The Divine Doctor Captures a Beauty [Complete] - 16

Chapter 326 Ambiguous Moments

Chapter 327 Life Secretary

Today, Xiaoru was wearing her favorite pink dress. Her snow-white, lotus-root-like arms were exposed, and the lace hem was embroidered with a row of daffodils. The white belt with a golden buckle made her look even more charming and full of vitality. Her sexy, snow-white legs were half-naked, and she wore crimson lace-up sandals with ribbons wrapped in a net, highlighting the slender and fair skin of her calves. She also wore a pair of white stockings. It was simply a case of "from head to toe, the charm flows downwards; from toe to head, the charm flows upwards."

Every time Qin Xi saw Xiaoru, his eyes would linger for a second or two, revealing ambiguous feelings in his gaze. This guy was really a romantic.

Every time Lin Yupeng saw Qin Xi's eyes like that, he would think of Wei Qifeng. While Wei Qifeng's tragic end was directly caused by him, it was also closely related to Xiao Ru; one could say he lost his life because of his infatuation with her.

Lin Yupeng hated Wei Qifeng, but he felt no aversion towards Qin Xi. He truly didn't want Qin Xi to follow in Wei Qifeng's footsteps.

"Mr. Lin, Xiao Ru has come to see you!" Qin Xi greeted Lin Yupeng respectfully from outside the door.

"Let her in!" Lin Yupeng smiled slightly.

Qin Xi was a very conscientious person; she always informed Lin Yupeng beforehand when outsiders came. Xiao Ru gave Qin Xi a charming smile, like a delicate snow lotus in full bloom, captivating and beautiful.

Qin Xi felt as if she had been electrocuted; her heart trembled. A fragrant breeze wafted by, and Xiao Ru had already gracefully entered the ward like a lotus leaf swaying in the wind, gently closing the door behind her.

Lin Yupeng smiled broadly at Xiaoru, then turned to Fang Na and said, "Let me introduce you, this is my secretary, Xiaoru!"

Fang Na smiled faintly at Xiaoru and said sweetly, "Hello!"

A hint of ambiguity flickered in Xiaoru's beautiful eyes as she replied sweetly, "Hello!" Actually, she had already sensed that Lin Yupeng and this nurse's relationship was definitely not ordinary; she could guess from the tender, obedient look in her eyes when she looked at Lin Yupeng. A pang of jealousy suddenly rose in Xiaoru's heart.

Fang Na assumed that Xiaoru had company matters to discuss with Lin Yupeng and that it might be inconvenient for her to be there, so she smiled sweetly at Lin Yupeng and said, "Honey, you two chat, I'll be going now!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and said softly, "Okay, go and rest a bit more!"

Fang Na nodded gently, gave Xiaoru a friendly smile, and then turned and gracefully left the ward.

Xiaoru's heart skipped a beat when she heard Fang Na call Lin Yupeng "husband" with a blissful expression. A wave of jealousy washed over her. Although she knew Lin Yupeng had a girlfriend, she hadn't expected her to be just as beautiful as her, and even more alluring and sexy. She felt a pang of resentment.

Actually, Xiaoru had forgotten her own secret weapon: her captivating charm and innocent allure. It was an innate, mesmerizing quality that fascinated men, some even willing to risk their lives for her.

Lin Yupeng smiled and gestured to the chair beside him, saying, "Please sit down. Thank you for coming to see me!"

A strange emotion flickered in Xiaoru's beautiful eyes. She placed the nutritional supplements she had bought on the bedside table, then leaned down to sit. Her clear, watery eyes, brimming with affection, shimmered with a captivating, alluring light, casting a soft, ambiguous glow on Lin Yupeng's face.

"Brother Lin, how's your injury?" Xiaoru asked with concern in her beautiful eyes.

Lin Yupeng laughed nonchalantly, "It's nothing, it'll be fine in a few days! Don't worry, I'm lucky, hehe!"

Xiaoru felt relieved, but then a strange glint flashed in her eyes, and she hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't. Lin Yupeng, who was good at reading people, noticed this series of changes in her expression. His eyes flashed quickly, and he asked in a deep voice, "Xiaoru, just tell me what you want to say!"

Suddenly, a layer of intoxicating softness, like fine wine, appeared in Xiaoru's beautiful eyes, and a bright blush quickly rose to her pretty face. Her shyness was evident, and she gently bit her lip, as if she had made a great decision, and said, "Yesterday, Chairman Jin called me. He also knows about your injury and scolded me in person. He wants me to... wants me to..."

At this point, she couldn't continue, and she lowered her head gently, her pretty face as red as a ripe apple, and even her jade neck was flushed.

Seeing her shy expression, Lin Yupeng knew it was going to be another good thing. He chuckled inwardly, but kept encouraging her, saying, "Go on! What does Chairman Jin want you to do?"

Xiaoru pouted her cherry lips, finally mustering her courage, and said shyly, "Chairman Jin wants me to be not only your work secretary, but also your personal secretary, and live with you. He says that this way he can better protect your safety!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, thinking, "Is Chairman Jin really letting Xiaoru live with me for my safety? Could he have other motives? To monitor my every move?"

He made wild guesses in his mind, but then he thought again, wouldn't it be easier to control Xiaoru if she lived with him? Everything should be viewed from two sides; there are advantages and disadvantages.

"Then are you willing to move into my villa? There are plenty of rooms there, so you won't have to worry about not having a place to stay!" Lin Yupeng gazed at Xiaoru and smiled.

Xiaoru's captivating eyes shimmered with a soft, ambiguous light, but her pretty face showed nervousness as she said, "I'm afraid... your girlfriend will be very averse to it, and if you two have misunderstandings and arguments because of me, I'll feel very guilty!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Don't worry about that! She's very understanding and will welcome you to stay. It'll be good for you to keep her company! I know that Chairman Jin's orders are never to be disobeyed, neither of us are exceptions. If you don't move in with me, aren't you afraid he'll blame you?"

Xiaoru sighed softly, but her beautiful eyes showed gratitude as she said in a charming voice, "Then thank you, don't worry, I won't bother you!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, but inwardly he chuckled wickedly, "Won't bother me? I'll definitely bother you! This little beauty is practically in my mouth, do you think I can resist?

" He was already dreaming of passionate lovemaking with Xiaoru in his villa, even fantasizing about a "one dragon, two phoenixes" game with the two beauties, Fang Na—it would be heavenly!

He couldn't help but think of Qin Xue again. One of the phoenixes in his imagined "one dragon, two phoenixes" was her, but she was now missing, her whereabouts unknown, and he didn't even know if the assassin who tried to kill him was Qin Xue! (

Chapter 327: Life Secretary;

Chapter 328: Gentle Contact)

Lin Yupeng's mood suddenly sank again, as if someone had ripped something out of him.

Seeing Lin Yupeng's silence for a long time, his face alternating between joy and worry, Xiaoru thought he had some concerns and quickly said sweetly, "Mr. Lin, if you don't want me to live there, don't force me. I'll explain to Chairman Jin."

Lin Yupeng hurriedly waved his hand, saying, "That's not what I meant! I'd be happy if you could move in with me and protect my safety!" "Chairman Jin, don't you understand him? His orders are like spilled water, hard to take back!"

Xiaoru's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she nodded gratefully. After chatting with Lin Yupeng for a while, she got up to leave.

A short while after Xiaoru left, Fang Na came in from outside, went to Lin Yupeng's side, gently took the thermometer from under his arm, looked at it carefully in a bright light, and her face suddenly changed. Her face turned deathly pale, and she exclaimed in a delicate voice, "Ah? How can he have a fever of 40 degrees?"

Lin Yupeng was taken aback. He felt his temperature was normal and he had no adverse reactions, so how could he have a high fever? He said in surprise, "No way! I don't feel feverish! Honey, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

He immediately realized it was a pointless question; checking a thermometer was a nurse's most basic and simplest job. How could Fang Na, a nursing graduate and working professionally, be mistaken? Could it be that she really had a fever but hadn't felt it?

"Let me see the thermometer!" Lin Yupeng said with a smile.

Fang Na, her pretty face showing panic, handed the thermometer to Lin Yupeng. Lin Yupeng examined the thermometer, finding no damage, and quickly shook the mercury column down. Turning to Fang Na, he smiled and asked, "Did you forget to shake it?"

Fang Na blushed, her beautiful eyes filled with embarrassment and shame. She said sweetly, "Honey, I'm so sorry! I remember now, I forgot to shake it down."

Lin Yupeng chuckled, placed the shaken thermometer under her armpit, and gazed intently at Fang Na, saying gently, "It's alright, we can take it again!"

He knew that Fang Na hadn't rested well these past two days because of his injury, and her mind was agitated; it was normal for her to make small mistakes occasionally.

After five or six minutes, Lin Yupeng took out the thermometer again, checked it carefully—36.8 degrees Celsius, normal—and handed it back to Fang Na. She took it and looked at it too, her heart finally settling down.

That evening, Fang Na changed Lin Yupeng's nutritional supplement again. During this time, Zheng Bai, the head of surgery, came to visit, checked the wound, and seeing that the recovery was good, left.

After Zheng Bai left, Fang Na sat by Lin Yupeng's bedside, gazing at him tenderly with her beautiful eyes, and asked sweetly, "Honey, what's your secretary's name? She's so pretty!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Her full name is Xie Xiaoru, but Xiaoru sounds better."

Fang Na then asked, "And what's her relationship with that tall, dark-skinned security guard outside?"

Lin Yupeng said, "They're colleagues!"

Fang Na said sweetly, "Oh, I thought that security guard looked at her strangely, and when Sister Xiaoru went out just now, I saw him pull her aside and talk intensely about something." Upon

hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, but his expression remained calm. He smiled slightly at Fang Na and said, "Perhaps they were discussing work-related issues!" "Honey, I have something to tell you. After I'm discharged from the hospital this time, Xiaoru might move in with us. The higher-ups at the company have ordered her to protect me and Brother Xiang together, staying by my side at all times. Do you agree?"

Fang Na blinked her big, watery eyes, her pretty face full of joy, and said, "Of course I agree! Your safety is the most important thing. I was so scared when you got into trouble this time!" Lin

Yupeng felt a surge of warmth in his heart, secretly admiring Fang Na's understanding nature. A woman who had undergone a complete transformation was truly different; her heart was entirely filled with love, devoid of any selfish thoughts.

It's said that love is selfish, but in truth, at its highest level, love is also all-encompassing.

Lin Yupeng chatted intimately with Fang Na for a few more minutes, then a wave of drowsiness washed over him, and he fell into a deep sleep.

He slept soundly and deeply, almost without any dreams, and even if he did, he would forget them upon waking. This was a high-quality sleep.

The warm morning sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating Lin Yupeng's face and instantly waking him. He slightly opened his eyes, straining to focus his gaze out the window. He saw everything bathed in the blissful light of dawn, including the ginkgo trees planted outside the window. The trees swayed and danced in the spring breeze, like maidens gracefully taking flight, their beauty captivating.

A gentle breeze drifted in through the half-open window, carrying the sweet, fresh, and delicate scent of earth, a truly invigorating aroma.

Fang Na lay beside Lin Yupeng, her head resting gently on his shoulder, fast asleep. A sweet, intoxicating smile graced her beautiful, delicate lips, as if she were dreaming of tender intimacy with her beloved Lin Yupeng.

Lin Yupeng lovingly stroked her long, black, lustrous hair, soft and smooth, like the finest brocade, irresistible to the touch.

After a while, Fang Na opened her sleepy eyes, looking languid and charming, a sight to behold. Seeing Lin Yupeng awake, a captivating smile spread across her face, and she said sweetly, "Husband, you're awake?" Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, caressing and kneading her full, firm, soft, and elastic breasts through her clothes. Fang Na's delicate face immediately flushed with a beautiful blush, her fragrant body trembled slightly, and her rosy lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to moan comfortably, but she begged in a soft voice out of shyness, "Husband, please don't! Outsiders will see us!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "No way! Honey, my lips are so dry!"

Fang Na smiled sweetly and said coquettishly, "Honey, are you thirsty? I'll get you some water!" She was about to straighten up to pour Lin Yupeng some water, but he grabbed her soft, smooth hand. Lin Yupeng grinned mischievously and said, "Honey, it's not thirst, it's just that my lips are dry. Hehe, wouldn't a kiss make them feel better?"

Fang Na then realized that Lin Yupeng wanted her to kiss his lips. A blush, more vibrant than the morning sun, quickly rose on her pretty face. She said shyly, "Then just one kiss, okay? Director Zheng said you're in the recovery period and shouldn't get too excited. Increased blood circulation is not good for wound healing!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "Okay, just one kiss is fine. Honey, come on, I can't wait!" He closed his eyes, waiting for the gentle touch of Fang Na's fiery red lips.

Chapter 328 Gentle Contact

Chapter 329 Seeing Lihan Again

Not long after, he felt two soft, smooth, tender lips gently press against his lips. Waves of intoxicating pleasure surged through his body like electric shocks. He wrapped one arm around Fang Na's slender waist and gently kissed her cherry lips. His tongue pried open her pearly teeth, sucking the sweet spring water inside, teasing and entwining with her slippery little tongue. The intoxicating fragrance permeated his nose and flowed coolly down his throat, making him feel completely comfortable, as if he were floating on clouds, completely unaware of where he was.

This sweet and intoxicating kiss lasted for less than thirty seconds. Fang Na was still worried that Lin Yupeng's arousal would affect the healing of his wound, so she took the initiative to withdraw her red cherry lips.

"Hehe, so fragrant!" Lin Yupeng savored the wonderful taste just now, feeling rather unsatisfied.

Fang Na, naturally understanding his thoughts, blushed and said sweetly, "Husband, I'll always be yours. Once you're healed, I'll make you happy."

Lin Yupeng's heart warmed, and he was about to say a few more sweet words to Fang Na when suddenly there was a knock at the door. Fang Na was startled and quickly stood up, glancing at the door with her beautiful eyes, and said sweetly, "Come in!"

The door opened, and Qin Xi and two young women stood there, presumably visiting Lin Yupeng again.

Lin Yupeng's eyes immediately fell on the doorway, and he felt a surge of warmth as he saw his first love, Chen Lihan, and his good friend, Ling Yan, standing there.

Chen Lihan was wearing a white summer business suit. She loved wearing white clothes, pure and noble, innocent and serene, sacred and inviolable, just like her personality: she wore a pure white short-sleeved blouse, her lotus-root-like jade arms were as white as snow, seemingly even whiter and brighter than the clothes, and she wore a knee-length skirt, her snow-white and delicate legs with a faint pink glow were half-exposed, and she wore silver-white high-heeled sandals and flesh-colored stockings, her slender and exquisite ankles were perfectly presented to Lin Yupeng, and her beautiful jade feet, even through the stockings, could be seen to be crystal clear, as if they were carved from white jade, truly every part of her body was beautiful, making one feel that one's life was complete after just one look.

Chen Lihan was like a delicately blooming daffodil, graceful and radiant, so much so that Lin Yupeng didn't even notice the bouquet of red calla lilies she was holding—a flower suitable for giving to patients, symbolizing good fortune, purity, and nobility.

Ling Yan, on the other hand, always dressed rather provocatively. On the mountain, she wore a deep V-neck, low-cut, mauve-colored t-shirt, her alluring cleavage subtly revealed, her high, firm breasts half-exposed, her flat stomach almost entirely exposed, especially her mysterious navel and the long, alluring black hair growing upwards, incredibly captivating to men. Her ultra-short skirt further accentuated her sexy, rounded thighs, which swayed from side to side as she walked. If she stood in the middle of the road dressed like this, drivers would surely rear-end her to see her exposed thighs.

Ling Yan carried large bags of various food items—bread, sausages, shrimp chips, snacks, jelly, and canned fruit—she bought everything she liked. She didn't know if Lin Yupeng would like them too, but it was a token of her affection.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "The news of my injury spread really fast! Even Chen Lihan knows. Now I'm not easily scared! Have I become a celebrity in the city?"

Just then, Qin Xi respectfully said, "Mr. Lin, Mr. Chen and Ms. Ling have come to see you!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Please invite them in!"

Qin Xi nodded, pointed into the room, and smiled at Chen Lihan and Ling Yan, saying, "Please come in!" His face was smiling, but his eyes held a strange glint of surprise and jealousy. He thought to himself, "How does Lin Yupeng have so many female confidantes?"

Chen Lihan and Ling Yan smiled sweetly at him simultaneously, then stepped inside together. Lin Yupeng whispered to Fang Na beside him, "Go and rest for a while! A business friend of mine is here to see me!" He deliberately wanted to send Fang Na away first because he was worried that she might blurt out "husband" in his presence, and if Chen Lihan found out he had a girlfriend and was still pursuing her, all his efforts would be in vain. After all, he hadn't won this woman over yet, and given Chen Lihan's personality, she wouldn't easily accept sharing a man with someone else.

Fang Na rarely inquired about his business affairs, and upon hearing this, she nodded and said sweetly, "Okay, I'll come see you again in a little while!" With that, she turned and left the ward.

Actually, Fang Na's shy nature made her rarely call Lin Yupeng "husband" when strangers came, but just in case, Lin Yupeng felt it was necessary to send her away.

Chen Lihan glanced at Fang Na indifferently, sensing that the nurse's gaze towards Lin Yupeng was rather ambiguous. Of course, she didn't know Fang Na was Lin Yupeng's girlfriend; she assumed all nurses looked at patients with that kind of affectionate tenderness.

Beside her, Ling Yan appeared calm on the surface, but she knew perfectly well that the nurse was Lin Yupeng's woman, but she wouldn't reveal it to Chen Lihan.

Lin Yupeng gazed at Chen Lihan, pointed to the chair Fang Na had sat on beside him, and smiled, "Lihan, please sit down! I'm so happy you came to see me! And Sister Yanzi, thank you for coming to see me, please sit down!"

Ling Yan placed the snacks she had bought on the bedside table, glanced at the chair with her charming eyes, and giggled, "Brother Lin, look, there's only one chair, who's going to sit between Lihan and me?"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and said, "Go to the nurses' room and get another chair!"

