Hurry up!"

    Urged by Yang Yingying, the courier swallowed his saliva, carefully set the parcel on the t ground ensuring the person behind the peephole could see it, and then slowly opened the package using a utility knife he pulled from his pocket.

    "Whew..."

    The courier sighed in relief when he saw the contents of the box, lifting it up and eximing, "Inside is an invitation!!!"

    After a few minutes, the front door slowly opened, and a woman in a maid outfit with an expressionless face came out. After confirming everything was correct, she signed Song Yun''s name on the receipt with strong strokes.

    "Mr. Song, your parcel."

    Yang Yingying handed it to Song Yun.

    Song Yun took it and saw that inside the box was an invitation letter with a gold seal.

    Upon opening it, he discovered it was an invitation from an organizer of a car racing event.

    Song Yun had always been uninterested in such things and casually tossed it to the side.

    After breakfast, people like Yang Yingying voluntarily began to clean the house, and Huang Baoding found himself with nothing to do.

    He looked at the invitation letter, and a voice inside him incessantly whispered: Just look, it''s something Song Yun has discarded anyway! Looking won''t hurt! You''ve shed blood for Song Yun; he won''t be mad about such a trifle!

    Eventually, Huang Baoding, as if controlled by someone else, picked up the invitation from the couch.

    "!!! Car racing!!!"

    Huang Baoding let out a woman''s voice, and suddenly the whole living room fell silent. Ye Qingqing stopped chewing her fruit, Song Bu and Bai Qiu exchanged nces, the six Yang Yingying pressed against their lower backs with a wary look, and Song Yun clenched his fists!

    "Song Yun! Let''s participate in the car racing!"

    Huang Baoding, seemingly oblivious to the current situation, was about to move forward when the six Yang Yingyings gestured for him to stop.

    "What are you doing! Do youmoners think you can stop me?"

    Huang Baoding became somewhat enraged, and with a wave of his hand, the six Yang Yingying were sent flying haphazardly.

    Holy shit!

    This is supposed to be an urban setting, not a fantasy novel!

    Nobody expected to witness such a supernatural scene!

    Ye Qingqing chewed her apple as fast as a little squirrel, marveling at the spectacle she might never see again in her lifetime!

    "Stop!"

    Song Yun roared, then pressed a finger firmly onto Huang Baoding''s spiritual tform, causing the soul within Huang Baoding''s body to let out a series of mournful wails.

    "I was wrong, Song Yun, let me off the hook~ I really do want to see it!"

    "Son, listen to what she wants to say first."

    Song Bu held down Song Yun''s shoulder, his interest in the matter growing stronger. They say that at the end of science lies metaphysics, and indeed this saying wasn''t false!

    "I... I have been imprisoned my whole life, and every time I go out, I end up harming people... I really do want to experience this kind of thrill..."

    Picking up the invitation that had fallen to the ground, Song Bu examined it and said with a smile, "Go ahead, consider it a trip for fun."

    "But the current situation..."

    "Don''t worry, the organizer is very powerful, and those people don''t dare to make trouble." Song Bu spoke, "This is a grand gathering held jointly by domestic and foreign tycoons, once every five years. Attending such an event with your current identity can broaden yourwork significantly."

    Hearing this, Song Yun could only nod and agree.

    "You! Go back now!"

    After a shout from Song Yun, Huang Baoding returned to his normal self.

    He looked around nkly and then ran back to his room, covering his face and whimpering. So embarrassing! So embarrassing!

    "Husband~ what''s wrong with Brother Huang?"

    Ye Qingqing whispered to Song Yun from beside him.

    "Possessed by a spirit, s, it''s quite troublesome."

    Ye Qingqing covered her mouth in surprise. It was her first time hearing this exnation. She was both curious and a little afraid, considering that possession in horror movies is no joking matter!

    "Son..."

    "Stop, stop, stop, I know what you want to say. Brother Huang can''t be handed over for your research. He''s a person, a separate individual!"

    Hearing this, Song Bu felt quite regretful. Such a perfect specimen was in front of him, yet untouchable; indeed an immense temptation!

    "Husband, can you take me racing tonight~? I''m idle and have nothing to do~"

    Song Yun was stroking Ye Qingqing''s back and was about to nod when Yang Yingying''s ghastly voice came from behind them: "Racing is dangerous, I advise thedy not to follow."

    "But..."

    "It''s all for the baby!"

    "Oh..."

    Song Yun smirked, finding it rare to see his wife at a loss as Qing Qing pouted and twisted the soft flesh around his waist to vent her emotions.

    As evening approached.

    Two top-of-the-line sports cars sped along the highway. With a character as impulsive as Song Bu''s, how could he resist? So, he followed Song Yun and came along.

    In the car behind were Huang Baoding and Yang Yingying.

    The woman inside Huang Baoding wanted to join in the excitement, and Yang Yingying came along to watch over him; after all, what happened with Bao Ding that morning was quite frightening. To ensure the safety of Song Yun and Song Bu, she volunteered toe along.

    What Yang Yingying didn''t know was that neither member of the Song family¡ªfather nor son¡ªwere easy to deal with!

    This time, the racing event was being held at a professional racetrack, where dozens of cars each worth millions were already parked at the entrance.

    It seemed as if driving a car worth a few hundred thousand was an embarrassing act here.

    Upon reaching the entrance and showing the invitation, a waiter weed the four persons inside with great respect.

    Everyone invited was either rich or noble, and he, a mere ordinary person, wouldn''t dare to put on airs or look down on anyone!

    8:30 p.m.

    The sky gradually darkened, and suddenly, someone pulled the main switch at the venue, casting a rainbow beam in the center of the stage.

    In the light, a Caucasian man wearing a half-mask held a microphone, his demeanor exuberant.

    "Hello, everyone, I am the organizer of the 3rd racingpetition; you can call me the entric Jack! Racing! What an exhrating pair of words! Just thinking about it makes one''s heart surge! It''s simply the bestpetition bestowed upon mankind by the heavens!"

    "..."

    Listening from below the stage, Song Yun was practically drifting to sleep. Thispetition, truly dragging its feet!

 Chapter 209: Chapter 209 The Devil is Officially Unleashed!

    "No more crap! I dere the race officially started!"

    Freaky Jack saw the eager eyes in the crowd, raised the microphone, and shouted, "Ladies and gentlemen! Bring out your greatest courage and take up the challenge!"

    As the deafening sound just ended, a group of people rushed out to find their beloved cars.

    One after another, engines roared under the night sky with a massive rumbling.

    As the g was waved by the starting girl, the sports cars shot out like arrows released from a bow.

    Song Yun came to the doorway and sat in a chair, watching the crowd with boredom.

    Meanwhile, Huang Baoding''s second soul was already itching to try; although she couldn''t drive, the original memories and muscle coordination of Huang Baoding were more than enough!

    She got into the car with enthusiasm and, ignoring the frightened look in the eyes of Yang Yingying in the passenger seat, she stepped on the gas pedal hard!

    "Rumble!"

    It stalled...

    Huang Baoding, puzzled, stepped on the gas again, only to stall once more.

    Yang Yingying clutched the armrest tightly and said with a trembling voice, "If it doesn''t work, shall I take over?"

    "One car! What''s there not to work!"

    Yang Yingying got goosebumps listening to Huang Baoding''s female voice.

    Experience tales at m v|l e''-NovelBin

    "Roar! Roar! Roar!"

    The sports car finally started, and a pleasantugh fluttered through the air.

    "Son, how can you be like an old man, not interested at all?"

    Standing next to Song Yun, Song Bu lit a cigarette andmented, "If I had a sports car when I was young, I would definitely be the car god of Hua Country!"

    "To be honest, their driving skills are pretty mediocre."

    Song Yun, who had already signed up to top racing skills and the memories of those racers, found this street race unattractive.

    An hourter, the roar of the sports cars again tore through the night sky as one car after another crossed the finish line.

    The first five cars to finish were driven by foreigners, with Huang Baoding unexpectedlying in sixth, which surprised Song Yun.

    "It seems that Hua Country''s skill level is average; I wasn''t even satisfied before it ended!"

    The white man who ranked first leaned against his car, holding the race girl in his arms, and said disdainfully.

    "Hahaha, John, you speak so bluntly, although I think the same!"

    "To not select a single opponent from so many people, I''m too disappointed in this race!"

    The first five foreigners huddled together and chatted away carelessly, while the Hua Country racers who had already reached the finish line clenched their fists ¡ª they did not expect to be beaten on their own turf!

    Shameful!

    An overwhelming sense of humiliation surged within them!

    A young man with braided hair could no longer bear it and stood up, shouting, "Let''s have another round!"

    "You were the one who finished eighth just now, right? Heh, I must say you''ve got guts. I''ll condescend to entertain you."

    John, who ranked first, threw out his cigarette butt and stretched his body before getting in the sports car.

    In truth, these rich second-generation kids weren''t wronged in their loss. The top five were professional racers from various international teams, and their skill in actual control and speed far exceeded that of the average person!

    "I''ll join for a round."

    Song Yun stepped forward and spoke indifferently. He''d initially wanted to keep a low profile as an observer, but the foreigners'' words were just too much!

    Thus, in the second race, there were only seven cars on the huge track.

    They were the top five, Song Yun, and the young man who ranked eighth.

    Starting the car, Song Yun gripped the steering wheel expressionlessly.

    The race started!

    Song Yun floored the elerator and, to everyone''s astonishment, quickly took the lead.

    John, who was in second ce, saw this and the veins in his hand gripping the steering wheel bulged.

    elerate, elerate, then elerate some more!

    Song Yun, relying on his superior skills, had already achieved a huge lead. Even the aerial drone struggled to keep up with him.

    "fk!"

    John mmed the steering wheel hard, startling the young woman in the passenger seat into a shiver.

    "Looks like I''ve got no choice but to do this!"

    John''s goal in scoring first ce was to stand out andpletely subdue these rich second generation kids, thereby moving on to the next phase of his n.

    But now it''s all been messed up by Song Yun!

    He thought of the master''s whip with its barbed spikes, gritted his teeth, and pulled out a vial of drug from his shirt pocket.

    He bit off the protectiveyer and plunged it fiercely into his forearm!

    After using the ck drug, John''s white eyeballs gradually turned blood-red.

    Streams of power surged into his body, and under the influence of the drug, his brain was temporarily developed by a few percentage points, making every eleration, every turn seem so perfect!

    At that moment, John was reborn!

    "Damn bastard, let''s see who''s best!"

    John revealed a twisted smile, his foot on the elerator gradually pressed down to the floor.

    His sports car quickly caught up, barely keeping pace with Song Yun.

    This made the other four foreigners in the car deeply puzzled.

    They had been John''s rivals for a long time and knew his driving habits and sports car control skills well.

    But now John seemed like a different person, could it be that he had broken through his own limits under pressure and reached a new level?

    "Faster! Even faster!"

    John was shouting maniacally inside the car.

    He had been loyal to that organization for over a year, during which time he had won countless honors through the organization''s power.

    But this was a double-edged sword, if he ever failed toplete a mission, severe punishment would await him!

    "John! The sports car is about to exceed the control range!"

    The apanying young woman screamed, "Please hit the brakes for God''s sake! I''m too young to die!"

    But by now John couldn''t hear a thing!

    He only had one thought, toplete his master''s mission!

    He absolutely could not be abandoned by the organization!

    In contrast, Song Yun didn''t have so many worries as he had already reached the state of being one with the car¡ªthe car was him, and he was the car!

    "Shut up! Damn woman!"

    John grabbed an object from the car and smashed it towards the young woman''s head.

    "If you dare to utter another useless word, I''ll kill you!"

    This violent aura made the young woman huddle in fear on the passenger seat, it was too terrifying!

    This was not John at all!

    The man driving in front of her was a devil!

    "First ce must be mine! Glory must be mine! If you dare to stop me, go to hell!"

    John''s eyes filled with more blood vessels, his fierce expression terrifying.

    "To hell with it! One shot is worth trying, two won''t kill me!"

    John roared at the young woman, "Open the glovepartment, and give me the drug!"

    "John... please stop using it..."

    "p!"

    John pped her hard across the face, staring straight ahead while grabbing the woman''s hair and bellowed, "Give it to me if you don''t want to die!"

    With tears streaming down and in pain, the woman tremblingly pulled out the drug and handed it to him.

    "I am the god of cars! No one can defeat me in my domain!"

    The second vial of drug was used up.

    The devil was officially unleashed!

 Chapter 210: Chapter 210 What a Crappy Organizer!

    Too slow!

    All the changes in objects before John''s eyes had slowed down!

    He could clearly see the tear drop sliding from the corner of the race queen''s eye, and even a little bug drifting past the window was precisely captured in his sight!

    At this moment, his thoughts were infinitely magnified, his mind was incredibly clear!

    Could this be the realm of a god?

    John couldn''t help but think.

    The second injection,pared to the first, did not continue to amplify his emotional fluctuations; on the contrary, his original rage had extinguished. He tenderly touched the injured face of the race queen and gently said, "Just sit tight in the car. After the race is over, I''llpensate you a million US dors!"

    The race queen usually earned less than ten thousand US dors for services including getting in and out of the car, so a sudden offer of a million instantly dispelled all her worries!

    "Honey, do you know who''s driving ahead?"

    Upon hearing John''s words, thedy thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "He looks unfamiliar; reminds me a bit of Magic Capital''s richest man, Song Yun, but the chances of it being him in person are slim, after all, why would a tycoon like him stake his life in a race?"

    "Song Yun... The bounty on him is quite high..."

    John murmured to himself.

    In the organization, the bounty on Song Yun was as high as 100 million US Dors! Andpleting the bounty mission would result in a three-rank promotion within the organization!

    This was a huge temptation for him.

    "Buckle up, I am going to speed up!"

    After speaking indifferently, John once again increased the car''s speed, now dangerously close to losing control.

    At this moment, Song Yun was leisurely listening to the car''s music when suddenly, a beam of intense light hit his rearview mirror.

    The sports car, which originally belonged to John, was roaring and closing in on him!

    "Has he gone mad?"

    Song Yun frowned slightly¡ªwas all this fuss really necessary? Was it just a race that one had to risk their life for? These organizers must have hired a lunatic!

    At this speed, any slight mishap that grazes the body of the car could send both vehicles tumbling off the cliff and plummeting to their deaths!

    "Beep beep beep beep beep!"

    The sports car behind incessantly honked its horn, now extremely close, just a few centimeters from Song Yun''s car!

    "Idiot!"

    Song Yun cursed under his breath and sped up again, his vehicle flowing as smoothly as clouds and water, maintaining a safe distance.

    He certainly did not want topromise his safety for the sake of a race.

    And so, a scene unfolded on the racetrack where Song Yun''s car drove normally and John''s car, like a mad dog, clung onto him tightly, only to find Song Yun elerating each time they were mere centimeters from collision.

    It was an endless cycle, akin to a scumbag leading on a girl in love.

    You can get close, but not too close!

    With little more than ten kilometers left in the race, it would only take minutes for a sports car to reach the destination at current speeds.

    John narrowed his eyes, shaking his head vigorously to fend off drowsiness!

    He knew this was a side effect of the drug wearing off, and now he faced two choices.

    Pull over immediately or go all in, muster all his strength to overtake Song Yun and reach the finish line!

    The first option was to save his life, the second was to risk it!

    After all, the speed had already reached its peak, and to continue elerating would mean controlling a car on the brink of losing its grasp.

    On a mountain road, this was undoubtedly suicidal!

    "p me!"

    John clenched his teeth and spat out a few words.

    The race queen was dumbfounded upon hearing this. Wasn''t John just attacking her like a thug a moment ago? Why did he suddenly change his tune?

    "Hurry up! Do you still want the million or not?"

    "Oh, oh, oh!"

    The grid girl rubbed her palms together and then gave a gentle p.

    "p!"

    "Did you feel the pain? Hit me with that same force!"

    John swung back with all his might, and the grid girl''s face was already swelling, looking quiteical.

    "p p p!"

    The grid girl could no longer suppress her rage, What the hell is this way to y? Although I know the status of a racer is high, this kind of bullying is too much!

    "Yes! That''s how! That''s exactly it!"

    John burst outughing, pain was the only thing that could make him feel every inch of his muscles!

    Up ahead was the track''sst forty-five degree turn, after which the two kilometer stretch to the finish line was all straight!

    Song Yun nced in the rearview mirror at John who was relentlessly pursuing him and finally decided to tap the brakes.

    It was just a race, no need to wager his own life.

    As Song Yun''s speed slowly decreased, John didn''t slow down but instead increased his speed for the final stretch and charged toward the turn.

    "Damn, not slowing down on the curve, truly a madman..."

    Song Yun not only felt a bit jittery but also realized he had beenpeting with a madman all this time. Fuck! What kind of shitty organizers allowed this!

    "Hahahaha! Victory! Victory is finally mine!"

    With a face swollen like a pig''s head, John zoomed past in the car, leaning forward as if he could already feel the glory awarded by the organization!

    But the next second, the steering wheel locked up instantly, the car went out of control and crashed violently into the guardrail!

    In the grid girl''s horrified gaze and John''s face full of confusion, the entire car hung in the air for a second before plunging down the several dozen-meter cliff!

    The finish line of the race track!

    The numerous rich second-generation attendees hadn''t even processed what they saw on the drone''s disy screen when they saw a ck sports car speeding by!

    The timekeeping referee sprang to his feet, eyes bulging as he looked at the numbers on the screen.

    "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

    "What''s wrong?"

    Upon hearing the question from someone beside him, the referee turned with difficulty, saying in shock, "A new record is born! It''s a whole 5 minutes faster than the previous first ce!"

    "????"

    "Holy shit! You''re not joking, right? Thest record was made by God of Cars Schumacher!"

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    "Don''t believe it, juste and see for yourself... It''s really strange, when did Hua Country start having such an extreme racer!"

    The referee muttered, stroking the stubble on his chin.

    "First, fuck the records! Hurry up and rescue people!"

    A worker responsible for safety shouted, "Everybody follow me to the scene of the ident! Saving even one life is worth it!"

    No sooner had he spoken than the group of wealthy young spectators didn''t follow.

    Are you kidding me? Who could survive a fall from a cliff that high?

    Didn''t you fucking see the car has already exploded into mes with your own eyes!

    What good does it do to go there now!

    They all rushed towards Song Yun''s sports car, wanting to see who had been driving with their own eyes!

    In their eyes, a racer who stood up against the foreign insult of Hua Country''s racing circle and won the ultimate victory was an absolute hero!

    But, unfortunately, Song Yun showed no sign of getting out of the car to ept their awe; instead, he braked to a stop, picked up Song Bu, and sped off again, disappearing in a cloud of dust.

    "Investigate! Find out who that car belongs to! I must know everything about the God of Cars!"

    "No way, I have to visit and learn! Fuck! That guy is too incredible!"

    The snubbed crowd didn''t lose heart; they began inquiring through various channels.

    But ultimately, the response they always got was: no ess!

 Chapter 211 Almost Driven Crazy!

    "Son, you''ve learned quite a bit while I''ve been away from Magic Capital."

    Sitting in the passenger seat, Song Bu looked at Song Yun''s handsome profile and said lightly, "I don''t care how you achieved your status today, but I need you to promise me that you will never do anything to harm our country! Otherwise..."

    "What, you''d actually go so far as to turn against your own son?"

    Song Yun asked, joking.

    After a moment, Song Bu realized the likelihood of that was slim and sighed, "Then I would really have to take you and flee for our lives! Just the thought of it is damned painful!"

    Just at that moment, Song Yun suddenly felt a sharp pain at his temples. He mmed on the brakes, and after restarting the car, the suffocating sensation disappeared.

    "What''s wrong?"

    Song Bu asked, puzzled.

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    "It''s nothing... Maybe I''m just too tired and starting to hallucinate..."

    The four of them drove back to the luxurious vi.

    Ye Qingqing, being pregnant, was extremely sleepy and went up to rest early.

    Song Bu patted his behind and also went back to the bedroom to find his wife. He had too many things he wanted to discuss with her, of course, all about Song Yun''s growth.

    "Mr. Song, since the madam has already gone to sleep, you shouldn''t go back to the room and disturb her rest."

    Yang Yingying had been quite frightened tonight, but even with a pale face, she was meticulous in her duties.

    Damn it, I really shouldn''t have gone to that crappy car race today!

    I''ve been ying with a lunatic all day, and now I can''t even return to my own room!

    That damned race! I''m reporting you to someone tomorrow!

    "Captain Yang, aren''t you curious why Brother Huang''s voice keeps switching between male and female?"

    Song Yun was someone who was particr about where he slept. It was manageable when Ye Qingqing was with him, but now that he was kicked out of the room, he was in no hurry to sleep.

    "Our responsibility is to ensure the safety of the madam and the little life, and nothing beyond that is on our list of concerns!"

    Yang Yingying, having regained herposure, said coldly.

    What a boring woman she is. Is there nothing in her world but work?

    "Brother Huang, would you like a drink?"

    Ying Ying had returned to her room, so Song Yun, sitting alone in the living room, called out to Huang Baoding. Huang Baoding was sweating bullets; his body''s second soul had driven like his life was worth nothing!

    If it wasn''t for his own extreme efforts to suppress the other''s excitement, his car might have been the second to crash into the cliff!

    "Come on, let''s not go to bed sober tonight!"

    Just as Huang Baoding was about to grab the alcohol, he shivered all over, and a female voice came through again: "After drinking, the body smells awful! I don''t like it! Now, immediately, go back to your room and sleep!"

    "Sister, please give me some personal space!"

    Huang Baoding''s own voice regained control for a moment, but the next second, he was overruled: "No! Women who go to bedte get wrinkles!"

    After saying that, he went back to his room on his own.

    Poor guy!

    Song Yun shook his head, thinking that now he must be the most idle person in the entire vi.

    Forget it, let''s go to the study!

    Early the next morning, Song Yun felt his nose tickle repeatedly.

    He hadn''t even opened his eyes when he grabbed Qing Qing''s hand, which was perched by the bed.

    "Husband~ time to get up~"

    Ye Qingqing pulled back Song Yun''s nket to find him bare, and her face turned red with a spitting sound.

    "What, not used to it yet?"

    Song Yun opened his eyes, smiling, and pulled Qing Qing into his arms. He was about to kiss her when a loud "bang bang bang!" came from outside the window.

    Yanking the curtains open, there stood Yang Yingying, dressed as a maid, who said coolly, "Mr. Song, please control your emotions!"

    "No, damn it!"

    Song Yun was about to get up, but realizing he was naked, he grasped this life''s cover to shield his body and yelled, "Where did youe down from!"

    "Wire work."

    "Get out!"

    "Madam..."

    "Get out!"

    "Damn, it''s killing me!"

    Song Yun pulled the curtain aside, his chest heaving wildly. This was not hiring a nanny. This was like hiring a dad!

    "Bang bang bang!"

    The study door was knocked, and without thinking, Song Yun yelled, "Get out!"

    "You little brat, got a big temper now, huh!" Bai Qiu pushed the door open and twisted her own son''s ear: "Qing Qing''s baby is still young in the womb! You must restrain yourself! Understand!"

    "Mom, I''m not dressed..."

    "You were born of me! What haven''t I seen on you! Hurry up and get dressed,e downstairs for dinner!"

    After speaking, Bai Qiu left with Ye Qingqing. Before leaving, Ye Qingqing turned her head and made a face at Song Yun.

    At the dining table, Song Yun was eating a sandwich and drinking milk. Under the table, Ye Qingqing''s legs kept rubbing against him; her small feet asionally knocked against the skin on his leg.

    Alright, Ye Qingqing!

    When you get through these ten months!

    You''ll have iting!

    Song Yun bit into the sandwich furiously, trying to use his appetite to rece the itch in his heart.

    "Honey, I''m going to the office today~ Pick me up at noon~" Ye Qingqing said to Song Yun with a teasing wink.

    "Hmm, do you need me to take you?"

    "No need, I have Ying Ying and the others with me."

    "..."

    Talking about the very thing he wished to avoid, Song Yun finished thest bite aggrievedly and stormed upstairs to catch up on some sleep.

    "So young but always sozy." Song Bu frowned, pped Song Yun, and said, "Come downstairs and practice with me!"

    "Dad!"

    "Hmm?"

    "Let me change my clothes..."

    With no other choice, seeing his father''s eyebrows about to stand up in anger, Song Yun thought of the old man who he couldn''t defeat but was like a toy in his father''s hands. It sent a shiver down his spine, unable to defend, unable to defend...

    In the spacious garden, Song Bu beckoned Song Yun over.

    Song Yun got into position, pushing his speed and strength to the limit, throwing punches and kicks using all he had learned.

    But Song Bu kept sighing and shaking his head at these attacks.

    "Not enough strength! Put more force into it!"

    "Your speed is even slower than a dog''s! Waiting for the enemy to walk you around like a pet?!"

    "Speed up, speed up!"

    Under Song Bu''s sessive roars, Song Yun gradually felt the shackles binding his body breaking one after another.

    "Faster! The enemy won''t just defend without attacking like me!"

    "If I were a real enemy, you would be dead by now!"

    "Aah!"

    Song Yun let out a roar, his right foot stomped the ground fiercely, and his speed surged dramatically. He didn''t use any fancy moves, just a punch that pushed the approaching Song Bu back four to five meters!

    "Now that''s more like it!"

    Then Song Bu raised a hand, and before Song Yun could even catch the trajectory of the attack, he felt a chill at his chest and found himself airborne, crashing into a pond!

    "True martial power lies in the simplest of techniques, but what makes it strong? It''s the speed, the strength! Hold on to these two points, and no matter who stands before you, they''re nothing but children!"

 Chapter 212 You Really Are a Good Father!

    "I won''t being anymore, it''s time for me to pick up Qing Qing..."

    Song Yun climbed out of the pool, his entire body nearly drained of strength.

    He trudged back to the house to change his clothes, unaware that Song Bu downstairs had instantly abandoned his dashing stance and was frantically rubbing his palms!

    "Damn it, this kid is really perceptive. That punch contained a bit of my own strength."

    Song Bu''s eyes twinkled with mirth as he saw his son learning from him. The pride of a father seeing his child progress was undeniably immense!

    Downstairs at Mo Jing Group''s building, it was already the lunch break.

    Ye Qingqing was apanied by Yang Yingying and her six protective nannies, looking formidable indeed.

    Just as she arrived at thepany entrance, a man in ck casual clothes slowly turned around and shed a charming smile at Ye Qingqing.

    "Qing Qing, long time no see."

    "???"

    "Mo Huanqing! When did youe back!"

    The man before her was her long-lost friend. In high school, Mo Huanqing was often bullied and never fought back. Disapproving of this, Li Shishi''s knight-errant spirit would re up, and after a few asions, Mo Huanqing naturally became their little follower.

    However, during his sophomore year, Mo Huanqing suddenly vanished. No matter if they went to his home to inquire about his whereabouts or used other channels to search, they found nothing. It was as if he had disappeared from the world.

    But now it seemed he was doing well, at least unharmed.

    "Qing Qing, are you sure we should chat here?"

    Mo Huanqing smiled, subconsciously covering his mouth, but he quickly forced himself to stop the pointless gesture.

    "Ah! Let''s go, there''s a nice caf¨¦ next to thepany, let''s sit there."

    So the two of them entered the caf¨¦, one after the other. Yang Yingying and the six others sat at different spots around them.

    "Where the hell have you been these past few years?"

    Because of her health, Ye Qingqing couldn''t drink too much coffee or other stimting beverages, so she reluctantly ordered a ss of milk.

    Mo Huanqing bit his lower lip, and a trace of sorrow crossed his phoenix eyes as he said with a bitter smile, "Back in school, I fell in love with a girl, but because her family was poor, my parents forcefully split us up and even arranged for me to attend an overseas boarding school."

    "Yeah, that''s pretty tough."

    Ye Qingqing felt sympathy for her friend''s plight.

    "So, are you leaving again this time you''re back?"

    "I''ve graduated, and I haven''t thought of what to do yet after returning to the country."

    "What about Auntie and Uncle?"

    Hearing this, a flicker of anger rose from the depths of Mo Huanqing''s eyes, but he concealed it quickly.

    He tried to speak in the calmest tone, "I haven''t told them I''m back in the country, after all, the incidents of those days are still fresh in my mind! I just don''t want to return to that home where there is no familial affection!"

    "Mm, Auntie and Uncle indeed did... Husband! I''m here!"

    Ye Qingqing, halfway through her sentence, saw Song Yun push the door open. She stood up, frantically waving her hands and shouting.

    "Husband?"

    Mo Huanqing''s eyes sharpened as he turned his head, only to see a man of extraordinary appearance and extraordinary demeanor walking towards them.

    "I went to thepany to find you, the receptionist said she saw youing into the caf¨¦."

    Song Yun wrapped his arm around Ye Qingqing''s slender waist, and curiously asked, "And who might this be?"

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    "This is a friend from high school, Mo Huanqing."

    Song Yun extended his hand and shook hands with the other party.

    "Huanqing, it''s almost noon. Would you like to join us for a casual lunch?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Mo Huanqing was surprised, but he quickly nodded in agreement and said, "Sure, it''s been a while since Ist saw Qing Qing. This is a good opportunity to catch up. I''ll make a reservation at the Cantonese restaurant she used to love."

    This was a tant provocation, but Song Yun shook his head inwardly without a trace of jealousy.

    It wasn''t because he didn''t love her, but because he trusted Ye Qingqing too much. From their hurried marriage to everything they had been through together, it was enough to prove his wife''s unrivaled loyalty to love!

    "I''m sorry, but Qing Qing is pregnant and can''t just eat out. How about we go back home for a meal instead?"

    Mo Huanqing''s eyes widened, staring incredulously at Ye Qingqing''s abdomen, wondering what he had missed over the years!

    If his father hadn''t sent him to that organization back then, if he hadn''t been too cowardly to confess his feelings to Qing Qing, could it have been him standing by her side now?

    "Let''s go, Huanqing. We''ll have a meal today, and another day I''ll call Chi Lu and Shishi, and we can all get together again."

    Mo Huanqing shook his head with a gentlemanly smile and said, "Let''s get together some other time instead, otherwise Shishi is going to scold me again."

    "Hahaha, you still remember those things. Let''s exchange numbers then; I''ll call you some other day."

    Ye Qingqing, oblivious to the tension in the air, added the number and left with Song Yun''s arm in hers.

    Mo Huanqing watched the couple''s retreating figures, his eyes filled with dark and violent emotions!

    But now was not the time to dwell on romantic sentiments. He had returned for revenge against his father!

    Song Yun drove Ye Qingqing back to the vi, but unexpectedly, Song Bu and Bai Qiu were out on business.

    Song Yun looked at the nutritious meal Yang Yingying was preparing for his wife in the kitchen and sighed deeply.

    ...

    In Magic Capital, Mo Household.

    The current family head, Mo Ke, wrapped his arms around his wife, who was over twenty years his junior, and returned home. He sat on the sofa and called up to the second floor, "Bai Bai, aren''t youing down to greet your dad?"

    After calling four or five times, his youngest son did not respond at all.

    Strange, his youngest son was too little to go out on his own.

    He instructed his young wife to wash fruit in the kitchen, and he went upstairs to check.

    Upon reaching his youngest son''s bedroom, he saw the walls and floor sttered with shocking crimson, and a nauseating smell assaulted his nostrils relentlessly!

    And his youngest son... had already met with an ident.

    "Long time no see, Father!"

    A cold voice came from behind Mo Ke; he stiffly turned his head to see his eldest son, Mo Huanqing, whom he had personally sent away years ago!

    "Huanqing... When did youe back..."

    Mo Ke knew the dangers of joining that organization, and he didn''t believe his eldest son had returned to express gratitude.

    "Of course, to see how Father is doing these days." Mo Huanqing pushed Mo Ke aside and locked the door from inside, "Father seems to be living well, with a new wife and a new son. Have you ever thought for a moment about whether your eldest son was well-fed and warm in the organization?"

    "Don''t speak. Your voice only annoys me."

    Mo Huanqing sneered, "I''m no longer a man. Toplete the missions, the organization took care of my body. Hahaha, neither male nor female, that''s me, Mo Huanqing! Oh, Father, what a great father you are!"

    "Huanqing, listen to my exnation..."

    "Shh, the organization has authorized my revenge. So, this chess piece, you''ve beenpletely abandoned by the organization. ept your fate, Father. The blessings you''ve enjoyed over the years are enough. Your family of three can keep each otherpany in the ground!"

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 Chapter 213 Honey, Lets Go Have Fun~

    Just like that, several days passed by, and during this time, Song Yun was constantly being trained by Song Bu.

    Meanwhile, Ye Qingqing tried calling Mo Huanqing again, but he didn''t pick up.

    Until a piece of news echoed throughout the upper echelons of Magic Capital, the chairman of Longhai Group, Mo Ke, and his family of three were killed by someone!

    That scene was simply inhumane, it was said that the officers who went to handle the case vomited bile into bags upon seeing it!

    "Husband, where do you think Huanqing is now? Could he have also encountered some misfortune..."

    Ye Qingqing curled up in Song Yun''s embrace, full of sympathy for her friend''s plight.

    Song Yun, however, smelled a whiff of conspiracy. Why did the Mo family get murdered just as Mo Huanqing returned to the country? Could there be a connection?

    "Don''t worry, I will use my connections to find out about the Mo Family''s situation and will immediately tell you about any trace of Mo Huanqing''s whereabouts."

    Song Yun stroked Ye Qingqing''s hair andforted her.

    "Mm... I hope Huanqing won''t run into any more trouble."

    ...

    A week had passed since the Mo Family case, and during this time Ye Qingqing was unable to get through to Mo Huanqing via any phone number he had left behind. As time passed, she resigned herself to the situation, only hoping that Song Yun''s connections could provide a lead.

    Watching his wife lose a couple of pounds over these days because she was preupied with this matter, Song Yun was also very distressed.

    One morning after breakfast, Song Yun suggested, "The weather is nice today, how about we go to the amusement park for some fun?"

    "You guys go, your mother and I have something to do," said Song Bu, unclearly speaking with a mouthful of egg.

    "Husband... I''m not in the mood right now..."

    Song Yun sighed.

    But Yang Yingying cut in, "Madam, for the sake of the baby in your belly, I personally advise you to maintain a pleasant mood."

    Well done, Captain Yang! I''ll give you a raiseter!

    Song Yun leaned on the table, looked up at his wife with begging eyes, blinking like a little puppy pleading with its owner to y together.

    Ye Qingqing then realized that when she was anxious about her friend''s safety, everyone in the family had been taking care of her feelings.

    "Alright, let''s go for a stroll today, then. It''s been a long time since I''ve been to an amusement park."

    Ye Qingqing affectionately rubbed her face against Song Yun''s.

    "Amusement park? Is it fun?"

    The second soul within Huang Baoding took over again, something to which everyone had grown ustomed, simply treating it as if he had a split personality.

    "Do you want toe along?"

    "Of course! I''ve lived for so long and never even heard of an amusement park. Is it simr to the garden fairs of our era?"

    What an anachronism this was right from the get-go.

    It was useless trying to exin to a spirit that only knew to fulfill tasks; better to let her experience it for herself.

    After eating, an SUV left the splendid vipound.

    Considering they were going to a public venue for leisure and were apanied by Song Yun and Huang Baoding, the only escort and fighting nanny was Yang Yingying.

    Outside a convenience store near the entrance to the viplex, Mo Huanqing crushed out a cigarette butt, entered his car silently, and followed the SUV from a not-too-distant range.

    Upon reaching the destination, Mo Huanqing''s face filled with confusion. How old are you people, still going to ces for kids to y?

    But with the crowds, it was indeed a good ce to make a getaway.

    He looked around and found a building close to the amusement park. Using the elevator to reach the rooftop, he opened the violin case he had been carrying.

    Inside were various parts, which Mo Huanqing quickly assembled into a weapon capable of long-range sniping.

    "Die, die! If you die, Qingqing will be mine! Even if I can''t do anything else, I won''t let her fall into the hands of others!"

    Mo Huanqing licked his lips, almost sickly smiling.

    In the amusement park, Huang Baoding was like a young girl who had never seen the world before, her affected demeanor caused some visitors to tighten their grip on their children, these days you never know who''s a pervert or a lunatic!

    "Song Yun! What is that!"

    Huang Baoding excitedly pointed at a track that soared more than ten meters into the air and asked.

    "Oh, that''s called a roller coaster, but I don''t really suggest you go on it."

    Song Yun''s expression changed slightly, he had very unpleasant memories associated with roller coasters.

    During his college days, he had once joined his roommate to ride one, and fortunately for him, he was seated in the first row.

    It wasn''t until after the ride that Song Yun realized a couple sitting in the second row couldn''t handle the pressure and vomited skywards while the roller coaster was in motion.

    This resulted in the passengers behind them getting sttered a bit.

    Thinking about it again, Song Yun still felt very nauseous.

    "This looks like a lot of fun! Let''s go for it!"

    As the saying goes, "A man who won''t listen to the elder''s advicees to grief immediately." Huang Baoding turned and ran towards the entrance.

    Ye Qingqing was pregnant and thus couldn''t ride such dangerous attractions, while Song Yun had a deep aversion to roller coasters, leaving only Yang Yingying to apany her.

    "Beep beep beep!"

    The roller coaster sounded three whistles and started to move.

    What Song Yun didn''t know was that this roller coaster was known as the highest in Asia.

    The front of the coaster climbed to fifty meters, from where one could look down on the entire Magic Capital. After a pause of two to three seconds, it plunged swiftly down.

    With his exceptional vision, Song Yun urately saw that someone definitely vomited on the ride. He wondered which of the lucky ones would feel so sick afterward that they''d vomit several more times.

    After five or six minutes, the roller coaster came to a gradual halt, and Huang Baoding with Yang Yingying clutched their mouths and ran out, got stic bags from the staff, and squatted on the ground, vomiting like mad!

    "How does it feel?"

    Song Yun asked with a smile.

    "Bluurgh... Bluurgh... Thrilling!"

    "???"

    This person must be a bit off, right?

    Yang Yingying had vomited so much that her legs went weak. Even the giant centrifuge they used for flight tests wasn''t as intense as this.

    After wiping her mouth, Huang Baoding pointed at the drop tower and yelled, "I want to go on that!"

    "..." Experience tales at m v|l e''-NovelBin

    Song Yun looked at Yang Yingying. Yang Yingying immediately put on a serious face and said, "I won''t go on something so dangerous!"

    "What if we add money?"

    "No matter how much you pay, I won''t do it!"

    Fine then, it looks like I''ll have to step in myself.

    After about fifteen minutes of queuing, it was finally Song Yun and Huang Baoding''s turn.

    Song Yun fastened every safety belt tightly. This thing was a whole different concept when you''re up in the air; if he were to be thrown from this height, even if he were a Daluo Golden Immortal, he''d be done for!

    The drop tower slowly ascended, with people who were previously level with him gradually receding until they turned into small ck dots. It would be a lie to say he wasn''t nervous!

    At this moment, Song Yun suddenly felt a sharp pain in his brow!

    This sensation was just like when he returned from the car race ¨C this was not an illusion!

    Just then, the next second, the drop tower activated, and Song Yun''s body began to bounce up and down.

 Chapter 214 The Dragon Has Reverse Scales, Touch Them and Die!

    A few minutester, the drop tower ridended, and Song Yun was the first to undo the safety measures.

    He had definitely been targeted by someone in hiding with a weapon capable of threatening him!

    Otherwise, as a Martial Artist, he would never have exhibited such alertness.

    "Ugh! Awesome! Ugh..."

    At this moment, Huang Baoding was like a madman, vomiting with every three steps while still eximing how thrilling it was.

    On the rooftop of a building not far from the amusement park, Mo Huanqing was growing impatient. Due to the height and distance, he did not have the certainty of a sure hit. Once he missed this opportunity, the security around Song Yun would surely increase manifold!

    He dismantled all the parts of his weapon and ced them back into the violin case, then went downstairs, bought a ticket to the amusement park, and wandered the streets with a mask he purchased from a vendor.

    He looked again for a high vantage point and found a water tower over ten meters high at the edge of the amusement park, which was perfect!

    This was simply heaven-sent assistance!

    Mo Huanqing smirked as he made his way there, climbing up the water tower to reassemble his weapon.

    It wasn''t long before he spotted Song Yun again through the high-powered scope.

    This time, I definitely cannot let you slip away!

    Veins on Song Yun''s forehead throbbed furiously. Not good! This persistent person still wanted to target him! Dammit, it must be those people from the reclusive families!

    That crazed fool, with so many people around, wasn''t worried about causing trouble!

    "You guys find a ce to rest for a bit; I''m going to use the restroom and will be right back,"

    Song Yun said, then ran toward the distance. He had to find the sniper''s position!

    "Fuck! He''s quite vignt!"

    Mo Huanqing was just about to pull the trigger when Song Yun suddenly dived into the crowd and disappeared from sight.

    As someone who had been trained by an organization for years, he knew well that if he wasn''t sessful the first time, he had to change positions immediately!

    This wasn''t just about his own safety, but about the secrets of the organization should he be caught!

    He shook his head regretfully and quickly dismantled his weapon.

    Then, using climbing tools, he hooked onto the supports of the water tower and slid down the rope.

    Just as he made contact with the ground, he suddenly felt a cold draft from behind.

    He knew what that meant¡ªhis position had been revealed!

    Before his brain could issue amand, muscle memory took over. Mo Huanqing drew a pitch-ck pistol from his waist and turned to fire behind him in an instant.

    However, the other party was faster. With one hand gripping his shoulder, Mo Huanqing''s entire arm suddenly weakened.

    When Mo Huanqing looked coldly and tried to draw his gun again, he felt himself lifted off the ground and brutally mmed down by an over-the-shoulder throw.

    "Ugh..."

    Mo Huanqing retched out a bit of fresh blood, his throat tasting sweet.

    "You think you can assassinate me with that weak effort?"

    Song Yun said disdainfully, delivering another kick before ripping off the mask on the other''s face.

    Mo Huanqing!!!

    What the fuck!!!

    Initially, Song Yun thought this guy had harbored a young crush on his wife at most, but he didn''t expect him to actually dare to try and take him down!

    "Song Yun, in the game of kings, the victor takes all. Kill me or cut me up, it''s all up to you,"

    Mo Huanqing said with a miserable smile, slowly speaking, "But you must treat Qingqing well! She''s a kind girl. If you dare do anything to her that you shouldn''t, I won''t let you off even if I''m down in the ninth spring!"

    Good grief, he even had the nerve to make threats now.

    Song Yun knew he wouldn''t get anything out of this noisy environment, so he simply picked up the pistol and struck the back of the other''s head with the butt of the gun.

    Mo Huanqing''s eyes rolled back as he slumped into unconsciousness.

    Song Yun tore off a strip of cloth from the other man''s clothing and tied Mo Huanqing''s hands tightly.

    Only after he had finished did he feelfortable enough to open the violin case. Before his eyes, various mechanical parts rapidly assembled into a sniper rifle in his mind!

    Where on earth did this kid get this???

    He concealed the violin case in a hidden corner, nning to send someone to fetch it after he returned home.

    But what to do with such arge person, Song Yun found himself in a dilemma for a moment.

    Carrying him out directly would probably shock the tourists and then they''d call the police. And with Ye Qingqing still around, Song Yun didn''t want her to know that Mo Huanqing was actually an extremely evil scumbag.

    "Just leave him here for now, I''ll deal with him after I send Qing Qing away."

    Song Yun carried Mo Huanqing to a bench in a small grove andid him down so that from a distance he appeared to be just sleeping.

    Song Yun dusted off his hands and turned to walk towards Ye Qingqing and the other two.

    "Hubby, you''re so slow~"

    Ye Qingqing held an ice cream cone and took small bites.

    "Aren''t pregnant women not supposed to eat cold things?"

    "I didn''t eat anything cold! I let it melt in my mouth until it gets warm before I swallow!"

    "Silly girl!" Song Yun said affectionately as he yfully scraped Ye Qingqing''s nose and smiled. "I need to attend a meeting shortly and won''t be able to keep youpany. Let Yang Yingying take you home first; hubby will take you out again another day."

    "Oh~"

    Ye Qingqing naturally understood the priorities of matters. At this point, for someone of Song Yun''s status to need to attend an urgent meeting, it must be of great importance.

    "Then make sure youe home early. When I get back, I''ll have Ying Ying teach me how to make soup. Tonight..."

    As Ye Qingqing was speaking, her pupils suddenly dted.

    It was also at this moment that Song Yun sensed an attack from behind.

    "Snap!"

    Song Yun felt an injury on his shoulder, as warm streams flowed wildly from the wound, quickly soaking through his coat.

    "Quick, take Qing Qing away!"

    Song Yun shouted at Yang Yingying. Now that the scene was in utter chaos, it was extremely dangerous for Ye Qingqing, a pregnant woman, to be jostled at all!

    Song Yun turned his head, a murderous look in his eyes. Mo Huanqing had awakened and broken free of his restraints in just a few minutes!

    At this moment, Mo Huanqing''s eyes were filled with intense hatred as he raised the dark muzzle of his gun and aimed it at Song Yun.

    "Whoosh!"

    With the suppressor in ce, the sound was very faint, but all of Song Yun''s focus was on him, and he moved swiftly, narrowly avoiding injury.

    The next second, with a pervertedugh, Mo Huanqing shouted, "Song Yun, you can run, but what about Qing Qing!"

    As soon as he spoke, he turned his aim towards Ye Qingqing.

    He had seeded.

    Song Yun no longer dodged, simply standing still, facing him.

    But Mo Huanqing hadn''t fully seeded because Huang Baoding moved!

    Bao Ding''s hands moved continuously, twisting what was originally a solid steel weapon into something resembling a twisted doughnut!

    Song Yun, ignoring the pain in his shoulder, threw punches furiously at Mo Huanqing''s body.

    The dragon has a reverse scale, touch it and you die!

    Ye Qingqing was Song Yun''s reverse scale, and no one could harm her!

    Now, Mo Huanqing''s body was like a punching bag being hit by Song Yun, and his frail frame gradually knelt to the ground, incapable of rising again!

 Chapter 215 Have You Really Won?

    "Thanks."

    After an intense battle, Song Yun suddenly felt a wave of weakness in his body. As blood continuously streamed from his wounds, hisplexion grew paler.

    "Husband! How are you!"

    Ye Qingqing broke free from Yang Yingying''s grasp and ran frantically toward Song Yun. She used her small hands to cover the hole in Song Yun''s shoulder, watching in horror as crimson blood flowed out between her fingers. She had never felt so powerless as she did today.

    "It''s nothing."

    Song Yun tore off a strip of cloth from his clothing and tied it haphazardly around the wound. Then he pressed on a few acupoints on his body, and the bleeding slowly stopped.

    "Husband, what on earth is going on?"

    Ye Qingqing hung her head and began to sob. Mo Huanqing, her friend, why would she attack the man she loved the most? Yet every scene unfolding before her eyes was relentlessly telling her that the truth was exactly that!

    "I''m not quite sure myself. Let''s talk about it when we get home."

    Song Yun staggered to his feet, originally intending to deal with Mo Huanqing using the most secretive methods, but now it seemed unlikely.

    The scene was already in chaos, with countless people screaming and running away. Within ten meters of Song Yun, there was a vacuum of space.

    He waved at Huang Baoding, signaling him to take Mo Huanqing away as well.

    Just as they were about to make their way home, severalw enforcers in uniform stopped them in the parking lot.

    "Put the person down right now!"

    A youngw enforcer aimed his weapon at Song Yun, his eyes full of hostility.

    Song Yun now trusted no one except the three people beside him. Who the hell knew if this was real or fake?

    "What if I don''t?"

    At those words, the youngw enforcer''s hand rested on the trigger, as if ready to use the lethal weapon to subdue Song Yun at any moment.

    "Smack!"

    Behind the youngw enforcer, a middle-aged man with the appearance of a squad leader came up and gave the man a kick.

    "You may go, you may go. If you need our help, call us anytime."

    After finishing his fawning words, the middle-aged man dragged the young man by the cor to the side, clearing the way for Song Yun and his party.

    "Captain! Why are we handing them over to these people?"

    The young man, ring at the SUV''s retreating silhouette, gritted his teeth and asked.

    "Are you an idiot? Do you know who you were just facing? That''s Song Yun, Mr. Song Yun, the damned richest man in Magic Capital! You dare to cross Mr. Song Yun; I wouldn''t dare!

    Besides, didn''t you see the bloody bandage on Mr. Song Yun''s shoulder? If we don''t handle this right today, just wait for him to put pressure on Magic Capital''s main bureau!"

    The middle-aged man gave a sideways nce at his subordinate and, with a sigh, said: "Xiao Mi, I know you are bursting with righteousness and want to crack a lot of cases, but society isn''t as simple as you think. Magic Capital''s richest man gets seriously injured in broad daylight. What kind of pressure do you think the public opinion will exert?"

    "But..."

    "There are no ''buts''. If you want to keep working here, you have to learn to read the room! If you had evidence, I would have supported you just now, but you have nothing. Just based on your passion, you want to show your justice in front of those big shots. That is simply a juvenile act!"

    "..."

    Xiao Mi was rendered speechless by the captain''s words. Yes, he was just a neer, a few months on the job, with no background or support, only derided by his colleagues for his so-called righteousness.

    But was he wrong??

    No, Xiao Mi never thought he was wrong. On the contrary, he believed that only extreme measures could stop certain things from happening!

    So when reality collided with his ideals, he became lost in a moment.

    "It looks like you got a thorough dressing-down from your boss."

    An elderly man in a suit, leaning on a cane, stood beside Xiao Mi and spoke in a detached tone.

    "Hmm... Maybe I''m just too naive..."

    Upon hearing this, the elderly man chuckled and patted Xiao Mi on the shoulder, then said, "Everyone has their own principles, don''t they? Young man, tell me, what are yours?"

    Xiao Mi pursed her lips, pondered for a long time, and finally said softly, "I want to bring stability to society... Is that a bit too ambitious of me..."

    "No! I think you''re a young person with aspirations, but you seem to be just an ordinaryw enforcer. To change a society, your position is far from sufficient."

    "Yes, that''s why I was too presumptuous..."

    Xiao Mi revealed a bitter smile and said, "Ever since I was little, the thing I''ve admired most is this uniform I wear. I thought it symbolized justice. But when I actually started working, I found out it was very different from what I had imagined. Every day I''m dealing with trivial household issues, searching for dogs and cats. This is not the life that I want..."

    "So you need the support of a benefactor, don''t you?"

    After saying this, the elderly man took a small piece of paper out of his breast pocket and handed it to Xiao Mi, "I might just be the lighthouse in your life. When you''ve thought it through, call this number, and someone will help you."

    After saying that, the old man walked away with a limp, leaving Xiao Mi standing there, dumbfounded.

    ...

    On the highway, a modified SUV was cruising steadily at full power.

    Song Yun sat in the back seat, looking at Mo Huanqing, who was in aa, and felt a throbbing headache. You bastard, what do you have against me? You''re Qing Qing''s friend, so why would you think of setting me up?

    "Beep!"

    In the quiet car, a sudden sound came from Mo Huanqing''s body, "Hey hey hey, Song Yun, Song Yun, calling Song Yun, I admit you won this time, but did you really win? Hahaha, do you think he''s really him? Goodbye, darling, I should thank you for fulfilling my wish so soon."

    No sooner had the voice faded, Mo Huanqing''s back mr emitted a burst of red light, followed by a series of rapid beeping noises.

    Damn!

    That bastard had something installed in his tooth!

    Song Yun flung the car door open and threw Mo Huanqing out with a single heave.

    "Bang!"

    Mo Huanqing exploded in mid-air, and instantly, the right half of the vehicle lifted high and then crashed down hard!

    If the car hadn''t been modified, with its weight already far exceeding that of a regr vehicle, the explosion would have been powerful enough to throw the entire car into the air!

    "Honey..."

    Ye Qingqing, with one hand on her stomach and the other gripping Song Yun''s clothes, said in a trembling voice, "My stomach hurts..."

    "Damn!"

    Song Yun''s heart was filled with panic. He first instructed the driver, Yang Yingying, to stop the car, then he jumped out and gently touched Ye Qingqing''s hair, saying, "You go home with Ying Ying first. We have a full set of diagnostic equipment at home."

    "What about you, honey..."

    Ye Qingqing asked weakly, her lips white.

    "I''m being targeted. I can''t go back with you. And didn''t the voice from Mo Huanqing''s body just now say it, that this Mo Huanqing might be an impostor? I need to uncover the truth!"

    "Then be careful. Our baby and I will be waiting for you at home!"

    "Don''t worry!" After leaving a kiss on Ye Qingqing''s forehead, Song Yun said to Yang Yingying, "Head back to the vi immediately. With my father there, no one can hurt you, and... take good care of Qing Qing."

 Chapter 216 What is your relationship with Mo Huanqing?

    ```

    Watching the vehicle drive off again, Song Yun stood in ce and took a crumpled pack of cigarettes from his pocket.

    He had originally thought that with his wife being pregnant, he could finally quit smoking slowly, but now there were so many things on his mind that he had a headache and could only relieve his tight nerves through these things.

    "Is that really him?"

    This question continuously circled in Song Yun''s mind. Mo Huanqing was not an individual; behind him stood a robust organizational structure. The fake Mo Huanqing on the car just now was very likely a smokescreen the enemy organization released, intentionally getting captured to try and kill everyone on the bus!

    Fortunately, the SUV could withstand the pressure of several hundred pounds of explosives, so everyone ended up safe and sound.

    "Bastard! If I catch the person in charge, I swear I''ll tear you into a thousand pieces!"

    Song Yun angrily crushed his cigarette butt as he spoke.

    Since the Mo Huanqing on the bus was an imposter, the real Mo Huanqing was very likely still in the amusement park...

    Realizing this, Song Yun casually hailed a taxi and headed towards the amusement park.

    At the amusement park, two men in suits wearing zodiac animal masks strolled around unabashedly.

    Because of the emergency that had just urred, the amusement park was now closed, and in the now empty environment, only the pre-set programs were still operating.

    "Monkey, do you think Dog is still alive?"

    "None of my business."

    The man called Monkey took off his mask, greedily breathing in the fresh air.

    But the mask was quickly pressed back onto his face by the person next to him. A flicker of annoyance showed in Monkey''s eyes hidden behind the mask, "Ugly Cow! Touch me again, and don''t me me for killing you first!"

    "Don''t be angry, didn''t Rat tell us not to reveal our true faces in front of the world?"

    Ugly Cow said with a simple smile, "Look at the swarms of cameras in the amusement park, I wouldn''t dare gamble."

    "Hmph!"

    Monkey said resentfully, "Dog is such a waste, can''t even handle such a small job! We have to clean up his mess! Damn, it serves him right that among the twelve of us, he''s the only one who got castrated!"

    "You can''t say that... After all, the missions Dog takes on are quite perverted..."

    Ugly Cow scratched his head and sighed, "The living can''t be seen and the dead can''t be found, where the hell do we start looking!"

    "Who the hell knows, Rat just said that the data sent back from Dog''s heart monitor indicated he was in a fierce fight, then went unconscious. Heaven knows where that eunuch is lying around sleeping!"

    Monkey said coldly, "The more I think about it, the angrier I get! If I find that castrated dog, I''ll definitely give him a good lesson!"

    "Who do you want to give a lesson to?"

    A voice came from the branches of arge tree behind the two.

    At the same time, Ugly Cow and Monkey did not hesitate at all and pulled out two guns from behind their backs, shooting towards the direction of the voice.

