After Prison, She Shocks the World
Chapter 20: New Ways to Generate Wealth

Chapter 20: Chapter 20: New Ways to Generate Wealth

The security guard in the security room recognized the pink car. He opened the window to explain, "Sister Bing, I don’t know what happened today, but a bunch of luxury cars came to the neighborhood. It looks more like an auto expo than an actual car show. Would you like to park your car under the tree outside? Our security room’s camera can see it, and it won’t get lost."

"You’re so thoughtful, thank you."

The security guard gave a good-natured smile and joyfully ran out of the security room to direct Wu Shi to reverse the car.

The security guard was also a fan of Fu Bing. He never dreamed that one day he would see his goddess every few days.

Everyone called her Sister Bing.

No matter their age, the moment they saw Fu Bing, they instinctively called her "Sister Bing."

Her mere presence seemed to put people at ease, inspiring confidence that she could handle any situation well.

Fu Bing and Wu Shi walked home.

When they exited the elevator, the hallway outside their apartment was also filled with people.

"Miss Fu, you’re back."

The crowd surged forward.

Among them were some of Jiangcheng’s most prominent figures, businessmen, and heirs to wealthy families.

Fu Bing quickly understood what was happening. Word of her saving Madam Su had been spread by the media who had rushed to the scene.

She smiled faintly. "You’re all too kind. Director Su and I have been working overtime on the film today, and I’m truly sorry for keeping you all waiting."

Xiaomei heard Fu Bing’s voice and opened the door.

"This is my younger sister, Fu Xiaomei. She’s young and tends to be rather cautious in her dealings. If she has neglected any of you, I apologize on her behalf."

"We understand, we understand. We were too abrupt."

"Xiaomei, please prepare tea for everyone."

Xiaomei obediently went to pour the tea.

Only after most people had a cup of tea did Fu Bing speak. "My home is quite small. It wouldn’t be right to invite some in and leave others out, so I’ll stay out here with everyone."

Ever since they heard Fu Bing had saved Madam Su, people had been hiring private detectives to find out where she lived. Having waited since the afternoon, they were already impatient.

In their eyes, no matter how capable Fu Bing was, she was still just an artist with a blemish on her record. Many of them were also her creditors. If she put on airs, they could make it impossible for her to remain in Jiangcheng.

But Fu Bing’s every word and action since her arrival had been impeccable, leaving them no room for complaint. The frustration from their long wait dissipated with her few words.

Fu Bing asked with a smile, "May I ask why you are all looking for me?"

Du Luoyuan, who was closest to Fu Bing, said, "We heard about you saving Madam Su. I was wondering if Miss Fu had any more of those life-saving medicine pills she could sell to me?"

"I want some too!"

"We all would!"

"..."

Her smile unwavering, Fu Bing said, "If I can help everyone, I would certainly be happy to establish this good karma. As you can see, my sister Xiaomei, Wu Shi, and I are in a difficult situation. I still have substantial debts, and we..."

Feng Yue interrupted her. "Miss Fu, we can accept a high price for your medicine. You have over a billion in breach of contract fees. With your current acting fees and market standing, you’ll never pay it off in this lifetime."

"Right."

Yang Ningzheng, one of Fu Bing’s creditors, stated, "As long as Miss Fu is willing to prioritize selling the medicine to us, the thirty million breach of contract fee she owes my company can be waived immediately. Whenever Miss Fu is available, she can come to my company to finalize the contract."

The crowd gasped.

Thirty million?

Yang Ningzheng paid no mind to their thoughts. He knew Fu Bing had what it took to make a comeback; she didn’t necessarily have to shine only in the entertainment industry. By establishing good karma now, he believed there would be more opportunities to collaborate with Fu Bing in the future.

"Thank you, President Yang. It was an honor to work with you in the past. I’m truly sorry I wasn’t able to contribute further to your esteemed company later on."

Yang Ningzheng replied, "That was an accident and had nothing to do with Miss Fu."

Others, not wanting Yang Ningzheng to steal the show, also chimed in with offers.

