CHAPTER 26: CHAPTER 0026 EVIL_1

"So you’re saying I’m the bad guy? Then what kind of bad thing am I going to do now?"

Zhang Bin’s face broke into a wicked smile, his gaze drifting toward her tempting, cherry-red lips as he feigned leaning in for a kiss.

Liu Ruomei shivered and quickly changed her tune. "Of course you’re not a bad person! You’re a good person, a great person!"

"That’s more like it. How could I possibly be a bad guy?"

Zhang Bin felt as if he had just won a great victory, brimming with pride. He held his position for a long while before reluctantly letting her go.

Liu Ruomei scrambled to her feet and glared fiercely at Zhang Bin as if they were irreconcilable enemies.

"I have to go. Goodbye."

Zhang Bin didn’t dare to stay any longer, his mind filled with the titillating image of himself pressed against Liu Ruomei.

He quickly walked toward the exit.

"Stop," Liu Ruomei said with murderous intent. "I’m warning you, don’t get any ideas about my sister. Also, a word of advice: if that’s all the skill you have, you’d better be careful at the Longyin Martial Arts Hall’s welcome banquet."

"Be careful at the banquet? What do you mean?"

Zhang Bin whirled around, his gaze burning into her, completely ignoring the first part of her warning.

"Someone has been boasting that they’re going to teach you a lesson at the banquet. It might be a Rushing Pulse Realm Master. But as long as you obediently admit defeat and beg for mercy, they won’t kill you," Liu Ruomei said, a look of schadenfreude on her face.

Damn it... a Rushing Pulse Realm Master wants to teach me a lesson? I’ve never offended anyone. How dare they? Do they think I’m an easy target?

But still showing no fear, he simply said, "Thanks," then turned and strode away, quickly disappearing from sight.

"What a jerk."

Liu Ruomei glared at Zhang Bin’s retreating back before saying grumpily, "Sister, you can come out now."

"Little sister, thank you for your hard work."

Liu Ruolan walked out from behind the gate with a coy laugh, looking completely sober.

"Sister, he failed our test. You need to be more cautious of him in the future," Liu Ruomei said seriously.

"Our test was just to see if he’d be in my bed within five minutes, but he just stood there dazed like a fool. So, he passed. He’s a trustworthy partner," Liu Ruolan replied with playful reproach.

"But that guy is so sly! He deliberately pressed against me and wouldn’t get up, just so he could take advantage of me," Liu Ruomei complained indignantly.

"You’re so beautiful, what man would want to get off you? That doesn’t prove anything," Liu Ruolan said with a giggle. "I think he’s a master from the Martial World, just like you. You two are quite a match. Why not try dating him?"

"Sister, don’t be ridiculous!" Liu Ruomei stomped her foot. "That jerk is just a country bumpkin! I don’t like him one bit."

"He’s no country bumpkin. Would a bumpkin be that strong? Could a bumpkin invent something as miraculous as Bright Eye Liquid? Would a bumpkin have the ambition to develop medicines for incurable diseases?" Liu Ruolan countered. "I’m already engaged, otherwise, I would genuinely pursue him. I feel like he’s more outstanding than all the elites in the Imperial Capital. You really shouldn’t miss this chance."

"Sister, your engagement isn’t set in stone. So, go ahead and love boldly. Your little sister supports you," Liu Ruomei said, changing the subject with a mischievous smile. "But be careful that bumpkin doesn’t devour you, bones and all. My police instincts tell me he’s no good—definitely a playboy."

Liu Ruolan didn’t argue, her lovely willow-leaf brows furrowing slightly.

Holding his phone, Zhang Bin watched the screen, grinding his teeth in frustration. Liu Ruomei, what kind of grudge do you have against me? Why are you slandering me like this in front of Sister Lan?

Somehow, he really disliked seeing Liu Ruolan unhappy, and now she was, all because of what Liu Ruomei had said.

Tutu appeared on the screen, bouncing around, an unconcealable, suggestive look on her face. "Master, should we continue monitoring them?"

"Forget it. No more monitoring. The more you know, the more painful it gets," Zhang Bin said gloomily, putting his phone away.

He had thought Liu Ruolan didn’t have a boyfriend, only to find out she was already engaged. He had been genuinely delighted to discover that Liu Ruolan had a stunningly beautiful, vivacious, and adorable twin sister. However, Liu Ruomei clearly disliked him and had even slandered him as a playboy.

Thinking of Xiao Fang brought a brilliant smile to his face. My Xiao Fang is still the best. She’s the right wife for me, a perfect match.

I have to expand production of Bright Eye Liquid immediately, make a fortune, build a villa, and change Mother Cheng’s opinion of me! Then everything will fall into place, and I can finally end this miserable single life!

Shaking himself out of his gloom, he went to a store to buy rope and some special climbing gear.

He intended to explore the world beyond the Single-log Bridge.

Upon returning to Sanchahe Village, he was surprised to find a crowd gathered under the big banyan tree.

Xu Quezi was standing on a large rock, boasting with great enthusiasm.

"You have no idea! I went to the city today and saw the strangest thing. In front of Quadrangle Pharmacy, they set up a 1.5-meter-high stage and were treating myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia on the spot! One drop of Bright Eye Liquid sold for two thousand yuan. It had miraculous medicinal power, completely curing everyone in half an hour. The crowd was like a vast ocean; everyone was rushing to get it. They were collecting so many bright red banknotes their hands were cramping!"

Mother Cheng, who was also in the crowd listening to the commotion, immediately retorted, "Second Brother, are you joking? How could myopia possibly be cured in half an hour?"

"Yeah, yeah, how is that possible? They must be scammers putting on a show."

The crowd echoed in agreement.

"Scammers? A show?" Xu Quezi scoffed. "Have you ever seen a show with so many reporters covering it live? Have you seen scammers who dare to use the name of Quadrangle Pharmacy? That is genuine, miraculous medicine—Bright Eye Liquid, refined from numerous valuable Chinese herbs. It’s already undergone clinical trials and has obtained approval for new drug sales!"

"My God, if that’s true, then the inventor of Bright Eye Liquid is going to make an absolute fortune!"

The villagers were all rendered speechless, their faces filled with a mixture of awe and shock, their eyes blazing with desire.

"Heh heh heh... Do you know who developed Bright Eye Liquid?" Xu Quezi asked with a strange cackle.

"Who?" everyone asked in unison.

"It’s Xiao Bin!" Xu Quezi made a bombshell announcement.

The villagers were flabbergasted, their faces etched with disbelief as they shouted, "Really? You’re not fooling us?"

"Of course, it’s true! Xiao Bin was busy there today, and reporters were even interviewing him." As Xu Quezi’s firm voice rang out, he suddenly spotted Zhang Bin. He quickly jumped down, grabbed Zhang Bin excitedly, and said, "If you don’t believe me, ask Xiao Bin yourself! Xiao Bin, tell us, how much did you make today?"

"I made a few hundred thousand today. The main reason it wasn’t more is that production is still limited," Zhang Bin said nonchalantly.

"My God, a few hundred thousand in a single day? That’s incredible!"

All the villagers were astounded again, their eyes turning red with envy.

Mother Cheng seized Zhang Bin and began dragging him toward her home. "Xiao Bin, come on, you’re having dinner at my house!"