Chapter 107: Behind the Wall, Thousands Lay Hidden, Kissing the Hero's Mother - The Rich Second-Generation Villain With No Morals

Chapter 107: Behind the Wall, Thousands Lay Hidden, Kissing the Hero's Mother "My dad was furious at the time and told them he'd never do anything illegal." "But they wouldn't listen and started searching our house." "In the end, they found a set of limited edition stamps hidden in the bag of sweet potato chips I collected that morning." According to their estimates, the set of stamps was worth more than 200,000. "They took my dad away. My mom and I cried so hard, but we didn't know what to do." "Some hours later, my dad returned, saying they had no evidence to prove the stamps were falsified by him, but just having them made him a suspect." "My father’s eligibility for the deputy director position was revoked, and he faced disciplinary action." "I'm so stupid and clumsy. Just because I couldn't refuse them, I accepted that bag of sweet potato chips, costing my dad his chance to get promoted. I'm such a fool." The diary entry of Lan Yu Xi ended there. Qi Lin closed the diary, a glimmer of light flashing in his dark eyes. "If Lan Gang or Zhou Li Na were home, they definitely wouldn't have accepted that bag of sweet potato chips. But it was Lan Yu Xi who was home, which might be precisely what the other party intended." "Even though Lan Gang didn’t lose his job or end up in jail, their goal was achieved. Lan Gang lost the opportunity to become a deputy director." "If this matter had remained in the past, I wouldn't want to be bothered. But now that Lan Gang is half-like a father-in-law to me, if he can continue to advance, it could benefit me greatly. I want to help him and see him through these tough times." With his mind made up, Qi Lin opened Qi Xue Yao's diary once more. "October 6, 10 PM." "What should I do?" Qi Xue Yao's diary contained only a few words and then nothing more. Seeing this, Qi Lin was temporarily at a loss. "What the hell is this girl thinking? How can a diary be written like this?" Not understanding Qi Xue Yao’s thoughts, Qi Lin set the diary aside. Next up was Qiu Yue Lin’’s diary. "October 6, 2022." "Wow, when I woke up, I found myself in that bastard Qi Lin's room." "I’m so stupid; how could I believe his words that he would change? Is he okay now? I’ve lost my innocence." "When I was playing the king's game, I drank too much, my mind went blank, and somehow Qi Lin took advantage of me." "Qi Lin's blankets and sheets were covered in my blood. He must have spoiled me." "Hu Bing, I'm sorry. I can’t accept you right now. I hope you find a pure girl and live a happy life." "But as for me, I need to pull myself together and fight this bastard Qi Lin." "He ruined my innocence, and I want him to pay with his life." "Doesn't he like me? I want to take him down with me, become a pair of desperate lovers in hell!!!" The last words in the diary revealed Qiu Yue Lin’s anger. But when Qi Lin finished reading the diary, his expression was one of: "???" If he wasn't mistaken, even though Qiu Yue Lin was drunk, he still left the girl in the room. The door was locked from the outside by him, and it could only be opened from the inside, so there was no way anyone could enter. And with Aunt Chen at home all the time, she would immediately know if someone came in, so Qiu Yue Lin was safe. Unless... Suddenly, Qi Lin thought of a possibility. "Could this girl have... got her period? Because her schedule was irregular and it came early, and she didn’t even realize it, she thought it was me who caused it?" "Pff! Haha!" Thinking of this, Qi Lin couldn't help but laugh. "Couldn’t this girl take a couple of steps herself? Even if I took her innocence, she could still walk home alone?" "This wealthy heiress is both adorable and foolish." "I don't know how she plans to die with me." Qi Lin had guessed the cause, but he had no intention of telling Qiu Yue Lin the truth. Stick to the usual plan. Let Qiu Yue Lin hate him. The deeper the hatred, the greater the fall when she comes to terms. As long as she hates him, she'll find ways to get close, to retaliate, maybe even to kill him. Then Qi Lin can toy with Qiu Yue Lin to his heart's content until she actually makes a move. "Hmm, it's getting late. I’ll go to Rose Bay Plaza to see how my parents and my mom are preparing." Qi Lin stretched lazily and stood up. The first China Lobster Food Festival was set to open at noon today. And he, the mastermind behind it all, should make a grand entrance. At Li Jia Ming’s rented apartment. At the moment, he was on the phone with Yan Yan. "Mom, what about the promise you made me?" "Shu Yi is still mad at me. I