Chapter 28: A Chance Encounter with Scarface

After signing the contract, Ye Cheng, with the assistance of Qian Guofu, quickly completed the leasing procedures. Qian Guofu, holding the money, left the shop happily.

Ye Cheng then asked Geng Zhongcheng to contact Su Chan, entrusting her with the task of overseeing the renovation of the new pharmacy. Old Geng kept mumbling complaints, as if he wasn’t particularly pleased that Ye Cheng had settled on this storefront.

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Han Naier’s soul remained trapped in that dark, cold cave, unable ever to escape.

Lin Wangshu arrived last; the three Lin brothers glanced at his expression, then smiled and shook their heads at him.

The General realized he could do nothing against Han Nuo and the eldest Li brother. He shot them a fierce glare and, transforming into a gust of wind, vanished suddenly from the bar.

The eldest Li brother looked wordlessly at Han Nuo, who returned a radiant smile—brighter than winter’s blossoming plum. The eldest Li brother decided he would have his servants pick a couple of red plum branches from the garden to place in his room later.

“We were caught off guard and struck by lightning. Foxes fear thunder, so in the chaos it seemed injured, and they took it away,” the bodyguard reported.

Poor Yakexi, in just two months, had become worse than dead; even the baby fat on his cherubic face had disappeared.

“Uncle Chen is here—don’t you feel safe?” Xiao Mohan said with a husky laugh, tightening his embrace around her and enveloping her with his tall frame.

Though she liked to tease her brother, she had an inexplicable confidence in his abilities.

After all, she and Beiye got along well. Rather than letting her brother marry someone unfamiliar or even someone she didn’t get along with, the well-known Mo Beiye was clearly the better choice.

“You two, you are the real Twin Stars of the Galaxy!” Sun Yuqin finally squeezed out a sentence after holding back for so long. His pride had been utterly shattered.

Hearing Wang Qi’s words, Huang Yunsheng understood his intentions. This method could indeed deflect conflict in the short term, but over time, the hidden dangers would only grow.

Yan Jie finally looked up at Qu Mengyao, stunned. “You… What happened?” Yan Jie was confused, and Qu Mengyao had seen it herself—there was not a trace of concern in his eyes.

These people, having followed him, now was the time they ought to be rewarded.

The one suffering most was Gu Mo. Her grief was overwhelming, a thousand times sharper than when she lost her child before. In just a short while, her eyes were swollen.

“What do you want from me? You know how busy I am with the press conference. I have many things to do—please say what you must and leave at once,” Yang Qiqi said, her expression serious.

After Su Ling spoke, she once again placed the water in front of Shui Muke, quietly helping Shen Muke push up his glasses. It was the first time Suning had ever been so close to Shen Muke’s face, and many watched from afar, thinking it wasn’t too bad.

With a furious shout, Zhang Hantie unleashed his Heaven-Extinguishing Palm at the Beast General. The terrifying fiery hand struck down, and the Beast General was taken aback, hastily raising his hand to defend.

The man suddenly stepped forward, stopping only when he was very close to Tang Luoluo.

Yu Chenxiao exclaimed, “Sis, how could you jump so easily!” It truly scared her soul right out of her body; only now was it returning.

Not long ago, they had sought out Li Zhong. Though Li Zhong had declared his intention to join the Heavenly Court, he had yet to act.

In truth, he need not say it; Gu Wuyan and the others could see it themselves. Hearing Prince Jin’s instructions, a cold gleam flashed in their eyes.

Li Xin walked behind him to massage his back, her fingers pressing gently at his temples, repeatedly working the acupoints to relax him. After a while she stopped, but still leaned against his back.