Chen Lihan interjected, "No need to get one, Sister Yanzi, you sit in the chair. I came to see Brother Lin, and then I have to go back to work at the hotel."

Ling Yan giggled, "I don't think it's necessary, Lihan, you sit in the chair, I'll sit on the edge of the bed!" Saying that, she plopped down on the edge of Lin Yupeng's hospital bed, acting as if she were at home.

Chen Lihan placed the bouquet of red calla lilies on the bedside table, then leaned down and sat in the chair. Before she could speak, Lin Yupeng interjected, "Lihan, thank you for the flowers! I really like them!" His words were double-edged, explicitly indicating his appreciation for the flowers Chen Lihan had bought, but implicitly suggesting his affection for Chen Lihan herself.

Chen Lihan, being incredibly perceptive, naturally understood the deeper meaning. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and her sweet, melodious voice rang out softly, "Brother Lin, don't be so polite! You've always taken good care of me. I heard you were injured and hospitalized, so I took leave to come see you."

(Chapter 329: Meeting Lihan Again;

Chapter 330: A Thick Fog of Mystery)

At this moment, Ling Yan interrupted with a charming laugh, "Oh dear, Brother Lin, you're so inconsiderate! You thanked Lihan for the flowers, but why didn't you thank me for the delicious food I bought for you? It seems you only have Lihan in your heart, no one else." "Is that all?"

Lin Yupeng feigned embarrassment and laughed, "Sister Yanzi, I haven't finished yet! Thank you for the nice things you bought me, hehe." He swallowed the rest of his sentence, intending to say, "I don't like any of the things you bought."

Chen Lihan blushed, afraid that Ling Yan would bring up something embarrassing, and quickly interjected, "Brother Lin, is your injury better? Who hurt you?"

Lin Yupeng replied briefly, "It's a minor injury, nothing serious, the culprit hasn't been caught yet!" He couldn't tell Chen Lihan the whole story, and felt too embarrassed to speak.

Chen Lihan said sweetly, "Oh, then take good care of yourself! Be more careful in the future!" Her beautiful eyes were full of concern, and her face showed obvious pity. It seemed that Chen Lihan's affection for Lin Yupeng had increased considerably.

Lin Yupeng was secretly pleased, but he generously reassured Chen Lihan, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. This was purely an accident!"

Chen Lihan smiled faintly and chatted with Lin Yupeng for a few more minutes, mainly telling him to be careful after being discharged from the hospital. Her voice was pure and gentle, as beautiful and melodious as pearls rolling on a jade plate.

Lin Yupeng just kept smiling and nodding, his eyes fixed on Chen Lihan, full of ambiguous feelings.

Chen Lihan stayed in the room for less than ten minutes before saying she had to leave because of work. Ling Yan also said she had to go back to work and turned to accompany Chen Lihan out, giving Lin Yupeng a giggle as she closed the door.

After these two beauties visited Lin Yupeng, it seemed they set a precedent for beautiful women to visit him; all the people who came to visit Lin Yupeng that day were uniformly beautiful women.

The second group to visit Lin Yupeng were Han Yun and Su Zitong. These two women arrived at noon, and Lin Yupeng was somewhat surprised that they could all come together. But upon reflection, it wasn't strange. Han Yun hadn't retired from teaching last year, and she had also taught Su Zitong's class. Although Han Yun was very capable, she was always easygoing and treated her students like friends.

Seeing that more of Lin Yupeng's friends had come to visit, Fang Na quickly gave up her seat and left the ward.

Han Yun and Su Zitong, of course, didn't come empty-handed; they had both bought Lin Yupeng fruit and canned goods. Seeing that the bedside table was already full of gifts, they had to open the cabinet door and put everything they had bought inside.

Lin Yupeng smiled gratefully, "Thank you, Sister Yun and Zitong! I really didn't expect you to come see me."

Han Yun looked Lin Yupeng up and down with concern and asked, "Yupeng, where are you injured? Is it serious?"

Lin Yupeng smiled bitterly to himself, "Why does every woman who comes to see me say such things?" He smiled and said, "It's nothing. If it were serious, would I be able to talk to you so calmly? Don't worry, I'll be discharged in a few days!"

Su Zitong, whose usually cold and aloof face was now filled with concern and worry, said sweetly, "Teacher Lin, you must be careful in the future!" She was used to calling him "teacher" and couldn't shake the habit.

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded. Seeing that she and Su Zitong were still standing by the bed, he smiled and said, "Please sit down!"

Han Yun shook her head and smiled, "No, we have to go back to school soon."

Su Zitong didn't sit down, but stood beside Lin Yupeng's bed. A tender wave of gratitude suddenly flashed in her clear, beautiful eyes—the first time Lin Yupeng had ever seen such a look in his eyes. It seemed that Lin Yupeng held a higher place in her heart than others.

Su Zitong said softly, "Teacher Lin, thank you for going to the company where I worked during the holidays and buying so many cosmetics without asking for a commission."

Lin Yupeng smiled frankly, "It's nothing, it's what I should do! By the way, have you raised your tuition fees?"

Su Zitong shook her head, "No! But Teacher Han helped me talk to Principal Lü, and I can get a deferral so I can attend classes normally!"

Lin Yupeng smiled with relief. He knew that Su Zitong's smooth return to school without interference was entirely due to his coercion of Lü Yihui, and had little to do with Han Yun's pleas.

Suddenly, he remembered something and asked Su Zitong with concern, "By the way, did Qin Xue come to school today?" He asked this because he still held onto a sliver of hope that Qin Xue was at school safe and sound. As long as she wasn't harmed, whether the killer was caught was secondary.

But Su Zitong's words shattered his last hope. She shook her head and said, "I didn't see her come to class. I heard from her roommates that their department's advisor called her home and her cell phone several times this morning, but the home phone was busy and her cell phone was off. She's completely disappeared. Brother Lin, she's your girlfriend! We were just about to ask you about her whereabouts!

" Lin Yupeng smiled bitterly, "Sigh, I don't know where she went either! She suddenly disappeared the night before last. I've already reported it to the police, and they're investigating now!" His words

were half-truths. Qin Xue's situation deeply troubled him, and he didn't want more people to know. Judging from the information Su Zitong had just revealed, Qin Xue's family had also mysteriously disappeared. If the fourth possibility—the "true or false Qin Xue" theory—was true, then Qin Xue and her family were now being controlled? Or had they already fallen victim to his enemies?

He continued thinking along these lines—suddenly recalling a night two weeks ago when Qin Xue had called his home. Fang Na had answered, and he had later called Qin Xue again, patiently and thoroughly persuading her to accept the reality of sharing a husband with Fang Na. Could that Qin Xue be the fake one?

Lin Yupeng's heart sank once more, filled with doubts and a sense of profound mystery.

Seeing Lin Yupeng's somber expression, Han Yun and Su Zitong assumed he was tired and needed rest. She smiled and bid farewell to Lin Yupeng.

Lin Yupeng was indeed tired, but not physically; his mind and heart were exhausted, a kind of exhaustion that was truly unbearable. So he closed his eyes again and gradually drifted into a dream.

He slept all afternoon, and when he woke up, he saw Fang Na resting her chin on her hand, her clear, beautiful, and affectionate eyes gazing at him intently. Her gaze was fixed, as if she were thinking about something happy, and a sweet smile of happiness appeared on her exquisite face.

Chapter 330: A Thick Fog of Mystery

Chapter 331: Beautiful Dreams

"Hehe, wife, what are you thinking about?" "Lin Yupeng smiled with concern and asked softly. He waved his hand in front of Fang Na's thoughtful eyes, then gently caressed her soft, delicate skin.

Fang Na quickly came back to her senses, a tender blush rising on her face, her clear, lake-like eyes filled with affection as she said, "I was thinking about our future..."

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, stroking her pretty face, and asked with concern, "The future? What are you thinking about?"

Fang Na's beautiful face showed anticipation and longing, and she said softly, "I was thinking that in the future we will live in a house near the sea, and you won't have to work anymore. We can be together every day, watching and listening to the sea. How wonderful that would be!"

Lin Yupeng's gaze softened, and he smiled, "Yes, I also hope that day will come soon!" He said this, but in his heart he sighed, "When will that day come? Alas, one is often caught in the currents of life, and can only take it one step at a time!" Just

as Fang Na and Lin Yupeng were imagining a bright future, a knock on the door interrupted their reverie. They were both brought back to reality. Fang Na straightened up, stood up, walked to the door, and gently opened it.

Qin Xi, who had been responsible for "protecting" Lin Yupeng, was still standing outside. Beside him stood two beautiful women, whom Lin Yupeng immediately recognized as his confidante Ruan Yihong and good friend Luo Jingjing.

Lin Yupeng couldn't help but smile wryly to himself, "Why are all the beautiful women who come to see me today coming in pairs? Are they afraid of gossip?"

"Mr. Lin, these two say they are your friends and have come to see you!" Qin Xi said respectfully.

"Hmm, let them in!" Lin Yupeng smiled slightly. He knew that Ruan Yihong and Luo Jingjing hadn't revealed their true identities. Looking at the two policewomen, both were dressed in civilian clothes.

Ruan Yihong was still in her usual denim attire, wearing a light blue denim vest that revealed her smooth, delicate arms and slender waist. On the way down the mountain, she wore dark denim shorts, showcasing her fair, smooth legs, her plump buttocks, and her delicate ankles—all enticing men's gazes.

Luo Jingjing wore a blue dress and white plastic sandals. Her slender figure was shapely, and her beautiful face radiated youthful vitality, like a vibrant flower.

Ruan Yihong and Luo Jingjing hadn't come empty-handed; they had each bought some nutritional supplements, carrying large bags, which they placed on the bedside table after entering the house.

"Thank you!" "Lying on the hospital bed, Lin Yupeng smiled at them.

Seeing that Lin Yupeng's friends had arrived again, Fang Na quickly stood up, smiled sweetly at Ruan Yihong and Luo Jingjing, then turned and left the ward, closing the door behind her.

"What's wrong with you? You've had one accident after another lately, each one more serious than the last, and now you're in the hospital! Can't you be a little more careful?" Ruan Yihong rolled her eyes as she entered. Lin

Yupeng knew her personality—sharp tongue but soft heart, outspoken yet righteous, always decisive and efficient, with a touch of female strength.

He smiled and said, "This incident was purely accidental! Hehe, please sit down!" He then glanced at the only chair, deliberately feigning difficulty, and said, "Oh dear, there's only one seat. How about this? You let Jingjing sit there, and you sit next to me! I haven't seen you in a long time; let me take a good look at you. Maybe one day you'll really be back in your place, and then I won't be able to see you anymore!" Ruan Yihong rolled her eyes at him, playfully scolding, "

You jinx! Can't you say something auspicious?" She actually sat down on Lin Yupeng's hospital bed, her tone reproachful, but her beautiful eyes filled with concern and pity.

Luo Jingjing, however, didn't sit in the chair. Her bright eyes were fixed on Lin Yupeng as she giggled, "Brother Lin, when our Yihong heard you were injured, she was so worried she immediately took leave to come see you. She's so devoted to you!" She blinked her large, watery eyes, a mischievous glint in them.

Ruan Yihong blushed, glared at Luo Jingjing, and playfully scolded, "Go away! What words sound so distorted coming from your mouth?" Then, her gaze fell on the thermos on the bedside table, and she changed the subject with a smile, "Hehe, Jingjing, go get some hot water!"

Luo Jingjing held up the thermos with her slender hand, shook it, and said with a surprised look, "Oh dear, there's still half a bottle left!" Ruan

Yihong rolled her eyes at her, blushing and coquettishly retorting, "

Just go when I tell you to!" Luo Jingjing's beautiful eyes flashed with an ambiguous element, and she giggled sweetly, "Okay! I'll go right now. I know, you want to send me out to have a private chat with Brother Lin, don't you? Hehe, can't I, the third wheel, just leave?"

After speaking, she let out a sweet, bell-like laugh, picked up the thermos from the bedside table, and gracefully walked out of the ward.

Lin Yupeng chuckled. He knew perfectly well that Ruan Yihong wasn't trying to have any intimate conversation with him; she was definitely talking about secret topics related to the case. She had deliberately sent Luo Jingjing away as well. It seemed that the special task force's activities were indeed quite secretive, even Ruan Yihong's best friend had to be kept in the dark.

Seeing Luo Jingjing leave, Ruan Yihong hurriedly stood up, closed the door tightly, and quickly sat down beside Lin Yupeng's bed. Her pretty face was clouded with worry, filled with tension and seriousness. Her clear eyes were fixed on Lin Yupeng with concern, and she said in a voice so low that only those face-to-face could hear, "Yupeng, Director Dong told me about the stabbing incident. I secretly reported it to the special task force, and everyone agrees that your current situation is very dangerous. You need to find a chance to leave immediately!"

Lin Yupeng said in a low voice, "Dangerous? When am I not in danger? I'm used to it. This incident was purely accidental. I didn't know that Qin Xue had any problems!"

Ruan Yihong said firmly, "No matter what problems she has, there are many people who want to harm you now! For your safety, I hope you can get out as soon as possible.

" Lin Yupeng smiled bitterly and helplessly, "Get out unscathed? I'm afraid it won't be that easy. I'm on the verge of disaster, and I have no choice but to act! Look at those people at the door, they're all watching me. Do you think I can run away?"

A sharp glint flashed in Ruan Yihong's beautiful eyes as she stared at Lin Yupeng, coldly saying, "If you really want to leave, there's always a way. The real problem is you don't want to leave at all!" Lin

Yupeng smiled slightly, "Yihong, you're right. I don't want to leave because I don't think it's the right time to back down. As for my safety, you don't need to worry. Like I said, this incident was purely accidental. I'll be more careful in the future."

(Chapter 331 Beautiful Vision,

Chapter 332 Take Care)

Upon hearing this, a strange glint flashed in Ruan Yihong's beautiful eyes, a hint of mockery appearing on her pretty face. She coldly said, "It seems the task force's deduction about you is correct. They say you may have been corrupted by the higher-ups of the Sky Dome Group. You came here as an undercover agent, but you've become their pawn. Although there's no concrete evidence of you aiding and abetting them yet, you're not far from being exposed. As a good friend, I must remind you, it's not too late to pull back from the brink!" Lin Yupeng feigned ignorance, saying, "

Yihong, what are you talking about! I don't understand. I've been gathering intelligence for you all along. Wasn't it me who provided the lead for that drug trafficking case in Hong Kong last time? Don't worry, I won't get involved in anything illegal!"

Hearing this, Ruan Yihong's eyes showed disappointment and regret. She glanced at him coldly, then slowly stood up and said in a deep voice, "You'd better watch yourself! I'll apply for your reward for that intelligence report as soon as possible. Goodbye!"

With that, she turned and walked towards the door, just as she came face to face with Luo Jingjing, who had finished filling a bottle of hot water. Ruan Yihong forced a smile and said, "Let's go! " Luo Jingjing

blinked her beautiful eyes. Seeing Ruan Yihong's sorrowful expression, she wondered what they had talked about that had led to such an unpleasant argument. Not wanting to ask, she simply placed the thermos on the table and turned to leave Lin Yupeng's room with Ruan Yihong.

Lin Yupeng watched Ruan Yihong's slender figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He had a vague premonition that a rift had formed between them, that they were on completely different paths…

Over the next two days, a number of people came to visit Lin Yupeng, mostly his former subordinates from Tianqiong Group: Lang Zikun, Director of the President's Office; He Dan, Product Development Manager; Qiao Fenny, Public Relations Manager; and Xing Zhijian, Quality Inspection Manager. However, Ye Qiujian, the planning director, was nowhere to be seen, and Lin Yupeng knew he definitely wouldn't come.

Lin Yupeng's injury healed quickly; he was able to sit up and eat on the third day, and walk around on the fourth. Being a doctor himself, he had recovered 80% of his health. He calculated that at the current rate of recovery, he could have his stitches removed tomorrow, be observed for a day the day after, and then be discharged.

Lin Yupeng was a restless person, always on the move, and these past few days in the hospital had been incredibly stifling for him, especially when he couldn't move around. It felt like being in prison. Fortunately, the beautiful Fang Na had been by his side, keeping him company and chatting with him. To relieve his boredom, Lin Yupeng would occasionally hold her hand, taking advantage of the situation and cuddling with her for a while. With such a beautiful woman taking care of him day and night, he was truly enjoying a life of leisure.

Seeing Lin Yupeng's gradual recovery these past two days, Fang Na's pretty face showed a sweet smile of joy. Previously, Lin Yupeng often left early and returned late, but these days, being together with him day and night, Fang Na felt very sweet and happy.

Xiang Kui, along with Qin Xi and the two security guards they brought, stayed outside the ward, never leaving Lin Yupeng's side. However, their duties differed; Xiang Kui's protection of Lin Yupeng was purely platonic, while Qin Xi's role included monitoring him. Every time Lin Yupeng came out of the ward for a walk, Qin Xi and the two security guards would trail far behind, like three tails.

On the afternoon of the fourth day, after an hour's nap, Lin Yupeng couldn't stay in bed any longer and wanted to walk outside the hospital for some fresh air. Fang Na naturally stayed by his side.

Lin Yupeng left the ward with Fang Na's help. Actually, his strength had basically recovered, and he didn't need anyone's assistance at all. He felt he could run a full marathon without any problem, but Fang Na was still worried that he might slip and aggravate his injury, so she insisted on helping him walk. Fang Na stood to Lin Yupeng's left, while bodyguard Xiang Kui stood to his right .

Their piercing eyes flashed with sharp, dagger-like light as they constantly scanned Qin Xi's three "tails" behind them, a chilling murderous intent flickering in their gazes.

Lin Yupeng knew Xiang Kui had already seen through the three men's ill intentions, but without his orders, Xiang Kui dared not act rashly. In Xiang Kui's eyes, aside from Qin Xi, who could barely keep up with him for a few rounds, the two security guards were utterly useless; killing them would be as easy as crushing an ant.

However, Lin Yupeng would not allow Xiang Kui to kill them; they could follow if they wanted, but... He didn't want to leave the Sky Dome Group yet, and he wouldn't do anything inappropriate in the hospital, but Zhang Yueran was still suspicious of him, which was a bit too much.

