The Divine Doctor's Guide to Capturing Beauties [Complete] - Chapter 18

Chapter 372 The Transformation Begins

Chapter 373 The Heartbreaker

Lin Yupeng still didn't have any substantial work during the day, except for inspections and shooting practice. His position as vice president seemed relatively easy on the surface.

After work in the evening, Lin Yupeng returned to the villa in the northern suburbs with Xiaoru as usual, cooked dinner, and also made some angelica and black chicken soup for Qin Xue, storing it in a thermos. After dinner, he left Xiaoru to watch the house while he and Xiang Kui went to the hospital to visit Qin Xue.

Pushing open Qin Xue's door, they saw Qin Xue and Fang Na each holding a book, engrossed in reading. These past few days at the hospital had been uneventful, and influenced by Fang Na, they had also started reading novels.

"Hehe, my two wives, what are you looking at so intently?" Lin Yupeng walked in with a smile.

Qin Xue put down her book and smiled sweetly, "It's a romance novel,

by Xi Juan." Lin Yupeng glanced at the title—"Wrong Carriage, Right Groom." The title was quite interesting; it seemed to have been made into a TV series. He had just grabbed two books from home yesterday without even looking at the titles.

Fang Na was reading the second volume, so she gave the first volume to Qin Xue.

Lin Yupeng had just sat down on the bed when he heard Qin Xue say sweetly, "Honey, I want to be discharged!"

"Why? You're not fully recovered yet!" Lin Yupeng was taken aback and asked with concern.

"Honey, I heard it costs over 200 yuan a day to stay here! It's too expensive. I'll rest at home. Na-mei is a nurse; she can take care of me at home," Qin Xue said quietly.

Lin Yupeng knew that neither of his wives were the type to spend money extravagantly, and he felt a surge of emotion. He took Qin Xue's pulse and found it to be steady; after several days of rest, her health had improved considerably.

He then sought out Qin Xue's attending physician, Man Xiaohong. Lin Yupeng had rarely interacted with her when he worked at the hospital, but he had heard that she had over twenty years of experience, a perfect medical record, and an excellent reputation among patients.

Lin Yupeng applied to Man Xiaohong on Qin Xue's behalf for discharge to recuperate at home the next day. Man Xiaohong carefully examined Qin Xue and granted his request, prescribing several doses of sedative and restorative medicine, instructing her to take them on time after discharge. She was truly a conscientious and responsible doctor.

After attending physician Man Xiaohong left, Lin Yupeng stayed with Qin Xue and Fang Na until 10 pm. Remembering that he still had to continue the important task of reforming Tao Haiping that night, he bid farewell to his two beautiful wives and left the hospital with Xiang Kui.

Returning to the old house in the East Bay District, Lin Yupeng went into the laboratory. Operating the computer, he launched the Little Flying Insect 2 operating system. The screen showed a scene from Tao Haiping's living room.

There, the Tao family of three was watching television together. Tao Haiping had returned early today, looking much better than in the morning, his eyes bright and alert, a peaceful smile on his face. His wife, Wan Jiahui, and daughter, Tao Shifu, also beamed with happiness, sitting on either side of him, the family enjoying a harmonious moment.

"Dad, I wish you could come home this early every day!" Tao Shifu's deep, clear eyes sparkled with poetic longing as she gazed at Tao Haiping, her voice sweet and gentle.

Tao Haiping's eyes softened with affection as he gently stroked his daughter's delicate nose, smiling, "My dear daughter, don't worry! Dad will try to spend more time with you two from now on."

Wan Jiahui and Tao Shifu smiled sweetly at his words.

The family of three chatted for a while longer before Tao Shifu got up to leave and went to her room to rest.

Tao Haiping and his wife, Wan Jiahui, snuggled together and watched TV for a while longer. Seeing that it was getting late, they went back to their bedroom to rest.

Lin Yupeng, piloting the Little Flying Insect No. 2, followed them closely into the bedroom. Wan Jiahui gently helped Tao Haiping undress, and she herself stripped down to only her underwear. Under the dim lighting, Wan Jiahui, though only forty years old, still possessed a captivating charm, her eyes shimmering with a gentle, watery light. Her almost naked body nestled gently beside Tao Haiping, her eyes filled with seductive allure and tender affection.

Tonight, Tao Haiping did not refuse his wife's sexual advances. He had come home straight from work and hadn't been fooling around with other women, so he still had the stamina. Faced with his fierce and affectionate wife, his passion gradually swelled.

What appeared next on the monitor screen of Little Flying Insect No. 2 was a scene of a middle-aged couple making love. Tao Haiping, as expected of a veteran in the world of romance, displayed a variety of flirting techniques. After several caresses of Wan Jiahui's body, sometimes tight and sometimes loose, Wan Jiahui began to moan comfortably. Her delicate hands also cooperated with her husband's movements, caressing and kneading his sensitive areas.

Although Tao Haiping's breathing gradually became heavier and his eyes blazed with desire, his movements remained methodical. His foreplay was excellent, gradually stimulating his wife's erogenous zones, slowly getting her into the mood. Then, he swiftly removed her restraints, and their naked bodies intertwined on the bed.

Although they were naked, Tao Haiping wasn't in a hurry to enter his wife Wan Jiahui's body. He began kissing her mature and alluring body from top to bottom, finally focusing on her mysterious pubic hair, moistening her tender flower with glistening dew.

Tao Haiping had watched plenty of porn, and he really knew how to train women.

"Husband, come in quickly! I can't take it anymore!" Wan Jiahui was both itchy and numb from Tao Haiping's actions, and her delicate body trembled slightly.

Seeing that the time was right, Tao Haiping stopped teasing and quickly got down to business, rhythmically moving inside Wan Jiahui's body. He used all eighteen of his usual "techniques," leaving Wan Jiahui drenched in sweat, panting heavily, her moans growing increasingly louder…

This A-rated spectacle lasted for over half an hour before Tao Haiping, with a powerful thrust, finished off his wife, Wan Jiahui, bringing her to a blissful state. The real-life marital battle finally ended. The two warriors on the battlefield shook hands in reconciliation, their bodies pressed together, lying on the bed, both drifting off to sleep.

Lin Yupeng waited another half hour, until Tao Haiping was sound asleep, before maneuvering the Little Flying Insect No. 2 into Tao Haiping's body, connecting to the implanted memory chip, and continuing to decipher Tao Haiping's memories as planned.

First, he needed to crack Tao Haiping's "love affairs" section to see just how many women this guy had. An hour and a half later, the "love affairs" section was successfully cracked. The character search yielded 15 folders, meaning Tao Haiping had 15 women he had feelings for. This guy really was a womanizer.

(Chapter 373: Womanizer;

Chapter 374: Transformation Complete)

Lin Yupeng immediately opened folder number one. The information inside was all about his wife, Wan Jiahui, totaling over 50,000 pictures.

Lin Yupeng glanced at it; from their courtship in junior high to their marriage and children after graduating from university, the information was quite detailed, twice as much as the other folders. It was clear that although Tao Haiping had many women outside the marriage, his true love was still his wife, Wan Jiahui.

Continuing to click on folder number two, you'll find it filled with information about Ding Bailing. This woman was Tao Haiping's favored mistress, often driving him wild with desire. She was also incredibly skilled in bed. Most of the information contained photos of Ding Bailing naked, legs spread wide, in all sorts of lewd positions—it was practically a pornographic image gallery.

Ding Bailing was Zhang Yueran's cousin, used to bewitch and control Tao Haiping. Therefore, all information about her had to be deleted so that Tao Haiping would completely forget her, sever ties with Zhang Yueran, and work for Lin Yupeng.

Therefore, Lin Yupeng clicked the mouse and deleted all information about Ding Bailing in folder number 2. Whether Ding Bailing's information remained in the un-deciphered memory cells was irrelevant.

He then continued by clicking the "People Search" folder to check the information of the remaining dozen or so women. Among them were pure and beautiful female college students, sexy and alluring young women, some of whom were his lovers, and others were his mistresses.

Lin Yupeng deleted all of these women's information to avoid future problems.

One folder contained information about a Russian beauty: blue eyes, blonde hair, and skin as white as cream, seemingly dripping with moisture. Her buttocks were particularly full and large, snow-white and delicate, with a beautiful peach-shaped shape, tempting men to enter her from behind.

Lin Yupeng felt the Russian beauty looked familiar. He hadn't seen many foreign women, so he quickly remembered her. She was a dancer at a ball at the Meidu Hotel, and had danced with Tong Yu there. Naturally, they'd ended up spending the night together. He couldn't believe this alluring Russian woman had a thing with Tao Haiping!

"Could she be a woman Tong Yu gave to Tao Haiping?" Lin Yupeng wondered to himself. Tong Yu was also one of Zhang Yueran's men, practically his staunch ally. Thinking of this, Lin Yupeng didn't hesitate to erase the Russian beauty from Tao Haiping's memory.

Lin Yupeng completely cleared Tao Haiping's "Love" section, leaving only his wife Wan Jiahui's information. He then doubled the enhancement of Wan Jiahui's information, greatly reducing the likelihood of Tao Haiping falling for another woman. This ensured he would focus solely on his wife and avoid extramarital affairs, eliminating the possibility of him being dismissed due to his lifestyle. For Wan Jiahui, having a husband who loved her wholeheartedly was the best reward for this kind-hearted woman.

After clearing the "Love" section, the "Family" section became the next focus. Two hours later, the information was deciphered, containing 160,000 memory images and over a hundred folders containing various individuals.

Lin Yupeng briefly reviewed it; Wan Jiahui's information was also present in the Family section, even more so than in the "Love" section. The information mainly focused on their married life, covering trivial details, as well as her daughter Tao Shifu's life from birth to her current beautiful young age—a comprehensive overview.

Lin Yupeng only glanced at this information; he was searching for someone—Lu Yihui, the president of Tianhan Medical University! This person wasn't in the Friendship Zone, so he must be in the Family Zone, since he was Tao Haiping's brother-in-law.

Sure enough, after a careful search, Lu Yihui's information appeared in a folder containing over ten thousand memory images, many of which showed him eating, dancing, and frequenting entertainment venues with Lu Yihui. It seemed Tao Haiping's illicit activities were related to this playboy president, Lu Yihui.

Lin Yupeng then deleted a large portion of Lu Yihui's information from Tao Haiping's brain, but dared not delete it all. After all, they were direct relatives; deleting everything would be too drastic and arouse suspicion. Deleting this large portion was enough to significantly weaken their relationship, making it much harder for Lu Yihui to drag Tao Haiping down with him.

With this, Lin Yupeng's brain modification of Tao Haiping was complete. As for the so-called Stranger Zone, it was all irrelevant information; whether it was deciphered or not wouldn't affect the overall situation.

Lin Yupeng spent the entire night in the lab. In the early morning, he piloted the Little Flying Insect No. 2 back to the lab, successfully completing his mission for the night.

He took a nap in the lab, then went to the kitchen to make himself breakfast. After eating, he checked the time; it was past 7 a.m. It was Saturday, a day off, but Qin Xue was to be discharged that morning. So, after resting briefly, he and his bodyguard, Xiang Kui, left the old house and drove to the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianhan Medical University.

Pushing open the door to Qin Xue's ward, he saw her still fast asleep, looking much better than yesterday. Fang Na was already awake, half-reclining in bed, blinking her beautiful eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

"Wife, I'm here!" Lin Yupeng's gentle voice interrupted Fang Na's thoughts, and he sat down beside her bed with a smile.

"Honey, are we letting Sister Xue be discharged today?" Fang Na asked sweetly.

"Yes, she insisted, so we had to let her go home to recuperate first," Lin Yupeng smiled.

"Sister Xue said she wants to go back to school next Monday, otherwise she's fallen too far behind and might not be able to catch up," Fang Na added.

Lin Yupeng hesitated for a moment, his mind racing. Given the current situation, it would be difficult for Qin Xue to return to school. His adversaries hadn't been eliminated yet, and they might use Qin Xue again. He had to learn from the last lesson. In this situation, Qin Xue would need a well-trained bodyguard like Xiang Kui to accompany her back to school, but he didn't have enough manpower to protect her. Therefore, he wouldn't let Qin Xue return to school in the short term. He'd have to work on her mindset after she woke up.

More than an hour later, Qin Xue slowly woke up, her eyes still sleepy, looking charmingly languid. When she saw Lin Yupeng sitting by the bed, gazing tenderly at her, her pretty face lit up with a bright, sunny smile, and she said sweetly, "Honey, are we being discharged today?"

(Chapter 374: Transformation Completed;

Chapter 375: Three Women Living Together)

Lin Yupeng gazed at her pretty face and said softly, "Yes! But there's something I need to explain to you. Wife, do you want to go back to school the day after tomorrow, Monday?"

Hearing this, Qin Xue's beautiful eyes lit up with anticipation, and she replied sweetly, "Yes! Honey, " "I think I've recovered quite well and can go back to school."

Lin Yupeng gazed at her with concern and said softly, "Wife, for your safety, you can't go back to school yet. After all, the kidnappers are still at large. If you go back to school, you might be kidnapped again. I don't want you to suffer any more harm; that would cause me lifelong pain!"

Qin Xue's pretty face darkened upon hearing this. She recalled that unbearable past, still feeling lingering fear. She knew Lin Yupeng was doing this for her own good, but the thought of not going to school was still hard to accept.

Lin Yupeng insisted on persuading Qin Xue not to return to school for the time being. Staying at the villa in the northern suburbs was the only safe option, as it was relatively remote and safe. Moreover, the villa complex was completely enclosed, with many security guards responsible for its security. Outsiders needed a pass to enter, and the security measures were very thorough, ensuring external environmental safety.

As for Lin Yupeng's villa, it was originally Vice President Yang Yue's secret hideout. The villa already had strong security measures, and after Zhang Yueran sent people to renovate it, the anti-theft and anti-pry features were significantly enhanced. Once the gate was locked, it was extremely difficult for outsiders to enter, making it an ideal haven.

Lin Yupeng knew Qin Xue was worried that the missed classes would affect her studies, especially since she had been suspended from school and was currently on probation. If she missed so many classes and Lü Yihui were to revoke her enrollment in a fit of anger, all her efforts over the past few years would be wasted!

So he addressed her concerns, gently comforting her, "Honey, don't worry, leave everything at school to me! I'll find a way to persuade Lü Yihui to reinstate your student status and get you a long-term sick leave! As for the classes you've missed, hehe, your husband is a teacher, I'll tutor you at home. You're so smart, you'll definitely pass the final exams smoothly."

Qin Xue felt relieved upon hearing this, revealing a sweet and charming smile. She nodded gently and said sweetly, "Okay then! Honey, I'll listen to you, you're doing this for my own good!"

Last semester, Lin Yupeng gave Qin Xue a last-minute cramming session, which enabled her to pass the exams smoothly, so she completely believed in Lin Yupeng's words.

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, leaned down and kissed her jade-like cheek, then whispered near Qin Xue's delicate earlobe, "Wife, as long as you listen to me, I swore long ago that I would never let you get hurt again!"

Qin Xue nodded affectionately, her beautiful eyes sparkling with tender emotions. Lin Yupeng lingered with her for a few more moments before leaving the ward to process her discharge.

Returning to the ward, he saw Qin Xue sitting on the bed, Fang Na beside her quietly packing her things and tidying her clothes.

When Qin Xue saw Lin Yupeng finish the discharge procedures and was about to take her away, her beautiful eyes sparkled with desire, and she said sweetly, "Husband, I want you to carry me!"

Lin Yupeng knew that Qin Xue was deliberately being coquettish, so he chuckled and teased her, "Didn't you say you've recovered well and can walk around? Why do you still want me to carry you?"

Qin Xue reverted to her usual lively, cheerful, and passionate personality, her beautiful eyes shimmering with desire. She gave Lin Yupeng a fiery glare and giggled, "Husband, you don't want to carry me? Then I'll find someone else!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Of course I'm willing! Come on!" With that, he turned around, presenting his broad back to Qin Xue, and bent down.

Qin Xue smiled sweetly, opened her fair and smooth arms and hugged Lin Yupeng's neck, pressing her head against his face, her entire body weight leaning on him. Lin Yupeng supported her full, soft buttocks with both hands, lifting himself up and completely carrying Qin Xue on his back.

He felt Qin Xue's soft, fragrant body was like a gentle ocean, her full, firm, soft, and elastic breasts pressing tightly against his back muscles. With the movement of their bodies, her tempting red nipples began to rub against his back, sending waves of tingling pleasure through him.

Her skin was so soft and delicate, especially her round, upturned buttocks. Even through her clothes, the skin there was so slippery that it had no foothold and began to slowly slide down. Lin Yupeng had to follow the force to her knees, then lifted her up with all his might, finally holding her up completely. A playful thought arose, and he even gently pinched the skin on the inside of Qin Xue's thigh with one hand.

Qin Xue immediately parted her lips slightly, her fragrant tongue moving to release a delicate, orchid-like scent, and she coquettishly chided him with alluring eyes, "Husband, you're so naughty!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, carrying Qin Xue out of the ward. Fang Na and Xiang Kui followed behind him. The four of them left the hospital, got into a car, and headed straight for the villa in the northern suburbs.

Back at the villa, they first settled Qin Xue in the secondary bedroom to the right of the master bedroom on the second floor. Lin Yupeng's villa had three bedrooms in total, one master and two secondary. The only difference between the master and secondary bedrooms was their size; the master bedroom was 10 square meters larger than the secondary bedroom. The furnishings were basically the same, all extremely luxurious.

Qin Xue's body had only recovered to about 60-70% of its normal state, and she still needed sleeping pills at night. She needed several days of rest to fully recover. Fang Na had been by her side the whole time, taking meticulous care of her. They had formed a tacit understanding in the hospital, already accepting the reality of sharing a husband.

Today was Saturday, a day off, and Xiaoru was home too. Lin Yupeng hurriedly introduced Xiaoru to Qin Xue, telling her that she was his personal secretary and bodyguard, his right-hand woman in the company.

