The Divine Doctor Captures Beauties [Complete] - 9

Chapter 168

Civilized Approach

Lin Yupeng now understood everything. It turned out that Chen Lihan's coldness towards him was all because of his brother. Presumably, his brother had forced him to leave without saying goodbye more than ten years ago. He couldn't believe that Chen Lihan didn't have even the slightest bit of affection for him!

However, upon hearing from Chen Wei that Chen Lihan was engaged, Lin Yupeng's heart sank: "Who is she getting engaged to? It must have been Chen Wei who orchestrated it. No woman I, Lin Yupeng, want has ever escaped my grasp! Unless I don't want her anymore!"

"Brother!" Chen Lihan pleaded in a sweet voice, begging him to stop talking. Chen Wei glanced at her coldly and said in a cold voice, "What, you still want to speak up for him? Don't forget that he's the vice president of Tianqiong Group now, here to coerce us into transferring the hotel at a low price! He's Zhang Yueran's lackey, do you know that?"

Chen Wei's use of "lackey" completely enraged Lin Yupeng. He slammed his hand on the table, his eyes flashing with cold light, and shouted sharply, "Who are you calling a lackey? I think you are! You're a lackey of money! You'd even risk your life for money, wouldn't you?" As

soon as Lin Yupeng finished speaking, there was a series of loud noises outside the door, followed by a series of sounds. Then the door was pushed open, and Xiang Kui rushed in from outside, darting in front of Lin Yupeng like lightning, reaching for his gun!

Lin Yupeng reacted quickly and grabbed Xiang Kui's hand, saying coldly, "This is none of your business!" He knew that Xiang Kui had heard him arguing with someone inside and, worried that he was in danger, had taken down the security guards outside before rushing in.

"Fine! You've got guts, Lin! We'll see!" Chen Wei roared, his face ashen with rage.

"Let's go!" Lin Yupeng led Xiang Kui out, but before leaving, he glanced at his first love, Chen Lihan, inside. Her eyes were filled with sorrow and fear, making her look utterly pitiful.

Lin Yupeng felt a stinging pain in his heart, a bitter, lingering ache, but he wouldn't let this woman go easily.

Stepping out of the conference room and into the lobby, he suddenly remembered he hadn't gotten Chen Lihan's contact information yet. Judging from his brother's unreasonable behavior, he figured he wouldn't get it anyway.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he went to the service desk, saying to Wen Yuqi, who was working there, "Little girl, I need to ask you for a favor!"

"Ah!" Wen Yuqi had been so focused on her work that she was startled by Lin Yupeng's sudden words. Looking at her surprised expression, Lin Yupeng really wanted to scare her again, because her surprised look was really cute, her innocent big eyes shining with astonishment, truly pitiful to behold.

"What is it?" Wen Yuqi touched her chest with her small hand, calmed herself down, and asked in a sweet voice.

"Do you have General Manager Chen's phone number? I was in a hurry and forgot to ask." Lin Yupeng smiled.

"Yes! Let me find it for you!" Wen Yuqi was in charge of computer accounting at the front desk, and she had complete information on the hotel staff. This girl had no guile at all, so innocent it was worrying.

She quickly found Chen Lihan's office phone number and told Lin Yupeng. After writing it down, Lin Yupeng said goodbye to Wen Yuqi and left the Xinhang Hotel with Xiang Kui.

After getting into the car, he glanced once more at the luxurious hotel built on the sea, a wave of emotion washing over him. His negotiations had failed; thanks to Chen Lihan's brother's interference, even the 1 million yuan discount had vanished. He had also realized that the real owner of the Xinhang Hotel was Chen Lihan's brother, Chen Wei.

Lin Yupeng recalled the underhanded tactics Tong Yu had devised, which would undoubtedly be implemented after this failed negotiation. And there were even more vicious methods he was unaware of. Chen Wei was truly overestimating himself and would surely suffer a great loss. However, he was worried that Chen Lihan might be harmed, something he least wanted to see and had to prevent at all costs.

Back at Tianqiong Group, it was already past 3 PM. He had barely sat down in his office when the phone rang. It was Lang Zikun, the director of the president's office, saying, "President Lin! Go to meeting room 2232 immediately!"

"Okay! Thank you!" Lin Yupeng knew Zhang Yueran would call him, so he hung up and went to the meeting room.

Upon entering the conference room, Lin Yupeng saw Zhang Yueran, Tong Yu, Xu Weiguo, and Lang Zikun already seated. He smiled slightly at them and sat in his usual spot.

Zhang Yueran's gaze fell on Lin Yupeng, and after a moment, he asked in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, how did the negotiations go?"

Lin Yupeng reported the negotiations to Zhang Yueran, emphasizing that Chen Lihan's brother, Chen Wei, strongly opposed lowering the price and was quite arrogant, but he didn't mention that Chen Lihan was his high school classmate.

Zhang Yueran listened quietly, his sharp eyes flashing continuously. After listening to Lin Yupeng's report, he nodded expressionlessly, remaining silent for a long time.

Tong Yu, standing nearby, couldn't contain himself any longer. His small eyes darted around, and he yelled in a shrill voice, "Damn! Is that Chen Wei tired of living?! Daring to challenge us brothers? I'll get someone to teach him a lesson, he son of a bitch!"

Zhang Yueran didn't even glance at Tong Yu, turning to Lang Zikun beside him, and said in a deep voice, "You need to find out Chen Wei's background as soon as possible, see if he has any connections. Knowing your enemy is the key to victory!"

Lang Zikun smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang is right! I will definitely find out as soon as possible."

Tong Yu interjected, "Mr. Zhang! Shouldn't we follow my plan and send a few people to smash the windows of the Xinhang Hotel in the middle of the night to give them a warning?"

Zhang Yueran gave Tong Yu a cold look and pondered, "No! Smashing the windows will attract the attention of the police, which is not good for us. It's best not to do that unless absolutely necessary."

Tong Yu chuckled and said, "Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I will definitely take care of the police. There won't be any problems. Don't you trust me to do things?" Zhang

Yueran's face darkened as he fell into deep thought. At this moment, Xu Weiguo interjected, "I think it would be better to do this in a more civilized way. Let's find a hundred people of all ages, disguise themselves as customers, and have them go to the Xinhang Hotel for breakfast every morning. Each person should occupy a table and order a plate of fried rice to eat all day. As far as I know, the Xinhang Hotel doesn't have a minimum spending requirement. They definitely can't afford this, and their revenue will plummet."

Tong Yu's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he chuckled dryly, "Mr. Xu, I think this method works! You're truly an educated man! They won't be able to find any fault with it! Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!"

Tong Yu gave Xu Weiguo a thumbs-up, praising him profusely, and even uttered a classic line from the movie *Tunnel Warfare*.

(Chapter 169: Discovering

a New Situation)

Lin Yupeng glanced at Xu Weiguo, thinking to himself, "This Mr. Xu is indeed cunning, ruthless, and full of hidden tricks!" Zhang Yueran glanced approvingly at Xu Weiguo and smiled, "

Let's go with Mr. Xu's method. Also, let's check Chen Wei's information. A two-pronged approach will surely make the New Harbor Hotel back down!"

He then glanced at Lin Yupeng and smiled, "Brother Lin, do you have any objections?"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "I have no objections. With such a meticulous plan from all of you seniors, I don't think the New Harbor Hotel can hold out for much longer."

Zhang Yueran nodded and said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, you'll be in charge of continuing negotiations with the New Harbor Hotel in the future!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Okay, thank you for your trust, Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Yueran said, "Do a good job, our group will never treat you unfairly."

After the meeting, it was already past 4 pm. Lin Yupeng saw he still had more than an hour to go home and decided to practice his shooting. So he took Xiang Kui and went to the gun room with Qin Xi.

An hour later, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui came out of the gun room. It was already past closing time. He grabbed his briefcase and went downstairs with Xiang Kui. They drove to the garage, got their car, and after passing through security, Xiang Kui drove out of the Tianqiong Group.

When they arrived home, they saw Fang Na carefully placing the vegetables, meat, and eggs she had just bought into the refrigerator, preparing to cook dinner.

Lin Yupeng hugged her from behind, gently kissed her neck, and whispered, "Baby, I missed you so much!"

Fang Na's face flushed instantly. She secretly glanced at Xiang Kui, seeing him sitting with his back to them, leaning against the door, before sweetly replying, "I missed you too!"

"Let's not eat at home today. I'll treat you to dinner outside!" Lin Yupeng suddenly became interested and suggested going out to eat.

Fang Na blushed and said softly, "Eating at home is fine; eating out is too expensive."

Lin Yupeng held her, and seeing her delicate earlobe, a playful thought crossed his mind. He gently licked it with his tongue, and Fang Na's face instantly turned bright red, her body going limp in his arms. Lin Yupeng

whispered in her ear, "Let's eat out! It's only right for a husband to treat his wife to a meal!"

Fang Na smiled happily, nodded obediently, went to the inner room to change her clothes, and then left home with Lin Yupeng and the bodyguard Xiang Kui.

After getting into the car, Xiang Kui asked casually, "Where to?"

Lin Yupeng was holding Fang Na's hand and whispering sweet nothings to her when he heard Xiang Kui's question. He hesitated for a moment; actually, he had only said "let's eat out," but hadn't really decided where to eat!

"What do you like to eat?" Lin Yupeng asked Fang Na with a smile.

"Anything is fine!" "Fang Na nestled in Lin Yupeng's arms and said softly. In her heart, being able to eat with the man she loved was a kind of happiness. She didn't care what they ate, and besides, she rarely ate out, so she couldn't really explain why.

"Let's go to the Hongyue Pavilion Hotel on Binhai Road!" Lin Yupeng remembered that Tang Gang had treated him to dinner at Hongyue Pavilion a few days ago, where the Cantonese seafood was very authentic.

Xiang Kui nodded and drove straight to Binhai Road.

The three of them arrived at the Hongyue Pavilion Hotel and, guided by the waiter, entered a private room on the second floor. Lin Yupeng took the menu and handed it to Fang Na.

Fang Na took the menu and saw that the cheapest dish was over 100 yuan. Her beautiful eyes immediately showed surprise, and she said coquettishly, "The dishes here are so expensive!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Just order, don't worry about spending money! Your husband has plenty of money, hehe!"

Fang Na smiled sweetly and pushed the menu back to Lin Yupeng, saying, "You order! I don't know how to order!" "She'd never been to such a high-end hotel before."

Lin Yupeng smiled, took the menu, and casually ordered three dishes: sashimi for Xiang Kui and two for Fang Na. Having practiced medicine for many years, he naturally knew exactly what foods were good for women's health.

Just as he was about to order the third dish, Fang Na stopped him, saying softly, "Let's order these first! I don't think we can finish them all!"

Lin Yupeng knew she was worried about spending too much money, so he told the waiter to bring these first, and they could order more if needed. Soon, all the dishes were served, and the three of them began to eat.

Fang Na didn't have a large appetite, but she liked all the dishes Lin Yupeng ordered, and the meal was very enjoyable.

After the meal, Lin Yupeng felt his enthusiasm hadn't waned and suggested going to a nearby karaoke bar. So the three of them went to the newly opened Canxing Karaoke Bar on Binhai Road.

This karaoke bar was in the basement. As soon as they entered, they saw several heavily made-up women sitting on the sofa near the entrance. The hostesses, dressed in revealing, simple attire, were seductively beckoning to the arriving male customers with their alluring glances and flirtatious looks.

The waiter led Lin Yupeng and his companions to a medium-sized private room. Seeing that there was a woman among them, he didn't call any more hostesses to provide "special services."

Lin Yupeng ordered a plate of popcorn and two cans of cola.

Xiang Kui entered and stood at the door, his eyes scanning the room like searchlights, making the waiter tremble in fear, thinking, "Where did this doorman come from?" Lin Yupeng

encouraged Fang Na to sing a song, but Fang Na was naturally shy and reserved, especially with Xiang Kui beside her, so she was a little hesitant and only sang one song before stopping, nestled in Lin Yupeng's arms and listening to him sing.

What followed became Lin Yupeng's personal concert, with one song after another. Whenever Lin Yupeng sang a climax, he would go off-key, which made Fang Na laugh uncontrollably, filling the private room with a lively atmosphere.

Lin Yupeng felt he had a great time that night and sang until 10 pm before settling down. By then, the number of cars on Binhai Road had noticeably decreased, but there were still quite a few people on the street. The surrounding dance halls, nightclubs, and hotels were all open 24 hours. Binhai Road was said to be Tianhan City's famous red-light district, with numerous brothels and entertainment venues.

The three of them got into the car, with Lin Yupeng and Fang Na sitting hand in hand in the back seat. Sitting in his seat, Xiang Kui started the car, and it slowly began to move.
Suddenly, Lin Yupeng's gaze inadvertently glanced out the window and saw a black van parked in front of a bar. It looked very similar to the car Liu Sheng and Cui Lei had ridden in at the Hilton Hotel that day; it must be Long Da's car.

Immediately afterward, he saw two people emerge from the bar. Lin Yupeng recognized one of them—the security guard leader who had been subdued at the Changyun Hotel the day before yesterday. Beside him was a bald man in his twenties, shirtless, with a blue dragon tattoo on his body; he looked like a gangster. The two

men were carrying large woven bags, bulging with contents that were unclear, but judging from their expressions, the contents were definitely heavy! "Stop the car!" Lin Yupeng ordered in a deep voice. Xiang Kui also saw the two men; a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and he brought the car to a steady stop. Lin Yupeng stared at the two men, thinking to himself, "What's in those woven bags they're carrying?" "I feel like it's a person!" His sixth sense was always accurate. "What's wrong?" Fang Na asked with concern, her beautiful eyes filled with doubt. "Nothing, I just wanted to see someone I know!" Lin Yupeng said softly, but his eyes were fixed on the bald man and the security guard leader. He saw the two stuff the large woven bag into the black van and get in. The black van was heading towards Changyun Logistics Company. Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He wanted to see what was in the woven bag, so he instructed Xiang Kui to quietly turn around and follow them. Fang Na's pretty face showed doubt. She wanted to ask but didn't. She knew that if Lin Yupeng wanted to tell her, he would. If he didn't, it meant he didn't want her to know, and she didn't want to ask any more questions. She didn't want to interfere in Lin Yupeng's affairs; she only cared about his safety. The black van indeed drove into Changyun Logistics Company, and Lin Yupeng's Audi quietly stopped in the distance. Lin Yupeng glanced at Xiang Kui and said in a deep voice, "Let's go down and take a look!" Xiang Kui nodded, opened the car door and jumped out. Lin Yupeng turned to Fang Na beside him and said, "You sit here obediently, okay? I'll be back in a bit!" Fang Na nodded obediently, but a look of worry appeared in her beautiful eyes. Lin Yupeng gently comforted her, "Don't worry, it's okay. Let's go meet a friend!" Hearing this, the worry in Fang Na's eyes lessened slightly, but she vaguely felt that it wasn't just about meeting a friend. Lin Yupeng closed the car door and arrived at the entrance of Changyun Logistics Company with Xiang Kui. By then, the large iron gate was already closed.

The two exchanged a glance, and Lin Yupeng said coldly, "Climb over the wall!"

Xiang Kui nodded. Lin Yupeng looked up at the wall outside, which was about 3 meters high. He took a few steps back, then took a running start and jumped, easily grabbing the top of the wall. After his body was strengthened, climbing such a high wall was still easy for him.

Fang Na, who was in the car, became worried again when she saw this, thinking to herself, "Do you have to climb over the wall to see a friend?"

At this moment, Xiang Kui also jumped up and grabbed the top of the wall with both hands. Lin Yupeng quickly scanned the yard and saw that there were no dogs inside. The guard room was about 20 meters away from the wall diagonally opposite.

Lin Yupeng braced himself against the wall, glancing down and thinking, "If I jump down and make a noise, will anyone hear me?"

His eyes swept around, and he spotted a large locust tree nearby, its branches thick and leafy, one of its branches, as thick as a bowl, extending beyond the wall. Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up, and he quickly moved to the branch, using both hands to grip it as he slowly slid down to the trunk.

At that moment, Xiang Kui followed Lin Yupeng, slipping along the locust tree into the courtyard. The two crouched down, hiding in a dark corner, looking around. Seeing no one nearby, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui quietly made their way to the window of the guardhouse.

Although the curtains were drawn, they weren't completely closed, leaving a small gap. Lin Yupeng pressed his left eye against the curtain and secretly peered inside!

When he saw what was inside, he was immediately shocked!

Inside the room were three men and one woman. The only woman was bound to the bed, completely naked. She appeared to be in her early thirties, quite attractive, with a rag stuffed in her mouth. Her almond-shaped eyes were wide open, filled with bitter despair.

Bloodstains covered her pale skin, clearly from a recent beating, and her genitals were swollen and red.

The bald man and the security chief sat on the sofa, smoking cigarettes, their backs to Lin Yupeng, chuckling coldly at the unconscious man lying on the woven bag on the floor.

What shocked Lin Yupeng most was that the man was none other than Duan Wei, the security captain from Jiakang Company!

"Duan Wei is highly skilled in martial arts and resourceful. How could he have fallen into the hands of these two? It's unbelievable!" Lin Yupeng thought to himself.

Duan Wei's eyes were closed, with dark circles under them, likely under the influence of some kind of drug.

"Little Six! Handcuff him tightly! Be sure to use force, this guy knows a bit of martial arts!" the bald man said in a deep voice.

"Understood, Fourth Brother!"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "One of them calls me Little Six, and the other calls me Fourth Brother, they must be Long Si and Long Liu from the Seven Dragons of Tianhan!"

He saw Long Liu take out a pair of handcuffs from his pocket and cuff Duan Wei's hands, then find a bundle of rope as thick as a finger and tie Duan Wei up tightly, leaving bloody marks on his skin, binding him so tightly that he looked like a mummy.

"Fourth Brother, are we really leaving?" After tying up Duan Wei, Long Liu turned around and asked.