    Their weapons were clearly modified by professionals, turning the originally single-shot pistols into something resembling a small submachine gun with their rapid fire.

    Immediately, leaves from the tree fluttered down, but the expected scream did note. The two men stood back-to-back, scanning their surroundings and on high alert.

    "Are you looking for me?"

    The voice came from the right this time!

    Ratatat!

    "Your organization''s capabilities arecking, to only send out two pieces of trash to do the job?"

    From the left!

    The voice sounded like a cat toying with a mouse,ing from all different directions.

    Ugly Cow and Monkey quickly emptied their magazines.

    They both took out daggers, crouching and waiting for the mysterious person to appear, ready to kill them at the first opportunity!

    "What''s your rtionship with Mo Huanqing?"

    ```

    Song Yun emerged from the shadows of a haunted house, his face expressionless as he looked at the two assassins before him.

    "Mo Huanqing? Don''t know him! Brother, could it be that you''ve got the wrong person? We''re just tourists trapped in the amusement park."

    "Heh, ying around with weapons, you guys are really awesome."

    "Howe you won''t listen to reason? Then it can only be..."

    The Ugly Ox tensed his thighs, propelled himself forward, and charged at Song Yun.

    If this strike were sessful, it would surely sever Song Yun''s throat!

    But to his astonishment, Song Yun merely used two fingers to mp the dagger, and then with a slight exertion of strength, the weapon, forged and tempered by skilled craftsmen, broke into two pieces.

    "Monkey, run! Tell Rat this ce is a trap!"

    Ugly Ox''s muscles bulged, instantly ripping his clothes apart and doubling his size!

    He threw punch after punch with great force at Song Yun, but they were all easily blocked by his opponent.

    Monster!

    The handsome young man before him was the real monster!

    As the Zodiac trained by their organization, each one of them was fortified with countless doses of gene potion!

    It could be said that without the sustenance of the gene potion, they would die within a short week due to the disintegration of their gic chains.

    And this man before them? He was just a damn regr person!

    Since when did regr people be stronger than them, the gene warriors?

    What he didn''t know was that behind Song Yun stood an entity far more powerful than his so-called organization¡ªSong Yun had a system!

    On his way here, Song Yun fully acknowledged the reality of his impairedbat ability due to a shoulder injury, so he decisively used the reward the system had given him before, the three chances for a dramatic surge in martial power!

    The previous second, he begrudged the system for being stingy, and the next second, the rising power within him shut Song Yun''s mouth.

    He truly understood the words his father had said, that only speed to the extreme and strength to the extreme were fundamental! Everything else was illusory!

    Now, even if Song Yun faced the old man from the vi again, he was confident he could seriously injure him!

    "Ah! Die!"

    Ugly Ox''s eyes turned bloodshot as he sped up his punching, the whoosh of his fists creating a thunderous report that was chilling to hear.

    Song Yun''s hand, fast as lightning, caught his opponent''s fist, and with just a gentle exertion of force, he could feel the bones as fragile as crumbly earth.

    "Ah! Monkey, damn it, don''t worry about me! Just run!"

    Ugly Ox felt the bones in his palm had all turned to powder; even if he could escape, he would forever be a despicable invalid in the organization.

    Monkey clenched his teeth tightly, reluctantly nced at Ugly Ox onest time, and ran toward the distance.

    "None of you will escape."

    Song Yun threw a punch.

    Song Yun''s fist, half the size of Ugly Ox''s, hit Ugly Ox in the stomach, immediately producing a punch mark on his back. His pupils dted, and he fell to the ground powerless, every cell in his body frantically signaling his impending death!

    One punch! With just one punch, Ugly Ox was down!

    Keep in mind, Ugly Ox was the one with the strongest resistance to blows among their Zodiac group!

    Just who was this young man?

    "Abandoning your friend is not a good choice."

    Song Yun''s voice resonated in the Monkey''s ear, and before he could even turn to counterattack, he was already paralyzed with fear, his body pinned down to the ground.

    "I''ll ask onest time, what is your rtionship with Mo Huanqing?"

 Chapter 217 Is There True Friendship in This World?

    "I have no idea who you''re talking about!"

    The Monkey desperately tried to summon the strength within his body, but ultimately realized it was futile, as if his power had been sucked away by a pump in an instant, leaving him only enough stamina to speak.

    "Hmm? You really won''t tell me?"

    Song Yun shook his head, smiling as he said, "I have plenty of ways to make you talk, and I''m looking forward to seeing how many rounds of torture you can withstand."

    Having said that, his fingers pressed on several acupoints on Monkey''s back, sending excruciating pain throughout his body. Monkey clenched his teeth, trying not to scream, but the foam forming at the corners of his mouth already made him look extremely disheveled.

    "Still not talking?"

    Song Yun praised, "It seems the organization has brainwashed you quite sessfully. Then let''s y a little longer!"

    One after another, acupoints were activated by Song Yun''s own hands. The pain from each was enough to knock an ordinary adult unconscious, but even as Monkey''s eyes rolled back, he still didn''t utter a word.

    "Impressive. You''re a real man."

    "You... will have a dreadful death!"

    Instead of bing mentally weak due to the pain, Monkey was now extremely furious, roaring like a lion in battle: "You might destroy my body, but you can''t destroy my soul!"

    After he finished speaking, he viciously bit down on his own tongue, instantly filling his mouth with the taste of blood.

    Song Yun''s face changed as he pried open Monkey''s mouth, only to find it already severed.

    Monkey''s mouth was filled with red, giving Song Yun a miserable smile.

    "Monkey!"

    The Ugly Ox was in utter despair. With Monkey dead, what was the point of living on! Just as he was about to follow suit, Song Yun interrupted him.

    Song Yun punched Ugly Ox right on the bridge of his nose, causing tears and snot to cover his face.

    "Your brother can still be saved. It all depends on whether you cooperate or not!"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Ugly Ox eagerly asked, "Really?"

    "Really!"

    Song Yun immediately stopped the bleeding for Monkey, then pried open his mouth, saying, "See, it''s not bleeding anymore, but if you keep dying, I can''t promise he won''t die from losing too much blood."

    "..."

    Ugly Oxy prostrate on the ground, caught in a dilemma: on one side was his brother with whom he had been through life and death, and on the other was the organization that trained them. He was torn!

    "Will you talk? If not, even if you two die, I can find Mo Huanqing and get the answers."

    "Sigh... go ahead and ask..."

    Ugly Ox let out a deep sigh. He seemed to rx all the strength in his body andy downpletely.

    "What''s your rtionship with Mo Huanqing?"

    "Mo Huanqing? To be honest, I really don''t know! We all use code names in our organization, and have no idea of the real names."

    "Then what were you doing in the amusement park?"

    "Looking for Dog."

    "Looking for Dog???"

    Song Yun''s expression was as if to say: Are you kidding me???

    What kind of dog is so rare that it warrants sending two assassins to find it!

    "You''ve got the wrong idea. Our codenames are the twelve zodiac animals. Today, the Dog went out on a mission and was ambushed. Rat ordered us toe and find him, dead or alive."

    "Hmm..."

    Mo Huanqing is the Dog, no doubt about it!

    "Who''s in charge of your organization?"

    "I don''t know. We only contact our immediate superior. Our superior is Rat, but we''ve never seen his true face."

    Well, that''s pretty tight-knit!

    "Then do you know what Dog''s mission was?"

    ```

    "I don''t know, it seems like our organization is just an appendage for some families, specifically operating on the fringe of darkness, handling the dirty work they don''t want to deal with. In return, these families provide the organization with gene potions, which are the very foundation of our survival..."

    Damn it!

    Experience tales at m v|l e''-NovelBin

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun realized that those hidden world ns must be the ones controlling these organizations!

    Those damn bastards!

    "How many assassins like you are there in your organization?"

    At this question, Ugly Bull fell silent, lips pursed, seemingly lost in thought.

    "When you''re not talking, think about your brother who''s fallen into aa. Whether he survives or not is up to you now."

    Song Yun''s words were like whispers from a demon, relentlessly breaking down Ugly Bull''s mental defenses. Ugly Bull nced at Monkey, whose life and death were uncertain, and gritted his teeth, "I know of the Zodiac and the Horoscope; the rest are beyond my clearance!"

    What the fuck!!

    What the hell!

    Does the boss of this organization have some kind of illness?

    Why are all the names so damn chuunibyou, like they''ve got a namingplex or something? Just use what''s already there!

    "After this incident, do you n on taking your brother and rejoining the organization?"

    An idea began to form in Song Yun''s mind, and he slowly built upon it, "Your organization will undoubtedly investigate Monkey''s injuries and find out the truth. Having betrayed them, won''t you and Monkey be erased?"

    "I..."

    "Let''s be honest, you''re just the lowest-levelborers, get it? They don''t miss one in your absence, and they don''t care for one extra. If they can strengthen you, they''ll do the same for the next neer!"

    Ugly Bull had no reply to this; as a member of the organization, he knew Song Yun was speaking the truth. But with the gene potion in the hands of the organization, if they went more than a week without it, they would still die!

    Facing wolves ahead and tigers behind, Ugly Bull and Monkey were trapped with no third option...

    Song Yun was intentionally creating this atmosphere, and as he watched Ugly Bull''s eyes gradually lose their spirit, he stood up and sighed, "I see you and your brother, although not strictly bad people, at least your conscience isn''t gone. So if you trust me, I can lend you a hand."

    "How so?"

    Ugly Bull asked earnestly, his eyes fixed on Song Yun.

    "Join me!" Song Yun said with a smile. "Actually, my father is the pioneer of the gene potion. The potions you''re using now are the rejects from my father, which were then stolen by the hidden families to develop. I can ask my father to repair your genes once."

    "May I ask for your father''s name?"

    Ugly Bull asked, his expression somewhat excited.

    "Song Bu!"

    "!!!"

    "You''re Song Yun!"

    Ugly Bull struggled to his feet and knelt before Song Yun, bowing his head and eximing, "Monkey and I just returned from an overseas battlefield, and we''ve heard that you''re the organization''s archenemy, and your father, Song Bu, is always at the top of the organization''s hit list!"

    "I beg you, save Monkey! Even if you don''t save me, I''m willing to work for you with utter loyalty!"

    Brotherly love!

    Such deep brotherly love!

    If anyone ever says there''s no true friendship in modern society, Song Yun would certainly give them a p!

    Look at this!

    Even though they might be of low status, they''re absolutely sincere in their friendship!

    "Ugly Bull, you''re really a good man who would take a bullet for his brother!"

    Song Yun said with emotion.

    "Not entirely... actually, Monkey is my partner..."

    "????"

    Is there any real friendship in this world?

    ```

 Chapter 218 That Boy Has Grown Up!

    Shit, indeed in this world, aside from benefits, the rtionship between men and women is the most indestructible existence!

    Watching the Ugly Bull stare at him with hopeful eyes, those already small eyes welled with a pleading that was utterly heartbreaking. One couldn''t fathom where such a burly man summoned so much drama.

    "Carry the monkey and follow me."

    Ugly Bull nodded excitedly, giving the monkey a princess carry with shy care, following behind Song Yun.

    If possible, he truly wanted to turn from darkness to light because nobody is born evil in this world. All the twelve Zodiac members were unwanted children sold to the organization by their own families.

    To survive, they could onlyplete one mission after another.

    In their hearts, they yearned for sunlight, for brightness, more than anyone else.

    Song Yun led the way, and after a few minutes, they reached a quiet and hidden grove, where the real Mo Huanqing was indeed still unconscious.

    "This is the Dog you spoke of?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s question, Ugly Bull nodded and said, "Actually, Dog has a pretty miserable life too. After joining the organization, he was assigned all sorts of perverted missions, which led to the organization emascting him. Ah, neither man nor woman, he''s looked down upon by many in the organization."

    "???"

    Song Yun was somewhat surprised. This guy really is like sisters with his wife!

    Just to be cautious, he gave Mo Huanqing another tap on the back of his head, watching thetter shiver in his unconscious state.

    Song Yun nodded in satisfaction, then hoisted him up.

    With Monkey and Mo Huanqing along, they certainly couldn''t take a taxi home, so Song Yun contacted Huang Baoding.

    Half an hourter, Huang Baoding rushed over by car.

    Thank goodness, it was him in the flesh.

    "Boss, who are these three?"

    Huang Baoding frowned at the sight of Ugly Bull''s massive stature. This man seemed harmless, but the faint scent of a killer''s aura he exuded was nauseating!

    People with blood on their hands like him were either criminals or assassins. He wondered how the boss got involved with them.

    "We''ll talk back home."

    Song Yun casually tossed Mo Huanqing into the back seat and closed his eyes to rest in the passenger seat.

    Hua''s Vi.

    Song Bu and Bai Qiu were anxiously monitoring the various data disyed on the equipment. Fortunately, there was no major concern. Ye Qingqing had just received too many shocks today, causing a slight threat of miscarriage, but with rest and care, she could fully recover.

    "Click!"

    The vi door opened, and upon seeing Song Yun approach against the light, an emotional Ye Qingqing ran towards him: "Husband, are you alright?"

    Hearing the weeping tone in his wife''s voice, Song Yun gently enfolded her in his arms.

    "Your husband is a top-notch hero in the world, I''ve always been the one beating others; those goons are no match for me!"

    "Come talk with me outside."

    Song Bu interrupted the young couple''s disy of affection, walking out with a stern face.

    "What exactly happened today?!"

    After Song Yun exined the whole situation to his father, a sh of anger crossed Song Bu''s eyes.

    "What about the two you brought back? How do you n to deal with them?"

    After some thought, Song Yun said, "I was hoping you could help them repair their gene chains, then..."

    "They brought my son and daughter-inw to this state, and you expect me to help them? Are you out of your mind!"

    "I want to nt them inside the organization as pawns to continuously provide us with intelligence. After all, the enemy lurks in the shadows, and there is no way to be on guard against a thief forever."

    After hearing this, Song Bu sighed and said, "What if they slip out of your control..."

    "Then kill them!"

    Song Bu looked at his son somewhat surprisingly; the boy he remembered had, perhaps, truly grown up.

    "Bring them here."

    Song Yun nodded. Momentster, Chou Niu, holding onto Hou Zi, walked up to Song Bu.

    Upon their first meeting, Chou Niu fell to his knees and pleaded, "It really is you! Please, save my beloved!"

    "Come with me."

    Song Bu, with a stern face, took the two away, while Mo Huanqing was taken by Huang Baoding to a secret base, where Song Yun would personally interrogate himter.

    Once back inside the house, Bai Qiu looked at the wound on her son''s shoulder with eyes full of distress.

    She personally brought over tweezers and alcohol to remove the bullet. After more than ten minutes, a crisp sound came from the dish.

    It had to be said that Song Yun possessed an exceptionally strong constitution. Throughout the entire procedure, there was not the slightest sign of blood copse.

    "Be more careful in the future!"

    Bai Qiu looked at the bullet casing and admonished. She couldn''t bear the thought of what could have happened had the bullet hit his chest, prated his heart...

    After dealing with all of this, Song Yun returned to his bedroom to recuperate. Ye Qingqing sat cautiously at his side, gently touching the skin around the wound.

    "Husband, did Mo Huanqing join an organization?"

    Hearing his wife''s question, Song Yun sighed and rted what Chou Niu had told him.

    In their hearts, everyone already had an answer: the tragedy of the Mo Family was certainly Mo Huanqing''s doing!

    Ye Qingqing fell silent after a while and did not pursue further. Dammit, the bastard had tried to kill her husband. It was already good enough that he hadn''t seeded. Did she owe him freedom just because she didn''t give him a piece of her mind?

    Elsewhere, Song Bu drove Chou Niu and Hou Zi to the front of a biological research institute, which was the veryb the Ouyang Family had asked Song Yun for!

    Once inside, they passed throughyers of security checks. After numerous identity verifications, Song Bu brought the two men to a cluster of equipment.

    He personally drew a tube of blood from each of them and began to analyze gic deficiencies with the help of the machinery.

    As a long report printed out, Chou Niu''s heart leaped to his throat.

    "Fortunately, the gene potion you took was of the lowest grade. As long as we suppress your body''s craving for the potion, withdrawal can be sessful."

    Song Bu said indifferently, "It''s child''s y for me; in three days'' time, I can make you as good as normal people."

    "Thank you, Mr. Song! Your kindness is something we''ll never forget in this lifetime!"

    Chou Niu tightened his hold on Hou Zi. They were finally going to be saved!

    "But let me be clear in advance, why should I save you? Even if this is just a matter of lifting a finger for me, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world, a principle you should understand better than I do."

    Hearing this, Chou Niu nodded earnestly and said, "What do you want us to do? We absolutely won''t refuse as long as it''s within our capabilities!"

    "Return to the organization once repaired, and secretly feed us information. How about that?"

    "Fine! But the fewer people who know about this, the better. I hope to be your only spy, with Hou Zi not involved!"

    Song Bu nodded. He was a person who cared only for results, not the process. It didn''t matter how many spies he had, as long as he could obtain urate intelligence.

    "Then let''s get started. You''ll stay here for the next few days, and I will develop different treatments based on your physical conditions."

    After saying that, Song Bu began to fiddle with the colorful test tubes, while Chou Niu waited quietly at the side.

 Chapter 219 Dont You Recognize Me?

    Tofort Song Yun''s mood, Ye Qingqing did not sleep in separate rooms tonight, but snuggled up with Song Yun and slept sweetly.

    Indeed, a husband is one''s own power bank, with a husband everything is wonderful~

    The next day, when Song Yun opened his eyes and looked down at his wife who was sleeping soundly in his arms, a smile gradually formed on his lips.

    He was just an ordinary man, all he wanted in this life was for his family to be healthy and for his wife and children to be by the warm hearth.

    "Mmm~"

    Ye Qingqing stretched and looked at Song Yun with sleepy eyes, first rubbing her face against Song Yun''s chest and making a petnt sound like a little animal, "Husband, I have to go to thepany today~"

    "Do you still want to go with everything so chaotic?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Ye Qingqing pouted and said, "I have no choice~ There''s a slight issue at a critical part of thepany, I have to check it out."

    "Shall I apany you?"

    Song Yun gently stroked her hair and asked softly, holding his wife in his arms.

    "Yes, yes! Then we can spend even more time together~"

    Ye Qingqing giggled foolishly, who knows what this girl was thinking in her head, but she seemed very happy.

    After washing up and going downstairs, upon seeing that his father hadn''t returned, Song Yun looked puzzledly at his mother, Bai Qiu, who shook her head at him without exining.

    It''s probably that the repair work for the monkey and the ugly cow was quite troublesome, otherwise his father wouldn''t have left his mother alone at home.

    "Boss, Mo Huanqing has already woken up, when shall we go?"

    Huang Baoding leaned over and asked in a low voice next to Song Yun''s ear.

    "Let him stew a bit longer."

    After breakfast, Song Yun and Yang Yingying''s group of six formed a protective escort and apanied Ye Qingqing to Mo Jing Group.

    In the office, Mo Li brought over a cup of hot water and ced it in front of Ye Qingqing, saying, "Miss, Manager Fu has already arrived and is waiting. Would you like to talk in the meeting room or here?"

    "Invite him over."

    Ye Qingqing looked at the documents in her hand and frowned slightly. Common sense said that by now everyone knew Ye Qingqing was the wife of the richest man in Magic Capital, and if the price was right, no one would dare to y tricks on her at this time. Yet, just as her project was at a crucial point, someone had done just that!

    "Good to see you, Mrs. Ye."

    Mo Li weed a man in his thirties into the office. The man entered the office without any hesitation, sat down on the soft sofa, and lit a cigarette, but before he could take a puff, Yang Yingying directly snuffed it out.

    "Yo, when did I lose even the right to smoke? It''s said that since Mrs. Ye became the richest man''s wife, she''s be very haughty. At first, I didn''t believe it, but now... well."

    "Manager Fu, in professional settings, we can discuss any requirements. Although I am the wife of the richest man, my attitude towards partners remains the same as before. But your attitude doesn''t seem as if you came here to discuss the issue."

    Ye Qingqing spoke with a hint of disapproval in her eyes: "May I ask why, during the term of our contract, you suddenly want to increase the price of the raw materials by 20 percent?"

    Manager Fu looked somewhat embarrassed and said, "As you know, we mainly engage in export trade. Currently, the international price for these kinds of raw materials has skyrocketed. Mypany needs to make a living too, and I''ve never had any issues supplying to Mo Jing Group. A slight increase under such circumstances should be understandable, right?"

    "Understandable?"

    Mo Li eximed in shock, "Do you realize the butterfly effect your price increase could cause? Our profits on such products are already very slim. After your increase, we''d be making no profits at all¡ªessentially working for you!"

    "What right does a secretary have to interrupt!" Mr. Fu said with marked annoyance, "In business, we are all constantly negotiating, and it''s already generous of me not to demand a higher price directly!"

    "You!"

    Mo Li was rendered speechless by the rebuke.

    Mr. Fu said with a coldugh, "It seems that President Ye is not in charge now, letting a secretary make all the decisions. Since that is the case, I am not satisfied with the newly proposed price, I want to increase it by 60%."

    Hearing this, the rage in Ye Qingqing''s eyes grew even stronger. Discover stories with m,v l''e-NovelBin

    Indeed, the business world is like a battlefield, never about charity or morality. Thosepanies that preach people-first have no idea how many have been swept into the rubbish of history by the currents of time, so the ultimate decision in business is always based on profit!

    "So, Mr. Fu, are you determined to break the previous contract?"

    Ye Qingqing asked coldly.

    Mr. Fu nodded with a smile and said, "Breaking the contract will at most cost me ten million, but I can immediately make that back from international trade. But if I supply at the previous price, my loss will be in the hundreds of millions!"

    "Fine, then there''s nothing to discuss."

    Ye Qingqing waved her hand and said, "You may leave."

    Upon hearing this, Mr. Fu was stunned on the couch. He had contemted countless issues that Ye Qingqing might haggle over before he arrived, and he had prepared responses for each one. But what he had never considered was that Ye Qingqing would actually walk away!

    It should be recognized that Mo Jing Group was relying on this project to move up to a new level. If the project were to halt, Mo Jing Group might lose billions in this move!

    Your family may be rich, but losses like that aren''t trivial, are they?

    "Are you sure, President Ye?"

    Mr. Fu asked in disbelief, yet the answer he received was a firm affirmation from Ye Qingqing.

    "Mr. Fu, I never do business with people who have poor integrity. If you want to break the contract, feel free. As for thepensationter, I will have mywyers coordinate with yourpany."

    Ye Qingqing had made her position absolutely clear, and it was only then that Mr. Fu realized she was serious and wasn''t using this as a threat to lower the price.

    "This... Shall we talk it over again?"

    After pondering for a moment, Mr. Fu said in a low voice, "I believe that after many years of cooperation between us, we can still discuss the pricing..."

    "No need. Please feel free to leave, Mr. Fu."

    After saying this, Ye Qingqing stood up, ready to leave.

    Watching Ye Qingqing''s retreating figure, Mr. Fu burst intoughter and said, "President Ye, think carefully. More than a dozen of Mo Jing Group''s current projects rely on ourpany for raw materials. If supply stops, Mo Jing Group''s position is in serious jeopardy!"

    He thought he had grasped Ye Qingqing''s lifeblood, but the next words from Song Yun sent him reeling into hell.

    "Are there not other suppliers in this world besides you? Without you, can Mo Jing Group not survive?"

    Mr. Fu was the kind of person who bullied the weak and feared the strong. While conversing with Ye Qingqing, he had maintained a stance of equality, but the same could not be said when he faced the others.

    Pointing at Song Yun, he cursed, "You little wretch! Is it your ce to speak here? I really have to wonder if Mo Jing Group has changed hands, not a word from President Ye, yet you underlings are jumping around merrily!"

    "You don''t recognize me?"

    Song Yun was quite surprised. Even if business owners in Magic Capital had never seen him in person, they ought to have at least seen his photo. How could this person act like such a greenhorn?

 Chapter 220 Has Mo Huanqing Escaped?

    "Are you some big shot? Why must I know you?"

    Mr. Fu dismissed with a disdainful expression.

    "Ignore this lunatic. He''s been abroad all this time and has just returned to Magic Capital less than a week ago."

    Ye Qingqing whispered.

    "Quite a barbarian, I must say," Song Yun shook his head and smiled. "I am the richest man in Magic Capital. Aren''t you in international trade? Sorry, but starting today, all of mypanies will be boycotting you. Let''s see if I can make that happen."

    "You''re the richest man in Magic Capital?"

    Mr. Fu''s face changed, but he did not disy a ttering expression, instead, he stared at Song Yun thoughtfully.

    "Now, you can go. Whatever Mo Jing Group loses each year, I can cover it. You should worry about your ownpany instead."

    Hearing this, Mr. Fu huffed and left with a flick of his sleeve.

    "President, there''s a man at the front desk who says he''s your friend and hopes to see you."

    The receptionist reported over an internalpany call.

    "A friend?"

    Even though Ye Qingqing was full of doubt, she told the receptionist to let him in.

    Before long, a man dressed in a ck suit walked in; it was Mo Huanqing!

    The moment this man appeared, Song Yun''s muscles tensed up. What is going on! How did Huang Baoding let this dangerous person out!

    "Qing Qing, I saw someone leave in a huff. What happened?"

    Mo Huanqing asked with a gentlemanly smile.

    "Husband... this is?"

    Ye Qingqing was also confused. She turned to look at Song Yun, but he seemed just as clueless about the situation.

    "Hmm? Why are you all staring at me? Do I have something on my face?"

    Mo Huanqing touched his face, which was as smooth as ever.

    "I need to step out and make a call."

    Song Yun said with a grim face, "Huanqing, wait at the entrance, please. This call involves business secrets and isn''t suitable for outsiders to hear."

    "I understand, go ahead."

    Mo Huanqing thoughtfully closed the door and waited outside.

    Song Yun quickly dialed Huang Baoding, only to find out that Mo Huanqing was still locked in a room and hadn''t escaped.

    Fuck!!!

    Could it be that another one appeared out of nowhere in this world?

    This is supposed to be urban fiction, right? Urban fiction, without any of that Mystical Incarnation Beyond Oneself stuff!

    Song Yun, refusing to believe it, called his own father.

    "Dad, can Ugly Bull take the call?"

    "Hello, hello, hello, Mr. Song, what can I do for you?"

    Ugly Bull answered the phone with a puzzled look.

    "I''ve seen the dog again... but what''s odd is that his real body is already locked up by me, so who is this new one?"

    "Oh, I was nning to report to youter. Two hours ago, Zi Shu contacted me asking about the progress of the mission. I informed him that I had found Xu Gou and was waiting for evacuation. I suspect Zi Shu was not content and found someone to impersonate, so you mustn''t believe it. The human skin masks made by our organization are incredibly realistic!"

    Hearing this, Song Yun had an epiphany. It seemed that turning Ugly Niu was an utterly correct decision!

    After hanging up the phone, Song Yun whispered the situation to Ye Qingqing, who also covered her small mouth in utter surprise.

    "Huanqing,e in."

    Song Yun now had a solution in mind. He called out to the door, "I''m sorry, brother, but this involves billions of dors'' worth of business for me; I can''t let my guard down."

    "I understand, everything revolves around interest, and besides, my worth is not yet high enough to bepared to those billions."

    "Mo Huanqing" said with a smile, "Qingqing, I overheard something mumbled by the person who just left, about your group''s project troubles. Is there an issue?"

    "Sigh, the problems are actually quite significant."

    Song Yun sighed and recounted all the events that had just urred.

    He was curious to see what medicine this fake Mo Huanqing was selling in his gourd!

    "Mo Huanqing" sat on the sofa, pondered for a while, and then spoke up, "The material you mentioned, I have a friend who deals with it; if you really need it, I''ll contact them immediately to supply you at the previous price. Qingqing, what do you think?"

    Hearing this, Ye Qingqing and Song Yun exchanged nces. With Director Fu causing trouble earlier, and now this kid offering us a way out, no one would believe there isn''t something fishy about this!

    Indeed, Ye Qingqing''s thoughts were on point.

    Director Fu''spany mainly operated overseas, and during his time abroad, he made quite a few acquaintances. It is important to note that the rest of the world doesn''t have the same stringent security measures as Hua Country, with all sorts of organizations growing unchecked.

    During this period, Director Fu was pulled into a small organization called the Hua Country Fellowship. Itprised overseas Chinese businesspeople who asionally helped each other out with numerous problems.

    However, an overseapany that shed with Director Fu''s business used local powers to create several problems for him.

    Seeing his imminent bankruptcy, a director from the fellowship brought Director Fu to meet with the president of the group.

    After a brief conversation, the president ordered his subordinates to secretly assassinate the CEO of the rivalpany.

    As a result, Director Fu managed to stabilize his footing overseas.

    His return to the country was at the behest of the president who asked him to pressure Ye Qingqing''spany, paving the way for Mo Huanqing''s hero-like entrance!

    Their calctions were meticulous, but they overlooked one thing; Mo Huanqing simply couldn''t contain himself in front of Song Yun and had disappeared yesterday. If it weren''t for Ugly Niu''s message about finding Mo Huanqing, they would never have gambled with such a risky move!

    "Huanqing, you''re not fake, are you..."

    Song Yun said with an embarrassed expression, "Actually, sigh... there''s no need to hide it from you, I was attacked by you yesterday, and seeing you again today surprised me. I thought the dead hade back to life!"

    "What???"

    "Mo Huanqing" feigned a shocked face and said, "Me, attack you? There''s no need! I''ve been friends with Qingqing for many years, and you''re her husband, our rtionship is quite close."

    "That''s what I thought too, if it weren''t for the fact that the assassin died in front of me yesterday, I would have thought you were him."

    Song Yun pretended to be troubled as he spoke.

    Out of the blue, "Mo Huanqing" eximed, suddenly realizing, "It must be them, definitely them! I''m sorry, Song Yun, I''ve implicated you!"

    "Oh? What do you mean by that?"

    "It''s a long story. Society abroad is utterly unstable. During my studies overseas in these past few years, I crossed some people. They pretended to be me andmitted many crimes, but I never thought they''d dare to follow me back here. I''m sorry, Song Yun! You weren''t hurt, were you?"

    "I''m okay; I was just a little shaken."

    "That''s good to hear."

    "Mo Huanqing" patted his chest and let out a sigh of relief, "Those organizations are extremely wicked; they don''t hesitate to murder or set fires. I''ll resolve this matter as quickly as possible. Topensate you, I''m willing to act as a go-between for Qingqing and my friend who supplies the material. I''ll strive to get you the lowest price!"

 Chapter 221 I Accept Your Declaration of Intent!

    "If you really can, then I can''t thank you enough."

    Song Yun warmly grasped Mo Huanqing''s hand and said, "You really are a good person to solve Qing Qing''s urgent problem. I don''t know how to thank you enough."

    "Between friends, isn''t it too formal to say thank you?"

    Mo Huanqing replied with a light smile, "As Qing Qing''s best friend, it''s what I should do."

    Keep being happy, thinking you''ve fooled us all, unaware that we''ve already known everything about the organization''s actions. There''s a traitor among you, did you expect that?

    And this fake Mo Huanqing was also sneering inside. As soon as he had arranged everything, he would immediately activate the n within the organization, use some drugs to control Ye Qingqing, thereby influencing Song Yun''s judgment.

    Hehe, I heard the organization came out with a new "Ruler of Women" liquid. Although Ye Qingqing is married, her figure is still so great! I really took advantage of the Human Skin Mask!

    Both were harboring their own thoughts, yet on the surface, they still acted as if they were long-lost friends.

    "It''s almost noon, why don''t we have a quick lunch together?"

    Mo Huanqing invited.

    "Of course, that''d be great, but let me take care of it this time. After all, you''ve helped Qing Qing so much, it wouldn''t be right if I didn''t treat you to a meal."

    Having said this, Song Yun gestured to Yang Yingying and said, "You go and book a table at the Magic Capital Hotel, don''t look for the best, just the most expensive!"

    "Okay."

    Although Yang Yingying didn''t know what Song Yun was nning, based on their time together, she had a lot of trust in the man before her.

    The group went downstairs, and Song Yun took Ye Qingqing into the car, while Yang Yingying and six others squeezed into the back seat, leaving no room for Mo Huanqing.

    At this moment, Mo Huanqing''s face showed a touch of embarrassment. As Song Yun started the car and opened the window to wave, he said, "Brother Huanqing, we''ll wait for you at the Magic Capital Hotel. Don''t bete."

    With that, the car drove off into the distance, leaving Mo Huanqing standing alone.

    Impossible!

    ording to his intel, the rtionship between Mo Huanqing and Ye Qingqing had always been good, but today Ye Qingqing had not shown any affection, while Song Yun constantly took the lead and greeted everyone.

    Could it be that my identity has been exposed?

    Impossible! Impossible!

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    As a member of the organization, he knew that spreading false information to members and betraying the organization were grievous charges!

    Ugly Ox and Monkey would definitely not joke with their own lives!

    Then where exactly did things go wrong...

    He took out his phone and dialed a number.

    "Team Leader Rat, there may have been a change..."

    "Hmm? Has your identity been exposed?"

    "Not at all, it''s just that Ye Qingqing seems very unfamiliar with me, while Song Yun is overly enthusiastic. I''m afraid..."

    "You, have you gone dumb from staying in the organization too long? Ye Qingqing is now a married woman. How could she show warmth and concern for another man in front of her own husband!"

    Hearing this, all of Mo Huanqing''s confusion cleared up. Indeed, he had been damn foolish. If his own wife acted as he described, he would definitely suspect something was going on between them.

    All doubts were dispelled, and Mo Huanqing casually hailed a cab to go to the Magic Capital Hotel.

    "Honey, do you really think this is okay? What if this person..."

    Ye Qingqing sat in the passenger seat, her expression somewhat worried.

    Song Yun soothed her, smiling as he said, "Don''t worry, everything is under my control. You must know that their organization surely has more strength than what they have shown. Either do nothing or uproot thempletely!"

    Ye Qingqing, hearing her husband''s confident words, also eased her mind, but the soft vulnerability of her inner womanhood persisted, shimmering undispersed. She was very worried that Song Yun would get hurt because of this.

    ...

    Outside a towering building across from the Mo Jing Group.

    A man slowly retracted his sniper rifle. He was the contingency n for this operation¡ªif Song Yun had shown the slightest discrepancy earlier on, he would have executed the beheading strategy!

    Fortunately, everything went ording to n, and he sat on the edge of the rooftop, lighting a cigarette, thoroughly enjoying the sensation of the sun on his face.

    "You lucky bastard, getting such a cushy job, not only reveling in luxury but also ying with such beautiful women. Truly enviable," the man murmured as he flicked off the ash.

    He was the Rabbit of the Zodiac, and true to his moniker, he was a demon of lust. Over the years, he had yed with many women while carrying out his missions, even bing the only one among the Zodiac with offspring.

    "Rabbit, long time no see."

    A deep voice came from behind him. Rabbit did not immediately go on high alert. Asrades, he had heard this voice countless times.

    "Ox, why aren''t youpleting your own mission? What are you doing looking for me?"

    After finishing hisst puff, Rabbit carefully extinguished the cigarette butt and tucked it into his pocket. As a qualified assassin, he couldn''t leave any trace that could be tracked.

    "Just a coincidence,"

    Ox sat down next to Rabbit, his simple smile broadening, "So you guys have also set your sights on Song Yun?"

    "Yeah, that kid is hot property. Killing him or controlling him not only brings a colossal reward but also a three-rank promotion within the organization. We, being at the lowest rung, only have this opportunity to change our fates," Rabbit said reflectively. "What about Monkey? Why isn''t he with you?"

    "He got injured and is resting."

    Ox patted Rabbit''s shoulder and said, "Don''t overwork yourself. Our lives are cheap; that''s why we must cherish them ourselves."

    "Yeah, we... Ah! Fuck...."

    Rabbit''s words were cut short when he suddenly felt a stab of pain in his shoulder. In the blink of an eye, Ox grabbed him by the shoulder and threw him off.

    "That''s a proper disy of your loyalty. Well done," Song Bu spoke up from behind Ox, appearing out of nowhere with a chill in his voice.

    Ox, even though his back was to this legendary figure, could still feel the unending might emanating from the other''s body, a soul-crushing domination that left him utterly unable to resist.

    He turned and jumped off the rooftop, and said with naive honesty, "It is my honor to serve the Song Family, but I do not understand why you had me do it. If Rabbit sends a message back, won''t my identity be exposed?"

    "Rest assured, the moment you interacted with Rabbit, all signals within a kilometer radius of this building were blocked. Since you''ve been made a spy, we are certainly going to ensure your safety."

    Down below on the road outside the building, there was already some disturbance, but people soon calmed down. This poor man must have gone bankrupt. To escape his debts, he resorted to such a desperate measure. Truly pitiful.

 Chapter 222 Song Yun, Have You No Shame?

    "Captain Zirat, Maotu... died while carrying out the mission, how should we handle this?"

    A woman was sitting in the driver''s seat of a van downstairs, her fingers trembling slightly upon seeing Maotu''s death. She dared not imagine who could have killed such a powerful gic warrior.

    Maybe the killer was in some corner, quietly watching her...

    "Maotu is dead?!"

    Zirat was somewhat surprised but quickly recovered and said, "You need to get far away from that area immediately. I''ll notify someone to clean up the mess."

    After hanging up the phone, the woman took a deep breath in an attempt to calm herself down.

    She turned the ignition key to start the vehicle, but before the engine turned over, the door was yanked open by someone.

    It''s over!

    So she had indeed been discovered!

    "Little Bead? Why is it you?"

    Upon hearing this familiar voice, Little Bead abruptly looked up, her eyes brimming with tears as she choked out, "Ugly Ox Uncle, wuwuwu, Maotu is dead... I''m so scared..."

    "It''s alright, I''m here."

    Ugly Ox, with gentleness in his eyes, stroked Little Bead''s hair. Each Zodiac warrior was backed up by a standby member ready to rece any assassin who died during a mission. Once their predecessor died, they would be the new Zodiac warriors.

    Little Bead was actually the shadow of Pig.

    "Ugly Ox Uncle, why are you here? Did Captain Zirat send you?"

    Little Bead asked between sobs, wiping away her tears.

    "Yes, there has been a change in ns. You need toe to the safe house with me to ensure your safety," Ugly Ox said earnestly as he bent down to look into Little Bead''s eyes. "Each one of us in the order of gic warriors has been chosen from among thousands, only we can control the violent nature of the gene potion, so you must not die here!"

    "Wuwuwu, Ugly Ox Uncle, you''re so nice."

    Little Bead, like a tearful figure, couldn''t stop the tears from streaming down her face. "Turn around first, Uncle. I need to grab some important documents from the car."

    Ugly Ox nodded his head and turned his solid body around to keep guard for Little Bead.

    But then, a whooshing sound came from behind. When he turned back, he saw Song Bu gripping Little Bead''s hand tight, while she clutched a dagger in her other hand.

    "Damn you, Ugly Ox, you really did betray the organization!"

    Little Bead''s usual demeanor vanished. The face that was usually cute and petite now showed a fierce look as she struggled and shouted, "Ugly Ox, doesn''t it hurt your heart to harm yourrades! You''ll not die a good death!"

    "Enough of your nonsense."

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    Song Bu punched Little Bead in the chest, flipping her into the car and knocking her out cold.

    "This..."

    Ugly Ox could hardly believe it; the one who had just attacked him was Little Bead!

    Even though he also wanted to use this to control her, in the organization, Little Bead had always been harmless and tearful. How did she suddenly be like a thug brandishing a knife?

    Was all of it just a facade?

    Weakness, was it her act?

    "Surprised?"

    Song Bu, from a God''s-eye view, had watched the entire farce unfold. To him, there were only three types of women in the world: wives, confidantes, and ordinary women.

    But no matter the type, women were always masters of deception. Trusting a woman''s words blindly was not a smart move.

    "Well, Little Bead has always been gentle in our impression, so gentle that she wouldn''t dare to kill a chicken even when Captain Zirat scolded her for it," Ugly Ox said with a bitter smile.

    "Have you really fried your brain with that potion? The gene potion for you guys is a panacea; any user is chosen from among thousands, able to carve a bloody path from the crowd. And you still think she''s naive and innocent?" Song Bu looked at Ugly Ox with contempt. The big guy was good at fighting but not so smart.

    ...

    Magic Capital Hotel.

    Within the highest-grade private room, Mo Huanqing enjoyed his drinks and lively conversation with Song Yun.

    Just at that moment, he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket.

    Knowing his number was only Captain Child Rat, he quietly finished his drink with a feigned expression of nausea before getting up and running outside.

    Once out of the private room, Mo Huanqing''s face immediately returned to normal. He walked to a quiet corner to answer the phone.

    "Hare is dead, execute the backup n,"

    said Child Rat in an indifferent voice before hanging up.

    Mo Huanqing was shocked. He was the shadow behind Hare, and as this person''s substitute, he knew well that Hare''sbat strength ranked in the top five of the entire Zodiac!

    Such a powerful man, dead???

    Mo Huanqing stood rooted to the spot, unable to recover for a long time.

    No, this wouldn''t do. He was now the new Hare and needed to bear the glory and responsibility that came with the role! He absolutely couldn''t let external influences disturb his inner peace!

    "Snap!"

    Someone pped Mo Huanqing on the shoulder. He spun around, ready to counterattack, but when he saw it was Song Yun, he forcefully stopped all his movements and feigned a drunken grin, saying, "I couldn''t find the bathroom."

    "Huanqing brother, you really are drunk! Our private room has a restroom, you know!"

    "Oh! Damn, I really drank too much. You can''t keep pouring me drinks when I get back,"

    said Mo Huanqing with a smile, then followed behind Song Yun, clenching and unclenching his fists.

    Gradually, the murderous look in his eyes faded.

    It wasn''t time to act yet. I''ll let you live a little longer. Wait until I get my hands on the "Empress Water"... in front of you....

    Back in the private room, after several more drinks, Song Yun shook his head and said, "No more, no more. I didn''t expect Brother Huanqing to have such a high tolerance. Ying Ying, go tell the manager to put the bill under my name."

    "Song Yun brother, this is our first drink together; I''ve got this one."

    "Impossible! You''re the guest. How could I let you pay?"

    "Stop arguing. If I pay once and you pay once, won''t it even out over a few more drinks?"

    "Ah, Brother Huanqing, we really should have met sooner! You''re right! You''re my brother, and we have plenty of time ahead! This time it''s on you and next time it''s on me,"

    "I... huh???"

    Mo Huanqing had had quite a bit to drink today, to be honest, and his mind was a bit sluggish. He really didn''t catch on immediately.

    He looked at Song Yun in surprise, thinking I was just being polite, but you, as the richest man in Magic Capital, are really pushing the bill on me???

    Damn! Have you got no shame, brother?

    He nced at the dishes on the table and the expensive drinks, and his face immediately changed color.

    This meal would cost at least a hundred thousand!

    As a shadow without ess to high-paying jobs, having even a few thousand on him was decent. What to do!

    "I''ll go settle the bill. Wait here for me,"

    Mo Huanqing said as he stumbled towards the door, asking the waiter how much the private room had spent today. When the waiter handed over the bill, he nearly fainted at the sight of all those zeros.

    He had miscalcted!

    It wasn''t a hundred thousand!

    It was freaking several hundred thousand!

    The lifestyle of you rich folks, us poor dogs really don''t get it!

 Chapter 223: Chapter 223 Who would have thought you had no money!

    "Sir, are you ready to settle the bill?" the waiter asked, seeing Mo Huanqing''s pale face.

    "Um... wait for me a second."

    Mo Huanqing ran to the bathroom and made a call to Rat.

    "Captain Rat, is it possible for you to transfer 300,000 to me right now?"

    "???"

    Rat, having just finished training new recruits for the organization and still wiping sweat from his forehead, asked in confusion, "What do you need that much money for?"

    "I went for a meal with Song Yun and the others, and to show off how wealthy I am, I offered to pick up the tab. This 300,000 is the bill..."

    "Are you fuckin'' stupid? You''re dining out with the richest guy in Magic Capital and you''re the one paying? Are you trying to outspend Song Yun? Do you have a problem with your brain?"

    Mo Huanqing now felt so embarrassed he wanted to crawl into a hole. He also couldn''t fathom why he''d blurted out such an offer...

    If only he had the ability to turn back time, he''d make Song Yun pay without a second''s hesitation!

    "Alright, I''ll have the finance department transfer the money to you, but just this once!"

    Rat angrily hung up the phone. Everyone''s operational funds were limited during a mission because most of themission from the missions, as well as everyday funds, went into the pockets of the high-level members of the organization. This caused some people to face financial embarrassment.

    Rat cursed all the higher-ups in his heart, but since the newly appointed Rabbit had already made contact with Song Yun and seemed to be getting along, this connection absolutely couldn''t be severed, otherwise, it would be difficult to get close again!

    He contacted the finance department and provided them with a string of card numbers.

    The finance department was usually staffed with close confidants of the high-level executives, and the person on the other end immediately stated they didn''t have the authority for such arge transaction and would have to report it for a decision.

    300,000!

    Fuck their mother!

    Who would have thought such arge organization would needyer uponyer of approval even for 300,000 in operational funds!

    Damn those high-ranking assholes!

    "Just deduct it from the funds for my next mission!"

    Having said this, Rat figured they wouldn''t press him too hard, and they agreed to it.

    As a team captain, Rat usually had 500,000 in operational funds per mission. After this deduction, he''d only have 200,000 left for his next outing, which was more painful than cutting off his own flesh!

    Magic Capital Hotel.

    Song Yun and the others waited and waited but Mo Huanqing never returned, prompting Song Yun to frown slightly. Could this kid have run off?

    That didn''t seem right. After all, he had already started to earn Song Yun''s trust; why would he abandon ship halfway through?

    Could it be that he didn''t have enough money to pay the bill... No, no no! The guy dared to take on the job of assassinating him; how could he not have money!

    After thinking it through and still clueless about what the other party could be doing, he stood up and walked over to the front desk only to see Mo Huanqing seated on a chair, sweating profusely and muttering to himself, lost in his thoughts.

    "Brother Huanqing, are you feeling unwell?"

    Mo Huanqing was startled by the tap on his shoulder from Song Yun and shuddered. He looked up and forced an ugly smile, saying, "My stomach... it kind of hurts."

    "No worries, I''ve got the most famous private hospital in Magic Capital on speed dial. Let''s get you checked out after we''re done here!"

    "No, no no, I don''t feel that bad anymore..."

    Mo Huanqing stood up, took out a bank card with trembling hands, and handed it to the waiter.

    "Settle the bill..."

    "Certainly, sir."

    The waiter took the card with both hands and began processing the payment.

    Mo Huanqing couldn''t stop thinking, hoping that Captain Rat would quickly transfer the funds. Otherwise, his cover was definitely going to blow!

    "Sir..."

    It''s over, it''s totally fucked! Damn! As expected, those leeches in the organization aren''t willing to give me the money! Fuck! What should I do, what should I do!

    "Please take your card."

    The waiter returned the card to Mo Huanqing with a smile, and Mo Huanqing was momentarily stunned. It went through just like that?

    "Ding!"

    Right at that moment, his phone in the pocket rang, and Mo Huanqing pulled it out,pletely dumbfounded.

    "Your ount ending in 6895 has incurred a charge of 285,600 yuan, leaving a bnce of 152 yuan."

    ???

    ???

    Mo Huanqing was dumbstruck. What on earth was happening?

    Hadn''t he applied for 300,000? Didn''t he still have over 80,000 in his ount?

    How did it suddenly drop to just 152!

    That 152 yuan couldn''t do squat in Magic Capital! It would be gone after just two meals!

    What he didn''t know was that although Zishu had applied for 300,000, the finance department had deducted 100,000, leaving him with only 200,000.

    "Brother Huanqing, you''re breaking the bank on our first meal together,"

    Song Yun put an arm around Mo Huanqing''s shoulder and said with a smile, "Next time it''s my treat, you pick the ce."

    "It''s fine, this little amount of money is but a drop in the ocean for me,"

    Mo Huanqing, grinding his teeth, forced a very ugly smile and said, "Let''s go."

    After asking Mo Huanqing to return to the private room first, Song Yun turned to the waiter once he was gone and said, "Give me theplete card number of that bank card he just used."

    Why choose the Magic Capital Grand Hotel today? Because it was owned 32% by the Ye Group, which made Song Yun the secondrgest shareholder of the Magic Capital Grand Hotel.

    Secondly, by obtaining Mo Huanqing''s bank card number, he could make the bank track where this kid had made purchases, potentially uncovering who else was active in Magic Capital.

    With the card number in hand, Song Yun returned to the private room to wrap things up, ready to leave with the group.

    "Brother Huanqing, are you busy after this? Why note back with us for a chat?"

    Song Yun warmly invited him, "I know deep down you must be feeling quite upset, sigh, that''s why you drank so much with us. But to think after such issues arose in your family, you still thought of Qing Qing. I am truly moved by the friendship between you two."

    ???

    Mo Huanqing was a bit confused. What was this all about, something happening to his family?

    What the heck!

    He had absolutely no clue about any of this!

    What on earth had this Mo Huanqing done?

    But since the other person had mentioned it, Mo Huanqing had to act the part: "Who would have expected such a thing to happen, sigh... but what''s happened has happened, and I can only look forward."

    "Rest assured, brother Huanqing, I will certainly use all my connections in Magic Capital to find the murderer of your family members!"

    "Ah? Oh! Thank you so much!"

    Mo Huanqing licked his somewhat dry lips and said, "Let''s not dwell on those tragic memories. Since Brother Song Yun has warmly invited me to his ce, I really can''t refuse the offer. Let''s go then."

    "Alright, just tell the driver to head to Hua Shou Vis,"

    Song Yun patted Mo Huanqing''s shoulder and drove off with a group of people.

    What the heck!

    So I have to find my own way there, huh?

    You''re so rich, you couldn''t arrange a car to drive me?

    No choice, for the mission, he endured!

    Upon arriving at Hua Shou Vis and eyeing the more than hundred yuan on the meter, Mo Huanqing felt like he was about to copse. After paying the fare, he really only had 3 yuan left!

    What to do, what to do!

    Right, he might as well stay at Song Yun''s house for the night!

 Chapter 224 I admit the enemy has given too much!

    Arriving at the vi''s entrance, Mo Huanqing knocked on the door.

    Although Huang Baoding had long known that the man before him was a fake, he was still shocked when he actually saw him. This organization''s talent for deceit and subterfuge was truly refined.

    "Huanqing brother, let me introduce you, this is my father, Song Bu, and this is my mother, Bai Qiu."

    Song Yun said cheerfully, "As you are Qing Qing''s friend and have experienced such a great misfortune in your family, from now on, you can treat this ce as your own home."

    "I really appreciate it, Song Yun. I am all alone in Magic Capital, with no rtives or friends. Every night I think of my parents'' tragic state, tossing and turning with insomnia. If I could really rest here for a while, I believe I''d recover much faster!"

    Mo Huanqing was now penniless and didn''t dare ask the team leader, Zi Shu, for funds again. If he could secure lodging, it would be a significant upgrade both for the n and his personalfort.

    "It''s nothing, it''s nothing."

    Song Yun pushed Mo Huanqing onto the sofa and poured him a cup of tea,ughing, "Brother Huanqing, what do you n to do in the future? I have some influence here in the Magic Capital and can give you a hand."

    "s, I haven''t decided yet."

    "Why don''t youe work for mypany, then? The sry isn''t much, just over a hundred thousand a month, but it''s steady and easygoing."

    Over a hundred thousand!!!

    What the heck!!!

    Is this the world of the rich?

    Just casually offering an annual sry of millions for an office job¡ªkeep in mind, these gene warriors only earn about that much per month!

    But what kind of work do they do?

    Tailing people, fighting,pleting missions!

    Never a day''s rest, yet Song Yun''s offer sounded like it was just for showing up and getting paid. If he weren''t still on a mission, and not to mention the gene potion onlysted a week, he would really consider turning to the good side!

    "No, no, we''re friends, let''s not talk about money..."

    Speaking these words, Mo Huanqing felt like his heart was bleeding, every word pping his face with wads of cash.

    Take it easy, you racing hare!

    You''re already a qualified gene warrior! Don''t let the enemy''s sugar-coated bullets confuse you!

    "Mo Huanqing, right? Have you been abroad all this time?"

    Song Bu spoke up, his eyes sharply fixed on him.

    Under Song Bu''s oppressive gaze, Mo Huanqing''s body trembled, oh man!

    Could this be the infamous top target on the organization''s hit list?

    Scared now, scared now!

    To think that even Captain Zi Shu, when angry, could make him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

    Song Bu was not for nothing the ruthless man with a bounty of over a billion dors on his head!

    "Yes, I had just returned to the country when I encountered this family disaster. Sometimes I wonder if I''m a cursed lone star, destined to be alone and miserable in this life!"

    Mo Huanqing spoke pitifully, "Now I''m a child without a father or mother, but thankfully I have friends to rely on, so I won''t be left without a meal."

    "Oh? Is that really what you think?"

    Song Bu''s expression rxed, and he smiled slightly, "I''ve studied fortune-telling for a few years. Let me see what your fate has in store for you."

    Mo Huanqing didn''t really want to extend his hands, but feeling like he had no choice, he didn''t dare act rashly.

    "This fate of yours, oh dear, oh dear, is terrible."

    Song Bu feigned a sorrowful look and said, "You''ll face a great cmity this year, seems like you won''t get past it."

    "???"

    Uncle, we''re in a new era now, can we not talk about demons and such?

    You, a master among masters, giving me such a prophecy, it''s really frightening!

    "Then, do you have any solution?"

    Song Bu stroked his chin, his fingers idly making calctions, murmuring words to himself.

    Finally, he pped his thigh loudly and eximed, "Tough, very tough! This cmity you must transcend! Not even an option not to! Ah, Huanqing my nephew, why is your face peeling?"

    With that, Song Bu reached out toward Mo Huanqing''s face.

    Oh crap!

    Damn those high-ups!

    They wouldn''t have cut corners with the material for the Human Skin Mask, would they?

    Fucking shit!

    Mo Huanqing had long since cursed every female member of those executives'' families!

    He quickly covered his face and shouted, "It''s perfectly normal for my skin to be dry after a few days of poor sleep!"

    After speaking, he immediately turned his head and said to Song Yun, who was watching themotion, "Brother Song Yun, your vi looks nice, care to show me around?"

    Song Yun suppressed a smile and nodded his head.

    Upon leaving the living room, Mo Huanqing looked around like he was entering the Grand View Garden, his eyes scanning the surroundings.

    Is this how wealthy people live?

    It''s too beautiful!

    Shit, it really takes a smart person to y this game; a brute like me doesn''t stand a chance at survival!

    "Are all those cars yours?"

    Standing outside the garage, Mo Huanqing covered his mouth in surprise as he pointed at each luxury car inside.

    Some of them he had only seen in pictures online!

    Holy crap, why am I not rich!

    Sports cars are every man''s dream, and seeing so many of my dream cars, Mo Huanqing could no longer contain himself.

    He walked quickly forward, caressing a custom-designed Ferrari with eyes filled with longing.

    "If Brother Huanqing likes it, I''ll give it to you,"

    Said Song Yun very generously, "Originally there was just one Lamborghini Veneno in this garage, but ever since Qing Qing moved in, mysteriously, all these cars have appeared, and I find them rather annoying."

