But considering Raphael's competence and previous efficiency, Ye Lin believed that Raphael might be doing this to gain Luo Chen's trust.

Feeling gratified, Raphael had sacrificed himself so much for the Dragon King's Palace; he must have a good talk with Michael about it.

Just when you're thinking about someone, that person happens to come looking for you too.

Ye Lin hadn't even put his phone down when Raphael's message arrived.

Has intelligence finally arrived?

Ye Lin opened the document, examined it carefully, and couldn't help but smile after reading it.

He had originally thought that the Fang family was in such a predicament that their cash flow had been damaged and they were already doing well just to keep operating. He was confident that if he stepped in, he could help the Fang family recover to its former state. But Fang Xue was so ungrateful that she dared to do such a thing in front of him.

He had clearly chosen this woman, yet not only did she not side with him, she even dared to cheat on him in front of his face. How could he possibly continue to help her? But considering the close cooperation between the Fang family and the Luo family, if he could rely on the Luo family, it would only be a matter of time before Fang could overcome this difficulty.

Unexpectedly, the Luo family severed all cooperation with the Fang family, which undoubtedly pushed the Fang family further into the abyss.

Ye Lin had to admit that Luo had done a very good job this time, and it suited his taste perfectly.

Raphael's intelligence came at just the right time. The Fang family is already teetering on the brink of collapse, and they probably never expected the Luo family to make such a decision.

Ye Lin sneered inwardly. If Fang Xue were willing to agree to be his woman, he might even help her.

Otherwise, besides him, who else could help the Fang family resolve this crisis?

Thinking of Fang Xue's desperate pleas and the way she knelt before him, agreeing to be his woman, Ye Lin felt a surge of heat in his heart.

If Fang Xue also becomes his woman, then the Fang family will naturally fall into his hands. At that time, given the current losses of the Dragon King Palace, there's no need to care about them at all.

Raphael, you did a great job.

This intelligence came at just the right time.

Raphael, who was in Luo Chen's office at the time, was playing Minesweeper out of boredom.

I don't understand why my boss likes playing this game so much. He always seems to hit a landmine, and it's not fun at all.

The intelligence has already been sent to the Dragon King. I didn't want to send it, but such a thing can't be hidden at all, and it will soon be known to everyone.

Raphael realized that if she concealed the truth, she would have to return to the Dragon King's Palace. Being derelict in her duty was a minor matter, but facing the Dragon King was something she was very reluctant to do. If it weren't for Michael keeping an eye on her, she would have betrayed him long ago.

The Dragon King's wicked smile, compared to Luo Chen's handsome face, made Raphael, who wasn't a child, realize that he would naturally lean towards Luo Chen.

Good looks are everything!

Forget about the Dragon King, I'm going on strike!

"Ugh, how did I trigger this landmine again? I'm so angry."

Raphael gave a cute hum and then stopped playing.

At the birthday party.

Luo Luo pulled Luo Chen out of the crowd. Because of Luo Luo's gaze, the group of people did not dare to continue to act recklessly and went back to doing what they were doing before.

Luo Chen was very satisfied with Luo Luo's performance. A waiter came over with a tray, and Luo Chen handed Luo Luo a glass of red wine while he drank his juice.

Looking at the glass of red wine, Luo Luo glared at Luo Chen with an unfriendly expression: "Did you give me the wrong wine?"

"No."

"Why is mine red wine, and yours juice?!"

"Is there a problem with this?" Luo Chen blinked.

"no problem?"

"Is there a problem?"

"..."

Luo Luo ignored him and picked up a glass of juice.

Luo Chen scratched his head, feeling a pang of regret. It was a shame that his little sister hadn't fallen for it.

He knew, of course, that Luo Luo didn't like drinking red wine. Even though she was already an adult, she still drank juice like a child.

When Han Yan saw that almost everyone had arrived, he picked up the microphone, walked up the steps, and the lights in the hall suddenly dimmed, with only one beam of light shining on him.

Han Yan smiled as he looked at everyone. Standing on the steps, he exuded an air of superiority, as if everyone in the hall was inferior to him.

Once today is over, the Han family will soar to new heights. With the Han family's strength, who in the hall would dare to compete with them in terms of qualifications?

Han Yan restrained his emotions, picked up the microphone, and his kind face betrayed no ambition. He said gently, "It is an honor for the Han family to have you all grace us with your presence amidst your busy schedules. I am very grateful to you all for attending my daughter's birthday banquet. I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of my daughter."

Han Yan's words were met with applause. Han Yan was very pleased, and the feeling of elation rose up in his heart again. That emotion made him excited, and he couldn't wait to announce Ye Lin and Han Zhiqing's engagement immediately.

However, the procedure still needs to be followed.

The process must be done step by step; if he is too hasty, his purpose will be easily discovered.

It is precisely because of this patience that the matter from back then remains unknown and is still a mystery to this day.

Although the Han family's achievements have brought a wave of doubt, history only writes for the victors. No matter how many unknown things are hidden within, the Han family's stature does not allow them to doubt, but only to inspire their admiration.

Han Yan felt that this was correct.

All these years, the Han family has remained safe and sound.

Even fate is in the making; Han Yan is destined to be a successful and great man.

Luo Chen touched his chin, saw the smile on Han Yan's lips, and couldn't help but shake his head.

Luo Luo, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly as she watched Luo Chen's strange behavior. She wanted to ask him something, but at that moment, Han Yan spoke up again.

Alright, enough chit-chat, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome our protagonist today!

As soon as Han Yan finished speaking, he stood aside and made way for the steps, and the beam of light shone on the second floor, at the very top of the steps.

Han Zhiqing was already standing there, followed by Cai Jingya, Wang Gang, and Mu Xiaoxiao.

The four girls, each with a different appearance, drew everyone's attention. The older girl could only shake her head regretfully, thinking to herself that if she were twenty years younger, she would definitely pursue one of them.

However, some young people started to have their own ideas. Although the Han family was the third of the four major families, and their own status might not be good enough for them, it did not affect their desire to pursue Han Zhiqing. Even if they could not win over Han Zhiqing, the three behind her would be easy targets.

With this in mind, they began to plan how to make a lasting impression on each other during their future interactions.

The light shone on Han Zhiqing, who was dressed in a white dress, looking ethereal and otherworldly. Coupled with her calm expression, it was as if she did not belong to this world.

Although Han Zhiqing's appearance ranking wasn't the best in Ningcheng, she was undoubtedly the most beautiful at this moment.

She walked down the steps one by one, the beam of light following her until she reached the spot where Han Yan had stood earlier, where she stopped.