"Yeah, didn't you see I gave all the company employees a long holiday today? After we cripple this kid tonight, we have to leave overnight!" Long Si said.

"Sigh, leaving Tianhan City like this, I'm really unwilling!" Long Liu said resentfully.

“Who says otherwise? But there’s nothing we can do. The situation is very unfavorable for us right now. The police are cracking down too hard. We have to lay low for a while. As long as we’re alive, we can always rebuild!” Long Si said coldly.

At this moment, Long Liu brought a ladle of cold water and splashed it on Duan Wei’s face. After a while, he slowly opened his eyes, still slightly drunk. When he saw Long Si and Long Liu, a glint of electricity flashed in his eyes. He struggled, but they were tied up too tightly, and every movement brought excruciating pain!

“What do you want?” Duan Wei glared at Long Si and Long Liu.

“Don’t you know what we want? Duan Wei, tell the truth. Did you have someone steal that batch of weapons? Where did you hide them?” Long Si’s eyes flashed with malice as he said coldly.

“What weapons? I don’t know! Let me go right now!” Duan Wei shouted.

A fierce glint flashed in Long Liu's eyes as he cursed, "Fuck your mother, Duan Wei! Still stubborn, huh? Even though you were masked that day, I could still recognize your voice. If you tell the truth, I'll spare your life today. If you don't, I'll kill you!"

Lin Yupeng, outside the window, was moved by this. He wanted to rush over to save Duan Wei, but then he thought, was this the perfect opportunity to test whether Duan Wei was the kind of spineless traitor who would betray his master?

Duan Wei cursed loudly, "Go to hell! I don't know anything! Let me go!"

Chapter 171 Unyielding Spirit

Chapter 171 Unyielding Spirit

"Good lad, if we don't redeem him today, he won't tell the truth!" Long Si gave Long Liu a look, and Long Liu rushed in front of Duan Wei, punching and kicking him with deadly force.

Duan Wei gritted his teeth and glared, remaining silent. His body was practically cooked by Long Liu's beating, until finally, the pain caused him to bite his lip until it bled.

Long Liu was truly skilled at torturing people; every blow struck the most sensitive nerves, making a resounding thud like a drumbeat. After a round of brutal beatings, Duan Wei was nearly unconscious from the pain.

Long Liu grabbed Duan Wei's hair, spat a mouthful of pus in his face, and chuckled dryly, "Will you talk or not?"

"Pah!" Duan Wei retaliated with a spit, landing on Long Liu's left cheek. He then shouted angrily, "You son of a bitch, Long Liu! If you have the guts, kill me and give me a quick death!"

Long Liu wiped the pus from his cheek, his rage uncontrollable. His eyes blazed with ferocity, and he raised his legs, unleashing a flurry of kicks on Duan Wei with every ounce of strength he had.

This brutal beating left Duan Wei unconscious, but Long Liu was also exhausted. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he slumped onto the sofa, panting heavily. His legs felt numb and tingly, and he couldn't feel them for a long time.

Lin Yupeng, who was peeking through the window, couldn't help but give a thumbs up. This Duan Wei was indeed a tough guy, unyielding and indomitable.

"Damn! This Duan Wei is fucking tough! Is this kid made of steel?" Long Liu muttered angrily.

Long Si said coldly, "I've investigated this kid's background. He was a monk at Shaolin Temple for ten years when he was young, and he practiced hard qigong. He's much more resilient than the average person!"

Long Liu glared fiercely at Duan Wei, who was lying unconscious on the ground, and asked in a deep voice, "Fourth Brother, what are you going to do with this kid?" Long Si's eyes flashed with a wicked light. He glanced at Duan Wei, then at the woman tied to the bed. When the woman saw Duan Wei lying on the ground, tears immediately streamed down her face. She tried to speak, but her mouth was gagged, and she couldn't utter a single word, only making muffled sounds.

Long Si chuckled dryly, "Anyway, Duan Wei is going to die today whether he talks or not. Let's let him experience a feeling worse than death before he dies."

Long Liu understood, his eyes flashing with a strange light, and he chuckled wickedly.

"Find a ladle of cold water to wake him up!" Long Si ordered in a deep voice.

Long Liu immediately scooped up another ladle of cold water and splashed it all over Duan Wei's face. Duan Wei shuddered and slowly opened his eyes, feeling excruciating pain. Fortunately, he had his internal energy protecting him; otherwise, all his bones would have been broken.

"Long Si, Long Liu, if you have the guts, kill me!" Duan Wei was truly stubborn.

Long Si chuckled wickedly, "Duan Wei, we won't kill you yet. Look who's lying on the bed?"

Duan Wei, who had been lying on the floor, staring at Long Si and Long Liu, hadn't noticed anyone on the bed. He struggled to lift his head and caught sight of the naked woman on the bed, immediately exclaiming, "Alan, is that you?"

The woman on the bed, seeing Duan Wei, couldn't speak, her eyes filled with bitterness and despair. Hearing this, her tears flowed even more freely.

Long Si chuckled wickedly, "Duan Wei, is she your wife? You're really lucky, kid. Your wife's incredibly wild in bed; Xiao Liu and I couldn't keep up with her. We were thoroughly enjoying ourselves, haha!"

Long Liu, standing beside him, also laughed maliciously.

Duan Wei's eyes bulged out of their sockets, his gaze so intense it seemed they could set the room ablaze. He roared, "Long Si, Long Liu, I curse your ancestors for eighteen generations! Even if I die and become a vengeful ghost, I'll drink your blood and eat your flesh!"

He mustered his last bit of strength to try and break free of the ropes, but they were too tight, and his injuries made every effort excruciating.

Long Liu leaped over again, unleashing a flurry of kicks. Duan Wei's face instantly swelled and bled profusely from his nose and mouth.

Long Si, grinning wickedly, had already reached the bedside. His eyes gleamed with lust as he stared at Duan Wei's wife, Alan. His demonic hands pressed against her breasts, kneading them vigorously for a few moments. Then, pulling down his pants, he sneered at Duan Wei, "Duan, your wife is truly alluring! I can't resist wanting to have some more pleasure now. Watching your wife being fucked by someone else, isn't it like living hell? I'll give you a live broadcast today, hahaha!"

Duan Wei let out a painful cry and fainted from anger.

Outside the window, Lin Yupeng felt the time was right. He wanted to see if Duan Wei could hold out, and now it proved that Duan Wei was a tough guy. He couldn't help but feel a surge of affection. He knew that if he watched any longer, Duan Wei would die, and his wife would be humiliated again. So, he gently patted Xiang Kui's shoulder, and the two of them took a few steps back, finding a dark corner to squat down together.

Lin Yupeng whispered to Xiang Kui, "Go in a bit, but don't kill them. Just subdue Long Si and Long Liu!"

Xiang Kui's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he nodded. Dealing with Long Si and Long Liu was easier for him than catching two chicks.

Xiang Kui stood up, darted to the door of the duty room, kicked it open, and rushed in!

Caught off guard, Long Si and Long Liu were completely unprepared. Long Si, in particular, had his pants down and was about to pull down his underwear—a truly disgusting sight.

Xiang Kui first reached Long Liu, grabbed him by the neck, and lifted him up.

Long Liu's eyelids rolled back, he couldn't breathe, his body limp and powerless.

Long Si, however, was resolute, yelling and reaching for the pistol on the table to retaliate. But his opponent was Xiang Kui, a veteran who had crawled through piles of corpses on the battlefield—he wouldn't give him a chance to fight back.

A fierce glint flashed in Xiang Kui's eyes. He swung his gun, striking Long Si squarely in the thigh. Blood gushed out, and Long Si screamed in agony, collapsing to the ground, unable to get up.

At that moment, Lin Yupeng walked in with a grin, chuckling at Long Si, "Long Si, hello there?"

"Who are you?" Long Si, sweating profusely from the pain, gritted his teeth and stared at Lin Yupeng.

"Who I am isn't important, but I can tell you that I'm the one who hijacked that batch of weapons!" Lin Yupeng chuckled, then turned and untied the ropes binding Duan Wei.

Duan Wei was covered in numerous large and small wounds, red, swollen, and bruised, with several bloody gashes. Lin Yupeng untying the ropes aggravated his wounds, instantly waking him from his reverie.

Chapter 172 Ruthless

Killing

Method Duan Wei felt his vision clear from blurry to sharp, then he saw Lin Yupeng's smiling face. His heart skipped a beat, and he exclaimed, "Mr. Lin... Mr. Lin!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "It's me! How are you feeling, brother?"

Duan Wei struggled to his feet, cold sweat pouring down his face from the pain. He gritted his teeth and said, "I'm fine!"

He glanced at the scene inside the room and realized that Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui had saved him.

Duan Wei immediately bowed to Lin Yupeng, his face full of gratitude, and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Lin, for saving me! I, Duan Wei, will never forget your great kindness!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Don't mention it! We're all on the same side! Let me see your injuries. I used to be a doctor!"

After saying that, Lin Yupeng gave Duan Wei a quick check-up. He saw that Duan Wei's body was covered in superficial wounds, not life-threatening, but there were many bruises, so he would probably need to go to the hospital to rest for a few days.

"Brother, you're in good shape! Anyone else would have been killed by now! I'll take you to the hospital in a bit!" Lin Yupeng chuckled.

Duan Wei, however, seemed not to hear Lin Yupeng's words, his eyes glaring at Long Si and Long Liu, his fists clenched!

Lin Yupeng was secretly pleased. He walked to the table, picked up Long Si's pistol, fiddled with it for a few moments, opened the magazine and found it was full of bullets. He then chambered a round, turned to Duan Wei, and handed him the gun with the butt facing outwards. His eyes flashed with a sharp light

as he stared at Duan Wei, saying in a deep voice, "Brother Duan, you can take this gun for now. Long Si and Long Liu are yours to deal with!" Duan Wei reached out and took the gun, his eyes blazing with fury. An invisible killing intent burst forth from his body. This was not only because he had almost been killed, but also because his wife had just been gang-raped by Long Si and Long Liu. How could a man as upright as Duan Wei bear such inhuman humiliation!

His eyes were now burning with the fire of revenge. With a fierce determination, he resolved to kill Long Si and Long Liu! He was no man if he didn't avenge this!

"Brother Xiang! Throw Long Liu on the ground, or you'll get splattered with blood!" Duan Wei said, then turned to Lin Yupeng, "President Lin, take a step back! I'm about to kill someone!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, took two large steps back, and slowly reached into his pocket…

At that moment, a glint of lightning flashed in Xiang Kui's eyes. He swung his hand forward, throwing Long Liu onto the sofa. Long Liu knew he was doomed, but as the saying goes, even a dead chick flaps its wings, let alone a human.

Long Liu sprang up from the sofa and desperately lunged at Duan Wei, but a gunshot rang out. Duan Wei pulled the trigger, shooting Long Liu in the skull, giving him a severe head injury!

Long Liu died instantly, blood gushing out and splattering everywhere on the sofa and windowsill—a gruesome sight.

Although shot in the calf, Long Si was determined to fight to the death. He gritted his teeth and stood up, arms outstretched, lunging

at Duan Wei like a lame tiger pouncing on its prey. Because his thigh was now broken by the bullet, he was limping and couldn't be called a "hungry tiger." Duan Wei, though severely wounded, didn't hold back. He fired two shots at Long Si, one shattering his skull and the other piercing his chest, cleanly sending Long Si to his death. There were bloodstains on the ground, and the room reeked of blood.

Just now, Lin Yupeng had secretly reached into his clothes, pulled out his phone, and activated the automatic video recording function. The phone, hidden inside his clothes, recorded the scene of Duan Wei killing Long Si through the gaps in his shirt.

Lin Yupeng always wanted to have a backup plan; like a cunning rabbit with three burrows, once he won over Duan Wei, he would still have this information, ensuring Duan Wei's unwavering loyalty.

Having killed two of his enemies, Duan Wei finally vented some of his anger. His gaze fell on his wife, Alan, who was tied up on the bed. Ignoring the pain in his body, he threw his gun to the ground, quickly walked to the bedside, pulled out the rag stuffed in his wife's mouth, and untied the ropes for her.

Alan immediately burst into tears, crying uncontrollably, "Husband, I'm so sorry!"

Duan Wei, fighting back tears, found Alan's clothes under the bed and, enduring the excruciating pain, helped her put them on, sobbing as he did so, "Don't say that, it's me who's sorry! I'm such a damn bad man!"

After Duan Wei finished dressing his wife, Lin Yupeng walked up from behind and said to Duan Wei, "This is a dangerous place, we can't stay here any longer, let's leave quickly!"

Duan Wei nodded and said to his wife Alan, "Thanks to President Lin for arriving in time to save us today, hurry up and thank him!"

Alan swayed as she stood up, and upon hearing this, she was about to kneel down to express her gratitude when Lin Yupeng helped her up, saying, "Sister-in-law, don't be so polite! Come with me quickly!"

The four of them walked out of the Changyun Company's duty room. Lin Yupeng's eyes darted around; leaving without cleaning up the scene might leave the police with more clues, so it would be better to destroy the evidence.

So Lin Yupeng ordered Xiang Kui to unload two barrels of gasoline from a truck at Changyun Company. First, he poured the gasoline on the two unconscious men, Long Si and Long Liu, inside the house. Then, he splattered the remaining gasoline inside and outside the house. Finally, he threw a cigarette butt far away, and flames immediately engulfed the guardhouse, growing stronger and stronger, billowing thick smoke.

Lin Yupeng and the other three quickly opened the gates of Changyun Company. Afterwards, they got into Lin Yupeng's Audi. Duan Wei, Alan, and Fang Na sat in the back, Xiang Kui drove, and Lin Yupeng sat in the passenger seat. The car sped off through the midnight streets.

Lin Yupeng first took Duan Wei and Alan to a hospital. Alan's injuries were minor, but Duan Wei's injuries were serious and required hospitalization.

He paid Duan Wei's medical expenses upfront, and the couple were extremely grateful to Lin Yupeng.

Lin Yupeng told Duan Wei to take good care of his injuries, then left the hospital with Xiang Kui and Fang Na. Back home, Fang Na was exhausted and weak, having spent most of the night anxiously waiting, but she didn't ask a single question.

Lin Yupeng had Fang Na take a shower, then carried her to the bedroom, gently placed her on the bed, kissed her cheek, and softly said, "I'm sorry I made you worry!"

Fang Na smiled sweetly and said, "It's good that you're alright!"

Lin Yupeng lowered his head and kissed her cherry lips, pulled the blanket over her body, and softly said, "Get some sleep!"

Fang Na nodded obediently and whispered, "You sleep too!" Then she closed her beautiful eyes and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Lin Yupeng didn't go to sleep; he was full of energy now, so sleeping or not made no difference. He went to the lab, reviewed the video he had secretly filmed of Xiao Ru's dormitory earlier that day, and found nothing of note. Chapter 173 Further Investigation

Lin Yupeng left the laboratory and went to the living room. He sat on the sofa, closed his eyes to rest, and pondered his next plan, as well as how to win over Duan Wei to his side. The next morning, he went to work at Tianqiong Group as usual. When he arrived at the gate, he saw that the sit-in protesters had arrived early, holding banners supporting Tang Gang's reinstatement and demanding back wages. There were also onlookers nearby. Qin Xi and a team of security guards were maintaining order. After passing through security, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui went to the vice president's office to start work. His work this morning was to visit the four departments under his supervision. Around 11 a.m., he returned to his office. After returning to his office after lunch, Lin Yupeng's phone rang. He answered, and it was Lang Zikun, the head of the CEO training program, on the other end: "President Lin! President Zhang wants you to have dinner at the Xinhang Hotel tonight to check on things. Our group will reimburse the cost; just remember to get a receipt." Lin Yupeng laughed, "Okay, mission accomplished!" He knew Zhang Yueran had sent people to cause trouble at the Xinhang Hotel today. After a day of commotion, Zhang Yueran wanted him to check on the results. If the Xinhang Hotel would back down, that would be ideal, but Lin Yupeng had a feeling that Chen Wei wouldn't give in easily. After hanging up, he called Fang Na, telling her he had a business dinner that evening and shouldn't wait for him; she should cook for herself. After work that evening, Xiang Kui drove Lin Yupeng directly to the Xinhang Hotel. As soon as they opened the door, they saw that all 100+ tables in the lobby were occupied, but only one person sat at each table, with a plate of fried rice on each table. Some of these people looked like employees of the Sky Dome Group, while others seemed to be hired thugs, burly and with tattoos on their arms, exuding a roguish air. The security guards from the New Harbor Hotel at the entrance had bruises and swelling on their faces, clearly having just been beaten. Looking at the fried rice on the table, some had been reheated countless times and were almost burnt! Some people were eating slowly, chewing each grain carefully; at this rate, a plate of fried rice might not last two days. "Waiter, come reheat the fried rice! Damn, why is this room so cold! It's already cold after only two hours!" one of the "customers" shouted, slamming his fist on the table. Lin Yupeng chuckled inwardly: "Of course it'll be cold after two hours, unless there's a heater under the plate!" A waiter nervously walked over, picked up the plate of fried rice, and headed towards the kitchen. His legs went weak with fear, and he almost dropped the plate. The customer cursed again, "You damn well better watch yourself! If you drop even one grain of rice, you'll have to pay for the whole plate!" "Sir, how many are in your party? Let's go to a private room on the second floor, there's room there!" Lin Yupeng had been inside for quite a while before a waiter noticed him, forcing a smile as he spoke. "Two!" Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and walked upstairs with Xiang Kui. The atmosphere at the Xinhang Hotel was tense. Usually, the private rooms were full, but there were still seats in the lobby. Today, however, the private rooms weren't full, and the lobby was packed. Even if someone came to eat, seeing the scene in the lobby—over a hundred people glaring menacingly, like they were possessed by fierce demons—who would dare go to a private room? Therefore, most of the private rooms on the second floor were empty, and the Xinhang Hotel's revenue today was less than a quarter of its usual amount. Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui were walking upstairs when they ran into Chen Wei, the chairman of the Xinhang Hotel, coming downstairs. Chen Wei's face was ashen, his eyes blazing with anger. Upon seeing Lin Yupeng, he snorted furiously, about to explode, but seeing Xiang Kui's cold, piercing gaze beside Lin Yupeng, he trembled involuntarily, glared fiercely at Lin Yupeng, and quickly walked out of the hotel. Lin Yupeng turned back and gave him a cold smile, thinking to himself, "Chen Wei, Chen Wei, you're not far from your doom!" He and Xiang Kui went to a private room on the second floor. Unlike downstairs, Lin Yupeng didn't order just a plate of fried rice; he ordered a few dishes, ate, paid the bill, and left. Back in the lobby, the troublemakers were still there. Some were fast asleep at the tables, some were fiddling with their phones, and some were winking at the waitresses, scaring them away. Lin Yupeng chuckled and walked out of the Xinhang Hotel with Xiang Kui. Suddenly remembering that Duan Wei was still in the hospital, he thought he should go see him. So Lin Yupeng bought some supplements and went with Xiang Kui to the hospital where Duan Wei was staying. Finding Duan Wei's room, they saw him lying on the bed, his body wrapped in layers of bandages, while his wife, Alan, peeled an apple beside him. As soon as Duan Wei saw Lin Yupeng, he struggled to sit up. Lin Yupeng quickly went over and gently pressed him back down, smiling, "Don't get up, just lie still! You're injured and can't move around too much, it'll reopen your wounds." "Hello, Mr. Lin! You're so busy, yet you still remembered to come see me and bring so many things, I really feel bad!" Duan Wei said gratefully, glancing at the large bags of supplements in Lin Yupeng's hands.