    "Really? Really?"

    Mo Huanqing swallowed, forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart.

    Keep it together, you''ve seen the world! How can you betray the organization''s rules over such a small advantage!

    The missiones first! The Mo Huanqing you''re ying was born with a silver spoon in his mouth! How could he reveal any lowliness over a car!

    No, no, keep calm!

    "What''s wrong, Brother Huanqing? If you don''t like this one, just pick any other,"

    "I like it, I like it!"

    Mo Huanqing hurriedly nodded, then opened the scissor door and sat in the driver''s seat, touching the steering wheel unique to an F1 race car, his heart leaping with excitement.

    "Wanna give it a try?"

    Asked Song Yun with a smile.

    Mo Huanqing nodded frantically, thinking, Oh organization, it''s not that I, your dedicated member, have been bought by the enemy, it''s that you give too little, and the enemy offers too much!

    At this moment, he eagerly anticipated the arrival of the gene potion developed by the organization. If he could control Ye Qingqing and thus continually influence Song Yun, the rewards from this mission would be enormous!

    And ifter on... I could directly control Song Yun''s thoughts...

    Can''t even think about it!

    The dedicated member wouldn''t dare to dream of it!

    "Roar roar roar!"

    Mo Huanqing turned the key and stepped on the gas pedal, and instantly, the sports car let out a mechanical roar.

    "Today, since I''m in a good mood, I''ll race a couple ofps with you,"

    Song Yun said as he too got into the driver''s seat of the Veneno.

    Mo Huanqing stared at Song Yun, a glint shing in his eyes.

    If we follow the n step by step, the timing will take nearly half a year!

    But if Song Yun were to have a car ident, and all his property went to Ye Qingqing, and I were to...

    Then, wouldn''t it be possible to wrap things up within a month?

 Chapter 225 This title is pretty good, do you like it?

    On the suburban highway, two sports cars were racing wildly, one chasing the other.

    Mo Huanqing held the steering wheel with a sense of indescribable satisfaction. This was what a sports car was all about! The power, the eleration, thefort!

    Truly, damn enviable!

    But Song Yun was about to die soon, and all of this would belong to him!

    "Beep beep beep!"

    Mo Huanqing sounded the horn and then noticed a river up ahead within his field of vision, not too wide, not too narrow ¨C just wide enough to fit Song Yun''s carden with poison.

    Heaven helps me!

    Heaven helps me!

    When Song Yun has an ident, I''ll just say he crashed into the river because he was going too fast!

    He slowly reduced his speed, then stopped by the riverside.

    ying dumb, Song Yun also stopped and opened the car door, asking, "Brother Huanqing, is there a problem?"

    "I can''t beat you, I admit defeat."

    Mo Huanqing shook his head in feigned regret andughed, "I didn''t expect your driving skills to be so superb. I''m thoroughly convinced by your prowess."

    "Hahaha, you''re just ttering me."

    Song Yunughed and patted the other''s shoulder before taking out a packet of unbranded cigarettes from his pocket, "Care for one?"

    "I don''t."

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    "Then that''s really a pity."

    Song Yun sat on the hood of the carden with poison, looking at the raging river and said, "Life is like this river. Even if you don''t want to move forward, there will always be countless reasons, countless external forces pushing you onward. Huanqing, who''s pushing you from behind?"

    "No one, I guess. I''m all alone now, and even if I wanted to strive for something, I wouldn''t know what to strive for."

    Mo Huanqing stood behind Song Yun, his hand reaching toward his lower back.

    "Huanqing! Don''t give up on yourself, you still have us, your friends!"

    Song Yun suddenly turned his head, grabbed the other''s shoulder, and shook it violently. Then he asked suspiciously, "Hey, what are you doing with your hand behind your back?"

    "Song Yun, I have to admit you''re a good friend. However, we''re not on the same path and are not meant to work together. Plus, you''re too naive. You just got attacked and yet you dare to trust an outsider."

    Mo Huanqing pushed Song Yun away and said indifferently with a smile, "Did you really think everything I said was true? Then you''re underestimating me. Because of you, the organization has been constantly mobilizing people. Because of you, my predecessor, Bao Ding, met a tragic death on the streets. Song Yun, oh Song Yun, you''re truly a jinx!"

    Having said that, he pulled out a dark pistol from his lower back, the faint muzzle pointed at Song Yun, but then quickly swiveled around and tucked it back into his waistband.

    "Forget it, using the gun would cast suspicion on me. I''ll choose this instead!"

    Mo Huanqing''s hand went into his pocket, and when it came out, it was fitted with a set of knuckledusters. "A racing car hits a person, and then the rtives beat the driver to death. Tsk tsk, such a title wouldn''t be too bad, would you like it?"

    "Huanqing... what do you mean, you want to kill me?"

    As surprise and panic steadily rose on Song Yun''s face, Mo Huanqing walked towards him, filled with satisfaction. In this world, apart from money, torturing a person to death really was the most exhrating feeling!

    "Song Yun, when you die, I''ll take over everything from Ye Qingqing, whether it''s wealth or her body, it will all be mine. Hahaha, I must thank you for paving such a bright path for me!"

    Mo Huanqing walked slowly; one reason was to exert tremendous psychological pressure on the enemy during the process, as waiting for death was indeed a distressing experience.

    The second reason was to fully mobilize the strength in his body; each punch and kick had to conform to an ordinary person''s strength, so that all the subsequent events could naturally follow course.

    "You''re really going to kill me?"

    "What else?"

    "Then your murderous intent is way too strong."

    Song Yun extinguished the cigarette butt and pointed behind him with a smile, "You have someone following you, didn''t you notice?"

    "Stop kidding me! Are you trying to distract my attention to snatch the weapon or escape?"

    Mo Huanqing''s lips curled into a cruel smile, "Stop using those little tricks, you can''t deceive me!"

    "Oh."

    Song Yun looked indifferently at a huge palm that suddenly grabbed Mo Huanqing''s shoulder and threw him over the shoulder, mming him to the ground. In an instant, Mo Huanqing lost all ability to resist.

    "Little rabbit, long time no see."

    The Ugly Ox was still his honest-looking self as he squatted down, his broad palm caressing Mo Huanqing''s face, "I really didn''t expect to kill two Year of the Rabbit zodiac members in one day ¨C it''s quite thrilling."

    "Ugly... Ugly Ox! How dare you betray the organization!"

    Veins bulged on Mo Huanqing''s forehead as he yelled ferociously, "Have youpletely forgotten the organization''s ways? How do you expect to survive without the gene potion!"

    "Sorry, but my body is about to fully recover, and I will soon be a healthy, normal person. Can you resist this temptation?"

    Ugly Ox patted Mo Huanqing''s face, "Time to report to the underworld."

    To avoid drawing attention, Ugly Ox twisted Mo Huanqing''s neck with a strong hand, deepening his grip with a grim expression.

    Mo Huanqing''s face turned red, his hands beating on Ugly Ox''s robust arm. After a dozen seconds, his legs kicked out, and he died!

    "Mr. Song, how should we handle him?"

    Ugly Ox asked respectfully.

    "Make it discreet."

    Song Yun sighed and headed back with the poison.

    At the Vi of the Huas.

    Song Yun pushed open the door. Song Bu sat on the sofa casually and asked, "Is it all taken care of?"

    "Yes, Ugly Ox is a useful pawn."

    "Just a big fool," Song Bu waved his hand dismissively, "Zi Mouse has already set a time for Ugly Ox and another to return to the organization. How do you n to deal with the real Mo Huanqing? It might be difficult for Ugly Ox to exin if you don''t follow them back."

    "What a headache."

    Massaging his temples, Song Yun said indifferently, "I''ll attend the interrogation in a while. You arrange the scenario for Ugly Ox''s rescue."

    Song Yun had just returned and sat down for a few minutes before having to leave again. Ye Qingqing hugged Song Yun, full of reluctance. Her husband had done so much for the family; as a wife, she didn''t crave wealth or luxury; all she wanted was for the father of her child to be safe and sound!

    "You must be careful!"

    Ye Qingqing lifted her face to instruct him.

    "Don''t worry, I''m going to act, not really fight."

    Song Yun stroked his wife''s hair, his chin resting on her head, smelling her scent and feeling filled with strength.

    The ce arranged for Mo Huanqing was a secluded wilderness. Finding such a ce in the bustling Magic Capital had indeed required a lot of effort from Huang Baoding.

    Song Yun entered the dark room where the orange glow of the flickering light bulb added to the tense atmosphere.

    "Mo Huanqing, hello."

    By then, Mo Huanqing had been injected with muscle rxants and could do nothing but talk as hey on the bed.

    "To the victor go the spoils! If you''ve got the guts, just kill me! Kill me! I''ve got nothing left to live for anyway!"

    Mo Huanqing turned his neck with all his might, staring daggers at Song Yun.

 Chapter 226 A Good Show!

    ```

    "Why are you so impatient?"

    Song Yun moved a chair over to sit facing Mo Huanqing and said, "Isn''t all this your doing? Clearly, you''re an executioner, so why do you still act so self-righteous?"

    Mo Huanqing looked at Song Yun indifferently and after a long while, he sighed and said, "You reap what you sow in this damned world. I''ve had enough!"

    "Oh, so you have a story, huh? You''re not simple."

    Song Yun took out a pack of cigarettes, smiled, and asked, "Want one?"

    "The friendship between men is best expressed through the passing of a cigarette, isn''t it?"

    Mo Huanqing let Song Yun help him sit up, took a cigarette in his mouth, and the rising smoke veiled his originally gentlemanly face.

    "I was born into a very wealthy family. When I was ten, my mother died of a serious illness, and what''s ridiculous is that my father was always lingering in other women''s homes. If death notices didn''t require a rtive''s signature, I probably wouldn''t even see his shadow."

    "I drifted aimlessly for a long time, even if ssmates bullied me, I could justugh it off, that is until I met Shishi, Qingqing, and Chi Lu. The three of them were like heroines descending from the heavens, especially Qingqing, who saved me in a crowd..."

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun frowned slightly and interrupted, "Sorry to interrupt, but I''ve heard about this from Qingqing before. However, it seems it was that crazy girl Li Shishi who saved you, right?"

    "???"

    Mo Huanqing froze, the smoke from the cigarette he held back in his lungs choking him into a violent cough.

    "I can''t be mistaken! It was Ye Qingqing! She saved me!"

    "I''m sorry, but do you think Qingqing would lie? Indeed, it was Li Shishi who saved you! If you don''t believe me, we can call and ask."

    "..."

    Seeing the other person fall silent, Song Yun didn''t waste words and took out his mobile phone to dial Li Shishi''s number after getting it from his wife.

    "Hello? Who is this?"

    "This is Song Yun..."

    "Song Yun? Damn it! Why are you calling me? Is it because Qingqing is pregnant, and you can''t vent your abundant energy, so you came looking for me?"

    Hearing this, Song Yun''s face was lined with frustration. Damn, after all this time, that girl was still so fierce...

    He dared not let her continue with her wild talk and hurriedly interrupted, "I''m calling to ask you about something. Was it you or Qingqing who rescued Mo Huanqing from everyone''s hands?"

    "Huh? That''s ancient history!" Li Shishi said discontentedly, "It was indeed me who saved the kid back then, but he disappeared suddenly during college. I was heartbroken for a long time because of that."

    "Okay, okay, we''ll talk next time!"

    Song Yun hung up the phone and looked at Mo Huanqing, who was in a daze, and said lightly, "You''ve been brainwashed. Your organization used your feelings to make you mistakenly believe that you liked Qingqing, but in reality, for all these years, you should have remembered Li Shishi!"

    "..."

    Mo Huanqing now needed loads of time to digest this answer!

    The countless murmurs in the dark, scene after scene in his mind that he couldn''t bear to recall countless times!

    Today, it turned out they were all fake!

    So, were all his actions just a mad dash down the pathid out for him by the organization?

    The huge disparity nearly drove Mo Huanqing mad.

    "Ah, think it over for yourself."

    Song Yun patted the other''s shoulder.

    Mo Huanqing''s face was dark, and he said nothing.

    Just as the two were engulfed in silence, arge figure burst through the door.

    "Doggy, I''m here to save you!"

    Ugly Bull clenched his fists together and bellowed at Song Yun, "So you''re Song Yun, huh? Take this punch from me!"

    ```

    "How dare you!"

    Song Yun charged forward, the two exchanging dozens of moves. He feigned exhaustion, and at that moment, the ugly ox seized the opportunity to send him flying with a blow.

    The ugly ox hefted Mo Huanqing onto his shoulder and ran off without looking back.

    Song Yun climbed up from the ground and rubbed his chest¡ª that damn ugly ox definitely took the chance to get back at him!

    With the matter resolved sessfully, a weight lifted from Song Yun''s heart.

    "Quite the performance."

    A man dressed in ck martial arts attire walked in, pping his hands. Behind him stood the ugly ox, who had been beaten to a pulp, and Mo Huanqing, who had been casually thrown aside.

    "Song... run! Run!"

    The ugly ox''s throat produced a hoarse roar, his eyes filled with terror.

    "Who are you?"

    Song Yun asked calmly, staring at the other man.

    "You may call me Zi Shu."

    The man ced his right hand on his chest and bowed slightly towards Song Yun, saying, "Mr. Song is indeed the worthy son of Master Song Bu, ying strategies so remarkably well. If it weren''t for the consecutive deaths of the two Mao Rabbit candidates and the Hai Pig candidate, I might have been kept in the dark about everything. Just a little bit more, and you would have seeded.

    Hahaha, unfortunately, to your regret, I sensed something was off and have been lying in wait in the shadows, just for this moment!"

    "You talk too much."

    Song Yun said lightly with narrowed eyes, "Not understanding that viins die because they talk too much, how do you manage to be a captain?"

    At those words, Zi Shu stood frozen, his pupils turning red when he looked up again.

    "If Mr. Song is in such a rush to report to the underworld, I won''t hold you any longer!"

    Zi Shu''s figure charged violently towards Song Yun.

    With bare hands, Song Yun pushed his body''s parameters to the limit, eagerly anticipating the uing fight and the chance to reach a new level.

    ...

    As night gradually fell, Zi Shu held his thighs, sweat on his face streaming down like a small creek.

    The man he was fighting was unbelievable, possessingbat strength beyond his years!

    They had been shing for hours, and still, there was no winner.

    If the fight continued, he was certain he would die first!

    The battle could not drag on!

    Zi Shu threw a dagger at Song Yun and turned to run outside with incredible speed.

    Zi Shu''s jumping ability was astonishing; walls meters high were like t ground to him, and in a few seconds, he had covered over a hundred meters.

    Song Yun followed closely behind. Now that the ugly ox''s identity had been exposed, he could not allow Zi Shu to return to their organization. Moreover, Zi Shu''s status within the organization must be at least mid-level, certainly knowing more than the lowest-level gic soldiers. Catching him would also provide a breakthrough!

    The two continued their chase across the wilderness, one after the other.

    Half an hour after they had left, a group of people entered the dpidated building.

    The leader, Song Bu, furrowed his brow as he looked at the ruined surroundings, feeling very concerned.

    "How could the ugly ox be here?"

    As he walked further inside, he saw the unconscious ugly ox and Mo Huanqing lying on the ground, tears streaming continuously.

    Especially since Mo Huanqing kept muttering nonstop, "I remember, I remember it all..."

    Ignoring the crazed Mo Huanqing, Song Bu came forward to examine the ugly ox''s injuries and found severe internal damage¡ªif not treated soon, his life would be in danger!

 Chapter 227 Will You Marry Me?

    "Where is Song Yun!"

    Song Bu grabbed Mo Huanqing by the cor, his eyes filled with rage!

    This had all been part of the original n, but unexpectedly, something went wrong!

    "I was wrong... I truly admit my mistakes, hehehe... Master... Qing Qing..."

    "p!"

    Song Bu pped Mo Huanqing across the face, but seeing that his opponent remained foolishly infatuated, he angrily threw him to the ground.

    "Search! Search the entire city for me! I refuse to believe they can take my son anywhere!"

    At Song Bu''smand, the ck-d figures who followed him dispersed in all directions.

    Beneath the moonlight, Song Yun continued to elerate, following Zi Shu.

    Though the other''s speed was very fast, Song Yun, constantly tempered by Song Bu, now disyed amazing endurance.

    "Damn it! Doesn''t this kid ever tire? Isn''t he the richest man in Magic Capital? How can he be so strong inbat!"

    Zi Shu looked at the figure of Song Yun closing in on him, his head throbbing with pain.

    He knew that if this continued, he would probably die of exhaustion in less than fifteen minutes!

    He could no longer dodge; he had to fight to the death!

    Zi Shu saw a patch of forest ahead of him, and with the only strength left in his body, he lunged into it.

    Vision was extremely limited in the night-time forest, plus the obstruction of branches made it very difficult to detect someone intentionally hiding.

    "He really is like a rat."

    Song Yun stood outside the forest; within, it was silent as death, as if no one was there.

    But what Zi Shu didn''t know was that Song Yun''s eyes had the ability to see through things; all darkness, all concealment were to Song Yun as superfluous as farting with one''s pants down!

    Song Yun activated his x-ray vision, and sure enough, he saw the little figure of Zi Shu perched on a branch, holding his breath and warily observing his surroundings.

    "Crack!"

    When Song Yun entered, he deliberately stepped on and broke a dry branch, the noise strikingly piercing in the night.

    Zi Shu didn''t react, his vignce was strong.

    "Plop!"

    Song Yun stepped into a small mud pit, and still, Zi Shu had no thought of attacking.

    It seemed that no matter how muchmotion Song Yun made in this forest, Zi Shu was not nning to show himself.

    Damn it!

    What about this then!

    Song Yun walked to the tree where Zi Shu was hiding and, to catch him off guard,nded an elbow strike on the trunk.

    His strength was extremely powerful; the half-dry tree might as well have been dead. Even a healthy tree would have been cut in half.

    "How did you find me!"

    Zi Shu somersaulted to dodge Song Yun''s attack, half crouching on the ground, his eyes appearing peculiarly eerie under the moonlight.

    "A wise man has his own clever strategies."

    Song Yun approached his opponent step by step with a beaming smile. As long as he captured Zi Shu, he could tear a corner off their organization, better preparing him to face the crisis!

    "Song Yun, you have a lovely wife at home. There''s no need to get involved with a mud-leg like me, right?"

    As Zi Shu retreated, he tried to persuade, "Do we really have toe to a situation where both the fish and the are ruined? You''re willing to give up your wealth and status?"

    "Oh? You still think with your current strength, you can fight me to a standstill?"

    Song Yun shook his head and said, "That would be nothing but wishful thinking!"

    "Song Yun! I still have a card up my sleeve! If you leave now, we can agree to leave each other alone! But if you continue to be stubborn, don''t me me!"

    "Heh, do you really think I''m easily scared?"

    A vicious glint appeared in Zi Shu''s eyes; he no longer had the strength to tangle with Song Yun. Since that was the case, he would go all out for an eye for an eye!

    After all, he had nothing to lose. If he could trade his worthless life for Song Yun''s precious one, it would be a huge gain!

    The Zodiac warriors, each with severe ws: the Ox''s Achilles heel was the Monkey, who couldn''t stand being insulted for being androgynous; the Rabbit was naturally promiscuous, whereas Mo Huanqing delighted in tormenting opponents with the cruelest of punishments.

    The Rat was seriously addicted to gambling, seeking the thrill of going all-in, whether at the gambling table or on the battlefield!

    He charged towards Song Yun with reckless abandon, while Song Yun stood his ground, ready to face him.

    But Song Yun soon noticed a sh of red light between the Rat''s eyebrows. Not good! The opponent really had a trick up his sleeve! He had been too careless!

    Song Yun increased his speed, running towards the outskirts of the jungle, but pain soon erupted from behind him. His head spun, and he fell into unconsciousness.

    The news of a massive explosion on the outskirts of Magic Capital spread quickly to the upper echelons.

    Song Bu waited with a grim face as reports came in one by one.

    If Song Yun''s body wasn''t found at the scene of the explosion, it meant he''d either been kidnapped or had vanished without a trace!

    That would be better than being dead!

    "Wife, in these next few days, stay with Qing Qing and don''t tell her anything about our son. If she asks, tell her the son was sent by me to Forty-nine City to connect with the Ouyang Family members. And! Seal off any gossip about our son''s disappearance inside and outside the vi. If our son really..."

    "I mean, if something truly unfortunate happened to him, Qing Qing''s belly bears the hope of our Song Family!"

    Hearing her husband''s words, Bai Qiu nodded silently and left.

    Song Bu stood up, stretching his body, his eyes shing with determination. So it''s the organization, is it?

    First, I''ll pull out all your outskirts!

    .....

    In an unknown river, Song Yun slowly opened his eyes, followed by the system''s voice.

    "Ding! Fatal attack detected 9 hours ago. Survival mode activated. During this period, host''sbat power will decrease by 50%!"

    So the system ''daddy'' saved me.

    I was too reckless and underestimated the Rat.

    Who could have expected that he would dare...

    Fuck!

    Where am I now?

    "Foreigner?"

    Suddenly, a delicate female voice reached Song Yun''s ears. He struggled to get up, crawling onto the riverbank.

    He was drenched and looked quite disheveled.

    "How did you get into our vige~"

    The girl squatted beside Song Yun, poking his cheek with her finger and asking with a giggly smile.

    "Where is this ce?"

    Song Yun stood up, surveying the unfamiliar surroundings.

    "This ce is called Saint''s Vige~" The girl''s eyes, wet from the river, sized up Song Yun. She stuffed the fresh flowers she had picked into his hands, still smiling: "You''re very handsome."

    "Thank you."

    Song Yun rubbed his temples, feeling extremely wary due to the loss of his strength.

    "Do you have a wife~"

    The girl patted her shapely chest and offered herself: "What do you think of me~ Want to marry me?"

    "???"

    "You''re too young; we''re not suited for each other, and I''m already married."

    This child''s way of speaking is a bit too revealing, and what''s Saint''s Vige? It feels like I''ve traveled to another world!

    "Ah, but you''re just too handsome~" The girl pouted her lips, oozing charm.

    "Which area of Magic Capital is your vige in? Where are your elders?"

    The girl looked somewhat bewildered to hear Song Yun''s question.

    "Magic Capital? What''s that?"

 Chapter 228: Chapter 228

    "You don''t know about Magic Capital?"

    Song Yun seemed very surprised. Now thatworkmunications are so well-developed, even people in remote mountain viges probably know about a few famous cities in Hua Country.

    Yet the words of the girl in front of him didn''t seem to be a lie. Could it be that he had entered a ce he shouldn''t have?

    "You, the outsider, are quite odd, I don''t understand what you''re saying. But that''s to be expected, our vige is very isted, and we usually don''t see outsiders for a year or two."

    The young girl yed with Song Yun''s hair and smiled, "My name is Wen Shu, what''s yours~"

    "I''m Song Yun."

    Song Yun stood up, but Wen Shu grabbed the hem of his clothes, squatting on the ground with a pitiful look as she said, "Every time an outsideres in, they take a few vigers with them. Take me with you this time, please~ This vige is too boring, and the head of the vige is so mean, I get scolded for even a little mistake..."

    Song Yun looked at the girl before him with intrigue, pondering the meaning behind her words.

    First, she did not seem to know about the outside world, and second, this ce was not connected to the outside world, only taken away by certain specific people who entered.

    Where exactly is this?

    Could it be just as Wen Shu said, this ce is the vige of saints?

    Wait a second, Wen Shu?

    Fuck! Isn''t that the name of a Bodhisattva?

    Parents are usually careful not to touch upon taboos when naming their children, even going as far as to name their child something like "Second Dog" or "Dog Leftovers" in some remote mountain areas, all for the sake of a humble name for an easier life.

    "Wen Shu, may I ask what the other people in your vige are named?"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s question, Wen Shu answered without a second thought, "Maitreya, Great Saint, Jin Chan¡­"

    Wen Shu mentioned a bunch of names, leaving Song Yunpletely dumbfounded.

    Fuck, where on earth is this!!

    Song Yun had a feeling that if he really took Wen Shu with him, it would bring him a great deal of assistance!

    He even believed that this vige could be rted to those hidden n families!

    "I''ll take you with me, but we must agree on three rules: first, once outside, you must not tell anyone to have me marry you; second, you must tell me everything you know; third, if we ever encounter your people in the future and they want to do me harm, you must warn me."

    Wen Shu vigorously nodded her little head, eager to agree. To her, escaping this cage was all that mattered, whether it be three conditions or thirty!

    "Brother Song Yun, your clothes are still wet, and it gets windy here at night; you''ll catch a cold. So, I suggest we first make a fire to dry the clothes before discussing leaving," Wen Shu cautiously proposed, fearing her words might upset Song Yun.

    "Alright."

    Song Yun felt in his pocket for the lighter, but after several attempts, he realized it was severely water-damaged and no longer worked.

    "I''ll make the fire, I''ll make the fire."

    Seeing Song Yun''s frustrated look, Wen Shu pulled a flint from her sleeve, then gathered some dry grass.

    "Snap, snap, snap!"

    The flint sparked as it struck, and soon a small me appeared. Wen Shu tended to the fire, adding more dry wood to it.

    Song Yun took off his clothes and propped them up with a stick by the campfire, both of them falling silent as they stared at the bursting sparks.

    "Wen Shu, why do you so desperately want to leave? Isn''t this your hometown?"

    Song Yun was the first to speak; he wanted to know more about this ce.

    "Ah... well..."

    Wen Shu''s little face twisted in distress. After a long pause, she muttered softly, "Do you really want to know?"

    "Want to!"

    Thus, under Wen Shu''s exnation, Song Yun''s astonished expression remained even as his clothes had already dried.

    Song Yun got dressed and casually lit one of the cigarettes that he had just finished roasting.

    He exhaled a thick cloud of smoke and curiously said, "So you mean to say, you''re actually the saintess of your vige, and you stole the sacred object worshipped there, resulting in everyone else chasing after you to kill you?"

    That''s totally absurd!

    Song Yun himself could hardly believe it.

    To him, the word "saintess" felt incredibly distant, as if it instantly pulled him back into ancient times. Continue your saga on m|v-l''e -NovelBin

    "Uh... Everything I just told you is true, not a single lie,"

    Wen Shu at that moment was like a wounded young beast, fearing that Song Yun would leave her behind after learning the truth.

    "Then why did you steal the sacred object?"

    "Because... my mother was the saintess of the previous generation, and she died when I was just born. When my father raised me until I was three years old, he told me that once I grew up and be the saintess, I must destroy the sacred object. The next day, my father was thrown into the river by the vigers on charges of heresy..."

    As she spoke of this, Wen Shu''s face was filled with sorrow.

    Jesus, the people in this vige are all bloody insane!

    Song Yun''sbat power had been reduced by 50%, and he just wanted to run away fast!

    "Let''s go, I will take you away from thisnd devoid of humanity."

    Having said that, Song Yun stood up and walked towards the distant jungle; Wen Shu excitedly followed behind him, trotting along.

    Finally! She could finally run away!

    In fact, she had not stolen the sacred object, or to put it another way, the sacred object was a divine item worshipped by the vige. She intended to destroy it, but just as everything was going smoothly, the vige chief suddenly burst into the sacred temple.

    In order not to be discovered, she hid the sacred object in her mouth, intending to take it away.

    However, the vige chief had note to pray; he intended to do something indecent to Wen Shu.

    The startled young girl identally swallowed the sacred object, nearly choking herself to death.

    Seeing Wen Shu''s face turn red and struggling to breathe, the vige chief was afraid of being used by the vigers of killing the saintess on the spot, so he pulled up his pants and ran off.

    After Wen Shu finally managed to swallow the object that was stuck in her throat, she knew if the vigers found out the sacred object was in her stomach, they would surely kill her and then take it out.

    Wen Shu was a coward at heart, so she decided to run away without further ado.

    ...

    Entering the jungle, Song Yun moved through it with the ease of an expert, while Wen Shu struggled to follow him.

    This man is as strong as he looks; as long as she keeps running with him, the vige folks surely can''t find her when they''re outside, right?

    Half an hourter, Song Yun emerged from the jungle into an open view, but immediately after, he lost all senses rted to Wen Shu!

    You should know that Song Yun is extremely powerful inbat, and his sensory abilities had also been greatly enhanced by the system; nothing could escape his vignce, not even the slightest rustling of grass.

    But strangely, Wen Shu disappeared without a trace!

    He quickly turned back and found that a hundred meters away, Wen Shu was struggling to climb a fallen tree; she truly existed!

    What''s going on?

    Song Yun frowned, thinking if Wen Shu was some kind of special Spiritual Body, he would have been able to detect her with his own magical abilities.

    But the thing is, she''s a perfectly normal person!

    It wasn''t until Song Yun activated his Perspective Eyes that he began to see the clues.

 Chapter 229 I Cant Compare to a Pervert Like You!

    The exit of that thicket appeared to be chaotically disordered, but it was actually arranged in a well-organized manner. ording to the knowledge of Taoist arts in her mind, this was a small screening array. If one didn''t deliberately look back, it would be impossible to find the way out.

    Back in the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang had trapped tens of thousands of soldiers and generals with just a few stones arranged in the Eight Trigrams Array.

    There must be a highly skilled individual in this small mountain vige!

    "Song Yun, where are you? Please don''t leave me behind, okay?"

    Wen Shu could originally still see his receding figure, but in the instant she lowered her head and then looked up again, Song Yun had vanished!

    So, was she really just a burden?

    Wen Shu stopped in her tracks, squatted down, and hugged her knees, looking very sad.

    If she went back by herself, she would certainly be punished by the vigers. They wouldn''t care who the saintess was; what they always cared about were the cold, unfeeling sacred object and the instructions brought by outsiders.

    "You''re not nning to leave with me?"

    Song Yun reentered the thicket with a look of confusion and asked.

    "You didn''t abandon me!"

    Wen Shu hugged Song Yun tightly, finding his scent incrediblyforting.

    "I was almost scared to death just now. I thought you had abandoned me and run off by yourself."

    "???"

    Song Yun frowned slightly and pointed in one direction, "What is that over there?"

    What Song Yun was pointing at was the exit. Just by passing through that archway entangled by trees, one could reach the outside.

    But Wen Shu, as if her vision were somehow obstructed, dully said, "Isn''t that just a few big trees?"

    "???"

    Song Yun didn''t dawdle, immediately grabbing Wen Shu''s hand and walking towards the outside. However, when he passed through the exit, he found that there seemed to be a barrier in front of Wen Shu, preventing her from leaving.

    "Damn!"

    Song Yun stepped back and sat on arge rock, lighting a cigarette: "Wen Shu, is there anything you haven''t told me yet?"

    "No... nothing more," Wen Shu said, looking down, herrge eyes darting elsewhere, showing guilt.

    "Really not going to tell me?"

    "I really haven''t hidden anything from you! What more do you want me to say?" Wen Shu''s voice turned whiny as she spoke, but it did not soften Song Yun''s heart. He walked straight towards the barrier, and after passing through the screen, Song Yun stood silently outside, waiting.

    Song Yun vanished from her sight once more, and Wen Shu stood there, dazed, for a long time, unable to regain herposure.

    She tentatively stepped forward, but it was as if an invisible wall was imprisoning her inside.

    She panicked, pacing back and forth at the exit. It had been some time since she left the vige, and once the vigers discovered that both she and the sacred object were missing, they would surely search frantically!

    The thicket would definitely be a key ce they would search!

    What should I do, what should I do!

    "Song Yun, I know I was wrong, pleasee back, okay? I''ll tell you everything I know..."

    At this moment, Wen Shu looked like an abandoned child, her eyes misted with ayer of water, her pitiful appearance would make anyone yearn to protect her.

    But Song Yun was not swayed by her beauty; he simply crossed his arms and stood there, quietly watching her "performance."

    "I... I actually haven''t told you something. I didn''t steal the sacred object. Instead, I identally swallowed it into my stomach. If I am caught by the vigers, their madness will surely lead them to cut me open alone!"

    "Song Yun, are you still there? You can''t just leave me here!"

    "I''m so scared, Song Yun... I''m still young, I don''t want to die..."

    As Wen Shu spoke, herposure gradually crumbled. Every additional second she stayed here, the danger grew closer.

    "Then why can''t you walk out on your own?"

    Song Yun''s words were like a warm sun in the winter day. Wen Shu suddenly raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "I don''t know either... Although I am the vige''s sacred girl, all the secret matters are controlled by the elders in the n, and I am just a figurehead..."

    "So you''re saying that to take you away, we have to go back to the vige again?"

    Song Yun fell into a dilemma. Not to mention the strangeness of the vige and whether there were masters inside, he considered that hisbat strength had weakened by 50%, and the system had not indicated when he would fully recover.

    Moreover, he had already paid a heavy price for his recklessness before, and he did not want to go through it again!

    "Wen Shu..."

    Song Yun had not finished speaking when he was interrupted by the other. She could tell everything from the look on Song Yun''s face.

    "Song Yun, you should go..."

    "..."

    "Go! They mighte looking for us at any moment! How could you, an ordinary person, possibly beat them? Go!"

    Song Yun slowly exhaled a deep breath. If he really just left her to her fate, would he still be himself?

    He squatted down, patted Wen Shu''s shoulder, and asked, "How strong are the people in your vige?"

    "Ah?"

    Wen Shu was stunned by the question. She murmured, "They are just a little stronger than me, except for a hunter in the family who learned some skills from outsiders for a few years, the rest only have brute strength."

    Song Yun eyed a tree and exerted all his strength to punch it.

    "Bang!"

    The trunk was pierced through, and arge fist retracted. Song Yun pointed at it and asked, "Stronger than this?"

    Wen Shu shook her head frantically, joking, everyone else was a farmer who eked out a living from the soil, they couldn''tpare with this freak!

    "Then let''s go, I''ll apany you back to the vige."

    ...

    After more than half an hour on the road, the two arrived at an archway with threerge characters inscribed on it, Sacred Vige.

    "Ding! Detecting that the host is located in Sacred Vige, would you like to check in?"

    Damn it!

    He was lucky he hadn''t left just now, or he would have missed an opportunity!

    He didn''t know what kind of surprise this mysterious little mountain vige could bring him!

    "Check in!"

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for sessfully checking in, reward... Buzz buzz buzz..."

    The words from the system that followed were as if they were being blocked by something, which was a first for Song Yun.

    His vignce towards this vige had heightened!

    "Wen Shu! How dare you return! Hand over the sacred object quickly, or the 18 nws will make sure you suffer!"

    Two robust men in short jackets were standing at the entrance of the vige, clenching the clubs in their hands as they approached step by step towards Song Yun and her.

    They resembled the old-timey servants who watched the gates forndlords.

    "And who is this pretty boy!"

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    One of the sturdy men showed a fierce face and bellowed with a wide-open mouth, "Hand over Wen Shu! Otherwise, I''ll make sure you die a horrible death!"

    The two men aimed their weapons at Song Yun, and if they hadn''t been unable to see through the identity of this young man before them, they would have charged already.

    "So much nonsense."

    Just as Song Yun was about to deal with the trouble, he found that Wen Shu was gripping his clothes tightly.

    "What''s wrong?"

    "In the vige, everyone is more or less rted by blood. Those two are children from my maternal uncle''s family. If possible...I mean, if possible, just knock them out. Don''t kill them..."

 Chapter 230: Chapter 230 The Village Chief Died?

    "Okay."

    After Song Yun spoke indifferently, his figure turned into a gust of wind, and no one could capture Song Yun''s location with the naked eye.

    "Bang! Bang!"

    After two sounds, the fierce sturdy man''s body went limp and he fell to the ground.

    Wen Shu, surprised, stepped forward to check their breaths. Fortunately, both men were still alive; as long as they weren''t dead, that was enough...

    "Let''s go, hurry up and finish the business and get out."

    Song Yun roughly estimated the time. Nearly twenty hours had passed since thest moment he lost consciousness. He could only imagine the uproar that would unfold outside, hoping his Dad and Mom could keep the news hidden and prevent Qing Qing from finding out.

    Song Yun, leading Wen Shu, walked quickly down the vige streets, the vigers scattering upon seeing Wen Shu as if by some unspoken agreement.

    While running, they shouted, "The witch is back! And she has brought an outsider!"

    Hearing these words from the mouths of the people, Wen Shu looked extremely dejected. These were elders who had watched her grow up from childhood, yet now their hostility was so great. The sudden change was overwhelming for Wen Shu.

    After some time observing, Song Yun realized that the vige was not as big as he had imagined. The poption living here totaled at most around one hundred households, but as Song Yun and hispanion delved deeper,

    he found that the streets had been cleared, with not a single person loitering outside.

    "Creeeak~"

    A wooden house''s window was cracked open slightly, then mmed shut forcefully. Inside, parents pped their mischievous children on the behind repeatedly.

    "Out there, one of them is a witch! Aren''t you afraid she''ll snatch you away to eat you?"

    The child being spanked stubbornly shouted back, "Isn''t that the Divine Envoy sister? You used to tell me to get closer to her!"

    "Nonsense! That was all in the past! Ever since she stole the sacred object from the vige, she has be aplete demon! Do you know what a demon is? It''s the kind that eats children!"

    Wen Shu, outside the house, heard this and her head hung low, unsure what to think.

    She believed the vigers were deceived by the so-called sacred object, or else her father wouldn''t have deliberately asked her to destroy it. But such a simple truth¡ªwhy couldn''t these people understand?

    Whispers from more and more houses filled the air. Some were speaking ill in disguise, others were advising Wen Shu to turn back, their words incessantly brainwashing Wen Shu, stirring a sense of guilt in her heart.

    "So annoying! All of you, shut your damn mouths!"

    With a roar from Song Yun, the vige fell silent, save for the asional quacking of ducks and clucking of chickens, no one dared to speak up again.

    The fear of outsiders was deeply ingrained in their hearts, to them, an outsider was a Divine Envoy, constantly conveying the will of the gods, and every few years, would take some vigers out to lead a better life.

    "The witch and the outsider are there!"

    "Eliminate the witch! Protect the sacred object!"

    "Quickly surround them, don''t let the witch escape!"

    Amid the silence, sudden bursts of noise arose, and from around the corner of the street rushed thirty to forty men. Among them were both old and young, wielding farming tools as they encircled Song Yun and hispanion.

    In the crowd was a middle-aged man around forty with grizzled temples. Pushing through with his greasy belly, he looked at Wen Shu with a covetous gaze.

    But he quickly suppressed the desire in his heart and with a clear cough said, "Outsider, I am the headman of Divine Vige. The woman behind you is a witch, she has stolen the sacred object of our vige. Hand her over to me, and I might spare your life!"

    Hearing this, Wen Shu shrank back behind Song Yun. Her mind hadn''tpletely transitioned yet, and she still harbored a natural fear of the vige elders.

    "thering fool."

    Song Yun looked around, without a moment''s hesitation charged towards the headman. He was not one for dithering; besides, with so many people here, Wen Shu, an ordinary girl with no ability to protect herself, could easily be unintentionally hurt by the enraged vigers.

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    Capture the ringleader first, Song Yun, before the astonished eyes of many vigers, suddenly grabbed the vige chief by the neck and lifted him up.

    "What the hell do you think you''re doing!"

    "Hand over the vige chief! Otherwise, we will never let you go!"

    Song Yun looked at these vigers indifferently, as they seemed not yet to realize the severity of the situation.

    Subsequently, Song Yun gradually increased the strength in his hand, and the vige chief''s face, already covered with b, turned beet red with suffocation.

    With just a little more effort, Song Yun could easily snap the vige chief''s neck.

    But he had no intention of doing so. Having the vige chief as a hostage was a good deterrence against these brainwashed vigers!

    "So you''re the vige chief, huh? If you don''t want to die, tell your vigers what they should do next!"

    Song Yun roared, and a hoarse voice came from the vige chief''s throat, "Put down... your... weapons..."

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    At this critical moment, a flying knife whizzed through the crowd and "thud!" embedded itself into the vige chief''s back.

    "The vige chief has been killed by this outsider!"

    "Avenge the vige chief!"

    The vigers'' eyes burned with rage as they swung their farming tools at Song Yun, their minds clouded with anger.

    Song Yun''s eyes shed with intensity, realizing that someone in the vige was deliberately stirring up trouble, aimed at keeping him and Qing Qing behind!

    These vigers might have some strength from tilling thend, but that was all brute force. Song Yun tossed the vige chief''s hefty body into the crowd, pinning a number of vigers underneath.

    Then he continued to dodge and, using his movement technique, he knocked out one person after another.

    "Song Yun!"

    Wen Shu was entangled by a few men with malicious looks in their eyes, clutching at her clothes, intending to rip them off.

    "Get lost!"

    Song Yun rushed forward, and with one punch each, hurled those vigers away.

    "This outsider is a devil, let''s kill him together!"

    "Damn it, Qing Qing that witch actually brought people into our vige at will! Once this is sorted out, I must strip that wench and parade her through the streets!"

    The vigers looked at Song Yun with wariness in their eyes. They clutched their tools and spat curses, yet their bodies quite honestly dared not approach.

    "Outsider, if you leave now, I will not hold you ountable."

    A brawny man carrying a fierce bow walked over. He was over two meters tall and wore clothes made of animal hides, looking from afar like a bear.

    "Hunter Tiger hase! Shoot him down with an arrow!"

    The vigers were ecstatic. Hunter Tiger was the most formidable among them, who had even been taken away to study by the Divine Envoy for several years.

    For the entire vige, Hunter Tiger was like a guardian deity!

    "What if I say no?"

    "Then you will die!"

    Hunter Tiger''s fists shed together, his tiger eyes shimmering with brutality, and each step he took on the ground resounded with "thud, thud, thud!"

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 Chapter 231: Chapter 231 Human Purgatory!

    ```

    The Tiger Hunter, with overwhelming force, made a grab for Song Yun with hands like steel mps.

    If he really got his hands on him, even if Song Yun''s body were made of steel, it might still break.

    "Go Tiger Hunter! Kill that outsider!"

    "The witch stole the sacred relic, she''ll bring misfortune to the vige! Only by killing her can we wash away our sins!"

    The vigers, holding their farming tools, cheered and shouted, believing that there was nothing the Tiger Hunter couldn''t do and that under his might, both the outsider and the witch would pay with their lives for the vige head!

    After a couple of probing exchanges with the opponent, Song Yun realised that this so-called impressive person was actually quite rubbish.

    His steps were a mess, and despite his brute strength, his coordination was terribly clumsy.

    Therefore, under the horrified gaze of the vigers, Song Yun toyed with their protector deity like a cat with a mouse.

    "Ah! Why are you running away! Come and fight me head-on!"

    The Tiger Hunter was yed for a fool time and again, and his spirit was greatly perturbed.

    He violently pounded everything around him, and the wooden houses simply could not withstand it; four or five copsed in a short span of time.

    Some of the nearby vigers tried to step forward to stop him, but were sent flying with one punch from the Tiger Hunter, eventually lying on the ground continually spitting out blood.

    It was then that everyone realised, although Song Yun was an outsider, he generally knocked people out in a fight, but the Tiger Hunter would not distinguish friend from foe, and if anyone dared toe close once he lost his temper, they were sure to be met with his iron fist!

    "Enough is enough!"

    Song Yun faced the Tiger Hunter, charging towards him; the Tiger Hunter, with a cruel smile on the corner of his mouth, roared, ready to meet Song Yun head-on.

    Just as the two were about to sh, Song Yun leapt into the air, spinning 360 degrees tond behind the Tiger Hunter, followed by a fierce set of Bajiquan punches.

    Each punchnded heavily and with a whistling crack through the air; although the Tiger Hunter was tall, his ability to withstand blows was questionable, and after this series, his spine was fractured, and he could no longer muster any strength in his lower body.

    Even so, the Tiger Hunter on the ground still banged his head against the floor, wanting to have a life-or-death fight with Song Yun.

    "Psycho." Song Yun delivered a kick to the Tiger Hunter''s neck, and thetter''s eyes rolled back as he passed out.

    "What do we do now... even the Tiger Hunter has been defeated by this outsider..."

    "Gods, is our vige doomed to perish?"

    "All because of this witch! If it weren''t for her stealing the sacred relic and bringing a demon here, none of this would have happened!"

    The vigers talked amongst themselves, Song Yun listening with growing impatience.

    He had thought this saintly vige held someone he couldn''t defeat, but it seemed quite ordinary now.

    "The witch, it''s all the witch''s fault! Has everyone forgotten the words of the Divine Envoy? The witch must be exterminated upon her appearance!"

    "Kill the witch! Kill the witch!"

    "Everybody, use the Divine Water left to us by the Divine Envoy; with it, we can kill the witch and save the world!"

    Driven by some instigators, many vigers took out a test tube that emitted a red glow from their pockets.

    They uncorked it and downed it in one go.

    This is bad, these people must have some rtion to the organization or the hidden ns; otherwise, they wouldn''t have gene potions!

    Damn it, that bunch of bastards never doing anything good!

    Song Yun inwardly cursed a few times, thinking of taking Wen Shu and leaving to avoid the storm for now, waiting for the effects to wear off before deciding their next move.

    But these vigers'' eyes were blood-red, each of them seemingly lost to rage, letting out a series of roars.

    "Damn it!"

    Song Yun frowned deeply, took the hunting bow from the back of the Tiger Hunter, and as the vigers pounced like ghosts, he used the bow to continuously knock them away.

    Some vigers shook their heads and continued after being knocked away, while others fell into the houses; finding people inside, they ignored attacking Song Yun and turned their reeking mouths to bite the ordinary people.

    "Fuck! These bastards are like zombies!"

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    Song Yun watched with heart-pounding terror, thankful that the gene potion had not been released into human society, for otherwise, the world would quickly be destroyed as easily as in a movie.

    "Wen Shu! Which ces in the vige are easy to defend but hard to attack?"

    Song Yun felt his strength steadily drain away, yet the vigers seemed to be unaffected, getting up to continue despite being knocked down.

    This reckless attitude sent a chill through Song Yun''s heart.

    "Let me think... Right! The ancestral hall!"

    Wen Shu shouted, "The ancestral hall has always been incredibly strong since it was built to house a sacred object!"

    Song Yun nodded and, with his right hand, made a half-moon sh with his hunting bow in front of him, taking advantage of the opening to tuck Wen Shu at his waist.

    "Lead the way for me!"

    On their way to the ancestral hall, Wen Shu seemed to witness the most terrifying thing in the world.

    Countless vigers, who had once been gentle, now ran like wild beasts, attacking each family member unconsciously, pinning down rtives who shared their blood only to open their mouths wide and start...

    Hell on earth!

    This was hell on earth!

    "Turn ahead and run for fifty meters, and we''ll be at the ancestral hall!"

    Wen Shu certainly didn''t want to be killed by these people, and she forcefully pulled herself together to keep correcting the route for Song Yun.

    At this moment, the only person she could rely on was Song Yun!

    Just past the corner, Song Yun saw a temple constructed in a grand manner.

    He ran with all his might, but just then, a woman jumped down from the roof of a house and lunged at Song Yun.

    The woman''s eyes were blood-red, and her fingernails had grown over thirty centimeters long due to the effect of the potion.

    Song Yun came to a swift halt and fiercely kicked the airborne woman in the abdomen.

    "This is... my aunt..."

    Wen Shu turned pale and shook uncontrobly.

    But the woman did not stop attacking, and with great speed on all fours, she continually disrupted Song Yun''s steps toward entering the ancestral hall.

    "Ah!"

    Wen Shu screamed in agony; the woman''s target was not Song Yun, but Wen Shu herself!

    Deep marks were gouged into Wen Shu''s arm by the woman''s nails.

    Strange ck smoke continuously emanated from the wounded flesh, and the curling skin slowly turned from pink to purple, to ck...

    This was a sign of muscle necrosis; without prompt treatment, Wen Shu''s arm was in grave danger.

    No other choice remained!

    Song Yun spotted a manure fork scattered by the roadside, picked it up, and with deadly uracy, he impaled the woman with it.

    The woman was flung more than ten meters by the fork and nailed to a wall.

    Even so, as if immune to pain, she continued to snarl and w viciously!

    Upon entering the ancestral hall, Song Yun shut the door tightly.

    By then, Wen Shu had lost consciousness and showed symptoms of burning up with fever.

    Inmmation and infection!

    Numerous emergency medical tips sprang to Song Yun''s mind.

    What he could do now was to spare no effort in saving Wen Shu''s life!

 Chapter 232 No Entry for Outsiders!

    The top priority now was to remove all the rotting flesh.

    But he did not carry a dagger on him, what to do?

    Song Yun got up, looked around the ancestral hall and saw a small knife wrapped in sharkskin on the offering table under the light.

    Heaven hadn''t abandoned him after all!

    Song Yun drew the knife, its chilling de reflected the candlelight, brightening the ominous space somewhat.

    He heated the knife over the candle me as a form of disinfection, then squatted down and inserted a short wooden stick into Wen Shu''s mouth, to prevent him from identally biting off his own tongue unconsciously.

    With everything in ce, Song Yun''s demeanor transformed, resembling a divine healer ready to save lives. His knife rose and fell decisively, slicing away piece after piece of the putrid flesh from Wen Shu''s arm.

    Gradually, blood began to seep out on Wen Shu''s arm, revealing healthy pink flesh once more.

    Song Yun let out a sigh of relief, grateful that he had intervened in time, otherwise, if the poison had reached the bone, they would need to scrap the bone to treat the injury!

    He grabbed a handful of ashes from the incense burner and sprinkled them evenly on Wen Shu''s wound. The incense ash had the effect of reducing inmmation, relieving pain and stopping bleeding, and before long Wen Shu''s body, which had been in aa, slowly returned to normal temperature.

    Taking advantage of this moment, Song Yun began to observe his surroundings. The vige''s ancestral hall covered a wide area, easily seven or eight hundred square meters, divided into inner and outer halls.

    The inner hall is generally where the vige chief and the elders discuss important matters, while the outer hall houses the ancestral tablets of the vige.

    "Bang bang bang!"

    The demonic woman outside, having freed herself from her restraints, continued her relentless assault on the door. Song Yun gripped the knife tightly, ready to take a life if she dared to burst in!

    "Woo woo woo!"

    Suddenly, the sound of horns echoed throughout the vige, and the vigers who had been relentlessly attacking people began to walk towards the source of the sound with vacant eyes.

    Inside the hall, Song Yun was surprised to find that the sound of the horns was drawing nearer, then it entered the inner hall and abruptly stopped. Countless vigers were pounding at the door, and even the staunch ancestral hall seemed to be struggling under the assault.

    "Damn it!"

    Song Yun picked up the unconscious Wen Shu and ran towards the inner hall.

    The interior of the inner hall was meticulously arranged, and after passing through numerous corridors, Song Yun arrived at the entrance of a room.

    "Who''s out there!"

    An elderly voice came from within.

    Song Yun frowned; unknown peopley ahead, while crazed vigers were chasing from behind. He was truly caught between a rock and a hard ce!

    No matter, let''s see what''s inside!

    Song Yun pushed the door open and saw six elders in ck robes forming a circle. In the center sat a shriveled corpse, and the six elders emitted bursts of light, as if continually breathing life into the corpse.

    "No outsiders are allowed in here!"

    One of the elders shouted in a deep voice, "Get out!"

    "I''m not from your vige anyway."

    Song Yun ced Wen Shu on a chair, asking with keen interest, "Are you trying to revive a corpse that''s been dead for years? Isn''t that a bit far-fetched?"

    "Foreigner..."

    "How could an outsider have been let in at such a critical moment..."

    "Fuck! Is that the demonic witch Wen Shu sitting in the chair? She dares toe back after stealing the sacred object!"

    "What are you all babbling about."

    Song Yun realized that the six people were engaged in some ritual and couldn''t afford to be distracted, so he said boldly, "Your vige has already been destroyed, all the vigers have taken a gene potion and turned into zombies. I just escaped from the outside, and that scene, boy, is too grisly to look at!"

    "Impossible! That Holy Water was brought in by the Divine Envoy; it can''t possibly have any side effects!"

    "You little brat dare to nder the Divine Envoy! You''ll have no peaceful end!"

    Six elderly faces gradually revealed a trace of fury as they red at Song Yun, curses pouring endlessly from their mouths.

    But soon, their eyes were filled with fear, the light in their hands suddenly intensified, and then was sucked away by the mummified corpse, clinging onto them tightly, as streams of the essence of life flowed into the body of the mummified corpse.

    The skin of the mummy became stic during this continuous restoration, filling out the person''s figure.

    And these six old people ended up sucked dry, crumbled into dust with a gust of wind!

    That''s too terrifying!

    Is this damn thing the legendary Star Absorption Technique?

    Song Yun, on alert, shouldered Wen Shu and turned to run, preferring to carve a bloody path through the vigers rather than face such a resurrected old pervert!

    "Since you''ve alreadye, why the hurry to leave?"

    A raspy voice came from behind Song Yun, the mummified corpse waved its hand, and countless insects crawled in from all directions, firmly blocking Song Yun''s way out.

    "Who on earth are you?"

    "Who I am is not important, what is important is that Wen Shu needs to stay."

    The mummified corpse stood up and moved its body a bit, the dehydration of many years made it difficult for him to properly control his strength.

    "What if I refuse?"

    The mummy let out a coldugh, and with a whistle from its fingers to its mouth, countless insects swarmed towards Song Yun, ready to swallow him instantly.

    "Ding! The system was blocked by some factors just now, does the host need to change the rewards with different events and locations?"

    The mechanical voice of the system rang out, and Song Yun didn''t have time to worry about that, quickly he clicked on the yes button.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for a sessful change, you are awarded a set of Protective Body Technique!"

    Instantly, a transparent film stretched out from Song Yun''s body, expanding infinitely.

    Soon, this thin film became a spherical barrier, holding off countless insects outside.

    The scene surprised the mummified corpse, which pped its hands in admiration, "It seems you''re not an average young man."

    "Less nonsense! Die!"

    Song Yun, behind the barrier, thrust his knife straight towards the skin of the mummy.

    "ng!"

    The knife collided with the mummy''s skin, making a metallic sound.

    Song Yun frowned and stared intently at the other''s every move, with his Protective Body Technique, and the enemy impervious to des, neither could do anything to the other!

    "Young man, if you return the holy relic hidden by Wen Shu to me, I can grant you the path to immortality, eternal wealth and honor!"

    The mummy pondered as he looked at Song Yun.

    Immortality?

    That kind of thing only seems to happen in fantasy novels!

    How could there be a path to immortality in modern society!

    The mummy seemed to notice Song Yun''s disdain as he shook his head, "It doesn''t matter if you don''t believe, but I have lived for more than three hundred years, I am the best proof of that!"

    Old pervert!

    Song Yun cursed inwardly, then asked, "If you are so powerful, why are you so obsessed with a holy relic? Or to put it another way, could it be that this holy relic is the key to your immortality?"

    "Hahaha, astute young man."

    The mummy''s throat let out a harshugh, nodding, "Indeed, the holy relic has the function you imagined, but..."

 Chapter 233: Chapter 233 I Can Fulfill All Your Wishes!

    "But what?"

    "This sacred artifact can only reveal its effects with the blessings of my Cultivation Technique, otherwise, whether swallowed or worshipped, it''s all for naught!"

    The corpse spoke with a smug air, "To outsiders, this object is merely invested with some value, without any real function. But in my possession, it''s a priceless treasure! Young fellow, hand over the sacred artifact to me, and I shall teach you how to cultivate, how about that?"

    "I don''t know where it is."

