The Divine Doctor's Guide to Capturing Beauties [Complete] - 39

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Chapter 848 A Young Girl's First Love

When

the family banquet began, Fan Zhenliang first said a few words, nothing more than welcoming Lin Yupeng to the Fan family and thanking him for rescuing Fan Qianqian from danger, and other polite remarks.

Lin Yupeng also exchanged a few pleasantries. Fan Qianqian, contrary to her usual self, remained silent. Her bright, clear eyes were fixed on her, and her delicate face was flushed with a faint blush. She truly presented herself as a pure and demure lady, a stark contrast to her previous image as a mischievous little devil.

The Fan family banquet was of a very high standard, with fresh seafood, rare delicacies, a rich variety, and vibrant colors, making one's appetite soar.

"Hehe, Yupeng, your godfather and I are bosom friends. Don't be shy at my house, make yourself at home!" Fan Zhenliang gazed at Lin Yupeng and laughed heartily.

After saying that, he glanced at Fan Qianqian meaningfully, his gaze ambiguous. Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, but his heart suddenly trembled: "Uncle Fan, there's a hidden meaning in your words! Are you telling me to treat this place as my own home?" He then remembered the strange looks Fan Zhenliang and his wife gave him when he first arrived, and now he finally understood. It seemed that they were looking at their future son-in-law like parents-in-law. Could it be that Fan Zhenliang and his wife intended to marry their daughter to him?

Thinking of this, he glanced at Fan Qianqian beside him and saw that her expression was complicated. Her pretty face was flushed with a bright red, and her beautiful eyes kept glancing in his direction with ambiguous feelings. He became even more certain of his earlier guess...

During the New Year's Day holiday, Fan Qianqian and Lin Yupeng went through that life-or-death ordeal, and their feelings for each other quietly warmed up. Fan Qianqian had unknowingly fallen in love with him, especially with his care and protection during that time, which warmed her heart. It could be said that without Lin Yupeng, she would have died long ago and would not have had the courage to live. The young girl, just beginning to experience love, had opened her heart to Lin Yupeng.

During her time recuperating at home, Fan Qianqian kept dreaming about Lin Yupeng. Several times, she even dreamt that he was kissing and caressing her body. Upon waking, she would blush deeply, recalling those days in the cave and at Chang Fu's house, when Lin Yupeng had kissed and touched her, seeing everything he should and shouldn't have seen. She had never been so intimate with a man before, and her heart was filled with sweetness mixed with shyness.

Fan Qixuan, who knew his sister well, noticed something amiss. After several questionings, Fan Qianqian finally blushed and confessed her feelings.

Fan Qixuan was overjoyed, secretly rejoicing: "This girl has finally fallen in love and has someone she likes. Once she gets married, I'll be truly free. Brother Lin is a good man, much better than me. My sister should be content to have found such a boyfriend! Hehe, let Brother Lin teach her a lesson, and she'll really be a virtuous wife and loving mother in the future!"

Fan Qixuan discussed his sister's thoughts with his parents. Although Mr. and Mrs. Fan Zhenliang had never met Lin Yupeng, they knew through Jin Qin's connections that their godson was handsome, talented, and outstanding. However, they only had one precious daughter, so they were very careful in choosing a son-in-law. The most important point was that they didn't know whether Lin Yupeng had a girlfriend or not. Therefore, they invited him to dinner today, firstly to thank him for saving their daughter, and secondly to get his opinion.

Fan Qianqian was overjoyed to learn that Lin Yupeng was to be invited to her home. She'd heard that to win a man's heart, you had to win his stomach, so she'd been pestering her mother and sister-in-law to teach her how to cook. Actually, she was already cured of her illness, but she hadn't mastered her "cooking skills" yet, which was why she kept delaying inviting Lin Yupeng to the dinner party, planning to invite him over after she'd learned how to cook.

Lin Yupeng took a few bites of food, glanced at Fan Qianqian beside him, and saw that she remained very reserved, her pretty face flushed, and she didn't say a word. Was she really going to play the lady to the end? He chuckled inwardly and asked softly, "Qianqian, I heard you've been learning to cook lately. Which dish on this table did you make?"

Fan Qixuan, trying to liven things up, smiled and asked, "That's right! Qianqian, there's a whole table of dishes. Which one did you make? Let your brother taste your cooking!"

Fan Qianqian smiled faintly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with shy charm, and softly replied, "Cola chicken wings and braised sea cucumber with scallions were made by me. Brother Lin, please try them! They're not very good, but please bear with them!" Lin

Yupeng smiled slightly, picked up a chicken wing with his chopsticks, took a bite, and chewed slowly, trying to keep a straight face. Trying to remain calm, he knew Fan Qianqian was new to cooking and the food probably wouldn't taste very good. Whether it was delicious or not, as long as it was edible, it was fine. But after taking a bite of the chicken wing, he found it unpalatable—it was incredibly salty!

He thought to himself, "How much salt did this girl put in? Is she trying to kill me with saltiness?" Fortunately, he had a high tolerance for salt and managed to finish the wing. Glancing at Fan Qianqian secretly glancing at him, Lin Yupeng quickly swallowed and laughed heartily, "Hehe, it's pretty good!"

A hint of joy flickered across Fan Qianqian's beautiful face. In truth, even she herself dared not eat her own cooking.

Lin Yupeng gave Fan Qianqian a forced compliment, then instinctively picked up his wine glass and downed the remaining half-glass of red wine, barely managing to suppress the unbearably salty taste in his throat.

Fan Qixuan, oblivious to what was going on, saw Lin Yupeng say it was delicious, so he picked up a piece too. He took a bite, then spat it out with a "smack," looking miserable. "Little sister, how did you make this? It's way too salty! How much salt did you put in?"

Unlike Lin Yupeng, who indulged Fan Qianqian, Fan Qixuan was blunt and said whatever came to mind.

Fan Qianqian, startled, picked up a chicken wing with an embarrassed yet somewhat defiant expression. She took a bite, then spat it out as well, exclaiming in surprise, "I didn't put in much salt! How can it be so salty?"

Lin Yupeng's gaze fell on the plate of cola chicken wings on the table. He noticed the wings were very dark, with a glossy sheen, and thought to himself, "Did you put in too much soy sauce?" But he didn't say it aloud, and instead picked up a piece of Fan Qianqian's "braised sea cucumber with scallions."

At this moment, Fan Qixuan also noticed the problem and said seriously, "Little sister, did you put too much soy sauce in? The ratio of cola to soy sauce is three to one, did you put it in one to three?"

Fan Qianqian's pretty face showed embarrassment, and she cutely stuck out her tongue, saying in a coquettish voice, "I'm sorry, I misread it!"

"You silly girl, so careless!" Fan Qixuan said helplessly.

How could Lin Yupeng say that he was deliberately trying to please Fan Qianqian? He could only laugh and say, "It's okay, we have different tastes! I have a strong palate!"

PS: Happy National Day, brothers!

Chapter 849 Temper Outburst

Chapter 849 Temper Outburst

Fan Qianqian knew that Lin Yupeng was comforting her, and her heart felt sweet, but a playful feeling also arose in her heart. A slightly willful look appeared on her pretty face, and she said coquettishly, "Then you should eat more!" After saying that, she put two more chicken wings on Lin Yupeng's plate.

Lin Yupeng hadn't yet eaten the braised sea cucumber with scallions that he had just picked up from his plate. He smiled slightly, picked it up, and put it in his mouth. The taste was strange, with a fishy smell, obviously because the seasoning wasn't enough, but it was still easier to swallow than the cola chicken wings, and he didn't need to drink it with alcohol.

Seeing Lin Yupeng eat the braised sea cucumber with scallions with a calm expression, Fan Qixuan assumed his sister's dish was quite good. He also tried a piece, chewed it, and swallowed it with difficulty, looking bitter. "Sister, what did you do with this dish?! It tastes weird. You must have put the wrong seasoning in. Sigh, it's such a waste to have you cook such expensive sea cucumber!"

Fan Qixuan and his sister often bickered, which was common, but today's words hurt her pride, especially with her "crush" Lin Yupeng present. Fan Qianqian's face immediately darkened, and she slammed down her chopsticks. Her long-suppressed temper exploded as she glared at Fan Qixuan and said, "Second brother, you... you're really going too far! I put so much effort into cooking this dish, if it doesn't taste good, you shouldn't eat it! How can you be so disrespectful to someone's hard work!"

Fan Qixuan was also in high spirits today, and sneered, "What kind of work is this? You're just wasting good stuff!"

Fan Qianqian stood up abruptly in anger, her charming eyes raised, her cheeks puffed out, and she pouted and said coquettishly, "Fine, I wasted good stuff, you just want to see me being difficult, right? I'm leaving!" With that, she turned around and left the restaurant in a huff.

Fan Zhenliang's face darkened as he stared at Fan Qixuan, his voice laced with reproach: "Qixuan, why can't you give in to Qianqian?"

Fan Qixuan looked aggrieved and said, "Dad, I didn't say anything! She's not usually like this. If I go and chase her back, this girl's temper is too much! There are guests at home!"

With that, he stood up, his eyes darting around, then immediately sat down again, glancing at Lin Yupeng beside him, and smiled: "Brother Lin, I think you should go! I have a bad temper with this girl, and I'm the one who started her anger. It's pointless for me to go!" Originally,

Madam Fan had also wanted to go, but hearing her son's words and seeing her husband Fan Zhenliang's expression, she remained seated.

"Yupeng, go and call Qianqian back! Sigh, it's all because I've spoiled her all these years, haha, I'm sorry you had to see this!" Fan Zhenliang said with a smile.

Lin Yupeng had no choice but to stand up and laugh heartily, "Then I'll have to excuse myself for a moment!"

Fan Qixuan interjected, "Brother Lin, my sister must have gone back to her bedroom, it's the third room from the left upstairs."

Lin Yupeng turned and left the dining room, heading upstairs. After he had gone some distance, Fan Qixuan approached his parents and asked with a smile, "Dad, Mom, what do you think of my brother Lin..."

Lin Yupeng arrived at Fan Qianqian's bedroom door and gently knocked. He heard Fan Qianqian's voice inside, coquettishly saying, "Who is it? I'm not going to eat, I'm so angry!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "It's me! Qianqian, don't be angry, your second brother was just joking with you."

Upon hearing Lin Yupeng's voice, Fan Qianqian's tone immediately softened, but she was still sulking. Gu Di said, "Lin Yupeng, you're such a hypocrite! You know my cooking was terrible, but you said it was delicious. Are you trying to flatter me? How hypocritical!"

Lin Yupeng smiled helplessly, "Qianqian, for a beginner like you, it's already quite good. I think it's alright! Don't be angry, open the door, okay? Let's go downstairs to eat, everyone's waiting for you!"

Fan Qianqian paused, then said coquettishly, "I'm not going to eat! I'm already full of anger. The door isn't locked, come in by yourself!"

Lin Yupeng gently pushed open the door and walked into Fan Qianqian's bedroom, or rather, her boudoir. In ancient times, a girl's boudoir wasn't something you could just enter casually, but now it's a modern, open society, so naturally there aren't so many rigid rules and regulations.

The bedroom was decorated in a very luxurious and opulent style, with warm-toned walls, modular furniture, a rear-projection TV, a leather sofa, and a sandalwood dressing table filled with various high-end women's cosmetics such as lipsticks, perfumes, and more. There was a Simmons single bed with a snow-white, fluffy, and adorable toy dog standing on it. At this moment, Fan Qianqian was sitting on the leather sofa, her rosy lips pouting and her delicate cheeks puffed out, sulking.

Lin Yupeng walked over with a smile, gently comforting her, "Qianqian, don't be angry, come eat with me! This is my first time at your house!"

Fan Qianqian glanced at his tall and imposing figure, and hearing his warm words, her heart fluttered. She tried her best to put on a cute, angry expression, pouting and saying, "I'm not going! Leave me alone!"

Lin Yupeng's face hardened, and he pretended to be stern, saying, "Qianqian, stop it! You've just recovered from your illness, how can you not eat? Come eat with me, I have to get you back at the table today!"

Hearing his tone, Fan Qianqian recognized it perfectly from the time in the cave when he wouldn't let her sleep. A faint blush quickly rose to her pretty face, and she bit her lip, saying coquettishly, "What if I don't go?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "Then you... " "Don't blame me, I'll carry you back, even if I have to!"

His words reminded Fan Qianqian of the ambiguous scenes of Lin Yupeng carrying her through the mountains to find a way out, and of him carrying her so she could urinate. Her heart fluttered with shyness and confusion. Just as she was considering whether she should listen to him and go back for dinner, Lin Yupeng grabbed her soft, smooth hand and pulled her up without her realizing it. She heard Lin Yupeng's gentle yet commanding voice say, "Qianqian, stop being stubborn, come with me!"

Fan Qianqian blushed, biting her rosy lips, stamping her foot angrily, shaking off Lin Yupeng's hand. Her beautiful eyes shimmered with a dreamy, hazy light as she asked in a soft voice, "Do you think I'm a stupid girl who can't do anything right?"

Lin Yupeng ... Peng hurriedly shook his head, gently comforting her, "Qianqian, I don't think so! I think you're a serious and lovely girl. This is your first time cooking, it's normal not to do well. I often made mistakes when I first started cooking too. Once I mistook cooking wine for soy sauce, hehe, the whole pot of food tasted fishy, and I had to throw it all away!" Fan Qianqian chuckled upon hearing this, but then her pretty

face hardened, her expression melancholic, and she said softly, "It's okay for you boys not to cook, but it's different for us girls. If we can't cook, people will laugh at us..." Lin Yupeng chuckled, naturally taking her slender hand, and said gently, "Qianqian, don't worry, I'll teach you when I have time!" Fan Qianqian smiled sweetly, remembering how badly she had cooked earlier. Lin Yupeng said all the dishes were delicious, and he really knew how to make girls happy. This showed that he still liked her, so a sweet and happy feeling welled up in her heart, and her eyes softened... Suddenly, she realized that he was taking advantage of her delicate little hand. A warm current ran through her fingers. Although she enjoyed the feeling, her girlish shyness made her try to shake off his big hand. She pouted her cherry lips and said coquettishly, "Let go! You big pervert, you just want to take advantage of me!" Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "Then you have to come back with me for dinner!" Fan Qianqian still hesitated and didn't want to go. In the tug-of-war, she lost her balance. She let out a soft cry and leaned forward. Lin Yupeng was afraid that she would fall, so he quickly opened his arms and hugged her slender waist. Fan Qianqian fell into Lin Yupeng's arms again, inhaling the masculine scent emanating from him. Her heart fluttered, her pretty face flushed a captivating blush, and her body became limp and powerless. Lin Yupeng held her fragrant and tender body, her adorable breasts pressing against his chest. With the friction of their bodies, waves of tingling, itchy, and numbing pleasure surged through his body like electric shocks. He felt a surge of heat within him; her desire had been ignited. His hands naturally moved upwards, caressing her smooth and delicate back. He lowered his head and gently kissed Fan Qianqian's tender and charming face. The skin there was incredibly smooth, and the feeling was intoxicating. Lin Yupeng could no longer control himself and continued kissing her all the way down her back. "Ah...uh...no..." Fan Qianqian's delicate body trembled slightly. Her beautiful eyes glanced at the door and saw that the bedroom door was already closed. Her heart calmed down slightly, but then she realized that she was tacitly allowing Lin Yupeng to kiss her. A thought flashed through her mind, and she was about to struggle to break free from his embrace and kiss, but she was no match for Lin Yupeng's speed. Her rosy lips were instantly captured by him, and it was extremely difficult to break free, as her delicate body was already weak and powerless from the onslaught of this wave of passion. Lin Yupeng's lust surged, and he forgot where he was. He kissed Fan Qianqian's tender and rosy lips wantonly. His tongue broke through the resistance, pried open her silver gate, and scraped against her small mouth like a little fish. Waves of sweet spring water, accompanied by her fragrant, hot, and slippery breath, instantly enveloped his tongue, and a wonderful wave of pleasure surged over him.

Fan Qianqian was also lost in passion. Her pearly white teeth traced patterns on Lin Yupeng's tongue, savoring that long-lost feeling of passion.

This sensual and passionate kiss intoxicated them both! Lin Yupeng's fish-like tongue merged with Fan Qianqian's soft, warm lips, her moist, sweet lips almost touching his nose, completely enveloping his mouth and tongue in a fragrant, moist, and slippery atmosphere, leaving him unable to extricate himself. Fan Qianqian's pretty face flushed as

red as a ripe apple, her heart in turmoil. After a long while, she let out a soft moan, realizing that they were at home, how could she be so intimate with Lin Yupeng? She hurriedly used the last of her strength to gently push him away, panting softly for a while. Her beautiful eyes shimmered with shy desire as she glared at Lin Yupeng and muttered, "You big pervert! You bad guy, all you do is bully me!"

Her tone was almost coquettish, without a hint of reproach. Lin Yupeng knew that this girl had fallen for him. He chuckled dryly and said, "Qianqian, you're so cute and charming, I can't control myself! Hehe, hurry up and come eat with me, or I'll kiss you too!"

"Ah...you're so annoying!" Fan Qianqian said coquettishly, but still obediently followed Lin Yupeng downstairs to the dining room. Her pretty face was flushed, making her incredibly cute and charming. Thinking back to their passionate kiss, she thought to herself, "What a lucky break! My family didn't find out. That scoundrel Lin Yupeng is so audacious, daring to be so indecent with me in my own home!" Then, her heart fluttered again: "Wasn't it me who invited him into the bedroom? How shameless!"

Seeing Lin Yupeng bring Fan Qianqian back, and her return to her ladylike demeanor, Fan Zhenliang and his wife exchanged a smile. Fan Qixuan also smiled, but didn't speak to Fan Qianqian, because Fan Zhenliang had just given him a stern lecture, telling him to be more considerate of his sister in the future.

Lin Yupeng and Fan Qianqian returned to their seats and continued eating dinner. The housekeepers reheated the food again and again. The meal lasted for over two hours, during which everyone chatted about all sorts of things. Fan Qianqian spoke the least, while Fan Qixuan was the most talkative.

After dinner, Fan Qianqian and her mother went to their room to rest, and Fan Qixuan also returned to his room. Lin Yupeng accompanied Fan Zhenliang in the living room on the first floor, enjoying tea and chatting. The two talked about all sorts of things, from domestic to international, from politics to business. Finally, Fan Zhenliang steered the conversation to Lin Yupeng's personal life, asking with a smile, "Yupeng, you should be twenty-five this year, right? Do you have a girlfriend?"

