Free Web NovelChapter 101: Chapter 101: The Chen Family Goes Bankrupt _1
In the following days, Ye Ming confined himself to his room for self-reflection. He did not become arrogant after defeating a Post Grandmaster. His mind constantly replayed the details of the fight with Lin Zhongyuan, drawing lessons from the experience.
It was known that although his strength had improved, his combat experience was far from adequate compared to others. Working in isolation was not advisable.
Three days later, Scarface and Qin Tianyu paid him a visit together, reporting the earnings of the past few days.
In just those three days, they had reaped considerable benefits.
Thanks to Ye Ming’s own advertising efforts, his reputation, and the strong impression he made, the business of Herbal Pills and Amulets had peaked.
Everyone had collected down payments of over fifty million, and those who had paid the down payments dared not rush Ye Ming to deliver, indicating they were willing to wait.
Nevertheless, Ye Ming estimated roughly that he would need to work round the clock for three days and nights to fulfill these orders.
So, Ye Ming hurriedly called a halt, saying, "Let’s hold off on these two items for now. The volume is too much for me to handle. I need you guys to help me find some valuable medicinal herbs or use them as a means of trade in exchange for Herbal Pills and Amulets."
Ye Ming thought it was the most prudent approach. frёewebnoѵēl.com
What he needed more urgently were precious medicinal herbs to make stronger Herbal Pills.
Having money at hand was a waste if it couldn’t be put to good use.
Qin Tianyu had no objections; his sole purpose was to please Ye Ming. Whatever Ye Ming said, he would do.
However, Scarface had some reservations and tentatively asked, "Brother Ming, what if you teach me how to make these Herbal Pills? I see you’ve been busy with official duties lately, and you need to delegate this kind of work. Otherwise, your health will suffer."
"We have many brothers under us. With everyone contributing, we can take a lot of the burden off you, can’t we?"
On the surface, he seemed concerned, but in his heart, Scarface was thinking, if he could master the method of making the special Herbal Pills, he could produce as many as he wanted. Not only could he satisfy his internal consumption, but he could also meet the market demand—a classic win-win situation.
The gang was just getting back on its feet and needed money desperately. Ye Ming might not be in a hurry, but Scarface was extremely anxious.
But before he could finish speaking, a sharp dagger was already pressed against his neck, and Lin Bingqing’s cold voice came through, "If you don’t want to die, drop that thought. Don’t even think about stealing my master’s formula."
Scarface showed an innocent expression and quickly explained, "Brother Ming, I absolutely didn’t mean that. Please don’t misunderstand."
"I truly do care about your health. If you don’t want it, then pretend I never said it!"
Ye Ming glanced at him disdainfully, not bothering to listen to his explanation, and said indifferently, "What she said is what I wanted to say to you."
He never demanded that Scarface be utterly obedient to him; they were merely using each other. But if Scarface harbored other thoughts, Ye Ming would not hesitate to take him out and replace him.
Scarface instantly broke into a cold sweat and quickly nodded, not daring to utter another word of nonsense.
He was astonished at the skill Lin Bingqing had displayed.
Having not seen her for just a few days, Lin Bingqing’s strength seemed to have risen by more than one level, rendering him completely incapable of resistance. If Lin Bingqing had truly intended to kill him just now, his death would have been certain.
Qin Tianyu, on the other hand, had also noticed the issue and, although he didn’t say anything, felt shocked inwardly. He understood that as long as he followed Ye Ming, Ye Ming would not let him down.
During these days, Xu Lele had not been idle either. She had always been bothered by her inability to help last time.
So this time, she sent out her spies to investigate the truth behind the events, to help Ye Ming clear up the aftermath.
She had taken to heart the advice Xu Xincheng previously gave her, so she felt compelled to act.
After her investigation, she learned the entire story.
When she found out the truth that Li Dazhuang and the Chen Family had colluded, offering a hefty price to hire killers to end Ye Ming’s life, Xu Lele became extremely angry.
She was a member of the Xu Family, after all. They treated her boyfriend this way without considering her, and if she didn’t vent out this anger, Xu Lele would find no peace.
Therefore, she immediately mobilized all of her resources and used all her connections to target the Chen Family.
When Miss Xu of the Xu Family moved against the Chen Family, all the influential people in Hai City joined in, hoping to seize the opportunity to ingratiate themselves with the Xu Family.
Within just one day, all the industries under the Chen Family suffered varying degrees of setbacks.
Their core businesses, real estate and entertainment, had been hit hard, beyond recovery.
Chen Bin looked as if all strength had been drained from him, slumping powerlessly on the sofa, already resigned to defeat.
"It seems that I was truly mistaken this time. We should not have provoked Ye Ming anymore," he said with an aged look that pained Chen Feng to see. Chen Feng reassured him quickly, "Dad, you mustn’t say that!"
"The Xu Family’s influence has withdrawn from Hai City. Only a few bootlickers still want to please the Xu Family. We need to show a firm stance, to be strong."
Chen Bin helplessly shook his head, "It’s useless. It’s all over. The Chen Family’s decades of foundation have been destroyed in an instant."
Seeing his father’s disheartened state, Chen Feng clenched his teeth and angrily punched the wall repeatedly, cursing, "That bastard Ye Ming, that beast, it’s all because of him meddling. If not for him, Xu Lele would have already been in my bed by now, and the Xu Family would have been tightly bound to us, the Chen Family. But now, we’ve been backed into a corner!"
"I can’t accept this!"
Chen Bin sighed, "What good is that? Victors thrive, losers suffer. You should understand this. What we need to do now is accept it. Son, you’re still young, the future of the Chen Family is yours to take."
"A true strong person is not afraid of failure. They rise with every fall. But I’m old, and don’t have the time anymore."
"Now that Miss Xu will not see me, I have no choice but to swallow my pride and ask the Qin Family to step in and speak on our behalf. They surely won’t let us father and son become destitute!"
After these two struggles, Chen Bin had exhausted too much energy. Nearly being killed by Ye Ming last time had severely drained his vital energy, and with the Chen Family’s businesses destroyed, he was completely unable to hold on any longer. freewebnσvel.cѳm
"No way!" Chen Feng suddenly exclaimed, "Dad, rest for now. I’ll think of a way. This time, I must make Ye Ming pay a painful price! I refuse to believe he is invincible. Every person has a weakness, and I’ll find it!"
"I’ll make him kneel and beg me!"