Fang Na was wearing a summer nurse's uniform, a white short-sleeved shirt paired with a midi skirt, spotless, radiating a soft and holy glow. Her clear, beautiful eyes were shimmering with affection as she silently gazed at Lin Yupeng beside her. A sweet, sunny smile graced her pretty face. Walking down the corridor, she naturally attracted many envious and jealous glances.

Lin Yupeng had one arm around Fang Na's slender waist, and his other arm was entwined with her exposed, snow-white arm, feeling... The soft, smooth texture of her arms, rubbing against each other as they walked, created a subtle pleasure. Her alluring fragrance filled the air, making Lin Yupeng feel refreshed and invigorated.

Taking advantage of the empty corridor ahead, he gently touched Fang Na's firm, high, and supple breasts with the crook of his arm, instantly making her blush and her beautiful eyes soften even more.

The three of them left the inpatient building and walked onto the large playground in front of the hospital. The outpatient building was right next to the inpatient building, with a constant stream of patients.

Suddenly, the hospital's main entrance opened, and an ambulance rushed in with sirens blaring, screeching to a halt. The car came to a smooth stop in front of the outpatient building. Immediately, the door opened, and three female nurses and a male doctor rushed out carrying a stretcher. On the stretcher lay a middle-aged man, about fifty years old, his face ashen and lifeless, foaming at the mouth, eyes closed, unconscious, with an IV drip attached to him; his condition was extremely critical.

Lin Yupeng, a neurosurgeon, immediately recognized that the patient had suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage, a common acute cerebrovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly people, generally caused by factors such as hypertension, cerebral vascular malformations, brain trauma, brain tumors, and blood diseases.

Cerebral hemorrhage has a high mortality and disability rate, but because Tianhan Medical University First Affiliated Hospital has strong capabilities in neurosurgery and many national neurosurgeons are stationed there, many patients with brain diseases in the city come here for treatment, resulting in a high cure rate.

During Lin Yupeng's time working there, he personally performed surgeries on countless cerebral hemorrhage patients who recovered and were discharged.

(Chapter 332 Take Care of Yourself;

Chapter 333 Reencounter with Xiao Tao)

Although the patient's condition was critical, with timely rescue, there was still a good chance of survival.

At this moment, the patient's family members also emerged from the ambulance. A middle-aged woman, around forty-seven or forty-eight years old, with a sallow complexion, many wrinkles, and large patches of white hair, clearly an overworked housewife, had tear stains on her face and looked anxious and distressed.

Lin Yupeng guessed that this middle-aged woman was probably the patient's wife. Beside her, a young girl was supporting her, her pretty face filled with anxiety.

When Lin Yupeng saw the girl's face clearly, he was stunned, thinking to himself, "What a coincidence!"

The girl appeared to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing a light purple floral chiffon dress with sparkling crystals adorning her red belt. Her skin was as white and smooth as marble; she possessed a stunning beauty, exuding charm and allure, a perfect blend of innocence and allure that made her even more radiant.

She had a beautiful figure, with full, firm, and vibrant breasts, and long, slender, snow-white legs. Her curves were perfectly proportioned, a feast for the eyes. Her bright red lips seemed coated with fresh honey, and her beautiful eyes, like pools of autumn water, always held a hint of melancholy and sorrow. Who else could it be but Xiao Tao?

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "How could I run into Xiao Tao here? Could that unconscious middle-aged man be her chronically ill father? I've always been skeptical, but seeing him with my own eyes today, it seems most likely true!"

Xiao Tao's beautiful eyes, filled with anxiety and sorrow, also caught sight of Lin Yupeng. A hint of surprise flickered in her gaze, mixed with a touch of resentment. Clearly, she hadn't forgotten Lin Yupeng, and would never forget him. Her resentment towards him stemmed from that night at the Zunlong Entertainment Club—a night that had been incredibly embarrassing for her…

The patient on the stretcher was her father, bedridden for years. This time, he had suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and had been rushed to the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianhan Medical University by ambulance. The middle-aged woman accompanying him was his wife, Xiao Tao's mother.

Xiao Tao glanced at Lin Yupeng only before running into the outpatient department with her mother and the doctor. Saving lives was urgent, and Xiao Tao's father was immediately taken to the emergency room.

Seeing Lin Yupeng staring intently at Xiao Tao's figure disappearing into the clinic, Fang Na couldn't help but ask him, "Honey, that girl looks so familiar! She looks just like Liu Yanran from 'Love Medley'!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, nodded, and said, "Yes, I think it's her. What a coincidence! Let's go take a look!"

"Love Medley" was a youth idol drama that Xiao Tao had acted in, but she didn't have many scenes in it. At most, she was the eighth female lead, a role not much better than an extra. However, because of her pure and beautiful appearance, she even overshadowed the female lead, thus leaving a deep impression on Fang Na.

Sometimes Lin Yupeng wondered, "In terms of acting skills, looks, and figure, Xiao Tao is no less than the seven leading ladies before her, so why is she only number eight? Could it be that the director is playing dirty tricks? Whoever sleeps with them the most gets the best roles. The entertainment industry is a mixed bag, a kind of underworld in disguise!"

Lin Yupeng, Fang Na, and Xiang Kui walked into the outpatient department together and saw Xiao Tao paying her hospitalization fee at the registration desk. It was 2,000 yuan, almost emptying all the money Xiao Tao had.

After paying the fee, Xiao Tao glanced at Lin Yupeng, who had been watching her, with her clear, bright eyes, which held a hint of resentment and complex emotions that were hard to decipher. She still didn't speak to Lin Yupeng and quickly ran to the emergency room with the paperwork.

Lin Yupeng, Fang Na, and Xiang Kui also walked slowly towards the emergency room, where they saw a male doctor wearing a mask come out.

Although the doctor was wearing a large mask, Lin Yupeng recognized him at a glance as Qiao Yifan, his former colleague and attending surgeon.

Qiao Yifan was Peng Hongliang's good friend, one of his closest confidants. Anyone who could be Peng Hongliang's good friend must be a kindred spirit, a perfect match.

Qiao Yifan and Peng Hongliang were similar in temperament; both were lecherous and morally corrupt doctors. They colluded with Peng Hongliang in the hospital, committing numerous misdeeds. Many female nurses and even patients in the hospital had been harassed by him. Many people were annoyed by him, so they changed his name and called him "Yi Kan Fan" behind his back, meaning "annoying just by looking at him."

Although Qiao Yifan and Peng Hongliang were birds of a feather, they were different. Peng Hongliang was a scoundrel in the medical field, spending his days scheming to make money and pick up women; his medical skills were inferior to those of a medical school dropout. Qiao Yifan, however, was a highly skilled doctor with strong professional abilities, adept at treating and saving lives—a true "master of both medicine and medicine."

Since Peng Hongliang's arrest and imprisonment, Qiao Yifan had lost his patronage at the hospital, and his old bad habits had somewhat subsided.

Qiao Yifan walked out of the emergency room, removing his large mask. He was tall and thin, with a sallow complexion, looking like a ripe cucumber.

"Who are the patient's family members?" Qiao Yifan glanced at Xiao Tao and her mother outside the door, knowing the answer already.

"Ah? We are!" Xiao Tao and her mother answered simultaneously.

Qiao Yifan glanced at Xiao Tao's mother, then focused his gaze on Xiao Tao, looking her up and down. His eyes widened in amazement. He'd seen countless women, but he'd never seen a girl as pure and beautiful as Xiao Tao!

She was like Chang'e from the moon, a celestial maiden descended to earth. He couldn't help but look at her a few more times. "Doctor, how is my father?" Xiao Tao, used to the amazed and greedy looks men gave her, asked anxiously.

"Ah! So it's your father who's being treated?" Qiao Yifan asked instead of answering. "Yes!

How is he? Is his life in danger?" Tears welled in Xiao Tao's beautiful eyes as she asked anxiously again.

"The patient suffered a cerebral aneurysm hemorrhage. After emergency treatment, she is currently stable, but not out of danger. She must undergo cerebral aneurysm removal surgery as soon as possible, ideally now, otherwise she may not survive the night! The surgery will cost approximately 20,000 yuan. You should go to the registration desk immediately to pay the remaining amount and sign the critical condition notice. Then we can proceed with the surgery." Qiao Yifan stared intently at Xiao Tao and said in a deep voice.

" Ah?

20,000

yuan? We can't afford that right now! Doctor, please, can we have the surgery first and pay later? I'll go find someone to borrow the money right away! I promise you won't be shortchanged a single penny!" Xiao Tao's clear, lake-like eyes welled up with tears, and her anxious expression deepened.

Qiao Yifan blinked his mischievous eyes, his face showing difficulty. "Miss, I'm afraid this is difficult! Our hospital always requires full payment of the surgery fee before we can perform the surgery. You're putting me in a very difficult position!"

"Doctor, I beg you, please? Please operate on my father first. I'll definitely raise the surgery fee within two days!" Xiao Tao stamped her foot anxiously, tears streaming down her face. Her mother's eyes were already blurred with tears as she pleaded repeatedly, "Doctor, please have mercy! Doctor, please!"

Qiao Yifan's face hardened, and he said in a serious tone, "Family members of both patients, you're really putting me in a difficult position! I won't perform the surgery without money. I've had a few similar cases before, and after I performed the surgery, the patients kept making excuses to delay paying the fees, and they still haven't paid. I had to pay for everything myself. Why should I do this? I'm trying to save lives, but I have to pay out of my own pocket. So, if I don't have the money today, I won't touch the scalpel!" His tone was very firm.

Seeing Qiao Yifan's resolute attitude and lack of room for negotiation, Xiao Tao's mother's knees buckled, and she knelt before him on the spot, tears streaming down her face, pleading, "Doctor, please save my husband first! I'll kowtow to you, okay?"

Lin Yupeng, standing nearby, couldn't bear to watch any longer. His anger flared up instantly, spreading like wildfire. He knew that some doctors nowadays had long

forgotten the principles of "saving lives and healing the wounded," and everything was about money. No money, no treatment. In the old society, "the government office faces south; those with reason but no money, don't come in." Now it's "the hospital entrance faces south." "Nankai, don't come in if you're sick and have no money."

But at the same time, a question arose in his mind: "Isn't Xiao Tao an actress? Although she's not famous, she can't even come up with 20,000 yuan?"

Looking at Qiao Yifan's arrogant and indifferent appearance, Lin Yupeng cursed inwardly: "Damn it! Peng Hongliang has fallen, and you've become powerful again! This kind of scum is still in the hospital, a disgrace to the hospital!"

Thinking of this, he quickly walked to the scene of the incident, his eyes flashing, staring at Qiao Yifan, and said coldly: "Dr. Qiao, long time no see?" His tone was full of biting sarcasm.

Qiao Yifan and Peng Hongliang were birds of a feather, so he had always been at odds with Lin Yupeng in the hospital. He had been staring at Xiao Tao and hadn't noticed Lin Yupeng approaching. Now, seeing him suddenly, Qiao Yifan was stunned, and then his lustful eyes flashed with hatred.

Lin Yupeng had sent Peng Hongliang to prison, a fact Qiao Yifan already knew. Upon seeing Lin Yupeng, his eyes naturally revealed hostility.

Xiao Tao, seeing Lin Yupeng's presence and his apparent acquaintance with Dr. Qiao, but unaware of the deep-seated grudge between Lin Yupeng and Qiao Yifan, felt a glimmer of hope in her tearful, melancholic eyes, hoping Lin Yupeng could persuade Dr. Qiao to operate on her father first.

"Isn't this Mr. Lin? Oh, what brings you to the emergency room?" Qiao Yifan said coldly, his tone laced with sarcasm.

"Dr. Qiao, the patient's family is begging you, so just do the surgery! Removing a cerebral aneurysm isn't a major operation. Someone with your skill should have an 80% success rate!" Lin Yupeng stared intently at Qiao Yifan, speaking coldly.

"Mr. Lin, I advise you to mind your own business. I won't do this surgery without money. You try it if you dare!" Qiao Yifan chuckled wickedly.

Before Lin Yupeng was dismissed from the hospital, he could have performed this surgery with absolute certainty. Now, hearing Qiao Yifan's mocking and provocative words, he was furious and wanted to slap him a few times. However, when he caught a glimpse of Xiao Tao's anxious yet hopeful eyes, he barely suppressed the urge.

He knew that saving lives was the most urgent task. The faster the cerebral aneurysm was removed, the higher the patient's chances of a full recovery. Otherwise, every minute wasted brought the patient closer to death.

If he beat Qiao Yifan up now and caused trouble, delaying Xiao Tao's father's optimal surgery time, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Therefore, Lin Yupeng simply glared at Qiao Yifan, then turned to Xiang Kui beside him and said, "Go to the ward and get me my briefcase!"

Xiang Kui nodded and turned to leave the outpatient building as quickly as he could.

Lin Yupeng's briefcase contained 50,000 yuan in cash. He had spent nearly 10,000 yuan on his hospital stay and injuries over the past two days, leaving him with a little over 40,000 yuan. He asked Xiang Kui to bring the briefcase because he wanted to pay for Xiao Tao's father's surgery out of his own pocket. Saving lives was the priority now. Even if he were a complete stranger, he would have generously helped her, let alone given his ambiguous and romantic encounter with Xiao Tao.

Xiao Tao vaguely guessed that Lin Yupeng might be taking the briefcase to pay for her father's surgery, but she couldn't quite believe it. The last incident had been very unpleasant; why would Lin Yupeng help her?

Seeing Xiao Tao standing there in a daze, Lin Yupeng assumed she was stunned by worry about her father's illness. He quickly went to her, smiling and comforting her, "Xiao Tao, don't worry, I've sent someone to get the money, it'll be delivered soon!"

Xiao Tao's pretty face lit up with gratitude, but her beautiful eyes held a complex mix of resentment and sadness. Her red lips moved slightly, uttering only three words: "Thank you!" To outsiders, these three words sounded full of gratitude, but Lin Yupeng sensed a hint of reproach mixed with anger. His heart skipped a beat, and he wondered to himself, "Xiao Tao seems to harbor resentment towards me. What did I do to offend her?"

Upon reflection, he seemed to find the answer. That day at the Zunlong Entertainment Club, Xiao Tao had intended to seduce him into bed, but he discovered the hidden... He slipped away while she was showering because of the camera. Could it be because of this? Was it because of his own fault that the transaction failed and she didn't make any money? Then he thought that Yang Yue was behind the whole thing. Could Xiao Tao be Yang Yue's person?

The complex relationship between Xiao Tao and Lin Yupeng was unknown to outsiders, including Xiao Tao's mother. When she heard that Lin Yupeng was going to withdraw money to pay for the medical expenses first, she immediately knelt down before Lin Yupeng again, saying a string of words of thanks, almost praising Lin Yupeng as a "living bodhisattva" who saved the suffering. Lin Yupeng hurriedly helped her up and comforted her with a few kind words.

Chapter 334 Complex Feelings

Chapter 335 Generosity

Qiao Yifan had been watching the scene unfolding with a cold eye, thinking to himself, "Is Lin Yupeng really going to pay for the surgery for this mother and daughter?" After thinking about it carefully, he couldn't help but feel annoyed: "Lin Yupeng is the vice president of Tianqiong Group. He's rich and powerful. What's 20,000 yuan? Damn it!" I was originally planning to take advantage of that girl under the guise of demanding surgery fees! But Lin Yupeng suddenly appeared and ruined my plans!

It turns out Qiao Yifan's earlier show of not treating without money was all a performance for Xiao Tao. He pretended to be in a difficult position, then suddenly changed his tune, giving Xiao Tao a surprise and doing her a favor, so he could take advantage of her after the surgery.

Less than five minutes later, Xiang Kui brought Lin Yupeng's briefcase.

Lin Yupeng took out 30,000 yuan from the bag, turned and handed it to Xiao Tao, smiling, "This is 30,000 yuan. 20,000 for the surgery fees, and the remaining 10,000 for your father to buy some nutritional supplements!"

He was known for his extravagant spending and generosity, unlike some people who were extremely frugal and would treat money like a death sentence. However, Lin Yupeng didn't spend his money carelessly; often, the returns on his investments were several times greater than the initial investment!

Today was an exception. Lin Yupeng had only paid the medical expenses for Xiao Tao's family out of sympathy, without expecting anything in return.

Xiao Tao's beautiful eyes, clear as spring water and deep as a still pool, welled with gratitude again, momentarily suppressing her resentment. However, she didn't take the money. Gazing at Lin Yupeng, she gently shook her head and said, "Mr. Lin, 20,000 yuan is enough. I can't take so much money!"

Xiao Tao's mother, though anxious and grief-stricken, chimed in, "Yes, we already feel bad taking 20,000 yuan. How could we take more?"

Although this mother and daughter were eager to save lives, they were still inherently kind and simple. If it were a greedy person, they would have dared to take 300,000, let alone 30,000—who would be afraid of being ripped off?

Lin Yupeng never took back money he'd given away, so he insisted on putting it in Xiao Tao's hand, smiling and saying, "Take it first! Consider it a loan. Go pay the surgery fee quickly, it'll be troublesome if the surgery is delayed!"

His words reminded Xiao Tao that if she kept passing the money around and wasted time, what if something happened to the patient? Wouldn't she regret it for the rest of her life?

So Xiao Tao gratefully thanked Lin Yupeng, asked for his phone number, saying she would pay him back as soon as she had the money, and then ran to the cashier to pay the surgery fee.

When Xiao Tao returned, Lin Yupeng and the others had already left. Qiao Yifan stood frozen at the door of the emergency room, his face filled with fear and unease. Seeing Xiao Tao return, he immediately grinned, a forced smile, and said, "You've paid the money, right? I'll go do the surgery now, don't worry! Generally speaking, the success rate is very high!"

Xiao Tao handed over the payment slip, and Qiao Yifan glanced at it before rushing back into the emergency room to continue the tense surgery.
Seeing that Qiao Yifan seemed like a completely different person in such a short time, all his previous arrogance and haughtiness gone, Xiao Tao turned to her mother and asked, "Mom, has President Lin left?"

Xiao Shen replied, "Yes! He just left. He told me to call him if your father is out of danger." "Oh

! What did he say to Dr. Qiao?"

