The Divine Doctor Captures a Beauty [Complete] - 23

Chapter 488 Love in the Blooming Wildflowers

Chapter 489 Bathhouse Romance

Lin Yupeng glanced at the two beauties beside him and chuckled dryly, "My two good wives, I realized we've never bathed together before! That's a real shame. Will you grant my wish today?"

Fang Na had bathed with Lin Yupeng before, and recalling their passionate lovemaking in the bathroom, her pretty face flushed with shyness.

"So, dare you come bathe with me? If not, I'll go with my wife Nana!" Knowing Fang Na had no objections, Lin Yupeng turned to Qin Xue with a smile.

He understood Qin Xue's personality; provocation was most effective on her. Sure enough, Qin Xue's pretty face turned red, she glared at Lin Yupeng, and said coquettishly, "Why wouldn't I dare? You can't eat me up, can you?"

Lin Yupeng embraced the two beauties and entered the bathroom. In the midst of their playful antics, the restraints on their bodies gradually fell away, and soon the three of them were completely naked and clean.

Fang Na turned on the shower and heated the water in the bathtub. The three of them began to bathe.

"Hehe, Xue, let me scrub your back!" Lin Yupeng looked at Qin Xue, who was naked beside him and covered in water droplets, and chuckled wickedly.

"I won't let you scrub me! You're always trying to take advantage of me. I'll have Na-mei scrub me!" Qin Xue said shyly and reluctantly.

"Hehe, you can't have your way with that. The three of us have to scrub each other!" With that, Lin Yupeng grabbed Qin Xue's incredibly smooth body, made her hold onto the edge of the bathtub with her hands, and stretched his left leg between her two snow-white and pink legs, spreading her thighs into an eight-shape. Then he picked up a bath towel and gently rubbed her smooth and delicate back.

Qin Xue's current posture was incredibly alluring. Her beautiful, full buttocks were facing Lin Yupeng. The snow-white and delicate color of her buttocks was beautifully peach-shaped, and her vulva below her buttocks was luscious and dewy, the petals still retaining the pink of a young girl's skin, showing that she usually put a lot of effort into skincare.

Lin Yupeng's passion was also aroused by Qin Xue's beautiful body. Finally, he couldn't resist and thrust into her. Qin Xue let out a soft "uh," realizing she had been "tricked." Lin Yupeng's back-rubbing was a pretense; he really wanted her body.

Qin Xue had never made love with Lin Yupeng in the bathroom before, but she was actually a woman who enjoyed excitement. At first, she was a little uncomfortable, but gradually she opened up and tried her best to respond.

While Lin Yupeng was thrusting into Qin Xue's body, his hands were roaming over Fang Na's sexy and alluring body, warming up for what was to come. The bathroom instantly became a sea of pleasure. The sounds of water, moans, and panting mingled with the sounds of flesh colliding, creating a lewd and decadent symphony…

The night's passionate lovemaking escalated from the bathroom to the bedroom… The next morning, Lin Yupeng woke up early. It was Sunday, no need to go to work at the company. He'd been busy for six days straight, each day feeling like walking on a knife's edge, full of tension and danger. Sunday was a rare moment of relaxation; next week might bring an even fiercer storm!

That morning, Lin Yupeng, along with his three women and a bodyguard, went shopping in the commercial district of Tianhan City. He rested at home in the afternoon, and after dinner, he watched TV, played cards, and played games as usual.

It was a relaxing and joyful day. Lin Yupeng cast aside all his worries, playing and frolicking with his beloved women, enjoying the endless pleasures life offered.

Of course, good times always pass quickly. After a night of passionate intimacy, the next morning, Lin Yupeng would begin another week of hectic work.

He arrived at Starlight Media Group as usual. Just after work hours, the phone on his desk rang. It was Lang Zikun calling.

"President Lin, I have two things to report! Both are good news!" Lang Zikun said with a fawning smile, getting straight to the point.

"Speak!" Lin Yupeng said coldly, somewhat annoyed. "Lang Zikun is being mysterious again. Just tell me what's good or bad!" "

President Lin, firstly, we're going back to headquarters at 1 PM this afternoon for an expanded meeting of the Tianqiong Group's middle and senior management. At the meeting, headquarters might announce additional investment in Starlight Media Group! Secondly, hehe… we've reached an agreement with the city TV station for a 20% discount. Tonight, during prime time, it will be broadcast three times on the city TV station's six channels…"

Lang Zikun suddenly lowered his voice, his obsequious tone becoming even more pronounced: "Hehe, President Lin, I'll have someone secretly transfer your money to…" "Your account is perfectly safe! Please take good care of me, Mr. Lin. I'm utterly loyal to you!"

Lin Yupeng knew his words were ambiguous, implying that the previous desk poisoning incident had nothing to do with him. However, Lang Zikun and Zhang Yueran were still the prime suspects. But Lang Zikun still had considerable value, so Lin Yupeng outwardly appeared unconcerned and chuckled dryly, "Old Lang, I know! We've always had a very pleasant working relationship. As long as you dedicate yourself to the group in the future, I, Lin Yupeng, will definitely not treat you unfairly." "Yours!"

Before he could finish speaking, his phone rang. Lin Yupeng quickly said, "Old Lang, I have something to do, I can't talk to you any longer! You go ahead and do your work!"

After saying that, he hung up the phone, picked up his phone and looked at the caller ID. It was He Fei, the deputy general manager of Xinda Demolition Company, calling. Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, thinking to himself, "Has something happened at the demolition site again?"

He hurriedly stood up and walked to the window to answer the phone. He Fei's deep and powerful voice suddenly rang out: "Hello, Mr. Lin, I'm here to report on the progress of the demolition." "

Lin Yupeng replied coldly, "Okay! Go ahead and say it!" His eyes fell on the demolition site outside the window. He saw that the employees of Hongfa Factory were still orderly carrying out their obstruction activities. The police, having received orders from their superiors, were still arresting the ringleaders of the disturbances. Deng Yuhu was directing his security guards, disguised as demolition workers, to have a tense standoff with several Hongfa employees who were causing trouble. They had even taken down a few of them. Although the scene was chaotic, with He Fei's calm command, the demolition was still proceeding normally. Two more warehouses were bulldozed and leveled.

The demolition team was about to enter the core area of Hongfa Paper Mill, where there were three super-large production workshops, one in front and one behind, and two pulp pools that looked like small lakes. The highly polluting wastewater was generated here.

At this moment, He Fei said in a deep voice on the phone, "President Lin, the progress these past two days hasn't been very fast. We were supposed to reach the core area yesterday, but now it's delayed until tomorrow. It's because of the organized obstruction by the employees of Hongfa Factory. Although the police arrested a few ringleaders, they usually release them the next day. Mainly, the law doesn't punish everyone; if they were all detained, it would be unbearable. Besides, they haven't committed any serious crimes..."

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly and

interrupted

, "Yes! They're using this to play a cat-and-mouse game with us! Xiao Fei, how long do you estimate it will take?"

He Fei hesitated for a moment, then pondered, "At this rate, it'll probably take between one and a half to two months!"

Lin Yupeng's face darkened upon hearing this, and his eyes... A glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he said coldly, "That won't do. My plan is to complete it within twenty-five to thirty days!"

He Fei said with difficulty, "President Lin, the time I mentioned earlier was a conservative estimate! If the employees of Hongfa Factory stop obstructing the project, I can finish it in twenty days, not twenty-five! But that seems very difficult. I heard that the people from Hongfa Factory have spread rumors that if we progress to the core area, someone will jump into the pulp tank to protest! President Lin, that pulp tank contains highly toxic substances. If someone really jumps in and causes a death, we won't be able to explain ourselves!"

Lin Yupeng's starry eyes flashed with a cold light, and he sneered, "I know they're bluffing, trying to divert our manpower to guard the pulp tank. Don't be fooled by them. Hold them off for me. I'm thinking of a solution!"

"Okay! I will do my best!" He Fei replied in a deep voice.

Lin Yupeng had just hung up He Fei's call when he heard Duan Wei calling him from the walkie-talkie on his desk: "President Lin, are you there?"

Lin Yupeng picked up the walkie-talkie and said loudly, "I'm here! What's up?"

Duan Wei's booming voice came through: "President Lin, the matter you asked me to handle the day before yesterday has made progress. I'd like to report it to you. Do you have time?"

Lin Yupeng was delighted and said in a deep voice, "Yes, I do. Come over right away!"

Not long after, he heard a light knock on the office door. Lin Yupeng said loudly, "Come in!"

The door opened, and Duan Wei strode in, exuding an air of authority. He had now been appointed by Lin Yupeng as the deputy director of the security department of Starlight Media, with a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan not including bonuses. This was more than enough to supplement his family income and buy medicine for his daughter. Therefore, he was even more grateful to Lin Yupeng and remained loyal.

Duan Wei had a group of loyal brothers in Tianhan City, scattered across both the legal and illegal worlds, forming a vast network of connections. He also knew some professional informants, making his sources of information comparable to Lang Zikun's.

Duan Wei, holding a file folder, quickly walked to Lin Yupeng's desk, placed it on the table, and respectfully said, "Mr. Lin, this is the material you need! Please take a look!"

Lin Yupeng nodded in satisfaction, praising, "Not bad! You did it quickly! Hehe."

Duan Wei laughed heartily, remaining silent, awaiting Lin Yupeng's next instructions.

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a cold light as he reached out, opened the file folder, and pulled out the documents, carefully examining them.

This material was similar to the secret files on Lang Zikun's side, containing Kang Yin's personal information, family information, resume, etc., but no information about illegal or disorderly conduct. This was probably because Lin Yupeng was in too much of a hurry and didn't have time to search, or perhaps Kang Yin truly hadn't done such things.

Lin Yupeng first looked at Kang Yin's personal information: thirty-three years old this year, born in [year] [month], blood type AB, height 1.63 meters, weight 210 jin (approximately 150 kg), almost like a spirit of a jar.

This information wasn't Lin Yupeng's focus; his gaze fell on the family information section: Kang Yin had a warm family of three. His wife, Lou Xinhui, was an officer in the district women's federation. They had a lovely daughter named Kang Dan, who was nine years old and in the second grade at Yuying Primary School in Tianhan City.

Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up. He continued reading. Kang Yin's resume was very simple, with nothing noteworthy. Finally, his gaze fell on Kang Yin's family information. He thought to himself, "It's clear that Kang Yin has a warm family, and he must love it very much... Heh heh, if I were to threaten your warm little family, would you still have the energy to fight me? Kang Yin, I don't believe you're a monolithic person who won't give a penny!"

Thinking this, he called Duan Wei to his side, pointed to the names of Kang Yin's wife and daughter in the family information, and whispered, "Find a few photos of these two."

Duan Wei's eyes flashed with a cold, sharp light. He nodded slightly and replied firmly and respectfully, "Mr. Lin, I understand. I'll get it done right away!"

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly, put the documents into a file folder, sat down in a soft, comfortable sofa chair, waved to Duan Wei, and sighed, "Go! The sooner the better!"

Duan Wei responded and turned to leave the office. Lin Yupeng sat in his chair, closed his eyes, and sighed inwardly, "Kang Yin, don't blame me for being heartless! I just wanted to test whether family or career is more important to you... This is all your fault!"

He pondered for a long time with his eyes closed, then suddenly opened them again, glancing at the glass of orange juice that Xiaoru poured for him every day on his desk. He hadn't finished today's glass yet!

Lin Yupeng picked up the glass of orange juice and slowly drank it. The taste was sweet, fragrant, and had a lingering aftertaste, just like Xiaoru herself. He glanced at his secretary Xiaoru, who was focused on her work, and the feeling in his heart was like that glass of orange juice—sweet and sour, mixed with a strange emotion.

He slowly stood up, walked to Xiaoru, placed his hand on her soft, fragrant shoulder, and smiled, "Xiaoru, how have you been feeling these past two days? Have you been feeling unwell?"

Xiaoru's delicate body trembled, and she shook her head, "No, I feel the same as before. Brother Lin, I don't think that poison is as terrible as Director Zheng said, is it?"

Lin Yupeng's expression became serious, and he said coldly, "Xiaoru, now we should be safe than sorry! After I finish my work for this period of time, I will send someone abroad to find an antidote for you! You are my person, and I don't want your life to be in any danger, not even latent danger. Otherwise, I will always feel like there is a stone weighing on my heart, and I will feel very uncomfortable!"

Lin Yupeng was telling the truth. He really wanted to send someone to find an antidote right now, and he even wanted to go himself. However, the things that had happened recently were too troublesome, and he had to deal with them personally. His capable subordinates were all on duty, and he really couldn't spare anyone to go abroad to find an antidote for the time being. Fortunately, Xiaoru's poison could remain dormant for three years, so there was still enough time.

Xiao Ru smiled sweetly upon hearing this, her pretty face showing gratitude. She involuntarily leaned closer to Lin Yupeng, and said softly, "Brother Lin, thank you. I...actually...that..."

Her words became hesitant, as if she were speaking a foreign language, circling back to normal before finally saying, "Brother Lin, I'm fine, don't worry about me!"

(Chapter 490: Bluffing;

Chapter 491: Passing Off as an Incompetent

) Lin Yupeng knew that what she was about to say was definitely not that, but he didn't press her. Based on his experience dealing with Xiao Ru, he deduced that if Xiao Ru didn't want to say something, no matter how hard you tried, you wouldn't get a single word out of her.

After lunch, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui went directly to the Tianqiong Group headquarters. Having not been there for many days, they found it still as orderly, solemn, and heavily guarded as before.

The only difference was that there were fewer security guards inside the headquarters compound and at the entrance. This was because most of the security guards had been poached when Starlight Media Group was established. Logically, only Qin Xi's team of about thirty guards should remain, but after Lin Yupeng got out of the car and glanced inside, he estimated there were about forty guards. He guessed that Zhang Yueran had recruited some more people in the past few days, and the newly recruited guards were naturally not as strong as the original team.

"What a bunch of slackers!" Lin Yupeng sneered inwardly.

Qin Xi, a potential rival of Lin Yupeng, was in charge of security checks. Qin Xi had now been promoted to deputy head of the security department of Sky Dome Group.

When Qin Xi saw Lin Yupeng, the hostility in his eyes was noticeably stronger than usual, but his expression remained solemn and respectful.

After passing through security, Lin Yupeng went directly to the large conference room of Sky Dome Group's office building, where all of Sky Dome Group's senior leaders, except for Zhang Yueran, were present.

Seated at the front of the stage were Vice Presidents Tong Yu and Xu Weiguo, Director of the President's Office Lang Zikun, and Minister of the Planning Department Ye Qiujian, among others.

Lin Yupeng sat in his seat, with Tong Yu to his left and Xu Weiguo to his right. He glanced at Tong Yu beside him and saw him resting with his eyes closed, his unkempt mustache trembling, making him look indescribably comical.

Xu Weiguo maintained his signature composure and calmness, instilling a sense of security and trustworthiness. At 1:00 PM sharp, the meeting began, and Zhang Yueran arrived on time.

Lin Yupeng hadn't seen Zhang Yueran for some time. Since the establishment of Starlight Media Group, Duan Wei had "defected" with a team of security guards, and Zhang Yueran's strength had been diminished. However, Zhang Yueran still possessed a strong foundation, which Lin Yupeng couldn't currently challenge.

Zhang Yueran appeared calm and composed, showing no hostility towards Lin Yupeng, and even gave him a slight smile, appearing quite friendly.

The meeting officially began, chaired by Lang Zikun. First, President Zhang Yueran spoke, explaining several problems currently facing the Tianqiong Group and proposing solutions.

Lin Yupeng listened briefly; the main issues were payment collection. Many companies cooperating with the Tianqiong Group had accumulated huge debts for various reasons, requiring immediate recovery. Another issue was low employee morale.

Finally, Zhang Yueran announced a new board resolution: an additional 30 million yuan would be injected into Xingguang Media Group to acquire a hotel used as Xingguang Media's reception area. This was what Lin Yupeng was most interested in.

Xingguang Media Group's registered capital was 100 million yuan; with this 30 million, Lin Yupeng's net worth would now be 130 million yuan. Of course, this money wouldn't be his; he could only profit from it secretly.

Lin Yupeng speculated that this additional investment was likely arranged by Chairman Jin again, indicating that Zhang Yueran had clearly become defensive in his recent power struggle with Chairman Jin.

After the meeting, Lin Yupeng, Xu Weiguo, and Lang Zikun returned to Starlight Media. Xu Weiguo then convened another meeting with the senior leaders of Starlight Media Group in the conference room, focusing on which hotel should be acquired for use as a guesthouse.

Ling Yan, the newly promoted public relations manager, made her first appearance today. She wore a black semi-transparent dress, and a pair of slightly purplish sheer stockings, suspended by a garter belt from her underwear. The thin stockings accentuated her beautiful and sexy legs, making them incredibly alluring. Her curvaceous figure was on full display, and every gesture was captivating. Her tanned, healthy skin exuded a subtle, foxy charm.

She became a dazzling focal point in the conference room, attracting the men's attention. She herself was a sociable woman, always smiling sweetly at everyone, as if she knew them all.

The meeting officially began, and Chairman Xu Weiguo was the first to speak, announcing the new resolution from Tianqiong Group headquarters. He called for a collective discussion, encouraging everyone to express their opinions, to decide which hotel to acquire as a reception facility, with the acquisition amount capped at 50 million yuan.

The group's middle and senior management began discussing among themselves. The first to speak was Vice President and General Manager of Xingguang Cultural Communication Company, Lang Zikun.

He cleared his throat, took the microphone, and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, please be quiet. I'll share my thoughts!"

Then he turned to Xu Weiguo and Lin Yupeng, grinning obsequiously, "Chairman Xu, General Manager Lin, may I begin?"

Lin Yupeng and Xu Weiguo nodded simultaneously, indicating he could speak. Lang Zikun cleared his throat again, took a couple of sips of water, and

pulled out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his brow.

Lin Yupeng found him increasingly awkward, inwardly cursing, "Why does this guy have so many problems!"