Lin Yupeng knew he would ask this, and was prepared, replying with a smile, "Not yet!" He was only half telling the truth; he genuinely didn't have a girlfriend, only fiancées and wives! He understood the current situation; the Sky Dome Group needed to avoid fighting alone, and the Lant Group was the best partner. Jin Tai had also realized this, which was why he secretly instructed him to associate more with people from Lant. He had previously noticed Fan Zhenliang's intention to match him with Fan Qianqian, and he couldn't close the door too tightly. Maintaining an ambiguous relationship with Fan Qianqian was best. If he ever gained control of the political situation, he would marry all the women connected to him, including Fan Qianqian.

When Fan Zhenliang heard Lin Yupeng say he didn't have a girlfriend, he was secretly pleased, but didn't elaborate on Fan Qianqian's situation. He wanted his daughter to date Lin Yupeng for a while to see how things went, so he steered the conversation elsewhere. This was exactly what Lin Yupeng wanted. If Fan Zhenliang was impatient and eager to marry his daughter to him, forcing him to marry Fan Qianqian, what about Chen Lihan? Qin Xue, Fang Na, Xiao Ru, and the other women? This would be a troublesome matter; he wasn't yet in a position to have multiple wives!

PS: More exciting chapters to come! Brothers, throw flowers at me if you have any, thanks!

Chapter 851 Double Blow Chapter 851

Double Blow

Fan Zhenliang and Lin Yupeng chatted for a while longer. Lin Yupeng secretly checked his watch; it was past nine o'clock. He couldn't stay any longer, so he said goodbye to Fan Zhenliang, and Fan Qixuan escorted him away from the Fan mansion.

Lin Yupeng returned to the presidential suite of the Sky Dome Building, opened the Little Flying Insect operating system, and pulled up the surveillance data on Gao Yi for the day.

Around two o'clock this afternoon, Gao Yi was recuperating at home when his personal secretary suddenly entered the bedroom with a mobile phone and said in a deep voice, "Premier Gao, it's your phone!"

Gao Yi had just recovered slightly from the grief of losing his son these past two days and was waiting to return to the State Council to continue working after handling Gao Ya's funeral in a couple of days. Now that he had lost his beloved son, he didn't want to lose the presidential throne as well. But little did he know that Lin Yupeng was giving him a double blow. "Whose call is it?" Gao Yi lay on the bed, his eyes flashing, and asked in a deep voice.

The secretary said respectfully, "It's the President's call!"

Upon hearing it was the President, Gao Yi seemed to be injected with adrenaline, immediately sitting up in bed, his eyes gleaming, his face beaming with obsequiousness, and urgently saying, "Give me the phone quickly!"

President Cao Yuzhang was in his early sixties, having served two terms as President and was the current president of the Huaxia Party. According to the party constitution, after the party congress in March, he would step down, and the newly elected presidential candidate would directly assume the presidency. His term would expire after the presidential election at the end of April.

The secretary handed the phone to Gao Yi, who smiled obsequiously, "Is this President Cao? This is Gao Yi..." His tone was completely servile.

"What? You said Guan Jiyao has been placed under investigation? I didn't know that!" Gao Yi's face turned cold, his voice filled with surprise.

Cao Yuzhang said something else, and Gao Yi's face showed even greater fear. He said in a trembling voice, "President, I really don't know what Guan Jiyao did! Although he mentioned to me before that he wanted to win some votes, I never agreed to let him use bribery. That's illegal! I didn't expect him to ignore my advice and go ahead with it. I also bear some responsibility for this, but I really didn't instruct him to help me with bribery!"

"Yes, yes... I understand. I'll go to work tomorrow... My son, sigh, his funeral is in a couple of days! Goodbye, President!" Gao Yi hung up the phone with a pale face, looking like a defeated rooster, dejected, or like a deflated balloon, and slumped onto the bed.

The fact that Guan Jiyao was placed under "shuanggui" (a form of internal party discipline) came as a complete surprise. Gao Yi knew the severity of "shuanggui"—it meant confessing at a designated time and place. Currently, the typical practice of "shuanggui" is that investigators set up the location in hotels or similar places, where the person under "shuanggui" is closely monitored, unable to leave without permission, unable to go home, and forbidden from contacting the outside world. Furthermore, "shuanggui" has no specific time limit; it's usually lifted when the matter is clarified. In essence, the person under "shuanggui" has been deprived of their personal freedom, and only the public security organs, disciplinary inspection organs, and courts have the authority to conduct "shuanggui.

" Now that Guan Jiyao is under "shuanggui," the threat to Gao Yi is immense. Gao Yi isn't stupid. Although Guan Jiyao repeatedly claimed that if things went wrong, he would try to take all the blame himself to protect Gao Yi, in reality, when things really come to a head, how could that old fox Guan Jiyao sacrifice himself to save someone else? He'll definitely confess whatever he can to try and get leniency.

Gao Yi was increasingly regretful. Why hadn't he stopped him back then? Wasn't Guan Jiyao supposed to be cunning? How could he have slipped up in such a life-or-death situation?

Lin Yupeng looked at Gao Yi lying on the bed, looking dejected and frustrated, and sneered inwardly: "Gao Yi, this is what you call reaping what you sowed! Now you realize the seriousness of the situation, right? Heh heh, it's too late!"

However, Lin Yupeng also knew that it was too early to be happy. After all, Gao Yi had deep roots and was the Vice Premier. As the saying goes, "Even a centipede with a hundred legs doesn't fall down when it's dead." During this period, the surveillance on him needed to be even tighter to prevent him from "fighting a cornered dog" and unleashing some trump card. There was still a chance to turn the tide.

Lin Yupeng hid the small flying insect inside Gao Yi's hood. Gao Yi would be at the State Council tomorrow, allowing for 24-hour surveillance. He then switched to Guan Jiyao's listening system, which was now completely silent. Zhu Yan, following his instructions, had revealed the location of the bugging device. After Guan Jiyao's investigation, the bugging chip in his teeth had been removed by the special task force. This was all within Lin Yupeng's expectations; his goal had been achieved. Guan Jiyao was now a useless person in his eyes.

The next morning, Lin Yupeng went to his office downstairs as usual. The daytime work was rather tedious, consisting mainly of meetings and document approvals. Fortunately, he had his beautiful and charming secretary, Hua Meiyu, by his side; otherwise, it would have been incredibly boring. His brain was in a state of high excitement all day because Guan Jiyao was essentially finished, and his first step in the plan had been successfully completed.

As Lin Yupeng was nearing the end of the workday, contemplating whether to spend the evening with Hua Meiyu, his walkie-talkie suddenly rang. It was Deng Yuhu's voice. He instinctively sensed trouble again!

"Old Deng, something's up?" Lin Yupeng picked up the walkie-talkie and asked in a low voice.

"Yes, Zhuang Zhiyi from Changsheng Group just sent a message saying that Zhou Jinlong kidnapped a girl this afternoon..." Deng Yuhu said coldly. Lin

Yupeng chuckled, "Does Zhou Jinlong have the same problem as Gao Ya, kidnapping young girls for fun? Who is that girl? Does she have anything to do with us?" He was just asking casually; whether they had anything to do with each other or not, he would still save her, especially since Zhou Jinlong was his mortal enemy.

Deng Yuhu replied seriously, "That girl seems to be called Xia Mengyao. We just kidnapped her this afternoon. She's Cheng Jing's good friend. Mr. Lin, do you think we should take action?"

"Xia Mengyao?" Lin Yupeng was taken aback, thinking to himself, "This girl has had so many misfortunes! We just rescued her from Gao Ya a couple of days ago, and now she's in Zhou Jinlong's hands! Why would he kidnap Xia Mengyao?"

His mind raced, and he quickly came to a conclusion—with Cheng Jing gone, Zhou Jinlong must be restless. He fears Cheng Jing will betray him and expose their dirty dealings. To cover up his crimes, he must kill Cheng Jing to silence her. Unable to find Cheng Jing, he had no choice but to target her friend Xia Mengyao. This poor girl, with such an unlucky friend, has suffered one misfortune after another!

Seeing Lin Yupeng remain silent for a while, Deng Yuhu assumed he was pondering something and didn't interrupt, waiting for his order.

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Overflowing Love After a long while, Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he asked in a deep voice, "Where is Xia Mengyao being held?" Deng Yuhu said, "Zhuang Zhiyi said it's the Chunming Hotel, but he doesn't know which room." Lin Yupeng's face darkened, and he sneered, "Isn't Zhuang Zhiyi Zhou Jinlong's bodyguard? How could he not know where Xia Mengyao is being held?" Deng Yuhu said, "I asked him the same question just now. He said that because Cheng Jing disappeared, Zhou Jinlong became suspicious of him, but couldn't find any evidence, so he became more cautious about him. Some important matters of the group are being handled behind his back, including today's kidnapping of Xia Mengyao, which was accidentally leaked by one of Zhou Jinlong's bodyguards." Lin Yupeng's eyes darted around, feeling that Zhuang Zhiyi's words made some sense. Lin Yupeng wasn't worried that Zhuang Zhiyi was deliberately providing false information to lure him into a trap, because his wife Cheng Jing was still in his hands. He believed that Zhuang Zhiyi wouldn't do such a stupid thing. Even if he really wanted to set a trap, he wasn't afraid. At worst, it would just be a bloody battle. He was already prepared. Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice, "Old Deng, gather the men immediately, divide them into three groups of ten each, and send them to the Chunming Hotel. Do everything you can to find out where Xia Mengyao is being held. Also, leave ten men outside the hotel to keep an eye on the situation outside. We must rescue her tonight!" After everything was arranged, Lin Yupeng went to have dinner first, and then returned to his office to wait for news from the Chunming Hotel. Xia Mengyao's pitiful appearance naturally came to mind again, and he sighed to himself, "This girl is too innocent and weak. Every time I meet her, she looks like she's being bullied. Could it be that we are really destined for each other? Hehe, as long as it's not a bad fate!" Everyone has the love to sympathize with and protect the weak, especially men. Normal men have even stronger compassion. Even the most heinous villains will have moments of soft-heartedness when they see someone weak and vulnerable. Of course, this excludes psychopaths and mentally ill people. Lin Yupeng was a normal man, a man with a sense of justice. Even though Xia Mengyao's attitude towards him was lukewarm, and she wouldn't even give him her contact information, he still unhesitatingly came to her rescue every time she was in trouble. Although he had ulterior motives, his sympathy and pity for Xia Mengyao also played a significant role. Half an hour later, Deng Yuhu called: "President Lin, everything's arranged! We've found out that Xia Mengyao is in room 301 of the Chunming Hotel, being held captive by about five or six of Zhou Jinlong's thugs. Zhou Jinlong himself hasn't arrived yet!" Lin Yupeng said in a deep voice: "Whether he comes or not doesn't matter, rescuing her is the priority! Wait for me downstairs!" After saying that, he stood up and went downstairs with Xiang Kui to the parking lot, got into a car, and drove straight to the Chunming Hotel with Deng Yuhu. Deng Yuhu was still puzzled. Was it really worth using so much manpower and resources for such a girl? Was Lin Yupeng really just overflowing with compassion? The incident at the Gao Mansion last time could be explained as an attempt to control Cheng Jing, but how do you explain this today? He doesn't understand what use Xia Mengyao still has for the Tianqiong Group! The car quickly arrived at the Chunming Hotel. As soon as they reached the parking lot outside the hotel, Deng Yuhu's walkie-talkie, which he was carrying in the back seat, rang. "Yes, yes... I understand. President Lin is here. Get ready!" Deng Yuhu said, then turned to Lin Yupeng and said, "President Lin, one of our brothers just reported that Zhou Jinlong has arrived at the Chunming Hotel and entered the room where Xia Mengyao is being held captive!" A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "I understand! Let's try to be polite first, and avoid hurting anyone. It's best not to resort to violence unless absolutely necessary. Follow my lead!" Deng Yuhu nodded, and he, Lin Yupeng, and Xiang Kui got out of the car and entered the lobby of the Chunming Hotel. They booked a room at the front desk, room 310 on the third floor. Actually, booking a room was just a cover; the key was to rescue the person. The lobby staff were also puzzled as to why so many people were booking rooms today. When Lin Yupeng arrived on the third floor, Deng Yuhu called ten security guards from the Tianqiong Group via walkie-talkie. Although they were going to try to be polite first, it was clear that they couldn't control Zhou Jinlong without bringing enough men. Two of Zhou Jinlong's bodyguards stood at the door of room 301. Zhuang Zhiyi wasn't among them; both were unfamiliar faces, and their stature and presence paled in comparison to Zhuang Zhiyi's. Lin Yupeng strode forward, flanked by Xiang Kui and Deng Yuhu, with ten group security guards behind them, each holding a short gun concealed in their sleeves. As they approached the door, the two bodyguards' eyes flashed coldly, and they demanded sharply, "Who are you looking for?" "We're looking for your boss, Zhou..." Deng Yuhu suddenly shot out one hand, grabbing a security guard by the neck and lifting him up to shield him. At the same time, Xiang Kui subdued the other bodyguard, mimicking Deng Yuhu's actions. Then, both men simultaneously kicked open the door to room 310, their other hands already holding black pistols. Lin Yupeng and his group filed in. Except for Lin Yupeng, each of them drew their pistols and pointed them at the people inside, ready to fire at any moment. The guest room was quite luxuriously decorated, with a Simmons double bed, a leather sofa, and all kinds of furniture. The room was also quite spacious.

Xia Mengyao lay on the bed, her hands bound behind her back, looking utterly helpless and miserable. Her large, bright eyes were brimming with tears, and tear tracks still clung to her fair, delicate face, clearly from recent crying. She was curled up, trembling, like a lamb that had fallen into a wolf's den.

Zhou Jinlong, the vice president of Changsheng Group, was interrogating Xia Mengyao on the sofa, accompanied by four bodyguards. Zhou Jinlong had just arrived, intending to extract Cheng Jing's whereabouts from Xia Mengyao, but the girl knew nothing. He considered using torture, but seeing her pitiful state, he couldn't bring himself to do it. It seemed Xia Mengyao's charm was truly remarkable; even the cunning and ruthless Zhou Jinlong had felt pity for her.

It's normal for people to have compassion; even the most wicked people sometimes have a kind side. The key point is that Zhou Jinlong also developed "evil intentions." When he saw Xia Mengyao, she was so beautiful and delicate, like a porcelain doll. Although petite, she was perfectly proportioned, charming and alluring, with a captivating allure. Her delicate and endearing demeanor made him irresistibly drawn to hold her close and cherish her.

PS: Brothers, please give me flowers! I've fallen out of the top ten. Chapter 853

: A Well-Deserved Reputation . Some say, "Everything small is adorable." Xia Mengyao's petite figure possessed all the elements of cuteness; in today's parlance, she was a "loli," even though she was no longer a "loli" in age, already in her early twenties. But her heart was as pure as a thirteen or fourteen-year-old child; her inner beauty was even more captivating. In just a few minutes, Zhou Jinlong was completely captivated by Xia Mengyao, his eyes glued to her like mosquitoes in the sweltering heat of summer. "Little girl, where did Cheng Jing go? I know you're her good friend. If you tell the truth, I'll let you go immediately!" Zhou Jinlong chuckled dryly, staring intently at Xia Mengyao. Xia Mengyao glanced at him, seeing the lewd and vicious look in his eyes. She knew she was likely doomed tonight. She had already secretly resolved that if Zhou Jinlong made any improper advances towards her, she would bite her tongue and commit suicide. But she felt uneasy. She'd only learned about this method from television. Would it really work? If she didn't die, wouldn't she just be suffering? "Speak up, little girl! What are you thinking?" Zhou Jinlong's face darkened, and he snapped. "I don't know anything! Please, let me go!" Xia Mengyao pleaded, her beautiful eyes trembling. Her voice was soft and gentle, filled with deep fear and helplessness. Zhou Jinlong was aroused by her alluring voice, his eyes flashing with wicked light as he threatened, "Little girl, if you don't tell the truth! Hehe, I'll take you right now. I can tell you're still a virgin, right?" As soon as he finished speaking, his four bodyguards sneered, their eyes gleaming with lust as they circled Xia Mengyao's beautiful and exquisite body, looking like they were about to take advantage of her! Xia Mengyao trembled with fear, already prepared to bite her tongue and commit suicide. In an instant, tears streamed down her face as she remembered many things. Her heart sank as if she had fallen into an abyss. At this critical moment, Lin Yupeng and his men burst through the door. Although Zhou Jinlong's four bodyguards were no pushovers, Lin Yupeng's men were clearly more ruthless, fearless and swift. Before Zhou Jinlong's four bodyguards could even draw their guns, the black muzzles were already pointed at their vitals. Deng Yuhu and Xiang Kui simultaneously pointed their guns at Zhou Jinlong's head, each carrying one of Zhou Jinlong's bodyguards, looking like two plague gods. Caught off guard, Zhou Jinlong hadn't even reacted before the guns were pointed at him. His heart trembled violently as he thought, "Damn it, what are they doing? Why are so many of them here? Are they specifically targeting me?" Lin Yupeng stepped out from the crowd, coldly glancing at the ashen-faced Zhou Jinlong. He chuckled dryly, saying nothing, his sharp eyes flashing with a chilling killing intent. Lying on the bed, Xia Mengyao saw Lin Yupeng and knew he had come to rescue her. Her delicate face lit up with anticipation and gratitude, her heart pounding. She remembered that she and Lin Yupeng had only met a few times and weren't even ordinary friends. Yet, he had come to save her, and she recalled how he had asked for her contact information before. "Does he really want to be friends with me? He seems like a good person. Am I being too suspicious?" Xia Mengyao was conflicted, her face flushing a deep red. Zhou Jinlong, a man of the world, cunning and ruthless, quickly regained his composure. He stared intently at Lin Yupeng and sneered, "Friend? Where did you come from? Let's get down to business. No need for knives and guns, is there?" Lin Yupeng glanced at the pitiful Xia Mengyao, his eyes offering comfort. Xia Mengyao's fear lessened slightly, and she managed a weak, sorrowful smile. "Mr. Zhou, why are you holding my sister captive? If I call the police, this is illegal detention, you know that?" Lin Yupeng said coldly. After saying this, Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "Something's not right. Xia Mengyao is a key witness in Gao Ya's murder case. Why isn't she under police protection and has been abducted by Zhou Jinlong?" Then he thought, "Changsheng Group is one of the leading conglomerates in Yanjing City. They must have connections in the police force. Zhou Jinlong probably used some tricks to bring Xia Mengyao here." Sure enough, when Zhou Jinlong heard Lin Yupeng say he would call the police, his face showed disdain. He said coldly, "Fine, you'd better call the police now. Let's see if the police arrest you or me. Don't forget, you all have guns! I can charge you with robbery!" Zhou Jinlong was confident. He knew these people were there to rescue Xia Mengyao. He figured he could just let them have their way. He didn't believe they could kill him. After all, no one has a license to kill, and they wouldn't kill unless absolutely necessary! Lin Yupeng's original intention today was to rescue Xia Mengyao. Dealing with Zhou Jinlong required other methods; an open approach wouldn't work. Analyzing Zhou Jinlong's kidnapping of Xia Mengyao today, it was clear he had considerable influence within the police force, and even if he called the police, it would be futile. Thinking this, Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "Mr. Zhou, I'm here today to rescue my sister. If you release her, we can go our separate ways and mind our own business. What do you say?" Zhou Jinlong sized up Lin Yupeng and sneered, "Fine! But I want to know who you are!" Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, his eyes filled with mockery as he stared at Zhou Jinlong, and said seriously, "I can tell you my identity, and I'm not afraid of your retaliation! My name is Lin Yupeng, Vice President of Tianqiong Group!" Zhou Jinlong's heart trembled upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but scrutinize Lin Yupeng again, secretly surprised, "He's Lin Yupeng! I've heard of this kid's reputation before; he's said to be very difficult to deal with. Today..." "As expected, he lives up to his reputation. I was defeated by him on our first meeting. Damn it, I really need to be more careful in the future! Who are his men? Desperados, they're too fierce!" Zhou Jinlong's eyes flashed with a sharp, cold light. He suddenly stood up, seemingly unaware of the two guns in front of him, and extended his hand to Lin Yupeng, forcing a dry laugh: "So it's President Lin, I've heard so much about you! Today was truly a misunderstanding, hehe, so Miss Xia is your sister? I really didn't know, I'm sorry!" Lin Yupeng also pretended to shake his hand, but deliberately increased the pressure, twisting Zhou Jinlong's hand. However, he remained calm on the surface, gritting his teeth and enduring the pain, beads of cold sweat appearing on his forehead. PS: I recommend the new book "The Killing God's Chronicle" by Yu Zi, author of "Cultivating Demons to Become Gods," book number 82778. Add it to your collection first, and read it later when it's more complete. Chapter 854 : Ripples of Warmth

"Mr. Zhou, since it's a misunderstanding, I'll take the person away!" Lin Yupeng said with a cold, piercing smile, his eyes flashing with a chilling light.

