After Chu Yanran finished speaking, her expression turned somewhat peculiar. Even though she was already a mother, she had never taken the initiative to ask a man to talk about personal matters before.

However, embarrassment was just one aspect. Chu Yanran looked at Ye Chen with eyes full of expectation. She wanted to have a heart-to-heart with Ye Chen now that the pharmaceutical company deal was settled.

In this world, very few things could make Empress Chu look forward. She was an empress, possessing wealth in the billions; she could have anything she desired! So, essentially, there was nothing left in the world that could stir her anticipation. But now, having a meal with Ye Chen seemed to have become something she looked forward to.

"Tomorrow?" Ye Chen glanced at Chu Yanran, hesitance apparent on his face. "Is there something that can't be said right now?"

"Uh!" Chu Yanran couldn't quite believe it. Were there really men in this world who would refuse her invitation?

"..."

Ye Chen was indeed very busy. Liu Shihua was about to go on vacation, and he still wanted to win over this big star.

With only five days left until the grand gathering of top martial artists, Ye Chen also intended to forcibly refine the Gu King within his body and advance to the later stages of Grandmaster, aiming to make a name for himself at the gathering!

Ye Chen's time was incredibly precious, wasn't it?

This one meal might mean he could have pleasant fun with Liu Shihua or it might even lead to a breakthrough in his cultivation level!

Both of these matters seemed more important to Ye Chen at the moment than accompanying Chu Yanran for a meal.

What's more, if Chu Yanran was going to confess her feelings to him, he was really unsure whether to accept or not, which was giving Ye Chen a headache.

"I will send someone to pick you up tomorrow!" Chu Yanran declared, the Empress had never been turned down when she invited a man for a meal!

"This…" Ye Chen hesitated.

"Come on, it's an honor that Empress Chu is inviting you to dinner!" Su Binglan laughed, giving Ye Chen a significant look. "Just go tomorrow. Empress Chu is now a major shareholder of Wanshi Medicine, and you're the boss. You definitely have a lot to discuss!"

If Ye Chen could "ride" this high and mighty phoenix like Chu Yanran, he would undoubtedly soar to new heights. Su Binglan didn't have many grand aspirations; she just wanted Ye Chen to truly excel!

"Alright then, but make sure there's enough food. I have a big appetite!" Ye Chen said, as if he had come to some kind of realization and made a certain decision.

Seeing Ye Chen's agreement, a hint of joy flashed across Chu Yanran's face. Then, with a touch of gratitude, she looked at Su Binglan. It was thanks to Su Binglan's words that Ye Chen had agreed to her dinner invitation.

"..."

"Aren't they staying at this hotel? Why did they leave now?"

Ye Chen was puzzled to see Chu Yanran leaving with her entourage; she was supposed to be staying in this hotel.

"Sigh!" Su Binglan sighed; some things were destined to be difficult to speak of.

"Su Binglan installed a few pinhole cameras in Empress Chu's room, they found them, so of course they're leaving!" Wen Rou said with a strong hint of disdain, as if she looked down on Su Binglan's actions. "After all, no one likes to have their privacy invaded."

"What?" Ye Chen was shocked, disbelief on his face. "Su Binglan, you didn't!"

Voyeurism? What on earth was Su Binglan trying to see, could it be…?!

"It's because you said that Chu Yanran and Tong Xingtong were in that kind of relationship, so I got really curious!"

"So, I wanted to see exactly how Empress Chu and Tong Xingtong were, you know, doing that thing. I didn't expect to get caught!" Su Binglan said helplessly, but then her expression hardened. "Wen Rou, how dare you expose me? Don't forget, you helped me install those cameras, and you're clearly more interested in that kind of thing than I am!"

"I was forced by you!" Wen Rou asserted righteously.

"..."

Ye Chen felt the urge to vomit blood, completely confounded by the ridiculousness of these two women!

"With Chu Yanran's six billion investment, Wanshi Medicine can definitely take over the pharmaceutical market in Asia!"

"I helped you build this pharmaceutical empire single-handedly. When do you plan to reward me?" Su Binglan smiled bewitchingly at Ye Chen, as if anticipating something.

"Whenever you want a reward, I'll give it to you!"

Ye Chen was cautious about Zhang Xinlan, so his recent contact with Su Binglan had been limited to mobile internet, with no chance even for a face-to-face meeting.

"Really, in public, can you be a little more image-conscious?"

Wen Rou felt a deep sense of powerlessness as Su Binglan and Ye Chen were being lovey-dovey in front of her, and this was definitely not the first time!

"Our love for each other is none of your business!" Su Binglan rolled her eyes at Wen Rou. "Honey, shall we go back to the hotel?"

"Hmm!" Ye Chen chuckled.

Su Binglan, holding Ye Chen's hand, wore a blissful smile as she said to Wen Rou, "This is true love, you know?"

Wen Rou: "..."