After finishing his "personal matters," Lang Zikun finally spoke, "I've been thinking about it and I think we should acquire the Weili Hotel. I'm sure everyone is familiar with it. Our opening celebration banquet was held there; the environment and facilities are top-notch, and everyone had a great time. Moreover, the chairman and general manager of the Weili Hotel are good friends of our CEO Lin, so there will be less resistance if we negotiate. What do you all think of my suggestion?"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he thought to himself, "The Chen siblings left to start their own business because they couldn't stand being caught in the middle by the Tianqiong Group. If they had followed me, they certainly wouldn't have suffered like this! But would Chen Lihan be willing to let her newly established hotel be acquired again? She definitely wouldn't, I know her personality! If it weren't for Chen Wei's personal issues, the Xinhang Hotel wouldn't have been acquired." Tianqiong Group acquired it at a low price! If I were to propose acquiring Weili Hotel again, it might affect my relationship with Chen Lihan. No way! This won't work for now, unless Chen Lihan really marries me and we become family, then it can be legitimate.

Thinking of this, he was the first to object, saying in a deep voice, "I object to this proposal! Our bottom line is 50 million, which Weili Hotel probably can't accept. I don't want to do anything to hurt my friends!"

As

soon

as President Lin Yupeng objected, some middle-level leaders began to curry favor and go along with it. Basically, they all objected. Some said that Weili Hotel was too far away and they should find a closer one, but in reality, Weili Hotel was only three streets away, not far at all; others said that the decoration was too antique and did not match the corporate style of Xingguang Media. In short, Lang Zikun's proposal was basically rejected.

Lang Zikun merely offered his idea, seemingly unconcerned about its approval. After speaking, he sat there leisurely sipping tea, watching everyone discuss amongst themselves without showing any emotion.

Seeing that the discussion was nearly finished, CFO Xing Zhijian picked up the microphone and offered his opinion: "Chairman Xu, President Lin, colleagues, I suggest we acquire the Wanghai Hotel! It's located on Xihai Road, very close to our group's headquarters. I've also heard that the hotel is currently considering a sale; their owner plans to expand into Southeast Asia. I think 30 to 40 million should be enough to acquire it." Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up upon hearing

this, and he eagerly inquired, "Minister Xing, have you been to this hotel? What's the decor like?"

Xing Zhijian smiled and said, "I've eaten there a few times. The hotel has a fusion of Chinese and Western decor, the food is delicious, and the service is attentive and warm. I think if President Lin is interested, he should visit and inspect it when he has time!" A

fierce glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes as he pondered, "Hmm, the Wanghai Hotel you mentioned can be considered!"

Xing Zhijian smiled faintly, then... His face darkened, and he added in a low voice, "However, I've heard that Hong Tianhao's Hong Group has also been trying to acquire this hotel. We'd better make a decision as soon as possible!"

Lin Yupeng thought bitterly, "That Hong Tianhao has quite the reach; he's even trying to get close to me. It seems I really have to acquire the Wanghai Hotel, otherwise, if it falls into Hong Tianhao's hands, wouldn't it just become a thorn in my side?"

Thinking of this, his eyes flashed with cold light, and he sneered, "What Hong Group, what Bai Group? If I want to acquire it, no one can stop me! Minister Xing, please make arrangements for us to go to the Wanghai Hotel sometime to discuss the acquisition, the sooner the better!"

Xing Zhijian nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Okay, I'll contact them right away."

After the meeting, Lin Yupeng returned to his office to continue working. He picked up Kang Yin's personal information again and carefully read it, pondering his next move.

After work that evening, Lin Yupeng still let Xiaoru go home first, while he worked overtime alone in his office. A moment later, the walkie-talkie rang again, and Duan Wei's deep, resonant voice came through: "President Lin, I've got what you wanted!"

Lin Yupeng was delighted, thinking to himself, "Duan Wei is really efficient!" He immediately replied, "Okay, bring it to me right away!"

A short while later, there was a knock at the office door. "Come in!" Lin Yupeng said in

a deep voice. Duan Wei strode in, carrying a yellow envelope, which he respectfully placed on Lin Yupeng's desk, saying, "President Lin, these are the materials you requested."

Lin Yupeng's cold, sharp eyes fell on the yellow envelope, a cold glint flashing like a drawn blade. He picked up the envelope, opened it, and found three photos inside.

The first photo showed a woman in her thirties, dressed fashionably and with a slender, attractive figure.

"Is this Kang Yin's wife, Lou Xinhui?" Lin Yupeng glanced at her and asked Duan Wei in a deep voice.

"Yes, Mr. Lin!" Duan Wei, standing in front of the desk, replied respectfully.

Lin Yupeng nodded and picked up the second photo. It showed an eight- or nine-year-old girl, very cute and well-behaved, with rosy cheeks and a pair of bright, expressive eyes that seemed to speak volumes even in a still photo. Her hair was styled in two small buns, each tied with a beautiful bow.

"This is Kang Yin's daughter, Kang Dan!" This time, Duan Wei answered proactively before Lin Yupeng could ask.

Lin Yupeng nodded, carefully examining the adorable little girl, and thought to himself, "Don't let Kang Yin's unassuming appearance fool you; he looks like a potato come to life. I never imagined he had such a beautiful and lovely daughter!" Looking at

the third photo, taken in front of Yuying Elementary School, it showed Kang Yin's wife, Lou Xinhui, picking their daughter up from school. A Mercedes-Benz was also in the photo, presumably Kang Yin's car.

The driver's face wasn't clearly visible, but Lin Yupeng guessed it was either Kang Yin or his personal driver.

After looking at the three photos, Lin Yupeng looked up at Duan Wei and asked coldly, "Is Kang Yin at home or somewhere else? Have you found out?"

Duan Wei's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he said in a deep voice, "I found out. This guy is staying at a small hotel near the Hongfa factory. He's remotely directing the factory's activities from there. He has a younger brother named Kang Liang, who is the deputy factory director and carries out Kang Yin's orders on-site."

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a chilling light, and he coldly ordered, "Tonight, arrange for Kang Yin to be beaten into a hospital!"

Duan Wei's eyes flashed coldly, and he replied without hesitation, "Understood! Mr. Lin, please..." "How badly should he be beaten?"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp glint as he coldly replied, "Beat him so badly he can't get out of bed for a month! But don't put him in any danger. You can decide how to proceed! The operation should take place between 8 and 10 PM. I won't participate; you'll be in full charge. No matter what happens, don't call me first; I'll call you! Also, tonight's operation must be done flawlessly, and you must disguise yourself perfectly. No one can recognize you, understand?"

Duan Wei's eyes gleamed, and he nodded firmly, "Understood, Mr. Lin!" His tone was full of confidence.

Lin Yupeng nodded in satisfaction, waved to Duan Wei, and said in a deep voice, "Go and prepare!"

Duan Wei responded and turned to leave the office. Lin Yupeng sat on the sofa, secretly sneering, "Kang Yin, you tricked someone into seriously injuring He Bingguo. Tonight, I'll beat you into the hospital too. That's called an eye for an eye, revenge for revenge, let you know how powerful I am!"

He sat in the office for a while, then immediately stood up and left the group with his bodyguard Xiang Kui outside the door. Instead of returning to the villa in the northern suburbs, he got into his car and drove straight to the Weili Hotel.

(Chapter 492: Revenge for Revenge;

Chapter 493: A Woman's Heart)

Lin Yupeng had been preoccupied with trivial matters these past few days and hadn't seen Chen Lihan for three or four days. He really missed her. This woman was just too strong-willed, often neglecting her health for work.

When they passed a supermarket, he asked Xiang Kui to stop the car. He went inside and bought a large bag of Chen Lihan's favorite foods and some nutritional supplements, then returned to the car and continued driving to the Weili Hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel entrance, Lin Yupeng saw Zhao Zhiyuan, who had been temporarily seconded there, standing guard with two security guards. Seeing Lin Yupeng, Zhao immediately approached and respectfully greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Lin!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, then asked in a deep voice, "Where is Ms. Chen?"

A glint flashed in Zhao Zhiyuan's eyes, and he replied respectfully, "In her office!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, patted Zhao Zhiyuan on the shoulder, and then stepped inside with Xiang Kui. The hotel staff generally recognized him; they all knew he was Chen Lihan's new boyfriend, so they all bowed and scraped, appearing very enthusiastic.

Lin Yupeng arrived at Chen Lihan's general manager's office and saw two security guards standing at the door, both seconded from Starlight Media Group. It seemed Zhao Zhiyuan had clearly defined the roles: he and two others were responsible for guarding the entrance, while the other two were directly responsible for Chen Lihan's safety.
Upon seeing Lin Yupeng, the two security guards immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Hello, Mr. Lin!"

Lin Yupeng hummed in response, smiled slightly, turned, and pushed open the door to his office. Xiang Kui and the two security guards remained outside.

Chen Lihan sat behind her desk, wearing a fitted light blue dress adorned with lotus-root-colored flowers, elegant and refreshing. A shimmering ice-blue crystal adorned her beige belt, accentuating her slender waist and making her figure appear even more delicate and graceful. Her long, flowing black hair was light and airy, and her beautiful, refined face radiated youthful brilliance, like a lily, serene and elegant.

The air conditioning in the room was on high, and Lin Yupeng frowned slightly upon entering.

Chen Lihan raised her face; she wore only light makeup, yet her beauty was breathtaking, causing Lin Yupeng's heart to flutter.

"Brother Lin, you're here!" Chen Lihan's pretty face flushed a charming blush as she called out sweetly. Although she had already accepted Lin Yupeng in her heart, her shy and bashful personality still made her appear somewhat awkward whenever she saw him.

This budding, shy beauty was even more captivating, and her soft, melodious voice, like a clear spring, made Lin Yupeng's heart flutter.

He smiled and walked to her side, placing his hands on Chen Lihan's soft, delicate shoulders, and said gently, "Lihan, I've been too busy with work these past few days and haven't been able to come see you. You don't mind, do you?"

Chen Lihan smiled sweetly, her face flushed, and said softly, "It's alright, I've been very busy these past few days too..." Her body trembled slightly because Lin Yupeng's hands were on her shoulders. Although she had slept half the night in his arms, she rarely had such intimate contact with a man before, and her body was still a little uncomfortable.

Chen Lihan had been in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend for ten years, but they had only ever held hands. The reasons were twofold: firstly, Chen Lihan was conservative and didn't like men touching her body before marriage; secondly, and most importantly, Fei Wenchao was too accommodating, even overly submissive. When Chen Lihan told him not to do anything intimate, he would simply stand there like a block of wood and not do it.

In reality, every woman secretly hopes to be cherished by a man. Even if she says she doesn't like it, she secretly hopes for it. Even if they don't sleep together before marriage, holding hands, hugging, and being affectionate are acceptable as long as it doesn't cross the line.

Fei Wenchao lost Chen Lihan not only because he did things that hurt her, but also because he didn't understand women's hearts.

Lin Yupeng understood women's hearts best, at least he understood Chen Lihan's heart, so he replaced Fei Wenchao, and on the very first day, his sincerity and thoughtfulness earned him the opportunity to be close to her.

"It's not that hot outside, but you've turned the air conditioning up so high, you'll catch a cold!" Lin Yupeng went to the air conditioner, adjusting the temperature as he spoke with concern and pity.

Chen Lihan smiled faintly and said softly, "It was very hot at noon, so I turned it up a bit..."

Lin Yupeng knew she was too busy with work and forgot to adjust the room temperature, so he smiled and said, "You should have asked your secretary to adjust it!" As he spoke, he glanced around the room and noticed that Xiao Fen's desk was empty; she wasn't in the room.

"By the way, where's your secretary, Xiao Fen?" Lin Yupeng asked with concern.

"The housekeeping department is too busy, so I asked her to help out there temporarily!" Chen Lihan replied softly.

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, poured her a glass of water, and asked gently, "Lihan, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"

Chen Lihan shook her head and said softly, "Not yet!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Let's go eat! It's almost six o'clock in the evening. We can finish the rest of the work tomorrow!"

Chen Lihan's clear, lake-like eyes shimmered with a gentle, alluring light. Hearing this, she said sweetly, "I'm almost done! Brother Lin, if you're hungry, go eat first!"

Lin Yupeng gazed at her and laughed heartily, "I won't go. I'll wait for you to eat together! I'm afraid you'll be so busy you'll forget to eat!"

Chen Lihan blushed, lowered her head shyly, and continued working. Lin Yupeng quietly watched her, observing her absorbed in her work.

Half an hour later, Chen Lihan looked up, let out a soft sigh, and smiled sweetly at Lin Yupeng, "Brother Lin, I'm done. Let's go eat!"

Lin Yupeng smiled, stood up, walked to Chen Lihan's side, gently took her fair and delicate hand, and they walked out of the office together.

Chen Lihan's hand was held by him, and she looked quite shy, especially when they encountered hotel staff in the corridor; she seemed rather embarrassed.

Many hotel employees, who had worked with Chen Lihan for years, had never seen her so shy before, and they all took the initiative to greet her, their faces beaming with warm smiles.

Lin Yupeng and Chen Lihan went to a private room, ordered several delicious and nourishing dishes, and two bottles of mineral water, and then ate with relish.

After dinner, Lin Yupeng accompanied Chen Lihan on a stroll around the hotel before returning to the general manager's office; it was already eight o'clock in the evening.

Lin Yupeng knew that Duan Wei's action would take place between eight and ten o'clock—beating up Kang Yin. This was just the beginning of his counterattack. If Kang Yin remained obstinate and continued to obstruct the demolition process, Lin Yupeng would have even more drastic actions to take until Kang Yin yielded.

Chapter 493 A Woman's Heart

Chapter 494 Intimate Contact

After returning to his office, Lin Yupeng and Chen Lihan sat side by side on the sofa, chatting intimately. Unconsciously, Lin Yupeng's hand "accidentally" rested on her fragrant shoulder. Seeing that Chen Lihan didn't react, and was talking about hotel matters with tender affection in her beautiful eyes, treating Lin Yupeng as a confidant,

he understood her—beneath her glamorous exterior, Chen Lihan was actually a girl with ordinary feelings, and with ordinary worries and troubles.

After a while, Lin Yupeng took the next step, pressing her jade-like shoulders, and "casually" pulling her gently into his arms.

Chen Lihan's cheeks flushed, and she struggled shyly for a moment, but when her beautiful eyes met Lin Yupeng's tender and loving gaze, she couldn't bear to refuse his request, gently nestling her light, lotus-like, fragrant, and sweet body into his embrace.

"Lihan, you must be tired after a long day, right? Let me give you a massage!" Lin Yupeng chuckled, preparing to unleash his "signature technique."

He hadn't called Chen Lihan "wife" yet, because they were still just boyfriend and girlfriend, their relationship hadn't progressed to the point of discussing marriage. Especially given Chen Lihan's personality, she was the slow-burn type when it came to love, preferring things to happen naturally rather than in a rush.

She wasn't like some "open" women who kissed their boyfriends on the first day, slept with them the second day, and got pregnant the third day—with the child being her ex-boyfriend's!

Lin Yupeng's progress was already incredibly fast; he had surpassed Fei Wenchao's level in less than a week, a level Fei Wenchao hadn't achieved in ten years. With just a little more effort, Chen Lihan would soon become his woman.

Upon hearing Lin Yupeng offer to massage her, Chen Lihan couldn't help but recall the experience of him massaging her feet and putting her to sleep a few nights ago. Although she was extremely shy at the time, the feeling was truly wonderful, the most comfortable she had ever felt in her life…

Now, her heart stirred with shy and ambiguous emotions once again. She lowered her head, feigning reluctance, unsure whether to accept Lin Yupeng's enthusiastic request.

Lin Yupeng chuckled, knowing she was hesitant. He decided to press his advantage, giving her no time to consider and forcing her to agree.

He gently pulled her to her feet and led her to the inner lounge.

"Brother Lin, just a simple massage will do, please don't…" Chen Lihan's face flushed crimson, and she stammered shyly, unable to finish her sentence.

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, put his arm around her fragrant shoulder, and softly comforted her, "Lihan, don't worry! I just want to help you relieve your fatigue, I have no ulterior motives, you have to believe me!"

While saying this, he secretly thought, "Hehe, as long as you're willing to let me touch you, given enough time, I'm not afraid you won't develop feelings!"

Seeing Lin Yupeng's sincere tone, Chen Lihan felt a surge of gratitude. Under his guidance, she lay down on the bed. She was indeed very tired, and her head felt heavy as soon as she lay down.

"Brother Lin, first... first massage down there! I want to sleep for a while!" Chen Lihan

said shyly. Lin Yupeng knew that "down there" referred to her slender, beautiful feet, but she couldn't bring herself to say she wanted him to "massage her feet," so she euphemistically used "down there."

As soon as Chen Lihan uttered the words, she realized that using "below" would mislead Lin Yupeng, so she quickly blushed and added softly, "It's...that...foot." Her sweet, delicate voice trailed off, almost inaudible with shyness, like the delicate, melodious strains of a Jiangnan musical instrument.

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, secretly chuckling, "You might as well have just said 'foot,' instead of 'below,' you've only made things worse, covering a wider area, haven't you? Hehe!"

He pulled up a chair and sat down beside her. Shy Chen Lihan had already gently closed her beautiful eyes, her curvaceous body lying before Lin Yupeng. Her skin was as translucent as jade, smooth as cream, soft and boneless; her breasts were full and firm, shaped like bowls; her waist was slender, her soft abdomen smooth as satin; her legs were long and shapely; her soft, fine hair framed her flower-like face, pure, beautiful, and serene.

Lin Yupeng's gaze hardened, and his hands pressed against Chen Lihan's slender, delicate ankles. The touch was soft and smooth, like fine lamb's fat, and Chen Lihan's beautiful legs immediately closed.

"Lihan, relax, don't be nervous!" Lin Yupeng gently comforted her.

Chen Lihan nodded shyly, trying to relax her body. Lin Yupeng kneaded her snow-white, translucent ankles a few times, then grasped her beautiful feet and began to massage them slowly and rhythmically. Waves of warmth traveled from his fingertips to her feet, then spread throughout her body.

