At Qin Corporation, just like many other places, everyone was discussing the killing of the Martial Association members and how they were forced to take down their sign.

In their eyes, the members of the Martial Association were untouchable.

Yet, these lofty individuals were being hunted down like prey.

One came, one was killed; two came, a pair was slaughtered!

Lingjin City had practically become a forbidden zone for the Martial Association.

It was because of this incident that many people who had planned to send their children to the Martial Association were now having second thoughts.

With its higher-ups being slaughtered one after another, the Martial Association didn't seem so impressive after all.

「Sales Department.」

"Latest news! Our Qin Corporation account just received an influx of one hundred million, and its origin is untraceable!" Hou Qiang announced, his voice brimming with excitement.

"Damn, one hundred million?!"

"Monkey, what's the deal? Give us the details!"

Hou Qiang shook his head, indicating he didn't know the specifics, but stated with absolute certainty, "Think about it. Right now, the Qin Corporation's new pharmaceutical factory is starting up, and the chairwoman is building her own distribution channels. The one thing we need most is money! But right at this critical moment, someone deposits one hundred million into the company account from an untraceable source. What does that tell you?"

As if possessed by Sherlock Holmes, Hou Qiang analyzed seriously, "It means the other party doesn't want the chairwoman, or us, to know their identity, yet they are constantly watching over the Qin Corporation."

"It's the chairwoman's powerful benefactor!" Lv Haihuan blurted out.

SNAP!

Hou Qiang snapped his fingers and pointed at Lv Haihuan. "Smart!"

"To hand over a hundred million just like that! With such a powerful benefactor supporting us, it'll be hard for the Qin Corporation not to soar!" Hou Qiang clicked his tongue in wonder, finally concluding, "Everyone, let's roll up our sleeves and get to work! We're all going to get rich following our chairwoman!"

Just then, Chen Yang walked in. Hou Qiang immediately changed his tune and greeted him with a cheerful smile. "Mr. Chen, that one hundred million in the company's account must have been your doing, right?"

The others rolled their eyes. Hou Qiang's ability to suck up was truly exceptional, almost suffocating.

"Of course it was me!" Chen Yang admitted with a nod. Yang Hu sure works fast, he thought. He knew they wouldn't believe him anyway, so he couldn't be bothered to make up a lie. "Who else could it be?"

This rhetorical question left Hou Qiang at a loss for words.

This guy is shameless, isn't he? With so many people around, isn't he afraid of making a fool of himself?

The others snickered quietly, their silent mockery palpable. In their view, Chen Yang must have assumed no one would dare call his bluff, so he brazenly took credit for someone else's generosity.

Utterly shameless!

Hou Qiang immediately shot him a thumbs-up. "Mr. Chen, you're incredible! You have my utmost respect!"

The others nearly gagged. This Hou Qiang was even more shameless, simply disgusting.

"Naturally," Chen Yang replied with an equally proud expression.

Just then, Zhou Yufei called out from the doorway, "Chen Yang, come to my office for a moment."

Chen Yang was somewhat reluctant but walked over anyway.

Inside the office, Zhou Yufei handed him a cup of hot tea. "Where have you been? Why are you just now getting to the company?"

"I got held up by a few things," Chen Yang replied nonchalantly, taking the tea.

Zhou Yufei glanced at him. "That one hundred million... you didn't really arrange for that, did you?"

"Who else could it be? Don't tell me you also believe my wife has some secret patron?" Chen Yang said with a playful smile, perched casually on the edge of her desk.

Zhou Yufei stared intently at him. This man was truly impossible to read.

"Tomorrow is Saturday. How about we go see a movie?" Zhou Yufei's lips curled into a smile as she looked at Chen Yang with anticipation.

Before Chen Yang could speak, she quickly added, "Don't worry, I found a private cinema. It's in a very secluded spot most people don't know about! Plus, it's a private room for two, so we won't run into anyone!"

Chen Yang sighed to himself. He thought he'd already made himself perfectly clear, but this woman...

It was just a movie, a minor request, but Chen Yang really couldn't do it.

Seeing his silence, Zhou Yufei pouted. She dropped her usual cool demeanor, grabbing his hand and shaking it gently. "Please? It's just one tiny little request."

Is... is she trying to be cute? He nearly spat out the tea he had just sipped. This Fairy actually had a side like this?

Chen Yang said helplessly, "Fairy, the timing is just really bad! I have to go to Tianque City tomorrow for something important!"

"Really?" Zhou Yufei eyed him skeptically. "What are you going to Tianque City for?"

"I have an elder there I need to visit. The tickets are already booked, why would I lie to you?" Chen Yang explained truthfully.

Zhou Yufei's eyes darted back and forth for a moment before she nodded. "Alright then. We'll just have to schedule it for another time."

"Okay."

「Book Mountain Court.」

"The mighty Martial Association, having its high-ranking members killed again and again... and this whole mess with the Lingjin City branch is constantly changing! Isn't this just a joke?" At the dinner table, Qin Song couldn't help but complain. He had skipped work for the entire day to register early at the Martial Association, only for it to end like this.

"The Martial Association has met a formidable enemy this time! I wonder who that mysterious person is. Wouldn't it be great if you could find him and have him take you as his disciple?" Luo Sulan said, comforting Qin Song while indulging in her own unrealistic daydreams.

"How could that be possible?" Qin Song shook his head with a laugh. "Someone who dares to challenge the Martial Association and kill their members at will? What kind of existence is that? I heard he's connected to the top brass of the Martial Department! People like that are in a completely different world from us!"

Although he said that, his eyes were filled with longing and fantasy.

"Oh, right!" Qin Song suddenly passed a card to Qin Qiu. "Xiaoqiu, this is the money I've saved over the years. It's not much, just over five million. The company needs money urgently, so you take it for now!"

"No need! Chen Yang helped raise one hundred million today. That's more than enough," Qin Qiu said calmly.

What?!

Qin Song, Luo Sulan, and even Qin Mo all stared at Chen Yang in astonishment.

Chen Yang was taken aback too.

Qin Qiu tugged his sleeve under the table and continued, "A friend of his at the bank helped him secure a loan of one hundred million at a very low-interest rate."

Chen Yang understood. Qin Qiu was trying to save his face. If they knew the hundred million came from an untraceable source, likely her mysterious benefactor, they would undoubtedly subject Chen Yang to another round of scorn. He would be completely humiliated.

Qin Qiu had already made up her mind. She would keep a careful record of all this mysterious help, and when the person finally appeared, she would repay them with interest.

Chen Yang was touched. To think his own wife was actually looking out for him.

Qin Song had intended to use this to put Chen Yang down, but he never expected such an outcome! He could only sullenly retract his bank card and say nothing more.

Afterward, Chen Yang briefly mentioned that he was going to Tianque City the next day to visit an elder.

Qin Qiu didn't say much, only reminding him, "Be safe on the road, and come back soon."

「The next day.」

Before nine o'clock, Chen Yang arrived at the station and met up with a visibly reluctant Yang Hu.

As they were collecting their tickets, a familiar figure came into view.

Chen Yang froze for a moment, then his eyes widened in shock. "Fairy, what... what are you doing here?"

Dragging a suitcase behind her, Zhou Yufei waved the ticket in her hand and grinned. "I'm going to Tianque City, of course!"

Chen Yang was speechless.

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