For insulting Qin Qiu and hiring an assassin, Ning Qiang deserved to die, both logically and morally. Yet, who would have thought he would die so cleanly? You wouldn't even kill a dog like that.

BANG!

Tao Gong's legs gave out, and he collapsed onto a nearby table. Even so, his entire body continued to tremble uncontrollably. The moment the gunshot rang out, he was utterly petrified, his mind shattered.

Killing a man as if he were a dog… Is this… is he even human?

Chen Yang hauled him up by the collar, feigning confusion. "Mr. Tao, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?"

Tao Gong: "..."

"Right. You didn't look like this when you issued the order to cut off raw materials to the Qin Corporation, did you? I imagine you were triumphant and proud, eagerly waiting for President Qin to hand over the formula to you."

Tao Gong slumped to the floor, his voice trembling with fear. "I was wrong! I'm so sorry, truly sorry! I'll immediately resume the supply of raw materials to the Qin Corporation and offer compensation!"

"Hmm, that's somewhat sincere. But what if one day you decide to cut off the supply again?" Chen Yang smiled.

"Impossible!" Tao Gong shouted. "Even if you gave me a hundred times the courage, I wouldn't dare! From now on, the Qin Corporation will be Extreme Sea Pharmaceutical's number one client, I..."

Mid-sentence, Tao Gong seemed to have a realization. He clenched his teeth and said, "As long as Mr. Chen spares my life, I can spin off the raw materials department and give it to the Qin Corporation! That way, no one can ever cut off her supply!"

"That's a good idea!" Chen Yang slapped his thigh. "But you still have to pay for it! Otherwise, wouldn't that make me a robber?"

Saying this, Chen Yang pulled a crumpled check from his back pocket—the very same twenty million he had won from Qin Wu the day before. He unfolded it slightly and held it out to Tao Gong.

Tao Gong was on the verge of tears, unsure whether to take it or not. Who knows if this Mr. Chen is just finding new ways to toy with me?

Chen Yang stuffed the check into Tao Gong's jacket pocket and patted his shoulder. "Later, you will personally deliver all the paperwork to the Qin Corporation and give President Qin a proper apology. Wherever you can cooperate, sign the contracts on the spot!"

"Mr. Tao, what do you think?"

"Yes, yes, of course!" Tao Gong nodded repeatedly, then cautiously asked, "Is there... anything else?"

Chen Yang laughed and raised the gun in his hand. "If you'd like to experience the power of the Desert Eagle, I can oblige."

"No, no, I don't!" Tao Gong waved his hands frantically, worried that even harsher conditions were still to come.

Chen Yang ignored him and turned to Qi Qingfeng. "Old man, are you here for that prescription as well?"

"Hmph!" Qi Qingfeng snorted coldly. "The Qi Family doesn't need to explain its actions to you. Besides, you killed my bodyguard. I won't let this slide!"

"Oh? So you're saying I should apologize to you?" Chen Yang said with a smirk. This old guy is so arrogant, and quite skilled at deflecting blame too!

Qi Qingfeng sneered. "You think an apology will settle this?"

BANG!

Chen Yang's foot lashed out, and the sound of Qi Qingfeng's right leg bone snapping echoed through the room. He collapsed to the ground.

"Ah..." Qi Qingfeng screamed, writhing in pain.

"Is this Qi Family really that powerful?" Chen Yang asked, turning to Tao Gong.

"Mr. Chen, Lingjin City has eight great families and four super-clans! The Qi Family is ranked second among the great families and wields considerable influence locally," Tao Gong explained.

"No wonder he's so arrogant," Chen Yang nodded in understanding.

Qi Qingfeng tilted his head back, his eyes burning with venom as he stared at Chen Yang. "It's too late for you to understand now! Just you wait for the Qi Family's revenge!"

BANG!

Chen Yang kicked out again, breaking Qi Qingfeng's other leg.

"Tell the Qi Family Patriarch that he has three days to give me a satisfactory explanation!"

Qi Qingfeng: "..."

Without another word, Chen Yang turned and left.

