《Urban Peerless Expert》


 Chapter 1: Ten Minutes is Enough! _1

    Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Ten Minutes is Enough! _1"Sexy lady, white-collar temperament..."


    Under the blazing sun, Lin Chen stood by the roadside, wiping the sweat off his forehead, and looked at the scattered sexy little cards on the ground with interest.


    "I haven''t been back for many years, and I didn''t expect the city to be so open now!"


    Lin Chen was unaccustomed to the sudden return to the big city after years of living with guns and licking blood from knife edges.


    "Pah, pervert!"


    Not far away, a stunning beauty in a cool-shoulder outfit was making a phone call, her big eyes fluttering as she looked at Lin Chen and finally couldn''t help but sneer. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lin Chen''s face suddenly darkened, "How did I become a pervert just by glancing at a little card?"


    Not wanting to argue with the woman, Lin Chen did not dare to stare at the small cards any longer.


    At this moment, a large out-of-control truck suddenly sped from the side of the road, heading straight for the sling beauty who was on the phone.


    "Watch out!"


    In the critical moment, Lin Chen instinctively rushed over, grabbed the woman, and with a powerful pull, dragged her to his side.


    Following a loud boom, the large truck hit the cement pier where the woman had originally been and then overturned on the ground.


    "Ah..."


    Stabilizing herself, the woman in the shoulder-strap outfit looked at the overturned truck on the ground, her face pale.


    "You reckless... huh!"


    Lin Chen was about to scold the woman when he realized that in his haste, his hand had pulled the strap on her shoulder.


    With this forceful pull, the woman''s suspender dress and the innerwear underneath were stretched open to a large extent...


    "Ah, sorry!"


    Lin Chen quickly apologized, his hand retracting as if stung by a wasp.


    The frightened woman, seeing Lin Chen''s embarrassed gaze, looked down subconsciously and let out another scream, hastily holding her hands in front of her body.


    Lin Chen, feeling quite awkward, casually reminded her, "Um... next time be careful by the roadside, it''s not safe!"


    With that said, Lin Chen turned around to leave, planning to catch a cab elsewhere, but he hadn''t gone far when he heard a shy and angry voice from the woman behind him.


    "You, stop right there!"


    Lin Chen stopped, turned around, and looked at the woman who had followed him. "What''s the matter?"


    The woman''s face flushed to the base of her neck, and she said with a mixture of shame and annoyance, "Humph! Taking advantage of me and then just leaving?"


    Lin Chen was stunned and said helplessly, "I was saving you! So what do you want, to offer yourself to me and make me responsible for you?"


    "Keep dreaming, you bastard, pervert!"


    Stamping her foot in anger, the woman realized she had no way to deal with Lin Chen.


    After all, he had indeed saved her, and he had apologized. What else could she do?


    Seeing the woman''s expression, Lin Chen shrugged helplessly and turned around to leave.


    Just then, a magnetic and authoritative voice suddenly rang out, "Yue Yue, is this the boyfriend you told me about?"


    Lin Chen was stunned. Boyfriend?


    What boyfriend? We''ve just met for the first time, haven''t we?


    Upon hearing the voice, the woman suddenly clung to Lin Chen''s arm like a frightened kitten and whispered in a pleading tone:


    "It''s over, my dad is here! Don''t deny it later!


    Help me out this time, and I won''t hold a grudge against you. Oh, my name is Gu Yuexi, by the way..."


    Before Gu Yuexi finished speaking, a stern-looking middle-aged man had already walked over, sizing up Lin Chen with a scrutinizing gaze.


    Meanwhile, Gu Yuexi tightly gripped Lin Chen''s palm, her hand full of sweat.


    She suddenly remembered that she didn''t even know this man''s name until now. How was she going to fake this?


    "Uncle, hello! I''m Lin Chen, Yue Yue''s boyfriend, just discharged from the army!"


    Lin Chen seemed to notice Gu Yuexi''s concern, raising his head to meet the gaze of the middle-aged man, speaking in a neither humble nor arrogant tone.


    Gu Yuexi breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Lin Chen gratefully, thinking he was quite clever.


    Upon seeing Lin Chen''s attire and discovering he was a military retiree, the middle-aged man couldn''t help but reveal a hint of contempt in his eyes.


    He said coldly, "I am Yue Yue''s father, Gu Hongtao! Young man, the door of Gu family is not so easy to enter!"


    Lin Chen laughed, thinking, "Good heavens, is he looking down on me?"


    As the head of the world''s most mysterious and powerful force, Dark Blade, Lin Chen found it amusing enough to be fooled into returning to the city by an old man.


    And now he''s being dragged by a stranger to pretend to be her boyfriend?


    What''s even more infuriating is that this so-called father-in-law doesn''t even have a high opinion of him?

 Chapter 2 - 2 Useless_1

    Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Useless_1However, Lin Chen didn''t explain, as it was all just for show anyway.


    Seeing that Lin Chen remained silent, Gu Hongtao''s contempt deepened as he turned to Gu Yuexi and said irritably, "Get in the car and go to the hospital. Your grandfather''s condition has worsened!"


    "What, Grandpa''s condition has worsened? I... I''ll go right away..."


    Gu Yuexi panicked and was about to get in the car when she suddenly remembered Lin Chen. She quickly said to Gu Hongtao, "Dad, you go ahead. Lin Chen and I will drive my car over..."


    Gu Hongtao cast a noncommittal glance at Lin Chen and nodded, getting into the car first and leaving.


    Seeing Gu Hongtao''s car far away, Gu Yuexi finally let out a sigh of relief and looked at Lin Chen.


    Lin Chen took two steps back, looking at Gu Yuexi with a strange expression, "Pretty lady, we''re even now, right? You don''t really expect me to accompany you to the hospital, do you?"


    Gu Yuexi suddenly became unhappy, "Can''t you be more responsible?"


    Lin Chen chuckled and ignored her, turning to leave.


    Gu Yuexi panicked and rushed over to grab Lin Chen, "Fine, fine. I''m begging you. Be a good guy and help me one more time. I''ll give you 50,000 yuan?"


    "It''s not about the money. I have other things to do!" Lin Chen said helplessly.


    Gu Yuexi''s eyes suddenly reddened, "Please, Lin Chen, my grandpa is seriously ill and hospitalized. He''s been nagging me to start dating and get married.


    I don''t want him to leave with regrets, so I lied to them and said I have a boyfriend!"


    "So filial?"


    Lin Chen let out a bitter smile and then shook his head helplessly, "Fine, I''ll go with you."


    With that, the two got into a red Porsche.


    After starting the car, Gu Yuexi gratefully looked at Lin Chen and asked, "Do you work around here?" sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lin Chen fastened his seatbelt and shook his head, "My elder relatives have arranged a marriage for me. I came to meet the girl."


    Gu Yuexi glanced at him, "Meet? You haven''t seen her?"


    Lin Chen shook his head, "I heard she''s beautiful."


    Gu Yuexi snorted, "What era is this? It should be easy to send a photo, but since they didn''t show you one, I bet she''s ugly. They''re afraid you''ll regret it after seeing her, so they asked you to come directly and seal the deal!"


    Lin Chen blinked, surely it wouldn''t be that bad, right?


    However, on second thought, whether he got married or not wasn''t the main point¡ªthe main thing was that the old man said that the girl had a jade pendant that was related to his identity.


    This trip to Pingjiang City was about getting the jade pendant back. As for the fiancee, Lin Chen didn''t care much.


    Half an hour later, the car arrived at Pingjiang City First Hospital, parked, and entered a spacious private ward.


    A white-haired old man lay on the hospital bed, presumably Gu Yuexi''s grandfather, Gu Jianjun. A middle-aged couple stood by the window: the man was Gu Hongtao, whom Lin Chen had met before, and the woman was Gu Yuexi''s mother, Bai Qian.


    "Grandpa..."


    A faint smile appeared on Gu Jianjun''s pale face, "Xiaoxi is here, and this is...?"


    Gu Yuexi held Lin Chen''s arm and introduced them with a smile, "Grandpa, this is my boyfriend Lin Chen. He happened to be in Pingjiang today so I brought him to meet you."


    Boyfriend?


    Gu Jianjun and Bai Qian''s eyes simultaneously landed on Lin Chen, filled with curiosity and suspicion.


    As for Gu Hongtao, he just snorted coldly.


    Facing the scrutiny of the others, Lin Chen straightened his back subconsciously.


    Gu Jianjun sized him up for a few moments and suddenly smiled, "You were in the military?"


    Lin Chen was slightly taken aback but quickly smiled, "Yes, I was discharged recently. Your keen eye is impressive, sir."


    Gu Jianjun laughed with satisfaction, "Hehe, I''ve been in the army for my whole life. I can tell at a glance whether someone has served in the military or not, let alone good ones from bad ones. You stand tall and are as composed as a mountain, I believe you must be a good soldier..."


    Lin Chen suddenly understood. Having left the Dark Blade not long ago, his military demeanor was still quite noticeable. Most people might not be able to detect it, but having spent a lifetime in the army, Gu Jianjun could naturally see it.


    However, Gu Hongtao''s eyes once again showed obvious disdain. Lin Chen had retired at such a young age, which could only mean one thing¡ªhe was ordinary!


    Gu Jianjun asked, "What have you been doing since you left the military?"


    Lin Chen hesitated for a moment before answering, "I just got to Pingjiang and am planning to find a job here."


    Gu Hongtao''s face darkened even more. He didn''t even have a job yet?How could this kid be good enough for Xiaoxi?


    Gu Hongtao, who originally disliked Lin Chen, looked even colder. How could such a poor kid with bad conditions think of marrying Xiaoxi and entering the Gu family?


    Dream on!


    Gu Yuexi was also anxious. This guy, anyway, was just playing around. Couldn''t you make up a better identity?


    Gu Jianjun, who was lying on the hospital bed, noticed his son''s expression and laughed indifferently, "Xiaoxi, don''t be too picky. As long as a man has the ability, temporary setbacks don''t matter. Didn''t your grandpa start from nothing and establish the Gu family? People can''t just think about enjoying life without striving for it."


    Gu Jianjun didn''t finish his sentence. His face suddenly turned red, like a broken bellows, gasping heavily, with a feeling of not being able to breathe.


    "Doctor!"


    Seeing this, the Gu family members quickly called for the doctor.


    Chief physician Jiao Feng arrived quickly. After examination, he looked worried and called the Gu family members to the corridor outside the door.


    "This time, the old man''s illness has triggered an old injury in his lungs. Surgery is required to improve his condition. However, the surgery is time-consuming and puts a huge strain on his body. The old man''s health is already bad, and there''s a 90% chance he won''t survive surgery."


    Anxious, Gu Hongtao asked, "So what do we do now?"


    Jiao Feng bitterly smiled, "I am powerless. I can only prescribe some drugs to temporarily relieve the old man''s suffering, but it will do nothing for his condition."


    Lin Chen frowned. He knew there was an injury to the lungs, but couldn''t it be treated? How could the doctor be powerless?


    Gu Hongtao looked disappointed. Just as he was about to speak, Jiao Feng''s phone rang.


    Jiao Feng took out his phone and listened for a moment. The expression on his face changed to surprise, "Teacher, you came to the First City Hospital?"


    Jiao Feng quickly hung up the phone and excitedly said, "Mr. Gu, don''t worry. My teacher has just come to the hospital. I''ll invite him over to take a look. He''ll surely have a solution."


    Hope filled Gu Hongtao''s eyes, "Who is Dr. Jiao''s teacher?"


    Jiao Feng replied, "One of the Four Famous Doctors, Mr. Wen Yu''an. I''m not a direct disciple of Mr. Wen, but I''ve attended his lectures for a while and consider myself his student."


    Gu Hongtao''s eyes lit up, "Then, please trouble Dr. Jiao. I will surely express my gratitude later."


    "You all wait here first."


    After Jiao Feng left, he soon brought the grey-haired famous doctor, Wen Yu''an.


    Wen Yu''an directly entered the ward and examined Gu Jianjun. After a while, he raised his head, "Prepare a set of silver needles."


    While waiting, Wen Yu''an smiled and comforted Gu Jianjun, "Don''t worry, brother. The problem is not serious. I''ll apply acupuncture to you, and your discomfort will soon go away."


    Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief on the side.


    That''s right, this was not a particularly difficult illness. Although thorough treatment would take some time, relieving the current symptoms was just a matter of using acupuncture.


    No wonder he''s a famous doctor.


    The silver needles were quickly brought over. Wen Yu''an prepared them and started the acupuncture treatment.


    The first needle was inserted.


    Lin Chen blinked, confused. Shouldn''t it be the Shenfeng Acupoint? Why did he apply the needle to the Tanzhong Acupoint?


    Although the Tanzhong Acupoint was useful for smoothing the flow of qi and relieving asthma, Old Master Gu''s illness was different. By applying the needle to the Tanzhong Acupoint, wouldn''t you be trapping the qi inside?


    The second needle was inserted.


    Qi Hu Acupoint.


    By this point, Lin Chen had understood Wen Yu''an''s acupuncture approach.


    He subconsciously muttered to himself, "It''s useless."


    Everyone was attentively watching Wen Yu''an''s acupuncture. Although Lin Chen''s voice was not loud, everyone heard it clearly.


    All eyes suddenly turned to Lin Chen''s face, showing various expressions.


    Since Lin Chen had spoken up, he continued, "What you''re doing is treating the symptoms rather than the root cause. It will not only be useless but also cause the patient more discomfort."


    Upon hearing Lin Chen''s words, the faces of the people around him changed instantly.

 Chapter 3: Seeking Mr. Lin’s Testimony_1

    Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Seeking Mr. Lin''s Testimony_1Jiao Feng frowned and said, "Are you a doctor?"


    Lin Chen replied calmly, "I have studied with my master for a few years."


    Jiao Feng sneered, "Do you have a medical qualification certificate?"


    Lin Chen shook his head, "No."


    Jiao Feng coldly said, "Without even a medical qualification certificate, dare you brag here? Do you know who this is? Wen Yu''an, a famous top physician in the country. Does he need your advice?"


    Lin Chen frowned and wanted to explain a bit, but Gu Hongtao next to him had already glared at him coldly, staring displeasedly at Gu Yue Xi.


    "Control your boyfriend and don''t pretend to know everything. What kind of occasion is this?"


    Gu Yue Xi''s face turned red from her father''s scolding, and she hurriedly pulled Lin Chen, staring fiercely at him.


    "Shut up!"


    Lin Chen''s words were interrupted by Gu Yue Xi, and he shook his head helplessly, no longer speaking.


    Well, you''re paying the money, you''re the boss, you have the final say.


    Lin Chen only offered his opinion because he had a favorable impression of the old man from his words, hoping that the old man would suffer less pain.


    If his advice wasn''t appreciated, then he wouldn''t say anything.


    Wen Yu''an turned his head and continued his acupuncture.


    After several more needles were inserted, one minute later, Gu Jianjun''s heavy breathing noticeably subsided and his tense body relaxed.


    Wen Yu''an nodded with satisfaction, smiling at Lin Chen, "Young man, isn''t this helpful?"


    Lin Chen shook his head, still insisting, "No."


    Before Wen Yu''an could speak, Jiao Feng next to him sneered, "You''re really stubborn like a duck. The old man''s symptoms have obviously improved a lot, and everyone has seen that, but only you can''t see it. Are your eyes blind?"


    Wen Yu''an frowned and said in a deep voice, "Medical skills can be high or low, and doctors should have medical ethics. Young man, as a doctor, you should follow objective facts, not just rely on subjective speculation. Otherwise, you can only become a quack doctor, harming others and yourself!"


    Lin Chen didn''t refute, just smiled, "Why not try removing the silver needles?"


    Jiao Feng impatiently said, "You don''t even have a medical qualification. You have no say!"


    Lin Chen didn''t move but looked at Wen Yu''an.


    Wen Yu''an frowned and looked at Lin Chen carefully. Lin Chen had a faint smile on his face, calm and neither humble nor arrogant.


    After some thought, Wen Yu''an turned his head and removed the silver needles one by one.


    Gu Jianjun lay quietly on the bed, his expression peaceful, his breathing steady, seemingly nothing wrong.


    However, just in the blink of an eye, Gu Jianjun suddenly coughed violently again.


    This time, the coughing was even more violent than before. Gu Jianjun''s face turned purple, as if he would suffocate and die at any moment.


    Everyone in the room changed their expressions, all looking intently at Wen Yu''an''s face.


    Wen Yu''an appeared completely baffled, his eyebrows furrowed, his eyes doubtful and puzzled, murmuring to himself, "Why...I did use the needles..."


    Lin Chen spoke up, "You used the Seven-Star Needle Technique, which is a very good method, but unfortunately, you used a simplified version, which lacks two needles and is much less effective..."


    Wen Yu''an suddenly turned his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.


    This young man could actually recognize his Seven-Star Needle at a glance, and even noticed that he was using the simplified version!


    Wen Yu''an unconsciously adopted a more inquisitive tone, "Even with the simplified version, I have applied the needles to help his breathing. Why is this happening?"


    Lin Chen casually replied, "You chose the wrong acupoints. Your needles not only failed to release the stagnated air but trapped it even more. As soon as you removed the silver needles, the trapped air would burst out even more violently."


    "This is like a gourd in a water tank. When you press it down with your hand, it can naturally sink to the bottom. But as soon as you let go, it will come up from the water. It''s the same principle."


    Wen Yu''an''s face was filled with disbelief, "I chose the wrong acupoints?"


