Chapter 14
Under Qin Ge’s patient massage, the elderly woman, who had been gasping for breath and whose face was pale with suffocation, gradually regained her composure. Her breathing became steady, and her complexion flushed with a healthy rosiness.
Qin Ge leaned closer and softly asked, “Grandma, are you feeling better now?”
The old woman nodded. “Much better.”
She asked, puzzled, “Qin Ge, where did you learn this massage technique?”
She had consulted countless doctors for her ailments, both Western and traditional Chinese practitioners. She had even tried traditional Chinese massage before, but the results had been minimal. If massage alone could cure her chronic condition, why would she bother with Western medicine?
Qin Ge deliberately answered, “I learned it from an intern at our company.”
In reality, Lin Xiaojin’s stolen knowledge didn’t even scratch the surface of traditional Chinese medicine. How could it compare to the vast repository of medical wisdom stored in Qin Ge’s mind?
His real motive was to subtly remind Jiang Yingxue of Lin Xiaojin’s presence.
To make a woman—especially Yunhai City’s most beautiful woman, Jiang Yingxue—sense a threat, one must create a formidable enemy. While Lin Xiaojin at her current level might not seem like a worthy opponent, Qin Ge planned to elevate her status strategically.
But that wouldn’t stop him. He could independently raise Lin Xiaojin’s value, after all!
As expected, upon hearing this, Jiang Yingxue frowned. “Lin Xiaojin?”
Qin Ge feigned surprise, turning his head. “You know her?”
“No, not really,” Jiang Yingxue shook her head. “I’ve just run into her before.”
She had assumed Lin Xiaojin was simply leveraging her looks to gain Qin Ge’s favor at the company.
She never imagined Lin Xiaojin possessed such abilities.
It seemed she had been judging people through a narrow lens, underestimating them.
She turned to Qin Ge, her curiosity piqued. “If Grandma has another episode like this, can you help with the massage again?”
Qin Ge nodded. “Of course!”
The elderly woman seemed tempted but worried about disrupting Qin Ge’s work. “Medication can also provide relief.”
Qin Ge gently grasped her hand. “Grandma, those medications have significant side effects. I’ll handle the massages from now on.”
“Just rest for a while. You’ll feel much more relaxed when you wake up.”
The elderly woman obediently hummed in agreement. “Then I’ll take a nap.”
Qin Ge turned off the light and closed the door.
He and Jiang Yingxue walked out of the bedroom together.
Back in the living room, Jiang Yingxue looked at Qin Ge, her voice filled with gratitude. “Thank you so much. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have known what to do.”
Qin Ge waved his hand. “You don’t need to thank me. I intervened for Grandma’s sake, not yours.”
To be fair, Jiang Yingxue’s grandmother truly doted on him.
It’s no exaggeration to say that the former Qin Ge, that pathetic loser, only found warmth and comfort in her presence.
“Grandma’s asleep,” Jiang Yingxue said, invitingly. “Let me treat you to dinner.”
Qin Ge rolled his eyes. “There’s no need. Stop flattering yourself.”
“You need to face reality. We’ve already broken up.”
“You’re you, and I’m me.”
“Why would we eat together if we’re not together?”
“We don’t even have any business dealings. Do you really think men and women can’t just be friends?”
Jiang Yingxue anxiously pressed, “Then why did you offer to give Grandma a massage? Were you lying to her?”
Qin Ge coldly replied, “That part was genuine, out of respect for Grandma. But maintaining the pretense of being your boyfriend was a lie—a well-intentioned one.”
“Fool the old lady if you must, but don’t fool yourself too.”
Jiang Yingxue clenched her fists, her voice incredulous. “Qin Ge, are you serious?”
“Are you really breaking up with me?”
Qin Ge tilted his head. “What else would I do? Play games? I’ve already taken back all the gifts I gave you.”
“No, you haven’t returned one more gift!”
He pointed at Jiang Yingxue’s delicate, jade-like nose, urging, “Don’t drag this out. If we’re breaking up, let’s make a clean break. Hurry up and give me back that gift!”
Remembering that gift, Jiang Yingxue’s fair face flushed crimson with embarrassment and anger. She gritted her teeth, retorting in humiliated indignation, “Qin Ge, have you no shame? You’re really demanding back the lingerie I’ve worn?”
Qin Ge countered sharply, “It’s not lingerie!”
His expression grew stern as he emphasized with perfect enunciation, “It’s the LAPERLA Madame, MAISON, B01075D Push-Up Lace Embroidered Underwired Black Bra!”
“Remember, it’s the original—no, it’s the original item. Don’t give me a knockoff. The point is to reclaim the sentiment behind it.”
Qin Ge left, giving Jiang Yingxue no chance to retort.
No matter how beautiful she was.