spent all day trying to apologize, but it didn't work. Now, all I can do is see if this move will help." Ever since he hid his rich second-generation identity from Chen Shu Yi and recklessly damaged Qi Lin’s car, Chen Shu Yi had turned pale with anger, slapped him, and wouldn’t speak to him since. No matter how Li Jia Ming tried to appease her yesterday, Chen Shu Yi treated him like air, immersing herself in work. Having exhausted all methods, Li Jia Ming finally thought of a brilliant idea—gift-giving. And it had to be the most expensive one. Begging his mother Yan Yan all night, Yan Yan agreed to buy an VW Beetle for him to gift to Chen Shu Yi to win her back. "You’re foolish chasing after a girl. Chen Shu Yi obviously doesn’t like being seen as vain, and yet you want to give her a car. Didn’t getting slapped teach you a lesson?" A hint of amusement flashed through Yan Yan's eyes. "I don’t mind getting slapped again, as long as Shu Yi forgives me. I don't care at all." "I'm giving her a car mainly to show my sincerity. A few sweet words and she’ll surely forgive me." Li Jia Ming believed his strategy was sound. Yan Yan smiled helplessly and shook her head. This boy was just like his father, a blockhead when it came to courting girls. Anyway, she couldn't persuade him. Since he wanted to go ahead, then let him. "I’m on my way to the dealership now. I’ll contact you once I’ve picked up the car." Yan Yan said with a slight smile. "Haha, thank you, mom. I love you." Li Jia Ming was overjoyed. Shaking her head, Yan Yan hung up the phone. Being distracted while driving was very dangerous. As she put her phone away, her mind wandered for a moment. When she lifted her eyes again, a pedestrian was unexpectedly crossing the crosswalk right in front of her. "What!!!" Startled, Yan Yan instinctively turned the steering wheel to the right. "Boom!" She missed the pedestrian but crashed into a concrete lamppost in the median flower bed. The intense impact deformed the car's front immediately. The collision caused the fuel tank to leak. "Sizzle~" The friction ignited by the chassis and the gasoline started a small blaze. The car caught fire. "Boom!" The airbag deployed, shielding Yan Yan from a fatal blow. "Am I... still alive?" Yan Yan's delicate face was bruised from hitting the steering wheel. At this point, her clothing was already singed. "Sniff~" Her nose was keen, easily detecting the scent of burning gasoline. "No, the car is on fire." Realizing this, Yan Yan's complexion turned deathly pale. Without delay, she desperately tried to open the door. Sadly, since the car was squeezed and deformed, the door stuck to the frame, making it impossible for a frail woman like her to open. The most terrifying realization was that her legs were trapped by the seat, unable to move. From the moment a car catches fire to being fully engulfed and eventually exploding, there are often only two or three minutes to react. If she couldn't escape within that timeframe, she was doomed. In the bustling city center. A car accident quickly drew everyone's attention. "Look, someone got into an accident!" "Oh my God, the fuel tank’s on fire, and it could explode any second." "See, there's a woman inside. She seems trapped and can't open the door." Spectators crowded around. Several bold men rushed over, attempting to break the door, smash the windows, and other desperate acts. Hope flickered in Yan Yan's heart, seeing people rushing to rescue her. But unfortunately, the strength of steel can’t be overcome by mere mortals. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t succeed. The fire grew fiercer, nearly reaching the engine hood, teetering on the brink of explosion any moment. The sweating men exchanged helpless glances and shook their heads. Although they wanted to save the woman, their own lives weren’t worth risking. "No! Don’t leave me!" Watching the retreating figures, Yan Yan’s beautiful eyes stretched out a jade-like hand, filled with endless terror and despair. Elsewhere. Qi Lin was en route to Rose Bay Plaza, passing by this very spot. "Huh? There’s a car accident here, and someone’s trapped inside." "Qi Zu, if she doesn’t escape within two or three minutes, she’s as good as dead." "But it’s not my business, right?" Qi Lin shrugged, intending to drive past. Rescuing someone involved risking his life. Qi Lin was a selfish man, and without any reason or connection to involve himself, why would he be foolish enough to go and help? However, at that moment— "Ding, I noticed someone is in life-threatening danger and urgently needs the host's rescue." "Now the host can choose the following options." "Option 1: Ignore and drive away, reward: Charm +10." "Option 2: Assist the police, then drive away, reward: One Peach Blossom Luck Card, valid for one day." "Option three: Choose to bravely intervene and rescue the person trapped in the car. Reward: A mysterious property deed." Qi Lin: "" This time, the system earnestly urged him to rescue someone rather than suggesting an option like "you wouldn't want others to know about this." If something seemed amiss, there was certainly a catch. Since the system chose to alert him, the person in that car likely had a special status. Moreover, the strange property deed promised as a reward piqued Qi Lin's curiosity. "The stranger the reward, the more memorable it is—a timeless truth in novels." With that thought, Qi Lin smiled and said, "I choose the third option." "Ding! Congratulations, host, you have acquired the property deed." "This is a place where a businessman hid his money; within the walls are millions in cash. The owner passed away suddenly due to a heart attack from unknown causes. Thus, the secret of this house is known only to the host." The system's voice echoed once more. "Holy crap! A house with millions hidden inside? Those in the system must have it really good! I knew the third path wasn't going to be easy." A look of surprise and delight spread across Qi Lin's face. Though his family had assets in the hundreds of millions, most were tied up in fixed assets, with possibly just a few million readily available. It's 2002, opportunities abound, but everything requires significant startup capital. Ten million now would be like manna from heaven. Gazing at the burning car, Qi Lin laughed happily, "Unfortunate car owner, you truly are my lucky star. For the sake of the easy money, I’m going to save you today." Qi Lin parked his car in a parking space by the roadside to avoid being endangered by a potential explosion from the other vehicle. Then, he swiftly strode towards the accident site. The onlookers were stunned to see someone rushing towards the time-bomb car. "Young man, get back here! That car’s going to explode!" "Even hitting it won’t help, the car door's deformed and won't open." "Danger! Stop!" But Qi Lin ignored them, reaching the driver’s seat in an instant. Yan Yan stared blankly, her mind drawing a blank, awaiting death’s arrival. Just waiting for the next explosion to speed up, letting her directly vaporize into the air without enduring too much pain. "Boom!" But a deafening sound snapped her out of her trance, prompting her to look outside. SSS-level Muay Thai manifested through Qi Lin's hand for the first time, showing its power. The crowd was completely dumbstruck. Qi Lin focused intently, repeatedly pounding against the car door. The door, unyielding to the pulls from several strong men just moments before, began to cave inward under Qi Lin’s blows. Yan Yan gazed at Qi Lin, who painstakingly worked to save her. When everyone else had given up on her, deeming her fate sealed. A handsome young man descended from the heavens, rekindling the final flicker of hope within her. In Yan Yan’s eyes, Qi Lin appeared like a divine being, incomparably handsome and remarkable. "Crack!" With two brittle metallic snaps, the 2.9-grade solid door yielded under Qi Lin’s assault. With a mighty pull, Qi Lin ripped the door open, tossing it over ten meters away. The spectators stood agape. My gosh, is this guy a superhero? "Quick, hold onto my neck. I’ll carry you out." Qi Lin, not having time to check her features, shouted loudly. Yan Yan, overjoyed, reached to wrap her arms around Qi Lin’s neck. "Oops~ My legs are stuck in the seat, I can't move." Yan Yan almost forgot that her legs were still trapped in the seat and couldn't be pulled free. "What a pain!" Seeing flames already creeping up to their feet, Qi Lin, despite the growing fire, smashed the seat to smithereens. Then, he removed Yan Yan's high heels, freeing her delicate feet. And with that, Yan Yan was finally out of the car. "Never mind her face, but those feet are stunning—arched like a crescent moon, petite and elegant, like a perfect art piece." "They practically compliment any high-heeled shoe." Qi Lin mused, while his hands worked quickly to scoop Yan Yan up like a princess and turn to run. An unusual crackling sound caught Qi Lin’s attention. "Darn, the car's going to explode!" Qi Lin shouted in alarm. Knowing he couldn’t keep running or risk being impaled by flying debris, he leaped fiercely forward, crashing down. Qi Lin remained unharmed; Yan Yan was pinned beneath him, used as cushioning. “Ugh~” Yan Yan's eyes widened in shock. By some bizarre coincidence, their lips met in an unexpected kiss. The two unexpectedly locked mouths.