The Divine Doctor's Guide to Capturing Beauties [Complete] - 29

Chapter 625

An Important Journey

Lin Yupeng was very much looking forward to this overseas trip. He had learned from Xiao Ru that Chairman Jin was arranging a meeting with him, and he would finally be able to see the mysterious Chairman Jin in person and also investigate his background. Chairman Jin had always favored him, even internally designating him as his successor—why was that? Lin Yupeng never believed in free lunches.

The meeting mainly announced the board resolution, and Zhang Yueran emphasized several key points of the inspection: the local security situation, the operation and annual output of the Cordillera Oil Company, etc., in great detail. However, since Pang Rongxuan, the marketing manager of Tianqiong Group, was accompanying him, these tasks could be handled by him, so Lin Yupeng listened casually. His main focus wasn't on these tasks; he wanted to meet the mysterious Chairman Jin and understand his future trajectory.

Besides Lin Yupeng and Pang Rongxuan, Lin Yupeng's secretary Xiao Ru and bodyguard Xiang Kui also accompanied him on this trip to Colombia. Additionally, two security guards from the Tianqiong Group's security department accompanied them, making a total of six people.

After the meeting, Lin Yupeng and Xu Weiguo returned to Xingguang Group to continue their work. All day, Lin Yupeng's mind was preoccupied with this trip to Colombia. He didn't know if it would be auspicious or inauspicious, but he had to go. This was another important test from Chairman Jin, and a

significant journey in his life. After work that evening, Lin Yupeng didn't go home but went directly to the Weili Hotel. Thinking about leaving for overseas next Monday, his biggest worry was his women, especially Chen Lihan, as she was his publicly acknowledged girlfriend and posed a higher risk. Fang Na and Tai Xue remained hidden in the villa, and there was a secret escape route, so he felt relatively at ease with them.

Upon arriving at the door of Chen Lihan's general manager's office, Lin Yupeng saw Nie Qiao and two security guards patrolling the area. Seeing Lin Yupeng, they immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said in unison, "Hello, General Manager Lin!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, patted Nie Qiao's shoulder, and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Nie Qiao!"

Nie Qiao smiled faintly and said modestly, "It's nothing, it's what I should do!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he said in a deep voice, "Nie Qiao, I'm going abroad next Monday and won't be back for about two weeks. While I'm gone, you must ensure the safety of the Weili Hotel. Your responsibilities will be even heavier from now on."

A cold, sharp glint appeared in Nie Qiao's slender phoenix eyes, and he said firmly, "Don't worry, General Manager Lin!" He only said these five words, unlike Zhao Zhiyuan who rambled on about "guaranteeing with his life," yet things still went wrong. Nie Qiao said these five words, but each word exuded strong confidence and unwavering will, which resonated with Lin Yupeng, making him even more at ease.

He was about to push open the door when he suddenly heard Xu Yajing's melodious laughter from inside, followed by her conversation with Chen Lihan.

Xu Yajing asked sweetly, "Lihan, are you knitting a scarf?"

Chen Lihan replied softly, "Yes, Yajing, can you knit?"

Xu Yajing clicked her tongue, saying regretfully, "I can't knit, hehe, no need to guess, you're knitting a scarf for Lin Yupeng. Knitting a scarf for the one you love, what a wonderful thing!"

Chen Lihan said shyly, "Yajing..."

Xu Yajing paused, then chuckled, and then sighed dramatically, "Alas, Lin Yupeng is truly blessed to have such a beautiful, gentle, and considerate girl as his wife. It's a pity I'm a woman. If I were a man ..." "I'm going to snatch you away from her!"

Chen Lihan's voice sounded even more shy, with a hint of reproach as she said, "Sister Yajing, I'm not that good, you're teasing me again!"

Xu Yajing's voice suddenly rose eight octaves as she shouted towards the door, "Lin Yupeng, stop eavesdropping outside, come in quickly!"

Lin Yupeng, who was outside, was startled by her words and thought to himself, "This girl's ears are really sharp, she's practically a superhuman. Is she the legendary person with super hearing? Or does she have X-ray vision?

How could she recognize me outside through the door?" Then he thought, "It must be because I was talking to Nie Qiao outside the door, and she heard me and recognized me from my voice."

Lin Yupeng had no choice but to announce his arrival and enter, chuckling self-deprecatingly, "Ya Jing, your ears are really sharp!"

Xu Ya Jing, smugly, rolled her eyes at Lin Yupeng and laughed heartily, "Brother Lin, you're really something! You came in but didn't rush in, eavesdropping on us sisters..."

Lin Yupeng quickly interrupted, smiling, "I didn't mean to, hehe!" He felt there was no need to dwell on this, turning to look at Chen Lihan, who was gazing at him affectionately, a white ball of yarn and a nascent scarf on the table.

"Lihan, thank you!" Lin Yupeng stepped forward with gratitude, gently taking her hand and speaking softly.

A captivating blush rose on Chen Lihan's pure and beautiful face. She said softly, "Brother Lin, the weather is getting cold soon. I want to knit you a scarf. Which pattern do you like?" As she spoke, she stretched out her slender, snow-white hand, pointing to the scarf pattern illustrations in a knitting textbook on the table.

Lin Yupeng wasn't an expert in this area and was overwhelmed by the variety of patterns. He thought every design was beautiful, so he said softly, "Lihan, it doesn't matter, just pick one! As long as you point it out, I'll like it even if it's made of hemp rope."

This last sentence made Chen Lihan chuckle, her smile as pure and elegant as a delicate orchid in full bloom. Lin Yupeng felt a surge of spring in the room, his gaze lingering for a moment before he softly said, "Lihan, you look so beautiful when you smile!"

These words made Chen Lihan blush, her head lowered, her beautiful lips parting slightly, revealing the natural shyness of a young woman, which stirred Lin Yupeng's heart.

He took Chen Lihan's hand, and the two sat together on the leather sofa in the office, chatting intimately, leaving the beautiful bodyguard Xu Yajing standing nearby like a third wheel. Today, Xu Yajing wasn't as talkative as she was yesterday. Sitting behind her secretary's desk, she rested her chin on her hand, seemingly lost in thought, though her delicate lips occasionally flashed with a sharp, piercing light.

"Lihan, I'm going to Colombia next Monday to inspect a newly acquired oil company. It'll probably take about two weeks. While I'm gone, please take good care of yourself.

Don't work too hard; remember to balance work and rest!" Lin Yupeng said softly.

Chapter 626 A Heartfelt

Farewell

Upon hearing this, Chen Lihan's beautiful face welled up with a mixture of melancholy and longing. She nodded softly and said sweetly, "Brother Lin, take care of yourself too. Remember to rest and don't overwork yourself!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded, gently pulling Chen Lihan into his arms. He wanted to chat a little longer, but his stomach protested, growling loudly. Chen Lihan, nestled in his arms, smiled and said softly, "Brother Lin, are you hungry? Let's go eat!"

Lin Yupeng looked down; it was 6:30 PM, time for dinner. Although "love makes even water taste sweet," not eating was truly unpleasant. So he, Chen Lihan, and Xu Yajing went to the hotel's staff restaurant for dinner and then returned to the general manager's office.

Lin Yupeng and Chen Lihan chatted intimately until after 9 p.m. before leaving the Weili Hotel and returning to the villa in the northern suburbs. There, he began to comfort Fang Na and Tai Xue, telling them about his upcoming trip abroad for an inspection. Although Fang Na and Tai Xue were also reluctant to part with him, they had always been very supportive of his career, so they could only tell him to be careful on the road, saying the same thing as Chen Lihan.

That night, Lin Yupeng reached the pinnacle of spiritual and physical intimacy with the two women, their passionate lovemaking spreading evenly, each releasing their essence deep into the depths of Fang Na and Qin Xue's hearts. The indescribable ecstasy was truly unforgettable.

The next morning, Lin Yupeng went to work at Xingguang Group as usual. He was scheduled to fly to Colombia in less than two days, so he needed to handle many matters and settle everything at home before he could depart with peace of mind.

First was the group's security. Deng Yuhu had taken twenty security guards to support the construction site, and after Zhao Zhiyuan's team returned, there were still forty security guards at home. These men were all under Duan Wei's command, responsible for the group's daily security work.

As for the group's daily operations and management, these could be handled by Xu Weiguo and Xing Zhijian. Even when Lin Yupeng was at the group, he rarely interfered in these matters.

After arranging his work, it was time for Lin Yupeng's personal matters, namely, his relationships with women. Chen Lihan, Fang Na, and Qin Xue had all been appeased, leaving only Tian Xin and Tang Rui.

The relationship between Tian Xin and Lin Yupeng was subtle, somewhat forced. He called her to briefly tell her about his trip abroad. Tian Xin sounded calm and gave him a few words of advice, but Lin Yupeng felt it was somewhat forced.

The second person was Tang Rui. Their relationship was also delicate. It was too early to say she was completely in love with Lin Yupeng, but she never refused any of his requests. When Lin Yupeng called to say goodbye, Tang Rui reacted similarly to Tian Xin, offering a few perfunctory words of advice.

Lin Yupeng knew her biggest concern was her father, Tang Gang, who was under house arrest at the Xinyue Sugar Factory, so he said softly, "Rui, during the two weeks I'm abroad, you can visit your father every weekend. I'll let Leng Rui know in a bit!"

Tang Rui sweetly said "Thank you," then excused herself by saying she had class and hung up.

Lin Yupeng's third call was to Leng Rui. Besides telling him he would be seeing Tang Rui every weekend, he inquired about the sugar factory's recent situation, gave a few more instructions, and then ended the call.

After handling all his business and personal matters, Lin Yupeng's work for the day was finished. He returned to his villa in the northern suburbs and had dinner with Fang Na, Tai Xue, and Xiao Ru. Although he noticed the lingering reluctance on Fang Na and Qin Xue's faces before their parting, he tried his best not to mention going abroad, telling many jokes to cheer them up.

After dinner, Lin Yupeng watched TV with the three women when his phone rang. Seeing it was Duan Wei's number, he quickly answered, his voice low and serious, "Brother Duan, what's up?"

Duan Wei said, "President Lin, didn't you ask me to have someone monitor Huang Xuesen, the reporter for the *Metropolitan Life Daily*? Today, our brothers there reported that Huang Xuesen resigned from his columnist job and is packing his bags at home, seemingly about to leave Tianhan City."

Lin Yupeng was taken aback, thinking to himself, "Why is Huang Xuesen suddenly resigning and leaving? There must be something going on! I feel this guy has close ties to the Yuli Group, otherwise..." "Even if I attend the press conference, they won't bother me! No, I have to inform Yin Shaoliang about this."

Thinking this, he hung up Duan Wei's call and dialed Yin Shaoliang's number. After the call connected, he directly told him about Huang Xuesen's situation. Yin Shaoliang pondered for a moment, then said seriously, "Based on the evidence we've gathered so far, Huang Xuesen does indeed have a close relationship with the Yuli Group. He's likely absconded to avoid punishment. I need to monitor him. Your suggestion is excellent!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled. Since Yin Shaoliang agreed to monitor Huang Xuesen, this guy wouldn't be able to escape Tianhan City even if he had wings. After hanging up, he continued to spend a wonderful night with the three women.

The next day was Sunday, and Lin Yupeng had a day off. Fang Na spent the morning packing all the necessary items and changes of clothes for his trip abroad, putting them into a travel bag.

On Monday morning, Lin Yupeng got up early, ate breakfast made by Fang Na, and said goodbye to her and Tai Xue. His flight was at 10 a.m., but he didn't... He had asked Fang Na and Tai Xue to see him off at the airport, because the atmosphere there easily evoked feelings of sadness at parting, and he disliked that feeling, making it seem like a life-or-death separation. He was only going away for two weeks, not a long time, but not a short one either.

Even so, the moment he rose to say goodbye to Fang Na and Tai Xue at the villa, he still saw a look of reluctance on their beautiful faces, and tears welled up in their eyes.

Lin Yupeng comforted them for a few moments, then left the villa with Xiao Ru and Xiang Kui. He first went to the Weili Hotel to say goodbye to Chen Lihan. Chen Lihan's reaction was the same as Fang Na and Tai Xue's; she wanted to go to the airport to see him off, but after Lin Yupeng's kind persuasion, she gave up the idea. After a tender farewell, Lin Yupeng got up and left the Weili Hotel.

The instant his figure disappeared from sight, Chen Lihan's tears, already brimming, suddenly streamed down her face. She buried her face in Xu Yajing's arms, sobbing softly...

Lin Yupeng returned to Tianqiong Group and met up with Marketing Manager Pang Rongxuan and his two accompanying security guards. Including Xiaoru and Xiang Kui, the six of them boarded a luxury minibus from Tianqiong Group at the airport and boarded a flight to Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.

Chapter 627

: The Imperial Envoy

Colombia is located in northwestern South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and Venezuela to the east. It has a tropical rainforest climate and is rich in natural resources, with coal, oil, and emeralds as its main mineral deposits. This is the country's basic natural condition.

It is worth noting that the country is in turmoil, with numerous armed criminal gangs and rampant anti-government guerrilla activities, earning it the nickname "the world's kidnapping nation." The ongoing civil war has led to economic stagnation, and the people are suffering immensely.

Taking advantage of the turbulent situation in Colombia, the Sky Dome Group colluded with local guerrillas to traffic drugs and weapons.

Several years ago, large oil and gas reserves were discovered on the western slopes of the Eastern Cordillera near Bucaramanga, a city in central Colombia. This attracted numerous domestic and foreign investors who established companies to extract the oil. Due to years of civil war, the region was in a state of anarchy, with various armed groups involved in oil extraction, creating chaos and frequent armed conflicts.

The company acquired by the Sky Dome Group, called Cordillera Oil Company, held the rights to several small and medium-sized oil fields. While its strength was mid-range among the major local oil companies, it still achieved an annual net profit of $20,000, and its profit margin was expected to increase with improved extraction capabilities.

Lin Yupeng and his group of six boarded a plane, and six hours later, the plane landed smoothly at the airport in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. They disembarked at 3:00 AM local time.

There were very few people in the airport. From a distance, a group of people could be seen holding up a sign for the Tianqiong Group and waving in this direction. They were the reception staff from the Cordillera Oil Company who had come to greet them after hearing the news. The person in the lead was Li Yuanhang, the general manager of the company. He used to be the deputy director of the marketing department of the Tianqiong Group. After acquiring the oil company, he was appointed as the general manager.

Pang Rongxuan, the marketing director accompanying Lin Yupeng, was naturally very familiar with him. He quickly stepped forward, pointed at Lin Yupeng, and introduced him to Li Yuanhang: "President Li, this is Mr. Lin Yupeng, the vice president of Tianqiong Group. He led the team here to inspect and guide our work."

Li Yuanhang appeared extremely respectful. Although he was more than ten years older than Lin Yupeng, his position was much lower. He beamed and warmly shook hands with Lin Yupeng, laughing heartily: "Hello, President Lin! I've been looking forward to your arrival. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality!"

Lin Yupeng, feeling a bit like an "imperial envoy," chuckled and said: "President Li, you're too kind. I'll need your help during my visit to your company!" After saying that, his eyes began to scan the surroundings.

Beside Li Yuanhang stood a man of mixed black and white descent, around thirty years old, with tanned, dark skin that gleamed with a textured sheen. He was tall and robust, like half an iron tower, with large, dark eyes that darted around, flashing with a clear, sharp light.

Li Yuanhang quickly pointed to the man and introduced him to Lin Yupeng with a smile, "Mr. Lin, let me introduce you. This is our company's vice general manager, Grmons, a local."

Although Tianqiong Group had acquired the entire oil company, this was, after all, overseas. When in Rome, do as the Romans do; it was necessary to find a local to cooperate with, which would be beneficial for both operation and management.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He sized up Grmons for a few moments, thinking to himself, "The official language of Colombia is Spanish, which I don't speak a word of. Should I speak English to him? Will he understand?"

Just as he was considering this, Grmons strode up to Lin Yupeng, smiled amicably, extended his large, fan-like hand, and said in fluent Mandarin, "Mr. Lin, hello, welcome!"

This was standard Mandarin, hard to believe coming from a foreigner. Lin Yupeng's earlier consideration was unnecessary. He looked surprised, shook Grmons' hand, and laughed heartily: "Hello! I didn't expect you to speak such fluent Chinese, brother!"

Grmons' eyes flashed with a sharp light as he smiled slightly and said, "President Lin, I studied in your country before and learned a little Chinese, but I don't speak it very well, please forgive me!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, thinking to himself, "Heh, this guy has even learned the idea that 'humility makes one progress' from our traditional culture!"

At this moment, he saw Li Yuanhang wink at the six company security guards accompanying him. Each of them took out a black cloth bag from their pocket and handed it to Lin Yupeng and his group of six. Just as they were wondering what was going on, Li Yuanhang looked around and, seeing no one, lowered his voice and said, "President Lin, Minister Pang, this place isn't safe. That thing is for self-defense."

Lin Yupeng carefully squeezed the bag; it felt hard inside. He knew in his heart that it must be a pistol, and couldn't help but secretly admire Li Yuanhang's thoughtfulness.