Even if she was the first beauty of Yunhai City.
She was still a woman.
A woman’s heart is as fathomless as the sea.
But now, he had found the needle in Jiang Yingxue’s heart, and had even threaded nylon through its eye.
Now, no matter how wildly he shook it,
that needle in Jiang Yingxue’s heart would never escape his grasp!
“Qin Ge!”
Jiang Yingxue watched Qin Ge’s retreating figure, biting her lip in fury.
She had only rejected his marriage proposal.
She had never said she wanted to break up.
How dare he end things so abruptly!
And even change the company name to “Qinyun Tiancheng.”
Was he serious?
Fine, a breakup it is!
Did he think she, Jiang Yingxue, couldn’t let go?
Did he think she would be scared?
That she would miss him?
That she couldn’t accept it?
Jiang Yingxue clenched her fists, her teeth itching with fury. “If you want a breakup, then fine!”
“Qin Ge, you’ll regret this!”
“When you come crawling back to me later!”
“I’ll never accept your proposal again!”
“Jiang Yingxue will never look back!”
“Qin Ge, you’re reaping what you sow! Just wait and see!”
Ding! Daughter of Destiny Jiang Yingxue has generated anger toward the host. Reward: +1000 Villain Points!
Ding! Daughter of Destiny Jiang Yingxue has generated extreme shame and indignation toward the host. Reward: +2000 Villain Points!
Ding! Daughter of Destiny Jiang Yingxue has generated a slight sense of regret toward the host. Reward: +12,000 Villain Points!
Hiss…
Even Qin Ge, sitting in his Rolls-Royce Phantom, couldn’t help but jolt at the System’s notifications, nearly spilling his drink.
It’s not even halfway through yet!
She’s already regretting it?
And just a slight sense of regret earned me 12,000 Villain Points?
Damn, regret must be worth a fortune!
Flush with his bountiful rewards, Qin Ge grew even more determined to drive Jiang Yingxue to the brink of ecstasy and despair!
With a grand wave of his hand, he declared, “All in on the lottery!”
Little Bird Vodka, going all-in on the first hand!
Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained Body Strengthening Pill +1!
Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have participated in the lottery!
Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have participated in the lottery +2!
“……”
[ Ding! Congratulations, Host, for participating in the lottery +13! ]
[ Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Body Strengthening Pill +2! ]
[ Ding! Host failed to draw a prize in thirteen consecutive attempts, triggering the Guaranteed Divine Ability. Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Gun Kata! This Divine Ability activates automatically, granting the Host complete mastery over all modern firearms. Furthermore, bullets fired by the Host can curve mid-flight, guided by their will. ]
[ Holy shit? ]
Gun Kata?
Bullets that defy physics, curving mid-flight?
A Divine Ability like this actually exists?
Qin Ge was utterly astonished.
[ Doesn’t that mean a bullet he shoots could enter through the ass and exit through the mouth? ]
[ Even if it doesn’t kill someone, it’d still be fucking disgusting! ]
Qin Ge immediately swallowed the two Body Strengthening Pills he’d obtained, then opened the System Character Panel.
[ System Character Panel: ]
[ Host: Qin Ge ]
[ Remaining Villain Points: 0 ]
[ Title: Suit Thug ]
[ Physique: 182 ]
[ Charm: 99 (Appearance 25 + Charisma 25 + Physique 25 + Wealth & Reputation 24) ]
[ Divine Abilities: Prudence, Gun Kata ]
[ System Space: None ]
[ System Store: No items ]
“Tch, Physique 182 points. With the Suit Thug title’s bonus, my explosive combat power can reach 273 points! Even Chen Yuan, who has descended from the mountain, probably wouldn’t stand a chance against me now!”
Qin Ge shook his head. “We can’t let our guard down. Sons of Destiny operate by their own rules. They might break through in a crisis! The wider the gap we create, the safer we’ll be!”
Currently, the Divine Abilities section only listed one entry: Gun Kata.
Even Miraculous Healing didn’t qualify as a Divine Ability.
Flesh the White Bones, on the other hand, sounded far more formidable than Gun Kata.
Still, this technique required further refinement.
He needed to change Lin Xiaojin’s impression of him.
Moreover, the Poison Immunity Divine Ability from Bet Agreement II would become available after midnight tonight!
Driving, Qiao Yingzi kept her eyes on the road ahead. “CEO Qin, should we head back to the company?”
Qin Ge shook his head. “Let’s go to the Estate. Was the letter I had you send delivered?”
Qiao Yingzi nodded. “It’s been delivered.”
Qin Ge rolled down the car window, extended half his palm, and lightly stroked the cool breeze slipping through his fingers. Gazing at the endless stream of skyscrapers outside, he murmured, “Have her come to the Estate to see me!”
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