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Chapter 18 - Ye Fan Falls into the Trap

Chapter 18: Ye Fan Falls into the Trap

It was obvious.

After hearing Zhang Chen’s last sentence, Xia Yanshuang let out a sigh of relief.

She had truly felt like she was on a roller coaster ride due to Zhang Chen’s words.

Her emotions went up and down.

“You… What do you want?”

Although she was relieved, Xia Yanshuang wasn’t as naïve as Lin Xi.

She suddenly realized something.

Zhang Chen’s attitude tonight was rather strange.

He even insisted on speaking with her alone.

Yet, no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn’t figure out Zhang Chen’s true intentions.

“What do I want?”

Zhang Chen chuckled at her words. “If it were before, what I wanted was Lin Xi.”

After all, that was the established setting, and it was also the truth.

Before he transmigrated—

Xia Yanshuang knew there was more to come.

And sure enough—

Zhang Chen continued with a smile, “But since Lin Xi doesn’t think much of me, I no longer have the patience to keep throwing myself at her.”

“Zhang Chen, Xiao Xi was spoiled since childhood. She has a bad temper, so I hope you can be more understanding.”

“President Xia, do you really think I’d believe that?”

Zhang Chen asked back with a smile.

Xia Yanshuang let out a bitter laugh and sighed.

Since everything was already out in the open, Zhang Chen decided to get straight to the point.

“The Lin family’s new drug—my Zhang family also invested in it. Now that such an incident has happened, under normal circumstances, the most rational decision for my family would be to pull out immediately to cut our losses.”

“President Xia, there’s no need to rush to deny it. I am very well aware of what has been happening to the Lin family lately.”

“As for my source of information, I have my own channels.”

“Looking at the current situation, even if the Zhang family is willing to take a gamble with the Lin family, once the news leaks, neither the banks nor the other investors will just sit back and do nothing.”

What major incident had happened to the Lin family?

Very few people actually knew the answer.

Even within the Lin family itself.

The number of people who were truly aware of it could be counted on one hand.

Even Lin Xi, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, was kept in the dark.

So one could only imagine just how shocked, curious, and even terrified Xia Yanshuang was at this moment.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally nodded and admitted, “It seems you already know everything.”

“The experimental base for developing the new drug was destroyed, with at least most of the research data lost. Even if we restart the research, no one can give a definite answer regarding the required funds and time.”

As Zhang Chen spoke, he was also sorting out the Lin family’s detailed setting and hidden plotlines in his mind.

Then, he carefully chose his words.

“I’m actually quite curious. Just how bold is the Lin family to not have even the most basic security measures in place?”

Faced with Zhang Chen’s mockery—

Xia Yanshuang didn’t get angry. She merely let out a bitter smile.

Zhang Chen didn’t hold back, either. “The only fortunate thing right now is that the news hasn’t leaked. At least, I can guarantee that I can suppress it on my end for a short time.”

“But to be honest, I no longer trust anyone in the Lin family. If I help you keep this under wraps, it could cost the Zhang family over ten billion.”

Xia Yanshuang wanted to explain, but there was nothing she could say to refute it.

Why did the Lin family want to establish a marriage alliance with the Zhang family?

Was it merely because the two families were old acquaintances?

Because they were well-matched in status?

That was only part of the reason!

The bigger reason—

Was profit!

By using marriage as a foundation, they could drag the Zhang family into the water!

By then, even if the Zhang family discovered the truth, they would have to help for Lin Xi’s sake as the Zhang family’s future daughter-in-law.

Even if the higher-ups of the Zhang family were unwilling, they might still harden their hearts and refuse. But all of Jiangdong knew—

That the eldest son of the Zhang family was deeply infatuated with the eldest daughter of the Lin family.

This gave the Lin family enough room to maneuver and buy time.

But now—

Xia Yanshuang understood that even if the marriage alliance continued, given Zhang Chen’s current attitude toward Lin Xi—

Did it still hold any meaning?

Zhang Chen didn’t waste words. “I can hold off on revealing this news for now, as a favor to you.”

This statement was particularly thought-provoking!

A favor to Xia Yanshuang?

Xia Yanshuang sensed something odd about this remark, but she didn’t have the time to dwell on it.

“There’s no need to thank me yet, President Xia. I can’t suppress this forever. At most, I’ll give you one week! If the Lin family can’t find the traitor and contain the situation, then I’ll have no choice but to say I’m powerless.”

What exactly happened at the Lin family’s new drug research lab and base?

It was simple!

An outsider infiltrated, attempting to steal the formula for the new drug.

Not only that, but they also burned down the entire research base.

And it wasn’t just once!

It had happened multiple times!

The Lin family had changed locations to multiple secret labs, but it was all in vain.

Xia Yanshuang had long suspected that there was a traitor inside the family. Otherwise, none of this could be explained.

Zhang Chen decided to add fuel to the fire. “I’m quite curious—just who in the Lin family is betraying their own people?”

Xia Yanshuang already had doubts.

Hearing Zhang Chen’s teasing and mocking tone, she felt utterly helpless.

Was she angry?

Zhang Chen was willing to keep this secret for now and had even come to openly discuss things with her tonight. That was already an enormous favor to her and the Lin family.

What was a little bit of teasing in comparison?

The Zhang family had invested over ten billion in the Lin family!

Forget mockery—

Even if Zhang Chen slammed the table and cursed, it would be entirely justified.

Xia Yanshuang understood this.

So her expression softened slightly compared to before.

“Thank you.”

“There’s no need to thank me yet, President Xia. The key is to solve the problem and find out who the traitor is. If you still want to thank me, do it after this is all resolved.”

Zhang Chen wasn’t the type to do good deeds without leaving a name.

He was very interested in Xia Yanshuang.

She was beautiful, and she was one of the heroines.

Even if he wasn’t interested, he had to be, right?

Did he know who was targeting the Lin family?

He actually did.

But why should he say anything?

There was nothing in it for him!

Instead, Zhang Chen could use this opportunity to set up a nice show for Ye Fan.

“With no Xing Lingyun and no support from the Lin family, once I take away your family heirloom, you’ll be completely at my mercy.”

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