Chapter 76
However, Fatty Huang's family business surprised Fade Chen. Fatty Huang's real name was Scott Huang, and his father was a well-known big shot in the media industry of Bay City.
But, their company did not produce formal political news or any in-depth financial reports. It mainly focused on lifestyle content, focusing on the entertainment industry and celebrities, and other popular content. The content usually covered disputes between mistresses or gossip between celebrities.
Although it seemed to be low-level content, but it was popular among the masses. The media industry had a lot of connections with the entertainment business. Hence, they knew a lot of celebrities and people in the entertainment circle, so they had quite an influence.
After the conversation, Fatty Huang was convinced by Fade Chen. He held Fade Chen in his arms and called him "Brother Fade". He also said that he wanted to introduce some female celebrities to Fade Chen to have some fun.
Fatty Huang didn't have other skills, but he was good at talking about all kinds of gossip among the celebrities in the media circle. Especially the romantic stories of female celebrities. His explanations were so lively that people could be aroused on the spot. So, after hearing what Fatty Huang said, many people were aroused and couldn't help but leave with their female companions to deal with their arousal.
Fade Chen did not do anything rash. After saying goodbye to them, he went home. When he got home, he could still feel himself being aroused.
Looking up at the bedroom upstairs where the lights had been turned off, Fade Chen forced a bitter smile and shook his head helplessly. "When can I make out with my wife again!"
With a sigh, Fade Chen took off his underwear and went to the bathroom. He was ready to take a cold bath to calm himself down.
However, when Fade Chen pushed the door open and walked in a fair figure appeared in front of him.
The wavy blond hair, slim body, graceful lines, and fair skin... all of a sudden, Fade Chen felt that blood was rushing out of his nose.
And the fair figure, after a few seconds, turned around and saw Fade Chen, whose eyes were wide open and nose was bleeding. She was stunned at first, and then she screamed loudly in shock.
Fade Chen rushed forward, covered her mouth and said, "Momo, don't shout, don't shout!"
If his wife was awakened by the sound of Momo's shouting, Fade Chen would not be able to explain anything to his wife. Therefore, he had no choice but to cover Momo Soo's mouth first and explain it slowly.
At this moment, Momo Soo finally saw the person in front of her clearly. Her big, watery eyes were wide open, and her expression seemed to be very surprised. Her face was red and she seemed to be extremely agitated.
Fade Chen quickly explained in a low voice, "Momo, this is a misunderstanding. I was coming in to take a bath, but I didn't expect you to be here! Don't shout. If your sister hears you, it will be troublesome."
"Uh..." Momo Soo nodded and moved, and her face became even redder.
Seeing that she was so agitated, Fade Chen didn't dare let go. He could only persuade her with great effort, "Momo, I didn't mean it. Your room is upstairs. I didn't expect you to come downstairs to take a bath!"
"You.. " Momo Soo moved again and her body's movement became bigger.
Seeing this, Fade Chen's face was full of bitterness, and it took him quite a while to explain and persuade her. Finally, he stared at Momo Soo's blushing face and said, "Momo, do you understand what I said? If you understand, nod and I will let go of you."
Momo Soo nodded slightly, and Fade Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He finally explained everything clearly and he slowly loosened his hand which was covering Momo Soo's mouth.
The first sentence that Momo Soo said embarrassed Fade Chen greatly.
"Brother-in-law, you hurt me!" Momo Soo said.
Fade Chen looked down and suddenly blushed. Only then did he realize that because of the situation, he held Momo Soo completely in his arms and was clinging to her intimately.
"Ahem, Momo, this... I didn't mean it. It was an accident, I'm sorry! "Fade Chen quickly pulled a bath towel and wrapped it around his waist.
And Momo Soo also grabbed her clothes, covered her chest, and ran away with a blush on her face.
Looking at Momo Soo running away, Fade Chen wanted to remind her that because she only covered her front body with clothes, so, the moment when she turned to her back and ran away, her back was all exposed.
However, looking at the graceful figure and fair skin, Fade Chen did not utter out the reminder. He stared at Momo Soo until she ran into the room, and then he withdrew his eyes with some regret.
"Momo is still young, but her figure is really good!" Fade Chen pursed his mouth, and then quickly took a cold shower to suppress the heat in his heart.
After lying on the bed for a while, Fade Chen's cell phone rang. He picked it up and found it was a WeChat message from Momo.
"Brother-in-law, you have seen me naked. You have to take responsibility!" When Fade Chen opened and saw the message, Fade Chen was about to explode.
"Ahem, it's a misunderstanding. I didn't mean it." Fade Chen lamented in his heart. He immediately typed his explanations earnestly, covering at least half of the screen with his words.
"I don't care. Anyway, you have seen my body. You have to be responsible. Otherwise, I will tell this to my sister, humph!" Momo Soo said.
Momo Soo sent another message again. Fade Chen suddenly felt a shiver in his heart. He could only respond, "How do you want me to take responsibility?"
"Well, I haven't decided on that yet." Momo Soo said.
"Damn it.." Momo Soo's response made Fade Chen speechless.
"By the way, I've thought it over. You have to promise me one thing. Don't refuse it. You must do it for me wholeheartedly."
What is it?"
"I haven't thought of anything yet!"
"F*ck!"
"Just promise me first. I'll keep this matter low for now. When I know what I want you to do, I'll ask you to do it." Momo Soo said.
"Well, I promise you." Fade Chen had no other choices, so he had to agree.
It was not easy to appease Momo Soo and calm down this matter, and it was getting late. Fade Chen fell into a dream. After all, he was busy today and it took him a lot of energy.
The next day, when Fade Chen woke up, Quin Lin was already having her meal at the table. However, Momo Soo was nowhere to be seen.
Fade Chen asked with some anxiety, "Where is Momo? Hasn't she gotten up yet?"
"She had a morning class today, so she had already gotten up early and gone to school Quin Lin said calmly.
Seeing Quin Lin's expression, Fade Chen heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that Momo Soo didn't tell his wife about the bathroom incident.
Just then, Quin Lin suddenly said, "By the way, I seem to have heard Momo shouting last night. It seemed like she fell down. Do you know what has happened?"
Fade Chen, who had just relaxed, was shocked. He coughed and said in a hurry, "I don't know. However, when I came back, I saw that Momo was fine, so I think she didn't fall down."
"Okay!" Quin Lin responded and continued to eat. At this moment, Fade Chen was so scared that his heart almost jumped out of his throat.
Chapter 77
In a fit of anxiety, Fade Chen finished his breakfast in a hurry and went to the company with Quin Lin.
Before long, Fade Chen received a call from Tom Wei. "Brother Fade, are you free? Can you come to the Drunken Parlour?"
"What's wrong?" Fade Chen asked.
Tom Wei said, "Well, Horace brought the Nine Star Plant here, but there are some minor problems."
"What's the problem?" The Nine Star Plant was what Fade Chen needed. When he heard that there was something wrong, Fade Chen couldn't help frowning. But then he said, "Hold on to them and i'll be right there."
After applying for leave on the system, Fade Chen took off his uniform, rushed out of the company and rushed to the bar.
In less than 20 minutes, Fade Chen came to the Drunken Parlour. Tom Wei immediately came out and led Fade Chen to a private room.
"What's going on?" Fade Chen asked Tom Wei.
Tom said, "Horace brought the things here, but it seems that they don't want to give us the Nine Star Plant and want to exchange it with other things. I don't know much about these things. Since it's Brother Fade who wants the Nine Star Plant, I think it's better for you to come and see."
"Okay!" Fade Chen nodded and understood the situation. Then he pushed the door open and entered the private room.
As soon as he entered the private room, Fade Chen saw Horace Wan sitting on the sofa opposite him. Beside him sat a man in his thirties. The man was thin, but his muscles were strong and full of power. He was obviously a martial arts practitioner.
Tom Wei and Fade Chen sat opposite them. Tom Wei immediately said, "Horace, I've promised Brother Fade that I'll give him the Nine Star Plant, So, you can talk to Brother Fade about it."
Horace Wan nodded, and his eyes fell on Fade Chen. Then he picked up a wooden box next to him, opened it, and showed it in front of Fade Chen, saying, "This is the Nine Star Plant."
Fade Chen glanced at it and said, "It's indeed the Nine Star Plant." After that, Fade Chen reached out to touch the wooden box.
However, just as Fade Chen made his move, the thin man next to Horace Wan suddenly stood up, grabbed the box with one hand, and stood in front of Fade Chen.
Seeing this, Fade Chen raised his eyebrows and looked at Horace Wan, saying, "What do you mean? You can't afford to lose, or do you want to break your promise?"
Horace Wan's face twitched and he said, "Amla person who can't afford to lose? Since it's a bet, then I can definitely afford to lose."
"What does that mean? This is not an attitude of someone who can afford to lose." Fade Chen glanced at the thin man.
Horace Wan said in a low voice, "The Nine Star Plant has been cherished in our family for twenty years. It's my father's favourite item. It's not filial to lose my father's love. Therefore, I hope to replace it with other things."
Before Fade Chen could make a statement, Horace Wan clapped his hands and said to the thin man, "Uncle Bao, give him the stuff."
Uncle Bao took out a bank card from his arms and threw it at Fade Chen. "Here is 500,000 dollars. Take it."
Fade Chen's eyelids quivered. He reached out his hand and flicked the bank card back. At the same time, he said coldly, "The gambling contract says it's the Nine Star Plant, not 500,000 dollars."
At the same time, Tom Wei, who was standing beside Fade Chen, stood up with an angry face. He yelled at Horace Wan, "Horace, what do you mean? You said you would exchange the plant for other things, but in the end, you offer me five hundred thousand dollars. Am I looking like a beggar?"
"Also, Brother Fade wanted the Nine Star Plant in the first place. Let's talk about the market price of the Nine Star Plant. The most ordinary one on the market is worth more than ten million dollars. Now you want to replace it with 500,000 dollars. Do you think we're that stupid?" Tom Wei knew nothing much about herbs, but he specifically checked on the Nine Star Plant.
Before their angry eyes, Horace Wan smiled and said, "I've said that the Nine Star Plant is my father's favorite. It can't be given away so easily."
Fade Chen said coldly, "That's your business. The bet was for the Nine Star Plant. I want it."
"Really? Then it's not up to you." Horace Wan said, "I advise you to leave with the money Mr. Chen. 500,000 dollars is not a small amount for a small employee like you." Obviously, after Horace Wan had left, he had investigated Fade Chen's background.
As soon as he finished speaking, Uncle Bao flicked his fingers and threw the bank card at Fade Chen. At the same time, he sneered and said, "If I were you, would leave immediately with the money. Otherwise, you will get nothing at all. By then, it would be too late to regret."
Fade Chen's face turned cold. He struck again and tossed the bank card back. "I said that I only want the Nine Star Plant."
This time, Fade Chen used more strength than before. When the bank card flew back, Uncle Bao wanted to flick it back with his hand, but the bank card cut and left a bloody wound on his palm.
All of a sudden, a killing intent flashed through Uncle Bao's eyes, and his eyes became cold.
Horace Wan also snorted. He looked at Fade Chen and said, "Mr. Chen, you're embarrassing me!"
"I don't care." Fade Chen said coldly.
"Don't care!" Horace Wan shouted coldly, pounded the table and stood up, shouting, "In that case, you'll bring nothing away.
