Previously on Supreme Divine Physician in the City...
Diana continues to view Ye Xuan as a god, despite his own self-doubt. Ye Xuan reflects on Wang Qianjun's downfall, noting his family's helplessness and lack of support from allies. He decides not to save Wang Qianjun, believing Wang is already 'heart-dead'. Later, Ye Xuan comforts Liu Ying, who reminisces about her parents and worries that despite Ye Xuan's actions against the Wang family, Liu Qiankun has benefited the most. Ye Xuan dismisses this, stating the Liu family's prosperity is temporary. After a week, Wang Qianjun dies alone, his death unmourned and his family lineage extinguished. Ye Xuan arranges his burial and places the only bouquet of flowers at his grave.
"After the Liu Family seized the Wang Family’s properties, their descendants were left destitute. Within a mere few days, they met ghastly ends on the streets, primarily due to severe poisoning. The circumstances were excruciatingly grim!"
Upon absorbing this information, Ye Xuan felt no great surprise, only a touch of sentiment.
The once-illustrious and formidable Wang Family was utterly vanquished. In this era where only the strong survive, it wouldn't take long for their legacy to fade into obscurity.
Years from now, should anyone dare to recall the once-prominent Wang Family, it's likely no one will even remember.
What indeed was the Wang Family? And who was Wang Qianjun?
Including himself, Ye Xuan orchestrated the most modest of funerals for Wang Qianjun. Afterward, he simply erased all connections to the Wang Family, resuming his life as if nothing had transpired.
As if… their existence had never been.
Throughout the course of this past week, the Eastern Group witnessed a relentless surge in its stock price, achieving daily upper limits. Its market capitalization was experiencing an almost unbelievable ascent.
Some voices expressed concern, questioning whether Eastern Group’s explosive growth might spell a deceptive facade of external strength masking internal fragility, thereby exposing them to considerable risk.
However, those with genuine insight understood that the dramatic inflation of Eastern Group’s market value and wealth was far from being mere speculative maneuvering. Their sustained strategic alliance with the Carter Family, coupled with their cordial relationship with the Held Family, provided a robust foundation for Eastern Group to rapidly ascend among Yan Country's premier conglomerates.
While the speed of their expansion might appear astonishing when contrasted with their status as a minor enterprise mere months prior, it was, in reality, entirely substantial.
The meteoric rise of Eastern Group propelled Lin Tong’s personal wealth to an unprecedented level. As a major shareholder, her net worth silently breached the ten-billion mark!
In comparison to Yan Country’s reigning richest woman, Li Xiyuan, Lin Tong now possessed an almost equivalent amount of paper wealth.
Meanwhile, Eastern Group also showcased its undeniable market appeal.
An untold number of conglomerates extended congratulatory offers. In a single week, Eastern Group secured billions in financing, effectively alleviating its prior precarious cash flow situation.
Everything now appeared to be progressing along a preordained path toward unparalleled success.
As high-ranking executives within Eastern Group, Lin Tong, Liu Ying, and Lin Jing had been overwhelmingly occupied during this period. This left Ye Xuan with an excess of idle energy, leading him to inadvertently burden the beautiful An.
At this very moment, Ye Xuan found himself within the office of the Human Resources Director, engaged in an intimate encounter with Su Yumo.
In broad daylight, they were, quite simply… a pair of incorrigible lovers!
The tempest had subsided.
Ye Xuan reclined on the sofa, lit a cigarette, and inhaled deeply, savoring a present life that felt impossibly perfect.
Su Yumo, nestled in his embrace, was breathing heavily. Her delicate features were flushed, her gaze unfocused and languid, exuding an aura of vulnerability that was, at first glance, utterly captivating.
"Ye Xuan, you’re so thoughtless. The CEOs are utterly exhausted from their work, yet you come seeking me out daily. We truly owe them an apology!"
Having regained some measure of her strength, Su Yumo couldn’t help but playfully chide Ye Xuan.
In the past, Su Yumo had yearned for Ye Xuan’s frequent visits. However, his current frequency was alarmingly high, stirring feelings of guilt toward Lin Tong and, frankly, leaving her physically depleted!