Xiaoru shook hands with Qin Xue in a friendly manner and chatted intimately with her. Qin Xue wasn't stupid; she could tell that the relationship between Xiaoru and Lin Yupeng was rather subtle, and that this woman was no ordinary person. However, she still maintained a cheerful expression, showing no distance between them, which was exactly what Lin Yupeng wanted to see.

At noon, everyone had lunch together. The dishes were cooked by Xiaoru and Fang Na, and they were delicious and visually appealing. To take care of Qin Xue's health, they mainly prepared light meals, and they also made a pot of fragrant chicken soup to nourish her.

After lunch, Fang Na accompanied Qin Xue in the living room to watch TV and play cards. Although Qin Xue hadn't fully recovered, she couldn't stay in bed all the time; she needed to move around occasionally.

Chapter 375 Three Women Living Together

Chapter 376 The Appointment with Yi Hong

After finishing her meal, Xiao Ru went out alone to the nearby supermarket to buy groceries. This was arranged by Lin Yupeng, as

it was safer for Fang Na and Qin Xue to stay at home as much as possible given the current situation. Xiao Ru was professionally trained, carried a gun for protection, and was agile and nimble, no less than Xiang Kui. The task of buying groceries and daily necessities was entrusted to her.

Now, Lin Yupeng had learned his lesson and was much more vigilant than before. In the afternoon, Lin Yupeng suddenly remembered whether the control and reform of Tao Haiping had been effective. He needed to make a phone call to test it out. So, while Xiao Ru was out buying groceries and Fang Na and Qin Xue were watching TV, he took out his phone, went to the study on the second floor, and dialed Tao Haiping's number.

After two rings, Tao Haiping's voice came through, his first words being, "Brother Lin, why haven't you contacted me in so long? How have you been lately?" His tone was much warmer than usual, since his friend list was practically filled with messages from Lin Yupeng, making Lin Yupeng his only good friend at the moment.

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Still busy with work! Brother Tao was recently promoted to mayor of a prestigious city, and I haven't had a proper celebration yet!"

Tao Haiping said, "Do we brothers need to go through all that formality? Come to my house sometime, have your wife cook some of her best dishes, and we'll have a good meal together. That'll be my celebration!"

He proactively invited Lin Yupeng to his home for dinner, demonstrating the closeness of their relationship. Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Great! I'll definitely go when I have time! Brother Tao, are you doing well as mayor?"

Tao Haiping sighed upon hearing this and said in a deep voice, "Brother, you know me well. I'm not cut out to be mayor! If my father-in-law hadn't insisted on promoting me, I wouldn't have taken this position! To be honest, there's too much to do and the workload is heavy. I'm constantly going to provincial meetings and also going down to the grassroots level. It's much busier than my previous position as deputy mayor."

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "That's right, the burden on your shoulders is heavier now! Everything is difficult at the beginning, Brother Tao, you must persevere! Work hard, and you'll have a bright future. I'll need your help a lot!"

Tao Haiping said readily and firmly, "Don't worry about that. We're bosom friends, true brothers! Your business is my business. If you ever need my help, just let me know! Even if you want me to step aside..." "I'd wholeheartedly support you taking the mayor's seat, but I'm worried the law won't allow it, haha!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, and he exclaimed inwardly, "Huh? This reform is too thorough! They even want to give me the mayoral position? That won't do! First, it's not allowed by law; how could I be worthy of being a mayor? Second, I don't want to go into politics. The political arena is sometimes even more dangerous than the business world."

So he said seriously, "Brother Tao, what are you saying! You're determined to be mayor to the end, and you'll continue to climb the ranks in the future. We're brothers, one in politics, the other in business, officials and businessmen... hehe, we can look after each other, which is beneficial for both of us!"

He almost made a slip of the tongue and said "collusion between officials and businessmen," and couldn't help but find it amusing. In essence, it was indeed collusion between officials and businessmen, but neither of them wanted to expose it.

Tao Haiping replied repeatedly, "Yes...yes, I'll try my best. Like I said, we'll always be good friends!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, chatted with him for a few more minutes, and then hung up. He felt a surge of pride; Tao Haiping was now his man, ready to serve him at any time.

Just as he hung up on Tao Haiping, his other publicly used phone rang. A glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he quickly picked it up and answered. The caller was his confidante, Ruan Yihong from the Criminal Investigation Team of the Dongwan District Public Security Bureau. They hadn't been in contact since she visited him in the hospital that day.

Lin Yupeng vaguely sensed that their relationship was growing increasingly distant. The reason, he reasoned, stemmed from the conflict that arose during his undercover work at the Tianqiong Group. Ruan Yihong sensed that Lin Yupeng was showing signs of taking his role too seriously and falling into a deeper abyss, while Lin Yupeng insisted he could maintain his composure and was unwilling to leave the Tianqiong Group and lose his current position. This time, Ruan Yihong called him again. What was it about?

Lin Yupeng cut to the chase: "Hey, Officer Ruan, you called me about something, huh?"

Ruan Yihong's tone was rather cold, barely warmer than when interrogating a criminal suspect. She coldly said, "6 PM tonight, the usual place!"

Without waiting for Lin Yupeng's reply, she hung up. Lin Yupeng knew that the "usual place" Ruan Yihong referred to was the barbecue restaurant they frequented, also named "The Old Place."

After hanging up the phone with Ruan Yihong, Lin Yupeng felt a sudden weight in his heart. He had a vague premonition that Ruan Yihong had something important to say to him this time, so he could only hope that the appointed time would arrive soon.

Time is a strange thing; if you hope it passes quickly, it seems to pass slowly, and if you hope it passes slowly, it seems to pass quickly. The power of the mind cannot be ignored.

Lin Yupeng occasionally played cards with Fang Na and Qin Xue that afternoon, but he was always absent-minded. When it was almost 5:30, he said goodbye to his two beautiful wives, saying that he had a private social engagement to attend. Fang Na and Qin Xue generally did not interfere in Lin Yupeng's private affairs and both nodded in agreement. Xiao Ru knew that Lin Yupeng was still wary of her, so she did not offer to go with him.

Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui left the villa in the northern suburbs together and drove to "Old Place Barbecue City" in the East Bay District of Tianhan City. In less than twenty minutes, the car came to a smooth stop in the parking lot in front of the barbecue city.

Lin Yupeng told Xiang Kui to wait in the car. He got out and went to the entrance of the barbecue restaurant. There stood Ruan Yihong, her gaze fixed on him, her clear, sharp eyes holding a strange, unfathomable light.

She was dressed casually in a light blue short-sleeved t-shirt, her smooth, delicate arms half-exposed. A beige belt cinched her narrow waist, highlighting her beautiful curves. She wore denim shorts, her fair, pink calves gleaming with an alluring sheen. Her full, round buttocks were pert and pointed, forming an S-shape as if about to burst forth. On her feet were dark green strappy sandals and white stockings, revealing her slender, exquisite ankles, like carvings of white jade.

Lin Yupeng strode up to Ruan Yihong, scrutinizing her intently for a few moments before chuckling mockingly, "Yihong, I didn't expect you to become even more beautiful in just a few days! You'd be perfect as a model now!"

(Chapter 376: Yihong's Appointment;

Chapter 377: Final Warning)

Normally, Lin Yupeng's teasing would have earned him a glare, or even a physical altercation, indicating a close relationship. But today, Ruan Yihong seemed unusual; her words had no effect, as if she hadn't heard them at all.

"Come with me! I've reserved a small private room!" Ruan Yihong stared at Lin Yupeng expressionlessly for a long time before speaking coldly. With that, she turned and stepped into the barbecue restaurant.

Lin Yupeng muttered to himself, "I knew she had something on her mind. Is it the same old story again? Sigh, why won't she let me go?"

He followed Ruan Yihong into the barbecue restaurant, arriving at a small private room in the basement. It was quieter there, the air conditioning was on full blast, and the vents were open, so it wasn't stuffy.

Ruan Yihong and Lin Yupeng sat facing each other, ordering several of their usual grilled items. Neither of them seemed particularly concerned with what they were ordering, and their expressions weren't as natural and warm as they used to be at gatherings. Each was preoccupied with their own thoughts, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

Soon, the waiter brought out all the grilled items. They didn't order any alcohol, just two cans of cola.

Lin Yupeng didn't eat, his eyes gleaming as he stared at Ruan Yihong. Ruan Yihong, in turn, was also scrutinizing him intently, her eyes, like pools of autumn water, flashing with cold, piercing light as they swept across Lin Yupeng's face. This gaze seemed familiar to Lin Yupeng, and his heart skipped a beat.

After a long pause, he finally broke the silence, deliberately laughing loudly, "Miss Ruan, stop staring at me like you're interrogating a criminal suspect! I haven't done anything wrong! Are you trying to take me to the police station?"

Ruan Yihong continued to stare at him, her expression serious and grave, as if shrouded in frost. She didn't speak, but reached into her handbag and pulled out a yellow paper bag, bulging as if it were filled with money.

Lin Yupeng stared as Ruan Yihong's fair, delicate hands placed the paper bag on the table. She slowly pushed the bag towards him, her beautiful eyes gleaming with an unfathomable light as she focused on Lin Yupeng's face. She said coldly, "This is the 20,000 yuan reward you received for providing the intelligence last time. It's been approved. Count it!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, pushing the money back, saying, "I don't want the money. I did this as an informant because we're good friends, not for the money. I don't need it!"

A glint flashed in Ruan Yihong's eyes, her face darkening. She said firmly, "This money is rightfully yours. You took a great risk, so you must accept it." "I'm just following the rules, I hope you won't make things difficult for me, okay?"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, and had no choice but to take the money back. Without counting it, he stuffed it directly into his briefcase, staring intently at Ruan Yihong, and said in a deep voice, "Yihong, did you come to see me today just to give me money?"

Ruan Yihong's eyes flashed coldly, shining like searchlights on Lin Yupeng's face. Her expression remained solemn and stern as she coldly replied, "Of course not, I have something to talk to you about!"

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly and readily said, "Alright! I'm all ears!"

Seeing his calm and composed expression, Ruan Yihong felt a surge of turmoil in her heart. She bit her rosy lips and spoke in a cold, intimidating voice... She said, "Lin Yupeng, I've repeatedly reminded you to withdraw from Tianqiong Group as soon as possible and not get involved in this mess, but you just won't listen and insist on staying at Tianqiong Group as the vice president. Now the task force is very worried about you! I won't say more, you understand yourself. I'm warning you again, it's not too late to pull back from the brink!"

Lin Yupeng knew she was repeating the same old refrain, and he laughed heartily with a calm expression, "Miss Ruan, why have you become so indecisive lately? How many times have I told you that I know what I'm doing? Now you want me to withdraw from Tianqiong Group? To be honest, I'm not willing, and the situation isn't as simple as you think. Will everything be fine after I withdraw?" "Do you think the Sky Dome Group will let me off so easily? I'm going against the current; if I don't advance, I'll fall behind, and once I retreat, it's a dead end!"

Ruan Yihong's beautiful almond-shaped eyes flashed with a cold light like knives, scraping against Lin Yupeng as if trying to penetrate his body. Her serious and solemn expression turned to disappointment and regret with Lin Yupeng's words. She sighed softly and said coldly, "I knew I couldn't persuade you! You're too stubborn! But I want to warn you..." She stopped there, her cherry lips trembling, a hint of hesitation flashing in her beautiful eyes, as if the words she was about to say were difficult for her to say.

Lin Yupeng smiled faintly, gazing at Ruan Yihong, waiting for her to continue. After a long while, Ruan Yihong gently bit her lip, as if making a big decision. Her beautiful eyes flashed coldly as she stared intently at Lin Yupeng, and she said in a low voice, "Lin Yupeng, what I'm about to say is against the rules, but I have to say it! After all, we grew up together and have a 20-year friendship. As a good friend, I'm warning you that you've now been listed as one of the key individuals under surveillance by the special task force. Your recent actions have attracted the attention of the task force. Although there is no concrete evidence of your illegal or disorderly conduct yet, you know very well whether you've done it or not. I hope you can know when to stop and do something meaningful for the people of Tianhan City! Being blinded by greed will eventually lead to your own downfall. You only have yourself to blame for the blisters on your feet!"

Ruan Yihong's words struck Lin Yupeng like a wake-up call, sending a shiver down his spine. He reflected on his actions over the past few weeks: ruthlessly killing enemies, extorting officials by any means necessary, even going so far as to drug and rape Tian Fangyong's daughter, Tian Xin. He had been completely blinded by greed and hatred, leading him to commit such acts. Looking back, he felt it was utterly despicable. Although Tian Xin believed her boyfriend, Ye Qiujian, was responsible for the drug use, this was no excuse for him to shirk responsibility!

"Yes! We really need to do something good for the people!" This thought echoed in Lin Yupeng's mind, resonating with Ruan Yihong's words.

However, his expression remained calm and composed as he gazed at Ruan Yihong, smiling slightly. "Yihong, thank you for your advice. I won't let you down."

Ruan Yihong couldn't see through Lin Yupeng's true thoughts. Her eyes flashed with a sharp light as she replied indifferently, "This is my last warning to you as a good friend! I have other things to do, so I'll be leaving now!"

With that, she slowly stood up, gave Lin Yupeng a cold glance, and then turned and left the private room.

(Chapter 377: The Final Warning;

Chapter 378: A New Plan)

Staring blankly at Ruan Yihong's slender figure disappearing into the doorway of the private room, Lin Yupeng's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Recalling Ruan Yihong's words, each sentence felt like an invisible hammer of conscience striking his heart. He felt that he had indeed done some excessive and outrageous things recently in order to raise money to buy the memory chip, and he really needed to do more good deeds in the future to make up for it. Fortunately, he had now successfully controlled Mayor Tao Haiping. Perhaps he could use this to transform the extravagant and corrupt official into an honest official who worked for the benefit of the people, turning waste into treasure—wouldn't that be a blessing for the people?

Today's private conversation with Ruan Yihong made Lin Yupeng realize that the path of righteousness is fraught with hardship, and the eyes of the masses are discerning. He should try to avoid such short-sighted actions in the future!

However, he overlooked one point—in the world of business, one is not always in control of one's own destiny. Some things cannot be avoided simply because one doesn't want to do them. With the arrow already on the bowstring, holding back out of kindness will only result in the prey turning against him, causing him unnecessary harm.

After Ruan Yihong left, Lin Yupeng felt bored staying in the private room. He ate a couple of bites of food, feeling utterly tasteless, and had to call the waiter to pay the bill, only to learn that Ruan Yihong had already paid.

He left the private room, went to the parking lot in front of the restaurant, got into his car, and ordered Xiang Kui to drive back to the villa in the northern suburbs.

On the way, Lin Yupeng was still thinking about Ruan Yihong's words. Did the special investigation team really see him as a threat? His recent actions had been very secretive, so how could he have attracted the police's attention? It was truly unbelievable.

He wondered what his next step should be after controlling Tao Haiping.

Lin Yupeng aimlessly looked out the car window. It was nearly dusk, and the streets were bustling with traffic. Men, women, and children were bathed in the pale golden afterglow of the setting sun, enjoying the cool breeze. Warm and happy smiles filled the air.

The car drove to Xin'an Street, behind the Tianqiong Group, passing by two film and television companies, "Today's Star" and "Tomorrow's Light," which were nominally independent but actually belonged to the Tianqiong Group. The two ten-story office buildings stood side by side, their doors gleaming with gold and exuding an artistic atmosphere. The names of both companies were inscribed with calligraphy by celebrities in the film and television industry.

Suddenly, he recalled the grand plan he had devised in Lang Zikun's office during his inspection tour here half a month ago. He wanted to buy the land behind the two companies' large paper mills and build a large film and television city on the spot. He wasn't just talking casually; he genuinely had this idea.

The paper mill, named "Hongfa," was the largest paper mill in Tianhan City, covering more than 30,000 square meters. Its wastewater was discharged directly into the sea without any treatment, polluting a large area of the ocean. Although the ocean has its own purification function, the pollution was so severe that it would take a hundred years to clean up.

Lin Yupeng had once read a special news report that targeted the Hongfa paper mill, which failed to meet its wastewater discharge standards. It pointed out that the pollutants discharged by the paper mill caused red tides, infecting a large number of marine organisms. Many citizens who ate the contaminated seafood suffered from poisoning symptoms, some even endangering their lives. In addition, this pollution also damaged the surrounding environment, causing great suffering to the residents living near the paper mill, resulting in widespread public resentment and constant petitions.

However, this paper mill had a very powerful background. In other words, who would dare build such a large paper mill by the sea and discharge large amounts of substandard wastewater without strong backing?

Because of its powerful connections, the paper mill often played a game of hide-and-seek with law enforcement. Whenever inspectors arrived, the factory would know in advance, immediately stop discharging wastewater into the sea, divert it to a large on-site reservoir, and start a wastewater treatment system to pretend to treat the wastewater. As soon as the inspectors left, they would immediately shut it down and start discharging wastewater back into the sea. They had wastewater treatment equipment but didn't use it, firstly to reduce energy consumption and save costs, and secondly to reduce a process and increase production efficiency. Ultimately, it was driven by economic interests.

This paper mill thus became a major problem for Tianhan City, and it remained unresolved.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "If I could settle things with this paper mill, wouldn't that be a great thing for the people?" That way, he would gain prestige among the citizens, and he could also secretly manipulate the newly built film and television city with Lang Zikun to obtain some shares, achieving a win-win situation for both his personal and the people's interests.

But he also knew very well that he had the ability to resolve a problem that had been unresolved for so many years. It would probably be even more difficult. Fortunately, he still had Mayor Tao Haiping as a card he could play, so he could only do his best.

Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui returned to the villa in the northern suburbs and went to the second-floor hall. They saw his two beautiful wives, Fang Na and Qin Xue, playing cards with his secretary, Xiao Ru. They were having a great time, and the three beauties would occasionally let out silvery laughter. The hall was filled with a spring-like atmosphere.