"How about this, Miss Fu? You sell each pill for five hundred thousand."

"Such potent medicine pills for only five hundred thousand? They should be a million each!"

"One million, I think that’s fair."

Fu Bing feigned hesitation. "Wouldn’t that be too high?"

"If it can save a life, a million isn’t much."

"Miss Fu, I’ll order ten, and I can pay right now. Give me ten to start."

As he spoke, the man retrieved a large suitcase from behind him. When the suitcase was opened, it revealed neatly stacked bills.

"I want five!"

"Six!"

Orders were shouted one after another.

Only when the crowd had gradually quieted did Fu Bing speak. "Making more medicine pills will take some time. Everyone can leave their contact information, and I will notify you once the pills are ready. As for payment, you can give it to me when you receive the medicine."

Fu Bing smiled as she surveyed the crowd. "Additionally, there’s one more thing I need to explain. Madam Su recovered so quickly today for two reasons. First, the medicine pill is highly effective. Second, I administered acupuncture to her en route from the film set to the hospital, which produced the results you all witnessed.

"After you receive the medicine, if you require acupuncture for your family members or relatives, please call me. I will provide the treatment free of charge, house calls included."

The crowd nodded repeatedly.

"It’s getting late. Please leave your names and contact details with my sister and Wu Shi, and then you can all head home. We’ll notify you to come and collect the medicine once it’s ready."

Her voice was even and gentle, without any aggression. The crowd couldn’t help but follow her arrangements. This was especially because Fu Bing had consistently positioned herself as the weaker party from beginning to end. This put them at ease.

Everyone present was accustomed to being flattered. If not for the remarkable medicine pills Fu Bing possessed, they would have disdained any interaction with her.

From the moment she appeared until she entered her home, her every word skillfully soothed their fatigue and agitation.

Fu Bing listened to the orderly murmur of people outside giving their names and phone numbers.

Her lips curled up, revealing a triumphant smile.

The negotiation with Li Qing last night and the video from the stranger had triggered a sudden realization. She couldn’t afford to slowly gather evidence and seek revenge at a leisurely pace. She was exposed, while her enemies lurked in the shadows. Before she was strong enough, those people would eliminate her. Since she was already out in the open, she might as well step into the spotlight, letting everyone see and recognize her. That way, even if her enemies were wary of her, they wouldn’t dare to act rashly. Starting from scratch would be too slow and wouldn’t allow her to protect those she cared about. This was the best approach. If she proved valuable to Jiangcheng’s elite and business circles, those influential people could become her future network!

When Uncle He and Aunt Ning heard the news, they instantly understood her strategy.

Uncle He laughed. "Xiaobing is the smart one."

Aunt Ning said, "I knew she wouldn’t be downhearted."

The two quickly resumed making medicine pills.

The medicine pills sold out after being offered twice. A total of 130 pills were sold, netting a profit of 10 million after deducting costs.

Xiaomei looked at the long string of zeros in her account and then at Fu Bing, Wu Shi, Uncle He, and Aunt Ning.

"Why is all the money in my account? Aren’t you afraid I’ll take the money and run?"

Fu Bing smiled and pinched her cheek. "Even if I gave you much more money, you wouldn’t have the heart to leave us."

Xiaomei giggled and leaned into Fu Bing’s embrace. "Of course not. I’ll never leave my sister in this lifetime."

"Not getting married then?"

"Marriage can’t compare to being with my sister."

Everyone laughed.

Fu Bing said, "I wrap up filming in three days. Over these next few days, you should all look for a new house. This neighborhood is no longer suitable for us. The neighbors might tolerate visitors in the short term, but they’ll definitely complain if this continues long-term. We need to find a place we all like, so Uncle He and Wu Shi don’t have such a long commute every day."

Xiaomei’s eyes instantly lit up.

"Really? Sister, can we buy a villa?"

"Of course. And I have a hunch someone will gift us a villa."

"Who would be so generous as to gift us a large villa?"

"You’ll know in a few days."

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