    Lin Chen glanced at Gu Jianjun, who was gasping for breath and looked like he was about to die, and wasted no time in striding to the bedside, picking up the silver needles on the tray beside him, and giving the answer directly, "The first needle, it shouldn''t be the Tanzhong Acupoint, but the Shenfeng Acupoint..."


    As Lin Chen spoke, the silver needles had already been inserted like the wind, precisely into the Shenfeng Acupoint, three parts deep, without deviation.


    Wen Yu''an''s eyes suddenly widened, full of amazement.


    "The second needle, the Bubbling Well acupoint."


    As Lin Chen spoke, his hands didn''t stop, swiftly inserting a row of silver needles alongside Gu Jianjun''s body like the wind.


    Wen Yu''an didn''t stop him, and even blocked Gu Hongtao and others who wanted to come forward and stop Lin Chen, staring intently at Lin Chen''s acupuncture, his eyes growing brighter.


    "The Huitian Needle!"


    After watching Lin Chen''s needle technique for a while, Wen Yu''an suddenly exclaimed, his eyes wide open and full of disbelief.


    The Huitian Needle ranked third in the World''s Marvelous Needle List, one of the unique skills in the acupuncture world. This young man in front of him was so young yet knew the Huitian Needle!


    Lin Chen stepped back, pressing two acupoints on Gu Jianjun''s body. Gu Jianjun''s tense body suddenly relaxed, and he took a long breath, his dark purple face turning pale red quickly.The situation has improved!


    Lin Chen let go of his hand, helped Gu Jianjun lie down on the bed, then turned to look at Wen Yu''an with a slight smile, "Your judgment is quite good, I indeed used the Huitian Needle."


    Everyone in the room had a strange expression on their faces.


    For some reason...


    It would be fine if Wen Yu''an said it to Lin Chen, but if Lin Chen said it to Wen Yu''an, it felt a bit off, didn''t it?


    Gu Hongtao and the others didn''t understand medicine, nor did they know about the Seven Star Needle and Huitian Needle. However, just now, the old man seemed like he was about to take his last breath, but now his breathing was steady. Everyone could see that the old man''s condition had improved.


    Wen Yu''an, who was one of the four famous doctors, had a shocked expression, as if he had seen a ghost, which also explained a lot.


    Gu Hongtao looked astonished, his face expressing a mixture of happiness and worry.


    He was happy because his daughter suddenly brought back such a skilled doctor as her boyfriend who saved the old man. However, he was worried because after today''s events, trying to drive him away from his daughter would probably be met with resistance, especially from the old man himself.


    Gu Yuexi was dumbfounded, with a face full of disbelief.


    Was the man she just casually found so amazing?


    These 50,000 yuan were totally worth it!


    Wen Yu''an looked at Lin Chen with an undisguised burning gaze.


    Wen Yu''an cupped his hands in tribute and politely asked, "May I know your name, sir?"


    "Lin Chen."


    Wen Yu''an said gratefully, "Thank goodness Mr. Lin was present today, or I would have made a huge mistake. I am truly grateful."


    Lin Chen smiled, "You''re too kind."


    "Mr. Lin, your medical skills are extraordinary. I am inferior to you. I wonder if I can get your contact information, so I can visit you another day to show my gratitude and learn a thing or two from you."


    Lin Chen was slightly surprised, "You''re a famous doctor, why would you need to learn from me?"


    Wen Yu''an looked sincere and said, "There''s no limit to medical knowledge, and the one who achieves mastery can be my teacher."


    Seeing Wen Yu''an''s sincere attitude, Lin Chen took out his mobile phone and exchanged contact information with him.


    "Mr. Lin, I''ll leave first. I''ll contact you later."


    "Alright!"


    Wen Yu''an turned and left the room, and Jiao Feng followed him with an awkward expression.


    In the room, the Gu family looked at Lin Chen, and for a moment, the atmosphere was strange.


    It was Gu Yuexi who spoke first, "Lin Chen, you just said that my grandpa''s illness can be cured?"


    Lin Chen picked up a pen and wrote a prescription for Gu Yuexi, "Boil three bowls of water down to one, take one dose a day, three times, for a month, along with acupuncture...um..."


    Suddenly, Lin Chen realized that he was just a fake boyfriend. Once he left the hospital, he''d have nothing to do with the Gu family, so why should he bother with acupuncture? Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, having said that, Lin Chen had no choice but to continue, "If you combine acupuncture with the medication, the effect will be even better. Of course, even without acupuncture, if you persist in taking the medicine, the symptoms will be greatly improved, and there shouldn''t be any relapses like today''s."


    The Gu family was overjoyed. Just now, the attending doctor, Jiao Feng, said that there was nothing he could do, but the problem was solved in a blink of an eye?


    Wouldn''t that be almost as good as being cured?


    After all the tossing and turning, Gu Jianjun had used up half of his energy and was now lying weakly on the bed. Bai Qian, Gu Yuexi''s mother, stayed in the room to look after him, while everyone else left the ward.


    Gu Hongtao stared at Lin Chen in the hallway, "Lin Chen, can Xiaoxi''s grandfather make a full recovery?"


    Lin Chen nodded, "With acupuncture combined with the medication, there should be no problem."


    Gu Hongtao thought for a moment and took out a bank card from his pocket, handing it to Lin Chen.


    "Today, you saved Xiaoxi''s grandfather, and our whole family is very grateful for that. Please take a little more responsibility for the old man''s treatment during this time... There is 500,000 yuan in this card, please accept it as compensation for your time."


    500,000 yuan?


    Such a wealthy family!


    Lin Chen didn''t take the card immediately, but looked at Gu Yuexi who was standing next to him.


    Gu Yuexi was stunned, apparently not expecting her father to do this.


    She didn''t care about the 500,000 yuan, but since her father was doing this, wouldn''t she and Lin Chen have to continue with their act?


    A strange, amused smile flickered across Lin Chen''s eyes.


    It was clear that Gu Hongtao disliked him for having no background and being a poor boy, so he chose to use money to resolve this favor, making it easier for him to break up their relationship later.


    "Since Uncle says so, then I''ll accept it."


    Lin Chen took the bank card and glanced at Gu Yuexi, who was fuming, adding with a smile, "In the future, when Yue Yue and I are together, we''ll need to buy a house of our own. I''ll save this money for now..."

 Chapter 4: Beauty, have you taken a liking to me? _1

    Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Beauty, have you taken a liking to me? _1After bidding farewell to Gu Hongtao, Gu Yuexi and Lin Chen left the inpatient department.


    Gu Yuexi stopped in her tracks, staring at Lin Chen, and asked fiercely, "Did you do it on purpose? I''m grateful to you for saving my grandpa, but don''t get any ideas about me, I don''t like you!"


    Gu Yuexi spoke bluntly, but Lin Chen wasn''t angry. He chuckled and handed her the bank card: "Acupuncture works fast and has better effects. If you don''t want it, you can take the money back and come up with a reason, then I''ll disappear from the human world, is that okay?"


    Gu Yuexi looked surprised, "Five hundred thousand, can you really let go of it?"


    Lin Chen laughed, "Haven''t I already earned fifty thousand from you? Let''s consider the treatment as a complimentary service."


    Gu Yuexi hesitated for a moment, didn''t take the card, and took out her mobile phone instead: "Keep the money, just help me with my grandpa''s treatment. Let''s exchange contact information."


    "Alright!"


    After exchanging contact information, Lin Chen didn''t linger any longer. He left the hospital and took a taxi to his fianc¨¦e''s residential area.


    No. 69 Longteng Road.


    Tingyuzhai.


    Lin Chen walked to the entrance of the residential area and was stopped by a security guard with a salute.


    High-end villa community, no entry without invitation!


    Lin Chen wasn''t angry either. He took out his phone and dialed the number his master had left, but nobody picked up the call after it went through.


    Lin Chen was dumbfounded for a moment.


    What should he do?


    After hesitating for a while, Lin Chen decided to wait a bit since he had already come here.


    Lin Chen sent a text message to that number.


    "Hello, I am Lin Chen. I''m here to visit at the command of my master. I am now waiting at the gate."


    After sending the message, Lin Chen squatted down on the steps beside the gate without any dignity and lit a cigarette.


    Halfway through his cigarette, a white BMW X7 slid over from the street and stopped in front of Lin Chen, waiting for the barrier to rise.


    Driving was a beautiful woman in a blue short-sleeved collarless blazer with a delicate face. Her glance swept over Lin Chen who was squatting and smoking beside her, her eyes were cold.


    Gu Yuexi?


    Lin Chen''s eyes widened, and he stood up immediately, looking at her in surprise, "No way, are you stalking me? Are you not done trying to frame me and now you''re clinging to me?"


    "Do we know each other?"


    The beautiful woman furrowed her brows, staring at Lin Chen, showing both confusion and caution.


    "Pretending not to know? Isn''t that a bit too much?"


    Lin Chen looked at the familiar face, took two steps closer, bent down, and lowered his voice a bit, "Let''s be reasonable, even if I saw your chest before..."


    "It was unintentional, and it was to save you anyway. You don''t have to be grateful, but why are you clinging to me? I told you, I have a fianc¨¦e already..."


    "Pervert!"


    Before Lin Chen could finish, the beautiful woman''s face changed dramatically. She coldly threw the two words at him, then stepped on the gas, and the car shot out from beside Lin Chen, rushing through the rising barrier and into the community.


    Lin Chen''s face was full of astonishment, a pervert?


    She called me a pervert?


    Watching the back of the white BMW X7, Lin Chen suddenly realized his mistake.


    Gu Yuexi drove a Porsche Macan, while this woman drove a BMW X7; Gu Yuexi wore a suspender skirt, while this woman wore a professional suit. Gu Yuexi was quirky, proud but not cold, while this woman had a powerful aura and cold eyes, like an iceberg; Gu Yuexi had burgundy hair, while this woman had black hair...


    Darn, he really mistook the person!


    He just spoke to a stranger, a woman he didn''t know, about seeing her chest. Any woman would be angry and upset about that, no wonder she called him a pervert!


    He truly deserved it...


    But this woman really looked too much like Gu Yuexi.


    He had just parted ways with Gu Yuexi, and suddenly saw her appear in front of him, his brain naturally didn''t react fast enough...


    This misunderstanding, it''s too embarrassing!


    Lin Chen''s heart was extremely embarrassed, and his face was somewhat awkward. He even felt that the security guard in the distance was looking at him with contempt.


    Forget it, let''s leave, leave!


    Too embarrassing!Just as Lin Chen was about to run away, his phone rang. It was the missed call he had made earlier.


    "Hello, is this Xiao Lin? I''m Chu Baisen. I was tending to my vegetable garden and didn''t have my mobile phone with me. Are you still at the entrance?"


    After answering the phone call, the security guard made a simple identity registration and let Lin Chen in, but his gaze remained somewhat peculiar.


    Lin Chen entered the residential compound, found villa A-16, and saw an energetic old man standing at the entrance, with a warm smile directed at him.


    "Xiao Lin, right? Come in, I''ve been waiting for you for a while."


    Chu Baisen''s voice was loud and enthusiastic, directly pulling Lin Chen inside and making his nervous heart relax a bit.


    That''s fine!


    There''s no sign of the lofty arrogance of a wealthy family. Otherwise, Lin Chen would really want to turn around and run away.


    "Grandpa Chu."


    Chu Baisen interrupted, "Just call me Grandpa. You''re about to marry Xiao Xue, and we''ll be family from then on. Don''t be a stranger."


    Xiao Xue?


    Is this his fianc¨¦e''s nickname?


    Seeing Lin Chen''s expression, Chu Baisen was taken aback, "You don''t know Xiao Xue''s name? Has your master not told you anything?"


    Lin Chen awkwardly replied, "He only left a phone number, and didn''t mention anything else."


    Chu Baisen laughed and scolded, "That guy is really unreliable. Xiao Xue is my granddaughter and your fianc¨¦e, her full name is Chu Jiaxue."


    Lin Chen didn''t know how to respond, so he just smiled and nodded, following Chu Baisen into the house.


    Chu Baisen had a maid make tea for Lin Chen, and then they started chatting.


    Chu Baisen knew a lot about Lin Chen, and it even seemed like he knew about Lin Chen joining Dark Blade. He was very enthusiastic towards Lin Chen, looking at him as if he were his own grandson, with great affection.


    Lin Chen felt helpless. His master had thoroughly sold him out but shared no information about the Chu family, making him feel like a complete outsider.


    As they were talking, footsteps came from the staircase.


    Chu Baisen looked back and smiled, "Xiao Xue, you''re here. Come and meet Lin Chen."


    Lin Chen subconsciously looked over, and saw Chu Jiaxue on the stairs, wearing a loose T-shirt and shorts. Their gazes met.


    It''s her!!!


    The beautiful woman who resembled Gu Yuexi that he had just met at the entrance of the compound!


    She turned out to be his fianc¨¦e Chu Jiaxue!


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    He hadn''t even properly met her yet, and had already left a terrible impression in her heart...


    At the same time, Chu Jiaxue also recognized Lin Chen and blurted out, "It''s you!"


    Lin Chen felt extremely awkward, all he could do was endure the embarrassment and say hello, "Miss Chu, hello..."


    "Hmph!"


    Chu Jiaxue''s eyes grew colder and more disgusted, and with a cold snort, she turned and went back upstairs!


    Chu Baisen''s face showed surprise and confusion as he looked at Lin Chen, "Xiao Lin... Do you two know each other?"


    Lin Chen awkwardly replied, "We ran into each other at the entrance of the compound earlier, and there was a misunderstanding. I offended Miss Chu."


    Chu Baisen suddenly smiled, "Oh, there was a misunderstanding. Well, just clear it up. You''re both young, just talk it out. Sit tight, I''ll go upstairs and check on her. Young people tend to be impulsive. A few words of persuasion will do the trick."


    After Chu Baisen went upstairs, Lin Chen sat on the sofa, feeling awkward.


    He had just arrived, and this had already happened. His impression in Chu Jiaxue''s heart must be terrible. Would this engagement fall through?


    Not long after, Chu Baisen and Chu Jiaxue came downstairs together.


    Chu Jiaxue had returned to her cold demeanor like when they first met, sitting next to Chu Baisen and listening to him talk without saying anything or looking at Lin Chen.


    Chu Baisen apologized, "Xiao Xue has been independent and cold-hearted since she was young. Please bear with her, Xiao Lin."


    Lin Chen hurriedly waved his hands, "No, no, it''s all my fault. Miss Chu, I apologize for my rudeness earlier."


    Chu Jiaxue didn''t want to speak, but under Chu Baisen''s gaze, she coldly gave a faint hum, as if accepting Lin Chen''s apology.


    Chu Baisen laughed, "Now that the misunderstanding is cleared, Xiao Lin, your marriage to Xiao Xue is something your master and I arranged a long time ago. Xiao Xue has been waiting for you for several years. Now that you''ve finally returned, you''re both not young anymore. Don''t waste any more time. Go and get your marriage certificate tomorrow..."

 Chapter 5: Are you still not satisfied with me?_1

    Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Are you still not satisfied with me?_1Get a marriage certificate?


    Lin Chen''s eyes suddenly widened, his gaze filled with disbelief.


    It hasn''t even been an hour since he entered the house, and they''re already talking about getting a marriage certificate?


    That''s too ridiculous!


    Lin Chen subconsciously glanced at Chu Jiaxue, wondering if her impression of him was bad enough that she would definitely object.


    But to Lin Chen''s surprise, although Chu Jiaxue''s mouth noticeably twitched, showing her strong dissatisfaction, she didn''t speak out against it.


    Is this... agreement?


    "Xiao Lin, you don''t mind, do you?"


    Chu Baisen''s question brought Lin Chen back to his senses, and he laughed awkwardly: "Miss Chu and I just met today; isn''t this a bit too hasty...?"


    Chu Baisen casually replied: "What''s the rush? You went to the army before, and stayed for five years. Xiao Xue has been waiting for you for those five years. You both are not getting any younger, so don''t waste any more time. As for feelings, you can cultivate them slowly. You''re a good kid; I believe you won''t make Xiao Xue feel sad and upset..."


    Waited for five years?


    Just as Lin Chen wanted to speak, Chu Jiaxue suddenly spoke up: "Grandpa, I want to talk to Lin Chen alone."


    Chu Baisen paused for a moment, then smiled: "That''s true, you young people do need to have some time to communicate. But Xiao Xue..."


    Chu Baisen didn''t finish his words, but just stared at Chu Jiaxue, his eyes full of deep meaning.


    Chu Jiaxue looked calm and nodded: "Grandpa, don''t worry, since I promised you, I won''t mess around."


    Chu Baisen finally showed his smile: "Alright, you two go and chat."


    Chu Jiaxue fixed her gaze on Lin Chen: "Let''s go for a walk outside."


    Lin Chen actually wanted to talk to Chu Jiaxue as well, so he readily agreed: "Okay!"


    The two left the house and followed the path beside them, walking all the way to an artificial lake. Chu Jiaxue stopped, turned around, and stared at Lin Chen with cold eyes.


    "I don''t want to marry you."


    Lin Chen paused for a moment, then nodded naturally: "I know."


    Perhaps it was Lin Chen''s calm response that diminished Chu Jiaxue''s hostility, and she asked in a slightly gentler tone, "Can you accept that?"


