Chapter 97: Can Your Protagonist Stop Using the Same Tricks?

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"Mr. Lin, I don't have much education, and I can't spend my whole life doing cleaning work! I heard you're very skilled in financial investments, so I'd like to learn from you. Is that possible?"

Angkor came up with this excuse on the spot.

This way, he could stay close to Lin Beifan and gather all sorts of valuable information—especially investment-related intel.

Given how much trust Lin Beifan had in him now, his chances of success were quite high.

As expected, Lin Beifan nodded and said, "You're absolutely right! A promising young man like you, Brother Wu, shouldn't be stuck doing cleaning work forever. Even if you wanted to, I wouldn't allow it! Since you want to learn about financial investments, I'll teach you—but whether you succeed will depend on your own abilities."

Angkor was overjoyed. His plan had worked! Losing billions wasn't in vain after all!

"However, finance isn't something you can just pick up overnight. It requires effort and, more importantly, talent! I'll give you a test to see if you have what it takes."

"Mr. Lin, please test me!" Angkor sat up straight, eager to prove himself.

"Finance is deeply connected to the economy. If you can grasp economic trends, you'll understand how to manage finances effectively. Our company is planning to expand into the real economy. So tell me, Brother Wu—if you had a sum of money, which industry would you invest in?"

Expand into the real economy?

This was an opportunity!

A chance to prove himself and establish his influence!

Angkor's mind raced, and he confidently replied, "If it were me, I would invest in the education sector first! There's a saying: No matter how poor you are, you can't neglect education; no matter how hard it is, children shouldn't suffer! Nowadays, parents place great importance on their children's education..."

He went on and on, explaining his reasoning.

Lin Beifan's expression grew strange.

Wait a minute... Isn't this exactly what Ye Xingchen, the so-called "God of War," once said to scam me?

Angkor didn't change a single word!

"That's a good answer!" Lin Beifan said with a smile. "Anything else?"

"The live-streaming industry is also promising..."

Lin Beifan: "..."

Angkor continued talking, listing reasons why live-streaming was a golden opportunity.

"Anything else?"

"The gaming industry is another great option! A single in-game skin can generate hundreds of millions in revenue..."

Angkor kept talking, full of confidence.

Lin Beifan was speechless.

These are all the same industries Ye Xingchen recommended before!

And they all had one thing in common: they looked like thriving businesses now but would eventually collapse due to government policies.

Can these protagonists stop using the same tricks to fool people?

Where was the creativity?

Still, Lin Beifan pretended to be impressed. "Brother Wu, you're incredible! Your insights are almost identical to Brother Ye's! He's now one of our top traders, which proves you have great potential in finance!"

Angkor chuckled humbly. "Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Lin! I'm just talking casually—I'm nowhere near as capable as Manager Ye!"

On the surface, he was being modest.

But inside, he was full of disdain.

Ye Xingchen, you fell into these traps before. You're not so great after all! At best, you're just a glorified fighter.

Lin Beifan shook his head and smiled. "Brother Wu, don't be so modest! You really do have talent in this field. I could already tell from the way you helped me find those treasures!"

Angkor was thrilled. "Mr. Lin, does that mean I can start learning from you now?"

Lin Beifan shook his head. "Not today—I'm visiting Brother Ye in the hospital."

Angkor's eyes gleamed. "Mr. Lin, I'll go with you!"

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Half an hour later, the two arrived at the hospital and entered the ICU ward.

Angkor was stunned when he saw Ye Xingchen, the legendary "God of War."

Because the Ye Xingchen in front of him was completely different from the man he'd heard about.

Even if Ye Xingchen had suffered defeat in his previous life, he would never have looked this miserable.

His face was pale and haggard, his eyes sunken, and his body had become noticeably thinner. He was wrapped in bandages like a mummy, with IV drips attached to both arms.

He looked like he was on his last breath.

Angkor sighed deeply in his heart.

Serves you right!

This is what happens when you help Lin Beifan!

Even if fate didn't punish you, I would have!

At this moment, Lin Beifan grabbed Ye Xingchen's hand with concern and asked, "Brother Ye, how are you feeling? Are you getting better?"

"I'm much better now. Thank you, Mr. Lin, for your concern," Ye Xingchen replied weakly.

Can you stop showing up in front of me all the time?

Seeing you affects my mood and my recovery!

Then, Ye Xingchen noticed Angkor standing beside Lin Beifan. His pupils shrank for a brief moment before he quickly composed himself and asked curiously, "Mr. Lin, who is this?"

Lin Beifan smiled and introduced him. "Brother Ye, let me introduce you! This is a good brother I've recently made—his name is Angkor. He's currently working at our company as a cleaner!"

Ye Xingchen was shocked. "He… became a cleaner?"

You're a top-tier tomb raider! Why on earth would you become a cleaner?

Are you kidding me? Or is this some kind of ploy?

"He doesn't look like a cleaner at all," Ye Xingchen commented.

Lin Beifan chuckled. "I thought the same thing at first, but then I understood—he's not here for work. He's here for love!"

"Love?"

Lin Beifan leaned closer and whispered, "For Liu Ma!"

Ye Xingchen: Cough! Cough!

He nearly choked on his own saliva!

Ye Xingchen had met Liu Ma before—an old woman with a terrifying presence. She was the kind of person who could scare off burglars just by standing in the doorway.

And this tomb raider… had fallen for her?

Have you been living in tombs for too long? Has your taste become this… unique?

"That can't be true!" Ye Xingchen exclaimed.

"It's absolutely true!" Lin Beifan nodded with certainty.

Then, he proceeded to tell the entire story of how Angkor and Liu Ma met, embellishing it with great detail.

Ye Xingchen was so nauseated he almost threw up.

His face darkened. "Mr. Lin, please stop talking! I'm still recovering, and my stomach is weak—I can't handle this!"

Angkor's face also turned black. "Mr. Lin, that's enough. Please stop!"

"Alright, alright. I won't bring it up anymore—it's your personal matter, after all," Lin Beifan said with a teasing grin. Then he turned to Ye Xingchen and added, "But Brother Ye, don't underestimate him! He may be young, but he's very capable!"

Ye Xingchen raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What can he do?"

He's a tomb raider. What kind of skills could he possibly have?

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End of Chapter 97.