Zhou Jinlong chuckled, saying quite "easily," "Sure! Miss Xia, I'm sorry to have startled you!" He glanced at Xia Mengyao lying on the bed, then stared at Lin Yupeng, smiling slightly, "President Lin, we're both trying to make money in Yanjing City. As the saying goes, harmony brings wealth! Let's all make money together. I'll treat you and Miss Xia to a meal sometime to apologize in person!"

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly, thinking to himself, "This guy is quite frank. Even though he's probably thinking of killing me, he's still saying polite things. Heh, interesting, a hypocrite!"

"President Zhou, there's no need for a meal. You'd better not try anything with my sister again. If I catch you again, it won't be as easy as it was today!" Lin Yupeng glared at Zhou Jinlong, then walked towards Xia Mengyao.

"There won't be a next time, it's all a misunderstanding!" Zhou Jinlong said perfunctorily, cursing inwardly, "Lin Yupeng, don't be so arrogant. I was careless today, mainly because I didn't expect the news to leak out. Damn it, did you betray me?"

Lin Yupeng walked up to Xia Mengyao and saw that her fair and delicate face was full of glistening tears, and her pair of bright eyes were full of expectation. He couldn't help but soften his heart and said softly, "Mengyao, don't cry, I've come to take you home!"

Xia Mengyao smiled sadly, her beautiful eyes flowing with a dreamlike gentleness, and his heart trembled slightly.

Lin Yupeng's words were like an invisible hammer, gently tapping on her fragile heartstrings, stirring up a familiar ripple. In that instant, she suddenly remembered when her brother would take her to kindergarten. Because he was always too busy with work, he was always the last to pick her up. Back then, all the other children in the class would leave, leaving her alone in the classroom. She had always been timid, and loneliness and fear often made her cry. Every time her brother came to pick her up, he would smile and say, "Mengyao, don't cry, I've come to take you home!"

This simple comforting sentence would usually make her stop crying and skip home with her brother. Therefore, this sentence became the most memorable sentence from her childhood, frozen in time... Today, she heard the same words again, although not from the same person, but it still warmed her heart, lessened her fear, and a faint smile appeared on her pretty face, as pure and elegant as a solitary orchid in a secluded valley.

Lin Yupeng casually remarked, unaware that it resonated with Xia Mengyao. He reached out his strong, muscular hands and gently untied the ropes binding Xia Mengyao's wrists. He saw a red mark on her fair, delicate wrists where the ropes had been binding them, and his heart ached at the sight. He gently massaged her

wrists to improve blood circulation. Xia Mengyao felt a surge of shyness as Lin Yupeng massaged her tender hands. Two vibrant blushes quickly rose to her cheeks, as alluring as the sunset. She wanted to break free but couldn't bear to give up the comfortable feeling. Soon, the pain and numbness in her hands disappeared.

"Come with me, Mengyao! I'll take you home!" Lin Yupeng said softly.

Xia Mengyao obediently nodded and slowly got off the bed. Her body swayed slightly; she had been terrified and bound for an afternoon, and her legs were numb from lack of movement.

Lin Yupeng quickly steadied her, his left hand naturally encircling her slender waist. Even through her clothes, the soft, delicate flesh was clearly visible, as if boneless, and the sweet, subtle fragrance emanating from her body stirred his heart.

"Mengyao, let me carry you!" Lin Yupeng gazed at Xia Mengyao in his arms and said softly.

Xia Mengyao's pretty face flushed even more, glowing with a hazy, intoxicating light, like a ripe apple, delicate and alluring. She nodded obediently and gracefully walked behind Lin Yupeng.

Lin Yupeng chuckled, bending down to lift her jade-like legs. Xia Mengyao's arms naturally wrapped around his shoulders, her pretty face resting against his neck, her breath sweet and fragrant.

Seeing the two's intimate behavior, Zhou Jinlong sneered inwardly, "Is Xia Mengyao really Lin Yupeng's sister? I think she's more like his lover!"

Lin Yupeng carried Xia Mengyao out of the guest room, and his men followed suit, disabling the surveillance cameras at Chunming Hotel.

Along the way, Xia Mengyao's soft, fragrant body rubbed against Lin Yupeng's back, sending waves of exquisite pleasure through him. The friction against her breasts intensified, stimulating her sensitivity to its peak. The tingling, itchy, and numbing sensation was unlike anything she had ever experienced before. Her heart fluttered wildly, like a trapped deer, and her delicate face flushed a cherry-red with shyness, more vibrant than the sunset.

Lin Yupeng's heart also fluttered. How could he not feel something with such a lovely girl on his back? As she walked, her neck would occasionally brush against his cheek, the smooth, delicate touch like freshly made tofu was incredibly intoxicating. He felt a surge of heat within him, a fire of desire slowly rising, only to be suppressed by reason. He knew this girl was pitiful and couldn't bear to violate her. He secretly glanced at Xia Mengyao out of the corner of his eye and saw that her incomparably charming face was flushed red as if it were about to bleed, her beautiful eyes slightly closed, exuding boundless shyness.

Reaching the parking lot, Lin Yupeng carried Xia Mengyao into the car, waved to Xiang Kui to start the engine, and then gazed at Xia Mengyao, still weak and sore in his arms, and softly asked, "Mengyao, where do you live?"

Xia Mengyao's pretty face was flushed, her beautiful eyes filled with a dreamy softness, and she replied sweetly, "Jinxiu Liangyuan Residential Complex."

Lin Yupeng nodded, thinking to himself, "Why does this residential complex name sound so familiar?

Right, isn't Du Xiuwen living in this complex? It seems to be built for high-end consumers, with even the smallest apartments being over 100 square meters. Hehe, it seems Xia Mengyao's family is quite wealthy!"

Twenty minutes later, the car arrived at Jinxiu Liangyuan Residential Complex, but they couldn't get in at the gate. Two security guards were at the entrance, and entry was prohibited without a pass.

Lin Yupeng and Xia Mengyao got out of the car. Xia Mengyao's strength had finally returned, and she could walk with difficulty. Lin Yupeng softly asked her, "Mengyao, who else is at home? Call them to come pick you up!" (

PS: Brothers, if you have any flowers, please support me. I've been left behind, thank you so much! ) Chapter 855: Boundless Shyness Xia Mengyao's beautiful eyes welled up with tears again upon hearing this. She gently shook her head and said softly, "I live alone. Lin... Brother Lin, could you take me home? I'm afraid to walk alone at night." "Alright!" Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded. Hearing her call him "Brother Lin" meant their relationship had grown closer, and he was delighted. He and Xia Mengyao stepped inside. The streetlights in the neighborhood were actually quite bright, but there were always dark spots. Xia Mengyao was genuinely afraid of walking alone at night, and her delicate body unconsciously moved closer and closer to Lin Yupeng, her beautiful, watery eyes blinking nervously, looking adorably uneasy. Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, placing a hand naturally on her shoulder, and said softly, "Mengyao, don't be afraid, we'll be home soon..." He was just trying to comfort her; he knew exactly where Xia Mengyao lived, so he expected her to show him the way. A short while later, the two arrived at Xia Mengyao's door. She took out her key from her belt, gently opened the door, and stepped inside. Turning her head, she noticed Lin Yupeng still standing at the door, and a blush crept onto her pretty face. Her delicate, moist lips trembled, and after a moment of hesitation, she shyly said, "Brother Lin, please come in!" Lin Yupeng was taken aback, thinking to himself, "This girl is truly unpredictable. She wouldn't even give me her phone number a few days ago, and today she's inviting me to her house, hehe!"

Invited by a beautiful woman to her home, Lin Yupeng couldn't refuse and went in without hesitation. He was the kind of man who could be easily swayed by a little kindness.

Xia Mengyao's house was a large two-story house. The first floor had a living room, kitchen, and dining room, while the second floor had bedrooms and a study. Judging by the space, it was at least 150 square meters, luxuriously and elegantly decorated with a warm, modern feel.

"Brother Lin, please...please sit down!" This was the first time Xia Mengyao had invited a man to her home. Her pretty face was flushed, like a peach blossom, and she pointed to the sofa in the living room with her slender fingers, speaking shyly.

Lin Yupeng, however, appeared quite nonchalant. He leaned down and sat down, smiling, "Thank you!" His eyes kept darting around Xia Mengyao sitting opposite him.

Xia Mengyao didn't dare meet his gaze, only lowering her head. The blush on her pretty face subtly spread, reaching her neck and earlobes. Lin Yupeng had never seen such a shy girl before. He didn't speak, only gazing at her incomparably charming face.

After a long pause, Xia Mengyao finally parted her lips and said softly, "Brother Lin, thank you for saving me twice!"

Lin Yupeng gazed at her flushed face and smiled, "Don't mention it. Actually, we're kind of destined to meet. Last time at Princeton, and a few days ago at Yenching University. Whether you consider me a friend or not, I've always considered you one. How could I not help a friend in need?"

Xia Mengyao's pretty face was flushed, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with shy affection. She said softly, "Brother Lin, I also consider you my... friend." "Yes, but I'm not good at socializing, and I'm worried I might upset you."

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and said softly, "Mengyao, don't say that. You're so cute, hehe, anyone would be happy to be with you!"

Hearing his praise, two intoxicating blushes immediately rose on Xia Mengyao's fair and delicate cheeks, blending with the blush on her jade neck and earlobes, like a blooming begonia, delicate and beautiful. She gently twisted the hem of her clothes with her small hands, her rosy lips trembling, but she couldn't utter a word.

Lin Yupeng glanced at his watch; it was past eight o'clock in the evening. He smiled slightly at Xia Mengyao and asked softly, "Mengyao, you haven't had dinner yet, have you? What would you like to eat? I'll buy it for you!" Xia Mengyao lowered

her head and said sweetly, "I... can't eat. I'll make myself a packet of instant noodles if I get hungry later... Brother Lin, would you sit with me for a while?" "I'm a little scared..."

Lin Yupeng chuckled and nodded, gently comforting her, "Mengyao, don't be afraid. Try to go out less in the future. The security situation has been a bit chaotic lately. I'll come to see you often. Just tell me what you need, and I'll buy it for you as long as it's available in Yanjing City."

"Thank you!" Xia Mengyao raised her flushed face, glanced shyly at Lin Yupeng, then lowered her head, a layer of fear rising in her beautiful eyes. She remembered what happened this afternoon and was still feeling lingering fear. Tonight would probably be another sleepless night

. The reason she invited Lin Yupeng to her home was because she felt safe with him. Her so-called home hadn't had any outsiders for a long time; she was all alone, often unable to sleep at night due to fear.

Seeing that Xia Mengyao was silent again, Lin Yupeng knew she wasn't good at talking, so he stood up and smiled, "Mengyao, how can you not eat dinner tonight? You have to eat something!" "What do you have in your kitchen? I'll cook you something!"

Xia Mengyao raised her shy face, gently shook her head, and said sweetly, "No need, you're a guest, it's your first time at my house, how could I let you cook for me!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "You just admitted that I'm your friend, it's normal for a friend to cook for you! Don't move, I'll be done in a bit."

With that, he quickly walked towards the kitchen next to the living room. Xia Mengyao stared blankly at his back, her heart fluttering, her pretty face flushed, making her incredibly cute and charming.

Lin Yupeng went to the kitchen and made Xia Mengyao a bowl of hot noodle soup with a poached egg. This was the quickest and most affordable meal. He noticed that the refrigerator was mostly empty, and the stove was covered in ashes. It seemed that Xia Mengyao rarely cooked at home. What did this girl usually eat?

After the hot noodle soup was ready, he placed it on the coffee table in front of Xia Mengyao, smiling, "Mengyao, eat it while it's hot! There's a poached egg in it. I didn't know how well-done you like it, so mine is seven-tenths cooked. Eggs are most nutritious at this temperature."

A dreamlike, gentle light welled up in Xia Mengyao's beautiful eyes. He hadn't shown her this much care in a long time. A charming smile appeared on her delicate face. She nodded gently and picked up her chopsticks to eat.

She didn't have a big appetite, and could only manage half a bowl before she couldn't eat anymore. Lin Yupeng persuaded her to finish the poached egg, and then threw the rest into the trash can. He was about to get up and say goodbye; it wouldn't be polite for a grown man like him to stay, and he didn't want to disturb Xia Mengyao's rest. "Brother Lin, are you leaving?" Xia Mengyao's beautiful eyes misted over again as she asked softly.

PS: Brothers, please give me some flowers if you can, thank you. Chapter 856 Mengyao's Thoughts

Lin Yupeng nodded upon hearing this and smiled, "Yes, I don't want to disturb your rest! I'll come see you another day!" But inwardly he thought, "This girl isn't planning to let me stay the night, is she? Isn't she afraid I'll be tempted to eat her?" Thinking this, he looked at the adorable little girl in front of him. Her large, clear, bright eyes, like autumn water, sparkled with a dreamy, enchanting light. The timid expression on her pretty face instantly evoked feelings of pity. Her beautiful feet, carved from white jade, wore a pair of small slippers adorned with a little raccoon. Her exposed toes resembled fresh lily petals, making her look delicate and adorable. Although her figure was slender and petite, it was perfectly proportioned, with curves in all the right places. Her body undulated gracefully, and her skin was fair, smooth, and supple, as if it could be squeezed to release moisture. Holding her in his arms must feel incredibly blissful… Lin Yupeng’s heart fluttered, and he quickly suppressed his lustful thoughts. Fortunately, Xia Mengyao kept her head down, her rosy lips trembling as she prepared what to say, and she didn’t see his lecherous gaze at all. The two stood awkwardly face to face, neither speaking. After a long while, Xia Mengyao's pretty face turned as red as a blushing cloth. She gently bit her cherry lips and said softly, "Brother Lin, could you go to my bedroom and wait until I fall asleep before leaving? I'm a little scared..." "This girl, how can she be so timid! With such good security in this neighborhood, is she afraid of thieves breaking in at night?" he muttered to himself. But he never refused a beautiful woman's "kindness," so he smiled and nodded, following Xia Mengyao upstairs to her bedroom. Reaching the door, Xia Mengyao suddenly stopped, her beautiful eyes shimmering with shyness. Her face flushed, she whispered, "Brother Lin, could you wait for me outside for a moment? I'll call you in, okay?" Lin Yupeng, with a carefree expression, smiled and said, "Sure, go in!" Xia Mengyao smiled faintly and stepped into the bedroom. About ten minutes later, she called out sweetly from inside, "Brother Lin, you can come in now!" Lin Yupeng pushed open the door and entered, his eyes gleaming as he surveyed Xia Mengyao's bedroom. Inside, there was a wardrobe, a dressing table, a leather sofa, a digital computer, a television, and of course, the essential bedroom furniture—a single Simmons bed. On the bed were Dalmatian, a chubby bear, and Garfield—all the plush toys girls love, very cute. At this moment, Xia Mengyao was lying flat on the bed, her delicate body covered by a brocade quilt, only revealing her cute face. Her bright, watery eyes blinked and looked at Lin Yupeng with anticipation. There was also a bamboo chair next to her bed, obviously prepared for Lin Yupeng.

Unbeknownst to her, Xia Mengyao had already come to regard Lin Yupeng as her brother. Her brother had always watched over her like this, staying in the bedroom until she fell asleep. Therefore, she wasn't worried that Lin Yupeng would bully her; in her mind, how could a brother bully his sister? A brother only loved his sister.

Lin Yupeng, however, was unaware of Xia Mengyao's thoughts. He leaned over and sat on the edge of the bed, gazing at Xia Mengyao's beautiful face, and sighed inwardly, "This girl is too naive! Isn't she afraid I'll stay and take advantage of her while she's asleep?"

