150: The Finale

The serious expression on the leader's face instantly melted away like ice and snow, replaced by a deep sense of apology.

He returned all the documents with both hands and bowed solemnly toward Lin Chao.

"My apologies, Dr. Lin."

"Our work was inadequate and our verification wasn't rigorous enough, which caused you some trouble."

The form of address had already changed from "Mr. Lin" to "Dr. Lin."

The younger law enforcement officer also walked over with a face full of shame.

"Dr. Lin, this report was made under a real name. Although we cannot disclose the informant's information, this incident may have a negative impact on your reputation."

He paused and said in a sincere tone.

"In a moment, we will accompany you back to the company to clarify the facts in public and clear up any misunderstandings."

Seeing their solemn manner, the slight displeasure in Lin Chao's heart vanished.

He waved his hand and gave a gentle smile.

"It's fine. You were just following regulations."

"Then I'll have to trouble you to make another trip with me."

...Outside the main gates of Kangyang Group.

Lin Guodong stood like a 'waiting wife' stone, staring intently toward the company entrance.

He hadn't left.

He wasn't resigned to this!

He didn't believe that a pauper like Lin Chao could really live in Qinglan Garden! He believed even less that that loser could actually have a medical license!

It must be a forgery!

Yes! It definitely had to be a forgery!

Right now, he was waiting!

Waiting to see Lin Chao in handcuffs, being led out in disgrace by those law enforcement officers!

However, he waited and waited... only for that law enforcement vehicle to return.

The car door opened.

Those law enforcement officers actually followed behind Lin Chao politely as they all stepped out!

There wasn't a hint of panic on Lin Chao's face; instead, he wore a calm and breezy smile.

The anticipation on Lin Guodong's face instantly froze!

What was going on?!

What the hell was going on?!

Just as his brain stalled, Lin Chao's gaze pierced through the crowd and landed precisely on him.

Their eyes met.

The corners of Lin Chao's mouth slowly curled into an extremely mocking arc.

He didn't even bother to say a single word.

He simply mouthed two words silently.

Clown.

Boom!

Those two words were like two invisible slaps, landing hard on Lin Guodong's face!

His face instantly turned a deep, liverish purple!

Humiliation, anger, resentment, and malice... all sorts of emotions intertwined, nearly causing his chest to explode!

"You...!"

He was trembling with rage, yet couldn't utter a single word.

Meanwhile, Lin Chao had already looked away, as if sparing him even a glance was a waste of time.

Inside the office area.

Everyone craned their necks, and when they saw Lin Chao returning unharmed with the law enforcement officers, the entire office erupted in an instant!

The lead officer walked to the center of the office, cleared his throat, and spoke in a loud voice.

"Everyone, regarding the matter of Mr. Lin Chao's alleged illegal medical practice, we have verified that it was purely a malicious false accusation!"

"Mr. Lin Chao not only lives in Qinglan Garden but is also a licensed physician who was registered as of last year!"

"We deeply apologize for the impact this blunder has had on Dr. Lin and your company!"

After speaking, he gave Lin Chao another solemn salute before leading his men away.

After a brief moment of dead silence, the entire office area suddenly exploded with a tidal wave of discussions!

"Holy crap?! Did I hear that right? Minister Lin is a doctor?!"

"And he fucking lives in Qinglan Garden?! Wouldn't a house there cost tens of millions?!"

"My god, this is truly a case of 'never judge a book by its cover'! He's a hidden big shot!"

"No wonder Director Shen holds him in such high regard; the man actually has real talent!"

Those who had been watching the spectacle and making sarcastic remarks now felt a stinging pain on their faces.

Meanwhile, Yan Qiaoqiao covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes wide with wonder, as she stared at Lin Chao in the center of the crowd, her eyes shining with admiration.

At some point, a gap had been opened in the blinds of Shen Zhixia's office.

Standing behind the window, she watched the lively scene outside with a smile, a faint ripple appearing in her cool eyes.

Seeing everyone crowding around Lin Chao and bombarding him with questions, nearly drowning him.

Shen Zhixia finally stepped out.

Holding a folder, she lightly tapped on the glass door of the office.

"Alright, what are you all doing crowding around here? Don't you have work to do?"

Her cool voice wasn't loud, yet it carried an unquestionable authority.

The crowd immediately dispersed like startled birds, returning to their workstations, though curious glances still drifted toward Lin Chao from time to time.

Shen Zhixia's gaze fell on Lin Chao.

"Lin Chao, come to my office for a moment."

Lin Chao nodded and followed her into the director's office.

Once the door closed, all the noise from outside was shut out.

Shen Zhixia turned around and looked at him, the appreciation and smile in her beautiful eyes no longer hidden.

She didn't mention what had just happened, instead getting straight to the point about something else.

"Guo Fandong has been arrested."

Lin Chao raised an eyebrow, not surprised.

Shen Zhixia continued.

"Although he refuses to admit that he hired someone to post that thread online, the police have already obtained solid evidence through IP addresses and transfer records."