Gradually, Chen Lihan felt a wave of drowsiness wash over her, her consciousness blurred, and she felt light and comfortable, every cell in her body feeling wonderfully relaxed. She slowly drifted off to sleep.

She wore ankle-length flesh-colored stockings, which accentuated the radiance and delicacy of her jade-like feet. Her ten toes, like ivory carved from white jade, were crystal clear and mesmerizing.

From Lin Yupeng's angle, he could vaguely see the top of her legs beneath her light blue skirt, the snow-white panties peeking out adorably.

He felt a surge of dizziness, and the desire that often surged within him rose again like a tidal wave. He desperately wanted to strip away her restraints and completely enter her beautiful body, to savor that intoxicating tenderness…

Fortunately, Lin Yupeng retained some clarity of mind, restraining his lust. He kept reassuring himself that Chen Lihan would be his sooner or later, so why rush things? Love is like boiling water; it always takes time to reach its boiling point, doesn't it?

However, that brief surge of desire caused his hands to involuntarily deviate from their original course and climb onto Chen Lihan's slender, fair legs. The delicate and smooth skin there brought his hands an intoxicating pleasure.

Chen Lihan's delicate body trembled slightly in her sleep. A tender red patch had formed where her jade-like legs had touched Lin Yupeng's hands. Lin Yupeng was worried that she might suddenly wake up. He really didn't intend to take advantage of her; he just couldn't control himself.

Reluctantly, he removed his hands from her jade-like legs, moved his chair closer to her upper body, and stared blankly at her sweet sleeping face.

After an unknown amount of time, a whimsical thought suddenly arose in Lin Yupeng's mind. Gazing at her delicate and refined face, he secretly thought, "If I secretly kiss her, she probably won't even notice!"

(Chapter 494 Intimate Contact,

Chapter 495 Inappropriate Thoughts)

Lin Yupeng's burning gaze couldn't help but fall on Chen Lihan's bright red, plump lips, fresh and tender like two beautiful flower petals. He couldn't help but lean in, wanting to give her a light, fleeting kiss, to feel that intoxicating tenderness and smoothness. Suddenly, another voice in his mind objected: "This must be her first kiss! Just like that, it's been stolen without her knowing? Lin Yupeng, aren't you becoming a thief?"

He couldn't help but chuckle, his target suddenly shifting to her exquisitely sculpted cheek, wanting to kiss it there and feel that intoxicating fragrance.

However, just as his lips were about to touch her lovely, jade-like face, he suddenly heard the office phone ringing outside.

Lin Yupeng cursed inwardly, "What a bummer! Why did the phone have to ring at this time!"

He wanted to continue with his planned kiss, but then he noticed Chen Lihan's body tremble, her long, beautiful eyelashes fluttering—a sign she was waking up.

Lin Yupeng quickly sat up straight, and at the same time, Chen Lihan opened her sleepy eyes. Although she was asleep, she was sleeping restlessly, especially sensitive to the ringing of the telephone. She had a professional sensitivity to it, meaning that no matter how far away, if the phone reached her ears, she would be woken up.

Chen Lihan seemed to reflexively sit up in bed, put on her shoes, glanced at Lin Yupeng with a faint look, and said softly, "Brother Lin, I'll go answer the phone!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and stood up, following her out of the lounge. Chen Lihan walked quickly to her desk, answered the phone, and said softly, "Hello!"

"Um...uh...I understand...thank you!" The expression on Chen Lihan's beautiful face changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"What is it?" Lin Yupeng stared at her, his eyes gleaming with concern as he asked.

"Routine police check!" Chen Lihan replied softly, a hint of melancholy in her beautiful eyes.

Lin Yupeng was taken aback, a surge of anger rising within him. He thought bitterly, "Why are there police following me every time I come to the Weili Hotel? What routine check? Why don't we go somewhere else?"

"How many times have there been these routine checks before?" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he asked coldly.

"There was one last Wednesday, and you were there too!" Chen Lihan replied casually.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "I'm really dizzy, they really followed me here!" He immediately stood up and said coldly, "Lihan, where are the police? Let's go down and take a look!"

Chen Lihan's beautiful eyes filled with worry as she stared at Lin Yupeng and said softly, "Brother Lin, you can't treat the police like last time!"

Lin Yupeng knew that Chen Lihan was referring to the time he deliberately angered Ruan Yihong at the hotel. Actually, he had no choice, so he gently comforted her, "Don't worry! They won't!" But in his heart, he thought, "Could it be Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming again this time?"

Lin Yupeng's sixth sense was indeed quite sharp. Tonight, the people who came for the routine security check were indeed Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming. The two of them were almost inseparable. Except for sleeping together, they spent all their time whispering to each other.

Lin Yupeng had a premonition that if things continued this way, Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming might actually end up sleeping in the same bed one day. Although he had always considered her a "confidante," the real feeling that she was about to become someone else's woman made his heart ache.

It seemed that "a man's greed is insatiable," and desire was like salt water—the more he drank, the thirstier he became. Lin Yupeng was now harboring inappropriate thoughts about Ruan Yihong.

He saw Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming looking through the customer registration information at the service desk on the first floor, asking the staff something.

Lin Yupeng gently held Chen Lihan's soft, smooth hand with one hand, and with the other arm around her slender waist, as they strolled leisurely down the stairs, their intimate demeanor resembling that of a couple deeply in love.

Upon seeing Lin Yupeng, Ruan Yihong's eyes flashed with hostility, even more intense than when she last met him. Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Is this woman like Sun Wukong? She keeps changing her appearance!"

Cui Junming, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed. Unlike Ruan Yihong, who readily revealed her thoughts, he always kept his emotions hidden, making him the most difficult person to deal with.

"Lin Yupeng, what are you doing here?" Ruan Yihong glared at Lin Yupeng and asked coldly.

"Officer Ruan, shouldn't I be asking you that? What are you doing here?" Lin Yupeng chuckled and countered.

This pair of "little enemies" immediately started arguing, their words sharp and pointed. Chen Lihan, standing nearby, gently tugged at Lin Yupeng's sleeve. Her pretty face showed the adorable expression of a devoted wife trying to stop her hot-tempered husband from getting into a fight.

Over there, Cui Junming tugged at Ruan Yihong's sleeve, signaling her to calm down. Lin Yupeng saw this and his teeth itched.

"I'm with my girlfriend, is that not allowed?" Lin Yupeng suppressed his anger and smiled.

Ruan Yihong gently bit her rosy lips, glared at Lin Yupeng, and turned her head away, ignoring him.

Lin Yupeng, however, pressed on, "Officer Ruan, how's the case of the poisoning in my office going?"

Ruan Yihong still didn't look at him or answer, as if she hadn't heard his previous words, creating an awkward atmosphere. Fortunately, Cui Junming picked up the thread, saying, "We're investigating! There's been some progress. Xia Zhuo, the general manager of Xinxin Furniture City, and his son Xia Nan, have close ties with Hong Tianhao. Xinxin Furniture City appears independent, but it's actually an outpost of the Hong Group."

Lin Yupeng was secretly astonished upon hearing this. The matter was becoming increasingly perplexing. Xu Weiguo had speculated that Zhang Yueran was behind it that day, but now, based on the clues

the police had, the mastermind was likely Hong Tianhao. Who was it?

"Hehe, just do your best, thank you for your hard work!" Lin Yupeng chuckled, then changed the subject, asking in a deep voice, "I have a question. Are you here for a routine inspection, specifically targeting the Weili Hotel? Is there something wrong with the Weili Hotel?"

This was what Lin Yupeng desperately wanted to know tonight. Why were the police always coming here? If outsiders knew, they would really think something had happened at the hotel! This could negatively impact the hotel's image!

Upon hearing this, Ruan Yihong turned and glared at him again, sneering, "Don't you understand? This is a routine security check, it's not targeting anyone!"

(Chapter 495 Unreasonable Thoughts ,

Chapter 496 Why Her?) As

soon as Ruan Yihong finished speaking, Cui Junming beside her added, "Yes! Recently, several major cases have occurred in our jurisdiction. We suspect they were committed by some migrant workers, so hotels and guesthouses in the area are all targets of our investigation."

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes! Things have indeed been quite unsettled lately; even I almost got killed!"

Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming stopped talking and left the Weili Hotel after completing their routine checks.

Lin Yupeng glanced at his watch; it was already 9:30 PM. He wondered how Duan Wei's work was going. He needed to check on it when he had time; if things weren't going well, he would have to personally intervene.

So he said goodbye to Chen Lihan and left the Weili Hotel with Xiang Kui. Getting into his car, he took out his phone and dialed Duan Wei's number. After two rings, Duan Wei's deep, resonant voice came through: "Mr. Lin, hello!"

"Brother Duan, how did the work go tonight?" Lin Yupeng asked with concern.

"Pretty good. Kang Yin has been beaten into the hospital, but the police haven't found out!" Duan Wei replied in a deep voice.

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "Could Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming's routine check just now be related to this? I think it's highly likely. This is a normal police reaction!"

"Which hospital is Kang Yin staying at? Have you found out?" Lin Yupeng asked coldly again. Duan Wei replied, "I just sent someone to find out. He's staying at the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianhan Medical University. His ward is room 301, next to He Bingguo's."

A sharp, piercing glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes. He said in a deep voice, "I understand. Continue monitoring! But be extra careful!"

Duan Wei responded. Lin Yupeng trusted Duan Wei the most when it came to getting things done. After hanging up the phone, Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Kang Yin, this is what you call revenge! You can't just hit my people whenever you want! Now you're neighbors with He Bingguo in the hospital, aren't you?"

Hitting Kang Yin was just a temporary show of force, to deflate his arrogance. Lin Yupeng still needed to work harder to coerce him into cooperating with the demolition and ceasing all obstruction.

As for how to threaten Kang Yin, Lin Yupeng had already devised a detailed plan, divided into three steps. He hoped the first two steps would achieve their goal, because he really didn't want the third step to become a reality.

The car drove along the road late at night, the neon lights along the roadside gleaming and flashing in various colors, making the glint in Lin Yupeng's eyes seem indescribably strange...

When the car entered Binhai Road, the notorious "red-light district" of Tianhan City, the speed decreased significantly, because this place was bustling with traffic at night, with all kinds of luxury cars. Many business owners and government officials came here to enjoy themselves.

The entire street was lined with hotels, guesthouses, bath centers, saunas, massage parlors, bars, dance halls, and foot massage parlors, almost every one of which was engaged in prostitution. Some prostitutes even stood by the door, dressed provocatively, posing seductively to passersby and soliciting business. There were also prostitutes aggressively soliciting customers on the street. Parks and playgrounds were also used as "trading" venues, making this street a chaotic mess. There were even fights over prostitutes. In short, Binhai Road could be called the most chaotic street in Tianhan City.

Although public resentment was boiling over and the city had tried to rectify the situation several times, the efforts were often more bark than bite due to the deeply entrenched interests behind it.

Binhai Road was the core area controlled by Hong Tianhao's Hong Group. Almost all the entertainment venues paid a large sum of revenue to the Hong Group every month, and half of these venues belonged to the Hong Group.

Lin Yupeng looked out the car window, his eyes gleaming. He saw the brightly colored entertainment venues, the couples arm in arm, some of the girls looking very young, only fifteen or sixteen years old, smoking cigarettes and flirting with men, seemingly seasoned veterans of the pleasure quarters. A wave of unease washed over him. So

young, already fallen into the world of lust? What would become of them when they grew up? The flowers of the motherland, just beginning to bloom, were tainted by the cruel reality.

Lin Yupeng's heart clenched, his eyes fixed intently on the entertainment venues lining both sides of the street… Suddenly, as the car passed a bar, he saw two men supporting a drunken girl, staggering out.

The two men, both in their early twenties, wore hats askew, had squinty eyes, were shirtless, and covered in colorful tattoos—clearly petty thugs.

This scene was common on this street: young girls would go to bars late at night to drown their sorrows, meet shady characters, get drunk, and then, needless to say, the girl would inevitably suffer the tragic fate of being gang-raped.

So, women—it's best to drink less and know more. Men who relentlessly force you to drink are definitely up to no good! Those who truly love and care for you will drink for you, not force you to drink!

Under the colorful neon lights of the roadside, Lin Yupeng saw the girl's face clearly. His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately ordered Xiang Kui, "Stop the car!"

"How could it be her? Unbelievable!" Lin Yupeng stared blankly at the young girl, drunk and seemingly at his mercy. She wore a Chanel silk skirt embroidered with mauve flowers, elegant and refreshing; a delicate lace trim around her neck accentuated her sweet and lovely face; her skin was well-maintained, white as cream, translucent, and radiant with an alluring glow. Her eyes were half-open, her long, beautiful eyelashes fluttering adorably. The charmingly drunken look on her face was simply intoxicating.

Lin Yupeng recognized the girl at a glance—it was Tian Xin! The only daughter of the deputy director of the district health bureau, and the girlfriend of Ye Qiujian, the head of the planning department of Tianqiong Group, was taken by him using extremely cruel methods to steal her virginity. Even now, Tian Xin still believes that the man who took her virginity that night was Ye Qiujian!

"Tian Xin is the daughter of a high-ranking official! Like a noble princess, she has a very strict upbringing. How could she go to a bar, a place full of all sorts of people? And she was drunk and being dragged around by two delinquents. Am I mistaken?" Lin Yupeng was surprised, but then smiled helplessly. He knew he was absolutely right. That girl was definitely Tian Xin!

Tian Xin was drunk and had no ability to resist. She was helped into a van parked at the entrance of the bar by the two thugs.

Chapter 496 How Could It Be Her?

Chapter 497 Relentlessly Pursuing

The two thugs' gazes towards Tian Xin were like mosquitoes swarming into her flesh in the sweltering heat of summer, their eyes burning with lewd lust, as if they wanted to devour her whole.

"Drive, follow that van!" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed coldly as he said in a deep voice.

He was determined to get involved in this matter today; he couldn't let Tian Xin fall into the hands of villains, because Lin Yupeng always felt guilty towards her. He had never regretted anything he had done before, even murder, but with Tian Xin, in order to control Tian Fangyong and take revenge on Ye Qiujian, he had resorted to despicable means, forcibly taking Tian Xin and even filming a sex video to blackmail Tian Fangyong. His actions at the time were truly insane!

Whenever Lin Yupeng calmed down and recalled those events, he felt a pang of regret and shame. He felt he had gone too far, all because he had been blinded by greed and committed the only thing he truly regretted.

It seemed the so-called body enhancement experiment had not only strengthened his body but also his ambition and desires, making them as uncontrollable as a volcanic eruption.

There's no going back, and the only thing Lin Yupeng could do now was to make amends for his past mistakes. Tonight was a good opportunity. He was determined to rescue Tian Xin from the jaws of death and, incidentally, ask her why she had been drinking so heavily late at night. How had she become so depraved? Could it be… that he had caused all of this?

Lin Yupeng's mind raced with these thoughts. Xiang Kui drove far behind the van in front of him, and the two vehicles drove off Binhai Road one after the other.

After following for a while, Lin Yupeng suddenly realized that the van was heading towards Hongfa Paper Mill. His heart skipped a beat: "Are those two guys from Hongfa?"

It was already 10:30 PM. The demolition site at Hongfa Factory had long since stopped. He Fei and Deng Yuhu had left with their men, planning to resume work the next morning.

The van in front circled around to the back of Hongfa Factory. The outer wall had long since been demolished, and the van stopped beside a pile of rubble.

Lin Yupeng's car suddenly swerved and disappeared into a small alley, concealing itself from the "tail" chasing after them.

The two thugs dragged the unconscious Tian Xin from the car and carefully made their way into the factory.

The demolition of Hongfa Factory was only a quarter complete. This location was at the back of the factory, surrounded by rows of warehouses. After getting out of the car, Lin Yupeng took two masks from his briefcase, handing one to Xiang Kui and putting the other on himself.

There might be a fight when they rescued Tian Xin later. Things were tense lately, and Lin Yupeng didn't want to be recognized; disguising himself was necessary.

The two thugs grabbed Tian Xin and carried her into a brick house, possibly an employee dormitory. One of them looked around before closing the door behind him.

Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui, already concealed, emerged from the darkness after they entered. They circled the house, finding it surrounded by warehouses, dark and deserted. Only this small brick house had a light on, indicating it was a secluded area of the Hongfa factory.

The two stealthily approached the house and crouched down.

The door was unlocked, just ajar, with a dim light shining from inside.

Lin Yupeng peered through the crack and saw a simply furnished room: a square table, two large wooden beds, an old sofa, several bamboo chairs, and a pile of beer bottles scattered on the floor.

Looking at the square table, there were several small dishes and five or six bottles of beer. Sitting around the table was a man in his thirties, short and fat, looking as if a flour jar had come to life. His face was covered in pockmarks, large and small; even a fly landing on him would twist its ankle. His complexion was sallow, and his eyes held a lewd glint, clearly a consequence of excessive lust. He was dressed in dazzling clothes, wearing a gold chain around his neck, and bracelets and gemstone rings on his hands.

The more Lin Yupeng looked at this man, the more familiar he seemed. His mind raced, and he suddenly remembered a time at the Xinhang Hotel—then the one acquired by the Tianqiong Group and renamed the Meihua Hotel—when a pockmarked fat man tried to take advantage of Wen Yuqi in the lobby, only to be soundly defeated. That pockmarked fat man—wasn't this guy right in front of him? He was from Hongfa Factory! And apparently, he was one of the leaders!

The pockmarked fat man sat at the table, his face gloomy and cold. His pockmarked face was unsightly enough, but coupled with his somber expression, he was someone ten people could stare at for half a month.

He sat there pouring himself a drink, his large, triangular eyes gleaming with a sinister light, exuding a chilling murderous aura—who knows who he was sulking with!

"Big Brother, we're back!" one of the thugs with a middle parting greeted the pockmarked fat man respectfully.

