Lin Chen narrowed his eyes. *Wu Yangcheng?*
He smiled and shook Wu Yangcheng's hand. "President Wu of the Wu family? I've heard so much about you. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Wu Yangcheng's face instantly flushed crimson.
The force in Lin Chen's fingers was terrifying, so intense that Wu Yangcheng nearly cried out.
"President Wu, Uncle Xu and the others often mention you and your distinguished Wu Family. Your family is truly remarkable—"
Lin Chen chattered on, his hand still gripping Wu Yangcheng's, his grip tightening with each word.
As a master of both ancient Chinese medicine and Western medicine, Lin Chen understood human anatomy intimately. He knew exactly how to inflict pain that would leave no visible trace.
Wu Yangcheng gritted his teeth, enduring the agony.
His first instinct was to wrench his hand free, to demand that Lin Chen release him. But then he realized he might be able to use this situation to threaten Lin Chen.
Three seconds. Five seconds...
Lin Chen and Wu Yangcheng held their hands tightly, their silent "cooperation" eerily synchronized.
Wu Yunhui gradually began to sense that something was amiss.
Lin Chen held his uncle's hand for a little too long.
"Uncle, let's talk somewhere else," Wu Yunhui said with a light cough.
Lin Chen released Wu Yangcheng's hand. During the handshake, he had channeled some internal energy into the meridians in Wu Yangcheng's palm. This energy would continue to stimulate his meridians, and it would be most potent at night.
"President Wu, let's continue this another day," Lin Chen said with a smile. "As you can see, I'm holding Qianqian, which isn't convenient right now. How about we schedule a proper talk tomorrow?"
Wu Yangcheng hid his right hand behind his back. It trembled slightly, some areas pale from the grip, others dark red and throbbing with intense pain.
"Alright, we'll talk tomorrow!" Wu Yangcheng said, taking a deep breath and speaking in a low voice.
"See you tomorrow, President Wu," Lin Chen said, smiling as he walked away with Lin Xiaoqian in his arms.
"Daddy, are they bad people?" Lin Xiaoqian asked in her sweet, childish voice.
"How did you know that, Qianqian?" Lin Chen asked with a smile.
"You didn't ask me to call them 'Uncle'," Lin Xiaoqian replied.
"Qianqian, they really were bad guys."
"But you don't need to be afraid. Daddy will protect you," Lin Chen said, kissing his daughter.
Lin Xiaoqian nodded. "Mmm-hmm, Daddy is the strongest."
Not long after, they got into a taxi.
They first took the taxi home, then drove to the company to pick up Xu Mengyao from work.
Meanwhile, Wu Yangcheng and his companions arrived at a large hospital.
"Mr. Wu, your hand is fine," the doctor said after reviewing Wu Yangcheng's CT scan.
Wu Yangcheng demanded, "Fine? Doctor, how can it be fine? My hand still hurts terribly."
The doctor carefully re-examined the CT scan. "Mr. Wu, the results clearly show no damage to your hand."
"Doctor, this doesn't even qualify as a minor injury?"
The doctor was silent for a moment. "Not even a minor injury. Mr. Wu, rest assured, your hand is perfectly healthy."
Wu Yangcheng's face darkened.
His hand throbbed with pain, accompanied by an itching sensation, as if insects were crawling and biting beneath his palm.
"Uncle, let's get a second opinion from another doctor," Wu Yunhui suggested from the side.
Wu Yangcheng left the ward and used his connections to arrange an appointment with a senior specialist at the same hospital.
"Mr. Wu, rest assured," the specialist said after reviewing the CT scan and performing a physical examination. "There's nothing wrong with your hand."
"But Doctor, it still hurts terribly. I'd like to get an MRI just to be sure," Wu Yangcheng insisted.
"It's unnecessary," the specialist replied. "But if you insist, I'll order one for you."
The specialist had someone take Wu Yangcheng to the front of the line, as the hospital leadership had asked them to give him special attention. The MRI results came back quickly.