    Song Yun took two steps back as impatience began to show in the corpse''s eyes. He used his long nails to sh across his own chest, creating a spiritual connection with the gu insects that had long been buried within the sacred artifact.

    Suddenly, his gaze fell upon Wen Shu''s belly, and to his surprise, the thing had been swallowed by this young girl!

    "Hand over Wen Shu to me, and I can grant you whatever you desire."

    "Impossible!"

    "Then I have no choice but to kill you both and retrieve the sacred artifact from Wen Shu''s body!"

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun showed a trace of rm, amazed at how much this undying old creature knew.

    "Die!"

    Carrying Wen Shu on his back and with a small knife spinning in his hand, Song Yun struck sparks off the corpse''s skin!

    This couldn''t go on, otherwise, the knife would break before the other party was dead.

    Wait a second... Why was this corpse continuallymanding the insects to attack?

    Clearly, his ownbat power was far more formidable!

    Determined to experiment, Song Yun abruptly charged toward the window. Just as he was about to escape, the corpse rushed over,nding a whip-like kick on the barrier. Song Yun rolled over four or five times on the ground before neutralizing the force of the blow.

    The corpse slowly walked back to its original ce. Could this mean that there was something in that area that could restrain him?

    A glint of insight shed in Song Yun''s eyes. He charged at the door again, and as expected, the corpse rushed at him with incredible speed. But this time, Song Yun didn''t truly mean to escape. Instead, he pivoted and brushed past the corpse, scanning the area. He noticed a bottle of blue liquid on the ground¡ªperhaps this was what the corpse sought to guard or feared!

    He snatched up the bottle and said with a menacing look, "Elder, it seems I''ve got the upper hand now, haven''t I?"

    The corpse''s expression darkened as he asked in a low voice, "What do you want?"

    "How about you let me go?"

    At these words, the corpse was torn with indecision. As it watched Song Yun about to uncork the bottle, the corpse hastily shouted, "The outside is filled with walking corpses; you will be surrounded even if you escape. There''s a secret tunnel under my bed that leads outside!"

    Song Yun didn''t trust such deceptive words¡ªwho knew whaty within that tunnel!

    "How I leave is none of your concern, just answer me, will you let me go or not?"

    The corpse red at Song Yun through gritted teeth, as if wanting to tear the man before it to pieces.

    But with the upper hand in Song Yun''s grasp, the corpse had no choice, regardless of its reluctance.

    "Go! And don''t let me see you again!"

    The corpse roared in anger, watching as Song Yun pushed through the door and leaped from rooftop to rooftop until he disappeared from sight.

    Song Yun sprinted across roofs towards the way he came, flipping over ancestral halls and finding countless vigers kneeling at the entrance, each as lifeless as the next.

    The vigers, upon seeing Song Yun, showed no desire to attack and simply let the person they deemed the main culprit go!

    Once outside the vige, Song Yun didn''t dare to stop. He kept leaping through the woods until he reached the exit and finally rxed.

    "Wen Shu can''t go out due to her physical condition, what should I do now."

    Song Yun pondered for a moment, his gaze involuntarily drifting towards Wen Shu''s belly.

    The only way now was to retrieve the sacred artifact she had swallowed!

    "Song Yun... where are we now..."

    Wen Shu slowly opened her eyes and asked weakly.

    Song Yun was still contemting how to perform the extraction when he was startled by Wen Shu''s words.

    "We''re safe for the moment, but you still can''t run away from this damned ce unless..."

    "Unless what?"

    "Abdominal extraction, to remove the sacred object!"

    "..."

    Wen Shu almost fainted from fright at Song Yun''s words, her lips pale from the blood loss earlier. To go through that again would mean leaving her fate to the heavens!

    "I had intended to extract it while you were unconscious, but now that you are awake, you should make the decision yourself."

    Song Yun felt he had done all that duty required, after all, each event he had just experienced could have threatened his life if he had been careless. If Wen Shu was still unwilling to extract it for some reason, Song Yun would have to leave on his own.

    "Is there no other way..."

    "No...wait, there is one other method, but it''s a bit more nauseating..."

    "Ah?"

    "Emesis with ''golden water''..."

    "What''s ''golden water''?"

    "''Golden water'' is the cycle of the five grains..."

    "..."

    Wen Shu suddenly covered her mouth, the thought of Song Yun using fecal water to induce her vomiting nearly making her nauseous.

    Unable to bear it any longer, Wen Shu fell to her hands and vomited violently.

    Amidst the nauseating puddle, Song Yun discovered a small ck stone with a worm egg on it that was pulsing with light, flickering eerily between brightness and darkness.

    With a small knife, Song Yun pierced the worm egg, and a pungent smell instantly filled the entire jungle.

    At the same time, the dried-up corpse in the vige felt a sudden twinge in its heart, as if it had lost something very important!

    "Bastard! I swear I will not share the sky with you!"

    That worm egg was indeed the dried-up corpse''s life worm, and he had in fact, concealed a lot from Song Yun. If one were to cultivate the technique of immortality, one must fall into a slumber every 60 years until waking ten yearster, and to awaken, one would need a human sacrifice to exchange their life for his rebirth!

    So, close to his time of slumber in his previous life, he attached his life worm to the sacred object, so even if he woke to find the sacred object gone, he could use the bond with his life worm to find it again.

    But now, all of this had been ruined by that outsider!

    This also meant that he could not survive very long in this life!

    "It stinks so much... ugh..."

    No matter how beautiful a woman may be, nobody looks good vomiting, and Wen Shu was now desperately clearing her stomach of its contents until she had even thrown up bile.

    "Is this stone your sacred object?"

    Song Yun asked, holding his nose.

    "Yes...ugh..."

    Song Yun poked at it with two sticks, looking somewhat disgusted.

    "We can''t take this with us; bury it somewhere randomly, we will deal with it when wee back."

    Song Yun said indifferently, then used the knife to dig a small hole, pushed the ck stone into it, and covered it with earth before marking the spot with a symbol only he would recognize.

    "Let''s see if we can get out."

    Upon hearing this, Wen Shu, stifling the urge to vomit, reached her hand towards the exit, and indeed, the barrier was no longer there.

    "Let''s go."

    Song Yun took the lead, now longing to return to the Magic Capital, to return to his parents and his wife!

 Chapter 234: Chapter 234 Probably Dead!

    Leaving this jungle, Song Yun looked at the winding path with exceptional excitement!

    He had finally returned to the world of humankind!

    Everyone in that vige seemed as though they had been hidden there since ancient times. If it were a utopia like the Peach Blossom Spring, it might have been fine, but unfortunately, it was a filthy den!

    Song Yun walked along the path with Wen Shu for about half an hour before they finally reached a dpidated highway.

    With many vehiclesing and going, Song Yun excitedly waved his hand, trying to hitch a ride.

    But after more than ten vehicles had passed, no one dared to stop.

    Because Song Yun''s clothes looked filthy, and there were some blood-like stains on them, they certainly didn''t want him to dirty their car interiors.

    "Song... Song Yun, what are these things... they run so fast..."

    Wen Shu clutched at the corner of Song Yun''s clothes, anxious and fearful, as everything outside was very new and terrifying to her. She did not understand what these things were.

    "Don''t worry, when we get back, there will be people who specialize in teaching you how to quickly integrate into modern society."

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    Song Yun said, somewhat frustrated.

    He didn''t yet know where this ce was. If it was far from Magic Capital, wouldn''t it take several days to get there?

    His body was fine, even if he went without rest for several days and nights, he could withstand it. But he was still saddled with a little drag, as Wen Shu''s constitution had already shown to be inferior in the vige. Although she was beautiful with an impressive figure, she was very delicate and would be left panting weakly after just a short run.

    Seeing the fast-moving cars with no intention of stopping, Song Yun could only continue walking along the highway with Wen Shu, while trying to wave down a ride.

    As they walked on, they reached a motel. Wen Shu''s stomach growled, and she looked at Song Yun with a blush. By her reckoning, she had not eaten for over thirty hours.

    "Let''s go, we''ll grab something to eat."

    Song Yun led Wen Shu into the motel. The proprietress saw Song Yun''s dirty appearance and waved to drive him away.

    But then Song Yun took off the ring on his hand, and the proprietress''s eyes emitted bursts of bright light.

    "We were robbed while traveling and had to walk back home. I hope the proprietress can show some mercy, lend us a room to take a bath, and let us have a simple meal. Then I will be fully satisfied."

    After he finished speaking, Song Yun ced the ring in the palm of the proprietress''s hand.

    The proprietress held up the ring, and the green gem on it shone brightly, looking extraordinary at a nce.

    Considering Song Yun''s demeanor, as well as the handsome features hidden beneath the dust, she believed him to arge extent.

    Besides, the young man only wanted to take the girl for a bath and a meal, which would not cost her much.

    "Come on in."

    The proprietress swung her plump hips and, with her head held high, led Song Yun and Wen Shu upstairs.

    At the same time, in a conference hall of the Magic Capital hotel, Ye Qingqing sat backstage with a look of mncholy.

    The news of Song Yun''s disappearance could not be concealed after all, and the person who leaked the secret was Ye Qingqing''s mother. She had called her daughter with good intentions, tofort her, but who knew the daughter waspletely unaware of the situation, and so... pandemonium ensued!

    What followed was the turncoat behavior of many in Magic Capital. In their hearts, they had never epted a young upstart like Song Yun bing the richest man, towering above them. Now that they knew Song Yun was missing and might even be dead, one after another, they couldn''t help but jump out!

    After Ye Qingqing and her father suppressed several waves of business attacks, they discovered that, with the maniption of some behind-the-scenes yers, over 60 percent of forces in Magic Capital had formed an alliance against Song Yun.

    In just a few hours, the stock prices of manypanies owned by Song Yun had dropped significantly.

    Meanwhile, Song Yun''s father had disappeared with some people as well.

    Sitting beside Ye Qingqing, Bai Qiu gently hugged her shoulder and said softly, "Don''t worry, when your husbandes back, he definitely won''t let them off the hook!"

    "Mom, it''s all my fault for being useless, for not being able to safeguard Song Yun''s wealth, wuwuwu..."

    Ye Qingqing was currently pregnant and her emotions were already extremely unstable. Coupled with Song Yun''s disappearance and the continuous bad news about the businesses, she truly felt like she couldn''t hold on anymore.

    "It''s okay."

    Bai Qiu stroked her daughter-inw''s hair,forting her, "Even if... even if something really happened to Song Yun, there''s still me and your father-inw. Our family definitely won''t copse."

    "Miss, the journalists are all here outside; should we start the press conference now?"

    Mo Li pushed the door open and looked at Ye Qingqing''s haggard face with concern as she asked.

    "Let''s start."

    Ye Qingqing wiped away her tears, and when she looked up again, her eyes were filled with a murderous intent. A fragile woman wouldn''t receive sympathy from her enemies; they would only attack her husband''s legacy even more ferociously!

    So, only by harboring thoughts of perishing together with them would they feel pain! Only then would they back down!

    After Ye Qingqing left the backstage area, the voice of a woman arose behind Bai Qiu.

    "Should we let those traitors die in some supernatural way?"

    Behind Bai Qiu, Huang Baoding slowly walked out. Now in control of this body was the second soul, who believed she didn''t have a good rtionship with Song Yun. However, Song Yun had repaid her animosity with kindness by helping her in many things and fulfilling many of her wishes. At this critical moment, she couldn''t bear to stab him in the back!

    "No rush. If they really go mad, then we''ll send them on their way."

    At the front desk, Ye Qingqing sat in the main seat with more than forty media outlets bombarding her with questions. The whole hall was as noisy as a marketce.

    Countless shes struck Ye Qingqing''s face. She shielded her eyes slightly and tapped the microphone, "Everyone, please calm down. Today, we have enough time to answer any questions you may have!"

    ...

    Song Yun had just taken an extremely satisfying hot shower. He dried his hair and walked into the dining room, where Wen Shu was happily devouring a big bowl of braised pork.

    Thendy, leisurely cracking seeds, casually watched television. When she saw Song Yun, she showed off by touching the ring on her finger.

    Song Yun sat down in the chair, poured himself a bowl, picked up some dishes, and ate.

    "Sigh, when you''re gone, you''re gone, whether you''re amoner or some wealthy tycoon."

    Thendy sighed, "You must be from a wealthy family, right? Take my advice: don''t go dragging girls off on adventures for no reason. You ran into kind-hearted me this time, but you might not be so lucky next time. Look at the TV, the tycoon from Magic Capital is dead. Hopefully, it rings a bell for you!"

    Song Yun sprayed out his drink while Wen Shu sitting opposite was sprayed with rice grains.

    Watching Wen Shu''s expression change from surprise to shock, and then from shock to saddness, his eyes reddening as if about to cry, Song Yun quickly apologized.

    "Landy, did the TV say the tycoon from Magic Capital is dead?"

    Song Yun asked urgently.

    Thendy nonchntly spat out a seed shell and said, "That''s right. They''ve been saying he''s missing, but I reckon he''s most likely dead!"

 Chapter 235 What? Did I hear someone say I died?

    What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck?

    He had been dered dead without his knowledge?

    Song Yun stared at the live broadcast on TV, looking at his slightly swollen-eyed wife, his heart ached for her.

    "Ma''am, could you arrange a car to Magic Capital for us?"

    Song Yun, a bit agitated, grasped thendy''s shoulders and asked.

    Thendy had never encountered such a handsome man in her life, let alone been so close to one face-to-face, and for a moment she was so dizzy she couldn''t tell north from south.

    "All right, all right, stop looking at me like that, I have a husband..."

    "Ah? Oh! I''m sorry, I''m sorry..."

    Thendy tidied up her disheveled hair by her ears, her cheeks blushing as she said, "There''s a car going into the city of Magic Capital in ten minutes. I''ve known the driver for many years; you can hitch a ride back with him..."

    "Thank you so much!"

    Song Yun continued to watch the TV intently, growing angrier as he watched the reporters brazenly asking all sorts of questions.

    It seemed that during the time he was absent, some people were already eager to start a rebellion!

    Damn it, he had been too lenient with them on normal days!

    Ten minutester, a golden minivan stopped in front of the hotel. A man in his forties sat in the driver''s seat and blew a kiss to thendy, prompting her to chase him for over ten meters with a broom.

    "Hahaha, young man, are you from Magic Capital?"

    The uncle, touching his balding head,ughed and said, "Don''t mind how fierce thendy acts towards me; deep down, she still has a spot for me."

    "Uh..."

    Come on, uncle, where did you get that theory from?

    Ignoring the fact that thendy was a married woman, just by the looks of your almost-yellow white tank top and the greasiness on your head and face, how did you conclude that she had feelings for you?

    The uncle kept feeding Song Yun bizarre theories throughout the trip, to the point where even Song Yun began to feel brainwashed, almost believing that the uncle had a smidge of handsomeness about him.

    Was this damn thing the power ofnguage? To be able to argue ck is white, to make the dirty appear clean.

    This uncle was wasting his talents not being a Zhao Gao calling a deer a horse!

    When they reached the entrance of the Magic Capital Hotel, the uncle waved goodbye to Song Yun from behind and even shouted that they should have a drink together next time.

    That almost made Song Yun trip and fall to the ground.

    At the entrance of the venue, a bunch of low-tier reporters were anxiously waiting, hoping to catch a snippet of information from the servantsing in and out. After all, the death of Magic Capital''s youngest tycoon was more explosive news than anything else!

    Song Yun could see that the doorway was too crowded to squeeze through. It wasn''t like he could just push everyone aside...

    Or could he?

    Song Yun used his physical advantage to muscle through the crowd.

    "Ah! What kind of person are you, having no manners at all! What are you pushing for? Can''t you see everyone is waiting?"

    "Even if you push, you won''t get in! Those who can are already inside sitting and waiting! Listen to me, kiddo, better just stay back there!"

    "I''m saying, it''s one thing for you to push, but why are you dragging a youngdy along, what''s the meaning of this?"

    "No, no! Fuck! Fuck! ying dead???"

    The reporter who shouted thest line stood there stunned, and his words made many people who had been looking at the exhibition hall turn around.

    When they saw Song Yun''s face, they froze, what the fuck was happening? Inside, the news that Magic Capital''s tycoon was dead and that various business owners were now independent was spreading, while outside the tycoon of Magic Capital himself stood listening all along???

    Fuck!

    Their worldview was now seriously twisted, and they began to suspect that today''s press conference, as well as the news of the disappearance, was all released by the man in front of them, just to see who the enemies were and then take them out in one fell swoop!

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    Such profound scheming, it was chilling to the core.

    "Folks, can I go in now?"

    Seeing that his identity had been exposed, Song Yun brazenly stood before everyone, both to have them clear the way and to shatter the lies!

    Damn it, I am alive and well, yet I was rumored dead!

    "Song... Mr. Song, may I ask who the girl following you is?"

    "May I ask if your disappearance these past days was due to a crisis in your rtionship with Miss Ye Qingqing?"

    "Mr. Song? Mr. Song, please answer our questions!"

    Song Yun was drenched in cold sweat by these reporters'' questions. Damn it, you''re true professionals! Rather than worrying about me knocking them off, they just had to pry into my private affairs!

    "Forget it, let''s all go in together!"

    Song Yun pushed the door open with a sweep of his arm, and the reporters inside were aggressively asking questions. Then he heard amotion behind him.

    What''s going on?

    Did those tabloid reporters just walk in like that? Don''t they understand any of the industry''s unwritten rules?

    The reporters inside turned around angrily at the influx of people, but quickly, they were horrified to discover that standing in front of those junior reporters was a very familiar man...

    It was Song Yun, the richest man in Magic Capital!

    "What''s this, I heard someone say I died?"

    Thement caused an uproar among the crowd. Ye Qingqing stood up, her body trembling with excitement, and tears uncontrobly streamed down from her eyes.

    Her husband was safe and sound, what a relief!

    "Song Yun... you... how are you still alive..."

    An aged man with white hair stood up, his hand trembling as he pointed at Song Yun. After all, they were clearly told by the real power brokers behind the scenes that Song Yun was dead, which emboldened them to band together!

    But...

    Song Yun looked at the old man and immediately recognized him as the ¨¦minence grise of a corporation. Although the current chairman was his son, he still controlled thepany''s direction.

    They had previously had a very unpleasant dispute over supply issues, and unbeknownst to him, this old man had the audacity to stab him in the back while he was rumored absent!

    "How did Song Yune back? Our information wasn''t like this!"

    "Damn it! We''re screwed, we''re totally screwed! Is there any way out for us now that he''s back?"

    "We chose the wrong side... The family legacy of a hundred years might be destroyed in my hands..."

    There were not only reporters in the room but also some who hade to join the rebellion and to watch the excitement. One by one, they looked ashen-faced, all too aware of how ruthless and decisive Song Yun was. Now that they had betrayed him at his weakest, they were sure to face a major purge!

    Song Yun didn''t nce at those people. He walked straight to the stage, smiled at his flustered wife, took the microphone, and said lightly, "Everybody, are you disappointed that I''m not dead?"

    This was a heart-piercing statement!

    Upon hearing this, many in the audience bowed their heads, not daring to meet Song Yun''s gaze.

    Holding Ye Qingqing by the waist, Song Yun continued to ask, "I don''t know who''s backing you all! But now that I''m back, this matter is far from over. Prepare for my counterattack!"

    "Mr. Song, we were also deceived... We beg for your forgiveness..."

    "Yes, yes, we represent 60% of Magic Capital. As long as you let this go, we''ll immediately go back to our own affairs!"

 Chapter 236 My name is Chen Xuefeng, pleased to cooperate!

    Some people still harbored the thought that the number of people who had betrayed Song Yun this time was simply too many, so many that it threatened to cause a major economic shock in Magic Capital.

    Song Yun looked at the person who had made this statement, the coldness in his eyes bing even more piercing.

    "Repeat what you just said?"

    "I...I was just stating the facts..."

    The man lowered his head, his toneced with a hint of panic.

    He could feel the fury boiling within Song Yun, like a storm, and his current calm demeanor was but the quiet before the tempest.

    Once the facade was torn away and it came down to it, none of their lives would be easy.

    He secretly tugged at the clothes of the person next to him, but the other party pretended not to notice and even moved further away!

    Damn it!

    You bunch of pig teammates! Wasn''t it you who kept egging me on, saying that once Song Yun died, the skies of Magic Capital would change, that the throne of the richest man should be passed to someone else?

    What about now?

    Now I''m the pariah? The existence you all avoid like the gue?

    Damn it!!!

    There''s a limit to how much you can screw someone over! When you needed me, you''d call me honey, and when you don''t, you just toss me aside?

    Bastard! Truly a goddamn bastard!

    But what can I do now, with Song Yun''s burning gaze nearly piercing a hole through my body? I definitely won''t stand a chance if I try to resist!

    I''ve lived for over forty years, thinking of gambling all my wealth for an early retirement, but now, it seems I have been abandoned!

    Yes indeed...

    The man suddenly realized.

    This so-called alliance was fake all along, what friends, what brothers, they were just seeking their own interests.

    Now that Song Yun had returned, they were disorganized and undisciplined, like loose sand, each trying to figure out how to survive the storm.

    By saying at this moment that so many had betrayed him, it wouldn''t threaten Song Yun but would only enrage him further, and then he would start picking out the traitors one by one!

    Have I... dragged them down with me?

    "Hahahaha, Song Yun, I could say it a hundred times and it would still be true! Do you really think you were betrayed only by me? As if I alone could topple this great tree! You''re too smart not to know that you''ve already been discarded by most people in Magic Capital! They''ve all mentally crossed out your name! Hahahaha!"

    The man seemed to have fallen into a frenzy, constantlyughing and shouting, "You! You! And you! Aren''t you all just like me, wishing for Song Yun''s death? What now? Why are you not speaking?

    Hahahaha, you bunch of cowards!"

    Every time the man pointed at someone, that person would frantically wave his hands, thinking, damn it, if you''re going down, then go down by yourself, why drag me into this! Can''t you see the rage in Song Yun''s eyes is about to devour everyone present!

    "Mr. Song, I assure you, my presence here today is solely to support thedy and nothing else!"

    "Same here! This despicable person is clearly ndering! He wants to deflect his troubles onto others, you must not believe his lies!"

    "Mr. Song, you should know my character from the time we''ve spent together. I would never stab you in the back, so this must be this guy''sst-ditch effort to drag a few down with him before he goes down!"

    The man was momentarily stunned by the righteous words of hispanions, then broke out in loudughter once again.

    "Yeah, yeah! The marketce is a battlefield, and I''m just a damn fool! Mypany and Mr. Song''s have never intersected; I can''t even count as apetitor! I got greedy, wanted a piece of the pie for myself, hahahaha, I admit I''m a scoundrel, but you bastards, you''re not even worthy of being scoundrels! You pretentious hypocrites!

    Shameless wretches! I''ll tear you to shreds!"

    With that, the man lunged forward and grabbed the clothes of the person beside him, tearing them apart, immediately creating a vacuum in the crowd.

    "Mr. Song, you see? This guy''s gone mad, can you actually believe what he''s saying?"

    "Madman! Don''t freaking touch me! Where''s security! Get this lunatic out of here!"

    "Don''t tear my clothes! Xue Feng, we''re friends, remember? I even lent you over a million when your mother was sick, ah! Stop tearing my clothes!"

    The man''s eyes were bloodshot, and with a burst of strength, the clothes were ripped into strips.

    He turned around, fury in his eyes, looking at the others who quickly backed away, joking, there were reporters here, after all!

    Getting attacked and having your clothes torn to shreds in front of a crowd, if word got out, how could you save face!

    "Song Yun! I admit my mistake, do what you want with me!"

    The man sat down on the ground, pulled a crumpled pack of cigarettes from his pocket, lit one, and just sat there brazenly staring at Song Yun.

    "Husband, he''s just ackey, the real decision-makers are still behind the scenes," Ye Qingqing whispered in Song Yun''s arms.

    "You''re at least an honest guy," said Song Yun, the rage in his eyes slowly subsiding, but then he said something that set off a frenzy among the crowd!

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    "Name the masterminds and the people involved in every step, and I will let you off!"

    Song Yun''s strategy was like removing the firewood from under the pot, trading one man for a group, seemingly a win-win situation.

    If he had to go find and investigate everyone one by one, it would take an eternity, and the more time passed, the harder it would be to locate the key figures.

    The man sitting on the ground touched his ear, somewhat in disbelief.

    "You''re serious? If I tell you everything, you''ll let me go and not pursue it further?"

    Song Yun nodded, "If you give them up, it''s unlikely anyone in Magic Capital will dare to do business with you. Here''s the deal: I''ll buy yourpany outright, and with that money, you can live a carefree life. How''s that?"

    At this, the crowd below started shouting, "No way, Mr. Song! Haven''t you seen that he''s fallen into a trap? How can you trust the words of such a person!"

    "Mr. Song, the heart of this child is punishable! What if he mixes in his own agenda, won''t we suffer then?"

    "Yeah, yeah! You absolutely can''t trust him!"

    "Where''s the security! Get this guy out fast! Do you freaking understand human speech at all! If we get injured because of this lunatic''s sudden rampage, can you afford it!"

    The people were panicked, truly panicked.

    This was exactly what Song Yun wanted. Only in muddy waters can you catch fish. Take down one today, another tomorrow.

    Quietlypleting the overhaul of Magic Capital''s business circle!

    If they really banded together to resist, perhaps Song Yun would be the one with a headache, of course, just a headache, those that needed to be wiped out immediately still couldn''t be spared!

    "Hahaha, Mr. Song, I trust your character. At least you''re far better than these hypocrites in my eyes!"

    The man stood up, dusted off his behind, and said with a smile, "My name is Chen Xuefeng, a pleasure doing business with you!"

 Chapter 237: Chapter 237 Welcome Home!

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    Are we together just like that?

    One second ago you two were sworn enemies, and the next you''re back on good terms, even nning to team up against us innocent little folks?

    Ah, this really sucks!

    At this moment, Chen Xuefeng looked down on everyone present with a superior air, and each person he nced at couldn''t help but lower their heads involuntarily.

    No one dared to get on the bad side of this shameless viin at such a critical juncture!

    "Mr. Song, this is the president of Grand Vessel Corporation, the one I know who''s most eager for you to pass away, because the business of your Mountains and Waters Corporation shes with his tourism industry. In this short period of time, he has reported the Mountains and Waters Corporation resort to the environmental protection department thirteen times!"

    "Chen Xuefeng! You''re talking bullshit! I run my business cleanly and rightly! What right do you have to frame me?"

    The president yelled furiously, lifting a chair to smash at Chen Xuefeng.

    But the moment was quickly captured by the reporters who had been waiting eagerly with their cameras.

    No need to say, he would definitely be the headline of tonight''s newspaper!

    Grand Vessel''s president flies into a rage out of humiliation, assaulting innocent people on site¡ªis this the loss of morality or a distortion of human nature? Wee to today''s hot topic!

    Chen Xuefeng dodged the chair, looking at the other party''s protruding belly, confident he could win the fight.

    He was eager to try, but then he felt disappointed.

    Because the security guards who had already entered the hall firmly subdued the man, just waiting for the incident to be over to hand him over tow enforcement.

    "And this one, this one, this one!"

    Chen Xuefeng cheerfully began identifying people one by one. In no time, over 90% of the people present came with the intent to betray, and many had already made vengeful moves.

    "Who''s the ringleader?"

    "This..." Chen Xuefeng shook his head and said, "I really don''t know who''s pulling the strings behind this, I seem to have heard, it''s some organization... that''s all I don''t know."

    Dear lord!

    An organization again?

    Now, when Song Yun hears those two words, he just gets a damn headache!

    What the hell? It''s like a sticky ster that once it''s stuck to me, it won''t let go?

    Fuck!

    One day, I''ll definitely overturn you guyspletely!

    Chen Xuefeng finally finished identifying everyone and even wrote down the names of those who weren''t present on a piece of paper.

    For him, the murkier the waters, the greater his chances of escaping trouble¡ªafter all, at that point, what would truly trouble them would be how to withstand Song Yun''s counterattack, and they might even fall from grace because of it.

    Thinking of the faces of these people when they go bankrupt, Chen Xuefeng felt thest bit of displeasure in his heart dissipate!

    "I will send someone to take over yourpany," Song Yun said indifferently, looking at the names on the list.

    Chen Xuefeng nodded, not bothering him any further, and walked away with his nose in the air.

    The rest of the people in the hall looked at each other, knowing they couldn''t withstand Song Yun''s wrath on their own, so one or two began making phone calls outside in the crowd.

    It''s all over!

    I seem to have been used as someone''s pawn!

    Outside the hotel, a man lowered the brim of his hat, blending into the disappearing crowd¡ªhe was the person in charge of this operation.

    The organization initially really thought Song Yun was dead; after all, Zi Shu had never failed a mission before.

    And with both Zi Shu and Song Yun missing, they assumed Song Yun had died and that Zi Shu was severely injured and recuperating elsewhere.

    Everyone couldn''t contain their excitement at this sudden development¡ªthe position of the richest would soon be held by their puppet!

    But what no one expected was that Song Yun wasn''t dead, and by the looks of it, he was living well!

    That meant Zi Shu could only be...

    "It seems everyone has quite the grievance with me," Song Yun put down the list and slowly exhaled, saying calmly, "In the following days, you''d all better be ready for my retaliation."

    Not a single person spoke from below the stage; they all looked as though death was upon them.

    "What are you still doing here? Do you really expect me to feed you?"

    Song Yun mmed the table hard, and the solid wood long table split in two.

    Everyone watched the scene in terror and hurriedly left.

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    "Hubby, I''ve missed you to death, wuuu, where on earth have you been..."

    Once the entire hall had cleared out, Ye Qingqing could no longer hold back and started crying on Song Yun''s chest.

    All this time she had been constantly worried about Song Yun''s safety, even upset enough to consider leaving this beautiful world together with him after giving birth to the Song family''s posthumous child.

    Fortunately, her husband was safe and sound.

    "I''m sorry, wifey, for making you worry."

    Song Yun stroked Ye Qingqing''s hair, his eyes filled with tenderness.

    Ye Qingqing pouted her lips, her teary eyes looking up at Song Yun as she said resentfully, "Before the child is born, you mustn''t do any of these dangerous things again! Otherwise, otherwise I''d rather..."

    Song Yun quickly covered her cherry lips; those words couldn''t be said carelessly.

    Ye Qingqing pushed Song Yun''s hand away, wrinkling her little nose andined, "You stink, who knows where you''ve been bouncing around as a savage."

    "Heh heh," Song Yun hugged his wife, reflecting on his recent experiences with deep emotion.

    "Um... I don''t mean to interrupt you two, but I''m still here..." Wen Shu said weakly from below the stage.

    Song Yun snapped back to reality, right, he hadn''t exined Wen Shu''s background to his wife yet¡ªdon''t let her think he didn''te home because he had found a mistress!

    "Wifey..."

    "Hey, this little sister is quite pretty," Ye Qingqing looked deeply at Song Yun, making him feel a chill down his spine.

    "Her background is quite tragic... listen to me make excuses... no, I mean, let me exin..."

    Song Yun hastily recounted the events of the past few days to Ye Qingqing, who listened with her mouth covered in shock.

    Such a ce exists in Magic Capital?

    In a city wherend is worth its weight in gold, with every district developing rapidly, the existence of a small mountain vige is almost unbelievable!

    But her husband would never use this story to deceive anyone, which means that the vige was hidden incredibly deep, and moreover, the power behind it was terrifying!

    "Son, wee back," Bai Qiu walked in through the main door, her appearance calm but the redness around her eyes revealing her emotions. As a mother, seeing her son return safe and sound was the best gift from heaven.

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 Chapter 238: Chapter 238 Because We Are Family!

    "Who is this youngdy?"

    Bai Qiu looked at Wen Shu''s delicate face with some confusion. Howe her son went out for a while and came back with a woman? Wasn''t he afraid his daughter-inw would be jealous?

    "Mom, let''s talk about these things when we get home. By the way, where is Dad?"

    Song Yun felt very strange. At this time, his dad should be by Ye Qingqing''s side protecting her. Why was only his mom here?

    "Your dad went out to handle some matters and won''t be back for a couple of days."

    After Bai Qiu spoke with a meaningful tone, she sized up Wen Shu from top to bottom. The girl''s eyes shined with a smart light, not seeming like a bad person.

    Song Yun and the others took a car back to the Magic Capital vi.

    In the living room, Wen Shu carefully observed her surroundings, everything around her felt both unfamiliar and exciting.

    She had never imagined that someone''s home could be decorated so beautifully.

    Song Yun sat on the sofa, took afortable breath of relief, and then told them all that had happened.

    Bai Qiu, after listening, fell into deep thought, and after a long while suddenly said, "This might be a branch of the hidden world families. You know, they stick together, choosing a quiet ce amidst the noise. That is what you call a hidden world!"

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    Hearing his mother''s words, Song Yun also felt a bit troubled. After all, Wen Shu was an extremely beautiful girl. Keeping her at home would certainly lead to idle gossip, but she had never been in contact with society before, so suddenly making her independent was hardly possible...

    What a headache!

    "First, let''s hire some teachers to teach Wen Shu about societal norms."

    Song Yun racked his brain and could only think of this solution.

    Ye Qingqing sat next to Song Yun, hugging his arm and seeming very content. For a pregnant woman, thepany of her husband is always moreforting than the coldness of money.

    Wen Shu sat on the side, ncing at Song Yun and Ye Qingqing''s happy appearance, her eyes full of envy.

    Perhaps she hadn''t even noticed something odd about herself, which was the deep longing and desire to join in!

    This was a verymon phenomenon, although the thrill of escaping from the vige had excited her for quite a while.

    But as she first entered the bustling city of Magic Capital, the various people and things started to increasingly unsettle Wen Shu.

    The only person she could rely on now was Song Yun!

    If one day Song Yun changed his mind and abandoned her, she would have nowhere in the world to belong...

    Song Yun spent that day resting well at home, and at night, holding his delicate wife, he felt an indescribable sense of security.

    It was only because his wife was pregnant now, and he couldn''t do anything... otherwise, he would definitely show her what passion meant!

    ...

    Night fell deep.

    At this moment, Wen Shuy on the soft bed, looking at the bright moonlight outside the window, feeling a trace of destion in her heart.

    The vige she had always lived in was destroyed because of the help she brought, and terrible creatures had been released.

    Were the things she had done right or wrong?

    She gazed at the bright moon, bing lost in confusion, and unknowingly fell asleep.

    In her dream, she saw many of her deceased rtives, all bloody, crawling towards her.

    They were still shouting from their mouths: "Wen Shu, you witch! It''s all because of you! Everyone in the vige is dead! Give me back my life! Give me back my life!"

    One by one, two by two, and soon they were everywhere, covering the sky.

    Countless people were howling, swearing, cursing!

    Wen Shu covered her ears, squatting on the ground in pain, muttering, "It''s not me... it''s not me..."

    "Wen Shu? Wen Shu?"

    From the outside world, a pleasant voice came through. Wen Shu suddenly opened her eyes and sat up, only then realizing that it had already be light.

    The voice that had been calling her in her nightmare was none other than Ye Qingqing''s.

    "Had a nightmare, didn''t you?"

    Ye Qingqing pulled out a tissue from the nightstand and gently wiped the cold sweat from Wen Shu''s forehead.

    This little girl was all alone in the world; what would her future hold?

    "Thank you, Sister Qingqing. I... I can do it myself..."

    Wen Shu had never felt anyone be so kind to her. Back in the vige, everyone cared only about whether the saintess had guarded the sacred object well, whether the saintess had prayed that day.

    No one cared about Wen Shu''s feelings.

    "After you clean up,e downstairs for breakfast."

    Ye Qingqing said, touching Wen Shu''s tear-streaked little face with a heartache, "If there''s anything, you must tell me. Don''t keep it to yourself. That could cause trouble!"

    "Mm¡­ Thank you, Sister Qingqing."

    After Ye Qingqing had left the room, Wen Shu, wearing slippers, went to the bathroom. Looking at her haggard reflection in the mirror, her gaze once again became hollow.

    Downstairs in the living room, Wen Shu sat at the dining table, sipping her searingly hot porridge in tiny bites. Since she woke up a bitte and had lingered in the bathroom, by the time she came down, everyone else had almost finished eating.

    Wen Shu thought to skip breakfast, but she couldn''t resist Ye Qingqing''s persuasive encouragement and tried to finish as quickly as she could.

    "I''ll do it, I''ll do it!"

    Wen Shu watched Huang Baoding, who was the second tost to finish eating, put down his bowl. without minding the heat, she gulped down half a bowl of porridge, then nned to clean the table.

    "I can take care of it."

    Yang Yingying stopped Wen Shu, and the six caregivers efficiently began to clear the aftermath.

    Wen Shu stood still, feeling even more lost. If she couldn''t even do the basic things, did this family still need her?

    "Wen Shu,e shopping with meter and buy some clothes. It would be a crime not to dress up such a pretty girl properly."

    Ye Qingqing said, holding Wen Shu''s hand with a beaming smile.

    Wen Shu quickly shook her head. Having enough to eat and wear was already a great luxury for someone homeless like her; she didn''t dare to hope for more.

    "Don''t be polite with me. In this home, everyone lives very casually. For me, getting alongfortably is always more pleasing than strict hierarchies."

    Ye Qingqing pinched Wen Shu''s slightly chubby face, causing her to show an awkward smile.

    Immediately after, Ye Qingqing noticed the scalded skin in Wen Shu''s mouth.

    "Silly girl, why eat so fast? No one is taking it from you."

    She lightly flicked Wen Shu on the head and then rummaged through the cupboards to find a healing spray.

    "It''s almost ulcerated and you didn''t even say it hurt. Do you not see me as your sister?"

    Ye Qingqing looked at the wound with some distress; the girl was stronger than Ye Qingqing had imagined, and yet more afraid of being abandoned.

    "I''m fine..."

    "Behave, open your mouth!" Ye Qingqing said sternly, "If it''s not treated promptly, it''ll cost a lot to take care ofter!"

    Hearing about money, Wen Shu obediently opened her mouth.

    The cool spray on the wound brought instant relief, covering the burning sensation with a wave of coolness.

    The silly girl had no idea that just this bottle of spray was worth tens of thousands outside.

    "In the future, don''t rush when eating. Even if you''re the only one left at the table, you should eat to your fill, eat well! Because we are a family, there''s no need to fuss over so much formality!"

 Chapter 239 Holding the Emperor to Command the Princes?

    Ye Qingqing was increasingly nice to Wen Shu, which made Wen Shu''s sense of guilt grow ever stronger.

    She felt a bit inferior, after all, the beauty she was proud of was merely on par with Ye Qingqing''s, not to mention the halo of Ye Qingqing''s status and the child in her belly, which made her status in this vi incredibly high!

    "Son, there seems to be something off about Wen Shu."

    Bai Qiu sat next to Song Yun, staring intently at the television, but her words made Song Yun frown slightly.

    He could also sense that Wen Shu''s gaze on him was quite unusual, a feeling... as if a wolf that hadn''t eaten for several days suddenly encountered a juicy piece of meat!

    Song Yun prided himself that he hadn''t had any emotional exchanges with Wen Shu recently, but with her so fervent, he was also very troubled!

    "You have to manage your rtionships well, at the very least Qing Qing''s status as head of the family must not change!"

    When Song Yun heard this, he almost spit out the tea he had in his mouth.

    My goodness!

    I thought you were going to earnestly advise me not to betray Qing Qing, but isn''t that like you''re hinting at me?

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    Dare not think, dare not think; just thinking about it makes my whole body ufortable...

    After all, his wife was pregnant now, and Song Yun, with his abundant energy, had already shown great restraint by not straying¡ªthat was holding on to his inner baseline!

    "Your dad and I went to see Yuan Siyi''s mother not long ago. Yuan Siyi is turning out quite pretty too, son, don''t you feel anything for her?"

    "Mom!"

    Song Yun called out in a lowered voice, "I''m already married now!"

    "I know that." Bai Qiu eyed her son skeptically and said, "The Song Family is still counting on you to carry on the lineage. As your business grows, if you don''t have several sons and daughters to help out, are you nning to leave all your wealth to outsiders once you''re dead?"

    "..."

    Good heavens!

    Song Yun eximed internally in disbelief!

    Things he hadn''t even considered, how had his own mother started thinking about them!

    Him dead... Song Yun touched his chest, the strong beating of his heart made him feel like he could live another hundred years!

    "Don''t pretend, son, gics simply can''t be changed."

    Bai Qiu spoke with the air of an expert, "Your father getting involved with women outside, having numerous confidantes¡ªis that deliberate? No! It''s nature. Remember your grandfather, despite marrying your grandmother, had a few... ahem, so, it''s a gene engrained in the old Song Family''s bones!"

    "..."

    Damn it, damn it, damn it!

    Am I hearing my mom nder my own grandfather?

    In my memory, my grandfather was kind and harmonious with my grandmother, a paragon of marital bliss among the neighbors!

    Now it seems, it''s not quite so?

    My world view is shattered!

    Dare not think, dare not think!

    "Mom, it''s a new society now; your way of thinking is uneptable."

    Song Yun said helplessly, looking over to Ye Qingqing, worried that his wife might get upset if she heard.

    "What''s there to be afraid of, go look at the big families in the Forty-nine City. Those heirs take a suitable match as their wives but keep three or four agreeable ones on the side..."

    "Stop right there, let''s talk about thister..."

    Song Yun downed a gulp of iced tea, hoping to quell the mes within.

    Can''t talk about this anymore, if we continue I might really be tempted!!!

    "Tsk, just like your dad, a thief at heart but not in courage, oh wait, at least your dad dares to act, you only have the desire, I even doubt if you''re really born from your dad and me?"

    Bai Qiu said while pinching Song Yun''s face with her slender hand.

    Song Yun beat a hasty retreat, he couldn''t stay here any longer!

    Bai Qiu watched Song Yun''s retreating back and heaved a deep sigh, such a disappointment!

    Song Yun returned to the bedroom and did hundreds of push-ups, not stopping until he was sweating profusely, only then did he manage to suppress the thoughts that had arisen.

    After a cold shower and changing into fresh clothes, he returned to the living room, only to be surprised to find Yuan Siyi sitting on the couch chatting happily with Ye Qingqing.

    Seeing Song Yune downstairs, Ye Qingqing''s face flushed a little as she smiled at him.

    "..."

    My mental state is blown!

    "Honey, I''m taking Si Yi and Wen Shu out shoppingter. Do you want toe along?"

    Ye Qingqing''s hand wrapped around her belly, she asked with a beaming smile.

    What is this supposed to mean?

    Am I being held hostage with the Mandate of Heaven or something???

    Using my unborn child to threaten me already?

    Does this even work?!

    I, Song Yun, am a man of valor ¡ª will I really be...

    Okay, okay, it works.

    Half an hourter, Song Yun was personally sitting in the driver''s seat, taking the three beauties towards Magic Capital''srgestmercial district for a shopping spree.

    And the sixbat nannies along with Huang Baoding followed in disguise behind.

    Speaking of which, after returning, Song Yun noticed that there seemed to be something... emmm, interesting between Yang Yingying and Huang Baoding?

    This morning at breakfast, they didn''t dare to look each other in the eyes. When Yang Yingying''s chopsticks identally collided with Huang Baoding''s, her usually cold face instantly blushed, though it faded quickly, it was clear as day to Song Yun!

    Oh my God!

    Huang Baoding, you big lug, are you starting to want a wife now?

    But you''ve still got a second soul inside your body, right?

    And it''s a female one!

    If you and Yang Yingying really get together, won''t that make it a household of three???

    Holy crap!

    Song Yun''s worldview crumbled once more, his thoughts began to drift off, and he almost failed to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.

    Upon arriving at themercial district, the appearance of Ye Qingqing and her two friends instantly attracted countless gazes from male onlookers.

    Is there some event happening here today?

    Otherwise, breathtaking beauties that are rarely seen on normal days just came in threes!

    Goodness gracious!

    One looked elegant and noble, another pure and adorable, and thest with an air of ethereal grace!

    The presence of the three beauties caused quite the stir.

    Many girlfriends and wives, resentfully twisted their men''s ears and dragged them away.

    And some of the single guys didn''t even dare to approach them; even just looking made them feel unworthy...

    "Bro Huang!"

    Ye Qingqing and thedies had sixbat nannies guarding them, so Song Yun happily enjoyed his leisure. He stealthily followed behind Huang Baoding, and suddenly pped him on the shoulder. Huang Baoding jumped with a start and turned around, but rxed upon seeing it was Song Yun.

    "Boss, do you have any idea how scary it is to sneak up on people like that?"

    "Hehe, what are you afraid of in broad daylight? Could it be that you have something sneaky on your mind?"

    Like a child caught in a lie, Huang Baoding''s face changed instantly; he shook his head frantically, but the panic in his eyes couldn''t be concealed.

    "Come on, spill it. When did you and Captain Yang hook up?"

    "What?! How''d you figure it out!"

    "Duh, your faces might as well have ''We''re an item'' written all over them!"

    "..." Huang Baoding felt a bit sheepish and, watching Yang Yingying''s retreating figure from a distance, whispered, "We aren''t together together, just... just had a few drinks..."

    You wouldn''t normally see Huang Baoding all bashful and hesitant, but mention Yang Yingying and this son of a gun''s whole tone of voice changes!

 Chapter 240 Mo Huanqing Disappeared!

    "Do you guys have one?"

    Song Yun stretched out his hands, thumbs up at each other, with a more intense smile on his face.

    Huang Baoding''s old face flushed with embarrassment, hastily waving his hands as he said, "Our rtionship is very pure, boss, don''t overthink it."

    "Damn, how dull."

    Song Yun waved his hand and walked away.

    But who would have thought, Huang Baoding, a man with a heart of stone, could also fall for someone¡ªCaptain Yang sure is impressive!

    "Honey, honey! What do you think about this dress?"

    Ye Qingqing called out loudly from inside a shop.

    Song Yun hurried over, looked at a red dress, and nodded: "Good taste, worthy of being my Song Yun''s woman."

    "Ugh, so greasy."

    Ye Qingqing rolled her eyes at Song Yun, took the dress, andpared it against Wen Shu''s body, leaving Wen Shu stiff and unsure of what to do.

    "Wen Shu, this dress suits you a lot; go try it on and show me," Ye Qingqing said, pushing Wen Shu into the fitting room with the dress.

    When Wen Shu came out again, Song Yun''s eyes lit up. Wen Shu originally had an ethereal air about her, like a fairy untouched by worldly matters, but after changing clothes, she seemed to have an added cheeky charm.

    "Does it look good?"

    Ye Qingqing, with a beaming smile, pushed Wen Shu in front of the mirror.

    Wen Shu had never worn such revealing clothes before. In her vige, she was the holy maiden, always wrapped up tightly, even wearing clothes to sleep, as showing skin in public was considered disrespectful to the gods.

    But now, her arms were showing, and so were her thighs; Wen Shu was quite ufortable.

    However, as soon as she looked up and saw herself in the mirror, her eyes widened in surprise!

    Was that really her?

    The girl in the mirror was filled with vibrant vitality, her figure''s beauty perfectly highlighted by the dress¡ªit was as if the dress was custom-made just for her.

    "Wen Shu, this dress is also pretty nice, go try this one on," Yuan Siyi said, picking out another dress and following Wen Shu into the fitting room.

    In the end, Ye Qingqing waved her hand and directly bought over a dozen dresses, asking the shop to deliver them to Hua''s vi.

    The shop manager looked at therge bill with delight¡ªthese beautiful women had all chosen thetest styles. Just these dozen-plus dresses equaled the sales of an entire week!

    The threedies continued shopping in the mall. Ye Qingqing and Yuan Siyi came today specifically to give Wen Shu a makeover; at this moment, Wen Shu was like a cloth doll, crazily pushed by the two women to try on one outfit after another.

    Later, Song Yun could clearly see the light disappearing from Wen Shu''s eyes, so tired that she didn''t even want to speak.

    "We''ve shopped quite a bit today, let''s head back," Song Yun suggested.

    At these words, Wen Shu nodded frantically. She couldn''t fathom how the seemingly frail Yuan Siyi and the pregnant Ye Qingqing could withstand walking so much¡ªthe distance they covered today could rival the effort of holding a prayer ceremony she would typically conduct!

    Even though Ye Qingqing pouted, looking like she hadn''t had enough, seeing Wen Shu''s eyelids start to fight each other, she finally agreed to leave.

    Upon returning to the Hua Shou Vi, Song Yun found that his old man was already back.

    "You''re quite the lucky guy."

    Song Bu chuckled as he embraced his son. Ever since Song Yun disappeared, his own condition had been extremely unstable, often in a state of irritability, so he took his people and wiped out more than ten of the organization''s local sites!

    Now, seeing his son safe and sound, Song Bu felt very reassured.

    "Dad, why do you say the same thing as mom?" Song Yun murmured discontentedly.

    "You little rascal!" Song Bu said with augh, taking Song Yun into the study and speaking, "Ugly Bull has already returned to the organization with Monkey. ording to the message from Ugly Bull, Rat Son is dead, and the organization''s tentacles are all starting to retract. They probably won''t make any big moves these days."

    "What about Mo Huanqing?"

    "Well..." Song Bu smacked his lips, not knowing how to answer, lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and said, "I waited at home for you, left and right, and when you didn''te back, I took some people to look for you. When we got there, we only found Ugly Bull, who was close to death, and the frantic Mo Huanqing."

    "This poor kid, his memory waspletely twisted by the organization, always shouting ''master'' this and ''master'' that."

    "After treating Ugly Bull, he nned to take Mo Huanqing back, but on the way something triggered an emergency in Mo Huanqing, who suddenly became lucid, opened the car door, and flew out. ording to Ugly Bull, the road they were on was a one-way mountain road¡ªany carelessness could have sent you off a cliff, yet Mo Huanqing still did it."

    "By the time Ugly Bull and Monkey went down to search, they didn''t find any body. Mo Huanqing hadpletely disappeared."

    After listening, Song Yun also sighed. Mo Huanqing, he really was a fool, and truly infatuated.

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    He was even willing to risk his life for love!

    "Sigh..."

    Song Yun sighed again and said no more.

    The father and son sat in the study in silence for quite a while before Song Bu spoke up, "Come with me to see your grandfather tomorrow. While we''re at it, let''s invite your uncle to have a meal together and discuss the construction of the ancestral hall."

    "Okay."

    ...

    Tonight, Yuan Siyi was also staying at the Hua Shou Vi. After a lively reunion dinner with a bunch of people, Song Yun curled up with Ye Qingqing and went to sleep.

    The next morning, Song Yun felt something damp on his arm. When he opened his eyes, he realized that his wife was drooling in her sleep, probably dreaming of something delicious.

    "Lazybones, time to get up."

    Song Yun patted his wife''s bottom. Hey, don''t tell me, but the feel¡ªit''s gotten even better!

    Ye Qingqing, not pleased, covered Song Yun''s mouth and grumbled with her eyes closed, "Ying Ying said that pregnant women need to ensure they get enough sleep! That way the baby will be healthy!"

    "All right, all right!"

    Damn, using Captain Yang to press down on me, can''t provoke her, can''t provoke her¡ªthe word of a pregnant woman isw, I dare not even ask why.

    Song Yun got dressed and, after washing up, began heading downstairs to prepare breakfast.

    When he finished cooking, Wen Shu, with dark circles under her eyes and looking out of sorts, wandered down. The silly girl must have been caught up in her thoughts¡ªshe missed a step and nearly tumbled down the stairs. If Song Yun hadn''t been quick to catch her, she''d probably have ended up with a battered face today.

    "Did you not sleep all night?"

    "Yes..." Wen Shu murmured shyly, holding her head down, "Those clothes were too pretty... I looked at one after another, and by the time I came to my senses, it was already daylight..."

    Indeed, women all love beauty! Even a young vige girl just out of a mountain vige is no exception!

    "Those clothes are all yours, who else could snatch them away!"

    "Hehe... it''s different, it''s different. I''ve lived for so many years, and this is the first time I have my own clothes, hehe..."

 Chapter 241 This is Home!

    One by one, everyone woke up, and after breakfast, Song Yunkai drove Ye Qingqing and his parents, nning to visit Grandpa''s house.

    Grandpa''s house was located in a rtively remote small town in the Magic Capital, nestled between mountains and rivers. After years of promotion, it had long be a holiday and tourist destination.

    Upon arrival, viewing the bustling streets of the small town, Song Bu felt deeply emotional. They say that one''s heart can falter when returning to one''s hometown, a feeling he thought he could avoid, but the moment he truly set foot on thisnd, Song Bu''s legs trembled.

    "Little brother!"

    Uncle Song had returned home after receiving the news yesterday and was waiting on the road they must take early this morning.

    When the brothers met, Uncle Song excitedly embraced Song Bu. He patted his younger brother''s back and said emotionally, "You little rascal! Once you went abroad, you were gone for so many years! If Song Yun hadn''t be sessful, you probably wouldn''t have been able to see your sister-inw for thest time!"

    "Big brother, it''s all my fault..."

    Song Bu, who was usually so defiant abroad, was very obedient in front of his big brother.

    The older generation always followed the belief that the eldest brother is like a father. When they were very young and their father went out to work, Uncle Song dropped out of high school after graduation to support the entire family. Later on, the money for Song Bu to go to Forty-nine City for his travel expenses and tuition fees were also earned by Uncle Song through hardbor.

    "Come on, let''s go home! Father didn''t sleep well all night yesterday after hearing that you wereing back!"

    Uncle Song led the group through the town''s streets and alleys, finally stopping outside a courtyard.

    Pushing open the mottled gate, they were greeted with a courtyard filled with Suzhou garden style and an open hall facing them.

    In fact, going up a few more generations, their ancestry would be from Suzhou. However, due to the unstable times in those years, they fled all the way to the Magic Capital. After years of development, they settled down in this area.

    In the main seat of the hall, two elderly people with white hair were seated. Seeing Song Bu enter, a grandmother''s eyes turned red, and she shakily stood up, reaching out her hands and walking toward Song Bu.

    "Mom! Your son has been unfilial, causing you worry over these years!"

    Song Bu hurriedly walked up, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed deeply while sobbing.

    If those outside were to see this scene, they would probably be astonished. In their eyes, who was Song Bu? Your adventure continues at §Þ??

    A genius! A prodigy! With extraordinary martial prowess!

    The true noble son of a poor family!

    Every person who had dealings with Song Bu would give him a thumbs up whenever they mentioned him again!

    But at home, Song Bu was just the simplest of wanderers.

    Grandma Song walked up to Song Bu, reached out her hand to caress the top of her youngest son''s head, and after a long while, she cried out, "My poor little child, it has been tough on you! It has been tough on you!"

    And Grandpa Song sat in the main seat, his hand on a cane, looking majestic without showing anger.

    "All right, wife, isn''t this scoundrel back? Let him stay at home for a few more days to keep youpany!"

    Grandpa Song said soothingly, suppressing the emotions in his heart.

    "Dad, your unfilial son, Song Bu, kowtows to you!"

    "Stand up. Now that I see you, this good-for-nothing son, safe and sound, as a father, my heart is relieved," Grandpa Song said.

    Grandpa Song didn''t pay any more attention to his son, but instead motioned to Bai Qiu and said, "Second son''s wife, you have had to put up with this monkey''s antics for so many years. I''m thankful you''ve been with him. Otherwise, this old man would have never been able to rest easy."

