Chapter 104: Jie Huaiyan’s Earnest Plea

“Director Lin, we have received a tip-off that your company’s financial chain has recently collapsed. Regarding this financial scandal, is your company facing imminent bankruptcy?”

The questions from the reporters were ruthless, leaving no room for evasion.

As soon as they appeared, they launched a barrage of inquiries.

Though Lin Qiqing was usually composed, her delicate face grew icy cold upon seeing this scene. Already in a foul mood, she couldn’t help but sneer coldly at the flood of questions:

“I have no comments on this matter.”

“If any future reports contain inaccuracies, my legal department will send you all cease and desist letters!”

Lin Qiqing’s chilling words immediately silenced the reporters.

Then, she raised her hand and pushed away a woman who was practically thrusting a microphone into her nose. Unexpectedly, the woman let out a startled “ouch.”

Suddenly, as if she had transformed into a Hollywood actress, the woman staggered and fell to the ground, dropping her microphone, which smashed into pieces.

Click, crackle.

At the same time, countless camera flashes went off.

Lin Qiqing’s shove and the woman’s fall were captured in perfect detail.

“You…”

“What’s wrong with you?”

“How could you hit someone?”

The fallen female reporter’s face flushed crimson, filled with resentment as she shouted loudly, “You’re the boss of Wangu Group! How can you just hit people like that?”

“I didn’t hit you!”

“You blocked me!”

Lin Qiqing shot her a cold glance and calmly explained.

“How despicable, hitting someone!”

“Yes, we must expose her!”

“A woman behaving so terribly.”

The surrounding reporters launched a verbal assault on Lin Qiqing.

Her complexion paled slightly, and facing the cameras, she furrowed her brows in confusion, momentarily at a loss. Even with her usual commanding aura in the company, no one could remain calm under such slander from so many reporters.

A trace of helplessness surfaced in Lin Qiqing’s eyes.

“Hit them all!”

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“Hit them hard!”

“Don’t let a single one escape!”

At that moment, a male voice suddenly rang out nearby.

Everyone turned toward the sound.

A group of security guards in uniform, led by a young man, charged fiercely toward the reporters.

In their hands were riot batons over two meters long, their faces cold and menacing, as if these reporters were mortal enemies.

These reporters had come for a routine assignment, unaware they would encounter such hostility.

Startled by the approaching guards, they hastily grabbed their equipment and vanished without a trace.

The woman who had pretended to be knocked down by Lin Qiqing also disappeared in a flash.

The one who brought the men was Ye Fei. He rushed to Lin Qiqing’s side and, seeing her still shaken, asked, “Second Senior Sister, are you alright?”

“I’m fine,” Lin Qiqing replied, regaining her composure. She glanced at the guards behind Ye Fei and said, “Junior Brother, what is this...?”

“I saw a crowd surrounding you on the surveillance cameras, so I brought the brothers over to check.”

Ye Fei smiled broadly and gestured toward the guards. These men originally worked for Liu Dongming, but after Liu was dealt with, they naturally came under Ye Fei’s command. He simply used some means to ensure their loyalty.

“Thank you, Junior Brother,” Lin Qiqing nodded, relieved but biting her lip. “Junior Brother… the money you gave me—”

Before she could finish, Ye Fei placed a finger over her lips and smiled, “Senior Sister, I know. I will help you recover that money.”

“But—” Lin Qiqing was about to speak when Ye Fei already turned and left.

Watching his departing figure, something seemed to stir in her eyes.

...

Back in his office, Ye Fei suddenly received a call.

Seeing it was an unknown number, he answered, “Hello?”

A playful voice came from the other end: “Hey, is this Ye Fei? It’s me!”

“Who is this?” Ye Fei was momentarily puzzled.

The voice was familiar, yet he couldn’t place it.

“It’s me! You bought medicine from me not long ago. Have you forgotten so soon?”

Medicine?

Ye Fei then recalled—it must be the girl he had met at the pharmacy when Chen Yu was getting herbs for alchemy recently.

“Okay, got it. What’s the matter?”

“What? You can’t get a call without something going on?”

Before she could finish, the call was abruptly taken over by another voice—Jie Huaiyan’s.

“Mr. Ye, this is Jie Huaiyan.”

“Yes?” Ye Fei asked.

“I have a favor to ask of you. May I send someone to pick you up now?”

“A favor?”

Ye Fei frowned. He disliked trouble.

However, if it was a simple task, he didn’t mind helping out. After all, Chen Yu was soon to collaborate with Jie Huaiyan, so he couldn’t afford to be completely uncooperative.

“Yes, Mr. Ye. I wish to ask you to treat someone. If you agree, the reward will be exceptionally generous.”

Jie Huaiyan’s tone carried a hint of urgency.

Ye Fei thought for a moment. With nothing pressing at hand, and recalling his master’s teachings to use medicine to help others, plus Jie Huaiyan being like a half-brother to him, he replied, “Alright, send someone to pick me up. You should know my address.”

“Thank you, Mr. Ye. I’ll have my granddaughter come fetch you immediately.”

Jie Huaiyan’s voice showed a touch of excitement, clearly surprised by Ye Fei’s agreement.

After hanging up, he turned to the young girl beside him and said, “Xiuxiu, go pick up Mr. Ye. I’ll wait for you at the People’s Hospital. Old Zhou is barely hanging on—whether he can be saved depends on Mr. Ye.”

“Grandpa, is he really that capable?” Xie Yaxuan looked puzzled, pouting. “Old Zhou’s illness is so severe—I don’t believe he can bring him back from the brink.”

“Dear granddaughter, never let your limited understanding cloud your judgment,” Jie Huaiyan shook his head gently. “When I first met my master, I went through similar doubts. There are many doctors in the secular world, but true miracle healers are exceedingly rare.”