Chapter 96

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By the time they left the construction site of Zhongnan Company, nearly an hour had passed.

After coming out of the room, Yang Chen’s papers were all crumpled in his hand, his face calm, not saying a word, which made Mo Qianyi quite frustrated.

Back in the car, Yang Chen remained silent. Mo Qianyi finally couldn't help but ask, "What's in your hand?"

"Clearly, you've been wanting to ask me, but you waited so long. Seeing that I wouldn't tell you, you finally couldn't hold back. Miss Mo Qianyi, is this what you call being reserved?" Yang Chen teased.

Caught in her small thoughts, Mo Qianyi's face turned red, and she gave him a flirtatious glare before snatching the papers from Yang Chen's hand and began to read them carefully.

After just a few pages, Mo Qianyi's watery eyes widened, and she was speechless. She looked at Yang Chen with a hint of bewilderment and said, "I suddenly feel sorry for them. What kind of threat could make them write such a life-risking confession..."

Indeed, the papers in Yang Chen's hand were filled with detailed confessions of the men's crimes, including gambling, fighting, coercion, and fraud. Whether true or not, they were all in their own handwriting, signed, and fingerprinted... the fingerprints were even made with blood...

If these were handed over to the police and a lawyer filed a lawsuit, these guys would at least spend two to three years in jail, not to mention the fines.

Yang Chen pointed to one of the small slips and said, "This is the IOU from Dajun. If you need it, you can always ask him and his brother-in-law to repay the 100,000 debt. Of course, if you find it too much trouble, you can throw it in the trash."

Mo Qianyi took a look, and it was indeed a standard IOU with a signature and seal. This could be used as valid evidence in court...

Originally, she owed others gambling debts, but now she had become a creditor!

"Did you use torture to get these confessions, like in the TV shows?" Mo Qianyi asked suspiciously, a bloody and terrifying scene flashing in her mind, making her shiver.

Yang Chen shook his head, his face serious, "Do I look like that kind of person? I just talked to them about their future."

"Future?"

"Yes, I asked them, do you want to continue your lineage, or do you plan to have no descendants..."

"..."

After a long while, Mo Qianyi casually stuffed the papers that determined the fate of those people into the car's storage box, started the car, and drove out of the construction site. She sighed and said, "Although I don't know exactly how you did it, I want to say thank you. You've helped me a great deal again."

"Those people attacked me, so it's not just helping you. I wouldn't let them off easily for my own sake," Yang Chen thought for a moment and hesitated, "Is it okay if I let your stepfather go back on his own?"

"It's fine. I rented a house nearby for him. Let him go," Mo Qianyi frowned, clearly troubled by Zhang Fugui. After a moment of thought, she said, "I don't want to talk about that person. Yang Chen, can you accompany me to another place? I want to thank you properly."

"Are you going to take me to a street stall again?" Yang Chen pouted, "The food there is quite spicy. Last time, my lips were swollen from the spiciness."

Mo Qianyi seemed to be in a better mood, her unique intellectual demeanor reappearing. She smiled at Yang Chen, "It's afternoon tea time. Let's skip the meal. I'll take you to a place you'll definitely like."

Yang Chen reaffirmed that wherever Mo Qianyi took him, it was always some strange place.

More than half an hour later, Mo Qianyi brought Yang Chen to a forest park-like area in the eastern coastal suburbs of Zhonghai. Along the green mountain paths, the red Audi slowly drove through the forest.

The surrounding woods were lush, and the mountain colors, gradually turning to autumn, were a mix of yellow and green. Flocks of birds occasionally flew through the forest, and the leaves on the roadside fluttered as the car passed.

After driving for more than ten minutes, Yang Chen saw a vast sports field on the hillside. More precisely, it was a comprehensive sports center where the rich came to play sports in their spare time. In the distance, there were various open-air sports fields, even a car track.

"Is the place you said I would definitely like a sports field?" Yang Chen asked with a wry face.

Mo Qianyi nodded, "Whenever I'm in a bad mood, I often come here to exercise. After a good sweat, it feels like nothing matters anymore."

"But I don't like exercising."

"How can you be so good at fighting and not like exercising?" Mo Qianyi asked in confusion.

Fighting is about killing, exercising is a waste of energy... Yang Chen thought, but he stubbornly said, "I'm just lazy. Even when playing games, I don't play sports games."

"Then you can sit by the field and watch the beautiful women exercising. I know you'll like it."

"Are there many beautiful women here?" Yang Chen perked up.