    With a smile, Bai Qiu said, "Dad, to marry a chicken is to follow a chicken, to marry a dog is to follow a dog, and to marry a monkey is to roam the mountains. I have been with the Song Family for so many years; there''s no need for you to be so polite with me."

    "Hehe, indeed, indeed. We are all family," he said with a chuckle.

    Grandpa Song shifted his gaze once more,nding on Song Yun as he watched his well-behaved grandson with growing delight.

    "Little Song Yun, you haven''t visited your grandpa in such a long time. Have you forgotten about this old man?"

    Listening to his grandpa''s teasing words, Song Yun hurried over to give the old man a shoulder rub and said with a smile, "How could I? I might forget my parents, but never you!"

    "You cheeky monkey, you''re just like your dad, all that''s left is the sweet talk."

    Grandpa Song patted Song Yun''s hand and said, "I still have to thank you, though. If it weren''t for you, your aunt might have had to...sigh, you''re the most aplished person in our Song family. Whether the old Song family can flourish and prosper still depends on you young people!"

    "Alright, I got it, Grandpa."

    "Where''s my granddaughter-inw? Hurry up and let me see her."

    Ye Qingqing approached somewhat shyly. Grandpa Song adjusted his bifocals, hardly believing his eyes. Back in the day, Bai Qiu had amazed everyone when she first entered the family, but he hadn''t expected his grandson''s wife to be no less impressive than his own mother.

    The Song family''s ancestral graves must be emitting green smoke!

    "Dad, I have some good news. Your granddaughter-inw is pregnant. You''ll be a great-grandfather by next year!"

    "What?!"

    It wasn''t just Grandpa Song; even Grandma Song, who had been cuddling Song Bu, lifted her head at once.

    Additions to the family were always the most important affair, thus Ye Qingqing became the person of the highest status at the gathering.

    Grandma Song took Ye Qingqing''s hand and chatted about family matters, while Grandpa Song looked on with tenderness. Suddenly, he mmed his cane down, his gaze sharp as he scolded Song Yunkai''s father, "Look at your big nephew! Not only is he sessful in his career at such a young age, but he also got married and had kids without giving us any worries. What about Song Jisheng!

    When does he n to get married!"

    "This..."

    The words Song Yunkai''s father tried to say were stuck in his throat.

    "It''s because you don''t push him enough!" Grandpa Song was so angry he almost lifted his cane to hit Song Yunkai''s father.

    In the end, Song Yunkai''s father had to swear that he would ensure Song Jisheng, that rascal, got married this year, which finally calmed the old man down.

    Amidstughter and jokes, noon arrived, and Song Yun personally cooked avish lunch, earning unanimous praise from everyone.

    After lunch, Ye Qingqing was whisked away by Grandma Song and Bai Qiu, leaving only the Song family''s four grown men in therge hall.

    "I hear you two have ns to renovate the ancestral hall?"

    With a light sip from his tea bowl, the old master inquired.

    "Song Yun is the pir of our house. He has made a fortune in the Magic Capital and his achievements are more than enough to make our ancestors proud," said Song Yunkai''s father as he drew on his cigarette. "Moreover, the ancestral hall hasn''t been repaired for a long time. I was worried this Qingming Festival that the roof tiles might fall and hurt someone."

    "What do you think, second brother?"

    "Repair! Not just repair, but we need to expand!"

    "Alright, since you brothers have made your decision, I won''t question it further. The house next door is looking to sell, and I think the location is good. We can knock down the walls between the two buildings, which will give us space for the ancestral hall expansion."

    "That works. Song Yun is loaded with money now. He could buy a whole property, not to mention a single house," Song Bu said chuckling.

    "That''s my grandson''s money; it has nothing to do with you!"

    The old master huffed and turned to Song Yun with a warm gaze, "My good grandson, I''ll leave this matter to you. It can also boost your reputation before our ancestors, so they might bless you even more from the heavens."

 Chapter 242 The Watchful Eyes of the Ancestors!

    The old master didn''t sleep wellst night, and after chatting with his two brothers for a while, he felt too exhausted to stay up and went back to his room to catch up on some sleep.

    "Let''s go, let''s see what the ancestral temple looks like now."

    Uncle Song took a bunch of keys from the wall, and led the two through the main hall to a winding path in the backyard, which was blocked by arge gate at the end.

    After opening it with a key, they found a small temple inside, which was the Song Family ancestral hall, where the tablets of the ancestors were enshrined.

    As they pushed open the door of the small temple, a cloud of dust flew towards them.

    Uncle Song coughed twice and waved his hand in front of himself.

    As the dust settled, Song Yun began to carefully examine the room.

    He was full of curiosity about this small temple because it was a family tradition that when a Song Family child was born, they were brought in to be shown to the ancestors, seeking their blessings for the descendants, and would not enter again until they came of age.

    Moreover, the Song Family''s way of worshipping was different from others; only those in the family who had achieved merits could refurbish the ancestral hall, and it wasn''t open on regr days, with just one ceremony held annually during Qingming being sufficient.

    Suddenly, Song Yun felt dizzy, as if a multitude of gazes wereing from the direction of the ancestral tablets, as if he was being seen right through.

    What''s going on?

    Song Yun strained every nerve to break free of the binding, but the more he tried to focus his mind, the more his body became unresponsive.

    Fuck!

    Could it be that the ancestors don''t recognize me because I haven''t participated in the ceremonies over the years?

    No, please!

    I am a genuine, bona fide member of the old Song Family!

    Ancestors, please forgive me! I did not do it on purpose!

    Uncle Song saw Song Yun standing in ce without making a sound for a long time and immediately understood what was happening.

    He patted Song Yun and whispered, "You haven''t been here since you became an adult. The ancestors feel both familiar and strange towards you. Rx your body and mind, and let our ancestors take a good look at the fine young man of the Song Family!"

    Hearing this, Song Yun stopped struggling. Go ahead and look! No matter how they looked, the blood of the Song Family was flowing in my veins!

    "Ding! Host detected in the Song Family ancestral hall, would you like to sign in?"

    "???"

    Fuck??? Enjoy more content from §Þ??

    I''ve hit the jackpot with the ancestors?

    How could I pass up such a great opportunity!

    He decisively clicked the sign-in button.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host for a sessful sign-in. You''ve been awarded the protection of the ancestors, Luck +20, Charm +10, and within the range of the ancestral hall, overall Inner Strength increased by 30%!"

    Dear heavens... no, I mean the ancestors are blessing me!

    This is just amazing!

    Man, Song Yun thought to himself, after signing in for so long, only the initial rewards were attribute boosts!

    After that, it was all about money, money, money,pany,pany,pany!

    It made Song Yun quite frustrated.

    But he had no idea the ancestors would be so awesome, offering up a boost like Luck which is as mysterious as it gets right from the start.

    Song Yun was so overjoyed he nearly fainted on the spot.

    "Whoosh!"

    His consciousness suddenly expanded, soaring unrestrained towards the heavens, but the next second it snapped back into his body.

    Song Yun now only felt power surging within his body. He slightly opened his eyes and clenched his fists, feeling his cells robustly spreading within him, advancingyer byyer. Song Yun''s currentbat strength had attracted Song Bu''s attention.

    "Has this brat grasped something?"

    Pinching his chin, Song Bu was very curious. He had felt the same sensation back in his day, but it had onlysted a moment before the ancestors had finished assessing him.

    This sort of thing was indescribable and unexinable, something only members of the Song Family could personally experience.

    "Look over there, the roof has a hole in it," Uncle Song sighed. "It''s too old, not much point in keeping it as it is. Might as well build a new one."

    "Build! We must give our ancestors the best resting ce!"

    With conviction, Song Yun said, "Grandpa mentioned that the yard next door was for sale, right? I''ll go buy it now!"

    Having said that, Song Yun quickly left, but as soon as he stepped out of the ancestral shrine''s boundary, the power in his body decreased slightly.

    So this was the bonus the system mentioned. Well, it''s quite useful. Damn it, when the timees, I''ll lure the enemy here and in front of the ancestors¡­

    No... That might be a bit too bloody.

    Song Yun shook off this utterly irreverent thought and walked away from his home towards the neighboring yard.

    He knocked and a slow-moving elderly woman eventually opened the door.

    "Granny, are you selling your yard?"

    After hearing this, the old woman scrutinized Song Yun. Although the property prices in this small town weren''t as high as in the Magic Capital''s city center, in recent years they had still risen to over 80,000 per square meter. Her yard was a good five to six hundred square meters, almost requiring a price close to fifty million!

    Clearly, she did not believe Song Yun had such financial strength.

    "Some youngsters have asked about it before, but in the end, they all wanted to rent to buy. This old woman doesn''t have the patience to keep this up with you!"

    Upon hearing the old woman''s words, Song Yun was not annoyed but smiled and said, "Granny, I am a child from the neighboring old Song family. I even used toe over to your ce for a meal when I was little."

    The old woman, upon hearing this, grabbed Song Yun''s arm and leaned in for a closer look before eximing, "Song Yun! Is that you? You haven''t visited your grandfather''s home for years, and I hardly recognize you anymore!"

    "Hehe, Granny, let''s go inside to chat. We can negotiate a good price," Song Yun said, helping the old woman by the arm while listening to her recount his embarrassing childhood stories.

    Theyout here was simr to Grandpa''s house, and the decorations showed that a lot of effort had been put into them.

    "Granny, such a nice house, why did you think of selling it?" Song Yun looked at the hall, which was almost exactly as he remembered, filled with emotion.

    "Ah, you see, your brother Xin is going abroad for studies and needs to get married, buy a house. Decided to sell the old house and go live in the city with my son."

    Xin was the old woman''s grandson, who used to fish and climb trees with Song Yun when they were kids, a boy as lively as a monkey, now of age to start his own family.

    "Song Yun, Granny will just give you a straight discount, but the house cannot go for less than forty-five million," the old woman said casually, though clearly struggling with the decision, having lived there for decades.

    "No problem," Song Yun immediately took out his checkbook, wrote a check for forty-five million, and handed it to her.

    The old woman looked at the paper in her hand, slightly confused.

    "What is this?"

    "Granny, this is called a check. You can take this piece of paper to any bank and withdraw forty-five million!"

    "I know what a check is... but isn''t this what big bosses use? Have you really be so sessful, Song Yun?"

    To speak frankly, Song Yun often stayed at his grandfather''s house and mooched meals from the old woman''s home as a kid. He was a good child but didn''t seem like someone who could make a lot of money.

    So the old woman had some doubts about the authenticity of the check.

    "Hehe, you can trust this check and cash it. Once you get the money, we can transfer the property. How does that sound?"

    "Alright, alright..."

 Chapter 243 Honey, I Want to Find a Little Sister!

    Having sessfully transferred the ownership of the house next door, the old woman looked at the substantial amount of new funds in her bank ount and felt a welter of emotions.

    She was grateful that at her age she could still contribute to the family, yet also felt sad that the ce she lived in would no longer belong to her from now on.

    "Song Yun, that courtyard will be yours from now on. I''ll be visiting the small town less and less in the future, so tell your grandfather to take good care of himself," she said.

    "..."

    If this had been before, Song Yun would not have thought too much about it, but ever since he heard his mother mention the gic problems of the Song Family, every time he heard these words, he couldn''t help but feel that this grandma had some sort of connection with his grandfather...

    After returning to the Song Family, he handed over the deed to his eldest uncle and contacted the most professional renovation team in Magic Capital to start merging the two courtyards.

    As night fell, Song Yun sat leisurely in the courtyard watching the sunset clouds.

    Ye Qingqing tiptoed to Song Yun''s back, suddenly covered her husband''s eyes, and asked in a deep voice, "Guess who I am?"

    Song Yun secretly reached behind and tickled Ye Qingqing''s waist madly.

    His wife''s greatest fear was being tickled, and Ye Qingqing, giggling, burrowed into Song Yun''s arms.

    "Wife, have you asked Qing Qing what she thinks?"

    Not far away, Song Bu looked somewhat somber. Today, Bai Qiu had taken Ye Qingqing aside to chat, which was actually to probe whether it was possible to add someone to the family. If Ye Qingqing explicitly forbade it, they would abandon the idea.

    "Ah, Qing Qing is a good child," Bai Qiu said with a deep affection in her eyes. "Qing Qing understands what we are thinking. She didn''t say no, but she didn''t say yes, either. Let''s leave it to fate."

    "Husband~ How about I find a little sister for myself?" Ye Qingqing asked softly, lying in Song Yun''s embrace.

    "Little sister? Who?"

    "How about Yuan Siyi?"

    "Ah? Aren''t you two already close? What more do you want?"

    Song Yun was somewhat puzzled by this.

    Ye Qingqing smiled foolishly, but there was a hint of loneliness in the depths of her eyes. After all, love is fixed; when another person enters, a portion is taken away. As aplete woman, who wouldn''t want her husband to grow old with her alone?

    But as Song Yun''s business grew bigger and considering he was only in his twenties this year, when the day came for him to retire, the business empire under him would surely be vast and all-epassing. It would be impossible to control it with just one or two children.

    Because the older generation has a saying: after a long period of consolidation, a family will eventually see the rise of a great figure who will lead the family to prosperity. However, once this figure appears, it bes difficult for the next few generations to see another standout.

    It ismonly said: one person upies the entire family''s fortune.

    Given Song Yun''s exceptional standing at such a young age, it was unlikely that his children could surpass him.

    It wasn''t that Ye Qingqing undervalued herself, it was just that Song Yun''s stature was simply out of reach.

    So to properly control the business empire, the blood ties between brothers and sisters were naturally the most secure rtionship.

    But as a woman with her own dreams and ambitions, she couldn''t possibly let the matter of childbirth tie down the rest of her life, could she?

    So what was the solution?

    To find a little sister, to spread one person''s burden across two shoulders, perhaps that would be much easier.

    "Husband, what do you think about Yuan Siyi?"

    Hearing this, Song Yun paused for a moment and then smiled, "Yuan Siyi is quite good. In a few years, she should also be getting married. I was thinking about giving her a house as a dowry when the timees."

    Ye Qingqing touched Song Yun''s face and after a long pause, suddenly asked, "What if I said let''s marry Yuan Siyi into our home..."

    "Pfft!"

    Song Yun turned his head and spat out a mouthful of tea, ignoring his wet mouth, he hastily cupped Ye Qingqing''s face and said, "Did someone tell you something? I, Song Yun, swear to heaven that in this life I will only love you! Don''t even mention marrying someone else again!"

    After finishing, Song Yun broke into a cold sweat on his back. Damn, this was seriously putting him to the test!

    He originally thought his parents were just joking, but it seemed they were serious about finding him a little wife?

    He couldn''t admit to the little scheming in his heart!

    Absolutely not!

    Ye Qingqing was slightly stunned when she heard this and then felt somewhat touched.

    "Honey, I really do have that thought..."

    She had only spoken halfway when Song Yun covered her mouth and said, "No matter what, don''t ever bring this up again! It''s not just about the two of us, it also involves Si Yi''s reputation. As a girl who hasn''t been married, if rumors spread about her having an affair with me, then she''ll never be able to get married."

    "But Si Yi also likes you."

    Ye Qingqing blinked herrge eyes, spoke hesitantly, "That affection in the young girl''s eyes, you couldn''t have failed to notice it, right?"

    "???"

    Song Yun looked at his wife oddly, when would this ever end, was this a test or did she really think so?

    Holding onto the thought that if he didn''t act, he wouldn''t fail, Song Yun frantically waved his hands.

    "Oh! Don''t just reject it right away!" Ye Qingqing became anxious. If Song Yun really didn''t agree, would she truly have to give birth to a whole ser team?

    "Is Si Yi beautiful?"

    Song Yun instinctively wanted to shake his head, but under Ye Qingqing''s stern gaze, he reluctantly nodded.

    "Does Si Yi have a good figure?"

    "How would I know if I haven''t seen it!"

    "Oh oh oh... So Si Yi is pretty and has a good figure, and has never dated a boyfriend since she was young, what reason do you have to dislike her!"

    Song Yun was at a loss for words, his brain nowpletely muddled.

    "I''ll ask Si Yi when I get back, and if she agrees, you won''t be allowed to refuse!"

    Ye Qingqing swore solemnly.

    Song Yun sighed and, touching his foolish wife''s head, asked a fatal question, "We''re legally married, and I think Hua Country has aw against having two wives, doesn''t it?"

    "..."

    Ye Qingqing suddenly felt confused; indeed, she had only thought about the pros and forgot about the marriage certificate issue.

    They couldn''t possibly wrong Yuan Siyi by having her nobly sacrifice everything without asking for anything, could they?

    "Should we put this matter on hold for a while?"

    Song Yun tentatively asked.

    "No need, my old face still carries some weight. I''ll go to Forty-nine City and find someone to handle this matter properly."

    Song Bu appeared out of nowhere in front of the two.

    Ye Qingqing''s pretty face blushed as she jumped up from Song Yun''sp.

    "Dad, have a chat with Song Yun for a while, I''m going to find Mom."

    Ye Qingqing trotted away with her head down.

    "Silly boy, can''t you see Qingqing really wants to bring another person into our family? By rights, you should count it as your good fortune, and here you are, hesitating and making your old man anxious!"

    "You''re not joking?"

    "Why, do you have objections? If it had been me back in the day, I would''ve been eager to marry a few more! Enough talk, I''ll start taking care of these matters for you, wait for my good news!"

 Chapter 244 Honey, you have a nosebleed!

    That night, when it was time to sleep, Ye Qingqing nestled sweetly in Song Yun''s arms.

    Song Yun, however, was so troubled that he couldn''t fall asleep no matter what.

    If he really brought Yuan Siyi home, how would he divide his time?

    He certainly couldn''t tear himself in half, could he?

    Or maybe give odd days to Ye Qingqing and even days to Yuan Siyi?

    What had he turned himself into! A tool?

    No, no, he must maintain his sovereign position at home!

    But could they... live together...

    He dared not think about it.

    Song Yun only felt the flow of his vital energy, and the power inside him seemed almost uncontroble.

    Even though his wife was lying beside him, with the emperor in his power, he couldmand his princes, yet he was powerless to do anything.

    He endured through the night, and the next day, when Ye Qingqing opened her eyes, she was startled to see the severe dark circles under Song Yun''s eyes.

    "Husband, what happened to you? Didn''t you sleep all night?" Ye Qingqing''s tender hands stroked her husband''s eye sockets with heartache.

    She naturally knew why Song Yun looked like this.

    She understood her own man best.

    Song Yun was young and strong, and as a martial artist, his vitality was many times higher than that of ordinary people.

    If he didn''t have enough physical activity to dissipate it, it would naturally umte more and more.

    Ye Qingqing didn''t want to see her husband looking like this, especially since if things were to really wait, Song Yun would have to endure another seven or eight months.

    "It''s okay."

    Song Yun hugged Ye Qingqing and, smelling the fragrance of her hair, felt his restless heart finally settle down a bit.

    "Husband, let''s go back home today!"

    Ye Qingqing pondered for a long while before she suddenly blurted out this surprising suggestion.

    They were living well here, why go back? Besides, the ancestral hall still needed expansion and renovation, which couldn''t be done in a day or two.

    "What, you miss Captain Yang and the others? If you really can''t stand it, we could call them over here."

    Song Yun kissed Ye Qingqing''s forehead gently.

    Ye Qingqing shook her head and said, "Wen Shu and Si Yi are waiting for us at home. If we stay here, what would the two of them do?"

    This statement plunged Song Yun into silence, especially with Wen Shu, the young girl who had juste out from the vige. He wondered if she would overthink.

    "What do you think, husband? Let''s go back home~"

    Ye Qingqing snuggled up against Song Yun, cooing and acting cute.

    Song Yun couldn''t resist such tactics and immediately gave in.

    "Wife, let your husband show you a set of palm techniques that descend from the sky!"

    Half an hourter, Song Yun walked out of the room feeling refreshed, followed by Ye Qingqing, her face flushed red.

    "Grandpa and Grandma, I have some matters to attend to in the Magic Capital, so I must make a trip back today. I''ve already arranged everything regarding the ancestral hall, so there won''t be any issues even if I don''t oversee it."

    In the living room, Song Yun massaged the old master''s shoulders as he spoke.

    The old master looked up at Song Yun and sighed, "Youd, we haven''t seen you for such a long time, and you want to leave after just one night. Sigh, nevermind, go ahead."

    Seeing the old man''s low spirits, Song Yun promptly said, "I''m mainly going back to find a priest for our family''s ancestral hall. Once the hall is renovated, we should hold a ceremony there, and it wouldn''t be proper without a professional to lead it!"

    The old master, upon hearing this, nodded vigorously. Now an old man up to his neck in years, he only thought about two things: having his children by his side more often and being able to face his ancestors with pride after death.

    Tell them that in my lifetime, I did not let you down.

    "Then you must find a good one!" the old master instructed.

    Song Yun quickly agreed.

    Song Bu and Bai Qiu didn''t n to return with him. After all, having been away from home for so many years without fulfilling their filial duties, the couple wanted to make the most of the time while the elders were still around to honor and care for them.

    They drove back to the Huawei vi.

    As soon as I pushed the door open, I found Huang Baoding and Yang Yingying sitting together in the gazebo in the garden, with a rosy tint still visible on Captain Yang''s cheeks.

    Shit, even the brutish types have learned how to flirt?

    Song Yun didn''t disturb the two''s little world and entered the living room, where Yuan Siyi was ying motion-sensing games with Wen Shu.

    Since the men of the house were not present and Huang Baoding had a principle of not stepping inside, the whole house was filled with women. Everyone was dressed lightly as they had no outsiders to impress.

    Song Yun felt a warmth in his nose, and blood soon started to flow down.

    "Honey, you''re getting a nosebleed."

    Ye Qingqing found it a bit funny, but also a little heartbreaking.

    After all, what tycoon doesn''t have a few female friends outside, enough to keep him from getting to this state?

    I must absolutely not let down my good husband.

    "Ah, Qingqing, you guys are back!"

    Wen Shu turned her head at the sound of Ye Qingqing''s voice and said with a smile.

    That smile made it even harder for Song Yun to keep it together.

    Damn it!!!

    When I was in the vige, I only thought Wen Shu had a somewhat nice figure!

    But now it seems I was totally wrong!

    I had underestimated her!

    Wen Shu''s figure isn''t somewhat nice, it''s damn near perfect!

    Song Yun prided himself on having seen so many girls, but in terms of figure, none could match Wen Shu.

    "Hey, Brother Song Yun, why are you having a nosebleed!?"

    "Hurry, let''s go change our clothes beforeing back down..."

    Yuan Siyi wished she could find a hole to crawl into, so embarrassed!

    They had been ying the motion-sensing game with great effort, which led them to wear only their close-fitting garments.

    Now that Song Yun had suddenlye back, they had been caught in such revealing attire!

    "Phew, what haven''t you seen, Song Yun! How could such a trivial thing make you lose yourposure? Hold on! You must hold on!"

    Song Yun kept chanting the Heart Sutra in his mind, "Form is emptiness, emptiness is form," repeating it over ten times, but it did not seem to alleviate his feelings.

    "Honestly, honey, did you feel anything just now?"

    Ye Qingqing, sneaky as a little thief, leaned in close to Song Yun''s ear to ask.

    The warm, moist air caressed Song Yun''s ear, making him feel like he was going to lose his mind!

    He stood up with a shout and returned to the bedroom to begin a n of thousands of push-ups.

    Two hourster, Song Yuny exhausted on the floor, unable to get up, having finally thrown out all his stray thoughts.

    After a cold shower, Song Yun returned to the living room.

    Yuan Siyi and Wen Shu had already changed into proper clothes.

    Wen Shu, that girl, was still oblivious and eager to drag Song Yun to y games together.

    In contrast, Yuan Siyi kept her head down, not daring to look at Song Yun.

    "Husband, you y with Wen Shu first, I need to talk to Siyi about something."

    Ye Qingqing winked mischievously at Song Yun and, with a baffled-looking Yuan Siyi, headed upstairs.

    Ah, my wife is taking this seriously!

    She really wants Yuan Siyi to join our loving big family.

    As a man, why should I be coy and pretend to be modest?

    Go for it, wife! I believe in you!

    Upstairs, Yuan Siyi sat on the edge of the bed at a loss, looking at Ye Qingqing, because she saw in Ye Qingqing''s eyes a feeling that was hard to describe.

    It was a bit of difort, a bit of relief, and even... some joy?

 Chapter 245 Do You Have Feelings for Song Yun?

    "Si Yi, we''ve known each other for quite a while now. I''m a straight shooter, so I''ll just ask you, do you have feelings for Song Yun?"

    The sudden question caught Yuan Siyipletely off guard. What does it mean to ''have feelings for Song Yun''?

    Sister, that''s your husband we''re talking about. Although Song Yun and I had a good rtionship when we were kids, and our parents almost arranged a child betrothal for us.

    But you''re married to him now!

    If you ask me this, why do I get the feeling you''re showing off?

    Yuan Siyi, with her head bowed, waved her hands and said somewhat fearfully, "My rtionship with Brother Song Yun is very normal... It''s not what you think, sister..."

    "I know! What I''m asking is whether you have feelings for Song Yun?"

    Ye Qingqing''s eyes zed as she scrutinized Yuan Siyi''s expression, unwilling to miss the slightest hint of a giveaway.

    This pressure made Yuan Siyi''s heart thump wildly, the sound almost audible from inside her body.

    What on earth is going on!

    Could it be that Brother Song Yun had an affair and Qing Qing found out???

    But that seemed unlikely. Yuan Siyi had great trust in Song Yun''s character. After all,pared to some men who fool around while their wife is pregnant, Song Yun stayed at home every day, never leaving unless there was a reason.

    So, there''s only one possibility... Song Yun had been chatting with some women online and got caught...

    Ah, Brother Song Yun, I know you look handsome and many women throw themselves at you, but you can''t do this...

    Yuan Siyi grabbed Ye Qingqing''s hand, speaking sincerely, "Sister Qingqing, Brother Song Yun really isn''t that kind of person. Rest assured, if he truly does something to let you down, I''ll absolutely be on your side!"

    "???"

    Ye Qingqing felt like she was talking to a brick wall. Did the girl sitting across from herpletely misunderstand her?

    "Si Yi, did you clearly understand my question?"

    Ye Qingqing''s initial fervor dwindled bit by bit, until now she scarcely had the courage to speak.

    "Ah?"

    Yuan Siyi looked nk and dazed, and after a long pause, she said quietly, "Actually... Brother Song Yun is quite nice to me. To say I feel nothing is impossible, but! He''s your man now, sister. I could never possibly..."

    "Stop!"

    Li Shishi, with a helpless gesture, massaged her forehead and slowly said, "Having feelings is enough. Now, there''s one question in front of you, and I hope you can answer truthfully. If one day you were asked to marry Song Yun..."

    "Impossible! Sister, you''re carrying Brother Song Yun''s child right now! And both Uncle Song and Aunt Wen like you so much, how could I possibly marry Brother Song Yun? Impossible, impossible. Sister, I know pregnant women can have wild thoughts, but after Song Yun married you, he''s been like a brother to me."

    "It''s not..."

    "There''s no ''it''s not''! You have to believe in your own charm and also in Brother Song Yun, that he isn''t the type to flirt with others! Sister, if my being at home triggers your jealousy, then I''ll stay away for a while."

    After speaking, Yuan Siyi stood up and started to walk towards the door, but after just a couple of steps, Ye Qingqing pulled her back.

    "Si Yi, you''re a good girl," Ye Qingqing said with a smile. "But what if it was my idea to have Song Yun marry you?"

    "Ah?"

    Yuan Siyi stood rooted to the spot, dumbfounded and murmuring, "Does Brother Song Yun... know about this?"

    "He knows."

    "Then the two of you???"

    Yuan Siyi''s mind raced to the worst possibility¡ªthat the two of them wanted a divorce!

    Although she didn''t know the reason, their rtionship must have fallen apart!

    Otherwise, Qing Qing wouldn''t be able to ask these questions with such a calm demeanor. My God! This is huge news!

    "Qing Qing...sigh..."

    Yuan Siyi stepped forward and hugged her, looking somewhat despondent.

    "Si Yi, you know that Song Yun is still young, and his future achievements will definitely not be limited to what he has now. When he gets old, this huge business empire will certainly need a sessor. But I dare say that even the child in my stomach and any thate after won''t likely match their father''s sess."

    "So, we just need to win by numbers. Our family has many businesses; there won''t be a shortage for the kids to inherit, right?"

    This conversation left Yuan Siyi quite astonished; they had just been discussing matters of the heart, and now suddenly the topic had shifted to business.

    What advice could she, a business newbie, possibly offer?

    "Si Yi, if you truly like Song Yun, then I can let you into the family. Rest assured, it will be a legitimate marriage!"

    "..."

    Yuan Siyi felt as if the world was spinning, everything around her seeming unreal as if she had stepped into a dream.

    "Qing Qing, what about you?"

    "Of course, I''m in," Ye Qingqing said with a rxed face. "But even if I keep having children until I can''t anymore, I still won''t be able to meet the business empire''s needs."

    "What do you mean?"

    "Come on, Si Yi, let''s be the best of sisters! Real sisters!"

    Licking her somewhat dry lips, Yuan Siyi was full of doubts but didn''t know how to voice them.

    "You can think it over carefully; after all, it''s a lifelong decision. If you truly don''t like Song Yun, or don''t have that kind of feeling for him, then let''s pretend I never mentioned it today. When you meet someone you truly like, both your brother Song Yun and I will definitely wish you happiness!"

    Ye Qingqing patted Yuan Siyi''s shoulder and left.

    Yuan Siyi was in her room, biting her lip and remembering all the small things about her time with Song Yun.

    To say she didn''t like him was impossible; she had actually prepared herself to stay single for life.

    But Ye Qingqing''s words today had given her a glimmer of hope amidst the emotional darkness.

    Whether to agree or refuse, in fact, there was no need to think about it...

    Downstairs, Song Yun was ying motion sensor games with Wen Shu. Seeing Ye Qingqinging downstairs, Song Yun rushed over to support his wife.

    Song Yun didn''t ask what his wife had just said, and Ye Qingqing didn''t n to tell her husband about the conversation either.

    The couple sat on the sofa, tacitly chatting about family matters.

    When Wen Shu, ying by herself, heard that the Song Family ancestral hall needed someone to conduct ceremonial rites, she quickly turned her head and eximed, "I can do it! I can do it!"

    "You?"

    Song Yun looked Wen Shu up and down. This silly girl had a reputation in the vige that might impress some, but as for real ability...

    Seeming to sense the disdain in Song Yun''s gaze, Wen Shu straightened her back and held her head high like a proud little swan, saying, "In the vige, there''s a small ceremony every month and a big one every three months, all organized by me!"

    Well, look at that! Talent!

    "Great! Then when the ancestral hall is renovated, we''ll rehearse it!"

    Song Yun had initially nned to perform himself, but now he saw an opportunity to ck off!

    "Qing Qing... I have something to do; I''ll be leaving first..."

    Yuan Siyi ran down the stairs quickly and disappeared after dropping that sentence.

 Chapter 246 I Made the Best Decision of My Life!

    Yuan Siyi never visited the Hua Capital Vi again after she left.

    Song Yun was also busy with the construction of the ancestral shrine and the processes required for holding the ceremony.

    It has to be said that Wen Shu looked just like a mascot, but when it came to the actual rehearsal, his entire demeanor changed drastically.

    Even the old master was somewhat moved after watching the whole process.

    Soon, the day came when the construction of the ancestral shrine waspleted. The new shrine covered an area of over four hundred square meters, and the grand hall looked bright and majestic.

    "Son, has Siyi still not contacted you all?"

    Bai Qiu asked casually after touring the ancestral shrine.

    Song Yun didn''t even want to bring up this matter now; he had acted rashly before, allowing his family to go ahead with it. But on reflection, it was such an injustice to Yuan Siyi.

    After all, she was an unmarried woman, setting aside whether she had any special affection for him, the public opinion alone was unbearable.

    The idle gossip and various invectives, taken to heart, could crush a person.

    "Mom, let''s not talk about this matter. Even if Siyi agreed, how would we exin it to Qing Qing''s parents? How could we exin it to Siyi''s mother? We''ve thought about this problem too lightly."

    Song Yun said gravely, "Moreover, there are countless eyes on me right now, waiting for me to slip up so they can strike as a group. I really can''t afford to think about anything else at this critical juncture."

    "What, are those people from Magic Capital misbehaving again?"

    Song Yun rubbed his temples with a headache.

    Recently, he had thoroughly investigated whichpanies had stabbed him in the back during the period of his disappearance.

    But the deeper he dug, the more unsettling it felt.

    This was not something one or two people could achieve.

    Moreover, the interweaving of various forces and the alliances formed by those with ulterior motives made it difficult for Song Yun to deal with the traitors without encountering all kinds of problems.

    "Son, although Magic Capital is a ce of economic development, have you forgotten what our Hua Country''s foundation is?"

    His mother''s words awakened him as if from a dream. Song Yun suddenly realized that Hua Country had always been primarily bureaucratic down the ages, and what Magic Capital wanted was only economic stability. If he could think from another angle, those people''s alliances were simply vulnerable.

    Interpersonal rtionships are about interest, satisfying one side while suppressing another¡ªthat is the true path to power!

    Song Yun hurriedly left; Bai Qiu sighed deeply as she watched her son''s retreating figure.

    After returning to the city from his hometown, Song Yun made calls to many people. Within a few short hours, he had all his arrangements in ce.

    He sat in the chair in his study, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag. The thick smoke rose and then faded to transparency, which wasn''t it a sign of the impending doom some people were about to face!

    "Husband, Siyi is here!"

    Ye Qingqing burst through the door, coughing several times from the smoke that choked her.

    Song Yun hurriedly extinguished the cigarette and opened the window to ventte. Since learning that his wife was pregnant, he rarely smoked at home, and today it was just an indulgence to reward himself for his busy work.

    "Smoke less, it''s bad for your health."

    Ye Qingqing didn''t say anything about forcing her husband to quit smoking because she knew it was hard for a man outside, needing to care for the family''s emotions and earn money to support a big household. But this deep burden always required an outlet.

    "Heh, one of these days I''ll quit it," Song Yun replied with an apologetic smile, standing behind Ye Qingqing massaging her shoulders. During pregnancy, a woman''s body tended to swell unpredictably, and even though Song Yun was a medical expert, he didn''t dare to use medicine rashly and could only resort to frequent massages to promote blood cirction.

    "Si Yi is waiting downstairs. Do you want to go down or should I call her up?" Ye Qingqing asked softly.

    "This..."

    Song Yun was a little embarrassed.

    Seeing the look on her husband''s face, Ye Qingqing rolled her eyes at him and turned to leave.

    Within a few minutes, Yuan Siyi came up the stairs slowly, with her head bowed and taking small steps.

    The two entered the study room. Yuan Siyi kept her head down and remained silent, and Song Yun also didn''t know how to start the conversation.

    Almost half an hour passed like this. Song Yun cleared his throat twice and said lightly, "Si Yi, these are all their random suggestions. Don''t feel any psychological pressure. Just pretend Qingqing''s words were never said."

    "Ah..."

    "I have thought a lot these days, and if we really do what they suggested, the consequences might be too much for a young girl like you to bear. So put your mind at ease, keep living your life, keep working, and when you truly find someone you like one day, I will also bless you."

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, Yuan Siyi didn''t speak, but felt a warmth in the corner of her eyes as tears rolled down her cheeks.

    Song Yun, not knowing how to handle the situation, took a few tissues and stood by Yuan Siyi''s side, saying, "Don''t cry, don''t cry. If there''s anything you want to say, just say it. We''re all family here."

    "Do you... do you dislike me..." Yuan Siyi asked with a choked voice. After asking, her emotions became even more agitated, forcing Song Yun to wipe away her tears that kept flowing.

    "Actually... I really like you. I''ve liked you since we were little, but after we met again, I knew I wasn''t worthy of you... So I could only keep these feelings hidden in my heart..."

    Yuan Siyi, while crying, spoke intermittently, "Song Yun, I like you¡ªnot from the standpoint of a little sister, but as a woman. I''m telling you, I like you!"

    This feeling was too heavy; even if there were thousands of love words in the world, none of them would be as sincere as a woman''s tears.

    Song Yun embraced Yuan Siyi''s shoulders, gently patting her back to console her.

    "But I have a request..."

    "Tell me, if I can fulfill it, I definitely will."

    "I... I don''t need a wedding, nor do I need a status. Just being by your side every day is enough for me!"

    Song Yun looked at her in astonishment. What did she mean by this?

    Yuan Siyi wiped her own tears and, once she had calmed down a bit, said, "When Qingqing married you, there was no wedding, and given your status now, it''s not easy to be too high-profile, so we should keep things simple. I''m not after anything from you; let''s just live our lives peacefully."

    Song Yun sighed, feeling that the girls by his side always considered their partner''s feelings, making him seem like a jerk.

    But, jerk or not, since it hade to this, he couldn''t possibly refuse, then let Yuan Siyi find another love and marry off.

    "Are you sure about this?"

    Yuan Siyi didn''t answer, but instead cupped Song Yun''s face, closed her eyes, and kissed him.

    In Song Yun''s heart, Yuan Siyi had always been a yful, cute, lively girl-next-door. He never expected the somewhat shy Yuan Siyi to be so proactive for love.

    When they finally parted after a long time, Yuan Siyi had used up all her courage at that moment. Her mind was nk, and she just felt her cheeks burning.

    "Silly goose."

    Song Yun smiled and rubbed the top of Yuan Siyi''s head.

    "I''m not silly. I''ve made the smartest decision of my life!" Yuan Siyi said, wrinkling her nose affectionately.

 Chapter 247 Wen Shu, Youre Back!

    After descending the stairs, Ye Qingqing looked at the two of them with a smile, but when she inadvertently caught sight of Yuan Siyi''s flushed face, she couldn''t help but think: could it be that her husband had done something?

    "Si Yi..."

    "Qing Qing, I still have things to do, we can talk another day!" Yuan Siyi ultimately couldn''t get past her inner turmoil, and although it had been Ye Qingqing who brought up the matter, she still couldn''t engage in normal conversation¡ªat least, not right now.

    "Husband, how did your chat go?" Ye Qingqing was utterly confused; had it been sessful or not?

    "As you wished."

    ...

    August 12, time for moving, relocation, ancestral worship, blessing.

    Early that morning, a throng of people stood outside the Song Family''s door.

    They were all neighbors who had heard that the Song Family had been graced by a distinguished person, who hade back to rebuild the ancestral shrine, and so they came to show their support.

    At nine o''clock in the morning, a tform was erected outside the newly built ancestral shrine, and Wen Shu, dressed in ceremonial attire, slowly ascended the tform.

    Facing the ancestral tablets within the great hall, he first offered up three sticks of incense beforemencing the solemn ancestral worship.

    The grandeur of the ceremony drew countless onlookers to record the moment with their phones and post it online, quickly garnering millions of likes.

    But just as the ritual reached its critical juncture, Wen Shu, who had been dancing elegantly, suddenly stopped, his whole body copsing to the ground as though he had lost control.

    Song Yun, who was below the tform, rushed up immediately, only to find Wen Shu''s lips were purple, and his body was convulsing uncontrobly.

    He took Wen Shu''s pulse, yet it was strange that there seemed to be nothing unusual in his body.

    Song Yun frowned slightly, wondering if Wen Shu''s body was simply not coping due to fatigue from the strenuous past few days.

    He called over two people to help Wen Shu to a room to rest, while he took over the half-finished ceremony.

    In the heat of August, with the sun zing high, Song Yun, dressed in heavy clothing, danced the intricate and obscure dance; by the end, he was drenched in sweat, almost on the verge of copse.

    Without a moment''s rest, he headed towards the room where Wen Shu was resting.

    Upon pushing open the door, the room was empty.

    Had Wen Shu awoken by himself?

    However, after searching every possible ce, Song Yun found no trace of him!

    With questions mounting, Song Yun headed to the surveince room, and after reviewing footage from nearby cameras, he saw that just minutes after Wen Shu had entered the room, a man in a mask stealthily opened the door, and upon leaving, was shouldering arge sack!

    Damn it! Wen Shu must have been kidnapped!

    Song Yun was incredibly agitated at this point; Wen Shu hadn''t left the vige for very long, so it was unlikely to be the work of outsiders¡ªmore likely it was the handiwork of those bastards lurking in the shadows of the hidden families!

    Thinking of the various oddities in the vige, Song Yun was genuinely concerned for Wen Shu''s safety.

    "Dad, I need to step out for a bit!"

    After exining the situation to Song Bu, Song Bu looked deeply troubled.

    How dare they cause disruption on such an important day for the Song Family¡ªhad they no fear?

    "Do you need me to apany you in the search?"

    "The house needs to be looked after. I''ll have Bao Ding apany me; his second soul might be able to help."

    Hearing his son''s response, Song Bu nodded and said, "Just let Qing Qing know and thene back as soon as possible. I''ll deal with the pressure from the hidden families."

    Song Yun hurried to find Ye Qingqing, who was weing guests in the great hall, and upon seeing his anxious demeanor, Ye Qingqing''s eyes sharpened as if sensing that some dangerous event was descending upon them.

    "Wen Shu has been kidnapped!"

    "!!"

    Even though Ye Qingqing''s acquaintance with Wen Shu was short-lived, the young girl''s purity and innocence had indeed made many take a liking to her.

    He had never expected that they would dare to make a move on the Song Family''s territory today, clearly harboring the intention of catching them off guard in their moment ofcency.

    "Husband, you must be careful! The baby in my belly and I are waiting for you to bring Wen Shu back home!"

    Ye Qingqing softly said as she straightened Song Yun''s cor.

    Song Yun embraced his wife and called Huang Baoding, who was on the lookout, to drive them away.

    After over two hours on the road, Song Yun once again arrived at the outskirts of the jungle where someone had set up a Formation.

    The jungle at this time was lush and full of vitality, not at all like a ce that harbored any danger.

    Song Yun found the entrance and, with Huang Baoding, sped through the jungle, arriving in a whole new world.

    The second soul within Huang Baoding''s body now took control, and she took a deep breath and said faintly, "There have been people from the hidden families here."

    Song Yun clenched his fists, ready to fight at a moment''s notice.

    After an hour''s trek, from atop a slope, Song Yun gazed into the distance at the vige that had nearly trapped him.

    What shocked him was that the vige now showed no signs of habitation, and at the entrance, there seemed to be a person lying on the ground!

    Without hesitating, Song Yun approached the entrance and saw that it was indeed Wen Shu, who had been kidnapped!

    What on earth was going on?

    Song Yun also found it difficult to understand the thoughts of those people from the hidden families.

    "Wen Shu, Wen Shu..."

    He called out softly.

    At this time, Wen Shu was deep in a terrible nightmare, in which the vige was being consumed by a great fire, with countless people wailing in the mes. They were shouting, "The sacred object! Return our sacred object!"

    Then their heads all turned together, looking directly at Wen Shu with hollow eyes filled with angry mes.

    "Why aren''t you dead yet, you witch! Give us back our sacred object!"

    "Wen Shu! You destroyed the vige! You''re a murderer! You are the betrayer of the vige!"

    Wen Shu, in agony, squatted on the ground, shaking her head wildly, murmuring, "I''m not... I didn''t kill anyone... I was just trying to protect myself..."

    In reality, Song Yun saw that Wen Shu''splexion was getting worse, and without thinking too much, he pped her beautiful face several times.

    It was rough but effective.

    Wen Shu''s body jolted as her eyes fluttered open.

    "Where are we...?"

    Having just woken up, Wen Shu seemed a bit slow to respond. She looked around, and the scenery was painfully familiar.

    When she looked at the dpidated view of the vige, her pupils shrank suddenly. The scene from her dream... had be reality!

    She slowly stood up and walked like a zombie towards the interior of the vige.

    Song Yun sighed and reluctantly followed behind her.

    As he stepped through the archway, Song Yun felt as if a fog had clouded his alertness, making him quite ufortable.

    But the strength of the fog was so weak that a slight increase in focus allowed Song Yun to shake it off.

    It was different! The vige had changed too muchpared to before!

    "Wen Shu... you''ve returned..."

    A gaunt viger sat at the doorway of his fire-ravaged home, speaking weakly.

    "You are Grandpa San... how did you be like this..."

    The Grandpa San in Wen Shu''s memory was strong and sturdy, nothing like the skeleton-like old man before her!

 Chapter 248 The Battle Between Tao and Demons!

    "Wen Shu, Grandpa San really misses you, you dead girl, where have you been these days! Do you know or not, the vige has already... already..."

    Grandpa San covered his wrinkled face and wailed, "It''s over, everything is over! The vige''s century-old foundation has been destroyed by a great fire in an instant!"

    "I..."

    Wen Shu''s face was somewhat moved, she was well aware that the current situation in the vige was mostly her influence.

    Just as Wen Shu''s guilt became even stronger, a hoarse voice appeared in her heart.

    "Wen Shu, do you want to protect your n members? I can give you the most terrifying power in this world, and all you have to give is your loyalty!"

    This voice, like the whisper of a devil, incessantly tempted Wen Shu''s soul.

    Meanwhile, Song Yun frowned as he watched Wen Shu standing still in tears, a wisp of ck mist swirling above her head, like a harbinger of great disaster.

    And this little girl Wen Shu is yelling about some Grandpa San in this piece of air; where the heck does any persone from in this deserted vige!

    "This little girl is about to be possessed."

    Huang Baoding took a few steps backward, preparing to flee. In her eyes, Wen Shu was simply engulfed in demonic energy, and a slight misstep could lead to an irreversible doom!

    Usually, such demons would not have any shred of emotional principle; they act impulsively, killing people is just a trivial pleasure!

    "Damn it!"

    Song Yun bit his middle finger, his hands forming the Spiritual Official Mantra while he muttered incantations, and his originally crimson blood burst forth with golden light.

    Song Yun jabbed a finger at Wen Shu''s spiritual tform, and she uttered groans of pain, clearly in agony.

    The two forces continued to fight and wear each other down, Song Yun could clearly feel the remaining Inner Strength inside his body rapidly depleting.

    "Come help quickly!"

    Song Yun roared at Huang Baoding, who was trying to flee. Damn it, at such a critical moment, and you''re still backing away!

    Huang Baoding sighed with his second soul within, closed his eyes, and formed a hand seal. When he opened them again, his pitch-ck pupils became blood-red.

    "Break!"

    Huang Baoding bit his tongue and sprayed fresh blood towards Wen Shu.

    Huang Baoding was a true virgin boy; his blood was extremely pure and strong, having a natural restraint against demons and ghosts!

    Wen Shu was hit by this and her body emitted wafts of green smoke, the scorching pain causing her to roll on the ground incessantly.

    Seizing the opportunity, Song Yun tore off a strip from his clothing, and while the blood on his middle finger still lingered, drew a talisman!

    Then, he firmly attached it to Wen Shu''s forehead!

    A golden light spread from Wen Shu''s spiritual tform throughout her body, and this light struggled against the ck mist hovering above her head, as though they were mortal enemies.

    Both sides wrestled for control, each wanting to take possession of Wen Shu''s body.

    In the end, the golden light shone blindingly bright, and both Song Yun and Huang Baoding dared not look directly. When the light dimmed, they turned back around to see Wen Shu lying peacefully asleep on the ground.

    "Is there any residue left in her?"

    Song Yun bent down to pick Wen Shu up and asked.

    After a careful observation, Huang Baoding said with an awkward expression, "This little girl has a demon seed in her heart. With our power, we simply cannot remove it. If it doesn''t re up, it''s fine, but if it does, I''m afraid it will be difficult to manage."

    "Is there any way to suppress it?"

    "No," Huang Baoding said seriously, "We might as well just leave her here, let her fend for herself..."

    "Do you think I''m that kind of person?" Song Yun said tly, "If I had simply destroyed you back then, wouldn''t that have been much easier?"

    Huang Baoding showed a sheepish smile and mumbled, "Can I bepared to her..."

    Song Yun looked at the devastated vige and didn''t care if anyone was spying; he mustered his inner strength and shouted, "You vermin that only hide in dark corners, don''t let me catch you, or I will y and dismember you!"

    After saying that, Song Yun hugged Wen Shu and left.

    After Song Yun left, a figure slowly appeared at the entrance of the vige, watching the distance with great interest and muttering with a smile, "Song Yun, your death is not far away!"

    Arriving at the jungle''s exit, Song Yun specially went to the ce where the sacred object had been buried to search, but the object was gone from its marker, presumably taken by someone from the hidden n!

    ...

    At Hua''s vi, Ye Qingqing anxiously waited for news from Song Yun. She had returned to the city after the ancestral hall ceremony waspleted, along with Song Bu and Bai Qiu.

    "Don''t worry, that boy Song Yun is sure toe back safe."

    Bai Qiuforted her by putting an arm around her daughter-inw''s shoulders.

    "Mom, my heart just won''t stop pounding; could it be..."

    "It won''t be! You''re just confused because you''re concerned. Set your mind at ease; Song Yun will certainly be fine!"

    Just then, the sound of a car engine came from outside the door, and Ye Qingqing ran out without bothering to put on shoes.

    Song Yun had just gotten out of the car when he saw his barefooted wife rushing towards him; he quickly walked a few steps to catch her.

    Ye Qingqing clung to Song Yun like a ko, murmuring, "It''s good you''re back, it''s good you''re back."

    "Silly girl, there''s no ce in this world that can trap me."

    Song Yun supported her with one hand and with the other pinched Ye Qingqing''s cheek, now a little chubby due to pregnancy.

    "How about Wen Shu? Did you find her?"

    Song Yun opened the rear car door with one hand, Wen Shu was lying there quietly, having a sweet dream.

    "This girl, she really is sleeping soundly."

    Ye Qingqing somewhat dissatisfied, crawled into the car and pinched Wen Shu''s cheek gently.

    "Ah... Is it morning?"

    Wen Shu sat up, confused, rubbing her eyes in a dazed manner.

    Surrounded by people, she blinked in bewilderment, then turned over andy back down on the seat, muttering to herself with smacking lips, "It must be a dream, how could so many peoplee into my bedroom."

    "Time to get up!"

    Ye Qingqing was both exasperated and amused in her heart.

    Wen Shu, hearing the voice, woke uppletely, suddenly sitting up with big, innocent eyes.

    "Don''t you remember what just happened?"

    Song Yun asked calmly.

    Wen Shu shook her head in confusion and asked, "What happened? Isn''t today the day we go to the ancestral hall for the ceremony? Is it time already?"

    "!!!"

    The others exchanged looks; it seemed Wen Shu had lost a chunk of her memory.

    Song Yun stopped Huang Baoding, who was itching to spill everything, and said with a smile, "You overslept, the ceremony has already been held."

    "Ah!"

    Wen Shu sighed with disappointment and said apologetically, "I''m sorry, I don''t know why I slept so deeply... Maybe we can hold the ceremony again; I will make sure to get up early next time!"

    "It''s okay; there will always be another chance."

    Song Yun, with Ye Qingqing in his arms, returned to the living room, and Wen Shu followed with frowning brows. She began to wonder why she was sleeping in the car, fully dressed. Had she really just overslept?

 Chapter 249 Thank you, Brother Xincheng, for the rocket gift~

    Ye Qingqing now couldn''t go a moment without Song Yun, clinging to him wherever she went.

    Song Yun knew that the recent events had surely filled his wife with anxiety, so to ease Ye Qingqing''s tense mood, he specially sought out the most popr restaurant in Magic Capital at the moment, nning to take his wife out for a meaty feast.

    When he told Ye Qingqing the news, his wife hugged Song Yun and cheered for quite a while.

    "Ying Ying is great and all, but with all this ''don''t eat this, don''t eat that,'' the only thing I get is a nutritional meal. My taste buds can hardly tell salty from nd!"

    Ye Qingqing whispered Yang Yingying''s shorings into Song Yun''s ear while sneaking around behind everyone.

    After listening, Song Yun chuckled and kissed his wife''s cheek. Captain Yang was indeed too rigid, vehemently following the schedule. He really wondered, once she and Bao Ding were married, if their bedroom life would also be...

    "Madam, it''s almost mealtime now, are you nning to go out for dinner?"

    Speak of the devil and he shall appear!

    Song Yun was just about to sneak out with Ye Qingqing in his arms when Yang Yingying, like a ghost, suddenly stood in front of the two and asked.

    "I have a dinner engagement I need to attend, and as the wife of the wealthiest man, Qingqing must alsoe along."

    Hearing this, Yang Yingying nodded, and Song Yun gave his wife a look that seemed to say, "See how awesome your husband is? Said we''d go out and we''re going."

    But the next second, Yang Yingying started to pack up and said, "If you don''t mind, I''lle along. After all, some things at the banquet are not good for Madam''s health."

    "..."

    Song Yun dared not take Captain Yang with them, especially since he had booked a barbecue restaurant with distinctive features for the afternoon. If Captain Yang found out, she''d probably blow a fuse!

    Ye Qingqing was also a bit anxious at the bottom of her heart, pinching the soft flesh around Song Yun''s waist with her little hand, signaling him to quickly think of a solution!

    Dammit!

    He couldn''t worry about that now!

    Song Yun shouted toward Huang Baoding outside the house, "Bao Ding! Hurry up and take your wife away! I don''t want to go on a date only to have a third wheel tagging along!"

    Huang Baoding was dumbfounded by the shout, and the surroundingrades all jeered, calling Yang Yingying "sister-inw."

    At this time, Yang Yingying''s face, cold as it was, flushed a tinge of red, but she did not refute what Song Yun had just said.

    She took a piece of paper out of her pocket, on which was written a list of foods Ye Qingqing, as a pregnant woman, should not eat.

    "Since President Song doesn''t want me to follow, then just make sure Madam doesn''t eat any of the foods listed on this paper."

    Song Yun took it and nced over, and my, there were more than twenty items she couldn''t eat, which demonstrated Yang Yingying''s serious dedication to her job.

    After thanking her repeatedly, Song Yunkai eventually got Ye Qingqing out of the house in the car.

    The barbecue restaurant he had reserved for today was highly rated online, where the service staff dressed in various traditional costumes would bustle through the corridors¡ªit was quite interesting.

    After driving for half an hour, they reached the parking lot outside the restaurant.

    It was close to midday, and the parking lot was almost full.

    After circling around, Song Yun found that a Ferrari 911, for convenience''s sake, was parked diagonally, taking up two spots!

    This forced the rest of the drivers to wait helplessly outside the parking lot.

    Song Yun had never indulged such unseemly behavior, and he directly blocked the Ferrari 911 with his own car.

    If the owner wanted to leave, they could either wait until he finished his meal and moved the car, or they''d have to ram his car out of the way!

    Other drivers in the parking area, seeing this scene, beat their steering wheels and shouted in delight.

    That Ferrari 911, relying on its status as a sports car, just had to park diagonally, and now look what happened, what goes aroundes around! A car even more expensive than yours has blocked your way out, let''s see what you''re going to do now, you bastard!

    Song Yun, with Ye Qingqing in his arms, entered the restaurant. The environment inside was very good, and it didn''t be smoky just because it was a barbecue restaurant. On the contrary, the air was filled only with the fragrance of meat, and all other odors were sucked away by the exhaust hoods above each table.

    A young girl in ancient schr''s attire approached them, performed a curtsey, and asked softly, "Do the two of you have a reservation?"

    Song Yun nodded and took out his phone to show her the sessful reservation message.

    The young girl nced at it casually, and when she returned the phone to Song Yun, her fingers identally touched his, causing her cheeks to turn red.

    "Please... please follow me..."

