9: Is it really that satisfying to throw money at people?

Hu Jing trudged dizzily toward the inpatient department, preparing to get a fever-reducing injection.

However, the heat rising from within her—she didn't know where it came from—was burning so intensely that her consciousness was fading.

Through her blurred vision, she actually saw the figure of Ye Chen appearing at the entrance of the inpatient department.

Ye Chen!

Hu Jing’s heart jumped, and she lunged forward to grab his arm, "Wait!"

Ye Chen furrowed his brows.

He hadn't expected to run into this woman again just after arriving at the hospital.

Too lazy to pay her any mind, he shook her off and prepared to leave.

Ye Chen! I know I was wrong, please give me another chance, okay?

Seeing his complete lack of attachment, Hu Jing panicked. She rushed in front of him, spreading her arms to block his path, "We had a five-year relationship... do you really not care at all?"

Ye Chen paused, his voice cold and hard, "We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Move."

I won't!

The wicked fire within her burned fiercer and fiercer, and Hu Jing’s sanity snapped in an instant.

Like a madwoman, she lunged at Ye Chen, her hands tearing at his shirt collar!

There was only one thought left in her mind... possess him!

The hospital corridor was busy with people coming and going.

A button popped off his shirt, and shocked gazes immediately turned toward them.

Someone had already raised their phone, preparing to record.

Ye Chen was startled; he hadn't expected Hu Jing to suddenly go crazy.

He gripped her wrists and pushed her away forcefully, "Hu Jing, if you're sick, go see a doctor, don't act like a lunatic here!"

With that, he turned and stepped into the elevator, his figure disappearing from the corridor.

Hu Jing stumbled and fell to the ground. Facing the pointing gazes of those around her, she was overwhelmed with shame and rage!

She hadn't expected that she would lose control and want to do that to a man...

If this spread throughout the hospital, how could she still have the face to stay here?

It was all Ye Chen's fault!

Her body was burning, and spite churned in her heart; she wished she could burn that bastard to death with this fire...

In the elevator, Ye Chen was speechless.

What on earth was Hu Jing going crazy about?

But the feeling of weightlessness as the elevator rose made an absurd thought suddenly flash through his mind.

Previously, when he saved Bing Lan, the yin-yang imbalance didn't occur after using the inheritance. He had thought it was because saving a vegetative patient was much harder than helping Bing Lan.

But looking at it now... for the balance to be restored, he had to resolve it himself.

And since Hu Jing didn't get help, the aftereffects were continuously transferred onto her?

What was this? Exploiting a bug?

Ye Chen’s mouth twitched. Before he could think further, the elevator door opened.

The next second, Yi Yue's angry reprimands and sounds of a struggle reached him.

Zhao Shousong, you animal!

Dad, don't move!

Ye Chen’s expression changed abruptly, and he rushed out!

At the doorway of the ward, two big men were about to grab Yi Yue.

Father Yi leaned on his cane to protect her behind him, but was kicked in the abdomen by the grinning Zhao Shousong, falling to the ground with a pained groan.

You old fool, you're getting in the way just after waking up!

Dad! Yi Yue screamed and rushed forward.

Zhao Shousong waved his hand, "Drag that bitch away for me!"

The big men approached again...

Stop!

Like an enraged lion, Ye Chen rushed over, shoved Zhao Shousong away hard, and stood in front of the father and daughter of the Yi family.

Zhao Shousong’s back hit the wall, and his injured wrist throbbed with intense pain.

But after seeing who it was, he pointed at Ye Chen and yelled, "Young Master Chen! It's this brat who ruined things!"

A man with a fleshy face, wearing a floral shirt and a thick gold chain, stepped out from among the lackeys. It was none other than Chen Bo!

Seeing that the newcomer was Ye Chen, he laughed. "I wondered who it was... so it's you, Ye Chen."

What, the two million in debt isn't enough to worry you, and you still have time to meddle in my business? Hmm? Best friend's husband?

Ye Chen’s eyes turned cold, "Idiot!"

Chen Bo was stunned.

This brat... actually dared to curse at him?