"Big Brother, still drinking? Look at the little chick we've brought over, she's got some hot chicks, we're going to have a blast tonight!" another thug with a crew cut chuckled dryly.

The two men then placed Tian Xin on the sofa beside the table. Tian Xin's pretty face was flushed, her beautiful breasts rising and falling, making her incredibly cute and alluring.

The pockmarked fat man didn't look at Tian Xin, but glared at the two thugs and shouted, "What time is it now? You still have time for this? Send that woman back to where you got her! Don't cause me any trouble!"

The thug with the parted hair was taken aback, feeling that his boss was acting strangely today. Usually, he would be like a bee to a flower when he heard about women, so what was wrong with him today?

"Boss, is something wrong?" The flat-headed thug, who was more quick-witted, asked with concern.

Upon hearing this, the pockmarked fat man's anger surged. He slammed his wine glass down and gritted his teeth, saying, "Damn it! My brother just got beaten up, pretty badly, he's in the hospital!" The thug

with the parted hair paled and exclaimed in shock, "Huh? You said Director Kang got beaten up and is in the hospital? That can't be! Wasn't he in that little hotel?"

The pockmarked fat man's eyes blazed with fury as he said hatefully, "Damn it! He got beaten up in that hotel! I don't know which kid leaked the news! If I catch him, I'll skin him alive!"

As he spoke, his eyes flashed with a cold, razor-sharp light, sweeping over the two thugs, making them tremble and cry out in unison, "Big brother, it wasn't us! We've followed you for so many years, how could we betray you!"

The pockmarked fat man smiled coldly and said loudly, "I don't suspect you, don't worry, brothers!" Although he said this, he had already listed them as suspicious in his mind.

Chapter 497

Relentless Pursuit Chapter 498 A Twist of Fate

Lin Yupeng, who was watching from outside, thought to himself, "So this pockmarked fat man is Kang Yin's younger brother, Kang Liang! This kid has always been the factory's chief commander. If we cripple him, Hongfa Factory will be like a pile of loose sand, utterly vulnerable!"

In addition, Lin Yupeng had just noticed something new: when the pockmarked fat man scrutinized the two thugs with a critical eye, suspecting that they had leaked the information, he saw a flash of panic suddenly appear in the flat-headed thug's eyes, but he quickly and cleverly concealed it.

Kang Liang didn't notice the hint of panic in his eyes, but Lin Yupeng, who was extremely good at reading people, did. He couldn't help but think to himself, "Could this hoodlum have betrayed Kang Yin? Is he Duan Wei's informant?"

Just then, the hoodlum with the parted hair said angrily, "Damn it, who's so bold as to hit Factory Director Kang!"

Kang Liang's fat face twitched with anger, his eyes flashing coldly as he said viciously, "Lin Yupeng must have hired someone! I'll settle this score sooner or later!"

Lin Yupeng was outside the door... A cold laugh escaped his lips. "Kang Liang, your wish is about to come true! I'll settle the score with you tonight!"

The crew-cut thug's eyes flashed with a wicked light as he glanced at Tian Xin, who was sprawled on the sofa. He chuckled dryly, "Big brother, if you don't like this chick, let's have some fun with her!"

Kang Liang's gaze finally fell on Tian Xin, and he couldn't help but tremble. The anger in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a lewd lust. His facial muscles contorted with excitement.

"Hehe... Acong, Ajie, where did you get this chick? She's got a real hottie! And her skin is so smooth!" Kang Liang's lecherous eyes scrutinized Tian Xin, like a starving man eyeing a delicious roast chicken, his mouth watering and swallowing hard.

The thug with the parted hair, named Acong, grinned smugly and said, "We met her at a bar. This chick was alone in the bar, drinking non-stop. My brother and I went over to chat her up, and she insisted we drink with her. Before long, she got drunk. Hehe... Brother, isn't this like walking into a trap? She's obviously letting us have some fun!"

The thug with the crew cut, named Ajie, chimed in, "Yeah! Brother, I think this chick is upset about something. We asked her, but she wouldn't say anything, she just kept drinking!"

Kang Liang's eyes gleamed with lust, and he sneered, "Who cares what's wrong with her! I'm feeling down tonight, so I'll have her keep us entertained!"

With that, he stood up, strode over to Tian Xin, and his eyes darted around her body, looking disgustingly lecherous.

Ah Jie chuckled, his eyes darting around, and he tentatively asked in a hesitant tone, "Brother, how about I have a go tonight? I don't think this girl is a virgin."

Upon hearing this, Kang Liang's face darkened. He turned and glared fiercely at A-Jie, shoving him and angrily shouting, "A-Jie, are you trying to steal my woman? I always get you guys first, don't I? Do you want me to 'wash the dishes' for you?"

A-Jie blushed, gave an awkward laugh, and said, "Don't be angry, brother! I was just kidding, hehehe..." Though he said this, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but the impatient Kang Liang didn't notice.

Lin Yupeng, watching from outside, secretly chuckled, "If this A-Jie really is Duan Wei's informant, then he could make good use of him!"

He then saw Kang Liang inside suddenly take off his shirt, revealing a muscular physique. His fat hands scratched as if stung by mosquitoes, and he opened his arms, ready to pounce on Tian Xin!

Outside, Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He knew it was time for him and Xiang Kui to make their entrance. Before Kang Liang could even touch Tian Xin, Lin Yupeng had already leaped up and kicked the door with all his might!

He kicked with all his might, and in an instant, a deafening crash resounded. The wooden door couldn't withstand Lin Yupeng's powerful kick; broken wood and debris flew everywhere, along with a palpable aura of anger and murderous intent!

Kang Liang and the two thugs beside him thought someone had thrown a bomb at them. They screamed in fright, their bodies trembling slightly, and involuntarily took a few steps back, their faces filled with terror as they looked towards the door

. Two tall men wearing masks slowly walked in. With each step, their invisible aura intensified, their sharp, piercing eyes behind the masks flashing with a chilling light.

"You…who are you?" Kang Liang steadied himself and asked sharply.

"I'm here to deal with you!" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he replied in a deep voice.

Kang Liang's heart trembled, thinking to himself, "Could it be that the group that beat my brother is here to beat me again?"

Actually, Lin Yupeng hadn't planned to deal with Kang Yin's younger brother, Kang Liang. Tonight, he had just found this place by chance, so he had no choice but to deal with him as well.

Kang Liang turned and glared at A Cong and A Jie beside him, shouting sharply, "Are you two blockheads? Why don't you do it already?"

A Cong was Kang Yin's loyal henchman. Upon hearing this, he immediately drew a dagger from his waist, his eyes flashing with murderous intent, and swung the dagger to pounce on Lin Yupeng.

A Jie, on the other hand, was unhurried. He slowly took out a small knife from his waist, weighed it in his hand, and even wiped the blade with his sleeve. Kang Liang glared angrily at A-Jie, shouting, "You fucking hurry up and get on with it! What are you dawdling for?"

Just then, seeing A-Cong about to rush forward, Lin Yupeng pulled out his Browning pistol, pinning A-Cong down and yelling, "Don't move! Move a muscle and I'll kill you!"

Xiang Kui beside him also drew his gun, holding Kang Liang and A-Jie back. The situation in the room suddenly shifted in Lin Yupeng's favor. Kang Liang never expected these two uninvited guests to have weapons; his heart trembled, and he had a premonition that he was in for a rough night!

"Hands up and squat against the wall!" Lin Yupeng's chilling voice suddenly rang out.

Ah Jie was the first to throw his knife to the ground, obediently raising his hands and crouching down in the corner, pleading, "Brothers, let's talk this out! Spare my life!"

Ah Cong hesitated, still holding the dagger, at a loss. Lin Yupeng glared at him and shouted sharply, "Do you want to die?"

His eyes shot out two sharp beams of light that seemed to pierce Ah Cong's heart, making Ah Cong's heart pound wildly, especially facing the dark muzzle of Lin Yupeng's gun. Who wouldn't be afraid of death?

Ah Cong's hand trembled, and the dagger clattered to the ground. He turned around, raised his hands, and crouched down in the corner as well.

Chapter 498 A Twist of Fate

Chapter 499 A Quick Strike

Lin Yupeng pointed his gun at Kang Liang again, his pupils contracting to pinpoints, two beams of light piercing him as he coldly shouted, "You squat down too! Do you want a hole pierced in the head?"

Kang Liang trembled, the pockmarks on his face shaking. As the saying goes, a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle, so he grinned and said, "Friend, let's talk this out. Are you short of money? No problem, tell me, I'll give you as much as you want!"

Lin Yupeng sneered, "I want a hundred million US dollars, can you come up with that?"

Kang Liang's face changed, and he awkwardly chuckled, "Friend, you're joking, right? I don't have that much money!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he shouted sharply, "Stop talking nonsense! Squat down now, hands up! Or I'll shoot you!" As he spoke, he held the gun up to Kang Liang's forehead, scaring him into obediently raising his hands and squatting in the corner.

Lin Yupeng's eyes swept across the room, finally settling on Tian Xin on the sofa. She was completely drunk and unconscious, utterly unresponsive. A pang of sorrow gripped his heart as he recalled the time he had drugged and raped her. Initially, she had been drugged by Lu Qiang, and in the same way, she was utterly powerless, pitifully like a lamb to the slaughter.

Tian Xin was, after all, a noble princess filled with beautiful fantasies about love. Even though she was Tian Fangyong's daughter and had the temperament of an official's daughter, she wasn't inherently bad and shouldn't have to suffer so much.

Lin Yupeng sighed silently, turned to Xiang Kui, and said coldly, "You keep an eye on them. I'll rescue her! If they don't behave, shoot!"

A cold, sharp glint flashed in Xiang Kui's tiger-like eyes. He nodded slightly, his gaze like a sharp sword falling on the three people crouching in the corner. An invisible killing intent erupted, penetrating their bodies and making them tremble, afraid to even move.

Lin Yupeng first tucked his pistol into his pocket, then quickly walked to Tian Xin's side, grabbed her fair, rosy wrist, and hoisted her entire body onto his back. He turned and left the small room, heading straight for the Audi parked outside.

Although this place was inside the Hongfa factory, it was in a relatively secluded location, a small hideout where Kang Liang usually indulged in drinking, gambling, and prostitution.

Lin Yupeng placed the unconscious Tian Xin in the car, closed the door, and then returned to the room, scrutinizing Kang Liang and plotting how to deal with him.

Kang Liang felt a surge of anxiety, unsure how these two "plague gods" would punish him. His triangular eyes darted around as he racked his brains for a way to escape.

Lin Yupeng couldn't give him a chance to think; he had to finish this quickly tonight. Although the place was secluded, it was still inside the Hongfa factory. If their employees discovered them, it would be a real problem.

Thinking of this, he pulled out his Browning pistol from his pocket again, the dark, cold muzzle pointed at the thug called "Ah Jie," and said coldly, "Your name is Ah Jie, right?"

Ah Jie grinned and nodded, "Yes, friend, please speak!"

Lin Yupeng sneered, "Tonight you have two choices. One is to take a knife and sever your brother's Achilles tendons! The other is to take a knife and sever your own Achilles tendons. Which path do you choose?"

As he spoke, he brandished the gun in his hand, meaning that Ah Jie had to take one of these two paths, or he would be riddled with bullet holes. As

soon as Lin Yupeng finished speaking, Kang Liang's body trembled involuntarily, his face showing fear and anger. His eyes stared at Lin Yupeng, his lips trembling but unable to utter a word.

Ah Jie had been itching to stab Kang Liang a few times, but his eyes lit up, and without hesitation, he said, "Friend, I choose the first path, hehe!" He picked up the dagger from the ground, stood up, weighed it in his hand, and stared at Kang Liang with a cold glint in his eyes.

Kang Liang glared at Ah Jie and shouted angrily, "What the hell do you want? You dare to lay a hand on me?"

Ah Jie chuckled wickedly and said, "Brother, I'm really sorry! As the saying goes, 'Every man for himself, or the devil take the hindmost,' so don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Kang Liang's eyes blazed with fury as he cursed, "Fuck you! I know, you're the one who betrayed my brother, aren't you?"

Ah Jie laughed wildly, brandishing the dagger in his hand, and sneered, "That's right, I did it! You want to ask me why I betrayed you? I'll tell you! It was for money! Damn it, I've been with you for so many years, I've been loyal to you, haven't I? But what have I gotten? Not even a wife! And when I do have a woman, you have to play with her first. All these years, the money you've given me isn't even as much as someone else gave me in one go. Do you think I'll continue to work for you?"

He grew angrier and angrier, his eyes blazing with fury, and he lunged at Kang Liang with his dagger! Kang Liang, also desperate, completely disregarded the guns in Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui's hands, and jumped up to fight Ah Jie.

Lin Yupeng chuckled inwardly, "This is really interesting tonight, like rats fighting among themselves!"

A-Cong, crouching in the corner, wanted to help, but his eyes caught sight of the dark muzzle of Xiang Kui's gun pointed directly at him, and he hesitated, not daring to act rashly.

A-Jie, having a dagger, had gained the upper hand in the fight with Kang Liang, plunging the knife into his calf, blood gushing out immediately.

Kang Liang screamed in agony, losing his balance and falling backward to the ground. A-Jie followed, his eyes flashing with angry cold light, swinging the dagger horizontally towards Kang Liang's ankle, stabbing him several times. Kang Liang let out a few pig-like screams before fainting from the pain, leaving a pool of blood at his feet—a gruesome sight.

Lin Yupeng saw that the time was right. A-Jie's stabs, even if they hadn't severed his Achilles tendon, had at least caused some damage; this guy probably wouldn't be able to get out of bed for at least a month.

"Ah Jie, well done! That's enough for now! We're leaving!" Lin Yupeng chuckled, turned, and left the brick house with Xiang Kui. He secretly rejoiced; he'd done a brilliant job tonight. By exploiting the conflict between Kang Liang and his underlings, he'd crippled Kang Liang effortlessly. Even if the police investigated later, Ah Jie would be a prime target.

Of course, after seriously injuring Kang Liang, Ah Jie couldn't stay at Hongfa Factory any longer. No sooner had Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui left than he grabbed a dagger and ran off, leaving Ah Cong frantically rushing the unconscious Kang Liang to the hospital.

After getting into the car, Lin Yupeng removed his mask and coldly told Xiang Kui, "To the old house!" Xiang Kui nodded and drove away from Hongfa Factory, speeding through the streets.

Chapter 499 Quick Victory

Chapter 500 Charming Beauty

Tian Xin lay sprawled on the back seat, her delicate body swaying with the car's movement. Her long, beautiful eyelashes fluttered, and her creamy white skin appeared even more translucent and radiant under the neon lights streaming in from the window.

Lin Yupeng's desire surged again, but he managed to restrain himself. The car pulled into the residential area. It was so late; he decided to let Tian Xin stay at his place for the night and ask her why she had drunk so much.

The Audi came to a smooth stop downstairs. Lin Yupeng opened the car door, jumped out of the passenger seat, opened the back door, picked up the unconscious Tian Xin, and carried her upstairs.

Tian Xin's soft, boneless body exuded a scent of alcohol, mingling with her unique, sweet fragrance, intoxicatingly alluring. Lin Yupeng's hands cradled her legs, where the skin was soft and smooth, incredibly tantalizing, and his desire stirred again.

Back home, Lin Yupeng placed Tian Xin on the bed in the bedroom, pulled up a chair and sat beside her, gazing at her rosy, beautiful face. His desire was suppressed by a wave of regret.

After a while, Tian Xin's full, shapely breasts heaved rapidly, and a series of gurgling sounds came from her throat. Lin Yupeng knew something was wrong; she was about to vomit!

But it was too late to find something to catch it. Tian Xin opened her mouth wide and vomited a large amount of incoherent stuff, the smell of alcohol pungent, covering her dress and even splattering some on the floor.

The bumpy ride in the car, coupled with Tian Xin's usual drinking, made it no wonder she vomited after such a heavy drinking session tonight!

Lin Yupeng felt a pang of pain in his heart, smiled helplessly, and turned to find some tools to clean up the vomit on the floor. He then noticed that Tian Xin's clothes were also covered in vomit. He had no choice but to take off her dress; how uncomfortable it would be to sleep covered in this filth!

After vomiting, Tian Xin's condition stabilized somewhat, but she was still drowsy, lying on the bed with her rosy lips trembling, moaning and babbling. Her pretty face was flushed, making her look indescribably cute and charming.

Lin Yupeng worked with both hands, finally managing to pull off Tian Xin's dress, clean off the vomit, and then wipe her mouth and breasts with a handkerchief.

At this moment, Tian Xin wore only a small, milky-white bra on her upper body. Her pear-shaped breasts swayed alluringly with her breath, the two red nipples faintly visible. Her slender, porcelain-like neck, smooth, flat abdomen, and delicate, supple waist were incredibly arousing to Lin Yupeng's desire. Looking at her lower body, she wore only pink thongs, her long, fair legs covered in bright purple fishnet stockings, making

her look charming and alluring. Lin Yupeng's lust surged like a tide, and he couldn't help but recall the ecstasy of when he had orchestrated and acted out the moment he lost her virginity. Although it only lasted half an hour, her passion and wildness in bed were unforgettable. Of course, she had been under the influence of aphrodisiacs then, otherwise she wouldn't have been so wanton.

Tian Xin's delicate, flower-like body exuded an intoxicating scent of wine and perfume, seemingly capable of igniting a man's most primal desires.

Lin Yupeng was a man, and a superhuman one at that, with abilities far exceeding those of ordinary men. Faced with the greatest temptation imaginable, he found it increasingly difficult to resist.

"Brother Jian, please don't leave me! I can't live without you!" Tian Xin suddenly uttered these words in her sleep.

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Could it be that she broke up with Ye Qiujian?" Upon reflection, it was definitely true. The only thing that could break the heart of a noble princess like Tian Xin was a breakup with her beloved Prince Charming, Ye Qiujian.