"Mr. Wu, the MRI results also show that your hand is perfectly fine. You can rest completely assured," the specialist said reassuringly.
Wu Yangcheng: "..."
The test results were clear, yet the pain was undeniable.
"Thank you, Doctor," Wu Yangcheng said, taking a deep breath.
He left the hospital and went to another one. After reviewing the results, the doctor there also declared his hand perfectly healthy.
"Doctor, could the equipment at this hospital be faulty? Should I get another X-ray here?" Wu Yangcheng asked.
The doctor shook his head. "No need. As far as I know, both our hospitals use the same model of equipment, and ours is the most advanced."
Wu Yangcheng's face darkened.
He then went to see several Chinese medicine practitioners. All of them examined him and declared he was perfectly healthy.
"Uncle, are you just faking it? You've been running to so many doctors, trying to create a false impression of a severe injury. That way, you can frame Lin Chen." Wu Yunhui couldn't help but ask.
Wu Yangcheng's face turned black. "I'm not faking anything! My hand hurts like hell. That bastard Lin Chen must have crushed it. I originally planned to get a minor injury, then use the medical report to blackmail him. I never expected it wouldn't show up on the tests."
"These quacks!"
Since the doctors said he wasn't injured, there was nothing he could do.
"Uncle, let's wait until we see Lin Chen tomorrow before deciding," Wu Yunhui suggested. "The Xu family is powerful, but Lin Chen comes from a modest background. Even if he knows some big shot, he'll have to think twice about the consequences of crossing us."
"Hmm," Wu Yangcheng nodded.
"I need to find a proper massage parlor and get a real massage."
***
In the evening, Lin Chen and the others arrived at the Xu Group.
"Mommy!"
Lin Xiaoqian ran joyfully toward Xu Mengyao.
"Qianqian! How did you get back so quietly?" Xu Mengyao exclaimed in surprise.
"Daddy said he wanted to surprise you, Mommy. I missed you so much! Both Daddy and I missed you terribly."
"I missed you both terribly too," Xu Mengyao replied, hugging Lin Xiaoqian and kissing her repeatedly.
Lin Chen also hugged Xu Mengyao.
"Mommy, we ran into two bad guys," Lin Xiaoqian said.
Xu Mengyao looked at Lin Chen, who explained, "It was two people from the Wu Family. I don't know why they were looking for me."
Xu Mengyao was unaware that the Wu Family wanted to have Wu Haoyu released early. Both Lin Chen and Xu Guofeng had kept this matter from her.
"Wu Yangcheng tried to contact me again, but I refused to see him. Did he go to our house to wait for you?" Xu Mengyao asked.
Lin Chen shook his head. "The airport exit."
"I'll meet them tomorrow to see what their tricks are."
"Honey, there's nothing to talk about with the Wu Family," Xu Mengyao said.
She set Lin Xiaoqian down. "Qianqian, go play over there. Mommy and Daddy need to talk."
Lin Xiaoqian nodded.
She ran to the toy area in the corner of the CEO's office.
"Honey, there's something I'm worried about," Xu Mengyao said softly.
"It took Wu Haoyu a long time to get sentenced. He got three years, and he'll be out in just a few months."
"After three years in prison, what if he acts out? I'm afraid he might try to harm you or Qianqian."
Lin Chen held Xu Mengyao's hand. "Sweetheart, why are you worrying about us instead of yourself?"
"He won't target me," she replied. "The Zhao Family withdrew, and their shares were divided among several companies. These companies have strong connections in government circles."
"They don't have unlimited funds. What they care about is acquiring the shares. As CEO of Xu Group, if anything happens to me, the company's stock price will plummet."
Lin Chen nodded slightly.
Xu Mengyao's explanation made perfect sense.
"Honey, do you think the Wu Family is trying to get Wu Haoyu released early?" Xu Mengyao's expression shifted as she suddenly said.
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