Her voice suddenly grew a few degrees colder.

"Furthermore..."

"My family will definitely not let him off the hook."

There was an unquestionable strength and coldness in those words.

Hearing this, Lin Chao just gave a faint smile.

"He got what he deserved."

There wasn't a hint of sympathy in Lin Chao's tone, only a matter-of-fact indifference.

Seeing his calm demeanor, the coldness in Shen Zhixia's eyes quietly melted away, replaced by a somewhat cunning smile.

"With Guo Fandong's matter resolved, that's one trouble out of the way."

She changed the subject.

"By the way, there's some good news I need to tell you."

Lin Chao was taken aback.

"Good news?"

Shen Zhixia pulled out her office chair and sat down gracefully, interlacing her fingers under her chin as she looked at him with interest.

"Chairman Yang Shengli has personally issued a personnel appointment in the name of the Kangyang Group headquarters."

Her voice was unhurried, yet it carried a strange magic.

"Appointing you as the General Manager of the Linhai City branch."

Boom!

Lin Chao felt as if his head had been struck by a bolt of lightning, and his ears were ringing.

He was completely stunned.

"General Manager?!"

"Me?!"

He pointed to his own nose, his face full of disbelief.

"Director Shen, you... you're not joking, are you?"

"I only got promoted a few days ago!"

"This... this isn't just a triple promotion; this is like riding a rocket!"

Seeing his completely dazed expression, Shen Zhixia finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

It was as if a hundred flowers had suddenly bloomed in the cool office.

"Although the document has been sent to me, it hasn't been officially stamped and put into effect yet."

She explained.

"My father and my godfather—who is Chairman Yang—have set a condition."

Lin Chao subconsciously held his breath.

"What condition?"

Shen Zhixia's gaze fell on him, carrying a hint of expectation.

"Once my parents, along with my godfather and Godmother, come to Linhai City to meet you and confirm that you can cure my heart disease..."

She paused slightly, the corners of her mouth curving into a beautiful arc.

"Then you can officially take office."

She gave him a playful wink.

"When that time comes, I won't be the one managing you."

"Instead, you'll be managing me, Director-General Lin."

Lin Chao was still in a daze, feeling as if he were walking on clouds; it all felt a bit surreal.

It took him a long while to grasp another key point from the massive amount of information.

"Wait... your parents are coming too?"

His voice even cracked a little!

"That's right."

Shen Zhixia nodded as if it were a matter of course.

Lin Chao's face instantly fell. "I... I'm a bit nervous!"

Shen Zhixia was amused by his reaction.

"What are you nervous about?"

"I didn't see you nervous when you led the law enforcement team to Qinglan Garden and slapped Lin Guodong's face in front of the whole company."

Lin Chao made a bitter face.

"How is that the same?"

"Those are... big shots from both the military and political worlds!"

"I've never seen such high-ranking officials in my life!"

Shen Zhixia rolled her eyes at him, her gaze carrying a hint of coquettishness that even she didn't notice.

"You haven't done anything wrong, so what are you afraid of?"

As soon as she said it, her own cheeks heated up for no reason.

This guy... he had seen her whole body and touched her everywhere... did that count as 'doing something wrong'?

At that thought, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly changed the subject.

"Alright, I'm done joking with you."

"Let's have dinner together tonight."

"Their flight arrives this afternoon; they'll be here soon."

Lin Chao also snapped out of the massive shock.

He knew this was the most important opportunity of his life, as well as the toughest test.

He took a deep breath, the daze and nervousness in his eyes vanishing, replaced by absolute determination.

He looked at Shen Zhixia earnestly and said every word clearly.

"Okay."

"I won't let them down."

This powerful promise made Shen Zhixia's heart skip a beat.

Her face instantly turned even redder, like a ripe apple.

"You... the way you say it, it's like an ugly son-in-law meeting his parents-in-law for the first time!"

She felt that if she continued, her authority as a director would be gone, so she quickly waved her hand and ushered him out.

"Hurry back to work!"

"In a few more days, I'll have to start calling you Mr. Lin!"

Lin Chao chuckled, his mood more pleasant than ever before.

He turned, opened the office door, and walked out with long strides.

Just as he stepped out, he bumped into someone.

Yan Qiaoqiao was walking over with a stack of documents. Seeing him come out of the director's office, her beautiful almond eyes immediately curved into crescents, and she gave a sweet smile.

"Lin Chao, I was just looking for you!"

Looking at her bright and moving smile, Lin Chao subconsciously turned his head and glanced through the office glass at Shen Zhixia, who was bowing her head and pretending to read documents.

Her slightly red earlobes, however, betrayed her inner turmoil.

He thought of Xie Mengya, the police flower back in Jiangcheng who was cold on the outside but passionate on the inside.

He thought of Lan Yanran, the eldest daughter of the Lan Family, who was devoted to him and had followed him from thousands of miles away.

Then he looked at the thriving Kangyang Group, which he was about to take control of... a surge of unprecedented pride and ambition erupted in his chest!

From this day on, his life would only get better and better!