After that, Horace Wan waved his hand and wanted to leave with Uncle Bao.
"Horace, you.... Tom Wei was about to rush out.
However, at this moment, Fade Chen reached out and stopped him. "Let me do it!"
Then, Horace Wan felt his vision blur and a shadow came over. He saw Fade Chen appear in front of him with a cold face and stretched out his hand towards the wooden box in his hand.
"How dare you!" Horace Wan shouted.
At the same time, Uncle Bao rushed to Fade Chen with murderous intent. "Boy, you are courting death!"
Fade Chen didn't say a word. He turned his palm slightly to meet Uncle Bao's fierce attack, ready to fight him head-on.
Seeing this, Horace Wan showed a sneer in his mouth and said, "Boy, what do you think your moves are? If you confront Uncle Bao head-on, you are looking for death."
Uncle Bao grinned smugly and said, "Boy, I'm not a junior. It's your most foolish choice to challenge me."
During the conversation, the momentum of Uncle Bao rose again, and his fighting spirit was awe-inspiring. The private room seemed to be filled with a murderous atmosphere.
"I've noticed that. No wonder you are so reckless and fearless." Fade Chen felt the momentum and said.
Hearing this, Uncle Bao was a little surprised. "I didn't expect that you could see my strength. You do have some skills. However, you still have to die."
"Boy, go to hell!" With a loud shout, Uncle Bao clawed at Fade Chen's heart with ferocious eyes.
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At this time, Fade Chen's palm also changed. He clenched his palm into a fist and hit swiftly towards Uncle Bao's hand.
"Bang!" The two men's attacks collided forcefully.
Then, with a loud crack, the fierce-looking Uncle Bao suddenly froze. He cried out in pain. His right arm slumped down, and his face was covered with sweat. He took several steps back.
"You, how can you have such strength? It, it's impossible..." Uncle Bao looked at Fade Chen in shock.
"What a naive man who had never seen anything from the world. Now, you know it's possible!" Fade Chen snorted. He stepped forward and punched again.
"Crack!" This time, Fade Chen's fist hit Uncle Bao hard in the chest, sending his thin body flying and crashing into the wall of the private room. Then he slipped down, and his chest was crushed inwards.
Uncle Bao was completely unconscious.
Then, Fade Chen turned around and walked toward Horace Wan.
Horace Wan was shocked. He instinctively took a few steps back, his face was full of horror.
Because Uncle Bao was a master under his father's command. His strength and skill were at the middle range of the yellow stage and was very close to the late range of the yellow phase. Such a master's arm had been broken by Fade Chen's with one punch and then followed by his chest, which was also crushed by just a blow.
Horace Wan could hardly imagine how terrifying Fade Chen's strength was.
"You, what are you trying to do?" Horace Wan looked at Fade Chen who was approaching him in horror, and his body trembled with fear. "I tell you, I am the only son of the Wan family, and my father is Aaron Wan. If you dare to touch me, my father will not..."
"Such noise!" Fade Chen shouted coldly and slapped Horace Wan's face, which made his handsome face suddenly turned red and swollen.
"How dare you.." Horace Wan roared.
Fade Chen slapped him again and stared at him coldly.
"Bang!" Horace Wan felt a sharp pain in his chest as he got kicked. Several ribs seemed to have been broken. He lay on the ground motionlessly.
Seeing Fade Chen walking over again, Horace Wan really felt the terror in him. He quickly waved his hand and said, "Stop hitting, stop! I was wrong. I know my mistake now. I'll give the Nine Star Plant to you."
Horace Wan managed to lift the wooden box in front of Fade Chen, his face full of fear.
Fade Chen took the wooden box in his hand and kicked Horace Wan away. Horace Wan fell beside Uncle Bao on the ground and groaned in pain.
Ignoring the two, Fade Chen opened the wooden box and took out the tiny herb.
This herb was small and its branches were very slender, but the shape of the leaves was a little special. It looked like a small star. The top of the plant had nine star-shaped leaves of a faint blue color, it looked very wonderful.
"Although its appearance is not so good, it is indeed a genuine one." Fade Chen confirmed the plant and put it back to the wooden box and close it. Then he picked up Uncle Bao and Horace Wan with one in each hand and threw them out of the room. At the same time, he warned, "I don't like to cause trouble, but I am not afraid of causing trouble. If you want to take revenge on me, you won't be so lucky next time."
"No, we absolutely dare not take revenge." Horace Wan quickly waved his hand and shouted. He was really afraid of Fade Chen. After all, as the Young Master of the Wan family, he had never been beaten up like this.
Tom Wei beckoned his men to get the two out, and then immediately went to Fade Chen. With an apologetic smile on his face, he said, "Brother Fade, I'm sorry. I didn't expect this to happen. Then.."
"It's not your fault. Horace Wan didn't keep his promise. You don't have to blame yourself." Fade Chen waved his hand and fiddled with the Nine Star Plant. Then he said, "Can you help me to find out where I can get the Fire Flame Plant? I'm willing to pay a high price for it."
There was still a herb missing for the portion that Fade Chen wanted to make for his wife, Quin Lin, to recuperate. At this moment, Fade Chen saw that since the Wan family had this rare Nine Star Plant, other powerful families might have Fire Flame Plant, so he asked Tom Wei to enquire about it.
"Fire Flame Plant! I'll remember it. Brother Fade, don't worry. I'll do my best to find it for you." Tom Wei nodded.
Fade Chen took the Nine Star Plant and got up. He was ready to leave.
At this moment, Tom Wei stopped Fade Chen and said abashedly, "Brother Fade, I want to ask you for a favour, but.."
Seeing this, Fade Chen patted Tom Waits shoulder and said with a smile, "You're a big man. Come on. Spit it out. What's the matter?"
"Brother Fade, I'm sorry! I just troubled you yesterday, and today I asked you for help again. It's really. Tom Wei said with embarrassment.
Fade Chen grinned and said, "Don't be so polite to me! Besides, haven't I asked you to help me find something too?
Tom Wei was no longer bashful. He pulled Fade Chen to sit down and said, "Brother Fade, this is the case. I want to ask you to protect someone in secret."
"Who is it?" Fade Chen asked.
"My cousin, Tom Wei said.
"Your cousin? Isn't that Uncle Eli's daughter? The daughter of Uncle Wei of the North Bay City? Why does she need my protection?" Fade Chen looked at Tom Wei with some doubts.
Tom Wei smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, it's her. Brother Fade. It's not that we don't want to protect her. But this is a special case."
"Why?" Fade Chen asked.
"Brother Fade." Tom Wei said, "You know that on the outside, it may look good to be in our business, but it is neither a good and righteous industry. Therefore, my cousin has always been dissatisfied with my uncle and repeatedly asked him to quit this business."
"But you know, it's not easy to get out. Besides, my uncle has been working in this for so many years and has so many people and things involved in it. It's not that easy to get out of this. So he hasn't promised to quit. This caused his relationship with my cousin to become worse and worse."
"Even so, my cousin and my uncle can still get along with each other. They would meet once a month and had dinner together.
"However, two years ago, something happened between my cousin and my uncle, which worsened their relationship. My cousin couldn't stand it anymore and moved out of the house. She didn't go home even once in the past two years." Tom Wei sighed and said sadly.
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"What is it?" Fade Chen asked.
Tom Wei said thoughtfully, "It's about my aunt. Two years ago, my cousin left home after she had a quarrel with my uncle again. My aunt was so worried about my cousin she chased after her. Unexpectedly, on the way, my aunt encountered a car accident and was hit by a truck. She was seriously injured and is still in a coma till now."
"And after the incident, investigation revealed that the truck driver involved in the accident was sent by my second uncle's rival and my second uncle was the target. However, in a twist of fate, he accidentally rammed into my second aunt."
"Because of this, the conflict between my cousin and my second uncle reached its peak. The two almost broke the relationship between father and daughter, and my sister also moved out of the house immediately." Tom Wei aid with a sigh, "At that time, my second uncle wanted to quit the underworld business. But when he thought of my second aunt's condition and that the situation may be worse after quitting, my second uncle eventually stayed on."
"After a year, my uncle finally defeated his rival and eliminated the other party's gang leader to avenge my aunt. But his relationship with my cousin was irreparable."
Fade was overcome by emotion after listening to Tom Wei's story. He didn't expect that a fearsome leader who commanded the North Bay in Bay City would have such a painful, untold story.
Tom Wei continued after a pause, "Although the rival's leader was defeated, his younger brother escaped. So, my uncle has been worrying about the safety of my cousin. But with their current estranged relationship, my uncle can't send someone to protect my cousin openly. He can only protect her in secret. Even so, my cousin would find out about these secret bodyguards after some time and she would call the police immediately to get rid of them.
"My second uncle has no choice but to change batches after batches of people. This method is not a problem during ordinary times."
"But recently, my second uncle got the news that the younger brother of that gang leader has returned. Therefore, my second uncle is very worried about my cousin's safety, yet he couldn't get close to her. So he asked me to find a way to hire someone new to get close to my cousin so as to protect her in secret."
Hearing this, Fade Chen finally figured out what Tom Wei wanted. He wanted someone to approach this woman, befriend her and then discreetly protect her.
This job was a piece of cake for Fade Chen. However, it was a little difficult in terms of time. After all, Fade Chen now had his own family and work. If he really wanted to go undercover, he might not have the time.
Fade Chen was honest towards Tom Wei about this inconvenience.
However, Tom Wei shook his head and said to Fade Chen, "Brother Fade, this is not a problem at all."
"Er, what do you mean?" Fade Chen was in doubts.
Tom Wei leaned over to Fade Chen and said, "Because my cousin is this woman!"
While speaking, Tom Wei unlocked his mobile phone, clicked open a photo and handed it to Fade Chen.
When Fade Chen saw the person in the photo, he was shocked. "What? Your cousin is Lily Wei, from the HR Department of Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc?"
"Yes, it's her!" Tom Wei laughed and said, "Brother Fade, now you know why I said that it's not a problem. You are now working in the same company as her, and you see her every day. Moreover, I also heard that you and her seem to be quite close. This way, Brother Fade, you are the perfect person for the job."
Fade Chen was still in shock. He had never thought that the beautiful HR director of Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc was the daughter of Bay City's underground gang leader.
Fade Chen recalled the last time when they encountered trouble on the road. Knowing Lily Wei's background now, it could explain why she knew the nooks and crannies of Reed Street then.
Tom Wei looked at the stunned Fade Chen and moved closer to him, so close that his face almost touched Fade Chen's. "Brother Fade, so you're game. After all, you and Lily are colleagues. Besides, Lily is talented and beautiful. If things go well, Brother Fade, perhaps you will win her heart and become a couple!"
Fade rolled his eyes at Tom and said, "Hey, Dude. Don't get so close to me, I'm straight. Consider this done."
"Thank you so much, bro." Tom Wei rejoiced. "Just tell me if you need anything. I will do anything for you."
"Fine. Just help me get the information about Fire Flame Plant as soon as possible," Fade Chen said.
"Don't you worry, Brother Fade. I shall mobilize the Long Enterprise team to track down the Fire Flame Plant immediately when I return." Tom Wei promised.
"Ok, it's getting late. I should go."