    Lin Chen spread his hands, smiled peacefully, and looked candid: "Which woman doesn''t want her love to be grand and passionate? Even if it''s not grand and passionate, at least it should be a mutual affection, not forced together by others. A forced melon may quench thirst, but it''s not necessarily sweet."


    Chu Jiaxue''s mouth involuntarily curled up, amused by Lin Chen''s witty remark.


    Chu Jiaxue thought for a moment: "I don''t understand why my grandpa insists on me marrying you, and I don''t want to get married now. But, I don''t want to disappoint my grandpa either..."


    Lin Chen was momentarily confused: "What do you mean? Do you want me to step forward and reject this marriage proposal?"


    Chu Jiaxue shook her head: "No."


    Lin Chen really didn''t understand, so he spoke frankly: "Miss Chu, I admit that you are very beautiful, more beautiful than I had anticipated. Marrying you would certainly be a big win for me. But when it comes to finding a wife, beauty isn''t everything; the most important thing is that both parties are willing and compatible. Don''t you think?"


    Now it was Chu Jiaxue''s turn to be puzzled. What did he mean by that?


    Is he not satisfied with her?


    Lin Chen continued: "I have no intention of forcing Miss Chu to marry me against her will. The main reason I came to the Chu family was to get back the jade pendant my master had given Old Master Chu..."


    Chu Jiaxue''s eyes widened: "Jade pendant?"


    Lin Chen tentatively asked: "Yes, my master said it''s an engagement token? Miss Chu, do you know about this?"


    Chu Jiaxue nodded: "I know. That jade pendant... My grandpa gave it to me."


    Lin Chen was overjoyed: "Miss Chu, since you''re not willing to marry me, how about you give me that jade pendant, and I''ll leave once I get it?"


    Chu Jiaxue was dumbfounded, and then inexplicably annoyed!


    What did the joy on his face mean?


    Didn''t he want to marry her?


    He just wanted to get back that jade pendant?Is there no attraction at all between him and me?


    Chu Jiayue suddenly felt inexplicably angry, clenched her molars, and spoke coldly, "No, you have to marry me!"


    "Uh, Miss Chu, didn''t you say that you don''t want to get married, let alone marry me?"


    Lin Chen was baffled. Wasn''t this woman too fickle?


    Chu Jiayue felt an upsurge of humiliation and anger in her heart. After all, in her perception, the man in front of her was a scoundrel who peeked at women''s chests!


    He didn''t want to marry her, but now she had to take the initiative to ask him to marry her!


    "My parents passed away early, and my grandpa raised me. I don''t want to disappoint him, nor make him sad, so I will marry you... A marriage in name only."


    Lin Chen finally understood and widened his eyes, "Do you mean... a fake marriage?"


    Chu Jiayue nodded lightly, "Yes, in name only."


    Lin Chen objected subconsciously, "That won''t work. I still want to get married. Once this certificate is pulled, I''ll be a married man. Won''t that be a waste? Miss Chu, it''s up to you to fulfill your filial piety, but I don''t think I''m obligated to play some fake husband and wife game with you, am I?"


    Chu Jiayue spoke coldly, "Don''t you want the jade pendant? In three months, I will divorce you and give you the jade pendant!"


    Lin Chen''s eyes lit up, "Three months?"


    "Yes!"


    Lin Chen muttered, "Three months is not that long, but to play this act with you, I''ll directly become a divorced man. In the future, when I find a girlfriend, people might think I''m a scumbag, or some kind of domestic abuser..."


    Chu Jiayue''s hand involuntarily clenched into a fist, her heart growing angrier. She wanted to punch Lin Chen in the face.


    Divorced man?


    Won''t I be a divorced woman as well?


    If a beautiful and pure woman like me isn''t afraid, you, as a disgusting pervert, still care about your reputation being ruined?


    Chu Jiayue said coldly, "I''ll give you an additional one million, is that enough?"


    Lin Chen waved his hand, "Forget about the money. But can I ask why it''s three months?" S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Chu Jiayue''s eyes flickered with a touch of sadness, she then said coldly, "Three months is roughly the time for two people to get to know each other. By then, I''ll tell my grandpa that our personalities don''t match, and it''s hard for both of us to be together. At that time, he won''t stop us from divorcing since we have already been married and tried hard."


    Makes sense!


    Lin Chen pondered for a while, and three months didn''t seem too long. As long as he gets the jade pendant and finds clues about his origin, he can leave.


    Lin Chen looked up, "Since we are a fake couple, apart from playing husband and wife at home, you can''t interfere with my other activities."


    Chu Jiayue''s eyes showed a hint of disgust. He must be thinking about going out with other women!


    Chu Jiayue said coldly, "All you need to do is cooperate with me in front of my grandpa. I won''t interfere in anything else; whether you go to bars or flirt with girls, it''s none of my business. Just don''t expose yourself in front of my grandpa!"


    Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I have no objection. Is it a deal?"


    Chu Jiayue also breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "I''ll draft a contract later. You can sign it then."


    Lin Chen smiled, "A contract? Are you afraid that I''ll extort you later? Fine, you draft, and I''ll sign."


    Chu Jiayue pursed her lips without denying it.


    "Alright, I got it!"


    Lin Chen saw the disgust and guard in Chu Jiayue''s eyes towards him, and he felt helpless and too lazy to explain.


    Not only had the marriage become fake, but he had also turned into a bad guy in Chu Jiayue''s eyes...


    Thinking about Gu Yuexi''s face that looked similar to Chu Jiayue''s, Lin Chen couldn''t help but ask, "Miss Chu... "


    Chu Jiayue turned around, "In the future, you can call me Jiayue in front of my grandpa."


    Lin Chen nodded, after all, they needed the full set of acting as husband and wife. They were going to get a marriage certificate, so calling her Miss Chu would only show Old Master Chu that they were just strangers.


    "Alright, Jiayue... I have a question for you. Um, do you have any older or younger sisters..."


    Lin Chen suddenly thought of Gu Yuexi, and he touched his nose awkwardly, asking with some curiosity.

 Chapter 6: Which newlywed couple sleeps in separate rooms? _1

    Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Which newlywed couple sleeps in separate rooms? _1Elder sister or younger sister?


    Chu Jiaxue''s eyes suddenly became two degrees colder, and the disdain in her heart instantly expanded.


    Seeing that he cannot marry me, he wants to hit on my elder or younger sister?


    You''re really disgusting!


    Chu Jiaxue replied coldly: "No, I''m my parents'' only daughter."


    No?


    Then why do Gu Yuexi and Chu Jiaxue look so alike, just like twins? What a coincidence!


    Lin Chen found it strange, but since Chu Jiaxue was ignoring him, he didn''t ask any further. Anyway, as long as he could stick out for three months and get the jade pendant, it would be enough!


    No point in talking when opinions don''t match. Chu Jiaxue didn''t speak to Lin Chen anymore and turned around to go home, her figure graceful. Because she was wearing a T-shirt and shorts, her long white legs looked even more slender.


    Lin Chen watched Chu Jiaxue''s legs, couldn''t help but mutter, "tsk tsk, there are so many beautiful women with long white legs. Gu Yuexi is one of them, and now Chu Jiaxue. However, it''s a pity that these two women are destined to have nothing to do with me."


    Back in the room, Chu Baisen sat on the sofa, scanning his eyes back and forth on their faces, looking forward expectantly: "How was your chat?"


    Chu Jiaxue sat next to Chu Baisen, holding his arm, and chuckled lightly, "Pretty good."


    Chu Baisen was immediately delighted: "So, will you get the marriage certificate tomorrow?"


    Chu Jiaxue nodded briskly, "Sure!"


    Chu Baisen stared at Lin Chen: "Xiao Lin, you don''t have any objections, do you?"


    Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Jiaxue is so beautiful. I''m so happy to marry her."


    Chu Baisen looked at Chu Jiaxue affectionately: "Little Xue''s parents passed away early, and I''m getting old. I don''t know when I''ll close my eyes and never wake up again. I don''t care about anything else, but I''m just worried about Little Xue. If I''m gone, she won''t have anyone to take care of her. Now that you''re there, Xiao Lin, I''m completely relieved and have nothing to worry about."


    Chu Jiaxue''s eyes reddened slightly: "Grandpa, what nonsense are you talking about? You''ll definitely live a long life."


    Chu Baisen laughed, "Yes, I want to see you two get married and have children. Haha, Xiao Lin, she''s my only granddaughter. You''re a capable man, so the old man doesn''t have any other requests. Just protect Little Xue no matter what storms you face in the future."


    This sounded a bit strange, as if he were making a deathbed confession?


    Playing his part completely, Lin Chen naturally agreed with a smile: "Once we''re married, Jiaxue will be my wife, and I will naturally protect her!"


    Chu Baisen laughed heartily: "Good, with your words, I''m relieved. Xiao Lin, tonight let''s have a good drink during dinner!"


    "Sure!"


    Chu Baisen might have really put down a big stone in his heart. That night, he didn''t drink much but was genuinely happy, showing a contented and pleased expression.


    Lin Chen slept in the guest room, and as he was about to rest, Chu Jiaxue knocked on the door and entered with two printed contracts in her hand.


    "Sign it."


    Lin Chen took the contract and glanced over it briefly, which was generally the content they discussed during the day.


    Without any hesitation, Lin Chen signed one of the contracts and stamped his fingerprints.


    After signing, Chu Jiaxue snorted coldly, turned around, and left. Lin Chen stopped her: "Jiaxue..."


    Chu Jiaxue stopped, turned around, and stared at Lin Chen with a cold face and wary eyes.


    Lin Chen laughed bitterly, "I just wanted to remind you that after getting the marriage certificate, we will be legally married. If you treat me like this every day, we won''t be able to carry on the act. Also, I have no problem sleeping in the guest room tonight, but after getting the marriage certificate, I can''t always sleep in the guest room, right?"


    Chu Jiaxue''s face changed abruptly, and she remembered indeed she had forgotten this point before.


    Which newlyweds sleep in separate rooms?


    Would she have to sleep in the same room with this disgusting man for three months?


    Chu Jiaxue''s mind was suddenly in chaos!


    On the other hand, Lin Chen just laughed lightly, not caring, and turned to go to the guest room to sleep.The next morning, Lin Chen and Chu Jiaxue got their marriage certificate.


    Chu Baisen was naturally overjoyed, looking at the marriage certificate over and over again before asking Lin Chen, "Xiao Lin, now that you''re back from the military, what are your plans for the future?"


    Lin Chen casually replied, "I''ll look for a job later."


    Chu Baisen laughed and said, "We have our own company. You don''t need to go find a job elsewhere. Xiao Xue, arrange a senior executive position for Xiao Lin in the company."


    Chu Jiaxue''s eyes widened, a look of resistance on her face.


    She was already annoyed with him at home, would she not be bothered to death if she worked with him? And what if he talks nonsense in the company and ruins her reputation?


    She couldn''t speak up to refute, so she could only give Lin Chen a hint to refuse.


    Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Grandpa, I only served in the army before, I have no idea about company management. If you let me be a senior executive, it would be embarrassing and I will be criticized by others."


    Chu Jiaxue chimed in, "Grandpa, you''re well aware of the situation in the company. Those people are trying to make trouble for me. If I promote Lin Chen to a senior executive position, they will definitely use it to attack me."


    Chu Baisen frowned, "Exactly because you''re in a difficult situation now, I wanted Xiao Lin to help you share the pressure. The company is so big, how could it not accommodate one more person! Not every position requires professional skills. Enough said, it''s settled!"


    Lin Chen helplessly spread his hands towards Chu Jiaxue, making an ''I tried my best'' expression.


    Chu Jiaxue was choked with anger, but couldn''t object.


    After dinner, under the old man''s personal intervention, Lin Chen moved into the master bedroom.


    Once the old man left, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became awkward.


    Chu Jiaxue sat on the edge of the bed, her fists clenched lightly with a slightly unnatural look on her face.


    She had never been alone with a man for so long...


    After a while of silence, Lin Chen took the initiative to speak, "The room is quite spacious, I can sleep on the floor."


    Chu Jiaxue ignored Lin Chen, got up, opened the wardrobe, took out a quilt, and made a bed on the floor. She calmly said, "You sleep on the bed, I sleep on the floor."


    After saying this, Chu Jiaxue lay down directly on the floor, turned her back to Lin Chen, leaving him a beautiful slender figure.


    Lin Chen raised his eyebrows, not being pretentious, "Alright, then I''ll take a shower... Can I use the master bathroom?" Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Chu Jiaxue was silent for a few seconds, then hummed her agreement.


    Lin Chen walked into the bathroom with his change of clothes, suddenly stopped, and looked a little strange at the sight before him.


    In front of him, a black lace bra hung boldly on the rack.


    It had a beautiful design.


    Lin Chen cleared his throat, "Jia Xue, your...clothes."


    Chu Jiaxue''s face suddenly flushed red, all the way to the base of her neck. She quickly got up, rushed into the bathroom, grabbed the bra and glared at Lin Chen standing by the door, weakly scolding, "Don''t think about anything!"


    Chu Jiaxue hid her bra and lay down again, her face burning hot.


    At this moment, the sound of splashing water came from the bathroom. Because of the earlier incident, Chu Jiaxue couldn''t help but think of Lin Chen bathing in her bathroom, maybe he was having dirty thoughts or doing something indecent...


    Chu Jiaxue''s heart was in turmoil.


    After Lin Chen finished his shower, dried his hair, and put on a T-shirt and shorts, he returned to the bed and looked at Chu Jiaxue, who was pretending to be asleep, with an amused smile.


    Any normal woman would choose to sleep on the bed and let the man sleep on the floor, but she readily gave the bed to herself.


    This woman may seem cold and distant, but she''s reasonable and has her own pride.


    Her pride doesn''t come from being a beautiful woman, but from her rational heart.


    Lin Chen hadn''t dried his hair properly, so he leaned against the head of the bed and played with his phone. As he did, Chu Jiaxue on the floor suddenly spoke softly, "Can you not use the bathtub...?"

 Chapter 7: I Am the Insider _1

    Chapter 7: Chapter 7: I Am the Insider _1Lin Chen was stunned, it seemed like she was negotiating?


    "Fine, I''ll just use the shower."


    Chu Jiaxue sighed in relief. She didn''t have an obsession with cleanliness, but the thought of another man lying in her bathtub made her feel uncomfortable.


    Lin Chen didn''t know what she was thinking, and after pondering for a moment, said, "Since we''ve signed the contract, I''ll abide by it and complete this cooperation. As the master of this place, I''ll respect your wishes and won''t do anything you don''t allow."


    Chu Jiaxue responded with a grunt, "Grandpa said to appoint you as a senior executive, but that would be too eye-catching and cause me a lot of trouble. We''re not a real married couple, so I don''t plan to do that. Do you have any objections?"


    Lin Chen laughed, "No objections, your decision is final."


    Chu Jiaxue asked, "Which department do you want to go to?"


    Lin Chen casually replied, "It doesn''t matter, I''ll be leaving in three months anyway, so it''s best to have a laid-back position where I can just idle the days away."


    Chu Jiaxue replied with annoyance, "Where would the company keep idle people? You can be a security guard if you want, will you do it?"


    Lin Chen laughed, "A veteran becoming a security guard, quite suitable, isn''t it? I have no problem with it."


    Chu Jiaxue was momentarily speechless. She''d said it in anger, but she didn''t expect Lin Chen to actually agree.


    No ambition!


    Layabout!


    Chu Jiaxue''s thoughts quickly labeled Lin Chen several times, but she couldn''t really dare to assign him as a security guard. If her grandfather found out, he would definitely scold her.


    After some thought, Chu Jiaxue said, "Go to the Sales Department. Salespeople don''t need special skills; their management is relatively relaxed, suitable for you to be lazy."


    "Alright!"


    Hearing Lin Chen agree readily, Chu Jiaxue sighed in relief again.


    This guy seemed to be quite reasonable, after all.


    It''s just that his character was bad, peeping at a woman''s chest. Hmph, pervert!


    ...


    "Lin Chen, print these out."


    "Lin Chen, the water dispenser is empty, change the water."


    "Lin Chen, deliver these reports to the Finance Department."


    After half a day, Lin Chen sat in his chair and sent a message to Chu Jiaxue.


    "Jiaxue, what''s up with this Sales Department? Why do I feel like I''m being targeted?"


    Chu Jiaxue: "I forgot to tell you that the Sales Department Director, Dong Yunjiang, is from the Qian Family. The Qian family is the second-largest shareholder of the company, incompatible with the Chu Family. I informed the Human Resources Department, and they must have treated you as one of my people."


    Lin Chen rolled his eyes speechlessly. No wonder he had been targeted by Team Leader Sun Hao and an old employee as soon as he joined Sales Team 8. It turned out that he had been made a scapegoat!


    "Aren''t you setting me up?"


    Chu Jiaxue: "If you can''t stand it, you can resign, but you have to explain to my grandfather."


    Can''t stand it?


    What a joke!


    Who am I scared of?


    In the afternoon, old employee Chen Hai came over with a few folders and slammed them on Lin Chen''s desk, "Lin Chen, help me input these reports in the computer."


    Lin Chen was playing with his mobile phone with his legs crossed and glanced at Chen Hai, "I''m busy, no time."


    Chen Hai was startled. What was wrong with this kid? Wasn''t he obedient in the morning?


    Trying to rebel?


    Chen Hai sternly said, "You just arrived and know nothing. These tasks can help you get familiar with your position quickly."Lin Chen smiled: "I don''t need it."


    Chen Hai threatened: "These files must be entered into the system before the end of today''s work, otherwise, you''ll bear the consequences."


