42: Jin Meiting, try threatening me again?

Ye Chen expressionlessly tore a page from the notepad on the conference table, quickly scribbled a few lines, and handed it casually to Hao Shuang.

"Follow this prescription to prepare the medicine. One dose daily, decocted in water, taken separately in the morning and evening."

"Drink this for one month first."

"Come back to see me after one month."

Hao Shuang quickly accepted the prescription with both hands and bowed repeatedly: "Thank you, Master! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Bing Lan spoke indifferently.

"The item has been handed over, and you have the prescription. You may leave now."

"Yes, yes, yes! I won't bother President Bing or anyone else!"

Hao Shuang carefully put away the prescription, turned around, and fled the conference room.

As soon as the door closed, Li Qin hung up the phone and asked doubtfully, "Younger Male Cousin, are you really going to treat her? She's the one who sent the fox immortal statue to harm Sister Bing Lan. Are you just letting her off?"

Ye Chen was surprised by this news, but he still countered with a question.

"I said it could be treated, but when did I say I could..."

"Cure her?"

Li Qin was stunned: "Ah? That prescription of yours..."

"That is merely a common prescription intended to temporarily suppress the various toxins in her body and prevent them from conflicting and worsening."

Ye Chen explained slowly, word by word, "In a month, she will likely be in the detention center, and she won't have the time to come back to me for the next prescription that truly cleanses the toxins."

Hearing this, the two women instantly realized the truth!

Li Qin couldn't help but widen her eyes and exclaim.

"Younger Male Cousin! You... you're too sinister!"

"This means Hao Shuang handed over the evidence that can nail Lin Jianren for free, yet she hasn't even gotten rid of the root cause of her illness and still faces imprisonment?!"

How could a woman who helped Lin Jianren cultivate a song and dance troupe and held evidence possibly be innocent?

Ye Chen shrugged: "She made her own choice. I merely gave her an opportunity, but clearly, she didn't fully seize it."

Li Qin clapped her hands in delight and said excitedly.

"That's great! Once this evidence is submitted, Lin Jianren and his protective umbrella definitely won't be able to escape!"

"Now my brother is going to achieve a great merit!"

Bing Lan said nothing. After the two finished speaking, she stated plainly, "Let's go, time to eat."

Ye Chen nodded.

"Nothing is more important than eating!"

Li Qin affectionately hooked Bing Lan's arm, and the three left the conference room together.

Cloud Top Pavilion truly lived up to its name.

It was situated atop the highest building in Xiamen City, surrounded on all sides by huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

Being inside felt like floating among the clouds, with the entire city's bustling network visible below.

A waiter led them to a quiet booth with an excellent view.

Bing Lan pushed the menu directly in front of Ye Chen: "See what you like, order anything."

Ye Chen smiled. Just as he took the menu and before he could open it, Bing Lan's phone on the table began to buzz.

She glanced at it, swiped the answer button, and put it on speakerphone: "Hello, Sister Meiting?"

On the other end of the line, Jin Meiting's charming voice immediately came through.

"Oh, my dear Lan Lan, where are you having fun?"

"It's already mealtime, aren't you going to return my little Younger Male Cousin to me?"

"How long do you plan to monopolize him?"

Ye Chen frowned slightly.

That woman really came looking for him!

It's probably about Chen Bo yesterday... Bing Lan's expression remained unchanged: "What, does Sister Meiting need him?"

"Exactly!"

Jin Meiting's tone carried a hint of complaint.

"I just had a little wine, so I can't drive!"

"Where is he right now?"

Bing Lan calmly replied: "Cloud Top Pavilion."

"Cloud Top Pavilion?"

Jin Meiting's voice held surprise, "What a coincidence? I happen to be nearby. Why don't I just come over and find you? I can grab a meal while I'm at it. Lan Lan, you wouldn't mind, would you?"

"Welcome."

"Then I'll be there right away~"

After speaking, she smoothly hung up the phone.

Listening to the dial tone on the phone, Li Qin pouted: "Sister Meiting is probably coming to snatch Younger Male Cousin away!"

Ye Chen twitched the corner of his mouth, wearing a wry smile externally and a cold sneer internally.

This woman most likely called because she knew the situation here.

If she wasn't coming for her godson, then she was acting under Zheng Hu's instruction.

"What's wrong?" Bing Lan noticed Ye Chen's change and asked, "Don't want to see her?"

Ye Chen composed himself and joked half-seriously.

"How could that be!"

"I just feel like I won't be able to shake off this 'Time Management Master' title."

"I just helped President Bing clean up your organization, and immediately after, the Big Sister-in-Law personally comes to claim me..."