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and placed the gifts on the table. At this moment, Alan brought a chair and placed it beside the bed, smiling at Lin Yupeng, "Mr. Lin, please sit down!"

"Thank you, sister-in-law!" Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, glancing at the woman. He noticed her swollen eyes, clearly from crying. "Ah, this poor woman!" he

thought. "How are you feeling?" Lin Yupeng asked Duan Wei with concern.

"I'm fine. I'm just tough as nails!" Duan Wei replied with a wry smile.

Lin Yupeng chuckled, and Duan Wei continued, "President Lin, I'd like to be discharged tomorrow!"

Lin Yupeng was taken aback and said urgently, "No way! With your current health, you need to rest in the hospital for at least five days."

Duan Wei smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest, I can't afford it! I'll just go home and rest! President Lin, I'll definitely pay you back for the hospital fees you paid for me yesterday when I have the money!"

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat, thinking to himself, "Really? Duan Wei is the security manager of Jiakang Company, how come he doesn't even have money for hospitalization?"

He was filled with doubt, and his face became unnatural. The ground was partially exposed, and Duan Wei noticed it. He sighed and said in a mournful voice, "Don't laugh at me, Mr. Lin, but my family is almost starving. My daughter is seriously ill and we don't have money for treatment. My wife has also lost her job. I'm the only one in the family who can earn some money, but the company's performance has been poor these past few months. I've only been paid a month's salary, which isn't even enough to

cover ten days' worth of medicine for my daughter!" Upon hearing this, Lin Yupeng noticed that besides Duan Wei and Alan, there was only himself and Xiang Kui in the ward. He decided to lure the snake out of its hole and steer the conversation toward Tang Gang, while also resolving the mystery in his heart.

Chapter 174 Saving Xiao Kexin

Lin

Yupeng said, "Brother Duan, I think President Tang is a loyal person. Didn't he give you some money?"

As soon as Lin Yupeng mentioned Tang Gang, Duan Wei's face changed, his eyes seemingly spitting fire. He said hatefully, "What loyal person? Tang Gang is nothing but a heartless money-grubber! The company hasn't paid salaries for months, and almost all the employees think it's because Tianqiong Group hasn't paid them. Actually, Tang Gang has embezzled those salaries and pocketed them! To win people over, he deliberately sold all the valuables in the office and paid the employees a month's salary. I've risked my life for him. Take yesterday, for example. My wife and I almost died for him, but what about him? I've been in the hospital for over a day, and he hasn't even come to see me!" Duan Wei became increasingly angry as he spoke, his face turning ashen, his fists clenched tightly.

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Is Duan Wei telling the truth? Could it be that Tang Gang asked him to say this on purpose to test me?" But judging from Duan Wei's expression, he didn't seem to be acting. He already had doubts about Tang Gang, and after hearing what Duan Wei said today, it did make a lot of sense.

Lin Yupeng remained outwardly calm, offering no personal judgment on Tang Gang, and simply stated the facts: "Brother Duan, what exactly happened to you last night? And your wife, how did she end up in Long Si's hands too?"

Duan Wei sighed and said with a bitter smile, "It's simple. I met Long Liu once before at a bar. I didn't expect this guy to have such a good memory. That night, during the masked arms robbery, he actually recognized my voice, but he didn't say anything then. Yesterday afternoon, my wife went out to buy groceries, and he and Long Si kidnapped her. When I got home from work last night, I couldn't find her. I thought she had left me because she didn't want to live a hard life with me! So I went to a bar late at night to drown my sorrows, but I didn't expect someone to drug my drink and kidnap me. Now I finally understand, that bar must be connected to Long Si's gang, and I've been targeted by them for a long time!"

After saying this, Duan... Wei paused, then looked at Lin Yupeng with gratitude and said, "Mr. Lin! I have to thank you for saving my family last night, otherwise my whole family would be finished!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly and said, "It's nothing! Don't mention it. By the way, what illness does your daughter have?" Upon hearing this

, Duan Wei's expression darkened, and he sighed, saying sadly, "She has a brain tumor. Although it's benign, the doctor said that if she doesn't have surgery soon, it could very well turn into a malignant tumor and endanger her life. But my family simply can't afford the expensive surgery, so we have no choice but to take her home and leave it to fate! Alas, my daughter is only 10 years old. She's naturally well-behaved and adorable. Just because her father doesn't have money to treat her, she's almost... almost..."

Duan Wei couldn't continue. He hadn't even blinked at the beating Long Liu gave him last night, but today, as soon as he mentioned his daughter, tears welled up in his eyes. Alan, who was standing beside him, also began to sob softly.

Lin Yupeng felt a pang of sadness and comforted her gently, "Don't be sad. Money is inanimate, but people are alive! A routine brain tumor surgery should cost around 50,000 yuan these days!"

Lin Yupeng was an expert in this field and naturally knew the costs of brain tumor surgery like the back of his hand.

Duan Wei nodded, then smiled bitterly, "Unfortunately, my family can't even come up with 10,000 yuan. I begged relatives and friends, practically kneeling before them, and only managed to borrow 10,000. Now I haven't even scraped together 20,000! Watching my lively daughter tormented by illness and wasting away, I feel like I'm living a life worse than death!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he said in a deep voice, "Don't worry! I'll take care of your daughter. You've probably heard that I used to be a doctor, and I specialize in..." "Brain tumor? Although I'm no longer a doctor, I still have many friends in the medical field. I can help your daughter get surgery at a major hospital, and I'll cover the cost!"

Seeing Lin Yupeng's resolute words, Duan Wei immediately wanted to sit up and bow deeply in gratitude. At this moment, Alan, upon hearing this, knelt before Lin Yupeng, choked with sobs, only murmuring, "Thank you, Mr. Lin! Thank you, Mr. Lin!"

Lin Yupeng pressed Duan Wei down and helped Alan up. Duan Wei was so grateful that tears streamed down his face.

"Mr. Lin! You saved my whole family's lives. I could never repay this kindness, even if I were to be reborn as a cow or a horse in my next life!" Duan Wei said, tears streaming down his face.

Lin Yupeng hurriedly said, "Brother Duan, you're too kind! What's money? You can always earn more!

Besides, I'm quite well-off. Saving your daughter's life is the most important thing right now! She's only 10 years old. She shouldn't have to suffer so much pain in the prime of her youth!"

He spoke with such sincerity that he almost said Duan Wei's daughter was "a flower of the motherland, a rising sun," and that he couldn't let her die so young.

After Lin Yupeng finished speaking, he stood up and said to Duan Wei, "I have to go now. I'll come back to see you after work tomorrow. Bring your daughter here; I'll take her to the hospital for a consultation and then devise a detailed surgical plan to try and save her life as soon as possible."

Duan Wei nodded repeatedly, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Lin!"

Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui left the hospital, thinking to themselves, "Duan Wei is already incredibly grateful to me. If I help his daughter get better, he'll definitely work for me wholeheartedly. Besides, I have video footage of him committing murder; I'm not afraid he'll go back on his word!"

Thinking this, Lin Yupeng felt a sense of relief; he was about to gain a formidable subordinate.

It was already past 10 p.m. when he returned home. He saw Fang Na lying on the bed in the bedroom, fast asleep.

Lin Yupeng took a shower first, then returned to the bedroom, lay on the bed, and glanced at the sleeping Fang Na beside him. He saw her two delicate eyelashes fluttering adorably, and although she was covered with a blanket, it couldn't hide her sexy and alluring figure.

Lin Yupeng couldn't resist slipping his hand under the blanket, caressing her full, round buttocks. He felt their soft, smooth texture, as tender as a new bud, and his hand moved further down, reaching the mysterious area between her legs. Suddenly, he encountered resistance—a sanitary napkin.

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat; he knew she was still menstruating.

"Ah..." Fang Na's body trembled slightly after Lin Yupeng's stimulation. She opened her beautiful eyes, glanced at Lin Yupeng beside her, her pretty face flushed, and she said sweetly, "Brother Lin, you're back!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, pretending not to be annoyed, and said, "There's no one else in the house, why are you calling me Brother Lin? You should call me husband!"

Fang Na's pretty face turned even redder, and she glanced at Lin Yupeng shyly, and said reproachfully, "You're so annoying! I won't call you that, it's too embarrassing!"

Chapter 175 Mysterious Audio Tape

Chapter 175 Mysterious Audio Tape

Lin Yupeng said with a wicked smile, "Won't call you that? You've accepted even more embarrassing things, what else can't you say?" As he spoke, one of his hands had already climbed up her snow-white, high breasts and slowly kneaded them.

Fang Na's eyes immediately became seductive, her delicate eyes filled with tenderness, her lips trembled slightly, wanting to speak but unable to.

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, turned his head and kissed Fang Na's cherry lips, his tongue probing inside and swirling around.

Several rounds of physical stimulation left Fang Na feeling weak and limp, and she hurriedly begged, "Husband, please be gentle!" Her voice was muffled, because her lips were still being passionately kissed by Lin Yupeng.

Lin Yupeng stopped, gazing at her with a smile, and said softly, "What did you call me just now? I didn't hear you clearly!"

Fang Na's pretty face flushed red like a blooming peony, and she said shyly, "Husband... you're so naughty!"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, then lowered his head and kissed her face passionately again, before embracing her delicate body and saying softly, "Let's sleep! Eat less spicy and sour food these days, eat more bland food!"

Fang Na nodded obediently, then suddenly made a bold move; her hand slipped inside Lin Yupeng's underwear, gently playing with his magnificent member.

Lin Yupeng felt a soft, smooth sensation in his lower body, an intoxicating pleasure that ignited his desire. His hands began to roam over Fang Na's alluring body.

After a while, Fang Na sat up, her beautiful eyes shimmering with a seductive allure. She slowly lowered her head and began to caress Lin Yupeng's lower body with her fiery red lips.

Lin Yupeng felt waves of intoxicating pleasure coursing through his body, no less intense than the stimulation of physical intimacy. He felt a surge of heat within him. He knew Fang Na couldn't have sex during her period, so she was compensating him in this way.

Lin Yupeng couldn't help but recall how Fang Na, under the influence of aphrodisiacs at the Hilton Hotel, had treated him with the same tenderness. After a while, seeing Fang Na's heaving breasts and panting, he didn't want her to tire herself out, so he told her to stop and held her as they drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, Lin Yupeng went to work at Tianqiong Group as usual. When he parked his car at the entrance, he noticed that the protesters with their banners from the previous day were nowhere to be seen.

After passing through security at the entrance, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui entered the Tianqiong Group's office building. Suddenly, they saw a man and a woman walking side-by-side in front of them. The man was Ye Qiujian, the head of the group's corporate planning department, and the woman was Tian Xin

, the daughter of Tian Fangyong, the deputy director of the Health Bureau. Tian Xin and Ye Qiujian were very close, their expressions intimate. Tian Xin's beautiful eyes sparkled, and her pretty face was full of a happy smile. Ye Qiujian was indeed a very outstanding man; they were a perfect match.

Tianqiong Group had a rule that people in the same department were not allowed to date. Tian Xin worked in the product development department, and Ye Qiujian in the planning department, but the two departments were located very close to each other, making communication convenient—all arranged by Yang Yue.

Lin Yupeng felt a surge of anger the moment he saw Ye Qiujian and Tian Xin. It wasn't jealousy of their relationship, but rather anger that both of them disregarded him, the vice president, treating him with contempt and disdain. Furthermore, Tian Xin's father, Tian Fangyong, had pressured the hospital to fire Lin Yupeng—a debt Lin Yupeng had long held.

Currently, Lin Yupeng was in a crucial period of building his power base, so he didn't have time to deal with Ye Qiujian and Tian Xin. However, he secretly vowed to settle things with them when the opportunity arose. He'd let the young couple relax for a few days; the real show was yet to come!

Arriving at his office, he saw that Xiao Ru had arrived even earlier. After greeting her, Lin Yupeng sat down in his luxurious armchair, pondering the events of the past two days.

Just as the first half of the hour began, the phone rang! Lin Yupeng answered the phone, and the melodious, high-pitched voice of Lang Zikun, the CEO training instructor, came from the other end: "President Lin, go to meeting room 2232 immediately!"

Lin Yupeng knew it must be about the acquisition of the Xinhang Hotel again, which was the top priority for Tianqiong Group these days, so after hanging up the phone, he rushed to the meeting room.

When he arrived at the meeting room, he saw Zhang Yueran, Tong Yu, and Lang Zikun sitting there, but Xu Weiguo was not present. Lin Yupeng leaned over and sat down next to Tong Yu.

Zhang Yueran sat upright, resting with his eyes closed. After a while, he slowly opened his eyes, two sharp, cold glints flashing out as he scanned the three people present. He said in a deep voice, "President Xu has something to attend to and can't come. Let's start the meeting now!"

Zhang Yueran paused, his gaze falling on Lang Zikun sitting to his side. He asked in a deep voice, "Zikun, I asked you to investigate the background of Chen Wei, the chairman of Xinhang Hotel. Have you made any progress?"

Lang Zikun, who already had a smiling face, beamed even more. He chuckled and said, "Reporting to President Zhang! I made a major breakthrough in just one day! I didn't expect it, it went so smoothly!"

Zhang Yueran's face darkened, somewhat displeased with Lang Zikun's cryptic tone. He said in a deep voice... "Tell me! What major breakthrough?"

Lang Zikun smiled mysteriously, pulled a cassette tape from his pocket, gently placed it on the table, and chuckled smugly, "Hehe, this is my major breakthrough!"

Everyone's eyes fell on the cassette tape. Tong Yu's small eyes darted around, he glared at Lang Zikun, and asked in a shrill voice, "Stop being so mysterious, what's on this?" Lang Zikun chuckled and said, "I

won't tell you the content, let's play a clip first!"

After saying that, he smiled smugly again and called out to the door, "Xiao Yong, come in here for a moment!" As soon as he

finished speaking, the door opened, and a security guard walked in, bowing and asking, "What are your orders, Director Lang?"

"Xiao Yong, go find a tape recorder! Hurry up!" Lang Zikun said with a smile.

"Okay, coming right away!" Xiao Yong turned and left, and after a short while, he came in carrying a multi-functional tape recorder and gently placed it on the table in front of Lang Zikun.

Lang Zikun waved his hand, and the security guard named Xiao Yong bowed and left the conference room. Lang Zikun then plugged in the tape recorder and inserted the tape.

A short while later, a man's voice came from the recorder: "Xiao Qin, how much profit did our hotel make this month?"

Lin Yupeng recognized the voice as that of Chen Wei, the chairman of the Xinhang Hotel, Chen Lihan's brother.

Then a woman's voice came from inside: "Chairman Chen, it's 3.52 million!

" "Oh? You can tamper with the accounts and erase 1 million, and I'll give you a 100,000 yuan bonus at the end of the year!" "Chairman Chen? Isn't that a bit much?

Last

month

we erased over 500,000, I'm afraid..."

"Afraid of what? I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong! Your son needs money for high school and university, right? The 100,000 yuan bonus I'll give you at the end of this year is enough for his doctoral studies!"

"This... Mr. Chen... please reconsider? This is falsifying accounts and evading taxes!" the woman said tremblingly.

"Bullshit! If you don't tell, and I don't tell, who will know?" Chen Wei's tone hardened as he continued, "Let me tell you, Xiaoqin, I'm the chairman of the Xinhang Hotel. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility. What are you, an accountant, doing meddling in so many things? If you don't want to work here, get out!"

"Yes... Chairman Chen, I'll listen to you!" The woman finally gave in.

"Hehe, I knew you were a smart person! Besides, our rooftop swimming pool on the third floor, and the surrounding entertainment venues, although they all charge admission, we reported them as free. Therefore, the profits from these entertainment venues should also be excluded. That way, we can cut off another 500,000! We can report 2 million!"

"Hmm... I understand!"

"Let me tell you, if this gets out, think about your family!" Chen Wei threatened finally.

As the first recording ended, Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "So Chen Wei has been evading national taxes all along! No wonder the Xinhang Hotel's profits are so high!"

The next five recordings all contained Chen Wei forcing the female accountant to falsify accounts. The last one was even the female accountant's testimony that Chen Wei had forced her to falsify accounts. In just over a year, Chen Wei had evaded taxes totaling a staggering 30 million RMB!