But then a thought struck him, and a warm feeling welled up inside him: "Xia Mengyao must trust me completely, considering me her savior. She thinks I won't bully her, and I must live up to her trust! Facing such a pitiful girl, I can't really do anything inappropriate! I hope that burning desire won't surface tonight!"

"Go to sleep!" Lin Yupeng said softly, gazing at Xia Mengyao's flushed face.

Xia Mengyao smiled faintly, revealing her delicate, snow-white hand as she gently pulled the blanket up a little more, covering her jade-like neck. Then she closed her beautiful eyes, her long, slender eyelashes fluttering adorably. After a while, she slowly opened her eyes again, a few dim tears welling up in her clear, spring-like eyes as she stared blankly at the ceiling, seemingly lost in thought.

"What's wrong? Can't you sleep?" Lin Yupeng asked with concern.

Xia Mengyao nodded softly, as if in a dream, and said, "I often have insomnia..."

Lin Yupeng gazed at her and said gently, "Is something on your mind? People should be happier in life. Troubles are only temporary. Whether you're happy or not, it's still just one day. Why not be happier? It's not good to be so preoccupied all the time. Life is too tiring. You have to look forward!"

Xia Mengyao smiled sadly, her beautiful eyes filled with sorrow. She stared blankly at Lin Yupeng, her gaze no longer darting away. Unconsciously, she had once again taken Lin Yupeng as a listener. She wanted to tell him all the sadness she had suppressed in her heart, so that she could feel a little better.

"Brother Lin... I can't be happy, really..." Xia Mengyao said with a sorrowful and pitiful expression.

"Why? Can you tell me? Maybe it will make you feel better!" Lin Yupeng gazed at her incomparably beautiful face and said with concern.

Tears welled up in Xia Mengyao's beautiful eyes, her rosy lips trembled, and after a long pause, she finally said, "Brother Lin, I haven't seen Dad and Brother for three years!"

Lin Yupeng was taken aback and asked with concern, "What happened? Where did they go?"

Xia Mengyao's pretty face was filled with sorrow and grief as she said softly, "Three years ago, they got me a passport so I could study abroad. They sent me a large sum of money every year, but they never met with me. They said they had important things to do and that I could see them when I returned to China in three years... But after I came back from the United States this New Year's Day, I couldn't contact them at all."

"Sigh, could something have happened?" Lin Yupeng sighed, his eyes filled with sympathy. He then asked, "Mengyao, where do your father and brother work? Have you tried to find them?"

Xia Mengyao's large, watery eyes were already brimming with tears. She said sadly, "They ran a nightclub in the city. I went there a few days ago, but I found that the nightclub had closed down, and I couldn't find anyone..."

"Ah?" Lin Yupeng's mind went blank upon hearing this, and his heart trembled. He exclaimed inwardly, "Wasn't the Shuiyuntian Nightclub shut down a few days ago? The owner's surname was Xia. Could he be Xia Mengyao's father?"

Thinking of this, he hurriedly asked, "Mengyao, is your father's name Xia Zhuo?"

Xia Mengyao's beautiful eyes shone with a mixture of doubt and joy as she asked sweetly, "Yes! Brother Lin, do you know my father? Have you seen him?"

PS: Please support with flowers, the follow-up is really fast! Chapter 857 Protecting the Little

Beauty This time, Lin Yupeng was truly stunned, his mind went blank, and he exclaimed inwardly, "Xia Zhuo, I know him so well! So Xia Mengyao is his daughter! No wonder she's so timid, it's hereditary!" Then he felt a bit amused and exasperated, sighing inwardly, "Sigh, so Xia Mengyao's suffering is my doing. Her father is in my hands now, imprisoned in the group's secret underground prison. A few days ago, he was almost sent to McDonald's in Indonesia." "Go to work! Luckily I didn't agree, otherwise it would have been a real disaster. Is Xia Mengyao and I really destined for each other? Fortunately, she told me what happened, so it's not too late to make amends! But I didn't kidnap her brother, and I haven't seen him at all. Where did that kid go?" Lin Yupeng's eyes gleamed as he stared at the lovely and charming Xia Mengyao, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Logically speaking, Xia Mengyao was the daughter of his enemy, but he had inadvertently saved her several times, and Xia Mengyao was still in the dark. How should he handle this? Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he thought to himself, "Why not use Xia Mengyao to turn Xia Zhuo from an enemy into a friend? I don't think he's completely devoted to Zhang Yueran; he seems to have some unspeakable difficulties... This guy is all bark and no bite, and he's not of any use to me." Seeing Lin Yupeng's uncertain expression, and wondering what he was thinking—he hadn't answered her question earlier—Xia Mengyao hurriedly asked with concern, "Brother Lin, do you know my father?" Hearing her soft, sweet voice, Lin Yupeng finally snapped out of his reverie and smiled, "I know him." "I've been to his nightclub, but I don't know where he's been lately. He's probably busy. I'll ask around for you, don't worry!" Xia Mengyao's beautiful eyes shone with joy and anticipation as she said gratefully, "Brother Lin, thank you!" Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "You're welcome, we're friends! Go to sleep!" Xia Mengyao smiled faintly, her gaze fixed, then she drifted back to reminiscing about the past, murmuring, "My parents divorced a long time ago, and I lived with my father. Back then, he often worked overtime..." Luckily, my older brother took care of me, so I wasn't too lonely. Later, after my brother grew up and started working, he didn't have time to spend with me anymore, so I stayed home alone. I often ate a bowl of instant noodles for the whole night. Although they always made time to come back and buy me all sorts of delicious food, they came home very late every night, sometimes not even at all. I didn't know what they were doing outside, but I was so worried. I often woke up from nightmares in the middle of the night. I've always been timid, and I'm really scared to be home alone..." Lin Yupeng sighed, thinking to himself: “Xia Zhuo and his son work for Zhang Yueran, do you think they can come home every day? Don’t I know Zhang Yueran’s ways? He’s the kind of person who can control people to death!” Xia Mengyao paused, seeing Lin Yupeng listening intently, smiled faintly, and continued, “Later, my father and brother persuaded me to study abroad. I didn’t want to go, but I had no choice. They had already arranged my passport and contacted schools, so I had to go and study abroad as they suggested. I didn’t expect that after returning three years later, I couldn’t find them.” After saying this, a look of sadness and disappointment appeared on her pretty face again. Lin Yupeng quickly comforted her softly, “Mengyao, don’t worry, I will help you find your father and brother. I’ve got it covered. Just go to sleep!” His tone was full of strong confidence, and it wasn’t an act. Xia Mengyao’s father, Xia Zhuo, was in his hands, so of course he could find him. It was just that he didn’t know where her brother was. He would have to ask Xia Zhuo about it. Hearing his confident and caring tone, Xia Mengyao felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She nodded obediently and smiled, "Okay, thank you, Brother Lin! You must wait until I fall asleep before you leave! Don't turn off the lamp, keep it on!" Lin Yupeng nodded firmly, his clear eyes fixed on her, full of concern and tenderness.

Xia Mengyao smiled sweetly, a charming blush spreading across her pretty face, quickly reaching her ears and neck. She gently closed her beautiful eyes, trying hard to drift off to sleep…

After about half an hour, her breathing became even, her slightly furrowed brows relaxed, her long, delicate eyelashes trembled with her breath, her tender, rosy lips moved gently, and her breasts rose and fell, her shapely breasts swaying. She slept like a baby, utterly adorable.

Lin Yupeng had originally intended to leave, but glancing at his watch, he realized it was already past ten o'clock at night. Thinking it best not to linger, he stood up and slowly walked towards the door.

Suddenly, he heard Xia Mengyao say, as if in a dream, "Brother, don't go..."

"When did this girl wake up? Does she not want me to leave?" Lin Yupeng turned around and saw Xia Mengyao's beautiful eyes slightly closed, her rosy lips adorably pouting. She was talking in her sleep. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself, "What a coincidence! I was just about to leave, and she's talking in her sleep. Does she expect me to stay all night?"

Just then, he saw Xia Mengyao's cute little chest heave rapidly, her delicate brows furrowed, her bright red lips trembled, and a few glistening beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Lin Yupeng quickly turned back and sat down beside her, asking softly with concern, "Mengyao, what's wrong?"

Before he finished speaking, Xia Mengyao opened her eyes, a look of fear and resentment flashing in her beautiful eyes. With a soft cry of "Ah!", she abruptly sat up in bed!

"Mengyao, what's wrong?" Lin Yupeng asked with concern, his hands resting on her smooth, rounded shoulders.

Fear and sorrow filled Xia Mengyao's face as she involuntarily nestled against Lin Yupeng's broad chest. Tears welled in her beautiful eyes as she murmured in a trembling voice, "I just...had a nightmare...it was so scary!"

Lin Yupeng naturally embraced her delicate body, gently comforting her like an older brother comforting a younger sister, saying softly, "Mengyao, don't be afraid, it's just a dream, it's all fake!"

He then glanced down at Xia Mengyao in his arms, and his gaze froze. She was wearing a beige silk nightgown, her smooth, white shoulders exposed, and her full, perky breasts, like ripe peaches, half-naked. The skin on them was fair and smooth, like flowers soaked in night dew, bearing the weight of his burning gaze.

Lin Yupeng felt a soft, delicate touch, and a faint, virginal fragrance wafted over, making his heart flutter: "This girl's body is so soft, like a cotton ball..."

PS: Happy National Day, please give me flowers.

Chapter 858 New Situation

Chapter 858 New Situation

Xia Mengyao had just had a nightmare and woke up to find herself lying in Lin Yupeng's arms. She was wearing a thin nightgown, practically naked, especially since she wasn't wearing a bra. Her pure, innocent breasts pressed against Lin Yupeng's chest, sending shivers of pleasure through her with each breath.

Her usually shy and demure face suddenly flushed crimson, as if it were about to bleed. She hurriedly struggled to escape his embrace, grabbed the blanket to cover herself, and glanced at Lin Yupeng warily and shyly. Seeing his relaxed yet concerned expression, and knowing he meant no harm, her heart calmed slightly. Blushing, she said sweetly, "Brother Lin, I had a nightmare. I'm sorry, did I scare you?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "No, how could such a lovely girl like you scare me! Go back to sleep, don't think about anything. I won't leave tonight; I'll stay with you until dawn."

Xia Mengyao's face was flushed red, and she said shyly, "Ah, that's not good. How will you work tomorrow if you don't sleep all night?"

Lin Yupeng gazed at her shy face and smiled, "Then I'll wait until you fall asleep before I leave!"

Xia Mengyao smiled sweetly, said "Thank you," and then closed her beautiful eyes, gradually drifting off to sleep.

Lin Yupeng sat beside her, watching her fall asleep again. He decided not to leave, staying by her side. His mind raced with countless thoughts, especially the fact that Xia Zhuo was Xia Mengyao's father. He was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Without Xia Mengyao's connection, Xia Zhuo would likely have been sent to Indonesia as a laborer. But seeing Xia Mengyao's pitiful state softened his heart, and he changed his mind.

He sat there all night. The next morning, as the sun rose, Xia Mengyao slowly opened her beautiful eyes. She saw Lin Yupeng sitting beside her, his gaze still clear and gentle. Despite not sleeping all night, he looked refreshed and energetic; even a few more sleepless nights wouldn't affect him.

Since his body had been strengthened, Lin Yupeng had found that sleep was no longer a daily necessity. He could work for days on end without closing his eyes, his energy always abundant.

"Brother Lin, didn't you sleep all night?" Xia Mengyao asked softly, her beautiful eyes filled with gratitude, a charming blush rising on her face.

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily and said, "Yes! I was afraid you'd have nightmares again tonight..."

Xia Mengyao blushed, her beautiful eyes sparkling with gratitude, and said with a touch of melancholy, "Brother Lin, how will you work during the day if you don't sleep all night?"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "I'm used to it. I used to stay up late all the time. Don't worry about me. Speaking for you, you'd better not go out and about right now. Aren't you supposed to go to Yanda University to register in March? Then stay home during this time. I'll come over often." "Look at you, and your father too, I'll find him for you as soon as possible."

Xia Mengyao said with a sweet smile, her voice filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Brother Lin..." Then, her pretty face flushed red, as if it were about to bleed, and she lowered her head, saying shyly, "I need to get dressed!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "Then I'll be going now, goodbye!"

Xia Mengyao smiled sweetly and said "goodbye," but her voice carried a hint of reluctance, because no one had visited her spacious home for a long time.

After leaving the Xia family home, Lin Yupeng remembered that he should buy Xia Mengyao some breakfast. So he went to the Sunshine Breakfast vending point invested in by the nearby municipal government, bought a breakfast of steamed buns, fried eggs, and porridge, and returned to the Xia family home, gently pressing the doorbell.

After a while, he heard Xia Mengyao's soft and melodious voice timidly ask, "Who is it?"

"It's me, Lin Yupeng! I bought you some breakfast!" Lin Yupeng said softly.

Xia Mengyao opened the door, her beautiful eyes catching sight of the breakfast in his hand. She smiled sweetly and ushered Lin Yupeng in, saying softly, "Thank you."

Lin Yupeng placed the breakfast and magazines on the coffee table in the living room, then turned to Xia Mengyao and smiled, "Mengyao, breakfast's ready, eat it while it's hot! I have to go to work now. Be good at home, okay? Call me if you need anything. Don't you have my business card? By the way, last time I asked for your phone number, but you wouldn't give it to me. Can you tell me today?"

Xia Mengyao's face flushed red, and she nodded gently. She picked up her phone and dialed a number. Lin Yupeng's phone immediately rang.

"Brother Lin, this is the number!" Xia Mengyao said sweetly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with allure.

Lin Yupeng picked up his phone and glanced at it, realizing it wasn't the same number Du Xiuwen had given him a few days ago. He thought to himself, "So this girl has two phone numbers!"

He saved the new number, then smiled at Xia Mengyao and said, "Mengyao, I'm leaving now! I'll come see you often, goodbye!"

Xia Mengyao's beautiful eyes shone with longing as she gently waved goodbye and said sweetly, "Goodbye, Brother Lin!"

Then, she watched Lin Yupeng turn and leave the house. Recalling the previous night, she remembered that he hadn't done anything improper to her; instead, she had woken up from a nightmare and rushed into his arms. It was clear he genuinely cared for her, and she already considered Lin Yupeng the closest person to her besides her father and brother.

Lin Yupeng returned to the Tianqiong Group by car, had breakfast at the restaurant, and then went back to his office to continue his work. He was now focusing his energy on the open and covert struggles with his rivals in the political and business circles, constantly gathering intelligence on them, finding weaknesses, and defeating them one by one.

Leng Rui, who had been monitoring Zhang Yueran at the "Big Wooden House" during the day, secretly called to report that Tong Yu and Pei Zhenghao at the "Big Wooden House" had been interacting closely recently, and that the security force at the "Big Wooden House" had significantly increased from just over twenty to thirty.

Furthermore, Xiao Feilong, one of Zhang Yueran's key henchmen, also appeared at the "Big Wooden House" yesterday, with Tong Yu and Pei Zhenghao. In the back mahogany house, the three seemed to be plotting something important. Because the mahogany house was heavily guarded, Leng Rui's men couldn't get close and thus couldn't eavesdrop on their conversation.

Upon hearing this news, Lin Yupeng's eyes darted around, and he thought to himself, "Xiao Feilong is back? Colluding with Tong Yu and Pei Zhenghao, could he be targeting me?"

He immediately instructed Leng Rui to continue monitoring the situation, ensuring that every move of those three was under their control, to prevent any potential problems.

(Chapter 859: Fear

and Trembling)

After leaving work at 5:30, Lin Yupeng suddenly remembered Xia Zhuo's problem and hurriedly picked up the walkie-talkie on the table to notify Deng Yuhu to arrange a meeting with Xia Zhuo immediately. However, the location couldn't be the underground prison; instead, it would be arranged in a luxurious private room at the Sky Dome Group's revolving restaurant, with a sumptuous banquet.

Since learning that Xia Zhuo was Xia Mengyao's father, Lin Yupeng's attitude towards him underwent a complete change. He had originally planned to send Xia Zhuo to Indonesia as a lifelong illegal laborer after eliminating Zhang Yueran, but now, with Xia Mengyao's connection, he had to change his strategy, using both soft and hard tactics to try and completely win him over.

Lin Yupeng knew Xia Zhuo well; judging from his timid and cowardly demeanor during the interrogation, he knew Xia Zhuo was useless, a weakling in disguise. If he weren't Zhang Yueran's man, he would be practically worthless, a complete waste.

A timid woman can gain a man's sympathy and affection, but a timid man will be ridiculed and relegated to the bottom, destined for failure. That's how it is these days—the bold thrive, the timid starve.

Without Zhang Yueran's support, Xia Zhuo certainly couldn't have started "Shuiyuntian." In other words, the real boss of "Shuiyuntian" was Zhang Yueran; Xia Zhuo was at best a "general manager."

After everything was prepared, Lin Yupeng sat in the main seat of the private room, with his bodyguard Xiang Kui standing behind him. A short while later, Deng Yuhu led Xia Zhuo in.

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he sized up Xia Zhuo. Seeing his listless state and dim eyes, he knew Xia Zhuo had been imprisoned for days, unsure how many days he had left to live. His gloomy mood was palpable; he had long lost his former vigor and was practically a walking corpse.

Upon seeing Lin Yupeng in this luxurious private room, with a lavish feast laid out on the table, Xia Zhuo's mind raced. He remembered that prisoners were supposed to eat their last meal before death. Was Lin Yupeng, with his amiable demeanor and a table full of food, perhaps preparing to send him on his way?

Thinking of this, the fear of death made Xia Zhuo's legs go weak, and he was about to kneel down when Deng Yuhu grabbed him and lifted him up, coldly scolding, "What's wrong with you?"

Xia Zhuo's face was contorted with fear, and he pleaded with Lin Yupeng, "President Lin, spare my life! I don't want to die... As long as I can save my life, I'll agree to anything you ask."

Lin Yupeng was genuinely amused and exasperated, secretly chuckling to himself, "Xia Zhuo's courage is indeed comparable to that of Xia Mengyao! Why are they both so timid? Who said I was going to kill him?"

He could only resort to his signature chuckle, but to Xia Zhuo, this smile seemed like a malicious sneer, further solidifying his suspicion that Lin Yupeng was going to send him to his death. His whole body went limp, and his face showed utter terror; he couldn't even speak.

Deng Yuhu glared at him fiercely, cursing inwardly, "You're a man for once!" With that, he lifted him up and placed him on the chair opposite Lin Yupeng.

