HBWnovel Chapter 441: Sooner or Later
Chapter 441: Sooner or Later
Chapter 441: Chapter 441: Sooner or Later
With a box of pastries in one hand and a thermos of nourishing chicken soup in the other, Yang Chen walked into Yulei Tower, wearing house slippers. If not for the security guards recognizing him, he would have likely been thrown out immediately.
The entire Yulei International was in a state of joyous excitement. Almost everyone he passed had a cheerful expression, discussing how they would celebrate that evening. The employees working at the headquarters were no fools. They knew that Yulei International's narrow escape this time wasn't just about stabilization. The company's future prospects and the external acclaim were the best proof of their success. It was as if they were comrades who had endured hardships together, savoring the fruits of victory. The atmosphere in the company had become increasingly harmonious and pleasant, everything appearing beautiful and simple.
Yang Chen's mood was uplifted by the employees' infectious joy. As he made his way to the top floor, where the CEO's office was located, he even started humming an old street tune, with no lyrics and no melody, just humming along.
However, as he approached the office door, Wu Yue, the assistant, was an exception. Her face remained expressionless as ever, her poker face unchanged. Her eyes were fixed on the items in Yang Chen's hands, and a slight sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth. "President Lin is meeting an important guest. If you want to curry favor, come back another time."
Yang Chen didn't get angry. He looked Wu Yue up and down, his eyes lingering on her flat chest. Shaking his head with a smile, he said, "Hey, flat-chested, even after starting a relationship, your figure hasn't changed at all."
A rare blush crossed Wu Yue's face. "It's none of your business. I won't let you in to interrupt President Lin's meeting."
"Don't you get bored standing here all day? Go back to your office or find your boyfriend. What's his name again? Xiao Ming? Xiao Li?"
"It's Li Ming, the Vice President!" Wu Yue said angrily, furrowing her brows. "Vice President Li outranks you, so watch your tone!"
"Alright, alright, you found yourself a good husband, and he's impressive," Yang Chen said, nodding in agreement.
At the mention of "husband," Wu Yue's face turned bright red. She fidgeted with her hands and turned her head away, refusing to say anything, but stubbornly guarding the door.
Yang Chen found it quite amusing. Lin Ruoxi's assistant had some similarities to Lin Ruoxi herself. Perhaps she looked up to Lin Ruoxi as a role model in her daily life. Stern and cold, but unfortunately, her appearance and figure were average. However, when it came to matters of the heart, she was easy to read, her blush and nervousness giving her away instantly.
"Ah, Vice President Li!" Yang Chen called out, turning his head.
Wu Yue immediately turned her head sharply, looking down the corridor, but it was empty.
At that moment, Yang Chen naturally gave Wu Yue a gentle push, moving her aside and opening the office door.
With each word Ning Guodong spoke, Lin Ruoxi's eyes filled with more pain and despair. By the end, she had collapsed to the ground, her face deathly pale and her body trembling uncontrollably.
Ning Guodong seemed to relish the sight, believing that Lin Ruoxi's mental collapse and broken spirit would soon lead to her submission. But at that moment, a steel-like hand reached out and clamped around Ning Guodong's neck!
He felt a sudden constriction and was forcibly yanked backward, slamming heavily against the wall.
Ning Guodong's eyes bulged, his mouth half-open in silent agony. He kicked his legs in the air and looked at Yang Chen in terror. Yang Chen's face was expressionless, but his eyes were filled with a predatory ferocity.
Yang Chen's heart was filled with immense pain. He recognized the medical record; it was the same one Dr. Bao had shown him when Lin Kun died. At the time, he thought threatening Dr. Bao would be enough to keep the truth hidden, especially since he only had a photocopy, not the original. But he hadn't anticipated someone digging into Lin Ruoxi's family background and finding this damaging evidence. The doctor, succumbing to the lure of money, had ultimately chosen to flee, evading Yang Chen.
Seeing Lin Ruoxi collapsed on the ground, devastated and heartbroken, Yang Chen felt his own heart being torn apart. The man before him had ruined what should have been a joyful morning.
Yang Chen glared at Ning Guodong, desperately wanting to snap his neck and end his life. But he knew he couldn't kill him outright. Not because he was a government official, nor because he was a member of the Ning family, but because he was Ning Guangyao's son.
Ning Guodong's face turned a deep purplish-red as he struggled to breathe. He tried to kick Yang Chen and claw at him, but Yang Chen stood firm, like a statue of metal. Just as Ning Guodong was about to pass out, Yang Chen released his grip.
Ning Guodong fell to the ground, gasping for air, his eyes filled with a mix of fear and hatred as he looked up at Yang Chen, who stared down at him with contempt.
"You... you'll pay for this," Ning Guodong spat out, his voice filled with venom.
Yang Chen ignored him and turned to Lin Ruoxi. He squatted down beside her, his expression softening as he gently said, "Don't sit on the floor. If there's nothing urgent, let's go home and rest for a while."
Lin Ruoxi remained unresponsive, staring blankly ahead. Yang Chen didn't say another word. He reached out and helped her up from the floor.
Lin Ruoxi finally showed a slight reaction, but instead of acknowledging Yang Chen, she stood up on her own and walked towards the office door.
Knowing that words were useless at this moment, Yang Chen furrowed his brow and followed her, staying close to ensure her safety.
As Lin Ruoxi and Yang Chen left the office, Ning Guodong's face twisted into a sinister smile. He muttered to himself, "Go on, go on. Sooner or later, you'll come to me, crawling at my feet. And Yang Chen, you'll soon realize you've crossed the wrong person."