Moreover, Ye Chen’s gaze was very strange; it was no longer the self-abased, evasive look from before, but instead looked like he wanted to... swallow him alive!

Could it be that he discovered something?

Damn, are you itching for a beating? Chen Bo’s expression darkened, "I'll loosen your bones for you!"

The surrounding thugs immediately pulled out telescopic batons and brass knuckles, slowly closing in.

Yi Yue was anxious and rushed forward to protect Ye Chen, "Don't touch him! Mr. Chen, isn't it me you want? I'll go with you!"

Ye Chen had just entered society; how could he understand the sinister nature of people? She didn't want to implicate him...

Chen Bo sneered.

Now you know to give in? It's too late!

Unless you kneel down and bark like a dog, and crawl around me three times!

If your barking satisfies me, Zhao Shousong’s 300,000 debt will be wiped clean, and I’ll let this brat go too!

Zhao Shousong quickly chimed in.

Young Master Chen really knows how to play! Yi Yue, just do it and the 300,000 will be waived, how worth it is that!

Yi Yue bit her lower lip, tears welling up in her eyes.

After divorcing Zhao Shousong, the subsequent medical expenses for her father were indeed covered by Zhao Shousong. For her father's sake, and to avoid implicating Ye Chen, she had no choice.

I'll kneel... Her knees went weak, and she was about to kneel down.

You cannot kneel! Ye Chen stepped forward, blocking her.

Immediately after, he protected Yi Yue behind him and said coldly to Chen Bo, "Kneel, your mother?"

Chen Bo’s smile froze. Before he could react, Ye Chen had already kicked him hard in the stomach!

Ugh... Chen Bo couldn't dodge in time and was kicked until he doubled over, retching, vomiting up the food from the night before.

Ye Chen didn't pause, backhanding an elbow into the face of a nearby lackey! "Crack!" The nose bridge broke, and the lackey screamed, clutching his face as he fell to the ground.

Damn it! Kill him! The thugs suddenly snapped to attention, waving their weapons and rushing forward together. As a result, they were all taken down by Ye Chen one by one...

Zhao Shousong was so scared he shrank to the side, while Chen Bo struggled to stand up straight, both shocked and angry.

This isn't right... How could he not know what this brat was capable of? Why did he seem like he was on drugs today, being able to fight so well?

But seeing his underlings all down, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he quietly reached for the gun at his waist...

Ding! At this moment, the elevator door opened again.

A crisp sound of high heels approached from afar. Everyone looked over and was instantly rendered speechless.

They saw several stunningly beautiful women walking gracefully out of the elevator.

The woman in the lead was wearing a white suit skirt, with a deep V-neckline slightly open, outlining her full, proud curves and slender waist.

The hip-hugging skirt tightly wrapped around her perky, peachy buttocks, and the long, beautiful legs extending from beneath the skirt were wrapped in ultra-thin silk stockings, full of charm.

Her exquisite oval face was lightly powdered, and just by standing there, it was as if she were in the spotlight.

While everyone was distracted, the woman scanned the scene, finally landing her gaze on Chen Bo, her red lips slightly parted: "Chen Bo, you have quite some nerve, daring to touch Sister Meiting's Younger Male Cousin?"

Chen Bo’s pupils shrank, and the flesh on his face stiffened.

The graceful and charming woman before him was none other than the woman his godfather, Zheng Hu, couldn't even obtain... Bing Lan!

How could she appear here? And, a Younger Male Cousin? Where did Godmother get a Younger Male Cousin? He had followed his godfather for so many years and had never heard of such a thing!

As for Ye Chen... he knew him inside and out, how could he possibly be Jin Meiting's Younger Male Cousin! If he were, would he still need him to pull strings to get into the Heavenly Palace?

He squeezed out a smile: "Auntie Bing, is there some mistake? My Godmother... doesn't seem to have a Younger Male Cousin, right?"

He wasn't much younger than Bing Lan. But since Jin Meiting was the woman of his godfather, Zheng Hu, in terms of seniority, he had to obediently call her "Auntie". Moreover... he felt a fear from the bottom of his bones for that unpredictable Godmother!