Xia Zhuo immediately slumped there, his expression dejected, his eyes pleading, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

"Xia Zhuo, don't be afraid! I won't kill you, I just want to have a chat with him. Don't be nervous, hehe!" Lin Yupeng gazed at Xia Zhuo, putting on a friendly face and smiling.

Xia Zhuo's tense and terrified emotions eased somewhat, and he thought to himself, "Why has Lin Yupeng suddenly changed his attitude towards me? Just a few days ago he was so ruthless! What's he up to?"

But Xia Zhuo knew that he was now at Lin Yupeng's mercy, and whatever Lin Yupeng was up to, he had to accept it. Just then, he saw Lin Yupeng wink at Deng Yuhu.

Deng Yuhu understood, poured a glass of red wine for both Lin Yupeng and Xia Zhuo, and then stood beside Xia Zhuo with his head bowed. In fact, given Xia Zhuo's current state, he wouldn't be able to escape even without someone watching him; he was completely like a defeated rooster, drooping and listless.

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, raised his glass, and said to Xia Zhuo, "Mr. Xia, as the saying goes, 'Forgive and forget'! Although you tried to frame me several times in the past, you ultimately failed, didn't you? As long as you learn from your mistakes and stop being Zhang Yueran's lackey, I can forgive and forget. Let's have a drink!"

Xia Zhuo grinned, a smile more like a grimace. He also raised his glass like Lin Yupeng, but his arm trembled due to his inner turmoil, spilling half the glass of wine. He said in a trembling voice, "President Lin, you... don't worry... I will never work for Zhang Yueran again. From now on, you are my boss, and I will be willing to do anything for you!"

Lin Yupeng wanted to laugh but was too embarrassed to do so. He quickly clinked glasses with him and said seriously, "Mr. Xia, you are too kind! Everyone who works for me is like a brother. How could they be treated like slaves? This is not the evil old society where people are treated like dirt! Here, everyone is equal and treated the same!"

"Yes, yes, thank you, Mr. Lin!" Xia Zhuo tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass, not even knowing what it tasted like.

He was still filled with unease, wondering what Lin Yupeng was up to today. Lin Yupeng knew that Xia Zhuo still didn't believe him, and smiled helplessly, thinking to himself, "How interesting! When I tell the truth, people think it's a lie, but when I tell a lie, people think it's the truth..."

He smiled faintly, pointed to the delicious food on the table, and said in a deep voice, "Mr. Xia, I'm sorry you've been wronged these past few days! These dishes are authentic imperial cuisine made by a top-level chef hired by our group. Please eat more!" Xia

Zhuo grinned and secretly made up his mind. Who cares if he lives or dies in the future? He'll just enjoy a good meal first. If he's going to die, he'll die a full-bodied ghost! These past few days, he'd been imprisoned in the underground jail. Although he was treated to good food and drink every day, with three meals a day including meat and vegetables, his mood was terrible, and even the best food tasted like chewing on a dragonfly.

Lin Yupeng watched Xia Zhuo eat bite by bite. Although he didn't dare to wolf down his food, he ate quickly, even picking up and eating some dishes that accidentally fell on the table, looking quite apprehensive.

After a while, seeing that he had almost finished eating, Lin Yupeng's sharp eyes suddenly flashed, and he asked with a smile, "Mr. Xia, let me ask you, is Xia Mengyao your daughter?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhuo trembled violently, his hand trembled, and a piece of meat he was holding with his chopsticks fell onto the table with a thud. He stared at Lin Yupeng, his eyes showing astonishment, frozen there at a loss for words…

Chapter 860 Framing

Xia

Zhuo broke out in a cold sweat, inwardly shocked: "How did Lin Yupeng know I have a daughter named Xia Mengyao? Three years ago, to protect the land's safety, I specifically sent her to study in the United States. Who leaked this secret?"

Seeing his feigned ignorance, Lin Yupeng chuckled coldly and asked seriously, "Xia Zhuo, tell the truth, do you have this daughter?"

Upon meeting his sharp, cold gaze, Xia Zhuo immediately deflated like a punctured bladder. Like a ball, he answered truthfully, "Yes, I have a daughter named Xia Mengyao." Then, with a mournful face, he added, "Mr. Lin, she's been studying in the United States. She's a kind and innocent girl. I hope you can let her go!"

Lin Yupeng's face darkened, and he said sternly, "Mr. Xia, what kind of talk is that? I was just chatting casually with you. I didn't kidnap your daughter. Why should I let her go?"

Xia Zhuo grinned bitterly, "Yes, yes, I was overthinking it! Please forgive me, Mr. Lin."

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed . Suddenly, a cold voice flashed as he asked, "Mr. Xia, you must be wondering why I'm suddenly being so friendly to you, right? I won't waste any more words. Let me tell you today, I once met your daughter, Xia Mengyao, in America and we became friends. But at the time, I didn't know her father was you. I only found out yesterday. Now, Xia Mengyao is my sworn sister, so with this relationship, do you think I could harm you? But you must cooperate with me, and then I'll reunite you and your daughter."

Xia Zhuo was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses, secretly shocked. "What's going on? Mengyao actually recognizes Lin Yupeng as her brother? This is too much of a coincidence! Could it be a romantic relationship?" On second thought, he felt that Lin Yupeng's words made sense. Why did his attitude towards him change so quickly? It must be because of his daughter, Xia Mengyao. Otherwise, given that Xia Zhuo had twice tried to poison Lin Yupeng, he would at least be imprisoned forever, even if he didn't die. How could he be treated so kindly today?

Xia Zhuo smiled slightly and said, "President Lin, since you and my daughter are siblings, then... we're naturally family. I'll definitely serve you and the Tianqiong Group faithfully from now on!"

Lin Yupeng smiled faintly and asked seriously, "Mr. Xia, you also have a son named Xia Nan, right?"

Xia Zhuo's heart trembled, and his face immediately darkened. He answered sadly, "Yes."

Lin Yupeng's eyes shot out two sharp, piercing rays as he stared at Xia Zhuo and continued to ask, "Where is Xia Nan now? Mengyao misses her brother very much!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Zhuo actually burst into tears, his face contorted with grief, and said, "My son... Xia Nan... he... he..." His lips trembled

, and he couldn't speak. Lin Yupeng's heart sank upon hearing this, and he thought to himself, "Is Xia Nan already dead? Alas, if Xia Mengyao knew that her brother was gone, she would be heartbroken..."

His eyes flashed with shrewdness, and he asked urgently, "What happened to Xia Nan? Tell me quickly!"

Deng Yuhu, standing to the side, glared and shouted sharply, "Xia Zhuo, why are you crying like a woman? Speak up!" Xia

Zhuo trembled with fear, wiped away her tears, sighed deeply, and said mournfully, "President Lin, my son Xia Nan has been under house arrest by Zhang Yueran for over two months, and his life hangs in the balance!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself with resentment, "Damn it, I knew Zhang Yueran would pull this trick!" He immediately asked in a deep voice, "Why is Zhang Yueran under house arrest?" Xia Zhuo's face was ashen, and his eyes showed fear. He said in a mournful voice, "

Isn't it all to blackmail me and make me do things for him? He said he would trust me and I would trust him if he left my son with him. In reality, I'm just working for him like a slave, and I might even lose my life..." After saying that, his eyes showed helplessness, and he said sadly, "President Lin, I hope you can understand my predicament. The reason I helped Zhang Yueran set a trap for you is because my son is in his hands. I have no choice!" Lin Yupeng

's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he coldly stared at Xia Zhuo. Observing his expression, he saw that Xia Zhuo was speaking with tears streaming down his face, his attitude sincere and sorrowful, and it didn't seem like he was deliberately making up lies to deceive him. Lin Yupeng's mind raced, and a question that had been accumulating for a long time resurfaced. He asked in a cold voice, "Xia Zhuo, I'm asking you, some time ago, our Tianqiong Group bought two sandalwood tables from your Xinxin Furniture City in Tianhan City. They were later found to contain highly toxic substances, and you and your son fled after selling the furniture. This matter is still under investigation! Did you and your son do it? Tell the truth!"

Xia Zhuo trembled and said sincerely, "President Lin, my son and I didn't do that!" Xinxin Furniture City had actually been secretly acquired by Zhang Yueran long ago. From the day of the acquisition, we became his people. That day, Zhang Yueran approached my son, Xia Nan, asking him to find a way to poison the sandalwood table. Xia Nan refused outright. Fearing exposure, Zhang Yueran kidnapped my son and me to Yanjing City. I was nominally the general manager of Shuiyuntian, but in reality, all my actions were being monitored by Fu Chunguang and Zhao Yanmei. This couple were Zhang Yueran's confidants. As for the table poisoning you mentioned, I think it was definitely Lang Zikun who did it. Zhang Yueran deliberately framed my son and me!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes darted around, and he thought to himself, "Xia Zhuo makes sense, but I can't believe him completely. This matter needs to be investigated slowly! Lang Zikun, I've always suspected that kid is involved in the crime. Damn it, I need Xing Zhijian to interrogate him properly!" Thinking of this, he smiled slightly and said in a deep voice, "

Mr. Xia, your words are only one side of the story. I still need to investigate this matter thoroughly. After the investigation is clear, I will arrange for you to meet with your daughter."

After saying that, he turned his head and glanced at Deng Yuhu, coldly ordering, "Old Deng, arrange a guest room for Mr. Xia upstairs! Treat him well!" A glint of lightning flashed in Deng Yuhu

's large, piercing eyes as he nodded knowingly. He understood the meaning behind Lin Yupeng's words: to treat him well, which meant not only providing him with three meals a day, but also placing him under house arrest in a guest room with dedicated guards. The only difference from the underground secret prison was the improved living conditions.

After Xia Zhuo was taken away by Deng Yuhu, Lin Yupeng ordered the restaurant waiter to clear away all the leftover food on the table and replace it with a fresh set of food and drinks. He poured himself a drink and finished his dinner. Afterward, he took out his phone and called Xing Zhijian, who was stationed in Tianhan City.

Lin Yupeng first inquired about the operations of Xingguang Group, a subsidiary of Tianqiong Group. Upon learning that everything was normal, he felt somewhat relieved.

Chapter 861: A Three-Party Conspiracy

Chapter 861: A Three-Party Conspiracy

Tianhan City had now become his stronghold. A fire in his own backyard was always a troublesome matter. Fortunately, Xing Zhijian's personal abilities were no less than Xu Weiguo's, and with a capable and resourceful lieutenant like Duan Wei protecting him, everything was going smoothly.

"How's the surveillance on Lang Zikun going?" Lin Yupeng cut to the chase, asking in a deep voice.

"He's been placed under house arrest. That kid has a pretty keen sense of smell; he tried to escape on the second day of our surveillance, but Brother Duan Wei discovered him and brought him back!" Xing Zhijian answered truthfully.

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he smiled coldly, saying seriously, "Have Duan Wei interrogate Lang Zikun immediately. Use whatever means necessary to get him to talk and find out if he was the one who poisoned the desk that time. The sooner the better!" "

Xing Zhijian responded and hung up the phone to leave. Lin Yupeng returned to his presidential suite, opened the Little Flying Insect operating system, and retrieved the surveillance data on Gao Yi from the past two days. Finding nothing new, he switched the operating system to the real-time scene and manipulated the Little Flying Insect to emerge from Gao Yi's headgear. Seeing the scene before him, Lin Yupeng was secretly surprised.

Gao Yi wasn't in the Gao Mansion, but in a luxurious private room at a five-star hotel. This greatly surprised Lin Yupeng, as previous surveillance had never revealed him going to such a place."

What surprised Lin Yupeng even more was that one of the two people sitting in front of Gao Yi was dressed in a sharp black suit. He appeared to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, with a tall and imposing figure. His square face was sculpted with distinct features, and beneath his dark, sword-like eyebrows were a pair of long, narrow, captivating eyes that could easily make a woman fall for him. This man appeared dashing and unrestrained, but the sharp glint in his eyes betrayed a dangerous

undercurrent. He possessed all the characteristics of an outstanding man, yet also exuded a deep and unfathomable cunning. Lin Yupeng immediately recognized this man as his main adversary, Pei Zhenghao, the president of Weiye Group! Behind Pei Zhenghao, his four bodyguards stood guard, their expressions cold and their gazes piercing, standing ramrod straight like four stone statues.

Beside Pei Zhenghao sat a middle-aged man in his early forties, thin but with a head larger than average, a pointed face, and small, triangular eyes that gleamed with cunning. His sparse, unkempt mustache and sharp features exuded a shrewd and capable air, yet also a lewd glint. He sat there like a monkey come to life. This man was also an old acquaintance of Lin Yupeng, Zhang Yueran's right-hand man, Chi Yu. Behind Chi Yu, his three useless bodyguards stood there, feigning indifference.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Gao Yi, Pei Zhenghao, and Tong Yu getting together like this is never a good thing. Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu have been in close contact lately, but Tong Yu and Gao Yi don't seem to have much interaction. Could it be that Pei Zhenghao is acting as the matchmaker? Is Zhang Yueran going to completely side with Gao Yi?"

The waiters brought in the food and drinks one after another. It seemed they had just sat down and hadn't even discussed the important matters yet. Soon after all the food and drinks were served, Pei Zhenghao's bodyguards chased all the waiters out. He then had one of his bodyguards pour the drinks.

"Premier Gao, I'm so glad you could all be here today! Let's have a drink!" Pei Zhenghao raised his glass, his eyes gleaming, and smiled.

Gao Yi calmly raised his wine glass, looked directly at Pei Zhenghao, and said seriously, "President Pei, I'm only here because of your father, Pei Rongzhe, and I'm here in a private capacity. Don't call me 'Prime Minister,' this isn't a work setting!"

Pei Zhenghao smiled faintly and said, "Uncle Gao, I understand. I'll drink first!" With that, he tilted his head back and drank the red wine in his glass, his eyes flashing as he glanced at Gao Yi, secretly sneering, "Gao Yi, what are you putting on airs for now? Guan Jiyao's matter has already secured your position. Now, only by cooperating with me can you keep your job and turn the tide!"

Chi Yu, who was standing next to him, also raised his glass, clinked glasses with Gao Yi, and chuckled dryly, "Brother Gao, I'm so glad to meet you today. I'll drink first too!" He then tilted his head back and gulped down his wine.

When Pei Zhenghao heard Tong Yu address Gao Yi as "Big Brother," he felt a surge of displeasure: "Chi Yu, you're really rude! I just called him Uncle Gao, but you call him Big Brother Gao. Isn't that obviously putting me on a lower level? Although you're more than ten years older than me, my status is now higher than yours. You're really overestimating yourself!"

Seeing that Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu had both finished their drinks, Gao Yi couldn't refuse to drink either, that would be too undignified. So he also picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Pei Zhenghao's expression suddenly turned serious. He stared directly at Gao Yi and said solemnly, "Uncle Gao, I'm a straightforward person and don't like beating around the bush. I'll get straight to the point today! Please forgive me if I say anything wrong!"

Gao Yi's face was gloomy, and he nodded slightly, saying, "President Pei, just say what you want to say!"

Pei Zhenghao smiled faintly, his eyes flashing with cold light, and said in a deep voice, "Uncle Gao, you know better than I do that Guan Jiyao has been placed under investigation. Your current situation is very dangerous, I don't need to tell you that, do I? I want to ask you if you have any way to reverse the current unfavorable situation?"

Gao Yi's face darkened, his eyes flashing with resentment, and he pondered, "What other way can I do? It all depends on whether Guan Jiyao can withstand it!"

Pei Zhenghao sneered, "Uncle Gao, don't you know what kind of person Guan Jiyao is? This guy is an old fox. If he tries to protect himself at a critical moment... " "They'll definitely drag you out, and maybe even exaggerate it. Not only will you lose your position as Vice Premier, but you'll probably face legal trouble too!"

Gao Yi sighed, his expression somber. "At this point, we can only leave it to fate..."

Pei Zhenghao coldly interrupted Gao Yi, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light. "Uncle Gao, are you really willing to give up your candidacy to Du Xiuwen? I bet you're not happy about it. I have a good idea!" Gao Yi

trembled at this, his eyes filled with doubt and anticipation. He stared at Pei Zhenghao, asking with concern, "President Pei, things have come to this point. What other ideas do you have?"

Pei Zhenghao didn't finish his sentence. He glanced at his four bodyguards behind him. The four understood immediately and left the room. At the same time, Tong Yu also sent his three bodyguards out with him.

Chapter 862 Desperate Measures

Chapter 862 Desperate Measures

At this moment, only Gao Yi, Pei Zhenghao, and Tong Yu remained in the private room.

Pei Zhenghao smiled wickedly and said in a sinister tone, "Now, the only way to keep your position is to shut Guan Jiyao up!"

Gao Yi smiled helplessly, "Can Guan Jiyao shut up? He's under the surveillance of the special task force, which was established by the Discipline Inspection Department and reports directly to the President. I can't get involved at all!"

A sharp and cold murderous aura rose on Pei Zhenghao's face as he said, word by word, "Only the dead won't betray you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Yi trembled, his eyes shooting out two cold, sharp beams of light, and asked in surprise, "What do you mean by that? Are you going to kill Guan Jiyao to silence him?" As soon as he finished speaking, he realized he had misspoke and quickly coughed lightly.

Pei Zhenghao sneered, "Brother Gao, that's exactly what I mean! Now we have no choice but to go all in and take down Guan Jiyao. Only then can we turn the tide!"

Gao Yi's face showed fear, and he hurriedly waved his hand, saying, "No way! Killing someone to cover it up? You think it's easy, but can you actually do it? Guan Jiyao is under close surveillance right now!"

Lin Yupeng, watching from the monitor, felt a tremor in his heart. He hadn't expected that the reason Gao Yi had organized Pei Zhenghao to kill someone to cover it up was because it was difficult to do so. It seemed that he had long ago decided to kill Guan Jiyao as well. Had this old man really gone mad?

Lin Yupeng's guess was correct. Gao Yi was indeed going a bit crazy. Since his son Gao Ya died, he had been heartbroken and had been thinking about doing everything he could to catch the murderer and avenge Gao Ya. However, the Municipal Public Security Bureau had been slow to act recently, and it was probably going to take forever to solve the case.

