"All right! It's really healed!"

After taking a closer look and realizing that the wounds on Yao Yan'er's face had completely disappeared, several people mumbled to themselves excitedly…

At that moment, they noticed that not only had Yao Yan'er recovered, but her skin even looked much better than before…

Feeling their piercing gazes fixed upon her, Yao Yan'er shyly bowed her head…

Seeing them absolutely shocked, Hu Xiaobei grinned with pride. Soon, in a hushed but triumphant voice, he said, "So? Do you believe in my abilities now?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's proud remark, they nodded emphatically in agreement…

It didn't take long before they gathered around Yao Yan'er quickly…

"Sister Yan'er, your skin looks truly amazing now!"

"Exactly! It's like a baby's complexion!"

"Yes, yes!"

Hearing their excited compliments, Yao Yan'er coyly glanced at Hu Xiaobei and said, "This… all of this is thanks to Master Xiaobei!"

"Sister Yan'er, you can't say that. I think it's your body recovering quickly!"

"That's right! Brother Xiaobei's treatment is merely the icing on the cake!"

"I feel the same way!"

"I…"

Hu Xiaobei's mouth twitched…

Just as he was about to say something, Hu Xiaobei suddenly heard Mu Zhenzhen's somewhat excited suggestion, "Alright, to celebrate Yan'er's complete recovery, let's all go shopping together!"

"Great idea!"

After hearing Mu Zhenzhen's suggestion, they all agreed in unison and quickly left as a group…

Watching them turn around and leave, Hu Xiaobei's mouth twitched slightly…

"Damn it! Why go shopping without inviting me! Looks like I've been completely ignored! Oh well, let them enjoy their shopping spree!"

Muttering to himself and rubbing his nose, Hu Xiaobei turned and walked back to his office, ready to take advantage of the free time to deal with some serious business.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Yamamoto-kun was poring over documents in his hands—documents about Hu Xiaobei!

This time, he had conducted a super detailed investigation to understand Hu Xiaobei as much as possible…

After seriously reviewing all the information, he scoffed, "Hu Xiaobei, for a peasant to have risen this high, you really do have some skill. But now that I know your weakness, you're as good as dead!"

Having reviewed all the documents, Yamamoto-kun knew that Hu Xiaobei was a man of deep loyalty!

Precisely because of this, he planned to start with the women around Hu Xiaobei!

He knew that if he could capture the women close to Hu Xiaobei, he could definitely force him to kneel and beg for mercy…

While thinking so, his phone suddenly rang!

Glancing at the number, his expression changed slightly…

He realized it was Tanaka Kitano calling.

"I can't let him know that things aren't going well here, or I'll really have to commit seppuku!"

With that thought, Yamamoto-kun took a deep breath. After completely calming his emotions, he quickly answered the call.

"Hello… Yamamoto, what's the situation over there? Why have there been no reports?"

Hearing such impatient questioning, Yamamoto-kun's eyelids twitched and he replied, "Master, everything here is progressing smoothly. By tomorrow, I will bring Yao Yan'er back. Then, you can do as you please!"

After saying this, Yamamoto-kun listened attentively and soon heard a very satisfied response from the receiver, "Hmm! It better be! You know the consequences if you fail!"

"Yes! I know! I truly understand!"

"Then that's settled."

"Alright! Farewell, Master!"

With that said, Yamamoto-kun, with a grim expression, heard the 'beep beep' tone of a busy line on the receiver…

"It looks like I must hurry, or I'm really in trouble!"

Anxiously thinking to himself, he heard a rapid knocking at the door!

"Damn it, who is it! This is really not a good time!"

After cursing bitterly, he spoke in a deep voice, "Who is it, come in!"

In response to his roar, he saw one of his subordinates rush in quickly!

"What's the matter? Rushing in like the sky is falling!"

He reprimanded his subordinate without hesitation.

At this moment, Yamamoto-kun vented all the frustration he had received from Tanaka Kitano…

Being scolded so harshly, the rushed subordinate felt very wronged.

"Damn it! A level higher in rank and you're crushing me! Whenever I become your superior, I'll definitely scold you to death!"

With that muttered under his breath, he smirked sycophantically and said, "Yamamoto-kun, you told us to keep an eye on Hu Xiaobei's place, and now there's some activity there!"

"Really?"

Yamamoto-kun was excited to hear his subordinate's words…

Previously, he had instructed his subordinate to surveil the movements of the women around Hu Xiaobei, with the intention of making a move on them.

Now, hearing that there was some activity, he became thoroughly excited!

As this meant it was time to take action…

Seeing the excited look on Yamamoto-kun's face, the subordinate smiled obsequiously and continued, "Truly, Yamamoto-kun, just now, I saw several girls leaving Hu Xiaobei's fruit and vegetable specialty store! It seemed they were going shopping!"

Yamamoto-kun nodded slightly and then, as if remembering something, his face showed fear and he asked, "What about Hu Xiaobei? Did he go with them?"

"No! Hu Xiaobei didn't follow; just the girls left together!"

Hearing this very certain reply, Yamamoto-kun breathed a deep sigh of relief.

He then turned to his subordinate and quickly instructed, "Let me ask, are you sure Yao Yan'er was among the women who left?"

