62: Mrs. Bai, are you so easy to fool with your money?

Bai Wanqing then remembered the main business and explained.

"I almost forgot, there's a medical research exhibition at the convention center upstairs today. Several professors are involved with our Group's new drug project, and I was just about to make an appearance."

"I happened to pass by and saw you, so I came in to take a look."

Ye Chen suddenly understood: "So that's how it is."

Bai Wanqing's eyes flickered slightly, and she invited with a smile: "How about it, Mr. Ye? Would you like to go up and join the fun?"

Ye Chen had originally planned to go back after buying the car, but Bai Wanqing invited him publicly, and with such a smiling expression... he couldn't refuse.

Because he could tell that although Bai Wanqing was inviting him, her eyes clearly told him: you must go.

This woman is so dominant.

I wonder if she's also this dominant in bed?

Ye Chen felt helpless, but on the surface, he could only nod: "Madam Bai is so kind, I would be rude to refuse."

"That's more like it," Bai Wanqing smiled brightly, then turned to A Wu beside her and instructed, "You all stay here, Ye Chen and I will go up."

A Wu's expression changed, and he quickly said: "Madam, Officer Bai specifically instructed me to protect your safety closely, especially in venues like exhibitions..."

"No need," Bai Wanqing interrupted him, "With Ye Chen here, I'll be fine."

A Wu was stunned, and his gaze involuntarily flickered towards Ye Chen.

No... this young man looks so quiet and gentle, how could he possibly be good at fighting?

He kept a straight face and insisted: "But Madam, Officer Bai's orders..."

"If you're worried, you can call Shanshan now."

Bai Wanqing frowned slightly, "Just tell her that I'm with Ye Chen, attending the exhibition upstairs, and see what she says."

A Wu opened his mouth, and seeing that Madam's expression was already impatient, he could only bow and respond: "Yes, Madam. Please be careful, we will wait downstairs."

"Mm."

Bai Wanqing responded indifferently and gestured to Ye Chen: "Let's go, Mr. Ye."

Ye Chen turned to look at the still somewhat dazed Sophie, and encouraged softly: "Don't be nervous, just do as they say. If you have any problems, contact me anytime."

With that, he left a phone number.

Sophie nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly warm again: "Thank you... truly thank you, Ye Chen."

Ye Chen smiled, said nothing more, and walked out of the Mercedes showroom side-by-side with Bai Wanqing.

Behind them, Wang Defa slumped to the ground, his face ashen.

Lin Mei's face was pale, her nails digging deeply into her palms.

The other sales consultants were silent, their gazes towards Sophie a mix of envy, jealousy, and fear... Meanwhile, Sophie clutched the paper with the number tightly, her emotions surging like a tide.

Ye Chen... what has he experienced these days?

How could he have changed so much?

Even the Madam of Tianyao Group holds him in such high regard... this store, to be managed by herself from now on?

This is simply... like a bizarre dream!

A Wu watched their figures disappear into the elevator, hesitated for a moment, then took out his phone and dialed Bai Shanshan's number.

The call connected quickly, and Bai Shanshan's crisp voice came from the other end: "Speak."

A Wu briefly reported the situation.

"Officer Bai, that's roughly the situation. Should I go after them?"

There was silence on the other end for a few seconds before Bai Shanshan's reply came: "Understood, you just wait downstairs."

A Wu was stunned when he heard that.

That's not right, with Officer Bai's fiery temper, how could she be so calm?

Last time, he was scolded harshly just for taking an extra half-minute to eat... He couldn't help but ask: "Officer Bai, who exactly is that Ye Chen? Madam is entrusting her safety entirely to him, won't this..."

Bai Shanshan heard the insubordination in his words and retorted.

"A Wu, can you dodge bullets?"

"Dodge bullets?" A Wu laughed, "How is that possible? How can a person be faster than a bullet?"

"Yes, a normal person cannot."

Bai Shanshan paused, her tone solemn, "But Ye Chen can."

"What?" A Wu's pupils contracted.

"I said, Ye Chen can dodge bullets," Bai Shanshan repeated, "I've seen it with my own eyes."

After speaking, the call ended.

A Wu stood frozen in place, holding his phone, his ears ringing.

Dodge... dodge bullets?

Can a person truly dodge bullets?!

...The elevator ascended steadily.

The confined space was filled with Bai Wanqing's elegant fragrance, blending with her mature and charming aura.

Ye Chen was unconsciously lost in thought when Bai Wanqing suddenly spoke: "That trending topic online today, the video's shooting angle... that must have been you, right?"

Ye Chen was startled, thinking he had been caught peeking, but then he reacted a second later and asked somewhat awkwardly: "How did Madam Bai recognize it?"

"Your voice."

Bai Wanqing turned her face, her eyes smiling, "You didn't say much in the video, but I remember your voice."

Ye Chen rubbed his nose: "Madam Bai has excellent hearing."

"It's not that I have excellent hearing..."

Bai Wanqing gently shook her head, "It's that some people leave too deep an impression; it's impossible to forget them even if you try."

Ye Chen's expression became subtle.

No... this Madam Bai couldn't possibly have actually taken a liking to him, could she?

He quickly stopped that thought.

Her husband had only recently passed away; such a thought was too disrespectful.

While he was lost in wild thoughts, Bai Wanqing's tone became a bit more serious.

"However, you've thoroughly offended the Zhao Family this time."

"Zhao Tiangang is a vengeful person with dark methods, so in the future... be careful."

