Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1535: Trouble Returns

Evening rush hour had descended, and despite the short distance between Nightingale Group and Eastern Group, Ye Xuan found himself spending a full half-hour before finally reaching the underground parking lot of Eastern Group.

The moment Ye Xuan exited his car, heavy, rhythmic footsteps pounded the ground. The imposing Xiong Shan appeared before him in a dash.

"Reporting to boss, the task of returning to Eastern Group within the half-hour timeframe has been successfully completed!" Xiong Shan saluted, his gaze fixed seriously on Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan visibly recoiled, creating some distance. He frowned, admonishing, "Stinky kid, how many times do I have to tell you? Don't stand so close when there's no pressing matter!" Ye Xuan particularly disliked standing next to Xiong Shan; the man's over two-meter height made Ye Xuan appear quite short in comparison.

"Hehe." Xiong Shan was unfazed by Ye Xuan's displeasure. Whether one called him simple-minded or open-hearted, he never expressed dissatisfaction, regardless of Ye Xuan's scoldings or physical admonishments. This was because Xiong Shan understood perfectly that without Ye Xuan, he would have perished long ago in a war-torn region. An orphan, bullied since childhood, all that he possessed now, including his formidable skills, was a gift from Ye Xuan…

"Alright, alright," Ye Xuan waved his hand dismissively. "This is Yan Country, not a battlefield. Cease these formalities from now on."

"Oh," Xiong Shan replied blankly.

"And," Ye Xuan continued, "your sister-in-law just complained about you to me, saying you're not obedient. From this moment on, whatever your sister-in-law commands is my command. Understood?"

Xiong Shan scratched his head, a look of confusion on his face. "Which sister-in-law?"

Ye Xuan shot him a glare. "You dare ask which sister-in-law? What? You planning revenge on your sister-in-law for speaking ill of you?"

Xiong Shan quickly shook his head. "No, I just want to confirm with boss... whose orders am I supposed to follow?"

Ye Xuan felt a momentary awkwardness but masked it with sternness. "Naturally, all the sisters-in-law!"

"Oh, got it." Xiong Shan nodded, his head bowed in deep thought. He began to ponder intently: How many wives does boss have? What do all his wives look like? He must remember them clearly; any mistake would lead to severe consequences!

Observing Xiong Shan's absorption, Ye Xuan felt a mix of amusement and helplessness. He didn't interrupt further, instead lighting a cigarette and leaning against the car door, anticipating the arrival of Lin Tong and Su Yumo.

Not much time passed before Su Yumo appeared in the parking lot.

Upon spotting Ye Xuan's familiar silhouette, a radiant smile bloomed on Su Yumo's face, and she quickened her pace towards him. "Ye Xuan!"

A gentle smile touched Ye Xuan's lips. This woman, truly unwavering in her affection for him. "You've worked all day, you must be tired, right?" he inquired with concern.

"Not at all!" Su Yumo shook her head. She had intended to embrace Ye Xuan affectionately but stopped herself upon noticing Liu Ying and Xiong Shan nearby. She was still quite reserved.

However, Liu Ying observed the interaction and couldn't help but chuckle. "Yumo, if you want to hug him, just do it. Everyone knows your relationship."

"No, it's not appropriate if others see," Su Yumo replied, shaking her head. She consistently adhered to this principle.

Ye Xuan sighed, resigned. It had been a long time, and he wouldn't force Su Yumo to be as uninhibited as Liu Ying.

Noticing Lin Tong and Chi Lian approaching from a distance, Ye Xuan smiled and instructed, "Xiong Shan, escort sister-in-law home."

"Yes!" Xiong Shan acknowledged with a nod. He then turned his expressionless gaze towards Su Yumo. "Sister-in-law, I shall escort you home!"

Su Yumo glanced at Xiong Shan, then back at Ye Xuan with a hint of embarrassment. "Ye Xuan, why don't you let Xiong Shan find a place to rest after he takes me home? He endures the wind and rain out there every night; it's truly arduous."

Without waiting for Ye Xuan's response, Xiong Shan interjected with a glare, "It's not arduous!" Compared to the harsh conditions of a battlefield, it truly was not difficult at all.

Ye Xuan chuckled. "The neighbors at your house are moving out in a couple of days. We'll have Xiong Shan move in next door to you then."

Lin Tong happened to arrive just then, remarking with a laugh, "Yumo, Xiong Shan is someone who has endured great hardships; this isn't considered tough for him. In critical moments, safety is paramount. If anything were to happen to you, Ye Xuan would go mad."

"CEO..." Upon seeing Lin Tong, Su Yumo's face flushed, a sign of subconscious nervousness.

Even though Su Yumo had exchanged a few words with Lin Tong during task handovers in the preceding days, the awkwardness and discomfort persisted when compared to their former closeness.

Lin Tong let out a soft chuckle, "Go home then."

"Okay," Su Yumo replied, nodding before stepping into a nearby luxury car with Xiong Shan.

This vehicle was initially intended for Liu Ying's use to fetch and drop her off, but she had flatly refused, leading to its current assignment as Su Yumo's exclusive transport.

Xiong Shan took the wheel, guiding the car out of the parking lot with Su Yumo inside.

Ye Xuan gazed up at Lin Tong, emitting a rueful sigh, "Wife, the Eastern Group is about to face another crisis."

"I am already aware," Lin Tong confirmed with a nod. "Just moments ago, several real estate firms contacted us, claiming issues with our building materials and expressing their intent to terminate our cooperation."

Problems with the building materials?

This revelation caused Ye Xuan and Liu Ying to falter slightly. Even Chi Lian, who had just returned to Yan Country and was largely uninformed, could instantly perceive this as a malicious scheme.

This scheme was apparently prepared even before Sun Kun began his provocations, a pot of dirty water poised to be doused!

"Their actions are truly unscrupulous, utterly despicable!"

Liu Ying exclaimed, her expression darkening. "Accusing our materials of having problems with such baseless claims allows them to sidestep breach of contract penalties and potentially even demand compensation from us!"

Ye Xuan's sword-like eyebrows drew together slightly; he grasped this logic all too well.

Building materials are merely components. If a solitary company maliciously slandered them, the impact would be minimal. However, if multiple companies colluded, orchestrating events from the shadows to render Eastern Group's materials defective, the ramifications would be immense.

The Eastern Group would be compelled to pay substantial damages, not to mention the severe blow to its reputation. Soon, even minor companies not aligned with the Wang Family would hesitate to procure building materials from the Eastern Group.

Those without existing long-term contracts with Eastern Group would be even less likely to continue.

This maneuver effectively decimated the Eastern Group's building materials venture!

"They haven't demanded compensation, ostensibly citing years of goodwill, and will not hold the Eastern Group accountable," Lin Tong stated, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly as a cold laugh escaped her lips. "Those faces are truly nauseating."

"A pack of scoundrels, not a single decent one among them," Liu Ying declared emphatically. "Their refusal to seek compensation, while appearing magnanimous, is merely a ploy to enhance their standing. They strive to create an image of generosity, much like brigands who steal a hundred dollars and return one, expecting to be hailed as benevolent."

Lin Tong let out a gentle sigh. "We shall discuss this further later. Let us head home first; Little Cloud is expected for dinner."