Tom Wei later respectfully saw Fade Chen out of the Drunken Parlour. With the Nine Star Plant in hand, Fade Chen returned to Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc while humming a tune.
As soon as he came back, Fade Chen headed straight to the medical center and got his hands busy. An hour later, the Nine Star Plant was reduced to a small bowl of dark liquid which Fade Chen gulped down in one go.
After the liquid entered his body, Fade Chen instantly felt a faint but cooling sensation in his mouth and nostrils. Then, the coolness spread throughout his whole body, making him feel completely relaxed.
This continued for a few hours until the coolness gradually dissipated, and the efficacy of the herb was completely absorbed by his body. Fade Chen felt the Qi circulating inside his body and felt that the Qi in his meridians had somewhat been enhanced.
"The Nine Star Plant is truly worthy of its fame, it does have effects on even someone who has reached transcendent levels like me. Not bad at all." Fade Chen thought. The Nine Star Plant grew in shady and wet places, absorbing the essence of the starlight, and it is classified as Ying and cold in nature. If consumed by an ordinary person, the body would be damaged by the plant's efficacy.
But it was a tonic for Fade Chen. This was because Fade Chen practiced the "Kung Fu of Jiu Yang" which was Yang and hot in nature, therefore he needed something cold to mediate his body.
Fade Chen flexed his body and felt an indescribable comfort which made him smile. By then, it was time to get off work. Fade Chen saw Lily Wei heading downstairs. He instinctively packed up and followed her quietly.
Since he had promised Tom Wei to protect Lily Wei, Fade Chen should keep his words. The first day of his undercover mission was to figure out the routine of his target.
Therefore, Fade Chen sent his wife a text message saying that he had something to do that night and would be home late so there's nothing to worry about. Then he transformed into a cloud of shadow and followed Lily Wei downstairs.
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Fade Chen tailed Lily Wei as she drove away from the office. Fortunately, it was the peak hour after work so cars were moving slowly. Otherwise, it would not be easy for Fade Chen to follow her on foot.
After driving for about forty minutes, Lily Wei arrived at a restaurant for dinner. Then she spent more than half an hour there until the sky turned dark, and headed back to her home, a high-end community.
Although the security at the community was good, it was still easy for Fade Chen to sneak in. He followed Lily Wei all the way to her unit upstairs. Fade Chen then confirmed Lily Wei's unit number.
It was definitely inconvenient for Fade Chen to follow Lily into her home, so Fade Chen loitered outside the house for a while. Luckily, in the end, he found a signal tower opposite the building.
He climbed to the top of the signal tower effortlessly and coincidently he could see Lily Wei's room. Moreover, the floor to ceiling glass window in Lily Wei's room allowed Fade Chen to have a good view. He could see everything in the room.
The living room was not small, but at a glance, the furniture and decorations were very simple, basically in a minimalistic design and pure color, which somewhat reflected her style.
After reaching home, Lily Wei took off her shoes and placed them neatly on the shoe rack. Then she put the briefcase away. She did everything in an orderly fashion.
Later she went into the living room, and proceed to unbutton her office jacket. Fade Chen's eyes brightened and he couldn't help but lean forward.
Then, Lily Wei sat on the sofa, bent her left leg and slowly took off her skin-toned stockings. In an instance, a pair of smooth and beautiful legs came into sight.
After taking off her stockings, Lily Wei began to unbutton her shirt. Perhaps due to the high floor, Lily Wei did not draw the curtains, and this benefitted Fade Chen.
The white shirt slipped off, revealing the white underwear inside along with her perfect curves. Then, Lily Wei bent down to undo her black skirt. After removing the skirt, she was now left with only her underwear.
Her perfect figure and slender curves made Fade Chen's body temperature start rising rapidly.
As if the seduction wasn't enough, Lily Wei took out a mat and spread it on the floor, turned on the music, and started to do Yoga, clad only in her underwear.
Accompanied by the gentle and slow music, Lily Wei's flexible body effortlessly changed into various poses.
After finishing with her Yoga, Lily Wei immediately went into the bathroom to take a shower. The bathroom was on the other side, and Fade Chen was a little disappointed he couldn't see anything further.
After showering, Lily Wei read a book for a while and then went into the bedroom to sleep.
Fade Chen was outside the whole time. After making sure that there was nothing unusual at midnight, he slipped off quietly and returned home.
For the next few days, apart from doing his usual work at the medical room, Fade Chen also went around collecting more information about Lily Wei. If there was any chance, he would certainly choose to work alongside Lily Wei, and took the opportunity to apply his self-made herbal concoction on Lily Wei's clothes.
In the eyes of ordinary people, the liquid was colorless and odorless, and invisible after it dried. But as long as Fade Chen Fei use the right herbs, he would be able to smell the liquid's faint but unique fragrance, which helped him to accurately locate Lily Wei's location.
The following nights, Fade Chen continued to follow Lily Wei home. And every day he would stay until midnight before returning home with bloodshot eyes and a nose-bleed.
After a period of time, although Quin Lin did not asked about Fade Chen's late nights, but rumours began to spread in the office about Fade Chen secretly in pursuit of Lily Wei. As a result, Lily Wei purposefully spoke to Fade Chen warning him not to have any inappropriate thoughts and that a relationship with each other was impossible outside of work.
For this, Fade Chen could only oblige. However, he was determined to continue his mission every night.
It was like any other day at work. After getting off work, Fade Chen as usual, quietly followed Lily Wei under the street lights, all the way to her residential complex .
Just as Fade Chen was about to climb up the signal tower for his surveillance job. His cell phone rang. It was a call from the darling Momo Soo.
He picked up the call, but before Fade Chen could say anything, came Momo's screeching voice from the other end of the phone, "Brother-in-law, what's wrong with you? Where are you now?"
"I'm outside! What's the matter?" Chen Fei asked quizzically.
"Brother-in-law, are you serious? Let's not mention the fact that you have been coming home late these days, but of all days, today is a special day, why are you not back yet?" lamented Momo Soo.
"Special day? Momo, what day is today?" Fade Chen was confused.
Momo Soo sneered and said, "Brother-in-law, are you up to something outside? Today is my sister's birthday, don't you know."
"Ah, it's Quin Lin's birthday today. I forgot about it." Fade Chen said in surprise and instinctively slapped his own head, cursing his carelessness. "TIll go back right away."
Fade Chen looked up to Lily Wei's well-lit room. He had been monitoring for the past few days and nothing unusual happened. He believed that there shouldn't be any problem today, so he turned away and was ready to leave.
"You don't have to come back anymore," Momo Soo said over the phone.
Fade Chen bawled, "Momo, it's my fault this time, but you couldn't punish me like this. Please say something nice of me in front of your sister. I'll be back soon."
"Brother-in-law, you really don't have to come back," Momo Soo said.
"Quin Lin really is mad at me!" Fade Chen was suddenly nervous.
Then, Momo Soo giggled and said, "Brother-in-law, I didn't mean you are not allowed to come home. My sister and I are now at Fiery KTV. Come quickly."
"KTV!" Fade Chen nodded immediately. "Okay, okay, I'll be right there."
"Brother-in-law, you better hurry up!" Momo Soo advised. "It took me great effort to finally get my sister to come out. We will leave if you are late."
"I will definitely be quick!" Fade Chen promised.
Fade hung up the phone, turned into a shadow and rushed towards the direction of Fiery KTV
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Twenty minutes later, Fade Chen arrived at the KTV, without stopping, he ran all the way towards his wife’s private KTV room. Fade Chen had just reached the first floor where the private room was when suddenly, someone cried in surprise, “Brother Fade, why are you here!”
Fade Chen stopped in his tracks and turned around to see a chubby, young man with ginger yellow hair coming up to him with a smile. It was Huang, the man he met at a match with Horace Wan.
“Fatty Huang, oh it’s you! Why are you also here?” Fade Chen greeted him.
Huang smiled and pointed behind him, saying, “Brother Fade, I’m having a gathering with my colleagues. Why don’t you come and join us?”
Fade Chen took a quick glance at the group of about eight people behind Fatty Huang. Amongst them were quite a number of young men and women, some of them were middle-aged. It seemed like they were Huang’s circle of friends from the media.
At ordinary times, Fade Chen would be more than willing to join them but today was not the day as he had something more urgent to do. Without wasting much time, Fade Chen waved and smiled. “No thanks. My friend is waiting inside. I will go first. Fat, you have a good time.”
“Okay, Brother Fade you too have fun.” Huang smiled and waved. He watched Fade Chen entered a private room before he put down his hand and walked to the private room next to him.
The group of friends behind Fatty Huang couldn’t help but look in the direction Fade Chen was heading with much curiosity.
Someone whispered, “Who is that person? Do you know him?”
“I don’t know! I haven’t seen him before!”
“Could he be from a wealthy family? Otherwise, Master Huang wouldn’t be so polite to him. He wasn’t angry even when he was called Fatty Huang.”
“It doesn’t seem like it. We know almost every rich and famous guy in Bay City. I have no impression of this guy!”
“No matter who he is, since he gained the respect of Master Huang, he should be someone important. You know what to do if you meet him in the future.”
“Let’s not talk about this anymore. Master Huang has gone in, let’s all go in. Remember to be smart in front of Master Huang. If Master Huang is happy, he will be our news agency’s savior.” A middle-aged man who seemed to be the leader of the pack explained to his young colleagues.
At this juncture, they stopped discussing and followed the rest into the private room. Soon, Fatty Huang’s blood curdling cries echoed through the room. At the same time, there were enthusiastic applause and cheers. People passing by all wondered if something was wrong with the hearing of the people in the private room.
At Fade Chen’s side, it was the sight of Momo Soo holding the microphone, singing and dancing when he pushed through the private room door. Her sweet voice, together with her youthful and lively figure, made Fade Chen’s eyes sparkled.
Momo Soo also noticed Fade Chen. She stopped singing and pouted, saying, “Brother-in-law, you’re finally here.”
“I’m here! I’m here!” Fade Chen grinned and then gave Momo Soo an inquisitive look to probe on Quin Lin’s mood.
Momo narrowed her eyes and smiled. Then she pulled Fade Chen to where Quin Lin was seated on the sofa. “Sis, brother in-law is here.”
“I see, * Quin Lin responded vaguely without looking at Fade Chen. Although she looked calm, Fade Chen could see that she was unhappy.
Fade Chen immediately cast a pleading look at Momo Soo to which, the young girl shrugged and flashed him a helpless look. She wrapped her arms around herself and smiled watching the drama.
Fade Chen glared at Momo, he forced a smile and sat down besides Quin Lin. “Honey, I’m so sorry for being late,” he pleaded.
“Oh it’s nothing, I’m just here to hang out with Momo casually,” Quin Lin said emotionlessly, still refusing to look at Fade Chen.
Fade Chen Fei suddenly felt apprehensive and helpless.
At this moment, Momo Soo couldn’t stand it anymore, she said, “Brother-in-law, today is my sister’s birthday. How about you sing a song for my sister to wish her happy birthday?”
Fade Chen’s eyes brightened up upon hearing Momo’s suggestion. He nodded quickly and grabbed the microphone. Then he let out a small cough, cleared his throat, ignored the song selection in the process and turned towards Quin Lin affectionately. He lowered his voice and said in a deep voice, “Today is my beloved woman’s birthday. So, I want to express my feelings with a song.”