The group left the airport and boarded five cars prepared by Li Yuanhang, speeding through the city of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.

Lin Yupeng looked out the car window; it was already past midnight, the sky just beginning to lighten. The surrounding area featured buildings with a distinctly European and American style: white churches, golden museums, magnificent squares, and some ancient buildings that had been perfectly preserved.

Traffic was sparse, with only armored vehicles patrolling the streets and armed helicopters overhead, creating a tense atmosphere. The main streets were straight and wide, with lawns and flowerbeds separating the lanes. Various flowers bloomed in the alleys, along the sides of houses, and on balconies, adorning the towering buildings with vibrant colors.

The convoy left the city and arrived at the Montserrat mountain scenic area in the north of the city. Surrounded by hills and lush trees, it was famous for its emeralds and flowers. However, Lin Yupeng's trip wasn't for sightseeing; their destination was Bucaramanga, an important city located north of Bogotá.

About four hours later, around 9:00 AM local time, the convoy finally entered Bucaramanga. Lin Yupeng looked out the window again and saw that the city's buildings and streets were noticeably inferior to those of the capital, Bogotá. Some buildings were covered in scars, likely from artillery shells and bullets. Armed personnel carrying rifles, pistols, and rocket launchers were everywhere, all with cold, serious expressions and darting eyes, displaying extreme vigilance.

This city was situated in a tug-of-war zone between the government and anti-government guerrillas, with frequent fighting. The city government was essentially paralyzed, and many government officials had dealings with the guerrillas. The close relationship between some local government officials and the guerrillas stemmed primarily from

a fear of kidnapping and murder, leading to a laissez-faire approach to the newly discovered oil exploration. This allowed the Sky Dome Group to seize the opportunity and acquire a medium-sized oil company. The situation here was also complex, with three anti-government armed groups in addition to the weak official forces. The first force is the country's largest anti-government armed group, the left-wing guerrilla "Revolutionary Armed Forces," with approximately 10,000 members. Originally a military organization of the Colombian Communist Party, it later broke away to fight against social inequality in the country. However, its reputation gradually turned sour due to its involvement in drugs, smuggling, and kidnapping for ransom. The second force is the "National Liberation Army," with about 4,500 members, the second largest left-wing guerrilla group. The third force is the brigadier general's military organization, the "United Self-Defense Forces," with over 8,000 members. Their activities are rampant, and this organization represents the interests of Colombia's large landowners and owners, making them irreconcilable enemies of the left-wing guerrillas who claim to represent the poor. These three forces are themselves irreconcilable with the government, creating a chaotic and interconnected situation. Lin Yupeng was unaware of the complex local situation, but he could tell that the security conditions were extremely poor; no wonder Li Yuanhang had given everyone a pistol. The Cordillera Oil Company, acquired by the Sky Dome Group, is located on the outskirts of Bucaramanga, with several small and medium-sized oil fields under its jurisdiction, employing over 200 managers and oilfield workers. The convoy entered the company premises, and Lin Yupeng and his group got out of the cars. Before them stood a three-story office building. The first and second floors housed the offices of the company's management personnel, while the third floor served as their dormitories and a small canteen . A row of single-story buildings next door housed the dormitories and canteen for ordinary employees, clearly defining the different levels of service, which was quite in line with the style of the Tianqiong Group. Led by General Manager Li Yuanhang and Deputy General Manager Gemons, Lin Yupeng and his group of six first had breakfast in the canteen on the third floor of the office building. Afterwards, they were arranged to rest in two adjacent dormitories. Since they were still jet-lagged, everyone except Lin Yupeng, who remained energetic, showed signs of fatigue. Li Yuanhang, being a marketing professional, was astute and adept at reading people. He noticed the close relationship between Lin Yupeng and his secretary, Xiaoru, and simply arranged for them to share a room. Lin Yupeng sat on the sofa, looking at Xiaoru's flushed face. He assumed it was from shyness and chuckled, saying, "Xiaoru, what's there to be embarrassed about? Your public identity is my personal secretary and bodyguard, and in private you're my wife. It's perfectly normal for us to share a room, both professionally and personally!" Xiaoru smiled sweetly, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and said in a coquettish voice, "Brother Lin, I'm not shy, but I'm feeling a little unwell. It might be jet lag or something like that!" Lin Yupeng was taken aback, his eyes flashing with two sharp, knife-like glints. He carefully examined Xiaoru for a few moments and noticed that the flush on her face was indeed a bit strange. He reached out and touched her forehead, feeling it was a little hot. He then grabbed her wrist, rolled up her sleeve, and looked at her jade-like arm, which was already flushed with a faint red glow. He couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart, thinking to himself, "The symptoms of the black tamarisk poison have reappeared? Wasn't it suppressed before? It's probably because Xiaoru's body is extremely fatigued after the long journey, leading to a weakened immune system. Fortunately, there's a rainforest nearby. I'll take a few people to pick black tamarisk flowers to detoxify Xiaoru another day!" Lin Yupeng's trip overseas had two purposes: besides inspecting the oil company and meeting Chairman Jin, he also needed to find an antidote for Xiaoru. This task seemed more important and arduous than the first. He hoped that what was recorded in Zheng Bai's book was true. "Wife, get some sleep!" Lin Yupeng gazed at Xiaoru. Since there were no outsiders in the room, he used a more intimate way of addressing her, carried Xiaoru to the bed, and pulled the blanket over her. Xiaoru glanced at Lin Yupeng gently, smiled slightly, and then closed her beautiful eyes. Her long, curled eyelashes fluttered adorably, and her breasts rose and fell, making her look charming and alluring.

Lin Yupeng sat beside her, gazing at her charming and beautiful face, gently stroking her jet-black hair. His heart was filled with emotion as he thought about this trip overseas. He had a feeling that things wouldn't go smoothly. Wasn't Chairman Jin too mysterious? He didn't even tell her when or where the meeting was arranged. Was he deliberately being secretive or did he have another purpose?

Lost in his thoughts, time passed quickly. Xiaoru had already fallen into a deep sleep, her breathing steady, and the flush on her face gradually faded.

At noon, Lin Yupeng heard someone knocking on the door. He quickly stood up, went to the door, and opened it. He saw Li Yuanhang, the general manager of the oil company, standing there with a smile. "Mr. Lin, it's time for lunch! It's in restaurant number 301."

Lin Yupeng smiled faintly and said, "Wait a moment, I'll be right there!" He then turned and woke Xiaoru. The two of them walked out of the dormitory together. Xiang Kui, Pang Rongxuan, and two security guards from the next room also came out and followed Li Yuanhang to restaurant number 301, a large private room similar to those in hotels, reserved for company leaders to entertain VIPs.

The table was already laden with local delicacies, mainly beef, poultry, fish, bean products, and sausages, with rice, corn, and flour as staple foods.

The company's deputy general manager, Grmons, was standing by the table. Upon seeing Lin Yupeng and his group arrive, he quickly went to greet them, saying in fluent Chinese, "Hello, Mr. Lin, hello, Minister Pang, please have a seat!" He led Lin Yupeng to the head seat, with Pang Rongxuan and Li Yuanhang sitting beside him. Xiang Kui, Xiao Ru, and the two security guards also took their seats.

First, General Manager Li Yuanhang gave a speech, consisting of nothing more than polite remarks, welcoming Lin Yupeng and the Tianqiong Group's inspection team. Grmons followed suit, speaking fluent and standard Chinese, always with a smile and utmost respect for Lin Yupeng.

As the saying goes, no feast is complete without wine. Two bottles of rosé sparkling wine were on the table. Grmons, acting as a charming waiter, opened one bottle and poured a glass for everyone present. Since Xiang Kui and Xiao Ru didn't drink, he specially poured them two glasses of water.

Lin Yupeng downed the wine in his glass in one gulp. The wine was a pale orange color with a steady, abundant columnar foam, and a herbal aroma wafted to his nose. It started off slightly astringent, but the finish was very smooth and fruity.

The banquet proceeded in a cheerful atmosphere, with Grmons frequently offering toasts and serving food, appearing exceptionally attentive.

Chapter 629 The Bitter Flesh

Scheme

When Lin Yupeng drank his third cup of wine, he felt a little dizzy and wondered to himself, "How can this wine be so strong? I used to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk! Even strong liquors with several times the alcohol content wouldn't make me dizzy after three cups!"

He looked around and his heart skipped a beat. He saw that Li Yuanhang and Pang Rongxuan had simply slumped onto the table, unconscious. Xiang Kui, Xiao Ru, and the two security guards were dazed and swaying precariously. Only Grmons stared at them with a strange glint in his eyes, a wicked smile on his face.

In that instant, Lin Yupeng cursed inwardly, a thought flashing through his mind: "Someone must have drugged the food and drinks!" But as soon as this thought crossed his mind, Xiang Kui, Xiao Ru, and the two security guards either slumped onto the table or fell backward to the ground, all unconscious.

Lin Yupeng felt a surge of blood rushing to his head, his vision blurring, his mind becoming increasingly heavy, as if filled with lead. Finally, the world spun around him, and he collapsed backward to the ground, unconscious.

At that moment, the only one still standing at the table, Grmons, grinned maliciously at the unconscious man, a smug look on his face. He clapped his hands a few times, and four Colombian men, all of mixed Black and White or European-Indian descent, burst in from outside. Each carried ropes thicker than a finger, and they rushed forward, tightly binding the hands and feet of Lin Yupeng and his group of seven

, including General Manager Li Yuanhang. Their guns were also removed. Grmons chuckled coldly again, stood up, circled the seven men, then pulled out his phone, dialed a number, and whispered, "Boss, Lin Yupeng's group, including Li Yuanhang, have been apprehended. Should we proceed as planned?" He spoke in Chinese.

The boss on the phone said one sentence, and Grmons immediately became respectful, replying firmly, "Yes, boss! I guarantee the mission will be completed! Don't worry!"

After hanging up with this "boss," he immediately dialed another number, this time in Spanish, rattling off a string of words before a smug smirk appeared on his face, and he slammed the phone down again.

Grmons circled around Lin Yupeng and the others, finally stopping near Li Yuanhang. His eyes darted around, he shook his head, and gave a signal to his men. A mixed-race thug grabbed a pot of tea from the nearby coffee table and splashed it all over Li Yuanhang's face.

Li Yuanhang slowly opened his eyes, his gaze dull and lifeless. He glanced at Grmons, who stood before him with a wicked grin, his hands and feet bound. A look of astonishment crossed his face, and he exclaimed in horror, "Grmons, are you insane? What are you trying to do?"

Grmons chuckled evilly and said, "General Manager Li, I was originally planning to shoot you while you were unconscious, but then I thought, we've worked together for so long, I should at least let you die knowing why! Let me tell you, from today onwards I am the general manager of this oil company. The 'United Self-Defense Force' will be here soon and will take Lin Yupeng and the others away..." "Let's go, because my boss wants to see them and has other plans! In a little while, I'll put on a 'bitter trick,' pretending that the company was attacked by the 'United Self-Defense Force,' that you died on the spot, and that Lin Yupeng and the other six were taken hostage. What a perfect thing!"

Li Yuanhang's mouth was spitting fire, his teeth grinding, and he glared at Grmons, trembling as he said, "You—you actually colluded with the 'United Self-Defense Force'?"

Grmons sneered, "So what if I am? Are you allowed to collude with RLC people, but I'm not allowed to cooperate with the United Self-Defense Force?" The RLC he mentioned was short for the "National Liberation Army," the second largest anti-government guerrilla group in Colombia.

Li Yuanhang asked again in a hateful voice, "You put anesthetic in the food and drink?"

Grmons' eyes gleamed, and he sneered, "That's right! Top-grade anesthetic, it cost me over two hundred US dollars! I know the men Lin Yupeng brought, especially those security guards, are very strong. You even gave them guns, so I had to use this method to keep you calm first, then drug you, and arrest you all without firing a single shot. Hehe, do you have any more questions? I can answer them all before you die!"

Li Yuanhang suddenly opened his mouth wide and shouted sharply, "Grmmons, you traitor!

Blackie, Little Tiger, where are you? Come and save me!"

Upon hearing this ... He burst into wild laughter, laughing until tears streamed down his face. Pointing at Li Yuanhang with both hands, he said mockingly, "Li Yuanhang, you were once the head of the marketing department of Tianqiong Group? How can you be so stupid? Those six brothers under you, now they probably only have two destinations—heaven and hell. They're definitely no longer alive! Ah, my God, bless them to go to heaven! And you, dear Mr. Li Yuanhang, I also hope you can go to heaven with them. This sinful world is not suitable for you to stay here!"

As he spoke, he put on a pious expression, but his hand had already reached for his waist, quickly pulled out a pistol, and fired two shots at Li Yuanhang's head!

The unfortunate Li Yuanhang didn't even utter a sound before dying on the spot. Immediately after he fired the two shots, as if signaling to the people lying in ambush outside, a burst of gunfire erupted, and chaos ensued.

After a brief moment of chaos, the door was violently pushed open, and a group of more than ten armed men in camouflage uniforms, armed with AK-47 assault rifles, rushed in. Among them were even female members. They were all of mixed European and Indo-European descent, with tanned skin, large, fierce-looking eyes, and strong, muscular builds.

The leader was a woman in her thirties, carrying a rocket launcher and holding an AK-47 rifle. She had bronze skin, jet-black hair, and an astonishing aura and charisma that rivaled any man, overshadowing her male subordinates. No wonder she was their leader!

Grmons walked over with a smile, pointed to the six unconscious men, including Lin Yupeng, and spoke a string of Spanish phrases. Then, the female member blinked her bright eyes, waved to her fellow members, and they went over and carried Lin Yupeng and his group out. Outside, a large truck was waiting. They carried the hostages onto it and sped away from the wrecked Cordillera Oil Company.

(Chapter 630: Who's

the Boss?)

After everyone had left, Grmons took out his pistol and fired a shot into his left arm. The shot was skillfully executed; the bullet grazed his skin, and although blood gushed out, looking gruesome, it didn't actually break any bone. Then he pretended to rush out of the restaurant, acting as if he had survived a disaster, blood splattering everywhere…

Lin Yupeng remained unconscious. After an unknown amount of time, the anesthesia wore off, and he slowly opened his eyes. His head was throbbing with pain, and his hands and feet were tightly bound, extremely uncomfortable. Breaking free was impossible; the knots were inflexible, and the more he struggled, the tighter they became.

He struggled to calm himself and looked around. He found himself in a dilapidated church sanctuary. Looking up, he saw several large holes in the dome, through which the crimson sunlight streamed in at dusk, casting a soft, shimmering glow.

Xiang Kui, Pang Rongxuan, Xiao Ru, and two security guards who had accompanied him were slumped around him, still unconscious, as they were all much weaker than Lin Yupeng.

A group of about fifteen or sixteen armed men in camouflage uniforms were standing guard around the church sanctuary. Four of them were specifically pointing guns at Lin Yupeng and his six hostages. When they saw Lin Yupeng wake up, their faces turned wary.

Lin Yupeng's first thought was that he had been kidnapped. He had heard that Colombia was known as the "kidnapping country," and it certainly lived up to its reputation. He inwardly groaned, "Why is this overseas trip so unlucky? I've been kidnapped on the very first day. Am I, Lin Yupeng, going to be relegated to my place here?"

A feeling of loss and regret welled up in his heart. Suddenly, the sinister smile of Gromons at the dinner table flashed through his mind. He wondered to himself, "Did he drug us? Isn't this guy the company's vice president? Why would he harm his own people?"

Lin Yupeng never expected that such a thing would happen in his own branch of the Sky Dome Group. There had been no warning beforehand. Who was Gromons doing this for? Why would he want to harm him?

Time passed by, and an hour later, the other five hostages also woke up. Each of them had a look of terror on their face, but no one dared to say a word.

Xiang Kui's eyes bulged with rage as he struggled like an ox to break free of the ropes, but to no avail. The ropes binding him were a tight knot, tightening with each attempt. Eventually, he gave up struggling altogether, his eyes blazing with fury. He had never suffered such a loss since his debut!

Xiao Ru was closer to Lin Yupeng, her beautiful eyes filled with fear. She tried to move closer to him, pressing her forehead against his shoulder. Lin Yupeng wanted to say something comforting, but the words wouldn't come out. What could he say in this situation? Escaping was virtually impossible. Should he just leave it to fate? He was unwilling to accept this. His ideals, his ambitions, his "grand" plans—had he already died before even getting halfway through?

Lin Yupeng's mind was a mess, but he tried to calm himself, contemplating a slim chance of escape. After an unknown amount of time, the aroma of coffee beans wafted over, a sweet and sour scent with a strong, wine-like fragrance.

Lin Yupeng looked around and saw several guerrillas at the door, setting up two large pots. One pot was undoubtedly brewing coffee beans, as the aroma had come from that pot. The other pot was simmering corn porridge, which a guerrilla was stirring occasionally with a large ladle.

Soon, the coffee beans and porridge were ready, and the female leader and her men began to eat. The staple food was corn porridge, and the side dish was the coffee beans sprinkled with salt. Lin Yupeng didn't know what it tasted like, but the guerrillas seemed to enjoy it.