Tian Xin's murmured words instantly overwhelmed the rising lust in Lin Yupeng with guilt. If Tian Xin and Ye Qiujian had indeed broken up, it was ultimately because of him. Tian Xin always believed that Ye Qiujian was the man who took her virginity that night. Ye Qiujian, of course, denied it, even though he hadn't done anything, leading to escalating conflict and their eventual breakup.

Lin Yupeng sighed helplessly, gently removing her silver-white high-heeled sandals. He then found a clean blanket and lightly covered Tian Xin's naked body. His hand accidentally touched her soft, smooth skin, instantly sending shivers of pleasure through him. Just as

he was about to get up to help her wash her clothes, he suddenly saw Tian Xin slightly open her beautiful eyes, a hazy, sleepy light emanating from them. With a sudden burst of strength, she grabbed Lin Yupeng's arm.

"Brother Jian, please don't go! I'm so scared!" Her beautiful, dreamy eyes were filled with expectation, a few glistening tears clinging to her long eyelashes as she pleaded pitifully.

Lin Yupeng knew she was mistaking him for her boyfriend, Ye Qiujian. This kind of scene, usually only seen in third-rate dramas, was actually happening right before his eyes.

He could only hold Tian Xin's soft, boneless, fragrant hand and gently comfort her, "I won't leave! You should get some sleep!" As he spoke, he even lowered his head and kissed Tian Xin's jade-like hand. A sweet and delicate feeling stirred his heart. Lin Yupeng would not easily let go of this free opportunity to "take advantage" of her.

A sweet smile appeared on Tian Xin's pure and beautiful face. She slowly closed her eyes, her breathing even, and fell into a deep sleep again. At this moment, she was completely devoid of her former imperiousness and domineering attitude. Now, she was like a wounded fawn, needing careful care.

Lin Yupeng sat for a while, then stood up, found the silk dress he had just taken off Tian Xin, and threw it into the washing machine.

This was the first time he had ever washed clothes for a woman, and not even for his beloved women Qin Xue, Fang Na, Chen Lihan, Xiao Ru, etc., but for Tian Xin, the woman who had always looked down on him and even harbored resentment towards him. It made him both laugh and cry.

Thinking of the bad things he had done to her in the past, a wave of guilt surged in his heart. After washing, he dried the clothes and hung them on the clothes rack in the bedroom.

Fortunately, after vomiting once, Tian Xin didn't vomit again. She slept soundly, occasionally letting out soft murmurs, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, and a few drops of fragrant sweat appearing on her pretty face.

Lin Yupeng sat by the bed, silently watching Tian Xin, from late at night until dawn, and from dawn until morning.

The clear sunlight streamed in through the window, casting warm, soft rays on the bed, the floor, and Tian Xin's face.

Suddenly, Tian Xin opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes gleaming with clear, watery light.

(Chapter 500: Touchingly Beautiful;

Chapter 501: Stern Face)

Lin Yupeng knew that Tian Xin had sobered up by now, and couldn't help but smile slightly, saying, "Tian Xin, are you feeling better?"

When Tian Xin's sad and melancholic eyes fell on Lin Yupeng's face, a look of surprise and annoyance immediately welled up inside her. Then she realized that she was only wearing underwear, practically naked!

In that instant, Lin Yupeng had a strange thought: "If this were a third-rate TV drama, the next part would be that Tian Xin misunderstands that I took advantage of her last night, slaps me, and then apologizes and makes up with me after my patient explanation!"

However, TV dramas are different from reality. Tian Xin did indeed get angry and slap Lin Yupeng, but not once—it was twice!

Lin Yupeng could have dodged, but he didn't. His guilt was still at play, and he thought that letting her slap him twice would make up for his past mistakes. Who knew that Tian Xin had just woken up from her drunken stupor and had no strength at all. The two slaps on her face felt like a lover's caress. Not only did they not hurt at all, but a gentle and intoxicating feeling surged through her like an electric shock.

"How could it be you? What did you do to me last night? You pervert!" After "slapping" Lin Yupeng twice, Tian Xin glared at him with her beautiful eyes and said coquettishly with a sob in her voice.

Lin Yupeng knew that dealing with a woman like this, who was used to being pampered, wouldn't work if he simply indulged and comforted her. He had to be firm; intimidation might yield unexpected results.

"Miss Tian, you were completely drunk last night. I kindly took you home and even washed your clothes. As for whether I did anything to you, don't you have any idea? I, Lin Yupeng, have seen plenty of beautiful women, many more beautiful than you. I don't even consider a little punk like you a threat!" Lin Yupeng said sternly.

A woman's body, of course, knows best. Tian Xin checked herself and confirmed that nothing like that had happened last night. She felt relieved, but then a wave of sorrow and resentment washed over her. Her beautiful eyes glared at Lin Yupeng, and she pointed at him with her slender fingers, scolding, "You...you get out of here! I don't want to see you!" As she spoke, she covered her face and began to sob, her shoulders trembling uncontrollably, tracing a series of poignant arcs.

Lin Yupeng sneered and said, "Miss Tian, this is my home. Why would I leave? You probably don't know what happened last night, right? Well, let me tell you! You got completely drunk at the bar last night, and two shady guys kidnapped you. You were unconscious and completely at their mercy. If I hadn't arrived in time to save you, hehe... do you know what the consequences would be now?"

Tian Xin cried and choked out, "I... I don't need your help!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled and sternly rebuked, "I'm your boss, after all. How could I not care about you when something like this happened! A young girl drinking so much last night, isn't that just giving bad guys an opportunity?"

Although Lin Yupeng had gone to Starlight Media, he still held the title of "Vice President" at Sky Dome Group, overseeing four major departments. Strictly speaking, he was indeed Tian Xin's boss.

Upon hearing this, Tian Xin abruptly raised her head and glared at Lin Yupeng, her beautiful eyes filled with bitterness and sorrow. She said in a coquettish voice, "Don't worry about me! I've already resigned, and it has nothing to do with you anymore!"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "It seems she really has broken up with Ye Qiujian, otherwise she wouldn't have resigned!"

He smiled coldly, his eyes flashing with lightning, and scolded her angrily, "Tian Xin, you're supposed to be a highly educated woman, right? How can you not even have the most basic self-protection awareness as a woman? Let me tell you, heartbreak isn't the end of the world, you still have a long road ahead of you! Don't think that if you want to wallow in this, Ye Qiujian will pity you! Doing this will only make him look down on you even more! Women, you must cherish yourself first before you have the right to love others!"

His words were like invisible hammers, striking Tian Xin's fragile heart. Gradually, they resonated with her, and her crying gradually stopped. However, the heartbreak had indeed hit her hard, and her pretty face was still covered with tears as she sobbed incessantly.

Lin Yupeng's forceful demeanor temporarily subdued Tian Xin, and he secretly rejoiced, thinking, "You have to be tough on this kind of woman!" He glanced at his watch; it was 7:30 in the morning, almost time for work.

He pointed to the dress on the hanger and said coldly, "Tian Xin, your clothes were filthy from your own vomit last night. I've already washed them for you. Put them on now!"

With that, Lin Yupeng glared at her, then turned and left the bedroom, slamming the door shut behind him, clearly still angry.

Tian Xin raised her pretty face, gently wiping away her tears. After a moment of stunned silence, she reached for the silk dress on the hanger and slowly put it on. The dress exuded the faint, pleasant scent of high-quality laundry detergent.

She sighed softly, a strange emotion flashing across her beautiful eyes…

After Lin Yupeng slammed the door and left, he took out his phone and dialed Tian Xin's father, Tian Fangyong's number. After two rings, Tian Fangyong's deep, cold, and slightly weary voice came through: "Hello! Who is this?"

"It's me! Lin Yupeng!" Lin Yupeng said coldly. Tian Xin was missing, and he guessed Tian Fangyong hadn't slept a wink all night.

"Oh? Mr. Lin? Is there something you need?" Tian Fangyong's tone was somewhat wary. Ever since Lin Yupeng extorted a handwritten letter of recommendation from him, they hadn't had any contact. Today, Lin Yupeng's call, seemingly out of nowhere, made him feel a sudden surge of tension.

"Director Tian, your daughter is with me! Last night I passed a bar and saw her completely drunk. Two thugs had kidnapped her, so I quickly rescued her. I'm letting her stay here for the night to sober up. Please come and pick her up right away!" Lin Yupeng tried to be as detailed as possible, otherwise Tian Fangyong might mistakenly think he had kidnapped Tian Xin!

Tian Fangyong asked in surprise, "My daughter is with you? Where do you live?"

Lin Yupeng gave him the specific address and then added, "Director Tian, please come and pick her up right away! Your daughter seems to have broken up with her boyfriend and is emotionally unstable. You must keep a close eye on her when she gets home! If anything happens to her, it has nothing to do with me!"

Tian Fangyong snorted coldly, didn't answer, and hung up the phone. Twenty minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Lin Yupeng had Xiang Kui open the door, and Tian Fangyong and his private driver Lu Keng walked in from outside.

Chapter 501 Stern Face

Chapter 502 Tender and Alluring

Tian Fangyong's face was ashen, he looked exhausted, and his eyes were red. He hadn't slept a wink last night while searching for Tian Xin.

"Director Tian, long time no see, hello, hello!" Lin Yupeng gave his signature chuckle, quickly walked up to Tian Fangyong, and shook his hand.

"Where's my daughter?" Tian Fangyong's sharply defined cheek muscles twitched slightly as he asked coldly.

"She's in the inner room!" Lin Yupeng pointed to the bedroom and smiled.

"Thank you!" Tian Fangyong said curtly, then quickly pushed open the bedroom door. Immediately, Tian Xin's sorrowful sobs and Tian Fangyong's soft words of comfort could be heard from inside.

After a while, Tian Fangyong emerged, holding his daughter's hand. Tian Xin's eyes were red from crying, her pretty face streaked with tears, like a pear blossom in the rain, or a lotus emerging from the water, pitifully beautiful and endearing.

"Mr. Lin, we're leaving. Thank you!" Tian Fangyong's face was as cold as iron. He said "thank you" again, but there was no gratitude in his tone.

Lin Yupeng was dissatisfied: "Tian Fangyong, do you really think I kidnapped your daughter?"

He couldn't help but recall the time he showed Tian Fangyong the passionate video of Tian Xin. At that time, Tian Fangyong had become suspicious of him, thinking that the man in the video was Lin Yupeng, but he just didn't have any proof.

Lu Keng had been standing at the door, glancing at Lin Yupeng a few times, thinking to himself: "Why do I feel that this Mr. Lin's tone of voice is quite similar to that boss I met last time? Could it be a coincidence?"

"Hehe, no need to see me out!" Lin Yupeng said calmly with a smile.

Tian Fangyong led Tian Xin out of the house, with Lu Keng following behind. Just as Tian Xin turned to leave, Lin Yupeng suddenly saw a faint, alluring glance in her beautiful eyes as she looked at him. Gone was the usual resentment in her eyes; replaced by a strangely complex and unfathomable emotion.

After Tian Fangyong and his men left, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui also left the old house and drove to Xingguang Media Group.

Xiao Ru had arrived earlier than him. Lin Yupeng inquired about the situation at home; everything was fine. Relieved, he turned and stood by the window, looking down at the demolition site, his brow furrowing slightly.

Although the demolition was still proceeding normally, a small number of Hongfa Factory employees were obstructing the demolition in various ways, arguing with the police, and clashing with the demolition workers. Several people even stood by the pulp vat, shouting and threatening to jump in.

However, because Factory Director Kang Yin and Deputy Director Kang Liang had been beaten and hospitalized, the actions of these stubborn individuals were not as organized and orderly as before, appearing somewhat chaotic. Even so, it still created some difficulties for the demolition.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "It seems I still have to continue putting pressure on Kang Yin according to the original plan!"

With that thought, he turned and picked up the walkie-talkie, coldly saying to Duan Wei, "Brother Duan, come over here immediately!"

Duan Wei responded, and shortly after, his tall and imposing figure appeared in Lin Yupeng's office.

Lin Yupeng glanced at him a few times, smiled slightly, took out the yellow envelope from the drawer, handed it to Duan Wei, and said coldly, "Think of a way to get this to Kang Yin, who is staying in the hospital. I think he should understand what this means!" A

cold, sharp glint flashed in Duan Wei's eyes. He reached for the yellow envelope and said seriously, "Understood! I'll arrange it right away!"

Lin Yupeng nodded with a smile, then waved his hand, indicating that Duan Wei could go out and do his business.

He sat in his chair, closed his eyes to rest, and planned his next move. He didn't know how much time had passed when he suddenly heard a soft, sweet voice in his ear, "Brother Lin, you must be very tired lately!"

Xiao Ru had quietly walked to his side at some point, and as she spoke, she reached out her slender hands and gently massaged Lin Yupeng's shoulders.

Lin Yupeng gazed at her, chuckled, and said, "Xiaoru, I feel like you haven't given me a full-body massage in ages. How about you grant my request today?"

Xiaoru's pretty face flushed a captivating blush, her beautiful eyes shimmering with tenderness. She smiled alluringly and said, "Brother Lin, I'll do anything to make you happy!"

With that, she took Lin Yupeng's hand and led him towards the lounge, her face full of gentle affection.

Lin Yupeng looked at her with some surprise, thinking to himself, "Xiaoru is much more proactive than usual today! Hehe, it seems my luck with women is truly remarkable! Last night, he had contact with two stunning beauties, Chen Lihan and Tian Xin, but nothing substantial happened. Chen Lihan wasn't ready yet, and he couldn't force himself on Tian Xin because of his guilt."

However, the desire aroused by the two beauties hadn't found an outlet, and Xiaoru's proactive advances at work today filled him with a mixture of surprise and delight.

After entering the lounge, Lin Yupeng sprawled out on the large bed. Xiaoru, her face as radiant as a peach blossom, gently straddled him, her slender hands softly massaging his shoulders, chest, and abdomen. Her movements were practiced and skillful, each massage bringing him immense pleasure and comfort.

This was a position they often used; the frontal massage relaxed all his muscles.

Lin Yupeng enjoyed Xiaoru's tender caresses, feeling every cell in his body throb with pleasure. His body felt as if it were floating on clouds, gradually drifting into the crater of a volcano, a surge of heat rising within him—the burning desire within him!

His lower body quickly erected, pressing against the inside of Xiaoru's pink thighs, and with the friction of their bodies, a layer of ambiguous sparks ignited.

Xiao Ru's cheeks flushed instantly, her beautiful eyes shimmering with alluring charm, her delicate lips seeming to overflow with moisture. She gently bit her tender cherry lips,

as if making a decision, and slowly moved her hands down, gently undoing Lin Yupeng's belt…

Lin Yupeng's heart trembled. Xiao Ru's initiative today was unusually proactive, making him uneasy. Was she going to help him “please” him?

He guessed correctly; Xiao Ru seemed to have planned it all along, mentally prepared. Her soft, smooth hands reached into the tent, finding his erection. She bent down and took it into her mouth, stroking and swallowing it. Her long, black, glossy hair fell beside her face, the soft strands touching Lin Yupeng's bare skin, sending shivers of pleasure through him.

Lin Yupeng felt a buzzing in his head, his lower body enveloped in a warm, tender sensation, a soul-stirring pleasure quickly coursing through his body.

Chapter 502 Gentle Enchantment

Chapter 503 Seaview Hotel

After a while, he finally became infatuated with Xiaoru's gentle offensive. He took the initiative, sat up from the bed, and embraced Xiaoru's fiery body. He unbuttoned her clothes and soon stripped her naked like a lamb. Then, his whole body melted into her intoxicating gentle embrace... After

a passionate and lingering encounter, it was already noon. Lin Yupeng and Xiaoru dressed and came out of the lounge, about to go to the company restaurant for lunch, when they suddenly heard a light knock on the office door.

Xiaoru, still flushed with a charming blush after the passion, had a few drops of sweat on her forehead. Upon hearing the knock, she hurriedly ran to her desk, found a handkerchief, and gently wiped the sweat from her face.

Looking at Xiaoru's nervous and shy appearance, Lin Yupeng chuckled, calmly sat down behind his desk, and said in a deep voice, "Come in!"

As soon as the door opened, CFO Xing Zhijian and Public Relations Director Ling Yan walked in side by side.

Xing Zhijian was dressed in a sharp white suit, his expression solemn, his brows revealing a shrewd and capable air.

Ling Yan was as sexy and fashionable as ever: flowing long hair, a well-fitting suit, a tight-fitting skirt, shapely legs, pinkish-grey stockings, shiny high heels, and carrying a designer handbag—a confident and alluring figure.

"Hehe, it's Director Xing and Director Ling... please have a seat!" Lin Yupeng gestured to the leather sofa next to his desk and smiled. He had almost habitually called Ling Yan "Sister Yan," but he changed his address; this was an office setting, and it was more formal to address her by her title.

Neither Xing Zhijian nor Ling Yan dared to sit down. Xing Zhijian respectfully said, "President Lin, I have something to report. Last time at the meeting you mentioned wanting to acquire Wanghai Hotel. After the meeting, I immediately went to see their general manager and warned him about the negotiations these past two days. The preliminary acquisition price is set at 32 million. I would like to invite you to visit Wanghai Hotel. If you have no objections, we can take the acquisition plan to the board of directors for discussion and voting, and then officially implement it!"

Lin Yupeng nodded upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "Xing Zhijian's efficiency is really high!"

"It's almost noon, let's go to Wanghai Hotel for lunch and do a site visit!" Lin Yupeng smiled.

Xing Zhijian laughed heartily, "President Lin, I was just thinking the same thing!"

Lin Yupeng suddenly stood up, took Xiao Ru and Xiang Kui, and followed Xing Zhijian and Ling Yan in a car, leaving Xingguang Media Group and arriving at Wanghai Hotel.

Actually, the Wanghai Hotel is less than 200 meters from the headquarters of Xingguang Media Group, but to show the distinguished status of Lin Yupeng and his entourage, they still had to travel by car. Xingguang Media is wealthy and doesn't care about the fuel cost.