Next, Fade Chen tilted his head in forty-five degrees upwards, closed his eyes, and swayed with the rhythm.
He looked like the prince of love songs. For a moment, Momo Soo was in a daze. Even Quin Lin’s eyes lit up and she couldn’t help stealing a few glances at Fade Chen.
When it all felt just right, Fade Chen began to sing. As soon as he opened his mouth, the affectionate atmosphere instantly dissipated.
“I love you, loving you, just like the mouse loves his rice...”
Momo Soo slapped her forehead and lowered her head. “Brother-in-law, can you be more old-fashioned than this? Singing this outdated and cheesy song in front of my sis.”
Even Quin Lin couldn’t help twitching her eyes. She lowered her head and didn’t dare to look at him anymore.
However, Fade Chen was completely oblivious and immersed in the song. He howled throughout the whole song. After the song, Fade Chen immediately moved to other classic songs such as “Two Butterflies”, “The Wolf Falls in Love with the Sheep” and so on.
The deafening singing shocked the two beauties in the private room, that they actually forgot to stop him.
Several songs later, Fade Chen suddenly noticed something outside the door. He put down the microphone and rushed out of the door. A few seconds later, he rushed back in again with his hands behind his back, as if he had something to hide.
Once the singing stopped, Momo came to her senses. She looked at Fade Chen and said, “Brother-in-law, what are you hiding behind your back?” As she was speaking, the young girl went around Fade Chen’s back, curious of what it was.
Fade Chen moved to his side to prevent Momo Soo from peeking and said solemnly, “Momo, no peeking. This is a birthday present for my dearest wife.
After he said that, Fade Chen walked towards Quin Lin, looked at her affectionately and said, “Dear, today is your birthday. This is a bouquet of flowers to represent my blessing to you.”
While speaking, Fade Chen took out the bouquet and handed them to Quin Lin.
Beside him, Momo Soo looked at the so-called “flowers” and burst into laughter. “Brother-in-law, this is your so-called flowers? This is a bunch of vegetables. Who gives vegetables as a birthday present?”
“Vegetables are flowers too! No one says that you can’t give vegetables for birthday.” Fade Chen said oh-so seriously. “What’s more, I have carefully picked this “flower bouquet” myself, to show my sincerity and as a token of my love to my wife.”
“Brother-in-law, are you saying that you wish for my sister to be as unattractive as these vegetables?” Momo Soo said.
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Fade Chen waved his hand and said with a serious face, "Momo, don't make me wrong. Look at the little golden buds, it means a bright future for my wife. Then take a look at the thick stem, it means that my wife's company has a solid foundation and is sustainable."
"Moreover, the most important thing is that this vegetable is not only bright and beautiful in appearance, but is also a rare and delicious vegetable. These characteristics match perfectly with the qualities my wife possesses in both talent and appearance.
Momo Soo slapped her forehead when listening to Fade Chen's nonsense. She gave Fade Chen a thumbs-up with the expression of "I admire you" written all over her face.
Even Quin Lin couldn't help but laugh when she saw the fresh vegetables and heard Fade Chen's absurd explanation.
Fade Chen responded, "See, what I just said is quite reasonable. My wife likes it very much and is smiling happily now."
Quin Lin who had not spoken to Fade Chen since he came in, finally glared at him and said, "You and your nonsense. Quickly get rid of the vegetables
"I cannot throw these away." Fade Chen said in a serious tone, then walked towards the door.
"Brother-in-law, where are you going?" Momo Soo shouted.
Fade Chen turned his head, waved the vegetables in his hand and said, "The vegetables were borrowed from the aunt in the kitchen just now. The aunt is still waiting to cook the dish so I have to return it to her quickly."
"Brother-in-law, I salute you!" As Fade Chen walked out, Momo Soo touched her head, speechless.
Finally cheering his wife up, Fade Chen was in a good mood. He whistled and returned the vegetable to the kitchen auntie, and then strolled back to the room.
Halfway through, a couple emerged from the corner of the corridor in front. They were holding hands and leaning on each other intimately. From time to time, they would whisper or plant kisses on each other, and this gave Fade Chen goosebumps. He quickened his pace eager to go back to the private room.
But the corridor was narrow, and the couple was walking side by side, which directly blocked the corridor. Fade Chen gave out a cough to remind them to make way.
The couple heard him, but turned their heads and rolled their eyes at Fade Chen. They had no intention to give way at all. Instead, they cozied up even more. Fade Chen was annoyed and felt like he should kick them out of the place.
However, today was his wife's birthday and Fade Chen did not want any trouble. So he kept his cool and followed them patiently.
Subsequently, the couple started chatting as they continued to make out.
"Dear, is Master Huang really here?" The woman asked coyly.
The man said, "You don't trust your own husband's words? I have friends in the circle and they have told me that Master Huang and his media friends are having dinner here today. They are in that private room."
"Really!" The woman exclaimed in excitement, "Then let's go in and greet Master Huang!"
The man said, "We can't just barge into Master Huang's private room like that. Lets wait here. When Master Huang comes out, we will approach him and introduce ourselves With Master Huang's network, I am sure to become a famous reporter within the media circle in Bay City."
"That's right. Master Huang commands the media in Bay City. As long as you are connected to Master Huang, we will be rich." The woman said with yearning.
"I agree. We shall wait for Master Huang to come out." The man smiled.
Fade Chen who was behind the couple listened to their conversation and couldn't help shaking his head. It seemed that they were two reporters who wanted to use Fatty Huang as a shortcut to gain a breakthrough. Fade Chen was disgusted with their arrogance and opportunistic actions.
Fortunately, he had reached the door of the private room. Fade Chen immediately turned and walked into the private room.
Right then, Momo Soo was once again singing and dancing in the private room, while Quin Lin was sitting at the side, nibbling at some fruits.
Fade Chen sat down beside his wife with a smile and diligently fed her some fruits.
Momo Soo sang several songs in a row. Feeling a little tired, she handed the microphone to Fade Chen and moved aside to take a break.
Fade Chen's throat was itchy due to his singing just now. He thought of taking a break so he handed the microphone to Quin Lin and said, "Dear, how about a few songs."
As soon as Quin Lin saw the microphone, she instinctively darted away as if the microphone was a poisonous snake. Then she waved her hands profusely and declined, "No, you sing."
"Dear, what's wrong? Are you unwell?" Fade Chen thought that Quin Lin was shy, so he continued to persuade her, "Don't be shy! Today is your birthday. As today's star, you must sing a song."
Momo Soo clapped her hands and encouraged, "Sister, come on. I've never heard you sing. Let me hear it once."
Quin Lin's face turned pale. She waved her hand and said, "No, that's not necessary. I can't sing well."
"How is it possible? Sis, you have such a beautiful voice. I'm sure your singing can't be that bad. Just one song!" Momo Soo pleaded coyly.
Fade Chen glared at Momo Soo and said, "What do you mean by not bad? My wife's singing is most definitely beautiful like the voice of nature." Fade Chen clapped vigorously to show encouragement.
As the excitement rose, Quin Lin couldn't resist the encouragement from Fade Chen and Momo Soo. She finally nodded, picked up the microphone and said, "Then, I'll just sing a song. Just one song."
"Well, I'm fine with one song!" Momo Soo and Fade Chen looked expectantly at Quin Lin. They put their hands in front of them, ready to clap and applaud.
Quin Lin selected the song entitled "Courage" on the console. She held the microphone tightly with both hands and stared nervously at the big screen.
Finally, after the prelude, the lyrics officially began.
"I've finally made this decision."
"I don't care what others say."
Fade Chen and Momo Soo were so full of expectation. But after hearing her singing, they went completely stiff, and their faces were in utter shock. They looked at Quin Lin dumbfoundedly.
What shocked them was not because Quin Lin could sing, but because throughout the entire song, Quin Lin was completely out of tune.
Who would have expected a person as beautiful as Quin Lin, who had such an appearance, with her figure and sweet voice, to sing like that.
When the song was over, Quin Lin put down the microphone. When she turned around and saw Fade Chen and Momo Soo's stunned expressions, she quickly understood. That instance, she wished she could bury her head in her blouse, too ashamed to face the audience.
Realizing her reaction, Fade Chen quickly clapped his hands and cheered at the same time, "Beautiful, my wife sings so well that her voice still lingers in my ears. How I wish to hear a few more songs."
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Momo Soo was stunned, looked at Fade Chen in disbelief as he was saying nonsense in such a matter-of-fact tone.
Quin Lin probably knew about the quality of her own singing. After being praised by Fade Chen, she blushed and immediately buried her face in her blouse, she rushed out of the room.
As soon as Quin Lin went out, a scream came from the corridor outside, followed by a woman’s screeching voice. “Hey, watch out! Are you blind?”
Then, came Quin Lin’s voice. “I’m sorry, sorry, I.”
Before Quin Lin could finish her sentence, the woman raised her voice. “I don’t accept your apology.”
At the same time, a man intercepted angrily. “Do you think you can leave just like this after stepping on my girlfriend’s foot?”
Hearing these words, Fade Chen sensed that something was wrong. He immediately got up and rushed out of the room, followed by Momo Soo.
As soon as the two walked out of the private room, they saw Quin Lin standing on the left side of the corridor, and a young man and woman on the right side. These two were the same couple who were in Fade Chen’s way just now.
“Sister”,”Dear”, Fade Chen and Momo Soo quickly went to Quin Lin’s side. “What happened?”
The woman snorted and said, “What’s the matter? She stepped on my foot. That is what happened!
Quin Lin whispered, “I came out in a hurry and accidentally stepped on her foot.” Fade Chen nodded and looked at the woman’s foot.
He noticed a faint mark on her leather shoe, suggesting that she did indeed get stepped on. But judging from the woman’s behaviour, it was obvious that she wasn’t injured.
The woman heard Quin Lin’s explanation and wasn’t very pleased. She frowned and said, “What do you mean by accidentally? You stepped on my foot and now it is swollen. You call this an accident?”
“You...” Momo Soo wanted to argue, but Quin Lin stopped her, and then in all sincerity, Quin said to the woman, “I’m sorry, I did step on your foot just now. It’s my fault. I’m willing to compensate you.”
“Compensate me? What can you compensate me with? Do you know how much I paid for my heels? It’s 200 dollars, made from genuine leather. Can you afford it?” The woman shouted fiercely. “And my foot. It’s swollen because of you. Are you going to pay for the medical expenses, my medical leave, and my mental distress?”
Quin Lin frowned slightly, but she took out her wallet, pulled out a stack of cash, and handed it to the woman, saying, “This is 1000 dollars in cash. I hope it’s enough to compensate for your loss.”
The woman’s eyes twinkled when she saw the banknotes. She reached out to take them. It would be a pity not to take the money. Her heels were actually made of fake leather and only cost her less than one hundred dollars, while the damage was negligible as she had just been stepped on gently. As for the swelling on her foot, well, it was not real.
She didn’t expect that kind of generosity from the woman in front of her. 1,000 dollars at once, it was her lucky day.
The woman was about to take the money, when her boyfriend suddenly pulled her back and said, “Don’t take it!”
“What’s wrong? Why not?” The woman looked at the man in confusion, and her eyes were still glued to the money.