"I didn't hear clearly, my mind is all jumbled up right now. I just saw him go up to Dr. Qiao and say one sentence, and Dr. Qiao's face changed drastically, and he nodded repeatedly."

Xiao Tao's beautiful eyes showed a layer of doubt upon hearing this. She couldn't guess what Lin Yupeng had said that had shocked Qiao Yifan.

Actually, Lin Yupeng's words were very simple. He told Qiao Yifan, "I hope you do your best in this surgery! Since I have the ability to put Peng Hongliang in prison, I have the same ability to put you in prison to keep him company. You'd better think carefully!"

Qiao Yifan wasn't stupid; a dull mind wouldn't be able to be a doctor. Lin Yupeng's words hit the nail on the head. Over the years, he and Peng Hongliang had done countless bad things at the hospital—embezzling public funds, accepting bribes, harassing female staff—they did everything imaginable. Lin Yupeng was now the vice president of Tianqiong Group, a man with immense influence. Even Peng Hongliang, with his power and influence, hadn't been able to defeat him, let alone Qiao Yifan, who used Peng Hongliang as a scapegoat.

Lin Yupeng, Fang Na, and Xiang Kui left the outpatient department and returned to the VIP surgical ward in the inpatient department. The room was like a private room in a hotel, with just one bed, clean and cozy. Of course, the cost for a night was high, over 300 yuan, but Lin Yupeng didn't care about the money.

Fang Na had been praising Lin Yupeng for helping Xiao Tao, feeling her husband had done a great deed—saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda.

Lin Yupeng lay back down on the bed; the earlier incident was just a minor episode. He was now eager to be discharged.

Qin Xue's situation was driving him crazy. Four or five days had passed, and there was still no news of her. Since all the exits, stations, docks, and airports in the city had been under tight surveillance, the female assassin, whether or not she was Qin Xue, shouldn't be able to escape Tianhan City. But Tianhan City was so big; finding someone wasn't easy.

That evening, Lin Yupeng was chatting with Fang Na when his phone rang again. He quickly picked it up and answered. Xiao Tao's sweet voice came from the other end: "Mr. Lin, thank you so much! My dad's surgery was a success, and he's woken up now!" Lin Yupeng smiled and said

, "Oh, that's great. Let him recover well! Cooperate with the doctor's post-operative treatment. If it goes well, I estimate he can be discharged in about half a month! "

Xiao Tao said gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. Lin. I'll definitely pay you back when I make money!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "It's alright, no rush." He had so many questions he wanted to ask Xiao Tao. He wanted to know what her relationship was with the deceased Yang Yue, whether she knew there was a camera in the private room that night, and why she was so poor… But he couldn't ask her anything now. Xiao Tao's mind was completely focused on her father, and even if he asked, she wouldn't answer him; it would only annoy her. He could only wait until later to arrange a meeting to discuss it in detail.

On the fifth day, Zheng Bai came to remove Lin Yupeng's stitches. Now he could be said to have fully recovered. After resting in the hospital for the past few days, he was even more energetic than before, his temples bulging, his eyes shining brightly—he didn't look like a patient at all.

Chapter 335 Generous and Righteous

Chapter 336 Entangled and Unresolved

Originally, Lin Yupeng wanted to be discharged today, but being always cautious… Zheng Bai absolutely refused, insisting on observing for another day. Therefore, Lin Yupeng had no choice but to complete the discharge procedures on the sixth day, leaving Tianhan Medical University that afternoon with Fang Na and Xiang Kui.

Fang Na, of course, also took off the temporary nurse's uniform she had borrowed; her role as a makeshift nurse had ended with her husband Lin Yupeng's successful recovery.

Qin Xi and the two security guards returned to Tianqiong Group. Lin Yupeng asked Qin Xi to pass on a message to President Zhang, saying that he could return to work at the group normally next Monday.

Sitting in the car, Fang Na's face was filled with joy and happiness as she sweetly nestled beside Lin Yupeng. Her pure and beautiful face wore a sweet smile, as delicate and charming as a blooming begonia.

Lin Yupeng gently kissed her cheek, then whispered in Fang Na's ear, "Wife, these past few days in the hospital have almost driven me crazy. You have to make it up to me when we get home!" "

The compensation he mentioned naturally referred to sexual relations. As his body recovered, those desires often surged within him, but he had to restrain himself while in the hospital. Once home, Lin Yupeng needed to release them properly; he believed Fang Na also needed his attention.

Lin Yupeng, Fang Na, and Xiang Kui returned to the villa in the northern suburbs. Returning home, Lin Yupeng felt as if he had been through a lifetime. This incident had almost cost him his life. But the first thing Lin Yupeng did upon arriving home was to go to the secondary bedroom where Qin Xue had once lived, hoping to find some clues.

The furnishings were the same as before; Qin Xue's suitcase was still in the corner. Lin Yupeng opened the suitcase and carefully rummaged through it.

Inside were several sets of summer and autumn clothes, all of which Qin Xue had worn." There was also a delicate little wallet containing 200 yuan in cash, a bank card, and an ID card, which of course bore Qin Xue's name. There were also some textbooks. Most of the items in the suitcase had been used by Qin Xue; Lin Yupeng had seen them all before. Even those he hadn't seen before bore Qin Xue's mark.

Lin Yupeng's heart sank again. Could the assassin who tried to kill him really be Qin Xue herself? But then he thought again, his speculation was too hasty. If his enemies had Qin Xue under their control, then her belongings would also be in their hands. They could then find a fake Qin Xue to impersonate her, and no one would suspect a thing.

Thinking this, his mood improved slightly. He immediately took out his internal secret cell phone and dialed Duan Wei's number.

"Mr. Lin, hello!" Duan Wei answered the phone respectfully.

"Has the assassin who tried to kill me been caught?" "Lin Yupeng asked bluntly, his voice low and serious. This was his biggest concern right now.

Duan Wei's answer disappointed Lin Yupeng: "They haven't caught him yet, but the police have been conducting door-to-door inquiries and searching for suspects

these past few days." Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Could the killer really be hiding underground? Why is it so hard to catch him?" He then asked with concern, "Has there been any new development at the company these past few days?"

Duan Wei replied truthfully, "Nothing new. Everything is proceeding as usual. He Dan is temporarily acting as your vice president, but she hasn't been to your office; she's been working in her old office!"

Lin Yupeng coldly asked again, "What about the city? Has anything happened these past few days?"

Duan Wei replied, "The situation in the city has been quite chaotic lately. The city's Public Security Bureau has classified your assassination attempt as a case of organized crime hiring someone to kill you. The police's initial deduction is that some organized crime group wanted to bribe you, but you firmly refused. As a result, they decided to kill you and hired someone to assassinate you. This incident has had a very bad impact on the city, causing widespread panic. Therefore, the city's Public Security Bureau launched a special campaign to crack down on prostitution and organized crime, deploying a large number of police officers. There are daily security patrols and arrests. The city's organized crime groups are all on edge, especially Hong Tianhao's side, which has suffered considerable losses. Five of his entertainment venues have been shut down by the police, and more than a dozen junior managers have been detained." Duan

Wei gave Lin Yupeng a detailed and vivid report, as if broadcasting a news report. Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes. He had long anticipated this situation in the city. Zhang Yueran's strategy was clear: regardless of whether the assassin was connected to Hong Tianhao, they could use this incident to their advantage, pointing the finger at Hong Tianhao and weakening his power with the help of the authorities. Zhang Yueran had this plan in mind, and Lin Yupeng's bizarre assassination attempt served as a catalyst. Another speculation popped into Lin Yupeng's mind—could it be an assassin sent by Zhang Yueran?

On second thought, it seemed unlikely. Lin Yupeng still had value to Zhang Yueran, and with Chairman Jin's influence, Zhang Yueran wouldn't dare to kill him.

Just as Lin Yupeng hung up Duan Wei's call, his publicly known cell phone rang. He quickly answered, and Xiao Ru's sweet voice came through: "President Lin, have you been discharged from the hospital?"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily: "Yes! Where are you?" He remembered what Xiaoru had said when she visited him that day; she might be moving in with him.

Xiaoru said sweetly, "I'm at the hospital! I couldn't find you in your room earlier. The nurse said you were just discharged."

She paused, not finishing her sentence, but Lin Yupeng heard a soft, panting sound beside him.

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "Are you moving into my place? By the way, have you packed all your things in the dorm?" Xiaoru

replied sweetly, "Everything's packed! The furniture and decorations in the dorm belong to the company, so I can't take them. I just took a few changes of clothes and toiletries and put them in a suitcase!"

Lin Yupeng smiled, "Hehe, then I'll send Xiang Kui to pick you up. Wait for me at the hospital entrance!" Xiao Ru

gave a sweet reply and hung up the phone.

Lin Yupeng asked Xiang Kui to pick up Xiao Ru, and then told Fang Na that Xiao Ru would be moving in soon. Fang Na seemed very happy and tidied up the secondary bedroom that Qin Xue had lived in, as it would be Xiao Ru's new bedroom.

About half an hour later, Xiang Kui brought Xiao Ru to the villa. Fang Na greeted her warmly and showed her around the large villa, chatting intimately with her, quickly building a close relationship.

Xiao Ru saw Lin Yupeng... Her girlfriend was so gentle and virtuous, and her heart was filled with gratitude mixed with a touch of shame. After all, she and Lin Yupeng had already had a physical relationship, and now that she had moved into Lin Yupeng's house, being so close to him meant they would be even more entangled.

(Chapter 336: Entangled;

Chapter 337: Eternal Happiness)

Xiaoru dared not disobey Chairman Jin's orders. From the moment she gave her virginity to Lin Yupeng to now living with him, it was all done under Chairman Jin's secret instructions.

That evening, Fang Na prepared ... After a sumptuous dinner, the three of them watched TV together on the sofa in the second-floor living room.

Xiao Ru sat in the spot where Qin Xue had previously sat, keeping Lin Yupeng company while watching TV. This time, Lin Yupeng's hand was more reserved towards her; although they were close, there was no physical contact.

Fang Na sat on the other side of Lin Yupeng. Since they were a public couple, they appeared very affectionate, nestled close to him, her head resting on his shoulder, her beautiful eyes glancing at the TV for a while, then fixed on Lin Yupeng beside her.

Lin Yupeng had one arm around her . Lin Yupeng's movements, though less fiery than before, were less intense. His eyes kept glancing at Xiaoru beside him.

Xiaoru's expression remained calm, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a natural allure as she intently watched television. Occasionally, her gaze would meet Lin Yupeng's, and when their eyes clashed like sparks flying, a hint of ambiguity would ignite. But each time, Xiaoru would flee from Lin Yupeng's burning gaze, a blush rising to her pretty face.

Lin Yupeng chuckled inwardly: "Heh heh, now you've walked right into my trap! No matter who you worked for before, now that you're living with me, I have to conquer you. Otherwise, sleeping with a gentle bomb every day will be a recipe for disaster!" He couldn't help but think of Li Ke's memory chip again. It had been mailed seven days ago, and he wondered if he would receive it in ten days! Controlling Xiao Ru depended entirely on it.

However, before obtaining the memory chip, he still needed to launch a gentle offensive and conquer Xiao Ru physically.

Xiao Ru only watched TV with Lin Yupeng for an hour before saying she was a little sleepy and went back to the bedroom to rest.

Lin Yupeng and Fang Na sweetly snuggled together for more than an hour, then took a bath together. Of course, in the bathroom, in such a nice environment, Lin Yupeng couldn't resist taking Fang Na's sexy and alluring body.

Now that he had fully recovered, his desire was like a wildfire. He had been in the hospital for almost a week without truly entering his beloved. He was really getting a little restless inside Fang Na's body.

However, the bathroom was mainly for bathing, not for making love. A little passion here was fine, but it wasn't as comfortable as being in bed. Plus, Lin Yupeng didn't want to tire his beloved woman out, so they only made love for less than an hour before drying each other off and returning to the master bedroom.

Passing by Xiao Ru's secondary bedroom, Lin Yupeng glanced at the door, which was ajar and unlocked, as if beckoning him to visit in the middle of the night. He couldn't help but think smugly, "My dear Xiao Ru, don't rush, wait until I defeat Fang Na, then I'll tame you, my little deer!" "

Of course, it's not time for 'one dragon, two phoenixes' yet. After all, Xiaoru hasn't been completely won over, and she's not Lin Yupeng's official girlfriend. Even if she were, could she accept sharing a husband with Fang Na?

In the short term, Lin Yupeng can only have affairs with her, and at home at that, which will certainly have a unique flavor."

Lin Yupeng led Fang Na into the master bedroom. The room had been cleaned up, leaving no trace of the assassination attempt seven days ago. The bedside lamp had been replaced with a new one; the old one had been smashed by Lin Yupeng that day.

He recalled that terrifying night, Qin Xue's (or rather, the female assassin's) resentful eyes, and the blue dagger representing cruelty and death—all flashed through his mind. He wasn't afraid; Lin Yupeng had never been afraid. Having chosen this path, he had to keep going. He only... He was very worried about Qin Xue. Where was she now?

Fang Na, who had been nestled beside him, noticed Lin Yupeng's somewhat gloomy expression. She always understood Lin Yupeng's feelings and knew he was saddened by thinking of Qin Xue again. However, she couldn't find the right words to comfort him, so she could only try to cheer him up with her flawless body.

A gentle and charming light appeared in Fang Na's beautiful eyes. The passionate lovemaking in the bathroom had left a blush on her face, showcasing her feminine charm to the fullest. A few drops of water still clung to her body after her shower, glistening in the soft, ambiguous light of the lamp, making her incredibly alluring.

She took the initiative, gently lifting the towel draped over Lin Yupeng's body. He was only wearing a vest and a pair of briefs underneath.

Fang Na began to remove the last remaining restraints from him. Overwhelmed with excitement, her breathing quickened, her beautiful breasts rising and falling, her high, firm peaks trembling and swaying in an alluring arc.

Lin Yupeng enjoyed Fang Na's gentle caresses, temporarily forgetting his earlier distress. He thought, "Forget it, thinking too much is useless! Now I should just cherish my woman!"

His gaze fell upon Fang Na's intoxicatingly sexy body. Although he had seen it countless times, he could never get enough of it, never fully appreciate it. This was the perfect woman he had personally crafted; every inch of her skin bore the crystallization of his painstaking efforts.

Her delicate body was as translucent as jade, her skin smooth and supple, seemingly boneless, as if sculpted from marble. Her beautiful, dark eyes were clear as autumn water, and her luscious, red lips were incredibly alluring.

Lin Yupeng, aroused by lust, coordinated his hands with Fang Na's movements, stripping her naked like a lamb. Her breasts, firm and full, larger than an extra-large peach, were breathtaking; one hand could only grasp half of them. Her waist was slender and graceful, without an ounce of excess fat, her soft abdomen smooth as satin. Her shapely, sexy, snow-white legs were long and evenly proportioned, and her jet-black hair framed her beautiful, refined face, making her even more alluring under the lamplight.

Lin Yupeng's hands began to roam over her vibrant body, caressing and kneading every inch of her skin. Finally, he embraced her and began to kiss and lick her wantonly.

Fang Na's cheeks flushed, her eyes were alluring, and her whole body trembled, which only further stimulated Lin Yupeng's burgeoning desire, making him press down on that beautiful body without hesitation, loving her wholeheartedly.

The passionate entanglement of their bodies brought eternal pleasure. Life itself is beautiful, so isn't the process of humankind creating life even more splendid and glorious?

Chapter 337 Eternal Pleasure

Chapter 338 The Fusion of Hearts

Lin Yupeng thrust into Fang Na's jade-like body with alternating tightness and looseness. The soft, comfortable bed seemed to transform into a cloud, carrying them continuously to a blissful paradise, climbing to the peak of love time and time again.

Lin Yupeng was completely immersed, his thrusts sometimes gentle and soft, sometimes fierce and torrential, more intense than before. After about three hours, Fang Na gradually became unable to withstand it.

Lin Yupeng left her body, gently wiping away the love marks on her skin with a towel, and then held her as they fell asleep together.

Fang Na pressed her jade-like face against Lin Yupeng's chest, and soon fell into a deep sleep, her pretty face filled with a sweet smile of happiness and satisfaction.

But Lin Yupeng couldn't sleep either; there was Xiao Ru next door! Did she hear his passionate lovemaking with Fang Na just now? Should he take her too tonight?

With a beautiful woman offering herself up, Lin Yupeng naturally wouldn't refuse, accepting her without hesitation. Besides, there were some things he needed to ask Xiao Ru in detail.

So, while Fang Na was fast asleep, he quietly got out of bed, wearing only a vest and shorts, and went to Xiao Ru's secondary bedroom. Pushing open the door, he saw Xiao Ru lying on the bed, her beautiful

eyes slightly closed, seemingly asleep. She was covered by a thin blanket, her delicate body clad in a thin gauze nightgown, soft and silky like brocade, with nothing underneath. Through the thin gauze that barely covered her body, one could vaguely glimpse her full breasts and the beautiful forest of her genitals.

Lin Yupeng slowly walked to the bedside and sat down on Xiaoru's bed. At the same time, Xiaoru suddenly sat up and quickly pulled out a small revolver from under her pillow. The revolver emitted a pale blue glow in the moonlight and starlight streaming in from the window.

Revolvers are superior to automatic pistols in their accuracy and resistance to jamming, making them a common weapon for assassins. However, their drawback is their small magazine capacity.

The revolver Xiaoru held was the same one she used the night Wei Qifeng was killed. It proved its effectiveness at the crucial moment, but ultimately, it wasn't Xiaoru who killed Wei Qifeng, but Xiang Kui.

When Xiaoru pointed the gun at Lin Yupeng, he was genuinely startled, feeling a sudden, electric shock-like jolt throughout his body. Xiaoru was indeed professionally trained; her adaptability was remarkable. Her public identity was that of a secretary, but she also possessed the characteristics of a bodyguard and spy. Lin Yupeng felt his movements were very light and slow, yet Xiaoru still noticed him. Or perhaps she wasn't asleep at all, simply resting with her eyes closed?

"Xiaoru, it's me!" Just as Xiaoru pointed the gun at him, Lin Yupeng suddenly calmed down and smiled.