He could only watch from the sidelines and found that Xiao Ru's card skills were the best. She often won when she was the landlord, and neither Fang Na nor Qin Xue

could beat her. Sometimes Xiao Ru would even deliberately let them win, which Lin Yupeng noticed. The three beauties played for more than ten rounds. Fang Na, considering that Qin Xue's body had not fully recovered, advised her to go back to her room to rest.

Qin Xue was indeed a bit tired, so she left the living room and went back to her bedroom. Lin Yupeng took over Qin Xue's place and continued playing cards with Fang Na and Xiao Ru. His addition broke Xiao Ru's dominance, and they took turns being the landlord, with wins and losses on both sides, playing until 10 pm before stopping.

Xiao Ru also went to her bedroom to rest, while Lin Yupeng and Fang Na sat snuggled on the sofa, watched TV for a while, and then went to the bathroom together to take a hot shower before returning to their bedroom to rest.

As soon as Lin Yupeng pushed open the door to the master bedroom, he saw Qin Xue dozing on the bed. He chuckled dryly, "Wife, you've come to the wrong room! You live next door!" Then, a wicked smile appeared on his face. "Hehe, do you want to sleep with Fang Na? I'd be so happy!"

Qin Xue wasn't sound asleep. Hearing Lin Yupeng's words, she immediately opened her clear, beautiful eyes, rolled her eyes at him, and said coquettishly, "Who wants to sleep with you? I want to sleep with Na-meimei. Go to the bedroom next door!"

With that, she giggled and pulled Fang Na up, and the two sisters sat side-by-side on the bed.

Looking at the alluring bodies of the two beauties on the bed, Lin Yupeng really wanted to have sex with them, but remembering that Qin Xue hadn't recovered yet, he had to abandon the idea.

Chapter 378 A New Plan

Chapter 379 A Mystery

Lin Yupeng thought to himself that if he slept in the same bed with two beauties without taking any "action," he would definitely lose control of his body. So he had no choice but to give the master bedroom to Qin Xue and Fang Na and sleep somewhere else.

After leaving the master bedroom, he went to the adjacent secondary bedroom, lay down on the bed, closed his eyes to rest, and carefully considered the plan he had just come up with. The relocation of the "Hongfa" paper mill and the purchase of land could be left to Mayor Tao Haiping. If the mayor of Tianhan City lacked even this much power, where would the government's authority lie? No matter how powerful the Hongfa paper mill's background was, he had to overcome all obstacles to resolve it!

Furthermore, the most crucial issue was money. Even if the paper mill was relocated, without the money to buy land to build a film studio, all his previous efforts would be in vain! But where would the money come from? Lin Yupeng had no money on hand and would have to persuade the wealthy Tianqiong Group to contribute financially and physically. Would Zhang Yueran accept his plan?

Lin Yupeng thought it unlikely, so he had to find a way to put pressure on Zhang Yueran. Currently, the only person who could put pressure on him was Chairman Jin. Although he couldn't contact Chairman Jin at all, Chairman Jin's goddaughter, Xiaoru, was with him. Selling his plan to Chairman Jin through Xiaoru was currently the only feasible option.

Thinking this, Lin Yupeng got out of bed, walked out of the bedroom, and went to the secondary bedroom where Xiaoru lived. He gently pushed the door open; it wasn't locked, so he went straight in.

There were no lights in the room. He saw his beautiful secretary, Xiaoru, lying on the bed, seemingly asleep but not quite. This time, Lin Yupeng didn't sneak up to her bedside, lest he wake her up and she point a gun at him again. If the gun went off accidentally, it would be too unfair for him to be shot.

Therefore, Lin Yupeng stood at the door and gently called to Xiaoru, "Xiaoru, are you asleep?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Xiaoru's sweet voice softly reply, "Brother Lin, is something wrong?" She sat up in bed and turned on the bedside lamp, casting a dim, ambiguous light.

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, turned around and closed the door, replying in a deep voice, "Of course I have something to say, hehe."

Xiaoru's delicate face quickly flushed with a blush, as if she had applied a layer of alluring rouge. Her beautiful eyes shimmered with shy tenderness. Lin Yupeng knew she must think he was here to make love to her again, and he found it amusing—love can be done, but the matter must be discussed first.

He sat down on the edge of Xiaoru's bed with a smile, his gaze intently scrutinizing her. He saw that she was still wearing that sexy and alluring sheer nightgown, her beautiful and tender curves fully displayed, her snow-white skin faintly visible through the thin fabric, shimmering with a hazy, ambiguous light. Her long, fair legs were pressed together, cleverly concealing the mysterious flower garden at the base of her thighs.

Lin Yupeng gazed at her and smiled, "Still up so late?"

Xiaoru's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she said sweetly, "It's too hot, I can't sleep!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily and said, "Me too, I just remembered something I wanted to tell you."

A layer of suspicion rose in Xiaoru's clear, bright eyes, and she asked with a charming smile, "Brother Lin, please tell me what it is!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed coldly, and he said in a deep voice, "Xiaoru, do you know Chairman Jin's phone number? I have something to report to him." Upon hearing this, Xiaoru's body trembled, and a look of surprise appeared on her pretty face, her beautiful eyes flashing with... With a slightly pouting, apologetic smile, Roubo said with feigned difficulty, "Brother Lin, I don't know his phone number. Every time we contact each other, he calls me first and hides his number. Chairman Jin has repeatedly warned me not to contact him first; that's the rule. I can't break it. If you want to say something to Chairman Jin, you can tell me first, and I'll pass it on to you when he calls me again!"

Lin Yupeng smiled calmly. He had only asked tentatively earlier. In fact, he knew very well that even if Xiaoru knew Chairman Jin's number, she wouldn't tell him. If she could, she would have already. This Chairman Jin was truly mysterious and unpredictable. He inexplicably brought him into the Tianqiong Group, inexplicably secretly groomed him as his successor, and never showed his face. He was simply an enigma. Everything about him was a mystery, including his goddaughter Xiaoru, who was also shrouded in mystery.

Xiaoru must have her reasons, so Lin Yupeng didn't press her. He smiled and said, "Alright then! I'll tell you, just listen carefully!"

He explained his plan to invest in and build a film studio to Xiaoru in detail, ultimately relying on Chairman Jin for his support.

Xiaoru listened quietly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with tenderness. After Lin Yupeng finished speaking, she smiled sweetly and said in a coquettish voice, "Brother Lin, don't worry! I'll definitely convey your message to Chairman Jin!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, gently stroking Xiaoru's delicate, jade-like shoulder, and said gratefully, "Xiaoru, thank you!"

Xiaoru just smiled sweetly. Facing Lin Yupeng's burning gaze, her clear, beautiful eyes rippled with alluring charm, her heart pounding wildly, anticipating another passionate encounter.

Beauty before her was an irresistible temptation. Lin Yupeng's desire gradually rose. He opened his arms and embraced Xiaoru, tearing off her thin gauze top. His left hand caressed her smooth, delicate back, while his right hand, like a nimble snake, climbed up to her soft, smooth breasts, gently kneading them.

"Ah... um..." Xiaoru's jade cheeks flushed, her eyes were languid, and her mouth was slightly open, emitting a sweet and seductive moan. Her entire body clung to Lin Yupeng, and a refreshing fragrance wafted into his nostrils, making Lin Yupeng feel refreshed and invigorated. He felt that every part of the beauty in his arms was beautiful and fragrant. Gradually, he became intoxicated in this gentle ocean.

He began to kiss her soft, smooth tongue, kiss her snowball-like breasts, kiss the red nipples, lick her lower abdomen, and her snow-white legs. Finally, he gently caressed her beautiful flower garden, from which the nectar flowed out.

Lin Yupeng mounted his horse and thrust into her flower. Xiaoru kept raising her fair legs, clinging tightly to him, responding to his every move. Her cherry lips emitted soft moans, stimulating him to become even more vigorous. Xiaoru felt as if her body was floating in the blue sky…

A fierce carnal ecstasy lasted for a very long time. With tomorrow a day off and no early work, Lin Yupeng consciously immersed himself in the act, finally releasing his essence deep into her flower just before dawn. Xiaoru moaned loudly with pleasure, but a hint of confusion appeared in her beautiful eyes…

Chapter 379 A Body of Mysteries

Chapter 380 The Appointment with Tang Rui

After getting up in the morning, Lin Yupeng saw that Xiaoru was still fast asleep. He gently covered her with the blanket on the bed and then went out.

Arriving at the master bedroom, he saw Qin Xue still fast asleep, while Fang Na was already awake, gently wiping the furniture with a burlap sack. There wasn't much dust, but she was naturally clean and, having worked as a nurse, she wiped it every day to maintain hygiene.

Lin Yupeng went to the kitchen again and made four breakfasts. He made one for himself, and the rest were for the three others. As for his bodyguard, Xiang Kui, he told him to eat canned food.

Just after nine o'clock in the morning, Qin Xue and Xiao Ru woke up one after another. After breakfast, the three beauties started watching TV and playing cards at home.

Lin Yupeng played with them for a while, but feeling bored, he strolled out the door and wandered around the small courtyard.

Under Fang Na's careful care, the two oleander bushes in the yard were thriving, blooming with vibrant pink and white flowers.

Lin Yupeng stopped in front of the oleander bushes, gazing at the blooming flowers. Suddenly, his first love, Chen Lihan, more beautiful than any flower, flashed into his mind. He realized he hadn't contacted her for several days. Was she doing well?

He couldn't help but take out his phone and dial Chen Lihan's number. A short while later, her sweet, melodious voice came through the phone: "Hello!" Her voice sounded slightly tired, as if she had just woken up.

"Lihan, this is Lin Yupeng!" Before Lin Yupeng could finish speaking, Chen Lihan interrupted, asking with concern, "Is your injury healed? I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time to visit you again."

Lin Yupeng laughed and said, "I'm all better now. I've been discharged from the hospital for several days. What have you been busy with lately? Is it still about the Meihua Hotel?" He hesitated, because he had been trying to persuade Chen Lihan that it wasn't worth investing so much in a hotel that had been acquired by the Tianqiong Group and that she didn't have a single share of the property. Whether she did well or poorly, she was only earning a fixed salary. She was nominally the general manager, but in reality, she was just a high-level employee.

Chen Lihan's answer surprised Lin Yupeng. She replied sweetly, "I've been busy with the opening of the new hotel. I've already resigned as general manager of the Meihua Hotel, and my brother is no longer chairman. We're planning to open a new hotel, separate from the Tianqiong Group."

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he asked with concern, "Why? Don't you want to be dependent on others and go it alone?"

Chen Lihan paused, then said softly, "You could say that! After all, the shares aren't in our hands anymore, and we received X40,000, which is just enough to open another large hotel."

Lin Yupeng said in a deep voice, "That's good. I hope this new hotel will surpass the original Xinhang Hotel. If you encounter any difficulties and need my help, just let me know, and I'll do my best!" His tone was full of sincerity, and he believed Chen Lihan would feel a little touched.

"Thank you!" Sure enough, Chen Lihan replied gratefully.

Lin Yupeng suddenly remembered something and asked in a deep voice, "By the way, who are the current chairman and general manager of the Xinhang Hotel?"

Chen Lihan replied casually, "The chairman is concurrently held by Tong Yu, the vice president of Tianqiong Group, and the general manager is named Huo Baichang."

"Oh, Tong Yu, Huo Baichang." Lin Yupeng murmured these two names. He was most familiar with Tong Yu, but the name Huo Baichang seemed very unfamiliar. He tried hard to search if there was anyone in Tianqiong Group whose name contained the character "Chang."

Lin Yupeng had an extremely strong memory, like a computer database. Every person he had met and every event he had encountered could be clearly stored in his mind. Huo Baichang, he was sure that the name didn't come from him, but there was a manager named "A-Chang" in the ballroom of the Meidu Hotel, with a servile look. That time he went to the ballroom, he was beaten by Tong Yu for not taking good care of him. Could it be him?

Whether it was that Achang or not, Lin Yupeng would find out when he got to the Meihua Hotel. He didn't need to rack his brains too much here. It wasn't until later that he realized that Chen Wei and Chen Lihan had been squeezed out by Tong Yu.

Lin Yupeng then asked Chen Lihan with concern, "When will the new hotel open? I must come to congratulate you!"

Chen Lihan replied casually, "It will officially open around next weekend. I'll invite you."

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Okay, what's the name of the new hotel? It won't be called 'New Harbor' like before, will it?"

Chen Lihan said quietly, "It can't be called New Harbor anymore. The trademark has been bought out by the Sky Dome Group. My new hotel is called Vili, which is a homophone of 'Wei' from my brother's name and 'Li' from my own name. What do you think of this name?"

"Hmm, Vili Grand Hotel... Vili..." Lin Yupeng seemed to be seriously reciting the name, pondering its meaning. Suddenly, an idea struck him. He felt that the name would easily remind people of the idiom "profit-driven," and opening a hotel would give the impression of being profit-driven and unscrupulous in making money. From this perspective, the name was really not good.

Lin Yupeng explained his idea to Chen Lihan, who replied with delight, "Yes, my brother named it. I felt the name sounded a bit strange. Thank you for the reminder, Brother Lin! It seems we need to change it."

Lin Yupeng's eyes darted around, and he laughed heartily, "You're welcome. I have a suggestion. How about 'Micro-Profit Hotel'? The 'micro' in 'micro' means meager profits, implying giving back to the people. This name sounds similar to yours and your brother's, and it's easy to remember and sounds nice. What do you think?"

Chen Lihan paused, seemingly savoring the new name, and quickly replied gratefully, "That's a good name! Thank you, Brother Lin. We'll consider it."

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Hehe, don't mention it. I just said it offhand. You decide which one to use." He chatted with her for a few more minutes, then Chen Lihan excused herself and hung up the phone.

Just as Lin Yupeng hung up the phone with Chen Lihan, his phone rang again. He quickly answered, muttering to himself, "So much to do on Sunday!"

The caller this time was quite unexpected; it was Tang Rui, the bright, quiet, and elegant girl. He immediately laughed and said, "Is this Xiao Rui? Is there something you need?"

Tang Rui's soft voice, tinged with pleading and shyness, said, "Brother Lin... are you free today?"

Lin Yupeng smiled and replied, "Yes, I am!" He thought to himself, "This girl wants to ask me out alone? Could it be that she's already..." "Have you figured it out?"

Chapter 380 Tang Rui's Promise

Chapter 381 Student Lover

Tang Rui said sweetly, "Um... Brother Lin, I want you to go shopping with me to buy some clothes for my dad. I want to see him today."

Hearing this, Lin Yupeng secretly felt relieved. "So this girl wants to see her father, Tang Gang. I thought she had changed her mind and wanted to be my little lover!" Then he thought, it's best not to make Tang Rui a public lover, lest his enemies target her again. If that happens, Tang Rui won't be able to go to school, and he'll have to break his promise. So, should he accompany Tang Rui shopping today? It would be best to keep a low profile, go out in disguise, reduce the risk of being targeted by his enemies, and also protect Tang Rui.

After the imposter Qin Xue assassination attempt, Lin Yupeng had indeed become much more experienced.

His moment of contemplation lasted a minute. Tang Rui, on the other end of the phone, thought he disagreed with her going out and timidly asked, "Brother Lin, is it inconvenient today? Let's go another day!"

Lin Yupeng snapped out of his thoughts and laughed heartily, "It's alright, I'll wait for you at the entrance of Tianhan Normal University at one o'clock this afternoon."

Tang Rui responded sweetly with delight and then hung up the phone.

After lunch, Lin Yupeng left home before noon, using the excuse of a business engagement. However, he didn't take his own car or Xiang Kui with him. He left the villa complex alone, hailed a taxi at the intersection, and headed straight for his old house in the East Bay District.

Inside the laboratory, he rummaged through old boxes and finally found a wig and a sticker for a large beard and thick eyebrows—his makeup for the day.

He first put on the wig and the beard, then changed into a colorful, artistic, oversized shirt and shorts. He stood in front of the mirror and looked at himself; he didn't even recognize himself.

Now Lin Yupeng had completely transformed into an artist, with long hair reaching his shoulders, thick eyebrows like they'd been painted, and a full beard, resembling a third-rate TV drama director.

After finishing his makeup, he came out of his house, went downstairs, opened the electronic security door at the building entrance, and casually hummed a tune as he walked out.

Lin Yupeng's disguise was truly wise. Just as he left the villa complex in the northern suburbs, two mysterious figures hiding at the entrance had already quietly followed him. They had been secretly watching Lin Yupeng for two or three days, maintaining a certain distance to avoid being discovered. As he took a taxi into the city, the two tails followed far behind in their own taxis.

Lin Yupeng entered the doorway of the old house. Since they didn't have the key to open the electronic security door, they could only hide in the small garden near the building entrance, spying on him from afar.

However, when Lin Yupeng, disguised as an "artist," walked out of the stairwell, he did not attract their attention. The two men thought it was another resident coming out of the building and were still waiting there foolishly, while the real Lin Yupeng had already slipped away right under their noses.

Of course, Lin Yupeng was unaware that someone was following him. He was merely acting on instinct as a necessary precaution, and unexpectedly, it worked perfectly, shaking off his two "tails."

He left the residential area and took a taxi straight to Tianhan Normal University. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at the school gate. He called Tang Rui and asked her to come to the school gate immediately.

Tang Rui responded and hung up. Lin Yupeng had no choice but to wait at the school gate. He glanced around and saw that the school gate of Tianhan Normal University was just as bustling as when he had come last Friday. Students and teachers were coming and going, and the vendors selling cold drinks and snacks were calling out their wares. In addition, there were rows of cars parked near the gate, mostly mid-to-high-end vehicles, including several Mercedes-Benz and BMWs. Many of the cars here belong to big entrepreneurs and government officials from Tianhan City. Every weekend, they flock to the gates of Tianhan Normal University, known as the cradle of beauties, to gather and wait for their student lovers to go out and have fun. Among them are also some rich young men who come here to "shoplift," making it a lively scene.

