NOVPUBAfter receiving the message from Chen Nan, a flash of excitement glimmered in Zhou Long’s eyes. He immediately had the pre-prepared herbal concoction brought out for the thirteen individuals to consume.
Chen Nan had said that as long as they took the concoction for some time, these people would all unblock their governor and conception vessels. When that happened, each person’s combat strength would increase significantly, and they would be capable of taking on ten opponents with ease.
Zhou Long obviously struggled to believe this.
Because...
He had been taking this concoction every day for the past few days. Even though he hadn’t yet opened up his governor and conception vessels, his strength had increased dramatically.
Before, if he was jumped by more than ten people, he might have won, but he would have been left with injuries.
Now it was different.
Even if he was attacked by more than ten people, he could handle them with ease and effortlessly fend off their attacks.
"If these thirteen can open up their governor and conception vessels and enter the underground world of the provincial city, that would be quite an interesting affair!" Zhou Long smacked his lips, full of anticipation for what these people could achieve.
Looking forward to their dazzling performance!
On the other side.
Chen Nan took a ride-hailing car back to Jinxiu Qiancheng District.
He had a home.
But he dared not return.
Unsure how to face Aunt Yan with whichever emotion.
After pressing the elevator button.
The elevator stuck on the basement first floor didn’t show up for a long time.
This caused Chen Nan to gradually lose his patience, and he grumbled towards the basement level with annoyance, "Can’t people even take the elevator now?"
The next moment.
A familiar voice came from downstairs, "Coming right now, coming!"
Chen Nan’s face showed surprise; he hadn’t expected it to be the young woman who sold oysters.
Soon.
The elevator rose from the basement to the first floor.
When the elevator doors opened, Wang Churan and her husband Yang Shujun came into view with several foam boxes in front of them, filled with palm-sized oysters that looked to be of significant size.
The elevator was even filled with the fishy smell of seafood.
"Sorry to trouble you, Mr. Chen, for delaying your use of the elevator," Yang Shujun apologized to Chen Nan with a full face of remorse. He was a typical bully in the neighborhood.
He often delayed paying the property fees and hogged the elevator, completely lacking in public spirit.
But.
In front of Chen Nan, he acted very restrained.
Not to mention he had run into Chen Nan’s car before and felt somewhat guilty about it.
And he was no fool; Chen Nan could afford two Mercedes cars worth millions each, sporting license plates with ’77777’ and ’88888,’ making it clear he was no ordinary person.
This was someone he certainly didn’t dare to offend.
Put simply, he was the type who bullied the weak but feared the strong.
And when Wang Churan saw Chen Nan, a trace of tenderness flickered through her lovely eyes. It had been quite a while since she had last repaid her debts, and she felt uncomfortable deep within.
Particularly during intimate moments with her husband, Xu Lu couldn’t help but have images of Chen Nan’s robust physique and formidable "assets" involuntarily pop into her head.
Just the thought would send her heart flittering like a startled fawn.
Chen Nan greeted with a smile, "Mr. Yang, where did you get these oysters? They look quite nice!"
Oysters are like a gas station for men, a beauty salon for women.
Although Chen Nan wasn’t the least bit weak, he did fancy oysters.
And, as a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, he was well aware of the importance of preventive measures, particularly in nourishing one’s body and doing so early.
If one waited until health problems arose before taking supplements, it would be too late.
Yang Shujun said with a beaming smile, "I got them at the seafood wholesale market. If Mr. Chen also likes oysters, I can send some over for you to try later."
"I appreciate the gesture, Mr. Yang, but I’ll go buy some myself when I have the time." Seeing that the elevator had stopped on his floor, he said a smiling goodbye and stepped out.
Because it was already twelve o’clock noon.
Xu Lu had left the house as well to head to the herbal tea shop; the house seemed somewhat empty.
He casually sat on the sofa, turned on the television, and enjoyed the blissful solitude.
At the same time.
Yang Shujun and his wife Wang Churan had moved several boxes of oysters into their home.
Yang Shujun picked out over ten pounds of palm-sized oysters and then turned to his wife, speaking softly, "Honey, go take a bath and change clothes, then take these oysters to Mr. Chen’s place."
A surprised expression appeared on Wang Churan’s face as she couldn’t help but ask, "Why should we send him oysters?"
Yang Shujun lit a cigarette, his gaze profound as he said, "Although our business is doing well, it has reached a saturation point. The best way to increase income is to expand our stall."
"However, the commercial street stalls are highly coveted, and they’re obtained through a lottery system. I don’t think we’ll be lucky enough to get a good spot."
"So, we need to think of something else." Yang Shujun sighed. His current location wasn’t bad, but the stall was too small, which meant his daily revenue had plateaued to a steady figure.
To earn more, expansion was essential.
Although he had privately approached the commercial street management staff, they had said that new stalls could only be allocated through the lottery system.
"Hubby, you don’t happen to be thinking of getting Mr. Chen to help us, do you?" Wang Churan frowned slightly.
Yang Shujun nodded, not denying it: "Mr. Chen has managed to run three herbal tea shops on the commercial street, so he definitely has solid connections behind him. If he is willing to help us, all he needs to do is say a word."
Wang Churan was incredulous, "But... we’re not that close, why would he help us?"
At this, Yang Shujun’s face revealed a suggestive smile, "Exactly why I want you to get in touch with Mr. Chen. After all, my wife is so beautiful, if you ask, he certainly won’t refuse easily."
Seeing the sly smile on her husband’s face, Wang Churan’s expression instantly turned to shock, "You... you want me to seduce Mr. Chen?"
Although Wang Churan had been with Chen Nan twice in private, it never crossed her mind that her husband would ask her to use her charms to seduce Chen Nan.
She found it utterly ludicrous.
Yang Shujun took a draw from his cigarette, nonchalantly saying, "How could that be called seduction? It’s simply showcasing your beauty without any reservation!" He chuckled at his own comment.
Wang Churan was a mix of anger and exasperation, snorting dismissively, "Aren’t you afraid he won’t resist temptation and end up forcing himself on me?"
Yang Shujun laughed heartily, "Mr. Chen is a cut above the rest, such people ain’t swayed by sexual allure. Even if you’re pretty, I guarantee, he won’t lay a finger on you."
"If he really liked women, why would he come and go from Jinxiu Qiancheng District alone? With his looks and wealth, he should be surrounded by a multitude of lady friends."
Hearing her husband’s analysis, Wang Churan couldn’t help but scoff. He’s been with me, how could I not know whether he likes women or not?