After playing this recording, Lang Zikun smiled smugly and said to everyone present, "You've all probably figured it out, right? This is the recording of Chen Wei evading national taxes. I obtained it through the accountant in the recording, Jiang Meiqin. Jiang Meiqin has always been the accountant for Tianqiong Group. Chen Wei asked her to falsify accounts, and at first she was very scared. Later, she secretly recorded the scenes of Chen Wei asking her to falsify accounts and hid them, because she was afraid that if the truth came out, Chen Wei would shift all the blame onto her." "With these recordings, she'll have leverage over Chen Wei, which will benefit her."

Zhang Yueran's eyes flashed, and she interjected, "Can you guarantee the authenticity of this recording?"

Lang Zikun patted his chest and firmly replied, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang! It's absolutely real! I bought it from Jiang Meiqin at a high price!"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Bought it at a high price? Isn't Jiang Meiqin afraid that selling this recording will be detrimental to her?"

Zhang Yueran didn't show any doubt about Lang Zikun's words. Lang Zikun was his confidant, and Zhang Yueran always trusted him completely. He pondered for a moment, a slight smile appearing on his lips, and nodded in satisfaction. He said in a deep voice, "Zikun, you did a fantastic job! The group will reimburse you for the cost of the recording!"

Lang Zikun immediately beamed and said, "Thank you, President Zhang!"

Zhang Yueran's gaze fell back on the cassette tape, and he asked thoughtfully, "Did you make a copy of this tape?"

Lang Zikun replied, "I made more than ten copies. This tape is a copy, and the sound quality is almost identical to the original!" "All of this equipment is imported from abroad!"

Zhang Yueran glanced approvingly at Lang Zikun, making Lang Zikun practically drool with pride. Then Zhang Yueran's gaze fell on Lin Yupeng, pointing to the recording on the table and smiling, "Brother Lin, you know what to do next, right?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly and nodded, saying, "Understood! Mr. Zhang! I'll take this tape then!" With that, he reached over and took the tape containing evidence of Chen Wei's tax evasion, stuffing it into his pocket.

Lin Yupeng already understood Zhang Yueran's meaning; he wanted Lin Yupeng to use the tape to blackmail Chen Wei into submission.

Lin Yupeng chuckled inwardly, "Chen Wei, let's see how arrogant you can be now!"

Just then, Zhang Yueran said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, go to the Xinhang Hotel this afternoon!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and nodded. Tong Yu interjected, "Mr. Zhang, with this tape, isn't our 100 million acquisition of the Xinhang Hotel a bit too high?" After saying this

, he let out a high-pitched, eerie laugh, and Zhang Yueran and Lang Zikun both wore smug smiles.

Lin Yupeng knew that Tong Yu meant that with that tape, 100 million was the highest price they could pay for the Xinhang Hotel, since the tape itself was worth 30 million!

After the meeting, Lin Yupeng left the conference room and went to the shooting range with Qin Xi and Xiang Kui to practice shooting for an hour.

After lunch, he returned to his office and dialed the number Wen Yuqi had given him for Chen Lihan's office. After a while, a familiar female voice answered the phone: "Hello! Xinhang Hotel General Manager's Office!" Although the voice was familiar, Lin Yupeng recognized it as not Chen Lihan's voice. His mind paused for a moment, then he suddenly remembered who she was and quickly said, "Is this Xiao Fen? This is Lin Yupeng!"

Xiao Fen on the other end of the phone exclaimed, "Ah? It's General Manager Lin!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "It's me. You've started working at the Xinhang Hotel?" "

Xiao Fen said, "Yes, I just started working here a few days ago. Mr. Lin, is there anything I can help you with?"

Lin Yupeng said, "Yes, is your General Manager Chen here?"

Xiao Fen said, "Yes, I'll find her for you."

After a while, Chen Lihan's soft, melodious voice, like celestial music, came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, Mr. Lin!"

If someone else called him "Mr. Lin," Lin Yupeng would feel comfortable, but since Chen Lihan also called him "Mr. Lin," Lin Yupeng felt very awkward.

"Lihan, is your brother at the hotel?" Lin Yupeng asked.

"Yes!" Chen Lihan said with a hint of doubt.

"Okay, please tell him for me that I have something important to discuss with him alone this afternoon!"

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you! Goodbye!" "After saying that, Chen Lihan hung up the phone, afraid that Lin Yupeng might say something inappropriate.

Lin Yupeng smiled helplessly, hung up the phone, and left Tianqiong Group with Xiang Kui, heading straight for the Xinhang Hotel. Regardless of whether Chen Wei had time or not, Lin Yupeng had to see him today.

Arriving at the Xinhang Hotel, they found it much more chaotic than usual, with over a hundred people surrounding the entrance and arguing with the hotel security guards.

"Why is there a minimum charge? Do you look down on poor people?"

"I love your hotel's fried rice, I have to eat it today!"

"Damn it, I'm addicted to their fried rice, is it laced with drugs?

" "That makes sense, otherwise why would there be a minimum charge today!"

The people were arguing and shouting at the entrance, some even rolling up their sleeves and trying to rush into the hotel. The scene was chaotic; who would dare to go in and eat?" Chapter 177 A Warning to the Tiger

Lin Yupeng's gaze swept around and saw Xu Weiguo leisurely sipping coffee in an open-air café. Behind him stood two security guards from the Sky Dome Group, and four or five policemen sat at two tables to his left and right, also drinking coffee. Lin Yupeng guessed that they had probably responded to a call from the New Harbor Hotel to maintain order. He wondered what methods Xu Weiguo had used to get these policemen to the café. However, judging from the current situation, Xu Weiguo's so-called "civilized approach" was likely to escalate into "violent action." Lin Yupeng stepped into the hotel. At this moment, the troublemakers blocking the door recognized him as the vice president of the Sky Dome Group and quickly made way for him. Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui entered the New Harbor Hotel smoothly. Upon entering the lobby, they found the seats empty, without a single customer. Normally, at this time of day, customers would have to take numbers and queue. A waitress approached timidly and asked, "Sir, are you dining?"

Logically, 80% of people who come to a hotel are there to eat, so the waiter should have asked, "How many are in your party?" However, seeing Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui's arrogant demeanor, especially Xiang Kui's menacing eyes that flashed with a cold glint, the waiter assumed they were also there to cause trouble.

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "I'm not here to eat, I'm looking for your Chairman Chen!"

The waiter immediately replied, "Chairman Chen is in the Chairman's office, room 310. Please follow me!"

Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui followed the waitress to room 310. There were no security guards standing at the door; they were probably all out maintaining order.

The door was ajar, and Chen Wei's hysterical shouts could be heard from inside: "What are you police doing? Arrest all those troublemakers at the door! They've all gone to have coffee, how do you explain this?"

"What? No legitimate reason? They're blocking the door and disrupting the hotel's normal operations. We're losing hundreds of thousands in revenue every day, can you take that responsibility?"

"Tell me to control my emotions! You should go and control those people at the door, I need to find your leader! Hurry up! Hello—hello—"

Apparently, the other end of the line had hung up. Chen Wei, after saying "hello" for a while, slammed the phone on the table in anger.

At this moment, Lin Yupeng told Xiang Kui to stand guard outside. He didn't knock, but pushed open the door and walked into the chairman's office.

A cold breeze hit him as soon as he entered. Looking closely at Chen Wei's office, it was truly magnificent, grandly decorated, and luxuriously furnished. Chen Wei, the chairman of the Xinhang Hotel, sat in his executive chair, his face ashen, as if covered in frost, his eyes blazing with anger, as if he were about to set the office on fire.

Upon seeing Lin Yupeng, Chen Wei flew into a rage, abruptly standing up and pointing at Lin Yupeng, shouting, "Lin Yupeng! What kind of business is this? What kind of negotiation is this? Do you have any sincerity? What's with those people at the door?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, not mincing words, and sat down on the leather sofa next to Chen Wei's desk, smiling slightly, "Chairman Chen, you mean those people at the door? I have no idea where they came from! Getting angry is bad for your health!"

Chen Wei then sat back down in his executive chair, his eyes blazing as he glared at Lin Yupeng, coldly saying, "What exactly do you want? To force me to sell the Xinhang Hotel at a low price? No way! I'm suing you!" "Sky Dome Group!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "Sue? You're the one who should be sued!"

Chen Wei laughed loudly, "Sue me? What an international joke! Lin Yupeng, are you delirious from a fever?"

Lin Yupeng smiled coldly, took out the cassette tape recording Chen Wei's tax evasion from his pocket, and threw it on Chen Wei's desk with a "thud." He chuckled evilly, "Chairman Chen, listen to this tape first! You'll definitely find the content interesting!"

A look of surprise flashed in Chen Wei's eyes. He glanced at the tape on the table, wondering what Lin Yupeng was up to.

He picked up the tape, looked at it for a few moments, then took out a tape recorder from the drawer, plugged in the tape, and pressed the "play" button.

After a while, the recording of Chen Wei forcing accountant Jiang Meiqin to falsify accounts and evade taxes played. Chen Wei's body trembled violently, his previous arrogance vanished instantly, and his face turned pale like a chameleon.

He couldn't stand it anymore halfway through, his eyes blazing with fury. Like a madman, he grabbed the tape recorder, pulled out the cassette, smashed it on the ground, stomped on it several times, then tore the tape to shreds with his hands.

Lin Yupeng watched Chen Wei's commotion with a smug and contemptuous smile. After Chen Wei had completely destroyed the tape, Lin Yupeng stared at him, a disdainful sneer on his face, and said, "Chen Wei! You're supposed to be the chairman of the Xinhang Hotel! How can you be so childish, less than a three-year-old? Since I dared to give you the tape, it means it's a copy. What's the use of destroying it? We have more than ten copies here!"

Hearing this, Chen Wei deflated like a punctured balloon, slumping into his chair, his face ashen. He stared blankly for a long time, then let out a long sigh and said, "What do you want to do?" His attitude had clearly softened.

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he chuckled dryly, "You can think about it first. If you hand this tape over to the tax authorities, what do you think the result will be? The data on the tape shows that 30 million yuan in taxes were evaded. Such a large amount would mean at least five or six years in jail, right? And not only would you have to pay back the evaded taxes, but you'd also have to pay the corresponding fines! If I said this tape is worth at least 30 million yuan, would you agree?"

Chen Wei's face turned ashen, and he nodded through gritted teeth, saying each word clearly, "So you want to acquire the Xinhang Hotel for 90 million yuan?"

Lin Yupeng's starry eyes flashed with a cold light like a knife, and he said coldly, "More or less!

This price is already very fair. I'm only doing this because Lihan is my high school..." "For the sake of our classmates! Our criminal law stipulates that tax evasion, in addition to being punished with imprisonment or detention, shall also be subject to a fine of up to five times the amount of tax evaded. Of course, we are not a judicial organ, and we sincerely want to acquire your hotel, so we can't just let it go like that! You should think it over carefully!"

Lin Yupeng knew that he couldn't provoke Chen Wei too much, lest he become desperate and do something rash. In addition, the price for acquiring the Xinhang Hotel couldn't be too low, as that would arouse suspicion from the outside world and attract the attention of the police. Zhang Yueran was also well aware of this. 90 million was a reasonable price, 10 million lower than the 100 million offered by Tong Yu. When it came to the crucial moment, Lin Yupeng was much more ruthless than Tong Yu. Chapter 178 A Delaying Tactic

Chen Wei's face was clouded with worry. After a long silence, a strange glint flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Could you give me a few days to consider?" Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Sure, today is Thursday, I'll give you three days! I'll be waiting for your reply next Monday!" Chen Wei said, "Then, could we ask those troublemakers at the gate to stop for now?" Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly and said, "That's not up to me, sorry!" But in his heart, he thought, "Chen Wei, are you trying to use a delaying tactic? Dream on!" Chen Wei said resentfully, "Fine, then I'll give you an answer in three days!" Lin Yupeng stood up and said with a wicked smile... With a smile, he said, "Chairman Chen, I think you shouldn't get so worked up! 90 million isn't actually a small amount. If you could marry your sister, Chen Lihan, to me, I might consider giving you 10 million. What do you say?" Upon hearing this, Chen Wei flew into a rage, abruptly standing up and pointing a trembling finger at Lin Yupeng, saying, "Lin Yupeng! Don't push your luck!" Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "Just kidding! Chen Lihan is worth far more than 10 million in my heart! She's priceless! Haha!" With that, he laughed and turned to leave the office, leaving Chen Wei standing there dumbfounded. A moment later, he went berserk, smashing everything on his desk to the floor. Lin Yupeng emerged triumphantly from Chen Wei's office, feeling extremely pleased, and left the Xinhang Hotel with Xiang Kui. Back at Tianqiong Group, it was already past 3 PM. Suddenly remembering he needed to contact a hospital to see Duan Wei's daughter, Duan Kexin, he naturally thought of the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianhan Medical University, where he used to work. He took out his phone and dialed the number of Zheng Bai, the head of surgery. "Hello, is this Director Zheng? This is Lin Yupeng!" "Ah! It's Yupeng! Long time no see! I heard you became the vice president of Tianqiong Group. Congratulations!" Zheng Bai said warmly. "Thank you! Director Zheng, are you on duty tonight?" Lin Yupeng asked. "Yes, I am. Want to come see me?" Zheng Bai asked.

"Oh, and I also brought a friend's daughter. She has a brain tumor and wants to have surgery here!"

"Hehe, I knew you needed something! No problem, I've got it covered!" Zheng Bai readily replied.

"Thank you, see you tonight!"

Lin Yupeng hung up the phone and then called Fang Na to tell her he had a business dinner and wouldn't be home for dinner. Fang Na had always been very supportive of Lin Yupeng's work, only reminding him to drink less and go home early.

After work, Lin Yupeng left Tianqiong Group, and Xiang Kui drove him to the hospital where Duan Wei was staying.

They found his ward and gently pushed open the door. Duan Wei was reclining on the bed, his wife Alan was sitting beside him, and between them was a little girl of about 10 years old. She was pretty with delicate features, white teeth and red lips, and her big, expressive eyes blinked mischievously and innocently, making her look adorable and a real beauty.

Her face was somewhat haggard, and her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed. Lin Yupeng could tell at a glance that the little girl was seriously ill; she must be Duan Wei's daughter, Duan Kexin.

At that moment, Duan Kexin was handing a peeled apple to Duan Wei. Duan Wei gazed at his daughter with affection, took the apple, took a bite, and smiled, "So sweet!"

He caught a glimpse of Lin Yupeng entering out of the corner of his eye, immediately placed the apple on the bedside table, and smiled at Lin Yupeng, "Mr. Lin, you've come! Please sit down!"

Lin Yupeng smiled slightly, pulled up a chair, and sat down on the edge of the bed. At this moment, Duan Wei said to his daughter, "Kexin, quickly call him Uncle Lin; your illness depends entirely on him!"

Although young, Duan Kexin was very well-behaved and sensible. Hearing this, she immediately ran to Lin Yupeng, took his hand, blinked her big, watery eyes, and sweetly smiled, "Uncle Lin..." "Uncle,

thank you so much!"

Lin Yupeng affectionately stroked her smooth, black hair and smiled, "You're such a good girl!

How have you been feeling lately? Does your head hurt a lot?"

Duan Kexin blinked and nodded. Lin Yupeng said softly, "Don't be afraid! Uncle will take you to see a doctor right away. Once you're cured, the pain will go away!"

After saying that, he turned to Duan Wei and said, "Brother Duan, I'll take her to the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianhan Medical University, where I used to work. Their neurosurgery department is very strong, and they have a lot of experience performing brain tumor surgeries. I also have many acquaintances there. Don't worry, they will definitely be able to cure your daughter's illness!"

Duan Wei and Alan were naturally extremely grateful and thankful. Lin Yupeng... Peng acted as if saving their family was a matter of course.

After two days and one night of recovery, Duan Wei was able to walk again. He had practiced qigong and secretly circulated his energy to heal his injuries in his spare time, and his body had recovered to about 60-70%.

So Lin Yupeng took Duan Wei and his family of three in his Audi and sped off to the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianhan Medical University.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Lin Yupeng took Duan Kexin to see Zheng Bai, the head of surgery, to have an EEG and a brain CT scan done. Zheng Bai gave Lin Yupeng face and waived all the examination fees.

After the examination, Duan Kexin, accompanied by her parents, went to the neurology ward to rest with a nurse, while Zheng Bai and Lin Yupeng... Holding Duan Kexin's EEG and brain CT scans, Lin Yupeng conducted a consultation in his office.

Although Lin Yupeng was no longer a doctor at the hospital, he still held the position of vice chairman of the National Brain Tumor Research Association, so his participation in Duan Kexin's consultation was perfectly reasonable.

Lin Yupeng carefully examined Duan Kexin's brain CT scan and compared it with the EEG, preliminarily determining that she had a craniopharyngioma, a type of brain tumor with a relatively high incidence in children.

After a detailed discussion with Zheng Bai, they formulated a surgical plan and a postoperative rehabilitation plan. Duan Kexin's brain tumor was benign, and as long as it was completely removed, the possibility of a cure was very high.

"For this surgery, I'm considering applying to Dean Peng to use the miniature surgical robot you developed," Zheng Bai said in a deep voice.

"Oh? Last time, Peng Hongliang interfered. Will it be possible this time?" "Lin Yupeng asked with concern.

Zheng Bai had three of his miniature robots, and he was very skilled at operating them. If the miniature robots could be used for this surgery, the success rate would be much higher.

Zheng Bai smiled and said, "It shouldn't be this time. That kid Peng Hongliang left our hospital a long time ago."

Lin Yupeng was taken aback and said, "He resigned? Where did he go?"

Zheng Bai said, "I don't know. I heard that kid is going to do something big!"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Do something big? I think he's going to become a robber!" He sighed inwardly, "Now that Peng Hongliang is not interfering, my miniature robot's participation in the surgery will definitely be approved. Sigh, I never thought that this wish would not be fulfilled while I was in the hospital, but it will become a reality after I leave the hospital. It's really laughable!"

