38: I studied medicine; I don't know how to design underwear!

"You're spouting nonsense!"

Lin Jianren trembled with rage, pointing at the car and roaring, "Did you two say bad things about me in front of The Foolish Old Man, sowing discord?!"

"We didn't say anything wrong!"

Li Qin looked innocent, blinking her eyes, "We just told the truth, informing the Expert that you're 'riddled with five poisons' and asking him to be careful not to get infected. How is that spouting nonsense?"

"You... you deserve to die!!!"

Lin Jianren's vision blurred, and his blood pressure surged.

Just then, Ye Chen pushed open the car door and stepped out, a slight smile playing on his lips: "You already think we deserve to die?"

He paused, his tone leisurely.

"Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you, The Foolish Old Man told you not to come anymore because..."

"He has officially joined Shuyue Group as a public consultant."

"So, you really don't need to, and can't, come anymore."

"Wh-what?!" Lin Jianren was struck by lightning, stumbling and almost collapsing to the ground.

The Foolish Old Man... joined Shu Yue?

The Foolish Old Man, whom he had visited three times and offered great benefits to, yet couldn't persuade, was actually secured by Shu Yue???

"You really... deserve to die!!!" He completely lost his composure.

Bing Lan also got out of the car.

"Lin Jianren, you are the one who deserves to die."

"You sent people to attack Ye Chen twice; don't think no one knows."

"You ordered the theft of my group's secrets; don't think no one found out."

"If you dare to cause trouble again, I won't mind letting the police pay you a visit for a nice chat."

Li Qin raised her hand in agreement: "Exactly! My older brother is from the criminal police squad, you know. Catching bad guys like you is a sure thing for him!"

"You... you all... you all deserve to die... Pfft!!!"

Lin Jianren pointed at the three in front of him, a breath caught in his throat, and finally, his eyes rolled back as he fainted from sheer anger.

"Boss!"

His subordinates immediately fell into a chaotic mess, rushing forward to help him up.

Ye Chen and the other two ignored the chaotic scene, turned around, and got back into the car.

Then.

Led by The Foolish Old Man's Bodyguard, they drove onto the road back to the city.

In the car.

Li Qin couldn't help but giggle whenever she thought of Lin Jianren's disheveled state.

"Hahaha, that was so satisfying! Let's see if he still dares to be arrogant in the future!"

"Once the news of him being 'riddled with five poisons' spreads in the circle, I wonder how his Yuezi Group will maintain itself!"

She laughed for a while, then noticed Ye Chen was silent, so she leaned over the front seat and asked curiously.

"Younger Male Cousin, why aren't you speaking?"

"We just taught the group's number one enemy a lesson, aren't you happy?"

Ye Chen said indifferently: "There's nothing to be happy or unhappy about; he got what he deserved. I was just thinking..."

"Thinking what?"

"I was thinking about whether to buy some shares of Yuezi Group."

Li Qin was stunned, then rolled her eyes: "Huh? Are you okay? He's in such a state, the stock will definitely plummet through the earth's core, and you still want to buy?"

Bing Lan's lips curved slightly, and she spoke coolly.

"Lin Jianren's group's stock has indeed been falling recently, already close to rock bottom."

"If there are idle funds, buying now, and waiting for public opinion to fully ferment and the stock price to bottom out, the group will inevitably make big moves to save itself. At that time..."

"It will definitely rebound. Short-term trading indeed offers an opportunity to make a profit."

Ye Chen smiled: "Thank you for the President's guidance!"

Li Qin looked at the two of them, crossing her arms and pouting angrily.

"I'm speechless with you two!"

"One really dares to think, and the other really dares to teach!"

"Ye Chen, I've noticed you're a real money-grubber, with only money in your eyes!"

Ye Chen smiled, not explaining.

Having experienced that dark period of being jointly scammed by Hu Jing and Wang Xiaodong and burdened with huge debts... he understood the importance of money more than anyone.

What's wrong with liking money?

Bing Lan naturally knew about Ye Chen's past; she also didn't say much.

Li Qin looked at the silent pair, then out the window, muttering softly: "What's going on? So mysterious, it's like I'm the only one kept in the dark..."

Before long.

The car drove back to Shuyue Group.

As soon as it stopped, Bing Lan's phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID—Hao Shuang.

This woman, who had sent the fox immortal statue containing hidden dangers, almost took her life, and now she still had the nerve to call?

Bing Lan frowned slightly and slid the answer button.

"Lan Lan! Wuwu... I'm finished, I'm really finished..."

Hao Shuang's terrified and desperate wailing came through.

"I've been diagnosed with several kinds... of that disease!"

"The doctor said it's very troublesome... I heard you have a capable person by your side who can cure it..."

"Please, ask him to save me, I'll pay any amount!"

Bing Lan was surprised and asked: "Who infected you?"

The crying on the other end of the phone paused, and she stammered.