"I also know that someone like you, who's never been in love, would never understand our happiness!" Su Binglan boasted triumphantly, clearly flaunting her love.

"Flaunt your love, die fast," Wen Rou sneered.

"..."

Under Wen Rou's vicious gaze, Ye Chen and Su Binglan turned and headed back to the hotel. Without even having to think about it, Wen Rou could guess what they were up to.

"Ye Chen!"

Just as Ye Chen was in high spirits, wanting to walk back to the hotel holding Su Binglan's hand, two beautiful figures appeared and blocked his path.

"Flaunt your love, die fast!" Wen Rou started to laugh wildly, her laughter tinged with schadenfreude, as soon as she saw the faces of the people blocking Ye Chen's way. "Hahaha, I am indeed the prophecy queen; they died too quickly!"

"Xinlan, you, why are you here?"

Upon seeing Zhang Xinlan, Ye Chen immediately panicked.

Initially, Ye Chen was looking forward to having a good time with Su Binglan at the hotel, but Zhang Xinlan's unexpected appearance made him feel like he had plummeted from heaven to hell, scaring him silly in an instant.

"Ye Chen, what are you doing?" Liu Shihua joined in, her beautiful face adorned with a righteous expression.

"I'm not doing anything!" Ye Chen protested innocently.

"Ye Chen, you're still in touch with her! You're even holding her hand right now!"

Zhang Xinlan accused angrily; the sight of their tightly clasped hands shattered her heart, putting her on the verge of exploding.

After following Ye Chen to the hotel, Zhang Xinlan did not continue to keep a close watch. She and Liu Shihua hid in the shadows, ready to jump out and congratulate him after he successfully sealed the deal. She even went out of her way to buy a bouquet of roses from the flower shop, symbolizing her love for Ye Chen.

After a long wait, she finally saw Chu Yanran, saw Ye Chen, and saw them leaving the hotel with easygoing smiles. Observing their behavior, Zhang Xinlan knew that their collaboration was a success and the outcome would surely be a cause for celebration. She genuinely felt happy for Ye Chen.

However, just as Zhang Xinlan was about to burst forth with a big surprise for Ye Chen, someone she never expected appeared – Su Binglan!

Zhang Xinlan's impression of Su Binglan was profound, not because of Su Binglan's stunning beauty, but because she had stolen her Ye Chen!

When Su Binglan appeared and took Ye Chen's arm, Zhang Xinlan was struck as if by lightning, dumbfounded!

Why was Ye Chen still with Su Binglan? Was her own contribution not good enough? She had given him her most precious possession!

Especially seeing the happiness between Su Binglan and Ye Chen together was like a thousand sharp knives mercilessly chopping up Zhang Xinlan's heart.

Ye Chen together with Su Binglan brought nothing but greyness to Zhang Xinlan's world, a sorrow that spread endlessly through her body and soul!

In the end, those two were even planning to go back to the hotel! Without guessing, Zhang Xinlan knew what they were up for!

Thus, Zhang Xinlan emerged to intervene! She felt it was time to make a specimen out of Ye Chen!

"Liu Shihua, how come you're here?"

Ye Chen frowned at the superstar, feeling a strong intuition that Zhang Xinlan's appearance at this place was Liu Shihua's responsibility.

"Xinlan went to the flower shop especially for you, buying you a bouquet to unexpectedly surprise you!" Liu Shihua rolled her eyes at Ye Chen. "Who knew we would end up shocked instead of surprised when we found you with that woman!"

The scene before her was exactly what Liu Shihua had hoped to see. The plan's success undoubtedly thrilled the superstar!

Next, she just had to pretend to be innocent and act cute to break Ye Chen and Zhang Xinlan apart, and then Ye Chen would be hers!

"How did you know I was here?" Ye Chen said with a sullen face. "You didn't follow me here, did you?"

"We did follow you here!" Zhang Xinlan suddenly shouted. "You are still holding her hand now; do you really not want to let her go?!"

"Xinlan, I can't let her go, she's very important to me!" Ye Chen sighed, ready to spill the beans.

"She's very important to you?" Zhang Xinlan laughed bitterly. "I gave everything to you and helped you with so much. And now you're telling me she's important to you?!"

Zhang Xinlan couldn't help but have tears running down her face; she had managed the film company for Ye Chen with all her might, she had given her whole self to Ye Chen, but the man who had gotten everything from her was now saying that other woman was important to him!?

Ye Chen's words were a cruel irony for Zhang Xinlan.

"You and she are both very important to me!" Ye Chen said earnestly.

Zhang Xinlan had done a lot for him, but Su Binglan had also made significant contributions, even unconditionally handing over the massive Wanshi Medicine assets to him!

Both women were extremely important to him and were presences he could not forsake. Only the current situation seemed very unfavorable for him!

"Zhang Xinlan, do you know why I'm so important to Ye Chen?" As the atmosphere grew tenser, the usually silent Su Binglan suddenly exploded. "Because, I am carrying Ye Chen's child!"

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