Mo Qianyi gave him a disdainful look, "Hmph, you're still so lecherous even after getting married. Let me tell you, this Maple Forest Sports and Leisure Center has been open for at least twenty years. Most of the high-level white-collar workers and rich girls in Zhonghai come here to exercise. It's more like a comprehensive high-end club. Of course, there are many beautiful women here."

"Although I'm not so obsessed with appearances, for your health, Miss Mo, let's go in quickly," Yang Chen said with a "sincere" face.

As Mo Qianyi said, after entering the Maple Forest Leisure Center, the number of women walking around increased, most of them wearing short, colorful sports shorts, their long, white legs swaying, a pleasant sight for any man.

Due to the exercise, many of the women were slightly sweaty, and the scent of their body and perfume was particularly noticeable, wafting through the air as they passed by.

Mo Qianyi led the way, and when she turned back and saw Yang Chen's eyes wandering freely, she felt a bit uncomfortable, "Hey, if you want to look, don't be so obvious. If someone's boyfriend is here, it could cause trouble."

"What kind of trouble could this cause?" Yang Chen laughed indifferently, "At worst, I'll deny it and pretend I didn't look."

Mo Qianyi rolled her eyes and ignored the rascal.

They walked into the main hall of the Maple Forest Leisure Center, a bright and modern space with a transparent steel-glass design. The silver, modern, three-dimensional framework and well-placed potted plants made the hall comfortable and spacious, filled with fresh air.

The service staff moving around inside were mostly young women or young men with sunny smiles, all wearing T-shirts with a maple leaf logo. They greeted Mo Qianyi and Yang Chen with warm smiles.

At a barrier in the hall, a sweetly smiling woman asked Mo Qianyi for a pass.

Mo Qianyi took out a deep red magnetic card from her bag and handed it to the woman, pointing to Yang Chen behind her, "This is my assistant. Can he come in with me?"

"Miss, your card is a VIP card, and you have the right to bring one friend in," the woman patiently replied.

Yang Chen touched his nose, followed Mo Qianyi in, and laughed, "It feels a bit like a rich woman keeping a pretty boy."

"Cut it out, your face isn't that white," Mo Qianyi mocked.

Yang Chen was unhappy, touching his "handsome" face, thinking this girl was being naughty again, so quickly forgetting he was her savior.

"Miss Mo, you haven't been here for a while."

Just a few steps in, a familiar, mature, and alluring voice greeted Mo Qianyi with sincere welcome.

Mo Qianyi turned around and gave the person a joyful yet reserved smile, whether it was a professional smile or a natural charm.

As for Yang Chen, he turned back and was stunned. How could it be her?

Tang Wan, dressed casually, also noticed Yang Chen. Seeing his surprised expression, she smiled playfully and greeted him, "Mr. Yang, we meet again."

Yang Chen saw the sudden realization in Tang Wan's eyes and felt very awkward. He knew what she was thinking.

The first time they met, he was looking for someone to solve his midnight loneliness, but she ignored him. The second time, he was with the innocent and lovely Teacher Li in her office. And now, just a few days later, he was with the intellectual and alluring Mo Qianyi at this leisure center.

Even a woman who wasn't as smart as Tang Wan would think something else.

"President Tang, you know Yang Chen?" Mo Qianyi asked curiously. In her eyes, it was unbelievable that Yang Chen would know a woman with a prominent status in Zhonghai's upper society.

Tang Wan smiled gracefully, "We've met twice. This is the third time. It seems I have a special connection with Mr. Yang."

"Ha ha..." Yang Chen laughed awkwardly, "Indeed, it's quite a coincidence to run into you in such a remote place."

Mo Qianyi couldn't help but tease, "What coincidence? President Tang owns the Maple Forest Leisure Center. This is her territory. What coincidence is there?"

Yang Chen was speechless. No wonder this woman could drive a limited-edition Land Rover. She must be incredibly wealthy. He said with a hint of resentment, "I was just ignorant..."

His pitiful expression made the two beautiful women, each with their own charm, giggle, and the atmosphere became particularly harmonious.

Tang Wan seemed to remember something and said kindly, "What are you two here to do? Exercise? Swim? Yoga? Or maybe a race?"

"We haven't decided yet. We just came to relax. Do you have any recommendations, President Tang?" Mo Qianyi asked.

Tang Wan nodded, "I'm about to watch a tennis match. The players are regulars here, just like Miss Mo, who is a VIP at Maple Forest. You'll likely meet many acquaintances. Would you two like to join us?"

Yang Chen was about to refuse, as he wasn't a VIP and had no acquaintances, but Mo Qianyi grabbed his hand and said with a smile, "Since it's such a good opportunity and President Tang has invited us, of course, we'll go. Let's go together!"