Every weekend night, the hotels, guesthouses, and shady inns around the school often have "live broadcasts," with girls becoming women overnight. In this day and age, how many girls can cherish their first time and save it for their future husbands?

When Lin Yupeng worked at the hospital, he often encountered girls coming for abortions, some of whom had come many times. No wonder some men in society have helplessly shouted the slogan: "I don't ask for the first time, I only ask for the first child."

Suddenly, a car with a license plate that Lin Yupeng recognized came into his view. It was a Hongqi sedan, and the last three digits of the license plate were 007, which immediately reminded people of that globally popular series of spy movies, making it easy to remember.

Lin Yupeng remembered that the car's owner was Tan Shiquan, the propaganda minister of Tianhan City. He looked carefully into the car and saw Tan Shiquan sitting in the driver's seat, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly waiting for someone. Lin Yupeng had met Tan Shiquan at the school gate the last time he took Tang Rui back; he hadn't expected to see him again today when he picked up Tang Rui. What a coincidence! Of course, Tan Shiquan didn't recognize Lin Yupeng at all.

A short while later, Tang Rui gracefully walked out of the school. She wore a dark green dress with light floral patterns, elegant and refreshing; her hair was styled in a ponytail, and her beautiful face radiated youthful brilliance. Her clear, bright eyes sparkled with intelligence and liveliness, and her fair skin resembled a snow lotus, quietly blooming in the sunlight.

Beside Tang Rui stood a beautiful girl, holding a parasol to shield them from the sun. She wore a snow-white short-sleeved shirt trimmed with two rows of white butterflies, and a deep blue orchid embroidered on the chest, giving her a fresh and elegant look. Her full, rounded breasts resembled a full moon, and her slender waist was cinched with a purplish-brown belt. She wore a mini-skirt, her snow-white, supple legs drawing the men's gaze. Her delicate, pure face was smooth and radiant like marble, her large, watery eyes filled with warmth, and her flowing black hair was permed and dyed a pale yellow, giving her a stylish yet alluring Eastern charm.

Lin Yupeng immediately recognized this beautiful girl beside Tang Rui, who seemed very close to her. It was Tan Shiquan's student lover, though he didn't know her name. Given their close relationship, could she be Tang Rui's good friend?

As the two beautiful girls reached the school gate, the girl in white beside Tang Rui caught sight of the Hongqi car parked there. She immediately handed her umbrella to Tang Rui and quickly walked to the car. The girl in white, with a sweet

smile,

knocked

on the car window. Tan Shiquan, who was resting with his eyes closed, opened them upon hearing the knock. Seeing his beloved, his eyes lit up, and he smiled as he opened the car door, letting the girl in white get in.

Meanwhile, Tang Rui's bright eyes scanned the area around the gate, searching for Lin Yupeng. An anxious look appeared in her eyes. In fact, Lin Yupeng was just five steps away, watching her. Tang Rui had glanced at him briefly, but quickly looked away.

Seeing that Tang Rui didn't recognize him, Lin Yupeng was secretly pleased with his successful disguise. He quickly walked to Tang Rui's side, gently patted her shoulder, and grinned at her, saying, "Miss Tang, do you still recognize me?"

Tang Rui let out a soft moan, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lin Yupeng. Seeing the person standing before her with his scrunched-up hair, sideburns, and strange expression despite the hot weather, she stammered in surprise, "No... I don't recognize you. Who are you?"

Lin Yupeng stared at her, chuckled, and lowered his voice, saying, "I'm Lin Yupeng! Look closely, I'm disguised."

Tang Rui was taken aback. Her beautiful eyes flashed as she sized up Lin Yupeng. She recognized his voice, and upon closer inspection of his appearance, she realized how familiar she was with him, especially since they had shared a physical relationship. Sex is a wondrous thing. After a man and woman have consummated their marriage, a special connection seems to form between their bodies. "A day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness!"

Tang Rui finally recognized Lin Yupeng and exclaimed in surprise, "You are..."

Lin Yupeng quickly waved his hand to stop her from continuing. Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, he leaned closer and whispered, "I deliberately disguised myself to see you. Don't ask any more questions. I did this for your own good; it's not convenient for me to appear in public right now."

Just as he finished speaking, a silvery laugh rang out behind them: "Tang Rui, is he your boyfriend? How cool!"

Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui turned around in astonishment and saw the girl in white, Tan Shiquan's mistress, who had gotten out of the car at some point and quickly walked to their side. However, judging from her tone, she didn't seem to have heard Lin Yupeng's words.

Tang Rui replied with a charming laugh, "No! He's my cousin, Yu Peng. He's an artist. I asked him to come shopping with me today."

Lin Yupeng chuckled inwardly, secretly admiring Tang Rui's quick wit; she had given herself the pseudonym "Yu Peng," clearly a homophone of the last two characters of his name.

After saying that, Tang Rui tugged at Lin Yupeng's sleeve, pointed to the girl in white, and introduced her sweetly, "Cousin, let me introduce you. This is my good friend and classmate, Shen Junyi!"

Shen Junyi's beautiful eyes sparkled, and her vibrant face, like a blooming flower, revealed a sweet smile. She extended her slender hand and said sweetly, "Hello, it's nice to meet you!"

She was also a lively girl full of youthful energy! Lin Yupeng immediately shook her hand in a friendly manner, finding her hand soft and boneless.

Shen Junyi glanced at Tang Rui and Lin Yupeng with her beautiful eyes, then giggled and said, "I'm going shopping too, let's go together! I'll ride in my husband's car." She pointed to the Hongqi sedan.

Tang Rui hesitated slightly, saying, "Let's take a taxi! It's the same!"

Lin Yupeng glanced at Tan Shiquan in the car, thinking to himself, "Sigh, Shen Junyi, do you have a father complex? Someone like him is your husband? I think he's old enough to be your father!"

Shen Junyi gently patted Tang Rui's shoulder, saying coquettishly, "Oh, why are you being so polite with me? Get in the car!" She then pulled Tang Rui towards the Hongqi.

Lin Yupeng had no choice but to follow. He saw Shen Junyi walk to the car window, point to Tang Rui beside her, and say sweetly to Tan Shiquan, "Honey, this is my good friend Tang Rui, whom I often mention to you!"

Upon hearing this, Tan Shiquan's yin-yang eyes flashed with two sharp, blade-like rays as he carefully examined Tang Rui. He smiled and said, "Hello, Junyi always mentions you. Your academic performance has always been among the best, and you are a good role model for Junyi!"

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Lin Yupeng behind Tang Rui. He noticed that Lin Yupeng was dressed like a performance artist, with long hair and a large beard despite the hot weather. Pointing at Lin Yupeng, he asked Tang Rui in a low voice, "Is he your boyfriend?"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed coldly as he stared at Tan Shiquan, but he could detect a hint of jealousy in Tan Shiquan's voice. He thought to himself, "Tan Shiquan, what do you mean? You're trying to get your hands on my Tang Rui? You're such a womanizer! You're going to have your hands on every pretty girl? You're asking for trouble!"

"No, he's my cousin!" Tang Rui blushed, lowered her head, and answered shyly.

Her shyness caused Tan Shiquan's eyes to glaze over for a moment. Upon hearing that Lin Yupeng wasn't her boyfriend, a hint of joy flickered across his face. However, the innocent Shen Junyi didn't notice these subtle changes in his expression. Smiling, she said to Tan Shiquan, "Honey, Tang Rui and her cousin are going shopping. They can come with us!"

Tan Shiquan immediately smiled and readily agreed, "Okay, get in!"

And so, Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui got into Tan Shiquan's car, the head of the municipal propaganda department. They sped along, running red lights, and even the traffic police didn't dare stop them—they were incredibly arrogant. Lin Yupeng thought to himself... He thought to himself, "A mere propaganda minister of the municipal party committee, yet he acts so arrogantly. He seems even more powerful than the mayor! Who is this guy?"

Although the air conditioning was on in the car, the weather was incredibly hot and humid today. They had come out during the hottest part of the day, so the coolness inside the car was limited. Especially with the wig and beard on, his face felt burning hot, beads of sweat were forming, and it was slightly itchy. He muttered to himself, "Isn't this just asking for trouble?"

Lin Yupeng couldn't help but reach out and gently scratch the skin under his beard. It wasn't sticking on tightly to begin with, and with the sweat, scratching it only made things worse! He scratched off half of the beard, and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly bent down, covered his face, and put the fake beard back on track.

After concealing his embarrassment, he glanced at Tan Shiquan, who was driving. Tan Shiquan was focused on driving, occasionally glancing at Tang Rui beside Lin Yupeng through the rearview mirror, his eyes filled with a hint of greed. (

Chapter 382 A Lustful Man,

Chapter 383 Two Angers

of Minister Tan) Shen Junyi, sitting in the passenger seat, frequently looked out the window or turned to gaze at Tan Shiquan driving with affectionate eyes, oblivious to Lin Yupeng's earlier embarrassment in the back seat.

Tang Rui, sitting next to Lin Yupeng, noticed and couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle, her shoulders shaking slightly, her pretty face flushed, looking incredibly cute.

"Xiao Rui, what are you laughing at?" Shen Junyi turned around and asked with concern.

"Nothing, hehe!" Tang Rui blushed and smiled shyly, like a beautiful flower in a field, or a pure white lotus.

Lin Yupeng caught a glimpse of Tan Shiquan, who was driving, tilting his head slightly and revealing a look of amazement in his eyes.

He was probably captivated by Tang Rui's quiet and shy smile, and his gaze carried a hint of ambiguous lust. Shen Junyi and Tang Rui didn't notice these subtle changes in his expression, but they didn't escape Lin Yupeng's keen eyes. He sneered inwardly, intending to deliberately annoy this lecherous propaganda minister.

Thinking of this, his right hand naturally rose and gently placed on Tang Rui's fragrant shoulder, pulling her into his arms.

Tang Rui's pretty face flushed even more, and she struggled slightly, but it was in vain. Her delicate body nestled against Lin Yupeng's broad chest, her breasts heaving, and her bright eyes flowing with alluring softness.

Lin Yupeng chuckled, gently taking Tang Rui's soft, smooth hand in his other hand and stroking it lightly. He turned to face her and asked softly, "What do you want to buy while we're shopping later?"

Tang Rui blushed and replied sweetly, "I want to buy a few sets of autumn clothes."

Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui's actions, expressions, and tones were all intimate, their eyes filled with tender affection and ambiguous feelings. They didn't seem like cousins at all; they were clearly lovers.

Tan Shiquan, who was driving, glanced in the rearview mirror and saw the couple's intimate gestures and words behind him. He was secretly surprised, and his heart churned. He gritted his teeth and thought bitterly, "Are they incestuous? Or are they just lying to me? They're actually a couple, but they're pretending to be cousins!"

His unstable emotions distracted him from driving. He was already driving quite fast when a van in front of him braked at a traffic light. Then, with a screech, Tan Shiquan's Hongqi car slammed on its brakes, almost causing a collision.

The people inside the car leaned forward. Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui were both wearing seatbelts, so they quickly regained their balance. But Lin Yupeng, wanting to provoke his lecherous minister, used the momentum of the sudden stop to deliberately stick his mouth out. He was very close to Tang Rui, and he kissed her fair and delicate cheek, causing a charming and vibrant blush to rise.

Tang Rui instantly became incredibly shy, lowering her head and blushing so deeply that even her ears turned red. Her heart

pounded wildly like a little rabbit's. Tan Shiquan, seeing this, felt his head buzzing with anger, his blood rushing to his head, and he gritted his teeth inwardly.

"Honey, what's wrong?" Shen Junyi, noticing his strange expression, asked with concern, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.

"Oh, nothing, that van is driving slowly and keeps blocking the way." Tan Shiquan dared not tell the truth, so he could only make up this excuse.

"Then just drive slower!" Shen Junyi said sweetly, her face full of worry.

"Okay, okay, hehe!" Tan Shiquan's face was grave and gloomy; his smile was even more unpleasant than if he had eaten a bitter melon.

Lin Yupeng chuckled inwardly, continuing his subtle flirting with Tang Rui along the way. The near-accident had made Tan Shiquan hesitant to look back, lest he see Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui's intimacy and feel jealous. Out of sight, out of mind.

The car arrived at Xinglong Street, the most bustling street in Tianhan City, and stopped near several shopping malls. Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui got out first, followed by Tan Shiquan and Shen Junyi. The four of them began shopping. The couples walked arm-in-arm, their expressions intimate, but Tan Shiquan's gaze darted around, frequently glancing towards Tang Rui and Lin Yupeng.

Shen Junyi was shopping mainly for her autumn clothes, and naturally, Tan Shiquan was the one paying. Tang Rui was mainly buying clothes for her father, Tang Gang, so she kept lingering at the men's clothing counter, buying two sets of men's autumn clothes. Tan Shiquan, seeing this, assumed Tang Rui was buying clothes for Lin Yupeng, and his jealousy burned even brighter.

Later, after Lin Yupeng's persuasion and insistence, Tang Rui finally agreed to buy herself an autumn outfit. After browsing for a while, she stopped in front of a women's autumn clothing counter and took a liking to a new Chanel autumn coat. The brown-yellow coat had a simple and clear design, highlighting the waist and chest, making the feminine curves subtly revealed, appearing elegant, fashionable, and charming.

Tang Rui tried it on, and everyone from the sales assistant to Lin Yupeng, Tan Shiquan, and Shen Junyi praised it highly. The coat looked like a fresh peonies on her, radiant and beautiful.

But when Tang Rui asked how much the autumn outfit cost, over 1,800 yuan, a look of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she murmured, "So expensive!" Her tone revealed a hint of being wealthy but reluctant to buy it.

At this moment, Tan Shiquan, who was standing next to her, saw an opportunity and immediately leaned over with a smile, saying, "I'll pay for this outfit! Consider it a small gift!" As he spoke, he reached for his wallet and was about to take out money, his yin-yang eyes like mosquitoes in the sweltering summer heat, piercing Tang Rui's heart.

Would Lin Yupeng give him that opportunity? He cursed inwardly, "Pah! You old lecher, even if it's pouring rain, it won't be your turn!" Instantly, he moved to stand beside Tan Shiquan, appearing friendly on the surface, and said, "No need, thank you, I have money!" With that, he snapped open his briefcase and pulled out a stack of RMB, 20,000 yuan. This was the special reward Ruan Yihong had given him a couple of days ago; the RMB was all brand new, as if it had just been withdrawn from the bank.

He pulled out two thousand yuan and slammed it on the counter, smiling, "I'll buy this one. It'll be two thousand yuan in total, keep the change!"

He glanced at Tan Shiquan with a mocking look. Lin Yupeng had seen Tan Shiquan buying clothes for Shen Junyi earlier; Tan Shiquan always haggled. But now, Lin Yupeng was buying clothes for Tang Rui, not only without haggling but also giving her an extra 200 yuan tip, subtly making Tan Shiquan look inferior. One was generous, the other stingy.

Tan Shiquan immediately turned pale with anger, his blood boiling, and he kept banging on the drum.

(Chapter 383: Tan Shiquan's Two Angers;

Chapter 384: Re-entering the Sugar Factory)

Shen Junyi, standing nearby, also noticed something amiss. Why was Tan Shiquan paying for Tang Rui's clothes? Even if Tang Rui was her good friend, it was their first meeting, and she was accompanied by her so-called "cousin." Was he really being so obsequious?

Tang Rui, being incredibly intelligent, immediately sensed Tan Shiquan's ill intentions. Her heart pounded, and a blush quickly spread across her face.

Lin Yupeng, a smug smirk playing on his lips, paid the bill and continued shopping with Tang Rui. However, since discovering Tan Shiquan's problematic attitude, Tang Rui's enthusiasm for shopping waned. After buying her father, Tang Gang, a bottle of wine and two packs of cigarettes, she said goodbye to Shen Junyi, explaining that she and Lin Yupeng were going home to see her father.

Tan Shiquan offered to drive them, but Tang Rui politely declined. She and Lin Yupeng reached the street corner, hailed a taxi, and headed towards Qingshui Town, a town under the jurisdiction of Tianhan City. The Xinyue Sugar Factory there was now a key stronghold for Lin Yupeng, where Tang Rui's father, Tang Gang, was imprisoned.

The taxi driver's face immediately darkened when he heard they were going to Qingshui Town, saying the roads there were bad and fuel-inefficient. He only reluctantly accepted the fare after Lin Yupeng promised him a higher fare.

Arriving at Xinyue Sugar Factory in Qingshui Town, it was already past 4 PM. Lin Yupeng paid the fare and got out with Tang Rui. Seeing no one was paying attention, he immediately pulled off his wig and beard, which he had been using to cover his face, and put them in his bag. If he entered with that disguise, the people inside probably wouldn't recognize him, avoiding unnecessary trouble.

Lin Yupeng began knocking on the sugar factory's large iron gate. After two or three knocks, a deep, powerful voice came from inside: "Who is it?"

He said in a low voice, "I'm Lin Yupeng, come to the gate!" As soon as he finished speaking, the gate creaked open, and Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui stepped inside.

"Where's Director Leng?" Lin Yupeng asked coldly, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. Leng Rui was nominally the deputy factory director, but in reality, she was the top boss here.

"Director Leng is in his office!" Xue Yonggeng leaned forward and answered respectfully.

Lin Yupeng, holding Tang Rui's hand, led the two straight to the director's office door and pushed it open. They saw the puppet director, Tang Gang, sitting behind his desk, listlessly flipping through the newspaper. His mood was much more stable than before; he was now at peace. He had fish and meat for every meal, hadn't suffered any grievances, and didn't have to worry about anything. He was just taking it one day at a time, knowing he wouldn't be free anytime soon. Leng Rui moved a sofa chair and sat diagonally opposite Tang Gang. Her double pupils, resembling the number '8', emitted eerie rays as she constantly glanced at Tang Gang, showing a high level of alertness.