"The job of being a driver for me is busier than being a CEO."

Ye Chen amused Li Qin.

Bing Lan also slightly curved the corners of her lips.

"Since she's coming, let's eat together," Bing Lan said. "Sister Meiting can be a bit impatient sometimes."

Ye Chen nodded, saying nothing more.

A few minutes later, a figure radiating charm and allure appeared in the sight of the three.

Jin Meiting was dressed in a dark green, off-the-shoulder velvet gown. The silky fabric flowed along her body's curves, gathered at the waist, and then cascaded down into a mermaid skirt.

The skirt swayed slightly with her steps, outlining her mature and voluptuous figure.

Dangerous, yet elegant.

She wore a charming smile, walked straight to the booth, and naturally sat down in the empty seat opposite Ye Chen.

"Oh, Qin Qin is here too?"

Li Qin immediately raised a sweet smile: "Yes, Sister Meiting, what a coincidence!"

"Indeed."

Jin Meiting elegantly tucked a few stray hairs behind her ear and turned to Bing Lan, "Lan Lan, you chose the perfect time for this meal; I arrived just in time."

The three women quickly started chatting about recent fashion trends and entertainment gossip, effectively leaving Ye Chen aside for the moment.

Well... when women chat, men can never keep up with the channel.

But Ye Chen was happy for the peace and quiet, and continued looking through the menu by himself.

Before long, the dishes were served one after another.

Just as Ye Chen was about to pick up his chopsticks, he suddenly felt something rubbing against his thigh.

Ye Chen paused his movement and looked up.

At the table, Jin Meiting was discussing a new handbag with Li Qin, and Bing Lan was listening attentively.

All three women acted as if nothing was happening.

Ye Chen lowered his eyes, his gaze sweeping beneath the table.

The mischievous foot was indeed Jin Meiting's.

He put down his chopsticks without changing his expression and picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth.

"You all keep chatting. I'm going to the restroom."

After speaking, he walked toward the restroom.

However, just a few steps later, Jin Meiting's smiling voice came from behind him: "I'm going to the restroom to touch up my makeup too. Lan Lan, Qin Qin, please wait a moment."

Ye Chen did not look back.

After he entered the restroom, Jin Meiting indeed followed him in.

Ye Chen ignored her, walked straight to the urinal, and unbuckled his belt.

"Little Driver, you have quite some nerve, don't you?"

Jin Meiting leaned against the washbasin, crossing her arms, "Behind my back, you hooked up with that Bai Wanqing whose husband died? And you got Chen Bo thrown into jail?"

Ye Chen's expression remained unchanged.

"Big Sister-in-Law, don't use such unpleasant words."

"The Bai sisters came to me themselves, throwing money at me to be their driver. What could I do? As for Chen Bo..."

He zipped up, turned toward the washbasin, and turned on the faucet.

"He pointed a gun at my head. That was self-defense. The police arrested him with solid evidence. What does that have to do with me?"

Chen Bo going to prison was just the beginning, just a little interest.

The debt for him and Hu Jing poisoning him for five years, causing his impotence for five years, hasn't been settled yet... Jin Meiting swayed her hips, walked to the washbasin next to him, leaned forward slightly, and met his gaze through the mirror.

"Self-defense? Heh..."

Jin Meiting took out lipstick to touch up her makeup.

"A-Hu was very angry at the time. If I hadn't had a stroke of genius and told him that you were a connection I specifically pulled from Bing Lan to help him take over Tianyao Group quickly..."

"Did you think you would still be standing here peeing normally?"

"Oh?"

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, without a shred of fear in his eyes, "So... should I properly 'thank' Big Sister-in-Law?"

"Otherwise?"

Jin Meiting met his gaze, her smile growing more seductive, and her finger gently traced down the collar of his shirt.

"My Little Driver, we are on the same boat now."

"Bing Lan seems to trust you a lot right now. I hope you hurry up a bit."

Her hand stopped over Ye Chen's chest, feeling his heartbeat, "Resolve the things that need resolving quickly, only then will you be safe... understand?"

Ye Chen's eyes turned cold.

He reversed his grip, seized Jin Meiting's wrist, violently twisted her entire body around, and pressed her against the mirror!

"Bang!"

Jin Meiting was caught completely off guard, letting out a short gasp as her cheek pressed against the cold mirror, distorting her proud curves.

She tried to struggle but was firmly restrained by Ye Chen from behind, unable to move.

"You!!!"

Jin Meiting was both shocked and furious.

But before she could speak, Ye Chen leaned down close to her ear and said coldly, "Jin Meiting, try threatening me one more time. Go on."