Gao Yi knew very well that many of Du Xiuwen's friends in the police force were likely disloyal and deliberately negligent in handling the case. Only when he became president and had the power to eliminate dissidents could the case truly be solved. Therefore, he was determined to seize the presidency. The moment Guan Jiyao got into trouble, he sensed his own doom was approaching. Today, Pei Zhenghao's threat to kill Guan Jiyao to silence him was exactly what Gao Yi wanted. He decided to go all in, even if it meant both of them would perish!

Gao Yi had lost his mind; he had become a ruthless beast. In the past, he would have refused Pei Zhenghao's dangerous actions without hesitation, but now he was only thinking about how to deal with Guan Jiyao cleanly and efficiently.

Pei Zhenghao's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he said coldly, "Uncle Gao, don't worry about that. We can hire an assassin!" He then turned and glanced at Chi Yu, saying coldly, "Mr. Ti, you talk to Uncle Gao about this!"

Tong Yu's small eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he chuckled dryly in a hoarse voice, "Brother Gao, our boss Zhang has a few skilled assassins under his command. As long as you can tell us the location where Guan Jiyao was placed under investigation, we can take him out! We guarantee a clean and efficient kill. Our men are all professionally trained. If they fail, they will immediately commit suicide, and the police will never catch them and give them any grounds for complaint."

Gao Fu's eyes darted around upon hearing this, and he pondered, "Is that so? Can you really guarantee that your men will be foolproof?" He was no longer trusting anyone. Guan Jiyao had previously thumped his chest in front of him, saying that everything would be foolproof, but he had been placed under investigation a few days ago. Could this Tong Yu, whom he had just met, be trusted?

Pei Zhenghao, noticing Gao Yi's hesitation, quickly assured him, "Uncle Gao, don't hesitate! This is the only move we can make now. It's a bit risky, but it's a safe bet! Just tell us the exact location where Guan Jiyao is under investigation! Leave the rest to us!"

Gao Yi fell into deep thought, his eyes gleaming. Pei Zhenghao and Chi Yu kept urging him on. Finally, Gao Yi gritted his teeth and said resentfully, "Fine! I agree. I'll tell you now! Guan Jiyao is in room 301 of the Guodu Hotel, which is under the jurisdiction of the Discipline Inspection Department… You must do it cleanly and efficiently, and also Guan Jiyao's wife…" "Zhu Yan, you have to get rid of her too! This whole mess is because of that woman!"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself with a cold laugh. "This Gao Yi is really insane. Killing Guan Jiyao isn't enough for him, he also wants to kill Zhu Yan.

He's ruthless!" Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu exchanged a sinister smile, then Tong Yu patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry! Even if you don't tell me, I'll still get rid of Zhu Yan!"

Gao Yi said coldly, "Guan Jiyao has only been under investigation for a little over two days now, so he probably won't be able to write anything. He can hold out for a while longer. You two hurry up and make your move, the sooner the better!"

Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu nodded simultaneously, and the secret meeting was over. Gao Yi left the hotel first.

Lin Yupeng didn't follow Gao Yi. Now his focus was temporarily shifted to Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu. He wanted to see how these two were planning to get rid of Guan Jiyao.

After Gao Yi left, Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu didn't speak. They ate something, then got up and left the hotel, getting into a Mercedes-Benz. Their bodyguards were in a mountain jeep behind them. The two cars drove off towards the outskirts of the city.

Lin Yupeng manipulated the small flying insect to land on the roof of the car and continued his tracking and monitoring. At the same time, he took out his phone and dialed Zhu Yan's number. After two rings, Zhu Yan's sweet voice came from the other end: "Brother Lin? What have you been busy with these past few days? You haven't even called your sister..." Her tone was slightly resentful and coquettish; most men would melt upon hearing that voice.

Lin Yupeng, however, was tough. Having dealt with her so often, he'd developed an immunity to her. He chuckled and asked in a low voice, "Sister Yan, where are you staying now?"

Zhu Yan replied sweetly, "I'm still staying at the Yingchun Hotel! Little brother, are you missing me again? But it seems a bit inconvenient today!" Her voice was very low as she said, "I'm an important witness now. The Public Security Bureau assigned a policewoman to protect me. We eat and sleep together every day!"

"Sigh, this lewd woman, do you think I'm looking for you to have an affair?" Lin Yupeng muttered to himself, somewhat amused and exasperated. "Sister Yan, that's not what I'm looking for. You're in danger now; someone wants to kill you! Don't stay at the Yingchun Hotel anymore; that place isn't safe. Quickly move to my Sky Dome Building. And that policewoman, get rid of her. Go do whatever you need to do; I can guarantee your safety!"

Zhu Yan said worriedly, "Brother Lin, I'm afraid that won't work. That policewoman was assigned by her superiors." "How can you just dismiss a task like that! Besides, they don't listen to me anyway!"

Chapter 863 Continued Surveillance

Chapter 863 Continued Surveillance

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said coldly, "That policewoman is from the Municipal Public Security Bureau, right?"

Zhu Yan replied sweetly, "Yes! Brother Lin, do you have a way?"

Lin Yupeng said seriously, "I'll call their director. Wait a moment!" After saying that, he hung up the phone and directly dialed the mobile phone of Peng Xiangnan, the deputy director of the Municipal Bureau in charge of criminal investigation. Lin Yupeng

explained the situation to Peng Xiangnan and asked him to agree to let him protect Zhu Yan's safety. Of course, he didn't say the specific reason, as it wasn't the right time yet.

Peng Xiangnan naturally knew that Lin Yupeng and Du Xiuwen were partners, and he was also Du Xiuwen's man, on the same side as Lin Yupeng. So he quickly agreed to Lin Yupeng's request. Since he could guarantee Zhu Yan's safety, then the policewoman could be withdrawn. Recently, the city's public security situation was chaotic, and his police force was relatively strained. One more person could solve a lot of problems.

After Peng Xiangnan agreed, he immediately called the policewoman and asked her to bring Zhu Yan to the Sky Dome Building. Ten minutes later, the two arrived safely at the Sky Dome Building, where Lin Yupeng personally greeted them. The policewoman dropped Zhu Yan off and left.

Lin Yupeng arranged a luxury room for Zhu Yan, and everything went smoothly. He sneered inwardly, "Pei Zhenghao, Tong Yu, didn't you want to kill Zhu Yan? Heh heh, let's see how you do it. It's absolutely safe here. No matter how many people you bring, I'll wipe them all out!"

Zhu Yan saw a wicked smile on Lin Yupeng's face and thought he wanted to sleep with her again. Actually, she never believed she could be in any danger. She thought Lin Yupeng brought her to his company just to facilitate their affair—or rather, it wasn't even an affair, it was practically blatant!

"Hehe, little brother, what are you thinking about?" Zhu Yan's lotus-root-like arms wrapped around Lin Yupeng's neck like snakes, her lips parted slightly, her breath sweet and fragrant, tickling his ears and igniting a burning desire within him.

He barely managed to suppress it, glancing at Zhu Yan, and said coldly, "Sister Yan, you should stay here with me for the next few days! Don't go out, I'm doing this for your safety!"

Zhu Yan's eyes were alluring, and she chuckled, "I know, little brother, you're the best to me..." As she spoke, her hand moved down, kneading Lin Yupeng's sensitive areas.

Lin Yupeng suppressed the surging desire within him and said seriously, "Sister Yan, not today! I have important things to do!" With that, he gently pushed Zhu Yan away and turned to leave her luxurious private room.

Zhu Yan watched his departing figure, her beautiful eyes filled with a sense of loss. She pouted her rosy lips and murmured, "What's the rush? Why aren't you busy at night?"

Lin Yupeng did indeed have something urgent. He needed to monitor Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu. Although his desires were boundless and he had little control over women's advances, that only applied when he wasn't busy. When something important happened, he wouldn't care about even the most beautiful woman; he had to get his business done. If he was always swayed by women, he would achieve nothing.

Lin Yupeng returned to the bedroom and saw the little flying insect still perched on the roof of the Mercedes. Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu were inside. After about ten minutes, the car drove into the "Big Wooden House" tourist resort on the outskirts of the city. This was Zhang Yueran's last stronghold in Yanjing.

Pei Zhenghao, Tong Yu, and their bodyguards got out of the car and headed straight for the last redwood house. The security guard at the door opened the door, and the two stepped inside.

The wooden house was laid out in a "skewer" pattern, with a living room in the outside, a bedroom in the middle, and a bathroom with a shower at the back.

Sitting on the sofa in the living room was a man in his early thirties, his face gloomy and cold, his hawk-like eyes gleaming. Lin Yupeng recognized him as an old acquaintance—Xiao Feilong, the former head of security, Zhang Yueran's trusted henchman and most loyal lackey.

"How's it going? Is everything settled?" Xiao Feilong's eyes flashed with a cold light as he stared at Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu, asking with concern.

Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu grinned wickedly as they sat down on the sofa opposite Xiao Feilong. Tong Yu's small eyes darted around, and his sharp, piercing voice rang out: "Hehe, everything's taken care of! Guan Jiyao is in room number [number missing] at the Guodu Hotel, which is under the jurisdiction of the Discipline Inspection Department. Now it's up to you! How confident are you in taking him out cleanly and efficiently?"

Xiao Feilong's face darkened, his hawk-like eyes flashing with a sharp, cold light. His expression became slightly grave as he asked seriously, "Guodu Hotel? Is this place open to the public?"

Pei Zhenghao replied in a deep voice, "Although the Guodu Hotel is under the jurisdiction of the Discipline Inspection Department, it is open to the public. However, as far as I know, recently..." Only two floors are open; the third floor and above are reserved for internal use only.

Xiao Feilong nodded grimly, then said seriously, "Not bad. As long as it's open to the public, our people can sneak in! Leave this to me. I'll devise a plan to take down Guan Jiyao in the next couple of days and try to act as soon as possible!"

Pei Zhenghao looked smug and said in a deep voice, "Brother Xiao, I'm counting on you now! I will definitely keep my promise; the one million reward will not be shortchanged!"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "So it's Pei Zhenghao who hired the assassins to kill Guan Jiyao! His Weiye Group has close ties with Gao Yi. If Gao Yi falls from power..." Weiye Group will inevitably be implicated. Protecting Gao Yi is also protecting Weiye Group, which is why Pei Zhenghao wanted to kill Guan Jiyao!

Tong Yu's small eyes darted around, a sinister look appearing on his face. He chuckled dryly, "By the way, what should we do with Guan Jiyao's slut, Zhu Yan? It would be best to capture her first. I heard that girl is quite pretty, and her skills in bed are top-notch. I really want to meet her, hehe!"

Pei Zhenghao said seriously, "President Tong, that woman is a menace. You can't let her live. After killing Guan Jiyao, we'll find a way to get rid of her!"

Tong Yu said coldly and dismissively, "She's just a woman. What's so scary about her? I'm telling you..." "We've made it clear, let's capture her first, and then I'll kill her after I've had my fill!"

Pei Zhenghao and Xiao Feilong both showed a faint look of disdain upon hearing this, secretly cursing in their hearts: "Tong Yu, how come you can't seem to leave a woman no matter where you go? You'll be ruined by a woman sooner or later! Just you wait and see!"

Lin Yupeng also sneered inwardly: "Tong Yu really can't change his ways. Last time at the villa, he was tricked into opening the door by a 'fake woman' under Deng Yuhu's men and suffered a silent loss, yet he still hasn't learned his lesson! No wonder, old habits die hard!"

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Chapter 864 Assassination

Plan

Pei Zhenghao, Tong Yu, and Xiao Feilong chatted about some unimportant topics for a while. Pei Zhenghao was about to get up to leave when Tong Yu quickly stopped him, chuckling dryly, "Why are you in such a hurry, Mr. Pei? I have a few new pretty girls here recently, would you like to try them out?"

Pei Zhenghao shook his head solemnly, saying seriously, "Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Tong! I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave!"

With that, he turned and left the mahogany house, his heart... Zhong cursed inwardly, "What kind of time is this for Tong Yu to still be in the mood for women?"

After Pei Zhenghao left, Tong Yu chuckled coldly, "Pah! What kind of gentleman are you pretending to be? The other day, you slept with three girls in one night, you're practically a bed whirlwind!" Xiao Feilong glanced coldly at Tong Yu and said seriously, "Mr. Tong, now is not the time for womanizing. We need to come up with a plan to get rid of Guan Jiyao as soon as possible, and also get that million-dollar reward!"

Now Xiao Feilong was Zhang Yueran's favorite, and his status had surpassed Tong Yu's. Tong Yu was actually a little wary of him. He leaned back and sat down, his small eyes darting around for a while, and chuckled dryly, "Killing someone isn't difficult, is it? First, infiltrate a few people, and then find an opportunity to strike."

Xiao Feilong cursed inwardly, "Isn't that obvious? Do you think I don't know we need to infiltrate? Guan Jiyao is in the hotel, how can we kill him without infiltrating?" He chuckled coldly and said in a deep voice, "I know all that! The key question is how to make a move? The floors above the third floor aren't open to the public!"

Tong Yu's expression hardened, and he said with a sinister smile, "Take more men and charge in!"

Xiao Feilong's eyes flashed coldly, and he said decisively, "That won't do! There are definitely many police officers and plainclothes officers guarding Guan Jiyao's room, and there are also security guards inside the hotel. We definitely can't fight them head-on. Besides, we don't have many men left. After Qin Xi disappeared, we lost another capable man. Sigh!"

The two fell silent again. After a long while, Tong Yu's small triangular eyes suddenly lit up, emitting two evil glints. He chuckled dryly and said, "Brother Xiao, I have a plan! If we can't break in openly, we can do it secretly! First, we'll sneak into the hotel, find a way to grab a few waiters, borrow their clothes, and disguise our men as hotel staff. Under various pretexts, such as delivering water and food, cleaning, or repairing facilities, we should try to sneak in and find an opportunity to kill Guan Jiyao!"

Xiao Feilong's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he pondered for a moment before saying, "That's right! It's a good idea, but we need to think about it carefully. " "

So the two spent the night finalizing an assassination plan, including how to capture the waiter, how to impersonate him, how to enter the room, how to kill him, and escape. The plan was quite meticulous, including worst-case scenarios, such as how to commit suicide if the assassination failed.

They planned for the worst-case scenario; in Tong Yu and Xiao Feilong's plan, if the assassination failed or if they succeeded but couldn't escape, the assassin would prick a small packet of deadly poison hidden under the tongue, causing immediate death upon contact with blood, thus avoiding the risk of being captured and revealing their plan.

This operation would be led by Xiao Feilong with four well-trained assassins—only five people. Too many would be too conspicuous and attract the attention of security, and more people would be a burden. The operation would be carried out within two days, because time was of the essence; they had to eliminate Guan Jiyao as soon as possible.

Lin Yupeng, after hearing their plan, secretly sneered: 'Xiao Feilong never dreamed that his and Tong Yu's plan had fallen into my trap, did he?'" " Hehe, I'll catch you like a turtle in a jar, and you'll all

come up empty-handed!" Xiao Feilong and Tong Yu plotted all night. After a quick breakfast, they went to catch up on sleep in the bedroom of the mahogany house. Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "I can't go to work today. I have to keep an eye on these two kids. I also need to contact Peng Xiangnan from the Public Security Bureau and set up a trap at the hotel for Xiao Feilong. I won't get involved in this myself; I'll let the police handle it and I'll just sit back and reap the benefits." Thinking of this

, he hurriedly took out his phone and dialed Peng Xiangnan's number, revealing the entire plan that Pei Zhenghao had conspired with Xiao Feilong to assassinate Guan Jiyao. He told Peng to be prepared, but he held back, not mentioning that Xiao Feilong had an accomplice named Tong Yu. He planned to find an opportunity to capture Tong Yu, interrogate him thoroughly about Zhang Yueran's whereabouts, and then find a chance to rescue Xia Mengyao's brother, Xia Nan. The conflict between Lin Yupeng and Zhang Yueran was irreconcilable and had to be resolved privately by force.

"President Lin, how did you know about this plan?" Peng Xiangnan asked in a low voice, his tone tinged with suspicion.

Lin Yupeng knew he would ask this, chuckled, and said seriously, "Director Peng, I have someone undercover over there! The intelligence is absolutely reliable. If there's a false alarm, you can punish me!"

Peng Xiangnan laughed heartily, "Okay, I understand. Leave this to me. I'll definitely catch the bandit leader Xiao Feilong, and Pei Zhenghao won't escape the law!" "

Lin Yupeng said seriously, "Director Peng, there's something I need to remind you. Those assassins are all desperate criminals, and they carry poison under their tongues. If they fail, they'll commit suicide by poisoning themselves. Capturing them alive will be a real challenge!"

Peng Xiangnan replied with strong confidence, "Don't worry, Mr. Lin! We have a way. We won't give them the chance to commit suicide!"

Lin Yupeng knew Peng Xiangnan was highly capable and resourceful. He was certain Xiao Feilong would have no chance if he was well-prepared, so he hung up the phone and waited for the show to begin.

It was Friday, and although he had to go to work, Lin Yupeng didn't. He called his secretary, Hua Meiyu, in his office, asking her to let him know if anything came up. Otherwise, he would continue monitoring the bedroom. Tong Yu and Xiao Feilong were currently fast asleep in the bedroom of the mahogany house!

They slept until noon before waking up. They ordered lunch, wolfed it down, and then Xiao Feilong began preparing to infiltrate the Guodu Hotel to assassinate Guan Jiyao.

He had four highly trained professional assassins under his command, each possessing exceptional skills, unparalleled marksmanship, and utterly loyal to Zhang Yueran and Xiao Feilong.

These men spent the afternoon preparing, gathering all the necessary weapons and equipment. Then, Xiao Feilong and the four assassins left the "Big Wooden House" resort by car, heading straight for the city, leaving Tong Yu at "Big Wooden House" to oversee the operation.

Lin Yupeng, controlling a small flying insect, naturally followed behind Xiao Feilong, quietly flying back into Yanjing city...

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Chapter 865 The Show Begins

Chapter 865 The Show Begins

Xiao Feilong and his group went directly to the Guodu Hotel, booking a room on the second floor, near the back. At this time, they were unaware that Peng Xiangnan had already laid a trap, waiting for them to take the bait! They were now inside the trap, and the trap was closing in!

What Xiao Feilong and his men didn't know was that all the staff on the second floor, both men and women, had been replaced by police officers from the Municipal Public Security Bureau!

Xiao Feilong and his four henchmen stayed in a deluxe suite with two bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom; it could comfortably accommodate four or five people.

