36: fast and Furious!

Ye Chen looked bewildered: “Private masseur? Miss Bing... what new arrangement is this?”

Bing Lan paused on the other end of the line before softly explaining.

“I've barely slept a full night these past few years, but last night, Qin Qin told me that after your massage, I slept very soundly.”

“When I woke up today, I realized it was the most restful sleep I've had in years.”

“So, I think your massage is actually effective for me.”

Letting Ye Chen try it initially was just a whim.

But the refreshing feeling she had upon waking this morning made her crave it even more.

Ye Chen suddenly understood—it was that little demoness Li Qin who started this... He chuckled: “It's good that you can sleep well; sleep is fundamental. After a few more meridian adjustments, your insomnia problem should be solved.”

“I appreciate the trouble.”

Bing Lan responded, then changed the subject.

“Oh, right, come pick us up at Number One Courtyard later. We'll go to Master The Foolish Old Man's place together.”

“He sent word that the jade carving is complete.”

Ye Chen's spirits lifted: “That fast? I'll be right there!”

He hung up the phone and helplessly scratched his head.

Great, the job of driver and consultant hadn't even warmed up yet, and now he had the title of private masseur... He performed a Carp Flip to get out of bed and rushed into the bathroom to wash up.

After finishing, he drove to Number One Courtyard.

When the villa door opened, Bing Lan and Li Qin were already waiting at the entrance.

“Younger Male Cousin, good morning!”

Li Qin waved cheerfully.

When Ye Chen saw her, the hazy figure he had seen through the wall last night involuntarily flashed through his mind, and his ears felt slightly warm.

If he hadn't seen wrong, Li Qin had a small mole on her butt... “Morning...” His gaze shifted.

Li Qin blinked her large eyes and curiously leaned closer: “Huh? Why is your face red?”

Ye Chen lightly coughed and pretended to be calm, fanning himself with his hand: “It's nothing, just a bit warm.”

The moment he spoke, a chilly early winter wind swept past, carrying withered leaves and slipping into the collars of the three people.

They simultaneously shivered.

Li Qin: “...”

Bing Lan: “...”

Ye Chen: “...”

After an awkward silence, Bing Lan spoke calmly: “Let's go.”

The atmosphere eased, and the three got into the car model.

Just as Ye Chen shifted into gear, he glanced at the rearview mirror and frowned slightly: “We have a tail.”

Several unremarkable gray vans were trailing them, neither too close nor too far.

Using his Clairvoyance Secret Art, he could see people inside those vehicles, and they were staring at them... Bing Lan didn't look back: “Lose them.”

“Understood.”

Ye Chen took a deep breath and gripped the steering wheel, “Hold on tight.”

Before his words even fell, he slammed the accelerator!

Boom—!

The V12 engine let out a deep roar, and the car model shot out like an arrow released from a bow, the intense G-force pressing the two women firmly into their seats!

“Ah!” Li Qin let out a short gasp and instinctively grabbed the armrest. “Younger Male Cousin, what car did you use to drive?”

Ye Chen circulated the Qi within his body and calmly replied: “Bumper cars.”

Bing Lan: “???”

Li Qin: “???”

Almost simultaneously, the vans behind them accelerated together!

What was more alarming was... several black sports cars suddenly rushed out from a side road, their engines roaring as they joined the chase!

This... was clearly premeditated!

A sudden highway rampage immediately unfolded!

Ye Chen's eyes were sharp; the extraordinary perception granted by the Inheritance allowed him to know the road conditions intimately.

Under his control, this behemoth actually displayed astonishing flexibility.

Sometimes he overtook right next to the curb, brushing past other cars.

Sometimes he cut into the emergency lane, accelerating to the limit in a confined space.

The thrilling scene made Li Qin scream non-stop... “Damn it, is that driver crazy?!”

In the trailing van, the Bald Man in Sunglasses watched the car model weave through traffic like a fish, completely stunned.

That's insane!

This is a busy downtown area during rush hour; even professional racers wouldn't dare drive like this... “Boss, they must have spotted us!” the subordinate in the passenger seat hurriedly said.

The bald man's face twisted into a snarl. He grabbed the walkie-talkie and roared: “Force them to stop! Otherwise, I can't explain this to CEO Lin!”

As soon as he spoke, the pursuing vehicles immediately began to surround them, trying to squeeze the car model toward the roadside.

A black sports car was about to forcibly merge and squeeze them from the right, but the car model not only didn't slow down but suddenly surged forward. At the moment of collision, it made a precisely executed lane change to the left, narrowly avoiding the hit!