Bing Lan stepped forward in her high heels.

Oh? Is that so? Then you can make a call now and ask Sister Meiting yourself.

She took out her phone, tapped lightly on the screen with her jade finger, pulled up Jin Meiting’s number, and held it out in front of Chen Bo.

Not long ago, after Ye Chen performed acupuncture on her, her body felt much lighter, but her sisters were worried and insisted on dragging her to the hospital for a check-up. As a result, they ran into that ridiculous farce on the first floor. After the check-up, they came up, and upon seeing Chen Bo’s display, she guessed seven or eight parts of the situation...

Chen Bo’s legs went weak, and he almost knelt down on the spot. Ask Godmother personally? He wouldn't dare even if he had ten times the courage!

Who didn't know that Jin Meiting was the apple of Zheng Hu’s eye, and her methods were three times more ruthless than his godfather's! If she found out that he had led people to surround her Younger Male Cousin...

Chen Bo didn't dare to think any further, his face full of ingratiation.

No... no need, Auntie Bing! It was me who was blind and offended... Grand Uncle!

He paused and turned to roar at The Group of lackeys.

What are you still standing there for? Get lost! All of you, get lost!

The lackeys shivered in fear and scrambled toward the elevator, hitting the buttons with a clatter.

Chen Bo continued to bow and scrape: "Auntie Bing, I will definitely host a banquet another day to apologize. I have some business at the Heavenly Palace, so I'll head back first!"

Hmm. Bing Lan responded.

The elevator door opened. Chen Bo strode in, even kicking aside the lackeys blocking his way, and squeezed in first. The elevator door closed.

Yi Yue immediately helped her father up from the ground, her eyes brimming with tears: "Dad, are you okay? Where are you hurt?"

Father Yi clutched his abdomen, shaking his head with a pale face to signal his daughter not to worry.

The few stylish and sexy girls beside Bing Lan crowded around. The Chestnut-haired Girl asked with a smile: "Younger Male Cousin, who is this pretty sister? She wouldn't be your wife, would she?"

Ye Chen’s ears turned red, and before he could explain, Zhao Shousong’s face darkened, and he couldn't help but step out: "She is my wife!"

Hmm? The Chestnut-haired Girl glanced at him and scoffed, "You look just like a gay, how could you have a wife?"

Zhao Shousong: "..." If it weren't for the feeling that these girls' backgrounds weren't simple, he would have already slapped them!

Yi Yue looked up, gritting her teeth: "Zhao Shousong, shut up, we are already divorced, I haven't been your wife for a long time!"

Divorced? Heh! Zhao Shousong took all his anger out on Yi Yue.

Even if we're divorced, you have to acknowledge it!

Not to mention the 500,000 after marriage, your father’s follow-up treatment cost me an extra 300,000!

You haven't paid me back for that!

Unless you slap that 300,000 in my face right now, don't even think about clearing your relationship with me for the rest of your life!

Yi Yue’s eyes became redder, her voice choked with sobs: "Zhao Shousong, that money... I will find a way to pay you back, just give me some more time."

Pay back? What will you use to pay it back? Zhao Shousong looked disdainful.

Chen Bo has his eye on you; if you just obediently accompany him for a few days, wouldn't the debt be cleared?

Now it's even worse, you've offended everyone!

What? Are you planning to sell yourself at a nightclub to pay off the debt?

As soon as these words came out, the girls around them frowned. The Chestnut-haired Girl couldn't help but spit: "Are you even a man? You're already divorced and you're still pestering her, and your mouth is so dirty!"

This is our family business, even the police can't interfere! Zhao Shousong was wary of Bing Lan, but once he thought about being a creditor, his confidence returned, "What are you, an outsider, butting in for?"

Father Yi was so angry he clutched his chest, and was just about to speak...

I'll pay you back the 300,000, and then you and Teacher Yi will be square, right?

Ye Chen had already stepped forward, shielding Yi Yue behind him. Zhao Shousong sneered and nodded: "That's right! What, you want to pay for her?"