After Lin Yupeng followed them inside using the small flying insect, he saw them repeatedly discussing and finalizing the best plan. They decided to strike at 10 PM that night. First, they would use excuses like a leaky bathroom, no TV signal, and unreachable phone calls to lure in the waiters. Then, they would ruthlessly and silently kill the waiters, leaving no survivors.

After killing the waiters, they would strip them of their clothes, change into them, sneak into the third floor to kill Guan Jiyao, and escape by jumping out of the window. Although it was the third floor, these people were skilled in martial arts, so jumping was no problem. This was their plan.

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Xiao Feilong is really ruthless. Killing all the waiters without leaving any survivors. Did the waiters offend you? Luckily, I intercepted your plan beforehand, otherwise there would be a few more innocent deaths after tonight!"

He immediately called Peng Xiangnan and told him the specific plan again, telling him to be prepared for the final showdown. Tonight, they would trap Xiao Feilong and his men and wipe them out in one fell swoop.

After hanging up with Peng Xiangnan, Lin Yupeng called Leng Rui, who was staking out the "Big Wooden House," and told him to be prepared to capture Tong Yu for interrogation that night, and to follow his orders.

With the arrangements complete, Lin Yupeng looked forward to watching the show while catching the thief. He saw Xiao Feilong and his four assassins finish their plan and go to sleep, getting plenty of rest for their big operation that night.

Lin Yupeng used this time to eat dinner at the revolving restaurant. Back in his bedroom, he sat down at his computer and saw Xiao Feilong and his gang still fast asleep. Xiao Feilong looked like a useless person to him now. Even though Xiao Feilong possessed extraordinary skills, was ruthless, and cunning, could he possibly outmaneuver the police? Could he outmaneuver a well-prepared policeman?

At nine o'clock in the evening, Xiao Feilong and his group woke up and began their final preparations for the operation. They checked their tools and weapons, including ropes, gloves, wrenches, daggers, and pistols, and then began to cause trouble. Without causing damage, they couldn't attract all the staff.

First, they cut the telephone line. This was a luxury room, second only to the presidential suite in terms of facilities, with direct-dial domestic telephone service and satellite cable TV.

After destroying the telephone line, they targeted the television in the living room, breaking the antenna and causing static. Finally, Xiao Feilong went into the bathroom, used a wrench to loosen several screws on the water pipes, and water gushed out.

"Alright, go out and call service immediately, call a few more people!" After everything was ready, Xiao Feilong said sternly to one of the assassins in black beside him.

The assassin went out, and shortly after, three staff members (two men and one woman) and a maintenance worker on duty quickly entered.

"What the hell is this luxury suite? It's a pigsty! The bathroom leaks, the TV and phone don't work, what's going on?" Xiao Feilong glared with his vicious eagle eyes and shouted angrily. But as soon as he finished speaking, he realized something was wrong: "This place is a pigsty? We've only stayed here for an afternoon, so we're pigs

now?" But he didn't have time to worry about the grammatical errors. He needed to subdue these four waiters as soon as possible, change into their clothes, and then go kill them. When Xiao Feilong saw that there was also a repairman who came in, he was overjoyed. He was just missing this repairman's clothes. If he changed into them and pretended to be a repairman, the chances of getting into Guan Jiyao's numbered room would be much higher.

Lin Yupeng, watching the monitor, pointed the small flying insect's lens at the four so-called "staff" of the hotel. A chill ran down his spine. His sharp eyes revealed that these four seemed to be hiding their true intentions, all appearing very alert.

He couldn't help but chuckle to himself, "Xiao Feilong's in for a rough time! He's run into the police!" Xiao Feilong and his men, oblivious to the situation, were still shouting and arguing, waiting for their chance to strike.

The repairman, carrying various tools, entered the bathroom. Xiao Feilong followed him in. Two staff members checked the phone, while the other two turned on the satellite TV.

Lin Yupeng manipulated the small flying insect to follow Xiao Feilong into the bathroom. The repairman cautiously approached the water pipe, took out a pair of pliers from his toolbox, and examined it closely. The screws on the pipe had been deliberately loosened. He was about to use the pliers to unscrew them.

In that short moment, Lin Yupeng clearly saw Xiao Feilong, standing behind the repairman, quietly pull a rope from his pocket and slowly approach the repairman.

At the same time, Lin Yupeng saw the repairman's eyes flash with a sharp light, and his hands involuntarily tightened their grip on the pliers. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself, "The show is about to begin!"

In an instant, Xiao Feilong darted out, gripping both ends of the rope, and lunged at the repairman's neck, as if trying to lasso a white wolf, his movements swift and precise.

But the repairman was clearly no white wolf; he was far more formidable, a tiger descending from the mountain, an eagle spreading its wings! He was alert and prepared, having been watching Xiao Feilong's every move. Sensing the ominous wind behind him, he quickly lunged to the side, causing Xiao Feilong to miss his target, his body lurching forward, nearly crashing into the water pipe.

The repairman was actually more skilled than Xiao Feilong, and his movements were incredibly fast and decisive. After dodging Xiao Feilong's fatal attack, he flung the pliers in his hand in a "let-go" maneuver.

Xiao Feilong was no pushover either; he was quite agile. Seeing his attack miss, his heart sank. He knew he had met his match tonight, and his plans were likely exposed. Seeing the pliers flying towards him, he immediately ducked to avoid the "let-go" maneuver. A loud "clang" rang out as the pliers struck the water pipe. (

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Chapter 866: A Complete Crackdown

Chapter 866 A Complete Crackdown

Just as Xiao Feilong dodged the pliers, the repairman pulled out a pistol from his pocket and fired a shot. No matter how fast Xiao Feilong was, could he outrun a gun? As the saying goes, even a god can't dodge a bullet! Besides, the repairman was the team's crack shot.

Xiao Feilong screamed in agony, his wrist struck, his body hunched over, and he collapsed to the ground, eyes closed, unconscious.

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "Could he have killed him? Or is Xiao Feilong going to break the poison pack and commit suicide?"

But as he carefully recalled the scene, the repairman's shot seemed a little off; the sound was strange. And Xiao Feilong was still breathing. Could he not be dead? Was it a hypnotic grenades?

Lin Yupeng guessed correctly; the repairman had indeed used hypnotic grenades. This bomb, made of soft material, is small in size but has a strong hypnotic effect. Its mechanism involves using the airflow generated upon detonation to rapidly disperse a highly effective hypnotic agent within the bomb, inducing sleep in a very short time.

The repairman's identity should now be revealed: he is Yang Feng, the captain of the city's criminal investigation team, a two-time champion in the national public security system's Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) competition, and quite experienced in dealing with vicious criminals like Xiao Feilong.

The battle outside is over; Xiao Feilong has fallen here. Even his four henchmen, no matter how skilled, are no match for Yang Feng's well-trained and battle-hardened criminal police. Therefore, Peng Xiangnan had previously ordered that they be captured alive by any means necessary. These men were all hit by the hypnotic bomb and, before they even had a chance to bite the poison packet inside their mouths, they were already unconscious.

Immediately afterward, Yang Feng directed his three policemen to remove the drug packets from Xiao Feilong and his four assassins' mouths, then put cold, hard handcuffs on them.

"Director Peng, we've got them all. Come and take a look!" Yang Feng said with a pleased expression, pulling out his walkie-talkie.

A short while later, Peng Xiangnan, dressed in plainclothes, walked in. His eyes gleamed, and after glancing at the five thugs lying on the ground, he nodded with satisfaction, patted Yang Feng on the shoulder, and smiled, "Old Yang, well done! A great achievement!"

Yang Feng, unconcerned with his accomplishment, laughed heartily, "Director Peng, you're too kind! It's all thanks to your brilliant leadership and the collective effort of your team!" This guy certainly knew how to speak official jargon fluently.

Peng Xiangnan smiled faintly and said in a deep voice, "Take all these people to the Public Security Bureau. I'm going to interrogate them tonight. Be careful on the way, don't let anything happen, or all our efforts will be in vain!"

"Understood!" Yang Feng nodded firmly, then called over the four criminal police officers guarding outside. They hurriedly carried the unconscious Xiao Feilong and the four assassins out, got into a police car, and sped towards the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Just then, Lin Yupeng quickly took out his phone and notified Leng Rui to take immediate action and arrest Tong Yu. He also wanted to conduct a surprise interrogation that night and get Zhang Yueran out of there.

Leng Rui followed his orders and started the operation. Lin Yupeng then manipulated the small flying insect to leave the Guodu Hotel and sneak back into the Gao Mansion, going directly to Gao Yi's bedroom.

Gao Yi was pacing back and forth around the house like a cat on a hot tin roof, his expression grave and his eyes gleaming with a chilling light. Ever since he agreed to Pei Zhenghao and Tong Yu's plan to eliminate him, he had regretted it as soon as he got home. But what's said is said, and there's no going back. He had even called Pei Zhenghao to tell him it was best to cancel the operation, but Pei Zhenghao wouldn't listen and told him to wait for good news.

Gao Yi was cunning and shrewd; he felt that killing Guan Jiyao wouldn't be so easy, and that the whole thing could easily go wrong, implicating him as well. But now that the bow was fully drawn, there was no reason not to release it.

Pei Zhenghao had just called to inform Gao Yi that the assassins would begin their operation in the next two days. Ever since receiving that call, Gao Yi had been restless, fearing something might go wrong with the assassins, and his heart was filled with anxiety.

Lin Yupeng observed him for a long time, only to see him either pacing aimlessly around the room, sitting on the bed sighing, or staring blankly at the phone. He had suffered a double blow in the past few days, and now he had gone to the extreme of hiring a hitman, step by step heading towards the abyss. He was probably almost driven mad.

After a while, Lin Yupeng's phone rang. It was Leng Rui calling, with only one sentence, brief and forceful: "Tong Yu has been caught, he's in the basement!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily: "Great! You and your brothers have worked very hard in the big wooden house these past few days. I'm giving you three days off. Go to the finance department next Monday to collect 10,000 yuan each for overtime pay!"

Leng Rui responded and hung up. Lin Yupeng then dialed Deng Yuhu's cell phone and asked him to prepare for his interrogation of Tong Yu that night. Deng Yuhu was now in charge of all affairs of the "secret prison."

Ten minutes later, Deng Yuhu called back to tell Lin Yupeng that everything was arranged.

Lin Yupeng hung the small flying insect in Gao Yi's bedroom, then took the elevator downstairs directly to the underground prison. There, he saw Deng Yuhu had already raised the "hallway," with leather whips soaking in cold water and a large branding iron hissing on a brazier.

Tong Yu, wearing a black blindfold and bound like a sausage, sat in a chair, two security guards standing behind him. Not far in front of him was a sandalwood table with a pot of tea on it, a charcoal brazier beside it, and a sofa chair behind the table, clearly reserved for Lin Yupeng.

Lin Yupeng strode in, smiled and nodded at Deng Yuhu, then sat down on the sofa. His eyes swept over Tong Yu, and he gave a cold smile before turning sternly to the security guard behind him, saying, "Take off his blindfold!" He chuckled inwardly, "Tong Yu and I are old acquaintances. He can recognize me just by my voice; there's no need for a blindfold to hide my identity!"

One of the guards removed the blindfold from Tong Yu's eyes. His small, triangular eyes, dilated from lack of light, strained. He struggled to focus, finally recognizing Lin Yupeng. He shuddered, then let out a strange yelp, his muscles aching from the tight ropes binding him.

Tong Yu's small eyes darted around, his face showing surprise and fear. His unkempt mustache drooped, and he deflated like a punctured balloon.

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Tong Yu. Tong Yu looked around at the surrounding situation and thought to himself, "Damn it, how did I end up in Lin Yupeng's hands! It's over, I'm completely finished, I'm definitely going to die!" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed coldly as he gave Tong Yu a sinister smile. To Tong Yu, this smile seemed like a butcher's cold laugh before killing someone. Although Lin Yupeng didn't have a knife in his hand, Tong Yu could already feel the threat of death approaching. "Lin... Lin Yupeng, what do you want to do? I haven't offended you!" Tong Yu finally managed to utter these words in his high-pitched voice. As the saying goes, a good horse is known for its legs, and a good person for their words. He still hoped to use his mouth to plead for his life! Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp, piercing light as he stared directly at Tong Yu's forcedly composed face. He chuckled coldly, "Tong Yu, haven't you offended me? When I encountered some trouble during my trip to Colombia, were you spreading rumors all over Tianhan City that I was kidnapped and murdered?" Tong Yu's face immediately showed a wronged expression, and he hurriedly explained, "Brother Lin, that's not true! It was Zhang Yueran who instructed me to do it. I had no choice. You know Zhang Yueran's temper; he's a man of his word. Anyone who dares to disobey his orders will only face death!"

Lin Yupeng glared at him and shouted, "Bah! Who's your brother? We're mortal enemies! Give me a straight answer today, do you want to live or die?"

Tong Yu trembled at his words, his face filled with terror, and he pleaded, "Of course I want to live, Mr. Lin, please give me a way out! I'll do anything you ask, just spare my life!"

Lin Yupeng smiled wickedly, reached for a cup of tea, and slowly drank it down. He remained silent for a long time, which terrified Tong Yu, who looked like a prisoner awaiting trial, his heart pounding wildly.

After finishing his tea, he closed his eyes to rest for a moment, then opened them, his eyes flashing with a sharp light that pierced Tong Yu's face. He asked seriously, "Where is Zhang Yueran now?"

Tong Yu was taken aback, his small eyes darting around before he chuckled dryly, "President Lin, I don't know! You know Zhang Yueran is a secretive person; he never tells me where he goes."

Lin Yupeng's face darkened, and he gave a cold smile, his eyes filled with sarcasm as he suddenly changed the subject, "Tong Yu, I know you have two great hobbies in life: playing with women and eating meat. I don't have any here..." "Woman, but there's good meat here, you must be hungry, right? Want some roast meat?"

His words left Tong Yu completely bewildered, as if he were in a fog. A look of confusion crossed his face, and he thought to himself, "What does Lin Yupeng mean? Is he really going to treat me to roast meat? I'm really hungry!" He grinned and tentatively asked, "Is there really roast meat?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, reaching out to fiddle with the red-hot iron on the charcoal brazier beside him, and said mockingly, "Yes! You've definitely never had it before! It's roasting your own flesh, how about that, pretty novel, right?"

"Ah—" Seeing the red-hot, smoking iron, Tong Yu naturally thought of Lin Yupeng's invitation to roast meat—which turned out to be branding him with that iron. He knew how severe branding was; wouldn't he burn his skin and flesh to a crisp?

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly, handed the branding iron to Deng Yuhu beside him, stared intently at Tong Yu, and said seriously, "Well? Tell the truth, where exactly is Zhang Yueran?"

Tong Yu's face showed horror, large beads of sweat poured down his face, his eyes filled with deathly fear, and he said in a trembling voice, "President Lin, spare me! I'll talk, I'll talk! I only know that Zhang Yueran is in Tianhan City, but I really don't know exactly where!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Zhang Yueran is back in Tianhan City? He's got some nerve. Doesn't he know that the entire police force in Tianhan City is after him? Heh heh, this guy has some guts. Sometimes the most dangerous place is the safest." "Location."

Thinking of this, a wicked smile suddenly appeared on his face. He stared intently at Tong Yu and said in a sinister tone, "Tong Yu, don't try to play tricks on me! Everyone knows you're Zhang Yueran's confidant. Do you think you don't know where he is? I think you really want some roast meat, huh?" After saying that, he glanced coldly at Deng Yuhu and said seriously, "Old Deng, you grill two pieces for him to try!"

Deng Yuhu chuckled, took the red-hot branding iron, and strode towards Tong Yu. Back in the Tianqiong Group, he had suffered a lot of humiliation at Tong Yu's hands because he was Chairman Jin's man. Today, he was finally going to get his revenge. He felt a surge of smugness and stared at Tong Yu as if he were a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

"No, I really don't know... I don't know..." Tong Yu stared at the red-hot branding iron, his face ashen, his whole body trembling uncontrollably. Cold sweat poured down his face, and he screamed in a shrill voice. The scream was even more unpleasant than the cawing of a crow; it was practically a high-decibel noise.

This secret prison was ten meters underground. Even if Tong Yu screamed his lungs out, no one outside could hear him. Deng Yuhu didn't care how loud he screamed; he just wanted to torture him. Holding the branding iron in front of Tong Yu's eyes, he grinned maliciously and said, "Tong Yu, this feels really good, want to try it?"

"No...no...please..." Tong Yu was completely overwhelmed by fear. His face contorted, and he screamed loudly, his small eyes almost bulging out of their sockets as he stared intently at the branding iron slowly moving down in Deng Yuhu's hand, slowly pushing it towards his thin, withered chest.

Before it even touched his flesh, Tong Yu screamed "Agh!" and immediately fainted from fright.

"Stop! Don't brand him anymore. This kid's courage isn't much greater than Xia Zhuo's!" Lin Yupeng smiled coldly and stopped Deng Yuhu from proceeding.

Deng Yuhu turned around, holding a branding iron, and asked with a puzzled expression, "President Lin, aren't you going to find out Zhang Yueran's whereabouts?"

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly and said seriously, "I think this kid really doesn't know. Even if we brand him to a crisp, he won't say anything. It's better to leave him alive; I still have a use for him!" He said this because there was a scene in the surveillance footage of Tong Yu where Tong Yu's status in front of Zhang Yueran had declined considerably. He didn't even know where Zhang Yueran had gone and had to ask Xiao Feilong. Therefore, Tong Yu might really not know exactly where Zhang Yueran was in Tianhan City.

"Wake him up!" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with lightning as he said coldly.

Deng Yuhu immediately ordered his security guards to bring a bowl of cold water and pour it over Tong Yu's head. (This

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Chapter 868 Provocation

Chapter 868 Provocation

"Ouch—my goodness!" Tong Yu was jolted awake by the cold water. He slowly opened his eyes, looked down and saw that his chest was unharmed. He knew that the attack had missed. He was also relieved that he had fainted in time. With his small body, if he had been branded a few times with a hot iron, he would have been dead.

"Tong Yu, I was just joking with you!" Lin Yupeng grinned at Tong Yu. This grin made Tong Yu feel uncomfortable all over, and a chill ran down his spine.

"President Lin, I really don't know where Zhang Yueran is..." Tong Yu was still trying to explain.

Lin Yupeng interrupted him, sneering, "Tong Yu, I don't care if you really don't know or you're pretending, you at least know Zhang Yueran's phone number, right? Call him, I need to have a good talk with him! If we reach an agreement, I can let you go!"