「Meanwhile.」

Outside the office, Zhou Yufei sat huddled in a corner of the hallway, her arms wrapped around her knees and her head buried in them. Her clothes were soaked with tears.

The two gunshots had pierced her heart like sharp knives, shattering her composure. Tears streamed down her face like a bursting dam. Regret, guilt, and self-reproach flooded every part of her, gnawing at her nerves like a million ants. The pain spreading from her core felt like it would swallow her whole.

I knew it was like throwing an egg against a rock, so why did I come? Why didn't I stop Chen Yang downstairs?

She came from a distinguished background, and while she had faced many setbacks since leaving home, she had never experienced a heartache so profound it felt like she was suffocating.

"Fairy, what are you doing?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded by her ear.

Zhou Yufei froze, then whipped her head up. The face that met her eyes was the one she found most infuriating.

"What the hell! You're crying?" Chen Yang stared in astonishment at Zhou Yufei, whose face was a mess, like a tear-stained kitten.

Zhou Yufei shot to her feet and instinctively threw herself into Chen Yang's arms, holding him tightly.

This...

Chen Yang stood awkwardly, his hands held out to his sides. His face was a mask of bewilderment. What is happening right now?

"I… I thought you were dead!"

Chen Yang held his hands up, trying not to give the wrong impression, and gave an awkward smile. "How could I die? The person who can kill me hasn't been born yet!"

The faint, sweet scent emanating from her was intoxicating.

Chen Yang quickly pushed Zhou Yufei away. "Let go!" he said, exasperated. "Are you trying to test my willpower?"

"Hmph!"

Zhou Yufei huffed and ran off down the hall.

"Now where are you running off to?"

"To touch up my makeup!"

Chen Yang shrugged helplessly. While waiting for Zhou Yufei, he called Yang Hu and instructed him to bring some men to clean up the scene.

"Boss, the Wang Family of Lingjin City has been trying all sorts of ways to dig into your background! So they wouldn't come up empty-handed, I gave them some fake information," Yang Hu said with malicious glee.

Wang Qiliang?

Chen Yang shook his head and asked curiously, "What kind of fake information?"

"Just that you're a low-ranking officer in the Martial Department."

"How low-ranking?"

"A Centurion."

Chen Yang: "..."

Isn't that just asking for trouble? A mere Centurion? With the Wang Family's power, wouldn't they jump at the chance to tear me to shreds?

「At the Qin Corporation.」

Luo Sulan rushed into the company in a panic as soon as she heard the news.

After listening to Xiang Yang's detailed explanation, she heaved a huge sigh of relief and comforted Qin Qiu. "Xiaoqiu, since Xiang Yang's father has stepped in, this shouldn't be a problem. Don't worry too much!"

Qin Qiu remained silent, offering only a faint nod.

"It's a good thing Xiang Yang came. Who else could have solved this problem?" Luo Sulan said. "Xiaoqiu, do you see now how important it is to have a good man by your side? Listen to my advice and divorce that good-for-nothing Chen Yang already! Xiang Yang is such a great guy!"

Xiang Yang was inwardly delighted and was about to offer a modest reply when his phone rang.

"It's my dad! The problem must be solved." Saying this, Xiang Yang answered the call. However, the moment he heard the voice on the other end, his smile froze.

"Dad, can't you think of something else?" Xiang Yang pleaded, unwilling to give up.

"It would be useless even if the Heavenly King himself showed up! I'm warning you, stay out of this. That's it!"

Clutching the phone, Xiang Yang's expression changed dramatically. It was quite a spectacle. Forcing a strained look, he turned to his aunt and Qin Qiu. "Xiaoqiu, Aunt, my dad said that the other party is refusing to budge. Even if the Heavenly King himself intervened, it would be useless!"

Qin Qiu shook her head bitterly. She had suspected this would be the outcome, and now, her last sliver of hope was gone.

"How… how can this be…" Luo Sulan said in disbelief.

Just then, Tao Gong burst into the Qin Corporation office, carrying a large stack of documents.

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