    The young girl, who greeted thousands of customers every day in the restaurant, had never encountered a man as handsome as Song Yun.

    Could this man be a live streamer hired by the boss?

    Or maybe a star from that entertainmentpany?

    He was so handsome! And just standing there, he exuded an aura of refinement!

    Perhaps it was the stirrings of spring awakening in her heart that caused the young girl to give Song Yun and Ye Qingqing a prime seating spot.

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing sat down to order. While waiting, Song Yun noticed a female live streamer sitting diagonally in front of them.

    She was dining alone but had ordered a full table''s worth of meat.

    Two bodyguards d in suits, wearing sunsses and looking extremely cool, stood by her side.

    The live streamer kept thanking her viewers for gifts to the camera on her phone. When a "big brother" gifted a rocket, she would put on a squeaky voice and call out in a way that gave anyone listening goosebumps.

    It was these bodyguards who were proving their worth at this moment; otherwise, many diners would likely beining to the staff.

    "Thanks for the rocket from Brother New City~ Brother New City, muah muah muah, when are youing back to Magic Capital~ I miss you so much~"

    The live streamer''s voice was so grating, Song Yun really couldn''t understand why the current live streaming culture had be so poor. Was it really true that just taking on a ''loli'' tone and saying a few words could make you a millionaire a month?

    Earning money is just too easy these days!

    "Waitress, can you get thatdy to lower her voice? It''s affecting my appetite."

    Song Yun said this displeasedly as he called the young girl over.

    The young girl pressed her hands together in apology to Song Yun non-stop, then turned to approach the live streamer. However, she was met with an eye roll and a push from thetter.

    She knew that doing something negative in view of the camera would definitely affect the restaurant, so she could only suppress her anger and speak kindly.

    Song Yun''s brows furrowed slightly as he stood up and walked towards the live streamer.

    Seeing this, the young girl''s heart fluttered. Could it be that this handsome guy noticed her being bullied and wasing to her rescue?

    Wow!

    Such boyfriend material!

    If today he wasn''t apanied by a very pretty youngdy, she would certainly have asked for his contact details on the sly.

    "Sir, I''m sorry for the disturbance during your meal. I have informed the other party. You can return to your seat and wait for a moment, and your food will be served shortly."

    In the end, the young girl''s reason triumphed over the flutter in her heart. If she were to cause a disturbance between two tables of guests because of her, she would surely be fired.

    Hearing the faint plea in the young girl''s words, Song Yun shook his head, sighed, and returned to his seat.

 Chapter 250: Chapter 250 Louder! Havent you eaten?

    The speed of serving dishes in this restaurant was pretty good, only a little over ten minutes had passed since the order was ced when all the dishes were served.

    Just when Song Yun and Ye Qingqing were about to start eating, the female anchor arrogantly shouted at the waitress, "Why have all the other tables gotten their food, and I still have to wait a while!"

    The young waitress, who had just ced thest te of meat on Song Yun''s table, immediately pursed her lips and trotted over with an apologetic face, saying, "I''m so sorry, the dish you ordered needs more than ten minutes to marinate, so..."

    "That is no excuse for your slow service!"

    The female anchor mmed the table and shouted irrationally.

    "But I had informed you about the wait when you ordered..."

    "So you''re saying it''s my fault???"

    The anchor seemed very angry and turned off the live broadcast''s receiving volume, ensuring that no matter how loud she got, the followers in the live room wouldn''t hear her.

    "No, no, I didn''t mean that..."

    The waitress seemed very helpless, continuously waving her hands and apologizing.

    But the female anchor was not willing to let it go, and pointing at the waitress''s nose, she scolded, "The customer is God! By spending money in your restaurant, I''m basically paying your sry! Are you only capable of shifting the me onto God and not able to find the problem yourself?"

    Song Yun frowned slightly upon hearing this. This woman seemed a bit too bitter and harsh.

    At that moment, the restaurant was silent, with everyone eating their meals while listening in.

    The anchor''s anger was partly due to growing impatience, and also because, just moments before, the waitress had asked her to speak more quietly in front of so many viewers during her live broadcast!

    Wasn''t this just openly saying she was without ss?

    As a public figure, she didn''t want to leave that impression among the viewers in her live room, so she seized the opportunity to vent her anger!

    The young waitress stood there, at a loss for what to do, not daring to speak back, knowing that arguing with a customer would only make things worse for herself.

    However, the anchor showed no signs of stopping. She grabbed the hem of the waitress''s clothes and shook her violently back and forth, yelling, "Speak up! What, pretending to be mute now? Is this the kind of service your restaurant provides?!"

    The waitress bit her lip and kept apologizing.

    The more the anchor listened, the more irritated she became, and with her teeth clenched, she violently shoved the waitress, who stumbled back into a table behind her before stopping.

    Tears welled up in the girl''s eyes as she turned to the customers to apologize nonstop. The table she had bumped into handed her a napkin, and just asforting words were about to be spoken, they were interrupted by the female anchor.

    "Cry, cry, cry! Did Ie to your restaurant to watch you cry? Did someone in your family die? Stop wailing here!"

    This remark was a bit too much, and many diners stood up to criticize the female anchor.

    But she seemed indifferent, simply patting her bodyguard''s shoulder, the implication clear without words.

    Sure enough, under the intimidation of the two bodyguards, many diners extinguished their anger and sat back down, not wanting to get beaten up over a stranger.

    "Honey, that young waitress looks so pitiful," said Ye Qingqing, looking at the isted and defenseless waitress, feeling somewhat sympathetic. "It''s clearly not her fault. Why does that woman insist on ming her?"

    "Maybe that woman is a psycho," Song Yun suggested loudly, his voice reaching the anchor like a needle prick. She pointed at Song Yun and cursed, "What did you say, you son of a bitch? Say it again if you dare!"

    Song Yun stood up, his gaze cold as he looked at the female anchor.

    He walked toward her step by step, and the two bodyguards blocked him.

    Song Yun didn''t stop, simply squeezing his way between the two men.

    The two bodyguards instantly felt a formidable force crash into them, causing them to stagger several steps backwards.

    In the eyes of others, this might have seemed ordinary, but in the hearts of the two bodyguards, it was incredibly shocking.

    They were professionally trained, and one of them had even been the runner-up in a fightingpetition in Magic Capital, which meant they possessed professional skills and extremely stable stances. Yet even so, they had been pushed back by Song Yun!

    What kind of strength was this!

    The two of them rubbed their shoulders where they had been hit and dared not step forward to stop him again.

    Song Yun stepped forward and stood in front of the little girl.

    Seeing that it was the same handsome customer from before, the little girl''s grievances vanished like smoke, and she whispered with her head bowed, "Thank you..."

    The female anchor looked at Song Yun with disdain in her eyes. No matter how tough you are, you wouldn''t dare hit me in front of everyone, right?

    It was a joke¡ªif Song Yun really didy a hand on her, the female anchor could immediately spend money to trend herself online, and then inciteizens to take revenge on this man!

    By then, she wouldn''t only gain a bunch of new fans but could also extort a nice sum!

    "I''m sorry, I''m very sorry. We apologize for the unpleasant dining experience."

    At this moment, the restaurant''s floor manager ran down from the second floor and bowed to the female anchor, apologizing, "I''m so sorry, miss. This little girl is new and hasn''t gone through professional training..."

    "You use the ''neer'' excuse whenever there''s an issue, how funny," the female anchor sneered. "I''m not someone who holds petty grudges. Today, this table..."

    "We''ll pay the bill!"

    "Fine, then let her apologize to me, and we''ll call it even."

    The floor manager kept making eye signals at the little girl, who actually didn''t want to apologize. First, she hadn''t done anything wrong, and second, if she apologized, where would that leave Song Yun?

    This handsome guy had stood up for her!

    But under the pressure of making a living, the little girl reluctantly stepped forward and whispered to the female anchor, "I''m sorry.."

    "Didn''t hear you!"

    The female anchor looked at Song Yun with a smug expression, as if to say: Look at you ying the hero, how does it feel now? I just want to toy with you fools.

    "I''m sorry..."

    "Louder! Didn''t you eat?"

    "I''m sorry!"

    Qing Qing suddenly moved a step forward and red at the female anchor as she shouted.

    The female anchor, seeing the anger in the other''s eyes, immediately felt aggrieved. She mmed the table and shouted, "Is this how you apologize!?"

    The m might have been a bit too forceful¡ªthe tes piled high from a finished meal started to wobble and eventually tipped towards the female anchor.

    This scene made everyone in the restaurant internally cheer in satisfaction!

    The female anchor stood frozen in ce, looking at her skirt smeared with all sorts of stains, a nameless anger rising in her heart: "It''s all because of you! My skirt that cost over ten thousand is ruined!"

    As soon as she said this, the surrounding diners were shocked.

    It was clearly your own fault your skirt got dirty, yet you turn around and put all the me on the little girl!

    That''s just too damn inhuman!

 Chapter 251: Chapter 251 I just want this dress!

    "I didn''t even touch the table, how could you me me..."

    The young girl said in astonishment.

    But the female live stream host red with her eyes wide, pointing at the oil stain on her dress and shouted, "It''s all because you just screamed too loudly and scared me! So you have topensate for this dress!"

    Holy shit!!!

    I''ve seen shameless, but never this shameless!

    Just now when the young girl softly apologized, you said you couldn''t hear! Raise her voice to apologize and you''re pushing all the me onto her!

    Truly fucking unbelievable!

    With the attitude of wanting to smooth things over, the shift manager stepped forward and said, "Miss, how about we handle it this way, our restaurant will take care of all the dry cleaning expenses for this dress..."

    Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the live stream host, who seemed visibly upset, her chest heaving with anger.

    "This dress is from a new collection by the House of the Old Buddha! It''s a luxury item! Do you understand what a luxury item is? It means it''s ruined with one wash!"

    "I''ve only worn this dress a couple of times, and now it''s ruined because of your waiter''s mistake! Aren''t you supposed topensate?!"

    The shift manager was sweating profusely due to the aggressive attitude of this woman, who clearly seemed to be trying to extort money, expecting the restaurant to fullypensate!

    If it was a dress worth a few hundred, then fine, it''s paid for, but from what she said, this dress costs over ten thousand!

    That''s almost equivalent to my monthly sry!

    "Miss, please calm down. You can''t say that. After all, the oil stain on this dress is because you hit the table..."

    "I''ll say it again! It was because I was scared by your waiter that I hit the table!" the live stream host said fuming.

    Having worked in the service industry for many years, the shift manager had never encountered such a troublesome customer.

    "It''s really a world full of wonders," Song Yun said with a sneer. "We are all adults here, and there''re surveince cameras around, right? If you ask me, just call the police and let the authorities decide who''s right and who''s wrong in this situation!"

    "Why do you love poking your nose into other people''s business so much?"

    Looking bitterly at Song Yun, the live stream host gestured to her two bodyguards.

    Intending to teach this man a lesson!

    But the two bodyguards stood still without the slightest intention to step forward; in fact, they also disliked the live stream host, who cooed and pretended to be cute online for gifts, then turned around and cursed those who sent gifts as idiots.

    Plus, with today''s incident, they had seen enough to know that this woman was simply being unreasonable. Continuing to work for her probably wouldn''t end well!

    "We are sorry, but the contract clearly states that if we encounter someone too troublesome for the two of us to handle, we have the right to retreat first."

    After one bodyguard spoke, he turned and left, followed closely by the other, clearly not taking the live stream host seriously.

    With the departure of the two deterrents, other diners began to stand up and use the live stream host.

    "This woman is just too venomous! The young girl was just doing her job, and you called her over to berate her! Thinking you''re god after tipping a few hundred?"

    "I bet you''re just trying to scam money! A dress worth over ten thousand, why don''t you go rob someoneinstead!"

    "And you''re a live stream host with this kind of behavior? Has the threshold for this industry really got so low? It''s downright disgusting!"

    Faced with the constant reproach from the crowd, the live stream host didn''t back down but became even more brazen.

    "I''mying it out right now! If you don''t pay for this dress, I''ll st your restaurant all over the inte! I have over two million fans, and I could easily ruin your business!"

    On hearing this, the shift manager''s brow furrowed. The social influence of the opponent was indeed significant; if the restaurant''s business declined over the incident involving ten thousand, the losses would be immense!

    "Then you''re far too full of yourself, really think today''sizens are so blind to indulge your nonsense?" Song Yun said with a coldugh.

    The female live-streamer stretched out her hand in a fit of rage, her long nails wing towards Song Yun''s face.

    If she seeded, Song Yun''s face would likely be disfigured.

    Song Yun''s hands moved as fast as lightning, seizing the live-streamer''s wrist, and with his other hand, he snapped her fingernails straight down the middle.

    "Ah! My manicure cost three thousand yuan!"

    The live-streamer screamed, "Just wait until my boyfriend gets back; he won''t let you guys off! I swear I will break your damn legs!"

    "Thest person who talked big like this in front of me had to carry a train and flee Magic Capital overnight," Song Yun said disdainfully.

    The live-streamer could neither outfight nor outshout him, so she could only keep pressuring the manager.

    "Think clearly! If you don''tpensate me for this dress, then be prepared for your restaurant to go out of business!"

    Now, the manager only felt a headacheing on, contemting whether to pay thepensation or not. He couldn''t make such a big decision on his own, but if the matter really got blown up online, he would definitely be scolded by the boss!

    "Aren''t you a big-time live-streamer? Are you reallycking that ten thousand yuan?"

    Some customers shouted out loud.

    "None of your damn business!" the live-streamer retorted: "Don''t be a busybody like that jerk! Otherwise, wait for my boyfriend toe back to Magic Capital tomorrow, and he''ll break your legs too!"

    "Such filthynguage, truly a shrew!" Ye Qingqing had not wanted to stand out, but she was not going to let this madwoman curse her husband!

    She directly opened her purse, took out a stack of cash, and threw it on the table, saying, "I''ll cover thepensation for this youngdy!"

    Upon seeing the brand-new banknotes, the live-streamer snorted and slipped them into her pocket. Chapter Explore:

    Having lost her appetite to continue eating, the live-streamer gathered her gear and prepared to leave.

    But just as she was about to go, she was stopped by Ye Qingqing, who said coldly, "You seem to have misunderstood something."

    "???"

    Looking puzzled, the live-streamer said, "What, after taking the money, do you expect me to apologize? Impossible!"

    Ye Qingqing directly grabbed the live-streamer''s dress and said indifferently, "This dress I''ve bought with my money. Since you took the money, take off the dress for me!"

    Upon hearing this, the live-streamer''s face showed both shock and fear; she had not expected this beautiful woman in front of her to make such an outrageous demand!

    "That''s right, cash for goods, sounds fair to me!"

    "Your clothes are only worth a little over ten thousand, but thisdy gave you at least twenty thousand, right! Hurry up and return the clothes to her!"

    "Off! Off! Off!"

    The onlookers, not afraid to make the situation worse, started egging on the scene.

    "Fine, I don''t want it anymore!"

    The live-streamer had never encountered such a ruthless character before. Just as she was about to dig the money out of her pocket, she was stopped by Ye Qingqing holding her down.

    "My money isn''t something you can just take or return whenever you want!"

    Ye Qingqing said coldly, "Right now, I just want that dress!"

    The live-streamer felt humiliated but seemed to forget how she herself had been unyielding when bullying the waiter just moments ago!

 Chapter 252 Youre Extorting!

    The diners surrounding the anchorwoman closed in, all wanting to see what would be of this woman.

    Caught between a rock and a hard ce, if she stripped off her clothes in public, she feared she''d end up on the evening news headlines, but such fame was not what she desired.

    On the inte, the anchorwoman always presented herself as innocent, adorable, and sweet; if her fans saw her in a bikini...

    She didn''t dare to think about it!

    "I don''t want the money! Do you really want to force a sale on me?"

    With gritted teeth and determined heart, the anchorwoman stood tall and started making her way through the crowd: "Let''s see who dares to touch me¡ªI''ll immediately fall to the ground if anyone so much as brushes against me!"

    Shameless!

    The crowd couldn''t help but be astonished. Was this really a public figure? Acting like somemon hooligan!

    "You don''t want the money, does that mean this youngdy is no longer suspected of dirtying your dress?"

    Song Yunmented nonchntly from the side.

    The anchorwoman just wanted to leave this problematic ce as soon as possible, impatiently humming a few times before trying to push her way through the crowd to escape.

    "Since the youngdy has been cleared of suspicion, that means your earlier actions amounted to extortion!"

    "This restaurant is equipped with plenty of cameras, and everything you said can serve as evidence!"

    "Ten thousand yuan may not be a lot, but it''s just enough to have you working a sewing machine for a few years!"

    Song Yun''s words caught the anchorwomanpletely off guard.

    "Call the police, let them handle the issue."

    In a panic, the anchorwoman approached Song Yun, trying to grab his hand but was pushed aside by Ye Qingqing.

    Her eyes filled with a pleading look, she said, "Please don''t call the police, if you do, my life will be ruined. Sir, I beg you, spare me."

    "That will depend on your sincerity."

    Song Yun pulled over a chair to sit down and calmly said, "This youngdy has done nothing wrong, yet you berated her and extorted ten thousand yuan from her, causing her great mental distress. Do you think you shouldn''t make restitution?"

    "I''llpensate, I''llpensate, just name the sum, and I absolutely won''t argue!"

    "Seeing as you''ve recognized your mistake with good attitude, let''s settle for this much then."

    Song Yun held up a finger and the anchorwoman breathed a sigh of relief, counting out a thousand yuan from her purse and cing it in the server''s hand.

    "It appears you''ve misunderstood me."

    "Ah?" The anchorwoman was taken aback and then realized, her eyes widening in amazement as she eximed, "Are you telling me topensate a server ten thousand?! Have you lost your mind?"

    "Ten thousand yuan is more important than your future, but you must make that clear to yourself!"

    The anchorwoman grimaced, unwillingly pulling all the money from her purse and throwing it on the table.

    The ten thousand yuan she had just withdrawn to go shopping now resulted in a double loss; she not only failed to profit from the restaurant but also ended up spending so much!

    Now, her gaze at Song Yun burned with fury, as if she wanted to shred the man before her to pieces!

    "The money''s paid, can I leave now?!"

    The anchorwoman spoke each word with venom in her tone.

    Today, she had made a public fool of herself and been the center of a spectacle!

    Damn it, wait until my boyfriendes back, then we''ll have a good chat!

    "Get lost."

    Song Yun waved his hand dismissively.

    With a heart full of humiliation, the anchorwoman quickly left through the crowd.

    When she reached the parking lot, she found her Porsche 911 blocked by a Lamborghini Veneno!

    This luxury car worth tens of millions was a rare sight in the whole of Hua Country! She never expected toe across one!

    She pulled out her phone and took several selfies beside the Veneno, then photoshopped the pictures and posted them on her social media.

    Seeing the enviousments from her friends and other anchorwomen, the displeasure in her heart vanished like smoke.

    However, this venomous vehicle had blocked her own car, and she was unable to leave for the time being. What was she supposed to do now?

    But then, the female anchor thought of something extremely important!

    With her beauty, could she possibly strike up a conversation with the owner of the venomous car and then develop a rtionship that would go beyond friendship?

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    It was very likely!

    Who was she?

    An inte celebrity with millions of followers online! Isn''t this what the rich second generation are into these days?

    As long as she was willing to lower her standards and earnestly invest in this rtionship, who cared about her current boyfriend?

    She took out her makeup kit from her bag and began to carefully touch up her makeup while waiting.

    After more than an hour, the female anchor felt she was about to wilt from the heat.

    "Honey, doesn''t the woman upfront look familiar?"

    A familiar voice came from behind the female anchor, and she turned her head with a look of disgust to see Song Yun and Ye Qingqing.

    "Honey, is she waiting especially for us?"

    "You low-ss trash are worthy of my wait?!"

    The female anchor said venomously.

    "Then what are you doing standing in front of our car?"

    "Your car?"

    The female anchor was stunned for a moment, then burst intoughter. Pointing at Ye Qingqing, she said, "There''s a limit to pretending! You probably don''t even know the name of this car!"

    Song Yun couldn''t be bothered to entangle with this kind of woman, so he simply took out the keys and beeped the venomous car.

    "Beep beep!"

    The sudden noise startled the female anchor, and she looked at Song Yun in surprise. Was this car actually this man''s???

    "Can you now move away from the front of my car?"

    Song Yun took a tissue from his pocket and wiped the already shiny car body, then threw the tissue into a trash bin.

    As if the mere presence of the female anchor had contaminated his beloved car.

    The female anchor now felt that she was the purest fool, and the biggest fool at that.

    First, she had her face pped repeatedly in the restaurant, and then she exited nurturing thoughts of climbing higher in society!

    And what was the result?

    She was continuously humiliated!

    Such incidents had never happened to her before!

    But a person who could afford to drive the venomous car must be rich or noble. Despite her reluctance, the female anchor had no choice but to stand aside obediently, praying that the venomous car would be driven away quickly.

    Now, she just wanted to drive home, take a shower, and get a good night''s sleep!

    Song Yun took Ye Qingqing in a beautiful tailslide drift out of the parking lot.

    Back at the Hua Country Premier Vi, Yang Yingying came up and sniffed around Ye Qingqing.

    "Did you have grilled meat for lunch???"

    Team Leader Yang''s frown was deep.

    Song Yun, seeing her about to open her mouth, knew his ears would soon be assaulted.

    "We only had a little, really just a bit!"

    Upon hearing Song Yun''s words, Yang Yingying pointed at Ye Qingqing''s round belly as if to say, are you kidding me?

    "It should be showing now..."

    "You''re not allowed to take thedy out and let her eat randomly!"

    Yang Yingying left them with that remark and started to prepare yogurt for Ye Qingqing to aid digestion.

 Chapter 253 Have you thought it through?

    In the afternoon, Yuan Siyi came over.

    Ye Qingqing pulled her by the hand into the room to have a secret chat, making Song Yun feel itching with curiosity.

    Wen Shu, the silly girl, wasn''t negatively affected by what happened before.

    She was still happily ying motion-sensing games in the living room.

    After more than an hour, Yuan Siyi walked out of the room with a blushing face, and Ye Qingqing whispered mysteriously to Song Yun, "Si Yi is staying overnight at the vi tonight."

    "???"

    As a healthy adult, Song Yun naturally understood the implications of those words!

    So, he couldn''t help but feel a surge of anticipation.

    Evening came.

    As Song Yun was showering, suddenly the door opened.

    A draft of cold air blew in, and when he briskly turned his head, he saw Yuan Siyi, wrapped in a bath towel, standing at the door with a shy face.

    Song Yun jumped in fright and quickly grabbed a bath towel to wrap around himself, saying, "How did youe in..."

    "Qing Qing told me to..."

    Fine, fine!

    It matched what she had said in the afternoon.

    Song Yun, full of youthful vigor and a martial artist to boot, had a vitality several times stronger than that of an average person.

    He felt a warm liquid slowly flowing from his nostrils and realized in annoyance that he was having a nosebleed again!

    This was already the second time this month!

    As a tycoon of Magic Capital to be in such a state was utterly embarrassing!

    Yuan Siyi, as pure as one could be, had no idea what to do at the moment; she could only stand there, her eyes involuntarily sizing up Song Yun''s robust physique.

    "Have you thought it through?"

    Song Yun walked over and helped Yuan Siyi tuck her hair behind her ear.

    The action seemed to buzz in Yuan Siyi''s brain, blocking out all thought. She nodded slightly in agreement.

    She then felt her body being lifted off the ground as Song Yun carried her back to the bedroom.

    The night passed without words...

    Early the next morning, Ye Qingqing pushed the door open and saw both of them still sleeping soundly. She couldn''t resist the urge to tease them.

    But as she approached the bed, Song Yun suddenly opened his eyes, startling her. She slipped and nearly fell, but Song Yun quickly caught her, wrapping his arms around his wife''s waist just in time to avoid disaster.

    Themotion naturally woke Yuan Siyi, who opened her eyes to see Ye Qingqing and then shyly ducked under the covers, too embarrassed to face her.

    Ye Qingqing let out a wicked giggle and reached her hands towards the covers.

    "Ah!"

    Yuan Siyi let out a yelp when someone touched her thigh, and Song Yun, powerless against the pregnant woman, could only watch helplessly.

    "Alright, enough already. Let''s go downstairs for breakfast."

    Seeing Yuan Siyi''s eyes slightly reddened, as if she might start crying if teased any further, Song Yun quickly intervened to smooth things over.

    Ye Qingqing extended her hand with a mischievous smile and then sniffed, saying, "Si Yi, your natural body scent is really nice."

    What a hooligan!

    Song Yun quickly got dressed and went downstairs, taking Ye Qingqing with him.

    More than ten minutester, Yuan Siyi gingerly came downstairs step by step. When she saw the way everyone was looking at her, she hung her head, wishing she could disappear into the floor.

    After breakfast, Song Yun continuously stimted Yuan Siyi''s acupoints with massage techniques, which would help her recover in the shortest time possible.

    "Ring, ring, ring~"

    His phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from a professional manager inside his ownpany, Song Yun''s expression changed as he answered.

 Chapter 254 This task is mandatory and cannot be refused!

    "What happened?"

    Yuan Siyi asked cautiously.

    "Thepany''s run into some trouble, I need to take care of it."

    Song Yun''s face was now somewhat gloomy.

    It seemed that the call he had just received indeed brought very bad news.

    He said goodbye to his family and drove to thepany.

    Upon reaching thepany, he took the VIP elevator straight to the general manager''s office, where the professional manager was sitting on the sofa, looking distressed and continuously smoking.

    The office was filled with a thick haze of smoke, and Song Yun was forced to step back out as soon as he pushed the door open.

    "Old Yan, can you f***ing open a window!"

    Song Yun cursed with a frown, knowing that this professional manager was one of the top in their batch. But looking at Old Yan now, with red eyes and a haggard face, he looked as if he had been sucked dry by a demon.

    "President Song, you''re finally here!"

    Old Yan''s voice was hoarse as he spoke.

    "Tell me the whole story!"

    After listening to Old Yan slowly recount the entire sequence of events, Song Yun''s eyes shed with fury!

    The dispute had urred in thergestmercial za under his umbre, which housed only international big brands.

    One of the stores, named ml, had not requested to renew its lease after it expired in half a month, so the za''s executives promised the store to another brand.

    The conflict began from there.

    ml believed that even if they didn''t renew the lease, the store should still be reserved for them, as they were an international top brand. Their presence in the za was an honor for the za.

    Soon after, ml''s overseas headquarters posted a lengthy article on their social media, using the za of irresponsible behavior and backward and inferior management.

    What started as a shop dispute escted into usations of discrimination.

    They widely circted posts using Hua Country people of having no management experience and iming that their brand was like casting pearls before swine in this za!

    But what made people most angry was that in their posts, they used the derogatory term "Chinazi" to refer to Hua Country!

    This was simply a disgrace!

    Song Yun threw his cigarette to the ground fiercely. These bastards, making big bucks in our Hua Country and then cursing us once they put down their chopsticks!

    This was the perfect disy of vile nature!

    Truth be told, the faulty with ml. Failing to propose a renewal upon contract expiration naturally meant they intended to exit the market. But now, they med all their wrongs on Song Yun''s side and used extremely offensivenguage to insult the entire Hua Country!

    These white-skinned bastards, if they dared to say this in front of Song Yun, he wouldn''t mind showing them what he called the iron fist of justice!

    Not just Song Yun, butizens online too were extremely angry about this matter. The issue quickly went viral on wb, and ml''s official ount was sted withments to the point that they had to disable thement function out of desperation.

    "President Song, the situation is far from simple. After a few hours of fermentation, we''ve discovered that ml has united with all the foreign brands in the za intending to pressure us to back down!"

    "Not only that, but ml also wants our za to issue an apology statement andpensate ml for all the losses incurred in this incident, adding up to 600 million!"

    Song Yun snorted coldly. Did these foreign brands really think they couldn''t survive without them?

    Thinking they could force him into submission with such low tactics, as if he were made of y?!

    Meanwhile, in Forty-nine City.

    Tianyu Company issued a statement that all their artists would terminate contracts with ml, even if it meantpensating for the contract damages!

    Half an hour after Tianyu had issued its statement, all entertainmentpanies, big and small throughout Hua Country, followed suit one after another.

    Suddenly, the whole of Hua Country''s market was boycotting ml. However, the other side didn''t take the matter to heart at all.

    They believed that once the online fervor in Hua Country died down in a few months, everyone would forget about it. By then they could simply hire some marketing ounts and influencers to sing their praises, and they could make aeback as before.

    Discount, promotion, forgetfulness¡ªwhen these ring words came together, they formed the support that allowed these foreign brands to stand firm and act arrogantly.

    But what they didn''t know was that Song Yun had no intention of reconciling. Even if all the foreign brands withdrew from his za, he wouldn''t feel a bit of sorrow!

    In his heart, national glory meant much more than a mere sum of money!

    "President Song, the ml headquarters just sent us a final ultimatum!"

    Old Yan quickly ryed while looking at the email on theputer screen, "They said they''ve united with 90% of the brands in the za and are demanding that we issue an apology statement immediately and offer half a year''s rent-free for all brands in the za!"

    Upon hearing this, Song Yun let out a coldugh. No wonder those foreign brands were stubbornly taking a stand together¡ªthis was where their interestsy.

    "Ding! The host has been assigned a new mission!"

    "The eternal me of Hua Country passes down through a thousand years; as long as the fire burns, the people endure! First came foreign invaders, repelled by countless martyrs with their flesh and blood forming the Great Wall. Now it''s time for the host to take up the torch from the ancestors! You must bring down ml from its horse!"

    "This is a mandatory mission and cannot be refused! If the mission fails, all of the host''s achievements will be reduced to zero!"

    The system''s intentions aligned perfectly with Song Yun''s thoughts. These foreign brands had been living in luxury for many years, so it was time for him to y executioner and slice them off their pedestals one by one!

    "Nopromise! If they want a war, we''ll give them war! Let''s see who has thestugh!"

    Song Yun mmed his hand on the table and shouted.

    Old Yan looked at Song Yun''s young face and felt reassured. He had thought that the young man might buckle under the pressure and cave in, but now he saw that his boss was a real man through and through!

    "A bunch of ragtag fools thinking they can make me submit! Tell ml headquarters, I''ll y hardball with them to the end!"

    Song Yun lit a cigarette and asked slowly, "Who''s the CEO of ml''s Hua Country division?"

    Old Yan looked up the information and said, "The CEO of ml''s Hua Country division is named Josiah Childe. He''s 35 years old, from the beautiful country from the Childe Family. He took over ml''s Hua Country operations two years ago. During his tenure, the business turnover in Hua Country increased by 30%, earning him the title of ''Child of Business''."

    "It seems that this brand unification was also his suggestion to the headquarters."

    "Hmph, is this Josiah Childe in Hua Country?"

    "He''s always been in Hua Country. Recently he came to Magic Capital specially because of the za issue!"

    "Alright, arrange a meeting with this man for me. I''d like to see what this scheming CEO looks like!"

    Upon hearing this, Old Yan immediately said, "President Song, actually Josiah Childe has already sent people to contact us, wishing to discuss the issue face-to-face with you."

    "Heh, that makes things much easier. Tell him we''ll meet in an hour."

    Song Yun was curious to see what game the other party was ying!

 Chapter 255 Sister, you guys are so pretty~

    In the presidential suite of thergest sailboat hotel in Magic Capital, Joshua Child was dressed in a sharp suit, holding a ss of red wine and standing in front of a spacious floor mirror.

    He was already 35 years old, in the prime of life, when his family had assigned him to take charge of the business in Hua Country. At the time, he felt dissatisfied, believing that a poor ce like this couldn''t possibly afford a luxury brand like ML.

    But when he actually made the long journey to Magic Capital, just getting off the ne, he was stunned by the scene before him.

    The towering skyscrapers, the neat and orderly streets¡ªevery bit of it unted the heritage of a top-tier city.

    Starting work, Joshua Child had originally thought it would be difficult to promote the business in Hua Country, but who would have known that once the luxury brands from Europe and America began their overwhelming advertisements, those wealthy individuals would line up to snap up the products!

    The purchasing power and employee retention rates far exceeded those of Beaund by several times!

    In just a few short years, his status within the family skyrocketed. He was even recently ssified as the third in line for session!

    Originally all these glories were brought to him by Hua Country. However, perhaps due to the business being too smooth from the start, he never took this ancient country seriously.

    He even brazenly said at a gathering of friends that people in Hua Country were foolish with too much money, easy to deceive.

    The moment he said it, he felt a jolt in his heart, especially since many of the elites from Hua Country were in attendance.

    Before he could apologize on the pretext of being drunk, many agreed with his remarks, with the so-called elite ss making up more than half.

    It was only then that he saw topics considered taboo in Beaund could be openly discussed here.

    At the same time, his disdain for Hua Country deepened somewhat.

    "Bang bang bang!"

    The door was knocked, Joshua Child finished the red wine in his ss and pped his face to sober up.

    He opened the door to let in the head of the internal investigation department of the group.

    Listening to the report from the other party, Joshua Child''s lips curled into a cold smirk.

    He had never considered Song Yun a threat¡ªpossibly due to her young age¡ªthus Joshua Child always believed that the investigation department had mythologized a young person who had gained fame early.

    Now, having united more than two hundred luxury brands to exert collective pressure, if Song Yun showed the slightest resistance, he dared to withdraw these brands from the shopping mall.

    By then, amercial area which used to rake in money might turn into an unwanted burden no one visits!

    Such losses could be enough to bring down the finances of apany!

    He believed if Song Yun was apetent businessman, she definitely wouldn''t do anything irrational.

    "Tell Song Yun that it''s inconvenient for me to meet her before this matter is settled."

    After sending off the head of the investigation department, Joshua Child looked out the floor-to-ceiling window at Magic Capital, feeling as if in this moment, he was the king of the city!

    Just then, Joshua Child''s phone buzzed a few times. His eyes sharpened upon seeing the caller information.

    After several seconds, he picked up the call, and a woman''s voice came from the other end.

    "Brother, I''m in the negative third level parking garage of the sailboat hotel."

    With that, she hung up the phone.

    Joshua Child licked his lips, fixed his suit in the mirror, and quietly stepped out the door.

    In the underground parking lot parked a pink big G, a scantily-d blonde with blue eyes sat in the driver''s seat, constantly watching the elevator moving up and down.

    When she saw Joshua Child, she gently sounded the horn.

    Joshua Child got in the car, looked at the woman in front of him, and could no longer restrain his emotions, holding her face for a French kiss.

    After a long kiss, their lips parted, and the woman''s hand kept skimming across Joshua Child''s chest. He caught her small hand and took a finger into his mouth.

    In this confined space, an ambiguous air was beginning to rise!

    ...

    Song Yun finally received a notice in the office from Qiao Si. Childe who didn''t want to meet him, and he let out a coldugh, too indifferent to care.

    After all, if they really met, he figured he couldn''t help but make that bastard understand why the flowers were so red!

    "Mr. Yan, have someone thoroughly investigate all of ml''s recent actions. As soon as you find any vitions, swiftly join forces with the officials to stop them. Since they have no shame, we''ll strip their faces bare!"

    Mr. Yan was shocked in his heart, realizing that this young boss was even more resolute and decisive than he had thought!

    Leaving thepany, Song Yun returned to his Magic Capital vi.

    Upon pushing the door open, he found that only Wen Shu and Yuan Siyi were at home. After asking, he learned that today Ye Qingqing was going to the hospital for a prenatal check-up, and for the safety of their daughter-inw, Song Bu and Bai Qiu had specially apanied her.

    By then, it was already time for lunch.

    Song Yun was toozy to cook, and seeing that Yuan Siyi was fully recovered after a morning''s rest, he took the two women to a genuine Sichuan restaurant.

    Because they hadn''t made a reservation, the waiter regretfully informed them that the private rooms were all booked and they could only eat in the main hall.

    Song Yun never had many pretentious habits, and furthermore, the Sichuan cuisine was indeed authentic, so he chose a corner in the hall.

    Even though they were seated quite far back, due to Yuan Siyi and Wen Shu''s off-the-charts attractiveness, they drew countless sidelong nces.

    Some people even mistook the two women for big celebrities,ing over with mobile phones in hand, hoping to get a photo with them.

    After rejecting four or five men, a five or six-year-old girl ran over.

    She wasn''t as tall as the dining table and could only tiptoe and cling to the table as she adorably said, "Two sisters, you''re so pretty~"

    "Thank you, little friend. When you grow up, you''re sure to be even prettier than your sisters."

    Yuan Siyi said, smiling as she patted the little girl''s head.

    "Sister, sister, can I take a picture with you?"

    The little girl shook her phone, which was even bigger than her palm, and asked with her head tilted cutely.

    Yuan Siyi, seeing the girl''s adorable appearance, felt her heart almost melting.

    She held the girl in her arms, helped her switch to the camera, and together took a picture with her.

    "Thank you, sister~ I hope we can meet again next time~"

    The little girl cheerfully hugged Yuan Siyi''s neck and nted a kiss on her cheek.

    After being put down by Yuan Siyi, the girl scurried back towards her parents on her short little legs.

    But just around a corner, a 15 or 16-year-old Caucasian girl suddenly came around and bumped the little girl to the ground, who gasped in pain as she rubbed her backside.

    "It hurts so much... but Sen Sen is already five years old! I can''t cry!"

    The little girl muttered to herself, constantlyforting herself, but the Caucasian girl looked down at her with disdain, muttering a string of English words.

    Because she spoke too quickly, no one around understood what was said, but thest sentence in Chinese from the Caucasian girl provoked public indignation!

    "Fack! Dirty Hua Country people, get away from me!"

    Though the little girl sitting on the ground didn''t understand very well, the fierce expression on the Caucasian girl''s face was enough to scare her into tears.

    Looking down condescendingly, the Caucasian girl snorted coldly and turned to leave.

 Chapter 256 What Do You Think You Are!

    "Think you can hit someone and just walk away?"

    Song Yun originally thought it was a misunderstanding and didn''t pay much attention, but seeing the white girl''s arrogant demeanor, he couldn''t contain his anger.

    After all, standing on the soil of Hua Country and insulting its people, Song Yun couldn''t just stand by and do nothing!

    He walked toward the white girl while Yuan Siyi and Wen Shu followed closely behind, both women squatting down tofort the crying little girl.

    At this moment, the white girl looked impatiently at Song Yun, her eyes full of provocation.

    "Who are you?"

    Hearing this, Song Yun coldly said, "Stop spouting that foreignnguage, if you''re going to talk, speak Mandarin!"

    The white girl looked at him in disbelief; she hadn''t expected such a handsome man to speak vulgarly.

    She pointed her finger at Song Yun and shrieked shrilly, "You dare curse at me! Do you know who I am? Do you know where I''m from?!"

    Song Yun grabbed her pointing finger and bent it in the opposite direction.

    "Since you can speak humannguage, you should know it''s very impolite to point at people like that. If your parents didn''t teach you, then I''ll have to do it myself!"

    The girl screamed in pain several times as her body gradually bent down due to Song Yun''s increasing force.

    At this moment, the restaurant''s management and the little girl''s guardian also arrived.

    After ensuring the little girl wasn''t seriously hurt, a young couple repeatedly bowed to Song Yun in thanks.

    "I went to the car with Sen Sen''s mom to get something and didn''t expect so much to happen when I came back."

    The man looked at his daughter with eyes full of distress.

    "It''s fine, just be more careful next time."

    After speaking, Song Yun once again turned his attention to the white girl. Seeing the sweat of pain beading on her forehead, he said indifferently, "Learned your lesson yet?"

    "Fa..."

    The white girl hadn''t finished cursing when the pain in her finger suddenly intensified. She knelt on the ground, crying out in agony, eyes tightly shut.

    "Speak humannguage!"

    "I... I know I was wrong..."

    "Sir, this youngdy''s background is not simple," a restaurant manager whispered to Song Yun. "She''s the daughter of a military attache at the Beautiful Country''s conste..."

    Ordinary people, upon hearing this, would certainly prefer to avoid trouble.

    But who was Song Yun? He had just got a headache from those foreign luxury goods, and now facing this situation, there was no way he would let it go easily.

    "Just the daughter of a military attache; I thought she was some grand princess from a desert country."

    Song Yun sneered repeatedly without any intention of letting go.

    The restaurant manager had never encountered such a ruthless person before and was at a loss for words to persuade.

    "My precious daughter! What''s happened to you!"

    A scantily-d, blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman hurried over; she was the wife of the military attache at the Beautiful Country''s conste in Magic Capital.

    "Mommy,e save me quickly, this man is going to break my finger!"

    The white girl couldn''t hold back anymore and burst into tears.

    Following the woman was a burst of strong fragrance.

    Song Yun lightly covered his nose; the smell was just too pungent!

    Moreover, on this woman''s body, besides the scent of perfume, there was another odor¡ªthat of hormones!

    Now that the main person involved arrived, Song Yun no longer needed to hold onto the little girl. He let go and allowed Sen Sen''s parents to lead Sen Sen away. This family of three was just an average household; faced with some privileged sses, they would still be helpless and could even be implicated.

    Sen Sen''s father gave the man before him a deep look, then bowed to Song Yun once more before squatting down to pick up Sen Sen and quickly leave.

    "What on earth do you think you''re, you little brat, daring to hurt my precious daughter!"

    The woman stood up and shouted, "Could it be that the quality of people from Hua Country is so low?!"

    "The military officer''s wife, right? Please figure out the whole story before you lose your temper, and see what your daughter has done!"

    "We, the people of Hua Country, don''t look for trouble, but we are never afraid of it!"

    "If you think you can bully your way around Magic Capital just because you are the spouse of a consr officer, then you are gravely mistaken! The Hua Country of today fears no threats!"

    Song Yun''s voice was loud and clear, reaching the ears of the diners in the restaurant, who stood up one after another in apuse.

    "Your country isn''t all that great either, breaking families apart and driving people from their homes. Do you really think you''re on the side of justice?!"

    "Get lost! This isn''t a ce where you can run wild!"

    "Thisdy isn''t good-looking and doesn''t seem to have a brain either. Could it be that foreign men just marry anyone they find in the street?"

    Dammit, we tolerated your bullying decades ago because we had to! At that time, we truly weren''t strong enough, but after countless ancestors fought and built up our nation, we are now among the world''s top ranks!

    If you foreigners keep looking down on us with your old perspectives, then we are ready to fight back!

    The woman was left flustered and exasperated by his speech, but she knew all too well that this minor incident wouldn''t trigger an international event. Moreover, with so many people insulting her, the notion that "thew does not punish the masses" applies in any country!

    So she pinpointed the person making a scene, pointing at Song Yun''s nose as she cursed, "I remember you! I''ll make sure you, this despicable person, will pay the price you deserve!"

    Song Yun, unfazed, said, "It doesn''t matter if it''s your husband, even if the ambassador himself came to deal with the issue, he would only p this ignorant woman twice!"

    The woman nodded angrily, muttering incessantly, "Fine fine fine! Just you wait!"

    Having said that, she took out her phone to start calling someone at the conste.

    As the situation escted, the restaurant''s management was caught ufortably in the middle.

    On one hand was the cause of national pride, and on the other, the consr officials, high-ranking and influential. Any slight mishandling could result in the shutdown of the restaurant!

    As a mere manager, he truly didn''t have the authority to deal with it.

    Standing there, he wore a pained expression, praying for the boss to arrive soon!

    "Ring ring ring!"

    The restaurant''s door was pushed open, making the wind chime produce a pleasant sound.

    Everyone looked towards the entrance, where a fat man was continuously wiping sweat with a handkerchief, running and shouting, "I''m the owner, excuse me, folks!"

    On his way here, the restaurant owner nearly cursed the person causing trouble to extinction; dammit, theye to his restaurant to dine and cause a scene! If this ends badly, wouldn''t he have to go personally to the conste with generous gifts to apologize!

    But when he pushed through the crowd and saw Song Yun, he froze on the spot.

    "Boss, you''re here, this is ¡­"

    "Mr. Song! For you to grace my humble restaurant with your presence, I... I am truly honored!"

    Song Yun''s eyes held a trace of appreciation as he reached out his hand, saying, "I trust you''ll make the right choice."

    The fat man cautiously wiped his hand on his clothes before carefully shaking the hand Song Yun extended. To him, this wasn''t just simple courtesy; it was, dammit, an olive branch!

    If he handled the situation well, who wouldn''t want to secure the favor of Magic Capital''s wealthiest man? Would he everck for food?

 Chapter 257 If You Make a Mistake, You Must Accept the Punishment!

    "Madam, I don''t care what status you hold, but on thisnd, if you make a mistake, you must be punished. There are eight surveince cameras in and around my restaurant. If you think your precious daughter has done nothing wrong, I can call the police and we can all review the footage together. That way, you won''t go back and use us of ganging up against the outnumbered!"

    The rotund owner spoke withpelling righteousness, causing some confusion in the white mother and daughter; they were regrs of the restaurant, and whenever the owner was avable, he would personally attend to them.

    That attitude, that level of service, could be described as nothing short of grand.

    But what was happening today?

    This little chubby man was actually turning around to scold them because of a man! Did this bear any semnce to the treatment of international friends?!

    The white girl''s eyes zed with anger as she felt her dignity was being challenged, while her mother sensed that something was amiss.

    Could it be that the man who had been attracting attention all this time was actually very powerful?

    Possible! Explore stories on M-V-L

    A serious expression flickered in the woman''s eyes as she pulled the owner aside and asked straightforwardly, "Who is that young man?"

    "You''re from the Beautiful Country, you must be aware of Mountains and Waters Corporation, right? That gentleman is theirrgest shareholder!"

    After the owner finished speaking, he went back into the crowd, hearing murmurs like, "Boss, you can''t let yourself be swayed by sweet talk and lose your sense of reason," and other suchments.

    With a decisive wave of his hand, the owner dered, "Our restaurant is resolutely patriotic and will never act inferior to anyone!"

    Mountains and Waters Corporation...

    Panic flooded the woman''s heart; it was apany where various powers converged, and crossing just one shareholder could bring a deluge of capital strikes!

    And the young man before her was indeed their biggest shareholder!

    Wait a second... She seemed to remember hearing something about this from her husband, the one with thergest shares in Mountains and Waters Corporation in Magic Capital... Wasn''t he the damn richest man in Magic Capital?!!!

    No wonder this young man was so confident. Not to mention an officer''s wife like her, even the ambassador''s wife wouldn''t stand a chance!

    She felt somewhat relieved that she hadn''t yet managed to make the call before the owner interrupted her!

    It''s not as if foreigners can act recklessly in Hua Country; the moment they offend someone they shouldn''t, the first to p them would be from their own conste.

    Although the woman was an officer''s wife, if it really came to a head-to-head, her husband''s career prospects would undoubtedly be cut short!

    So the woman caved, and she cavedpletely. At that moment, she desperately wanted to escape.

    The white girl didn''t understand why her mother''s face had changed so drastically after the conversation with the owner.

    She tugged at her mother''s clothes and shouted, "Mommy, why haven''t you called Dad yet?"

    At that remark, the woman''s face, already pale, aged a few more years.

    What else could she do?

    Was she really going to call her husband so that their whole family could go back to the conste and get a p in the face from the ambassador?

    Or should she tell her daughter that even if the entire conste came, they would still have to apologize to this young man with a smile?

    People like them could throw their weight around withmon folk or small business owners, but they were nothing in front of Song Yun!

    Because Song Yun was Magic Capital''s richest man! And this was in Hua Country; if it were in the Beautiful Country, the power of capital could reach the heavens!

    The woman knew that staying here would only lead to a great loss. She grabbed her daughter''s hand and tried to slip away quietly.

    But the white girl, never having encountered a situation like this in Hua Country, stood her ground stubbornly. She even wanted to call her father to use their privileged status to teach Song Yun a lesson.

    "Thinking of leaving just like that?"

    Song Yun sneered and said, "The officer''s wife really thinks too highly of herself!"

    Today''s loss was set in stone!

    She bowed slightly, struggling to maintain the pride that came with being a member of the conste, and said, "Sorry...."

    "What gibberish, I can''t understand that!"

    The woman clenched her fists, her long nails nearly embedding into her palms, she cast her eyes downward, took several deep breaths to calm herself, and then said, "I''m sorry!"

    "To be a parent and not discipline your child is negligence in itself! You''ve made your apology, what about your daughter''s?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, the woman quickly tugged at her daughter''s arm and said, "Lucy, apologize to this gentleman right now!"

    Lucy''s attitude was extremely defiant, with her arms crossed and a disdainful expression, she said, "I refuse!"

    Song Yun pped his hands slowly and said, "If you don''t apologize, don''t even think about leaving this restaurant, and it''s useless even if your superiorse to find me!"

    With a lead, the whole restaurant became excited and began shouting:

    "Apologize!"

    "Apologize now!"

    "First, you knocked over the little girl, and then you insulted Hua Country. If you can''t even apologize, I suggest she be deported tomorrow!"

    Apologize?

    What a foreign concept!

    In Lucy''s eyes, this was the ultimate symbol of humiliation!

    Her mother might bepelled by certain pressures to utter an apology, but she, as a young representative of the proud nation, would never apologize to these people!

    "Lucy, listen to your mom! Apologizing to this gentleman is not a disgrace!"

    The woman was so anxious that she was sweating profusely, noticing that the time for the conste''s daily roll call was approaching, and if she didn''t return on time, the situation could escte dramatically!

    Yet her daughter still faced the entire restaurant with silence.

    The woman was grinding her teeth, unable to understand how Lucy, after just one summer in the proud nation, hade back acting so wildly out of line!

    She could no longer care about keeping face, grabbed her daughter by the shoulders, and pped her across the face.

    In the proud nation, parents hitting their children could end up in court facing the police and losing their custody rights, so it was rare for parents and children toe to blows.

    Lucy was stunned by the p, standing frozen for a long time, unable to recover.

    "Apologize!"

    Lucy, holding her face with her eyes brimming red, yelled resentfully at Song Yun, "I''m sorry!"

    Under Song Yun''s stern demands, the white mother and daughter finally bowed their "noble" heads.

    I believe, with the crowd''s word of mouth spreading, this mother and daughter would be too ashamed to dine in this restaurant ever again!

    The white mother and daughter fled, and the restaurant erupted into wild apuse. They saw a young man who could stand up against authority as the backbone of the country, the hope of the nation!

    "Today''s incident has caused everyone a negative experience, I''ve decided to offer a 30% discount for the entire venue, hoping everyone can eat and drink well!"

    The chubby owner, smiling and patting his belly, said.

    The crowd cheered enthusiastically, surprised to save money after watching a big scene, feeling thating out today was worth it!

    "Mr. Song, from now on, all of your and the twodies'' expenses at this restaurant will be on the house!"

    The owner was feeling very uneasy at this moment, unsure if his words had managed to make an impression on Song Yun.

    "Have we met before, boss?"

    Song Yun didn''t me the restaurant at all; after all, they were trying to make a living by running a business, and he had a good impression of the owner, who had taken a clear stand earlier.

 Chapter 258 The Expensive Film!

    "Although you don''t make many public appearances, I''ve once seen a profile of you in a business magazine."

    The chubby owner touched the back of his head admiringly and said, "You started your own business from scratch at a young age, in contrast, us middle-aged folks are practically living our lives in a dog''s belly."

    "You can''t say that," Song Yun patted the owner''s shoulder and said, "At least you have integrity. How about this, from now on your restaurant will exclusively provide Chinese dinner for Mountains and Waters Corporation. As long as the taste and ingredients are fine, I''ll make sure the price satisfies you."

    "Really, Mr. Song!"

    The market value of Mountains and Waters Corporation was extremely formidable, and being the food supplier for such a multinationalpany, the profits for the year were self-evident!

    He felt extremely grateful for the choices he made today and deeply understood the meaning of ''learning changes one''s life''!

    If it weren''t for that photo he had chanced upon in a magazine a few weeks ago, today might have been the day he went bankrupt!

    After finishing the meal at the restaurant, Song Yun returned to the Hua Capital vi with Wen Shu and Yuan Siyi.

    Wen Shu had recently be obsessed with the living room''s motion-sensing games, spending her days at home either ying games or clutching her phone scrolling through videos, giving off the air of an inte-addicted homebody.

    Taking advantage of Wen Shu being engrossed in her games, and Qing Qing still in the hospital, Song Yun gave Yuan Siyi a look, silently leading her upstairs.

    Two hourster, Yuan Siyiy exhaustedly asleep, and Song Yun, hearing someone return downstairs, dressed and walked down the stairs.

    "How was the checkup?"

    Seeing Ye Qingqing, Song Yun went up to wrap his arms around her slightly bulging waist and asked with a smile.

    With her little nose wiggling, Ye Qingqing harbored a yful expression in her eyes that grew more intense.

    Song Yun felt uneasy under that gaze; although Yuan Siyi was sent by his own wife, but...

    "The baby is fine, the doctor said I need to exercise routinely, so it''s less painful when giving birth."

    Ye Qingqing gently caressed her belly, her eyes filled with the glow of motherly love.

    Ever since she became pregnant, she felt as though her perspectives on some matters had changed.

    "From now on, I''ll apany you for more walks in the evening."

    Song Yun kissed Ye Qingqing''s forehead, knowing that a woman bearing your child is the deepest form of love. He always repaid those who were good to him doubly, so whatever requests Ye Qingqing had, he would fulfill them.

    ...

    For several days in a row, the incident involving Mo Li spread like a storm across various social media tforms.

    Beyond boycotting, people also dug into the background of the mall''s owner.

    When they found out that this mall was owned by the richest man in Magic Capital, some who were steadfast in their stance began to waver.

    To the public, businessmen were often seen as cunning, each one rmingly shrewd.

    It was a choice between losing billions in assets and uttering a few lightweight patriotic slogans, and they were really afraid that Song Yun wouldpromise at the critical moment!

    These days Joshua Child was exceedingly annoyed. The business volume of Mo Li in Hua Country had plummeted dramatically, not only inmerce but also in the entertainment industry, where the rhythm was being set.

    The fan effect of these celebrities in Hua Country is tremendous; wherever their beloved idol endorses a product, they would support it even if it meant surviving on instant noodles. But if their idol disdained a product, that product would certainly receive relentless negative reviews!

    Thus, Mo Li''s stores have been all but deserted these past few days, and those who did enter would find any excuse toin, just shy of smashing up the ce!

    "Damn, damn, damn!"

    Joshua Child clenched his fists and mmed them desperately onto the table; he hadn''t even begun to wear down Song Yun, yet he feared he would be worn down first!

    The family has already issued a final ultimatum¡ªif the problem isn''t solved within a week, they''ll have someone else take over.

    And that person just happens to be Joshua Child''s archenemy!

    Now, there are only two paths before him, one is to betray the alliance with the luxury manufacturers, to kowtow to Song Yun and release an apology statement!

    The second path is to go all out and y hardball¡ªforcing Song Yun to eventually agree to all of their demands!

    Sitting in his chair, he closed his eyes and thought for a long time, finally clenched his teeth and steeled his heart, damn it, Hua Country has an old saying, ''The bold are rewarded and the timid starve''!

    He didn''t believe that Song Yun would dare to oppose so many luxury good makers!

    Having cleared his mind, Joshua Child took out his phone and sent a text message to his secret lover.

    But there was no reply for a long time.

    Suspicion began to grow in his heart. Usually, this lover was always at his beck and call, could something have happened?

    This man always demanded to have his needs met in the shortest possible time!

    So he immediately called the lover. It didn''t matter if her husband picked up; they were all friends, after all.

