Chapter 48: I Take a Few Days Off, and You Give Me Green?!
Zhao Tian was seething with rage!
If there was one thing he despised most in this world, it was traitors.
Xiao Chen and Ye Xingchen might not have been his direct subordinates, but before his rebirth, they had fought side by side against the great demon Lin Beifan. They were, at the very least, allies.
Now, being stabbed in the back by former comrades? How could he possibly accept that?
His expression was ice-cold as he muttered, "Xiao Chen! Ye Xingchen! Out of respect for our past ties, I'll let you go for now. But if you continue to aid the enemy, I won't show mercy!"
Holding a glass of red wine, Zhao Tian turned his back to the crowd and ordered, "Keep a close watch on Lin Beifan and his investment company. Report to me the moment anything unusual happens!"
"Yes, Dragon King!" The group responded in unison.
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Meanwhile, Ye Xingchen Returns…
After several days of mental recovery, the second protagonist, Ye Xingchen, finally returned to work.
"Good morning, Mr. Ye!"
"Mr. Ye, you're back! You look refreshed!"
"We were all waiting for your return!"
…
As he walked into the company, employees greeted him warmly. Ye Xingchen responded with a smile, feeling fully rejuvenated after his break.
During this time, he had come to an enlightening realization.
The reason why every investment he made turned a profit wasn't because Lin Beifan was some kind of lucky star…
It was because he himself was lucky!
After all, he was the protagonist.
A reborn Son of Destiny.
The entire world revolved around him, so of course, his luck was off the charts!
His success was inevitable. The only issue was that he had accidentally helped Lin Beifan profit along the way.
Smirking to himself, he thought, "That's just how amazing I am!"
Having figured this out, his mood improved significantly.
"Going forward, I'll just make sure he benefits less."
"In fact, I can even use my current status to gain his trust… then lead him into a money-losing trap!"
With this perfect plan in mind, he stepped into the company.
Spotting the beautiful receptionist at the front desk, he grinned and asked, "Why is everyone smiling so much today? Did we make another big profit?"
The receptionist responded cheerfully, "Good morning, Mr. Ye! Yes, we made quite a bit! While you were away, under President Lin's leadership, we earned another few billion!"
Ye Xingchen nodded, unsurprised.
Although he despised Lin Beifan, he had to admit—when it came to financial investments, the guy was undeniably talented.
But compared to me, the Son of Destiny? He's still far behind.
A mere few billion in a few days? Laughable.
Compared to the billions I could make effortlessly, Lin Beifan was nothing.
The receptionist continued, "But honestly, Mr. Ye, we were all waiting for you to return! Because when you were here, we made even more money! Even Boss Lin kept saying all day long, 'We can't do this without Ye Xingchen!'"
Hearing this, Ye Xingchen felt immensely pleased.
See? This is what it means to be the Son of Destiny! Everywhere I go, I'm praised and valued!
Nothing can change that!
However, just as he was basking in his own greatness, the receptionist added, "But that's not the only reason we're excited."
"Oh? Then what else?" Ye Xingchen asked, curious.
"Mr. Ye, while you were away, our President Lin secured a major deal! He partnered with Belvedere Group's stunning CEO, Chu Ruoxue, to co-develop the Jiangnan land project!"
The receptionist gushed excitedly, "According to President Lin, that land is a future goldmine! It will generate endless profits, ensuring our company's continuous growth! We're all thrilled about this partnership!"
Beaming, she asked, "Mr. Ye, isn't this great news?"
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Ye Xingchen's Mind Collapsed on the Spot.
Good news?
This is the worst f*cking news possible!
What the hell?!
Lin Beifan, you bastard!
I take a few days off to relax, have some hotpot, and sing a few songs… and in that time, you give me a green hat?!
It wasn't completely green yet… but it was getting there!
Because in his previous life, this exact land project was what brought Chu Ruoxue and Lin Beifan together.
Using sweet talk and clever tricks, Lin Beifan had stolen his beloved woman.
And him? The mighty God of War?
He had been forced to watch helplessly as the love of his life fell into another man's arms—powerless to stop it.
After being reborn, Ye Xingchen swore to take revenge on Lin Beifan and then reclaim Chu Ruoxue.
He envisioned a beautiful future—living a happy, blissful life with her, having a chubby son, and making others envious of their perfect love.
But now?
Before I even had the chance to take revenge… that bastard is already making moves on her again?!
And it was happening the exact same way as before!
Ye Xingchen's rage exploded!
"Lin Beifan! You and I… are irreconcilable enemies!"
Without another word, he stormed into the company in a frenzy.
"Mr. Ye, where are you going?"
"I'm going to find President Lin! We need to have a serious talk!"