Chapter 179 Invitation Letter

Chapter 179 Invitation Letter

"I will cover all the expenses for this surgery! I will bring it to you tomorrow!" Lin Yupeng said.

"No rush, no rush, hehe!" "Zheng Bai smiled slightly.

After finalizing the surgical plan, Zheng Bai began to research the members of the surgical team. Lin Yupeng had no right to interfere, so he said goodbye and went to the neurosurgery ward. He chatted with Duan Wei and his wife for a few minutes, mainly giving a brief introduction to Duan Kexin's condition and reassuring them not to worry too much.

When Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui left the hospital, it was already past 8 p.m. They suddenly remembered that they hadn't eaten dinner yet, so they found a restaurant, ate a few bites, and returned home.

Fang Na greeted them with a sweet smile, "Brother Lin, you're back!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, hugged Fang Na, kissed her fair and delicate neck, and whispered in her ear, "What did you eat for dinner?"

"Egg fried rice!" Fang Na answered softly.

"Hehe, you only eat such simple food when I'm not home! Egg fried rice is too greasy. You're still in your period, you should eat something lighter!" Lin Yupeng said gently.

"I know!" Fang Na blushed and nodded obediently.

Lin Yupeng watched TV with her in the living room for a while, then they went to the bedroom to sleep together.

Lying in bed, Lin Yupeng looked at Fang Na, who was sleeping like a begonia in spring, but he wasn't sleepy at all. He thought about what had happened during the day. Would Chen Wei really give up 30 million? Could there be another conspiracy?

Lin Yupeng also thought of Duan Wei. If he could bring Duan Wei under his command, his strength would increase significantly. Right now, his biggest headache was the lack of power.

As long as he captured Duan Wei, his security team would all be under Lin Yupeng's control, and then Jiakang Company would be under his control. As for Tang Gang, he could consider making him a puppet, or simply kicking him out. Lin Yupeng saw very clearly that Tang Gang relied on Duan Wei. Once Duan Wei defected, he would be... It's over.

The next morning, Friday, the last workday of the week,

Lin Yupeng got up early. He first took 100,000 yuan from the safe and put it in his briefcase. This was the money for Duan Wei's daughter, Xiao Kexin's, medical treatment.

He always kept a lot of cash at home for emergencies.

After breakfast, Lin Yupeng went straight to Tianqiong Group.

When he arrived at the vice president's office, he saw Xiao Ru had already arrived and was doing her beautiful nail polish. She had painted her nails a bright pink, making her look even more charming and adorable.

After greeting her, Lin Yupeng sat in his luxurious swivel chair, pondering his next plan.

After some time, the phone rang. These past few days, almost every time he started work, the phone would ring, and it was always from the president's office.

Today was no exception. Lang Zikun notified Lin Yupeng to attend a meeting in conference room 2232.

Lin Yupeng hung up the phone and went to the conference room. He saw President Zhang Yueran, Vice President Tong Yu, and Lang Zikun all present. Xu Weiguo was not there; he was probably out directing the "civilized activities" at the entrance of the Xinhang Hotel.

After Lin Yupeng sat down, Zhang Yueran glanced at everyone, his gaze finally settling on Lin Yupeng. He smiled and asked, "Brother Lin, how did the negotiations go yesterday afternoon?"

Lin Yupeng answered truthfully, "I gave the recording to Chen Wei, saying I wanted to acquire the Xinhang Hotel for 90 million. Chen Wei said he needed three days to consider and would give us an answer next Monday!"

Tong Yu, who was standing next to him, chuckled twice and said to Lin Yupeng, "Brother Lin, you've truly surpassed your teacher! That was a ruthless price to cut! I told you 100 million was too high; I don't think 90 million is low!"

Tong Yu was a ruthless guy, meaning he wanted to lower the price further.

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "I think 90 million is low enough. If it goes any lower, outsiders might suspect we've done something wrong, which would be bad for our group!"

Zhang Yueran's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he glanced approvingly at Lin Yupeng and said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin is right. I feel that 90 million is already very cheap, a bottom line! Going any lower would indeed be bad for our group."

Seeing that Zhang Yueran had affirmed Lin Yupeng's opinion, Tong Yu naturally stopped talking, his small eyes darting around as if he were thinking about something.

Lin Yupeng said, "President Zhang, Chen Wei said he wants to postpone it for three days. He's not planning to use these three days to pull some tricks, is he?"

Before he finished speaking, Tong Yu chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Brother Lin! Chen Wei has been under my surveillance. That kid can't cause any trouble now!"

At this moment, Lang Zikun interjected, "President Zhang, as far as I know, Chen Wei's sister, Chen Lihan, is holding her engagement ceremony this Sunday evening at 6 pm in the VIP hall on the second floor of the Xinhang Hotel. Many well-known figures in the industry have been invited. I speculate that Chen Wei's request to postpone it for three days might be related to his sister's engagement ceremony."

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, and he secretly exclaimed, "Chen Wei was right after all. Chen Lihan is getting engaged soon? Who is she getting engaged to?"

Zhang Yue Upon hearing Lang Zikun's words, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. After pondering for a while, he said to Lin Yupeng, "Brother Lin, I see you still have to go to the Xinhang Hotel on Sunday to attend Chen Lihan's engagement ceremony. I'll have the finance department issue you 100,000 RMB as a congratulatory gift from Tianqiong Group to President Chen of Xinhang Hotel for her engagement. Take it with you! As for the money, I'll have Director Lang get it as soon as possible. I won't say anything more; I trust you know what to do!"

Lin Yupeng nodded and smiled, "Understood, I guarantee I'll complete the task!" He certainly understood Zhang Yueran's intention: to let the outside world know that Tianqiong Group and Xinhang Hotel had a close relationship, and that President Chen had given a 100,000 RMB congratulatory gift for her engagement—a truly astronomical sum.

Zhang Yueran turned to Lang Zikun and said, "Take Brother Lin to the finance department to get the money later. Also, inform President Xu and tell him not to bring anyone to cause trouble at the entrance of Xinhang Hotel on Sunday!"

"Understood!" Lang Zikun chuckled.

After the meeting, Lang Zikun took Lin Yupeng to the finance department to collect 100,000 yuan in cash, and then they went about their own business.

In the afternoon, Lin Yupeng took some time to practice shooting. When he returned to his office, he was surprised to find an invitation with red borders and gold lettering on his desk.

Lin Yupeng's heart skipped a beat. He picked it up and saw that it was an invitation from Chen Lihan to her engagement ceremony. He immediately recognized the two lines of small print as being from Chen Lihan's handwriting.

Although so many years had passed, Lin Yupeng still had a deep impression of Chen Lihan's handwriting; it was delicate, graceful, and pleasing to the eye, just like her own refined and elegant personality.

(Chapter 180: Cultivating Power

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Lin Yupeng still kept Chen Lihan's Chinese language homework in his old belongings box.

It was before graduation. Lin Yupeng jokingly asked to borrow her notebook, saying her handwriting was so beautiful he wanted to use it as a calligraphy practice book. Chen Lihan actually lent him one, and then they lost contact.

At the time, Lin Yupeng already had a premonition that Chen Lihan might leave without saying goodbye. He wanted her notebook to keep as a memento. Today, seeing her delicate and beautiful handwriting again, he was filled with emotion, and the classic old song "My Deskmate" by Lao Lang seemed to echo in his ears.

"I, Lin Yupeng, refuse to believe it! Chen Lihan, I must have you!" Lin Yupeng stared at the invitation, a wicked fire rising in his heart, his desire having already crossed the line of morality.

After work, Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui went to the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianhan Medical University. They first found Zheng Bai, the head of surgery, paid Duan Kexin's 50,000 yuan surgery fee, and then went to her ward.

They saw Duan Wei and his wife chatting with their daughter inside. As soon as they saw Lin Yupeng, they warmly offered him a seat.

Lin Yupeng sat beside Duan Kexin's hospital bed, gently stroking her cute little nose and smiling, "Kexin, are you going to have surgery soon? Are you scared?"

Duan Kexin blinked her big, watery eyes and shook her head, "No! My mom and dad are with me. My dad said he'll take me to KFC and the amusement park when I get better!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Kexin is such a good girl! Remember to listen to the doctor!"

Duan Kexin nodded with a smile. Lin Yupeng took out the remaining 50,000 yuan from his briefcase and handed it to Duan. Wei smiled and said, "Take this money. Buy some nutritional supplements for the child after the surgery!"

Duan Wei didn't dare to take the money. He stared at Lin Yupeng and declined, "Mr. Lin, I already feel bad that you paid for Kexin's surgery. How can I accept your money?"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "Don't be polite! This little bit of money is nothing. We're friends! You helped me close such a big deal last Sunday, and I haven't thanked you yet! Take it!" As he spoke, he forced the money into Duan Wei's hand.

Duan Wei, of course, understood that the deal Lin Yupeng was referring to was the raid on Changyun Company's Longda's secret arms depot.

Duan Wei also understood that Lin Yupeng was trying to bribe him. After what had happened these past few days, he had already decided to join Lin Yupeng's cause. He saw that Tang Gang was nothing special and could only be a puppet, while Lin Yupeng was a man capable of great things.

Furthermore, Lin Yupeng has a major advantage: he's incredibly extravagant. Following him would definitely lead to a prosperous future, while Tang Gang is a typical miser; following him would only mean poverty.

"Mr. Lin, isn't this a bit much?" Duan Wei hesitated, holding the money. Fifty thousand was no small sum for him; his family's annual income was only twenty thousand.

"Don't be shy! Take it! Are you saying it's too little?" Lin Yupeng said sternly.

Duan Wei had no choice but to carefully put the wallet away and hand it to his wife, Alan, for safekeeping.

Lin Yupeng asked with concern, "Brother Duan, how's your recovery going?"

Duan Wei replied, "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Mr. Lin!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "That's good! I really admire you, brother. You're really strong. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't be able to get out of bed for at least a month!"

Duan Wei smiled slightly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Mr. Lin and Brother Xiang haven't eaten yet, have they? How about I invite you to a casual meal?"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Sure, let's go!" He knew that Duan Wei had something confidential to tell him, something he even had to keep from his wife, Alan, so he invited Lin Yupeng to eat out.

Lin Yupeng, Xiang Kui, and Duan Wei arrived at a small restaurant outside the hospital. It was small, with only a main hall and three private rooms. It was quiet and secluded, a good place for a private meeting.

The three went into a private room, ordered a few dishes, and after they were served, dismissed the waiter. Lin Yupeng didn't touch his chopsticks, but instead sized up Duan Wei a few times and smiled, "Brother Duan, we're both smart men, you should understand my thoughts, right?"

Duan Wei's eyes gleamed, and he laughed heartily, "President Lin, of course I understand. You want me to work with you on a business venture, right?"

Lin Yupeng's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "That's right! I felt an instant connection with you the moment I saw you. You're shrewd, capable, courageous, and resourceful—a true hero! I think if we cooperated, it would definitely be... " "What do you think about building our own empire?"

Duan Wei laughed heartily, "President Lin, you and I are on the same page! I had the same idea! So, what do you think we should do to accomplish something truly earth-shattering?"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he pondered, "Currently, although I am the vice president of Tianqiong Group, my power is very limited. All the real power is in Zhang Yueran's hands. I'm merely his pawn, running around all day. Therefore, I urgently need to cultivate my own power base so that I can challenge Zhang Yueran in the future. I'm asking you to join me..." "That's the purpose of the cooperation."

Duan Wei's eyes flashed, and he asked in a low voice, "So, Mr. Lin, what are your plans?"

Lin Yupeng laughed and said, "I want to transfer you to the headquarters of Tianqiong Group to be the deputy director of the security department!"

Duan Wei was taken aback, and said with a troubled expression, "That might not be easy

, right?" Lin Yupeng had already planned it out, and smiled, "It's difficult in some ways, and simple in others.

First, you need to find a way to control Tang Gang, get the key to the secret room, and hand over a portion of the weapons we intercepted last time to Director Zhang. Just say that you stole them from Longda's secret armory. You don't need too much, because..." "We'll need those later! Just take five pistols, one submachine gun, one shotgun, and a thousand rounds of ammunition. Also, you need to send people to search around and see if Yang Yue has any secret assets. Just confiscate a few valuable items and hand them over to Zhang Yueran, and he'll definitely look at you differently. He'll promote you to the Tianqiong Group headquarters soon!

" Lin Yupeng paused, then continued, "From what I understand, Zhang Yueran is quite good at treating talent with respect. As long as you have the ability, you won't be buried by him. The key is how you figure out how to climb the ladder! Understand?" Duan Wei nodded upon hearing this; flattery was naturally no challenge for him.

After Lin Yupeng finished speaking, his expression suddenly turned serious, and he said solemnly, "Also, there's something I need to remind you of!" From now on, you must only contact me privately, and you must promise not to let anyone else know. When you are transferred to the group headquarters, you must appear cold towards me; don't be overly friendly, and ideally, show that you have a strong prejudice against me. Remember, the more you act like you hate me, the more Zhang Yueran will trust you! "

Chapter 181 Left and

Right Arms"

Duan Weijun's eyes gleamed, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but nod, showing admiration for Lin Yupeng.

Lin Yupeng talked with Duan Wei for nearly two hours, and from that night onwards, Duan Wei officially followed Lin Yupeng, becoming his left and right arms.

After the meal, Lin Yupeng said goodbye to Duan Wei, left the restaurant with Xiang Kui, and went straight home.

Fang Na was watching TV at home. As soon as she saw Lin Yupeng return, she immediately ran to his side like a swallow returning to its nest, revealing a sweet smile.

Lin Yupeng hugged her sexy and alluring body, kissed her jade cheek, and immediately a blush spread across her fair skin. He embraced her and sat her on the sofa in the living room.

The two watched TV for a while, Fang Na went to the bedroom to read, and Lin Yupeng went into the laboratory.

He turned on the computer monitor, opened the operating system of the robot Little Flying Insect, and the monitoring screen immediately appeared The scene in Xiaoru's dormitory unfolded.

Xiaoru was alone in the room, half-reclining on the bed watching TV. She was dressed very lightly, wearing a light green bodice that barely contained her large breasts, revealing glimpses of her luscious nipples. She wore silk shorts, exposing most of her long, sexy, snow-white, and shapely legs, her feet like exquisite white jade, translucent and beautiful from head to toe.

Lin Yupeng wickedly thought that if he could hold Xiaoru's fragrant and tender body and make love to her freely, the pleasure would surely be no less than that of Fang Na.

However, for now, it was just a thought. Before he could get the money to buy the new memory chip, completely possessing Xiaoru would be extremely difficult.

Xiaoru watched TV for a while, then suddenly her phone rang!

She picked up the phone, her face immediately changing. She quickly answered the phone, calling out in a respectful and sweet voice, "Mr. Jin, hello!" Lin

Yupeng couldn't hear the conversation on the phone, but he could see Xiaoru nodding nervously and respectfully.

He thought to himself, "Why is Chairman Jin calling Xiaoru so late? They must be talking about something unspeakable! It seems Zhang Yueran was right; Xiaoru really is Chairman Jin's goddaughter."

Suddenly, a blush rose to Xiaoru's pretty face, like a delicately blooming peony, and she said nervously and shyly, "I understand, I haven't found an opportunity yet!"

Lin Yupeng thought to himself, "Find what opportunity? Her face is red; is she trying to seduce me again?"

Xiaoru continued to nod repeatedly, her face flushed, and finally hung up the phone, letting out a long sigh.

After a while, Xiaoru turned off the TV and went to sleep. Lin Yupeng continued rewinding, finding nothing else noteworthy, so he minimized the operating system and turned off the computer monitor.

Sitting in his chair, recalling the phone call Xiaoru had just received, he thought to himself, "This Chairman Jin is truly unfathomable. What exactly is his attitude towards me? What does he mean by looking for an opportunity?"

After thinking for a while, he couldn't come up with any clues, only knowing that he needed to be more wary of Xiaoru.

He returned to the bedroom and found Fang Na already fast asleep, so he lay down beside her, embracing her incredibly sexy and alluring body, thinking happily that in two or three days, once Fang Na's period was over, he could once again enjoy passionate lovemaking with her.

The next day was Saturday, a rare day off, and Lin Yupeng and Fang Na had some time together. During the day, they went shopping together and then went to the beach to admire the magnificent sea view. It was a peaceful and comfortable day.

Of course, Lin Yupeng always took his bodyguard Xiang Kui with him wherever he went, because ever since he was almost killed by Peng Hongliang in Songyang County, he had become more vigilant.

On Sunday morning, when Lin Yupeng opened his eyes, he already had a vague premonition that this day would be unusual; his premonitions were usually quite accurate.

It was still a day off, but at 6 PM, Lin Yupeng was to attend Chen Lihan's engagement ceremony.

Chen Lihan, a woman etched in Lin Yupeng's heart, someone he would never forget—who was her fiancé? Lin Yupeng was already impatient to meet him, and thankfully, the answer would be revealed at 6 PM; the wait wouldn't be long.

During the day, Lin Yupeng and Fang Na stayed home, watching TV and playing games to pass the time. Lin Yupeng had a laptop with some games like "Match," "Spot the Difference," and "Zuma Pinball," perfect for girls.

Around 5 PM, Lin Yupeng said he had a social engagement and said goodbye to Fang Na, leaving home with Xiang Kui. They got into his car and drove straight to the Xinhang Hotel.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the New Harbor Hotel, they were greeted by a bustling scene, quite different from the previous two days. Two days prior, a group of troublemakers had blocked the entrance, shouting and cursing, attracting a large crowd. Even more ridiculous, the police had come to watch the commotion, sitting in the coffee shop. Today, the New Harbor Hotel was vibrant and revitalized. Diners and guests attending the engagement ceremony were constantly coming and going. The coffee shop and entertainment venue on the abandoned aircraft carrier deck were also packed with people, doing brisk business.

Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui pushed open the door and went straight to the second floor. They found two security guards at the entrance, checking invitations to Chen Lihan's engagement ceremony. The second floor of the New Harbor Hotel was closed to the public today, converted into the engagement celebration venue.

Lin Yupeng took out the invitation from his briefcase and handed it to a security guard. The guard glanced at it, then returned it to Lin Yupeng with a smile, saying, "Mr. Lin! Please come in!"

Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui went directly to the largest VIP room in the center of the second floor, which covered more than 200 square meters, enough to host a medium-sized banquet.

There was a long table covered with a red cloth at the entrance, behind which sat a security guard and a female server, who were specifically responsible for recording the guests' wedding gifts. After each guest presented their gift, the security guard would announce it publicly, much like the scene of wealthy young ladies giving wedding gifts in the old days.

Lin Yupeng glanced around; the previous guests had given 1,000 yuan and others 2,000 yuan. He then glanced at the waitress's ledger and found that the largest amount was only 10,000 yuan. When it was Lin Yupeng's turn, he took out 100,000 yuan from his briefcase and neatly placed it on the red table. Smiling, he said to the waitress, "100,000 yuan, please check it!"

The waitress and the security guard beside her exchanged a glance, their eyes showing surprise. But as the saying goes, "officials don't always keep their positions," and the more money the gifts, the higher their service fee. So, after her initial surprise, the waitress smiled broadly and asked Lin Yupeng, "Sir, what is your name? Which organization are you from? What is your position?"

"Lin Yupeng, Vice President of Tianqiong Group!" Lin Yupeng replied with a smile.

Chapter 182 The Hairy Woman

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this moment, the security guard picked up the money, counted it, and then shouted loudly, "Lin Yupeng, Vice President of Tianqiong Group, presents a gift of 100,000!" As soon as he

finished speaking, the guests who had arrived for the engagement ceremony stirred, glancing at Lin Yupeng with shocked eyes, discussing amongst themselves. Many were marveling at the Tianqiong Group's generosity, and were skeptical of Chen Wei's previous claims that the Tianqiong Group had sent people to interfere with the normal operation of the Xinhang Hotel.

If the Tianqiong Group and the Xinhang Hotel had truly clashed, would they still send someone to attend Chen Lihan's engagement ceremony? Moreover, the gift of 100,000 yuan was enough to show that the Tianqiong Group was very friendly to the Xinhang Hotel. This was Zhang Yueran's purpose in sending Lin Yupeng to the engagement ceremony—a classic case of "giving a slap and then offering a reward."

The hall was filled with over twenty tables, all covered with red cloth, and a scarlet carpet carpeted the floor. Colorful balloons and confetti, along with the waitresses' suits, were predominantly red, creating a veritable sea of red.

Lin Yupeng found a table at the back and sat down, not wanting Chen Lihan to notice him. His bodyguard, Xiang Kui, stood behind him, poised like a javelin, his tiger-like eyes gleaming.

Attending his first love's engagement ceremony was no easy feat; it was even an ordeal.

Lin Yupeng's gaze swept around the hall, finding about seventy or eighty people present, all successful individuals in suits, some accompanied by bodyguards, exuding an air of grandeur.

Finally, Lin Yupeng's eyes fell upon the red satin banner with gold lettering hanging in the center of the hall. What he saw there shocked him greatly!

A surge of emotion welled up inside him, mixed with amusement: "No way? What a coincidence!"

The banner proclaimed, "Welcome to the Engagement Ceremony of Mr. Fei Wenchao and Ms. Chen Lihan!"

Fei Wenchao was Chen Lihan's fiancé! Lin Yupeng's mind raced: "This is too much of a coincidence! No wonder Fei Wenchao never showed any interest in the pure and beautiful Fang Na; he's fallen for my Chen Lihan! Could Fei Wenchao be the 'he' Chen Lihan mentioned in her letter? I think it's highly likely. Fei Wenchao is handsome and dashing, truly a man among men."

Lin Yupeng's eyes darted around, and he thought, "Fei Wenchao, Fei Wenchao, do you think we were enemies in a past life? The two women I deeply love have both fallen for you, one of whom is already..." "If you win one hand, the other will be engaged to you. Do you think I can let you have your way?"

Lin Yupeng pondered how to stop Fei Wenchao and Chen Lihan from getting married. They were already engaged today, so the wedding was probably on the agenda. He wasn't worried that Chen Lihan would give herself to Fei Wenchao before the wedding because he knew her well. This woman was always very principled and conservative; she wouldn't give herself to anyone before their wedding night, and even if they got the marriage certificate, it wouldn't matter. This was one of the reasons Lin Yupeng loved her so much.

The harder something is to obtain, the better and more beautiful it seems—that's human nature.

Just as Lin Yupeng was pondering his next plan, a familiar, clear, and melodious female voice suddenly called out, "Lin Yupeng, is that you?"

Lin Yupeng looked up and saw a young woman walking towards him, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. She wore a silver-white t-shirt and low-waisted, sexy jeans, revealing her slender waist. A dark, fuzzy line of hair was visible on her waist, tapering upwards. Any man who had seen her would wonder where that hair came from; women with this kind of hair were said to have a very strong sex drive and could drive men crazy.

Lin Yupeng immediately recognized the woman as Ling Yan, his high school classmate and Chen Lihan's good friend. This woman had a naturally beautiful voice and sang very well; he'd heard she'd joined the city's choir after graduating high school.

Ling Yan's appearance at Chen Lihan's engagement ceremony wasn't surprising, but Lin Yupeng felt that this woman had changed a lot since high school. She was dressed provocatively, her eyes alluring and seductive, somewhat like a socialite from the old society.

"Is this Sister Yanzi? Hello!" Lin Yupeng smiled.

Since both Lin Yupeng and Chen Lihan skipped grades to attend high school, their classmates were all three or four years older than them. Lin Yupeng had always called her "Sister Yanzi," and saying it today brought back those memories.

"Aha! It really is Brother Yupeng! I almost didn't recognize you!" Ling Yan smiled sweetly, sitting down next to Lin Yupeng. Her almond-shaped eyes, brimming with autumn light, carefully examined him. She giggled sweetly, "Oh my, Brother Yupeng, you've become so successful after all these years! You're a vice president now, that's amazing!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and asked, "Sister Yanzi, are you still in the choir?"

Ling Yan replied sweetly, "Yes! I don't know anything else, just a few songs. The choir isn't doing well these days, all the performers are rushing around to earn money, and I'm no exception. I'm exhausted every day. Brother Yupeng, you're doing quite well now..." "Wrong! I'll definitely help you out when I get the chance!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Don't worry! Sister Yanzi, we're classmates! No problem!"

The two exchanged business cards and chatted about their high school days. Back then, Ling Yan not only sang well but also had a quick tongue and always loved to relay messages, truly living up to her name, just like a little swallow.

After a while, the engagement ceremony officially began, assisted by a senior emcee. The first item was for the bride and groom to come out and greet the guests and give speeches.

Amidst cheerful music, Chen Lihan and Fei Wenchao walked hand in hand from behind the screen to the front, frequently smiling and greeting the guests.

Chen Lihan wore a bright red evening gown with a long, lace-trimmed train that trailed on the ground, easily two or three meters long. Her face was fair and delicate, her lips were cherry-red, and her clear, lake-like eyes shone with a sweet, happy light. She looked like a celestial being descended to earth, or a princess from a fairy tale, dignified, elegant, and noble, inspiring awe and reverence.

Lin Yupeng's heart fluttered. Chen Lihan looked even more beautiful and charming than usual tonight. Even a stone would be moved, let alone a person of flesh and blood!

Then there was Fei Wenchao, dressed in a sharp black suit, a red tie, and shiny black leather shoes. His slicked-back hair was also radiant. A bright, sunny smile graced his handsome face, with his characteristic arrogant grin playing on his lips. He exuded a strong masculine aura.

Almost everyone present thought Fei Wenchao and Chen Lihan were a match made in heaven, except for Lin Yupeng, who was now feeling a pang of jealousy. Chapter 183:

Unexpected Turn of Events. Chen Lihan's gentle, charming eyes inadvertently caught Lin Yupeng's gaze, and at that moment, Lin Yupeng's eyes also met hers. Their eyes quickly looked away, and Lin Yupeng saw a hint of panic and surprise in Chen Lihan's eyes. Next, the master of ceremonies presided over the second part of the engagement ceremony: the exchange of engagement rings. Chen Lihan and Fei Wenchao stood facing each other, their gazes meeting with tender affection. Fei Wenchao gently lifted Chen Lihan's delicate, white finger and softly placed a diamond ring on her slender middle finger. Then, Chen Lihan took Fei Wenchao's hand and slipped a ruby ring onto his middle finger, igniting the atmosphere at the engagement ceremony. "Kiss! Kiss!" someone shouted from below, urging Fei Wenchao to kiss Chen Lihan. Many others echoed this, the shouts of "Kiss!" filling the air. Ling Yan wanted to join in, but glancing at Lin Yupeng's somber, cold expression, she didn't dare utter a word. Ling Yan, as Chen Lihan's best friend, knew that Lin Yupeng liked her. At that moment, Lin Yupeng felt a pang of regret: "I should have left after giving the money; staying here is so awkward!" Just then, Fei Wenchao took Chen Lihan's delicate hand, his eyes filled with tenderness, and, encouraged by the crowd, was about to kiss her. Just then, a commotion erupted at the doorway, followed by a shouting match. "Sir, you can't come in without an invitation!" "Go to hell! I'm coming in anyway, get out of here!" Lin Yupeng recognized the man's voice. Then came a thud and a scream of pain! "Where did you come from? Why are you hitting me?" "So what if I hit you? I'm thinking of crippling you!" Lin Yupeng quickly looked towards the door and saw three men and a woman storming in aggressively. The man in the lead was none other than Lin Yupeng's nemesis, Peng Hongliang. To Peng Hongliang's left and right were two menacing young men, his close friends—Liu Sheng and Cui Lei. Peng Hongliang was also dragging a tall, fashionable woman with heavy makeup, a very alluring woman—his mistress, Gao Lin. Lin Yupeng recognized them all and chuckled inwardly, "This is going to be interesting!" Liu Sheng and Cui Lei knocked down two security guards at the stairwell and stormed into the hall where the engagement ceremony was being held. The guard collecting wedding gifts at the door immediately got up to stop them, but Liu Sheng punched him in the eye socket with a left hook, followed by a flying kick to the stomach. With a scream, the guard flew sideways and crashed heavily to the ground, convulsing and vomiting up his lunch. He lay motionless on the floor. "So Liu Sheng knows a thing or two!" Lin Yupeng thought to himself. Regardless of Peng Hongliang's purpose in disrupting Chen Lihan's engagement ceremony, it had objectively helped Lin Yupeng. At least he wouldn't have to witness Fei Wenchao kissing his beloved Chen Lihan. In fact, Lin Yupeng was even prepared to play the hero and save the damsel in distress. In short, the more chaotic things were, the better! Chen Wei, chairman of the Xinhang Hotel, who was sitting in the front row watching the engagement ceremony with a smug look on his face, immediately took out his walkie-talkie and shouted, "All security personnel, assemble! Get to the VIP room on the second floor!" Chen Lihan on the stage was terrified and immediately hid behind Fei Wenchao. Fei Wenchao's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he stared intently at the uninvited guests who had rushed in. His fists clenched, and an inexplicable anger rose within him. He didn't forget to comfort Chen Lihan behind him, saying, "Lihan, don't be afraid! I'm here!" Peng Hongliang, pulling Gao Lin along, rushed from the back to the front under the escort of Liu Sheng and Cui Lei. Along the way, he overturned three tables, causing chaos and many people to hide to the side. The hall was instantly thrown into complete disarray. At this moment, Liu Sheng and Cui Lei both pulled out their pistols and pulled the triggers. Two shots shattered the two colorful balls hanging from the ceiling. The hall fell silent instantly. Liu Sheng shouted, "Don't the hell move! Anyone who dares to run out or call the police, I'll shoot them first!" The guests in the hall were stunned, standing motionless like wooden statues, their faces ashen. Some of the more timid ones even wet themselves in fear. At this moment, Xiang Kui, the bodyguard standing next to Lin Yupeng, wanted to draw his gun to protect his master, but Lin Yupeng, quick-witted and agile, stopped him. He whispered, "Don't rush!" A fierce glint flashed in Xiang Kui's eyes, and he immediately stopped drawing his gun. Although Peng Hongliang, Liu Sheng, and Cui Lei all looked menacing, in Xiang Kui's eyes they were utterly vulnerable; killing them would be easier than killing an ant. A glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes; he had already guessed what Peng Hongliang was up to. It was definitely because Gao Lin had slept with Fei Wenchao, who was under the influence of an aphrodisiac, at the hotel last time. Peng Hongliang wanted to cause trouble during Fei Wenchao's engagement to extort money. Chen Wei suddenly stood up, his face ashen with anger. Pointing at Peng Hongliang, he roared, "You...who are you? Where did you come from? What do you want?" Peng Hongliang grinned maliciously, "What do I want? I just want to seek justice for my woman!" He then raised his voice, pointing at Gao Lin beside him, and shouted, "Ladies and gentlemen! I'm here today to tell you something. A month ago, Fei Wenchao, today's groom-to-be, raped my wife Gao Lin in a private room at the Hilton Hotel! Today I'm here to seek justice for my wife!" As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion erupted below. Everyone stared at Peng Hongliang and Fei Wenchao with astonishment and suspicion. "You're talking nonsense! I've never even seen Gao Lin!" Fei Wenchao glared at Peng Hongliang and roared. He would rather die than admit to something like this! Chen Lihan, standing behind him, was stunned by Peng Hongliang's words. She stared at her fiancé, Fei Wenchao, with questioning eyes, but Fei Wenchao didn't offer a single comforting glance. His eyes blazed with fury as he glared at Peng Hongliang, looking like he wanted to devour him. Peng Hongliang chuckled dryly at Fei Wenchao and said, "Fei Wenchao, what's your rush? Are you angry because I hit the nail on the head?" Fei Wenchao's fair face flushed red with anger, his bright eyes blazing with fury. He pointed at Peng Hongliang and shouted, "You...you're being unreasonable! I don't know you at all! I'm calling the police and suing you for defamation!" His words were clearly lacking in conviction. If the police intervened, the charge of raping Gao Lin would likely be upheld! Chapter 184 Li Han is Kidnapped

Upon hearing this, Peng Hongliang burst into wild laughter, his sinister eyes fixed on Fei Wenchao with disdain. He coldly said, "Fine! Call the police! I have semen stains here from when you raped my wife. When we get them tested at the police station, your rape charge will be established, hahaha!"

As soon as Peng Hongliang finished speaking, the entire room erupted in uproar. The fear and confusion in everyone's eyes deepened, and they all turned to Fei Wenchao!

Fei Wenchao's face turned ashen with rage, a hint of fear flickering within his fury. He pointed at Peng Hongliang, speechless for a long time.

Gao Lin, her hand still roughly held by Peng Hongliang, looked ashamed and remained silent, her head bowed.

At first, Chen Lihan thought Peng Hongliang was just being unreasonable, perhaps instigated by Fei Wenchao's enemies. But when she heard Peng Hongliang say he had Fei Wenchao's semen stains as evidence, her delicate body trembled. What he said seemed reasonable and convincing. Could it be that Fei Wenchao really raped Gao Lin?

A layer of melancholy shimmered in Chen Lihan's clear, lake-like eyes. She reached out her slender hand and gently tugged at Fei Wenchao's collar. Fei Wenchao, still furious, turned around abruptly. He caught a glimpse of the questioning look in Chen Lihan's eyes, gritted his teeth, and said coldly, "Don't you believe me?"

This was the first time Fei Wenchao had spoken so coldly. He was now completely flustered and enraged. Chen Lihan couldn't read a trace of comfort or trust in his eyes and tone. A layer of disappointment welled up in her beautiful eyes.

At this moment, Peng Hongliang, pulling Gao Lin along, shouted at Fei Wenchao again, "Let's go! Dare to go to the police station!" Actually, he was deliberately provoking Fei Wenchao. If Fei Wenchao really went to the police station with him, Peng Hongliang really wouldn't dare to go, because he was wanted by the police for suspected armed robbery last week. Going to the police station would be like walking into a trap.

However, Fei Wenchao was unaware of these hidden circumstances. He knew that once he went to the police station, he would be stuck with this matter and there would be no way to get rid of it. So he could only suppress his anger and pretend to be innocent and angry on the surface, accusing Peng Hongliang of being unreasonable, but he showed no intention of going to the police station with him.

Behind Fei Wenchao, Chen Lihan's clear and beautiful eyes showed even deeper disappointment. Chen Wei, seeing Fei Wenchao's lack of confidence, vaguely sensed that he might indeed have some kind of relationship with that woman named "Gao Lin." Afraid of things escalating, he quickly dropped his earlier tough stance and put on a smiling face, trying to smooth things over: "Brother! Let's talk this over, okay? Today is my sister's engagement day, I don't want to bring bad luck!"

Peng Hongliang's eyes gleamed with a wicked light as he looked Chen Wei up and down, chuckling maliciously, "You're Chen Wei, the chairman of this hotel, right?"

Chen Wei chuckled dryly, "..." "It's me! Brother, calm down, we can talk about whatever you want! Look at your men, they're carrying guns, how scary!"

Peng Hongliang sneered, "Talk? Fine! If you don't want to go to the police station, then you'll have to give me 1 million! As compensation for my wife's emotional distress, we'll settle this privately, what do you say?"

Peng Hongliang demanded 1 million right off the bat, his tone firm. Chen Wei felt a surge of anger. Just two days ago, Lin Yupeng had used this as a warning, and the low-price transfer of the Xinhang Hotel was a done deal. Today, Peng Hongliang was extorting him again. 1 million was no small sum; how could he easily agree?