At this moment, Tang Gang heard the door open, suddenly stood up, and upon seeing his daughter Tang Rui, his dull and lonely eyes immediately lit up with two beams of joy.

Upon seeing Lin Yupeng arrive, Leng Rui hurriedly stood up and respectfully greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Lin!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, patting Leng Rui on the shoulder. His gaze swept across the office, noticing two security guards inside, both looking quite energetic, who also greeted Lin Yupeng respectfully.

"Dad, I've come to see you!" Tang Rui's bright eyes shone with joy upon seeing her father. She quickly walked to his desk, took Tang Gang's hand, and shook it, her pretty face full of affection.

Tang Gang smiled and stroked his daughter's silky black hair, asking softly with concern, "How have you been at school lately? Dad misses you a lot!"

Tang Rui replied with a sweet smile, "I'm doing great! How are things here, Dad?" Tang Gang glanced at Lin Yupeng beside him, a look of apprehension on his face, and forced a smile, "I'm doing well too. This place is beautiful, the air is fresh, and the work isn't too busy. It's much better than back in the city."

Tang Rui knew her father was just trying to comfort her. How could being imprisoned be any better? No matter how beautiful the scenery, she couldn't get out!

Lin Yupeng sized up the father and daughter, then placed the clothes, cigarettes, and alcohol that Tang Rui had bought for her father on the table, laughing loudly, "Director Tang, these are the clothes and cigarettes your daughter bought for you. I put them here! See how good your daughter is to you? Shouldn't you work even harder from now on?"

"Definitely, definitely!" Tang Gang forced a smile and replied respectfully.

Lin Yupeng stopped looking at Tang Gang and his daughter, turned to Leng Rui, and said in a deep voice, "How's the factory doing lately?"

Leng Rui replied respectfully, "Everything's normal. We made a net profit of 100,000 yuan last month. Mr. Lin, please take a look at the bill!"

As he spoke, he took a piece of paper from the folder on his desk and handed it to Lin Yupeng. A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes. He took the paper and looked at it carefully. It contained a detailed record of Xinyue Sugar Factory's income and expenditure and total profit for July. He nodded in satisfaction, put the bill back in the folder, and smiled at Leng Rui, saying, "After paying the employees' wages and the factory's daily expenses, the rest of the money is yours to manage!" The so-called "management" was actually like giving it to him for free. After deducting the workers' wages and daily expenses from the 100,000 yuan profit, he could save 50,000 to 60,000 yuan. All the money belonged to Leng Rui, so upon hearing this, his strange double pupils shone with joy and gratitude. He bowed and smiled, "Thank you, President Lin!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, patted Leng Rui's shoulder encouragingly, and said in a deep voice with a sharp glint in his eyes, "Brother Leng, you've worked hard. Keep up the good work! I will definitely not treat you unfairly."

He saw that Leng Rui was quite fond of money, so he catered to his tastes, using money to completely bind him and make him work for him. In this day and age, brotherhood alone is not enough; at crucial moments, one must be generous and righteous to win people's hearts.

Meanwhile, Tang Rui and her father were chatting idly, while Lin Yupeng sat on a bamboo chair in his office, closing his eyes to rest. Before he knew it, it was almost time to finish his meal.

Leng Rui instructed a security guard to go to the canteen and have the chef cook a few dishes to be delivered. Before long, the food arrived: stewed chicken with mushrooms, fish noodles in a pot, white meat and blood sausage, and various green vegetables—all delicious dishes with a strong local flavor and unique taste.

After dinner, Lin Yupeng noticed Tang Rui and Tang Gang seemed to have endless things to talk about, so he interrupted them and smiled at Tang Rui, asking, "Little Rui, when are you planning to go back?"

Tang Rui's beautiful eyes filled with reluctance as she softly pleaded, "Brother Lin, can I stay tonight and spend more time with my father?"

A cold glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he laughed heartily, "Sure, but you'll have to sleep in the duty room next door tonight!"

(Chapter 384 Re-entering the Sugar Factory,

Chapter 385 Delicate Relationship)

Lin Yupeng's implication was clear: there were several grown men in the room, and it wasn't very convenient for a young woman to stay overnight. Besides, with her in the duty room, he could even get intimate with her at night!

Tang Rui naturally knew what Lin Yupeng was thinking. Her pretty face flushed, and she could only nod silently. She couldn't care about anything else now; she wanted to spend as much time as possible with her father.

Seeing that Tang Rui insisted on staying at the sugar factory for the night, Lin Yupeng didn't insist. He took out his phone and called home, telling his family that he would be staying out that night and they didn't need to wait for him.

Fang Na answered the phone. It was common for Lin Yupeng not to come home at night. She gently gave him a few instructions and then hung up, assuming that Lin Yupeng really had something important to do.

After settling in at home, Lin Yupeng had nothing to worry about. He walked around the house a few times by himself, and then wandered around the sugar factory's yard.

By this time, the workers in the sugar factory had already gone home, leaving only a few security guards in the yard. Of course, these were all Lin Yupeng's men.

He chatted with these security guards for a few minutes, subtly inquiring about the recent situation at the sugar factory, and gradually it became dusk.

As the sun set, its afterglow bathed the earth, painting the sky a vibrant tapestry of colors, with fiery red clouds foreshadowing another clear and sunny day.

Lin Yupeng sat on a bench in the courtyard, enjoying the cool air, his mind racing. He recalled his encounter with Tan Shiquan, the city's propaganda minister, earlier that day. Tan's arrogance and lechery were second to none in the entire city; it seemed he'd have to "study" him properly sometime.

He sat there until nightfall, then got up and went to the factory director's office. He saw Tang Rui still chatting with Tang Gang, while Leng Rui watched coldly from the side. The two security guards inside were as alert as ever, showing no sign of slackening their duties—truly well-trained and reassuring.

Lin Yupeng sat in the room until 10 p.m., watching Tang Rui and Tang Gang still chatting away. He chuckled to himself, "It's not like it's a life-or-death situation. They're just making a fuss over trivial things."

Thinking this, he stood up and smiled at Tang Rui, "Rui, it's past 10. You should go to sleep. Your father has been busy all day and needs to rest. I'll arrange for you two to meet often."

Tang Rui was now completely obedient to Lin Yupeng and had no intention of resisting. She gracefully stood up, told her father to rest early, and then left the office with Lin Yupeng.

As Lin Yupeng turned to leave with Tang Rui, he caught a glimpse of Leng Rui staring intently at Tang Rui, his eyes filled with an unfathomable, eerie light. Leng Rui's sharply defined cheek twitched, and his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he held back.

Seeing this, Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He muttered to himself, "Leng Rui's expression is so strange! What does he want to say?"

But he didn't ask Leng Rui. Pretending to be nonchalant, he put his arm around Tang Rui's slender waist and slowly walked out with her.

Arriving at the duty room, he saw it was very clean; no one had lived there since Tang Rui left. Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui sat side by side on the bed, neither speaking, just sitting quietly.

Less than two minutes later, they heard a soft knock on the door. Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a light sharper than a blade. He thought to himself, "Leng Rui has finally arrived. He was hesitant to speak earlier because there were so many people around. Now I want to hear what he has to say."

Reaching the door, he said in a deep voice, "Please come in!" As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened, and Leng Rui walked in. He took only two or three steps across the threshold before stopping, bowing apologetically to Lin Yupeng. He said, "Mr. Lin, I'm so sorry to bother you for a moment. I have something I'd like to discuss with Miss Tang."

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, then said in a deep voice, "Okay, go ahead!" But in his heart, he muttered to himself, "Leng Rui is acting a bit strange today. What does he want to say to Tang Rui?"

He couldn't help but scrutinize Leng Rui closely. He noticed that Leng Rui was holding a yellow paper bag in his hand, which was bulging as if it were filled with money. There was quite a lot of money in it, and he was holding it tightly in his hand, as if it were the most important treasure in his life.

Seeing that Lin Yupeng had allowed him to speak with Tang Rui, Leng Rui's double pupils shone with joy. He gazed at Tang Rui and said in a deep voice, "Miss Tang, I heard you're in the Chinese Department at Tianhan Normal University. I have a fellow townsman studying there too. I wonder if you know him?"

Tang Rui's beautiful eyes flickered with doubt, and she asked sweetly, "What's his name?"

"Shen Junyi!" Leng Rui uttered these three words clearly, and for the first time, a blush of shyness rose on his face, adding a strange touch to his already enigmatic appearance.

Lin Yupeng was also seeing the usually cold and ruthless Leng Rui blush for the first time, finding it quite novel. But what surprised him even more was that the mistress of Tan Shiquan, whom he had met earlier that day, was actually Leng Rui's fellow townsman. Moreover, from Leng Rui's expression, it seemed that his relationship with Shen Junyi was quite subtle. He felt that this matter was becoming increasingly interesting and complex.

Tang Rui's expression was similar to Lin Yupeng's, her surprise and doubt evident. She nodded silently and smiled sweetly, "Shen Junyi? I know her, she's a good friend of mine!"

Leng Rui's face lit up with joy upon hearing this, and he said pleadingly, "That's such a coincidence! I just happen to have something to give her!"

Tang Rui smiled and said, "Then give it to me! I'll give it to her for you when I go back to school tomorrow."

Leng Rui said gratefully, "Thank you, Miss Tang!" He quickly took a few steps forward and handed the yellow paper bag to Tang Rui, saying respectfully, "There's 50,000 yuan inside. 30,000 is for Shen Junyi's living expenses and pocket money. Any extra can be sent to her home. Please have her transfer the remaining 20,000 to my home. The account number is on the slip of paper inside. Thank you!

" Upon hearing this, Rui hurriedly took the paper bag, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and doubt. She smiled and said, "Don't worry! I'll pass it on to her for you. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

Leng Rui's expression returned to its cold and ruthless state. He slowly shook his head and said coldly, "No!"

Lin Yupeng glanced at the money bag in Tang Rui's hand, then looked at Leng Rui, and muttered to himself, "Fifty thousand yuan, that's probably Leng Rui's income as factory manager this month. He didn't keep much for himself; he gave it all away, especially to Shen Junyi. He gave her thirty thousand yuan at once. What exactly is his relationship with Shen Junyi?"

Seeing that Tang Rui had agreed to his request, Leng Rui was about to turn around and leave. He didn't want to disturb Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui's time together, but as soon as he turned around, Lin Yupeng called him back.

Chapter 385 Delicate Relationship

Chapter 386 A Heart Not So Cold-Hearted

"Brother Leng, what exactly is your relationship with Shen Junyi? I don't think it's just as simple as being from the same hometown," Lin Yupeng said with a sharp glint in his eyes, staring at Leng Rui and chuckling dryly.

Leng Rui turned around, his face still as cold as iron, but a hint of warmth shone in his mysterious eyes as he said calmly, "She is my fiancée."

As soon as he said this, Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui exchanged a glance, their astonishment deepening. Shen Junyi was actually Leng Rui's fiancée? And she was actually Tan Shiquan's mistress? Was Leng Rui completely unaware of this and kept in the dark? But Lin Yupeng noticed that in Tang Rui's eyes, besides astonishment, there was also a trace of inexplicable worry, as if she knew something inside.

Lin Yupeng turned his gaze to Leng Rui and tentatively asked, "Oh, is that so? Your two families have a good relationship? Can you tell me about it?"

Leng Rui nodded indifferently and said coldly, "Yes, my family and the Shen family are neighbors and have a close relationship. Shen Junyi and I were betrothed since childhood. I never liked studying and went out to work after graduating from junior high school. Junyi's grades were quite good, though. Neither of our families were well-off. The money I earned from working, besides supplementing the family income, went to support her education. Her tuition from high school to university was all earned by me."

Lin Yupeng sighed inwardly upon hearing this, a bitter feeling welling up inside him. He hadn't expected that Leng Rui, seemingly cold and even enigmatic, actually possessed a heart that wasn't so cold, that she had a kind and soft side to her humanity. Although his words were few and his narration somewhat stiff, Lin Yupeng sensed a genuine affection for Shen Junyi in his voice. No wonder he seemed so greedy; he wasn't enjoying himself, but rather trying to earn more money to support his fiancée's education and cover the living expenses of both families!

But why had Shen Junyi betrayed Leng Rui and turned to Tan Shiquan? Was it for money, or some other reason?

Thinking this, he waved to Leng Rui, indicating he could leave. Leng Rui immediately turned, pushed open the door, and walked out, then turned back and closed it behind him.

Lin Yupeng's expression was grave, his bright eyes flashing with a sharp light, like bolts of lightning striking down from rolling dark clouds. He was contemplating whether to tell Leng Rui about Shen Junyi.

If he told him directly, Leng Rui certainly wouldn't accept it! The hatred of killing one's father and the humiliation of having one's wife stolen—what man wouldn't be enraged by either of these? Unless he's not a man! Given Leng Rui's personality, he would definitely seek revenge on Tan Shiquan, and might even kill him! Regardless of whether Leng Rui has the ability to kill Tan Shiquan, one thing is certain: Tan Shiquan is the head of the municipal propaganda department, with deep connections. Killing him would be like stirring up a hornet's nest; trouble would follow one after another. The police would relentlessly pursue him, and not only would Leng Rui be unable to escape, but Lin Yupeng would also be implicated.

Killing a corrupt official to rid the people of a scourge isn't impossible, but the timing is clearly not right. Lin Yupeng has decided not to tell Leng Rui about this for now, lest he be provoked and do something extreme. However, keeping it a secret forever isn't a solution either! First, the truth will eventually come out; Leng Rui will find out sooner or later. Second, Leng Rui is Lin Yupeng's brother; can he just stand by and watch Leng Rui be cuckolded? He needed to devise a foolproof plan to get Shen Junyi away from Tan Shiquan and teach him a lesson.

Ruan Yihong had already warned him that the special investigation team secretly investigating the Tianqiong Group was aware of him. Therefore, he didn't want to take extreme measures to help Leng Rui win back his fiancée, Shen Junyi. He needed to use conventional methods, ideally persuading Shen Junyi to leave Tan Shiquan voluntarily.

With that in mind, he decided to indirectly learn about Shen Junyi's situation through Tang Rui, since Tang Rui was still his good friend.
"Xiao Rui, how long have you known Shen Junyi?" Lin Yupeng stared at Tang Rui, his eyes flashing, and asked in a deep voice.

Ever since Tang Rui learned that Leng Rui was Shen Junyi's fiancé, she had felt uneasy and secretly worried. Hearing Lin Yupeng's question, a bright light flashed in her clear and bright eyes, and she said sweetly, "We've known each other for over a year, and she and I live in the same dormitory."

"Oh? When did she start dating Tan Shiquan?" Lin Yupeng asked as he gently placed his hand on Tang Rui's shoulder, appearing very casual, like a couple chatting intimately.

Tang Ruixiu's eyes welled up with melancholy and sorrow. She said softly, "It was probably at the end of last semester. One night she didn't come home. The next morning was Sunday, a day off, and the other girls in the dorm were sleeping in. Suddenly, Shen Junyi ran in crying. I saw her clothes were disheveled, and I knew something had happened. But no matter how we asked her, she wouldn't say anything, she just kept crying… From then on, she never came home at night. Later, I found out she was with a man more than twenty years her senior!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "Shen Junyi didn't come home one night, and when she returned the next morning, she was sobbing uncontrollably. From then on, she got together with Tan Shiquan. There must be a cause and effect connection. Based on this, could it be that Tan Shiquan raped Shen Junyi and then comforted her with sweet words, leaving Shen Junyi with no choice but to become his mistress? But Tan Shiquan is a respectable man..." "The city's propaganda minister, Shen Junyi is just a college student from the countryside. Their social statuses are worlds apart. How could this relationship happen? Someone must be pulling the strings behind the scenes. And today, seeing how intimate Shen Junyi and Tan Shiquan were, it seems she wasn't being forced. It's also possible Shen Junyi actively seduced Tan Shiquan. A man in his forties is always very attractive to a girl with a father complex!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he asked in a deep voice, "Do you know who Shen Junyi's boyfriend is?"

Tang Rui's clear, spring-like eyes flickered with melancholy as she said softly, "I don't know him. I think he's a high-ranking official."

Lin Yupeng nodded and continued, "Do you know anything about Shen Junyi's family? Tell me about it!"

Tang Rui sighed sadly and replied softly, "Her mother mysteriously disappeared when she was two years old. Her father raised her alone. Shen Junyi went to college..." "Her father was all alone at home."

Chapter 386 A Not-So-Cold Heart

Chapter 387 New Situation

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "How is it? Shen Junyi has relied on her father since she was a child, lacking maternal love. As long as she has paternal love, I think she has a bit of an Oedipus complex!"

He then asked with concern, "Has Shen Junyi told you that she has a fiancé named Leng Rui?"

Tang Rui shook her head and said, "No! She said that there is a fellow villager here who is very nice to her, but every time she meets that fellow villager, she does it behind our backs."

A bright light flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes. He gently took Tang Rui's soft and smooth little hand and said softly, "Now you know, right? Her fiancé is Leng Rui. He is so good to her, but she betrayed him! I think we need to persuade her to come back to the right path. There is no good outcome with that man. In the end, she will only hurt herself!" Tang

Rui's beautiful eyes were filled with melancholy. She said with sadness, "I have also tried to persuade her..." Several times, she had thought about leaving that man, but she could never bring herself to do it. That man was actually quite good to her, and very persistent.

Lin Yupeng sneered, "She still hasn't made up her mind! I think we need to have a serious talk with her sometime. Leng Rui is my good friend, and Shen Junyi is your good friend. I don't want to see Leng Rui go astray because of her. You know his temper, so we must persuade Shen Junyi to leave that man completely!"

Tang Rui nodded in agreement, saying softly, "Yes, let's find some time to persuade her together. It's not too late to turn back now; it's a bottomless abyss!"

Actually, Tang Rui was referring to Shen Junyi, but she felt as if she were talking about herself. She felt that Lin Yupeng, who was with her now, was also a dangerous person. Being with him always made her feel uneasy, but it was too late for her to turn back. Her father was under his control, and she could only silently obey him.