    Lin Chen slightly narrowed his eyes and stared at Chen Hai, shaking his mobile phone: "Bear the consequences? Fine, why don''t I call General Manager Chu and ask her if an employee with insufficient ability should have an assistant to do their job? Also, since I, the new employee, am helping the old employee with his work, can I get his salary too..."


    Chen Hai''s face changed abruptly, and his eyes softened instantly.


    "You know General Manager Chu?"


    Lin Chen stood up straight, coldly staring at Chen Hai: "Isn''t it because I was arranged by General Manager Chu to come here that you all target me? So do you think I know her or not?" S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Chen Hai''s heart went cold, sweat broke out on his forehead, he hurriedly picked up the folders on the table, and showed a reluctant smile.


    "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding. I really wanted to help you familiarize yourself with the business quickly. Since you don''t want to, forget it. I''ll do it myself... "


    Lin Chen sneered, no need to test anymore. I am indeed a relation-based employee!


    Chen Hai left in a dejected manner and then went into Sun Hao''s office. Shortly after, Sun Hao came to Lin Chen''s side with a cold face, holding a folder.


    "Since you refuse Chen Hai''s help, you must already be familiar with the business. It''s not realistic for you to expand the market as a newcomer. This folder contains the full set of information on the medical equipment we sell and an existing client list. You just follow the client list and try to do your job. I don''t expect much, just complete a task before the end of this month, and it will be considered a successful probation. Otherwise, go back to where you came from! Sales Team 8 wants sales elites, not slackers who get by and rely on minimum wages!"


    This is an attack.


    Lin Chen took a lazy glance at the folder and said indifferently: "Fine, just put it there."


    Sun Hao''s face turned ugly: "Lin Chen, please correct your attitude. I am assigning you a task!"


    Lin Chen moved his gaze from the mobile phone screen and looked up at Sun Hao, his eyes full of ridicule.


    "The clients in there, they''re all tough nuts for you guys to crack, right? You just want me to fail the business and get me to leave, right? How come you still expect me to respect you after all the targeting? You''re daydreaming."


    Lin Chen''s words were like a slap on Sun Hao''s face, and Sun Hao''s face turned livid, feeling the burning sensation!


    Yes, I targeted you, I made things difficult for you, and I want to drive you away. But can these things be said openly?


    There are also two subordinates watching!


    "If you can get orders, you can stay. If not, just get lost! Even if it goes to General Manager Chu''sattention, our company doesn''t keep idlers!"


    With a green face, Sun Hao finished and left without waiting for Lin Chen to respond, secretly determined to drive this guy away. Otherwise, what''s left of his authority as team leader?


    After Sun Hao left, Lin Chen picked up the folder, flipped through it, and handed it to the young man next to him wearing glasses.


    "Gao Feng, do me a favor and have a look, how difficult is it?"


    The young man glanced at Sun Hao''s office, took the folder, looked through it, and then handed it back, his gaze containing a hint of sympathy.


    "I joined not long ago as well, and I don''t know everything about this list. However, I''ve approached a few of the clients before, and the difficulty is... quite high. I didn''t make it."


    Gao Feng''s words were conservative, but Lin Chen understood.


    He was right. These are all tough nuts to crack, or even clients that can''t be approached at all.


    Lin Chen understood and took out a cigarette, tossing one to Gao Feng: "Thanks, have one."


    Gao Feng caught the cigarette, thanked him, but didn''t smoke it; instead, he put it aside.


    He was somewhat worried about Lin Chen. This guy was obviously a thorn in the side and might not last long.


    Lin Chen didn''t care. Instead, he thought Gao Feng was a nice person and could help out when he had the chance.


    As Lin Chen was smoking, his phone rang.


    It was Gu Yuexi.


    "Tomorrow is my grandpa''s acupuncture session. Are you free?"


    Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Since I''ve got the money, of course, I''m free."


    "Alright, come by my house tomorrow morning."


    "Okay!"

 Chapter 8: You are Worthy to be My Teacher_1

    Chapter 8: Chapter 8: You are Worthy to be My Teacher_1After hanging up Gu Yuexi''s call, Lin Chen idled away until it was time to get off work. He was planning to go out and buy a set of silver needles, but received a call from Wen Yu''an again.


    Wen Yu''an invited him to have tea, expressing gratitude for his help the other day, and also mentioned having some unresolved confusion he''d like to consult Lin Chen about.


    Lin Chen thought about it and agreed.


    Back at the Chu family residence, Lin Chen had to pretend to be an affectionate couple with Chu Jiaxue in front of Old Master Chu, which was very awkward. It would be better to take this opportunity to stay out a little longer and return later, wouldn''t it?


    There must be silver needles at Wen Yu''an''s place, and Lin Chen could just borrow a suitable set when the time came.


    Lin Chen took a taxi to Wen Yu''an''s medical clinic. At the moment, in a private room on the second floor of the clinic, two people were sitting - Wen Yu''an and her granddaughter, Wen Qiaoqiao.


    Wen Qiaoqiao was about seventeen or eighteen, with a small melon seed face and a petite figure, but with proud curves on her chest. She had a standard Lolita face and an enchanting body. She wore a simple white T-shirt, black shorts, and sneakers, full of youthful vigor.


    "Is Miss Wen also studying medicine?"


    Wen Yu''an laughed, "No, she has just finished her college entrance examination. Her parents are on a business trip abroad, so she is here to stay with me for a while... Mr. Lin, you can call her Qiaoqiao."


    Wen Qiaoqiao curiously asked, "Mr. Lin, my grandpa said that your medical skills are even better than his. Is that true?"


    Lin Chen said with a laugh, "That''s just your grandpa being modest. You mustn''t take his words seriously."


    Wen Yu''an laughed, "I''m not being modest here. Although I have only seen Mr. Lin perform acupuncture once and prescribe medicine once, it''s enough to prove that he''s much better than this old man."


    Wen Qiaoqiao''s eyes suddenly brightened, as she had never heard her grandfather praise someone in the field of medicine so highly before. However, she still had some doubts in her heart, after all, the Lin Chen in front of her was too young.


    Just at this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door downstairs. A patient had arrived.


    Wen Yu''an, Lin Chen, and Wen Qiaoqiao heard the noise and stopped having tea. They went down from the second floor.


    At the entrance of the clinic, a middle-aged man in his forties was walking in front, followed by two bodyguards supporting a silver-haired old man in his sixties. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The silver-haired old man had a flushed face, rapid breathing, leaned weakly on the bodyguards, and kept his eyes closed, looking extremely uncomfortable.


    Wen Yu''an''s face changed slightly, "Mr. Mo!"


    The middle-aged man spoke in a deep voice, "Hurry up and treat him. Cure my father, and I''ll reward you with a million."


    "Let him lie down first."


    After the old man lay down, Wen Yu''an began to diagnose and treat him, frowning deeply.


    The middle-aged man asked, "How is it?"


    Wen Yu''an''s face was solemn, "Qi and blood are disordered, and the five internal organs are damaged. Is this an internal injury?"


    The middle-aged man''s face showed a hint of joy, "Yes, can you treat it?"


    Wen Yu''an gave a bitter smile, "I have no confidence in treating this kind of internal injury, but I can only give it my best try."


    The middle-aged man''s face suddenly darkened, "Dr. Wen, you are a famous doctor in the world. How can you only try your best? If you can''t cure him, I''ll find another famous doctor. Don''t delay my father''s condition!"


    Wen Yu''an''s expression changed slightly, and he was caught in a dilemma.


    Who could guarantee a hundred percent success in treating patients?


    Just as Wen Yu''an was caught in a dilemma, Lin Chen suddenly spoke up with a cold tone, "I''ve seen people seeking medical treatment for life prolongation, but I''ve never seen anyone threatening a doctor for it. Today, I''ve expanded my horizons!"


    The middle-aged man''s cold gaze fell on Lin Chen, "Who are you?"


    Wen Yu''an snapped out of it, and seeing Lin Chen standing beside him, his eyes brightened. How could he have forgotten about Lin Chen!


    Just because he couldn''t do it didn''t mean Lin Chen couldn''t!


    Wen Yu''an hurriedly introduced, "Mr. Mo, this is Lin Chen. He is also a doctor."


    The middle-aged man disdainfully glanced at Lin Chen and sneered, "A greenhorn who doesn''t know the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth. There are many things you haven''t seen."


    After mocking Lin Chen, the middle-aged man looked at Wen Yu''an and said coldly, "It seems impossible. Dr. Wen, it seems there is a lot of water in the reputation of the Four Famous Doctors. It''s just as well that Yu''an Pavilion is not open... Let''s go!"


    The middle-aged man turned and walked towards the door, while the two bodyguards hurriedly went to support the old man lying down.


    Lin Chen spoke indifferently, "He probably has about fifteen minutes left to live."The middle-aged man suddenly stopped, turned his head, and stared coldly at Lin Chen, "Are you trying to scare me?"


    Lin Chen pointed to the door, "The door is right there. No one is stopping you. You can leave!"


    Wen Yu''an hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "Mr. Mo, Mr. Lin is extremely skilled in medicine, much better than me."


    The middle-aged man hesitated for a moment, looking skeptical, "Him?"


    Wen Yu''an smiled bitterly. "Mr. Mo Senior is seriously injured. Even if you change places now, let alone finding a capable doctor, you can''t afford to waste time. Although my medical skills are not as good as Mr. Lin''s, and I can''t accurately judge the time, based on my judgment, if the old man isn''t treated quickly, I''m afraid he won''t make it."


    Only then did the middle-aged man really look at Lin Chen, "Can you cure my father?"


    Lin Chen''s face was indifferent, "Yes."


    The middle-aged man frowned but quickly made a decision, "Please save my father. As long as he is cured, I''ll give you 5 million!"


    Lin Chen gave a cold smile, borrowed a set of silver needles from Wen Yu''an, and went directly to the bedside of the patient, unbuttoning the old man''s clothes.


    Lin Chen''s needlework was as fast as the wind; in the blink of an eye, the old man''s body was filled with silver needles.


    As the silver needles fell, the old man''s skin eerily turned red, and his face gradually reddened. He opened his mouth, gasping, seemingly wanting to cough, but couldn''t.


    Lin Chen quietly waited for about thirty seconds before helping the old man sit up, his right palm pressed against the man''s back, slowly pushing upwards. He did this twice before changing his hand gesture and forcefully slapped him, making a ''pa'' sound.


    "Ah!"


    The old man let out a short sound, his body lunged forward, and he spewed out a large mouthful of foul air.


    With the expulsion of the foul air, the old man''s face and body quickly lost its redness, and his breathing became smooth.


    Lin Chen helped the old man lie down, then picked up a pen and wrote a prescription, tossing it casually onto the table.


    "He''s fine for now. Just let him rest. Take this medicine three times a day, each prescription for two days, and continue for three rounds. His injuries will heal."


    The middle-aged man''s face showed joy, and he approached the bed, asking, "Dad, how do you feel?"


    Although the old man''s face was still pale, his breathing was steady, and his eyes were clear. He replied, "I''m fine, just couldn''t breathe just now..."


    Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man finally let out a long sigh of relief. He turned and took out a bank card, speaking more politely, "Dr. Lin, thank you for saving my father. Here''s 5 million, please accept it."


    Lin Chen didn''t reach out, speaking coldly, "No need for the money. Please leave, Yu''an Pavilion is too small to accommodate you big shots. Don''t come again."


    Wen Yu''an was surprised, looking at Lin Chen. That was 5 million! How could Lin Chen just refuse it casually?


    More importantly, Lin Chen was actually standing up for Yu''an Pavilion and for himself!


    Wen Qiaoqiao''s eyes were shining brightly on the side as she looked at Lin Chen with undisguised admiration!


    So manly!


    So charming!


    The middle-aged man frowned, clearly not expecting his 5 million to be refused, even more that he was bluntly rejected by Lin Chen!


    "Do you know who I am? Talking to me like this?"


    Lin Chen laughed.


    "Is there a problem with how I''m speaking?"


    The middle-aged man stared coldly at Lin Chen, "Do you know, with just one word, Yu''an Pavilion will have to close down tomorrow."


    "And then what? I should fawn over you and be extremely respectful to you?"


    Lin Chen smiled, looking disdainful, "I know you are either rich or powerful, or both. But so what? Did I eat your rice and have to look at your face?"


    The middle-aged man''s face instantly turned ugly, "Arrogant because of your talent! Dr. Lin, how do you know you won''t need me someday?"


    Lin Chen spoke lightly, "Beg, do you even know how to write this character? Do you understand its meaning? I won''t die if I don''t beg you, but you will watch your father die in front of you if you don''t beg me. What can your billions do then?"


    The middle-aged man''s face grew even colder. He was in a high position and hadn''t had anyone talk to him like this for a very long time.


    He was about to speak when the old man behind him suddenly took a deep breath and spoke weakly, "Jun Wu, apologize!"

 Chapter 9: Foolish! _1

    Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Foolish! _1The middle-aged man was stunned, and he turned his head in disbelief: "Dad..."


    The old man glared at the middle-aged man: "Mr. Lin is the one who saved my life, and this is how you speak to someone who showed us kindness? Mr. Wen is a renowned doctor who has saved countless lives. Even if he can''t cure my illness, it''s my fate. There is no forcing a doctor to make a guarantee, if every patient were like you, which doctor would dare to treat anyone?"


    The middle-aged man was scolded by the old man, not daring to retort, and whispered, "I''m just worried about you. Lin Chen saved you, and I have already given him a reward of five million. It''s him who doesn''t want it..."


    "Apologize!"


    The old man''s voice was resolute, scolding without reservation: "I see you''ve been floating in the sky for too long and have forgotten how to interact with people normally!"


    Although the middle-aged man was unwilling, he finally didn''t dare to go against his father''s words and turned to say: "Doctor Lin, Dr. Wen, I apologize for being rude in my haste to be concerned about my father''s condition. Please forgive me."


    Lin Chen calmly replied: "You all may leave."


    The old man gestured to the bodyguards to stabilize him and insisted on bowing to Lin Chen: "Mr. Lin, I deeply apologize for any offense from my son. I am deeply grateful for you saving my life. Once my health recovers, I will visit you again."


    Lin Chen''s expression softened a little: "Old sir, please don''t be so polite. You don''t need to come back later. I am not from Yu''an Pavilion. I just happened to be here to buy a box of silver needles and helped out by chance."


    The old man''s expression showed a slight surprise, and then he took the card from the middle-aged man''s hand and handed it over respectfully with both hands.


    "Mr. Lin, your assistance today may have been a simple gesture for you, but to me, it was a true life-saving grace. Please accept this card. It''s just a little consultation fee, a doctor who treats and saves people should accept fees, right?"


    The old man''s words were respectful, and you could tell he was genuinely grateful. As he handed it over so respectfully, Lin Chen didn''t feel it was appropriate to refuse, so he accepted the card.


    He had saved the old man''s life, and he deserved the money without any guilt.


    "Alright, I''ll accept the card."


    The old man breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Wen Yu''an: "Mr. Wen, once my illness is cured, I will visit you to express my gratitude. There will be a generous gift!"


    Wen Yu''an waved his hand: "Mr. Mo, you''re too polite. I didn''t do anything, so I don''t deserve your thanks!"


    The old man laughed: "If it wasn''t for Mr. Wen, how would Mr. Lin be here? And if Mr. Lin wasn''t here, I would be dead by now. Although I am over sixty-five, I still want to live a few more years."


    The old man turned his head, took out a business card, and handed it to Lin Chen with both hands: "Mr. Lin, I am Mo Dahong, the Chairman of Hongxiang Group, and this is my son Mo Junwu. If you ever have any trouble or need anything in Pingjiang in the future, please feel free to call me."


    "Alright, then I will thank Old Master Mo in advance!"


    Although Lin Chen was very displeased with Mo Junwu, he couldn''t help but appreciate Mo Dahong''s excellent social skills, which made it difficult to dislike him.


    After saying goodbye, Lin Chen asked Wen Yu''an for a set of silver needles and then left. Mo Junwu and his father also left by car.


    "Dad, I admit that Lin Chen''s medical skills are incredible, but is it necessary to go this far?"


    Mo Junwu asked a question that had been on his mind for a long time in the speeding Mercedes-Benz.


    Mo Dahong leaned on the back of the chair, staring at Mo Junwu with a faint hint of disappointment in his eyes: "How did I get injured?"


    Mo Junwu answered: "You were attacked by an enemy."


    Mo Dahong continued to ask: "What did he say?"


    Mo Junwu hesitated for a moment and said: "He said that I should prepare for your funeral."


    Mo Dahong sighed: "I was injured by a cultivator, and ordinary doctors can''t treat me. As for going to the hospital for surgery, I might have been dead before I even entered the operating room. So that''s why he told you to prepare for my funeral, he wanted me to experience the pain of death during this time."


    "Wen Yu''an is known as one of the Four Famous Doctors, and this title is not in vain. He was helpless, but Lin Chen easily cured me. What does this mean?"


    Mo Junwu subconsciously replied: "It means Lin Chen''s medical skills are better than Wen Yu''an''s?"


    "Foolish!"


    Mo Dahong scolded and said angrily: "Wen Yu''an''s inability to cure me is not only because his medical skills are not good enough, the biggest reason is that he is an ordinary person, not a cultivator, he does not have inner qi, so he cannot dissolve my internal injuries in my five internal organs and six hollow organs."