"I don't know, maybe... it was an accident during filming..."

"Don't know?"

Bing Lan interrupted her, "If you can't even clarify the source, then what does this have to do with me?"

"No! Lan Lan! Don't hang up!"

Hao Shuang screamed desperately, pleading, "For the sake of our past acquaintance, please help me... Lan Lan, I beg you!"

Bing Lan's voice was as cold as ice: "Tell me, who infected you?"

Hao Shuang broke down, no longer daring to hide it: "It's... it's Lin Jianren!"

Li Qin was shocked!

Bing Lan also frowned deeply!

They had just guessed this.

After all, besides Lin Jianren, it seemed no one else knew that there was someone by Bing Lan's side who could save people.

And Hao Shuang, just like Lin Jianren, was 'riddled with five poisons'!

But when the truth was revealed, anger surged in their hearts.

Turns out... when Hao Shuang sent the fox immortal statue, Lin Jianren was already up to something!

Just as Bing Lan was about to speak, Ye Chen suddenly leaned closer to the phone and said calmly: "The person you're looking for is me."

Hao Shuang's voice was filled with astonishment: "You... you are that Expert?"

"That's right." Ye Chen continued, "I can cure your illness, but my help is not free."

Bing Lan and Li Qin cast him puzzled glances, not understanding why Ye Chen would save this woman who had once harmed Bing Lan.

Hao Shuang, as if grasping at a life-saving straw, said urgently: "I understand! The remuneration is negotiable! I still have some savings, and if that's not enough, I can play musical instruments, paint, and sing. Just name your price..."

"Stop."

Ye Chen cut her off directly, his words startling, "I don't need your service, nor do I lack your meager money. I only want one thing."

"What?" Hao Shuang's breathing hitched.

Ye Chen smiled slightly: "Lin Jianren's criminal evidence."

The two women suddenly understood.

Li Qin lowered her voice and whispered into Bing Lan's ear: "Younger Male Cousin is going to completely destroy Lin Jianren, isn't he?"

Bing Lan murmured in response: "Lin Jianren sent people to attack us repeatedly, bringing this upon himself. He has no one to blame but himself."

After a few seconds of dead silence on the phone, Hao Shuang's terrified scream came through: "No... impossible! I... I don't have it! How could I have his criminal evidence?"

Ye Chen shrugged.

"Whether you have it or not isn't up to you to say 'no.'"

"This is the only thing I want."

"I'll be at the group today; I won't wait if you're late."

"Please! I really..." Hao Shuang pleaded tearfully, but Ye Chen didn't give her a chance to bargain further, decisively hanging up the phone.

Ye Chen returned the phone to Bing Lan, and Li Qin couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

"Younger Male Cousin, your move is brilliant!"

"You've avenged all our grievances in one go and ensured that scoundrel Lin will never rise again!"

Ye Chen shook his head: "If others don't offend me, I don't offend them. He brought this upon himself. However... whether he can be punished depends on whether that woman delivers."

Bing Lan nodded slightly, saying to Ye Chen.

"You stay at the group today, in case Hao Shuang comes."

She turned to Li Qin, "Qin Qin, take him around."

"Leave it to me!"

Li Qin smiled like a little fox who had stolen a chicken, immediately taking Ye Chen's arm, "Younger Male Cousin, big sister will continue to take you to the twelfth floor's underwear design department and exhibition area. I guarantee you'll be... greatly enlightened and feast your eyes!"

Ye Chen: "..."

Bing Lan: "..."

...Soon, the three returned to Shuyue Group. After properly placing the Nine-Tailed Fox Jade Carving, Li Qin indeed dragged Ye Chen along, beginning her 'grand' tour.

Unlike the previous low-key visit, this time Li Qin directly pulled Ye Chen's arm, starting from the lobby and introducing him to everyone they met.

"Manager Zhang, allow me to formally introduce you, this is Ye Chen, President Bing's personally hired special consultant and exclusive driver!"

"Team Leader Wang, meet Ye Chen, my boyf... oh no, President Bing's exclusive driver and consultant!"

"Oh dear, Director Li, weren't you curious last time who helped the group solve a big problem? It's him, Ye Chen!"

Her posture and volume were as if she was afraid others wouldn't hear... Ye Chen, held by her, felt like a rare animal on display, completely uncomfortable.

Everywhere they went, eyes were on them.

"Special Consultant?"

A male designer wearing black-rimmed glasses pushed up his spectacles, jealousy almost overflowing from his eyes, "I wonder which area of design Consultant Ye specializes in?"

Ye Chen explained helplessly: "I'm a medical student; I don't design underwear."

"Why aren't you contributing to medicine, running around driving instead?" The male designer couldn't hold back.

Ye Chen shrugged, a look of frankness on his face: "President Bing offered too much; I really couldn't refuse."

The entire place instantly fell silent.

Everyone felt a sense of powerlessness, like punching cotton...