Upon entering the Wanghai Hotel, Lin Yupeng surveyed the hotel's decor. Although slightly inferior to the Meidu, Meihua, and Weili Hotels, it was still a three-star hotel. If the hotel owner hadn't been in a hurry to go abroad for development, he wouldn't have sold it at such a low price.

Accompanied by Xing Zhijian and the hotel manager, Lin Yupeng toured the hotel and felt that the environment and cleanliness were quite good. It had five floors; the first three floors were the catering department, and the fourth and fifth floors were the guest rooms. The order was excellent. It was lunchtime, and diners were coming and going in a constant stream; business was booming.

Lin Yupeng inspected the hotel and was quite satisfied with all aspects. Even if there were some unsatisfactory points, he was determined to acquire it. He had heard that the Hong Group had been eyeing the Wanghai Hotel for a long time, and if he didn't seize the opportunity, a time bomb would be placed next to his Xingguang Media Group, which was something he definitely didn't want to see.

He had lunch at the Wanghai Hotel at noon. The hotel mainly served the four major Chinese cuisines of Beijing, Shandong, Sichuan, and Cantonese, as well as flavorful seafood. The food was delicious and authentic, and the chefs there were all top-level national chefs.

After lunch, Lin Yupeng returned to Xingguang Media Group and had Xing Zhijian submit the acquisition plan to the board of directors, awaiting the board's formal decision to acquire the Wanghai Hotel.

Currently, Xingguang Media Group was controlled by Xu Weiguo and Lin Yupeng. The so-called board of directors was just a puppet. Any proposal was approved as long as Xu and Lin nodded in agreement. Xu Weiguo and Lin Yupeng cooperated well and were of one mind, so Lin Yupeng didn't need to worry about encountering resistance in acquiring the Wanghai Hotel.

The afternoon was relatively quiet. Lin Yupeng sat at his desk for a while, browsed the news online, then stood up, put his hands behind his back, and looked out the window at the demolition site below. He saw a flurry of activity there; the protests by the Hongfa factory employees continued unabated.

Lin Yupeng frowned, thinking to himself, "Damn it, no wonder everyone says Hongfa factory is like a rock in a toilet—stinky and hard! This is difficult to deal with! This is the first time I've encountered such a troublesome problem. Kang Yin… do you really want to force me to take a desperate gamble?"

He turned and picked up the walkie-talkie, calling Duan Wei, "Brother Duan, where are you?" Duan

Wei replied in a deep voice, "At the group's gate, President Lin, please give me your orders!"

Lin Yupeng asked coldly, "Brother Duan, have you delivered what I asked you to?"

Duan Wei hesitated for a moment, then said in a troubled voice, "President Lin, it hasn't been delivered yet! I was planning to send someone to deliver it to Kang Yin this morning, but… according to my men who were keeping watch…" "They said two policemen came to Kang Yin's ward this morning and are taking statements to understand the case. Kang's younger brother was also beaten and is in the same ward as him. Those two policemen haven't left yet! I dare not go and deliver that thing rashly!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a cold, piercing light, and he asked in a deep voice, "Are the two policemen a man and a woman?"

Duan Wei replied coldly, "Yes!" Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Could it be Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming?" He then briefly described Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming's appearances. Duan Wei then called the brother who was keeping watch to verify, and the final conclusion was that the two policemen were most likely Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming!

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming have been very active lately! Could they have found some clues?"

"Brother Duan, wait until those two policemen leave before sending someone to deliver the thing. Remember, you must not be discovered by the police!" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed coldly as he instructed in a deep voice.

Duan Wei responded firmly, then hung up the walkie-talkie and went to carry out the plan.

Lin Yupeng placed the walkie-talkie on the table, leaned forward in the sofa chair, his eyes darting around, a sharp, lightning-like glint flashing in them, a sense of unease creeping into his heart…

Chapter 503 Wanghai Hotel

Chapter 504 Coercion and Intimidation

The two policemen who visited Kang Yin and Kang Liang at the hospital that morning were indeed Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming. Their team was mainly in charge of the case of Kang Yin being beaten. During this time, Kang Yin's younger brother, Kang Liang, was also seriously injured in a beating on the same night, leading to a case within a case.

Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming's first thought was Lin Yupeng. This case was very likely orchestrated by him behind the scenes, because the person who benefited from the beating of the Kang brothers was undoubtedly Lin Yupeng. However, because the perpetrator's methods were extremely secretive, the evidence currently available was not enough to directly point the finger at Lin Yupeng.

However, the beating of Kang Liang last night drew serious attention from Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming. Based on Kang Liang's description, Ruan Yihong felt that one of the two assailants resembled Lin Yupeng, but because the man was wearing a mask, Kang Liang couldn't see his face and therefore couldn't make a definitive identification. After understanding the situation,

Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming stayed at the hospital until 2 PM before leaving.

Kang Yin and Kang Liang were in a VIP ward with only two beds. His wife, Lou Xinhui, had taken leave to care for her husband and brother-in-law, Kang Liang. This woman wasn't a bad person; she often tried to persuade Kang Yin and Kang Liang to restrain their behavior, but the two were stubborn and unyielding, often even verbally abusing them.

Now, both brothers are in the hospital, one more seriously injured than the other. Lou Xinhui is filled with grief and fear, constantly urging her husband and brother-in-law to stop while they're ahead and stop opposing Xingguang Group. But Kang Yin and Kang Liang remain obstinate, lying in bed still gritting their teeth and vowing revenge.

Not long after Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming left, a nurse came in from outside the ward, carrying a yellow envelope. She approached Kang Yin's bedside and asked in a low voice, "Are you Kang Yin?"

Kang Yin's face was swollen badly. His face was already quite fleshy, and after the beating, it looked like a giant pumpkin. He had lost most of his teeth, and his speech was slurred and weak. He whispered, "Yes... I'm Kang Yin!"

The nurse handed him the envelope, saying sweetly, "Here's a letter for you. I don't know who put it on the door. Sigh, these postmen these days are really something! You'd be exhausted if you just delivered it directly inside!"

The young nurse was a chatterbox and naive; she hadn't considered that sending a letter to a hospital ward was unusual.

Kang Yin, cunning and shrewd, paled upon hearing this, his hands trembling as he picked up the envelope, examining it closely and squeezing it. It seemed to contain something made of stiff plastic.

After the nurse left, Kang Yin pulled the contents out of the envelope. His wife, Lou Xinhui, also came closer, staring at what her husband held. Both of them froze.

There were three photos: one of Lou Xinhui herself, one of her daughter, Kang Dan, and one of the two of them together.

Lou Xinhui's face immediately changed, her beautiful eyes filled with terror. Considering the events of the past few days, she knew perfectly well that these three photos were a warning and intimidation from the criminals. If they didn't comply with their demands, the people in the photos would be their next target.

Kang Yin's expression also changed, his hand holding the photo trembled slightly, and his chubby face contorted with anger and terror. Already swollen and large, it appeared even more ferocious and terrifying in his agitation.

Kang Liang, lying in the next bed, was injured mainly in his calf and Achilles tendon area. He had been stabbed in the calf last night; although his Achilles tendon wasn't completely severed, it was mostly broken, and he was still in excruciating pain, grimacing in pain. He turned his head and saw the photo in his brother's hand, and said angrily, "Damn it, Lin Yupeng is going to hurt my sister-in-law and my niece! Quickly call Brother Hao for help!"

Kang Yin's face was ashen. He gritted his teeth, stuffed the photo in, and turned to Lou Xinhui, saying, "You call our daughter's homeroom teacher, Ms. Zhong, and tell her to keep an eye on our daughter. She should stay in the classroom and not wander around. After school, no one except you is allowed to pick her up!"

Lou Xinhui nodded and hurriedly took out her phone to call Ms. Zhong, relaying Kang Yin's words.

Kang Yin turned to Kang Liang and said coldly, "Xiao Liang, call Brother Hao! You'd better invite him over; I have a lot to say to him!"

Kang Liang hummed in agreement, lay on the bed, took out his phone, and dialed a number in quick succession. He said in a deep voice, "Is this Brother Hai? This is Kang Liang! I..."

He wanted to tell the person called "Brother Hai" about the situation, but the other end seemed to stop him. Then, Kang Liang's face lit up with joy as he told Kang Yin about the hospital and ward he was in.

"Brother, Brother Hai said that Brother Hao is coming to see us soon!" After hanging up the phone, Kang Liang said to Kang Yin with obvious delight, his pain lessening considerably due to his excitement.

Upon hearing that "Brother Hao" was coming, Kang Yin's gloomy expression immediately brightened, and he exclaimed with delight, "That's wonderful! Lin Yupeng, just you wait! I'll settle this score with you sooner or later!"

Lou Xinhui, standing beside him, appeared quite calm, though a hint of worry flickered in her eyes. This kind-hearted woman had a vague premonition that a new round of revenge was about to begin, and she had no idea what the future held.

About half an hour later, the door opened, and a dozen or so people filed in. Leading them was none other than the "boss" behind the Kang brothers, Hong Tianhao, chairman of the Hong Group.

Beside Hong Tianhao was his inseparable bodyguard, Lu Zhanhai, whom Kang Liang had just called.

Behind Hong Tianhao and Lu Zhanhai were ten young, strong, and highly skilled bodyguards, his trusted confidants, who would risk their lives for him in crucial moments.

After these men entered, Kang Yin and Kang Liang were overjoyed, as if they had seen their "saviors." Their faces beamed with obsequious awe, and they disregarded their pain, quickly sitting up and respectfully saying, "Hello, Brother Hao! Hello, Brother Hai!"

Hong Tianhao's lecherous eyes pierced through his gold-rimmed glasses, circling the Kang brothers once. He extended his large hand, adorned with a pair of jade thumb rings, and waved to them, smiling, "Brothers, you've suffered! Lie down, don't aggravate your wounds!"

Hearing Hong Tianhao's concerned words, Kang Yin and Kang Liang couldn't help but burst into tears, overwhelmed with gratitude. They regarded Hong Tianhao as a god, even more so than seeing their own father!

Chapter 504 Coercion and Intimidation

Chapter 505 The Fourth Thug

At this moment, a bodyguard had already brought a chair for Hong Tianhao, wiping it with a handkerchief before he sat down. Hong Tianhao leaned down and sat down, next to him stood Lu Zhanhai, a burly man who looked like half an iron tower. The ten bodyguards stood obediently behind Hong Tianhao, their faces cold, their eyes sharp as swords, their bodies ramrod straight and motionless, like wax figures.

Hong Tianhao sat in the aisle between Kang Yin and Kang Liang's beds, glanced at the two brothers, and asked in a deep voice, "Brothers, how badly are you injured? Is it serious?"

Kang Yin and Kang Liang replied in unison, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Hao, we're fine!" They truly lived up to their brotherly bond; their words were remarkably in sync.

Hong Tianhao smiled slightly, then his eyes flashed with intense killing intent and anger. He said hatefully, "Brothers, you were beaten because of me. I, Hong, will never sit idly by and will definitely help you avenge yourselves!"

Kang Yin said gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Hao. I... sob sob..." As he spoke, this guy actually burst into tears. It was really pathetic for a grown man to cry like this.

Hong Tianhao hurriedly comforted Kang Yin, saying, "Brother, don't cry. Just tell me what you want!"

Kang Liang chimed in, "Brother Hao, someone just delivered an envelope with photos of my sister-in-law and my niece inside. The intention is obvious: if we don't give in, they'll kill them!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Hong Tianhao's eyes flashed coldly, and he said in a cold voice, "Brothers, don't be afraid. I'll send people to protect you right away!"

After saying that, he turned to Lu Zhanhai and said in a deep voice, "Ah Hai, call Nie Qiao right now and tell him to bring five capable and shrewd brothers over."

Lu Zhanhai nodded and made a call as Hong Tianhao instructed. A short while later, there was a light knock on the door. One of Hong Tianhao's bodyguards alertly opened it, revealing six people standing outside. The leader, a man in his late twenties, was tall and thin, with sallow skin, narrow eyes, a long neck, and long legs, making him resemble a cucumber. Yet, he walked with an imposing air.

Hong Tianhao glanced at the cucumber-shaped man at the door and smiled, "Nie Qiao, come in!"

Nie Qiao strode in, each step seemingly measured precisely—two feet and three inches, not an inch more or less—as neat and precise as a robot.

Hong Tianhao pointed at Nie Qiao and said to Kang Yin, "Let me introduce you. Nie Qiao is the deputy head of the security department of our Hong Group. His skills are beyond question; he's one of the best among my men! From today onwards, he will be fully responsible for the safety of your family. If anything goes wrong, I will hold him accountable!"

Kang Yin had long heard of Nie Qiao's reputation. He was one of Hong Tianhao's five most formidable henchmen, also known in the underworld as the "Five Tiger Generals." Nie Qiao ranked fourth, but his skills were no less than the top three; he just joined the group later and was ranked fourth.

With Nie Qiao and his men protecting him, Kang Yin felt more confident and was no longer as wary of Lin Yupeng as before. He thought Lin Yupeng was just bluffing, but the situation had developed far beyond his expectations.

After getting off work that day, Lin Yupeng returned to the villa in the northern suburbs. He had dinner with Fang Na, Qin Xue, and Xiao Ru. The three of them sat on the sofa and watched TV. At 8 p.m., the prime time slot, the promotional video for Starlight Media Group was broadcast as scheduled. The video was well-produced and presented the entire group's overview to the audience from multiple angles.

Lin Yupeng was quite satisfied after watching it. Although it was only five minutes long, it was the longest advertisement of the night and had effectively achieved the goal of promoting the company.

The next morning, Lin Yupeng went to work at Xingguang Group as usual. The first thing he did every morning was to stand by the window and check on the progress of the Hongfa demolition site.

He Fei and Deng Yuhu brought their men to start work at six o'clock every morning. They had already leveled a quarter of the factory buildings, but when they reached the core area, they encountered great resistance. After a day of setbacks, Hongfa seemed to have regrouped. Hundreds of employees were scattered around the demolition site, some obstructing, some protesting, and some even threatening to jump into the pulp pits. It was complete chaos.

Lin Yupeng's anger flared up again. He thought to himself, "Damn it, why is it so hard to do business in Tianhan City? The underworld is rampant, government oversight is weak, I even have the mayor under my control, yet I can't take down a small factory like Hongfa?"

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. A glint of lightning flashed in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and thought, "Kang Yin, Kang Liang, don't blame me for being ruthless, you forced me into this!"

With that thought, he made up his mind. He had to proceed according to the original plan. Threats and intimidation were no longer effective; he had to resort to more extreme and severe measures.

According to his plan, the first step was to send Kang Yin photos of his wife and daughter to intimidate him. The second step, if intimidation failed, was to kidnap his wife and daughter to force him into complete submission. If the second step failed, the third step would be to kill Kang Yin and Kang Liang directly!

Lin Yupeng picked up the walkie-talkie and called Duan Wei into his office.

"Mr. Lin, what are your orders?" Duan Wei asked in a deep voice, his tiger-like eyes gleaming.

"Find a way to control Kang Yin's wife, Lou Xinhui, and daughter, Kang Dan. At least one of them must be under control, the sooner the better! Do it cleanly and efficiently, leaving no trace for the police!" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp, cold light as he spoke in a chilling voice.

The so-called "control" was merely a euphemism; in reality, it was "kidnapping"! Duan Wei, of course, understood the meaning behind Lin Yupeng's words. A glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he nodded slightly, replying in a deep voice, "Okay, understood!"

He hesitated, his expression grave, as he prepared his next words. Lin Yupeng stared at him and said in a low voice, "Brother Duan, just say what you want to say!"

Duan Wei said solemnly, "President Lin, I heard that Hong Tianhao has sent six bodyguards to Kang Yin, specifically to ensure the safety of his wife and children. If we want to make a move soon, I'm afraid it will be difficult!"

Lin Yupeng had already anticipated that the other side would take measures. After a long pause, he said coldly, "We still need to find a way to control them. If necessary, we can use force, but don't kill anyone!"

A sharp glint flashed in Duan Wei's eyes, and he said respectfully, "Understood, I'll arrange it right away!"

"Go! Be careful, and notify me immediately after it's done!" Lin Yupeng said solemnly.

(Chapter 505: The Fourth Thug;

Chapter 506: A Sweet Kiss)

After receiving the order, Duan Wei turned and left the office. Lin Yupeng let out a long sigh, picked up the fresh orange juice Xiaoru had poured for him on the table, tilted his head back and drank it down. He found it refreshingly sweet with a lingering aftertaste, and his muscles relaxed. He sat back in his chair, closed his eyes, and pondered.

He didn't know how much time had passed when he felt a pair of soft, smooth hands gently kneading his shoulders. A tingling, pleasurable current quickly spread outwards. He knew without a doubt that Xiaoru was behind him.

Lin Yupeng felt a surge of pleasure, chuckled, and suddenly grabbed Xiaoru's jade-like, butterfly-like slender hands, pulling her into his lap. He gazed into her clear, alluring eyes, her long, delicate, curled eyelashes trembling and fluttering, creating a gentle, ambiguous arc.

A sudden urge surged within him, a desire to kiss her bright, sparkling eyes… Before, whenever Lin Yupeng tried to kiss her eyes, Xiaoru would always close them, but this time she opened them wide, and Lin Yupeng was startled to see a faint melancholy in them.

“What’s wrong, Xiaoru?” Lin Yupeng gazed at her intently, asking with concern.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoru's beautiful eyes deepened with melancholy, a hint of fear rising within them. She murmured, "Brother Lin, Chairman Jin told you not to do anything dangerous, but just now… I was so worried!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, embracing her smooth, jade-like shoulders, and softly comforted her, "Xiaoru, I had no choice but to do this. It's all for the development of our group. If Hongfa Factory can't be relocated, our film studio can't be built. The land transfer fee has already been paid. If the project is canceled, it will be a huge loss for us. If the shareholders lose confidence and withdraw their shares, our group will completely collapse!"

He painstakingly explained the pros and cons to Xiaoru, vehemently defending his impending extreme actions.

Finally, under his persuasion, Xiaoru silently nodded, the melancholy in her beautiful eyes fading slightly.