Ye Chen ignored him and turned to Bing Lan.

Miss Bing, could you please help look after Teacher Yi and the others? I'm going to withdraw some money and will be back soon.

Go ahead, leave it to me. Bing Lan nodded slightly. She was a little curious about how Ye Chen would handle this.

Ye Chen turned and walked into the elevator.

About twenty minutes later, his figure reappeared in the corridor, holding a black plastic bag in his hand.

Under the suspicious gazes of everyone, Ye Chen walked up to Zhao Shousong and pulled open the plastic bag, revealing stacks of brand-new hundred-yuan bills inside.

This... Zhao Shousong’s eyes went straight instantly.

Before he could react, Ye Chen grabbed a stack of cash and smashed it hard into his face: "One stack is ten thousand, is that enough?"

The bills scattered, falling all over the floor. Zhao Shousong was stunned by the impact, his cheek aching.

Ye Chen didn't stop, grabbing another stack and smashing it over: "Is that enough?" "Bang!" Another stack. "Is that enough?!"

Every time Ye Chen asked, a stack of cash slammed heavily onto Zhao Shousong’s face. Zhao Shousong retreated in a sorry state, his face burning, his heart filled with shock and rage, yet he was left speechless by the other party's fierce momentum.

The people around were all dumbfounded. Good heavens! That gay-looking guy had just said earlier that he wanted to be smashed with money, and this young man had directly satisfied him...

When the last stack of cash was smashed down, Ye Chen crumpled the empty plastic bag into a ball and threw it at Zhao Shousong’s feet: "Three hundred thousand, not a penny less. Pick it up and get lost!"

For the first time, he realized... so, smashing people with money is this satisfying?

Zhao Shousong’s face was livid: "Fine, you brat, you’re ruthless! Let’s wait and see!"

With that, he hung his head in shame, squatted down, shoved the cash into the plastic bag, and scurried into the elevator, running away.

Once he was gone, Bing Lan took out a business card and handed it to Ye Chen.

Mr. Ye, if you are free tomorrow, you can come to The Group. We have moved into a new building, and I would like to trouble you to help look at the feng shui layout.

She never easily stood up for others, but Ye Chen had saved her. Coupled with what happened with the fox immortal statue, she was quite wary of people in the Entertainment Circle.

The feng shui master recommended earlier was introduced by someone in the circle, and she wasn't very assured. It just so happened that Ye Chen was not only skilled in medicine but could also see through the secrets of the fox immortal statue; this discernment made her feel he was more reliable.

Ye Chen’s heart stirred, knowing this was a money-making opportunity, so he took the business card and nodded: "I will definitely be there."

Bing Lan smiled beautifully, said nothing more, and turned to leave gracefully with her sisters. A fragrant breeze lingered, leaving the corridor full of attention and reverie.

Ye Chen took the opportunity to step forward and help Yi Yue support Father Yi.

Teacher Yi, let's go downstairs and handle the discharge procedures.

Thank you, Ye Chen. Yi Yue nodded heavily, the tears in her eyes not yet dry, but a grateful smile rippled across her face.

Ye Chen shook his head, and the three of them walked toward the elevator.

Chen Bo got into the car, and the more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became, so he took out his phone and called Hu Jing.

I'm asking you, does Ye Chen know something?

Hu Jing was on her bed in the dormitory, her whole body burning, her mind hazy. Upon hearing this, she shuddered violently: "No... no, our plan is going very smoothly, I just fed him the medicine today..."

Chen Bo narrowed his eyes, half-believing, but didn't press further: "Your voice sounds wrong, what's wrong?"

Hu Jing on the phone had ragged breathing, her voice intermittent.

I have a fever, I'm using a syringe to reduce it. With that, she hung up the phone.

Chen Bo put down the phone with a confused look, and his expression gradually darkened.

Ye Chen, you had better not really know anything... otherwise, I will make you wish you were dead.

He then looked down at his phone and muttered to himself: "Speaking of which... that pervert Hu Jing, why did she sound like she was in heat?"