Chen Wei was furious, but on the surface he smiled and said, "Brother, 1 million is no small sum. We can't raise that much money right now. Can we discuss it?"

Peng Hongliang sneered, "Discuss my ass! Is that much money? Everyone knows Chairman Chen is rich and powerful. You can't even raise 1 million? What a joke!"

Lin Yupeng had been watching this farce with a cold eye, feeling smug. Actually, Fei Wenchao and Gao Lin's affair was thanks to him. At the time, he only wanted to stop Fang Na from offering herself to Fei Wenchao, but he had unintentionally caused this to happen. Today, it had played a role at Chen Lihan's engagement ceremony. It seemed that Fei Wenchao and Chen Lihan's marriage was in danger.

At this moment, Chen Wei and Peng Hongliang were locked in a stalemate. Lin Yupeng saw that the time was right and it was his turn to step forward and help Chen Lihan out of the predicament. So he whispered to Xiang Kui beside him, "You can fire, but don't hurt anyone, just subdue them!"

But just as he was giving Xiang Kui the details, the scene suddenly changed dramatically!

Peng Hongliang suddenly shoved Gao Lin toward Chen Wei, reached into his pocket and pulled out a Type 54 pistol, jumped onto the stage, kicked Fei Wenchao away, rushed to Chen Lihan, grabbed her by the neck and pulled her in front of him, the black muzzle of the gun pointed at her temple!

At the same time, Cui Lei also drew his gun and pointed it at Chen Lihan!

In just two or three seconds, such a drastic change occurred. Xiang Kui had already drawn his pistol, but Lin Yupeng quickly pulled it down, shouting in a low voice, "Don't shoot! They've taken a hostage!"

Chaos erupted immediately. Some people tried to run away, but Liu Sheng

fired several shots into their legs, sending them crashing to the ground in pools of blood, screaming and crying out in agony. No one dared to run anymore; everyone knew these newcomers were ruthless and desperate criminals.

The situation was complex. Lin Yupeng pondered to himself. With Xiang Kui's marksmanship, finding the right opportunity to kill Peng Hongliang would be easy, but that would endanger Chen Lihan, as another gun was pointed at her. For now, they could only act according to the situation.

Peng Hongliang held a gun to Chen Lihan and sneered at Chen Wei, "Hey Chen, hurry up and hand over the money!"

Chen Wei was terrified and stammered, "Brother, calm down, I'll get someone to get the money right away!"

At this moment, Liu Sheng leaned close to Peng Hongliang and whispered a few words in his ear. Peng Hongliang chuckled dryly and said, "No rush! Do you think I'm a three-year-old? If you keep me calm before calling the police, even if I get the money, I won't be able to escape!"

Chen Wei looked bitter and said, "Then what do you want to do?"

Peng Hongliang... With a gleam in his eyes, he coldly said, "I've detained your sister for now. Find a secluded place to hide her, and I'll contact you again in a couple of days to collect the money!"

After saying this, he winked at Liu Sheng, who then grabbed Gao Lin and held her in front of him. Peng Hongliang and Cui Lei restrained Chen Lihan, and the five of them retreated downstairs. The security guards present could only glare angrily at the fact that the other side was holding a hostage, and that the hostage was the hotel's general manager, Chen Lihan. No one dared to make a move.

The scene was chaotic. Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui watched from the crowd as Peng Hongliang and Cui Lei abducted Chen Lihan and retreated out of the hotel. Peng Hongliang was extremely cunning; fearing someone might shoot him from the crowd, he shouted as he walked, "Anyone who dares to shoot me will be killed!" At

least two gun barrels were always pointed at Chen Lihan. Lin Yupeng, in the crowd, dared not make a move. Chen Lihan was one of the women he loved most, and he would never let her suffer any harm. Fei Wenchao, who had just been kicked in the stomach by Peng Hongliang,

lay on the ground, unable to get up. He could only watch helplessly as his fiancée was kidnapped, slamming his fist into the ground in anger. Fortunately, there were many people attending the engagement ceremony, and the scene was chaotic. After Peng Hongliang and his gang burst in, their attention was focused on Chen Lihan and Fei Wenchao, and they didn't notice Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui in the crowd. Peng Hongliang and his gang escorted Chen Lihan to the hotel entrance, where they got into a dark red minivan. The car sped off towards the outskirts of Tianhan City. Lin Yupeng and Xiang Kui got into Aobian's car and quietly followed behind the dark red minivan. As for whether Chen Wei at the Xinhang Hotel called the police or waited to pay the ransom, that was none of Lin Yupeng's concern.

Lin Yupeng was now only thinking about how to rescue Chen Lihan. He knew very well that Peng Hongliang was a "devil among flowers, a lustful devil." How could the delicate Chen Lihan, as beautiful as a flower, survive in his hands? Forget two days, she would wither in two hours.

The two cars sped out of the city, one after the other, and onto the highway in the suburbs. It was evening, and there were few cars on the road, making the two cars extremely conspicuous as they drove at high speed.

In the northern suburbs of Tianhan City, there was a high mountain called Daqingshan, surrounded by a primeval forest. Peng Hongliang's van was heading towards Daqingshan.

"Could it be that Peng Hongliang and his gang have been hiding in Daqingshan all these days?" Lin Yupeng wondered. He knew that Daqingshan stretched for several miles, with complex terrain and dense jungle; it could easily hide not just a few people, but even a thousand troops.

How could he rescue Chen Lihan and ensure her safe escape unharmed? While chasing Peng Hongliang, Lin Yupeng's mind raced. Suddenly, a brilliant plan struck him! A smug smile appeared on his lips.

If his plan succeeded, he could not only safely rescue his first love, Chen Lihan, but also bring down Peng Hongliang and even control a powerful figure—a triple win!

In the car, he dialed Duan Wei's number…

“Brother Duan, this is Lin Yupeng!”

“Hello, Mr. Lin!” Duan Wei greeted respectfully.

“Go to my house immediately, Unit 3, Building 2, Fukang Residential Area, Room 302. Tell them I sent you. My wife will give you a black plastic bag. After you get it, drive quickly towards Daqingshan in the northern suburbs. I will keep in touch with you and tell you my exact location!” Lin Yupeng said in a deep voice, his tone firm and commanding, brooking no dissent.

“Okay, understood!” Duan Wei replied in a deep voice, without asking any further questions. He knew that whatever Lin Yupeng asked him to do was definitely urgent.

After hanging up Duan Wei's call, Lin Yupeng dialed his home phone. After two rings, Fang Na's sweet voice came through: "Hello!"

"Wife, it's me! Go to the third drawer on the left under my computer desk in the lab. There's a black plastic bag there. A tall, thin man in his thirties will knock on the door in a little while. He'll say he was sent by me. Hand him that black plastic bag. Don't look at what's inside or ask why. Just do as I say. I need it urgently!" Lin Yupeng said in a deep voice.

"Okay, I know!" Fang Na replied hurriedly, her tone tinged with worry. Lin Yupeng comforted her for a few more moments and then hung up.

After making two phone calls, Lin Yupeng's Audi had already followed the van to the foot of Daqingshan Mountain. A little while later, the van suddenly braked sharply, stopped on the side of the road, and the door opened. Peng Hongliang and Cui Lei escorted Chen Lihan out, followed closely by Gao Lin and Liu Sheng.

A fierce glint flashed in Liu Sheng's eyes as he fired two shots at Lin Yupeng's Audi, which was following them. Fortunately, Xiang Kui, a skilled driver, made a sharp U-turn, and the two shots missed.

"Let's get out! Act according to the situation, don't be impulsive!" Lin Yupeng said in a deep voice.

Xiang Kui nodded, opened the car door and jumped out first, followed closely by Lin Yupeng. The two hid behind the car and peered out.

They saw a primeval forest beside the road. Peng Hongliang and his group quickly abandoned their car and disappeared into the woods. Cui Lei, with sharp eyes, spotted Lin Yupeng and shouted, "It's Lin Yupeng!

" Peng Hongliang's eyes flashed with a fierce glint as he gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Damn it, why is he everywhere?!"

At this moment, Lin Yupeng, hidden behind the Audi, shouted loudly, "Peng Hongliang, can we talk?"

Peng Hongliang, hidden behind a mound, shouted back, "Lin Yupeng, shut up!

I'm leaving!" "

Lin Yupeng shouted, "Didn't you want a ransom of one million? If I pay that much, will you release him?"

Peng Hongliang laughed wildly, "Lin Yupeng, are you kidding me? What's your relationship with Chen Lihan? How can you have so much money? And where did you get all this money? Don't try to fool me!"

Lin Yupeng feigned anxiety, saying, "A life is at stake, how could I joke about this! Chen Lihan is my high school classmate, it's only right that I save her. Don't forget I'm the vice president of Tianqiong Group now, getting 1 million is no problem for me. I just asked my assistant to get the money and drive here, I'll get the money in a bit!"

Peng Hongliang's eyes darted around, and he said coldly, "Lin Yupeng, don't try to play tricks on me. If you call the police, I'll kill her right now!"

Lin Yupeng said, "Don't worry, I absolutely won't call the police! But I don't know if Chen Wei can call the police!"

Peng Hongliang replied, "I'll only give you ten minutes! I'll release her once the money is delivered. If the police come, I don't care who called the police, I'll definitely kill her!"

Lin Yupeng said, "Okay, just ten minutes! Peng Hongliang, we're both men, you have to keep your word!"

There was no response from Peng Hongliang. After dialing Duan Wei's number, Lin Yupeng asked urgently, "Did you get the money? Where are you?"

"I got it, I'm on the North Suburbs Expressway!" Duan Wei replied in a deep voice.

"Can you get to the foot of Daqingshan Mountain in 10 minutes?" Lin Yupeng pressed.

"Yes!" Duan Wei answered firmly.

"The sooner the better!" Lin Yupeng hung up the phone, silently praying that the police wouldn't arrive in those ten minutes; if they did, Chen Lihan would be in danger.

Ten minutes is actually a very short time, passing in the blink of an eye, but in this tense situation where things could erupt at any moment, every second was agonizing. The current critical situation was like sitting on a volcano, ready to erupt at any moment!

Chapter 186 Killing Three Birds with One Stone

Chapter 186 Killing Three Birds with One Stone

One minute... two minutes... three minutes... Neither side spoke, and the surroundings were completely silent. Not even a car drove by, because this road led to the mountains, and very few cars could drive this way at this late hour.

Nine minutes had just passed when Peng Hongliang shouted from behind a mound in the woods, "Lin Yupeng! Nine minutes!"

Lin Yupeng felt a surge of anxiety, but replied, "Yes! Don't worry, my assistant will be here soon!"

He looked around and heard Peng Hongliang begin counting down: "50—49—48—"

Lin Yupeng's palms were sweating, and he was extremely anxious. If Peng Hongliang ran away after ten minutes, his three-pronged plan would be ruined, and Chen Lihan would fall into Peng Hongliang's clutches, where she would surely be abused. This was the last thing Lin Yupeng wanted to happen. Therefore, he secretly made up his mind—he absolutely could not let Peng Hongliang take Chen Lihan away; he would rather fight him to the death!

"30—29—28!" Peng Hongliang was still counting, the atmosphere tense and suffocating.

Suddenly, a jeep sped towards them on the highway. Lin Yupeng, with his sharp eyes, immediately recognized the driver as his trusted lieutenant, Duan Wei.

His eyes lit up, and half of his anxiety subsided. He shouted to Peng Hongliang, "My assistant is bringing the money! He's in that jeep!"

Peng Hongliang stopped his countdown, his cunning eyes fixed on the approaching jeep.

Duan Wei arrived at the scene, jumped out, and, holding a black plastic bag, quickly ran to Lin Yupeng and handed it to him.

Lin Yupeng took the black plastic bag and looked inside. It contained the over one million yuan in bribes Dong Bin had received, along with a ledger filled with records of bribery.

He picked up the ledger and stuffed it into his pocket, then shouted to Peng Hongliang, "I've got the money. How do I give it to you?"

Peng Hongliang coldly replied, "Let me see where the money is first. Don't try to fool me!"

Lin Yupeng handed the black plastic bag to Duan Wei and shouted, "I had my assistant put the money on the roof of the car. Take a close look! Besides RMB, there are also US dollars and euros inside. It's over one million yuan!"

"Fine! Lin Yupeng, I'm reminding you again, don't try anything funny. Chen Lihan's life is in my hands!" Peng Hongliang threatened.

Lin Yupeng told Duan Wei to take the money out of the plastic bag and place it on the roof of the car. Then he shouted, "Peng Hongliang, the money's on the roof, take a look!"

Just then, a beam of strong light shone from the direction of the mound—a military flashlight—illuminating the pile of money on the roof.

A few seconds later, Peng Hongliang shouted, "Fine, Lin Yupeng, at least you're somewhat sincere! Have someone take the money, put it in a bag, and hang it on the locust tree closest to the mound by the roadside. I'll release the person as soon as I get the money!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled coldly, "Peng Hongliang, do you think I'm a three-year-old? If you don't release the person after I give you the money, won't I be left with nothing?"

Peng Hongliang said impatiently, "Then what do you want to do? My patience has its limits!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light. After thinking for a moment, he shouted, "How about this?

You send one person with Chen Lihan, and I'll send one..." "Take the money, walk to a spot ten paces away, I'll count to three, and when I say three, we'll release the person and throw the money at the same time, what do you think?"

Peng Hongliang was silent for a moment, then replied, "Okay, let's do it your way! Lin Yupeng, let me remind you again, don't let anyone fire shots, remember there are three guns pointed at Chen Lihan right now!"

Lin Yupeng said, "Don't worry, I won't do anything stupid!"

Both sides started to move. On Lin Yupeng's side, Duan Wei carried a black plastic bag full of money towards the mound. Duan Wei was resourceful, brave, calm, and collected, and Lin Yupeng felt very reassured sending him to rescue Chen Lihan.

On Peng Hongliang's side, Liu Sheng escorted Chen Lihan away. The two groups stopped when they were ten paces apart, and Lin Yupeng began to count to three.

"One! Two! Three!" Lin Yupeng's three words had barely left his lips when Liu Sheng and Duan Wei simultaneously pushed Chen Lihan and threw money at her. Chen Lihan, now facing a life-or-death situation, was desperate and ran towards Duan Wei.

Duan Wei's eyes flashed with a sharp, cold light, and as he threw the money bag, he swiftly rushed forward, pulling Chen Lihan behind him. At the same time, Liu Sheng caught the black plastic bag, opened it, and seeing it was full of money, felt a little more at ease. He turned and hid behind a tree, raising his hand to fire a shot at Duan Wei!

Duan Wei was prepared; he leaped and tackled Chen Lihan to the ground, a bullet whizzing past his head.

Xiang Kui, standing beside Lin Yupeng, jumped out and pulled the fallen Chen Lihan behind Lin Yupeng's Audi, where the car provided cover, making it a safe zone.

After Liu Sheng fired a shot, he quickly grabbed the money bag and hid behind a mound. A moment later, Peng Hongliang laughed menacingly, "Lin Yupeng, you're really keeping your word this time! Farewell!"

Duan Wei got up to chase after him, but Lin Yupeng waved his hand, saying, "Don't chase them! Let them go!"

Duan Wei looked puzzled, but obeyed Lin Yupeng's order and stopped, hiding behind the Audi, awaiting Lin Yupeng's next instructions.

Lin Yupeng knew very well that the ransom Peng Hongliang had received was bribe money from Dong Bin, the director of the Dongwan Public Security Bureau. If he found Dong Bin and explained the situation, Dong Bin would definitely pursue Peng Hongliang relentlessly, making it difficult for Peng Hongliang to escape. This way, he could save his beloved Chen Lihan, drive Peng Hongliang to a dead end, and control Dong Bin—a triple win!

A primeval forest stretched out beside the road. Peng Hongliang and his group quickly abandoned their car and disappeared into the woods. Cui Lei, with his sharp eyes, spotted Lin Yupeng and shouted, "It's Lin Yupeng!

" Peng Hongliang's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he gritted his teeth,

saying in a low voice, "Damn it, why is he everywhere?!" Just then, Lin Yupeng, hidden behind the Audi, shouted, "Peng Hongliang, can't we talk?"

Hidden behind a mound, Peng Hongliang shouted back, "Lin Yupeng, spit it out!

I'm leaving!"

Lin Yupeng shouted, "Didn't you want a million in ransom? If I pay that much, will you release him?"

Peng Hongliang laughed wildly, "Lin Yupeng, are you kidding me? What's your relationship with Chen Lihan? How can you have so much money? And where did you get all this money? Don't try to fool me! "

Lin Yupeng feigned anxiety, saying, "A life is at stake, how could I joke about this! Chen Lihan is my high school classmate, it's only right that I save her. Don't forget I'm the vice president of Tianqiong Group now, getting 1 million is no problem for me. I just asked my assistant to get the money and drive here, I'll get the money in a bit!"

Peng Hongliang's eyes darted around, and he said coldly, "Lin Yupeng, don't try to play tricks on me. If you call the police, I'll kill her right now!"

Lin Yupeng said, "Don't worry, I absolutely won't call the police! But I don't know if Chen Wei can call the police!"

Peng Hongliang replied, "I'll only give you ten minutes! I'll release her once the money is delivered. If the police come, I don't care who called the police, I'll definitely kill her!"

Lin Yupeng said, "Okay, just ten minutes! Peng Hongliang, we're both men, you have to keep your word!"

There was no response from Peng Hongliang. After dialing Duan Wei's number, Lin Yupeng asked urgently, "Did you get the money? Where are you?"

"I got it, I'm on the North Suburbs Expressway!" Duan Wei replied in a deep voice.

"Can you get to the foot of Daqingshan Mountain in 10 minutes?" Lin Yupeng pressed.

"Yes!" Duan Wei answered firmly.