The man glanced at Quin Lin briefly and then whispered in the woman’s ear. After that, the woman’s eyes lit up with excitement. She did not take the money.
Quin Lin noticed this and said, “If you want compensation, I’m willing to pay. You can take the money.”
The man flashed her an evil smile and said to Quin Lin, “If you really want to pay, this is not enough!”
Quin Lin frowned and asked, “How much do you want?”
The woman’s eyes sparkled and blurted, “Not much really Just 10,000 dollars!”
“10,000 dollars!” Momo Soo cried out in appal. “You guys must be dreaming! 100,000 dollars for stepping on her foot, is her foot made of gold?”
The man sneered and continued, “It may not be necessary to compensate 10,000 dollars for stepping on my girlfriend. But today, the person who stepped on my girlfriend is different! As the president of Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc, such an amount is nothing for you right, President Lin.”
Quin Lin knew that they had recognized her identity and wanted to blackmail her. Her expression suddenly turned cold. “No matter how rich am, I won’t accept such unreasonable extortion.”
“Since you don’t want to accept this compensation, suggest we leave this to the court. Let the judge decide how much I should compensate.” Quin Lin kept the 1,000 dollars and was ready to leave.
The woman suddenly became anxious and began to look regretful.
However, the man smiled confidently. He looked at Quin Lin and said, “President Lin, I can’t stop you from leaving but just want to let President Lin know that I am a reporter.! Think this incident today would be a good piece of news. Imagine the headline that says – Beautiful millionaire injured a patron at the nightclub and turned a blind eye. I think many readers will be interested to read this sensational news.”
This had turned into an obvious threat. He wanted to use the public’s opinions to blackmail Quin Lin.
“You are blackmailing me!” Quin Lin said coldly.
The man twitched his mouth and said with a smile, “I don’t think so. I am just giving President Lin a choice. Either you spend 10,000 dollars to resolve this small matter, or spend time and energy to deal with the negative news that is about to happen. I think you are a smart person, so don’t need to teach you how to choose.”
Quin Lin was so furious her face turned icy cold. She clenched her fists and had an impulse to punch him.
Right at this moment, Fade Chen smiled faintly. He held Quin Lin’s hand, gave it a gentle squeeze and shot her a reassuring look. Then he stepped forward, looked at the couple, and said smiling, “What if we choose the third option?
“What’s the third option?” The woman asked.
Fade Chen smiled slyly and kicked the b*tchy couple in front of him. “The third option is to beat you guys so hard you cry for your mommy.”
“I am a reporter. How dare you hit me! I am going to expose this..” The man was in panic and had fear in his eyes.
However, Fade Chen was not deterred by the man’s threats at all. He snorted and extended a swift horizontal kick towards the couple. The kick sent the couple flying through the air and eventually slammed into the wall along the corridor, making a loud bang before sliding down against the wall slowly.
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“Fei Enterprises is getting hooligans to beat up innocent people, I want to expose this, I want to call the police, I want..” The man shouted in pain.
“Pap!”
Fade Chen didn’t say much. He kicked the man again and smashed him to the wall. The man spat out a mouthful of blood and then slowly collapsed.
“You hit..” The man said.
“Pap!”
He was slammed to the wall again. The man spat some more blood and was finally silenced. He looked at Fade Chen in horror.
At this moment, the door of the nearby private room opened and a group of people came out. When they saw the situation in the corridor, they frowned and asked, “What’s going on?”
The man on the ground glanced at the group of people and finally spotted a man in his late 20s. He said hurriedly, “Hudson, save me!”
The person called Hudson was the friend who disclosed the whereabouts of Scott Huang to the man.
Seeing that his friend was beaten so badly, Hudson’s face suddenly darkened. He rushed to help the man up, and asked, “Grayson, what’s going on?”
Grayson pointed at Fade Chen and Quin Lin and said, “President Lin of Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc stepped on my girlfriend’s foot for no reason. Not only did she not apologize, but she ordered someone to beat us up.”
“This is total nonsense. It was clear that you were purposely blackmailing.” Momo Soo was furious, and she shouted at them.
But Grayson continued to say, “Hudson, you must expose them so that this kind of mean business people get their rightful punishment.”
The young man, Hudson, glanced at Quin Lin to confirm her identity. Then he said to the man, “Grayson, don’t worry. Our newspaper will follow up on this matter and would not let you get beaten up for no reason.”
After that, Hudson walked back and said something to his colleagues behind him. Suddenly, these colleagues came over one by one, looking hostile and formed a circle around Quin Lin.
Amongst them, Hudson stepped forward and said, “President Lin, although you are a famous entrepreneur in Bay City, but I hope you can give my friend here an explanation for what happened this time.”
“Yes, there must be an explanation. You can’t simply beat up someone just like that.”
“Even if you are rich, doesn’t mean you can bully people!” “We have to expose this kind of behavior.”
For a moment, the group of people from the newspaper agency were all hyped up, and the heated atmosphere made Quin Lin frown.
She proceeded to explain, “It’s not like what he said. There’s a misunderstanding. The main thing is..” Before Quin Lin could finish explaining, Grayson immediately shouted, “What else is there to explain? Not only me, but my girlfriend was also beaten up by your people. What else do you want to say?”
Grayson’s friend, Hudson, immediately added, “President Lin, you must take responsibility on this matter! Otherwise..”
Before Hudson could finish his words, Fade Chen, who was standing in the shadow with both hands in his pockets, sneered and suddenly spoke up. “Don’t keep saying otherwise! Just because he is your friend, you stood up for him without knowing the truth. Speaking of exposing the incident, is this how your newspaper agency write stories ?”
Upon hearing this, Hudson frowned and said, “We don’t need a thug like you to teach us how to write a news!”
Behind him, the others from the newspaper began to speak up.
“What truth. The truth is right in front here!”
“That’s right. You have beaten people up. What else do you want to argue about?”
“Don’t even think of using money to resolve this matter just because you are Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc. Let me tell you, our newspaper will not give in.”
Backed by the newspaper agency, Grayson helped his girlfriend up and both looked at each other excitedly. He looked at Quin Lin and said, “President Lin, do you still think my earlier request was too much?”
“What the hell do you want?” Quin Lin frowned slightly.
Grayson’s eyes flashed. He gently nudged his girlfriend, and she immediately said, “I was stepped on just now, but it was not really that serious. But now, we are being beaten up, so you must take full responsibility. I want ten times of the earlier compensation!”
“Ten times, that’s one million! Why don’t you rob a bank?” Momo Soo was infuriated.
However, Grayson and his girlfriend seemed unnerved. They pointed at the media people behind them and said, “President Lin, you can walk away, but my friends will definitely seek justice for me.”
After that, Grayson saw Scott Huang, who hung behind. He bowed and flashed a wide smile at Scott Huang and then added, “Besides, Master Huang is also here. Master Huang is a prominent figure in the media industry in Bay City. He is a man of justice and despises crooks. Do you think you can escape the scrutiny of Master Huang for the things you’ve done”
This guy had such a glib tongue. He seemed to be bold enough to portray Fatty Huang in favor of him.
When Scott Huang’s name was mentioned, even Quin Lin felt the situation starting to get a little complicated. After all, she had heard about Scott Huang’s influence in Bay City’s media industry. If Scott Huang were to meddle in this issue, it would spell trouble for her.
The couple noticed Quin Lin frowning and they became even thrilled. They threatened, “President Lin, if you don’t want to pay the one million, you may need to pay double the price when things get worse!”
Quin Lin frowned even deeper. Momo Soo who was beside her was so angry that she wanted to beat the hell out of these people.
Now, Fade Chen gave the two ladies a reassuring look, then walked out of the shadow and went directly past the group of media people towards Scott Huang. He patted Scott on the shoulder and said, “Fatty Huang, I’ll leave this matter to you!”
Everyone was shocked and looked at Fade Chen in surprise. They never thought that an insignificant thug from Fei Enterprises Holdigins Inc would talk to Master Huang in this manner and even patted him on the shoulder and called him “Fatty Huang”. Everyone knew that Master Huang had never liked to be called like this.
In an instance, a hint of joy spread across Grayson’s face after the initial shock, he thought in his heart, “Boy, if you didn’t do this, maybe Master Huang wouldn’t have gotten Involved. But instead, you decided to pull Master Huang into this mess. Now, even if it has nothing to do with me, Master Huang would not let you off easily. You’re a dead man. And the huge sum of compensation from Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc. will definitely be mine.”
Just thinking of this made Grayson and his girlfriend beamed with excitement, and they couldn’t conceal the smiles on their lips.
At this moment, the other people from the news agency were stunned too. However, the shock was not out of joy but from a deep sense of fear..
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The reason why they were afraid was because when they saw Fade Chen come out of the shadow, they immediately recognised him as the guy whom Scott Huang greeted at the corridor when they first arrived.
As Grayson had mentioned that the man who assaulted him was a thug from Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc, the media people did not realize that the person was the guy Scott Huang met just now.
They were guessing the identity of this person at that time, and had said not to provoke him. Little did they expect to go head-on with him now.
All of a sudden, everyone from the newspaper turned pale and glared at Grayson. Hudson staring at his friend, ready to swallow him alive.
“Hudson, what’s wrong?” Grayson found his friend looking a little strange.
However, before Hudson could say anything, Scott Huang strode over and slapped Grayson in the face.
Grayson was stunned. He was at loss. He touched his cheek in confusion and horror as he looked at Scott Huang and said, “Master Huang, wh...what did I do wrong! You, why did you hit me?”
“Hit you? I’d kill you!” Scott Huang kicked Grayson hard in the belly, knocking him to the ground and spat. “Do you know Brother Fade. Who dare to mess with my big bro!”
Grayson and his girlfriend were totally dumbfounded after they heard what Scott Huang said. Even the group from the newspaper who had mentally prepared themselves for what might be coming were equally shocked.
They never thought that this thug would be addressed as “Big Bro” by Master Huang. This implicated that man’s high status! As of knowledge, only people like Master Tom Wei deserved that kind of title.
Could this guy be in the same class as Master Wei?
If only they knew that even Tom Wei had to call Fade Chen, “Brother Fade”. How would they react and feel then.
At this moment, Scott Huang had already done a round of punching and kicking at Grayson. The guy was all bruised and badly beaten.
After he was done with Grayson, Scott Huang turned towards the group of media colleagues. Suddenly, Hudson and the others became tense and nervous. After all, they were the ones helping Grayson blackmail Quin Lin earlier.
“Master Huang, this matter, we, we’re also...” The manager gave Hudson a wink. Despite being nervous, Hudson had to step out and explain.
Scott Huang said coldly, “What about you guys? Don’t tell me you don’t know anything? You didn’t know the truth yet you helped others to accuse my Brother Fade. Is this the style of your newspaper agency?”
Hudson was so frightened that he waved his hand repeatedly to deny it. Behind him, the agency manager and others desperately tried to explain it to Scott Huang.
Scott Huang dismissed them with a wave and said impatiently, “Cut the bullsh*t. Your newspaper agency is finished!”
Suddenly, the manager’s face turned pale, his legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground. Hudson’s was no better, beads of sweat dripped from his forehead.
After dealing with the conflict, Scott Huang walked towards Fade Chen, smiling brightly and said, “Brother Fade, what do you think about this solution?”