Lin Yupeng believed that Xiaoru would never kill him like Qin Xue had. She had plenty of opportunities to kill him, but she had never done so, and had even given him her most precious virginity.

Sure enough, when Xiaoru saw that it was Lin Yupeng, she immediately put down the gun, stretched out her lotus-root-like arm to turn on the dim lamp on the bedside table, her pretty face flushed with a captivating blush, and gazed at Lin Yupeng apologetically, saying in a sweet voice, "Brother Lin, I'm sorry, I thought a bad guy had come!"

Before, at the company, she always called Lin Yupeng "President Lin," even when they made love in the office, she used that title. Now at home, she called Lin Yupeng "Brother Lin," which he found incredibly pleasing.

Lin Yupeng smiled faintly and said, "It's alright, you reacted really quickly! Hehe, with you and Xiang Kui by my side from now on, I feel at ease!"

Xiao Ru smiled sweetly, her eyes, seemingly both happy and sad, gazing tenderly at Lin Yupeng, and asked in a coquettish voice, "You... did you need something from me?"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Isn't that a rhetorical question?" He chuckled and said, "Of course I need something! Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to see you in the middle of the night."

Xiao Ru was incredibly clever and knew Lin Yupeng's true thoughts. Coming to see her in the middle of the night, it was obviously about matters between men and women, but she also had a vague premonition that Lin Yupeng seemed to have something else to ask her.

Lin Yupeng stared intently at Xiaoru. Because she had gotten up so quickly, her low-cut, sleeveless sheer blouse had slipped down, revealing her delicate shoulders and beautiful breasts, which appeared to be half-exposed. Her full, firm breasts seemed ready to burst forth. The short, sheer skirt had a small opening, and Lin Yupeng, facing Xiaoru directly, caught a glimpse of her beautiful, youthful sanctuary.

Xiaoru noticed the burning desire in Lin Yupeng's gaze, glanced down at her body, and realized she had been exposed. She quickly pulled her blouse up and adjusted her skirt, her face flushing even more. In the soft, dim light, she appeared even more alluring.

Lin Yupeng chuckled inwardly, "Heh heh, what are you trying to hide! You'll have to take it off eventually. Besides, I've seen your body more than once!" He didn't say what he was thinking, afraid of embarrassing Xiaoru.

The two sat on the bed, their eyes locked, an ambiguous yet strangely affectionate tension swirling in the air.

After a long while, Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Xiaoru, I have some questions for you. I hope you can tell me the truth. After all, I'm your first man, aren't I? Our relationship shouldn't just be physical. I need a spiritual connection, and I think you feel the same way, right?"

Xiaoru's beautiful eyes shimmered with tenderness as she nodded gently, gazing at Lin Yupeng with deep affection, awaiting his next words.

Lin Yupeng gazed at Xiaoru's delicate and charming face and said softly, "Xiaoru, I've always had a question in my mind: why did Chairman Jin choose me, recruit me into the company, and even give you to me? Why is he so good to me? I don't quite understand."

Xiaoru smiled faintly, her beautiful eyes, like rippling autumn water, shimmering with an unfathomable light. She replied in a sweet voice, "Brother Lin, I can't answer that question. Although I'm Chairman Jin's goddaughter, there are some things he won't tell anyone but himself. But I can assure you, Chairman Jin values you highly and has no intention of harming you. He hopes you will serve him wholeheartedly in the future, and he will definitely not treat you unfairly." Her tone was very sincere.

Lin Yupeng smiled helplessly. Xiaoru's answer was as good as saying nothing, and he knew he wouldn't get anything out of her if he asked any further. So he changed the subject, saying, "Xiaoru, since Chairman Jin is so good to me, I won't let him down. So what about you? Are you willingly giving yourself to me, or are you being forced and unwilling?" Xiaoru

's beautiful eyes held a layer of poignant tenderness as

she

gazed at Lin Yupeng and said softly, "Brother Lin, perhaps you still have doubts about me, but I can tell you that Chairman Jin adopted me and cultivated me..." I've come of age, and I've poured so much effort into this, all for the purpose of sending me to the side of an important person in the future, to be his personal secretary forever. To repay Chairman Jin for raising me, I agreed! So, giving myself to you is not something I'm unwilling to do; it's perfectly natural. Actually…” At this point, Xiaoru's charming, affectionate eyes welled up with admiration, her gaze fixed on Lin Yupeng. Her fair cheeks flushed like wine, and her bright red, sensual lips moved slightly before she finally whispered a few words: “I've always liked you!”

Lin Yupeng's heart trembled upon hearing this, and he carefully… Staring intently into Xiaoru's beautiful, captivating eyes, he saw nothing but sincerity and adoration. A surge of warmth rose within him, quickly spreading throughout his body. Faced with Xiaoru's heartfelt confession, he couldn't help but gently take her delicate, fair hand and softly said, "Me too! Xiaoru, as long as you sincerely follow me, I will make you happy for the rest of your life!"

Xiaoru's beautiful eyes sparkled with happiness and sweetness as she softly said, "Brother Lin, there's something else I need to tell you. You are Chairman Jin's chosen successor, and you will be in charge of taking over all of Chairman Jin's businesses!"

Lin Yupeng was taken aback upon hearing this, his heart... A surge of emotion welled up within him, a mixture of joy and astonishment, perhaps a complex blend of feelings. He asked the same old question: "Why did Chairman Jin choose me as his successor?"

Xiao Ru's beautiful eyes sparkled as she gazed at him, her voice sweet and gentle: "Over the years, Chairman Jin has been searching for talented young men, secretly observing them to determine who will succeed him in his future endeavors. He has many methods at his disposal. As for how he chose you, I don't know!"

Lin Yupeng's mystery remained unsolved, but from Xiao Ru's words, he learned that Chairman Jin had chosen him as his successor. Was this true or false?

"Doesn't Chairman Jin have any children or relatives? Why wouldn't he choose someone from among his own people, but instead pick a successor from outsiders? I don't understand!" He poured out his questions, hoping to glean more information from Xiao Ru.

Xiaoru's answer was as skillful as ever, evasive and cryptic, suggesting she must have some hidden difficulties. She replied softly, "Chairman Jin also has children, but they are all adopted. He also has godchildren, and I am one of his goddaughters. Although he loves us all very much, I know that traditional values are deeply ingrained in him. Therefore, he won't pass all his business to women. And none of his sons are capable of taking on important responsibilities, so he has to find and cultivate successors outside. Actually, Chairman Jin's personality is quite peculiar; there are some things I can't explain clearly. But in any case, he has always valued you highly, and I hope you won't disappoint him!"

Lin Yupeng's bright eyes flashed with a sharp light as he gazed at Xiaoru's delicate face, and he asked again, "Chairman Jin's business is the Tianqiong Group?" Xiaoru

replied, "Mainly the Tianqiong Group, but he also has other businesses overseas, covering a wide range of fields, and they are quite large."

Peng nodded upon hearing this, then suddenly his eyes flashed with a cold, sharp light, like a blade being drawn from its sheath. He gently placed his hands on her smooth, fragrant shoulders, staring intently into Xiaoru's beautiful and charming eyes, and said coldly, "Xiaoru, I'll ask you one last question. Were you sent by Chairman Jin to spy on me? If I do something to betray Chairman Jin in the future, will you inform on me or harm me?"

His question was sharp, hitting Xiaoru where it hurt. Her body trembled, her pretty face filled with fear, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion and resentment, which were then overwhelmed by tears. Her fresh, red lips trembled a few times, and she suddenly buried her face in Lin Yupeng's shoulder, saying softly, "Brother Lin, please don't ask such questions, okay? My heart is so confused. On one hand, there's Chairman Jin's kindness in raising me, and on the other hand, there's your affection for me. I really can't choose. Please don't have those kinds of thoughts! Chairman Jin is a good person, please don't betray him!"

"Sigh!" Lin Yupeng sighed inwardly, opening his arms to embrace Xiaoru's fragrant, delicate body. Her sweet, honey-like voice whispered in his ear, "Brother Lin, didn't you want my body? I'll give it to you now. My body will always belong to you!" With

that, she offered her cherry lips, which met Lin Yupeng's burning lips.

Lin Yupeng knew he couldn't extract any more information from Xiaoru. He was slightly relieved that Xiaoru's resolve had at least begun to waver. Perhaps if he intensified his efforts, he could completely win her over even without wasting the memory chip. But to be on the safe side, his original plan remained unchanged. For now, he only wanted to enjoy her body.

Lin Yupeng embraced the soft, boneless Xiaoru, kissing her fragrant lips. His tongue pried open her pearly teeth, swirling within her mouth. Her soft, smooth, delicate tongue eagerly intertwined with his, sucking and kissing, savoring a long-lost pleasure and passion.

His hands slowly removed the thin gauze covering Xiaoru's upper body, gently caressing her pear-shaped breasts. Xiaoru felt a tingling pleasure wash over her, and she couldn't help but moan.

Lin Yupeng's lips slowly slid down, kissing every inch of her jade-like skin. He felt as if she were a newly blossoming flower, beautiful and fragrant from head to toe, simply a rare beauty, a charming and alluring woman.

Under Lin Yupeng's caresses and kisses, Xiaoru's cheeks flushed, her eyes glazed, her whole body trembled, and her lips parted slightly, emitting seductive moans.

Lin Yupeng finally couldn't control the surging passion within him. He completely released all restraints between himself and Xiaoru, gently entering her body and thrusting wildly.

Xiaoru was completely absorbed in entanglement with Lin Yupeng, her slender waist swaying like a water snake, bobbing and yielding, sucking and swallowing.

Lin Yupeng moved in and out of her flower garden, making Xiaoru pant heavily, her jade legs spread wide, swaying uncontrollably... Time seemed to freeze.

She didn't know how much time had passed, nor how many times she had reached the heavens, wave after wave of pleasure washing over her...

Chapter 339 The Successor

Chapter 340 The Assassin Caught

Lin Yupeng, having exhausted most of his energy with Fang Na's lovemaking, was now completely immersed in the gentle ocean with Xiaoru. As the eastern sky began to lighten with the first light of dawn, he launched a powerful thrust, injecting his essence into Xiaoru's flower, simultaneously leading her to another peak of pleasure.

Xiao Ru, almost suffocating from the pleasure, had a faint, wistful, and melancholic glint in her beautiful eyes as she received the rain...

The warm morning sunlight streamed in through the window. Lin Yupeng gazed at Xiao Ru, who was fast asleep in his arms, and felt a mix of emotions. If it was true that Chairman Jin had chosen him as his successor, it would be both a good thing and a bad thing for Lin Yupeng.

The good thing is that he can use Chairman Jin's connections to achieve great things; the bad thing is that once his identity as the successor is revealed, he will definitely become the target of everyone's attacks. First of all, Zhang Yueran will have to take action against him, and he is likely to become a victim in the power struggle between Zhang Yueran and Chairman Jin.

Lin Yupeng certainly doesn't want to become a victim, so he still has to carry out his plans. Only when he becomes truly powerful will he not be manipulated like a pawn. In addition, he has always been skeptical about Chairman Jin's choice of him as the so-called successor. Such a large enterprise is given to someone with an outsider's surname? It's a bit like a fantasy! It's quite similar to the abdication system in primitive society. Yao abdicated the throne to Shun, and Shun abdicated to Yu. But that only existed in primitive society when productivity was extremely low. In today's materialistic society, can such a thing still happen?

Lin Yupeng walked out of Xiaoru's room and returned to the master bedroom. Seeing that Fang Na was still fast asleep, he went over and gently covered her with a blanket.

Fang Na suddenly woke up slowly, rubbed her sleepy eyes, yawned languidly, gazed at Lin Yupeng, and asked sweetly, "Honey, what time is it?"

Lin Yupeng glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table and smiled, "It's only 7 o'clock, sleep a little longer!"

Fang Na smiled sweetly, sat up in bed, and said softly, "I'm not sleeping anymore! I have to make breakfast for you and Sister Xiaoru."

Lin Yupeng embraced her flawless body and smiled, "No rush! I'm not hungry now. It's my day off today, Xiaoru won't get up this early!" As he said this, he thought to himself, "Xiaoru probably won't wake up until 9 o'clock. She was up most of the night last night. Luckily it's my day off today. If she had to get up at 7 o'clock, she probably wouldn't even have the energy to walk."

Fang Na and Lin Yupeng snuggled sweetly for another half hour, then went to the kitchen, made breakfast, and seeing that Xiaoru hadn't gotten up yet, she and Lin Yupeng ate first.

Xiaoru didn't get up until after 9 a.m., and seemed to have recovered well. After all, it wasn't her first time giving herself to Lin Yupeng, and she now had a certain resistance to his physical advances.

During the day, Lin Yupeng, Fang Na, and Xiaoru spent their time together in the villa watching TV, playing cards, and playing video games, enjoying a harmonious and happy holiday.

After dinner, Lin Yupeng's phone suddenly rang. It was a confidential phone, and since he was watching TV, he quickly picked it up, went to a corner of the room, and pressed the answer button.

Duan Wei's hurried yet joyful voice came from the other end: "President Lin, the female assassin has been caught! A friend of mine who works at the Municipal Public Security Bureau told me."

Lin Yupeng was both surprised and delighted, his heart pounding, but his tone was icy as he asked, "Really? Where is she being held now?"

Duan Wei replied, "She's at the Municipal Public Security Bureau right now, under intensive interrogation."

Lin Yupeng asked again, "How was she caught? Do you know?"

Duan Wei answered in a deep voice, "I heard she was caught at a small hospital. Wasn't the female assassin shot in the wrist? I think the wound probably got infected these past few days, and she couldn't take it anymore, and she was worried that her arm would be useless forever." So, hoping to get away with it, he went to a small hospital for treatment, only to be reported by the doctor and arrested.

Lin Yupeng's mind raced; Duan Wei's speculation made some sense. A glint flashed in his eyes as he continued, "I asked you to find out Director Yin's phone number the other day, did you get it?"

Duan Wei replied, "Got it, a piece of cake! There are three: his office, home, and cell phone." He then recited the three phone numbers three times. Lin Yupeng, with his excellent memory, memorized them after hearing them only once. After hanging up with Duan Wei, he saved Yin Shaoliang's contact information into his phone book.

He then dialed Yin Shaoliang's cell phone. Police officers generally don't turn off their phones, and after two or three rings, Yin Shaoliang's magnetic and authoritative voice came from the other end: "Hello! Who is this?" He asked this because Lin Yupeng's number looked unfamiliar.

Lin Yupeng greeted him respectfully, "Director Yin, hello! I'm Lin Yupeng!"

Yin Shaoliang lowered his voice slightly, a hint of surprise in his tone, and asked in a deep voice, "Hello, Mr. Lin, how's your injury?" He even inquired about Lin Yupeng's injuries with concern.

Lin Yupeng calmly replied, "I've been discharged from the hospital. Director Yin, I heard the female assassin who attacked me has been apprehended, is that right?"

Yin Shaoliang paused upon hearing this, a surge of surprise washing over him. He thought to himself, "Lin Yupeng's information network is too extensive! I haven't even told Zhang Yueran about this yet! I was planning to conduct a surprise interrogation first and then tell him the results!" But being an old hand, he didn't show his surprise in his tone, only saying calmly, "Yes, the suspect was brought directly to me after being caught, and we're currently conducting a surprise interrogation!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Director Yin, can I go to the Municipal Bureau to see her? You know, there's a history between us... " "Regarding the relationship between men and women, I want to ask her face-to-face why she wanted to kill me."

Yin Shaoliang paused, his tone becoming very serious. "President Lin, that woman shouldn't be your girlfriend Qin Xue. We only identified her as the assassin who attacked you that night based on the gunshot wound and the DNA extracted from the blood at the scene. She disguised herself as Qin Xue and infiltrated your circle. When we arrested her, she had already removed her disguise, and her appearance differed greatly from Qin Xue's."

Yin Shaoliang's words relieved Lin Yupeng, confirming that the fourth theory about the real and fake Qin Xue was correct. However, a more worrying question arose: where was the real Qin Xue? Was she still alive? These were questions that caused him immense heartache and anxiety.

Chapter 340 The Assassin is Caught

Chapter 341 Nighttime Intrusion into the Police Station

Lin Yupeng briefly explained his questions to Yin Shaoliang, who replied in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Mr. Lin, we will see this case through to the end, relentlessly pursuing it to catch the real culprit as soon as possible. Therefore, we are conducting an overnight interrogation and will definitely be able to find Qin Xue by following the clues." His tone was very firm, and the deeper meaning of his words was that he wanted to see Qin Xue alive or dead, but he felt that saying it was too harsh, so he did not say it out loud.

Lin Yupeng, however, vaguely sensed the deeper meaning in Yin Shaoliang's tone, and his anxiety grew. He immediately replied, "Director Yin, I plan to go to the Municipal Bureau to see that female assassin. I hope you can grant my request."

Yin Shaoliang hesitated for a moment, then replied in a deep voice, "Alright! You are the victim. Visiting the suspect might help solve the case. When do you plan to come , Mr. Lin?"

Lin Yupeng said in a deep voice, "Now, is that convenient?"

Yin Shaoliang replied decisively, "Sure, you're welcome!" After saying that, he hung up the phone.

After making the call, Lin Yupeng turned to Fang Na and Xiao Ru, who were engrossed in playing Connect Four. He smiled slightly and said, "You two play at home!

I'm going out for a bit, I'll be back soon."

Fang Na smiled sweetly and nodded obediently. Lin Yupeng often went out at night, and she was used to it.

A strange light flashed in Xiaoru's beautiful eyes as she asked with concern, "Where are you going? Do you need us to come with you?"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "No need, Xiang Kui is fine with me. You guys stay home! Hehe!"

Seeing that Lin Yupeng was unwilling to take her, a mysterious and alluring look suddenly flashed in Xiaoru's beautiful eyes, but her pretty face remained radiant with her charming and sweet smile. She said sweetly, "Then take care!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, then beckoned his bodyguard Xiang Kui. The two of them got into a car and left the villa in the northern suburbs, heading straight for the Tianhan City Public Security Bureau.