After they finished eating, several men brought small bowls, each filled with a bowl of sticky corn porridge mixed with salted coffee beans, and served it to Lin Yupeng and the others, beginning to feed the hostages.

These members of the "United Self-Defense Force" really didn't... The hostages were being tortured; they were fed whatever they were given. But when Lin Yupeng took a bite of the corn and coffee porridge, he felt a churning in his stomach. The food tasted strangely odd, neither sour nor sweet, with a slightly bitter, fishy flavor. It was barely edible, definitely not delicious.

Xiao Ru, sitting next to him, ate half a bowl before giving up. Clearly, she didn't like the taste either. A female guerrilla fighter was feeding her, which perfectly illustrated the kidnappers' "humanitarian spirit"—even when they carried her here, it was the female guerrilla fighters who were responsible.

Seeing that Xiao Ru had eaten so little, the female guerrilla fighter rattled off a bunch of Spanish, probably trying to persuade her to eat more, but seeing Xiao Ru shaking her head, she didn't try again. She then surprisingly ate the remaining half bowl of rice in one gulp, apparently not having eaten enough earlier; the guerrillas' food supply was still very tight.

After the meal, the female leader walked over to Lin Yupeng and began speaking in Spanish, but Lin Yupeng didn't understand. She understood, then shook her head, suddenly switching to broken but barely understandable English: "Are you Lin Yupeng?"

Lin Yupeng spoke English, and quite fluently at that, so he replied in English: "Yes, that's me. Who are you? Why are you doing this to us?" He spoke somewhat vaguely, "doing this" referring to why they were kidnapped.

The female leader answered simply and clearly: "My name is Anja, I'm a squad leader in the 'Northern Regiment' of the United Self-Defense Forces! We kidnapped you for money! Someone paid us to kidnap you, but don't worry, I won't kill you for now. We need to wait for the employer to arrive before we can decide your fate."

Lin Yupeng asked coldly: "Is the person who hired you Grmons?"

Anja answered stiffly and seriously: "Grmons' boss!" A cold

glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he continued to ask: "Who is Grmons' boss? When are they coming?" Angela shrugged, smiled faintly, and said seriously, "

I'm sorry, I can't give you a definite answer to this question. I haven't met Grmons' boss either. I only contact Grmons through a single channel. As for when his boss will arrive, I think it should be within three days. Until he arrives, I will guarantee your safety!"

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly, closed his eyes, and had no more questions to ask. After Angela answered her question, she turned and walked away. Chapter 631 The Primitive Game

The four heavily armed guerrillas still tightly controlled Lin Yupeng and the others. Now, escaping would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Lin Yupeng carefully observed the guerrilla squad. There were fifteen people in total, including the captain, Angela. Five of them were women, all between twenty and thirty years old, with only Angela appearing to be in her early thirties.

Four of them were armed and guarding the hostages, one of whom was female. Two others, a man and a woman, were on guard outside the door. The remaining nine were resting haphazardly in the dilapidated church hall.

This place had no television, no radio, and all other forms of entertainment. There was nothing to play with except guns, so Lin Yupeng saw some guerrillas fiddling with their AKY7 rifles, rocket launchers, and even some playing with grenades.

But even the best games eventually become tiresome, especially at night. One game became very popular, requiring no tools and accessible to anyone—a game between men and women.

These men, constantly facing death and never knowing when they might lose their heads, desperately needed this kind of game to relax.

As night fell, several bonfires were lit inside the hall. Playing primal games under such primitive lighting was quite exciting.

The female captain, Angela, had a strong sex drive. The usual fierce aura in her large, blue eyes vanished, replaced by a seductive and wanton look. She beckoned to a mixed-race male team member, and her hands, like serpents, roamed over his body, caressing and kneading.

The male team member was quite muscular, tall, and with thick legs. Angela's touch caused him to immediately erect, and he began to moan softly. Finally, Angela pulled down his pants and revealed his erect member. Mixed-race individuals

do indeed inherit a major advantage of both Black and White people—the penis is long and thick. Angela could only barely grasp half of it with one hand, rhythmically stroking it. Later, she even joined in with her mouth. The male team member's face immediately showed an expression of ecstasy, and his moans grew louder and louder.

Lin Yupeng, who caught a glimpse of this passionate scene, chuckled inwardly, "This time I've seen a live broadcast of a foreign porn film."

He glanced at Xiaoru beside him; her delicate face was flushed, her eyes tightly shut, refusing to look. If her hands weren't tied behind her back, she would have covered her ears, not wanting to hear even that sound.

Meanwhile, the game between the men and women was reaching its climax. Angie's large eyes were filled with lustful desire. She quickly pulled down her pants, half-kneeling on a straw mat. Her long, round, glistening thighs, her full, round buttocks, and her fresh, plump petals were enticing guests.

The male member was already burning with lust, gripping his large member and thrusting it deep into her flower garden, moving wildly in and out. Her plump buttocks bounced up and down and side to side in rhythm with his movements, the sounds of flesh colliding blending with the woman's moans and the man's panting, creating an extremely lewd symphony.

Angela, her eyes gleaming with desire, began to scream loudly, speaking only in Spanish, her wanton moans echoing: "Ugh... Ah... Ugh... Oh

..." This was probably the universal sexual language of women worldwide.

The male and female team members nearby were already accustomed to this kind of game; some were fiddling with their weapons, others occasionally glancing at her with burning, lustful eyes.

One man serving Angela was clearly not enough to satisfy her burgeoning desire. While the man behind her was still vigorously thrusting into her body, she called over a muscular male team member, pulled down his pants, and they engaged in a threesome.

Following Angela's lead, the four male team members watching from the hall couldn't resist their own lust and began seeking pleasure with the remaining two female team members, quickly turning the game into a group sex spectacle.

Although they were enjoying carnal pleasure, they appeared very vigilant, only pulling their pants down halfway, keeping their guns nearby, ready to pull up their pants and engage in another battle should anything happen.

Lin Yupeng glanced at the four guerrillas guarding the hostages out of the corner of his eye, only to see that they seemed completely oblivious. Seeing the intense lovemaking scene beside him, including the female member, their eyes gleamed, rifles in hand, watching him intently.

He thought to himself, "Damn, these guys are watching us like the back of their hand!" Then, the image of the mastermind behind Gromons flashed through his mind. Who was he? Lin Yupeng's mind raced like an engine: "I have no connections in Colombia. I know people there. Could it be the work of enemies back home? If I can't escape within three days, I'll just have to wait for that boss to show up. I really want to see what kind of person he is and why he's targeting me."

The orgy between the men and women lasted for over an hour before both sides finally stopped, feeling extremely satisfied—this was currently their only form of entertainment.

Aside from the earlier group sex scene, the night was relatively peaceful. Around midnight, the hostage guards and the guerrillas on guard duty underwent a change of shifts, with the replacements all full of energy, presumably having conserved their strength during the earlier games.

The next day, they remained stationed in the dilapidated church sanctuary, not venturing out during the day. Their meals consisted mainly of the same salted coffee beans and corn porridge they had eaten the previous day. Because of the numerous banana plantations nearby, many members picked large bananas and ate them with relish as dessert.

Lin Yupeng felt his hands and feet were going numb from being bound. He approached Captain Angie, hoping she would untie the hostages, reasoning that since the hostages had guns, they wouldn't dare run. However, she firmly refused. She seemed to know that most of these men possessed special skills, and loosening the ropes could lead to unforeseen events. She was about to receive a huge commission and didn't want to let her guard down at this crucial moment.

Only Lin Yupeng and his six companions were unlucky enough to suffer, forced to endure the situation. Lin Yupeng cursed inwardly, "You vicious, slutty woman! If I ever get my way, I'll kill you first!"

But he only thought about it; under such tight surveillance, they had no chance to escape. Chapter 632 The Mastermind On the third night after

Lin Yupeng and the other six were kidnapped, Angela suddenly received a mysterious phone call. She then directed her men to carry the hostages onto the two military trucks for a transfer. As they left the church, she said to Lin Yupeng in broken English, "Mr. Lin, the boss who hired us wants to meet with you!" Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He thought, "Finally, I'm going to meet that boss. I want to see who he is!" After the truck left, it bumped along for more than ten kilometers before arriving at a poppy plantation. These kinds of plantations are common in the Colombian mountains. The plantation was surrounded by vibrant poppy flowers, encircled by barbed wire, and guarded 24/7 by a squad of over thirty armed men. In the center was a large two-story villa. Lin Yupeng and the others were led to the villa's first-floor hall, where they sat in a row against the wall, guarded by four heavily armed guerrillas. Angela and the other guerrillas sat scattered on sofas in the hall. There were also... Four servants from the manor, all of mixed black and white descent, poured coffee for Angela and each of her men, attentively serving them. Lin Yupeng glanced indifferently at the people around him. Pang Rongxuan had never encountered anything like this before; for the past two days, he had been ashen-faced, like a lamb to the slaughter, often trembling uncontrollably. Xiang Kui and Xiao Ru, being professionally trained, although also unfamiliar with such matters, both wore expressions of resignation, showing no fear. The two security guards were also expressionless, adopting a posture of accepting their fate.

About an hour later, a man came down from upstairs. He was about thirty years old, with wheat-colored skin that shone with a healthy glow. He was broad-shouldered and burly, like a shaved bear. His large, dark eyes flashed with a clear and sharp light. This was none other than Grmons, the traitor who had used a poisonous scheme to drug Lin Yupeng and his group and murder Li Yuanhang.

Behind him were two thugs armed with pistols.

With a smug look on his face, he swaggered up to Lin Yupeng, chuckled maliciously, and said, "Mr. Lin, I'm truly sorry to have invited you here in this way. I had no choice. To paraphrase an old saying from your country—'Every man for himself, or the world will destroy him!'"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with sharp, cold light as he stared at Grmons, sneering, "Grmmons, enough nonsense! In my eyes, you're nothing but a dog. You'd better let me meet your master!"

Grmons, surprisingly unperturbed by Lin Yupeng's insult, chuckled dryly, gave a thumbs-up, and smiled, "Mr. Lin, I truly admire your courage! Aren't you afraid of death? How dare you speak so rudely?"

Lin Yupeng laughed, his expression calm and composed, his tone mocking, "Gromance, if you want my life, even if I beg for mercy with all my might, it won't do you any good, right? Better to die standing than kneeling, don't you think?" Grromance

chuckled sinisterly, "Mr. Lin, no wonder our boss said you're a difficult person to deal with, it's true! Our boss wants to see you now, I'll have someone untie you right away, but don't even think about running away! Remember, if you make the slightest movement, countless bullets will pierce your body!"

With that, he ordered his two thugs to untie Lin Yupeng. He had been bound for two days and one night, his hands and feet were numb, and it took him a while to recover.

Two of Angela's four guerrillas kept their guns pointed at Lin Yupeng, ready to fire at the slightest movement. Of course, Lin Yupeng knew this wasn't the time to risk his life; he had to see the mysterious boss first before making a decision.

"Mr. Lin, come with me!" Grmons sneered. He then gestured to two thugs beside him, who grabbed Lin Yupeng on either side and headed straight for the second floor.

Under tight security, Lin Yupeng arrived at a lavishly decorated reception room on the second floor. The walls were adorned with murals depicting figures, animals, carriages, plants, and various decorative elements, which, along with the gilded decorations on the doors and windows, created a magnificent atmosphere.

In the center of the room sat a brown sofa chair, upon which sat a middle-aged man in his forties. He was very tall, about 1.9 meters, with a clean-shaven face and a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. He exuded a subtle air of refinement, yet also a domineering aura that commanded respect.

Beside him stood a burly man in his twenties, wearing tinted sunglasses, with dark skin, a robust build, and bulging muscles that resembled large steamed buns. Two sharp, murderous glints emanated from his tiger's mouth, his imposing presence no less than Xiang Kui's.

Lin Yupeng glanced at the middle-aged man sitting in the chair, the so-called boss, and burst into laughter, pointing at him with a mocking tone, "Who do we have here? It's President Zhang! You're their boss?"

Sitting in the sofa chair was Zhang Yueran, the president of Tianqiong Group, and the burly man beside him was his bodyguard, Muay Thai expert Kuban.

At this moment, Zhang Yueran's face was devoid of its usual friendliness; his expression was cold and icy, like a thousand years of ice, his fierce eyes shooting out a glint sharper than steel blades, and radiating a fierce killing intent. He pointed to a chair that had been prepared in front of him and said coldly, "Lin Yupeng, please sit down!" He no longer addressed Lin Yupeng as "brother," a clear sign that they had completely broken off relations.

Lin Yupeng remained unfazed, leaning forward to sit down. His bright eyes gleamed as he sized up the cold and ruthless Zhang Yueran, thinking to himself, "So the boss is actually Zhang Yueran! He's really going to make a move on me. Why? It must be because my trip overseas has posed a threat to him!" Suddenly, he remembered that he was supposed to meet Chairman Jin according to the schedule. Zhang Yueran definitely didn't want him to meet Chairman Jin, so he used this vicious scheme to prevent him from meeting Chairman Jin.

At this moment, Zhang Yueran's eyes flashed coldly as he scrutinized Lin Yupeng, his face expressionless, like a wax figure. After a long while, a look of regret suddenly appeared on his face. He sighed softly and said in a deep voice, "Lin Yupeng, things have really developed to this point, which is not what I expected, but there's no other way. Today, I can only lay my cards on the table with you!"

Chapter 633 Using a

Knife to Kill

Lin Yupeng smiled calmly and said in a steady, cold voice, "President Zhang, just say what you have to say! For the sake of our past working together, you'd better let me die knowing why!"

Zhang Yueran stared intently at Lin Yupeng, his eyes showing a look of regretful approval, but also a hint of resentment. He said seriously, "Lin Yupeng, if you want to blame someone, blame Chairman Jin!" He drove you to this dead end step by step! I had no choice! Tianqiong Group was co-founded by Chairman Jin and me. I put in even more effort and sacrifice than Chairman Jin. We made a verbal agreement that when Chairman Jin turned fifty, he would pass the chairmanship to me for ten years. After ten years, I could choose any successor. Unfortunately, in the past year, Chairman Jin broke the agreement and secretly sought a successor, attempting to violate the original agreement. Although I tried my best to communicate with him and hope he would abandon this terrible idea, it was all in vain. When he first recruited you into Tianqiong Group, he promoted you from head of the product development department to vice president. During this time, I always supported you, which was a favor to Chairman Jin. For a greenhorn like you, vice president was the highest position. But I... Thinking back, just a few days ago, Chairman Jin actually wanted to join forces with several important shareholders to persuade the board of directors to pass a resolution to hand over the chairmanship of Tianqiong Group to you, while he would step down. This time, he arranged a secret meeting with you overseas to explain this matter to you and to prepare you for the succession. Alas, this news reached my ears, and I had no choice but to get rid of you! To be honest, I also feel very sorry for you! So, Brother Lin, if you have to blame someone, you can only blame Chairman Jin. He's the one who pushed you into this fire pit!"

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "Chairman Jin must have Zhang Yueran's spies on his side who leaked this information in advance, allowing Zhang Yueran to strike first and arrest us all. Next, Zhang Yueran will likely use Anja's people to kill us all and then say that we were kidnapped and murdered. This kind of thing is commonplace in Colombia. This tactic of using someone else to do the dirty work is truly ingenious! Even if Chairman Jin suspects Zhang Yueran, he can't produce any evidence." Thinking of this, Lin Yupeng couldn't help but mutter to himself with resentment, "

Zhang Yueran is right. I should really blame that Chairman Jin. Why did you have to be so mysterious? Just come to Tianhan City to see me. I don't believe Zhang Yueran would dare to make a move there! It's too late to say anything now. In a little while, I'm afraid I'll really be back in my place!"

Seeing Lin Yupeng lower his head and fall into deep thought, Zhang Yueran smiled coldly and said, "Brother Lin, is there anything else you want to say? Or is there anything you haven't finished? As long as I can do it, I will do my best to complete it for you. I won't let you leave with regrets!" He suddenly addressed Lin Yupeng as "brother" again, but what he said was undoubtedly a death sentence for Lin Yupeng, leaving him with a few last words.

Lin Yupeng's gaze froze upon hearing this, and in that instant, the images of several of his women suddenly flashed into his mind: Chen Lihan, Fang Na, Qin Xue, Xiao Ru, Tang Rui... Each woman's vivid and pretty face seemed to be looking at him with a sorrowful expression. He thought that if he died here, these women would be heartbroken... No! He absolutely cannot die such a pathetic death!

Lin Yupeng appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he was seething with rage: "Damn it, even a dead chick will flap its wings a couple of times! What about me, Lin Yupeng? Now that my hands and feet are free, I can make a last-ditch effort. If I can subdue Zhang Yueran, I have a chance to turn the tables!"

He glanced to his sides and saw that two of Grmons' thugs were still holding his arms. It was clear these two guys were quite strong. He was about ten paces away from Zhang Yueran. To get to him, he would first have to shake off the two thugs beside him. But he also knew that two guerrilla rifles were pointed at him. It was very likely that as soon as he shook off the two thugs, their guns would pierce his body. In short, turning the tide would be extremely difficult. He needed time to think things through.