    Mo Junwu suddenly widened his eyes, surprised, and said: "Lin Chen is a cultivator?"Mo Dahong stared at the ignorant Mo Junwu and sighed, "My enemy is a cultivator. This time, he wanted to torture me and let me experience the pain before death, so he gave me a chance to live. But what about next time?"


    Hearing Mo Dahong''s words, Mo Junwu''s face turned pale in an instant.


    "Lin Chen can treat internal injuries, which indicates that he is also a cultivator. He is so young and already possesses inner qi. This means either he is exceptionally talented or he has a formidable master guiding him!"


    "If my enemy failed today, he will definitely attack me again. As long as I am still alive, he won''t give up!"


    "Lin Chen saved my life today, and that''s a favor as well as an opportunity. Through this incident, we might be able to befriend Lin Chen, or even ask him or the people behind him to help us solve our problems. Yet you, a fool, not only didn''t take advantage of the situation to win him over, but also offended him. Do you really want me to die as soon as possible so you can take over Hongxiang entirely?"


    Mo Junwu''s face turned red and then pale, and he reluctantly said with a bitter smile, "Dad, you know I didn''t mean that, I just..."


    Mo Dahong interrupted Mo Junwu''s words with a cold snort, "You just think you''re rich and powerful, and superior to others. You think money can buy everything, but let me ask you, what role did money play when our enemy targeted me this time?"


    Mo Junwu''s forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he sincerely apologized, "Dad, I was wrong!"


    Mo Dahong sighed, "Junwu, remember that there are many people in this world whom we cannot afford to offend, not only the higher-level dignitaries, but also those cultivators. If you offend the dignitaries, at worst, you will lose money, but if you offend the cultivators, you will often lose your life. In their eyes, there is no distinction between the rich and the poor, only those they can and cannot kill since everyone has only one life."


    Mo Junwu''s cold sweat became even more intense, as he finally understood what a foolish thing he had done today.


    "Dad, I''ll go and apologize in person tomorrow."


    "Not for now. He already has a prejudice against you, and even if you go to his door and apologize, he might not accept it. Tomorrow, give five million to Wen Yu''an as well and then inquire about Lin Chen, see what he does, and help him indirectly based on the situation."


    Mo Dahong''s old eyes were filled with the radiance of wisdom, gently guiding Mo Junwu.


    Mo Junwu nodded seriously, "Dad, I understand. Don''t worry, I know what to do."


    Mo Dahong nodded, "Don''t think about gains and losses, don''t calculate profits. If you truly treat someone like Lin Chen as a friend, he will naturally treat you as one."


    Of course, Lin Chen did not know about the conversation between the Mo family father and son. After returning to his place, he went to bed early.


    The next morning, Lin Chen went to his appointment to give Old Master Gu acupuncture as scheduled.


    "I''m here."


    Lin Chen stood in front of a detached villa halfway up the mountain, admiring the surrounding scenery and thinking to himself that the Gu family was quite wealthy.


    This villa must be worth at least tens of millions, right?


    Gu Yuexi came out quickly, wearing a one-shoulder dress that accentuated her delicate collarbone. A platinum necklace pendant around her neck drew one''s gaze subconsciously to her snowy cleavage, making her look charming and seductive.


    Gu Yuexi frowned, "Why did you just arrive?"


    Lin Chen asked curiously, "Didn''t you say to be here at eleven? I''m very punctual."


    Gu Yuexi pouted, "Fine, it''s not that you arrived late, but someone arrived early."


    Lin Chen laughed, "Who? Someone you don''t like?"


    Gu Yuexi didn''t answer but walked over, took Lin Chen''s arm, and whispered, "Let''s go in. Just act naturally, and don''t give yourself away."


    Lin Chen lowered his head and glanced at their touching arms, feeling the soft touch on his elbow due to the light summer clothing.


    Gu Yuexi noticed Lin Chen''s gaze, her face flushed slightly, and she glared at Lin Chen fiercely, "Don''t think nonsense, it''s just an act for the people inside."


    Lin Chen blinked, "The person inside... your suitor?"


    Gu Yuexi pulled Lin Chen inside, "It''s none of your business. Just remember that you''re my boyfriend now and do what a boyfriend should do!"


    As they were talking, the two entered the villa''s living room. Gu Yuexi called out cheerfully, "Dad, Lin Chen is here!"


    Before Lin Chen could speak, a young man sitting on the sofa suddenly stood up, staring intently at Lin Chen, or to be precise, at Lin Chen''s elbow that was pressed against Gu Yuexi''s chest, his eyes burning with jealousy.


    "Xiaoxi, who is he!" S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 10: You can’t cheat me for a lifetime, right? _1

    Chapter 10: Chapter 10: You can''t cheat me for a lifetime, right? _1Xiaoxi?


    Lin Chen swept his gaze over the young man, feeling amused in his heart.


    He had become a human shield.


    Gu Yue Xi had no feelings towards the young man, and with rolling eyes, she introduced him nonchalantly, "Lin Chen, my boyfriend."


    "Boyfriend?"


    The young man''s voice suddenly went up a few notches, but he quickly realized that his reaction was too intense. He tried to act nonchalant, "How come you suddenly have a boyfriend, I''ve never heard you mention him before. Could it be that you got someone to pretend just to deal with your uncle and aunt?"


    You''re so right about that!


    Lin Chen inwardly laughed but wore a puzzled expression on his face, "Yue Yue, who is this..."


    Gu Yue Xi introduced, "Wu Jiajun, this is Uncle Wu An, a friend of my dad and the chairman of Jian''an Real Estate. They are visiting Grandpa today."


    Lin Chen understood immediately upon hearing this.


    Wu An and Gu Hongtao were friends, Gu Hongtao had a daughter, and Wu An had a son. What else could be going on when they both came here together?


    It was obviously to take a step further, turning friends into family!


    Gu Hongtao seemed to be satisfied with Wu Jiajun and had such intentions, but Gu Yue Xi probably didn''t care much about Wu Jiajun, so she used herself as a shield to cope with it.


    Instead of answering Wu Jiajun''s question, Gu Yue Xi turned her head to her father, "Dad, you talk first, I''ll take Lin Chen to treat Grandpa."


    Gu Hong Tao''s face remained unchanging, his emotions unreadable, "Go ahead, Lin Chen, thank you."


    Lin Chen said with a laugh, "We are family, there''s nothing to be thankful for. Uncle, please take care of your guests, I''ll give acupuncture to Grandpa."


    Gu Hong Tao raised an eyebrow, his breathing getting slightly heavier.


    Who thinks you''re family?


    Who approves you?


    You want to enter Gu''s household, dream on!


    It looked like he needed to give Wu Jiajun a hint to get Lin Chen away from Xiaoxi.


    ...


    "Well done!"


    Upon reaching the second floor, Gu Yue Xi stopped, gave Lin Chen a thumbs up, and whispered, "Keep it up, drive that stinky guy away!"


    Lin Chen chuckled, "You didn''t mention this part before."


    Gu Yue Xi snorted, "You are my boyfriend, right? Protecting your girlfriend from harassment by other men is what a boyfriend should do, isn''t it?"


    Lin Chen''s eyes widened, "You are really dreaming!"


    "Who''s dreaming?"


    Gu Yue Xi slapped Lin Chen''s arm, but then suddenly came to her senses, realizing this gesture might be a bit too intimate. She glared at Lin Chen, "We made an agreement, remember that!"


    "Alright, I got it!"


    Lin Chen laughed, and followed Gu Yue Xi into Gu Jianjun''s room.


    Gu Jianjun was leaning against the bed, looking very happy to see Lin Chen, with the demeanor of looking at his future grandson-in-law.


    First, Lin Chen did a check-up for Gu Jianjun, then acupuncture.


    After finishing the treatment and chatting casually with Gu Jianjun, Lin Chen and Gu Yue Xi left the room.


    "I''m done, I''m going back."


    Gu Yue Xi grabbed Lin Chen''s arm, "What''s the hurry? Isn''t it time for dinner? You should at least stay for dinner before you leave..."


    Lin Chen laughed at Gu Yue Xi, "You want me to be your shield? You''re so beautiful, yet you''re still daydreaming!"


    Gu Yue Xi, seeing that Lin Chen was about to leave, suddenly panicked, "Why are you like this? Wasn''t that what we agreed on? You...you looked at my chest, and you''re not taking responsibility!"


    Lin Chen laughed in disbelief, "There''s no cheating, that was an accident, and it was to save you. You''ve already taken advantage of me once, you can''t use this to take advantage of me for a lifetime."


    Gu Yue Xi suddenly smiled seductively at Lin Chen, grabbed the edge of her shirt collar, "Or, do you want to look again?"


    Look again?


    Lin Chen laughed, not even trying to avoid her gaze, but just staring at Gu Yue Xi with a grin, "I don''t mind!"


    Gu Yue Xi''s hand, which was holding the collar, suddenly froze.


    According to her thinking, if she made a move to open her clothes, Lin Chen would definitely feel awkward and back off.


    But this guy isn''t playing according to the script!


    His eyes are so wide open, and he really dares to look!


    Gu Yue Xi''s cheeks flushed red, and she snorted, "Pervert!"Lin Chen spread his hands, a face of innocent smile: "Wasn''t this what you said? How am I being indecent? Haha, trying to deceive me? Women, don''t compete with men in this aspect, you''ll eventually lose. Alright, stop pretending, put your hand down."


    Lin Chen''s smile fell into Gu Yuexi''s eyes, as if it was an undisguised mockery, and the last sentence made her blood boil.


    Pretend?


    Are you mocking me for not daring to open my clothes, mocking me for putting on airs!?


    Today I will open it and see what you have to say!


    Anyway, it''s not like you haven''t seen it before, so what''s the big deal about seeing it again!


    Gu Yuexi''s mind heated up, and her hands suddenly exerted force, directly opening the front collar.


    Lin Chen''s smile on his face suddenly froze.


    This woman...


    She actually opened it!


    Lin Chen was not inexperienced with women, but at this moment, he was also attracted by the beautiful scenery.


    So beautiful!


    The next second, Gu Yuexi quickly closed her clothes again, covering up all the beauty.


    Lin Chen came back to his senses, his mouth dry and tongue parched: "I''m going, you...you''re really serious?"


    Gu Yuexi''s face was already as red as a burning cloud, her cheeks burning hot, and her heart full of regret.


    What was she thinking? She actually actively opened her clothes in front of this stinky man?


    She must be crazy!


    Oh my God!


    What on earth is he thinking about me now?


    Gu Yuexi gritted her teeth and looked at Lin Chen, only to find that Lin Chen''s face was full of embarrassment and awkwardness, which made her inexplicably relieved.


    It seems that he was shocked by me?


    Embarrassed?


    Alright, as long as I''m not embarrassed, he''s the one who''s embarrassed!


    Gu Yuexi quickly made a psychological adjustment, steadied her heart and mind, and pretended to be calm: "Did you like what you saw?" S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lin Chen had no words to say.


    Did he like it?


    Of course, he did!


    But he couldn''t say it!


    Lin Chen smiled helplessly: "Are you always this competitive?"


    "Of course not!"


    Gu Yuexi subconsciously retorted, then quickly regained her composure and brought the topic back: "Stay for dinner, help me get rid of that guy, can you?"


    Lin Chen sighed: "Alright, I''ll help you, but don''t do this kind of thing again in the future, my heart can''t take it."


    Can''t take the stimulation?


    Gu Yuexi had a strange thought in her mind: was it too good to look at?


    "Alright, let''s go downstairs."


    Lin Chen didn''t move, pointed at Gu Yuexi''s face: "Your face is as red as a red cloth, even your neck is red, just wait a little longer before going downstairs."


    Gu Yuexi bit her lip, suddenly reached out, and took Lin Chen''s hand: "Let''s go down like this, let them think whatever they want, that''s the best effect!"


    Lin Chen thought about it and it seemed to be true.


    Gu Yuexi held Lin Chen''s hand and walked down the stairs. The sound of footsteps alerted the people in the living room, who all turned their heads.


    Gu Yuexi''s face was blushing, and the pink on her neck had not completely receded. She looked shy and was holding Lin Chen''s hand. Seeing this scene, everyone''s faces darkened, especially Wu Jiajun''s, his eyes seemed to be on fire, and even his fists were clenched.


    Gu Hongtao felt quite awkward in his heart. Just after giving Wu Jiajun some advice, his daughter staged such an act. Wasn''t this a slap in the face?


    Gu Hongtao quickly changed the subject: "How''s the old man?"


    Lin Chen walked confidently into the living room and replied, "He''s much better. Just keep taking the medicine."


    Gu Hongtao breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn''t like Lin Chen, he was very concerned about his father''s health.


    Gu Yuexi smiled and sagte, "We''re all hungry, can we eat now?"


    Gu Hongtao glanced at Lin Chen and found that Lin Chen had no intention of leaving. He snorted coldly in his heart and nodded calmly: "Yes, let''s start the meal, Xiao Lin, thank you for your hard work. Let''s have a drink at noon..."

 Chapter 11: You’re not good at that anymore _1

    Chapter 11: Chapter 11: You''re not good at that anymore _1"Xiao Lin, come sit."


    Gu Hongtao was lukewarm to Lin Chen, but Gu Yuexi''s mother Bai Qian was quite enthusiastic to Lin Chen, with a gentle smile on her face, making her quite amiable.


    Lin Chen naturally sat next to Gu Yuexi. Wu Jiajun originally wanted to sit next to Gu Yuexi, but Wu An pulled him back and sat him across from Lin Chen.


    The dishes were plentiful, and the wine was good. The 30-Year Cellar Aged Feitian was brought by Father and Son Wu.


    Gu Hongtao opened the wine and smiled, "Thirty years, and it''s still so well preserved, it''s rare."


    Wu An laughed, "A friend of mine is in the wine business, and his family has a huge wine cellar. Every year, he stores a large amount of good wine in it. I bought two cases of it when I went to his place the last time. If you like it, Old Gu, I can get you some more later."


    Gu Hongtao laughed, "If I can''t get used to such good wine, what''s the point of drinking any wine at all?"


    Wu An laughed heartily, "Alright, I''ll get you a few cases later."


    Four men, each with a glass, about two ounces each, and a bottle of white wine was gone.


    Wu Jiajun handed a glass of wine to Lin Chen and casually asked, "I heard you were in the army before, Lin Chen?"


    Lin Chen nodded, "Yes."


    Wu Jiajun laughed, "What branch of the military?"


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    Without waiting for Wu Jiajun to continue asking questions, Lin Chen laughed, "Just an ordinary soldier, served my time and then retired."


    Wu Jiajun chuckled, "You served for a few years and then retired, it''s really a waste of time. After all, being a soldier only earns you a few thousand yuan a month, not even enough to buy such a bottle of wine. After retiring, no job is assigned either, the skills learned in the army are useless in the city anyway. Many retired soldiers can only become security guards, making only three or four thousand yuan a month... "


    This was teasing.


    Lin Chen chuckled inwardly, his expression natural, without the slightest embarrassment from being ridiculed, "Yeah, I came to Pingjiang and I don''t even know where to find a job."


    Wu Jiajun''s eyes lit up, looking eager to help: "Do you have any specific skills?"


    Lin Chen shook his head, "What I know, these jobs don''t need."


    Wu Jiajun agreed wholeheartedly, "Exactly, what use is your marksmanship, your excellent training records, and your tank driving abilities in society?"


    Lin Chen echoed, "True!"


    Gu Yuexi, listening to Lin Chen''s echo, was suddenly annoyed. How could you let this guy act so arrogant?


    Gu Yuexi raised her foot and stepped on Lin Chen''s foot, giving him a gentle, yet warning look, and then she interrupted the conversation, "Lin Chen''s medical skills are very good. My grandpa''s illness, which even one of the Four Famous Doctors, Wen Yu''an, couldn''t cure, was saved by Lin Chen''s treatment. I think Lin Chen should open a clinic in the future and become a famous divine doctor with a far-reaching reputation. By then, those powerful people will have to beg Lin Chen for treatment."


    Gu Hongtao interrupted, "Doesn''t Xiao Lin not have a medical license?"


    Gu Yuexi laughed, "Just take the exam, with Lin Chen''s excellent medical skills, getting a license would be a piece of cake, wouldn''t it?"


    Gu Hongtao couldn''t say anything more explicit, so he lifted his wine glass and laughed, "Come on, everyone, let''s have a drink."


    The dinner started, and Gu Hongtao intentionally touted Wu Jiajun, asking about his recent work. Wu Jiajun took the opportunity to talk about the business he was in charge of, brimming with enthusiasm and boasting.


    Lin Chen buried himself in eating, not making a sound, nor toasting. When others called for a drink, he would raise his glass, then put it down and continue eating, looking very natural.


    Gu Yuexi saw this and was instantly annoyed. She knew he didn''t have any abilities, but at least try to fight back. By surrendering so easily, she was losing face.


    Infuriating!


    In the blink of an eye, two bottles of white wine were finished. Each of them had roughly half a pound. Wu Jiajun boasted for a while, and when he saw that Gu Yuexi''s attention was all on Lin Chen, clamping food for him and pouring him wine, he couldn''t help but feel more jealous and decided not to pretend anymore.


    "Lin Chen, there are some things I''m not sure whether to say or not..."Lin Chen smiled and said, "Since you''re not sure, don''t bother saying it!"


    Huh?


    Wu Jiajun opened his mouth wide, his expression instantly frozen, how was he supposed to respond to that?