The Tianhan City Public Security Bureau is located in Xiangshun District, near Dongwan District. Although Lin Yupeng had never been there before, he had seen the magnificent building of the city's Public Security Bureau when passing by by car; it was arguably the most solemn and imposing among all the government buildings in Tianhan City.

It was already 8 PM, but police officers don't have fixed days off or working hours. When there's a case, it's common to get up before dawn and work until late at night. The police want to rest, but the criminals don't. To protect the safety of the people, they have to endure hardship and take risks.

Xiang Kui drove Lin Yupeng to the entrance of the Public Security Bureau. Lin Yupeng asked Xiang Kui to wait outside while he got out of the car and went to the gate. He explained his purpose to the police officer on duty. The officer, having received prior instructions from Yin Shaoliang, let Lin Yupeng in and told him that Director Yin was in Room 501 of the main office building.

Lin Yupeng smiled and thanked the officer, then stepped inside. He arrived at the director's office in Room 501 of the main office building and saw that the lights were on; Yin Shaoliang was definitely still working inside.

Although the door wasn't locked, he politely knocked three times. A deep, magnetic voice inside said, "Come in!"

Even without seeing the person, Lin Yupeng knew from the voice that it belonged to Police Chief Yin Shaoliang. His voice was distinctive; it wasn't the sexy voice of a broadcaster, but a deep, intimidating magnetism honed from years of criminal investigation work. This magnetism, once it attracted a criminal, would immediately reveal their true colors.

Lin Yupeng stepped into the chief's office. The furnishings were simple and practical, reflecting the city government's call for "frugal and practical, high-speed and efficient office work."

He saw Dong Bin, the chief of the Tianhan City Public Security Bureau, sitting behind his desk, his eyes fixed on the computer. His eyebrows were thick and dark, and his lion-like eyes shone with a cold, penetrating light. He exuded an indescribable air of authority; most criminals would be terrified at the mere sight of his gaze and his imposing presence.

After Lin Yupeng entered, Yin Shaoliang immediately looked up from the computer, glanced at him a few times, and forced a faint smile, saying, "Mr. Lin, please have a seat!"

"Thank you!" Lin Yupeng leaned forward and sat down on the sofa next to the desk. Because he was facing the computer monitor at an angle, he couldn't see what Yin Shaoliang was looking at.

After saying that, Yin Shaoliang's gaze naturally returned to the computer, his right hand clicking the mouse back and forth as if searching for something. He seemed very focused, leaving Lin Yupeng there.

A minute later, seeing that Yin Shaoliang didn't speak first, as if waiting for him to speak first, Lin Yupeng finally asked, "Director Yin, how's the interrogation of the suspect who tried to assassinate me going?"

Yin Shaoliang's cold, sharp eyes remained fixed on the computer screen as he replied in a deep voice, "The interrogation is ongoing! The results aren't very good. That woman is clearly a seasoned professional; she's playing dumb, refusing to speak! Mr. Lin, come and take a look!" He beckoned Lin Yupeng to his side.

Lin Yupeng quickly stood up and walked to Yin Shaoliang's side. At that moment, Yin Shaoliang displayed a monitoring screen window on the computer, showing the interrogation room with three people inside: the suspect and two police officers.

He thought to himself, "Director Yin's equipment here is quite advanced. The interrogation room even has a camera, so I can monitor the progress from my office at any time."

The camera was pointed directly at the suspect, so Lin Yupeng could clearly see the woman's entire face. His heart skipped a beat: "Finally, I've seen this heartless woman again!"

At this moment, the female assassin seemed like a completely different person. She was thinner than Qin Xue, and her appearance was quite different from Qin Xue's. Therefore, Lin Yupeng could tell at a glance that she was not Qin Xue. It seemed that Director Yin was right on the phone. This woman used clever makeup to impersonate Qin Xue. It seems that there really is a way of disguise in the world that can completely replicate a person, as if they were made from the same mold. The world is truly full of wonders!

Lin Yupeng grew increasingly angry, muttering to himself, "Damn it, who's so despicable? They came up with such a dirty trick, making me even suspect Qin Xue had changed her mind! Once we catch the mastermind, I'll teach them a lesson! Sigh, the imposter Qin Xue has shown up, but where is the real Qin Xue? Today I must extract concrete information from this imposter, no matter how stubborn and slippery she is!"

(Chapter 341 Nighttime Intrusion into the Police Station

; Chapter 342 The Imposter Qin Xue)

Lin Yupeng couldn't help but carefully examine the person through the surveillance footage. The female assassin, having been interrogated immediately upon her capture, hadn't had time to change into prison clothes. She wore a white, semi-transparent blouse, her injured right wrist bandaged, her full, firm breasts barely concealed by a bright pink bra. She wore a light blue skirt over long, slender, fair legs, smooth and delicate, encased in sheer, flesh-colored stockings. On her feet were white strappy high-heeled sandals, her toes gleaming like carved white jade, shimmering alluringly against the stockings. Her toenails were painted red, clearly applied during her time hiding in Tianhan City; when she impersonated Qin Xue, her toes were unpainted.

Her face and eyes did indeed bear a resemblance to Qin Xue; with careful disguise, she could easily pass for the real thing. Now, however, having completely shed her disguise and revealed her true self, she was slightly less beautiful than Qin Xue. Qin Xue, however, was a stunning beauty, a campus belle unmatched by ordinary women. If not compared to Qin Xue, this female assassin was also a striking beauty, attracting considerable attention on the street. She had shoulder-length, glossy black hair, and her delicate, pretty face appeared wooden, almost waxy, devoid of expression. Her head was bowed, her gaze fixed.

The two policemen interrogating her tried everything to get her to speak, but despite their best efforts, their lips were worn thin, and the female assassin's bright red lips remained unmoved, not uttering a single word.

The two policemen were indeed experienced; seeing her silence, they changed their strategy, employing a combination of gentle persuasion and subtle probing, continuing their psychological battle with the female assassin. This was a battlefield without gunfire!

Unfortunately, the information available about her is currently too limited to pinpoint her weaknesses, making it impossible to address the root cause and thus hindering progress.

After watching for a while, Yin Shaoliang minimized the monitoring window and continued browsing the computer screen.

What was it? Lin Yupeng, standing right next to Yin Shaoliang, could see it clearly: it was an online wanted fugitive system containing information on fugitives, basic facts of their crimes, and most importantly, photos—some only one, others many.

"Director Yin, what are you looking for?" Lin Yupeng asked casually.

Yin Shaoliang was still browsing through photos of fugitives online, examining each one carefully. He said in a low voice, "That female suspect looks familiar. I think I've seen her among the wanted fugitives in some fundraising fraud case. I'm checking against her closely!"

Suddenly, a gleam of delight flashed in his lion-like eyes as he stared intently at a photo, smiling, "Hehe, found her! It should be her!"

Lin Yupeng's gaze immediately fell on the computer screen. There was a small photo, not very clear, but the features were distinct, indeed resembling the female assassin, but she looked younger. Looking at the description below, he was stunned!

The description only included the individual's personal information and basic criminal facts. This female assassin was named Song Yuejuan, born in [year], 25 years old this year, one year older than Lin Yupeng. She had a high school education and after graduation worked as a clerk at a company called Heibao Health Products Sales Co., Ltd., later transferring to the public relations department as a regular employee. This so-called industrial company was actually secretly involved in ant farming fraud, recruiting a large number of ant farmers and illegally raising funds through methods such as entrusted farming. They instructed some people to default on their principal and interest, illegally amassing nearly ten million yuan. Song Yuejuan also participated in the fraud, but as an accomplice, her crime was not very serious, hence her information was not extensive.

This ant farming fraud case occurred five years ago, when Song Yuejuan was just over twenty, so she naturally looked younger in the photo.

"Director Yin, has the main culprit in this case been caught?" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he asked coldly. He was calculating in his mind that if the main culprit was caught, since he and Song Yuejuan were in cahoots, he would definitely be able to reveal some valuable information, and perhaps even find the real Qin Xue's whereabouts.

However, Yin Shaoliang's words disappointed him greatly, and even surprised him. Yin Shaoliang's eyes flashed with anger, and his face instantly turned solemn and cold, like a sky covered with dark clouds. He said hatefully, "We didn't catch them! At that time, not only did we not catch the main culprit, but we didn't catch more than a hundred accomplices either. I've been secretly sending people to search for the suspects until now. Today, it's a coincidence that it was brought up in your assassination case!"

Yin Shaoliang had been a policeman for more than 20 years and had seen countless photos or sketches of criminal suspects. Song Yuejuan was just a minor accomplice with the least serious crimes. It was quite remarkable that he could still remember her after seeing her and find information about her five years later.

Seeing Yin Shaoliang's anger for the first time, Lin Yupeng realized that the case had been a knot in his heart, and it had resurfaced today. He asked, "Not a single suspect caught? Can't these people fly?"

Yin Shaoliang snorted coldly, saying, "When we went to Heibao Company, they had already absconded with the money, leaving only an empty office building."

His eyes were still fixed on Song Yuejuan's photo, his magnetic tone filled with regret and resentment, but also a hint of joy. After all, they had caught an accomplice, which would allow them to trace the whereabouts of the rest of the escaped criminals.

A thought suddenly popped into Lin Yupeng's mind: "Logically, how could a company with over a hundred people escape so easily? Someone within the police force must have leaked the arrest information."

Looking at Yin Shaoliang's solemn and indignant expression, Lin Yupeng became even more convinced of his suspicion.

At this moment, Yin Shaoliang picked up the walkie-talkie and informed the two policemen interrogating Song Yuejuan of her personal information, instructing them to follow the clues and persevere to get her to talk as soon as possible.

After putting down the walkie-talkie, Yin Shaoliang then activated the monitor screen of the interrogation room, continuing to observe and listen to the psychological battle of wits unfolding inside.

"Song Yuejuan, speak!" One of the policemen's eyes flashed with sharp, piercing light, shining like searchlights on Song Yuejuan's face, and he said coldly, word by word.

Chapter 342 The Imposter Qin Xue

Chapter 343 The Alluring Woman

Upon hearing this, Song Yuejuan's delicate body, which had been like a wooden sculpture, trembled slightly, her heart skipped a beat, and she wondered how they knew her name? But she quickly calmed down and used her old method, like Xu Shu entering Cao Cao's camp—remaining silent. It was as if the police had called someone else, and the name "Song Yuejuan" had nothing to do with her.

The psychological tactics had clearly worked; at least Song Yuejuan's expression changed, and she seemed to be fluctuating.

However, she then reverted to her previous defensive stance, and the situation became tense

again. Yin Shaoliang's expression also grew serious as the interrogation progressed slowly. At this moment, Lin Yupeng asked coldly, "Director Yin, can you show me who the mastermind behind the Black Treasure Ant Group's fundraising fraud case is?"

This was the question he had been wanting to ask. The mastermind was very likely the person who had orchestrated the beautiful assassin, Song Yuejuan.

Yin Shaoliang had also considered this. He immediately accessed the online wanted fugitive system and clicked on the photo of the mastermind behind the Black Treasure Company fraud case—the general manager of Black Treasure Company.

It turned out to be a woman in her early thirties named Long Ping. Lin Yupeng couldn't help but scrutinize this woman named Long Ping. She was extremely alluring and beautiful, standing at 1.75 meters tall with a devilishly sexy figure. Her captivating, bright eyes seemed to electrify even in a still photo, making every man who saw her feel that she was seducing him.

In the photo, she's dressed very provocatively, wearing a semi-transparent light pink sleeveless top. Her large, prominent breasts, seemingly protruding from the fabric, create the illusion of two small mountains, clearly the result of breast augmentation surgery. Normal East Asian women don't have such large breasts; they're like a raging torrent. She wears a red mini-skirt, her waist slender and delicate, her hips full, and most of her incredibly sexy legs are exposed—smooth, white, and evenly textured, making every man who sees her feel an irresistible urge to sleep with her.

Just a simple close-up photo possesses such allure, suggesting she must be an incredibly seductive and alluring woman. However, her captivating eyes also subtly reveal a hint of shrewdness and sophistication. Her beauty and charm possess a strong aggressive quality, making men irresistibly drawn to her, driven mad by her allure, and willingly falling at her feet! It's like heroin; knowing it's a drug, yet still indulging in it, only for the momentary pleasure, completely disregarding the serious consequences.

Lin Yupeng then focused his attention on Long Ping's personal information. Long Ping is one year old this year; the photo was taken five years ago; she is currently on the run with a large sum of money; she has a junior high school education; after graduation, she worked in foot massage parlors, dance halls, and bathhouses, providing prostitution services. Later, she met the notorious "Boss Long" of Tianhan City's underworld and became his mistress, mingling in the underworld, known as "Second Sister Long." Two years later, with "Boss Long's" financial support, Long Ping founded "Black Treasure Health Products Sales Company," engaging in fundraising fraud.

After reading all the information about "Sister Long the Second" Long Ping, Lin Yupeng's heart trembled. He exclaimed inwardly, "Boss Long? Isn't that the so-called 'Seven Dragons of Tianhan,' the number one figure, Long Da? Of these seven dragons, Long San died at Xiang Kui's hands, and although Long Si and Long Liu were killed by Duan Wei, it's as if they died at my hands. Long Qi died at the hands of the police, leaving only Long Er and Long Wu. And the so-called 'Long Er' is actually a woman, her real name is Long Ping, and she's known in the underworld as 'Sister Long the Second.' Long Da's power has suffered successive blows..." After a severe setback, we thought they would withdraw from Tianhan City, but unexpectedly they've come back again!

Now the truth is basically out. The mastermind behind the assassination attempt on Lin Yupeng is definitely Long Da's gang. Yang Yue and Wei Qifeng were both closely related to Long Da, and they mysteriously disappeared. Long San also disappeared while trying to save Wei Qifeng. Long Da's gang already sensed that these three were dead, and their deaths were all related to Lin Yupeng. Therefore, it's understandable that Long Da and Long Ping sent someone to assassinate Lin Yupeng to avenge the dead.

The only remaining question is, how did Qin Xue fall into Long Da's hands? Where is she now?

"Director Yin, I suggest we immediately search for Long Da's remaining forces in the city. We might find something!" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice.

"You don't need to tell me that!" Yin Shaoliang switched the scene back to the interrogation room, somewhat impatiently.

The interrogation was still progressing slowly. Song Yuejuan remained silent, as if she had become a wax figure. The two police officers had no choice but to put the interrogation on hold and wait for new evidence to emerge. They then detained Song Yuejuan at the Beilin Detention Center, which is under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Seeing that the interrogation had ended without any progress, Lin Yupeng felt a pang of disappointment. Throughout the interrogation, the police officers hadn't made things difficult for Song Yuejuan, indicating that Yin Shaoliang had strictly enforced national regulations and hadn't resorted to torture. However, with such a stubborn woman, some more drastic measures were necessary; conventional methods were unlikely to get her to talk.

Thinking of this, Lin Yupeng suddenly had a new idea, but he couldn't tell Yin Shaoliang yet. So, he took his leave, saying, "Director Yin, I'll be going now. I hope you solve the case quickly. Also, please help me find my girlfriend, Qin Xue. Thank you!"

Yin Shaoliang glanced at Lin Yupeng indifferently and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Mr. Lin! We will do our best. Don't bother seeing me out!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, turned, and left the director's office and the Municipal Public Security Bureau, getting into his car and returning to his villa in the northern suburbs.

It was almost 10 PM. Lin Yupeng took a shower and went back to the master bedroom to sleep. Fang Na was still awake, waiting for him to return. Naturally, they had a passionate night. Afterwards, Lin Yupeng sought out Xiao Ru for a new challenge. However, this time, Lin Yupeng wasn't as vigorous and long-lasting as the night before; he was saving his energy for Xiao Ru

's work the next morning. The next morning, Lin Yupeng, Xiao Ru, and Xiang Kui went to work at Tianqiong Group. Qin Xi was in charge of security at the entrance. When he saw Xiao Ru get out of Lin Yupeng's car, a flash of jealousy and pain crossed Qin Xi's eyes, but it was fleeting. His expression remained as capable and energetic as ever.

The deeper meaning in Qin Xi's eyes naturally didn't escape Lin Yupeng's keen eyes. He sized Qin Xi up a few times, thinking to himself, "This guy is really a hopeless romantic. There are plenty of beautiful women in the world, why is he so fixated on one?"

Then he thought about it again, and it's understandable. Xiao Ru is indeed too charming and alluring. For a young man like Qin Xi, full of youthful vigor, she certainly has a devastating effect. From another perspective, if Lin Yupeng were Qin Xi, he would also be infatuated with Xiao Ru.

Chapter 343 Alluring Woman

Chapter 344 Playing Hard to Get

People often comfort those who have experienced heartbreak, saying, "Don't lose the whole forest for a small tree." But if you think about it from another angle, if you can't even get a small tree, how can you expect to get the whole forest? If you can't even sweep your own house, how can you sweep the world?

Lin Yupeng and Xiaoru returned to the office to begin the first day of the new week. Lin Yupeng recalled a plan he had devised in Yin Shaoliang's office the previous night. Sitting on the sofa, he pondered it for a while and decided it was worth a try.

Whatever Lin Yupeng did, if he felt there was a fifty percent chance of success, he would do it! And his plan wasn't difficult to implement.

The primary task now was to get Song Yuejuan to talk as quickly as possible and find Qin Xue's whereabouts. The longer they delayed, the less likely Qin Xue was to survive. Imagine falling into the hands of the ruthless Long Da gang—could the outcome be good?

However, Song Yuejuan's mouth seemed sealed shut; he couldn't get a single word out of her. Therefore, Lin Yupeng decided to try a different approach—a feigned retreat. Of course, this plan was risky and unconventional; he doubted Director Yin would agree.

However, Director Yin had a very close relationship with Zhang Yueran, and he could use Zhang Yueran to pressure him into adopting Lin Yupeng's plan.

Lin Yupeng's plan of feigning indifference to lure Song Yuejuan was simple in theory: deliberately let her go, send someone to secretly follow her, and he was sure he could find Long Da's gang's hideout. Even if he couldn't find Long Da and Long Ping, as long as he could capture a few of Long Da's henchmen, he believed he could dig out clues. Lin Yupeng didn't believe that all of Long Da's men were as troublesome as Song Yuejuan.