    "Doo-doo-doo~"

    The busy tone of the phone rang for quite a while before being answered.

    "Is there something you needed?"

    The woman deliberately lowered her voice.

    Joshua Child cleared his throat gently and said, "Are you free right now?"

    "I''m sorry, Joshua, I''ve been having some issues recently and can''t enter the conste, so¡­"

    The woman said apologetically.

    Hearing this, the fiery passion in Joshua Child''s heart seemed to be extinguished by a bucket of cold water.

    But fortunately, he had more than one lover. After consoling her, he contacted another woman.

    Half an hourter, Joshua Child, invigorated, dressed himself and called his assistant to prepare for a press conference tomorrow and to invite Song Yun to a negotiation.

    One after another, orders were issued; the gear named ML, silent for days, slowly began to turn.

    When Song Yun was at home hugging Ye Qingqing, keeping herpany watching a romance drama, he received a call from Old Yan, informing him of the storm Joshua Child had stirred up in Magic Capital. Song Yun, with utter disdain, told Old Yan to reply that he would definitely be on time tomorrow morning!

    However, Song Yun was not going there to ept unfair treaties; he was there to p some faces!

    "Hubby, is it about the ML issue again?"

    Ye Qingqing,fortable in Song Yun''s arms, shifted and asked.

    "Yeah, these foreigners always think everything is so simple, always wanting advantages without any loss, but do they think my advantages are so easily exploited? Tomorrow, watch how I deal with them!"

    Hearing this, Ye Qingqing looked up with a grin and said, "Hubby, kiss me, and I''ll reward you with something~"

    Song Yun could never refuse such a condition.

    After fulfilling the task, Ye Qingqing took out her phone and shook it, her eyes brimming with triumph as she said, "Someone caught photos of Joshua Child having an affair in the underground parking lot and wanted to sell them but didn''t know to whom. So, they were posted on a forum, and Mo Li bought the negatives for a high price~"

    "I had wanted to release them when ML struck back, but since you are going to beat them tomorrow, as your wife, I must prepare your club~" Experience tales at M-V-L

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 Chapter 259 This Photo Was a Huge Help!

    "Let me take a look first."

    Song Yun took Ye Qingqing''s phone curiously, and when he saw the image of the woman having an affair with Joshua Child in the car, he was stunned.

    "Is there something off?"

    "No, no, no! This photo! It''s freaking awesome!"

    Song Yun suddenly hugged Ye Qingqing tightly and gave his wife a big kiss before bursting into loudughter. The woman in the picture was none other than the wife of the Conste General''s military attach¨¦ with whom they had a conflict a few days ago!

    That day, Song Yun had smelled something strange on her, but he never expected it was a scent of an affair with Joshua Child!

    If these photos were to be released in public tomorrow, tsk, tsk, tsk!

    He believed he wouldn''t even need to lift a finger before they would start falling into chaos themselves!

    However, it made sense; the staff in the conste and their families represented the face of a nation. A scandal like this would surely enrage the high ranks back in the homnd!

    "Wife, that woman is..."

    Song Yun cheerfully recounted the experience at the restaurant from the other day, and Ye Qingqing listened with her mouth covered in shock.

    The mlunch event in Magic Capital tomorrow was likely to be an international incident!

    The next morning, after having breakfast, Song Yun changed into a fitting formal suit.

    He was representing not just the image of thepany today but also the countlessizens who were continuously boycotting ml online!

    He drove to thepany where Mr. Yan was already there with dozens of business negotiation experts standing behind him, each one a talent in the industry.

    But when these people saw Song Yun, they all eximed in unison, "Good day, President Song!"

    Song Yun pressed his hand down to gesture for silence and said with a smile, "Today, I am going to trouble everyone to go through the motions. Actually, there''s not much to discuss with that bunch of wolf cubs from ml. You are all just here to enjoy the show."

    As these words came out, the people present were somewhat taken aback. After all, ml was not just a luxury brand group with a market value close to a hundred billion US dors but also had the backing of other luxury manufacturers in the same mall, all exerting pressure together!

    If not handled properly, the mall wouldn''t be far from closing its doors!

    ml''s scheduledunch event was set to start at 10 a.m.

    Song Yun waited until 10:15 before leading the group out, because a good meal is worth waiting for, and he had invited some interesting people today!

    In thergest conference venue in Magic Capital.

    By now, the stand was crowded with media from hundreds of domestic and international agencies!

    Joshua Child, backstage, had been made up to look strikinglymanding. Looking at himself in the mirror, a cold smirk curled up on his lips. Today was the day to butcher the pig, and no matter if you were the richest man in Magic Capital, in my hands, you''re just a Monkey King!

    He had already thought about how to negotiate with Song Yun and how to unite everyone else to pressure him into achieving his final goal.

    Thinking of the richest man in Magic Capital defeated in his palms, Joshua Child couldn''t help but smile with glee.

    ...

    The live streaming room for today''s press conference was currently watched by countless viewers.

    This matter was no longer a simple business issue; it had escted significantly.

    If Song Yun really dared to admit his wrongs in the full view of the public, his position would be scorned by countless people!

    At 10 a.m., Joshua Child made an entrance with his team in tow.

    But upon seeing Song Yun''s designated seats empty, his pupils slightly constricted. What was happening? Was Song Yun trying to dodge the issue?

    Yet with countless people awaiting the sh of the two sides, his absence would be akin to admitting my victory, wouldn''t it?

    He sat down and warmly waved at the journalists below, followed by the arrival of some people who shouldn''t have been there.

    That was the embassy''s ambassador and military attach¨¦, apanied by their wives. Was their presence at this event signaling something?

    Consequently, the journalists began to buzz with excitement. A big story was unfolding!

    Joshua Child hastened to greet them, shaking hands with the ambassador who said with great intensity, "I believe this incident is a misunderstanding, and I hope you can reconcile with Mr. Song Yun soon. After all, ml''s products do align well with Hua Country, don''t you think?"

    After listening, Joshua Child nodded repeatedly and then suggested the four guests take the seats of honor.

    Yet the ambassador declined with a wave of his hand, stating he was attending as a friend today and had no desire to stand with any particr faction.

    10:30.

    Song Yun and his party were still absent. An impatient Joshua Child raised the microphone and said, "Friends, as you can see, Mr. Song Yun has no sense of time!"

    "May I take it to mean that Mr. Song has been frightened silly and dares note to the negotiations? If that''s the case, there''s no need for us to continue waiting."

    But just as his words faded, the door was pushed open, and against backlight, Song Yun strode in with a dozen people into the press conference room.

    "Mr. Song, are you here today to negotiate or to apologize and surrender?"

    "Mr. Song, it''s been half an hour past ten, why are youte?"

    "Mr. Song, insiders have leaked that if you do not ept ml''s terms, you could lose billions of US dors. Is this true?"

    The reporters, microphones at the ready, swarmed forward. Song Yun, smiling, motioned for everyone to settle down before speaking, "I am a man from Hua Country and will not allow any power to insult us with threats! That''s my stance."

    Upon these words, the crowd of journalists erupted into a buzz, hinting at a fierce battle ahead.

    "Mr. Song, as a sessful businessman, you ought to know that time is money! You''ve wasted half an hour of our precious time, so we are going to revise the treaty: an additional three months on top of waiving the rental fee!"

    Joshua Child said this, his head held high and microphone in hand.

    Song Yun scoffed at this; what nonsense. He was never nning to waive a single cent for these bastards, and yet they had the audacity to make such demands.

    Hopefully, when you get beaten up by the military attach¨¦ter, you won''t cry too pitifully!

    "Mr. Joshua Child, I won''t agree to any of your terms because you don''t deserve my apology!"

    Song Yun dered calmly from his seat.

    Hearing this, the audience gasped in astonishment once more.

    Especially the executives representing luxury brands at the press conference¡ªthey condemned Song Yun''s arrogant behavior and threatened that he would undoubtedly pay the price!

    Song Yun, observing the agitated foreign faces, tapped the microphone and began, "Since ml Group''s entry into the mall, there have been acts of consumer fraud. I represent the mall in expelling ml products!"

    "As for those products allied with ml Group, you can be spared if you cease and turn back now; but if you remain obstinate, you will be treated no differently than ml!"

    Everyone at the press conference understood¡ªSong Yun was taking a hard stand against these people!

    While striking a blow at ml, he was also warning those making trouble to conduct their businesses honestly without fancying the idea of profiting from chaos!

 Chapter 260 Why bully the honest person!

    "Song Yun! Do you know what you''re saying?!"

    Joshua Child pointed at Song Yun''s nose, his eyes filled with rage.

    With a rxed face, Song Yun tapped the table and said indifferently, "What, can''t understand human speech? Fine, let me put it more bluntly, your great days at ml are over!"

    "How dare you do this!"

    Joshua Child no longer resembled a sessful businessman; his slicked-back hairdo had be disheveled due to his excessive movements, a few strands now hanging loose.

    "Song Yun, I advise you to think carefully before you speak! If we all back out of the mall, do you think there will still be any foot traffic?!"

    "I don''t care; if there are no people, I''ll just close the ce. After all, as the richest man in Magic Capital, I can''t spend all the money I''ve earned in this lifetime. But you ml stirring people up to threaten me¡ªI''m going to fight you to the end! And it''s not just this mall, in all of Magic Capital I doubt there''s a store that would dare sell your goods!"

    Song Yun''s words were extremely arrogant. The expressions of everyone on the scene varied, but the audience in the livestream voiced their support. "This is how a tycoon should act! Facing trouble without fear, ready to take someone down even at a loss!"

    "You, you, you! You''re simply not a businessman!"

    Joshua Child was now as angry as a raging lion.

    It''s all over! It''s all over!

    This decision of his would definitely cause ml to lose a huge amount of money every year! After all, Magic Capital is a new first-tier city representing the vast majority of trendy currents. Once there is not a single ml specialty store in Magic Capital, those second and third-tier cities would probably also slowly forget about ml.

    "To those allied with ml, I give you the count of three to leave while you still can!"

    Song Yun leisurely extended three fingers, watching one after another lower as the luxury brand executives sitting on Joshua Child''s side could no longer hold back.

    One, two, three; soon, more than half had left.

    In his heart, Joshua Child cursed these despicable traitors! Wavering at such a critical moment!

    In fact, he really did curse out loud. Joshua Child had lost his reasoning, he grabbed the microphone and shouted at the backs of those leaving: "You abandon me now, and one day someone will abandon you! Damn betrayers, only fit to be cast into hell after death to suffer endless torment!"

    "Mr. Joshua Child, to demonstrate our sincerity, I''ve taken the liberty of pulling together some evidence of your illegal activities. Next, I will switch screens for everyone to witness a live shutdown of the stores!"

    Song Yun cheerfully instructed someone to connect theputer for projection, then counted those luxury brand executives still not giving up despite being close to their ''Huang He'', 132 in total¡ªa not insignificant workload.

    Indeed, these store owners more or less all had their small skeletons in the closet, which Song Yun effortlessly uncovered¡ªa perfect opportunity for making an example!

    So you thought I wouldn''t dare to fight back? Then I''ll just live broadcast the store closures, and let everyone see who can''t bear the losses in the end!

    The projection connection wasplete, and on the other side were some enforcement officers dressed in their uniforms, now receiving a list on their phones. Each store was followed by a list of their illegal activities, with solid evidence.

    With this, things were much easier. The officers split into three groups, and upon finding stores with vitions, they immediately evacuated everyone and locked the doors with a seal.

    Soon, calls made their way through different channels to the mobile phones of the executives on-site.

    The press conference venue turned into a sea of ringing tones.

    Each executive, after solemnly ending their calls, hurried away with a gloomy expression.

    Damn it, we only joined you for the profit in the first ce, and look at us now! Our brick-and-mortar stores have all been sealed off!

    How much money will we lose each month!

    They had gone from allies to people who couldn''t wait to tear Joshua Child in half.

    Joshua Child''s face was ashen, fully aware that the game was up, his position within the family was certain to decline drastically. He had always moved forward on the basis of Hua Country; now, it was the same Hua Country that would be the reason for his family to abandon him¡ªoh, the irony!

    He slumped into the chair, unable to understand where he had gone wrong. Had the smooth sailing of earlier blinded his eyes, or was it the contempt after speaking carelessly at the reception?

    Perhaps both!

    The big screen disyed a video of the store being closed. Suddenly, a photo filled the entire screen. Although it was shut off after three seconds, everyone in the room saw it clearly!

    What''s happening!

    The man in the picture was unquestionably Joshua Child, but the woman... why did she look so much like the wife of the military officer?

    All the cameras of the journalists present were aimed at the military officer, keen to interview this man who was metaphorically wearing a green hat.

    The military officer was also frozen on the spot, his mind a nk. What had he just seen?

    Was that his wife?

    He couldn''t believe it, and he didn''t want to believe it either!

    Yet reality was harsh. He clenched his fists, looking at his former friend on the stage, struggling to hold back from acting impulsively.

    "John, I..."

    The military officer pinched his thigh and growled in a low voice, "This is a public ce! You represent the face of a country, Jenny! We''ll talk about this at the conste!"

    The woman called Jenny was the mother in the Caucasian mother-daughter duo at the restaurant that day.

    She pursed her lips and bowed her head, not daring to face the barrage of cameras.

    "Sorry about the photo just now..." Song Yun paused with a smile, then continued, "This is a private matter of Joshua Child, so I won''t discuss it in public. However, I have received some information that I hope to share with the military officer."

    The military officer forced a small smile and gestured for Song Yun to continue.

    "Military officer, you are a good man, and I believe that good people should not be bullied. Therefore, I don''t want you to be kept in the dark any longer!"

    "Your daughter, it seems, is not your biological child!"

    "Wow!"

    A wave of excitement rippled through the journalists below. This was too sensational!

    Wasn''t today supposed to be aboutmercial warfare? How did it suddenly involve so many matters rted to the conste!

    If this got out, it would top the headlines and be all over social media in minutes!

    "Mr. Song! There''s an old saying in Hua Country, ''You can eat indiscriminately, but you mustn''t speak recklessly.'' What evidence do you have to prove that my daughter isn''t my biological child!"

    The military officer''s eyes were like torches, staring intently at Song Yun.

    Song Yun spread his hands and spoke indifferently, "That''s easy, isn''t it? Just do a paternity test. If not, ask the woman beside you; she''ll tell you the answer."

    The reason why Song Yun dared to be so brazen was because of the incident at the restaurant that day. If it got out that the consul''s wife and daughter had publicly insulted Hua Country, it would be an international incident!

    "Is what he saying true?"

    Listening to her husband''s words, Jenny knew that once the seed of doubt was nted in his heart, it would surely take root and grow. Once her husband returned to the conste, he would certainly get a paternity test!

    Better to confess than to be caught out in a lie...

 Chapter 261 Its all fake! Its all fake!!!

    "John... I..."

    Jenny clutched at the hem of her dress, gathering the courage to meet her husband''s gaze, but the words in her mouth just couldn''te out.

    "Don''t say it, I understand!"

    The military officer gritted his teeth, unable to control his raging anger, as he abruptly stood up from the audience seat.

    Jenny, looking at the continuously shing cameras, knew that this affair would ultimately be ryed back to the homnd of the Beautiful Country, then to be despised by thousands.

    "John, for the sake of your career, could you please not be rash?"

    Her words only managed to fan the mes. John grabbed his wife''s shoulders and shook her violently, bellowing, "Why! I have been so good to you! Why would you do this to me!"

    "I''m sorry, John..."

    Jenny''s tears flowed relentlessly as she sobbed, "It was Joshua Child who tempted me into making a mistake, and then he... he even threatened me with the photos, ordering me to obey his everymand, or else he''d release them..."

    Jenny, a very clever woman, knew that the people of her country had an even lower tolerance for the ''other woman'' than for those who cheat, and if the coercion was proven true, Joshua Child might even be taken to court.

    As for the truth of the matter, first, Joshua Child really had taken pictures of her, even videos, but all of these were consensual acts, yet if a judge were to see them, they would certainly be used as evidence!

    Second, was the affair of a military officer''s wife really something to be proud of? Would the public start doubting those high and mighty congress members of the Beautiful Country when the news broke?

    A decline in credibility is something the higher-ups never want to see!

    So, they would surely try to downy the incident as much as possible, even if there were faults, they''d probably be pinned on Joshua Child, the disposable pawn.

    One must admit, Jenny knew how to kill two birds with one stone!

    "And what about the child! What''s the deal with the child!"

    In a fit of rage, the military officer abruptly dismissed the ambassador''s attempts to calm him and swept his hand to the side.

    "Before I met you, he..."

    Jenny wailed, "I had no choice, I knew I was a month pregnant, and he suggested that he find me a morous family to marry into..."

    "Ah!"

    The military officer threw back his head and howled, ranting like a madman, "Joshua Child! You beast!"

    Jenny indeed was introduced to him by Joshua Child at a party, where they both drank until they were dizzy. The next day, he woke up to find Jenny lying beside him.

    The officer hadn''t initially nned to take responsibility,ing from a capital family of the Beautiful Country with countless encounters with women; if he had to take responsibility for each one, he''d need a harem!

    However, this time was different. A monthter, Jenny told him she was pregnant, and upon hearing the news, he was so stunned he froze on the spot, as if struck by lightning.

    Always hunting birds, he finally got pecked in the eye.

    As a man, he could be without anything, but not a sense of responsibility, and his whole family were devout believers¡ªif he let the girl abort, it would be a grave sin!

    For the sake of faith and himself, he agreed.

    But he never expected all of it to be an illusion, as fleeting as a reflection on water or a moon in a mirror!

    He had been deceived for over a decade!

    All of it was damn fake!

    All of it was damn fake!!!

    The military officer kicked Jenny in the stomach and, like a madman, grabbed her hair, looking straight into her eyes and fiercely said, "You harlot! Wait until we get back to the Beautiful Country, I''ll settle the score with you then!"

    At this moment, hundreds of eyes within the hall were looking at the military officer with a hint of shock, no one had expected this tall man to even dare to get physical!

    And to strike in front of the media!

    Fuck!!!

    This is material, this is a hot topic!

    The reporters all felt grateful towards Joshua Child in their hearts, what a great guy, creating so many incidents for them to get promotions and raises. When they got back, they would surely give this good man a huge space in the most conspicuous part of the newspaper!

    Joshua Child watched Jenny being beaten by the furious officer, and his entire body went limp with fear as he sat in the chair.

    He was just a pampered young master, after all, he definitely couldn''t beat the other party!

    Jenny was beaten until her face was bloody, and nobody around dared to stop it.

    Later, the officer straightened his clothing and turned to leave.

    Could Song Yun let him just walk away like that? Impossible!

    Since he was already causing trouble, why not make a bigger mess!

    Song Yun cupped his hands around his mouth to form a megaphone and shouted, "Does the officer only have the guts to hit women?"

    The anger that the officer had forcefully suppressed red up once again.

    Except for the reporters outside, everyone else couldn''t help praying in their hearts, hoping that Song Yun, this cmity star, would just shut up!

    The officer turned back, his gaze sharp as a de as he stared at Song Yun and said word by word, "Mr. Song, thanks for this, but I still know what dignity is. I''ll deal with Joshua Childter!"

    After speaking, his gaze gradually shifted to Joshua Child, and poor Joshua Child, a grown man, felt a warm sensation running down his thigh.

    The officer left, and the ambassador let out a deep sigh as he watched this farce unfold.

    Today''s events would probably cause a hugemotion internationally!

    He left with his wife, not even ncing at Jenny lying on the ground, shielding against the shing lights of the reporters as he hurried away.

    Joshua Child suddenly felt a sense of relief, at one point he even thought the officer woulde up and beat him to death!

    "Help... help someone..."

    Joshua Child said with a dry mouth and parched tongue.

    His servants immediately called the hospital, and then a group of people carried the unconscious Jenny out of the exhibition hall.

    No one knew why things had developed this way.

    Song Yun walked up to Joshua Child, smiling, and said, "Mr. Joshua Child, regarding some illegal activities yourpany has done in Magic Capital, I''ve found evidence and handed it over to the relevant departments, heh, you know what I''m talking about, right?"

    Joshua Child broke out in a cold sweat instantly; he naturally knew what Song Yun meant. It was about espionage...

    Right now, he desperately wanted to return to the Beautiful Country, then hide at home, and never go out again!

    Today''s task waspleted, Song Yun waved at the reporters, and left with his people.

    Joshua Child, looking at the eager eyes of the reporters below, knew that if he didn''t leave quickly, he might fill the newspaper pages with his scandal the next day!

    He was escorted out in a hurry by his subordinates. Once in the car, the secretary took a call and then reluctantly handed the phone to Joshua Child.

    "Boss, it''s a call from your father..."

    Joshua Child''s just rxed heart tensed up again.

    Terrified, he nervously took the phone...

 Chapter 262 Good Citizen Song Yun!

    "Goddamn bastard! Not only have you cost the family hundreds of billions every year, but you''ve also shamed the family with your scandal! Why didn''t you just get hit by a car and die!"

    Sure enough, as soon as Joshua Child''s ear touched the phone, his father''s harsh voice came through.

    Joshua Child forced himself to calm down, but the fear that had umted since childhood was something that could never be quashed.

    When he was very young, every time he made a mistake, his father would grab him by the neck and lock him in the small attic of the vi.

    It was dark, damp, and pitch ck in there; many times he passed out, only to wake up and find himself lying in a hospital bed.

    So, from a young age, as soon as his father furrowed his brows even slightly, Joshua Child''s heart would immediately jump to his throat.

    "Father, I... I am willing to step down from my position as the head of ml in the Hua Country region..."

    He trembled as he spoke, but the man on the other end didn''t let him off the hook!

    "Even if you didn''t mention it, we were definitely going to kick you out!"

    After finishing, Joshua Child''s father hung up the phone.

    At this moment, Joshua Child felt a strange sense of pleasure rising within him.

    It was the feeling of a sessful retaliation; even though this matter would doom him, it also deeply affected his father, didn''t it?

    With that thought, Joshua Child actuallyughed!

    ...

    This incident sparked widespread international discussion, not only affecting ml in the Magic Capital but also ml branches across all of Europe.

    By the close of the stock market that day, ml''s stock price had plunged, and its overall market value had evaporated by half!

    Countless investors and small leeks lost all their money!

    And due to this loophole, the Childe Family''s wealth continuously shrank, suffering heavy losses.

    The Childe Family, in an attempt to recover their public image, issued a statement: effective immediately, Joshua Child was dismissed from all his positions, and 10% of ml''s annual profits would be donated to improve schooling for children in impoverished areas.

    Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction, but when it was revealed that the foundation in the statement to which the donations were to be made was actually controlled by the Childe Family, countless people had a thought: Are they treating me like a fool?

    Your family really are capitalists!

    Even at this time, you''re still ying the game of the reluctant phnthropist!

    The so-called donations are just fucking moving money from the left hand to the right, right???

    As a result, sentiment to boycott ml surged to unprecedented levels!

    A few days after the incident, Song Yun saw a news report on television.

    It was about how, thanks to a tip from a concerned citizen, the authorities had caught a spy from another country and were encouraging people to report such persons if encountered.

    Song Yun sat on the sofa of his luxurious vi in the capital, his achievements hidden from the world; he was that concerned citizen. After discovering ml''s inclinations, he had handed the information over to the relevant departments, never expecting results so soon.

    "Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the mission! Reward title: Passing on the Torch!"

    "Passing on the Torch: Thend of Hua Country has nevercked suffering, nor has it evercked the spine of the nation! Every failure only makes the people of Hua Country fight forward with even greater courage! This title is dedicated to those most lovable people!"

    "Note: The holder of this title is blessed with the nation''s fortune, sharing the same fate as the country!"

    Fuck!!!

    Song Yun had previously received some luck for himself, but who would have thought that this time it would be the nation''s fortune directly on him?

    And it''s fucking sharing the same fate as the country!

    What does that even mean?

    It means as long as the nation doesn''t perish, your luck will never end!

    This gift is too big, so big that if some metaphysical experts knew about it, they might even harbor murderous intentions!

    As Song Yun was still in shock, the phone rang; it was the manager in charge of operations from the Mountains and Waters Corporation.

    "President Song! The project that was being held up has been approved!"

    The manager shouted excitedly, as this project, which had initially received an investment of several billion, was inexplicably halted at thest minute, causing a loss of a million a day.

    But unexpectedly, this malignant project was not only eradicated but also rapidly progressed as a state-supported project. It was believed that in the near future, it would make a fortune every day!

    Song Yun praised the manager twice, and after hanging up the phone, he was extremely excited!

    This must be the power of the title, right?

    Definitely! Otherwise, how could such a headache of a situation suddenly go so smoothly!

    I love you, System Dad!

    In the following days, everything developed in a positive direction, and whenever Song Yun had free time, he would stay at home to massage and knead his eldest wife''s shoulders and legs, and at night he would get intimate with his second wife.

    "Husband~ I''ve grown tired of the food at hometely, you know what I mean, right?"

    Having had the experience of Song Yun secretly taking her out for a special meal before, Ye Qingqing was no longer very interested in the food made by Yang Yingying.

    After all, a woman who is pregnant sometimes craves some special foods.

    But due to Captain Yang''s vignce, all food stealthily snuck into her mouth was always discovered.

    Song Yun held Ye Qingqing in bed and touched her slightly bulging belly, saying, "Wife, I''m afraid of being caught by Captain Yang!"

    "No, no~ I want to eat the prawns from Drunken Fairy Tower, the pan-fried buns from Yunsheng Building, the dishes from Qi Shan Tower..."

    "Think about it, wife, all these things are forbidden in Captain Yang''s eyes. If I take you to eat them, she''ll think I''m trying to harm my own child!" Song Yun reluctantly interrupted Ye Qingqing.

    Ye Qingqing puffed her cheeks and sulked. After all, the thoughts of a pregnant woman are not something that an average person can understand.

    "I don''t care! I must eat them tomorrow! I said so! Even God Can''t Change My Mind!"

    Seeing that she could not sway Song Yun with the simplest of coquetry, Ye Qingqing resorted to being unreasonably demanding.

    Song Yun pped his wife''s buttocks, and Ye Qingqing pouted with an unhappy face and turned her body away; she swore she would ignore this cowardly husband for a whole day tomorrow!

    emmmm maybe a whole day is too long, perhaps just half a day?

    Yes, Ye Qingqing, you must stand firm!

    The next morning, as soon as Ye Qingqing opened her eyes, she found that Song Yun was seriously massaging the acupoints on her thighs.

    She made a cute noise and stretched out her hand to act coquettishly, "Hug me, husband~"

    Song Yun embraced his wife and whispered in her ear, "I heard that a restaurant called Ba Chuan Tower has opened in the HP district from Forty-nine City. I booked a spot this morning; let''s sneak outter."

    There''s undoubtedly nothing more blissful in the world than waking up in the morning to find your wishes have been fulfilled.

    Ye Qingqing snuggled up to Song Yun, smiling and repeatedly saying, "I knew my husband is the best~ I love you, husband, you are number one in the world~"

    After washing up, Song Yun and Ye Qingqing went downstairs to have breakfast.

    "In a couple of days, it will be Grandpa Ouyang''s big celebration. Let''s all go to Forty-nine City together!" Song Bu said with a slight frown.

    Song Yun was somewhat puzzled; this was a good thing, so why didn''t his father seem happy?

 Chapter 263 My Grandfather is from a Prestigious Family?

    "The Ouyang patriarch is celebrating his birthday, what should we prepare for the asion?"

    Ye Qingqing observed the atmosphere around the dining table was somewhat eerie and stood up to ask.

    Song Bu''s face was overcast, lost in thoughts no one could guess.

    Bai Qiu also looked worried, and at this moment, Song Yun waspletely baffled. What was going on? Could it be that the Ouyang patriarch had done something that hit a raw nerve with the Song Family? Otherwise, his parents wouldn''t be wearing such long faces, their unhappiness almost written all over them!

    "Dad, is there something I don''t know about?"

    Song Yun asked cautiously.

    Finally, Song Bu let out a deep sigh, waved his hand, and said, "It''s not that it can''t be said. Your mother''s family is also from Forty-nine City and has... some clout. When your mother was going to marry me, your grandfather was strongly opposed, so we haven''t been back for many years..."

    Goodness gracious!

    That powerful?

    So, my own mother actually eloped with my dad?

    You have to understand that in that era, even though customs had be slightly more open, most people still adhered to their parents'' wishes. Plus, ording to what my dad said, my mother''s family was quite a significant n!

    To have run off with someone''s daughter, and for my dad not to have been killed, is nothing short of a miracle!

    "Forty-nine City... the Bai Family?"

    Ye Qingqing suddenly covered her mouth, asking in disbelief.

    Seeing her mother-inw nod her head in resignation, Ye Qingqing felt that her father-inw had been extraordinarily bold back in the day!

    You could say he was brazen!

    "How so, is the Bai Family that formidable?"

    Song Yun was full of confusion, feeling as though he was the only one in the dark.

    "You don''t know, my husband? Forty-nine City''s Bai Family! The Bai Family!"

    "Huh?"

    "The number one family in Forty-nine City! Even more formidable than the Ouyang Family!"

    Ye Qingqing looked at her clueless husband and sighed. Her husband was great in many aspects, but he simply didn''t pay attention to these kinds of families or powers.

    "..."

    "???"

    Song Yun frowned, wondering what was going on.

    Holy crap!!!

    Was my mother''s identity that lofty???

    The number one family in Forty-nine City, even more formidable than the Ouyang Family, should I, like in the novels, be considered some sort of noble scion hiding among themoners?

    But then recalling how he was still running around in split-pants at a little over one year old, Song Yun felt a bit embarrassed.

    If it weren''t for the system helping reverse his fate, he might have been kept in the dark by his parents for a lifetime!

    "We''re definitely going to see your grandfather this time, so... sigh..."

    Song Yun finally understood what his old man had been worrying about. After all, his dad had spirited away someone''s daughter without a word and lived incognito in Magic Capital for so many years, without being discovered by the Bai Family. His cheap grandfather must have been seething with rage for quite a while!

    But this also proved one thing, that Song Bu was indeed incredible!

    He managed to stay hidden for so many years without being found!

    "There shouldn''t be any problem, right... After all, it''s been so many years..."

    Before Song Yun could finish, he was abruptly interrupted by Song Bu mming the table and shouting, "Your grandfather has such a foul temper... ouch, wife, don''t pinch me..."

    "Speak properly!"

    "Sigh, your grandfather''s temper was so vtile. If your mom and I had run any slower, we might have been caught and subjected to the Bai Family''s familyw. You have no idea; their whips are barbed. Onesh would tear open skin and flesh!"

    Song Yun pondered for a moment in his mind and shuddered.

    "What should we do then? We can''t just skip going to Forty-nine City for Grandpa Ouyang''s birthday, can we?"

    With a wave of his hands, Song Yun asked with a bachelor''s air.

    There is a debtor for every grievance; even if his cheap grandfather-inw gets angry, it''s not his problem.

    "Sigh, it''s so worrisome! If only I really didn''t have to go..."

    "How about I take Song Yun back to my parents'' house first when the timees, and we''ll see how things go?"

    Bai Qiu asked a bit guiltily. After all, it was her idea to elope back then, and she was the one who turned the raw rice into cooked rice, so her husband was actually quite innocent.

    "Hmm..."

    After the meal, Ye Qingqing still hadn''t recovered from the shock. What was going on? Her mother-inw turned out to be the famous Miss Bai from the Bai family...

    "Wife, watch for my signal, and we''ll sneak outter," Song Yun whispered in Ye Qingqing''s ear.

    Ye Qingqing gave her husband a weird look. You have a problem with your thinking,d!

    Others would have been desperate to figure out how to get along with their grandfather-inw, wouldn''t that smooth out the path ahead?

    But somehow, Song Yun seemed like nothing bothered him.

    "You''re still in the mood to eat?"

    "What else? Just because suddenly there''s a new grandfather-inw, should I lose sleep over it? You''re underestimating me," Song Yun said with augh. "I built this vast empire from scratch. Do you think getting an extra grandfather-inw would double my assets?"

    Ye Qingqing thought about it and indeed it made sense. If her husband were an ordinary man, this really would be a chance to leap through the dragon''s gate, but now her husband was already the richest man in Magic Capital, with assets so abundant that countless people were envious. At this point, getting closer to those aristocratic families could indeed make the powers that be feel threatened.

    "I''m sorry, husband. I was too narrow-minded."

    Ye Qingqing said coquettishly, hugging Song Yun''s neck.

    "It''s only because you''re pregnant now, otherwise you''d definitely be punished!"

    "Ah~ How would you punish me~"

    The tender voice made Song Yun shudder, and he quickly bent down to get up and went back to his study to deal with emails.

    Pregnant women are untouchable!

    Around eleven o''clock, Song Yun came downstairs and gave Ye Qingqing, who was reading on the couch, a signal before heading out first.

    Ye Qingqing looked around and noticed that Yang Yingying was in the kitchen preparing lunch. She tiptoed and sneaked out stealthily.

    "You weren''t spotted, were you?"

    Song Yun, sitting in the car, still felt his heart thumping. This feeling was like beingte for school, afraid of being caught by the teacher!

    "No! Let''s go quickly. I want to eat beef for lunch today!"

    Ye Qingqing urged him hastily.

    So the unremarkable-looking SUV stealthily left thevish residence.

    When they arrived outside the Ba Chuan Tower, Song Yun, arm in arm with Ye Qingqing and her slender waist, walked in.

    The interior of the restaurant was decorated in a very traditional style, which, if not for the tables and chairs, might have made one think they had traveled back to ancient times.

    Song Yun approached the bar and said, "Hello, I reserved Tu Chuan''s private room this morning."

    "Sorry sir, the private room has been requisitioned for a temporary reason. You can choose to dine in the main hall," the service staff at the bar replied with an incredibly indifferent attitude, her eyes glued to theputer screen, toozy even to lift her head.

    Song Yun''s brow furrowed slightly; he was about to argue when his wife tugged at his sleeve.

    "It''s not worth getting angry with such petty people."

 Chapter 264 Have you all got donkey hair in your ears?!

    Song Yun didn''t want this unpleasant incident to spoil the day''s ns.

    He snorted coldly, found a seat with his wife, but after sitting for quite a while, no waiter came over to offer them tea or take their order, which really began to irritate Song Yun.

    He waved at a waiter and called out for the menu, who came over lethargically and then took a menu from another table and ced it in Song Yun''s hand.

    Song Yun flipped it open and saw that the prices were quite reasonable overall; apany dinner with several people could eat very well for less than a thousand yuan.

    "I''ll have the shredded pork in Beijing sauce, lucky meatballs, squirrel fish..."

    Song Yun ordered seven dishes in a row, and only then did the disdain in the waiter''s eyes diminish somewhat, even bringing over a pot of tea proactively.

    Once the waiter left, Ye Qingqing curiously asked while hugging Song Yun''s arm, "Hubby, their service is so mediocre, how do they manage to stay afloat in Magic Capital?"

    "Perhaps they have more important customers in their eyes," Song Yun said with an amused smile.

    But Ye Qingqing looked around and saw that it wasn''t mealtime yet, and there were only a few sparsely seated tables, no one looking like they were special customers.

    Just then, four Audis parked one after another outside the door, and from the rear seats of the cars, several middle-aged men in casual clothing emerged.

    It was the appearance of these men that energized the wait staff of the restaurant, who, along with the manager, stood at the entrance.

    "Wee~"

    "Director Wang, Captain Liu, Section Chief Li, Commissary Qian, Director Zhao, wee to our restaurant. I''m Manager Zhou Qi, just call me Little Zhou," the manager said obsequiously to these men, his service attitude a stark contrast to how he had been just a moment ago.

    "Look, the real guests have arrived," Song Yun said, though his smile belied a cold gleam in his eyes.

    Ye Qingqing then had a sudden realization; no wonder the waiter said there was no private room avable¡ªit had all been prepared in advance for these individuals.

    And it wasn''t the main business of this restaurant to serve ordinary people, but rather towork with people in Magic Capital and secure some institutional orders in the process.

    Indeed, normal customers would at most spend about a thousand yuan per table, but if they could establish good rtions with these individuals, the profit per table could be several times higher!

    Song Yun sat there, watching those men go upstairs and enter the private room he had reserved that morning, his gaze turning colder.

    Why is it that I reserved a room through the proper channels, yet you casually hand it over to someone else?

    At this point, Ye Qingqing was also very angry. She had originally wanted to keep a low profile and dine in peace, but this was simply too much bullying!

    She mmed the table and shouted, "Waiter!"

    But now, all the attention of the service staff was focused upstairs; as for these ordinary diners below, as long as they didn''t dine and dash, it was fine.

    Seeing that no one came to attend to them, Ye Qingqing angrily smashed her teacup on the ground.

    "Do you still want to stay in business! Have all of you stuffed donkey hair in your ears?!!"

    "All customerse to eat, so do new arrivals grow two heads?"

    Her outburst shocked everyone around; not only did the waiters take notice, but the doors of the upstairs private room also slowly opened, and a man with his hands behind his back walked out.

    Watching the man upstairs get ready tosh out, all the waiters instantly turned pale; upsetting the boss''s friends could mean a deduction from their bonuses!

    "What kind of manners are these, youngdy! Don''t you have any quality!" the man pointed at Ye Qingqing and scolded dissatisfied.

    Ye Qingqing wasn''t having any of it and said indifferently while tapping her chopsticks on the table, "Unfortunately, I happen to have the number for the disciplinary department here. Should I give them a call to chat?"

    These words struck the middle-aged man like a sword to the heart; he opened his mouth but didn''t know what to say. This girl, why is she so hot-tempered!

    Is it really that the calf is not afraid of the tiger?

    But he also didn''t dare to continue getting angry. The investigations these days are strict, and once discovered, it''s a minor matter to write a self-criticism, but a major issue to be investigated!

    You should know how many people have capsized in the gutter, losing everything with just one slip!

    He red fiercely at Ye Qingqing, wanting to remember the appearance of this young girl so he wouldn''t give her an easy time if they crossed paths again!

    "Look at what? Keep looking and I''ll gouge out your eyeballs!" Song Yun mmed the table and cursed, "What the hell, if you really have nothing to hide then argue it out with me!"

    The man''s anger red up in an instant. He had been in his position for many years, but no one had ever dared to talk to him like this!

    "What, you''re not convinced? Come on, I''ll turn on the camera and let''s have a proper talk; then we can post it online and letizens discuss it!"

    As Song Yun spoke, he took out his phone, intending to take a photo. The middle-aged man immediately turned and went back into the room, not daring to say another word.

    "What a loser!"

    When Song Yun said this, he used all the power of the Lion''s Roar technique, and the whole restaurant heard him loud and clear.

    The rest of the people inside the private room wanted toe out and say something, to tell the youngster not to be so arrogant, but they were all stopped by the middle-aged man who had just left.

    Everyone''s butts weren''t clean, and they could tell at a nce that the young man was hot-blooded, acting without considering the consequences.

    If things really escted, it would definitely be them who suffered in the end.

    "I am really sorry, dear leaders, I have no idea how this situation erupted..."

    The manager carefully opened the door and frantically apologized.

    "That kid just took out his phone to take photos, go make him delete them now!"

    "I''ll go right now, right this instant..."

    Downstairs, Song Yun was leisurely drinking tea while waiting, but the manager who came down did not share the sameposure.

    He reached out to snatch the phone from the table.

    Was he trying to rob him?

    Song Yun let out a coldugh. The teacup in his hand spun and twisted, shooting right onto the back of the manager''s hand.

    "Ah! You dare raise a hand to me!"

    The manager covered his hand like an enraged wild dog.

    Song Yun, impatient, fiddled with his ear, "If you''re a dog, then act like one. Don''t think about biting people, otherwise, your teeth will be knocked out, and your ws will be pulled off!"

    Speaking in metaphors!

    Absolute speaking in metaphors!

    Bearing the pain, the managershed out, "You son of a bitch really have no idea how high the sky is, how deep the earth is! Don''t force me to use some methods!"

    "Barking what now? I can''t understand the woofing of a dog like you."

    "You... you... you!!!"

    The manager had never experienced such humiliation. He was the younger brother of the owner of Banchuan Building, having traveled to Magic Capital with a mission, but now this kid had disrupted half of his ns, and the more he thought about it, the angrier and more anxious he became!

    "Gimme that!"

    The manager charged to knock over Song Yun and snatch the phone, but the next second, he realized he might as well have run into a steel te, his arm vibrating numb with pain!

    It was during this moment of distraction, however, that the manager clung onto Song Yun with one hand and sessfully touched the phone with the other!

 Chapter 265 Keep it down, or youll get hit too!

    "Put my phone back yourself, or don''t me me for getting angry,"

    Song Yun hadn''t expected the other party to be so obstinate, nor had he expected them to dare snatch the phone in front of so many people.

    The manager, holding the phone with a smug look, sneered provocatively at Song Yun, "Not only will I not return it, I''m going to smash it. I really want to see what you can do to me!"

    With those words, the phone was viciously mmed to the ground, its parts scattering everywhere.

    The diners around frowned upon seeing this. They hade to eat and spend their money here, but why was the restaurant management so overbearing?

    This made many of them resolve never to dine here again.

    "Check, please."

    "I want to settle my bill as well."

    "Damn it, I''ve had enough. I''m not eating."

    Some customers had been tolerating the poor service from the moment they walked in, but this scene deeply offended them.

    "Oh, you''re angry now, are you? Xiao Zhang, go calcte their bills, not a penny less!"

    The manager stood his ground, somewhat triumphantly. Who wants to serve you paupers anyway? A meal costs just three or four hundred yuan, hardly enough to cover the kitchen''s startup costs.

    Now if you all leave, I can make calls to entertain some truly "high-quality" customers!

    "What kind of attitude is this! Is this how you do business?!!"

    A young man stood up with his girlfriend and used the manager.

    But no guilt showed on the manager''s face. He pointed at the broken phone on the ground and threatened brazenly, "Did I beg you toe eat here? Eat if you want, or get lost if you don''t! Say one more word in front of me, and I''ll make sure you leave lying down!"

    "You!!!"

    The young man wanted to say more, but seeing the manager''s clenched fist raised high, he held back his anger and hurried out with his girlfriend.

    "Tsk, and here I thought you were someone impressive,"

    The manager snorted disdainfully, "Our restaurant has always aimed for high-end customers. I wee you to eat, but your absence won''t cause me any loss. If youe, eat quietly and pay your bill without causing trouble. Otherwise, hmph!"

    The remaining customers were ordinary people, hesitant to assert their rights on the enemy''s turf.

    Adopting the attitude that avoiding trouble is better than causing it, they paid and left.

    Now, only Song Yun''s table remained in the vast hall.

    "What''s taking so long? Pay up and get lost. Or do you want my fist on your face?"

    The manager spoke brazenly and arrogantly.

    Being a native of Forty-nine City, he had not taken his studies seriously since childhood, always getting into fights in the alleys with local hooligans, which ingrained in him a violent temper and a superior attitude.

    "My phone got smashed by you, and that''s the end of it?"

    Song Yun calmly looked at the manager and asked.

    Upon hearing this, the manager burst intoughter. He pped and said, "Who do you think you are, demandingpensation from me? You should ask around who owns this restaurant and see who dines here every day!"

    No sooner had the manager finished speaking than two cars stopped outside, and three men got out and walked in.

    The manager pointed at Song Yun, his threatening intention unmistakable.

    "Manager Xu, Secretary Liu, Director Yin, you three don''te by often."

    The manager bowed obsequiously as he went to greet them; these three individuals held high positions, far surpassing the level of the five who hade in before.

    Because these three were so high up, the manager could not usually curry favor with them.

    But to his surprise, all three hade together today!

    Thrilled, the manager quickly instructed the waitstaff to lead the three men to the restaurant''s best private dining room.

    "Old Xu, is the food here really as good as you said?"

    Secretary Liu scrutinized the surroundings as he asked.

    But the very next second, he saw a big shot whom he could never hope to curry favor with in his life!

    There stood Song Yun, looking in their direction, remaining still.

    The wealthiest man in Magic Capital, and moreover, with a very deep background, even though he was a major secretary of the municipal partymittee,pared to Song Yun, he was merely a minor wizard before a grand sorcerer!

    "Mr. Song, I didn''t expect to meet you here, I''m truly honored!"

    Secretary Liu hurried forward, speaking somewhat obsequiously in front of Song Yun.

    As he did so, Bank President Xu and Director Yin also saw Song Yun, and amidst their shock, they inwardly cursed that old Liu for being so despicable, sneaking off to steal the limelight on his own.

    "Who are you?"

    "Great people often forget, I''m little Liu from the municipalmittee secretariat, we met at a meetingst time."

    After greeting Song Yun, Secretary Liu looked down and his face instantly lit up with joy: "Miss Ye, you''re here too, you''ve be even more beautiful over time!"

    "Heh, I''m irritated every day, I fear I might age and fade within a year."

    Ye Qingqing coldly retorted with augh, leaving Secretary Liu utterly bewildered. What was wrong with this youngdy, why was she so irritable...

    Could it be that his timing was off?

    Or perhaps the couple had been arguing?

    "Mr. Song, hello, I''m little Xu from the bank..."

    "Mr. Song, hello, I''m little Yin from the organization department..."

    After the three introduced themselves, they shamelessly took seats opposite Song Yun.

    The alreadypact bench was now packed with three people, looking quite ridiculous.

    "Why didn''t you go straight up to eat on the second floor? Why cram in here with us, a couple?"

    Song Yun said with dissatisfaction, tapping his te with chopsticks.

    "With you here, how could we have the face to dine in a private room."

    Bank President Xu said apologetically, "But why are you dining in the hall with your status?"

    "Heh, don''t even. My status is just an ordinary person, born to be bullied when I step out!"

    As these words came out, the manager nearby shuddered all over. Who on earth was this young man to have attracted the ttery of three big shots!

    Just moments ago, when he saw the three approaching Song Yun for a chat, he had a sinking feeling in his heart, thinking quickly to finish renewing the old business and inviting them to the second floor, intending to personally buy a phone to apologize.

    But fortuitously, Song Yun directly exposed the matter right in front of him.

    "Oh? Has someone upset you?"

    Secretary Liu asked tentatively.

    "Heh, upset? They went straight ahead and smashed my phone!"

    Song Yun pointed to the fragments of the cell phone on the ground,ughing coldly, "Some people throw around ''young master'' like they''re so important. I, a meremoner, dare not speak another word or else their fists would be on my face!"

    "Smack!"

    Secretary Liu mmed the table angrily, "Magic Capital is a city with exceptionally good public order, who dares to be so brazen and threaten you!"

    "Keep your voice down, otherwise, you''ll get hit too."

    Song Yun pressed down his hand and said coolly.

    It was a blow to the heart!

    The manager''s legs were shaking, and cold sweat streamed down his back!

    He wanted to step forward and say that everything that had happened was a misunderstanding, but the fragments of the phone on the ground literally sealed his lips!

 Chapter 266 Do You Have the Face to Say Welcome?

    "Hiss..."

    Secretary Liu took a sharp intake of breath. The person who could make Magic Capital''s richest man, Song Yun, say such a word¡ªhow significant must their identity be!

    Could it be someone from Forty-nine City?

    But then he thought, that couldn''t be right. He dealt with documents all day and hadn''t received any notice about a big shoting!

    So who in the world was it!

    It wasn''t just him who was racking his brains; even President Xu and Director Yin were doing the same at this moment.

    "Mr. Song, could you give us a hint?"

    Secretary Liu asked in a lowered voice.

    Song Yun smiled and pointed to the manager behind the three of them, saying, "The person is neither far in the distance nor out of reach, right before your eyes. It''s this manager right here. He first broke my phone, then wanted to hit me. I certainly don''t want to make trouble."

    "No, no, no... It''s all a misunderstanding... sir, this is all a misunderstanding..."

    The manager, under the silent stares of the three big shots, was so scared he was near out of his wits, frantically waving his hands and blurting, "I didn''t know your rtionship with these three... so it''s all a misunderstanding... I''m willing topensate you..."

    "Compensate? My phone had a lot of confidential files in it. Do you think you can afford topensate for that?"

    Song Yun said with a coldugh, "Moreover, if I hadn''t run into these three today, would you have just bullied me at will?"

    The manager was swallowing hard, not daring to reply.

    "Why so silent at the crucial moment? Weren''t you very arrogant just now?"

    Song Yun walked up to the manager, took a paper towel from the table, and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

    "Don''t be afraid, keep saying what you were saying to me just now."

    Unable to bear the pressure any longer, the manager copsed to the ground with a "thud" and clung to Song Yun''s legs, begging, "I''m sorry, sir, I really didn''t know who you were. If you had just hinted at it, I wouldn''t have dared smash your phone. I admit my mistake, I''m willing to pay for all your losses!"

    Secretary Liu narrowed his eyes, walked over to the manager, gave him a nudge, and said indifferently, "You''ve got quite the nerve, smashing a guest''s phone like that. It looks like your Ba Chuan Building doesn''t want to stay in business!"

    The manager was drained, crying and incessantly kowtowing in apology.

    At this moment, a middle-aged man walked in from outside. He was the manager''s uncle, here in Magic Capital for two reasons: to make sure his nephew didn''t engage in graft and to help his nephew establish good rtionships with various powers.

    Half an hour ago, he was still ying golf with a big shot, but as soon as he received a call from the restaurant''s head waiter saying that there was a disturbance, he hurriedly excused himself from the big shot and rushed back.

    Upon arriving, he found the person causing the trouble was far different than he had imagined!

    Secretary Liu, President Xu, Director Yin¡ªany one of these three dining at the restaurant would receive the highest level of service, let alone all three of theming together!

    But if the restaurant''s service was not an issue, then how could such a disturbance have arisen?

    And where was his little nephew anyway? Howe he was nowhere to be seen after such a big incident?

    "Secretary Liu, long time no see, long time no see."

    The middle-aged man came up with a forced smile, but as he got closer, he saw his nephew clinging to the leg of a young stranger, crying. The sight was absolutely disgusting!

    What was happening?

    The middle-aged man''s mind was in a stupor.

    This again was far different from what he had imagined...

    "Secretary Liu, who is this gentleman?"

    The middle-aged man asked quietly.

    "Heh, doing business in Magic Capital and not knowing Mr. Song¡ªit must be said that your Ba Chuan Building sure has high standards,"

    Secretary Liu said sarcastically.

    The middle-aged man frantically searched his mind for all the big shots with the surname Song, and finally, piecing together Secretary Liu''s hint, he settled on a name.

    Song Yun!!!

    The wealthiest man in Magic Capital, Song Yun!

    This young man is the very Song Yun praised by countless big shots in Magic Capital!!!

    Oh my god, how did we run into him today!

    "Mr. Song, wee! We are very pleased to have you dine at BaChuan Tower, and we hope our restaurant''s cuisine will meet your satisfaction,"

    the middle-aged man hurriedly said with a smile.

    At this moment, he didn''t know what had happened, but he felt incredibly honored!

    After all, having the wealthiest man of Magic Capital choose our restaurant for dining, wouldn''t other big shots follow suit for their business meals in the future?!

    It seemed that opening a branch in Magic Capital was an extremely clever decision made by his great-nephew indeed!

    However, Song Yun didn''t show any expression. He calmly looked at the middle-aged man extending a hand towards him.

    The man''s hand hung in the air, unshaken, creating quite the awkward situation.

    "Xia Fu, you really have the nerve to wee Mr. Song,"

    Liu Da Mi sneered, "You better ask what happened first, then think about how to resolve it!"

    "Huh?"

    Xia Fu was utterly bewildered at this moment, turning his head to ask his young nephew sitting on the floor, "What happened?"

    "Uncle... I... I... I broke Mr. Song''s..."

    "What, you were so articte just now and now you can''t even utter a single word?" Liu Da Mi mmed the table and reprimanded the manager, "It''s so mighty of BaChuan Tower, daring to smash Mr. Song''s phone!"

    "Do you know how many matters Mr. Song has to deal with every day? Do you know how many projects Mr. Song''spany is currently constructing in Magic Capital!"

    "Without his phone, it''s as if he''s been cut off from contact. If there''s an urgent decision to be made and they need to find Mr. Song but can''t reach him through his phone! Do you realize how much dy that could cause!"

    Liu Da Mi, who spent every day in front of his boss speaking bureaucratically, threw down a heavy usation, leaving Xia Fu feeling like a criminal.

    "Liu Da Mi..."

    "What about me! Xia Fu, let me tell you, BaChuan Tower is way too high ss for us! We can''t afford it! Whoever wants toe in the future wille; whether I remember them or not is irrelevant!"

    Hearing this, Xia Fu panicked. Expanding in Magic Capital was aimed at these big shots, and now having offended Song Yun, any parties would have to think twice before stepping into BaChuan Tower!

    "You beast!"

    Xia Fu directly pped his young nephew across the face.

    With his face already swelling, the manager said aggrievedly, "I didn''t know his identity was so noble..."

    "Even if it was just an ordinary personing into BaChuan Tower, they are still a customer! You''ve been learning by my side for so many years, did it all go in one ear and out the other?!!!"

    Xia Fu alternated hands, pping the manager more than ten times before stopping.

    It wasn''t because the manager''s face had swollen to the size of a pig''s head, but because his hand hurt from the pping!

    Now Xia Fu was also seething with rage. Damn it, what kind of person was Song Yun!

    The arrival of such big shots in the store should be treated like serving ancestors!

    What was supposed to be a brag-worthy event and publicity for BaChuan Tower in Magic Capital is now leading to a crisis that could shut it down, all because of this failure!

    Thus, Xia Fu was thinking about how to quickly diffuse Song Yun''s anger!

    So that BaChuan Tower wouldn''t suffer such an ugly loss of face!

    "Beast, beast! Don''t you quickly apologize to Mr. Song!"

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 Chapter 267: Chapter 267 You Bastard!

    "Do you really think that just because you apologize, this matter can be easily overlooked?"

    Ye Qingqing asked, sitting in the chair with indifference.

    Xia Fu clearly had not fully grasped the situation.

    Song Yun now held a very high status, but he had no interest in dirtying his own hands, on the contrary, he was quite approachable.

    But Ye Qingqing was different; although she was the wife of the richest man in the Magic Capital, she was still a woman!

    If a woman wants to trouble you, she can instantly find a thousand reasons!

    "Who is thisdy?"

    Xia Fu licked his lips and asked curiously.

    Just starting out in the Magic Capital, he had yet to recognize all the major yers, let alone the women.

    "Thisdy here is Mr. Song''s wife, Miss Ye Qingqing! The daughter of the former richest family in the Magic Capital, the Ye family!"

    Liu Qianshu called out with an exaggerated voice.

    He knew very well that ttering a man might be useless, but ttering a woman might just influence her pillow talk!

    "So it''s Miss Ye!"

    Xia Fu hurriedly said with a sycophantic smile, "This little nephew of mine has been a bastard since childhood, never received proper education, and if his actions have offended you as well, I hope you can be tolerant and give the child a chance."

    Ye Qingqing looked at him coldly and slowly said, "Child? He''s grown so big and still a child? Then your definition of that is quite broad, isn''t it?"

    "Moreover, it''s not only your nephew who''s the problem, including everything inside this restaurant¡ªit''s all making me ufortable!"

    "Are all your waiters lords here? They don''t even greet the customers, standing around ying with their phones as if they''re the owner!"

    "Could it be that this is also a feature of your Ba Chuan Building?"

    Xia Fu stood there, stunned. In theory, such a situation should not be possible.

