Chapter 38: The Two Protagonists Backstab Each Other!

On this day, Ye Xingchen dragged his exhausted body into Lin Beifan's office.

"Mr. Lin, I'm completely drained. I'd like to take a few days off."

"Leave?" Lin Beifan looked surprised. "Why do you need leave?"

"The work pressure is too much! Over the past few days, I've been pushing myself so hard that my hair is turning gray, my sleep is terrible, and I'm mentally exhausted! That's why I need some time off!" Ye Xingchen nodded, looking weary.

He was genuinely afraid that if this continued, he'd lose his mind!

There was nothing more humiliating than personally helping his enemy rise to the top!

It was like sending the woman you love into another man's bridal chamber—pure agony!

Lin Beifan nodded with understanding. "Since you're tired, take a good rest! Work is important, but health comes first! I don't want to lose such a talented person like you!"

Ye Xingchen: "Thank you, Mr. Lin, for understanding!"

Lin Beifan smiled warmly.

"You've made billions for our company in just a few days—your contribution is enormous! To show my appreciation, I've approved a 100 million bonus for you! Check your bank account—it should already be there!"

"Also, I'm promoting you! You don't have an official title yet, but your rank and benefits will now be equivalent to a general manager—a 1 million annual salary, full insurance and benefits included! Hahaha!"

Ye Xingchen's heart wavered slightly.

He had to admit—Lin Beifan was incredibly charismatic.

He was willing to share power and give money.

If he had made billions, he would have never handed out 100 million to a newcomer he barely knew!

But Lin Beifan did—without hesitation.

And he even promoted him on the spot.

No wonder this guy had so many loyal subordinates in his previous life!

"Thank you, Mr. Lin!"

"No need to thank me—you earned it!"

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A Visit to the Hospital

Lin Beifan put on his coat.

"Mr. Lin, where are you headed?" Ye Xingchen asked.

Lin Beifan chuckled. "I'm going to visit Brother Xiao at the hospital, of course! He must be feeling lonely, so I drop by often to check on him and help ease his troubles!"

Ye Xingchen hesitated, then said, "Mr. Lin, let me come with you!"

Soon, the two of them arrived at the hospital.

Lin Beifan walked into the ward, carrying a bouquet of white flowers, his expression solemn.

"Brother Xiao, how are you feeling?"

Xiao Chen replied flatly, "Much better."

"I've been swamped with work these days, so I couldn't come sooner. I hope you won't blame me!"

Xiao Chen sighed, "I'd be happier if you never came…"

"Haha! Brother Xiao, you really know how to joke!" Lin Beifan laughed.

At that moment, Xiao Chen noticed Ye Xingchen standing behind him.

His anger surged instantly.

"Why is he here?!"

He hated Lin Beifan.

But he hated backstabbers even more!

Especially someone like Ye Xingchen, who went all-in to help Lin Beifan—the very person he despised!

Seeing him now infuriated him!

Lin Beifan patted Ye Xingchen's shoulder, his face full of pride.

"Brother Xiao, do you know? Brother Ye is a true genius!"

Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed. "Why do you say that?"

Lin Beifan grinned.

"Our Brother Ye is an investment prodigy—his instincts are razor-sharp! Do you know how much he's made me these past few days?"

Xiao Chen's brows furrowed. "How much…?"

Lin Beifan raised three fingers.

"3 billion! In just a few days, he's helped me earn 3 billion by trading gold, crude oil, and futures!"

Xiao Chen almost coughed up blood.

"What did he just say?!"

"3 billion… in just a few days?!"

Based on his knowledge, even in his past life, Lin Beifan—the demonic mastermind—had never made money this fast!

Back then, it took Lin Beifan four months to grow his investment firm to 3 billion.

That speed alone was already monstrous.

But now?

With Ye Xingchen's help, Lin Beifan had done it ten times faster!

This meant—Lin Beifan's rise to power would be even faster and more unstoppable!

"Ye Xingchen! You bastard!!!"

Not only did you help him make hundreds of millions before, but now you've added billions to his fortune?

You betrayed me so thoroughly!!!

"I have never seen such a shameless traitor in my life!!!"

Xiao Chen's eyes blazed with fury—he wanted to kill him on the spot!

Ye Xingchen, on the other hand, looked confused.

"Why is he so mad?"

"What did I ever do to him?"

"I'm the one who's truly suffering here!"

"His fiancée was stolen, yet he still calls Lin Beifan brother! If anyone's a traitor, it's him!"

At that moment, Lin Beifan patted Xiao Chen's shoulder gently.

"Brother Xiao, get some good rest. I'll come see you again tomorrow!"

Then, he and Ye Xingchen turned and left.

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Xiao Chen's Resolve

As soon as they were gone, Xiao Chen clenched his fists tightly.

"I can't stay here any longer!"

"I have to get out of this hospital—I need to recover as quickly as possible!"

"Lin Beifan now has billions in funds, and his power is only going to grow at an even faster rate!"

"If I don't act now, there'll be no stopping him!"

His eyes burned with determination.

"No matter what… I must destroy Lin Beifan!!!"

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[To be continued…]