Volume One, Chapter 18: You Violent Woman

Chen Fan felt helpless. He was clearly acting with good intentions, yet Ye Qingcheng simply refused to appreciate it. For a moment, he was at a loss. If Ye Qingcheng continued to reject him like this, he wouldn't be able to make any progress at all! It seemed he had no choice but to find an alternative approach.

Just then, Chen Fan’s phone rang. Seeing it was Liu Xiong calling, he answered quickly.
“Hello, Grandmaster An, is there something you need?”
“Young Master, I mentioned before that I have a mine rich in refined gold ore. Recently, many influential people have come to the provincial city. Should I select one from among them for cooperation?”
“If there’s such valuable ore, why cooperate with others? Why not just mine it ourselves?”
“It’s not that simple, Young Master,” Liu Xiong explained. “Refined gold ore is extremely difficult to extract. It requires specialized equipment and personnel. The initial investment alone is astronomical...”

After listening carefully, Chen Fan understood the situation. He pondered for a moment and said, “I’ll handle this matter.”
It was just a question of money. He might not have it, but Junior Sister Shen Ruoyi did! With that thought, he dialed Shen Ruoyi’s number.

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At the Junyue Building, in the CEO’s office, Shen Ruoyi had been restless ever since receiving Chu Meng’s call. She couldn’t eat or drink properly, and everything seemed joyless. She tried every method to get to Jincheng but all efforts ended in failure. Chu Meng’s agents were simply too shrewd.

Just then, her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she leapt up excitedly and answered: “Wuwu... Senior Brother, you called Chu Meng but didn’t call me? I thought you’d forgotten about me!”
“What? You want my help... Oh, Senior Brother, don’t treat me like an outsider. Forget profits and such, I can help with funds and manpower. But... well, Chu Meng has used her authority to restrict my freedom so I can’t leave the city. If I don’t go to Jincheng in person, I’m afraid my people won’t follow your orders... Alright, alright, I’ll trouble you then!”

After hanging up, a faint smile curved Shen Ruoyi’s lips. Chu Meng, Chu Meng, with Senior Brother stepping in, let’s see if you still dare to restrict my movements.

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After speaking with Shen Ruoyi, Chen Fan immediately called Chu Meng.
The moment the call connected, he unleashed a barrage of scolding: “Chu Meng, what’s wrong with you? Why restrict Junior Sister Shen’s freedom? Withdraw your men immediately, and don’t cause such trouble again, do you hear me?”

Chu Meng had been in high spirits upon receiving Chen Fan’s call. But she never expected Shen Ruoyi to report her. She was furious!
Yet Chen Fan’s words were not to be defied. Reluctantly, she ordered her men to withdraw and lifted the restrictions on Shen Ruoyi’s departure. Still seething, she called Shen Ruoyi. The moment the line connected, she spat venomously: “Shen Ruoyi, you’ve learned to tattle, huh? You got me scolded by Senior Brother. This isn’t over—I swear when I get back, I’ll punish you properly.”

Unfazed by the threat, Shen Ruoyi retorted: “Who’s tattling? Senior Brother asked me for help. Since you restricted my leaving the city, how could I not tell him?”

Hearing this, Chu Meng furrowed her brows. “Why did Senior Brother ask you for help? If he’s in trouble, why didn’t he tell me? I would have sent the Black Armored Army immediately...”
“You only know how to fight,” Shen Ruoyi sneered disdainfully. “What do you know about business? Enough, I’m not talking to you anymore. I’m going to dress up beautifully and meet Senior Brother in Jincheng.”

With that, she slammed down the phone.
“You...” Chu Meng was beside herself with frustration at the thought of Shen Ruoyi’s triumphant smile. She donned her armor, stepped out of her tent, and shouted coldly, “Someone, come here!”

The female guards hurried forward, asking, “General, what’s the matter?”
None had ever seen Chu Meng’s face so dark.
“Beat the drums, muster the troops, prepare for battle!”

At that moment, Chu Meng’s fury could only be vented on the enemy.

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