Ye Chen nodded: "Thank you for the reminder, I will pay attention."

Bai Wanqing gazed at him and suddenly said: "If you are willing, you can come to Tianyao Group. Bing Lan cannot protect you, but I can."

Tianyao Group, as the leader in the pharmaceutical industry in the province... no, in the country, has deep and complex roots, even involving national strategic level shareholdings!

Even the Azure Dragon Society's Zhao Family would definitely exclude Tianyao Group from their targets before making a move against anyone.

Because... that would no longer be a simple business rivalry, but an attack on the nation!

Ye Chen gave a dry laugh: "I appreciate Madam Bai's kindness, but I'm not free at the moment."

Bai Wanqing didn't seem surprised or angry, just smiled faintly.

"It's alright."

"The doors of Tianyao Group are always open for you."

At this moment, the elevator doors slowly opened.

The sixth floor had arrived.

Outside the door was a wide corridor with a red carpet, and medical exhibition posters hung on both sides.

People came and went at the exhibition hall entrance, mostly scholars and pharmaceutical representatives in formal wear or white coats.

"Let's go."

Bai Wanqing was the first to step out of the elevator, resuming her elegant and composed demeanor. Ye Chen followed.

As soon as the two entered the exhibition hall, they attracted many gazes.

Bai Wanqing's appearance was always the focal point.

Beauty, widow, power-holder... her triple identity drew away most of the attention like a magnet.

People constantly came forward to exchange pleasantries; she responded with a shallow smile, handling it with ease, then led Ye Chen to the reserved seats in the front row.

Soon after, the exhibition officially began.

A middle-aged man in a suit walked onto the podium.

"Distinguished colleagues and guests, welcome to today's Medical Exchange Exhibition."

"We gather here not only to share the latest research findings but also to foster academic exchange and collectively advance medical progress."

"Today, we are greatly honored to invite a special guest—"

"Professor Sun Huowang, who has recently caused a huge stir in the medical community!"

Applause erupted from the audience.

Bai Wanqing slightly turned her head and whispered in Ye Chen's ear.

"This Professor Sun is indeed a prominent figure recently."

"He wasn't considered top-tier domestically, but last month he published a breakthrough paper on rabies treatment in the international top journal 'Cell.'"

"Tianyao Group invested in his project, and currently, three patients with active rabies have been successfully cured."

Cured... rabies?

Ye Chen's eyebrows slightly arched.

Once rabies develops, the mortality rate is close to one hundred percent; this is a medical consensus.

Even for him, with the ancient medical arts from his inheritance, dealing with such a virulent virus that invades the central nervous system was quite tricky.

And modern medicine can't even cure AIDS, so how could it suddenly conquer rabies?

He didn't believe it.

At least, not entirely... On the podium, Sun Huowang had already taken the microphone.

He looked to be under forty, his hair meticulously combed, and a calm smile on his face.

"Everyone overpraises me; I was just lucky enough to grasp a bit of inspiration after countless failures."

"Of course, this is also inseparable from Tianyao Group's strong support in funding and resources."

Saying this, he slightly nodded in Bai Wanqing's direction below the stage.

"I know that relying solely on papers and data may not fully convince everyone."

"So today, I've brought a special case."

He clapped his hands.

Two assistants in white coats slowly pushed a mobile hospital bed out from backstage.

Lying on the bed was a man around thirty, with bloodshot eyes, facial muscles constantly twitching, and strange gurgling sounds coming from his throat.

Even though his body was restrained by straps, he struggled violently, bloody saliva oozing from the corners of his mouth.

Typical symptoms of rabies in the furious stage, and quite severe... Sun Huowang put on gloves and took out a light blue injectable from a thermostatic box.

"This is the 'Qingyuan One' serum, developed by our team over three years."

"It can precisely neutralize the rabies virus and repair damaged nerve cells."

"Now, I will perform a live demonstration."

He walked to the bedside.

The patient struggled more fiercely, emitting terrifying low growls.

Sun Huowang's expression remained unchanged. With the assistance of his assistant, he located a vein and slowly pushed the injection.

After the injection was completed, all eyes in the audience were fixed on the patient.

Initially, the patient continued to struggle, but a minute later, the twitching significantly weakened, and his bloodshot eyes gradually cleared.

Another two minutes passed, and he completely calmed down, his eyes darting around blankly.

The assistant untied the restraints.

Under everyone's gaze, he actually sat up shakily and spoke hoarsely: "I... where am I?"

Dead silence.

The entire exhibition hall fell into a deathly silence.

Immediately after, with a "boom," the sound wave almost lifted the roof!

"Oh my god! Is this... is this a miracle?!"

"Rabies in the active stage! Directly reversed? How is this possible?!"

"Professor Sun! Please, you must cooperate with our institution!"

...Amazement, fanaticism, disbelief—a cacophony of voices intertwined and erupted.

Countless fervent gazes turned towards Sun Huowang, and also towards Bai Wanqing, who sat steadily below the stage.

Tianyao Group had actually mastered such a groundbreaking medical achievement!

One could imagine the terrifying profits and industry status that "Qingyuan One" would bring once it was mass-produced and launched on the market!

Bai Wanqing sat gracefully, a faint smile playing on her lips, as if she had long anticipated this scene.

However, the next second—

"Pfft."

A very soft laugh came from beside her.

Bai Wanqing turned her head and saw Ye Chen shaking his head, saying: "Madam Bai, is your money so easy to scam? How about... you let me scam a little too?"