So, how to let Song Yuejuan go? Publicly releasing her was definitely out of the question, as that would arouse her suspicion. The only option was to create the illusion that she had been kidnapped. How? The detention center was heavily guarded and heavily armed; it was obviously unrealistic to try anything there. But once she left the detention center, there would be an opportunity. However, the specifics of how to do it needed to be discussed between Zhang Yueran and Yin Shaoliang. Now, Lin Yupeng needed to reveal his plan to Zhang Yueran and use his silver tongue to persuade him to accept his proposal.

Just after 8:30 a.m., when it was time for work to start, Lin Yupeng called Lang Zikun, asking him to arrange a time to meet with President Zhang Yueran, saying that he had something extremely important to report.

Lang Zikun readily agreed. Just after 9 o'clock, the office phone rang again. It was Lang Zikun, informing Lin Yupeng to go to conference room 2232 immediately; Zhang Yueran was waiting for him there.

Lin Yupeng hung up and entered the conference room. There were only two people inside: Zhang Yueran and his bodyguard, Cuban.

Cuban still had a cold expression, dark skin, a burly build, and bulging muscles. Although he wore tinted sunglasses, the sharp, piercing light in his leopard-like eyes still shone through the lenses. He was originally Yang Yue's bodyguard, but Zhang Yueran had secretly recruited him, demonstrating Zhang Yueran's shrewdness.

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly at Zhang Yueran after entering, then leaned down to sit.

Zhang Yueran sized up Lin Yupeng for a few moments, his eyes flashing like lightning, his face cold and serious. After a long while, a smile finally appeared on his lips, and he said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, I heard you went to the Municipal Public Security Bureau last night?"

Lin Yupeng nodded and smiled, "Yes! After all, that female assassin came to assassinate me, and she's also related to my missing girlfriend, Qin Xue, so I went to the Municipal Public Security Bureau to find out about the progress of the case."

He spoke calmly and methodically. Lin Yupeng had already anticipated Zhang Yueran's question. He had a close relationship with Yin Shaoliang, and Yin Shaoliang would definitely tell Zhang Yueran that Lin Yupeng had gone to the Municipal Public Security Bureau last night.

After listening to Lin Yupeng's words, Zhang Yueran nodded slightly, his expression still cold and heavy, but he didn't reveal any dissatisfaction with Lin Yupeng's late-night intrusion into the Municipal Bureau. Zhang Yueran said coldly, "Brother Lin, the case isn't progressing very smoothly. Although we caught the killer Song Yuejuan, she's kept her mouth shut and hasn't said a word. It's incredibly difficult to get any clues out of her. Fortunately, Director Yin found out about her past crimes and knows she was a member of the Longda criminal gang, which has provided some clues. Did you come to see me today to discuss this matter?"

A cold glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, like a burst of cold lightning. He smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Zhang, I'm really worried! My girlfriend Qin Xue's fate is unknown. It's all my fault. I haven't been able to rest easy these past few days, and I often have insomnia at night."

He was indeed very worried about Qin Xue, but his insomnia wasn't because of her, but rather the result of his passionate sex with his two women, Fang Na and Xiao Ru.

Zhang Yueran sized up Lin Yupeng for a few moments, then said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, I understand your feelings. If I were in your shoes, I would be anxious too! However, the police are already searching for clues everywhere, and I've also used my connections to assist in the investigation. I believe your girlfriend, Qin Xue, will definitely be found."

Lin Yupeng smiled gratefully, then suddenly became serious and said, "Mr. Zhang, I do have a good idea that can quickly find the hiding place of Long Da's gang and wipe them out in one fell swoop. However, this method is quite difficult to implement, so I hope Mr. Zhang will consider it."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yueran's eyes lit up, and he stared intently at Lin Yupeng, asking with concern, "What method? Tell me!"

Lin Yupeng hadn't expected Zhang Yueran to be so interested, so he laid out his "feigned indifference" plan in detail.

Zhang Yueran listened intently, his eyes narrowed, a sharp, piercing light flashing within them like thunderbolts in rolling dark clouds. After Lin Yupeng finished speaking, he pondered for a long while before saying, "Brother Lin, your method is good. Although it's a bit risky, it's a way to seek safety through risk and win through safety! I think it's feasible! Since we can't get Song Yuejuan to talk, this is the only way to quickly find Long Da's gang's hiding place. Don't worry, I'll handle Director Yin's work. I'll go look for them this afternoon." "Director Yin, let's discuss how to play this 'feigned indifference' act well!"

Lin Yupeng, hearing this, said with delight, "Since you, President Zhang, are willing to step in, Director Yin certainly won't refuse you. We'll have to ask you to put in a lot of effort!" His eyes seemed to well up with tears, but this was, of course, an act. Lin Yupeng's acting skills were no less than those of a national first-class actor. He said with a face full of gratitude, "Thank you, President Zhang! This is my girlfriend Qin Xue's only hope for rescue!" (

Chapter 344 of the main text)

Chapter 345 The Show Begins Zhang

Yueran smiled calmly and said in a deep voice, “Brother Lin, don’t be so polite. Since you’ve joined my Sky Dome Group, you’re our good brother. Your business is my business. Even if this matter has nothing to do with our Sky Dome Group, I will still do my best to help you!”

His words sounded quite righteous, but Lin Yupeng had a question in his mind: “Zhang Yueran seems to harbor a deep grudge against Long Da’s gang. My plan is specifically aimed at Long Da, yet he immediately agreed. Could it be because Long Da and Yang Yue have a close relationship that Zhang Yueran has developed a desire for revenge against Long Da’s group?”

Actually, Lin Yupeng only deduced the surface meaning. Later, he learned that Yang Yue and Long Da’s group had always had a close relationship. Yang Yue sold Sky Dome Group’s drugs to Long Da at low prices, taking a cut. Long Da, through secret transactions, bought Sky Dome Group’s cheap drugs and resold them at high prices, making huge profits. In the end, only Zhang Yueran suffered in silence. Only after Zhang Yueran grasped the situation did he devise a plan to eliminate Yang Yue.

After finishing his conversation with Zhang Yueran, Lin Yupeng immediately got up to leave the conference room. How Zhang Yueran would persuade Yin Shaoliang to adopt Lin Yupeng's plan was Zhang Yueran's business. However, Lin Yupeng knew Zhang Yueran's character; once he made a decision, he wouldn't change it. He suspected there would be some interesting developments in the next day or two.

Lin Yupeng returned to his office, sat on the sofa, and closed his eyes to rest. Suddenly, a fragrant breeze wafted in. He opened his eyes and saw his secretary, Xiaoru, holding a glass of orange juice, walking up to him and placing it on the table. Drinking

a glass of orange juice every morning was a habit Lin Yupeng had recently developed. Orange juice is rich in vitamin C, which can promote metabolism, prolong life, and enhance immunity.

Lin Yupeng picked up the glass of orange juice and drank it sip by sip, savoring the sweet and smooth taste. After finishing her orange juice, Xiaoru gracefully walked behind him and gently massaged his shoulders. A tingling, pleasurable sensation emanated from her dancing fingertips, feeling incredibly comfortable.

Lin Yupeng savored Xiaoru's gentle massage, when suddenly something occurred to him. He asked in a low voice, "Xiaoru, I have something I want to ask you."

"Mr. Lin, what is it?" Xiaoru asked sweetly, her delicate, fair hands massaging Lin Yupeng's back.

"The day you visited me at the hospital, Qin Xi seemed to say something to you, and he seemed very agitated. What did he say?" Lin Yupeng caught one of Xiaoru's dancing hands and asked with concern.

Xiaoru's hand stopped, her body trembling slightly. Lin Yupeng turned his head, gazing into her beautiful eyes. He saw a strange, inexplicable light flickering within them. Her soft, rosy lips moved, but no words came out, her pretty face flushed crimson.

Lin Yupeng chuckled, reached out and pulled Xiaoru to sit in his lap. He brought his mouth close to her delicate earlobe, breathed softly, and whispered, "Qin Xi likes you, you know that?"

Xiaoru's pretty face flushed even more, and she said shyly, "I know, but I don't like him. I'll always be yours!" As she spoke, she leaned closer to Lin Yupeng, her entire body weight resting on him. A refreshing fragrance filled Lin Yupeng's heart with pleasure.

"What did he say to you that day?" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed coldly as he repeated the question. After speaking, he opened his mouth and gently took Xiaoru's delicate earlobe into his mouth.

A woman's ears are a very sensitive area. When a man kisses them, it easily makes her weak and aroused. Xiaoru was no exception. Her soft, boneless body became even softer, like a lump of spring mud. Her cherry lips trembled slightly, and she said in a soft voice, "He said I should leave you!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light when he heard this, and he asked in a deep voice, "Is that all? Why?"

Xiaoru's beautiful eyes flickered with fear, and she said softly, "He said you're a dangerous person, and that following you won't end well!"

Lin Yupeng snorted coldly, thinking to himself, "A dangerous person? Qin Xi, I think you're the one! If you dare to sow discord between me and Xiaoru again, I'll make you a dead person!"

"Then will you leave me?" Lin Yupeng stared at Xiaoru and asked with a dry laugh.

"No! I'll be yours for life. No matter how dangerous it is, I won't leave!" Xiaoru's tone was firm, but her beautiful eyes were filled with a dreamy look.

Lin Yupeng's heart warmed, and he couldn't help but hug her tightly. Today, Xiaoru was wearing a beige mini skirt, beneath which were a pair of long, slender, and fair legs, encased in sheer, flesh-colored stockings. On her feet were light blue strappy sandals—the kind with two thin straps across the instep, very sexy sandals—and her toes were delicate and white, like ivory carvings.

Even through her pants, Lin Yupeng could clearly feel the smoothness of her stockings and the tenderness of her legs, and he was instantly aroused. His hands began to caress Xiaoru's long, beautiful legs, from top to bottom, stroking them gently, feeling their smoothness and softness. Xiaoru's body began to tremble, her legs twisting as if trying to clamp Lin Yupeng's hands to stop him, but his hands were as slippery as fish; how could she possibly hold them?

Not long after, Xiaoru felt a tingling sensation in her lower body. The physical pleasure temporarily overwhelmed her shyness, but after a moment, she blushed and struggled, saying, "Mr. Lin, don't do this, someone will see."

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, stopped his mischievous advances, held her tightly, kissed her fair face a few times, and whispered, "Darling, go to work!"

Xiaoru seemed to have received a royal decree, got off Lin Yupeng, and returned to her work station.

Lin Yupeng did not make any further moves. Xiaoru had been exhausted by him the previous night, and continuing during the day would probably be too much for her body. Although there were still some unresolved barriers, Lin Yupeng had long considered Xiaoru his woman. Who wouldn't cherish their woman?

The day passed peacefully. After work, Lin Yupeng, Xiaoru, and Xiang Kui left Tianqiong Group together and returned to the villa in the northern suburbs.

Because Lin Yupeng had informed Fang Na beforehand that he would be home for dinner, when the three of them arrived home, they found Fang Na in the large kitchen on the first floor, busily preparing delicious food.

After dinner, Lin Yupeng watched TV with Fang Na and Xiao Ru for a while. Xiao Ru went to shower and go to bed first, while Lin Yupeng and Fang Na continued watching TV together. Suddenly, a news report caught Lin Yupeng's attention; it was an evening news broadcast on Tianhan City TV's news channel. The screen showed a woman in her early thirties

, dressed in a clean and tidy summer business suit. She was tall, curvaceous, and her fair legs were encased in sheer flesh-colored stockings. She possessed delicate features, was beautiful and dignified, with a solemn expression and a noble air.

Lin Yupeng immediately recognized the woman as Cao Naishan, the renowned "Iron Lady" of Tianhan City's political arena. He saw her inspecting a media publishing unit, surrounded by several entourage members. The narration began: "This morning, Cao Naishan, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the Tianhan Municipal Party Committee, accompanied by Bao Hongxiang, Deputy Director of the Municipal Party Committee's Foreign Propaganda Office, visited and guided the work of the *Metropolitan Life Daily*. She encouraged frontline journalists to respect journalistic principles, reflect social realities, and embody humanistic concern, truly becoming a mouthpiece for the people's hardships. Paid news is strictly prohibited, and fake news must be eliminated..."

The camera also captured Huang Xuesen, the chief columnist for the *Metropolitan Life Daily*. Upon seeing Cao Naishan, he immediately nodded and smiled, his face full of respect, like a lapdog. However, Cao Naishan's attitude towards him was rather indifferent, and the camera quickly panned past him.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Wasn't Cao Naishan the propaganda minister of the Dongwan District Committee? She's been promoted to deputy minister of the municipal propaganda department so quickly! Truly a political iron lady!"

He then thought of Huang Xuesen. From Cao Naishan's attitude towards him and her words during her inspection, Lin Yupeng vaguely sensed that Cao Naishan was not satisfied with the current state of the *Metropolitan Life Daily*, especially her statement, "Paid news is strictly prohibited, and fake news must be eliminated." It was practically aimed at the *Metropolitan Life Daily*. The scandal involving Lin Yupeng and Qin Xue two months ago was a clear case of fake news, and Huang Xuesen was the instigator. Lin Yupeng hadn't even had time to settle accounts with him yet!

It seemed Cao Naishan had discovered some clues, which was a good starting point.

After reading the news, it left a deep impression on Lin Yupeng. Then, he and Fang Na took a bath together and went back to the bedroom to rest. After a passionate and intimate encounter, Fang Na nestled in Lin Yupeng's arms and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Lin Yupeng couldn't sleep again. The scene of his meeting with Zhang Yueran during the day flashed through his mind. Zhang Yueran had readily agreed to persuade Director Yin Shaoliang to adopt his plan; he wondered if it had worked.

It was already past 2 a.m., and just as Lin Yupeng lay in bed deep in thought, a prison van drove out of the Beilin Detention Center, under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Inside the van was the female assassin, Song Yuejuan. She was wearing a loose summer prison uniform—a dark gray short-sleeved shirt and blue shorts—and her hands were handcuffed. Beside her were two fully armed police officers, carrying submachine guns and fully loaded, their eyes glaring at Song Yuejuan with cold, unwavering eyes. In addition, there was another police officer from the Municipal Public Security Bureau in the van, making a total of four people. They were preparing to escort Song Yuejuan to the Municipal Public Security Bureau for a second secret interrogation.

After leaving the Beilin Detention Center, the prison van turned onto a secluded side road because of road construction ahead. Rows of green belts lined the road, with lush poplar and willow trees.

The night sky was thick with clouds, the moon and stars hidden behind them. Several streetlights had been broken by mischievous children, making the surroundings pitch black. Only the two large headlights of the prison van shone brightly, barely illuminating the road ahead.

Because it was midnight, almost no vehicles traveled on the side road; only the prison van sped along, kicking up a layer of dust that, in the taillights, looked like fluttering insects.

The darkness and desertedness seemed to foreshadow an unusual event to unfold.

Sure enough, when the prison van reached the middle of the road, a black object suddenly shot out like an arrow from the willow grove in the adjacent green belt, emitting wisps of white steam, and rolled into the middle of the road. Immediately afterward, there was a loud bang, and a large crater was blasted into the road, with dust flying everywhere. It turned out that the object that had just flown out of the grove was a hand grenade!

Just as the grenade rolled onto the road, the police officer driving the prison van reacted quickly and experiencedly, immediately slamming on the brakes. However, the distance was too close, and there was no space to avoid it. The two front tires of the prison van were burned by the huge heat wave from the grenade explosion, and the strong gas shock wave shattered the windshield of the prison van. Fortunately, the police officer who was driving reacted quickly and ducked in time, thus avoiding injury, but the vehicle could no longer move forward.

The instant the prison van was attacked, a dozen dark figures shot out of the woods like arrows. All were burly men wearing black hoods and carrying submachine guns. The leader, with a booming voice, shouted to his men to charge at the van, firing as they went!

"Rat-a-tat-tat—" The gunfire rang out incessantly, mingling with the crisp, clear sound of spent cartridges hitting the ground.

At the same time, the four policemen escorting Song Yuejuan jumped out of the van, using it as cover to return fire at the onrushing assailants. One of the officers even managed to get out his radio and call for backup during the fierce fighting.

However, the assailants' firepower was too intense, and each of them was an expert marksman. Within ten minutes, the four officers were all wounded, collapsing into pools of blood, motionless, their fate unknown.

This battle between the police and the criminals, where the odds were heavily against each other, ended in a victory for the criminals. The leader of the criminals circled the four fallen policemen, kicking each of them a few times. At this moment, a junior criminal approached and said in a low voice, "Boss, I just checked, they're all dead."

"Hmm!" The leader, his exposed eyes gleaming with a menacing murderous intent, nodded, then turned and walked to the prison van door. He opened the door and saw Song Yuejuan inside, terrified and motionless. She was afraid of being hit by a stray bullet, but a surge of joy rose within her: "It must be Brother Long! I knew he would come to save me!"

A burst of gunfire rang out, and silence returned. Song Yuejuan, unsure of who had won, felt a pang of anxiety. Just then ,

the car door opened, and she quickly looked up, her beautiful eyes gleaming with anticipation as she gazed towards the doorway. Her body trembled, a mixture of joy and surprise in her eyes. She was happy that the kidnappers had won and she was finally rescued, but she was also surprised when she met the eyes of the bandit leader. Although his hood obscured his face, she knew from his eyes alone that the person who had come to rescue her wasn't the Brother Long she had been longing for. Who was this person?

(Chapter 346: The Prison Break;

Chapter 347: The Capture and Release of Cao Cao)

"Are you talking about Miss Song Yuejuan?" The bandit leader's eyes flashed with an incredibly sharp light, like searchlights illuminating Song Yuejuan's face, as he asked in a cold voice.

"Yes, it's me. Sir, who are you?" "Song Yuejuan's beautiful eyes sparkled as she stared intently at the gang leader, asking in a sweet voice,

'I'm the man Brother Long sent to rescue you. I have a little nickname in the underworld: "Golden-Headed Tiger! Miss Song, you should leave quickly! The police will be here soon; we'll hold them off for a while.'