"The sooner the better!" Lin Yupeng hung up the phone, silently praying that the police wouldn't arrive in those ten minutes; if they did, Chen Lihan would be in danger.

Ten minutes is actually a very short time, passing in the blink of an eye, but in this tense situation where things could erupt at any moment, every second was agonizing. The current critical situation was like sitting on a volcano, ready to erupt at any moment!

Chapter 186 Killing Three Birds with One Stone

Chapter 186 Killing Three Birds with One Stone

One minute... two minutes... three minutes... Neither side spoke, and the surroundings were completely silent. Not even a car drove by, because this road led to the mountains, and very few cars could drive this way at this late hour.

Nine minutes had just passed when Peng Hongliang shouted from behind a mound in the woods, "Lin Yupeng! Nine minutes!"

Lin Yupeng felt a surge of anxiety, but replied, "Yes! Don't worry, my assistant will be here soon!"

He looked around and heard Peng Hongliang begin counting down: "50—49—48—"

Lin Yupeng's palms were sweating, and he was extremely anxious. If Peng Hongliang ran away after ten minutes, his three-pronged plan would be ruined, and Chen Lihan would fall into Peng Hongliang's clutches, where she would surely be brutally abused. This was the last thing Lin Yupeng wanted to happen. Therefore, he secretly made up his mind—he absolutely could not let Peng Hongliang take Chen Lihan away; he would rather fight him to the death!

"30—29—28!" Peng Hongliang was still counting down, the atmosphere tense and suffocating.

Suddenly, an SUV sped towards them on the highway. Lin Yupeng, with his sharp eyes, immediately recognized the driver as his trusted lieutenant, Duan Wei.

His eyes lit up, and half of his anxiety subsided. He shouted to Peng Hongliang, "My assistant is bringing the money! He's in that SUV!"

Peng Hongliang stopped his countdown, his cunning eyes fixed on the approaching SUV.

Duan Wei arrived at the scene, jumped out of the car, and quickly ran to Lin Yupeng, handing him a black plastic bag.

Lin Yupeng took the bag and looked inside. It contained the more than one million yuan in bribes that Dong Bin had received, along with the ledger filled with records of bribery.

He picked up the ledger and stuffed it into his pocket, then shouted to Peng Hongliang, "I've got the money, how am I going to give it to you?"

Peng Hongliang coldly replied, "Let me see where the money is first, don't fucking try to fool me!"

Lin Yupeng handed the black plastic bag to Duan Wei and shouted, "I had my assistant put the money on the roof of the car, take a close look! Besides RMB, there are also US dollars and Euros in here, which is more than 1 million RMB!"

"Fine! Lin Yupeng, I'm reminding you again, don't try anything funny, Chen Lihan's life is in my hands!" Peng Hongliang threatened.

Lin Yupeng told Duan Wei to take the money out of the plastic bag and place it on the roof of the car, then shouted again, "Peng Hongliang, the money is on the roof of the car, take a look!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a beam of strong light shone from the direction of the mound, from a military flashlight, and shone directly on the pile of money on the roof of the car.

A few seconds later, Peng Hongliang shouted, "Fine, Lin Yupeng, at least you're somewhat sincere! Have someone take the money, put it in a bag, and hang it on the locust tree near the mound by the roadside. I'll release the person as soon as I get the money!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled coldly, "Peng Hongliang, do you think I'm a three-year-old? If I let you get the money first and then don't release the person, what am I supposed to do but suffer in silence?"

Peng Hongliang said impatiently, "Then what do you want to do? My patience has its limits!"

Lin Yupeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light. After thinking for a moment, he shouted, "How about this?

You send someone with Chen Lihan, and I'll send someone..." "Take the money, walk to a spot ten paces away, I'll count to three, and when I say three, we'll release the person and throw the money at the same time, what do you think?"

Peng Hongliang was silent for a moment, then replied, "Okay, let's do it your way! Lin Yupeng, let me remind you again, don't let anyone fire shots, remember there are three guns pointed at Chen Lihan right now!"

Lin Yupeng said, "Don't worry, I won't do anything stupid!"

Both sides started to move. On Lin Yupeng's side, Duan Wei carried a black plastic bag full of money towards the mound. Duan Wei was resourceful, brave, calm, and collected, and Lin Yupeng felt very reassured sending him to rescue Chen Lihan.

On Peng Hongliang's side, Liu Sheng escorted Chen Lihan away. The two groups stopped when they were ten paces apart, and Lin Yupeng began to count to three.

"One! Two! Three!" Lin Yupeng's three words had barely left his lips when Liu Sheng and Duan Wei simultaneously pushed Chen Lihan and threw money at her. Chen Lihan, now facing a life-or-death situation, was desperate and ran towards Duan Wei.

Duan Wei's eyes flashed with a sharp, cold light, and as he threw the money bag, he swiftly rushed forward, pulling Chen Lihan behind him. At the same time, Liu Sheng caught the black plastic bag, opened it, and seeing it was full of money, felt a little more at ease. He turned and hid behind a tree, raising his hand to fire a shot at Duan Wei!

Duan Wei was prepared; he leaped and tackled Chen Lihan to the ground, a bullet whizzing past his head.

Xiang Kui, standing beside Lin Yupeng, jumped out and pulled the fallen Chen Lihan behind Lin Yupeng's Audi, where the car provided cover, making it a safe zone.

After Liu Sheng fired a shot, he quickly grabbed the money bag and hid behind a mound. A moment later, Peng Hongliang laughed menacingly, "Lin Yupeng, you're really keeping your word this time! Farewell!"

Duan Wei got up to chase after him, but Lin Yupeng waved his hand, saying, "Don't chase them! Let them go!"

Duan Wei looked puzzled, but obeyed Lin Yupeng's order and stopped, hiding behind the Audi, awaiting Lin Yupeng's next instructions.

Lin Yupeng knew very well that the ransom Peng Hongliang had received was bribe money from Dong Bin, the director of the Dongwan Public Security Bureau. If he found Dong Bin and explained the situation, Dong Bin would definitely pursue Peng Hongliang relentlessly, making it difficult for Peng Hongliang to escape. This way, he could save his beloved Chen Lihan, drive Peng Hongliang to a dead end, and control Dong Bin—a triple win! "

You're the new vice president of Tianqiong Group, huh? We seem to have met before, haven't we?"

Lin Yupeng smiled calmly and said, "Yes! A few days ago at the police station, I needed to ask Ruan Yihong for something!"

A fleeting, almost imperceptible glint flashed in Dong Bin's eyes as he said in a deep voice, "Oh! I heard you paid over a million yuan in ransom to rescue hostage Chen Lihan, and said you wanted to see me in person to discuss something important. What is it?" Lin

Yupeng smiled calmly, a strange glint in his eyes, and said in a low voice, "Director Dong, the million yuan ransom I paid is related to you!"

Dong Bin's face darkened upon hearing this, and he said sinisterly, "Mr. Lin, are you joking? How could the ransom you paid be related to me?"

Lin Yupeng glanced coldly at Dong Bin, and said with a mysterious, wicked smile, "Even if I had the greatest courage, I wouldn't dare joke in front of the police chief! Director Dong, I have something to show you!" After saying this

, he took out a USB drive from his briefcase. Inside were pictures of Dong Bin's bribery ledger and illicit funds, as well as a short video clip obtained from Yang Yue's secret computer, showing Dong Bin having passionate sex with a beautiful woman in a hotel.

Lin Yupeng handed the USB drive to Dong Bin, smiling, "Director Dong, take a close look at what's inside! You'll definitely find it interesting!" Dong

Bin picked up the USB drive with a suspicious look, examining it closely. His tiger-like eyes flashed with suspicion. He turned on the computer on his desk, inserted the USB drive, and opened its contents…

Lin Yupeng had been watching Dong Bin with a mocking smile, but Dong Bin's expression grew increasingly grim and cold, gradually darkening like a storm cloud. Then, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, like lightning striking through a rolling storm cloud, chilling to the bone.

After a long while, Dong Bin suddenly stood up, giving Lin Yupeng a cold glance. His gaze was complex, containing surprise, resentment, fear, and a palpable killing intent.

He strode to the door, opened it, looked around, then quickly locked it and turned to face Lin Yupeng.

Lin Yupeng sneered, “Director Dong, I don’t think you’re stupid enough to try and silence me, are you?”

Dong Bin’s face was as cold as iron, staring intently at Lin Yupeng, an invisible pressure emanating from him. He coldly said, “Come with me.” After saying this

, he turned and went into a break room on the left side of the office. Lin Yupeng chuckled, got up, and followed him in, closing the door behind him.

Dong Bin certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to kill someone to silence them. Even as the police chief, he didn't have a license to kill, and he wouldn't take action unless absolutely necessary. He also had to consider his future.

Besides, even if he killed Lin Yupeng, it wouldn't make a difference. Since Lin Yupeng dared to come, he must have had a backup plan. Killing him wouldn't cover up his crimes; on the contrary, it would expose them to the public.

Dong Bin's rest room is not large, about 10 square meters. It is divided into a bathroom, a sofa, a coffee table, a soft bed and a bedside table.

Lin Yupeng and Dong Bin sat down on the sofa, about a meter apart. Dong Bin's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he scrutinized Lin Yupeng for a few moments before asking in a deep voice, "Mr. Lin! How did you get the contents of the USB drive?"

Lin Yupeng glanced coldly at Dong Bin and smiled calmly, "I found that video on Yang Yue's computer. As for the ledger and the money... well, that's a question for you."

Dong Bin pressed, "Where are the ledger and the money now?"

Lin Yupeng laughed heartily, "They're with Peng Hongliang! Didn't I pay a ransom to ensure Chen Lihan's safe release? That ransom is your money, and the ledger is in the pile of money!"

Actually, Lin Yupeng hadn't put the ledger in the money; he was just saying that to provoke Dong Bin into focusing all his efforts on hunting down Peng Hongliang and his gang. Upon

hearing this, Dong Bin's face turned ashen with anger. He pointed at Lin Yupeng and snarled, "You... why did you do this?"

Lin Yupeng calmly laughed and said, "I don't have enough money to pay the ransom, so I'll have to borrow it from you temporarily. As for the ledger, I forgot to take it out of it." A sharp

glint flashed in Dong Bin's eyes, and he sneered, "I think you did this on purpose!

Where did you get the ledger and the money?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "You'll have to ask your wife about that. By the way, your wife is deceased... Alas, the dead can't tell you anything!"

Dong Bin's face turned cold, and he said hatefully, "I knew it was that bitch! To be honest, my relationship with her has never been good. She, a woman, has always interfered in my affairs. At the beginning of this year, our relationship finally broke down, and she moved back to her hometown in Songyang County. The ledger must have been written during that period! She wanted to gather enough evidence to accuse me, but she suddenly died of a heart attack. Heh, what a karmic retribution!" Although Dong Bin

's words were concise, Lin Yupeng had already deduced the deeper meaning behind them. Dong Bin's wife was a woman with a strong sense of justice who had always interfered with her husband's illegal activities. Coupled with Dong Bin's frequent affairs, their relationship was bound to break down sooner or later. But where did that money come from?

Lin Yupeng laid out his questions, and Dong Bin didn't hide anything either. His eyes flashed with even more resentment as he gritted his teeth and said, "I gave her all that money. I wanted to shut her up, but I didn't expect her to save it all up so she could report me later!"

After saying that, his sharp and sinister gaze fell on Lin Yupeng, and he said with a forced smile, "Mr. Lin! I've been completely honest and told you all these secrets. Shouldn't you also tell me your true thoughts?" "

Chapter 189 Formal Cooperation"

Lin

Yupeng laughed heartily, his eyes flashing with sharp, cold light. Meeting Dong Bin's gaze, he said solemnly, word by word, "My idea is very simple: let's cooperate!"

Dong Bin suddenly revealed a sly smile and said, "President Lin, actually, I already guessed it even if you didn't say it!"

Lin Yupeng smiled and said, "Director Dong, I know you and Yang Yue used to have a cooperative relationship, but now Yang Yue has fallen from power, and I have taken over as the vice president of Tianqiong Group. I still want to continue the previous cooperative relationship."

A mysterious light flashed in Dong Bin's tiger eyes, and he laughed heartily, "Good, that's exactly what I was thinking! I heard that you, President Lin, are young, capable, and resourceful, and you even brought down the cunning Yang Yue. I feel much safer cooperating with you!"

Lin Yupeng chuckled dryly, "So, Director Dong agrees to cooperate?" "

Dong Bin smiled and said, "Of course, but I hope Mr. Lin won't go too far in the future. After all, we live in a society governed by law now, and my abilities as a mere bureau chief are limited; I'm afraid

I can't satisfy you!" A glint flashed in Lin Yupeng's eyes, and he chuckled dryly, "I understand! Safety is the most important thing. As long as we work together, we'll definitely achieve a win-win situation! But, how can I contact you?"

Dong Bin gave him a string of numbers, a mobile phone number, and then added, "This is my secret mobile phone number. Only the two of us know it now. Write it down, and call this number if you need anything. If I don't answer, it's because my phone isn't with me. You can send a message, and I'll contact you as soon as I see it!"

Lin Yupeng wrote down Dong Bin's mysterious mobile phone number and smiled, "Okay! I hope we can cooperate happily!" "Having said that, he extended his hand.

Dong Bin smiled slightly and shook hands with Lin Yupeng. Lin Yupeng felt his hand was rough and strong, and considering his personality, he seemed not so easy to control.

"Next, you need to focus all your efforts on capturing Peng Hongliang, and the police officers involved in the pursuit must be your trusted confidants, understand?" Lin Yupeng smiled.

"Hehe, I understand! I'm prepared to personally lead the pursuit; Peng Hongliang won't escape!" Dong Bin's tone was filled with deep confidence and decisiveness.

Lin Yupeng chuckled and said, "Then I'll take my leave?"

Dong Bin said in a deep voice, "Okay!" The two got up and came out of the break room. Dong Bin quickly stepped forward and opened the outer door, saying, "I won't see you off!"

"Goodbye!" Lin Yupeng glanced at him meaningfully, then quickly walked out of the director's office, feeling a surge of smugness: "Peng Hongliang, your end is near! Dong Bin, don't even think about getting away unscathed if you cooperate with me!" Lin

Yupeng left the Dongwan branch office after 10 p.m. He and Xiang Kui returned home together.

Entering the bedroom, he found Fang Na still awake, half-reclining on the bed reading Eileen Chang's novel, *Half a Lifetime's Romance*.

Her large, clear eyes showed weariness, her eyelids heavy; she was merely trying to delay sleep by reading. Upon seeing Lin Yupeng, she immediately put the book aside, threw herself into his arms, and said sweetly, "Honey, you're finally back! I was so worried! What was in that plastic bag?"

Lin Yupeng gently stroked her smooth, black hair, his heart warming. Fang Na had been so obedient, not looking into the black plastic bag. He softly comforted her, "Don't worry, it's something a friend left at our house. He urgently needs it today, and since I wasn't home, he called you to give it to him." Fang Na gave a soft "

Oh," completely trusting Lin Yupeng's words. Lin Yupeng, embracing her alluring and incredibly sexy body, was overcome with desire. He lifted her up by the waist, gently placed her on the bed, and lightly kissed her delicate face twice. Then he moved his lips to her ear and whispered, "Wife, is today okay?"

He meant to ask if Fang Na's period was over and if they could have sex normally today. Fang Na's pretty face showed a look of guilt, and she gently shook her head, saying, "Husband, I'm sorry, how about tomorrow?"

Lin Yupeng chuckled, gently breathed into her ear, and softly said, "Sure, actually your mouth up there is even better than your mouth down there!"

"How embarrassing!" "You're so naughty... um..." Fang Na gave Lin Yupeng a shy, glaring look, but before she could finish her sentence, Lin Yupeng silenced her with a kiss.

Lin Yupeng's tongue swirled in Fang Na's mouth. Having shared countless passionate kisses with Lin Yupeng, Fang Na's kissing skills had improved considerably, and she actively responded, their tongues intertwining and entwining, waves

of pleasure flowing through her like a gushing spring. Lin Yupeng's hand slipped inside her nightgown, gently kneading her full, white, and elastic breasts, playing with her delicate nipples. Fang Na's body trembled slightly, waves of tingling, blissful pleasure washing over her.

Her hand, involuntarily, also slipped inside Lin Yupeng's clothes, gently caressing his sensitive areas. Lin Yupeng felt a surge of passion coursing through his body...

Although there wasn't actual intercourse that night, Fang Na used her incredibly sexy figure to gently serve Lin Yupeng. Her hands, mouth, hips, and breasts interacted seamlessly, finally pushing Lin Yupeng to the peak of pleasure. The intoxicating pleasure was almost as intense as traditional methods.

There's a saying that a woman who appears shy and reserved on the outside might be more unrestrained in bed than one who appears passionate and outgoing. Fang Na was a perfect example. She deeply loved Lin Yupeng and was willing to do anything for him. After Lin Yupeng's exploration, her body became even more radiant and alluring.

After a passionate night of lovemaking, Fang Na fell into a deep sleep, exhausted. Lin Yupeng, lying beside her, couldn't sleep. He thought about what had happened that night—enough to make a TV series.

He also thought about Chen Lihan. He wasn't sure how much she felt for him, but after tonight's events, he had a feeling that Chen Lihan and Fei Wenchao's marriage might be affected.

Lin Yupeng's guess was correct; Chen Lihan and Fei Wenchao's relationship had indeed hit a crisis after tonight…

Meanwhile, Chen Wei led Chen Lihan and Fei Wenchao back to the Xinhang Hotel. Upon arriving at the VIP room where the engagement ceremony had been held, they found it in complete disarray. Because of earlier injuries, two police officers were still investigating the scene, and hotel security and staff were cleaning up the mess.

Chen Wei sighed helplessly and went to appease the guests who hadn't left and were demanding an explanation.

Fei Wenchao glanced coldly at Chen Lihan and said indifferently, "Lihan, come with me for a moment, I have something to ask you!"

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