Lin Yupeng leaned closer to Xiaoru's pure and charming face, chuckling dryly, "Xiaoru, I want to kiss you..."

Xiaoru's face flushed crimson, and she softly hummed in agreement, shyly closing her beautiful eyes and parting her cherry lips to face Lin Yupeng, her breath sweet as orchids.

Lin Yupeng gently kissed her rosy, glistening, soft, and delicate lips. Xiaoru's cheeks burned, and she let out a soft moan, her hands involuntarily hooking around Lin Yupeng's neck, her boneless body trembling slightly.

Her red lips were soft, moist, and smooth, with a very fragrant and sweet taste. Every time he kissed her, he experienced an intoxicating pleasure, no less than making love to her.

Xiaoru cooperated fully this time, actively extending her delicate tongue to entwine deeply with Lin Yupeng's, stirring and swirling, creating waves of pleasure...

Just as they were passionately entwined, the phone on the desk suddenly rang. Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Who is this, interrupting my good time? I haven't had my fill of kissing yet!" Holding Xiaoru's fragrant and tender body in the same position, he reached for the phone and said in a deep voice, "Hello!"

Xu Weiguo's deep and cold voice came from the other end of the line, "President Lin, do you have time? Come to my office!"

A glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he said coldly, "Okay, I'll be right there!" After hanging up the phone, he kissed Xiaoru's delicate face passionately, making her pant softly and her eyes glaze over.

Lin Yupeng chuckled, released Xiaoru, and immediately stood up and rushed to Xu Weiguo's chairman's office.

"President Lin, please have a seat!" Xu Weiguo, sitting behind the desk, pointed to the sofa next to him and smiled.

Lin Yupeng looked solemn, bent down and sat down, his eyes flashing with a sharp light as he stared at Xu Weiguo, waiting for him to continue.

Xu Weiguo glanced at Lin Yupeng and said in a deep voice, "President Lin, are you planning to take action against Kang Yin and his family recently?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said firmly and seriously, "That's right! Brother Xu, your information network is really good. Kang Yin is currently a stumbling block on our path to progress, and we must remove him! Of course, I'm careful; it's just a threat, no one will be killed, Brother Xu, don't worry!"

Xu Weiguo's face darkened, and he said seriously, "I know, but the situation isn't very favorable for us lately. The police are already watching us. If we take any big actions, wouldn't that be too risky?"

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's bright eyes as he stared intently at Xu Weiguo and said in a deep voice, "Brother Xu, in big business, danger is everywhere. The key is to seek stability amidst danger, and to win through stability! The police are watching us, aren't they? Why don't we do a few big things right under their noses, taking them by surprise? Maybe we'll get unexpected results!"

Xu Weiguo listened to Lin Yupeng's eloquent speech and looked at his confident face, feeling a surge of surprise. However, he remained outwardly calm and said coldly, "President Lin, what you say makes sense! But Hong Tianhao has already secretly placed the Kang family under protection. If we make a move, we might run into trouble!"

Lin Yupeng sneered, "Brother Xu, as long as the plan is meticulous, we can achieve our goal. Don't worry! We definitely won't cause any trouble!" His tone was firm and confident, and he possessed an unwavering determination. Xu Weiguo knew that any advice he offered would be ineffective. Although he was the chairman, he couldn't control Lin Yupeng's actions, especially with Duan Wei's team of security guards, who were definitely Lin Yupeng's confidants. All their actions were directly commanded by Lin Yupeng, and outsiders had no right to interfere.

"Brother Xu, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now! I have many things to take care of!" Lin Yupeng chuckled and said in a deep voice.

Xu Weiguo's expression was grim and solemn. Hearing this, he nodded slightly. Lin Yupeng abruptly stood up, turned, and left the chairman's office.

Xu Weiguo watched Lin Yupeng's departing figure, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty. Suddenly, he sighed, a glint of steel flashing in his eyes. He grabbed the phone, dialed a number, and then his deep voice rang out: "Lin Yupeng is going to make a move against the Kang family in the next couple of days. You need to cooperate secretly..."

Lin Yupeng returned to his office and continued his work for the day. After work that evening, he first went to the Weili Hotel to spend some time with Chen Lihan. There were no new incidents, and everything seemed normal. He felt slightly relieved and continued to instruct Zhao Zhiyuan and the five security guards who had been seconded to ensure Chen Lihan's safety, even to the point of being willing to kill if necessary.

With this "kill order," Lin Yupeng was willing to risk lives for Chen Lihan's safety, which was not his usual style.

Chapter 506 Sweet Kiss

Chapter 507 Tonight's Operation Given

the current perilous situation, Lin Yupeng could only maximize Chen Lihan's safety by issuing that "kill order." He didn't want Chen Lihan to become a victim of his power struggle.

Lin Yupeng stayed with Chen Lihan until 10 PM, then, after putting her to sleep, he left the Weili Hotel. This time, the police didn't conduct a routine check.

Back at the villa in the northern suburbs, there were still three women who needed his company; having so many women was truly exhausting. After a night of pleasure, the next morning, Lin Yupeng began another day of work.

The Hongfa demolition site was still quite chaotic, with obstruction and protests creating a complete mess. It seemed Duan Wei's operation hadn't even begun yet; he was seizing the opportunity.

Lin Yupeng looked out the window for a while, then turned and sat on the sofa. He closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered a problem. If Duan Wei's operation succeeded, some people would inevitably have to be spared to look after Kang Yin's wife and daughters. The group already didn't have enough security personnel; if a few more were sent away, there would be no one left. So, Deng Yuhu had to be brought back as soon as possible.

These were critical times, and the group's security was also very important. They couldn't afford to prioritize winning over their families.

He immediately picked up the walkie-talkie, connected with Deng Yuhu, and said in a deep voice, "Old Deng, this afternoon you take ten security guards back to the group to participate in security! We're short-handed here! As for the construction site, leave forty people there! He Fei will be in charge!"

Deng Yuhu paused, then immediately replied in a low voice, "Okay, understood!"

Lin Yupeng put down the walkie-talkie, took out his phone, and dialed He Fei's number, saying in a low voice, "Xiao Fei, this afternoon Deng Yuhu and ten people have to temporarily withdraw. Leave forty people under your command. You only have over ninety people left. Can you handle it?"

He Fei pondered and said, "President Lin, I know you're short-handed. If we withdraw ten people, the construction period will probably be delayed again. There's a lot of trouble here!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "Xiao Fei, it's okay. I believe things will be smoother on your end in a few days! I have a way to completely get rid of those troublemakers!"

He Fei's tone was... "Mr. Lin," Lin Yupeng said with a smile, "as long as those troublemakers leave, I can guarantee that all the buildings will be demolished within twenty days. Right now, I'm trying to deal with them while continuing to demolish the buildings, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed!"

Lin Yupeng smiled confidently, "I know, you'll get the hang of it soon!" With that, he hung up the phone, picked up the walkie-talkie again, and whispered to Duan Wei, "Brother Duan, when will we take the next step? Have you planned it out?"

Duan Wei said in a deep voice, "Probably tonight, Mr. Lin..." His voice suddenly dropped to a low hue, and he said cautiously, "Once we kidnap Kang Yin's wife and daughter, where will we hide them temporarily? That's a problem!"

A glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he said coldly, "I know, I'm considering it now! You guys get to work, and call me immediately when you're done. I'll arrange the specific hiding place then!"

Duan Wei responded and put down the walkie-talkie. Lin Yupeng sat on the sofa, eyes closed in deep thought. Duan Wei's words had reminded him that once Lou Xinhui and her daughter were kidnapped, where to hide them would be a major problem. Absolute safety was paramount; they couldn't be caught by the police, otherwise all their efforts would be wasted and they would face serious trouble.

Lin Yupeng's mind raced. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him—a perfect hiding place! Very few people knew about it; the police would never find it, and even if they did, he could cleverly extricate himself from the situation and frame someone else. It was a brilliant plan. He opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning…

After work that evening, Lin Yupeng told Xiaoru to go home first. He sat in his office for a while, then left Xingguang Media Group with his bodyguard, Xiang Kui, and had dinner at the Wanghai Hotel.

The acquisition process has now begun, and Lin Yupeng will soon become the true behind-the-scenes owner of Wanghai Hotel. Therefore, everyone in the hotel treats him with utmost respect. As the saying goes, "A new emperor brings a new court,"

and no one wants to lose their job because of the hotel's acquisition. After enjoying the hotel's warm and attentive service, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui finished dinner. After leaving the hotel and getting into their car, he didn't let Xiang Kui start the car immediately.

Instead, he took out his phone and dialed Tan Shiquan's number. After two rings, Tan Shiquan's deep, gloomy voice came through: "Hello!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly: "Minister Tan, this is Lin Yupeng! Where are you?"

Tan Shiquan paused, his tone wary: "I'm at home. Mr. Lin, is there something you need?"

Lin Yupeng said in a deep voice: "Yes! Which home? I know you own five properties!"

Tan Shiquan hesitated, somewhat nervously: "I'm at the villa in the western suburbs!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up, and he laughed heartily: "Minister Tan, don't be nervous! Our group's promotional video from a while ago... " "The successful broadcast on the city TV station owes a debt to you! I've prepared a small gift to thank you in person!"

Tan Shiquan's tone softened, and he said in a deep voice, "Mr. Lin, you're too kind! We're friends! This little thing is nothing to mention, hehe!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice, "Minister Tan, I know you're honest and upright. I'm not here to give you money, just to show my appreciation. I'll come over now, let's talk face to face!"

Tan Shiquan could only helplessly agree and hang up the phone. He was now powerless against Lin Yupeng and could only let things take their course.

After hanging up, Lin Yupeng drove to a large supermarket, bought two bottles of fine red wine, and then drove straight to Tan Shiquan's villa in the western suburbs.

Half an hour later, his Audi came to a smooth stop in front of Tan Shiquan's villa. This villa is entirely in a Western architectural style, a two-story villa with a clean and tidy balcony. The ceiling is even higher than Lin Yupeng's villa, making it look luxurious and grand.

After Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui got out of the car, they rang the doorbell. A short while later, the door opened, and Tan Shiquan, the head of the municipal propaganda department, stood there, wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and black trousers. A cunning glint shone in his large, small

, heterochromatic eyes. "President Lin, long time no see! How have you been?" Tan Shiquan greeted Lin Yupeng warmly, acting as if he were a long-lost friend, quickly taking his hand.

Anyone could put on an act. Although they both inwardly wanted to kill each other, Lin Yupeng and Tan Shiquan had to pretend to be good friends.

Chapter 507 Tonight's Operation

Chapter 508 Taking Over

Lin Yupeng shook Tan Shiquan's hand and chuckled dryly, "Not bad! Minister Tan, you look much better than before. Are you being pampered by some beautiful women again?"

Although he said it with a smile, his words were truly laced with malice, exuding a chilling aura and intimidating power, making Tan Shiquan's heart tremble involuntarily.

"It has nothing to do with beautiful women. You told me to be more mindful of my behavior, and I haven't looked for any women outside since! You're right, having too many women is a troublesome thing, and I don't want my future to be ruined by women!" Tan Shiquan said seriously.

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed like lightning as he scrutinized Tan Shiquan for a few moments, noticing his calm demeanor and lack of any sign of panic or guilt. He thought to himself, "Tan Shiquan really hasn't been seeing other women lately? That's strange. Even a cat has its moments of infidelity, unless it's a dead cat!"

"Mr. Lin, please come in!" Tan Shiquan chuckled, ushering Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui inside. Xiang Kui carried two beautifully packaged bottles of fine red wine. At Lin Yupeng's gesture, he placed the wine on the coffee table in front of the leather sofa in the living room.

Lin Yupeng sat on the soft, supple leather sofa, surveying his surroundings. Everything was opulent and magnificent; all the furnishings were dazzling. The floor was made from the bark of Mediterranean oak trees, the same material used to make corks for expensive wine bottles—elastic, quiet, soft, environmentally friendly, and slip-resistant, providing exceptional comfort underfoot.

Below the stairs leading to the second floor was a triangular room, which secretly connected to an underground palace and a secret exit. This was precise information that Lin Yupeng had obtained through the Little Flying Insect No. 3 surveillance system.

After observing everything around him, Lin Yupeng saw Tan Shiquan still standing beside him, somewhat at a loss. Tan Shiquan was also unsure of Lin Yupeng's intentions today. He had a feeling that it was not just a simple matter of bringing two bottles of red wine to thank him for his help.

Lin Yupeng chuckled at him, pointed to a sofa chair next to him, and smiled, "Minister Tan, please sit down! Don't be shy!"

Tan Shiquan smiled awkwardly, leaned forward and sat down, secretly displeased, "Lin Yupeng, this is my home! The way you're talking, you're practically stealing the show!"

Xiang Kui stood beside Lin Yupeng, his expression cold and stern, radiating a chilling and intimidating aura. Tan Shiquan didn't dare look at him, his heart pounding, "Two more plagues tonight, looks like I'm in for some trouble!" Lin Yupeng's gaze fell on the

coffee table, where, besides teacups, wine glasses, and the two bottles of red wine he had bought, there were also... There was a book—"The Codex of Sex"—he chuckled wickedly, picked it up, flipped through a couple of pages, turned to Tan Shiquan, and sneered, "Minister Tan, you're really diligent and studious, even in your spare time you don't forget to read. 'The Codex of Sex,' it must be very instructive for practical application, right?"

His tone was full of biting sarcasm and mockery. Tan Shiquan gritted his teeth inwardly, but smiled calmly on his face and said, "Yes, hehe, if President Lin likes it, I can give you a few copies!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yupeng's face darkened, and a cold, electric light flashed in his eyes like a sharp sword. Thinking of the innocent girls who had been violated by Tan Shiquan, the anger in his heart surged up, and he tore the book to shreds with both hands, throwing the scraps of paper at Tan Shiquan.

"You think I'm like you, using any means necessary to manipulate women? You even said you could get promoted and make money by playing with virgins? You're worse than an animal!" Lin Yupeng shouted angrily, crumbs of the book scattering onto Tan Shiquan like paper money thrown at a funeral.

Tan Shiquan, hearing Lin Yupeng's scolding, felt a surge of anger, his facial muscles twitching, but he quickly regained his composure. Now he could only suppress his rage, as if Lin Yupeng wasn't even targeting him.

After a moment of shouting, Lin Yupeng's expression suddenly brightened, and he grinned at Tan Shiquan, saying, "Minister Tan, I'm sorry, I got a little too agitated just now. Mainly, I didn't want you to be dragged down by women, otherwise our cooperation would be impossible!"

"A slap followed by a sweet treat" was Lin Yupeng's usual tactic; a combination of hard and soft tactics was quite effective against people like Tan Shiquan.

Tan Shiquan's face turned pale, but he couldn't do anything about Lin Yupeng. After all, Lin Yupeng still held leverage over him, so he could only try a conciliatory approach.

Lin Yupeng glanced at Tan Shiquan a few times, smiled slightly, picked up the red wine Tan Shiquan had bought, opened the packaging, and without any corkscrews, pulled the cork out with his fingernail with a "bang."

Tan Shiquan's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself that Lin Yupeng was incredibly strong; the cork was almost completely embedded in the bottle, and he hadn't used any special drill to pull it out, but instead pried it out with his bare hand. It was rare to see someone with such strength.

Lin Yupeng's sharp, piercing eyes flashed like lightning. He picked up two wine glasses, pushing one towards Tan Shiquan and placing the other in front of himself. He poured two glasses of red wine for both of them, smiled slightly, and said, "Minister Tan, let's drink to the success of our cooperation!"

He picked up his glass, his eyes gleaming as he stared intently at Tan Shiquan, a smug smile on his face.

Tan Shiquan smiled calmly, his expression composed. He picked up his glass of red wine, lightly clinked it with Lin Yupeng's, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Lin Yupeng also finished his glass of red wine, finding it rich, full-bodied, and sweet. He pointed to the bottle and smiled at Tan Shiquan, "Minister Tan, I bought a world-renowned red wine, translated into Chinese as 'Exquisite Beauty,' 1200 yuan a bottle! What do you think of the taste?"

Tan Shiquan was filled with anxiety, unsure of whether tonight would bring good fortune or misfortune, his mind swirling with doubt. He had no mood to savor the wine. He hadn't really swallowed the wine, so he had no idea what it tasted like. Hearing Lin Yupeng ask, he casually replied, "Delicious, delicious! Hehe!"

Lin Yupeng knew that even if you forced a glass of horse urine down Tan Shiquan's throat, he'd still say it was delicious. This guy was always smooth-talking and worldly-wise, able to bend and stretch.

"Come on, another drink!" Lin Yupeng poured two more glasses for him and Tan Shiquan, raising his glass with a smile.

Tan Shiquan had no choice but to drink another glass with Lin Yupeng. A chilling glint flashed in his eyes, and he thought to himself, "What's Lin Yupeng up to? Why is he keeping pouring me wine?"

Then Lin Yupeng and Tan Shiquan drank three more glasses in a row. Half a bottle of red wine was gone. A faint flush rose to Tan Shiquan's face, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat!

Chapter 508 Usurping the Nest

Chapter 509 Seeking Stability Amidst Danger

Tan Shiquan wondered to himself, "Could Lin Yupeng have put something in the wine? But I haven't felt anything special after five cups!"

Just then, Lin Yupeng was about to pour Tan Shiquan another drink when Tan Shiquan looked apologetic, waved his hand slightly, and smiled, "Mr. Lin, I'm sorry! My alcohol tolerance is limited, I really can't drink anymore!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with lightning as he sized up Tan Shiquan, secretly sneering, "Tan Shiquan, what are you pretending for? Everyone knows you have a huge capacity for alcohol? You think you can get drunk from just a few cups?"

Thinking this to himself, but not saying it aloud, he poured himself a glass of wine, smiled at Tan Shiquan, and asked in a deep voice, "Minister Tan, are you really unable to drink anymore?"

Tan Shiquan smiled and shook his head, saying, "Sorry, I'm really a little dizzy, I can't drink anymore!"