Who claims there are only weathered oxen and no depleted fields?
Su Yumo felt as though she was being utterly spent.
"Yumo, you misunderstand. While they are busy, so am I!"
Ye Xuan stated, one hand holding his cigarette and the other his mobile phone: "See? As soon as we finish, I immediately begin reviewing all sorts of news. I may appear idle, but I am constantly overseeing our company’s affairs!"
"I refuse to believe your charade!" Su Yumo retorted with mock indignation: "Sister Liu Ying confided that she’d sooner believe in ghosts than trust a single word you say!"
Ye Xuan: "..."
Liu Ying, your interference is excessive!
Suddenly, Ye Xuan felt an overwhelming sense of injustice. He couldn’t pinpoint when it began, but as the sole male figure in this household, no one seemed to believe him anymore.
Even Su Yumo, who once placed unwavering faith in him, had been swayed by Liu Ying’s influence!
Truly, I haven't been idle!
I’ve been meticulously observing the Liu Family’s movements. They are still consolidating the Wang Family’s assets. Everything is progressing as planned; surely my ceaseless efforts deserve commendation and praise?
Women, I’ve seen through your games!
Yet, speaking of the Liu Family, their current circumstances are not entirely without challenges.
Despite the Liu Family’s immense wealth, the assimilation of the Wang Family’s extensive assets has significantly taxed Ye Xuan’s energy reserves over this period. Now that the Liu Family has taken charge, they have managed to stabilize the situation. However, to fully digest this substantial acquisition will necessitate a considerable infusion of capital.
The ascendancy of the Liu Family to replace the Wang Family also brought with it obligations of tribute to the Zhao Family, the Holy Mansion, and their long-standing allies from Qingcheng Mountain. While this elevated status appeared advantageous, the accompanying burdens were equally significant.
In essence, though the Liu Family now held more power than the former Wang Family, they concurrently faced greater perils.
Should the Liu Family falter, their downfall could be even more catastrophic than that of the Wang Family.
In this world, a fundamental principle dictates that rewards and risks are often two sides of the same coin.
Consequently, it was improbable that the Liu Family would possess the capacity for a large-scale assault on Ye Xuan in the immediate future, granting him a period of respite...
Suddenly.
Su Yumo's mobile phone, resting on the coffee table, began to ring.
“Ye Xuan, could you hand me my phone?” Su Yumo inquired indolently.
Ye Xuan reached for it casually and observed the caller ID; it was Su Qinian.
Su Yumo answered the call.
From the other end, Su Qinian’s agitated voice echoed: “Yumo, where are you? I… I’ve gotten myself into serious trouble!”
“What is it?” Su Yumo’s demeanor shifted upon hearing his words.
“Yumo, I swear to you, I’ve been on my best behavior in Qingfeng Town; this predicament is entirely the result of someone bullying us!” Su Qinian hastily clarified.
This particular trouble was not, in fact, instigated by Su Qinian’s own recklessness.
It stemmed from an old issue he had left unresolved.
During Su Qinian’s former gambling escapades, he had depleted Su Yumo’s finances and borrowed funds from numerous relatives within the Su Family, many of which remained outstanding.
Many relatives, recognizing Su Qinian's lack of means to repay, had seemingly written off the debts.
However, a select few relatives were relentless in their pursuit, not only demanding repayment but also subjecting him to all manner of insults and curses, severely damaging Su Qinian’s reputation.
This outcome was somewhat unavoidable, as the culpability lay with Su Qinian; all of this was simply the consequence for his past transgressions.
Su Qinian acknowledged his errors and, upon realizing them, began to devise every possible strategy for repayment.
Fulfilling one's financial obligations was only just.
Having secured the position of factory director in Qingfeng Town and earning a stable income, he commenced regular monthly repayments, reserving only a modest sum for his living expenses.
Over the ensuing months, his consistent payments to numerous relatives eased the strain, and the majority of these relatives, showing understanding, began to view him in a more favorable light.