Before Fade Chen could speak, a crisp voice suddenly came from the group of media, “You are clearly misusing power to suppress others. You have money and power and yes, you can dismiss our newspaper. However, you can’t stop us from writing or expressing your thoughts. Even if I am no longer a reporter, I will still reveal your behavior.”
Everyone looked towards the direction of the voice and saw a girl with glasses in her early twenties. That moment, she was adamant and stared directly at Fade Chen.
The manager and Hudson, as well as the other veterans from the newspaper, quickly shuffled to her side.
“Rainie, how can you say that? Quickly apologize to Master Huang and Brother Fade!”
“Rainie, please don’t drag us along with you! Brother Fade and Master Huang are people you cannot offend. Apologize quickly!”
“Rainie, you’re still young. There are many things in society that are not as simple as you think they are. Hurry up and apologize!”
Under tremendous accusations and berating from her colleagues from the newspaper, the girl hesitated for a while but soon regained her composure. In a serious tone of voice, she said, “I am not afraid of being oppressed by power. I won’t apologize!”
Scott Huang’s faced crumpled. He finally got the opportunity to do something for Brother Fade but he did not expect that a young girl would humiliate him and go against him.
Scott Huang snorted and stepped out. But Fade Chen stopped Scott Huang on his track and walked to the girl. This girl looked like she had just graduated from college and entered the workforce. He said to the girl, “You have said that we misused power to oppress and bully others. My question to you is, what makes you say that?”
The girl was stunned by Fade Chen’s question, but shortly after, she pointed at Grayson and his girlfriend and said, “We witnessed you assaulting people just now. Also, it is obvious that you have asked Scott Huang to close down our office. Isn’t this bullying?”
Fade Chen smiled, “You are a reporter. Didn’t your teacher teach you to investigate the facts before jumping into conclusion? Some things are not as what you see or hear, you need to dig out the truth yourself.”
“You... you are quibbling!” The girl glared at Fade Chen angrily.
The corner of Fade Chen’s mouth curved upwards. He said, “Go ahead and ask them what actually happened!”
With this, Fade Chen pointed at Grayson and his girlfriend, all bloodied nose and with a swollen face. Then he added, “If you still don’t believe me, you can retrieve the surveillance video then and watch it yourself.”
The girl walked to Grayson doubtfully and questioned him.
Under the gaze of Scott Huang and Fade Chen, Grayson didn’t dare to hide anything and told her everything that had happened. At the same time, the staff at the KTV had also retrieved the relevant surveillance video and showed it quickly to everyone, once again affirming the truth.
After learning the truth, the people from the newspaper grew angrier. They shot Grayson a killer stare. It’s all this guy’s fault that they got into this hot mess which resulted in the shutting down of their newspaper agency.
As for the girl with the glasses, the moment she learned the truth, her expression changed. In the end, she bit her lip, walked up to Fade Chen and Quin Lin, bowed and apologized, “I’m sorry I was too reckless. I’ve wrongfully accused you guys without finding out the truth. I’m sorry!”.
Chapter 86
Fade Chen couldn't bring himself to blame this conscientious female reporter. On the contrary, he admired her actions. He nodded and accepted her apology.
After that, Grayson and his girlfriend held on to each other and left awkwardly. The newspaper team had gloomy expressions on their faces. Scott Huang came up and said hello to Quin Lin and Momo, and then left afterwards.
After everything, Quin Lin and Momo Soo looked to Fade Chen with scrutiny.
"Brother-in-law, how do you know Scott Huang? You guys seem to be getting along well! He even called you Brother Fade?" Momo Soo stared at Fade Chen with her big flickering eyes and asked. Next to her, Quin Lin was obviously inquisitive although she did not say anything.
Fade Chen did not know how to explain this, so he vaguely replied, "We met at a friend's party. We got acquainted after chatting for a while."
Momo Soo wanted to get to the bottom of it, but fortunately, Quin Lin was not a nosy person. She took Momo Soo's hand and was ready to leave.
Fade Chen swiftly drove the two ladies back to the villa. Fade Chen was about to park his car in the garage when his cell phone suddenly rang.
Fade Chen looked at the caller's number, it was Tom Wei. Fade Chen answered the phone.
Before he could speak, Tom Wei's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone, "Brother Fade, are you with my cousin?"
Fade Chen was startled, "No, I'm at home! What happened to Lily?"
"My second uncle stationed his men near my cousin's house. Ten minutes ago, she was seen going out all of a sudden. So they went after her, but soon my cousin managed to lose them. Now we can't find her." Tom Wei said.
"What?" Fade Chen was shocked and felt a little guilty. After all, he had promised to protect Lily Wei, but it didn't turn out as it should. "Tell me the location where your sister last appeared. I'll go right away!"
"Okay, Brother Fade!" Tom Wei immediately sent the location to Fade Chen. Fade Chen selected the location on his GPS system and reversed the car out of the garage. He called out to Quin Lin who had just walked into the villa, "Dear, there's something urgent I need to go out and attend to. Don't stay up for me."
After that, Fade Chen accelerated and sped out of the villa.
Inside the house, Quin Lin saw the car sped past. Her face darkened slightly. Then she greeted Momo Soo and went straight upstairs. "Momo, I'm going upstairs. You should go to bed early!"
Momo Soo looked at her solemn-faced cousin, and then looked at the rear of the car that was almost out of sight then. She stamped her feet and said, "My brother-in-law is an idiot. Not only did he forget my sister's birthday today, he didn't even comfort her."
Fade Chen sped all the way and soon arrived at the place where Lily Wei had disappeared. Tom Wei had also mobilised his people to start a search nearby. He marked all the places he had searched on the map and sent it to Fade Chen.
Fade Chen Fei glanced at the map and roughly determined the direction. Then he took out a small bottle of spray and gently sprayed it on his nose.
About ten seconds later, Fade Chen sniffed and took a deep breath. He smelt the air carefully. Then, his sharp sense caught a special faint fragrance.
It was the smell of the special herbal medicine that Fade Chen had smeared on Lily Wei a few days ago in order to locate her accurately.
He immediately adjusted his direction and followed the faint fragrance.
Not too far away, when Fade Chen noticed that the fragrance had entered another upscale residential complex nearby. He parked the car outside the complex, and again turned into a shadow, easily avoiding the security guards patrolling the area, and entered.
He followed the fragrance, and Fade Chen discovered that the fragrance had entered a suite located on the top floor of the building.
He placed his palm against the thick security door, circulating his inner Qi, then shook slightly. Suddenly, with a click, the solid door lock was jolted open. Fade Chen quietly pushed the door open and let himself into the house. He glanced around but saw no sight of Lily Wei in the house.
Just when Fade Chen was a little puzzled, he heard a woman talking. It was Lily Wei's voice.
Fade Chen followed the sound and looked up. Only then did he he realize the owner of the suite, which was located on the top floor, had bought the rooftop section situated above the suite and built a garden there. There were stairs leading to the rooftop from the suite. Lily Wei's voice was coming from there.
At the moment, in the rooftop garden, Lily Wei had put on a cold face. She stooped beneath the flower rack and was looking at a young man clad in black who was sitting on a chair made of cane, facing her. She frowned and asked, "Where is the thing you said?"
The young man sneered, "Miss Wei, I can't say if you are naive or that you are stupid! Do you think that I can easily find what which your father had searched for for so long in vain?"
"You lied to me!" Lily Wei's eyes flashed and then she stared at the man unrelentingly. "Why do you lure me here ?"
"Why?" The man in black tapped on the table and suddenly stood up. He removed a black pistol from his waist and pointed it at Lily Wei, "To kill you!"
Even Lily Wei who was naturally calm, couldn't help but panic in such a situation. Trembling, she instinctively wanted to turn around and run.
"Miss Wei, my advice is, don't run! I am still thinking of making out with you first!" The man in black ran his tongue over his lips and his gaze was burning with desire.
"Wh, Who are you?" Lily Wei probed.
"It doesn't matter who I am!" The man pointed the muzzle firmly at Lily Wei's chest. He flashed a devilish smile, "I've never expected the old Jimmy Wei's girl to be so beautiful, Iam so envious!"
"Miss Wei, take off your clothes!" The man said.
Lily Wei shuddered and stood still. She took a deep breath and muttered, "Kill me if you want, but I hope you respect my dignity.
"You have more courage than ordinary women, you're indeed the daughter of the gangster. The man smiled, "But, I like it."
The man closed in on Lily Wei as he spoke. When he reached Lily Wei, with his gun still in his right hand, his left hand eagerly moved towards Lily Wei, in an attempt to remove her clothes.
Lily Wei instinctively retreated to avoid his hand, but the man pressed the gun against Lily Wei's forehead and warned, "Don't move, you do not want any accidental firing of the gun. It would be such a pity to lose a beauty like you!"
"If you intend to tarnish my dignity, I'd rather commit suicide!" Lily Wei quivered. There were tears in her eyes.
Chapter 87
“Tsk tsk, how can I have the heart to let such a beauty like you commit suicide.” The man in black looked sympathetically, and then let out an evil laugh. “At least, let me have some fun with you before you kill yourself!”
While speaking, the man’s left hand moved swiftly, already pulling off Lily Wei’s coat, revealing the blouse she was wearing inside. Her perfect figure was now in plain sight, making the man in black’s eyes sparkle. His right hand trembled for a second while holding the pistol.
“Do continue removing the pieces!” The man licked his lip and stared hungrily at Lily Wei.
Lily Wei shook her body violently in despair. Tears swirled in her eyes. Then she suddenly fixed her eyes on the railing of the top floor. Next, she rushed out and wanted to jump off the building to commit suicide.
The man in black was caught off guard as he didn’t expect Lily Wei to be so determined. When Lily Wei was about to reach the railing, he flashed a pitiful look and put away his gun, shook his head and was ready to leave.
Right then, came a monotonous voice, “Sigh, it is a beautiful moonlit night but my moments have been interrupted by you guys. How disappointing!”
Hearing this, both the man in black and Lily Wei were stunned for a moment. They turned around and were shocked and confused.
This is because they saw a man standing directly on the railing not far away from where Lily Wei was, lifting his head towards the sky as if enjoying the moon. The railing was at the top of the high-rise building ten meters from the ground. A slight miss of a step would send one crashing to the ground.
“Who are you?” The man in black looked concerned. He took out the pistol he had just put away earlier and pointed at the man with a knowing gaze.
Lily Wei was also astonished when she saw the man who had now turned around, “Fade Chen, it’s you? Why are you here? You..”
“Manager Wel, you ask so many questions, it’s really giving me a hard time to answer! However, I’m at gunpoint right now so I can only answer you later.” Fade Chen leaped down from the railing effortlessly, grabbed Lily Wei by the waist and walked over.
Lily Wei felt a squeeze on her heart when she saw the man in black once again raised his gun. She intercepted quickly, “This has nothing to do with him. Let him go and I’ll let you do anything you want.”
After saying that, Lily Wei dashed a look at Fade Chen and whispered, “Get out of here, hurry!”
Fade Chen kept his composure and smiled, “Manager Wei, I didn’t expect you to care so much about me. I’m really touched!
“Fade Chen, I can’t believe you still have the mood to chatter at this hour. Hurry up and leave. You shouldn’t have come here!” Lily Wei urged anxiously.
The man in black opposite them bro out, “Dude, there’s no way you can go now, you have seen my face so you both will go to hell together!”
