79: Ice Orchid's Succubus Cosplay Outfit!

The Zhang family residence in the provincial capital.

Inside the study, sandalwood incense curled in the air.

A Middle-aged Man of about forty with a firm expression set down the document in his hand and tapped his knuckles twice on the desk.

He was Zhang Sansheng's only son, Zhang Lu, who currently held a key position in the province with real power.

"This Ye Chen..."

Zhang Lu raised his eyes to look at Zhao Yi, who was sitting opposite him.

"His background is as clean as a blank sheet of paper."

"From a rural background, attended an ordinary medical university, divorced after marriage."

"Are you saying... he is the 'Mysterious Hacker' who recently turned the entire internet upside down, left the technical teams of major platforms helpless, and even alarmed the authorities into launching an investigation?"

Not long ago, Zhao Yi had come to visit, bringing a detailed dossier on Ye Chen and identifying him as the person behind the nationwide internet storm that had also caused the Zhao family to lose face.

Zhao Yi sipped the clear tea in his cup and said calmly.

"Uncle Zhang, the information is absolutely true."

"This person not only has exquisite internet skills, but his martial arts prowess is also mysterious and unfathomable."

"Yesterday, Zheng Hu, who had been entrenched in Xiamen City for many years, fell into his hands and is now in prison."

Hearing this, Zhang Lu narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Zheng Hu? That major blight who has plagued society for many years?"

"Sending him to prison..."

"Isn't that a good thing?"

"Cracking down on organized crime and eliminating harm for the people."

The smile on Zhao Yi's face stiffened slightly.

He had anticipated various reactions from Zhang Lu.

Suspicion! Shock! Weighing the pros and cons! Even direct support for the investigation...

After all.

His grandfather was the president of the Azure Dragon Society in the provincial capital; in this provincial capital, countless people were falling over themselves to curry favor with them.

Yet he never expected that Zhang Lu would truly be as rumored, completely lacking in any consideration for personal relationships?

Before he could speak, Zhang Lu continued.

"Nephew Zhao, the evidence you provided is very detailed, but it is also... very one-sided."

"It only talks about what he did, but doesn't mention why Zhao Yuan went to Shuyue Group to make threats, failed to force a marriage, and ended up being exposed to the entire internet?"

"It also doesn't mention why people from the Azure Dragon Society stormed a legitimate enterprise with weapons and attempted kidnapping?"

"And it doesn't even account for how many heinous crimes Zheng Hu has committed over these years?"

"If I recall correctly, Zheng Hu is your grandfather's son-in-law, right?"

With every question he asked, Zhao Yi's expression grew uglier.

"As for internet matters, the technical departments will make their own judgments."

"If Ye Chen truly used illegal means, the law will punish him."

"But let's keep matters separate."

Zhang Lu picked up his teacup, blew away the foam, and his voice turned cold.

"If anyone wants to use the name of 'investigating a hacker' to carry out retaliation, eliminate dissidents, or even reach their hands where they shouldn't..."

"Then I, Zhang Lu, will be the first one to disagree."

The layer of humble smile on Zhao Yi's face completely disappeared.

He set down his teacup, leaned forward slightly, and in those seemingly gentle eyes, a chill began to seep out.

"Uncle Zhang, I respect you as an elder, which is why I came personally to deliver this evidence to you."

"This matter doesn't just concern my Zhao family's face, it also concerns some of the... in the province."

"Intertwined relationships, and my grandfather is very angry."

He paused, stared into Zhang Lu's eyes, and enunciated every word.

"You are selfless and impartial, and I admire that."

"But sometimes, being too selfless... can actually narrow your path."

"My Zhao family has operated in Fujian Province for so many years, not by relying on power to oppress others, but by rules."

"If someone breaks the rules, they must pay the price."

"This Ye Chen must give the Zhao family an explanation for everything he has done."

The threat in his words was no longer concealed.

Zhang Lu's expression remained unchanged.

"Oh? The Zhao family's rules? Nephew Zhao, why don't you clarify—is it..."

"The rule of forced marriage and coercion? Or the rule of armed kidnapping? Or the rule of indulging the likes of Zheng Hu to plague the society for years?"

"You!" Zhao Yi stood up abruptly, his face as dark as water.

He hadn't expected Zhang Lu to be so tough, refusing to yield an inch, and even directly tearing away that veneer of politeness!

Just as Zhao Yi's eyes shifted, and he was about to speak again—

"Bang!"

The study door was pushed open from the outside!

Zhang Sansheng stood at the doorway, leaning on his cane with a serious expression, with Zhang Wuji following closely behind, glaring at Zhao Yi with hostility.

Clearly, they had overheard most of the conversation from outside the door.

"The boy from the Zhao family..."

Zhang Sansheng's voice was not loud, but it carried an imposing air of natural authority, "Such grand airs you have, coming to my Zhang family to threaten my son?"

Seeing Zhang Sansheng, Zhao Yi's pupils constricted. He quickly hid his anger and put on a slightly respectful expression.

"Grandpa Zhang, you have misunderstood. This junior was only..."

"Only what?"

Zhang Sansheng interrupted him.

"Young Friend Ye has a friendship of a half-teacher to me, a grace of guidance!"

"Furthermore, Zheng Hu, whom he sent to prison, is a heinous drug trafficker!"

