Bang... Chu Xiang's head made heavy contact with the floor. He didn't even groan before passing out.
Ye Xingchen turned around and glanced at Chen Dong.
Chen Dong was already terrified. In Tianhai, there weren't many people who dared to beat Chu Xiang like this.
"Who are you? Do you know who you hit?" Chen Dong composed himself.
"Chu Xiang, the direct descendant of the Chu family, one of the four great families of Tianhai." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly.
"If you dare offend the Chu family, you will die a terrible death," Chen Dong said tremblingly.
*Slap!* Ye Xingchen slapped him across the face, sending him flying several meters away. Chen Dong trembled as he got up, no longer daring to be defiant.
Chu Xiang was beaten like a dead dog, so what is he anyway? If he keeps arguing, he'll probably get another beating.
"Is Haoshi Entertainment yours?" Ye Xingchen asked.
“Yes, it’s mine.” Chen Dong nodded.
"Bring me the termination agreement. Starting today, Lin Nianwei is no longer an artist under your company. This is a peaceful termination, and neither party will pursue the other's liability," Ye Xingchen said. "After the termination, she can choose a new entertainment company without being bound by a non-compete agreement."
For someone like Lin Nianwei, if she terminates her contract, she will face two consequences: first, an exorbitant penalty for breach of contract; and second, she will be barred from appearing in public for three years after the contract is terminated.
This is a devastating blow to a popular movie star, because there are countless new popular actresses in the entertainment industry. Let alone three years, even if you don't appear in the public eye for a few months, no one will remember you at all.
"Don't even think about it! Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you interfere in Haoshi Entertainment's business?" Chen Dong was both shocked and furious.
When his own interests were threatened, he was no longer afraid. He roared, "I'm warning you, I have connections. If you dare to meddle in Haoshi's business, believe me, I'll have someone kill you."
*Slap*... Ye Xingchen responded with a slap, then grabbed his hair, pushed him to the ground, and gave him a beating.
In less than two minutes, the guy was pleading desperately, "Stop hitting me, I'll sign, I'll terminate the contract with her right away, please stop hitting me."
"Draft the contract, immediately." Only then did Ye Xingchen stop.
The guy's hands trembled as he began drafting the contract. After he finished, Ye Xingchen glanced at it and expressed his satisfaction.
"Have someone print it out and send it over right away." Ye Xingchen kicked him.
"Yes, right away, it'll be delivered right away." Chen Dong didn't dare to utter a word. He took a picture of the contract with trembling hands and then had someone deliver it quickly.
Lin Nianwei signed the contract in duplicate, forcing herself to stay awake, and then collapsed into Ye Xingchen's arms and fell into a deep sleep.
Ye Xingchen grabbed the contract, then carried Lin Nianwei out the door.
Chen Dong watched Ye Xingchen leave, trembling, then his legs gave way and he collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Ye Xingchen carried Lin Nianwei to a nearby hotel, where he used acupuncture to expel the poison from her. The medicine these people used was no ordinary stuff; if it wasn't completely removed, it could damage her liver and kidneys.
After all that effort, the remaining poison in Lin Nianwei's body was finally cleared away.
"Alright, you're fine now. Eat a light diet for the next few days. I'll prescribe a detox soup; take it once a day, and you'll be better in a week." Ye Xingchen turned around and started writing the prescription.
Suddenly, he felt a soft, delicate body press against his back, and then a pair of arms wrapped around his neck. It was Lin Nianwei hugging him from behind.
"Didn't you clear your poison?" Ye Xingchen was stunned, and suddenly found it hard to breathe.
To facilitate acupuncture, she wore a thin, gossamer-thin shirt and an extremely short skirt, revealing her two smooth, delicate legs. How could anyone live with such allure?
"I'm very sober now, I... want to give my body to you." Lin Nianwei gently bit Ye Xingchen's ear, making Ye Xingchen lose control.
"Why are you so pessimistic?" Ye Xingchen said, both amused and exasperated.
"I've learned something today: there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. I want to be famous, but I have to pay a price." Lin Nianwei said softly, "I don't know how long I can hold on, but rather than letting those bastards benefit me, I'd rather give myself to you. At least I don't hate you."
"No, you're in a bad mood right now. What if you regret it when you wake up tomorrow?" Ye Xingchen chuckled and gently removed her arm.
"Don't you like me?" Lin Nianwei asked with a hint of resentment. It was the first time she had taken the initiative to seduce a man, but she had actually been rejected.
"Only a bastard wouldn't like beautiful women, but I don't like taking advantage of others. I'll give you some time to think it over. If you're really sure you want to be my woman, then come find me." Ye Xingchen finished writing the prescription and handed it to her.
He stood up and said, "Get some rest. If those people cause you any trouble, just call me."
Ye Xingchen left after speaking, but Lin Nianwei stood there in a daze. She suddenly realized that Ye Xingchen was different from other men. Looking at the neat and powerful words on the prescription in her hand, a smile suddenly appeared on her lips.
The next day, at the Canglang Base.
Ling Yan invited Ye Xingchen over, and Ye Xingchen also wanted to ask Li Chengyun for some resources, so he came.
“My grandfather came from Yanjing. First, to visit an old friend, and second, because he heard that you are a skilled doctor, so he brought along an old friend who is in poor health and would like to ask you to take a look at him.”
At the entrance of Canglang, Ling Yan greeted Ye Xingchen.
“My consultation fees are very high,” Ye Xingchen said.
“We’re practically family now, how dare you ask for a consultation fee?” Ling Yan rolled her eyes at him.
"Wait, when did we become a family?" Ye Xingchen was startled.
“I told you about the bet we made last time. You said if I lost, I would have to sleep with you. If you sleep with me, I will definitely marry you. Aren’t we family?” Ling Yan said confidently.
"What are you talking about? I said I'd have a beautiful woman all to myself for one night, not something as vulgar as you're saying. Besides, I was just joking." Ye Xingchen said anxiously.
He had already figured out the background of the Ling family; they were definitely a prominent family in Yanjing. He couldn't afford to offend Ling Yan, at least not before he broke through to the 8th level of the Supreme Jade Purity Dao Scripture.
“But I took it seriously.” Ling Yan stopped and said earnestly to Ye Xingchen, “I’ve taken a liking to you, and I don’t want to be a victim of a political marriage and marry a man I don’t like.”
Ye Xingchen was both amused and exasperated. Ling Yan was, after all, a daughter of a prominent family. Where was her composure? Where was her pride?
In an open space at the base, an imposing old man, clearly a long-time figure in a high position, stood—Ling Yan's grandfather, Ling Xingyan.
But next to him was Ling Jun, the one Ning Xin took to the Star Gathering; he was actually Ling Yan's younger brother.
There was an elderly man in a wheelchair in front of the two. Although he was not able to move around easily, his eyes were bright and his face was as smooth as jade. He had a strong strength that he did not reveal.
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