At this moment, Big Wave felt an incomparable bitterness in his heart. He realized that he had misjudged this time. This seemingly ordinary young man was actually someone that even Qian Zijie feared by three points. His previous disdain and contempt had all transformed into fear and regret.
Qian Zijie hesitated for a moment, but still asked, "Lin Shao, do you think... I can take my useless brother away? He's seriously injured and needs to be sent to the hospital immediately." He pointed to Qian Zihao, who was convulsing on the ground, with a flash of worry in his eyes.
Lin Beichen nodded, "Sending him to the hospital is indeed necessary, but..." He changed his tone and looked at Qian Zijie, "Your brother was not very kind to this young lady just now, shouldn't there be some compensation?"
Everyone was stunned at those words. Qian Zihao was already beaten like this, and he still had to pay compensation? Isn't that a bit too much? However, Qian Zijie only frowned and braced himself to ask, "Then... Lin Shao, how much compensation do you think is appropriate?"
Lin Beichen thought for a moment and held up one finger, "Ten million." As soon as this number was spoken, everyone gasped. Ten million? That's simply astronomical! Big Wave and the others thought Lin Beichen was crazy, how could such a demand possibly be met?
Unexpectedly, Qian Zijie hesitated for just a moment, then gritted his teeth and agreed, "Okay, ten million. Lin Shao, give me an account number, and I'll have someone transfer it over right away."
Everyone was utterly shocked, looking at Qian Zijie as if he were a monster. They couldn't fathom why Qian Zijie would so readily agree to such an absurd demand. Could it be that Lin Beichen's background was truly terrifying to this extent?
Chen Yuanyuan was also taken aback at this moment. She tugged at Lin Beichen's sleeve and whispered, "Isn't that too much? Maybe we should just forget it?" She worried that Qian Zijie would turn nasty, which would have unimaginable consequences.
However, Lin Beichen just glanced at her and said calmly, "It's fine, does he dare not to give?" Then he urged Chen Yuanyuan to give the account number to Qian Zijie. Helpless, Chen Yuanyuan had to comply, although she was secretly tongue-tied.
Qian Zijie quickly had ten million transferred to Chen Yuanyuan's account, then hurriedly left with his entourage, as if something bad would happen if they stayed a moment longer, leaving behind a crowd of dumbfounded onlookers and a delighted Chen Yuanyuan and Lin Beichen.
Qian Zijie cast a cold glance at Chen Feng, his eyes filled with disdain and disgust. He nodded slightly, as if confirming a judgment in his mind, then said in a tone that seemed almost icy, "The companies in Port City have always been models of sticking to rules and maintaining public order and good customs. Someone with such bad conduct as you, once your deeds are exposed, I believe no company would be willing to keep you."
These words hit Chen Feng like a heavy hammer, fiercely pounding on his heart. His eyes widened in terror as he looked at Qian Zijie, as if witnessing the arrival of his own doomsday. He screamed hoarsely, "Mr. Qian, you can't do this to me! I've paid my dues for the Qian Family, I've even gone to jail for them!"
However, Qian Zijie turned a deaf ear to his pleas. He coldly scanned the onlooking subordinates, ordering in an indisputable tone, "Why are you still standing around? Quickly get this babbling guy out of here!" As Chen Feng was dragged away, his desperate screams echoed in the air, chilling to the bone.
Qian Zijie watched as Chen Feng was dragged away, a trace of a smug smile appearing on his face. He turned to Lin Beichen, cupped his hands, and said, "Lin Shao, I have some business at home, I need to leave now. Rest assured about the ten million, as soon as I gather the funds, I'll transfer them to Miss Chen immediately." After speaking, he hurried away.
Lin Beichen watched Qian Zijie's retreating figure, a playful smile tugging at his lips. He got back into the BMW, honked a few times. Chen Yuanyuan ran over and got in the car, her face still tinged with a shy blush. However, what Lin Beichen said next stunned her.
"Chen Yuanyuan, although I've helped you and got you ten million in compensation, don't get the wrong idea. I don't have any special feelings for you." Lin Beichen's tone was calm and cold, "I'm quite picky, and girls like you aren't my type at all."
The smile on Chen Yuanyuan's face instantly froze. She widened her eyes at Lin Beichen, as if unable to believe what she heard. The little thoughts in her heart were mercilessly exposed by Lin Beichen, making her feel extremely humiliated and angry. She slammed the armrest, pointed at the car door, and shouted in fury, "Get out of the car!"
Lin Beichen watched Chen Yuanyuan's angry retreating back, couldn't help but curl his lips. His impression of this little vixen worsened, thinking she was not only ungrateful but also bit the hand that fed her. He shook his head and walked back to the hotel.
By this time, the sky outside the window had darkened, and the storm was brewing, creating a stifling atmosphere. Lin Beichen borrowed a coat to put on. Just as he was about to return to his room to rest, he saw Lihuo rushing in.
"What's wrong?" Lin Beichen asked. Lihuo, panting, replied, "That kidnapper, as it turns out, has a problem! They've taken a new kind of drug, it's colorless and tasteless, can't be detected using conventional methods. If they hadn't suddenly fallen ill in jail, we'd still be in the dark."