"Mr. Zhang, how much time do I have left?" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with lightning as he stared at Zhang Yueran and asked coldly.

Zhang Yueran remained expressionless, his gaze fixed on Lin Yupeng as if he were already dead. This look seemed familiar to Lin Yupeng – Zhang Yueran had given him the same look when he killed Yang Yue. It seemed he was determined to kill him!

"Brother Lin, I'm sorry, you only have ten minutes!" Zhang Yueran's voice was devoid of life, as chilling and menacing as a ghostly chant from hell.

Lin Yupeng showed no fear of death. He coldly stared at Zhang Yueran, smiled slightly, and said, "President Zhang, I have a question. What will you do with my entourage – Xiang Kui, Xiao Ru, Pang Rongxuan, and those two security guards? I hope you won't be so ruthless; have some decency!"

Zhang Yueran smiled coldly and said seriously, "Brother Lin, you can rest assured. Their lives are worthless. I will keep them under house arrest until I officially become the chairman of Tianqiong Group!" After saying this, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "This Lin Yupeng really has guts! Even facing death, he's still thinking about the safety of others!"

Lin Yupeng remained calm and composed, smiling faintly as he said coldly, "Alright! I thank you on their behalf! I will say my last words and wishes in the final minute! Now, I need to think it over carefully!"

Zhang Yueran glanced at the wall clock and readily replied, "Sure, Brother Lin, take your time. There are nine minutes left."

Lin Yupeng didn't finish his thought. Time seemed to be slipping away, a sharp, cold glint flashing in his eyes. His mind raced, desperately trying to figure out how to make this last stand. It seemed he needed to find a way to control the two thugs beside him and use their bodies as shields; that way, there was still a chance of survival.

Time ticked by, and Lin Yupeng kept glancing at the wall clock out of the corner of his eye. Eight minutes left, seven minutes, six minutes…

Just as five minutes remained, suddenly, gunfire erupted outside, followed by the sound of artillery fire, growing ever closer, as if they were advancing towards the manor.

Zhang Yueran's eyes flashed with a sharp, razor-like light as he looked up and coldly ordered Grmons, "Go outside and see what's going on." Grmons' face showed panic as he hurriedly ran downstairs. The instant he left, a deafening explosion rang out downstairs, followed by a series of rapid-fire shots. About ten minutes later , things quieted downstairs. A series of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded, followed by a loud bang as the door to the reception room was violently kicked open. Ten armed men in camouflage uniforms burst in, all between 20 and 30 years old, both men and women. These were not Angela's subordinates, but another group of armed men: five Chinese and five Colombians. Each carried a German MP5 submachine gun. Some had bloodstains on their clothes, whether from personal wounds or from bloodstains from close-quarters combat, it was unclear. Two men led the group. One, a tall, burly man in his early fifties, also carried an MP5. Despite his advanced age, his vigor and strength rivaled that of a twenty-year-old. His piercing, star-like eyes radiated a chilling light, and he exuded an aura of domineering arrogance and intense killing intent. This, combined with his calm and experienced demeanor, created an oppressive atmosphere, almost suffocatingly so. The other man was Colombian, of mixed race, around thirty years old, with dark skin and gleaming eyes, but he was clearly less imposing than the lion-eyed man beside him. These men arrived with guns blazing, bursting in and unleashing two volleys of bullets that killed the two "United Self-Defense Force Northern Regiment" guerrillas who were holding Lin Yupeng at gunpoint behind him—both instantly, showing no mercy. The two Gummons thugs who were holding Lin Yupeng's arms, seeing so many people burst in and start shooting, were about to draw their guns in a desperate attempt to fight back when the lion-eyed man suddenly raised his submachine gun. Just as their hands reached for their waists, two volleys of bullets whistled past, all striking them in the back! The two thugs screamed twice, collapsing into pools of blood, flailing their arms and legs, unwillingly departing this world. Lin Yupeng witnessed the entire incident. In less than five seconds, the four men controlling him were dead on the ground. It all seemed like a dream. Zhang Yueran's bodyguard, Cuban, was about to draw his gun in self-defense as the group stormed in, but Zhang Yueran stopped him with lightning speed. Cuban was single-minded, only thinking about protecting his master, but he didn't consider the rapidly deteriorating situation. Angela's group outside must be wiped out, otherwise these armed men wouldn't have rushed in so easily. But Zhang Yueran wasn't stupid; his reaction was sharp. The instant the group rushed in, he carefully glanced outside the door. Although ten people had entered, there were more than twenty guarding the door, only remaining outside because of the small space. They couldn't come in; now they were outnumbered. What could Cuban, made of iron, do against them? The only option now was to endure and see what these people were up to. After killing the four men holding Lin Yupeng, the group didn't fire on Zhang Yueran and Cuban, but instead held them at gunpoint. Lin Yupeng, still sitting motionless in his chair, thought to himself, "Truly, things are unpredictable! Looks like these guys are here to rescue me? Strange, I don't have any friends in Colombia. And I don't recognize the Chinese leader either. Could he be one of Chairman Jin's men?" Just then, Zhang Yueran's cold, sharp gaze fell on the lion-eyed man, a strange smile appearing on his face. He said in a chilling tone, "So it's Captain Li? I didn't expect you to come personally this time!" The lion-eyed man's eyes flashed with a sharp, murderous light. He simply smiled coldly, didn't answer, and stepped closer to Lin Yupeng, his eyes gleaming as he stared intently at Lin Yupeng. Peng, with a solemn and serious expression, said, "Hello, Mr. Lin. Let me introduce myself. I am Li Zhanbo, the captain of Chairman Jin's guard. I was supposed to take you to see Chairman Jin, but I didn't expect this to happen!" Lin Yupeng smiled faintly and said, "Captain Li, it's a pleasure to meet you! I am so grateful for your help today, I can't thank you enough!" In his heart, however, he thought, "Chairman Jin is really something else, he even has a guard? This Li Zhanbo may be fifty years old, but he is ruthless and has excellent marksmanship. I feel that he is even better than Xiang Kui, because he is more than ten years older than Xiang Kui and has more experience. Moreover, the aura he exudes is even more terrifying!"

Li Zhanbo smiled slightly, then said seriously, "President Lin, you're too kind. I never expected you to be kidnapped by the 'United Self-Defense Force' these past few days. I really didn't. I never imagined that someone in the Sky Dome Group would openly cause division!" As he spoke, the sharp glint in his eyes pierced Zhang Yueran like two steel needles.

Zhang Yueran sat there expressionless and motionless. He was completely under the control of these people; every word Li Zhanbo had spoken felt like tiny hammers pounding on his heart.

"Bring the traitor up!" Li Zhanbo shouted towards the door. Two of his gunmen escorted Grmons in quickly.

Grmons, who had been so smug, was now ashen-faced, his eyes empty and lifeless. Sensing his impending doom, his body began to tremble.

Li Zhanbo circled Grmons, chuckling coldly, "Grmmons, I never expected you to become a traitor, colluding with the 'United Self-Defense Force' thugs to kidnap the group's vice president and murder General Manager Li Yuanhang. I think you're tired of living!"

Grmons trembled violently upon hearing this, his body going limp, but he still managed to beg for mercy loudly, "Captain Li, it was Zhang Yueran who made me do this. I had no choice but to do it. Please, have mercy!"

"Pah! Grmons, I think you're delirious from a high fever. How could President Zhang do such a beastly thing? I think you must be insane! Alas, what a pity, you have no value left in this world. I'll send you to heaven!" With that, Li Zhanbo raised his submachine gun again and fired a burst of bullets into Grmons' chest, turning his robust body into a sieve, blood gushing out.

Chapter 635 The Road Ahead is Long After

Li Zhanbo

shot and killed Grmons, it could be said that he was "killing the chicken to scare the monkey," and that "monkey" was naturally Zhang Yueran. Now, five corpses lay on the ground, each in a different gruesome state, the stench of blood pungent.

Seeing Grmons's gruesome death, a sharp glint flashed in Zhang Yueran's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, sitting steadily in the sofa chair, his face cold and heavy, his gaze fixed and silent.

Lin Yupeng suddenly remembered the gunfight just now; were Xiang Kui and Xiao Ru downstairs injured? He hurriedly asked Li Zhanbo, "Captain Li, what's the situation down there? Has everyone else escaped safely?" Li Zhanbo laughed heartily, "President Lin, please rest assured, all our people have been rescued. Angie's small team has been completely wiped out."

Lin Yupeng felt relieved and smiled, "That's great, Captain Li. Where do we go next?" Li Zhanbo said in a deep voice, "Of course, we're going to see Chairman Jin!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "I also want to see Chairman Jin as soon as possible. Where is he?"

Li Zhanbo's expression was solemn and serious, his lion eyes flashing with lightning, and he said seriously, "Chairman Jin isn't here. He's on Golden Shark Island!"

Lin Yupeng was stunned upon hearing this. He had never heard of this island before and hurriedly asked, "Captain Li, where is Golden Shark Island?"

Li Zhanbo said in a deep voice, "Golden Shark Island is a small island in the western Pacific Ocean. It has already been bought by our Sky Dome Group. Chairman Jin lives there. Tonight we..." "We'll fly directly from Bogotá to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The visas are all taken care of. Once we get to Jakarta, we'll take a boat north to Golden Shark Island."

Lin Yupeng's head was spinning. His eyes glazed over, and he chuckled bitterly to himself, "From Colombia to Indonesia, that's almost half the Pacific Ocean! Chairman Jin really knows how to make things difficult! Sigh, this trip abroad is a complete waste; I've visited two countries."

After answering Lin Yupeng's question, Li Zhanbo's gaze fell on Zhang Yueran. He smiled coldly and said, "Mr. Zhang, you'll have to come with us too. Chairman Jin wants to see you. Also, hand over the guns your men have! Guns aren't allowed on the plane!"

Zhang Yueran and Cuban were now completely under Li Zhanbo's control and could only obey his orders. Although Cuban was unwilling, he handed over his pistol to Li Zhanbo's men at Zhang Yueran's signal.

Lin Yupeng stared at Zhang Yueran with a smug look, chuckled, and feigned regret, saying, "Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry! It's been over ten minutes, and I still haven't thought of my last words. How about you give me a few more minutes?"

His words were full of biting sarcasm. Zhang Yueran's eyes flashed with sharp, cold light. He snorted coldly, and anger appeared on his stern face, but more than that, it was the frustration of a loser. This was the meaning of "the victor is king, the loser is a bandit." Zhang Yueran could be said to have completely failed. He was now like a criminal awaiting final judgment in court.

Li Zhanbo chuckled and said, "Let's go now!" He then winked at his men, and four team members rushed forward, grabbed Zhang Yueran and Cuban, and quickly walked downstairs.

Lin Yupeng stood up and followed the group downstairs to the lobby. The scene was utterly chaotic and horrific. All of Angela's guerrillas, including herself, were dead, some with open heads, others with bullets in their chests, blood gushing from their wounds. The room reeked of blood.

Lin Yupeng felt a wave of nausea, thinking, "So many people have died in the blink of an eye! Li Zhanbo's gang is really ruthless!"

He saw Xiang Kui, Xiao Ru, Pang Rongxuan, and the two accompanying security guards standing near the entrance, their ropes loosened, surrounded by several armed men with submachine guns.

Gunfire continued outside, indicating the battle was still raging, but it was likely a distant conflict in the direction of Bukalamanga.

Lin Yupeng strode over to Xiaoru, scrutinizing her closely. He noticed a strange blush returning to her delicate, pretty face; the stress of being held hostage for the past two days had likely weakened her immune system, causing the Black Dhara poison to flare up again!

A pang of pain shot through him. He gently stroked her burning forehead, saying softly, "Xiaoru, you've suffered! I'll talk to Captain Li later, and we'll find some time to get the antidote!"

Just then, Li Zhanbo beside him laughed, "President Lin, no need to look, I have the antidote here!" He then turned to a member of the "Golden Chairman's Guard" beside him, saying seriously, "Show President Lin what it is!"

The member was carrying a bulging black plastic bag. Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with suspicion as he took the bag and opened it. Inside were greenish-blue plant roots that looked very familiar.

A glint of light flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes. He quickly pulled out his phone, found a picture of the black tamarisk flower (which he had taken from Zheng Bai's World Medical Encyclopedia), and carefully compared it with the plant root in the plastic bag. His face lit up with joy, and he said to Xiaoru, "Xiaoru, your poison can be cured! Captain Li has obtained the black tamarisk root needed to make the antidote!"

He then turned to Li Zhanbo and smiled, "Captain Li, thank you so much!

You saved both my life and Xiaoru's today. I, Lin Yupeng, will never forget this kindness!" While saying this, he secretly wondered, "How did Li Zhanbo know Xiaoru was poisoned by this? And why did he specially obtain the antidote for her?" Then he thought, "Xiaoru is Chairman Jin's goddaughter. She must have told Chairman Jin about her poisoning, which is why Chairman Jin sent Captain Li Zhanbo to collect the antidote!"

"Thank you, Uncle Li!" Xiaoru's rosy cheeks blossomed into a beautiful, flower-like smile.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Xiaoru calls Li Zhanbo 'Uncle,' which means that Li Zhanbo and Chairman Jin have a very special relationship. But I've never heard of him before. He's quite low-key."

He tied the plastic bag containing the black tamarisk root again, preparing to find time to brew the antidote for Xiaoru according to the method Zheng Bai had told him.

The gunfire outside continued, growing louder and louder. Li Zhanbo's eyes widened in surprise. He quickly whispered a few words to the mixed-race leader beside him, speaking only Spanish, which Lin Yupeng couldn't understand at all.

Then, the leader pulled out his phone and dialed a number, immediately launching into a long, rapid-fire speech.

(Chapter 636:

Smoke and Fire)

Lin Yupeng, observing the leader's increasingly agitated tone, noticed his expression growing ever more serious.

After a long pause, he hung up the phone, turned to Li Zhanbo and said a few words. Li Zhanbo's face also darkened, as if weighed down by lead, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He turned to Lin Yupeng and said regretfully, "Mr. Lin, we're very unlucky. Just yesterday, negotiations between the two major guerrilla groups in Colombia and the government broke down, leading to a full-scale civil war. Now all airports in the country are closed, and borders with neighboring countries are also closed. Only sea transport is normal. If we want to get to Golden Shark Island, we have to go by sea." "First, I'll head north and take a boat to Kingston, the nearest capital of Jamaica, to get a new visa

through an acquaintance. Then I'll fly to Jakarta, and finally take a boat north to Golden Shark Island." Lin Yupeng smiled helplessly upon hearing this. He knew that his overseas journey had been fraught with difficulties. He had just escaped after being a hostage for three days, and now he was caught up in the Colombian civil war. Fortunately, he had an excellent memory, otherwise he would have been completely confused by Li Zhanbo's new route. It was a huge detour to get to the destination, and who knew what changes might occur along the way!

Looking at Pang Rongxuan, the head of the marketing department next to him, his face showed confusion and fear, while Xiang Kui and Xiao Ru appeared very calm.
Lin Yupeng glanced at the leader and asked Li Zhanbo, "Captain Li, who is he?"

Li Zhanbo smiled slightly and said, "He's Fernando, the military commander of the 'National Liberation Army' in the Bukalamanga region. He's an old friend of our Sky Dome Group. If it weren't for him leading a team to assist us, it wouldn't have been easy to snatch you back from Anjaya!"

Lin Yupeng nodded, his eyes scanning the surroundings. He noticed the corpses of Anjaya's small group on the ground, especially Anjaya herself, who had been hit by five or six bullets, her blood pooling on the ground, a truly gruesome sight. He remembered how arrogant she had been just a few days ago, and now she was dead.

He glanced again at Fernando, the guerrilla commander Li Zhanbo had introduced, and thought to himself, "This guy is really ruthless! He doesn't even leave a single one of his men alive!"

In fact, Lin Yupeng didn't know the inside story. The "National Liberation Army" and the "United Self-Defense Force"

were mortal enemies, and whenever they met, they would fight to the death without mercy.

At this moment, Li Zhanbo took out his phone, dialed a number, and said in a deep voice, "Hello, Luo Bing? This is Li Zhanbo. Go to Cartagena immediately and charter a small passenger ship to Kingston, the sooner the better! We should arrive at the dock around 5 a.m.! You must be prepared, there can be no mistakes!" His tone was very stern, and after saying this, he hung up the phone.

"President Lin, let's go!" Li Zhanbo glanced at Lin Yupeng and said in a deep voice.

Lin Yupeng nodded, and together with Xiao Ru, Xiang Kui, Pang Rongxuan, and two security guards, followed Li Zhanbo and Fernando's men out of the villa. They saw that the area around the Ochre Estate was littered with corpses; the armed guards who had been protecting the estate had been killed by the guerrillas, and the entire estate was now under the control of the 'National Liberation Army'.

Two more armored personnel carriers were parked at the entrance. The power unit was located at the front, the passenger compartment at the rear, and firing ports were located on the sides and rear. The vehicles were also equipped with machine guns, small-caliber autocannons

, and other weapons. Lin Yupeng and his five companions, along with Li Zhanbo and his five henchmen, boarded one of the armored personnel carriers. Ten guerrillas from the "National Liberation Army" escorted Zhang Yueran and Kuban onto the other armored personnel carrier, leading the way. Fernando did not go with them; he was the commander of the area, and because civil war had just broken out the day before, he was leading reinforcements to fight against the government forces.