Lin Yupeng's face showed disappointment, and he said coldly, "Then I'll just have to drink by myself!" As he spoke, he glanced at his watch; it was 7:30 pm. He looked up at Tan Shiquan and chuckled dryly, "I reckon I'll be staying out very late tonight! It'll be too boring if I don't have a drink!"

Tan Shiquan's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, and he thought to himself, "What does Lin Yupeng mean? " "He's not in a hurry to leave, what is he up to?"

He kept wondering, but outwardly remained calm, even appearing somewhat pleased, as he said, "Mr. Lin, if it gets too late, you can stay here. There are plenty of rooms, take your pick!"

Lin Yupeng glanced at Tan Shiquan with a glint in his eyes, chuckled, and said, "No need, I'm perfectly fine sitting here. This sofa is very comfortable, even softer than a beautiful woman's body!"

Tan Shiquan chuckled and said, "Please, Mr. Lin, I'm feeling a bit dizzy, I'll go to the bedroom to rest first. Excuse me!" With that, he stood up and headed upstairs.

Lin Yupeng's sharp, piercing eyes swept across Tan Shiquan's face like searchlights. He abruptly grabbed Tan Shiquan's collar, shoved him into a sofa chair, and sneered, "Minister Tan, is this your way of treating guests? Leaving your guest in the living room while you go to rest?"

Tan Shiquan's yin-yang eyes flashed with surprise. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Mr. Lin, do you want me to stay with you the whole time?"

Lin Yupeng stared intently at Tan Shiquan and sneered, "I'm not a tiger. Will you eat me if I stay a little longer?"

Tan Shiquan smiled awkwardly and said, "No, no!" He had no choice but to sit up properly again, his yin-yang eyes fixed, like a wooden sculpture.

Lin Yupeng ignored him, picked up his wine glass, downed the red wine in one gulp, sat down, closed his eyes to rest, and after a while, opened his eyes again, poured himself another glass of wine, and drank it down. He repeated this several times, just to kill time.

Xiang Kui stood beside Lin Yupeng, his tiger-like eyes blazing with light, sharp as knives, constantly scanning Tan Shiquan. His imposing aura emanated from him, sending chills down one's spine.

Tan Shiquan knew Xiang Kui's power; he was practically a murderer. He dared not make a move. He sat down on the sofa, mimicking Lin Yupeng by closing his eyes and resting, secretly plotting how to deal with him that night. However, he couldn't fathom Lin Yupeng's true intentions for coming to see him that evening, because Lin Yupeng's actions were always unpredictable.

After an unknown amount of time, the two bottles of red wine Lin Yupeng had bought were already half empty, and he seemed completely unaffected, as if he could drink ten more bottles without a problem.

Standing to the side, Tan Shiquan thought to himself, "This isn't a gift for me, it's clearly something you bought for yourself!"

Lin Yupeng glanced at his watch; it was past 10 p.m. He thought to himself, "Didn't Duan Wei say the operation would start tonight? Why haven't we heard anything yet?"

He wanted to call Duan Wei to ask, but he was worried it would interfere with his operation, so he held back for the time being. He poured himself another glass of wine, and despite his anxiety, he appeared calm and relaxed. He slowly picked up the glass and downed it in one gulp.

Just as Lin Yupeng finished his drink, his phone rang. His eyes lit up instantly, and he reached for his phone, pressing the answer button.

A deep, cold voice came from the other end of the phone: "President Lin, the task you assigned has been completed!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, filled with mixed joy and surprise. He said in a deep voice, "That's great! Did it go smoothly? Were any people injured?"

Duan Wei replied in a low, smug tone, "Very smoothly. I didn't expect Hong Tianhao's men to be so easily defeated. As soon as we arrived, we injured two of them, and the remaining four scattered. We quickly subdued Kang Yin's wife and daughter." Upon hearing this

, a glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, his expression turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Where did you strike? There were probably some people around... " "How many witnesses?"

Duan Wei paused, then said in a deep voice, "It happened at the hospital entrance. Lou Xinhui was leaving the hospital with her daughter, accompanied by bodyguards, to go home. I led my men in a surprise attack, fired a few shots, and easily took her away."

He spoke casually, but Lin Yupeng hadn't witnessed the actual events and couldn't help but wonder, "Are Hong Tianhao's men really that weak? This is strange!"

Tan Shiquan, listening to Lin Yupeng's phone call, showed a look of shared misfortune, secretly wondering, "Who is Lin Yupeng targeting?"

"Where is she now?" Lin Yupeng asked again in a deep voice, his eyes gleaming.

"At my house!" Duan Wei replied coldly.

Lin Yupeng gave Tan Shiquan's villa address in the western suburbs over the phone, then said in a deep voice, "Bring her here, and blindfold her!"

Duan Wei responded and hung up. Upon hearing Lin Yupeng's words, Tan Shiquan's expression changed, and he couldn't help but ask in a low voice, tinged with surprise, "President Lin, who are you bringing here?"

"Beautiful women, one big and one small!" Lin Yupeng chuckled, thinking to himself, "Tan Shiquan, from today onwards, your home will become the secret hideout for Kang Yin's wife and daughter. Who told you to have such a hidden underground palace? In the entire Tianhan City, the safest place to hide someone is here! Which policeman would dare search the home of the Municipal Propaganda Minister? Even if they did, they would never find the underground palace."

Lin Yupeng knew this was a risky move, but he had the ability to play it safe and secure. Even if things went wrong, he could easily shift the blame onto Tan Shiquan, since the people were being hidden in his home. Tan Shiquan wouldn't be able to explain himself no matter how hard he tried.

When Tan Shiquan heard Lin Yupeng say he was going to bring two "beauties," he wasn't entirely convinced. He wondered to himself, "Why would they need blindfolded beauties? Unless they were kidnapped! What exactly does Lin Yupeng want with me?"

(Chapter 509 Seeking Stability Amidst Danger,

Chapter 510 The Decisive Move)

Tan Shiquan already had a premonition that tonight wouldn't be good; he was likely falling into Lin Yupeng's carefully laid trap again.

Half an hour later, the doorbell rang. Lin Yupeng glanced at Xiang Kui, signaling him to open the door.

Xiang Kui obeyed, turned, and opened the door. Duan Wei stepped in first, followed by five security guards dressed in black bodysuits and black gloves. Between them were a young woman and a little girl, their mouths gagged with rags, their eyes blindfolded, and their hands tied behind their backs. They were completely dependent on others for support, appearing pitiful and helpless.

Lin Yupeng knew these must be Kang Yin's wife and daughter. A sudden wave of unease washed over him. Why was he always being forced to do things he didn't want to do?

Although he had successfully captured Kang Yin's wife and daughter, achieving his goal of blackmailing Kang Yin, Lin Yupeng's heart grew heavy. Firstly, what he was doing was indeed quite dangerous; secondly, he didn't want to do it, he was completely forced into it. It was like playing Go; the situation was unfavorable, but if forced to make a decisive move, success meant victory, failure meant only bad luck.

When Tan Shiquan saw Lin Yupeng bring two people, an adult and a child, presumably mother and daughter, his heart trembled. His face showed surprise and displeasure as he asked, "Mr. Lin, what's going on?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, his expression calm and composed. "Brother Tan, don't be nervous! Those are my sister-in-law and niece. They're being chased by the underworld and have nowhere to hide, so they're temporarily staying here to avoid trouble. Don't you have a small palace? Let them stay there; it's the safest place! Don't worry, I'll send people to protect them, and I'll cover all their food and lodging expenses. We're friends now; you won't refuse me this small request, will you?"

Tan Shiquan's yin-yang eyes darted around, his face turning pale and then red, looking worse than if he'd eaten a bitter melon. He knew perfectly well that the mother and daughter had been kidnapped by Lin Yupeng to use his place as a hiding place. If they were truly Lin Yupeng's sister-in-law and niece, would he treat them like this? Besides, Lin Yupeng was now powerful enough to protect them without any problem.

Furthermore, he realized that Lin Yupeng's intentions were clear: if this succeeded, Lin Yupeng would reap all the benefits; if it failed, he would bear all the blame. Lin Yupeng's move was indeed brilliant.

"Brother Tan, open the underground palace!" Lin Yupeng suddenly stood up, his pupils contracting sharply, shooting out two needle-like beams of cold light that pierced Tan Shiquan's face.

Tan Shiquan trembled, a hint of hesitation appearing in his yin-yang eyes. He slowly stood up, secretly considering whether to comply with Lin Yupeng's arrangement.

Lin Yupeng didn't give him a chance to think. He broke down his psychological defenses with just one sentence: "Brother Tan, if you don't hide the people in the underground palace, once the police find this place, you won't be able to explain yourself! Anyway, my sister-in-law and niece aren't planning to leave, staying here isn't bad!" Tan Shiquan trembled, forcing a smile, but it was a smile more unpleasant than if he had eaten bitter herbs. Under the dual pressure of Lin Yupeng and the police, he had no choice but to yield, to yield once again!

"Alright, alright, I'll take you there! Follow me." Tan Shiquan smiled bitterly and turned to walk towards the stairwell.

Lin Yupeng waved to Duan Wei, signaling him to take his men and follow. The group arrived at the stairwell.

Tan Shiquan removed a miniature flashlight from his keychain, held it in his hand, and pointed it at the red-clad maid in the painting "Playing the Qin and Sipping Tea" on the stairwell wall. He pressed the switch, and a yellow beam shone directly onto her. He held the flashlight motionless, pressing the switch continuously. After about a minute, the yellow beam suddenly turned a strange deep red, the same color as the red-clad maid's clothes in the painting.

Lin Yupeng had previously secretly filmed Tan Shiquan entering the underground palace while operating the Little Flying Insect No. 3. He knew that when the miniature flashlight beam turned red, the underground passage entrance would open.

Sure enough, with a crisp click, a small opening, about half a person's height, appeared at the base of the wall where the painting hung, leading directly underground in darkness, and a blast of cold air rushed out.

Tan Shiquan led Lin Yupeng and the others into the secret passage entrance, turned around, and shone the light on a square brick on the ground for a minute. Then, the passage entrance clicked shut.

The cold air in the underground passage sent chills down everyone's spines. Tan Shiquan shone a small flashlight ahead, flanked by Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui. Unbeknownst to them, both men had somehow acquired gleaming black pistols. Tan Shiquan had sensed this and his heart skipped a beat.

The underground passage wound its way through countless twists and turns; thankfully, there was only one path, or it would have become a maze. After nearly half an hour, they reached a fork in the road.

Lin Yupeng knew the left fork led to an abandoned air-raid shelter on the outskirts of the city, while

the right fork led to the entrance to the underground palace. Tan Shiquan turned right and continued for another hundred meters. A large iron gate appeared ahead, unlocked. Rows of rivets on the gate gleamed faintly in the flashlight's beam.

Tan Shiquan held the miniature flashlight up to the center of the two rows of rivets for a minute. When the beam turned red again, the two large iron gates opened automatically.

A warm breeze swept over him. Last time, Lin Yupeng had only seen the underground palace on a monitor screen; this time, he was finally there in person.

The palace was magnificent and exquisite, covering over a hundred square meters. The marble floors, smooth as butter, were covered with scarlet carpets. The golden walls were adorned with vibrant patterns: flowers, insects, fish, waterscapes, and beautiful reliefs of figures. The furnishings were decorated with gold leaf, gemstones, and ivory. Three luxurious beds were prominently positioned on the left, center, and right sides of the room.

The level of luxury here surpassed Lin Yupeng's villa in the northern suburbs. The room had air conditioning, maintaining a comfortable temperature. Octagonal chandeliers on the ceiling emitted soft light, eliminating the dark and damp feeling of the underground. Moreover, the palace had ventilation vents and an air purifier, so it wouldn't feel stuffy no matter how long one stayed inside.

"Put the person on the bed first!" Lin Yupeng ordered Duan Wei in a deep voice after entering.

Duan Wei then directed his five security guards to place Lou Xinhui and Kang Dan on the bed. Their eyes were blindfolded, rendering them blind, and their mouths were gagged with rags, preventing them from speaking. Their bodies trembled and shook, like two wounded doe and fawn.

(Chapter 510: The Decisive Move;

Chapter 511: Victory in Sight)

Lin Yupeng glanced at the mother and daughter, feeling a pang of sorrow and reluctance. He struggled to control himself and harden his resolve. Having come this far, he could only press on; there was no turning back.

"Brothers, these two are in your care! Guard them day and night. Send two more people upstairs to watch over them. If anything happens to them, I will hold you responsible!" Lin Yupeng's tone was stern, and his expression was grim and grave.

Duan Wei nodded respectfully and earnestly, his tone firm and serious: "President Lin, rest assured! I guarantee with my life that I will complete the mission perfectly!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, patted his broad shoulder, and his tone softened as he smiled: "Brother, our main target is Kang Yin. His wife and daughter were brought here out of necessity. You absolutely must not make things difficult for them, and don't keep them blindfolded all the time. Let them see the light of day occasionally, but you must conceal yourselves so they can't see your faces. Don't make things difficult for them either; just buy them whatever they want for their three meals a day!"

He paused, his gaze falling on Kang Dan, who was only nine years old. Her petite body trembled slightly, and she made muffled sounds, undoubtedly crying silently. Her young heart was surely filled with fear, and every tremor of her body seemed so pitiful and helpless.

Lin Yupeng hurriedly turned his head, a cold, sharp glint flashing in his eyes, but his eyes were slightly moist...

"That little girl, buy her some toys, comfort her, and be patient!" Lin Yupeng coldly instructed, then sighed deeply, turned to Duan Wei, and said, "Brothers, you can stay here! At my beck and call!"

Duan Wei's eyes gleamed, and he nodded firmly. Although he felt a pang of pity, Lin Yupeng's orders were law, and he dared not disobey.

Lin Yupeng glanced at Tan Shiquan, chuckled, and said, "Brother Tan, can we borrow your little flashlight for now?" Without waiting for Tan Shiquan's reply, he snatched the miniature flashlight—the key to the underground palace—from his hand and handed it to Duan Wei.

"Brother Duan, you should know how to use it, right?" Lin Yupeng asked with a smile.

"Got it, hehe!" Duan Wei took the miniature flashlight, gripped it tightly, and answered loudly, "Let's go up! Leave three people down here to watch them, in two shifts!" Lin Yupeng coldly ordered.

Duan Wei nodded, his eyes flashing with a cold light. Leaving three security guards down below, he led two more guards and followed Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui out of the underground palace and up.

Tan Shiquan, having had his "key" taken from him, felt utterly bored down there and could only follow behind Lin Yupeng and the others, looking like a pathetic little tagalong.

After everyone returned upstairs, Lin Yupeng left Duan Wei at the villa while he and Xiang Kui drove away.

Sitting in the car, Lin Yupeng dialed Duan Wei's number and coldly issued another secret order: "Call Kang Yin later and tell him that unless he fully cooperates with the demolition, his wife and daughter will be dead!" Duan Wei

responded and hung up. Lin Yupeng returned to the villa in the northern suburbs, arriving close to 11 PM.

He took a shower and went to the master bedroom. Seeing Fang Na and Qin Xue already asleep, Lin Yupeng didn't disturb them. He went to the secondary bedroom, lay down on the bed, and pondered his next move…

The next morning, Lin Yupeng arrived at Starlight Media for work as usual. Entering the president's office, he habitually walked to the window and looked down at the demolition site, a look of delight spreading across his face. At the demolition site, Hongfa's men had long since evacuated, leaving only He Fei and over ninety people working feverishly. Bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and hoists were all in operation, dust and debris flying everywhere. They had reached the core area; victory was in sight.

Lin Yupeng sneered inwardly, "Kang Yin, you're really asking for trouble! You won't give in unless I use some tough tactics."

The demolition site could finally proceed normally, a great joy, but it also brought trouble: the police came knocking, including Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming, who had been giving Lin Yupeng a hard time recently.

Kang Yin's wife and daughter had been kidnapped. After receiving threats from Duan Wei, he was terrified and did only three things: first, he called his trusted associates at the factory who were still fighting, telling them to fully cooperate with the demolition—his only way to save his wife and daughter's lives.

The second thing Kang Yin did was call Hong Tianhao to report what had happened the previous night. Hong Tianhao already knew; Nie Qiao had returned in a disheveled state, injured, and was severely reprimanded by Hong Tianhao, but there was nothing he could do—the people were gone, and scolding was futile.

Kang Yin's third action was to call the police. Although Duan Wei threatened him on the phone not to, he still did. He didn't know if his wife and daughter were still alive and had to rely on the police to find them.

Because the incident occurred at the entrance of Tianhan Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, which falls under the jurisdiction of Dongwan District, the case was assigned to the Dongwan District Public Security Bureau.

Dong Bin directly handed the case over to Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming, because the kidnapping of Kang Yin's wife and daughter was closely related to the recent violent incident at the Hongfa demolition site and the beating of Kang Yin and Kang Liang. It was likely another battle between two major criminal gangs behind the scenes, and the cases could be investigated together.

The next morning, Ruan Yihong and Cui Junming went to Xingguang Media Group to confront President Lin Yupeng about the kidnapping. Anyone with a brain would suspect Lin Yupeng, given the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping of Kang Yin's wife and daughter.

"Where were you between 8 and 11 pm last night?" Ruan Yihong's beautiful almond-shaped eyes flashed sharply as she stared intently at Lin Yupeng, asking coldly.

"I went to a friend's house!" Lin Yupeng replied calmly, sitting behind his desk.

"Whose house?" Ruan Yihong pressed, looking directly at him.

"The house of Tan Shiquan, the head of the Municipal Propaganda Department! I was drinking with him there until 11 pm before we went home," Lin Yupeng answered seriously.

Ruan Yihong lowered her head to take notes, her beautiful eyes revealing a complex mix of hatred, anger, disappointment, and regret—a blend that felt foreign to Lin Yupeng.

She asked several more detailed questions, with Cui Junming adding supplementary information. After answering them all, Lin Yupeng grew impatient.

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