Looking down at Sun Huawei kneeling on the ground, Lin Chen sneered, "President Sun, your Liya Group is a well-known large company in China. Our small Starlight company certainly cannot afford such a grand gesture from you."

"No, no, it was my mistake not recognizing Mount Tai. In the future, our Liya company will rely entirely on Starlight's support," Sun Huawei said as he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

The person Sun Huawei admired the most was Wu Liya; her vision was incredibly astute.

It was originally Wu Liya's exceptional vision that had developed Liya Company from a small startup of just over a dozen people into a well-known enterprise in China. Therefore, Sun Huawei completely trusted her words.

Lin Chen nodded, "Alright, considering that you have acknowledged your mistake with a good attitude, I'll give you a chance. Tell me what happened."

Sun Huawei nodded and said, "It was Li Yan. He instructed me to sign the agreement with you, and then they would purchase the medicinal materials to prevent you from continuing production, then we would sue you and earn a huge compensation."

"Hmm, it seems you are quite honest," Lin Chen smiled, then turned to look at the others.

"Are you few planning to sue me as well?"

"No, how dare we," the others said, looking miserable as they hurriedly shook their heads in denial.

"Mr. Lin, we admit our mistake and won't dare to do it again," these people thought bitterly of cursing Sun Huawei and his ancestors through and through.

It was obviously him who stirred up the trouble, yet he was the quickest to cave.

Lin Chen nodded, "Hmm, knowing your mistake is good. I'll give you all a chance. If you perform well, then I can forgive you, and our business can continue as before."

"No problem?" Sun Huawei agreed without hesitation.

Now, even if he had to recognize Lin Chen as his grandfather, he would agree without hesitation.

Lin Chen nodded, "Since Li Yan wants to target me, then I must also give him a little surprise."

After hearing Lin Chen's plan, everyone's faces turned awkward.

The Li family was also a leading enterprise in the cosmetics industry, and by doing so, they would undoubtedly completely offend the Li family.

"Alright, I agree," Sun Huawei nodded, decisively speaking.

Since Wu Liya had already placed her bets on Lin Chen, as long as they could establish a good relationship with Starlight, offending the Li Corporation was insignificant.

Seeing Sun Huawei agree, the others also hurriedly nodded in agreement.

They only had business dealings with the Li family and no special personal relationships. Faced with economic interests, they naturally sided with whoever benefited them.

The group left the meeting room, and Xue Ying looked at Lin Chen with an odd expression.

"Lin Chen, how did you make this group so obedient?"

Lin Chen smiled, "Confidence, of course, and also the phone call Sun Huawei picked up. By the way, who is Wu Liya?"

"Wu Liya? She's known as the queen of the cosmetics market," Xue Ying briefed Lin Chen about Wu Liya's exploits.

"Hmm, she sounds like a very interesting woman," Lin Chen laughed, having clearly overheard the phone call between Sun Huawei and Wu Liya, and thus he was rather curious about this insightful woman.

"Let's go to Little Divine Chef tonight and you can cook something tasty for me," Xue Ying smiled and said.

"Okay, but before that, let me check on your body first," Lin Chen smiled slightly.

Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Xue Ying was startled. It was her time of the month today, and she was indeed having a lot of discomforts, but she had been enduring it. However, she didn't expect Lin Chen to notice.

"I'm fine, it happens every month," Xue Ying said with her face turning red.

Discussing such things with a young man was somewhat embarrassing.

Lin Chen laughed, "Although it's not an ailment, it's still uncomfortable, isn't it? A little massage might just do the trick."

After hearing Lin Chen's words, Xue Ying nodded.

Perhaps because her body was somewhat weak, every time her period came, it would torment her terribly, but she had grown used to it over time.

Xue Ying lay down on the couch and closed her eyes.

Lin Chen stood in front of Xue Ying, who today wore a thin chiffon jacket; he could still feel the warmth from his palm through it.

Even through the clothing, he could feel the smoothness of Xue Ying's skin.

And because Lin Chen was standing, he could even see Xue Ying's light pink bra.

If he activated the "x-ray vision" feature, he certainly could have seen more enjoyable views — to look or not to look!

After all, Lin Chen was still a young man who had just turned eighteen, full of vigor. When the x-ray vision was activated, having such a beauty lying in front of him still made his heart surge excitedly.

Xue Ying lay on the couch, and when Lin Chen's hand touched her, her heart couldn't help but pound.

No, he could look no further. Lin Chen withdrew his mind and began to gently massage Xue Ying's abdomen in a clockwise direction, as strands of True Qi flowed from his palm into Xue Ying's body.

As warmth spread inside her, the previously faintly aching abdomen suddenly became exceptionally comfortable.

After about ten minutes of massaging, Lin Chen finally removed his hand, "That should fix it."

"Oh!" For some reason, a small sense of loss arose in Xue Ying's heart.

She really liked the feeling of Lin Chen's hand massaging her abdomen and even wished that time could slow down.

Even though she found this feeling strange herself, she realized she was becoming more and more attached to Lin Chen.

"How does it feel?" Lin Chen asked.

"It's magical, it really doesn't hurt anymore," Xue Ying excitedly said.

"Alright, let's go to Yue Lai's private kitchen," Lin Chen said with a smile.

Just as the two of them got into the car, Xue Ying's phone rang.

Seeing the number on the display, Xue Ying couldn't help but frown.

"Why not answer the phone?" Lin Chen glanced sideways, the caller ID read "Dad."

Xue Ying bit her lip and finally answered the call.

"Xue Ying, where are you now?" an middle-aged man's voice came through.

"I'm out eating with a friend, what's up?" Xue Ying's voice was a bit icy.

"Well now, come to the Grand Hotel East Sea, there's a banquet," her father said.

"Dad, I've told you, I don't like those kinds of places, I don't want to go to that banquet," Xue Ying said impatiently.

"Xue Ying, your mother went to great lengths to get those entry tickets, and the attendees are all high society gentlemen. Whether you like it or not, come here immediately," her father said coldly.

"I'm not going. I've already made plans with friends," Xue Ying said stubbornly.

"Cough cough! My heart!" A severe coughing fit came through the phone.

"Xue Ying, just come quickly, look at what you've done to your father; his heart condition is acting up," a woman's voice came through the phone.

"Fine, I'll go," Xue Ying reluctantly agreed after biting her lip.

Although Lin Chen was driving, he heard the conversation inside clearly.

"Ying, is something wrong?" Lin Chen asked, seeing Xue Ying's eyes reddening.

"Lin Chen, take me to Grand Hotel East Sea," Xue Ying said.

Lin Chen said, "I'll go with you."

"Okay," Xue Ying nodded, and Lin Chen turned the car, heading towards Grand Hotel East Sea.

Getting out of the car, Xue Ying suddenly draped her arm over Lin Chen's, smiling brightly, "Will you be my boyfriend for today?"