Lin Yupeng sat in the armored vehicle, with Xiao Ru on his left and Xiang Kui on his right. Two guerrillas were driving the vehicle, moving steadily and quickly. Because there were no windows inside, Lin Yupeng could only look out through the firing ports. Smoke billowed around Bucaramanga, and gunfire echoed everywhere. Groups of armed men, some carrying rocket launchers and others pulling mortars, marched from Bucaramanga, a key city north of the Colombian capital, considered its northern gateway. The fall of this city would severely threaten the capital.

Lin Yupeng wasn't concerned with who would win the civil war; he was desperate to escape the country mired in conflict and get to Golden Shark Island to see Chairman Jin, hoping for a change of fortune and a chance to achieve great things.

Xiaoru's face was flushed red from the flare-up of the Black Dharani within her, like a fiery sunset. Lin Yupeng gently touched her delicate forehead, feeling its burning heat. A pang of pain shot through his heart, and he instinctively pulled her tightly into his arms, hoping to escape the danger soon so he could prepare medicine to detoxify her.

Time ticked by, and Lin Yupeng, holding Xiaoru, closed his eyes, silently pondering, "Zhang Yueran said Chairman Jin is going to pass the chairmanship to me? It doesn't seem fake, otherwise Zhang Yueran wouldn't have tried to kill me! But why would Chairman Jin give me the position? I've never even met him! Is there something else going on?"

He was full of doubts and completely confused, hoping to meet the mysterious Chairman Jin soon and unravel all the mysteries. At this moment, Li Zhanbo, sitting in the back row, handed Lin Yupeng a white paper bag and said seriously, "President Lin, it will probably take at least eight hours to reach the dock. This contains food and water; you can share it!"

Lin Yupeng nodded, took the paper bag, and opened it. Inside were bread, sausages, canned sardines, canned beef, and three bottles of mineral water. He handed the canned goods to Xiang Kui, his favorite, then gave the bread and sausages to Xiaoru beside him, and divided the three bottles of mineral water among themselves.

Seeing that he wasn't eating, and his beautiful eyes sparkling with desire, Xiaoru hurriedly asked with concern, "Brother Lin, why aren't you eating?"

Lin Yupeng smiled broadly, gazing at her, and said softly, "I'm not hungry, you eat first!

You're weak right now, it'll be hard for you to feel unwell if you don't eat something!" He then peeled the casing off a sausage and handed it to Xiaoru.

After eating a piece of bread and half a sausage, Xiaoru couldn't eat anymore. She gave the rest of the food to Lin Yupeng, and a wave of drowsiness washed over her. She gently leaned on his shoulder and fell into a deep sleep. These past few days had been tiring from the journey, and then she had been a hostage for three days. Although Xiaoru was physically strong, she was starting to feel the strain.

(Chapter

637: Bitter Medicine)

Lin Yupeng, however, seemed quite energetic. Holding Xiaoru's soft, boneless body, his eyes were constantly pressed against the firing port, carefully peering outside.

The sounds of gunfire and smoke gradually faded as the armored vehicles moved forward, indicating they were slowly moving away from the combat zone, which was now under the control of anti-government guerrillas.

After driving for about eight hours, Xiaoru had already taken two naps, and Lin Yupeng was also a bit drowsy, when they finally arrived at their destination: Cartagena, a city in northern Colombia. The city was currently under the control of the "National Liberation Army," so Lin Yupeng's armored vehicle could move freely through the city and went directly to the dock, boarding the small passenger ship that had been chartered by the Luo Bing.

The passenger ship consisted of a captain's cabin, an outer cabin, and an inner cabin. The inner cabin was essentially a double cabin with two berths, a toilet, air conditioning, a television, and a water heater, much like a standard hotel room. Lin Yupeng and Xiaoru were assigned to the inner cabin.

The outer cabin could accommodate twenty people, and inside was a kitchen where the ship's cooks were responsible for preparing meals. Li Zhanbo, along with four of his men, escorted Zhang Yueran and Kuban to the outer cabin. Lin Yupeng's two security guards and bodyguard Xiang Kui were responsible for security. As for the "National Liberation Army" guerrillas, they were only taken to the dock before leaving hastily, as the fighting at the front was intense and everyone had to join the battle.

After everything was ready, the passenger ship quickly weighed anchor and sailed steadily on the sea. It was 6 a.m., and the sky, like a pale blue silk ribbon, was clear and bright, covering the sea. Crimson and golden transparent clouds surrounded it, and the golden sun slowly rose, finally breaking through the clouds and solemnly rising from the rippling sea, scattering thousands of golden rays that turned the sea a fiery red.

Lin Yupeng and Xiao Ru, in the inner cabin, looked at the scenery through the window and couldn't help but admire it. The sunrise at sea was indeed beautiful and magnificent.

Lin Yupeng glanced at Xiaoru and saw that her beautiful face looked even more charming and alluring in the morning glow, but her complexion was still a little off, with a faint blush on her skin. He suddenly remembered that he needed to brew medicine for Xiaoru to detoxify her. Fortunately, there was a kitchen in the cabin, which he could use.

"Wife, rest here for a while, I'll go brew the antidote for you!" Lin Yupeng gently carried Xiaoru to the bed, tenderly kissed her feverish forehead, then stepped out of the inner cabin and closed the door behind him.

Brewing the antidote was actually very simple. It mainly involved boiling a pot of water, putting all the roots and stems of the black tamarisk flower in, and simmering it over a low heat until the roots and stems were completely crushed into a paste. Then, he would drink the soup and the roots and stems together. During the brewing process, he could add some salt, sugar, MSG, and other seasonings to make it more palatable.

The method for preparing the antidote is very similar to the ancient Chinese medicine decoction method. This task had to be done personally by Lin Yupeng. Zheng Bai had emphasized that the root and stem must be thoroughly simmered until they were completely broken down, so that the detoxifying elements could infuse into the broth for easier absorption. Simply eating the root and stem would halve the medicinal effect.

Lin Yupeng went to the kitchen, found a stove, and began decocting the medicine according to Zheng Bai's instructions. It took him more than two hours to prepare the antidote. Lin Yupeng added extra sugar so that Xiaoru wouldn't find it too bitter.

He filled two large bowls with the antidote broth, carried them onto a large tray, and carried them into the inner cabin. He placed the tray on the dining table inside, then turned and went to the door, closing it tightly. He also closed the windows. After drinking the antidote, Xiaoru would need to sweat for a while to completely eradicate the Black Tara poison—all methods Zheng Bai had taught him.

Lin Yupeng, like a tender husband caring for his sick wife, held a steaming bowl of medicine, blowing on it for a long time until it cooled completely before bringing it to Xiaoru. He said softly, "Hehe, honey, come drink your medicine, be good!" His eyes were filled with tenderness, and his tone was very gentle.

Xiaoru's beautiful eyes shimmered with gratitude. She smiled sweetly at Lin Yupeng, sat up straight, picked up the bowl of medicine, and stared at the dark green liquid for a moment. Seeing Lin Yupeng's expectant and encouraging gaze, she smiled sweetly, tilted her head back, and drank the entire bowl of medicine.

"Husband, it's so bitter!" Xiaoru said softly, her pretty face showing a bitter expression.

"Hehe, good medicine tastes bitter but is good for the disease! Here, drink another bowl!" Lin Yupeng picked up the second bowl and handed it to Xiaoru, encouraging her, "Drink it all in one go, and you won't feel how bitter it is!"

Xiaoru smiled sweetly, picked up the second bowl of medicine, and drank it down. Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and quickly found a bowl of water and handed it to Xiaoru, saying, "Wife, come and drink some water to rinse your mouth, and it won't taste bitter anymore!"

After Xiaoru rinsed her mouth, Lin Yupeng gently carried her to the bed, pulled a quilt over her, and said softly, "Wife, bear with it! You need to sweat it out to completely get rid of the toxins."

Xiaoru nodded obediently and gently closed her beautiful mouth. After a while, some sweat had seeped out on her forehead. Lin Yupeng knew that it was the result of the medicine taking effect, and he felt relieved. After about ten more minutes, he saw that large beads of sweat had appeared on her face, making her look as beautiful as a lotus emerging from the water.

Lin Yupeng felt the time was right, and gently lifted the blanket, revealing that Xiaoru was also covered in a good amount of fragrant sweat. Because it was late spring/early summer, the weather was humid and hot, so she was dressed rather lightly. The sweat soaked through her clothes, immediately revealing her exquisite curves. Her alluring, perky breasts stood high, and under her white t-shirt, her pale pink half-cup bra was faintly visible.

Xiaoru realized she was exposed, and a bright blush rose to her pretty face as she smiled shyly.

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "Wife, get up and move around a bit, the sweat will evaporate."

"Mmm," Xiaoru rolled off the bed and, accompanied by Lin Yupeng, wandered around the inner cabin, finally arriving at the window. Gazing at the magnificent view of the sea, her heart surged with emotion.

"Hehe, really. I didn't expect the sea view to be so beautiful. We live in Tianhan City, a coastal city, but I rarely get to quietly enjoy the sea view like this!" Lin Yupeng exclaimed softly, a look of admiration on his face.

"

Yes

! We're usually too busy with work!" Xiaoru said softly, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, watched the sea view with Xiaoru for a while, and then let her go back to bed to rest.

After Xiaoru fell asleep, Lin Yupeng came out of the inner cabin and went to the outer cabin. He saw four of Li Zhanbo's men holding guns to Zhang Yueran and Kuban, keeping them under close surveillance. Kuban was a Muay Thai expert; even without guns, they probably couldn't intimidate him.

Lin Yupeng approached Li Zhanbo, smiled slightly, and asked, "Captain Li, how long will it take us to reach Kingston?"

A cold, electric glint flashed in Li Zhanbo's eyes as he pondered, "About three or four days!"

Lin Yupeng was taken aback, surprised, "That long? Is Kingston very far from here?"

Li Zhanbo said in a deep voice, "Actually, it's not too far, but we're crossing illegally now, so we have to take a detour, which makes it take longer."

Lin Yupeng nodded, thinking to himself, "This trip has been rather unlucky so far. I hope things will turn around, and I hope we don't get caught by the Jamaican coast guard."

The first day at sea passed by idly. The ship had plenty of food and fresh water, enough to last more than seven days.

Xiaoru slept almost all day, only waking up slowly in the evening. After eating a simple meal, Lin Yupeng checked her pulse, finding it stable. He then touched her forehead; the fever had subsided, and the strange blush on her skin was gone.

Lin Yupeng was overjoyed. He had a poison testing kit in his briefcase, a gift from Zheng Bai, and decided to use it to test Xiaoru. After the results came back, Lin Yupeng finally breathed a sigh of relief; no black particles were found in the test solution, meaning her poison was completely neutralized.

"Hehe, wife, your poison is finally gone! I'm so happy!" Lin Yupeng said joyfully, holding Xiaoru's slender, delicate hand.

"Husband, thank you!" Xiaoru smiled sweetly, her clear, autumn-water-like eyes sparkling with gentle light, her pretty face flushed with a shy blush—she looked absolutely beautiful.

"Hehe, actually, you should thank Captain Li the most. If it weren't for him getting you the antidote ingredients, I wouldn't have been able to brew it," Lin Yupeng said, gazing at her.

Xiaoru replied softly, "Uncle Li has always been very good to me."

Taking the opportunity, Lin Yupeng asked, "He has a good relationship with your godfather, Chairman Jin?

This time, Xiaoru didn't hide anything and answered truthfully, 'Yes, they've been old friends for many years, going through thick and thin together to found the Sky Dome Group. But because Uncle Li never cares about fame or fortune, he's always served as Chairman Jin's bodyguard, protecting him at all times. He rarely appears in public, so very few people in the group know him.'

Hearing this, Lin Yupeng sighed inwardly, 'I'm afraid I can't reach that level of indifference to fame and fortune. Right now, I want to get everything I want, and I have to work hard to get what I don't want!' That night, Lin Yupeng and Xiaoru

slept in each other's arms. Holding her fragrant and tender body, Lin Yupeng's desire surged again and again, but he still managed to restrain himself. Xiaoru's body hadn't recovered yet, and she couldn't do any strenuous exercise.

Xiaoru was very close to him and naturally felt the changes in his body. Her pretty face turned as red as a ripe apple, delicate and alluring, like a blooming crabapple blossom.

The next day, the passenger ship continued to sail smoothly in the Caribbean Sea. The weather for the past two days had been clear and sunny, without any storms, which made Lin Yupeng quite relieved. He secretly calculated that as long as he could safely reach Kingston and then fly directly to Jakarta, he would be getting closer and closer to the Golden Shark Island.

In the outer cabin, Li Zhanbo and Lin... Yu Peng's men remained highly vigilant, even sleeping in two shifts. Firstly, the Caribbean Sea was treacherous, frequently frequented by pirates. Secondly, Zhang Yueran and Cuban were under close surveillance; they couldn't be relaxed in the slightest, as one was as cunning as a fox, and the other as fierce as a wolf.

That evening, Lin Yu Peng and Xiao Ru sat embraced by the window, watching the sunset. A golden sun slowly sank, painting the azure sky with ever-changing, beautiful colors—pale yellow, deep yellow, pale red, orange-red, the colors deepening as the sun, like a shy girl's face, gradually disappeared below the horizon, while the surrounding sky deepened—deep blue, pale purple, deep purple, gray-black…

“So beautiful!” Xiao Ru exclaimed, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a charming light.

Lin Yu Peng gazed at her, chuckled, and teased her, “I feel that even the most beautiful sunset can't compare.” "Your little face is so beautiful!"

Xiaoru's pretty face instantly flushed red, more radiant and captivating than the sunset. Lin Yupeng's eyes burned with desire, and he couldn't help but gently pull her into his arms, planting a deep kiss on her flawless cheek.

The skin on Xiaoru's face, touched by his kiss, instantly rippled with an intoxicating blush, her beautiful lips flowing with alluring allure. Her slender, delicate hands involuntarily wrapped tightly around Lin Yupeng's waist, gently caressing him, then gradually moving downwards, slowly approaching the sensitive area protruding from his lower body.

"Hehe, wife, don't do that, it'll eat me alive." Lin Yupeng felt a surge of heat within him, especially his lower body, which felt burning from her touch. He desperately wanted to take her right there and then. Since going abroad, he hadn't been with a woman for several days, and his enhanced desires had been simmering. Today, Xiaoru's teasing had ignited a powerful urge.

"Husband, will you take me?" Xiaoru asked passionately, her eyes brimming with desire.

Lin Yupeng had never experienced lovemaking at sea, and if it weren't for his concern for Xiaoru's health, he would have already been eagerly entwined with her. Now that Xiaoru had taken the initiative, his desire surged like a flood. He lifted Xiaoru up and gently carried her to the bed.

Lying on the bed, Xiaoru's face was flushed, her eyes shimmering with desire, and her breathing was rapid. The young girl was aroused too. Lin Yupeng leaned over... He lowered his head and passionately kissed her rosy, tender lips, a wave of warm, smooth sensation coursing through his body like an electric shock.

Xiaoru responded perfectly, extending her own tongue to intertwine with his, exchanging saliva and feelings of love and affection. A wonderful, intoxicating pleasure surged between them, like waves crashing higher and higher.

(Chapter 639: Entanglement

at Sea)

Xiaoru's exquisitely beautiful face flushed with shyness. Her cherry-red breasts, radiating an intoxicating glow, pressed against Lin Yupeng's broad chest. The friction between their bodies created waves of tingling, itchy, and numbing pleasure.

Lin Yupeng began to caress her voluptuous body, unbuttoning her t-shirt and reaching inside to stroke her firm, beautiful breasts. He kneaded the two slowly hardening nipples, occasionally squeezing and kneading the rich, elastic flesh, the pleasurable sensation sending electric shocks through his nerves. The sensation traveled from the brain to the lower body, making the tension even more palpable.

Under her soft, smooth, and boneless allure, Lin Yupeng's hands moved in unison to "disarm" her. Xiaoru's delicate hands also helped him remove the mercury bindings, and soon the two were naked.

Gazing at her pure, flawless body, seemingly carved from ivory and jade, and her captivating eyes, Lin Yupeng felt his heart flutter. He softly said, "Wife, you're so beautiful. I want to devour you, hehe!"

Xiaoru's cheeks flushed, her eyes filled with seductive allure, and she whispered shyly, "Husband, go ahead and devour me. I'll always be yours!" Lin

Yupeng chuckled, kissing her soft, tender cherry lips again, licking the inside of her moist lips, sucking on her pink, delicate tongue. His hands slid down, caressing her long, smooth, white legs, exploring her mysterious garden, carefully wandering through its enchanting scenery.

When the spring tide surged there, Lin Yupeng plunged in, entering the most beautiful petals of the garden, moving in and out rhythmically, like a diligent bee, never knowing fatigue.