    Wu Jiajun awkwardly paused for two seconds, then laughed and said, "Actually, I just wanted to share some heartfelt advice. Please don''t blame me for delving deep, but I just think it''s for your own good. I just feel that you and Xiaoxi aren''t suitable for each other..."


    Lin Chen smiled and said, "I think we''re quite suitable, you know. I like her, and she likes me. Isn''t that enough? Right, Yue Yue?"


    You finally helped me out!


    In her heart, Gu Yuexi gave Lin Chen a thumbs up and took over the conversation, "Yes, love is about two people. I love him, and he loves me. Nothing else matters."


    Wu Jiajun felt as if someone had stabbed him in the chest, and it was bloody and uncomfortable.


    "But love isn''t everything in life. Life is about daily necessities, not like what''s written in novels where love is enough to live on. Life requires money, a lot of money."


    Wu Jiajun looked at Lin Chen with a face full of pity and sympathy, "Xiaoxi has been living a privileged life since childhood, and her daily expenses are not small. Can you afford it? Buying clothes, cosmetics, bags... I won''t exaggerate, but one of her bags might take you a whole year to save up for..."


    "It''s okay if Lin Chen doesn''t have money, my family does."


    Before Lin Chen could reply, Gu Yuexi preemptively answered, "My dad only has one daughter. He wouldn''t let me suffer, so as long as Lin Chen loves me and treats me well, that''s enough. Right, dad? You also want me to find someone who treats me well, not just someone rich, right?"


    Wu Jiajun was suddenly at a loss for words, is this how it''s going to be?


    A freeloader?


    Gu Hongtao''s face darkened, as his daughter''s words made it difficult for him to argue or agree. He was caught in a dilemma.


    Lin Chen, however, remained calm, unaffected by Wu Jiajun''s words. He confidently said, "I may not be able to provide Yue Yue with a life of luxury, but a comfortable life is no problem. Not to mention my medical skills, it''s easy for me to earn millions a year."


    Wu Jiajun sneered, "Keep boasting. You just happened to cure Old Master Gu by sheer luck. Do you really think you can pull it off every time? If your medical skills were that good, you would have been in the army hospital by now, not discharged."


    Lin Chen stared at Wu Jiajun and chuckled softly, "Don''t you believe me? Do you want me to diagnose you?"


    Wu Jiajun scoffed, "I''m young and fit, what is there to check? What, are you going to advise me to eat less chili and drink more water?"


    Lin Chen shook his head, "No, you are sick."


    Wu Jiajun instinctively retorted, "You''re the one who''s sick!"


    Wu An, who had been silent the whole time, waved his hand to stop Wu Jiajun and said with a smile, "Lin Chen, why don''t you tell us what kind of illness Jiajun has?"


    Lin Chen hesitated for a moment, "It''s not appropriate to say."


    Wu Jiajun sneered, "Is it not appropriate to say, or is there nothing to say? What, are you going to scare me first, then try to con me? That trick is so old and worn out."


    Gu Hongtao spoke up, "Lin Chen, if there''s something, just say it directly. There''s no need to worry."


    Wu An also urged, "Yes, just say it. If there''s really an illness, we''ll treat it."


    Lin Chen stared at Wu Jiajun with an expression that seemed to say ''It''s not that I want to say it, but you''re forcing me to'': "Shall I say it then?"


    Wu Jiajun unhesitatingly replied, "Say it! If you can''t come up with an explanation today, it means you''re a liar! Xiaoxi, you have to keep your eyes open and not be deceived!"


    Lin Chen sighed, "You''re not capable."


    Wu Jiajun angrily retorted, "You said you were going to diagnose me, so what''s this nonsense about being incapable? Quit beating around the bush!"


    Lin Chen calmly replied, "I am diagnosing you. I''m saying, you have a problem in that area."

 Chapter 12: Be careful, I might sue you for defamation_1

    Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Be careful, I might sue you for defamation_1The room instantly went quiet, and everyone looked at each other with strange gazes.


    All of those present were adults, and naturally understood what Lin Chen meant.


    Wu Jiajun was so young, and he was already having issues?


    Gu Yuexi''s beautiful eyes suddenly widened, her eyes burning with gossip, this was too explosive, wasn''t it?


    Wu Jiajun also understood and his face instantly flushed, with an uncontrollable panic flashing in his eyes: "Nonsense!"


    Lin Chen smiled slightly: "There is a plum blossom shaped scar left on your chin, which is one of the symptoms of Flower Poison Syndrome. The transmission route of Flower Poison Syndrome is known to everyone here..."


    Flower Poison Syndrome!


    All eyes focused on Wu Jiajun''s chin, and upon closer inspection, they saw a faint plum blossom-shaped scar.


    Bai Qian''s smile faded a little bit, her eyes showing a hint of displeasure while looking at Wu Jiajun. Gu Hongtao frowned without saying a word, and Gu Yuexi pursed her lips, her eyes showing obvious contempt.


    Although they were not doctors, they knew that normal people who got this disease were basically involved in promiscuous relationships.


    Wu Jiajun''s eyes were panicked, and he tried to explain: "You are talking nonsense, this was just an allergy I had before, I scratched my skin and then it healed like this..."


    Lin Chen calmly continued: "Judging by the degree of healing of your scar, you should have contracted the disease about two months ago. This disease suppresses the production of male hormones. It is not difficult to treat, but during the treatment, you need to abstain from alcohol and sex; it is obvious that you have failed to do so."


    "Your face is turning greenish, and the bottom of your eyes are slightly red. These all show that you have recently indulged in alcohol and sex. Haven''t you noticed that you are getting worse lately?"


    Wu Jiajun strongly denied: "You are talking nonsense! I just stayed up late recently, it has nothing to do with what you said. Be careful I will sue you for defamation!"


    Although Wu Jiajun was denying it, the panic in his eyes could not be suppressed, which indirectly confirmed the truth of Lin Chen''s words.


    Gu Yuexi pursed her lips, her eyes showing disgust, disgusted!


    Gu Hongtao frowned: "Although young people are full of vitality, they should also pay attention to rest and not always go to nightclubs and the like. Staying up late less and taking care of your body is the most important thing."


    Wu Jiajun let out a sigh of relief and quickly showed humility: "Uncle Gu is right, I will pay attention in the future."


    Gu Hongtao raised his glass: "Come on, everyone raise their glasses and let''s drink."


    Gu Hongtao obviously wanted to give Wu Jiajun a way out and put this matter behind him, otherwise, the clearer Lin Chen spoke, the more convincing the evidence was, and the more embarrassing it would be for Wu Jiajun to continue.


    Lin Chen smiled and did not say more; he had no grudge against Wu Jiajun, and this was merely a counterattack against his attempt to humiliate him.


    No one has been pointing fingers at his medical skills now, right?


    Wu An glared at Wu Jiajun resentfully. You were supposed to make a good impression, but you ended up losing face, and I lost face as well.


    But what can be done? He is my son after all.


    I have to continue to help him!


    Wu An changed the subject: "Jiajun, have you guys organized an outdoor camping trip?"


    Wu Jiajun snapped back to reality, and eagerly spoke: "Yes, I almost forgot, Xiaoxi, we''re planning to go to Mingyue Mountain for camping, with BBQ and such. You should join us. I came today specifically to invite you."


    Before Gu Yuexi could speak, Gu Hongtao interjected: "Tomorrow is the weekend, and you have nothing to do at home, why not go out and have some fun?"


    Gu Yuexi declined: "I have plans to go to the movies and shopping with Lin Chen tomorrow."


    Gu Hongtao laughed: "Well, why not go together? It''s more fun for young people to hang out together. When can''t you go to the movies and shopping?"


    Wu Jiajun''s eyes sparkled, and a smile appeared on his face as he passionately invited: "Lin Chen, why don''t you join us? I have a brother who is also a retired veteran. I''m sure you two will have a lot in common."


    Just as Lin Chen was about to refuse, Gu Yuexi suddenly spoke up: "Are you inviting me and Lin Chen to go together? If that''s the case, then we''ll go and consider it an outdoor date."


    Wu Jiajun laughed, "That''s right, the more the merrier."


    Lin Chen looked at Gu Yuexi with a troubled expression and said, "I have something to do tomorrow, as I have told you..."


    Gu Yuexi interrupted Lin Chen: "It''s the weekend, whatever it is, deal with it next week. You said you would accompany me. Going camping is the same as keeping your word."


    "Alright then!"


    Under the scrutiny of the crowd, Lin Chen naturally couldn''t refuse Gu Yuexi, especially after boasting that he would take good care of her.


    Because of the previous incident, Father Wu and his son were not in the mood for dinner. As soon as the matter was settled, they hurriedly finished their meal and the gathering dispersed.


    "Why did you agree? Weren''t you supposed to refuse?"


    At the entrance of the villa, Lin Chen looked helplessly at Gu Yuexi: "You come up with ideas on the spot, and I can''t keep up with them."


    Gu Yuexi explained: "Just help me this one time. As you can see, my dad is on their side, and I can''t refuse. If you don''t go, I''ll have to go alone, and you can imagine what might happen then..."


    Lin Chen frowned: "One time after another, there''s no end to it! I don''t have that much time!"


    Gu Yuexi held up her index finger, looking pitiful: "Just this one time, please? This time, when we go out, we pretend to be a couple and make Wu Jiajun give up. After that, there won''t be any more issues, right?"


    She paused and then continued: "How about I pay you more, is that okay? Another 50,000?" sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lin Chen didn''t respond, he was reluctant to continue playing the role!Playing a married couple at home and lovers outside...


    What the hell is this?


    Gu Yuexi noticed Lin Chen''s expression and knew he didn''t want to agree, so she grabbed Lin Chen''s arm and shook it, coquettishly saying, "Just help me out this once. It''s the weekend, you don''t have anything else to do, right? It''s like going out for fun, and you don''t need to spend any money, plus there''s a pretty woman to accompany you..."


    Lin Chen had no choice but to give in to Gu Yuexi''s pestering, so he reluctantly smiled bitterly, "Alright, alright. See you tomorrow."


    Gu Yuexi finally nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Where do you live? I''ll drive to pick you up."


    Lin Chen didn''t want Gu Yuexi to know about his relationship with Chu Jiaxue, so he casually said, "No need, just tell me a place, and we''ll meet there."


    "Okay!"


    After leaving the Gu Family, Lin Chen went back to the company for an afternoon and clocked off for the day as usual.


    When he arrived home, Chu Jiaxue had already changed into her loungewear and was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, hugging a tablet and reading documents. It had to be said that a beautiful goddess, no matter what she wore or what she did, always looked pleasing to the eye.


    Chu Baisen laughed, "Xiao Lin, you''re back. Why didn''t you come back with Jiaxue?"


    "I was dealing with something and got delayed."


    Lin Chen laughed and explained, "We have different jobs, so it''s hard to synchronize our schedules. It''s much more convenient for each of us to do our own thing."


    Chu Baisen nodded his head and didn''t think much of it, "That''s true. Since you''re both going your separate ways, then Xiao Lin, we have several cars in the garage. Go pick one that you like..."


    Lin Chen laughed, "Alright, I''ll go take a look later."


    Chu Baisen laughed, "Why wait? Go now, Xiao Xue, take Xiao Lin."


    Chu Jiaxue nodded her head and stood up, and Lin Chen had no choice but to follow.


    There was a row of cars in the garage, an Audi A8, a BMW 1 Series, and a BMW X7. In addition, there were two cars covered with car blankets.


    Chu Jiaxue stood at the entrance with her arms crossed, "Go ahead and pick."


    Lin Chen pulled the blankets off the two cars, and his eyes suddenly brightened!


    Oh my god, sports cars!


    A Maserati MC20.


    A Ferrari 812GTS.


    Lin Chen curiously asked, "Whose sports cars are these, yours, or the old man''s?"


    Chu Jiaxue pursed her lips, "The Audi A8 is grandpa''s, the X7 and the two sports cars are mine. I usually drive the X7 for work, and for leisure outings, I drive a sports car."


    Lin Chen''s eyes fell on the 200,000+ BMW 1 Series, and he laughed, "Your cars are too flashy. It''s not suitable for me to drive them and attract attention. I''ll take this BMW 1 Series instead."


    Chu Jiaxue pursed her lips, "That''s the car the housekeeper uses to buy groceries."


    The housekeeper''s car?


    Lin Chen was speechless for a moment, "Do I have to choose between these two sports cars?"


    Chu Jiaxue nodded, "Don''t you men like to drive sports cars? It''s so convenient for picking up girls. You don''t even have to try, just put the car there, and pretty women will come to ask for a ride."


    Lin Chen shook his head, "I''m not into that. How about you drive a sports car, and I''ll drive your X7?"


    Chu Jiaxue gave Lin Chen a disdainful glance, "In your dreams."


    Lin Chen thought about it and decided to give up, "Forget it, these two cars are too eye-catching. I''ll buy one myself later."


    Chu Jiaxue looked a little surprised, "Pick one, and in three months, the car will be yours."


    Lin Chen shook his head firmly, "The cars are nice, but they''re not suitable for me. Forget it."


    Chu Jiaxue''s eyes showed some surprise. These were cars worth millions, yet Lin Chen had refused without even a second''s hesitation?


    "What do you want to buy?"


    Lin Chen casually said, "I just need a car worth around two or three hundred thousand for daily commuting."


    Chu Jiaxue whispered, "Alright, I''ll give you the money for the car."


    Lin Chen shook his head, "No need, we''re not a real married couple, it''s better to keep things clear. I don''t want to take advantage of you for no reason."


    Chu Jiaxue asked, "Do you have the money to buy one?"


    Lin Chen nodded, "I''ve made some money treating patients recently."


    Chu Jiaxue looked surprised, "You can treat patients?"


    Lin Chen nodded, "Yes, I learned from my master. Although I can''t compare to my master, I''m still better than most doctors. Oh, by the way, I need to go out and do something tomorrow, so I won''t be home over the weekend."


    Chu Jiaxue''s footsteps paused, "Hmm."


    Watching Chu Jiaxue''s retreating figure, Lin Chen smiled. She must have breathed a sigh of relief, after all, she wouldn''t have to act with him over the weekend.

 Chapter 13: Has this kid cheated? _1

    Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Has this kid cheated? _1The second day, after having breakfast, Lin Chen left home and arrived at the meeting place.


    Several off-road SUVs were parked by the roadside, like Land Rovers and Hummers. Gu Yuexi leaned against a Mercedes-Benz G-Class with the car door open, while Wu Jiajun stood beside her saying something, but she seemed to be preoccupied.


    "Yue Yue."


    Gu Yuexi looked up and saw Lin Chen, her eyes suddenly brightened and she waved at him.


    Wu Jiajun turned his head and saw Lin Chen, smiling, "Did you take a ride?"


    Lin Chen nodded, "Yes."


    "It''s not very convenient without a car."


    Wu Jiajun smiled meaningfully and clapped his hands, "The last person has arrived, let''s get in the car and set off!"


    Lin Chen was about to go to the passenger seat, but Gu Yuexi stopped him, "You drive, can you?"


    Lin Chen laughed, "Sure."


    The two got into the car, and as Lin Chen started the engine, he looked sideways at Gu Yuexi. Today she was dressed sporty, T-shirt, shorts, sneakers, hair tied in a ponytail, and wearing a duckbill cap, looking youthful and crisp amidst her charm.


    Gu Yuexi laughed, "Do I look good?"


    Lin Chen casually replied, "Not bad, you''re a good match for me."


    Gu Yuexi giggled and raised her fist, "If you weren''t driving, would you believe I''d kill you with one punch?"


    Lin Chen shook his head, "I don''t believe it, your fists couldn''t even crush a watermelon, let alone hit people."


    Gu Yuexi snorted, "Watermelon? I could crack your fontanelle!"


    As the two bantered, the leading car in front suddenly sped up, and at the same time, Wu Jiajun''s soaring voice came through the radio on the car.


    "Everyone, old rules, race, whose car arrives last, will be responsible for barbecuing and serving everyone!"


    Racing?


    Before Lin Chen could speak, Gu Yuexi suddenly became excited, "Lin Chen, go, overtake them, overtake them!"


    In the leading Hummer, Wu Jiajun had a smug look on his face as he held the radio and talked on the group channel.


    "I''ve sent the location in the group, whoever gets there first today is the boss, and doesn''t have to do anything. The last one to arrive will be punished, helping everyone with BBQ, but you can also get a box of beer as a consolation, to drink while barbecuing!"


    Sitting in the co-driver''s seat next to Wu Jiajun, a burly man in a black elastic tank top laughed, "You''re trying to make him a BBQ minion today?"


    Wu Jiajun chuckled, "Yeah, that poor kid doesn''t even have a car, how good could his driving skills be? I''ve already given a heads up beforehand, all the drivers in the cars are skilled racers, he''s sure to lose!"


    The burly man laughed, "You''re quite ruthless!"


    Wu Jiajun sneered, "Trying to steal my woman is simply courting death, not to mention he has offended me, if I don''t make him lose face today, I''ll write my Wu character upside down!"


    As Wu Jiajun and the burly man were joking, a Mercedes-Benz G-Class suddenly emerged from the cars behind and passed them on the left side like a black phantom.


    Wu Jiajun was stunned, "Zheng Li, is that G-Class Gu Yuexi''s?"


    The burly man looked a few times, surprised, "Yes...This kid actually caught up?"


    Wu Jiajun sneered and stepped on the gas, "Dream on overtaking me!"