Lin Yupeng knew Tang Rui still had reservations about him, but it was already late at night, and at this time every night, his desires would ignite, especially with Tang Rui, this beautiful, pure, quiet, and elegant young woman, beside him, making it even harder to control himself. "

A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime." Was beauty a crime? Was the body a crime? He'd better worry about the present!

Lin Yupeng's lust surged, and his hands began to roam over Tang Rui's delicate body, slowly removing her dark green dress, revealing her vibrant and alluring slender figure. Tang Rui knew she would return sooner or later; her beautiful eyes were slightly closed, her long eyelashes trembling alluringly.

Underneath, Tang Rui wore adorable Winnie the Pooh cartoon lingerie, white high-waisted briefs, which further accentuated her exquisite figure. Her pure and beautiful face was clean and unblemished.

Lin Yupeng's hands caressed her soft, firm breasts through her bra, each touch gentle. Tang Rui closed her beautiful eyes and silently endured it, waves of tingling pleasure rising within her, her heart pounding wildly, and a carnal desire seemingly sprouting within her.

Then she felt a chill on her upper and lower body simultaneously; Lin Yupeng's hands had moved in unison, stripping away her bra and panties, leaving her completely naked.

Tang Rui lay quietly on the bed, her pretty face as red as a bright red cloth, even her ears were flushed. She gently bit her plump, red lips, awaiting a storm of passion.

Lin Yupeng, aroused by her shy expression, couldn't resist the urge to penetrate her. After some caresses and kisses, he lowered his hips and gently entered Tang Rui's tender body, moving rhythmically.

Tang Rui couldn't help but part her lips slightly, her delicate body trembling gently in response. After a torrential downpour, she gripped the sheets tightly, opened her mouth wide, and let out an alluring moan, as if electrocuted. Her body convulsed powerfully for a moment, and finally, as if floating on clouds, she reached that wonderful paradise…

Tang Rui's body was rather weak; after three orgasms, she became increasingly soft and weak, like a lump of spring mud, and a sudden wave of exhaustion washed over her.

Lin Yupeng didn't want to hurt her body, so he stopped his physical advances and coaxed her to sleep.

In the middle of the night, Lin Yupeng's phone suddenly rang. He quickly picked it up and answered. He heard Xiaoru's sweet but worried voice on the other end: "Brother Lin, where are you?" A

sharp glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes. He thought to himself, "Didn't I say I wouldn't be home tonight? Has something happened at home?" He immediately replied in a low voice, "I'm staying at a friend's house. What happened at home?"

Xiaoru answered sweetly, "Yes! Brother Xiang just caught a suspicious man, he seems to be a thief."

Lin Yupeng was startled and pressed, "What happened? Tell me in detail!"

Xiaoru said sweetly, "It's like this, Brother Xiang was on duty on the first floor last night when he suddenly noticed someone jump into the yard. Although the sound was very faint, he still noticed it. So he opened the gate, went into the yard, and subdued the person. I was still awake upstairs at that time." Hearing a strange noise downstairs, I went out to check and saw Brother Xiang dragging someone in by the neck. "That's what happened. We've tied him up and put him in the kitchen. Brother Lin, what do you think we should do with him?"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself, "Is that person really a thief as Xiaoru said? I think he might be a spy sent by our enemies to gather intelligence! Who did this?" He then asked coldly, "Did you find out who that person was?"

Xiaoru replied sweetly, "Yes, we did. He's been pretending to be mute and won't say anything. Brother Xiang wanted to hit him, but I stopped him. If he accidentally killed him, that would be a real problem—a matter of life and death!"

Before leaving, Lin Yupeng had instructed Xiang Kui to follow Xiaoru's orders completely while he was away. This woman was quite cunning; in terms of intelligence and leadership, she was no less than Lin Yupeng.

"Brother Lin, what do you think we should do with that guy?" Xiao Ru asked sweetly after Lin Yupeng remained silent for a while.

Lin Yupeng's bright eyes flashed with a cold, piercing light as he said in a deep voice, "This isn't a police station, and we can't set up a court here. That's illegal. Even keeping him locked up in the house for more than 24 hours would be considered illegal detention. So call the police now. This guy broke into a house in the middle of the night; he's definitely up to do something bad. Let the police question him properly! Call me again after the police take him away."

Xiao Ru gave a sweet reply and hung up the phone. Lin Yupeng placed his phone on his pillow, waiting for Xiao Ru's call. He glanced at Tang Rui beside him; she must have been too tired, as he hadn't woken her up when he answered the phone.

Chapter 387 New Situation

Chapter 388 Old Ginger is Spicy

Lin Yupeng lay on the bed, his starry eyes flashing with a sharp light. He thought to himself, "Could that person be an ordinary thief? I think it's unlikely. Could he be an assassin sent by Long Da? Or a spy sent by an enemy to keep watch? In any case, he's definitely after me."

About half an hour later, his phone rang. Lin Yupeng knew it must be Xiao Ru who answered. He pressed the answer button and immediately asked, "Xiao Ru, has that guy been taken to the police station?"

Xiao Ru sweetly replied on the other end of the phone, "Yes! The police just took him away."

Lin Yupeng grunted in agreement, his voice cold. He then asked, "Did this alarm Fang Na and Qin Xue?"

Xiao Ru replied sweetly, "No, they're sleeping soundly!"

Lin Yupeng felt relieved. It was best that Fang Na and Qin Xue didn't know about this, to avoid causing them worry, especially Qin Xue, who had just recovered from that fright and couldn't afford any more stress. So he said in a deep voice, "Xiao Ru, since they don't know, don't tell them about this again, so as not to worry them."

Xiao Ru sweetly agreed. Lin Yupeng gave her a few more instructions before hanging up. He then immediately dialed the mobile phone of Yin Shaoliang, the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Although it was the middle of the night, he had to report this important situation to Yin Shaoliang. If it was someone sent by Long Da, it might be helpful in solving the series of criminal cases involving the Long Da Group.

After two rings, Yin Shaoliang's powerful and magnetic voice suddenly rang out: "Hello, who is this?" His tone was calm and even, as if he were always energetic, ready to rush to the front lines of solving cases at any time.

Lin Yupeng said coldly, "This is Lin Yupeng, Director Yin. I have an important report to give you! A thief broke into my residence tonight. I suspect this guy might have been sent by Long Da's gang. I've already taken him to the North Suburb Development Zone Police Station. I hope you can intervene and bring him to the Municipal Public Security Bureau for interrogation. Perhaps we can get some valuable clues."

Yin Shaoliang hesitated for a moment, then replied coldly, "Sure! The interrogation of Long Wu has been slow lately, and we need to find another breakthrough. I'll contact the North Suburb Police Station now and try to get him there by this morning." "Bring the suspect over here."

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Okay, Director Yin, thank you for your trouble. Remember to let me know if there's any new information, especially about my girlfriend Qin Xue's parents, who are still missing. I'm very worried."

Yin Shaoliang said in a deep voice, "I understand how you feel. This case is quite complicated. I'm currently reorganizing my resources to investigate it as quickly as possible. Please rest assured!"

Lin Yupeng said, "Okay, I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye!"

With that, he hung up Yin Shaoliang's phone. It was past 1:00 PM, and Tang Rui was still fast asleep beside him.

Lin Yupeng, however, couldn't sleep. His mind was racing. He suddenly realized that he had become much more composed and cautious in his actions recently. If it were in the past, he would definitely have taken matters into his own hands and beaten the thief half to death to try and get a confession directly. But Ruan Yihong's warning had touched a nerve, making it impossible for him to take any extreme actions that might provoke the police recently!

Lin Yupeng increasingly felt that Zhang Yueran's method of "using official power to suppress dissidents" was indeed very clever; no wonder they say "old ginger is spicier!"

The next morning, he got up early, woke the sleeping Tang Rui, dressed, and said goodbye to Tang Gang and Leng Rui.

Tang Rui knew she would be separated from her father for some time again, and her expression was somewhat gloomy and melancholy. Only after Tang Gang's comforting words did she reluctantly say goodbye.

Before leaving, Lin Yupeng carefully instructed Leng Rui to keep an eye on the sugar factory, and Tang Rui also assured him that she would transfer the money to Shen Junyi. The two then left the sugar factory. This time, Lin Yupeng put on a wig, a big beard, and thick eyebrows, transforming himself into an "artist" again.

The two arrived at the town entrance, caught a minivan heading into the city, and drove into Tianhan City.

The rickshaw's final stop was at the western edge of Tianhan City, where Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui got off and hailed a taxi, heading directly to Tianhan Normal University.

It was past 7 a.m., and the entrance to Tianhan Normal University was bustling with activity. Cars pulled up one after another, and many beautifully dressed young women emerged. Entrepreneurs and government officials from Tianhan City had gathered there for another party. Seeing this

, Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp, cold light. He remembered something, pulled Tang Rui to a secluded corner, stared at her, and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Rui, I suddenly remembered something. That Tan Shiquan seems to have ill intentions towards you. You have to be careful! Although you're smart, that guy is a seasoned veteran. You need to be vigilant. Call me if anything happens."

Tang Rui nodded obediently, her pretty face flushing, and whispered, "I know, I'll protect myself!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed again, and he said in a deep voice, "Xiao Rui, don't rush to give the money bag Leng Rui gave you to Shen Junyi. Let's arrange a place to meet her privately..." " When we meet her alone to persuade her, I'll give her Leng Rui's money as well. That will strengthen my persuasiveness and might help me win her back."

Tang Rui smiled gently, nodded obediently, and handed the money bag to Lin Yupeng, saying, "Then you can keep this money! I've never handled so much money before, I'm so nervous!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, took the money bag, and put it in his briefcase. He gazed at Tang Rui with a smile and said in a deep voice, "Go to school! Remember to find some time to meet Shen Junyi. I'll give her the money myself, and we need to give her a good talking to."

Tang Rui nodded slightly, then turned and left Lin Yupeng, walking into the gates of Tianhan Normal University.

Lin Yupeng watched her figure disappear into the bustling crowd at the gate, then took a taxi back to his old house in the East Bay District, which was very close to Tianhan Normal University, only a ten-minute ride away.

He returned home, changed out of his disguise, and put on his usual sharp suit. He glanced at his watch; it was only 7:30 AM. He called Xiang Kui to pick him up at the entrance of the complex.

Twenty minutes later, Xiang Kui's Audi A6 sped up and came to a smooth stop beside Lin Yupeng.

Seeing Xiao Ru inside, Lin Yupeng opened the door, leaned in, and sat with her in the back seat.

(Chapter 388: Old is Spicy;

Chapter 389: Reunion with President

Zhang) Xiang Kui, the bodyguard in the driver's seat, started the car and drove directly to Tianqiong Group.

In the car, Lin Yupeng inquired in detail about what had happened the previous night from Xiao Ru, making sure he had a clear understanding. Now, he could only hope for a breakthrough with Yin Shaoliang.

Arriving at the vice president's office at Tianqiong Group, Lin Yupeng began the first day of work of the new week. He couldn't afford to be idle these next few days.

First, his new plan had to be implemented: the investment in building a film studio, which had just been finalized a few days prior. There were basically no problems with Mayor Tao Haiping; the plan to relocate the Hongfa Paper Mill had already been drafted, but it remained unresolved due to the paper mill's deliberate delays. Now, all that was needed was to obtain the development rights to the land where the paper mill was located, and this only required a word from Mayor Tao Haiping.

The most crucial task was persuading the Weather Group to invest in developing this land. He would leave the coordination with Chairman Jin to Xiaoru, and he would have to personally handle the public relations with President Zhang Yueran.

With this in mind, he immediately dialed the president's office, asking Lang Zikun to arrange a meeting between him and Zhang Yueran. Lang Zikun readily agreed, and about half an hour later, the president's office called, instructing Lin Yupeng to immediately go to the president's office to meet Zhang Yueran.

Zhang Yueran has three publicly disclosed offices, but Lin Yupeng has only visited office number one once. He has never been to offices number two or three. Zhang Yueran's whereabouts are extremely secretive; he is often elusive, appearing and disappearing without a trace.

Lin Yupeng arrived at the president's office number one. Qin Xi and a team of security guards were on guard at the door. Upon seeing him, they quickly bowed and opened the door, saying respectfully, "President Lin, please come in!"

Lin Yupeng gave Qin Xi a cold glance before stepping inside. Inside, Zhang Yueran was sitting behind a large camphor wood desk, his expression solemn, his gaze fixed on a single line, his eyes shooting out two sharp, knife-like glints. When he caught sight of Lin Yupeng entering, those glints became even brighter.

He pointed to a luxurious leather sofa diagonally opposite his desk, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, please sit down!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, leaned forward, and sat down, as if he were sitting on the lap of a sexy and alluring naked beauty. The parts of his body that touched the sofa felt soft and tender, as if he were enveloped by a gentle ocean. Leaning against the back of the sofa, he felt as if countless warm and smooth little hands were gently massaging his back and shoulders. No matter how tired he was, as long as he sat on this sofa, it would all disappear, replaced by unparalleled comfort and ease. With each tremor of his body, he felt a sense of ethereal bliss.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Zhang Yueran really knows how to enjoy life. This massage sofa must be incredibly expensive, at least a level above the sofa in my office!"

Just then, Zhang Yueran's deep, powerful voice rang out, "Brother Lin, is there something you need?"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he stared at Zhang Yueran with a smile, saying, "Yes, Mr. Zhang, I recently came up with a new investment proposal and would like to report it to you."

Zhang Yueran's eyes gleamed, and he smiled, "Oh? Go ahead and tell me!"

Lin Yupeng smiled frankly and laid out his plan. Zhang Yueran's eyes flashed, and he listened quietly, a strange, unreadable glint occasionally flashing across his serious expression.

After Lin Yupeng finished explaining, Zhang Yueran's gaze sharpened again. He pondered for a long while before saying, "Brother Lin, I initially judge your plan to be feasible and quite suitable for the group's development direction. Given the current situation, the group must transform as soon as possible to divert the police's attention. All the illegal businesses we've been doing in the past should be brought into the legitimate business. Otherwise, once the police have enough evidence, our group will be doomed. The plan you just mentioned to invest in the film and television city can be seen as an attempt during our group's transformation period, but I feel there are still many difficulties, especially with that Hongfa Paper Mill, which has a very strong background..." "Shenzhen is a powerful and influential place, and several mayors have been unable to do anything about it. If we want to buy that land, we will have to clash with Hongfa Paper Mill and the forces behind them, involving interests from all sides. Therefore, I need to consult the board of directors and make a decision after discussion!"

He said this long speech, but in the end, it all boiled down to the need for careful study and discussion, followed by a vote by the board of directors to decide whether to implement the plan. Lin Yupeng knew this would be the outcome. Zhang Yueran has always been cautious in his actions. Building a film and television city would cost at least 50 million yuan, and it would also involve conflicts of interest with others. Therefore, he had to think it over carefully.

Thinking of this, Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and said, "Alright then! I'm just making a suggestion, and I hope the board will consider it carefully."

Zhang Yueran nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, go back and put the plan you just discussed into writing. Write a detailed investment plan and submit it to the president's office. I'll take it to the board meeting for everyone to discuss. Once it's adopted, you'll be the chief planner of this project!"

Lin Yupeng said with a happy expression, "Okay, I'll do it right away!" After saying that, he stood up, bid farewell to Zhang Yueran, and turned to leave the president's office.

Watching Lin Yupeng's departing figure, a strange and mysterious glint flashed in Zhang Yueran's sharp eyes again...

Lin Yupeng returned to his vice president's office and immediately asked his secretary, Xiaoru, to write the plan for investing in and building the film and television city. He had already explained the plan to Xiaoru in detail before, so today he only needed to add a few more details to complete it.

After listening to Lin Yupeng's supplementary explanation, Xiaoru began to work on the plan and promised to finish it before the end of the day.

Lin Yupeng offered her a few words of encouragement, then returned to the sofa and closed his eyes in deep thought. Suddenly, the lecherous and arrogant face of Tan Shiquan, the propaganda minister of the municipal party committee, flashed into his mind. He secretly vowed to himself, "Just who is this guy? I have to find out his background. "

With that thought, he opened his eyes, his sharp, piercing gaze shooting out like lightning. He grabbed the phone on his desk and dialed Lang Zikun's office again.

"President Lin, hello. What can I do for you?" Since Lin Yupeng had firmly grasped his weakness, Lang Zikun had become even more polite to him, practically granting his every request.

Lin Yupeng still didn't know whether Lang Zikun was President Zhang's confidant or Chairman Jin's protégé. He seemed like a two-faced man, trying to please both sides and daring not to offend either. He had mastered the art of social maneuvering and Machiavellianism to the fullest.

Chapter 389 Reunion with President Zhang

Chapter 390 The Four Treasures General

"Do you have the secret file of Tan Shiquan, the Propaganda Minister of the Municipal Party Committee? If so, send it to me immediately. If not, please send someone to investigate him secretly. I urgently need all his information, the more detailed the better!" Lin Yupeng's words were like driving a pig through a dead end—he was determined to get Tan Shiquan's personal information, regardless of whether Lang Zikun had it or not.

"I happen to have a copy here. I'll send someone to deliver it to you right away, but..." Lang Zikun paused, then said in a deep voice, "President Lin, Tan Shiquan is not someone you can easily deal with! This guy is a direct relative of the Provincial Party Secretary, and he has deep roots in Tianhan City."

Lin Yupeng chuckled, "Don't worry about that. I just want to make friends with him!" Having said that, he didn't want to waste any more words and immediately hung up the phone.

A short while later, a staff member from the President's Office delivered Tan Shiquan's secret file. Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up. He quickly opened the file bag, pulled out Tan Shiquan's relevant information, and carefully examined it.