    Although they were an outpost extending to the Magic Capital, the management and staff recruitment were all in ordance with headquarters'' standards!

    All service personnel had to go through three procedures and were hired only after passing them all!

    It could be said that although they were a restaurant, the service wasparable to the biggest five-star hotels in the Magic Capital!

    "This can''t be right..."

    Xia Fu frowned slightly. Although we can''tpete with your strength, you can''t just nder our Ba Chuan Building like this!

    "Not possible? There''s surveince here, you can check it for yourself!"

    Song Yun said with a coldugh, "Let''s be fair, your Ba Chuan Building is really trashy!"

    Being publicly smashed in reputation was a huge blow to a century-old establishment, Xia Fu held back his anger ready to retort, but after checking the surveince, he waspletely speechless.

    He walked over to his little nephew, grabbed the cor of his clothes, and yelled angrily, "I asked you to watch the shop, and this is how you do it?!! Why did none of the service staff attend to the guests who came in!"

    "I''m paying them to provide the highest quality service, not to act like lords!"

    The manager trembled under his uncle''s grip, and after a long while, he finally managed to say softly, "I...I..."

    "What ''I'' you damn thing! Speak up! I don''t believe they''d dare do this without your permission!"

    "I have some...rtionship...with them..."

    Well, well, well!!!

    Song Yun looked around at the dozen or so female waitresses¡ªthis kid sure was lucky in love! Wasn''t afraid of breaking his back!

    "You worthless thing!"

    Xia Fu kicked his nephew to the ground with one foot.

    This little bastard was truly so disappointing. Previously, he''d already caused a mess with his reckless involvement in men-women affairs, which led to a disturbance at the main store in Forty-nine City. In the end, they settled the matter with a payment of 200,000 yuan to the woman.

    Surprisingly, upon arriving in Magic Capital without his older brother''s supervision and with his uncle often out for social engagements, his long-calm heart began to stir once again!

    Through continuous raises and promises, many of the service staff ended up in his embrace!

    Xia Fu looked at his unworthy little nephew with great pain. Born of the same mother, how could his older brother be so much better than this bastard!

    "Mr. Song, this is indeed my negligence that has resulted in these people causing you a bad experience. I apologize to you!"

    Xia Fu bowed deeply to apologize, then shouted at the service staff already in a state of panic: "Why don''t youe over and apologize to Mr. Song right now!"

    The waitstaff didn''t dare to resist. After all, earning a monthly sry of over ten thousand at the restaurant meant serving some of the powerful and elite. Who knew, they might just strike it lucky and undergo a meteoric rise!

    They lined up in a row and bowed to Song Yun, crying out: "We''re sorry..."

    "Louder, have you all not eaten or what!"

    Xia Fu shouted.

    "We''re sorry!"

    "Mr. Song, are you satisfied now?"

    Xia Fu asked, rubbing his hands and smiling apologetically.

    "You shouldn''t be asking me; you should go ask my wife," Song Yun said calmly. "If my wife can''t simmer down, then don''t even think of having a peaceful day of business in Magic Capital. Rest assured, I won''t use methods to suppress you, but simply crush you with money!"

    For the first time, Xia Fu felt the situation was so tricky. He walked over to Ye Qingqing, bowing and scraping, and said with a smile: "Miss Ye, as long as you say there''s still a breath left in you, I will definitely help you regain face. Even if it means tearing down Bashan Restaurant today, I''ll do it without hesitation!"

    Such words were very pleasing to hear, and naturally, Ye Qingqing was not a troublemaker. The outburst earlier was merely to protect her husband''s dignity.

    She waved her hand and said: "No matter what, Bashan Restaurant can''t continue here in Magic Capital. Better pack up early and leave."

    "Thank you, thank you so much."

    Xia Fu said, pressing his hands together in apology.

    This was the best case scenario for the moment. After all, the fact that Song Yun hadn''t torn down Bashan Restaurant already showed great restraint!

    "What''s all this noise!"

    Two middle-aged men emerged from the second floor, looking drunkenly at the crowd on the first floor.

    One of them, belching with dissatisfaction, called out: "Old Xia, if there''s an issue, resolve it quickly! We were right in the middle of enjoying our drinks!"

    "Director Wang, Officer Liu, please forgive us..."

    "Forgiveness my ass, just now someone was taking pictures of us with a phone, how has that been dealt with!"

    "..."

    Xia Fu finally found the root of the problem. Grinding his teeth, he red at the two men upstairs. It was because of you assholes that his tens of millions of investment in Magic Capital had gone down the drain!

    "You''ve got some nerve!"

    Liu Dami squinted his eyes and scoffed: "Liu Qianshu, Wang Yiguo, you two sure have a lot of face!"

    After steadying themselves, the two men looked toward the source of the voice!

    Fuck!!!

    What the hell!!!

    When did Liu Dami get here!!!

    They knew that although they each managed their own turf, they couldn''tpare to the clout of the man currently speaking!

    After all, being by the leader''s side every day meant just a few negative words from him could taint their image from above.

    Wang Yiguo pped his face to sober up a bit, then hurried downstairs and energetically shook hands with Liu Dami, saying: "I didn''t expect to meet you here today. It''s my honor!"

 Chapter 268 Young man, dont take advantage of the situation!

    "I wouldn''t dare associate with a big shot like you."

    Liu Dami impassively pushed Wang Yiguo''s hand away.

    Wang Yiguo felt a surge of panic in his heart. He had always been extremely respectful whenever he saw the Dami, never once having an argument! Why is it that today the other party''s words sound so sarcastic?

    "What kind of talk is that, Dami Liu? I''ve always wanted to get closer to you, never had enough of it."

    Wang Yiguo continued, wearing a forced smile on his face.

    "In your eyes, there''s only Dami Liu, is that it? We two don''t count as people?"

    Director Xu also joined in with the sarcastic remarks. Although the few of them weren''t from the same department, in terms of rank, he was a level above this Wang Yiguo.

    "Oh my! Look at my eyes, when I drink too much I don''t know where to look anymore!"

    Wang Yiguo hurriedly apologized: "Director Xu, Director Yin! Greetings to you both!"

    "We certainly can''tpare to you. Enjoying the small dishes and sipping on wine, such afortable life you lead."

    Director Yin quickly distanced himself. Dammit, these bastard sons of bitches, always stirring up trouble on their own turf, never paying attention to what''s happening above!

    Now they''ve done it, drawn the ire of someone they shouldn''t have, and getting invited for ''tea'' would be getting off lightly!

    "No no no, you''re really ttering me too much!"

    After bowing and apologizing, Wang Yiguo turned to Xia Fu and called out, "Old Xia, are you not doing business anymore? You can''t tell me you don''t recognize these three!"

    At this point, Xia Fu was inwardly cursing out Wang Yiguo''s ancestors for his arrogance!

    Dammit!

    It''s because of you scoundrels!

    All the preparation I''ve done these days for nothing!

    "Director Wang, we..."

    "What ''we''! Clear out a private room and invite these three up right now!"

    Wang Yiguo shouted angrily, "Running a business and you have no foresight at all, I think you don''t want to set roots in Magic Capital!"

    "p p p!"

    With pping and a sneer, Dami Liu said, "Wang Yiguo, you sure throw your weight around, able to shut down a restaurant just like that, impressive, truly impressive!"

    "Not at all, not at all, I still need the constant care of Dami Liu, don''t I?"

    "I wouldn''t dare take care of a big shot like you; I''m just a secretary, my status is way too lowpared to yours, can''t be calling each other brothers."

    Dami Liu quickly waved his hands and said, "But I see that Magic Capital is almost bing your yground, Wang Yiguo! Do you even care about the people in your heart? Do you remember your responsibilities?"

    A huge usation hit Wang Yiguo, dumbfounding him.

    What''s going on!

    Fuck!

    Ever since a while ago, everything Dami Liu says has been making me ufortable, and now he''s going straight for the kill. What is he trying to do!!!

    "What are you talking about? I don''t understand..."

    Wang Yiguo asked confusedly.

    "I''m speaking humannguage, doing human things!"

    Liu Dami mmed the table and shouted, "Did you have someone smash a gentleman''s phone? You''ve got some nerve, tantly destroying the property of the public. I must report this matter!"

    "???"

    At this moment, Wang Yiguo felt as if he had been struck by lightning, plus he had drunk quite a bit that afternoon, leaving him unable to react immediately.

    "No, no... I..."

    "Stop talking! Just wait to be invited for ''tea''."

    Wang Yiguo never expected that just bying out for a meal that afternoon, he could end up losing his position!

    He stared at Liu Dami resentfully and said, "I''m not under your management; I have people backing me too! I don''t believe I can be taken down over just a phone!"

    "Do you know whose phone that is?"

    "Even if it belonged to the Emperor of Heaven, it''s just a phone! At worst, I''llpensate him with a new one!"

    Seeing Wang Yiguo sticking his neck out, seemingly clueless about admitting fault, Secretary Liu smirked. It seemed some people have beenfortable for too long and now can''t tell north from south.

    Great!

    "Wang Yiguo, you might as well wait for death!"

    Chief Yin said disdainfully.

    We three aren''t your fathers, do we have to remind you of everything??

    Reap what you sow, and trade your future for it!

    Because of the continuous arguing below, the remaining four people in the upstairs private room came down.

    The five of them standing together still held a bit of authority.

    "Secretary Liu, even though you work with the boss every day, you can''t bully us like this. What have we done to deserve being impliedly criticized all the time!"

    Secretary Liu didn''t care about the fate of these people. They had been in their positions for a lifetime, bing morecent with age and losing their diligent hearts. Countless people had reported to the big boss, hoping to transfer them to the retirement department until retirement.

    But for some reasons, those reports were suppressed.

    Now, look. The five of you have messed with someone you shouldn''t have, and when your big backer hears this news, he''d probably be the first to distance himself!

    "It''s nothing, the five of you did a great job."

    After saying that, Secretary Liu ignored them further.

    This left the five peoplepletely confused because everyone present looked at them with a signal in their eyes.

    "You''re all done for!"

    But then again, aside from someone smashing a phone, what else had they done?

    Could it be because of that phone?

    "Old Xia, give us the lowdown. What''s gotten into Secretary Liu and the other two, why so irate?"

    Wang Yiguo whispered from behind the other four.

    Xia Fu just wanted to get rid of these five, but thinking it was better to avoid trouble, he subtly pointed at Song Yun who was sitting on a chair.

    "???"

    Isn''t that young man just an ordinary person?

    Could he be Secretary Liu''s rtive? Possible! Otherwise, why would Secretary Liu keep targeting them?

    With this in mind, Wang Yiguo had an epiphany; identifying the trouble meant finding a way to solve it!

    He took out his wallet, from which he extracted a wad of cash, at least seven or eight thousand thick.

    Wang Yiguo stepped forward, cing the stack of cash beside Song Yun, then nonchntly pped Song Yun''s shoulder with a smile and said, "You, young man, if you''re acquainted with Secretary Liu, you should have said it earlier, now this whole thing''s be a big mess."

    "Here''s somepenasation from your uncle, use it to buy a new phone."

    Secretary Liu, Bank President Xu, and Chief Yin, the three of them, had their hearts in their throats at that moment.

    This Wang Yiguo really had some nerve!

    "Oh? You say this is money topensate me?"

    With a smirk that was not quite a smile, Song Yun asked.

    "Yes! Or is it not enough?"

    "It''s far too little."

    Hearing Song Yun''s words, Wang Yiguo waved his hand with a smile, thinking that any trouble that money can solve isn''t really trouble.

    He had the other four pull out money, and in no time, over twenty thousand wasid out in front of Song Yun. Wang Yiguo patted the money and said, "Let''s consider the matter settled then, what do you say?"

    "It''s still not enough."

    "Still not enough? Don''t take advantage of the situation, young man!"

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 Chapter 269: Chapter 269 Unwise in Making Friends!

    "Am I that familiar with you?"

    Song Yun asked with a coldugh, looking at Wang Yiguo.

    "Oh, you young people really have a temper! Don''t say I didn''t give you face, Secretary Liu!"

    Wang Yiguo snorted coldly as he took the money from the table, having not a ounce of fondness for the young man before him.

    First he tried to threaten them with photos, and now when given face he doesn''t want it!

    Does he really think he can act recklessly just because he''s a rtive of Secretary Liu? Their boss is not someone easy to heat up either!

    "I think you''ve got one thing wrong, Mr. Song is not my junior! And as for Mr. Song''s background, heh..."

    Secretary Liu now looked at Wang Yiguo as if he were looking at a dead man, damn it, this shameless thing could go off and die on his own, but why drag me into it?

    If I truly had such a junior in my family, I would have damn well enshrined him on the altar as a deity by now!

    "Hmm? What do you mean?"

    Wang Yiguo had indeed drunk quite a lot at noon, and he hadn''t understood Secretary Liu''s point.

    And how significant could this young man''s background be?

    He knew all the names of the big shots within Magic Capital''s system, and there wasn''t anyone with the surname Song!

    "Figure it out yourself!"

    "Surname Song... there''s no such person!"

    Wang Yiguo pped his head but couldn''t figure it out for the life of him; the young man before him was actually the renowned Song Yun!

    "Stop guessing, my name is Song Yun, and I run a fewpanies,"

    Song Yun said indifferently.

    "From your tone, aren''t you just some smallpany owner? Song... Song Yun???"

    Wang Yiguo''s expression slowly changed from disdain to shock.

    In the end, he stood there, dumbfounded, staring at the young man before him, unable to believe his eyes.

    Although they had started enjoying life and no longer aspired for progress, the name Song Yun was simply too well-known!

    So well-known that anyone from Magic Capital would give a thumbs up at the mention of his name!

    "You''re Song Yun... pah pah pah, you are Mr. Song?"

    Wang Yiguo licked his dry lips, and when he saw Secretary Liu nod, his heart tightened, and he nearly fainted!

    Damn!

    Damn Secretary Liu misled me!

    You knew full well that this man was a big shot who could shake up Magic Capital''s economy with a mere stomp of his foot!

    Why didn''t you tell me!

    Seeing each other frequently within the system, did making things this tense between us benefit you?

    The four men behind Wang Yiguo now all stepped back in unison; if they could flee sneakily, they would have turned and run!

    But they had been caught red-handed and could only think about how to resolve today''s matter!

    "Mr. Song, it''s a misunderstanding, a flood engulfing the Dragon King Temple¡ªa misunderstanding among our own!"

    Wang Yiguo said obsequiously, rubbing his hands together with a smile: "If I had known you were the richest person in Magic Capital, I would have never allowed the manager to do such a thing!"

    "So if it were an ordinary person, you would have dared?"

    Song Yun''s eyes shed like lightning, and with just a simple look at Wang Yiguo, he made him feel numb all over¡ªimmediately sobering up by half!

    "How could that be..."

    Wang Yiguo said with an embarrassed smile: "Could you perhaps suggest a solution? We five will satisfy any demand within our power, what do you say?"

    "Oh?"

    Song Yun said with a smile that was not quite a smile: "What if I say I want that piece ofnd in the southern city that''s about to undergo demolition?"

    "This..."

    Wang Yiguo found himself in a difficult position. Although there was much room for maneuver in this situation, that didn''t mean he dared to reach out his hand that far.

    "How about this? You tell me how much you paid for your phone, and we''llpensate you ten times that amount!"

    Wang Yiguo racked his brains and came up with apromise. After all, it was just a broken phone. Even ten times the amount shouldn''t cost too much!

    "You said it, so no backing out now."

    Song Yun sat in the chair, casually picked up a pair of chopsticks from the table, and said indifferently, "Each one of these chopsticks represents 50,000. Let me calcte how much you have topensate."

    "I have countless confidential documents in my phone. Now that it''s damaged, I need to find the most experienced person to restore it. Surely the going rate isn''t less than 50,000!"

    Wang Yiguo froze in ce. He was about to get fleeced!

    "Mr. Song, it''s just phone repair. It can''t possibly cost that much..."

    "It does! I have to find someone reliable to repair it. Otherwise, if the documents leak out, my loss will be even bigger!"

    "Alright, alright, continue..."

    "Next up is my phone itself. I''ve been using it for half a year, and we''ve developed a bond. Emotional attachment is priceless, but today I will just take a minor loss and ask you for 100,000. Do you agree?"

    "Agree!"

    Wang Yiguo answered through gritted teeth.

    "Then there''s the phone itself. I got thergest domestic brand in Hua Country, Huawei Mi, custom made for 380,000. You can verify this, I can even provide the invoice."

    Song Yun ced the chopsticks one by one on the table, making Wang Yiguo anxious. Damn it, you rich people are really something, spending hundreds of thousands on a phone!

    "All that adds up to 530,000, and since you want topensate tenfold, that makes it 5.3 million. Would you like to pay by card or transfer?"

    The hefty figure instantly sucked the air from the room; you could hear everyone swallowing their saliva.

    Wang Yiguo was dumbfounded¡ª5.3 million!

    And the proposal topensate tenfold was his own suggestion!

    If there were such a thing as a time machine in this world, he would definitely go back a few minutes and, before he could speak, give himself a fierce p!

    "This... Mr. Song, we are also poor... This price of yours..."

    "What now? You were the one who said you''dpensate. I didn''t threaten you!"

    Song Yun was smiling, but there was a cold glint at the bottom of his eyes.

    "Five people, 5.3 million, that''s 1.06 million per person. If you think about it, it''s actually eptable..."

    Wang Yiguo mumbled to himself and then turned his gaze specifically toward his four friends.

    "Each of you..."

    "Old Wang! What are you talking about! You were the one who offered topensate tenfold, we didn''t say anything!"

    Captain Liu said with an embarrassed face. He wouldn''t pay that money no matter what. Just kidding, more than a million!

    That wouldst him how long!

    "Right, right, right, what Old Liu said makes sense. You didn''t consult us when you offered ten times thepensation, so if you have topensate, you should pay the whole amount yourself!"

    "Old Wang, you''re foolish. How dare you make such a promise without asking about the price of the phone. s, my dear mother just had surgery; I''m really strapped for cash, otherwise I would definitely help you out!"

    Each person had something different to say, but their overall message was clear: We''re not paying a dime!

    Wang Yiguo truly hadn''t expected to be set up by his own friends!

    His finger trembled as he pointed at the four people, furiously shouting, "Are you saying this has nothing to do with you!"

    "This... Mr. Song is generous and surely won''t care about small fry like us. You''re just trying to suck up to Mr. Song, putting on airs like you can afford it!"

    "Son of a bitch! All four of you are bastards!"

    Wang Yiguo yelled emotionally.

    When everything was fine, they all called him Brother Wang. But now, when there was trouble, and they needed to face it together, they all called him Old Wang!

    Damn, what a mistake in choosing friends!

 Chapter 270 Is My Money Blown in by the Wind?

    "Mr. Song, you''re a big man with a generous spirit, just let us go like a fart!"

    Captain Liu came up with a shameless smile and ttered, "Look at you, such a big shot, getting mad over such a trivial matter really isn''t worth it!"

    "Yeah, yeah, you handle hundreds of thousands of dors in just a few minutes, this phone is just a drop in the bucket."

    Looking at the people in front of him, Song Yun really hadn''t expected them to be so thick-skinned.

    At that moment, Secretary Liu was standing to the side, covering his face in embarrassment. Although he was not directly rted to these five people, they were all from within the system; their behavior was truly making Song Yun think less of them!

    Even his own father could be a target of disdain!!!

    If possible, Secretary Liu really wanted to kick each of them out with his own foot!

    "What does my wealth have to do with you? Do you think my moneyes from the wind?"

    Upon hearing this, Captain Liu quickly waved his hands and said, "We''re just hoping you can let us off the hook. As for what Wang Yiguo said, he can figure it out himself. The four of us willpensate you the original price of your phone, how about that?"

    Song Yun''s mouth curled into a smile as he looked them over, finally stopping on Wang Yiguo and asking with augh, "How are you feeling now?"

    "Fair-weather friends! I damn well wish I''d never met them!"

    Wang Yiguo hung his head and yelled bitterly.

    This made the other four''s faces turn red instantly, they indeed hadn''t behaved honorably in this affair, but the price was just too high to ignore, it was hard to part with money even when it wasn''t righteously earned!

    "Fine, the four of youpensate me for the phone and you can leave."

    Song Yun tossed them a bank ount number, and the four looked delighted, quickly pooling their money together.

    After five minutes, Song Yun''s ount received the funds. He waved them off, and the four of them, bumping into each other, left the Bashuan Buildingughing merrily.

    "Wang Yiguo, what do you say?"

    "I... I don''t have any money..."

    "Oh? Your position is quite lucrative, how can you not have even that much money?"

    Hearing this, Wang Yiguo bit his lip and after holding back for ages muttered, "I''ve been in this position nearly ten years, without taking a dime. Even if this matter reaches the inspectors, I can still say the same. At most, I usually... just eat meals... that''s all..."

    Song Yun looked quizzically at Secretary Liu, who cleared his throat and slowly said, "Although this tapeworm has no real talent, he''s actually very clean. The ce where he lives is still some old house built in the 80s in the Magic Capital."

    Well, looks like this one hasn''t made any big mistakes yet!

    "Wang Yiguo, although you''re clean, are you truly clean? All the times you''ve dined out at fancy restaurants, have you ever paid a penny? You might be a bit better than those four, but not by much."

    Song Yun said lightly, "What about those four just now?"

    At this, Secretary Liu suddenly didn''t know what to say, for even though Song Yun had a high status, he wasn''t an insider. Revealing such secrets could lead to big trouble if someone brought it upter!

    "Seems like it''s not that simple, huh."

    Song Yun took out his phone and immediately dialed Yue Ji. Upon hearing the name "Uncle Yue," Secretary Liu''s body tensed up involuntarily and he stood upright!

    In the whole Magic Capital, the only one with the surname Yue whom Song Yun would call "Uncle" is that one big shot with the highest position within the Magic Capital''s system!

    Song Yun recounted today''s events. Yue Ji, upon hearing them, became furious and immediately instructed the supervisory department to investigate the background of those four men.

    After hanging up the call, Wang Yiguo was a bit confused; because during the call, Song Yun had only talked about the four who had left, not mentioning him at all. Was he going to be let off?

    "Wang Yiguo, you heard the phone call. I''m dealing with those four because they''ve indeed done some bad things, but your wrongdoings aren''t grave, so when you go back, whether you find someone to handle a resignation or to retire is up to you,"

    Song Yun said indifferently.

    Wang Yiguo knew that the higher-ups already looked down on those whocked ambition, and feared that in the wake of this incident, many might be uprooted.

    To be able to retire early at this time was undoubtedly the best oue!

    "Thank... Thank you, Mr. Song..."

    "Let''s go."

    Song Yun said as he sipped his tea.

    After Wang Yiguo left, Liu Dami and his twopanions felt like they were sitting on pins and needles. They deeply sensed Song Yun''s influence in Magic Capital!

    And the most important point was that Song Yun wasn''t even thirty years old yet!

    No one could predict how high Song Yun''s status would rise in the decades toe!

    "Mr. Song, now that you''ve had a good meal, we three won''t y the third wheel here."

    Liu Dami said with a respectful expression.

    "Hmm, you shoulde to these kinds of ces less often. Not only is the food expensive, but it''s also not tasty,"

    Song Yun casuallymented as he picked up some food with his chopsticks.

    Liu Dami and the others knew this was a warning to them. After all, it wasn''t quite fitting for them, given their status, to frequently attend these expensive feasts that could cost tens of thousands.

    By the time everyone had left, only Xia Fu and his nephew remained, shivering and standing in ce.

    They had a saying back in Forty-nine City that was not an exaggeration: nine out of ten people hit by a brick would hold an exceptional status.

    Moreover, in Forty-nine City, the influence of businessmen wasn''t that great. Even though they earned enough money for an ordinary person''s lifetime expenses every day, they were extremely cautious and dared not overstep the rules.

    So upon arriving in Magic Capital, the two of them had little respect for people like Wang Yiguo. As long as they kept up appearances, that was enough. On the other hand, they were amazed by the business environment in Magic Capital.

    When they saw today that Song Yun was also deeply connected with the upper echelons of Magic Capital, Xia Fu''s view of Song Yun changed entirely. This young man was too terrifying!

    "I''m giving you three days to close down the restaurant. Can you do that?"

    Song Yun asked lightly while eating, but Xia Fu never dared to let his guard down for a moment.

    "You are thest customers we are hosting in Magic Capital. Once you finish eating, we''ll shut down immediately,"

    Xia Fu said, bending over respectfully.

    "The dishes are good, and the prices are fair, too bad one bad apple has spoiled the whole batch,"

    Song Yun and Ye Qingqing put down their chopsticks, and the two left Bachuan Lou.

    "Whew..."

    Xia Fu let out a long sigh of relief. Song Yun''s oppressive presence was too strong; even without saying or doing anything, a mere look from him was enough to intimidate.

    "Uncle, are we really going back to Forty-nine City?"

    The manager asked, staring at his swollen face.

    He didn''t want to go back at all. After all, living at home in Forty-nine City, facing his elder brother every day, he couldn''t escape being scolded, unlike the freedom he enjoyed in Magic Capital!

    "It''s all because of you, you worthless thing! If only you had learned a thing or two from me, we could have made a name for ourselves in Magic Capital''s Bachuan Lou!"

    Xia Fu said with a heavy heart, "Prepare yourself to be scolded by your elder brother once we''re back in Forty-nine City!"

    The manager sighed heavily as he looked at the surrounding waitstaff, realizing that he would soon have to say farewell to all this!

 Chapter 271 Youre Just an ATM!

    Song Yun brought Ye Qingqing home, and as expected, he received targeted hostility from Yang Yingying, as if she couldn''t stand him the moment he was in the house.

    "Husband, should I go and apologize to Ying Ying? After all, it was my own desire to go out."

    Ye Qingqing could see the helpless expression on Song Yun''s face and felt very distressed.

    Song Yun waved his hand with some emotion, thinking this was his wife carrying his child, could he really be harsh enough to feed them mother and child arsenic?

    And to tell the truth, Yang Yingying had actually encountered such an incident before. In a noble family she served abroad, the male owner hooked up with his own niece after his wife got pregnant.

    God knows what love potion he was fed, but he agreed to the niece''s request to get rid of his own wife!

    If the hospital hadn''t provided timely resuscitation, it was feared that the adult''s life would have been lost along with the child!

    After that incident, theirpany demoted Yang Yingying by one service level as punishment, and Yang Yingying was well aware that some men might appear docile and good-natured, but harbored nothing but bad schemes deep down!

    Just when Song Yun was lying on the couch watching Wen Shu and Yuan Siyi y motion-sensing games, the phone rang.

    Song Yun picked it up and saw that it was from Ye Zi.

    "Brother, it''s been a long time since you''ve called me."

    Song Yun said jokingly, "If there''s anything you need help with, just ask your big brother."

    Ye Zi''s voice was somewhat low on the other end, suppressing his voice as he said, "Song bro... that... could you lend me ten thousand yuan first?"

    Ten thousand yuan was even less than what Song Yun would spend on a meal for entertaining.

    However, if Ye Zi was asking for money without a reason, as his elder brother, he definitely had to inquire. If it was an emergency, it didn''t matter if it was ten thousand, a hundred thousand, or even a million, Song Yun would transfer it immediately.

    But if his brother had gotten involved in something he shouldn''t have, Song Yun wouldn''t give a single cent, and instead would have to teach him a stern lesson!

    "I can give it to you, but what do you need the money for?"

    Hearing Song Yun''s question, Ye Zi said in a low voice, "I just got a girlfriend, and today while walking with her in the mall, she took a liking to a bag and wanted me to gift it to her. I didn''t have enough money on hand, so I thought of borrowing from you. Don''t worry, Song bro, I''ll definitely pay you back next month when I get my sry!"

    "All bullshit!" Song Yun cursed with augh. The kid was getting into a rtionship, which was a good thing since he was at the age to marry. However, from the way Ye Zi put it, it seemed this woman hadn''t been acquainted with him for long before starting to get him to spend money on her.

    But Song Yun didn''t think too much of it; after all, it was a matter of the heart. Ye Zi must have had his own ns, and after hanging up the phone, Song Yun transferred the money to Ye Zi through WeChat.

    He thought that would be the end of it, but around four in the afternoon, Ye Zi called again, saying that he had just had a fight with his girlfriend and didn''t know what to do.

    Song Yun only found out after asking that after buying the bag, the girl had taken a fancy to a dress costing over ten thousand yuan. But Ye Zi didn''t have that much money at the moment, so he suggested that they could buy it next month after his sry came in. However, the woman started yelling, using Ye Zi of not loving her.

    With so many people watching in the mall, Ye Zi felt so embarrassed his face turned red. He suggested they go out and talk it over calmly, but the woman wouldn''t listen and simply walked away with the new bag he had bought her.

    "Brother... the woman you''ve met... tsk!"

    Song Yun was somewhat astounded; this wasn''t a case of dating Ye Zi, but rather using him as a gullible target, an ATM.

    "Song bro, what do you think I should do? She''s angry, how should I coax her? Or should I just buy her the dress so she''ll be happy?"

    Silly little brother, you''re such a rookie in love!

    Song Yun didn''t know what to say because men and women in love tend to not think straight. Not to mention Ye Zi, before meeting Ye Qingqing, hadn''t he been the same? He foolishly gave all his money to the Su family, and at the Civil Affairs Bureau, he was still demanded for money. If not for the system and Ye Qingqing showing up in time, he really couldn''t guarantee he wouldn''t do something extreme!

    "Brother, where are you now?"

    "I''m still inside the mall... I don''t know if I should go buy the dress..."

    "Enough, enough,e to Hua Shou Vi and find me!"

    Song Yun hung up the phone after speaking.

    An hourter, the doorbell rang, and Ye Zi walked in somewhat dejectedly, greeted everyone, and was then led by Song Yun into the study.

    Song Yun offered his silly younger brother a cigarette, and the two of them puffed clouds of smoke around the study.

    "How long have you been with that girl?" Song Yun asked curiously.

    "About a month, I guess. She came back from studying abroad two months ago, and then we started chatting on a social media app..."

    "A month, honestly, isn''t too short. Have you been to her ce? Or what about the progress between you two..."

    Before Song Yun could finish, he saw Ye Zi''s face turn instantly red.

    "We haven''t... done anything. She said she wanted to save the beautiful moments for marriage..."

    Wow!

    Why does that excuse sound so familiar to Song Yun!

    It seemed like Su Luting had said the same thing before!

    Looking at his clueless silly younger brother, Song Yun suddenly became very curious and asked, "Brother, you... are you still a virgin?"

    Ye Zi was stunned for a moment, then frantically waved his hands and forced a smile, saying, "How could that be, I mean that time..."

    All right, all right, no need to say more, Song Yun knew everything just from the kid''s expression.

    Indeed, no wonder he was clueless about rtionships!

    This woman clearly didn''t have Ye Zi in her heart, even though she said things like "I love you" and "I want to marry you," but in reality, she was just trying to empty Ye Zi''s pockets.

    Once Ye Zi had nothing left, this woman would likely end the rtionship with a simple "We''re notpatible."

    "After all this talk, what''s your girlfriend''s name, where did she go to university, and what do her parents do?"

    Ye Zi thought for a moment and said with an embarrassed look, "I just know her name is Lin Yu, she studied finance at Harvard abroad, as for her family background, she never mentioned it, and I never asked..."

    My god!!

    My foolish brother!

    Don''t you know such things can be made up on the spot?

    Do you just believe whatever people tell you?

    And you''ve even spent tens of thousands!

    "How about this, why don''t you invite her out for a meal together?"

    Song Yun did want to see what this girl looked like to have bewitched his brother like this!

    Ye Zi immediately agreed. To him, Song Yun was the expert on romantic matters out of everyone he knew!

    With Brother Song here, his own rtionship could surelyst!

    He took out his phone in front of Song Yun and called his girlfriend.

    "Honey, please stop being mad at me, okay? I swear I''ll buy you that dress next month after I get my sry. Don''t be angry anymore, please~"

 Chapter 272 Fishing? Lets see whos fishing who!

    "Baby, a friend of mine said he wants to treat you to dinner tonight, what do you think..."

    Ye Zi asked cautiously.

    But Lin Yu firmly refused.

    She imed she had already made ns with her bestie, but in reality, she was going to meet another fish tonight¡ªa rather wealthy one who had already spent over a hundred thousand on her.

    Although she had been reeling him in for quite some time, Lin Yu had done no more than hold hands and share kisses with this man; they hadn''t gone any further.

    Seeing that this fish was about to slip away, Lin Yu decided to talk about feelings over some drinks with him tonight and spend a blissful evening together!

    But at this moment, Ye Zi suddenly butted in at thest minute, and knowing the level of his friends, Lin Yu could guess they were probably going to some food stall to drink beer and eat skewers.

    So she couldn''t be bothered with Ye Zi''s feelings; if she really got upset, she might even block Ye Zi outright.

    "Alright... then go eat with your bestie, but don''t drink too much, okay..."

    "Got it, got it, so annoying!"

    Song Yun could hear the impatience in her voice all the way across the room through the phone.

    He walked over, took the phone from Ye Zi, and said, "Hello Lin Yu, I''m Ye Zi''s brother. I''ve reserved a spot at a Michelin restaurant tonight, are you sure you won''te?"

    As soon as she heard the location was a Michelin restaurant for tonight, Lin Yu''s tone noticeably changed.

    "Hello, hello, it''s a bit embarrassing to let you spend so much the first time we eat together.

    Lin Yu was shocked; she had never heard Ye Zi mention having such a wealthy brother.

    A Michelin restaurant!

    It was the kind of ce her "socialite" circle loved to frequent, where a casual meal could cost tens of thousands¡ªnot just a matter of face, but a symbol of status!

    "Then it''s settled, I''ll see you at the Michelin restaurant in HP District tonight at 6:30, don''t bete."

    After saying that, Song Yun hung up the phone.

    Listening to the dial tone "beep beep beep" on the phone, Lin Yu began to believe that Ye Zi''s brother was, in fact, a rich second generation.

    Because the second-generations she had dated before never considered other people''s feelings; their words were likemands.

    And the more they behaved like that, the more reassured Lin Yu felt.

    Luxury Vi Compound.

    "Song Bro, why did you hang up my call? I still wanted to chat with her more."

    Ye Zi had sent over ten messages to Lin Yu''s WeChat, but she hadn''t replied to any of them, and he was feeling a bit disheartened.

    "Don''t worry, you''ll see her tonight!"

    6 PM.

    Lin Yu was sitting on the couch in the living room applying lipstick when her roommate walked out of the room yawning.

    Seeing Lin Yu''s beautifully made-up face, her roommate curiously asked, "Who are you seeing, dressed up so nicely?"

    Lin Yu pressed her lips together to make her lipstick look more even and said without looking up, "Who else could it be, if not Ye Zi?"

    "But didn''t you say you were nning to give him the cold shoulder these days? What happened, has our gorgeous Lin Yu suddenly had a change of heart and decided to throw him a bone?"

    Her roommate walked behind Lin Yu and yfully tickled the soft flesh around her waist.

    Lin Yu giggled and begged for mercy, "Stop it, stop it, there will be an outsider tonight at dinner."

    "Who is it? Is he handsome, wealthy? What does he do?"

    Her roommate instantly became interested, knowing that Lin Yu used to put on only minimal makeup when going out with Ye Zi¡ªtoday''s serious effort surely meant there was a catch!

    "Apparently he''s a rich second generation, because he said he wants to treat me and Ye Zi to dinner at a Michelin restaurant!"

    Lin Yu''s roommate covered her mouth in surprise, then grabbed Lin Yu''s arm and cooed, "Big beauty Lin, take me with you~ I''ve only been to a Michelin restaurant once in my life, and I even went Dutch with a blind date~"

    "You little hussy, are you up to no good!"

    Lin Yu knew her roommate all too well; she was an unabashed gold digger. As long as there was money involved, she would do anything. There was nothing she couldn''t do, nothing she didn''t understand.

    Moreover, with her easygoing and yful nature, many were utterly infatuated with her body.

    "Gorgeous Lin Yu, I know you''re the best~ Can you just take me with you, please~ I promise I won''t be any trouble~"

    After hearing this, Lin Yu hesitated. After all, her roommate had introduced her to quite a few quality stocks before. If she didn''t take her to this meal, their "friendship" would surely suffer.

    "Then let me make a call and ask."

    Lin Yu made a call to Ye Zi.

    "Ye Zi, I was supposed to have dinner with my bestie today, but she''s not letting me go. What do you think about this? I bring my bestie along to the dinner. Having more people would be livelier, right?"

    Ye Zi felt a bit troubled after hearing this since he wasn''t the one hosting the dinner.

    Plus, a Michelin-starred restaurant isn''t just any ce; a meal could easily cost thousands. My elder brother Song is treating you out of consideration for me, but now you''re bringing another person, how am I supposed to exin this?

    Perhaps sensing Ye Zi''s dilemma, Lin Yu cooed, "Just one more person, please~ My bestie doesn''t eat much; she won''t add much to the bill~"

    Ye Zi''s judgment was clouded by beauty, and he gritted his teeth, agreeing.

    After hanging up, Lin Yu turned to her roommate with a triumphant expression and said, "Hurry up and get changed!"

    Her roommate let out a cheer and pulled out a dress from her trunk; it had a slit in the front that went up to her navel, and she looked extremely sexy in it.

    "Hurry up, we agreed to meet at six-thirty!"

    "Ah! That''s less than half an hour away!"

    With no other choice, the roommate grabbed her bag and stuffed all her makeup inside, nning to do it on the move.

    At six-thirty, at the Michelin restaurant in the HP district.

    Song Yun and Ye Zi sat quietly at a table waiting.

    Ye Zi kept unlocking his phone to check the time. Song Yun''s time was very precious, and it was already very considerate of him to take time out of his schedule to treat them to dinner. If Lin Yu werete, it would look very bad!

    Fortunately, a few minutester, he saw Lin Yu and her roommate''s figures at the entrance.

    "Sorry for beingte~"

    Lin Yu apologized with her hands pressed together and bowing.

    When she caught sight of Song Yun''s appearance, she was stunned into silence right there.

    Oh my God!

    Elder brother Ye Zi is way too handsome!

    To be perfectly frank, Song Yun''s looks hit all the right notes for her directly on target.

    If she could be with Song Yun, she would be more than willing, even if she were the one being yed!

    "It''s okay, it''s only been a few minutes."

    Song Yun said with a smile, then called the waiter over to bring the menu.

    Seeing the Michelin menu where even the cheapest vegetable sd cost seven or eight hundred, the hearts of the two women burst with joy.

    Do they not know that this sd would only cost a mere fifteen yuan if they made it themselves?

    No, they knew!

    But as long as any dish had a connection to Michelin, they were more than willing to foot the bill!

    "I want this one, and this, and that one..."

    "I''ll have the same as her."

    Looking at what the two women were ordering from the menu, Ye Zi quickly estimated that their meal today would cost upwards of ten thousand yuan!

 Chapter 273 Tit for Tat!

    Lin Yu''s roommate really was like what she had said on the phone: she didn''t eat much, but you couldn''t overlook the fact that what she ordered was pricy!

    Ye Zi looked at a steak that cost over five thousand and was so scared her heart started thumping wildly. If they got married in the future, would her monthly sry only cover four steaks?

    In that moment, Ye Zi''s values were somewhat shattered.

    "Handsome, what do you do for a living?"

    Lin Yu sized up Song Yun from head to toe, his appropriate clothes, the shiny, unknown brand watch on his wrist... everything was showcasing Song Yun''s status as a rich young master!

    A big fish indeed!

    No, no, no!

    This wasn''t just a big fish, this was a whale!!!

    If only she had met Song Yun before Ye Zi did!

    But it was still ok, Lin Yu didn''t believe in a world without cats that stole a taste, how many ex-boyfriends had been the brothers of the previous ones, yet she managed to win them over with just a rub of her legs!

    "Just did a little bit of business on my own."

    Song Yun said with a chuckle.

    Lin Yu wasn''t sure about her specific looks, but her makeup was quite enchanting, fatally attractive to the likes of Ye Zi, a young and inexperienced boy.

    Ye Zi, oh Ye Zi!

    My silly brother!

    Don''t you know women like her spend tens of thousands at the drop of a hat, and the sry of an ordinary person could never keep up!

    She might just take all your money and run one day!

    "So you''re an entrepreneur~ That''s really impressive~"

    Lin Yu''s roommate said coquettishly.

    This tender voice could involuntarily send a shiver down any man''s spine.

    But Song Yun simply smiled calmly, with no disy of deliberate closeness, which dealt a blow to the roommate''s self-esteem.

    "Hello there, young man, my name is Wen Qing~ And I still don''t know your name~"

    Wen Qing''s seductive eyes were fixated on Song Yun, and seeing this, Ye Zi felt a sudden anxiety in his heart. Damn it, what kind of people were Lin Yu''s friends!

    Brother Song hade out today for the sake of their rtionship, and what if Wen Qing ended up hooking up with him, what face would he have left to see his sister-inw in the future!

    "Cough cough, my brother is quite low-profile and doesn''t like randomly sharing his name in public."

    Ye Zi quickly interjected, "Hey, why hasn''t the food arrived yet? It''s so slow."

    Thisment filled the two women with scorn; this bumpkin clearly wasn''t used to dining at upscale restaurants.

    Chefs at this kind of restaurant tended to be meticulous, and it was not unusual for a steak to take half an hour to prepare.

    "Hehe, it should be ready soon, I guess."

    Lin Yu said with a pseudodylike smile, but inside she was continuously scheming on how to snag Song Yun.

    As for Ye Zi...

    Who was Ye Zi?

    "What do youdies usually do for work?" Song Yun asked with a smile. "You both look so elegant, you''re either in administration or definitely big inte celebrities."

    These words struck right at the women''s hearts. Everyone knew, without good looks, you couldn''t really do a job in administration or be a celebrity, so Song Yun''sment was essentially apliment!

    "Not at all~ Young man, you''re such a sweet talker. I''ve been unemployed for just over a month and am still job-hunting. Do you have any suitable positions on your side~?"

    Wen Qing fluttered her big eyes, looking innocent yet filled with desire!

    This was her usual invincible move, once deployed, no man could resist!

    It''s all over!

    Ye Zi felt a chill in her heart. Dammit, what''s with this woman!

    If you''re here to eat, just eat¡ªwhy are you seducing my brother Song!

    For the sake of Brother Song''s marriage, Ye Zi gritted her teeth and interjected again, "Hey, ourpany is actually short on a receptionist. Wen Qing, would you like to interview for it?"

    Shar Pei!!!

    Wen Qing cursed inwardly, what the hell!

    I''m just flirting with a younger guy, why are you being so meddlesome!!!

    And yourpany''s receptionist!

    With my looks, people would be lining up to marry me as their boss''s wife. What are you even worth!!!

    Although she was boiling with rage inside, on the surface, she still said gently, "Oh my, I''ve never done that kind of job before~ I actually think women should be self-reliant, and being a receptionist, first, you don''t learn much, and second, it''s generally just a vase in thepany. I don''t want that at all~"

    Ye Zi''s skin crawled at those words. Dammit, this woman is too enchanting!

    "Exactly, you may think our Wen Qing looks innocent and pretty, but her work capacity is actually amazing~ She''s a genuine powerhouse of a woman~"

    Lin Yu''s words seemed like apliment for her best friend, but in reality, she had already set the trap.

    Rich second generations like what kind of woman? Submissive, obedient, preferably someone who brings glory to their face when out in public.

    But these powerful women are not the type these rich second generations are targeting.

    Sure enough, Wen Qing''s expression changed as she heard this. She never imagined that her best friend would sabotage her like this!!!

    She turned her head and gave Lin Yu a look, but the other gave no response.

    What''s more, Lin Yu continued in a coy voice, "Unlike me, all I want in this life is to marry a good man, then devote myself to looking after my husband and teaching my children. I think that''s the life a woman should lead~"

    "Yes, yes, baby, whatever ns you have, I will support you!"

    Ye Zi nodded frantically. In fact, he personally felt quite insecure, and Lin Yu''s good looks made him constantly fear that he''d lose her.

    Lin Yu''s smiling face suddenly stiffened, and she too began cursing internally.

    Dammit!

    What even are you!

    I only flirted with you because I was bored, and how quickly you took the bait!

    Support me, with what can you support me!

    "Yeah, yeah, I think you and Ye Zi are quite a match~ When do you n to get married? When you have kids, you must let me be the godmother~"

    Wen Qing threw out a long barrage with a beaming smile, leaving Lin Yu disheveled.

    She had no intentions of marrying Ye Zi. If it were Song Yun, hmph, she would agree to get a marriage certificate tomorrow.

    After all, one must cling to either good looks or money!

    A rugged man like Ye Zi is definitely not her cup of tea!

    "Ye Zi and I don''t n on that for the next couple of years. After all, we are both working, we''ll talk about it when we save enough for a down payment on a house~"

    Lin Yu casually brushed aside the assault.

    These two seemingly harmonious best friends had actually started their verbal fencing!

    "Don''t say I didn''t tell you~ A woman should marry while she''s still young, then have a child. Otherwise, if you dy and be an older mother, it''s not good~"

    "Then why don''t you find a man and get married? You''re even a year older than me~"

    "I... I just haven''t met the right one yet~ If I could find a man as excellent as this young man here, I would''ve had kids by now~"

 Chapter 274 The War Between Two Women!

    By the time all the dishes they ordered were served, the two women finally shut their mouths.

    Apart from Ye Zi, who kept marveling at how close the two women seemed, Song Yun eximed, "Wow, this meal is totally worth the money, I''ve just watched a blockbuster show!"

    "Wow~ this steak tastes so good~"

    Wen Qing covered her cherry lips with surprise, then sliced off a piece of meat and held it up to Song Yun''s mouth with a grin, "Little brother, it really is delicious~ do you want to taste it~?"

    Song Yun gently shook his head and said, "I''ve tasted everything in this restaurant."

    Wen Qing''s eyes suddenly lit up~

    Wow!!!

    This isn''t just some ordinary rich second generation!

    This is definitely super-rich second generation!!!

    Otherwise, how could one have tasted everything in a Michelin-starred ce!!!

    With this thick book, it would cost millions!

    "Little brother, are you single? How do you find me?"

    Wen Qing couldn''t wait tounch her offensive because she already saw that Lin Yu, this woman, was clearly interested in Song Yun and hooked!

    If so, then she had to speed things up. To hell with ying hard to get, to hell with a girl''s modesty, she didn''t care about that!

    Now if she could just pique Song Yun''s interest even a little, she would win!

    Seeing her best friend like this, Lin Yu felt hatred boiling in her heart. Does this woman really have to be this hungry?

    It''s just the first meeting, and we haven''t known each other for even an hour, and you''ve already brought this up!

    Shameless!

    If only Ye Zi wasn''t here, she could also make some ambiguous jokes!

    Too bad!

    But what she couldn''t have, she definitely wouldn''t let this woman have either!

    Lin Yu patted Wen Qing''s shoulder with augh, "Look at how handsome he is, how could he not have a girlfriend? He might even be married already~"

    Ye Zi pped her thigh, her eyes wide with surprise, "How do you know?"

    "Ah???"

    "Ah???"

    All three looked at each other in confusion, Ye Zi said seriously, "My brother really is married, and he''ll have a child next year!"

    Shit!!!

    What the hell!!!

    How can such a handsome guy get married so early!!!

    Such a waste!!!

    A storm brewed in the hearts of Lin Yu and Wen Qing, and their faces became more and more awkward.

    "Little brother, is what Ye Zi said true?"

    Wen Qing asked with a sad face.

    Song Yun nodded calmly, and seeing this, the hearts of the two women, Wen Qing and Lin Yu,pletely shattered.

    However, they quickly recalled what Ye Zi had just said¡ªnext year, there would be a child!

    Could it mean that little brother''s wife is pregnant!

    There are usually two times when men cheat more frequently, when their wife is pregnant and after many years of marriage!

    They didn''t care whether Song Yun had a family or not, what concerned them was if they could wedge themselves into the picture!

    Now was the perfect time!

    "Little brother''s wife is pregnant, little brother must be having a hard time~ because pregnant women are usually quite troublesome~"

    Wen Qing asked tentatively, trying to stir up some resentment in Song Yun towards his wife.

    But Song Yun smiled and said, "I love my wife, so I like everything about her."

    What a guy!!!

    An exceptional man indeed!!!

    The two women started to struggle, they weren''t afraid of men who strayed, but they were afraid of men who were impervious to temptation!

    "Hurry up and eat the steak, or it will get cold."

    Ye Zi''s mouth was full as she spoke, causing the two women to look on disdainfully.

 Chapter 275 Why do you feel so good!?

    Song Yun watched the performance of these two women and chuckled to himself, wondering if these two had mistaken him for some naive rich second-generation heir.

    All they cared about was looks or some sort of skill?

    What a joke, the second-generation rich kids he knew, while they might seem reckless on the outside, were in fact all very shrewd, especially when it came to weighing gains and losses in matters of the heart.

    If they ever found out a woman was deceiving them or had any sort of ulterior motive in getting close, they would pull back immediately, without any hesitation.

    "Young man, shall we have some red wine, pretty please~"

    Wen Qing said coquettishly.

    She was the queen of the nightlife scene, used to counting her drinks by the bottles, and if she could get Song Yun drunk and take him home today...

    The future looked bright!!!

    "No thanks, I drove here today."

    Song Yun declined indifferently.

    But who knew, Lin Yu, harboring the same intentions, chimed in, "Oh, but Ye Zi is here too~ If you drink too much, he can take you home~"

    "I better not, my brother drives a sports car, and I wouldn''t dare to touch it. If I so much as scratch the paint, it could cost tens of thousands!"

    Ye Zi hastily refused, because if today Song Yun had driven the mostmon car, he might have driven him home at a rxed pace.

    But today''s ride was a viper!

    This strong sense of pushback had Terrified Ye Zi on the way over, let alone getting behind the wheel!

    Sports car!!!

    Wen Qing and Lin Yu exchanged nces, each seeing a glint of anticipation in the other''s eyes.

    "Ally?"

    Lin Yu picked up her phone and sent a message to Wen Qing.

    Wen Qing''s phone pinged. She unlocked it, saw the message, and nodded imperceptibly.

    The so-called alliance meant both women were ready to go all out. Since the temptation of one woman was not enough, why not both? There were few men who could resist this kind of thrill.

    "Then just get a designated driver~ There are so many these days, surely someone can drive your car."

    Wen Qing blinked and smiled, "Or are you saying you can''t hold your liquor, young man? Are you scared?"

    "Me, scared?"

    Song Yun pretended to take the bait and immediately called over the server to bring several bottles of wine.

    The wine was quickly ced in an ice bucket on the table, and Song Yun opened a bottle and poured for both women. The three of them clinked sses and drank it all in one gulp.

    As the wine hit their throats, both women''s eyes lit up; this wine tasted much better than what they were used to drinking in the clubs!

    So Wen Qing took on the role of the pourer, and within just over ten minutes, the three of them had finished off four bottles.

    Wen Qing and Lin Yu''s eyes were blurry with drunkenness, and from time to time, they would let out sillyughs.

    In contrast, Song Yun''s expression remained unchanged, and there wasn''t even a hint of drunkenness in his eyes!

    "Young man, you are so handsome~"

    Wen Qing giggled and reached out to touch Song Yun''s face.

    Ye Zi, seeing this, was startled and quickly pushed Wen Qing''s hand aside.

    "Hmph!"

    Wen Qing pouted and huffed, then extended her Balenciaga-d long legs toward Song Yun.

    But mid-way, she felt her lege into contact with another leg sheathed in ck stockings!

    Looking down, she saw to her surprise that Lin Yu, that wretch, had also dared to make the same move!

    No way! I can''t fall behind!

    After the two women''s legs reached their target, they rubbed up and down twice.

    Ye Zi shivered all over and suddenly stood up, saying righteously, "Wen Qing! Why are you hooking my leg? Please have some self-respect. I am Lin Yu''s boyfriend!"

    "???"

    Wen Qing looked down again and realized they''d both targeted the wrong legs!

    "Wen Qing! Why are you seducing my boyfriend!"

    Lin Yu''s eyes swiveled, and she shot forth the questioning usation, making Wen Qing look like a fool, not knowing how to respond!

    It''s not like she could say, "You damned idiot, don''t get ahead of yourself. The one I want to seduce is your brother," right???

    "This... it was an ident~ After all, the space under the table is so small, a little bump here and there doesn''t really matter, does it~"

    Wen Qing pouted her lips, looking so pitiful that one couldn''t help but feel for her.

    "Oh, so it was an ident."

    Ye Zi nodded, sat back down, and said, "Be careful next time. If Lin Yu misunderstands, I really can''t clear my name even if I jump into the Yellow River!"

    Wen Qing cursed inwardly: What the hell! Why are you so full of yourself? Do you really think I am into you? Even if your so-called girlfriend''s heart isn''t with you right now! You really love to tter yourself!

    With this misunderstanding in ce, Wen Qing dared not stretch out her legs carelessly anymore. If Lin Yu caught her, she would definitely make a mountain out of a molehill!

    "Big brother, I''ve had a bit too much to drink, my head is so dizzy now~!"

    Wen Qing covered her temples, shamelessly demonstrating her acting skills. After all, as a single woman, she could use any trick she wanted; at worst, people would simply consider her unchaste. But if Lin Yu also dared to make a move on Song Yun, that would be a moral issue!

    Lin Yu was so irritated by the sight that she itched with frustration, but there was nothing she could do about it since Ye Zi was also present!

    Song Yun was thoroughly enjoying the covert battle between the two women.

    He said with a chuckle, "Do you want to drink a bit more?"

    "Ah, I''m already dizzy, and you still want me to drink~ Could it be that..."

    Wen Qing replied yfully with a silly smile, "Alright~ Since you want to drink, I''ll join you for a bit~"

    "Ye Zi, have some too. I remember you could really hold your liquor in college."

    By now, Song Yun already had a n in mind. Of the four people here today, everyone except him had to get drunk!

    My brother has spent tens of thousands of yuan; that money can''t go to waste!

    "Bro, do I really have to drink?"

    Ye Zi seemed a bit troubled, but seeing Song Yun already lifting the bottle, he could only helplessly release his grip on his ss.

    Bottle after bottle of high-end liquor was emptied into their stomachs.

    Wen Qing and Lin Yu both tried to keep their spirits up, attempting to cling to theirst bit of consciousness.

    And now Ye Zi''s face was flushed red, his eyes slightly zed.

    Song Yun drank thest cup and snapped his fingers; a waiter approached and bowed, "Mr. Song, what can I do for you?"

    This Michelin-starred restaurant was acquired by YeShi Group, which owned 30% of its shares, to entertain business partners. Now that YeShi Group had been passed down to Song Yun, naturally, he was one of the owners of the restaurant.

    "Book a presidential suite at the Magic Capital Pearl Hotel, and find a car to take these three over," Song Yun instructed.

    Song Yun lit a cigarette, looking warily at his brother who seemed out of it, wondering if Ye Zi could handle it after drinking so much...

    "Right away, Mr. Song. I''ll take care of it immediately."

    The efficiency of the staff was very high; everything was arranged in less than ten minutes.

    Observing the two women, bleary-eyed, clinging to Ye Zi and rubbing against him non-stop, Song Yun knew they were mistaking Ye Zi for himself!

    The three were put into the car, and Song Yun also found a designated driver outside the restaurant and returned to the Hua Shou Vi.

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