Chapter 32: "This Devil Is Too Persuasive—I Can't Be Fooled!"
Ye Xingchen had no idea that Lin Beifan had just thrown him under the bus, making him a prime target for a protagonist-level enemy.
At this moment, he was sitting at home, psyching himself up.
"Lin Beifan is a true monster—defeating him won't be easy!"
"In my past life, he single-handedly crushed countless powerhouses, always remaining a step ahead. That's how terrifying he is!"
"This minor setback means nothing! I'm still by his side, and as long as I stay close, I'll have plenty of opportunities to take him down!"
With that comforting thought, he felt a lot better.
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The next day, Ye Xingchen showed up at work rejuvenated and full of energy.
Lin Beifan greeted him with a warm smile.
"Brother Ye, after a day of rest, you're looking much better!"
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Ye Xingchen bowed slightly, a bit ashamed.
"Mr. Lin, I deeply regret leaving you behind yesterday. When I went home, I reflected on my actions and realized how wrong I was…"
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Lin Beifan waved his hand, completely unbothered.
"It's nothing! After all, you only got in that state because you were helping me out."
"Besides, thanks to you, I made a ton of money yesterday!"
"I haven't even had the chance to properly thank you, so how could I possibly blame you?"
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Hearing this, Ye Xingchen felt a surge of gratitude.
"Mr. Lin… you truly are a great leader!"
He clenched his fists with determination.
"I will do my best for you, even if it costs me my life!"
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Lin Beifan suddenly stood up.
"Since you've recovered, come with me—I have a surprise for you!"
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Ye Xingchen was taken aback.
"A surprise?"
Lin Beifan smirked mysteriously.
"You'll see when we get there!"
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Following Lin Beifan's lead, Ye Xingchen stepped into a large conference hall.
Lin Beifan stopped at the entrance, gesturing for him to go in first.
Ye Xingchen, a battle-hardened warrior, had no fear.
"In this world, no one can defeat me… except Lin Beifan."
"And right now, we're still allies—he has no reason to harm me."
So, without hesitation, he pushed open the door and stepped inside.
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BANG! BANG!
Fireworks exploded overhead, showering him in a rain of confetti.
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A massive crowd inside cheered in unison:
"SURPRISE!!!"
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Ye Xingchen blinked in confusion.
"What… is going on?"
He looked around—the room was decorated festively.
There were bottles of fine wine, plates of snacks, and an overall atmosphere of celebration.
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Ye Xingchen turned to Lin Beifan, completely puzzled.
"Mr. Lin, this is…?"
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Lin Beifan walked forward, still smiling.
"Brother Ye, yesterday you helped our company earn hundreds of millions—your contributions were immense!"
"So, we're throwing this celebration in your honor!"
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Ye Xingchen quickly shook his head.
"Mr. Lin, I didn't really do anything…"
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Lin Beifan's expression darkened slightly.
"Brother Ye, don't be so humble!"
"If it weren't for your advice and guidance, we never would've made that money!"
"I'm someone who rewards merit and punishes wrongdoing fairly. If you've done well, then you deserve to be rewarded!"
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With that, he clapped his hands.
A beautiful assistant, Liu Rumei, walked forward, carrying a bright red sash.
On the sash, written in bold golden letters, were the words:
"OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR"
A huge red flower was pinned at the center.
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Lin Beifan personally took the sash and draped it over Ye Xingchen's shoulders, his expression solemn.
"Stand still, Brother Ye—I'll put it on for you!"
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And then—
Lin Beifan pulled out a gold-plated certificate.
The most eye-catching detail was the bolded amount in the center:
"1,000,000 RMB BONUS"
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Ye Xingchen stiffened.
"Mr. Lin, this is…?"
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Lin Beifan grinned.
"This is your bonus!"
"Brother Ye, you made so much money for us, and your contributions were outstanding!"
"So, after careful consideration, I've decided to award you a 1-million-yuan bonus!"
"It's not much, but please accept it with a smile!"
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Ye Xingchen was about to politely decline, but Lin Beifan immediately cut him off.
"Don't refuse—you deserve it!"
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The employees surrounding them erupted in envy.
"One million bonus?!"
"That's three years' salary for me!"
"Five years for me!"
"This guy is so lucky!"
"Not just lucky—he followed the right boss!"
"If it were me, I'd stick with Mr. Lin for life!"
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Lin Beifan smiled warmly and raised a hand.
"Since our department made huge profits, I have another announcement!"
"This month, everyone's salary and bonuses will be DOUBLED!"
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The crowd exploded with excitement.
"We're getting a share too? Amazing!"
"Double salary and bonuses?! That's a fortune!"
"Mr. Lin is so generous!"
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A wave of cheers filled the hall.
"THANK YOU, MR. LIN!!!"
Thunderous applause followed.
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Lin Beifan grinned even wider.
"And for Brother Ye's outstanding contributions, his salary will be TRIPLED!"
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The audience went wild again.
"On top of the 1-million-yuan bonus, he's getting triple salary too?!"
"Mr. Lin treats him so well!"
"I wish I had a boss like this!"
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More applause.
"CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!"
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Lin Beifan stepped forward, his voice ringing with authority.
"From now on—as long as you follow me, I will never treat you unfairly!"
"As long as you contribute, no matter who you are, you will be rewarded!"
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Another round of deafening applause.
"CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!"
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The entire room was filled with excitement and admiration.
For a moment, everyone felt like they could see a bright future ahead.
Even Ye Xingchen felt something stir within him.
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He looked at the flowers scattered across the room, the applauding employees, the jealous yet admiring gazes, the million-yuan check in his hand, and the shiny red sash on his chest…
And for just a second—
He felt the urge to devote himself completely to Lin Beifan.
"I would die for this man…"
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—WAIT!
—WHAT THE HELL AM I THINKING?!
Ye Xingchen shook his head violently, breaking free from the moment.
"This guy is a DEMON! The ENEMY of my two lifetimes!"
"I should be plotting to KILL HIM, not pledge loyalty!"
He clenched his fists and forced himself to stay calm.
"I won't be fooled!"
"I must remain vigilant at all times!"
"No matter what—I can't let him sway me!"