The document clearly stated that Tan Shiquan was the nephew of Tan Zongming, the provincial party secretary. It also emphasized the Tan family's background: Tan Fangming was nearly sixty years old and had only one daughter. Tan Shiquan was the son of his younger brother, Tan Fangliang, and the only son in the Tan family. Therefore, Tan Zongming focused on cultivating him, treating him like his own son. Tan Shiquan became a member of the municipal party committee and the head of the propaganda department in his early forties, all thanks to Tan Zongming's influence.

Looking at his disciplinary violations, Lin Yupeng was truly surprised. The document was blank, meaning that Tan Shiquan had no record of embezzlement or bribery during his many years in office, or perhaps there was such a record, but it was too well hidden, and Lang Zikun had not searched for relevant materials.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "I don't believe this guy can be completely clean-cut. Where does all the money he uses to support his mistresses come from?"

So he continued to focus on Tan Shiquan's lifestyle section, which listed a whole bunch of related information. This guy was addicted to women, and the number of women he had relationships with was close to three digits. His briefcase always contained four treasures, known as the "Four Treasures General."

What were the four treasures? Pornography, money, Viagra, and condoms!

These were all essential items for his womanizing. Pornography could guide his practice, money could win the hearts of beautiful women, Viagra could enhance his performance, and condoms could eliminate any worries.

The section emphasized Tan Shiquan's use of condoms. He always wore condoms when he was having sex with women. Besides the most basic function—prevention—it also served as a precaution to avoid leaving any traces and evidence. Tan Shiquan had certainly put a lot of effort into personal protection.

Lin Yupeng read through the file in one go, his anger surging, especially since Shen Junyi's name was listed among Tan Shiquan's mistresses. How could such a morally bankrupt and corrupt official be the head of the municipal propaganda department? What kind of propaganda was he spreading?

After finishing the secret file, Lin Yupeng felt heavy-hearted. No wonder Tianhan City's GDP growth had been slow, its public security chaotic, and its social atmosphere deteriorating in recent years—it was all related to these officials corrupted by sugar-coated bullets!

After reading Tan Shiquan's secret file, Lin Yupeng pondered his future plans to deal with him. Time flew by.

Before leaving work that evening, Xiaoru finally finished writing the investment plan. Lin Yupeng took a look; it was detailed, rigorous, and logically sound. He was very satisfied and asked Xiaoru to personally deliver the investment plan to the president's office. That concluded his work for the day.

Just as he was about to leave work, Lin Yupeng's phone suddenly rang. He quickly pressed the answer button, and Tang Rui's sweet voice came from the other end: "Hello, is this Brother Lin?"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, and he laughed heartily, "It's me, what's up?"

Tang Rui said sweetly, "Brother Lin, I've already made an appointment with Shen Junyi, and she's agreed to meet you tonight."

Lin Yupeng was overjoyed. Tang Rui really took this matter to heart and acted very quickly. He hurriedly asked, "That's great! I..." He also wanted to persuade her to leave Tan Shiquan as soon as possible, lest she sink deeper and the consequences be unimaginable!

Tang Rui responded sweetly and continued, "Brother Lin, you'd better dress up like you did yesterday! The time is set for 7 pm tonight, meet me at the Sichuan restaurant near our school!"

Lin Yupeng laughed and said, "Okay, I'll dress up like that even if you don't say so. It's best to book a private room so it's easier to talk!"

Tang Rui said sweetly, "Okay, I'll book it right away. Goodbye, Brother Lin!" With that, she hung up the phone.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Looks like I'll have to pretend to be an artist again tonight!"

After getting off work that evening, Lin Yupeng had Xiang Kui take Xiao Ru home first, while he took a taxi alone to his old house in Dongwan District. He changed into the wig, beard, fake eyebrows, and clothes he was wearing as an "artist." He stayed at home until about 6:30 pm, half an hour before the agreed time, before stepping out of the house and taking a taxi straight to the gate of Tianhan Normal University.

Upon arriving at his destination, he paid the fare and got out of the car, heading straight for the Sichuan-style restaurant diagonally opposite the school gate

. As the name suggests, this place served Sichuan cuisine. Nowadays, girls love spicy and flavorful food, and Sichuan cuisine is a popular and affordable option, making it a very popular restaurant. From afar, he saw Tang Rui standing prettily at the entrance, looking around. When she saw Lin Yupeng, dressed like an "artist," approaching, her pretty face immediately lit up with a sweet smile, and she waved to him with her lotus-root-like arms.

Lin Yupeng quickly walked over and smiled, "Has Shen Junyi arrived?"

Tang Rui shook her head and said sweetly, "She said she'll be here in a bit and told us to go inside and order."

Lin Yupeng nodded, took Tang Rui's soft and smooth hand, and stepped into the restaurant. A charming blush rose to Tang Rui's pretty face. The place was very close to the school, and she was afraid that her classmates, who knew her, would see them and gossip behind her back, as Lin Yupeng was holding her hand so intimately. She had declared in her freshman year that she wouldn't have a boyfriend for four years of university to focus on her studies!

But things had turned out differently; fate had played a cruel trick on her. To save her father, Tang Gang, she had no choice but to submit to Lin Yupeng. If her classmates saw her so intimately with a man, it would surely cause a stir. But she didn't dare pull her hand away from Lin Yupeng's and could only let him hold it.

Lin Yupeng was unaware of the subtle changes in Tang Rui's heart. He simply took her small hand naturally; in his heart, he had already considered Tang Rui his woman.

Chapter 390 The Four Treasures General

Chapter 391 Seeing Junyi Again

This Sichuan restaurant is exquisitely decorated and has a nice environment. Most of the people who come to eat are student couples. The hall is bustling with noise and every seat is taken. If Tang Rui hadn't booked a private room in advance, she probably would have to wait in line to eat here.

Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui arrived at their reserved private room, waiting for Shen Junyi, the leading lady of tonight's performance. Just after 7 PM, Shen Junyi appeared precisely on time. She wore a light purple dress with a white belt adorned with a shimmering gold buckle. Her fair and delicate face was vibrant, her breasts full and firm, her figure curvaceous and graceful. Her long, sexy legs were encased in crystal flesh-colored stockings, making her appear charming and full of youthful energy.

Lin Yupeng had often wondered why such a beautiful young woman would become a corrupt official's mistress. Was it for money, or did she truly have a father complex? Today, the answer would be revealed.

"You're here, hehe, please have a seat!" Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and gestured to the seat opposite him.

Shen Junyi smiled sweetly and gracefully moved to sit opposite Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui. At this moment, the waiter presented the menu, and Lin Yupeng politely let Shen Junyi order.

Although Shen Junyi often frequented upscale restaurants with Tan Shiquan, she still had a soft spot for these popular dishes, after all, she came from a poor rural background. She ordered two dishes—twice-cooked pork and spicy chicken—and then returned the menu to Lin Yupeng with a sweet smile.

Lin Yupeng then asked Tang Rui to order, but she only ordered stir-fried shredded potatoes before returning the menu to him. Lin Yupeng then ordered two of the restaurant's signature dishes, boiled fish and spicy blood curd, and also ordered two bottles of iced tea specifically for the two girls.

Before long, all the dishes were served, their vibrant colors and rich aromas whetting the appetite. A few bites were truly unforgettable. This restaurant's Sichuan cuisine was indeed very authentic; no wonder it was so popular!

Sichuan cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines of China, renowned for its "one dish, one style; a hundred dishes, a hundred flavors," emphasizing "seven flavors and eight tastes."

Lin Yupeng wasn't there to enjoy the food, so after a few bites, he started chatting with Shen Junyi, trying to find a way to get to the point.

Shen Junyi's clear, lake-like eyes looked at Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui, and she giggled, "I have a little question, and you two have to answer it seriously!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, but thought to himself, "I didn't ask you, and you're asking me first?"

A suggestive glint flashed in Shen Junyi's eyes as she looked at Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui, and she asked with a giggle, "Are you really cousins? I feel like you're a couple! Don't lie to me!"

Tang Rui blushed, gave him a shy yet reproachful look, and said seriously, "No..." "Don't talk nonsense! He really is my cousin!"

Lin Yupeng chimed in, "Yeah, haha, this isn't a joke, she really is my cousin!"

Shen Junyi, still looking suspicious, gazed at Tang Rui's blushing face and said with a smile, "Xiao Rui, are you worried about breaking your promise to your classmates if you find a boyfriend, so you deliberately said he's your cousin?"

Tang Rui knew Shen Junyi was referring to her vow not to have a boyfriend in college, and her expression became even more embarrassed. She glared at Shen Junyi and said coquettishly, "You just make up wild ideas!" "That's not what you're saying!"

Shen Junyi chuckled. "Why are you so shy? I think that's exactly what it is, Xiaorui, what are you afraid of? You said that back then because you hadn't met your ideal partner yet. Now that you have, love comes like a storm, you can't escape it. You don't need to care about what others think. Love the one you love, let others talk! Take me for example, my husband and I are twenty years apart in age, and we still got together. As long as you're happy, just ignore the gossip."

Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "Hehe, I haven't even asked yet, and you've already told me!" The opportunity had presented itself, so he immediately interjected, "Hehe, that makes sense. How did you and your husband meet?" Upon

hearing this, a fleeting, almost imperceptible sadness flashed across Shen Junyi's beautiful eyes. She replied softly, "A friend introduced us."

Her answer was brief, and she tried her best to make her tone peaceful, even conveying a sense of happiness and sweetness. However, Lin Yupeng detected the helplessness, pain, and fear hidden beneath her tone.

Lin Yupeng's pupils contracted to needle-like slits, and two piercing beams of light shot out, striking Shen Junyi's face. His tone was icy and intimidating as he asked, "Are you willingly with him? Didn't you force me?"

Each word felt like an invisible needle piercing Shen Junyi's fragile heart. Her delicate body trembled slightly, but she maintained a composed facade and answered without hesitation, "Of course I am! My husband treats me very well."

Lin Yupeng sneered, "Your husband? That's not quite accurate! You should say someone else's shared husband!"

Shen Junyi's body stiffened, her beautiful eyes revealing surprise and embarrassment. She wanted to speak in her defense, but couldn't find the right words.

Seeing that the time was right, Lin Yupeng decided to unleash his trump card. He took out the paper bag containing 50,000 yuan that Leng Rui had given him from his briefcase, slammed it on the table, and stared intently at Shen Junyi, coldly saying, "Leng Rui asked me to give this to you. Take a look!"

Shen Junyi's body trembled again, her clear, autumn-water-like eyes casting two gentle, soft waves onto the money bag lying quietly on the table. It was a bag handmade from yellow kraft paper, unlike other paper bags. This one was trapezoidal, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, with a groove at the top and two ropes tied to it, so it could be carried upright and looked like a gold ingot.

Shen Junyi recognized at a glance that this was a paper bag made by Leng Rui himself. They often played together when they were young, practically childhood sweethearts. Leng Rui loved origami from a young age; he could depict flowers, birds, fish, and insects all on a piece of ordinary kraft paper. Back then, his family was poor and couldn't afford white paper.

The gold ingot-shaped paper bag before her was Leng Rui's creation; probably no one else in the world could make such a bag. Seeing the bag, Shen Junyi was overcome

with emotion, a hint of guilt flashing in her beautiful eyes. Her delicate, fair hands trembled as she gently held the bag and opened it. Inside the bag were bundles of RMB, some new, some old, in different denominations—hundred-yuan, fifty-yuan, and ten-yuan notes—neatly filling the bag, probably over fifty thousand yuan. There was also a small note. Shen Junyi picked it up; it was written in Leng Rui's handwriting, a bold and flamboyant line: "Junyi, here is fifty thousand yuan. Thirty thousand is yours to keep, and the other twenty thousand should be sent to my home..." Below were detailed payment information, and it was signed "Leng Rui." Shen Junyi's hand holding the note trembled slightly, a layer of guilt and sadness welling up in her beautiful eyes, but it was quickly replaced by fear. Holding the paper bag as if it were a hot potato, she quickly placed it on the table, her face resolute, and said, "I'm sorry, I can't accept this money!" Lin Yupeng sneered, snatched the money bag back, his eyes flashing coldly, and said in a chilling voice, "At least you have some self-awareness! You don't deserve to accept it! Leng Rui worked so hard to earn money to support your schooling, and you betrayed him. Do you think you can face him?" Shen Junyi... Her expression suddenly turned cold and frosty as she stared at Lin Yupeng, asking in a chilling voice, "What are you to Leng Rui? Whether I've been fair to him or not is none of your business." Lin Yupeng knew she would ask this, his eyes flashing with a sharp light as he sneered, "I'm Leng Rui's good friend, that's all. I've come to you this time to warn you to leave Tan Shiquan immediately. Otherwise, if Leng Rui finds out about this, think about the consequences. I think you must have your reasons for being with Tan Shiquan, so I've kept it a secret for you for now. I hope you'll pull back from the brink; it's not too late!"

As Lin Yupeng finished speaking, his heart trembled. "It's never too late to pull back from the brink," originally a warning from Ruan Yihong, was now being used by him. A

sorrowful and poignant look welled up in Shen Junyi's beautiful eyes. Every word Lin Yupeng spoke felt like a small hammer striking her already fragile and kind heart. She murmured, "You're right. I do have my own difficulties. I'm not crazy or stupid. How could I not know that being with Tan Shiquan wouldn't end well? Deep down, I don't want to be his mistress, but I'm forced into it. On the surface, I have to pretend to be willing. I'm so tired of living like this!"

Shen Junyi's defenses were being gradually breached by Lin Yupeng, and her inner bitterness and grievances surged like a rising tide.

Lin Yupeng pressed his advantage, continuing to press, "What's your predicament? Why are you with Tan Shiquan? Tell us! Perhaps we can help you!"

Shen Junyi's beautiful eyes deepened with sorrow. Hearing this, she gave a bitter smile and said in a resentful tone, "You can't help me, and I can't tell you the truth. I... I'm afraid of implicating you!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "Shen Junyi is definitely being coerced. Who did it? It seems I need to intensify my psychological offensive!" He then winked at Tang Rui beside him, signaling her to join in and persuade Shen Junyi to tell the truth.

Before Shen Junyi arrived, Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui had agreed that one would play the bad cop, and the other the good cop. Lin Yupeng's bad cop role had been quite successful; it was time for Tang Rui's good cop role to take the stage.

Tang Rui, intelligent and eloquent, with Lin Yupeng's help, persuaded Shen Junyi. Finally, through their combined efforts, Shen Junyi agreed to reveal her relationship with Tan Shiquan, but only on the condition that they swear an oath not to divulge it.

Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui readily agreed, each making a solemn vow to Shen Junyi not to tell anyone.

Shen Junyi grew up in the countryside, where traditional feudal superstitions still lingered. The locals placed great importance on oaths, believing that if a vow was not kept, it would inevitably come true. Therefore, whatever was sworn, once made, was considered a done deal, and no one wanted their vow to be fulfilled.

Lin Yupeng, a medical student and a typical materialist, naturally scoffed at the doctrine of cause and effect based on oaths. He thought to himself, "If oaths were truly effective, the world would be free of so much evil! Even if some people swore ten thousand oaths every day, wouldn't they still do their wicked deeds?"

Shen Junyi, however, believed him. A look of pain and grievance welled up in her beautiful eyes as she said softly, "As I said before, Tan Shiquan and I met through an introduction. I'm telling the truth. The introducer's name was Pan Lu."

A cold glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes as he pondered, " "Pan Lu, that name sounds... what does she do?"

Shen Junyi's face darkened, and she said with fear, "She's a student at our school, a senior this year, also in the English department. She seems to have close ties with some kind of underworld. There's always a group of boys and girls surrounding her on campus, all calling her 'Big Sister.'"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Damn, campus gangsters! These days, the underworld is in complete chaos, even the pure campus has been tainted."

Shen Junyi continued, "One evening after school, Pan Lu came to me and said she wanted to treat me to dinner..." My relationship with her was so-so, and I knew she wasn't a good person, so I politely declined. Pan Lu insisted, saying she had to ask me for a favor. She's always been that domineering, and her henchmen were also quite fierce. I was scared, so I didn't refuse her. We practically dragged each other to a hotel called "Extreme Life" off-campus. In a private room, I met Tan Shiquan for the first time. He was sitting there, saying he was Pan Lu's cousin. He seemed quite polite to me and ordered a large table of food. I was a little scared, and Tan Shiquan kept... He comforted me, saying he owned a company and needed a part-time translator. He asked if I wanted to work for him in my spare time. My family's financial situation had always been difficult, so I agreed. Then he invited me to dinner and even ordered me a glass of orange juice. I…I…”

Shen Junyi suddenly stopped, something painful and frightening seemed to be stuck in her throat, making her face flush red. A sorrowful and aggrieved look, which would break any man's heart, welled up in her beautiful eyes, making her appear even more poignant and moving, especially with the tears welling up.

Lin Yupeng knew she was gathering her courage to recount the painful past, so he watched her quietly, his eyes filled with encouragement and sympathy.

Shen Junyi composed herself and continued softly, "After drinking a glass of orange juice, I felt dizzy and then I knew nothing more!"

(Chapter 392 Revealing the Truth,

Chapter 393 Burning with Anger

) "The next morning, when I woke up, I found myself in a hotel room with Tan Shiquan lying next to me. I knew I... had lost my virginity! I cried and screamed, I hit and cursed him. Tan Shiquan kept comforting me, saying many sweet words. Finally, seeing that I was still crying and making a fuss, he suddenly turned on the TV in the room and played a DVD. On... on..."

Shen Junyi paused for the second time, and tears of grievance and regret finally streamed down her pure and beautiful face. Her voice trailed a series of poignant arcs, like pear blossoms in the rain or lotus flowers emerging from the water. After a tremor in her shoulders, she continued in a sorrowful voice, "It's full of pictures of Tan Shiquan and me in certain... situations. But Tan Shiquan always had his back to the camera, so you could only see his lower body, while I was completely exposed. Tan Shiquan used this disk to blackmail me. He said if I didn't give in to him, he would release the disk and say I was a prostitute... Waaah... Later, Pan Lu also came in and blackmailed me. She said if I didn't get together with Tan Shiquan, she would kill me!"