Tong Yu's small eyes darted around, a faint glimmer of hope appearing on his face. He immediately nodded, "I know, but look, my hands are tied up, how can I make a call? Besides, my phone is in your hands."

Lin Yupeng turned and stared at Deng Yuhu, saying, "Give him back the rope, and give him the phone too. Let him call Zhang Yueran!"

Deng Yuhu's large, ringed eyes flashed with a cold, sharp light. Hearing this, he immediately gave a signal to his security guards, and one of them untied the ropes from Tong Yu's body. Anyway, there was absolutely no way he could escape here; countless guns were pointed at him. Tong Yu wouldn't be stupid enough to try and get himself killed.

Another security guard handed Tong Yu his phone. Tong Yu picked it up, dialed a number, and after a moment, a shrill voice came through: "Brother Zhang, I'm in trouble... Sigh, I'm in Lin Yupeng's hands right now! He wants to talk to you..."

"Okay... wait a moment..." Tong Yu said with a bitter smile, handing the phone back to a security guard beside him. He said in a deep voice, "Give the phone to President Lin, Zhang Yueran hasn't hung up yet!"

The security guard picked up the phone, quickly walked to Lin Yupeng, and handed it to him. Lin Yupeng picked up the phone and said coldly, "Is this President Zhang?" He deliberately dragged out the word "President," with a biting sarcasm, because Zhang Yueran was no longer the president of Tianqiong Group.

A deep, cold voice came from the other end of the phone, a voice Lin Yupeng recognized immediately. Zhang Yueran said coldly, "It's me! Lin Yupeng, what exactly do you want?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "Never mind what I want, Zhang Yueran. I have to congratulate you. You survived that near-death experience in the Caribbean..."

Zhang Yueran snorted coldly and interrupted, "Lin Yupeng, stop talking nonsense! You're not dead, are you? You've arrested several of my men, so tell me, what exactly do you want?"

Lin Yupeng said seriously, "Zhang Yueran, I'm asking you, is Xia Zhuo's son, Xia Nan, in your hands?"

Zhang Yueran paused, then answered in a deep voice, "Yes! What do you want?"

Lin Yupeng had actually planned it all along. He would use the same old method as last time: a change of command, but not a real change. He would set up an ambush to let them escape first and then capture them.

Having made up his mind, he chuckled and said in a deep voice, "Zhang Yueran, let's make a deal! Xia Nan is my friend now. I want to exchange your two men, Qin Xi and Tong Yu, for Xia Nan. That's a two-for-one trade, very worthwhile! What do you think?"

Zhang Yueran pondered for a moment, then sneered, "Lin Yupeng, don't try anything funny, like last time, ambushing me and then bringing my men back after the exchange. How despicable!"

Lin Yupeng retorted sharply, "Bah! Zhang Yueran, didn't you also send Qin Xi to ambush me? We're even, let's not talk about who's who! I'm telling you, if you have the guts, bring your men here. We'll exchange them first, then have a final showdown. If you don't want your two men and want to be a coward, that's fine too. Qin Xi..." "I'll definitely tear Tong Yu and the others to pieces. Then you, as their leader, will lose all your prestige."

Zhang Yueran interrupted Lin Yupeng again, sneering, "Lin Yupeng, don't try to provoke me! I won't fall for that. You want to fight me to the death, don't you? I'll fight you to the end!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Good! That's straightforward. Zhang Yueran, you name a time and place!"

Zhang Yueran pondered for a moment, then coldly replied, "Lin Yupeng, I think it'll be at 1 a.m. on Sunday, at the same place where you exchanged hostages last time, in the small pavilion in the woods on the outskirts of Dongcheng District."

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed sharply, and he said seriously, "Okay, see you on Sunday!" With that, he hung up the phone and handed Tong Yu's phone back to the security guard for safekeeping.

Tong Yu had been eavesdropping on Zhang Yueran and Lin Yupeng's conversation, feeling a surge of joy. If the exchange went smoothly, he would have truly escaped with his life.

Lin Yupeng glanced coldly at Tong Yu, chuckled, then turned to Deng Yuhu and said seriously, "Take this kid away!" With that, he stood up, left the underground prison, and returned to the presidential suite on the top floor.

It was already past midnight. Lin Yupeng stared at the monitor screen and saw that Gao Yi was still awake. Usually, he would be fast asleep by this time. Now, he was sitting on the bed, his eyes darting around, looking agitated and lost.

About half an hour later, the phone rang. Gao Yi jolted awake, as if he had been doused with cold water, just like Tong Yu. He quickly picked up the phone and said in a deep voice, "Hello, this is Gao Yi! Who is this?"

"Oh, it's President Pei… How's it going?" "I think we should just give up..." Pei Zhenghao said a few words, and Gao Yi's eyes widened like steamed buns. Cold sweat poured down his face, his complexion turned ashen, and his lips trembled as he asked, "What did you say? You've been caught? You...you've really ruined me..."

"Run? Where can you run? The Gao Mansion is under surveillance by the Presidential Guard now, didn't you know?" Gao Yi's face turned pale, and he shouted angrily.

Pei Zhenghao seemed to have hung up the phone. Gao Yi called "hello" for a long time without getting a response. He angrily slammed the phone on the table and shouted, "It's over! It's all over!"

At this moment, Gao Yi had lost his mind and started to rage around the room. Things on the table crashed and smashed on the floor. Cups and vases were broken. He had no dignity as the Vice Premier; he was just a crazy old man!

The servants and maids of the nearby Gao Mansion heard the commotion and rushed in to stop Gao Yi. They assumed he was angry because of his son's tragic death, unaware that the situation was already beyond repair!

(Chapter 869: Complete Liberation

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After a while, Gao Yi collapsed onto the bed and fell fast asleep. He had been living in fear and tension all night, and his recent outburst had exhausted him. He could only temporarily forget his troubles and fall asleep.

Lin Yupeng, watching him on the monitor, chuckled coldly, thinking to himself, "Gao Yi, you old fox, just wait to go to court with Guan Jiyao!"

Suddenly, his phone rang again. It was Xing Zhijian, the officer in charge of Tianhan City, calling to tell him that through overnight interrogation, Lang Zikun had confessed that he orchestrated the poisoning incident. He was asking Lin Yupeng for instructions on how to deal with Lang Zikun.

Lin Yupeng was furious. He thought to himself, "That kid Lang Zikun has a lot of Tianqiong Group's business secrets. Keeping him alive is like a ticking time bomb. I used to use him, but now he's worthless. He's done a lot of despicable things. I might as well send him to his death!"

With that thought, his eyes flashed with a sharp, murderous aura again. He said coldly, "Kill him. Do it cleanly and efficiently! Duan Wei can handle this. I'll wait for your news!"

With that, he slammed down the phone. With just one sentence, he had sentenced Lang Zikun to death. This kind of treacherous person, who was a fire in the open and a knife in the dark, was the biggest threat to Lin Yupeng if he lived. Now he had to eliminate all threats.
At 3 a.m., Xing Zhijian sent a text message with only three words: "Finished!" Clearly, Lang Zikun was now dead. Lin Yupeng knew Duan Wei's efficiency all too well. He smiled coldly, deleted the message, and thought to himself, "Next is Zhang Yueran!"

At 8 a.m., after breakfast, Lin Yupeng returned to his bedroom. It was Saturday, so he didn't have to go to work. He could observe Gao Yi, who was being tortured into a semi-psychotic state.

Gao Yi slept until after 10 a.m., skipping breakfast, which saved him food. Of course, he wasn't in the mood to eat anyway. He had slept with a hood on last night, and this morning he woke up itchy. He hurriedly took off the hood and scratched his head vigorously until it bled.

Ten minutes later, the phone rang. Gao Yi now reacted instinctively to the sound of the phone ringing, his whole body trembling. He jumped out of bed, ran to the table, grabbed the phone, and said in a trembling voice, "Hello? This is Gao Yi, who is this…"

Gao Yi's face turned pale with panic, and his tone immediately dropped eight octaves as he said respectfully, "It's His Excellency the President… Ah… Why… I don't know… It was all Pei Zhenghao who did it, this has nothing to do with me!"

"What? You're going to suspend me? Okay… I understand… Goodbye…" After hanging up the phone, Gao Yi was on the verge of a mental breakdown. Just last night, everything changed overnight. First, Xiao Feilong and four assassins were stabbed, and then Pei Zhenghao tried to escape but was arrested at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Yanjing.

Peng Xiangnan organized a night-long interrogation, and by 10 a.m. this morning, progress was relatively smooth. Pei Zhenghao and Xiao Feilong finally couldn't withstand the police's strong psychological offensive. In order to save their lives, they had no choice but to confess to all their crimes. To put it bluntly, who isn't afraid of death? They keep saying "If you don't succeed, you die trying," but when it comes to life and death, it becomes "If you don't succeed, you still want to be a human being." If no one wants to live, then they should just become ghosts!

Currently, in the case of Guan Jiyao and the case of someone hiring someone to try to kill Guan Jiyao, all the clues point to Gao Yi. After the Discipline Inspection Department and the Ministry of Public Security submitted the preliminary investigation results to President Cao Yuzhang, he immediately decided to suspend Gao Yi from his post and let him reflect on his actions at home. After all the evidence is gathered, he will be placed under "double regulation" until he is finally dismissed from all his posts and awaits trial.

Upon receiving the call, Gao Yi knew the situation was hopeless; there was no turning back. Fleeing to escape punishment? That was impossible. Ever since Guan Jiyao was placed under investigation, Cao Yuzhang's presidential guard had taken over the area around Gao's mansion, ostensibly to protect the mansion's safety—after all, Gao Ya had been murdered at home a few days ago—but in reality, they were keeping Gao Yi under complete surveillance. Escape was impossible!

"It's over, all over!" Gao Yi cried out in despair again, slumping onto the bed, his face ashen, his eyes vacant. Who could he blame for things developing this way? Leaving aside his son's past misdeeds, from instructing Guan Jiyao to solicit votes to conspiring with Pei Zhenghao to hire a hitman, he had been drawn deeper into the abyss. Even now, he didn't understand why he was being constantly plotted against, nor did he know that it was all thanks to Lin Yupeng. Now, all his life's efforts had been in vain, and his disgrace was imminent.

Gao Yi sat on the bed, completely out of control. One moment he'd think of his deceased son, Gao Ya, and cry; the next he'd remember his mistakes and slap himself repeatedly, berating himself. But what good did that do? There's no going back. He hadn't eaten lunch. The bodyguards and nannies didn't dare try to comfort him or approach him. They knew Gao Yi was on the verge of collapse. They couldn't understand how Gao Yi, who had been perfectly fine just two days ago, declaring he would overcome his grief and continue serving the people, could have changed so drastically in a single day.

Gao Yi continued his commotion until after 3 PM. Then, he stopped crying and making a scene. Suddenly, his triangular eyes flashed with a cold, sharp light. He gritted his teeth, sprang to his feet like a spring, strode to a desk in the corner of the room, pulled open a drawer, and pulled out a gleaming black pistol!

Seeing this, Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Has Gao Yi really gone mad? Is he going to kill someone?"

This time he was wrong. Gao Yi wasn't going to kill anyone; he was going to commit suicide! The heavy psychological pressure and pessimism had forced him to seek complete relief through death. He didn't want to face the judgment of the people; this was the only path he could take. A

national-level official like Gao Yi usually carried a gun for self-defense. He picked up his pistol, a cruel, sinister smile appearing on his face. He slowly pointed the pistol at his temple, his features contorted, his muscles trembling, and he gritted his teeth, saying viciously, "Die! Death will end it all. I've truly had enough of living!"

With that, he pulled the trigger sharply. A sharp bang rang out, and Gao Yi shot himself in the temple. Blood gushed from his head like a sieve, and he immediately collapsed into a pool of blood…

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Chapter 870 Father and Daughter Reunion

Chapter 870 Father and Daughter Reunion

Vice Premier Gao Yi of the State Council ended his glorious yet resentful life without uttering a sound.

The bodyguards and nannies of the Gao mansion rushed into Gao Yi's bedroom upon hearing the loud noise. They were terrified by the gruesome scene. Some called the police, some called an ambulance. In fact, calling the police was useless. Even a fool could see that Gao Yi had committed suicide! Call an ambulance? Gao Yi's head had been punched through. There was no need for rescue. The only place to go was the morgue.

Lin Yupeng looked at Gao Yi's corpse and sneered inwardly: "Old man, you brought this on yourself! Your death is the best outcome, saving you from endless torment..."

Killing Gao Ya and forcing Gao Yi to commit suicide, Lin Yupeng's recent series of killing moves had finally opened a gap in the chaotic situation. The clouds had parted and the sun was shining. Complete control of the situation was just around the corner.

The Gao mansion was bustling today. Ambulances and police cars arrived one after another. After the police investigated the scene and the paramedics confirmed that Gao Yi was dead, they carried him into the ambulance and took him directly to the hospital morgue.

Lin Yupeng manipulated the little flying insect to leave the Gao mansion. With Gao Yi dead, there was no longer any need to monitor the mansion. The little flying insect returned to its bedroom, did some simple maintenance, and awaited a new mission.

Lin Yupeng remembered that he would have his final duel with Zhang Yueran at 10:00 AM tomorrow. He had to overcome this hurdle, and do so successfully, to eliminate Zhang Yueran, or he would never have peace again.

He then thought of the hostage Xia Nan, as well as her father Xia Zhuo and sister Xia Mengyao. It was time for them to reunite.

Lin Yupeng picked up the walkie-talkie and ordered Deng Yuhu to bring Xia Zhuo to his residence. He wanted to have a good talk with Xia Zhuo.

When Xia Zhuo saw Lin Yupeng again, he wasn't as panicked as before. He had also sensed that Lin Yupeng no longer harbored any ill will towards him, which relieved him somewhat. He sat on the sofa opposite Lin Yupeng, his face respectful, waiting for his questions.

Lin Yupeng smiled faintly, his eyes gleaming as he scrutinized Xia Zhuo. He said seriously, "Mr. Xia, I have good news for you. Your son, Xia Nan, has been found. Zhang Yueran and I have made an agreement to exchange him for him tomorrow night. We'll do it by having me capture Qin Xi and Tong Yu. You know these two well, right? They're Zhang Yueran's cronies! Exchanging them for your son is a bit of a loss, but thinking about how much my sister Mengyao misses her brother, and how your family hasn't been reunited for years, it pains me. So I agreed to this two-for-one exchange. I think the three of you can be reunited tomorrow night!"

Xia Zhuo's face showed gratitude upon hearing this, his eyes brimming with... Tears welled in his eyes, and he suddenly knelt down before Lin Yupeng, sobbing uncontrollably, "President Lin, I'm so grateful to you! Our family has done so many things to wrong you in the past, yet you forgive us and even helped us reunite. You are the greatest benefactor of our Xia family..."

Lin Yupeng was both amused and exasperated by his actions, but seeing that his tears were genuine and his words were heartfelt, he was truly grateful. Reflecting on what he had done, he realized how "great" he had been. If anyone else had treated him like this, he would have suffered a devastating blow. It was his sympathy and pity for Xia Mengyao that had changed his mind.

"President Xia, don't be like this! This is what I should do. Let's not talk about the past. Weren't you coerced into doing this by Zhang Yueran? I don't blame you!" Lin Yupeng stood up and helped Xia Zhuo up, smiling as he spoke.

Xia Zhuo wiped away his tears, and upon hearing Lin Yupeng address him as "President Xia," he was taken aback, wondering where this form of address came from.

Lin Yupeng chuckled, his eyes flashing as he stared at Xia Zhuo. He said seriously, "After this is over, you'll still be the general manager of Shuiyuntian! But the entire Shuiyuntian nightclub will be transferred to my Tianqiong Group, and 80% of its revenue will have to be handed over. What do you think?"

Xia Zhuo was overjoyed and so grateful he was about to kneel before Lin Yupeng again, but Lin Yupeng quickly stopped him.

"President Xia, don't be like that! We've become friends now, and I'll give you back what was yours!" Lin Yupeng said solemnly, secretly amused. "Xia Zhuo is really something else, always so grateful and tearful. Xia Mengyao's tendency to cry is probably inherited from him, isn't it?"

"Thank you, President Lin!" Xia Zhuo's eyes shone brightly, unable to hide his joy. Previously, as the owner of "Shuiyuntian," his share was only 10%, but Lin Yupeng had raised it to 20%—truly a stroke of good fortune after surviving a near-death experience! From then on, he officially belonged to Lin Yupeng's team.

Lin Yupeng was just saying it casually. In his eyes, "Shuiyuntian" was nothing more than a piece of cake. Without Hua Meiyu, their cash cow, and after the blow of the current shutdown, its profits were probably not as good as before. However, it used to be a social venue for the upper class, so keeping it was still useful; it could gather a lot of information about high society.

"President Xia, I'll take you home in a bit to meet Mengyao. Don't mention the past; just say you went abroad and just came back," Lin Yupeng said coldly.

Xia Zhuo's face lit up with joy, and he readily agreed. Lin Yupeng, along with him, Deng Yuhu, and two of his security guards, got into the car and drove to the Jinxiu Liangyuan residential area.

Xia Mengyao finally saw her father, Xia Zhuo, whom she had missed for many years. Her excitement was indescribable. She rushed into Xia Zhuo's arms, and the father and daughter embraced and wept bitterly. They were both prone to tears, as if it were a matter of life and death

. Lin Yupeng didn't dare laugh, but simply watched quietly from the side, occasionally offering a few words of comfort. "Brother Lin, thank you!" Xia Mengyao said gratefully, lifting her tear-streaked face after crying for a while

. Her voice was soft and beautiful, and her tear-filled eyes were like two dazzling crystals, now gleaming with joy. The tears on her face were as clear and bright as diamonds, making Lin Yupeng feel an irresistible urge to gently wipe away her tears.

Fortunately, he managed to restrain himself, only taking out a tissue and handing it to Xia Mengyao, softly comforting her, "Mengyao, I've also found out where your brother is. He should be able to meet you tomorrow." He didn't mention that Xia Nan was currently being held hostage by Zhang Yueran, not wanting the frail Xia Mengyao to suffer that torment.

"Thank you!" Xia Mengyao was so grateful upon hearing this that she was about to kneel down before Lin Yupeng, but Lin Yupeng was startled and quickly grabbed her soft, delicate hand, lifting her up as she lost her balance.

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