    Wu Jiajun''s eyes instantly turned red as he stomped on the gas and chased after the black G-Class. However, he went too fast and almost crashed into a nearby car when changing lanes, scaring both of them into a cold sweat.


    By the time Wu Jiajun managed to stabilize the car, the G-Class ahead had only left a silhouette in the distance.


    "Damn!"


    Wu Jiajun slapped the steering wheel, his face pale, "Is this kid cheating? How can his driving skills be so good?"


    Fighting spirit rose in Zheng Li''s eyes, "No problem, I''ll help you get your face back later. He''s a retiree, right? I''ll find an excuse to spar with him and directly cripple him."


    ...


    Mingyue Mountain is located 200 kilometers north of Pingjiang City and is an undeveloped mountain range with dense forests and overgrown weeds. A river runs through the mountains.


    When the car drove to the foot of the mountain, Lin Chen stopped the car and said with a smile, "There''s no road ahead!"


    "Ah, it was so exciting! Lin Chen, you''re amazing! I don''t want to cook BBQ for them, I want to eat what''s ready, by the way, this car race must have been Wu Jiajun targeting you..."


    With an excited look on her face, Gu Yuexi got out of the car and took two bottles of drinks from the trunk, handing one to Lin Chen.


    "He so generously invited even me, he naturally wants to take the opportunity to target me, make me a laughing stock, lose face, as my girlfriend, you would definitely think I''m useless and weak, and break up with me, then his chance would come, right?"


    Lin Chen replied casually, "Just wait and see, they have many tricks to target me in the next couple of days."


    After resting for a while, Wu Jiajun''s cars finally arrived.


    Full of triumph, Gu Yuexi said, "You finally arrived, we''ve been waiting for you guys half the time, we''ve already finished a whole bottle of water."


    Wu Jiajun stared at Lin Chen with a somewhat stiff expression, "Your driving skills are not bad, were you a car soldier before?"


    Lin Chen smiled, "No, just played with the steering wheel a few times in my spare time."Wu Jiajun''s face looked even worse.


    Are you implying that we are not even as good as amateurs?


    "Brother, you''re quite impressive. Which unit were you in?"


    Zheng Li walked over, stretching out his large hand like a palm fan: "Zheng Li, I served in the Tianeagle Special Forces Brigade, retired due to injury."


    Lin Chen shook hands: "Small unit, not many people, not worth mentioning."


    As their hands clasped, Lin Chen felt Zheng Li''s grip tighten like a pair of pliers.


    Trying to assert dominance?


    Lin Chen shook his hand and smiled: "You should let go about now. Holding hands with another man is quite awkward."


    Zheng Li was surprised in his heart, as he had already used 80% of his strength, yet Lin Chen could still smile?


    I don''t believe it!


    Zheng Li tightened his grip with full force, laughing: "We''re both veterans, and it''s natural to feel close at the first meeting. Let''s have a good drink today."


    Lin Chen felt Zheng Li''s grip growing stronger, a cold glint in his eyes: "Yes, indeed. We should get to know each other better."


    Zheng Li laughed arrogantly: "Absolutely! We... Ah!"


    Zheng Li exerted his full force, only to feel Lin Chen''s hand suddenly transformed into a tiger''s jaws in an instant, clamping onto his four fingers.


    Excruciating pain!


    Zheng Li couldn''t help but let out a scream, attracting everyone''s attention.


    Lin Chen held Zheng Li''s hand, shaking it up and down in a friendly manner: "What was that word again, oh, feel like old friends at first meeting. That''s how I feel about my brother Zheng now. We soldiers, just looking at each other, feel so close, don''t you think?"


    Zheng Li''s face flushed, veins bulging on his neck, feeling like his hand was no longer his own, and the only sensation was pain!


    Zheng Li''s face turned beet red, but in front of so many people, he couldn''t say anything, or else he would lose face.


    Just at this moment, Lin Chen suddenly released his hand, patted him on the arm, and laughed heartily: "Let''s have a good few drinks later!"


    Zheng Li felt the grip loosen and quickly withdrew his hand, reluctantly laughing: "Of course."


    Lin Chen patted his shoulder: "Sorry about that, I didn''t control my strength well for a moment. But we''re all soldiers, so it shouldn''t be a problem, right?"


    Zheng Li cursed inwardly. Could he say that it was a problem?


    "No problem, no problem!"


    Zheng Li responded twice, turned around, and said: "Everyone, divide up the stuff and prepare to move. We have to walk up the mountain ourselves!"


    Zheng Li went to the back of the car, opened the trunk, and prepared to carry things.


    Wu Jiajun glanced at the nonchalant Lin Chen, went to the back of the car, and found Zheng Li hiding the upper half of his body in the trunk, his face twisted, furiously rubbing his right hand.


    "Let me help you."


    Wu Jiajun covered it up with a sentence and walked to Zheng Li''s side, stuck his head in the trunk, pretended to move things, and whispered: "What happened?"


    Zheng Li put his hand in front of Wu Jiajun and whispered, "Is that guy''s hand made of iron?"


    Upon seeing it, Wu Jiajun was startled.


    Zheng Li''s hand was purple and had several clear fingerprints on it.


    "Damn, is his strength that great?"


    Zheng Li glared: "Now it''s not just about you and him. He made me lose face, and I''m going to put him in his place!"


    Wu Jiajun nodded: "Alright, we''ll find an opportunity later!"


    The group divided all the items and carried them along the remote mountain path.


    They followed the mountain path to a small pond beneath a waterfall, which was their camping destination.


    "There are quite a few fish in this pool, and they taste delicious. We brought fishing gear, so we can grill meat and fish in the afternoon. Let''s try to catch more, so we can have grilled fish and fish soup tonight!"


    Wu Jiajun clapped his hands and laughed, "Everyone, set up the tents first. To prevent any possible danger, keep your tents close to each other."


    Lin Chen looked at Gu Yuexi''s tent and wondered: "Just one tent?"


    Gu Yuexi nodded naturally: "Yes."


    Lin Chen pointed to himself: "Where am I going to sleep?" S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Gu Yuexi replied, "This is a double tent. Can''t it accommodate us?"


    Lin Chen looked at Gu Yuexi in shock, whispering, "We''re sleeping in the same tent?"


    Gu Yuexi nodded matter-of-factly, a cunning look in her eyes: "We''re lovers. Isn''t it natural for us to sleep in the same tent?"

 Chapter 14: Am I that terrifying? _1

    Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Am I that terrifying? _1Setting up a tent was a piece of cake for Lin Chen, and he quickly set it up under a shady tree.


    The weather was quite hot, and Lin Chen was sweating profusely. Just as he was about to wipe the sweat off, Gu Yuexi came over with a clean white towel in her hand.


    "You''re sweating all over. Let me wipe it for you."


    Gu Yuexi stood in front of Lin Chen, practically pressing against him as she wiped the sweat off his face. Her movements were intimate, and her faint fragrance was clearly discernible.


    Lin Chen chuckled, "You''re really playing the part."


    Gu Yuexi''s eyes curved in a charming smile, "Just enjoy it secretly."


    After wiping the sweat off, Gu Yuexi handed Lin Chen a bottle of water, "Drink some water."


    Lin Chen took it with a smile, glanced at Wu Jiajun, and couldn''t help but laugh, "It''s working, his eyes are practically spewing fire."


    Gu Yuexi snorted, "He deserves it! I told him I didn''t like him, but he still insisted on sticking to me like gum because of his family connections. So annoying!"


    "What''s next?"


    Gu Yuexi pointed to a small hilltop above the waterfall and smiled, "They''re still setting up the BBQ, let''s go sit over there."


    Lin Chen laughed, "You''re just trying to make things even more exciting, aren''t you?"


    Gu Yuexi covered her mouth with an amused smile: "Get it done once and for all, save the trouble."


    Gu Yuexi turned her head and shouted to Wu Jiajun, "We''re going for a walk! Call us when the BBQ is ready."


    Wu Jiajun clenched his teeth and reluctantly smiled, "Where are you going? Be careful of wild animals."


    Gu Yuexi casually hooked her arm around Lin Chen''s, "I''m not afraid with Lin Chen here. He''ll protect me."


    Wu Jiajun''s face darkened quite a bit, but he still held back his displeasure: "Go ahead, I''ll call you later."


    As soon as the two left, Wu Jiajun angrily kicked over a stool in front of him.


    The group of young men and women around them didn''t seem surprised by this, but instead looked at him with a hint of sympathy.


    Wu Jiajun had organized this camping trip to invite Gu Yuexi so that he could show off his merits and deepen her affection for him. Then, after a few drinks, everyone would play games to push their relationship forward. However, no one had expected Lin Chen to show up out of the blue.


    Now, with the two of them flaunting their love in public, wasn''t this rubbing Wu Jiajun''s face in the dirt?


    Lin Chen and Gu Yuexi walked along the deserted path and sat down on a grassy spot next to the waterfall after about ten minutes.


    Lin Chen casually picked up some broad leaves and placed them on the ground, saying with a smile to Gu Yuexi, "The view is nice here, sit down."


    Gu Yuexi sat down on the leaves, her legs closely together and at an angle. Her fair-skinned, slender legs were eye-catching.


    "Thank you, you''re pretty considerate."


    Lin Chen laughed, "Have you discovered another one of my strengths? Just make sure you don''t fall in love with me."


    Gu Yuexi snorted, "In your dreams!"


    Suddenly, Gu Yuexi asked, "By the way, have you met your fianc¨¦e from the arranged marriage?"


    Lin Chen nodded, "I have."


    Gu Yuexi immediately perked up, "How is she? Very ugly, right?"


    Lin Chen shook his head, "No, quite the opposite, she''s very pretty."


    Gu Yuexi widened her eyes in disbelief, "Really? You don''t need to save face by lying, I won''t laugh at you."


    Lin Chen said with a laugh, "I''m not lying, she''s very beautiful, and quite similar to you." S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Gu Yuexi curiously asked, "Like me? Beautiful and from a good family?"


    Lin Chen was actually referring to her looks, but since Gu Yuexi understood it that way, it didn''t seem like a problem. So he nodded, "Yes."


    Gu Yuexi continued gossiping, "Didn''t your fianc¨¦e despise you?"


    "She did."


    Lin Chen replied candidly, "Out of respect for her grandfather, she couldn''t say anything, but privately she told me she had no interest in me."


    Gu Yuexi suddenly burst out laughing, then quickly apologized, "I''m sorry, I''m not mocking you, I just think it''s quite normal."


    Lin Chen didn''t feel offended and agreed, "Yeah, I understand."


    Gu Yuexi stared into Lin Chen''s eyes, trying to find any trace of loss, but found nothing. All she could see was calm and composure.


    "So, what''s the situation between you two now?"


    Lin Chen casually plucked a wild grass and put it in his mouth, looking into the distance, "We pretend to be husband and wife in front of her grandfather, but in private we don''t care about each other. Anyway, we''ve already agreed to only pretend for three months, and then go our separate ways."


    Gu Yuexi chuckled, "Pretending to be husband and wife?"


    Lin Chen knew why Gu Yuexi was laughing and glared at her, "Now you know why I didn''t want to pretend to be your boyfriend, right?"


    Gu Yuexi almost toppled onto the grass, laughing, "I get it. At home, you have to pretend to be someone''s husband, and outside, you have to pretend to be my boyfriend. Two beautiful women - within sight, but out of reach. Isn''t that suffocating and frustrating?"


    Lin Chen didn''t bother correcting her, "As long as you know."


    Gu Yuexi laughed, "I suddenly feel a bit sorry for you. You''re so unlucky."


    Lin Chen widened his eyes, "You dare laugh at me? Don''t make me turn around, leave, and tell Wu Jiajun that our relationship is just acting before I go."


    "No, no, no!"


    Gu Yuexi hurriedly placated him, "Just joking, don''t get mad. Besides, even though I''m pretending to be your girlfriend, you see how nice I am to you, right? It''s just like the real thing. I''ve never treated any guy like this before..."Lin Chen casually said, "All you have ever done is pretending; it''s not worth mentioning. But since we''re on this topic, you''re not getting any younger, why not find a proper boyfriend?"


    Gu Yuexi rolled her eyes, plucking a blade of wild grass and twirling it around her finger. "None of them seem suitable. Some are only interested in my looks or body, while others are after my family''s money. I don''t want such people."


    Lin Chen scoffed at Gu Yuexi''s answer, "That''s princess syndrome, needs to be cured! If you weren''t rich and looked like a monster, not to mention Wu Jiajun would never pursue you, even if you paid me to pretend to be your boyfriend, I still wouldn''t do it!"


    Gu Yuexi huffed angrily, "Can''t there be pure love that simply likes who I am as a person?"


    Lin Chen chuckled but didn''t reply.


    This woman was quite amusing.


    Other rich girls would probably get angry with him for talking to them like this.


    A cool breeze swept past, the sunshine warm and comforting.


    A man and a woman alone together, the atmosphere was just right!


    Down the hill, Wu Jiajun felt like his lungs were about to explode with anger.


    He seemed to see Gu Yuexi hugging Lin Chen due to being scared, saw her clinging onto Lin Chen''s arm like a fragile bird, saw the two of them chatting and laughing together...


    That person beside Gu Yuexi should have been him, but now someone else had taken his place, and he had become a mere spectator!


    He couldn''t go on like this!


    Otherwise, even if he won and Gu Yuexi became his wife in the end, what happened this afternoon would still be a thorn in his heart!


    "Zheng Li, when you get the chance, provoke him and cripple him!"


    Zheng Li nodded, "Okay!"


    With the BBQ almost ready, Wu Jiajun began to call people. The two who were leisurely sitting atop the hill finally stood up and slowly made their way down.


    "You guys are so relaxed, we were working hard while you were up there enjoying the scenery..."


    Gu Yuexi giggled and said, "Wasn''t it you who said that whoever gets to the front doesn''t have to do anything?"


    Wu Jiajun''s face stiffened, almost slapping himself.


    Mouthing off!


    Stirring up trouble for himself!


    "Yes, you deserve it. Here, have some BBQ and wine!"


    Wu Jiajun forced a laugh twice, trying hard to make himself seem less embarrassed.


    Everyone gathered and started to have lunch.


    Gu Yuexi''s drama queen side surfaced once more. She took the initiative to open Lin Chen''s wine, pour it, and even fed him skewers of meat. She was so affectionate that even Lin Chen''s warning glances couldn''t stop her.


    Wu Jiajun was seething with rage in his heart. He shot a glance at Zheng Li.


    Zheng Li nodded, raising his beer. "Lin Chen, let''s have a drink. We''ve both served in the army, let''s each have a can!"


    Lin Chen didn''t refuse, and each of them downed a can.


    After finishing his beer, Zheng Li grabbed the can with one hand and crumpled it into an aluminum ball.


    "Lin Chen, let''s have a friendly sparring match."


    Seeing Zheng Li''s provocative gaze, Lin Chen chuckled lightly, "Forget it, it''s not good to get injured while fighting."


    The reason for his refusal was that Lin Chen simply wasn''t interested in competing with Zheng Li, as all his skills were meant for killing, which was very different from someone from regular forces like Zheng Li.


    However, others didn''t think the same way. Seeing Lin Chen''s refusal, they subconsciously assumed that he was afraid and didn''t dare to fight with Zheng Li.


    "Lin Chen, are you scared? Don''t worry, Xiaoxi won''t be so petty. Right, Xiaoxi?"


    Having been holding a grudge for the entire journey, Wu Jiajun finally found Lin Chen''s weakness. His eyes gleamed with excitement, and he continued to agitate while constantly glancing at Gu Yuexi.


    Gu Yuexi snorted coldly, "What''s it to you?"


    Wu Jiajun was instantly awkward, his face turning an iron shade of blue as he forced a laugh. "Xiaoxi, this kind of cowardly man, how can he be worthy of you? He doesn''t even have the courage to accept a challenge, and you expect him to protect you in times of danger?"


    In the midst of his words, Wu Jiajun''s disdainful gaze fell upon Lin Chen.


    Lin Chen listened with amusement, not saying a word. He sat on the side, drinking beer while quietly observing Gu Yuexi''s reaction. Most girls would probably be angry or even dissatisfied with their boyfriend upon losing face in public.


    Although the relationship between Lin Chen and Gu Yuexi was fake, he was still curious about how she would react at this moment.


    However, Gu Yuexi''s reaction was beyond Lin Chen''s expectations. She abruptly leaned over, hugged Lin Chen''s arm, quickly pecked him on the cheek, and then looked at Wu Jiajun with a defiant snort, "I''m happy with my choice. What''s it to you? I''d rather not have him protect me than rely on you for protection!"


    Whoosh!


    The atmosphere on the scene suddenly became delicate. Everyone knew that the young men and women present were all looking at each other with strange expressions.


    Wu Jiajun couldn''t let this display of affection go. He immediately puffed his chest out, putting on a confident smile on his face as he adopted a gentlemanly demeanor, "Xiaoxi, if you were with me, I can guarantee that I would never abandon you in times of danger. At the very least, I wouldn''t be like a certain someone who doesn''t even have the courage to accept a challenge!"


    As he spoke, Wu Jiajun didn''t forget to cast a disdainful glance at Lin Chen.


    "Wu Shao is a real man, ha! Lin Chen, what do you say? We both come from the same military background, and I believe your training didn''t teach you to be a coward in battle. Dare to fight me and prove yourself?"


    Zheng Li had secretly compared strength with Lin Chen earlier, and coming out worse for wear already left him dissatisfied. He added fuel to the fire.