At this point, Shen Junyi didn't continue, nor did she need to. Everyone could guess what was to come. Under the dual blackmail of Tan Shiquan and Pan Lu, Shen Junyi had no choice but to submit to him.

After Shen Junyi finished recounting that heartbreaking and painful past, she covered her face and burst into tears. Her delicate body trembled, like a lone boat tossed about in a storm. Tang Rui immediately stood up and sat beside her, holding her in her arms and letting her tears of grievance drip onto her white clothes.

Lin Yupeng sat there motionless, his face as cold as ice and as heavy as iron. His eyes flashed with a cold, piercing light, like sharp blades. He was so angry that his blood was churning. He felt the evil fire he had suppressed for so long suddenly erupting again, quickly spreading like wildfire. He cursed inwardly, "Drugging girls, raping them, and filming the passionate scenes—isn't that a trick I used before? And now, someone's using the same method on my brother's woman, Shen Junyi! Damn it, Pan Lu, Tan Shiquan, you two scoundrels, I'll never forgive you!"

Lin Yupeng was burning with rage. The two beams of lightning in his eyes were filled with killing intent. He was so angry that his blood was boiling, his body temperature was rising, and sweat was beading on his forehead. Especially since he was wearing a thick fake beard, the sweat and heat made the beard loosen and start to fall off.

He hurriedly covered his face with his hand, trying to control his emotions and calm himself down, thinking of a proper solution. He couldn't act impulsively and stubbornly anymore.

Shen Junyi was still crying, as if she wanted to pour out all the bitterness in her heart these past few days. Crying, although not a solution, must have its purpose since the Creator gave humans the ability to cry.

Crying is a way to vent and release painful emotions. If you always keep it inside, you'll definitely get sick. A person's emotional state is also related to their immunity.

Lin Yupeng's gaze was fixed on a single line. He kept telling himself to calm down. Gradually, his surging blood calmed down, the sweat stopped, and the thick beard on his face settled down. His eyes once again shone with that sharp, piercing light. After some deep thought, he came up with a preliminary solution, but it was very immature.

Lin Yupeng considered that to rescue Shen Junyi from her misery, he had to take down two people—Tan Shiquan and Pan Lu! He deduced that Tan Shiquan and Pan Lu each possessed a pornographic DVD of Shen Junyi, which was their leverage to blackmail her. Therefore, only by eliminating Pan Lu and Tan Shiquan could Shen Junyi be truly saved.

How to eliminate them? The best way, of course, was to kill them to silence them. Once Tan Shiquan and Pan Lu were dead, the matter would be quickly resolved! However, Lin Yupeng absolutely could not do that. Not to mention how powerful the criminal forces behind Pan Lu were, Tan Shiquan, a municipal-level official and the nephew of the provincial party secretary, was a different story. Killing him would be a huge disaster, and he would never have peace again!

As long as he was alive, he could make a big fuss about it, at least putting Tan Shiquan and Pan Lu in prison, just like Lin Yupeng did with Peng Hongliang. This was an extension of Zhang Yueran's theory of "using official positions to eliminate enemies." The reason he felt this plan was flawed was due to Tan Shiquan's deep-rooted social background and powerful influence. Although he had committed numerous crimes, putting him in prison would be extremely difficult.

However, if Lin Yupeng had some evidence of Tan Shiquan drugging and raping female college students, he could bring him down. It sounded easy, but it was very difficult to execute. Tan Shiquan was consistently cunning and cautious; the videos he filmed of drugging and raping girls would definitely feature men whose faces weren't shown. Even if he obtained such videos, they wouldn't serve as physical evidence, or even corroborating evidence.

Of course, there was also the most direct and conventional approach: to encourage Shen Junyi to file a lawsuit against Tan Shiquan for rape, with Pan Lu as the planner and accomplice, guilty of the same crime as Tan Shiquan. However, due to insufficient evidence and Tan Shiquan's powerful connections, the chances of winning this case were slim.

But Lin Yupeng didn't give up. Seeing that Shen Junyi's crying was gradually stopping, he coughed lightly to attract her attention, then stared at her and said in a deep voice, "Why don't you go to the police station to report Tan Shiquan and Pan Lu, that despicable couple?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Junyi lifted her head from Tang Rui's arms, her eyes red from crying. But when she heard Lin Yupeng's question, a deeper fear appeared in her beautiful eyes. She shook her head and said, "It won't work! Someone tried this method before, and the result... the result..." She choked up and couldn't continue, her breasts heaving as she gasped for breath.

Tang Rui held her, patiently comforting her. After a long while, Shen Junyi's emotions finally calmed down. She said slowly, "There's a girl in the history department named Yan Xin. She had the same experience as me. Her father is the director of a police station in the city. After the incident, she reported it to the police, but because of insufficient evidence, Tan Shiquan counter-accused her, saying that Yan Xin was a college student who was a prostitute and tried to seduce him. When he refused, she falsely accused him of rape. Later... later, Yan Xin suddenly disappeared and her whereabouts are still unknown. I heard that her father is suspected of accepting bribes..." "Bribery? He's been placed under investigation by the Discipline Inspection Commission!"

Lin Yupeng's heart trembled upon hearing this. He thought to himself, "Tan Shiquan is indeed ruthless. He raped someone's daughter and ruined her father. As for Yan Xin, well, what about her disappearance? I bet Tan Shiquan and Pan Lu hired someone to kill her. In short, she's barely alive!"

It seems the path he had just considered is no longer viable. Lin Yupeng didn't want Shen Junyi to become the second Yan Xin. Yan Xin's father was even the head of the police station, yet Tan Shiquan ruined his family. What chance did Shen Junyi, who had no social connections, have?

Chapter 393 Burning Anger

Chapter 394 The Killer Move

Lin Yupeng gritted his teeth, then suddenly his eyes darted around, and a brilliant idea struck him. He secretly regretted forgetting his most important killer move earlier. He had truly been blinded by anger! Now that he had finally calmed down, another plan quickly took shape in his mind, and a smug, cold smile appeared on his lips…

“Junyi, don’t cry. I know your situation. I’ll keep your matter from Leng Rui for now. Since Tan Shiquan is so difficult to deal with, I think it’s better to let things take their course for now, so as not to hurt yourself. We can think of a solution later, don’t you think?” Lin Yupeng could only use these words to comfort Shen Junyi; he couldn’t just tell her about his plans.

Shen Junyi hadn’t held out much hope to begin with. How much power could someone involved in “art” have? Could they help her escape her misery? Certainly not. She was just venting because she desperately needed someone to talk to, and Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui were exactly that—two of them!

Tang Rui was taken aback by Lin Yupeng's words, secretly wondering, "Wasn't he trying to persuade Shen Junyi to leave Tan Shiquan? How did it turn into him telling her to let things take their course?"

But when Tang Rui caught a glimpse of the sharp, piercing light in Lin Yupeng's eyes, her heart skipped a beat. She thought to herself, "I know, he was just trying to appease Junyi. Judging from his eyes, he's definitely going to make a big move soon." Thinking this, her heart began to pound with nervousness.

Tang Rui knew Lin Yupeng well; he was never afraid of anything. If he felt he had a fifty percent chance of success, he would definitely do it, without hesitation or second-guess!

Lin Yupeng and Tang Rui comforted Shen Junyi for a while, finally calming her down. She managed to eat a few bites of food, then he paid the bill and left the restaurant with Tang Rui and Shen Junyi. The paper bag containing 50,000 yuan was eventually handed to Shen Junyi. Shen Junyi felt guilty accepting it, saying she would transfer all the money to the Leng family.

Lin Yupeng chuckled to himself, thinking, "You can do whatever you want with this money. If Shen Junyi really transfers all the money to the Leng family, it means this woman is still kind at heart. If it were any other bad woman, she might be juggling two or three relationships at once, hooking up with Tan Shiquan on one side and fooling Leng Rui on the other, while still having money to spend. Why wouldn't she do it?"

Tang Rui accompanied Shen Junyi back to her dormitory to rest, while Lin Yupeng took a taxi back to his old house in the East Bay District, changed out of his clothes, and returned to his original appearance. Then he dialed the number of the villa in the northern suburbs to tell his family that he couldn't come home that night.

Fang Na answered the phone again. Lin Yupeng hadn't come home for two nights in a row, and her tone betrayed a hint of worry. He could only offer a few words of comfort before hanging up.

Lin Yupeng wasn't home tonight, of course, because he had an important mission!

He went into the lab, turned on his computer, accessed the network drive left to him by his late mentor, Zhu Yaguang, and retrieved the file on the plan to improve the robot's range of motion. Now he needed to perform a second modification to enhance the performance of his special robot.

He had originally planned to postpone this modification, but because of Shen Junyi's situation, he had to proceed ahead of schedule. The plan Lin Yupeng had just devised was the same old approach: using the special robot to control Tan Shiquan.

He didn't have the money to buy memory chips, so he had to resort to controlling Lü Yihui, Dong Bin, and Tian Fangyong—gathering evidence to find incriminating evidence against him, and then controlling him. Of course, this kind of control was risky and unstable, only partial control, but for now, to save Shen Junyi from her suffering, this was the only method he could use.

Everyone has weaknesses that can be exploited, and Tan Shiquan's weakness is clearly lust. Lust is a double-edged sword; many heroes and powerful figures throughout history have ultimately fallen victim to it, let alone Tan Shiquan, who is hardly a hero.

In Lin Yupeng's proposed plan, to obtain sufficient evidence, Tan Shiquan must be monitored around the clock. The small flying insect must enter his body, which requires expanding its activity range, at least covering the entire Tianhan City.

Because Tan Shiquan's situation is different from Tao Haiping's, who at least has a warm home and has to return home at night no matter how much he fools around outside, dealing with him only requires waiting for him to come to him, and his home happens to be within the current activity range of the small flying insect.

However, Tan Shiquan is the complete opposite of Tao Haiping. His secret file clearly shows that he is currently divorced and homeless, which is why he is constantly flirting and having affairs. He owns as many as five properties, two of which are villas in the suburbs of Tianhan City, which are beyond the current range of Xiaofeichong. Once Tan Shiquan goes to those two villas, he will be completely out of control.

Lin Yupeng glanced at his watch; it was only 8:30 PM. He decided to immediately upgrade the Little Flying Insect's performance. Following Zhu Yaguang's plan, he could quickly modify a special-purpose robot for immediate use if he worked diligently through the night.

The night passed quickly as he focused intently on modifying the robot. Finally, around 5:00 AM the next morning, the significantly improved robot was completed. Lin Yupeng named it Little Flying Insect No. 3, a modification of the original Little Flying Insect No. 2.

Looking at the culmination of his hard work on the table, he let out a long sigh of relief, his eyes gleaming with joy. The Little Flying Insect No. 2 now boasted a tenfold increase in its range, reaching 100-150 kilometers, and its flexibility had also improved, shrinking from 0.33 millimeters to 0.2 millimeters. When contracted to its smallest size, it was almost invisible to the naked eye. Even in its shrunken state, all functions remained operational, only the movement speed slowed down. But Lin Yupeng was very satisfied with this level of improvement.

Tonight, he would begin full surveillance of Tan Shiquan. He could monitor him as long as he stayed at any of those five properties.

Sitting in his chair, he pondered deeply. Once he had reliable evidence against Tan Shiquan, how to fully utilize it to ultimately control him was a problem.

Tan Shiquan was not easy to deal with; his terrifying nature surpassed that of Tao Haiping, who was already under Lin Yupeng's control. As for Dong Bin, Lü Yihui, and Tian Fangyong, they were utterly insignificant compared to him. Furthermore, that Pan Lu, since she dared to do such despicable things, and was rumored to be the leader of a campus gang, must have a powerful background and wouldn't be easy to deal with. (

Chapter 394: The Killer Weapon;

Chapter 395: The Sexy Female Star)

After carefully considering the overall plan, he took a nap in the lab, then made breakfast in the kitchen. After eating, he took a walk in the community garden before taking a taxi straight to Tianqiong Group.

Today's work wasn't as busy as yesterday. The investment plan for the film studio had been submitted to the president's office yesterday, and now it awaited final approval from the board of directors.

A day passed, and there was still no word from Zhang Yueran, nor was he called to a meeting. Had he suppressed the investment plan?

But Lin Yupeng didn't have time to consider these things. His primary task was to control Tan Shiquan. So he dug out Tan Shiquan's secret file again, memorizing the exact locations of his five residences in the city for later that night.

Near the end of the workday, Lin Yupeng said to his secretary, Xiaoru, "Xiaoru, I'll be home a little late tonight. There's a project that needs working overtime. Please tell Fang Na and Qin Xue for me!" This was yet another excuse for being late, and it sounded quite respectable.

Xiaoru nodded slightly and said in a charming voice, "Okay, take care of yourself!" But her large, clear, and alluring eyes flickered with suspicion. Recently, Lin Yupeng had been staying out late frequently. What was he up to?

After work, Xiaoru said goodbye to Lin Yupeng and then left Tianqiong Group. Xiang Kui, Lin Yupeng's trusted confidant, naturally stayed in the office. Actually, Lin Yupeng wasn't really working on any important project; he wanted to wait for Xiao Ru to leave so he could secretly go to the lab and monitor Tan Shiquan.

Shortly after Xiao Ru left, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui also left Tianqiong Group, first having dinner at a nearby restaurant, then driving to their old house in the East Bay District. Xiang Kui remained in the living room, while Lin Yupeng went straight into the lab.

Tan Shiquan owned five properties, and Lin Yupeng couldn't determine where he lived, or even whether he could live in any of them; he could only rely on luck.

He turned on his computer, activated the high-performance Little Flying Insect 3, and flew out of the house, preparing for a thorough search. He would first search Tan Shiquan's three properties in the city center.

These three houses are all located in the bustling area of Tianhan City, ranging in size from 100 to 150 square meters. They are luxuriously decorated, and any one of them could easily sell for 500,000 to 600,000 yuan. However, none of the three houses are lived in; they are all empty. Of course, it's also possible that Tan Shiquan is out having fun and hasn't returned yet.

But Lin Yupeng doesn't care whether he's back or not; he still needs to familiarize himself with these five locations. Tonight, he will use Little Flying Insect No. 3 to circle around these five locations. Lin Yupeng is confident he can catch Tan Shiquan.

After visiting Tan Shiquan's three houses in the city center, which took more than an hour, Lin Yupeng then used Little Flying Insect No. 3 to arrive at Tan Shiquan's villa in the southern suburbs of Tianhan City.

This villa has a lower ceiling than Lin Yupeng's villa in the northern suburbs. It's a detached house with its own yard, built in the style of an early 20th-century attic building. The luxurious decoration goes without saying; this villa is worth at least one million yuan.

Lin Yupeng piloted Little Flying Insect No. 3 into the courtyard, slipping through the main gate of the villa. Before him was the villa's first-floor living room, its floor entirely tiled with marble, the walls adorned with colorful paintings, and hung with numerous calligraphy works and couplets by famous figures. The ceiling was intricately carved with beautiful patterns of flowers, birds, fish, and insects. The staircase and handrails leading to the second floor were made of rosewood, gleaming with a beautiful, oily sheen.

Just as Little Flying Insect No. 3 entered the first-floor living room, a figure flashed at the corner of the second-floor staircase, seemingly heading downstairs! Who was that person? Tan Shiquan?

Lin Yupeng pointed the monitor screen of Little Flying Insect at the stairs. The person descending wasn't Tan Shiquan, but a woman in her late twenties, wearing a short-sleeved silk nightgown. The nightgown was so short it barely covered her private parts, revealing her smooth, snow-white, and incredibly sexy legs. With each step, her full, plump buttocks swayed gracefully, forming a beautiful arc. The nightgown had an elastic band at the chest, and because it was so hot, the woman kept pulling down the neckline, gradually revealing most of her breasts, glistening and translucent, like two large bowls.

Looking at the woman's face, her features were exquisite, her beauty captivating. Every gesture seemed to possess a mesmerizing charm. The more Lin Yupeng looked at her, the more familiar she seemed; he felt as if he had seen her somewhere before. He couldn't help but zoom in on Little Flying Insect No. 3's camera to examine her more closely.

Suddenly, a thought struck him. He remembered the so-called youth idol drama "Love Medley" he had watched a few days ago. Wasn't that the third female lead? It seemed her real name was Meng Caixia.

He saw Meng Caixia walking downstairs while pressing the keypad of her phone, then putting it to her ear. After a while, a hint of anger appeared on her face, and she said coldly, "Honey, where are you? Are you out having fun with some beautiful women again?"

"No? I don't believe you. Are you coming to my place tonight?"

"Fine, you're busy, okay? If you're not coming, just say so. Don't make so many excuses! I'm short on cash right now. Transfer 200,000 yuan to my account tomorrow!" "

Alright, let me tell you, don't go looking for those shady prostitutes outside. You'll catch a disease and then pass it on to me! I'm hanging up!" With that,

Meng Caixia angrily hung up the phone, and then a lewd smile appeared on her lips.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Since this woman lives in Tan Shiquan's house, judging from her tone on the phone, her husband must be Tan Shiquan. I didn't expect this guy to be keeping a female celebrity! But it seems this woman is very dissatisfied with the philandering Tan Shiquan; she's only with him for money."

Just then, Meng Caixia took out her phone and dialed another number. This time, her voice was seven or eight degrees gentler than before, as if she'd been pulled from a honey pot, sweet and cloying, her pretty face showing joy and anticipation.

"Hey, honey, come over tonight! That old lecher isn't home..." She deliberately dragged out her words, her voice carrying a hint of lewdness.

"Okay, I'll be right there! I've missed you so much!" Meng Caixia said sweetly, her beautiful eyes shimmering with desire.

Seeing this scene on the monitor, Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Heh, another husband has appeared. I get it! It's Meng Caixia's affair with that other man behind Tan Shiquan's back, isn't it? This is really interesting, she's made Tan Shiquan wear a green hat!"

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