Xiaoru's delicate body trembled slightly, intense pleasure quickly spreading throughout her body, making her mind and body dizzy. She moaned softly, but dared not shout out loud, afraid of being heard by those in the outer cabin. Her face flushed red, yet it possessed a unique charm, arousing Lin Yupeng even more courageously.

It was now night, and the sea was rough, the ship's hull... The gentle rocking added a wonderful ambiance to the couple entwined in bed.

Lin Yupeng didn't last as long as before; the current situation didn't allow it, and Xiaoru's body hadn't fully recovered. After several powerful thrusts that propelled Xiaoru to the brink of ecstasy, he withdrew, his desire somewhat relieved.

The next morning, Lin Yupeng got up early. The beauty beside him was still fast asleep, her delicate face adorned with a charming smile. He completely covered her naked body with the blanket, circled the cabin, and finally stood by the window, watching the beautiful sunrise over the sea.

After some time, Xiaoru woke up, dressed, and quietly stood beside him. Lin Yupeng glanced at her tenderly and smiled, "We can go ashore in a little over a day!"

Xiaoru nodded softly and said, "The feeling of being on a ship at sea is actually quite nice. Traveling around the world, what a wonderful thing!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Yes, we'll have time in the future!" "Let's charter a luxury yacht and take a 100-day world tour, sailing through all five oceans!"

Xiaoru smiled sweetly, her pretty face radiating anticipation, making her exceptionally charming. After having breakfast with her, Lin Yupeng went up to the deck together, gazing at the beautiful seascape, his heart surging with emotion.

The azure and turquoise sea was as soft as silk: vast and boundless, rippling with white waves that constantly changed shape in the air, like a beautiful dancer, her captivating movements making one forget all worries.

The weather had been excellent these past few days, making Lin Yupeng's mood particularly cheerful. After enjoying the sea view with Xiaoru, he and Xiaoru returned to the inner cabin and turned on the television.

The TV signal at sea was weak. They tried several channels, but they were all in Spanish or Portuguese, which wasn't very interesting. Finally, they found an English station, and Lin Yupeng and Xiaoru, whose English was quite good, could understand it.

The day passed by watching TV and chatting. After dinner, Lin Yupeng and Xiaoru watched the beautiful sunset over the sea for a while, then lay together, cuddling, and continued watching the English station.

They were currently watching a science fiction film, *Waterworld*, about a future world where the polar ice caps had melted, leaving the world without oceans. People lived on the water, searching for extremely rare continents. The film featured many thrilling and terrifying action sequences, with incredibly realistic dynamic virtual effects.

With a deafening roar, the ship rocked violently. Lin Yupeng, engrossed in the scene, thought it was a naval battle from a movie, but Xiao Ru beside him screamed, "Honey, that's the sound of exploding shells, right nearby!"

"Ah—" Lin Yupeng snapped out of his daze, jumped out of bed, and ran to the outer cabin. He saw Li Zhanbo and the others drawing their guns, chambering bullets, their faces grim and serious.

"What's going on?" Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a cold light as he asked.

Li Zhanbo's lion-like eyes flashed with a cold, sharp light as he said seriously, "We've probably encountered pirates. Everyone, don't panic, stay calm! The captain will try to avoid the pirate ship. If we can't avoid them, then we'll have to fight them!"

Lin Yupeng nodded, his anger rising, and said bitterly, "How unlucky! We just escaped the battlefield, and now we've encountered pirates again!"

Li Zhanbo remained calm, smiling lightly, and said, "It's normal. The Caribbean Sea is never peaceful. Recently, the political situations in several coastal countries, such as Haiti, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic, have been unstable, and pirates are as numerous as hairs on a cow."

As soon as he finished speaking, a cannonball exploded very close to the passenger ship, creating a huge wave that crashed against the hull. The ship then began to shake violently, and the tables and chairs in the outer cabin were knocked over, with everything on the tables falling to the ground.

After being attacked, the passenger ship suddenly made a sharp turn and rushed off in a northeast direction, as the pirate ship was chasing from the south.

At this moment, Xiaoru also ran out of the inner cabin, her pretty face filled with fear as she looked at Lin Yupeng. She was usually very composed, but since the series of dangers she had encountered since leaving the country, her mood had become anxious. Lin Yupeng gently took her delicate hand and softly comforted her. In fact, he was also feeling uneasy inside, and he kept cursing in his heart: "Damn it, this overseas trip is really unlucky. First, I was kidnapped, then I was caught up in the civil war, and I finally managed to escape the battlefield by ship, and now I've encountered pirates! When will my luck really turn around!"

Chapter 640 Danger Upon Danger

Chapter 640 Danger Upon Danger

Just as Lin Yupeng was secretly annoyed, he suddenly heard a deafening "BOOM—Clap!" The ship seemed to have hit a huge obstacle, the ground under his feet shook violently, and the people in the cabin lost their balance and fell to the ground.

Just as the ship began to rock violently, Lin Yupeng grabbed Xiaoru beside him, and the two fell to the ground, rolling to their feet and stabilizing themselves in a corner near the outer wall.

A large amount of seawater rushed in from somewhere, gradually reaching their ankles and rising rapidly, threatening to submerge the ship.

The old captain was shouting and screaming in Spanish, his voice trembling with fear, but Lin Yupeng couldn't understand him. Li Zhanbo,

however, understood Spanish. His expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "Damn it, we've hit a reef! Everyone, don't panic, quickly find where the leak is!"

The people on board immediately sprang into action, their faces filled with terror. But the two gunmen guarding Zhang Yueran and Cuban remained unmoved, their guns still pointed at the two men, showing no sign of letting up.

The leak was quickly located in the inner cabin, but the crack was too large to be plugged, and seawater gushed out, quickly reaching ankle-deep and then knee-deep.

Lin Yupeng stood in the corner, holding Xiaoru in his arms. Neither of them could swim, and this crisis was completely unexpected. They were huddled together tightly. Lin Yupeng once again felt the oppressive and terrifying feeling of facing death. This was slightly different from the time Zhang Yueran tried to kill him. At that time, there was still hope, and he could make a last-ditch effort. But this time, the ship was about to sink, and he couldn't swim; he could only leave it to fate.

Seeing that the ship was definitely doomed, Li Zhanbo immediately shouted, "Quick, get life jackets and life rings!"

The passenger ship had prepared a spare life jacket for everyone, but there was only one life ring on board. Li Zhanbo's guards were all highly trained and remained calm in the face of danger. They took the life jacket from the crew and distributed it to everyone.

Lin Yupeng and Xiaoru also put on life jackets, awaiting Li Zhanbo's next instructions: should they jump ship to escape, or stand at the highest point of the bow and wait for rescue?

Li Zhanbo, holding the only lifebuoy on the ship, strode over to Lin Yupeng, his eyes flashing sharply. He said in a deep voice, "Mr. Lin, can you swim?"

Lin Yupeng shook his head with a wry smile. Li Zhanbo handed him the lifebuoy, his eyes gleaming with a sudden, serious expression. "Mr. Lin, we can all swim. You can take this lifebuoy; you can use it to escape if the ship sinks completely."

Lin Yupeng smiled faintly, took the lifebuoy, and without hesitation handed it to Xiaoru, saying with concern, "You take it! I know you can't swim either. Don't worry about me; I have a life jacket!"

Xiaoru didn't take the lifebuoy. Her beautiful lips softened with a sorrowful tenderness as she said urgently, "Brother Lin, you should keep it!" "I'm fine, don't worry!"

The water in the cabin had risen to knee-high, and the situation was becoming increasingly critical. Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with anxiety. Suddenly, he put the entire lifebuoy over Xiaoru's delicate body, and said sternly, "You're the only lady on the boat; this lifebuoy must be used by you!" He then turned to Li Zhanbo and said solemnly, "Captain Li, if the boat capsizes or anything unexpected happens, I hope you will do your best to protect her safety. Don't worry about me!"

In this life-or-death moment, Lin Yupeng's mind suddenly cleared. After he finished speaking, large tears welled up in Xiaoru's beautiful eyes and streamed down her face. Lin Yupeng gently comforted her for a few moments. By then, the water in the cabin had reached her waist!

Li Zhanbo shouted, "Get outside quickly! Climb to the top of the ship and wait for rescue!"

Hearing this, Lin Yupeng hurriedly grabbed Xiaoru's hand and waded through the water to the deck. Just as they reached the deck, a deafening roar erupted, followed by splashing water and a cacophony of gunfire. It turned out that the pirate ship had caught up and was relentlessly firing at the passenger ship.

Li Zhanbo stopped everyone from firing at the pirate ship. The sound of bullets whizzing by was incessant. Standing on the deck, Lin Yupeng instinctively shielded Xiaoru and focused his gaze on the approaching pirate ship.

He saw that the pirate ship in the distance was white, with full sails, and large-caliber guns on board . The cannons were firing relentlessly. The pirates on the ship couldn't make out their faces, only streaks of fire shooting from their submachine guns, reddening the sea under the night sky.

Li Zhanbo's team was clearly outmatched by the pirates' firepower and was quickly suppressed, with two members wounded. The most fatal flaw was the overwhelming firepower of the enemy's cannons. This was just a passenger ship, and they had brought their own guns, let alone any cannon fire to return fire.

The water level on the ship was rising rapidly, and bullets were whizzing past their ears. Seeing that he couldn't hold out any longer, Li Zhanbo hurriedly shouted, "Everyone, jump ship and escape!" With that, he quickly rushed between Lin Yupeng and Xiao Ru, grabbed their hands, and jumped into the sea.

Everyone else could swim, so they all jumped into the sea. As for Zhang Yueran and Cuban, they naturally followed them. In this critical moment, no one was thinking about monitoring them; after all, their lives were in danger.

The instant they entered the sea, another deafening explosion rang out. The passenger ship was hit by a cannonball, splitting in two and sinking completely.

Lin Yupeng, floating in the sea, suddenly felt a chill and thought to himself, "Are they really pirates? Pirates are supposed to rob us. They've sunk our ship; what could they possibly get? They're probably some country's coast guard, right?"

But now, escaping was his priority; he didn't have time to consider the attackers' identities. Unfortunately, the weather turned against him. The previously clear night sky was suddenly clouded by dark clouds, followed by a fierce wind and a towering wave that roared in with the force of thunder.

Lin Yupeng felt a huge surge of water crashing against his body, causing him to involuntarily fall backward. He couldn't swim and relied entirely on the buoyancy of his life jacket and Li Zhanbo's support. This giant wave separated him and Li Zhanbo, and they instantly lost sight of each other. He heard Xiaoru and Li Zhanbo's anxious cries: "Brother Lin, where are you?" "President Lin, where are you?" Lin Yupeng felt the towering waves before him, making it impossible to see anyone. He could only shout back, "I'm over here!" Despite his best efforts, his voice was weak amidst the roar of the waves.

His

shout

caused him to swallow two mouthfuls of salty seawater, and his vision blurred. He could hear Li Zhanbo and Xiaoru's cries fading into the distance. Another huge wave crashed against Lin Yupeng. He tried to hold his breath, his body heaving and swaying violently, his hands frantically grabbing and groping.

When a person loses their balance in the water, they desperately want to grab onto anything, even a straw. But Lin Yupeng's luck had clearly turned around; he grabbed onto something a hundred times better than a straw—a large table. It had floated out of the sunken passenger ship, and he held onto it tightly with one hand, while his other hand held onto his briefcase, which contained many important things that he couldn't abandon. However,

holding onto the table with one hand wasn't enough. Several huge waves opened up, and he still struggled to maintain his balance. In a moment of quick thinking, Lin Yupeng used his mouth to firmly grasp the handle of the briefcase, and with both hands, he clung to the table. He drifted aimlessly on the sea, rising and falling with the waves.

Now, Lin Yupeng only hoped to drift with the current, preferably to some island, where he could survive. As for Xiaoru, he believed that with the experienced Li Zhanbo protecting her, she shouldn't be in any danger. Besides Xiaoru, his biggest concern was Xiang Kui. He'd seen him jump into the sea right after him, but a wave had separated them. It was clear Xiang Kui was a strong swimmer; he hoped he was alright too.

Lin Yupeng drifted at sea all night. Later, the wind and waves gradually subsided, and by the time the sun rose above the horizon, the sea was calm. He looked around and felt a chill; all he could see was seawater, not even a glimpse of land.

He didn't know how much longer he would drift, but as long as there was hope, he wouldn't give up. He clung tightly to the square table, his eyes wide, searching for anything. He hoped to see a passing ship so he could shout for help.

But after searching for a long time, he couldn't find a single sail. Seeing this, he couldn't help but bitterly smile to himself: Was he going to perish at sea? No, he had to live! Dying like this would be too unjust! Fortunately, he had plenty of strength; if he could hold on, he would definitely have a chance to survive!

Thinking this, Lin Yupeng's resolve hardened. His eyes flashed with a sharp light as he clung to the wooden table, adrift at sea, his heart pounding. Each time he looked around with hope, hoping to find a way to survive, he was met with disappointment.

He didn't know how much time had passed when Lin Yupeng felt his arm strength begin to wane. He had no choice but to climb onto the two-meter-square wooden table, gripping the edge tightly with both hands to maintain a fragile balance. If another wave crashed in, he could quickly grab the table to avoid being swept into the sea.

Once seated, Lin Yupeng regained some strength and pulled out his phone. He fiddled with it for a while, then sighed helplessly. Although it had a global roaming SIM card, it wouldn't connect; after being submerged in water for so long, the phone was no longer functional.

With communication tools completely unusable, Lin Yupeng had no choice but to patiently wait, his only option. The unbearable feeling was the intense thirst. As a doctor, he knew that a person could only survive for three days without food or water, though miracles did happen. His body had been enhanced with advanced technology, making him more resilient than the average person; he could probably last five or six days.

Lin Yupeng refused to believe he could carry the load forever. He never gave up hope and drifted with the current. His watch was damaged by the water, causing him to lose track of time. He only remembered the sun rising and setting twice—that was two days. He had been adrift at sea for two whole days. Fortunately, the sea had been calm and the weather was good, sparing him the energy of battling the giant waves.

Unfortunately, this didn't last long. On the third night, the sea became turbulent again, with towering waves crashing against Lin Yupeng, far more violent than the night he had fallen into the sea. He knew his test had come again. He quickly gripped the briefcase handle tightly with his teeth, spread his arms, and hugged the square table, tumbling and rolling in the giant waves. He rose and fell, bobbing and sinking, his ears ringing from the roar of the tide. His mouth was tightly shut, and he fought with all his might against the waves in a desperate struggle…

Lin Yupeng's consciousness gradually blurred, his hands still in the same position, clinging tightly to the table. He didn't know how much time had passed when he suddenly felt his body violently lifted into the air, tumbling several times before rapidly sinking to the bottom, and then he lost consciousness.

When Lin Yupeng opened his eyes again, he found himself lying on a large bed, his body soft and yielding. A long-lost sense of security filled him. Looking around, he realized he was in a hospital room, with an IV drip of nutritional supplements to replenish his strength.

Beside him lay an elderly man in his early sixties on a nearby bed. He had deep blue eyes, high cheekbones, a narrow nose, a large beard, fair skin, and considerable body hair; he was likely Caucasian.

The old man was looking at Lin Yupeng with an inquiring gaze. Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and tried speaking a sentence in English to see if the old man could understand.

"Hello, do you speak English?" Lin Yupeng tilted his head and smiled.

The old man's eyes widened in surprise, and he said in fluent English, "Young man, you've been unconscious for two days and two nights. I thought you wouldn't wake up. How did you fall into the sea?"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "I've been unconscious for two days and two nights? Where am I?" He dared not say that he had been attacked while on a smuggling trip and had fallen into the sea, so he made up a lie: "Sir, I was playing on the beach when I was accidentally swept into the sea by a wave. I never thought I'd survive." He gave a wry smile as he spoke.

But the old man quickly found the flaw in his words, and said with a look of surprise and suspicion, "You said you accidentally fell into the sea at the beach? But I saw you were wearing a life jacket when you came! Did you have a premonition that you were going to fall into the sea?"

Lin Yupeng smiled bitterly to himself, "If I really had a premonition, I wouldn't have come here! A big wave must have washed me ashore, and then a kind person took me to the hospital! It seems there are still many good people in the world!"

Chapter 642

Busty Nurse

The old man's question left Lin Yupeng speechless. He coughed and changed the subject, asking, "Sir, may I ask where I am?"

The old man's surprise deepened, but he still answered Lin Yupeng's question: "Young man, have you lost your memory? You are in Philadelphia, USA!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "Philadelphia? I actually drifted here?" But then he thought again, it wasn't surprising. Philadelphia is a coastal city. The passenger ship he was on had taken a long detour to avoid the Caribbean coast. To avoid pirates, it had deviated from its original route. After the ship sank, he drifted downstream for more than three days, and it was very likely that he had drifted to Philadelphia on the east coast of the United States.

As the saying goes, "The world is a vast and wondrous place." Lin Yupeng didn't want to dwell on this issue any longer. In any case, the old man certainly wouldn't lie to him; he must be in Philadelphia, USA, now. But a thorny problem immediately arose: "What if the nurses come and ask how I fell into the sea? I won't know how to answer. I can't exactly say I smuggled myself in, can I?"