As he spoke, the man in black switched his gun slightly. Pointed at Fade Chen and pulled the trigger.
A burst of explosion came from the muzzle, then a bullet shot out, aiming straight where Fade Chen’s heart is.
“No...” Lily Wei was devastated.
The man in black smiled in absolute confidence.
The bullet was about to reach Fade Chen’s heart, when Fade Chen gently raised his right hand, snapped at the air, and then said calmly. “A type 54, such an old model with ordinary power!”
Fade Chen opened his right palm at the same time. A golden bullet which now looked like a flat piece of metal fell from his palm with a thud.
“How.. how could this be..” Lily Wei covered her mouth in shock.
The man in black was equally stunned. He growled in disbelief, “Go to hell!”
He fired continuously at Fade Chen.
Fade Chen shook his head and said impassively “I’ve said before, this puny gun is useless on me. You just don’t listen do you?”
Fade Chen was seen moving his right hand rapidly in the air like shadows. Until the man finished all his rounds, Fade Chen loosened his right palm and mangled bullets fell to the ground.
This time, the man in black was terrified. His voice trembling, “Wh, Who are you, human or ghost? You, you..” He turned around and tried to escape.
Fade Chen glided gracefully and suddenly appeared behind the man in black like a phantom. He gently tapped, and the man in black suddenly stood motionless in the distance.
Fade Chen clapped his hands and picked up Lily Wei’s coat on the way. He walked to her side and gently placed the coat over her, smiled and said, “The night is cold. Put on your coat!”
“Thank you!” Lily Wei put on her coat, her beautiful eyes looked intensely at Fade Chen, “You, why are you here? And, who exactly are you? How can you possibly grab the bullets with your bare hands?”
Fade Chen touched his head and was speechless for a moment.
Then, Fade Chen’s cell phone rang. It’s Tom Wei, “Brother Fade, where are you? Have you found Lily?”
Fade Chen said, “Yes, I’ve found her and she’s safe. Please come here quickly!” Then Fade Chen provided Tom Wei the address.
“Who are you talking to?” Lily Wei asked. But before Fade Chen could answer, her expression changed, “It’s Tom Wei?”
“Well, this..” Fade Chen scratched his head.
Lily Wei’s face instantly changed, and her pretty face overcast. “Are you Jimmy Wei’s man? Is he the one who sent you to keep an eye on me, so that’s why you showed up here in time?”
Fade Chen quickly explained, “Lily Wei, it’s not what you think it is. In fact, I am not Jimmy Wei’s man, I am just...”
“Don’t explain!” Lily Wei coldly interrupted Fade Chen. “I don’t care who you are. From now onwards, don’t appear around me. And also, I will inform President Lin to fire you from Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc.”
Fade Chen attempted to explain further, but Lily Wei refused to listen and went downstairs. Fade Chen had no choice but to follow.
When they reached the first floor, Tom Wei rushed over with his men. He quickly led Lily Wei into the car. Then, Tom Wei went over to Fade Chen for details of the situation.
Fade Chen related the whole incident and reminded Tom Wei to help explain himself to Lily Wei. Then he drove back to the villa.
It was already close to midnight when he returned to the villa. The two ladies had already fallen asleep. After washing up, Fade Chen retired to bed.
The next day, Fade Chen greeted Quin Lin with a smile as usual. However, his wife only responded with a solemn face. She didn’t even wait for him to go to work. After breakfast, she drove away.
His wife’s reactions gave Fade Chen a headache and left him baffled. He haphazardly finished his meal in a hurry and then left for work.
Chapter 88
When they arrived at the company, Lily Wei asked for leave and did not come to work. On the other hand, Fade Chen's wife, Quin Lin was indifferent. Although Fade Chen greeted her several times, she was completely ignoring him. Her attitude was almost colder than when they first met.
Such a scene made Fade Chen very depressed. He could only call the beauty Momo Soo to ask if his wife had encountered something.
As soon as Fade Chen brought up this matter, Momo Soo, who had always been partial to him, also scolded him. "Brother-in-law, although you are a little frivolous, you are still a good person and have some capabilities. But this time, you've really done something wrong. You upset my sister."
"Momo, what's wrong? What did I even do?" Fade Chen was confused.
Momo Soo humphed and said, "Brother-in-law, you still don't admit it. Last night, you forgot my sister's birthday, and went out in the middle of the night. Why did you go out in such a hurry?"
"Well, I... I have something urgent to deal with. I'm unable to make it clear for the time being," Fade Chen said.
"Brother-in-law, are you in a hurry to date other women?" Momo Soo said angrily, "I know my sister's temper and that it may not be suitable for you to be together. If you find a woman outside, I can understand you to some extent. But why would you select my sister's best friend? Your behaviour is too much."
"What do you mean by best friend and another woman? Momo, tell me clearly, I really don't get it!" Fade Chen was speechless.
Momo Soo sent a document directly to him, saying, "See for yourself." After that, the beauty hung up the phone angrily.
Fade Chen was confused and clicked the file open. His eyes suddenly widened when he opened the file.
Opening the document, he could see a photo of himself with Lily Wei. At the beginning, they were some photos of them at work. But then, Fade Chen secretly followed and protected Lily Wei, and was also had his photos taken in secret. Even last night, the scene of Fade Chen rushing to save Lily Wei was also photographed.
After the photos, many Fade Chen's eager actions towards Lily Wei were listed behind the file. In the end, the document did not need to say much, it indicated that Fade Chen and Lily Wei were having an affair.
After reading it, Fade Chen was speechless. Obviously, someone had collected this kind of thing and deliberately framed him. But these things had excellent temptation. No wonder Quin Lin and Momo Soo would be so cold to him after seeing it.
After all, from the contents of the document, Fade Chen not only looked for women outside, but also found Quin Lin's best friend, Lily Wei. It is normal that this was almost unbearable for Lily Wei.
Putting away the document, Fade Chen felt a little speechless. When thinking of these things, he couldn't help but complain, "Tom Wei, you've done a good thing now. As a result, your cousin misunderstood me, and even my wife misunderstood me."
Just as Fade Chen sighed, Tom Wei called in.
As soon as Fade Chen answered the phone, he was so angry that he scolded Tom Wei.
As a result, Tom Wei was confused and asked, "Fade Chen, did I do something wrong?"
After getting a little better, Fade Chen said, "Nothing. Tell me, what's the matter you trying to say?"
"Fade Chen, here is the thing. I found the Fire Frame Plant that you asked me to pay attention to before." Tom Wei said.
"What? You've found the Fire Frame Plant!" Fade Chen was overjoyed. "Where is it?"
Tom Wei said, "It's at my home. My uncle asked someone to bring back a batch of herbs this time. I found Fire Frame Plant in it, so I brought it to you. I'm now downstairs at your company."
"That's great. I'll get it right away!" Fade Chen immediately rushed down.
After taking the Fire Frame Plant from Tom Wei, Fade Chen immediately returned to the medical room and entered the pharmacy to prepare the medicine.
An hour later, a bottle of Fire Frame Plant turned into a thick liquid. After blowing the hot fumes off the medicine, Fade Chen smiled and walked to the president's office on the top floor with it. He said in his heart, "The body- strengthening medicine prepared for my wife has finally been prepared. My wife would give me a chance if I take this medicine along with me when I explain the misunderstandings!"
When he came to the president's office with the medicine, Fade Chen knocked on the door and heard Quin Lin saying, "Please come in."
Upon seeing Fade Chen coming in, Quin Lin, who was busy with the documents, frowned and said coldly, "What are you doing here?"
Fade Chen handed over the liquid with a smile and said, "Dear, I've prepared this medicine for you. Please drink it!"
"What medicine?" Quin Lin frowned.
Fade Chen said, "The medicine is for strengthening your body. Last time, I taught you to practice martial arts with Momo, but your condition was not suitable for it. I just wanted to make a prescription to help you with your physique. But I didn't have all the right ingredients, so waited until now."
Quin Lin felt a surge of warmth in her heart when she heard that Fade Chen had been keeping her body in mind. However, when she thought of the scene where Fade Chen and Lily Wei have an affair, her face couldn't help but turn cold. "No, I'm not suitable for practicing martial arts."
Fade Chen felt cold and immediately understood that his wife was still angry because of that matter. He squeezed out a smile and explained, "Dear, I know why you are angry. In fact, it's just a misunderstanding. I have nothing to do with Manager Wei."
"Humph!" Quin Lin snorted and rolled her eyes in disbelief.
Fade Chen said, "Dear, you can don't believe me, but I bet you trust Manager Wei, do you? You and her are best friends. You should know her character very well. Do you think she will have any interest in me?"
After saying this, Fade Chen sighed in his heart. What did he do? In order to explain, he belittled himself.
However, this was quite effective. Quin Lin's expression softened and she held her chin, thinking about something.
Seeing this, Fade Chen followed up with a victory and said, "Dear, drink this medicine first. This medicine can not only strengthen your body, but also relieve your cold symptoms."
Hearing that it could relieve the cold, Quin Lin did not reject it and drank up the liquid.
Fade Chen also took this opportunity to explain to Quin Lin about his relationship with Lily Wei.
After listening, Quin Lin widened her eyes in surprise and said, "You mean, Lily Wei is Jimmy Wei's daughter. You asked Tom Wei to help me get the medicine, and in return Tom Wei asked you to protect Lily Wei!"
"Yes, that's it. I rushed out last night because Lily Wei was in danger, so.." Fade Chen nodded.
Hearing that Lily Wei was in danger, Quin Lin's face turned serious. She quickly took out her phone and called Lily Wei.
Seeing this, Fade Chen could not help but let out a sigh of relief. He finally clarified his dear wife misunderstanding with him.
Chapter 89
The misunderstanding was cleared. They went home together happily after work that day.
As soon as the car drove into the villas yard, Housekeeper Wong came up with a strange look and said, "Miss, Master, a guest arrives. He is in the living room!"
"Guests?" Quin Lin was surprised and asked, "Do we know him?
Housekeeper Wong looked awkward, and said, "I. I can't tell. But the guest said he was looking for the master.
"They're looking for me!" Fade Chen looked surprised. He got out of the car and said to Quin Lin, "Let's go in and check it out!"
Then, the couple walked into the villa together. As soon as they entered the living room, Fade Chen saw Tom Wei sitting on the sofa. He usually had his hands in his pockets, always looking very relaxed and casual. But at this moment, Tom Wei sat straight, his face was serious, and he seemed to be a little nervous.
"Tom, we just met in the company. Why are you here again? Do you miss me so much?" Fade Chen said half-jokingly.
Quin Lin was surprised. After all, it was something else to meet Master Wei, who was famous in all of Bay City, in person.
Seeing Fade Chen's warm greeting, Tom Wei's expression was a little strange. He gave a slight laugh, then pointed to the other side and said, "Fade Chen, I come with my uncle this time round."
"Your uncle, Jimmy Wei" Fade Chen was shocked and looked in the direction of Tom Wei's finger. He saw a man in his fifties in black clothes sitting on the sofa on the other side with a cold face.
The man's eyes were round and his muscles bulged. His body exuded a powerful momentum. It was obvious that he was a master of martial arts after all.