"His actions were not only without fault, but they also gave a satisfactory result to the entire anti-drug front in Fujian Province!"

"Such a talented young man, in the mouths of your Zhao family, has become a villain who breaks the rules?"

"Is this how Zhao Tiangang teaches his grandson?"

"Unable to distinguish right from wrong, flipping black and white?!"

Seeing his father get angry, Zhang Lu quickly stood up, "Dad, don't get angry, sit down and talk slowly."

Zhang Sansheng waved his hand, his gaze shooting toward Zhao Yi like lightning.

"Go back and tell Zhao Tiangang, Ye Chen, I, Zhang Sansheng, will protect him no matter what!"

"If he wants to touch Ye Chen, first ask if this old man agrees! Then ask if those old guys whose lives I have saved agree!"

"Whatever Azure Dragon Society or White Tiger Society, in the face of a healer's benevolence, national law, and justice, they all have to behave themselves!"

Zhao Yi's face turned green and then white.

He hadn't just failed to anticipate that the Zhang family would defend Ye Chen, as the two sides had absolutely no connection...

But he never imagined.

Zhang Sansheng not only knew Ye Chen, but his attitude was so firm, leaving no room for negotiation!

This completely disrupted his plan.

Facing this highly respected titan of the medical world, whose students and old acquaintances were everywhere, he could no longer speak those threatening words.

If it came to a head-on collision, the Zhao family might not be afraid.

But that price...

Even his grandfather, Zhao Tiangang, would have to weigh it carefully.

"Grandpa Zhang, please calm down!"

Zhao Yi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger and frustration in his heart, and squeezed out a smile.

"This junior was young and impulsive, and my words were offensive. As for this matter... allow me to return and report it to my grandfather."

He bowed slightly to Zhang Sansheng and Zhang Lu.

"I have disturbed you today, farewell."

After saying this, without waiting for a response, he turned and left immediately.

Staying any longer would just be asking for humiliation.

Dealing with Ye Chen, capturing Bing Lan...

He had to use another method!

Watching Zhao Yi leave, Zhang Wuji closed the door and couldn't help but curse under his breath: "What a piece of work! Do they really think their Zhao family can cover the sky with one hand in Fujian Province?"

"Dad, by taking this stance, you've essentially broken ties with them." Zhang Lu helped his father sit down, his brows furrowed, "I'm afraid the Zhao family won't just let this go."

Zhang Sansheng snorted coldly.

"What is there to fear?"

"I'm an old bag of bones, am I afraid of him, Zhao Tiangang?"

"Mr. Ye's medical skills are worthy of being called a national treasure!"

"If he were to be harmed by these demons and monsters, that would be the real loss to the nation and the people!"

He looked at his son, his tone firm.

"Lu'er, sitting in that position, there are some things you cannot intervene in directly, but you must never retreat on principles that should be upheld!"

"Ye Chen is a child of integrity, he has ability, and he is even the hero who toppled a blight like Zheng Hu!"

"Both publicly and privately, we should protect him!"

Zhang Lu nodded solemnly: "Dad, I understand. Rest assured, as long as Ye Chen acts within the law, I will never let the Zhao family use crooked methods to touch him in the slightest."

As for Ye Chen, he held a high position, so naturally, he had already investigated him clearly!

Zhang Sansheng's expression eased slightly, but then he sighed, worry appearing in his eyes.

"It's just... it's easy to dodge an open spear, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow."

"The Zhao family is powerful and their methods are dark. Although Young Friend Ye has extraordinary abilities, he is ultimately all alone..."

He looked out the window and muttered, "I must think of a way to add another protective charm for him."

Zhang Wuji's eyes lit up: "Grandpa, how about... we throw a banquet and introduce Master Ye to a few of your old friends? With those few present, even if the Zhao family wants to make a move, they'll have to weigh it very carefully!"

Zhang Sansheng pondered for a moment and nodded slowly.

"This matter... perhaps it is feasible."

...

Ye Chen was driving and waiting at a red light.

His phone suddenly vibrated. He swiped the screen open; it was a WeChat message from Bing Lan.

【Bing Lan: No need to pick me up today. The group is closed for the day because of what happened yesterday. Li Qin and I are at home and not going out.】

Ye Chen replied casually.

【Ye Chen: Alright, standing by at any time.】

As soon as the message was sent, the chat box immediately displayed "Typing...".

A few seconds later.

An image was sent over.

Ye Chen clicked on it casually—

The next moment, his pupils constricted, and his breathing suddenly stalled!

In the picture, Bing Lan was wearing a purple gauze tight-fitting succubus cosplay outfit!

The light, transparent gauze left little to the imagination, clinging tightly to her body, outlining breathtaking curves.

Her fair skin was faintly visible under the purple gauze, and what was even more eye-catching was...

She was slightly turned sideways to the camera, her eyes half-closed, red lips parted, and a faint blush bloomed on her usually cold face.

The long, thin purple demon tail behind her was being held lightly between her own fingertips.

A mix of pure desire and cold glamour!

A collision of holiness and seduction!

Ye Chen's brain went "buzz", and he almost dropped his phone.

This...

Is this f*cking Bing Lan???

That female CEO of Shuyue Group who usually has a commanding aura and eyes that could freeze people to death???