He glanced around and spotted the briefcase on the bedside table. He quickly reached for it and carefully checked it. Luckily, the contents were intact. He thought to himself, "I have to get out of here right now. If the nurses start questioning me, I won't be able to handle it!"

With that thought, he quickly pulled out the IV and rolled off the bed, but immediately realized something was wrong. Why did he feel so light? It was as if he wasn't wearing anything. He quickly looked down and realized he wasn't wearing anything at all—completely naked, exposed to the air! Fortunately, there wasn't anyone else in the room. There was a woman there, otherwise he would have blushed crimson.

Lin Yupeng hurriedly rolled over and climbed back into bed, burrowing under the covers. Only the blankets could cover his naked body. At that moment, the elderly white man beside him, seeing his comical behavior, chuckled and said, "Your clothes were completely soaked when you arrived. I remember a nurse… took them to wash." His smile held a hint of ambiguity.

Lin Yupeng inwardly chuckled bitterly, "Judging from his words, that nurse must have stripped me naked before taking them to wash. Ugh, I've been seen naked by a woman after all."

He was a doctor himself and knew that nurses didn't need to be discreet. Now, his biggest concern was where his clothes were. He couldn't very well run around naked, could he?

The only plan now was to wait for the nurse to arrive, then try to get the clothes before leaving. So Lin Yupeng put his eyes on the bed again. Not long after, the door opened, and a nurse gracefully walked in. Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up.
The nurse appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, and was Caucasian. Her skin was as white as cream, smooth and supple, seemingly dripping with moisture. Her deep blue eyes sparkled with alluring charm. Her loose white nurse's uniform couldn't conceal her sexy, alluring figure. Her shapely, enticing calves were exposed, exquisitely sculpted; her full, pert buttocks and slender waist were captivating. Especially striking were her towering breasts, which could only be described as enormous. With each graceful step, they created a wave of movement, pushing her uniform up like two small hills, tempting any man's gaze.

Lin Yupeng, being a man, was naturally attracted to her large breasts, but he only glanced at them a few times before his attention wandered. While the nurse's breasts were stunning, he could tell at a glance that she had undergone breast augmentation surgery; he preferred naturally beautiful breasts.

"You're awake? How are you feeling?" the busty nurse asked with concern, her large, bright blue eyes blinking. She spoke English, or rather, American English, with slight differences in pronunciation, but it was generally understandable. Her voice was clear and melodious, possessing a magnetic quality unique to mature women. Americans mature early; at twenty-five, she was already a ripe, red apple.

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and replied in English, "Yes, beautiful nurse, where are my clothes? Could you find them for me? I feel very awkward being naked all the time."

The beautiful nurse giggled, her big eyes darting around Lin Yupeng, and said, "You know how, right? I'll go get you your clothes!"

Lin Yupeng nodded. He was eager to get his clothes back and find a chance to escape the hospital. A short while later, the busty nurse quickly walked in with Lin Yupeng's clothes, placed them on the bed, and then stood by the bed, staring intently at him as if he were an alien.

Lin Yupeng felt extremely uncomfortable under her gaze, inwardly wryly thinking, "This American nurse is really strange. How can I put on my clothes while you're watching me? Right, Americans are very open-minded, I guess she didn't even consider that!"

He glanced at the busty nurse again, noticing her strange gaze lingering on him, and thought to himself, "Has she never seen a foreigner before? Or is there something wrong with me?" "Sigh, I don't want to think about that anymore, I need to get her away first!"

Just then, the busty nurse straightened her face and asked sternly, "Sir, where are you from? Why did you fall into the sea?"

Lin Yupeng was terrified of answering this question, so he could only grin at the busty nurse to cover his embarrassment. He then used his old trick to change the subject, saying, "Beautiful nurse, could you please get me some food and water first? I'm so thirsty and shivering with hunger. I'll answer your questions after I've eaten and drunk my fill!" He deliberately exaggerated his thirst; in reality, after taking those nutritional supplements, his body had basically recovered.

The busty nurse, unaware of the truth, paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded, a gentle smile appearing on her face. She turned and quickly walked out of the ward, her round, upturned buttocks creating two "stormy waves" with her movements, along with her "giant" upper body.

After watching the nurse leave the ward, Lin Yupeng hurriedly dressed, grabbed his briefcase, and turned to the kind old man in the next bed, saying, "Sir, I'm leaving now. I wish you a speedy recovery. Goodbye!"

"Young man, you..." Before the old man could finish speaking, Lin Yupeng grabbed his briefcase from the bedside table, quickly opened the ward door, and rushed out.

Chapter 643 Rumors Spread

Chapter 643 Rumors Spread

"Sigh, what a strange person!" The old man glanced at Lin Yupeng's departing figure, a look of surprise on his face, and muttered to himself.

Lin Yupeng left the hospital in a hurry, strolling through the streets of Philadelphia, secretly pondering his next move. Now that he was in a foreign land, his first priority was to solve the problem of food and lodging, and everything required money! Fortunately, he had a bank card with international banking enabled in a hidden compartment of his briefcase, containing over 1.4 million RMB, which would be at least 200,000 USD, enough for him to live on for a while.

Therefore, his immediate task was to find an ATM to withdraw some cash. But where could he find an ATM? He had a mouth under his nose; he could ask!

Lin Yupeng found a kind-looking old man and carefully asked him... Seeing his constant politeness, the old man kindly pointed out several ATMs nearby. He also asked for directions to Philadelphia's Chinatown, the area where the Chinese merchants lived, and the old man gave him detailed directions.

Lin Yupeng memorized everything, said "thank you," found the nearest ATM, withdrew $1,000, and took a bus to Philadelphia's Chinatown.

Almost every major American city's Chinatown has an archway at its entrance, inscribed with the words "Chinese Town" or the city name followed by "Chinatown." Philadelphia was no exception; at the entrance, a replica of a Tang Dynasty archway bore four large characters in traditional Chinese, which, when read from right to left, spelled "Philadelphia Chinatown."

The streets were clean and tidy, the roads were wide, and people and vehicles flowed by bustling about, making it very lively. Most of the shops had signs in both Chinese and English. Finally seeing his familiar mother tongue, Lin Yupeng felt a surge of excitement. He quickly walked into Philadelphia's Chinatown, first finding a mobile phone shop and buying a cheap and practical new phone.

His old phone had been damaged by seawater, but the SIM card was still intact. Damn it! He removed the SIM card and put it in the new phone, left the shop, stood on the street, thought for a moment, and then dialed Xu Weiguo's office number.

They were in the United States, and the signal traveled slowly across the ocean. About two minutes later, Xu Weiguo's deep, resonant voice rang out: "Hello, who is this?"

Lin Yupeng was overjoyed and quickly replied, "Brother Xu, this is Lin Yupeng!" Xu

Weiguo paused, then said with delight, "Brother Lin? Where are you now? Are you alright?"

Lin Yupeng replied, "I'm in Philadelphia, USA. I'm fine now. How are things on your end?"

Xu Weiguo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Brother Lin, you really scared me. A few days ago..." Rumors are circulating in Han City that you were kidnapped and murdered in Columbia. President Zhang even went to handle the matter personally. I originally wanted to go with him, but he didn't agree, saying that the situation is tense recently and the group needs someone to be in charge. What exactly happened? Could it be that Zhang Yueran did something to you?

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said seriously, "Brother Xu, you guessed right! I was indeed kidnapped, but I'm not dead yet! It was all that old bastard Zhang Yueran's vicious scheme..."

Then he told Xu Weiguo in detail what had happened in the past few days.

After listening quietly, Xu Weiguo said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, I know that traitor you mentioned, Grmons. He studied at Tianhan Normal University a couple of years ago and was very close to Yang Yue."

Lin Yupeng was taken aback and said with surprise, "You said he was close to Yang Yue?

But he was working for Zhang Yueran these past few days! Doesn't he know that Zhang Yueran killed Yang Yue? Or was he bribed by Zhang Yueran?"

Xu Weiguo chuckled, his tone suddenly becoming very serious, "Brother Lin, Zhang Yueran is the most... " "He's good at winning people over; he even bribed Yang Yue's bodyguard, Cuban. What chance does a greedy and avaricious man like Grmons have? Besides, I must remind you, you're the one who killed Yang Yue with your own hands!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, his eyes darting around. He thought to himself, "No wonder Grmons wanted to harm me. He used to be Yang Yue's good friend. So, the leak of my scandalous photos from Bukalamanga to the internet was probably his doing. But now Grmons is dead; the dead can't confess."

But he didn't have time to think about that now. He hadn't finished investigating his family's situation, so he asked again, "Brother Xu, how is my girlfriend, Chen Lihan, doing lately?" This was his biggest concern.

Xu Weiguo replied, "She's fine, don't worry! Although there are rumors about your kidnapping, Nie Qiao and Ya Jing have kept it a secret. She knows nothing and is eagerly awaiting your return! Call her when you have time to let her know you're safe!"
"Hehe, definitely!" Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, but soon a question arose in his mind, and he hurriedly asked Xu Weiguo, "Brother Xu, I'm just wondering, it's true that I was kidnapped, but who said I was killed? Could it be a rumor spread by Zhang Yueran?"

Xu Weiguo said in a deep voice, "That's right, and there's also Tong Yu. Ever since Zhang Yueran went abroad, he hasn't been idle, spreading rumors everywhere. Even several newspapers in Tianhan City have published news about your disappearance in Colombia, suspected of being kidnapped and killed."

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with anger, and he thought to himself, "Tong Yu, you're really cunning! When I get back, I'll definitely teach you a lesson!"

Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a while, Xu Weiguo asked, "Brother Lin, what do you plan to do next? Go back to China immediately?"

Lin Yupeng's eyes rolled, and he pondered for a moment. "Brother Xu, I don't want to go back to China right away because Li Zhanbo said he would take me to see Chairman Jin, but we got separated on the way. Can you contact him? I want to see Chairman Jin immediately!"

Xu Weiguo said, "I couldn't contact Captain Li. I'm worried he might be in danger!"

Lin Yupeng didn't want to think the worst and hurriedly replied, "Brother Xu, please think of something. Contact Captain Li as soon as possible. I'm fine in Philadelphia, USA for now. Call me if you have any news! Also, you need to keep an eye on things at the group!"

After Xu Weiguo responded, Lin Yupeng said "Goodbye" and hung up. He then dialed Chen Lihan's number. After a while, Chen Lihan's soft and sweet voice came through: "Hello, Brother Lin?" Lin Yupeng hadn't changed his number, so she knew it was him calling as soon as she saw the caller ID.

Hearing Chen Lihan's long-lost, beautiful voice again, Lin Yupeng felt a surge of excitement and quickly replied softly, "Wife, how have you been lately?" Chen Lihan's voice held a hint of melancholy as she said

, "I'm fine, I'm just worried about you. I've been calling you for days, but I can't get through." Lin Yupeng had no choice but to make up a white lie, saying softly, "Wife, the signal is always bad in Colombia, it's normal that you can't get through. Now I'm in America, the signal here is good." Chen Lihan hummed in agreement, then asked with concern, "Brother Lin, when are you coming back? I... I miss you so much!" Lin Yupeng's heart warmed, and he gently comforted her, "About a week. I miss you too. Be good at home, okay? I'll buy you a gift." Chen Lihan said tenderly, "I don't want a gift, I just want you to come back soon." Her sweet voice was full of longing, like a wife eagerly awaiting her husband's return. Lin Yupeng's heart warmed, and he said emotionally, "Wife, I'll be back as soon as possible. Take care and get some rest." Chen Lihan responded sweetly, and Lin Yupeng gently comforted her a few more times before hanging up. Then, he called Fang Na and Tai Xue at the villa in the northern suburbs to let them know he was safe. Relieved to hear that everything was alright at home, he chatted with the two women for a while before hanging up again. After comforting his family, Lin Yupeng immediately called Yin Shaoliang's office. Upon answering, Yin Shaoliang sounded surprised, "Is this Lin Yupeng? You weren't kidnapped?" Lin Yupeng smiled wryly, "Brother Yin, don't listen to those rumors. I'm fine. How are things on your end? How's the Yuli Group case going? " " Yin Shaoliang said solemnly, "The Yuli case has made some progress. Qiao Jiahuang has been placed under surveillance, but it's facing considerable resistance. Tan Shiquan has been secretly obstructing things, and his father, Secretary Tan of the Provincial Party Committee, is also interfering, mainly to protect Tan Shiquan's official position." Lin Yupeng sneered, "Brother Yin, you have to withstand the pressure! Secretary Tan will retire next year, and then Tan Shiquan will be gone. With a protective umbrella, he'll be at our mercy! You must now focus all your efforts on investigating the Yuli Group!" He said this, but in his heart he thought fiercely, "Tan Shiquan, the despicable things you've done are enough to kill you ten times over! After I return to China, hehe, do you still think you can protect your official position? I'll make sure you lose your head!" Yin Shaoliang, of course, was unaware of Lin Yupeng's intentions. He replied briefly, "Brother Lin, I know what to do! Take care of yourself out there!" With that, he hung up the phone.

After making those phone calls, Lin Yupeng stood on a lush, green street in Philadelphia, pondering what he should do next. The rumbling of his stomach quickly gave him the answer—he needed a good meal! Although he had been receiving nutritional supplements during his two days of unconsciousness, they were still medicine, not food, and waves of hunger and thirst made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

Lin Yupeng wandered around Philadelphia's Chinatown and found a large Chinese restaurant. It was lunchtime, and the restaurant was bustling with customers, both Chinese and Americans.

He sat down at a table against the wall, and the waiter brought the menu. Lin Yupeng looked at it carefully; it had a wide variety of dishes, including signature dishes from the four major Chinese cuisines: Beijing, Shandong, Sichuan, and Cantonese. Suddenly, he noticed a dish called "Li Hongzhang's Chop Suey."

Lin Yupeng knew the name Li Hongzhang, of course—a prominent military and political figure in the late Qing Dynasty, whose reputation has always been controversial. He wasn't concerned with these historical issues; he simply thought the name of the dish was brilliant, so he asked the waiter about it.

The waiter patiently explained that many customers often ask about the origin of this dish. When Li Hongzhang visited the United States, he dined at a Chinese-owned chop suey restaurant called Zuiyuelou. The dish consisted of bird's nest, shredded chicken, and ham, which Li Hongzhang thoroughly enjoyed. Later, when foreigners asked him what he had eaten, the owner replied: "Li Hongzhang Chop Suey." The dish immediately became famous, attracting many customers, and "Li Hongzhang Chop Suey" became a signature dish of Chinese restaurants in America.

Lin Yupeng, having heard this story before even eating, felt his appetite increase and immediately ordered "Li Hongzhang Chop Suey," followed by several side dishes, and began to enjoy his meal.

While eating, he secretly plotted his next move. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind: "If I remember correctly, Philadelphia is in New Jersey. Isn't that where Li Ke lives? I should pay him a visit and figure out the core technology of memory chips. If all goes well, I can try to get one or two more memory chips. I refuse to believe Li Ke doesn't have any now. I've got it!"

With that thought, he hurriedly called over a waiter and asked for the exact location of Princeton University, because Lin Yupeng only knew that Li Ke taught at Princeton University in New Jersey, so he was likely living nearby.

The waiter told him that Princeton University was located in the small town of Princeton, between Philadelphia and New York. Lin Yupeng was delighted to hear this, thinking to himself, "Li Ke must live nearby!"

With that thought, he took out his phone and dialed Li Ke's home number. After two rings, Li Ke's deep and powerful voice came from the other end: "Hello?"

Lin Yupeng said, "Professor Li, this is Lin Yupeng. I'm currently in Philadelphia, USA. I would like to visit you at your home. I wonder if you have time?" He was indeed very polite. Although Li Ke was a bit slick, he had treated him quite well after all. The four memory chips he received from Li Ke had also played a significant role.

Li Ke, his voice tinged with surprise, exclaimed, "Really? I live in Philadelphia! You came all this way to see me? I'm so touched! I've been wanting to meet you again for ages, to discuss academic matters... Where are you? At the airport? I'll pick you up!"

Li Ke's enthusiastic tone made Lin Yupeng a little uncomfortable, thinking to himself, "Li Ke really thinks I came here specifically for him! Ah, little do you know I was brought here by the waves!"

"I'm in Chinatown!" Lin Yupeng replied in a low voice.

Li Ke responded, "Mr. Lin, wait for me under the archway! I'm very close to Chinatown, about a ten-minute walk."

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you!" He hung up the phone, quickly finished his meal, paid the bill, and left the restaurant, walking to the archway of Chinatown to wait for Li Ke.

A short while later, a gold Chevrolet sports car sped to a stop in front of him, the window slowly rolling down, revealing Li Ke waving at Lin Yupeng from the driver's seat.

Chapter 645

A Turn of Fortune

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, walked over quickly, opened the car door, sat in the passenger seat, turned to Li Ke and smiled, "Professor Li, long time no see, how have you been lately?" As he spoke, he extended his right hand in a friendly manner.