The man saw Fade Chen looked over and stood up. He nodded slightly and said, "Hi, Mr. Chen, President Lin. I am Jimmy Wei, and I come here without an invitation. Sorry to disturb you."
Fade Chen was still thinking why Jimmy Wei came to him.
Quin Lin, who was beside him, was extremely shocked no matter how calm she usually was. After all, the name of Jimmy Wei was well-known in Bay City, and everyone knew it.
Even a billionaire like Quin Lin had less influence than someone from the underground world like Jimmy Wei.
Originally, Quin Lin thought that this cheap husband of hers only knew Tom Wel. Unexpectedly, even Jimmy Wei came to find him in person. For a moment. Quin Lin felt a little dizzy and could not figure it out.
At this time, Fade Chen came to his senses and nodded to Jimmy Wei. He made a gesture of invitation and said, "Please sit down, Uncle Jimmy Wei. What can I do for you today?"
Hearing this, Jimmy Wei showed a look of appreciation. Then he looked at Tom Wei and they contacted through the eye.
Tom Wei suddenly looked bitter and embarrassed, but under the firm gaze of his uncle, he had to stand up and said to Fade Chen, "Fade Chen, it's all my fault today. I didn't figure out the situation and hurried to do something and I made such a mistake!"
"Tom Wei, what's the matter?" Fade Chen ask hurriedly.
Tom Wei gently coughed and said, "Fade Chen, the Fire Flame Plant that I gave you this morning. Can you give it back to me?"
"Yes!" Fade Chen frowned slightly.
Seeing this, Tom Wei hurriedly explained, "Fade Chen, I don't want to break my promise and play any tricks. But this Fire Flame Plant is the herb for my aunt's treatment. It was hard for my uncle to get it back. As a result, I didn't know the situation, so I gave the medicine directly to you. Hence now.."
Jimmy Wei also opened his mouth and explained, "Mr. Chen, you saved my daughter. I am extremely grateful to you. I should not care about one or two pieces of herbs. But it's hard to find this fire flame plant. Lily Wei's mother has been waiting on the hospital bed for several years, and now we finally found the medicine. She finally has a chance. So I humbly ask Mr. Chen to return the fire flame plant to me."
"Of course, to thank Mr. Chen, we will make other preparations." When Jimmy Wei talked about his wife's illness, he actually bowed to Fade Chen with a pleading look on his face.
Hearing this, Fade Chen immediately understood the whole story and his face showed understanding. But then he said with some embarrassment, "Mr. Wei, I heard Tom talk about Lily's mother before, if possible, I will immediately return the Fire Flame Plant. Unfortunately, the Fire Flame Plant has been brewed into liquid medicine when I was at the company hence it is gone now."
Hearing this, Tom Wei and Jimmy Wei's expressions changed at the same time. Tom Wei's face was full of anxiety and despair and Jimmy Wei's face was also full of anxiety, and even a hint of anger, and he almost burst out in rage.
Quin Lin, who had just recovered from her shock, was standing beside Fade Chen. At this moment, when she heard their conversation, she realized that the medicine that Fade Chen had prepared for her had actually used such an expensive herb. For a moment, she was slightly moved, but at the same time, she looked anxious. She was worried that if he could not return the medicinal herbs and angered Jimmy Wei, it would be terrible.
Jimmy Wei fell silent for a while, as if he didn't want to believe these words. He stared at Fade Chen and said, "Mr. Chen, is it really all used? Is there nothing left?"
Fade Chen nodded and said, "It's all used up."
Hearing this, Jimmy Wei was crestfallen. The underworld tycoon's face fell, which immediately made the atmosphere in the living room seem depressing and suffocating.
Quin Lin panicked and couldn't help but say, "Mr. Wei, Fade Chen brewed me the medicine. I can pay to buy another..."
As a result, what she said hit Jimmy Wei, and he suddenly burst out.
He slammed his palm on the tea table and smashed the wooden tea table into pieces. He stood up suddenly. He said in a low voice, "Miss Lin, it's easy to say that you want to pay for it! If money can solve it, do I need to wait for so many years? This Fire Flame Plant is absolutely rare. I don't know how long it will take to find the next one."
Quin Lin knew that she had made a blunder, so she hurriedly bowed and wanted to apologize.
But at this time, Fade Chen stopped Quin Lin, then looked at Jimmy Wei and said in a low voice, "Mr. Wei, I can understand your mood, but please calm down. There may be other ways for Madam Wei's illness."
"What other methods? If there are any methods, they will be cured long ago. I have no idea how many famous doctors locally and abroad have been looking at it these years." Jimmy Wei was anxious and angry, and he could not control his emotions.
After all, he had spent a lot of time and effort to find the key herbal medicine, and finally had a chance to cure his wife as a result, the key herbal medicine was taken by someone in advance. Given he hadn't gone ballistic, he considered himself to already have been controlling his emotions well.
Chapter 90
Seeing this, Tom Wei wanted to persuade him, but he looked at both sides and was clueless as to what to say. He could only scratch his ears and his cheeks anxiously.
With Jimmy Wei's expression getting more darkened, Fade Chen said, "Mr. Wei, I'll go with you to pay a visit to Mrs. Wei!"
"You.." Jimmy Wei looked at Fade Chen and frowned.
Fade Chen held his head high and said confidently, "Mr. Wei, I'm also a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner other than only knowing martial arts. I'm quite confident in my own medical skills."
"Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner!" Jimmy Wei shook his head in disappointment and said, "I've invited no less than 20 renowned doctors of Chinese medicine these years, but none of them are useful."
"I'm different from them!" Fade Chen said.
Jimmy Wei didn't believe it, but at this time, Tom Wei came out to persuade, "Uncle, there is no better way now. Let Fade Chen have a try, maybe it will be useful."
Jimmy Wei was silent for a few seconds and sighed. Finally, he nodded and said with some disappointment, "Go ahead then!" After that, Jimmy Wei immediately turned around and walked out of the door.
Tom Wei gave Fade Chen an apologetic look and immediately tagged along.
Fade Chen nodded and got up to follow him. Beside him, Quin Lin walked over with him when he got up.
"Dear, you..." Fade Chen was confused.
Quin Lin looked solemn and said firmly. "I'll go with you!"
There was no further explanation, but Fade Chen knew that Quin Lin was worried that his medical skills would not work. Jimmy Wei would punish him if he got angry. Therefore, she wanted to go with Fade Chen to bear the consequences.
Fade Chen felt warmth in his heart, and a smile appeared on his lips. He gently patted the back of Quin Lin's soft hand and said, "Don't worry, my dear. I'm still confident in my medical skills. It will be useful."
"Surely, you will!" Quin Lin looked at Fade Chen, her eyes shining with firm trust.
The couple got on the car together and followed Jimmy Wei's car all the way out.
An hour and a half later, the car arrived at a villa in the suburbs. Fade Chen and Quin Lin followed Jimmy Wei all the way into the villa, passed through a long corridor, and finally came to the door of a room near the backyard on the second floor.
Standing at the door of the room, Fade Chen found that the previously imposing Jimmy Wei slowed down a lot at this moment, and even his breathing became much softer. In his fierce eyes, there was also a lot of tenderness at the moment.
By seeing this, Fade Chen had a better impression of Jimmy Wel. This tycoon, at least, had much sincerity for his family.
Gently pushing open the door, Jimmy Wei went in with Fade Chen and the others.
Tom Wei and Jimmy Wei briefed Fade Chen regarding the patient's condition as he walked into the room. Then, they handed a stack of medical records of various doctors' treatment to Fade Chen. Fade Chen looked through them and then noted down the information. He came to the clinical bed and checked the woman on the bed.
The woman was received well care. She looked much younger than her actual age. She was pale and tender, and her face was pretty, which was somewhat similar to Lily Wei's.
However, Fade Chen lifted the quilt and found that she was very thin, her skin was pale, and her breath was very weak.
Fade Chen held the woman's wrist and began to feel her pulse sitting by the bed.
About three minutes later, Fade Chen loosened his hand and frowned slightly. The woman's situation was not optimistic, her body was very weak, and her lungs contained a faint chill. Her breathing was very weak, and as time went by, it became weaker.
According to the current situation, there was no doubt she only had a year more to live.
Seeing Fade Chen frowning, Tom Wei immediately asked, "Fade Chen, how is my aunt? Are you able to cure her?"
A smile appeared on Fade Chen's face. He nodded slightly and said, "Yes!"
Although the woman's condition was complicated and the chill in her body was quite troublesome, it was still much less severe than the cold poison in Quin Lin's body. Therefore, it was not a big deal for Fade Chen.
"Great!" Tom Wei was overjoyed when he heard that Fade Chen was able to cure his aunt. He was so excited that he almost jumped up.
But Jimmy Wei was not so excited, instead, he had a more suspicious look on his face. It was not his fault. After all these years, he had hired countless famous doctors, and he already knew how difficult his wife's illness was to cure.
If Fade Chen shook his head and said there was no way, he could understand. On the contrary, after only three minutes of examination, Fade Chen said that it could be cured. Jimmy Wei felt that it was unreliable and thought that Fade Chen had said that out of sympathy, so that he cheated him.
Fade Chen understood Jimmy Wei's worry, so he didn't explain much. He took out a pair of silver needles and said, "I'm going to apply acupuncture. Please prepare the medicine according to my formula."
While speaking, Fade Chen quickly wrote down prescription and handed it over to Tom Wei.
Tom Wei took the prescription and turned to prepare it.
But at this moment, footsteps came from the door, and an unhappy voice sounded. "Master Wei, what are you doing?"
"Doctor Yee, Fade Chen can cure my aunt's illness. I'm going to prepare the medicine," Tom Wei said.
Doctor Yee was about 35 years old, wearing a suit and leather shoes, with a white coat on the outside. His hair was well-combed, greasy and smooth, and his face was full of pride. When he heard Tom Wei mention Chinese medicine, he immediately frowned and said, "Do you mean that you have invited a Chinese medicine practitioner over?"
Tom Wei pointed to Fade Chen and said, "This is Fade Chen. his medical skills are amazing!"
Doctor Yee snorted when he saw Fade Chen. Then he looked at Jimmy Wei and said, "Mr. Jimmy, you are taking Mrs.Wei's life as a joke!"
Jimmy Wei's expression changed and he asked, "Doctor Yee, what do you mean by that?"
Doctor Yee pointed at Fade Chen and said disdainfully, "Mr. Wei, I've told you many times that Madam Wei's illness is very complicated. It can't be cured by pseudoscience like traditional Chinese medicine. Moreover, the Chinese medicine doctor you invited is obviously a liar. How is it possible for him to cure Madam's illness?"
Hearing this, Fade Chen's face turned cold and he said, "Sir, I don't know why you are so biased towards traditional Chinese medicine. But I can tell you that traditional Chinese medicine is not pseudoscience, and I am not a liar!"
"Nonsense!" Doctor Yee glanced at Fade Chen with disdain and said, "If you want to pretend to be a doctor of Chinese Medicine, you should act like it, with a little beard at least. Come back when you're older! Look at you now, are you 20 years old? Don't tell me that you've been learning medicine since you were in your mother's womb! Moreover, the so called doctors of Chinese Medicine are a group of money swindlers."
"Mr.
Jimmy, this kind of liar can't cure any illness. It will be bad if Madam's
illness gets worse." Doctor Yee said to Jimmy Wei.