The sports car missed, swung out of control, almost hit the guardrail, and sharply reduced speed.

“Damn! Is he driving a tank or an F1 car?” the sports car driver cursed, still shaken.

Another van tried to overtake and intercept from the left, but Ye Chen had already spotted a narrow gap ahead and suddenly swerved the steering wheel.

The next moment, the car model, like a swimming fish, instantly darted through, leaving the van blocked behind it.

“Beautiful!”

Li Qin excitedly shouted, watching the scenery fly past the window, “Younger Male Cousin, your bumper car skills are definitely King-tier!”

Although Bing Lan didn't speak, her gaze toward Ye Chen was filled with shock!

An ordinary person, who not only knows medical arts, martial arts, stone gambling, and Feng Shui! That would be enough, but now... he also possesses such professional driving skills???

Actually, Ye Chen's driving skills were mediocre, but everything was different under the augmentation of the Inheritance!

Ye Chen's expression was calm, his foot never easing off the accelerator. The car darted left and right through the rush hour traffic. After several dangerous maneuvers and direction changes, the tails in the rearview mirror finally vanished completely... He sighed in relief: “We lost them.”

“My goodness!”

Once the car stabilized, Li Qin patted her chest and let out a long breath, then stared at the back of Ye Chen's head with shining beautiful eyes. “Younger Male Cousin, be honest, how many hidden skills do you have left? With these driving skills, even a professional racer would have to call you Master!”

Ye Chen rubbed his nose: “Sister Qin, don't flatter me. I'm just a driver; how could I know everything? After all, I'm not omnipotent...”

“You're not omnipotent enough?”

Li Qin gestured dramatically: “Medical arts, Feng Shui, appraisal, fighting... now you're even showing off fancy driving skills. I think you're an omnipotent Superman wearing a driver's skin, and yet you're still being modest here!”

Ye Chen felt a bit awkward from her words and could only chuckle dryly twice.

He absolutely couldn't expose the Inheritance... Bing Lan pursed her lips and changed the subject appropriately: “Whose people were they?”

Ye Chen didn't even need to think.

“Lin Jianren.”

While he was performing the 'Speed and Passion' show just now, he used the Clairaudience Secret Art from the Inheritance to eavesdrop on their communication.

Therefore.

He already knew who the other party was.

“Lin Jianren?”

Li Qin exclaimed, “That guy who was diagnosed by the hospital as having 'All Five Poisons'? Is he crazy? Daring to do this in broad daylight!”

Within their circle, the secret of Lin Jianren having All Five Poisons had already spread outside the hospital because the blockade wasn't timely enough, allowing the inspection report to leak.

Bing Lan's eyes completely chilled: “It seems he's desperate. Unable to get the imperial green and unable to cure his illness, he's resorting to drastic measures.”

Ye Chen nodded.

“Last time, he sent people to capture me, but I taught them a lesson.”

“He probably hasn't given up and wants to try again now.”

“Too arrogant!” Li Qin angrily pulled out her phone. “I'm calling the police right now! I'll have my Older Brother arrest them all and force them to drink chili water!”

“Don't rush.”

Ye Chen shook his head, “Business is important. Let's go retrieve the imperial green first.”

Li Qin wanted to argue: “But...”

“Listen to Ye Chen.”

Bing Lan calmly interrupted, “Since Lin Jianren dared to make a move, he won't leave any obvious evidence. Let's go to Master The Foolish Old Man's place first; don't make him wait.”

Seeing that Bing Lan had also spoken, Li Qin pouted, reluctantly put away her phone: “Fine, fine, I'll listen to you, but this isn't over. Once we get the jade carving, I'll show that Lin Jianren what for!”

Ye Chen smiled and said nothing more.

The car model weaved through traffic and soon arrived at The Foolish Old Man's residence.

The three entered the villa hall and saw The Foolish Old Man already seated formally in a Grand Tutor's Chair.

On the mahogany table in front of him, an object covered by a golden silk cloth was neatly placed.

Its hazy outline invited speculation.

“Master, we've arrived.” Bing Lan stepped forward and spoke softly.

The Foolish Old Man's gaze, however, passed over her and landed directly on Ye Chen.

The next moment, under the shocked gazes of Bing Lan, Li Qin, and The Foolish Old Man's Bodyguard, this world-renowned carving master suddenly stood up.

Then.

Facing Ye Chen, he cupped his hands and bowed deeply.

“Little Friend Ye!”

“Thank you for saving my life!”