Li Ke smiled slightly, shook hands with Lin Yupeng, and said, "It's alright, Mr. Lin. Did you come to America this time for business, or did you come specifically to see me?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled and answered vaguely, "Both! I went abroad for an inspection and took a leave of absence to visit you in Philadelphia."

Li Ke nodded and smiled, "That's great. If you're free, stay at my house for a few more days, and we can have a good chat."

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Okay, I was just about to bother you!" But in his heart, he thought, "I had to come even if you didn't invite me. I have to find out what this memory chip is all about!"

Li Ke's house was a two-story villa, a small house. After arriving at the door, Lin Yupeng and Li Ke got into the car. Li Ke parked the car in the parking lot, then took out his key, opened the gate, and the two of them stepped inside.

Li Ke's villa was smaller than Lin Yupeng's, and the decoration was a notch below. The interior furnishings, however, were elegant and cozy, which would only be considered middle-class in America, and even lower. No wonder Li Ke was always so concerned about money.

As soon as Li Ke entered, he called out to the upstairs woman in English, "Darling, we have a guest!"

A short while later, a woman in her late forties or early forties came downstairs. Despite her age, she was very well-maintained, with few wrinkles, fair and smooth skin with a luminous sheen. She wore a light pink halter dress, her breasts were high and full, quite voluptuous, and she walked with a swaying gait. Her legs were long and shapely, and her buttocks were round and pert—a typical Western beauty. Although she was past her prime, she still retained her charm.

Lin Yupeng chuckled inwardly, "This must be Li Ke's American wife. I heard her voice on the phone before. This woman must be at least thirteen or fourteen years younger than Li Ke. Heh, Li Ke is really taking advantage of a young woman!"

Li Ke pulled his American wife over and introduced her to Lin Yupeng in Chinese, "Mr. Lin, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Irina!"

Then he said to his wife Irina, "Darling, this is my good friend I mentioned to you before, Mr. Lin Yupeng!" Of course, he spoke only in English, as Irina didn't understand Chinese.

Lin Yupeng shook hands with Irina in a friendly manner and said in fluent English, "Hello, Mrs. Li!"

"Hello, Mr. Lin! Please have a seat!" Irina looked Lin Yupeng up and down, pointed to the leather sofa next to her, and replied with a smile.

Lin Yupeng smiled faintly and sat down on the sofa with Li Ke. Irina turned and went to the kitchen. After a short while, she brought out a fruit platter and then made a cup of coffee for each of Lin Yupeng and Li Ke.

"Mr. Lin, have you had lunch?" Li Ke asked with a smile.

"Yes, I have! Professor Li, not today. Are you going to school?" Lin Yupeng asked casually.

"Hehe, it's Sunday, a day off!" Li Ke smiled.

"Oh, I see, hehe!" Lin Yupeng smiled awkwardly, thinking to himself, "After being at sea for several days, I don't even remember what day it is."

Just then, he heard Li Ke instruct his wife, Irina, "Madam, Mr. Lin will be staying with us for a while. Go and prepare a guest bedroom for him!"

Irina smiled and nodded, then went upstairs. Lin Yupeng politely replied to her back, "Mrs. Li, thank you for your hard work!" But in his heart, he thought, "I've heard that American women are very strong-willed. Li Ke really knows how to handle this foreign wife. She's like a housewife, doing whatever he's told!"

A short while later, the secondary bedroom was ready. Irina came downstairs, smiling at Lin Yupeng, and said, "Mr. Lin, the room is ready. Please rest if you're tired!"

Li Ke also smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Lin, you must be tired from your journey. Take a shower first, then go to the bedroom and rest for a while! We can have a long talk tonight!"

Lin Yupeng did need time to think about how to get the memory chip, so he nodded and said, "Alright! Hehe, thank you for your trouble!" After saying that, he followed Irina upstairs to the second floor, first to the secondary bedroom that had been arranged for him, and then to the bathroom.

Lin Yupeng really needed a good shower. Since arriving in Colombia, he had been a hostage for three days, then adrift at sea for five or six days, and then unconscious in the hospital for two days. He hadn't showered for more than ten days.

He took a long, hot shower in the bathroom, washing away all the grime and seemingly all the bad luck of the past few days. He thought to himself, "Since arriving in America, everything has been going quite smoothly. It seems my luck has really turned around. If I could just get my hands on the memory chips or master the core technology for manufacturing them, it would be perfect!"

After his shower, Lin Yupeng came out of the bathroom, returned to the secondary bedroom, closed the door, and carefully examined the room. It was a simple yet stylish European-style room, bright and clean, with beige walls and white floor tiles. In the center was a Slumberland double bed, the sheets and the placemat on the bedside table both beige, echoing the walls and creating a warm, spring-like feeling.

Decorative paintings and oil paintings hung on the walls, perfectly matching the overall style of the bedroom and adding a touch of classical charm.

Lin Yupeng placed his briefcase on the bedside table, walked around the room, and looked out the window. He thought to himself, "Once I get my hands on the memory chips, I'll need to control a few more big shots. First, I need to settle things with the special task force. That task force leader, Wu Ende, is the biggest threat. Once I've dealt with him, I can finally do my big work. Otherwise, I'll always be holding myself back. But how can I get the memory chips? Does Li Ke still have any?"

Lin Yupeng spent the entire afternoon in the secondary bedroom, pondering his next plan. Later, he lay down on the bed and did a fart. His secondary bedroom was close to the stairwell, and thanks to his excellent hearing, he could clearly hear Li Ke and his wife, Irina, talking in the living room downstairs. They were discussing what kind of dinner to prepare for Lin Yupeng, exchanging ideas. The couple seemed quite welcoming to their guest.

Chapter 646 What a Coincidence!

After

a heated discussion, Mr. and Mrs. Li finalized a menu combining Chinese and Western dishes, and then Irina drove to the supermarket to buy groceries.

Less than two minutes after Irina left, the downstairs door opened, followed by a young woman's voice: "Dad, I'm home! Where's Mom?" She spoke English, her pronunciation clear, which Lin Yupeng understood perfectly. He thought to himself, "This must be Li Ke's daughter!"

"Your mother went to buy groceries. We have a distinguished guest! You must behave properly. Don't forget the etiquette I taught you about hospitality!" Li Ke said earnestly.

"I know, Dad!" This time, Li Ke's daughter spoke Chinese, though it was still quite halting and her pronunciation inaccurate, it was still understandable. Lin Yupeng suddenly had a thought; he felt that Li Ke's daughter's voice sounded very familiar. "

Dad, where is the guest?" Li Ke's daughter asked softly.

"Hehe, he's resting in his bedroom upstairs!" After saying this, Li Ke changed the subject and asked with concern, "By the way, how was work today?"

Li Ke's daughter hurriedly replied, "It was alright, not many patients these days, but... Dad, I met a very strange patient today."

"A very strange patient? Hehe, tell me about it, how strange?" Li Ke asked with a smile.

"That patient came to our hospital two days ago. A kind person found him on the beach. He looked like an Asian. He was already unconscious at the time. The kind person brought him to our hospital, paid the hospital fees, and left! Two days later, the patient woke up. He first asked me for his clothes back, then said he was hungry and asked me for food and water. When I prepared everything and returned to the ward, he was gone! The old man who shared the room with him said that when the patient woke up, he didn't even know where he was. Don't you think he's a very strange person?"

At this moment, Lin Yupeng, who was eavesdropping in the upstairs secondary bedroom, couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart. How could the strange patient that Li Ke's daughter was talking about sound so much like himself! Or to put it another way, it was him. Carefully listening to the girl's voice, Lin Yupeng was certain it was the busty nurse he'd met at the hospital earlier that day. He thought to himself, "She's actually Li Ke's daughter! Unbelievable! What a coincidence!"

But then he thought about it again. Almost everything that had happened since he left the country had been unexpected. Meeting Li Ke's daughter was nothing compared to what had happened before.

To confirm one last time whether it was indeed the busty nurse, Lin Yupeng pushed open the bedroom door and came out. He was going to see her sooner or later anyway.

He went downstairs to the living room and saw Li Ke's daughter sitting on the sofa with her back to him. Although he couldn't see her face clearly, Lin Yupeng first noticed her enormous breasts and her sexy, alluring figure. He knew he wasn't wrong; it was definitely the busty nurse from the hospital earlier that day.

Li Ke was sitting on the sofa facing Lin Yupeng. Upon seeing him, he hurriedly asked with concern, "Mr. Lin, how was your rest?"

Lin Yupeng smiled and replied, "It was fine, the environment was very comfortable, thank you!"

At this moment, Li Ke's busty daughter turned her head, and their eyes met. It was like a collision of planets, sparks flying. The busty beauty exclaimed "Ah!" in surprise, her large, blue eyes widening even further. She then abruptly stood up from the sofa as if she had sat on a nail, her high, firm breasts jiggling like white rabbits, dazzling and mesmerizing.

"Ah, you... are you our new guest?" the busty beauty exclaimed, staring intently at Lin Yupeng.

"Yes, beautiful nurse, we meet again!" Lin Yupeng chuckled, stepped forward, and extended his right hand in a friendly manner.

The busty beauty paused for a moment, then immediately extended her hand to shake his, her face still showing surprise and doubt. Seeing their strange expressions upon meeting, Li Ke also looked puzzled and hurriedly asked, "Mr. Lin, do you know each other?"

The busty beauty quickly turned to Li Ke, her expression a mixture of surprise and delight, and said, "Dad, he's the one I was talking about... that strange patient!"

Li Ke was taken aback, scrutinizing his daughter before asking seriously, "Honey, are you sure you haven't mistaken someone for someone else?"

"No!" the busty beauty replied firmly.

Lin Yupeng chuckled and chimed in, "Professor Li, your daughter is right, I am indeed the person she mentioned. We met at the hospital during the day, and I must thank her for taking care of me these past two days!" He then turned to the busty beauty and said, "Thank you!"

This time, it was Li Ke's turn to show surprise, and he exclaimed, "Hehe, what a coincidence!"

The busty beauty blinked her clear, alluring eyes and smiled warmly at Lin Yupeng's thanks, saying enthusiastically, "You're welcome! Let me introduce myself, my name is Cindy, what's your name?"

Lin Yupeng smiled and replied, "My name is Lin Yupeng, it's a pleasure to see you again!" He glanced at Cindy a few times, then at Li Ke sitting on the sofa, thinking to himself, "Li Ke is a Chinese American, and his wife is a pure American. How come their child doesn't look like him at all? Shouldn't she at least have some Asian-American features? Unless this Cindy isn't Li Ke's biological daughter."

Seeing Lin Yupeng's gaze linger on him and his daughter, and a look of surprise on his face, Li Ke, being astute, guessed Lin Yupeng's doubts and explained with a smile, "Cindy is my wife's daughter with her ex-husband!"

Lin Yupeng suddenly understood, thinking to himself, "So Li Ke is Cindy's stepfather. But they seem to get along quite well!"

"Mr. Lin, what my daughter said just now confused me. Weren't you here in the US for a work inspection? How did you suddenly fall into the sea?" Li Ke asked with a puzzled expression.

Lin Yupeng chuckled and could only make up a story: "Sigh, it was just bad luck. I originally wanted to take a boat to New York for fun, but I encountered a rainstorm halfway there. I was accidentally knocked into the sea by a wave while on the deck. Luckily, I can swim. I fought against the wind and waves all the way and finally swam to the shore. I was so exhausted that I passed out." In fact, he couldn't swim at all, so this story was half true and half false.

Chapter 647

A Flash of Thought

Li Ke believed it to be true, his face showing surprise. He sighed deeply, "Ah, Mr. Lin, you're really lucky. As the old Chinese saying goes, 'Those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune!'"

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "I hope so! I feel like I've just escaped death."

At this moment, Li Ke's wife, Irina, returned from grocery shopping. After greeting Lin Yupeng, she went to the kitchen to cook. Her daughter, Cindy, also went to help in the kitchen, leaving only Li Ke and Lin Yupeng in the living room.

Lin Yupeng finally had a chance to get down to business with Li Ke. He glanced at Li Ke beside him and saw that he was ruddy-faced and looked quite well, appearing to be around fifty years old. He seemed to be well-maintained and pampered.

He smiled slightly and said, "Professor Li, I don't like beating around the bush, so I'll just say what I mean! I've come here for two reasons. First, to catch up, and second, to inquire about memory chips. How many do you have left? I really need them!"

Li Ke was taken aback, his expression becoming somewhat complicated. He glanced at Lin Yupeng, then lowered his head and pondered for a long while before saying, "Mr. Lin, to be honest, I have two memory chips left. I didn't originally intend to keep them for myself, but since you came to ask me with sincerity, I can't let you leave empty-handed, can I? I can give you one memory chip for free. This is the last one, because I've already made it clear to you before that I don't have the core technology for making memory chips." "I've fully mastered it, but I can't make any new memory chips yet. The ones I'm using, including the one I gave you, are all left to me by my teacher, Hornard."

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "I know, thank you, Professor Li! Having one is very important to me too!" Then, his tone shifted, his eyes flashing with sharp light as he looked directly at Li Ke, and said seriously, "Professor Li, is it really that difficult to break through the core technology? Didn't your teacher, Mr. Hornard, leave any clues?"

Li Ke looked troubled and said, "Yes, I only have a superficial understanding now. I've searched through all of my teacher's belongings and his laboratory, but I haven't found any valuable information. Therefore, the method for making memory chips can only be studied by me alone. Progress is slow, or you could say it's basically at a standstill." "Stuck in a stalemate!"

Lin Yupeng observed Li Ke's expression and, seeing his sincerity, began to believe him somewhat. Suddenly, an idea struck him. He stared at Li Ke and asked in a deep voice, "Professor Li, what illness did your teacher suffer from before he passed away?"

Li Ke replied sadly, "He died of a sudden heart attack. He didn't even have time to say a word to me before he passed away! It's such a pity!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up upon hearing this. After a moment of contemplation, he said seriously, "Professor Li, you don't need to be too disappointed. I analyze that your teacher, Mr. Hornard, must have left some clues, but you just haven't discovered them yet! Because he suffered from an acute illness, those things couldn't be destroyed in time. You still need to search patiently."

Li Ke nodded and said, "I also thought of that. Maybe I'm just careless." "Didn't find it! I know my teacher has a design blueprint for a memory chip. If we can find it, all the problems will be solved."

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he asked with surprise, "So that means, as long as we find the blueprint, we can make a memory chip?"

Li Ke said confidently, "Yes! After all, I have a certain foundation. As long as I have the blueprint, making a memory chip shouldn't be difficult, but I can't guarantee the time. Maybe it will be slower than my teacher's. He makes one a year, and I might be a month or two behind, since I'm not proficient yet!

" Lin Yupeng pondered, "How about this, starting tomorrow, you take me to your teacher's lab and house for a walk, and we'll look carefully again. By the way, who's left in your teacher's house?"

Li Ke said, "There's not much left. He lived alone before he passed away. After he died, the house he lived in was left to me. I haven't sold it. I rented the outer room to an international student, and I've always kept the lab in the inner room locked. I don't let anyone in."

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Okay, then let's go take a look tomorrow! And your teacher's lab at the school!"

Li Ke nodded and said, "No problem. If we can find the design blueprints, then I'll have fulfilled one of my wishes."

At this time, Irina and Cindy had already prepared dinner. Lin Yupeng and Li Ke sat down together and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The dishes, a fusion of Chinese and Western cuisine, included many original creations, each with its own unique flavor.

Lin Yupeng's mind was clearly not on the food. His main purpose for coming was to obtain the memory chip and, ideally, figure out how it was made. Therefore, while outwardly complying with the warm hospitality of Li Ke's family, he secretly pondered where Hornard might have hidden the design blueprints.

After dinner, Li Ke invited Lin Yupeng to a small laboratory in his home, one of his main battlegrounds for human brain research. The design and layout of this laboratory were very similar to Lin Yupeng's.

In the lab, Lin Yupeng spotted something familiar: the special robot he'd sold to Li Ke. A barely perceptible glint flashed in his eyes as he chuckled and pointed at the robot, asking Li Ke, "Professor Li, isn't my robot working perfectly? Has it ever malfunctioned?"

Li Ke smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "Your robot performs very well; it's never malfunctioned. To be honest, without your robot, my research on the human brain would still be at a very early stage."

Lin Yupeng smiled faintly and, accompanied by Li Ke, strolled around the lab. His eyes remained sharp and piercing as he spotted the two memory chips Li Ke had mentioned in a glass dish on the lab table. A thought flashed through his mind... Two bright beams of electricity shot from his eyes.

After visiting Li Ke's laboratory, the two went to his study for a long talk about the human brain. Lin Yupeng remained sincere and humbly seeking knowledge. They chatted until after 10 p.m. before returning to their rooms to rest.

Back in his secondary bedroom, the thought that had crossed his mind in the lab resurfaced. He secretly pondered, "If I ever manage to get the core technology for memory chips, I should immediately control Li Ke and have him make memory chips for me, even one a year would be fine. That way, I'd have a reliable supply of memory chips. But to control him, I first need the key to his lab so I can manipulate the little flying insects into his brain. How can I get the key?"

A sudden idea struck him, his eyes falling on the briefcase on the bedside table, a smug, cold smile playing on his lips…

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