As he spoke, he took a small cloth bag from one of the gangsters beside him. At that moment, another gangster pulled a key from a policeman and handed it over as well—the key to unlock Song Yuejuan's handcuffs.

The gang leader, "Golden-Headed Tiger," took the key, unlocked Song Yuejuan's handcuffs, and then handed her the cloth bag. His eyes flashed coldly as he said in a deep voice, 'Here's a set of women's clothes and 2,000 yuan. Go to the woods, change out of your prison clothes, and leave immediately, the sooner the better. The police will be here soon!'"

Song Yuejuan took the cloth bag. Although she had never heard of the famous "Golden-Headed Tiger," he had come to save her. Her pretty face showed gratitude as she said, "Thank you, brother. If we meet again in the future, I will definitely repay your life-saving grace!" The

bandit leader, "Golden-Headed Tiger," flashed a glint in his eyes and coldly retorted, "We are hired. We take people's money, so we must help them out. There's no question of repayment!

You should leave now!"

Song Yuejuan said no more. Escaping was the priority; she wasn't completely out of danger yet. With agile movements, she jumped off the car. Her eyes caught sight of the four policemen lying in pools of blood. A hint of fear appeared on her pretty face. Clutching the cloth bag, she moved swiftly, like a hawk soaring into the woods, disappearing in an instant.

Not long after Song Yuejuan fled into the woods, a sharp police siren blared in the distance, and a police car sped towards the scene.

The dozen or so thugs didn't leave; instead, they charged forward, firing a barrage of shots at the ground and even some into the air, but refusing to fire at the approaching police car.

After a brief volley of gunfire, the police car door opened, and three policemen emerged, each holding a pistol. They didn't fire at the thugs, but instead smiled and greeted them.

One of the policemen chuckled at the man with the golden head and asked, "Old Yuan, the man's gone?"

"Gone! Everything's proceeding according to plan!" After saying this, Old Yuan removed his black hood, revealing his true face: a square face, large ears, and piercing eyes. The fierce glint in his eyes was gone, replaced by an aura of righteous indignation.

At this moment, his dozen or so "bandits" also took off their black hoods. One of them complained, "We have to wear these things in this sweltering heat, we're all sweating buckets!"

Old Yuan chuckled, walked quickly to the policeman who was lying on the ground, and playfully kicked his knee. He chuckled dryly and said, "Xiao Mo, you guys get up! The show's over, stop pretending to be dead, aren't you uncomfortable?"

Upon hearing this, the policeman called Xiao Mo opened his tightly closed eyes, a smile appeared on his face, and he sprang up from the ground with a somersault. He laughed heartily at Old Yuan and said, "Captain Yuan, I'm really impressed! Your acting was really convincing. I think you'd be perfect as a movie actor after you retire!" At this moment, the other three policemen also got up from the ground and brushed the dust off their bodies.

Upon hearing this, Captain Yuan gently nudged Xiao Mo's shoulder and chuckled, "Alright, stop flattering me! You two acted quite convincingly, lying motionless on the ground. Song Yuejuan didn't seem to suspect a thing; she thought her saviors had arrived!"

Xiao Mo said, "Our 'catch and release' act is over. We should report to Director Yin!" With that, he pulled out a walkie-talkie from his pocket…

It turned out that the series of prisoner rescues that had just occurred was entirely a play directed by Yin Shaoliang, with Lin Yupeng as the mastermind, and the city police officers as the main actors. Only Song Yuejuan was kept in the dark.

That afternoon, Zhang Yueran met with Yin Shaoliang and explained Lin Yupeng's plan. Initially, Yin Shaoliang hesitated, not making a final decision, but he couldn't resist Zhang Yueran's combination of persuasion and pressure, and finally compromised. The two of them, within the Public Security Bureau, devised this elaborate scheme of feigned indifference, based on the overall strategy provided by Lin Yupeng and the specific operational details.

The four policemen weren't shot at all; the bloodstains on the ground were from the blood packs they wore when they fell and broke.

Song Yuejuan, being young and inexperienced, was deceived by appearances and genuinely believed that Long Da had hired people to hijack the prison van and rescue her! Filled with gratitude, she quickly changed out of her prison uniform in the woods, putting on the women's clothing she had in her bag—a women's tracksuit. She tucked the 2000 yuan in her bag, put the prison uniform she had taken off into the bag, threw it into the bushes, and then turned and ran.

After she escaped the scene and no police chased her for a long time, her heart finally settled, secretly rejoicing that she was finally seeing the light of day again; she had been so bored these past two days.

Song Yuejuan was secretly delighted, unaware that her actions were now completely under police control; even the women's tracksuit she was wearing had been fitted with a tracking device!

The next morning, Lin Yupeng went to work at Tianqiong Group as usual, unaware of the events of the previous night. He was still pondering whether Zhang Yueran could persuade Yin Shaoliang to adopt his plan.

Near the end of the workday, the phone in Lin Yupeng's office suddenly rang. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly answered. Zhang Yueran's voice came from the other end, a complete surprise to Lin Yupeng. As the president, Zhang Yueran rarely called him personally. Could it be something important?

Zhang Yueran said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, your girlfriend Qin Xue has been found!"

These words were like a shot of adrenaline, making Lin Yupeng's heavy heart leap with excitement. He asked with delight, "Ah! Where is she?"

Zhang Yueran replied slowly and coldly, "In a billiards hall in Baofeng County, under the jurisdiction of Nanhua City. It's Long Da's place."

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he asked again, "How did you get this lead? Is it reliable?"

Zhang Yueran paused, then said coldly, "Absolutely reliable!" Yesterday, at my urging, Director Yin adopted your plan, staging a feigned retreat to lure Song Yuejuan away. This morning, Song Yuejuan escaped to a sauna and massage parlor on the outskirts of Nanhua City, a secret base of the Longda Group! (

Chapter 347: Catching and

Releasing Cao Cao; Chapter 348: Rescuing the Hostage)

At this point, Zhang Yueran paused, his tone becoming calm as he continued, "Director Yin immediately contacted the local police, dispatched officers to raid the massage parlor, and arrested more than a dozen people..." After some identification, it was discovered that the dozen or so women were fugitives from the Black Treasure Company fraud case. They had worked in the company's public relations department and fled here after the incident, opening a sauna and massage parlor. Song Yuejuan was the manager. After some interrogation, although Song Yuejuan still refused to say a word, one of her women revealed the location where Qin Xue was being held: a billiards hall in Baofeng County, under the jurisdiction of Nanhua City, which I mentioned earlier.

Zhang Yueran recounted the story in detail, adding, "Brother Lin, Director Yin is currently contacting the Baofeng County police to try and formulate a rapid hostage rescue plan as quickly as possible."

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed sharply, and he said in a deep voice, "Mr. Zhang, as a family member of a hostage, may I observe the rescue operation?"

Zhang Yueran paused, then asked coldly, "Brother Lin, is that necessary?

Rescuing hostages is very dangerous. What if something goes wrong..." He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, implying the terrible consequences of an accident.

However, Lin Yupeng was determined to be present. This would serve as oversight of the police involved in the rescue, and also provide reassurance to the hostage, Qin Xue. He needed to be there for her as soon as she was rescued.

So he insisted, "Mr. Zhang, I feel it's necessary for me to go and see. I hope you can grant my request!"

Zhang Yueran hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Alright! I'll discuss it with Director Yin. Don't leave after work; wait for my call!"

With that, he hung up the phone first. Lin Yupeng let out a long sigh. After hanging up, he turned to his secretary, Xiao Ru, who was still diligently working. She must have heard everything he had said to Zhang Yueran.

"Xiao Ru! Go home after work! You might have heard something; Qin Xue has been located. I need to go to the scene to observe the police's hostage rescue operation," Lin Yupeng said in a deep voice.

A glint flashed in Xiaoru's beautiful eyes. Hearing this, she nodded and said sweetly, "I know, be careful!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "I will. Don't tell Fang Na the truth when you get home. I'm afraid she'll worry about me. Just say I had dinner with a client!"

Xiaoru smiled sweetly and nodded obediently.

After work, Xiaoru went home alone, while Lin Yupeng waited in his office for Zhang Yueran's call. About an hour later, the long-awaited phone finally rang.

Lin Yupeng answered the phone as quickly as possible. He heard the deep, magnetic, and authoritative voice of Yin Shaoliang, the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, say, "President Lin, come to me immediately!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he immediately hung up the phone. He stood up, got in a car with Xiang Kui, and left Tianqiong Group, heading straight for the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Upon arriving at the police station, Lin Yupeng saw a police car parked in front. He got out and was about to walk inside when the police door opened, and a plainclothes officer stepped out. The officer was in his thirties, burly, with a square face, large ears, and piercing eyes, exuding an aura of righteous indignation. "Are you Mr. Lin?" the middle-aged officer asked in a deep voice, a sharp glint in his eyes as he stared at Lin Yupeng.

"Yes, and who are you?" Lin Yupeng met the officer's gaze and asked coldly.

"I am Yuan Fang, captain of the city's criminal investigation team! Director Yin sent me to accompany you to the hostage rescue site." He glanced at Lin Yupeng's Audi and smiled, "Mr. Lin, let's go now!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, shook hands warmly with Yuan Fang, and said gratefully, "Thank you, Captain Yuan!"

Yuan Fang smiled slightly, turned, got back into the police car, started the engine, and sped away. Lin Yupeng returned to his car and ordered Xiang Kui to follow the police car ahead, speeding down the road.

Their destination was, of course, Baofeng County in Nanhua City, where Qin Xue was being held.

Nanhua City was originally under the jurisdiction of Tianhan City, but later separated to become a prefecture-level city. Baofeng County is located at the northern end of Nanhua City, adjacent to Tianhan City. Although located in two different prefecture-level cities, they are not far apart.

After about an hour's drive, they had left Tianhan City and entered Baofeng County

in Nanhua City. Baofeng County has consistently ranked among the top in economic strength among the seven counties under Nanhua City, focusing on developing light industry. Because it is located at a transportation hub connecting Tianhan City and Nanhua City, with a high volume of people, its catering and entertainment industries are also very developed.

Yuan Fang's police car first took Lin Yupeng's car to the Baofeng County Public Security Bureau. The two cars stopped at the entrance of the Public Security Bureau. Yuan Fang got out of his car first, went to the passenger side where Lin Yupeng was sitting, and gently knocked on the window, presumably to say something.

Lin Yupeng hurriedly pressed the ignition button, and the car window rolled down automatically. His gaze fell on Yuan Fang's calm and capable face.

"Mr. Lin, I'll go inside and coordinate with my colleagues at the county public security bureau. They might be dispatched to rescue her soon. Please wait outside for a moment!" Yuan Fang said in a deep voice.

Lin Yupeng nodded slightly and said, "Okay! Thank you!"

Yuan Fang smiled frankly, turned around, and walked into the Baofeng County Public Security Bureau. About half an hour passed, but Lin Yupeng felt as if half a year had passed. He was about to take action to rescue Qin Xue, and he didn't know whether it would be a good or bad thing. He knew that rescuing hostages was an extremely dangerous matter. There were countless cases where hostages could die. He thought that Qin Xue hadn't had many good days since she came with him. If she were to leave this world like this, it would truly be a regret for the rest of his life.

While he was anxiously waiting, he saw the gate of the Baofeng County Public Security Bureau open. First, three police cars drove out and parked side by side in front of the public security bureau, in front of Lin Yupeng's Audi.

Immediately afterward, a team of armed police and a team of regular police officers, about thirty people in total, rushed out of the Public Security Bureau. Yuan Fang was among them. He jogged to Lin Yupeng's car, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and said solemnly, "Mr. Lin, the operation has begun!"

Without looking at Lin Yupeng again, he turned and got into his police car. At the same time, the two teams of police officers also got into their respective cars, sirens blaring as they sped away.

The tense and dangerous moment was about to arrive, but Lin Yupeng remained calm. His eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and he ordered Xiang Kui to drive closely behind the police cars. He wanted to see how these police officers would rescue the hostages.

In less than ten minutes, the police cars arrived at their destination: a billiard hall in Baofeng County with a sign that read "Yixin." The storefront was small, and the door remained tightly closed.

Chapter 348 Rescuing the Hostages

Chapter 349 Life Hangs by a Thread

The police officers quickly emerged from their vehicles, fully armed, their expressions solemn and their movements agile. They swiftly secured the high ground surrounding the Yixin Billiards Hall. Two other officers, armed with automatic pistols, entered the building housing the Yixin Billiards Hall through another route. Two more officers quickly established a perimeter, standing ready for action. The operation was commanded by Yu Tiecheng, the head of the criminal investigation team from the county public security bureau. Yuan Fang, being the head of the criminal investigation team from Tianhan City Public Security Bureau, could only play a supporting role in Baofeng County; the Baofeng County police were the main force.

Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui stepped out of the car and stood outside the police line, observing the situation inside the billiard hall. At that moment, Yuan Fang ran over, holding two bulletproof vests, and handed them to Lin Yupeng, smiling, "Mr. Lin, put on these vests; it'll make you safer!"

Lin Yupeng glanced coldly at the two vests, clearly intended for him and Xiang Kui. He smiled coldly, shook his head, and said resolutely, "I won't wear them! Give them to someone else!"

Yuan Fang turned to look at Xiang Kui beside Lin Yupeng, only to see that Xiang Kui hadn't even glanced at the vests. His tiger-like eyes flashed with a fierce light brighter than lightning, and his chilling aura emanated from him, sending a chill down one's spine.

Yuan Fang recognized Xiang Kui as Lin Yupeng's bodyguard, smiled helplessly, and took back the vests. Since the master wasn't wearing bulletproof vests, the bodyguard had even less reason to.

Upon seeing so many fully armed police officers, each carrying a gun and glaring menacingly surrounding the Yixin Billiards Hall, the surrounding pedestrians and residents knew something serious was about to happen. They scattered in all directions, while a few bolder individuals stood at a distance outside the police cordon, whispering and discussing amongst themselves.

Yu Tiecheng, the criminal investigation captain of the Baofeng County Public Security Bureau, after directing his officers to take up positions outside, led two of his key officers, each armed with a Type 77 pistol, and quickly made their way to the entrance of the billiards hall. One of the officers gently knocked on the door.

After knocking for a while without response, Yu Tiecheng's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He stepped forward, gently pulled open the door, and quickly crouched down to prevent anyone from firing a shot from inside.

Standing outside the cordon, Lin Yupeng focused his gaze into the billiard hall. It was already past 8 PM. Inside, a dozen or so billiard tables were neatly arranged, but the large room was empty. His heart tightened again, thinking, "Could the intelligence be wrong? Qin Xue isn't here?"

Yu Tiecheng, gun in hand, scanned the room like a searchlight, discovering that the billiard hall was quite large, with private rooms and a basement.

The room was dark, so Yu Tiecheng and two of his officers used the darkness as cover, slowly making their way inside. At that moment, ten fully armed police officers rushed up from behind, carrying submachine guns, and followed closely behind Yu Tiecheng, gradually disappearing from sight.

Lin Yupeng's heart pounded again. He wondered if these police officers could safely rescue the hostage. Despite their numbers, in a special mission like hostage rescue, numbers weren't enough; the key was resourcefulness, courage, and composure.

Lost in thought, Lin Yupeng was suddenly struck by a burst of gunfire from inside the billiard hall. The crisp, clear sounds, however, signified death! His heart pounded, his pupils contracted sharply, and he focused all his attention on the scene inside the billiard hall, his fists clenched, his expression extremely grave.

Police officers lying in ambush outside, hearing the gunfire, pointed their weapons at the entrance of the billiard hall. Snipers were already hidden behind houses, waiting for their chance to deliver a fatal blow to the criminals.

After the burst of gunfire, silence returned inside—a terrifying silence, a chilling silence, a silence symbolizing death.

About five minutes later, Detective Captain Yu Tiecheng and a dozen officers appeared. Each of them nervously held their guns, their backs to the door, slowly retreating until they reached the entrance.

Immediately afterward, two people emerged from the basement of the billiard hall, a man and a woman. The man, about twenty years old, was dressed in black, with a fierce appearance and a pair of wolf-like eyes that radiated a chilling murderous aura.

He held a Type 64 pistol in one hand and a young girl held hostage in the other. She was pure and beautiful, with a radiant glow. Her skin was as white and smooth as marble, as delicate and supple as cream. She wore a white short-sleeved shirt and dark blue denim shorts, revealing her bare legs, and black mid-heeled leather sandals. Her figure was graceful and shapely, with captivating curves.

Lin Yupeng immediately recognized the girl as Qin Xue, whom he had been longing for! And the person who had kidnapped her was none other than Long Wu, one of the Seven Dragons of Tianhan!

His heart trembled violently again. Qin Xue's once bright and beautiful eyes were now dull and lifeless, filled with deep fear and helplessness. Her pretty face was blank and haggard, and her delicate body trembled uncontrollably. Her fair and delicate neck was tightly held in Long Wu's arms, making it difficult for her to breathe, and her face was flushed red.

Long Wu's gun was pointed at the back of Qin Xue's head. If he pulled the trigger even slightly, Qin Xue would surely be dead!

Lin Yupeng clenched his fists, the veins on his neck bulging, and his eyes shot out two cold, fierce glints of anger. When he caught sight of Qin Xue's sorrowful and helpless eyes, he felt as if his heart had been ripped out, a sharp pain shooting through him!

Long Wu, holding Qin Xue at gunpoint, walked step by step towards the door. Yu Tiecheng and the policeman beside him retreated step by step, finally exiting the main entrance of the billiard hall.

However, Long Wu didn't leave the billiard hall. Holding Qin Xue hostage, he stood near the entrance, his wolf-like eyes flashing with a fierce light as he coldly surveyed the police outside. Facing the countless gun barrels pointed at him, his face showed no fear, only a disdainful sneer.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense. This calm before the eruption was suffocating; the air seemed to freeze. Countless eyes were fixed on Long Wu and Qin Xue, and everyone's heart pounded.

Lin Yupeng had already recklessly rushed into the police cordon, trying to get closer to Qin Xue, but was firmly blocked by the surrounding police. One of them was even whispering a warning: "Calm down, you'll kill the hostage!"

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