"Yes, although Yao Yan'er wore sunglasses and a face mask, we still recognized her."

"Good! Good! Good! We've struck gold without even putting in the effort! Let's set out. This time, we're going to catch them all! Then I'm really curious whether Hu Xiaobei will still dare to act haughty!"

"Yes!"

After agreeing, his subordinate also smiled...

He knew that this time they had grabbed Hu Xiaobei's Achilles' heel, so Hu Xiaobei wouldn't be able to act wildly...

...

Hu Xiaobei didn't know they had set out; at this moment, he was delightfully observing the current sales situation in his office...

Hu Xiaobei found that after the previous overwhelming publicity, the sales situation in Sanfeng City had improved several-fold!

Although his logistics company kept transporting vegetables and fruits non-stop every day, the supply still couldn't meet the demand...

"Now, my vegetables and fruits have completely gotten a foothold in Sanfeng City! It looks like, from now on, other fruit and vegetable companies won't stand a chance of replacing me!" he chuckled to himself.

Right then, Hu Xiaobei's phone suddenly rang!

Glancing at the number, Hu Xiaobei noticed that it was Mayor Zhou Xiyang of Sanfeng City calling him.

Without hesitating, he answered the call.

"Hello, Mayor Zhou!"

"Ha ha, Xiaobei, you really surprised me!"

Hearing that absolutely hearty greeting, Hu Xiaobei was a bit bewildered, "Mayor Zhou, your words have left me in a fog, what do you mean? How have I surprised you?"

"What I mean is your vegetables and fruits, they're causing a shopping frenzy here in our Sanfeng City. Now, even many people here are queuing up to buy them every day!"

"Ha ha, Mayor Zhou, that's great news!"

"Yeah! It really is! By the way, Xiaobei, I must tell you, if you ever plan to expand your planting, consider the land here in Sanfeng City. As long as you are willing to grow vegetables and fruits here, I can offer you many preferential policies!"

Mayor Zhou knew that Hu Xiaobei's vegetables and fruits had made many farmers in Lake Heart City rich!

Thus, he coveted the idea eagerly, and hence he wanted to directly persuade Hu Xiaobei to extend his planting area to his jurisdiction, hoping that local farmers could also get rich like those in Lake Heart City.

Feeling Mayor Zhou's anticipation, Hu Xiaobei replied with a smile, "Ha ha, if I really need to expand in the future, then I will definitely consider it!"

"Good!"

After finishing the conversation, Hu Xiaobei started to engage in casual chat with him...

...

Meanwhile, in a pedestrian street of Sanfeng City, Fang Xiaoxiao, Murong Qingqing, Yao Yan'er, and others were strolling around...

You Na glanced nervously at Yao Yan'er, who was looking around everywhere, and said, "Yan'er, aren't you worried about being recognized when you come to crowded places like this?"

"Do you really think I won't be recognized?" asked Yao Yan'er with a light laugh, addressing You Na's nervous inquiry, "There's nothing to worry about, Sister Na. I used to sneak out and shop all the time, so I'm sure I won't be recognized!"

Yao Yan'er was a nationally famous singer, but she was also a girl!

Therefore, she naturally loved lively atmospheres and shopping!

In the past, whenever Yao Yan'er went to different places for concerts, she would sneak out and stroll around.

At first, she'd be very nervous and anxious about being recognized!

But later, as her disguise skills improved, she stopped worrying about it.

Sensing her confidence, You Na was still somewhat unconvinced, "Really?"

"Definitely! Just relax, Sister Na!"

"Alright then!"

Just as You Na breathed a sigh of relief, she heard a few girls nearby excitedly discussing Yao Yan'er...

"Did you guys see the video of Yao Yan'er performing in front of Hu Xiaobei's store?"

"We did!"

"I saw it too!"

Hearing their responses, a girl with cute twin ponytails excitedly said, "It was amazing, right?"

"Yes!"

"Truly a goddess!"

Sensing their excitement, the twin-ponytailed girl blinked and said, "Do you know why Yao Yan'er came over here to perform?"

"Why?"

"That's what I want to know!"

Seeing their cluelessness, the girl shook her ponytails slightly and whispered, "I've heard a rumor that it's because she's Master Xiaobei's girlfriend, and that's why she came all the way here to help broaden his influence."

"Is... is that true?"

"I haven't heard anything like that!"

Hearing their skepticism, she quickly said, "What news would you hear? These singers are really good at keeping secrets these days."

"Well... that's also true!"

Seeing them nod, she smiled and said, "Alright, let's stop discussing this and go buy some of Yao Yan'er's CDs!"

"Okay!"

As they excitedly walked forward to make their purchases...

Murong Qingqing and the others looked at Yao Yan'er and saw her sheepishly biting her lower lip...

Knowing she felt embarrassed, they exchanged glances and began to tease her...

"Wow, Yan'er, you really kept it under wraps! You even kept us in the dark!"

"Yeah, Yan'er, tell us the truth, are you and Xiaobei really dating?"

"I want to know too!"

Hearing their gossip-filled inquiries, Yao Yan'er's cheeks blushed slightly, and soon she pouted, huffing softly, "They're talking nonsense, are you also joining in on the madness?"

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