    The young men and women around them all focused their gazes on Lin Chen. If he still hesitated to fight, it would be truly unacceptable.


    Feeling the gazes around him, Lin Chen remained unfazed. He shook his head with a light laugh, "All I''ve learned are killing techniques, you''re no match for me!"

 Chapter 15: Scars are a Man’s Medal of Honor _1

    Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Scars are a Man''s Medal of Honor _1"Pfft..."


    There were sighs from the surrounding people.


    "Showing off is addictive, huh!"


    Someone muttered quietly.


    "Right, Zheng Li is so powerful, even if he can''t beat him, it''s not shameful. But to be so blind to kindness and pretend, Gu Yuexi, your boyfriend is really quite special!"


    A charmingly dressed woman sneered, looking at Lin Chen with some contempt in her eyes.


    Zheng Li''s expression also turned cold, and he looked at Lin Chen with more disdain, sneering, "I think you just don''t dare, Lin Chen, isn''t your military background made up too? Killing skills? Haha, what age is it, have you watched too many war movies? We''re in a peaceful era now, have you really been to the battlefield to kill enemies? Tell me, which unit were you in? Let me be enlightened!"


    As someone from the Special Forces, Zheng Li scoffed at Lin Chen''s words. Soldiers like him, in the most dangerous combat missions, only caught some desperate criminals on the border. They had never been to the battlefield, and he didn''t believe Lin Chen had experienced it either.


    And after Zheng Li''s words fell, everyone''s gaze became even stranger on Lin Chen.


    "No wonder, even the identity of a veteran is made up!"


    "Yeah, it''s so funny, killing skills, are we still at war? Haha, I''m dying of laughter!"


    Someone sneered.


    Seeing this scene, Wu Jiajun was overjoyed. This was exactly the situation he wanted.


    Gu Yuexi also became a little confused, looking at Lin Chen, whispering, "You didn''t make it up, did you? I''ll be so embarrassed this time!"


    "Yeah, I made it up! So what, do you regret having me here?"


    Lin Chen was amused by Gu Yuexi''s expression and casually replied.


    "Hmph! Keep pretending! Whatever, I don''t care, we''ll just lose face together. You wait for me, I''ll get a few drinks!"


    Gu Yuexi rolled her eyes playfully and then climbed up and went towards the tent.


    Watching Gu Yuexi''s back, Lin Chen was stunned, and then his heart warmed. He didn''t expect Gu Yuexi to react like this. After a faint smile, Lin Chen''s eyes gradually became sharp, glanced at everyone, and finally landed on Zheng Li. He slowly opened his mouth, "Just because you can''t see something doesn''t mean it doesn''t exist! There are people standing in front of you, holding everything with their blood and lives, protecting you behind them. That''s why you can see this peaceful world. The cruelty of those in the smoke of war is beyond your imagination. Instead of sitting here and mocking, you should be thankful that you haven''t experienced it!"


    Lin Chen''s words suddenly silenced everyone. For some reason, there was a strange charm surrounding Lin Chen at this moment.


    "Pfft, showing off again? Addicted to it? Lin Chen, according to what you''re saying, are you one of those people?"


    Wu Jiajun reacted quickly, sneering and speaking again, breaking the atmosphere at the scene.


    At that moment, Gu Yuexi came out of the tent with a few drinks, and Wu Jiajun immediately ran over, trying to use this opportunity to please Gu Yuexi.


    Wu Jiajun''s words made everyone slightly startled, and then there was anger in their eyes, looking at Lin Chen discontentedly. Good heavens, they almost fell for his bluff.


    Zheng Li also sneered, sarcastically saying, "I don''t know if what you said is true or false, but I''m sure that even if these people do exist, you''re not one of them! Lin Chen, someone like you who can only feign grandeur, I''m afraid the army wouldn''t even want you. You don''t have the qualifications to be a soldier at all!"


    "Whether I''m qualified or not, it''s not up to you!"


    Lin Chen chuckled softly, looking into the distance with a complicated expression, then murmured, "Instead of arguing about meaningless things here, you should think about how to survive later!" S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Lin Chen, what do you mean?"


    Zheng Li looked puzzled, not understanding the meaning behind Lin Chen''s words. But soon, a scream gave him the answer.


    Zheng Li turned his head and found that the scream came from a woman with red dyed hair. Zheng Li recognized her. The woman''s name was Gao Xiaomin.


    At this moment, Gao Xiaomin was looking at a hillside not far away with a terrified expression, her whole body trembling: "Wha...What is that?"


    Everyone''s attention was drawn in an instant, and they looked in the direction that Gao Xiaomin was pointing, and then everyone''s faces changed.


    "A tiger?"


    "Damn, how is there still a wild tiger in these mountains?"


    Everyone looked up towards the hillside, only to see a tiger the size of a calf staring at them with chilling eyes.


    "Don''t move, don''t move, so you don''t attract its attention."


    Lin Chen reminded everyone in a low voice.


    "Ah, we''re in trouble. Wu, Yue Yue!"Suddenly, Gao Xiaomin''s face changed again, and she screamed in horror.


    At this time, everyone noticed Gu Yuexi, who was crawling out of the tent holding a drink, just dozens of meters away.


    The tiger seemed to have spotted the closest Gu Yuexi as well and let out a roar like a train, rushing towards her.


    Yet, because Gu Yuexi was facing away from the slope, she could only see the terrified gazes of the crowd and had no idea what was happening.


    At this moment, Wu Jiajun, who was closest to Gu Yuexi, noticed the approaching tiger, and his face turned pale: "Zheng Li, hurry... hurry... save me!"


    Upon hearing Wu Jiajun''s plea, Zheng Li''s face darkened. However, he was no match for the tiger, and even with ten lives, he wouldn''t be enough. If he didn''t act, though, Wu Jiajun and Gu Yuexi were undoubtedly doomed.


    For a moment, Zheng Li was caught in a dilemma.


    Just then, the tiger was already upon Gu Yuexi and Wu Jiajun. Overwhelmed with terror, Wu Jiajun wet his pants and, in utter desperation, flashes a malicious glare before pushing Gu Yuexi towards the tiger.


    Seeing this, everyone was dumbfounded!


    Wu Jiajun''s push made Gu Yuexi fall to the ground, becoming the tiger''s primary target. As a result, he now had a chance to escape.


    Caught off guard by this sudden turn of events, Gu Yuexi couldn''t react in time. It was only when she fell to the ground that she saw the tiger pouncing on her.


    For a moment, Gu Yuexi even forgot to scream as she sat blankly on the ground, her face pale and her mind blank. She could even feel the heat and stench from the tiger''s mouth.


    "Ah!"


    This scene made everyone scream, and some girls even closed their eyes in fright.


    "Grass Mud Horse''s Wu Jiajun!"


    Lin Chen''s soul was in jeopardy, and his overwhelming anger surged. Then, everyone heard a furious shout, and Lin Chen''s figure turned into an afterimage.


    At this moment, Gu Yuexi had no awareness of the outside world. In her eyes, all she saw was the tiger''s gaping mouth growing larger in her field of vision.


    "Am... am I going to die like this... sob..."


    Great despair filled Gu Yuexi''s heart, and this thought was the only one in her mind right now. Tears rolled down her cheeks, and she finally closed her eyes resignedly.


    That''s when Gu Yuexi suddenly felt a strong impact on her body, and she then found herself being lifted into the air. She only felt a warm chest surrounding her, carrying a familiar scent.


    Gu Yuexi opened her eyes and saw Lin Chen''s sharp-featured face in front of her.


    Lin Chen held her tightly, but in doing so, he completely exposed his back to the pouncing tiger and took a solid hit.


    "Bang!"


    A muffled sound accompanied the tearing of clothes.


    Gu Yuexi felt a great force coming from Lin Chen''s body, causing severe pain in her chest, and Lin Chen''s face twisted in pain as well.


    "Lin Chen..."


    At this moment, Gu Yuexi felt as if she was in a dream, experiencing a sense of unreality as she whispered Lin Chen''s name.


    "Don''t be afraid, I''m here!"


    Lin Chen smiled faintly, and his gentle voice resounded in Gu Yuexi''s ears. At this moment, something deep within her heart was stirred...


    Lin Chen rolled while holding Gu Yuexi, but the upper half of his clothes were still torn to shreds by the tiger.


    An immense feeling of weightlessness made Gu Yuexi involuntarily close her eyes. When she opened them again, she found herself safely on the ground. Upon seeing Lin Chen in front of her, Gu Yuexi let out a cry, her eyes turning red. Covering her mouth, she couldn''t help but burst into tears: "Lin Chen, you..."


    At this time, the crowd in the distance couldn''t recover from the things that had just happened. In such a short amount of time, Lin Chen had crossed nearly a hundred meters and saved Gu Yuexi, even going head-to-head with the tiger. Was he even human?


    But Lin Chen did it right before their eyes!


    And when everyone''s gaze returned to the half-naked figure in front of them, they suddenly gasped in unison.


    "Oh my god!"


    The girls were just like Gu Yuexi, covering their mouths and sobbing. This was such an amazing body...


    At this moment, Lin Chen, with his shreds of clothing, had his upper body exposed. Covered with dense bullet holes and scars like intertwining dragons, his body exuded a shocking and awe-inspiring murderous aura...

 Chapter 16: He is a Truly Admirable Person _1

    Chapter 16: Chapter 16: He is a Truly Admirable Person _1"Zheng Li... What''s the deal with the scars on Lin Chen''s body, who... who is he really..."


    Finally, someone couldn''t help but ask Zheng Li with a trembling voice.


    At this moment, Zheng Li was still unable to recover from the shock. It was only when the others asked him again that Zheng Li looked at Lin Chen with a bitter and complex expression, casting a deep glance at Lin Chen''s heavy, mountain-like back figure.


    "We were all wrong!"


    After a long time, Zheng Li let out a bitter smile: "Lin Chen, he is a man who truly deserves our awe. I can''t believe I actually doubted him just now..." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At this moment, Zheng Li had no more doubts about Lin Chen, because these scars and bullet holes couldn''t be faked. These marks are a soldier''s most honorable medals!


    Zheng Li suddenly remembered Lin Chen''s words just now.


    "Just because you can''t see something, doesn''t mean it doesn''t exist! There are people standing at the forefront, carrying everything for you with their blood and lives... And the cruelty in those real battlefields is something you can''t even imagine..."


    Zheng Li suddenly felt like a clown.


    After a long silence, Zheng Li looked at Lin Chen''s back and slowly raised his hand to salute him solemnly.


    From a distance, Lin Chen also noticed Zheng Li. Seeing Zheng Li''s action, Lin Chen smiled faintly and returned the salute as well.


    "Be careful, everyone, I''m going to help Lin Chen!"


    Seeing Lin Chen''s response, Zheng Li felt a surge of blood rushing to his head, his whole body boiling with excitement. He seemed to be back in those years of glorious military service, carrying out missions with his comrades side by side.


    After saying those words, Zheng Li rushed over without hesitation. But just now, when Wu Jiajun had sought his help, he hadn''t been so decisive.


    However, the scene that followed left Zheng Li dumbfounded, even letting out a curse.


    "Damn!"


    Before he could even reach Lin Chen, he saw Lin Chen raise his fist and punch the six-hundred-pound tiger directly.


    Has this guy gone crazy?


    That was the first thought that popped into Zheng Li''s mind.


    And in an instant, Zheng Li saw that after Lin Chen''s punch, the tiger rolled away like a sandbag, about dozens of meters. In the end, the beast groaned a few times and escaped into the woods without looking back.


    He punched a six hundred pounds heavy tiger so far away?


    What kind of freak is this?


    Did he just recklessly want to fight such a freak?


    Zheng Li suddenly shivered.


    The rest of the young men and women were also shocked, and like Zheng Li, they all burst out: "Damn!"


    Lin Chen didn''t know about the reactions of the people, as he had carried Gu Yuexi back.


    "That beast ran fast! But don''t worry, even if it didn''t die from my punch, it must be severely injured and won''t come out again anytime soon!"


    Lin Chen came back and reassured everyone.


    Everyone looked at each other, speechless...


    He almost punched a tiger to death?


    Damn...


    At this moment, Gu Yuexi looked at Lin Chen with fascination, the emotions in her heart grew more and more intense, and a nameless affection gradually arose.


    "Come down, do you want me to hold you like this all the time?"


    Lin Chen smiled and started to speak, but before he could finish his sentence, Gu Yuexi directly pressed her lips onto Lin Chen''s.


    "Kiss..."


    The surrounding young men and women also began to shout and cheer, and the atmosphere suddenly reached an unprecedented climax.


    On the side, Wu Jiajun''s face turned extremely gloomy, like an outsider, unwilling to say anything. After all, he still had wet pants.


    Seeing that no one cared about him, Wu Jiajun got up awkwardly, and turned back to the tent to hide. He didn''t have the face to stay here anymore, as no matter how he explained it, the fact that he was frightened and wet his pants could not be changed!


    "Lin Chen, this is your reward!"


    Gu Yuexi, fascinated, removed her lips from Lin Chen''s mouth.


    Lin Chen was slightly stunned, then smiled bitterly, looking at Wu Jiajun''s disappearing figure, and whispered to Gu Yuexi: "He probably won''t have the face to see you again. We don''t need to take this act to such an extreme, right?"Gu Yuexi suddenly stared at Lin Chen unblinkingly and said, "What if... I wasn''t just acting!"


    "Cough, cough..."


    Caught off guard by her words, Lin Chen started coughing.


    "Forget it, I''m just teasing you. I wouldn''t find you attractive anyway!"


    Gu Yuexi fiercely jumped out of Lin Chen''s arms, smiling playfully. However, in her heart, she couldn''t help but feel a sense of loss.


    "Lin Chen, I''m sorry for what happened before. I apologize to you," Zheng Li walked over with a serious face.


    "It''s a small matter, don''t worry about it. By the way, Wu Shao left. Aren''t you going to check on him?"


    Lin Chen said with a laugh.


    "I was only hanging out with him because I saw people following his lead, but to make a woman take the blame for him in such a critical situation, I, Zheng Li, won''t be associated with him anymore!"


    Speaking of Wu Jiajun, a look of disdain flashed across Zheng Li''s eyes.


    "That''s right, Brother Chen. We came here with Wu Jiajun, but our relationship isn''t that close. After all, there''s a lot of drama in our circle. From now on, Wu Jiajun probably wouldn''t have the face to hang out with us again..."


    The surrounding young rich second generations all started calling him "Brother Chen."


    "Brother Chen, you saved our lives today. From now on, you''re our real brother! If there''s anything you need, just let us know!"


    "Yes!"


    As the rich second generations recalled the recent incident, they went from fear to excitement.


    Lin Chen, with his top off, had nearly punched a tiger to death with a single fist. What is a fierce man?


    This is a fierce man!


    Even just experiencing such a scene could be bragged about for a lifetime!


    Lin Chen didn''t stand on ceremony and laughed, "You said it, so remember if I need your help in the future, don''t run away."


    Gao Xiaomin patted her full chest enthusiastically and said, "Brother Chen, from today on, you''re my idol. If anyone does such tasteless things, I''ll cut ties with them!"


    A rich second generation named Lei Kun echoed, "Brother Chen is capable and down-to-earth. It''s our good fortune to know him. We didn''t recognize a treasure like Mount Tai before!"


    Gao Xiaomin stared at Lin Chen with shining eyes, "It''s a pity that Brother Chen already has a girlfriend. Otherwise, I''d definitely chase after him. He''s so manly!"


    Lei Kun laughed, "You could ask Brother Chen if he''d mind having an extra girlfriend."


    Gu Yuexi sat beside Lin Chen. Although she knew everyone was just joking around, she couldn''t help but feel annoyed. She cursed with a smile, "All of you get lost! Lin Chen is my boyfriend, and whoever dares to steal him, I''ll cut ties with them!"


    Lin Chen held the canned drink and smiled without turning his head.


    Although he had saved Gu Yuexi, he didn''t intend to use that as a way to further their relationship.


    The purpose of his visit to Pingjiang was to get the jade pendant and find out about his origins. After setting the ground rules with Chu Jiaxue and confirming their marriage as a farce, Lin Chen seemed like just a passerby in Pingjiang.


    Since that''s the case, there''s no need to leave any attachments.


    With Lin Chen''s endorsement, the atmosphere naturally became lively.


    That evening, everyone drank well into the night until it was time to rest. Lin Chen and Gu Yuexi went into their two-person tent.


    There was no light in the tent. In the darkness, the two lay side by side, their breaths audible to each other.


    Gu Yuexi was wide awake. She tilted her head slightly and looked at Lin Chen''s shadow in the dim light, her mood uncertain.


    Suddenly, some sounds from a nearby tent spread into Gu Yuexi and Lin Chen''s ears, making them uneasy. Although the noises were faint and seemed to be suppressed, it still stirred the nerves of the two.


    In the darkness, both of their breaths seemed to waver a bit more, like a small stone cast into a calm pond, causing ripples.


    In the darkness, Gu Yuexi''s face flushed, her heartbeat accelerating as if it would burst out of her chest.


    Thinking about the events of the day, she suddenly realized that she might have started to like the man beside her.


    It wasn''t just gratitude but true affection.


    It seemed that apart from his lack of family background and wealth, this man was full of virtues and exuded male charm all over.


    Gu Yuexi bit her lip and gathered courage. She tentatively reached out for Lin Chen''s hand.