Chapter 17: Blurring the Line _1

On the way back, Xu Lele finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She had racked her brains to come up with a good strategy, first and foremost was to get a hold on Ye Ming.

The reason was nothing more than fear that others would discover Ye Ming's excellence and compete with her for the man; thus, she came up with this countermeasure, planning to later spring a surprise on Ye Ming, catching him off guard with a pretend play turned real.

At this moment, Ye Ming had no idea that he was gradually falling into this woman's trap.

All he could think about was concocting the Qi Condensing Pills.

His mother, Jiang Rou, was recuperating in the hospital and would not be discharged until three days later, so Ye Ming planned to use this opportunity to continue making himself stronger.

Therefore, he spent the entire afternoon immersed in the task of concocting potions.

The fragrance of the herbs filled the entire room, with smoke swirling around, and Ye Ming enjoyed it very much.

Following the procedure in his mind, he used his True Qi to control the fire, and within less than ten minutes, he was already sweating profusely.

After two hours had passed, his sweat had soaked through his clothes.

All the herbs worth two million were put into the pot for concoction, and in the end, he obtained three violet Herbal Pills.

Looking at the nail-sized Herbal Pills, Ye Ming smiled helplessly. Concocting potions was indeed not a cheap affair. If he wanted to become even stronger, he would probably need a lot more money.

Afterward, he popped all three Qi Condensing Pills into his mouth at once, wanting to check the results of his effort.

The moment the Herbal Pills entered his mouth, they disappeared instantly, transforming into three streams of gas that entered the interior of Ye Ming's Dantian.

Ye Ming did not dare to neglect his practice and immediately started to regulate his breath to fully digest the Qi Condensing Pills and make them his own.

He was amazed to find that the True Qi contained in these three Herbal Pills was several times more abundant than the Spiritual Energy he absorbed in an entire night, truly an example of getting twice the result with half the effort.

"Indeed, this is good stuff; the two million spent was worth it," Ye Ming exclaimed.

It was also at this time that he discovered other methods of concocting pills hidden in his mind.

For instance, the simplest golden sore medicine and Scar-Removing Pills were remarkable treatments for external injuries, not only healing wounds at a rapid pace but also capable of eradicating scars.

Once they were introduced, these Herbal Pills would certainly cause quite a stir. By then, Ye Ming could also make some money from these pills to become self-sufficient!

...

Early the next morning, the sound of a car horn rang out from below Ye Ming's building.

Without having to guess, Ye Ming knew it was Xu Lele who had arrived.

Upon getting into the car, Ye Ming's eyes lit up. Today, Xu Lele had specifically dressed in a very ladylike long dress, paired with a pair of transparent sandals.

She had also tied her hair into a ponytail, making her look remarkably fresh and clean. Coupled with her charming face, delicate features, and those piercing eyes, Ye Ming found himself unable to look directly at her for a moment.

"Wow, Ye Ming, why are you blushing?" Xu Lele asked on purpose.

Her attire for the day was deliberately chosen, not sure whether Ye Ming would like this style or not.

Seeing Ye Ming's reaction, Xu Lele knew she had succeeded.

"Um... I'm fine, just that you look really beautiful today," Ye Ming said, trying to remain calm.

Xu Lele, happy with her success, also harbored some doubts whether Ye Ming was just pretending.

After all, even when she undressed in front of him, Ye Ming didn't exhibit such a reaction.

"Now that I'm your girlfriend, I can't shame you when we go out, can I?" Xu Lele said.

After teasing a few lines, Xu Lele drove towards the Garden Hotel.

As she just arrived at the hotel parking lot, the sight that met Ye Ming's eyes left him stunned.

He saw several bodyguards dressed in white shirts already lined up in a long queue, with a fashionably-dressed middle-aged man standing in the middle.

When the middle-aged man saw Xu Lele get out of the car, he jogged over with a smile on his face and asked, "Miss Xu, why didn't you tell us in advance that you were coming to Hai City? We would have prepared for your arrival."

The middle-aged man was named Zhang Jiandong, the general manager of the Garden Hotel, and one of the Xu family's most capable lieutenants.

With this backing, Zhang Jiandong was well-known in Hai City, enjoying a very loud reputation.

The person he would welcome in such a manner could only be from the Xu family.

Xu Lele calmly said, "I've been staying at a friend's house for a few days, catching up on old times; I didn't want to disturb you all. Today, I'm here to introduce someone to you."

With that, Xu Lele pointed at Ye Ming and said, "Starting today, the Garden Hotel belongs to him alone."

Zhang Jiandong had no objections, his expression unchanged, respectfully greeting Ye Ming.

The rest of the bodyguards also cast their gazes over in unison.

Ye Ming was momentarily dumbstruck. He had only wanted to borrow the hotel to mess up Xu Ling and Wang Hai's wedding, but who knew it would turn into such a big deal?

Being treated like this for the first time in his life, Ye Ming was caught off guard.

However, he quickly regained his composure, adjusted his mindset, and decided to just play along with the act.

Before Ye Ming could come back to his senses, Xu Lele had already sidled up to him and asked softly, "Dear, I've just recovered from a serious illness and would like to soak in a hot spring. Shall we go together?"

Ye Ming was immediately speechless. Xu Lele's voice was not loud, but it was enough for everyone present to hear.

But when he turned his head, he saw Zhang Jiandong and the others had put on headsets, pretending not to hear.

Seeing Ye Ming's expression, Xu Lele chuckled and said, "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Go have a look around first; I still have some things to take care of."

"Take the time to appreciate what your hotel is like."

Ye Ming heaved a sigh of relief and hurried away.

If he didn't leave now, he didn't know what shocking words Xu Lele might blurt out.

The Garden Hotel was indeed worthy of being the top-ranked five-star hotel in Hai City, with both decor and internal facilities being the most impeccable.

The high-profile people of Hai City conducted their business here.

It goes without saying, Wang Hai must have spent quite a penny to win Xu Ling's hand in marriage.

Unwittingly, Ye Ming wandered into the lobby area designated for receiving guests.

The place was even more luxurious, leaving Ye Ming utterly amazed.

Just as he was marveling at the goodness of wealth, a nauseating voice suddenly emerged.

"Ye Ming? What are you doing here? Is this a place you're supposed to be?"

Turning around at the sound, Ye Ming saw Xu Ling.

Next to her stood Wang Hai, along with several young men.

Xu Ling's face was filled with disgust as she questioned, "Ye Ming, I've already given you a chance, and it's you who didn't know how to cherish it. Why are you still shamelessly clinging to me?"

"Do you really think that by being so persistent, I would change my mind? That's impossible!"